Council Meeting

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

That Council resolve into Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons:  Section 239(2)(e) — litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board ;  Section 239(2)(f) — advice that is subject to solicitor ‑ client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose ; for the purposes of: Receiving advice and being advised by counsel with respect to pending events related to an upcoming hearing and Receiving advice and being advised by counsel on the outcome of a judicial pre ‑ trial;

That Council rise and report from Closed Session March 2, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in accordance with Subsection 239(2) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, to discuss matters pertaining to:  (f) and (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, to receive solicitor ‑ client privileged advice, be advised of the outcome of a judicial pre ‑ trial, and be advised as to pending events related to an upcoming hearing. And further that Council received confidential information and provided directions, no motions arose directly from Closed Session; And that a procedural motion to adopt the Closed Session minutes of February 17, 2026 was voted on during Closed Session.

That Council adopt the February 17, 2026 Council meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive citizens comments submitted at the March 2, 2026 Council meeting.

That council receive the Brand Implementation Guideline and Development Plan as information.

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

Whereas the Municipality of Brighton delegates members of Council to various boards and committees that represent significant public interests and initiatives that affect residents; and Whereas Brighton is historically, culturally, and geographically a farming community; and Whereas agriculture remains Brighton’s second-largest industry, driving our local economy; and Whereas food is an essential aspect of health and well-being, culture, and community; and Whereas food security and affordability are rising issues of concern; and Whereas, despite being an agricultural community, Northumberland does not produce enough food to be self-sufficient or sustainable; and Whereas farming faces major challenges related to economic sustainability, land access, farmland conversion, and farm succession; and Whereas agriculture plays an important role in environmental sustainability; and Whereas the Northumberland County Food Policy Council serves to support food systems in Northumberland through convening stakeholders and developing and advocating for policies that ensure local food production and equitable access to food are sustainable; and Whereas every Northumberland municipality has endorsed the Northumberland Food Charter, prepared by the Northumberland County Food Policy Council; and Whereas the Northumberland County Food Policy Council is also supported by Lakelands Public Health; and Whereas the Northumberland County Food Policy Council is comprised primarily of volunteers, and wo

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 along White’s Road for the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton

That Council receive the report from the attending members regarding the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Annual Conference and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) Confluence Forum.

That Council receive the Lower Trent Conservation 2026 Final Budget for information.

That Council receive the February 18, 2026 Lakelands Public Health Board summary as presented.

That Council receive the January 28, 2026 Brighton Public Library Board meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive or support request from the Down Syndrome Association of Northumberland, for flag raising on March 21st, 2026 in recognition of International Down Syndrome Day.

That Council receive or support request from the Community Foundation - Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland to proclaim the week of May 4th - 8th, 2026 "25th Anniversary of CSCF.

Whereas the Municipality of Brighton Council has approved the use of an internet voting model for the 2026 Municipal Election; and Whereas the correspondence received raises concerns regarding the potential impact of eliminating traditional voting methods; and Whereas the Municipality of Brighton is committed to ensuring barrier free, accessible participation for all electors through a series of supports; and Whereas Brighton utilised an internet only voting model in the previous municipal election, achieving a voter turnout of approximately 47%; and Whereas Council continues to prioritise democratic participation, accessibility, privacy, security, and meaningful voter engagement in its election planning; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council receives the correspondence and petition submitted by Phyllis Lanham; and Further That the correspondence be

That Council receive or support request from Skate Canada Brighton to waive all ice fees for annual Skating Carnival, Sunday March 29, 2026.

That Council receive the Brighton Wastewater Treatment System Upgrades - Progress Update Report No. 1, from J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. for information purposes.

That Council receive the Northumberland County updates February 16-27, 2026 for information.

That Council receive the letter of gratitude from Brighton Marine Rescue.

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 March 2, 2026

That the March 2, 2026 Council meeting adjourn at 7:23 p.m.