The Minto Record

David Anderson

Councillor · seen 2016-02-02 to 2026-07-14 · served 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

428substantive motions movedof 163 meetings the minutes record them at
49procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
435substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
10meetings recorded absentof 163 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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 Minto’s own minutes.

In their own words, via the Town

Deputy Mayor Anderson has been a resident of Minto for over 35 years, she and her husband David have raised their four sons in Minto, they currently enjoy country life on a small hobby farm just outside of Palmerston. Jean's Career in Healthcare has covered a broad spectrum, including acute care in local hospitals, long term care including owning and operating her own Home for the Aged, a management position for 10 years in our local hospitals and currently in Dialysis at the Palmerston hospital and Emergency Nursing at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus. She has been off work for the past three years as she battled cancer successfully, and a subsequent accident breaking her leg in two places, she is currently striving to return to her work as a Registered Nurse. Jean earned her post RN BScN in 2006, and currently holds the CNA certification in both Nephrology nursing and Emergency nursing. Jean is currently entering her first term as Deputy Mayor and is the President of the Horticultural Society, her time off work has allowed her the time to become much more involved in the community, volunteering at the Norgan Theatre, she and David host a Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day providing home cooked meal and time of fellowship for members of the community.

As published by Minto.

This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (10)

Special Council AgendaJuly 8, 2026
Council AgendaMay 19, 2026
Council AgendaJanuary 6, 2026
Council AgendaOctober 21, 2025
Council AgendaMay 20, 2025
Council AgendaMay 7, 2024
Special Council AgendaMarch 8, 2024
Council AgendaJanuary 7, 2020
Council AgendaJuly 3, 2018
Council AgendaJanuary 9, 2018

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 428)

THAT the Town of Minto Committee of Adjustment convenes into Committee of the Whole.
Council Agenda, July 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT THE Council of the Town of Minto supports Items d) Municipality of Wawa, Resolution in Support of Finlay's Law to Reduce Emergency Room Wait Times for Children i) City of Mississauga, A Notice of Motion regarding a provincial review of benchmarking, funding formulas, and length-of-stay standards for emergency shelters serving women and children experiencing intimate partner violence j) Townsh
Council Agenda, July 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives Report FIN 2026-019 Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF), prepared by the Treasurer and Director of Community Services, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto directs staff to prepare and submit an application to this program.
Council Agenda, July 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Town of Minto Council convenes into Committee of the Whole.
Council Agenda, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto support the Resolution from the Village of Merrickville-Wolford regarding Traffic Calming and Speeding Mitigation Techniques; AND FURTHER THAT Council endorse and support the resolution and direct staff to circulate the resolution of support to Premier Doug Ford, the Minister of Transportation, the Minister of Finance, MPP Matthew Rae, AMO and ROMA.
Council Agenda, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto support the resolution from Halton Hills regarding Modernizing Ontario’s Invasive Plants Rules to Protect Taxpayers, Municipal Lands Agriculture, Natural Heritage and Local Gardens; AND FURTHER THAT Council endorse and support the resolution and direct staff to circulate the resolution of support to the Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Agriculture,
Council Agenda, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receives the correspondence as information.
Council Agenda, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole convenes into Regular Council.
Council Agenda, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT Town of Minto Court of Revision convenes into Committee of Adjustment.
Council Agenda, May 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Minutes of April 16, 2026 as information, and approves any recommendations contained therein.
Council Agenda, May 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT Bylaws 2026-025 and 2026-026 be read a first, second, third time and passed in Open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Council Agenda, May 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT The Town of Minto Committee of Adjustment approves the application by Nelson Petersen for the property legally described as CON 17 LOT 18 CON 18 W PT; LOT 18 DES INC _____________________________________________________________________________________________ May 5, 2026 Council Minutes RP 60R1586; PART 2, municipally known as 6168 16th Line, in the Town of Minto, seeks relief from Section 6.
Council Agenda, May 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 2026-024; To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of _____________________________________________________________________________________________ April 23, 2026 Council Minutes 1 Minto respecting a meeting held April 23, 2026; be read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Special Council Agenda, April 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receives the correspondence as information.
Council Agenda, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto convenes into Court of Revision. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ April 7, 2026 Council Minutes 2
Council Agenda, April 7, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receives the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee meeting minutes of March 19, 2026 as information and approves any recommendations contained therein.
Council Agenda, April 7, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-017 Municipal Drain 61 Improvement Request, prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto supports proceeding with the drainage works, request by the owners of 9577 Ayton Road, and instructs the Clerk to send the _______________________________________________
Council Agenda, April 7, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report CL 2026-003 Amendments to the Procedure By-law, prepared by the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Procedural By-law to repeal and replace the current By-law be brought forward for consideration at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. ___________________________________________
Council Agenda, April 7, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 2026-011; To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto respecting a meeting held February 17, 2026; be read a first, second, third time and passed in Open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Council Agenda, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto convenes into Court of Revision.
Council Agenda, January 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2026-002 2025 DWQMS _____________________________________________________________________________________________ January 20, 2026 Council Minutes 5 Management Review and the Management Review Meeting Outcome report, prepared by the QMS Representative, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto approve
Council Agenda, January 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives Report FIN 2026-003 Reconstruction of Downtown Palmerston Preliminary Tender, prepared by the Treasurer, for information purposes: AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto endorses the recommendation of the _____________________________________________________________________________________________ January 20, 2026 Council Minutes 6 C
Council Agenda, January 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-laws 2026-004 and 2026-005 be approved and read a first, second, third time and passed in Open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Council Agenda, January 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Verbal appeals for Municipal Drain 3 Court of Revision be allowed.
Council Agenda, January 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Meeting minutes of November 27, 2025 as information and approves any recommendations contained therein.
Council Agenda, December 16, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto ratifies the motions made in the Committee of the Whole. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ December 16, 2025 Council Minutes 7
Council Agenda, December 16, 2025 · Carried
THAT Bylaws 2025-073 through 2025-075 be read a first, second, third time and passed in Open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Council Agenda, December 16, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Town of Minto Committee of Adjustment approves the application by 2626514 Ontario Ltd. c/o Jeff Metzger, for the property legally described as MARY CASWELLS SURVEY PT LOTS;76 AND 77 RP 61R22277 PART 2, municipally known as 200-206 Elgin St, Palmerston, in the Town of Minto, seeks relief from Clauses 12.2.6.7, 12.2.6.1, and 12.2.6.10 to permit a minimum rear yard of 4.6 m (15 ft) for Parts
Council Agenda, December 16, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report FIN 2025-018 Water and Wastewater Rate Review, prepared by the Treasurer, Water Services Manager, and Wastewater Services Manager, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby approves implementing Scenario 2 as outlined in the 2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Study prepared and presented by Watson & A
Council Agenda, December 2, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole convenes into Regular Council.
Council Agenda, December 2, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto supports the Township of Centre Wellington Bill 21 Protect our Food Act resolution.
Council Agenda, November 18, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receives the correspondence as information.
Council Agenda, November 18, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council of the Town of Minto receives the Economic Development and Planning Committee Minutes of October 30, 2025 as information and approves any recommendations contained therein.
Council Agenda, November 18, 2025 · Carried
THAT the recommendation report dated November 7th, 2025 regarding the draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment to facilitate the development of the Teviotdale Industrial subdivision (2396584 Ontario Inc) be received; THAT Council supports the proposed draft plan of subdivision and the Town Clerk notify the County of Wellington of this position; THAT Council supports and approves the p
Council Agenda, November 18, 2025 · Carried
THAT Town of Minto Court of Revision accepts the assessment for Municipal Drain 95 as presented.
Council Agenda, November 18, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report PW 2025-022 Municipal Drain 118 Appointment, prepared by the Drainage Superintendent, for information purposes: AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto appoints Headway Engineering to represent the Town’s interest in this regard.
Council Agenda, October 28, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto hereby receives report FIN 2025-017 Tile Drainage Loan for Wayne McTaggart, prepared by the Deputy Treasurer, for information purposes; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Town of Minto considers passing Tile Drainage Rating By-Law 2025-057 during open session.
Council Agenda, October 28, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Minto ratifies the motions made in the Committee of the Whole.
Council Agenda, October 28, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 2025-065; To confirm actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Minto respecting a meeting held October 28, 2025; be read a first, second, third time and passed in open Council and sealed with the seal of the Corporation.
Council Agenda, October 28, 2025 · Carried
THAT minutes of the Town of Minto September 16, 2025 Regular Council meeting be approved.
Council Agenda, October 7, 2025 · Carried

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