J. Metcalfe
Councillor · seen 2021-08-24 to 2026-09-15 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
408substantive motions movedof 120 meetings the minutes record them at
68procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
298substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 120 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 Haldimand County’s own minutes.
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Haldimand County 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.
Items they put on the agenda themselves (1)
Council Meeting March 9, 2026
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 408)
THAT the consent motions 4 through 6 and 8 through 11 be approved:
Council in Committee, September 15, 2026 · Carried
McKeen THAT Report CPP-11-2026 Community Partnership Program – Fisherville District Lions Community Centre Stage Curtains be received; AND THAT the request from the Fisherville District Lions Community Centre board of directors, to install new fire-rated stage curtains in the Fisherville District Lions Community Centre, with a projected budget of up to $30,000, be approved; AND THAT 100% funding o
Council in Committee, September 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the memorandum regarding an Arbitration Notice be received, and remain confidential.
Council in Committee, September 15, 2026 · Carried
McKeen THAT Report FIN-18-2026 Establishment of the Energy Generation - Growth Readiness Reserve be received; AND THAT a Energy Generation - Growth Readiness Reserve be established to administer the funds in the amount of $500,000.00 provided by Ontario Power Generation; AND THAT the by-law attached to this Report be approved at the August 31, 2026 Council meeting.
Council Meeting, August 31, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-laws 1 to 13, as listed, be enacted.
Council Meeting, August 31, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Confirmation By-law for the August 31, 2026 Council meeting be enacted.
Council Meeting, August 31, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report PDD-34-2026 Zoning By-law Amendment for Home-based Business (Home Industry) provisions for 607 Concession 11, Walpole be received; AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2026-116 to amend Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 by rezoning the subject lands to add site-specific Special Exception A.18 to the “Agricultural (A)” Zone be approved for reasons outlined in Report PD-34-2026; AND THAT t
Council in Committee, August 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the consent motion 4 be approved:
Council in Committee, August 25, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT Report PDD-34-2026 Zoning By-law Amendment for Home- based Business (Home Industry) provisions for 607 Concession 11, Walpole be received; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – August 25, 2026 4 2. AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2026-116 to amend Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 by rezoning the subject lands to add site- specific Special Exception A.18 to
Council in Committee, August 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the consent motion 4 be approved: 4 CPP-08-2026 Community Partnership Program – Harvard 2766 Relocation and Restoration 1. THAT Report CPP-08-2026 Community Partnership Program – Harvard 2766 Relocation and Restoration be received; 2. AND THAT the request from the No. 6 RCAF Dunnville Museum to relocate the Harvard 2766 aircraft to the Museum and restore it, including taking ownership of the
Council in Committee, August 25, 2026 · Carried
O'Neill THAT FSD-07-2026 Provincial Allocation of Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative and Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative Funding and Investment Plan 2026/2027 be received; AND THAT Council accepts the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) funding in the amount of $998,100 and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) funding in the amount of $332,300; AND THAT C
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report FSD-08-2026 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan Report be received; AND THAT Council accepts the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) funding intended to support homeless prevention services from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), in the amount of $3,610,300; AND THAT Council direct staff to allocate the funding to the appropriate program categories as r
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-laws 1 to 8 as listed, be enacted.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 9 as listed, be hereby introduced and given a first and second reading.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT the vote on ths motion be
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Deferred
THAT the delegation from Susan Richardson be received.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT FSD-07-2026 Provincial Allocation of Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative and Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative Funding and Investment Plan 2026/2027 be received; 2. AND THAT Council accepts the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) funding in the amount of $998,100 and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) funding in the amount of $332,300; 3. AND THAT
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT Report FSD-08-2026 Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan Report be received; 2. AND THAT Council accepts the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) funding intended to support homeless prevention services from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), in the amount of $3,610,300; 3. AND THAT Council direct staff to allocate the funding to the appropriate program catego
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT this by-law be deferred for consideration at a future Council meeting.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
McKeen THAT the consent motions 1 through 9 be approved:
Council in Committee, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act , as amended, Council convene in a meeting at 2:55 p.m. closed to the public, to discuss: Closed Report PDD-28-2026 Updated Potential Offers and Development Strategy 13 Alma Street North, Hagersville 239 (2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board PDD-29-2026 Updated Potential Offers and Develo
Council in Committee, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the consent motions 2 through 10 be approved: 2 CAO-03-2026 Haldimand County Strategic Plan 1. THAT Report CAO-03-2026 Haldimand County Strategic Plan be received; The Corporation of Haldimand County Council in Committee Minutes – June 16, 2026 7 2. AND THAT staff be directed to implement the Strategic Plan reporting framework and provide regular updates to Council on progress toward strategi
Council in Committee, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, as amended, Council convene in a meeting at 2:55 p.m. closed to the public, to discuss: 1 Closed Report PDD-28-2026 Updated Potential Offers and Development Strategy 13 Alma Street North, Hagersville 239 (2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board 2 PDD-29-2026 Updated Potential Offers and Dev
Council in Committee, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following Advisory Board and Committee Reports be received: Accessibility Advisory Committee Report - February 17, 2026 Agricultural Advisory Committee Report - March 18, 2026 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Report - November 18, 2025 Seniors Advisory Committee Report - December 8, 2025 Seniors Advisory Committee Report - February 11, 2026
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
McKeen THAT Report CLE-07-2026 Update to Delegated Authority By-law be received; AND THAT Delegated Authority By-law 2634/25 be repealed; AND THAT the Delegated Authority By-law attached to Report CLE-07-2026 be approved at a future Council meeting.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
in a normal winter season, the Haldimand County Paved Road Maintenance Program is adequately funded to address wear and tear on roads over the winter months; AND Whereas as a result of the harsh winter, there are an extraordinary number of potholes in Haldimand County that require attention; AND Whereas the Haldimand County Paved Road Maintenance Program does not currently have the adequate funds
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT Report CLE-07-2026 Update to Delegated Authority By-law be received; 2. AND THAT Delegated Authority By-law 2634/25 be repealed; 3. AND THAT the Delegated Authority By-law attached to Report CLE-07- 2026 be approved at a future Council meeting.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
1. WHEREAS in a normal winter season, the Haldimand County Paved Road Maintenance Program is adequately funded to address wear and tear on roads over the winter months; 2. AND WHEREAS as a result of the harsh winter, there are an extraordinary number of potholes in Haldimand County that require attention; 3. AND WHEREAS the Haldimand County Paved Road Maintenance Program does not currently have th
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
McKeen THAT Report CPP-09-2026 Youth Advisory Committee - 2026 Update and Presentation, be received; AND THAT Council supports a collaboration between the Youth Advisory Committee and the Grand Erie Public Health Unit in the introduction of Planet Youth to Haldimand County.
Council in Committee, May 19, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report HRD-M01-2026 Ontario Nurses Association Bargaining Update be received and remain confidential.
Council in Committee, May 19, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT Report CPP-09-2026 Youth Advisory Committee - 2026 Update and Presentation, be received; 2. AND THAT Council supports a collaboration between the Youth Advisory Committee and the Grand Erie Public Health Unit in the introduction of Planet Youth to Haldimand County.
Council in Committee, May 19, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report DSD-03-2026 Response to Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, (Bill 98) be received; AND THAT the staff comments expressed in DSD-03-2026 be submitted to the Province via the various Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) postings.
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2 to 7, as listed, be enacted
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
1. THAT Report DSD-03-2026 Response to Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, (Bill 98) be received; 2. AND THAT the staff comments expressed in DSD-03-2026 be submitted to the Province via the various Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) postings.
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 2 to 7, as listed, be enacted
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report PDD-16-2026 Zoning Amendment as Condition of Consent– 1296 Kohler Road, Kohler – to Designate the Subject Lands ‘Hamlet Residential (RH)’ Zone, Kohler be received; AND THAT application PLZ-HA-2026-031 to amend Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-2020 by rezoning the subject lands from ”Agriculture (A)“ Zone to “Hamlet Residential (RH)” Zone be approved for reasons outline in Report PDD
Council in Committee, April 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report CPP-02-2026 Community Partnership Program – Veterans Crosswalks be received as information.
Council in Committee, April 28, 2026 · Carried
O'Neill THAT Report LSS-02-2026 Insurance Claims and Litigation Activities 2025 Annual Report be received as information and remain confidential.
Council in Committee, April 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT the delegation from Ernie Bigelow, Jarvis Board of Trade, be received.
Council in Committee, April 28, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following Advisory Board and Committee Reports be received: Agricultural Advisory Committee Report - January 28, 2026 Haldimand OPP Detachment Board Report - February 26, 2026 Heritage Haldimand Report - February 23, 2026
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
In the record
120meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,502votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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