Council

Resolved that the Council meeting minutes of April 3, 2017 be approved.

Resolved that the presentation by John Naas of Blackline Consulting regarding the IT Strategic Plan be received.

Resolved that the memorandum from Senior Planner W. Basic dated April 17, 2017 with reference to By-law 17-35, 10 Windward Drive be received.

Resolved that the presentation by Planner Franz Kloibhofer of A.J. Clarke & Associates with reference to By-law 17-35 for 10 Windward Drive, Grimsby be received.

Resolved that the delegation of Regional Councillor Tony Quirk with reference to Inter-municipal Transit be received.

Page 4 of 10 Council April 17, 2017 Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby lift Resolution AF-17-34 from the April 10, 2017 Administration & Finance Committee meeting minutes for separate consideration.

Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby consents to the passage of By-law 2017-21 of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, being a by-law to provide Niagara Region with the non- exclusive authority to establish, operate and maintain an inter- municipal passenger transportation system for the Niagara Region.

Resolved that the Administration & Finance Committee meeting minutes of April 10, 2017 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved as amended.

Resolved that the Recreation Services Committee meeting minutes of April 11, 2017 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved.

Resolved that the Public Works Committee meeting minutes of April 12, 2017 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved.

Resolved that Report P.A. 17-35 regarding Façade Improvement and Heritage Restoration Grant Program Applications for 25 Adelaide Street (Carnegie Library Building) be received; and That the Façade Improvement and Heritage Restoration Grant Program Applications for 25 Adelaide Street be approved, and that the works associated with these applications be directed to begin.

Resolved that further to the March 8, 2017 Public Works Committee meeting Resolution PW17-19, which authorized the Director of Public Works to proceed without further Council authorization to construct a sidewalk on Kennedy Road and Nelles Road (to 75 metres north) at an estimated cost of $60,000, that the Resolution remains in place but that the authorized cost be increased to $100,000; and Further that the Director consider eliminating the Nelles Road portion of the sidewalk (to be included in the 2018 Capital Works); and Further that the Director look into re-engineering the drainage system design to reduce costs subject to negotiation with the contractors who submitted quotes for the project.

Whereas communities in West Niagara and across Ontario are concerned with the Accommodation Review Committee process and the impact this flawed process has on the socioeconomic fabric of our municipalities; And whereas many schools and especially secondary schools are the hub of their communities, a better accommodation review system is needed to address the educational facility needs of our residents; And whereas the District School Board of Niagara has made the decision to close Grimsby Secondary School, Beamsville District Secondary School and South Lincoln High School; all vital community hubs within their municipalities; And whereas a system to address the educational facility needs in Ontario must ensure that school boards and municipal councils partner on decisions regarding education infrastructure; And whereas greater accountability for school board decisions are needed; And whereas a thorough review of the governance model for school accommodation decisions must include an opportunity to appeal these decisions; And whereas the accommodation review process should respect and value the input of students, parents, the community and municipality; And whereas a March 6th, 2017 letter from the Ministry of Education states that the Ministry will be engaging with the public Page 7 of 10 Council April 17, 2017 this coming Spring to highlight further opportunities that will proactively enhance the quality and delivery of education throughout Ontario; Now therefore be it resol

Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes of April 4, 2017 be received and filed.

Resolved that the Resolutions from Other Municipalities be received.

Resolved that the correspondence from the Niagara Region pertaining to a request for additional Regional Representation for the Township of West Lincoln be received.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 17-34 to 17- 36 inclusive and that same be read a first time.

Resolved that Council meet in Closed Session under Sec. 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, advise that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose Page 10 of 10 Council April 17, 2017 and under Sec. 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and Sec. 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, labour relations or employee negotiations • Oversize Trailers • TM-17-06, IT Review

Resolved that the Planning & Development Committee meeting minutes of April 11, 2017 be received and that the recommendations contained therein be approved.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 17-34 to 17-36 inclusive 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.