The Pelham Record

Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

August 5, 2026

Who was there

Present (7): Bryce Brunarski, Brian Eckhardt, Bob Hildebrandt, Marvin Junkin, Kevin Ker, Shellee Niznik, John Wink

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 (13 motions)

13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the August 5, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the presentation from Adam Kelly, Environmental Coordinator with respect to the Net-Zero Communities Accelerator Program and Community Climate Change Mitigation Plan Update, for information.
Moved by Councillor Bryce Brunarski, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Community Land Trust of Niagara's building affordable housing in Niagara presentation, for information.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
That the motion be amended to include: AND THAT the Town of Pelham DECLARES its support for the Supportive Housing Model as presented by Raine Laurent- Eugène, Founder, CEO and Chair of Jessie My Love Foundation; AND THAT Council directs staff to prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation from Jessie My Love Foundation, for information; AND THAT the Town of Pelham DECLARES its support for the Supportive Housing Model as presented by Raine Laurent- Eugène, Founder, CEO and Chair of Jessie My Love Foundation; AND THAT Council directs staff to prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature.
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-13/2026 Regular Council Meeting - July 8, 2026
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent agenda items as listed on the August 5, 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. Q2 - 2026 Fire and Bylaw Quarterly Report, 2026-0166-Fire Dept BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Q2-2026-0166 Fire and By-law Services quarterly report, for information. 11.2.2. Q2 - 2026 Planning and Development Quarterly Report, 2026-0159- Planning BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Q2-2026 Community Planning and Development quarterly report, for information. 11.2.3. Q2 - Government Relations Quarterly Report, 2026-0170-Chief Administrator Officer BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Q2-2026 Communications and Government Relations quarterly report, for information. 11.2.4. Q2-2026 Community Services Quarterly Report, 2026-0161- Community Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Q2-2026 Community Services quarterly report, for information. 11.2.5. Q2-2026 Clerks Quarterly Report, 2026-0157-Clerks BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Q2-2026 Clerk’s Office quarterly report, for information. 11.2.6. Q2-2026 Public Works COW Report, 2026-0156-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Q2-2026 Public Works quarterly report, for information. 11.2.7. Q2 Corporate Serv
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0133 “Proposed 2027 Schedule,” for information; AND THAT the 2027 Council Meeting Schedule as appended to this report be approved.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0211 “Sacred Fire Policy S500-09,” for information; AND THAT Council adopt Sacred Fire Policy S500-09, as appended.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Bryce Brunarski
Carried
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following matters: 1. Closed Session Report 2026-0168 - Potential Municipal Contracted Services Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, as per Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, as per Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001. 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, as per Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act, 2001. 2. Report No. 2026-0175 - Litigation Update related to a Planning Matter Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as per Section 239(2)(b) 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. Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, Section 239(2)( f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 3. Report No. 2026-0158 - Potential Acquisition of
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
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 and Town Solicitor be, and is hereby, authorized to undertake the directions provided during the In Camera meeting held on August 5, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Bryce Brunarski, 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. 40-2026 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its regular meeting held on the 5th day of August, 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 September 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried

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