Council Meeting

That Council approve the February 2, 2026 Council agenda as presented.

That Council approve the January 26, 2026 Special Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council approve the January 26, 2026 Council Planning Meeting Minutes as presented.

That Council adopt the January 28, 2026 Special Council meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive presentation from Brighton Public Library Board, Chair Rick Hill and CEO Heather Ratz an overview of 2025 accomplishments.

That Council receive presentation from Catherine Stutt of the Brighton Digital Archives.

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

That Council receive the following Committee meeting Minutes as presented:  Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee September 23, 2025; and  Recreation Facility Advisory Committee November 6, 2025.

That Council receive the November 13, 2025 DBIA meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive the Northumberland OPP Board meeting minutes November 21, 2025 and the OPP Report Nov - Dec 2025.

That Council receive the Lakelands Public Health Board meeting summary January 21, 2026.

That Council support the Municipality of Port Hope pledge, to join the circle of 100 Hearts for Youth Wellness supporting the new Youth Hub Northumberland; And that Council of the Municipality of Brighton support one heart $2400/year for 3 years from the Youth Initiative Fund; And further that Council invites Rebound Child & Youth Services Inc., to delegate to Council at a future meeting.

That Council receive correspondence from Cameco, regarding the Port Hope Conversion Facility Licence Renewal to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

That Council receive correspondence from the Ministry of Attorney General - Updates to “Tailgate Event” Permits under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019.

That Council receive the Northumberland County Updates January 19 - 30, 2026.

That Council resolve itself into Closed Session February 2, 2026 at 7:36 p.m. pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, as amended, Subsection 239 (2)(b) to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, Update regarding Properties Being Registered for Tax Sale; and a Human Resource Matter.

That Council rise and report from Closed Session February 2, 2026 at 8:12 p.m., in accordance with the Section 239(2(b) (exception) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, to discuss matters pertaining to:  personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, Update regarding Properties Being Registered for Tax Sale; and a Human Resource Matter. And that Council received confidential information and provided direction to staff regarding the above matters; And further that a procedural motion to adopt the closed Session minutes of January 26th and January 28th, 2026 was voted on and adopted as presented during Closed Session.

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 February 2, 2026.

That the February 2, 2026 Council meeting adjourn at 8:14 p.m.