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 March 4, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Bryce Brunarski, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation from Nancy Beamer, District of Niagara School Board Trustee, regarding proposed changes to the governance structure by the Ministry of Education, for information.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-04/2026 Regular Council Meeting - February 18, 2026 2. SC-02/2026 Special Council Meeting - February 25, 2026
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent agenda items as listed on the March 4, 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. Presentation of Recommendations Arising from Committee of Council, for Council Approval BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby approves the recommendations resulting from the following: 1. PCOW-01/2026 - Public Meeting under the Planning Act - February 11, 2026 9.3. Minutes Approval - Committee of Council BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. PCOW-01/2026 Public Meeting under the Planning Act - February 11, 2026 9.3. 1. PCOW-01/2026 Public Meeting under the Planning Act - February 11, 2026 9.4 Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 9.4. 1. 2025 Council Remuneration, 2026-0042-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0042 “2025 Council Remuneration Report,” for information. 9.4. 2. Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund Intake 2 Top Up Transfer Payment Agreement, 2026-0060-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 2026-0060 “Housing- Enabling Water Systems Fund Intake 2 Top Up Transfer Payment Agreement,” for information. 9.5. Information Correspondence 9.6. Advisory Committee Minutes for Information 9.6.1. Pelham Cultural Advisory Committee Minutes - December
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0038 “Pelham Winterfest Final Report 2025/2026,” for information; AND THAT Council designate Pelham Winterfest 2026 – Outdoor Christmas Market, to be held on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 4:00 – 9:30 p.m. at 20 Pelham Town Square, a Municipally Significant Event; AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to make an application for a Special Occasion Permit for the 2026 Pelham Winterfest Outdoor Christmas Market; AND THAT Council authorize the following road closures; Pelham Town Square entrance at Pelham Street to 55 meters east of Pelham Street, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2026.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Bryce Brunarski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0007 “Fees and Charges Rationale and Methodology Report,” for information.
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. 13-2026: Being a By-law to Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an Agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure (the Province) for Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund: Intake 2 Top Up.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
Carried
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following matters: 1. Closed Session Report 2026-0055 - OLT Appeal Update 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. 2. Closed Session Report 2026-0056 - Insurance Claim Update Security of the property of the municipality or local board, as per Section 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act, 2001. 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.
Moved by Councillor Bryce Brunarski, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council now reconvene in regular session; AND THAT Council rise from the In Camera meeting with report.
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, 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. 14-2026 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its regular meeting held on the 04th day of March, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Bryce Brunarski, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt