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By Mike Williscraft NewsNow A 1.99 per cent 2022 budget increase was approved by Grimsby council during a Committee of the Whole session last Thursday.

The budget must still be ratified at the next regular council meeting.

“We knew it would be a tough year. There is a number of things that have been hitting us. This is the third year the budget has been worked on corporately.

We started working on this as a corporate team back in September,” said CAO Harry Schlange.

“We really tried to provide council with a really responsible budget that continues with the momentum and is affordable.”

If approved by council at that rate, the increase will mean a hike of $31 per year on a local tax bill for the average assessed home of $442,000. There is also a $5 increase to cover the Town portion of the West Lincoln Memorial

Hospital contribution.

The overall impact is a 2.29 per cent increase.

The budget also included zero increase for water and sewer rates.

During his presentation, Schlange broke down some of the key components on the menu for 2022.

DEVELOPMENT • Downtown Reimagined • Grimsby Beach Land Use Study • Grimsby Secondary School Concept Plan • Casablanca QEW Interchange • Official Plan kick off Downtown Reimagined has had two virtual input meetings one public and one for Downtown Improvement Area members.

It was noted in these meetings, the review is not actually for downtown, rather just the portion of Main Street from Elm to Christie.

Parking was also highlighted as a key, ongoing concern.

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BUDGET From Page 1 marketing & capacity building • Employment land inventory & analysis • Initiate a three year economic development strategy • Employment concierge service ACCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY “Streamline decision making at the Council level and improve in-

tegration with Town business processes to enhance efficiency, role clarity and accountability,” as stated in Schlange’s report.

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AMENITIES • West Lincoln Memorial Hospital • Peach King Centre expansion concept and design • Building condition R SMILE IS MY B “YOU studies • Trails and cycling master plan • Parks improvements • Casablanca Beach Park • Gibson St. pedestrian bridge • Library HVAC replacement • Accessibility improvements Mayor Jeff Jordan thanked staff for their effort toward the process.

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GOTL parking issue on-street and on condo lots: merchants While merchants in Grimsby On The Lake have had a litany of issues with on-street parking, problems have also spanned condo properties as well.

Problems with customer parking being marked as “visitor” parking, spots spread throughout the residential area instead of a cohesive commercial area and disputes with condo board members have been pat of the issues, says La Maison Rose owner, Anne Turcic.

In communication with Town of Grimsby, Turcic was told - if approved guidelines were applied properly, there should not be any issues.

“What you are describing is a misuse of the visitor parking passes by the residents.

This is something that the condominium board should be addressing.

In this regard what I’ve seen other condominiums do is require all owners to register their vehicles with them as a means of preventing owners from parking in visitor spaces so that the visitor spaces are used for what they are intended,” noted Town of Grimsby planner Walter Basic in an email.

“I count the following parking spaces that are potentially available to the businesses on Winston Road: • 21 visitor spaces within the mixed use condo blocks, • 22 spaces within the common element directly behind these condo blocks and an additional 22 spaces further north on the

common element • 19 spaces assigned (owned) to each of the 19 commercial condo units • 23 spaces on the north side of Winston Road • Other public street parking on Hunter Road (17 spaces), Place Polonaise drive and the south side of Winston

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“I believe that, with the right cooperation amongst the condominium corporations, there is more than enough parking for the businesses particularly since peak hours for businesses generally do not correspond with peak hours for residential visitors.”

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Schlange maintains heritage file not getting short-changed

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow A heritage staffing resourcing inquiry filed by Coun. Dorothy Bothwell Feb, 17 was covered at Grimsby’s budget session last week.

When staff has noted during discussions on altering the meeting schedule for the Heritage Advisory Committee that

their workload was a major reason for the change to quarterly meetings, Bothwell noted tools supplied by council had not been utilized over the last year and was concerned a similar short-fall would negatively impact the heritage file in 2022.

Bothwell noted the proposed budget, for example, shows only 1.3 full-

time equivalents (FTE), down from two.

Acting director of finance, Melanie Steele noted there is additional support in the budget to top that up.

“2021 the approved budget was two FTEs as you properly stated. It was one full-time heritage planner and one parttime heritage assistant or

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“It equates to one full FTE, because that parttime resource was scheduled for 18-20 hours.

Thst’s our full time number of hours in a year. But it was left flexible in how that position would be filled.”

“As far as a reduction in support, my understanding was, in 2021, that additional FTE that was added back in was associated specifically with dealing with the backlog related to our heritage portfolio. So, in 2022, we have gone back to our standard base of one full time heritage planner with the support of the director in addition to the temporary supports that will be available on the Main Street East HCD. So, I think we are still wellsupported to meet our obligations.”

Although Steele seemed to make the numbers work, Bothwell followed asking about quality of work given a high rate of turnover in the planning department.

“A part-time intern is deemed full-time if it’s over 20 hours? Is that what I’m hearing?

While Steele outlined the Town’s policy on hours accumulated and FT/PT status, Bothwell said her concern is with

the end result.

“To me, we’re not getting a full-time position.

Not being staffed with a term planning position and just using co-ops or interns, maybe we’re not getting the continuous support on the files and the portfolio and the knowledge base continuing,” said Bothwell.

“The loss of that support, going from two real FTEs to 1.3 will be felt.”

Coun. Lianne Vardy noted that, aside from the FTEs, there were also funds in the 2020 budget for a manager.

“When I read this, I see three FTEs, not two.

There is $100,000 dedicated for a dedicated project manager, so you have two dedicated FTEs plus an additional $100K for a dedicated project manager, so that’s three,” said Vardy.

“Now, we’re going from three to 1.3 and, on top of that, we know our director of planning is leaving.

So we know we can scrap that 0.3, so that brings us down to one from three.

Maybe the CAO would like to address this because, the way I see it, we are short resources.”

Schlange said the transition is a work in progress.

“We are adapting.

With our interns, we have

some in place today and there will be a focus on the heritage as committed,” said Schlange.

“I am making some adjustments that we will be committing that 1.3, so we’re recruiting for the planner immediately so we’re going to be able to cover.”

Vardy noted her concern with insufficient planning, asking, “But if this is our proposed budget, why aren’t we proposing the resources we need as opposed to what you can scrape together?”

“I’m not scraping together,” Schlange answered. “We are committing to this. We will deliver on what has been committed.”

“But we’re still going from three to 1.3, so where is the other 1.7?”

Vardy followed up.

“I’d like the correction from Mel, we’re not at three FTEs,” said Schlange.

Steele followed up, “To clarify, Coun. Vardy, we’re at 1.3 full-time and part-time resource, but add the temporary support for Main Street East that would be like 2.3.”

“So the CAO can confirm to me we are getting 2.3 FTEs for heritage?” asked Vardy.

“Yes,” said Schlange.

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Benchlands tourism hosts summit The Niagara Benchlands tourism destination brand was officially launched at the inaugural 2022 Tourism Summit on Tuesday.

The event was hosted by the Town of Lincoln with support from Niagara Region Economic Development.

The networking and strategic planning session mapped out next steps for the newly launched Niagara Benchlands destination brand, bringing together tourism professionals, businesses and stakeholders “It’s been wonderful to see the meaningful collaboration both in person and virtually at today’s inaugural Niagara Benchlands Tourism Summit,” said Town of Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton.

“I am very proud of the resilience, creativity, and determination of Lincoln’s tourism and hospitality businesses over the last two years to adopt new and innovative approaches that help bring continued commerce and growth in this important sector.”

“The Town of Lincoln has taken an important step in aiding our tourism and hospitality sector down a path of economic recovery through the

Tourism Strategy and Action Plan and the recent adoption of the new Niagara Benchlands tourism destination brand,” said Coun. Tony Brunet, Chair of the town’s Planning and Economic Development Committee.

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Paul Di Ianni, the town’s director of economic development, added the event increased connectivity and collaboration among our tourism and hospitality professionals.

“While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges to this sector, I am confident that the Town of Lincoln and our tourism partners are well-positioned to grow our local economy and ensure Lincoln remains a top tourism destination across Ontario.”

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Public Notice Notice of Electronic Public Meeting Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review Project

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Committee of the Whole meetings and all public meetings will be held using electronic video conference and in-person delegations will not be permitted. Anyone in the community can apply to address the Committee.

Electronic delegations will be done by video conference via the internet or telephone only and written submissions will form part of the public record.

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Handouts and other presentation material prepared by delegations cannot be displayed during the meeting. However, handouts, presentations and written correspondence can still be provided as detailed below.

Written Submission As an alternative to addressing the Committee by video conference via the internet or by telephone, written correspondence can be submitted to the Planning and Development Department by Friday prior to the meeting by email at mcocchiara@lincoln.ca. Any written correspondence will be shared with Committee members and staff. Please note, written correspondence will also be included on the agenda which will be published on the Town’s website and will form part of the public record.

You will be able to watch the meeting on the Town of Lincoln’s YouTube channel.

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TAKE NOTICE that Council for The Town of Lincoln will be holding an electronic Public Meeting under Section 34 of the Planning Act to consider a new Zoning By-law for the Town of Lincoln. The purpose of the electronic Public Meeting is to provide the public with an opportunity to understand and comment on the proposed Zoning By-law which relates to all lands within the Town.

Purpose of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review Project A Zoning By-law is prepared under the requirements of Section 34 of the Planning Act. The Zoning By-law regulates the types of land uses and the character, height, location, size and massing of buildings for all lands in the study area. The Zoning By-law is the Town’s primary tool to regulate the use of all land in the Town. The new Comprehensive Zoning By-law will replace Zoning By-Law No.93-14-Z1 and implement the policies of the Town’s Official Plan and provide updated zoning and development standards that reflect policy and regulatory initiatives at the provincial and Town level. The Town is seeking input and feedback on the proposed Final Draft Zoning By-law.

Have Your Say Input on the proposed draft Zoning By-law is welcome and encouraged. There will be no public forum during the public meeting. To speak at the public meeting you must fill out the online delegation request at https://lincoln.ca/council/councilstanding-committees/appear-delegation by 12 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting. Instructions on how to participate electronically in the public meeting for the application will be provided by email or telephone.

You can provide input by speaking at the public meeting or by making a written submission to the Town. Please note that unless you do one of the above now, you may not be able to appeal the decision later. For more information about preserving your appeal rights contact Monika Cocchiara, Manager of Planning & Development, mcocchiara@lincoln.ca or (905) 563-2799 ext 270.

More Information For further information or for a copy of the draft Zoning By-law, please contact, please contact Monika Cocchiara, Manager of Planning & Development, mcocchiara@lincoln.ca or (905) 563-2799 ext 270 during regular office hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or visit SpeakUpLincoln.ca and search the project page or scan this QR code.

A copy of the staff report will be available to the public on the website https://lincoln.ca/council-agendas-minutes (View Council and Committee Calendar, Committee of the Whole, Agenda) prior to the meeting date or from the Planning & Development Department.

Section 34 of the Planning Act Legal Notice Requirements If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town before the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Town to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town before before the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal, unless in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law, you must make a written request to the Town Clerk and such request must include the name and address to which such notice should be sent.

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Some street names are a major historical reference Have you ever wondered how streets get their names?

Often, names are chosen by the developer of a neighbourhood.

Sometimes, particularly in the past, streets were named in honour of a favourite local, provincial or federal figure.

Such was the case with Robinson Street which came into being in 1900. It was named for Sir John Beverley Robinson, Chief Justice of Canada from 1829 to 1862.

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Public Notice Notice of Online Public Engagement Aberdeen Road and Hillside Drive Road Improvements Ashby Drive to King Street (Regional Road 81) Project Description The Town of Lincoln has completed a preliminary design study for road improvements on Hillside Drive and Aberdeen Road between Ashby Drive and King Street (Regional Road 81). Through the design study process, various project elements have been assessed, including existing road and pavement conditions, road geometrics, street lighting, potential slope stabilization needs, minor drainage improvements and the inclusion of active transportation infrastructure.

Online Public Engagement The Town has arranged for online public engagement to allow residents and interested members of the public an opportunity to review the preliminary design and provide feedback. Project details and the preliminary design will be made available for review on our public engagement site SpeakUpLincoln.ca beginning February 15, 2022.

Public consultation is an integral part of all Town of Lincoln projects, and the community is encouraged to submit comments through Speak Up Lincoln by March 8, 2022.

After careful consideration of all these elements, the Town is proposing the following improvements be implemented on Hillside Drive and Aberdeen Road within the project limits: • Full road reconstruction including a new asphalt surface • Minor road alignment adjustments and a new all-way stop condition at the Hillside Drive and Aberdeen Road intersection • Ditching and drainage improvements, including a curb and gutter system on one side • Construction of a new sidewalk on the north side of Hillside Drive and the west side of Aberdeen Road This notice was first issued on February 10, 2022.

More Information For more information on the project or if you would like to be added to the study mailing list, please contact: • Jemma Lynch, Project Manager – Capital Projects, Town of Lincoln at JLynch@lincoln.ca or 905-563-2799 ext. 264 • Michael Murray P.Eng., Senior Project Manager, CIMA at murray@cima.ca or 289-288-0287 ext. 6836

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The theme for 2022 is “I Know the Plans I Have for You” (Jeremiah 29:11).

The women of England, Wales and Northern Ireland have prepared the service this year, with this year’s coordinating church in Grimsby being Mountainview Christian Reformed Church.

World Day of Prayer is an international, inter-church event that began around 100 years ago bridging social, geographic, and political barriers in over 170 countries. The weekend of prayer begins in Samoa and then travels in many languages throughout the world — through Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Australia, and the Americas.

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It is with a peaceful heart we announce the passing of our dear mother Marguerite Lymburner (Tice) on Friday, February 18th, 2022 in her 102nd year.

Predeceased by her husband Milan (1999). Survived by her loving children Lawrence (Kathy), June Phillips (late Gord), Francis (Joyce), Maxine Murphy (John), Craig (Nancy), Marlene Welsh (Ever), Ward and Robin Jacobs (late Lyle). She will be sadly missed by her 23 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren.

Marguerite will be missed by her sister Muriel Packham and predeceased by brother Eric Tice.

Marguerite will be remembered by a large circle of family and friends that included many generations. She will be known for her kindness and sense of humour that touched so many lives. The family would also like to thank the staff at Heritage Green for their loving care and support. Visitation will be held at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station St., Smithville on Friday, February 25th from 2-4 and 6-8 pm.

Due to Covid-19 regulations and accordance with provincial regulations, face masks and social distancing will be required. A celebration of life to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, and if desired, donations can be made to McNally House or West Lincoln Community Care.

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Heit’s gift and passion for playing the organ were a blessing to many believers in several churches and he offered it humbly to his Lord as worship for 75 years.

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This past December, the Judge and Jester, along with the help of Blair Gillis, hosted a fundraising initiative for the “Take it to the Finish … Building a Healthy Community Campaign” in support of the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. An auction was held with an amazing $26,500 raised for our new hospital. Part of the presentation were (L to R) Jim Tarbutt, member and Andrew Smith, Chair, Take it to the Finish campaign team, receiving the cheque from Judge & Jester owner Don Paddock and Blair Gillis, Royal LePage. “Incredible milestones are being achieved; we are so close to the start of construction for our new hospital. Through the generosity of our community working together we are approximately only $1 million away from our local share goal of $50 million for a new WLMH, said Andrew Smith.

242 days and counting It was interesting that Grimsby’s budget rolled in at a tidy 1.99 per cent proposed increase - still needs to be ratified - with nary a change and little discussion.

I guess that’s what happens when council has so little say in what actually transpires.

This week I am waiting to hear the whole finance department was terminated again because all those who got accolades from members of council would have heard the exact same things the previous staff did about great work, effort appreciated, thanks for overcoming hardships to get it done.

Didn’t do that bunch any good, so what happens this year?

Also, there was no talk about budget impact of all the terminations and packages handed out in the last year. There was a bunch. I am sure the taxpayers would like to see that in a line item.

Same for the Town’s expense on Integrity Commissioner expenses - even just the council-generated ones.

If I recall, only a few thousand was budgeted...that may have been for 2020, though. I am quite confident they clicked past $100,000 on the cost odometer.

It would also be beneficial to see a roll out of exactly how all the COVID relief funds which have flowed into the town are being spent.

There has been some occasional accounting here and there, but over two years, there has been a ton of dough flow into town hall.

Has it all gone to the areas it should have? Another important point of which taxpayers should be aware.

Reason I ask that is the good ol’ Downtown Reimag-

MIKE WILLISCRAFT ined (DR) program. This is an example of where the town should be contributing in a major way to properly build the commercial infrastructure of the community.

Sadly, like so many other projects which had big expectations, this one opened up off-base and does appear to be bouncing back.

There is no need to get too deep into it as it would be a waste of time and ink.

You really don’t need to look further than the name. The project has nothing to with re-imagining downtown. It is only re-imagining Main Street from Elm to Christie, so it doesn’t even cover Main in the core.

Over many months and many times going back nearly a year, the Downtown Improvement Area board was assured this was not the case. It was supposed to encompass Elm Street to the rail tracks down Ontario, the board of directors was informed.

Not. It appears the Town would rather work throughout the chamber of commerce which has a handful of members in the downtown than communicate in an even remotely

adequate manner with the DIA, but that is how the award-winning Grimsby planning department rolls these days.

So that pretty much sums up the level of trust and integrity that process has, which is about as much as the recent Business Retention & Expansion study, Yeesh!

So now the die seems to be set for DR and the director of planning is about to set sail for Caledon.

I think it would be a good idea if CAO Harry Schlange just took over planning now.

Schlange has about as much experience as a planner on his resume as the fellow he hired as a director of human resources had in that area when he was hired.

Experience in a give expertise really has not been on the menu in the last couple of years, so why start now.

Similarly, the previously noted full-time gig as director of finance is still up in the air. That has been a long time coming. My guess there is someone with Niagara Region or City of Brampton on their resume if track record of hiring from the CAO’s previously blazed trail proves true.

Believe it or not, I really don’t intend to be negative. I get it may come across that way. These comments are simply to show how things are - the state of affairs.

Absolutely zero of them are a must, meaning, personal choice comes into play with every single one. The protection offered by a majority of council has allowed all these things to happen in a shockingly repeated fashion and that will not change until next October.

There are 242 days until the Oct. 24 municipal election.

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When is an opinion not an opinion? If it’s good for Province, Dear Editor, Regarding your Feb. 17 letter stating “Everyone is entitled to their opinion” is a false statement. It is a myth.”

Was there a point to this?

Just my opinion here, but I remember a state-

Letters ment I first heard many years ago; it was true then and is still true now.

“If you can’t impress them with intelli-

gence, baffle them with bulls*&!*.”

I am totally baffled with this. I did not see the previous week’s edition, so I may have missed something in his message.

BUT.... I think there may be some seats

available on Town Council in the next election where his opinion may be valid (Or maybe not).

I really am baffled at the point of this.

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Rise of alt right movement should concern all Dear Editor, Thanks for your editorial in the Feb. 17 NewsNow. Well said and I agree completely - it was shocking to me what happened in Ottawa and that a faction of our local com-

munity was so involved in this situation.

I also applaud Dorothy Turcotte for her column this week.

The rise of the alt right movement here and around the world should be frighten-

ing to all of us. i also find your coverage of the Grimsby council excellent and I have learned a lot!! Keep up the good work!

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MP opinion disappoints reader Dear Editor, I couldn’t agree more with Dianne Love’s assessment of our MP, Dean Allison’s opinion piece (News Now, Feb. 3, 2022) as inaccurate and inflammatory.

She rightly points out that it is not those he accuses, but himself who engages in reckless and dangerously divisive rhetoric and fearmongering.

I notice from a subsequent article he is

back-peddling.

He now claims that he disagrees with the convoy leadership that has called for the government to be disbanded.

He admits that is not how democracy works.

He even admits that we had an election, and the Liberals are the ones elected by the people of this country.

That is the view he should have espoused in the previous opinion

piece rather than attempting to promote himself politically by pandering to the Anti-Mandate faction of this country, using the same inaccurate and inflammatory type of rhetoric they use, and by slinging negative accusations towards the governing party.

We are not at all impressed with politicians who are only interested in negative campaigning, even during elec-

tions … but especially now. The matter at hand is too important and dangerous to our country for playing politics!

Sir, your inaccurate and dangerously divisive rhetoric, and fearmongering will not be forgotten.

You are right. Division is dangerous and you failed your opportunity to build bridges.

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Dear Editor, How can an unelected official have the authority to make decisions that affect each and every citizen in Niagara.

It has been proven that “ following the science” does not work, so are we now to obey Dr. Hirji based on his personal opinions?

We have been following regulations re Covid since the beginning, so on what authority is Dr. Mirji considering not reopening Niagara ?

Even Dr. Tam, CDC and WHO have said that we have to learn to live with the virus.

Let’s get on with it.

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Grimsby a gem: reader Dear Editor, Although I lived locally and rurally for many years, my last six as a resident of Grimsby have been most enjoyable, notwithstanding some Covid realities.

Grimsby is an absolute gem.

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Specials effective Thursday, feb. 24th - Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022

4

$ 99 ea.

HigHlands unCooked Cured Bnls Porkloin rolled in Cornmeal

Peameal BaCon CHuB lb.

7.70 kg.

3

$ 49

lb.

olieBollen

and aPPle fritters EVERY SATURDAY

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