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 (8 motions)
8 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the April 22, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-07/2026 Regular Council Meeting - April 8, 2026
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0089 “Niagara Regional Courts Intermunicipal Agreement - Red Light Camera Project Extension,” for information; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement (Amendment 3) to the Niagara Region Courts Inter-Municipal Agreement to continue the Red Light Camera (RLC) program.
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive memo 2026-0093 “Fonthill Lions Club land transfer to the Town of Pelham,” for information.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following matters: 1. Closed Session Report 2026-0095 - Cannabis Litigation Update 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. 2. Closed Session Report 2026-0091 - Non-Union Staff 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 Bryce Brunarski
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 April 22, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Bryce Brunarski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 23-2026 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its regular meeting held on the 22nd day of April, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt