Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (13 motions)
13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that the agenda for the January 12, 2026 Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor Howe, seconded by Councillor Korstanje
Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Elisabeth Zimmerman be received.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Baradziej
Carried
Resolved that the following minutes be approved: Council - December 1, 2025 Special Council - December 3, 2025
Moved by Councillor Korstanje, seconded by Councillor Howe
Carried
Resolved that the Council Endorsement Package from the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee, dated December 9, 2025, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Charrois, seconded by Councillor DiFlavio
Carried
Resolved that the following Board minutes be received: Grimsby Public Library Board - November 12, 2025 Committee of Adjustment - November 18, 2025 Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - December 9, 2025
Moved by Councillor Davoli, seconded by Councillor Baradziej
Carried
Resolved that report CAO-26-01, The Legal Costs of Appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal on Planning Matters, dated January 12, 2026, be received.
Moved by Councillor Howe, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that the Integrity Commissioner's 2024-2025 report be received.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Baradziej
Carried
Resolved that Investigation Report IC-35563-0525 be received.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Davoli
Carried
Resolved that Council endorse the NPCA's letter opposing the consolidation of Ontario Conservation Authorities.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Howe
Carried
Resolved that Council meet in closed session to discuss a Fire Implementation Plan Update, pursuant to Subsection 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Korstanje, seconded by Councillor Charrois
Carried
Resolved that Jim Kay be appointed as Fire Chief; and 1. That Jim Taylor be appointed at the Acting Deputy Fire Chief.
Moved by Councillor DiFlavio, seconded by Councillor Davoli
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 26-01 to 26-05 inclusive; and 1. That By-laws 26-03 and 26-04 be amended to include the names of the appointed Fire Chief and Acting Deputy Fire Chief; and 2. That the same be read a first time, considered and passed.
Moved by Councillor Davoli, seconded by Councillor Korstanje
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 26-06 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Moved by Councillor Howe, seconded by Councillor Freake