Council Meeting

That Council approve the June 22, 2026 Council agenda as presented.

That Council adopt the following Council meeting minutes as presented;  Special Council Meeting May 27, 2026  Regular Council Meeting June 1, 2026  Council Planning Meeting June 15, 2026

That Council receive presentation from Kim Good, Capital Campaign Director and Wendy Riley, Director of Animal Care, Northumberland Humane Society.

That Council receive presentation from Amy McQuaid, regarding Ontario's ongoing review of PPM 161, the policy framework supporting students with medical conditions in schools, with a focus on epilepsy and school safety.

That Council receive citizens comments submitted at the June 22, 2026 Council meeting.

That Council receive the staff report regarding the updates to the Drinking Water Management System Operational Plan; and That Council endorse the cumulative changes to the Drinking Water Management System Operational Plan.

That Council appoint Mr. Byron McBride as the Member of the Public residing within the Municipality of Brighton to the Brighton Landfill Liaison Committee for the remainder of the current term.

That Council waive the rules of procedure to permit a Citizens Comment from Debbie Parry.

That Council receive Staff Report CLK2026-70 regarding Town Hall Meeting Policy; and That Council approve the Council Community Engagement Forums Policy as attached.

That Council approve the proposed amendments to the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule as follows: That the Council/Planning meeting currently scheduled for August 24, 2026 be rescheduled to August 20, 2026; and That the Council meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026 and the Council/Planning meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026 be consolidated into one meeting to be held on September 8, 2026.

1. That Council direct staff to continue to monitor how the requirements of a rigorous and transparent assessment of need and alternatives are addressed as the process advances; and 2. That Council direct staff to continue to encourage strong engagement and promote awareness of participation opportunities for Brighton residents; and 3. That Council direct staff to:  Continue to assert Brighton's role as an affected municipality  Advocate for a regional approach to impact assessment and mitigation; and  Support Northumberland County and collaborate with neighboring municipalities to address shared interests.

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

That Council receive the Lakelands Public Health Board Meeting Summary, May 20, 2026 as presented.

That Council receive the Lower Trent Conservation Board of Directors May 14 ,2026 meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive the Brighton and District Curling Club April 27, 2026 meeting minutes as presented.

That Council support resolution from Clearview Township regarding Vacant Commercial Storefront Tax.

That Council support resolution from Town of South Bruce Peninsula regarding Affirming Outdoor Education as an Essential part of Public Education in Ontario.

That Council support request from Lower Trent Conservation Authority, Chair of the Lower Trent Source Protection Authority regarding Limited Liability for Road Salt Application.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Brighton Rotary Club; and That Council support the request from the Brighton Rotary Club for the waiving of fees associated with the rental and delivery of municipal tables and chairs for the Rotary Street Dance event scheduled for August 1st in downtown Brighton.

That Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton receive the correspondence from the Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund celebrating 25 years and recognizing the awarding of a record number of grants to Brighton community groups; And that Council extends its appreciation for the Fund’s ongoing contributions to the community.

That Council receive the updates from Northumberland County June 8 - June 19, 2026.

That Council receive and support the correspondence from the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, regarding the Expression of Interest submitted on behalf of Northumberland County for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s Regional Immigration Initiative; And that Council support Northumberland County acting as the lead organization and designated representative for the Northumberland County Census Division in relation to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s Regional Immigration Initiative; And that Council authorize Northumberland County to act on behalf of the Municipality of Brighton for the purposes of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s Regional Immigration Initiative, including acting as the primary point of contact and coordinating any required information, correspondence, or related submissions; And that this resolution be forwarded to Northumberland County and the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, as confirmation of the Municipality of Brighton’s support.

That Council receive the Brighton Wastewater Treatment System Upgrades Progress Report No. 5 from J.L. Richards & Associates for information purposes.

That Council resolve into Closed Session at 7:43 p.m. on June 22, 2026, pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, as amended, Subsection 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, Purchase of Land for the purpose of constructing a Water Booster Station.

That Council rise and report from Closed Session June 22, 2026 at 8:02 p.m. in accordance with Subsection 239(2) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, to discuss matters pertaining to:  (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, Purchase of Land for the purpose of constructing a Water Booster Station. And further that Council received confidential information and provided direction, that a by-law be executed to enter into a purchasing agreement; And that a procedural motion to adopt the Closed Session minutes of May 11, 2026 was voted on during Closed Session.

That Council gives a by-law its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale of Land of Dundas Street, Brighton, County of Northumberland Part Lot 33 Concession A Brighton, Part 1-3, 38R2004 between Robert Dunnett and the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton, for the purpose of constructing a Water Booster Station.

That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to Adopt Amendment 23 Area Wide Efficient Land Use Plan (Brighton Secondary Plan) to the Official Plan for the Municipality of Brighton

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 22, 2026.

That the June 22, 2026 Council meeting adjourn at 8:05 p.m.