Brian Milne
Mayor · seen 2019-01-30 to 2026-09-02 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
21substantive motions movedof 130 meetings the minutes record them at
8procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
17substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
15meetings recorded absentof 130 they were on the record for
63–4recorded 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
Brian Milne is serving as Mayor for the Township of Southgate 2022-2026 Term of Council. He previously served as Deputy Mayor for the 2018-2022 Term, and Mayor for the Township of Southgate for the 2010-2014 Term of Council. The following are his Council appointments for the 2022-2026 Term of Council: I am honoured to have been elected Mayor of the Township of Southgate for the 2022-2026 Term of Council. This is an exciting time to think of future opportunities, the road ahead, what does it hold for us and our community. There will undoubtedly be challenges that we will face, however, there will be successes as well. Each member of Council is dedicated to working as a team toward the success of this Council. Together, along with the staff of the Township, we are determined to do our best in the interest of all residents of Southgate. We are looking forward to working collaboratively to develop a plan that will allow up to meet the future in any opportunity it presents, with confidence in our chosen direction.
As published by Southgate.
How they voted, where it was recorded (67) — 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 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
For · 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 - 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.
Council Meeting February 16, 2022
For · 3–1 · CarriedBe it resolved that pursuant to section 24.13 of the Procedural By-law, being a Renewal Motion, Resolution No. 2022-005 from the February 2, 2022, regular meeting of Council, regarding Staff Report CBO2022-001 – Soil…
Council Meeting February 16, 2022
For · 4–0 · CarriedBe it resolved that by-law number 2022-028 being a by- law to authorize a fire protection agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Grey Highlands and the Corporation of the Township of Southgate be read…
Council Meeting February 16, 2022
For · 4–0 · CarriedBe it resolved that by-law number 2022-030 being a bylaw to authorize an automatic aid agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Grey Highlands and the Corporation of the Township of Southgate be read…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (15)
Public PlanningMarch 25, 2026
Public PlanningNovember 26, 2025
Public PlanningSeptember 24, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentSeptember 24, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentJune 25, 2025
Council MeetingJune 18, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentSeptember 25, 2024
Committee of AdjustmentJune 26, 2024
Public PlanningJune 26, 2024
Council Meeting - SpecialJune 26, 2024
Council MeetingMay 15, 2024
Public PlanningApril 24, 2024
Council Meeting - SpecialSeptember 11, 2023
Public PlanningJune 28, 2023
Council Meeting - SpecialOctober 9, 2019
Substantive motions moved (all 21)
Be it resolved that Councillor Shipston be appointed as the Acting Chair for the Public Planning Meeting on May 28, 2025.
Public Planning, May 28, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-151 being a By- law to remove Holding Provisions established in 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, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.
Council Meeting, December 18, 2024 · Carried
Be 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 passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book. Yay (5): Mayor Milne, Deputy Mayor Dobreen, Councillor Ferguson
Council Meeting, December 18, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2024- 109 Application for Site Plan Agreement SP13-20 Southgate Renewables Holding Corp., 150 Eco Parkway for information; and That Council approve By-law 2024-155 to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a site plan agreement with Southgate Renewables Holding Corp for lands at 150 Eco Parkway, Part Lot 237, 238 Concession 2 SWTSR Proton.
Council Meeting, December 18, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-116 being a by- law to amend Zoning By-law No. 19-2002, entitled the "Township of Southgate Zoning By-law" 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, October 2, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2023-102 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 November 15, 2023 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, November 15, 2023 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee approve the minutes from the September 12, 2022 Southgate Community Fund Management meeting as presented.
Southgate Community Fund Management Committee, October 11, 2022 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee appoint Mayor Woodbury as Chair of the Committee of the Whole meeting on July 26, 2022.
Council Meeting - Special, July 26, 2022 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee resolve back to the Special Council meeting at 10:26 AM.
Council Meeting - Special, July 26, 2022 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2021-157 being a by- law to adopt a “COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Contractors” known as Policy Number 90 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 (7): Mayor Woodbury, Deputy Mayor Milne, Councillor Dobreen, Councillor Sherson, Councill
Council Meeting, October 20, 2021 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Resolutions of other Municipalities consent agenda dated October 20, 2021 (save and except items 11.3.1 and 11.3.6) as information.
Council Meeting, October 20, 2021 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the BDO LLP 2020 Financial Statements presentation as information.
Council Meeting, August 4, 2021 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CAO2021-056 as information; and That Council approve the appointment of Gerry McNalty and Muriel Scott to the Southgate Affordable-Attainable Housing Advisory Committee as members that submitted applications; and That Council approve the recruited members being Morgan McCannell, Jan Powell and Jennifer Dejong to the Southgate Affordable-Attainable H
Council Meeting, August 4, 2021 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CAO2021-058 as information; and That Council approve to the appointment of Joan John, Rica Marie Malapitan, Don Lewis, Dale Pallister and Heather Renton to the Southgate Community Fund Management Committee to work with Community Foundation Grey Bruce and the Committee Terms of Reference to establish a Township of Southgate donation fund and to decid
Council Meeting, August 4, 2021 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve the items on the Regular Business consent agenda dated August 4, 2021 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Council Meeting, August 4, 2021 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2020- 035 as information; and That Council approve the 2021 Council Meeting Calendar, as amended, for all of the second monthly Council meetings to being at 7 PM."
Council Meeting, December 2, 2020 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PW2020- 058 for information; and That Council accept the sale recommendation of grader unit 102 through GovDeals at a price of $40,000.00.
Council Meeting, December 2, 2020 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CAO2020-078 as information; and That Council direct staff to continue to work with the County of Grey Finance Department on the Vacancy Tax Rebate issue to ensure we have flexibility to deal with this program to prevent empty commercial and industrial buildings in Southgate.
Council Meeting, December 2, 2020 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CAO2020-080 as information; and That Council consider this report for discussions during Township of Southgate 2021 budget discussions on municipal office spaces to support safe workspaces, the delivery of municipal service and access to public meetings.
Council Meeting, December 2, 2020 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CAO2020-026 as information; and That Council defer the decision of the Community Foundation Grey Bruce Fund Agreement Approval to a later date. Yay (5): Councillor Dobreen, Councillor Sherson, Councillor Rice, Councillor Frew, and Councillor Shipston Nay (2): Mayor Woodbury, and Deputy Mayor Milne
Council Meeting - Special, April 8, 2020 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve the items on the Regular Business consent agenda dated April 8, 2020 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Council Meeting - Special, April 8, 2020 · Carried
In the record
115meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
911votes in 2022Mayor, 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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