Debera McKeen
Councillor · seen 2025-04-16 to 2026-09-15 · served 2022–2026
75substantive motions movedof 38 meetings the minutes record them at
25procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
64substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 38 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
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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.
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 75)
THAT the consent motions 1 through 3 and 5 through 8 be approved: 1 BME-03-2026 Consolidated Business Licensing By-law 1. THAT Report BME-03-2026 Consolidated Business Licensing By-law be received; 2. AND THAT Hired Vehicle Licensing By-law 2139-20 be repealed; 3. AND THAT Mobile Food Premises By-law 1339-13 be repealed; 4. AND THAT Motor Vehicle Racing By-law 1360-13 be repealed; 5. AND THAT Salv
Council in Committee, August 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures, dated June 15, 2026 be received as presented.
Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board, June 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT pursuant to Section 44 (2)(a) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, the Board convene in a meeting at 11:12 a.m. closed to the public to discuss: 1. Detachment Commander Performance Review Parameters Section 44 (2)(a) The security of the property of the board
Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board, June 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following Advisory Board and Committee Reports be received: Haldimand OPP Detachment Board Report - April 23, 2026 Heritage Haldimand Advisory Committee Report- May 4, 2026
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT the verbal report from the Haldimand County Solicitor Re: Zoning By- law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Townhouse Development, Hagersville be received and remain confidential; 2. AND THAT the confidential direction given to external legal counsel be confirmed.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Report from the Detachment Commander for the month of April, 2026 be received as presented.
Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board, May 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-laws 1 to 18, as listed, be enacted.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT pursuant to Section 239 (2)(d) and (f) of the Municipal Act, as amended, Council convene in a meeting at 1:46 p.m. closed to the public, to discuss: 1 FIN-13-2026 Tax Arrears Analysis and Collection Results on Properties Eligible for Tax Sale 239 (2)(f) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose 2 HRD-M01-2026 Ontario Nurses Assoc
Council in Committee, May 19, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT Report FIN-13-2026 Tax Arrears Analysis and Collection Results on Properties Eligible for Tax Sale be received and remain confidential. 2. AND THAT the confidential direction given to staff be confirmed.
Council in Committee, May 19, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT PDD-23-2026 Potential Offers and Development Strategy 952 Concession 2, Walpole be received and remain confidential; 2. AND THAT the confidential direction given to staff be confirmed.
Council in Committee, May 19, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 1, as listed, be enacted.
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 8, as listed, be hereby introduced and given a first and second reading.
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Confirmation By-law for the May 4, 2026 Council meeting be enacted.
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures, dated February 13, 2026, be received as presented.
Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board, February 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT the correspondence from David Tilley, Police Services Advisor - Zone 4, Police Services Liaison Unit regarding the enforcement of First Nations by-laws, dated February 5, 2026, be received.
Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board, February 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following items regarding the Independent Oversight Review be received: Inspector General of Policing Memorandum #9 dated February 9, 2026; and Correspondence from the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards dated February 9, 2026.
Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board, February 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Report from the Detachment Commander for the months of November and December, 2025 be received as presented.
Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board, January 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the December 9, 2025 Council in Committee meeting be adopted with the following recommendation withdrawn to be voted on separately: Recommendation 8 Re:CLE-14-2025 Placing a Question on the Ballot for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT the following Advisory Board and Committee Reports be received: Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee - September 22, 2025 Heritage Haldimand - October 27, 2025 Haldimand Museums Advisory Board - September 18, 2025 Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board - October 23, 2025 Seniors Advisory Committee - June 11, 2025 Trails Advisory Committee - October 29, 2025
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the October 23, 2025 Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board meeting be adopted as circulated.
Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board, November 27, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Board Financials and Current Reserve Figures, dated November 18, 2025, be received as presented.
Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board, November 27, 2025 · Carried
1. THAT Report CPP-15-2025 Community Partnership Program – Selkirk Park Overhead Doors be received; 2. AND THAT the request from the Selkirk Ball Park Committee to upgrade the existing overhead door on the Selkirk Park pavilion and to replace an existing set of access doors with another overhead door, with a projected budget of up to $6,450, be approved; 3. AND THAT capital project funding to an u
Council in Committee, November 18, 2025 · Carried
1. THAT Report LSS-15-2025 General Insurance Program be received; 2. AND THAT the 2026 insurance policies proposed by Marsh Canada Limited and Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited at $1,095,404 inclusive of applicable taxes, representing approximately a 11.2% increase from 2025 insurance premiums, be approved as follows: a. General Insurance Program including general liability, umbrella liability, m
Council in Committee, November 18, 2025 · Carried
1. THAT Report CLE-13-2025 Council Appointment to Board of Health for Grand Erie Public Health be received; 2. AND THAT Councillor ____________ be appointed to the Board of Health for Grand Erie Public Health, effective November 24, 2025, for the remainder of the term ending November 14, 2026.
Council in Committee, November 18, 2025 · Carried
1. THAT Report EDT-08-2025 Proplant Exemption Request to Criteria for Municipal Support Confirmation for the Independent Electricity System Operator Long Term 2 Request for Proposal be received; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – November 18, 2025 15 2. AND THAT Council approve Proplant Propagation Services Ltd. (1001372605 Ontario Inc.) exemption request for the pu
Council in Committee, November 18, 2025 · Carried
THAT the report of the September 25, 2025 Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board meeting be received.
Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Confirmation By-law for the November 3, 2025 Council meeting be enacted.
Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
1. THAT Report WWE-02-2025 Cayuga Master Servicing Plan Update be received; 2. AND THAT the Cayuga Master Servicing Plan – Final Report dated November 3rd, 2025, prepared by J.L. Richards and Associates Ltd. be adopted; 3. AND THAT staff be directed to incorporate the recommended implementation plan for new infrastructure identified in the Cayuga Master Servicing Plan – Final Report into the 2026
Council in Committee, October 28, 2025 · Carried
1. THAT Report ITS-04-2025 Haldimand County Corporate Digital Innovation Strategy be received; 2. AND THAT the Haldimand County Corporate Digital Innovation Strategy and associated appendices as attached to Report ITS-04- 2025 be approved in principle.
Council in Committee, October 28, 2025 · Carried
1. THAT Report FIN-23-2025 Ward 1 Community Vibrancy Funding Support for Peacock Point Association be received; 2. AND THAT, given this request does not conform to the Council approved principles for use of Community Vibrancy Funds and for other related reasons noted in Report FIN-23-2025, Council supports the staff recommendation against the use of Ward 1 Community Vibrancy Funds to Support the P
Council in Committee, October 28, 2025 · Carried
THAT clause 2 of Recommendation 9 be amended to read: "2. AND THAT Council supports the use of Ward 1 Community Vibrancy Funds to Support the Peacock Point Cottager Owners Association's funding request."
Council in Committee, October 28, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Report from the Detachment Commander, as presented by Staff Sergeant Hutton, for the month of September 2025 be received.
Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board, October 23, 2025 · Carried
1. THAT a working committee be established to develop the draft 2026- 2029 O.P.P. Action Plan, in collaboration with the Detachment Commander, and be comprised of the following individuals: Lorne Boyko, Nadine LaForme, Debera McKeen and Kelly Shaw; 2. AND THAT the working committee meet on a weekly basis, beginning November 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., and continue meeting until the completion of the 2
Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board, October 23, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Board Chair extend a formal invitation to representatives of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) to attend an upcoming Board meeting to engage in a discussion regarding the MCFN Peacekeeper Program and its role in the community.
Haldimand O.P.P. Detachment Board, October 23, 2025 · Carried
THAT the report of the June 2, 2025 Business Development and Planning Advisory Committee meeting be received.
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
1. THAT Report CLE-12-2025 Council Appointments as of November 15, 2025 be received; 2. AND THAT Councillor _____________ be appointed as Deputy Mayor for the period from November 15, 2025 to November 14, 2026; 3. AND THAT the following appointments for Chairs and Vice Chairs for the business divisions of Council in Committee for Haldimand County be made, for the period from November 15, 2025 to N
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT clause 3 of Resolution 195-25 be amended to read: "3. AND THAT the following appointments for Chairs and Vice Chairs for the business divisions of Council in Committee for Haldimand County be made, for the period from November 15, 2025 to November 14, 2026: Public Meeting for Planning Applications: Vice Chair: Mayor Bentley Development Services: Chair: Councillor Lawrence Vice Chair: Councill
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT Recommendation 3 be amended to read: "1. THAT Report ENG-17-2025 Turning Lane Options and On-Street Parking Impacts - Main Street (Highway 6) and Talbot Street (Highway 3), Jarvis be received; 2. AND THAT staff be directed to proceed with Option 3, no turning lanes and no loss of parking."
Council in Committee, October 7, 2025 · Carried
1. THAT Report ENG-19-2025 Neighborhood Speed Areas - Pilot Projects and Rate of Speed By-law Amendments be received; 2. AND THAT Haldimand County Rate of Speed By-law 2356/22 be amended as outlined in Report ENG-19-2025; 3. AND THAT the by-law attached to Report ENG-19-2025 be approved at a future Council meeting.
Council in Committee, October 7, 2025 · Carried
THAT pursuant to Section 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act, as amended, Council convene in a meeting at 10:48 a.m. closed to the public, to discuss: The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – October 7, 2025 9 1 HRD-05-2025 Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) Bargaining Parameters Section 239 (2)(d) Labour relations or employee negotiations
Council in Committee, October 7, 2025 · Carried
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1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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