Council Meeting

Resolved that the May 6, 2024 Council meeting agenda be approved.

Resolved that the delegations from Mark Wood, Daniel Vandersteen, Annette Gibbons, and Mark Freeman be received.

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Council - April 15, 2024  Public Works Committee - April 22, 2024  Community Services Committee - April 23, 2024  Finance Committee - April 25, 2024  Planning & Development Committee - May 1, 2024

Resolved that the Council Endorsement Package for the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee, dated April 9, 2024, be approved.

Resolved that Council direct the BIA to undertake the following requirements, in order as listed below: 1. Hold an AGM and obtain majority approval on the BIA’s financial transition plan 2. Develop and approve financial management policies and procedures 3. Hire a qualified bookkeeper 4. Procure payroll and financial management software 5. Establish financial accounts 6. Set up a new bank account and obtain cheques, and deposit books 7. Establish financial transition of financial controls approved by BIA and Council (a) Any legal expenses and settlement costs related to the BIA will be the responsibility of the BIA 8. Liaise with the Town to transfer the BIA’s financial information (a) Provide the municipally appointed auditor all of its records (such as books, documents, transactions, minutes and accounts) by the date established in the Procedural By- law 9. Obtain additional independent insurance or pay respective amount to Town (a) For all insurance related claims, the BIA will be required to pay the Town the applicable deductible to hold in trust until it is required to pay (b) If the losses from the BIA claims affect the Town’s reserves and loss ratio that result in an increase to the Town’s premium, the BIA will be responsible to pay the proportionate increase for the first year the increase is experienced 10. Submit By-law revisions 11. Share monthly financial statements with Town finance staff Yes (7): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor How

Resolved that the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee minutes of April 9, 2024, and Committee of Adjustment minutes of April 16, 2024 be received.

Resolved that staff be directed to implement the 2024 Housekeeping Amendments as noted in the report.

Resolved that report TC-24-06 be

Resolved that report PA-24-10, Comments on Bill 185 and Proposed Provincial Planning Statement and Regulation Changes, dated May 6, 2024, be received; and 1. That Council approve the recommendations and suggestions for the Province; and 2. That the report be sent to the Province as the Town of Grimsby’s comments on the proposed changes; and 3. That the Town

Resolved that Council endorse the Town of Pelham’s resolution regarding Bill 165 and the decision of the Ontario Energy Board to end the Gas Pipeline Study. Yes (3): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Charrois, and Councillor Korstanje No (6): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio

Resolved that the following correspondence be received:  Town of Pelham - Bill 165 and Decision of Ontario Energy Board to End Gas Pipeline Study  Niagara Region - Waste Management Strategic Plan  Township of Wainfleet - Public Libraries and Older Adults

Whereas May 14, 2024 marks Childhood Apraxia of Speech Day, during which awareness will be raised throughout Grimsby, Ontario about childhood Apraxia of Speech, an extremely challenging speech disorder that affects 1 in 1000 children; and Whereas Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) causes children to have significant difficulty learning to speak and is among the most severe speech deficits in children; and Whereas the act of learning to speak comes effortlessly to most children, those with Apraxia require early, appropriate, and intensive speech therapy, often for many years to learn how to speak; and Whereas without appropriate speech therapy intervention, children with Apraxia will have diminished communication skills, but are also placed at high risk for secondary impacts in reading, writing, spelling, and other school-related skills; and Whereas that such primary and secondary impacts diminish future independence and employment opportunities and challenge the ability to become productive, contributing citizens if not resolved or improved; and Whereas public awareness about CAS in Grimsby is essential for families of children with this neurological disorder and the professionals who support them to achieve the needed services for those learning to use their own voice; and Whereas our highest respect goes to these children, as well as their families, for their effort, determination, and resilience in the face of such obstacles. Therefore, be it resolved that I, Mayor Jeff Jor

Whereas the 700+ museums, art galleries, and heritage sites, and the over 8000 museum workers and 16,000 volunteers contribute to Ontario’s $26 billion cultural sector; and Whereas museums, as trusted local organizations, create healthy and connected communities, and by ensuring all Ontarians have access to culture and heritage, inspire lifelong learning; and Whereas museums promote growth and build local economies by welcoming tourists in every community across the province; and Whereas this month provides an opportunity to raise awareness for the vital role museums, museum workers and volunteers have in their communities and celebrate their contributions to community wellbeing, tourism, education, and learning; and Whereas May 18th, 2024 is International Museum Day to highlight museums as centres of education, innovation and cultural understanding in our communities. Therefore, be it resolved that I, Mayor Jeff Jordan, do hereby proclaim May 2024 as “Museum Month” in Grimsby, and encourage all residents and tourists to visit our local museums in May.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 24-34, 24-36, 24-37, and 24-38, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 24-35 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 24-39 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.