The Wilmot Record

Natasha Salonen

Mayor · seen 2022-11-21 to 2026-08-24 · served 2022–2026

13substantive motions movedof 117 meetings the minutes record them at
1procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
2substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 117 they were on the record for
2–0recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Wilmot’s own minutes.

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Council Meeting September 9, 2024
THAT Council commit to implementing a 4 unit as-of-right bylaw for the Township of Wilmot; and, THAT Council commit to completing a Housing Needs Assessment report, and a reoccurring scheduled review to ensure it…
For · 2–4 · Defeated
Special Council Meeting December 18, 2023
THAT Council approve the new wage grid, as presented by Pesce & Associates at the P60 percentile, and that the wage grid be further adjusted by a Cost-of- Living Adjustment of 3.1% effective January 1, 2024.
For · 4–2 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

Special Council MeetingJune 18, 2026
Committee of the WholeMarch 2, 2026

Substantive motions moved (all 13)

WHEREAS local businesses and agricultural operations are essential contributors to the Township of Wilmot's economic vitality, employment base, and long-term sustainability; and, WHEREAS business owners, entrepreneurs, and agricultural producers invest significant resources in creating jobs, supporting local supply chains, providing essential goods and services, and strengthening the community; an
Council Meeting, August 24, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is seeking nominations for the 2026-2028 Board of Directors; and, WHEREAS nominations to the Board of Directors must be supported by a resolution that indicates the Municipal Council’s acknowledgment or support of any such nominations; and, WHEREAS the nomination period ends on June 22, 2026; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for t
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the site plan as presented be accepted at Site Plan 1.0.
WHEREAS The United States government has indicated a potential 25% tariff on Canadian made goods as of March 2025; and, WHEREAS the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s U.S. Tariff Exposure Index has ranked that Waterloo Region would be the 4th most vulnerable community in Canada to U.S. tariffs; and, WHEREAS the potential of these tariffs would have an immeasurable impact on Wilmot residents and local
Council Meeting, February 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Staff be directed to reduce the Office of the CAO's Operating Budget by $5,900 for the SMART Waterloo membership from 2025 Budget; and, THAT Staff be directed to refer SMART Waterloo to the Community Grants Program in 2026 .
Special Council Meeting, January 27, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Staff be directed to s end correspondence to Sustain able Waterloo Region advising that in 2026 they will apply for funding through the Community Grants Program.
Special Council Meeting, January 27, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Council directs Staff to reduce the Community Services Departments 2025 operating budget by $15,000 to reduce the funding envelope for Grants to Community Groups.
Special Council Meeting, January 27, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS, best practice has a 10-year capital plan tied to informing the annual budget; WHEREAS, the public very clearly wants to see Council prioritizing the Township of Wilmot’s capital forecast; AND WHEREAS, for Council to make informed decisions and effectively prioritize resource allocation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff present a 10-year capital plan for each department with the aff
Special Council Meeting, January 16, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS, the Township is committed to rebuilding trust with Wilmot residents; WHEREAS, the Township of Wilmot is implementing practices to increase fiscal transparency and set the corporation up for better fiscal health; WHEREAS, dedicated reserves improve planning for long-term capital needs and reduce financial risk; WHEREAS, separating funds by department aligns with best practices for financia
Special Council Meeting, January 16, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS, best practice has a 10-year capital plan tied to informing the annual budget; WHEREAS, the public very clearly wants to see Council prioritizing the Township of Wilmot’s capital forecast; AND WHEREAS, for Council to make informed decisions and effectively prioritize resource allocation; 13 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff present a 10-year capital plan for each department with the
Special Council Meeting, January 16, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS the dumping, placing and removal of fill in the Township of Wilmot may have negative impacts on the environment and the residents of the Township; WHEREAS Section 11 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 provides that Council of a local municipality may pass by-laws respecting the economic, social and environmental well-being of the Township and the health, safety and well-being of persons
Council Meeting, May 27, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS municipalities across Canada are considering ways to reduce their ecological footprint; WHEREAS in 2020, the Township of Wilmot phased out single use plastic straws from Township facilities and replaced them with compostable straws; WHERE in 2021 the Township of Wilmot endorsed the TransformWR Strategy as the community climate change mitigation strategy for the Township of Wilmot; and, WHE
Council Meeting, May 27, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS Private Members’ Bill 21, Fixing Long-Term Care Amendment Act (Till Death Do us part Act), 2022, received First and Second Reading by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, and was
Council Meeting, October 16, 2023 · Referred

In the record

115meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
8conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
4,254votes in 2022Mayor
Council Meeting March 23, 2026
in this matter and abstained from discussion and voting on this matter
Special Council Meeting November 17, 2025
with this item, and recused themselves from voting, and vacated the role of Chair
Council Meeting May 27, 2024
with Item 12.1 COR-2024-21 - Community Grants Program – Approval of 2024 Grants in relation to Group 2 Wilmot Agricultural Society and Group 5 WODSS Bursaries
Council Meeting May 6, 2024
with Item 12.1 COR-2024-21 - Community Grants Program – Approval of 2024 Grants in relation to Group 2 Wilmot Agricultural Society and Group 5 WODSS Bursaries
Council Meeting April 22, 2024
with Item 13.1 COR-2024-21 - Community Grants Program – Approval of 2024 Grants in relation to Group 2 Wilmot Agricultural Society and Group 5 WODSS Bursaries
Finance and Budget Committee January 25, 2024
with the affiliated group the Wilmot Aquatic Aces Swim Club (Aces) and the special event subsidy for the Schmitty Fun-Runs (W-O)
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
with Agenda Item 10.2 Special Event and Facility Subsidies, CS-2024-01 due to being a member of the Wilmot Aquatic Aces Swim Club
Council Meeting April 3, 2023
on item 13.3

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