John Stirk
Deputy Mayor · seen 2024-08-27 to 2026-07-28 · served 2022–2026
78substantive motions movedof 47 meetings the minutes record them at
7procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
119substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 47 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
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 East Garafraxa’s own minutes.
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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (1)
Regular Council MeetingOctober 28, 2025
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 78)
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on June 23, 2026, as circulated.
Regular Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law 37-2026, being a by-law to establish and lay out as part of the highway on which it abuts, Part Lots 19 and 20, Concession 10, being Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5, 7R6929 in the Township of East Garafraxa, County of Dufferin be given the necessary readings and be passed.
Regular Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT : By-law 39-2026, being a by-law to amend By-law 33-2026 (Financing of Culvert No. 005), be given the necessary readings and be passed.
Regular Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: By-law 45-2026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of East Garafraxa at its meeting held on July 28, 2026, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed.
Regular Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on May 26, 2026, as circulated.
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Township of East Garafraxa adopts the proposed New Official Plan (June 2026), as amended, as included in the revised presentation and as follows: removal of section 7.1.5 c) with respect to the 120m lot frontage; replace the word “shall” with “may” in sections 5.2.4 c) and 7.1.5 j) with respect to hydrogeological assessment; AND THAT: the Clerk is hereby aut
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council supports the nomination of Chris Gerrits as the member representative for the municipal group consisting of Dufferin County, Township of East Garafraxa, Township of Amaranth, Town of Orangeville, Town of Mono, Simcoe County and Township of Adjala-Tosorontio on the CTC Source Protection Committee for a five-year term commencing upon appointment by the Credit Valley Sour
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receive for information the report “Proposed Amendments under s.34 of the Clean Water Act” AND THAT: pursuant to the requirements under s.34 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, outlined in the Credit Valley Source Protection Authority’s correspondence of June 5, 2026, the Council endorse amendments to source protection plans and assessment reports listed in this report, to i
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receives the report titled “Purchase of Plow Truck and Accessories” Dated June 5, 2026; AND THAT: Council approve the Purchasing of a 2027 F450 from Wayne Pitman Ford at a cost of approximately $69,979. The purchase of a Plow blade and poly salter from Ed Stewart’s Garage & Equipment Ltd. at a cost of approximately $29,335. And the purchase of a custom-built dump box f
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The By-law for 2026 Long Term Capital loan for two Fleet items (Motor Grader & Snowplow Truck) from Infrastructure Ontario for $740,000 be approved; and THAT Council authorize the amount of $400,000 to be taken from the Township Fleet reserve.
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receive this report and adopt the draft Property Tax Billing Collection Policy.
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Consultant Planning Report dated June 16, 2026, and the corresponding Staff Memo dated June 16, 2026, be received; And further that Consent Application B6-26 by Van Harten Surveying lnc. c/o Hailey Keast on behalf of owner 856063 Ontario lnc c/o Tom Dolson to sever a surplus farm dwelling severance of approximately 1.07 ha (2.64 ac) from 431374 19th Line, East Part Lot 8,
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: staff report Integrity Commissioner Joint Recruitment dated June 15, 2026, be received; AND THAT staff be directed to proceed with a joint recruitment process for a new Integrity Commissioner to be appointed effective January 2027; AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to negotiate an agreement with the preferred candidate and bring a recommendation forward to Council for considera
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law, being a by-law to authorize a Joint Compliance Audit Committee, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered 29-2026.
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law, being a by-law to provide for the appointment of a Clerk and Acting Deputy Clerk for the Corporation of the Township of East Garafraxa, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered 30-2026.
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law, being a by-law to provide for the appointment of a Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer for the Corporation of the Township of East Garafraxa, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered 31-2026.
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law, being a by-law to amend By-Law 5-2026 to authorize the execution of an agreement for Municipal Law Enforcement Services and to appoint Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officers, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered 32-2026.
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given introduce a by-Law, being a by-law to authorize the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation ("OILC") for Financing of certain capital work(s) of the Corporation of the Township of Township of East Garafraxa (the Municipality); and to authorize long-term borrowing for such capital work(s) through the issue of the debentures to
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of East Garafraxa at its meeting held on June 23, 2026, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered 35-2026.
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Township of East Garafraxa adopts the proposed New Official Plan (June 2026), as amended, as included in the revised presentation and as follows: 1. removal of section 7.1.5 c) with respect to the 120m lot frontage; 2. replace the word “shall” with “may” in sections 5.2.4 c) and 7.1.5 j) with respect to hydrogeological assessment; AND THAT: the Clerk is here
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of East Garafraxa at its meeting held on May 26, 2026, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered 26-2026.
Regular Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receives for information the report titled “Public Works Washroom Design Concepts”
Regular Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The By-law for 2026 Long Term Capital loan from Infrastructure Ontario for $1,490,000 and $868,575 be taken from corresponding reserves be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on March 10, 2026, as circulated.
Regular Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law, being a by-law for the approval and authorization of the execution of a Supplemental Development Agreement (Greenwood Construction Company Limited), and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered 15-2026.
Regular Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on February 10, 2026, as circulated.
Regular Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the revised Council Meeting schedule for 2026; And further that the Special Council Meeting for the Official Plan Statutory Public Meeting be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: a Closed Meeting of Council be held pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reason(s): 16.1 Adoption of Closed Meeting Minutes 16.2 Building Services Agreement, County of Dufferin Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Regular Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council do hereby adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on January 27, 2026, as circulated.
Regular Council Meeting, February 10, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receives the Preliminary Draft 2026 Budget for discussion.
Special Council Meeting, January 28, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-Law, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of East Garafraxa at its meeting held on January 28, 2026, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered 7-2026.
Special Council Meeting, January 28, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Consultant Planning Report dated January 21, 2026, Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z5-25, 072574 10th Line, Concession 10, Part Lots 19 and 20, be received; and That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z5-25 to rezone the lands from Agricultural (A) Zone to Rural Residential Exception Forty-Six (RR-46) Zone and Agricultural Exception Nineteen (A-19) Zone, a
Regular Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Leave be given to introduce a by-law, being a by-law to adopt a policy to set the remuneration to be paid to Members of Council of the Corporation of the Township of East Garafraxa, as amended, and that it be given the necessary readings and be passed and numbered 44-2025.
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the drainage works assessment for billing AND FURTHER THAT: The Township agree to pay any individuals cost under $4.00.
Regular Council Meeting, November 27, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Fotenn Consultants Inc. Planning Report dated November 6, 2025, be received; AND that Zoning By-Law Amendment Application File Z9-24 be approved; AND further that Council adopts a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone a portion of the subject lands, 062160 Dufferin County Road 3 Concession 12, West Pt Lt 5, from Agricultural (A) and Industrial (M1) to Agricultural Exception Eighte
Regular Council Meeting, November 12, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receives the report titled M24019 Marsville condition assessment. AND FUTHER THAT: Council approve the recommendation to inform all users of the Marsville water system of the report, the grant application, and the rate increase by letter.
Regular Council Meeting, October 15, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Consultant Planning Report dated September 15, 2025, be received; And that Zoning By-law Amendment Z2-25 application for property location 351122 17th Line, East Part Lot 2, RP 7R968 Part 1, Concession 17, to rezone the subject lands from Rural Residential to Extractive Industrial Exception Four Holding (MX-4-H), be approved; And further that Council pass the corresponding
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The audit firm RLB LLP be appointed as Township Auditors for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027; And that an Auditor Appointment By-law be passed at next Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Treasurer’s July 31 Budget Variance Report be received.
Regular Council Meeting, August 26, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council receives the Staff Report titled Capital Project Update dated Aug 15, 2025, for general information
Regular Council Meeting, August 26, 2025 · Carried
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2conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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