Cheryl Ganann
Mayor · Ward 1 · seen 2020-05-11 to 2025-07-14 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
former not seated on the current council
48substantive motions movedof 58 meetings the minutes record them at
18procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
52substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 58 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (1)
Council (includes All Committees)July 14, 2025
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 48)
That, the correspondence received from Julie Kirkelos, Town Clerk of the Town of Lincoln , dated December 14, 2023, be received and supported.
Council, March 25, 2024 · Carried
1. That, Recommendation Report No. PD-29-2023, relating to the “Block Plan & MESP Guidelines to Facilitate Development in the Expansion Area”, dated June 12, 2023, BE RECEIVED; and, 2. That, Council ENDORSE the Block Plan & MESP Guidelines provided as Attachment 1 to Report No. PD-29-2023; and, 3. That, a copy of Report No. PD-29-2023 be FORWARDED to the Region of Niagara Planning and Development
Growth and Sustainability Committee, June 12, 2023 · Carried
1. That, Recommendation Report PD-11-2023, regarding “197 Griffin Street Application for Zoning Amendment Owner – Christoph Arnold, Agent – NPG Planning Solutions File No. 1601-005-22”, dated March 6, 2023, be RECEIVED; and, 2. That, Section 34(17) of the Planning Act apply and that no further public meeting is required, and; 3. That, the application for Zoning Bylaw Amendment 1601-005-22, BE APPR
Growth and Sustainability Committee, March 6, 2023 · Carried
That, this Committee meeting now resume in open session at the hour of 8:52 p.m.
Growth and Sustainability Committee, March 6, 2023 · Carried
That, Item 5.2 of the October 17, 2022 Special Council agenda, being the Recommendation Report PD-81-2022, regarding “Marz Homes (Smithville West) Inc. Site Alteration Application for “Thrive” Development, File No. 3000-003-22; and That, another Site Alteration Application Public Meeting for Marz Homes (Smithville West Inc.) for File No. 3000-003-22 be held on December 12 2022 prior to the All Com
Special Council, October 17, 2022 · Carried
Page Minutes - Special Council - October 17, 2022 1. That, leave be granted to introduce By-laws # 2022-80 and 2022-81, 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, October 17, 2022 · Carried
That, the minutes of the public meeting held on August 11, 2022 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, with respect to: a. Zoning By-law Amendment - Leonard & Lynne Snippe - 5444 Concession 4 Road (File No. 1601-010-22) be accepted.
Council, September 26, 2022 · Carried
1. That, leave be granted to introduce By-laws # 2022-75, 2022-76, 2022-77, 2022-78 and 2022-79, 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, September 26, 2022 · Carried
1. That, the correspondence received from Grant Bivol, Clerk, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA), regarding the Draft Land Securement Strategy 2022-2023, dated September 2nd, 2022, be received; and, 2. That, the correspondence referenced above be
Growth and Sustainability Committee, September 12, 2022 · Referred
That, the motion adopted at the July 18, 2022 Council Meeting (All Committees) with respect to Item 18.4 (Confidential Matters) relating to a Legal, Solicitor-Client and Property Matter relating to the West Lincoln Community Centre, be reconsidered; and, That, this matter be
Council (includes All Committees), August 11, 2022 · Referred
1. That Recommendation Report T-23-2022 regarding the “CIBC Wood Gundy Account”, dated August 11, 2022, be received; and, 2. That, Council authorize staff to open and operate a CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Account; and, 3. That, Council authorize the following signing authorities on the CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Account: D. DeFilippis, Director of Finance and Treasurer and K. Hall, Manager of Finan
Council (includes All Committees), August 11, 2022 · Carried
1. That, Recommendation Report PD-76-2022, regarding “Preliminary Staff Resourcing Adjustments in Planning and Public Works - Staffing Levels to Prepare for Extra Development Applications”, dated August 11th, 2022, be RECEIVED; and, 2. That, Council approve an additional Full Time Equivalent (FTE) in the Planning and Building Department and that a Manager of Planning position be created and the Pl
Council (includes All Committees), August 11, 2022 · Carried
That, this Council (All Committee) meeting does now resume in open session at the hour of 9:03 p.m.
Council (includes All Committees), August 11, 2022 · Carried
1. That, Recommendation Report T-18-2022 regarding the “2021 Draft Financial Statements and Audit Findings”, dated July 18, 2022, be received; and, 2. That, the 2021 Draft Audited Financial Statements, attached as Appendix A to this report, be approved; and, 3. That, the 2021 Audit Findings Report to Council, attached as Appendix B to this report, be received.
Council (includes All Committees), July 18, 2022 · Carried
That, the minutes of the April 27, 2022 special Council meeting be accepted.
Council, May 24, 2022 · Carried
That the Planning/Building/Environmental Committee hereby approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1. Items 1 and 2 be and are hereby received for information with the exception of Item no.(s)____________________.
Growth and Sustainability Committee, May 9, 2022 · Carried
1. That, report PD-53-22, regarding “Recommendation Report – Stanpac Request to Waive Minor Variance Fee and Building Permit Fee”, dated May 9, 2022 be RECEIVED; and, 2. That, Township staff work with the Committee of Adjustment to process a Minor Variance application in as timely a fashion as possible in order to allow a building permit to be issued; and, 3. That, the authority to waive fees appl
Growth and Sustainability Committee, May 9, 2022 · Carried
1. That, report PD-52-22, regarding “Recommendation Report – P. Budd Developments Inc. Site Alteration Application for “Station Meadows West – Phase 1” No. 3000-002-22”, dated May 9, 2022 be RECEIVED; and, 2. That, an authorizing By-law, as found at Attachment 2 to this report, be passed to permit the Mayor and Clerk to sign a site alteration PLANNING/BUILDING/ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MINUTES - May
Growth and Sustainability Committee, May 9, 2022 · Carried
That, this Committee meeting does now resume in open session at the hour of 7:29 p.m.
Growth and Sustainability Committee, April 11, 2022 · Carried
That, the correspondence received from Lianne Timbers-Sharp regarding "Crossings on the Twenty, Condo Development and Registration", dated April 11, 2022, be received.
Growth and Sustainability Committee, April 11, 2022 · Carried
That the Planning/Building/Environmental Committee hereby approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1. Items 1, 2, 3, and 4 be and are hereby received for information; and, 2. Items 5, 6, 7 and 8 be and are hereby received and that the recommendations contained therein be adopted with exception of Item No.(s) 1 &4.
Growth and Sustainability Committee, April 11, 2022 · Carried
1. That, Report PD-45-2022 regarding “Recommendation Report - 2022 Building Fees By-law Review in accordance with Comprehensive User Fee Report” dated April 11, 2022, be RECEIVED, and; 2. That, a by-law be passed similar to the draft by-law found at attachment 1 to this report to establish new Building Permit Fees effective May 1, 2022. 3. That, a by-law be passed similar to the draft by-law found
Growth and Sustainability Committee, April 11, 2022 · Carried
That, Item P18-22 regarding Recommendation Report No. PD-23-2022 - Crossings on the Twenty South Condominium Update No. 2 and Authorizing Bylaw, be moved immediately prior to section 7 on the agenda.
Growth and Sustainability Committee, February 14, 2022 · Carried
1. That, Report PD-05-2022, regarding ‘Adoption of Final Secondary Plan for the East Smithville Lands – File No. 1701-002-21 (Official Plan Amendment No. 60)” dated February 14th 2021, be RECEIVED; and, 2. That, Official Plan Amendment No. 60, be and is hereby adopted by By-law by Township Council followed by the provision of notice of adoption in accordance with the Planning Act; and, 3. That, Of
Growth and Sustainability Committee, February 14, 2022 · Carried
1. That, Report PD-24-2022 regarding “Recommendation Report – Request now Received from Land Owners Group for a Minster’s Zoning Order” dated February 14th, 2022, be RECEIVED, and; 2. That staff be authorized to consult with Matthew Cory of Malone Givens Parsons Inc. with costs being charged to the Bill Back Account (to be charged back to the Land Owners) and to provide a comprehensive report back
Growth and Sustainability Committee, February 14, 2022 · Carried
1. That, Report PD-21-2022 regarding “Recommendation Report – Review of Draft Regional Official Plan” dated February 14th, 2022, be RECEIVED, and; 2. That, the Consultants review of the Draft New Regional Official Plan be charged to the Planning Operating External Consultants Budget line, unless paid for by the Land Owners Group; and, 3. That, any consultant comments and concerns on the Regional O
Growth and Sustainability Committee, February 14, 2022 · Carried
That, Township Council waive the provisions of Section 6.5 (Scheduled Appointments and/or Presentations), specifically section (c) in order to permit Ms. Ryall and Ms. Brens appointment/presentation relating to Vision Zero to extend beyond the ten-minute maximum time limit.
Council, December 13, 2021 · Carried
That, Item P109-21 from the November 9, 2021 Planning/Building/ Environmental Committee meeting, be approved. (ITEM P109-21 - Staff Report No. PD-122-2021 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment - 7005 Concession 4 Road - JCT Services - Joe Dilluio (Owner) and Eldon Darbyson (Agent))
Council, November 22, 2021 · Carried
That, this Special Council meeting does now resume in open session at the hour of 9:11 p.m.
Special Council, November 17, 2021 · Carried
1. That, Report PD-123-2021, regarding “Zoning By-law Amendment – Site Plan Authorizing Bylaw–Post Time Services – Kevin Vanderwier”, dated November 9th 2021, be RECEIVED; and, 2. That, Section 34(17) of the Planning Act apply and that no further public meeting is required; and, 3. That, an application for Zoning By-law Amendment 1601-011-21 submitted by Post Time Services - Kevin Vanderwier and a
Growth and Sustainability Committee, November 9, 2021 · Carried
1. That, Report PD-125-2021, regarding “Recommendation Report, Authorizing By-law to Remove Site Plan from Title of Part Lot 16, Conc 8, owned by the Davis Family to Allow Conveyance of a Road Allowance to the Region”, dated November 9th, 2021, be RECEIVED; and, 2. That, a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign all documents necessary for the removal of the existing site plan fr
Growth and Sustainability Committee, November 9, 2021 · Carried
That, the minutes of the public meeting held on October 12, 2021 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, with respect to: (a) Zoning By-law Amendment - Post Time Services - File No. 1601-013- 21 be accepted.
Council, October 25, 2021 · Carried
1. That, the correspondence received from Kevin Huinink regarding the Upcoming Building Project for Cairn Christian School dated September 13, 2021, be received; and, 2. That the correspondence outlined above be
Growth and Sustainability Committee, September 13, 2021 · Referred
1. That, Report PD-102-2021, regarding “Zoning By-law Amendment (Temporary Use By-law) –Richard and Anita Merritt Garden Suite Application”, dated September 13th 2021, be RECEIVED; and, 2. That, Section 34(17) of the Planning Act apply and that no further public meeting is required; and, 3. That, an application for Zoning By-law Amendment 1601-011-21 submitted by Richard and Anita Merritt and a co
Growth and Sustainability Committee, September 13, 2021 · Carried
That, this Committee meeting does now resume in open session at the hour of 9:45p.m.
Growth and Sustainability Committee, September 13, 2021 · Carried
1. That, report T-21-2021, regarding “2022 Budget Process and Schedule” dated July 26, 2021, be received; and, 2. That, the Preliminary Draft 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets and Ten Year Capital Plans be presented at the Administration/Finance/ Fire Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, January 17, 2022 at 6:30 pm; and 3. That a Public Budget Open House be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Council (includes All Committees), July 26, 2021 · Carried
1. That, report PD-79-2021, regarding “Recommendation Report, Site Plan Approval Authorization, Clifford Street Business Park Inc., File No. 2100-010-21” dated July 26, 2021, BE RECEIVED; and, 2. That, a Bylaw be passed to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Site Plan Agreement with Clifford Street Business Park and any mortgagees, once all site plan details are completed to the satisfaction o
Council (includes All Committees), July 26, 2021 · Carried
Page 2 SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES – July 19, 2021 That, this Special Council meeting does now resume in open session at the hour of 6:44 p.m.
Special Council, July 19, 2021 · Carried
That, this Council meeting does now resume in open session at the hour of 7:13 p.m.
Council, June 28, 2021 · Carried
That, this Council meeting does now resume in open session at the hour of 7:25 p.m.
Council, May 25, 2021 · Carried
In the record
57meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 1seatMayor
3,768votes in 2022Mayor, incumbent
Council June 29, 2020
/pecuniary interest with respect to this matter as her husband has a business association with one of the adjacent property owners
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- 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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