Ed Ketchabaw
Mayor · seen 2022-11-08 to 2026-09-22 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
88substantive motions movedof 46 meetings the minutes record them at
12procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
62substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 46 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
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Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 88)
RESOLVED THAT the confidential report from the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of People and Culture be received and filed; and THAT staff proceed as directed.
County Council Meeting, September 22, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the hours of operation for the Port Burwell, Springfield and Shedden branches of the Elgin County Library be amended effective immediately as described in the September 22, 2026 Committee of the Whole report titled “Increase to Weekly Library Public Service Hours at Port Burwell, Springfield and Shedden Branches”.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, September 22, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the September 8, 2026 County Council Meeting be approved as presented.
County Council Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-34 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
County Council Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-35, being a consolidated by-law for the regulation of traffic including parking on County roads be adopted; and THAT By-Law No. 20-05 be repealed.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin approves Official Plan Amendment No. 03/26 to the Official Plan of the Municipality of Central Elgin; and THAT staff be directed to provide Notice of this Decision in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the presentation from Stantec Consulting and the Ministry of Transportation titled "Highway 3 Planning from St. Thomas to Aylmer be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “FIN 26-08 Buy Ontario Act” from the Manager of Procurement and Risk dated July 14, 2026 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
County Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in accordance with the Municipal Act to discuss the following matters under Municipal Act Section 239 (2): Closed Meeting Item #1 - Closed Meeting Minutes - June 9, 2026 Closed Meeting Item #2 - PAC 26-03 Bargaining Mandate (d) labour relations or employee negotiations Closed Meeting Item #3 - HSS 26-06 Homes Staffing (b) personal matters
County Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the report titled “ FIN 26-05 2025 Year End Financial Summary and 2025 Annual Report (Draft)” from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer dated June 9, 2026 be received and filed; and THAT the Proposed Annual Report for the Corporation of the County of Elgin be received and posted as a Draft on our website to be updated once the audited statements are approved.
County Council Meeting, June 9, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “ FIN 26-05 2025 Year End Financial Summary and 2025 Annual Report (Draft)” from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer dated June 9, 2026 be received and filed; and THAT the Proposed Annual Report for the Corporation of the County of Elgin be received and posted as a Draft on our website to be updated once the audited statements are approved. Motion
County Council Meeting, June 9, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT KWS Electrical Services be selected to complete the Belmont Road (CR 74) and Seventh Avenue Intersection Improvements and Signalization project, Tender No. 2026-T15 at a total price of $463,092.27 inclusive of a $53,500 contingency and testing allowance and exclusive of HST; and THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to sign the contract.
County Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
County Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT KWS Electrical Services be selected to complete the Belmont Road (CR 74) and Seventh Avenue Intersection Improvements and Signalization project, Tender No. 2026-T15 at a total price of $463,092.27 inclusive of a $53,500 contingency and testing allowance and exclusive of HST; and THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to sign the contract.
County Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
County Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the report titled "LEG 26-02 White’s Station" from the Director of Legal Services and Director of Engineering Services dated May 12, 2026 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-22 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
County Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in accordance with the Municipal Act to discuss the following matters under Municipal Act Section 239 (3.1): Closed Meeting Item #1 - Council Learning Session - Land Use Planning Municipal Act Section 239 (3.1) A meeting of a council or local board or of a committee of either of them may be closed to the public if the following conditions
Special Meeting of Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan 2026 Update be endorsed; and THAT staff be directed to proceed with the local municipal adoption process.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-17 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
County Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to prepare comments on the proposed reforms under Bill 98 and the Build Communities Strong Fund, in accordance with Council direction; and THAT staff be directed to submit these comments to the Province during the consultation period for open Environmental Registry of Ontario postings, as detailed in the report titled "PLN 26-04 - Proposed Provincial Planning Reform
County Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Unscheduled Closing of County Facilities Policy as attached as Appendix A to the report titled “CCS 26-02 Unscheduled Closing of County Facilities Policy Approval” from the Director of Community and Cultural Services dated March 24, 2026 be hereby approved.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT staff engage Local Municipal Partners in a dialogue regarding the transfer protocol associated with the transfer of 21.12km of County Roads to their respective local jurisdiction; and THAT staff report back to Committee of the Whole on the results of this dialogue.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT staff engage Local Municipal Partners in a dialogue regarding the transfer protocol associated with the transfer of 21.12km of County Roads to their respective local jurisdiction; and THAT staff report back to Committee of the Whole on the results of this dialogue.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Item 10.2 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the learning session topics identified in the report titled “ADM 26-07 Recommendations for Council Learning Sessions”, with the addition of Municipal Servicing Corporations and Transportation Assets, be endorsed; and THAT Council approve a list of prioritized learning session topics based on Committee Member input.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the learning session topics identified in the report titled “ADM 26-07 Recommendations for Council Learning Sessions”, with the addition of Municipal Servicing Corporations and Transportation Assets, be endorsed; and THAT Council approve a list of prioritized learning session topics based on Committee Member input.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the February 10, 2026 County Council Meeting be approved as presented.
County Council Meeting, February 10, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “EDT 26-01 Rural Ontario Development Program Application: Transit Feasibility Study” from the Manager of Economic Development, Tourism & Strategic Initiatives dated February 10, 2026 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, February 10, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “EDT 26-01 Rural Ontario Development Program Application: Transit Feasibility Study” from the Manager of Economic Development, Tourism & Strategic Initiatives dated February 10, 2026 be received and filed. Motion
County Council Meeting, February 10, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT items CW26-03 - CW26-06 from the Committee of the Whole meeting dated January 13, 2026, and the recommendations therein be adopted.
County Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-05 be now read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
County Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT items CW26-03 - CW26-06 from the Committee of the Whole meeting dated January 13, 2026, and the recommendations therein be adopted.
County Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Memberships – Follow up” from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer dated January 13, 2026 be received and filed.
Finance Committee, January 13, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the 2026 budget as summarized in the “ 2026 Proposed Business Plan & B udget ” in Appendix A with an approved tax rate increase of 1. 17 % be approved; and THAT the Budget By-L aw outlining the 2026 Rates and Ra t ios in Appendix B be also recommended for approval as presented; and THAT the Borrowing By-Law as outlined in Appendix C also be recommended for approved as presented; and
Finance Committee, January 13, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Business Plan 2026 RECAP” from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer dated December 16, 2025 be received and filed; and THAT the Public Engagement Report from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be received and filed.
Finance Committee, December 16, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Business Plan 2026 RECAP” from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer dated December 16, 2025 be received and filed; and THAT the Public Engagement Report from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be received and filed.
Finance Committee, December 16, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT items CW25-95 - CW25-102 and CW25-104 from the Committee of the Whole meeting dated November 25, 2025 and the recommendations therein be adopted.
County Council Meeting, December 11, 2025 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Warden’s Activity Report (November and December 2025)" dated December 11, 2025 from Deputy Warden Jones be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, December 11, 2025 · Carried
In the record
46meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
What this does not measure
- Motions moved is not a measure of effectiveness. Who moves a motion is often a seat convention or a committee role, and the member who does the work on a file is frequently not the one who reads it out.
- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
- Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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