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Recommendations but no “further review” needed By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé did not have enough concern with complaints escalated to his office by five members of Grimsby council to merit a “formal investigation” regarding some council members’ conduct.
In an eight-page ruling issued March 31, Dubé wrote, “For the reasons set out below, I have not conducted a formal investigation of the concerns raised by council. However, based on my preliminary review of this matter, I have made some best practice sugges-
tions for council to generally address several of the issues raised. Under the circumstances, we will not be reviewing this matter further.” The Ombudsman has the authority to address complaints about public sector bodies, including provincial governmental organizations, munici-
-palities, school boards, and universities as well as other agencies. “When problems are identified, I may share best practices or make recommendations to a municipality to improve its processes, as well as to strengthen local governance and accountability,” wrote Dubé.
The matters sent to Dubé by a 5-4 approved motion of council asked for an investigation into the process and conduct of CAO Derik Brandt’s termination in February 2019 as well as circumstances around clerk Hazel Soady-Easton being offered a retirement package in the window of time when there was no CAO. While some issues with process were found, similar to Grimsby’s Integrity Commissioner, the Ombudsman found the matter did
not merit more review. In his summation, Dubé concluded, “I am exercising my discretion to not conduct a further review of council’s concerns.’ “However, I encourage Council for the Town of Grimsby to carefully consider the best practices I have identified to improve the accountability and transparency of its municipal practices.” The process was initiated by five councillors - Kevin Ritchie, Randy Vaine, Dave Kadwell, John Dunstall and Dave OMBUDSMAN, Page 5
Grants to help keep drinking water safe Big boots filled
Libbey Raulston stopped to make a donation to Grimsby Firefighters Association’s Boot Drive campaign Saturday morning on her way into Canadian Tire with her father. While the department had firefighters at several locations, (L to R) Mike Baran, Ryan Newton, Ted Allingham, Jeff Compisano and Jeff Dancer took care of business here. Williscraft - Photo
A major federal/provincial grant has come through to help Grimsby, Lincoln and Pelham transition old drinking water infrastructure to upgraded systems. Under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), the clean water projects include $1.66 million in provincial funding to replace watermains and install SMART hydrants in the Town of Lincoln, $1.35 million in provin-
cial funding to replace watermains and fire hydrants in the Town of Pelham and $875,000 in provincial funding to replace watermains, service pipes and fire hydrants in the Town of Grimsby. These improvements will help ensure that residents continue to have reliable access to clean drinking water, while enhancing the reliability and capacity of the local WATER, Page 2
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Grimsby S.S. is set to close at the end of June and the school will host a “school closing celebration” to coincide with our reunion. Here is a brief look at what the weekend will look like: Date Time Host Where? Ticketed What’s Happening? Event? Friday, 5:30 – Reunion G.S.S. yes An evening at G.S.S. including Opening May 20 11:00 Committee Ceremonies, decade rooms, refreshments Saturday, 10:00 – Grimsby G.S.S. no Opportunity to walk through the school, May 21 4:00 S.S. decade rooms, Pick-Up Basketball game Saturday, 4:00 – Reunion P.K. yes Social at Peach King Centre with live May 21 12:00 Committee Arena entertainment, cash bar, food available
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From Page 1 water infrastructure systems. “The infrastructure investments announced today help protect our access to clean and safe drinking water for families right here in Niagara and across the province,” said Sam Oosterhoff, Niagara West MPP. “The joint funding for 144 water infrastructure projects across Ontario includes important water upgrades in Grimsby, Lincoln and Pelham.” For Niagara West MP Dean Allison, he is happy to get federal money into the area. “I continue to advocate for federal investments in critical local infrastructure in Niagara West like the clean water projects announced in Grimsby, Lincoln and Pelham today,” said Allison.
“While most of this infrastructure is underground and unseen, these important upgrades are necessary for continued access to a clean and safe water supply.” In Lincoln, the work will include: • Installation of eight SMART hydrants at various locations. • Replacement of metallic and AC watermains along: •Bartlett Rd/Hinan Dr • Greenlane, Beamsville • Greenlane, Vineland • Lincoln Ave N of King • Fletcher Rd/Tallman Dr, and; • Queen Victoria Ave /Bridgeport Dr/Red Maple Ave The Province is providing more than $140.5 million in these projects, Infrastructure Canada is investing more than $190.2 million, while recipients are contributing more than $108.5 million.
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GO to get major upgrades Installing new track and electrifying more than 600 km of track are two features of a plan announced Tuesday to modernize the Greater Golden Horseshoe’s GO rail network. The heart of the plan, say Metrolinx officials, is to bring frequent, two-way, all-day service to the area. The investment will generate thousands of new jobs and create economic opportunities across the region. The project will include adding over 200 kilometres of new track and electrifying over 600 kilometres of track. A new electric train fleet will also be introduced that could reach speeds of 140 kilometres per hour between stations. “The GO Expansion program is the backbone of a historic investment in transit, connecting new subways, new light rail lines and local transit into a tightly integrated regional network. This and more will be delivered by the ONxpress team, who proposed service levels that far surpass our GO Expansion full business case and will transform GO Transit into a world class transit system to move the region like never before,”
said Phil Verster, president and CEO of Metrolinx. Metrolinx and the winning proponent, ONxpress Transportation Partners, will enter a 24-month development phase to work collaboratively on design, early investigations, schedule optimization and key initial construction work. This will include the delivery of overhead electrification, a new electric train fleet, upgraded train control systems, and expanded tracks and structures along the corridors to allow for potentially significantly higher frequencies than pre-pandemic service. The project will also include the operations and maintenance of the GO rail network. Construction is expected to start in 2023 with incremental opportunities to add service starting in approximately 2025-26. The province is also moving ahead with the remainder of GO Rail Expansion’s Early Works as well as Off-Corridor Works projects, which include building new corridor infrastructure and improving and expanding existing infrastructure and stations.
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From Page 1 Sharpe - who approved five different motions on items they wanted the Ombudsman to review. This was after Grimsby’s Integrity Commissioner found no serious issues. In the termination of the CAO, Dubé found proper process was followed, save for council’s need to approve a confirming bylaw on the backend of the process, which did not happen. The report includes allegations made by council members regarding the conduct of Mayor Jeff Jordan and at least one other council member. With key conversations held in closed session, council is very careful how the matter is discussed. Coun. Dorothy Bothwell cited several remaining concerns regarding the current CAO Harry Schlange’s directing staff to sign bank documents when they did not have signing authority. Bothwell also noted Schlange notified the bank that proper authority would be approved at the next council meeting when that did not, in fact, happen. Vaine, however, was focused on other matters. “What I am more concerned with is that a severance package was offered to an employee which was not brought before council, similar to the biodigester legal [counsel]...,” said Vaine. At that point, Jordan jumped in to warn Vaine he was giving out confidential information discussed in closed session. “I’d be very careful about that because that was all discussed
News Now • Thursday, April 21, 2022 • Page 5 in closed session,” said Jordan. “I’m talking about the Ombudsman report,” said Vaine. “When I read the report, it clearly stated there was stuff done by yourself without any authorization from council...What the CAO did...” Again, Jordan jumped in. “Are you identifying individuals, Coun. Vaine?” Jordan asked. “Just you,” said Vaine. “That’s a violation of closed session,” stated Jordan. Vaine maintained his information is in the report, “It’s very clear.” At several points, the Ombudsman report states “allegations” were made and comments were given about conduct, but it also notes no further investigation is merited and the truthfulness and accuracy of information was not confirmed or proven save for processes of council such as various motions. Vaine maintained, he “was just saying what I read.” “I’m very concerned here. What else is going on that we don’t know about? Ritchie said much of the information “came from information that was put into my mailbox.” On the report, Ritchie said, “It is a little vague when it speaks to councillors, but it does not necessarily involve councillors.” “The ombudsman has put forward several recommendations, which I don’t think we have time to talk about tonight.” SPECIAL MEETING At that point, Ritchie made a motion to defer to a special meeting
of council to be set for next Monday, April 25 - at which time, he also requested an update on all legal files “by the ‘legal counsel’ identified in the report.” On the matter of an individual acting beyond their authority, Dubé noted, “No individual councillor or mayor has authority to act unilaterally, and it is not the role of council to act as the employer of individual staff members besides the CAO.” While pointing out the Town has a policy in place, “we found no evidence that council attempted to address its concerns through the Town Manager (CAO) or the Integrity Commissioner.” Dubé recommended “council receive initial and periodic training on the Council-Staff Policy”. In the matter of complete and proper processes, in this instance lack of a confirming bylaw, Dubé wrote, “In future, the Town should review its practices to ensure that it has properly exercised its authority through by-law unless specifically authorized to do otherwise.” Concerns about conflict of interest were not reviewed as the Town’s limitation period had expired for any possible complaint. Concern about billings of the lawyer identified in the report were directed to the Law Society of Ontario. Concerns about a breach of Town security with respect to emails, Dubé suggested addressing the matter with the Town’s IT department.
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Earth Day 2022 has arrived Tomorrow, April 22, will be the 52nd celebration of Earth Day. This important day on our calendar was first proposed at a UNESCO conference in San Francisco by environmental activist John McConnell. This came at the same time as a terrible oil spill off Santa Barbara, California, and Rachel Carson’s warning book Silent Spring. McConnell’s idea was enthusiastically received, and in 1970 it was accepted by UNESCO and signed by chairman U Thant. Ever since there have been annual environmental programs around the world. At present, 193 countries and about 1 billion people take part. Scientists, students, artists,
A Small Drop of Ink By Dorothy Turcotte all sorts of people who care for the environment are involved. What can you do? There are many things that may seem small, but which really do make a difference. Conserve water. Take short showers (better for your skin anyway); monitor the sprinkler out on your lawn and the hose when you wash the car. Don’t let them run and run. Only put dirty clothing into the laundry; over-washing wears them out. Recycle all you can. This includes clothing. Mend things that are fixable. I am about to reknit a tattered favourite sweater for one of
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Lion Ken Southward makes it rain golden chocolate eggs in preparation of “the hunt”.
(Above) Hannah Parker accepts a balloon butterfly at Saturday’s Beamsvile Lions Easter Egg Hunt, under the watchful eye of grandma Pam Clausen, who was visiting from Kentucky.
Photos By MIke Williscraft (Above) Even with her mom, Nikita’s help, Meera Patel was not interested in more hunting once one Easter egg was in hand. She was snacking! (Left) Lion Ron Vervaeke hands out some Tim Hortons Timbits to Carter Young. (Right) Lincoln Fire was on hand, represented by Easter bunny helper/firefighter Darryl Burkhart who gave out fire chief hats to children like Jack, left, and Rowan McTaggart of Beamsville.
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Town of Lincoln Council has proclaimed 2022 the Year of the Garden! This is a nationwide celebration of everything garden and gardening related in Canada. In this commemorative year, the Town of Lincoln is resuming our participation in the annual Communities in Bloom program that challenges communities to enhance green spaces, in partnership with the Lincoln Garden Club and Horticultural Society.
Participate in the “Lincoln in Bloom” Garden Competition Do you know an individual or group that go above and beyond to beautify the streets of Lincoln? Nominate them today! Categories include residential, wineries, commercial/business and church/ school. Contest closes June 17, 2022.
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Town of Lincoln Comprehensive Zoning By-law The Town of Lincoln is continuing its work on the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law. The new Comprehensive Zoning By-law will implement the policies of the Town’s Official Plan, Secondary Plans (including the Prudhommes Secondary Plan), and provide updated zoning and development standards that reflect new policy and regulatory initiatives at the provincial and Town level. A Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law has been prepared. The Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law document and mapping includes updates within the Prudhommes Secondary Plan Area to implement the Secondary Plan’s vision for a walkable, mixed use waterfront neighbourhood. Updates to the Prudhommes area include adjustments to zone boundaries and additional flexibility for single detached dwellings and the high-rise areas (contingent on satisfying holding provision conditions related to servicing, traffic and urban design). We encourage all members of the public to attend this Public Information Centre to hear more about the proposed Prudhommes Area updates, have a conversation, review display materials, and provide input. Town staff and the Prudhommes Landing development team will be available for one-on-one discussions for those who are interested.
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Wayzgoose tradition rekindled April 30 Grimsby Public Art Gallery (GPAG) is all set to host its annual celebration of printed matter – Wayzgoose – on Saturday, April 30 from 9-5 p.m. The annual book arts exposition, founded by Bill Poole in 1975, has been celebrated each year on the last Saturday of April, but has been on a COVID-induced hiatus, as have many other events. “It is traditionally a day full of demonstrations, shared stories, and community building, true to its roots,” said Sandra Mercuri, GPAG’s education and media coordinator. Mercuri noted the exposition is named after the celebration dinner given by a
master printer to his workmen each year to mark the end of summer and the start of the season of working by candlelight; an annual summer dinner or outing held by a printing house for its employees. Part of the Wayzgoose tradition is the annual Wayzgoose Anthology book that is published by GPAG. Since 1981, these unique limited edition hand bound books that feature work by Canadian and International printmakers, typographers, letterpress printers have been sold and collected. Each year 115 anthologies are made with contributing works from 20-25 artists. The current exhibit
in the main gallery has a selection of Anthologies for visitors to look at that include works by the currently exhibiting artist William Rueter, Aliquando Press. After two years of virtual-only options, Mercuri said the gallery is pleased to host new and returning exhibitors in the return to an in person exposition format. “There will still be an on-line connection with some livestreaming during the event and a compilation video archive on our GPAG YouTube channel to share with our extended book arts community and supporters,” noted Mercuri. “This year there will
be a limited number of 16 exhibitors as we emerge from COVID restrictions. Our Wayzgeese exhibitors offer a balanced representation from the professional book arts fields such as letterpress printers, paper makers, bookbinders who gladly share their artistry and book arts specializations.” This event has always been enthusiastically supported by local residents, collectors and tourists looking for an engaging day out and a great way to mark the arrival of Spring. “We hope to see our community and neighbours stop by to meet and see the works of the Wayzgeese artists,” said Mercuri.
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HADLER, Anita Edith Julia (nee Smith) August 03, 1922 – April 13, 2022
Passed away peacefully at McNally House in Grimsby on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in her 100th year. She will join her beloved husband of 63 years, Gordon (2008) Much loved mother of Paula Steven (Kenneth (2016), Christopher (Beverly) and David (Cecile). Cherished grandmother of Richard (Jordan), George (Michelle), Elizabeth Cervi (Joel) and Jonathan (Jessica). Proud great grandmother of Lucas, Julia and Emily. She will be missed by her many friends. The family would like to thank the staff at McNally House for the care that they gave her during her stay. Cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to McNally House or the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation.
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Wayzgoose a unique tradition If you’ve never been, and if you moved to the area in the last two years you like would not have, it would be worth a visit to Grimsby Public Art Gallery next week to take in Wayzgoose - Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. It isn’t flashy. There aren’t rides or loud music. It is about preservation and education of unique printing skills that go back hundreds of years - craftsmanship to be sure. GPAG is an awesome facility - one Grimsby is lucky to have - and Wayzgoose is an event which connects dots from old ways to modern. If you’re into self-education, give it a look. Drop us a line to say what you find. M.W.
Council needs to park their issues As far as Grimsby council meetings go, Monday was pretty soft. There were a couple of dust-ups but nothing few “Points of Order” couldn’t clear up. Funny side note...I was talking with someone last week who did take one of my suggestions a few months ago and made a drinking game out of council sessions. Every time someone said “Point of Order” him and his buddies did a shot. After a few weeks, they had to stop - too inebriated. There was a lot of ground covered, most of it just plain weird, so we’re going grab bag on this one. The mortally wounded Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee will continue for its one meeting left in 2022, or two meetings, nobody seems to know - without replacing the quality people who resigned from the group after the mockery which was made of the heritage file. Honestly, they may as well fold the entire advisory committee thanks to the efforts of The Grimsby Five. To call it weakened would be like calling what Putin is doing to the Ukraine a skirmish. Hopefully there are changes and some teamwork with Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority where Beamers and parking up on Quarry Road is concerned. I’ve heard from a lot of cheesed off residents about getting tickets for parking up there on a remote road. It was noted Monday, contact will be made with NPCA to see what they have in the works in an attempt to improve the situation. That spot is a regional draw and people come from all over to use
MIKE WILLISCRAFT that facillity so it would make sense to maximize parking there to accommodate and not shun those who want to use. Funny, you’d almost think the same for downtown.... maximize parking as part of efforts to ‘reimagine’ downtown into a destination which drawns visitors from all over... doesn’t look like that’s happening though, just the opposite in fact. We need to stick to council matter or we’ll never get through this... My favourite one was appointment of a representative to Niagara Transit Commission Board. While Lincoln chose Coun. J.D. Pachereva in a matters of minutes with a simple vote, anyone who has taken in Grimsby council would have known something was up when the matter was deferred to Monday’s meeting. Usually deferral means The Five want to communicate off grid, determine how things will roll out at council and then go ahead and stuff it through. That is exactly how it transpired when Coun. John Dunstall put his name forward for the post. Reg. Coun. Wayne Fertich also asked for his name to stand, too. Each
had a few minutes to state their case. Again, you have to work your way through the Town site to see this footage yourself, but the strongest point Dunstall made for himself was he knew J.D., so he’d make a good choice. Fertich has been vice-chair of key transportation committees, has an extensive financial background and, simply, is a vastly supererior choice. The Five stuck with their man, except one wayward soul. Coun. Dave Kadwell opted out of the pack to stick with his long-time amigo, Fertich. There certainly was no guarantee that would happen and a betting man would have lost, but it was the right thing in the end. The most intriguing item, of course, was the filing of the Ontario Ombudsman report in response to the fivemotion extravaganza council generated in their tantrum after Integrity Commissioner refused to give them an answer they wanted regarding the conduct of Mayor Jeff Jordan in dealing with early days staffing matter in 2019. In the end, the Ombudsman listened to all the allegations and insinuations, confirmed much of what the IC had confirmed, and determined no further investigation was required. Some administrative recommendations were made. Yet, because Coun. Kevin Ritchie said he could not comment in his allotted time, he and the rest of The Five motioned to have a special meeting on Monday, April 25 solely to deal with this matter. That should be fun. There are 186 days left until the Oct. 22 municipal election.
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Questions linger at regional table continue: reader Dear Editor, Our officials for Lincoln, Mayor Sandra Easton and Robert Foster representing us at Niagara Regional Council, have been elected by the people to work for the people. But that is not what is happening. Regional council, with their support, is pushing a very progressive agenda of spend and tax, similar as we see in Ottawa. There is no transparency and no accountability shown to taxpayers. Two regional auditors were dismissed by Regional Council Chairman Jim Bradley and CAO Ron Tripp. These two auditors were doing a good job exposing bureaucrats’ financial irregularities at
Letters the Region for the sake of taxpayers. Why were they dismissed? This would be an important question to ask, because this is about accountability. In spite of a large budget surplus of more than $60 million, councillors pushed through a fourth consecutive and unnecessary yearly tax increase in tough financial times, where average Niagara residents need a break. A motion was tabled at Regional Council to re-imburse the excess tax money to Niagara residents of whom many are financially struggling as a result of the lock downs, high inflation and high taxes.
That motion was voted down by council, but what was the reason for that? The Region’s Waste Management increased its fees when they went to bi-weekly garbage pick-up a year or so ago. Recently, in spite of a surplus of tax dollars and user fees at Waste Management, Foster voted for another increase of our garbage fees, which is another hit for taxpayers. Why? Ironically council had no problem giving obscene pay increases to their staff. Interim Health Officer Mustafa Hirji received a $153,351.28 pay increase in 2021, making his salary $450,420.17, while CAO Ron Tripp got a $81,520.48 increase
Much ado about nothing: Ombudsman report Dear Editor, Like the Integrity Commissioner report before it, the Ombudsman report brought on by the Grimsby Five into the conduct of the mayor resulted in minor admistrative advice and a finding no serious investigation was required. Great, all things taxpayers knew for literally years, at this point. Can the Ritchie/Vaine union not give it up now, finally. Because allegations are made - as the Ombudsman not-
ed - do not make them true. At council Monday, Coun. Randy Vaine tried to say, in essence, it’s in the report, so let’s talk about it. Retelling falsehoods does not make them real. Yes, there are things that could have been done better. Learn. Move along. Vaine spoke of expense, what of all the Integrity Commissioner complaints? The whole thing is a mountain made from a molehill - typical of this council. Dave Gibson, Grimsby
making his final salary $313,001.55 These salaries are higher than similar jobs in Toronto or Mississauga. Many other large pay increases were also given totalling millions of dollars during the pandemic, when people were forced to close businesses and thousands of Niagara residents lost their jobs. Council is out of touch with the financial hardships so many are dealing with, while enriching their own. Just as we see Ottawa ignoring its citizens, the Niagara Region is also showing its disdain for Niagara residents by doing as it pleases at great cost to Niagara residents. Rob Janssen, Lincoln
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