The Brighton Record

Council Meeting

June 1, 2026

Who was there

Present (7): Ron Anderson, Anne Butwell, Hannah MacAusland, Brian Ostrander, Emily Rowley, Jeff Wheeldon, Bobbi Wright

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (17 motions)

17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Council approve the June 1, 2026 Council agenda as presented.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council adopt the May 19, 2026 Council meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council receive the staff report regarding the use of temporary traffic signals at the intersection of Main Street and Ontario Street; and That Council approve the installation of Portable Temporary Traffic Signals at the intersection of Main Street and Ontario Street for the duration of the detour route established to manage traffic for the Prince Edward Street reconstruction project in 2026; and That Council direct staff to enter into an agreement with Archer Traffic Control for the supply, installation, and maintenance of Portable Temporary Traffic Signals; and further That the costs for the rental and operation of the Portable Temporary Traffic Signals be drawn from the Contingency Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
Carried
That Council directs that no committees shall be consolidated; And further that Council directs staff to provide committee policy update at a Regular Council meeting no later that August.
Moved by Councillor Anne Butwell, seconded by Councillor Bobbi Wright
Carried
That Council receive staff report CLK2026-59 for information; and That Council direct staff to provide 30 days notice to Principles Integrity; and That staff recommend that Council appoint ADR Chambers as Integrity Commissioner and that the Ontario Ombudsman be recognized as the municipal Closed Meeting Investigator as of June 30, 2026; and further, That a by-law be brought forward to the June 22, 2026 Council meeting for Council's execution.
Moved by Councillor Anne Butwell, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council receive the CAO Ongoing Report and Capital Projects Update.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Occupancy and Use Agreement between Hydro One Networks Inc. and the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton for the installation of banners on utility poles.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the County of Northumberland and the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton regarding a Northumberland County IT Standards Services Agreement effective June 1, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
Carried
That Council receive the report from the Mayor regarding discussions with the Town of Brighton, New York; and That Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a twinning agreement with Brighton, New York, United States of America.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Councillor Bobbi Wright
Carried
That Council receive the following Committee meeting Minutes as presented:  Economic Development Advisory Committee of May 14, 2026;  Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee May 14, 2026;  Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee January 27, 2026;  Accessibility Advisory Committee April 16, 2026
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council receive the Lower Trent Conservation Authority April 2026 Board Meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Anne Butwell, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council receive the Downtown Business Improvement Area Association March 12, and April 9, 2026 meeting Minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Anne Butwell, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council receive the Brighton Public Library Board April 22, 2026 meeting minutes as presented.
Moved by Councillor Bobbi Wright, seconded by Councillor Emily Rowley
Carried
That Council support the request from the Brighton Garden Club to place a metal structure and plaque in the Municipal Centre garden on Alice Street in recognition of the clubs 100th year anniversary.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
Carried
That Council receive the Northumberland County Updates for May 25 – June 5, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
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 June 1, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
Carried
That the June 1, 2026 Council meeting adjourn at 8:29 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried

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