The Bradford West Gwillimbury Record

Ben Verkaik

Councillor · seen 2022-11-23 to 2026-08-04 · served 2022–2026

133substantive motions movedof 147 meetings the minutes record them at
114procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
151substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
7meetings recorded absentof 147 they were on the record for
10–6recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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How they voted, where it was recorded (16)

Regular Council and Committee of the Whole April 21, 2026
COW-2026-30: That Report FIN 2026 6 titled “2026 Tax Levy Budget Update” be received for information purposes; and That the 2026 Tax Levy Operating Budget be amended to reduce the Transfer from the Municipal Capital…
For · 6–2 · Carried
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole March 3, 2026
That Report CAO-2026-3 titled “Proposed Settlement Boundary Area Expansion and Community Benefit Contributions”, be received;
Against · 2–7 · Defeated
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole March 3, 2026
That Report CAO-2026-3 titled “Proposed Settlement Boundary Area Expansion and Community Benefit Contributions”, be received;
Against · 7–2 · Carried
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole March 3, 2026
That Report PLN-2026-3 entitled "Recommendation Report for Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision" for lands municipally known 2856 Line 6 be received;
For · 5–4 · Carried
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole February 3, 2026
That Report CAO-2026-3 titled “Proposed Settlement Boundary Area Expansion and Community Benefit Contributions”, be received;
For · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole January 20, 2026
That Report CAO-2026-1 titled “Governance Best Practices and Options for Delegation of Strong Mayor Powers” be received; and, That staff be requested to prepare any necessary motions, correspondence or procedural…
For · 7–2 · Carried
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole October 21, 2025
That Council receive Report CAP-2025-4 titled ““Line 8 Class EA from Barrie Street to Sideroad 10, and Sideroad 10 to Reagens Industrial Parkway";
For · 7–2 · Carried
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole October 7, 2025
That the Committee Minutes and Recommendations item 17.2(1 -10) be received and approved. For (6): Mayor Leduc, Deputy Mayor Sandhu, Councillor Duhaney, Councillor Scott, Councillor Verkaik, and Councillor Ferragine…
For · 6–2 · Carried
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole August 5, 2025
That Report EDO 2025-3 titled "2026 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program Options" be received; and That Council endorses the Community Improvement Plan Comprehensive Update Report prepared by Sierra Planning…
For · 7–2 · Carried
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole August 5, 2025
That Report CLK-2025-5 titled "2026 Municipal Election – Voting Method" be received for information; and That Council confirm the use of internet and telephone voting as the voting method for the 2026 Municipal…
For · 5–3 · Carried
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole May 6, 2025
That Report PLN-2025-18 be received for information; That Council endorse the inclusion of the lands municipally known as 23 Brownlee Drive, and 2820, 2824, and 2848 Line 5 within the Bradford Urban Area settlement Area…
Against · 5–3 · Carried
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole April 15, 2025
Amendment: That the applicant and staff have clear regard to addressing the comments raised by the public and members of Council throughout the development process when finalizing the plan of subdivision and zoning…
Against · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole February 4, 2025
That Committee of the Whole recommendation COW-2025-04 be approved. For (5): Councillor Verkaik, Councillor Giordano, Councillor Ferragine, Councillor Harper, and Councillor Dykie Against (3): Mayor Leduc, Deputy Mayor…
For · 5–3 · Carried
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole October 1, 2024
That Report REC-202404 titled "AMJ Convention 2025" be referred back to staff for further review. For (4): Mayor Leduc, Deputy Mayor Sandhu, Councillor Duhaney, and Councillor Scott Against (5): Councillor Verkaik…
Against · 4–5 · Defeated
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole May 7, 2024
That Schedule ‘A’ of the Council Compensation By-law 2024-34 be amended such that the Deputy Mayor receives the same 48.11% increase in remuneration as that received by councillors;
For · 7–2 · Carried
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole December 19, 2023
WHEREAS, as detailed in Staff Report PLN-2023-47, Sarjeant Co. Ltd. has requested Council’s support for a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), that would permit the development of a ready-mix concrete batching plant…
Against · 6–2 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (7)

Regular Council and Committee of the WholeOctober 15, 2024
Special Council - Public Planning MeetingMay 28, 2024
Special Council Closed MeetingNovember 14, 2023
Strategic Projects Advisory CommitteeNovember 8, 2023
Regular Council and Committee of the WholeAugust 15, 2023
Strategic Projects Advisory CommitteeApril 24, 2023
Special Council - Public Planning MeetingApril 11, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 133)

That the Regular Council Agenda dated August 4, 2026 be adopted as amended.
That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2026-45 to COW-2026-47 be approved; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated May 19, 2026 be adopted as printed.
That Report FC-2026-3 titled “Bud Brown and Bond Head Hall Upgrades” be
That funding be considered in the 2027 Budget to make the Bond Head Hall fully accessible and that these upgrades to the existing Hall be included as an option in the Long-Term Financial Plan based on the Town’s 2051 growth targets and explore any available grant funding for accessibility improvements
Report PLN-2026-26 titled “Request for Extension of Draft Plan Approval – Bond Head South – File No. D12-26-06 be received; and That Council grant a three (3) year extension to the Draft Approved of Plan of Subdivision S-10-03, such that Draft Plan Approval will lapse in the event that a final plan is not registered by October 29 th , 2029.
That Report PLN-2026-31 titled “Recommendation Report for Zoning By-law Amendment – 3508 Line 4” be received; and That all written submissions received in regard to the application and all oral submissions made at the public meeting held on March 10, 2026, relating to the application have been taken into consideration as part of the deliberations and final decisions; and That pursuant to Section 3
That By-laws 2026-040, 2026-041, 2026-042, and 2026-043 be passed.
That Report FC-2026-3 titled “Bud Brown and Bond Head Hall Upgrades” be referred back to staff to review funding sources and report back to the June 16 Regular Council Meeting.
The Report PLN-2026-26 titled “Request for Extension of Draft Plan Approval – Bond Head South – File No. D12-26-06 be received; and That Council grant a three (3) year extension to the Draft Approved of Plan of Subdivision S-10-03, such that Draft Plan Approval will lapse in the event that a final plan is not registered by October 29th, 2029.
That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2026-34 to COW-2026-40 be approved; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated April 21, 2026 be adopted as printed.
That Council receive the thank you correspondence regarding the 3rd Annual Battle of Badges from Andrew Sibbald for information.
That Council affirm its previous direction respecting the naming of Sideroad 10 and associated road segments arising from the SWAR alignment; and That Council direct staff to proceed with the following street naming implementations as discussed at the Heritage Committee and the public meeting: That for the portion of Line 5 and Sideroad 10 between Highway 400 and Line 6 (Segments 2 and 3) that the
That Council affirm its previous direction respecting the naming of Sideroad 10 and associated road segments arising from the SWAR alignment; and That Council direct staff to proceed with the following street naming implementations as discussed at the Heritage Committee and the public meeting:  That for the portion of Line 5 and Sideroad 10 between Highway 400 and Line 6 (Segments 2 and 3) that t
That staff be requested to provide information pertaining to facility rental discounts for non-profit and community groups utilizing municipal spaces to deliver services, conduct fundraising, and offer social programs for youth and seniors.
That this meeting of the Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board come to order at 7:12 p.m.
Holland Marsh Board, April 9, 2026 · Carried
That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2026-22 to COW-2026-25 be approved; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated March 17, 2026 be adopted as printed.
That Report PLN-2026-5 titled “Bond Head Heritage Conservation District – Passing of By-law” be received; That the necessary by-law be presented to Council designating Bond Head as a Heritage Conservation District and adopting the District Plan and Guidelines for Bond Head .
That staff be requested to provide information pertaining to a preliminary design and costing to convert the west Bud Brown Park basketball court to a multi-use pad for basketball, pickleball and winter outdoor ice rink and to identify any potential funding sources and third-party sponsorships outside of the 2027 budget process.
That the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Agenda dated February 3, 2026 be adopted as printed.
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, February 3, 2026 · Carried
That Report PLN-2026-01 titled “Recommendation Report for Zoning By-law Amendment – 4023 Line 3 (D14-24-01)” be received; That all written submissions received in regard to the application and all oral submissions made at the Public Meeting held on August 6, 2024, and September 9, 2025, relating to the application have been taken into consideration as part of the deliberations and final decisions;
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, February 3, 2026 · Carried
That staff be requested to prepare a report on completing a comprehensive parking study for the Downtown Core.
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, February 3, 2026 · Carried
That Report ENG-2026-01 titled “Fill and Site Alteration Bylaw Review Update” be received; and That Council endorse the plan to undertake a comprehensive review of the current Fill and Site Alteration Bylaw 2017-33.
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, January 20, 2026 · Carried
That Report ENF-2026-1 entitled “Power of Entry By-Law” be received; and That Council approve the proposed Power of Entry By-law.
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, January 20, 2026 · Carried
That Report CAO-2026-1 titled “Governance Best Practices and Options for Delegation of Strong Mayor Powers” be received; and, That staff be requested to prepare any necessary motions, correspondence or procedural changes required to carry out Option # 1 and 2; and Further that staff develop two policies as recommended by the Integrity Commissioner, being: (a) a governance policy respecting the pro
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, January 20, 2026 · Carried
That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW 2025-69 to COW-2025-72 be approved; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated December 2, 2025 be adopted as printed.
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, December 16, 2025 · Carried
That Report BLDG-2025-03 titled “Sign Variance Request for 2876 Highway 27 – Mini-Masterminds Daycare” be received; and That Council approve the requested variance from the requirements from Section 6.5 of the Sign By-Law 2011-23 “No first-party sign may be erected on a lot zoned “Residential” by Zoning By-Law 2010-050”.The address of 2876 County Rd 27 is zoned as R4 – which is Rural Settlement Re
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, December 16, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-118 be passed.
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner’s Recommendation Report regarding Mayor James Leduc (October 27, 2025) concluded that “this experience should lead the Mayor to exhibit more careful leadership which includes greater circumspection and the valuing of input of others”; and WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a Mayor exercising “strong-mayor” powers may, by written delegation, assign to t
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2025 · Carried
That the Special Council - Budget Deliberations Agenda dated November 26-27, 2025 be adopted as printed
Special Council Budget Deliberations, November 26, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive the South Simcoe Police Service Strategic Planning Session presentation for information.
Special Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Agenda dated November 4, 2025 be adopted as printed.
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, November 4, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-91 be read a third time and be enacted this 21st day of October, 2025.
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, October 21, 2025 · Carried
That Council waive the notice requirements for a motion regarding traffic mitigation improvements at the intersection at Line 9 and Sideroad 10 to be presented.
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, October 21, 2025 · Carried
That the Special Council Agenda dated October 14, 2025 be adopted as amended.
Special Council - Public Planning Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
That report PLN-2025-53 be received; That the comments received in writing and/or made at the Public Meeting be received, and that the Office of Community Planning consider the matters raised and address same in the passing of a By-law; and That the By-law adopting the Bond Head Heritage Conservation District Plan be presented to Council at the earliest opportunity following the conclusion of the
Special Council - Public Planning Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
That the Committee Minutes and Recommendations, item 17.3 to 17.4 inclusive be received and approved.
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, October 7, 2025 · Carried
That the Strategic Initiatives Committee recommend Council approve the replacement of wide-flange steel beams with open-web steel joists within the Auditorium for an estimated cost savings of $105,900 for the Civic Centre development.
Strategic Initiatives Committee, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That staff be requested to prepare a staff report considering the reinstatement of Gapp Lane into the Official Plan and that Capital look into this estimate request as a future development charge expenditure.
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, September 16, 2025 · Carried
That By-laws 2025-95, 2025-96, and 2025-97 be passed.
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, September 16, 2025 · Carried
That Council direct staff to prepare amendments to Procedural By-law setting out that budget deliberations will proceed in a manner akin to Committee of the Whole in terms of more informal deliberations with confirmation of those decisions as outlined under the Municipal Act , and further that such sessions be chaired by the Deputy Mayor given the Mayor is the one submitting the draft “Mayor’s bud
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole, September 16, 2025 · Defeated

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140meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
5conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
224votes in 2022Local Councillor
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole June 2, 2026
on this item
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole May 21, 2024
with respect to a Civic Award Nomination
Regular Council and Committee of the Whole June 20, 2023
on Item 16.5, By-law 2023-53 - Lease Agreement, WOW Living, 177 Church Street
Regular Council March 7, 2023
and left the Council Chambers
Regular Council February 7, 2023
with respect to an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal

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