The Pelham Record

Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

July 26, 2023

Who was there

Present (6): Brian Eckhardt, Bob Hildebrandt, Marvin Junkin, Kevin Ker, Shellee Niznik, John Wink

Absent (1): Wayne Olson

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 (12 motions)

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the July 26, 2023, 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 Results of 2023 Youth Forum presentation from the Mayors Youth Advisory Collective, for information.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-13/2023 - Regular Council Meeting - July 5, 2023
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the July 26, 2023, Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 9. Consent Agenda Items to be Considered in Block 9.1 Presentation of Recommendations Arising from Committee of Council, for Council Approval BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby approves the Recommendations Resulting from the following: 1. PCOW-06/2023 - Public Meeting under the Planning Act - July 12, 2023 9.2 Minutes Approval - Committee of Council BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: PCOW-06/2023 - Public Meeting under the Planning Act - July 12, 2023 9.3 Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 9.3.1 Q2 2023 Fire and By-law Department, 2023-0162-Fire Dept BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Q2/2023 Fire and By-law Enforcement Department Report be received for information. 9.3.2 Q2 2023 Clerks Quarterly Report, 2023-0153-Clerks BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Q2/2023 Clerk’s Report be received for information. 9.3.3 Q2 2023 Corporate Services Quarterly Report, 2023- 0115-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Q2/2023-0115 Corporate Services Department Report be received for information. 9.3.4 Q2 2023 Planning and Development Quarterly Report, 2023-0149-Planning BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Q2/2023 Community Planning and Development Department Report be received for information. 9.3.5 Q2 2023 RCW Quarterly Report , 2023-0173- Recreation BE IT RESOLVED THAT 2023-0173-Recrea
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report # 2023-0155 – Procurement Policy Revisions, for information; AND THAT Council approve the revisions to Policy S402-00, Procurement Policy – Purchasing Goods and Services.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report # 2023-0172 2023 Road Rehabilitation Program Budget Exceedance, for information; AND THAT Council approve the award of the 2023 Road Rehabilitation Program to Walker Construction Limited in the amount of $1,099,319 without Provisionals and plus applicable net taxes of $19,348, for a total project cost of $1,118,667; AND THAT Council approve a budget increase of $118,667 for project RD 09-23 (cost centre 300643); AND THAT Council approves the additional funding for the 2023 Road Rehabilitation transferred from the Roads Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report # 2023-0165 – MCC User Group Licence Agreements, for information; AND THAT Council authorizes and directs staff to enter into licence agreements with the following organizations, which agreements shall be in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and substantially the same as the draft licence agreements attached hereto: i. Niagara Centre Skating Club ii. Pelham Minor Hockey Association iii. Pelham Panthers Basketball Association iv. Southern Tier Admirals Hockey Corporation
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
THAT Council defer consideration of entering into licence agreements with the Pelham Panthers Hockey Club Limited until the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled August 16, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
Carried
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 43-2023 - 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 and remove Member(s) to the Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee. 2. By-law 44-2023 - Being a By-law to license, regulate and govern the keeping of hens in the Town of Pelham. 3. By-law 45-2023 - Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 4481(2022), as amended, to rezone lands located at 1112 Haist Street, legally described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 9, Town of Pelham, Regional Municipality of Niagara, from the Residential- One (R1) zone to the Residential-Two (R2) zone. File No. AM- 03-2023.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
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 26, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 46-2023 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 26th day of July, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for August 16, 2023 at 9:00 am.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried

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