Rick Winters
Councillor · seen 2023-04-24 to 2026-06-17 · served 2022–2026
164substantive motions movedof 104 meetings the minutes record them at
61procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
136substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
10meetings recorded absentof 104 they were on the record for
1–0recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
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 Georgian Bluffs’s own minutes.
In their own words, via the Town
Councillor Rick Winters offers a wealth of expertise in civil engineering, construction, and municipal management. His priorities include fiscal responsibility, transparency, and fostering growth while maintaining open communication with residents.
As published by Georgian Bluffs.
How they voted, where it was recorded (1)
Council Meeting May 15, 2024
For · 4–2 · CarriedThat the pay of Councillor Moore Coburn be suspended for a period of 30 days; and That a training session for Council be arranged to be provided by the Integrity Commissioner on the roles and responsibility of members…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (10)
Special Council MeetingMay 11, 2026
Council MeetingMarch 4, 2026
Special Council MeetingOctober 22, 2025
Special Council MeetingOctober 16, 2025
Special Council MeetingAugust 20, 2025
Special Council MeetingMay 13, 2025
Council MeetingDecember 11, 2024
Special Council MeetingMarch 13, 2024
Committee of the WholeFebruary 7, 2024
Special Council MeetingJuly 5, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 164)
That the agenda be approved as presented.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
1. It is recommended that Council receive this recommendation report on the proposed new Official Plan for information; 2. That Council adopt the new Official Plan as attached to this staff report; and, 3. That Council direct staff to prepare the necessary by-law for presentation at a future meeting of Council to facilitate the formal adoption of the Township’s new Official Plan.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
The Council receive staff report DEV2026-049 East Linton Water Master Plan Update for Information, and; That Council authorize staff to proceed with the further update of the East Linton Water Master Plan as substantially described in report DEV2026-049, and; That Council Authorize the unbudgeted expenditure of $60,000.00 (+H.S.T) from the Working Capital Reserve to complete the plan update, as am
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That the Township of Georgian Bluffs send a letter of support to the Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding Item 9.2.4 - Sustainable Provincial Grant Funding for Fire Services in Ontario.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That all information reports contained herein be received.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Township of Georgian Bluffs initiated an update to Entrance Policy Procedure and staff have prepared a draft for Council’s consideration. Therefore, be it resolved that Report DEV2026-027 Entrance Permit Procedure Update be received as information; and, That Georgian Bluffs Entrance Permit Policy TRA-008-09 be amended, and the updated procedure forming Attachment 1 to this report be ap
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-038, being a By-law to establish and levy tax rates for the Township of Georgian Bluffs purposes, confirm the County of Grey and School Board rates for the year 2026; provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof; and establish alternative instalments and due dates, be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed w
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as presented.
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive staff report DEV2026-041 “By-law Enforcement Policy Update” for information, and; That staff be directed to amend the policy to incorporate the feedback of Council; and That staff be directed to present a by-law for the enactment of the updated By-law Enforcement Policy and repeal By-law 2018-055 as substantially included in this report.
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
The Council receive staff report DEV2026-049 East Linton Water Master Plan Update for Information, and; That Council authorize staff to proceed with the further update of the East Linton Water Master Plan as substantially described in report DEV2026-049, and; That Council Authorize the unbudgeted expenditure of $60,000.00 (+H.S.T) from the Working Capital Reserve to complete the plan update, as am
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
Whereas, Council has given consideration to the written comments submitted by the agencies in the decision on proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-06-26 for the Township of Georgian Bluffs, for property located at 340068 Stone School Road, Georgian Bluffs; and Whereas Council has considered oral submissions made at the Public Meeting; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive staff” for information, and; That staff be directed to amend the policy to incorporate the feedback of Council; and That staff be directed to present a by-law for the enactment of the updated By-law Enforcement Policy and repeal By-law 2018-055 as substantially included in this report.
Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-030, being a By-law to establish Fleming Drive, and Blocks 37 though 40, as noted on Plan 16M-73 as a highway, and to assume Blocks 34, 35 and 36, as shown on Plan 16M-73, and associated public works for parkland and stormwater management purposes by the Township of Georgian Bluffs., be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed
Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as presented.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive staff report DEV2026-000 “Update to Building By-laws” for information and; That Council Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enact the updated Building By-law and Building Official Appointment By- law as substantially included in this report.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive staff report DEV2026-026 “Z01/26 Tehrani and Birjandy Zoning By-law Amendment” for information, and; That Council not support the proposed zoning by-law amendment Z01/26 given concerns related to snow removal and snow storage impacts, servicing constraints and parking constraints.
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
That the Policy appended to this report numbered CEM-2026- 01 and titled Memorial Wall Policy be approved; and That staff be directed to present a By-Law for enactment of the Policy and to repeal By-Law 2018-034 – Big Bay Memorial Wall Policy.
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive staff report DEV2026-000 “Update to Building By-laws” for information and; That Council Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enact the updated Building By-law and Building Official Appointment By- law as substantially included in this report.
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the use of $58,000 from the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve for the purchase of a used Tandem Axle Plow Truck.
Council Meeting, April 1, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Township of Georgian Bluffs initiated an update to its Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems Procedure and staff have prepared a draft for Council’s consideration. Therefore, be it resolved that Report DEV2026-013 Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems Procedure Update be received as information; and, That Georgian Bluffs Telecommunication Tower Policy PLNG-
Council Meeting, April 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive staff report DEV2026-026 “Z01/26 Tehrani and Birjandy Zoning By-law Amendment” for information, and; That Council not support the proposed zoning by-law amendment Z01/26 given concerns related to snow removal and snow storage impacts, servicing constraints and parking constraints.
Council Meeting, April 1, 2026 · Carried
That the Policy appended to this report numbered CEM-2026- 01 and titled Memorial Wall Policy be approved; and That staff be directed to present a By-Law for enactment of the Policy and to repeal By-Law 2018-034 – Big Bay Memorial Wall Policy.
Council Meeting, April 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the use of $58,000 from the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve for the purchase of a used Tandem Axle Plow Truck.
Council Meeting, March 18, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Township of Georgian Bluffs initiated an update to its Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems Procedure and staff have prepared a draft for Council’s consideration. Therefore, be it resolved that Report DEV2026-013 Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems Procedure Update be received as information; and, That Georgian Bluffs Telecommunication Tower Policy PLNG-
Council Meeting, March 18, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-012, being a By-law to adopt a Council Remuneration Policy for the 2026-2030 Council Term and repeal By-Law 2021-088 and 2023-016, 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.
Council Meeting, March 18, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-014, being a By-law to amend By-Law 2025- 049 to licence and regulate short term rental accommodations within the Township of Georgian Bluffs, 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.
Council Meeting, March 18, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-016, being a By-law to repeal and replace Schedule “A” – Licensing Agreement of By-Law 2025-077, 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.
Council Meeting, March 18, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Council deems it of interest to investigate a municipal drain in the Village of Kemble to resolve ongoing drainage challenges; Therefore that Council hereby directs the Township's appointed Drainage Superintendent to prepare a preliminary report and cost analysis for a proposed municipal drain.
Council Meeting, March 18, 2026 · Carried
That Committee of the Whole receives staff report COR2026-04 titled 2025 Compliance with O. Reg. 284/09 for information; and That Council adopts this report which meets the requirements of Ontario Regulation 284/09 and outlines the preparation of the 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets to a Public Sector Accounting Board compliant format.
Council Meeting, February 18, 2026 · Carried
That RES2024-074 be reconsidered; and That staff be directed to compile history of the decision, including meeting minutes and materials for consideration at a future meeting.
Council Meeting, February 18, 2026 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated; and That all actions contained herein be approved.
Council Meeting, January 21, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the Sole Source purchase of Calcium Chloride from Da-Lee Dust Control for the 2026 year at a cost of $0.3520 per litre.
Council Meeting, January 21, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Staff report Z11/26 Goodacre Zoning By- law Amendment for information, and; That Council authorize staff to bring the amending by-law to a future Council meeting for adoption.
Council Meeting, January 21, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-004, being a By-law to authorize the use of vote-counting equipment, and alternative voting methods for the 2026 Municipal and School Board elections, 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.
Council Meeting, January 21, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the Sole Source purchase of Calcium Chloride from Da-Lee Dust Control for the 2026 year at a cost of $0.3520 per litre.
Council Meeting, January 7, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-002, being a By-law to provide for Interim Tax Levies for the year 2026 for the Township of Georgian Bluffs, 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.
Council Meeting, January 7, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda be approved as presented.
Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Conservation Authorities Act enables municipalities to establish local conservation authorities, and when municipalities choose to form such authorities, they assume responsibility for governance and funding through the appointment of a Board of Directors and the provision of an annual levy to cover expenses; and WHEREAS the municipalities within Grey and Bruce Counties established the
Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried
That Staff be directed to prepare and forward a letter of support regarding Item 9.3.5, Town of The Blue Mountains – Blue Box Recycling, to the County of Grey.
Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried
That By-law No. 2025-082, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on December 3, 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.
Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried
In the record
94meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,734votes in 2022Local Councillor
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- 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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