The Minden Hills Record

Tammy McKelvey

Councillor · seen 2023-06-29 to 2026-09-24 · served 2022–2026

206substantive motions movedof 74 meetings the minutes record them at
44procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
180substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 74 they were on the record for
8–3recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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Regular Council July 23, 2026
That Council receives Report 26-28 Administration - Strategic Plan for information; and That Council adopts the Strategic Plan for the five year timeframe 2026-2031.
Against · 3–4 · Defeated
Regular Council March 26, 2026
That council receives Report # 26-003(Fire) Swift Water Rescue as information; and That Council reconsiders bylaw #26-24 to Establish and Regulate the Volunteer Fire Department passed at the February 26, 2026 Regular…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Special Meeting of Council January 29, 2026
Special Meeting of Council - 29 Jan 2026 Page 3 of 6 That Council overrides Mayoral Veto Decision 4 dated January 16, 2026;
For · 5–2 · Carried
Special Meeting of Council January 6, 2026
That Council amends the 2026 Mayoral Budget to remove $19,500 from the Capital Budget for the Moloks in the Environmental Services.
For · 4–3 · Carried
Special Meeting of Council January 6, 2026
That Council amends the 2026 Mayoral Budget to remove $80,000 from the Roads Operating Budget for the additional Roads Labourer.
For · 5–2 · Carried
Special Meeting of Council January 6, 2026
That By-law 26-07 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held during its Special meeting of January 6, 2026 be received and read a first time, considered read a second and third time and finally passed…
For · 4–3 · Carried
Regular Council December 11, 2025
That Council receive Report 25-83 (Planning) as information; and That Council concurs the public consultation has been completed in accordance with ISED protocol and tower site C8268 complies with land use requirements…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council August 14, 2025
That Council receives Report 25-29 – Administration – Recruitment Policy, for information; and That Council approves revoking Policy 16 Hiring of Employees and replacing with Policy 141 Recruitment;
Against · 2–5 · Defeated
Regular Council May 29, 2025
That Council receives correspondence item 11.2 from the Town of Mattawa regarding Strong Mayor Powers as information; and That Council supports the Town of Mattawa resolution 25-95 and also states the following: WHEREAS…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council February 27, 2025
Be it resolved that the following by-laws be received and read a first time, considered read a second time, and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed:  By-law 25-29 Estimates and Expenditures;
Against · 4–3 · Carried
Regular Council October 10, 2024
That Council of the Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills receives the County of Haliburton's report regarding community member selections to the Haliburton County OPP Detachment Board;
For · 4–3 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

Special Meeting of CouncilApril 30, 2026
Regular CouncilJune 12, 2025

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 206)

That Council receives report 26-25 OCWA Financial Plan as information; and That Council endorses, in principle, the 2026 Drinking Water System Financial Plan.
Regular Council, September 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives report #26-16 - Community Services Department - Haliburton Huskies Junior "C" Team for information; and That Council direct Staff to update Policy #76 Ice Facility Allocation Policy as required to identify the Junior "C" Hockey Team and remove Junior "A" Hockey team; and That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement between Haliburton Huskies; and That B
Regular Council, September 24, 2026 · Referred
That Council receive the following Deeming and Sale of Shore Road Allowance applications and Planning Reports as information:  26-41 PLDBL2026050;  26-42 PLSRA2025020;  26-43 PLSRA2025048;  26-44 PLSRA2025082;  26-45 PLSRA2025090 and further That Council direct the Planning Department to proceed with the said applications in accordance with Policy No. 19, as amended; and Regular Council - 24
Regular Council, September 24, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 26-89 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held during its meeting of September 24, 2026 be received and read a first time, considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed.
Regular Council, September 24, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 26-88 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held during its Special meeting of September 22, 2026 be received and read a first time, considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed.
Special Meeting of Council, September 22, 2026 · Carried
That Council directs staff to pull forward correspondence item 11.4 Refund Request – Driveway Permit, for discussion;
Regular Council, September 10, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives correspondence item 11.4 Refund Request - Driveway Permit as information.
Regular Council, September 10, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives report 26-23 RDS Replacement Tandem Truck as information; and That Council directs Staff to purchase the new tandem truck from Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Ltd for $459,687.94 plus HST to be reimbursed by the Township's insurer.
Regular Council, August 13, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives report #26-02 Building and By-law Former Fire Hall, as information.
Regular Council, August 13, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Report 26-34 (Planning) as information; and further That By-law 26-76 being a by-law to stop up, close, and convey a portion of McKay Street with respect to application PLRA2025102 be
Regular Council, August 13, 2026 · Referred
That Council receive Report 26-34 Administration, Rotary Club of Minden Road Toll request, as information; and That Council approve the Rotary Club of Minden request to hold their Road Toll event on Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the following locations:  69 Bobcaygeon Road;  Water Street near Logger's Foot Bridge; and further; That prior to the event, the Rotary Club
Regular Council, August 13, 2026 · Carried
That Council directs staff to pull forward the following item 11.1RotaryFest Event & Special Occasion Permit (SOP) Request for Resolution of Municipal Significance, as information.
Regular Council, July 23, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives Correspondence 11.1 RotaryFest Event & Special Occasion Permit (SOP) Request for Resolution to designate as an event of Municipal Significance as information; and That Council of the Township of Minden Hills declares the 2026 RotaryFest scheduled for August 15 and 16, 2026 to be event(s) of Municipal Significance. And further That this resolution be provided to the applicant
Regular Council, July 23, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives the 2026 Second Quarter Capital Report for months of April to June, as information
Regular Council, July 23, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives Report 26-32 (Planning) Proposed General Amendments to the Township's Official Plan and Zoning By-law as information.
Regular Council, July 23, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the July 9, 2026 Special Council Meeting Agenda be approved as circulated.
Special Meeting of Council, July 9, 2026 · Carried
Regular Council - 25 Jun 2026 Page 3 of 11 That Council receives correspondence and communication items 11.1 to 11.9 as information.
Regular Council, June 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive report # 26-12– Community Services Department – Minden Hills Canada Day Celebration, as information.
Regular Council, June 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Report 26-24 (Planning) as information; and further That By-law 26-58 being a by-law to approve a zoning by-law amendment for the lands subject of PLZBA2026022, be
Regular Council, June 25, 2026 · Referred
That Council receives report 26-07(Finance) Fees and Charges By- law Update, as information; and That By-law 26-52 to include the updated septic re-inspection fees and waste disposal fees, be
Regular Council, June 25, 2026 · Referred
That By-law 26-61 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held during its Special meeting of June 18, 2026 be received and read a first time, considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed.
Special Meeting of Council, June 18, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives Report 26-006 Fire Automatic Aid Agreement with the Town of Bracebridge, as information; and That By-law 26-55 to authorize the execution of the agreement as amended, be
Regular Council, June 11, 2026 · Referred
That Report 26-24 Administration - Haliburton Highlands Water Trails Proposed Fees and Rates be received as information; and further, That Council adopts By-law 26-54 being a by-law to amend Schedule “B” of By-law 15-02 to Establish and Regulate Camping Regular Council - 11 Jun 2026 Page 6 of 8 Permits.
Regular Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 26-57 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held during its meeting of June 11, 2026 be received and read a first time, considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed.
Regular Council, June 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives Report # 26 - 22 Administration - Development Approvals Process Review as information; and That Council endorses the recommendations as outlined in the consultants report.
Regular Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives correspondence 11.7 Matt Duchene Charity Golf Classic - Request Fee Waiver for Tent Permit, as information; and That Council approves of the request to waive the fee for the tent permit.
Regular Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives Report #26-05 (WM) regarding proposed amendments to Waste By-law 23-34; and That Council approves the proposed amendments and revised Waste By-law, being By-law 26-48; and further That Council repeals By-law 23-34 and replace it with By-law 26-48, attached hereto, and that By-law 26-48 be
Regular Council, May 28, 2026 · Referred
That By-law 26-53 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held during its meeting of May 28, 2026 be received and read a first time, Regular Council - 28 May 2026 Page 9 of 10 considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed.
Regular Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the May 14, 2026, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be approved as circulated.
Regular Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council Receive Correspondence and Communication Items 11.2 to 11.9 as information.
Regular Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
That council receives Report # 26-003(Fire) Swift Water Rescue as information; and That Council reconsiders bylaw #26-24 to Establish and Regulate the Volunteer Fire Department passed at the February 26, 2026 Regular Meeting; and Further directs an amending bylaw be brought forward to the next meeting of Council removing swift water rescue. For: Mayor Bob Carter, Deputy Mayor Lisa Schell, Councill
Regular Council, March 26, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Report 26-14 (Planning) as information; and further That By-law 26-34 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a severance agreement with Steven Langdon and Abida Jamal for application PLSEVA2026007 be
Regular Council, March 26, 2026 · Referred
Be it resolved that Council approves the February 26, 2026 Regular Council meeting minutes.
Regular Council, March 12, 2026 · Carried
That Council directs staff to pull forward the following item for discussion:  11.1 Mr. Kent Needham - Collection of Mat Tax - Short Term Rentals
Regular Council, March 12, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives Correspondence and Communication Items 11.2 to 11.4 as information.
Regular Council, March 12, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council approves the February 12, 2026 Regular Council meeting minutes.
Regular Council, February 26, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives Correspondence 11.1 Haliburton County Home Builders Association Inc. - Affordable Housing and support resolutions as information; and WHEREAS housing affordability is one of the most pressing issues facing Ontario families; WHEREAS the current HST rate on new homes in Ontario is 13%, which adds tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a typical home; WHEREAS the federal an
Regular Council, February 26, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives report 25-03 PW Occupational Health and Safety Policy as information; and That Council acknowledges review of Policy 58: Occupational Health and Safety, in accordance with Section 25(2)(j) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Regular Council, February 26, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 26-28 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council held during its meeting of February 26, 2026 be received and read a first time, considered read a second and third time and finally passed with the Corporate Seal affixed.
Regular Council, February 26, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the accounts in the amount of $ 1,363,675.80 be approved for payment. Regular Council - 12 Feb 2026 Page 2 of 12
Regular Council, February 12, 2026 · Carried

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