The Brockville Record

Katherine Hobbs

Councillor · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-10-13 · served 2022–2026

119substantive motions movedof 136 meetings the minutes record them at
43procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
85substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
8meetings recorded absentof 136 they were on the record for
153–6recorded 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 Brockville’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (159) — most recent 40 shown

Council Meeting September 22, 2026
THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1.
For · 8–0 · Carried
General Committee September 15, 2026
THAT the Mayor and Fire Chief be authorized to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the City of Brockville Fire Services and the Town of Renfrew for Fire Dispatch Communications.
For · 5–0 · Carried
General Committee September 15, 2026
THAT the attached Appendix to the Fire Department of the City of Brockville Bylaw 049-2024 be approved; and THAT Bylaw 049-2024 be amended accordingly For: Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Deery, Councillor Hobbs…
For · 5–0 · Carried
General Committee August 11, 2026
Page 1 of 6 General Committee Minutes August 11, 2026 THAT an Ad Hoc Games Organizing Committee be established to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that aims to manage the Ontario 55+ Summer Games in 2027…
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee August 11, 2026
THAT the Brockville Museum Exhibition Policy be adopted as amended to reflect a review period of four years rather than three.
For · 5–0 · Carried
General Committee August 11, 2026
THAT the new user fee for Museum Membership offered by the Brockville Museum be approved; and THAT the necessary bylaw be amended.
For · 5–0 · Carried
General Committee August 11, 2026
THAT report 2026-124 - Project 260036 - MURF Ball Diamonds and Pickleball Excavation Tender be received. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
For · 5–0 · Carried
General Committee August 11, 2026
THAT Report 2026-122 In-Kind Fundraising Policy for the MURF Fundraising Campaign be received and approved; and THAT the In-Kind Fundraising Policy be implemented accordingly;
For · 5–0 · Carried
General Committee August 11, 2026
THAT report 2026-121 June 2026 Capital Status Report be received. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 28, 2026
THAT the city’s share of funding of up to $9,200,000 for the construction of the Centeen Park Main Pump Station be allocated from the city’s Wastewater Reserve and debt financing.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 28, 2026
THAT this report be referred back to staff to return with additional information related to Section 3.35 ix) (Parking Area Requirements) and to define home based business to the Council meeting in August.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 28, 2026
THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting June 9, 2026
THAT the following items, as listed on the Planning and Development Committee agenda are recommended to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 28, 2026
THAT Council approves the Restricted Period Delegation By-law to delegate authority to the City Manager in the event a restricted period occurs in 2026 due to the Municipal Election as per Section 275 of the Municipal…
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 28, 2026
THAT the following items, as listed on the Planning and Development Committee agenda are recommended to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1.
For · 7–1 · Carried
Council Meeting April 28, 2026
THAT the Fire Chief be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Ottawa Fire Department for trench rescue services. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton…
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 28, 2026
THAT expenses in the amount of $12,000 to clean-up an encampment on City property be approved and funded by the Fiscal Policy Reserve.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 28, 2026
THAT funding in the amount of $25,000 be approved for the Brockville General Hospital "imagine.Brockville.life" marketing campaign and funded by the Health-Care Levy.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 28, 2026
THAT an extension of the Joint Party Agreement for Healthcare Recruitment with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville the Town of Gananoque and the Town of Prescott for Healthcare Recruitment be extended to July 31…
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 28, 2026
THAT Council approve modification of the traffic configuration on Bartholomew St. to a southbound, one-way street between Pearl St. and King St. East;
For · 7–1 · Carried
General Committee April 21, 2026
THAT funding in the amount of $25,000 be approved for the Brockville General Hospital "imagine.Brockville.life" marketing campaign and funded by the Health-Care Levy.
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee April 21, 2026
THAT an extension of the Joint Party Agreement for Healthcare Recruitment with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville the Town of Gananoque and the Town of Prescott for Healthcare Recruitment be extended to July 31…
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee April 21, 2026
THAT the Fire Chief be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Ottawa Fire Department for trench rescue services. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Councillor Severson
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee April 21, 2026
THAT a new user fee for a City Pass via the Bandwango platform and offered by Brockville Tourism be approved; and THAT the necessary bylaw be amended.
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee April 21, 2026
THAT a new user fee for bicycle rentals offered by Brockville Tourism be approved; and THAT the necessary bylaw be amended. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Councillor Severson
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee April 21, 2026
THAT additional expenses in the amount of $10,026 be approved and funded by the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) and Fiscal Policy Reserve to install the TransitFare Next Stop announcement system for new transit bus…
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee April 21, 2026
THAT the Airport Commission recommends the consideration of a motion in favor of the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program (OACAP) as advocated by the Airport Management Council of Ontario (AMCO).
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee April 21, 2026
THAT Council approve modification of the traffic configuration on Bartholomew St. to a southbound, one-way street between Pearl St. and King St. East;
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee April 21, 2026
THAT expenses in the amount of $12,000 to clean-up an encampment on City property be approved and funded by the Fiscal Policy Reserve.
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee April 21, 2026
THAT additional expenses of up to $3,000 funded by the Fiscal Policy Reserve be approved to complete the installation of new marine power and water pedestals at Centeen Park and Tunnel Bay in accordance with the approve…
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee April 21, 2026
THAT Council approve an additional expenditure in the amount of $32,223 to complete the Parkedale Ave. water reservoir building roof project in accordance with the results of public tender 260078;
For · 4–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 24, 2026
THAT the policy on the Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Period as attached as Schedule A be adopted. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 24, 2026
THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 24, 2026
THAT the City of Brockville Anti-Racism Action Plan be adopted. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor…
For · 8–1 · Carried
General Committee March 17, 2026
THAT the City of Brockville Anti-Racism Action Plan be adopted. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee March 17, 2026
THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement between the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville and the City of Brockville for Paramedic Services - Tiered Response Agreement.
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee March 17, 2026
THAT funding in the amount of $52,000 to support the Festivals and Events Coordinator position be approved and funded from the festival reserve.
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee March 17, 2026
THAT additional funding in the amount of $10,791 to complete the capital purchase of a Zamboni ice resurfacer with attachments in accordance with the ice resurfacer replacement capital project be approved and funded…
For · 4–0 · Carried
General Committee March 17, 2026
THAT the updated Downtown Temporary Patio Policy be adopted; and THAT up to $30,000 be approved from the Fiscal Policy Reserve to purchase additional barricades if needed to support the expansion of this program.
For · 4–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 10, 2026
THAT the following items, as listed on the Planning and Development Committee agenda are recommended to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1.
For · 8–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (8)

General CommitteeOctober 7, 2026
Council MeetingMay 26, 2026
Council MeetingMay 12, 2026
Council MeetingJanuary 27, 2026
CouncilFebruary 11, 2025
CouncilJune 11, 2024
General CommitteeJuly 18, 2023
CouncilMay 23, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 119)

THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of September 22, 2026 be adopted.
Council Meeting, October 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of September 8, 2026 be adopted.
Council Meeting, September 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT the attached Appendix to the Fire Department of the City of Brockville Bylaw 049-2024 be approved; and THAT Bylaw 049-2024 be amended accordingly For: Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Deery, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, September 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive report for information. For: Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson
Council Meeting, August 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report 2026-122 In-Kind Fundraising Policy for the MURF Fundraising Campaign be received and approved; and THAT the In-Kind Fundraising Policy be implemented accordingly; and THAT authorization of in-kind donations in accordance with the Policy be accepted. For: Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Councillor Kalivas
Council Meeting, August 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Brockville Museum Collection Policy be adopted.
General Committee, August 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Brockville Museum Collection Policy be adopted as amended to reflect a review period of four years rather than three. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, August 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Brockville Museum Exhibition Policy be adopted.
General Committee, August 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Brockville Museum Exhibition Policy be adopted as amended to reflect a review period of four years rather than three. Page 3 of 6 General Committee Minutes August 11, 2026 For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, August 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT report 2026-121 June 2026 Capital Status Report be received. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, August 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the request from Double Concept Productions to declare the event "It's Tiki Time," which will be taking place at the St. Lawrence Park on Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., to be an event of "Municipal Significance" for the purpose of issuing a Special Occasion Permit required by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), subject to all necessa
Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT pet burial services resume in Pet Cemetery C, adjacent to the Brockville Cemetery; and THAT a new user fee for pet burial services be approved in the amount of $550; and THAT the necessary bylaw be amended. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, July 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT an application to the Building Communities Strong Fund to fund the future reconstruction of the refueling apron and taxiway at the Brockville Regional 1000 Islands Tackaberry Airport be approved; and THAT the Director of Operations be authorized to prepare and submit the application. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, July 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT $87,300 to contract Capital Land Clearing Ltd. to cleanup the dead and overgrown trees and vegetation of the Adley Drive greenspace be approved and funded by the Payments in Lieu of Parkland fund. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, July 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following items as recommended by the General Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda: 2026-56 Pet Cemetery Services 2026-110 July 2026 Variance Report 2026-106 Pedestrian Crossing Installations 2026-107 Approval for Submission to Funding Stream Brockville Airport 2026-111 Gord Watts Municipal Center Automatic Transfer Switch 2026-109 Greenspace Clearing on Adley Drive 2026-112 2026 Win
General Committee, July 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT Bylaw 020-2018 as amended be repealed and replaced with a revised Municipal Accommodation Tax Bylaw with increased enforcement provisions as outlined in staff report 2026-99. For: Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following modifications to the Transit system be approved as described:  Removal of existing transit stops that service less than an annual 100 boardings and alightings  Amalgamation of the identified redundant bus stops that are in close proximity to another stop; and THAT staff be directed to bring a report to a future meeting detailing additional recommendations of locations where in
General Committee, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the request from the Brockville Tourism to declare the event "Canada Day," which will be taking place at Centennial Park and Hardy Park on Wednesday, July 1st, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., to be an event of "Municipal Significance" for the purpose of issuing a Special Occasion Permit required by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), subject to all necessary per
Council Meeting, June 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT an extension of the Joint Party Agreement for Healthcare Recruitment with the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville the Town of Gananoque and the Town of Prescott for Healthcare Recruitment be extended to July 31, 2026; and THAT the necessary by-law be enacted. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, a
Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT Bylaws Numbered 031-2026 to 039-2026 be introduced and the same be now read a first, second and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.
Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT funding in the amount of $25,000 be approved for the Brockville General Hospital "imagine.Brockville.life" marketing campaign and funded by the Health-Care Levy. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Councillor Severson
General Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Fire Chief be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Ottawa Fire Department for trench rescue services. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Councillor Severson
General Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT a new user fee for bicycle rentals offered by Brockville Tourism be approved; and THAT the necessary bylaw be amended. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Councillor Severson
General Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Airport Commission recommends the consideration of a motion in favor of the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program (OACAP) as advocated by the Airport Management Council of Ontario (AMCO). For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Councillor Severson
General Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT expenses in the amount of $12,000 to clean-up an encampment on City property be approved and funded by the Fiscal Policy Reserve. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Councillor Severson
General Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve an additional expenditure in the amount of $32,223 to complete the Parkedale Ave. water reservoir building roof project in accordance with the results of public tender 260078; and THAT Council approve an additional expenditure in the amount of $35,203 to complete an additional scope of repairs to the water damaged wall of the Parkedale Ave. water reservoir building in accordan
General Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT funding in the amount of $52,000 to support the Festivals and Events Coordinator position be approved and funded from the festival reserve. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, March 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT additional funding in the amount of $10,791 to complete the capital purchase of a Zamboni ice resurfacer with attachments in accordance with the ice resurfacer replacement capital project be approved and funded by debt For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, March 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following items as recommended by the General Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda: Staff Reports 1. 2026-20 City of Brockville Anti-Racism Action Plan 2. 2026-26 Paramedic Services Tiered Response Agreement United Counties of Leeds and Grenville 3. 2026-39 Funding Request Festivals & Events Coordinator 4. 2026-35 Procurement 260042A Ice Resurfacer Capital Project 5. 2026-42 Downtown
General Committee, March 17, 2026 · Carried
Original Motion: WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Fund serves over 1,000 employers and over half a million employees and retirees from diverse groups including: municipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children's aid societies, and electricity distribution companies; and WHEREAS the long-standing jointly-sponsored govern
Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Referred
THAT the resignation of Mike Brown from the Brockville Heritage Committee be accepted; and THAT the resignation of Lindsay Pennell from the Brockville Public Library Board be accepted; and THAT the resignation of Maxine Baveridge from the DBIA Board of Directors be accepted; and THAT the necessary Bylaw be enacted.
Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the Governance Committee Meeting of November 3, 2025 be adopted as circulated.
Governance Committee, March 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT Bylaw Number 020-2026 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on February 10, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.
Council Meeting, February 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council declare the property located adjacent to 5138 Algonquin Road as surplus to enable the sale of the land. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, January 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following items as recommended by the General Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda: Staff Reports 1. 2026-9 Sale of Con 5 Part Lot 35 Algonquin Rd 2. 2026-2 2026 Interim Tax Levy and Establishment of Due Dates 3. 2026-13 2026 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw 4. 2026-14 Ontario Regulation 284/09 Budget Matters-Expenses Information Items 1. 2026-5 - Sign Bylaw Election Signage 2. 2026-4 - Fes
General Committee, January 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Bylaw Number 006-2026 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on January 14, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and be recorded.
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of December 9, 2025 and the Special Council Meeting of December 17, 2025 be adopted and circulated as read.
Council Meeting - Budget Operating, January 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Fire Chief to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the City of Brockville Fire Services and the Municipality of Arnprior Fire Department for Fire Dispatch Communications. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, December 3, 2025 · Carried
THAT the following items as recommended by the General Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda: 1. 2025-191 Fire Dispatch Communications Agreement Municipality of Arnprior 2. 2025-188 Friends of the Brockville Museum Transfer of Funds 3. 2025-190 October 2025 Capital Status Report
General Committee, December 3, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council approve the Development Charges Background Study, dated December 23, 2024 including Addendums dated February 25, 2025, and November 12, 2025, prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd; and THAT staff be directed to bring an annual administrative report of Development Charges to Council; and THAT the necessary bylaw be prepared. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery,
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried

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