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 (14 motions)
11 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the January 10, 2024, Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Moved by Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Wayne Olson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation from John Netherway and Jennifer Schembri of the Alzheimer Society of the Niagara Region regarding Alzheimer awareness, for information.
Moved by Kevin Ker, seconded by Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-23/2023 - Regular Council Meeting - December 20, 2023
Moved by Shellee Niznik, seconded by Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the January 10, 2024, Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 9. Consent Agenda Items to be Considered in Block 9.1 Presentation of Recommendations Arising from Committee of Council, for Council Approval BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby approves the Recommendations Resulting from the following: PCOW-11/2023 - Public Meeting under the Planning Act - December 13, 2023 9.2 Minutes Approval - Committee of Council 9.2.1 PCOW-11/2023 - Public Meeting under the Planning Act - December 13, 2023 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: PCOW-11/2023 - Public Meeting under the Planning Act - December 13, 2023 9.3 Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 9.3.1 Fenwick Decorative Gas Lamps, 2024-0013-Public Works BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0013 - Fenwick Decorative Gas Lamps, for information. 9.4 Information Correspondence 9.4.1 Town of Lincoln Motion - Comprehensive Review and Overhaul of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, 1990 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the motion from the Town of Lincoln regarding a Comprehensive Review and Overhaul of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, 1990, for information. 9.5 Regional Municipality of Niagara Correspondence for Information or Action 9.5.1 Niagara Region PW 53-2023 Waste Management By-law Update BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council re
Moved by Wayne Olson, seconded by Kevin Ker
Carried
THAT the third paragraph of the motion be lifted for separate consideration.
Moved by Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Wayne Olson
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to finalize subsections 9.19 and 9.20 of the proposed By-law to prohibit dogs other than service animals in Town cemeteries.
Moved by Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Wayne Olson
Defeated
THAT Council direct staff to finalize subsections 9.19 and 9.20 of the proposed By-law to permit dogs other than service animals in Town cemeteries.
Moved by Kevin Ker, seconded by Shellee Niznik
Defeated
THAT Council's consideration of Report 2024-0015 Proposed Replacement of Town of Pelham Cemeteries By-law is
Moved by Kevin Ker, seconded by Brian Eckhardt
Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the correspondence and Terms of Reference from the Niagara Region regarding Appointments to the Transportation Strategy Steering Committee, (TSSC), for information. AND THAT Council appoint Councillor Olson as the Town of Pelham nominee to the TSSC for the balance of the Regional Council term, ending November 2026.
Moved by Kevin Ker, seconded by John Wink
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 01-2024 - Being a By-law to provide for an interim tax levy for the year 2024.
Moved by Shellee Niznik, seconded by Wayne Olson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider the following: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (1 Item - Ward 2)
Moved by Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Brian Eckhardt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn the In Camera Session and that Council do now Rise with a Report; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be and is hereby authorized to undertake the directions provided during the In Camera meeting of January 10, 2024.
Moved by Kevin Ker, seconded by Wayne Olson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 02-2024 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 10th day of January, 2024.
Moved by Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for January 24, 2024, at 9:00 am.