The Rideau Lakes Record

Sue Dunfield

Councillor · Ward 2 · seen 2023-01-03 to 2026-09-08 · served 2022–2026

498substantive motions movedof 209 meetings the minutes record them at
50procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
491substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
7meetings recorded absentof 209 they were on the record for
16–13recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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How they voted, where it was recorded (29)

Regular Council Meeting November 3, 2025
Be it resolved that Council defers item 10.1, By-Law 2025-123 (Procedural By-Law) to the December 1st Council Meeting. For (4): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Bulloch, Councillor Maxwell, and Councillor Pollard Against…
Against · 4–4 · Defeated
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…
For · 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;
For · 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
Municipal Services Committee (PW) October 15, 2024
Be it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report recommendation, suspends the remuneration paid to Councillor Linda Carr for…
Against · 3–5 · Defeated
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.
Against · 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.
Against · 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…
Against · 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.
Against · 3–5 · Defeated
Regular Council Meeting September 3, 2024
WHEREAS correspondence was received from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury regarding Long-Service Medals; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Municipal Services Committee (PW) August 12, 2024
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee receives the Integrity Commissioner report regarding a complaint and directs staff to place the report on the September 3rd Council meeting for debate…
Against · 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;
For · 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.
For · 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.
For · 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.
For · 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.
For · 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%…
For · 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%.
For · 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;
For · 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%.
For · 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 (7)

Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentMarch 18, 2026
Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentAugust 13, 2025
Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentJuly 23, 2025
Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentApril 9, 2025
Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentSeptember 11, 2024
Economic Development CommitteeJune 3, 2024
Municipal Services Committee (PW)May 13, 2024

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 498)

Be it resolved that this Committee approve the Economic Development Committee Meeting minutes of July 6, 2026 as presented.
Economic Development Committee, September 8, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee recommends to Council that a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the winner of the Town Crier competition at a start up of up to $6,000 and subsequently an annual cost of $5,000 to the municipality, as presented in Report ECD 2026-01.
Economic Development Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee supports an addtionial budget adjustment for a township-wide mail out up to $1,500. to promote the Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026.
Economic Development Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
ECD Minutes, July 6, 2026 p. 4 Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee supports an addtionial budget adjustment for a township-wide mail out up to $1,500. to promote the Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026.
Economic Development Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that this Committee approve the Economic Development Committee Meeting minutes of April 7, 2026 as presented.
Economic Development Committee, May 4, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that this Committee approve the Economic Development Committee Meeting minutes of April 7, 2026 as presented. ECD Minutes, May 4, 2026 p. 4
Economic Development Committee, May 4, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that this Committee approve the Economic Development Committee Meeting minutes of February 3, 2026 as presented.
Economic Development Committee, March 2, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that the Economic Development Committee draft budget be presented for approval as part of the 2026 budget process.
Economic Development Committee, December 1, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that this Committee approve the Economic Development Committee Meeting minutes of November 3, 2025 as presented. amended.
Economic Development Committee, December 1, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee draft budget be presented for approval as part of the 2026 budget process.
Economic Development Committee, December 1, 2025 · Carried
it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as amended.
Committee of the Whole, November 24, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as amended.
Committee of the Whole, November 24, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that this Committee approve the Economic Development Committee Meeting minutes of October 6, 2025 as presented.
Economic Development Committee, November 3, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes approves the 2025 Lower Beverley Lake Park Board Budget.
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that Council direct staff to seek a delegation at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Annual Conference to discuss provincial funding of rural hospitals.
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes approves the 2025 Lower Beverley Lake Park Board Budget.
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council direct staff to seek a delegation at the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Annual Conference to discuss provincial funding of rural hospitals.
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Committee of the Whole recommends that staff investigate the number of rental units within Rideau Lakes Township (VRBO's, Airbnb's, Bed & Breakfast's), excluding established cottage rentals, in order to get a handle on what we actually have with next steps to be determined once the staff report is presented for consideration.
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the City of Dryden Resolution No. 14, urging the Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Education, to incorporate mandatory water safety and Swim-to-Survive training into the elementary school curriculum for all Ontario students.
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the Bonfield Township Motion #5 urging the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and the Federal Government to promptly return to the negotiating table and for the CUPW to reconsider the suspension of flyer deliveries.
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole recommends that staff investigate the number of rental units within Rideau Lakes Township (VRBO's, Airbnb's, Bed & Breakfast's), excluding established cottage rentals, in order to get a handle on what we actually have with next steps to be determined once the staff report is presented for consideration.
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the City of Dryden Resolution No. 14, urging the Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Education, to incorporate mandatory water safety and Swim-to- Survive training into the elementary school curriculum for all Ontario students.
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the Bonfield Township Motion #5 urging the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and the Federal Government to promptly return to the negotiating table and for the CUPW to reconsider the suspension of flyer deliveries.
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 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: Committee of the Whole: September 15, 2025 Special Committee of the Whole: September 29, 2025 Economic Development Committee Meeting: September 2, 2025 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting: September 18, 20
Special Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that Council directs staff to issue a Notice of Trespass to Ken Maxwell and Wendy Alford for the Council Chamber for the remainder of this term of Council.
Special Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
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 Carr, and Councillor Maxwell Abstained (1): Deputy Mayor Hutchings Conflict (1): Councillor Pollard Voter Type: Majority (Present), Recorded
Regular Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Defeated
it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as presented.
Committee of the Whole, September 15, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the main motion be
Committee of the Whole, September 15, 2025 · Deferred
it resolved that the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that staff be authorized to purchase: 1. 32 wall-mounted, 24” x 48” Pro Acoustic panels from Acoustics Panels Canada in the amount of $3,963.30 plus the Township’s portion of HST, 2. from PSL, 2 speakers, stands, Bluetooth connectivity, wired microphone with stand and wireless mic adaptor kit for $4,446.00 plus the Township’s portio
Committee of the Whole, September 15, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Committee of the Whole (COW) recommends to Council that 12 banners be purchased by the Newboro and Area CEC for installation on poles along Drummond St. in Newboro; AND FURTHER that the CEC work with Staff to have a qualified firm install the banners; AND FURTHER that the municipality acknowledges the requirements of the attached Memorandum from Hydro One; AND FURTHER that all
Committee of the Whole, September 15, 2025 · Carried
Committee of the Whole Monday, September 16, 2025 Pg. 2 Be it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as presented.
Committee of the Whole, September 15, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the main motion be
Committee of the Whole, September 15, 2025 · Deferred
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that staff be authorized to purchase: 1. 32 wall-mounted, 24” x 48” Pro Acoustic panels from Acoustics Panels Canada in the amount of $3,963.30 plus the Township’s portion of HST, 2. from PSL, 2 speakers, stands, Bluetooth connectivity, wired microphone with stand and wireless mic adaptor kit for $4,446.00 plus the Township’s por
Committee of the Whole, September 15, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole (COW) recommends to Council that 12 banners be purchased by the Newboro and Area CEC for installation on poles along Drummond St. in Newboro; AND FURTHER that the CEC work with Staff to have a qualified firm install the banners; AND FURTHER that the municipality acknowledges the requirements of the attached Memorandum from Hydro One; AND FURTHER that
Committee of the Whole, September 15, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee of the Township of Rideau Lakes moves into closed meeting 12:20 p.m. to discuss the following matters under Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act. (b) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or local board employee.
Economic Development Committee, September 2, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the main motion be
Regular Council Meeting, September 2, 2025 · Deferred
it resolved that By-Laws 2025-107, 2025-108, 2025-109, 2025-111, 2025-112, 2025-113, 2025-114 and 2025-115 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 2nd day of September, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, September 2, 2025 · Carried
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; AND WHEREAS Council has on average been in attendance for well over 3 hours at the previously held regular MSC meetings; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved, that the Council Remuneration By-Law (2018-18),
Regular Council Meeting, September 2, 2025 · Defeated
it resolved that By-Law Number 2025-116, being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held September 2, 2025 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 2nd day of September, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, September 2, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the main motion be
Regular Council Meeting, September 2, 2025 · Deferred

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