The Wasaga Beach Record

T. Snell

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

226substantive motions movedof 124 meetings the minutes record them at
74procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
188substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 124 they were on the record for
110–0recorded 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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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 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
Council November 13, 2025
WHEREAS the City of Brantford has introduced a motion urging the Government of Ontario to establish an Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program (OACAP) to address critical funding gaps for community and regional…
For · 7–0 · Carried

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 226)

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held September 10, 2026, be adopted as circulated.
Council, September 24, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation from peopleCare Communities to the September 24, 2026 meeting of Council be received.
Council, September 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT the contents of the Special meeting agenda for September 21, 2026 be approved as circulated.
Special Council Meeting, September 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: Beachfront Agreement of Purchase and Sale - Sunray, to the Special Council meeting of September 21, 2026, be received; THAT Council approve the amendments to the Agreements of Purchase and Sale attached as Appendix A and B to this report; THAT the Mayor and Clerk by authorized to execute the amended Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Sunray Beach Drive Inc., attached as Ap
Special Council Meeting, September 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT the contents of the agenda for August 27, 2026, be approved as circulated.
Special Council Meeting, August 27, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-56 be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and finally passed. Yea (5) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, F. Ego, and E. Timms Nay (1) S. Dileo Absent (1) R. White
Council, August 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the contents of the agenda for July 27, 2026, be approved as circulated.
Special Council Meeting, July 27, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS intimate partner violence continues to have a significant impact on individuals, families, and communities across Ontario, including the Town of Wasaga Beach; AND WHEREAS local service providers, community organizations, and law enforcement agencies have reported increasing rates of intimate partner violence and growing demand for victim support services; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT
Council, July 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the delegation from Mr. Brent Martin; AND THAT staff be directed to return to council with a staff report and recommendations regarding vendors and business kiosks along the beachfront.
Council, July 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: 2025 Final Year End Report, to the Council meeting of June 25, 2026, be received; and THAT the additional 2026 carryovers amounts as noted in Table 1 be approved; and THAT Council approves the Draft Audited Financial Statements as presented at this meeting by Baker Tilly and attached to this report.
Council, June 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following Consent List items under Staff Reports and all the recommendations contained therein be adopted, excluding items pulled and moved to Matters for Consideration to be voted on separately:
Council, June 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: Licence and Beach Maintenance Agreement, to the Council meeting of June 25, 2026, be received; THAT Council approve a one-year Licence and Beach Maintenance Agreement with the Province for the six parcels and beachfront lands identified in this report; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a one-year Licence and Beach Maintenance Agreement with His Majesty t
Council, June 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: Acquisition of 10 Main Street, to the Council meeting of June 25, 2026, be received; THAT Council authorize Town staff and legal counsel to negotiate the purchase of 10 Main Street; THAT Council concurrently approve an application for approval to expropriate a fee-simple interest in the lands, municipally known as 10 Main Street, required for economic development, to facili
Council, June 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT staff be directed to provide a $2,500.00 community sponsorship grant to Nottawasaga Arts Alliance on behalf of the Rockin the River Event to assist with offsetting associated event costs.
Council, June 25, 2026 · Defeated
THAT Council proclaim June 21 - June 27, 2026 as St. John Ambulance Week in the Town of Wasaga Beach.
Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the delegation request from Mrs. Christon Vidinovski to address Council regarding report 10.6 Beachfront Agreement of Purchase and Sale – Sunray.
Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: In-Kind Donation Request – Special Olympics Walk-a-thon to the Council meeting of May 28, 2026, be received; and THAT Council approve the in-kind use of the Wasaga Beach Stars Arena walking track on July 18, 2026, for the Collingwood and Area Special Olympics annual Walk-a-thon. Yea (7) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belanger, S. Dileo, F. Ego, E. Timms, and R. White
Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: Review of Commercial Jet Ski Activity in Wasaga Beach , to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026 , be received; THAT Council establish a moratorium on new commercial personal watercraft operator licenses for the 2026 season and limit operations to one licensed operator; and THAT staff report back to Council following the completion of the Destination Wasaga initiative with an
Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
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
Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: K-12 School and Community Hub: Project Agreement, Lease and Shared Use Agreement, to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026, be received; and THAT Council delegate authority to the Mayor, CAO and Clerk to make any minor changes as required to finalize and execute the following agreements between the Town of Wasaga Beach and The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board: Th
Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT the report titled: K-12 School and Community Hub: Project Agreement, Lease and Shared Use Agreement, to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026, be received; and 2. THAT Council delegate authority to the Mayor, CAO and Clerk to make any minor changes as required to finalize and execute the following agreements between the Town of Wasaga Beach and The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Boa
Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council proclaim May 4-10, 2026 as Children's Mental Health Week and encourage all residents to wear green, engage in meaningful conversations, and take action to support the mental health and well-being of children, youth, and families in our community in Wasaga Beach.
Council, April 30, 2026 · Carried
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
Council, April 30, 2026 · Carried
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 locally elected leadership as a cornerstone of municipal governance • Recognize the distinct roles and structures of counties, regions, and cities • Reflect rural and regional realities,
Council, April 30, 2026 · Carried
THAT the contents of the agenda for March 12, 2026, be approved as circulated.
Council, March 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: 2026 Debenture – Twin-pad Arena and Library, to the Council meeting of March 12, 2026, be received; and THAT Council authorize the CFO/Treasurer to sign the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) Certificate of Treasurer Requesting Debenture Financing (Certificate) document with a term of 25 years, and a principal amount of $17,000,000.00 to finance a portion o
Council, March 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following By-laws be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and finally passed:
Council, March 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following Consent List items under Staff Reports and all recommendations contained therein be adopted.
Special Council Meeting, March 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: Contract No. PW2026-22 – Sunnidale Playground Development (Phase 1) to the Special Council meeting of March 5, 2026, be received; THAT Council does hereby award Contract No. PW2026-22 for the development of Sunnidale Park Playground to Play Power LT Canada Inc. for the amount of $571,900.00 excluding HST; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement wi
Special Council Meeting, March 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: Kelowna Valley Developments Ltd. – Commercial Development, to the Special Council meeting of March 5, 2026, be received; THAT Council consider a Stop Up and Close By-law for a right-of-way on the subject lands, municipally known as 345 Lyons Court; and THAT Council waive the notice requirements under the Town’s Notice Policy to close the right-of-way located on privately ow
Special Council Meeting, March 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held February 12, 2026, be adopted as circulated.
Council, February 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following Consent List items under Staff Reports and all the recommendations contained therein be adopted, excluding items pulled and moved to Matters for Consideration to be voted on separately:
Council, February 12, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT the report titled: Application for Exemption to Part-Lot Control File No. PL00126, to the Council meeting of February 12, 2026, be received; and 2 . THAT Council enact a Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law (PL00126) as recommended by Planning staff in this report.
Council, February 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: K-12 School and Community Hub – Easement for Parking Facilities at 486 River Road West, to the Council meeting of February 12, 2026, be received; and THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the attached Parking Easement Agreement between the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, subject to a final technical review by Staff
Council, February 12, 2026 · Carried
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. PW2026-21 for the renewal of Blueberry Trail Playground to ABC Recreation Ltd. for the amount of $518,797.95 excluding HST. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with ABC Recreation Ltd
Council, February 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: Short-Term Accommodation (STA) Licensing By-law, to the Council meeting of February 12, 2026, be received; and THAT Council adopt By-law 2026-08, being a by-law to license, regulate and govern short-term accommodations in the Town of Wasaga Beach; and THAT Council direct the Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement to bring an amended Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law to i
Council, February 12, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT the report titled: Application for Exemption to Part-Lot Control File No. PL00126, to the Council meeting of February 12, 2026, be received; and 2. THAT Council enact a Part-Lot Control Exemption By-law (PL00126) as recommended by Planning staff in this report.
Council, February 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: Annual Celebration of National AccessAbility Week and International Day of Persons with Disabilities to the Council meeting of January 29, 2026, be received; THAT National AccessAbility Week and International Day of Persons with Disabilities be celebrated annually with a flag raising and proclamation; and THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee be directed to prepare annu
Council, January 29, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held December 11, 2025, be adopted as circulated.
Council, January 15, 2026 · Carried
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 land in Clearview Township for the use of a Receive Site for National Defence’s Artic Over-The-Horizon (A-OTHR) project; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Towns
Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried

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124meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
4conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
6,217votes in 2022Deputy Mayor
Council November 27, 2025
with respect to item 10.6 as she owns a property that abuts that development
Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC) February 16, 2023
in respect to item 6.3.2 as she owns investment property which abuts the parcel under consideration
Regular Council January 26, 2023
related to item 4.2
Regular Council December 1, 2022
with respect to this Item

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