Lincoln public meetings in 2025

Council Information Package

The council’s information package for Dec 23, 2025 includes several correspondence items from regional bodies. Items include a statement from Regional Chair Bob Gale about the resolution of a police incident in Welland, a call for reform of the Ontario Sex Offender Registry, and multiple resolutions on the proposed regional consolidation of conservation authorities. The package is for informational purposes only and does not contain any decisions to be made at this meeting.

• Statement from Regional Chair Bob Gale on the resolution of the police incident in Welland.
• Mark Carney – Call for Reform and Publication of the Ontario Sex Offender Registry.
• UCLG Resolution No. CC-179-2025 Municipal Accountability Act (Bill 9).
• Proposed Boundaries for the Regional Consolidation of Ontario's Conservation Authorities (Bill 68) – various municipalities.
• Resolutions from City of Brantford, Town of Fort Erie, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, and others regarding conservation authority consolidation.

Council Information Package

The council will review a set of correspondences and public notices circulated for information only. Items include a notice of intention to designate 2818 Prince William Street, changes to recycling collection for businesses, and the appointment of Bob Gale as Niagara Regional Chair. The package also contains numerous resolutions from other municipalities regarding Bill 68 and conservation‑authority consolidation, bail reform, and other regional matters. No formal motions or votes are listed for this meeting.

• Notice of Intention to Designate – 2818 Prince William Street
• Public Notice – Recycling Collection Changes for Businesses and Non‑Residential Properties
• Statement on Appointment of Bob Gale as Niagara Regional Chair
• CPC Support Bail Reform resolution
• Resolution urging province to reinstate curbside blue‑box collection eligibility (Town of Smiths Falls)

Council Meeting

The Town of Lincoln Council will review several by-laws including interim tax levies for 2026 and the regulation of various fees and charges. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2025 External Audit Plan and a motion regarding human trafficking prevention.

• By-law 2025-62: Interim Tax Levies for the Year 2026
• By-law 2025-61: Establish and regulate payment of various fees and charges
• By-law 2025-65: Amendments to traffic and parking regulations on local municipal roads
• By-law 2025-66: Site plan agreement with Artistic Ironworks Ltd.
• Notice of Motion to endorse a Code of Conduct for Human Trafficking Prevention in Niagara Region

The council approved the 2025 external audit plan presented by Deloitte. It received and filed updates from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and the regional councillor. Council endorsed the development of a Code of Conduct for Human Trafficking Prevention in the Niagara Region. Several by‑laws, including fee, tax levy and appointment measures, were approved.

• Extended speaking time on the External Audit Plan (Motion RC-2025-108) – carried
• Approved the external audit plan for FY 2025 (Motion RC-2025-109) – carried
• Received and filed NPCA delegation update (Motion RC-2025-110) – carried
• Received and filed Regional Councillor Foster update (Motion RC-2025-111) – carried
• Approved minutes of November 17 and December 3, 2025 (Motion RC-2025-112) – carried
• Approved Committee of the Whole recommendations (Motion RC-2025-113) – carried
• Waived procedure by‑law to consider notice of motion on human‑trafficking code (Motion RC-2025-114) – carried
• Endorsed development of a Code of Conduct for Human Trafficking Prevention (Motion RC-2025-115) – carried as amended

Council Information Package

The Lincoln Town Council will review the weekly Council Information Package. It contains correspondence, public notices, regional budget approvals, and several municipal resolutions. No formal decisions are scheduled; the items are for informational purposes only.

• Public Notice – Shape Lincoln 2051 Official Plan Review
• Region of Niagara approves Waste Management and Water and Wastewater 2026 budgets
• Resolution opposing Ontario's Bill 60 (City of Thorold)
• Resolution extending deadline for fire certification requirements (St. Charles)
• Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) document

Museum Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Lincoln Museum Advisory Committee meeting on Dec 11, 2025 contains no listed items or decisions. No proposals, contracts, rezoning, or hearings are detailed. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Housing Select Committee

The Housing Select Committee is scheduled to meet on December 9, 2025. The agenda is currently empty, and no specific items have been listed for discussion.

Committee of the Whole

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package for the December 5, 2025 meeting circulates a set of correspondence items for members to review. Items include minutes from the Town of Lincoln Committee of Adjustment (August 26, 2025) and the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (November 13, 2025), media releases about the end of the Lincoln‑Grimsby Shared Fire Service and the completion of the St. Paul Street West Bridge replacement, and resolutions concerning shared fire services and an alcohol container return system. No formal decisions are recorded in this agenda; it serves as an informational briefing.

• Town of Lincoln Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes – August 26, 2025
• Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes – November 13, 2025
• Media Release – Lincoln‑Grimsby Shared Fire Service Ends
• Town of Lincoln Resolution – Shared Fire Services Review
• Region of Niagara News Release – Replacement of St. Paul Street West Bridge in St. Catharines Complete

Special Council Meeting

The Lincoln Town Council will hear a presentation on the Shared Fire Services Review and review the Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee’s recommendation report. It will then consider motions to adopt by‑law 2025‑60 and to address confidential matters, along with routine procedural motions.

• Presentation by L. Quan (EMG) on Shared Fire Services Review (Item 8.1)
• Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee minutes (Oct 8, 2025) and recommendation report JFSAC‑25‑03
• EMG Final Recommendation Report on Shared Fire Services Review (Item 8.1)
• Motion to adopt by‑law 2025‑60 to confirm and ratify council matters
• Motion to consider confidential matters

The council received and filed several fire‑services review reports for information. It approved Option 1 of the Shared Fire Services Review, dissolving the shared fire chief model and directing staff to develop transition plans for independent fire departments. The council also enacted By‑law 2025‑60 to confirm the meeting proceedings and adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.

• Received and filed EMG Final Recommendation Report (Motion SC-2025-103) – Carried
• Received and filed Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee Minutes (Motion SC-2025-104) – Carried
• Approved Option 1 – dissolve shared fire chief model and return to independent fire departments, with staff to prepare transition plans (Motion SC-2025-105) – Carried
• Enacted By‑law 2025‑60 to confirm Special Council proceedings (Motion SC-2025-106) – Carried
• Adjourned the Special Council meeting at 6:45 p.m. (Motion SC-2025-107) – Carried

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a consent agenda that includes minutes from the Age‑Friendly and Active Community Committee (Sept 4 2025) and the Heritage Advisory Committee (Sept 11 2025), the Beamsville Downtown Business Improvement Area 2026 budget, and the 2025 Q3 operating and capital financial reports. It will also receive updates on infrastructure, emergency management, provincial legislation, short‑term accommodation licensing, and a notice of intention to designate 2818 Prince William Street. No specific motions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• Consent agenda: Age‑Friendly and Active Community minutes – Sept 4 2025
• Consent agenda: Heritage Advisory Committee minutes – Sept 11 2025
• Consent agenda: Beamsville Downtown BIA 2026 Budget (EDC‑17‑25)
• Consent agenda: 2025 Q3 Operating and Capital Financial Report (FN‑15‑25)
• Notice of Intention to Designate – 2818 Prince William Street (PD‑29‑25)

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package is a weekly circulation of correspondence and notices for council members. It includes the adoption of the 2026 budget and updates on local infrastructure and zoning decisions.

• Adoption of the 2026 Town of Lincoln Budget
• Sanitary Backwater Valve Pilot Subsidy Program public notice
• Speed reduction extension to 50km/h on Spring Creek Road
• Minor variance decisions for 3705 11th Street and 4287 Queen Street
• Lincoln Avenue Road Reconstruction update

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications: PLVAR-2025-0015 for 3705 11th Street (Michael Frederico) and PLVAR-2025-0016 for 4287 Queen Street (Stanley Paulus). The meeting will also include a motion to approve the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting and a presentation of the 2026 hearing schedule. The agenda ends with a motion to adjourn.

• Minor variance application PLVAR-2025-0015 – 3705 11th Street (Michael Frederico)
• Minor variance application PLVAR-2025-0016 – 4287 Queen Street (Stanley Paulus)
• Motion to approve Committee of Adjustment minutes from October 28, 2025
• Presentation of the 2026 Committee of Adjustment hearing schedule
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The Committee of Adjustment granted a minor variance for 3705 Eleventh Street, allowing a 1.2‑metre side‑yard setback. It also granted a minor variance for 4287 Queen Street, permitting zero square metres of contiguous amenity space and eliminating the required visitor parking space. The Committee approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting and set the next hearing for January 27, 2026.

• Granted PLVAR-2025-0015 variance for 3705 Eleventh St (side‑yard setback)
• Granted PLVAR-2025-0016 variance for 4287 Queen St (amenity space & parking reduction)
• Approved October 28, 2025 Committee of Adjustment minutes
• Adjourned meeting and scheduled next hearing for Jan 27, 2026

Budget Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package is a weekly circulation of correspondence and notices for council members. It contains public notices regarding road closures, heritage designations, and infrastructure projects.

• Heritage Designation of 2944 Twenty First Street and 4235 Queen Street (By-law Nos. 2025-52 and 2025-53)
• Temporary road closure of Main Street in Jordan for the Starlight Market on November 21, 2025
• Temporary road closure of High Road at High Road Bridge from November 24 to November 28, 2025
• Town Wide Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) Sewer Rehabilitation Program
• Beamsville Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) Investigation

Council Meeting

The Town of Lincoln council will meet on November 17, 2025, to consider approving previous council minutes, standing committee recommendations, and several by-laws including traffic speed limits and a subdivision dedication. The meeting will also feature presentations from the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara and a regional councillor update.

• By-law 2025-56: Amends traffic and parking by-law to regulate speed limits on Schedule 'W'
• By-law 2025-57: Dedicates lands for public highway in Maplecrest Estates Phase 2C
• By-law 2025-58: Amends Clean Yards By-law for land maintenance
• By-law 2025-59: Confirms and ratifies council resolutions
• Budget Committee minutes from November 5 and 12, 2025

The council approved three by‑laws: one to amend speed‑limit rules, one to dedicate land for a public highway in the Maplecrest Estates Phase 2C subdivision, and one to amend the Clean Yards by‑law. It also adopted a by‑law confirming the proceedings of this meeting and approved several routine items such as previous minutes and standing‑committee recommendations.

• Approved By‑law 2025‑56 to amend By‑law No. 89‑2000 (speed limits) – carried
• Approved By‑law 2025‑57 to dedicate lands for public highway in Maplecrest Estates Phase 2C – carried
• Approved By‑law 2025‑58 to amend By‑law 2018‑92 (Clean Yards) – carried
• Adopted By‑law 2025‑59 to confirm council proceedings from this meeting – carried
• Approved minutes of the October 27, 2025 council meeting – carried
• Approved standing‑committee recommendations (Committee of the Whole Nov 3; Budget Committee Nov 5 & 12) – carried
• Received and filed information from the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre delegation – carried
• Received and filed information from Regional Councillor Foster delegation – carried

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package for November 14, 2025 includes public notices of minor variance applications for 3705 11th Street and 4287 Queen Street. It also contains public service announcements about the Keep It Clear traffic‑control event that occurred on November 9‑10, 2025, and a Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing letter regarding the Building Faster Act. No items listed require a council decision at this meeting.

• Notice of public meeting for a minor variance application – 3705 11th Street
• Notice of public meeting for a minor variance application – 4287 Queen Street
• Public Service Announcement – Keep It Clear event (Nov 9 2025)
• Public Service Announcement – Keep It Clear ended (Nov 10 2025)
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing letter on the Building Faster Bill to the House of Commons

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the potential heritage designation of multiple properties and a grand oak tree. The body will also review updates on previous designations and recap recent community events.

• Notice of Intention to Designate: 4881 King Street, Beamsville
• Potential Designation: 2818 Prince William Street, Jordan Station
• Potential Designation: 3799 Main Street, Jordan
• Potential Designation: Grand Oak Tree at 4600 Victoria Avenue, Vineland
• Designation updates for 2944 Twenty First Street, Jordan and 4235 Queen Street, Beamsville

Budget Committee

The Lincoln Budget Committee will consider the 2026 Operating Budget (FN-13-25) and the 2026 Fees and Charges (FN-11-25). Staff will present reports and supporting appendices for each item. Public delegations may be submitted, including a presentation from the Niagara Industrial Association on the operating budget.

• 2026 Operating Budget (FN-13-25)
• 2026 Fees and Charges (FN-11-25)
• Delegation request from J. Sherlock, Niagara Industrial Association on item 7.1

The committee carried several motions, including extending a presentation, receiving delegation materials, and moving to a closed session. It adopted a motion to receive and file the 2026 Operating Budget report and to recommend the council adopt a compliance report and prepare the Annual Taxation Levying By‑law. It also approved the 2026 Fees and Charges report, recommending council approve the fees and adopt a revised Fees and Charges By‑law effective Jan 1 2026, repealing By‑law 2024‑85.

• Motion COWB-2025-04: Extend Niagara Industrial Association presentation to ten minutes – Carried
• Motion COWB-2025-05: Receive and file delegation and presentation from Jordan Sherlock – Carried
• Motion COWB-2025-06: Adjourn to closed session under Municipal Act – Carried
• Motion COWB-2025-07: Resume in open session – Carried
• Motion COWB-2025-08: Receive and file confidential update on Subsection 239(2)(a) – Carried
• Motion COWB-2025-09: Receive and file 2026 Operating Budget report, recommend council adopt compliance report and prepare Annual Taxation Levying By‑law – Carried
• Motion COWB-2025-10: Receive and file 2026 Fees and Charges report, recommend council approve fees and adopt revised Fees and Charges By‑law effective Jan 1 2026, repeal By‑law 2024‑85 – Carried

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for the Lincoln, Ontario Committee of the Whole on 2025-11-10 contains no listed items, only boilerplate headings and software credits. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package for November 7, 2025 contains several items for the council's information only. It includes a public notice about 5205 King Street, a resident letter on Hixon Street traffic calming, a media release announcing the opening of Sho'arishon Park, and multiple resolutions on the publication of the Sexual Offender Registry and other regional matters. No decisions or votes are listed; the items are for informational review.

• Public Notice – Report No. PD-28-25 on 5205 King Street
• Resident Letter – Hixon Street Neighbourhood Traffic Calming – Resident Feedback
• Media Release – Town of Lincoln Celebrates Opening of Sho'arishon Park
• Resolution – Publication of the Sexual Offender Registry (Town of Pelham)
• Letter – 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) to Heads of Council

Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee

The Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee agenda for November 6 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific discussions, decisions, or proposals.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee of the Whole will meet to review the 2026 Budget (FN-12-25). The discussion includes proposed capital and operating budgets, as well as specific budget presentations for the Fire Department and the Beamsville Improvement Area.

• 2026 Proposed Capital Budget
• 2026 Proposed Tax Levy Supported Operating Budget
• 2026 Proposed Utility Rate Supported Operating Budget
• 2026 Lincoln Pelham Public Library Operating Budget
• 2026 Beamsville Improvement Area Operating Budget

The Budget Committee reviewed staff overviews of the 2026 Capital Budget and the Fire Department budget. After discussion, members passed Motion COWB-2025-03 to receive and file Report FN‑12‑25 and its presentation on the 2026 Capital Budget. No other motions were decided.

• Motion COWB-2025-03 to receive and file 2026 Capital Budget report carried

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will first approve a consent agenda that includes minutes from the Housing Select Committee and Museum Advisory Committee, as well as a provincial population and employment forecast report. It will then review several Planning & Economic Development reports: Clean Yards By-law amendments, an Indigenous Engagement and Cultural Practices policy with a Sho’aríshon Park use policy, a notice of intention to designate 4881 King Street, municipal support for St. David’s Hydroponics Cogen Lincoln Ltd. long‑term capacity services project, and an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for Bousfields Inc. at 5205 King Street. A Community Services & Infrastructure report on the Backwater Valve Pilot Subsidy Program will also be discussed, followed by a confidential item.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment by Bousfields Inc. at 5205 King Street (PD-28-25)
• Clean Yards By-law Amendments (PD-22-25)
• Indigenous Engagement and Cultural Practices Policy and Sho’aríshon Park Use Policy (EDC-14-25)
• Notice of Intention to Designate – 4881 King Street (PD-25-25)
• Backwater Valve Pilot Subsidy Program (PW-10-25)

The Committee of the Whole approved a draft amendment to the Clean Yards By‑law and recommended Council adopt it. It also approved the Indigenous Engagement and Cultural Practices Policy and the Sho’aríshon Park Use Policy. A backwater valve pilot subsidy program was approved retroactively and funded for 2026. Additional actions included heritage designation of 4881 King Street, support for St. David’s Hydroponics project, and making a previously confidential zoning report public.

• Approved draft Clean Yards By‑law amendment (Motion PED‑2025‑56)
• Approved Indigenous Engagement and Cultural Practices Policy and Sho’aríshon Park Use Policy (Motion PED‑2025‑57)
• Designated 4881 King Street as heritage property and directed Notice of Intention to Designate (Motion PED‑2025‑58)
• Endorsed St. David’s Hydroponics Cogen Lincoln Ltd project and adopted Resolution of Support (Motion PED‑2025‑59)
• Approved Backwater Valve Pilot Subsidy Program retroactive to Jan 1 2025 and for 2026 budget (Motion CSI‑2025‑21)
• Made the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendment report public after closed‑session review (Motion CSI‑2025‑24)

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package for October 31, 2025 contains a range of items circulated to council members, including memos, media releases, and public notices. The only items that reflect council decisions are the signed notices of minor variance approvals for 4254 Fly Road, 4255 Springcreek Road, and 4968 Greenlane Road. Other items are informational, such as a procurement by‑law repeal and replacement, a veterans crosswalk media release, and a regional safety blitz announcement.

• Signed Decision – Minor Variance for 4254 Fly Road
• Signed Decision – Minor Variance for 4255 Springcreek Road
• Signed Decision – Minor Variance for 4968 Greenlane Road
• Procurement By‑law – Repeal and Replace (CLK‑C 2025‑069 CSD 13‑2025)
• Media Release – Unveiling of Second Veterans Crosswalk

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold statutory public meetings to consider three minor variance applications and one consent application. The body will also review the Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference.

• Minor Variance Application PLVAR-2025-0011: 4255 Springcreek Rd (Brian Nordeman)
• Minor Variance Application PLVAR-2025-0013: 4254 Fly Rd (Lloyd Rozema)
• Minor Variance Application PLVAR-2025-0012: 4968 Greenlane Rd (Justin Cruse)
• Consent Application PLCON-2025-0010: 4968 Greenlane Rd (Justin Cruse)
• Review of Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference

The Committee of Adjustment granted an application to convey 0.14 hectares (563 m²) of land at 4968 Greenlane Road. The approval includes conditions for a lot grading and servicing plan, utility permits, tree preservation, and disclosures about nearby railway right‑of‑way. The motion was moved by J. Brandon, seconded by J.M. Dykstra and was carried.

• Granted reduced side yard setback variance for 4255 Springcreek Rd (CARRIED)
• Granted short‑term accommodation variance for 4254 Fly Rd (CARRIED)
• Granted reduced lot frontage variance for 4968 Greenlane Rd (CARRIED)
• Approved consent to convey 0.14 ha (563 m²) of land at 4968 Greenlane Rd (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

The Town of Lincoln Council will consider several new by-laws, including regulations for election signs and the establishment of a Committee of Adjustment. The body will also vote on designating two specific properties as having cultural heritage value.

• By-law 2025-50: Manage and regulate election signs
• By-law 2025-51: Establish a Committee of Adjustment and terms of reference
• By-law 2025-52: Heritage designation for 2944 Twenty-first Street
• By-law 2025-53: Heritage designation for 4235 Queen Street
• Proclamation for Women Abuse Prevention Month: November 2025

The council carried a motion to approve four by‑laws covering election sign regulation, creation of a Committee of Adjustment, and heritage designations for two properties. It also approved a by‑law confirming the proceedings of this meeting, adopted prior council minutes, and accepted standing committee recommendations. Motions to receive informational updates from Community Living and the Regional Councillor were also carried.

• Approved by‑law 2025-50 to manage election signs and repeal by‑law 2022-28 (carried)
• Approved by‑law 2025-51 to establish a Committee of Adjustment and repeal by‑law 2021-21 (carried)
• Approved by‑law 2025-52 to designate 2944 Twenty‑first Street as a heritage property (carried)
• Approved by‑law 2025-53 to designate 4235 Queen Street as a heritage property (carried)
• Approved by‑law 2025-54 to confirm council proceedings of the October 27 meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes of the September 22, 2025 council meeting (carried)
• Approved recommendations from the Budget Committee (Sept 29) and Committee of Whole (Oct 6) (carried)
• Received and filed information from Community Living update (motion RC-2025-88) (carried)

Council Information Package

The October 24, 2025 Council Information Package shares a range of public notices, media releases, and external resolutions. Items include an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal withdrawal, a town recognition as a 2025 Employer of Choice, a $2.8 million train station upgrade announcement, and updates on sewage pumping station work. No agenda items are marked for a vote or formal decision at this meeting.

• Ontario Land Tribunal appeal referencing the Ward Boundary Review withdrawn
• Town of Lincoln recognized as a 2025 Employer of Choice (media release)
• $2.8 million train station upgrades unveiled in Niagara Falls (Region of Niagara release)
• Laurie Avenue Sewage Pumping Station and Forcemain upgrades (construction update)
• Third Annual Paint‑a‑Snowplow Contest (Region of Niagara news release)

Housing Select Committee

The Housing Select Committee agenda for October 21, 2025 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions or discussions.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meeting on 2025-10-20 in Lincoln, Ontario has no agenda items recorded. The agenda text contains only placeholders and no substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions. As a result, no specific actions or votes are documented for this session.

Council Information Package

The Lincoln Council Information Package includes notices for public meetings regarding four minor variance applications and a consent application. The agenda also contains updates on awarded contracts, a tree sale, and various resolutions from other municipalities.

• Notice of Public Meeting for Consent and Minor Variance Application - 4968 Greenlane Road
• Notice of Public Meeting for Minor Variance Application - 4254 Fly Road
• Notice of Public Meeting for Minor Variance Application - 4657 Ontario Street
• Notice of Public Meeting for Minor Variance Application - 4255 Springcreek Road
• Notice of Contracts Awarded in Q2 and Q3 of 2025

Museum Advisory Committee

The Lincoln, Ontario Museum Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for 2025-10-16 does not list any specific agenda items. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions are recorded.

Council Information Package

The Lincoln council meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. and will be held online. The agenda consists solely of correspondence and public notices, with no formal decisions or resolutions listed.

• Public notice for parking restrictions on Twenty Third Street
• Public notice for temporary traffic delays on William Street
• PSA regarding Thanksgiving Weekend 2025 hours
• PSA regarding Canada Post strike impacts on water bills
• Brock University 2024-25 Annual Report

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Lincoln, Ontario Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-10-08 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded. Residents should check back for a detailed agenda if one is released later.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to review reports on the Committee of Adjustment's terms of reference and the 2026 election sign by-law. The meeting will also include the approval of the Heritage Advisory Committee minutes and the 2026 council meeting calendar.

• Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference (PD-23-25)
• Election Sign By-law for 2026 (LS-10-25)
• 2026 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar (LS-11-25)
• Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes (July 10, 2025)
• Recognition and Achievement Awards

The Committee adopted the Heritage Advisory Committee minutes from July 10, 2025. It recommended that Council approve a draft bylaw updating the Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference and repeal By-law 2021-21. Several amendments to the Election Sign By-law were voted on, with most carried and one rejected. The 2026 Council and Committee meeting calendar was approved with start times unchanged.

• Adopt Heritage Advisory Committee minutes (July 10, 2025) – carried
• Recommend Council approve Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference bylaw and repeal By-law 2021-21 – carried
• Remove Section 4.2 from Election Sign By-law – carried
• Delete "illuminated" from Section 4.3(b) – lost
• Add wording to end of Section 6.3 of Election Sign By-law – carried
• Approve amended Election Sign By-law and repeal By-law 2022-28 – carried as amended
• Approve 2026 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar with start times unchanged – carried as amended
• Adjourn to closed session for legal matters, then resume open session – carried

Council Information Package

This document is a Council Information Package containing correspondence and notices for review. No decisions are being made or voted upon during this session.

• PSA regarding property tax and water/wastewater due dates during Canada Post strike
• Notice of the passing of Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley
• Media release marking 10 years since Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action
• Letter regarding collection from Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (IC&I) sources
• Resolutions from the City of Welland, City of Pickering, and Township of Wainfleet

Budget Committee

The Lincoln Budget Committee will consider the Overview of Strong Mayor Budget (Report FN-09-25) and the 2026 Budget Introduction (Report FN-10-25). The meeting is procedural, with no specific decisions listed in the agenda. Public comments may be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.

• Overview of Strong Mayor Budget – Report FN-09-25
• 2026 Budget Introduction – Report FN-10-25

The committee adopted Motion COWB-2025-01, recommending that Council shorten two time periods in O. Reg. 530/22 and requesting the Mayor shorten another time period to align with Appendix C timelines. It also adopted Motion COWB-2025-02, directing the committee to receive and file Report FN-10-25 on the 2026 Budget Introduction. Both motions were carried.

• Motion COWB-2025-01 carried: recommended Council decrease time periods in subsections 7(3) and 7(10) of O. Reg. 530/22, and requested the Mayor decrease the time period in subsection 7(6) to align with Appendix C timelines
• Motion COWB-2025-02 carried: committee to receive and file Report FN-10-25 regarding the 2026 Budget Introduction

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package is a weekly circulation of correspondence and reports for council members. It contains notices of intention to designate two properties and various resolutions regarding regional transit, health care, and safety.

• Notice of Intention to Designate 2944 Twenty-First Street (Henry Fry House)
• Notice of Intention to Designate 4235 Queen Street
• Resolution supporting Albright Manor's Long-Term Care Bed Request
• Resolution regarding Niagara-Hamilton Transit Connection
• Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre temporary closure from September 29 to October 10, 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Lincoln, Ontario Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2025-09-23 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive business. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Council Meeting

The Lincoln Town Council will vote on a motion to support Albright Manor's application for additional long‑term care beds. A second motion will address bail‑reform measures aimed at community safety. The meeting also includes approval of numerous by‑laws covering site‑plan agreements, traffic and parking regulations, and fee structures, as well as consideration of regional resolutions from Grimsby, Niagara Region and Mississauga.

• Notice of Motion – support Albright Manor application for long‑term care beds (Mayor Easton)
• Notice of Motion – bail reform to strengthen community safety (Mayor Easton)
• By‑law 2025‑33 – site‑plan assumption agreement with 2410002 Ontario Inc.
• By‑law 2025‑38 – amendment to traffic and parking By‑law No. 89‑2000 (Schedule C – Parking Prohibited)
• By‑law 2025‑44 – site‑plan agreement with HAP Farm Holdings Inc. (conflict declared by Councillor Reimer)

The Council waived procedural rules to consider a notice of motion and then adopted a resolution acknowledging and supporting Albright Manor’s application for 192 additional long‑term care beds. It also supported regional transit, election‑integrity, and exotic‑animal resolutions, and approved past meeting minutes and committee recommendations.

• Waived Procedure By‑law 2022‑04 to consider Albright Manor LTC bed request notice (Carried)
• Resolved to acknowledge and support Albright Manor’s request for 192 new long‑term care beds (Carried)
• Waived Procedure By‑law 2022‑04 to consider Bail Reform notice (Carried)
• Supported and endorsed Niagara and Hamilton Transit Connection resolution (Carried)
• Supported and endorsed “Elect Respect” campaign resolution (Carried)
• Supported and endorsed Exotic Animal Regulations resolution (Carried)
• Approved Council minutes from July 30, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved Committee of the Whole recommendations from September 9 and 15, 2025 (Carried)

Council Information Package

This document is a Council Information Package circulated to members for their review. It contains correspondence, public notices, and resolutions from other municipalities; no decisions are being voted on.

• Temporary road closure of Greenlane Road from September 22 to September 24, 2025
• Temporary road closure of Ontario Street Southbound Lane at Greenlane from September 22 to September 24, 2025
• Update on Ashby Drive Storm Water Management (SWM) Pond Rehabilitation
• Community Emergency Preparedness Grant Round 3 launch memo
• Resolutions from other municipalities regarding the Niagara-GTA Transit Corridor and bail reform

Housing Select Committee

The agenda for the Lincoln, Ontario Housing Select Committee meeting on 2025-09-16 contains no listed items; it only shows placeholders and generic headings. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive reports from the Community Services & Infrastructure Committee and the General Business & Finance Committee. Items include an operational plan improvement for electric vehicle chargers, the 2025 Q2 operating and capital financial report, and a comparison of leasing versus buying fleet vehicles. The meeting also considers minutes from three advisory committees and an update to the Accountability and Transparency Policy.

• Electric Vehicle Chargers – Operational Plan Improvements (PW-09-25)
• 2025 Q2 Operating and Capital Financial Report (FN-07-25)
• Fleet Lease vs Buy analysis (FN-08-25)
• Accountability and Transparency Policy Update (LS-08-25)
• Minutes of Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee (June 5, 2025)

The Committee adopted three advisory‑committee minutes on the consent agenda. It recommended that Council amend Schedule A of the Fees and Charges By‑law 2024‑85 to set the EV charger hourly rate at $2.50 (tax inclusive) and add a $200 monthly sponsorship rate. The Committee also approved the Q2 financial report recommendations, the revised Accountability and Transparency Policy, and moved to a closed‑session for a confidential personnel matter before resuming in open session.

• Adopted Age‑Friendly, Museum, and Joint Fire Services advisory committee minutes (consent agenda) – carried
• Recommended Council amend Fees and Charges By‑law 2024‑85: hourly EV charger rate $2.50 tax‑inclusive, $200 monthly sponsorship – carried
• Approved 2025 Q2 Operating and Capital Financial Report recommendations (Appendix B) – carried
• Approved receipt and filing of Fleet Lease vs Buy report – carried
• Approved revised Accountability and Transparency Policy (Appendix A) – carried
• Adjourned to closed session to address confidential personnel matter – carried
• Resumed meeting in open session after closed session – carried
• Filed confidential update and directed staff to act on the closed‑session item – carried

Council Information Package

The meeting is a weekly Council Information Package session with no decisions scheduled. The agenda includes correspondence, public notices, and media releases from the Town of Lincoln and other municipalities.

• Town of Lincoln passes heavy vehicle traffic by-law for Thirty Road and Mountainview Road
• Town of Lincoln welcomes new family physician through recruitment incentive program
• Regional Road 81, King Street, Twenty Mile Creek Bridge Replacement
• Town of Lincoln to participate in 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference
• Letters of thanks regarding Mayor Easton's charity golf tournament

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to consider the designation of several properties and discuss upcoming community events. The body will review notices of intention to designate and potential designations for specific addresses.

• Notice of Intention to Designate: 2944 Twenty First Street, Jordan
• Notice of Intention to Designate: 4235 Queen Street, Beamsville
• Potential Designation: 4881 King Street, Beamsville
• Potential Designation: 3799 Main Street, Jordan
• Preparation for Pioneer Day (Sept 20) and Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival (Oct 10-13)

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or action items listed for this meeting.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a recommendation on a Private Property Tree By‑law (PD‑19‑25). It will review the Physician Recruitment Program awarding report (EDC‑13‑25). Notices of intention to designate 4235 Queen Street, Beamsville (PD‑17‑25) and 2944 21st Street, Jordan (PD‑18‑25) will be discussed. A Vision Vineland Central Business District streetscape and master plan (PD‑21‑25) will also be presented.

• Private Property Tree By‑law Recommendation (PD‑19‑25)
• Physician Recruitment Program – Awarding Report (EDC‑13‑25)
• Notice of Intention to Designate – 4235 Queen Street, Beamsville (PD‑17‑25)
• Notice of Intention to Designate – 2944 21st Street, Jordan (PD‑18‑25)
• Vision Vineland: Central Business District Streetscape and Master Plan (PD‑21‑25)

The Planning and Economic Development Committee received and filed reports on a new Private Property Tree By-law and recommended council approval of the draft by‑law, an amendment to Fees and Charges By‑law 2024‑85, and an amendment to By‑law 2024‑50. It also approved a $25,000 physician recruitment incentive for Dr. Danielle Robinson and designated two heritage properties. Finally, the committee approved an amendment to the Procedural By‑law to remove the chair‑relinquishment requirement.

• Received and filed report PD-19-25 on Private Property Tree By-law (CARRIED)
• Recommended Council approve draft Private Property Tree By-law (CARRIED)
• Recommended Council amend Fees and Charges By-law 2024-85 to add application fees (CARRIED)
• Recommended Council amend By-law 2024-50 to remove tree protection provisions (CARRIED)
• Approved $25,000 physician recruitment incentive to Dr. Danielle Robinson (CARRIED)
• Designated 4235 Queen Street, Beamsville as a heritage property (CARRIED)
• Designated 2944 Twenty-First Street, Jordan as a heritage property (CARRIED)
• Approved amendment to Procedural By-law to eliminate chair relinquishment requirement (CARRIED)

Council Information Package

The council will receive a Council Information Package containing correspondence items for the week ending September 5, 2025. Items include regional news releases, transit statistics, resolutions from neighboring municipalities, public notices, and letters of thanks. No formal decisions are listed; the package serves to inform council members of recent developments and external communications.

• Region of Niagara news release on AMO key priorities
• Niagara Transit Q2 statistics reports (Commingled Statistics and Microtransit Dashboard)
• Resolution from City of Port Colborne supporting the Elect Respect Campaign
• Public notice of study commencement for the 2026 Water and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan
• Letter of thanks from Niagara Children’s Centre regarding Mayor Easton's charity golf tournament

Museum Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.

Council Information Package

The council will consider adopting the Private Property Tree By-law. It will also approve minor variance decisions for 5092 Charles Street and 4129 Hixon Street. The package includes public notices about temporary road closures for the Greenlane Road Reconstruction Project in September 2025, a lane closure on Ontario Street at Greenlane, and the Lincoln Museum outdoor site closure from Sept 2‑12 2025. Additional items are a relocation notice for Municipal Law Enforcement to 4317 Central Avenue, a tree and rain barrel sale, and Labour Day weekend holiday hours.

• Adoption of Private Property Tree By-law
• Decision of Minor Variance – 5092 Charles Street
• Decision of Minor Variance – 4129 Hixon Street
• Temporary road closures for Greenlane Road Reconstruction Project (Sept 2025)
• Temporary closure of Ontario Street southbound lane at Greenlane

Committee of Adjustment

The Lincoln Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications: PLVAR-2025-0009 for 5092 Charles Street (applicants Jessica Richardson and Andrew Duncan) and PLVAR-2025-0010 for 4129 Hixon Street (applicant Pine Glen Beamsville Inc.). The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting and to adjourn, scheduling the next meeting for September 23, 2025.

• Minor variance application PLVAR-2025-0009 – 5092 Charles St. – Jessica Richardson & Andrew Duncan
• Minor variance application PLVAR-2025-0010 – 4129 Hixon St. – Pine Glen Beamsville Inc.
• Motion to approve Committee of Adjustment minutes from July 22, 2025
• Motion to adjourn and set next meeting for September 23, 2025

The Committee of Adjustment approved two minor variance applications. One permits a larger accessory structure at 5092 Charles Street, allowing 16% lot coverage and an 8.5‑metre height. The other grants reduced lot area, frontage and setback requirements for the subdivision at 4129 Hixon Street. The meeting minutes were approved and the next meeting was scheduled for September 23, 2025.

• Granted variance for PLVAR-2025-0009 at 5092 Charles St: lot coverage 16% (vs 10%) and height 8.5 m (vs 6 m) – motion carried
• Granted variance for PLVAR-2025-0010 at 4129 Hixon St: reduced minimum lot area, frontage and rear‑yard setbacks for semi‑detached dwellings, street townhouses and block townhouses – motion carried
• Approved Committee of Adjustment minutes of July 22, 2025 – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting and set next meeting for September 23, 2025 – motion carried

Council Information Package

This document is a weekly information package provided to Council members. It contains correspondence, public notices, and reports for informational purposes rather than items for decision.

• Temporary road closure at High Road Bridge from August 25 to September 19, 2025
• Temporary road closure on Lincoln Avenue from South Service Road for August 22 to August 29, 2025
• Gross weight restriction for Thirty Road and Mountainview Road starting September 8
• Gabion wall repair update for High Road Bridge
• Niagara Region Public Health confirmation of the first 2025 human West Nile virus case

Council Information Package

The Lincoln Council Information Package includes a media release about a $41 million irrigation infrastructure project and various public notices for upcoming hearings and resolutions.

• Mayor Easton leads securing $41 million for irrigation infrastructure
• Notice of Public Meeting for 3410 Twenty Mile Road
• Notice of Public Meeting for 3750 Concession 1 Road
• Notice of Adoption for Official Plan Amendment 20
• Notice of Passing for Zoning By-law Amendment 26Z-16-2503

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The agenda does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. It appears to be a placeholder agenda with no detailed proposals, votes, or contracts noted.

The committee approved the meeting agenda and accepted the April 16 minutes. It formally received the fire masterplan consultant update presented by Almira DiClaudio. The next meeting was scheduled for October 8, 2025 (backup October 7).

• Agenda approved (motion by Councillor Pachereva, seconded by Councillor Davoli)
• April 16 minutes received (motion by Mayor Jordan, seconded by Mayor Easton)
• Consultant update on Fire Masterplan received (motion by Councillor Pachereva, seconded by Mayor Jordan)
• Next meeting scheduled for October 8, 2025 (backup October 7, 2025)

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package circulated to members of Council. It contains correspondence, public notices, and media releases for information purposes.

• Groundbreaking for Hampton by Hilton Hotel in Beamsville
• Minor Variance Application public meeting notice for 4129 Hixon Street
• Minor Variance Application public meeting notice for 5092 Charles Street
• Road closure notice for Regional Road 69 (Twenty Mile Road)
• Letter of support for Bill 9 regarding mandatory leaves of absence for elected officials

Council Information Package

The council will review the weekly Council Information Package, which includes a public notice that a new ward‑boundary and council‑composition by‑law has been passed, several media releases, public service announcements, and resolutions from neighboring jurisdictions. No formal motions or votes are listed for this meeting; the items are for informational purposes only.

• Adoption of a new ward structure and council composition by‑law (Ward Boundary Review – July 2025)
• Mayor's 2025 Charity Golf Tournament raised $53,000 (media release)
• Commercial vehicle safety enforcement initiative for July 2025 (media release)
• Heat warning issued for Niagara Region July 27‑29 2025 (public service announcement)
• Civic Holiday 2025 holiday hours and activities (public service announcement)

Council Meeting

The Town of Lincoln Council will consider several by-law motions, including a by-law to adopt a new ward structure and council composition. Other by-laws propose changes to traffic and parking regulations and authorize a farm‑help house site‑plan agreement. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the June 30, 2025 council minutes and confirming council proceedings.

• By‑law 2025‑28: adopt new ward structure and council composition
• By‑law 2025‑29: amend traffic and parking regulations on local roads (Schedule C – Parking Prohibited)
• By‑law 2025‑30: authorize execution of a farm‑help house site‑plan agreement
• Motion to approve Council minutes of June 30, 2025
• Motion to confirm proceedings of the council meeting

The council approved the minutes from June 30, 2025 and accepted standing‑committee recommendations. It adopted By‑law 2025‑28 to create a new ward structure and council composition with a 6‑to‑3 vote. It also passed By‑laws 2025‑29 (traffic and parking), 2025‑30 (farm‑help house site plan), and 2025‑31 (confirming council proceedings). All motions were carried.

• Motion RC-2025-65 – receive and file Regional Councillor Update – carried
• Motion RC-2025-66 – approve Council minutes of June 30, 2025 – carried
• Motion RC-2025-67 – approve Standing Committee recommendations – carried
• Motion RC-2025-68 – adopt new ward structure and council composition (By‑law 2025‑28) – carried (6 to 3)
• Motion RC-2025-69 – approve By‑law 2025‑29 (traffic/parking) and By‑law 2025‑30 (farm‑help house site plan) – carried
• Motion RC-2025-70 – adopt By‑law 2025‑31 to confirm council proceedings – carried
• Motion RC-2025-71 – adjourn the meeting – carried

Council Information Package

This document is a Council Information Package containing correspondence and notices circulated to council members. It does not contain items for decision or discussion.

• Police investigation regarding an incident at Charles Daley Park
• Minor Variance and Consent notices for 4106, 4110, and 4116 Bridgeport Avenue
• Minor Variance and Consent notice for 4304 23rd and Second Avenue
• Public notice regarding telephone service disruption
• Heat Warning for Niagara Region from July 24-25

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider a consent application submitted by Kamps Greenhouses Inc. for the property at 4304 23rd St./Second Ave. The meeting will also review correspondence related to applications, approve the minutes from May 27, 2025, and address any delegations and other business items.

• Consent application – Kamps Greenhouses Inc., 4304 23rd St./Second Ave. (PLCON-2025-0008)
• Motion to approve Committee of Adjustment minutes from May 27, 2025
• Review of correspondence relating to applications
• Delegations
• Other business

The Committee of Adjustment approved the application (PLCON-2025-0008) to convey 1.9 hectares of land for Kamps Greenhouses, granting provisional consent with conditions. The Committee also approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. Finally, the Committee adjourned and scheduled its next meeting for August 26, 2025.

• Granted provisional consent for Kamps Greenhouses land conveyance (application PLCON-2025-0008) – carried
• Approved the Committee of Adjustment minutes of May 27, 2025 – carried
• Adjourned the meeting and set next meeting for August 26, 2025 – carried

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a housing needs demand study and proposed affordable housing targets, along with updates on economic development, heritage, and climate initiatives. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

• Lincoln Housing Needs Demand Study and Proposed Affordable Housing Targets
• Corporate Climate Adaptation Plan and Environmental Initiatives Update
• 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Year in Review
• Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of May 8, 2025
• Museum Advisory Committee Annual Update

The Committee adopted the Heritage Advisory Committee minutes from May 8, 2025. It received delegations to file information on the Lincoln Housing Needs Demand Study and its affordable housing targets. The Committee endorsed that 10% of new ownership homes and 30% of new rental homes be affordable. It also received and filed reports on the Climate Adaptation Plan, Economic Development 2024 review, Museum Advisory update, Heritage Advisory update, and the Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory update.

• Adopted Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of May 8, 2025 (carried)
• Received delegations to file information on Lincoln Housing Needs Demand Study (carried)
• Endorsed affordable housing target: 10% of new ownership and 30% of new rental housing be affordable (carried)
• Received and filed report on Corporate Climate Adaptation Plan and Environmental Initiatives (carried)
• Received and filed 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Year in Review report (carried)
• Received and filed Museum Advisory Committee Annual Update report (carried)
• Received and filed Heritage Advisory Committee Annual Update report (carried)
• Received and filed Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee Annual Update report (carried)

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package includes several public notices: a temporary road closure on Cedar Lane at Greenlane Road (July 16‑18), an amendment to the 2020 Community Improvement Plan’s Downtown Forgivable Loan Program, adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 46 and Zoning By‑law Amendment 2025‑092, a collaborative response to the federal Strong Mayor Powers proposal, and a resolution concerning Bill C‑2 on money‑laundering legislation. No items are listed for formal decision at this meeting.

• Temporary Road Closure – Cedar Lane at Greenlane Road (July 16‑18)
• Amendment to the 2020 Community Improvement Plan – Downtown Forgivable Loan Program
• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 46 and Zoning By‑law Amendment 2025‑092
• Trent Hills Council’s response to Strong Mayor Powers proposal
• Resolution Re Bill C‑2, Section 77.5(1) – Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Act

Council Information Package

This document is a Council Information Package circulated to members for review. It contains public notices, regional news releases, and resolutions from other municipalities; no decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Minor Variance Application public meeting notice for 5552 Fly Road
• Construction notice for King Street (RR 81) and Ontario Street (RR 18) intersection
• Heat Warning PSA for Niagara Region from July 11-16, 2025
• Town of Grimsby resolution regarding Niagara Hamilton Transit Connection
• City of Thorold resolution regarding Addiction, Mental Health and Homelessness

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will approve minutes from its May 8 meeting and consider four potential heritage designations at 2944 Twenty First Street (Jordan), 4235 Queen Street (Beamsville), 2818 Prince William Street (Jordan Station), and 4881 King Street (Beamsville). It will also receive updates on community events, research projects, a designation report for 3799 Main Street (Jordan), and a heritage permit and grant status for 4225 Fly Road. The meeting includes a discussion of a salvage plan and sets the next meeting for September 11, 2025.

• Potential heritage designation – 2944 Twenty First Street, Jordan
• Potential heritage designation – 4235 Queen Street, Beamsville
• Potential heritage designation – 2818 Prince William Street, Jordan Station
• Potential heritage designation – 4881 King Street, Beamsville
• Heritage permit & grant update – 4225 Fly Road

The Heritage Advisory Committee approved the May 8, 2025 minutes. It voted to support potential heritage designations for 2944 Twenty First Street and 4235 Queen Street, directing staff to prepare Notices of Intention to Designate. Members were assigned research reports for 2818 Prince William Street and 4881 King Street, and approved tasks for upcoming community events and salvage plans.

• Approved May 8, 2025 Heritage Advisory Committee minutes (consensus)
• Supported potential designation of 2944 Twenty First Street; staff to prepare NOITD and recommendation report
• Supported potential designation of 4235 Queen Street; staff to prepare NOITD and recommendation report
• Assigned G. Dandridge and M. Seaman to research and draft designation report for 2818 Prince William Street
• Assigned K. Kawall to research and draft designation report for 4881 King Street
• Approved tasks for Pioneer Day and Ball’s Falls festivals: finalize ideas, obtain receipts, provide two display tables, and have planning staff contact Grimsby for assistance
• Directed Planning staff to obtain salvage‑plan information from City of St. Catharines and to contact City of Markham
• Directed Planning staff to provide an update on the Grand Oak tree designation at the next meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Bousfields Inc. for the property at 5205 King Street (PD-17-25). It will also consider a by‑law to protect trees on private property in urban areas (PD-12-25) and receive several financial and service reports, including the 2024 audited financial statements and 2025 water, stormwater and wastewater reports. Minutes from recent advisory committees and the Housing Select Committee will be approved through the consent agenda.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment by Bousfields Inc. at 5205 King Street (PD-17-25)
• By‑law to Protect Trees on Private Property in the Urban Areas (PD-12-25)
• 2024 Year End and Audited Financial Statement Reports (FN-05-25)
• 2025 Q1 Operating and Capital Financial Reports (FN-06-25)
• 2025 Town of Lincoln Water, Stormwater and Wastewater Annual Reports (PW-08-25)

The General Business & Finance Committee approved the 2024 audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying recommendations. It also approved the 2025 Q1 operating and capital financial report recommendations and adopted the consent‑agenda items. The Planning & Economic Development Committee received and filed delegations on the Bousfields Official Plan amendment and directed staff to prepare a recommendation report, and it did the same for the private‑property tree‑protection by‑law.

• Approved 2024 audited consolidated financial statements (Motion GBF-2025-15, carried)
• Approved recommendations for 2025 Q1 operating and capital financial reports (Motion GBF-2025-16, carried)
• Adopted consent‑agenda minutes for Housing, Heritage, Age‑Friendly, and Museum committees (Motion PED-2025-35, carried)
• Received and filed delegations for Bousfields Official Plan and Zoning amendment (Motion PED-2025-33, carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a recommendation report on the Bousfields Official Plan amendment (Motion PED-2025-34, carried)
• Received and filed delegation for the private‑property tree‑protection by‑law (Motion PED-2025-36, carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a recommendation report on the tree‑protection by‑law (Motion PED-2025-38, carried)
• Waived rules to continue beyond the hour to finish the agenda (Motion PED-2025-37, carried)

Council Information Package

This document is a weekly information package circulated to Council members. It contains correspondence and public notices for informational purposes; no decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Temporary road closure of Jordan Road (RR 26) at CN Rail Crossing from July 5 to July 9, 2025
• Public notice listing Charles Daley Park Beach as unsafe for swimming
• Heat warning for Niagara Region from July 4 to 5, 2025
• Call for a citizen member for the Niagara Transit Commission Public Advisory Committee
• Resolutions from the City of Pickering and Town of Cobourg opposing Bill 5

Council Meeting

The Lincoln Town Council will consider a report (LS-05-25) on the Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review, presented by Dr. Zachary Spicer of Watson & Associates. Two by‑laws will be voted on: one authorizing a heritage grant agreement with Richard and Brittney Pepper, and another authorizing a Farm Help House site‑plan agreement with the Tigchelaar family. Provincial legislation updates for Bill 5 and Bill 17 will also be discussed, along with approval of the May 26, 2025 council minutes.

• Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review – Report LS‑05‑25 with presentation
• By‑law 2025‑23 to authorize a Heritage Grant agreement with Richard and Brittney Pepper
• By‑law 2025‑24 to authorize a Farm Help House site‑plan agreement with Jeffrey, Daniel, Melissa and Frances Tigchelaar
• Provincial Legislation Updates – Bill 5 and Bill 17 (Report PD‑13‑25)
• Motion to approve council minutes from May 26, 2025

The council voted to adopt Final Option 1 for ward boundaries, effective for the 2026 municipal election. It also approved two by‑laws: a heritage grant agreement and a Farm Help House site‑plan agreement. Additional items approved include previous meeting minutes, a committee minutes filing, and information reports on new provincial legislation.

• Approved Final Option 1 ward boundaries for 2026 election (6‑3)
• Approved Heritage Grant agreement by‑law with Richard and Brittney Pepper
• Approved Farm Help House site‑plan agreement by‑law with Jeffrey Scott Tigchelaar and family
• Approved minutes of May 26 2025 council meeting
• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes of June 2 2025
• Filed information report on Bill 5 and Bill 17 (Protect Ontario Acts)
• Filed Mayor’s Report for the record
• Adopted by‑law 2025‑25 to confirm the proceedings of the June 30 2025 meeting

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package for June 27, 2025 circulates a series of public notices, reports and press releases to council members. No items are selected for formal discussion or decision at this meeting; the package serves only as informational material.

• Proposed Parking Restriction – Twenty Third Street
• Pedestrian Bridge Closure – Tamarac Avenue Bridge (July 2 to Aug 31, 2025)
• Sho’aríshon Park construction starts June 23, 2025
• Konkle Creek Trail closure
• Niagara Region approves new Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan

Committee of Adjustment

The Lincoln, Ontario Committee of Adjustment meeting on June 24, 2025 did not list any agenda items. The agenda contains only placeholders and no decisions or discussions are recorded. No motions, rezoning proposals, contracts, or public hearings are identified.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on June 23, 2025. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific items or decisions listed.

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package for June 20, 2025 circulates a series of public notices, media releases and resolutions to council members. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting; it serves to inform members of upcoming public meetings, road closures, and recent awards and funding announcements. Items include road closure notices, a budget award announcement, and a provincial investment press release.

• Road Closure – Greenlane Road from Lincoln Avenue to Cedarbrook Lane
• Temporary Road Closure – Seventeenth Street at Eighth Avenue
• Public Meeting Notice – 5205 King Street (Revision 1)
• Media Release – Town of Lincoln receives award for 2025 GFOA Budget Presentation
• Press Release – Ontario investing $13 million to protect workers in Niagara Region

Museum Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Lincoln, Ontario Museum Advisory Committee meeting on June 19, 2025 contains no listed items or decisions. No specific topics, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

The Museum Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting and the May 5, 2025 Collections, Research and Exhibits Sub‑Committee meeting. The committee also approved the draft of the 2024 Museum Advisory Committee annual report after making adjustments. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved April 17, 2025 Museum Advisory Committee meeting minutes
• Approved May 5, 2025 Collections, Research and Exhibits Sub‑Committee minutes
• Approved draft of the 2024 Museum Advisory Committee annual report

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The agenda for the June 18, 2025 Lincoln, Ontario Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions, contracts, or hearings. No concrete actions are detailed for discussion or approval.

Council Information Package

The Council Information Package for June 13, 2025 circulates a collection of media releases, public notices, and external resolutions to council members. Items include a temporary closure of the King Street (Regional Road 81) bridge from June 16‑18, the Niagara Irrigation Initiative with up to $1.8 million in funding, and updates on the Laurie Avenue sewage pumping station upgrades. No agenda items are marked for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Temporary Road Closure – King Street (Regional Road 81) bridge, June 16‑18 2025
• Niagara Irrigation Initiative Project announced with up to $1.8 million total funding
• Laurie Avenue Sewage Pumping Station and Forcemain upgrades (construction update)
• Media Release – Town holds graduation ceremony for Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services recruits
• Media Release – Truck Safety Blitz partnership with Niagara Region to address commercial vehicle safety

Housing Select Committee

The Lincoln, Ontario Housing Select Committee is scheduled for June 10, 2025. The agenda provided contains no specific items, resolutions, or discussion topics. As a result, the meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions recorded in the agenda.

Council Information Package

The council will review a collection of items circulated in the weekly Council Information Package. Items include several public notices for consent applications, a memo highlighting an Indigenous health collection, and resolutions on provincial legislation. No formal decisions are recorded for this meeting; the agenda serves to inform council members.

• Public Notice for Consent Application – 4110 Bridgeport Dr
• Public Notice for Consent Application – 4304 23rd St
• Public Notice for Consent Application – 3197 Culp Road
• Memo: Anooj Gegoo Collection featured at Niagara Health Sites for Indigenous Peoples Month
• Resolution: Bill 6, Safer Municipalities Act, 2025

Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee

The Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee meeting on June 5 2025 has no agenda items detailed in the provided document. The agenda consists only of placeholders and no specific discussions, decisions, or proposals are listed.

The Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of verbal updates on the bike rodeo, senior showcase, infrastructure projects, and budget discussions, but no further motions were voted on.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favour)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a 2025 asset management update and a heritage permit application. The meeting also includes presentations from the Niagara Region regarding seniors community and homelessness programs.

• 2025 Asset Management Update (Report FN-04-25)
• Heritage Permit and Restoration and Improvement Grant Application for 4225 Fly Road, Campden (Report PD-11-25)
• Niagara Region Seniors Community Programs (2025) presentation
• Niagara Region Homelessness Programs (2025) presentation
• Confidential discussion regarding a Capital Project update

The Planning & Economic Development Committee approved a heritage permit for 4225 Fly Road to restore its roof and recommended a grant of $8,491, covering up to 50% of the cost. The General Business & Finance Committee approved the updated Asset Management Plan and reallocated budget resources for asset planning and geospatial data systems. The Committee also directed staff to discuss the Affordable Housing Notice of Motion with Niagara Region and filed delegations from Niagara Region representatives.

• Extended delegation speaking time for Niagara Region representatives (Motion CSI-2025-11) – Carried
• Received and filed delegations from Naomi O’Brien and Jeff Sinclair (Motion CSI-2025-12) – Carried
• Directed staff to discuss Affordable Housing Notice of Motion with Jeff Sinclair (Motion CSI-2025-13) – Carried
• Approved Asset Management Plan updates and endorsed budget reallocation for asset planning and geospatial systems (Motion GBF-2025-14) – Carried
• Approved Heritage Permit PLHP‑2025‑0001 for 4225 Fly Road roof restoration (Motion PED-2025-27) – Carried
• Approved Heritage Restoration Grant PLCIP‑2025‑0001 for $8,491 (Motion PED-2025-27) – Carried
• Adjourned to closed session to address confidential items (Motion PED-2025-28) – Carried
• Resumed open session (Motion PED-2025-29) – Carried

Council Information Package

This document is a Council Information Package circulated to members for their review. It contains correspondence, public notices, and regional reports; no decisions are being voted on in this package.

• Temporary road closures for Greenlane Road Reconstruction Project and Yonge Street
• Line painting on Ontario Street
• Minor variance decisions for 3155 Tallman Drive, 4428 Lakeside Drive, and North Service Road
• Niagara Region reports on Combined Sewer Overflow Control and Corporate Climate Change Action Plan
• Resolutions from County of Prince Edward and Town of Petrolia opposing strong mayor powers

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three minor variance applications: one for N. Service Road (QEW-EX64-10A Inc.), one for 4428 Lakeside Drive (Brian & Charmayne Colaco), and one for 3155 Tallman Drive (SJMA Inc.). It will also review a consent application for 3155 Tallman Drive (SJMA Inc.). In addition, the committee will vote on appointing Elizabeth Tomaino as secretary‑treasurer and approve the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting.

• Minor variance application PLVAR-2025-0006 for N. Service Road (QEW-EX64-10A Inc.)
• Minor variance application PLVAR-2025-0007 for 4428 Lakeside Drive (Brian & Charmayne Colaco)
• Minor variance application PLVAR-2025-0005 for 3155 Tallman Drive (SJMA Inc.)
• Consent application PLCON-2025-0006 for 3155 Tallman Drive (SJMA Inc.)
• Motion to appoint Elizabeth Tomaino as secretary‑treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment

The Committee appointed Elizabeth Tomaino as Secretary‑Treasurer. It granted four minor variance applications for properties on N. Service Road, Lakeside Drive, and Tallman Drive. It approved a consent to convey 3 hectares of land at 3155 Tallman Drive. The meeting minutes were approved and the Committee set its next meeting for June 24, 2025.

• Appointed Elizabeth Tomaino as Secretary‑Treasurer (Carried)
• Granted variance PLVAR‑2025‑0006 for QEW‑EX64‑10A (Granted)
• Granted variance PLVAR‑2025‑0007 for 4428 Lakeside Drive (Granted)
• Granted variance PLVAR‑2025‑0005 for SJMA Inc. at 3155 Tallman Drive (Granted)
• Granted consent PLCON‑2025‑0006 to convey 3 hectares at Tallman Drive (Granted)
• Approved Committee of Adjustment minutes of April 23, 2025 (Approved)
• Adjourned meeting and set next meeting for June 24, 2025 (Adjourned)

Council Meeting

The Lincoln Town Council will consider several items, including a notice of motion on affordable housing, approval of the April 28 minutes, and adoption of four by‑laws. The by‑laws cover drainage cost levies, heavy‑vehicle traffic restrictions on town highways, an agreement with the Bank of Montreal, and ratification of council resolutions. The council will also receive proclamations for Deafblind Awareness Month and Pride Month.

• Notice of Motion regarding Affordable Housing – Councillor Pachereva
• By‑law 2025‑19: levy actual cost of maintenance to the Gavora Municipal Drain on assessed lands
• By‑law 2025‑20: regulate and prohibit heavy vehicle traffic on certain highways in the Town of Lincoln
• By‑law 2025‑21: approve the agreement between the Bank of Montreal and the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln
• By‑law 2025‑22: adopt, confirm and ratify matters dealt with by Council Resolution

Council approved a commitment to make a portion of the former Beamsville District Secondary School precinct available for a non‑profit affordable housing project, with location and size to be determined through analysis and stakeholder engagement. The motion passed with a 6‑to‑3 vote. The council also approved several by‑laws and adopted a by‑law confirming the meeting’s proceedings.

• Approved commitment to allocate portion of BDSS precinct for non‑profit affordable housing (6‑3)
• Waived rules to consider Affordable Housing Notice of Motion (CARRIED)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑20 to regulate heavy vehicle traffic (CARRIED)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑19 to levy maintenance cost of Gavora Municipal Drain (CARRIED)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑21 to approve agreement with Bank of Montreal (CARRIED)
• Adopted By‑law 2025‑22 confirming council proceedings (CARRIED)
• Approved minutes of April 28, 2025 council meeting (CARRIED)
• Approved standing committee recommendations from May 7 and May 12, 2025 (CARRIED)

Council Information Package

The Lincoln Council Information Package for May 23, 2025, includes correspondence on a fire protection grant, temporary road closures on Moyer Road and Victoria Avenue, and confirmation of funding for the Lincoln Community Centre.

• Temporary Road Closure - Moyer Road
• Temporary Road Closure - Victoria Avenue
• Seniors Active Living Centres Program 2025-2026 Confirmation of Funding
• Reaffirming Support for the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
• Assessment of Bill 17 - Protect Ontario By Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025

Council Information Package

The Lincoln Council Information Package for May 16, 2025, includes weekly correspondence, public notices regarding road closures and waste management, and meeting minutes from the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Victoria Avenue road closure notice (Fly Rd to Twenty Mile Rd)
• Cherry Avenue and Yonge Street intersection road closure
• Grimsby Office Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment notices
• Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes
• Public notices on Niagara Region Waste Management and Weed Control

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Lincoln Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee on May 14, 2025 contains no listed items, descriptions, categories, or attachments, indicating no substantive agenda content.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several reports and proposals, including minutes from advisory committees, a mid‑term progress update on council priorities, and two draft by‑laws. One draft by‑law proposes new heavy‑vehicle traffic regulations for Thirty Road and Mountainview Road. Another draft by‑law proposes a levy to fund maintenance of the Gavora municipal drain. The meeting also includes an infrastructure update and a discussion of funding impacts on affordable housing timelines.

• Proposed Heavy Vehicle Traffic By-law – Thirty Road and Mountainview Road (PW-05-25)
• Proposed Levying By-law for Gavora Municipal Drain Maintenance (PW-04-25)
• Infrastructure Update – Q1 2025 (PW-07-25)
• Impacts of Funding Complications on Affordable Housing Timelines and Feasibility (PD-10-25)
• West Lincoln Memorial Hospital delegation update (WLMH – Council Delegation Slide Deck)

The Committee adopted three advisory‑committee minutes under the consent agenda. It received and filed reports on the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, council priorities, heavy‑vehicle traffic, municipal drain maintenance, infrastructure updates, and affordable‑housing funding. The Committee recommended council approve the heavy‑vehicle traffic by‑law and the Gavora drain levy by‑law. All motions were carried.

• Adopted Museum, Heritage and Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee minutes (consent agenda) – carried
• Received and filed delegation from Hamilton Health Sciences on West Lincoln Memorial Hospital – carried
• Received and filed 2022‑2026 Council Priorities Mid‑Term Progress Report – carried
• Received and filed Proposed Heavy Vehicle Traffic By‑law for Thirty Road and Mountainview Road; recommended council approve – carried
• Received and filed Proposed Levying By‑law for Gavora Municipal Drain Maintenance; recommended council approve – carried
• Received and filed Infrastructure Update – Q1 2025 report – carried
• Received and filed Affordable Housing Funding Implications report – carried

Council Information Package

The weekly Council Information Package for Lincoln, Ontario, provides members with public notices, minor variance meeting notices, a road investment update, media releases, and congratulatory letters. No formal decisions are recorded in this package; it serves as an informational briefing for council members.

• Public Notice – Regional Automated Speed Enforcement on Mountain Street
• Notice of Public Meeting – Minor Variance Application for 3155 Tallman Drive
• Notice of Public Meeting – Minor Variance Application for 4428 Lakeside Drive
• Road Investment Update – Annual resurfacing and rehabilitation on Cosby Road, Red Maple Avenue, Eleventh Street
• Media Release – Town of Lincoln recognizes Red Dress Day

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Lincoln Heritage Advisory Committee will review the draft Private Property Tree By-law and discuss a potential heritage designation for 3799 Main Street, Jordan. The meeting also includes presentation of the committee’s annual report, preparation for upcoming community events, and recaps of recent heritage activities.

• Private Property Tree By-law – presentation by town staff (item 5.2)
• Potential heritage designation – 3799 Main Street, Jordan (item 5.4)
• Heritage Advisory Committee Annual Report (item 5.3)
• Community events preparation – Pioneer Day (Sept 20, 2025) and Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival (Oct 10‑13, 2025) (item 5.5)
• Recap of interpretive plaque unveiling – 3744 Main Street, Jordan (item 6.1)

The Heritage Advisory Committee approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes, endorsed the Private Property Tree By-law, and approved the annual report with requests for additional information. Members were tasked to research a potential heritage designation at 3799 Main Street and to attend upcoming community events, bringing forward activity ideas for later approval.

• Approved March 6, 2025 Heritage Advisory Committee meeting minutes (consensus)
• Supported the Private Property Tree By-law (consensus)
• Approved the Heritage Advisory Committee annual report and requested additional information (legislative updates, planning applications, heritage student request)
• Assigned G. Dandridge and M. Seaman to research 3799 Main Street and prepare a designation report for the next meeting
• Assigned G. Dandridge and K. Kawall to attend Pioneer Day; S. Foster and Councillor Brunet to attend Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival and to bring interactive activity ideas for approval at the next meeting

Workshop - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a presentation titled "Overview of Strong Mayor Powers" identified as LS-04-25. Supporting documents (LS-04-25.pdf and Presentation.pdf) are attached. No other agenda items involve decisions or votes.

• Presentation: Overview of Strong Mayor Powers, LS-04-25 (attachments: LS-04-25.pdf, Presentation.pdf)

The Committee of the Whole approved Motion COWW-2025-04, directing Council to receive Report LS‑04‑25, Overview of Strong Mayor Powers, for information. It also approved Motion COWW-2025-05, directing Council to receive and file the presentation associated with that report for information. No other substantive actions were taken before adjournment.

• Motion COWW-2025-04: receive Report LS‑04‑25 for information (carried)
• Motion COWW-2025-05: receive and file associated presentation for information (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Council Information Package

This document is a weekly Council Information Package containing correspondence and notices for council members. It does not contain items for decision or formal discussion.

• Road closures on Second Avenue and Regional Road 40
• Paving on Ontario Street between Greenlane Road and King Street from May 5 to May 9, 2025
• Road resurfacing updates for Spring Creek Road, Yonge Street, Cherry Avenue, and Seventeenth Street
• Public service announcement regarding Town of Lincoln Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review
• Correspondence regarding Strong Mayor Powers and the manufacturing of emergency response vehicles in Canada

Council Meeting

The Town of Lincoln Council will meet to discuss several by-law amendments and receive updates from Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. and the Regional Councillor. The body will also consider motions regarding Niagara Regional Transit and the domestic manufacturing of fire trucks.

• By-law 2025-15: Amending the administrative monetary penalty system for non-parking offences
• By-law 2025-16: Amending the Clean Yards By-law for land maintenance
• By-law 2025-17: Amending the regulation of various fees and charges
• Motion to explore incentives for manufacturing fire trucks and emergency vehicles in Canada
• Notice of Motion regarding Niagara Regional Transit and transit connections

The council adopted by‑law 2025‑15 to create an administrative monetary penalty system for non‑parking offences, by‑law 2025‑16 to update the Clean Yards by‑law, and by‑law 2025‑17 to set fees and charges. It also endorsed the Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee’s fire‑truck manufacturing initiative and approved prior council and committee minutes.

• Approved By‑law 2025‑15 establishing administrative monetary penalties for non‑parking offences (carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑16 amending the Clean Yards by‑law (carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑17 amending fees and charges by‑law (carried)
• Endorsed Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee motion on fire‑truck manufacturing incentives (carried)
• Approved minutes of the March 31 2025 council meeting (carried)
• Approved Committee of the Whole recommendations from April 7 and April 14 2025 (carried)
• Received and filed information from the Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. delegation (carried)
• Received and filed information from Regional Councillor Foster (carried)

Council Information Package

The Lincoln Town Council received its weekly Council Information Package for April 25, 2025. The package includes correspondence such as a minor variance decision for Henley Heights Construction, a media release on Arbor Day 2025, and public notices about road closures on Lincoln Avenue and Regional Road 40. It also contains a regional waste‑management update, a debt information report on a 2025 debenture issuance, and several resolutions opposing strong mayor powers from other municipalities.

• Minor variance decision – Henley Heights Construction
• Media release – Arbor Day 2025, urban forest milestones and tree‑protection vision
• Public notice – Lincoln Avenue road closure for reconstruction project
• Temporary road closure – Regional Road 40 (South Service Road) on May 1, 2025
• Debt Information Report – 2025 debenture issuance

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a statutory public meeting to consider a minor variance application. The body will also review correspondence and approve minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting.

• Minor Variance Application PLVAR-2025-0004: West side of Tintern Road/North side of Spring Creek Road, Henley Heights Construction

The Committee of Adjustment granted the minor variance application PLVAR-2025-0004 for Henley Heights Construction, allowing reduced lot frontages on several parcels. The minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting were approved. The Committee adjourned and set the next meeting for May 27, 2025.

• Granted minor variance PLVAR-2025-0004 (frontage reductions) – motion carried
• Approved March 25, 2025 Committee minutes – motion carried
• Adjourned and scheduled next meeting for May 27, 2025 – motion carried

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package is a weekly circulation of correspondence for council members. It contains public service announcements and resolutions from other municipalities.

• Public Service Announcement regarding Easter 2025 Holiday Hours and Activities
• Public Service Announcement regarding Eco Fest 2025 and a proposed Private Tree By-law
• City of Welland resolution on mental health, addiction, and homelessness
• Resolutions from Tillsonburg, Saugeen Shores, Amherstburg, Rideau Lakes, and Alymer regarding Strong Mayor Powers

Museum Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Lincoln Museum Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-04-17 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive business to discuss or decide.

The committee approved the minutes from the February 20, March 4, and March 12, 2025 meetings. It confirmed that the signage text for the Placekeeping Signage Project has been approved. The committee scheduled the next regular meeting for June 19, 2025 and added an additional meeting on September 4, 2025 to review the final strategic plan draft.

• Approved February 20, 2025 Museum Advisory Committee minutes
• Approved March 4, 2025 Collections, Research and Exhibits Sub‑Committee minutes
• Approved March 12, 2025 Fundraising and Revenue Development Sub‑Committee minutes
• Approved signage text for Placekeeping Signage Project
• Scheduled regular meeting for June 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m. at Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre
• Scheduled additional meeting for September 4, 2025, 6:00 p.m. at Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre to review final strategic plan draft

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee meeting agenda for April 16, 2025 contains no specific agenda items. It only includes generic headings and placeholders without any listed discussions, decisions, or contracts. No concrete items are presented for residents to review.

The Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee approved the April 16 agenda (JFSAC-25-36). It formally received the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (JFSAC-25-37). The committee also received the report JFC-25-02 on the impact of tariffs on fire department capital purchases for information.

• Approved agenda JFSAC-25-36 (CARRIED)
• Received March 18, 2025 minutes JFSAC-25-37 (CARRIED)
• Received report JFC-25-02 on tariff impact (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider reports from the General Business & Finance Committee and the Community Services & Infrastructure Committee. Items include the 2025 Grow Prosper Belong Community Fund allocation and the 2025 Whipple Trust Fund allocation. Delegations will be received, and the Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee minutes from February 6, 2025 will be reviewed.

• 2025 Grow Prosper Belong Community Fund Allocation (Report CS-03-25)
• 2025 Whipple Trust Fund Allocation (Report CS-02-25)
• 2024 Community Programming Year in Review (Report CS-04-25)
• Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee minutes, February 6, 2025
• Lincoln Pelham Public Library 2024 Annual Report delegation

The Committee adopted the Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee minutes on the consent agenda. It received and filed the Lincoln Pelham Public Library 2024 Annual Report delegation. The Committee approved the full $19,440 disbursement from the 2025 Grow Prosper Belong Community Fund and $3,432 from the H.E. Whipple Excess Interest Trust Fund, directing staff to update the Community Grant Policy. It also received and filed the 2024 Community Programming Year‑in‑Review report.

• Adopted Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee minutes (consent agenda) – carried
• Received and filed Lincoln Pelham Public Library 2024 Annual Report delegation – carried
• Approved $19,440 disbursement from 2025 Grow Prosper Belong Community Fund – carried
• Approved $3,432 disbursement from H.E. Whipple Excess Interest Trust Fund – carried
• Directed staff to update Community Grant Policy per Grow Prosper Fund report – carried
• Received and filed 2024 Community Programming Year‑in‑Review report – carried

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package containing weekly correspondence and notices. It provides updates on administrative changes, public notices for workshops and by-laws, and external resolutions.

• Strong Mayor Powers coming into effect May 1, 2025
• Notice of Landowners Meeting for Vineland Central Business District Strategic Vision and Master Plan
• Notice of Public Information Centres for a proposed Private Property Tree By-law
• Temporary road closure of Cherry Avenue on April 9 and 10, 2025
• Q1 2025 Quarterly Council Notice of Awarded Contracts

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss reports from the Planning & Economic Development Committee. Key topics include physician recruitment, site plan applications, and by-law amendments.

• Physician Recruitment Update Report (EDC-08-25)
• Town of Lincoln Update Regarding Current Site Plan Applications (PD-09-25)
• Site Alteration By-law Enforcement and Engagement (PD-08-25)
• 2024 Municipal Accommodations Tax (MAT) Program Performance Update (EDC-07-25)
• Non-Parking AMPS By-law amendment (PD-07-25)

The Planning and Economic Development Committee approved the Physician Recruitment Incentive Program Grant Policy and authorized the Mayor and Town Clerk to execute related agreements. It also directed staff to work with the Niagara Region’s Physician Recruitment Specialist and to monitor the program’s effectiveness for the 2026 budget. Additional motions approved receiving and filing various reports and recommending by‑law amendments, including the Non‑Parking AMPS and Clean Yards By‑laws.

• Approved Physician Recruitment Incentive Program Grant Policy and authorized execution agreements (PED-2025-18)
• Extended delegation time for the Physician Recruitment Update Report (PED-2025-15)
• Received and filed the Physician Recruitment Update Report (PED-2025-16)
• Waived rules to permit an unregistered delegation speaker (PED-2025-17)
• Received and filed the Town of Lincoln site‑plan update report (PED-2025-19)
• Received and filed the Site Alteration By‑law Enforcement report (PED-2025-20)
• Recommended council approve Non‑Parking AMPS and Clean Yards By‑law amendments (PED-2025-22)
• Recommended staff continue monitoring the Municipal Accommodation Tax program (PED-2025-21)

Council Information Package

This is a Council Information Package, which is a weekly circulation of correspondence and notices to Council members. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it serves as a record of notices and external resolutions.

• Public notices regarding response to heavy rainfall and flooding on April 3
• Temporary road closure of Cherry Avenue at Bethesda Road
• Public meeting notice for consent application at 4026-4060 Jordan Road
• Public meeting notice for minor variance at Spring Creek Road and Tintern Road
• Update on Aberdeen Road and Hillside Drive road reconstruction

Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific discussion items, decisions, or reports listed for this meeting.

The committee unanimously approved the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved purchasing five hundred reflective slap bands from Brand Blvd at $2.07 each. The committee supported participation in the Senior Showcase event and the planning of the June 21 Slow Roll event. All actions were approved by all members present.

• Approved February 6, 2025 meeting minutes (approved by all)
• Approved purchase of 500 slap bands at $2.07 each (approved by all)
• Supported participation in Senior Showcase event (approved by all)
• Supported planning & execution of Slow Roll event (approved by all)

Council Meeting

The Lincoln Town Council will consider a series of motions to approve several by‑laws. These include a by‑law to authorize optical scanning vote tabulators and internet voting for the 2026 municipal and school board elections, a by‑law restricting heavy vehicle traffic on municipal roads, a by‑law amending parking prohibitions, and a by‑law adopting the 2025 tax‑rate estimates. The council will also receive notice of motions on transit and on emergency‑vehicle policies, and will receive reports from the mayor and various committees.

• By‑law 2025‑10: authorize optical scanning vote tabulators, internet voting and voting proxies for the 2026 municipal and school board elections.
• By‑law 2025‑11: amend the traffic by‑law to prohibit heavy vehicle traffic on local municipal roads (Schedule A).
• By‑law 2025‑12: amend the traffic and parking by‑law to prohibit parking in specified areas (Schedule C).
• By‑law 2025‑13: adopt the estimates of all sums required and set the rates of taxation for the year 2025.
• Notice of Motion on transit (Councillor Russell) and on emergency vehicles (Mayor Easton).

The council approved the minutes from March 3, 2025 and the Committee of the Whole recommendations from March 17, 19 and 24. It received and filed the Regional Councillor update and the Mayor’s Report as information. Four by‑laws were approved: optical scanning vote tabulators, heavy‑vehicle traffic restrictions, parking restrictions, and the 2025 tax‑rate estimates. The council also enacted a by‑law to confirm the meeting proceedings and then adjourned.

• Approved March 3, 2025 council minutes (CARRIED)
• Approved Committee of the Whole recommendations (CARRIED)
• Filed Regional Councillor Foster update (CARRIED)
• Filed Mayor’s Report (CARRIED)
• Approved by‑laws 2025-10, 2025-11, 2025-12, 2025-13 (CARRIED)
• Enacted by‑law 2025-14 to confirm meeting proceedings (CARRIED)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:56 PM (CARRIED)

Council Information Package

The council will review the weekly Council Information Package, which contains several notices and resolutions from the Town of Lincoln, Niagara Region and nearby municipalities. Items include decisions on minor variance applications for 4987 May Street and 3981 23rd Street, a regional State of the Region address, and various resolutions on tariffs, land‑transfer‑tax redistribution and child‑welfare funding. No formal motions are listed for this meeting.

• Notice of Decision of Minor Variance, Conveyance and Easement Applications – 4987 May Street
• Notice of Decision of Minor Variance Application – 3981 23rd Street
• Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley delivers 2025 State of the Region address
• Niagara Prosperity Initiative Grant Recipients Announced
• Resolution on Redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold statutory public meetings to consider three land-use applications. The body will review requests for minor variances and a consent application for specific properties in Lincoln.

• Minor Variance Application PLVAR-2025-0003: 3981 23rd Street (Mark Jeffries)
• Minor Variance Application PLVAR-2025-0001: 4987 May Street (Brain Contracting Ltd.)
• Consent Application PLCON-2025-0001: 4987 May Street (Brain Contracting Ltd.)
• Validation of Title Application PLVOT-2025-0001: 4466 Michael Avenue (Andrew & Carly Scotland)

The Committee granted a minor variance allowing a short‑term rental at 3981 23rd Street. It also approved a linked‑dwelling variance and a land‑conveyance with easement at 4987 May Street. A title‑validation application for 4466 Michael Avenue was approved. The minutes of the February 25 meeting were approved and the committee adjourned until April 23, 2025.

• Granted minor variance for short‑term accommodation at 3981 23rd Street (PLVAR-2025-0003)
• Granted linked‑dwelling variance for 4987 May Street (PLVAR-2025-0001)
• Granted consent to convey 543.8 m² and easement at 4987 May Street (PLCON-2025-0001) with conditions
• Granted validation of title for 4466 Michael Avenue (PLVOT-2025-0001)
• Approved minutes of February 25, 2025 (COA-25-10)
• Adjourned meeting to reconvene on April 23, 2025 (COA-25-12)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive and review a series of reports, including the 2024 Building Permit Fee Annual Report, the 2024 Council Remuneration and Expenses Report, the external audit plan for the fiscal year ended December 31 2024, communications updates, and the Town of Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre 2024 Annual Report. It will also consider a presentation on alternative voting methods for the 2026 municipal and school‑board elections. No motions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• 2024 Building Permit Fee Annual Report (FN‑02‑25)
• 2024 Council Remuneration and Expenses Report (FN‑03‑25)
• External Audit Plan for fiscal year ended Dec 31 2024 (Deloitte)
• 2026 Municipal and School Board Election Alternative Voting Methods (LS‑01‑25)
• Town of Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre 2024 Annual Report (EDC‑01‑25)

The Committee adopted the consent agenda items for the 2024 council remuneration report and the March 18 fire services minutes. It approved the external audit plan for fiscal year ended Dec 31 2024. It received and filed reports on communications, building‑permit fees, and the Lincoln Museum. It approved paper‑ballot and internet voting methods for the 2026 municipal and school‑board elections and authorized a joint municipal RFP for the voting equipment.

• Adopted consent agenda items (2024 Council Remuneration Report, Joint Fire Services Minutes) – carried
• Approved external audit plan for fiscal year ended Dec 31 2024 – carried
• Extended speaking time for external audit plan discussion – carried
• Received and filed Corporate Communications and Public Engagement Update (EDC-02-25) – carried
• Received and filed Communicating with the Community in a Changing Media Landscape (EDC-03-25) – carried
• Received and filed 2024 Building Permit Fee Annual Report (FN-02-25) – carried
• Received and filed Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre 2024 Annual Report (EDC-01-25) – carried
• Approved paper‑ballot with tabulators and internet voting for 2026 election, directed by‑law preparation and authorized joint municipal RFP – carried

Council Information Package

The Lincoln Council Information Package for March 21, 2025, contains no decisions. The agenda consists solely of weekly correspondence and news releases from the Region of Niagara regarding housing and primary care.

• Correspondence from Region of Niagara on housing and primary care
• Correspondence from City of Thorold regarding U.S. tariffs
• Correspondence from Municipality of Assiginack regarding tariffs
• Correspondence from City of Port Colborne on business community support
• Correspondence from Township of Joly regarding blood collection

Workshop - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meeting on March 19, 2025 will conduct standard procedural business such as call to order, roll call, and declarations of interest. No public agenda items are listed. A confidential item will provide education and training to council members on the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre Strategic Plan.

• Confidential training session on the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre Strategic Plan (Municipal Act Section 239(3.1))

The Committee of the Whole moved to a closed session to discuss the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre Strategic Plan. It then resumed the open session and formally received the closed‑session presentation as information. All three motions were carried.

• Adjourned to closed session for museum strategic plan training (carried)
• Resumed open session after closed session (carried)
• Received and filed closed‑session presentation as information (carried)

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The agenda for the March 18, 2025 Lincoln Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a draft plan of subdivision for Tintern Estates. The meeting also includes reports on municipal drinking water licence renewal and tax cancellations or refunds.

• Draft Plan of Subdivision for Tintern Estates (PD-04-25)
• Town of Lincoln Municipal Drinking Water Licence Renewal (PW-02-25)
• Cancellations, Reductions or Refunds of Taxes under Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act (FN-01-25)
• Public Works Update Report - Q4 2024 (PW-01-25)

Council Information Package

The council will receive a media release announcing the establishment of a Tariff Response Team to assist local businesses affected by U.S. tariffs. It will also review public notices of minor variance applications for 3981 Twenty Third Street in Vineland and consent and minor variance applications for 4987 May Street in Beamsville. Additionally, the council will consider a motion requesting landlord‑tenant reforms and a resolution encouraging the purchase of local and Canadian products.

• Tariff Response Team announcement (media release)
• Minor variance application – 3981 Twenty Third Street, Vineland
• Consent and minor variance applications – 4987 May Street, Beamsville
• Motion to Request Landlord Tenant Reforms
• Resolution to Buy Local and Canadian

Council Information Package

The council will review a collection of documents including a resolution supporting a Team Canada response to proposed U.S. tariffs, public service announcements about the Keep It Clear event on March 6, 2025, a notice of Laurie Avenue sewage pumping station and forcemain upgrades, a notice of confirmed measles cases in Niagara, and a request for public input on the Niagara Region Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan update. No decisions are listed; the package is for informational purposes.

• Resolution supporting Team Canada response to proposed U.S. tariffs
• Public Service Announcement: Keep It Clear event – March 6, 2025
• Region of Niagara notice: Laurie Avenue sewage pumping station and forcemain upgrades
• Region of Niagara notice: Confirmed cases of measles in Niagara
• Request for public input on Niagara Region Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan update

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its January 16, 2025 meeting and provide updates on several heritage matters, including a plaque unveiling at 3744 Main Street, a heritage permit application for 4105 Fly Road, a demolition at 4924 King Street, letters to Tier 1 property owners, and its 2025 workplan. The committee will also hear a demolition application for 3797 Main Street under other business.

• Interpretive plaque unveiling ceremony – 3744 Main Street, Jordan
• Update on heritage permit application – 4105 Fly Road, Campden
• Update on demolition of 4924 King Street
• Review and update of the Heritage Advisory Committee workplan for 2025
• Demolition application – 3797 Main Street, Jordan

Housing Select Committee

The Lincoln Housing Select Committee meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2025. The agenda provided contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. Consequently, the meeting appears to be procedural with no specific topics disclosed.

Council Meeting

The Lincoln Town Council will consider four by‑law amendments (2025‑05 to 2025‑08) covering a historic designation for 4105 Fly Road, a land‑reserve lift, a land conveyance to a private corporation, and a highway dedication for the Cherry Heights extension. A notice of motion will be introduced to support a “Team Canada” response to proposed U.S. tariffs. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the February 3, 2025 council minutes and reports from municipal officers.

• By‑law 2025‑05: designate the property at 4105 Fly Road as a place of architectural, historical and/or contextual value
• By‑law 2025‑06: lift a 0.3 metre reserve and authorize reconveyance of lands to the Town of Lincoln
• By‑law 2025‑07: authorize conveyance of lands to 2410002 Ontario Inc.
• By‑law 2025‑08: lay out and dedicate lands for public highway purposes as part of the Cherry Heights extension plan
• Notice of Motion: support for a “Team Canada” response to proposed U.S. tariffs

Council Information Package

The Lincoln Council will review a Council Information Package that includes a notice of a road closure at the Ontario Street and King Street intersection from March 3 to March 14, 2025. The package also contains several resolutions from neighboring municipalities on topics such as trade tariffs, mental health, business resilience, and provincial funding. No formal decisions are listed for this meeting; the items are for informational review.

• Road Closure – Ontario Street and King Street Intersection, March 3‑14, 2025
• Resolution supporting Town of Fort Erie’s Primary Care Initiative
• Resolution supporting Niagara’s Business Community and Economic Resilience Measures
• Resolution addressing Mental Health, Addiction and Homelessness (City of Thorold)
• Resolution on Redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a statutory public meeting to review a minor variance application. The body will also approve minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting.

• Minor Variance Application PLVAR-2025-0002 for 4403 Ontario Street (Andy Di Cristofaro)

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for the Lincoln, Ontario Committee of the Whole meeting on February 24, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.

Council Information Package

The council is reviewing its weekly Council Information Package, which includes public notices, service announcements, and resolutions from neighboring municipalities. Items include road closures on Ontario Street (March 3‑14, 2025) and Dustan Street (Feb 25‑28, 2025), a reminder to check 2025 interim property tax bills, and several resolutions on the redistribution of provincial land transfer tax and GST for sustainable infrastructure funding. No formal motions or votes are listed for this meeting.

• Ontario Street sanitary sewer and watermain upgrades – road closure March 3‑14, 2025
• Dustan Street access to Victoria Avenue – temporary closure Feb 25‑28, 2025
• Reminder to check mail for 2025 interim property tax bills
• Resolutions on redistribution of provincial land transfer tax and GST for sustainable infrastructure funding
• Niagara Region King Street (RR81) rehabilitation public information centre notice

Museum Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

Council Information Package

This Council Information Package is a weekly circulation of correspondence and notices for council members. It includes notifications for upcoming public meetings and road construction updates.

• Road closure on Lincoln Avenue for reconstruction from February 2025 to November 2025
• Public meeting notice for Minor Variance Application at 4403 Ontario Street
• Public meeting notice for Consent Application at 4893 Cherry Avenue
• Resolution regarding redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding
• Public service announcements for Family Day 2025 holiday hours and 'Keep It Clear' events

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Lincoln, Ontario Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-02-12 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda content.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the Heritage Permit Application PLHP-2024-0001 for a single detached dwelling at 4105 Fly Road, Campden (PD-05-25). It will also receive reports from the Planning & Economic Development Committee, the Housing Select Committee, and the Community Services & Infrastructure Committee, including a project update for Sho’aríshon Park and a presentation on the replacement of the Twenty Mile Creek Bridge. Delegations and minutes from related advisory committees are included for the record.

• Heritage Permit Application PLHP-2024-0001 – 4105 Fly Road, Campden – construction of a single detached dwelling (PD-05-25)
• Housing Select Committee Annual Update (PD-06-25)
• Replacement of the Twenty Mile Creek Bridge – presentation by M. Wilson, Niagara Region
• Sho’aríshon Park – Project Update (CS-01-25)
• Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee minutes (Dec 5, 2024) as a consent agenda item

Council Information Package

This document is a weekly information package provided to Council members. It contains correspondence, media releases, and public notices for informational purposes rather than items for decision.

• Construction notice for Greenlane Road Reconstruction with Multi-Use Pathway
• Grand Prize win at Niagara Biennial Design Awards for Jordan Village and Museum Courtyard Revitalization Projects
• Keep It Clear event notices for February 6, 2025
• Notice of study for Grimsby (Baker Road) Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Expansion
• Provincial Accreditation and Technical Award for Lincoln Pelham Public Library

Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed for this meeting.

Council Meeting

The Town of Lincoln Council will discuss the Niagara Regional Transit System and a request for the redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST for infrastructure funding. The body will also vote on several by-laws regarding site plan agreements and municipal borrowing.

• Resolution to request redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities for sustainable infrastructure funding
• By-law 2025-01: Site plan agreement with South Ontario Developments Inc.
• By-law 2025-02: Partial release of site plan agreement terms for McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited
• By-law 2025-03: Borrowing for current expenditures
• Presentation by Niagara Transit Commission regarding the Niagara Regional Transit System

Council Information Package

The council will receive a weekly Council Information Package containing several items of correspondence and public notices. Highlights include a public notice for an open house on the proposed Tintern Estates subdivision on Feb. 12, 2025, multiple public service announcements (new Speak Up Lincoln platform, electric‑vehicle charger survey, and Keep It Clear event), and a series of resolutions supporting regional initiatives such as a Niagara Region governance review, sustainable funding through land‑transfer tax and GST redistribution, and a Deposit Return Program. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for informational review.

• Public Notice – Tintern Estates Open House – Feb 12, 2025
• PSA – New “Speak Up Lincoln” Platform (Jan 2025)
• PSA – Lincoln’s Electric Vehicle Chargers Survey (Jan 2025)
• Resolution – Governance Review for the Niagara Region (City of Niagara Falls)
• Resolution – Support for Deposit Return Program

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to conduct a statutory public meeting. The body will consider a minor variance application for a property located at 2908 Tintern Road.

• Minor Variance Application PLVAR-2024-0007 for 2908 Tintern Road (Craig Preece)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meeting on Jan 27, 2025 has no listed agenda items. Only standard procedural headings and boilerplate text appear in the agenda.

Council Information Package

This document is a Council Information Package, which is a weekly circulation of correspondence and notices for council members. It contains no items for decision or formal discussion.

• Notice of Open House for proposed subdivision at Tintern Road and Spring Creek Road on February 12, 2025
• Replacement of the Twenty Mile Creek Bridge on King Street
• Cancellation of skating at Fleming Centre for January and February 2025
• Niagara Region motion regarding the use of the Notwithstanding Clause to remove encampments
• Correspondence regarding the Ontario Rural Road Safety Program

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider the Housing Select Committee minutes from September 10, 2024 and the Heritage Advisory Committee minutes from November 14, 2024. It will receive presentations on the Municipal Law Enforcement 2024 Year End Report, the 2024 Building Permit Activity Report, and the Planning and Development 2024 Year in Review. No items appear to require a vote or formal decision at this meeting.

• Housing Select Committee Minutes of September 10, 2024
• Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of November 14, 2024 (addendum)
• Municipal Law Enforcement 2024 Year End Report (PD-02-25)
• Building Permit Activity Report for 2024 (PD-03-25)
• Planning and Development 2024 Year in Review

Council Information Package

The council’s information package for the Jan 17, 2025 meeting contains a series of public notices, service announcements and letters of support. Items include notices about road reconstruction, construction start dates, consent and minor‑variance applications, museum closure, a community “Keep it Clear” event, and various regional resolutions. No agenda items are marked for decision at this meeting.

• Public Information Centre for Greenlane Road Reconstruction Phases 2 & 3 – Jan 30, 2025
• Commencement of site‑servicing construction at Prudhommes Landing – Jan 27, 2025
• Notice of Consent Application for 3797 Main Street, Jordan
• Notice of Minor Variance Application for 2908 Tintern Road
• Lincoln Museum closed for exhibition changeover – Jan 20 to 31, 2025

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Lincoln Heritage Advisory Committee will select a chair and vice‑chair, approve the November 14, 2024 meeting minutes, and consider feedback on the heritage permit application submitted by Linda and Walter Moroz for the property at 4105 Fly Road, Campden. The committee will review the application, notice of decision, impact assessment, and related construction drawings.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of Heritage Advisory Committee minutes (Nov 14 2024)
• Committee feedback on heritage permit application for 4105 Fly Road, Campden (review of application, decision notice, impact assessment, construction drawings)
• Confidential Item #1 – solicitor‑client privileged advice on a heritage matter

Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee

The posted agenda for the Lincoln, Ontario Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee meeting on January 15, 2025 contains no listed items. It only shows blank sections and technical placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are identified.

Council Information Package

The council will review a collection of informational items, including grant opportunities for 2025, a temporary closure of the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre, the Q4 2024 notice of awarded contracts, and several inter‑municipal resolutions on land‑transfer tax, road safety, agricultural land protection, and provincial legislation. No formal motions or decisions are listed for this meeting; the package serves to inform council members.

• Grant Opportunities in Lincoln 2025 (public service announcement)
• Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre Temporary Closure for Exhibition Changeover
• Q4 2024 Quarterly Council Notice of Awarded Contracts
• Region of Niagara – Post‑Secondary Student Housing Strategy
• Resolutions on Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST; Rural Road Safety Program; Protection of Agricultural Lands

Council Information Package

The Lincoln Council will receive its weekly Council Information Package and consider a set of correspondence items from other Ontario municipalities. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of reviewing the attached resolutions and letters. This is a routine informational briefing for council members.

• City of Stratford Resolution – Ontario Deposit Return Program
• City of Stratford Resolution – Establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
• Township of Amaranth Resolution – Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST
• Municipality of Kincardine Resolution – Property Taxation Implications
• City of Markham Resolution – Paid Plasma Free Zone and Solve the Crisis Campaign