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 (11 motions)
11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the agenda be amended to include item 10.4.2, information correspondence.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the November 19, 2025, Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Solar Panel Feasibility Study presentation from Brant Municipal Enterprises Inc., 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-18/2025 Regular Council Meeting - November 5, 2025
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the November 19, 2025, Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 10.1. Mayoral Directions and Decisions Strong Mayor Powers were not exercised between the previous agenda's publication and the release of this agenda. 10.2. Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 10.2.1. 2025 Tree Maintenance Program Summary Report, 2025-0248-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0248 “2025 Tree Maintenance Program Summary Report,” for information. 10.3. Action Correspondence of a Routine Nature 10.4. Information Correspondence 10.4.1. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 Gratitude Letter BE IT RESOLVED that Council received the Gratitude Letter from the Royal Canadian Legion dated November 12, 2025, for information. 10.4.2. Request for Review of Urban Boundary and Inclusion of Memorial Drive within East Fenwick Secondary Plan - Troy and Lesley Montgomery BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive the Request for Review of the Urban Boundary and Inclusion of Memorial Drive within the East Fenwick Secondary Plan from Troy and Lesley Montgomery dated November 19, 2025, for information.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0242 “Corporate Climate Adaptation Plan and Environmental Initiatives Update,” for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to participate in the Net-Zero Communities Accelerator Program with QUEST Canada to develop a Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP); AND THAT Council approve an allocation of $3,000 in the 2026 budget to support this initiative.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0247 “Ron Leavens Memorial Park (East Fonthill Park) funding update,” for information; AND THAT Council approve the proposed park development for 2027 and the proposed funding amendment, as presented.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
THAT Council resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following matters: 1. Closed Session Report 2025-0249 - Agreement Negotiation 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 position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconvene the regular meeting; AND THAT Council do now rise with no report; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and Town Solicitor be and are hereby authorized to undertake the directions provided during the In Camera meeting of November 19, 2025.
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. 55-2025 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 19th day of November, 2025.
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 December 3, 2025, at 9:00 am.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt