The Wasaga Beach Record

R. White

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

287substantive motions movedof 124 meetings the minutes record them at
104procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
226substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
13meetings recorded absentof 124 they were on the record for
98–0recorded 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 (98) — most recent 40 shown

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 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 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
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
Council October 23, 2025
THAT the report titled: Twin Pad Arena & Library – Parking Lot Expansion – Detail Design ( RFQ-PW2025-27) to the Council meeting of October 23, 2025, be received; and THAT Contract No. PW2025-27 be awarded to C.F.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council October 23, 2025
THAT the report titled: Honouring Veterans - Selection of Artwork and Program Expansion, to the Council meeting of October 23, 2025, be received;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council October 23, 2025
THAT the report titled: Skydive Wasaga Beach Inc., Lease Agreement – Klondike Sports Park, to the Council meeting of October 23, 2025, be received;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council October 9, 2025
THAT the report titled: Application for an Extension to the Approval of the Ansley Grove Draft Plan of Subdivision (PS00525) to the Council meeting of October 9, 2025, be received;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council October 9, 2025
THAT this item be referred back to staff for further information on the subject matter and report back to Council.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council October 9, 2025
WHEREAS the Ministry of Education holds the authority to include water safety and survival training in the elementary school curriculum, recognizing it as a vital life skill comparable to fire and road safety education;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council September 11, 2025
THAT the report titled: Request for Proposal EDO2025-02 – Destination Waterfront Master Plan – Award of Contract, to the Council meeting of September 11, 2025, be received;
For · 7–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (13)

CouncilSeptember 10, 2026
Special Council MeetingAugust 27, 2026
CouncilAugust 13, 2026
CouncilApril 30, 2026
CouncilFebruary 12, 2026
CouncilOctober 24, 2024
Special Council Meeting - Public Planning MeetingOctober 23, 2024
Special Council MeetingSeptember 26, 2024
CouncilApril 11, 2024
Joint Committee of the Whole and CouncilNovember 30, 2023
Special Council MeetingNovember 30, 2023
Joint Committee of the Whole and Council (JCAC)April 27, 2023
Special CouncilApril 4, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 287)

THAT the report titled: Applications for Official Plan Amendment (OP00221) & Zoning By-law Amendment (Z00121) – Romanin Contracting – Beachwood Road, to the Council meeting of September 24, 2026, be received; THAT Council adopt an Official Plan Amendment (OP00221) – Romanin Contracting – Beachwood Road, as recommended in this report; and THAT Council enact a Zoning By-law Amendment (Z00121) – Roma
Council, September 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: Application for Revisions to a Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision - Clear Valley, to the Council meeting of September 24, 2026, be received; and THAT Council approve the revised Draft Plan of Subdivision, including minor amendments to the associated Conditions of Draft Plan Approval, for the Clear Valley Plan of Subdivision, with a new approval lapsing date of September 10,
Council, September 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT following By-laws be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and passed.
Special Council Meeting, July 27, 2026 · Carried
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 and protect all road users, including children and seniors; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Wasaga Beach supports the resolution of the North Grenville–Merr
Council, July 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT staff bring back a staff report pertaining to the ability to offer complimentary Wi-Fi in the Town Parking Lots and Beachfront.
Council, July 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: 2026 Community Event Sponsorship Application - Rockin the River, to the Council meeting of June 25, 2026, be received; and THAT Council approve community sponsorship for the Rockin the River Event to be hosted on August 8, 2026, and; THAT staff be directed to provide a $5,000.00 community sponsorship grant to Nottawasaga Arts Alliance on behalf of the Rockin the River Event
Council, June 25, 2026 · Defeated
THAT following By-law be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and passed.
Special Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council proclaim October 10th as “National Dental Care Day” in the Town of Wasaga Beach.
Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the delegation request from Mr. Leslie Farkas and Mr. Nick Vidinovski to address Council regarding report 10.6 Beachfront Agreement of Purchase and Sale – Sunray.
Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the delegation from Mrs. Christon Vidinovski, for information.
Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held May 14, 2026, be adopted as circulated.
Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT WBSE Shareholders receive the AGM 2025 Year in Review presentation and 2025 WBSE Audited Financials as information.
Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: Silver Birch Avenue at Bay Court Traffic Report, to the Council meeting of May 28, 2026, be received; and THAT , Council direct staff to include for consideration in the first draft of the 2027 Budget, the project, which includes approximately 130m of 1.5m wide concrete sidewalk to be installed along the south side of Silver Birch Avenue from the current sidewalk terminus a
Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held April 30, 2026, be adopted as circulated.
Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 2026-41 be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and finally passed. 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 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, May 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled Destination Wasaga - Aerial Attractions Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) to the Council meeting of May 14 th , 2026, be received; THAT Council approve the release of a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) to gather market interest, high-level concepts, and potential partnership opportunities for a potential aerial attraction as part of the Destination Wasaga
Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
THA T the report titled: Beach By-law, to the Council meeting of May 14, 2026 be received; THAT Council adopt By-law #2026-39 to regulate activities within the Beach Areas of the Town of Wasaga Beach; and THAT Council approve a $200 fee for Work Permits as regulated through the Beach By-law and Staff be directed to bring back an amended Fees and Charges By-law. Yea (6) B. Smith, T. Snell, J. Belan
Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
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; THAT Council direct staff not to proceed with the development of a municipal by-law or policy to permit “bring your own alcohol” (BYOB) at outdoor public events at this time ; and THAT Council not designate any Beach under the Town’s owner
Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Manager of Building Maintenance be authorized to execute lease agreements with Food truck operators for Town owned lands along the beachfront.
Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting held March 26, 2026, be adopted as circulated.
Council, April 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council directs staff to undertake a comprehensive review of pedestrian and traffic safety in the Silver Birch Avenue subdivision, with a focus on the area surrounding Bay Court and Storybook Trail, with the report to come back to Council at its May 28th, 2026 meeting.
Council, April 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve funding of the K-12 School and Community Hub Theatre Modification to an additional $325,000 to be funded from the Casino Reserve.
Council, April 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council proclaim April, 2026 as Parkinson Awareness Month, and April 11th, 2026 as World Parkinson's Day, in the Town of Wasaga Beach.
Council, March 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting- Building and Planning Fees held March 12, 2026, be adopted as circulated.
Council, March 26, 2026 · Carried
That the Council Requested Staff Report pertaining to Re-routing the Trail near Bluewater Condominium Corporation, be removed from the list with no further action required.
Council, March 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council proclaim March 8, 2026 as International Women's Day in the Town of Wasaga Beach.
Council, February 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: Doctor Recruitment Incentive – Dr. Stephanie Rogers, to the Council meeting of February 26 th , 2026, be received; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Doctor Recruitment Incentive Agreement between the Town of Wasaga Beach and Dr. Stephanie Rogers subject to technical review by the Economic Development Officer and financial review by the Chief Financial
Council, February 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following Consent List items under Staff Reports and all the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
Council, January 29, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the report, Zoning By-law Amendment (Z005/25) dated January 14, 2026, for information; and, THAT Council enact a Zoning By-law Amendment (Z005/25), as recommended by Town Planning staff in this report.
Council, January 29, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: 2026 Municipal Grants Program Allocation, to the Council meeting of January 29, 2026, be received; and THAT Council approve the awarding of grants totalling $26,750 and sponsorships totalling $15,000, as presented in this report.
Council, January 29, 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, January 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: Repeal of By-law Designating Beck Square, to the Council meeting of January 15, 2026 be received; and THAT Council repeal By-law No. 2007-60 designating 84 Mosley Street, commonly known as “Beck Square” as a property of cultural heritage value and interest.
Council, January 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the report titled: Georgian Triangle Humane Society Funding Request – Donation Agreement, to the Council meeting of December 11, 2025, be received; and THAT the Draft Donation Agreement with Georgian Triangle Humane Society attached as Appendix A, be approved in principle; and THAT Clerk and Treasurer be authorized to finalize and execute the agreement with Georgian Triangle Humane Society. Y
Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
THAT the report titled: 2026 Fees and Charges and Water Wastewater Rates, to the Council meeting of November 27, 2026 be received; THAT Council approve the Fees and Charges changes outlined in this Staff Report for Schedule B – Treasury and Schedule G – Special Events; THAT Council approve a 10% Water and 12% Wastewater increase for 2026 rates as described in Scenario 2 – Moderate Adjustment of th
Council, November 27, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 2025-63 be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second, and third time and finally passed as amended.
Council, November 27, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council proclaim November 25, 2025 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, in the Town of Wasaga Beach.
Council, November 13, 2025 · Carried
THAT the contents of the agenda for November 13, 2025, be approved as circulated.
THAT Staff be directed to provide notice of termination of the lease between Skydive Wasaga Beach Inc. and the Corporation of the Town of Wasaga Beach due to default of the terms; and, THAT notice be provided in accordance with the Agreement effective immediately.
Special Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 2025-53 be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Special Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Carried

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