Grimsby public meetings in 2023
45 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee recommended the designation of three properties on Main Street West under the Ontario Heritage Act. It also recommended approval for two demolition requests and proposed the creation of a heritage working group for public education.
- Recommended approval of modern addition demolition at 251 Murray Street (CARRIED)
- Recommended approval of garage demolition at 376 Nelles Road North (CARRIED)
- Resolved to designate 92 Main Street West under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (CARRIED)
- Resolved to designate 332 Main Street West under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (CARRIED)
- Resolved to designate 360 Main Street West under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (CARRIED)
- Recommended that Town Council establish a Grimsby Heritage Committee Working Group (CARRIED)
Culture Advisory Committee
The committee approved the accession of 10 items for the Grimsby Museum and received information reports on Art Gallery and Museum operations. Members discussed conceptual keywords for an upcoming mural and brainstormed ideas for the Museum's 40th anniversary celebrations next year.
- Approved September 7, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
- Approved July 6, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
- Received Art Gallery Information Report DCS-23-33 (CARRIED)
- Received Museum Information Report DCS-23-34 (CARRIED)
- Accepted 10 items for museum accession per report DCS-23-35 (CARRIED)
Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee
The committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed upcoming business developments, including the arrival of Vermeer headquarters and Bobcat, and planned a strategic action plan workshop for October 19.
- Approved meeting agenda (CARRIED)
- Received August 3, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
- Rescheduled October 5 meeting to October 19, 2023 (CARRIED)
Planning and Development Committee
The Committee received a report on an Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) decision regarding a minor variance at 29 Kemp Road East. Following public delegations expressing concerns, the Committee directed staff to obtain legal advice and provide an update to Council.
- Approved the September 6, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
- Received the August 10, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
- Received report PA-23-28 regarding official plan and zoning by-law amendments at 264 Main Street East for information (CARRIED)
- Received public delegations regarding 29 Kemp Road East (CARRIED)
- Received report PA-23-29 regarding the OLT Decision for 29 Kemp Road East and directed staff to seek legal advice (CARRIED)
Council Meeting
Council passed a resolution to advocate for a Guaranteed Livable Income program and directed staff to assess the feasibility of a living wage policy for Town employees. The body also passed four new by-laws and endorsed resolutions regarding climate emergency and rail safety.
- Approved resolution to advocate for Guaranteed Livable Income and request responses from MP Dean Allison and MPP Sam Oosterhoff
- Approved assessment of living wage policy feasibility for Town of Grimsby employees
- Passed By-law 23-74 to establish Age Friendly Advisory Committee
- Passed By-law 23-75 to establish Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee
- Passed By-law 23-76 to amend Traffic By-law 22-08
- Passed By-law 23-77 to appoint a Treasurer
- Endorsed Township of Severn resolution on Climate Emergency Just Transition Transfer
- Approved support for National Rail Safety Week (Sept 18-24, 2023)
Corporate Services Committee
The Committee authorized the Fire Chief to register the fire department with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care for the Ontario Naloxone Program. This includes signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Municipality of Niagara to receive, administer, and train personnel in the use of Naloxone. Other reports regarding rural internet and maintenance systems were received for information.
- Authorized Fire Chief to register fire department in Ontario Naloxone Program (CARRIED)
- Authorized Fire Chief to sign MOU with Regional Municipality of Niagara for Naloxone administration and training (CARRIED)
- Received report ITSI-23-02 Computerized Maintenance Management System Implementation Update (CARRIED)
- Received report ITSI-23-03 Rural Internet Access Status Update (CARRIED)
- Approved September 5th agenda (CARRIED)
- Received July 4, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
Public Works Committee
The Committee approved the 2023 Drinking Water QMS Operational Plan and a by-law amendment for the Roberts Road speed limit. A request for speed bumps on Bartlett Ave was referred to staff for further review.
- Approved 2023 Drinking Water QMS Operational Plan and Policy Statement
- Approved by-law amendment for Roberts Road speed limit
- Referred request for speed bumps on Bartlett Ave to staff for review
- Approved August 28, 2023 agenda
- Received July 24, 2023 meeting minutes
Community Services Committee
The Community Services Committee approved the schematic design for the Peach King Centre expansion and renovation. The committee also approved an updated filming policy and recommended the establishment of two advisory committees to Council.
- Approved schematic design for Peach King Centre Expansion and Renovation Project
- Approved updated Filming Policy
- Recommended Council approve Bylaw 23-74 to establish Age Friendly Advisory Committee
- Recommended Council approve Bylaw 23-75 to establish Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee
- Recommended Council repeal by-law 06-28 and by-law 12-73
- Directed Community Services Department to explore film policies from Niagara Parks and Town of Lincoln
Grimsby Green Advisory Committee
The Committee approved two motions to be sent to Council for endorsement regarding a climate emergency declaration and the preservation of a butternut tree. Members also decided to hold a special planning session with a facilitator to develop a work plan.
- Approved motion to recommend Town of Grimsby declare a climate emergency (CARRIED)
- Approved motion to recommend health inspection and preservation of butternut tree at 15 Fair Ave (CARRIED)
- Decided to hold a special meeting for a planning session with a facilitator
- Approved agenda for August 16, 2023 (CARRIED)
- Received minutes from July 19, 2023 (CARRIED)
- Received presentation from the Public Works Department (CARRIED)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment approved a minor variance for a covered deck at 103 Dorchester Drive. The board also approved the minutes from the July 18, 2023 meeting and received an Ontario Land Tribunal decision regarding 29 Kemp Road East.
- Approved Minor Variance Application A21-23 for 103 Dorchester Drive to permit a 4.11m rear yard encroachment for a covered deck (CARRIED)
- Approved minutes of the July 18, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
- Approved receiving the Ontario Land Tribunal Decision for A47-22 29 Kemp Road East for information (CARRIED)
Age Friendly Advisory Committee
The Age Friendly Advisory Committee decided to begin working on a local quality of life survey based on a Lincoln model. The committee also referred draft by-law amendments to staff for review. Discussion was held regarding an accessible event resource guide and the planning of an Age Friendly Symposium.
- Approved starting work on a Grimsby-based quality of life survey
- Referred draft by-law amendments to staff for review
- Approved August 15, 2023 agenda
- Received July 18, 2023 meeting minutes
Planning and Development Committee
The committee approved the meeting agenda and received the minutes from July 19, 2023. Members received the Planning Touchpoint report (PA-23-26) for information following a verbal summary and discussion.
- Approved August 10, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
- Received July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
- Received report PA-23-26, Planning Touchpoint, for information (CARRIED)
Council Meeting
Council approved the second phase of the Main Street East Heritage Conservation District study and the designation of properties at 129 Main Street West and 103 Mountain Road. A motion to reduce the speed limit on Roberts Rd to 40 km/hr was passed, while a broader 40km/hr pilot for other roads was defeated. Council also requested the NPCA halt Beamer Conservation Area reconstruction until consultation occurs.
- Reduced speed limit on Roberts Rd to 40 km/hr (5-4)
- Defeated report on potential roads to pilot 40km/hr speed limit (4-5)
- Approved second phase of Main Street East Heritage Conservation District study (5-4)
- Approved designation by-laws for 129 Main Street West & 103 Mountain Road
- Requested NPCA stop Beamer Conservation Area reconstruction until Council consultation
- Approved amendments to Finance Committee’s Terms of Reference
- Approved amendments to 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements and Trust Fund Statements
- Amended Procedural By-law 20-65 to permit all Council members to attend Standing Committee closed sessions
Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Committee created an 18-month Tourism Working Group to review strategy and budget. It also authorized the Chair and Mayor to engage with land owners regarding economic development and tourism opportunities.
- Approved agenda for August 3, 2023 (ED-23-006)
- Received minutes from July 6, 2023 (ED-23-007)
- Received verbal update regarding Business & Technology Park (ED-23-008)
- Authorized Chair and Mayor (or designees) to engage with land owners and project proponents (ED-23-009)
- Established a Tourism Working Group for a term of 18 months (ED-23-010)
Special Council Meeting
Council met in a closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privilege regarding the 37 Bartlett Settlement OPA / ZBA. Following the closed session, Council approved the provided direction and passed By-law 23-70.
- Approved direction provided in closed session regarding 37 Bartlett Settlement OPA / ZBA
- Passed By-law 23-70 (first reading)
Community Services Committee
The Community Services Committee recommended that Council apply current by-law admission fees to Thursday evening public skating starting September 2023. The committee also directed staff to research film policies from other municipalities to develop a local framework.
- Recommended Council approve current by-law admission fees for Thursday evening public skating starting September 2023
- Directed Community Services Department to research Niagara Parks and Town of Lincoln film policies and report back August 24, 2023
- Received report DCS-23-25 regarding Department of National Defense Meeting
- Received report DCS-23-26 Community Services Department Information Update for July 2023
- Received presentation from George Trifunovic regarding Recreational Trails Master Plan
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee deferred the decision to implement a 40 km/h speed reduction pilot program pending further evaluation within the Transportation Master Plan. The committee also received a mid-year department update and a citizen petition regarding Roberts Road.
- Deferred decision on 40 km/h Pilot Program until further evaluation in Transportation Master Plan (CARRIED)
- Received Public Works Department Mid-Year 2023 update for information (CARRIED)
- Received Roberts Road Citizen Petition and directed Council to consider staff recommendations (CARRIED)
- Received correspondence from Niagara Region regarding Grimsby WTP Expansion and Individual Environmental Assessment (CARRIED)
- Approved July 24, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
- Received June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
Special Council Meeting
Council held a closed session workshop regarding the Official Plan. Following the workshop, Council passed By-law 23-65.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Approved meeting in closed session for an Official Plan Workshop
- Received information provided in the workshop
- Passed By-law 23-65
Grimsby Green Advisory Committee
The committee approved a motion to be sent to Council requesting that staff and contractors avoid trimming oak trees from March to November to prevent the spread of Oak Wilt disease. The committee also elected its Chair and Vice Chair and updated sub-committee memberships.
- Approved motion to request Council ban oak tree trimming from March to November and implement staff training on Oak Wilt (CARRIED)
- Elected Bob Friesen as Chair (CARRIED)
- Elected Marilyn McCrae as Vice Chair (CARRIED)
- Added Annette Gibbons to the Climate Change Resilience Sub-Committee (CARRIED)
- Replaced Bruce Mackenzie with Annette Gibbons on the Public Engagement Sub-Committee (CARRIED)
- Approved the July 19, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
- Received the June 21, 2023 minutes (CARRIED)
- Received the Community Services Department presentation on green initiatives (CARRIED)
Planning and Development Committee
The committee received a verbal update and delegations regarding the Main Street East Heritage Conservation District. A report on the Provincial Planning Statement's draft natural heritage policies was also received for information.
- Approved July 19, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
- Received June 6, 2023 Planning Committee minutes (CARRIED)
- Received July 11, 2023 Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee minutes (CARRIED)
- Received verbal update on Main Street East Heritage Conservation District (CARRIED)
- Received delegations from Ron Van Pelt and Peter and Sandy Zulauf (CARRIED)
- Received report PA-23-25 Provincial Planning Statement – Draft Natural Heritage Policies for information (CARRIED)
Age Friendly Advisory Committee
The committee received a presentation on global and local aging contexts from Dominic Ventresca. Mayor Jordan proposed bringing initiatives regarding the World Health Organization Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities and The Niagara Older Adult Alliance to council, which the committee supported.
- Approved July 18, 2023 agenda
- Received June 26, 2023 meeting minutes
- Received presentation from Dominic Ventresca
- Agreed to bring WHO Global Network and Niagara Older Adult Alliance initiatives to council
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee approved three minor variance applications for properties on Patton Street, Hysert Road, and Livingston Avenue. Each approval included an advisory clause regarding the discovery of archaeological remains during construction.
- Approved Minor Variance A10-23 for 21 Patton Street (CARRIED)
- Approved Minor Variance A17-23 for 229 Hysert Road (CARRIED)
- Approved Minor Variance A19-23 for 2 Livingston Avenue (CARRIED)
- Approved minutes from June 20, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee recommended the 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements and Trust Fund Statements for approval. The committee also recommended that council approve amended tracked changes to the Finance Committee's Terms of Reference. A bi-annual procurement report was received.
- Recommended 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements and Trust Fund Statements for approval (CARRIED)
- Recommended amended tracked changes for Finance Committee's Terms of Reference for council approval (CARRIED)
- Received Report FIN 23-23 Bi-Annual Procurement Report (CARRIED)
- Approved July 13, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
- Received minutes from June 15 Finance Committee, June 20 Niagara Power Inc. AGM, and July 6 Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee (CARRIED)
Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee approved the designation of the Historic Residential Core under the Ontario Heritage Act and initiated the second phase of the Main Street East study. Additionally, four specific properties were approved for Part IV designation. The committee also directed staff to review boundary options for 133-137 Main Street East.
- Approved designation of Historic Residential Core under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
- Approved Part IV designation for 400 Main Street West, including trees and setback
- Approved Part IV designation for 482 Main Street West
- Approved Part IV designation for 123 Main Street West
- Approved Part IV designation for 3 East Street
- Directed staff to review boundary options for 133-137 Main Street East
- Approved commencement of second phase of Main Street East study and district plan guidelines
Culture Advisory Committee
The committee received information reports from the Art Gallery and the Museum. Members approved the Museum Accessions Report and accepted the accessions as presented. The committee also discussed the upcoming Grimsby Art Walk scheduled for September 23, 2023.
- Approved July 6, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
- Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
- Received Art Gallery Information Report (CARRIED)
- Received Museum Information Report (CARRIED)
- Accepted Museum Accessions Report and accessions as presented (CARRIED)
Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee
The committee elected a Chair and Vice Chair and established a monthly meeting schedule. The group adopted the Town of Grimsby's Simplified Meeting Procedures and discussed tourism and conference funding.
- Elected Councillor Freake as Chair (Carried)
- Elected Bill Ashburn as Vice Chair (Carried)
- Set meeting schedule for the first Thursday of every month at 10:00 a.m. (Carried)
- Adopted the Town of Grimsby's Simplified Meeting Procedures (Carried)
- Approved the July 6, 2023 agenda (Carried)
Corporate Services Committee
The Corporate Services Committee approved a compensation market review for all town jobs, including Library positions and Town Council. The committee also endorsed negotiations with Rogers to improve cellular service.
- Approved market review for all Town of Grimsby jobs, including Library and Town Council (CARRIED)
- Approved direction provided in closed session regarding labour negotiation update (CARRIED)
- Endorsed negotiations between Rogers and the Town of Grimsby to maximize cellular service (CARRIED)
- Approved July 4, 2023 meeting agenda (CARRIED)
- Received June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
Council Meeting
Council approved the Grimsby Community Development Grant Program Policy and passed first readings for seven by-laws concerning property designations and official plan amendments. The body also directed staff to report on a citizen petition for traffic calming on Roberts Road.
- Approved Grimsby Community Development Grant Program Policy (C-23-196)
- Passed first reading of By-laws 23-57 to 23-63, including designations for 382 and 390 Main Street West (C-23-201)
- Approved designation by-laws for 382 Main Street West and 390 Main Street West (C-23-194)
- Directed staff to prepare a report on Roberts Road petition for speed humps and a 4-way stop (C-23-197)
- Referred speed reduction to 40 km/hr item back to Public Works Committee (C-23-198)
- Referred parking restrictions at McNabb/Redwood back to staff to amend time of use to Monday-Friday (C-23-190)
- Proclaimed July 28, 2023, as World Hepatitis Day in Grimsby (C-23-199)
- Approved Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee Council Endorsement Package (C-23-192)
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee authorized the assumption of municipal services for Westbrook Subdivision Phase 1 & 2. The committee also recommended parking restriction updates for four roads to Council and received an infrastructure review report.
- Approved assumption of municipal services for Westbrook Subdivision Phase 1 & 2
- Authorized Director of Public Works to issue Final Certificate of Completion of Services for Westbrook Subdivision
- Authorized Mayor and Town Clerk to execute Westbrook Subdivision Assumption By-law
- Recommended Council approve parking restriction by-law updates for Governors Rd, Redwood Dr, McNab Dr, and Nassau Dr
- Received 2022 Annual RQMS Infrastructure Review Report (DPW-23-15)
- Received petition regarding traffic calming on Roberts Road
Age Friendly Advisory Committee
The committee elected an Acting Chair and Acting Vice Chair and adopted simplified meeting procedures. Members established a monthly meeting schedule and discussed planning a symposium funded by a $16,800 grant.
- Approved June 26, 2023 agenda
- Elected Olga McNeill as Acting Chair
- Elected Leanne Wallace as Acting Vice Chair
- Set monthly meetings for the 3rd Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
- Adopted Town of Grimsby’s Simplified Meeting Procedures
Community Services Committee
The committee received presentations regarding the Recreational Trails Master Plan Update and the Beamer Memorial Conservation Area. It also received the June 2023 Community Services Department Information Update. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided.
- Approved June 22, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
- Received May 24, 2023 Community Services Committee and June 1, 2023 Grimsby Green Advisory Committee minutes (CARRIED)
- Received presentations from Alicia Powell, Claire Basinski, David Kelly, and Joel Swagerman (CARRIED)
- Received report DCS-23-21 Community Services Department Information Update for June 2023 (CARRIED)
- Received correspondence from Niagara Regional Police and Ontario News (CARRIED)
Grimsby Green Advisory Committee
The Committee established three priority working groups focusing on urban forest management, climate change resilience, and public engagement. It also scheduled presentations from the Public Works, Community Services, and Planning departments for upcoming meetings.
- Approved June 21, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
- Received June 1, 2023 minutes (CARRIED)
- Established Urban Forest Management Plan working group (CARRIED)
- Established Climate Change Resilience working group (CARRIED)
- Established Public Engagement working group (CARRIED)
- Scheduled Public Works presentation for July 19, 2023 (CARRIED)
- Scheduled Community Services presentation for August 16, 2023 (CARRIED)
- Scheduled Planning Department presentation for September 20, 2023 (CARRIED)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment approved four minor variance requests for properties on Kemp Road West, Main Street West, Central Avenue, and Mud Street West. One application for Hysert Road was deferred. The Committee also resolved to post application materials online for transparency, excluding floor plans and personal information.
- Elected Adam Mottershead as vice chair (CARRIED)
- Approved minor variance for 346 Kemp Road West regarding lot coverage and rear setback (CARRIED)
- Approved minor variance for 522 Main Street West to permit 621 sq. m. gross floor area (CARRIED)
- Deferred minor variance for 229 Hysert Road as applicant was not present (CARRIED)
- Approved minor variance for 185 Central Avenue regarding rear and side yard encroachments (CARRIED)
- Approved minor variance for 512 Mud Street West regarding lot coverage and rear yard setback (CARRIED)
- Directed Secretary/Treasurer to post application materials online, excluding floor plans and personal info (CARRIED)
- Approved minutes from May 16, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
Special Council Meeting
Council approved the meeting agenda and passed By-law 23-56. The meeting also hosted the Niagara Power Incorporated Annual General Meeting.
- Approved June 20, 2023 Special Council meeting agenda (Carried)
- Passed By-law 23-56 (Carried)
Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee met in a closed session for an orientation and training workshop regarding heritage designation reports and statements of significance. Following the session, the committee formally received the information provided during the workshop.
- Approved the June 15, 2023 agenda
- Approved motion to enter closed session for member education and training
- Received information provided in the designation workshop
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee approved a payment to Mountainview Excavating and authorized specific tax write-offs. The committee also referred proposed amendments to its Terms of Reference to staff for further review.
- Approved $11,174 payment to Mountainview Excavating funded by Library and Parks and Recreation Facilities Reserves (CARRIED)
- Approved total tax write-offs of $7,975.40 (CARRIED)
- Received 2022 Year-End Surplus and Legal Fees memo (CARRIED)
- Referred Terms of Reference schedule amendments to staff for review at the July 13, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)
- Approved June 15, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
Grimsby Public Library Board
The Board approved the third draft of the Board Procedural By-laws as amended. Additionally, the Board received the CEO work plan, the Grimsby Author Series report, and the upcoming events report for information.
- Approved Board Procedural By-laws as amended
- Approved Librarian's Report and Statistical Report
- Approved Monthly Budget Report for period ending May 2023
- Received CEO Work plan for information
- Received Grimsby Author Series report for information
- Received Upcoming Events report for information
Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee recommended the heritage designation of three properties and the removal of one property from the Municipal Heritage Register. Members also elected a new Chair and Vice Chair and adopted simplified meeting procedures.
- Recommended removal of 93 Fairview Road from the Municipal Heritage Register
- Approved designation of 417 Main Street West under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
- Approved designation of 470 Main Street West under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
- Approved designation of 421 Elizabeth Street under Part IV Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act
- Appointed Sara Nixon as chair
- Appointed Brian Riley as vice chair
- Adopted the Town's Simplified Meeting Procedures
- Appointed Amy Freeman as stakeholder group representative for the Heritage Conservation District Study
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee recommended approvals for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments at 9 Windward Drive and 41 Livingston Avenue. The committee also recommended extending the building timeline for 301 Main Street West to June 1, 2025.
- Recommended extension of 5-year building timeline for 301 Main Street West to June 1, 2025
- Recommended approval of Official Plan Amendment (26OP-16-2204) and Zoning By-law Amendment (26Z-16-2205) at 9 Windward Drive
- Recommended approval of Official Plan Amendment (26OP-16-2203) and Zoning By-law Amendment (26Z-16-2203) at 41 Livingston Avenue
Council Meeting
Council approved an expansion of the Peach King Centre to include a larger gym and green initiatives, increasing the total project cost to $36,728,155. The body also declared a mental health, homelessness, and addiction crisis in Grimsby and amended fireworks bylaws. Several property designations and budget amendments for watermain work were passed.
- Approved Peach King Centre expansion for gym and green initiatives at an additional cost of $5,659,780 (5-3)
- Approved $945,000 budget amendment for Governors Road & Dorchester Drive watermain project, totaling $2,300,000
- Amended By-law 20-41 to limit consumer fireworks discharge to between dusk and 11:00 p.m. (8-0)
- Declared a mental health, homelessness, and addiction crisis in the Town of Grimsby
- Approved two $500 bursaries for graduating students at Blessed Trinity and West Niagara Secondary Schools
- Approved designation by-laws for 42 Roberts Road, 38 Roberts Road, 122 Main Street East, and 50-52 & 54 Park Road North
- Approved delegation of authority for the Peach King Centre Expansion Project
- Passed By-law 23-53 to adopt 2023 taxation rates set by the Regional Municipality of Niagara
Corporate Services Committee
The committee approved the meeting agenda and received a department update from Information Technology and Service Innovation. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved June 5, 2023 agenda (CARRIED)
- Received report ITSI-23-01, Information Technology and Service Innovation – Department Update (CARRIED)
Grimsby Green Advisory Committee
The committee elected an Acting Chair and Acting Vice Chair and established a recurring monthly meeting time. The group adopted simplified meeting procedures and received reports on climate change protection and food waste diversion.
- Elected Bob Friesen as Acting Chair (Carried)
- Elected Marilyn McCrae as Acting Vice Chair (Carried)
- Set monthly meetings for the third Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. (Carried)
- Adopted Town of Grimsby Simplified Meeting Procedures (Carried)
- Received verbal update on Partners for Climate Change Protection Program (Carried)
- Received Municipal Food Waste Diversion Program Report DCS-23-06 (Carried)
Community Services Committee
The Community Services Committee elected its leadership and approved a program for free public swimming during heat warnings. The committee also recommended that Council approve the Culture Advisory Committee Establishing By-law.
- Elected Councillor Charrois as Chair
- Elected Councillor Korstanje as Vice Chair
- Set future meeting time for 6:30 p.m.
- Recommended Council approve By-law 23-47 (Culture Services Advisory Committee Establishing Bylaw)
- Approved Free Public Swimming on Heat Warning days program at Grimsby Lions Community Pool
- Received Community Services Department Information Update for May 2023
- Scheduled next meeting for June 22, 2023
Public Works Committee
The committee elected Councillor DiFlavio as Chair and Councillor Howe as Vice Chair. Members approved the disposal of surplus land at Bell Avenue and Tuer Avenue and voted to disband the Public Works Advisory Committee.
- Elected Councillor DiFlavio as Chair (CARRIED)
- Elected Councillor Howe as Vice Chair (CARRIED)
- Set future meeting time to 6:30 p.m. (CARRIED)
- Deemed lands at 16 & 17 Bell Avenue and 7 & 8 Tuer Avenue as surplus to be offered to property owners (CARRIED)
- Approved disbanding the Public Works Advisory Committee (CARRIED)
- Received report DPW-23-10 regarding 2023 In-Road Flexible Signage Pilot Program (CARRIED)
Culture Advisory Committee
The committee elected an Acting Chair and Acting Vice Chair and adopted simplified meeting procedures. Members received financial and information reports for the Art Gallery and Museum, and approved incoming museum accessions.
- Adopted Simplified Meeting Procedures (CARRIED)
- Elected Anne Foster Brabant as Acting Chair (CARRIED)
- Elected Adrienne Brown as Acting Vice Chair (CARRIED)
- Received Art Gallery Information Report DCS-23-16 (CARRIED)
- Received 2022 audited financial statements for Grimsby Public Art Gallery (CARRIED)
- Received Grimsby Museum Update Report DCS-23-14 (CARRIED)
- Accepted Grimsby Museum Incoming Accessions report DCS-23-15 (CARRIED)
- Scheduled future meetings for the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.