Dan Armour
Deputy Mayor · seen 2025-01-15 to 2026-05-04 · served 2022–2026
83substantive motions movedof 20 meetings the minutes record them at
11procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
68substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 20 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
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Planning CouncilApril 16, 2025
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 83)
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/21/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to change the precinct on the lands from a Rural (RU) precinct to a Rural Residential with Exception 0102 (RR-0102) precinct to permit the creation of two (2) new rural residential lots; with the Exception being as follows: Exception "0102": The
Planning Council, September 15, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council substitutes motion DEV-2026-77 B/39/2026/HTE - Nicholls – 300 South Drive for the following: BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE consent file. No. B/39/2026/HTE under Section 53(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended to allow for the creation of one (1) new waterfront backlot. CONDITIONAL ON: A registerable descripti
Planning Council, September 15, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE consent file No. B/39/2026/HTE under Section 53(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended to allow for the creation of one (1) new waterfront backlot. CONDITIONAL ON: A registerable description of the severed lot being submitted to the Town, (including all rights-of-ways and easements), along with a registered copy of the
Planning Council, September 15, 2026 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Report DEV-2026-47 be postponed until September General Committee to allow staff additional time to consult with all vehicle for hire providers.
General Committee, July 29, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS: Management of the Muskoka River Watershed requires coordination among regional and local municipalities, First Nations and Indigenous Peoples, the provincial government, and environmental interest holders; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council endorse the Muskoka River Watershed Staff Working Group Accord; AND FURTHER THAT: the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Muskoka River
Regular Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/12/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to amend the precinct on the lot from an Urban Mixed Use with Exception “0065” (UM-0065) precinct to an Urban Business Employment Use with Amended Exception “0065” (UBE-Amended 0065) precinct to: 1. carry forward Transportation Services and Wareh
Planning Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT : The matter of Application Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment CPPA/10/2026/HTE be postponed until the next regular Planning Council meeting.
Planning Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council substitutes motion DEV-2026-68 CPP/171/2025/HTE - Schulzke - 41 Ascott Lane for the following: BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/171/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.7.1 (g), 4.3.4 (vi) and (ix), and 4.13.8 of Community Planning Permit By-law 20
Planning Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/171/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.7.1 (g), 4.3.4 (vi) and (ix), and 4.13.8 of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Variation), to: Permit development within a Flood Zone Overlay; Permit development on an ex
Planning Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Report CORP-2026-37 - Update on Town Docks Sauna Request be
General Committee, June 24, 2026 · Deferred
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve, for consideration in the Draft 2027 Mayor’s Budget, an additional $10,000, funded from the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve, for the McCulley Robertson washroom renovation project for the purchase and installation of a water filling station; AND FURTHER THAT: Staff be authorized to apply for grant funding to reduce Town-funded costs; AND FURTHER THAT:
General Committee, June 24, 2026 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Once easement layouts and electrical servicing have been confirmed in 2027, staff be directed to engage an engineering firm to perform an electrical assessment for Conroy Park at a cost of up to $5,000 fully funded from the Working Funds Reserve; AND FURTHER THAT: Staff report back in 2027 with the findings and recommendations for next steps.
General Committee, June 24, 2026 · Defeated
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: CORP-2026-38 - Recommendation #15: Tyland Park Water Access Improvements be substituted as follows: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: staff be directed to incorporate the possibility of a water access at Tyland Park into the Parks and Trails Master Plan project currently in progress.
General Committee, June 24, 2026 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: staff be directed to incorporate the possibility of a water access at Tyland Park into the Parks and Trails Master Plan project currently in progress.
General Committee, June 24, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the General Committee meeting minutes dated May 27, 2026 and the recommendations contained therein be adopted as printed and circulated, with the exception of recommendation GC55-26, to be pulled and voted on separately.
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: recommendations GC55-26 be
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Referred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Amendment #10 to the Town of Huntsville Official Plan, as outlined in Attachment #1 to Report DEV-2026-52, be ADOPTED and forwarded to the District of Muskoka for approval.
Planning Council, June 10, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Committee uphold staff decision to Deny the Discharge of Fireworks on June 8th, 2026 by Pyroworld.
Appeals Committee, June 1, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS : the Huntsville Fire Department periodically receives donations from the community throughout the year to assist with enhancing the department’s equipment; AND WHEREAS : in 2026, a member of the public would like to donate to the Town, a piece of equipment to improve the level of response to their community, and to assist with the safety of their members; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED
General Committee, May 27, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS: in 2016, the District Municipality of Muskoka reduced the speed limit on a portion of South Portage Road (Muskoka Road 9) at the request of the Town of Huntsville in response to resident concerns; AND WHEREAS: a member of Council continues to receive concerns regarding traffic conditions in this area; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council request the District Municipality of Muskoka
Regular Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS: members of Council have received concerns regarding traffic conditions on South Mary Lake Road (Muskoka Road 44); NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council request the District Municipality of Muskoka (DOM): Install traffic calming measures on South Mary Lake Road (Muskoka Road 44) from Civic Number 476 to Muskoka Road 10; Install temporary traffic calming measures for the summer season
Regular Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve the revised Procurement Policy By-law, attached as Schedule "A" to Report CORP-2026-32; AND FURTHER THAT : the By-law be presented to Council for final consideration; AND FURTHER THAT: Procurement Policy By-law 2023-123 be repealed.
General Committee, April 29, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Town of Huntsville Council support and endorse resolution 38/2026 from the District of Muskoka regarding the Provincial government's proposed legislation - Better Regional Governance Act (Bill 100). AND FURTHER THAT: a letter conveying Council's support for this resolution be sent to: The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; The District Municip
Regular Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the recommendation contained in DEV-2026-37 be adopted.
Regular Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the motion with respect to the Confidential Verbal Report – Fire Services Agreement Update be adopted.
Regular Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: the following Consent Agenda items be approved and/or received: 6.2. Report Number DEV-2026-28 - 2025 Annual By-law Enforcement Review 6.3. Report Number DEV-2026-31 - 2025 Annual Short Term Rental Program Review 6.4. Report Number CORP-2026-22 - 2025 Council Remuneration and Expense 6.5. Report Number CORP-2026-17 - Community Grant & Support 2025
General Committee, March 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT : Council reconsider the motion for Report CORP-2026-27 – 40 Florence Street West – Communications Tower – Engineering Review.
Regular Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: in paragraph 6, the following be struck out: “IT Reserve” and replaced with: “Working Funds”.
Regular Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The next portion of the meeting be closed to the public commencing now at 7:53 p.m. for the purpose of considering the following matters pursuant to section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality 12.1. Confidential Report CORP-2026-14 – 92 Main Street East - Lease
Regular Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The matter of Application CPPA/04/2026/HTE be postponed until such time as the following outstanding Planning Council concerns are addressed: Consulting engineer can attend Planning Council to provide additional information regarding the hydrogeological study and the effect on neighboring properties.
Planning Council, March 11, 2026 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Report OPS-2026-4 - McCulley-Robertson Diamond F Lights be postponed until March General Committee for staff to investigate alternative solutions and options for risk mitigation.
General Committee, February 25, 2026 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Budget-Financial-29 Development Charges Interest Policy be repealed; AND FURTHER THAT: Committee approve the amendments to Budget&Financial-12 Deferral of development charges as attached to CORP-2026-10.
General Committee, February 25, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS: the Town-owned 2014 Case Backhoe is scheduled for replacement in 2027; AND WHEREAS: the Backhoe is experiencing mechanical failures requiring early replacement; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approves the early purchase of a replacement for the 2014 Case Backhoe in 2026 at a cost of $241,800 to be funded from the Fleet Capital Reserve.
Regular Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Confirmation By-law 2026-22 be received and passed this 23rd day of February 2026.
Regular Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT : Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/03/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.10.1.e), 2.10.1.f), 2.24.1, 4.8.3.vii, and 4.8.3.x.g).iv of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Council Variation), to: Recognize an existing accessory use of lands, buildings and st
Planning Council, February 11, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve an exemption to the Town of Huntsville Noise By-law No. 2018-155 to facilitate the District of Muskoka’s King William Street infrastructure project; AND FURTHER THAT: the exemption permit construction activities during night-time hours and weekends beyond the four (4) consecutive days authorized under Delegation of Authority By-law 2025-66; AND FURTHER THAT: th
Regular Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT : The next portion of the meeting be closed to the public commencing now at 10:46 a.m. for the purpose of considering the following matters pertaining to the following sections under the "Municipal Act, 2001": 12.1 239 (2) (b) Personal Matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (g) A matter in respect of which committee may hold a cl
Appeals Committee, January 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Appeals Committee uphold staff's decision to REVOKE the Short-Term Rental Accommodation License STRA-2024-194 at 207 Woodland Drive.
Appeals Committee, January 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the following as attached to Report CORP-2025- 79: Appendix B - Use of Municipal Resources During Election Campaign Periods Policy; Appendix C - Amendment to the Town's Delegation of Authority By-law; AND FURTHER THAT: the 2018 Policy as adopted under Report CORP-2018-10 (Resolution GC26-18) be rescinded; AND FURTHER THAT: the Delegation of Authority amending B
Regular Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The next portion of the meeting be closed to the public commencing now at 10:23 a.m. for the purpose of considering the following matters pursuant to section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board 12.1.1 Confidential Report DEV-2025-125 - Langmaid I
Regular Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
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