Public Works Committee

Johnston; "RESOLVED, That Further to Council-approved Report DPW07-27 regarding the Marlow Avenue - Noise Wall Project, that the Ministry of Transportation has increased their financial contribution from 25% to 40% of the total estimated noise wall cost of $600,000; however, all other construction financing issues remain unchanged and, that there is not the agreement of all the affected property owners, as such the Town of Grimsby has no option but to withdraw from involvement in the Marlow Avenue Noise Wall Project."

Kadwell; “RESOLVED, That Report DPW08-16 dated June 4, 2008 regarding the Baker Road/CN Railway Crossing Road Closure, Baker Road Land Transfer to Region of Niagara for the South Service Road, Grade Crossing Improvement Program Grant Application and Dedication of Public Highway – Book Road Turning Circle be received and that the following be approved: 1. That Parts 1, 2 and 3 of Plan 30R-13065 be transferred by the Town of Grimsby to the Region of Niagara as Road Allowance for the new South Service Road; and, 2. That Part 4 of Plan 30R-13065, the Baker Road Public Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE June 11, 2008 Highway/CN Railway Crossing be stopped up and closed with the land retained by the Town of Grimsby; and the Road Closure By-Law be registered in Land Titles (30) thirty days after the Public Notice of Road Closure is published; and, 3. That the Town application for the Federal GCIP Grant be submitted; and, 4. That Block 29 of Plan 30M-361 be dedicated as Public Highway and the By-Law registered in Land Titles.”

Cruickshank; “RESOLVED, That Report DPW08-17 dated June 4, 2008 regarding the Award of Contract PWC08-02-320032, 2008 Guiderail Replacement/Installation Program be received, and that the Director be authorized to award the contract to the low bidder, Peninsula Construction Inc. in the tendered amount of $190,548.25 and further, that the Mayor and the Town Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents."

Kadwell; "RESOLVED, That Report DPW08-18 dated June 6, 2008 regarding Sidare Court, Declaration of One-Foot Reserve as Public Highway be received, and that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to sign a by-law declaring Lot 12, Township Plan 652 as Public Highway, and further, that the by-law be registered at the Land Registry Office."

Kadwell; Page 3 of 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE June 11, 2008 "RESOLVED, That DPW08-19, dated June 5, 2008, regarding the placement of a stop sign on Joseph Street at Sidare Court be received; and further, that the Director be authorized to place the stop sign; and further, that the Stop Sign location be added to Schedule “P” of By-law No. 89-2000, and further, that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary by-law and forward a copy to the Region of Niagara's Public Works Department for information."

Kadwell; "RESOLVED, That the presentation to Town Council by Lyle Dyment regarding his safety concerns related to the Woolverton Road/Main Street West (Regional Road #81) intersection be endorsed by Town Council and forwarded to the Region of Niagara with the request that the Regional Public Works Committee conduct a thorough review of the issues raised in the letter."

Kadwell; "RESOLVED, That the Notice to Residentes by Dufferin Construction Company received from Philips Engineering Ltd. regarding the proposed construction of the South Service Road Project be received for information and filed."

Cruickshank; Page 4 of 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE June 11, 2008 "RESOLVED, That the Notice of Commencement of the Regional Smithville Wastewater Service Study and Class Environmental Assessment from XCG Consultants Ltd. dated June 3, 2008 be received and that the Director of Public Works response of June 17, 2008 regarding existing sewage odour concerns by the Town of Grimsby be endorsed."

Kadwell; "RESOLVED, That the Director of Public Works be authorized to pursue the negotiation with the owner of #24 Auditorium Circle, which could permit continued pedestrian access by the Public over his lands."