Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton Council Meeting Minutes February 5, :30 PM

Transcription

1 Corporation of the Minutes February 5, :30 PM The Council of the Corporation of the met in Council Chambers on the above date at 6:30 p.m. Members present:,, Councillor John Martinello, Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray, Councillor Brian Ostrander,, and Staff present: Bill Watson, CAO; Lucas Kelly, Manager of Capital Infrastructure; Stephen Ashton, Manager of Planning, Building & Community Development; and, Vicki Kimmett, Deputy Clerk 1. Call to Order 1.1. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. A quorum was present. 2. Approval of Agenda 2.1. Items to be added to the agenda Resolution No That Council amend the February 5, 2018 Council agenda to remove Matt MacDonald, G. D. Jewell Engineering as a delegate, Matt MacDonald had a death in the family and sent his regrets. Resolution No That Council amends the February 5, 2018 Council agenda to add a By-law authorizing the appointment of a representative on behalf of the Municipality pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act under Section Resolution No Seconded by Martinello That Council defer 19.1 to the February 20, 2018 Council meeting. Resolution No That the Harbour Point Detention Pond be added to the agenda as item 11.1, and move 11.2 from Notice of Motion to a Motion. Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray Councillor Brian Ostrander (Seconded

2 2.2. Agenda Approval Resolution No That Council approve the February 5, 2018 Council agenda as amended. 3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interests and the General Nature Thereof 3.1. declared a pecuniary interest regarding Proctor Park Condo/Lakeside Landing as he is the principle owner of Ontario Limited.should it be discussed. 4. Announcements 4.1. reminded the public that History Week was beginning the third weekend in February. 5. Adoption of Minutes 5.1. Council meeting January 15, 2018 minutes for approval. Resolution No Moved by That the January 15, 2018 Council meeting minutes be approved as presented or amended Closed Meeting Session January 15, 2018 meeting minutes. Resolution No Moved by That the January 15, 2018 Closed Meeting Session minutes be approved as presented or amended. 6. Statutory Public Meeting 7. Delegations 7.1. Graham Healer, Shawn Pahwa, and Anton Cobzev representing Gnome Works Inc., regarding the sale of Lot 10 East Brighton Industrial Park to Gnome Works Greenhouses Inc. Mr. Pahwa and Mr. Cobzev discussed their education and work eperience and how it led to the development of Gnomeworks Inc. and gave a brief presentation on future plans. Resolution No Seconded by That Council receives delegation from Graham Healer regarding the sale of Lot 10 East Brighton Industrial Park to Gnome Works Greenhouses Inc. Page 1 of 8

3 7.2. This delegation was withdrawn to appear at a later date. Matt MacDonald, JD Jewel Engineering to address Council's questions regarding Storm Water Master Plan RFP, in relations the eperience of the firm, 7.3. Olivia Sparrow and Camilla Correll, Emmons & Olivier Resources Inc., to address Council's questions regarding the eperience of the firm, EOR, and the proposed timeline for Brighton's Stormwater Master Plan Update, and to show Council EOR's commitment to providing the necessary stormwater planning services to the Municipality. Ms Sparrow and Ms Correll gave a presentation on other projects they have been involved with and how to best integrate a new Stormwater Master Plan with the eisting Plan. Resolution No Moved by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray Seconded by That Council received delegation from Olivia Sparrow and Camilla Correll, EOR regarding the proposed Stormwater Master Plan Update. 8. Citizen Comments 8.1. February 5, 2018 Citizens Comments Cheryl Langevin spoke regarding disclosure of the Stormwater Master Plan Proposal with a request to add to the minutes of Monday, February 5, Resolution No That Council receive Citizens comments from the February 5, 2018 Council meeting. 9. Staff Reports 9.1. Clerks Department Blue Dot Declaration Resolution No That Council at recent meeting considered a Staff Report regarding Blue Dot Declaration - The Right to a Healthy Environment; and That a resolution be presented to Council to endorse the Blue Dot Declaration for the. Resolution No Seconded by Martinello That Council refer to staff item 9.1, to report back to Council on the cost of implementation Clerks Department Appointment of Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator Resolution No That Council of the receive staff report regarding appointment of Integrity Commissioner and Closed Page 2 of 8

4 Meeting Investigator; and That Council defer appointment of an Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator until January Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray (Seconded Councillor Brian Ostrander Public Works and Environment Department Storm Water Master Plan, RFP PW Additional Information Resolution No Seconded by Martinello That Council receives this report as information regarding the Storm Water Master Plan award. 10. Council Direction Follow Up List Council Direction Follow Up List as of February 5, 2018 declared pecuniary interest and vacated his seat as Chair to refrain from discussion. Resolution No That Council directs that any letters sent regarding OMB costs and Lakeside Landing recently sent by legal counsel be made public after receiving a legal opinion on solicitor client privilege. Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray (Seconded Councillor Brian Ostrander reconvened his seat has Chair for further business of council. Resolution No Seconded by That Council receives the Council Direction Follow Up List for information as presented or amended. Page 3 of 8

5 11. Notice of Motions & Motions Motion Resolution No That Council direct staff to clear out all pampas grass from the discharge structure located at the south end of the Harbour Point Stormwater Detention Pond. Council further directs that all of this work be completed no later than April 15, The attached forms part of this motion. Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray Councillor Brian Ostrander (Seconded Motion Moved by: Martinello Seconded by: Councillor Brian Ostrander Resolution No Whereas the Insurance Bureau of Canada states that "Climate change is causing severe weather events, especially storms involving floods, to happen more frequently and with greater intensity;" Whereas water damages are now the most common cause of home insurance claims; Whereas the Brighton residential area south of the railroad tracks is a very highly developed, low-lying, end-of-drainage & flood-prone area; And Whereas in order to protect Brighton tapayers' lives & homes from the dangers of flooding; Now Therefore, Council requests that the Lower Trent Conservation Authority (LTCA) develops a plan - & marks up all removable fallen trees & other obstructions - for the removal of all fallen trees & other obstructions from the section of Butler Creek south of Highway 2. And Further Council requests that LTCA have this plan completed no later than 30 April Page 4 of 8

6 Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray Councillor Brian Ostrander (Seconded Notice of Motion Council directs staff to amend the Procedural Bylaw so that it is clear that the only vote that requires 2/3 majority support of Council is a vote on a motion of reconsideration. 12. Unfinished Business Storm Water Management RFP PW This matter is on hold until Matt MacDonald, Jewell Engineering addresses Council. 13. By-Laws By-law to enter into agreement with Jeffery G. Wallans Construction Limited. Resolution No 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 Mayor and Clerk to eecute an agreement between the Corporation of and Jeffrey G. Wallans Construction Limited for Brighton Administration Building and Library Renovation at 35 Alice St By-law to appoint two members pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act Resolution No Seconded by That Council gives a by-law its first, second, and third reading and finally passes on this date: A By-law authorizing the appointment of Councillors John Martinello and Mary Tadman on behalf of the Municipality, pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act. 14. Reports of Advisory Committees of Council Save Our Heritage Organization Committee Meeting December 14, 2017 minutes Resolution No Page 5 of 8

7 That Council receive the minutes of the Save Our Heritage Organization meeting December 14, 2017 as presented. 15. Reports of Statutory Committees, Boards & Eternal Agencies 16. Correspondence Brian Patterson, Too Far Too Fast correspondence requesting Council to pass a motion to prevent the opening of legalized cannabis stores in the community. Resolution No Seconded by That Council receive correspondence from Brian Patterson, Too Far Too Fast regarding request for Council to pass a motion to prevent the opening of legalized cannabis stores in the community Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada requesting Council to proclaim May 10, 11, 12, 2018 as Carnation Days in the. Resolution No That Council proclaims May 10, 11, 12, 2018 as Carnation Days in the. 17. FYI Correspondence Municipality of Trent Hills Notice of meeting (March 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.) to consider enlargement of Lower Trent Region Conservation Area Jurisdiction Resolution No Moved by Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray Seconded by That Council receive Notice of Meeting from the Municipality of Trent Hills to consider enlargement of Lower Trent Region Conservation Authority Jurisdiction as information. 18. Question Period Brenda Richardson had questions regarding stormwater detention ponds Greg Lalonde asked if groundwater would be taken into account in the new Stormwater Master Plan 19. In Camera Session 20. Confirmatory By-Law February 5, 2018 Resolution No Moved by That Council gives a By-law it s first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Council meeting held on Page 6 of 8

8 February 5, Adjournment February 5, 2018 Resolution No That the February 5, 2018 Council meeting adjourn at 9:01 p.m. Candice Doiron, Clerk Mark A. Walas, Mayor Page 7 of 8

9 / From: Brenda Richardson Sent: February 2, :47 AM To: Subject: Harbour Point Pond Councillor Martinello; Here is a list of the key points regarding the cleaning of Harbor Point Pond - Mr. David Fisher of the MOECC gave the town a deadline of September 2017 to have a maintenance plan in place for the detention pond - Mr. Richard Sparham, Gord Fletcher and 3 staff came to look at the options and discuss what their options were December This meeting was offered by Mr Spa rham 1. Ground too soft for equipment will be back when ground is frozen to dig out front of catch basin, trim trees and remove pampass grass, letters to be sent to residents around the pond to advise them of equipment coming in if they have any personal items on town property 2. January 2018 Mr Sparham told me that there was no money to do the above ecept for the grass and that their was too much public involvement and we should just let them do their job. He also informed me that no letters had been sent to the residents. Brenda Richardson Page 9 of 8