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Home Uxbridge Meetings March 23, 2026

Council · Regular

March 23, 2026

THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE

10:00 – 13:04 · 3h 4m
7 present · 0 absent
Dave Barton Mayor — Bruce Garrod Councillor — Gordon Shreeve Councillor — Pamela Beach Councillor — Todd Snooks Councillor — Willie Popp Councillor — Zed Pickering Councillor —
Staff & officers present
Alina Kim AQUATIC MANAGER — Amanda Ferraro DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES — Bill Rynard ROADS OPERATIONS MANAGER — Colleen Baskin UXBRIDGE URBAN PROVINCIAL PARK PROJECT MANAGER — Courtney Clarke DIRECTOR, PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS & TRAILS — Debbie Leroux DEPUTY CAO/DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES/CLERK — Emily Elliott DEPUTY CLERK — Haley Dickson PLANNING TECHNICIAN — Hilary Williams DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES,BY-LAW AND ANIMAL CONTROL — Jennifer Beer SENIOR PERMITS & APPROVALS ANALYST — Jennifer Gowland COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR — Jo-Anne Haley COORDINATOR OF FACIITIES AND SENIOR SERVICES — Judy Risebrough PROJECT MANAGER — Katlyn Jones MUSEUM CURATOR AND TOURISM COORDINATOR — Kristi Honey CAO — Laura Rupprecht LEGISLATIVE COORDINATOR — Mike Klose CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL — Mike McCullough NEW ANIMAL SHELTER PROJECT MANAGER — Nadine Messina CONTRACT & PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR — Rochelle Silva LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT — Sierra Miller COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER — Sue Straughan TAX COLLECTOR — Tobi Lee DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/TREASURER —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that Report RC-03/26 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be brought forward for consideration.
    • · Motion 2 added: THAT Report RC-03/26 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services be received for information; AND THAT Council authorize staff to begin negotiations with BLT, Sprung and Myrtha for logo “in kind” contributions that will enhance the b…
    • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that Report CL-10/26 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk regarding a progress report for the New Animal Shelter Construction for Scugog/Uxbridge be brought forward for co…
    • · Motion 4 added: THAT Report CL-10/26 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk/CAO received for information.
    • · Motion 5 added: THAT the delegation by Amandipp Singh of Enabled Talent be referred to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for consideration.
    • · Motion 6 added: THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of March 9, 2026 be approved.
    • · Motion 7 added: THAT correspondence from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding decision notice on the proposed boundaries for the Regional Consolidation of Ontario's Conservation Authorities be received for information.
    • · Motion 8 added: THAT correspondence from the Region of York regarding York Regional Council Decision - Blue Box Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Framework and Circular Materials Ontario be received for information.
    • · Motion 9 added: THAT correspondence from the Town of Whitby regarding a request for a comprehensive review of the Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Framework be received for information.
    • · Motion 10 added: THAT correspondence from the Town of Whitby regarding the Hotel and Conference/Convention Centre Attraction Program be received for information.
    • · Motion 11 added: THAT correspondence from the Town of Whitby regarding Enhancing Municipal Accountability: Mandatory Disclosure of Third-Party Consultants and Strategic Advisors used by Members of Council be received for information.
    • · Motion 12 added: THAT correspondence items 8.6 to 8.9, inclusive, be received for information.
    • · Motion 13 added: THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support, in principle, the 2026 Uxbridge & District Lions Club Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in Elgin Park and the 2026 Uxbridge & District Lions Club Volunta…
    • · Motion 14 added: THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support, in principle, the request of Brad Bogardis to host a baseball tournament at Bonner Fields on July 11, 2026; AND THAT event organizers work with staff regarding logistics of the event; A…
    • · Motion 15 added: WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge deems it desirable to declare surplus and convey real property legal described as [list of properties] be declared surplus to the needs of the Municipality. AND THAT public…
    • · Motion 16 added: THAT Report TR-01/26 of Tobi Lee, Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding Statement of Remuneration and Expenses of Council, Members of the Committee of Adjustment and Members of the Property Standards Committee for the year ended December…
    • · Motion 17 added: THAT Report TR-02/26, as amended, of Tobi Lee, Director of Finance/Treasurer be received for information; AND THAT the Golf Fund – 2025 Annual Report be referred to Mayor Barton and Kristi Honey, CAO to report back on ways to promote fundi…
    • · Motion 18 added: THAT Report TR-03/26 of Susan Straughan, Manager of Property Taxation & Revenue be received for information; AND THAT the by-law for the 2026 Final Tax Levies be signed by the Mayor and the Township Clerk.
    • · Motion 19 added: THAT Report TR-04/26 of Susan Straughan, Manager of Property Taxation & Revenue be received for information; AND THAT the by-law for the 2026 Business Improvement Area (BIA) Rates be signed by the Mayor and the Township Clerk.
    • · Motion 20 added: THAT Report PWO-05/26 of Bill Rynard, Operation and Capital Projects Manager regarding Gravel Road Conversion - Remaining Dead-End Roads be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the proposed schedule for hard surface on the re…
    • · Motion 21 added: THAT Report PWO-06/26 of Courtney Clarke, Director of Public Works, Parks and Trails be received for information; AND THAT Council reconsider its decision in Report DB-03/25 with respect to the installation of four-way stop controls at Con…
    • · Motion 22 added: THAT Report RC-02/26 of Katlyn Jones, Manager of Cultural Services, Tourism and BIA be received for information; AND THAT Holiday Trail data be shared with relevant staff and committees; AND THAT the 2026 Holiday Trail on December 4th and …
    • · Motion 23 added: THAT Report DS-13/26 of Michael Klose, Chief Building Official, be received for information; AND THAT Dollarama and the future tenant be permitted to have two additional signs in addition to the permitted wall signs.
    • · Motion 24 added: THAT Report DS-14/26 of Michael Klose, Chief Building Official, be received for information; AND THAT approval be granted to permit the extension of Wixan’s Bridge patio development agreement for an additional two (2) years until December …
    • · Motion 25 added: THAT Report DS-15/26 of Michael Klose, Chief Building Official, be received for information; AND THAT approval be granted to permit the extension of the Agreement for one (1) year until April 6, 2027.
    • · Motion 26 added: THAT Report DB-02/26 of Mayor Dave Barton regarding Elgin Pond Ice Monitoring be received for information.
    • · Motion 27 added: THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2026-024 to 2026-030 and the same be read a first and second time.
    • · Motion 28 added: THAT By-law Nos. 2026-024 to 2026-030 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
    • · Motion 29 added: THAT correspondence from Christine Cinnamon, Uxbridge Environment and Sustainability Committee regarding the Black Bear Harvest in Ontario be received for information.
    • · Motion 30 added: THAT, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, the Council of the Township of Uxbridge resolve into an ‘In Camera’ session at 11:59 a.m. to discuss the following matters: [list]
    • · Motion 31 added: THAT Council rise from In-camera at 1:02 p.m. with business to report.
    • · Motion 32 added: THAT Council support the recommendations in confidential Reports CL-08/26 of Laura Rupprecht, Legislative Coordinator, CL-09/26 and CL-11/26 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, RC-04/26, as amended, of Hunter Gardner,…
    • · Motion 33 added: THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2026-031, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this regular meeting of Council of March 23, 2026 and the same be read a first and second time.
    • · Motion 34 added: THAT By-law No. 2026-031 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
    • · Attendance added: Dave Barton (present)
    • · Attendance added: Bruce Garrod (present)
    • · Attendance added: Gordon Shreeve (present)
    • · Attendance added: Zed Pickering (present)
    • · Attendance added: Willie Popp (present)
    • · Attendance added: Todd Snooks (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kristi Honey (present)
    • · Attendance added: Tobi Lee (present)
    • · Attendance added: Emily Elliott (present)
    • · Attendance added: Laura Rupprecht (present)
    • · Attendance added: Rochelle Silva (present)
    • · Attendance added: Amanda Ferraro (present)
    • · Attendance added: Hilary Williams (present)
    • · Attendance added: Mike Klose (present)
    • · Attendance added: Courtney Clarke (present)
    • · Attendance added: Colleen Baskin (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jennifer Beer (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jo-Anne Haley (present)
    • · Attendance added: Katlyn Jones (present)
    • · Attendance added: Bill Rynard (present)
    • · Attendance added: Nadine Messina (present)
    • · Attendance added: Sue Straughan (present)
    • · Attendance added: Sierra Miller (present)
    • · Attendance added: Haley Dickson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jennifer Gowland (present)
    • · Attendance added: Judy Risebrough (present)
    • · Attendance added: Alina Kim (present)
    • · Attendance added: Pamela Beach (present)
    • · Attendance added: Debbie Leroux (present)
    • · Attendance added: Mike McCullough (present)
    • · Participation added: Zed Pickering recuse