Council Highlights for February 21, 2024

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The Town of Pelham regular council meeting was held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. 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  

Town of Pelham Development Charges 

Council sitting as Committee of the Whole held a public meeting for the Town of Pelham’s Development Charges. The public meeting was to review the updates to the D.C. study and receive public input on the proposed policies and charges. The meeting was mandatory under the Development Charges Act (D.C.A.). An overview of the D.C Charges was provided by Byron Tan from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. In addition, public input was provided by in-person speakers and written correspondence. Additional comments from the public can be provided in writing prior to Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Council consideration of the Development Charges by-law is scheduled for the March 6, 2024, council meeting. 

Housekeeping Zoning by-law amendment

Council received report #2024-0044 Recommendation Report – Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment for information and directed Planning staff to prepare the necessary By-law for Council's consideration. The proposed Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment applies to most sections of the Zoning By-law, including Definitions, Parking and Land Use Sections and affects all lands in the Town of Pelham except that area subject to the Niagara Escarpment Development Permit Control Area that is covered by the Niagara Escarpment Plan, and lands that are subject to the current scoped appeal of the Zoning By-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal. www.pelham.ca/housekeepingzbl

2024 Water and Wastewater Budgets

Council received Report # 2024-0038- 2024 Water and Wastewater Budgets for information and approved the recommendations from the Committee of the Whole meeting on February 7, 2024, for Council to approve the 2024 Water and Wastewater Budget, increasing the water rate by 6.5% and the wastewater rate by 9.5%. Rates will be effective as of January 1, 2024. www.pelham.ca/water

Meridian Community Centre Ice Rink Optimization

Council received Report # 2023-0264 – MCC Ice Rink Optimization and endorsed the continued ice removal from the Accipiter Arena for four months from April to July 2024. Ice removal during this time supports the upcoming Home Show, Art Show, Lacrosse, special events, and graduations. The council also requested a future report of options for the year-round use of the arena spaces. www.pelham.ca/mcc 

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