Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Registry

Additional details can be obtained from the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.50.

 

Member's name
Meeting type Meeting date Agenda item number
Agenda topic/report name
 Explanation
Councillor Jami Smith Committee of Whole March 11, 2019 7.4.1 Staff Report - Renewal of Gord’s Pro Shop and Imprints Lease Agreement  Father Gord Lamont is the owner/tenant related to 7.4 Gord's Pro Shop and Imprints.
Councillor Jami Smith Regular Council March 25, 2019  9.1 By-law 26-2019 - Authorize Agreement - Gord's Pro Shop and Imprints Gord Lamont is an immediate family member.
Marcel Legault Committee of Adjustment March 18, 2019  6.5 

Minor Variance A-10-19.46
John Ribson
154 Goderich Street

The proposed business is a competitor and do not want to be seen as influencing the outcome of the application for a minor variance.
Councillor Cheryl Grace Regular Council May 27, 2019  9.5  By-law 50-2019 - Authorize Rezoning - Michelle Knox Michelle Knox, the applicant, is my cousin.
Councillor Cheryl Grace Planning May 21, 2019 6.2.2  

Z-13-19.48
Michelle Knox
Elm Street and Bruce Road 13

The applicant Michelle Knox is my cousin.
Mayor Luke Charbonneau Regular Council May 13, 2019 7.3  Staff Report - Dedicated Parking near Arlington Street Municipal Shop The owner of 714 Elgin St is my father-in-law.
Councillor Cheryl Grace  Planning April 15, 2019  5.2   

Z-13-19.48
Michelle Knox
Elm Street and Bruce Road 13

The applicant is my cousin and I have a personal conflict of interest.
Marcel Legault Committee of Adjustment August 19, 2019   5.1  

Sign By-law Variance
Wendy's Restaurant
154 Goderich Street

Wendy's is a competitor of a business I own. I do not wish to influence the decision. 
Deputy Mayor Don Matheson Committee of Whole November 11, 2019 7.4.1 Staff Report - Lease Agreement with the Port Elgin Sportsmen's Club I am a member of the Sportsmen's Club.
Councillor Dave Myette Operating Budget November 19, 2019 12.4 Sponsorship of the 2020 Rotary District Conference I am a Rotary Member. 
Deputy Mayor Don Matheson Regular Council November 25, 2019 9.2 By-law 86-2019 - Authorize Lease Sportsmen's Club I am a member of the Club.
Vice Deputy Mayor Mike Myatt Striking Committee December 5, 2019 4.3 Committee Applications and Appointments Closed to Public Session
Vice Deputy Mayor Mike Myatt Special Council December 9, 2019 10 Closed to Public Closed to Public Session
Councillor Jami Smith Committee of Whole December 16, 2019 All Waterfront Revitalization Project My husband is part owner of the Social Athletics of Saugeen Shores.
Councillor Jami Smith Committee of Whole and Regular Council January 13, 2020

Committee of Whole 5.2

Council 5.2, 6.3

5.2 Neil Aitchison, Beach Preservers
Port Elgin Beach Revitalization


5.2 Committee of Whole Minutes - December 16, 2019


6.3 General Government Report - December 16, 2019

My husband [Ryan Smith] is part owner of Social Athletics of Saugeen Shores (SASS).
Vice Deputy Mayor Mike Myatt Regular Council January 13, 2020 7.1 Striking Committee Report - January 13 2020 Conflict of Interest son [Jeff Myatt] to be appointed to Committee.
Councillor Jami Smith Regular Council February 10, 2020 9.5

By-law 11-2020 - Authorize Lease Agreement with 2706913 Ontario Inc. (Cedar Crescent Village - Waterfront Revitalization)

My husband (Ryan Smith) is part owner of Social Athletics of Saugeen Shores.
Councillor Jami Smith Committee of Whole February 24, 2020 7.2.1

Staff Report - Waterfront Revitalization Project - Future Town Approvals

My husband (Ryan Smith) is part owner of Social Athletics of Saugeen Shores.
Councillor Matt Carr Committee of Whole February 24, 2020 9.1

Information Report - Concession 6 Employment Land Update

Possible purchaser of future development lots in industrial lands.
Councillor Jami Smith Regular Council March 9, 2020 6.2

General Government Report - Waterfront Revitalization Project

My husband Ryan Smith is part owner of the Social Athletics of Saugeen Shores.
Mayor Luke Charbonneau Striking Committee April 21, 2020 4.2

Closed to Public

Closed to Public Session
Mayor Luke Charbonneau Special Council April 27, 2020 10

Closed to Public

Closed to Public Session
Mayor Luke Charbonneau Special Council May 11, 2020 10.1

Closed to Public

Closed to Public Session
Councillor Cheryl Grace Committee of Adjustment May 19, 2020 5.2

A-2020-005
Jim & Laurel Laughton
78 Second Street

I own the property at 67 First Street, Southampton, which is several properties away from 78 Second Street. 
Councillor Jami Smith Committee of Whole November 9, 2020 7.5.1

Staff Report - Cedar Crescent Village (CCV)

Husband, Ryan Smith, part owner of SASS (Social Athletics of Saugeen Shores).
Councillor Jami Smith Regular Council November 23, 2020 6.2 Protective Services Report - Regarding Cedar Crescent Village Proposal Husband, Ryan Smith, is a part owner of SASS.
Councillor Jami Smith Committee of Whole December 14, 2020 7.5.1 Staff Report - CCV Report Ryan Smith (my husband) is part owner of the SASS. 
Councillor Jami Smith Regular Council January 11, 2021 6.2 Protective Services Report - Regarding Cedar Crescent Village My husband Ryan Smith is part owner of Social Athletics of Saugeen Shores SASS who operate the Beach Volleyball League. 
Councillor Jami Smith Committee of Whole January 25, 2021 9.2 Information Report - 2021 Major Initiatives My husband Ryan Smith is part owner of SASS who operated the Beach Volleyball league. 
Councillor Jami Smith Committee of Whole February 8, 2021 5.10 Delegation - Paul Lewko CCV Development My husband Ryan Smith is part owner of Social Athletics of Saugeen Shores. They operate the Beach Volleyball League. 
Councillor Jami Smith Committee of Whole April 26, 2021 5.3 Delegation - Patricia Frank, Port Elgin Beach Preservers, Two Coastal Engineering Reports My husband Ryan Smith is part owner of Social Athletics of Saugeen Shores.
Councillor Jami Smith Committee of Whole April 26, 2021 9.4 Information Report - Cedar Crescent Village Update My husband Ryan Smith is part owner of Social Athletics of Saugeen Shores.
Mayor Luke Charbonneau Planning July 19, 2021 5.2

S-2021-006

Miramichi Shores Land Development Ltd. (Brad Pryde)

Miramichi Shores Phase 4

My business rents and owns land abutting the proposed development. 
Councillor John Rich Planning July 19, 2021 5.2

S-2021-006

Miramichi Shores Land Development Ltd. (Brad Pryde)

Miramichi Shores Phase 4

My property abuts the proposed development.
Vice Deputy Mayor Mike Myatt Committee of Whole August 23, 2021 7.2.2

Amendment to Cenotaph Park by-law to Prohibit dogs

I chair the Port Elgin Cenotaph Park Committee.
Vice Deputy Mayor Mike Myatt Regular Council September 13, 2021 9.1 By-law 62-2021 - Authorize Amendment to Cenotaph Park By-law I chair the Port Elgin Cenotaph Park Committee.
Councillor Jami Smith Committee of Whole October 12, 2021 5.1 Winterhawks Requests One of the members of the Winterhawks organization is a relative.
Councillor John Divinski Special Meeting June 13, 2022 10.1.2 Closed to public Session Closed to Public Session
Councillor Cheryl Grace Council Meeting June 27, 2022 9.2;9.3 By Law- 56-2022- Official Plan Amendment- Additional Residential Units Owns property which is rented on a short term basis 
Councillor Dave Myette Council Meeting June 27, 2022 9 By Law- 56-2022- Official Plan Amendment- Additional Residential Units Owns property which is rented on a short term basis
Councillor John Divinski Special Meeting July 25, 2022 Report 4.2 Closed to Public Session Closed to Public Session
Mayor Luke Charbonneau Planning Meeting August 15, 2022 6.2.4 S-2021-006 Miramichi Shores Shareholder in a company that owns property adjacent to proposed development
Councillor Cheryl Grace Planning Meeting August 15, 2022 6.2.1  SVA Flood Hazard Mapping Owns a cottage and lot which are effected by the EP zoning. Changes could affect value of property
Councillor Cheryl Grace Planning Meeting Sept 12, 2022 6.1.1 SVA Flood Hazard Mapping Owns a cottage and lot which are effected by the EP zoning. Changes could affect value of property
Councillor John Divinski Council Meeting Sept 12, 2022 9.1 Winterhawks Agreement By-Law Employed by the SS Winterhawk Hockey Club
Councillor John Divinski Council Meeting Sept 26, 2022 7.4.1 & 9.1 Winterhawk Request and Update Employed by the SS Winterhawk Hockey Club
Mayor Charbonneau Planning Meeting November 21, 2022 7.2.4 Miramichi Shores subdivision Stakeholder in a company that owns land abutting the proposed development
Councillor John Divinski Council  November 28, 2022 8.1 Committee Appointments Spouse could be appointed to a Committee
Mayor Luke Charbonneau Council November 28, 2022 10.1 Miramichi Shores Stakeholder in company that owns land abutting the proposed development
Councillor John Divinski Council December 12, 2022 8.7 Appointment to Southampton BIA Potentially put forward as a member of the Southampton BIA
Mayor Luke Charbonneau Committee of Whole March 27, 2023 8.2.3 ROMA 2023 Delegation Package Stakeholder in buisness that owns property in proximity to the area referenced in the 2017 resolution
Councillor Cheryl Grace Committee of Whole April 11, 2023 8.7.5 Town of Essex Resolution Owns a cottage which is rented on a short term basis
Councillor Dave Myette Council April 11, 2023 6.3 and 9.4 Lake Huron Fishing Club President of the LHFC and has a personal interest
Councillor Dave Myette Council April 11, 2023 10 Closed to Public   Closed to Public Session
Councillor Rachel Stack Council  April 11, 2023 10 Closed to Public Session Closed to Public Session
Mayor Luke Charbonneau Planning Committee Meeting April 17, 2023 7.2.2 Miramichi Shores Subdivision Stakeholder in a business that owns land immediately adjacent to the subject property
Councillor Justin Duhaime Committee of the Whole May 8, 2023 8.3.3 Communications Letter was offering support for Bruce Power which he is employed by
Councillor Rachel Stack Council Meeting May 23, 2023 4.1 Minutes  Employed by Bruce Power
Councillor Cheryl Grace Council Meeting July 12, 2023 6.1 Innes Robinson Public Meeting Related to Applicants.
Councillor Cheryl Grace Council Meeting August 14, 2023 4.1 Minutes Related to Applicants.
Councillor John Divinski Council Meeting September 11, 2023 8.4.2 Correspondence Employed by Winterhawks
Mayor Luke Charbonneau  Closed Meeting September 11, 2023 4.2 Closed to Public Closed to Public Session
Councillor Rachel Stack Committee of the Whole October 23, 2023 8.2 (1) NII Revised Lease Agreement Employed by Bruce Power
Councillor Rachel Stack Closed Meeting October 23, 2023  6.1 Closed to Public Closed to Public Session
Councillor John Divinski Closed Meeting November 27 2023 2 Closed to Public Closed to Public
Mayor Luke Charbonneau Council Meeting (Budget) November 29, 2023  5.6 Rail Trail Crossing Stakeholder in a business that owns land immediately adjacent to crossing
 Councillor John Divinski  Closed Meeting  December 11, 2023  4.2  Closed to Public  Closed to Public Session
 Mayor Luke Charbonneau  Council Meeting  February 20, 2024  6.1  Zoning Amendment Z-2023-056  Stakeholder interest in project within the statutory notice area for the application
Councillor Bud Halpin Committee of the Whole June 10, 2024 6.1
Delegation: David Stevens, Laura DiSilvestro, Mike Smith, and Wendy Buckley
Strategic Plan for Rebuilding Tennis Courts
Southampton Tennis Club
He is a member of the Southampton Tennis Club.
Councillor Rachel Stack Closed Meeting June 24, 2024  6.1 Closed to Public Closed to Public Session
Councillor John Divinski Closed Meeting August 12, 2024  6.1 Closed to Public  Closed to Public Session
Councillor John Divinski Closed Meeting August 12, 2024  6.1 Closed to Public Closed to Public Session
Councillor Rachel Stack Council Meeting September 9, 2024 9.2 Bruce C Impact Assessment Submission and Comments Bruce Power, sponsor of Bruce C, is my employer.
Councillor Justin Duhaime Council Meeting September 9, 2024 9.2 Bruce C Impact Assessment Submission and Comments Bruce Power is his employer. 
Councillor Rachel Stack Closed Meeting November 11, 2024  6.1 Closed to Public Closed to Public Session
Councillor Cheryl Grace Business Plan Meeting November 20 & 27, 2024 6.4 Development Services (Short Term Licensing) Owner of a short-term rental
Councillor John Divinski Business Plan Meeting November 27, 2024 6.5 Fire Services Budget Wife is the Fire Chaplan
Councillor Bud Halpin Committee of the Whole December 9, 2024 8.2.2 Final Budget Report Member of the Board of Directors for the Saugeen Sparks Training Centre
Councillor Dave Myette Committee of the Whole December 9, 2024 8.2. Final Budget Report Member of the Board of Directors for the Saugeen Sparks Training Centre
 Mayor Luke Charbonneau Council Meeting December 16, 2024 10.2 Zoning By-law Amendment Z-2023-056 He is a shareholder in a company that owns land within the statutory distribution area for the application
Councillor Bud Halpin Council Meeting January 6, 2025 10.5 Committee Report - Saugeen Sparks Training Centre (SSTC) and Pumpkinfest One-Time Funding Member of the Saugeen Sparks Training Centre (SSTC) Board.
Councillor Dave Myette Council Meeting January 6, 2025 10.5 Committee Report - Saugeen Sparks Training Centre (SSTC) and Pumpkinfest One-Time Funding Member of the Saugeen Sparks Training Centre (SSTC) Board.
Mayor Luke Charbonneau Council Meeting March 24, 2025 9.1
Hi-Berry Farm Inc. Encroachment Agreement 
Shareholder in Hi-Berry Farm Inc. 
Mayor Luke Charbonneau Council Meeting March 24, 2025 9.4
Business Improvement Area (s) Update
 
 
shareholder in a corporation that owns commercially assessed property that is within the proposed expansion of the Southampton BIA 
Councillor Cheryl Grace Council Meeting August 11, 2025  11.1
Notice of Motion - Municipal Accommodation Fee
Owns a cottage in Southampton that is rented during the summer as transient accommodation 
Councillor Cheryl Grace Council Meeting September 8, 2025  11.1     Notice of Motion - Municipal Accommodation Fee Owns a cottage in Southampton that is rented during the summer as transient accommodation 
Councillor Bud Halpin  Council Meeting  September 22, 2025 10.2     Saugeen Shores Sparks Training  A member of the Board of Directors and is a volunteer teacher for SSTC.
Councillor Rachel Stack  Council Meeting  November 10, 2025  9.1 & 10.1 Bruce C Project Municipal MOU and Update  

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