The Trent Lakes Record

Terry Lambshead

Mayor · seen 2020-09-15 to 2026-09-24 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

531substantive motions movedof 263 meetings the minutes record them at
37procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
478substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
10meetings recorded absentof 263 they were on the record for
53–14recorded 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 Trent Lakes’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (67) — most recent 40 shown

Council Meeting June 2, 2026
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Lion's Club Request for Electronic Sign; and further That Council deny the request for the electronic sign at the proposed southwest corner of County Road 36…
Against · 2–2 · Lost
Council Meeting April 7, 2026
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Amendment Requested to Operational Plans: Increase Operational Hours of Licensed Bass Lane Quarries (License Nos. 625888 and 624632);
For · 2–3 · Lost
Special Council Meeting March 11, 2026
That the agenda be approved as printed.
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting December 16, 2025
the Conservation Authorities Act (1946) enable municipalities to establish local conservation authorities, and when municipalities choose to form such authorities, they assume responsibility for governance and funding…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council Meeting September 16, 2025
That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Deer Bay Hall Status; and further That Council deem 22 Deer Bay School Road, Roll # 15-42-101-300-30000-0000, as surplus to…
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting July 15, 2025
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Granite Ridge Estates Phase II - Council Resolution Implications of the Stormwater Management Pond;
For · 3–2 · Carried
Council Meeting June 17, 2025
That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Island Drive Additional Culverts; and further That Council direct staff to proceed with Option 3 - Status Quo, as outlined in the report.
Against · 2–2 · Lost
Council Meeting June 17, 2025
That Council receive the report from the External Planning Consultant regarding Additional Residential Units; and further That Council direct staff to schedule a public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act.
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting June 17, 2025
Council previously considered similar correspondence for information from the Town of Orangeville regarding Responsible Growth and Opposition to Elements of Bill 5 at the June 3, 2025 Council meeting, which was after…
Against · 3–2 · Carried
Council Meeting June 3, 2025
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Community Fridge/Pantry Program for information.
For · 3–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 20, 2025
That Council receive the report from the External Planning Consultant regarding Additional Residential Units; and further That Council direct the Planning Department to prepare draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law…
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting April 8, 2025
That Council receive the delegation from Janet Clarkson regarding New Food Pantry Proposal; and further That Council direct staff to liaise with Newmarket and Orillia to assess their processes in allowing a Food Pantry…
For · 4–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 18, 2025
That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Proposed Buckhorn Food Pantry Feasibility for information.
For · 4–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 18, 2025
That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Alternative Voting Methods for the 2026 Municipal Election;
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting March 4, 2025
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer, on behalf of the Short-Term Rental Working Group, regarding the Short-Term Rental Working Group Mandatory Registration By-Law;
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council Meeting February 4, 2025
That Council receive the delegation from Janet Clarkson regarding Food Pantry Set-up Request; and further That Council refer the request to staff to investigate the feasibility and requirements to support this project…
Against · 3–1 · Carried
Council Meeting March 19, 2024
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Public Meeting Development Charges Background Study Feedback; and further That Council support the single detached unit charge of $7,584.00, as recommended…
For · 3–2 · Carried
Council Meeting March 5, 2024
That Council receive the report from the Director of Public Works regarding Private Road Grant Policy Comments; and further That Council approve the updated Private Road Grant Policy, as attached, to allow acceptance…
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting February 6, 2024
That Council receive the report from the Director of Building and Planning/CBO regarding License of Occupation - Phillips and Powell Applications;
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council Meeting - Special January 25, 2024
That subject to final approval of the 2024 budget, Council approve a grant to the Buckhorn and Area Lion's Club in the amount of $480.00; a grant to the Buckhorn Community Centre in the amount of $20,000.00;
For · 3–1 · Carried
Council Meeting January 16, 2024
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Langer Delegation at the December 19, 2023 Council Meeting; and further That Council reaffirm Resolution R2023-637, adopted December 19, 2023.
For · 4–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 21, 2023
That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Deer Bay Hall Proposals; and further That Council direct staff to complete the necessary process to separate the facility and its…
Against · 2–3 · Lost
Council Meeting November 21, 2023
That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Deer Bay Hall Proposals; and further That Council direct staff to engage a professional engineer/architect to provide Class D…
For · 3–2 · Carried
Council Meeting September 5, 2023
That Council receive the report from the Planning Consultant regarding Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - File No. 21-08 16 Fire Route 94A (Lennox); and further That Council deny Zoning By-law Amendment File No.
Against · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting - Special August 8, 2023
That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk, Director of Public Works, and the CAO/Treasurer; and further That Council approves awarding RFT-07-2023 for the New Dedicated Mechanic’s Facility to MVW…
For · 4–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 11, 2023
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Annual Ratepayer/Community Associating Meeting Public Feedback;
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council Meeting June 6, 2023
That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Committee Structure Review; and further That Council defer this report to the July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council.
For · 4–1 · Carried
Council Meeting May 16, 2023
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Annual Ratepayer/Community Association Meeting; and further That Council cancel the 2023 Ratepayer/Community Association meeting;
Against · 1–4 · Lost
Council Meeting December 6, 2022
there is an active zoning bylaw (ZBA) amendment application from Dewdney Mountain Farms Ltd, and Whereas a development agreement (including the haul routes) with the municipality must be entered into prior to the ZBA…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 8, 2022
That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding OLT Decision - Buffalo Bay Plan of Subdivision/Condo and ZBA for their information.
For · 3–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 8, 2022
That Council supports Consent File No. B-120-22 made by Douglas Malcolm Dixon and Wendy Clare Dixon for 8 Fire Route 78 having property roll # 15-42-010-302-14703-0000 with conditions 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11 from…
For · 3–0 · Carried
Council Meeting August 9, 2022
That Council receive the report from the Junior Planner for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 22-23; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a By-law to authorize the proposed home industry in the manner…
For · 1–2 · Carried
Council Meeting July 12, 2022
That Council receive the report from the Planning Consultant regarding Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment (Rockridge); and further That Council support Official Plan Amendment No. 50;
For · 2–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 12, 2022
That By-law B2022-083, being 'A by-law passed pursuant to the provisions of Sections 17, 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 12th day of July, 2022.
For · 2–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 12, 2022
That By-law B2022-084, being 'A by-law to amend By-law No. B2014-070 otherwise known as "The Municipality of Trent Lakes Comprehensive Zoning By-law"', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 12th day…
For · 2–0 · Carried
Council Meeting June 7, 2022
Council is now in receipt of a formal response from the Buckhorn Community Centre, stating their position that additional land is not available for implementation of any of the proposed options in the FSStrategy…
For · 3–0 · Carried
Council Meeting June 7, 2022
That Council receive the correspondence from the City of Brantford regarding Release of all Federal and Provincial Documents Related to the Former Mohawk Institute Residential School for their information.
For · 3–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 17, 2022
That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for April 2022 and authorizes payment for compliant expenses;
For · 3–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 19, 2022
That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Unopened Road Allowance Purchase Application - Byles;
Against · 1–2 · Lost
Council Meeting April 5, 2022
That Council receive the report from the Director of Recreation and Facilities regarding Buckhorn Sportspad Immediate Issues; and further That Council approve the remedial work and additional washroom;
For · 3–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (10)

Council MeetingMarch 17, 2026
Public MeetingMarch 17, 2026
Public MeetingNovember 7, 2023
Council MeetingSeptember 6, 2022
Public MeetingSeptember 6, 2022
Council MeetingFebruary 15, 2022
Public MeetingFebruary 15, 2022
Council MeetingOctober 19, 2021
Public MeetingOctober 19, 2021
Council Meeting - SpecialJune 5, 2021

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 531)

That Council receive the report from the Planner regarding Amendment Requested to Operational Plans: Increase Operational Hours of Licensed Bass Lane Quarries (License Nos. 625888 and 624632); and further That Council direct staff to advise the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry that Council is not opposed to the amended hours of operation requested for these two quarries; and further That
Council Meeting, April 7, 2026 · Lost
Bessie Ave North has been municipally maintained from the early 1990’s to 2010; And Whereas Section 26 paragraph 2 and Section 31 of the Municipal Act, 2001 speaks to the activities of the municipality, including the spending of public money, before December 31, 2002 for the establishment of a highway; And Whereas the distance of Bessie Ave North reflected on the County GIS is correct; And Whereas
Council Meeting, April 22, 2025 · Carried
many Private Roads and Fire Routes use portions of unopened road allowances to access their properties and are permitted to build dwellings on their lots of record; and Whereas the unopened road allowance running North from Bessie Avenue North has been used for this purpose for many years; and Whereas the unopened portion of this road allowance has been privately maintained to access these lots of
Council Meeting, May 16, 2023 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Junior Planner for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 22-28 (Warner); and further That Council defer a decision on Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 22-28 (Warner) until: a site visit has been undertaken; a shoreline restoration plan has been submitted, and peer reviewed if necessary; a site plan agreement has been executed to implement recommendations of the
Council Meeting, November 8, 2022 · Carried
That Council supports Consent File No. B-95-22 made by Neil Curry for 48 Hunt's Line Road having property roll # 15-42-010-001-15500-0000 with conditions 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 from the Municipal Appraisal Form as follows: 1. $1,000.00 Cash-in-lieu of parkland fee be paid to the Municipality. 2. Rezoning of the severed parcel to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 7. An agreement is to be entered into
Council Meeting, November 8, 2022 · Carried
That Council supports Consent File Nos. B-126-22 and B-127-22 made by Sandra Jean Thomas, David Bruce Thomas, Hagop Jacob Terzian and Anna Maria Terzian for 28 Fire Route 360 and 20 Fire Route 360 having property roll # 15-42-020-102-29200-0000 and 15-42-020-102-29000-0000 with no conditions.
Council Meeting, November 8, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Surplus Funds to Reserves; and further That Council direct the CAO/Treasurer to transfer, by function, any 2022 surplus funds to reserves for future use.
Council Meeting, November 8, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for September, October and November 2022 and the remainder of August 2022 and authorizes payment.
Council Meeting, November 8, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Sale of Unopened Road Allowance - Hannah; and further That Council defer a decision until staff have had an opportunity to discuss with the applicant the proposal of splitting the unopened road allowance with the neighbour to the south.
Council Meeting, November 8, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive Correspondence for Information Item 11.3 from the Hon. Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General, regarding Firefighter Certification AMO Delegation Response; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a letter regarding the proposed communication with the Fire Chief.
Council Meeting, November 8, 2022 · Carried
That the remainder of the information correspondence be received for Council's information.
Council Meeting, November 8, 2022 · Carried
That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated October 4, 2022 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, November 8, 2022 · Carried
That Council defer the presentation from John Ewart, Municipal Solicitor, regarding Municipality of Trent Lakes and Dewdney Mountain Farms Limited Haul Route Agreement until after the Staff Reports.
Council Meeting, October 4, 2022 · Carried
That Council supports Consent File No. B-107-22 made by Pat and Ruth Baranowski for 140 Fire Route 103 having property roll # 15-42-010-002-00302-0000 with conditions 2, 8 and 9 from the Municipal Appraisal Form as follows: 2. Rezoning of the severed parcel to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 8. The solicitor for the applicant is to provide an undertaking, in writing, which confirms that the
Council Meeting, October 4, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the CAO/Treasurer regarding Electronic Monitoring Policy; and further That the Purpose Section of Council Policy 1.09 Electronic Monitoring Policy, attached as Appendix A, be amended to include the following: “As an organization, we value and trust our staff. We also support transparency and believe employees deserve to know when and how their work may be revie
Council Meeting, October 4, 2022 · Carried
That Council go into a closed meeting at 2:13 p.m. under Ontario Municipal Act, S.239 (2) (b) (d) to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations.
Council Meeting, October 4, 2022 · Carried
That the minutes of the Closed Meeting dated September 20, 2022 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, October 4, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive the minutes from the Economic Development Advisory Committee dated September 12, 2022 and the Library Board dated June 10, 2022 for their information.
Council Meeting, September 20, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Tax Clerk/Accounts Payable regarding Accounts Payable for the month of August 2022 for their information.
Council Meeting, September 20, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding Council Expenses for August 2022 and authorizes payment.
Council Meeting, September 20, 2022 · Carried
That the remainder of the information correspondence be received for Council's information.
Council Meeting, September 20, 2022 · Carried
That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 4:19 p.m.
Council Meeting, September 20, 2022 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as printed.
Council Meeting - Special, August 10, 2022 · Carried
That the Council meeting be suspended at 9:03 a.m. in favour of a Public Meeting pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Council Meeting - Special, August 10, 2022 · Carried
That the Council meeting be reconvened at 1:46 p.m.
Council Meeting - Special, August 10, 2022 · Carried
That the minutes of the Special Council meeting dated July 7, 2022, the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated July 12, 2022 and the minutes of the Special Council meeting dated July 27, 2022 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Junior Planner for Zoning By-law Amendment File No. 22-23; and further That Council direct staff to prepare a By-law to authorize the proposed home industry in the manner requested by the applicant, to be brought forward for adoption pending the applicant entering into a site plan agreement with the Municipality; and further That Council request the applica
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
That Council supports Consent File No. B-43-22 made by Richard Wesley Asling (Agent: Allan William Asling) for 3478 County Road 507 having property roll 1542-020-302-00901 with conditions 8 and 10 from the Municipal Appraisal Form as follows: 8. A Merger Agreement is to be entered into between the Transferor, Transferee and Municipality, pursuant to Section 51(26) and Section 53(12) of the Plannin
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
That Council supports Consent File No. B-65-22 made by Xingguo Li (Agent: Joshua Fawcett) for 140 Fire Route 103 having property roll 1542-010-002-70907 with conditions 2, 7, 8 and 9 from the Municipal Appraisal Form as follows: 2. Rezoning of the severed parcel to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 7. An agreement is to be entered into between the Applicant and the Municipality and registered
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk regarding Council-Staff Relations Policy Review for their information.
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
That By-law B2022-086, being 'A by-law to stop-up, close and sell to the abutting land owners or their respective nominees those lands and premises more particularly described in Schedule "A" annexed hereto', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 9th day of August, 2022.
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
That By-law B2022-089, being 'A by-law to authorize the execution of a Demolition Agreement between Adam Shapiro and Elana Lieberman and The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes', be read a first, second and third time and passed this 9th day of August, 2022.
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
That Council rise from the Closed Meeting at 4:27 p.m.
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
That the minutes of the Closed Meetings dated June 21, 2022 and July 7, 2022 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated June 21, 2022 and the minutes of the Statutory Public meeting dated June 21, 2022 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, July 12, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive the minutes from the Economic Development Advisory Committee dated June 16, 2022 for their information.
Council Meeting, July 12, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive the presentation from Tyler Peters, Project Director, Greenview regarding Design of New Dedicated Mechanic's Facility for their information.
Council Meeting, July 12, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive the report from the Junior Planner regarding Application for Hold Removal (Pond) - Fortesque Lake; and further That Council support the removal of the Holding (H) provision that was established by By-law B2022-005.
Council Meeting, July 12, 2022 · Carried
That the information correspondence be received for Council's information.
Council Meeting, July 12, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from Central Eastern Area Snowmobile Region Association (CEASR) and authorize an advertisement in the amount of $300.00 plus H.S.T.
Council Meeting, July 12, 2022 · Carried

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1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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Council Meeting April 3, 2018
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