Brighton public meetings in 2022
88 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
Council will review the 2021 audited financial statements and discuss 2023 service fees. The meeting also includes reports on year-end reserve transfers and the assumption of land for road allowances.
- Approval of 2021 Audited Financial Statements
- 2023 Fees and Charges for Services By-law public meeting
- 2022 Year End Reserve Transfer including $377,000 for road projects
- By-law to assume land dedications into the Municipal Road System
- Service awards for Fire Department members Jamie Gibbons and Richard Plumton
Council PLANNING Meeting
The Planning Committee is reviewing an application to rezone 109 Lakehurst Street from Community Facility to Urban Residential. The proposal seeks to allow one single detached dwelling on the vacant lot with a slight reduction in required lot frontage.
- Rezoning application for 109 Lakehurst Street (File No. Z12-2022)
- Information update for proposed residential condominium at Elgin Street and Price Street
- Part Lot Control Exemption application for Lakeside Landing Subdivision (PLC01-2022)
- Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Consent applications (OPA03-2022, Z11-2022, B14-2022)
Special Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Special Accessibility Advisory Committee is discussing the 2023 Municipal Budget. A motion is proposed to recommend including specific line items to track expenditures on accessibility services, projects, and training.
- Discussion of 2023 Municipal Budget line items
- Proposed motion to track accessibility expenditures for provincial reporting
Council Meeting
The Council will review a KPMG organizational culture report and a 2022 tax write-off report. Discussions include a request for $20,000 in funding for a mobile dental pilot project and a new Municipal Accommodation Tax by-law.
- KPMG Organizational Cultural Review final draft report
- Establishment of a Municipal Accommodation Tax by-law
- $20,000 capital funding request for Gift from the Heart Outreach Mobile Dental Centre
- 2022 Tax Write-Off Report
- Resolution regarding provincial Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act
Inaugural Ceremony - Term of Council 2022-2026
The municipality is conducting an official ceremony to introduce and swear in the newly elected Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillors. The event includes a formal declaration of office and an inaugural address by Mayor Brian Ostrander.
- Declaration of office by Mayor Brian Ostrander
- Declaration of office by Deputy Mayor Ron Anderson
- Introduction and swearing-in of Councillors Anne Butwell, Byron Faretis, Emily Rowley, Jeff Wheeldon, and Bobbi Wright
Community Events Advisory Committee
The Community Events and Civic Awards Advisory Committee met to discuss preparations for the upcoming Santa Claus Parade. Members reviewed participant numbers, musical acts, and parade logistics including float decorating and teardown schedules.
- Santa Claus Parade: 45 participants confirmed with 20 possible
- Santa Claus Parade: Four bands and a duo from Bentwood Rocker confirmed
- Santa Claus Parade: Float decorating begins November 16, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.
- Light Up Brighton: Event to commence at 6:00 p.m. featuring hot chocolate and glow sticks
- Received correspondence regarding 2023 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Mock Council Meeting
The Mock Council meeting serves as an orientation session for the 2022-2026 term. Elected members will receive reports and presentations from various municipal departments to review operations and services.
- Clerks Department orientation report
- Economic Development and Communications overview
- Parks and Recreation Department orientation report
- Public Works and Infrastructure Department presentation
- Human Resources Department staff report
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application for 55 Hillview Road to permit a new dwelling with a 68-metre setback from livestock facilities. This follows a previous deferral where members requested further review of setbacks and options for the existing house.
- Minor variance for 55 Hillview Road to reduce MDS I setback from 174m to 68m
- Proposed construction of a new single detached dwelling
- Staff recommendation to approve the variance subject to specific conditions
- Requirement for a Grading and Drainage Plan and a Tree Conservation Plan
Special Council Meeting
The Municipality of Brighton is considering a draft report from KPMG LLP regarding an organizational culture review. The report outlines a 'Culture Journey' intended to improve service excellence, employee engagement, and relationships with residents.
- Review of KPMG Organizational Culture Review - Final Report - Draft
- Discussion of the 'Brighton Culture Journey' operating principles
- Proposed shift from 'good' to 'great' workplace culture themes
Property Standards Committee
The Property Standards Committee will hold a hearing regarding an appeal by Barbara Manion. The meeting includes a municipal presentation of the case and an appellant presentation.
- Appeal hearing: Barbara Manion, 22 Price Street West, Brighton
Police Services Board Special Meeting
The Brighton Police Services Board is discussing a request from the Northumberland OPP to release $550 in found currency. The finder has indicated they intend to donate the funds to the East Northumberland Secondary School breakfast program.
- Request to return $550.00 in Canadian currency to a property finder
Police Services Board
The Police Services Board is reviewing monthly reports from the Ontario Provincial Police covering June to August 2022. The meeting includes discussions on police advisor zone assignments and updates on local crime and collision data.
- Review of June to August 2022 OPP reports
- Discussion of Police Services Advisor Zone Assignments
- Review of motor vehicle collision data, including 5 fatal incidents in the detachment area year-to-date
- Review of crime statistics, including 2 sexual assault incidents reported June to August
- Review of property crime data, including 3 break and enter incidents
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings for two minor variance applications. One involves a setback reduction for a new dwelling at 55 Hillview Road, and the other concerns a reduced rear yard setback for a sunroom at 131 Mills Road.
- A02-2022: Request to reduce MDS I setback from 128m to 115m at 55 Hillview Road
- A03-2022: Request for a reduced rear yard setback at 131 Mills Road for a new enclosed sunroom
- A02-2022: Proposed construction of a new 200.20 sq. m. single detached dwelling
Rural Advisory Committee
The Rural Advisory Committee will discuss road maintenance including resurfacing, ditching, and bushing. The meeting also includes discussions on the Telephone Road repair timeline and the status of Ontario beef production.
- Road work, resurfacing, ditching, and bushing discussion
- Telephone Road repair timeline discussion
- Discussion regarding disappearance of farmland
- Discussion regarding Ontario beef production
- 2022 Rural Advisory budget discussion
Applefest Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to conduct a wrap-up of Applefest activities and discuss the proposed 2023 budget. The agenda includes reports from directors regarding the Children's Village, entertainment, parade, car show, and bike ride.
- Discussion of the proposed 2023 budget
- Report on Children's Village including a $500.00 photographer expense
- Entertainment spending update totaling $7,250.00
- Parade updates including 4 confirmed bands
- Car Show site meeting updates regarding construction at school grounds
Council Meeting
The Council will consider amending the speed limit on Bayshore Road and adding a 4-way stop at Baldwin and Queen Streets. Other items include a request for $1,000 for the Stockings for Seniors program and recommendations from the Tornado Task Force.
- Proposed speed limit reduction on Bayshore Road from 40 km/hr to 30 km/hr
- Proposed 4-way stop control at Baldwin Street and Queen Street
- Potential $1,000 financial support for the Stockings for Seniors program
- Proposed $5,000 budget for a 1973 Tornado commemoration event
- Request to proclaim October 1st as National Seniors Day
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Applefest Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing progress for the upcoming Applefest event. Discussions include confirmed entertainment schedules, parade band bookings, and budget updates for various activities.
- Entertainment in the Park spending totaling $7,250.00
- Parade band bookings totaling $3,150.00
- Open Mic Sunday hosting and registration updates ($600.00)
- Children's Village budget update with $772.00 remaining
- Street Fair registration of 186 spaces
Community Events Advisory Committee
The Community Events & Civic Awards Advisory Committee will review the 2023 budget proposal. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park, and preparations for the Santa Claus Parade.
- Review of the 2023 Proposed Budget
- Review of Concerts in the Park
- Review of Movies in the Park
- Preparations for the Santa Claus Parade
- Volunteer request for Applefest on September 24, 2022
Council PLANNING Meeting
The Council is reviewing a presentation on the Secondary Plan for greenfield areas and considering the adoption of Community Improvement Plan policies. Other items include a request to close a municipal road allowance and a pre-servicing agreement for Applewood Meadows Phase 3.
- Presentation on Secondary Plan land use and development for greenfield areas
- Proposal to declare surplus and sell a road allowance between Lots 35 and 36, Concession C
- Pre-servicing agreement for Applewood Meadows Phase 3 (8597685 Canada Inc.)
- Adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 10 for Community Improvement Plan policies
- Official Plan Amendment to support brownfields, affordable housing, and revitalization
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee will review the 2022 Heritage Advisory Committee budget and discuss heritage designations. Members will also address outstanding items regarding the Smithfield Plaque and walking tour pamphlets.
- Review of 2022 Heritage Advisory Committee budget totaling $11,398
- Discussion of heritage designations
- Update on Smithfield Plaque
- Update on walking tour pamphlets
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee met to approve the 2023 budget and move forward with Universal Design Standards. Members also discussed municipal renovations, bus stop accessibility, and potential barriers at local events.
- Approval of the 2023 budget without changes
- Agreement to move forward with Universal Design Standards
- Decision to install benches at Quinte Transit bus stops
- Discussion of accessible door button installations and engineering requirements
- Review of the Inclusive Playgrounds Playbook
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The committee received updates from the Manager of Economic Development, the DBIA, and the Chamber of Commerce. Members also discussed the 2023 budget proposal and the upcoming application process for the 2022-2026 committee term.
- Municipal, DBIA, and Chamber of Commerce updates received for information
- Discussion of 2023 Budget Proposal
- Notice of upcoming committee term applications in mid-December
Council Meeting
The Council will review a 17% increase to non-residential development charges and a request to revise a development agreement for Lambton and Price Streets. The meeting also includes discussions on advertising for MADD and motions regarding healthcare access for military personnel.
- 17.0% increase to Schedule 'C' of By-Law 089-2019 for development charges
- Proposed revision to development agreement for Lambton and Price Streets
- $299.00 advertising request for MADD Message Yearbook
- Motion to endorse changes to Ontario Healthcare Connect rules for military personnel
- Motion to modernize municipal transactions with online systems and credit card payments
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Council PLANNING Meeting
The Brighton Council Planning Meeting includes decisions on several land use applications, including rezoning for residential and commercial use. Council will also discuss a new Community Improvement Plan to support brownfields, affordable housing, and downtown revitalization.
- Rezoning and consent applications for 356 Whites Road (Cecil and Laurel McQuoid)
- Official Plan Amendment for Community Improvement Plan (CIP) policies
- Approval of Applewood Meadows Phase 3 & 4 subdivision and rezoning
- Rezoning and consent for 85, 95, and 97 Ontario Street
- Rezoning and consent for 314 Whites Road (Andrew Hunt) including $1,500 parkland fee
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Council Meeting
The Council will review staff reports regarding 4-way stop warrants at several intersections and receive the 2022 Second Quarter Financial Report. Members will also consider notices of motion regarding healthcare access for military personnel and the modernization of municipal payment systems.
- Staff report on 4-way stop warrants at Baldwin St./Queen St., Baldwin St./Elgin St., and Ontario St./Raglan St.
- Notice of Motion to endorse Ontario Government changes to Healthcare Connect for military personnel.
- Notice of Motion to modernize municipal transactions and accept alternative payments like credit cards.
- Request from Brighton Digital Archives for a $3,900.00 budget increase for website and digitization services.
- Acquisition of 30 Scott X3 pro Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for the Fire Department.
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Applefest Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing progress for various Applefest activities including the Children's Village, the Lighthouse Bicycle Ride, and the Car Show. Members are also tracking the current event budget and coordinating logistics for upcoming programming.
- Children's Village budget shows $8,228.00 in current spend with $772.00 remaining
- Lighthouse Bicycle Ride has 20 entries recorded to date
- Proposed photographer cost estimated between $800.00 and $1,000.00
- Request for a Free Style Snowmobile event was deferred to January 2023
Community Events Advisory Committee
The Community Events and Civic Awards Advisory Committee will review recent Canada Day celebrations and provide updates on upcoming community initiatives. Discussion items include the Movies in the Park series and planning for the Santa Claus Parade.
- Review of Canada Day celebrations
- Update on Movies in the Park
- Planning for Queen's Jubilee tree planting
- Santa Claus Parade date and sub-committee discussion
- Santa Claus Parade costing from OPP
Applefest Advisory Committee
The Applefest Advisory Committee meets August 3, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to approve its agenda and the July 13, 2022 minutes, then work through task reports for the festival's Children's Village, entertainment, parade, car show and Presquile Bike Ride. It will also hear Street Fair and promotion updates and consider an email proposing a new event. Most items are planning updates rather than final decisions.
- Children's Village budget from July 13 minutes totals $8300 with $1700 remaining; a $700 suggestion for inflatable games was noted
- Entertainment report to discuss performers at the Car Show or another secondary location
- Email received July 26, 2022 proposing a freestyle snowmobile stunt show as a new Applefest event
- Parade report covers the Legion Colour Party & Pipe Band
- Car Show report includes a request for municipal staff help applying to the School Board for school property use
Rural Advisory Committee
The Rural Advisory Committee meets July 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the Codrington Fire Hall. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and the May 25, 2022 minutes, then discussion items on brushing for line of sight on several roads, pylons at Chatten Road, and grading of McCann. No August meeting is scheduled; the last meeting of 2022 is September 28, 2022 at 7:00 pm.
- Discussion of brushing for line of sight on roads connecting to Highway 30, Georgina, Bonn, Hansen, Hwy 26, Old Wooler, Boundary, and Simpson
- Discussion of pylons at Chatten Road
- Discussion of grading of McCann
- Approval of minutes from the May 25, 2022 meeting
- No August meeting; last 2022 meeting September 28 at 7:00 pm
Council PLANNING Meeting
Brighton Council holds a planning meeting on July 20, 2022, with statutory public meetings on consent and rezoning applications for 433 Scriver Road and 314 Whites Road, plus a public meeting on 85, 95 and 97 Ontario Street. Council is also set to consider a pre-servicing agreement for the Butler Creek subdivision and several zoning and development agreement by-laws. Delegations from Mary Gibb on safety infrastructure in new housing and JoAnne Falotico on a severance at 27 Price Street are scheduled.
- Rezoning and consent applications B08-2022, B09-2022, Z05-2022 for 433 Scriver Road, with $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland ($500 per lot)
- Rezoning and consent applications B28-2021, B29-2021, B30-2021, Z18-2021 for 314 Whites Road, with $1,500 cash-in-lieu of parkland ($500 per lot)
- Statutory public meeting on consent applications B12-2022, B13-2022 and zoning amendment Z09-2022 for 85, 95 and 97 Ontario Street
- Pre-servicing agreement for Butler Creek draft approved plan of subdivision (SUB2021-01), applicant #2020910 Ontario Ltd.
- Delegation by Mary Gibb on new housing developments and incomplete safety infrastructure
Council Meeting
Brighton Council meets July 18, 2022 to decide on a 5% Municipal Accommodation Tax and related tourism agreement, and to receive a staff report finding 4-way stops at Baldwin Street at Queen Street and Elgin Street are not warranted. Council will also consider several by-laws, committee minutes, and requests including $17,000 from the Solar Reserve for a digital sign at Codrington Community Centre. An in-camera session is scheduled for personal matters including an organizational review and CAO performance review.
- Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) implementation plan and 5% MAT fee, with Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board as eligible tourism entity
- Staff report: 4-way stop control at Baldwin Street at Queen Street and Elgin Street not warranted; traffic calming and speed limit policies directed to 2023 budget process
- By-laws to appoint Jessica Polley as Acting Deputy Clerk, Keith Puffer as Deputy Treasurer, and members to the Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee
- Codrington Community Association requests up to $17,000 from the Solar Reserve toward a digital sign at Codrington Community Centre, estimated at $30,000+
- Brighton Digital Archives requests additional funds for 2023 calendars estimated at $3,495.00 plus tax, an increase of about $706.00 or 25%
Sustainability Advisory Working Committee
The Sustainability Advisory Working Committee meets virtually on July 13, 2022, to approve its agenda and the minutes of its June 8, 2022 meeting, and to hear business updates. Members will receive updates on a kiosk in Memorial Park and on connecting with Economic Development and branding, and will review a Project Plan Proposal. The agenda also suggests the next committee meeting be scheduled for September 14, since the clerk will be on holidays and committees generally do not meet during holiday months.
- Review of Project Plan Proposal
- Update on kiosk in Memorial Park
- Update on connecting with Economic Development and branding
- Approval of minutes from the June 8, 2022 meeting
- Proposed next meeting date of September 14, 2022
Applefest Advisory Committee
The Applefest Advisory Committee meets July 13, 2022 to approve its agenda and June 15 minutes, hear a delegation from the Brighton Train Club, and work through event planning for Applefest. Members will review the Children's Village budget, entertainment, parade, car show, and Presquile Bike Ride, plus Street Fair promotion and new Applefest logo options. The agenda is largely planning and task updates; no bylaws or fee changes are scheduled.
- Children's Village budget totals $8,300 with $1,700 remaining; largest lines are $3,000 for inflatables, $1,500 for a rock wall, and $1,500 for animal/alpacas
- Confirmed Children's Village items include Brighton Children's Centre Playbase Area, CST Savings, Strongman, Mr. Cool Softee ice cream truck, Duffers Fries, and Laura's Kitchen
- Canceled or no response: Local 4-H Club educational/experience, Indigenous dance/demo, and Laser Tag
- Delegation from Robert Coker of the Brighton Train Club
- Presquile Bike Ride updates: online registrations begin August 1st, Polywogs providing breakfast, Brighton-By-the-Bay residents hosting a water station, t-shirt design and order date still to be finalized
Police Services Board
The Brighton Police Services Board meets on June 24, 2022 to approve its agenda and the minutes of its April 29, 2022 meeting, and to receive the April–May 2022 OPP reports for the Municipality of Brighton. The board will also review an OAPSB survey on a 2023–2025 strategic plan, which members are asked to complete and submit before June 30. The agenda also lists round table, public forum, and a closed (in camera) session, but gives no details on those items.
- Receive April–May 2022 OPP reports for the Municipality of Brighton (agenda pages 5–26)
- Review OAPSB Survey – Strategic Plan 2023–2025; submission due before June 30
- Approve minutes of the April 29, 2022 Police Services Board meeting
- In camera session listed with no details provided
- Public forum and round table listed with no details provided
Rural Advisory Committee - 22 Jun 2022 - CANCELLED
The Rural Advisory Committee of the Municipality of Brighton was scheduled to meet on June 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the Codrington Fire Hall, but the meeting was cancelled. The agenda contains only routine procedural items such as approval of the agenda, approval of minutes from the May 25, 2022 meeting, and adjournment. No decisions, contracts, or public hearings were scheduled. The attached draft minutes are from the prior May 25, 2022 meeting, not the cancelled June meeting.
- June 22, 2022 meeting cancelled
- Agenda included approval of May 25, 2022 minutes
- Next meeting date listed as to be determined
- Draft May 25, 2022 minutes attached: RAC Resolution No. 2022-9, 2022-10, 2022-11
- May 25 minutes note a pecuniary interest declared by Sam Hazelwood regarding Goodfellow Road property
Community Events Advisory Committee
The Community Events and Civic Awards Advisory Committee meets June 21, 2022 at 4:30 PM in Council Chambers at 35 Alice Street. The agenda covers approval of the May 10, 2022 minutes, new business on booths at Canada Day celebrations, and discussion reports on the Queen's Jubilee, Canada Day, and Movies in the Park. The attached May 10 minutes show the committee recommended naming Daniels Drive Park "Queen Elizabeth II Park" and allocating grant funds toward fireworks, a guest speaker, a tent, and a tree.
- New business: booths at Canada Day celebrations
- Discussion of Queen's Jubilee Sub-Committee Report
- Discussion of Canada Day Sub-Committee Report
- Discussion of Movies in the Park Report
- Approval of May 10, 2022 minutes, including a closed session
Council Meeting
Brighton Council meets June 20, 2022 to consider staff reports and motions. Key items include awarding a $54,474.00 contract (plus HST) to the Emergency Management Group for a Fire Master Plan and Community Risk Assessment, and authorizing an agreement with Enbridge for natural gas installation in the Sharp Road Industrial Park at $161,000 (plus HST). Council will also hold a public meeting on naming a park on Daniels Drive "Queen Elizabeth II Park" and consider an Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy and Orchard Gate stormwater facility responsibilities.
- Public meeting on naming the park on Daniels Drive "Queen Elizabeth II Park" for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
- Contract award to Emergency Management Group (EMG) for Fire Master Plan and Community Risk Assessment at $54,474.00 plus HST
- Authority for staff to enter an Enbridge agreement for natural gas in Sharp Road Industrial Park at $161,000 plus HST
- Staff report on Orchard Gate Stormwater Facility ownership, design and maintenance, including developer work before municipal assumption
- Adoption of an Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy
Applefest Advisory Committee
The Applefest Advisory Committee meets June 15, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 35 Alice Street, Brighton. The agenda includes approval of the May 18, 2022 minutes, a discussion on required porta-potties, and task reports on the Children's Village, entertainment, parade, car show, and Presqu'ile bike ride. The committee will also review Applefest logo ideas, merchandise, and street fair and parade maps.
- Discussion regarding required Porta-Potty's
- Children's Village report: $10,000 allocated, all amounts tentative and nothing confirmed
- Entertainment update: bands and sound booked for Memorial Park; 3 parade music groups booked, 2 returned registration
- Applefest logo ideas and Applefest merchandise to be reviewed
- Approval of minutes from the May 18, 2022 meeting
Council PLANNING Meeting
Brighton Council holds a statutory public meeting on June 13, 2022 to consider several consent and rezoning applications. Items include four consent applications and a rezoning for Gary Ware at 116, 106, 104, and 102 Bayview Lane, a consent and rezoning for Mark Gauthier at 207 Ontario Street, and a consent application by Fotenn Consultants for Canadian National Railway. Council will also consider a housekeeping revision to the short-term accommodation zoning by-law and several planning policy reports.
- Rezoning and four consent applications (B24-2021, B25-2021, B26-2021, B27-2021, Z17-2021) for Gary Ware at 116, 106, 104, and 102 Bayview Lane, including land conveyance for Stoney Point Road widening
- Consent B07-2022 and rezoning Z06-2022 for Mark Gauthier at 207 Ontario Street, with $500.00 cash-in-lieu of parkland
- Consent application B19-2021 by Fotenn Consultants on behalf of Canadian National Railway Company
- Housekeeping revision to Zoning By-law 097-2021 regarding short-term accommodation rentals
- Proposed policy for a Development Review Team and amended Site Plan Control By-law 006-2012 delegating site plan approval
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee meets June 13, 2022 at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers to approve its agenda and the May 9, 2022 minutes, and to discuss heritage designations and heritage inventory attribute descriptions. The attached May 9 minutes show the committee previously discussed potential heritage designations and had no further comments on the 97 Ontario Street concept plan. The agenda also sets the next meeting for September 12, 2022.
- Business item 7.1: Heritage Designations and Heritage Inventory Attributes Descriptions
- Approval of Minutes from the May 9, 2022 meeting
- Next meeting date set for September 12, 2022
- Attached heritage inventory lists 117 properties: 9 designated, 53 listed on the register, 24 on hold by owner, 31 other
- May 9 minutes: committee had no further comments on the 97 Ontario Street concept plan
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee meets June 10, 2022 to hear a trails report from the Director of Parks and Recreation and to discuss a site plan review checklist, universal design standards, the municipality's Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy, and a year-end update. It will also consider public accessibility concerns about bus stop benches and a Terry Fox button, and correspondence from Brighton Tire. The agenda includes approval of the May 13, 2022 minutes and sets the next meeting for September 9, 2022.
- Trails report from Jim Millar, Director of Parks and Recreation, including a proposed trail on municipally owned land north of the Forrest Hill Subdivision and $50,000 in the 2022 budget for trail development
- Universal Design Standards discussion referencing Oakville Universal Design Guidelines
- Integrated Accessibility Standards Policy review
- Public concerns: bus stop benches and a Terry Fox button
- Correspondence from Brighton Tire regarding accessibility assistance
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee of Brighton, Ontario meets virtually on June 9, 2022 at 8:30 AM. The agenda is largely procedural: calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, and hearing any declarations of pecuniary interest. The only substantive item listed is a Business Retention and Expansion Report; the agenda does not include its contents or any decisions to be made. The meeting ends with adjournment.
- Business Retention and Expansion Report (no details provided in the agenda)
- Approval of the June 9, 2022 meeting agenda
- Declarations of pecuniary interests
- Adjournment of the June 9, 2022 meeting
Committee of Adjustment
Brighton's Committee of Adjustment meets June 9, 2022 to hold a public hearing and decide Minor Variance Application A01-2022 from owner William Gough for 96 Bayshore Road. The application seeks relief from several zoning rules to demolish an existing seasonal cottage and build a larger year-round dwelling. Staff recommend approving the variance with conditions, including drainage and erosion plans and an encroachment agreement. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the November 9, 2021 meeting.
- Minor Variance A01-2022 for 96 Bayshore Road (Lot 14, Plan 320) to replace a roughly 90.67 sq m cottage with a 120.46 sq m dwelling
- Requested relief includes interior side yards of 2.94 m and 0.34 m, a water yard of 15.65 m, and a top-of-bank setback of 7.51 m
- Staff recommend approval with conditions such as a Grading and Drainage Plan, a Topographic Base Plan, and an Encroachment Agreement for an accessory structure in the municipal road allowance
- Public hearing includes steps for applicant comments, support or opposition, correspondence review, and a decision
- Approval of minutes from the November 9, 2021 Committee of Adjustment meeting
Sustainability Advisory Working Committee
Brighton's Sustainability Advisory Working Committee meets June 8, 2022 to review a proposed 2022/23 Project Plan that would have it draft a Sustainability Framework for Council approval. The committee will also review a request to support a Clean Air Alliance resolution asking Ontario to cap gas-fired power plant emissions and phase them out by 2030, and discuss tree and kiosk items. Most agenda items are listed for review or discussion; the agenda does not record any decisions.
- Project Plan Proposal: SAWC would draft a Sustainability Framework for Council approval, with public visioning events and stakeholder mapping through 2022/23
- Gas Plant Phase-Out Resolution: draft municipal resolution asks Ontario to cap gas-fired power plant pollution at 2.5 megatonnes per year and phase out gas-fired electricity by 2030
- Cobourg precedent: Cobourg Council endorsed a similar Clean Air Alliance resolution on December 14, 2020
- For the Love of Trees: item listed for review by Liesje Wagner
- SAWC Branding and Communication Notes and Proposal: presented by Pam Vandemburg and Liesje Wagner
Council Meeting
Brighton Council meets June 6, 2022 to consider naming a Daniels Drive park 'Queen Elizabeth II Park', award a $149,069.52 parking lot paving contract at King Edward Park, and approve a $160,885.00 enterprise asset management software contract with PSD Citywide Inc. Council will also hear a Hydro One broadband presentation and a 2022 Corporate Asset Management Plan update, and consider a lease with the Canada Special Operations Regiment for Hilton Hall. Several notices of motion cover affordable housing land banking, a municipal flower, committee purchasing rules, and vandalism prevention.
- Public meeting on naming the Daniels Drive park 'Queen Elizabeth II Park' for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
- Award of Tender #REC 2022-04 reduced scope to Earth-Crete Ontario Inc. for King Edward Park parking lot paving at $149,069.52
- Award of Enterprise Asset Management Software contract to PSD Citywide Inc. for $160,885.00 including HST
- Lease agreement with the Canada Special Operations Regiment for military training use of Hilton Hall
- Motion to direct staff to report on first steps for a Land Banking program for affordable housing
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee meets June 2, 2022 at 8:30 AM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes appointing a new DBIA representative member, updates from the municipality, DBIA, and Chamber of Commerce, and discussion of a possible DBIA, Chamber, and Municipal partnership on a Postal Code Project. The committee will also approve minutes from its May 5, 2022 meeting and set its final 2022 meeting for September 12, 2022.
- New DBIA Representative Member to be added to the committee
- Possible DBIA, Chamber, Municipal partnership — Postal Code Project (new business)
- Municipal, DBIA, and Chamber of Commerce updates
- Approval of May 5, 2022 meeting minutes
- Final 2022 meeting set for September 12, 2022; new term of committee discussion
Rural Advisory Committee
Brighton's Rural Advisory Committee meets May 25, 2022 at the Codrington Fire Hall to receive a 2022 rural work update covering culvert replacements, ditching, gravel roads, and surface treatment projects. The committee will also review a promotional flyer and discuss brushing on Goodfellow Road. The attached April 27, 2022 minutes show the committee previously agreed to livestream one or two meetings and to create flyers for local halls and churches.
- 2022 rural work update: culvert replacements on Bryce Rd., 15035 Little Lake Rd., Long Reach Rd., Walt St & White Rd., and twin 600mm culverts on Cameron Rd.
- Surface treatment projects listed for Lake Shore Rd., Greenway Circle, Georgina St., Fish Hatchery Rd., Stoney Point Rd. (North), Simpson St., Old Wooler Rd., Huff Rd., Boundary Rd., Telephone Rd., and Long Reach Rd.
- Discussion of brushing on Goodfellow Road
- Promotional flyer for review and comment
- Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
Applefest Advisory Committee
The Applefest Advisory Committee meets May 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to approve its agenda and April 20 minutes, hear a delegation from Doug Crosby about a VW Camper Van Tour, and take up business on Applefest logo copyright. Members will also give task reports on the Children's Village, entertainment, parade, car show, and Presqu'ile Bike Ride, plus a street fair and promotion report.
- Business item on Applefest Logo Copyright, with the Brighton Applefest logo attached (pages 8-9)
- Delegation: Doug Crosby - VW Camper Van Tour
- Children's Village report: contacting previous vendors with difficulties; local vendors not yet confirmed
- Entertainment report from Bruce: 2022 Applefest Music proposal attached (page 10)
- Presqu'ile Bike Ride report from Tom: registration form being prepared by Municipal staff, Rayz Bike Rental & Repair interested in a station at the Presqu'ile entrance, and possible free breakfast tickets for riders with the Committee paying a discounted rate to a service club
Council Meeting
Brighton Council meets May 16, 2022 to consider a by-law creating a Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee with Northumberland County partner municipalities, and to receive a notice of motion asking staff to report on first steps toward a land banking program for affordable housing. Council will also consider appointing the Mayor and one other member to a Tornado Task Force, and a committee recommendation to name the Daniels Drive Park "Queen Elizabeth II Park" for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Several items are routine: adopting prior minutes, receiving advisory committee minutes, and a request to proclaim May 28, 2022 "Ride for Rebound Day" with a $1,000 donation request.
- By-law to establish a Joint Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee with Northumberland County partner municipalities and repeal By-law 080-2018
- Notice of motion (Bateman/LeBlanc) requesting staff report on first steps to a Land Banking program for affordable housing
- Tornado Task Force appointment: Mayor and one other Council member
- Community Events Advisory Committee recommends naming Daniels Drive Park "Queen Elizabeth II Park" for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
- Request from Rebound Child and Youth Services Northumberland to proclaim May 28, 2022 "Ride for Rebound Day" and for a $1,000 donation
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Brighton Accessibility Advisory Committee meets May 13, 2022 to review the 97 Ontario Street concept plan and discuss future site plan reviews using Clarington and Oakville accessibility checklists. The agenda also includes a delegation from GIS Coordinator Rafik Said, updates on municipal and library accessibility matters, and a National AccessAbility Week working group update. The committee will approve minutes from its April 8, 2022 meeting and set its next meeting for June 10, 2022.
- 97 Ontario Street Concept Plan review
- Future Site Plan Reviews referencing Clarington Accessible Housing Checklist and Oakville Universal Design Guidelines
- Delegation from Rafik Said, GIS Coordinator
- National AccessAbility Week Working Group Update
- Next meeting date: June 10, 2022
Community Events Advisory Committee
The Community Events and Civic Awards Advisory Committee meets May 10, 2022 at 4:30 PM in Council Chambers to approve its agenda and the April 12, 2022 minutes, then hear sub-committee reports on the Queen's Jubilee, awards, Canada Day, Music in the Park, and Movies in the Park. The only correspondence listed is an email from Greg Taylor about a book van at Music in the Park. The agenda itself contains no new spending decisions; dollar figures appear only in the attached April 12 draft minutes.
- Sub-committee reports scheduled: Queen's Jubilee, Awards, Canada Day, Music in the Park, Movies in the Park
- Correspondence: email from Greg Taylor (Samson Books) requesting a book van pop-up at Music in the Park
- Attached April 12 draft minutes show Canada Day purchases: two 10x10 pop-up tents for $479.98; cake and cutlery $500; music $900; bouncy castles, popcorn and snow cone machines $5,254.50; face painter $150; balloon person $300; Cadets donation $300; fireworks $9,000
- Attached minutes show Music in the Park: 14 bands booked June 1 to August 31 for $8,700, with Council approving an additional $2,000 to the budget
- Next meeting date: June 14, 2022
Council PLANNING Meeting
Brighton Council holds a planning meeting on May 9, 2022, including a statutory public meeting on two consent applications and a rezoning for Michael and Lori Van Haarlam at 15617 County Road 2. Council is also set to receive a report on the Applewood Meadows Phases 3 & 4 subdivision, official plan amendment, rezoning and consent applications, with a staff report to follow at a later session. Other items include a site plan amendment for Xplornet Communications Inc. at 33 Grosjean Road, a report on Ontario Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022), and draft Community Improvement Plan policies.
- Rezoning and consent for Michael and Lori Van Haarlam at 15617 County Road 2: two new residential lots (0.68 ha and 0.64 ha) from 'Agricultural Exception No. 2 (A-2) Zone' to 'Rural Residential Exception No. 54 (RR-54) Zone'
- Cash-in-lieu of parkland of $1,000.00 required as a condition of consent for the Van Haarlam applications
- Statutory public meeting on Applewood Meadows Phases 3 & 4 (File Nos. SUB2021-02, OPA02-2021, Z13-2021, B19-2021); no decision, staff report to return at a later Council session
- Site Plan Approval amendment SP01-2021 for Xplornet Communications Inc. at 33 Grosjean Road, removing road-widening and sight-triangle conveyance requirements in favour of future conveyances
- Report on Ontario Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, with direction to prepare a delegation by-law giving the Director of Planning and Development site plan approval authority
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Brighton Heritage Advisory Committee meets May 9, 2022 at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of the April 11, 2022 minutes, a report on Heritage Designations, and continued tracking of outstanding items including the Heritage Permit Application and Guide, the Annual Heritage Conference, the 97 Ontario Street Concept Plan, and Short Term Accommodations. The next meeting is set for June 13, 2022.
- Report/Business item 7.1 on Heritage Designations
- Outstanding item 8.1: Heritage Permit Application and Guide
- Outstanding item 8.3: 97 Ontario Street Concept Plan
- Outstanding item 8.4: Short Term Accommodations
- Approval of minutes from the April 11, 2022 meeting
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee meets May 5, 2022 at 8:30 AM to approve its agenda and the April 7, 2022 minutes, then hear municipal, DBIA, and Chamber of Commerce updates. Under new business, the committee will review and discuss a previously circulated hotel study for Brighton and consider possible bicycle lanes or routes. The next meeting is listed as June 2, 2022, with September 1, 2022 also noted.
- Review and discussion of a previously sent hotel study for Brighton (deferred from the April 7 meeting)
- Discussion of possible bicycle lanes/routes
- Municipal, DBIA, and Chamber of Commerce updates
- Approval of minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting
- Next meeting date listed as June 2, 2022 (September 1, 2022 also noted)
Council Meeting
Brighton Council meets May 2, 2022 to decide several items, including renaming the King Edward Community Centre hall after Owen Gibb, awarding a $1,233,444.78 road reconstruction contract, and approving a $165,184.50 cost-sharing agreement with Northumberland County. Council will also hear a county budget presentation, consider a Municipal Accommodations Tax, and debate motions about the Beacon magazine contract and short-term accommodation rules. Some items, including an in-camera session on a personal matter, are listed but not detailed in the agenda.
- Renaming King Edward Community Hall to Owen Gibb Community Hall (staff report and public letters)
- Award of Addison Street and Napoleon Street reconstruction to Behan Construction Limited for $1,233,444.78 + HST
- Cost-sharing agreement with Northumberland County for 50% of detailed design on Prince Edward Street, $165,184.50
- Motion asking about the Beacon magazine contract's tender process, cost, and conflict-of-interest concerns
- Motion to amend Official Plan Amendment #8 on short-term accommodations to require neighbour notice and input
Police Services Board
The Brighton Police Services Board meets April 29, 2022 to approve its agenda and the minutes of its February 25, 2022 meeting, and to receive monthly OPP reports for February and March 2022. The agenda also includes correspondence from Dan Besso on the status of the Detachment Board Consolidation, plus round table, public forum, and a closed in camera session. No new bylaws, contracts, or fee changes appear on the agenda.
- OPP reports for February and March 2022 received, covering public complaints, patrol hours, collisions, and crime statistics for the Municipality of Brighton
- Correspondence from Dan Besso providing an update on the status of the Detachment Board Consolidation
- Approval of minutes from the February 25, 2022 Police Services Board meeting
- In camera session scheduled with no details provided in the agenda
- Public forum included on the agenda
Rural Advisory Committee
The Rural Advisory Committee meets April 27, 2022 at the Codrington Fire Hall to approve its agenda and the minutes of its February 24, 2022 meeting. The main discussion item is a report on the 2022 Beef Farmers of Ontario Annual General Meeting, and correspondence includes a Loomis Bridge update letter from Northumberland County. The committee is an advisory body, so items are for discussion and recommendation rather than final decisions.
- Correspondence: Denise Marshall, Director of Public Works, Northumberland County, Loomis Bridge update letter dated April 6, 2022
- Discussion: 2022 Beef Farmers of Ontario Annual General Meeting — Joe to report
- Approval of minutes from the February 24, 2022 Rural Advisory Committee meeting
- Next meeting: Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Meeting
Brighton Council meets April 25, 2022 to consider a technical review of the Brighton WPCP upgrade and single-sourcing J.L. Richards for a Schedule 'B' Class EA Addendum, plus a contract with KPMG for an organizational review funded from the Contingency Reserve. Council will also consider an emergency purchase of a 2022 Pumper/Tanker, a new Public Consultation and Communication Policy, and a hiatus of Council and committee meetings during the fall 2022 election period. Two notices of motion seek clarification on the Beacon magazine advertising contract and amendments to Official Plan Amendment #8 regarding short term accommodations.
- Technical review of Brighton WPCP upgrades by R.V. Anderson; staff recommend single-sourcing J.L. Richards and Associates for a Schedule 'B' Class EA Addendum
- Contract with KPMG for an Organizational Review, funded through the Contingency Reserve
- Emergency purchase of a 2022 Pumper/Tanker authorized for the Fire Chief to inspect and purchase
- $1,214.00 total expenditure for advertising in National Wall of Remembrance, Courageous Companions and ANAVETS publications
- Notice of motion by Councillors LeBlanc and Tadman requesting answers on the Beacon magazine advertising contract, including cost, tender process, and conflict-of-interest questions
Applefest Advisory Committee
The Applefest Advisory Committee meets April 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 35 Alice Street, Brighton. The agenda covers approving the March 16, 2022 minutes, assigning members to Children's Village, entertainment, parade, car show and Presquile Bike Ride tasks, and reviewing the Mayor's Bike Ride registration form. It also includes reports on the street fair and promotion and an email from Charlen Farm about local apple grower participation. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself; the March 16 minutes show prior budgets of $10,000.00 for Children's Village, $4,000.00 for entertainment, and $3,000.00 for the parade.
- Assign 3 members to Children's Village; March 16 minutes list a $10,000.00 budget
- Entertainment report from Bruce; March 16 minutes list a $4,000.00 budget
- Parade report from Councillor Rowley and Bruce; March 16 minutes list a $3,000.00 budget
- Car Show report from Sherry and Jackie
- Presquile Bike Ride report from Tom, including review of the Mayor's Bike Ride registration form (25 km and 5.5 km routes, September 23 with September 24 rain date)
Council PLANNING Meeting
Brighton Council is holding a statutory public meeting on consent and rezoning applications for properties at the corner of Smith Street and Scriver Road, 464 Smith Street, and 476 Smith Street, submitted by Raymond and Doreen VanEgmond. Council will consider granting provisional consent to sever land and add it to 464 Smith Street, and enact a by-law to change the zoning. Council will also receive a report on draft Community Improvement Plan policies and a public engagement strategy for a proposed development at 114B Ontario Street.
- Consent applications B01-2022 and B02-2022 to sever land from the corner of Smith Street and Scriver Road and from 476 Smith Street, adding it to 464 Smith Street
- Zoning by-law amendment Z02-2022 to rezone lands at 464 and 476 Smith Street between Rural Residential (RR) and Rural Residential Exception No. 1 (RU-1) zones
- Draft Community Improvement Plan policies for brownfields, affordable housing, rural economic diversification, and downtown revitalization
- Public engagement strategy for a proposed development at 114B Ontario Street, including a virtual open house and notice to landowners within 120 metres
- By-law to amend By-law No. 140-2002 for the VanEgmond lands at No Civic Address, 464 Smith Street, and 476 Smith Street
Community Events Advisory Committee
The Community Events and Civic Awards Advisory Committee meets April 12, 2022 at 4:30 PM in Council Chambers to approve its agenda and the March 8, 2022 minutes, then discuss sub-committee reports. Discussion items include a Tornado Task Force appointment, Queen's Jubilee and Awards sub-committee reports, Canada Day planning, and a Music in the Park update noting Council approved an additional $2,000 for that budget. The agenda is largely procedural; no decisions beyond agenda and minutes approval are listed.
- Music in the Park: Council approved an additional $2,000 added to the budget
- 2022 Music in the Park band list runs June 1 to August 31, 2022 (6:30-8:30 pm)
- Discussion of a Tornado Task Force appointment
- Queen's Jubilee Sub-Committee Report
- Canada Day Sub-Committee Report
Heritage Advisory Committee
Brighton's Heritage Advisory Committee meets April 11, 2022 to approve its agenda and the February 14, 2022 minutes, then work through reports on a heritage permit application and guide, heritage designations, plaque designs, and a site plan for 97 Ontario Street. The agenda also lists items on culture and heritage finishings for AirBnBs and a Tornado Task Force. The attached February minutes are a draft record of that earlier meeting, and the permit guide and application are reference documents, not decisions of this meeting.
- Heritage Permit Application and Guide (pages 5-10)
- Plaque designs for Smithfield and Standard Bank (pages 11-12)
- 97 Ontario Street site plan and concept plan (page 13)
- Heritage designations discussion
- Culture and heritage finishings for AirBnBs
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Municipality of Brighton Accessibility Advisory Committee meets April 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Main Library Branch. The agenda includes approval of the February 11, 2022 minutes, a National AccessAbility Week working group update, a municipal update, and an update on a blocked accessible button. The next meeting is set for May 13, 2022 at 10 am.
- National AccessAbility Week Working Group Update (delegation)
- Municipal Update report
- Blocked Accessible Button Update under public accessibility concerns
- Approval of minutes from the February 11, 2022 meeting
- Next meeting: May 13, 2022 at 10 am
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee meets April 7, 2022 to review a previously circulated hotel study under new business and hear a delegation from Northumberland Tourism's Tourism Manager on 2022 initiatives. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and the February 3, 2022 minutes, plus municipal, DBIA, and Chamber of Commerce updates. No decisions are listed as already made; items are for review, discussion, or receipt.
- Delegation: Eileen Lum, Tourism Manager at Northumberland Tourism, on 2022 Northumberland Tourism Initiatives
- New business: 'Hotel for Brighton' — committee to review and discuss a study previously sent
- Approval of minutes from the February 3, 2022 meeting
- Updates scheduled from the Municipality, DBIA, and Chamber of Commerce
- Next meeting date set for May 5, 2022
Council Meeting
Brighton Council meets April 4, 2022 to consider a stand-alone Election Sign By-law and a report on Restricted Acts of Council during 'lame duck' periods, which would delegate spending authority over $50,000 to the CAO between August 19 and November 15, 2022 if fewer than 75 percent of current members return after Nomination Day. Council will also receive the 2021 Council and Committee Remuneration Report and a High Water Bill Adjustment Policy, and consider a delegation requesting a building permit fee waiver for an 827 sq.ft addition. Several items are routine: adoption of prior meeting minutes, a medical oversight services agreement by-law, and committee minutes.
- Election Sign By-law (By-law 000-2022) for approval, with a visibility triangle attachment
- Restricted Acts of Council ('lame duck') report: would delegate CAO authority over $50,000 expenditures and property dispositions from August 19 to November 15, 2022 if fewer than 75% of Council returns
- 2021 Council and Committee Remuneration Report received as information
- High Water Bill Adjustment Policy for approval
- Delegation by Luke Rightmyer requesting waiver of building permit fees for an 827 sq.ft addition for Mason Galambos and family
Special Council Meeting
The Municipality of Brighton Council met on March 22, 2022 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers for a special meeting. The stated purpose was a closed session under the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, Subsection 239 2(b) (personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees) and (d) (labour relations or employee negotiations), concerning a CAO Employment Agreement/Organizational Review. The public agenda also included approval of the agenda, a question period, a confirmatory by-law, and adjournment. No decisions or details of the closed session are recorded in the agenda text.
- Closed session under Ontario Municipal Act Subsection 239 2(b) and (d) regarding a CAO Employment Agreement/Organizational Review
- Confirmatory by-law to confirm the proceedings of the March 22, 2022 meeting
- Question Period scheduled on the agenda
- Approval of the March 22, 2022 Special Council meeting agenda
Council Meeting
Brighton Council meets March 21, 2022 at the King Edward Park Community Centre to consider staff reports and bylaws. Items include approving the 2022 Workplace Health and Safety Policy, a High Water Bill Adjustment Policy, lifting the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, a physician recruitment partnership agreement, and several bylaws. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment for Plue (File No. Z15-2021), an election sign bylaw, and appointing Gene Thompson as Fire Chief.
- Zoning Amendment By-law for Plue, File No. Z15-2021
- By-law to appoint Gene Thompson as Fire Chief
- Staff recommendation to lift the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
- Partnership Agreement with Doc's by the Bay Physician Recruitment & Retention Program
- High Water Bill Adjustment Policy for Council approval
Applefest Advisory Committee
The Applefest Advisory Committee is holding its March 16, 2022 meeting at Council Chambers. The main business is assigning committee members to plan and organize specific Applefest activities: Children's Village, Entertainment, Parade, and Car Show. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from September 15 and September 21, 2021, and slots for a Street Fair & Promotion update and a Chair/Finance Report, but no details or dollar amounts are included in the agenda itself.
- Assigning members to plan Children's Village (3 members), Entertainment (1 member), Parade (2 members), and Car Show (2 members)
- Approval of minutes from the September 15, 2021 and September 21, 2021 meetings
- Agenda includes a Street Fair & Promotion item and a Chair/Finance Report, but no specifics are provided
- No delegations, correspondence, or new business items are listed on the agenda
Council PLANNING Meeting
Brighton Council holds a planning meeting on March 14, 2022 with a statutory public meeting on two rezoning applications. Council is set to consider a zoning amendment and development agreement for 1276 Stoney Point Road (Stephen Orr), and consent and rezoning for 368 and 376 Goodrich Road (Theresa Plue & Ron and Valerie Plue). Other items include closing a portion of the Centre Street road allowance, public consultation for a proposed development at 97 Ontario Street, and a licensing by-law for short-term accommodation rentals.
- Zoning amendment and development agreement for 1276 Stoney Point Road (File Z01-2022, Stephen Orr), rezoning from Rural Exception and Floodprone to Special Rural Residential Exception No. 53 and Environmental Protection
- Consent and rezoning applications B22-2021 and Z15-2021 for 368 and 376 Goodrich Road (Theresa Plue & Ron and Valerie Plue)
- Declaration of surplus and sale of a portion of the Centre Street road allowance to 1984783 Ontario Inc. & Gordon Tobey Developments Ltd., with applicant fees of $1,000 for the first 100 feet plus $100 per additional foot of frontage
- Public consultation strategy for a proposed development at 97 Ontario Street, including a virtual open house and notice to landowners within 120 metres
- Short-term accommodation rental licensing by-law revisions, with fines under Schedule B of the Provincial Offence Act
Community Events Advisory Committee
The Community Events and Civic Awards Advisory Committee meets March 8, 2022 at 4:30 PM in Council Chambers to approve its agenda and the February 8, 2022 minutes, then discuss event planning. Discussion items include a Citizen of the Year/Alf Gregg Award sub-committee update, the Queen's Platinum Jubilee grant application and sub-committee, the 2022 Music in the Park band list with open spots, Canada Day activities, and a Canadian Heritage grant update. The attached grant letter from Canadian Heritage approves $2,940 for the Celebrate Canada funding application.
- Canadian Heritage grant of $2,940 approved for the Celebrate Canada funding application (2022-2023 fiscal year)
- Music in the Park 2022 schedule reviewed, with open spots on July 13, August 17 and August 24
- Canada Day events planned 10:00 am to 4:00 pm with speakers at 11:00 am, including Citizen of the Year and Alfred Gregg Sports Wall of Honour announcements
- Queen's Platinum Jubilee grant application update and formation of a sub-committee
- Citizen of the Year/Alf Gregg Award/Acknowledgement Certificate sub-committee update
Council Meeting
Brighton Council meets March 7, 2022 to decide several spending items and bylaws. Staff reports recommend awarding a Community Centre flat roof replacement to Dafoe Roofing for $342,133.00 before HST, extending a sidewalk/curb repair contract to Neptune Security Services Inc. for $305,000.00, and awarding engineering design for Harbour Street, Walas Street and Marina Drive to Jewel Engineering Ltd. for $360,106.25. Council will also consider the 2022 Budget bylaw, a bylaw for a property purchase agreement with J & J Waterhouse Holdings Ltd., and a bylaw allowing the Clerk to perform civil marriages.
- Community Centre Flat Roof Replacement, Tender # REC 2022-03 to Dafoe Roofing of Belleville, Ontario for $342,133.00 before HST
- Extension of contract PW 2020-03 Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter Repair to Neptune Security Services Inc. for $305,000.00 inclusive of expensed HST
- Engineering design contract for Harbour Street, Walas Street & Marina Drive to Jewel Engineering Ltd. for $360,106.25 inclusive of 15% contingency and expensed HST
- Bylaw for the 2022 Budget
- Bylaw for execution of a purchase agreement for property with J & J Waterhouse Holdings Ltd.
Special Council Meeting
Brighton Council met on March 3, 2022 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers for a Special Council meeting called by Mayor Brian Ostrander. The only substantive item is a Closed Session held under the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, Subsection 239 2(b) (personal matters about an identifiable individual) and 2(d) (labour relations or employee negotiations), concerning the CAO Employment Agreement/Organizational Review. The rest of the agenda is procedural: approval of the agenda, declarations of pecuniary interest, question period, a confirmatory by-law, and adjournment. No decisions or details of the closed session are disclosed in the agenda.
- Closed Session under Municipal Act Subsection 239 2(b) and 2(d) regarding CAO Employment Agreement/Organizational Review
- Special meeting called by Mayor Brian Ostrander under Procedural Bylaw 016-2021 Subsection 4.9
- Confirmatory by-law to confirm proceedings of the March 3, 2022 Special Council meeting
- Question Period included on the agenda
- Meeting held at Council Chambers, 35 Alice Street, Brighton ON K0K 1H0
Police Services Board
The Brighton Police Services Board meets virtually on February 25, 2022 to approve its agenda and minutes from November 26, 2021, and to receive monthly OPP reports covering November 2021 to January 2022. The agenda also includes correspondence, new business, a round table, a public forum, and a closed in camera session. No new bylaws, contracts, or fee changes appear on the agenda.
- Receive OPP monthly reports for November 2021 to January 2022 (Northumberland Detachment)
- Approve minutes from the November 26, 2021 Police Services Board meeting
- OPP reported 864.50 cruiser patrol hours and 32.25 foot patrol hours for November 2021 to January 2022
- OPP reported 365 RIDE programs in Northumberland County from November to January
- In camera session listed on the agenda with no details provided
Rural Advisory Committee
The Rural Advisory Committee of the Municipality of Brighton meets virtually on February 24, 2022 to approve its agenda and the minutes of its October 28, 2021 meeting, and to receive updates. The main items are a municipal update from Preston Parkinson, Director of Public Works and Infrastructure, covering recreation facilities opening and Loomis Bridge, plus correspondence from OMAFRA/AAFC and Northumberland County. The agenda itself sets out no decisions on new bylaws, contracts or fees; most items are updates or items received for information.
- Municipal update from Preston Parkinson, Director of Public Works and Infrastructure, on recreation facilities opening and Loomis Bridge
- Approval of minutes from the October 28, 2021 Rural Advisory Committee meeting
- Letter from OMAFRA and AAFC received as correspondence
- Email from Northumberland County with a Bale Wrap and Boat Wrap information sheet
- Next meeting date to be set; meeting closes with adjournment
Council Meeting
Brighton Council meets February 22, 2022 to hold a statutory public meeting on the 2022 budget and receive public comments. Council will consider a staff report to buy a new 2022 four-wheel-drive backhoe loader for $221,933.47 from Toromont Industries LTD, and will vote on bylaws including the purchase of land at Lot 33 Sharp Road and grant funding agreements for Main Street Popups. Several motions carried over from February 7 concern a possible cat by-law, traffic studies at Ontario Street/Raglan Street and Baldwin Street/Queen Street, a high water bill adjustment policy, and a management review by an HR firm.
- Purchase of one new 2022 4-wheel drive backhoe loader for $221,933.47 from Toromont Industries LTD
- Statutory public meeting on the 2022 budget to receive comments
- By-law to authorize purchase and sale of land at Part Lot 33 Concession B Brighton, Parts 1, 2 & 3 on Plan 39R-13728, Sharp Road
- By-law for a grant funding agreement with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario for Main Street Popups Retrofit Design and Construction
- By-law for a grant funding agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for Popups Old Canteen Building Retrofit
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee meets virtually on February 14, 2022 at 1:00 PM. The agenda covers approval of the agenda and the January 10, 2022 minutes, plus three outstanding items: a plaque maintenance update, the draft Heritage Permit Policy and Procedure, and a possible joint meeting with Brighton Digital Archives. No delegations, correspondence, or new reports are listed on the agenda.
- Draft Heritage Permit Policy and Procedure — carried over from the January 10 meeting, where the Director of Planning said he would make edits and bring it back
- Plaque Maintenance Update — staff follow-up requested at the January 10 meeting
- Joint Meeting with Brighton Digital Archives — committee previously agreed to wait until in-person meetings are safe
- Approval of Minutes from the January 10, 2022 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting
Council PLANNING Meeting
Brighton Council's Planning meeting on February 14, 2022 is set to consider a site plan approval application (SP01-2021) from Xplornet Communications Inc. for a proposed 45-metre self-support communications tower on leased land at 33 Grosjean Road. Council will also consider assuming roads and services in Rosslyn Estates Subdivision Phase 2A, receive a subdivision assumption status report, and authorize a one-year planning services agreement with D.M. Wills Associates Limited. Several by-laws are listed for passage, and an in camera session is scheduled.
- Site plan approval (SP01-2021) for a 45.0m Xplornet communications tower at 33 Grosjean Road, with land conveyance conditions for Grosjean Road and County Road 41
- Assumption for public use of roads and services in Rosslyn Estates Subdivision Phase 2A, with securities released subject to a $5,000.00 holdback for one service lateral repair
- Staff report on Subdivision Assumption Status received as information
- One-year planning services agreement with D.M. Wills Associates Limited, terminable earlier by either party or extendable by mutual agreement
- By-laws listed for site plan approval, road assumption, and the planning services agreement
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Municipality of Brighton Accessibility Advisory Committee meets virtually on February 11, 2022 to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and to consider its 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan, which would be recommended to Council. The committee will also discuss National AccessAbility Week brainstorming, a new grant opportunity, and an update on a blocked accessible button. The attached December 10, 2021 draft minutes are included for approval.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the committee
- 2022 Brighton Municipal Election Accessibility Plan, with a motion to approve and recommend it to Council
- National AccessAbility Week brainstorming
- New Grant Opportunity discussion
- Blocked Accessible Button Update under public accessibility concerns
Community Events Advisory Committee
The Community Events and Civic Awards Advisory Committee meets virtually on February 8, 2022 to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and to review its Terms of Reference. The committee will discuss possible 2022 events including Canada Day, Concerts in the Park, the Santa Claus Parade, Movies in the Park, and the Community Civic Awards. It will also discuss the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and receive an update from Jim Millar on the Celebrate Canada Grant. The agenda also includes approval of the November 2, 2021 minutes.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Review of the committee's Terms of Reference
- Possible 2022 events: Canada Day Celebrations, Concerts in the Park, Santa Claus Parade, Movies in the Park, Community Civic Awards (every other year), Alfred Greg Memorial Award
- Discussion of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
- Update from Jim Millar on the Celebrate Canada Grant
Council Meeting
Brighton Council is meeting on February 7, 2022 to consider the 2022 budget, which the Committee of the Whole recommended approving with a 2.45% tax increase. Council will also vote on several by-laws, including an interim tax levy for 2022 and grant funding agreements for the King Edward Community Centre roof replacement and an Information Technology Masterplan. Several notices of motion are on the agenda, including requests for traffic studies, a cat by-law, a high water bill adjustment policy, and a management review. The meeting includes an in-camera session about appointing a Sustainability Committee member.
- 2022 budget recommended with a 2.45% tax increase
- By-law for interim tax levy 2022
- Grant funding agreement for King Edward Community Centre roof replacement
- Grant funding agreement for Information Technology Masterplan
- Notices of motion: traffic studies at Ontario/Raglan and Baldwin/Queen, cat by-law, high water bill adjustment policy, management review
Economic Development Advisory Committee
Brighton's Economic Development Advisory Committee meets virtually on February 3, 2022 at 8:00 AM. The agenda includes approval of the January 13, 2022 minutes, municipal, DBIA and Chamber of Commerce updates, and correspondence on the South Eastern Ontario Production Accelerator Fund (SEOPAF). Under new business, Marty Opsteen will report on agricultural issues. No decisions on contracts, fees, or bylaws appear on this agenda.
- Report from Marty Opsteen regarding Agricultural Issues (New Business)
- Correspondence: South Eastern Ontario Production Accelerator Fund 2021/22 Year in Review — a proposed $25 million annual film stream fund within the Eastern Ontario Development Fund
- Municipal Update, DBIA Update, and Chamber of Commerce Update under Business
- Approval of Minutes from the January 13, 2022 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting
- Next meeting date listed with no date specified
Special Council Meeting
Brighton Council is holding a special meeting on January 31, 2022 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers. The only substantive item is a closed session held under the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, Subsection 239 2(b), covering personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, described as an Employer Review. The remaining agenda items are procedural: approval of the agenda, declarations of pecuniary interest, question period, a confirmatory by-law, and adjournment. Because the session is closed, no details of the discussion or any decision are stated in the agenda.
- Closed session under Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, Subsection 239 2(b) — personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; Employer Review
- Approval of the Special Meeting of Council January 31, 2022 agenda
- Declarations of pecuniary interests and the general nature thereof
- Confirmatory by-law to confirm the proceedings of the January 31, 2022 special meeting
- Adjournment of the special council meeting
Committee of the Whole
Brighton's Committee of the Whole meets January 24, 2022 to review the second draft of the 2022 budget. The draft proposes a tax levy of $10,282,062, a 4.58% budget increase over 2021, or a 2.11% tax increase after accounting for $235,429 in assessment growth. Staff also recommend adding one full-time By-law Enforcement and Compliance position at an estimated $53,333 for 2022. The agenda includes no delegations, citizen comments, or in-camera items listed.
- 2022 second draft budget proposes a $10,282,062 tax levy, a 2.11% tax increase after growth
- Staff recommend adding one full-time By-law Enforcement and Compliance officer at about $53,333 for 2022
- Addison Street tax support of $381,000 and Napoleon Street tax support of $370,000, funded from the OCIF Reserve
- Radar speed signs (6 units) at $24,000 and a security camera for pickleball courts at $10,000
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) at $180,000 and an Environmental Impact Study at $75,000
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Council PLANNING Meeting
Brighton Council held a virtual Planning meeting on January 19, 2022, including a statutory public meeting on two consent and rezoning applications. Council was asked to receive staff reports, pass rezoning by-laws, and grant provisional consent for 53 and 55 Evergreen Lane and for 211 and 223 Prince Edward Street. It also considered a public consultation plan for a proposed development at 28-30 Division Street North and by-laws to assume roads and services in two subdivisions. The agenda is a list of proposed motions; it does not record what Council actually decided.
- Rezoning 53 and 55 Evergreen Lane from Shoreline Residential Exception No. 1 (SHR-1) to SHR-15 and SHR-16, with consent application B23-2021
- Rezoning part of 223 Prince Edward Street from Urban Residential One (R1) to General Industrial Exception No. 6-Holding (M1-6-H), with consent applications B20-2021 and B21-2021
- Public consultation for a proposed development at 28-30 Division Street North, with notice mailed to landowners within 120 metres
- Development Agreement for 27 Price Street West (B11-2021 and B12-2021) for George Yanoff, JoAnne Falotico and Richard Yanoff
- By-laws to assume roads and services in Hamilton Woods Subdivision Phase 1B and Tackaberry Ridge West Subdivision Phases 1, 2 and 3
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Council Meeting
Brighton Council meets virtually on January 17, 2022 to approve its agenda and December 20, 2021 minutes, receive committee reports, and pass a by-law appointing Marina Ross as Deputy Clerk. Council will also consider motions from the December 20 meeting on a taskforce to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1973 tornado, a Spring 2022 mental health initiative, and a Platinum Jubilee proclamation for Queen Elizabeth II. A Mayor's report asks Council to grant Councillor Mark Bateman a leave of absence for medical recuperation.
- By-law to appoint Marina Ross as Deputy Clerk for the Municipality of Brighton
- Motion to strike a taskforce commemorating the 50th anniversary of the July 13, 1973 tornado that destroyed the Village of Brighton town hall
- Motion supporting a mental health initiative in Spring 2022 with community organizations
- Notice of motion to proclaim the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II from February 6 to the end of 2022
- Recommendation to amend the Trails and Bike Path Advisory Committee terms of reference to include three members of the public
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee meets virtually on January 13, 2022 at 8:00 AM. The committee will nominate and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, approve minutes from its November 4, 2021 meeting, and receive municipal, DBIA, and Chamber of Commerce updates. It will also hear an update on the Business Retention and Expansion Program and review and discuss the Waterfront Master Plan from September 2009.
- Nomination and election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2021 meeting
- Update from Chair on the Business Retention and Expansion Program
- Review and discussion of the Waterfront Master Plan - September 2009
- Municipal, DBIA, and Chamber of Commerce updates
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Brighton Heritage Advisory Committee meets virtually on January 10, 2022 to elect a chair and vice-chair, approve its November 8, 2021 minutes, and discuss a draft Heritage Permit Policy and Procedure sent by Planning Director Paul Walsh. The committee will also hear an update on a planned joint meeting with Brighton Digital Archives, review its 2021 Annual Report, and discuss plaque maintenance. No rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are on the agenda.
- Nomination and election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Discussion of Draft Heritage Permit Policy and Procedure sent by Director Paul Walsh
- Update from Chair on joint meeting with Brighton Digital Archives
- 2021 Annual Report (pages 6-7)
- Plaque Maintenance Update discussion
Committee of the Whole
Brighton's Committee of the Whole meets January 10, 2022 to continue deliberations on the 2022 capital budget, using the first draft budget book dated November 4, 2021. The draft reflects a budget increase of 2.08% or $204,443.00, though the actual tax increase is not available until assessment growth numbers arrive in mid-December. Several items are excluded from the draft, including Napoleon Street and Addison Street reconstructions and various reserve transfers, and external budget requests from several agencies had not been received.
- 2022 first draft capital budget deliberations continued, based on the November 4, 2021 budget book
- Draft budget increase of 2.08% or $204,443.00; every $98,317 equals a 1% increase
- Not included: Napoleon Street reconstruction at $865,000 and Addison Street reconstruction at $830,000
- Not included: Grants-in-Aid of $147,476, Planning Studies reserve transfer of $200,000, and Public Works Infrastructure reserve transfer of $130,000
- External budget requests not received from Lower Trent Conservation Authority, Quinte Economic Development Commission, Quinte Access, Downtown Business Improvement Association and Brighton Public Library