The Woodstock Record

B. Martin

Councillor · seen 2024-12-09 to 2026-05-21 · served 2022–2026

24substantive motions movedof 12 meetings the minutes record them at
5procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
34substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 12 they were on the record for
2–0recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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Council January 15, 2026
That Woodstock City Council advise County Council that the City recommend that the application to amend the Official Plan (File No. OP 25-12-8), submitted by The Corporation of the City of Woodstock, for lands legally…
For · 4–3 · Carried
Council November 21, 2024
That Woodstock City Council direct that the funding received from the Building Faster Fund be directed towards partnering with the County of Oxford to acquire a property to support the creation of a new homelessness…
For · 4–3 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (1)

Public Planning MeetingFebruary 18, 2025

Substantive motions moved (all 24)

That Woodstock City Council receive the presentation from the County of Oxford regarding the new Official Plan project as information.
Council, September 3, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approve the inclusion of a branch of the Woodstock Public Library into the schematic design work currently underway for the North Woodstock Recreation Complex.
Council, September 3, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approve the application for zone change, submitted by the City of Woodstock for lands described as Part Block 3, Plan 41M-206, Parts 1, Plan 41R-11008 in the City of Woodstock, to rezone the subject lands from ‘Special General Industrial (M3-1)’ to ‘Special General Industrial Zone (M3- 51)’ to facilitate industrial development with a minimum lot depth of 33 m; And furth
Council, July 9, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council advise County Council that the City supports the application to amend the Official Plan (File No. OP 26-02-8), submitted by 190 Huron Street Inc., for lands legally described as Lot 24C, Plan 216 and Part Lot 1, Plan 445, City of Woodstock, to re-designate the subject lands to Medium Density Residential with a special policy area to facilitate the development of a 64 un
Council, June 18, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council endorse the 2026 Oxford Age Friendly Strategy.
Council, June 4, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council approve a temporary waiver of the applicable parking restrictions under Traffic By‑ law No. 8021‑ 04, as amended, on Algonquin Road between Springbank Avenue North and Mohawk Street on October 26, 2026, to improve parking access for electors and election workers attending the Algonquin Public School voting place.
Council, June 4, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular meeting of Woodstock City Council held on May 7, 2026 be adopted.
Council, May 21, 2026 · Carried
That the following items be added to the agenda:  Delegation item 8.b- Margaret Hamilton - OP 26-02-8 and ZN 8-26-01 - Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change - 190 Huron Street Inc - 190-196 Huron Street
Council, May 21, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council advise County Council that the City supports the application to amend the Official Plan (File No. OP 26-02-8), submitted by 190 Huron Street Inc., for lands legally described as Lot 24C, Plan 216 and Part Lot 1, Plan 445, City of Woodstock, to re-designate the subject 4 lands to Medium Density Residential with a special policy area to facilitate the development of a 64
Council, May 21, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-laws be given a first and second reading:  9828-26 - A by-law to govern and regulate the finances for the City of Woodstock for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, to provide for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default payment thereof for 2026.  9829-26 -A by-law to approve the estimates for the Board of Management for the
Council, May 21, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-laws be given a third and final reading:  9828-26 - A by-law to govern and regulate the finances for the City of Woodstock for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, to provide for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default payment thereof for 2026.  9829-26 -A by-law to approve the estimates for the Board of Management for the B
Council, May 21, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS a well-functioning and up-to-date assessment system supports strong communities and makes the province an attractive place to invest; and WHEREAS property assessments in Ontario have not been updated in over a decade, making them the most outdated in Canada, while provinces such as Alberta and British Columbia update assessments annually to reflect current market conditions; and WHEREAS th
Council, May 7, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council receive the 2025/2026 update presentation from Tourism Oxford as information.
Council, April 2, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council award the tender for the urbanization of Pittock Park Road to Viewcon Construction Limited, in the amount of $4,689,564.37 inclusive of HST.
Council, March 5, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular meeting of Woodstock City Council held on February 5, 2026 be adopted.
Council, February 19, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council advise the Land Division Committee that the City supports application B25-68-8, submitted by Bajram Dragusha, for lands described as Part Block B Part Lot 179, Part 1 41R-9164, in the City of Woodstock, to create a new residential infill lot, subject to the following conditions outlined in the report 1 through 5; And further that any comments received from the public we
Council, February 19, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council endorse the revised Woodstock Community Improvement Plan and potential range of programs and incentives; And further that a By-Law to adopt a revised Community Improvement Plan be brought forward for City Council’s consideration; And further that a By-Law be brought forward to repeal By-Law 8809-12, establishing the previous Downtown CIP program; And further that any co
Council, February 19, 2026 · Carried
Whereas ongoing illegal dumping within the City of Woodstock has become a growing concern for residents and the municipality; And whereas community complaints and the cost implications associated with cleanup and enforcement continue to increase; 5 Therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to prepare a report for Council that examines the issue of illegal dumping within the City of Woodstock
Council, February 5, 2026 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council appoint Jordan Kent to the Woodstock Public Library Board, and Fraser Campbell to the Community Grants Advisory Committee for a term from January 15, 2026, to November 14, 2026.
Council, January 15, 2026 · Carried
That, in accordance with section 284.16 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Section 7 (4) of O.Reg. 530/22, Woodstock City Council shortens the amendment period for the 2026 Capital Budget from the prescribed 30-day period to 23 days.
Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council authorize the discontinuation of the residential recycling convenience depot at the Enviro Depot; And further that staff time at the Enviro Depot be re-allocated to other service areas and hours of service be reviewed in 2026.
Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council pre-approve the hiring of a Health & Safety Co-op Student for the Spring/Summer 2026 term; And further that Woodstock City Council authorize the inclusion of $14,300.00 in the 2026 operating budget to support this placement, with the understanding that the City will apply for the Canada Summer Jobs grant to partially offset costs.
Council, November 20, 2025 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council authorizes the Woodstock Public Library Board to carry over the 2024 year-end surplus into the Board's Salaries Reserves.
Council, November 21, 2024 · Carried
That Woodstock City Council directs the Treasurer to cancel, reduce or refund the taxes levied in 2024 as detailed in the reports.
Council, November 21, 2024 · Carried

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1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Public Planning Meeting January 13, 2025
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