The Lincoln Record

Lynn Timmers

Councillor · seen 2015-01-05 to 2026-07-13 · served 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

342substantive motions movedof 319 meetings the minutes record them at
49procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
235substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
15meetings recorded absentof 319 they were on the record for
8–3recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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How they voted, where it was recorded (11)

Committee of the Whole June 22, 2026
That Committee receive and file for information FN-05-26 regarding the 2025 Audit Presentation and Audit Financial Statement;
For · 8–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole June 22, 2026
That Committee receive and file for information Report FN-06-26, regarding the 2025 Q4 Operating and Capital Financials and Year End Reports; and Approve the recommendations as presented in Appendix E;
For · 8–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole June 22, 2026
That Committee receive and file for information Report FN-07-26, regarding the 2026 Q1 Operating and Capital Financial Reports; and Approve the recommendations as presented in Appendix B.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting June 30, 2025
That Report LS-05-25, Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review be received and filed as information; and That Council approve Final Option 1 as the new ward boundaries for the Town of Lincoln, to be in effect…
Against · 6–3 · Carried
Budget Committee December 4, 2024
That the delay of staff FTE hirings ($156,013) be approved. In Favor (5): Councillor Brunet, Councillor Mikolic, Councillor Pachereva, Councillor Russell, and Councillor Murre Opposed (4): Mayor Easton, Councillor…
Against · 5–4 · Carried
Budget Committee December 4, 2024
That the reduced budget for climate change workplan ($10,000) be approved. In Favor (7): Councillor Brunet, Councillor Mikolic, Councillor Reimer, Councillor Rintjema, Councillor Russell, Councillor Timmers,…
For · 7–2 · Carried
Budget Committee December 4, 2024
That the reduced budget for heritage designations ($20,000) be approved. In Favor (5): Councillor Brunet, Councillor Mikolic, Councillor Reimer, Councillor Russell, and Councillor Murre Opposed (4): Mayor Easton…
Against · 5–4 · Carried
Budget Committee December 4, 2024
That Committee receive and file for information, Report FN-23-24 and presentation regarding the 2025 Amended Operating Budget;
For · 9–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole September 16, 2024
That committee recommend refusing demolition and approve the intention to designate property 4924 King Street, Beamsville and remain on the Municipal Heritage Register in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act…
For · 5–3 · Carried
Committee of the Whole October 19, 2020
That Councillor Timmers and Councillor Pachereva be appointed as the two appointed Councillors to the Town of Lincoln Museum Advisory Committee.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council June 17, 2019
THAT leave be given to approve the following by-laws: . 2019-40, By-law for shared emergency services agreement between Grimsby, West Lincoln, and Wainfleet Recorded vote was requested by Councillor P.
For · 6–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (15)

Committee of the WholeJuly 13, 2026
Council MeetingJuly 6, 2026
Committee of the WholeApril 20, 2026
Budget CommitteeNovember 25, 2024
Council MeetingNovember 18, 2024
Housing and Homelessness Community Partnership Advisory CommitteeJuly 12, 2022
Committee of the WholeJune 6, 2022
Committee of the WholeApril 11, 2022
CouncilNovember 16, 2020
Committee of the WholeNovember 27, 2019
CouncilOctober 28, 2019
CouncilApril 16, 2018
Council Business Planning (Committee of the Whole)May 30, 2016
Council Business Planning (Committee of the Whole)March 17, 2015
CouncilMarch 16, 2015

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 342)

That Committee receive and file for information Report FN-06-26, regarding the 2025 Q4 Operating and Capital Financials and Year End Reports; and Approve the recommendations as presented in Appendix E; and Approve the proposed additions, terminations and modifications to Reserve Funds as presented in Appendix F; and That the 2025 Annual Treasurer’s Statement of Reserve Funds for Parkland Dedicatio
Committee of the Whole, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for Monday, June 15, 2026, be adopted as recommended:  Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of March 12, 2026; and  Museum Advisory Committee Minutes of April 9, 2026
Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-18-26 regarding the Vision Vineland, Central Business District Streetscape Master Plan project, including input received to date as a result of community and stakeholder consultation.
Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the following recommendations from Standing Committees:  Committee of the Whole Minutes of May 11, 2026
Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-14-26, regarding the Heritage Advisory Committee Annual Update – 2025 Year in Review.
Committee of the Whole, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the following recommendations from Standing Committees:  Committee of the Whole Minutes of April 20, 2026; and  Committee of the Whole Minutes of April 27, 2026
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, Report CS-01-26 regarding the 2026 Whipple Trust Fund Allocation; and That Committee approve the disbursement of $2,833.11 in interest earned from the H. E. Whipple Excess Trust Fund to the four successful applicants as outlined in this report; and That authority for the approval, execution, and administration of the H.E. Whipple Trust Fund program
Committee of the Whole, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report CS-02-26 regarding the 2026 Grow, Prosper, Belong Community Fund Allocation; and That Committee approve the disbursement of funds in the amount of $19,975 to the successful applicants, as outlined in the Report and in the Submission Summary, Appendix A; and That Committee approve the proposed amendments to the Community Grant Policy, as attach
Committee of the Whole, April 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Committee resume in open session.
Committee of the Whole, April 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Committee resume in open session.
Committee of the Whole, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for Monday, March 23, 2026, be adopted as recommended:  Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of January 15, 2026
Committee of the Whole, March 23, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act under the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 introduced timelines requiring municipalities to issue Notices of Intention to Designate for properties listed on municipal heritage registers as of December 31, 2022, originally requiring action by January 1, 2025; and WHEREAS the Province subsequently amended the legislation through the Homeowner Protectio
Committee of the Whole, March 23, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Lincoln Council acknowledges the leadership of Mayor Wayne Redekop and Regional Councillor Laura Ip in bringing forward the motion at Regional Council; AND WHEREAS the Town of Lincoln Council supports a thorough and transparent review of governance in the Niagara Region and its twelve (12) local area municipalities and the Town of Lincoln Council is willing to participate in th
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, Report LS-02-26 regarding Video Surveillance Policy; and That Committee approves the Video Surveillance Policy as attached as Appendix ‘A’.
Committee of the Whole, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for Monday, February 9, 2026, be adopted as recommended:  Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of November 13, 2025
Committee of the Whole, February 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT Committee resume in open session.
Committee of the Whole, February 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council resume in open session.
Council Meeting, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That Committee extend the presentation time for J. Sherlock, Niagara Industrial Association, to ten minutes.
Budget Committee, November 12, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, the delegation and presentation from Jordan Sherlock, Niagara Industrial Association.
Budget Committee, November 12, 2025 · Carried
That the Budget Committee receive and file the confidential update as it relates to Subsection 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act, 2001, the security of the property of the municipality.
Budget Committee, November 12, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report ED-14-25, regarding Indigenous Engagement and Cultural Practices Policy and Sho’aríshon Park Use Policy; and That Committee approve the Town of Lincoln’s Indigenous Engagement and Cultural Practices Policy attached as Appendix A, and Sho’aríshon Park: Neutral Nation Legacy Site Use Policy attached as Appendix D, guiding frameworks for municipa
Committee of the Whole, November 3, 2025 · Carried
THAT leave be given to approve the following by-laws:  2025-50 - By-law to manage and regulate election signs in the Town of Lincoln and to repeal By-law 2022-28  2025-51 - By-law to establish a Committee of Adjustment for the Town of Lincoln and to prescribe a term of reference for governing the Committee of Adjustment and to repeal By-law 2021-21  2025-52 - By-law to designate the property kn
Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Carried
That all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for Monday, October 6, 2025, be adopted as recommended:  Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of July 10, 2025
Committee of the Whole, October 6, 2025 · Carried
THAT leave be given to approve the following by-laws:  2025-33 - By-law to authorize the execution of a site plan assumption agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln and 2410002 Ontario Inc. together with any and all mortgagees that may be on title at the point of the agreement  2025-34 - By-law to authorize the execution of a site plan assumption agreement between the Corporatio
Council Meeting, September 22, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, Report LS-08-25 regarding the revised Accountability and Transparency Policy Update; and That Committee approves the revised Accountability and Transparency Policy as attached as Appendix ‘A’.
Committee of the Whole, September 15, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report EDC-13-25, regarding the Physician Recruitment Program – Awarding Report; and That Committee approve the Family Physician Incentive Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln and Dr. Danielle Robinson, awarding the $25,000 physician recruitment incentive to support the establishment of a new family physician in the Town of Lincol
Committee of the Whole, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for Monday, July 21, 2025, be adopted as recommended:  Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of May 8, 2025
Committee of the Whole, July 21, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-16-25 and the associated presentation regarding Lincoln Housing Needs Demand Study Findings and Proposed Affordable Housing Targets; and That Committee endorse the target with respect to high housing need as follows:  Encourage that 10% of all new ownership housing and 30% of all new rental housing in Lincoln be affordable.
Committee of the Whole, July 21, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-15-25, regarding the Heritage Advisory Committee Annual Update.
Committee of the Whole, July 21, 2025 · Carried
That all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for Monday, July 7, 2025, be adopted as recommended:  Housing Select Committee Minutes of March 4, 2025  Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of March 6, 2025  Age-Friendly and Active Community Minutes of April 3, 2025  Museum Advisory Committee Minutes of April 17, 2025
Committee of the Whole, July 7, 2025 · Carried
That Committee waive the rules and proceed beyond the hour until the agenda is completed.
Committee of the Whole, July 7, 2025 · Carried
That any new adjustments (option) do not take effect until the 2030 election to provide time to evaluate long term growth and development and do more extensive solid data collection and community consultation across all wards fairly be implemented.
Council Meeting, June 30, 2025 · Withdrawn
That Committee approve the Heritage Permit Application PLHP- 2025-0001 in the name of Richard and Brittney Pepper to restore the roof of a dwelling located on a property designated under Section IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and That Committee recommend that Council approve the Heritage Restoration and Improvement Grant Application PLCIP-2025-0001 in the amount of $8,491.00 or 50% of the cost of
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file the confidential update as it relates to Item 10.1, Pursuant to Section 239 (2)(f), advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, pertaining to a Capital Project update.
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2025 · Carried
THAT leave be given to introduce By-law Number 2025-22 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, May 26, 2025, being read a first, second and third time. THAT By-law Number 2025-22 be enacted and passed, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign and seal the said by-law.
Council Meeting, May 26, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-10-25, regarding Affordable Housing Initiatives: Funding Implications on Timelines and Feasibility.
Committee of the Whole, May 12, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following delegation regarding the Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. update:  Brian Wilkie, President and CEO  Suzanne Wilson, Chief Operating Officer; and  Paul Blythin, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Revenue
Council Meeting, April 28, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve the following recommendations from Standing Committees:  Committee of the Whole Minutes of April 7, 2025; and  Committee of the Whole Minutes of April 14, 2025
Council Meeting, April 28, 2025 · Carried
Remove the following: WHEREAS the Town of Lincoln Council is committed to ensuring our residents have a Transit model that is reflective of the growing nature of our community. AND WHEREAS the Town of Lincoln Council want to ensure that the transit model, which is employed by the Niagara Transit Commission, meets the needs of our users and is efficiently deployed so that costs to our taxpayers mee
Council Meeting, April 28, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, Report CS-03-25 regarding the 2025 Grow Prosper Belong Community Fund Allocation; and Approve the disbursement of funds in their totality in the amount of $19,440 to the successful applicants as outlined in the report. That Committee direct staff to update the Community Grant Policy to reflect the changes noted in this report and as attached in Appe
Committee of the Whole, April 14, 2025 · Carried

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304meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
708votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent

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