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Tim Lauer

Councillor · seen 2023-01-16 to 2026-09-14 · served 2022–2026

26substantive motions movedof 142 meetings the minutes record them at
3procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
0substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 142 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Substantive motions moved (all 26)

THAT as recommended in Report DSE-26-34 dated July 22, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, the City of Orillia's contribution to Capital Project Number 25254 - Fittons Road West Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades project be reduced from $7,779,750 to $4,509,644, funded from the Debenture Reserve Fund.
Regular Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report PRWG-26-01 dated May 12, 2026 from the Ad Hoc Poverty Reduction Working Group, Chapter 105 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Committees and Public Appointments be amended to formally establish a Poverty Reduction Working Group as set out in Schedule "B" to the report; AND THAT staff be directed to prepare the appropriate by-law to amend the chapter; AND THAT the
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT, further to Report MC-26-07 dated March 16, 2026 from Councillor Lauer and further to the deputation dated February 9, 2026 from The Sharing Place Food Centre and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, a Community Greenhouse Working Group be established to undertake a collaborative assessment and provide recommendations on a potential Community Greenhouse facility; AND THAT the mandate of t
Regular Council Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried
THAT, further to Report DSE-26-13 dated March 17, 2026 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be directed to submit a Capital Project request, for consideration as part of the Mayor's proposed 2027 Capital Budget deliberations, for the installation of an oversized stop sign at Matchedash Street South and Elgin Street; AND THAT, subject to budget approval, staff be further
Regular Council Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report EIS-26-06 dated March 3, 2026 from the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, Chapter 1047 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Sewage - Discharge be amended as set out in Schedule "A" to the report.
Regular Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT, further to Report MC-26-01 dated December 19, 2025 from Councillor Lauer and the Supplementary Memo dated January 5, 2026 from the Corporate Services Department, the Director of Council Services/City Clerk/Deputy City Solicitor be directed to give notice and to arrange a public meeting on January 26, 2026, to consider placing the following question on the 2026 Municipal Election ballot: Page
Regular Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT, further to Operating Budget Amendment Form 2025-11-03-019 from Councillor Lauer, this Committee recommends that Contributions to Reserve and Reserve Funds be amended as follows: - Object Category - Expenses / Expenditure - Reserve Contributions - 2026 Budget on Page 161 of the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Operating Budget be increased by $700,000; - Contributions to Reserve and Reserve Funds Summar
THAT, further to Operating Budget Amendment Form 2025-10-30-029 from Councillor Lauer, this Committee recommends that the Operating Budget Summary for Council - Agencies and Committees be amended as follows: - Object Category - Information Orillia - 2026 Budget on Page 32 of the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Operating Budget be decreased by $25,000; - Object Category - Expenses / Expenditures - Grants Con
THAT, further to Capital Amendment Number 2025-10-02-006 from Councillor Lauer, this Committee recommends that the 2026 Capital Budget Summary be amended as follows: - Add new Capital Project Number 26297 for a 10-foot treed buffer to be installed on the east side of the portion of trail extending from Cedar Island Road to a point 300 metres southeast; AND THAT the project expenditure in the amoun
THAT, further to Capital Amendment Number 2025-10-02-007 from Councillor Lauer, this Committee recommends that the 2026 Capital Budget Summary be amended as follows: - Add new Capital Project Number 26303 to resurface a 40 metre section of Dunlop Street immediately in front of the main entrance to Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital; AND THAT the project expenditure in the amount of $20,000 be fun
THAT Report CS-25-61 dated September 30, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding a budget performance status update for the tri- annual period as of August 31, 2025 be received as information.
Regular Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-25-37 dated September 16, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, Chapter 461 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - User Fees - Environmental Services and Operations - Stormwater, be repealed and replaced as set out in Schedule "A1" of the report; AND THAT the new Stormwater User Fees Structure become effective for Residential, Multi Resid
Regular Council Meeting, September 22, 2025 · Carried
THAT the confidential Council Information Package memo dated February 18, 2025 from the Corporate Services Department regarding an update to a staffing matter be received; AND THAT the confidential direction provided to staff be adopted.
Regular Council Meeting, March 3, 2025 · Carried
THAT, further to Report DSE-25-03 dated January 2, 2025 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be directed to implement permanent all-way stops at the intersection of Brant Street East and Matchedash Street.
Regular Council Meeting, January 13, 2025 · Lost
THAT the recommendations of Council Committee be
Regular Council Meeting, January 13, 2025 · Referred
4. THAT as recommended in Report CS-24-24 dated July 29, 2024 from the Corporate Services Department, staff be directed to report back through the 2025 Budget deliberations on the costs and potential revenue associated with establishing waterfront parking fees.
Regular Council Meeting, August 12, 2024 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report MC-24-08 dated July 9, 2024 from Councillor Lauer, temporary four-way stops at the intersections of Brant Street and Canice Street, as well as Tecumseth Street and Lightfoot Drive (formerly Centennial Drive) be immediately implemented until the end of the 2024 construction season; AND THAT the cost of the temporary signage at the two intersections in the amount of $5,
Regular Council Meeting, July 15, 2024 · Carried
THAT confidential Report CS-23-55 dated November 30, 2023 from the Corporate Services Department regarding a property offer be received as information at this time.
Council Meeting, December 11, 2023 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-23-21 dated April 17, 2023 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, pursuant to Subsection 51(33) of the Planning Act, the lapsing date for the Draft Plan of Subdivision Application No. 43T-19001 (Paul Federico Orillia (144 Elgin Street) Ventures Inc. - formerly 144 Elgin Street) be extended from May 22, 2023 to May 22, 2024; AND THAT pursuant to
Council Meeting, May 1, 2023 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-23-20 dated April 4, 2023 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be directed to conduct community outreach through the 2023 growing season to determine the demand for new community gardens at Hillcrest Park and York Street Park; AND THAT subject to community support for new community gardens at Hillcrest Park and York Street Park, staff be
Council Meeting, April 17, 2023 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report MC-23-05 dated March 22, 2023 from Councillor Lauer, a Working Group be created to review the delivery of economic development services in the City of Orillia with a mandate to: - Provide comments and advice during the Economic Development Strategy Project through to completion - Explore other economic development models - Consider the re-establishment of the Economic
Council Meeting, April 3, 2023 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report CS-23-15 dated March 21, 2023 from the Corporate Services Department, the form of draft by-law and franchise agreement attached as Schedule "A" to the report be approved and the submission thereof to the Ontario Energy Board for approval pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Municipal Franchises Act be authorized; AND THAT the Ontario Energy Board be requeste
Council Meeting, April 3, 2023 · Carried
THAT as recommended in Report DSE-23-13 dated March 4, 2023 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be authorized to enter into a cost-sharing agreement with the Ministry of Transportation to reconstruct a multi-use trail on the north side of Coldwater Road only, from Highway 11 to Murphy Road; AND THAT staff be directed to report back to Council once a formal agreement is
Council Meeting, March 20, 2023 · Carried
THAT Report CS-23-12 dated February 13, 2023 from the Corporate Services Department regarding the Statement of the Treasurer prepared pursuant to Section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, be received as information.
Council Meeting, March 20, 2023 · Carried
THAT, further to Report DSE-23-12 dated February 24, 2023 from the Development Services and Engineering Department, staff be directed to retain the services of an independent professional planner and solicitor to support the Committee's denial of the Minor Variance application (694 Broadview Avenue) and to facilitate any potential settlement negotiations; AND THAT $20,000 be authorized for legal f
Council Meeting, March 20, 2023 · Carried
THAT confidential Report CAO-23-03 dated January 9, 2023 from the Chief Administrative Office regarding COVID-19 Prevention Policy - Non-Compliance be received; AND THAT staff be directed to prepare a report on the policy.
Council Meeting, January 16, 2023 · Carried

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