The Port Hope Record

Les Andrews

Councillor · Ward 1 · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-09-15 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

337substantive motions movedof 200 meetings the minutes record them at
101procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
219substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
16meetings recorded absentof 200 they were on the record for
6–3recorded 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 Port Hope’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (9)

Committee of the Whole July 7, 2026
Whereas a tree is a living being whose physical integrity and vital needs, both above and below ground, it must be respected and protected within the municipal ecosystem, and Whereas the urban canopy and forest…
For · 4–3 · Carried
Special Council June 2, 2026
That Report LLS-21-26 regarding Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review Final Report be received for information. For (6): Mayor Hankivsky, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Holloway Wadhwani, Councillor Mink, Deputy…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Special Council February 24, 2026
That Council approve Option 3 as noted in Report WE-02-26 and authorize funding in the amount of $50,000 per year for two years (2026 and 2027), totaling $100,000, to be funded from the Community Benefit Reserve Fund…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Council Meeting February 17, 2026
That Council direct staff to continue advancing the Ward Boundary Review in accordance with Council's existing direction and Option 2 as noted in Report LLS-02-26;
Against · 5–2 · Carried
Special Council January 13, 2026
That Council endorse the Mayor’s intention to bring forward a proposed 2.7% increase for the 2026 Strong Mayor's Budget; and That Council further endorse the Mayor's intention to use any available Community Benefit…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 18, 2025
WHEREAS the Council recognizes that the rural area has specific and unique issues and challenges which require thoughtful review and consideration;
Against · 6–1 · Carried
Special Council November 19, 2024
That the $67100 allotted to community grants and $125,000 allotted to foundational funding agreements in the proposed 2025 budget be removed.
Against · 2–5 · Defeated
Special Council November 19, 2024
That a By-law be prepared for presentation to Council to approve the 2025 Municipal budget as amended. For (5): Mayor Hankivsky, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Attridge, Deputy Mayor Holloway Wadhwani, and Councillor…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Council Meeting March 21, 2023
WHEREAS opportunities for youth to engage civically with local government helps them develop the knowledge and skills to make a difference in their communities;
For · 7–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (16)

Council MeetingMarch 17, 2026
Committee of the WholeMarch 3, 2026
Committee of the WholeSeptember 2, 2025
Special CouncilJune 3, 2025
Special CouncilMarch 4, 2025
Committee of the WholeMarch 4, 2025
Council MeetingNovember 26, 2024
Committee of the WholeSeptember 10, 2024
Special CouncilSeptember 9, 2024
Special CouncilApril 9, 2024
Council MeetingSeptember 5, 2023
Committee of the WholeSeptember 5, 2023
Special CouncilJuly 11, 2023
Public MeetingJuly 5, 2023
Council MeetingJuly 4, 2023
Committee of the WholeJuly 4, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 337)

That the presentation by Rebecca Caron, The Society of United Professionals regarding Introduction of Organization to Council and Outline How They Can be Long-Term Partner in Supporting Port Hope's Economic Growth, Workforce Development and Community Priorities be r eceived for information.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That Report FES-04-2026 be received; and That a by-law (Attachment 1) be presented for Council consideration to enact an updated Open Air Burning By-law effective January 1, 2027; and That Council repeal Open Air Burning By-law 79-2023; and That a by-law be presented for Council consideration to amend Schedule “A” of Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) By-law 46-2026 (Attachment 2) to include th
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Report CAO-11-26 for information.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That the Municipal Solicitor be authorized to finalize a Severance Agreement with 138 Hope Street North INC. and Prasher Holdings Inc. on terms as set out in Report DS-17-2026; and, That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the final Severance Agreement and any related documentation to carry out the purpose of the proposed Severance Agreement including registration of the Severance Agreem
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
Report LLS-34-26 regarding the Advisory Committees and Local Boards Initial Review and By-law be received; and That the Advisory Committees and Local Boards By-law (Attachment 1), inclusive of the Terms of Reference be presented to Council for approval; and That the standalone establishing By-law for the Port Hope Public Library Board (Attachment 3) be presented to Council for approval; and That t
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That a by-law be presented to Council to establish a Records Management Program, adopt a Records Classification and Retention Schedule, and repeal By-law No. 30/2017, as noted in Attachment 1.
Committee of the Whole, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Report DS-14-26 regarding the launch of the Port Hope Business Retention and Expansion and Energy & Manufacturing Supply Chain Readiness Program for information.
Committee of the Whole, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Report DS-15-26 regarding the development of an Investment Facilitation Toolkit and the successful acquisition of funding through the Government of Canada's CanExport Community Investments Program for information.
Committee of the Whole, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council adopt the updated Designation of Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) and Assignment of ‘Acting ORO’ Policy (Attachment 1).
Committee of the Whole, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation by Peter Ozemoyah, Director, Outreach & Stakeholder Relations, University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE) regarding Introduction and Role of the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE) be r eceived for information.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve By-law 47-2026 authorizing the Phase 1 capital budget of $4.9 million and 2026 operating budget of $177K relating to the acquisition, and operation of 39 Pine Street North; and That Council approve By-law 48-2026 authorizing the issuance of a $4.9 million debenture to finance the acquisition cost and capital work; and, That staff be authorized to establish lease rates for futu
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report LLS-32-26 be received; and That Council reconsider Resolution 09-2025 which declares the former George Hamilton Public School property located at 3200 County Road 10 as surplus; and That the associated By-law 03-2025, being a by-law to declare the municipally owned former George Hamilton Public School property located at 3200 County Road 10 as surplus to the Municipality’s needs,
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Defeated
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 45-2026, 46-2026, 47-2026, 48-2026, 51-2026, 52-2026, and 54-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the by-laws by the Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That leave be granted to introduce a by-law and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope at its regular meeting held on August 11, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That consideration of Report LLS-26-26, Updated Surplus Lands Policy and Road Allowance Policy, be
Council Meeting, July 21, 2026 · Referred
That leave be granted to introduce a by-law and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope at its special meeting held on July 15, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Special Council, July 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council endorse the first nine (9) initiatives identified in Report ES-11-26 in principle; and That staff be directed to report back to Council with a costed recommendation identifying the initiative or initiatives proposed to be funded, in whole or in part, through the donation, based on Council’s input, staff's assessment of best value for impact, and alignment with the donor's intent, for
Committee of the Whole, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That Council authorize staff to write off the tax arrears in the amount of $5,541.25, charging back the applicable County and school board portions, and vest in the Municipality the property identified as Lot 323, Plan 173, as shown on Schedule “A” to Report FIT-10-26.
Committee of the Whole, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That the Notice of Motion be amended to strike the words "Universal Declaration of the" in the third clause and to strike the words "of this declaration" in the last clause.
Committee of the Whole, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the confidential presentation from Staff related to Atomic Energy Canada Limited (AECL) Negotiations - Municipal Property Remediation at the closed meeting of June 23, 2026; and That Council confirm the confidential direction provided to staff.
Special Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Confidential Report CAO-06-26; and That Council authorize the acquisition of 39 Pine Street in accordance with the terms outlined in Confidential Report CAO-06-26; and That the purchase price and associated costs related to the acquisition of 39 Pine Street be funded from Debenture; and That staff be directed to take all necessary steps to complete the acquisition, including d
Special Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council receive Confidential Report CAO-06-26; and 2. That Council authorize the acquisition of 39 Pine Street in accordance with the terms outlined in Confidential Report CAO-06-26; and 3. That the purchase price and associated costs related to the acquisition of 39 Pine Street be funded from Debenture; and 4. That staff be directed to take all necessary steps to complete the acquisition,
Special Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the following items under Committee Reports and Recommendations Consent Agenda as listed under the June 16, 2026 Council Meeting agenda.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the presentation from the Port Hope Racquet Club of June 2, 2026; and That Council approve a financial contribution in the amount of $200,000, from the Community Benefit Fund, to the Port Hope Racquet Club for the Year-Round Tennis Dome Project; and That Council direct staff to finalize the 22-year lease agreement with the Port Hope Racquet Club as per Option 1 in Report PRC-0
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the following items under Committee Reports and Recommendations Consent Agenda is listed under the June 16, 2026 Council Meeting agenda
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council receive the presentation from the Port Hope Racquet Club of June 2, 2026; and 2. That Council approve a financial contribution in the amount of $200,000, from the Community Benefit Fund, to the Port Hope Racquet Club for the Year-Round Tennis Dome Project; and 3. That Council direct staff to finalize the 22-year lease agreement with the Port Hope Racquet Club as per Option 1 in Rep
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation by Jack Ammendolia, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. regarding Final Report - Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review be r eceived for information.
Special Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the presentation from the Port Hope Racquet Club of June 2, 2026; and That Council approve a financial contribution in the amount of $200,000, from the Community Benefit Fund, to the Port Hope Racquet Club for the Year-Round Tennis Dome Project; and That Council direct staff to finalize the 20-year lease agreement with the Port Hope Racquet Club as per Option 1 in Report PRC-0
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That a By-law be presented to Council authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Transfer Payment Agreement and any ancillary/amending documents, with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure, under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP) – Health and Safety Water Stream (HSWS) for the Dorset Street West Standpipe Replacement Project
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That the Report be received and the By-law (Attachment 1), be brought forward for Council consideration with an effective date to be determined by staff following the execution of the agreement with ONE JIB; That the By-law (Attachment 2), be brought forward for Council consideration with an effective date to be determined by staff following the execution of the Agency Agreement with ONE Investmen
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation by Scott Cameron, General Manager, Historic Waste Program Management Office, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), regarding Quarterly Update on the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) be r eceived for information.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That leave be granted to introduce a by-law and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope at its regular meeting held on May 19, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the 2025 Drinking Water Quality Management System Management Review Summary.
Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried
That Council authorize the extension (renewal) of the Temporary Use By-law for a period of 3 years to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories for lands municipally known as 196 Toronto Road and 2267 Baulch Road, in the Municipality of Port Hope, in the County of Northumberland.
Special Council, May 5, 2026 · Carried
That the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) be advised that the Municipality of Port Hope requests fundamental changes to the Draft Integrated Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines (TISGs) dated April 7, 2026, to address the concerns and questions raised in Part B of Report CAO-04-26 and to assess cumulative impacts, mitigation measures, and residual impacts; and That IAAC be requested to mo
Special Council, May 5, 2026 · Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 23-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Special Council, May 5, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation by Paul Seguin, Senior Vice-President, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) regarding Update on the Potential for New Nuclear Generation at OPG's Wesleyville Site be r eceived for information.
Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation by Chief of Police Tim Farquharson, Port Hope Police Service regarding Update on Policing in the Municipality of Port Hope be r eceived for information.
Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Report PRC-06-26 regarding the Waterfront and Riverwalk Master Plan Implementation Update for information.
Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation by Alessandra Szilagyi, Impact Assessment Officer, on behalf of the Integrated Assessment Team for the proposed New Nuclear at Wesleyville Project Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Integrated Assessment Process - Initial Project Description was received for information.
Committee of the Whole, April 7, 2026 · Carried

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184meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 1seatCouncillor
1,867votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Council Meeting June 17, 2025
with respect to Item 12.5, Report PRC-05-25 re: Canton Hub Child Care Centre Lease - YMCA Northumberland, as he works part-time providing consulting advice to the YMCA

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