Hamilton council approves Councillor Reimbursement for the Ontario Heritage Conference 2026 16-0

The draft by-law to designate the Melville-Park West Heritage Conservation District area under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act was enacted. The City Clerk was authorized and directed to cause a copy of the by-law to be served on the Ontario Heritage Trust, the owner of the Property, and any person who served an objection to the Notice of Intention to Designate.

The Ontario Heritage Conference 2026 is taking place in Hamilton from June 18-20, 2026. A councillor will be attending the conference.

The motion, as recorded in the minutes:

(Kroetsch/M. Wilson) WHEREAS, the Ontario Heritage Conference 2026 is taking place in Hamilton from June 18-20, 2026; WHEREAS, the theme of the Conference is “Forged in Steel, Steeped in History,” highlighting industrial adaptive reuse, sustainability, and innovative, hands-on conservation solutions; WHEREAS, Councillor Cameron Kroetsh will be attending the Conference and has paid the $337.85 in registration fees; and, WHEREAS, having a member of Council attend the conference would be prudent. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That reimbursement for the $337.85 in registration fees for Councillor Cameron Kroetsh to attend the Ontario Heritage Conference 2026 (from June 18-20, 2026), to be funded from the General Legislative Budget (300100), BE APPROVED.

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