Council Highlights for March 6, 2024
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The Town of Pelham regular council meeting was held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Pelham municipal building at 20 Pelham Town Hall. Video recording and live stream of the meeting can be viewed at www.pelham.ca/live
Naming of Environmental Protection Block - Saffron Meadows Phase 3 (Phase 3) Subdivision
Council received Report #2024-58 Naming of Environmental Protection Block – Saffron Meadows Phase 3 Subdivision for information and approved the naming of Block 7 in Saffron Meadows Phase 3 Subdivision to “The Daniel Tirone Forest.”
Pedestrian Handrail at Pelham Street and Regional Road 20
Council received Report #2024-0057 Pedestrian Handrail on Pelham Street at Regional Road 20, for information and directed staff to move forward with the project. The handrail has deteriorated significantly over the last 12 years and has become an unsightly and a safety concern, prompting the replacement. Funding for the project will come from the Capital Roads Reserve.
Update on Centennial Park Washrooms
Council received Report #2024-0060 – Update on Extras for Project FAC 06-23 Centennial Park Washrooms Design and Construction for information and approved $56,000 to cover the extras for the project. Staff were directed to include a capital project for roof replacement of the Centennial Park Concessions Stand and Washrooms as part of the 2025 Capital Budget and to move forward with a grant application to cover the roof replacement costs.
Council Meeting Location
Council received Report #2024-0059 - Council Meeting Location, for information and endorsed the decision to continue regular meetings in Council Chambers at Pelham Town Hall. Staff noted that meetings can be moved to the Meridian Community Centre or another local if required. www.pelham.ca/council
Town of Pelham Development Charges
Council voted to table the by-law to approve development charges. This was done to allow staff time to consult with Watson and Associates to reexamine the charges, with a reduction the projected increase to 20 percent above the current levels. Consideration of an updated 10-year capital project plan will be factored in as well. Staff were directed to return with this updated development charges study report in quarter two.
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