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Portrait of Bob Hildebrandt

Bob Hildebrandt

Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2018-12-01 to 2026-09-16 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

609substantive motions movedof 332 meetings the minutes record them at
139procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
460substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
10meetings recorded absentof 332 they were on the record for
517–16recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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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.
Against · 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…
Against · 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.
Against · 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
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting June 7, 2023
THAT the agenda be amended to move item 10.2.6 until after closed-session. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee…
For · 7–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (10)

Special Meeting of CouncilJanuary 31, 2024
Special Meeting of CouncilAugust 9, 2021
Special Meeting of CouncilMarch 1, 2021
Special Meeting of CouncilFebruary 24, 2021
Town of Pelham Regular Council MeetingNovember 2, 2020
Special Meeting of CouncilNovember 2, 2020
Special Meeting of CouncilJune 25, 2019
Special Meeting of CouncilMarch 11, 2019
Special Meeting of CouncilMarch 9, 2019
Special Meeting of CouncilJanuary 7, 2019

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council received the presentation of the Summary of Work Towards a Corporate Climate Change Mitigation Plan, for information.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 16, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 202 6 - 0 202 “ Town of Pelham Sacred Fire ,” for information ; AND THAT Council direct staff to develop plans for a Sacred Fire and Indigenous Park located at 480 River Road – E.C. Brown Conservation Area with the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Indigenous partners; AND THAT the proposed project be presented to the Mayor for consideration as
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 16, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0174, “Fire Code Administrative Penalty By-law”, for information; AND THAT Council approve, in principle, the proposed draft attached By-law No., being the Fire Code Administrative Penalty By-law; AND THAT Council direct the proposed Fire Code Administrative Penalty By-law be presented to Council for consideration at the next regular meeting of Counc
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 2, 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. 45-2026 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its regular meeting held on the 2nd day of September, 2026.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 2, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0174, “Fire Code Administrative Penalty By-law”, for information; AND THAT Council approve, in principle, the proposed draft attached By-law being the Fire Code Administrative Penalty By-law; AND THAT Council direct the proposed Fire Code Administrative Penalty By-law be presented to Council for consideration at the next regular meeting of Council.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, September 2, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent agenda items as listed on the August 5, 2026, Council agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 11.1. Mayoral Directions and Decisions Strong Mayor Powers were not exercised between the previous agenda's publication and the release of this agenda. 11.2. Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 11.2.1. Q2 - 2026 Fire
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, August 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda be amended to include item:  10.6.4 Niagara Greenhouse Growers Correspondence - Greenhouse Permit Fee Increases
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the July 8, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as amended.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0149 “Design Criteria and Engineering Standards,” for information; AND THAT Council endorse the use of the Manual as the governing framework for municipal infrastructure design, construction, and approval processes within the Town of Pelham.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0147 “Station Street Parking Lot Proposal,” for information; AND THAT Council Approve the project to proceed as a change order for the Station Street Reconstruction Project, estimated in the amount of $250,000 (plus applicable taxes). AND THAT Council Approve additional funds to construct the Station Street Parking through the savings for RD 02-2026
WHEREAS the Town of Pelham Council values the environment and climate adaption; AND WHEREAS the Town of Pelham continues to seek opportunities to reduce electricity costs, improve energy resiliency, and lower greenhouse gas emissions; AND WHERERAS the community pool is currently under renovation and solar panels, as a renewable source of clean energy, may be suitable for harnessing energy and used
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, June 24, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the June 11, 2026 Special Meeting of Council be adopted as circulated.
Special Meeting of Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the College and Emmett Street Residents Road Reconstruction Review and Feedback presentation, for information.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, June 10, 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. 33-2026 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its regular meeting held on the 10th day of June, 2026.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, June 10, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0098 “Introduction of Employment Areas and Affordable Housing Study” for information.
THAT Committee receive report 2026-0102 Statutory Public Meeting – Town of Pelham New Official Plan: Provincial Changes, for information; AND THAT Committee directs Planning Staff to prepare the Town of Pelham New Official Plan: Provincial Changes recommendation report and By-law for Council’s consideration.
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, May 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Committee receive the written correspondence listed on the agenda and the verbal presentations made by the public.
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, May 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0071 “2027 Budget Timeline,” for information; AND THAT Council reduce the time period as set out in subsection 7(3) of O. Reg 530/22, being the Council Amendment Period, from 30 days to 20 days; AND THAT Council reduce the time period as set out in subsection 7(10) of O. Reg 530/22 to override the head of Council’s Veto of an amendment to the propose
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0089 “Niagara Regional Courts Intermunicipal Agreement - Red Light Camera Project Extension,” for information; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement (Amendment 3) to the Niagara Region Courts Inter-Municipal Agreement to continue the Red Light Camera (RLC) program.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, April 22, 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. 23-2026 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its regular meeting held on the 22nd day of April, 2026.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, April 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Committee receive report 2026-0083 “Information Report – Application for Zoning By-law Amendment – 920 Kilman Road” as it pertains to file no. AM-02-2026; AND THAT Committee directs Planning Staff to prepare the By-law for Director of Community Planning and Development approval.
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, April 15, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council received the correspondence from the Niagara Transit Commission dated February 17th, 2026, regarding the Niagara Transit Fleet Electrification Strategy and Implementation Roadmap, for information; AND THAT Council request the Niagara Transit Commission to provide fulsome details regarding the Hydrogen Bus Pilot Program commencing August 2026, including costs, infrastruc
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, April 8, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0022 “Delegation of Authority for Restricted Acts Following Nomination Day – 2026 Municipal Election,” for information; AND THAT Council direct the Clerk to include the draft By-law on the next Regular Council agenda for consideration.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0051 “2026 Water Model Update,” for information; AND THAT Council approve the award of Part A of the 2026 Water Model Update WRT 04-26 in the amount of $42,780 (plus applicable taxes) to GEI Consultants Inc.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the March 11, 2026, Special Meeting of Council be adopted as circulated.
Special Meeting of Council, March 11, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0007 “Fees and Charges Rationale and Methodology Report,” for information.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council now reconvene in regular session; AND THAT Council rise from the In Camera meeting with report.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, March 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the February 25, 2026, Special Meeting of Council be adopted as circulated.
Special Meeting of Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda for the February 11, 2026 Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, Special Meeting of Committee of the Whole, be adopted as circulated.
Public Meeting Under the Planning Act, February 11, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the February 9, 2026, Special Meeting of Council be adopted as circulated.
Special Meeting of Council, February 9, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0031 “Proposed Traffic and Parking Regulation By-law,” for information; AND THAT Council approve, in principle, the proposed Traffic and Parking Regulation By-law, as amended through Item 10.2.2 and inclusive of staff direction; AND THAT Council direct that the proposed Traffic and Parking Regulation By-law be presented to Council for consideration a
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, February 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent agenda items as listed on the January 28, 2026, Council agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 9.1. Mayoral Directions and Decisions Strong Mayor Powers were not exercised between the previous agenda's publication and the release of this agenda. 9.2. Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action. 9.2.1. Q4 2025 Clerks
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, January 28, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the January 14, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, January 14, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent agenda items as listed on the January 14, 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. Regional Municipality of Niagara Correspondence for Information or Action 8.2.1. 2
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, January 14, 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 January 14, 2026.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, January 14, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the December 17, 2025 Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 9.1. Mayoral Directions and Decisions Strong Mayor Powers were not exercised between the previous agenda's publication and the release of this agenda. 9.2. Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 9.2.1. 2025 Summer Chi
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, December 17, 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. By-law 57-2025 - Being a By-law to delegate certain statutory powers and duties of the Corporation of the Town of Pelham to municipal
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, December 17, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the December 03, 2025, Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the November 17, 2025, Special Meeting of Council be adopted as circulated.
Special Meeting of Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 54-2025 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Special Meeting held on the 17th day of November, 2025.
Special Meeting of Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried

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