William Reilly
Councillor · seen 2020-05-11 to 2025-07-14 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
102substantive motions movedof 56 meetings the minutes record them at
37procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
114substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 56 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 West Lincoln’s own minutes.
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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 (3)
Growth and Sustainability CommitteeOctober 10, 2023
Committee of AdjustmentAugust 9, 2023
Special CouncilJuly 19, 2021
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 102)
1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2026-23, 2026-24, and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.
Special Council, May 4, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS West Lincoln did not opt in to local intramunicipal transit service through the amalgamation process; and WHEREAS there is a growing demand from West Lincoln residents for local transit services; and WHEREAS many of the residents who are moving to West Lincoln are accustomed to utilizing local transit; and WHEREAS The Township of West Lincoln is expecting unprecedented growth; and WHEREAS
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
1. That the minutes relating to the April 13, 2026, Infrastructure Committee Meeting, be accepted.
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
1. That the minutes relating to the March 2, 2026, Infrastructure Committee Meeting, be accepted.
Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
1. That the minutes relating to the February 9, 2026, Infrastructure Committee Meeting be accepted
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2026-05, 2026-06, 2026-07, 2026-08, and 2026-09 and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2026-01, 2026-02, 2026-03, and 2026-04, and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary notwithstanding.
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
1. That, Recommendation Report T-20-2025, titled “Consolidated User Fees and Charges By-Law and 2026 User Fees and Charges”, dated December 15, 2025, be received; and, 2. That, Schedule “A”, attached to this Report, outlining the Consolidated Schedule of Fees and Charges, be approved with an effective date of January 1, 2026 (unless otherwise indicated); and, 3. That, Schedule “B”, outlining the C
Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried
1. That, administration be directed to pursue Option 3; and, 2. That, Administration be authorized to incur costs for expanded recreation programming related to the IPM event not exceeding a cost of $14,000, to be funded through a Transfer from the Contingency Reserve as required; and, 3. That, administration be directed to conduct research into the possibility of changing the day and time of the
Council, May 26, 2025 · Carried
1. That the minutes relating to the May 20, 2025 Operations Committee Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.
Council, May 26, 2025 · Carried
1. That the minutes relating to the January 27, 2025 Council Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.
Council, February 24, 2025 · Carried
1. That the minutes relating to the February 10, 2025 Operations Committee meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.
Council, February 24, 2025 · Carried
1. That, Recommendation Report T-04-2025, titled “2025 Final Operating and Capital Budget”, dated February 24, 2025, be received; 2. That, a 2025 tax levy of $10,255,120, which represents a 4.62% tax levy increase after factoring in assessment growth, be approved; and, 3. That, the 2025 hospital levy of $206,900 be approved; and, 4. That, the 2025 Urban Service Area Levy of $186,320 be approved; a
Council, February 24, 2025 · Carried
That a new item of business be added to the agenda regarding the “Trees for All” project.
Council, February 24, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the November 11, 2024 Public Meeting held under Section 34 of the Planning Act with respect to: 1. Zoning By-law Amendment for Bradley and Kimberly Killins & NGF Property Inc. (Agent- Ethan Laman Upper Canada Consultants) Property Address: 5357 and 5377 Elcho Road 1601-011-24 be accepted.
Council, November 25, 2024 · Carried
1. That the minutes relating to the November 11, 2024 Planning, Building & Environmental Committee Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.
Council, November 25, 2024 · Carried
That the minutes of the October 15, 2024 Public Meeting held under Section 34 of the Planning Act with respect to: 1. Part 1, Range 2, Part of Lot 2, in the former Township of South Grimsby (Ross Robins) - Zoning By-Law Amendment 2. Concession 4, Part Lot 12 RP 30R4714 Part 1, in the former Township of Gainsborough (William and Cathy Vitucci) - Zoning By- law Amendment 3. 1601-002-24 - Backyard Ch
Council, October 28, 2024 · Carried
1. That the minutes relating to the October 15, 2024 Planning, Building & Environmental Committee Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.
Council, October 28, 2024 · Carried
1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Laws 2024-55, 2024-56, 2024-57, 2024-58, 2024-59, 2024-60, 2024-61, 2024-62, 2024-63, 2024-64, 2024- 65, and 2024-66, and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any
Council, September 23, 2024 · Carried
1. That Technical Report PD-32-2024 titled, “Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2017-70, Housekeeping Amendment No. 8 (File No. 1601-005-24)”, dated July 15, 2024, be received; and 2. That Staff present a Recommendation Report to a future Planning/Building/Environmental Committee meeting when all public and agency comments have been received and given full consideration and a full planning review is comp
Council (includes All Committees), July 15, 2024 · Carried
1. That staff are hereby authorized to send a letter to the Region of Niagara and the Province of Ontario; and 2. That all Regional Councillors, MPPs, and their appropriate staff be included in the correspondence; and 3. That the letter requests assistance with improving efficiencies with how the Region of Niagara approves it's Capital Cost Allocations for infrastructure to allow for developments
Council (includes All Committees), July 15, 2024 · Carried
That the minutes relating to the June 10, 2024 Planning, Building & Environmental Committee Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.
Council, June 24, 2024 · Carried
That, the Office for one (1) Councillor position, for Ward 3 (Smithville) in the Township of West Lincoln, be and is hereby declared vacant in accordance with the "Vacancies" provisions of the Municipal Act.
Council, June 24, 2024 · Carried
1. That leave be granted to introduce By-Law 2024-37, By-Law 2024-38, By- Law 2024-39, By-Law 2024-40 and By-Law 2024-41, and that the same shall be considered to have been read a first, second, and third time with one reading, and are hereby adopted; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign and affix the Corporate Seal thereto, any rule of this Council to the contrary
Special Council, June 10, 2024 · Carried
1. That the Council of the Township of West Lincoln hereby supports Family and Children’s Services (FACS) Niagara and their upcoming fundraising and community event being Mountainview LemonAID Day to be held on Sunday, June 8, 2024 and encourage children, parents and families within the community to support and participate in Mountainview LemonAID Day in the Township of West Lincoln; and 2. That t
Council, April 22, 2024 · Carried
That, the minutes of the public meeting held on April 9, 2024 under Section 34 of the Planning Act with respect to: 1. 3118 Grassie Road (Sikender Gulacha) - Site Alteration Application be accepted.
Council, April 22, 2024 · Carried
That the minutes of the April 9, 2024 regular Planning, Building & Environmental Committee Meeting, and the recommendations contained therein, be accepted.
Council, April 22, 2024 · Carried
That the new business item regarding the renaming of the hospital be
Council, April 22, 2024 · Deferred
5. That Hamilton Health Sciences be invited to a future meeting of Council or Committee regarding the renaming of the hospital to provide a presentation on the matter.
Council, April 22, 2024 · Carried
1. That the Township of West Lincoln endorses the hosting of the 2025 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo; and 2. That staff be directed to review the requests from the Ontario Plowmans Association and provide a further report to the Administration/Finance/Fire Committee respecting this matter.
Council, February 26, 2024 · Carried
That the minutes of the public meeting held on February 12, 2024 under Section 34 of the Planning Act with respect to: 1. Backyard Chickens (Township of West Lincoln) - Public Consultation; 2. Update of Accessible Parking Regulations (Township of West Lincoln) - Zoning By-Law Amendment; 3. 1738 Caistor Gainsborough Townline Road (Brad Snippe) - Zoning By-Law Amendment; and, 4. 8399 Concession 2 Ro
Council, February 26, 2024 · Carried
1. That, the minutes of the public meeting held on January 15, 2024 under Section 34 of the Planning Act with respect to: i. Zoning By-law Amendment - 4813 Canborough Road (Ben and Pam Heaslip) (File No. 1701-003-23OPA & 1601-004-23 ZBA); and, ii. Zoning By-law Amendment - 5909 Regional Road 20 (Sharon and John Molnar) (File No.: 1601-009-23); and, iii. Zoning By-law Amendment - 9127 Regional Road
Council, January 29, 2024 · Carried
That, the correspondence received from Julie Kirkelos, Town Clerk of the Town of Lincoln, dated December 14, 2023, be received and supported.
Council, January 29, 2024 · Carried
That, Ms. Donna DeFilippis, Director of Finance/Treasurer, be appointed as Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), commencing Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 until a permanent CAO has been appointed, or until July 31st, 2024 (approximately 6 months), whichever may come first.
Council, January 29, 2024 · Carried
1. That, the following persons be and are hereby appointed to serve on the following Committees and/or Boards until their successors are appointed: 1. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee a. Giselle Karaban ALL COMMITTEES MEETING (Including Public Meetings) - MINUTES - January 15, 2024 2. Age Friendly Advisory Committee a. Stuart Lord 3. Transit Commission Public Advisory Committee (Niagara Region) a.
Council (includes All Committees), January 15, 2024 · Carried
That, the correspondence received from Katelyn Johns, Municipal Clerk of Tay Township, dated December 21, 2023, be received and supported.
Council (includes All Committees), January 15, 2024 · Carried
1. That, the email received on November 29, 2023 from Joel Scime advising of their resignation from the West Lincoln Santa Claus Parade Committee be received with regrets; and, 2. That, By-law 2023-03, being the appointment by-law for Boards and Committees, be amended to remove Joel Scime from Schedule C (West Lincoln Santa Claus Parade Committee).
Council (includes All Committees), January 15, 2024 · Carried
1. That, the email received on December 2, 2023 from Scott Crawford advising of their resignation from the West Lincoln Santa Claus Parade Committee be received with regrets; and, ALL COMMITTEES MEETING (Including Public Meetings) - MINUTES - January 15, 2024 2. That, By-law 2023-03, being the appointment by-law for Boards and Committees, be amended to remove Scott Crawford from Schedule C (West L
Council (includes All Committees), January 15, 2024 · Carried
1. That, Recommendation Report PW-02-2024, re: “8214 Concession 3 Road – Land Transfer Declaration as a Public Highway”, dated January 15, 2024 be received; and, 2. That, a By-law be passed to declare Part 1 on Reference Plan No. 30R-16164 on Concession 3 Road as Public Highway.
Council (includes All Committees), January 15, 2024 · Carried
That, Information Report T-02-2024, regarding the “2024 Budget Staffing Review” dated January 15, 2024, be received.
Council (includes All Committees), January 15, 2024 · Carried
In the record
53meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,938votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
What this does not measure
- Motions moved is not a measure of effectiveness. Who moves a motion is often a seat convention or a committee role, and the member who does the work on a file is frequently not the one who reads it out.
- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
- Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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