The Shelburne Record

Wade Mills

Mayor · seen 2020-02-15 to 2026-09-28 · served 2022–2026

10substantive motions movedof 71 meetings the minutes record them at
1procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
0substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
5meetings recorded absentof 71 they were on the record for
10–1recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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 Shelburne’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (11)

Regular Council Meeting April 27, 2026
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Shelburne is committed to principles of transparency, accountability, and open access to information for all residents;
For · 6–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2026
WHEREAS the Town of Shelburne (the “Town”) is a participating municipality in the Shelburne and District Fire Board, which provides fire protection services pursuant to joint arrangements among participating…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting October 6, 2025
Whereas the Province of Ontario filed enabling regulations in December 2019, to prescribe the locations, fines, and signage for municipalities to utilize Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras (ASE) as a tool to address…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting February 10, 2025
WHEREAS the threat of tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian goods remains open and unsettled; AND WHEREAS federal and provincial leaders have encouraged Canadians to support Canadian businesses;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Committee of Adjustment December 9, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED THAT after considering the application the Committee is satisfied that the request is minor in nature, desirable for the appropriate and continued use of the subject property and maintains the general…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2024
THAT a motion to reconsider the following be brought forward: THAT Council grant relief from winter parking restrictions noted in traffic bylaw #8-1983, as amended by bylaw #25-2012, for the period November 15…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting October 7, 2024
Whereas, the Shephard's Cupboard Food Bank (AKA The Shelburne Food Bank) provides a vital service to individuals and families from all walks of life who are experiencing ever growing food insecurities within our…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting October 7, 2024
THAT staff be directed to refund the organizers their $40,000 donation. For (3): Mayor Mills, Councillor Guchardi, and Councillor Wegener Against (3): Councillor Benotto, Councillor Fegan, and Councillor Sample
For · 3–3 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting July 22, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Shelburne continue with Funding Option 2 from September 2 to December 31, 2024 for providing weekday GTR Transit in Shelburne;
Against · 1–5 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting January 29, 2024
WHEREAS current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life WHEREAS nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting January 29, 2024
WHEREAS the Town of Shelburne supports the Province’s initiative to address the housing crisis by increasing the supply of available housing and is committed to assisting the Province reach its housing targets;
For · 7–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (5)

Regular Council MeetingJune 23, 2025
Regular Council MeetingFebruary 24, 2025
Regular Council MeetingAugust 26, 2024
Regular Council MeetingJune 24, 2024
Regular Council MeetingMay 27, 2024

Substantive motions moved (all 10)

Community Watch programs have a long history of success in communities across Canada by encouraging neighbourhood awareness, communication, and cooperation; And Whereas these programs can help prevent crime, strengthen connections among neighbours, and promote the timely and appropriate reporting of suspicious activity; And Whereas a Community Watch Program should complement professional policing
Regular Council Meeting, September 14, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure
Regular Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council appoints Councillor Guchardi to the CDRC board for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Council.
Regular Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the threat of tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian goods remains open and unsettled; AND WHEREAS federal and provincial leaders have encouraged Canadians to support Canadian businesses; AND WHEREAS municipalities have significant purchasing power but have traditionally been prevented from giving preference to Canadian suppliers; NOW Therefore, be it resolved that Council calls
Regular Council Meeting, February 10, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report CAO 2024-06 regarding North Dufferin Wellness Centre: Doctor Retention for information; AND THAT Council approves a rent supplement to the rental cost for three (3) doctors for up to $3,139.00 per month or up to $37,663.00 in 2025 for one year provided that the three doctors remain in the Town of Shelburne; AND THAT the supplemental rent costs be paid at
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report CAO 2024- 06 regarding North Dufferin Wellness Centre: Doctor Retention for information; AND THAT Council approves a rent supplement to the rental cost for three (3) doctors for up to $3,139.00 per month or up to $37,663.00 in 2025 for one year provided that the three doctors remain in the Town of Shelburne; AND THAT the supplemental rent costs be paid a
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2024 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives staff report FS 2024-11 with respect to the 2025 Draft Budget for information; AND FURTHER THAT Council adopts the 2025 Draft Budget as circulated and instructs staff to bring forward a By-Law adopting the 2025 Draft Budget for the December 9, 2024 council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, November 25, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Town of Shelburne supports the resolution of the Township of Amaranth regarding pausing advancement of the proposed new highway 413 and redirect the approximate $8 billion in costs associated to support municipal infrastructure costs and housing construction initiatives.
Regular Council Meeting, March 11, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Shelburne supports the Province’s initiative to address the housing crisis by increasing the supply of available housing and is committed to assisting the Province reach its housing targets; AND WHEREAS there are a number of active development applications and plans in process, including plans for new seniors rental housing, a new retirement home project, several other subdivis
Regular Council Meeting, January 29, 2024 · Carried
That Council defer item to the next meeting
Training Melissa, November 3, 2020 · Carried

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