The Faraday Record

Marg Nicholson

Mayor · seen 2022-05-04 to 2026-10-07 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

267substantive motions movedof 63 meetings the minutes record them at
9procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
154substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
6meetings recorded absentof 63 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (6)

CouncilOctober 7, 2026
CouncilMay 6, 2026
CouncilFebruary 4, 2026
CouncilOctober 10, 2025
CouncilSeptember 4, 2024
CouncilSeptember 12, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 267)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the September 02, 2026 meeting, as circulated. -
Council, September 2, 2026 · Carried
Council of the Township of Faraday approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of August 05, 2026 as circulated. -
Council, September 2, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from Kristin Pichoskie with regard to proclaiming October 15, 2026 as Infant Loss Awareness Day and proclaiming October 2026 as Pregnancy Infant Loss and Awareness Month. -
Council, September 2, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Township of Armour in regard to petitioning the Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, to substantially increase and provide sustainable, predictable operating funding for Ontario's public libraries -
Council, September 2, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the Accounts for August, 2026, as presented. -
Council, September 2, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Operations Report, as presented. -
Council, September 2, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday rescind the motion of August 05, 2026 with regard to hiring Bill Mackey as the Operations Lead Hand and hereby appoint Bill Mackey on a full-time, permanent basis, as a working Roads Superintendent pursuant to the Letter of Understanding No. 1 as outlined in the Collective Agreement. -
Council, September 2, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the August 05, 2026 meeting, as circulated. Page 2 of 12 August 5, 2026 Council -
Council, August 5, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands with regard to requesting that the Province of Ontario provide immediate and sustained funding to improve hospital finances and capacity, which as per the recommendations in the CCPA study, would require an immediate injection of $3.2 billion supported by annu
Council, August 5, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Town of Caledon with regard to requesting that the Government of Ontario investigate and implement measures to reduce burgeoning tick populations and to mitigate their associated public health risks; and That such measures may include safe and effective tick control methods, public education cam
Council, August 5, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Town of Wasaga Beach with regard to supporting the resolution of the Municipality of Wawa to call on the Province of Ontario to reduce emergency room wait times through increased hospital capacity, enhanced triage protocols, additional healthcare staffing, and improved emergency care resources;
Council, August 5, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the CAO/Clerk- Treasurer Report, as presented; AND FURTHER, that Council provide direction to the Clerk pertaining to the bottle return and recycling concerns. -
Council, August 5, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Library Report, as presented. -
Council, August 5, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 46-2026, being a by-law to amend By-law 21-2012, as amended, by inserting Section 4.12.9.6 in Section 4.12 titled Industrial (M) Zone as outlined in this By-law; and to amend Map '1' of Schedule 'A' to By-law 21-2012, as amended, by changing the zone categories from RU and RR to M-6 thereon in accordance with Schedule '1' attached to this By-law, for the lands described
Council, August 5, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 47-2026, being a by-law to authorize the CAO/Clerk- Treasurer to sign an Agreement with Bell Canada for business fibre internet, be passed this 05th day of August, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Council, August 5, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday go into a closed meeting pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001: 1. Under Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board - Updates; 2. Under Section 239(2)(f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communication
Council, August 5, 2026 · Carried
Page 12 of 12 August 5, 2026 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday rise from the closed meeting, resuming regular business. -
Council, August 5, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday come out of the Public Meeting, resuming the regular meeting of Council. -
Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from North Hastings Wood Share; and FURTHER, that Council agrees to provide North Hastings Wood Share with a donation in the amount of $500.00. -
Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
Page 4 of 8 June 3, 2026 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence received from the Corridor Train Alliance. -
Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Township of Stone Mills dated May 14, 2026 and hereby opposes the proposed changes to FIPPA; and FURTHER, calls on the Province to ensure records related to government business remain accessible to the public; and FURTHER, urges the Province to consult with the Information and Privacy Commission
Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Deputy Clerk's Report, as presented. Page 5 of 8 June 3, 2026 Council -
Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the Library Report, as presented. -
Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday rise from the closed meeting, resuming regular business. -
Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Town of Whitby dated March 13th, 2026 pertaining to Resolution Number 41-26, Request for a Comprehensive Review of the Provincial- Municipal Fiscal Framework, in regard to: 1. Calling upon the Province of Ontario to work collaboratively with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and
Council, April 1, 2026 · Carried
Page 4 of 7 April 1, 2026 Council BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Town of Cobourg pertaining to correspondence from C40 Centre for City Climate Policy and Economy, regarding Elbows Up for Climate Action. -
Council, April 1, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday accept the CAO/Clerk- Treasurer Report, as presented. -
Council, April 1, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 30-2026, being a by-law to impose fees or charges on any class of persons, for services or activities provided or done on behalf of them, be passed this 01st day of April, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -
Council, April 1, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the March 12, 2026 meeting, as circulated. -
Council, March 12, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday come out of the Public meeting resuming the regular meeting of Council. -
Council, March 12, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 24-2026, being a By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Subdivision Agreement, be passed this 12th day of March, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the Corporate Seal affixed hereto. -
Council, March 12, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the March 04, 2026 meeting, as circulated. -
Council, March 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday approve the severance application for Gary and Linda Coplen as outlined in the County of Hastings Preliminary Report dated January 06, 2026 for the property located at Part of Lot 4, Concession 8, and further that Council recommends the following conditions: 1. The applicant convey lands for the purpose of road widening to the Township acr
Council, March 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Municipality of Highlands East with regard to its motion 2026-63 and hereby calls on the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario to remove the GST/HST from all new homes purchased as primary residences in Ontario. -
Council, March 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday support the correspondence received from the Municipality of Magnetewan pertaining to its motion 2026-20, with regard to calling upon the Government of Canada, including Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (IESD), to strengthen affordability requirements tied to federal broadband funding and universal access programs. -
Council, March 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday receive and file the correspondence received from the Town of Parry Sound pertaining to its letter dated February 09, 2026 with regard to calling on the Province of Ontario to provide municipalities with the necessary funding tools, legislative support, and implementation guidance to advance school bus stop-arm camera systems and complemen
Council, March 4, 2026 · Carried
1. RFQ 01 - Heavy Equipment Operator: WHEREAS the Township of Faraday requested quotations for heavy equipment services including excavators, dump trucks, and water trucks; BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday direct staff to contact services for availability starting at the lowest quotation, thereafter moving up the list for availability. 2. BE IT RESOLVED that the Council o
Council, March 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 18-2026, being a by-law to authorize delegated authority during the "Lame Duck Period" of Council during the 2026 municipal election, be passed this 04th day of March 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Council, March 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that By-law 20-2026, being a by-law to establish and adopt the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy for the Township of Faraday, be passed this 04th day of March, 2026, to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk with the corporate seal affixed hereto. -
Council, March 4, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Faraday adopt the Agenda for the January 14, 2026 meeting, as circulated. -
Council, January 14, 2026 · Carried

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