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Notice: Town Council Meeting – May 1, 2017

May 1, 2017 /

Town Council Meeting – May 1st, 2017 @ 7PM

Agenda: https://grimsby.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/79798…

Highlights on the Council agenda:

  • Region of Niagara – Go Hub and Transit Station Study Presentation
    – Preliminary design plans for each station area
    – Secondary plans for the lands around the station areas
    – Transportation analysis around each station (feed into
    secondary plans and station designs)
    – Market analysis to determine development potential around
    the station areas
    – Public and stakeholder meetings in May and June
  • Hamilton Health Sciences Presentation / Update on West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
  • 2017 Budget

Meetings start at 7:00 PM at Grimsby Town Hall and are open to the public.  Everyone is welcome to attend!

Notes: Committee of the Whole Budget Meeting – April 18th, 2017

April 20, 2017 /

I guess if you start high, there’s only one way to go – down – and from an optics perspective, it looks more palatable. After starting at a 16% tax levy increase, Finance staff whittled it down to 7.3%. Then, (a few) aldermen took their pencils out and whittled just a wee bit more to get it down to 6% … because it sounds better. In comparison, 7 other local municipalities have established levy increases ranging from 2.08% to 6.95%.

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Notes: Town Council – April 17, 2017

April 19, 2017 /

Agenda: https://grimsby.civicweb.net/filepro/documents…

IT Strategic Plan

John Naas from Blackline Consulting presented the final IT Strategic Plan and recommendations. The town is now in a position where long-term “band-aid” solutions have created an IT infrastructure and technology gaps where the town is no longer able to meet the pressures and demands to provide appropriate service levels. This means catch-up and a large financial investment over the next 10 years.

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Notes: Town Council – April 3, 2017

April 4, 2017 /

Agenda: https://grimsby.civicweb.net/filepro/documents…

Asset Management
This team was created by Town Manager Brandt to better manage, monitor and report on the Town assets such as; roads, buildings, IT, sanitary and water systems, pipes, fleet and equipment, parks, street lights, to name a few. Jenn Gross, a GIS Analyst for the Town presented.

It was noted that the Town’s asset plan currently does not have enough detail in it to satisfy government reporting requirements. New software and processes will enhance accountability and transparency and enable the Town to better prioritize asset repair and replacement.

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Notes: Town Council – March 20, 2017

March 21, 2017 / / 0 Comments

Agenda: https://grimsby.civicweb.net/filepro/documents?preview=82062

29 Oak Street – Minor Variance
Council discussed at length the Committee of Adjustment’s (COA) decision to approve a new two-storey building replacing the current home at 29 Oak Street. Planning staff had recommended deferral on the basis that the excavated height of the exposed front-facing three-car garage did not meet compatibility criteria for the heritage style of the 1920’s era neighbourhood.

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Representing the citizens of Grimsby to ensure that the Town’s planning for intensification results in responsible growth while preserving the majesty of the escarpment and natural areas, the Lake Ontario waterfront, the small town charm, character and history, and the friendly nature of its people.

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Bringing the citizens of Grimsby and its elected town council together to foster responsible growth and good planning to make Grimsby a leading community of modern small town living.

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