The Uxbridge Record

General Purpose and Administration Committee

February 2, 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 (10 motions)

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

THAT the Delegation of Jonathan Scott, Executive Director of Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition, regarding a new report assessing implementation of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, be received for information; AND THAT this information be forwarded to the Environment and Sustainability Committee for consideration. .
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT Council support the requested road closure on Victoria Street for the Uxbridge Farmer's Market from May 1 to October 31 and permits the market to operate from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; AND THAT staff be directed to work with the organizers to facilitate the necessary arrangements.
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT correspondence from Durham Region regarding the Regional Budget By-laws passed by Regional Council on January 28, 2026 be received for information
Moved by Regional Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding minimizing salt pollution in 6 our watersheds with limited liability legislation be received for information.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Municipality of North Grenville, Merrickville-Wolford Village OPP Detachment Board regarding support for enhanced school bus safety and the implementation of stop-arm camera systems be received for information; AND THAT information be forwarded to the Durham District School Board, the Durham Catholic District School Board and the Durham Student Transportation Services
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT correspondence from Township of Southgate regarding Notice of Motion - OMERS Bill 68 Municipal Resolution be received for information
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
8 THAT correspondence from the Age-Friendly Committee regarding the Age-Friendly Committee Work Plan for 2026 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Museum Advisory Committee regarding the Museum Advisory Committee Work Plan for 2026 be received for information
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee go into ‘In Camera’ at 10:47 a.m. as the matters to be discussed concern items regarding: 14.1 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal and Local Board employees 14.2 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality - Item 1 14.3 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality - Item 2
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report CL – 03/26 of Rochelle Silva, Legislative Assistant, received for information; AND THAT General Purpose and Administration Committee appoint Melanie Whitfield to the Uxbridge Tourism Committee; AND THAT General Purpose and Administration Committee appoint Betty Bignell to the Accessibility Advisory Committee; AND THAT a letter of thanks be sent to Lee Fisher for her participation on the Active Transportation Committee.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried

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