Tim Fryer
Deputy Mayor · seen 2024-09-09 to 2026-09-21 · served 2022–2026
163substantive motions movedof 79 meetings the minutes record them at
19procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
85substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 79 they were on the record for
7–2recorded 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 Collingwood’s own minutes.
In their own words, via the Town
Bio: 2022-26 will be my second council term, 1st as Deputy Mayor. Combined with my 35 yrs as Finance Officer for Collingwood Public Utilities I am able to use decades of experience to assist Council in our decision making. I obtained my CMA CPA designation and a BA in Economics after graduating from good ol’ CCI. I have been married for almost 35 years to Laurie Saunders and we have raised 1 son & 2 daughters (all CCI grads too). I’m a long-time local volunteer most extensively with Big Brothers/Sisters (25 yrs) and many youth sports. As a squash, baseball and hockey player myself I understand the importance of team work to achieve the maximum results, which I also carry forward to assist council to do our best for Collingwood.
As published by Collingwood.
How they voted, where it was recorded (9)
Council - Committee of the Whole August 10, 2026
Against · 6–3 · CarriedTHAT Section 4 of Draft CAO By-law be replaced with the following: 4. THAT under the Strong Mayor Powers, Council may shall annually review the performance of the CAO, which shall include a 360 degree evaluation process…
Special Council January 16, 2026
Against · 3–6 · DefeatedTHAT Council defer consideration of the motion until the Long Term Strategic Financial Plan has been finalized. For (3): Mayor Yvonne Hamlin, Councillor Deb Doherty, and Councillor Christopher Baines Against (6): Deputy…
Special Council January 16, 2026
For · 7–2 · CarriedTHAT the remaining budget amendment period, pursuant to the legislated Strong Mayor Powers, be shortened to end upon completion of this meeting as no further Council amendments are proposed.
Council January 12, 2026
For · 4–5 · DefeatedTHAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT the “entirety” of the 2026 OPP billing’s prior period adjustment for actual 2023 cost…
Council January 12, 2026
For · 6–3 · CarriedTHAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT the new economic development officer (50% of $120,000 or $60,000) which would then be…
Council January 12, 2026
For · 4–5 · DefeatedTHAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT ($390,000) of general and special capital levy increase be implemented and the same amount…
Council January 12, 2026
For · 4–5 · DefeatedTHAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT in order to remain at the 2.43% tabled and publicized total municipal tax levy impact,…
Council - Committee of the Whole July 28, 2025
For · 9–0 · CarriedTHAT Council herein receive the General Consent Agenda; AND FURTHER THAT the information and opinions provided in the General Consent Agenda Items are that of the author(s) and are not verified or approved as being…
Council - Committee of the Whole April 14, 2025
For · 7–2 · CarriedTHAT Council direct a letter be forwarded to the Province, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and MPP Saunderson that shares the individual members of Council’s and the CAO’s input and feedback on the proposed…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)
Council - Committee of the WholeMarch 23, 2026
Council - Committee of the WholeApril 28, 2025
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 163)
THAT Staff Report T2026-10, Long Term Strategic Financial Plan, be
Council - Committee of the Whole, September 14, 2026 · Deferred
THAT in accordance with the Procedural By-law, the meeting be extended past the five hour limit by an additional hour.
Council - Committee of the Whole, September 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT Staff Report T2026-09 , 2026 Quarter Two Financial Update, be received.
Council - Committee of the Whole, September 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council support waiving the notice of motion to permit the extension for the deadline to Simcoe County regarding ORO Leachate to October 1st, 2026, to allow consideration of a future extensions to be made by this Council on September 28th.
Council - Committee of the Whole, September 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council herein rise from Committee of the Whole and return to the regular Council meeting.
Council - Committee of the Whole, September 14, 2026 · Carried
AND THAT Council direct CAO Skinner to lead the completion of the Outdoor Rink Project and provide updates to Council regarding any changes to the project's status, budget, or timeline to help mitigate future cost increases.
Special Committee of the Whole, August 20, 2026 · Carried
MacCulloch WHEREAS the Collingwood Based Strategic Plan establishes Goal #4 Responsible, for Municipal Governance; AND WHEREAS Ontario implemented Bill 100, Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 that amends both the Municipal Elections Act and the Municipal Act to no longer directly include the Deputy Mayor position of Simcoe County’s lower tier municipalities within Simcoe County Council; AND WHER
Council - Committee of the Whole, August 10, 2026 · Defeated
WHEREAS recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure
Council - Committee of the Whole, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT in accordance with the Procedural By-law, the meeting be extended past the five hour limit by an additional hour.
Council - Committee of the Whole, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT Staff Report C2026-11, Efforts and Initiatives Supporting those Experiencing Homelessness, be received; AND THAT Council reaffirms its commitment to working collaboratively with the County of Simcoe, community agencies, healthcare partners, housing providers, and other Orders of Government to address homelessness through coordinated housing, health, outreach, prevention, and community support
Council - Committee of the Whole, August 10, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Collingwood Based Strategic Plan establishes Goal #4 Responsible, for Municipal Governance; AND WHEREAS Ontario implemented Bill 100, Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 that amends both the Municipal Elections Act and the Municipal Act to no longer directly include the Deputy Mayor position of Simcoe County’s lower tier municipalities within Simcoe County Council; AND WHEREAS section
Council - Committee of the Whole, August 10, 2026 · Defeated
APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE Section: 2. Part 4: Amend to read “Candidates must submit a personal statement of interest and qualification with their application, for consideration of Council, that is a minimum of 500 words to a maximum of 1000 words 1 or a maximum of 2 pages . Additional Sentence: Candidates may be required to submit must submit a written response to 2 questions that are selected by Coun
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Carried
APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE Section: 3. Part 8(new): Council will be the sole voting body when a decision to undertake a CVAP process is made. From the time of the decision there is a “blackout period” that any candidate will not speak directly with any member of Council outside of the normal interview process, and that Council members cannot talk to candidates during the blackout period (identified in
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Defeated
THAT Council advocate for and participate in working groups seeking mutually beneficial options to collaborate on water and wastewater services; AND FURTHER THAT Council advocate for resourcing from other orders of government to facilitate analysis.
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held June 1, 2026, be hereby approved as presented. CCS2026-01 Endorsement of the Sustainable Collingwood Plan (pending public consultation) Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council herein receive the General Consent Agenda; AND FURTHER THAT the information and opinions provided in the General Consent Agenda Items are that of the author(s) and are not verified or approved as being correct.
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Council of the Town of Collingwood endorse and support the resolution from the North Grenville, Merrickville-Wolford Village OPP Detachment Board to advocate to the province to expand its stated interest and financial commitment in public safety beyond those municipalities previously utilizing photo radar as a deterrent; and FURTHER THAT the province modernize the OPP funding, ending the
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council herein waive notice of motion in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider the proposed motion pertaining to the Declaration of Intimate Partner Violence as an Epidemic.
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS more than 4 in 10 Canadian women have experienced some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime, and 1 in 10 experience it almost daily; and WHEREAS the Ontario Provincial Police have determined that in 2024 there was an 18% increase in intimate partner violence victims compared to the previous year; and WHEREAS Simcoe County Violence Against Women Agencies received 12,870 crisi
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the content of the Council Agenda for June 8, 2026, be adopted as amended: Addition of Item 5.4 MURF Site Review and Update Addition of Item 5.5 Strong Mayor Power & Legal Opinion
Council, June 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held May 4, 2026 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations) and Council Meeting held May 11, 2026, be approved as presented.
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 20, 2026 · Carried
MacCulloch THAT Council herein receive the General Consent Agenda; AND FURTHER THAT the information and opinions provided in the General Consent Agenda Items are that of the author(s) and are not verified or approved as being correct.
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council instruct Staff to submit the following Ministry Delegation Requestions, for the Annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference to be held in August 2026: Confidential matter regarding land
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council herein receive the General Consent Agenda; AND FURTHER THAT the information and opinions provided in the General Consent Agenda Items are that of the author(s) and are not verified or approved as being correct.
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the content of the Council Agenda for May 11, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law No. 2026-037, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held May 11, 2026, be enacted and passed this 11th day of May, 2026.
Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held April 20, 2026, be hereby approved as presented. T2026-03 2026 Amended Development Charges Background Study: Water Treatment Plant C2026-04 New Long Grass & Nuisance Weeds By-law (amended) P2026-13 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 4 Elm Street P2026-14 Collingwood Housing Incentives Pilot Program and Town-Owned Lands (amended)
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS Based on recommendation from the Collingwood Inquiry Report, Collingwood Council enacted By Law 2022-073 Chief Administrative Officer(CAO) Powers and Responsibilities for the Town of Collingwood; AND WHEREAS as also recommended BL2022-073 established as well Collingwood Council’s duties and responsibilities for their oversight role of the CAO as their employee; AND WHEREAS it is fact that
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Tabled
THAT Council herein waive notice of motion in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider the proposed motion pertaining to the Provincial Bill 100, Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 and Regulatory Amendments to O. Reg 530/22.
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS BILL 100: The Better Regional Governance Act 2026 is currently under consideration; AND WHEREA S Simcoe County Warden Clarke’s letter regarding the county wide position on Bill 100 is received by Collingwood Council May 4, 2026; AND WHEREAS the appointment of a Warden by the Province risks weakening local democratic principles by distancing County leadership from the communities it is inte
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Carried
Severed motion #2 AND THAT Collingwood Council formally requests that the Province amend Bill 100 to: 2. If Strong Chair Power is provided to the Warden/Chair; (b) It doesn’t include the ability to assign other duties to the CAO AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the local Members of Provincial Parliamen
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS BILL 100: The Better Regional Governance Act 2026 is currently under consideration; AND WHEREAS Simcoe County Warden Clarke’s letter regarding the county wide position on Bill 100 is received by Collingwood Council May 4, 2026; AND WHEREAS the appointment of a Warden by the Province risks weakening local democratic principles by distancing County leadership from the communities it is inten
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law No. 2026-011, being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement, be hereby enacted and passed this 9th day of March, 2026.
Council, March 9, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Ontario government enacted legislation such as the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)2002, the Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act 2002 and the Clean Water Act 2006 to make it a requirement for active oversight and accountability of all aspects of providing municipal water as effectively and efficiently as possible by municipal Councils; AND WHEREAS Collingwood Council has entered int
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 2, 2026 · Carried
THAT Staff Report IN2026-02 2025 Annual Water Compliance Report, be received; AND THAT Council direct staff to post the 2025 Annual Summary Report on the Town’s website no later than February 28, 2026.
Council - Committee of the Whole, February 18, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held January 19, 2026, be hereby approved as presented. Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards
Council - Committee of the Whole, February 2, 2026 · Carried
MacCulloch THAT Council herein rise from in-camera and return to open session.
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council herein rise from in-camera and return to open session.
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT $450,000 of general and special capital levy increase be implemented, proportionally; AND THAT the general and special capital levy be combined; AND THA T $390,000 of the 2024 general reserve excess be utilized for municipal tax rate stabilization purposes resulting in a lowering of the municipal levy equivalent to the increase in the capital levies; AND THAT as approved on January 12, 2026 a
Special Council, January 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the remaining budget amendment period, pursuant to the legislated Strong Mayor Powers, be shortened to end upon completion of this meeting as no further Council amendments are proposed.
Special Council, January 16, 2026 · Carried
In the record
77meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
6conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
5,804votes in 2022Deputy Mayor
Council March 9, 2026
with respect to Agenda Item 5.1.1 as he has a family relation with an applicant to the accessibility committee
Council July 21, 2025
with an item discussed in the In-Camera Session and removed himself from the meeting during discussion on the item
Council - Committee of the Whole April 14, 2025
with Agenda Item 14.5.1 – Amended Staff Report T2025-03 Council Community Grant Award noting that he is a volunteer with the Hope Chapel lunch program
Special Council November 13, 2024
regarding discussions surrounding Centennial Pool as he has a family member that works at the pool (as declared during agenda item 6.2)
Council October 28, 2024
with Item 2025 Draft Budget - Confidential Items including potential land acquisitions and impacts, personnel matters with details to the conflict provided in the in-camera session
What this does not measure
- 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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