The Brockville Record

Philip Deery

Councillor · seen 2014-12-01 to 2026-10-13 · served 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

228substantive motions movedof 283 meetings the minutes record them at
71procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
116substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
23meetings recorded absentof 283 they were on the record for
158–9recorded 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
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
General Committee May 19, 2026
THAT the following items as recommended by the General Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda: 1. 2026-81 Collection Management System Upgrade Brockville Museum 2. 2026-70 Museum Strategic Plan 2026-2030 3.
For · 3–0 · 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
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

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (23)

General CommitteeJune 16, 2026
Council MeetingJune 9, 2026
Council MeetingMay 26, 2026
General CommitteeApril 21, 2026
General CommitteeFebruary 17, 2026
CouncilDecember 10, 2024
CouncilSeptember 24, 2024
CouncilMarch 12, 2024
CouncilJuly 25, 2023
Planning and Development Committee - Public Planning MeetingDecember 6, 2022
Special CouncilAugust 30, 2022
CouncilAugust 23, 2022
CouncilMay 10, 2022
Finance & Administration CommitteeFebruary 15, 2022
Finance & Administration CommitteeJanuary 18, 2022
Council (Orientation)November 12, 2018
Council OrientationNovember 5, 2018
CouncilJuly 24, 2018
CouncilApril 24, 2018
Council (Special Budget)November 7, 2017
CouncilJune 14, 2016
Waterfront Adhoc CommitteeMay 24, 2016
CouncilApril 28, 2015

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 228)

THAT Bylaw Number 070-2026 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on September 22, 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, September 22, 2026 · Carried
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: Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Deery, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, September 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brockville hereby proclaim September 18th to October 4th, 2026 as Culture Days in the City of Brockville; and THAT the Culture Days flag be flown at Reynolds Park from September 14th to September 21st, 2026.
Council Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Letter of Intention related to the Downtown Brockville Photo Op Trail and Full Hearts and Full Shelves Initiative be received and that a letter of support be provided by City Council for inclusion in the grant funding application.
Council Meeting, August 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: 1. 2026-123 2027 Ontario 55+ Summer Games Ad Hoc Games Organizing Committee 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 along with associated subco
Council Meeting, August 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Bylaws Numbered 056-2026 and 060-2026 to 063-2026 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, August 25, 2026 · Carried
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 along with associated subcommittees; and THAT the draft Terms of Reference for the Ad Hoc Games Organizing Committee be adopted; and THAT the necessary bylaw be adopted. For: Council
General Committee, August 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the original motion be amended to include an amendment to the policy to reflect a review period of four years rather than three years. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, August 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the original motion be amended to include an amendment to the policy to reflect a review period of four years rather than three years. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, August 11, 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 Page 4 of 6 General Committee Minutes August 11, 2026 THAT authorization of in-kind donations in accordance with the Policy be accepted. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson,
General Committee, August 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following items as recommended by the General Committee be placed on the Consent Agenda: 1. 2026-123 2027 Ontario 55+ Summer Games Ad Hoc Games Organizing Committee 2. 2026-118 Museum Collection Policy 3. 2026-119 Museum Exhibition Policy 4. 2026-120 Page 5 of 6 General Committee Minutes August 11, 2026 Museum Membership Program - New User Fee 5. 2026-121 June 2026 Capital Status Report
General Committee, August 11, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure
Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report 2026-110 July 2026 Variance Report be received. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, July 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT the purchase of up to 1,500 tonnes of road salt and 1,000 tonnes of winter sand be approved as 2026 inventory in preparation of the 2026/2027 winter maintenance season and funded by the presumptive 2027 road salt and winter sand material and supply operating budgets respectively. 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: 1. 2026-81 Collection Management System Upgrade Brockville Museum 2. 2026-70 Museum Strategic Plan 2026-2030 3. 2026-76 Crossing Guard Contract 260018 4. 2026-83 Sale of Con 5 Part Lot 35 Algonquin Road 5. 2026-74 Arena Ice Edger Procurement 260051 6. 2026-75 Multi-Use Recreation Facility Building Per
General Committee, May 19, 2026 · Carried
THAT Bylaw Number 042-2026 to confirm the Proceedings of Council at its meeting held on May 12, 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, May 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brockville wish to proclaim the month of May as Community Living Month in the City of Brockville; and THAT the Community Living Flag be flown at Tunnel Bay from May 4 to 8, 2026.
Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following items, as listed on the General Committee agenda are recommended by the Committee to be passed by Consent Agenda: Councillor Earle requested to remove Item 2026-55 Trench Rescue Brockville Fire / Ottawa Fire - Automatic Aid Agreement and Item 2026-66- Funding Request - Encampment Cleanup from the Consent Agenda. 1. 2026-64 Bandwango User Fees for City Pass THAT a new user fee fo
Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
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, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson
Council Meeting, April 28, 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: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson
Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT Heather Ferguson be appointed to the DBIA Board of Directors (term to expire November 14, 2026); and THAT Arlene Laberge, Eve Moir, Jennifer Robinson, Parnie Nolan and Ryann Bailey be removed from the DBIA Board of Directors; and THAT the necessary Bylaw be enacted.
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
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 Severson Against: Councillor Earle
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT the City of Brockville Anti-Racism Action Plan be adopted. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, March 17, 2026 · Carried
Original Motion: WHEREAS the City of Brockville commends the Government of Canada’s efforts to improve critical infrastructure in Canada to increase productivity, economic competitiveness and national resiliency; and WHEREAS the currently proposed high speed rail southern route is likely to intersect or impact rural communities, wetlands, significant woodlands, agricultural lands, source water pro
Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That the motion be amended to include post-secondary institutions in the 401 corridor and a circulation of this resolution to: The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada, The Honourable Steve MacKinnon, P.C., M.P., Minister of Transport, Martin Imbleau, President and CEO, Alto, Michael Barrett, M.P., Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands—Rideau Lakes, The Honourable Steve Cla
Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the Council Meeting of January 13, 2026 and the Special Council Meetings of January 14, 2026 and January 20, 2026 be adopted and circulated as read.
Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council authorize the 2026 interim tax levy, due February 27, 2026, and establish August 31, 2026 as the due date for the second and final tax levy; and enact the necessary bylaw. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, January 20, 2026 · Carried
This report is for information purposes. Committee direction on provisions to review is needed.
General Committee, January 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee recommends the two community flag poles be removed and that staff bring back a revised flag policy to reflect those circumstances in March. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, January 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Bylaws Numbered 001-2026 to 004-2026 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 - Budget Operating, January 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT report 2025-190 October 2025 Capital Status Report be received. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, December 3, 2025 · Carried
THAT the flag-raising request submitted by the Brockville Peace Collective be referred to staff, and THAT staff review the City's Community Flag Raisings and Flag Protocol Policy at the direction of the General Committee and report back by March 2026 with recommendations, if any, together with a recommendation on the request; and THAT public engagement efforts be prioritized in this review. For: M
Council, November 25, 2025 · Defeated
THAT staff be directed to review the City's Community Flag Raisings and Flag Protocol Policy at the direction of the General Committee and report back by March 2026 with recommendations, if any, together with a recommendation on the request; and THAT public engagement efforts be prioritized in this review.
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT report 2025-185 November 2025 Variance Report be received. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, November 18, 2025 · Carried
THAT an extension to Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval be granted for the subdivision known as 550 King Street West to January 10, 2029. Page 4 of 7 City of Brockville Council Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, November 11, 2025 For: Mayor Wren, Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, Councillor Lavergne, and Councillor Severson
Council, November 11, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council approve the request from the Brockville Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) to declare the event "Miracle on King Street," which will be held on King Street West from Perth Street to Bethune Street on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.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 a
Council, October 28, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive the recommendation of the Integrity Commissioner's Report dated October 20, 2025, and direct the Governance Committee to issue a letter of reprimand to Mayor Wren on behalf of Council. For: Councillor Wales, Councillor Deery, Councillor Earle, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Kalivas, and Councillor Severson
Council, October 28, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Emergency Response Plan be adopted in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act; and THAT the necessary by-law be enacted. For: Councillor Deery, Councillor Fullarton, Councillor Hobbs, Councillor Severson, and Mayor Wren
General Committee, October 21, 2025 · Carried
Page 3 of 11 General Committee Minutes October 21, 2025 THAT Council approve limited rental utilization of the Rotary Outdoor Rink for use by select organizations for ice rentals; and THAT Council direct staff to develop a policy for rental use of the Rotary Outdoor Rink Facility including new a user fee in the 2026 budget for Council consideration.
General Committee, October 21, 2025 · Referred
THAT staff be directed to prepare a revised Capital Project scope for the 2026 Budget, outlining scope and funding for a modular washroom facility at the Market St. West and Water Street corner park.
General Committee, October 21, 2025 · Withdrawn

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Council March 22, 2016
with respect to Staff Report 2016-034-03, 150th Canada Celebrations as he is the Vice President of the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization that is collaborating with the event

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