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Quarterly heritage committee meeting proposal dies in tie vote By Mike Williscraft NewsNow A major suggested schedule change at last Tuesday’s Heritage Advisory Committee meeting touched off a lively debate after members were told staff were recommending the group reduce its 2022 meeting schedule to just four. A staff report suggested working groups be formed to largely take the

place of formal committee meetings – with statutory meetings remaining a constant. Formal committee meetings would then be quarterly or called only on an “as needed” basis. Staff said this structure would help the committee reach some its goals due to it being an election year. Grimsby heritage planner, Bianca Verrecchia, told the committee the change was also done in 8-10 other

municipalities which had been researched. Most committee members suggested the result would be just the opposite to what was offered – that a new schedule would improve the process. “I don’t like this idea at all,” said Anne Brabant. “The fact that we’re still here at 10:30 at night tells us we need a

monthly meeting. I don’t know that the working groups, which don’t have staff there, are actually going to be the best use of all of our time because we’re volunteers too, right.” Committee chair, Coun. Dorothy Bothwell, noted the schedule change was just one component of a fiveitem motion presented by staff, so it could be removed easily to leave the See HERITAGE, Page 2

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FROM Page 1 status quo in place. Committee member Olia Jurychuk said her concern went beyond the work and goals of the committee as reducing the schedule to four meetings in a year would also present transparency issues for the public. “I find the idea of whittling it down to working groups and then reducing the number of meetings flying in the face of transparency to the public. Also, in the last two years of working through a pandemic, the experience has been replacing meetings with a whole bunch more emails flying around, which would be the alternative,” said Jurychuk. “Where this would be headed would be extremely inefficient. I also think it’s setting a bad precedent, but it’s much easier to leave the meetings as is and then cancel them as needed rather than cancel the meetings and then bring them back in as needed.” As an example, Jurychuk cited 2021’s schedule which had meetings cancelled early in the year, then summer meetings were cancelled and December, typically, does not have a meeting, so the current process worked well in that way. “We should be doubling down our efforts and not reducing the number of times that we gather,” said Jurychuk of the best way to achieve committee goals. After a motion to strike the schedule change was moved and seconded, Grimsby director of planning, Antonietta Minichillo told the committee meeting dates would be preserved and heritage portfolio had been advanced considerably of late. “In the last 18 months, we have probably made up for 10-15 years of work that needed to be done in heritage. We’ve got Grimsby to where it needs to be,” said Minichillo, adding not having to prepare for unneeded meetings would accelerate heritage matters. “Given Bianca’s update and everything we’ve accomplished in the last 18 months, to hear anything like ‘a disservice to heritage’ is, frankly, offensive to the extraordinary.” Minichillo also noted a 63 per cent increase in the number of properties on the Town’s heritage register as one example of the Town’s achievements. Committee member, Coun. John

Dunstall said he was “flabbergasted” at the amount of work done when he saw the staff report and suggested a temporary adoption of the new schedule be tried. “I think we should listen to our director and maybe give it a try and see if it would go in the right direction,” said Dunstall. Committee member Pamela Evans said the working groups would be a benefit to the group and reducing the meeting schedule would lighten prep time demands on staff. “I’m all in support of staff,” said Evans. Mark Radey, who has been on the committee for three meetings, noted none of the sessions have been less than 3-3.5 hours. “I think 10:30 or 10:40 at night is a bad time to be starting to make decisions about this,” said Radey, noting committee members get about 600 pages of material to read about 4-5 days in advance in preparation of a meeting. “We’re volunteers, too, and I understand staff is busy. We are trying to do our bit to help. The fact that we’re having this discussion at 20 to 11 at night – three times in a row - tells me we have a issue.” A motion was tabled to set four of the report’s recommendations in place, with the fifth one - which would cancel monthly Heritage committee meetings - removed. Verecchia let the committee know before the vote she was not sure how staff would manage to prepare for regular meetings plus working group sessions, suggesting more time between meetings would allow documents and agendas to be put out further ahead of meetings. “If we had those meeting times spread out a little we would have time to have those agendas up earlier,” said Verecchia. Jurychuk said she does not believe that to be the case – adding she appreciates the work Verecchia has done and the achievements the heritage portfolio has generated. “I’ve been crying and moaning about agendas being released two nights before meeting dates for all three years I’ve been on this committee and its never happened and I realized why. It’s because there’s only a statutory requirement that it’s released at least 48 hours before the meeting,” said Jurychuk, noting

the issue goes further back before Minichillo arrived on the scene and all this other work was added to workload pile. “We still couldn’t get agendas sooner no matter how many times I asked. I have a hard time believing it will happen now. We have a different interpretation of how we’re going to get to the finish line. I am grateful for what has been done, but I am not going to thank you every five seconds. I’m a volunteer. I’m not getting thanked every five seconds.” Minichillo took exception to those remarks. “I’m just looking at my team here and I’m disheartened to hear the way Olia is speaking to us. Nobody is asking for thanks. This is our job. We do it willingly. We go above and beyond,” said Minichillo. “This is awful.” “It’s not ok,” Bothwell agreed. “We need respect for our staff and we need respect for where we are at with this motion. It’s not personalities. It’s not work. It’s not the committee against staff. This is just a motion to determine whether or not we want to continue with the frequency of business meetings as they exist or if we want to approve a new method.” When Bothwell attempted to bring the committee back around to voting on the amended recommendations, CAO Harry Schlange, who had signed into the meeting after the four-hour mark, cut her off. “Bianca said if (recommendation number) five isn’t included, she can’t commit to the other four, so if you’re going to reject (number) five, reject all five,” Schlange interjected. “She can’t do the working groups and still meet monthly.” Bothwell noted the committee had been told staff would only be available “if needed” for the working groups and minimal, if any, staff time would be required to prepare for them. “She would still have to prepare for them,” said Schlange, while at the same time Minichillo said staff resources would be required. When Bothwell again attempted to conduct the vote already on the floor, Schlange interjected again. “She has made it clear she cannot resource the four recommendations if you don’t change the fifth,” said Schlange. Bothwell went back to the mover and seconder to see if they would

withdraw their amendment. Jurychuk said the committee was told formal meetings would be held quarterly and to allow staff to be “unencumbered” during working committee months, “now I’m hearing from CAO Schlange, that there would be staff commitment, even though there are working groups? I’m not clear, based on what this staff report is saying in terms of reducing workload on staff, where is the needle being moved on alleviation from staff resources if we still need to bother you for working groups?” “There is still staff support needed in working groups,” said Schlange. “Bianca’s made it clear there is no way she could do the four (recommendations, plus monthly meetings). And your comments, Olia, prior to that, if we went to quarterly meetings we’d probably get agendas out earlier. You should apologize for those comments you made earlier. “I will apologize. Bianca, honestly, you’re the only common thread that’s been on this group since the staff turnover that has taken place and I hold you with a really high torch,” said Jurychuk. As she continued her apology, Schlange interjected a third time. “That’s not how you spoke,” said Schlange. When Jurychuk got the floor back, she continued, “Bianca, I’m being honest from the bottom of my heart, I do appreciate what you have accomplished with and in spite of the turnover that’s swirled in and around around you. I obviously didn’t make that clear. The clearest point I wanted to make, is that we appear to have a different interpretation of how we’re going to take this over the finish line.” “I will drop it (the amendment). I don’t want to be seen as the thorn in everyone’s side. If that is what Bianca is saying she needs then, ya, I’m going to support her.” The amendment was dropped and the motion for all five recommendation was put to a vote. Brabant, Radey, Kate Sharrow, Mayor Jeff Jordan and Bothwell voted against the motion. Evans, Dunstall, Jurychuk, Sara Nixon and Brian Riley voted in favour. The motion died with a tie vote. With that, the meeting wrapped up at about 10:50 p.m. with three significant agenda items being held over to the committee’s Feb. 8 meeting.

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The tax man cometh...but he’s been COVID delayed By Mike Williscraft NewsNow The changes in average real estate value numbers from 2011 to 2021 are impressive: • Grimsby up 150 per cent to and average of $866,000; • Lincoln up 180 per cent to an average of just over $840,000, and; • Smithville up 202 per cent to an average of more than $783,000. These values according to MLS, the real estate industries Multiple Listing Service. That’s the good news. The bad news is, the tax man is coming. Ontario has not had an update on property tax values since 2016. Prior to Christmas MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) president, Nicole McNeill announced further delay in implementing updated numbers would be instituted due to COVID-19 impacts. Property taxes for the 2022 and 2023 taxation years will continue to

be based on the Jan. 1, 2016 valuation date. Property assessments will remain the same as they were for the 2021 tax year, unless there have been changes to the property. “When MPAC does update property values in 2024, residents can expect to see shifts in the proportion of taxes they pay based on if their property value went up more or less then the average property in their municipality,” said Melanie Steele, Grimsby’s interim director of finance. “The update in 2024 will be the first update since Jan. 1, 2016 and could represent significant change for some property owners at that time.” Nicole McNeill, MPAC president and chief administrative officer, said the organization will push ahead with all areas of its mandate regardless of the adjustment moratorium. “This announcement does not change the work we do to maintain the assessment roll, including the

addition of new assessment. We understand the importance of revenue generated from ongoing construction and renovation projects, and we will continue to capture the value of these changes throughout the year,” said McNeill. “We will also continue our work to provide you with market analysis and insights to support you in managing your assessment base and planning for the future. In addition to the postponement, other highlights from MPAC’s Fall Economic Statement include: • Temporary suspension of the five per cent cap on the payments in lieu of property tax (PILT) to municipalities until passenger volumes return to pre-pandemic levels for each airport. • Simplifying the legislative requirements with respect to the assessment of pipeline properties, including the designation of pipelines by owners. • Several farm property-related measures: Changes to small-scale

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A ‘Locke’ as one of Grimsby’s most famous In the days before television, or even radio, those who loved culture and entertainment had to go to theatres and concert halls to satisfy their yearnings. One of the famous entertainers of the 19th century was Locke Richardson, an elocutionist who grew up in Grimsby. His mother was Mary Ann Nelles, daughter of Col. Robert Nelles and his first wife, Elizabeth Moore. His father was George McGregor Richardson who died when Locke was 3. Mary Ann then married a wellknown Grimsbarian, Dennis Woolverton. Locke attended the first grammar school in Grimsby, and later Grimsby High School at the corner of Depot and Adelaide Streets. He then went on to Trinity College at the

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Albright Manor, Beamsville on January 13, 2022, Edwin Charles Bradshaw in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Madelyn Bradshaw (nee Baker) for 63 years. Dear father of Marlyn Bailey (the late Paul) and of Gord Bradshaw (the late Patricia). Cherished grandfather of T y l e r Bailey, Sarah Bradshaw (Jess), and Kyle Bradshaw, and great-grandfather of Raelynn. He will be missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings Jean Peer (George), Lloyd, and infant sister Mary. A special thanks to Dr. Bender and all the staff at Albright Manor, Beamsville for their care and support. There will be a private family service held at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions to Albright Manor would be appreciated by the family. merritt-fh. com

HEIDA, Jim (Jetze)

May 22, 1935 to January 12 2022

God in His infinite wisdom took unto Himself His child, Jim Heida into glory. He passed away at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Jim leaves behind his beloved wife Christine. Predeceased by his first wife, Elsie (2001) and son Terry(1995). Survived by his children Renee and Ray Houweling, Marge and Randy Fields, Louis and Bernie Heida, James and Pam Heida, Carolee and Richard VanVeen. 27 Grandchildren and 23 GreatGrandchildren. Loving brother of Clarence(+) and Trix Heida, Yitty(+) and Fred(+) Leenstra, Tina(+) and Clarence(+) deGroot, Richard(+) and Jean Heida, Jack(+) and Hennie(+) Heida, Bonnie and Peter Buma, Susan and Brian Pearce, Sally and Fred Cutting, Ted and Lucy Heida, Bob and Jane Heida, Margaret and Henning Bruchmann. Brother-in-law to Coby deJonge and Mary deJonge; Peter and Eileen(+) and Sylvia Dam; Jack and Edith Dam; Frank and Thea Dam; Katie and William(+) VanderWier; Cecil and Sybrich Dam; Donald and Tilda Dam. For many years Jim worked at Vineland Feeds, and as an area feed salesman to many Niagara Region farms. He was very active in his church community. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Tallman Funeral Homes in Vineland. Please check their website for details. Online condolences at tallmanfuneralhomes.ca.

Passed away peacefully at the Hamilton General Hospital in his 82nd year on January 14, 2022. Beloved husband of Marie Henry-Sebastian. Predeceased by his first wife Frances Sebastian (2013). He will be missed by his children Leanne (Kevin Saldat), Theresa, Christian (Yinong) and Karen. Also missed by Marie’s children Matthew (Rachel), Scott (Andria), Andrew, Gillian (Edmond). Cherished Grandpa to Jordan, Jacob, John-Lee (Tara), Andy, Lucy, Hudson, Jack, Adelaide, George, Henri, and Elliott. Dear brother of Andrea (Jack) Antolich and Fred (Diane) Sebastian. Also remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Visitation was at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755) on Tuesday January 18th from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass was celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary 934 Highway # 8 Stoney Creek on Wednesday, January 19,2022 at 11 a.m. Interment St . Mary Immaculate St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Elora. If desired, memorial contributions to West Lincoln Community Living Association or a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family. “Go Browns Go”

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Brian, left, and Randy Norton, owners of Hubbard Air Inc. coordinated a winter clothing drive pre-Christmas, with support from Manor Cleaners. The duo picked up offerings from donors garnering a huge supply of winter coats (about 150), snow pants and accessories such as scarves, hats, mittens and gloves. They plan to make the drive an annual event.

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For many in Niagara West, the news that MPAC Municipal Property Assessment Corporation - will delay implementing updated real estate values for property tax calculations is more than a welcome sight. But - it is only a delay to the inevitable. Huge increases in property values have pushed the real estate market to never-before-seen heights. Part of the trade off, when it comes, will be higher property taxes. MPAC states the increases will be met with equal reductions in other areas of Niagara Region as the process is supposed to be revenue neutral, so some want these changes sooner than later. In Niagara West, though, few, very few properties have seen a value decline. So there will be two more years of status quo, then the ‘property tax chickens’ will come home to roost. M.W.

If heritage needs a lifeline, get it In case you were waiting to see what showed up in this space after Monday’s council meeting - at which the duck hunting issue, among others - was to be on the agenda, note the meeting was cancelled due to the snow storm and rescheduled for Wednesday of this week. Now I could try to be funny and write a column about what happened like it actually did. It’s not like there are patterns and consistency to the antics and behaviour around the table or anything...choke, gaffaw...but I will pass. I’ve done that before, forecast what council would do and how it would play out. It kinda takes the fun out of it. I will touch on last week’s Heritage Advisory Committee meeting, though. First, as members of the heritage committee noted, the Town’s heritage staff have done a good job and are moving the ball. During the committee, which got intense as participants more tired as the 11 p.m. hour approached, several issues were noted, however, during discussion of significantly reducing Heritage to just four meetings in 2022 - with the proviso more could be called if required. The main points against are quite simple: • transparency, as full meetings are part of the public realm, staff attend, and recordings are archived for public consumption, and; • workload - as several members noted, the monthly meetings routinely push the five-hour mark up to the 11 p.m. already, so how could cutting frequency by half

MIKE WILLISCRAFT improve that. Some committee members were rightfully perplexed when it was noted in discussion that going to a series of working group sessions in lieu of full committee meetings would speed the process of heritage files since staff’s prep and attendance workload would be significantly diminished. Then - when CAO Harry Schlange jumped into the fray to push the series of five process-changing recommendations through - he said had noted there was not enough time to do the full set of new work sessions on top of a full slate of committee meetings. For that reason, he said the committee would have to chuck the idea of amending the recommendations - the first four of which dealt with establishing the working committees and a fifth which reduced Heritage to quarterly 2022 meetings - by dropping the quarterly component. And that may be legit, but here is the issue. Heritage input has always been important to the community. It is why the town

has been able to hold onto a few shreds of it while other municipalities have been steam-rolled. If the department needs more time invested, find it, hire it. Finance just got FIVE more staff than they have traditionally carried - I am hoping because they were needed. If you need people, hire them. You don’t take a department that is maxed - self-admittedly - how is cutting the time invested by volunteers on the committee to help keep the wheels turning with public accountability the right way to go? Nobody, but nobody refuted the work done by heritage staff nor the accomplishments of same. One can create a smoke screen around it but that does not change the fact cutting the meeting schedule for a group which already has five-hour meetings when monthly makes no sense in any municipality, not a normally run one, anyways. The committee knew a bad tasting pill was coming when the CAO signed into the meeting after the four-hour mark. It was not much of a poker face. While the Town’s heritage files have been moved forward in some respects, the level of public confidence is pretty darn close to ground zero - not unlike the Town’s economic development issues which the CAO likened heritage to at the meeting, ironically. With all the hiring the Town has done - HR, Ec Dev, finance, procurement share the love with heritage, get help in and get things done right.

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Grimsby 100th

Heritage Art Challenge kicked off The Grimsby Public Art Gallery has rolled out its 16th Annual Heritage Art Challenge. This is an exciting opportunity for creativeminded, heritage-loving and curious people to engage with Grimsby’s history, and celebrate Grimsby 2022, the 100th anniversary of our town,” said Rhona Wenger, GPAG’s director. “The goal of the Heritage Art Challenge is to inspire Grimsby residents to embrace, enjoy and explore local heritage.” Participants are encouraged to learn about a Grimsby person, place or event that is new to them or that extends their understanding of their own history and connections to our town. A wealth of local news, anecdotes and images can be found in newspaper archives from the past 100 years; these have been digitized and are easily accessible through the Grimsby Library website. The Heritage Art

Challenge is a creative way to reflect on the importance of heritage in our dayto-day lives, and to experience history through the power of imagination. DEADLINE Submissions are to be dropped off at the gallery Feb. 8 -11 during regular gallery hours. Wenger noted this is later than indicated on the published brochure, as the deadline has been extended for one week, until Feb 11. Contact the gallery: gpag@grimsby.ca or 905-945-3246) or monitor GPAG social media for possible changes or updates related to the pandemic closure. The Heritage Art Challenge is open to all ages, from JK to adult, and organized into seven different age and group categories. Representatives from local heritage and art organizations will select the works from each category to be shown in the Lobby; all submitted works

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