Jim Ferguson
Councillor · seen 2022-11-28 to 2026-09-02 · served 2022–2026
203substantive motions movedof 124 meetings the minutes record them at
167procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
155substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
32meetings recorded absentof 124 they were on the record for
30–7recorded 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
Jim Ferguson is serving his first term as Councillor for the Township of Southgate. The following are his Council appointments for the 2022-2026 term of Council:
As published by Southgate.
How they voted, where it was recorded (37)
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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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 - 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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 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;
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (32)
Committee of AdjustmentJuly 22, 2026
Public PlanningJuly 22, 2026
Committee of AdjustmentJune 24, 2026
Committee of AdjustmentMay 27, 2026
Committee of AdjustmentApril 22, 2026
Public PlanningApril 22, 2026
Committee of AdjustmentNovember 26, 2025
Public PlanningNovember 26, 2025
Public PlanningSeptember 24, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentSeptember 24, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentJuly 23, 2025
Council MeetingApril 3, 2025
Public PlanningMarch 26, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentMarch 26, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentFebruary 26, 2025
Public PlanningJanuary 22, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentJanuary 22, 2025
Public PlanningNovember 27, 2024
Public PlanningOctober 23, 2024
Committee of AdjustmentAugust 28, 2024
Council Meeting - SpecialJuly 4, 2024
Public PlanningJune 26, 2024
Council Meeting - SpecialJune 19, 2024
Committee of AdjustmentMay 22, 2024
Public PlanningMay 22, 2024
Recreation Advisory CommitteeMay 16, 2024
Committee of AdjustmentApril 24, 2024
Public PlanningApril 24, 2024
Committee of AdjustmentFebruary 28, 2024
Public PlanningJune 28, 2023
Committee of AdjustmentMay 24, 2023
Committee of AdjustmentJanuary 25, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 203)
Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.
Council Meeting - Special, September 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Committee of the Whole proceed back to the special Council meeting at 3:11PM.
Council Meeting - Special, September 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the interactive visioning sessions for Downtown Dundalk and 5 Keppel Street for information.
Council Meeting - Special, September 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-law dated September 2, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Clerk, sealed with he seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.
Council Meeting, September 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as amended.
Council Meeting, August 5, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.
Council Meeting, July 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated July 2, 2026 save and except item 11.4 PL2026-040 - Edgewood Greens Phase 9 Agreement - Minor Amendment for information.
Council Meeting, July 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-laws dated July 2, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and the Deputy Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation and entered into the by-law book.
Council Meeting, July 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-059 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 July 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, July 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-laws dated June 17, 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, June 17, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated June 3, 2026 save and except items 11.5 - Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan - Canada Post Rate Reduction for Libraries and 11.6 Municipality of Wawa - Opposing Proposed Changes to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for information.
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-054 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 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.
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as amended to remove item 9.4.2 PW2026-025 - Suspension of Curbside Recycling Collection for Eligible Sources.
Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the delegation from Holstein General Store related to LCBO Outlet/Agency Stores as information.
Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the presentations from MHBC Planning and Signature Homes related to the Dundalk Meadows Phase 9 Subdivision Agreement as information.
Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-laws dated May 20, 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, May 20, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated May 6, 2026 save and except item 11.6 AMCTO Correspondence for information.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as amended to include by-law number 2026-042 - APS - Dundalk and District Lions Club - Dundalk Medical Centre and by-law number 2026-043 - Dundalk and District Lions Club - Dundalk Medical Centre Parking Lot.
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-042 being a by-law to authorize a purchase and sale agreement 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 15, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-041 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 15, 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 15, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.
Council Meeting, April 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated April 2, 2026 save and except items 11.4 PW2026-017 - MECP 2025-2026 Dundalk Drinking Water System Inspection Report and 11.12 Township of Oro-Medonte - Support for Require from AORS for information.
Council Meeting, April 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.
Council Meeting, March 18, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated March 18, 2026 save and except items 12.4 Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team - Primary Care Patience Attachment Updates Memo and 12.5 AMCTO - AMP Designation for information.
Council Meeting, March 18, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following by-laws dated March 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, March 18, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as amended.
Council Meeting, March 4, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-024 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 March 4, 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, March 4, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Triton Engineering Services presentation regarding the Township of Southgate Road Management Study for information.
Council Meeting, February 18, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2026-019 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 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 the following by-laws dated February 4, 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 4, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Dundalk water and wastewater presentation from Watson and Associates for information.
Council Meeting, January 21, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole receive the 2026 Mayor's budget third financial forecasting presentation for information; and That the Committee of the Whole recommend that Council receive the 2026 Mayor's budget third financial forecasting presentation for information.
Council Meeting - Special, January 21, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole proceed back to the Special Council meeting at 11:12AM.
Council Meeting - Special, January 21, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.
Council Meeting - Special, December 17, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole receive the 2026 Mayor's budget second financial forecasting presentation for information; and That the Committee of the Whole recommend that Council receive the 2026 Mayor's budget second financial forecasting presentation for information.
Council Meeting - Special, December 17, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole proceed back to the special Council meeting at 9:59AM.
Council Meeting - Special, December 17, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive staff report PW2025-042 - Transfer Station Site Hours of Operations Options and the 2026 Mayor's budget second financial forecasting presentation for information.
Council Meeting - Special, December 17, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2025-132 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 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 - Special, December 17, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2025-128 being a by-law to authorize an agreement with Waste Management of Canada Corporation and 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.
Council Meeting, December 17, 2025 · Carried
In the record
92meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,045votes in 2022Local Councillor
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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