Lee McConnell
Councillor · seen 2022-01-17 to 2026-09-21 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
87substantive motions movedof 112 meetings the minutes record them at
7procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
92substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 112 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
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 Prescott’s own minutes.
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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.
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 87)
THAT the agenda for the Council meeting of August 10, 2026, be approved as amended.
COUNCIL AGENDA, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented. Items Pulled: #18 Town of Whitby - Review of the Ontario Land Tribunal
COUNCIL AGENDA, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That the Council minutes dated June 1, 2026, be accepted as presented.
COUNCIL AGENDA, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve the use of up to $8,000 in Walker House Reserve Fund to replace the existing air conditioning unit at Walker House.
COUNCIL AGENDA, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-Law 37-2026, being a by-law to enter into a Lease Agreement with Breton Brunet LTD. DBA Next Polymers for the premises located at 340 Churchill Road West, Prescott, for the purpose of recreational use, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
COUNCIL AGENDA, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council support a resolution of the Township of Stone Mills regarding the proposed changes to the FIPPA and direct that this motion be circulated to Premier Doug Ford, the appropriate minister, MPP Clark, and all municipalities in Leeds & Grenville.
COUNCIL AGENDA, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the Council meeting of June 1, 2026, be approved as presented.
COUNCIL AGENDA, June 1, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Encroachment Agreement and related Acknowledgement for the property municipally known as 394 Park Street East, Prescott, Ontario; AND THAT Council authorize the registration of the related Acknowledgement on title for the subject property at the expense of the property owner.
COUNCIL AGENDA, May 19, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council refer the Heritage Designation of 186-198 King St West, back to the heritage committee for further review and comment, specifically with respect to the sizing of the windows and compatability with the properties heritage character.
COUNCIL AGENDA, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve and adopt the Special Events Policy.
COUNCIL AGENDA, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That the Council minutes dated January 26, 2026, be accepted as presented.
COUNCIL AGENDA, February 23, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Prescott supports the Municipality of Tweed’s, the Tay Valley Township’s, and the Municipality of South Huron’s resolutions regarding waste incineration and a more Robust Recycling Program; AND WHEREAS it is incumbent upon the members of council, MPPs and MPs to make the decisions that will result in the most positive outcomes for now and futur
COUNCIL AGENDA, December 15, 2025 · Lost
That By-Law 51-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on December 15, 2025, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
COUNCIL AGENDA, December 15, 2025 · Carried
That By-Law 48-2025, being a by-law to authorize long-term borrowing pursuant to the issue of debentures to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
COUNCIL AGENDA, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That By-Law 49-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on December 1, 2025, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
COUNCIL AGENDA, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Board of Management meeting of November 26, 2025, be approved as presented.
Wastewater Treatment Facility Board of Management, November 26, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council permit Sandra Iseman and Elisa Lobo to delegate as unregistered delegations as permitted under Procedure By-Law - 39-2020 for no more than ten (10) minutes.
COUNCIL AGENDA, November 17, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council suspend the Rules of the Procedure as set out in Section 61 of Procedure By-law 39-2020 to suspend the submission deadline as outlined in Section 27(d) of Procedure By-Law 39-2020 to allow Council to receive a petition received on November 17, 2025. For (7): Shankar, Burton, Kirkby, Young, Ray Young, Campbell, and McConnell
COUNCIL AGENDA, November 17, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive the Petition "Do Not Develop Prince St Park or Fairway Park" and "Pledge Signatures Against the Destruction of Fairview Park" submitted on November 17, 2025, excluding the signatures of minors, into the municipal record.
COUNCIL AGENDA, November 17, 2025 · Carried
That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented. Items pulled: #6 Municipality of South Huron: Collaborative Action on Sustainable Waste Management
COUNCIL AGENDA, November 17, 2025 · Carried
That By-Law 47-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on November 17, 2025, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
COUNCIL AGENDA, November 17, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Public Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Prescott regarding the potential declaration of the municipal lands known as Prince Street, legally known as Plan 19 Block 1 Lots 190-197 being Part 1 on Plan 15R-8031, be opened.
SPECIAL COUNCIL AGENDA, November 3, 2025 · Carried
That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented. Items pulled: #19 City of Dryden - Swim to Survive #6 SEHU - Board of Health Update #14 UCLG - Creation of St Lawrence Region Energy Task Force #15 Town of Petrolia - Bail Reform #22 City of Kitchener - Postage
COUNCIL AGENDA, October 6, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-Law 40-2025, being a by-law to adopt Policies and Procedures for the Closure and Sale of Municipal Highways, be read and passed, signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
COUNCIL AGENDA, October 6, 2025 · Carried
That By-Law 41-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on October 6, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
COUNCIL AGENDA, October 6, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the Council meeting of July 14, 2025 be approved as presented.
COUNCIL AGENDA, July 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council approves financial support to the Prescott Curling Club application under the 2025 Community Grant Intake #2 in the amount of $4,300 as outlined in Staff Report 48-2025.
COUNCIL AGENDA, July 14, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the Council meeting of June 2, 2025 be approved as presented.
COUNCIL AGENDA, June 2, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council endorse the attached draft letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing expressing the Town of Prescott’s position on the Strong Mayor Powers; AND THAT Council direct staff to send the letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and copy the Premier of Ontario, the Ministry of Red Tape Reduction, Member of Provincial Parliament for Leeds, Grenville and Rideau La
COUNCIL AGENDA, June 2, 2025 · Carried
THAT following Board Members be appointed to the positions of: Chair - Ray Young Secretary - Elaine McCurdie Grounds Custodian - Lee McConnell
Prescott Cemetery Board of Management, May 22, 2025 · Carried
To direct Staff to undertake research into stone maintenance and restoration practices and procedures in other cemeteries and return a report on same to the next board meeting.
Prescott Cemetery Board of Management, May 22, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council direct staff to draft a letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing expressing the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Prescott's position on the Strong Mayor Powers and return same to the next Council meeting for endorsement.
COUNCIL AGENDA, May 20, 2025 · Carried
That By-Law 24-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on May 20, 2025, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation.
COUNCIL AGENDA, May 20, 2025 · Carried
That the Council minutes dated April 22, 2025, be accepted as presented.
COUNCIL AGENDA, May 5, 2025 · Carried
That all items listed under the Consent Reports section of the agenda be accepted as presented.
COUNCIL AGENDA, May 5, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council approve the award of Tender RFT-03-2025 for East Street Reconstruction to Ken Miller Excavating Ltd. in the amount of $1,849,566.00 plus applicable taxes.
COUNCIL AGENDA, May 5, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-Law 21-2025, being a by-law to Amend By-Law 52-2022 to set water and sewer rates and charges, be read and passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed by the seal of the Corporation this 5th day of May, 2025.
COUNCIL AGENDA, May 5, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the Prescott Cemetery Board of Management meeting of December 11, 2024, be approved as presented.
Prescott Cemetery Board of Management, December 11, 2024 · Carried
That the main motion be amended by adding the following: That Council approve a 3-year commitment of up to $7,333 per year to the Prescott Family Medical Associates to lower overhead costs.
COUNCIL AGENDA, December 2, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS in 2015 the Provincial Government after much lobbying by municipalities, moved to standardized billing for non-contracted (5.1) O.P.P locations; and WHEREAS this standardized billing provided much needed relief to municipalities like the Town of Prescott, who at the time, were at the top of the existing fee structure, but at the same time resulted in increased budget pressure on those muni
COUNCIL AGENDA, December 2, 2024 · Carried
In the record
112meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
558votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
What this does not measure
- 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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