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Council
November 18, 2019
What was decided (21 motions)
20 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that Resolution Number PD-19-89 be lifted from the Planning Committee meeting minutes of November 12, 2019 for separate consideration of item GH-19-30 ( Nelles Day Discussion) from the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee of October 15, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Dunstall, seconded by Councillor Sharpe
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence from the Litigation Pleadings be received.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vardy
Carried
Resolved that the correspondence from the Municipal Modernization program from November 12, 2019 be received
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vardy
Carried
Resolved that Council meet in Closed Session under Sec. 239(2 ) ( b) of the Municipality Act. 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and section 239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations CAO Objective Update
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vardy
Carried
Resolved that Closed Session update on the CAO objectives be received.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 19-99 to 19-103, 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.
Moved by Councillor Freake, seconded by Councillor Vardy
Carried
Resolved that the following Council meeting minutes be approved: • Council, November 4, 2019 • Special Council, November 11, 2019
Moved by Councillor Sharpe, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Resolved that the delegation of Angela Buonamici of the IBI Group with reference to 226-228 Main Street East be received.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Page 3 of 8 Council November 18, 2019 Resolved that the Administration & Finance Committee meeting minutes of November 11, 2019 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Sharpe, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Resolved that Resolution Number GH-19-30 of the Heritage Committee meeting minutes of October 15, 2019 be
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Deferred
Resolved that the Planning & Development Committee meeting minutes of November 12, 2019 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that the Public Works Committee meeting minutes of November 13, 2019 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Sharpe
Carried
Resolved that the Grimsby Economic Development Committee meeting minutes of November 13, 2019 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Sharpe
Carried
Resolved that the proposed by-law amendments as described in Item 7a) in regards to the amend to by-law No. 16-82 be approved by Council.
Moved by Councillor Sharpe, seconded by Councillor Ritchie
Carried
Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes of November 4, 2019 be received and filed.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Sharpe
Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 19-99 to 19-103 and that same be read a first time.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that council meet in Closed Session under Section 239(e) of the Municipal Act, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before an administrative tribunal affecting the municipality or local board • Grimsby Air Park Closed Session under Sec. 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees • Grimsby Energy Inc. Compensation Closed Session under Sec. 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, Page 7 of 8 Council November 18, 2019 affecting the municipality or local board and Sec. 239(2)(f) advised that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose • Biodigester Litigation Update
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that Legal Counsel proceed with the directions provided in the Closed Session in regards to the litigation of the Grimsby Air Park.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Vaine
Carried
Resolved that confidential Closed Session Report FIN 19-24 be received and that the recommendation contained therein be approved.
Moved by Councillor Vardy, seconded by Councillor Freake
Carried
Resolved that Closed Session update on the Biodigester litigation be received.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Kadwell
Carried
Resolved that the Litigation Committee be considered in January 2020 after the completion of the forensic audit.
Moved by Councillor Ritchie, seconded by Councillor Kadwell