Rick Tonial
Councillor · seen 2019-08-13 to 2026-09-29 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
397substantive motions movedof 329 meetings the minutes record them at
64procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
466substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
44meetings recorded absentof 329 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
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This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (44) — most recent 40 shown
Public Council MeetingJune 23, 2026
Regular CouncilJune 23, 2026
Personnel Committee MeetingApril 28, 2026
Regular CouncilApril 28, 2026
Public Council MeetingFebruary 24, 2026
Regular CouncilFebruary 24, 2026
Special Council MeetingJanuary 27, 2026
Regular CouncilJanuary 27, 2026
Public Council MeetingAugust 12, 2025
Regular CouncilAugust 12, 2025
Regular CouncilJune 10, 2025
Regular CouncilApril 22, 2025
Regular CouncilOctober 22, 2024
Special Council MeetingJune 12, 2024
Regular CouncilMay 28, 2024
Policies and Priorities CommitteeMay 24, 2024
Policies and Priorities CommitteeNovember 28, 2023
Regular CouncilOctober 10, 2023
Regular CouncilJuly 25, 2023
Regular CouncilMay 9, 2023
Special Council MeetingMay 8, 2023
Public Council MeetingApril 25, 2023
Special Council MeetingApril 25, 2023
Public Council MeetingApril 25, 2023
Regular CouncilApril 25, 2023
Special Council MeetingApril 24, 2023
Special Council MeetingJanuary 26, 2023
Regular CouncilSeptember 13, 2022
Special Council MeetingSeptember 13, 2022
Regular CouncilApril 26, 2022
Personnel Committee MeetingApril 26, 2022
Regular CouncilJanuary 11, 2022
Special Council MeetingJanuary 11, 2022
Regular CouncilNovember 23, 2021
Regular CouncilJuly 27, 2021
Public Council MeetingJuly 27, 2021
Regular CouncilApril 13, 2021
Public Council MeetingFebruary 11, 2020
Regular CouncilJanuary 28, 2020
Policies and Priorities CommitteeJanuary 28, 2020
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 397)
That the tender for the Southfield Park Improvement Project in the amount of $1,890,000.00 (excluding HST) be awarded to Barrineti Construction Ltd; And that By-Law 2026-064 be considered for first, second, third and final reading, to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Barrineti Construction Ltd and that the Clerk be authorized to do such further and other acts which may be
Regular Council, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That Report PWES-2026-30 2026 Supply of Various Vehicles – Tender Award be receive d ; And that the purchase of One (1) 4x2 2500 Crew Cab Pick-up Truck in the amount of $57,745 excluding outfitting costs and excluding HST be awarded to Bourgeois Motors Limited; And further that One (1) 4x4 1500 Extended Cab Pick-Up Truck in the amount of $51,870 excluding outfitting costs and excluding HST be awar
Regular Council, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That By-Law 2026-065 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Regular meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh be given first, second, third and final reading.
Regular Council, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That Report CRS-2026-09 The Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County Proposal be received; And that Council approve, in principle , the proposal from The Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex for a new headquarters building at Town Centre Park, as outlined in this report; And further that Council give direction to Administration to proceed with the development of a Memorandum of Understandin
Regular Council, June 9, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Monday, April 27, 2026 meeting of the Committee of Adjustment as were delivered to the Members, be accepted .
Regular Council, June 9, 2026 · Carried
That Communications - For Information A through E as listed on the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Regular Council Agenda, be received .
Regular Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That By-Law 2026-037 being a by-law to amend By-Law 2025-007 for the appointment of screening officers and hearing officers to adjudicate reviews and appeals of administrative penalties; And that By-Law 2026-038 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Operations and Event Management Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Lakewood Common Inc for food and recreationa
Regular Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That Report DS-2026-15 Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval, Petcon Realty GP Inc. (Petretta), Manning Road Secondary Plan Area, County of Essex File 37-T-26001, Town Comments to County of Essex, be received ; And that the granting of draft plan of subdivision approval by the County of Essex (the Approval Authority) for the application filed by Petcon Realty GP Inc. (County of Essex File No. 37-T-26
Regular Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That By-Law 2026-022 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Corporation of The Town of Tecumseh and GFL Environmental Inc. for municipal waste collection services in the Town of Tecumseh; That By-Law 2026-031 being a by-law to amend By-Law 2014-60, a by-law to prohibit Smoking and Vaping in the Town of Tecumseh; That By-Law 2026-032 being a by-law to amend By-Law 2
Regular Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That By-Law 2026-036 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, May 12, 2026, regular meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh be given first, second, third and final reading.
Regular Council, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That CRS-2026-04 Draft Urban Forestry and Naturalization Management Plan be received .
Regular Council, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That Report DS-2026-09, entitled “Overview of Key Housing Policies and Regulatory Framework Guiding Preparation of Draft New Zoning By-law”, be received.
Regular Council, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That Report TCS-2026-02 2025 Customer Service Annual Report be received .
Regular Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That By-Law 2026-017 being a by-law to amend the Town of Tecumseh Official Plan for the Oldcastle Hamlet Special Planning Study; That By-Law 2026-018 being a by-law to amend the Town of Tecumseh Official Plan for the Manning Road Secondary Planning Area; That By-Law 2026-019 being a by-law to regulate Election Signs. Be given third and final reading.
Regular Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Report PWES-2026-08 2026 Request for Proposals for Municipal Waste, Yard Waste, Bulky Items and White Goods Collection Services – Level of Service Selection, be received ; And that Option 1A be selected for the collection of Residential Waste, and as outlined herein: Option 1A: Bi-weekly Residential Waste on Thursdays; And further that Option 2A be selected for the collection of Commercial Wa
Regular Council, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That the January 26, 2026, minutes of the Committee of Adjustment as were delivered to the Committee members, be accepted .
Regular Council, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That By-Law 2026-011 being a by-law to levy a special charge of the Business Improvement Area and to provide for its collection for the year 2026; That By-Law 2026-013 being a by-law to amend By-Law 2025-090 to authorize the use of internet and telephone voting method for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections; That By-Law 2026-014 being a by-law to amend By-Law 85-18, the Town’s Comprehe
Regular Council, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That the 2026 Technology & Client Services (TCS) Lifecycle purchases as summarized in Attachment 1 to Report TCS-2026-01 TCS Capital Works Plan 2026-2030, in the amount of $166,652 for 2026 be received and confirmed as approved in the 2026 Budget; And that the purchases outlined in report TCS-2026-01 be funded through the TCS Lifecycle Reserve.
Regular Council, February 10, 2026 · Carried
That the Essex County OPP Detachment Board North 2026 Operating Budget be received.
Regular Council, January 13, 2026 · Carried
That Report LCS-2026-01 entitled “Animal Control Services” be received; And that The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh extend the Agreement with the Windsor Essex County Humane Society for the provision of cat intake and spay/neuter services, at an annual cost to the Town of $8,500; And further that the Town renew the Agreement with Essex County K9 Services in the amount of $34,384 plus HST annu
Regular Council, January 13, 2026 · Carried
That the November 25, 2025, minutes of the Regular Council Meeting and Special Council Meeting, as were delivered to the Members, be adopted .
Regular Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That Reports CRS-2025-17 Town of Tecumseh Energy and Climate Action Plan Update, CRS-2025-19 Urban Forestry and Naturalization Master Plan Update and DS-2025-28 Zoning By-Law Amendment, Agricultural Zone Additional Residential Unit, 10440 County Road 34, Scheduling of a Public Meeting be received and that the respective recommendations noted in the reports be approved.
Regular Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That the Hydro One, Windsor Lakeshore Power Line Project presentation be received.
Regular Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That Report DS-2025-26, titled “Tecumseh Transit Service (TTS), Transit Delivery and Maintenance Services Request for Proposals - Selection of Preferred Proponent,” be received . And t hat Council approve the selection of FirstCanada ULC as the preferred proponent for the provision of Transit Delivery and Maintenance Services at the current service level offered by the Town. And further t hat a by
Regular Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That the Regular Council Meeting on January 13, 2026 be scheduled for 4:00 pm; And that this change in time for the Regular Council Meeting be posted on the Town's website.
Regular Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That the appointment of Tom Fuerth be reaffirmed notwithstanding Policy No. 4 residency requirements for the Committee of Adjustment with the term ending the term of Council on November 14, 2026.
Regular Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That Report LCS-2025-27 entitled “Streets, Parks and Community Facilities Naming Policy” be received; And that the Streets, Parks and Community Facilities Naming Policy No. 136 in Attachment 1 be approved .
Regular Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That By-Law 2025-110 being a by-law to establish an Emergency Management Program for the Town of Tecumseh and to appoint certain positions required under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act; That By-Law 2025-111 being a by-law to impose fees and charges for the services or activities related to False Alarms provided by the Town of Tecumseh Fire and Rescue Services. Be given third a
Regular Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That By-Law 2025-106 a by-law to regulate the discharge of an matter into the Sanitary Sewer System, Storm System, or Watercourses of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh; That By-Law 2025-108 being a by-law to authorize the entering into an Agreement of Purchase of Sale of Non-Viable Real Property between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and the property owners of 12726 Dillon Drive.
Regular Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
That By-Law 2025-109 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Tuesday, October 14, 2025, regular meeting of the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh be given first, second, third and final reading.
Regular Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
That the September 9, 2025 minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, the June 24, 2025 minutes of the Special Council Meeting, and the minutes of the August 12, 2025 Public Council Meeting as were delivered to the Members, be adopted .
Regular Council, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That Report CAO-2025-03 Delegations Pursuant to the Twinning Agreement with Tecumseh, Michigan, be received ; And that Mayor Gary McNamara, Councillor James Dorner, Councillor Rick Tonial, Councillor Brian Houston and Chief Administrative Officer, Margaret Misek-Evans be authorized to attend the City of Tecumseh, Michigan, Appleumpkin Festival on October 11, 2025; And further that the costs associ
Regular Council, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the June 9, 2025 meeting of the Essex County OPP Detachment Board - North as were delivered to the Board Members, be accepted .
Regular Council, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That report DS-2025-22 entitled “County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) and Municipal Partnership Program (MPP), Town of Tecumseh 2026 Proposed Projects” be received ; And that with respect to Proposed CWATS MPP Projects, that: the Proposed 2026 CWATS MPP Projects, those being: A One-Week Bike Camp; Two “Senior Bike and Bites Program” Events; Four Bike Valets for the Town’s Canada Day, T
Regular Council, September 23, 2025 · Referred
That Report DS-2025-20, titled “Castle Gate Towers Inc. – Business Park Subdivision, Development Agreement Amendment, Holding (H) Symbol Removal, Placing of Services on Maintenance and Release of Building Permits” , be received; And that a by-law authorizing the execution of the “Castle Gate Towers Inc.” Development Agreement amendment, satisfactory in form to the Town’s Solicitor, which introduce
Regular Council, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That By-Law 2025-099 being a by-law to amend By-Law 2023-061, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh and Castle Gate Towers Inc., That By-Law 2025-100 being a by-law to amend By-law 85-18, the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law for those lands in the former Township of Sandwich South with respect to the Removal of Hold
Regular Council, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That Communications - For Information A through E as listed on the Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Regular Council Agenda, be received . Voters Support Opposed Conflict Results 0 0 0
Regular Council, July 22, 2025 · Carried
That Report DS-2025-17 entitled “Zoning By-Law Amendment, 2575 Manning Road, Proposed Commercial Plaza and Hotel, Scheduling of a Public Meeting”, be received ; And that the scheduling of a public meeting, to be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., in accordance with the Planning Act for the application submitted by Dillon Consulting Limited (on behalf of the Owner) to amend Zoning By-la
Regular Council, July 22, 2025 · Carried
That Report LCS-2025-21 entitled “Council Chambers – Security and Safety Measures” be received ; And further , that Council provide direction and authorization to use ad hoc security guard services for security at Council Meetings, where conditions merit. Voters Support Opposed Conflict Results 0 0 0
Regular Council, July 22, 2025 · Carried
That report PWES-2025-43 Emergency Culvert Replacement – Gzowski Drain be received ; And t hat the emergency replacement of the culvert over the Gzowski Drain pursuant to Section 124 of the Drainage Act be authorized . Voters Support Opposed Conflict Results 0 0 0
Regular Council, July 22, 2025 · Carried
In the record
285meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
881votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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- 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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