The Severn Record

Judith Cox

Deputy Mayor · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

200substantive motions movedthis record does not yet read this town's roll call
64procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
38substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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 Severn’s own minutes.

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Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 200)

THAT the delegation by the Salters, 1971 Ridley Blvd regarding Severn Township Water Billing - Quarterly Consumption Periods, Seasonal Usage and Annual Reconciliation be received; AND THAT Staff be directed to bring back a report to Council.
Council, October 7, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Consent List for October 7, 2026 and the Recommendations contained therein be adopted as Resolutions of Council with the exception of Items E.3.1, E.3.3, E.3.4 and E.5.1.
Council, October 7, 2026 · Carried
THAT the presentation from Joanna Park, Baker Tilly KDN LLP regarding the Township of Severn 2025 Audited Financials be received; AND THAT the 2025 Audited Financial Statements be approved.
Council, October 7, 2026 · Carried
THAT Treasury Report No. T26-008 - Settlement of OLT Appeal — Development Charges By-law 2024-47 (OLT-24-001057) be received; AND THAT the required by-law be brought forward immediately.
Council, October 7, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
Special Council, September 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole
Council, September 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT Planning Report No. P26-044 dated September 16, 2026, with respect to proposed development at the Coldwater Museum at 1474 Woodrow Road, which is designated as a property of cultural heritage value or interest by By-law 2013-92, be received; AND THAT Council hereby endorses the works proposed through Building Permit Application No. 260260 in accordance with Section 33(1) of the Ontario Herita
Council, September 16, 2026 · Carried
That the Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of September 16, 2026 be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Council, September 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law Nos. 2026-57 to 2026-60, inclusive, are hereby passed.
Council, August 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda be adopted as circulated.
Council, August 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Council, August 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT the correspondence from the Coldwater Public School Crosswalk regarding the Gray Street pedestrian crossing be received; AND THAT staff report back to the August 20, 2026 Council meeting on the project with the intent that the design be sole sourced so that the project is ready for the 2027 Budget.
Council, August 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Request for Review of Operational Safety – Lake Country Airways Water Aerodrome, Rama Road, Township of Ramara be received; AND THAT the Council for the Township of Severn support the work from Adam Chambers, MP and the Township of Ramara.
Council, August 5, 2026 · Carried
THAT Public Works Report No. W26-019 dated July 15, 2026, with respect to South Sparrow Lake Road Reconstruction be received; AND FURTHER THAT the bid received from Four Brothers Construction in the amount of $2,130,825.00 (excluding HST) be accepted; AND FURTHER THAT the additional $475,000 required to complete the Work be approved; AND FURTHER THAT the deficiency be funded from the Capital Reser
Special Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Consent List for June 17, 2026 and the Recommendations contained therein be adopted as Resolutions of Council with the exception of items E.3.1, and E.3.4.
Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT Planning and Building Report No. P26-038, dated June 17, 2026, respecting the Septic Reinspection Program, be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to bring forward an amendment to the existing Septic Reinspection Bylaw to change the inspection trigger age for a new and replacement systems from 2 years to 10 years;AND FURTHER THAT that the remainder of the septic reinspection program b
Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole
Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
THAT the discretionary Septic Reinspection Program be discontinued.
Council, June 3, 2026 · Defeated
THAT the discretionary septic reinspection program continue; AND THAT staff report back regarding options for a modified discretionary Septic Reinspection Program addressing a reduced or waived fee, and ability to use the pump out report in lieu of a Township inspection.
Council, June 3, 2026 · Defeated
THAT the additional by-law enforcement officer be approved.
Council, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the proposal from Severn Sound Environmental Association regarding the Inland Lake Monitoring Proposal be received; AND THAT SSEA provide a budget proposal to be
Council, May 20, 2026 · Referred
THAT a delegation request for the 2026 AMO Conference be submitted on the following:  Ministry of Health - Need for Sustainable Hospital Funding  Joint Municipal Delegation on Aggregate Production, TORAC Fees, and Haul Route Agreements
Council, May 20, 2026 · Carried
That the Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of May 20, 2026 be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Council, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Township of Severn Council declares Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) as an epidemic and encourage the Province of Ontario to recognize IPV as an epidemic.
Council, May 6, 2026 · Carried
That By-law Nos. 2026-30 to 2026-32, inclusive, are hereby passed.
Council, May 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the delegation by Ryan Wall, Executive Vice President, Walker Aggregates - Operations update be received and
Council, April 15, 2026 · Referred
THAT By-law Nos. 2026-25 to 2026-26, inclusive, are hereby passed.
Council, April 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Consent List for March 18, 2026 and the Recommendations contained therein be adopted as Resolutions of Council with the exception of Items E.3.1, E.3.3, E.3.6, E.4.1 and E.4.2.
Council, March 18, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Council, March 18, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council for the Township of Severn supports the resolution from the Township of Springwater regarding Residential Recycling Service Concerns.
Council, March 18, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Severn supports the resolution from the Township of Perry advocating for enhanced provincial support for school bus safety and stop-arm camera systems.
Council, March 18, 2026 · Carried
That the Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of March 18, 2026 be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Council, March 18, 2026 · Carried
THAT the agenda be adopted as circulated.
Council, February 18, 2026 · Carried
THAT Administration Report No. A26-010, dated February 18, 2026, regarding Special Events Held on Municipal-Owned Properties be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff proceed with Option # 1.
Council, February 18, 2026 · Carried
THAT Public Works Report No. W26-002, dated February 18, 2026 with respect to Reservoir Forest Tract be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to proceed with the 2026 timber assessment; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to proceed with a Forest Management Plan; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back with an amendment to the Sale of Land Policy to prohibit the sale of the Reservoir Forest Tract
Council, February 18, 2026 · Carried
THAT Administration Report No. A26-007, dated February 4, 2026, regarding Temporary Special On-Farm Diversified Use Events be received; AND THAT staff be directed to develop a Special On-Farm Diversified Use Events section within the Licensing By-law 2021-43; AND THAT a new section of the Licensing By-law allows Temporary On-Farm Diversified Use properties to host up to two (2) events each year fo
Council, February 18, 2026 · Carried
THAT Planning Report No. P26-011, dated February 18th, 2026, with respect to a request from MORGAN Planning and Development on behalf of South Shore Isabella Estates to remove trees prior to final plan of subdivision approval at 2060 Division Road be received; AND FURTHER THAT Council approves the request to remove trees subject to the conditions in Attachment 7 to Planning Report No. P26-011, whi
Council, February 18, 2026 · Carried
That the Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of February 18, 2026 be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Council, February 18, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law No. 2026-12 to 2026-15, inclusive, are hereby passed.
Council, February 18, 2026 · Carried
THAT Motion SC2024-050 be reconsidered.
Council, February 4, 2026 · Carried

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0meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
5conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
2,372votes in 2022Deputy Mayor, incumbent
Council February 4, 2026
regarding Item E.4.1
Council May 3, 2023
on Item G.1.5, particularly the Coldwater BIA Grant as they are members of the Coldwater BIA
Council November 3, 2021
on F.1.3, Item D.2.2 as they are members of the Royal Canadian Legion
Special Corporate Services Committee November 20, 2020
on the Coldwater Lions & Legion, Coldwater BIA, and Lake Country grant application as she is a member or board members
Special Corporate Services Committee November 16, 2020
on the Coldwater BIA grant application as they are board members

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