The Cobourg Record

Aaron Burchat

Councillor · seen 2020-10-07 to 2026-07-22 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

239substantive motions movedof 178 meetings the minutes record them at
21procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
314substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
5meetings recorded absentof 178 they were on the record for
17–10recorded 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 Cobourg’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (27)

Special Council August 20, 2026
That Council suspend the procedural by-law pertaining to subsection 5.11 b) regarding Notice of a Special Meeting to allow item 8.4 to be divided into the following two motions: 8.4 Motion from Mayor Lucas Cleveland…
For · 5–1 · Carried
Special Council August 20, 2026
WHEREAS Council has directed that building height, massing, transition, and built form be advanced as a priority phase of the Official Plan Review and Update, and has directed that an interim control by-law under…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Summer Council July 22, 2026
THAT Council enact By-law No. 040-2026 to adopt Amendment No. 83 To The Official Plan of the Town of Cobourg for the lands located at 660 Kerr Street West within the Major Institutional Area designation in order…
Against · 0–6 · Defeated
Summer Council July 22, 2026
MOTION TO REFER THAT Council refer the report and recommendation to 2027 at the request of the 202 Second Street Property Owners.
Against · 2–4 · Defeated
Regular Council June 24, 2026
WHEREAS no plan nor any draft plan paid for by the taxpayers of Cobourg should encourage, endorse, or make it easier to commit acts of criminality under federal or provincial law in our public parks or any public space…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Regular Council June 24, 2026
WHEREAS at the Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee on June 4, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. COR-2026-008 from the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services regarding Fire Hall Theatre…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council May 27, 2026
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the motion be replaced with the following wording: THAT Council direct Staff to report back on the Outdoor Parking Spot Fee Adjustment and direct staff to implement a fee of $15.00 per day and…
Against · 4–2 · Carried
Regular Council April 22, 2026
WHEREAS the residents of Cobourg and the Northumberland region face ongoing and growing challenges in accessing quality healthcare, including a shortage of physicians and gaps in community-based care options;
Against · 3–4 · Defeated
Regular Council February 25, 2026
MOTION TO AMEND That the third paragraph of the motion be amended with the following wording “…for the purchase or sale/lease of the surplus…” Recorded vote requested by Councillor Adam Bureau YES (2): Councillor Brian…
Against · 2–5 · Defeated
Regular Council February 25, 2026
WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee on February 11, 2026, the Committee considered Report No.
For · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council February 25, 2026
THAT the Council Compensation for the 2026-2030 term of Council, compensation for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and each Member Councillor be set as follows: i.
For · 5–2 · Carried
Special Council December 15, 2025
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the Mayors’ proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget be amended as follows: THAT Council amend the Municipal Operating and Capital budget to include the Cobourg Police Service Board 2026 Operating…
Against · 2–5 · Defeated
Special Council December 15, 2025
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the Mayors’ proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget be amended as follows: THAT Council authorize only $600,000 to be taken from the Cobourg Police Reserve fund accounts to reduce the overall…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Special Council December 15, 2025
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the Mayors’ proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget be amended as follows: THAT Council increase the Northam Industrial Park Reserve withdrawal amount to $500,000 to be put against the final 2026…
Against · 3–4 · Defeated
Special Council December 15, 2025
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the Mayor's proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget be amended as follows: THAT Council withdraw the $500,000 from the Affordable Housing Reserve Account to bring the 2026 Operating and Capital…
Against · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Council June 25, 2025
WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the updated Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council June 25, 2025
First part of the divided motion: WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Cobourg continues to support the enforcement of its municipal regulatory by-laws, specifically its Parks and Facilities Regulations By-law…
Against · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Council May 28, 2025
THAT Council receives notice of the owner’s intention to demolish the building or structure or to permit the demolition or removal of the building or structure at 44 Swayne Street through receipt of Heritage Permit…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Regular Council May 28, 2025
MOTION TO AMEND That Council replace the motion with the following wording: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves Option B for the proposed Waterfront Nature Park Task Force;
For · 3–4 · Defeated
Regular Council May 28, 2025
WHEREAS at the Community Service, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee on May 7, 2025, the Committee considered Report No.
Against · 4–3 · Carried
Regular Council April 30, 2025
WHEREAS at the Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee on April 9, 2025, the Committee considered Report No.
For · 6–0 · Carried
Regular Council January 29, 2025
WHEREAS the Cobourg Council recognizes the importance of efficient governance and the responsible use of public funds; and WHEREAS Cobourg Council understands that the Northumberland tax base is having difficulties…
For · 4–3 · Carried
Regular Council December 18, 2024
MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be added to the motion: WHEREAS financing options for the waterfront parkland purchase at 117 Durham Street were outlined in the Town staff report of 26 September 2022;
For · 3–3 · Defeated
Regular Council September 25, 2024
WHEREAS at the Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee meeting on September 3, 2024, the Committee considered Report No.
For · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council September 25, 2024
WHEREAS the Town of Cobourg has received notice that Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is currently in the disposition process for the former Brookside Youth Detention Centre site in Cobourg;
For · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Council June 26, 2024
THAT Council direct staff to finalize an alternative rate structure B to have an effective date of January 1, 2024; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to prepare a by-law with the new Stormwater Rate Structure…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Council June 26, 2024
WHEREAS at the Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee meeting on June 4, 2024, the Committee considered Report No.
For · 6–1 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (5)

Special CouncilApril 23, 2026
Regular CouncilSeptember 24, 2025
Special CouncilFebruary 28, 2022
Special CouncilAugust 25, 2021
Committee of the WholeJanuary 4, 2021

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 239)

THAT Council direct Staff to bring a By-law to the September 23, 2026 Regular Meeting to appoint the following individual to the Accessibility Advisory Committee:  Hank Murray
Summer Council, August 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council direct Staff to bring a By-law to the September 23, 2026 Regular Meeting to appoint the following individuals to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee:  Janet Battersby  Ophelia Chang  Marty Gobin  William Graham  Kelly Gravelle  Patrick Lowe  Bonnie Lutes
Summer Council, August 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council reappoint Fred Clifford to the Holdco Board for a period of 3 years from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2029.
Summer Council, August 26, 2026 · Carried
MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be removed from the motion: FURTHER THAT Council refer the delegation regarding an update on the progress of planning and developing the new YMCA recreation facility to Staff for a report back.
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council request that YMCA Northumberland report back with a clear implementation strategy and business plan for Council review and consideration; and FURTHER THAT Council indicate to YMCA Northumberland that any future consideration of municipal financial support be contingent upon the submission of a comprehensive business plan outlining the project’s objectives, financial sustainability, im
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 045-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the By-law by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Regular Council Meeting held on July 22, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the minutes of Cobourg Municipal Council, as circulated.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
MOTION TO EXTEND THAT Council extend the duration of the meeting past four (4) hours, pursuant to section 5.10 of Procedural By-law No. 050-2024.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
MOTION TO REFER THAT Council refer the consideration of Report No. DS-2026-019 to the July 22, 2026 Council Meeting.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 035-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the By-law by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Special Council Meeting held on June 16, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Special Council, June 16, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 028-2026 to By-law No. 032-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the By-laws by the Municipal Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 033-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the By-law by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Regular Council Meeting held on May 27, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 026-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the By-law by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Special Council Meeting held on April 22, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Special Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council enact By-law No. 023-2026 being a By-law to exempt Blocks 1-5 (inclusive) on Plan 39M-947 (Orchard Avenue) of the Mason Homes subdivision from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.
Regular Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council direct Staff to prepare and issue an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the development community, non-profit housing providers, and institutional partners to explore potential redevelopment concepts, partnership models, and implementation strategies for the Tannery Lands; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to engage proponents that meet the minimum requirements and report back to Cou
Regular Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 019- 2026 to By-law No. 023-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the By- laws by the Municipal Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Regular Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the minutes of the Cobourg Municipal Standing Committee for informational purposes.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the Integrity Commissioner's Annual Report for 2025 for information purposes.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Standing Committees contained within the consent agenda as a single motion. Page 5 of 26 March 25, 2026 14.2 Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee 14.2.1 Delegation from Gregory Cushing, resident, regarding a request to review Policy No. PW-007 - Winter Maintenance Level of Service WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning a
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be added to the motion: FURTHER THAT Council make the resident, visitor, and Northumberland County Resident parking passes “waterfront passes”.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Defeated
WHEREAS at the Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee on March 11, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. LS-2026-012 from the Municipal Clerk/Director of Legislative Service regarding 2026 Parking By-law Report and directed Staff to report back with a supplemental report. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council enact By-law No. 015-2026, as amended, to ame
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee on March 11, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. PW- 2026-007 from the Director of Public Works and Engineering regarding 2026 Capital Project Priorities and Deferrals. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve an additional $75,000 to be funded from stormwater reserves for the King Street West Culvert Replaceme
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 015- 2026 to By-law No. 016-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the By- laws by the Municipal Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the minutes of Cobourg Municipal Council, as circulated.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) 2025 Year in Review for information purposes.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Standing Committees contained within the consent agenda as a single motion. 14.1 Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee 14.1.1 Delegation from the Peterborough AIDS Resource Network (PARN) regarding Information on PARN's work WHEREAS at the Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Referred
THAT Council receive Report No. CAO-2026-001 for information purposes.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
MOTION TO AMEND THAT Council receive Report No. LS-2026-004 for information purposes.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive Report No. LS-2026-004 for information purposes.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
MOTION TO EXTEND MEETING THAT Council extend the duration of the meeting past four (4) hours for an additional 4 hours, pursuant to section 5.10 of the Procedural By-law 050- 2024.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve of a Temporary Use to authorize a medical clinic and associated medical uses at 628 Ontario Street; and FURTHER THAT Council enact By-law No. 011-2026 to permit the temporary uses for a period of three (3) years; and FURTHER THAT that Council w
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council appoint Amanda Murkar to the Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management.
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
Special Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the Mayors’ proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget be amended as follows: THAT Council authorize only $600,000 to be taken from the Cobourg Police Reserve fund accounts to reduce the overall Cobourg Police Service Board 2026 Operating and Capital Budget request. Recorded vote requested by Mayor Lucas Cleveland Yes (5): Councillor Adam Bureau, Councillor Brian Darling, Coun
Special Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 059-2025 and to dispense with the reading of the By-law by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Special Council Meeting held on December 1, 2025 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Special Council, December 1, 2025 · Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 057-2025 and to dispense with the reading of the By-law by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Regular Council Meeting held on November 26, 2025 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Regular Council, November 26, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Development Charges Act, 1997 requires the Treasurer of a municipality to provide Council with an annual financial statement relating to development charge by-laws and reserve funds; and WHEREAS the Treasurer has submitted the statutory annual report for the year ending December 31, 2023, confirming compliance with the Act and demonstrating the collection, allocation, and use of Develo
Regular Council, October 29, 2025 · Carried
That Council confirm that agenda, as circulated.
Special Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 044-2025 and to dispense with the reading of the By-law by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Special Council Meeting held on September 23, 2025 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Special Council, September 23, 2025 · Carried

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173meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
3conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
3,412votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Regular Council May 16, 2022
as he is a member of the Cobourg Rotary Club
Committee of the Whole March 29, 2021
of pecuniary interest due to his employment
Regular Council November 23, 2020
with Closed Session Item 18.1

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