Council Highlights for April 5, 2023
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The Town of Pelham regular council meeting was held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the Meridian Community Centre in Fonthill.
Delegations
Wayne Liebau - 2024 Eclipse
Council received a presentation from Pelham resident Wayne Liebau. Mr. Liebau provided information on the April 8, 2024, eclipse. Pelham, along with the Niagara Region area, will be in the path of totality during what is considered a once-in-a-lifetime event. The presentation emphasized the need for preparation in the area of community events, infrastructure and safety precautions in advance of the eclipse.
Presentations
Town of Pelham CAO David Cribbs presented to Council the 2023-2027 strategic plan and action item reporting metrics. Following the 2022 election, community leaders came together to identify a strategic direction for Pelham. The Town Council and senior staff established Pelham's mission, vision, and values, along with five strategic priority areas. The elements were compiled into the formal strategic plan for councils review. The CAO presented the action items under the five strategic areas, which include enhancing capacity and future-readiness, financial health, environmental and climate adaptation, community development and growth, and infrastructure investment and renewal.
View the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan here.
Staff Reports for Information or Action
LED Street Light Conversion Program
The LED Streetlight Replacement Project Phase 1 has officially transitioned from installation to reconciliation with 530 LED fixtures installed. At its February 7, 2022, regular meeting of Council, staff recommended that Council endorse and approve the LED Streetlight conversion program for the entire streetlight network. Phase 2 of the project was approved as part of the 2023 Capital Budget and will commence in the spring of 2023 and be completed by the end of the calendar year.
JP Niagara Tulip Experience - 2023 Designation of Municipal Significance
Council received Report #2023-0080 – JP Niagara Experience 2023 Date Night Event – Designation of Municipal Significance, for information and Council designated the JP Niagara Experience 2023 Date Night Event to be held from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on May 11, 2023, and May 18, 2023, as a Municipally Significant Event.
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Leah Letford, Communications Specialist | 905-980-6653 | lletford@pelham.ca