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Council
December 16, 2019
What was decided (18 motions)
18 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Report FIN 19-26 regarding Revenue Generation Options be received and that the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer be authorized to investigate whether there is surplus land available for the Town of Grimsby to sell in order to generate revenue.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vardy
Carried
Resolved that the Council meeting minutes of December 2, 2019 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that the Santa Claus Parade winners presentation by Mayor Jeff Jordan and Parade Chair Robin Bradley be received.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that the delegation of Donna Herrington from The Herrington Group, consultant for the Joint Accessible Advisory Committee with reference to the 2018-2022 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, Annual Update 2019 be received.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that Tammy Maroudas, Territory Manager Donor Relations, Canadian Blood Services and Amy Lupton with reference to the Grimsby mobile clinics / blood centres be received.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that Matt Robinson, Director and Rob Salewytsch, Program Manager - Transit Service, GO Implementation, Niagara Region with reference to On Demand Transit be received.
Moved by Councillor Vaine, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the Administration & Finance Committee meeting minutes of December 9, 2019 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that the Public Works Committee meeting minutes of December 11, 2019 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Page 5 of 8 Council December 16, 2019 Resolved that the 2020 meetings calendar for Council and various committee meetings be approved.
Moved by Councillor Kadwell, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes of December 3, 2019 be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Kadwell, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence from Crime Stoppers of Niagara dated November 18, 2019 be received and that the request for a flag raising in January 2020 to mark Crime Stoppers Month be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that memorandum from the Acting Director of Planning, Building & By-law with reference to Report P.A. 16-37 regarding draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment applications by D. & L. Colangelo for a proposed development at 8 Lake Street be received.
Moved by Councillor Kadwell, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 19-106 to 19-110 and that same be read a first time.
Moved by Councillor Kadwell, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Resolved that Council meet in Closed Session regarding the following: under Sec. 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act 2001, advise that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose • 33 Victoria Terrace under Sec. 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees • CAO objectives under Sec. 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act 2001, labour relations or employee negotiations • Chief Planner Selection Discussion
Moved by Councillor Sharpe, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Resolved that the confidential closed presentation from Legal Counsel regarding 33 Victoria Terrace be received and that the legal counsel proceed with the directions provided therein.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the confidential closed presentation from the CAO regarding CAO objective be received.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the confidential closed presentation from HR and the CAO regarding the Chief Planner Selection discussion be received.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 19-106 to 19-110 read a first time be now read a second and third time and finally passed; and that the Mayor and Town Clerk do sign and seal the same; any rule of Council to the contrary notwithstanding.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Sharpe