The Haliburton County Record

Lisa Schell

Councillor · seen 2024-04-10 to 2026-07-22 · served 2022–2026

30substantive motions movedof 37 meetings the minutes record them at
7procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
37substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 37 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (3)

Regular CouncilApril 8, 2026
Regular CouncilMay 14, 2025
Regular CouncilJanuary 22, 2025

Substantive motions moved (all 30)

Whereas the Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland Drug Strategy recognizes August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day, the world’s largest annual campaign to end drug poisonings and to honour, without stigma, the lives of those impacted by substance use and those who have died; and Whereas the 2026 theme, “25 Years. Still Needed.”, reflects 25 years of bringing communities together to
Regular Council, July 22, 2026 · Lost
That staff report PWS-08-2026 – 2026 Pavement Marking Project tender be approved; and Further that the Warden and the Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with Apex Pavement Markings Inc.
Regular Council, June 10, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 4347 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of County Council be considered to be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation from Oscar Poloni of KPMG regarding the Audited Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2025 be received; and Further that the 2025 Audited Financial Statements be approved as presented.
Regular Council, May 13, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Paramedics are highly trained clinicians who assess, diagnose, and treat patients in dynamic and often unpredictable environments; and Whereas Paramedics deliver timely, evidence-informed, and compassionate care across Ontario; and Whereas Paramedics improve the quality of life of all Ontarians when and where it matters most; and Whereas Paramedics strengthen community health, reduce syste
Regular Council, May 13, 2026 · Carried
Whereas first responders are those who in the early stages of an emergency, are responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence and the environment; and Whereas first responders include professions such as paramedics, police officers, firefighters, doctors, medical evacuation pilots, community emergency managers, road maintenance personnel, and military personnel; and W
Regular Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
That staff report PWS-04-2026 Approval to award the purchase of two new 2026 pickup trucks be approved; and That a by-law be presented authorizing the Warden and the Clerk to execute a purchase agreement with Fraser Ford Sales Limited.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
That report #EDT-04-2026 County of Haliburton Transit Service RFP Responses be approved.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 4335 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of County Council be considered to be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Regular Council, January 28, 2026 · Carried
That Haliburton County Council acclaim Councillor Danielsen as Deputy Warden of the Corporation of the County of Haliburton effective January 7, 2026.
Regular Council, January 14, 2026 · Carried
McKechnie That the items listed in the Consent Agenda be approved.
Regular Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
That the items under the heading of Consent Agenda for November 26, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Regular Council, November 26, 2025 · Carried
That the Haliburton GIS Strategy Presentation be received.
Regular Council, November 12, 2025 · Carried
McKechnie That the items listed under the heading of Consent Agenda for November 12, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Regular Council, November 12, 2025 · Carried
That staff report PWS-18-2025 – Approval to award the Land Registry Office (LRO) and Administration (Admin) Building Renovation Project tender CTY-PW-2025-2-d be approved; and That a by-law be presented authorizing the Warden and the Clerk to execute an agreement with Perfectly Built Inc.
Regular Council, October 22, 2025 · Carried
THAT Report ITS-10-2025, Information Technology Workplan Update, be received as information.
Regular Council, October 8, 2025 · Carried
That Report Number PLN-18-2025 be received; and That staff be directed to proceed, in accordance with County By-law 2977, with the disposition of the subject lands.
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
That the September 10, 2025 Haliburton County Council Agenda be approved.
Regular Council, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That staff report PWS-16-2025 – Approval to award the 2025 Pavement Marking Project tender be approved; and That a by-law be presented authorizing the Warden and the Clerk to execute an agreement with Apex Pavement Markings Inc.
Regular Council, August 27, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 4314, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the August 27, 2025 meeting of Haliburton County Council be considered to be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Regular Council, August 27, 2025 · Carried
McKechnie That the Consent Agenda be approved as presented.
Regular Council, July 23, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 4311, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the July 23, 2025 meeting of Haliburton County Council be considered to be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Regular Council, July 23, 2025 · Carried
That the Haliburton Highlands Opp Detachment Board update be received.
Regular Council, June 11, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 4308 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the June 11, 2025 meeting of Haliburton County Council be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Regular Council, June 11, 2025 · Carried
THAT staff report #EDT-06-2025 – Public Transit Update – April 2025 be approved
Regular Council, April 23, 2025 · Carried
That the March 12, 2025 Haliburton County Council Agenda be approved as amended.
Regular Council, March 12, 2025 · Carried
McKechnie That By-law 4299 being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the March 12, 2025 meeting of Haliburton County Council be considered to be read a first, second and third time and finally passed and the seal of the Corporation be affixed.
Regular Council, March 12, 2025 · Carried
THAT Haliburton County Council receives staff report CSWB-02-2025 - Community Safety & Well-Being February 2025 Status Update for information.
Regular Council, February 26, 2025 · Carried
THAT Report ITS-01-2025, Information Technology Workplan Update, be received as information.
Regular Council, February 26, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the minutes from the May 22, 2024 meeting of Haliburton County Council be adopted as circulated.
Regular Council - 1st Meeting of Month, June 12, 2024 · Carried

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