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Then we're going to get going. We had a little internet disruption there, but we're good to go. So please, everyone, silence cell phones and other electronic devices as we carry into this meeting. It is 406 p.m. I'll call this special council meeting to order. We acknowledge that we gather on the traditional territory of the Mississauga, Anishinabak now of Alderville, First Nation. We under their enduring relationship with this land and recognize the deep cultural and historical significance of their contributions to our community.
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As we discussed our proposed land banking program on lands where archaeological assessment
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has indicated the presence of early indigenous use, we reaffirm our commitment to respecting
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indigenous history rights and perspectives.
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In our planning decisions today, let us strive for a future rooted in equity, sustainability
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and reconciliation, ensuring that the heritage embedded in these lands is respected as we build
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for the community's future.
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I have a motion moved by Councillor McCoslin seconded by Councillor Wilden that July 29,
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2026, special council meeting agenda be approved as presented. Is there any discussion?
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All in favor. Are there any opposed? That motion is carried. I will note that Councillor
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Butler has sent regrets for this afternoon's meeting.
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Members of council have any declarations of interest and if so, the general nature thereof.
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There are none noted.
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The topic of the special council meeting is pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, RSO
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2001, as amended, Subsection 239-2-C, a proposed depending acquisition or disposition
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of land by the municipality and or K, a position planned procedure criteria instruction.
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To be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the
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municipality specifically regarding a land bank program,
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visioning program.
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And with that, I have a motion moved by Councillor Wildon,
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seconded by Councillor McCoslin,
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the council resolve into close session July 29th, 2026 at 408 p.m.,
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pursuant to section 239 to C of the Municipal Act,
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2001 is amended to consider a proposed depending acquisition
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or disposition of land by the municipality
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and a position plan procedure criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on,
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or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality, specifically regarding
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the land bank program and vision program initiative. Is there any discussion? All in favor?
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I'm being none opposed. That motion is carried. And we will take a four-minute recess while
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staff prepare for the closed session meeting, and I will let everyone know that there is
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Quick question. Do you want all of the paperwork?
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That we received today to be handed back.
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Thank you. I have a motion moved by Councillor Wright, seconded by Councillor Rowley, that the close, that council rise from closed session at July 29th, 2026 at 6.19 p.m. And report as follows. Councilor Wilden,
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I'm still talking into a microphone. And report as follows, direction was provided to staff regarding the land bank vision program and no further reportable action or no further reportable action.
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is there any discussion? All in favour?
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I have being then opposed. That motion is carried.
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We have no one in the gallery for question period.
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I have a motion moved by Councillor Wilden.
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Seconded by Councillor McCawson.
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That Councillor gives a by-lots for a second and third reading and finally passes on this date
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being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton.
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Special Council Meeting held on July 29, 2026 is there any discussion?
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All in favour?
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However, being then opposed, that motion is carried.
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And finally, a motion moved by Council McCoslin.
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Seconded by Councilor Wilder, July 29, 2026.
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Special Council meeting adjourned at 6.20 p.m.
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Is there any discussion?
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All in favor?
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And being then opposed, that motion is carried.
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Thank you very much, everybody.