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 (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the April 8, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-06/2026 Regular Council Meeting - March 25, 2026
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
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, infrastructure requirements, operational impacts, environmental considerations, and evaluation metrics by May 15, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
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.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
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 Restricted Acts Period, pursuant to Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001. 3. By-law 21-2026 - Being a By-law to set the rates of taxation for the year 2026.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
Carried
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following matters: 1. Closed Session Report 2026-0054 - Potential Acquisition of Land for Municipal Purposes 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.
Moved by Councillor Bryce Brunarski, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
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 April 8, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, 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. 22-2026 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its regular meeting held on the 08 day of April, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Bryce Brunarski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for April 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker