The Champlain Record

Peter Barton

Councillor · seen 2021-06-01 to 2026-09-24 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

151substantive motions movedof 104 meetings the minutes record them at
18procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
151substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 104 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 151)

Duval Be it resolved that the Planning Department report, File No. Z-05-2026, dated September 24, 2026, regarding zoning by-law amendment for the property located at 33 Smith Street and legally described as PLAN 35 LOT 6, in the Township of Champlain with the Tax Roll Number: 0209.010.001.06400, be received; and Be it further resolved that Planning By-law 2026-58 be brought forward for adoption.
Regular Council Meeting, September 24, 2026 · Carried
Duval Be it resolved that By-law 2026-57, being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 2000-75 for Dupont General Contractor, be passed.
Regular Council Meeting, September 24, 2026 · Carried
Duval Be it resolved that By-law 2026-58, being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 2000-75 for Doth, be passed.
Regular Council Meeting, September 24, 2026 · Carried
Duval Be it resolved that Public Works Report No. RPTPWD-2026-09, dated September 23, 2026, regarding the “Emergency Repair of the Pendleton Watermain”, be received and filed; Be it further resolved that Council approves the cost of an emergency repair on Pendleton Street in the order of $20,000 - $25,000 to be charged against the Water and Sewer Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting, September 24, 2026 · Carried
Duval Be it resolved that the Consent application B-035-2026 be received ; and Be it further resolved that the application be granted with the following conditions: Payment of the balance of any outstanding taxes, including penalties and interest, shall be paid to the Township of Champlain.
Regular Council Meeting, August 20, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 21 to 27 2026; Whereas 252 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2025; resulting in 69 avoidable fatalities and 60 avoidable serious injuries; Whereas educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway rights-of-way are private property, enhancing public awareness of
Regular Council Meeting, August 20, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council endorse the open letter prepared by the Corridor Train Alliance, requesting that the Government of Canada recognize the Highway 401 corridor as a transportation corridor of national importance and prioritize the Highway 401 corridor as the study area for dedicated modern passenger rail infrastructure; and Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarde
Regular Council Meeting, August 20, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that By-Law 2026-47, being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Director of Infrastructure for the Corporation of the Township of Champlain, be passed.
Special Council Meeting, July 30, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council go in-camera for the purpose of discussing personal matters about an identifiable individual, labour relations or employee negotiations, and litigation or potential litigation, as provided under sections 239.(2)(b), (d) and (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Special Council Meeting, July 10, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council appoints Councillor Bigelow, the Interim CAO, the Treasurer and the HR Officer, as members of the Interview and Selection Committee for the Deputy Treasurer position.
Special Council Meeting, July 10, 2026 · Carried
Clément Be it resolved that the on-going planning project list, as presented by the Planner on June 25, 2026, be received and filed.
Regular Council Meeting, June 25, 2026 · Carried
Duval Be it resolved that the Planning Department Report 050-S-20-001 be received. Be it further resolved that Council authorize Administration to enter into a Subdivision Agreement with Habitations Robert Inc. for Phase 2, allowing for the development of 29 residential lots along the extension of Farmers Avenue and Milner Street; and Be it further resolved that By-law 2026-39 authorizing the Exec
Regular Council Meeting, June 25, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 2026-39 being a by-law to authorize the entering into an agreement with 9202-1757 Québec Inc. for the execution of a Subdivision Agreement regarding Habitations Robert Subdivision - Phase 2, be passed.
Regular Council Meeting, June 25, 2026 · Carried
Duval Be it resolved that By-law 2026-40 b eing a By-law to designate certain lands as public highway (Milner Street and Farmers Avenue), be passed.
Regular Council Meeting, June 25, 2026 · Carried
Duval Be it resolved that Council approves the road closure requested by Excellent Events for the Festival of Flavours that will take place on September 6, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Main Street East, Vankleek Hill, from Kirk Lane to Bertha Street, with additional intersection closures at Home Avenue, Union Street and Derby Avenue.
Regular Council Meeting, June 25, 2026 · Carried
Duval Be it further resolved that Council approves the temporary road closure of Main Street East (from Hwy 34 to West of Bertha Street) requested for the Champlain Christmas Parade that will take place on November 27, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Regular Council Meeting, June 25, 2026 · Carried
Duval Be it resolved that the Minutes of the May 20, 2026, meeting of the Library Board be received and filed.
Regular Council Meeting, June 25, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Township of Puslinch dated May 25, 2026, regarding support for the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus resolution on Finlay’s Law and Emergency Room Reform, including concerns related to increasing emergency room wait times, staffing shortages, and patient safety, and calling on the Province of Ontario to take immediate action to reduce ER wait times, en
Regular Council Meeting, June 25, 2026 · Carried
Duval Be it resolved that By-Law 2026-42, being a by-law to appoint a Fire Chief for the Corporation of the Township of Champlain, be passed.
Regular Council Meeting, June 25, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the correspondence from the Town of Bruce Mines dated May 14, 2026, regarding concerns with Bill 97, the Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2026 , including amendments to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) that remove certain records held by the Premier, Cabinet Ministers, Parliamentary Assistants and their offices from public access re
Regular Council Meeting, May 28, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following staff reports be received and filed: 8.4.1 Financial Statements March 2026 8.4.2 Accounts - March 2026 8.4.3 Fire - Monthly Report - March 2026 8.4.4 Parks and Recreation Monthly Report - March 2026 8.4.5 Public Works Monthly Report - March 2026 8.4.6 Building Monthly Report - March 2026 8.4.7 By-law Enforcement Monthly Report - March 2026 8.4.8 Communications & C
Regular Council Meeting, April 23, 2026 · Carried
Duval Whereas the Government of Canada has identified the ALTO high-speed rail project as a major initiative within the Quebec City–Toronto corridor, with an estimated cost of up to $90 billion; and Whereas the proposed routing through rural eastern Ontario would impose significant impacts, including loss of agricultural land, disruption to environmentally sensitive areas, and fragmentation of loc
Regular Council Meeting, April 23, 2026 · Carried
Duval Be it resolved th at Finance Report FIN-2026-03 dated March 26, 2026, regarding the remuneration of members of Council and Council appointees be received and that Council approve the report in accordance with section 284 of the Municipal Act.
Regular Council Meeting, March 26, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following staff reports be received and filed: 8.5.1 Accounts - February 2026 8.5.2 Fire - Monthly Report - February 2026 8.5.3 Parks and Recreation Monthly Report - February 2026 8.5.4 Public Works Monthly Report - February 2026 8.5.5 Building Monthly Report - February 2026 8.5.6 By-law Enforcement Monthly Report - February 2026 8.5.7 Communications & Community Development
Regular Council Meeting, March 26, 2026 · Carried
Duval Be it resolved that the Minutes of the February 18, 2026, meeting of the Library Board be received and filed.
Regular Council Meeting, March 26, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that resolution #56-2026 from the Township of McNab/Braeside dated February 17, 2026 , regarding support for a review and modernization of the Heritage Organization Development Grant (HODG), be endorsed.
Regular Council Meeting, March 26, 2026 · Carried
Duval Be it resolved that resolution #2026-50 from the Township of Papineau-Cameron dated February 24, 2026 , regarding the request for the expansion of the enrollment capacity at the Ontario Veterinary College to allow more qualified applicants to pursue certification as large animal veterinarians, be endorsed.
Regular Council Meeting, March 26, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Finance Report No. FIN-2026-02, dated February 26, 2026, regarding the Expenses Excluded from the 2026 Budget be received and approved by Council in accordance with Ontario Regulation 284/09.
Regular Council Meeting, February 26, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Public Works Report No. RPTPWD-2026-03, dated January 29, 2026, regarding the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Provincial Highway 34 and Perreault Street be received and filed; and Be it further resolved that Council instructs Public Works to follow recommendations from the Ministry of Transport with regards to the installation of traffic lights at the int
Regular Council Meeting, February 26, 2026 · Carried
Duval Be it resolved that By-Law 2026-14, being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of monies to finance the Vankleek Hill Arena Rehabilitation Project, be passed.
Regular Council Meeting, February 26, 2026 · Carried
Clément Be it resolved that the Planning Department report, File No. Z-07-2025, dated January 29, 2026, regarding zoning by-law amendment for the property municipally known as 126 Mill Street, legally known as PLAN 35 PT LOT 9, in the Geographic Township of Vankleek Hill now in the Township of Champlain with the Tax Roll Number: 0209.020.001.06400, be received; and Be it further resolved that a Fi
Regular Council Meeting, January 29, 2026 · Carried
that Public Works Report No. PWD-2026-01, dated January 29, 2026, regarding the sidewalk extension on the west side of Highway 34 connecting link between civic number 5814 (VCI) and civic number 5630 (Foodland), be
Regular Council Meeting, January 29, 2026 · Tabled
Be it resolved that Public Works Report No. PWD-2026-02, dated January 29, 2026, regarding the VCI Easement Agreement with the Upper Canada District School Board, be received and filed; and Be it further resolved that Council approves the signing of the Easement Agreement with the Upper Canada District School Board with respect to the 10m wide part of Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute land fronti
Regular Council Meeting, January 29, 2026 · Carried
that Public Works Report No. PWD-2026-03, dated January 29, 2026, regarding the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Provincial Highway 34 and Perreault Street be
Regular Council Meeting, January 29, 2026 · Tabled
that the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to authorize the Farmers’ Market to continue using the municipal shed at 79 Derby Street on an annual basis without the need to submit a request through the grant process; and a simple year-to-year agreement be established to formalize this arrangement, ensuring clarity and accountability for both parties.
Committee of the Whole, January 29, 2026 · Carried
Duval Be it resolved that Council go in-camera for the purpose of discussing a litigation, as provided under section 239.(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Special Council Meeting, December 18, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Planning Department report, File No. Z-06-2025, dated November 27, 2025, regarding zoning by-law amendment for the property municipally known as 1451 Pleasant Corner Road, legally known as CON 3 PT LOT 14, in the Geographic Township of West Hawkesbury, now in the Township of Champlain, with the Tax Roll Number: 0209.006.003.05700, be received; and Be it further resolved tha
Regular Council Meeting, November 27, 2025 · Carried
Duval Be it resolved tha t Planning Department Report PLC-2025-02 regarding the application for lifting of Part Lot Control for parts 43 and 44, Block `B’, of Registered Plan Number 35, requested by 14933176 Canada Inc./Schultz Barrette Surveying be received and that By-law 2025- 72 be brought forward for adoption .
Regular Council Meeting, November 27, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that By-Law 2025-62, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting of September 25, 2025, be passed.
Regular Council Meeting, September 25, 2025 · Carried
Clément Be it resolved that Council approve the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for the United Counties of Prescott and Russell as presented.
Regular Council Meeting, August 28, 2025 · Carried

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104meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
3conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
619votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Regular Council Meeting November 23, 2023
with agenda items 7.3.1 and 12.4 as he is a current member of Higginson Tower Committee Board 3.1 Peter Barton - Administration Report CLK-2023-09 - Lease with The Higginson Tower Committee…
Committee of the Whole February 9, 2023
for this agenda item regarding the grant application received from the Higginson Tower and did not participate in the discussion related to the review of their application
Special Council Meeting July 14, 2021
with the In Camera agenda item 6.1

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