The Uxbridge Record

Council Meeting

January 26, 2026

Who was there

Present (6): Pam Beach, Bruce Garrod, Zed Pickering, Willie Popp, Gordon Shreeve, Todd Snooks

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 (24 motions)

21 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Council direct that Report CAO-03/26 of Sierra Miller, Communications Officer and Kristi Honey, CAO regarding 2025 Accomplishments be brought forward.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report CAO-03/26 of Sierra Miller, Communications Officer and Kristi Honey, CAO regarding 2025 Accomplishments be received for information; AND THAT staff circulate said report and video montage on Township social media platforms.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Shreeve
Carried
THAT the request of the Uxbridge Lawn Bowling Club to permit other community groups to use the Lawn Bowling Club House be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Referred
THAT Council direct that the request of Ricky Brooks, Ontario Festival Group to host Ribfest 2026 at Elgin Park on June 19, 20 and 21, 2026 be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Referred
THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of January 13, 2026 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness regarding the 2026 Agricultural Impact Assessment (AIA) Guidance Document be received for information.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT correspondence from CTC Source Protection Region regarding CTC Source Protection Committee's response to the proposed changes to the Clean Water Act, 2006, the Conservation Authorities Act, and other relevant legislative and regulatory updates be received for information.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT correspondence from the City of Peterborough regarding Sustainable Funding for Police Services be received for information.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT Correspondence from Qian Dubeau, 1st Uxbridge Scouts for information; AND THAT Council support, in principle, the 1st Uxbridge Scouts' "Jamboree on the Trail" on Saturday, May 3, 2026 which will commence in Durham Forest to Elgin Park; AND THAT Council permit a campfire in Elgin Park as part of this event. 7
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT Report AC-01/26 of Hilary Williams, Director of Development Services, By-law & Animal Control be received for information.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report BL-01/26 of Hilary Williams, Director of Development Services, By-law and Animal Control be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report CAO-02/26 of Kristi Honey, CAO, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the Statement of Work for the delivery of the in-person Council training session titled “Expectations in an Evolving Workplace (Strategies for Building Respect and Resilience),” for Councillor Snooks; AND THAT this training be added as a component for New Council Orientation. 8
Moved by Councillor Shreeve, seconded by Regional Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT Report BG-01/26 of Regional Councillor Bruce Garrod be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Shreeve
Carried
THAT Report PWO-02/26 of Councillor Gord Shreeve and Bill Rynard, Operations and Capital Projects Manager regarding Gravel Conversion Project Amendment be received for information; AND THAT the gravel conversion projects be amended to have Meyers Road and Concession 5 started in 2026; AND THAT Hollingers Road between Concession 3 and Durham 30 be
Moved by Councillor Shreeve, seconded by Councillor Popp
Deferred
THAT Report CL-01/26 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk and Emily Elliott, Deputy Clerk be received for information; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be delegated authority to take action on any of the following that are deemed necessary for the continuity of the Township’s operations or to advance a priority initiative: a. make any expenditure or incur any liability in excess of $100,000; b. award budgeted contracts in excess of $150,000; c. complete any land dispositions or asset disposals in excess of $50,000; 9 AND THAT the above authority may only be exercised if Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001 restricts the actions of the Council of the Township of Uxbridge during the period from August 21, 2026 to November 27, 2026; AND THAT in the first quarter in 2027, the CAO shall report to Council any exercise of this delegated authority.
Moved by Councillor Pickering, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2026-005-2026-007 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT By-law Nos. 2026-005-2026-007 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT the Uxbridge Environment and Sustainability Committee's 2025 Report to Council be received for information; AND THAT Councillor Shreeve send a letter of thanks to the Uxbridge Environment and Sustainability Committee for their achievements; AND THAT the report be forwarded to Communications for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Shreeve, seconded by Regional Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to prepare and install fingerboard signs at all entrances to the Township of Uxbridge promoting Uxbridge as an Age Friendly Community; AND THAT the costs associated be drawn from the Council Initiatives Fund.
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, the Council of the Township of Uxbridge resolve into an ‘In Camera’ session at 11:38 a.m. to discuss the following matters:  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal and Local Board employees  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Regional Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT Council rise from In-camera at 12:39 p.m. with business to report.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Regional Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT Report CL-02/26 of Laura Rupprecht, Legislative Coordinator be received for information; AND THAT Elliott Hoban be appointed to the Downtown Revitalization Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council; AND THAT Evelyn Somers be appointed to Heritage Uxbridge for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council; AND THAT the resignation of Bob Kirvan from the Age Friendly Committee be accepted and a letter of thanks be sent to Mr. Kirvan for his many years of service.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Shreeve
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2026-008, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this regular meeting of Council of January 26, 2026 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2026-008 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Pickering
Carried

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