The Grimsby Record

Council

July 20, 2020

What was decided (22 motions)

20 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Resolved that the minutes from the June 15 Council meeting and the July 6 and 13 Special Council meetings be approved.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Brian Drost , 442 Sobie Road, be received.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that consideration of all Integrity Commissioner Final Reports be
Moved by Councillor Dunstall, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Deferred
Resolved that the memorandum with reference to the Corporate Logo be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Kadwell, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Carried
Resolved that Report ITSI20-01 Fibre Services Contract Renewal dated July 20, 2020 be received; And that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to renew the agreement with Niagara Regional Broadband Network (NRBN) for fibre connectivity services for the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby for a period of five (5) years at an annual cost of $49,316.16, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Sharpe
Carried
Resolved that Report DPW20-18 dated July 20, 2020 regarding the Gibson Street Pedestrian Bridge, Engineering Design for Bridge Replacement be received; And that Council authorize the Director of Public Works to retain Ellis Engineering Inc. to provide design and contract administration for the replacement of the Gibson Street Pedestrian Bridge at a total estimated cost of $32,915, excluding HST.
Moved by Councillor Kadwell, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Carried
Resolved that Report DPW20-19 dated July 20, 2020 regarding the assumption of municipal services for Sunflower Subdivision be received; And that the Director of Public Works be authorized to release the Letter of Credit in the amount of $120,369.00; And that the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue the Final Certificate of Completion of Services; And that the Mayor and the Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary Roadway Assumption By-law.
Moved by Councillor Kadwell, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Carried
Resolved that Report DPW20-20 dated July 20, 2020 regarding the Award of Contract PWC20-03, Sanitary Sewer Flushing & CCTV Inspection be received; And that the Acting Director of Public Works be authorized to award the contract to Dambro Environmental Inc. in the total tendered amount of $ 77,966.25, excluding HST; And further that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents.
Moved by Councillor Sharpe, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Carried
Resolved that Report DPW20-21, dated July 20, 2020 regarding Award of Contract PWC20-04 Purchase of New Articulated Four-Wheel Drive Wheel Loader be received; And that the tender bid from Brandt Tractor in the amount of $202,500 plus applicable taxes for a 2020 John Deere 524L Loader be approved; And that the Acting Director of Public Works be authorized to enter into a purchase agreement with Brandt Tractor.
Moved by Councillor Dunstall, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that Report DPW20-22 dated July 20, 2020 and contents contained therein be
Moved by Councillor Vaine, seconded by Councillor
Deferred
Resolved that the 2019 Trust Fund Statement of Operations be received.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Resolved the Report DPW20-25 regarding Niagara Region Transit OnDemand Service Memorandum of Understanding dated July 20, 2020 be received; And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the Region of Niagara and the Town of Grimsby to operate the new on-demand service within the Town of Grimsby upon final review by the Town legal counsel.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence received from the DIA with reference to patios be received.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vardy
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law No. 20-56, 20-57 as amended and 20-58 inclusive and that same be read a first time.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Resolved that the delegation received from Matt Johnson, UrbanSolutions Planning and Land Development Consultants Inc., be received.
Moved by Councillor Vaine, seconded by Councillor Vardy
Carried
Resolved that the memorandum with reference to the Corporate Logo be received for information. Page 4 of 13 Council July 20, 2020
Moved by Councillor Kadwell, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Carried
Resolved that Report BLDG20-01 dated July 20, 2020 be received; And that 34 West Avenue North (Hamilton) Inc. be granted a Sign By-Law variance in order to permit a 362 square foot pole sign.
Moved by Councillor Kadwell, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Carried
Resolved That Report DPW 20-23 regarding the Livingston Avenue Extension EA Part II Order Request Submission be received.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Carried
Resolved that Council waive the rules of procedure to go past the 11:00 p.m. curfew only to deal with agenda items 7 (n) (o), 11 (e) and 12 (a).
Moved by Councillor Kadwell, seconded by Bothwell
Carried
Page 9 of 13 Council July 20, 2020 Resolved the Report DPW20-25 regarding Niagara Region Transit OnDemand Service Memorandum of Understanding dated July 20, 2020 be received; And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the Region of Niagara and the Town of Grimsby to operate the new on-demand service within the Town of Grimsby upon final review by the Town legal counsel.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Carried
Be it resolved that Council of the Town of Grimsby approve the following: 1. Closing of the street parking lane on the north side of Main Street West between Ontario Street and Mountain Road; and 2. Funding for concrete barrier; and 3. Exception be given to those businesses that cannot comply with the $5 million insurance coverage, and the Town to agree to a $2 million insurance coverage temporarily only for 2020.
Moved by Ritchie, seconded by Freake
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law No. 20-56, 20-57 as amended and 20-58 inclusive 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; and rule of Council to contrary notwithstanding.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried

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