The Brockville Record

Louise Severson

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

75substantive motions movedof 130 meetings the minutes record them at
24procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
78substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
22meetings recorded absentof 130 they were on the record for
144–4recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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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
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 May 26, 2026
THAT Council approve the Audited Financial Statements for the Corporation of the City of Brockville and the Downtown Business Improvement Area for the year ended December 31, 2023;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 26, 2026
THAT Council delegate authority to the City Clerk for the appointment of the Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the Corporation of the City of Brockville; and THAT the necessary bylaw be prepared.
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 26, 2026
THAT Report 2026-85 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan be received for information. For: Councillor Lavergne, Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Kalivas,…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 26, 2026
THAT building permit fee costs in the amount of $109,663.60 for the Multi- Use Recreation Facility construction and renovation project be approved and funded by the Arena Reserve For: Councillor Lavergne, Mayor Wren…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Council Meeting May 26, 2026
THAT staff be directed to create a comprehensive flag raising and civic recognition policy that allows for non international community flag raisings to continue.
For · 5–2 · Carried
Council Meeting May 12, 2026
THAT Zoning By-law 050-2014 be amended to rezone lands described as Lots 39 and 40, and Part of Lot 41, Plan 324, municipally known as 371 First Avenue and the rear portion of 375 First Avenue from "R2-Single Detached…
For · 6–0 · 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

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (22)

General CommitteeJuly 21, 2026
General CommitteeFebruary 17, 2026
CouncilSeptember 23, 2025
CouncilJuly 22, 2025
CouncilMay 27, 2025
CouncilMarch 25, 2025
Council Meeting - Budget OperatingJanuary 14, 2025
General CommitteeDecember 4, 2024
CouncilJune 11, 2024
CouncilApril 9, 2024
CouncilMarch 26, 2024
CouncilJanuary 23, 2024
CouncilDecember 12, 2023
CouncilOctober 10, 2023
CouncilJuly 25, 2023
CouncilMay 23, 2023
General CommitteeMay 16, 2023
General CommitteeFebruary 21, 2023
CouncilFebruary 21, 2023
Council (budget - community partners)February 21, 2023
Council (education)January 31, 2023
Planning and Development Committee - Public Planning MeetingDecember 6, 2022

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 75)

THAT the Council for the Corporation of the City of Brockville hereby proclaim the month of October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and October 15th as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.
Council Meeting, September 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the request from the Downtown Brockville Business Improvement Area to declare the event of "Miracle on King Street," which will be held on King Street West and King Street East
Council Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT Bylaw Number 065-2026 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, September 8, 2026 · Carried
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
General Committee, August 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the resignation of Brigitte Pronovost from the Recreation Advisory Committee be accepted; and THAT Allan Halfper, Marty Urquhart and Catherine Howley be appointed to the DBIA Board of Directors (term to expire November 14, 2026); and THAT Megan Brazeau be removed from the DBIA Board of Directors; and THAT the necessary bylaw be enacted.
Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Carried
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: Mayor Wren, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Lavergne, Councillor Severson, and Councillor Wales
Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Civic Recognition and Flag Protocol Policy as attached to Staff Report 2026-102 be approved.
Council Meeting, June 23, 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
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Bylaw Number 050-2026 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on June 23, 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, June 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Policy POL.F.20.139 Procurement Policy be updated accordingly to ensure compliance with the Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement), 2025 and Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive. For: Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following modification of street traffic configuration on Liston Ave. at the intersection of Steacy Gardens be approved:  installation of a stop sign for westbound traffic at the intersection of Liston Ave., and  installation of a no parking sign on the south side, eastbound lane on Liston Ave. in proximity of the intersection of Steacy Garden; and THAT the necessary bylaws be amended F
General Committee, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following items as recommended by the General Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda: 1. 2026-99 Municipal Accommodation Tax Enforcement Provisions 2. 2026-98 Procurement Policy Updates - Buy Ontario Act 3. 2026-94 Traffic Bylaw Amendments Liston Ave. at Steacy Gardens 4. Information Item: 1. 2026-80 Implications of OMERS Governance Change (Bill 68)
General Committee, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brockville wish to proclaim May 1, 2026 as Doctor's Day in the City of Brockville; and THAT the Brockville Arts Centre be illuminated in blue in support of this cause.
Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
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 Act; and THAT the necessary bylaw be prepared. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and
Council Meeting, April 28, 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 bylaw be enacted. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Councillor Severson
General Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
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: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Councillor Severson
General Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
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 purchased under 250069. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Councillor Severson
General Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve modification of the traffic configuration on Bartholomew St. to a southbound, one-way street between Pearl St. and King St. East; and THAT Council amend Traffic Bylaw 21-93 Schedule I - Stop signs, Schedule X - One-way streets be amended accordingly; and THAT Council amend Parking By-law 119-1989 Schedule 1, Schedule 2, Schedule 6, and Schedule 7, to prescribe on-street parkin
General Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
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 capital project. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Councillor Severson
General Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following items as recommended by the General Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda: 1. 2026-55 Trench Rescue Brockville Fire / Ottawa Fire - Automatic Aid Agreement 2. 2026-64 Bandwango User Fees for City Pass 3. 2026-62 Bicycle Rental User Fees 4. 2026-48 Transit Stop Announcement System Procurement 250064 5. 2026-46 AMCO OACAP Funding Support 6. 2026-66 Funding Request - Encampment
General Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of March 10, 2026 be adopted and circulated as read.
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT Bylaws Numbered 028-2026 and 029-2026 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, March 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of January 22, 2026 and the Council Meeting of January 27, 2026 be adopted and circulated as read.
Council Meeting, February 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brockville hereby proclaims February 13, 2026 as Wear Red Canada Day.
Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council for the Corporation of the City of Brockville receive this correspondence as information.
Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Bylaws Numbered 009-2026 to 011-2026 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, January 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approves a Temporary Borrowing Bylaw authorizing the Mayor and City Treasurer to borrow temporary working capital, as may be required for current operations, of up to $6,000,000 for the year 2026; and enact the necessary bylaw. Page 2 of 5 General Committee Minutes January 20, 2026 For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, January 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council provide emergency funding in the amount of $120,000 to be given in increments of $40,000 for Jan, Feb and March For: Councillor Lavergne and Councillor Severson Against: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Councillor Kalivas
Special Council Meeting, December 17, 2025 · Defeated
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of November 25, 2025 be adopted and circulated as read.
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council direct staff to review on-street parking in front of the Wall Street United Church with the view to create an additional accessible parking space and report back to the General Committee meeting in February.
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
THAT the transfer of funds valued at approximately $668,000 from the Friends of the Brockville Museum be accepted; and THAT $619,300 of said funds be allocated to the Museum Expansion Reserve Fund; and THAT the balance of said funds be allocated to the Museum Board Reserve Fund; and THAT the language in the by-laws for said reserve funds be amended to reflect the previous dissolution of the Museum
General Committee, December 3, 2025 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of November 11, 2025 be adopted and circulated as read.
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT staff be directed to develop a policy for limited rental use of the Rotary Outdoor Rink Facility including new a user fee in the 2026 budget for Council consideration. For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT William Ackermann, Amanda Bradford and Solange Courteau be appointed to the Brockville Accessibility Advisory Committee; and THAT Councillor Hobbs be removed from the Brockville Accessibility Advisory Committee; and THAT Adam Brescacin, Ida Duc, Jomol Joseph and Linda Gandy be appointed to the Brockville Public Library Board (effective December 1, 2025); and THAT Councillor Fullarton and Coun
Council, November 11, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council of the City of Brockville hereby receive report 2025-178, 2025 Water Systems Financial plan, for information; and 1. THAT Council confirms that the drinking water system is financially viable and approve the 5 Year Water Financial Plan for 2025-2030 for submission to the Province, with the understanding that the plan may be updated by Council from time to time; and 2. THAT a copy of t
Council, November 11, 2025 · Carried
THAT Report No. 2025-170 be received.
General Committee, October 21, 2025 · Carried
THAT additional expenses in the amount of $31,232 be approved to complete the procurement of:  Part A - Sparrow Island dock 18, and  Part B - St. Lawrence Park service dock of public tender 250040; and THAT the additional expenses be funded by debt. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, October 21, 2025 · Carried
THAT this report be referred back to staff with direction to consult with Brockville Rotary and Brockville Winter Classic and bring further information back to the November General Committee Meeting.
General Committee, October 21, 2025 · Carried
THAT staff be directed to prepare a capital business case for the 2026 budget to include the additional funding required to complete a full replacement of the Elm Street pedestrian bridge (Brock Trail). For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, October 21, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council approve the request from Double Concept Productions to declare "Red, Hot and Blue Rockabilly Weekend" held at the St. John's United Church, August 28 to August 31, 2025, to be an event of "Municipal Significance" for the purpose of the issuance of Special Occasion Permit required by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), subject to all necessary permits and approvals bei
Council, June 24, 2025 · Carried

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