Robert McArthur
Councillor · Ward 2 · seen 2026-01-12 to 2026-09-28 · served 2022–2026
37substantive motions movedof 26 meetings the minutes record them at
6procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
41substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 26 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
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Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (1)
Council MeetingJanuary 26, 2026
Substantive motions moved (all 37)
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-55, being a being a by-law to enter into an Amending Agreement #2 to the Subdivision and Pre-Servicing & Mowat Street Road Improvement Works Agreement with the Estates of Clearview Nottawasaga Station Phase 2 for the inclusion of the Mowat Street Urbanization works, be presented and read a first, second and third time, and finally passed this 10th day of August, 2026.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that By-Law 26-53, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the July 29, 2026, Council Meeting, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 29th day of July, 2026.
Special Council Meeting, July 29, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report PCR-015-2026 (Stayner Arena Dressing Room Floor Replacement) dated July 27, 2026; and, 1. That Council approve the quotation submitted by Gym-Con Sports Flooring in the amount of $81,200.00 + HST; and, 2. That Council approve using the Stayner Arena Equipment Replacement Reserve to fund unbudgeted costs for the project.
Council Meeting, July 27, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-51, being a being to authorize entering into a Lease Agreement with Lydia Noordegraaf to farm a portion of the lands located at 1585 Klondike Park Road, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 27th day of July, 2026. July 27, 2026 Council Minutes 11 of 11
Council Meeting, July 27, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby approve the Minutes of the May 25, 2026, Council Meeting as presented.
Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-016-2026 (Creemore Tennis Club Lease Agreement) dated June 1, 2026; and, 1. That Council support entering into a Facility Lease Agreement with June 01, 2026 Council Minutes 10 of 11 the Creemore Tennis Club for use of the tennis courts and associated infrastructure at 31 Edward Street East (Gowan Park), for a five-
Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Avening Community Centre Board hereby approve the meeting minutes dated April 16th, 2026, as amended.
Avening Community Centre Board, May 21, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that the Avening Community Centre Board expense the associated costs of $112.70 for the invitations for the double booked rental.
Avening Community Centre Board, May 21, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PCR-012-2026 (Creemore Arena Ice Resurfacer RFQ Results) dated May 11, 2026; and, 1. That Council approve the quotation submitted by Zamboni Company Limited in the amount of $170,925.00 plus HST for the Zamboni 450 Lithium-ion battery operated ice resurfacer for the Creemore Arena; and, 2. That any overages above the
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # CAO-008-2026 (Gowan Park Bleachers Lease and Trust Agreements) dated May 11, 2026; and, 1. That Council approve entering into a Lease and Trust Agreements with Mountain Ridge Custom Homes Inc. for the construction of bleachers at Gowan Park (31 Edward Street East) as set outlined in Appendix A and B to this report; an
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
May 11, 2026 Council Minutes 12 of 13 Whereas the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act passed in 1996, requires that every public employer make available for inspection by the public without charge, a written record of the amount of salary and benefits paid in the previous year by the employer to or in respect of an employee to whom the employer paid at least $100,000 as a salary; and, Whereas this
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PB-012-2026 (Creemore Commons (Tribute), Zoning By-law Amendment and Minor Redline Draft Plan of Subdivision) dated April 27, 2026; and, 1. That Council grants a minor redline revision to draft plan approval for Tribute (Creemore) Ltd. Draft Plan of Subdivision 51M-X prepared by Celeste Phillips dated April 17, 2024,
Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report #CAO-007-2026 (Gowan Park Baseball Dugouts Project) dated April 27, 2026; and, 1. That Council approve adding a ground level dugouts project to the Trust/Lease Agreement with 737494476 Ontario Inc. (Mountain Ridge Custom Homes Inc.) as a Phase 2 to the Creemore Bleachers project, with the project being completely funded
Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-29, being a being a by-law to regulate the use of land and the character, location and use of buildings and structures on lands municipally known as Blocks 19 to 27 and Blocks 29 to 47, Registered Plan M51M-1163, formerly Nottawasaga, now in the Township of Clearview, be presented and read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 27th day of April, 202
Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Avening Community Centre Hall Board hereby approve the meeting minutes dated March 19, 2026, as presented.
Avening Community Centre Board, April 16, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # PCR-005-2026 (Singhampton Memorial Park and Playground Grant Application) dated April 13, 2026; and, 1. That Council, in recognizing the Singhampton Memorial Park as a municipal capital facility, approve of staff assisting the Board in making an application to the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Agri-Spirit Fund, not to exce
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-011-2026 (Facility Lease Agreement with Clearview Chamber of Commerce – Wilcox Place) dated April 13, 2026; and 1. That Council approve allowing the Clearview Chamber of Commerce to utilize ground floor office space at the Wilcox Place located at 7308 A Highway 26, as per the proposed Lease Agreement attached as Ap
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-25, being a by-law to establish and adopt Terms of Reference for the Agricultural Advisory Committee, be presented and read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this 13th day of April, 2026.
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report PW-005-2026 (2025 MECP Drinking Water Inspection Reports) dated March 23, 2026, for information.
Council Meeting, March 23, 2026 · Carried
March 23, 2026 Council Minutes 6 of 10 Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report FD-001-2026 (Fire Department UTV Purchase) dated March 23, 2026; and, 1. That Council approve the quotation from Parkway Powersports in the amount of $41,745.98 (includes HST) for the purchase of one 2026 CF Moto UTV; and, 2. That the current Kubota UTV be sold as surplus equipment
Council Meeting, March 23, 2026 · Referred
Be It Resolved that the report before Council regarding FD-001-2026 - Fire Department UTV Purchase be
Council Meeting, March 23, 2026 · Referred
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-18, being a by-law to regulate the use of land and the character, location and use of buildings and structures on the lands municipally known as 5840 County Road 9, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 23rd day of March, 2026. March 23, 2026 Council Minutes 9 of 10
Council Meeting, March 23, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Avening Community Centre Hall Board hereby receive the verbal Rental Report for information.
Avening Community Centre Board, March 19, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby accepts the resignation of Joanne Rachfalowski from the Dunedin Village Hall Board; and That Council appoints Burhan Musafere, Melissa Weatherall and Tim Weatherall to the Sunnidale Corners Community Centre Board and Dylan Patterson to the Dunedin Village Hall Board; and, That Council directs staff to amend Appointment By-law 22-101,
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report # LS-004-2026 (Municipal Election 2026 - Restricted Acts "Lame February 23, 2026 Council Minutes 9 of 10 Duck") dated February 23, 2026; and, 1. If Council is in a restricted position (Lame Duck) after Nomination Day (August 21, 2026) and/or Election Day (October 26, 2026) to the commencement of the new term of council,
Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Avening Community Centre Board hereby approve the meeting Agenda dated February 19, 2026, as amended to include Beef BBQ under Events.
Avening Community Centre Board, February 19, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Avening Community Centre Board hereby receive the verbal Rental Report for information.
Avening Community Centre Board, February 19, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that the Avening Community Centre Board approve a budget of up to $15,000 for the supply and installation of stainless steel kitchen countertop by Stainless Steel Outfitters, including associated installation costs.
Avening Community Centre Board, February 19, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that the next portion of the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with s. 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; Topic(s) for Discussion: Human Resources Matter February 09, 2026 Council Minutes 2 of 9 (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipa
Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Township of Clearview’s Strategic Plan established in 2023, identified agriculture as a core business of the municipality; and, Whereas in the new Official Plan for Clearview, one of the main objectives is to protect agriculture and agribusiness; and, Whereas the proposed Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) project initiated by the Department of National Defence (DND), has already taken
Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-12, being a by-law to regulate the use of land and the character, location and use of buildings and structures on the lands municipally known as 1952 Concession 6 North, be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 9th day of February, 2026.
Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that the Avening Community Centre Hall Board allocate up to $1,000.00 toward the development of a virtual tour of the Avening Community Centre Hall.
Avening Community Centre Board, January 15, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that Council of the Township of Clearview hereby receive report PW-002-2026 (Safe Water Supply By-law), dated January 12, 2026; and, 1. That Council supports the new Safe Water Supply By-law as outlined in Appendix A to this report; and, 2. That the Safe Water Supply By-law be presented to Council at the January 26, 2026, meeting for final approval.
Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that By-law 26-04, being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof passing over the Regent Street Bridge under the jurisdiction of the Township of Clearview be presented and read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 12th day of January, 2026.
Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
Be It Resolved that the Avening Community Centre Hall Board hereby approve the meeting minutes dated October 23, 2025, as presented.
Avening Community Centre Board, November 20, 2025 · Carried
Be It Resolved that the Dunedin Village Hall Board hereby receive the verbal Chair's Report for information.
Dunedin Village Hall Board, October 2, 2025 · Carried
Be It Resolved that the Dunedin Village Hall Board hereby receive the verbal Treasurer's Report for information.
Dunedin Village Hall Board, October 2, 2025 · Carried
In the record
25meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
6conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 2seatCouncillor
618votes in 2022Local Councillor
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