Council Meeting

Resolved that the November 4, 2024 Council meeting agenda be approved.

Resolved that report PA-24-40, 26SP-16-2205, 262 Mud Street West – Town Representation at the Ontario Land Tribunal, dated November 4, 2024, be lifted and received; and 1. That Council instruct the Town’s legal counsel to defend the current quantification methodology of fees and securities in relation to the application for Site Plan Approval at 262 Mud Street West, Grimsby, Ontario.

Resolved that the direction provided in closed session regarding land acquisition be approved.

Resolved that the following individuals be appointed to the Grimsby Green Terms of Reference Task Force:  Councillor Vardy, Council Member on Green  Marilyn McCrea, Community Member on Green  Bob Friesen, Community Member on Green  Sarah Sweeney, Director of Community Services  Harold Madi, Director of Planning and Building

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Council - October 21, 2024  Finance Committee - October 24, 2024  Planning and Development Committee - October 30, 2024

Resolved that the Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee minutes of October 22, 2024 be received.

Resolved that Council reconsider motion C-24-125 delegating the Integrity Commissioner authority to investigate matters of decorum at Council meetings in the future. Yes (3): Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio No (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej

Resolved that the Integrity Commissioner's Report IC-31896-0524 be received; and 1. That Councillor Charrois be issued a reprimand as recommended in the report. Yes (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio No (2): Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Freake Conflict (1): Councillor Charrois

Resolved that report FIN-24-37, Grimsby Community Development Grant 2024 Recipients, dated November 4, 2024 be received; and 1. That the selected applicant projects be approved for funding as recommended by the Grant Review Panel under the conditions of the Grimsby Community Development Grant Program.

Whereas GivingTuesday is an annual celebration of generosity and volunteerism which is celebrated and recognized in over 180+ countries across the globe, and; Whereas GivingTuesday falls immediately after Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend, and asks people to give to the less fortunate after spending money on luxuries, and; Whereas since 2012, GivingTuesday has raised billions of dollars for charities and non-profits across Canada, the US, and the World, and; Whereas since forming in 2021, NiagaraGives and GivingTuesday has inspired more than $300,000 in charitable donations to local Niagara organizations, and; Whereas GivingTuesday brings together businesses, charities, families, and entire communities to tackle real issues and create a better world for all, and; Whereas the Town of Grimsby recognizes and celebrates the incredible contributions of individuals and organizations and recognizes the increasing need for their services. Therefore be it resolved that I, Mayor Jeff Jordan, do hereby declare December 3rd, 2024, as GivingTuesday in The Town of Grimsby.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 24-75 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that Council meet in closed session under:  Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, where the subject matter being considered is litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, specifically OLT representation for 262 Mud Street West.  Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, where the subject matter being considered is a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, specifically potential land acquisition.  Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, where the subject matter being considered is personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, specifically Grimsby Green Task Force appointments.