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 (28 motions)
25 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the April 22, 2026 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item 11.1.c, Report DS-2026-0031, potential appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal Item 11.1.c, Additional correspondence in support of maintaining Committee of Adjustment decision
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Special Council Budget Minutes held on December 2, 2025 1. December 2, 2025 Special Council Budget Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive the delegation provided by Peter Spiniello requesting for safety reasons that the Town resolve the recurring issue of water not draining from community ditches over several years.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the delegation provided by Greg and Elaine Neely requesting Council to maintain the approval of a Minor Variance application by the Committee of Adjustment to permit their autistic son to use the entire building at 242 Pefferlaw Road currently zoned C1 Commercial as a single detached dwelling.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council waive the rules of procedure to permit Mr. Neely to address Council concerning the reassessment of the property
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-20 26 -00 31 prepared by the Development Services Department dated April 22, 2026 respecting a potential appeal of a Committee of Adjustment decision related to a Minor Variance Application (File: MV-2025-0026) submitted by the owner of lands legally described as Part of Lot 23, Concession 5 (G), and municipally addressed as 242 Pefferlaw Road, Pefferlaw ; That Council direct staff to file an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal respecting the Committee of Adjustment’s approval of a Minor Variance Application (File: MV-2025-0026) as described in Report No. DS-2026-0031; and, That Council authorize the Town Solicitor (or designate) and staff to participate in and defend the Town’s position respecting an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal. That the Committee of Adjustment fees be refunded back to the applicant or be reallocated toward a zoning bylaw amendment applicant process, at the applicant's discretion.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 10:55.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0030 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department, dated April 22, 2026, concerning implementation of the Municipal Heritage Register Review. That bylaws be passed to designate the following properties as being of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act: 98 High Street; 12 Turner Street; 31 River Street; 117-119 High Street; 132-134 High Street; 25152 Warden Avenue ; and , 180 Church Street That the bylaw to designate 32 River Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act be
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Deferred
1.That Council receive Report No. CSD-2026-0003 prepared by the Community Services Department and Operations and Infrastructure Department, dated April 22, 2026 regarding the Town of Georgina’s new Parks Master Plan (Attachment 1); 2.That Council receive and endorse the Parks Master Plan in principle; and 3.That the implementation of capital project and recommendations contained therein be subject to the annual business planning and budgetary approvals process.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive and endorse the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee's request to utilize a budget of $275.00 to sponsor the 2026 Business Excellence in Accessibility Award and to form a working group of 2-3 members at its next scheduled meeting to participate as civilians after the dissolution of the Committee's current term of office to work with the Georgina Chamber of Commerce in support of the 2026 Business Excellence in Accessibility Award.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive and endorse the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee's request to utilize the remaining Committee budget of $9,925.00 to support phase 1 of the Belhaven Accessible Pathway Project initiative.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Bylaw No. 7, being Bylaw 2026-0040 (HO-1) designating 32 River Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest, be
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Deferred
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0034 (HO-1) designating 117-119 High Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest 1. Bylaw 117-119 High Street.pdf 2. Bylaw 117-119 High Street - Schedule A.pdf 3. Bylaw 117-119 High Street - Schedule B.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0035 (HO-1) to designate 12 Turner Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest 1. Bylaw 12 Turner Street.pdf 2. Bylaw 12 Turner Street - Schedule A.pdf 3. Bylaw 12 Turner Street -Schedule B.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0036 (HO-1) designating 132-134 High Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest 1. Bylaw 132-134 High Street.pdf 2. Bylaw 132-134 High Street - Schedule A.pdf 3. Bylaw 132-134 High Street - Schedule B.pdf 4. Bylaw Number 2026-0037 (HO-1) designating 180 Church Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest 1. Bylaw 180 Church Street.pdf 2. Bylaw 180 Church Street - Schedule A.pdf 3. Bylaw 180 Church Street - Schedule B.pdf 5. Bylaw Number 2026-0038 (HO-1) designating 25152 Warden Avenue as being of cultural heritage value or interest 1. Bylaw 25152 Warden Avenue.pdf 2. Bylaw 25152 Warden Avenue -Schedule A.pdf 3. Bylaw 25152 Warden Avenue - Schedule B.pdf 6. Bylaw Number 2026-0039 (HO-1) designating 31 River Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest 1. Bylaw 31 River Street.pdf 2. Bylaw 31 River Street - Schedue A.pdf 3. Bylaw 31 River Street - Schedule B.pdf 8. Bylaw Number 2026-0041 (HO-1) designating 98 High Street as being of
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 12:30pm to deal with the following matters: PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Sports Hall of Fame Nominees A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Dearham Lane
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the Council meeting reconvene into open session at 1:51pm and report on matter(s) dealt with in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
regard to closed session Item No. 17.1.a under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding Sports Hall of Fame Nominees; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Genge In
Carried
regard to closed session Item No. 17.1.b under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding Dearham Lane; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0042 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on April 22, 2026 1. 2026-0042 (COU-2) Confirm proceedings of Council on April 22, 2026.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the Council meeting adjourn at 1:54pm.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Special Council Budget Minutes held on December 2, 2025
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive the delegation provided by Greg and Elaine Neely requesting Council to maintain the approval of a Minor Variance 5 application by the Committee of Adjustment to permit their autistic son to use the entire building at 242 Pefferlaw Road currently zoned C1 Commercial as a single detached dwelling.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
7 1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0030 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department, dated April 22, 2026, concerning implementation of the Municipal Heritage Register Review. 2. That bylaws be passed to designate the following properties as being of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act: a. 98 High Street; b. 12 Turner Street; c. 31 River Street; d. 117-119 High Street; e. 132-134 High Street; f. 25152 Warden Avenue; and, g. 180 Church Street 3. That the bylaw to designate 32 River Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act be
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Deferred
10 That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0034 (HO-1) designating 117-119 High Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0035 (HO-1) to designate 12 Turner Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0036 (HO-1) designating 132-134 High Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest 4. Bylaw Number 2026-0037 (HO-1) designating 180 Church Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest 5. Bylaw Number 2026-0038 (HO-1) designating 25152 Warden Avenue as being of cultural heritage value or interest 6. Bylaw Number 2026-0039 (HO-1) designating 31 River Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest 8. Bylaw Number 2026-0041 (HO-1) designating 98 High Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 12:30pm to deal with the following matters: a. PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Sports Hall of Fame Nominees b. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Dearham Lane
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
11 That the Council meeting reconvene into open session at 1:51pm and report on matter(s) dealt with in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
In regard to closed session Item No. 17.1.a under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding Sports Hall of Fame Nominees; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
In regard to closed session Item No. 17.1.b under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding Dearham Lane; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0042 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on April 22, 2026
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale