The Lincoln Record

Mike Mikolic

Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2018-09-17 to 2026-07-13 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

89substantive motions movedof 177 meetings the minutes record them at
14procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
35substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 177 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 (3)

Council MeetingJune 1, 2026
Committee of the WholeOctober 15, 2024
Council MeetingApril 20, 2022

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 89)

That Committee extend the speaking time regarding the 2025 Destination Marketing Organization update, until completed.
Committee of the Whole, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, the following delegation regarding the Lincoln Pelham Public Library 2025 Annual Report:  Julie Andrews, Susan DiBattista, and Donna Burton, Lincoln Pelham Public Library
Committee of the Whole, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Committee resume in open session.
Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council allow immediate consideration of Item 1.7 of the Council Information Package week ending April 17, 2026, pertaining to correspondence from the Town of Fort Erie, dated April 16, 2026, regarding Response to Provincial Proposal on Regional Governance; and That it be added to the council agenda as Item 11.2 under Items for Consideration.
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file as information and endorse Item 1.7 of the Council Information Package week ending April 17, 2026, pertaining to correspondence from the Town of Fort Erie, dated April 16, 2026, regarding Response to Provincial Proposal on Regional Governance. In Favor (5): Councillor Brunet, Councillor Mikolic, Councillor Pachereva, Councillor Rintjema, and Councillor Russell Opposed
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That all items listed under the heading Consent Agenda for Monday, April 20, 2026, be adopted as recommended:  Museum Advisory Committee Minutes of February 12, 2026
Committee of the Whole, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That Committee recommend that Council approve the Zoning By- law Amendment application PLZBA-2025-0002 by Upper Canada Consultants on behalf of Leonard Pennachetti; and That Committee recommend that Council enact and pass Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix C of Report PD-08-26 to amend the zoning regulations for the subject lands; and That Committee deem that the Zoning By-law amendment
Committee of the Whole, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file as information Report PD-05-26 regarding Zoning By-law Amendment by Upper Canada Consultants for 3865 Wismer Street, Jordan; and That Committee direct staff to prepare a recommendation report once all comments have been received and any identified issues have been addressed.
Committee of the Whole, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the minutes of the following meetings of Council:  Council Minutes of December 15, 2025
Council Meeting, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report EDC-01-26 regarding the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre’s Museum in 2030 Strategic Plan; and That Committee endorse and adopt the Museum in 2030 Strategic Plan as a guiding framework for future operations, program development, and community engagement at the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre.
Committee of the Whole, January 21, 2026 · Carried
That committee approve to proceed beyond the hour of 10:00 p.m. to continue any unfinished business as per the Town's procedural by-law.
Committee of the Whole, January 21, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file as information, the following delegation regarding Item 8.1, Shared Fire Services Review – EMG Final Recommendation Report:  Lyle Quan, Emergency Management Group
Special Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried
That all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for Monday, November 3, 2025, be adopted as recommended:  Housing Select Committee Minutes of June 10, 2025  Museum Advisory Committee Minutes of September 4, 2025  Summary of the Province’s Proposed Population and Employment Forecast Methodology, PD-26-25
Committee of the Whole, November 3, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve the following recommendations from Standing Committees:  Budget Committee Minutes of September 29, 2025; and  Committee of the Whole Minutes of October 6, 2025
Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-23-25 regarding the Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference; and That Committee recommends Council approve the draft by law, attached as Appendix C, and repeal By-law 2021-21, in accordance with Part V Section 44 and 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13.
Committee of the Whole, October 6, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve the following recommendations from Standing Committees:  Committee of the Whole Minutes of September 9, 2025; and  Committee of the Whole Minutes of September 15, 2025
Council Meeting, September 22, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-18-25 regarding a Notice of Intention to Designate for 2944 Twenty-First Street in Jordan; That Committee acknowledge the cultural and heritage value of 2944 Twenty-First Street in accordance with Section 29(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act; and That staff be directed to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate, as attached as Appendix A, for
Committee of the Whole, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report EDC-12-25, the Museum Advisory Committee Annual Update.
Committee of the Whole, July 21, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, the following delegations regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment by Bousfields Inc. at 5205 King Street: - Dan Watchorn, Bousfields Inc. - Patti Graham, SRM Architects and Urban Designers - Ian Lindley, Crozier Consulting Engineers - Michelle Wenger - Jon Davis - Megan Hatch - Scott Hatch - Ryan Conlin - John Bald - Jim Crabtree - N
Committee of the Whole, July 7, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve the following recommendations from Standing Committees:  Committee of the Whole Minutes of June 2, 2025
Council Meeting, June 30, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, the following delegation regarding the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital:  Bruce Squires and Aaron Levo, Hamilton Health Sciences
Committee of the Whole, May 12, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, the following delegation regarding the Lincoln Pelham Public Library 2024 Annual Report:  Julie Andrews, and Susan DiBattista, Lincoln Pelham Public Library
Committee of the Whole, April 14, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-07-25 regarding amendments to the Non-Parking Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law (2023-25) and Clean Yards By-law (2018- 92); and That Committee recommend Council approve the amendments to the Non-Parking Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law (2023-25), attached as Appendix “C”; and the Clean Yards By-law (2018-92), attac
Committee of the Whole, April 7, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following delegation:  Regional Councillor Foster
Council Meeting, March 31, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the Regional Councillor Update.
Council Meeting, March 3, 2025 · Carried
That Committee amend the order of the agenda to consider the Community Services and Infrastructure Committee Agenda after the Consent Agenda and prior to the Planning and Economic Development Committee Agenda.
Committee of the Whole, February 10, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following delegation:  Regional Councillor Foster
Council Meeting, February 3, 2025 · Carried
That all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, be adopted as recommended:  Housing Select Committee Minutes of September 10, 2024; and  Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of November 14, 2024
Committee of the Whole, January 22, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following delegation:  Regional Councillor Foster
Council Meeting, December 16, 2024 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, Report LS-05-24 regarding the Policies and Procedures Project Update.
Committee of the Whole, December 9, 2024 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, Report FN-23-24 and presentation regarding the 2025 Amended Operating Budget; and That Committee directs staff to prepare an updated compliance report for expenses excluded from the 2025 budget as a requirement of Ontario Regulation 284/09 under the Municipal Act, 2001, and provide to Council prior to the adoption of the 2025 budget; and That Commit
Budget Committee, December 4, 2024 · Carried
That Committee recommend to Council to approve the Official Plan Amendment application (PLOPA20240045) and Zoning By-law Amendment application (PLZBA20240046) by Landwise on behalf of 4933 Vic Court Globizen GP Inc., subject to the following conditions: 1. That the “H” symbol shall, upon application by the landowner, be removed by Town Council passing a By-law under Section 36 of the Planning Act.
Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2024 · Carried
That Committee direct staff to bring forward proposed measures to reach a 7.5% Tax Levy increase.
Budget Committee, November 25, 2024 · Lost
That Council receive and file for information, the following delegation:  Regional Councillor Foster
Council Meeting, November 18, 2024 · Carried
That all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for Monday, October 7, 2024, be adopted as recommended:  Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee Minutes of June 6, 2024  Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee Minutes of June 19, 2024  Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee Minutes of September 18, 2024
Committee of the Whole, October 7, 2024 · Carried
That Committee extend the presentation time regarding 2025 Budget Introduction Phase 1, FN-13-24, until completed.
Budget Committee, September 30, 2024 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following delegations:  Charlie Swart and Steve Weiterman, 1st Beamsville Scouts  Gord Gerrie and Ken Southward, Lincoln Soapbox Derby Association  Regional Councillor Foster
Council Meeting, September 23, 2024 · Carried
That all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for Monday, September 16, 2024, be adopted as recommended:  Housing Select Committee Minutes of June 11, 2024  Museum Advisory Committee Minutes of June 27, 2024  Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of July 11 and  Special Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of August 22, 2024
Committee of the Whole, September 16, 2024 · Carried
That Council resume in open session.
Workshop - Committee of the Whole, November 26, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive and file as information the following presentation regarding Item 7.1.1: 2022 CAMA Collaboration Award: Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services Pilot Project from Brenda Orchard, Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators.
Committee of the Whole, June 6, 2022 · Carried

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0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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