Council Meeting

that the December 2, 2024 Council meeting agenda be approved.

that the following minutes be approved: Council - November 18, 2024 Special Council - November 25, 2024 Public Works Committee - November 25, 2024 Community Services Committee - November 26, 2024

that the following Board minutes be received: Grimsby Public Library Board - October 9, 2024 Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee - November 7, 2024 Grimsby Downtown Business Improvement Area - November 13, 2024 Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee - November 20, 2024

that Council hereby approves the following items and that the various consent items be approved on the recommendations as contained therein: FIN-24-41 1. That report FIN-24-41, 2025 Interim Tax Levy, dated November 28, 2024 be received; and 2. That a By-Law be approved to provide for the 2025 Interim Tax Levy for the Town of Grimsby; and 3. That the interim tax levy installment due dates be set as March 7, 2025 and May 2, 2025. FIN-24-43 1. That report FIN-24-43, 2025 Borrowing for Current Expenditures, dated November 28, 2024, be received; and 2. That the By-law authorizing the temporary borrowing arrangements for $14,600,000 be approved at the December 2, 2024, Council meeting.

that report BLDG-24-02, 25 Adelaide Street - Sign By-Law Variance, dated November 13th, 2024, be received; and 1. That Council approve the Sign By-Law Variance request within this report.

that report PA-24-43 be

that Integrity Commissioner Reports IC-33206-0724 and IC-33645-0824 be received; and 1. That Councillor Charrois’ remuneration be suspended for a period of 90 days effective February 1, 2025. Yes (3) Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej No (5) Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Howe, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio Conflict (1) Councillor Charrois

that Integrity Commissioner Reports IC-33206-0724 and IC-33645-0824 be received; and 1. That Councillor Charrois’ remuneration be suspended for a period of 60 days effective February 1, 2025. Yes (6) Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej No (2) Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio Conflict (1) Councillor Charrois

The Town of Grimsby Strategic Priorities set out goals of fostering vibrant neighborhoods, and supporting happy, healthy lives in a well-connected inclusive community; and Whereas The Town of Grimsby recognizes the importance of honouring our Veterans, and all members of the Armed Forces; and Whereas establishing a Veterans Way passage/mural will provide a visible and lasting tribute to honor the sacrifices of the men and women who serve, and an opportunity to recognize some of our local distinct veterans, while increasing the vibrancy of our community. Therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to report back with timelines and financial impacts for passage and other street art initiatives, as part of or after the Transportation Master Plan, and prioritizing the investigation of a potential veterans passage for Remembrance Day 2025. Yes (8) Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio No (1) Councillor Howe

that leave be given to introduce By-laws 24-81 to 24-83 inclusive, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

that leave be given to introduce By-law 24-84 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that the December 2, 2024 Council meeting agenda be approved.

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Council - November 18, 2024  Special Council - November 25, 2024  Public Works Committee - November 25, 2024  Community Services Committee - November 26, 2024

Resolved that the following Board minutes be received:  Grimsby Public Library Board - October 9, 2024  Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee - November 7, 2024  Grimsby Downtown Business Improvement Area - November 13, 2024  Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee - November 20, 2024

Resolved that Council hereby approves the following items and that the various consent items be approved on the recommendations as contained therein: FIN-24-41 1. That report FIN-24-41, 2025 Interim Tax Levy, dated November 28, 2024 be received; and 2. That a By-Law be approved to provide for the 2025 Interim Tax Levy for the Town of Grimsby; and 3. That the interim tax levy installment due dates be set as March 7, 2025 and May 2, 2025. FIN-24-43 1. That report FIN-24-43, 2025 Borrowing for Current Expenditures, dated November 28, 2024, be received; and 2. That the By-law authorizing the temporary borrowing arrangements for $14,600,000 be approved at the December 2, 2024, Council meeting.

Resolved that report BLDG-24-02, 25 Adelaide Street - Sign By-Law Variance, dated November 13th, 2024, be received; and 1. That Council approve the Sign By-Law Variance request within this report.

Resolved that report PA-24-43 be

Resolved that Integrity Commissioner Reports IC-33206-0724 and IC- 33645-0824 be received; and 1. That Councillor Charrois’ remuneration be suspended for a period of 90 days effective February 1, 2025. Yes (3): Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej No (5): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Howe, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio Conflict (1): Councillor Charrois

Resolved that Integrity Commissioner Reports IC-33206-0724 and IC- 33645-0824 be received; and 1. That Councillor Charrois’ remuneration be suspended for a period of 60 days effective February 1, 2025. Yes (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej No (2): Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio Conflict (1): Councillor Charrois

Whereas The Town of Grimsby Strategic Priorities set out goals of fostering vibrant neighborhoods, and supporting happy, healthy lives in a well-connected inclusive community; and Whereas The Town of Grimsby recognizes the importance of honouring our Veterans, and all members of the Armed Forces; and Whereas establishing a Veterans Way passage/mural will provide a visible and lasting tribute to honor the sacrifices of the men and women who serve, and an opportunity to recognize some of our local distinct veterans, while increasing the vibrancy of our community. Therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to report back with timelines and financial impacts for passage and other street art initiatives, as part of or after the Transportation Master Plan, and prioritizing the investigation of a potential veterans passage for Remembrance Day 2025. Yes (8): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio No (1): Councillor Howe

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 24-81 to 24-83 inclusive, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 24-84 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.