The Port Hope Record

Vicki Mink

Councillor · Ward 2 · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-09-15 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

130substantive motions movedof 199 meetings the minutes record them at
39procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
228substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
16meetings recorded absentof 199 they were on the record for
7–3recorded 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 (10)

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…
Against · 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;
For · 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;
For · 6–1 · Carried
Council Meeting November 26, 2024
That By-law 75-2024 being a By-law to adopt the 2025 Municipal Budget be read and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Against · 3–2 · 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.
For · 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…
Against · 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)

Special CouncilJune 25, 2026
Council MeetingMay 19, 2026
Public MeetingFebruary 10, 2026
Council MeetingOctober 21, 2025
Public MeetingAugust 12, 2025
Special CouncilJune 9, 2025
Special CouncilNovember 18, 2024
Committee of the WholeNovember 12, 2024
Committee of the WholeOctober 22, 2024
Committee of the WholeMarch 12, 2024
Public MeetingOctober 4, 2023
Committee of the WholeOctober 3, 2023
Council MeetingOctober 3, 2023
Special CouncilOctober 2, 2023
Committee of the WholeApril 4, 2023
Council MeetingApril 4, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 130)

That Council receive the confidential staff update regarding Atomic Energy Canada Limited (AECL) negotiations for information; and That Council confirm the confidential direction provided to staff.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation by Brian Baley, Director, Regulatory Compliance and Licensing, Cameco Corporation regarding Update on Cameco's Port Hope Conversion Facility Licence Renewal be r eceived for information.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the Port Hope Tourism Strategy 2026–2031, attached as Appendix A to Report DS-16-26; and further, That Council direct staff to use the Tourism Strategy to guide tourism destination development, visitor servicing, destination marketing, partner engagement, events integration, and annual tourism work planning; and further, That staff implement Year 1 “Foundation Build” actions w
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That the Notice of Motion regarding Establishing a Rural Advisory Committee be further amended by adding the following: That further to the establishment of the Rural Advisory Committee, an agricultural advisory committee be
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Referred
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 56-2026, 57-2026, 58-2026, 59-2026, 60-2026, 61-2026, 62-2026, 63-2026 and 64-2026 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, September 15, 2026 · Carried
That a by-law be presented to Council to rezone the Subject Lands representing the northern portion of the property municipally known as 7773 Longyear Lane to ‘A(159)’ Zone that will recognize the newer constructed dwelling unit on the subject lands as the primary dwelling unit and the original dwelling unit as an Additional Residential Unit, with applicable site-specific provisions to reflect the
Committee of the Whole, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the Port Hope Tourism Strategy 2026–2031, attached as Appendix A to Report DS-16-26; and further, That Council direct staff to use the Tourism Strategy to guide tourism destination development, visitor servicing, destination marketing, partner engagement, events integration, and annual tourism work planning; and further, That staff implement Year 1 “Foundation Build” actions w
Committee of the Whole, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council authorize the transfer of up to $20,000 from the Library Reserve to fund the upgrades to the program room.
Committee of the Whole, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council reaffirm the Municipality's commitment to the maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Port Hope Drinking Water System and authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer, as Owner representatives, and the Director of Water and Wastewater Services, as Top Management, to sign Section 3, Commitment and Endorsement, of the QMS Operational
Committee of the Whole, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council reconsider its resolution on May 18, 2023, respecting the CAO performance evaluation process, which selected CAMA model as the preferred CAO performance evaluation model and directed Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillor Andrews and staff to formalize the evaluation process.
Committee of the Whole, September 1, 2026 · Defeated
1. That a by-law be presented to Council to rezone the Subject Lands representing the northern portion of the property municipally known as 7773 Longyear Lane to ‘A(159)’ Zone that will recognize the newer constructed dwelling unit on the subject lands as the primary dwelling unit and the original dwelling unit as an Additional Residential Unit, with applicable site-specific provisions to reflect
Committee of the Whole, September 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council reconsider its resolution on May 18, 2023, respecting the CAO performance evaluation process, which selected CAMA model as the preferred CAO performance evaluation model and directed Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillor Andrews and staff to formalize the evaluation process. For (4): Councillor Attridge, Councillor Holloway Wadhwani, Councillor Mink, and Councillor Toms Against (3): May
Committee of the Whole, September 1, 2026 · Defeated
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 50-2026 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 July 21, 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, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That Item 4.8: Report FIT-11-26 re: 2025 Grant Summary and Item 4.10: Report LLS-25-26 re: Council, Committee and Public Meetings Schedule be
Committee of the Whole, July 7, 2026 · Deferred
That the presentation by S. Lee, Manager, Financial Planning, regarding 2027 Budget Council Kickoff be r eceived for information.
Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the Additional Residential Unit Zoning By-law Amendment in principle, subject to the following revisions: Private Sewage Servicing (Septic) That Section 4.2.1.1 be amended to include: Where municipal sanitary servicing is unavailable, an Additional Residential Unit may be serviced by an individual on-site sewage system, subject to compliance with the Ontario Building Code. A n
Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried
Whereas climate change is contributing to more frequent and intense heat events across Ontario, resulting in increased heat advisories and associated public health risks; and Whereas extreme heat and poor air quality can pose significant health risks, particularly for seniors, children, individuals with disabilities, and individuals without access to air-conditioned transportation; and Whereas acc
Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the Additional Residential Unit Zoning By-law Amendment in principle, subject to the following revisions: 1. Private Sewage Servicing (Septic) That Section 4.2.1.1 be amended to include: Where municipal sanitary servicing is unavailable, an Additional Residential Unit may be serviced by an individual on-site sewage system, subject to compliance with the Ontario Building Code.
Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried
Whereas public libraries are among Ontario’s most far-reaching and cost-effective public resources, serving as vital community hubs that provide access to literacy and language programs, newcomer supports, digital services, and educational and community spaces; Over 63,000 in-person visits were made to Port Hope Public Library in 2025; And whereas public libraries deliver a wide range of free or l
Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
Whereas public libraries are among Ontario’s most far-reaching and cost- effective public resources, serving as vital community hubs that provide access to literacy and language programs, newcomer supports, digital services, and educational and community spaces; Over 63,000 in-person visits were made to Port Hope Public Library in 2025; And whereas public libraries deliver a wide range of free or
Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That Council repeal the existing Bylaw 57/2014 Municipal Facility and Parks Booking Policy and approve the Parks, Recreation and Culture Facility and Parks Allocation Policy (2026).
Committee of the Whole, April 7, 2026 · Carried
That correspondence from Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation’s (MSIFN) regarding Garden Hill Dam - Ganaraska River be re ceived for information.
Committee of the Whole, March 3, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Staff Report FS-02-26 regarding the 2025 Remuneration and Expenditures for Council and Council Appointees for information.
Committee of the Whole, March 3, 2026 · Carried
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, to support a Class Environmental Assessment for the Garden Hill Dam to evaluate repair and decommissioning alternatives, subject to a successful application to the Water and Erosion
Special Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
at the Committee of the Whole meeting of February 3, 2026 Council considered Report WE-01-26 regarding Garden Hill Dam Environmental Assessment; Now therefore be it resolved that Report WE-01-26 regarding Garden Hill Dam Environmental Assessment be
Council Meeting, February 17, 2026 · Referred
Whereas at the Committee of the Whole meeting of February 3, 2026 Council considered Report WE-01-26 regarding Garden Hill Dam Environmental Assessment; Now therefore be it resolved that Report WE-01-26 regarding Garden Hill Dam Environmental Assessment be
Council Meeting, February 17, 2026 · Referred
That the correspondence from the Port Hope Public Library Board correspondence to Phillip Lawrence, MP, Northumberland Clarke regarding Changes to the Canada Post Corporations Act in Bill C-15 be received; and That the Municipality of Port Hope Council endorse the Port Hope Public Library Board's correspondence; and That a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Port Hope Public Library Board
Committee of the Whole, February 3, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) regarding appointment to the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee be received; and That the Municipality of Port Hope Council endorse the recommendation that Shelly Cuddy be appointed to the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee, as the GRCA Municipal representative.
Council Meeting, January 20, 2026 · Carried
That Council direct staff to work towards the timeline and funding for the Garden Hill Dam application process through the GRCA; and That staff be directed to bring back information on options regarding potential next steps.
Special Council, January 13, 2026 · Carried
at the Committee of the Whole meeting of December 2, 2025 Council considered correspondence from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) regarding Proposed Regional Consolidation of Conservation Authorities, ERO Notice #025-1257; Now therefore be it resolved that the correspondence from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) be received; and That the Council of the Municipal
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Carried
Whereas at the Committee of the Whole meeting of December 2, 2025 Council considered Report FS-16-25 regarding Library Request for Reserve Funds for Website; Now therefore be it resolved that Council authorize the transfer of $27,746 from the Library Reserve to fund the website development and other information technology related equipment and software upgrades.
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Carried
Whereas at the Committee of the Whole meeting of December 2, 2025 Council considered Report WE-12-25 regarding Henderson Street Urbanization - Environmental Assessment and Design; Now therefore be it resolved that Council approve a budget increase of $103,225.00 (net HST) for the Henderson Street Urbanization Environmental Assessment (EA) and Design Project, to be fully funded by funds collected t
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Defeated
That the correspondence from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) be received; and That the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope endorse the actions being undertaken by the GRCA; and That staff be directed to prepare and submit a letter of support to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) no later than December 22, 2025, confirming Council’s endorsement of
Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2025 · Carried
That Council authorize the transfer of $27,746 from the Library Reserve to fund the website development and other information technology related equipment and software upgrades.
Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive Report WE-09-25; and That the inclusion of $9,500 to support the rural transit route operated by Community Care Northumberland be
Committee of the Whole, November 4, 2025 · Referred
That the presentation by Theresa Dekker, Vice President, Nuclear Growth & Sustainability, Ontario Power Generation regarding Quarterly Update on Early Planning and Engagement Related to the Potential Nuclear Generation at Wesleyville be re ceived for information.
Council Meeting, September 16, 2025 · Carried
That the Correspondence from the County of Northumberland re: Request for Municipal Nomination to Northumberland Physician Recruitment Advisory Committee be received; That Council nominate Councillor Claire Hollaway Wadhwani to join the Northumberland Physician Recruitment Advisory Committee; and That the Clerk be directed to circulate a copy of this resolution to the County of Northumberland and
Committee of the Whole, September 2, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive Report FS-07-25 regarding 2025 Second Quarter (Q2) Financial Report for information.
Committee of the Whole, September 2, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive confidential Report FS-05-25 for information.
Council Meeting, May 20, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation by Theresa Dekker, Vice President, Nuclear Growth & Sustainability, Ontario Power Generation regarding Potential for New Nuclear Generation at the Wesleyville be r eceive for information.
Council Meeting, May 20, 2025 · Carried

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646votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent

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