Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (10 motions)
9 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that the agenda for the February 9, 2026 Council meeting be approved.
Moved by Councillor DiFlavio, seconded by Councillor Charrois
Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Regional Chair Gale be received.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Baradziej
Carried
Resolved that the following minutes be approved: Council - January 12, 2026 Public Works Committee - January 28, 2026 Corporate Services Committee - February 2, 2026 as amended Planning & Development Committee - February 4, 2026
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor DiFlavio
Carried
Resolved that the following Board minutes be received: Grimsby Public Library Board - December 10, 2025 Property Standards Committee & Committee of Adjustment - December 16, 2025
Moved by Councillor Howe, seconded by Councillor Korstanje
Carried
Resolved that report FIN-26-01, Grimsby Curling Club Resolution, dated February 9, 2026 be received.
Moved by Councillor Davoli, seconded by Councillor Baradziej
Carried
Whereas the Town of Grimsby and Fortis Ontario Inc. are shareholders of Niagara Power Incorporated (NPI) and all are parties to a Unanimous Shareholders’ Agreement (USA) with Grimsby Power Incorporated (GPI); Whereas these are municipally-owned assets and Council supports accountability and compliance with legal agreements; Whereas there are internal financial reporting requirements contained therein by Grimsby Power Incorporated (GPI) and Niagara Power Incorporated (NPI) to the shareholders; Therefore be it resolved that: In accordance with paragraph 2.9 of the USA, that GPI and NPI are asked to provide to Council, as the shareholders, the quarterly financial reports, and that Q4 2025 be brought forward at the March 9 Council meeting. Yes (4): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Howe, Councillor Charrois, and Councillor Korstanje No (5): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio
Moved by Councillor Davoli, seconded by Councillor Vardy
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 26-07 and 26-08, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Baradziej
Carried
Resolved that Council meet in closed session to discuss the Tax Increment Grant for 27 John Street, pursuant to Subsection 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Korstanje, seconded by Councillor Charrois
Carried
Resolved that the direction provided in closed session regarding the Tax Increment Grant for 27 John Street be approved.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Baradziej
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 26-09 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Moved by Councillor Korstanje, seconded by Councillor Howe