Monty Clouthier
Councillor · Ward 6 · seen 2025-01-15 to 2026-03-11 · served 2022–2026
51substantive motions movedof 17 meetings the minutes record them at
6procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
72substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 17 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)
Planning CouncilJanuary 14, 2026
Planning CouncilOctober 15, 2025
Planning CouncilSeptember 10, 2025
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 51)
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/90/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.3.5, 2.10.1.e, 2.10.1.f, 4.2.4.xvii, and 4.5.4.xxii of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Council Variation), to: Permit an increase in accessory lot coverage from 5% to 10%; Permit an increase in
Planning Council, September 15, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS: the Town of Huntsville owns and operates facilities at 37 Main Street East, Huntsville, known as the Civic Centre; AND WHEREAS: the Town of Huntsville and Huntsville Art Society wish to enter into an agreement for the use of Partners Hall and the Council Chamber Wall Space at the Civic Centre for the purpose of displaying HAS members' artwork; NOW THEREFORE IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: the Tow
General Committee, July 29, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The next portion of the meeting be closed to the public commencing now at 8:27 p.m. for the purpose of considering the following matter pursuant to section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Subsection (k) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Regular Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment CPPA/13/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to amend the precinct on the subject lands from a Rural (RU) precinct, to a Rural Residential (RR) precinct, and a Rural Residential with Exception (RR-Exception) precinct to recognize that the Alternative Rural Residential Lot Standards of the By
Planning Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS: On December 10, 2025, staff were directed to report back on the feasibility of a new Operations Centre at 169 Madill Church Road; AND WHEREAS : to complete a fulsome review of 169 Madill Church Road additional research and studies are required; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Staff be authorized to initiate the necessary plans and studies for site servicing requirements related to
General Committee, April 29, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The recommendation contained within Confidential Report CORP-2026-29 be adopted.
Regular Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property Policy attached as Appendix "B" to Report CORP-2026-19; AND FURTHER THAT: the By-law be forwarded to Council for final approval.
General Committee, March 25, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS: The Corporation of the Town of Huntsville requires BetterHomes Huntsville participants to enter into a binding agreement with the Corporation in order to receive financing for eligible retrofit projects; AND WHEREAS: The Corporation and its program delivery partners require access to pre- and post-project energy audit results to verify that retrofit projects have been completed in accorda
Regular Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/05/2026/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.3.5, 2.16.3, 2.35.1, 4.3.4.iii, 4.3.4.vi, 4.13.8 of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97 to: 1. Reduce the interior side yard setback for a one-storey detached garage from 6m to 1.5m; 2. Permit an expansion to
Planning Council, March 11, 2026 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT : Committee authorize staff to proceed with ordering one (1) new plow truck in 2026 to meet the Town’s scheduled replacement for the 2027 winter season up to $510,000 to be funded through the Fleet Capital Reserve.
General Committee, February 25, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS: Ellis Engineering Inc. performed a comprehensive inspection of the Brunel Lift Locks in 2025 and presented the findings to General Committee on September 24, 2025; AND WHEREAS: the results of the inspection included recommended repair and replacement work, including timelines and preliminary costs; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Phase 1 of the Brunel Lift Locks repair and replacem
General Committee, January 28, 2026 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve the excluded expenses from the Town of Huntsville 2026 approved Mayor's Budget as presented and passed on November 13, 2025 and as outlined in Report CORP-2026-5.
General Committee, January 28, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Confirmation By-law 2026-10 be received and passed this 26th day of January 2026.
Regular Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Confirmation By-law 2025-143 be received and passed this 10th day of December 2025.
Regular Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council substitutes motion DEV-2025-119 CPPA/35/2025/HTE – 2766787 Ontario Inc. – 2010 Brunel Road for the following: BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit Amendment Application CPPA/35/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to change the precinct on the lands from a Rural (RU) precinct to a Rural with Exception "XXXX" (RU-XXXX)
Planning Council, December 3, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Community Planning Permit Application CPP/133/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to provide relief from subsections 2.7.1.(g), 4.8.4.(iii), 4.8.4.(iv), and 4.8.4.(vi) of Community Planning Permit By-law 2022-97, as amended (a Class 3 - Council Variation), to: 1. Reduce the front yard setback from 12m to 1.6m; 2. Reduce the west
Planning Council, November 12, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The next portion of the meeting be closed to the public commencing now at 6:46 p.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; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client priv
Regular Council, October 27, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Application RC/06/2025 - Shine - 426 Swallowdale Road receive PRELIMINARY approval in accordance with Section 8.8 of the Permanent Highway Closure Policy (DEVELOPMENT-11). AND FURTHER THAT: the Applicant be required to remove the stair encroachment from the road allowance. AND FURTHER THAT: the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary documentation pertaining to the
General Committee, September 24, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS: the Town of Huntsville is committed to improving access to active transportation; AND WHEREAS: school zones are an especially important area to prioritize road safety; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council direct staff to apply for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' "Safe and Active School Routes" funding opportunity; AND FURTHER THAT: staff be directed to collaborate with t
Regular Council, September 22, 2025 · Carried
FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the following be inserted after “Option”: Approve the proposed commemorative naming and proceed with the ordering and installing of necessary new signage for the naming of the baseball diamond, at a cost not to exceed $500, to be funded through the approved 2026 parks operation budget as
Regular Council, September 22, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council authorizes the Director of Operations to enter into an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for the interim maintenance of a portion of Shay Road from the eastern limit of the newly developed Shay Road extension to the proposed Paisley Avenue extension, to facilitate a secondary access point to the Eagle Ridge subdivision; AND FURTHER THAT: Staff be dire
Regular Council, July 28, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS: some members of Council have put forward a motion to change the time of Regular Council Meetings from 5:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.; AND WHEREAS: Council
Regular Council, July 28, 2025 · Deferred
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Council approve the following amendment to the 2022- 2026 Council and Committee Calendar (adopted by Resolution 286-22): Regular Council Meeting Start Time: 5:30 p.m. Changed to: Regular Council Meeting Start Time: 1:00 p.m.
Regular Council, July 28, 2025 · Defeated
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the motion with respect to the Confidential Verbal Report - Fire Services Agreement be adopted.
Regular Council, July 28, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council DENY Community Planning Permit Amendment Application CPPA/19/2025/HTE.
Planning Council, July 16, 2025 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: the General Committee Meeting Agenda dated Wednesday, June 25, 2025, be adopted as printed and circulated, with the removal of: Item 4.2. - Shaun Godard Re: Licence of Occupation Request - 1042 Channel Road Item 5.1.1. - Report Number CORP-2025-46 - LOO-2025-01 - Godard - 1042 Channel Road
General Committee, June 25, 2025 · Carried
FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the amount of $25,000 be approved as a budget deviation for the Library Master Plan RFP to be funded from the Library Reserve.
Regular Council, June 23, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council substitutes motion DEV-2025-63 CPPA/14/2025/HTE - Jones - 325 Golf Course Road for the following: BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/14/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to change the precinct on a portion of the lot from a Development (D) precinct to an Urban Residential - Low w
Planning Council, June 11, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/14/2025/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to change the precinct on a portion of the lot from a Development (D) precinct to an Urban Residential - Low with Exception “XXXX” (UR1-XXXX) precinct and an Urban Residential - Low with Exception “YYYY” (UR1-YYYY) precinct, with exceptions being
Planning Council, June 11, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council PROVISIONALLY APPROVE Consent Application B/09/2025/HTE for the creation of one new community residential lot; CONDITIONAL ON: 1. A registerable description of the severed lot being submitted to the Clerk, (including all rights-of-ways and easements), along with a registered copy of the reference plan; 2. The Owners’ taxes being in good standing; 3. A site ins
Planning Council, June 11, 2025 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve the amendments to the Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) By-law as attached to report DEV-2025-58; AND FURTHER THAT: the amending By-law be forwarded to Council for consideration.
General Committee, May 28, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Confirmation By-law 2025-55 be received and passed this 14 th day of May, 2025.
Planning Council, May 14, 2025 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: the General Committee Meeting Agenda dated Wednesday, April 30, 2025, be adopted as printed and circulated, with the removal of: Item 4.2. – Jeff Suddaby & Kelly Haywood – Huntsville Municipal Accommodation Tax Association (HMATA) Re: Explore Huntsville/HMATA Annual Update
General Committee, April 30, 2025 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve the request to amend Appendix "II" of the Town of Huntsville Flag Protocol Policy to include the addition of "Coaches Association of Ontario" organization to the Community Flag Raising list of pre-approved organizations.
General Committee, April 30, 2025 · Carried
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve Permanent Highway Policy amendments attached as Schedule "A" to Report CORP-2025-28; AND FURTHER THAT: Permanent Highway Closure Policy adopted by Resolution GC61-23 be rescinded.
General Committee, April 30, 2025 · Carried
FitzGerald WHEREAS: Resolution GC102-24 approved the creation of a Huntsville Community Fund (HCF) to be operated by the Muskoka Community Foundation (MCF), and that the HCF be used to collect donor dollars to support Council approved projects, programs or initiatives, AND WHEREAS: Funds collected through the HCF are eligible for charitable donation receipts and cannot be refunded to donors so app
General Committee, April 30, 2025 · Carried
FitzGerald IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT: Committee approve the motion to amend motion 34-25, adopted on February 24, 2025, by: Striking out: AND FURTHER THAT: Staff be directed to accept donations for the Unity Circle project and any costs associated with the installation be funded through community donations. AND FURTHER THAT: the ongoing maintenance costs shall be through community funds; AND FURTHER
General Committee, April 30, 2025 · Carried
FitzGerald WHEREAS: Committee approved the "Unity Square" project concept and the location and directed staff to work with Councillors Morrison and Renwick, Muskoka Pride, Hope Arises Project Inc. and the Huntsville Royal Canadian Legion on a design concept; AND WHEREAS: a conceptual design for Unity Circle has been developed; AND WHEREAS: an accessibility component in the "Community" quadrant has
General Committee, April 30, 2025 · Carried
FitzGerald BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the recommendation contained within Confidential Report OPS-2025-5 - Transfer of Ownership - St. Mary's Anglican Church Cemeteries be adopted.
Regular Council, April 28, 2025 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Planning Council APPROVE Community Planning Permit By-law Amendment Application CPPA/37/2024/HTE, the purpose and effect of which is to change the precinct on a portion of the subject lands from a Waterfront Backlot (WB) precinct to a Waterfront Backlot with Exception (WB- Exception) precinct to: Recognize an existing farm use; Recognize existing agricultural related uses incl
Planning Council, April 16, 2025 · Carried
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0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 6seatCouncillor
559votes in 2022Local Councillor
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