Cathy Moore Coburn
Councillor · seen 2019-10-18 to 2026-06-17 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
137substantive motions movedof 111 meetings the minutes record them at
67procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
87substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
15meetings recorded absentof 111 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
In their own words, via the Town
Councillor Cathy Moore Coburn is a second-term councillor who uses a data-informed and evidence-based approach to decision-making. She focuses on stewardship, accountability, advocacy, and transparency. She is actively involved in several community initiatives and participates as a council representative on the following: Grey Bruce OPP Police Services Board of Directors, Community Schools Alliance Executive Committee, and the Committee of Adjustment. Councillor Coburn is also an alternate on County Council.
As published by Georgian Bluffs.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (15)
Council MeetingMarch 18, 2026
Council MeetingJanuary 21, 2026
Committee of the WholeNovember 19, 2025
Committee of the WholeOctober 8, 2025
Council MeetingOctober 1, 2025
Special Council MeetingJune 4, 2025
Committee of the WholeJune 4, 2025
Committee of the WholeOctober 23, 2024
Council MeetingJune 12, 2024
Committee of the WholeJune 5, 2024
Council MeetingMay 1, 2024
Council MeetingMarch 20, 2024
Special Council MeetingDecember 4, 2023
Committee of the WholeMay 17, 2023
Committee of AdjustmentSeptember 15, 2020
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 137)
Whereas the Township has established, or appointed representatives of Council to various Committees, Boards, and membership Alliances, Coalitions and working groups; and Whereas the public value and community impact of participation on Committees, Boards, and membership Alliances, Coalitions and working groups should be routinely evaluated as a good governance principle; and Whereas in the absence
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That Appendix “H” O. Reg 453/07 Financial Plan as presented by DFA Infrastructure International Inc., as attached, is hereby approved; and That staff are hereby directed to forward the Township of Georgian Bluffs 2026 Water System Financial Plan No. 083- 301A to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as required; and That staff are hereby directed to post on the Township website and make av
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Deferred
Council directed staff to bring back a report regarding the issue of opting-in to retail cannabis stores, including industry trends and recommendations, for consideration at an August 2026 Council meeting.
Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
That the amended Refreshment Vehicle Licence Fees be approved; and That staff be directed to present a By-Law to repeal By-Law 2021-033 – Refreshment Vehicle Fees and amend Schedule “A” of By-Law 41-2002 – Refreshment Vehicle By-Law to establish a consolidated and flexible structure for licensing and administrative fees.
Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
Staff is recommending that Council authorize Staff to enact a bylaw to open a section of Centre Road north of Colpoy’s Range Road as a public highway and direct Operations Staff to maintain that portion of Centre Road to a Functional Classification 4-B standard.
Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
That Appendix “H” O. Reg 453/07 Financial Plan as presented by DFA Infrastructure International Inc., as attached, is hereby approved; and That staff are hereby directed to forward the Township of Georgian Bluffs 2026 Water System Financial Plan No. 083- 301A to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as required; and That staff are hereby directed to post on the Township website and make av
Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Deferred
That By-law No. 2026-032, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Special Council on May 20, 2026, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Special Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
That staff be directed to prepare cost estimates to adopt the following proposed levels of service to inform the Township’s Asset Management Plan and future budgets: 1. That the proposed levels of service for the roads network be set as follows: i. That the condition of gravel roads be enhanced to "Good"; and ii. That "Poor" and "Very Poor" roads be brought to an improved state of “Fair”; and that
Special Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That staff be directed to investigate and present a policy for public proposals for use of Township land for Council consideration.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
That staff be directed to investigate and present a policy for public proposals for use of public land for Council consideration.
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as presented.
Council Meeting, April 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated, less items 9.1.1, 9.1.3 and 9.2.2; and That all actions contained herein be approved.
Council Meeting, April 1, 2026 · Carried
That Staff be directed to issue a letter of support to the Township of Oro- Medonte in response to correspondence from the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS), regarding their request for amendments to provincial legislation to address health and safety concerns.
Council Meeting, April 1, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Cobble Beach hosts an annual Canada Day fireworks event that brings together residents and visitors; And Whereas funding support has been requested in the amount of $500 for the 2026 celebration; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs approve a contribution of $500 to support the 2026 Cobble Beach Canada Day fireworks; And Further That the funds be
Council Meeting, April 1, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Township of Georgian Bluffs has heard concerns from residents about snow clearing due to drifting conditions in various areas of the Township; and Whereas the Township deems it necessary to ensure safety of residents on its maintained roads; Therefore, that staff be directed to investigate areas of the Township that require additional snow remediation between routes, based on complaint
Council Meeting, April 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Report DEV2026-005 Kilsyth Meadows Subdivision Assumption, and; That Council enact a by-law to authorize the full acceptance and assumption of public works constructed and installed within the Kilsyth Meadows Registered Plan of Subdivision.
Council Meeting, March 18, 2026 · Carried
That the Order of Business be amended to move Committee of the Whole to the next item of business.
Council Meeting, March 4, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Report DEV2026-005 Kilsyth Meadows Subdivision Assumption, and; That Council enact a by-law to authorize the full acceptance and assumption of public works constructed and installed within the Kilsyth Meadows Registered Plan of Subdivision.
Council Meeting, March 4, 2026 · Carried
That Appendix “A” to adopt a revised program fee schedule be approved and that a by-law to revise Schedule “O” of By-Law 2025-078, 2026 Fees and Charges, with the Appendix be presented for adoption; and That staff be directed to present a By-Law to amend By-Law 2024-049 - Short Term Accommodation Licensing By-Law, for adoption of the following revisions: 1. That the prescribed compliance date for
Council Meeting, March 4, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as presented.
Council Meeting, February 18, 2026 · Carried
That consideration of report DEV2026-001 - 2026 Community Improvement Plan Review Committee be
Council Meeting, January 21, 2026 · Deferred
That staff be directed to bring forward a report on agricultural land data, including land
Council Meeting, January 7, 2026 · Lost
That staff be directed to forward a letter of support for the resolution passed by the County of Grey with respect to automated speed enforcement.
Council Meeting, January 7, 2026 · Carried
That consideration of report DEV2026-001 - 2026 Community Improvement Plan Review Committee be
Council Meeting, January 7, 2026 · Deferred
That By-law No. 2026-003, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on January 7, 2026, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Council Meeting, January 7, 2026 · Carried
That all information reports contained herein be received.
Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-080, being a By-law to amend Procedure By- Law 2019-125, be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book, as amended.
Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried
Whereas Council does not have details about all municipally-owned lands with the exception of road allowances, and Whereas Council could consider these lands for sale or future potential uses; Therefore, Council directs staff to provide a report in the first quarter of 2026 that includes an inventory of all municipally owned lands, and their current zoning status and permitted uses.
Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated, less items 9.1.1, 9.3.7, and 9.3.8.
Council Meeting, November 12, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as amended.
Special Council Meeting, November 5, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-069, being a By-law to appoint Ejaye McComb to the office of Councillor for the Township of Georgian Bluffs, further to Section 263 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Special Council Meeting, November 5, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as presented.
Special Council Meeting, October 22, 2025 · Carried
That the 2026 Business Plan requests contained herein be endorsed by Council subject to the following inclusions, deletions, and revisions: 1. That the funds allocated to the Community Improvement Plan be reduced to $20,000 funded from the Planning Reserve. 2. That the funds allocated to dead and dying tree removal be increased to $40,000 as a one-time capital request funded from the Environmental
Special Council Meeting, October 22, 2025 · Carried
That staff be directed to present the 2026 User Fees By-law for Council’s consideration at an upcoming Council meeting.
Special Council Meeting, October 22, 2025 · Carried
That By-law No. 2025-067, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Special Council on October 16, 2025, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Special Council Meeting, October 16, 2025 · Deferred
That Staff be directed to prepare an information report for Council outlining the current process related to corporate sponsorships, including details on participating businesses, associated contributions, and the governing framework; and That Staff explore the development of a Corporate Sponsorship Policy to ensure transparency, openness, equal opportunity, appropriate risk management, and alignm
Council Meeting, October 15, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 3, 2025 be adopted, including recommendations COW2025-035 to COW2025-039; and That all actions contained therein be approved.
Council Meeting, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That consideration of report DEV2025-049 be
Council Meeting, September 10, 2025 · Deferred
Whereas section 262(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 requires that a council declare a seat vacant at their next meeting of Council where a vacancy occurs under section 259(1); Whereas notice of resignation was filed with the Clerk under section 260(1) of the Act and no restriction applies under section 260(2); Now therefore that Council hereby declares the seat formerly held by Councillor Ryan Thomp
Council Meeting, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That staff be directed to bring forward a report in response to the proposal. Approved 6.2 Delegations on Agenda Items Any person who wishes to appear before Council regarding an item on the agenda must register with the Clerk's Office. To register you can: 1. Complete the online delegation form: www.georgianbluffs.ca/delegations. 2. Call the Clerk's Office at 519-376-2729 ext. 601; or 3. Register
Committee of the Whole, September 3, 2025 · Deferred
In the record
96meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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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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