The Innisfil Record

Council

March 11, 2026

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 (13 motions)

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

That the contents of the agenda for March 11, 2026, be approved as amended:  Item C.2 - Staff Report DSR-031-26 - Approval of Transmission Company Proposal added March 6, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried
That the presentation from the Integrity Commissioner regarding the Final Report on Code of Conduct Complaint 2025-03, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor L. Zanella, seconded by Councillor K. Eisses
Carried
That the presentation from the Fire Chief regarding the Fire Master Plan, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor A. Waters, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried
1. That the Consent List for March 11, 2026, and the Recommendations contained therein be adopted as Resolutions of Council, except that Items B.3, C.2, C.3 & D.2, be referred to 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 Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Council Minutes March 11, 2026
Moved by Councillor L. Zanella, seconded by Councillor G. Constantine
Carried
1. That Summary Report 01-26 of the February 17, 2026, Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) meeting be received; and 2. That the Committee requests that Council consider the following motion: a. That Council approve an allocation of up to $10,000 from the TSAC Budget to facilitate public engagement for the review of the Town of Innisfil’s ATV By-law.
Moved by Councillor J. Richardson, seconded by Councillor F. Drodge
Carried
1. That Staff Report DSR-031-26 regarding the Approval of Transmission Company Proposal dated March 11, 2026 be received; and 2. That Council, as sole shareholder of InnPower and InnTerprises, approve the transmission company restructuring proposal as described in this report; and 3. InnTerprises subsidiaries are authorized to apply to the Ontario Energy Board for a transmission license and, if granted, apply for a leave to construct for certain Council Minutes March 11, 2026 transmission facilities; and 4. That InnVestCo shall seek the further consent and approval from the Town of Innisfil prior to entering into the binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a strategic third- party investor; and 5. InnTerprises be authorized and directed to enter into a shareholder direction (the InnTerprises Shareholder Direction) with each of its subsidiaries; and 6. Notwithstanding Section 5.1(k) of the Town’s existing Shareholder Direction to InnTerprises, the written approval of the Shareholder shall not be required for the matters listed in Section 5.1(a) through (j) for the InnTerprises Subsidiaries and such matters shall instead be governed by the InnTerprises Shareholder Direction.
Moved by Councillor A. Waters, seconded by Councillor F. Drodge
Carried
1. That Staff Report DSR-032-26 regarding the Fire Master Plan (2026–2036) dated March 11, 2026, be received for information; and 2. That Council approve the Fire Master Planas the guiding vision for the Innisfil Fire and Rescue Service over the next ten years; and 3. That Council direct staff to update and bring to Council for approval the Establishing & Regulating By-Law to establish service levels consistent with the Fire Master Plan; and 4. That Council direct staff to report back through future Town and budget processes to seek additional approvals for the financial and human resources required to implement the Fire Master Plan.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor A. Waters
Carried
Council Minutes March 11, 2026 That Staff Report DSR-032-26 regarding the Fire Master Plan (2026–2036) dated March 11, 2026, be deferred to the April 8, 2025 Meeting to allow for additional community consultation, more options for station location and to provide further financial analysis.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor A. Waters
Carried
That Staff Report DSR-030-26 regarding Sole Source Procurement - Pavement Condition Index Using AI, dated March 11, 2026, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor K. Eisses, seconded by Councillor G. Constantine
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 G. Constantine, seconded by Councillor F. Drodge
Carried
That the Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of March 11, 2026, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Moved by Councillor J. Richardson, seconded by Councillor K. Eisses
Carried
1. That By-law No. 023-26 of The Corporation of the Town of Innisfil to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on March 11, 2026, be adopted; and 2. That this meeting be adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried

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