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Portrait of Wayne Olson

Wayne Olson

Regional Councillor · seen 2020-09-21 to 2025-04-16 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

former not seated on the current council

346substantive motions movedof 183 meetings the minutes record them at
75procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
302substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 183 they were on the record for
525–11recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Pelham’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (536) — most recent 40 shown

Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 5, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0133 Status of Cannabis Zoning By-law Amendment; AND THAT Council direct staff to initiate a technical process to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law to incorporate…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting September 6, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2023- 0201, for information. For (6): Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting September 6, 2023
THAT Staff be directed to include for consideration in the 2024 budget an allocation of $25,000 for professional odour consulting services associated with the establishment of the Redecan Cannabis Liaison Committee…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting September 6, 2023
THAT the Redecan Cannabis Liaison Committee be considered as a Working Group in accordance with the Town committee structure.
For · 5–1 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting September 6, 2023
THAT the upon the 2024 budget approval for professional odour consulting services, staff be directed to advertise for resident volunteers, retain the services of a qualified professional engineer to represent the Town…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting September 6, 2023
THAT Council direct the Director of Community Planning and Development and the Fire Chief to communicate with the new ownership of Redecan and report back to Council on those discussions in Q4 of 2023.
For · 6–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting July 5, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the July 5, 2023, Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting July 5, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation from Marc Korchok regarding the proposed urban hens by-law, for information.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting July 5, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2023-0152 - Backyard Hen Licensing By-law, for information; AND THAT Council direct Planning and By-law Staff to prepare the Licensing By-law to permit, regulate and license…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting July 5, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation from Christyna Prokipchuk regarding 2023 STEPPE UP Fundraising Cycling Event for Ukraine, for information.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting July 5, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-12/2023 - Regular Council Meeting - June 21, 2023 For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting July 5, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2023-0156 – Port Robinson Road Traffic Study, for information; AND THAT a digital speed indicator sign be installed on Port Robinson Road between Station Street and Rice Road.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting July 5, 2023
THAT item 9.5.2 Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Agreement for Services with Municipalities be
For · 4–3 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting July 5, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Pelham, having given due consideration to the following By-law do now read a first, second and third time and do pass same, and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting July 5, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider the following: (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board (1 item: Ward One);
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting July 5, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn the In Camera Session and that Council do now Rise with Report; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be and is hereby authorized to undertake the directions provided during…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting July 5, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoint the following individual to the Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee: 1. Tahlia Bolibruck AND THAT Council direct the Town Clerk to prepare and present the necessary appointment by-law…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting July 5, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report # 2023-0159 – Proposed Increase to Staff Complement in the RCW Department, 2023 - 2025, for information;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting July 5, 2023
THAT Committee receive Report #2023-151 – Recommendation Report for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for information as it pertains to File Nos. 26T19-01- 2023 and AM-03-2023;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting July 5, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 42-2023 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting July 5, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for July 26, 2023, at 9:00am.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the June 21, 2023 Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation from Ivan Fredette of Safe Tree regarding oak wilt, for information; AND THAT Council forward to the appropriate Advisory Committee to review and provide input on…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2023 Pelham Road Needs Study and Pavement Condition Index presentation from Shila Khanal, Senior Pavement Engineer at Applied Research Associated Inc., for information.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-11/2023 - Regular Council Meeting - June 7, 2023 For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the June 21, 2023 Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 8.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the verbal update from Councillor Eckhardt regarding the Pelham Active Transportation Committee, for information.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2023-133 Release of Interest in Road Allowance – Orchard Hill Road, for information;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
THAT Council direct staff to bring a Procedural By- law amendment to remove the mandatory recorded votes on all resolutions, unless requested by a Member of Council.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2023-0103 – eScribe Vote Manager Module, for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to continue with the status quo without utilizing the eScribe Vote Manager Module.
For · 6–1 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report # 2023-0143 Cream Street Culvert Replacement Budget Exceedance, for information;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2023-0148 -Revised Purchase Card Policy S402-01, for information; AND THAT Council approve revised Purchase Card Policy S402-01.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Pelham, having given due consideration to the following By-law do now read a first, second and third time and do pass same, and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider a matter under Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, as follows: (b) - personal matters about an identifiable individual…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn the In Camera Session and that Council do now Rise: With Report For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoint the following individual in ex-officio, advisory capacity to the Pelham Active Transportation Committee: 1.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 39-2023 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act June 14, 2023
THAT the agenda for the June 14, 2023, Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, Special Meeting of Committee of the Whole, be adopted as amended.
For · 4–0 · Carried
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act June 14, 2023
THAT Committee receive Report # 2023-0138 Statutory Public Meeting Section 26(3) of the Planning Act, Town of Pelham Official Plan Review, for information.
For · 4–0 · Carried
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act June 14, 2023
THAT Committee receive the consultant’s presentation for information. For (4): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, and Councillor Shellee Niznik
For · 4–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

Town of Pelham Regular Council MeetingOctober 18, 2023
Town of Pelham Regular Council MeetingJuly 26, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 346)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-094 “Recommendation Report for Application for Zoning By-law Amendment – 286 Canboro Road” for information; AND THAT Council direct Planning staff to prepare the by-law for approval of the Zoning By-law amendment for Council’s consideration.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, April 16, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Pelham, having given due consideration to the following By-law(s) do now read a first, second and third time and do pass same, and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and seal the by-law(s): 1. 19-2025 - Being a By-law to prohibit and regulate public nuisances and outdoor illumination. 2. 20-2025 - Being a By-law to appoint a
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, April 16, 2025 · Carried
THAT Committee receive report 2025-0092 Information Report – Statutory Public Meeting – Town of Pelham New Official Plan; AND THAT Committee directs Planning Staff to prepare the recommendation report on the new Town of Pelham Official Plan for Council’s consideration.
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, April 9, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0083 “Proposed Rules and Requirements for Recreational Program Participation,” for information; AND THAT Council approves proposed Policy No. S701-05 Rules and Requirements for Recreational Program Participation, as appended.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 26, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS Twelve Mile Creek is Niagara’s last remaining cold-water habitat, home to native species such as brook trout, making its conservation essential to protecting our natural heritage and biodiversity; AND WHEREAS since 2013, organizations including Trout Unlimited Canada and Niagara College have prioritized restoration and protection efforts to enhance fish habitat within the watershed; AND WH
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 26, 2025 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the March 19, 2025 Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, Special Meeting of Committee of the Whole, be adopted as circulated.
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, March 19, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the presentation from Graham Pett, Vice-President of Pelham Advocates for Trees and Habitat regarding Tree Protection Practices in the Town of Pelham, for information.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 5, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the March 5, 2025 Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: Consent Agenda Items to be Considered in Block 9.1 Information Correspondence 9.2 Regional Municipality of Niagara Correspondence for Information or Action 9.2.1 Declaration of Vacant Regional Council Seat BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby r
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 5, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 2025-0064 “Administrative Penalty By-law – 2025 Update to Schedule A,” for information; AND THAT Council approve By-law 12-2025, in principle.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 5, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0069 “Purchase of Two Combination Snowplow/Spreader Units Through the Canoe Procurement Group,” for information; AND THAT Council approve the purchase of two combination snowplow/spreader units through the Canoe Procurement Group for $721,790 (including net HST); AND THAT Council direct staff to fund the budget variance of $21,790 utilizing the 2024
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 5, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Pelham is committed to supporting local businesses and strengthening the local economy; AND WHEREAS many businesses, particularly in the restaurant sector, continue to face ongoing economic challenges; AND WHEREAS Council has previously granted special exemptions to waive the requirement for up to six (6) parking spaces, enabling restaurants to operate temporary pop-up parking
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 5, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-063 “Updated Antenna System Siting Protocol – Policy No: S300 – 03,” for information; AND THAT Council approve the Updated Antenna System Siting Protocol – Policy No: S300-03 as attached in Appendix B.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, February 19, 2025 · Carried
THAT the agenda be amended to move item 12.2.2 Lest We Forget Commemorative Crosswalks, 2025-0032-Public Works, before item 6: Committee of the Whole.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, February 5, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the February 5, 2025, Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as amended.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, February 5, 2025 · Carried
THAT the motion be amended to insert:  "Location 1 - Pedestrian Cross at the Meridian Community Centre (South Entrance)" into the second recital;  "Location 2 - Pelham Town Square at IPS (Fonthill Library Branch)" into the third recital.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, February 5, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0032 Implementation of “Lest We Forget” Commemorative Crosswalks, for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to install one Thermoplastic “Lest We Forget” Commemorative Crosswalk at the intersection of the Pedestrian Cross at the Meridian Community Centre (South Entrance), prior to Remembrance Day 2025; AND THAT Council direct staff to install on
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, February 5, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0027 “2025 Capital Budget Reallocation for Project RD 02-25 Road Reconstruction – Canboro Road from Haist Street to Hwy 20," for information; AND THAT Council APPROVE the deferral of project RD 02-25 (# 300665) Road Reconstruction – Canboro Road from Haist Street to Hwy 20 to a future capital budget in the amount of $3,200,000; AND THAT Council APPRO
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, January 29, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Pelham has established Policy S300-02, Protocol for the Development or Redevelopment of Telecommunications Towers, which was enacted in 2009; AND WHEREAS a review of the current protocol is necessary to ensure its continued effectiveness and alignment with the standards set by federal regulatory bodies responsible for overseeing telecommunications infrastructure; NOW THEREFORE
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, January 29, 2025 · Carried
THAT Committee receive the verbal presentations made by the public.
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, January 22, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the January 15, 2025 Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, January 15, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0020 “Proposed Policy for Animals in Town Facilities”, for information.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, January 15, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation from Chuck McShane of Niagara Home Builders Association regarding the proposed Development Charges By-Law, for information.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, December 4, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report 2024-0283-Fonthill Branch Library Renovation, for information; AND THAT Council approve the Town’s contribution of $934,394 for funding the library renovations and include it in the 2025 Capital Budget; AND THAT Council approve Project Scenario #_______; AND THAT Council approve Option # _______ for debt funding. Motion to Defer: Moved By Councillor Wayne
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, December 4, 2024 · Carried
THAT Committee recommend the following six changes presented by staff be accepted, thereby reducing the 2025 net tax levy increase to 4.84%: 1. Additional Assessment Growth – Final 2024, Levy %: - 0.51% 2. Additional Cemetery Revenues as approved by Council on November 20, 2024, Levy %: -0.22% 3. Additional RCW Revenues, Levy %: -0.15 4. Membership to Vineland Research and Innovative Centre as app
Special Committee of the Whole, November 27, 2024 · Carried
THAT Committee receive the 2025 Operating Budget Presentation from the Chief Executive Officer of the Lincoln Pelham Public Library, for information; AND THAT Committee receive the 2025 Operating Budget Presentation from the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer, for information; AND THAT Committee recommend to Council to approve the 2025 Operating Budget, as amended, at their regular meeting scheduled f
Special Committee of the Whole, November 27, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Pelham, having given due consideration to the following By-law do now read a first, second and third time and do pass same, and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and seal the by-law: 6. By-law 81-2024 - Being a By-law to regulate odour in the Town of Pelham and repeal By-law No. 4202(2020).
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, November 20, 2024 · Carried
THAT Committee recommend the budget request from the Pelham Minor Baseball Association for lighting at the Centennial Park batting cages be added to the 2025 Capital Budget.
Special Committee of the Whole, November 18, 2024 · Carried
THAT Committee receive the 2025 Capital Budget Presentation from the Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer and Director of Public Works, for information; AND THAT Committee receive the ten-year capital forecast, for information; AND THAT Committee recommend to Council to approve the 2025 Capital Budget, as amended, at their meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024.
Special Committee of the Whole, November 18, 2024 · Carried
THAT the motion be amended to insert Option 2, being a by-law with no odour threshold, into the third recital.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, November 6, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0241 Regulation of Cannabis Odour in the Town of Pelham, for information; AND THAT Council determine its preferred approach to odour regulation in the Town of Pelham; AND THAT Council approve, in principle, the proposed Odour Management By-law that corresponds to its preferred approach, being Option 2; AND THAT Council provide direction to staff on
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, November 6, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report # 2024-237 Recommendation Report – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment – Forest Park, for information; AND THAT Council directs Planning staff to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law amendment for Council consideration at the next Regular Meeting of Council.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, November 6, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Pelham is committed to the protection of persons and property, including members of the public, employees, and municipal assets; AND WHEREAS one of the methods used by the Town to enhance safety and security and mitigate risk is the operation of video surveillance cameras in public areas; AND WHEREAS the Town recognizes the importance of safeguarding the privacy of persons whos
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, November 6, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 75-2024 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 6th day of November, 2024.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, November 6, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the October 16, 2024 Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, October 16, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 70-2024 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 16th day of October, 2024.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, October 16, 2024 · Carried
THAT Committee receive the applicant's presentation for information.
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, October 9, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the presentation and 2025 Budget Submission from Special Olympics Welland Pelham regarding bocce courts for recreational use, for information; AND THAT the request be
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, October 2, 2024 · Referred
WHEREAS the Town of Pelham is committed to undertaking capital projects in a cost-effective and efficient manner; AND WHEREAS design-build procurement can, under appropriate circumstances, enhance project efficiency by integrating the design and construction phases under a single contract; AND WHEREAS the design-build approach can offer potential savings, simplify communication, expedite project d
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, October 2, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0190 Fire Station No.1 Architectural Design Project, for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to move forward with Capital Project FAC-03-24 Fire Station No.1 Architectural Design; AND THAT the design be completed as a standalone rebuild of the facility on the existing property (177 Regional Road 20 West), to accommodate a phased construction
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 18, 2024 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the September 11, 2024 Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, Special Meeting of Committee of the Whole, be adopted as circulated.
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, September 11, 2024 · Carried

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