The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

February 11, 2026

Who was there

Present (7): Charlene Biggerstaff, Lee Dale, Naomi Davison, Dan Fellini, Dale Kerr Genge, Dave Neeson, Margaret Quirk

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (21 motions)

20 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the February 11, 2026 Council agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the presentation provided by Kelly Broome, Southlake Health Foundation, encouraging participation in the April 26th 2026 Nature's Emporium Run for Southlake fundraising event, Mayor's Challenge and Community Spirit Awards.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the delegation provided by Angel Dupee, cofounder of Cadence Health and Wellness, introducing the mental health and addictions treatment centre for veterans and first responders in Newmarket offering in-patient treatment and space to live and transition into home-life following treatment, as well as out-patient treatment.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council proclaim March 21, 2026, as Georgina Down Syndrome Day and endorse the raising of the Down Syndrome flag from March 20 to 23 in recognition.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council endorse the request from the Optimist Club of Keswick to name the park/ball diamond beside Lakeside Public School as 'Keswick Optimist Park', refer the request to the appropriate staff for review of the naming policy and report back to Council.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council endorse the request made by the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee to utilize $600 of its budget to sponsor three (3) Good Food Collective lunches throughout 2026, as well as $1,500 to sponsor various Pride Month events in 2026 including the York Pride Parade entry fee and Pride Month Promotional Items.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive the request from the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee (GAgAC) to implement regular third-party water testing at the water tributary near the Baldwin Aerodrome, that the request be
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Referred
That Council receive the General Information items for February 11, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0016 (COU-1) to appoint members to the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 term of office 1. GAgAC Committee Appointment Bylaw.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2006-0017 (PL-4) to remove lands from Part Lot Control, Block 2, Plan 65M-4833, Keswick Industrial Limited Partnership 1. PLC-2025-0004 - Keswick Industrial Limited Partnership.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 9:40am to deal with the following matter(s): PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Volunteer Award of Merit Nominee Summary
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
Council meeting reconvene into Open Session at 11:40am and report on matter(s) dealt with in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge The
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employes regarding Volunteer Award of Merit Nominee Summary; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0018 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on February 11, 2026 1. 2026-0018 (COU-2) Confirming proceedings of Council on February 11, 2026.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the February 11, 2026 Council meeting adjourn at 11:43am.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council proclaim March 21, 2026, as Georgina Down Syndrome Day throughout the Town of Georgina and endorse the raising of the Down Syndrome flag from March 20 to 23 in recognition.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council endorse the request from the Optimist Club of Keswick to name the park/ball diamond beside Lakeside Public School as 'Keswick Optimist Park', refer the request to the appropriate staff for review of the naming policy and report back to Council for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0016 (COU-1) to appoint members to the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 term of office 2. Bylaw Number 2006-0017 (PL-4) to remove lands from Part Lot Control, Block 2, Plan 65M-4833, Keswick Industrial Limited Partnership 7
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 9:40am to deal with the following matter(s): a. PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Volunteer Award of Merit Nominee Summary
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
The Council meeting reconvene into Open Session at 11:40am and report on matter(s) dealt with in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employes regarding Volunteer Award of Merit Nominee Summary;  That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 8 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0018 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on February 11, 2026
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried

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