Council Meeting

Resolved that the January 13, 2025 Council meeting agenda be approved.

Resolved that Council meet in closed session under:  Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.  Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.  Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act to discuss a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

Resolved that Janice Aitken and Diana Lecinski be appointed to the Age Friendly Advisory Committee, and Paul Demare be appointed to the Finance Standing Committee; and 1. That Council approve the recipients for the 2025 Civic Recognition Awards as detailed in Appendix A of the closed session report; and 2. That the direction provided in closed session regarding the Peach King Centre Naming Rights Sponsor be approved.

Resolved that the following minutes be approved:  Council - December 2, 2024  Planning & Development Committee - December 4, 2024  Community Services Committee - December 12, 2024  Planning & Development Committee - January 8, 2025

Resolved that the following Board minutes be received:  Committee of Adjustment - November 20, 2024  Grimsby Public Library Board - November 20, 2024  Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee - December 3, 2024  Grimsby Downtown BIA - December 11, 2024  Property Standards Committee & Committee of Adjustment - December 17, 2024

Resolved that Council hereby approves the following item and that the consent item be approved on the recommendation as contained therein: PA-25-03 That Committee of Adjustment Process Improvements - Amended, dated January 13, 2025, be received.

Resolved that report FIN-25-01, 2025 Parasport Games Sponsorship, dated January 13, 2025 be received; and 1. That the Town of Grimsby become a “Paramazing Sport Sponsor” of Goalball in the 2025 Ontario Parasport Games; and 2. That the “Paramazing Sport Sponsor” fee of $5,500 be included as part of the 2025 budget for Council consideration.

Resolved that report PA-25-04, Appeal of Site Plan Application 26SP-16- 2407 at 141-149 Main Street East – Town Representation at the Ontario Land Tribunal, dated January 13, 2025, be received; and 1. That legal counsel be retained to represent the Town on Application 26SP-16-2407 at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Resolved that Rules of Procedure be temporarily suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds to discuss Councillor Vardy's Notice of Motion on Council Member Conduct. Yes (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej No (2): Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio Conflict (1): Councillor Charrois

Resolved that Annette Gibbons be permitted to delegate on the Notice of Motion. Yes (7): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio No (1): Councillor Vardy Conflict (1): Councillor Charrois

Resolved that the delegation from Annette Gibbons be received.

Resolved that Councillor Charrois be suspended from the Community Services Committee for a period of 6 months, until training is complete. *An affirmative vote of two-thirds is required to reconsider resolution CW- 23- 028 appoint Councillor Charrois to the Community Services Committee.* Yes (2): Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej No (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio Conflict (1): Councillor Charrois

Resolved that Councillor Charrois be immediately removed as Chair and/or Deputy Chair from any and all Council Standing Committees, Advisory and Subcommittees for this term of Council, but be allowed to continue as a member of the one Committee she currently sits on. *An affirmative vote of two-thirds is required to reconsider resolution CS- 23- 002 appoint Councillor Charrois as Chair of Community Services.* Yes (5): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej No (3): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio Conflict (1): Councillor Charrois

Resolved that Item B be amended that all of Council undergo training about ethical governance, Council Code of Conducts and working well within a team environment. Yes (5): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio No (3): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, and Councillor Howe Conflict (1): Councillor Charrois

Resolved that Councillor Charrois be prohibited from assuming the role of Deputy Mayor during this term of Council. *An affirmative vote of two-thirds is required to reconsider By-law 22-77 that appoints Councillor Charrois as Deputy Mayor for a period of 6 months.* Yes (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej No (2): Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio Conflict (1): Councillor Charrois

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 25-01 and 25-02, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.

Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-03 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.