Council Meeting

Resolved that the agenda for the October 20, 2025 Council meeting be approved.

Resolved that the presentation on the Grimsby Public Library Feasibility Study be received for information.

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Council - October 6, 2025  Planning & Development Committee - October 15, 2025

Resolved that the Grimsby Public Library Board minutes of September 10, 2025 be received.

Resolved that Council move into closed session to discuss:  Grimsby Power Incorporated Legal Update, pursuant to Subsection 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act; and  Grimsby Power Incorporated Valuation Report, pursuant to Subsection 239(2)(j) of the Municipal Act.

Resolved that the information provided in closed session regarding the Grimsby Power Incorporated legal update and valuation report be received.

Resolved that the Rules of Procedure be temporarily suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds to discuss Councillor Freake's motion regarding the removal of GPI/NPI reporting to the Finance Committee. Yes (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, and Councillor DiFlavio No (2): Councillor Davoli, and Councillor Korstanje

Resolved that Council direct Staff to amend the Finance Committee's Terms of Reference to remove the reporting of GPI/NPI to the Finance Committee and that all future reports and updates go to Council directly. Yes (4): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor DiFlavio No (4): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Howe, Councillor Charrois, and Councillor Korstanje TIE,

Resolved that the letter from Grimsby Power Inc. and Niagara Power Inc. be received.

Whereas the Province of Ontario has defined Council’s role to be that of identifying issues to be dealt with, determining the facts of the issue, giving direction to staff to research issues and available options and report back to Council with recommendations, and in many cases to refer to a Committee of Council to take advantage of the Committee’s expertise in a particular area; and Whereas Council created a Finance Standing Committee and appointed lay members to the Finance Committee to consider and report to Council on financial planning and long-term stability and sustainability of finances, financial reporting and monitoring, budget strategy for considerations for future budgets, investment reporting and risk management, including reporting from the entities of Grimsby Power Inc. (GPI) and Niagara Power Inc.(NPI); and Whereas the Town undertook an asset management study and from that learned that it needs to save approximately $5,000,000 more each year than it currently is doing in order to replace its existing tangible capital assets when they reach the end of their useful lives; and Whereas it is important to gather data, investigate and evaluate all possible solutions to this very large problem now; and Whereas the Finance Committee recommended and Council approved an Estimate Valuation Report of Grimsby Power Inc. (GPI), the Town’s third largest asset, to more fully understand the Town’s investment; and Whereas this report will contain critical information and be pa

Whereas oil and fuel spills, along with other debris or fouling of public roadways, present a clear safety risk to motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians; Whereas the Town of Grimsby’s current by-laws do not provide specific authority or mechanisms to regulate or address the fouling of public roadways caused by oil spillage or similar hazards; Whereas the Ontario Ministry of the Environment places the onus on municipalities, through their by-laws, to address issues of road fouling and ensure that such hazards are properly managed and enforced; Whereas Section 11(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 grants municipalities the authority to pass by-laws respecting highways, including the health, safety, and well-being of persons, and specifically to regulate matters related to the use of municipal right-of-ways; Whereas the absence of a dedicated Right-of-Way by-law limits the Town’s ability to respond effectively, hold responsible parties accountable, and proactively protect public safety on municipal roads. Therefore be it resolved that staff report back on creating and implementing a Right-of-Way By-law to regulate road fouling, working within the right of way, and any other actions that may put motorists or pedestrians in harms way.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-61 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.