The Kincardine Record

Rory Cavanagh

Councillor · seen 2022-11-16 to 2026-09-09 · served 2022–2026

224substantive motions movedof 191 meetings the minutes record them at
46procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
240substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
10meetings recorded absentof 191 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 Kincardine’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 (10)

Nuclear Advisory Ad-Hoc CommitteeJuly 13, 2026
Council MeetingNovember 12, 2025
Special Council MeetingNovember 5, 2025
Nuclear Advisory Ad-Hoc CommitteeNovember 5, 2025
Nuclear Advisory Ad-Hoc CommitteeJuly 14, 2025
Council MeetingJuly 10, 2024
Special Council MeetingFebruary 12, 2024
Committee of the WholeFebruary 22, 2023
Council MeetingFebruary 22, 2023
Special Council MeetingFebruary 3, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 224)

That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated September 9, 2026 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Council Meeting, September 9, 2026 · Carried
That Council approves a submission to the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) for the proposed Davidson Centre Ice Floor Replacement Project.
Council Meeting, July 22, 2026 · Carried
That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of July 22, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 090.
Council Meeting, July 22, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the following amendment to the agenda: 1. 5.1 b - Kincardine Hospital Foundation Delegation and cheque presentation.
Council Meeting, July 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve participation in the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM), taking place September 22–26, 2026, in Walkerton; and further That Council amend the 2026 Budget to authorize funding of up to $25,000 from the Tourism Reserve Fund 60 to support the design, production, and installation of a Municipality of Kincardine promotional exhibit and associated display material
Council Meeting, July 8, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Council meetings held on June 3, 2026 and June 10, 2026 be adopted as printed.
Council Meeting, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council award Contract No. RFT ES 2026-9500-2 – Kincardine Water Treatment Plant Capacity Upgrades Project to Baseline Constructors Inc. in the amount of $11,768,544 inclusive of non-refundable HST, contingency and allowances; Further that Council approve a budget amendment for Project 9500 – Bruce Power Water Supply/Kincardine Water Treatment Plant Upgrades in the amount of $2,762,495 to fun
Council Meeting, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council award Contract No. ES-2026-9500-1 – In-Line Booster Pump Station and Watermain Extension to Birnam Excavating Ltd. in the amount of $4,646,619.12 including non-refundable HST; and Further that Council approve a budget amendment to Project 9500 (Bruce Power Water Supply Project) to include the In-Line Booster Pump Station and Watermain Extension Project in the amount of $4,646,619.12,
Council Meeting, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council amend the 2026 budget to include the purchase of a specialized loader bucket attachment in the amount of $48,000, funded from the Lifecycle Reserve Fund.
Council Meeting, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That Resolution 06/24/26-10 be
Council Meeting, June 24, 2026 · Referred
That Council direct staff to work with the purchaser and realtors to amend the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the surplus property at 543 Bervie Side Road, to extend the expiration of the Agreement from June 30, 2026 to a date agreeable to the purchaser but no later than September 30, 2026. That Staff bring back a by-law on a future agenda to create the block of land as a separate parcel enabling
Council Meeting, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 24th day of June, 2026: 1. Amend Zoning By-law (Brindley) By-law 2026 - 072 2. Amend Zoning By-law (Breymark Homes Ltd.) By-law 2026 - 073
Council Meeting, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 24th day of June, 2026: 1. Award the KWTP Upgrades Tender (ES-2026-9500-2) By-law 2026 - 074 2. Award In-Line Booster Pump Station and Watermain Extension Bruce Power Tender (ES-2026-9500-1) By-law 2026 - 075 Yes (3) Kenneth Craig, Mike Hinchberger, and Rory Cavanagh No (1) Bill Stewart Conflict (4)
Council Meeting, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive KPMG LLP’s 2025 Audit Findings Report; and Further That Council approve the 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements as presented.
Council Meeting, June 10, 2026 · Carried
That the “Appointment By-law Enforcement Officers (Municipal Support Services Inc.) 2026 By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 068.
Council Meeting, June 10, 2026 · Carried
That Jason Munro be added to the Slate of Nominees for the Office of Councillor At-Large.
Special Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
That the “Appoint Jason Munro to Fill the Vacancy in the Office of Councillor At-Large By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 066.
Special Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the following addition to the agenda: 1. 9.0 Motion - additional reason to go into closed "a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or Local Board (Bruce K Holdings - Gary St. Development Update).
Council Meeting, May 27, 2026 · Carried
That Council amend the 2026 Operating Budget to include $29,416 from the Building Reserve Fund (70%)/Contingency Reserve Fund (30%) to extend the Records Management Assistant position to December 2026.
Council Meeting, May 27, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the recommendations contained in the consent agenda dated May 27, 2026 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Council Meeting, May 27, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive this report for information regarding the implications of the Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement), 2025 and the associated impacts on the Municipality’s procurement practices; and Further that staff be directed to report back on required updates to Procurement Policy FIN.08 and associated resource requirements arising from the Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directiv
Council Meeting, May 13, 2026 · Carried
That the “Bruce Power Water Supply Agreement Amendment (1) By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 050. Yes (3) Mike Hinchberger, Rory Cavanagh, and Kenneth Craig No (1) Bill Stewart Conflict (4) Amanda Steinhoff-Gray, Stellina Williams, Beth Blackwell, and Jennifer Prenger Councillor Blackwell, Councillor Prenger, and Councillo
Council Meeting, May 13, 2026 · Carried
That the "Bruce Power Capacity Funding Agreement (2026) By-law" be hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed as By-law No. 2026 - 058.
Council Meeting, May 13, 2026 · Carried
That Beth Blackwell be added to the Slate of Nominees for the Office of Deputy Mayor.
Council Meeting, April 22, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the following deletion from the agenda: 1. 6.1h - Surplus Lands
Council Meeting, April 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council direct staff to update the current Seasonal Patio By-law (2025-119) and associated policy, permitting patios to be located within the sidewalk area provided AODA and OTC requirements are met.
Council Meeting, April 8, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine pass a by-law to enter into an Encroachment Agreement for 4 Kuehner Drive.
Council Meeting, April 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve an update to the Special Event Policy – Section 5.1 pertaining to Road Closures; and That Council approve a budget amendment for the additional expenditure of $6,800 to purchase additional road closure signage and barricades, funded from the Contingency Reserve.
Council Meeting, March 25, 2026 · Carried
That the “Appoint Fire Prevention Officer By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 032.
Council Meeting, March 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the request by the Kincardine Legion Branch 183 for the installation of a commemorative crosswalk titled “Lest We Forget” at the intersection of Lambton Street and Huron Terrace, on the west side crossing; and That Council approve a 2026 budget amendment of $9,800 for the crosswalk funded from the Contingency Reserve.
Council Meeting, March 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve a Community Investment Grant to the Kincardine Community Concert Band in the amount of $1000, being funded with $250 coming from the Community Investment Grant fund and $750 coming from the contingency reserve.
Council Meeting, March 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council amend the agenda to add a motion as 7.2 b regarding barricades.
Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Council meetings held on February 11, 2026 be adopted as printed.
Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council request the Mayor to include a project in the 2027 budget to undertake a hydraulic analysis of structure 2128 to enable further review of alternatives for that site; and That Council support replacement of structures 2134 and 2136 at the end of their useful life with the installation of a culvert as an equitable solution; and That Council support future rehabilitation of structure 261
Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council adopt the Fleet Management Policy as presented as the foundation of the Municipality of Kincardine fleet management strategy.
Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council approves the recommended amendments to By-law No. 2019-165, Municipality of Kincardine Traffic and Parking By-law, as set out in Operations-2026-05 Report.
Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council direct staff to provide a report on the current issues related to the use of barricades at public events and include in the report recommendations for a path forward to address, overcome, or mitigate these obstacles; and That this report be presented to council no later than March 25, 2026.
Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That the following By-laws are hereby read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 25th day of February, 2026: 1. Amendment to Zoning By-law 2025 – 052 – 472 Mechanics Ave. (Woods) By-law - 019 2. Fleet Management Policy By-law 2026 - 021. 3. Traffic and Parking Amendment (11) By-law 2026 - 022. 4. Non-Application Line Fences Act By-law 2026 - 023.
Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That the “SwimSmart Program Memorandum of Understanding By-law” be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 020.
Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That the By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine of February 25, 2026 be deemed to be read a first, second and third time, finally passed and numbered as By-law No. 2026 - 024.
Council Meeting, February 25, 2026 · Carried

In the record

181meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
10conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
2,788votes in 2022Local Councillor
Council Meeting July 8, 2026
in the Closed Session
Council Meeting March 12, 2025
and left the Council table for this item
Council Meeting February 26, 2025
in closed session
Council Meeting January 22, 2025
in the Closed Session
Council Meeting November 27, 2024
in closed session
Council Meeting September 11, 2024
in the closed session
Council Meeting August 14, 2024
during the closed session
Council Meeting November 8, 2023
in the closed session on the item considering the Physician Recruitment Update (3)
Council Meeting February 6, 2023
regarding the negotiations with the Kincardine Family Health Team in the closed session
Council Meeting November 21, 2022
on three items in the closed session personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Physician Recruitment), advice that is subject to solicitor…

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