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Council
December 19, 2016
What was decided (19 motions)
19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that the Council meeting minutes of December 5, 2016 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved.
Moved by Alderman Mullins, seconded by Alderman Dunstall
Carried
Resolved that the delegation of Sarah Sweeney, Recreation Coordinator with the Town of Grimsby accompanied by the Santa Claus Parade Committee with reference to the presentation of the Santa Claus Parade Awards be received.
Moved by Alderman Dunstall, seconded by Alderman Mullins
Carried
Resolved that the delegation of Dennis Kar Project Manager, Dillon Consulting regarding the Town of Grimsby, Transit Investigation Study be received.
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the delegation of Hoordad Ghanehare, Icon Architect and Martin Quarcoopome, Associate, Weston Consulting regarding the LJM Development at 560 North Service Road Grimsby be received.
Moved by Alderman Mullins, seconded by Alderman Dunstall
Carried
Resolved the Resolution PD-16-37 from the December 13, 2016 Planning & Development Committee meeting be lifted for separate consideration.
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Dunstall
Carried
Resolved that Report PA 16-43, regarding applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law by LJM Developments (Grimsby) Inc., 560 North Service Road is received and that the applications are approved. Further, the zoning by-law amendment shall specify which facilities, services or matters will be given in exchange for the increase in the height of the development that is otherwise permitted by the by-law. Page 4 of 10 Council December 19, 2016
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Dunstall
Carried
Resolved that the Planning & Development Committee meeting minutes of December 13, 2016 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved as amended.
Moved by Alderman Dunstall, seconded by Alderman Mullins
Carried
Resolved that the Administration & Finance Committee minutes of December 12, 2016 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved.
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Dunstall
Carried
Resolved that the Public Works Committee meeting minutes of December 14, 2016 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved.
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Dunstall
Carried
Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes of December 6, 2016 be received and filed.
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Dunstall
Carried
Resolved that the Grimsby Museum Board meeting minutes of December 14, 2016 be received and filed.
Moved by Alderman DiFlavio, seconded by Alderman Seaborn
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence from the National Eating Disorder Information Centre with reference to a request to declare February 1 - 7, 2017 as Eating Disorder Awareness Week be received and approved.
Moved by Alderman Seaborn, seconded by Alderman DiFlavio
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence from Crime Stoppers of Niagara with reference to a request to declare January 1 to January 31, 2017 be received and approved.
Moved by Alderman DiFlavio, seconded by Alderman Seaborn
Carried
Resolved that the Resolutions from Other municipalities be received.
Moved by Alderman Seaborn, seconded by Alderman DiFlavio
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) with reference to a request for an independent third party audit of the NPCA be received.
Moved by Alderman DiFlavio, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 16-90 to 16- 96 and that same be read a first time.
Moved by Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman DiFlavio
Carried
Resolved that Council of the Town of Grimsby go into a Closed Session under Sec. 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees Grimsby Museum staffing
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that Council of the Town of Grimsby approve the recommendation of the Grimsby Museum Board as follows: Replace the .8 collection management position (maternity leave beginning January 1, 2017) with a contract .8 position Replace retiring Director/Curator with a contract position for a one year term, renewable for another year Retain current Director/Curator part-time until a replacement is hired on contract And also, move the museum in the Town’s organization structure into the Recreation Department
Moved by Alderman Johnston, seconded by Alderman Seaborn
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 16-90 to 16- 96 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 the same; any rule of Council to the contrary notwithstanding.
Moved by Alderman DiFlavio, seconded by Alderman Johnston