Council

Resolved that the Council meeting minutes of December 16, 2019 be approved.

Resolved that the delegation from the Grimsby Historical Society (Fran Chesney) and SaveMainStreet organization (Ron Schroder) with reference to a commitment of resources for the 5th Strategic Priority be received.

Resolved that the delegation of Elisabeth Zimmermann, Director of the YWCA Niagara Region with reference to the Coldest Night of the Year be received.

Resolved that the Office of Human Resources recommend to Town Council that Council receive Report HR-20-01 Employee Code of Conduct and that the recommendations contained therein be approved.

Resolved that the Office of Human Resources recommends to Town Council that Report HR-20-02 Council Compensation be received; and, That Council review and approve the Town of Grimsby Compensation Philosophy, Council-Specific Compensation Strategy and methodology to be used for the review.

Resolved that a Motion to Defer be moved regarding Report TC-20-01.

WHEREAS the CAO and Staff at the direction of Council prepared and introduced a confidential report and recommendation for the Monetary Compensation of the Board of Directors of Grimsby Energy Inc. at Council Meeting Closed Session of 18th November 2019; AND WHEREAS The Mayor and Members of Council are highly committed to transparency and accountability; AND WHEREAS the GEI Board have contributed successfully in selling the biodige ster and exceeded expectations; AND WHEREAS in the best interest of professionalism and respect towards the GEI Board Members, as well as the community as a whole for a fair and equitable business practice; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Grimsby direct staff to provide a report including the methodology but not disclosing sensitive confidential contents of the Compensation Report to the GEI Board Members as well as to the taxpayers of Grimsby; AND THAT through circulation of this motion, Council communicate to the GEI Board Members and the residents of the Town of Grimsby that the Mayor and Council are committed to Transparency, Accountability, Fairness and Respect for people who serve the community, based on equitable and fair business practices at all levels.

Resolved that the memorandum from CAO Harry Schlange dated January 21, 2020 with reference to the Budget Schedule Update for 2020 be received and approved.

Resolved that the Planning & Development Committee meeting minutes of December 17, 2019 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved.

Resolved that the Planning & Development Committee meeting minutes of January 14, 2020 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved.

Resolved that Council review all boards in December 2020 or within 3 months after December of 2020; and, Be it further resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby thanks the replaced board members for their time and their commitment to the community.

Resolved that TC 20-01 dated January 21, 2020 be received; and, That the Town of Grimsby governance structure change as outlined in this report (including Option 1) be approved; and, That the proposed 2020 meeting calendar for Committee of the Whole and Council meetings as attached in Appendix 1, targeted to commence in March 2020 approved. RECORDED VOTE as requested by Councillor Sharpe: Yea: Councillors Bothwell, Dunstall, Freake, Kadwell, Ritchie, Sharpe, Vaine and Mayor Jordan Nay: Councillor Vardy

Resolved that the Administration & Finance Committee meeting minutes of January 13, 2020 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved.

Resolved that the Grimsby Economic Development Committee meeting minutes of December 18, 2019 be received and filed.

Resolved that the correspondence from the Region of Niagara with reference to T. Roy Adams Humanitarian of the Year Award be received.

Resolved that the correspondence from the Niagara Region with reference to the 2020 Budget-Water and Wastewater Operating Budget, Rate Setting and Requisition CSD 71-2019 be received.

Resolved that the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) 2019 Year End Assessment Report be received.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 20-01 to 20-03 and that same be read a first time.

Resolved that Council meet in Closed Session under Sec. 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees • Board of Appointment Review Resolutions

WHEREAS Resolution C-18-220 from the Special Council Meeting of December 9, 2018 states that all board appointments will be reviewed by Council in the first or second quarter of 2019; AND WHEREAS Council did not review all board appointments to date; AND WHEREAS Council is obligated to review all board appointments as per Resolution C-18-220; Resolved that the Council for the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby, having given due consideration to the committees, make the following changes to the following Boards of Directors, effective immediately: For Niagara Power Inc. (NPI) Kurt Whitnell will continue Jeff Jordan - no change Glen King - no change For Grimsby Power Inc. (GPI) Philip Besseling, Chair - will continue Kurt Whitnell - will continue Glen King - no change Dave Kadwell - will continue Reg Freake - replaced with Dave Sharpe For Grimsby Energy Inc. (GEI) Rob Hattin Delight Davoli Lianne Vardy Jim Howden Jim Bowman For 193827 Ontario (HoldCo2) Delight Davoli Lianne Vardy Jim Howden Rob Hattin For Grimsby Hydro Inc. (GHI) Delight Davoli

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 20-01 to 20-03 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 tot he contrary notwithstanding.