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 (16 motions)
15 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the May 6, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
THAT the motion be amended to inlcude: AND THAT Council direct staff to provide a $10,000 donation to the Student Nutrition Programs.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive a presentation from Jessica Stephenson, Jordan Mammoliti and Poppy Gilliam of Niagara Nutrition Partners, regarding nutrition programs in Pelham schools, for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to provide a $10,000 donation to the Student Nutrition Programs.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
THAT the motion be amended: 1. To strike paragraph two of the motion; 2. To insert "AND THAT Council direct staff to refer to the 2027 budget process for staff to undertake a Water Long Range Financial Plan study"
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Defeated
THAT the motion be amended to to strike paragraph two of the motion.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0096 “Water and Wastewater Billing Structure Report,” for information.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-08/2026 Regular Council Meeting - April 22, 2026
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent agenda items as listed on the May 6, 2026, Council agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 11.1. Mayoral Directions and Decisions Strong Mayor Powers were not exercised between the previous agenda's publication and the release of this agenda. 11.2. Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 11.2.1. Actions Resulting From The AWWA Water Audit, 2026-0063-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0063 “Actions Resulting From The AWWA Water Audit,” for information. 11.2.2. Information Report - ERO 026-0313 Streamlining Complete Application Requirements, 2026-0099-Planning BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 2026-0099 “ERO 026-0313 Streamlining Complete Application Requirements,” for information. 11.3. Action Correspondence of a Routine Nature 11.3.1. Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Committee Appointment BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoint Mr. David Cribbs, Chief Administrative Officer, to the Twelve Mile Creek Watershed Committee. 11.4. Information Correspondence 11.4.1. 2026-04-21 Craig Larmour Correspondence re: Official Plan BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive correspondence from Craig Larmour dated April 21, 2026, regarding the Official Plan process, for information. 11.4.2. The Honourable Robert J Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Correspondence Re: 234-2026-1390 HOC's (Stormwater Fees Regulations) BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive correspondence from the
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0070 “2026 Municipal and School Board Election Procedures,” for information.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0071 “2027 Budget Timeline,” for information; AND THAT Council reduce the time period as set out in subsection 7(3) of O. Reg 530/22, being the Council Amendment Period, from 30 days to 20 days; AND THAT Council reduce the time period as set out in subsection 7(10) of O. Reg 530/22 to override the head of Council’s Veto of an amendment to the proposed budget from 15 days to 8 days.
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
THAT the motion be amended to insert number 2 as the option.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0100, “‘Bring-Your-Own’ Alcohol Permits for Public Events”, for information; AND THAT Council provide direction to staff to proceed with option 2 identified in this report.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following matters: 1. Closed Session - Report Number 2026-0105 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, as per Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001. Labour relations or employee negotiations, as per Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
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 May 6, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 25-2026 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its regular meeting held on the 06 day of May, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt