Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee

Resolved that the January 14th, 2025, Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee agenda be approved.

Resolved that Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee minutes of December 10th, 2024, be received

Resolved that the verbal update regarding the Part IV Designations be received.

Resolved that the Committee recommends the interpretive map recommended by the Working Group for exploring Loyalist Legacies, Grimsby Beach, Arts, Culture & Community, Tracing Industry & Growth, and Fruit & Farming be drafted by the working group using the designated properties, public art, and landmarks presented to the Committee during the December 2024 GHAC meeting; and 1. That the map be drafted using the Google Maps platform to enable easy accessibility for the general public; and 2. That the approval of the drafted map prepared by the working group be delegated to heritage staff due to the timing of the meeting schedules and to ensure that the map can be prepared in time for Heritage Week 2025; and 3. That the staff approved map be published for Heritage Week 2025 (February 17-23).

Resolved that the Heritage Information Report – 262 Main Street West – Amending Designation Bylaw be received; and 1. That the Committee recommends that the Designation By-law be updated to include: a) The amended legal description b) The staff recommended Statement of Significance c) The staff recommended complete list of character defining elements

Resolved that the 43 Main Street East Designation Report be received; and 1. That the Committee defers the staff recommendations until the Feburary 2025 meeting to enable further conservations with the property owners.

Resolved that the Heritage Committee recommend Council approve a leave of absence for Councillor Korstanje for a period of 4 months (January – April, 2025).