The Pelham Record

Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

June 10, 2026

Who was there

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

Absent (1): Kevin Ker

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 (15 motions)

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

THAT the agenda be amended to include addendum item no. 10.7, Sullivan Mahoney LPP - Letter in Support of Oakhaven Request for Draft Plan Approval Extension.
Moved by Councillor Bryce Brunarski, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the June 10, 2026, regular meeting of Council be adopted, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Bryce Brunarski, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Niagara Region Transportation Master Plan presentation, for information.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Lincoln Pelham Public Library 2025 Annual Report and presentation, for information.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the College and Emmett Street Residents Road Reconstruction Review and Feedback presentation, for information.
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the presentation by Doug Peters of the Quartek Group regarding the conditions of draft plan approval for Oak Haven Estates Subdivision, for information.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Bryce Brunarski
Carried
THAT the motion be amended to insert option no. 2.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0123 “Oakhaven Estates Subdivision – Request for Draft Plan Approval Extension,” for information; AND THAT Council directs staff to proceed with option 2.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-10/2026 Regular Council Meeting - May 20, 2026
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the consent agenda items as listed on the June 10, 2026, 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. Reserve Report for 2025 Year End, 2026-0107-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-00107-Corporate Services, “Reserve Report for 2025 Year End” for information. AND THAT Council direct the 2025 Annual Treasurer’s Statement of Reserve Funds for Development Charges and 2025 Annual Treasurer’s Parkland Dedication Reserve Fund Statement be made available to the public upon request. 10.2.2. 2025 Building Department Report, 2026-0104-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0104-Corporate Services 2025 Building Department Report, for information. 10.2.3. Q4 2025 Financial Report, 2026-0040-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0040- Corporate Services “Q4 2025 Financial Report,” for information. 10.2.4. Q1 2026 Financial Report, 2026-0041-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-00041 “Q1 2026 Financial Report,” for information. 10.2.5. Municipal Accommodation Tax , 2026-0122-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-00122 “Municipal Accommodation Tax,” for information; AN
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED That Council Report Councillor Niznik's report on the Pelham Senior's Advisory Committee and the Pelham Cultural Advisory Committee, for information.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2026-0115,” for information; AND THAT Council direct the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement on behalf of the Town.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following by-law(s) be read a first, second and third time and passed: 1. By-law 28-2026 - Being a By-law to appoint Calum Bowie (Officer No. 505) as a By-law Enforcement Officer and Provincial Offences Officer for the Corporation of the Town of Pelham. 2. By-Law 29-2026 to adopt the Niagara West Emergency Management Program for the Town of Pelham and to authorize the execution of Shared Service Agreements for the provision of Emergency Management Services between the Town of Lincoln, Town of Pelham, Township of Wainfleet, and Township of West Lincoln. 3. By-law 30-2026 to Authorize the Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer to enter into an Agreement with the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) on behalf of His Majesty the King in right of the Province of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario (the Province) for the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) Electric Vehicle ChargeOn program. 4. By-law 31-2026 to authorize the execution of Public Event Agreements with two (2) licensed establishments in the Town of Pelham and to repeal By-law No. 36-2025. 5. By-law 32-2026 to Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an Amended Agreement with Sterling Realty (Niagara) Inc. for the Refund of Development Charges and Subdivision Agreement Relating to the Construction of Station Street from Port Robinson Road to Walker Road.
Moved by Councillor Bryce Brunarski, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 33-2026 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its regular meeting held on the 10th day of June, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this regular meeting of Council be adjourned until the next special meeting scheduled for June 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Bryce Brunarski, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried

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