Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the March 22, 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

THAT the agenda be amended to add the addendum, being item 8.5.2. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the March 22, 2023 Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as amended. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt

BE IT RESOLVED That Council receive the delegation from Terry Molkski, President of the Fonthill Platform Tennis Club regarding a request for lease renewal, 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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation from Nima Vaez-zadeh Asadi, Research Assistant and MSc. Candidate, Brock University Department of Earth Sciences regarding Climate Analysis and Strategic Planning, 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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation from Pierre Simiganoschi, Research Assistant and MSc. Candidate, Brock University Department of Earth Sciences regarding best practices for anticipating weather and climate events, 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

THAT the agenda be amended to move 10.1.4 before item 6. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2023-0075 Recreation – Fonthill Platform Tennis Club Inc. Lease Agreement Renewal, for approval; AND THAT Council authorizes and directs staff to negotiate a lease agreement with Fonthill Platform Tennis Club Inc.; AND THAT Council approve funding in the amount of $25,000 (plus applicable taxes) for the installation a sanitary sewer and water service from the Platform Tennis Club facility funded from the Water and Wastewater Reserves. Staff will review the two options available and choose one of the following options: (1) either providing services from Welland Road or (2) to service it from the new development. For (7): Mayor Marvin Junkin, Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. RC-05/2023 - Regular Council - March 1, 2023 For (6): Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the March 22, 2023 Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 8. Consent Agenda Items to be Considered in Block 8.1 Presentation of Recommendations Arising from Committee of Council, for Council Approval BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby approves the Recommendations Resulting from the following: SCOW-04/2023 - Special Committee of the Whole, Strategic Planning Session - February 25, 2023 8.2 Minutes Approval - Committee of Council BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. SCOW-04/2023 - Special Committee of the Whole, Strategic Planning Session - February 25, 2023 8.3 Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 8.3.1 Earth Week Activities April 16th - 22nd 2023, 2023-0067- Recreation BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2023-0067- Recreation Pelham Earth Week Activities, for information. 8.3.2 Single Source Purchase for an Electric Vehicle, 2023- 0078-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo – Single Source Purchase for Electric Vehicle, for information. 8.5 Information Correspondence 8.5.1 Pelham Cares - Thank you Card BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive a thank you card from Pelham Cares, for information. *8.5.2 City of Welland - Report CS-2023-10 YMCA Operating Contribution Agreement 2023-2027 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the City of Welland Report CS-2023-10 entitled YMCA Operating

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2023-0068 Planting of 4m wide Wildflower Buffer at River Estates Park, for information; AND THAT Council approve the planting of a 4m wide wildflower buffer between River Estates Park and the Stormwater Management Pond. For (6): Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2023-62 – Execution of Subdivision Agreement – Emerald Trail (File no. 26T19-01-21); AND THAT Council direct staff to prepare the By-law to authorize execution of the Subdivision Agreement for final approval of Emerald Trail Subdivision. For (6): Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2023-0063 Chief Administrative Officer; AND THAT Council direct Staff to move forward with Option No. 1, to provide no funding to the Welland YMCA. For (6): Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt

Recommendation: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the memo Capital Project Pumper Tanker 3, for information; AND THAT Council approve the purchase of Pumper Tanker Three (3) for a total of $922,314, being $22,314 over the 2023 capital budget approval of $900,000; AND THAT Council approve the overage of $22,314 be funded from the Fire Equipment Reserve. For (6): Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt

WHEREAS Pelham Cares Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization serving the community of Pelham since April 18, 1983; AND WHEREAS Pelham Cares endeavors to improve the quality of life and well-being of Pelham residents by offering food and hygiene products, youth sponsorship programs and a range of social services not provided for by other organizations or agencies; AND WHEREAS more residents are calling upon the support of Pelham Cares as a result of the global pandemic, financial insecurity and increased cost of living; AND WHEREAS Pelham residents, service clubs, businesses and the Town generously support and contribute to Pelham Cares through a variety of donations; AND WHEREAS The Town of Pelham recognizes the dedication of Pelham Cares volunteers for their time and effort in enhancing the Town and encouraging residents to support one another; AND WHEREAS Pelham Cares will celebrate its 40th anniversary on April 18, 2023, with a volunteer appreciation night to follow on May 24, 2023; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Pelham hereby proclaims May 24, 2023, as Pelham Cares Day in celebration of 40 years of service to the Pelham community. For (6): Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and 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. 23-2023 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 22nd day of March, 2023. For (6): Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for April 5, 2023 at 9:00 am. For (6): Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, Councillor Wayne Olson, Councillor John Wink, Councillor Kevin Ker, Councillor Shellee Niznik, and Councillor Brian Eckhardt