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Council
April 15, 2019
What was decided (16 motions)
14 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby: Directs the Clerk to respond to the Region of Niagara's invitation to comment on the Notice of Completion for the Casablanca Boulevard and GO Station Access Environmental Assessment and Environmental Study Report with the submission of Appendix "A" as attached; and, That Council does not support the recommendation to extend Livingston Avenue west of Emily Street fronting Region owned lands at this time; and, That phasing and construction of this portion of Livingston Avenue be
Moved by Councillor Bothwell, seconded by Councillor Sharpe
Deferred
Resolved that the Town's Lead Counsel be authorized to complete the provision of commercially reasonable indemnification agreements for the board members of Grimsby Energy Inc., in which those board members will be held harmless from the costs of any proceedings to which they become subject, to the fullest extent provided by law and provided that they are acting in good faith and the best interests of GEI in principle, and a draft will be provided to all Councillors.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vardy
Carried
Resolved that: Report TC 19-08 dated April 15,2019 be received and that the Council for the Town of Grimsby appoint ADR Chambers Inc. as an Integrity Commissioner for the Town of Grimsby for an initial term from May 7,2019 to November 30, 2022; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement with ADR Chambers Inc. for the purpose of providing services of an Integrity Commissioner; and, That the Code of Conduct, attached to this document, be forwarded to the Integrity Commissioner for review and comment and brought back to Council for approval of any changes recommended by the Integrity Commissioner; and, That staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-law(s) and forward to Council for consideration
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vardy
Carried
Resolved that the Public Works meeting minutes of April 10, 2019 be received, and the recommendations contained therein be approved.
Moved by Councillor Kadwell, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Resolved that the Special Council #2 meeting minutes of April 8, 2019 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Kadwell, seconded by Councillor Sharpe
Carried
Resolved that the delegation of Martin Poos Jr, Go On 2 Wheels founder, with reference to the activities of his new business be received.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby: 1. Directs the Clerk to respond to the Region of Niagara's invitation to comment on the Notice of Completion for the Casablanca Boulevard and GO Station Access Environmental Assessment and Environmental Study Report with the submission of Appendix "A" as attached; and, 2. That Council does not support the recommendation to extend Livingston Avenue west of Emily Street fronting Region owned lands at this time; and, 3. That phasing and construction of this portion of Livingston Avenue be
Moved by Councillor Bothwell, seconded by Councillor Sharpe
Deferred
Whereas it is desirable to have a matching municipal and mailing address for all properties in the Town of Grimsby in order to facilitate the delivery of mail and emergency services; Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby advises Canada Post that it is desirous that all mailing addresses within the Town be replaced with "Grimsby"; And that Canada Post gives priority to replacing mailing addresses of other municipalities that are within Grimsby (i.e. Beamsville, Grassie, Winona); And that this resolution be sent to the Honourable Sam Oosterhoff for his support; And that this resolution be sent to the Honourable Dean Allison for his support.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that: 1. Report TC 19-08 dated April 15,2019 be received and that the Council for the Town of Grimsby appoint ADR Chambers Inc. as an Integrity Commissioner for the Town of Grimsby for an initial term from May 7,2019 to November 30, 2022; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement with ADR Chambers Inc. for the purpose of providing services of an Integrity Commissioner; and, 3. That the Code of Conduct, attached to this document, be forwarded to the Integrity Commissioner for review and comment and brought back to Council for approval of any changes recommended by the Integrity Commissioner; and, 4. That staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-law(s) and forward to Council for consideration
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vardy
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 19-34 and that same be read for a first time.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that the Planning & Development meeting minutes of April 9, 2019 be received, and the recommendations contained therein be approved.
Moved by Councillor Sharpe, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Resolved that Council meet in closed session under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose • Town of Grimsby and DeSantis • Air Park Zoning
Moved by Councillor Sharpe, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Resolved that Council return to Open Session.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Sharpe
Carried
Resolved that the Council meeting minutes of April 1, 2019 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the Special Council #1 meeting minutes of April 8, 2019 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Sharpe, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 19-34 to 19- 35 read a first time now be 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 Councillor Sharpe, seconded by Councillor Ritchie