The St. Thomas Record

Jeff Kohler

Councillor · seen 2025-04-07 to 2025-04-07 · served 2022–2026

55substantive motions movedof 1 meetings the minutes record them at
95procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
44substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 1 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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 St. Thomas’s own minutes.

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Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 55)

THAT: Staff be directed to install no parking signs in front of 19 and 21 Harvest Court.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim September 9th, 2026 as "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness" day in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Jumbo monument be lit in red from September 5th to 9th 2026; and further, THAT: The bells at City Hall be rung 9 times at 9:09 a.m. on September 9th, 2026.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT: The motion be amended to add additional paragraphs relating to Council's support of Option 2 as identified in Report ES-36-26 and direction to investigate and report back on alternate parking enforcement measures and the 5-hour provisions within the by-law.
Council Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT: The motion be amended to add an additional paragraph relating to Council's support of Option 1 as identified in Report ES-34-26.
Council Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim September 2026 as "Crime Stoppers Awareness Month" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The Crime Stoppers flag be flown at City Hall on September 8, 2026.
Council Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT: The City purchase advertising in the Summer Fun Passport to be funded from an account of the City Manager's discretion.
Council Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT: Council of the City of St. Thomas declare The St. Thomas Oktoberfest Event proposed for September 19, 2026 at 672 Talbot Street and the adjoining portions of Ross Street and Talbot Street a municipally significant event.
Council Meeting, June 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 19th day of May, 2026. 2. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and the Canadian Union of Public Employees and its Local 35 (Outside Workers).
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
THAT: The by-laws be now read a first time,
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Referred
THAT: The report of Council in Committee of the Whole on the following by-laws be received and adopted, the same be read a third time, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered. 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 19th day of May, 2026. (B/L 67-2026) 2. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporati
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
THAT: Council of the City of St. Thomas has no objection to the "Summerfest" and other events being held in the proposed extended licensed area at 265 Wellington Street on June 19th and 20th, 2026.
Council Meeting, April 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 13th day of April, 2026. 2. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and Ayodeji Gbobaniyi. (Residential Loan Agreement - Community Improvement P
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT: The by-laws be now read a first time,
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Referred
THAT: The report of Council in Committee of the Whole on the following by-laws be received and adopted, the same be read a third time, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered. 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 13th day of April, 2026. (B/L 39-2026) 2. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corpora
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim May 31st to June 6th 2026 as "National AccessAbility Week" in the City of St. Thomas; and further, THAT: The AccessAbility Flag be flown at City Hall from June 1st to 6th, 2026; and further, THAT: The flag raising ceremony be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 1st, 2026; and further, THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas proclaim Wednesday
Council Meeting, March 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT: The recommendations, directions and actions of Council in Committee of the Whole as recorded in the minutes of this date be confirmed, ratified and adopted.
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-law: 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 9th day of March, 2026.
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT: The by-law be now read a first time,
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Referred
THAT: The report of Council in Committee of the Whole on the following by-law be received and adopted, the same be read a third time, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered. 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 9th day of March, 2026. (B/L 27-2026)
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT: The Council of the City of St. Thomas acknowledge the four-year anniversary of the invasion of the Ukraine on February 24th, 2026.
Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT: The Parkinson Society flag be flown at City Hall from April 10th to 17th, 2026 in support of Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Council Meeting, February 2, 2026 · Carried
THAT: Council direct staff to prepare a report introducing a Temporary Use By-law for Council's consideration to allow for the provision of backyard swimming lessons as a home occupation on lands which may be described as Lot 26 on Registered Plan 286, City of St. Thomas.
Council Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried
THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 20th day of October, 2025. 2. A by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas, the conduct of its members and the calling of meetings. (procedural by-law) 3. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and
Council Meeting, October 20, 2025 · Carried
THAT: The by-laws be now read a first time,
Council Meeting, October 20, 2025 · Referred
THAT: The report of Council in Committee of the Whole on the following by-laws be received and adopted, the same be read a third time, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered. 1. A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on the 20th day of October, 2025. (B/L 117-2025) 2. A by-law to provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council of the
Council Meeting, October 20, 2025 · Carried
THAT: The letter received from Jon McCurry, CEO/Director of Operations, Eastwood Housing Corporation requesting that the City adopt a new affordable rental housing property tax subclass be
Council Meeting, September 2, 2025 · Referred
THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-law: 10. A by-law to establish salaries and benefits for certain non-union employees of the City of St. Thomas.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT: The by-law be now read a first time,
Council Meeting, July 14, 2025 · Referred
THAT: The report of Council in Committee of the Whole on the following by-law be received and adopted, the same be read a third time, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered. 10. A by-law to establish salaries and benefits for certain non-union employees of the City of St. Thomas. (B/L 79-2025)
Council Meeting, July 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT: Council approve a community grant for the loading dock project, to an upset limit of $5,000.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2025 · Carried
THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-laws: 5. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. (Sign Back Letter) 6. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk t
Council Meeting, March 17, 2025 · Carried
THAT: The by-law be now read a first time,
Council Meeting, March 17, 2025 · Referred
THAT: The report of Council in Committee of the Whole on the following by-laws be received and adopted, the same be read a third time, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered. 5. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and His Majesty the King in right o
Council Meeting, March 17, 2025 · Carried
THAT: Council of the City of St. Thomas declare The St. Thomas Oktoberfest Event proposed for September 20, 2025 on Talbot Street a municipally significant event.
Council Meeting, March 3, 2025 · Carried
THAT: The letter received from Mark Durbridge, Job Developer, Employment Services Elgin requesting free transit services for a job fair being held on April 23, 2025 be
Council Meeting, February 10, 2025 · Referred
THAT: Council establish the 2025 Budget at a target percentage increase of 3.93%.
Council Meeting, December 16, 2024 · Carried
THAT: Leave be granted to bring in the following by-law: 4. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. (Funding Agreement)
Council Meeting, December 9, 2024 · Carried
THAT: The by-law be now read a first time,
Council Meeting, December 9, 2024 · Referred
THAT: The report of Council in Committee of the Whole on the following by-law be received and adopted, the same be read a third time, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered. 4. A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and affix the Seal of the Corporation to a certain agreement between the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp
Council Meeting, December 9, 2024 · Carried
THAT: Council of the City of St. Thomas has no objection to the “Summerfest” and other events being held in the proposed extended licensed area at 265 Wellington Street on June 20th and 21st, 2025.
Council Meeting, December 2, 2024 · Carried

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1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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Council Meeting October 7, 2024
relating to the Community Improvement Plan project at 15 Highbury Avenue noted in Report PD-27-24, as he is employed by the applicant, Amino North America Corporation and refrained from discussion…

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