The Shelburne Record

Dan Sample

Councillor · seen 2023-06-12 to 2026-09-28 · served 2022–2026

124substantive motions movedof 69 meetings the minutes record them at
26procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
77substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
12meetings recorded absentof 69 they were on the record for
7–2recorded 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 (9)

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 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
Against · 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 (12)

Regular Council MeetingJuly 13, 2026
Committee of AdjustmentJuly 13, 2026
Regular Council MeetingApril 27, 2026
Regular Council MeetingMarch 9, 2026
Regular Council MeetingNovember 10, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentNovember 10, 2025
Regular Council MeetingOctober 6, 2025
Special Council MeetingJune 6, 2025
Regular Council MeetingMay 26, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentApril 22, 2024
Regular Council MeetingApril 22, 2024
Regular Council MeetingApril 8, 2024

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 124)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report P2026-15 for information; AND THAT, subject to comments and questions at the Council meeting, Council approves the request for a variance from the Sign By-law 30-1999 to grant relief from paragraph (3)(d) of Section 4.04 to permit a second fascia sign on the new commercial building located at 101 County Road 11, subject to the following: That, in additio
Regular Council Meeting, September 28, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the items under Communications as information.
Regular Council Meeting, September 28, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Special Council Meeting held August 24, 2026 and the Regular Council meeting held August 24, 2026 be approved as presented and circulated.
Regular Council Meeting, September 14, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report CAO2026-05 for information; AND THAT staff be directed to include up to $150,000 in the draft 2027 budget for consideration by the next Council for the Town of Shelburne to issue an RFP to hire a consultant, oversee the project, to complete a facility condition audit and services feasibility review of the Centre Dufferin Recreation Centre (CDRC); AND THA
Regular Council Meeting, September 14, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Shelburne had previously received and accepts the Township of Amaranth’s sixty (60) days’ notice of withdrawal from the CDRC Board of Management, effective August 1, 2026; AND THAT Council reaffirms their direction and support, maintained over the past two terms of Council, that the CDRC transition to a direct service area of the Town of Shelburne and that CDRC Boar
Regular Council Meeting, September 14, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report CAO2026-03 regarding Traffic Calming Strategy for information; AND THAT Council approves the following locations for permanent speed cushions; Permanent Speed Cushions • Anishinaabe Drive (Red Elm Road to Highway 24) 5 speed cushions; • Berry Street (Fiddle Park Lane to Greenwood Street) 5 speed cushions; • Fiddle Park Lane (Berry Street to Morden Street
Regular Council Meeting, August 24, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report CAO2026-04 for information; AND THAT Option 2 whereby residents of the municipalities receiving and financially supporting services from the Shelburne Public Library by agreement or contract be eligible to be appointed to the Shelburne Public Library Board be approved; AND THAT all representatives serving on the Shelburne Public Library for the next term
Regular Council Meeting, August 24, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the items under Communications as information.
Regular Council Meeting, August 24, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held June 1, 2026 be approved as presented and circulated.
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held May 25, 2026 be approved as presented and circulated.
Regular Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives the report DO2026-02 Pine Grove Ave. Urbanization RFP, as presented and circulated; AND THAT Council approves award of the Pine grove Ave upgrades and Urbanization RFP to Allto Construction Services Ltd in the amount of $1,968,479.32 plus HST.
Regular Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held May 11, 2026 be approved as presented and circulated.
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report LS2026-10 for information.
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Verbal Update from the CAO be received as information.
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held March 23, 2026 be approved as presented and circulated.
Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives staff report FS 2026-04 with respect to the March 31, 2026 Financial Report for information; AND THAT, Council of the Town of Shelburne requests that all Boards of Management implement measures that enhance transparency and accountability of Boards by conducting full annual audits instead of Review Engagements commencing with the year 2
Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives the report DO2026-01 2025 Schedule 22 Summary Report - Shelburne Drinking Water System dated March 23, 2026, for information purposes.
Regular Council Meeting, March 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the items under Communications as information.
Regular Council Meeting, March 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting and the Committee of Adjustment meeting held February 9, 2026 be approved as presented and circulated.
Regular Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves the request for a variance from the Sign By-law 30-1999 to grant relief from paragraph (2)(f) of section 4.04 to permit one (1) ground sign with backlighting in LED form rather than the lighting permitted under Section 3.06, for the new ground sign to be located at 407 Owen Sound Street, subject to the following: THAT a maximum of one (1) ground sign shall be p
Regular Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation from the Shelburne Curling Club be received as information.
Regular Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report FS 2026-02; AND THAT Council receives the 2025 Development Charge Schedule as presented and circulated.
Regular Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the items under Communications as information.
Regular Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the verbal update from the CAO be received as information.
Regular Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 08-2026 being a by-law to authorize the Council to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Shelburne and His Majesty the King as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the items under Communications as information.
Regular Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held January 12, 2026 be approved as presented and circulated.
Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the verbal updates from the CAO as information.
Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report P2026-01 as information. AND THAT subject to the consideration of any input received at the public meeting, By-law 03-2026 being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 38-2007, as amended, by rezoning the lands known municipally as 122 Owen Sound Street be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the items under Communications as information.
Regular Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the minutes from the Regular Council meeting held November 24, 2025 be approved as presented and circulated.
Regular Council Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 53-2025 being a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of rates or taxes required for the Town of Shelburne for the interim levy for the year 2026 and to provide for the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for the interim levy for the year 2026 on all classes of property be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report LS2025-13 for information; AND THAT Council directs Staff to amend the draft by-law as discussed.
Regular Council Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the items listed under Communications for information.
Regular Council Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 55-2025 being a By-law to confirm certain proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Shelburne for its regular council meeting held December 8, 2025 be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation by Kim Delahunt of Headwaters Health Care Centre be received as information.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council defers report LS2025-13 to the December 8, 2025 Regular Council Meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report LS2025-14 - Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Update for information; AND THAT the cost for the new PXO Crossing at Gordon Street and Main Street of $57,703.08 plus HST be funded from ASE program revenues; AND THAT the remainder of the Town’s portion of recognized revenue collected from ASE, be placed in a reserve at year end until such time as a collect
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 52-2025 being a By-law to confirm certain proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Shelburne for its regular council meeting held November 24, 2025 be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report CAO2025-05 regarding Shelburne Truck Update and Completing an Environmental Assessment for information; and THAT Council supports the recommended $300,000 contribution towards an estimated $1,200,000 cost for a Shelburne Truck By-Pass EA as included in the draft 2026 budget; and THAT the Town of Shelburne requests matching funding of $300,000 from Duffer
Regular Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Carried

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0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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