Council

Resolved that the Council meeting minutes of November 18, 2013 be approved.

Resolved that the deputation of Brian Purdy representing the 1812 Re-enactment Group regarding the video presentation of Grimsby Engagement at the Forty be received.

Resolved that the delegation of Neil Switzer, Chair of the West Lincoln Glanbrook Wind Action Group with reference to the Industrial Wind Turbines be received.

Resolved that the delegation of Doug Curtiss, Chief Executive Officer, Grimsby Power with reference to an update to Grimsby Town Council be received.

Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes of November 19, 2013 be received and filed.

Resolved that the Recreation Services Committee meeting minutes for November 26, 2013 be approved.

Resolved that Report TM-13-11 regarding Industrial Wind Turbine (IWT) Projects be received.

Whereas the Premier of Ontario has repeatedly conveyed the Government's desire to limit Industrial Wind Turbine (IWT) Projects in communities that have indicated that they are "willing hosts"; And whereas the Council of the Town of Grimsby has noted its concern regarding the Green Energy Act, the installation of IWT's and the restricted jurisdiction of municipalities with respect to the Green Energy Act; And whereas the Council of the Town of Grimsby hereby applauds the position taken by Premier Wynne to focus the installation of IWT's in communities that have indicated that they are "willing hosts"; Page 5 of 8 Council December 2, 2013 And whereas due to the lack of information on long term health impacts, potential negative impact on property values and long term negative economic implications to our community resulting from the proposed installation of IWT's, the Council of the Town of Grimsby hereby confirms that it is not a "willing host" for IWT's; And whereas the Council of the Town of Grimsby encourage the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to strike a committee to review and establish a policy position on municipal jurisdiction as it relates to the Green Energy Act; Now therefore be it resolved that other municipalities not impacted by IWT's show their support for those municipalities who have been impacted by this legislation by endorsing this motion; and That this Resolution be forwarded to Premier Wynne, Tim Hudak, Leader of the Official Opposition, th

Resolved that the correspondence from Janet Pilon, Clerk for the Region of Niagara with reference to Service Sharing Arrangement, Integrity Commissioner be received.

Resolved that the correspondence relating to resolutions from other municipalities be received.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 13-83 & 13- 84 and that same be read a first time.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law Nos. 13-83 & 13- 84 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.