The Grimsby Record

Council

June 15, 2009

What was decided (16 motions)

16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

RESOLVED, That the Council minutes of June 1, 2009, be approved.
Moved by Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Carried
RESOLVED, That the delegation from Maple Grove School including Principal Lorne Gretsinger, Parent Council Chair Marjorie Hewitt, Green Team Member Janet Schellenberg and Students, be received.
Moved by Alderman Johnston, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried
RESOLVED, That the presentation by David Pancoe, Member, Grimsby Rotary @ Noon and Alastair Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity Niagara, with reference to a Habitat for Humanity Home, be received and forwarded to Administration and Finance Committee for review. Page 2 of 8 COUNCIL June 15, 2009
Moved by Alderman Fertich, seconded by Alderman Cruickshank
Carried
RESOLVED, That the delegation of Georgina Beattie, 1375 Highway 8, Winona, with reference to the Proposed Retail Development at the SW corner of Fifty Road & QEW, be received.
Moved by Alderman Johnston, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried
RESOLVED, That the Finance & Administration Committee minutes of June 8, 2009, be approved.
Moved by Alderman Fertich, seconded by Alderman Andreychuk
Carried
RESOLVED, That the Public Works Committee minutes of June 10, 2009, be approved. Page 3 of 8 COUNCIL June 15, 2009
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Cruickshank
Carried
RESOLVED, That the Planning & Development Committee minutes of June 9, 2009, be approved.
Moved by Alderman Johnston, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried
RESOLVED, That the Committee of Adjustment minutes of June 9, 2009, be received and filed.
Moved by Alderman Fertich, seconded by Alderman Andreychuk
Carried
RESOLVED, That Report TM-09-09 dated June 10, 2009, with reference to Losani Homes: Sumner Crescent Extension Subdivision, Driveway and Parking Concerns be received, and 1. That the parking plan as identified in the Sumner Place Subdivision Agreement entered into June 2, 2008, by the Town of Grimsby and Losani Homes (1998) Ltd. continue in force; and 2. That those persons who petitioned Council with respect to have curb cuts changed at Town expense be advised that the cuts are in keeping with the identified Subdivision Agreement.
Moved by Alderman Cruickshank, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried
Page 4 of 8 COUNCIL June 15, 2009 RESOLVED, That Report TM-09-04, Construction Management and Tender Grimsby Town Hall dated April 8, 2009 (Amended June 12, 2009) be received, and 1. That the 'Town Hall Project' proceed on the basis of using Construction Management techniques and that Mayhew be approved as the Construction Manager at a 'Fixed Cost' of $218,380.; and 2. That the "Town Hall Project" proceed to tender and construction based on the Construction Management principle; and 3. That Town fees associated with the "Town Hall Project" be waived; 4. That the Town Manager is appointed the Town of Grimsby representative for all matters associated with the project; and 5. That the Mayor and Town Manager are authorized to sign all documents associated with the project provided they are in keeping with the approved budget.
Moved by Alderman Cruickshank, seconded by Alderman Fertich
Carried
RESOLVED, That the memorandum from the Town Clerk, dated June 12, 2009, with reference to the Council meeting in August, 2009, be received.
Moved by Alderman Wilson, seconded by Alderman Kadwell
Carried
RESOLVED, That the correspondence listed as Resolutions from Other Municipalities, be received.
Moved by Alderman Berry, seconded by Alderman Fertich
Carried
Whereas the Council of the Town of Grimsby is in support of the development of the 40 Mile Creek Trail as presented by GrimsbyGreen at the June 1, 2009 Council meeting; And whereas the benefits to the Town of Grimsby of the trail being developed will be; 1. The promotion of a healthy lifestyle, 2. Connectivity through the Town of Grimsby to increase tourism, 3. The beautification of the Town of Grimsby, 4. Improving environmental awareness, 5. Creating jobs in the near term and developing a lasting platform upon which more jobs can be created in the future, 6. Enhancing the regional trail system; And whereas the Government of Canada in Budget 2009: Canada's Economic Action Plan invested $25,000,000 to deliver funding for recreational trails in Canada; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby supports GrimsbyGreen in their application to the Government of Canada for a grant to improve the 40 Mile Creek Trail.
Moved by Alderman Fertich, seconded by Alderman Andreychuk
Carried
Whereas there is currently no policy in regards to Members of Council who wish to attend conferences and workshops; and Whereas at the May 11, 2009, Administration & Finance Committee meeting it was expressed that a policy is needed; Now therefore be it resolved that: 1. Grimsby Town Council strike a special Committee comprised of no more than four (4) Members of Council whose mandate it is to make recommendations to the whole of Council on a Policy for conferences and workshop attendance by Members of Council; and 2. The Committee review the policies and budgets of neighbouring municipalities as well as the policies and budgets of other like sized Ontario municipalities; and Page 6 of 8 COUNCIL June 15, 2009 3. The Committee should report no later than December 31, 2009 so the policy can be incorporation into the 2010 budget; 4. That the Committee consist of the following members: John Cruickshank, CHair; David Wilson, Joanne Johnston and Dave Kadwell.
Moved by Alderman Cruickshank, seconded by Alderman Fertich
Carried
RESOLVED, That leave be given to introduce By-laws No. 09-48 to 09-52, inclusive, and the same be now read a first time.
Moved by Alderman Johnston, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried
RESOLVED, That By-laws No. 09-48 to 09-52, inclusive, just read a first time, be now read a second time and third time and finally passed, that the Mayor and Town Clerk do sign and seal the same, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding. Page 7 of 8 COUNCIL June 15, 2009
Moved by Alderman Kadwell, seconded by Alderman Wilson
Carried

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