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 (8 motions)
8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Council approve the February 9, 2026 Planning meeting agenda as presented.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Councillor Bobbi Wright
Carried
That the Council receive the subject Staff Report regarding a revision to the Heritage Designation policy, directing Staff to confirm with individuals their support for Designation of their building/ property, prior to the Heritage Advisory Committee initiating the Designation process under the Heritage Act (Section IV).
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That Council receives this Staff Report for purposes of information as an update to Council regarding a summary of recent Site Plan approvals in the Municipality.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Councillor Bobbi Wright
Carried
That Council approve the Development Charge (DC) deferral request from Mistral Group for the proposed hotel development at 147 Elizabeth Street, as the request is in accordance with the Municipality’s Development Charge Deferral, Prepayment and Interest Rate Policy.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
Carried
That Council resolve into Closed Session February 9, 2026 at 6:42 p.m. 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: Proposed Sale of Land Sharp Road; and Additional Lands to the Land Banking Program.
Moved by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon, seconded by Councillor Hannah MacAusland
Carried
That Council rise and report from Closed Session February 9, 2026 at 7:47 p.m.; in accordance with Section 239(2) (exception) 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: Proposed Sale of Land Sharp Road; and Additional Lands to the Land Banking Program. And that Council received confidential information and provided direction to staff regarding the above matters; And further that Council hereby approves the confidential directions provided to staff during the Closed Session held on February 9, 2026, and that staff be authorized to proceed as directed.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Councillor Bobbi Wright
Carried
That Council gives a by-law its first, second and third reading and finally passed on this date; being a by-law to confirm the proceeds of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton Planning meeting held on February 9, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Hannah MacAusland, seconded by Councillor Jeff Wheeldon
Carried
That the February 9, 2026 Council Planning meeting adjourn at 7:48 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Emily Rowley, seconded by Councillor Bobbi Wright