Jake Ennis
Councillor · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-09-22 · served 2022–2026
35substantive motions movedof 101 meetings the minutes record them at
5procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
127substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
12meetings recorded absentof 101 they were on the record for
—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 Loyalist’s own minutes.
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This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (12)
Council and Committee of the Whole MeetingsAugust 11, 2026
Council and Committee of the Whole MeetingsMarch 10, 2026
Council and Committee of the Whole MeetingsNovember 11, 2025
Council and Committee of the Whole MeetingsSeptember 23, 2025
Council and Committee of the Whole MeetingsMay 27, 2025
Council and Committee of the Whole MeetingsApril 22, 2025
Council and Committee of the Whole MeetingsJanuary 14, 2025
Council and Committee of the Whole MeetingsDecember 10, 2024
Council and Committee of the Whole MeetingsNovember 12, 2024
Council and Committee of the Whole MeetingsAugust 13, 2024
Council and Committee of the Whole MeetingsJune 11, 2024
Council and Committee of the Whole MeetingsApril 9, 2024
Substantive motions moved (all 35)
That the report from the Chief Administrative Officer, dated September 8, 2026 re: Naming Rights at the W.J. Henderson Community Centre, be received; That Council authorise the Mayor and CAO to execute a Gift Agreement with Naming Rights with Marion Budarick for the naming rights to the Sports Hall of Fame; and That Council authorise the Mayor and CAO to execute an agreement with the Amherstview J
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Clerk's Division, dated September 8, 2026 re: Joint Compliance Audit Committee Appointments, be received; and That Council approve and enact by-law 2026-50, a by-law to establish and appoint members to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026-2030 term of Council.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That staff bring forward a report relating to the reallocation of annual savings and revenues that result from the licencing of the Leisure and Activity Centre to capital reserves for future recreation and capital investments during the 2027 budgetary process.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, June 9, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the delegation request from the Odessa Agricultural Society; and That Council waive the Emergency Services Fees as supplied by Miscellaneous Fees By-law (By-law 2025-22) for the Tractor Pull and Demolition scheduled during the July Annual Fair totalling $11,702.72, and that a staff report be brought back relating to Emergency Services Fees for community events.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Clerk's Division, dated May 12, 2026 re: Leisure & Activity Center Services Petition, be received; That the petition as attached to this report, be received; and That staff provide Council with a report during the June 9, 2026 Regular Council Meeting with consideration to the requested motion as outlined through the petition.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division, April 28, 2026, re: Results of County Tender 2026-01 - County Road 2 Reconstruction Odessa, be received; and That Council authorize a transfer of general rate capital funds from CC 230028 Sir John Johnson Reconstruction to CC 240013 - Odessa Main St Reconstruction in the amount of $76,944; and That Council authorize to reallocate $543,
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Finance Division, dated March 24th, 2026 re: Gravel Pit Appeals, be received; That Council delegates authority to the Director of Finance/Treasurer to finalize the remaining appeals; and That Council directs staff to report back to Council once the remaining appeals have been finalized.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, March 24, 2026 re: 2024162 Ontario Ltd. - Request to Remove Holding Symbol - Lakeside Ponds Phase 2 Stage 4, be received; and That By-Law 2026-12, being a by-law to remove the holding symbol with respect to Lakeside Ponds Phase 2 Stage 4, be enacted and passed.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division, dated October 28, 2025 re: Bath Connecting Link Intake 11 - Municipal Support for Application, be received; and That Loyalist Township Council support an application to the Connecting Link funding program for the Intersection Upgrades to Bath Main St and Windermere Blvd construction project.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, October 28, 2025 · Carried
That report from the Development Services Division, September 9, 2025 re: Lakeside Ponds Phase 2 Stage 3, Block 107 - Part Lot Control request, be received; and That By-Law 2025-51, being a by-law to lift part lot control requirements for Block 107 on Registered Plan 29M-69, for the Lakeside Ponds Phase 2 Stage 3, Plan of Subdivision, be enacted and passed.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That the delegation from Scott Kelly and Margaret McKenna of Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. regarding the proposed Switzerville Solar Project, be received.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, August 12, 2025 · Carried
That the report and presentation from the Corporate Services, Strategy and Innovation Department, August 12, 2025, re: 2025 Draft Asset Management Plan, be received; That Council approve the 2025 Draft Asset Management Plan and its recommendations as attached to this report with any budget implications each year to be approved in the budget process and authorize the Director of Corporate Services,
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, August 12, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, dated June 24, 2025 re: Road Allowance Land Sale - Road Allowance Between Lot 19 and 20 Concession 2 Closed by LA162597 Between Millhaven Road and CN Rail, be received; That Council declare surplus to the municipal need and dispose a portion of land described as Road Allowance Between Lot 19 and 20 Concession 2 Closed by LA162597 Between Mill
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, June 24, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, dated June 10, 2025 re: Request to Waive Planning Application Fees - 142 Lodge Street, be received; and That Council waive the minor variance application fee for an upcoming minor variance application for a hot tub at 142 Lodge Street.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, June 10, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, May 13, 2025 re: Lakeside Phase 8 Stage 1 - Assumption of One Foot Reserve, be received; and That By-law 2025-33 being a by-law to establish and assume a one foot reserve described as Block 12 on Plan 29M-72 be enacted and passed.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, May 13, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation from Jack Ammendolia of Watson & Associates be received.
Special Committee of the Whole Meetings, April 29, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Clerk's Division, dated April 29, 2025 re: Ward Boundary Review Final Report, be received; That the Committee recommend Option 2; That Option 2 be
Special Committee of the Whole Meetings, April 29, 2025 · Referred
That the report from the Development Services Division, April 08, 2025, re: Emma Street Lots - Parts 1 to 3, 9 & 10 on Plan 29R-11470 - Part Lot Control Request, be received; and That By-law 2025-25, being a by-law to lift part lot control as it applies to Block 34 and Block 31 on Plan 29M-057 be enacted and passed.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, April 8, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division, dated March 11, 2025 re: Proposed Termination of Lakeside Gardens Watermain Flushing Agreement, be received; and That Council direct staff to provide written notice to 1311354 Ontario Inc. and 1576480 Ontario Ltd. of the Township's intention to terminate the agreement.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, March 11, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda of the February 11, 2025 meeting of Council be confirmed as circulated; That Council waive Section 7.3 c of the Procedural By-law to permit more than one member to attend the meeting virtually.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, February 11, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Finance Division, October 22, 2024 re: 2023 Year-end Financial Statements and Net Surplus, be received; and that The draft 2023 audited financial statements be approved. The draft 2023 audited trust fund financial statements be approved. The 2023 audited financial statements be filed by staff with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. In accordance with the Operat
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, October 22, 2024 · Carried
That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division, dated October 22nd, 2024 re: Capital Project Prioritization Policy, be received; and That staff be directed to bring forward updates to the policy to a Committee of the Whole meeting prior to the 2026 budget deliberations considering the comments received at this meeting.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, October 22, 2024 · Carried
That the report from the Utilities Division, September 24, 2024, re: Low-volume Bulk Water Station, be received; and That Council approves the classification of this new station as a bulk water hauler and the applicable rate be charged to station users as per By-law 2023-082 the Water and Sewage User Rates and Service Charges By-law, as amended.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, September 24, 2024 · Carried
That Council now resolve into Committee of the Whole.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, September 10, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 2024-73 to confirm the proceedings of Council of Loyalist Township be enacted and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and seal.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, July 9, 2024 · Carried
That recommendation 2 be amended to state: "That Council direct staff to report back on options for an updated draft Community Grant Policy which aligns with the Kingston Solar Agreement." Name In Favour Opposed Councillor Budarick X Councillor Ennis X Councillor Parks X Councillor Proderick X Councillor Willis X Deputy Mayor Townend X Mayor Jim Hegadorn X Total 3 4 Motion is
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, May 14, 2024 · Lost
That the report from the Development Services Division, dated March 26, 2024 re: Amherstview West Secondary Plan - Scope Change, be received; That Council approve an additional allocation of $42,217 to complete the proposed scope of work by July 2024; and That the additional cost be funded by Development Charges.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, March 26, 2024 · Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, March 12, 2024 re: Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review, be received; and That Council authorize staff to commence a review of the Loyalist Township Zoning By-law in accordance with Section 26(9) of the Planning Act .
Council and Committee of the Whole, March 12, 2024 · Carried
That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division, March 12, 2024 re: Odessa Public School Traffic Concerns on North and Durham Streets, be received; That Council direct staff to bring forward an updated policy and by-law for community safety zones; That Council direct staff to bring forward an updated parking by-law; and That Council direct staff to report back on the results of the r
Council and Committee of the Whole, March 12, 2024 · Carried
That Council receive the resignation of Evelyn Latham from the Committee of Adjustment and Appeals Committee; That Council appoint Justin James to the Committee of Adjustment and Appeals Committee; That By-law 2024-29 a by-law to amend By-law 2024-8 a by-law to appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment be enacted and passed; and That By-Law 2024-30 a by-law to amend by-law 2024-9 a by-law to
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, February 27, 2024 · Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, February 27, 2024 re: Lakeside Phase 6 Plan of Subdivision and Lakeside Phase 2 Stage 5 Plan of Subdivision- Assumption of One Foot Reserves, be received; and That By-law 2024-24 being a by-law to assume one foot reserves, described as Block 47 on Plan 29M-34 & Block 18 on Plan 29M-21 be enacted and passed.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, February 27, 2024 · Carried
That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division, February 27, 2024 re: Signage Options at County Road 6 and County Road 23 Roundabout, be received; and That staff be directed to include Loyalist Township lettering in the retaining wall design for the roundabout.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, February 27, 2024 · Carried
That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division, February 13, 2024 re: Proposed Property Exchange with Limestone District School Board be received; and That Council authorize staff to proceed with the proposed land transfer of the two parcels on North Street as outlined in the letter from the Limestone District School Board; and That Council authorize staff to request the transfer fo
Regular Council, February 13, 2024 · Carried
That the minutes of the Meeting of Council - December 11, 2023 be adopted as circulated.
Regular Council, January 9, 2024 · Carried
That the minutes of the 20th Session regular Council - November 13, 2023 be adopted as circulated.
Regular Council, November 27, 2023 · Carried
In the record
89meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
2conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,555votes in 2022Local Councillor
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings July 14, 2026
on item #3 (GC 2026-29) under 14.8 Minutes of the June 29, 2026 meeting of the Community Grant Committee, as he is a member of the board of the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings June 24, 2025
on Item 11.5 on the Agenda as he has been approached by a potential proponent to lease property
What this does not measure
- Motions moved is not a measure of effectiveness. Who moves a motion is often a seat convention or a committee role, and the member who does the work on a file is frequently not the one who reads it out.
- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
- Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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