Declaration of Interest
Under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, the Township establishes and maintains a public registry of pecuniary (financial) interests declared by council, committee and board members at a meeting.
Disclosing an interest
In disclosing a pecuniary interest, legislation requires a member to:
- Disclose their interest and the general nature of the matter prior to any consideration at the meeting
- File a written statement of their interest and its general nature with the Clerk using the Declaration of Interest Form
- Not take part in the discussion of or vote on any question in respect of the matter
- Not attempt in any way whether before, during or after the meeting to influence the voting on the matter
For more information, please contact the Clerk's Department at 705-728-4784 x2015.
Declaration of interest registry
| Meeting Date | Member | Meeting Type | Agenda Item Number | Reason for Disclosure | Declaration Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2020 | Mayor Don Allen | Open Meeting | 8.2 Approval of Scope - Integrity Commissioner Services |
Suspended investigation by Integrity Commissioner pertaining to Mayor's conduct |
Form |
| May 27, 2020 | Councillor Jack Hanna | Closed Meeting | 3.2 Micks Subdivision Agreement Negotiations (Midhurst Secondary Plan) |
Potential Litigation |
Form |
| August 5, 2020 | Mayor Don Allen | Open Meeting | 7.6 Integrity Commissioner Results of RFP |
Suspended investigation by Integrity Commissioner pertaining to Mayor's conduct |
Form |
| August 26, 2020 | Patti Kennedy | Open Meeting | 4.8 Consent Application B03/20 |
Member's home is within the notice area for the application |
Form |
| August 26, 2020 | Lorran Cooney | Open Meeting | 4.8 Consent Application B03/20 |
Member's home is within the notice area for the application |
Form |
| September, 2, 2020 | Mayor Don Allen | Open Meeting | 12.1 By-law -Appointment of Integrity Commissioner |
Ongoing investigation |
Form |
| September 16, 2020 | Mayor Don Allen | Open Meeting | 10.1 Notice of Motion - Requesting Integrity Commissioner's report |
Ongoing investigation |
Form |
| October 21, 2020 | Mayor Don Allen |
Open Meeting |
3.2 Integrity Commissioner's Report |
Investigation |
Form |
| November 11, 2020 | Mayor Don Allen | Open Meeting | 5.1 Approval of Minutes | Relating to October 21, 2020 meeting | Form |
| November 11, 2020 | Mayor Don Allen | Closed Meeting | 3.1 Enter into Closed Session | Relating to the matter being discussed in Closed Session | Form |
| January 27, 2021 | Lorran Cooney |
Closed Meeting |
3.1 Enter into Closed Session | Topic: LPAT No. PL200425 - B03/20 (N. Lengyel) | Form |
| February 24, 2021 | Patti Kennedy |
Open Meeting |
5.2 Application B03/20 | Neighbour's Application | Form |
| March 3, 2021 | Deputy Mayor Coughlin |
Open Meeting |
8.1.1 ZB-2021-002 | Topic - Application made by J. & M. Coughlin | Form |
| April 7, 2021 | Deputy Mayor Coughlin |
Open Meeting |
8.8 ZB-2021-002 | Topic - Application made by J. & M. Coughlin | Form |
| April 7, 2021 | Deputy Mayor Coughlin |
Open Meeting |
13.1 - Bylaw 5000-334 | Topic - Application made by J. & M. Coughlin | Form |
| June 16, 2021 | Deputy Mayor Coughlin |
Closed Meeting |
3.1 - Development Charges | Topic - Intent for Application | Form |
| June 16, 2021 | Deputy Mayor Coughlin |
Open Meeting |
3.1 & 10.1.6 - Development Charges Delegation and Information Report | Topic - Intent for Application | Form |
| June 30, 2021 | Lorran Cooney |
Open Meeting |
5.1 Ontario Land Tribunal Decision - 45 Huron Street (B03/20) | Member's home is within the notice area for the application | Form |
| October 6, 2021 | Deputy Mayor Coughlin |
Open Meeting |
10.2 Development Charge Exemptions and Additional Residential Units (ARU's) | Pending application | Form |
| October 26, 2022 | Henry Vander Wielen |
Open Meeting |
4.4 Consent Application B13/22 | Owner of the subject property | Form |
| March 1, 2023 | Councillor Danielle Alexander |
Open Meeting |
11.3 County of Simcoe Bursary Program | Immediate family will be applying | Form |
| March 15, 2023 | Councillor Danielle Alexander |
Open Meeting |
12.3 EDHS Commencement Awards and Bursaries | Immediate family will potentially be applying | Form |
| April 05, 2023 | Councillor Matt Garwood |
Open Meeting |
11.4 Georgian College Lease Agreement | Full-time Employment - Georgian College | Form |
| May 11, 2023 | Donna Kenwell |
Open Meeting |
4.2 Heritage Tax Refund Program - Property Approval | Owner of the property | Form |
| July 5, 2023 |
Councillor Matt Garwood |
Open Meeting |
4.2 Flos Ag. Society request for donation for student bussing costs | Current 2nd Vice President for the Flos Ag. Society | Form |
| February 8, 2024 | Donna Kenwell |
Open Meeting |
4.1 Heritage Tax Refund Program - Property Approval | Owner of the property | Form |
| February 21, 2024 | Deputy Mayor George Cabral |
Open Meeting |
10.2 County of Simcoe Bursary Program | Committee member of the County of Simcoe Bursary Committee | Form |
| February 21, 2024 |
Councillor Matt Garwood |
Open Meeting |
10.2 County of Simcoe Bursary Program | The associated report mentions the Councillor's full-time employer | Form |
| April 17, 2024 |
Councillor Anita Moore |
Open Meeting |
12.2 To request the Province review and reverse its decision to deny an application for a Family Medical Practice within the Elmvale area | Ontario Health is the Councillor’s Employer | Form |
| April 17, 2024 | Deputy Mayor Cabral | Open Meeting | 12.2 To request the Province review and reverse its decision to deny an application for a Family Medical Practice within the Elmvale area | Lobbying other Family Doctor’s to consider opening a practice in the same location | Form |
| May 1, 2024 | Deputy Mayor Cabral | Closed Session | 3.2 Community Assistance Program | Personal Relationship with applicants | Form |
| June 6, 2024 | Donna Kenwell | Open Meeting | 4.5 Heritage Tax Refund Program - Application Review | Owner of the property | Form |
| September 8, 2024 | Councillor Matt Garwood | Open Meeting | 4.1 Request for Donation for Student Transportation to the Elmvale Fall Fair Parade | Current 2nd Vice President for the Flos Agricultural Society | Form |
| October 2, 2024 | Councillor Anita Moore | Open Meeting | 7.1 Resolution re: AMO and OMA Joint Health Resolution Campaign | Ontario Health is the Councillor's Employer | Form |
| December 3, 2024 | Councillor Matt Garwood | Open Meeting | 3.1 Capital Project 2020-25 Elmvale Community Park Master Plan | Current 2nd Vice President for the Flos Agricultural Society | Form |
| February 5, 2025 | Mayor Coughlin | Open Meeting | 8.5 White Owl Properties, 2333 Cassell Drive – Reduction of Securities and Certificate of Final Completion | Family Rents Space to White Owl Properties | Form |
| February 19, 2025 | Mayor Coughlin | Open Meeting | 6.1 Elmvale District High School Donation Request for Student Exchange to O'Chiese First Nation, Alberta. | Family Member Participating in the Exchange | Form |
| February 19, 2025 | Deputy Mayor Cabral | Open Meeting | 9.6 County of Simcoe Bursary Program | Current member of the County of Simcoe Bursary Committee | Form |
| July 29, 2025 | Councillor Matt Garwood | Open Meeting | 6.1 Lease Agreement with Georgian College - 1254 Sunnidale Rd - Fire Station 1 | Georgian College is full-time employer | Form |
| September 3, 2025 | Deputy Mayor Cabral | Open Meeting | 11.3 Noise Exemption Request | Noise exemption application is in the Deputy Mayor's name | Form |
| September 17, 2025 | Councillor Matt Garwood | Open Meeting | 4.1 Flos Agricultural Donation Request for Student Transportation to the 2025 Elmvale Fall Fair | Councillor is the 1st Vice President of the Flos Agricultural Society | Form |
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