Mike Hentz
Mayor · seen 2022-12-06 to 2026-09-22 · served 2022–2026
318substantive motions movedof 152 meetings the minutes record them at
79procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
250substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 152 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 318)
Jones RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-35 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
County Council Meeting, September 22, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the Access to Information and Privacy Policy attached as Appendix A to the September 22, 2026 Committee of the Whole report titled “Access to Information and Privacy Policy Adoption” from the Director of Community and Cultural Services be hereby adopted.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, September 22, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT items CW26-81 – CW26-84 from the Committee of the Whole meeting dated August 11, 2026, and the recommendations therein be adopted.
County Council Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the September 8, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting be approved as presented.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT Finance Policy 05-06, Grant and Sponsorship Policy, be rescinded effective December 31, 2026; and THAT the Strategic Investment Program be approved for implementation effective January 1, 2027; and THAT staff be directed to undertake the necessary steps to launch the Strategic Investment Program in January 2027.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “ADM 26-27 Implementation of the Medical Priority Dispatch System” from the Chief Administrative Officer and the Elgin County EMS - Medavie Health Services General Manager/Paramedic Chief dated August 11, 2026, be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “FIN 26-09 Q2 2026 Review” from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer dated August 11, 2026 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the confidential Collective Bargaining Update from the Director of People and Culture be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT County Council gives consent to Southwestern Public Health to enter into a lease as requested by the Health Unit to Elgin County Council; and THAT staff are directed to engage with Southwestern Public Health, Oxford County, and the City of St. Thomas to obtain the most favourable terms associated with funding and/or financing of leasehold improvements associated with the lease.
County Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-30 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
County Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT County Council gives consent to Southwestern Public Health to enter into a lease as requested by the Health Unit to Elgin County Council; and THAT staff are directed to engage with Southwestern Public Health, Oxford County, and the City of St. Thomas to obtain the most favourable terms associated with funding and/or financing of leasehold improvements associated with the lease.
County Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-30 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
County Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the contract for Engineering Services associated with the Port Burwell Bridge Rehabilitation project, Request for Proposal 2026-P23 be awarded to Doug Dixon & Associates Inc. in the amount of $419,000.00 (excluding HST); and THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be directed and authorized to sign the contract.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the July 14, 2026 County Council Meeting be approved as presented.
County Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the report titled “ADM 26-24 Strategic Plan - 2024-2026 Progress Report” from the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer dated July 14, 2026 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “ADM 26-24 Strategic Plan - 2024- 2026 Progress Report” from the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer dated July 14, 2026 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the June 23, 2026 County Council Meeting be approved as presented.
County Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT items CW26-60 and CW26-63 from the Committee of the Whole meeting dated June 9, 2026, and the recommendations therein be adopted.
County Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin grants draft plan approval to Draft Plan of Subdivision 34T-SO2503, Township of Southwold, 10141 Talbotville Gore Road, certified by Gavin P.T. Seaman, OLS., dated November 23, 2025; and THAT staff be directed to provide notice of this decision subject to the conditions of final approval in accordance with the requirements of the
County Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “PLN 26-11 Provincial Planning Policy and Legislative Updates” from the Policy Planner dated June 23, 2026 be received and filed; and THAT Council send a letter of support for Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) as contained in Bill 119.
County Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed; and THAT the confidential report from the Director of People and Culture be recieved and filed.
County Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the June 9, 2026 County Council Meeting be approved as presented.
County Council Meeting, June 9, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the report titled "FIN 26-04 Investments - 2025 Annual Report" from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer dated June 9, 2026 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, June 9, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "FIN 26-04 Investments - 2025 Annual Report" from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer dated June 9, 2026 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, June 9, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT items CW26-47 – CW26-48 from the Committee of the Whole meeting dated May 12, 2026, and the recommendations therein be adopted.
County Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT Gedco Excavating Ltd. be selected to complete the Putnam Road (CR 47) Reconstruction project, Tender No. 2026-T21 at a total price of $799,738.25 inclusive of a $50,000 contingency 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 the Director of Legal Services and CAO proceed as directed.
County Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-24 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
County Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the Warden and CAO be authorized to execute an assignment agreement to transfer the rights and obligations of Diamond Residential Development Corp. in a contract entered into between the County, Diamond Senior Living Corp. and Diamond Residential Corp. dated December 23, 2020 to 1001074563 Ontario Inc. and for the Director of Legal Services to execute any documents necessary to
Committee of the Whole Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Warden and CAO be authorized to execute an assignment agreement to transfer the rights and obligations of Diamond Residential Development Corp. in a contract entered into between the County, Diamond Senior Living Corp. and Diamond Residential Corp. dated December 23, 2020 to 1001074563 Ontario Inc. and for the Director of Legal Services to execute any documents necessary to give
Committee of the Whole Meeting, May 26, 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 - April 28, 2026 Closed Meeting Item #2 - Closed Meeting Minutes - April 28, 2026 Special Council Meeting Closed Meeting Item #3 - ENG 26-11 Lease Renewals - County Administration Build
County Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the confidential report titled "HSS 26-04 Staff Scheduling - Long-Term Care Homes" from the Director of Homes and Seniors Services dated May 12, 2026 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-20 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
County Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the May 12, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting be approved as presented.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Library Branch Construction and Interest-Free Loan Policy attached as Appendix A to the May 12, 2026 Committee of the Whole report titled “Library Branch Construction and Interest-Free Loan Policy Adoption” from the Director of Community and Cultural Services be hereby adopted.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
Jones RESOLVED THAT the Enterprise Risk Management Framework be adopted.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the May 12, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting be approved as presented.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Enterprise Risk Management Framework be adopted.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the confidential report titled "HSS 26-04 Staff Scheduling - Long-Term Care Homes" from the Director of Homes and Seniors Services dated May 12, 2026 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the April 28, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting be approved as presented.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
In the record
152meetings 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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