Council Highlights for October 4, 2023

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The Town of Pelham regular council meeting was held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the council chambers at the Pelham Municipal Building at 20 Pelham Town Square. Video recording and live stream of the meeting can be viewed at www.pelham.ca/live 

LED Street Light Conversion

As part of the 2023 Capital Budget Project RD-04-23 in the amount of $700,000, it was approved to undertake Phase 2 of the LED Street Light conversion, which includes 574 cobra head lights and 426 decorative fixtures, which will be upgraded. Phase 2 of the Project has commenced and will be completed by the end of 2023. The Project has estimated savings for the Town of approximately 77% for utility operating costs and reduced maintenance costs, representing a capital project cost payback of approximately 4.7 years. 

Telecommunications Tower 1022 Pelham Street

Council received Report #2023-0216 Request for Letter of Concurrence – Proposed Telecommunications Tower at 1022 Pelham Street. The federal agency Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada approves telecommunications towers. As part of the approval process, proponents of telecommunications towers are required to consult with the local municipality and nearby community. A copy of the report will be provided to Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada as concurrence with the location, siting, and design of the proposed telecommunications tower at 1022 Pelham Street, subject to obtaining site plan amendment approval and building permit approval. 

Study for Updated Ward Boundary in Pelham

Council previously approved funding within the 2023 operating budget, including project number PLN 04-23, a study to review the Ward Boundary and Council Composition Update and Selection Process for Deputy Mayor. A call for proposals was completed, and the Project has been awarded. The proposed schedule was provided for council review, which includes steps including community and public consultation scheduled for February and March of 2024.   

Feasibility Study for Joint Operations Centre with Niagara Region

Council received Report #2023-0200 Feasibility Study for Joint Operations Centre with Niagara Region and directed staff to include $50,000 to fund the Town of Pelham’s cost contribution of the feasibility study as part of the 2024 Capital Budget for Council’s consideration.

Strategic Use of Town-Owned Lands

Council received report #2023-0230 Strategic Use of Town Owned Lands for the future use options for the lands adjacent to the Meridian Community Centre. Council directed staff to host three open houses, two to take place at the Meridian Community Centre and one at an alternate location early in 2024 to receive community feedback and preferences for future use options. Staff were also directed to provide council with a report for information containing the content and opportunities for inclusion in the public and stakeholder engagement sessions before planned public engagement sessions and online engagement options. 

Overnight Paid Parking Consideration for Meridian Community Centre 

Council received Report #2023-0219 regarding implementing Potential Overnight Paid Parking at the Meridian Community Centre. Council endorsed the staff report and requested that staff return with a subsequent report during Q4 containing specific details such as proposed fee levels to be utilized through the HONK mobile app, permissible times of day and locations, as well as rates for inclusion in the 2024 User Fee Guide for Council approval.

Centennial Park Enhancements for 2024 Budget Consideration

Council directed staff to prepare a report for review prior to the 2024 budget discussions to enhance safety and egress for Centennial Park.  

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Leah Letford, Communications Specialist | 905-980-6653 | lletford@pelham.ca