The Pelham Record
Portrait of John Wink

John Wink

Councillor · Ward 2 · seen 2018-12-01 to 2026-09-16 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

609substantive motions movedof 333 meetings the minutes record them at
146procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
489substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
7meetings recorded absentof 333 they were on the record for
498–10recorded 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.

In their own words, via the Town

Pelham does not publish a description of this member on its council pages, or this record has not found one.

How they voted, where it was recorded (508) — most recent 40 shown

Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting January 28, 2026
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0008 Recreation “MCC Solar Panel Financial and Operational Update,” for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed with Option #2 – Direct Award to BME.
For · 4–3 · Carried
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting October 1, 2025
THAT the second clause be amended to add Option 1 – Keep the existing pool at Marlene Stewart Streit Park and renovate to extend its life.
For · 4–3 · Carried
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
Against · 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

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (7)

Special Meeting of CouncilJune 11, 2026
Town of Pelham Regular Council MeetingOctober 17, 2022
Town of Pelham Regular Council MeetingJuly 25, 2022
Special Meeting of CouncilMay 31, 2021
Town of Pelham Regular Council MeetingAugust 24, 2020
Special Meeting of CouncilAugust 12, 2019
Town of Pelham Regular Council MeetingAugust 12, 2019

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 609)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the September 16, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated. Amendment: Moved By Councillor Bryce Brunarski Seconded By Councillor John Wink THAT Council amend the agenda to include the addendum numbers: Presentation materials for item 6.1.1 Development Charges Exemption Request - Devries Fruit Farm; and Item No. 7.1.1 Rectifying Incorrect Name o
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 16, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council received the ARA Road Needs Study presentation for information.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 16, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 202 6 - 0 20 8 “ Protecting Pelham’s Trees Program Update ,” for information .
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 16, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 202 6 - 0 217-Planning, “ Rectifying Incorrect Name on Report 2026-0208 ,” for information ;
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 16, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 202 6 - 0 192-Planning “ Summary of Work Towards a Corporate Climate Change Mitigation Plan ,” for information ; AND THAT Council reaffirms their directive for staff to produce a Corporate Climate Change Mitigation Plan from the documents, data, and deliverables received/co-produced via the Town’s participation in the shared-service agreement with other l
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 16, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 202 6 - 0 21 3 “ Fonthill Cemetery Historical Guided Tours ” for information ; AND THAT Council designate the Fonthill Cemetery Historical Guided Tours and Reception , to be held on Friday, October 16th, 2026, at the Fonthill Cemetery and Old Pelham Town Hall , as a Municipally Significant Event ; AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to make an application for
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 16, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 202 6 - 0 160 “ Potential Installation of a Peace Pole ,” for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed in partnership with the Rotary Club of Fonthill for the installation of a peace pole and associated commemorative plaque; AND THAT Council selection option 1 (Peace Park) or 3 (Ron Leavens Memorial Park) as preferred locations.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 16, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law(s) be read a first, second and third time and passed: 1. By-law 47-2026 - Being a By-law to implement a system of administrative penalties for contraventions of the Fire Code.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 16, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 48-2026 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its regular meeting held on the 16th day of September, 2026.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 16, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law(s) be read a first, second and third time and passed: 1. By-Law No. 41-2026 - Being a By-law to amend Town of Pelham By-law Nos. 68-2023 and 69-2023, as amended, respecting the Administrative Penalty Process for Parking and Non-Parking By-laws, to Repeal and Replace Schedule "C" (Appointment of Screening Officers and Hearing Officers); and to repeal By-law
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 2, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council now reconvene in regular session; AND THAT Council rise from the In Camera meeting with no report; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be, and is hereby, authorized to undertake the directions provided during the In Camera meeting held on September 2, 2026.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 2, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the August 5, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, August 5, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0211 “Sacred Fire Policy S500-09,” for information; AND THAT Council adopt Sacred Fire Policy S500-09, as appended.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, August 5, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive the presentation from Watson & Associates Economist Ltd., regarding building fees, for information.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0146 “Designation of Old Pelham Town Hall Under the Ontario Heritage Act” for information; AND THAT Council direct Staff to proceed with designating the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0148 “Building Permit Fee Study – Proposed Fee Changes,” for information; AND THAT Council approve the fee schedule (Appendix B) based on the recommendations prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.; AND THAT the proposed new building permit fee schedule comes into effect on January 1, 2027.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law(s) be read a first, second and third time and passed: 1. By-Law No. 36-2026 - Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 4481(2022), as amended, for lands legally described as Part Township Lot 177 Thorold, Part 1, Part 3, Part 5 Plan 59R-17615 from the Residential Development (RD) and Environmental Protection One (EP1) zones to the Site-Specific Residential Two
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the GEI Canada 2026 Asset Management Policy Update and Annual Progress Report presentation, for information.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, June 24, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Niagara Region Transportation Master Plan presentation, for information.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, June 10, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent agenda items as listed on the June 10, 2026, Council agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 10.1. Mayoral Directions and Decisions Strong Mayor Powers were not exercised between the previous agenda's publication and the release of this agenda. 10.2. Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 10.2.1. Reserve Report
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, June 10, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0115,” for information; AND THAT Council direct the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement on behalf of the Town.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, June 10, 2026 · Carried
That the motion be amended to support, endorse and include: WHEREAS a well-functioning and up-to-date assessment system supports strong communities and makes the province an attractive place to invest; and WHEREAS property assessments in Ontario have not been updated in over a decade, making them the most outdated in Canada, while provinces such as Alberta and British Columbia update assessments a
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council received correspondence from Ryan ULC regarding Ontario’s Tax Freeze, for information; AND THAT Council support and endorses the following: WHEREAS a well-functioning and up-to-date assessment system supports strong communities and makes the province an attractive place to invest; and WHEREAS property assessments in Ontario have not been updated in over a decade, making
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0110 “Recommendation Report – Town of Pelham Official Plan, 2026,” for information; AND THAT Council adopt By-law 26-2026, attached as Appendix “G” to adopt Town of Pelham Official Plan, 2026; AND THAT Council declares to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the approval authority for the Town of Pelham Official Plan, 2026, that the Officia
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council now reconvene in regular session; AND THAT Council rise from the In Camera meeting with no report; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be, and is hereby, authorized to undertake the directions provided during the In Camera meeting held on May 20th, 2026.
THAT the motion be amended to inlcude: AND THAT Council direct staff to provide a $10,000 donation to the Student Nutrition Programs.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive a presentation from Jessica Stephenson, Jordan Mammoliti and Poppy Gilliam of Niagara Nutrition Partners, regarding nutrition programs in Pelham schools, for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to provide a $10,000 donation to the Student Nutrition Programs.
THAT the motion be amended: 1. To strike paragraph two of the motion; 2. To insert "AND THAT Council direct staff to refer to the 2027 budget process for staff to undertake a Water Long Range Financial Plan study"
THAT the agenda for the April 15, 2026, Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, Special Meeting of Committee of the Whole, be adopted as circulated.
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, April 15, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the April 8, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, April 8, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0082 “Council Vacancy Policy S201-22 Update,” for information; AND THAT Council approve the amended Council Vacancy Policy S201-22, as appended to this report.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, April 8, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law(s) be read a first, second and third time and passed: 1. By-law 19-2026 - Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 4481(2022), as amended, to Regulate the Use Additional Residential Units within the Town of Pelham 2. By-law 20-2026 - Being a By-law to Delegate Authority to the Chief Administrative Officer and Certain Officers for Certain Acts During the Restri
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, April 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT the motion be amended to direct that Section 3.29.1 (b) of the draft By-law contained in Appendix “A” be revised to delete the sentence: “An ARU located in the basement of the primary dwelling unit may occupy the entire basement.”
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report 2026-0061 for information; AND THAT Council direct Planning Staff to prepare the By-law for Council’s consideration in accordance with Appendix “A”, as amended.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0066, “Proposed Licence Agreement with Pelham Historical Society”, for information; AND THAT Council authorizes and directs staff to enter into a licence agreement with the Pelham Historical Society, which agreement shall be in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and substantially the same as the draft licence agreement attached hereto.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 18-2026 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its regular meeting held on the 25 day of March, 2026.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the verbal presentations made by members of the public at the Special Meeting of Council held on March 11, 2026, respecting the Niagara Governance Review; AND THAT the Clerk be directed to forward a summary of the verbal comments, together with copies of all written submissions received by the Town of Pelham through social media, the [email protected] e
Special Meeting of Council, March 11, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0038 “Pelham Winterfest Final Report 2025/2026,” for information; AND THAT Council designate Pelham Winterfest 2026 – Outdoor Christmas Market, to be held on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. at 20 Pelham Town Square, a Municipally Significant Event; AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to make an application for a Special Occasion Permit f
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT Committee receive report 2026-0034 Statutory Public Meeting Report, Additional Residential Units Zoning By-law Amendment, for information; AND THAT Committee direct Planning Staff to prepare the Recommendation Report on the Additional Residential Unit Zoning By-law Amendment to the Town of Pelham Comprehensive Zoning By-law 4481(2022) for Council’s consideration.
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, February 11, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent agenda items as listed on the February 4, 2026, Council agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 8. 1. Mayoral Directions and Decisions Strong Mayor Powers were not exercised between the previous agenda's publication and the release of this agenda. 8.2. Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 8.2.1. Canboro Road P
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, February 4, 2026 · Carried

In the record

326meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 2seatCouncillor
1,355votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting March 22, 2021
as the developer for the application contributed to his election campaign

What this does not measure

Something wrong here?

If anything on this page is wrong, say so and it will be corrected and the correction recorded. Everything here is read from Pelham’s own published documents — where those documents and this page disagree, the documents are right. How this record is made.

Elsewhere on this site

The rest of council

This councillor on the town's own site →