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Council
May 4, 2009
What was decided (15 motions)
14 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
"RESOLVED, That the Council minutes of April 20, 2009, be approved."
Moved by Alderman Kadwell, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried
Page 1 of 5 COUNCIL May 4, 2009 "RESOLVED, That the deputation by Sue Gemmill, Grimsby Garden Club, with reference to Grimsby Garden Club Day, be received and that May 16, 2009, be proclaimed as 'Grimsby Garden Club Day'."
Moved by Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman DiFlavio
Carried
"RESOLVED, That Resolution #AF-09-54 of the Administration & Finance Committee minutes of April 27, 2009 regarding the 2009 Consolidated Budget, be lifted from the minutes and considered seperately."
Moved by Alderman Cruickshank, seconded by Alderman Berry
Carried
"RESOLVED, That Resolution #AF-09-54 (Report TM-09-05) be sent back to the next Administration & Finance Committee meeting for reconsideration."
Moved by Alderman Cruickshank, seconded by Alderman DiFlavio
Defeated
"RESOLVED, That Council waive the requirements of the Procedural By-law to allow reconsideration of Resolution #C- 09-86."
Moved by Alderman Cruickshank, seconded by Alderman DiFlavio
Carried
"RESOLVED, That the Special Administration & Finance Committee minutes of April 27, 2009, be approved, as amended."
Moved by Alderman Cruickshank, seconded by Alderman Fertich
Carried
"RESOLVED, That the Recreation Services Committee minutes of April 28, 2009, be approved."
Moved by Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Johnston
Carried
"RESOLVED, That the Committee of Adjustment minutes of April 28, 2009, be received and filed."
Moved by Alderman DiFlavio, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried
"RESOLVED, That the correspondence from M. Aileen Carroll, Minister Responsible for Seniors, with reference to recognition and celebration of the accomplishments of our seniors, be received, and that the month of June be proclaimed 'Seniors' Month'."
Moved by Alderman Fertich, seconded by Alderman Cruickshank
Carried
"RESOLVED, That the correspondence from the Regional Municipality of Niagara, dated April 28, 2009, with reference to Page 3 of 5 COUNCIL May 4, 2009 recognition of the contributions made by public works officials to our health, safety, comfort and quality of life, be received, and that May 18 - 23, 2009 be proclaimed 'Public Works Week'."
Moved by Alderman Cruickshank, seconded by Alderman Fertich
Carried
"RESOLVED, That the correspondence listed as Resolutions from Other Municipalities, be received."
Moved by Alderman Cruickshank, seconded by Alderman Fertich
Carried
"RESOLVED, That Janice Shearer be appointed to the Grimsby Museum Board for the remainder of Council's term of office."
Moved by Alderman Fertich, seconded by Alderman Cruickshank
Carried
"RESOLVED, That funds in the following amounts be distributed from the funds received from Niagara Power Inc. in lieu of Shareholder representative Directors’ compensation: Page 4 of 5 COUNCIL May 4, 2009 Grimsby Fire Department - $1,500 (Kids Programs/Equipment) West Niagara Second Stage Housing - $1,000 Foundation of Resources for Teens (FORT) - $1,000 McNally House - $1,000 McMaster Sick Kids (Dustin Berry) - $ 750 Big Brothers/Big Sisters - $ 750."
Moved by Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Carried
"RESOLVED, That leave be given to introduce By-laws No. 09- 35 & 09-36, and the same be now read a first time."
Moved by Alderman Johnston, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried
“RESOLVED, That By-law No. 09-35 & 09-36, inclusive, just read a first time, be now read a second time and third time and finally passed, that the Mayor and Town Clerk do sign and seal the same, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.”
Moved by Alderman Johnston, seconded by Alderman Wilson