Council

Resolved that the minutes from the May 19, 2020 Council meeting be approved.

Resolved that Report CORP 20-04 dated June 1, 2020 be received; And that staff continue forward with the Corporate COVID-19 response as set out within this report; And that the Town of Grimsby participate in advocacy work with the 11 Niagara municipalities and the Niagara Region, and endorse associations such as AMO (Association of Ontario Municipalities) and FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) to address the need for direct financial support to municipalities from the provincial and federal governments; And that the Federal and Provincial governments accelerate and approve the two Canada Infrastructure (ICIP) project applications submitted by the Town of Grimsby to stimulate economic recovery.

Resolved that Report FIN20-09 dated June 1, 2020 with regard to tax write-offs be received and that the total write-offs in the amount of $16,363.46 be approved.

Resolved that Report DPW20-15 dated June 1, 2020 regarding the 2019/2020 Winter Materials Application Update be received.

Resolved that Report DPW20-14 dated June 1, 2020 regarding the pending Request for Tender for Winter Sanding Materials and Town staff’s request to reserve an allocation of 1,400 tonnes bulk white sodium chloride, be received; And further, that staff be authorized to approve 1,400 tonnes bulk white sodium chloride through the Niagara Public Purchasing Committee (NPPC) contract tender for 2020/2021 as part of the anticipated 3-year contract from 2020 - 2023 which will include supply, transportation, mixing and stockpiling.

Resolved that the correspondence received from area municipalities with reference to COVID-19 personal facial masks, support of Medical Staff Association of Niagara Health and the Medical Academies of Lincoln, Niagara and Welland - Ministry of Health Billing Codes for the Provision of Virtual Care - COVID-19, COVID-19 Government Relations Strategy be received.

Resolved that the correspondence received from Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority with reference to the Board of Directors meeting highlights dated May 21, 2020 be received.

Resolved that Council meet in Closed Session regarding the following:  Under Section 239 (2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: Grimsby Public Library Board Member Selection

Resolved that the Confidential Report GPL20-6 dated June 1, 2020 be received; And that Grimsby Town Council approve the appointment of the new board member as recommended by the selection committee.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law No 20-51 inclusive and that same be read a first time.

Page 2 of 8 Council June 1, 2020 Resolved that the minutes from the May 19, 2020 Council meeting be approved.

Resolved that the rules of procedures be suspended in regards to section 4.13 of by-law 04-81 to govern the proceedings of Council, Local Board and Committee meetings to deal with new business regarding support for Provincial decision to open outdoor sports and athletics.

Resolved that Council meet in Closed Session regarding the following: • Under Section 239 (2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees: o Grimsby Public Library Board Member Selection

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law No 20-51 inclusive 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; and rule of Council to contrary notwithstanding.