The Lincoln Record

Adam Russell

Councillor · Ward 2 · seen 2018-09-17 to 2026-07-13 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

157substantive motions movedof 173 meetings the minutes record them at
21procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
43substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
13meetings recorded absentof 173 they were on the record for
10–1recorded 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…
For · 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…
For · 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…
For · 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…
Against · 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 (13)

Council MeetingSeptember 22, 2025
Committee of the WholeJuly 21, 2025
Workshop - Committee of the WholeMay 7, 2025
Committee of the WholeJanuary 22, 2025
Council MeetingSeptember 23, 2024
Committee of the WholeNovember 9, 2020
CouncilJune 15, 2020
CouncilMarch 2, 2020
Committee of the WholeSeptember 18, 2019
Committee of the WholeJuly 31, 2019
Community Services & Infrastructure CommitteeJuly 10, 2019
Committee of the WholeJuly 9, 2019
Planning & Economic Development CommitteeApril 8, 2019

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 157)

That Committee receive and file for information Report FN-08-26 regarding Water and Wastewater Rates Prorated for Bi-Monthly Billing.
Committee of the Whole, July 13, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS The Province of Ontario has introduced Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) Proposals 026-0310 and 026-0426, which propose significant changes to municipal planning processes, including reforms to site plan control and planning approvals for publicly funded schools; and WHEREAS Council for the Town of Lincoln supports the timely construction of publicly funded schools and recognizes the
Council Meeting, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information FN-05-26 regarding the 2025 Audit Presentation and Audit Financial Statement; and Receive and file for information the audit findings report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, attached as Appendix A, as presented by Deloitte; and Approve the 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as presented in Appendix B. In Favor (8): Mayor Easto
Committee of the Whole, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PW-06-26, regarding the 2025 Town of Lincoln Water, Stormwater and Wastewater Annual Reports.
Committee of the Whole, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report EDC-06-26, regarding the 2025 Municipal Accommodation Tax Program Performance Update.
Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That leave be given to introduce By-law Number 2026-34 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, June 1, 2026, being read a first, second and third time; That By-law Number 2026-34 be enacted and passed, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign and seal the said by-law.
Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receives and file for information, the delegation from Liz Benneian, regarding Item 7.2.1 Maintenance of Lands By- law Amendments, PD-10-26.
Committee of the Whole, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the update presentation from the Niagara Regional Police Service.
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information the correspondence received from the Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA, regarding the 2026 Slate of Officers; and That Council approve the recommendation from the Board of Directors’ on the appointment of Sunny Sehgal for the remainder of the current term.
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PW-05-26, regarding Infrastructure Update - 2026 A Look Ahead, attached as Appendix A.
Committee of the Whole, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report EDC-01-26 regarding the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre’s 2025 Annual Report, attached as Appendix A.
Committee of the Whole, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file Report FN-02-26 regarding Water and Wastewater Policy; That Committee approve the proposed Water and Wastewater Billing and Collections Policy, attached as Appendix A; and Repeal F-2003-01 Water and Sewer Billing Adjustment Policy; and Repeal F-2003-02 Water and Sewer Billing and Collection Policy; and Repeal F-2003-03 Billing and Adjustment of Previously Unbilled W
Committee of the Whole, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information the delegation from Felicia Werner, University of Niagara Falls.
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT leave be given to introduce By-law Number 2026-20 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, March 9, 2026, being read a first, second and third time; THAT By-law Number 2026-20 be enacted and passed, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign and seal the said by-law.
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
That the word “personal” in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy attached as Appendix “A” be replaced with the word “private.”
Committee of the Whole, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information the delegation from Chairman Gale, Niagara Region.
Council Meeting, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following:  Mayor’s Report
Council Meeting, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve to proceed beyond the hour of 10:00 p.m. to continue any unfinished business as per the Town of Lincoln's Procedural By-law.
Council Meeting, February 2, 2026 · Carried
THAT leave be given to introduce By-law Number 2026-14 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, February 2, 2026, being read a first, second and third time. THAT By-law Number 2026-14 be enacted and passed, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign and seal the said by-law.
Council Meeting, February 2, 2026 · Carried
THAT Committee resume in open session.
Committee of the Whole, January 21, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the external audit plan for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, as presented by Deloitte.
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following:  Mayor’s Report
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT leave be given to introduce By-law Number 2025-67 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, December 15, 2025, being read a first, second and third time. THAT By-law Number 2025-67 be enacted and passed, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign and seal the said by-law.
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT leave be given to introduce By-law Number 2025-60 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Special Council at its meeting held Wednesday, December 3, 2025, being read a first, second and third time. THAT By-law Number 2025-60 be enacted and passed, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign and seal the said by-law.
Special Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following:  Mayor’s Report
Council Meeting, November 17, 2025 · Carried
THAT leave be given to introduce By-law Number 2025-59 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, November 17, 2025, being read a first, second and third time. THAT By-law Number 2025-59 be enacted and passed, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign and seal the said by-law.
Council Meeting, November 17, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-25-25 regarding a Notice of Intention to Designate for 4881 King Street in Beamsville; That Committee acknowledge the cultural and heritage value of 4881 King Street in accordance with Section 29(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act; and That Committee direct staff to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate, as attached as Appendix A, for the pr
Committee of the Whole, November 3, 2025 · Carried
THAT Committee resume in open session.
Committee of the Whole, October 6, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report FN-07-25, regarding the 2025 Q2 Operating and Capital Financial Reports; and Approve the recommendations as presented in Appendix B.
Committee of the Whole, September 15, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, the delegation from Danya Scime, regarding the Private Property Tree By-law Recommendation, PD-19-25.
Committee of the Whole, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That staff be directed to bring forward an amendment to the Procedural By-law to remove the requirement for the Chair to relinquish the Chair seat in order to participate in debate or discussion, with the Chair asking their questions at the end of the list of speakers.
Committee of the Whole, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report FN-06-25, regarding the 2025 Q1 Operating and Capital Financial Reports; and Approve the recommendations as presented in Appendix B.
Committee of the Whole, July 7, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report FN-04-25 regarding the 2025 Asset Management Update. That Committee approve the Asset Management Plan with updates to service areas, attached as Appendix A; and That Committee endorse the reallocation of existing resources within the approved budget to support enhanced internal capacity in the areas of asset management planning and geospatial
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS access to affordable and attainable housing remains a significant need in the Town of Lincoln and surrounding communities, contributing to the overall health, inclusivity, and resilience of the municipality. AND WHEREAS increasing housing supply, diversity of housing types, and affordability is a stated priority of the Province of Ontario, and municipalities are key partners in achieving t
Council Meeting, May 26, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PW-07-25, regarding Infrastructure Update – Q1 2025, attached as Appendix A.
Committee of the Whole, May 12, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive and file as information, the following delegation regarding the Kimura Shukokai Karate (KSI) World Championships in Finland:  Steve Fearnley, Cai Shirton, Kieran LeDrew, and Tiana Piscitello, Lincoln Shukokai Karate
Council Meeting, April 28, 2025 · Carried
That all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for Monday, April 14, 2025, be adopted as recommended:  Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee Minutes of February 6, 2025
Committee of the Whole, April 14, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, the delegation from Melissa McCallum, regarding the Physician Recruitment Update Report.
Committee of the Whole, April 7, 2025 · Carried
That Committee waive the rules to permit an unregistered delegation to speak.
Committee of the Whole, April 7, 2025 · Carried
THAT leave be given to approve the following by-laws:  2025-10 - By-law to authorize the use of optical scanning vote tabulators for the purpose of counting votes at the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election and the use of Internet voting and voting proxies as alternative voting methods and to authorize advance voting for use in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election  2025-11 - By-law t
Council Meeting, March 31, 2025 · Carried

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0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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959votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent

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