The Wasaga Beach Record

B. Smith

Mayor · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-09-21 · served 2022–2026

41substantive motions movedof 124 meetings the minutes record them at
2procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
34substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 124 they were on the record for
111–0recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Wasaga Beach’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (111) — most recent 40 shown

Council August 13, 2026
THAT Council for the Town of Wasaga Beach supports the Town of Penetanguishene’s delegation request to the Ministry of Finance, seeking a review of the Heads and Beds Payment-in-Liew of Taxes program;
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council August 13, 2026
THAT Council for the Town of Wasaga Beach supports the Town of Whitby's request to the Government of Ontario to review the role and mandate of the Ontario Land Tribunal to ensure greater respect for municipal planning…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council July 16, 2026
WHEREAS intimate partner violence continues to have a significant impact on individuals, families, and communities across Ontario, including the Town of Wasaga Beach;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council July 16, 2026
WHEREAS speeding continues to pose a significant public safety concern in communities across Ontario; and WHEREAS municipalities require effective traffic calming measures and sustainable funding to improve road safety…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council July 16, 2026
WHEREAS Ontario hospitals continue to experience emergency room overcrowding, staffing shortages, and prolonged wait times that impact timely access to emergency care and place additional strain on patients, healthcare…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council July 16, 2026
WHEREAS invasive plant species pose environmental, infrastructure, and financial challenges for municipalities and property owners;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council July 16, 2026
WHEREAS adults with developmental disabilities often experience reduced supports and programming after reaching adulthood, creating challenges for individuals, families, and caregivers;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council June 11, 2026
THAT the report titled: Beachfront Agreement of Purchase and Sale - Sunray, to the Council meeting of June 11, 2026, be received;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council June 11, 2026
THAT the report titled: Development Charges Reduction Program, to the Council meeting of June 11, 2026, be received for information. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council May 28, 2026
THAT the report titled: Warming Centre - End of Season Summary, to the Council meeting of May 28, 2026, be received for information. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council May 28, 2026
THAT the report titled: Silver Birch Avenue at Bay Court Traffic Report, to the Council meeting of May 28, 2026, be received;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council May 28, 2026
THAT the report titled: In-Kind Donation Request – Special Olympics Walk-a-thon to the Council meeting of May 28, 2026, be received;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council May 14, 2026
THAT the Main Motion be amended to replace Paragraph 4 with the following: THAT staff be directed to bring back the finalized agreement of purchase and sale for Council consideration.
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council May 14, 2026
THAT the report and presentation titled: Sunray Beachfront Agreement of Purchase and Sale, to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026, be received;
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council May 14, 2026
THAT the report titled: Liquor Law Amendments – BYOB for Designated Events and Provincial Park Consumption, to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026, be received;
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council May 14, 2026
THAT the report titled Branding Strategy and Wayfinding Strategy Overview, to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026, be received. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, E. Timms, and R. White Absent (1) F. Ego
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council May 14, 2026
THAT the report titled “Wasaga Beach X FlixBus Marketing Partnership Proposal” dated May 14 th , 2026 be received for information. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, E. Timms, and R. White Absent (1) F.
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council May 14, 2026
THAT the report titled: Arena and Library Project Summary, to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026, be received for information. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, E. Timms, and R. White Absent (1) F. Ego
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council April 30, 2026
THAT the report titled: Beachfront Washroom Contracted Cleaning Services, to the Council meeting of April 30, 2026, be received;
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council April 30, 2026
THAT the report titled: Target Sector Profile Update, to the Council meeting of April 30, 2026 be received. Yea (5) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, and E. Timms Absent (2) F. Ego, and R. White
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council April 30, 2026
THAT Council of the Town of Wasaga Beach supports the correspondence and request from the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus to the Province, to request that any changes involving upper-tier municipalities • Maintain…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council March 26, 2026
THAT the report titled: 10 1st Street and 87 and 68 Mosley Street - Zoning By-law Amendment (Z00126), to the Council meeting of March 26, 2026, be received;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council March 26, 2026
THAT the report titled: Arena and Library Debenture, to the Council meeting of March 26, 2026, be received for information;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council March 12, 2026
THAT the report titled: 2026 Debenture – Twin-pad Arena and Library, to the Council meeting of March 12, 2026, be received;
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council February 26, 2026
THAT the report titled: Doctor Recruitment Incentive – Dr. Stephanie Rogers, to the Council meeting of February 26 th , 2026, be received;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council February 26, 2026
THAT the report titled Street Naming Policy, to the Council meeting of February 26, 2026, be received; THAT Council approve the Street Naming Policy, attached as Appendix “A”;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council February 26, 2026
THAT the report titled: County Proposal – Discount Subclass within the New Multi-Residential Assessment Class, to the Council meeting of February 26, 2026, be received for information. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council February 12, 2026
THAT the report titled: 2025 Fire Department Year End Report, to the Council meeting of February 12, 2026, be received for information. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, and E.
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council February 12, 2026
THAT the report titled: Contract No. PW2026-21 – Blueberry Trail Playground Renewal to the Council meeting of February 12, 2026, be received; and THAT Council does hereby award Contract No.
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council February 12, 2026
THAT the report titled: Short-Term Accommodation (STA) Licensing By-law, to the Council meeting of February 12, 2026, be received;
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council January 29, 2026
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Wasaga Beach hereby expresses its strong support for the Province of Ontario’s continued advancement and expansion of school bus stop-arm camera systems and complementary…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council January 15, 2026
WHEREAS recent violent crimes have highlighted gaps in Canada’s sentencing, parole, and offender-management systems for violent sexual offenders;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council December 11, 2025
THAT the report titled: Youth Centre Endorsement - Headstrong Program, to the Council meeting December 11th. 2025, be received;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council December 11, 2025
THAT the report titled: Georgian Triangle Humane Society Funding Request – Donation Agreement, to the Council meeting of December 11, 2025, be received;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council December 11, 2025
THAT the Council for the Town of Wasaga Beach support the Township of Clearview’s letter to Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence dated September 23, 2025, opposing the use of valuable agricultural…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council November 27, 2025
THAT the report titled: Application for an Extension to the Approval of the Golfview Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision (PS00625) to the Council meeting of November 27, 2025, be received;
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council November 13, 2025
THAT the report titled, Beach Area 1 Roadway Reconstruction Phase 1 (Contract No. PW2025-15) - Project Status Summary for the Council meeting of November 13, 2025, be received for information. Yea (7) B. Smith, T.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council November 13, 2025
THAT the report titled: Beck Square, to the Council meeting of November 13, 2025 be received; and THAT the Clerk be directed to circulate a notice of intention to repeal the designation by-law for Beck Square .
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council November 13, 2025
THAT the Letter dated October 27, 2025 from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury re: Removing HST/GST from New Homes to support housing affordability, be received for information. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council November 13, 2025
WHEREAS the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation has caused a significant increase in dead ash trees across Ontario, creating ecological, financial, and public safety challenges;
For · 7–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

Special Council MeetingJuly 7, 2025
Special Committee of the Whole - BudgetAugust 28, 2023

Items they put on the agenda themselves (2)

Council August 22, 2024
Special Council Meeting July 29, 2024

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 41)

THAT a staff report regarding a comprehensive review and impacts of commercial operation of watercrafts on the Nottawasaga River and Georgian Bay be brought forward to Council for consideration; and THAT the review include detailed hours and money spent by the municipality in managing business owners, operators and public complaints; and THAT recommendations for Council consideration should form t
Council, September 11, 2025 · Carried
That Council consider a reconsideration of the adoption of the Fireworks By-law 2025-12 being a By-law to regulate Fireworks and the Sale of Discharge of Fireworks Bylaw report passed at the April 10, 2025 Meeting of Council.
Council, April 24, 2025 · Carried
That the main motion be amended to include the following: "THAT the By-law come into effect October 1, 2025."
Council, April 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT the report titled: Sale and Discharge of Fireworks By-law, to the Council meeting of April 10, 2025, be received; and THAT Council adopt By-law #2025-12 being a By-law to regulate Fireworks. THAT the By-law come into effect October 1, 2025. Yea (5) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, F. Ego, and R. White Nay (1) E. Timms Absent (1) S. Dileo
Council, April 24, 2025 · Carried
That item 8.10.1 (Sale and Discharge of Fireworks By-law) be
Council, April 10, 2025 · Referred
WHERE AS current police services within the Town of Wasaga Beach (hereinafter
Council, October 24, 2024 · Referred
WHEREAS current police services within the Town of Wasaga Beach (hereinafter referred to as the 'Town') are provided by the Ontario Provincial Police (hereinafter referred to as the 'OPP'); AND WHEREAS the Town and the local OPP detachment have worked in a positive, collaborative and effective manner for decades; AND WHEREAS historical increased in OPP Annual Billing Statements have trended around
Council, October 24, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Wasaga Beach is home to the longest freshwater beach in the world; AND WHEREAS the Town of Wasaga Beach hosts millions of tourists each year, that come to enjoy all the Town and the Provincial Park have to offer; AND WHEREAS Wasaga Beach is the only municipality in the Province of Ontario that has a Provincial Park 100% embedded within the Town boundaries and this Ontario Park
Special Council Meeting, July 29, 2024 · Carried
THAT the report titled: , to the Joint Committee of the Whole and Council meeting of November 30, 2023, be received; and THAT JCAC approve the Municipal Emergency Warming and Cooling Centre policy, attached to this report forming Appendix A. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, and E. Timms Absent (1) R. White
Joint Committee of the Whole and Council, November 30, 2023 · Carried
THAT the report titled: , to the Joint Committee of the Whole and Council meeting of November 30, 2023, be received; THAT Joint Committee of the Whole and Council approve the Library Board to dispose of the Library property located 120 Glenwood Drive in accordance with S. 19(1)(d) of the Public Libraries Act ; THAT the Town acquisition of the Library property located 120 Glenwood Drive be approved
Joint Committee of the Whole and Council, November 30, 2023 · Carried
THAT the report titled: Amendments to the Facility Allocation Policy and Recreation and Facilities Refund Policy to Joint Committee of the Whole and Council meeting of November 16, 2023, be received; THAT the amended Facility Allocation Policy attached as Appendix A be approved; THAT the amended Recreation and Facilities Refund Policy attached as Appendix B be approved; and THAT By-law 2022-24 bei
Joint Committee of the Whole and Council, November 16, 2023 · Carried
That the report titled: Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program, to the Joint Committee of the Whole and Council meeting of October 26, 2023, be received; and That a new Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program be established for the upcoming 2023/2024 winter season; and That the Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program be administered through the Town’s established Grants Program; and That th
Joint Committee of the Whole and Council, October 26, 2023 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Public Works Section of Committee of the Whole hereby receive the August 10, 2023 Consent List item 7.2 and that all the recommendations contained therein be adopted, excluding Agenda Items pulled from the motion and voted on separately. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, Faye Ego, and Richard White
THAT the report titled: Amendment to Noise and Nuisance By-law Re: Decibel Sound Meters, to the Joint Committee of the Whole and Council meeting of June 29, 2023, be received; THAT a By-law to amend By-law 2019-15 be approved, as outlined in this report; and THAT Council approve an unbudgeted expenditure estimated between $7,200 to $15,300 to be financed through the General Parking Reserve. Yea: J
THAT the report titled: By-law Prohibiting Unauthorized Car Rallies, “Car Rally Bylaw”, to the Joint Committee of the Whole and Council meeting of June 29, 2023, be received; and THAT the By-law, being a By-law to prohibit vehicular nuisance events be approved. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, Faye Ego, Sasha-Rose Dileo, and Richard White
THAT the report titled: Recommendation Report – Approval of Casino Revenue Allocation and Utilization Policy, to the Joint Committee of the Whole and Council meeting of June 29, 2023, be received; and THAT the Casino Revenue Allocation and Utilization Policy attached as Appendix “B” to this report be approved. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Ellen Timms, Faye Ego, Sasha-Rose Dileo, and Richard Whi
THAT the report titled: Medical Clinic Concept Plan to the Joint Committee of the Whole and Council meeting of June 29, 2023 be received; THAT Council approve the Medical Clinic Concept Plan as outlined in this report; THAT Council approve financing the Medical Clinic budget from the Casino Reserve and Taxation under the yearly allocations noted in the financial implication section of this report;
THAT the report titled: SCDSB Sunnidale Elementary School Construction Capital Costs Update, to the Joint Committee of the Whole and Council meeting of May 12, 2023 be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the Town committing its estimated proportional share of the future community school and site capital costs at $2,524,522.01. AND FURTHER THAT Council amend the 2023 budget to include this
THAT the report titled: Recommendation Report - Tender #FL2023-05 for the Supply and Delivery of Two (2) 23,000 lb. stake trucks with dump bodies be received; and THAT Tender #FL2023-05 be awarded to Lewis Motor Sales Inc. Collingwood, in the amount of $318,959.40 (Excl. HST). Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, and Sasha-Rose Dileo
RESOLVED THAT the Development Services Section of Committee of the Whole hereby receive the April 27, 2023 Consent List item 7.3 and that all the recommendations contained therein be adopted, excluding Agenda Items pulled from the motion and voted on separately. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, and Sasha-Rose Dileo
That the motion be amended to separate item #4 to be voted on separately. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, and Sasha-Rose Dileo
RESOLVED THAT the Community Services Section of Committee of the Whole hereby receive the April 13, 2023 Consent List item 6.1 and that all the recommendations contained therein be adopted, excluding Agenda Items pulled from the motion and voted on separately. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, Sasha-Rose Dileo, and Richard White
RESOLVED THAT the Development Services Section of Committee of the Whole hereby receive the April 13, 2023 Consent List item 6.3 and that all the recommendations contained therein be adopted, excluding Agenda Items pulled from the motion and voted on separately. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, Sasha-Rose Dileo, and Richard White
THAT the report titled: Recommendation Report – 2023 Wasaga Beach Cruisers Fun Run, to the Joint Committee of the Whole and Council meeting of March 10, 2023, be received and; FURTHER THAT Joint Committee recommend to Council to approve the Wasaga Beach Cruisers Fun Run event on June 23rd & June 24th, 2023 and; FURTHER THAT a $2,500.00 sponsorship grant be provided to the Wasaga Beach Cruisers to
THAT the report titled: Information Report – Recreation, Events & Facilities Update regarding monthly department activities to the Joint Committee of the Whole and Council be received; And further that staff undertake a feasibility study on the Wasaga Stars Arena, pending the 2023 Budget approval. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, Faye Ego, Sasha-Rose Dileo, and Richard Whi
RESOLVED THAT the Development Services Section of Committee of the Whole hereby receive the March 10, 2023 Consent List item 6.3 and that all the recommendations contained therein be adopted, excluding Agenda Items pulled from the motion and voted on separately. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, Faye Ego, Sasha-Rose Dileo, and Richard White
WHEREAS the homeless crisis is taking a devastating toll on families and communities, undermining a healthy and prosperous Ontario; WHEREAS the homelessness crisis is the result of the underinvestment and poor policy choices of successive provincial governments; WHEREAS homelessness requires a range of housing, social service and health solutions from government; WHEREAS homelessness is felt most
THAT the Development Services Section of Joint Committee of the Whole and Council receives the staff report, Building Department Activity Summary January 2023, for information. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, Faye Ego, Sasha-Rose Dileo, and Richard White
RESOLVED THAT the Community Services Section of Committee of the Whole hereby receive the February 9, 2023 Consent List item 6.1 and that all the recommendations contained therein be adopted, excluding Agenda Items pulled from the motion and voted on separately. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, Sasha-Rose Dileo, and Richard White
THAT the Community Services Section of Coordinated Committee receive the deputation from the Georgian Triangle Humane Society, for information, AND FURTHER THAT the request for funding be
Coordinated Committee, January 19, 2023 · Referred
That Coordinate Committee amend the recommendation for item 3.5.2 to include: And further that Staff bring forward a report to Council at a later date regarding a study of the hours of ice time operations for Arenas with double ice pads in Simcoe County and applicable neighboring regions. And finally that Staff bring forward a report and costing on the appropriate technology required to to enable
Coordinated Committee, January 19, 2023 · Carried
THAT the Community Services Section of Coordinated Committee does hereby receive the Recreation, Events & Facilities monthly activity report as information. AND THAT Committee does also receive the 2022 Year in Review, Recreation, Events & Facilities update appended to this report as information. AND FURTHER THAT Staff bring forward a report to Council at a later date regarding a study of the hour
Coordinated Committee, January 19, 2023 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Public Works Section of Coordinated Committee does hereby receive the January 19, 2023 Engineers' Capital Works Project Status Report, for information. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, Faye Ego, Sasha-Rose Dileo, and Richard White
Coordinated Committee, January 19, 2023 · Carried
THAT the Community Services Section of Coordinated Committee does hereby receive the Recreation, Events & Facilities monthly activity report as information. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, Faye Ego, Sasha-Rose Dileo, and Richard White
Coordinated Committee, November 24, 2022 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Public Works Section of Coordinated Committee does hereby receive the November 24, 2022 Engineers' Capital Works Project Status Report, for information. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, Faye Ego, Sasha-Rose Dileo, and Richard White
Coordinated Committee, November 24, 2022 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Public Works Section of Coordinated Committee does hereby receive the Wasaga Beach TransitFARE Report for October 2022, for information. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, Faye Ego, Sasha-Rose Dileo, and Richard White
Coordinated Committee, November 24, 2022 · Carried
THAT the Development Services Section of Coordinated Committee receive the Staff Report regarding Site Plan Application SP04/22, as relates to the lands legally described as Concession 14, Part Lot 2, Registered Plan 51R-4232, Part 2, for information purposes; AND THAT Town staff continue to process Site Plan Approval Application SP04/22 in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. Yea
Coordinated Committee, November 24, 2022 · Carried
THAT the Development Services Section of Coordinated Committee recommends to Council that it adopt the updated Town of Wasaga Beach Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, Faye Ego, Sasha-Rose Dileo, and Richard White
Coordinated Committee, November 24, 2022 · Carried
THAT the Development Services Section of Coordinated Committee receives the staff report, Building Department Activity Summary October 2022, for information. Yea: Joe Belanger, Brian Smith, Tanya Snell, Ellen Timms, Faye Ego, Sasha-Rose Dileo, and Richard White
Coordinated Committee, November 24, 2022 · Carried
That the General Government Services Section of Coordinated Committee recommend to Council that Councillor Belanger be appointed as a member on the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors. AND THAT the General Government Services Section of Coordinated Committee receive the letter dated October 5, 2022 from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, for information. Yea: J
Coordinated Committee, November 24, 2022 · Carried

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Special Council Meeting October 30, 2023
with respect to this item, he passed the Chair to Deputy Mayor Snell and pushed away from the table
Joint Committee of the Whole and Council October 26, 2023
with respect to item 15.1.2 as he owns a similar business

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