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Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting
December 18, 2017
What was decided (18 motions)
16 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT Item 9.6.1 be considered immediately following Item 5.2.1.
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Peter Papp
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the December 18, 2017 Regular Meeting of council be adopted as amended. Amendment: Item 9.6.1 to be considered immediately following Item 5.2.1.
Moved by Richard Rybiak, seconded by John Durley
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Town of Pelham receive the delegation information presented by the Township of West Lincoln as it relates to a change in the Region of Niagara Council composition.
Moved by James Lane, seconded by Peter Papp
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipal Council of the Town of Pelham consents to the passage of By-law No. 2017-108 of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, being a by-law to increase the composition of Regional Council by adding an additional Councillor of the Township of West Lincoln. RECORDED VOTE: In Favour: Councillor Durley Opposed: Accursi, Lane, King, Papp, Rybiak, Augustyn
Moved by Richard Rybiak, seconded by John Durley
Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Town of Pelham Library Board 2018 Budget presentation; and THAT the information be
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Richard Rybiak
Referred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the December 7, 2017 report submitted by Regional Councillor Baty, be received for information.
Moved by Peter Papp, seconded by Gary Accursi
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-21/2017 - Council Meeting Minutes - December 4, 2017 2. SC-31/2017 - Special Council Meeting Minutes - December 4, 2017
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Richard Rybiak
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following Consent Agenda items be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved, as applicable: 9.1 Presentation of Recommendations Arising from COW, for Council Approval BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the recommendations arising from the following: 1. COW-12/2017 – Committee of the Whole Meeting, December 4, 2017 2. SCOW-06/2017 – Special Committee of the Whole/Public Meeting under the Planning Act, December 11, 2017. 9.2 Minutes Approval Committee BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. COW-12/2017 – Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes, December 4, 2017 2. SCOW-06/2017 – Special Committee of the Whole/Public Meeting under the Planning Act Minutes, December 11, 2017. 9.3 Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 9.3.1 2016 Year-end Building Department Report BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the 2016 Building Department year-end results, for information. 9.3.2 Central Auto Niagara electronic sign approval 2017 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the report recommending approval for the erection of a new electronic sign for the business establishment known as Central Auto Niagara; and THAT Council approve the electronic sign as outlined in the Report. 9.3.3 Public Art Installation in Civic Facilities BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the concept sheet how might we work with E.L. Crossley Art Department to display student art work in the Municipal Office, for
Moved by Richard Rybiak, seconded by John Durley
Carried
THAT the motion be amended to indicate that Pelham will endorse and support this resolution.
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Richard Rybiak
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Town of Pelham receive, endorse and support the Township of Wainfleet resolution of December 5, 2017 respecting Federal changes to Municipal Councilor Taxation on Income; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Township of Wainfleet, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, local MPPs and to Cheryl Gallant, MP, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke.
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Richard Rybiak
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council receive correspondence from the Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee, dated December 12, 2017 requesting that Council consider retaining up to 5 acres of land for diversified recreational use.
Moved by Richard Rybiak, seconded by John Durley
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Town of Pelham receive the City of Port Colborne resolution advising of their opposition to the Regional Audit Committee Recommendations regarding the Town of Pelham be received.
Moved by Richard Rybiak, seconded by John Durley
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the 2018 Strategic Plan Report and that Council approves the 2018 Strategic Plan in its entirety.
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Gary Accursi
Carried
THAT the motion be amended by adding the following: AND that the Town not move forward with a subsequent public meeting as originally proposed by Council.
Moved by Gary Accursi, seconded by Catherine King
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Town of Pelham receive the KPMG Forensic Investigation Report dated December 18, 2017; and THAT Council hereby accepts the Report and directs staff to post a copy on the Town's municipal website for the information of interested parties; and THAT the Town not move forward with a subsequent public meeting as originally proposed by Council.
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Richard Rybiak
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Pelham, having given due consideration to the following By-laws 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 following by-laws: 1. By-law No. 3945(2017) - Being a by-law authorizing the borrowing of money to meet current expenditures for the period ending December 31, 2018 and to repeal and replace By- law #3566(2014). 2. By-law No. 3946(2017) - Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a term loan agreement with the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport Commission. 3. By-law No. 3948(2017) - Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1136 (1987), as amended, for lands located on the west side of Clare Avenue municipally known as 1011 Clare Avenue from Residential 1 (R1) Zone to Residential 2 (R2) Zone. Tony and Rosetta Nuziato (Upper Canada Consultants) 4. By-law No. 3949(2017) - Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1136 (1987), as amended, for lands located on the south side of Quaker Road municipally known as 703 Quaker Road from Residential 1 (R1) Zone to a site specific Residential Multiple 1 (RM1-281-H) Zone. Tony and Rosetta Nuziato (Upper Canada Consultants) 5. By-law No. 3950(2017) - Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a development agreement with Tony and Rosetta Nuziato (Upper Canada Consultants) 6. By-law No. 3951(2017) - Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a development agreement with DeHaan Homes Inc.
Moved by Richard Rybiak, seconded by John Durley
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 3952(2017) to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 18th day of December, 2017.
Moved by Gary Accursi, seconded by Peter Papp
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for January 15, 2018 at 6:30 pm.