Brighton, ON

Economic Development Advisory Committee

Council Meeting

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Council PLANNING Meeting

Council Meeting

Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee

Rural Advisory Committee

Council Inaugural Meeting

Council Meeting

Council PLANNING Meeting

Council Meeting

Council Meeting

Brighton Council will meet on August 20, 2026, starting with a closed session to discuss cybersecurity, potential land acquisition, and labor negotiations. The open meeting includes a presentation on an archaeological assessment and a statutory public meeting for planning matters, but no specific planning applications are listed.

• Closed session under Municipal Act s.239(2) for cybersecurity, land acquisition, and labor relations
• Presentation by Nick Gromoff of Ground Truth Archaeology Limited on archaeological assessment
• Adoption of minutes from July 27 and July 29, 2026 meetings
• Statutory Public Meeting under Planning Act s.34 to receive public comments

Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA)

The Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) board is holding its monthly meeting with standard procedural items: land acknowledgement, approval of agenda and minutes, declarations of interest, and reports. The agenda also lists possible 2026 projects for discussion, including tree maintenance at the Sobeys parking lot, updating lights at Memorial Park, signage at the Memorial Park stage, and a tree/garden refresh at the post office.

• Sobeys Parking Lot: trees need maintenance/replacement and garden refresh
• Memorial Park Lights: update 3 pole lights in the park
• Memorial Park stage: possible logo application on stage wall signage
• Post Office: replace tree and refresh garden in front of post office

Applefest Steering Committee

The Applefest Steering Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, and to receive updates on event planning, including economic development, Children's Village, entertainment, and the car show. The agenda is largely procedural, with no delegations or correspondence listed.

• Approval of agenda and minutes from July 15, 2026 meeting
• Economic Development Update - Caroline/Jenna, including Cadets volunteers and WOW 100.9 spot at Street Fair
• Children's Village update - Beckie/Karli
• Entertainment update - Dennis
• Car Show update - Sherry/Chris

Community Events Steering Committee

The Community Events and Civic Awards Steering Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, then receive updates on upcoming events including Movie in the Park, Soap Box Derby, and the Santa Claus Parade. No delegations or correspondence are scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural with discussion items on event planning.

• Approval of August 11, 2026 agenda
• Approval of July 14, 2026 minutes
• Discussion: Movie in the Park/Soap Box Derby updates
• Discussion: Santa Claus Parade updates
• Next meeting dates: Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, 2026

Special Council Meeting - 29 Jul 2026 - Land Banking Vision Program

The Brighton Special Council meeting on July 29, 2026, is primarily procedural, with the main substantive item being a resolution to enter closed session under the Municipal Act. The closed session will discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition and negotiation strategies related to the Land Bank / Vision Program initiative.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(c) and (k) of the Municipal Act to discuss land acquisition/disposition and negotiation strategies for the Land Bank / Vision Program
• Confirmatory by-law to authorize the proceedings of the meeting

Council and Planning Meeting

Council will hold a closed session to discuss potential land acquisition, then move to open session for a statutory public meeting on a farm consolidation consent application. Notable decisions include draft plan approval and zoning by-law amendment for the Westgate subdivision at 114B Ontario Street, approval of a $221,000 tractor loader backhoe purchase, and endorsement of a $500,000 matching funding application for King Edward Park upgrades. Council will also receive presentations on Willow Point Road remediation funding, a Nature Conservancy of Canada project, and a multi-use recreation feasibility study.

• Closed session under s.239(2)(c) for potential land acquisition
• Delegation: Jackie Steele requesting additional funding for Willow Point Road remediation
• Consent application for farm consolidation at 15064 Telephone Road
• Contract award for 2026 Tractor Loader Backhoe at $221,000 (excl. taxes)
• Funding application for King Edward Park upgrades with $500,000 municipal match

Applefest Steering Committee

This meeting will receive updates from members on Applefest 2026 planning, including Economic Development, Entertainment, Car Show, and Children's Village. The committee will also consider correspondence from Brighton Barn Theatre requesting inclusion in the festival calendar. No new funding decisions are on the agenda; previous meeting approvals included sponsorships and a portable terminal.

• Report from Members on Entertainment – five local musical groups confirmed, seeking duo/solo for second stage
• Car Show update – vendor list finalized, entrance change to reduce congestion on Dundas Street
• Children's Village update – main event items confirmed for $12,234.23, Lego zone for $2,750.00, Zoo to You for $3,097.00 plus HST
• Correspondence from Nikki Parks, Brighton Barn Theatre, requesting inclusion of theatre events in Applefest calendar
• Next meeting dates set: August 19, September 16, and October 21, 2026

Community Events Steering Committee

The committee is reviewing the recent Canada Day event and discussing updates for future programming. Discussion topics include Movie in the Park, Soap Box Derby, and Concerts in the Park.

• Canada Day event review
• Movie in the Park/Soap Box Derby updates
• Concerts in the Park updates
• Correspondence from Mayor Ostrander regarding Canada Day

Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA)

The Brighton Downtown Business Improvement Area board is meeting to review committee reports, approve June minutes, and discuss possible 2026 maintenance projects for the Sobeys parking lot, Memorial Park, and the Post Office area. The agenda outlines standard procedural items and does not list finalized decisions or budget approvals.

• Review of Beautify Brighton and Light up Brighton committee reports
• Discussion of tree maintenance and garden refresh at the Sobeys parking lot
• Update of three pole lights in Memorial Park
• Review of signage options for the Memorial Park stage wall
• Consideration of tree replacement and garden refresh at the Post Office

Rural Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates on rural broadband funding, road hard-topping projects, and a new subdivision in Codrington. Members are also tasked with providing recommendations to Council based on the recent Brighton Rural Resident Survey.

• CBM Subdivision in Codrington
• Rural Roads 'hard-topping' project
• Brighton Rural Resident Survey results
• Rural Broadband funding update

Brighton Public Library Board

The Brighton Public Library Board will receive the 2025 audit presentation from Baker Tilly, review the CEO report for May/June 2026, and discuss financial statements. Policy updates include OP-12 on General Facility Use and OP-19 on The Library and Political Elections.

• Audit 2025 presentation by Baker Tilly
• CEO report for May/June 2026
• Balance sheet and budget vs actual to May 31, 2026
• Policy update OP-12: General Facility Use
• Policy update OP-19: The Library and Political Elections

Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the Brighton Secondary Plan (Area Wide Efficient Land Use Plan) as an official plan amendment. Other business includes presentations from the Northumberland Humane Society and on epilepsy school safety, appointments to committees, and updates on the OPG Wesleyville Project and wastewater treatment upgrades.

• Presentation from Northumberland Humane Society on community support
• Appointment of Byron McBride to Brighton Landfill Liaison Committee
• Approval of Council Community Engagement Forums Policy
• Rescheduling of August 24 and September 8/14 meetings
• By-law to adopt Brighton Secondary Plan (Official Plan Amendment)

Heritage Advisory Committee

The committee is discussing the heritage status of several local structures, including a log house at 101 Harbour Street and the Hops Barn. Members are also reviewing updated Terms of Reference for the committee's mandate.

• Review of 101 Harbour Street 'log house'
• Discussion regarding the Hops Barn
• Smithfield Plaque location review
• Update to Committee Terms of Reference

CANCELLED: Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting was cancelled. It had been scheduled for a Brighton Land Bank Program Visioning Session, including a closed session to discuss confidential commercial information.

• Cancelled visioning session on Brighton Land Bank Program
• Closed session under Municipal Act for trade secret information

Northumberland OPP Detachment Board

The board will review Ontario Provincial Police reports from May 2026 and discuss updates regarding the PGO Spring Conference. The meeting includes a discussion with the Northumberland County Director of Public Works.

• Ontario Provincial Police Reports for May 2026
• Briefing Note on Bill 119: Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act 2026
• Executive Assistant annual review (Closed Session)

Applefest Steering Committee

The Applefest Steering Committee discusses event logistics including a portable payment terminal ($61/month rental), Children's Village activities, entertainment applications, and car show setup. They also review correspondence recommending Kent Swan Music for performances.

• Discussion of Moneris wireless terminal: $150 activation, $61/month rental (pro-rated for ~7 days use)
• Review of sponsorship applications and vendor applications (322 received)
• Planning for Children's Village: square dancing, Lego activity, quotes for activities
• Car show entrance reconfiguration and ad in Old Autos magazine
• Correspondence recommending local country musician Kent Swan Music for Applefest or Concerts in Park

Community Events Steering Committee

The committee receives updates on upcoming community events, including Canada Day, Movie in the Park, Soap Box Derby, Concerts in the Park, and Santa Claus Parade. No formal decisions are expected; the focus is on coordinating volunteers and logistics. Correspondence recommends local musician Kent Swan Music for future concerts.

• Canada Day: Kinsmen pancake breakfast, library attendance, hockey team parade, face painter $100 (previously approved)
• Soap Box Derby: cap at 24 racers, double elimination, timeline 2:30–8:00 pm, prizes donated by Herrington Real Estate
• Movie in the Park: 'Days of Thunder' selected, popcorn ordered, DBIA providing water and chips
• Kent Swan Music recommended for Concerts in the Park and Applefest
• Next meeting dates: July 14 through November 10, 2026

Council PLANNING Meeting

Council will hold statutory public meetings on consent applications and an official plan amendment for 400 Chatten Road. They will also consider adoption of the Brighton Secondary Plan (Area Wide Efficient Land Use Plan), approve $25,600 in community improvement plan funding for four properties, and authorize a farmland lease rate increase to $55/acre. Several pre-servicing and part-lot control exemption agreements for subdivisions are also on the agenda.

• Consent application B04-2026 for a new residential lot at 204 Ontario Street
• Official Plan Amendment OPA01-2026 redesignating 400 Chatten Road from 'Aggregate Resource' to 'Rural' for two new lots
• Community Improvement Plan funding of $25,600 for properties at 19 Main St, 72 Main St, 17-19 Prince Edward St, and 21 Prince Edward St
• Land lease rate increase for municipally owned farmland from $40 to $55 per acre with Donalea Farms Inc.
• Pre-servicing agreement for Applewood Meadows Phase IV subdivision (SUB2021-02)

Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review accessible features at select municipal parks and discuss possible improvements. The meeting is primarily procedural with a focus on a physical tour of the facilities.

• Parks Tour: Walas Park, Peace Park, Cedar Trail, King Edward Park
• Review of accessible features and possible improvements
• Lunch at King Edward Park (75 Elizabeth Street)
• Next meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive updates on several projects, including the groundbreaking of the Tru by Hilton hotel, the implementation of the new community brand, and the status of Community Improvement Plan (CIP) applications. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Tru by Hilton ground has broken in Brighton
• CIP project approvals and next steps discussed
• Branding launch and implementation update (Week 5 of 15-week schedule)
• New municipal website nearing launch
• FIFA World Cup watch party planned for June 18, 2026

Council Meeting

Council will vote on installing portable traffic signals at Main and Ontario Streets for a detour during the Prince Edward Street reconstruction. Other decisions include consolidating advisory committees, appointing a new integrity commissioner, and authorizing a twinning agreement with Brighton, New York.

• Approve $? rental of temporary traffic signals from Archer Traffic Control for Prince Edward St detour
• Consolidate Applefest Steering Committee with Community Events Steering Committee
• Terminate Principles Integrity as Integrity Commissioner; appoint ADR Chambers
• Authorize twinning agreement with Brighton, New York, USA
• Approve Brighton Garden Club metal structure and plaque for 100th anniversary in Municipal Centre garden

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting solely for an economic development familiarization (FAM) tour. Council members will visit North Gate Organics, Mike & Lori's Garden Centre, White Ash Glass Studio, and Timbr Studio, followed by lunch in council chambers. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• 8:30-9:15am: North Gate Organics farm tour
• 9:30-10:15am: Mike & Lori's Garden Centre tour
• 10:30-11:15am: White Ash Glass Studio tour
• 11:30-12:15pm: Timbr Studio tour
• 12:30pm: Lunch in Council Chambers

Brighton Public Library Board

Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee will receive a status update on the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, including a proposed sustainability statement and 24 action objectives selected for feasibility review. They will also review summaries of provincial decisions on natural resources regulatory reform and renewable energy approval amendments. Additionally, a committee structure review to consolidate committees is on the agenda.

• Integrated Community Sustainability Plan status update with proposed sustainability statement and 24 action objectives for feasibility review
• Natural Resources Regulatory and Permit Reform Initiative decision summary from Ontario
• Amending the Renewable Energy Approval summary from Ontario Regulatory Registry
• Consolidation of Committees – Committee Structure Review
• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2026 meeting

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will discuss a staff recommendation to dissolve itself along with other committees, consolidating into a new 'Connected Community Working Group.' The recommendation also includes updates to the Committee of Council Administration Policy and adoption of a simplified procedure by-law. The committee deferred this discussion at its previous meeting and will revisit it now.

• Consolidation of three committees (Rural, JEDI, Environmental Sustainability) into a single Connected Community Working Group
• Proposed dissolution of Health Services Advisory Committee and Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Updated Committee of Council Administration Policy with new definitions and EDI practices
• Adoption of a Simplified Procedure By-law for committees, including future live-streaming requirements

Applefest Steering Committee

The Applefest Steering Committee will hear delegations from Friends of Presqu'ile about a nature centre renovation and from New Frontier, a local wrestling promotion, about hosting entertainment. Members will also receive updates on entertainment, children's village, car show, and economic development. The committee will discuss a proposal to consolidate committees from the Deputy Clerk.

• Delegation from New Frontier wrestling promotion proposing to perform at Applefest
• Friends of Presqu'ile presenting 'From Garage to Greatness' nature centre renovation at Presqu'ile Park
• Economic Development Coordinator reports 245 vendor applications received for Applefest
• Quench Buggies approved at prior meeting at $1,500 each for Applefest
• Consolidation of committees discussed by Deputy Clerk Jessica Polley

Council Meeting

Council will hear a delegation on the proposed Wesleyville nuclear plant, vote on adopting 2026 tax rates, consider waiving vendor fees for community events, and decide on a Pride flag raising event. Other items include truck traffic on Telephone Road, a banner policy update with Hydro One, and a request for $6,861.55 to revitalize a school basketball court.

• Delegation on proposed nuclear plant at Wesleyville
• Final passage of 2026 tax rates bylaw
• Waiver of vendor fees for community events in parks for current season
• Request for $6,861.55 to complete Brighton Public School basketball court revitalization
• Authorize Hydro One occupancy agreement for banner brackets

Northumberland OPP Detachment Board

The Northumberland OPP Detachment Board will review OPP reports for March and April, consider a request from East Northumberland Secondary School to sponsor a graduation award for a student pursuing Police Foundations or Criminology, and discuss a final Government Framework Memo for Board Policy 0035.

• Review of OPP reports for March and April 2026
• Request from ENSS to sponsor a graduation award in Police Foundations or Criminology
• Discussion of Board Policy 0035 Final Government Framework Memo
• Correspondence on OAPSB training, PGO membership, and Inspector General's police integrity inspection

Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA)

The Downtown Business Improvement Area board will hold its monthly meeting, including committee reports and financial updates. The main discussion will center on possible 2026 projects such as maintenance of the Sobeys parking lot garden, updating lights in Memorial Park, adding signage to the stage, and replacing the tree at the post office.

• Sobeys parking lot tree maintenance and garden refresh
• Update three pole lights in Memorial Park
• Signage for Memorial Park stage (possible logo application)
• Replace tree and refresh garden at post office