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 (11 motions)
11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council extend the speaking time regarding the External Audit Plan for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2025, until completed.
Moved by Councillor Reimer, seconded by Councillor Timmers
Carried
That Council approve the external audit plan for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, as presented by Deloitte.
Moved by Councillor Russell, seconded by Councillor Murre
Carried
That Council receive and file as information, the following delegation regarding Updates from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority: Leilani Lee-Yates, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer
Moved by Councillor Brunet, seconded by Councillor Rintjema
Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following delegation: Regional Councillor Foster
Moved by Councillor Pachereva, seconded by Councillor Timmers
Carried
That Council approve the minutes of the following meetings of Council: Council Minutes of November 17, 2025; and Special Council Minutes of December 3, 2025
Moved by Councillor Rintjema, seconded by Councillor Brunet
Carried
That Council approve the following recommendations from Standing Committees: Committee of the Whole Minutes of December 1, 2025
Moved by Councillor Reimer, seconded by Councillor Murre
Carried
WHEREAS Procedure By-law 2022-04 provides that Notices of Motion shall not be discussed or debated upon introduction, but shall be included on the next regular Council meeting agenda for consideration; AND WHEREAS Section 7.8.5 of the Town of Lincoln Procedure By-Law 2022-04, permits a Notice of Motion to be considered upon its introduction by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members present; AND WHEREAS it is deemed impractical or not in the best interests of the Town of Lincoln to delay consideration. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the pertinent rules contained in Section 7.8 of Procedure By-law 2022-04, be waived to permit the introduction and consideration by Council of the Notice of Motion on the Council agenda pertaining to Endorsement for the Development of a Code of Conduct for Human Trafficking Prevention in Niagara Region.
Moved by Councillor Timmers, seconded by Councillor Mikolic
Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following: Mayor’s Report
Moved by Councillor Russell, seconded by Councillor Reimer
Carried
THAT leave be given to approve the following by-laws: 2025-61 - By-law to establish and regulate payment of various fees and charges 2025-62 - By-law to provide for Interim Tax Levies for the Year 2026 2025-63 - By-law to delegate tax appeals under Section 357(1) (D.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, to the Assessment Review Board for the Town of Lincoln 2025-64 - By-law to provide for the appointment of a Deputy Clerk for the Town of Lincoln and to repeal By-law 2021-18 2025-65 - By-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000 (89-28) as amended, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on local municipal roads (Schedule "A" - Stopping Prohibited and Schedule "C" - Parking Prohibited) 2025-66 - By-law to authorize the execution of a site plan agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln, Artistic Ironworks Ltd., together with any and all mortgagees that may be on title at the point of registration of the agreement
Moved by Councillor Pachereva, seconded by Councillor Murre
Carried
THAT leave be given to introduce By-law Number 2025-67 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, December 15, 2025, being read a first, second and third time. THAT By-law Number 2025-67 be enacted and passed, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign and seal the said by-law.
Moved by Councillor Russell, seconded by Councillor Pachereva
Carried
That the Council meeting on December 15, 2025, be adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Reimer, seconded by Councillor Rintjema