Council Meeting

That Council approve the September 21, 2026 Council agenda as presented.

That Council resolve into Closed Session at 6:02 p.m. pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,  (f) — advice that is subject to solicitor ‑ client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose ;  (e) — litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board ; for the purposes of receiving advice that is subject to solicitor client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and receiving advice and being advised by counsel on the outcome of a judicial trial.

That Council rise and report from Closed Session September 21, 2026 at 6:31 p.m., 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 trial. And that Council received confidential information provided by Solicitor John Ewart; And that Council provided confidential instructions to Solicitor John Ewart; And that a procedural motion to adopt the Closed Session minutes of August 20, 2026 was voted on during Closed Session.

That Council adopt the September 8, 2026 Council-Planning meeting minutes as presented.

That Council receive the presentation from Nick Gromoff, Archaeological Assessment, Ground Truth Archaeology Limited.

That Council receive citizens comments submitted at the September 21, 2026 Council meeting.

That Council receive this report on the updates related to the activity in the Brighton Industrial Park and the use of delegated authority to the CAO for the purpose of land acquisition, for information.

That Council receive this staff report, prepared in accordance with Section 43 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and Section 12 of Ontario Regulation 82/98, as the Treasurer's Annual Statement for the year ended December 31, 2025;

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

That Council receive the following Committee meeting Minutes as presented:  Applefest Steering Committee Draft Minutes of August 18, 2026.  Economic Development Advisory Committee Draft Minutes of September 3, 2026  Community Events and Civic Award Steering Committee Draft Minutes of September 9, 2026  Accessibility Advisory Committee Draft Minutes of September 10, 2026 (Councillors Wheeldon & Butwell)  Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Draft Minutes of September 10, 2026 (Councillors Wright & Wheeldon)

That Council receive the draft minutes from the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting of September 14, 2026 as presented; and further That Council receive the recommendation from the Heritage Advisory Committee to de-designate 898 Smith Street and repeal By-law #83889; and further That the property be added to the list of recognized historical properties in the Municipality of Brighton.

That the correspondence from the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) dated August 31, 2026, regarding participation in the Municipality's branding initiative through the purchase and installation of three new entry signs, be received.

That the correspondence from Phyllis Lanham regarding internet-only voting for the 2026 Municipal Election be received.

That Council receive for information the Open Letter to Via Rail - The cancellation of train 641 from the Mayor's Office.

That Council receive as information report from Northumberland County regarding Development Activity - Planning Applications and Approvals (2025).

That Council receive the updates from Northumberland County September 14 – 25, 2026 as information.

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 September 21, 2026.

That the September 21, 2026 Council meeting adjourn at 7:22 p.m.