The Innisfil Record

Council

October 22, 2025

Who was there

Present (9): G. Constantine, L. Dollin, F. Drodge, K. Eisses, K. Fowler, J. Richardson, R. Saunders, A. Waters, L. Zanella

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 (9 motions)

9 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the contents of the agenda for October 22, 2025, be approved as printed.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried
Council Minutes October 22, 2025 That the presentation regarding Local Government be received.
Moved by Councillor A. Waters, seconded by Councillor L. Zanella
Carried
That the delegation regarding the Request for Parkland Fee Exemption - 4073 4th Line, Cookstown, be received and referred to Staff to investigate and report back on: a. Whether similar exemptions are offered by other jurisdictions; and b. Whether to incorporate these exemptions into a bylaw amendment.
Moved by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, seconded by Councillor F. Drodge
Carried
1. That the Consent List for October 22, 2025, and the Recommendations contained therein be adopted as Resolutions of Council, except that Item B.4 be referred to the Committee of the Whole; and 2. That any items in the consent list for which a conflict has been declared are deemed not to have been voted on or discussed by the individual making the declaration.
Moved by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, seconded by Councillor G. Constantine
Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor R. Saunders, seconded by Councillor K. Eisses
Carried
That Summary Report 06-25 of the October 6, 2025, Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee Meeting be received for information; and Whereas School Trustees are the oldest form of elected representation in Ontario. In 1816, the first school boards with local trustees were established in Upper Canada (the previous name of Ontario); and Whereas School Board Trustees play a vital role in representing the community, ensuring accountability, and overseeing the educational policies that directly impact students; and Whereas democratic representation through School Board Trustees is essential for maintaining transparency, diversity of thought, and community engagement in educational governance; and Now therefore be it hereby resolved a. That Council affirms its unwavering support for the role of elected School Board Trustees in our education system and acknowledges the significant contributions they make towards fostering a democratic and equitable environment within our schools; and b. That Council, in conjunction with the Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee, support an education campaign on what the School Board Trustee role entails in anticipation of the October 2026 municipal election, to encourage a robust and enthusiastic pool of candidates and more informed electors; and c. That copies of this motion be forwarded to local school boards, neighbouring municipal councils, local Members of Provincial Parliament, and the Council Minutes October 22, 2025 Office of the Minister of
Moved by Councillor J. Richardson, seconded by Councillor F. Drodge
Carried
That Committee rise and return back into the formal Council Session to receive a report on the proceedings of the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor L. Zanella, seconded by Councillor F. Drodge
Carried
That the Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of October 22, 2025, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Moved by Councillor R. Saunders, seconded by Councillor G. Constantine
Carried
Council Minutes October 22, 2025 1. That By-law No. 088-25 of The Corporation of the Town of Innisfil to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on October 22, 2025, be adopted; and 2. That this meeting be adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Moved by Councillor L. Zanella, seconded by Councillor A. Waters
Carried

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