The Grimsby Record

Committee of the Whole

September 6, 2022

Who was there

Present (3): Nick DiFlavio, Reg Freake, Lianne Vardy

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 (16 motions)

15 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Resolved that the September 6, 2022 Committee of the Whole agenda be approved.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the Council Endorsement Package for the Grimsby Museum Board meeting dated August 10, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Sharpe, seconded by Councillor DiFlavio
Carried
Resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board minutes of May 11 & June 8, Grimsby Museum Board minutes of August 10, Committee of Adjustment minutes of August 16, and Grimsby Green Advisory Committee minutes of August 24 be received.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Dunstall
Carried
Resolved that Grimsby DIA meeting minutes of June 1 and July 6 be received
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor DiFlavio
Carried
Resolved that the Committee of the Whole hereby approves the following items and that the various consent items be approved on the recommendation as contained therein: • Report FIN 22-26 2022 Second Quarter Financial Update • Report FIN 22-27 Commitment Control Budgeting Page 4 of 9 Committee of the Whole September 6, 2022 • Report DRS-22-22 Grimsby 100 Celebration Update • Report DRS 22-23 Community Project Grant Program Recipients 2022 • Report DRS 22-24 Public Art Policy • Report DRS 22-25 Grimsby Santa Claus Parade 2022 – Road Closure Report • Report DPW 22-24 School Zone Request - Governor’s, Nelles, and Main St E • Report DPW 22-26 2022 Drinking Water QMS Operational Plan Endorsement • Report DPW 22-27 2021-2022 Drinking Water QMS Management Review • Report DPW 22-28 2022 DWQMS Risk Assessment • Report PA 22-33 Site Plan Approval - 5 Industrial Drive • Report PA-22-34 Site Plan Approval - 228 Allen Road a) That report FIN-22-26, 2022 Second Quarter Financial Update, dated September 6, 2022 be received as information. b) That report FIN-22-27 Commitment Control Budgeting dated September 6, 2022 be received as information. c) That report DRS-22-22, Grimsby 100 Celebration Update, dated September 6, 2022 be received for information. d) That report DRS-22-23, Community Project Grant Program: 2022 Recipients, dated September 6, 2022 be received; and That all proposed projects be approved for the funding amount as recommended by the Grant Review Panel under the conditions of
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that report FIN-22-25 Community Benefit Charge dated September 6, 2022 be received as information; and That the costs to develop a Community Benefit Charge Strategy be forwarded to the 2023 budget process.
Moved by Councillor DiFlavio, seconded by Councillor Sharpe
Carried
Resolved that report BYL-22-01 Proposed Idling Control By-law, dated September 6, 2022 be received; and That the draft Idling Control By-law be forwarded to Council for approval.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Sharpe
Carried
Resolved that report DRS-22-21 Parks, Recreation and Culture Information Report - September 2022 dated September 6, 2022, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Sharpe, seconded by Councillor DiFlavio
Carried
Page 7 of 9 Committee of the Whole September 6, 2022 Resolved that the item be
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vardy
Deferred
Resolved that Report PA 22-27 regarding the Site Plan application #26SP-16-2105 at 15 Lake Street, Unit 3, dated August 2, 2022 be received; and That the Site Plan be approved subject to the technical conditions listed in Appendix A to the report; and That the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to sign the development agreement on the Town’s behalf.
Moved by Councillor Dunstall, seconded by Councillor DiFlavio
Carried
Resolved that report PA-22-28 regarding the Site Plan application #26SP- 16-2106 at 15 Lake Street, Unit 2, dated September 6, 2022 be received; That the Site Plan be approved subject to the technical conditions listed in Appendix A of the report; and That the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to sign the development agreement on the Town’s behalf.
Moved by Councillor Sharpe, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
WHEREAS, March is Amyloidosis Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and supporting those living with amyloidosis and their loved ones; and WHEREAS, Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that occurs when an abnormal protein, known as amyloid, builds up in the tissues and organs of the body. Left untreated, the disease can result in organ failure and can be fatal; and WHEREAS, Amyloidosis can mimic the signs and symptoms of more common medical conditions and the disease can be challenging to diagnose; and WHEREAS, Amyloidosis often affects people in middle age, but younger people have been diagnosed with this disease; and WHEREAS, Some of the signs and symptoms of amyloidosis can include shortness of breath, weight loss, fatigue, swelling in the ankles and legs, numbness in the hands and feet, foamy urine, carpal tunnel syndrome, bruising around the eyes, and an enlarged tongue; and WHEREAS, A timely diagnosis and the correct diagnosis can lead to better outcomes for both patients and their families; and Therefore be it resolved that the Council recognize the month of March 2023 as "Amyloidosis Awareness Month".
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence under Administration and Finance pertaining to the United Way Flag Raising Request be received; and Page 9 of 9 Committee of the Whole September 6, 2022 That Council approve the request.
Moved by Councillor Sharpe, seconded by Councillor Vardy
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence under Administration and Finance pertaining to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Flag Raising Request; be received; and That Council approve the request.
Moved by Councillor DiFlavio, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that the following correspondence items be received: • Niagara Region CLK-C 2022-103 By-law 2022-71: Regional Development Charges By-law • Biodiversity and Climate Action Collective Niagara Letter
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence under Administration and Finance on Niagara Regional Transit OnDemand Dashboard be received.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor DiFlavio
Carried

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