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High-Level Summary

The Public Works Committee meeting for the Town of Grimsby was held on September 24, 2024, chaired by an unnamed Committee Chair. Key participants included Committee Members Murphy and Smink, Councillors Davoli and Dooi, Development Engineering Manager Spencer Pierce, and Public Works lead Brandon Wartman. The meeting focused on public works project updates, the downtown watermain project, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Five Most Important Topics Discussed

1. Public Works Projects Updates:

   • Brandon Wartman provided a detailed update on the Public Works Department's activities, including a significant department restructuring. Wartman highlighted, "maybe we're a bit too ambitious but overall I think we've accomplished a lot this year," indicating both progress and challenges within the department.

2. Downtown Watermain and Complete Streets Project:

   • SEMA Plus has been contracted to design and manage this project, aiming for design completion by mid-next year. Wartman mentioned, "We're contemplating or looking at [...] completion of the design mid next year, with construction again to be determined either late in 2025 or more likely very early in 2026," highlighting a significant infrastructure project on the horizon.

3. Transportation Master Plan:

   • This plan is advancing well, with upcoming workshops for committee and council input scheduled for late October or early November. Wartman elaborated, "We are looking to schedule some workshops [...] just want to obtain further input into some of our policies," emphasizing the participatory approach to the plan.

4. Communication with Downtown Business Improvement Association (DBIA):

   • Councillor Davoli raised concerns from the DBIA about the necessity of strong communication during project execution. Wartman reassured, "communication with our business partners is going to be very critical for us," underlining the importance of stakeholder engagement.

5. Drinking Water Quality Management Review (File: DPW 2422):

   • Ben provided a comprehensive review, emphasizing the importance of maintaining current operational standards and planning for workforce succession. He noted, "It takes an estimated 5 to seven years to bring a junior water operator to fully licensed and competent within the position," stressing the long-term commitment required for staff development.

Opportunities for Public Input

• Residents will have opportunities to provide input during workshops focused on the Transportation Master Plan, scheduled for late October or early November.

Motions Passed, Rejected, or Deferred

1. Approval of Agenda:

   • Outcome: Approved.
   • Details: The meeting agenda for September 24, 2024, was approved without objections.

2. Receipt of Previous Minutes:

   • Outcome: Approved.
   • Details: Minutes from the July 22, 2024, meeting were received and approved.

3. Consent Reports (DPW 24-26 and DPW 24-27):

   • Outcome: Approved.
   • Details: Reports on QMS risk assessment and operational plan endorsement were received and their recommendations approved.

4. Public Works Department Update (DPW 24-21):

   • Outcome: Put to the floor, discussed, and required more detailed planning for next stages.

Follow-Up Actions or Next Steps

• Continued updates on key infrastructure projects' progress.
• Detailed planning and community engagement sessions for the downtown watermain and complete streets initiatives.
• Workshops on the Transportation Master Plan engaging local resident input.

List of Councillors Present

1. Councillor Davoli
2. Councillor Dooi
3. Member Murphy
4. Member Smink