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Grimsby Green Advisory Committee
October 27, 2021
What was decided (7 motions)
7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that the October 27, 2021, GGAC meeting agenda be approved. Page 2 of 4 Grimsby Green Advisory Committee October 27, 2021
Moved by R. Day, seconded by Councillor D. Bothwell
Carried
Whereas the Green Advisory Committee stresses the importance of natural asset management in the Town of Grimsby and that the development of an urban forest management plan will play an important part in natural asset management. Be it resolved that the presentation with respect to the Grimsby Beach Community Tree Inventory be received; and That the Committee supports the development of an urban forest management plan for the promotion and protection of the urban tree canopy; and That Staff consider the following in development of such plan: • Recognize and designate heritage trees • Regular maintenance of existing trees • Replenishing our urban forest with a diverse population of indigenous trees and use inventory data to make decisions for future plantings • Work together to encourage, educate and engage residents and Town staff to properly plant and care for trees • Develop tree protection measures in the Town of Grimsby; and That Staff be requested to report on the feasibility of developing such plan.
Moved by B. Mackenzie, seconded by Councillor D. Sharpe
Carried
Page 3 of 4 Grimsby Green Advisory Committee October 27, 2021 Resolved that the information with respect to the Forty Mile Creek Planting and Restoration Project be received by the Advisory Committee.
Moved by Councillor D. Bothwell, seconded by H. Pankhurst
Carried
Resolved that the update provided with respect to the current initiatives: • NPCA presentation on Tree Planting Programs for November meeting - B. Mackenzie • Recruitment of Committee Members • Terms of Reference be received by the Advisory Committee.
Moved by R. Day, seconded by H. Colyn
Carried
Resolved that the information provided regarding the Tree Planting Activity/Event be received by the Advisory Committee; and That the Committee recommends Staff implement Option #3 the Carolinian Seedling program.
Moved by D. Bothwell, seconded by H. Pankhurst
Carried
Resolved that the logo identified in Option 1 be amended and selected as the logo which will be presented to Council.
Moved by R. Day, seconded by H. Colyn
Carried
Resolved that the information with respect to the Green Acknowledgement Awards be received by the Advisory Committee.