Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (42 motions)
36 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor McNamara Move
Carried Unanimously
the presentation regarding Strategic Objectives Implementation.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Receive
Carried Unanimously
out of Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Byrne, seconded by Councillor McNamara Move
Carried Unanimously
the reduction of taxes under section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001 totaling $27,830.58 for adjustments affecting the 2021, 2022, 2023 taxation years, as presented at the September 26, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Authorize
Carried Unanimously
minutes of the previous meeting and receive correspondence as listed on the Consent Agenda. September 12, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Town of Grimsby - Establishing a Guaranteed Livable Income Municipality of Durham - Amendments to the Highway Traffic Act
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Byrne Approve
Carried Unanimously
the Report for Information as listed on the agenda. ZBA-6-2022 – OLT Decision
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Ruston Receive
Carried Unanimously
the write off uncollectible property taxes for Roll numbers, 3751 050 000 10075, 3751 210 000 07601, 3751 720 000 09301, 3751 720 000 26600, 3751 740 000 14900, 3751 750 000 26801, from previous years in the amount of $18,544.98, as presented at the September 26, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor McNamara Authorize
Carried Unanimously
and endorse County of Essex By-law 2023-40, being a by-law to transfer all power of the lower-tier municipalities of the County of Essex with respect to the collection of waste and the delivery of such waste in the County of Essex, to the County, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 189 and 190 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor McNamara Support
Lost
Administration to proceed with the design and engineering of two (2) pedestrian crossovers (PXOs) and the warrant analysis of a school crossing guard for Oakwood Avenue; and Approve funding in the amount of $25,000 (including applicable HST) to complete the design work and warrant analysis, as presented at the September 26, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Byrne, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Direct
Carried Unanimously
Administration to fund an additional crossing guard for Magnolia and Oakwood for the remainder of 2023 to be funded from the 2023 year end surplus, and add $15,000 as a pre-charge to the 2024 draft Budget to fund an additional crossing guard through the contracted out service.
Moved by Councillor Byrne, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Direct
Lost
portion of land legally known as Part of Lot 16, Concession Broken Front Tilbury, as in R1016085, subject to R1016085; Lakeshore, being "part of" the Property Identifier Number 75072-0456(LT), be closed and declared surplus; Administration proceed with conveying the land pursuant to Policy CAD – 284, Closing Sale and Disposition of Streets and Alleys; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 73-2023 during the “Consideration of By-laws”, all as presented at the September 26, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Vogler The
Carried Unanimously
portion of land legally known as the Property Identifier Number 75031-0292(LT), 0 Rourke Line Road, be closed and declared surplus; Administration proceed with conveying the land pursuant to Policy CAD – 227, Sale and Disposition of Land Policy and directed during the closed session held August 15, 2023; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 72-2023 during the “Consideration of By-laws”, all as presented at the September 26, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Ruston The
Carried Unanimously
consideration of the Procedure By-law pending training session with Administration, including proposed changes from the current by-law.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Byrne Defer
Carried
Administration to consult with the Ontario Provincial Police regarding the enforcement of noise by-law provisions, and the potential standardized use of decibel meters; and Direct Administration to draft a Noise By-law, based on resident feedback and Council discussion.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston Direct
Carried Unanimously
Administration to prepare a report regarding options for accessibility for student walking to St. Anne's High School and St. William Catholic Elementary School relating to the removal of the pedestrian bridge.
Moved by Councillor Byrne, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Direct
Carried Unanimously
That Lakeshore have our staff, or a chipping company do a check of all the roads and remove the tree debris left from the last storm.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Lost
Administration to bring a report in the 2024 Draft Budget on how we will address the chipper needs into the future.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Direct
Carried Unanimously
Administration to bring forward a report regarding the the Advanced Boulevard package treatment plant, its service area, subsequent closure, impacts of the closure and options on restoring it to operation until such time as sewage conveyance can be extended along County Road 22 to Patillo Road.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Direct
Carried Unanimously
75-2023 be read a first and second time and provisionally adopted; and By-laws 72-2023, 73-2023, 79-2023 and 80-2023 be read and passed in open session on September 26, 2023.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Vogler By-law
Carried Unanimously
78-2023 be read and passed in open session on September 26, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor McNamara By-law
Carried
move into closed session in Council Chambers at 8:42 PM in accordance with: Paragraph 239(2)(e), (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss litigation affecting the municipality, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor McNamara Council
Carried
Move into Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Receive the presentation regarding Strategic Objectives Implementation.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
Move out of Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor Byrne, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Authorize the reduction of taxes under section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001 totaling $27,830.58 for adjustments affecting the 2021, 2022, 2023 taxation years, as presented at the September 26, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meeting and receive correspondence as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. September 12, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 2. Town of Grimsby - Establishing a Guaranteed Livable Income 3. Municipality of Durham - Amendments to the Highway Traffic Act
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Byrne
Carried Unanimously
Receive the Report for Information as listed on the agenda. 1. ZBA-6-2022 – OLT Decision
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Authorize the write off uncollectible property taxes for Roll numbers, 3751 050 000 10075, 3751 210 000 07601, 3751 720 000 09301, 3751 720 000 26600, 3751 740 000 14900, 3751 750 000 26801, from previous years in the amount of $18,544.98, as presented at the September 26, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Support and endorse County of Essex By-law 2023-40, being a by-law to transfer all power of the lower-tier municipalities of the County of Essex with respect to the collection of waste and the delivery of such waste in the County of Essex, to the County, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 189 and 190 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended. In Favour (3): Mayor Bailey, Councillor McNamara, and Councillor Santarossa 5 Opposed (5): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Lost
Direct Administration to proceed with the design and engineering of two (2) pedestrian crossovers (PXOs) and the warrant analysis of a school crossing guard for Oakwood Avenue; and Approve funding in the amount of $25,000 (including applicable HST) to complete the design work and warrant analysis, as presented at the September 26, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Byrne, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to fund an additional crossing guard for Magnolia and Oakwood for the remainder of 2023 to be funded from the 2023 year end surplus, and add $15,000 as a pre-charge to the 2024 draft Budget to fund an additional crossing guard through the contracted out service. In Favour (2): Councillor Byrne, and Councillor Kerr Opposed (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler
Moved by Councillor Byrne, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Lost
The portion of land legally known as Part of Lot 16, Concession Broken Front Tilbury, as in R1016085, subject to R1016085; Lakeshore, being "part of" the Property Identifier Number 75072-0456(LT), be closed and declared surplus; Administration proceed with conveying the land pursuant to Policy CAD – 284, Closing Sale and Disposition of Streets and Alleys; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 73-2023 during the “Consideration of By- laws”, all as presented at the September 26, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
The portion of land legally known as the Property Identifier Number 75031-0292(LT), 0 Rourke Line Road, be closed and declared surplus; Administration proceed with conveying the land pursuant to Policy CAD – 227, Sale and Disposition of Land Policy and directed during the closed session held August 15, 2023; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 72-2023 during the “Consideration of By- laws”, all as presented at the September 26, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Defer consideration of the Procedure By-law pending training session with Administration, including proposed changes from the current by-law. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (1): Councillor Santarossa
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Byrne
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler · Opposed (1): Councillor Santarossa
Direct Administration to consult with the Ontario Provincial Police regarding the enforcement of noise by-law provisions, and the potential standardized use of decibel meters; and Direct Administration to draft a Noise By-law, based on resident feedback and Council discussion.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to prepare a report regarding options for accessibility for student walking to St. Anne's High School and St. William Catholic Elementary School relating to the removal of the pedestrian bridge.
Moved by Councillor Byrne, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
That Lakeshore have our staff, or a chipping company do a check of all the roads and remove the tree debris left from the last storm. In Favour (3): Councillor Byrne, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Ruston
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Lost
In favour (3): Councillor Byrne, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Vogler · Opposed (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston
Direct Administration to bring a report in the 2024 Draft Budget on how we will address the chipper needs into the future.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to bring forward a report regarding the Advanced Boulevard package treatment plant, its service area, subsequent closure, impacts of the closure and options on restoring it to operation until such time as sewage conveyance can be extended along County Road 22 to Patillo Road.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
By-law 75-2023 be read a first and second time and provisionally adopted; and By-laws 72-2023, 73-2023, 79-2023 and 80-2023 be read and passed in open session on September 26, 2023.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
By-law 78-2023 be read and passed in open session on September 26, 2023. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (1): Councillor Byrne
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler · Opposed (1): Councillor Byrne
Council move into closed session in Council Chambers at 8:42 PM in accordance with: a. Paragraph 239(2)(e), (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss litigation affecting the municipality, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor McNamara