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Conflict of Interest Registry

Changes to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act requires municipalities to maintain a registry of all declarations made under this Act. The registry must include the original written declaration provided by the member of Council and must be available to the public.

Descriptions of conflicts declared in meetings not open to the public will be recorded as per Section 6(2) of the Act.

Copies of the Conflict of Interest Form for members of Council and Town Committees can be found here. These materials are available in alternative format, upon request.

These materials are available in alternate format, upon request.

Member Meeting Date Item Description Declaration Form
Councillor John Dunstall Council (Closed Session) April 15, 2019 Closed Session Councillor Dunstall declared a conflict of interest with respect to an item on the Closed Session agenda for April 15.  
Kathe Sharrow Heritage Advisory Committee April 16, 2019 5.e) - Heritage Register Update Kathe Sharrow declared a conflict of interest with respect to Memorandum E – Heritage Register Update, as she is a personal friend of the owner of 112 Gibson Street. Declaration Form
Councillor Lianne Vardy Council May 6, 2019 6.d) - Grimsby Energy Inc. Directors - Hold Harmless Indemnification Agreements Councillor Vardy declared a conflict of interest with respect to Indemnification for GEI, GHI and Holdco 2 directors to be completely transparent. Declaration Form
Councillor Dave Sharpe Planning & Development Committee August 27, 2019 3(a); I (b) - 226-228 Main St. E. Councillor Sharpe declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item 3(a) and I(b), 226-228 Main Street East, as the applicant is his mom and step dad. Declaration Form
Councillor John Dunstall

Council (Closed Session)

November 4, 2019 11(c) - Closed Session Councillor Dunstall declared a conflict of interest with respect to Closed Session Item 11(c), as he is the property owner of 15 Main Street East. Declaration Form
Councillor Dave Sharpe

Planning & Development Committee

November 12, 2019 PA 19-41 Councillor Sharpe declared a conflict of interest with respect to Report PA 19-41, 226-228 Main Street East Zoning Amendment Application, as the applicant is his mom and step dad. Declaration Form

Member Meeting Date Item Description Declaration Form

Councillor John Dunstall

Council (Closed Session)

March 2, 2020

3(a) - Closed Session Councillor Dunstall declared a conflict of interest with respect to Closed Session Item 3(a), as he is the property owner of 15 Main Street East. Declaration Form
Councillor Kevin Ritchie Council March 2, 2020 11(a) - By-law 20-20 Councillor Ritchie declared a conflict of interest with respect to By-law 20-20, as his wife is a former Phelps employee. Declaration Form
Councillor Dave Sharpe Planning & Development Committee March 10, 2020 9(a) - Closed Session Councillor Sharpe declared a conflict of interest with respect to Closed Session Item 9(a), as his mom and step dad are the owner of 226-228 Main Street East. Declaration Form
Councillor Dave Sharpe Council June 1, 2020 4(b) - FIN20-09 Councillor Sharpe declared a conflict of interest with respect to Report FIN20-09, as his parents own one of the houses (50 Casablanca Boulevard). Declaration Form
Councillor Dave Sharpe Committee of the Whole October 19, 2020 5(a) Council Endorsement Package  Councillor Sharpe declared a conflict of interest with respect to item 5(a) as his parents live on Main St. East within the study area. Declaration Form
Councillor Dave Sharpe Council November 2, 2020 5(a) Closed Session & 14(a) By-law Councillor Sharpe declared a conflict of interest with respect to items 5(a) & 14(a) as his parents live on Main St. East within the study area. Declaration Form
Adam Mottershead Committee of Adjustment December 15, 2020 A19-20 Minor Variance - Hamilton Health Sciences Adam Mottershead declared a conflict of interest in regards to Report A19-20 as he is volunteering as a Community Advisor and is providing input to the design team of the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital project. Declaration Form
Kevin Antonides Committee of Adjustment December 15, 2020 A19-20 Minor Variance - Hamilton Health Sciences Kevin Antonides declared a conflict of interest in regards to Report A19-20 as he chairs the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation and is part of the campaign to raise funds for the local share portion of the hospital rebuild. Declaration Form
Councillor Dave Sharpe Council December 21, 2020 6(a) Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee Council Endorsement Package Councillor Dave Sharpe declared a conflict of interest in regards to Item 6(a) as his parents live on Main Street East within the study area. Declaration Form

Member Meeting Date Item Description Declaration Form
Councillor Dave Sharpe Council June 7, 2021 5(a) Adoption of Previous Minutes Councillor Dave Sharpe declared a conflict of interest in regards to 5(a) as his parents owned the property 50 Casablanca Blvd. during 2020. Declaration Form
Councillor Dave Sharpe Committee of the Whole June 21, 2021 13.2(a) 16 Kemp Road Councillor Dave Sharpe declared a conflict of interest in regards to 13.2(a) as his parents own property adjacent 16 Kemp Road. Declaration Form

Member Meeting Date Item Description Declaration Form
Councillor John Dunstall Committee of the Whole March 7, 2022 10.1(a) Report DPW22-07 Councillor Dunstall declared a potential pecuniary interest on agenda item 10.1 (a) Report DPW22-07 Dine at Grimsby Patio Program as he owns and operators a restaurant which includes a patio. Declaration Form
Danielle Beck Committee of Adjustment April 19, 2022 4.ii) A16-22 - 401 Murray St. Danielle Beck declared a potential conflict of interest in regards to item 4.ii) due to a personal relationship. Declaration Form

Member Meeting Date Item Description Declaration Form
Councillor Jennifer Korstanje Council (Closed Session) May 1, 2023 19.3 Civic Recognition Awards Recommendation (Closed Session) Councillor Korstanje declared a conflict of interest as her son was nominated for a Civic Recognition Award. Declaration Form
Councillor Jennifer Korstanje Council (Closed Session) September 18, 2023 20.1 29 Kemp Road East (Closed Session) Councillor Korstanje declared a non-pecuniary conflict of interest with regards to item 20.1 on personal grounds. Declaration Form
Mark Radey Public Works Committee September 25, 2023 8.1 Encroachment Agreement for 3 East St. in Grimsby Beach Member Mark Radey declared a non-pecuniary conflict of interest as the owners of 3 East St. are his neighbours.  Declaration Form
Mayor Jordan Corporate Services Committee December 4, 2023 5.2 Grimsby Downtown Improvement Area minutes of November 8, 2023 Jordan's Flowers did the Christmas planters for the DIA Declaration Form

Member Meeting Date Item Description Declaration Form
Kevin Antonides Committee of Adjustment January 16, 2024 4.3 A01-24 - 172 Main St East Member Kevin Antonides has regular and ongoing dealings with the applicant in his capacity as Chair of the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation. Declaration Form
Mayor Jordan Council April 15, 2024 14.2 Integrity Commissioner Report IC-28571-1223 Mayor Jordan was directly involved in the report. Declaration Form
Bill Thomson

Finance Committee

April 25, 2024 7.1 Wastewater Levy & Budget Updates Member Thomson declared potential to benefit from the planned water meter replacement program. Declaration Form
Margot Smeenk Public Works Committee May 27, 2024 10.2 Memorandum - Nelles Rd. S and Dorchester Dr. Sidewalk Update Member Smeenk was the director of the team that conducted the study. Declaration Form
Anthony Scandinavo Finance Committee June 27, 2024 8.1 West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Debt Issuance Member Scandinavo works at Hamilton Health Sciences, which owns/operates the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Declaration Form
Councillor Charrois Council July 8, 2024 14.1 Integrity Commissioner Report IC-28126-1123 & IC-28337-1223 Councillor Charrois was not in attendance at the July 8, 2024 Council meeting and did not participate in any vote. The Councillor submitted the declaration form on September 9, 2024, declaring a conflict due to possible suspension of remuneration. Declaration Form
Adam Mottershead Committee of Adjustment September 17, 2024 5.4 A31-24-11 Lawrence Avenue Member Adam Mottershead resides within the notice circulation area for the application. Declaration Form
Mayor Jordan Grimsby Downtown Business Improvement Area October 9, 2024 8.a RFQ for Downtown Greenery Mayor Jordan may be a potential vendor for the BIA Downtown planters. Declaration Form
Ben Burns Grimsby Downtown Business Improvement Area October 9, 2024 8.b RFQ for Social Media Content Member Ben Burns may be a potential vendor for Social Media RFQ. Declaration Form
Councillor Charrois Council November 4, 2024 16.1 Integrity Commissioner Report IC-31896-0524 Councillor Charrois was the recipient of the complaint. Declaration Form
Mayor Jordan Grimsby Downtown Business Improvement Area November 13, 2024 7.a GDBIA 2025 Budget Mayor Jordan's business is providing winter planters for the BIA. Declaration Form
Simon Duong Grimsby Downtown Business Improvement Area November 13, 2024 7.a GDBIA 2025 Budget Member Simon Duong is the Chair of the Happening in Grimsby Committee and the BIA is looking to sponsor the event. Declaration Form
Councillor Charrois Council December 2, 2024 14.3 Integrity Commissioner Report IC-33206-0724 & IC-33645-0824 Councillor Charrois declared a conflict due to possible suspension of remuneration. Declaration Form
Councillor Charrois Community Services Committee December 12, 2024 9.1 Mayfair Pickleball Courts Survey Results and Recommendations Councillor Charrois' mother is a member of the Grimsby Pickleball Association. Declaration Form
Kevin Antonides Property Standards Committee December 17, 2024 4.1 Property Standards Appeal Hearing: Order No. 2024-560 Member Kevin Antonides has had recent and ongoing business dealings with the landlord and mortgagee. Declaration Form

 

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