The Lincoln Record

Tony Brunet

Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2015-01-05 to 2026-07-13 · served 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

224substantive motions movedof 324 meetings the minutes record them at
34procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
160substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
39meetings recorded absentof 324 they were on the record for
8–0recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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How they voted, where it was recorded (8)

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…
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 (39)

Committee of the WholeJune 22, 2026
Committee of the WholeOctober 6, 2025
Budget CommitteeSeptember 29, 2025
Workshop - Committee of the WholeMay 7, 2025
Committee of the WholeApril 7, 2025
Council MeetingMarch 31, 2025
Committee of the WholeMarch 24, 2025
Council MeetingMarch 3, 2025
Workshop - Committee of the WholeMarch 22, 2023
Housing and Homelessness Community Partnership Advisory CommitteeJuly 12, 2022
Housing and Homelessness Community Partnership Advisory CommitteeMay 10, 2022
CouncilDecember 7, 2020
Committee of the WholeNovember 18, 2020
CouncilOctober 5, 2020
Committee of the WholeFebruary 24, 2020
CouncilJanuary 20, 2020
CouncilOctober 28, 2019
Committee of the WholeJune 25, 2019
General Business & Finance CommitteeMay 6, 2019
Committee of the WholeFebruary 13, 2019
Community Services & Infrastructure CommitteeFebruary 13, 2019
Planning & Economic Development CommitteeFebruary 11, 2019
Committee of the WholeJanuary 16, 2019
CouncilJune 18, 2018
CouncilFebruary 21, 2018
CouncilFebruary 5, 2018
Council Business Planning (Committee of the Whole)September 20, 2017
Finance and Administration CommitteeMarch 27, 2017
CouncilFebruary 6, 2017
Finance and Administration CommitteeJanuary 23, 2017
CouncilOctober 17, 2016
CouncilFebruary 1, 2016
CouncilJanuary 18, 2016
Council Business Planning (Committee of the Whole)November 30, 2015
CouncilSeptember 8, 2015
CouncilJuly 13, 2015
Council Business Planning (Committee of the Whole)July 8, 2015
CouncilApril 20, 2015
CouncilApril 7, 2015

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 224)

That Committee extend the speaking time regarding the Housing Select Committee Minutes of July 7, 2026, until completed.
Committee of the Whole, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That Council waive the rules to permit an unregistered delegation to speak.
Committee of the Whole, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, Report EDC-07-26 regarding the 2025 Economic Development and Tourism Year in Review.
Committee of the Whole, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve and adopt the Town of Lincoln's updated Official Plan (Shape Lincoln), as included in Appendix D; and That Council confirm that they have considered all the written and oral submissions and agrees with planning report analysis and recommendations and finds that, the updated Official Plan meets the Planning Act criteria and is consistent with Provincial Planning Statement.
Council Meeting, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following delegation:  Regional Councillor Foster
Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-12-26 regarding Planning and Development – Update on Delegated Authority Approvals in 2025, for items under the Delegated Authority By-law 2026-10, attached as Appendix A.
Committee of the Whole, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following delegation:  Regional Councillor Foster
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-09-26, regarding Update on Environment and Climate Change Projects.
Committee of the Whole, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following delegation:  Regional Councillor Foster
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file as information Report PD-06-26 regarding a Notice of Intention to Designate the Grand Oak tree at 4600 Victoria Avenue in Vineland; That Committee acknowledge the cultural and heritage value of the Grand Oak tree in accordance with Section 29(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act; and That Committee direct staff to serve a Notice of Intention to Designate, provided in Appe
Committee of the Whole, February 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Committee resume in open session.
Committee of the Whole, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-02-26, regarding Building Permit Activity Report for 2025 (2024 – 2025 Building Activity Comparison).
Committee of the Whole, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following delegation:  Regional Councillor Foster
Council Meeting, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information Report PW-02-26, regarding Blezard Drive Road Closure Bylaw; and That Council approve the draft by-law, attached as Appendix C to the report; and That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary documents.
Council Meeting, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PW-01-26 regarding the Truck Bypass Camera Monitoring Pilot Project Update.
Committee of the Whole, January 21, 2026 · Carried
That Committee receive Report LS-01-26 regarding the Delegated Authority By-law Proposed Amendments for information; and That Committee approve the updated proposed amendments to the Delegated Authority By-Law as outlined in Appendix ‘B’ of the report.
Committee of the Whole, January 21, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file as information, the following delegation regarding Updates from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority:  Leilani Lee-Yates, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive and file as information, the following delegation regarding Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara Updates:  Brian Bratt, Executive Director
Council Meeting, November 17, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive and file as information, the following delegation regarding Community Living Updates:  Cathy Turner, Executive Director
Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following:  Mayor’s Report
Council Meeting, September 22, 2025 · Carried
THAT leave be given to introduce By-law Number 2025-49 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held Monday, September 22, 2025, being read a first, second and third time. THAT By-law Number 2025-49 be enacted and passed, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign and seal the said by-law.
Council Meeting, September 22, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PW-09-25 Electric Vehicle Chargers – Operational Plan Improvements; and That Committee recommends Council approve an amendment to Schedule ‘A’ of the Fees and Charges By-law 2024-85, to update the hourly rate to $2.50 (tax inclusive) and include the $200 monthly sponsorship rate associated with electric vehicle charging.
Committee of the Whole, September 15, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file Report PD-19-25 regarding Private Property Tree By-law. That Committee recommends Council approve the draft by-law attached as Appendix A, being a by-law to regulate the injury and removal of trees on private lands within the Town’s urban areas, with the goal of minimizing unnecessary tree loss and supporting long-term canopy growth. That Committee recommends Counci
Committee of the Whole, September 9, 2025 · Carried
The Committee receive and file for information Report PD-14-25, regarding the Corporate Climate Adaptation Plan and Environmental Initiatives Update.
Committee of the Whole, July 21, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report CS-05-25 regarding Lincoln’s Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee Annual Update.
Committee of the Whole, July 21, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, the delegation from Liz Benneian, Urban Forest Working Group, regarding the By-law to Protect Trees on Private Property, PD-12-25.
Committee of the Whole, July 7, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information Report PD-12-25 and the associated presentation regarding a By-law to Protect Trees on Private Property in the Urban Areas; and That Committee direct staff to prepare a recommendation report with the associated by-law for Council’s approval, once all comments have been received and any identified issues have been addressed.
Committee of the Whole, July 7, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following delegation regarding the Town of Lincoln Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review:  Leah Padfield
Council Meeting, June 30, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, the following delegations:  Naomi O’Brien, Respite Services Manager, Seniors Community Programs, Community Services, Niagara Region; and  Jeff Sinclair, Manager of Homelessness Services, Community Services, Niagara Region
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive and file for information, the following delegation:  Regional Councillor Foster
Council Meeting, May 26, 2025 · Carried
That the Notice of Motion be
Council Meeting, May 26, 2025 · Deferred
That Council receive and file for information, the following delegation:  Regional Councillor Foster
Council Meeting, April 28, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, Report CS-04-25 regarding the 2024 Community Programming Year in Review, and associated presentation.
Committee of the Whole, April 14, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive and file for information, the delegation from Linda Moroz, regarding the Heritage Permit Application for 4105 Fly Road, Campden.
Committee of the Whole, February 10, 2025 · Carried
That Committee receive for information, Report PD-03-25 regarding the 2024 Building Permit Activity Report and the 2023-2024 Total Building Activity Comparison.
Committee of the Whole, January 22, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve the following recommendations from Standing Committees:  Budget Committee Minutes of November 25, 2024  Committee of the Whole Minutes of December 2, 2024  Budget Committee Minutes of December 4, 2024  Committee of the Whole Minutes of December 9, 2024
Council Meeting, December 16, 2024 · Carried
That leave be given to approve the following by-law:  2024-91 - By-law to authorize the execution of a site plan agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln, 1627360 Ontario Limited together with any and all mortgagees that may be on title at the point of registration of the agreement
Council Meeting, December 16, 2024 · Carried
That all items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for Monday, December 2, 2024, be adopted as recommended:  Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of September 12, 2024  Special Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of November 5, 2024
Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2024 · Carried
That Committee directs staff to:  Refer the Parking Study to the 2026 Budget year for consideration  Delay vacant staff FTE hirings until the end of the Q2 2025 Budget year  Provide a Tax Levy Operation budget update to Committee; and That the 2025 Tax Levy Supported Budget be
Budget Committee, November 25, 2024 · Deferred
That Council receive and file for information, the presentation from:  Liz Benneian, Citizen’s Tree Canopy and Protection Working Group
Council Meeting, November 18, 2024 · Carried

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285meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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