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 (15 motions)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the July 5, 2023, Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Moved by Councillor Wayne Olson, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation from Marc Korchok regarding the proposed urban hens by-law, for information. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2023-0152 - Backyard Hen Licensing By-law, for information; AND THAT Council direct Planning and By-law Staff to prepare the Licensing By-law to permit, regulate and license hens in the Town of Pelham for the next Council meeting. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Wayne Olson
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation from Christyna Prokipchuk regarding 2023 STEPPE UP Fundraising Cycling Event for Ukraine, for information. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-12/2023 - Regular Council Meeting - June 21, 2023 For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2023-0156 – Port Robinson Road Traffic Study, for information; AND THAT a digital speed indicator sign be installed on Port Robinson Road between Station Street and Rice Road. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt
THAT item 9.5.2 Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Agreement for Services with Municipalities be
Moved by Councillor Wayne Olson, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
In favour (4): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor Brian Eckhardt · Opposed (3): Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Pelham, having given due consideration to the following By-law 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: 1. By-law 40-2023 - Being a by-law to amend By-law 13-2023, confirming various appointments to Advisory Committees of the Town of Pelham for the 2022-2026 Term of Council and to appoint an ex-officio member to the Pelham Active Transportation Committee. 2. By-law 41-2023 - Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 4507(2022), being a By-law to govern the proceedings of the Town of Pelham Council, its Committees, the conduct of its Members and the calling of Meetings, to remove the need to call for a recorded vote on all resolutions, unless requested by a Member of Council. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Moved by Councillor Wayne Olson, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider the following: (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board (1 item: Ward One); (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (1 item: Non-unionized Staff); (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (1 item: Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport) (i) a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization (2 items: Local Board) (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 (2 items: Local Board) (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (1 item: Municipal Property); For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn the In Camera Session and that Council do now Rise with Report; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be and is hereby authorized to undertake the directions provided during the In Camera meeting of July 5, 2023. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoint the following individual to the Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee: 1. Tahlia Bolibruck AND THAT Council direct the Town Clerk to prepare and present the necessary appointment by-law at the following Regular Meeting of Council. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report # 2023-0159 – Proposed Increase to Staff Complement in the RCW Department, 2023 - 2025, for information; AND THAT Council approve the establishment and hiring of one senior services and community enhancement programmer position, the hiring of one facility operator position, the establishment of two full-time customer service positions, the creation of a supervisor, recreation and culture position with simultaneous elimination of the recreation facilities coordinator position and the general increase in customer service hours, with a target goal of starting these positions in September, 2023, as outlined in this report; AND FURTHER THAT Council refer the proposed Manager, Recreation, Culture and Wellness position to the 2025 budget deliberations. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt
THAT Committee receive Report #2023-151 – Recommendation Report for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for information as it pertains to File Nos. 26T19-01- 2023 and AM-03-2023; AND THAT Council direct Planning staff to prepare the by-law for approval of the Zoning By-law amendment for Council’s consideration; AND THAT Council approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision, attached as Appendix A, subject to the conditions in Appendix B. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 42-2023 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 5th day of July, 2023. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Wayne Olson
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for July 26, 2023, at 9:00am. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, Councillor Brian Eckhardt