Keith Bell
Deputy Mayor · served 2022–2026
220substantive motions movedthis record does not yet read this town's roll call
85procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
252substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
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This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 220)
THAT Report CS-26-26 regarding Stop-up and Closure of the Southerly Portion of Mara-Eldon Boundary Road be received; AND THAT staff be directed to bring forward a by-law for consideration to stop up and close the said lands; AND THAT Report CS-26-26 be
Regular Council, September 14, 2026 · Referred
THAT Bill 2026.47., being a Bylaw to Appoint an Interim Treasurer and Repeal Bylaw 2022.70., be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed as a Bylaw.
THAT Report CD-17-26 regarding Preliminary Report of the Ombudsman be received; AND THAT Report CD-17-26 be
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Referred
THAT the memo from the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission regarding Request for Deputation - Invasive Species Centre be received; AND THAT staff be directed to contact the Invasive Species Centre to request a deputation regarding Responding to Water Soldier in Lake Simcoe at the next available Council meeting.
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the General Manager of Development & Infrastructure correspondence dated July 23, 2026, regarding Atherley-Uptergrove Master Servicing Study Update be received as information.
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the deputation from Jen Dundas of Camp Couchiching regarding Support Consideration for a Safety Review of CLA2 be received as information.
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report CS-20-26 regarding Township of Ramara Industrial Park - Potential Purchase and Sale be received; AND THAT staff be directed to proceed with the exploratory next steps for buy-back options in the Township of Ramara Industrial Park, pending Council's future consideration and approval; AND THAT Report CS-20-26 be
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Referred
THAT Report ID-23-26 regarding the Turnaround for Florence Avenue, dated July 8, 2026, be received; AND THAT staff be directed to construct an interim hammerhead turnaround within the existing Township road allowance near the end of Florence Avenue, funded from the previously approved Roads Capital Project; AND THAT staff be directed to report back to Council on the preferred long-term turnaround
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Referred
THAT the motion before Committee of the Whole be amended to strike the following clause: AND THAT Report CS-21-26 be
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Referred
THAT Briefing Note 2026.04 re File Updates from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be received as information.
Special Council Meeting regarding Ongoing File Updates and 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Progress, June 29, 2026 · Carried
THAT Briefing Note 2026.06 re File Updates from the Manager of Communications and Community Experience be received as information.
Special Council Meeting regarding Ongoing File Updates and 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Progress, June 29, 2026 · Carried
THAT Briefing Note 2026.07 re Confidential Legal File Updates from the Director of Corporate Services/Legal be received as information.
Special Council Meeting regarding Ongoing File Updates and 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Progress, June 29, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Climate Action Committee consolidated workplan for the Adaptation, Mitigation, and Education working groups be received as information at this time.
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT the correspondence dated May 25, 2026, from Amrize regarding Amrize Brechin Quarry Regulation of Hours of Operation for Pit and Quarries be received; AND THAT the Amrize Brechin Quarry be authorized for extended operating hours of 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. for the period of May 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, in accordance with Bylaw 2003.48 Pits and Quarries.
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT the meeting rules of the Township of Ramara Procedure Bylaw 2025.23 regarding Section 9.18 Notice of Motion be temporarily suspended in order to permit the Notice of Motion intended to be introduced by Councillor Snutch at the July 13, 2026, Council meeting to be discussed and voted upon at the June 22, 2026, Council meeting. Ayes: Dana Tuju, Joe Gough, and Sherri Bell Nays: Basil Clarke, Kei
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Defeated
THAT Bylaw 2026.51, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 22 nd day of June, 2026, be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report TR-03-26 regarding Development Charge Reduction Program be received as information.
Special Council re Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program, June 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT Bylaw 2026.50, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council Meeting regarding Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program held on June 17, 2026, be considered read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
Special Council re Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program, June 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT Bills 2026.35. and 2026.36. be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed as Bylaws.
Regular Council, June 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council agenda dated May 11, 2026, be adopted as presented.
Regular Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the motion before Council be amended to include the following: AND THAT a delegation be requested to the Ministry of Energy regarding a follow-up on phase 3 of natural gas expansion, including the provision of gas service in the Township of Ramara.
Regular Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the motion before Council be amended to include the following: AND THAT a delegation be requested to the Ministry of Health regarding a follow-up on physician recruitment efforts and support for rural and small municipalities.
Regular Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the motion before Council be amended to include the following: AND THAT a delegation be requested to the Ministry of Transportation regarding a follow-up on the roundabout at Highway 12 and County Road 169 and funding opportunities for the Simcoe Road CN Overpass of the CN Rail; AND THAT if the delegation request is accepted, the Mayor be authorized to invite the MP for Simcoe North to at
Regular Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report CCG-01-26 regarding Flooding 2026 be received; AND THAT Resolution CW.284.16 regarding provision of sandbags, ratified by Resolution CR.462.16 on December 12, 2016, be repealed; AND THAT the determination and enactment of providing sand and sandbags to Ramara residents be delegated to the General Manager of Emergency & Protective Services/Fire Chief and/or the General Manager of Develo
Special Council re Provision of Sandbags, April 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report AD-29-25 dated December 8, 2025, regarding the enforceability of termination clauses be received as information; AND THAT Report AD-29-25 be
Regular Council, December 8, 2025 · Referred
THAT recommendations as set out on Consent Agenda A: Reports from the November 24, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting be adopted as presented, including the following item: 12.1.1. Recommendation for Letter of Concurrence for Communication Tower Signum Wireless (5 Queen Street)
Regular Council, December 8, 2025 · Carried
THAT Bylaw 2025.69, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council Meeting re Ongoing File Updates and Aggregate Education held on the 27th day of November, 2025, be considered read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed.
Special Council Meeting re Ongoing File Updates and Aggregate Education, November 27, 2025 · Carried
THAT the memo from the Couchiching OPP Detachment Board dated November 20, 2025, regarding Request for 60-Day Extension of Administrative Support Services be received as information.
Regular Council, November 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT the motion before Council be amended to increase the funding allocation from $10,000 to $25,000: Add a new operating budget item for a grant expense to the Brechin-Mara Legion Branch #488 Building Fund for renovations, with an allocation of $25,000 funded from General Reserves.
Special Meeting of Council re Amendments to the Mayors Proposed 2026 Annual Budget, November 3, 2025 · Defeated
THAT the 2026 Annual Mayor’s Proposed Budget be amended to remove the following: Page 79 – Infrastructure Budget: Change the allocation to the 2026 Infrastructure Budget by $64,800 to remove the two Winter Patroller six-month contract positions, reflecting a $64,800 decrease to the levy-funded portion of the budget.
Special Meeting of Council re Amendments to the Mayors Proposed 2026 Annual Budget, November 3, 2025 · Defeated
THAT the 2026 Annual Mayor’s Proposed Budget be amended to remove the following: Page 29 – Council Budget and Page 37 – Administration Budget: Change the allocation to the 2026 Council Budget by $39,000 and Administration Budget by $39,000 to remove the full-time equivalent Executive Assistant to Mayor, Council & Corporate Services position, reflecting a $78,000 decrease to the levy-funded porti
Special Meeting of Council re Amendments to the Mayors Proposed 2026 Annual Budget, November 3, 2025 · Defeated
THAT Report AD-25-25 dated October 27, 2025, regarding Proposed Delegation Topics for ROMA 2026 Conference be received; AND THAT Council approve the submission of the proposed delegation topics for the 2026 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference; AND THAT the topics submitted shall include the following: Ministry of Sport regarding Funding Opportunities for Sport Domes Ministry
Regular Council, November 3, 2025 · Referred
THAT the Request from Uptergrove Public School regarding Waiver of Community Centre Rental Fee for Maker's Market Fundraiser be received as information; AND THAT staff be directed to waive the Ramara Centre rental fee in the amount of $360 plus security deposit for the Maker's Market fundraiser event being held on November 15, 2025.
Regular Council, November 3, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council consents to the return of Councillor Bell to her seat at the October 6, 2025, Council meeting, following her public apology for the disorderly conduct at the September 22, 2025, Council meeting, in accordance with Sections 4.3.(g) and 4.4.(i) of the Township’s Procedure Bylaw.
Regular Council, October 6, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Integrity Commissioner’s Final Report dated September 26, 2025, regarding Code of Conduct Complaint – Final Report – Councillor Sherri Bell be received; AND THAT Council adopt and enact the recommendations contained in the report, specifically: That Council suspend Councillor Sherri Bell’s remuneration for a total of 60 days, comprised of: 30 days for breaching Council’s communication r
Regular Council, October 6, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council reconsider Resolution Number CR.181.25 from the Council meeting held on June 23, 2025, with respect to an enquiry motion directing staff to look at the feasibility, options, and opportunities for a Sports Dome to be located in the Township, including, but not limited to, public-private partnerships and corporate sponsorships: THAT staff be directed to look at the feasibility, option
Regular Council, October 6, 2025 · Carried
THAT staff be directed to look at the feasibility, options and opportunities for a Sports Dome to be located in the Township, including but not limited to private public partnerships and corporate sponsorships. Ayes: Basil Clarke, Keith Bell, David Snutch, Jennifer Fisher, Dana Tuju, and Joe Gough Nays: Sherri Bell
Regular Council, October 6, 2025 · Carried
THAT the motion before Council be amended to include the following: AND THAT the draft public engagement survey for the municipally owned properties at 2287 and 2291 Highway 12 be circulated to Council for comment; AND THAT the final public engagement survey be returned to Council with a proposed timeline for posting, duration of the survey, and return to Council date before being issued to th
Regular Council, September 22, 2025 · Defeated
THAT Report AD-18-25, dated August 18, 2025, regarding Flag Use Policy be received; AND THAT Policy AD-01-09 – Flag Use Policy be amended as shown in Schedule “A” to Report AD-18-25.
Regular Council, September 22, 2025 · Carried
THAT the recommendations as set out on Consent Agenda A: Reports from the August 25, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting, be adopted as presented, including: 12.1.1. Request to Purchase Part of Road Allowance in Front of 8168 Laidlaw Ave
Regular Council, September 22, 2025 · Carried
In the record
0meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
4conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Regular Council June 23, 2025
with respect to Agenda Item 11.7 as she is a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Regular Council December 11, 2023
regarding Bill number 2023.71, being the firefighter salaries bylaw, the nature being his son is a volunteer firefighter
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