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 (16 motions)
14 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the March 06, 2024, Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Moved by Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the delegation from Pauline Oliver, Hunter, and Kaitlyn, regarding E.L. Crossley Rowing Team sponsorship and support for equipment, for information.
Moved by Wayne Olson, seconded by John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-04/2024 - Regular Council Meeting - February 21, 2024
Moved by John Wink, seconded by Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the March 06, 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: 1. PCOW-02/2024 - February 14, 2024 Public Meeting under the Planning Act 2. C-04/2024 - February 21, 2024 Public Meeting under the Development Charges Act 9.2 Minutes Approval - Committee of Council BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. PCOW 02/2024 - Public Meeting under the Planning Act - February 14, 2024 9.3 Advisory Committee Minutes for Information 9.3.1 Lincoln Pelham Public Library Minutes - January 16, 2024 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Lincoln Pelham Public Library Board minutes dated November 21, 2023, for information. 9.3.2 Pelham Finance and Audit Committee Minutes - November 22, 2023 BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Pelham Finance and Audit Committee minutes dated November 22, 2023, for information.
Moved by Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Wayne Olson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the update on Niagara Transit from Councillor Olson, for information.
Moved by John Wink, seconded by Shelle Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the update from Councillor Hildebrandt on the Utility Sustainability Working Group, for information.
Moved by Shellee Niznik, seconded by Wayne Olson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-58 Naming of Environmental Protection Block – Saffron Meadows Phase 3 Subdivision, for information; AND THAT Council approve the naming of Block 7 in Saffron Meadows Phase 3 (Phase 3) Subdivision to “The Daniel Tirone Forest”; AND THAT Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to take all necessary steps to review the current ‘Naming of Corporate Assets Policy’ and make any appropriate recommendations for change in Q4, 2024.
Moved by Shellee Niznik, seconded by Wayne Olson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0057 Pedestrian Handrail on Pelham Street at Regional Road 20, for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to move forward with the red circled project RD-14-24 ‘Pedestrian Railing on Hwy20’; AND THAT Council direct staff to utilize the Capital Roads Reserve to fund project RD-14-24 ‘Pedestrian Railing on Hwy20’.
Moved by Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0060 – Update on Extras for Project FAC 06- 23 Centennial Park Washrooms Design and Construction, for information; AND THAT Council Approve additional funding in the amount of $56,000 to cover the extras for Project FAC 06-23 Centennial Park Washroom Design and Construction to be funded as follows: $12,000 from reallocating funds in Project FAC-03-22 Model Railway Building Window Replacement and $44,000 from the projected 2023 in-year surplus; AND THAT Council direct staff to include a Facilities capital project for roof replacement for Centennial Park Concessions as part of the 2025 Capital Budget;
Moved by John Wink, seconded by Wayne Olson
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2024-0059 - Council Meeting Location, for information; AND FURTHER be it resolved that Council continue its regular meetings in Council Chambers at Pelham Town Hall.
Moved by Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Kevin Ker
Carried
THAT Council defer consideration of By-law 16-2024, Being a By- law to impose Development Charges, until the March 27th, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council.
Moved by John Wink, seconded by Kevin Ker
Defeated
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 13-2024 - Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 4481(2022), as amended, to Regulate the Use of Land, Buildings and Structures within the Town (Zoning By-law) to Update Provisions based on an Administrative Review (Housekeeping Amendments). File No. AM-08-2023. 2. By-law 14-2024 - Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 71- 2023 to establish 2024 Fees and Charges to be collected by the Corporation of the Town of Pelham; And to add and amend Fees and Charges to the Recreation, Culture, and Wellness Schedule. 3. By-law 15-2024 - Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 4481(2022), as amended, to rezone lands located at 1389 Effingham Street, legally described as Part of Lot 5, Concession 8, Town of Pelham, Regional Municipality of Niagara, from the Specialty Agricultural (SA) and Environmental Protection One (EP1) zones to the site-specific Specialty Agricultural-156 (SA- 156) and Environmental Protection One (EP1) zones. 5. By-law 17-2024 - Being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 20 for the Town of Pelham Planning Area. 1389 Effingham Street
Moved by Wayne Olson, seconded by Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
THAT Council reduce the proposed development increase to 20% total for each development charge category over the 5 year-phase in.
Moved by Marvin Junkin, seconded by Wayne Olson
Defeated
THAT Council table By-law 16-2024, being a By-law for the Imposition of Development Charges, to provide staff an opportunity to bring forward a 5-year capital plan for Council’s consideration, to be followed by a revised development charge study report, incorporating a maximum increase at 20% for each category, in Q2 of 2024.
Moved by John Wink, seconded by Bob Hildebrandt
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 March 06, 2024.
Moved by John Wink, 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. 18-2024 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 6th day of March, 2024.