The Grimsby Record

Council

April 18, 2016

What was decided (26 motions)

23 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Resolved that the Council meeting minutes of April 4, 2016 be approved.
Moved by Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Seaborn
Carried
Resolved that the Notice of Motion submitted by Alderman Kadwell at the April 4, 2016 Council meeting be
Moved by Alderman Kadwell, seconded by Alderman Dunstall
Deferred
Resolved that the delegation from the Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School entitled Honestly Sincere from the Musical "Bye Bye Birdie" be received.
Moved by Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Seaborn
Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School with reference to the Rankin Rally be received.
Moved by Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Seaborn
Carried
Resolved that the presentation by Derik Brandt, Town of Grimsby Town Manager regarding Tax Increment Financing Incentives be received.
Moved by Alderman Seaborn, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried
Resolved that the delegation of Paul Borejsza, President of Brite Development Inc. with reference to Property Revitalization (Tax Increment) Grant, 22 John Street, Grimsby be received.
Moved by Alderman Seaborn, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried
Resolved that the presentation by Derik Brant, Town of Grimsby Town Manager with reference to Lake House Development regarding Hydro Lines be received.
Moved by Alderman Seaborn, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried
Resolved that the delegation of Jason Mosdell, Project Manager, Branthaven Development Corp. with reference to a request for support of Public Works Report PDW-16-11 be received.
Moved by Alderman Johnston, seconded by Alderman DiFlavio
Carried
Resolved that Report P.A. 16-15 Community Improvement Incentives Property Revitalization Tax Increment Grant regarding 22 John Street, Grimsby be received.
Moved by Alderman Johnston, seconded by Alderman DiFlavio
Carried
Resolved that Resolution PD 16-15 from the April 12, 2016 Planning & Development Committee Meeting minutes be lifted for separate consideration.
Moved by Alderman Kadwell, seconded by Alderman Berry
Carried
Resolved that given the input from the Planning & Development Committee, Report P.A. 16-15, regarding Community Improvement Plan Incentives, Property Revitalization Tax Increment Grant, 22 John Street be received and that: a) The Residential Conversion/Intensification Grant, Property Revitalization (Tax Increment) Grant and Environmental Site Assessment Grant programs for the Downtown Grimsby Community Improvement Plan area be
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Dunstall
Tabled
Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby lift Resolution PD-16-19 from the April 12, 2016 Planning and Development Committee meeting minutes to be
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Referred
Resolved that Resolution PW16-16 from the April 13, 2016 Public Works Committee Meeting minutes be lifted for separate consideration.
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby approve amending the Lake House Subdivision Agreement to provide for the delivery of security to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works that covers Branthaven's share ($500,000) for burying the existing utility lines in front of the development on Winston Road; and That the plans attached to Public Works Report DPW16-11 showing proposed on-street parking, regulatory stop sign locations and parking restriction areas be endorsed; and That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to sign the amended Subdivision Agreement and all other easements and lands transfers that may be required; and Further that Branthaven Homes be allowed to pre-service the subdivision works at their sole risk subject to MOEE approval, a MTO Land Use Permit and the Developer meeting the Town's pre- servicing requirements for Letter of Credit guarantee, insurance and all Town fees and charges.
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the Public Works Committee meeting minutes of April 13, 2016 be approved as amended.
Moved by Alderman Dunstall, seconded by Alderman Mullins
Carried
Resolved that the Administration & Finance Committee meeting minutes of April 11, 2016 be approved.
Moved by Alderman DiFlavio, seconded by Alderman Johnston
Carried
Resolved that the 2016 Consolidated Budget be received, and 1. That the 2016 consolidated general budget of $32,588,491 and a general tax levy of $9,745,951 be approved and included in the 2016 tax rate by-law; and 2. That the 2016 consolidated sanitary sewer budget of $7,051,540 and a sanitary sewer levy of $5,180,505 be approved and included in the 2016 tax rate by-law; and 3. That the 2016 consolidated water budget of $8,308,970 as outlined in Schedule “B” and a rate increase of 2% be approved and included in the 2016 water rate by-law; and 4. That in accordance with Ontario Regulation 284/09, the Town exclude from its current estimates amounts for amortization and post- employment benefit expenses.
Moved by Alderman Kadwell, seconded by Alderman Dunstall
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence from Laurie Scott, MPP, Haliburton- Kawartha Lakes-Brock including a request for support with regards to Human Trafficking Awareness, Bill 158 be received.
Moved by Alderman Kadwell, seconded by Alderman Dunstall
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence from Mario Sergio, Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs regarding a request to declare June as Seniors' Month be received.
Moved by Alderman Dunstall, seconded by Alderman Mullins
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 16-22 to 16- 25 and that same be read a first time.
Moved by Alderman Mullins, seconded by Alderman Dunstall
Carried
Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby support the building at 61 Main Street East be included in the Town of Grimsby Municipal Heritage Register.
Moved by Alderman Johnston, seconded by Alderman DiFlavio
Carried
Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby authorize the distribution of funds from Niagara Power Inc. in lieu of Shareholder Representative Remuneration for a $500 donation to Nelles Manor Heritage Home and for the purchase of tickets for the Grand Opening and Fund Raiser for all members of Council.
Moved by Alderman DiFlavio, seconded by Alderman Johnston
Carried
Resolved that Council meet in Closed Session under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - Committee Appointments to the Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee
Moved by Alderman Dunstall, seconded by Alderman Mullins
Carried
Resolved that Council return to Open Session.
Moved by Alderman Mullins, seconded by Alderman Dunstall
Carried
Resolved that the Planning & Development meeting minutes of April 12, 2016 be approved as amended.
Moved by Alderman Dunstall, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws Nos. 16-22 to 16-25 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 to the contrary notwithstanding.
Moved by Alderman Mullins, seconded by Alderman Dunstall
Carried

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