Lambton County public meetings in 2025
22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet to discuss several agricultural and administrative topics. The session includes updates on land stewardship and emergency management, as well as discussions regarding the Lambton County Official Plan.
- Greenhouse discussion
- International Plowing Match, 2027
- Land Stewardship Program update
- Lambton County Official Plan
- Emergency Management Ontario and 9-1-1 website updates
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council will discuss the 2020-2025 Accessibility Plan status and the draft 2026-2031 plan. The body will also consider by-laws to appoint a County Treasurer and confirm previous resolutions.
- By-Law 23 of 2025 to appoint a County Treasurer
- Status Report for 2020-2025 Accessibility Plan & Draft 2026-2031 Accessibility Plan
- Presentation on BizLink program by Community Futures Lambton
- In-camera discussion on museum materials acquisition with Stones ‘N Bones Museum and City of Sarnia
- In-camera discussion on facility leasing with St. Joseph’s Hospice Sarnia-Lambton and Town of Plympton-Wyoming
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider several motions, including appointing a Treasurer (Section 286 of the Municipal Act, 2001), approving a City of Sarnia funding request for the Planning Department City‑County Agreement, and setting the 2026 council and committee meeting dates. The agenda also contains informational updates from Infrastructure & Development Services, Public Health, Cultural Services, Long‑Term Care, Social Services, and other divisions, none of which require a vote. A Plympton‑Wyoming zoning by‑law amendment for Additional Residential Units is noted among the updates.
- Motion to appoint Treasurer under Section 286 of the Municipal Act, 2001
- Motion to approve City of Sarnia funding request for Planning Department City‑County Agreement
- Motion to adopt 2026 Council and Committee meeting dates
- Plympton‑Wyoming zoning by‑law amendment for Additional Residential Units
- Presentation of 3rd‑quarter Development Services application statistics (e.g., 43 Committee of Adjustment applications)
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council will receive updates on the Out of the Cold Overflow Shelter's occupancy and housing opportunities. The Medical Officer of Health will also present the 2025-2026 respiratory season preparation plan. The meeting includes an in-camera session to discuss collective agreements and property acquisition in Sarnia.
- Presentation on Out of the Cold Overflow Shelter with 85% average annual occupancy
- Report on 2025-2026 Respiratory Season Preparation by Lambton Public Health
- In-camera discussion on proposed collective agreements with CUPE Local 2926 and UNIFOR Local 302
- In-camera discussion regarding potential property acquisition in the City of Sarnia
- Resolution from Town of Plympton-Wyoming regarding conservation authority financing and fee freeze mandate
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review reports on infrastructure updates and the replacement of the Pulse Creek Bridge on County Road 22. The body will also consider a property acquisition in the Township of Dawn-Euphemia during an in-camera session.
- County Road 22 Pulse Creek Bridge replacement report
- Property acquisition in the Township of Dawn-Euphemia
- 2025 Roads and Bridges Construction Update
- Museums, Gallery and Archives Collection Management report
- Recognition of six paramedics with Exemplary Service Medals
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council will receive a report from Delegate Integrity Commissioner Rebecca Hines regarding a Code of Conduct complaint against Councillor Bill Dennis. The report concludes that the Councillor contravened sections of the Code related to disparaging remarks and respect and dignity. Council will also review public health reports and a transit proposal.
- Integrity Commissioner report on Code of Conduct Complaint 2025-01 against Councillor Bill Dennis
- Middlesex County Connect Inter-Community Transit Proposal information report
- 2025 Beach Water Quality Monitoring Program information report
- 2025-26 Respiratory Season Planning and Preparedness information report
- Sexual Health Program Update information report
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider a resolution from the Township of Georgian Bay to receive the Floating Accommodations Position Paper and forward it to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Several reports will be presented that require motions, including site improvements at the Petrolia Public Works Depot, library donation approvals, museum and archive collection management, and requests for new capital grants for 2026. Information reports on building permits, emergency medical services, library and museum statistics, long‑term care occupancy, and child‑care development will also be reviewed.
- Resolution to receive the Floating Accommodations Position Paper and forward it to AMO
- Report on Petrolia Public Works Depot – Site Improvements (requires motion)
- Report on Libraries Donations, April 1 to June 30 2025 (requires motion)
- Report on Museums, Gallery and Archives Collection Management May‑July 2025 (requires motion)
- Report on 2026 New Capital Grant Requests (requires motion)
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council will receive a report requesting the refinancing and consolidation of the CLCDC’s $14 million mortgage, $2 million line of credit and $900 thousand county loan, and a five‑year deferral of principal and interest payments. The council will also adopt July 2 open‑session minutes, consider reports on the Kathleen Avenue development, housing funding allocations for years 7‑9, and the homelessness‑prevention program investment plan. Additional items include a notice of motion about tenancy criteria for supportive housing on George Street and a presentation on the Western Sarnia‑Lambton Research Park’s financial update.
- Report requesting refinance of CLCDC debt ($14M mortgage, $2M line of credit, $900K county loan) with 5‑year payment deferral
- Report on Kathleen Avenue Development Update (Social Services Division)
- Report on Housing Funding Allocation – Years 7, 8 and 9
- Report on Homelessness Prevention Program Investment Plan
- Notice of Motion to direct staff to contact Indwell Community Homes regarding tenancy criteria for supportive housing on George Street
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
The council will discuss a notice of motion to revisit the May 7, 2025 closed‑session resolution that donated the George Street Lands to Indwell. A second notice of motion seeks mandatory consultation with neighbouring residents and businesses before the county proceeds with any supportive‑housing projects, whether county‑led or third‑party. The meeting will also adopt three by‑laws, receive health and housing reports, and hear presentations on the public‑health strategic plan and homelessness progress.
- Notice of Motion to reconsider the donation of the George Street Lands to Indwell (resolution adopted May 7, 2025).
- Notice of Motion requiring consultation with neighbouring community on supportive‑housing builds and related land donations/funding.
- Adoption of By‑Laws #17, #18 and #19 of 2025 (Chief Building Official appointment, amendment to By‑Law No. 28, confirmation of resolutions).
- Presentation of Lambton Public Health’s 2025‑2029 Strategic Plan by Dr. Karalyn Dueck and Kevin Churchill.
- Presentation of the Lambton County Housing and Homelessness Progress Report 2024 by Ian Hanney.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee will receive and review the County of Lambton's 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements, Trust Funds Statements, the Final Report to the Committee dated June 18, 2025, and the Auditor's Management Letter. Members will also consider a fraud correspondence letter from BDO dated June 9, 2025 and a draft response letter dated June 18, 2025. The Committee will recommend that the financial statements and management letter be accepted and that the fraud response letter be approved and signed by the Warden.
- Receive and review the 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements and Trust Funds Statements
- Receive and review the Final Report to the Audit Committee dated June 18, 2025
- Receive and review the Auditor's Management Letter
- Review BDO fraud letter dated June 9, 2025 and draft County response letter dated June 18, 2025
- Recommend acceptance of the financial statements, management letter, and approval of the fraud response letter for Warden signature
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review multiple reports and motions, including updates to building inspector appointments, hydrometric and water‑quality encroachment agreements, and a resolution urging the Ontario government to increase Ontario Works and ODSP payments. Additional items include an information report on County Road 79 (Nauvoo Road) rehabilitation, emergency management activities, and a proposal to consolidate Sombra and Port Lambton libraries. The meeting also contains procedural items such as disclosures, in‑camera recommendations, and community BBQ invitations.
- Motion to update Appointment By‑Law for Building Inspectors
- Motion on Hydrometric Station Encroachment Agreements
- Motion on Water Quality Monitoring Station Encroachment Agreement
- Resolution urging province to raise Ontario Works and ODSP payments
- Information Report on County Road 79 (Nauvoo Road) Rehabilitation Project
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council will hear a presentation by Graham Cubitt, President of Flourish, and Natasha Thuemler, Regional Director of Indwell, on the progress of supportive and affordable housing initiatives and a funding plan that totals $73,613,794, including a $13,666,000 contribution from the County. The council will also adopt the open‑session minutes dated May 7, 2025, receive Board of Health correspondence on proposed changes to the Health Protection and Promotion Act, and consider letters concerning homelessness policy and the disposition of the Thedford ambulance station. Additional items include a report on a Grade‑Seven school‑based immunization program and a motion to pause enactment of Bill #5 Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act.
- Funding plan for supportive and affordable housing: County $13,666,000; total $73,613,794
- Presentation by Graham Cubitt (Flourish) and Natasha Thuemler (Indwell) on housing updates
- Adoption of Lambton County Council (Open Session) minutes dated May 7, 2025
- Board of Health correspondence on Health Protection and Promotion Act changes (Schedule 4 of Bill 11)
- Letters from Halton Regional Chair on homelessness initiatives and from Lambton Shores on Thedford ambulance station
Committee of the Whole
The Committee will discuss various information reports including 2024 ambulance response times and homelessness enumeration. Members will consider motions regarding Florence Library hours and housing capital asset management. An in-camera session is scheduled to discuss a lease agreement in the Township of Enniskillen.
- Proposed new hours of operation for Florence Library
- Housing Services Capital Asset Management Plan Update (Year 11-20)
- Hydro One notice regarding the preferred route (Route 3B) for the Longwood to Lakeshore Project
- 2024 Ambulance Response Times information report
- In-camera discussion on a lease agreement in the Township of Enniskillen
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council will vote on four by‑laws that set and adjust tax rates for 2025, including establishing upper‑tier rates, reducing rates for certain property subclasses, setting tax ratios, and confirming all resolutions adopted to date. The meeting also includes an in‑camera session to review closed‑session minutes and receive reports on litigation, lease negotiations, and property disposition in Sarnia. Delegates will hear updates on US tariff impacts and tourism marketing, and the Board of Health will file correspondence on animal‑licensing recommendations.
- By‑Law #12 of 2025 – Establish and levy tax rates for upper‑tier purposes for 2025
- By‑Law #13 of 2025 – Set tax‑rate reductions for prescribed property subclasses for 2025
- By‑Law #14 of 2025 – Set tax ratios for prescribed property classes for 2025
- By‑Law #15 of 2025 – Confirm resolutions and motions adopted up to May 7, 2025
- In‑camera session: review of April 3 and April 16 closed‑session minutes and reports on litigation, lease negotiations, and property disposition in the City of Sarnia
Committee of the Whole
The committee is reviewing the 2025 tax policy and the 2024 year-end monitoring report. Members will also receive updates on the 2025-2029 roads construction program and affordable housing. Other items include a revised volunteer policy and reports on library literacy services.
- 2025 Tax Policy report requiring a motion
- 2025-2029 Roads Construction Program including projects on CR 4, CR 79, CR 26, CR 19, and CR 7
- 2024 Year-End Monitoring Report requiring a motion
- Revised Volunteer Policy for Cultural Services
- In-camera discussion regarding potential litigation negotiations with a third-party
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council will adopt four by‑laws, one appointing a Chief Building Official and Inspectors and three amending existing by‑laws and confirming recent resolutions. The council will also read and adopt Open Session minutes from February 5 and March 5, 2025, and receive several Board of Health correspondence items. Additional information reports on electronic medical records, food affordability, respiratory season, and disease updates will be filed. No other motions are listed for this meeting.
- Adoption of Open Session minutes dated February 5, 2025 and Budget minutes dated March 5, 2025
- Receipt and filing of Board of Health letters on an Immunization Registry, the Walport Report, and a food‑insecurity resolution
- Information reports on electronic medical record implementation, 2024 Nutritious Food Basket, 2024‑25 respiratory season, and updates on avian influenza and measles
- By‑Law 8 of 2025 to appoint a Chief Building Official and Inspectors for the County of Lambton
- By‑Laws 9, 10 and 11 of 2025 to amend By‑Law No. 28 of 2011, amend By‑Law No. 12 of 2023, and confirm council resolutions
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The Agricultural Advisory Committee will approve minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting and discuss several topics affecting local farmers, including drainage issues, the new Development Services department’s role in planning and inspections, and recent changes to the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement. The committee will also consider road responsibility and the planning process in Lambton County, though the road item is deferred. A Vice Chair was selected by acclamation.
- Approval of minutes dated December 11, 2024
- Discussion of current drainage issues affecting farmers
- Discussion of agricultural producers’ planning, building permits and inspections under the Development Services department effective Jan 1 2025
- Review of changes from the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement effective Oct 20 2024
- Acclamation of Mr. M. Rombouts as Vice Chair of the committee
Woodlands Hearings Board
The Woodlands Hearings Board will consider an application from 3771 Queen Street Inc. to remove 2.0 hectares of woodland for agricultural drainage. The meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2025.
- Consideration of tree removal exemption for 2.0 hectares (5.0 acres) on Queen Street
- Public hearing regarding drainage of agricultural area over Walker Drain
- Meeting location: Committee Room #3, Wyoming Admin Building, 789 Broadway Street
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION) Budget Deliberations
The council will review and adopt the 2025 cash‑requirements budget by passing By‑Law No. 6 of 2025. It will consider EMS funding that includes a $600,000 levy‑based staffing cost and $322,250 capital cost for an ambulance. A new EMS Headquarters construction project estimated at $10,795,076 will be funded through a $9,715,568 debenture and $1,079,508 from reserves. The council will also decide on a $900,000 grant to the County Community Development Corporation for the Western Sarnia‑Lambton Research Park.
- Adoption of By‑Law No. 6 of 2025 to approve the 2025 cash‑requirements budget
- $600,000 EMS staffing levy and $322,250 capital cost for ambulance and equipment
- $10,795,076 new EMS Headquarters construction funded by a $9,715,568 debenture and $1,079,508 reserves
- Authorization for land lease negotiations for the new EMS Headquarters
- $900,000 grant to the County Community Development Corporation for Western Sarnia‑Lambton Research Park recovery
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review the 2025 draft budget and discuss several infrastructure and service reports. The meeting includes decisions on building inspector bylaws, planning authority, and road reconstruction.
- Presentation of the 2025 County of Lambton Draft Budget
- Report on County Road 19 (Michigan Avenue) Reconstruction
- Update to Appointment By-Law for Building Inspectors
- Update to Delegation of Approval Authority Under The Planning Act
- Annual Year-End Report on Reserves and Reserve Funds
Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)
Lambton County Council will review and adopt previous meeting minutes, receive several delegations, and consider multiple reports that require motions. The meeting includes a notice of motion to appoint Councillor B. White to the Community Safety and Well‑Being Leadership Team. Council will vote on three by‑laws, including one that authorizes up to $10,000,000 in bank borrowing for current operations.
- By‑law #3 of 2025: Authorize bank borrowing for current operations up to $10,000,000.
- By‑law #4 of 2025: Provide for service fees and charges by the County corporation.
- Notice of Motion to appoint Councillor B. White to the Lambton Community Safety and Well‑Being Leadership Team (2025‑2026).
- Reports requiring motions on 2025 EMS Service Enhancement and EMS Headquarters Development.
- Delegations presenting updates from Community Futures Lambton, Melrose Community Group (overflow shelter at Laurel Lea Church), Tourism Sarnia‑Lambton, and Sarnia‑Lambton Economic Partnership.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive correspondence on a provincial decision to develop a framework for commercial‑scale geologic carbon storage and on proposed amendments to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. It will also consider grant approvals for the Oil Museum of Canada ($20,974) and the Lambton Heritage Museum ($46,758), and review reports on the 2025 Services and Fees Schedule and elected official remuneration. An in‑camera session will be held to discuss personnel compensation matters.
- Letter on decision to develop a framework for commercial‑scale geologic carbon storage projects in Ontario
- Memorandum proposing amendments to modernize the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
- Grant of $20,974 to the Oil Museum of Canada under the Community Museum Operating Grant program
- Grant of $46,758 to the Lambton Heritage Museum under the Community Museum Operating Grant program
- Report on the 2025 Services and Fees Schedule requiring a motion