The Shelburne Record

Walter Benotto

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

166substantive motions movedof 75 meetings the minutes record them at
37procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
68substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
4meetings recorded absentof 75 they were on the record for
9–2recorded 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 (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
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 (4)

Special Council MeetingAugust 24, 2026
Regular Council MeetingAugust 24, 2026
Regular Council MeetingJanuary 12, 2026
Regular Council MeetingJanuary 13, 2025

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 166)

BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 38-2026 being a by-law to amend By-law 34-2024 being a by-law to appoint municipal law enforcement offers for the Corporation of the Town of Shelburne be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, September 28, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report LS2026-13 for information; AND THAT that the Town of Shelburne not opt into Ontario's Provincial Electric Kick-Scooter Pilot Program; AND THAT the Town continue to prohibit the operation of e-scooters on municipal roads, sidewalks, parks, and trails in accordance with applicable provincial legislation and municipal bylaws; AND THAT the Town request the P
Regular Council Meeting, September 14, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives Report P2026-13 for information; AND THAT Council objects to the designation of additional land for new estate residential land uses in the Township of Amaranth Official Plan, including the land along the south side of County Road 11 and any other land in close proximity to the boundaries of the Town of Shelburne where potential land us
Regular Council Meeting, September 14, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne supports the resolution from the Town of Parry Sound seeking province-wide regulations regarding e-scooters.
Regular Council Meeting, September 14, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation from Dr. Ted Vandevis regarding Stevenson Memorial Hospital Build Status Update be received as information; AND THAT the request for $100,000 donation be
Regular Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Referred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation regarding a Shelburne community wellness, recreation and diagnostic health centre be received as information; AND THAT Council directs staff to prepare a report by the end of September 2026 for Council's consideration regarding the legislative, operational, financial, and implementation considerations for such infrastructure projects.
Regular Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report LS2026-12 for information; AND THAT Council repeals By-laws 11-1999, 43-2004 and 53-2005 being by-laws to regulate the use of municipal sidewalks within the downtown business area; AND THAT leave be given for the reading and enacting of By-law 29-2026 being a by-law to regulate the use of municipal sidewalks.
Regular Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from the Terry Fox Run for the waiving of fees for Natasha Paterson Memorial Park be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne supports the resolution from the Town of Petawawa regarding sustainable provincial grant funding for fire services in Ontario.
Regular Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation from Ward & Uptigrove - HR Consultants be received as information.
Regular Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 27-2026 being a by-law to authorize the Council to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Shelburne and the County of Dufferin be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from the Centre Dufferin District High School for the waiving of fees for the ball diamonds be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request from Shelburne Supreme Slo-pitch to serve alcohol be received; AND THAT Council authorizes and grants permission for the serving of alcohol during the tournament being held July 11, 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives report SBA 2026-02 Sewage Capacity Allocation dated May 25, 2026 for information purposes; AND THAT the Town will not approve any additional allocations for any developments except under conditions of approval and a servicing agreement that ensures the timing of the development is aligned with or after the WPCP upgrade and expansion to
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report P2026-09 as information; AND THAT Council approve a new Part Lot Control Exemption By-law (By-law No. 23-2026) for Block 7 on Registered Plan 7M-80 to extend the exemption previously granted under By-law No. 33-2023 for an additional three (3) years.
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report LS2026-11 regarding the use and regulation of electric scooters (e-scooters) for information; AND THAT the Town of Shelburne has not opted in to the Provincial Pilot Program for E-scooters therefore they are unregulated by the Town and not permitted on public rights-of-way under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) – this includes roads, sidewalks, multi-use tr
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report P2026-06 for information; AND THAT the request submitted by Steel Art Signs on behalf of Scotiabank for a variance from Sign By-law 30-1999 to permit the two (2) business logo signs on the tower feature at 801 Ojibway Road (Unit 16), which were installed contrary to the by-law and without a municipal sign permit or building permit, be
Regular Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Referred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 19-2026 being a by-law to authorize the Town of Shelburne to enter into an agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the items under Communications as information.
Regular Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives Report CAO2026-02 for information; AND THAT based on the review completed by staff in 2025 and 2026 the Town is not able to locate or confirm the existence of a formal establishing Town of Shelburne by-law or governance agreement constituting the current Library Board structure in accordance with the Public Libraries Act; AND THAT Staff be directed to provide r
Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Correspondence from the Township of Amaranth regarding the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex Board be received as information.
Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the items under Communications as information.
Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 16-2026 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 April 13, 2026 be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 14-2026 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 March 23, 2026 be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, March 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives Report SBA 2026-01 Shelburne Well No.1 Upgrades from the Municipal Engineer dated March 9, 2026 as presented and circulated; AND THAT Council approves that the project difference of $79,786.50 be funded from the Water Reserve; AND THAT Council approves award of the Shelburne Well No. 1 Upgrade project to the low bidder, Avertex Utility
Regular Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives report 2026-01 from the Treasurer with respect to the 2025 Council Statement of Remuneration.
Regular Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives staff report FS 2026-03 with respect to the Water and Wastewater (Sewer) Collection Policy Amendment; AND THAT Council adopts the Water & Wastewater (Sewer) Collection Policy as amended.
Regular Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne supports the resolution from the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding enhancing school bus safety.
Regular Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report LS2026-01 for information.
Regular Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the verbal update from the CAO for information.
Regular Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 09-2026 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 February 9, 2026 be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
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 municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Town maintains that the Fire Board and participating municipalities are governed by the Fire Protection Agreement executed in 2019 (the “2019 Fire Protection Ag
Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 54-2025 being a by-law to amend user fees and charges for municipal services, programs and facilities be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives the verbal updates from the CAO as information.
Regular Council Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 51-2025 being a by-law to adopt the estimates for the sums required during the year 2026 for general and water/sewer purposes of the Corporation of the Town of Shelburne be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report P2025-11 as information; AND THAT By-law 48-2025, being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 38-2007, as amended, by rezoning the lands known municipally as 114 Main Street West and described legally as Part of Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, on Block 2, Plan 5A, in the Town of Shelburne, County of Dufferin, from Downtown Commercial (C1) Zone to Downtown Commercial Exceptio
Regular Council Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives Report P2025-12 regarding final acceptance of the Hyland Village (Tribute (Shelburne) Limited) Subdivision; AND THAT Bylaw 49-2025 being a By-law to authorize final acceptance of the Hyland Village (Tribute (Shelburne) Limited) Subdivision be approved, authorizing staff to issue the final acceptance certificate upon receiving the requir
Regular Council Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Town of Shelburne receives staff report FS 2025-12 with respect to the September 30, 2025 Financial Report for information; AND THAT Council authorizes the Treasurer to transfer to and from reserves, as necessary at year end, to close finished projects and set aside unspent funds collected from taxation to complete unfinished 2025 projects in 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receives report LS2025-12 for information; AND THAT Council directs staff to dissolve the following Committees of Council effective January 1, 2026: Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee Canada Day Festival Committee Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Economic Development Committee AND THAT a new volunteer engagement and participation structure be developed and im
Regular Council Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council receive Report P2025-09 as information; AND THAT subject to the consideration of any input received at the public meeting, By-law 39-2025, being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 38-2007, as amended, by adding new provisions to permit a Medical Office in the Employment (M1 and M1-F) Zone for specified properties and establishing parking and access regulations for the Down
Regular Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Carried

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71meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
969votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2026
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