The North Bay Record

Chris Mayne

Councillor · seen 2014-03-24 to 2026-08-05 · served 2010–2014, 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

138substantive motions movedof 497 meetings the minutes record them at
2procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
196substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
43meetings recorded absentof 497 they were on the record for
41–10recorded 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 North Bay’s own minutes.

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Council Meeting June 16, 2026
the Ontario Municipal elections will take place October 26th and it is desirable to attract diverse, qualified candidates for the Office of the Mayor;
Against · 4–6 · Lost
Council Meeting June 2, 2026
That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2026-04 relating to: - Multi-Use Artificial Turf Sports Field including a regulation Cricket Ground and existing Field C Repairs be adopted as presented.
For · 7–3 · Carried
Council Meeting June 2, 2026
That Council recommit Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report IO 2026-05 relating to the West Ferris - "Sam Jacks" Recreation Complex Master Plan to the Infrastructure and Operations Committee.
For · 9–1 · Carried
Council Meeting May 19, 2026
accountability and open, transparent reporting of Municipal Elected Officials should be readily available to the public; And Whereas Elected Officials, including the Mayor and Council are required to assume roles…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 5, 2026
That the following by-laws be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-28 to rezone certain lands on Gertrude Street East (S2A3 Investment Holdings Inc. - 32 Gertrude Street East). By-Law No.
For · 5–5 · Lost
Council Meeting May 5, 2026
That the following paragraph be added to the end of Re-Nature Foundation Motion: And Further Be It Resolved that it is understood that there will be no monetary or in-kind contributions from the Municipality.
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 7, 2026
That Council receive Report to Council IO 2026-008 dated March 24, 2026 from Karin Pratte relating to the 2025 North Bay Drinking Water System Annual Report, Summary Reports, and Drinking Water Management Standard…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 24, 2026
Council requests a review of the Cassellholme Board based on recent events that seem to be contradictory to the Fixing Long Term Care Act , Cassellholme’s own by-laws, and the Board’s fiduciary responsibilities…
For · 4–7 · Lost
Council Meeting February 24, 2026
That the matter relating to City of North Bay By-Law 2022-77, Being a By-Law to Licence, Regulate and Govern Short-Term Rentals in the City of North Bay be reconsidered.
Against · 3–5 · Lost
Council Meeting February 24, 2026
That Council approve a contract increase of $6,636,882 (plus HST), for a new contract price of $14,721,318.42 (plus HST) to Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting February 2, 2026
That General Government Committee Report No. 2026-03 relating to: 2026 Operating Budget – Community Development and Well-Being be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No.
For · 8–1 · Carried
Special Council Meeting February 2, 2026
That General Government Committee Report No. 2026-07 relating to: 2026 Operating Budget – Environmental Services be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No.
For · 7–1 · Carried
Council Meeting January 27, 2026
the City of North Bay has implemented a Short-Term Rental (STR) By-Law requiring operators to register and pay applicable fees;
Against · 5–5 · Lost
Council Meeting January 13, 2026
That the Motion re: Heritage Railway and Carousel Company be amended by adding an additional paragraph as follows: And Whereas the construction of a new train and carousel building will enhance the visitor experience…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting December 9, 2025
That Council: receive the Closed Meeting Investigation Report from Tony E. Fleming, C.S., Acting Closed Meeting Investigator dated November 10, 2025, for information purposes;
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 25, 2025
That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2025-03 relating to: 2025-2034 Water Financial Plan be adopted as presented. Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No.
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 25, 2025
That the Motion be amended by adding the following paragraph: And Further be it Resolved that an independent third party examine: • What did staff know and when • What did staff do with the information • What staff…
Against · 2–8 · Lost
Special Council Meeting October 29, 2025
That Council: accept the Inquiry Report of the Integrity Commissioner, in the matter of Chirico, 2025 ONMIC 6, dated October 25, 2025;
Against · 5–5 · Lost
Special Council Meeting October 29, 2025
That Council: accept the Inquiry Report of the Integrity Commissioner, in the matter of Chirico, 2025 ONMIC 6, dated October 25, 2025;
Against · 6–4 · Carried
Council Meeting October 14, 2025
That Council authorize: staff to evaluate Year 2 Housing Accelerator Funds (HAF) based on the criteria outlined in Report to Council CSBU 2025-066 dated September 29, 2025 from Adam Curran;
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting September 2, 2025
That the motion re Castle Arms: be amended to include the following paragraph: Therefore Be it Resolved that the first option is to use a third party mediator at the cost of the Municipalities to work in the best…
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council Meeting July 8, 2025
That the Motion be amended as follows: That paragraph one of the Motion be amended by adding the following words after forensic experience “where the Partner has not participated in City audits in the last ten years”.
Against · 3–7 · Lost
Council Meeting May 20, 2025
George Maroosis, the longest serving Council member at the time of his passing, dedicated decades of continuous service to the citizens of the City of North Bay;
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 22, 2025
the annual budget process is a critical component of municipal governance, requiring transparency, accessibility, and engagement;
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 8, 2025
That Community Services Committee Report No. 2025-04 relating to: City’s Housing Action Plan Update be adopted as presented. Community Services Committee Report No.
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 8, 2025
That Community Services Committee Report No. 2025-06 relating to: Amendment to the City of North Bay’s Growth Community Improvement Plan to implement the “Top-Up Funding” for additional residential units be adopted as…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 8, 2025
That Council receive Report to Council IO 2025-004 dated March 26, 2025 from Karin Pratte, relating to the 2024 North Bay Drinking Water System Annual Report, Summary Report and Drinking Water Quality Management…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting March 31, 2025
That General Government Committee Report No. 2025-05 relating to: 2025 Operating Budget be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No.
For · 7–3 · Carried
Council Meeting January 28, 2025
That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2025-01 relating to: - 2025 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget be adopted as presented. Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No.
For · 10–1 · Carried
Special Council Meeting January 14, 2025
under Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box, producers are fully accountable and financially responsible for their products and packaging once they reach their end of life and are disposed of, for ‘eligible’ sources only;
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 12, 2024
That the following paragraph be added: AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that an agreement be entered into with terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer and City…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting October 1, 2024
the City of North Bay is committed to enhancing community sport and recreation infrastructure to meet the growing needs of residents.
For · 4–5 · Lost
Council Meeting September 3, 2024
That Council refer Council Resolution 2024-197 to the General Government Committee. Recorded Vote Upon the Request of Councillor Vrebosch Yeas: Councillors Vrebosch and Inch.
Against · 1–9 · Lost
Council Meeting June 18, 2024
That Council: provide a resolution in support of the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce’s applications to Immigration and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and FedNor to host a Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP);
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 21, 2024
Government Committee Report No. 2024-11 May 21, 2024 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The General Government Committee presents Report No.
For · 9–1 · Carried
Special Council Meeting April 2, 2024
That General Government Committee Report No. 2024-10 relating to: - 2024 General Capital Budget and Water and Wastewater Capital Budget be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No.
For · 10–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting February 15, 2024
That the matter relating to the Community and Recreation Centre Update be reconsidered. Record of Vote pursuant to s. 36.2(a) of Procedural By-Law No.
Against · 2–9 · Lost
Council Meeting February 13, 2024
That Council authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposal for a Progressive Design Build for the design and construction of the Community and Recreation Centre that will achieve substantial construction completion…
For · 9–1 · Carried
Council Meeting January 30, 2024
That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2024-01 relating to: - 2024 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget be adopted as presented. Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting January 16, 2024
That General Government Committee Report No. 2024-01 be amended as follows: That the following policies be recommitted to the General Government Committee for further discussion: 1.
Against · 3–8 · Lost

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (43) — most recent 40 shown

Special Committee MeetingAugust 5, 2026
Special Committee MeetingApril 14, 2026
Special Committee MeetingNovember 26, 2025
Special Committee MeetingNovember 17, 2025
Special Committee MeetingNovember 10, 2025
Special Council MeetingNovember 10, 2025
Special Council MeetingNovember 3, 2025
Special Council MeetingSeptember 29, 2025
Special Committee MeetingSeptember 29, 2025
Special Committee MeetingSeptember 8, 2025
Special Committee MeetingAugust 11, 2025
Special Committee MeetingJune 17, 2025
Council MeetingJune 17, 2025
Special Committee MeetingJune 16, 2025
Special Council MeetingJune 10, 2025
Council MeetingJune 3, 2025
Special Committee MeetingJune 3, 2025
Special Council MeetingMay 12, 2025
Special Committee MeetingJanuary 28, 2025
Special Committee MeetingJanuary 14, 2025
Special Council MeetingDecember 23, 2024
Special Committee MeetingAugust 13, 2024
Council MeetingAugust 13, 2024
Special Committee MeetingApril 30, 2024
Special Committee MeetingFebruary 5, 2024
Council MeetingNovember 14, 2023
Special Committee MeetingNovember 14, 2023
Special Committee MeetingAugust 8, 2023
Council MeetingJune 6, 2023
Special Committee MeetingMay 29, 2023
Council MeetingMay 23, 2023
Committee MeetingMay 23, 2023
Council MeetingJanuary 31, 2023
Committee MeetingJanuary 31, 2023
Special Council MeetingSeptember 23, 2022
Committee MeetingJuly 12, 2022
Council MeetingJuly 12, 2022
Special Committee MeetingJune 13, 2022
Special Council MeetingJune 13, 2022
Special Committee MeetingMarch 21, 2022

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 138)

That Council approve: the award of a contract to Toromont Caterpillar in the amount of $694,242.69 (plus HST), for the provision of a D5 High Track Dozer; the City enter into a ten (10) year maintenance and repair contract (MARC) with Toromont Caterpillar for the D5 High Track Dozer, based on the unit rates provided in their proposal; and the sale and disposal of the M322 wheeled excavator purchas
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
North Bay Councillors Mark King and Chris Mayne are the appointed representatives of the City of North Bay to sit on the East Nipissing District Home for the Aged, also known as the Cassellholme Board, North Bay Council hereby reaffirms their representation on that Board until the end of their term in November, 2026, and rejects the Cassellholme Board request for their replacement. Record of Vote
Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Lost
That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2025-73 to confirm proceedings of the Special Meeting of Council held August 14, 2025.
Special Council Meeting, August 14, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2025-73 to confirm proceedings of the Special Meeting of Council held August 14, 2025.
Special Council Meeting, August 14, 2025 · Carried
That: Council authorize an exemption to Noise By-Law 2014-53, for the Bay Block Party, located on Main Street from Fraser Street to Sherbrooke Street, pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined by Section 5 of the By-Law and that the proponent notify residents and businesses within a one (1) block radius of the stage and speakers located on the corner of Main Street West and Fraser Street, for
Council Meeting, May 20, 2025 · Carried
That Council: authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Sub-Contract Agreement to permit the City to continue providing dedicated locate services for City of North Bay infrastructure; and an Execution By-Law be brought forward for three readings at the Regular Meeting of Council on May 20 th , 2025.
Council Meeting, May 20, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive and refer Report to Council IO-2025-07 dated May 9, 2025 from David Jackowski to the Infrastructure and Operations Committee.
Council Meeting, May 20, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2024-81 to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 10, 2024.
Council Meeting, December 10, 2024 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2024-81 to confirm the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 10, 2024.
Council Meeting, December 10, 2024 · Carried
the Council of The Corporation of the City of North Bay join in the support of Ontario’s Big City Mayors’ “Solve the Crisis” campaign that call for immediate and decisive action from the Government of Ontario to address the escalating humanitarian crisis; And Whereas the Council supports key actions in the “Solve the Crisis” campaign that include: (i) The creation of a Ministry and Minister with a
Council Meeting, November 12, 2024 · Carried
That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Tuesday, June 20, 2023 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, July 11, 2023 · Carried
That the Report from Brent Kalinowski dated April 23, 2023 re: Community Safety and Well Being Ad Hoc Committee - Terms of Reference be
Council Meeting, May 9, 2023 · Referred
That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Tuesday, March 28, 2023 be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, April 11, 2023 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2023-38 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 11, 2023.
Council Meeting, April 11, 2023 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2023-38 to confirm proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 11, 2023.
Council Meeting, April 11, 2023 · Carried
the recently announced Construction Funding Subsidy (CFS) by the Ministry of Long Term Care could have significantly benefitted the member funding Municipalities of Cassellholme; And Whereas that funding was intended to incent new construction and provide financial stability during the recent unexpected construction cost and financing cost increases, And Whereas Cassellholme’s borrowing rate at In
Council Meeting, February 14, 2023 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a first and second time: By-Law No. 2023-21 to confirm proceeding of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 14, 2023.
Council Meeting, February 14, 2023 · Carried
That the following by-law be read a third time and passed: By-Law No. 2023-21 to confirm proceeding of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 14, 2023.
Council Meeting, February 14, 2023 · Carried
and Operations Committee Report No. 2023-01 January 17, 2023 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The Infrastructure and Operations Committee presents Report No. IO 2023-01 and recommends: That Council approve the 2023 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget in the net amount of $24,980,340 as per attached Appendix “A. ” All of which is respectfull
Council Meeting, January 17, 2023 · Carried
That Council approve the award of a contract to New World Park Solutions Inc. in the amount of $125,000.00 (plus HST) for the provision of play equipment at the Police Playground.
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
That Council: approve the award of a contract to Nova Bus Inc. in the amount of $661,690.59 (plus HST) for the provision of a 40 foot transit bus; and authorize the transfer of funds to the project as outlined in Report to Council CORP No. 2022-080 dated July 29, 2022 by Mary-Ann Kotylak and John Ouellette.
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
That Council approve the award of a contract to Cubex Ltd. in the amount of $128,335.77 (plus HST) for the provision of a compact sweeper vacuum unit.
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
That Council approve the award of a contract to Miller Paving Limited in the amount of $1,668,045.00 (plus HST) for Alg onquin-Front-Jane Intersection W idening .
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
That City Council approves the award of a contract to Pioneer Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,699,529.33 (plus HST) for Lee’s Road Rehabilitation.
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
That Council authorize the award of a contract to Duncor Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $176,947.50 (plus HST) for Rural Road Surface Treatment on Cedar Heights Road, Northmount Road and Marsh Drive.
Council Meeting, June 28, 2022 · Carried
That the minutes for the public meetings held on: - Tuesday, May 17, 2022 be adopted as presented.
Special Council Meeting, June 1, 2022 · Carried
That Council authorize: the award of a contract to Venasse Building Group Inc. in the amount of $4,354,600.00 (plus HST) to demolish and replace the wastewater treatment plant digester sludge holding tank #4; and the transfer of funds to the project, as outlined in Report to Council CORP 2022-69 dated May 20, 2022 from Mary-Ann Kotylak and Karin Pratte.
Special Council Meeting, June 1, 2022 · Carried
That Council authorize the award of a contract to Englobe Corp., based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Proposal 2022-52 to provide geotechnical services including testing and investigations for various ongoing City projects on an as-needed basis based on the unit rates specified in their bid, for a term of three (3) years with an option in favour of the City to extend the
Council Meeting, May 17, 2022 · Carried
That Council authorize the award of a contract to Pioneer Construction Inc. in the amount of $3,356,902.75 (plus HST) for the 2022 Asphalt Resurfacing Program.
Council Meeting, May 17, 2022 · Carried
That Council authorize: the award of a contract to Gagnon & Associates Inc. in the amount of $169,850.00 (plus HST) for the supply and delivery of a solar buffer tank; and the transfer of funds to the project, as outlined in Report to Council CORP No. 2022-65 dated May 6, 2022 from Mary-Ann Kotylak and Karin Pratte.
Council Meeting, May 17, 2022 · Carried
That Council authorize the City Clerk to amend the Waste Management By-Law 2010-108, pursuant to the recommendations as set out in Report to Council IO -2022-06 dated May 4, 2022 from Karin Pratte.
Council Meeting, May 17, 2022 · Carried
That Council authorize: the award of a contract to Mesco Electronics Ltd. in the amount of $162,488.85 (plus HST) for the provision of electrical supplies; and the transfer of funds to the project, as outlined in Report to Council CORP 2022-66 dated May 6, 2022 from Mary-Ann Kotylak and Karin Pratte.
Council Meeting, May 17, 2022 · Carried
That: Council grant an exemption to the Capitol Centre located at 150 Main Street East to Noise By-Law No. 2014-53, pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined by Section 5 of the by-law and that the proponent notify residents and businesses within a one block radius of the Capitol Centre, for the following dates and time: Saturday, September 3, 2022 12 pm until 11:00 pm Sunday, September 4, 202
Council Meeting, May 3, 2022 · Carried
That: Council grant an exemption to New Ontario Brewing Company located at 1401 Seymour Street to Noise By-Law No. 2014-53, pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined by Section 5 of the by-law and that the proponent notify residents and businesses within a one block radius of the New Ontario Brewing Company, for the following dates and time: ● every Friday and Saturday evening ● starting June
Council Meeting, May 3, 2022 · Carried
the City of North Bay is located on the ancestral lands of the Nipissing First Nation; And Whereas recognition of the heritage and history of Nipissing First Nation in our community is important to share; And Whereas Chief Shabogesic was one of the most significant Nipissing First Nation Chiefs, who was signatory to the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. Therefore Be It Resolved that The Council of th
Council Meeting, May 3, 2022 · Carried
That Council authorize the award of a contract to 1499545 Ontario Inc. operating as Northern Bulk Logistics based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Quote 2022-27 for the provision of chipping and grinding services at the City of North Bay Merrick Landfill Site for a term of three (3) years, with an option in favour of the City to extend the agreement for two (2) additional t
Council Meeting, April 19, 2022 · Carried
That Council authorize the award of a contract to Daytech Limited in the amount of $78,720.00 (plus HST) for the supply and delivery of twelve (12) new transit bus shelters.
Council Meeting, April 19, 2022 · Carried
That Council authorize: the award of a contract to R.V. Anderson Associates Limited in the amount of $524,527.00 (plus HST) for engineering consulting services required to provide detailed design and tender documents related to a new intake chamber at the North Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant; and the transfer of funds to the project as outlined in Report to Council CORP No. 2022-54 dated April 8,
Council Meeting, April 19, 2022 · Carried
That: 1. Council authorize the execution of an agreement with Product Care Association of Canada, and all future amendments, to permit the City to continue to receive payment for aerosols, pesticides, adhesives, paint, and non-refillable pressurized containers collected at the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Depot; and 2. an execution by-law be brought forward for three (3) readings to the Regula
Council Meeting, April 19, 2022 · Carried
That Council authorize the award of a contract to Recyc-Mattress Inc., based on the unit rates specified in their bid for Request for Quote 2022-41 for the provision of mattress transportation, processing and recycling services, for a term of three (3) years, with an option in favour of the City to extend the agreement for two (2) additional one (1) year terms.
Council Meeting, April 19, 2022 · Carried

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