The Rideau Lakes Record

Linda Carr

Councillor · seen 2023-01-03 to 2026-09-08 · served 2022–2026

317substantive motions movedof 159 meetings the minutes record them at
45procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
418substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
9meetings recorded absentof 159 they were on the record for
8–17recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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How they voted, where it was recorded (25)

Regular Council Meeting October 6, 2025
Be it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect a 90 day suspension. For (3): Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, and Councillor Dunfield Against (4): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Bulloch, Councillor…
Against · 3–4 · Defeated
Regular Council Meeting September 2, 2025
WHEREAS beginning in September 2025 the Township of Rideau Lakes will be holding a Committee of the Whole meeting once a month replacing two previously scheduled Municipal Services Committee meetings;
Against · 2–6 · Defeated
Regular Council Meeting April 7, 2025
it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes amends the main motion to include that Council also agrees to reconsider the Integrity Commissioner Reports IC-35303-1124 and IC-35304-1124…
For · 3–3 · Defeated
Regular Council Meeting April 7, 2025
WHEREAS at the Municipal Services Committee (GG) Meeting held March 24, 2025 Recommendation #48-2025 was passed recommending that a motion be brought forward to reconsider the penalties for Integrity Reports…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting March 3, 2025
it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes amends the main motion to also include a suspension in pay of 15 days.
Against · 4–3 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting March 3, 2025
it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35303-1124) recommendation, requests that Deputy Mayor Paula Banks provide…
Against · 4–3 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting March 3, 2025
it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner's Report (IC-35308-1124) recommendation, requests that Deputy Mayor Paula Banks provide…
Against · 4–3 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting March 3, 2025
it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35313-1123) recommendation, requests that Deputy Mayor Paula Banks provide…
Against · 4–3 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting October 7, 2024
it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner's Report for Councillors Jeff and Paula Banks, suspends the remuneration paid to Councillor…
Against · 4–3 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting October 7, 2024
Be it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect 21 days, not 8 days. For (5): Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor Hutchings Against (3): Mayor…
For · 5–3 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting October 7, 2024
Be it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (01) recommendation, suspends the remuneration paid to Councillor Marcia…
For · 5–3 · Carried
Special Municipal Services Committee (GG) September 16, 2024
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee directs staff to cancel the Public Open House scheduled for September 18th until Council can come to a consensus on the design material for the Chantry Municipal Office.
For · 3–5 · Defeated
Special Municipal Services Committee (GG) September 16, 2024
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee directs staff and the consultant (IDEA) to not include costs presented at today's meeting to the Public Open House.
For · 3–5 · Defeated
Special Municipal Services Committee (GG) September 16, 2024
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee directs staff to cancel the Public Open House scheduled for September 18th until Council can come to a consensus on the design material for the Chantry Municipal…
For · 3–5 · Defeated
Special Municipal Services Committee (GG) September 16, 2024
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee directs staff and the consultant (IDEA) to not include costs presented at today's meeting to the Public Open House.
For · 3–5 · Defeated
Regular Council Meeting May 1, 2023
pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes has recreation agreements with the Township of Athens, the Village of Westport and the Town of Smiths Falls;
Against · 1–6 · Defeated
Regular Council Meeting March 6, 2023
pass a Resolution that: The following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 6 th day of March, 2023.
Against · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting March 6, 2023
pass a Resolution that; By-Laws 2023-12, 2023-13, 2023-14, 2023-15, 2023-16 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 6th day of March, 2023.
Against · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting March 6, 2023
pass a Resolution that; By-Law Number 2023-17, being a By-Law to Adopt the 2023 Tax Rate and Annual Budget, be taken as read a first and second time, the short way, this 6th day of March, 2023.
Against · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting March 6, 2023
pass a Resolution that; By-Law Number 2023-17 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 6th day of March, 2023.
Against · 6–1 · Carried
Municipal Services Committee (GG) February 27, 2023
pass a Resolution that; The Main Motion be amended by removing the last paragraph and replace with: AND FURTHER Recommends to Council that staff bring forward a revised budget reflecting a reduction of the 1.6%…
Against · 1–6 · Carried
Municipal Services Committee (GG) February 27, 2023
pass a Resolution that; The Main Motion be amended to add a paragraph which reads: AND FURTHER Recommends that the COLA increase be set at 5.4%.
Against · 1–6 · Defeated
Municipal Services Committee (GG) February 27, 2023
pass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the verbal and written Report regarding 2023 2nd Draft Budget as provided by Cynthia Laprade, Treasurer;
Against · 1–6 · Defeated
Municipal Services Committee (GG) February 27, 2023
pass a Resolution that; The Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that a By-Law be brought forward to adopt the budget with a reduction in the infrastructure reserve to 1.0%.
Against · 6–1 · Carried
Special Municipal Services Committee (PW) January 16, 2023
pass a Resolution that: WHEREAS the Township has undergone a significant consultation and development review process to develop the Portland Municipal Hub resulting in 90% drawings of the proposed facility being…
Against · 4–3 · Defeated

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (9)

Economic Development CommitteeMarch 2, 2026
Economic Development CommitteeJuly 7, 2025
Special Council MeetingJanuary 8, 2025
Economic Development CommitteeJuly 2, 2024
Municipal Services Committee (PW)February 12, 2024
Special Municipal Services Committee (GG)October 30, 2023
Economic Development CommitteeOctober 2, 2023
Economic Development CommitteeJuly 4, 2023
Municipal Services Committee (PW)April 11, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 317)

Whereas Cell coverage is an economic development priority for the Township of Rideau Lakes; Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee recommends to Council that a letter be sent directly to Bell/TELUS, WTC etc. requesting that their communications equipment be installed on the Rogers Tower at Davis Lock Road to expand coverage for the village of Elgin.
Economic Development Committee, September 8, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that staff be directed to invite Criers to compete at the August 3 event from nearby communities including Gananoque, Perth, Kingston and Brockville etc.
Economic Development Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Program guidelines be revised to: Disallow repeat winners Allow nominations year-round Allow businesses to nominate themselves Have the Economic Development Committee manage the judging as presented in Report ECD-2026-02.
Economic Development Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Program guidelines be revised to: 1. Disallow repeat winners 2. Allow nominations year-round 3. Allow businesses to nominate themselves 4. Have the Economic Development Committee manage the judging as presented in Report ECD-2026-02.
Economic Development Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee direct staff to inform CECs of Spring into Rideau for planning purposes in December 2026 regarding April and May 2027 events.
Economic Development Committee, May 4, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the previous motion directing staff to contact the owner of the "Newboro Loon" and request permission to assess its condition and confirm the owner's intent to find a new location for the sculpture is
Economic Development Committee, May 4, 2026 · Withdrawn
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee refer the motion to MHAC for information.
Economic Development Committee, December 1, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee request a delegation from the Parks Canada Anniversary Working group at the December Committee Meeting.
Economic Development Committee, November 3, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes approves and adopts the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held October 6, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
it resolved, that the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Approves the Minutes and Adopts all Recommendations contained within the Minutes, unless otherwise dealt with, of the: Special Committee of the Whole Meeting: October 14, 2025 Economic Development Committee Meeting: October 6, 2025 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: October 16, 2025 Planning Advisory and Committee of Adj
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that By-Laws 2025-124 and 2025-125 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 3rd day of November, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that By-Law 2025-126, be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 3rd day of November, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
ECD Minutes, November 3, 2025 p. 3 Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee request a delegation from the Parks Canada Anniversary Working group at the December Committee Meeting.
Economic Development Committee, November 3, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes approves and adopts the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held October 6, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved, that the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Approves the Minutes and Adopts all Recommendations contained within the Minutes, unless otherwise dealt with, of the: Regular Council Meeting Monday, November 3, 2025 Pg. 10  Special Committee of the Whole Meeting: October 14, 2025  Economic Development Committee Meeting: October 6, 2025  Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that By-Laws 2025-124 and 2025-125 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 3rd day of November, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting Monday, November 3, 2025 Pg. 12 Be it resolved that By-Law 2025-126, be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 3rd day of November, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS at the Portland and Area Community Enhancement Committee Meeting held October 15, 2025, recommendation was passed requesting that the CEC be permitted to continue with their fundraising efforts for a new playground and be permitted to design the playground on the area between the carriage house and main street; AND FURTHER that Council prioritize the playground as the first phase of the Ga
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
it resolved, that the Committee of the Whole acknowledges the Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes of October 7, 2025, as amended.
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS at the Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting held October 7, recommendation was passed requesting that the children's play element and a shade structure be prioritized at the Ronald E. Holman Municipal Complex in the 2026 budget; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved, that the Committee of the Whole recommends that Council consider prioritizing a children’s play element and a shade structure at th
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that it receives the Recreation User Fee data for information, as presented in COW report CAO-2025-19.
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that staff review the correspondence and bring back a report to Committee regarding traffic safety through Chaffey's Lock.
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved, that the Committee of the Whole acknowledges the Parks and Recreation Committee Minutes of October 7, 2025, as amended.
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that it receives the Recreation User Fee data for information, as presented in COW report CAO-2025- 19. Committee of the Whole Monday, October 20, 2025 Pg. 12
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that staff review the correspondence and bring back a report to Committee regarding traffic safety through Chaffey's Lock.
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner's Report (IC-35607-0625) agrees that a 15 days penalty be applied.
Special Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that By-Laws 2025-118, 2025-119, 2025-120, and 2025-121 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 14th day of October, 2025.
Special Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that By-Law 2025-117 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 14th day of October, 2025.
Special Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Defeated
it resolved that Council approves of Steve Allen being the municipal representative for the Eastern Area on the Cataraqui Source Protection Committee.
Special Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee recommend to Council that the rock cut on Highway 15 a the intersection of County Road 8 be recognized and preserved.
Economic Development Committee, October 6, 2025 · Carried
it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as amended.
Regular Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Carried
it resolved, that The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35533-0425) recommendation, imposes a 90 day suspension of remuneration to Mayor Hoogenboom.
Regular Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Carried
it resolved, that The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35539-0425), imposes a 90 day suspension of remuneration to Mayor Hoogenboom.
Regular Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as amended.
Regular Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved, that The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35533-0425) recommendation, imposes a 90 day suspension of remuneration to Mayor Hoogenboom.
Regular Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved, that The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35539-0425), imposes a 90 day suspension of remuneration to Mayor Hoogenboom.
Regular Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Carried
it resolved, that the Committee of the Whole Acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes: Delta and Area CEC Meeting: August 27, 2025 Morton and Area CEC Meeting: August 26, 2025 Newboro and Area CEC Meeting: August 7, 2025 North Crosby and Area CEC Meeting: July 17, 2025 Portland and Area CEC Meeting: August 20, 2025
Committee of the Whole, September 15, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved, that the Committee of the Whole Acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes:  Delta and Area CEC Meeting: August 27, 2025  Morton and Area CEC Meeting: August 26, 2025  Newboro and Area CEC Meeting: August 7, 2025  North Crosby and Area CEC Meeting: July 17, 2025  Portland and Area CEC Meeting: August 20, 2025
Committee of the Whole, September 15, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that this Committee approve the Economic Development Committee Meeting minutes of July 7, 2025 as presented.
Economic Development Committee, September 2, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that Council passes a By-Law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Road Encroachment agreement with the Rideau Waterway Land Trust (RWLT) contingent on the following condition: That an encroachment agreement between the applicant and the Township be entered into, it shall be to the satisfaction of the Township and shall include conditions such as (but not limited to): Use of road a
Regular Council Meeting, September 2, 2025 · Carried

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150meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
4conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
416votes in 2022Local Councillor
Committee of the Whole October 20, 2025
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Regular Council Meeting March 3, 2025
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Municipal Services Committee (PW) August 12, 2024
on Agenda Item 23.1 related to a Personal issue
Municipal Services Committee (GG) March 27, 2023
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