Bonita Desroches
Councillor · seen 2022-11-23 to 2025-02-12 · served 2022–2026
81substantive motions movedof 86 meetings the minutes record them at
14procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
111substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
5meetings recorded absentof 86 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 Penetanguishene’s own minutes.
In their own words, via the Town
Penetanguishene does not publish a description of this member on its council pages, or this record has not found one.
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 (5)
Special CouncilJanuary 15, 2025
CouncilJanuary 15, 2025
Committee of the WholeJanuary 15, 2025
CouncilJanuary 10, 2024
Committee of the WholeJanuary 10, 2024
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 81)
WHEREAS Council received the correspondence dated December 13, 2024, from the Township of Tay, regarding their withdrawal from The Culture Alliance in the Heart of Georgian Bay; and WHEREAS The Culture Alliance in the Heart of Georgian Bay (Culture Alliance) is a joint committee comprised of members and volunteers from The Town of Midland, The Town of Penetanguishene, the Township of Tiny and the
Committee of the Whole, February 12, 2025 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Planning and Development Services Section be approved.
Council, December 11, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Paper Ballot consideration in 2026 Municipal Election (LS) Provide paper ballots as an option for consideration in the 2026 Municipal Election Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2025 Culture Alliance (LS) Prov
Committee of the Whole, December 11, 2024 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Planning and Development Services Section be approved.
Council, November 13, 2024 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Planning and Development Services Section be approved.
Council, October 9, 2024 · Carried
THAT confirmation by-law 2024-49, be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Council, October 9, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Recreation and Community Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Skateboard Park Review Public consultation on growth and development Mayor D. Rawson Q4-2024 GBCSC - Cycle of Hope Event Explore opportunities to assist GBCSC grow Cycle of Hope Event Counci
Committee of the Whole, October 9, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Draft 2025 Council and Committee of the Whole meeting schedule included with this report be approved as presented.
Committee of the Whole, October 9, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Paper Ballot consideration in 2026 Municipal Election (CL) Provide paper ballots as an option for consideration in the 2026 Municipal Election Mayor D. Rawson Q1-2025 Non-resident fee review up
Committee of the Whole, October 9, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Town of Penetanguishene submit a proposal to the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility to operate a Seniors Active Living Centre; AND THAT the Town commit to providing $51,000 of in-kind contributions to the operation of a Senior Active Living Centre; AND FURTHER THAT $10,000 be included in the 2025 operating budget for the start-up and operation of a Senior Active Living Centre and $3,0
Council, September 11, 2024 · Carried
THAT confirmation by-law 2024-42, be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Council, September 11, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Transportation and Environmental Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Traffic Calming measures for Bellisle Drive / Thompsons Road Recommendations for traffic calming and street safety for pedestrians. Councillor S. Marchand Q3-2024 Septage disposal an
Committee of the Whole, September 11, 2024 · Carried
THAT $87,640.11 be included in the 2025 capital budget process for the implementation of Phase 2 of the digital records management project; AND THAT phase 2 be funded by the 2024 Capital Carry Forward, Water and Wastewater rates & Service Delivery Review Reserve.
Committee of the Whole, September 11, 2024 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Finance and Corporate Services Section be approved.
Council, August 14, 2024 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Finance and Corporate Services Section be approved.
Council, July 10, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene introduce the following by-laws; 2024-28, 2024-29 and 2024-30 AND THAT by-laws be read a first time and deemed to be read a second and third time and
Council, July 10, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Town of Penetanguishene enter into a two (2) year contract, with the potential for a two (2) year extension, in single-year increments, with JDM Lines to Supply, Deliver and install Pavement Markings; AND THAT the Clerk and Mayor are hereby approved to sign the contract.
Committee of the Whole, July 10, 2024 · Carried
THAT the revised Surplus Equipment and Vehicles Policy (revision date 2024-06-13) be approved as presented; AND THAT this updated Policy replace the Town’s current Surplus Equipment and Vehicles Policy (adopted date 2015-05-27).
Committee of the Whole, July 10, 2024 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Finance and Corporate Services Section be approved.
Council, June 12, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole agenda for June 12, 2024, be approved as presented.
Committee of the Whole, June 12, 2024 · Carried
THAT staff be directed to proceed with securing an agreement for the concession stand operations at the Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre without releasing a Request for Proposals; AND THAT an agreement be secured with the current concession stand provider ‘the Snack Shack’; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to bring forward the necessary by-law and agreement for approval; AND FINALLY THA
Committee of the Whole, June 12, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment Z.A. 5/2024 to remove the Holding (H) Symbol for the property municipally known as 167 McArthur Drive be approved; AND THAT a by-law be passed to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2022-17 to enact Z.A. 5/2024.
Council, May 8, 2024 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Finance and Corporate Services Section be approved minus 9 b ii
Council, May 8, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole agenda for May 8, 2024, be approved as presented.
Committee of the Whole, May 8, 2024 · Carried
THAT public consultation on the proposed Penetanguishene Telecommunication Facility Notice Protocol be conducted in accordance with Staff Report PL 2024-22.
Committee of the Whole, May 8, 2024 · Carried
THAT the following minutes of Council meetings be confirmed and adopted as circulated: Special Council - March 13, 2024 Council - March 13, 2024
Council, April 10, 2024 · Carried
THAT Council approve the recommendation from the Wellbeing and Accessibility Committee for the 2024 recipient of the Town’s Youth Endowment Fund; AND THAT Council provide delegated authority to the Wellbeing and Accessibility Committee to administer the Town’s Youth Endowment Fund moving forward while adhering to by-law 2011-08.
Council, April 10, 2024 · Carried
THAT Council approves the following recommended appointment to the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment Board: Doug Taylor – Community Representative Mayor Doug Rawson – Council Representative
Council, April 10, 2024 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Finance and Corporate Services Section be approved.
Council, April 10, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Recreation and Community Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: Item Key Deliverables Council Member Expected Date Options for an accessible mat at municipal beaches Provide options and costs for providing an accessible mat on municipal beaches Mayor D. Rawson Q2-2024
Committee of the Whole, April 10, 2024 · Carried
THAT Staff be directed to proceed in accordance with the request made on February 14, 2024.
Special Council, March 13, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS the safety and well-being of the Town of Penetanguishene community and its residents are of paramount importance to Council; AND WHEREAS Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) also known as domestic violence, poses a significant threat to the security and welfare of individuals within our community, involving any use of physical or sexual force, as well as emotiona
Council, March 13, 2024 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Finance and Corporate Services Section be approved.
Council, March 13, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole agenda for March 13, 2024, be approved as presented.
Committee of the Whole, March 13, 2024 · Carried
THAT the HEWSF application for funding for the Robert Street Wells project be submitted to the Provincial Government for potential project funding.
Committee of the Whole, March 13, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Alternative Planning Notice Policy (Attachment #1 to PL-2024-10) be approved as presented.
Committee of the Whole, March 13, 2024 · Carried
THAT Section 1.22 of By-law 2023-36 be amended by deleting the word “Fire” from Section 1.22 Definitions. AND THAT a By-law amending the Open-Air Burning By-law 2023-36 be presented to Council for Approval.
Committee of the Whole, March 13, 2024 · Carried
THAT Policy RCS-01-2024 being the Environmentally Inspired Mowing Policy be amended to enable private property owners to grow their grass above the maximum 20.3 cm (8 in) eight inches for the month of May only to participate in No Mow Maybe approved as per Staff Report PL-2024-13.
Committee of the Whole, March 13, 2024 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained within Committee of the Whole Report related to the Finance and Corporate Services Section be approved.
Council, February 14, 2024 · Carried
THAT Council approve the acquisition of a second 4.3 m drainage easement across 45 Edward to address the drainage ditch encroachment; AND THAT staff bring forward an easement agreement and by-law for Council approval
Committee of the Whole, February 14, 2024 · Carried
In the record
81meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
9conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,362votes in 2022Local Councillor
Special Committee of the Whole December 6, 2023
in items related to the Penetanguishene Public Library
Special Committee of the Whole March 22, 2023
on this item and did not participate in the vote or discussion
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- 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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