Monica Singh Soares
Councillor · seen 2022-11-28 to 2026-09-02 · served 2022–2026
36substantive motions movedof 123 meetings the minutes record them at
57procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
64substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
17meetings recorded absentof 123 they were on the record for
27–8recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
In their own words, via the Town
Monica Singh Soares is serving her first term as Councillor for the Township of Southgate. The following are her appointments for the 2022-2026 term of Council:
As published by Southgate.
How they voted, where it was recorded (35)
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 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
For · 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
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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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 (17)
Council Meeting - SpecialSeptember 2, 2026
Council MeetingJune 3, 2026
Public PlanningMarch 25, 2026
Committee of AdjustmentMarch 25, 2026
Committee of AdjustmentJuly 23, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentMay 28, 2025
Public PlanningMay 28, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentApril 23, 2025
Public PlanningMarch 26, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentMarch 26, 2025
Council MeetingMarch 19, 2025
Council Meeting - SpecialMarch 5, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentFebruary 26, 2025
Council MeetingFebruary 19, 2025
Public PlanningJanuary 22, 2025
Committee of AdjustmentJanuary 22, 2025
Southgate Community Fund Management CommitteeNovember 13, 2023
Substantive motions moved (all 36)
Be it resolved that Council receive item 12.5 AMCTO - AMP Designation for information.
Council Meeting, March 18, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated February 4, 2026, save and except items 11.9 Watsons & Associates Correspondence - Changes to the DC Framework - Bill 60 and 11.10 Dundalk Wesleyan Church - Letter of Appreciation - Recycling Program, for information.
Council Meeting, February 4, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Township of Southgate current residential zoning R1-R4 regulations do not permit the keeping of backyard poultry; and WHEREAS residents have expressed interest in allowing limited backyard chickens for personal use, consistent with practices in many comparable rural municipalities; and WHEREAS Council recognizes the growing community interest in local food production, sustainable livin
Council Meeting, December 17, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS 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 for families travelling on foot; and WHEREAS there is a need to review both short-term and long- term solutions to ensure safe access to local schools, particularly for students who
Council Meeting, November 19, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the Consent Agenda dated September 17, 2025 save and except items 11.4 Community First Housing - Request for Adopting a New Affordable Housing Property Tax Subclass, 11.6 Fort Erie - Bill 5 and 11.6 Fort Erie - Bill 17 for information.
Council Meeting, September 17, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.
Council Meeting - Special, May 27, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receipt the KPMG 2023 Audit Finding Report Presentation for information.
Council Meeting - Special, May 27, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2025-023 being a by-law to appoint a Deputy Division Registrar and a Deputy Issuer of Marriage Licences 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 5, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Correspondence consent agenda dated January 15, 2025 as information.
Council Meeting, January 15, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Resolutions of other Municipalities consent agenda dated January 15, 2025 as information.
Council Meeting, January 15, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024- 034 for information; and That Council approve the minutes from the September 9, 2024 Township of Southgate Community Fund Management Committee; and That Council disband the Southgate Community Fund Management Committee effective September 18, 2024; and That Council endorse the Community Foundation Grey Bruce Southgate Community Fund Manageme
Council Meeting, September 18, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee confirm the agenda as presented.
Southgate Community Fund Management Committee, September 9, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Southgate Community Fund Management Committee receive the draft Community Foundation Grey Bruce Southgate Community Fund Management Committee Terms of Reference Policy for information; and That the Southgate Community Fund Management Committee endorse in principle the draft Terms of Reference for the Community Foundation Grey Bruce Southgate Community Fund Management Commit
Southgate Community Fund Management Committee, September 9, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024- 031 for information; and That Council directs staff to notify the requester of the Township’s intent to retain the land.
Council Meeting, August 7, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council proceed past noon.
Council Meeting, August 7, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report SIO2024- 04 for information; and That Council direct staff to bring forward a Customer Service Standard, intended to guide customer service interactions involving the Township, that is inclusive of the following: a. Standards regarding processing timelines for non- statutory processes such as emails, phone calls, and select applications; b. A robust
Council Meeting, August 7, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PL2024- 067 for information; and That Council direct Staff to prepare appropriate Site Plan By-law amendments.
Council Meeting, August 7, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that By-law 2024-103 - Adopt Policy No. 2 - Council Conference and Seminar Attendance Policy be
Council Meeting, August 7, 2024 · Deferred
Be it resolved that Council receive the correspondence from SMART for information; and That Council direct staff to contribute a door prize item(s) with an upset limit of $100.00 to be funded from the Eco Park Reserve.
Council Meeting, August 7, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-090 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 4, 2024 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, July 4, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve the items on the Regular Business consent agenda dated May 15, 2024 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Council Meeting, May 15, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Resolutions of other Municipalities consent agenda dated May 15, 2024 as information.
Council Meeting, May 15, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2024-056 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 May 15, 2024 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 15, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2024- 010 for information; and That Council supports appointment of the following members to the 4 Community Appointee positions on the Grey Bruce Detachment Joint Board: 1. Michelle Reynolds, Township of Georgian Bluffs 2. Karl Ellis, Township of Southgate 3. Gerry Solursh, Township of Northern Bruce Peninsula 4. Nicole Martin, Municipality of Gr
Council Meeting, April 3, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report PW2024- 015 for information; and That Council approve the recommendations for the endorsement of the report for the Dundalk Water and Sewage Treatment Reserve Capacity as prepared by Triton Engineering Services Ltd; and That Council approves these reports to be forwarded to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) District Office i
Council Meeting, April 3, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Correspondence consent agenda dated April 3, 2024 as information.
Council Meeting, April 3, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Resolutions of other Municipalities consent agenda dated April 3, 2024 as information.
Council Meeting, April 3, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as amended to remove item 6.1 NOM - Renewal Motion for Council Health Benefits Resolution 2024-067 as
Council Meeting - Special, March 6, 2024 · Withdrawn
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report FIN2024- 005 for information; and That Council direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Council Meeting - Special, February 21, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council confirm the agenda as presented.
Council Meeting, February 7, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council proceed past noon.
Council Meeting, February 7, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report for information; and That Council approve the recreation agreement as outlined; and That Council consider adoption of a by-law following approval of this report.
Council Meeting, February 7, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council approve the items on the Regular Business consent agenda dated February 7, 2024 and direct staff to proceed with all necessary administrative actions.
Council Meeting, February 7, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive the items on the Correspondence consent agenda dated February 7, 2024 as information.
Council Meeting, February 7, 2024 · Carried
Be it resolved that by-law number 2023-116 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 20, 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, December 20, 2023 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council receive Staff Report CL2023- 029 for information; and That Council waive procedure to allow Tom Pridham of R.J. Burnside & Associates to speak and answer questions; and That By-law 2023-090 to provide for the construction of the Love/Sherk Drainage Works be given first and second reading and that the Mayor and the Clerk sign accordingly; and That the date for the Court
Council Meeting, September 6, 2023 · Carried
In the record
106meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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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