Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (9 motions)
9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council allow immediate consideration of Item 1.7 of the Council Information Package week ending April 17, 2026, pertaining to correspondence from the Town of Fort Erie, dated April 16, 2026, regarding Response to Provincial Proposal on Regional Governance; and That it be added to the council agenda as Item 11.2 under Items for Consideration.
Moved by Councillor Mikolic, seconded by Councillor Russell
Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the update presentation from the Niagara Regional Police Service.
Moved by Councillor Russell, seconded by Councillor Murre
Carried
That Council receive and file for information the correspondence received from the Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA, regarding the 2026 Slate of Officers; and That Council approve the recommendation from the Board of Directors’ on the appointment of Sunny Sehgal for the remainder of the current term.
Moved by Councillor Russell, seconded by Councillor Pachereva
Carried
That Council receive and file as information and endorse Item 1.7 of the Council Information Package week ending April 17, 2026, pertaining to correspondence from the Town of Fort Erie, dated April 16, 2026, regarding Response to Provincial Proposal on Regional Governance. In Favor (5): Councillor Brunet, Councillor Mikolic, Councillor Pachereva, Councillor Rintjema, and Councillor Russell Opposed (4): Mayor Easton, Councillor Reimer, Councillor Timmers, and Councillor Murre
Moved by Councillor Mikolic, seconded by Councillor Russell
Carried
That Council approve the minutes of the following meetings of Council: Council Minutes of April 13, 2026
Moved by Councillor Murre, seconded by Councillor Brunet
Carried
That Council approve the following recommendations from Standing Committees: Committee of the Whole Minutes of April 20, 2026; and Committee of the Whole Minutes of April 27, 2026
Moved by Councillor Timmers, seconded by Councillor Russell
Carried
THAT leave be given to approve the following by-laws: 2026-28 - By-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000 (89-28), as amended, being a by-law to regulated traffic and parking on local municipal roads (Schedule "C" - Parking Prohibited) 2026-29 - By-law to amend By-law 2022-75, as amended, being a by-law to delegate certain powers and duties to officers and employees of the Town of Lincoln
Moved by Councillor Reimer, seconded by Councillor Brunet
Carried
THAT leave be given to introduce By-law Number 2026-30 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, May 4, 2026, being read a first, second and third time; THAT By-law Number 2026-30 be enacted and passed, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign and seal the said by-law.
Moved by Councillor Pachereva, seconded by Councillor Mikolic
Carried
That the Council meeting on May 4, 2026, be adjourned at 9:11 P.M.
Moved by Councillor Brunet, seconded by Councillor Russell