Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (14 motions)
12 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED that Council suspend the rules of procedure respecting delegations and presentations in order to permit walk-on speakers from the gallery during the Budget Open House portion of this meeting, subject to the time constraints prescribed in the Procedural By-law.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the input provided by members of the public during the Budget Open House portion of this meeting; AND THAT such input be
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Bryce Brunarski
Referred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-15/2025 Regular Council Meeting - September 17, 2025
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the October 1, 2025, Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved, save and except 10.2.1: 10. Consent Agenda Items to be Considered in Block 10.1 Mayoral Directions and Decisions 10.2 Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 10.2.1 MSSP Stormwater Outlet Update, 2025-0187-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0187 “Highway 20 Runoff at Marlene Stewart Streit Park Stormwater Outlet Update” for information. 10.3 Information Correspondence 10.4 Advisory Committee Minutes for Information 10.4.1 Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee Minutes - August 13, 2025 BE IT RESOLVED that Council received the Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee minutes dated August 13, 2025, for information. 10.4.2 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - September 18, 2025 BE IT RESOLVED that Council received the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes dated September 18, 2025, for information.
Moved by Councillor Bryce Brunarski, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0187 “Highway 20 Runoff at Marlene Stewart Streit Park Stormwater Outlet Update” for information.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0205 “Pilot Program for Dog Waste Diversion from Public Waste Receptacles,” for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to include a project in the 2026 Parks Capital Budget of $35,000 to purchase and install three Sutera inground dog waste receptacles to be installed at 1. Woodstream Park 2. Pelham Corners Park, and 3. Steve Bauer Trail Head (Port Robinson at Station Street); AND THAT Council direct staff to include the annual cost of servicing the receptacles in the 2026 Beautification Operation Budget; AND THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report in Q4 of 2026 to communicate the results of the pilot program to Council for future consideration of expansion.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0204 “Roadside Mowing Program Contract,” for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to award the remainder of Contract 2025-PW-12 Roadside Mowing Program 2025, 2026 and 2027 to Greenfield Group LTD in the amount of $583,500 (plus applicable taxes).
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Bryce Brunarski
Carried
THAT consideration of the motion be
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Deferred
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): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor John Wink, and Councillor Kevin Ker Against (3): Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt, and Councillor Bryce Brunarski
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
Carried
In favour (4): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker · Opposed (3): Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt, Councillor Bryce Brunarski
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0190 “Pelham Pool Update,” for information; AND THAT Council proceed with Option 1 – Keep the existing pool at Marlene Stewart Streit Park and renovate to extend its life, for the Pelham Pool.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following matters: 1. Closed Session Report 2025-0208 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, as per Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, as per Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, as per Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconvene the regular meeting; AND THAT Council do now Rise with No Report.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 49-2025 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 01 day of October, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Bryce Brunarski, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025, at 9:00 am.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt