CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON COUNCIL MEETING April 16, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.

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1 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON COUNCIL MEETING April 16, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton met in Council Chambers on the above date at 6:30 p.m. Members Present: Staff Members: Mayor Mark Walas, Deputy Mayor Tom Rittwage, Councillors Craig Kerr, John Martinello, Emily Rowley, Mary Tadman and Mike Vandertoorn Gayle Frost, CAD; Andrew Drzewiecki, Director of Public Works & Development; Linda Widdifield, Director of Finance & Administrative Services; Lloyd Hutchinson, Fire Chief; Jim Millar, Director of Parks & Recreation; Ken Hurford, Manager of Planning Services; and Vicki Kimmett, Deputy Clerk 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. A quorum was present. 2. APPROVALOFAGENDA Resolution No Moved by: Councillor Mary Tadman Seconded by: Councillor Emily Rowley That Council approves the Agenda for the April 16, 2012 as presented, with the addition of a closed session item being a property matter. 3. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTERESTS & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF Councillor Emily Rowley informed Council that regarding agenda item 11.1, coastal restoration, that a family member owned an adjacent property; and also, that she had a conflict to declare with an agenda item in the closed session regarding CUPE negotiations since her husband is an employee of the municipality. Councillor Mike Vandertoorn declared a conflict of interest with agenda item 18.1 because he had a relative who would be working with one of the parties in May, ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Mark Walas spoke about the opening game of the Nemesis Lacrosse League in Brighton, the Torch of Life passing through Brighton, the Civic Awards dinner and the Minor Hockey Awards Deputy Mayor Tom Rittwage spoke about observing the Fire Department at work, in response to the invitation to Council from the Fire Chief, as they unveiled 3000 feet of fire hose to determine the response capabilities of the Department Councillor Emily Rowley reminded Council and the public of the upcoming Pitch In program Councillor Craig Kerr reminded Council and the public of the Friday opening at Proctor House 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1. Council Minutes April 2,2012 Resolution No That Council approves the minutes of the of April 2, 2012 as presented. 2. Council Minutes Closed Session April 2,2012 Resolution No seconded by: Councillor Mary Tadman That Council approves the minutes of the Closed Session of April 2, 2012 as presented. 6. STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING PURSUANT TO SECTION 290(1) OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 AS AMENDED None

2 7. PLANNING ISSUES None 8. DELEGATIONS 1. Community Living presentation by Shannon Coleson & Lynn Simpson regarding the ongoing work of the agency Resolution No That Council receives the Community Living presentation by Shannon Coleson & Lynn Simpson regarding the ongoing work of the agency 9. STAFF REPORTS 1. Lloyd Hutchinson, Fire Chief a) Emergency Preparedness Week Resolution No Moved by: Councillor craig Kerr That Council proclaims the week of May 61h to 121h, 2012 as Emergency Preparedness Week in Brighton and encourages all citizens to prepare an emergency survival kit. b) Fire Department Monthly Report Resolution No Moved by: Councillor Craig Kerr That Council receives the Fire Department Activity Report for March Vaughn Finch, Community Development Officer a) CDO Monthly Report Resolution No Moved by: councilloriohn Martinello Seconded by: councillor Mike Vandertoorn That Council receives the CDO Monthly Report, dated April 16th, 2012, as information. 3. Linda Widdifield, Director of Finance & Administrative Services a) 2011 Final Contract Policing Cost Summary Report Resolution No Moved by: Councillor Mike Vandertoorn That Council receives the 2011 Final Contract Policing Cost Summary Report and directs staff to transfer the $56, to the Policing Reserve to be utilized in future years. b) Policy Amendment Report Resolution No Moved by: councillor Mike vandertoorn That Council approves amendments to Schedule A of the Tangible Capital Asset Policy; and, That Council approves amendments to the Cash Handling Policy; and, That Council approves amendments to the Annual Budget Process Policy. c) March 2012 Accounts Payable Report Resolution No Moved by: Councillor John Martinello Seconded by: councillor Mike vandertoorn That Council receives the March Accounts Payable Report, in the amount of $1,975,898.36, as paid. April16, 2012 Municipality of Brighton Page 2 of6

3 4. Jim Millar, Direction of Parks & Recreation a) Municipality of Brighton Health & Safety Annual Endorsement Resolution No Moved by: Councilloriohn Martinello That Council receives the report from the Director of Parks and Recreation and approves the 2012 Workplace Health and Safety Policy Statement and Responsibilities as attached. b) Municipal Staff Health & Safety Celebration Day Resolution No Moved by: Councillor Craig Kerr That Council receives the report from the Director of Parks and Recreation and approves the annual staff health and safety celebration on Thursday, April 26th between 11:30 and 2pm at the King Edward Park Community Centre inviting all members of staff, Mayor Walas and members of Council. c) ECO RUN Report Resolution No Moved by: councillor Mary Tadman Seconded by: councillor Mike vandertoorn That Council receives the report from the Director of Parks and Recreation as information and grants the use of municipal facilities and parking lots as well as the closing of Alice Street from Dundas to Elizabeth Streets from 9:30-lOam on Tuesday, May 8th for the ECO RUN event on May 7th and 8th, Council Direction Follow Up List a) Parks & Recreation; Finance & Administration; Fire & Emergency Services; and Community Development Resolution No Moved by: councillor Emily Rowley That Council receives the Council Direction Follow Up List Parks & Recreation, Finance & Administration, Fire & Emergency Services and Community Development, as information. 6. Councillor Requests for Information & Comment CouncillorJohn Martinello asked about the Codrington pit issue Councillor Emily Rowley spoke about the recommendations from the Integrity Commissioner Councillor John Martinello asked about the recovery of money from the former Applefest Committee 10. NOTICE OF MOTIONS AND MOTIONS 1. Notice of Motions None 2. Motions None 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Referred from the April 2, 2012 Council meeting: Presqu ile Bay Coastal Wetland Restoration Project 12. BY-LAWS None Resolution No Moved by: Councillor Craig Kerr That Council supports in principle the project described by Scott Anderson and will reconsider specific involvement when the planning group is formed. April16, 2012 Municipality of Brighton PageS of 6

4 13. REPORTS OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL 1. 2 Ontario Street Property Working Committee, Minutes Resolution No Moved by: Councillor Mary Tadman April 4, 2012 Seconded by: Councillor Emily Rowley That Council approves the 2 Ontario Street Property Working Committee Minutes of April 4, REPORTS OF STATUTORY COMMITTEES, BOARDS & EXTERNAL AGENCIES 1. Northumberland County Council, Minutes February 15, 2012 Resolution No That Council receives the reports of Statutory Committees, Boards and External Agencies: 1. Northumberland County Council, Minute5 February 15, CORRESPONDENCE 1. Clinton Ekdahl requesting that May29 be proclaimed Day of the Honeybee Resolution No Moved by: Councillor John Martinello That Council supports the correspondence from Clinton Ekdahl requesting that May29 be proclaimed Day of the Honeybee; and Proclaims May 29th the Day of the Honeybee in perpetuity. 16. FYI CORRESPONDENCE 1. Allison J. Stuart, Assi5tant Deputy Minister and Chief, Ministry to Community Safety and Correctional Services with congratulations for completing the mandatory emergency management program 2. Mr. Wayne Artkin, with thanks for replacing a missing name sign 3. Chris D. Lewis, OPP Commissioner costs to municipalities and the establishment of the Municipal Policing Bureau Resolution No Moved by: Councillor Mike Vandertoorn That Council receives the correspondence from: 1. Allison J. Stuart, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief, Ministry to Community Safety and Correctional Services with congratulations for completing the mandatory emergency management program 2. Mr. Wayne Artkin, with thanks for replacing a missing name sign 3. Chris D. Lewis, OPP Commissioner costs to municipalities and the establishment of the Municipal Policing Bureau 17. QUESTION PERIOD Residents & Press Scott Anderson asked about a letter to Rick Norlock, M.P., regarding the Sustainability Fund David Green asked about the OPP and the budget process Mike Martell asked about the budget and the Integrity Commissioner s report Roger McMurray asked about emergency planning Joyce Cassin asked about the balance of the policing reserve Council recessed at 7:50 p.m. and reconvened at 8:00 p.m. April 16, 2012 Municipality of Brighton Page 4 of 6

5 18. IN CAMERA SESSION Resolution No Moved by: Councilloriohn Martinello That Council now moves into Closed Session to consider: 1. Land acquisition being a subject regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended 2. Terry Whyte, Templeman Menninga to report on Collective Agreement negotiations with CUPE Local 5085 and ratification of the Collective Agreement being a subject regarding labour relations or employee negotiations, pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended. 3. Added to the agenda: Land acquisition being a subject regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board pursuant to Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended The following resolutions were passed in the closed session: Resolution No regarding a personnel matter. Resolution No to adjourn the closed session and return to open session. Having declared a conflict Councillor Mike Vandertoorn left Chambers while this matter was discussed and did not participate in the vote on the following two resolutions. Resolution No Moved by: Deputy Mayor Tom Rittwage That Council approves passing a bylaw authorizing entering into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Ontario Soil Recycling Brighton Inc for the purchase of approximately acres at the purchase price upon satisfaction that all conditions are met. By-Law No Resolution No Moved by: Deputy MayorTom Rittwage That Council gives a By-Law its first, second and third reading and finally passed this date: Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute an agreement between Ontario Soil Recycling Brighton Inc. (formerly DEC Environmental Ltd.) and the Municipality of Brighton regarding the agreement of purchase and sale for the property at Part of Lots 33-34, Concession B, Brighton being Part of PIN (LT) Councillor Mike Vandedoorn returned to Chambers. Having declared o conflict Councillor Emily Rowley left Chambers while this matter was discussed and did not participate in the vote on the following resolution. Resolution No Moved by: Deputy Mayor Tom Rittwage Seconded by: councilloriohn Martinello That Council ratifies the CUPE Local 5085 Collective Agreement for the term of January 2,2012 to December 31, 2014, including a rate increase of 2% % in 2012, 2 A % in 2013 and 3.0% in April 16, 2012 Municipality of Brighton PageS of 6

6 Recorded vote requested by: Deputy Mayor Tom Rittwage Mayor Mark Walas Yea Thomas Rittwage Yea Craig Kerr Yea Emily Rowley Absent John Martinello Yea Mary Tadman Yea 1 absent Yeas 6 Nays 0 Mike Vandertoorn Yea 19. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW NO Resolution No Moved by: Deputy MayorTom Rittwage That Council gives a By-Law its first, 5econd and third reading and finally passed this date: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Brighton meeting held on April 16, ADJOURNMENT Resolution No Moved by: Deputy Mayor Tom Rittwage That the Municipality of Brighton Council meeting be adjourned at 9:10 p.m., Council to meet again on Monday, April 30, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor. JJJ (ayle Frost, CAO/Clek April16, 2012 Municipality of Brighton Page 6 of 6