Barbara Dobreen
Deputy Mayor · seen 2019-01-30 to 2026-09-02 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
238substantive motions movedof 138 meetings the minutes record them at
157procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
117substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
4meetings recorded absentof 138 they were on the record for
67–3recorded 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 Southgate’s own minutes.
In their own words, via the Town
Barbara Dobreen is serving as Deputy Mayor for the Township of Southgate 2022-2026 term of Council. She previously served for two terms as Councillor for the Township of Southgate. The following are her Council appointments for the 2022-2026 term of Council:
As published by Southgate.
How they voted, where it was recorded (70) — most recent 40 shown
Council Meeting - Special August 14, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report CAO2026-018 be received for information; and That Council award the Architect and Engineering Services for the Keppel Municipal Facilities to R.J.
Council Meeting August 5, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-049 be received for information; and That the Site Alteration Permit be issued upon execution by the Owner of a Site Alteration Agreement confirming the provisions of Schedule “C”…
Council Meeting July 2, 2026
For · 5–1 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report CAO2026-014 be received for information; and That Council opt in to the Grey County Hybrid Planning Model;
Council Meeting June 17, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report CAO2026-010 be received for information; and That Council approve of the purchase of Market Block blk l pl 480 Dundalk; lt 1-10, 14-16 blk l pl 480 Dundalk;
Council Meeting June 17, 2026
For · 4–1 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report PL2026-037 be received for information; and That Council direct staff not to make any amendments to the current Zoning By-law respecting where Backyard Chickens are permitted…
Council Meeting June 3, 2026
For · 4–2 · CarriedBe it resolved that the following by-laws dated June 3, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law…
Council Meeting April 2, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report HR2026-004 be received for information; and That Council direct staff to proceed with Option 1, effective November 16, 2026;
Council Meeting November 19, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report EDO2025-019 be received for information; and That Council approve Dundalk Village Pharmacy Ltd for Community Improvement Plan project funding for building improvements to the property…
Council Meeting November 19, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedWHEREAS the safety of children and caregivers walking to and from school is a priority for the Township of Southgate; and WHEREAS current pedestrian routes around the stormwater management pond may pose safety concerns…
Council Meeting November 5, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedBe it resolved that Council add a second clause to state: "That Council direct staff to research the grant application process and implications of the Township acting as the primary grant applicant, including a cost…
Council Meeting November 5, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report CL2025-036 be received for information; and That Council appoint Nancy Flagel to the Southgate Public Library Board, effective November 5, 2025.
Council Meeting November 5, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report HR2025-008 be received for information; and That Council approve updates to Policy 16 Pay Administration policy as presented;
Council Meeting October 15, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report FIRE2025-014 be received for information; and That Council direct staff to proceed with the purchase of a 78’ Rosenbauer Viper Aerial Apparatus from City View Specialty Vehicles.
Council Meeting October 15, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report EDO2025-015 be received for information; and That Council approve Heritage Restoration for Community Improvement Plan funding for building improvements, planning fees, building permit…
Council Meeting October 15, 2025
For · 5–2 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report CAO2025-026 be received for information; and That Council approve Flato East 7,8,10 Preliminary Acceptance Stage III as recommended by the Township engineers as per the subdivision…
Council Meeting September 17, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report EDO2025-011 be received for information; and That Council approve the funding application for the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program to promote the rehabilitation of buildings…
Council Meeting September 3, 2025
For · 3–3 · LostBe it resolved that Staff Report EDO2025-008 be received for information; and That Council approve the funding application for the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program to promote the rehabilitation of buildings…
Council Meeting August 6, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report PL2025-064 be received for information; and That the Site Alteration Permit be issued upon execution by the Owner of a Site Alteration Agreement confirming the provisions of Schedule “C”…
Council Meeting July 2, 2025
For · 4–2 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report PL2025-058 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2025-080 being Official Plan Amendment #5 (OPA 1-24) for Renewable Energy Projects and request Grey…
Council Meeting July 2, 2025
For · 5–1 · CarriedBe it resolved that by-law number 2025-080 being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 5 to the Township of Southgate Official Plan be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk…
Council Meeting July 2, 2025
For · 5–1 · CarriedBe it resolved that by-law number 2025-081 being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 19-2002, of the Township of Southgate, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk…
Council Meeting June 4, 2025
For · 5–2 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report PW2025-020 be received for information; and That Council waive the Request for Tender Purchasing Policy Protocol, instead using the Single Source protocol;
Council Meeting May 7, 2025
For · 5–2 · CarriedBe it resolved that Council refer staff report PW2025-014 Cox Asphalt Plant Agreement and By-law 2025-045 - Portable Asphalt Plant Agreement - Cox Construction Limited back to staff for further discussion…
Council Meeting April 3, 2025
For · 6–0 · CarriedBe it resolved that by-law number 2025-039 being a by- law to adopt the estimates of revenue and expenditures for the year 2025 for the Corporation of the Township of Southgate be read a first, second and third time…
Council Meeting - Special March 19, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedBe it resolved that the Committee recommend that Council direct staff to fund the general roads reserve equivalent to a 1% increase of the tax rate.
Council Meeting - Special March 19, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedBe it resolved that the Committee recommend that Council direct staff to add the Sideroad 24 Micro Surfacing Project at $209,000 to the draft budget, as previously removed at the second-round budget meeting.
Council Meeting January 15, 2025
For · 6–0 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report CL2025-004 be received for information; and That Council consider approval of By-law 2025-005 to enter into a purchase and sale agreement with Dundalk Team Town Hall for the purchase…
Council Meeting December 18, 2024
For · 5–2 · CarriedBe it resolved that by-law number 2024-156 being a by-law to appoint Jim Ellis as the Interim Chief Administrative Officer for the Corporation of the Township of Southgate be read a first, second and third time, finally…
Council Meeting December 18, 2024
For · 6–1 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report CL2024-039 be received for information; and That Council authorize internet and telephone voting as the voting method for the 2026 municipal and school board election by enactment…
Council Meeting December 4, 2024
For · 4–3 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report HR2024-008 be received for information; and That Council approve the COLA increase of 2% to the 2025 Staff Pay Grid effective the first full pay period of 2025;
Council Meeting November 20, 2024
Against · 3–3 · LostBe it resolved that Council receive as information Staff Report 2024-096 regarding Wilder Lake Growth Management; and That Council advise developers with Planning Act applications in and around Wilder Lake to coordinate…
Council Meeting November 6, 2024
For · 4–3 · CarriedBe it resolved that Staff Report CAO2024-020 be received for information; and That Council direct the CAO to begin recruitment for the Director of Corporate Services position with a starting date as early as January 2…
Council Meeting October 16, 2024
For · 3–3 · LostBe it resolved that Council approve the posting of a Senior Manager of Corporate Services full-time position as adopted in the Organization Review.
Council Meeting October 16, 2024
For · 6–0 · CarriedBe it resolved that Council approve the posting of a 2- year contract Customer Service position. Yay (6): Mayor Milne, Deputy Mayor Dobreen, Councillor Rice, Councillor Ferguson, Councillor John, and Councillor Singh…
Council Meeting August 7, 2024
Against · 5–2 · CarriedBe it resolved that by-law number 2024-101 being a by- law to establish fees and charges for certain services provided by the Township of Southgate be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by…
Council Meeting - Special July 18, 2024
For · 4–1 · CarriedBe it resolved that by-law number 2024-096 being a by-law to appoint Deputy Treasurers for the Township of Southgate be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed…
Council Meeting May 15, 2024
For · 4–2 · CarriedBe it resolved that Council amend the third clause of the motion to state: "That Council direct staff to amend the draft Flag Protocol and Proclamation Policy to remove the approval of any proclamation requests…
Council Meeting May 15, 2024
For · 4–2 · CarriedBe it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024- 017 for information; and That Council provide comments on the draft Flag Protocol and Proclamation Policy No. 51 as provided;
Council Meeting - Special July 26, 2022
For · 3–0 · CarriedBe it resolved that by-law number 2022-104 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate at its special meeting held on July 26, 2022 be read a first, second…
Council Meeting February 16, 2022
For · 3–1 · CarriedBe it resolved that Council waive section 23.3 of the Procedural By-law to allow for a Notice of Motion to be brought forward without proper notice given.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (4)
Public PlanningMay 28, 2025
Public PlanningMay 22, 2024
Southgate Public Library BoardMay 18, 2023
Southgate Public Library Board - SpecialApril 29, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 238)
Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-074 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate at its special meeting held on September 2, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.
Council Meeting - Special, September 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated September 2, 2026 save and except item 11.7 Letter from the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, 11.8 Office of the Solicitor General - 2027 Municipal OPP Policing Costs and 11.9 Clearview Township - Support - Request for Traffic Calming and Speed Mitigation Techniques for information.
Council Meeting, September 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive item 11.8 Office of the Solicitor General - 2027 Municipal OPP Policing Costs for information.
Council Meeting, September 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Southgate lend its support to the correspondence from Clearview Council Support Resolution – Request for Traffic Calming and Speeding Mitigation Techniques; and That the resolution of support be circulated to those already included in the original resolution as well as MPP Paul Vickers.
Council Meeting, September 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.
Council Meeting - Special, August 14, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-072 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate at its special meeting held on August 14, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.
Council Meeting - Special, August 14, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Social Point Digital Engagement Platform Presentation for information.
Council Meeting, August 5, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated August 5, 2026 save and except items 11.13 2026-06-19 Grey Bruce Poverty Task Force Meeting Minutes, 11.21 Town of Plympton Wyoming - Support - Vacant Commercial Storefront Tax and 11.22 Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan - Support - Return to Property Tax Reassessment Cycle for information.
Council Meeting, August 5, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the June 17, 2026 Council meeting as presented.
Council Meeting, July 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the presentation from the County of Grey regarding County initiatives and program updates as information.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated June 17, 2026 for information.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the presentation from KPMG LLP related to the 2024 Audit Findings Report as information.
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Township of Southgate receive correspondence from the Municipality of Wawa and the Township of Stone Mills re: Proposed Changes to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA); and That Southgate Council oppose the proposed changes to FIPPA; and 1. call on the Province to ensure records related to government business remain accessible to the public; and
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-laws dated June 3, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book. Yay (4): Mayor Milne, Deputy Mayor Dobreen, Councillor Ferguson, and Councillor Shipston Nay (2): Councillor Rice, and Councillor John Absent (1): Councillor Singh Soares
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the presentation from PSD CityWide regarding Asset Management software as information.
Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the LCBO Convenience Outlet Program, formerly known as the Agency Store Program, was established in 1962 and has expanded over time to provide access to beverage alcohol products in underserved, rural, and smaller communities across Ontario; and Whereas recent LCBO policy and operational framework changes implemented effective April 1, 2026, have unintentionally disadvantaged many small LC
Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated April 15, 2026 for information.
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-035 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate at its regular meeting held on April 2, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.
Council Meeting, April 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-034 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate at its special meeting held on March 26, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.
Council Meeting - Special, March 26, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive item 12.4 Grey-Bruce Ontario Health Team - Primary Care Patient Memo for information.
Council Meeting, March 18, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada Member Presentation by Sarah Hubble for information.
Council Meeting, March 4, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2026-008 - Strong Mayor Powers - In-year Budget Amendment Process for information.
Council Meeting, March 4, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive item 11.6 Southgate Renewables - Neighbour Notifications for information.
Council Meeting, March 4, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Minister of Education has stated the intention to remove the role of democratically elected English public school trustees; and Whereas there has been no formal public consultation to date, nor any fulsome and inclusive discussion that considers the viewpoints of students, families, school boards, staff, partners, and others bearing the impact of such a sweeping structural shift; and W
Council Meeting, March 4, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the SVCA presentation regarding the 20 year water quality report for information.
Council Meeting, February 18, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council amend the second clause to state: "That Council approve amending the April 1 Council meeting to the following day, Thursday, April 2, starting at 1:00PM."
Council Meeting, February 18, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-laws dated February 18, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.
Council Meeting, February 18, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the presentation from PSD Citywide regarding the Township of Southgate's 2025 Asset Management Plan as information.
Council Meeting, February 4, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Fund serves over 1,000 employers and over half a million employees and retirees from diverse groups including: municipal governments, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, children’s aid societies, and electricity distribution companies; and WHEREAS the long-standing jointly-sponsored governance model with t
Council Meeting, January 21, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated January 21, 2026 save and except item 11.5 FIRE2026-003 - Raise the Ladder Fundraiser, for information.
Council Meeting, January 21, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.
Council Meeting - Special, January 21, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-001 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate at its special meeting held on January 21, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.
Council Meeting - Special, January 21, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes from the December 3, 2025 regular Council meeting as presented; and That Council approve the minutes from the December 3, 2025 special Council meeting as presented.
Council Meeting, December 17, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-laws dated December 17, 2025 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.
Council Meeting, December 17, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2025-133 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate at its regular meeting held on December 17, 2025 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.
Council Meeting, December 17, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the financial forecasting survey, the staffing presentation and the 2026 Mayor's budget financial forecasting presentation for information.
Council Meeting - Special, December 3, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive PSD Citywide Inc. - 2025 Proposed Levels of Service presentation for information.
Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council amend the second clause to state: “That Council direct staff and PSD Citywide to proceed with the Option 2 funding model for tax-funded assets and the Option 3 funding model for water and wastewater assets at the five-year level for both, as outlined in Staff Report FIN2025-038."
Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Southgate Community Fund Update presentation by Stuart Reid, Community Foundation Grey Bruce and Karl Ellis, Southgate Community Fund, Chair, for information.
Council Meeting, November 19, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council amend the second clause to state: “That Council support staff in providing letters of support to Team Town Hall for the Dundalk Old Town Hall restoration efforts, for specific grants and funding they may be applying for in the future.”
Council Meeting, November 19, 2025 · Carried
In the record
134meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,319votes in 2022Deputy Mayor, incumbent
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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