The Pelham Record

Town of Pelham Regular Council Meeting

June 18, 2025

Who was there

Present (7): Bryce Brunarski, Brian Eckhardt, Bob Hildebrandt, Marvin Junkin, Kevin Ker, Shellee Niznik, John Wink

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 (13 motions)

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

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the June 18, 2025 Regular meeting of Council be adopted, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the presentation from GEI Consultants regarding the 2025 Asset Management Plan, for information.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0151 “2025 Asset Management Plan,” for information; AND THAT Council approve the 2025 Asset Management Plan and directs staff to submit the Plan to the Province of Ontario in accordance with O. Reg. 588/17.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive the Fire Department Update presentation from Adam Arbour, District Chief of Fire Station 2, for information.
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following minutes be adopted as printed, circulated and read: 1. C-10/2025 Regular Council Meeting - June 4, 2025
Moved by Councillor John Wink, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Consent Agenda items as listed on the June 18, 2025, Council Agenda be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: 11. Consent Agenda Items to be Considered in Block 11.1 Mayoral Directions and Decisions 11.1.1. 2025-01 Mayoral Direction to Staff to Prepare Proposed 2026 Budgets BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Mayoral Direction 2025-01, for information. 11.2 Staff Reports of a Routine Nature for Information or Action 11.2.1 2024 Town of Pelham Annual Report, 2025-0119-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0119 “2024 Town of Pelham Annual Report,” for information. 11.2.2 Niagara's South Coast Tourism Update, 2025-0142-Planning BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0142 “Niagara’s South Coast Tourism Association 2025 Update” for information. 11.2.3 December 2024 Financial Reporting, 2025-0072-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0072 “December 2024 Financial Reporting,” for information. 11.2.4 2024 Reserve and Reserve Fund Report, 2025-0124-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report 2025-0124, for information; AND THAT Council direct the 2024 Annual Treasurer’s Statement of Reserve Funds for Development Charges and 2024 Annual Treasurer’s Parkland Dedication Reserve Fund Statement be made available to the public upon request. 11.2.5 2024 Year-end Building Department Report, 2025-0122-Corporate Services BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive report
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Bryce Brunarski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report #2025-0131 - Recommendation Report – Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision & Zoning By-law Amendment – Summersides Village Extension, for information as it pertains to File Nos. 26T19-01-2025 and AM-02-2025; AND THAT Council directs Planning staff to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law amendment for Council consideration at the next Regular Meeting of Council; AND THAT Council approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision, attached as Appendix A, subject to the conditions in Appendix B.
Moved by Councillor Shellee Niznik, seconded by Councillor Bryce Brunarski
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Pelham, having given due consideration to the following By-law(s) 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(s): 1. 34-2025 being a by-law to amend By-law 13-2023, confirming various appointments to Advisory Committees of the Town of Pelham for the 2022- 2026 Term of Council and to appoint a member to the Pelham Finance and Audit Committee. 2. 35-2025 being a by-law to appoint Jessica Passant as a Building Inspector for the Corporation of the Town of Pelham 3. 36-2025 Being a By-law to authorize the execution of Public Event Agreements with four (4) licensed establishments in the Town of Pelham and to repeal By-law No. 42-2024.
Moved by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt, seconded by Councillor Brian Eckhardt
Carried
WHEREAS the Pelham Active Transportation Committee has identified inconsistencies in posted speed limits over short distances; AND WHEREAS multiple speed limit changes along certain corridors may lead to driver confusion and pose potential safety concerns for pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users; AND WHEREAS reducing speed limits on residential side streets has been identified as a measure to enhance neighbourhood safety, particularly in the communities of Fenwick and Fonthill; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs staff to prepare a report examining the feasibility and associated costs of: 1. Addressing frequent changes in posted speed limits over short distances, including but not limited to Canboro Road and South Pelham Road; 2. Standardizing speed limits along these and other identified routes to improve consistency and clarity for road users; and 3. Reducing speed limits to 40 kph on designated side streets in Fenwick and Fonthill. AND THAT the report be brought back to Council by October 2025.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor Kevin Ker
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider the following under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as follows: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees - 1 item (Advisory Committee Membership) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - 1 item (Pledge Agreements) (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board - 1 item (Ward 1)
Moved by Councillor Bryce Brunarski, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council reconvene the regular meeting; AND THAT Council do now Rise With Report; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be and is hereby authorized to undertake the directions provided during the In Camera meeting of June 18, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Bryce Brunarski, seconded by Councillor Shellee Niznik
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following By-law be read a first, second and third time and passed: Being a By-law No. 37-2025 to Adopt, Ratify and Confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Pelham at its Regular Meeting held on the 18th day of June, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Kevin Ker, seconded by Councillor Bob Hildebrandt
Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Regular meeting of Council be adjourned until the next regular meeting scheduled for July 2, 2025, at 9:00 am.
Moved by Councillor Brian Eckhardt, seconded by Councillor John Wink
Carried

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