The Pelham Record

Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

June 19, 2017

What was decided (29 motions)

26 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Item 9.3.1, Canada 150 Mosaic Mural Unveiling be considered immediately following the presentations and delegations.
Moved by Richard Rybiak, seconded by John Durley
Carried
THAT Items 9.5.3 and 9.7.2 be considered immediately following Item 5.3.2, Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee presentation.
Moved by Peter Papp, seconded by Gary Accursi
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the June 19, 2017 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted, as amended.
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Catherine King
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Taxes Written- off Report from the Corporate Services Department; and THAT Council approve the Taxes Written-off in the amount of $117.23 as per the Municipal Act, Sections 357 and 358.
Moved by Richard Rybiak, seconded by John Durley
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the June 19, 2017 presentation by the Pelham Community Centre Oversight Committee be received, for information; and THAT a copy of the presentation be included on the Community Centre webpage of the Town of Pelham website.
Moved by Catherine King, seconded by John Durley
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Pelham Public Library Board 2017-2020 Strategic Plan be received for information.
Moved by Gary Accursi, seconded by John Durley
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation information presented by the Town of Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee; and THAT Council support the Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee recommendation and authorize the Committee to submit an application to "New Horizons for Seniors Program 2016-2017" requesting a grant, in the amount of $25,000 to conduct a community-based survey to collect data relevant to Residents of Pelham who are 55 years of age and older.
Moved by Peter Papp, seconded by John Durley
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive correspondence from John Beard, Director, Department of Aging and Life Course, dated June 7, 2017 welcoming the Town of Pelham as a member of the WHO (World Health Organization) Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC), for information.
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Catherine King
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee DRAFT Minutes, June 7, 2017, for information.
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Catherine King
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the concept paper how might we unveil the Canada 150 Mosaic Mural; THAT staff be directed to establish a location for the mural to hang in the Municipal Office after July 1 and in the Pelham Community Centre Atrium Lobby after construction.
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Catherine King
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. SC-12/2017 - Special Council Minutes of June 5, 2017 2. C-11/2017 - Council Minutes of June 5, 2017 3. SC-13/2017 - Special Council Minutes of June 12, 2017 (5:00 pm) 4. SC-14/2017 - Special Council Minutes of June 12, 2017 (6:30 pm)
Moved by Richard Rybiak, seconded by John Durley
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 hereby approves Recommendations #1 through #12 inclusive, Committee of the Whole of June 5, 2017. 9.2 Minutes Approval – Committee 9.2.1 COW-07/2017 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 5, 2017 9.3 Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 9.3.1 Canada 150 Mosaic Mural Unveiling BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the concept paper how might we unveil the Canada 150 Mosaic Mural; and THAT staff be directed to establish a location for the mural to hang in the Municipal Office after July 1 and in the Pelham Community Centre Atrium Lobby after construction. 9.3.2 Pelham Street Storm Construction – Update 2017 BE IT RESOLVED that Council receive the Public Works Report “Pelham Street Storm Construction – Update June 2017” for information. (lifted for separate consideration) 9.4 Action Correspondence of a Routine Nature 9.4.1 Letter from Roger Beckett – Billing of Fire Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive correspondence from Roger Beckett on June 2, 2017 regarding a charge for the dispatch of Emergency Services, for information; and THAT Council uphold the dispatch charge from the Town of Pelham Fire Department and so advise Mr. Beckett. 9.4.2 Niagara Escarpment Commission – Fonthill Kame Delta Provincially Significant E
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Catherine King
Carried
THAT the motion be amended by adding a staff direction to engage with the lowest bidder again and report back to Council as appropriate; and THAT a report be prepared in collaboration with the Treasurer and Director of Public Works to advise how the project will be funded; and THAT the report consider whether the project should be
Moved by Gary Accursi, seconded by Richard Rybiak
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Public Works Report "Pelham Street Storm Construction - Update June 2017" for information.
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Catherine King
Carried
THAT a report be prepared in collaboration with the Treasurer and Director of Public Works to advise how the project will be funded; and THAT the report consider whether the project should be
Moved by Gary Accursi, seconded by Richard Rybiak
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Public Works Report "Pelham Street Storm Construction - Update June 2017" for information; and THAT a report be prepared in collaboration with the Treasurer and Director of Public Works to advise how the project will be funded; and THAT the report consider whether the project should be
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Catherine King
Deferred
THAT the motion be amended to remove the words "for information", and replace them with the following: THAT the Council of the town of Pelham endorse and support the motion presented to the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, hereto appended, and THAT a copy of this support resolution be forwarded to the Premier; the Minister of Agriculture, Jeff Leal; the Minister of Finance, Charles Sousa; and the Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, Patrick Brown; the Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, Andrea Horwath; the head of the Ontario Racing Commission; and Niagara MPP's; Regional Niagara Chair Alan Caslin; and local area municipalities.
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Catherine King
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Fort Erie, Correspondence Item 9.5.4, regarding the Woodbine Entertainment Stall Policy; and THAT the Council of the Town of Pelham endorse and support the motion presented to the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, hereto appended, and THAT a copy of this support resolution be forwarded to the Premier; the Minister of Agriculture, Jeff Leal; the Minister of Finance, Charles Sousa; and the Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, Patrick Brown; the Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, Andrea Horwath; the head of the Ontario Racing Commission; and Niagara MPP's; Regional Niagara Chair Alan Caslin; and local area municipalities.
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Catherine King
Carried
THAT the motion be amended, by replacing the words "for information" with the following: THAT Council for the Town of Pelham endorse and support the AMO proposal to request the Province to increase the HST by 1% to support municipal infrastructure; and THAT Town of Pelham representatives at the upcoming AMO conference present this position.
Moved by Gary Accursi, seconded by John Durley
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive correspondence from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, dated May 28, 2017, regarding the Local Share Proposed Action Plan Snapshot; and THAT Council for the Town of Pelham endorse and support the AMO proposal to request the Province to increase the HST by 1% to support municipal infrastructure; and THAT Town of Pelham representatives at the upcoming AMO conference present this position.
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Catherine King
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Councillor Catherine King's report dated June 19, 2017 regarding the Pelham Slow Rolls for information.
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Richard Rybiak
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council designate Pelham Indie Music Festival, to be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017; 3pm – 11pm in Peace Park, as a Municipally Significant Event; AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to make application for a Special Occasion Permit for Pelham Indie Music Festival
Moved by Richard Rybiak, seconded by John Durley
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 #3895(2017) - Being a by-law to declare Town- owned lands described in Schedule "A" as surplus to the needs of the municipality and therefore available for disposition (Canboro Road).
Moved by Catherine King, seconded by John Durley
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council recess the In Camera portion of the meeting and reconvene immediately following the Policy and Priorities Committee meeting scheduled for this evening.
Moved by Gary Accursi, seconded by John Durley
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the regular Council meeting of June 19, 2016 do now reconvene to complete the agenda.
Moved by Catherine King, seconded by John Durley
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider the following: (1) Section 239(2)(f) - advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (1 item).
Moved by John Durley, seconded by Catherine King
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn the In Camera Session and that Council do now Rise With No Report.
Moved by Gary Accursi, 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. 3896(2017) to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 19th day of June, 2017.
Moved by Gary Accursi, seconded by John Durley
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for MONDAY, July 24, 2017 at 6:30 pm.
Moved by Gary Accursi, seconded by Richard Rybiak
Carried

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