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 (13 motions)
13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the September 2, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-14/2026 - Regular Council Meeting - August 5, 2026
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent agenda items as listed on the September 2, 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. Strategic Plan and Council-Term Accomplishments Summary, 2026-0184-Chief Administrator Officer BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0184 “Strategic Plan and Council-Term Accomplishments Summary,” for information. 9.2.2. Council Lame Duck Status, 2026-0200-Clerks BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 2026-0199-Clerks “Council Lame Duck Status,” for information. 9.2.3. 2026 Bridge and Culvert Inspection Program and Rehabilitation and Replacement Needs Analysis, 2026-0187-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0155 “2026 Bridge and Culvert Inspection Program and Rehabilitation/Replacement Needs Analysis,” for information. 9.2.4. August 2nd Storm Response, 2026-0195-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 2026-0195 “August 2 nd Storm Response,” for information. 9.2.5. Q2 2026 Finance Report, 2026-0194-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0194 “Q2 2026 Finance Report,” for information. 9.3. Action Correspondence of a Routine Nature 9.3.1. National Forest Week Proclamation - Canadian Institute of Forestry BE IT RESOLVED THAT
Moved by Councillor Bryce Brunarski, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 202 6 - 0 185, “ Proposed Amendments to Noise Control By-law ” for information ; AND THAT Council approve in principle the draft attached b y-law being a By-law to amend Town of Pelham Noise Control By-law No. 4454(2022); AND THAT Council direct that the proposed amending By-law be presented to Council for consideration at the next regular meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Bryce Brunarski
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 Council.
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
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 No. 31-2025. 2. By-law 42-2026 - Being a By-law to appoint Melanie Davis as Deputy Clerk for the Corporation of the Town of Pelham. 3. By-law 43-2026 - Being a By-law to Designate Old Pelham Town Hall , located at 491 Canboro Road as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest. 4. By-law 44-2026 - Being a by-law to accept a one-foot reserve being Block 155, Registered Plan 59M-505, pursuant to the subdivision agreement for the Forest Park Subdivision.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following matters: 1. Report No. 2026-0198 (Litigation Update related to Planning Matter) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, Section 239(2)( f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 2. Report No. 2026-00196 (Potential Funding) (h) information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them (j) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, 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 September 2, 2026.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
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.
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Bryce Brunarski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0185, “Proposed Amendments to Noise Control By-law” for information; AND THAT Council approve in principle the draft attached by- law being to amend Town of Pelham Noise Control By-law No. 4454(2022); AND THAT Council direct that the proposed amending By-law be presented to Council for consideration at the next regular meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Bryce Brunarski
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.
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following matters: 1. Report No. 2026-0198 (Litigation Update related to Planning Matter) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, Section 239(2)( f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 2. Report No. 2026-00196 (Potential Funding) (h) information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them (j) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik