Mike Budarick
Councillor · seen 2018-12-03 to 2026-09-22 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
74substantive motions movedof 269 meetings the minutes record them at
43procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
169substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
11meetings recorded absentof 269 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 (11)
Council and Committee of the Whole MeetingsFebruary 24, 2026
Regular CouncilAugust 14, 2023
Committee of AdjustmentMay 8, 2023
Committee of the WholeFebruary 7, 2022
Committee of the WholeNovember 1, 2021
Committee of AdjustmentJune 1, 2020
Regular CouncilJanuary 13, 2020
Committee of the WholeNovember 18, 2019
Regular CouncilNovember 12, 2019
Committee of AdjustmentNovember 12, 2019
Regular CouncilSeptember 23, 2019
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 74)
That the report from the Development Services Division, September 22, 2026 re: Walter Abicht - Request to Remove Holding Symbol - Lakeview Subdivision Phase 1, be received; and That By-Law 2026-52, being a by-law to remove the holding symbol with respect to Lakeview Phase 1, be enacted and passed.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, September 22, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-53 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, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Finance Division, dated August 11, 2026 re: Province of Ontario Permanently doubling the Provincial Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, be received; and That Council endorses the following resolution from the Municipal Finance Officers' Association of Ontario (MFOA): WHEREAS recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ont
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: Bath Main St and Windermere Intersection - MTO Connecting Links Funding Agreement, be received; and, That Council authorize the Mayor and CAO to enter the agreement, with final terms and conditions satisfactory to staff and Legal Counsel.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council direct staff to provide a report considering the advisability, feasibility and operational considerations relating to the potential drafting of a bylaw regulating smoking and vaporizing in public places and enclosed workplaces.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the Committee recommends that Council approve the Royal Canadian Legion #623 Community Grant application in the amount of $ 96,488.44.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council extend Open Forum an additional 12 minutes as permitted through Section 8.9(b) of the Loyalist Township Procedural Bylaw 2024-11.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, June 9, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Emergency Services Department, dated April 28, 2026 re: Budget Pre-Approval for Fire Department Tanker, be received; and That Council pre-approve the amount of $900,000.00 in the 2027 capital budget for the purchase of Fire Department Tanker; and That Council approve the use of $84,776.10 to be utilized from the 2026 Fire Department Tanker capital budget for the down payme
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Engineering and Environment Division dated April 14, 2026 re: Additional Budget Request - Watermain Investigation, be received; and That Council authorize a transfer of water rate capital funds from CC 230028 Sir John Johnson Reconstruction to CC 250007 in the amount of $32,500 to cover the cost for the additional inspection.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Finance Division, dated March 10th, 2026 re: Budget reallocation, be received; That Council authorize the re-allocation of $105,200 of budget from the Township's capital budget to our operating budget; and That Council authorizes the use of $105,200 of the working fund reserve to fund the expenditure in the operating budget.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, March 10, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is the largest acute care and cancer centre in Southeastern Ontario, serving more than 500,000 residents across a broad regional catchment area including Lennox & Addington, Frontenac, Hastings, Prince Edward County, Leeds & Grenville, and more; AND WHEREAS KHSC’s primary hospital site Kingston General Hospital is operating in an aged, constrained
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Engineering & Environment Division, dated January 13, 2026 re: Durham St Design Alternatives, be received; That Council approve Design Alternative #2; That Council direct staff to bring back a revision to Parking By-law 2007-031 permitting on-street parking on North St; and That Council authorize staff to obtain an easement from the School Board for winter control operatio
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, January 13, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Emergency Services Department, dated December 9, 2025 re: Mental Health Support for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) Grant Transfer Payment, be received; and That the Mayor and CAO be authorized to execute the Mental Health Support for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) Grant Transfer Payment Agreement for mental health training and supports.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Public Transportation Division, dated November 25, 2025 re: Accessible Taxi Program Update, be received; and That the Mayor and CAO be authorized to execute the agreements for an Accessible Taxi Program with Modern City Taxi, Ameys Taxi Service, the City of Kingston and Kingston Access Bus, once received, pending final terms that are satisfactory to the CAO; and That Counc
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, November 25, 2025 · Carried
That Council now resolve into Committee of the Whole.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, November 11, 2025 · Carried
That all items except 15.2 in the Consent Agenda dated November 11, 2025 be approved as presented and that the necessary action be taken.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, November 11, 2025 · Carried
That Council now resolve into Committee of the Whole.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Finance Department, dated September 9, 2025, re: 2024/2025 Provincial Gas Tax Allocation, be received; and That by-law 2025-54 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Letter of Agreement between the Province of Ontario and The Corporation of Loyalist Township, related to funding provided under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Progr
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Clerk's Division dated August 12, 2025 re: Integrity Commissioner Services be received; and That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute contract renewal with Aird & Berlis until December 31, 2027.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, August 12, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Development Services Division, dated July 8, 2025 re: Public Meeting Report - Official Plan Amendment (D09-001-2025) and Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-003-2025) - Additional Residential Units be received; and That a recommendation be brought forward to Council once comments from the Township departments, agencies and public have been addressed.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, July 8, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Economic Growth and Community Development Services Department, dated July 8th, 2025 re: Species at Risk Habitat Compensation Project - Budget Request be received; That Council approve a budget of $1.3M, funded through a third party contribution, for required species at risk compensation work.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, July 8, 2025 · Carried
That all items in the Consent Agenda dated June 24, 2025 be approved as presented and that the necessary action be taken.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, June 24, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Clerk's Division dated, April 22, 2025 re: Hot2Trot Stables 2025 Noise Exemption Request be received; and That Council approve the exemption request from noise prohibition under Activity 2 of Schedule 2 of the Noise By-law for all dates and times listed in Attachment 2.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, April 22, 2025 · Carried
That Council now resolve into Committee of the Whole.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, April 22, 2025 · Carried
That Council now resolve into Committee of the Whole.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, February 25, 2025 · Carried
That the draft policy framework be amended so that Council be informed of Administrative Policies approved by the CAO on the next feasible Council Consent Agenda for information, subject to provisions under the Municipal Act.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, February 25, 2025 · Carried
That Councillor Willis be appointed as the Chair of the Community Grant Committee for 2025.
Community Grant Committee, February 19, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve the Amherstview Lions Club Community Grant application in the amount of $5,504.
Community Grant Committee, February 19, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve the Bath Public School Community Grant application in the amount of $ 5000.
Community Grant Committee, February 19, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve the Odessa Public School Community Grant application in the amount of $3,500.
Community Grant Committee, February 19, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve the We Play for Tyler Maltby Centre Community Grant application in the amount of $3,119.80 and in-kind services of $1,005.20.
Community Grant Committee, February 19, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Finance Department, January 14, 2025 re: Appointment of Auditor for 2024 to 2028 and Results of RFP for Financial Audit Services RFP 2024-38, be received; That the Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to sign the Engagement Letter/Agreement for financial audit services with Baker Tilly LLP; and That By-la w 2025-2 being a by-law to appoint the firm of Baker Tilly KDN
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, January 14, 2025 · Carried
That Council now resolve into Committee of the Whole.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, November 26, 2024 · Carried
That all items in the Consent Agenda dated November 26, 2024 be approved as presented and that the necessary action be taken.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, November 26, 2024 · Carried
That the report from the Recreation and Facilities Division, dated November 26, 2024 re: BGC South East Annual Partnership Update, be received.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, November 26, 2024 · Carried
That the minutes of the November 12, 2024 meeting of Council and Committee of the Whole be adopted as circulated, and Resolution COW 2024-29 That the report from the Clerk's Division, dated November 12, 2024 re: Proposed Noise By-law Amendments be received, and That the item be
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, November 26, 2024 · Referred
That the minutes of the November 19, 2024 of the Heritage Committee be received; and Resolution HC 2024-26 That the report from the Development Services Division, dated November 19, 2024 re: Heritage Permit Application Amendment - 5220 Front Road, Stella, Amherst Island, be received; and That the Committee recommend that the revised heritage permit application for 5220 Front Road, Stella, Amherst
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, November 26, 2024 · Carried
That the minutes of the November 14, 2024 East Lennox & Addington OPP Detachment Board meeting and Terms of Reference of the East Lennox and Addington OPP Detachment Board be received.
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings, November 26, 2024 · Carried
That staff make application to the Green Municipal Fund for 80% funding of the Community Energy Finance Feasibility Study estimated at $150,000; and That staff be directed to make application to the Township Community Grant Program to fund for the balance of the 20% costs which is the municipal share.
Special Committee of the Whole - 2025 Budget - Capital & Operations, November 18, 2024 · Carried
That the Committee refer to staff to calculate the impact on the 2025 budget Council remuneration with a cost of living increase; and Council remuneration with the results of the market rate increase, for the Committee's consideration when it reconvenes on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Special Committee of the Whole - 2025 Budget - Capital & Operations, November 18, 2024 · Carried
In the record
258meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
7conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,594votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings September 8, 2026
on item 11.1 as his mother intends to make a donation related to the WJ Henderson Community Centre
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings July 14, 2026
on the following items under 14.8 Minutes of the June 29, 2026 meeting of the Community Grant Committee: #4 (GC 2026-30), as a family member is an employee of the parent organization of the Gibson…
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings June 9, 2026
relating to items 11.2 and 11.3 as his spouse is an employee of the Township who will be affected by the outcome of the item
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings May 26, 2026
relating to item 5.2 in Closed Session as his spouse is an employee of the Township who will be affected by the outcome of the item
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings May 12, 2026
relating to item 11.2 Leisure & Activity Center Services Petition as his spouse is an employee of the Township who will be affected by the outcome of this item
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings March 10, 2026
relating to item 11.4 as his spouse is an employee of the Township
Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings February 10, 2026
relating to items 5.1 and 5.2 listed on the Closed Session Agenda because his spouse is an employee of the Township
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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