Michael is a lifelong resident of Acton, a community he has called home since 1964. He attended M.Z. Bennett Elementary and Acton High Schools and obtained his degree in Media Arts at Sheridan College. Michael worked with the Upper Grand District School Board in Guelph for 37 years until his retirement as the Manager of Information Technology. Michael is a recipient of the Award of Merit for outstanding contribution to education, awarded by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation, the Wellington County Board of Education’s Chairman Plus Award for improving teaching methods through the use of technology and Upper Grand District School Board’s Every Day Hero for outstanding achievement in education. Michael has volunteered with the Acton Lions Club, Acton Baseball Association, Big Brother Canada, Acton Fall Fair with the Knights of Columbus, PanAm and Para PanAm games. Michael believes in community service, supporting Acton Community Garden and Acton BIA and is the Chairperson of Acton Foodshare (Acton Food Bank). Michael is Council’s Liaison to the Acton BIA Board of Directors and has been appointed as the Chairperson to the Halton Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee. Michael is a family man who cares about his community, his children and grandchildren and their future. He enjoys cooking, wood carving, gardening, hiking. As a life-long Halton Hills resident he takes tremendous pride serving on Town Council. Throughout the years, Michael has also been an instrumental member on various community and municipal committees including:
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Reports from the Monday May 11, 2026 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. ADMIN-2026-016 (
WHEREAS the Hidden Quarry site has started land clearing activities in preparation for quarry operations. AND WHEREAS residents, including members of the Rockwood community, have raised concerns regarding the potential impacts associated with quarry operations and increased heavy truck traffic through Acton, Halton Hills AND WHEREAS the Town of Halton Hills has a long history of expressing concern
THAT the General Information Package dated June 1, 2026 be received.
THAT Report No. PD-2026-050, dated May 19, 2026, regarding a “Public Meeting for a proposed Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the Georgetown Soccer Club to operate an indoor sports facility in the existing building for a period of 3 years at 49 Eastern Avenue (Acton)”, be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2026-0043 A By-law to designate St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church, located at 19 St. Alban’s Drive, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 6.1 Confidential Minutes from the Council Workshop held on Monday March 16, 2026. (
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2026-0040 A By-law to approve the acquisition of the lands of the Ashgrove Cemetery in Halton Hills, together with all the rights and obligations in respect thereof and the assets, funds and trust acc
THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
THAT Council do now reconvene into General Committee.
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2026-0031 A By-law to amend the Town’s Fence By-law No. 2002-0060 to include relief from the Line Fences Act (excluding Section 20) and incorporate associated housekeeping updates. BY-LAW NO. 2026-003
THAT this Council Workshop do now reconvene into Open Session.
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
THAT Report No. PD-2026-025, dated February 24, 2026, regarding the “Public Meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a conference centre within the existing building at 530 Guelph Street (Norval)”, be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
Council, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Immediate Action Item Reports from the Tuesday February 17, 2026 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. PD-2026-015 (Recommendation No. 2026-0018) Report No. PD-2026-016 (Recommendation No. 2026-0019) Report No. PD-2026-017 (Recommendation No. 2026-0020)
Council, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated February 17, 2026 be received.
Council, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2026-0009 A By-law to amend By-law No. 93-175 being a By-law that establishes a Board of Management for the Acton Business Improvement Area – Board of Management Membership. BY-LAW NO. 2026-0010 A By-
Council, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT this Council Workshop do now reconvene into Open Session.
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Report from the Monday December 8, 2025 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. PD-2025-076 (
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT funding for the ITS Backup and Recovery Implementation Project in the amount of $100,000 be added to the 2026 Capital Budget funded from the Technology Replacement Reserve.
THAT funding for the ITS Security Program Initiative in the amount of $100,000 be added to the 2026 Capital Budget funded from the Technology Replacement Reserve.
THAT a $260,000 increase in contributions to Technology Replacement reserve be included in the 2026 Operating Budget.
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2025-0100 A By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Special Council Meeting held on the 2nd day of December, 2025 and to authorize its execution.
THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated November 17, 2025 be received.
Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated October 27, 2025 be received.
Council, October 27, 2025 · Carried
THAT Report No. PD-2025-058, dated October 10, 2025, regarding “Public Meeting for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to permit an industrial warehouse building at 8029 Hornby Road (Premier Gateway Employment Area)”, be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Council, October 27, 2025 · Referred
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2025-0092 A By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 27th day of October, 2025 and to authorize its execution.
Council, October 27, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
THAT the General Information Package dated October 6, 2025 be received.
THAT Report No. TPW-2025-023, dated October 6, 2025, regarding 2026 Building Services Division Fees, be received
THAT Report No. PD-2025-057, dated September 22, 2025, regarding the “Public Meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit an events venue/banquet facility for weddings, events and other gatherings at 16406 5 Side Road (Esquesing)”, be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Council, October 6, 2025 · Referred
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2025-0059 A By-law to amend certain Town By-laws as they relate to the designated by-laws listed in By-law No. 2025-0008, a by-law to establish a System of Administrative Monetary Penalties (Regulator
THAT this Council Workshop do now reconvene into Open Session.
THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2025-0051 A By-law to adopt Amendment No. 61 to the Official Plan for the Town of Halton Hills, 1 Rosetta Street and 6 & 8 Saint Michaels Street (Georgetown) Lots 1-6 South of Caroline Street and Part
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 6.1 Confidential Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday April 28, 2025. 6.2 Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday April 28, 2025. 6.3 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday May 5, 2025. 6.4 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday May 5, 2025.