Lakeshore public meetings in 2021

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to move into closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation and solicitor-client privileged advice regarding an application under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, moment of reflection, disclosures, adjournment). No decisions or public discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session under Municipal Act, 2001, paragraphs 239(2)(e) and (f) to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privilege
• Discussion relates to an application under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to vote on several items, including the 2022 interim tax levy, the 2022 user fee schedule, and agreements for transit funding, source water protection, and a site plan/condominium. They will also hold a public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for a farm property and discuss a proposed residential development's sanitary servicing constraints.

• 2022 Interim Tax Levy By-law (102-2021)
• 2022 User Fee By-law (113-2021)
• Transit services agreement extension with Community Support Centre of Essex County, capped at $15,000/year (By-law 114-2021)
• Source Water Protection agreement extension with ERCA for 3 years at $6,900 (By-law 115-2021)
• ZBA-11-2021: Rezone 1962 County Road 31 to Agriculture Exception (A-1), prohibiting a single detached dwelling

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment meeting on December 8, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Special Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is holding a special meeting to finish unfinished business from November 23, including consent agenda items, reports for information, and reports for direction. Key decisions include adopting a tree preservation policy for public lands, endorsing AMCTO's 2022 provincial election priorities, and supporting a professional development day for the 2022 municipal election. Council will also consider a notice of motion from Councillor Wilder calling for an independent external audit of the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre, and will move into closed session for several confidential matters.

• Adoption of By-law 107-2021 for Preservation of Tree Canopy and Vegetation Policy (public lands only)
• Endorsement of AMCTO Local Government Priorities for the 2022 Provincial Election
• Support for Professional Development Day on October 24, 2022 for municipal and school board elections
• Notice of Motion by Councillor Wilder for independent external audit of Atlas Tube Recreation Centre
• Closed session items: employee matters, volunteer firefighter compensation, collective bargaining, and land acquisition in Lighthouse Cove

Council passed By-law 107-2021 adopting the Preservation of Tree Canopy and Vegetation Policy, applying to public lands only, with Councillor Janisse opposed. Council also endorsed AMCTO's 2022 provincial election priorities and supported a request for a professional development day for the 2022 municipal and school board election. A motion for an independent audit of the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre was defeated 2-6. Council directed administration to invite Enbridge to speak on the Chatham/Windsor replacement project and to include OPP call reports on consent agendas.

• Approved By-law 107-2021 (Tree Canopy and Vegetation Policy, public lands) 7-1.
• Endorsed AMCTO 2022 provincial election priorities and directed Clerk to send support letter.
• Supported AMCTO request for a professional development day on Oct 24, 2022 for elections.
• Defeated motion for independent external audit of Atlas Tube Recreation Centre (2-6).
• Directed administration to invite Enbridge to speak on Chatham/Windsor replacement project.
• Directed administration to include OPP call overview reports on consent agendas.
• Requested Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board conduct traffic study at St. Anne's High School.
• Moved into closed session for personnel, legal, and land acquisition matters.

Youth Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Lakeshore Youth Advisory Committee meeting on November 30, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Police Services Board Meeting

The Lakeshore Police Services Board is meeting to consider a recommendation to continue supporting the current use of Community Safety and Policing Grant funding, as presented by Constable Blake Cohoe. The board will also approve minutes from the September 27, 2021 meeting and receive several reports for information, including monthly reports for September and October 2021.

• Recommendation to continue supporting current use of Community Safety and Policing Grant funding
• Approval of September 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Receive correspondence: County of Essex Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2022-2026
• Receive correspondence: Call for Applications for 2022-2023 and 2024-2025 Community Safety and Policing Grant
• Receive reports for information: Police Services Board reports for September and October 2021

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting includes several motions and by-laws. Council will reconsider a previous decision to close the Stoney Point library, consider an independent audit of the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre, and vote on a tree preservation policy for public lands. They will also authorize voting equipment for the 2022 municipal election and approve several bridge and drain by-laws.

• Motion to rescind resolution 341-10-2021 and keep Stoney Point library open
• Motion for independent external audit of Atlas Tube Recreation Centre
• By-law 107-2021: Preservation of Tree Canopy and Vegetation Policy (public lands only)
• By-law 108-2021: Authorize vote tabulators and accessible voting equipment for 2022 election
• By-laws 86-2021, 87-2021, 100-2021, 101-2021: bridge and drain projects

Council approved the Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy C-AD-331 as part of its annual review and directed staff to prepare the necessary by-law. A motion to reconsider a previous decision on library services was defeated. Council also directed administration to report on the cost of an AODA-compliant portable in Stoney Point Park and to include public consultation information for any future building or community hub there. Several by-laws were adopted, and the meeting moved into closed session.

• Approved Council Policy C-AD-331 (Workplace Violence and Harassment) and directed preparation of an adoption by-law.
• Defeated motion to reconsider motion #341-10-2021 regarding library services.
• Directed administration to report on the cost of an AODA-compliant portable in Stoney Point Park and include public consultation info for any future building or community hub there.
• Adopted by-laws 86-2021 and 87-2021; provisionally adopted by-laws 100-2021 and 101-2021; passed by-laws 108-2021 and 109-2021.
• Moved into closed session to discuss personnel, labour relations, litigation, and a land acquisition.

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment meeting on November 17, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No applications, hearings, or decisions are listed.

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on a range of items, including adopting employee and council member COVID-19 vaccination policies, a new animal care and control by-law, and several infrastructure contracts. They will also consider a temporary zoning change for storage trailers, a farmland lease delegation, and two notices of motion regarding a speed limit and a Hydro One transmission line.

• Temporary zoning by-law (ZBA-30-2021) to allow 5 transport trailers as storage for 3 years at 2730 County Road 42
• Award $93,305 (excl. HST) tender for Gavaert/Cavers Bridges on 2nd Concession Road Drain South of Malden Road to Shepley Excavating & Road Maintenance Limited
• Adopt employee and council member COVID-19 vaccination policies (By-laws 83-2021 and 104-2021)
• Adopt Animal Care and Control By-law 85-2021
• Notice of motion to request lowering speed limit on County Road 34 from 80 to 60 km/h between Dawson and Manning Roads

Council refused Zoning By-law Application ZBA-30-2021 to allow temporary use of 2730 County Road 42 for five transport trailers as storage for three years, with a 7-1 vote. Council also supported in principle a regional food and organic waste processing approach, directed a report on participation, and removed hens from the draft Animal Care and Control By-law, deferring it to a special meeting. Several by-laws were passed, including COVID-19 vaccination policies for employees and council members, and a tender was awarded for bridge work.

• Refused ZBA-30-2021 for temporary storage trailers at 2730 County Road 42 (7-1)
• Supported in principle regional food and organic waste processing (6-2)
• Directed report on participating in regional waste project (unanimous)
• Removed hens from draft Animal Care and Control By-law (5-3)
• Deferred Animal Care and Control By-law to special meeting (6-2)
• Awarded $93,305 tender for Gavaert/Cavers Bridges to Shepley Excavating (unanimous)
• Adopted Council Member COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (unanimous)
• Directed speed limit reduction request on County Road 34 (unanimous)

Dog Pound Committee

This agenda for the Lakeshore, ON Dog Pound Committee meeting on 2021-11-03 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of actionable content.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on flooding. Administration will present a flooding update and community feedback, with representatives from Stantec Consulting, Jacobs, and the Essex Region Conservation Authority present. Four residents are scheduled to speak as delegations, including a representative of the Lakeshore Residents Flooding Action Group.

• Flooding update and community feedback presentation by administration
• Delegations from four residents, including Celeste Willis of the Lakeshore Residents Flooding Action Group
• Delegation requests accepted until Nov 1, 2021 at lakeshore.ca/flooding

The special council meeting was held to receive a flooding update and community feedback. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of presentations and delegations from residents and experts. Council adjourned without voting on any substantive items.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 PM (unanimous)

Property Standards Committee

The Lakeshore Property Standards Committee is holding a hearing to consider an appeal of an Order to Remedy Violations of By-law No. 23-2018 for the property at 750 Talbot Road. The committee may confirm, rescind, or modify the order. The meeting also includes approval of the July 21, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Appeal of Order to Remedy Violations of By-law No. 23-2018 - 750 Talbot Road
• Committee options: confirm, rescind, or modify the order
• Approval of July 21, 2021 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a $1.87 million water meter replacement program, a revised employee COVID-19 vaccination policy, and a proposal to renovate the Comber Library and change service at Stoney Point. They will also consider by-laws for farmland leases, animal control, and bridge projects, as well as approve the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Approve $1,871,000 water meter replacement program (4,500 meters) with single-source procurement from Neptune Technologies Inc.
• Adopt By-law 83-2021 for Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
• Support Essex County Library proposal to renovate Comber Library and offer Programming and Outreach model in Stoney Point
• Approve $46,324.81 for 9 new workstations at Operations Center
• Approve $23,000 transfer for My Main Street grant application

Council approved an enhanced Lifecycle Water Meter Replacement Program, including single-source procurement with Neptune Technologies Inc. for $1,871,000 and a $1,034,000 transfer from the Water Reserve. Council also approved a $46,324.81 purchase for new workstations at the Operations Center, directed administration to apply for the My Main Street grant, and approved the 2022 Council meeting schedule (Option 1). A motion to include Council members in the COVID-19 vaccination policy was lost, but a subsequent motion to bring a policy for Council members to the next meeting was carried.

• Approved $1,871,000 water meter replacement program with Neptune Technologies Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $46,324.81 for new workstations at Operations Center (7-1)
• Approved application for My Main Street grant with $23,000 transfer (7-1)
• Approved 2022 Council meeting schedule Option 1 (5-3)
• Lost motion to include Council members in COVID-19 vaccination policy (3-5)
• Carried motion to bring Council member vaccination policy to Nov 9 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved flood rapid response plan funding from Plans and Studies reserve (unanimous)
• Deferred Animal Care and Control By-law to future meeting (unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings under the Planning Act to consider two applications. Staff recommend refusing a minor variance for an accessory building at 453 Lakeview Drive, and approving a combined consent and minor variance for a lot addition at 0 Ellis Sideroad, subject to conditions. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and handle routine business.

• Minor Variance A/36/2021, 453 Lakeview Drive: accessory building relief (156.08 m2 floor area, 6.4 m height, 4.57 m front yard setback, 4.57 m driveway length) – staff recommend refusal
• Combined Consent & Minor Variance B/39/A/37/2021, 0 Ellis Sideroad: sever ~1.09 acres to add to neighbouring CR-zoned property; variance for new lot frontage – staff recommend approval with conditions
• Conditions include survey, tax payment, driveway extension, deed preparation, and completion by October 22, 2022

The Committee of Adjustment refused a minor variance application for an accessory building at 453 Lakeview Drive, with a 4-1 vote, citing that the proposal did not meet the four tests of a minor variance. The committee also approved a combined minor variance and consent application for 0 Ellis Sideroad, subject to nine conditions, including survey, tax payment, and drainage requirements.

• Refused minor variance A/36/2021 for accessory building at 453 Lakeview Drive (4-1)
• Approved combined minor variance & consent B/39/A/37/2021 for 0 Ellis Sideroad, subject to 9 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is deciding on several major items, including approving $45.3 million in debt for the Denis St. Pierre Water Pollution Control Plant expansion, endorsing a regional transit plan, and awarding multiple construction tenders. The meeting also includes a zoning amendment for a surplus farm dwelling and a delegation to approve the regional safety plan.

• Approve $45,281,427.72 debt for Denis St. Pierre Water Pollution Control Plant expansion
• Endorse Option 1a of the Lakeshore Mobility Options Study for regional transit
• Rezone 1729 Lakeshore Road 219 from Agriculture to site-specific A-109 for surplus farm dwelling
• Award $231,000 tender for Belle River Dredging Project to Jones Group Ltd.
• Award $128,386.38 tender for Brown Drain Enclosure to Shepley Excavating

Council approved external debt of $45,281,427.72 for the Denis St. Pierre Water Pollution Control Plant Expansion, and directed updates to the Development Charge Study and Wastewater User Rates Study. A motion to defer the decision until a new CFO was in place was lost. Council also approved a zoning by-law amendment for a surplus farm dwelling, authorized Essex County to approve the Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, and endorsed a transit/mobility study with a business case for a 2024 launch.

• Approved $45,281,427.72 external debt for Denis St. Pierre WPCP expansion (6-2)
• Approved ZBA-15-2021 rezoning at 1729 Lakeshore Road 219 to Agriculture Exception 109 (unanimous)
• Authorized Essex County Council to approve Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (unanimous)
• Endorsed Option 1a of Mobility Options Study and directed business case for 2024 transit launch (4-3)
• Awarded Brown Drain Enclosure tender to Shepley Excavating & Road Maintenance Ltd. for $128,386.38 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2021 Sidewalk Lifecycle Replacement Program tender to Matassa Incorporated for $106,479.19 (unanimous)
• Awarded Belle River Dredging Project tender to Jones Group Ltd. for $231,000.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized write-off of $647.77 in uncollectible property taxes (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on several items, including adopting a mandatory employee COVID-19 vaccination policy, restricting short-term rentals to primary residences, and accepting a $479,000 provincial grant for COVID-19 resilience infrastructure. They will also consider subdivision agreements for Tracey Estates Phase 2 and Lakeshore New Centre Estates Phase 3B, a tax write-off of $16,051.16, and a $30,000 data backup service. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, security, and labour matters.

• Adopt Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (By-law 83-2021)
• Restrict short-term rentals to primary residences in Zoning By-law Update
• Authorize $479,000 COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream grant agreement (By-law 84-2021)
• Subdivision agreements: Tracey Estates Phase 2 (By-law 77-2021) and Lakeshore New Centre Estates Phase 3B (By-law 78-2021)
• Tax write-offs totaling $16,051.16 under s.357 of Municipal Act

Council directed administration to revise the draft Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to include a two-test requirement for unvaccinated employees, and subsequently passed By-law 83-2021 adopting the policy. Council also approved several subdivision agreements, a $479,000 COVID-19 resilience grant agreement, and a $30,000 data backup strategy charge, among other items.

• Adopted Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy with two-test requirement for unvaccinated employees (unanimous)
• Approved $479,000 COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream transfer payment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Tracey Estates Phase 2 Subdivision Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Lakeshore New Centre Estates Phase 3B Subdivision Agreement (7-1, Wilder opposed)
• Approved $30,000 first charge for data backup and disaster recovery strategy (unanimous)
• Authorized $16,051.16 in tax adjustments under s.357 of Municipal Act (unanimous)
• Deferred short-term accommodation rentals report pending regulatory options (unanimous)
• Deferred recruitment challenges report pending retention report (unanimous)

Police Services Board Meeting

The Lakeshore Police Services Board is meeting to consider supporting an Ontario Provincial Police application for a Mobile Crisis Response Team Enhancement Grant, which would fund a Mental Health Response Unit. The board will also present Commissioner's Citations for lifesaving and bravery, and discuss a COVID-19 proof of vaccine control during question period. Most other agenda items are routine approvals and information reports.

• Commissioner's Citations for Lifesaving to Wendy Howlett, Deacon Ross, Carter Faust, Mustafe Mansour; Bravery to Robert Thoms and Kenneth Baker
• Recommendation to support OPP Essex County Detachment's Mobile Crisis Response Team Enhancement Grant application
• Discussion on COVID-19 proof of vaccine control
• Approve June 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Receive monthly police services board reports for June, July, and August 2021

Special Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is holding a special meeting to decide on several major items, including approving external debt of $45,281,427.72 for the Denis St. Pierre Water Pollution Control Plant Expansion, awarding tenders for watermain and asphalt projects, and adopting multiple by-laws. The agenda also includes reports on the 2020 year-end variances and capital variances, as well as a resolution to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• Approve $45,281,427.72 external debt for Denis St. Pierre Water Pollution Control Plant Expansion
• Award Railway Avenue Watermain Replacement tender to SheaRock Construction for $1,144,500
• Award Fire Hall Asphalt Replacement tender to Quinlan Inc. for $89,807.50
• Approve $268,857 for paved shoulder on Tecumseh Road (County Road 2) for CWATS 2022
• Adopt by-laws including zoning amendments (ZBA-24-2021, ZBA-25-2021, ZBA-01-2021) and grant to John Freeman Walls Historic Site

Council approved the 2020 year-end surplus of $1,578,084 and directed transfers to various reserves, including $1,375,407 to the Working Funds Reserve. Tenders were awarded for the Railway Avenue Watermain Replacement to SheaRock Construction for $1,144,500 and for Fire Hall Asphalt Replacement to Quinlan Inc. for $89,807.50. Council also directed administration to include provisions in the Animal Care and Control By-law for minimum primary enclosure space requirements and additional enforcement resources in the 2022 Budget. A motion to receive a report on the ATRC Splash Pad was lost, but a subsequent motion to bring back a report on decommissioning costs was carried.

• Approved 2020 surplus of $1,578,084 and transfers to Working Funds, Legal, Insurance, Building Services, Wastewater, and Water reserves.
• Awarded Railway Avenue Watermain Replacement tender to SheaRock Construction for $1,144,500 plus HST.
• Awarded Fire Hall Asphalt Replacement tender to Quinlan Inc. for $89,807.50 plus HST.
• Directed administration to include minimum primary enclosure space requirements in the Animal Care and Control By-law and add enforcement resources to the 2022 Budget.
• Approved construction of a paved shoulder along Tecumseh Road (County Road 2) for the CWATS 2022 project and directed $268,857.00 be included in the 2022 budget.
• Approved repurposing the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre South East exit door to an accessible door, funded from the Facilities Reserve.
• Authorized up to $100,000 from the Working Funds Reserve for emergency migration of the Exchange Server to Office 365.
• Recognized September 30th as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and a paid holiday for all Lakeshore employees.

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is deciding on several major items, including awarding a $43.9 million tender for the Denis St. Pierre Water Pollution Control Plant Expansion, approving zoning by-law amendments, and recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The meeting also includes reports on 2020 budget variances and various infrastructure projects.

• Award $43,911,679 tender to North America Construction for Denis St. Pierre Water Pollution Control Plant Expansion, plus $45.28M debt and $2.37M for Rourke Line Road
• Approve zoning amendment at 2730 County Road 42 to allow transport trailer storage and add 5 parking spaces
• Refuse temporary home industry zoning at 1734 Caille Avenue
• Award $1,144,500 tender to SheaRock Construction for Railway Avenue watermain replacement
• Commit to recognizing September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Council awarded the Denis St. Pierre Water Pollution Control Plant Expansion tender to North America Construction (1993) Ltd. for $43,911,679.00 plus HST, and approved $2,368,697.60 for Rourke Line Road Reconstruction from the 2022 roads reserve. Council also deferred a zoning amendment for 2730 County Road 42 to prepare a temporary use by-law, approved removal of the gross floor area requirement in the Mixed Use zone, and approved a temporary home industry at 1734 Caille Avenue. No further action was taken on a building permit extension request.

• Awarded tender for Denis St. Pierre Water Pollution Control Plant Expansion to North America Construction (1993) Ltd. for $43,911,679.00 plus HST
• Approved $2,368,697.60 for Rourke Line Road Reconstruction from 2022 roads reserve
• Deferred zoning by-law amendment for 2730 County Road 42 and directed administration to prepare a Temporary Use By-law for transport trailer parking
• Approved ZBA-25-2021 to remove maximum gross floor area requirement in Mixed Use zone
• Approved temporary zoning by-law amendment ZBA-24-2021 for home industry at 1734 Caille Avenue for 1 year
• Took no further action on request by 4202414 Ontario Limited for building permit extension

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on flood mitigation and protection following recent storm events. Council will consider recommendations to fund a flood response team, a rapid response plan, and public meetings, as well as amendments to allow virtual council meetings. They will also review 2020 year-end financial variances and capital transfers, and consider two notices of motion regarding a historic site grant and a special meeting on flooding.

• Direct $111,000 to create a Water Resources and Flood Response Team in 2021 and pre-commit $554,000 to 2022 Budget
• Redirect $80,000 from Community Improvement Plans to develop a Flood Rapid Response Plan
• Approve net capital transfer of ($62,402) and transfer $9,606,038 to encumbrance reserve
• Approve taxation surplus of $1,578,084 and transfers to reserves
• Notice of motion to provide annual grant to John Freeman Walls Historic Site & Underground Railroad Museum

Council approved a motion supporting the Flood Mitigation and Protection Framework, directing administration to implement a smoke testing program, redirect $80,000 for a Flood Rapid Response Plan, fund $111,000 for a Water Resources and Flood Response Team in 2021, and pre-commit $554,000 in the 2022 budget. A motion to defer the framework to hear delegations was lost on a tie vote. Council also directed preparation of by-law amendments to allow virtual meetings, approved a grant for the John Freeman Walls Historic Site, and requested County of Essex to expand a turning lane.

• Supported Flood Mitigation and Protection Framework (6-2)
• Deferred flood framework to next meeting to hear delegations (lost, 4-4)
• Directed by-law amendments for virtual Council meetings (5-3)
• Deferred 2020 Capital Variance Report to next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Directed report on unbudgeted 2021 funds (unanimous)
• Deferred 2020 Year End Variance pending Stormwater Master Plan report (unanimous)
• Approved annual grant for John Freeman Walls Historic Site (unanimous)
• Requested County of Essex expand right turning lane at County Road 22 and Commercial Blvd (5-3)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on several zoning by-law amendments, approve telephone/internet voting for the 2022 municipal election, and consider financial reports including 2020 year-end surpluses. Council will also discuss a special meeting on flooding and a grant for the John Freeman Walls Historic Site.

• Approve ZBA-13-2021 to rezone 9705 Lakeshore Rd. 311 from Agriculture to Agriculture Exception, prohibiting a single detached dwelling
• Approve ZBA-17-2021 for 970 West Belle River Road to permit a second driveway and accessory building (178.38 m², 5.334 m high)
• Approve ZBA-21-2021 to add 'Float Home' definition and prohibit it in all zones
• Approve ZBA-14-2021 for Forest Hill Phase 4B to increase lot coverage from 35% to 40% on six lots
• Approve 2020 year-end surplus transfers: $1,578,084 taxation surplus, $491,562 wastewater, $189,600 water

Council approved four zoning by-law amendments, including rezoning for a surplus farm dwelling, a waterfront property modification, a prohibition on float homes, and increased lot coverage for Forest Hill Phase 4B. It also approved in-person voting for the 2022 municipal election and supported several resolutions from other municipalities. A motion to defer flood-related items was lost on a tie vote.

• Approved ZBA-13-2021 rezoning at 9705 Lakeshore Rd. 311 to prohibit a single detached dwelling (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA-17-2021 for 970 West Belle River Rd. to permit second driveway and accessory building (6-2)
• Approved ZBA-21-2021 adding float home definition and prohibiting the use in all zones (6-2)
• Directed administration to include float homes in upcoming zoning by-law review (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA-14-2021 increasing lot coverage to 40% for six lots in Forest Hill Phase 4B (5-3)
• Approved in-person voting method for 2022 municipal election (unanimous)
• Supported resolutions from Toronto, Cochrane, and Halton Hills on various matters (unanimous)
• Lost motion to defer flood mitigation items to September (4-4)

Property Standards Committee

This agenda for the Lakeshore Property Standards Committee meeting on July 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on several zoning by-law amendments, including changes for Forest Hill Phase 4B, Cooper Estates Phase 2, 2811 County Road 27, 239 Charron Street, and a refusal for 1734 Caille Avenue. They will also consider awarding a road resurfacing contract, approving a fire department vehicle purchase, and directing a concept design for a new Civic Centre. The meeting includes a closed session for land negotiations, legal advice, and litigation matters.

• ZBA-14-2021: Increase max lot coverage from 35% to 55% for Forest Hill Phase 4B (Lots 51-94, 107-113)
• ZBA-14-2016: Rezone Cooper Estates Phase 2 from R1 to R2-11 (medium density)
• ZBA-10-2021: Add assembly hall use at 2811 County Road 27 with holding symbol
• Tender award: $1,039,470 plus HST to Mill-Am Corporation for asphalt road resurfacing
• Fire vehicle purchase: $102,810.16 for two Ford Escapes and one F150, plus $12,000 for equipment

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for Cooper Estates Phase 2 (ZBA-14-2016), rezoning the subject property to Residential Medium Density. A motion to approve the Forest Hill Phase 4B zoning amendment (ZBA-14-2021) was lost, as was a motion to leave the public meeting open pending a stormwater report. Council also approved zoning amendments for 2811 County Road 27 and 239 Charron Street, and deferred a decision on 1734 Caille Ave pending a temporary use by-law.

• Approved ZBA-14-2016 (By-law 52-2021) to rezone Cooper Estates Phase 2 to Residential Medium Density (R2-11)(h27).
• Lost motion to approve ZBA-14-2021 (By-law 53-2021) for Forest Hill Phase 4B to increase lot coverage to 55%.
• Lost motion to leave the Forest Hill Phase 4B public meeting open pending a stormwater management report.
• Approved ZBA-10-2021 (By-law 56-2021) to allow an Assembly Hall at 2811 County Road 27, with a holding symbol for a site plan agreement.
• Approved ZBA-12-2021 (By-law 59-2021) to rezone 239 Charron Street to R1-39 with a holding provision.
• Deferred ZBA-19-2020 for 1734 Caille Ave to prepare a temporary use by-law for one year.
• Awarded $102,810.16 for three fire department vehicles and approved disposal of two old vehicles.
• Awarded $1,039,470 plus HST for asphalt resurfacing, with additional funds for repairs and geotechnical investigation.

Dog Pound Committee

This agenda for the Lakeshore, ON Dog Pound Committee meeting on 2021-07-07 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated agenda with no substantive content.

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on several items, including awarding a watermain replacement contract, supporting a draft condominium plan, and approving a zoning by-law amendment. They will also discuss a draft animal control by-law, a tree canopy policy, and an investment policy, along with receiving reports and presentations.

• Tender award for Strong Road Watermain Replacement to D'Amore Construction (2000) Ltd. for $469,385 plus HST
• Draft Plan of Condominium S-A-02-2020 by King Homes & Developments - Council to support approval and delegate site plan authority
• ZBA-2-2021 - Rezone 12560 Lakeshore Road 309 from Agriculture to site-specific exception prohibiting a single detached dwelling
• Draft Animal Care and Control By-law to be published for 2-week public consultation
• Preservation of Tree Canopy and Vegetation Policy to be adopted by by-law

Council awarded the Strong Road Watermain Replacement Project tender to D'Amore Construction (2000) Ltd. for $469,385 plus HST. It also approved a zoning by-law amendment for a farm property at 12560 Lakeshore Road 309, supported a draft condominium plan with conditions, and directed staff to prepare policies on tree preservation and animal control. A motion to adjourn for a public meeting was lost.

• Awarded Strong Road Watermain Replacement tender to D'Amore Construction (2000) Ltd. for $469,385 plus HST (6-0)
• Approved ZBA-2-2021 rezoning at 12560 Lakeshore Road 309 to Agriculture Exception (A-1) prohibiting a single detached dwelling (unanimous)
• Supported draft plan of condominium for King Homes & Developments with fencing condition, removal of holding provision, and delegated site plan approval (6-1)
• Directed administration to publish draft Animal Care and Control By-law for public consultation until July 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to prepare a by-law adopting a Preservation of Tree Canopy and Vegetation Policy on public lands only (4-3)
• Directed clerk to prepare by-law adopting Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Directed administration to report on operating outdoor summer day camps by July 13, 2021 (4-3)
• Motion to adjourn for Planning Act public meeting lost (1-6)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on several items, including awarding a $3.32 million construction tender for River Ridge Park, approving a watermain extension petition, and funding community Christmas lights. They will also receive reports and consider a by-law confirming previous proceedings.

• Award River Ridge Park construction tender to Sterling Ridge General Contracting Inc. for $3,320,734.08, with up to $1,103,482.83 from Federal Gas Tax top-up
• Approve one-time purchase of Christmas lights for main streets of Woodslee, St. Joachim, Stoney Point, Comber, and Lighthouse Cove, not to exceed $57,600.00
• Support Lakeshore Road 241 watermain extension by petition from Countryview Lane to 0 Lakeshore Road 241
• Direct Administration to develop a Campground Licensing By-law based on best practices in Ontario
• Receive County Road 22 Corridor Alternatives and Strategies Study for information

Council approved the $3,320,734.08 tender for River Ridge Park construction to Sterling Ridge General Contracting Inc., with up to $1,103,482.83 in additional funding from the 2021 Federal Gas Tax top-up. A motion to recommend Alternative #3 for County Road 22 improvements was lost (3-5), and the study was received for information. Council also approved a one-time purchase of community winter lights for five hamlets, not to exceed $57,600, and directed administration to develop a campground licensing by-law.

• Approved River Ridge Park construction tender to Sterling Ridge General Contracting Inc. for $3,320,734.08 (7-1)
• Lost motion to recommend Alternative #3 for County Road 22 improvements (3-5)
• Received County Road 22 Corridor Alternatives and Strategies Study for information (6-2)
• Approved one-time purchase of community winter lights for Woodslee, St. Joachim, Stoney Point, Comber, and Lighthouse Cove, not to exceed $57,600
• Directed administration to develop a municipal-wide strategy for winter community lights
• Approved Lakeshore Road 241 watermain extension by petition (unanimous)
• Directed administration to develop a Campground Licensing By-law (unanimous)
• Directed administration to report on the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre splash pad (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will consider awarding two road and bridge contracts totaling about $1.9 million, approve a new municipal accommodations tax on hotels and motels, and support a two-board structure for the Essex OPP Detachment. The agenda also includes a public meeting on the Tracey Estates Phase 2 subdivision in Comber and several routine items like minutes and by-laws.

• Tender award: Surface Treatment Program 2021 to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd., $812,929.25 plus HST
• Tender award: Bridge Rehabilitation Program to South Shore Contracting of Essex County Inc., $1,095,865 plus HST
• Approve in principle Municipal Accommodations Tax on hotel, motel, inn and resort properties
• Support creation of two police services boards for Essex OPP Detachment, with Lakeshore and Tecumseh on one board
• Public meeting: Tracey Estates Subdivision Phase 2, Comber — support draft plan approval

Council awarded two major infrastructure contracts: a $1,095,865 bridge rehabilitation to South Shore Contracting and an $812,929.25 surface treatment program to Shepley Road Maintenance. They also supported a two-police-services-board system for the Essex OPP Detachment, deferred the municipal accommodations tax pending a short-term rental consultation report, and approved amended 2021 final tax rates. A motion to waive notice for waste disposal signs in parks was lost, but a related report request was approved.

• Awarded $1,095,865 bridge rehabilitation contract to South Shore Contracting (unanimous)
• Awarded $812,929.25 surface treatment program to Shepley Road Maintenance (7-1)
• Supported creation of two police services boards for Essex OPP Detachment (unanimous)
• Deferred municipal accommodations tax pending short-term rental consultation report (7-1)
• Approved amended 2021 final tax rates (6-2)
• Deferred Community Benefit Fund Grant program to August 2021 (unanimous)
• Motion to waive notice for waste disposal signs in parks lost (5-3)
• Directed report on waste disposal signs in parks (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will meet in a closed session to discuss land acquisitions and litigation. The open session includes discussions on rezoning 6405 Main Street for a medical office and approving the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre Park Master Plan Phasing Plan.

• Rezoning of 6405 Main Street, Comber to permit a Medical Office
• Subdivision Amending Agreement for River Ridge Phase 6
• Atlas Tube Recreation Centre Park Master Plan Phasing Plan
• $13,600 Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement
• Part Lot Control Exemption for New Centre Estates

Council approved the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre Park Master Plan Phasing Plan for the regional park's development, with a 5-3 vote. They also approved a zoning amendment to allow a medical office at 6405 Main Street, Comber, and a subdivision amending agreement for River Ridge Phase 6. Several resolutions were supported, including a speed limit reduction petition for County Road 34 and a request to lower the Highway 401 overpass speed limit on Highway 77.

• Approved Atlas Tube Recreation Centre Park Master Plan Phasing Plan (5-3)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for medical office at 6405 Main Street, Comber (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision Amending Agreement for River Ridge Phase 6 (unanimous)
• Deferred consideration of Windsor's Regional Organic Waste Plan resolution (6-2)
• Supported City of Windsor's tree planting funding request (unanimous)
• Accepted petition for speed limit reduction on County Road 34 and sent to County of Essex (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Fire Safety Grant agreement for $13,600 with Province of Ontario (unanimous)
• Requested Province of Ontario lower Highway 401 overpass speed limit on Highway 77 to 50 km/h (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a zoning by-law amendment for Glider Systems Inc., a tender award for bank repairs to the 10th Concession Drain, and a recommendation to disconnect and eventually demolish the Maidstone Water Tower. The council will also consider adopting a new code of conduct and a purchasing card program, as well as several other by-laws and reports.

• Zoning amendment ZBA-32-2016 for 4183 Richardson Side Road, from Tourist/Recreational Commercial (CT-5) to General Employment (M1-9), with a holding symbol
• Tender award to Darrell Dick Excavating for 10th Concession Drain bank repairs in the amount of $85,951.20 plus HST
• Recommendation to disconnect and demolish the Maidstone Water Tower, subject to budget approval
• Adoption of By-law 35-2021 (Code of Conduct) and By-law 36-2021 (Purchasing Card Program)
• Approval of $6,000 for the 2021 Artist in a Pandemic Grant program

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for Glider Systems Inc. at 4183 Richardson Side Road, changing the parcel from Tourist/Recreational Commercial to General Employment with a holding symbol. Council also awarded a $85,951.20 tender for 10th Concession Drain bank repairs to Darrell Dick Excavating, and directed administration to open boat launches at Belle River Marina and Lighthouse Cove Government Dock. A motion to schedule a special meeting on the Strategic Planning Progress Report was lost on a 4-4 tie.

• Approved zoning amendment ZBA-32-2016 for 4183 Richardson Side Road (unanimous)
• Awarded $85,951.20 tender for 10th Concession Drain repairs to Darrell Dick Excavating (unanimous)
• Directed administration to open boat launches at Belle River Marina and Lighthouse Cove Government Dock (unanimous)
• Adopted By-law 35-2021, new Code of Conduct for Council, Local Board & Committee Members (7-1)
• Adopted By-law 36-2021, delegating authority to Director of Finance for Purchasing Card Program (unanimous)
• Directed administration to disconnect and demolish Maidstone Water Tower, subject to budget approval (7-1)
• Approved 2021 Artist in a Pandemic Grant program with $6,000 budget (unanimous)
• Motion to schedule special meeting on Strategic Planning Progress Report lost (4-4)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session continued from April 6, 2021, to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, labour relations or employee negotiations, and solicitor-client privileged advice relating to an employee. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, moment of reflection, disclosures, adjournment). No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed session under Municipal Act 2001, s. 239(2)(b), (d), (f) on employee matters
• Meeting held electronically from Council Chambers, 419 Notre Dame Street, Belle River

The special council meeting was called to order and immediately resumed a closed session, continued from April 6, 2021, to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, labour relations, and solicitor-client privileged advice. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned in closed session at 6:52 PM.

• Resumed closed session under Municipal Act, 2001, s. 239(2)(b), (d), (f) (unanimous)
• Adjourned in closed session at 6:52 PM

Youth Advisory Committee

The Lakeshore Youth Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its March 4, 2021 minutes, endorse the adoption of the Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy, and discuss the 2021 Youth Community Champion recognition program, including nomination criteria, promotion, and prizes. The meeting is being held electronically from Council Chambers at 419 Notre Dame Street, Belle River.

• Endorse adoption of Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy
• Approve March 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discuss 2021 Youth Community Champion recognition: official name, nomination criteria, promotion, prizes

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is deciding on a zoning by-law amendment to rezone 990 County Road 22 and 193 Puce Road for a townhouse development, and will consider awarding a gravel supply and placement contract. They will also vote on a $48,000 tile loan for a property on Naylor Sideroad, and discuss a code of conduct for council members, a moratorium on large water users/greenhouses, and several other items.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-15-2020 (By-law 10-2021) to rezone 990 County Road 22 and 193 Puce Road to Mixed Use Exception 36 (MU-36) for King Townhomes
• Tile Loan Application for Adam Reeb – $48,000 for tiling at 1922 Naylor Sideroad (Roll No. 030.000.02810)
• Tender Award for 2021 Supply and Place Gravel Program to Shepley Excavating & Road Maintenance Ltd.
• Draft Code of Conduct for Members of Council, Local Boards & Committees – direction to prepare by-law
• Notice of Motion: Hydro One transmission line between Chatham-Kent and Lakeshore – request for reconsideration of preferred line

Council approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-15-2020, rezoning 990 County Road 22 and 193 Puce Road from Residential-Low Density and Mixed Use to a site-specific Mixed Use Exception 36, with a holding provision for a site plan agreement. The vote was 7-1, with Councillor Wilder opposed. Council also directed administration to send a letter to Hydro One supporting residents' request to reconsider the preferred transmission line route, and approved a $48,000 tile loan for Adam Reeb.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-15-2020 (By-law 10-2021) to rezone 990 County Road 22 and 193 Puce Road to Mixed Use Exception 36 (MU-36) with a holding provision (7-1, Wilder opposed).
• Directed administration to send a letter to Hydro One supporting residents' request to reconsider the preferred transmission line route between Chatham-Kent and Lakeshore.
• Approved a $48,000 tile loan application for Adam Reeb for tiling work at 1922 Naylor Sideroad, subject to provincial funding.
• Awarded the 2021 Supply and Place Gravel Program tender to Shepley Excavating & Road Maintenance Ltd.
• Directed the Clerk to present By-law 28-2021 (Yard Maintenance By-law amendments) at the April 20, 2021 meeting and set fines at $250 for new offences.
• Directed administration to prepare a report on imposing a 40 km/hr speed limit in all residential areas and developing a policy for new residential areas.
• Directed administration to prepare a report on purchasing Christmas lights for communities hosting wind turbines, funded from the Community Benefit Fund.
• Directed administration to send a letter to the County of Essex requesting pavement repair on County Road 25 at CP rail tracks and a pedestrian crossing sign near the Atlas Tube Centre.

Arts Advisory Committee

The Lakeshore Arts Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss new business, including the Mayor's Arts Awards, fence art installation dates, and a public art policy overview. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond routine approval of minutes.

• Approval of January 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Mayor's Arts Awards
• Fence Art Installation Dates
• Public Art Policy Overview

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a progress report on the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan. Senior management will present an overview of strategic initiatives and seek council feedback on upcoming projects. The report is for information only, with no decisions scheduled.

• 2019-2022 Strategic Plan Progress Report
• 5 Year Road Plan, Gravel Conversion Plan and Parks Plan (Appendix B-D)
• Financial Planning (Appendix E)
• By-law Development Process (Appendix F)
• List of by-laws and Council policies for review (Appendix G)

Council received the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan Progress Report and related presentations on the 5 Year Road Plan, Gravel Conversion Plan, 5 Year Parks Plan, financial planning, and by-law development process. A motion to direct administration to study growing trees at the Atlas Tube Centre for municipal planting was lost on a tie vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM as scheduled.

• Received reports for information (6-2)
• Motion to study tree growing at Atlas Tube Centre lost (4-4)
• Motion to extend meeting past 9:30 PM lost (4-4)
• Adjourned at 9:30 PM (6-2)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council meets March 23, 2021 to decide on several items, including a $313,216.50 tender for a new plow truck, tax adjustments totaling $21,634.14, and amendments to the yard maintenance by-law. Council will also consider approving a Municipal Accommodations Tax in principle and an organizational review. The meeting includes a closed session for labour, legal, and land matters.

• Award $313,216.50 tender to Team Truck Centres for a 2021 tandem axle cab & chassis with plow and wing
• Approve $21,634.14 in tax adjustments under Municipal Act s.357 for 2018-2020
• Approve in principle a Municipal Accommodations Tax (MAT) and direct administration to prepare a by-law
• Direct clerk to present by-law amending Yard Maintenance By-law 54-2018, with $250 fines for new offences
• Approve recommendations from the Organizational Review in principle and develop an implementation plan

Council approved the recommendations from the Organizational Review in principle and directed staff to develop an implementation plan, with six votes in favour and two opposed. Council also awarded a tender for a new plow truck, deferred two items, and supported petitions and resolutions on various matters.

• Approved tax reductions totaling $21,634.14 under the Municipal Act for 2018-2020 (unanimous).
• Approved Organizational Review recommendations in principle and directed staff to develop an implementation plan (6-2).
• Supported resolutions from Town of The Blue Mountains on COVID-19 Recovery Funding and City of Sarnia on Colour Coded Capacity Limits (unanimous).
• Awarded tender for a 2021 tandem axle plow truck to Team Truck Centres for $313,216.50 plus HST, and approved disposal of Unit #317 (unanimous).
• Deferred amendments to the Yard Maintenance By-law pending more information on hard-sided garbage receptacles (unanimous).
• Deferred the Municipal Accommodations Tax Report until after public consultation on Short Term Rentals (6-2).
• Supported the Manning Road Speed Limit petition and forwarded it to the County of Essex (unanimous).
• Waived interest charge for property tax payment for 328 Marie Street (5-3).

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on several zoning by-law amendments, including a temporary film studio use, and to approve the 2021 final tax levy and rates. They will also consider awarding a $387,920.80 contract for the Goatbe Municipal Drain repairs and funding $441,970 in emergency pump repairs for the Denis St. Pierre Sewage Treatment Plant. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and committee reports, plus a closed session for legal matters.

• Approve ZBA-12-2020 to rezone 1437 Lakeshore Road 123 to site-specific Agriculture exceptions A-84 and A-107
• Approve temporary zoning for 20 North Rear Road as a film studio for up to 3 years (ZBA-5-2021)
• Award Goatbe Municipal Drain repair tender to Murray Mills Excavating & Trucking (Sarnia) Ltd. for $387,920.80 plus HST
• Fund $441,970 in emergency pump repairs at Denis St. Pierre Sewage Treatment Plant from Wastewater Reserve
• Adopt 2021 final tax levy and rates via By-law 25-2021

Council approved the 2021 final tax levy and rates, several zoning by-law amendments (including a temporary film studio use), a part lot control exemption, and multiple other items. The Official Plan Amendment No. 16 was directed to proceed, but with two councillors opposed. All other decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2021 final tax rates (6-2)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1437 Lakeshore Road 123 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary film studio zoning at 20 North Rear Road (unanimous)
• Approved part lot control exemption for River Ridge Phase 6 (unanimous)
• Directed preparation of by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 16 (6-2)
• Awarded Goatbe Municipal Drain repair tender to Murray Mills Excavating & Trucking for $387,920.80 (unanimous)
• Approved $441,970 emergency pump repairs for Denis St. Pierre Sewage Treatment Plant from Wastewater Reserve (unanimous)
• Waived outdoor patio fees for 2021 season (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will consider awarding contracts for the Mill Street Road Reconstruction and Drainage Improvements ($863,684.04 plus HST to Elmara Construction Co. LTD) and the Geralyn Tellier Perdu Memorial Playground Structure Project ($84,548.28 plus HST to Henderson Recreation Equipment Ltd.). Council will also vote on a $469,000 gravel road conversion program for 2021, a $30,350 water meter reading software upgrade, and a Monroe Island interim servicing agreement with Tecumseh. Three notices of motion are on the agenda: renting the vacant Comber Medical Building, drafting a street cleaning and repair by-law, and requesting a Service Ontario office in Lakeshore.

• Award Mill Street Road Reconstruction tender to Elmara Construction Co. LTD for $863,684.04 plus HST
• Award Geralyn Tellier Perdu Memorial Park playground structure contract to Henderson Recreation Equipment Ltd. for $84,548.28 plus HST
• Approve $469,000 for 2021 gravel road conversions of Walls Road, Lakeshore Road 115, and Rogers Road
• Approve $30,350 water meter reading software and equipment upgrade from water reserve
• Direct Clerk to execute Monroe Island Interim Servicing Agreement with Town of Tecumseh

Council awarded the Mill Street Road Reconstruction and Drainage Improvements tender to Elmara Construction Co. LTD for $863,684.04 plus HST, and the Geralyn Tellier Perdu Memorial Playground Structure Project to Henderson Recreation Equipment Ltd. for $84,548.28 plus HST. Council also approved the 2021 gravel road conversions of Walls Road, Lakeshore Road 115, and Rogers Road, and adopted the amended 10-year Gravel Conversion program. A motion to defer the gravel road conversion report to a special meeting was lost on a tie vote.

• Awarded Mill Street Road Reconstruction tender to Elmara Construction Co. LTD ($863,684.04 + HST) (unanimous)
• Awarded Geralyn Tellier Perdu Memorial Playground Structure contract to Henderson Recreation Equipment Ltd. ($84,548.28 + HST) (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 gravel road conversions of Walls Road, Lakeshore Road 115, and Rogers Road ($469,000) (5-3)
• Adopted amended 10-year Gravel Conversion program including Lakeshore 115 (Rogers Road to County Road 42) in 2022 ($370,000) (5-3)
• Deferred gravel road conversion criteria report to March 30, 2021 Special Meeting (motion lost on tie vote)
• Approved water meter reading software upgrade ($30,350 + HST) (unanimous)
• Endorsed Kevin Webb to Essex Region Source Protection Committee (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to draft street cleaning and repair by-law (6-2)

Lakeshore-Tecumseh Inter-Municipal Committee

This agenda for the Lakeshore-Tecumseh Inter-Municipal Committee meeting on February 4, 2021, contains only boilerplate interface text and no listed agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or specific topics scheduled for this meeting.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold public meetings and vote on two zoning by-law amendments. One would rezone land at 990 County Road 22 and 193 Puce Road to a site-specific mixed use zone with a holding provision. The other, for 1654 Manning Road, is recommended to be deferred. Council will also consider a motion to change meeting rules to prevent late sessions.

• ZBA-15-2020: Rezone 990 County Road 22 and 193 Puce Road from R1 and MU to MU-36 with holding provision (By-law 10-2021)
• ZBA-20-2020: Defer rezoning of 1654 Manning Road to MU-35(H25) until April/May 2021
• Authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute 2021 Fire Department radio system lease extension
• By-law 6-2021: Bridge over North Townline Drain; By-law 93-2020: T Renaud Drain (Trepanier Bridge)
• Notice of Motion by Councillor Kerr to amend Procedural By-law to cap meetings at 10 PM with extension options

Council deferred two zoning by-law amendments: ZBA-15-2020 (King Developments) for three months and ZBA-20-2020 (Manning Developments, 1654 Manning Road) until April or May 2021. Council also supported resolutions to keep the Windsor International Airport air traffic control office open and to oppose the Ontario Fire College closure, among other items. A motion to defer a by-law confirming January meeting minutes was lost, and the by-law was adopted.

• Deferred ZBA-15-2020 (King Developments) for three months (unanimous)
• Deferred ZBA-20-2020 (Manning Developments, 1654 Manning Road) until April/May 2021 (7-1, Wilder opposed)
• Supported resolution to remove Windsor International Airport from NAV Canada closure list (unanimous)
• Directed letter to NAV Canada objecting to air traffic control office closure (unanimous)
• Supported resolution opposing Ontario Fire College closure (unanimous)
• Supported resolution on photo radar speed enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved January 19, 2021 Special Council Meeting minutes (6-2, Wilder and Janisse opposed)
• Adopted By-law 14-2021 confirming January 12 & 19 meeting proceedings (6-2, Wilder and Janisse opposed)

Special Council Meeting

Council awarded the 2021-2022 waste collection tender to Green For Life (GFL) Environmental Inc. for $1,493,665 (excluding HST), with options for two one-year extensions. They also approved a payment of $18,489.79 to the County of Essex for emergency light installation at Fire Station 1, funded from the Street Lights reserve. Council supported resolutions from other municipalities on cannabis retail, greenhouse gas pollution, and small business support, and received the Official Plan review comments for incorporation into a final version.

• Awarded waste collection tender to GFL Environmental Inc. for $1,493,665 (unanimous)
• Approved $18,489.79 payment to County of Essex for Fire Station 1 warning lights (unanimous)
• Received public comments on Official Plan review and directed administration to prepare final version (unanimous)
• Supported City of Hamilton resolution on gas plant and greenhouse gas pollution (4-1)
• Supported Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority resolution on Bill 229 (unanimous)
• Supported Town of Essex small business resolution and will produce similar letter (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare survey for Comber bulk water station users (unanimous)
• Received Rock Rink Arena report (4-1)

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will consider awarding a $1,493,665 waste collection contract to GFL Environmental Inc. for 2021-2022, and will review public comments on the Official Plan before finalizing it. Council will also vote on several by-laws, including a $500,000 drainage borrowing by-law and a municipal access agreement with TekSavvy. Public presentations include a request for gravel road conversion criteria changes and safety improvements on Old Tecumseh Road.

• Tender award: $1,493,665 to Green For Life (GFL) Environmental Inc. for waste collection (2021-2022)
• Official Plan review: receive public comments and direct administration to prepare final version
• By-law 2-2021: $500,000 borrowing for drainage works under Tile Drainage Act
• By-law 5-2021: authorize Municipal Access Agreement with TekSavvy Solutions Inc.
• Notice of motion: Councillor Walstedt requests redraft of gravel road conversion criteria