Council Meeting

That Council approve the July 21, 2025 Council agenda as presented.

That Council adopt the Jun 23, 2025 Council meeting minutes as presented.

That Council adopt the June 24, 2025 Special Council meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council accept and approve the two Community Improvement Applications (CIP) as submitted by from Brighton Sports and Wellness and Philex Drugs Inc. with an estimated 2025 Operating Budget funding allocation of approximately $20,000, as recommended by the Economic Development Advisory Committee.

That Council approve the new 2025 GMC Sierra K1500 4X4 fire truck purchase for a total of $89,690.20 from Dependable Emergency Vehicles.

That Council approve the allocation of $100,000.00 - $77,000.00 from online burn permit revenue, the funds received through the sale of the GMC Mini Pumper (approximately $25,000) and any balance from the fire reserve - to allow the Fire Chief to negotiate the purchase of pre-owned Aerial Platform Truck.

That Council refer the report and direct staff to evaluate questions concerning the engineering firms recommendation; and further That Council defer the matter to a future meeting.

That Council approve the award of the Wastewater Treatment Plant RFP to North America Construction (1993) Ltd. in the amount of $50,122,781.00; and That Council direct staff to finalize a long term borrowing strategy for the balance of the project in advance of the 2026 draft budget; and That Council direct staff to execute the contract with J.L. Richards for the Brighton Wastewater Treatment System Upgrades Contract Administration, Schedule 'C' Class EA and Plant Expansion Design.

That Council receive Staff Report Number CLK2025-112 as information.

That Council approve the municipal lot on Alice Street as a location for the Northumberland Fare Share to offer distribution of overstock inventory through a mobile foodbank once a week in the Municipality of Brighton; and further, That this information be

That Council direct staff to continue to work with the Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund to develop an agreement to administer grant funding on behalf of the Municipality of Brighton, to be presented at the August 11, 2025 Council meeting for consideration.

That Council receive the CAO Ongoing Report and Capital Projects Update.

That Council support the recommendation from the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee regarding the letter from Ontario Nature; and That Council direct staff to engage with Ontario Nature as a resource for sustainability planning.

That Council support the recommendation from the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee regarding the letter from Ozero; and That Council direct staff to engage training and awareness opportunities regarding aquatic invase species and research the suitability for offering training opportunities to the public.

That Council support the recommendation from the Brighton Heritage Advisory Committee regarding a Notice of Designation for the privately owned property at 15 Chapel Street; and That Council authorizes proceeding with the notice of designation of the privately owned property at 15 Chapel Street, Plan 28, Lot 2 and Pt Lot 3 RP39R8012 Pt 1 s/s Chapel St. under Section 29 Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, RSO 1990, c.o. 18, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest, such that the building and property receive protection under that law.

That Council support the recommendation from the Brighton Heritage Advisory Committee regarding a Notice of Designation for the privately owned property at 20 Centre St. / 58 Chapel St.; and That Council authorizes proceeding with the notice of designation of the privately owned property at 20 Centre Street / 58 Chapel Street, Brighton, Plan 65, Lots 5 and 6, RP 39R9859 Pt 2, under Section 29 Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, RSO 1990, c.o. 18, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest, such that the building and property receive protection under that law.

That Council receive the Brighton WPCP Expansion EA Pre-Consultation Minutes June 12, 2025 as presented.

That Council receive Minutes from the following Committee meetings as presented:  Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee April 29, 2025  Community Events and Awards Steering Committee, June 17, 2025  Applefest Steering Committee, June 18, 2025  Economic Development Advisory Committee (Draft), July 10, 2025

That Council receive the Brighton Public Library Board May 29, 2025 meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive the Lower Trent Conversation Authority April 10, 2025 meeting minutes as presented.

That Council support the Resolution from the Council of the City of Pickering regarding Opposition to Bill 5 and Request to Repeal.

That Council nominate Councillor Anne Butwell to the Northumberland Physician Recruitment Advisory Committee.

That Council support Northumberland of County endorsement of the Township of Mulmur resolution 'Procurement and Advocacy for Trade Agreement Exemptions'.

That Council support the Town of Cobourg resolution regarding Ontario’s Bill 5 and its Impact on the Local Food System and the Environment.

That Council support correspondence from the Rotary Club regarding the Rotary Street Dance August 2nd and Municipal Tables and Chairs to be donated free of charge and delivered.

That Council support Rail Safety Week from September 15 to 21, 2025; and Whereas Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 15 to 21, 2025; And Whereas, 261 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2024; resulting in 68 avoidable fatalities and 58 avoidable serious injuries; And Whereas, educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway rights-of-way are private property, enhancing public awareness of the dangers associated with highway rail grade crossings, ensuring pedestrians and motorists are looking and listening while near railways, and obeying established traffic laws) will reduce the number of avoidable fatalities and injuries cause by incidents involving trains and citizens; And Whereas Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, indigenous communities, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness; And Whereas CN and Operation Lifesaver have requested Brighton Council to adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality. Be it resolved that the Municipality of Brighton supports National Rail Safety Week from September 15 to 21, 2025.

That Council receive the Northumberland County Updates June 23 - August 1, 2025 as information.

That Council receive the Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Board of Health Meeting Summary Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

That Council receive correspondence from the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health regarding candidates to fill public appointment positions on the Board of Health.

That Council receive the Northumberland OPP Detachment Board Chair's annual report.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton Council meeting held on July 25, 2025.

That the July 21, 2025 Council meeting adjourn at 8:41 p.m.