Category: Council/COTW Meetings (Page 3 of 10)

NOTICE: Council Meeting, August 17, 2020 @ 5:30 PM

August 16, 2020 / GCFRG

Just like July’s late-nighter Council meeting, this Monday’s meeting looks to be a repeat performance with a lengthy agenda with items of substance. Highlights of the agenda include the deferred Integrity Commissioner reports and a “settlement agreement” for Century Condos downtown.

Notice: Council Agenda – July 20, 2020

July 17, 2020 / GCFRG

In contrast to the much shorter and light Council meetings recently, this Monday’s upcoming (Zoom) meeting looks like it will be a marathon. Three delegations, 6 Integrity Commissioner reports , 16 Staff reports, 2 closed sessions. Do not forget Correspondence and New Business!

Let’s take a look at some of the more interesting items…

NOTICE: Council Agenda – June 15, 2020

June 12, 2020 / GCFRG

Unlike the past two meetings where Council has seen a “lite” version of an Agenda, this Monday’s proceedings looks like it’s going to be a long night, given it’s 5:30 PM start. If variety is your thing, then this Agenda is just for you.

Grimsby 5 Vote for Council Pay Increase and Deny Opportunity For Immediate Hiring Freeze

April 6, 2020 / GCFRG

While it may have looked like the old gameshow “Hollywood Squares” on your TV, Council got down to business as best as it could by embracing technology to advance the business of the Town in these challenging times.

Councillor Motions To “Curb Your Enthusiasm”

February 26, 2020 / GCFRG

After last week’s rehearsed “coup” at Council that saw the duly-elected Chair of the Heritage Committee “replaced” with Councillor Dunstall, this site brings forth the next charade… curbing your right to free expression at Town Hall.

How They Voted: Replacement of Elected Heritage Committee Chair

February 18, 2020 / GCFRG

Given the internal strife of Council, it came as no surprise as the all-male “Grimsby 5” or “Gang of 5”, which seems a more appropriate moniker given their collective agenda and bloc voting, overrode the recent election of the Heritage Committee’s new Chairperson.

NewsNow: “Grimsby Five Stick Together” on CAO Schlange

February 12, 2020 / GCFRG

Image Credit: The Brampton Guardian/Fair Dealing

According to NewsNow, Monday’s Special Council meeting on the “administrative leave” of Town CAO Harry Schlange ended up with some Town staff members “moved to tears in the lobby after the meeting”.

NOTICE: Council – September 16, 2019 – Livingston Avenue Extension

September 16, 2019 / GCFRG

The Region will be presenting as a delegation at tonight’s Council meeting on the proposed Livingston Avenue Extension, as part of the Regional Official Plan Amendment 13 (ROPA 13).

NewsNow: “Grimsby Council Greenlights Bio Civil Suit”

July 10, 2019 / GCFRG

After a nearly three-hour closed session Special Meeting of Council on Monday, it appears the Town is forging ahead with civil action against responsible parties for the Biodigester debacle.

Retail Cannabis: Council Votes To Opt-Out

January 21, 2019 / GCFRG

As promised in our “finale” post… we would update you on Council’s decision on whether to opt-out or opt-in to retail cannabis sales. Council voted on the matter a short time ago and voted to “opt-out”, the decision being almost unanimous with only Councillor Vaine voting in favour of retail sales.