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Council
July 15, 2013
What was decided (22 motions)
22 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that the Council minutes of June 17, 2013 be approved.
Moved by Alderman Mullins, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the delegation of Vickie Baird, CEO and Kurt Whitnell, Chair of the WLMH Board of Directors with reference to an update on the amalgamation announcement be received.
Moved by Alderman Mullins, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board meeting minutes of May 8, 2013 be received.
Moved by Alderman Mullins, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the Grimsby Museum Board meeting minutes of June 5, 2013 be received.
Moved by Alderman Kadwell, seconded by Alderman Mullins
Carried
Resolved that the Planning & Development Committee meeting minutes of June 25, 2013 be approved.
Moved by Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Seaborn
Carried
Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes of July 2, 2013 be received and filed.
Moved by Alderman Kadwell, seconded by Alderman Mullins
Carried
Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby lift Resolution AF-13-60 from the July 8, 2013 Administration & Finance Committee meeting minutes for separate consideration.
Moved by Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Seaborn
Carried
Resolved that Report FCR 13-11 dated July 2, 2013 presented at the July 8, 2013 Administration & Finance Committee meeting with reference to the Grimsby Fire Department Facility Needs Assessment - Interpretation & Strategy be received and that the recommendations within the Report be received and approved subject to the following clarifications: a) It is thereby recommended that Council authorize a request for proposal to retain an architectural design firm to assess the potential for expansion, and if a viable option, to prepare preliminary design concepts and preliminary cost estimates that maximize opportunities to expand 261 Ontario Street, Station 1 to accommodate future spatial needs and address identified future upgrades. b) It is thereby recommended that Council authorize to include in the architectural request for proposal, the preparation of preliminary designs and preliminary cost estimates for the redevelopment of the Station 2 / Calder School property to accommodate a GFD training complex and rural operations centre, including but not limited to pre-engineered/pre-fabricated modular building concepts that incorporate features to maximize the viability of expanding Station 1 and maximize public-private partnerships.
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the Administration & Finance Committee meeting minutes of July 8, 2013 be approved as amended.
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the Recreation Services Committee meeting minutes of July 9, 2013 be approved.
Moved by Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Seaborn
Carried
Resolved that the memorandum prepared by the Director of Recreation Services with reference to a request from the Grimsby Affordable Housing Project for an alcohol permit at Centennial Park, August 10, 2013 be received and approved.
Moved by Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Seaborn
Carried
Resolved that Report DPW13-25 dated June 5, 2013 regarding ‘Annual Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) Operational Plan Re-endorsement’ be received by Town Council for review and that this report and the following recommendations be approved: That Council endorse the current revision of the DWQMS Operational Plan, included with this report as Appendix ‘A’; and That Council re-endorse the DWQMS Policy statement, included with this report as Appendix ‘B’; and That the Mayor be authorized to execute Section 3.0 of the DWQMS Operational Plan endorsing the current revision of the document; and Page 6 of 11 Council July 15, 2013 That the Public Works Department be authorized to submit the executed DWQMS Operational Plan to the Ministry of Environment’s Accreditation Body
Moved by Alderman Kadwell, seconded by Alderman Berry
Carried
Resolved that Report DPW13-26 dated June 21, 2013 regarding ‘Annual Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) Management Review Report (2013)’ is received by Town Council for review and information.
Moved by Alderman Kadwell, seconded by Alderman Berry
Carried
Resolved that Report DPW13-27 dated June 21, 2013 regarding ‘Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) Risk Assessment Update (2013)’ be received by Town Council for review and that this report and the following recommendations be approved: •That Council endorses the current revision of the DWQMS Risk Assessment distributed to members of the Public Works Committee with this report.
Moved by Alderman Kadwell, seconded by Alderman Berry
Carried
Resolved that Report DPW13-28 dated June 24, 2013 regarding the Assumption of Municipal Services for Lynwood Subdivision be received, and Page 7 of 11 Council July 15, 2013 That the Director of Public Works be authorized to release the current Letter of Credit in the amount of $169,584.00, and That the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue the Final Certificate of Completion of Services, and That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary Roadway Assumption By-law.
Moved by Alderman Kadwell, seconded by Alderman Berry
Carried
Resolved that Report DPW13-29, dated July 4, 2013 regarding Award of Contract PWC13-02-320005 Sidewalk Construction and Replacement Spot Repairs be received, and That the Director be authorized to award the Contract to the low bidder, Sacco Construction Limited in the total tender amount of $95,184.00 excluding HST, and That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the contract agreement.
Moved by Alderman Seaborn, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried
Resolved that Report DPW13-30 dated July 10, 2013 regarding the Final Payment and Release of the 10% forty-five day Construction Lien Hold back and the 2% One-Year Maintenance Hold back for Contract PWC13-02-320064 North Service Road/Casablanca Blvd. Shoreline Protection Project be received, and Page 8 of 11 Council July 15, 2013 That the Director be authorized to release the 10% forty-five day Construction Lien hold back when the forty-five day Construction Lien period expires on July 8, 2013 in the amount of $91,780.80, and Further release the 2% One Year Maintenance Hold back in the amount of $18,356.16 when the One Year Maintenance period expires on May 24, 2014 in favour of CRL Campbell Construction & Drainage Ltd. subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works.
Moved by Alderman Seaborn, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence received from Teresa Mueller for the Grimsby Terry Fox Run dated June 17, 2013 requesting approval for their event scheduled on Sunday, September 15, 2013, and That all required documentation including insurance and notices to emergency services, local newspaper and residents (if applicable) be submitted to the Town prior to the event.
Moved by Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Seaborn
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence from the Ontario Urban Forest Council with reference to the Emerald Ash Borer be received.
Moved by Alderman Mullins, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence from the City of Port Colborne Page 9 of 11 Council July 15, 2013 with reference to the Niagara Region Water and Wastewater Service Delivery Study be received.
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 13-40 to 13- 53 and that same be read a first time.
Moved by Alderman Seaborn, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried
Page 11 of 11 Council July 15, 2013 Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 13-40 to 13- 53, 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 that same any rule of Council to the contrary notwithstanding.
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Kadwell