Bill Latham
Councillor · seen 2022-11-28 to 2026-08-24 · served 2022–2026
111substantive motions movedof 100 meetings the minutes record them at
13procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
112substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
4meetings recorded absentof 100 they were on the record for
3–2recorded 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 Dryden’s own minutes.
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How they voted, where it was recorded (5)
Council Meeting August 24, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Council receive this report regarding the Draft South Van Horne Master Plan for information; and That Council direct staff to release the Draft South Van Horne Master Plan and supporting materials for a 30-day…
Council Meeting August 24, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Council hereby rescind the adoption of the Phasing and Implementation Strategy outlined in the Sustainable Waterfront Development Plan Final Report dated May 2010.
Council Meeting January 26, 2026
Against · 5–2 · CarriedWhereas at the December 15, 2025 Council Meeting Councillor Noel made disparaging and threatening comments to our CAO, Roger Nesbitt, Therefore be it resolved that Council refer this matter to the Integrity Commissioner…
Council Meeting November 10, 2025
Against · 1–5 · DefeatedThat Council direct staff to amend city policy MU-FL-01 to omit section 4.4(b) in reference to a flag intended to recognize a significant event or activity sponsored or supported by the city;
Council Meeting February 12, 2024
For · 4–3 · CarriedThat By-law 2024-4 being a by-law to adopt the 2024 Municipal Budget Estimates for the City of Dryden be adopted.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (4)
Public Planning MeetingSeptember 23, 2024
Council MeetingSeptember 23, 2024
Council MeetingSeptember 25, 2023
Council MeetingSeptember 11, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 111)
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held August 10, 2026 be adopted.
Council Meeting, August 24, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-56 being a by-law to establish rules governing the proceedings of Council, the calling of meetings, and the conduct of members, staff, and the public be adopted.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That Council adopts the Report Recommendations as discussed in the July 13, 2026 Closed Council Meeting.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That as per the Recommendation in Staff Report Finance-2026-18 and in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, Council authorize the City of Dryden's Treasurer to: (a) register a Notice of Vesting for the property located at 15640 Highway 17 East (Roll #60 26 280 001 24900 0000); and (b) write off outstanding taxes in the amount of $52,235.72.
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-48 being a by-law to adopt tax rates to be levied on the taxable property within The Corporation of The City of Dryden for School Board purposes be adopted.
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the transfer of the City’s Group benefits excluding AD&D to Sun Life under a Non-Refund Accounted (NRA) arrangement through the LAS Consortium; and Further that Council approve the transfer of Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage to AIG Insurance; and Further that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute any agreements or documents required to implement the
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That Council acknowledge the Integrity Commissioner report "Harrison v. Noel, 2026 ONMIC 3" dated May 13, 2026 regarding a Municipal Conflict of Interest Act complaint submitted by Mayor Harrison against Councillor Noel.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-39 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement with Marnac Management Corp. for property located on Pioneer Street be adopted.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That as per Section 357 of the Municipal Act, S.O., c.25, as amended, Council approve the following application for the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes: Roll Number: 260.011.06533 Period: 2025 - July to December Reason: Repairs/renovations preventing normal use for a period of 3 months.
Council Meeting, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-35 amend the City of Dryden Zoning By-law, 2025-10, by amending Schedule 1 - Zoning Map by adding "M2-T" to the zoning classification of the lands municipally known as 123 Queen Street; and By amending Section 4.18 - General Industrial (M2) Zone of Zoning By- law 2025-10 by adding the following to Section 4.18.3 - Exceptions: General Industrial Temporary Use (M2-T) - 123 Queen Str
Council Meeting, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-27 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and The Corporation of The City of Dryden for the operation of Aaron Park to March 31, 2027 be adopted.
Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That Council hereby consider the following items of the Consent Agenda - Part 2 - By-laws under date of March 23, 2026 as read and adopted: 18. a, b, c, d
Council Meeting, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-17 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be adopted.
Council Meeting, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That Council authorize a two point seven percent (2.7%) increase to the 2026 Non-Union Salary Grid as presented in Staff Report HR-2026-003.
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the District of Kenora Home for the Aged Board Meeting held November 27, 2025 be received.
Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That Council hereby consider the following items of the Consent Agenda - Part 2 - By-laws under date of February 9, 2026 as read and adopted: 18. a
Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That Council hereby consider the following items of the Consent Agenda - Part 2 - By-laws under date of January 26, 2026 as read and adopted: 18. a
Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-3 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be adopted.
Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held November 24, 2025 be adopted.
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
That Spuro Sourtzis be appointed to the Dryden and District Museum Advisory Board for the remainder of this term of Council.
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-76 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be adopted.
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-69 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be adopted.
Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-65 being a by-law to authorize the appointment of the Ontario Ombudsman as the Closed Meeting Investigator for the City of Dryden effective January 1, 2026 be adopted.
Council Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That Council hereby consider the following items of the Consent Agenda - Part 2 - By-laws under date of October 27, 2025 as read and adopted: By-law 2025-63
Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-61 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Facility Use Agreement between the Dryden Junior "A" Ice Dogs and The Corporation of The City of Dryden be adopted.
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
That William Tennyson and Oliver Atkins be appointed to the Dryden and District Museum Advisory Board for the remainder of this term of Council.
Council Meeting, September 22, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-56 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement between The Corporation of The City of Dryden and Dryden KCT Inc. with respect to the lands located at 149 Third Street and 186 Grand Trunk Avenue in the City of Dryden be adopted.
Council Meeting, September 22, 2025 · Carried
That the Open Meeting of Council be reconvened.
Council Meeting, September 8, 2025 · Carried
That Council hereby consider the following items of the Consent Agenda - Part 1 - General under date of September 8, 2025 as read and adopted: 13. a
Council Meeting, September 8, 2025 · Carried
That Council hereby consider the following items of the Consent Agenda - Part 1 - General under date of August 11, 2025 as read and adopted: 9. a 10. a, b
Council Meeting, August 11, 2025 · Carried
That pursuant to the Integrity Commissioner's report received at the July 28, 2025 Council Meeting, Council impose a 90-day pay suspension on Councillor Noel effective August 12, 2025; and Further that Council ask Councillor Noel to apologize to the friends and family of the deceased
Council Meeting, August 11, 2025 · Referred
That pursuant to the Integrity Commissioner's report received at the July 28, 2025 Council Meeting, Council direct staff to schedule Council Code of Conduct training, with particular emphasis on social media, for all members of Council after the revised Council Code of Conduct has been adopted by Council.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2025 · Carried
That Council receives the Presentation of the City of Dryden's Integrity Commissioner and accepts the Integrity Commissioner Inquiry Report dated July 24, 2025 on the Council Code of Conduct Citation City Council v. Noel, 2025 ONMIC 3.
Council Meeting, July 28, 2025 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held July 14, 2025 be adopted.
Council Meeting, July 28, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-50 being a by-law to appoint Kim Junko as Interim Treasurer for The Corporation of The City of Dryden be adopted.
Council Meeting, July 28, 2025 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held May 26, 2025 be adopted.
Council Meeting, June 9, 2025 · Carried
That as per the recommendation in Staff Report Public Works-2025-09, Council endorse the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) Operational Plan (Version 15).
Council Meeting, June 9, 2025 · Carried
That the Open Meeting of Council be reconvened.
Council Meeting, May 26, 2025 · Carried
That Council hereby consider the following items of the Consent Agenda - Part 2 - By-laws under date of May 12, 2025 as read and adopted: By-law 2025-32
Council Meeting, May 12, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-33 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be adopted.
Council Meeting, May 12, 2025 · Carried
In the record
96meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,423votes 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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