Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Gengewith Recommendation 2 of Report CSD-2025-0007 as it relates to the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture as her son is an employee of the Centre; Councillor Genge did not participate or vote on the matter
What was decided (37 motions)
34 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the July 9, 2025 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 16.7, Bylaw No. 2025-0044 (TA-1) replacing Item No. 16.2 of this agenda Item No. 16.5, Bylaw No. 2025-0047 (PWO-2)
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Withdrawn
That the following minutes with minor corrections, be adopted: 1. Council Minutes held on June 4, 2025 1. June 4, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf 2. Council Minutes held on June 11, 2025 1. June 11, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the presentation provided by representatives of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority regarding chloride in the Lake Simcoe Watershed along with initiatives to mitigate it, be received.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the presentation provided by Joe Moncada, Director of Library Services/CEO and Bobbi Sabatini, Library Board Chair regarding the Georgina Public Library 2024 Year in Review be received.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the presentation provided by Robin Legault requesting the creation of drop-in centres at the three Georgina libraries for those suffering with mental health be received and
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Referred
That Council adopt the following report recommendations; a. Approval of the 2025 Annual Budget and Appointment of Board Members for the balance of the 2022-2026 Term of Office for the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area 1. 2025 Jackson's Point BIA Levy Report And Appointment .pdf 2. Jackson's Point BIA Budget 2025(1).pdf Report No. SI-2025-0005 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0173 That Council receive Report No. SI-2025-0005 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated July 9, 2025 respecting the approval of the 2025 Annual Budget and Appointment of Board Members for the balance of the 2022-2026 Term of Office for the Jackson’s Point Business Improvement Area. That the following individual be appointed to the vacancy on the Board of Management for the Jackson’s Point Business Improvement Area for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office and that Council pass a by-law to give effect to this appointment: David Marchese That Council approve the 2025 annual budget for the Jackson’s Point Business Improvement Area as set out in Attachment 1. That the by-law to levy a charge and provide for the collection of a supplemental tax levy for the Jackson’s Point Business Improvement Area be adopted by Council.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be waived to permit Sheona Hurd, the new Director of the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture, to address Council.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2025-0007 prepared by the Community Services Department and Corporate Services Department dated July 9, 2025, regarding the Service Delivery and Funding Model Review for the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture, the Georgina Military Museum and the Georgina Chamber of Commerce.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
2. That Council approve the following annual funding amounts from the Non-Profit Grant Program for a five-year term (2026-2030) with an annual 2% inflationary increase for the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture and direct the Treasurer to list it as a separate line item in the Budget moving forward: Georgina Centre of Arts and Culture $165,000
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
2. That Council approve the following annual funding amounts from the Non-Profit Grant Program for a five-year term (2026-2030) with an annual 2% inflationary increase for each of the Georgina Military Museum and the Georgina Chamber of Commerce and direct the Treasurer to list them as separate line items in the Budget moving forward: Georgina Military Museum $ 28,000 Georgina Chamber of Commerce $ 67,000
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
3. That Council provide staff the delegated authority to implement a 5-year service agreement with an optional 1-year extension and Key Performance Indicators for the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
3. That Council provide staff the delegated authority to implement a 5-year service agreement with an optional 1-year extension and Key Performance Indicators for the Georgina Chamber of Commerce.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
4. That Council provide staff the delegated authority to implement a 10-year lease agreement for the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture for the purpose of grant submissions.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
5. That any service agreements with Town funding that is greater than $100,000 annually shall require an annual financial audit that specifically includes a review of the organization's internal controls as part of such audit and that staff provide an annual briefing note update on the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture agreements.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
5. That any service agreements with Town funding that is greater than $100,000 annually shall require an annual financial audit that specifically includes a review of the organization's internal controls as part of such audit and that staff provide an annual briefing note update on the Georgina Military Museum and Georgina Chamber of Commerce agreements.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the Council meeting observe a recess at 11:00am
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Township of King encouraging municipalities to explore Smart About Salt Program certification, requesting collaboration with municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed on an outreach campaign to raise awareness of the road salt pollution issue and refer the correspondence to staff for further discussion concerning an outreach campaign.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive General Information items (iii) to (x) of July 9, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive General Information Item (i) of July 9, 2025, and endorse the position of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury calling on the Government of Canada and all federal parties to increase the eligibility threshold for the Income Replacement Benefit (IRB) program to Canadian Veterans from $20,000 to no less than $40,000 annually for a single-person household, and urging Veterans Affairs Canada to review all income support programs with the intent to modernize eligibility criteria in line with the current cost of living across Canada.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive General Information Item (ii) of July 9, 2025 and endorse the Municipality of Tweed's position requesting the Province amend Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box so that producers are responsible for the end-of-life management of recycling product from all sources.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Defeated
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0043 (COU-1) to appoint one (1) new board member for the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area for the 2022-2026 term of office 1. 2025 Jackson's Point BIA Appointment for new board members.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2025-0045 (AD-1) to appoint a Building Code Act inspector; Kurtis Farr 1. Appointment Bylaw Kurtis Farr.pdf 4. Bylaw Number 2025-0046 (TR-1) amending Bylaw 94-60 as amended, and assume certain roads as public highway; Haskins Crescent, Road Assumption, Oxford Homes Phase 2 1. Road Assumption Oxford Homes Phase 2.pdf 6. Bylaw Number 2025-0048 (TR-1) amending Bylaw 2023-0087 (TR-1) as amended, to regulate traffic and control the parking of vehicles; amendments to Schedules, Oxford Homes Phase 2 1. 2025-0048 (TR-1) Traffic Bylaw Oxford Homes Phase 2, July 9, 2025.pdf 7. Bylaw Number 2025-0044 (TA-1) to levy a special charge upon commercial properties in the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area and to provide for its collection 1. Bylaw to Levy a Special Charge Upon Commercial Properties Located in the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area .pdf 2. Jackson's Point BIA Budget 2025(2).pdf 3. 2025 Jackson's Point BIA Tax Levy Chart(1).pdf (Advisement: This bylaw replaces Item No. 16.2 of this agenda)
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:40am to discuss the following matters; THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(a), MA, Cyber Security THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(a), MA, Facility Security
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the Council meeting reconvene into open session at 12:44pm and report on matters dealt with in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act being the security of the property of the municipality or local board regarding cyber security; That Council receive the update provided.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b on the agenda under Section 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act being the security of the property of the municipality or local board regarding facility security; That Council receive the update provided.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
That correspondence from the Municipality of Tweed requesting support of its position requesting the Province of Ontario to amend Ontario Regulation 391/21:Blue Box so that producers are responsible for the end-of-life management of recycling product from all sources be received.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0049 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on July 9, 2025 1. 2025-0049 (COU-2) Confirming proceedings of Council on July 9, 2025.pdf
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the Council meeting adjourn at 12:45pm.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following minutes with minor corrections, be adopted: 1. Council Minutes held on June 4, 2025 2. Council Minutes held on June 11, 2025
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council adopt the following report recommendations; a. Approval of the 2025 Annual Budget and Appointment of Board Members for the balance of the 2022-2026 Term of Office for the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area Report No. SI-2025-0005 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0173 1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2025-0005 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated July 9, 2025 respecting the approval of the 2025 Annual Budget and Appointment of Board Members for the balance of the 2022-2026 Term of Office for the Jackson’s Point Business Improvement Area. 6 2. That the following individual be appointed to the vacancy on the Board of Management for the Jackson’s Point Business Improvement Area for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office and that Council pass a by-law to give effect to this appointment: David Marchese 3. That Council approve the 2025 annual budget for the Jackson’s Point Business Improvement Area as set out in Attachment 1. 4. That the by-law to levy a charge and provide for the collection of a supplemental tax levy for the Jackson’s Point Business Improvement Area be adopted by Council.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
2. That Council approve the following annual funding amounts from the Non-Profit Grant Program for a five-year term (2026-2030) with an annual 2% inflationary increase for each of the Georgina 8 Military Museum and the Georgina Chamber of Commerce and direct the Treasurer to list them as separate line items in the Budget moving forward: Georgina Military Museum $ 28,000 Georgina Chamber of Commerce $ 67,000
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
11 That Council receive General Information items (iii) to (x) of July 9, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0043 (COU-1) to appoint one (1) new board member for the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area for the 2022-2026 term of office 3. Bylaw Number 2025-0045 (AD-1) to appoint a Building Code Act inspector; Kurtis Farr 4. Bylaw Number 2025-0046 (TR-1) amending Bylaw 94-60 as amended, and assume certain roads as public highway; Haskins Crescent, Road Assumption, Oxford Homes Phase 2 6. Bylaw Number 2025-0048 (TR-1) amending Bylaw 2023-0087 (TR-1) as amended, to regulate traffic and control the parking of vehicles; amendments to Schedules, Oxford Homes Phase 2 7. Bylaw Number 2025-0044 (TA-1) to levy a special charge upon commercial properties in the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area and to provide for its collection (Advisement: This bylaw replaces Item No. 16.2 of this agenda)
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:40am to discuss the following matters; 13 a. THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(a), MA, Cyber Security b. THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(a), MA, Facility Security
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)(a) of the Municipal Act being the security of the property of the municipality or local board regarding cyber security; 1. That Council receive the update provided.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b on the agenda under Section 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act being the security of the property of the municipality or local board regarding facility security; 1. That Council receive the update provided.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0049 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on July 9, 2025
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini