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 January 14, 2026, be approved as printed.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried
That the certificate presentation to members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association for driveway clearing, be received.
Moved by Councillor L. Zanella, seconded by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler
Carried
That the Consent List for January 14, 2026, and the Recommendations contained therein be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Moved by Councillor L. Zanella, seconded by Councillor A. Waters
Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, seconded by Councillor K. Eisses
Carried
Mayor L. Dollin requested a recorded vote. In Favour: Mayor L. Dollin, Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, Councillor K. Eisses, Councillor G. Constantine, Councillor J. Richardson, Councillor L. Zanella, Council Minutes January 14, 2026 Councillor R. Saunders, and Councillor F. Drodge Against: Councillor A. Waters 1. That Staff Report DSR-003-26 regarding Revised 2026 Operating and Capital Budget Update, dated January 14, 2026, be received; and 2. That the 2026 Operating Budget, with a revised total tax levy requirement of $57,353,510 as per Table 7, and an estimated blended impact of $222.99 or 4.2% increase to the average residential property tax bill as per Table 6, be recommended by Council for inclusion in the Mayor’s proposed budget; and 3. That the 2026 Capital Budget, in the amount of $40,769,004 per Table 7, be recommended by Council for inclusion in the Mayor’s proposed budget; and 4. That, effective following the presentation of the proposed budget by the Mayor in accordance with the above recommendations, Council resolves to shorten the 30-day amendment period to end on January 28, 2026, for the 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets.
Moved by Councillor A. Waters, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried
1. That Staff Report DSR-004-26 regarding the 2025 Economic Development Annual Activity Review dated January 14, 2026, be received for information; and Council Minutes January 14, 2026 2. That in order to address the current drainage challenges and encourage future economic growth in Innisfil Heights, that the Town prioritize the Innisfil Heights Master Drainage Study in 2026; and 3. That recognizing the intent of the Master Drainage Study is to review the current drainage challenges, identify a range of options, including the potential implementation of a municipal drain, and to provide recommendations on both the overall drainage in the Innisfil Heights area and individual private landowners; and 4. That staff report back to Council with the options/recommendations that could be implemented and the associated long-term financial plan for Council's consideration with the intent to minimize the impacts on existing businesses; and 5. That, pending completion of the Master Drainage Study, for any new development applications from existing businesses that staff be requested to solely incorporate recommendations focused on the drainage impacts of the proposed new development, and not the historical regional stormwater deficiencies.
Moved by Councillor K. Eisses, seconded by Councillor R. Saunders
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 R. Saunders, seconded by Councillor G. Constantine
Carried
Council Minutes January 14, 2026 That the Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of January 14, 2026, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Moved by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried
1. That By-law No. 002-26 of The Corporation of the Town of Innisfil to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on January 14, 2026, be adopted; and 2. That this meeting be adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
Moved by Councillor J. Richardson, seconded by Councillor F. Drodge