Council Meeting

That Council approve the November 3, 2025 Council agenda as presented.

That Council receive the October 6, 2025 Council meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive the October 14, 2025 Council Planning meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive the two final municipal logo concepts and select concept #1 (Apple/Lighthouse combination) as the Municipality of Brighton’s official logo, directing staff to proceed with implementation and development of final brand materials. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Councillor Emily Rowley (Moved By) x Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson (Seconded By) x Councillor Hannah MacAusland x Councillor Jeff Wheeldon x Councillor Bobbi Wright x Councillor Anne Butwell x 2 4 0 0 1

That Council receive staff report regarding the two final municipal logo concepts and select concept #2 (Lighthouse & municipal boundary/background) as the Municipality of Brighton’s official logo, directing staff to proceed with implementation and development of final brand materials.

That Council receive this staff report dated November 3, 2025 regarding the establishment of a policy pertaining to deferral of payment of development charges and an applicable interest rate to

That Council receives the staff report dated November 3rd, 2025, regarding an encroachment agreement that would assume lands for public highway purposes, namely road widening and a daylighting triangle at the corner of Lakeshore Road and Rabbit Run Road, Brighton; That Council enact a By-law to assume the lands described as Parts 3,4,5,6, and 7 on Reference Plan 39R-15065, conveyed to the Municipality as a condition of Consent Applications [B10-2022 and B11-2022], as part of the public highways known as Lakeshore Road and Rabbit Run Road.

That Council receive this report for information and approve the attached 2026 Council and Planning Meeting Schedule as presented.

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

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to assume Lands for Public Highway purposes at the corner of Lakeshore Road and Rabbit Run Road and along Lakeshore Road and Rabbit Run Road for the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton

That Council support the recommendation from the Rural Advisory Committee regarding a town hall meeting for residents to ask questions and respond to concerns included in the rural resident survey; and That Council direct staff to prepare a report for Council outlining the feasibility of hosting a town hall meeting in the spring of 2026 to provide residents an opportunity to respond to concerns included in the rural resident survey, including considerations for procedural process required to facilitate such a meeting such as format, location, communications, and any associated costs.

That Council receive the September 11, 2025 Lower Trent Conservation Board meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive the September 24, 2025 Brighton Public Library Board meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive the August 5, 2025 Brighton & District Curling Club meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive the October 15, 2025 Lakelands Public Health Board meeting summary as presented.

That Council support the request from the Beacon Youth Centre and approve the waiver of the rental fee for the Owen Gibb Community Centre for the Silent Auction event scheduled on November 21, 2025.

Whereas Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre has requested that Council proclaim November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women; and Whereas this day serves to raise awareness of gender-based violence and femicide, and to honour survivors and victims; and Whereas Cornerstone has also requested that the Wrapped in Courage flag be raised on November 1st or within the month of November as a symbol of our community’s commitment to support survivors and address the rising rates of gender-based violence; and Whereas the Municipality of Brighton recognizes the importance of standing in solidarity with survivors and supporting efforts to eliminate violence against women; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council hereby proclaims November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and approves the raising of the Wrapped in Courage flag at Municipal offices on November 1st or another date within November 2025, in recognition of this important cause.

That the Council supports the resolution passed by the Town of Plympton-Wyoming and urges the Province of Ontario to reconsider the current fee freeze on conservation authorities; Further, that the Province implement a sustainable funding framework that protects municipal taxpayers from cost recovery deficits while ensuring conservation authorities can continue to deliver essential services related to watershed management, flood mitigation, and climate resilience.

That the Council of the Municipality of Brighton supports the resolution passed by the City of Brampton and reiterates its opposition to the Province’s proposed ban on Automated Speed Enforcement.

That Council support the request from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers regarding the Canada Post mandate review; and That staff be directed to prepare a draft resolution for Council’s consideration at a future meeting, based on the sample resolution provided by CUPW.

That Council receive information regarding the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) delegation request deadline for submission Tuesday, November 18th.

That Council receive the Updates from Northumberland County from October 13the to November 7th, 2025 as information.

That Council receive the Lower Trent Conservation Authority - Notice - Opportunity for Public Comment regarding the Proposed 2026 Fee Policy and Schedules as information.

That Council receive letters of support from Municipalities listed below, regarding Brighton's resolution calling for electoral reform and adopting proportional representation.  Township of St. Joseph  Township of Harley  City of Stratford  Town of Aurora

That Council receive the correspondence from Three Islands Regional Fire Rescue, letter of thank you for donation of life saving equipment.

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 November 3, 2025.

That the November 3, 2025 Council meeting adjourn at 7:42 p.m.