Lorna Willis
Councillor · seen 2019-02-28 to 2026-09-22 · served 2022–2026
172substantive motions movedof 101 meetings the minutes record them at
50procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
151substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings 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 (3)
Council and Committee of the Whole MeetingsMarch 11, 2025
Council and Committee of the Whole MeetingsJanuary 14, 2025
Regular CouncilOctober 10, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 172)
That the report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated September 22, 2026 re: 2026 Fall Strategic Plan Update be received.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, September 22, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda of the September 8, 2026 meeting of Council be confirmed as circulated.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Finance Division, dated September 8, 2026 re: 2026 Infrastructure Ontario Borrowing By-laws be received; and That Council approve By-law 2026-47 to authorize the borrowing of $3.2 million from Infrastructure Ontario for a 10-year term at 4.11% interest rate; and That Council approve By-law 2026-48 to authorize the borrowing of $8.4 million from Infrastructure Ontario for a
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Engineering & Environment Division, dated September 8, 2026 re: 9600 South Shore Road- David Layzell Delegation be received; and That Council support a variance from the established Encroachment By-law 2002-43 waiving the requirement for a Plan of Survey completed by an Ontario Land Surveyor.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Community and Customer Services Department, Recreation & Facilities Division, dated September 8, 2026 re: Amherstview Jets Junior C Club Advertising Rights Agreement Extension, be received; and That Council authorize the extension of the advertising rights agreement with the Amherstview Jets Junior C Hockey Club for a one-year term starting in the 2026/2027 ice season with
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Community and Customer Services Department, dated September 8, 2026 re: Passenger Transportation Services By-law 2026-41 be received; and That Council enact the new Passenger Transportation Services By-law 2026-41; and That Council approve the amendments to the Transportation Network Company By-law 2022-022; and That Council repeal By-law 2022-038, a By-law to Authorize en
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation from David Lyzell re: Request for Variance from By-law 2002-43 be received; and, That Council direct staff to provide a report considering potential options relating to the request made by David Lyzell re: Request for Variance from By-law 2002-43.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Chief Administrative Officer, dated August 11, 2026 re: Naming Rights at the W.J. Henderson Community Centre, be received; and That Council approve an amendment to the existing Gift Agreement with Naming Rights between Loyalist Township and Handy Fairies to change the approved naming rights location from the Aquatic Office to the Customer Service Desk, as outlined in this
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, re: Plan of Condominium Exemption Application - Lakeside Gardens Phases 3 & 4, be received and that Council approve the request for condominium exemption under Section 9(6) of the Condominium Act for lands shown as Parts 1-21 on Plan 29R-11419 and Parts 1-19 on Plan 29R-11422 for the lands legally described as Part of Lot 35, Concession 1 and
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division, dated August 11, 2026 re: Budget Approval for Odessa Main St Reconstruction in 2027, be received; and That Council approve the $2,500,000 budget with funding sources as identified in the report for the next phase of the Odessa Main St Reconstruction, to occur in 2027.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Public Works Division, dated August 11, 2026 re: Updated Agreement for the Construction and Maintenance of County Roads and Bridges, be received; and, That Council endorse the new agreement and authorize the Mayor and CAO to execute an agreement with the County of Lennox and Addington for the routine maintenance of the County road system.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-46 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, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, July 14, 2026 re: Public Meeting and Recommendation Report - 2238052 Ontario Ltd. (Kaitlin Corporation), Loyalist Estates Phase 14 Draft Plan of Subdivision (D12-012) and Zoning By-Law Amendment (D14-009-2024), be received; and That By-law 2026-39, being a by-law to rezone the property found in Part of Lots 8, 9 and 10, Concession 1 and Broke
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Clerks Division, dated July 14, 2026 re: Partners in Mission Foodbank Community Grant Application – Additional Information, be received.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, July 14, 2026 re: Draft Plan Approval Extension - Loyalist Shores Phase 2 Subdivision, be received; and that the following be adopted: That the request by Forefront Engineering Inc. on behalf of ATEL Group, requesting an extension of draft plan approval for the Loyalist Shores Phase 2 Subdivision be received. That pursuant to Section 51(33) o
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the Committee recommends that Council approve the Cataraqui Conservation Community Grant application in the amount of $77,000.00.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the Committee recommends that Council deny the Gibson Family Health Care Charitable Foundation Community Grant application in the amount of $7,382.52.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the Committee recommends that Council deny the Kinsmen Kingston (Dream Home) Community Grant application in the amount of $38,186.00. Motion failed. Resolution 2026-173 Moved by Councillor Proderick Seconded by Councillor Budarick That the Committee recommends that Council approve the Kinsmen Kingston (Dream Home) Community Grant application in the amount of $38,186.00.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the Committee recommends that Council deny the Amherstview Jets Junior Hockey Club Community Grant application in the amount of $10,000.00. Motion failed. Resolution 2026-175 Moved by Councillor Willis Seconded by Councillor Parks That the Committee recommends that Council approve the Amherstview Jets Junior Hockey Club Community Grant application in the amount of $10,000.00.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-42 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 14, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, June 23, 2026 re: Public Meeting and Recommendation Report - 2238052 Ontario Ltd. (Kaitlin Corporation), Loyalist Estates Phase 16 Draft Plan of Subdivision (D12-015) and Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-010-2024), be received; That By-law 2026-33, being a by-law to rezone the property found in Part of Lots 8, 9 and 10, Concession 1 and Broken Fr
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Clerk's Division, dated June 23, 2026 re: Legislated Options for Council Vacancy, be received; That Council receive Deputy Mayor Nathan Townend's resignation letter dated June 15, 2026 (Appendix A); That pursuant to s. 262 of the Municipal Act , Council declare the office of the Deputy Mayor vacant; and That Council direct staff to undertake Option 1 as outlined in t he re
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Corporate Services, Strategy and Innovation Department, dated June 23, 2026 re: Asset Management - 2026 Annual Review , be received; and That Council endorse the following recommendations arising from the 2026 Annual Review: That future inflationary adjustments used within the Township's asset management program be based on the Non-Residential Building Construction Price I
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division, dated June 23, 2026 re: Establish a part of a public highway – Main Street, Bath, be received; and That By-law 2026-37, a by-law to establish Part 1 and 2 on Plan 29R-11605, being part of PIN 45133-0959, as part of the public highway known as Main Street, Bath, be enacted and passed.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Corporate Services, Strategy, and Innovation Division, dated June 23, 2026 re: Community Garden Policy, be received; That Council adopt the Community Gardens Policy; and That Council approve the establishment of a new community garden at the W.J. Henderson Community Centre.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda of the June 9, 2026 meeting of Council be confirmed as circulated.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, June 9, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Community and Customer Services Department, dated June 9, 2026 re: Proposal Re BGC South East Use of 177 Park Crescent be received; That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a license agreement with BGC South East in accordance with the terms outlined in this report for the use of the municipal property currently known as the Leisure and Activity Centre (“LAC”)
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, June 9, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, May 26, 2026 re: Proposed Fence and Pool Enclosure By-law, be received; and That By-law 2026-27, being a By-law to Prescribe the Height, Description and Requirements for Fences and Swimming Pool Enclosures within Loyalist Township be enacted and passed.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, dated May 12, 2026 re: Planning Guidelines be received; That Council endorse the Planning Guidelines attached to this report; and That Council delegate authority to the Director of Economic Growth and Community Development to make technical changes to the guidelines.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Finance Division, dated April 14th, 2026 re: 2026 Tax Rate By-law, be received; and That Council enacts By-law 2026-19,establishing the 2026 Tax Rates and due dates for collection of the 2026 property taxes.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Engineering & Environment Division, dated April 14th, 2026 re: Green Municipal Fund Municipal Fleet Electrification Grant Agreement, be received; and That Council authorize the Mayor and CAO to execute the Green Municipal Fund Municipal Fleet Electrification Grant Agreement, with final terms and conditions satisfactory to staff and legal counsel.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated March 24, 2026 re: 2026 Spring Strategic Plan Update be received; and That Council advise staff of any change in priorities for the remainder of the term of the Strategic Plan.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda of the March 10, 2026 meeting of Council be confirmed as circulated.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Economic Growth and Community Development Services Department, dated March 10, 2026 re: HAF Budget: Rezoning and Servicing for Housing Development on Surplus Lands, be received; and That Council approve the reallocation of HAF budget resources as recommended by staff to support proceeding with the preferred eligible bid received for the necessary rezoning work on the Towns
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That Council now resolve into Committee of the Whole.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That all items in the Consent Agenda except resolutions GC 2026-9, GC 2026-10 and GC-2026-21 in item 15.5 dated March 10, 2026 be approved as presented and that the necessary action be taken.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the February 24, 2026 meeting of Council and Committee of the Whole be adopted as circulated; and Resolution COW 2026-4 That the report from the Clerk's Division, dated February 24, 2026 re: Election Signs By-law, be received; That the comments provided at this Committee of the Whole meeting be
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, March 10, 2026 · Referred
That the minutes of the February 26, 2026 meeting of Community Grant Committee be received; and Resolution GC 2026-8 That the Committee recommends that Council approve the Amherst Island Agricultural Society's Community Grant application in the amount of $55,568. Resolution GC 2026-11 That the Committee recommends that Council approve the Amherst Island Recreation Association's Community Grant app
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-9 Election Signs By-law for Loyalist Township be enacted and passed.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-10 to appoint Jesse Collins as Deputy Treasurer for Loyalist Township be enacted and passed.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, March 10, 2026 · Carried
In the record
98meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
4conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
202votes in 2022Local Councillor
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings July 14, 2026
on item #19 (GC 2026-45) under 14.8 Minutes of the June 29, 2026 meeting of the Community Grant Committee, as she is a member of the Loyalist Business Association
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings April 14, 2026
relating to item 8.1 as she is an on-air volunteer at Amherst Island Radio
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings March 10, 2026
relating to item 15.5, specifically Resolution GC 2026-10, as she is an on air host with CJAI and Resolution GC 2026-21 as she is a sponsor of the Waterside Festival
Community Grant Committee February 26, 2026
relating to items 10.3 and 11.11 listed on the Agenda because she is an on air presenter in CJAI and a sponsor of the Waterside Summer Series
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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