The Lincoln Record

Council

January 28, 2019

Who was there

Present (7): Tony Brunet, Sandra Easton, Mike Mikolic, Greg Reimer, Dianne Rintjema, Adam Russell, Lynn Timmers

Absent (1): JD Pachereva

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 (8 motions)

8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Approve the minutes of the following meetings of Council: • Council minutes of October 1, 2018 • Inaugural Council minutes of December 3, 2018 • Council Orientation minutes of December 8, 2018 • Council Orientation minutes of December 12, 2018 • Council Orientation minutes of December 15, 2018 • Council Orientation minutes of December 17, 2018 • Special Council minutes of January 7, 2019 • Special Council minutes of January 21, 2019
Moved by Councillor A. Russell, seconded by Councillor D. Rintjema
Carried
WHEREAS Ontario's grape and wine industry is an important and unique part of Lincoln's economy; and WHEREAS Lincoln has an emerging craft beer sector that continues to grow and expand;and WHEREAS Lincoln has over 50 wineries, breweries and distilleries contributing to both our local and provincial economy, creating jobs and investment across Lincoln; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has announced its plan to modernize alcohol sales by expanding the sale of beer and wine to corner stores, grocery stores and big-box stores, based on market demand, and has requested public input on its plan through an online survey until February 1, 2019; and WHEREAS this decision represents a significant opportunity to strengthen both Lincoln's and Niagara's economy by growing Ontario's wine, craft beer and spirits industry through increased consumer access; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Lincoln requests that the Provincial Government must include specific policies that support and expand the growth of 100 per cent Ontario-grown-and-produced wines and Ontario-made craft beer and spirits in its retail channel regulations; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Lincoln submit this resolution to the Provincial Government and area MPPs as part of the public consultation on the Modernization of Alcohol Sales before February 1, 2019; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be circulated to Niagara municipalities for consideration and support; and Council 4 January 28, 20
Moved by Councillor P. MacPherson, seconded by Councillor T. Brunet
Carried
Approve the following recommendations from Standing Committees: • General Business & Finance Committee minutes of January 7, 2019 • Committee of the Whole - Budget minutes of January 9, 2019 • Community Services & Infrastructure Committee minutes of January 14, 2019 • Committee of the Whole - Workshop minutes of January 16, 2019 • Committee of the Whole - Budget minutes of January 16, 2019 • Planning & Economic Development Committee minutes of January 21, 2019
Moved by Councillor M. Mikolic, seconded by Councillor D. Rintjema
Carried
Receive and file the following Council Information Packages: • Council Information Package January 4, 2019 • Council Information Package January 11, 2019 • Council Information Package January 18, 2019
Moved by Councillor L. Reimer, seconded by Councillor P. MacPherson
Carried
Receive and file items listed in correspondence.
Moved by Councillor L. Timmers, seconded by Councillor M. Mikolic
Carried
THAT leave be given to approve the following by-laws: 1. 2019-04, Fees and Charges By-law 2019 2. 2019-05, A By-law to Dedicate Certain Lands for Public Highways as part of the Grandview Heights Plan Subdivision and to Assume the Municipal Services 3. 2019-06, A by-law to Authorize the Execution of a Site Plan Agreement with 1923270 Ontario Inc., Big Head Winery 4. 2019-07, A By-law for Site Plan Assumption Agreement with Phelps Homes Ltd., Kingsway 5. 2019-08-2518, A By-law to Amend Zoning By-law and Remove the Holding Provision on Kingsway 6. 2019-09, Repeal and Replace By-law 2018-90 to Update Legal Description of Road Allowance in Concession 6 between Lot 20 and 21 7. 2019-10, A By-law to Authorize the purchase of Property Located at 4288 Mountain Street 8. 2019-11, To Amend Zoning By-law and Remove the Holding Provision on Centreville 9. 2019-12, To Assume Lincoln Square Subdivision 10. 2019-13, Interim Taxes Levy 2019 11. 2019-14, Temporary Borrowing By-law 12. 2019-15, To Establish a Weight Restriction on Glass Avenue Bridge 13. 2019-16, Business Improvement Area Expansion By-law
Moved by Councillor L. Timmers, seconded by Councillor G. Reimer
Carried
Council 6 January 28, 2019 THAT leave be given to introduce By-law Number 2019-17, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, January 28, 2019, being read a first, second and third time. THAT By-law Number 2019-17 be enacted and passed, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign and seal the said by-law.
Moved by Councilor A. Russell, seconded by Councillor T. Brunet
Carried
THAT Special Council on January 28, 2019 be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor T. B runet, seconded by Councillor D. Rintjema
Carried

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