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 (6 motions)
6 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council receive the presentation from Elizabeth Zimmerman, Executive Director of YWCA Niagara Region.
Moved by Councillor D. Rintjema, seconded by Councillor L. Timmers
Carried
Receive and file correspondence from Grape Growers of Ontario dated January 13,2020 with respect to modernization of retail alcohol sales; 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 Linc-oln; and WHEREAS, the Government of Ontario plans 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 plans to modernize the legal framework through Bill 138; and WHEREAS this decision represents a significant opportunity for the Town of Lincoln and Ontario's wine regions to grow the Ontario grape and wine, craft beer and spirits industry through increased consumer access; however, it needs to be ensured that the retail model supports the local 100o/o Ontario-grown industry so that the industry can continue to provide economic benefit to the local communities. THEREFORE BE lT RESOLVED that the Town of Lincoln has re-affirmed its support for the Ontario grape and wine, craft beer and spirits industry and will present this motion at the January 2020 Rural Ontario Municipality Association (ROMA) conference seeking support from Ontario's rural communities, as well as fonarard a copy of this motion to our local MPP and the Minister of Finance.
Moved by Councillor D. Rintjema, seconded by Councillor J.D. Pachereva
Carried
THAT Council resume into open session; and THAT Council receive information and advice provided by legal counsel in closed session.
Moved by Councillor D. Rintjema, seconded by Councillor J.D. Pachereva
Carried
THAT Council on Monday, January 20,2020 be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor P. MacPherson, seconded by Councillor L. Timmers
Carried
Approve the minutes of the following meetings of Council: o Council minutes of December 16, 2019
Moved by Councillor L. Timmers
Carried
Council 3 January 20,2020 Approve the minutes of the following meetings of standing committee: . Committee of the \Mole minutes of January 13,2020 GARRIED CORRESPONDENCE Members reviewed correspondence received from Grape Growers of Ontario dated January 13, 2020 with respect to modernization of retail alcohol sales. Councillor MacPherson informed Members that Town representatives will be in attendance (Mayor Easton, Councillor MacPherson, and Councillor Pachereva) at the Rural Ontario Municipality Association (ROMA) conference on January 21, 2O2O and that this is an item for discussion on the agenda at ROMA and in addition has been discussed at the past Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) as well as shown consistent support for the industry. Members concluded with the following motion: Motion No. RC-2020-05 Moved by Councillor D. Rintjema, Seconded by Councillor J.D. Pachereva Receive and file correspondence from Grape Growers of Ontario dated January 13,2020 with respect to modernization of retail alcohol sales; 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 Linc-oln; and WHEREAS, the Government of Ontario plans 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 plans to