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 (11 motions)
11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the February 19, 2025 Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Taxes Written-off Report from the Corporate Services Department; and THAT Council approve the Taxes Written-off in the amount of $5425.26 as per the Municipal Act, Sections 357 and 358.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated, and read: 1. C-03/2025 Regular Council Meeting - February 5, 2025
Moved by Councillor Wayne Olson, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the February 19, 2025 Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 10. Consent Agenda Items to be Considered in Block 10.1 Presentation of Recommendations Arising from Committee of Council, for Council Approval 10.1.1 C-03/2025 - Committee of the Whole - Water and Wastewater - February 5, 2025 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby approves the Recommendations Resulting from the following: C-03/2025 - Committee of the Whole - Water and Wastewater - February 5, 2025. 10.2 Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 10.2.1 2024 Council Remuneration Report, 2025-0052-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby receive the 2024 Council Remuneration Report, 2025-0052 – Corporate Services, for information. 10.2.2 2024 Pelham Water Distribution System Summary Report, 2025-0033- Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby receive the 2024 Pelham Water Distribution System Summary Report, 2025-0033-Public Works, for information. 10.2.3 LED Hydro Rate and Billing Review, 2025-0053-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby receive the LED Hydro Rate and Billing Review, 2025-0053-Public Works, for information. 10.3 Information Correspondence 10.4 Regional Municipality of Niagara Correspondence for Information or Action 10.5 Advisory Committee Minutes for Information 10.5.1 Environmental and Climate Adaptation Advisory Committee Minutes - December 16, 2024 BE IT RE
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the update from Councillor Olson re: the Niagara Transportation Steering Committee Decision on the Fonthill Spur Trail, for information.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0056 “MOU Engineering Function 2024,” for information; AND THAT Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to take all necessary steps to formalize the proposed Memorandum of Understanding.
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0061, “Revisions to Proposed Policy for Animals in Town Facilities,” for information; AND THAT Council approves revised proposed Policy No. S100-07, the Animals in Town Facilities Policy.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-063 “Updated Antenna System Siting Protocol – Policy No: S300 – 03,” for information; AND THAT Council approve the Updated Antenna System Siting Protocol – Policy No: S300-03 as attached in Appendix B.
Moved by Councillor Wayne Olson, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
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 07-2025 - Being a by-law authorizing the borrowing of money to meet current expenditures of the Town of Pelham. 2. By-law 08-2025 - Being a by-law to appoint a member to the Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee. 3. By-law 09-2025 - Being a By-law to licence and regulate travelling vendors operating in the Town of Pelham. 4. By-law 10-2025 - Being a By-law to establish a system of permits for special events held on private property within the Town of Pelham.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, 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. 11-2025 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 19th day of February, 2025.
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 March 5, 2025 at 9:00 am.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor John Wink