Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the August 6, 2025, Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.

THAT the motion be amended to include: AND THAT Council support the request from the Ontario Plowmen’s Association by providing staff resources, either through direct or in-kind labour, to assist with the planning and delivery of the 2025 International Plowing Match, to be held in Niagara in the fall of 2025, up to a maximum value of $10,000.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2025 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo presentation from Chris Freure, Director of Operations and Partnerships, for information; AND THAT Council support the request from the Ontario Plowmen’s Association by providing staff resources, either through direct or in-kind labour, to assist with the planning and delivery of the 2025 International Plowing Match, to be held in Niagara in the fall of 2025, up to a maximum value of $10,000.

THAT the motion be amended to include: AND THAT Council support the request for a financial contribution in the amount of $10,000 to be drawn from the Operating Budget to support capacity building, training and treatment of Hemlock Woolly Alelgid; AND THAT the CAO be directed to take the necessary steps to fulfill this partnership opportunity.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the St. John's Conservation Area Pilot Project presentation from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, for information; AND THAT Council support the request for a financial contribution in the amount of $10,000 to be drawn from the Operating Budget to support capacity building, training and treatment of Hemlock Woolly Alelgid; AND THAT the CAO be directed to take the necessary steps to fulfill this partnership opportunity.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-12/2025 Regular Council Meeting - July 2, 2025

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the August 6, 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. Information Report - Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 , 2025-0169-Planning BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0169 “Information Report – Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025,” for information. 9.2.2. Information Report – Designation of the Fonthill Cemetery Mausoleum Under the Ontario Heritage Act, 2025-0173-Planning BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0173 “Fonthill Cemetery Mausoleum Designation 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. 9.2.3. Quaker Meeting House Building Review - 1141 Maple Street, Fenwick, 2025-0175-Recreation BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0175 “Quaker Meeting House Building Review – 1141 Maple Street, Fenwick,” for information; AND THAT the Recreation, Culture, and Wellness Department report back in Q4 of 2025 on further recommendations for the building. 9.2.4. Recreation, Culture and Wellness Municipal Grant Program Revitalization, 2025-0176-Recreation BE IT RESOLVED

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0171 “Town of Pelham Heritage Policy,” for information; AND THAT Council approve the Town of Pelham Heritage Policy S300-06.

THAT the second clause be amended to include: Option 5: Provide Niagara Health System with a $1 million donation to be funded over a 15-year period.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0152 “Niagara Health System Funding Request,” for information; AND THAT Council select Option 5, to provide a $1 million contribution to the Niagara Health System in support of the new South Niagara Hospital, with the donation to be funded over a 15-year period.

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 42-2025 - Being a By-law to stop up and close a portion of an unopened original road allowance between the former Townships of Louth and Pelham, identified as Part 1 on Reference Plan 59R-18387 and to declare the subject lands as surplus to the Town’s needs, authorize the sale, and permit the execution of a Land Transfer Agreement with the Bruce Trail Conservancy for the conveyance of the lands. 2. By-law 43-2025 - Being a By-law to exempt Blocks 8 and 9, 59M-527, municipally known as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, and 18 Accursi Crescent, from Part Lot Control.

THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following matters: 1. Consideration of Appointment to Advisory Committee Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as per Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001. 2. Closed Session Report 2025-0163 - Potential Partnership Opportunity 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. 3. Closed Session Report 2025-0183 - Municipal Property Update - Marlene Stewart Streit Park 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. A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconvene the regular meeting; AND THAT Council do now Rise with Report; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and Town Solicitor be and are hereby authorized to undertake the directions provided during the In Camera meeting of August 6, 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoint the following individual to the Pelham Cultural Advisory Committee: 1. Renee Hannes AND THAT Council direct the Town Clerk to prepare and present the necessary appointment by-law at the following Regular Council Meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 44-2025 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 06th day of August, 2025.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for September 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.