Council Meeting

That Council receive and file for information the delegation from Chairman Gale, Niagara Region.

That Council extend the delegation speaking time regarding Lincoln Transportation Updates, until completed.

That Council receive and file for information the following delegation regarding Lincoln Transportation Updates:  Frank Tassone, Director, Transportation Services; and  Scott Fraser, Associate Director, Transportation Planning, Niagara Region

That Council receive and file for information, the following delegation:  Regional Councillor Foster

That Council receive and file as information, the following delegation regarding YWCA Updates:  Elisabeth Zimmerman, Executive Director

That Council receive and file as information, the following delegation regarding Village of Hope updates:  Cheryl Keddy Scott, CEO

That Council approve the minutes of the following meetings of Council:  Council Minutes of December 15, 2025

That Council approve the following recommendations from Standing Committees:  Committee of the Whole Minutes of January 21, 2026

That Council receive and file for information Report PW-02-26, regarding Blezard Drive Road Closure Bylaw; and That Council approve the draft by-law, attached as Appendix C to the report; and That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary documents.

That Council receive and file for information, the following:  Mayor’s Report

Under section 239 of the Municipal Act, notice is hereby given, that Council adjourn to closed session in order to address item 16.1 as follows:  Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2)(f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, pertaining to 5205 King Street, Beamsville

THAT Council resume in open session.

That Council receive and file the confidential update; and That staff move forward as directed in Closed Session as it relates to Item 16.1, Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2)(f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, pertaining to 5205 King Street, Beamsville.

That Council approve to proceed beyond the hour of 10:00 p.m. to continue any unfinished business as per the Town of Lincoln's Procedural By-law.

THAT leave be given to approve the following by-laws:  2026-01 - By-law to provide for borrowing for current expenditures  2026-02 - By law to authorize the execution of a site plan agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln, 1219655 Ontario Inc., together with any and all mortgagees that may be on title at the point of registration of the agreement  2026-03 - By-law to declare Part 11, Plan 30R-16504 as part of the common and public highway system under the jurisdiction of the Town of Lincoln as part of Aberdeen Road  2026-04 - By-law to establish and regulate a Fire Department for the Town of Lincoln  2026-05 - By-law to appoint Gregory Hudson as the Fire Chief for the Town of Lincoln  2026-06 - By-law to appoint William J. Blake as a Deputy Fire Chief for the Town of Lincoln  2026-07 - By-law to authorize the execution of a Fire Protection Services Agreement with the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby  2026-08 - By-law to authorize the Fire Department established for the Town of Lincoln to participate in the Region of Niagara Mutual Aid Plan  2026-09 - By-law to establish an Emergency Management Program for the Town of Lincoln and to authorize the execution of Shared Service Agreements for the provision of emergency management services between the Town of Lincoln, Town of Pelham, Township of Wainfleet, and Township of West Lincoln  2026-10 - By-law to amend By-law 2022-75, being a by-law to delegate certain powers and duties to officers and employee

THAT leave be given to introduce By-law Number 2026-14 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, February 2, 2026, being read a first, second and third time. THAT By-law Number 2026-14 be enacted and passed, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign and seal the said by-law.

That the Council meeting on February 2, 2026, be adjourned at 10:27 P.M.