Lakeshore public meetings in 2023
8 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
The council passed a resolution supporting the Tilbury Battery Storage long‑term reliability project. It approved an $121,806.72 contract for an asset‑management plan for the Stoney Point water plant. A zoning by‑law amendment to allow a group home at 6804 County Road 8 was approved, while a motion to add Ross Beach Road and Charron Beach Road to the tar‑and‑chip program was rejected. Three by‑laws (48‑2023, 71‑2023, 76‑2023) were read and adopted.
- Supported Tilbury Battery Storage project (unanimous)
- Awarded Asset Management Plan contract to Dillon Consulting Ltd. $121,806.72 (unanimous)
- Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑06‑2023 for group home at 6804 County Rd 8 (7‑1)
- Rejected addition of Ross Beach Rd and Charron Beach Rd to tar‑and‑chip program (2‑6)
- Directed Administration to process Haven Ave holding‑symbol removal for 4 new lots (unanimous)
- Directed Administration to execute revised workforce‑development policies (6‑2)
- Read and passed By‑laws 48‑2023, 71‑2023, 76‑2023 (unanimous)
- Adjourned council meeting at 6:53 PM (unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
Council awarded a $125,359.67 contract for the Patrick Murphy Drain and approved several service agreements for the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre. The board rejected a proposal to endorse a regional waste management approach and a motion to develop a concept plan for a new town hall.
- Awarded Patrick Murphy Drain tender to Quinlan Inc. for $125,359.67 (Unanimous)
- Approved 4-year livestreaming agreement with LiveBarn Inc. for Atlas Tube Recreation Centre (Unanimous)
- Approved 1-year concessions contract with M & M Concessions for Atlas Tube Recreation Centre (Unanimous)
- Rejected endorsement of regional waste management approach (3-5)
- Approved support for Lakeshore Housing Action Plan and Housing Accelerator Fund Application (7-1)
- Directed administration to re-tender supply and installation of generators at Lakeshore facilities (6-1)
- Approved agreement with Gosfield North Communications for Belle River Marina WIFI (Unanimous)
- Rejected motion to create a concept plan for a new town hall (4-4)
Special Council Meeting
Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to enter a closed session. The session was held to discuss litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and negotiation strategies regarding Hydro One Networks Inc.
- Approved motion to enter closed session regarding Hydro One Networks Inc. (Unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
Council voted to prohibit short-term rentals and directed staff to prepare the necessary Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments. Other key actions included approving the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and endorsing a sewer and water line warranty program.
- Prohibited short-term rental accommodations (5-3)
- Accepted 2023-2026 Strategic Plan objectives (7-1)
- Endorsed Local Authorities Service Sewer and Water Warranty Program (7-1)
- Approved $50,000 Tile Loan for 0 Lakeshore Road 308 (7-0)
- Approved $15,000 for WECF 40th Anniversary Municipal Legacy Project (Unanimous)
- Approved $3,000 for removal of pedestrian bridge across 4th Concession Drain (Unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 from Community Benefit Fund for roundabout landscaping (Unanimous)
- Allowed private water lines under Melody Drive if within existing contract parameters (7-1)
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved a new Asset Management Strategy and awarded an IT network replacement contract to Optimus Tech Solutions. The board also approved a zoning amendment for 0 Middle Road and supported the River Ridge Phase 10 subdivision. Additionally, the Sunsplash event was designated as municipally significant.
- Approved Asset Management Strategy and directed staff to develop funding and action plans (Unanimous)
- Awarded IT Network RFP to Optimus Tech Solutions and funded $46,248 overage from IT Lifecycle Reserve (Unanimous)
- Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-09-2023 for 0 Middle Road to 'Rural Commercial / Employment Exception 53' (Unanimous)
- Supported draft plan approval for River Ridge Phase 10 subdivision (Unanimous)
- Designated Sunsplash event (July 13-16, 2023) as 'municipally significant' (Unanimous)
- Approved $308/month rental of ATRC Room 010 to Belle River Source for Sports from Sept 2023 to March 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved events committee as authority for Jet Ski Race event on August 12-13 (7-1)
- Passed By-laws 43-2023, 44-2023, 45-2023, 46-2023, 47-2023, 59-2023, and 61-2023 (Unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved several infrastructure tenders, including bridge rehabilitation and park improvements. They also passed zoning amendments for Beachside condos and refreshment vehicles, and authorized funding for a contracted by-law officer.
- Awarded 2023 Bridge Rehabilitation Projects to Front Construction Industries Inc. for $1,253,582.46 (Unanimous)
- Awarded St. Clair Shores Park Improvements to 1866885 ONT LTD o/a Quality Turf for $494,461.61 (7-1)
- Awarded Greenhouse Business Park Report to Harry Cummings and Associates INC. and J.L. Richards & Associates Limited for up to $65,000 (6-2)
- Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-31-2021 for Beachside condos (Unanimous)
- Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-02-2023 regarding Refreshment Vehicles (Unanimous)
- Approved $55,000 from working funds reserve for a six-month contracted by-law officer (5-3)
- Appointed Deputy Mayor as Director to UWSS Inc. (Unanimous)
- Declared Church Street Alley (PIN 75022-0047(LT)) and Alley between Sixth and Seventh Streets (PIN 75042-0072(LT)) as surplus (Unanimous)
Special Council Meeting
Council and the Police Services Board held a joint education and training session. The primary action was the formal receipt of a presentation regarding the OPP Municipal Billing Model.
- Received presentation regarding OPP Billing Model (Unanimous)
Regular Council Meeting
Council approved four agricultural zoning amendments and one home occupation amendment. A contract for stormwater pumping station upgrades was awarded to Kingdom Construction Ltd., and the 2021 audited financial statements were approved.
- Approved rezoning of 1498 Walls Rd to Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 865 Lakeshore Rd 115 to Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 1066 County Rd 42 to Agriculture Zone Exception 113 (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 2889 Lakeshore Rd 225 to Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (Unanimous)
- Deferred zoning amendment for group home at 6804 County Road 8 for up to 3 months (Unanimous)
- Approved home occupation floor area and parking increase at 1258 County Road 22 (6-2)
- Approved 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Unanimous)
- Awarded $662,793.86 Leffler Stormwater Pumping Station contract to Kingdom Construction Ltd. (Unanimous)