THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST LINCOLN
COUNCIL AGENDA

MEETING NO. EIGHT

Monday, May 26, 2025 at 6:30 P.m. - 7:30 P.m.

Township Administration Building

318 Canborough Street, Smithville, Ontario

NOTE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: All Cell Phones, Pagers and/or PDAs to be turned off. Members of the public who are attending and participating virtually are reminded to keep their microphones muted until they are acknowledged to speak. Additionally, for your information, please be advised that this meeting will be livestreamed as well as recorded and will be available on the Township's website.

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1.

SINGING OF "O CANADA" - Smithville Christian High School

Prior to commencing with the Council meeting, Mayor Ganann will provide the following announcements:

1. The public may submit comments for matters that are on the agenda to [email protected] before 4:30 pm. on the day of the meeting. Comments submitted will be considered as public information and read into public record.
2. This meeting is being livestreamed as well as recorded and will be available on the Township's website. 

2.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

The Township of West Lincoln, being part of Niagara Region is situated on treaty land. This land is steeped in the rich history of the First Nations such as the Hatiwendaronk, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. There are many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit from across Turtle Island that live and work in Niagara today. The Township of West Lincoln, as part of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, stands with all Indigenous people, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live.

3.

OPENING PETITION -  Councillor Shelley Bradaric

4.

CHANGE IN ORDER OF ITEMS ON AGENDA

5.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND/OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST

6.

REQUEST TO ADDRESS ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

NOTE: Requests to address items on the agenda are restricted to specific items as follows per Section 6.7 of the Procedural By-law:
6.7 Public Comment at Council
There shall be no comments from the public permitted at Council unless:
(a) a specific appointment has been scheduled; or,
(b) an item is included under the “Other Business” or “Communications” or “Appointments” section of the agenda and relates to a matter which would normally be dealt with at Committee.

Chair to inquire if there are any members of the public present who wish to address a specific item on the agenda as permitted by Section 6.7 of the Procedural By-law.

7.

CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS

• Moved By Councillor William Reilly

  That, the next portion of this meeting be closed to the public to consider the following pursuant to Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act 2001:

  7.1 Director, Community and Protective Services (Cynthia Summers)
  Re: Recommendation Report - Gift and Naming Rights Contract Update 

  Applicable closed session exemption(s):

  • Advice subject to Solicitor-Client privilege; and,
  • Litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

  7.2 Director, legal and Legislative Services (Jessica Dyson)
  Re:  Information Report - Legal Matters Update 2025
  

  Applicable closed session exemption(s):

  • Advice subject to Solicitor-Client privilege; and,
  • Litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

7.1

Director of Community and Protective Services (Cynthia Summers)

Re:  Recommendation Report - Gift and Naming Rights Agreement Update 

7.2

Director of Legal and Legislative Services (Jessica Dyson)

Re:  Information Report - Legal Matters Update 2025

8.

DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS

9.

APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS

9.1

Brian Wilkie President & CEO, Suzanne Wilson COO, Shanon Wilson Sr. VP Asset Management and Paul Blythin Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Revenue

Re:  Updates and Information
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

10.

REGIONAL COUNCILLOR’S REMARKS

11.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

11.1

Council Minutes

Re: Minutes - April 28, 2025

• Moved By Councillor Jason Trombetta
  1. That the minutes relating to the April 28, 2025 Council Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.

11.2

Public Meeting under the Planning Act

Re: Minutes - May 12, 2025

• Moved By Councillor Joann Chechalk
  1. That the minutes relating to the May 12, 2025 Public Meetings, be accepted.

12.

COMMUNICATIONS

12.1

Pride Month - 2025

Re:  Recognition Resolution for Township of West Lincoln

• Moved By Councillor Shelley Bradaric

  WHEREAS the Month of June is Pride Month in the Region of Niagara and around the globe; and

  WHEREAS Municipalities across the Region will be holding a variety of Pride commemorations throughout the month of June, commencing with the raising of the Pride Flag on Monday, June 2, 2025; and

  WHEREAS we recognize that public representation is extremely valuable and is an important way to help all people, and especially marginalized communities, feel safe, welcomed, supported and valued; and

  WHEREAS we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, where in all cases hatred and discrimination are not welcome;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of West Lincoln Council acknowledge June as Pride Month and encourage the West Lincoln community to unite in support of Pride and all of its members.

  FURTHER that the Township of West Lincoln Council endorse the following Pride initiatives in West Lincoln:

  1. The Township raising of the Pride Flag on Monday, June 2; and
  2. The sharing of information related to Pride Niagara and West Lincoln Library Programming.

12.2

Chief of Staff, Niagara Transit (Jordan Hambleton)

Re:  Niagara Transit - General Manager’s Annual Report for Niagara Transit for 2024.

• Moved By Councillor William Reilly
  1. That the correspondence from the Chief of Staff of the Niagara Transit Commission, Jordan Hambleton, dated April 24, 2025 regarding the Niagara Transit Update be received for information.

12.3

Director, Infrastructure (Mike DiPaola)

Re: Vision Zero Automated Speed Enforcement Program Follow-up Memorandum

• Moved By Councillor Greg Maychak
  1. That the memo received from the Director of Infrastructure, Mike DiPaola, regarding an update on the Vision Zero Automated Speed Enforcement program be received for information.

13.

MAYOR’S REMARKS

14.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE

14.1

Director, Community and Protective Services (Cynthia Summers) and Coordinator of Recreation Services (Wendy Beaty)

Re:  Recommendation Report CS-04-2025 - Event Series Options

• Moved By Councillor Jason Trombetta
  1. That, Recommendation Report CS-04-2025, titled “2025 Event Series Options” dated May 26, 2025 be received; and,
  2. That, Administration be directed to proceed with Option ____

14.2

Growth and Sustainability Committee

Re: Minutes - May 12, 2025

• Moved By Councillor Joann Chechalk
  1. That the minutes relating to the May 12, 2025 Growth and Sustainability Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted; and.

14.3

Operations Committee

Re:  Minutes - May 12, 2025

• Moved By Councillor William Reilly
  1. That the minutes relating to the May 20, 2025 Operations Committee Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.

14.4

Corporate Services Committee

Re: Minutes - May 20, 2025
CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES UNDER SEPARATE COVER

• Moved By Councillor Shelley Bradaric
  1. That the minutes relating to the May 20, 2025 Corporate Services Committee, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted; and.
  2. That the confidential minutes relating to the closed session portion of the May 20, 2025 Corporate Services Committee Meeting be accepted; and that the minutes remain confidential and restricted from public disclosure in accordance with exemptions provided in Section 239 of the Municipal Act.

14.5

Community and Protective Services Committee

Re: Minutes - May 20, 2025

• Moved By Councillor Jason Trombetta
  1. That the minutes relating to the May 20, 2025 Community and Protective Services Committee Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.

15.

RECONSIDERATION

(“Definition”) This section is for a Member of Council to introduce a motion to reconsider action taken at this Council Meeting or the previous regular Council meeting. A motion to reconsider must be made by a Council Member who voted in the majority on the matter to be reconsidered. The Chair may rule that a motion to reconsider will be dealt with at the next following Council Meeting if for some reason it cannot be dealt with at this meeting.

16.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO RESCIND

(“Definition”) This section is for Council Members to serve notice of intent to introduce a motion to rescind action taken previously by Council. Notice served at this meeting will be for a motion to rescind at the next regular meeting.

17.

OTHER BUSINESS

17.1

Members of Council

Re: Council Remarks

18.

NEW ITEMS OF BUSINESS

NOTE: Only for items that require immediate attention/direction from Council and must first approve a motion to introduce a new item of business.

19.

BY-LAWS

• Moved By Councillor Joann Chechalk
  1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2025-29, 2025-30, 2025-31, 2025-32, 2025-33, 2025-34 and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and,
  2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.

19.1

BY-LAW 2025-29

A By-law to amend By-law 2024-82 Consolidate User Fees and Charges By-law

19.2

BY-LAW 2025-30

A By-law to name roads within the Station Meadows west subdivision being Skipton Street, Chester Road, Evans Place, Meredith Street, Kennedy Street, and Petersfield Drive, Township of West Lincoln

19.3

BY-LAW 2025-31

A By law to authorize a site alteration agreement between the Corporation of the Township of West Lincoln and David Castellan and Megan Griffiths, for lands legally described as Concession 4 Part lot 16 Caistor, Part 4 of RP 30R11882, in the Township of West Lincoln.

19.4

BY-LAW 2025-32

A By-law to amend By-law 2023-03 which confirmed various appointments and/or recommendations for appointments to Boards, Committees & Municipal Positions
Heritage Committee

19.5

BY-LAW 2025-33

A By-law to appoint Tray Benish as Overall Responsible Operator and Lino Solomita and Zach Lane and Nathan Lewis as alternate Overall Responsible Operators for the Township of West Lincoln (Water and Wastewater)

19.6

BY-LAW 2025-34

A By-law to adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by Council resolution.

20.

ADJOURNMENT

The Mayor to declare this meeting adjourned at the hour of __________.