Maurice Smith
Councillor · seen 2018-01-23 to 2026-10-14 · served 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026
541substantive motions movedof 144 meetings the minutes record them at
167procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
383substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 144 they were on the record for
2–0recorded 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 Whitchurch-Stouffville’s own minutes.
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How they voted, where it was recorded (2)
Council Meeting June 4, 2025
For · 4–3 · CarriedThat the main motion be amended to defer Item 3 (c) until such time as staff bring forward a report providing additional clarification and information on this area. A recorded vote was requested by Councillor Sherban.
Council Meeting June 4, 2025
For · 4–3 · CarriedThat Council endorse the following recommendations for the Province to consider permitting Additional Residential Units (ARUs) within the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) and the Greenbelt Plan Area, as…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (3)
Special Council MeetingSeptember 1, 2026
Council MeetingJune 3, 2026
Public Meeting - Development ChargesNovember 8, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 541)
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: OM-2026-176 That Council enact By-law 2026-077-ZO being a By-law to amend the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-001-ZO by applying the Institutional (I) zone to a 1 (one) hectare portion of subject property; And That Council direct Staff to issue a Notice of Passing for By-law 2026-077-ZO in accordance with Section 34(18) of the Planning Act; That Council direct staff
Special Council Meeting, October 14, 2026 · Carried
PPM-2026-032 THAT Council refer all public and agency comments pertaining to this subject to staff for inclusion in a future report regarding the disposition of this matter.
Public Planning Meeting, September 16, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-162 That the minutes of the August 12th 2026, special meeting of Council be approved.
Special Council Meeting, August 20, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-148 That Council receive the deputation from Jim Levac, regarding Report - OPA26.002 and ZBA26.004 - City Park for information;
Special Council Meeting, August 12, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-130 That Council receive the presentations from Jeremy Harness and Maria Khoushnood regarding the Audited Financial Statements 2025; and That Council receive the Audit Findings Report and presentation for information, presented as Attachment No. 1 of report FI-013-26; and That Council approve the 2025 Draft Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation of the Town of Whitchu
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-109 That Council receive the deputation from Leslie Walker regarding Senior Women Living Together.
Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-112 That Council receive report CAO-006-26 for information; and That Council direct staff to draft a By-law including all the recommended changes as outlined in Section 3.6 of report CAO-006-26, as amended.
Council Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
PPM-2026-014 That Council approve the minutes of the April 1, 2026, Public Planning Meeting, as presented.
Public Planning Meeting, May 20, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-098 That Council receive the deputation from Mark Jacobs regarding the Recommendation Report for 13531 Ninth Line, for Information.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-100 That Council approve items 8.1, 8.2, 8.4, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 8.10, 8.11, 8.12 and 8.13 and adopt the recommendations contained therein.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council receive the Sponsorship, Naming Rights and Donations Policy and corresponding report CS-001-26 for information. 2. That Council use the information contained herein to inform the consideration of item 11.4, being an amendment to the Delegation of Authority By-law 2024-123-RE.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council receive the following report for information as it relates to the Leisure Centre Pool Expansion project. 2. That Council direct staff to apply for project funding to support the Leisure Centre Pool Expansion project through the Build Communities Strong Fund.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council confirm that notwithstanding that the proposed Official Plan Amendment is different from that proposed at the April 1, 2026, Statutory Public Meeting, the revisions are minor in nature and no further Statutory Public Meeting is required in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act; and, 2. That Council use report DS-013-26 to inform the consideration of By-law 2026-033-OP
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council direct Staff to amend Conditions of Draft Approval for File No. 19T(W)-20.004, as outlined in Report No. DS-015-26; and 2. That Council direct Staff to issue a Notice of Decision to approve Revisions to Draft Plan of Subdivision File No. 19T(W)-20.004, subject to the Conditions as set out in Attachment 4 to Report No. DS-015-26, in accordance with Section 51(31) of the Planning Act
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council receive Report DS-016-26 for information.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council confirms that notwithstanding that the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is different from that proposed at the April 1, 2026, Statutory Public Meeting, the revisions are minor in nature, and no further Public Meeting is required in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act; 2. That Council use report DS-012-26 to inform the consideration of By-law 2026-037-ZO, being a by-l
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Dewatering Discharge Agreement and all other necessary documents to permit the proposed dewatering discharge to the Town’s stormwater management system, as outlined in report EPW-009-26.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Servicing Agreement with Schell Lumber to undertake the necessary upgrades to the existing watermain within the Town’s right-of-way on Schell Street in relation to Building Permit No. PRPL20250802 (92 Schell Street)
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council approve the proposed budget timetable. 2. That Council recommend the same timetable for the Whitchurch- Stouffville Public Library. 3. That Council receive information about the 2027 Budget Public Engagement Campaign.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council direct staff to bring forward a By-law under Section 326 of the Municipal Act to levy this special tax levy upon the properties within the Downtown Stouffville Area.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council direct staff to bring forward a By-law to establish rates and levy taxes for the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville for the year 2026.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-081 That Council receive and file the deputation of James Spratley in regards to refunding cash securities paid to the Town; and That Council authorize staff to complete all necessary steps and assign signing authority as may be required to execute this change to the Clerk and Mayor, to reduce, and refund the appropriate securities as applicable, held by the town to $300,000.
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-083 That Council receive Report FI-006-26 for information. 9.2 FI-007-26 2025 Year-End Financial Results Attachments | Public Comments 1. FI-007-26 2025 Year-End Financial Results.pdf 2. Attachment No. 1 - Capital Projects Closed in 2025.pdf 3. Attachment No. 2 - Active Capital Projects
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-084 That Council receive Report No. FI-007-26 for information.
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-090 WHEREAS the Integrity Commissioner has issued a recommendation requiring the Councillor Upton to complete remedial training on the Town’s Harassment and Discrimination Free Workplace Policy; and WHEREAS the recommendation specifically calls for a facilitated session arranged by the CAO or Human Resources Department to review the respective roles of Council and staff, and to reinforce e
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-093 That Council authorize Staff to proceed as directed in the Closed Meeting.
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-081 That Council receive and file the deputation of James Spratley regarding refunding cash securities paid to the Town; and That Council authorize staff to complete all necessary steps and assign signing authority as may be required to execute this change to the Clerk and Mayor, to reduce, and refund the appropriate securities as applicable, held by the town to $300,000.
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-073 That By-laws, as listed under items 11.1 to 11.2, be introduced and read a first, second, and third time and be finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk do sign and seal the same.
Council Meeting, April 2, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-052 That Council receive the deputations, as noted in items 7.2 through 7.5, in regard to the Short-Term Rental By-law.
Council Meeting, March 11, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-054 That Council direct Staff to bring forward a By-law to repeal and replace By-law 2024-049-LI, as discussed in report CAO-001-26 to the next regular meeting of Council for approval, as amended.
Council Meeting, March 11, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-055 That Council direct Staff to report back with a more detailed report providing recommendations on: Additional enforcement measures; History and cost analysis of past enforcement; License cost analysis; A comparison to Tiny Township's Short-Term Rental By-law enforcement measures; and That Council direct Staff to investigate a municipal accommodation tax; and That notification be provid
Council Meeting, March 11, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-062 That Council authorize Staff to establish a winter maintenance stabilization reserve
Council Meeting, March 11, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-066 That Council accept the terms and conditions of the first collective agreement reached with Teamsters, Local 419, for the period September 6, 2024, to December 31, 2027; and That the CAO be authorized to proceed with execution of the subject agreement with Teamsters, Local 419, and any minor revisions as required by the Director of Human Resources; and That the Mayor and Clerk be autho
Council Meeting, March 11, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-055 That Council direct Staff to report back with a more detailed report providing recommendations on: o Additional enforcement measures; o History and cost analysis of past enforcement; o License cost analysis; o A comparison to Tiny Township's Short-Term Rental By-law enforcement measures; and That Council direct Staff to investigate a municipal accommodation tax; and That notification b
Council Meeting, March 11, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-037 That Council approve Draft Plan of Subdivision File No. 19T(w)-15.002, Official Plan Amendment File No. OPA15.001 and Zoning By-law Amendment File No. ZBA15.008, to facilitate the development of 90 townhouse dwellings; and That Council direct staff to issue a Notice of Decision by approving Draft Plan of Subdivision File No. 19T(w)-15.002 to facilitate the creation of three (3) blocks,
Council Meeting, February 18, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-040 That By-laws, as listed under items 11.1 to 11.6, be introduced and read a first, second, and third time and be finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk do sign and seal the same.
Council Meeting, February 18, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-021 That Council approve item 8.4 and adopt the recommendation contained therein.
Council Meeting, February 4, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-026 That Council extend Draft Plan Approval for Subdivision File No. 19T83.015 for a period of 15 months, 3 days, subject to conditions of Draft Approval, with a revised lapsing date of June 06, 2027; and OM-2026-027 That Council authorize the Mayor and Town Clerk to execute the necessary documents and agreements as may be required
Council Meeting, February 4, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council enact By-law 2026-009-FI being a By-law to amend Schedule “F” of the Town’s Fees and Charges By-law 2025-079-FI
Council Meeting, February 4, 2026 · Carried
OM-2026-029 That Council read the By-laws, Items 11.1 to 11.3 (inclusive), a first, second, and third time and passed.
Council Meeting, February 4, 2026 · Carried
In the record
141meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,253votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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- 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.
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