Lakeshore public meetings in 2025

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to review accessibility standards and feedback workflows. The body will also discuss a budget recap and auditory accessibility for the Town Hall renovation.

• Town Hall Renovation - Auditory Accessibility
• Review of Accessibility Feedback and Requests Workflow
• Accessibility Standards Canada
• Budget Recap
• Approval of October 29, 2025 meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will vote on consent application B-10-2025 to create a residential lot at 101 and 105 Puce Road, including a zoning amendment from RW1-2 to RW1. It will also vote on consent application B-11-2025 to create two semi‑detached dwelling lots at 512 and 514 Orsini Court. The committee will approve the minutes from the November 12 meeting and address any unfinished business before adjourning.

• B-10-2025 – consent to create a residential lot at 101 and 105 Puce Road, with rezoning of the land addition parcel from RW1-2 to RW1 and several conditions to be met
• B-11-2025 – consent to create two semi‑detached dwelling residential lots at 512 and 514 Orsini Court, subject to conditions
• Approval of November 12 meeting minutes
• Completion of unfinished business
• Adjournment of the meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The council will hold a closed session to discuss litigation, land acquisitions, and employee matters. In the open session, members will consider a zoning by‑law amendment for 0 Blake Avenue that changes the zone to R2‑29 and raises maximum lot coverage. They will also endorse the 2025 Road Needs Study, consider three by‑laws, and act on appointments and the Alarm Registration Program.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment (ZBA‑10‑2025) for 0 Blake Avenue – rezoning to R2‑29 and increasing lot coverage limits
• Endorsement of the 2025 Road Needs Study
• Read and pass By‑laws 83‑2025, 85‑2025, and 89‑2025
• Appointment of Don Williamson to the Essex County OPP Detachment Board North for 2026
• Proceed with Option 1 of the Alarm Registration Program and prepare a supporting by‑law

The council unanimously approved a zoning by-law amendment (ZBA-10-2025) that rezones several parcels on 0 Blake Avenue and raises maximum lot coverage for townhouses. It also endorsed the 2025 Road Needs Study and directed the inclusion of County Road 2 design work in the five‑year plan and upcoming budgets. Additional actions included adopting waste‑collection by‑law language, pausing shipping‑container enforcement, and moving forward with the Alarm Registration Program.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-10-2025 (lot coverage increase) – Carried Unanimously
• Endorsed 2025 Road Needs Study – Carried Unanimously
• Directed inclusion of County Road 2 design in five‑year plan and 2026/2027 budgets – Carried Unanimously
• Endorsed appointment of Don Williamson to OPP Detachment Board North – Carried Unanimously
• Directed Administration to proceed with Option 2 for Alarm Registration Program (7 in favour, 1 conflict) – Carried
• Directed Administration to develop waste‑collection by‑law requiring screened garbage storage – Carried Unanimously
• Ordered reading and passage of By‑laws 83‑2025, 85‑2025, 89‑2025 – Carried Unanimously
• Directed pause of enforcement on shipping containers until survey results – Carried (7 in favour, 1 conflict)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will meet to discuss the 2026 Draft Budget. Deliberations are scheduled for December 4 and December 5, 2025.

• Presentation of the 2026 Draft Budget
• Review of staffing requests
• Discussion of Capital Budget
• Review of Water/Wastewater budget

The council approved numerous budget adjustments, including a $970,000 addition to the annual asphalt resurfacing program and a $360,000 increase for the EC Way 100 cycling trail upgrade. It also removed several training and wage items and transferred funds between reserves. Several items were deferred or clarified, and one transfer of Economic Development reserve funds was rejected.

• Add $360,000 to the Capital budget for the 1.8 km CWATS trail upgrade (Carried Unanimously)
• Add $970,000 to the Annual Lifecycle Asphalt Resurfacing Program (Carried Unanimously)
• Remove item 2026-001 – Increase to Training and Conference Budget (Carried Unanimously)
• Remove the Council wage increase for cost‑of‑living adjustment (Carried Unanimously)
• Add $20,000 to the Communications and Engagement budget (Carried Unanimously)
• Reduce Wallace Road Reconstruction budget by $970,000 (Carried Unanimously)
• Remove $25,000 contribution to the Economic Development reserve from the Growth and Sustainability Admin budget (Carried Unanimously)
• Transfer remaining Economic Development reserve funds to the Contingency Reserve – Lost (In favour 2, Opposed 6)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will hold a closed session to consider a land acquisition in the Patillo Road area. It will consider two zoning by‑law amendments for 9525 Essex Kent Road/Wheatley Road (County Road 1) and 1078 Countryview Lane. The council will approve a $448,293.50 contract to T.A.A. Construction Inc. for Phase 1 of the Stoney Point Water Treatment Plant sediment pond cleanout. A $136,000 transfer from the Facilities Reserve will be authorized for demolition of 423 Notre Dame Street and the Town Hall parking plan.

• Closed session to discuss proposed land acquisition in the Patillo Road area
• Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑05‑2025 for 9525 Essex Kent Road/Wheatley Road (County Road 1)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑11‑2025 for 1078 Countryview Lane
• RFT award to T.A.A. Construction Inc. for Stoney Point Water Treatment Plant Sediment Pond Cleanout Project (Phase 1) – $448,293.50 (incl. HST)
• Transfer of $136,000 from the Facilities Reserve for demolition of 423 Notre Dame Street and Town Hall parking plan

The council withdrew Resolution #171-06-2025, cancelling the EOI for 396 River Ridge Drive and directing a new Municipal Land Policy (vote 7‑1). It unanimously approved two zoning by‑law amendments that reclassify agricultural land to Agriculture Zone Exception 1. The council also awarded the Stoney Point Water Treatment Plant Sediment Pond Cleanout Phase 1 contract to T.A.A. Construction Inc. for $448,293.50 and transferred $91,000 for demolition of 423 Notre Dame Street.

• Reconsidered and withdrew Resolution #171-06-2025, directing Municipal Land Policy (7‑1)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA-05-2025 (Agriculture to A‑1) (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA-11-2025 (Agriculture to A‑1) (unanimous)
• Awarded RFT for Stoney Point Water Treatment Plant Sediment Pond Cleanout Phase 1 to T.A.A. Construction Inc. for $448,293.50 (unanimous)
• Transferred $91,000 from Facilities Reserve for demolition of 423 Notre Dame Street (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to explore voluntary transfers of Tellier, Couture, Charron Beach, Ross Beach and Caille roads and report costs (unanimous)
• Endorsed appointment of Taryn Azzopardi to Essex Region Source Protection Committee (unanimous)
• Directed Mayor Bailey to send letter opposing regional conservation authority boundary proposal (unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will vote on a minor variance application for 207 Lakeview Drive, allowing a larger accessory building and greater height than the current zoning permits. It will also adopt a set of conditions for a provisional consent on a residential lot at 1060 Lakeshore Road, covering surveys, taxes, zoning amendment, water service, drainage, access, ownership proof, and deed stamping. The agenda includes approval of the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Minor variance for 207 Lakeview Drive – relief to increase accessory building size to 139.64 m² and height to 6.02 m.
• Provisional consent conditions for 1060 Lakeshore Road – requirements for surveys, tax payment, zoning amendment, water service changes, drainage compliance, entrance permit, ownership confirmation, deed stamping, and deadline under the Planning Act.
• Approval of October 15, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes.

Hearing Committee

The Hearing Committee will conduct a hearing on an appeal of an order issued under the Animal Care and Control By‑law. The hearing includes presentations by the respondent, the appellant, and any witnesses, followed by questions and closing statements. After the hearing, the committee will decide to confirm, rescind, or modify the order. The committee will also approve the minutes from the September 11 2025 meeting.

• Appeal of Order – Animal Care and Control By‑law
• Presentation by Respondent
• Presentation by Appellant
• Committee decision: confirm, rescind, or modify the order
• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The council will vote to reduce taxes under Section 357 of the Municipal Act by $5,304.70 for the 2023‑2025 taxation years. It will adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 22 and Zoning By‑law Amendment 08, permitting up to four residential units on a single lot in fully serviced urban residential and mixed‑use areas. The council will approve several tender awards, including $105,830.40 for Big Creek Drain maintenance, $125,561.66 for a street‑light wiring replacement project, and a two‑year extension of the winter‑control contract with a maximum of $31,143.65 per event. Finally, it will adopt by‑laws 67‑2025, 76‑2025, 77‑2025, 79‑2025, 80‑2025, 81‑2025 and 82‑2025.

• Section 357 tax adjustments reducing taxes by $5,304.70 for 2023‑2025
• Official Plan Amendment No. 22 and Zoning By‑law Amendment 08 to allow up to four residential units per lot
• Tender award to Monden Excavating Ltd. for East Branch of Big Creek Drain maintenance – $105,830.40
• Tender award to Field Electrical Contractors Inc. for 2025 Street Light Wiring Replacement – $125,561.66, plus reallocation of $69,284.20 for North Woodslee
• Two‑year extension of Winter Control contract with Landscape Effects Group – up to $31,143.65 per event

The council authorized a $5,304.70 tax reduction for 2023‑2025 under section 357 of the Municipal Act. It adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 22 and Zoning By‑law Amendment 08‑2025, permitting up to four residential units per lot in fully serviced urban and mixed‑use areas (vote 6‑2). The council also approved several infrastructure contracts, deferred the 2025 Road Needs Study, adopted an Energy Conservation plan, and voted to cease the Community Benefit Fund grant program.

• Authorized $5,304.70 tax reduction (unanimous)
• Adopted OPA Amendment 22 and ZBA‑08‑2025 to allow up to four units per lot (6‑2)
• Deferred 2025 Road Needs Study to Dec 9 (7‑1)
• Adopted Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded $105,830.40 contract to Monden Excavating for Big Creek Drain brushing (unanimous)
• Awarded $125,561.66 streetlight wiring contract to Field Electrical; reallocated $69,284.20 for North Woodslee (unanimous)
• Extended Winter Control snow‑plow contract with Landscape Effects Group for two years, up to $31,143.65 per event (unanimous)
• Voted to cease Community Benefit Fund grant program (5‑3)

Drainage Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items or decisions.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It will review unfinished business items, including town hall renovations, the final draft 2025‑2030 Accessibility Plan, and a concept plan for the Optimist Skate Park. New business includes proposed changes to the committee’s terms of reference with the addition of a staff liaison, and a review of accessible parking spaces at St. John Baptiste School.

• Final Draft 2025‑2030 Accessibility Plan
• Concept Plan – Optimist Skate Park
• Town Hall Renovations
• Changes to LAAC Terms of Reference and addition of staff liaison
• Accessible Parking Space Review – St. John Baptiste School

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its May 13, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Member Michelle Sprague‑Keane, seconded by Member Chantelle Linton, and carried. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:44 AM.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:44 AM (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Council will meet to discuss confidential matters in closed session. These discussions involve legal advice regarding by-law compliance and personnel matters.

• Closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privilege regarding a by-law compliance matter
• Closed session to discuss personal matters, labour relations, and employee negotiations

Regular Council Meeting

The Municipality of Lakeshore Council will consider approving the 2026 interim tax levy and a schedule of regular meetings. The agenda also includes approving the write-off of uncollectible property taxes and renewing workplace violence and health and safety policies.

• Approval of 2026 Interim Levy By-law
• Approval of 2026 Council Meeting Schedule
• Write-off of uncollectible property taxes ($1,586.05)
• Renewal of Workplace Violence and Health and Safety Policies
• Delegation of authority to declare significant weather events

The council unanimously approved the 2026 Interim Tax Levy by‑law (By‑law 72‑2025). It also renewed workplace safety policies, authorized a $1,586.05 write‑off of uncollectible property taxes, and set the 2026 council meeting schedule. Authority to declare significant weather events was delegated, and By‑laws 72‑2025 and 73‑2025 were passed. All items were carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of the October 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Renewed Workplace Violence and Harassment and Health and Safety policies (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Interim Tax Levy By‑law 72‑2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized write‑off of uncollectible property taxes totaling $1,586.05 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 schedule of regular council meetings (unanimous)
• Delegated authority to declare significant weather events (unanimous)
• Passed By‑laws 72‑2025 and 73‑2025 (unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public meetings under the Planning Act to consider two property applications. The body will review a request for a dwelling addition and a consent application for a Lakeshore Road property.

• Minor Variance A-19-2025: Proposed dwelling addition at 965 Oriet Street
• Consent Application B-09-2025: Application for 1060 Lakeshore Road 103

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will consider a zoning by‑law amendment to change the classification of 2825 and 2725 Lakeshore Road 303 from Agriculture to Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (A‑1) and Agriculture Zone Exception 121 (A‑121). Several by‑laws will be read and adopted, including By‑law 61‑2025 (amending the zoning by‑law), By‑law 67‑2025 (bridge over the Alexander Drain), By‑law 68‑2025 (amending the parking by‑law) and By‑law 71‑2025 (confirming prior meeting proceedings). The council will also direct support for a three‑year extension of the draft plan approval for the River Ridge Subdivision (11567565 Ontario Limited) and approve a modification to a proposed commercial development at 1287‑1297 County Road 22 with a new traffic impact review.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment (ZBA‑06‑2025) – rezoning 2825 & 2725 Lakeshore Road 303 to A‑1 and A‑121
• Adoption of By‑law 61‑2025 to amend the Municipal Zoning By‑law (ZBA‑06‑2025)
• Adoption of By‑law 67‑2025 for a bridge over the 11th Concession Branch of the Alexander Drain
• Adoption of By‑law 68‑2025 to amend the Parking By‑law (By‑law 4‑2006)
• Direction to support a three‑year extension (Oct 20 2025‑Oct 20 2028) of the River Ridge Subdivision draft plan for 11567565 Ontario Limited

The council approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑06‑2025, rezoning two parcels on Lakeshore Road from Agriculture to Agriculture Zone Exception designations. It also directed administration to support a three‑year extension of the River Ridge Subdivision draft plan and to modify the proposed commercial development at 1287‑1297 County Road 22 while re‑evaluating traffic impacts. Four by‑laws (61‑2025, 67‑2025, 68‑2025, 71‑2025) were provisionally adopted and passed.

• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑06‑2025 for 2825 & 2725 Lakeshore Road (unanimous)
• Directed administration to support 3‑year extension of River Ridge Subdivision draft plan (unanimous)
• Directed administration to proceed with Option 2 to modify commercial development at 1287 & 1297 County Road 22 and re‑evaluate traffic impacts (unanimous)
• Provisionally adopted and passed By‑law 61‑2025 (zoning amendment) (unanimous)
• Provisionally adopted and passed By‑law 67‑2025 (bridge over Alexander Drain) (unanimous)
• Provisionally adopted and passed By‑law 68‑2025 (parking by‑law amendment) (unanimous)
• Provisionally adopted and passed By‑law 71‑2025 (confirming September 23, 2025 meeting proceedings) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Drainage Board

The Lakeshore Drainage Board will approve the minutes from its September 8, 2025 meeting and consider reports required under the Drainage Act. It will open a Court of Revision to hear appeals related to the Bridge over the 11th Concession Branch of the Alexander Drain. The board will adopt the Schedule of Assessment for a new drain at that bridge, prepared by N. J. Peralta Engineering Ltd. on August 20, 2025. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve September 8, 2025 Drainage Board meeting minutes
• Consider reports required under the Drainage Act
• Open Court of Revision to hear appeals concerning the Bridge over the 11th Concession Branch of the Alexander Drain
• Adopt Schedule of Assessment for a new drain at the Bridge over the 11th Concession Branch, prepared by N. J. Peralta Engineering Ltd. (dated August 20, 2025)
• Adjourn the meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The Municipality of Lakeshore will proceed with a bridge replacement project and various traffic safety improvements, including speed limit changes. The council also approved a contract for leak detection and a tile loan for a local resident.

• Award of $1,319,725.44 for 2025-2026 Bridge Replacement Project
• Speed limit changes on 12 road segments including Notre Dame Street
• Award of $135,696.96 for Leak Detection and Pressure Monitoring Project
• Approval of $50,000 tile loan for 5609 Comber Sideroad
• By-law 62-2025 authorizing Master Service Agreement with GTel Engineering Inc

The council approved a $1,319,725.44 tender for the 2025‑2026 Bridge Replacement Project and awarded a $135,696.96 leak detection and pressure monitoring contract to Digital Water Solutions. It also approved a $50,000 tile loan for a residential property, adopted several traffic‑study actions on Notre Dame Street, and passed three by‑laws related to service agreements and road assumptions. Additional approvals included Oakwood Avenue safety improvements, a Stoney Point park tender up to $250,000, and an extension of the crossing‑guard agreement.

• Approved 2025‑2026 Bridge Replacement Project tender $1,319,725.44 (unanimous)
• Awarded Leak Detection and Pressure Monitoring Project $135,696.96 (unanimous)
• Approved Tile Loan $50,000 for 5609 Comber Sideroad (unanimous)
• Adopted traffic‑study actions: remove one‑way streets, signage, speed limit change to 40 km/h, PXO installation and parking removals on Notre Dame Street (7‑1 and unanimous votes)
• Approved Oakwood Avenue PXO, all‑way stop and sidewalk link work, budgeted for 2026 (unanimous)
• Passed By‑laws 62‑2025, 63‑2025 and 64‑2025 (unanimous)
• Awarded Stoney Point Community Park Improvements tender, authorizing up to $250,000 (unanimous)
• Extended Crossing Guard Agreement with ProStaff Employment Solutions to 2025/2026 school year (unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will decide on four minor variance applications for accessory buildings and a dwelling addition. It will approve the applications for 176 Renaud Line Road, 664 Old Tecumseh Road, and 19090 Peninsula Street, and deny the application for 1607 Elmwood Ave. The committee will also approve the minutes from the July 23 and August 13 meetings.

• Approve minor variance A/17/2025 for 176 Renaud Line Road – accessory building up to 768 ft²
• Approve minor variance A/16/2025 for 664 Old Tecumseh Road – garage up to 790 ft² with reduced setbacks
• Deny minor variance A/15/2025 for 1607 Elmwood Ave – application fails the four tests
• Approve minor variance A/18/2025 for 19090 Peninsula Street – addition with front porch and setback relief
• Approve minutes of the July 23 and August 13 2025 meetings

Hearing Committee

The Hearing Committee will hear an appeal regarding a property standards order at 528 Riviera Estate Drive. The committee will decide whether to confirm, rescind, or modify the order. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Hear appeal of Property Standards By-law Order at 528 Riviera Estate Drive
• Approval of December 11, 2024 Hearing Committee minutes
• Meeting in Council Chambers, 419 Notre Dame Street, Belle River

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will vote on a $2,628,155.52 purchase of a new aerial ladder truck for Fire Service Ladder 1. It will also consider repealing By-law 84-2007 to remove heritage designation for 7119 Tecumseh Road, and a motion to implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax with revenue split to Tourism Windsor Essex. Additional items include an update on short‑term rental regulation, a prohibition on camping on municipal property, and approval of the 2023 audited financial statements.

• Fire Service Ladder 1 Vehicle Replacement – purchase of aerial ladder truck for $2,628,155.52
• Repeal By-law 84-2007 to remove heritage designation for 7119 Tecumseh Road
• Implementation of Municipal Accommodation Tax with 50% revenue to Tourism Windsor Essex
• Short‑Term Rentals – update on Ontario Land Tribunal appeal and regulation options
• Prohibit camping on all municipal property effective immediately

Drainage Board

The Lakeshore Drainage Board is meeting to review a report regarding a new access bridge. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting.

• Consideration of N. J. Peralta Engineering Ltd. report for a new access bridge over the 11th Concession Branch of the Alexander Drain

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications: approve a variance for 820 Maple Street to allow a larger accessory building, and deny a variance for 293 St Andrews Drive. It will also review a condition change request for provisional consent affecting 923 and 981 County Road 2, and approve the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minor variance for 820 Maple Street to increase accessory building size to 768 ft²
• Deny minor variance for 293 St Andrews Drive
• Change conditions of provisional consent B‑16 to 27‑2023 for 923 and 981 County Road 2
• Approve minutes of the July 23, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Adjourn the meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Council is reviewing several large infrastructure tenders and a new Community Improvement Plan for housing and rural economic development. The meeting includes a proposal to implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax and a zoning amendment for 16325 Lakeshore Road 301.

• Tender award for Comber Sideroad Watermain Replacement (Phase 1) to Amico Infrastructures Inc. for $5,748,930.18
• Approval of 2025 Community Improvement Plan for Housing and Main Streets and Rural Economic Development, including a $400,000 fund transfer
• Tender award for Atlas Tube Recreation Centre Parking Lot Rehabilitation to Quinlan Inc. for $125,259.44
• Proposed zoning change for 16325 Lakeshore Road 301 from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (A-1)
• Proposal to implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) to support tourism infrastructure and marketing

The council unanimously approved a zoning amendment for 16325 Lakeshore Road, the 2025 Community Improvement Plan with a $400,000 transfer, and the 2025 Affordable Housing Strategy. It also awarded several large contracts, including a $5.75 M watermain replacement and a $125 K parking‑lot rehabilitation. The municipal accommodation tax was deferred to the September 9 meeting, and a new sidewalk on County Road 42 was authorized.

• Approved zoning amendment rezoning 16325 Lakeshore Rd 301 to Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Community Improvement Plan and transferred $400,000 from the Economic Development Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Affordable Housing Strategy (unanimous)
• Awarded Atlas Tube Recreation Centre Parking Lot Rehabilitation contract to Quinlan Inc. for $125,259.44 (unanimous)
• Awarded Comber Sideroad Watermain Replacement Phase 1 to Amico Infrastructures Inc. for $5,748,930.18 and delegated $600,000 authority (unanimous)
• Awarded Denis St. Pierre Wastewater Treatment Plant clarifier covers to BGL Contractors Corp. for $129,927.17 with $29,927.17 overage funded from Wastewater Reserve (unanimous)
• Deferred Municipal Accommodation Tax consideration to September 9, 2025 (vote 7‑1)
• Authorized construction of County Road 42 missing sidewalk link, up to $20,000 from Trails‑New reserve (unanimous)

Drainage Board

The agenda for the Lakeshore Drainage Board meeting on 2025-08-11 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Committee of Adjustment

The Lakeshore Committee of Adjustment will review a minor variance that would let a new detached unit occupy up to 60% of the existing dwelling’s floor area at 1065 Lakeshore Road. It will also consider several consent applications, including a lot severance of about 1.12 acres, a 5.15‑acre lot addition, and a reciprocal access easement between neighboring farms. A condition change request for a provisional consent at 16325 Lakeshore Road will be discussed, and the meeting will conclude with approval of the previous minutes.

• A-12-2025 – Minor variance for 1065 Lakeshore Road 113 to permit a detached unit up to 60% of the primary dwelling’s floor area
• B-04-2025 – Consent to sever a 1.12‑acre lot (approx. 4,548 m²) from 1347 North Rear Road
• B-07-2025 – Consent for a 5.15‑acre lot addition involving 2901 and 2889 Lakeshore Road 233
• B-06-2025 – Consent for a reciprocal access easement between 2901 and 2889 Lakeshore Road 233 for farming purposes
• B-08-2024 – Condition change request for provisional consent at 16325 Lakeshore Road 301

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will consider three zoning by-law amendment applications that rezone agricultural lands at 1370 Lakeshore Road 203, 15709 Lakeshore Road 309, and 923 County Road 2. It will also award a $295,555.81 contract to the Ontario Clean Water Agency for a monitoring system for storm and sanitary pump stations. Additional items include approving internet voting for the 2026 municipal election and adopting several budget reserve transfers for 2024. A closed session will be held to discuss potential litigation related to the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-02-2025 – rezoning 1370 Lakeshore Rd 203 from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (A‑1)
• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-03-2025 – rezoning 15709 Lakeshore Rd 309 from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (A‑1)
• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-23-2024 – rezoning 923 County Rd 2 from Hamlet Commercial Zone Exception 1 (HC‑1) to Hamlet Residential (HR)
• Tender award to Ontario Clean Water Agency for Monitoring System for Storm and Sanitary Pump Stations – $295,555.81 (incl. HST)
• Approval of internet voting as the method for the 2026 municipal election

Council unanimously approved three zoning by‑law amendments changing agricultural land to Agriculture Zone Exception 1 and converting a hamlet commercial zone to residential. The council also adopted a short‑term‑rental enforcement plan that uses Part 1 tickets and updated the by‑law to allow Part 3 offences. It awarded a $295,555.81 contract to the Ontario Clean Water Agency for a storm‑water monitoring system and endorsed the Cooper Mills Phase 2 subdivision plan. Finally, council accepted a $2,284,879 year‑end surplus and allocated transfers to various reserves and approved traditional ballot voting for the 2026 municipal election.

• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendments ZBA‑02‑2025, ZBA‑03‑2025, ZBA‑23‑2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted short‑term‑rental enforcement using Part 1 ticket option (unanimous)
• Awarded $295,555.81 tender to Ontario Clean Water Agency for storm and sanitary pump monitoring system (unanimous)
• Supported Cooper Mills Phase 2 subdivision plan (unanimous)
• Directed public consultation on shipping‑container zoning amendment (6‑1 vote)
• Approved traditional ballots with tabulators for 2026 municipal election (unanimous)
• Approved $2,284,879 2024 year‑end surplus and multiple fund transfers (unanimous)
• Adopted By‑laws 46‑2025 to 52‑2025 in open session (unanimous)

Drainage Board

The Lakeshore Drainage Board has scheduled a regular meeting for July 7, 2025. The agenda is currently procedural and contains no listed items for discussion or decision.

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will approve a $4,187,000 budget for four interim measures to manage excess wastewater flows at the Stoney Point and Comber Lagoon systems. It will also award contracts for sidewalk construction ($190,016.45), firehall generators ($129,557.77 plus a $29,557.77 over‑budget amount), and a $200,000 design‑build for the Optimist Skate Park, and allocate $100,000 for detailed design of the Maidstone Pump Station #1 replacement. Additional items include a revised Medical Tiered Response Agreement, land disposition studies for housing at 7340 Tecumseh Road and 396 River Ridge Drive, and the reading and passage of By‑laws 45‑2025 and 50‑2025.

• Approve $4,187,000 for four interim wastewater measures at Stoney Point and Comber Lagoon (Interim Measure #1 $865,000; #2 $1,822,000; #3 $1,500,000; #4 Acti‑Zyme biosolids reduction)
• Award 2025 Sidewalk Construction Program tender to Giorgi Bros (1994) Inc for $190,016.45 including HST
• Award Firehall 1 and 2 generators tender to Elric Contractors of Wallaceburg for $129,557.77 plus $29,557.77 over‑budget funded from facilities reserves
• Authorize $200,000 design/build contract with Canada Ramp Company for Optimist Skate Park
• Allocate $100,000 from the Wastewater Reserve for detailed design of Maidstone Pump Station #1 replacement

Council approved a $4,187,000 budget for four interim measures to manage excess wastewater flows from Stoney Point and Comber Lagoon, including hauling to a treatment plant, temporary on‑site treatment, I&I reduction, and biosolids reduction. The council also approved the 2024 Asset Management Plan and authorized $100,000 for the detailed design of Maidstone Pump Station #1. Additional contracts were awarded for sidewalk construction, firehall generators, and the Optimist Skate Park.

• Approved $4,187,000 interim wastewater measures for Stoney Point and Comber Lagoon (unanimous)
• Authorized $100,000 for detailed design of Maidstone Pump Station #1 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Asset Management Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded $190,016.45 sidewalk construction contract to Giorgi Bros (1994) Inc (unanimous)
• Awarded $129,557.77 firehall generators contract to Elric Contractors (unanimous)
• Authorized $200,000 design/build contract for Optimist Skate Park with Canada Ramp Company (unanimous)
• Directed safety assessment of marina restaurant and potential rental (5‑3, carried)
• Updated Parking By-law to increase max on‑street parking time to 3 days (unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider approving two minor variance applications to allow larger accessory buildings and expanded outdoor sales areas for a farm supply business. The committee will also review a request to remove a parkland dedication condition from a previous land division approval.

• Approve variance for 10654 St. Clair Road to build a 1,668 ft² accessory building
• Approve variance for 8705 County Road 46 to allow permanent outdoor sales
• Remove parkland dedication fee condition from provisional consent at 1078 Countryview Lane
• Approve minutes from May 21 and April 16, 2025 meetings
• Review unfinished business from previous meetings

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will approve a $1,155,081 tender for bridge repairs (PW-BC-00017 & PW-BC-00020) to Intrepid General Limited. It will also award the 2025 Asphalt Road Resurfacing Program to Steve Smith Construction for $1,943,881.59 and authorize use of $956,118.41 of under‑budget funds for additional work. The council will endorse a revised Community Benefit Fund policy that limits grants to one‑time capital projects and endorse County of Essex modifications to Official Plan Amendment 18. Several by‑laws, including bridge and zoning amendments, will be read a third time and adopted.

• Award bridge repair tender PW-BC-00017 & PW-BC-00020 to Intrepid General Limited for $1,155,081 (incl. HST)
• Award 2025 Asphalt Road Resurfacing Program to Steve Smith Construction for $1,943,881.59 (incl. HST) and authorize $956,118.41 under‑budget amount for further work
• Endorse revision of Community Benefit Fund policy to restrict grants to one‑time capital projects only
• Endorse County of Essex proposed modifications to Official Plan Amendment 18 (Commercial Greenhouse)
• Adopt By‑laws 29‑2025, 31‑2025, 32‑2025 (third reading) and By‑laws 41‑2025 to 44‑2025

The council approved a $1.94 million tender for the 2025 Asphalt Road Resurfacing Program and authorized use of the remaining $956,118.41 under‑budget for an additional tender. It also endorsed a policy change limiting Community Benefit Fund grants to one‑time capital projects and supported modifications to Official Plan Amendment 18. Several by‑laws were adopted and reports were directed for future action.

• Awarded Bridge Repairs tender PW-BC-00017 & PW-BC-00020 to Intrepid General Limited for $1,155,081 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Asphalt Road Resurfacing Program tender to Steve Smith Construction Corp for $1,943,881.59 (unanimous)
• Authorized preparation and issuance of extension tender for remaining under‑budget $956,118.41 (unanimous)
• Endorsed revised Community Benefit Fund policy to restrict grants to one‑time capital projects; directed clerk to read By‑law 42‑2025 (unanimous)
• Endorsed proposed modifications to Official Plan Amendment 18 (6‑for, 1‑against; carried)
• Directed administration to prepare a report on contracting out by‑law enforcement support (unanimous)
• Directed administration to update Development Manual to require native species planting on municipal property and develop a planting guide with ERCA and LTVCA (unanimous)
• Adopted By‑laws 29‑2025 through 44‑2025 as listed (unanimous)

Drainage Board

The agenda for the Lakeshore, Ontario Drainage Board meeting on 2025-06-02 contains no specific items. It only shows generic placeholders and no details about decisions, proposals, or discussions. Consequently, no concrete actions or topics are identified for this meeting.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider several applications for lot creations and zoning variances. The meeting includes proposals for new residential units, accessory buildings, and commercial parking and loading adjustments.

• B-05-2025: Proposed creation of a 1.3-acre lot at 2825 Lakeshore Road 303
• A-10-2025: Request to increase accessory building size to 85 m2 at 822 Southwood Drive
• A-38-2024: Request to reduce parking spaces to 11 for a building supply outlet at 0 Middle Road
• B-14-2024: Proposed creation of a 0.52-acre lot at 1361 County Road 27 with a $3,800 parkland dedication fee
• A-08-2025 and A-07-2025: Recommended denial of minor variances for 1272 County Road 22 and 432 West Belle River Road

Regular Council Meeting

Lakeshore Council will discuss zoning amendments for properties on County Road 27 and King Street. The body is also considering a funding transfer for a temporary library facility and options for regulating short-term rentals.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA-01-2025 for 0 County Road 27 and 0 King Street
• Proposed transfer of up to $80,000 from Parks Fixtures and Facilities reserve for a temporary Stoney Point Library facility
• Proposal to name a municipal property on Main Street in Comber as 'Linda McKinlay Square'
• Discussion on regulation and enforcement options for Short-Term Rental Accommodations
• Presentation by Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island regarding Municipal Accommodation Tax

The council unanimously approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑01‑2025, changing parts of 0 County Road 27 from Hamlet Commercial to Hamlet Residential and Environmental Protection and reducing the municipal drain setback to 4.8 m. A directive was passed (7‑1) to work with Tourism Windsor‑Essex‑Pelee Island on a municipal accommodation tax report. The council also approved a $80,000 transfer for a temporary Stoney Point library, approved $100,000 for noise‑mitigation design at the Denis St. Pierre treatment plant, and named the new Main Street site “Linda McKinlay Square.” The short‑term‑rental report was deferred until at least the August 2025 meeting.

• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment ZBA‑01‑2025 (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to prepare municipal accommodation tax report (7‑1)
• Approved $80,000 transfer for temporary Stoney Point library facility (unanimous)
• Deferred short‑term‑rental report until August 2025 (6‑2)
• Approved naming of Main Street site as “Linda McKinlay Square” (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for noise‑mitigation design and RFQ at Denis St. Pierre plant (unanimous)
• Approved By‑law 40‑2025 confirming prior council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review unfinished business and new items. Discussions include infrastructure updates and the planning of a community festival.

• Town Hall Renovations
• Stoney Point Park Update
• St. Joachim Pathway
• Accessibility Fest-for-All scheduled for September 12, 2025
• Committee input on Essex County Rd 22 and Lakeshore Skate Parks

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Jayson Mercier, seconded by Chantelle Linton, and carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:44 AM.

• Approved January 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Drainage Board

The Drainage Board will meet to consider appeals regarding By-laws 29-2025, 31-2025, and 32-2025. The board is reviewing assessments for new access bridges and updated maintenance schedules.

• New access bridge over the McCann Drain (By-Law 29-2025)
• New access bridge over the Hostine Drain (By-Law 31-2025)
• Updated maintenance schedule for Webbwood Drain (By-Law 32-2025)
• Opening of the Court of Revision for by-law appeals

Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act

The council will adopt Official Plan Amendment OPA No. 21 and the implementing By‑law 38‑2025 to delegate authority for minor zoning by‑law amendments and pre‑consultation. It will also approve By‑law 36‑2025 to extend the Part Lot Control exemption for Blocks 1‑3 in the Moceri Subdivision. A motion to pre‑zone County Road 22 properties between West Belle River Road and West Pike Creek will be considered in principle. The council will direct publication of a notice to repeal the heritage by‑law for 7119 Tecumseh Road (Stoney Point Church).

• Adopt Official Plan Amendment OPA No. 21 and By‑law 38‑2025 (delegation of authority for minor zoning amendments)
• Approve By‑law 36‑2025 to extend Part Lot Control exemption for Blocks 1‑3 in Moceri Subdivision (Plans 12M‑640/12R‑28249)
• Publish notice of intent to repeal the heritage by‑law for 7119 Tecumseh Road (Stoney Point Church)
• Consider pre‑zoning motion for County Road 22 properties between West Belle River Road and West Pike Creek
• Receive items listed on the Consent Agenda

The council approved Official Plan Amendment OPA 21 and the accompanying By‑law 38‑2025 to delegate authority for minor zoning by‑law amendments, passing 7‑1. It also supported in principle the pre‑zoning of County Road 22 properties between West Belle River Road and West Pike Creek, also 7‑1. Additional unanimous actions included adopting the consent agenda, repealing a heritage by‑law for 7119 Tecumseh Road, extending Part Lot Control for the Moceri Subdivision, and formally reading the two by‑laws in open session.

• Adopt Official Plan Amendment OPA 21 and By‑law 38‑2025 (7‑1)
• Support in principle pre‑zoning of County Road 22 properties (7‑1)
• Receive consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Publish notice to repeal heritage by‑law for 7119 Tecumseh Road (unanimous)
• Approve Part Lot Control exemption extension for Moceri Subdivision (unanimous)
• Read and pass By‑laws 36‑2025 and 38‑2025 in open session (unanimous)
• Move to closed session to discuss solicitor‑client privileged advice (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will consider a closed‑session discussion of land acquisition or disposition in the Notre Dame Street and Tecumseh Road areas. It will vote on several contract awards, including a $972,133.63 purchase of two large fleet vehicles and the disposal of two service trucks. Additional items include a motor grader contract, a gravel supply program, a design‑build tender for the Comber Gathering Centre, and two by‑laws related to a facility agreement and meeting confirmation.

• Closed session to discuss proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land in the Notre Dame Street and Tecumseh Road areas (Paragraph 239(2)(c) Municipal Act)
• Award contract to Viking‑Cives Ltd for two large fleet vehicles (2026 47 × Tandem Axle, Cab, Chassis, One Way Plow and Wing) for $972,133.63, and approve disposal of Public Works Service Trucks #623 and #618
• Award contract to Toromont Cat for a 2026 Motor Grader Model #140LVR and attachments for $599,620.80, and approve disposal of Public Works Motor Grader #304
• Award 2025 Supply and Place Gravel Program totaling $428,877.70 to Shepley Excavating & Road Maintenance Ltd ($284,989.06) and Quinlan Inc ($143,888.64), with a $33,877.70 overage funded from Roads Reserves
• Award design‑build tender for the Comber Gathering Centre to Barrineti Construction Ltd for $315,837.60

Council approved a $972,133.63 contract with Viking‑Cives Ltd for two 2026 fleet trucks and authorized the disposal of two public‑works trucks, passing the motion 7‑1. The council also approved a $599,620.80 contract with Toromont Cat for a motor grader, a $428,877.70 supply‑and‑place gravel program with two contractors, and a $315,837.60 design‑build tender for the Comber Gathering Centre, all with full support. Additional actions included an $11,500 grant to the 927 St. Joachim L’Association, the passage of by‑laws authorizing a facility agreement with the Lakeshore Pickleball Association, and the adoption of the consent agenda items.

• Approved $972,133.63 fleet vehicle contract (7-1)
• Approved $599,620.80 motor grader contract (unanimous)
• Approved $428,877.70 gravel program (8-0)
• Approved $315,837.60 Comber Gathering Centre design‑build tender (unanimous)
• Approved $11,500 grant to 927 St. Joachim L’Association (unanimous)
• Passed By‑laws 35‑2025 and 37‑2025 authorizing Pickleball facility agreement (unanimous)
• Received consent agenda items including Rat Abatement Program and Strong Mayor Powers (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider two consent applications: B-02-2025 for 1078 Countryview Lane, which proposes to create one residential lot of about 6,232 m² (1.54 acres) from a surplus farm dwelling, and B-03-2025‑A/B/C for 2462 County Road 27, which propose three residential lots each about 1,696 m² (0.419 acres). Both applications include conditions such as parkland dedication fees under By‑law 110‑2024, zoning amendments, and payment of municipal taxes. The meeting will also approve the March 12, 2025 minutes, address unfinished business, and consider any new business before adjourning.

• Consent application B-02-2025 – creation of one residential lot at 1078 Countryview Lane (~6,232 m²) with parkland dedication fee per By‑law 110‑2024.
• Consent applications B-03-2025‑A, B, C – creation of three residential lots at 2462 County Road 27 (~1,696 m² each) with parkland dedication fee per By‑law 110‑2024 and required archaeological assessment.
• Approval of March 12, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes.
• Completion of unfinished business (no specific items listed).
• Consideration of new business items (details not provided).

Dog Pound Committee

The Dog Pound Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 budget and review operational data. The body will also consider the approval of 2024 statistics and boarding costs.

• Approval of 2025 Dog Pound Budget
• Review of 2024 Dog Pound Statistics and Summary
• Review of Dog Pound Daily Boarding Costs
• Approval of April 16, 2024 meeting minutes

The Dog Pound Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the items on the consent agenda, which included the 2024 Dog Pound Statistics and daily boarding costs. The committee also approved the 2025 Dog Pound Budget as presented. The meeting was adjourned at 3:36 PM.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Dog Pound Statistics (unanimous)
• Approved Dog Pound Daily Boarding Costs (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Dog Pound Budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:36 PM (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council is deciding on the 2025 municipal tax levy and tax rates. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure tenders and a proposal to annex Monroe Island to the Town of Tecumseh.

• Establishment of 2025 Municipal Tax Levy and Tax Rates via By-law 28-2025
• Tender award to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd. for Lifecycle Surface Treatment Program ($1,459,603.37), Road Repairs ($202,136.07), and Spray Patching ($122,926.08)
• Proposed annexation of Monroe Island (440 Brighton Road) by the Town of Tecumseh
• Funding for 2024 Water Wastewater Master Plan resources totaling $3,406,000 over 5 years
• Contract award to SHS Inc. for Affordable Housing Strategy update up to $51,000

The council approved the 2025 municipal tax levy and rates and adopted the annexation of Monroe Island (440 Brighton Road) to the Town of Tecumseh. It also authorized an affordable‑housing consulting contract, several road‑maintenance tenders, the purchase of an ice‑resurface machine, and resource allocations for the Water Wastewater Master Plan, with all items carried unanimously except the tax levy, which passed 8‑0.

• Adopted 2025 municipal tax levy and rates (8-0)
• Approved annexation of Monroe Island (440 Brighton Road) to Tecumseh (unanimous)
• Waived procurement by‑law and awarded affordable‑housing consulting to SHS Inc., up to $51,000 (including HST) (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Lifecycle Surface Treatment Program contract to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd., $1,459,603.37 plus $24,603.37 overbudget from roads reserves (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Surface Treatment Road Repairs contract to Shepley Road Maintenance Ltd., $202,136.07 (unanimous)
• Purchased Olympia Ice Resurface Machine for $139,250 plus applicable taxes (unanimous)
• Approved Water Wastewater Master Plan resource allocations: Project Risk Manager $1,054,000; Team Leader PMO $712,000; Engineering Technologist $560,000; Program Coordinator $532,000; Financial Analyst $538,000; Sanitary Allocation Policy $100,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded grass‑cutting contract to 2531661 Ontario Inc. for 2025‑2027 seasons (unanimous)

Drainage Board

The Lakeshore Drainage Board will approve the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting. It will then consider three engineer reports prepared by N.J. Peralta Engineering Ltd. and recommend By‑Law 29‑2025, By‑Law 31‑2025, and By‑Law 32‑2025 for first and second reading. The by‑laws relate to the Bridge over the McCann Drain, the Bridge over the Hostine Drain, and the Webbwood Drain analysis and maintenance schedule.

• Approve minutes of the February 3, 2025 meeting
• Adopt By‑Law 29‑2025 for the Bridge over the McCann Drain
• Adopt By‑Law 31‑2025 for the Bridge over the Hostine Drain
• Adopt By‑Law 32‑2025 for the Webbwood Drain analysis and maintenance schedule
• Consider engineer reports dated March 10, 21, and 19, 2025 from N.J. Peralta Engineering Ltd.

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will consider by-laws to authorize a franchise agreement with Enbridge Gas Inc. and a partnership with the University of Windsor for a housing accelerator fund. The meeting also includes approving a policy for outdoor tennis and pickleball clubs and a radio system lease extension for the fire department.

• Enbridge Gas Franchise Agreement renewal
• Housing Accelerator Fund partnership with University of Windsor
• Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Clubs Policy adoption
• Fire Department Radio System Lease Agreement extension
• Town Hall Server Replacement ($22,510.00)

The council approved a $2,007.70 tax reduction for 2024, endorsed the Housing Accelerator Fund implementation plan and authorized an agreement with the University of Windsor, and approved funding for IT and fire radio upgrades. It also directed a request for proposals for a restaurant at the Belle River Marina and adopted an outdoor tennis and pickleball policy. Several by‑laws were passed, and the meeting minutes and consent agenda items were approved.

• Approved $2,007.70 tax reduction under section 357 (unanimous)
• Endorsed Housing Accelerator Fund plan and authorized agreement with University of Windsor (5-2)
• Approved $22,510 Town Hall server replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $46,000 fire department radio system lease (unanimous)
• Directed preparation of RFP for Belle River Marina restaurant (6-1)
• Adopted Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Clubs Policy (unanimous)
• Passed By‑laws 22-2025, 23-2025, 24-2025, 26-2025 (24-2025 5-2, others unanimous)
• Approved minutes and consent agenda items (unanimous)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to discuss and decide on four minor variance applications regarding residential additions, accessory buildings, and parking. The body will also review the meeting minutes from February 12, 2025.

• A-02-2025: Proposed covered porch addition at 256 Donald Crescent
• A-05-2025: Proposed 89.19 m2 accessory building at 1255 County Road 2
• A-35-2024: Proposed non-commercial parking area at 1 & 3 East Pike Creek Road
• A-31-2024: Proposed 148 m2 accessory building with a residential unit at 473 Charron Beach Road

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will adopt the 2025 Budget Estimates by passing By‑law 18‑2025. It will award a contract for permanent and portable generators to Anet Fiber Tech Inc. for $1,105,148.88 and approve related reserve transfers. A tender for one large fleet vehicle will be awarded to Carrier Truck Center Inc. for $394,485.47, and a parking by‑law amendment will limit street parking to 48 hours. Additional by‑laws (11‑2025, 20‑2025, 21‑2025) will be considered and adopted.

• Adopt By‑law 18‑2025 to approve the 2025 Budget Estimates
• Award generator contract to Anet Fiber Tech Inc. for $1,105,148.88 (including HST) with reserve transfers
• Award large fleet vehicle contract to Carrier Truck Center Inc. for $394,485.47 (including HST) and dispose of Service Truck #609
• Amend Parking By‑law to limit parking on any street to 48 hours
• Appoint Councillor Santarossa to the Belle River Business Improvement Area Board of Management

Drainage Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider five minor variance applications for property modifications and two land severance applications. The body will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Minor Variance A-37-2024 at 516 Blanchard Road
• Minor Variance A-01-2025 at 169 Lakeview Drive
• Minor Variance A-03-2025 at 81 Puce Road
• Minor Variance A-04-2025 at 389 Cooper Crescent
• Consent B-01-2025 at 9525 Essex Kent Road

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will consider and vote on four by‑laws: the 2025 User Fee By‑law (By‑law 1‑2025), an agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (By‑law 3‑2025), regulation of golf carts (By‑law 12‑2025) and confirmation of the January 23 and 28, 2025 meeting minutes (By‑law 16‑2025). It will also approve participation in the Golf Cart Pilot Project at Lighthouse Cove, add a $75 registration fee for golf carts, and retain a third‑party to design signage funded from the Roads Reserve. A closed session will be held to discuss labour‑relations matters under Municipal Act paragraph 239(2)(d) and (k).

• Approve Golf Cart Pilot Project – Lighthouse Cove, add $75 registration fee, fund signage from Roads Reserve
• Adopt 2025 User Fee By‑law (By‑law 1‑2025) with revised fee schedule
• Authorize agreement with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (By‑law 3‑2025)
• Regulate use of golf carts on municipal roads (By‑law 12‑2025)
• Closed session to discuss IBEW collective bargaining under Municipal Act 239(2)(d) and (k)

Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act

The Lakeshore Council is meeting to decide on several Zoning By-law Amendments and land use applications. Key items include a request for a home-based auto repair business and lot coverage changes in the Renaud Line Subdivision.

• Recommendation to refuse a temporary use by-law for a home industry auto repair shop at 3362 Manning Road
• Proposed zoning amendment for 347, 355, 358, 475 and 476 Marla Crescent to increase lot coverage to 40% and reduce side yard setbacks to 3.5m
• Proposed rezoning of 492 County Road 8 to 'Major Institutional with holding symbol (I1(h32))'
• Proposal to merge 169 and 177 Lakeview Drive into one lot
• Proposed five-year extension of draft plan approval for the Forest Hill Subdivision

Drainage Board

The Drainage Board will meet to open the Court of Revision to consider appeals regarding By-law 11-2025. The board is recommending the adoption of a Schedule of Assessment for a new drain known as the Bridge over the Bernard Tellier Drain.

• Consideration of appeals regarding By-law 11-2025
• Proposed adoption of Schedule of Assessment for Bridge over the Bernard Tellier Drain (D24-084) based on N.J. Peralta Engineering Ltd. report dated November 27, 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The Lakeshore Council will consider a closed‑session discussion on potential land acquisitions on Lakeview Drive and Notre Dame Street. Items on the consent agenda include the 2024 board and committee reports and the 2025 municipal insurance renewal. The council will approve a $348,997.11 tender for the St. Pierre Drain and adopt several by‑laws covering an emergency response plan, board amendments, a recruitment policy, and a bridge over the Bernard Tellier Drain.

• Tender award for St. Pierre Drain – $348,997.11 to Rudak Excavating Inc.
• By‑law 8‑2025 to adopt an Emergency Response Plan
• By‑law 9‑2025 to amend the Boards and Committees By‑law
• By‑law 10‑2025 to adopt a Recruitment and Employment Policy
• By‑law 11‑2025 for the Bridge over the Bernard Tellier Drain

Executive Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Regular Council Meeting

Council is meeting to conduct deliberations on the 2025 Draft Budget. The session includes a closed session to discuss confidential funding information supplied by government agencies.

• 2025 Draft Budget deliberations covering departments including Operations, Water/Wastewater, and Capital Budget
• Delegation from Diane Chevalier regarding the feasibility study for a multi-use pathway over Duck Creek (Budget item #CAP-25-6773)
• Closed session to discuss confidential funding information from Canada, a province, territory, or Crown agency

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review three minor variance applications under the Planning Act. The applications seek relief from zoning by‑law requirements for 313 Russel Woods Drive, 9234 St. Clair Road, and 0 Rourke Line Road, the latter for an elementary school development. The committee will recommend approval of each variance and will also consider approval of the previous meeting’s minutes.

• Minor variance A‑33‑2024 for 313 Russel Woods Drive – request to increase lot coverage to 40% in an R1 zone.
• Minor variance A‑34‑2024 for 9234 St. Clair Road – request to enlarge accessory building to 111.5 m² (max 49.06 m² addition) in an R1‑type zone.
• Minor variance A‑36‑2024 for 0 Rourke Line Road – request to allow loading spaces in front yard and a 70.2 m front‑yard setback for an elementary school.
• Approval of the December 4 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting minutes.
• Adjournment of the meeting.

Drainage Board

The Lakeshore Drainage Board will approve the minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting and adopt the calendar for 2025 meetings. It will receive a report from N.J. Peralta Engineering Ltd. on the bridge over the Bernard Tellier Drain and recommend By‑Law 11‑2025 for first and second reading. The board will also schedule a Court of Revision item before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the December 9, 2024 Drainage Board meeting
• Approve the 2025 Drainage Board meeting dates calendar
• Review the N.J. Peralta Engineering Ltd. report on the bridge over the Bernard Tellier Drain (Report D24‑084)
• Recommend adoption of By‑Law 11‑2025 (first and second reading) for the bridge project
• Consider a Court of Revision item