Lambton Shores public meetings in 2021

Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes statutory public hearings for four zoning by-law amendments, followed by decisions on those applications. Council will also consider 2022 water and wastewater rates, the 2022 fees and charges by-law, a $32,254.66 contract for election services, and several other administrative items.

• ZBA ZO-14/2021: Rezone 8375 and 8381 Defore Drive for residential use and oversized accessory building (approval recommended)
• ZBA ZO-16/2021: Rezone 17 Pine St., Grand Bend for a triplex (refusal recommended)
• ZBA ZO-17/2021: Rezone land at Beechwood Ave. and Townsend Line, Forest for a school (approval recommended)
• ZBA ZO-18/2021: Rezone 9782 Northville Crescent for a new lot with a single detached dwelling (approval recommended)
• 2022 water and wastewater rates by-law (By-Law 98-2021) and 2022 fees and charges by-law (By-Law 99-2021)

Council approved zoning by-law amendments for properties on Defore Drive, Beechwood Ave./Townsend Line, and Northville Crescent, and deferred a proposed triplex at 17 Pine St., Grand Bend. It also approved 2022 water/wastewater rates, fees and charges, and a voting services provider contract.

• Approved ZBA ZO-14/2021 for 8375/8381 Defore Drive (residential, oversized accessory building, prohibit dwelling on agricultural portions) (carried)
• Deferred ZBA ZO-16/2021 for 17 Pine St., Grand Bend (triplex dwelling) (carried)
• Approved ZBA ZO-17/2021 for Lambton Kent District School Board (school on Beechwood Ave./Townsend Line, 15m max height, 12m setback) (carried)
• Approved ZBA ZO-18/2021 for 9782 Northville Crescent (single detached dwelling on new lot, conservation zoning) (carried)
• Approved 2022 water and wastewater rates (By-Law 98-2021) (carried)
• Approved 2022 Fees and Charges By-Law (carried)
• Approved Scytl Canada voting services contract for 2022 election ($32,254.66 incl. HST) (carried)
• Approved appointment of engineers for Laird Drain and Robinson Monkhouse Drain – South Branch (carried)

Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting called to review the construction of a new Administration Building and Council Chamber. Council will receive reports and a presentation from Skinner Architects, and will vote on approving the construction at a cost of $6,339,810.56 (net of HST), authorizing a contract with D. Grant Construction Limited, and approving funding Option 3 pending a GMF application.

• Approval of construction of new Administration Office and Council Chambers at $6,339,810.56 incl. net of HST
• Authorization for Mayor and Clerk to execute construction contract with D. Grant Construction Limited
• Approval of funding Option 3 pending outcome of GMF application
• Presentation from Skinner Architects on Administration Office and Council Chamber
• Financial update report TR 27-2021 on the project

Council approved the construction of a new Administration Office and Council Chambers at a cost of $6,339,810.56 (net of HST), with the Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute the contract with D. Grant Construction Limited. Funding Option 3 was approved pending the outcome of a GMF application, and the final funding strategy will be confirmed once the application status is known. The motion carried 7-2, with Councillors Scott and Dodge opposed.

• Approved construction of new Administration Office and Council Chambers at $6,339,810.56 (7-2)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute construction contract with D. Grant Construction Limited
• Approved funding Option 3 pending GMF application outcome
• Approved By-Law 100 of 2021 to amend Procedural By-Law 14-2017

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider three applications: two for consent (land severance) and one for a minor variance. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and declarations of interest.

• Consent application B24-2021 by PTF Properties Ltd. for Beechwood Ave, Forest
• Consent application B25-2021 by Douglas Pedlar for 9782 Northville Cres
• Minor variance application A27-2021 by Laura & Rob Angco for 75 River Road

Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes a closed session for legal, land, and personnel matters, followed by an open session. Council will receive presentations, consider correspondence, and vote on several by-laws, including zoning amendments, road assumptions, and a development agreement. They will also review 2022 budget survey results and decide on community grant and vibrancy fund requests.

• Approve By-Law 88-2021 to assume Creek Side Place and blocks 28, 30, 31 on Plan 25M-70
• Approve By-Law 89-2021 to remove H1 holding symbol at 77 and 85 Ontario St South, Grand Bend
• Approve By-Law 94-2021 development agreement with Simply Paradise Interior Design Inc. for 12 and 14 Warwick Street
• Approve $109,795.89 in Community Vibrancy Fund grants to 15 groups
• Approve By-Law 87-2021 to regulate election signs

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting to consider several planning and administrative items. Key decisions include approving site plan agreements for new mixed commercial-residential buildings in Grand Bend, reducing council composition from nine to seven members, and setting 2022 conservation authority levies. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, by-laws, and a surplus property declaration.

• Site plan approval for 62 Main Street West, Grand Bend with $84,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland (By-Law 83-2021)
• Site plan approval for 9-15 Main Street West and 2 Kitchener Ave, Grand Bend with $66,000 cash-in-lieu (By-Law 80-2021)
• Site plan amendment for 77-91 Ontario St S, Grand Bend (By-Law 82-2021)
• Reduce council from 9 to 7 members (By-Law 85-2021)
• 2022 conservation authority levies: $259,867 (ABCA) and $70,388 (SCRCA)

Council approved site plan agreements and cash-in-lieu payments for three Grand Bend developments, including a $15,000 contribution toward Kitchener Ave construction costs. It also approved 2022 conservation authority levies, declared a road allowance surplus, and deferred the ward boundary review pending a staff report on remuneration options.

• Approved site plan and $84,000 cash-in-lieu for 62 Main St W (Top Shelf Properties)
• Approved site plan and $66,000 cash-in-lieu for 9-15 Main St W & 2 Kitchener Ave (Bar Down Entertainment), with $15,000 toward Kitchener Ave costs
• Approved site plan for 77-91 Ontario St S (Nelson Desjardine & Huron Shores Investments)
• Included $259,867 for Ausable Bayfield and $70,388 for St. Clair Region conservation levies in 2022 budget
• Approved 2022 council meeting schedule
• Declared unopened road allowance near 8604 Lakeshore Rd and 9780 Northville Crescent surplus and sold to abutting landowner
• Deferred council composition and ward boundary report until staff report on remuneration options (5-4)
• Passed by-laws including Enbridge franchise agreement and mobile food equipment licensing amendment

Council Meeting

Council approved a site-specific zoning by-law amendment for 10072 Huron Drive, allowing a second dwelling in an accessory building, with restrictions limiting the lot to two dwellings and prohibiting short-term rentals. Council also repealed existing cash-in-lieu of parking by-laws and increased the rate in Grand Bend to $13,000 per space, directing staff to issue an RFP for a parking study. The tender for the Railroad Way Storm Sewer Project was awarded to All Season Excavating for $137,141.30 including HST.

• Approved ZBA ZO-13/2021 for 10072 Huron Drive, permitting a second dwelling (carried)
• Repealed Grand Bend By-Law 3056-1999 and Forest By-Law 16-2000 (carried)
• Increased cash-in-lieu of parking in Grand Bend to $13,000/space (carried)
• Directed staff to issue RFP for Grand Bend parking review study (carried)
• Awarded Railroad Way Storm Sewer Project tender to All Season Excavating for $137,141.30 (carried)
• Authorized staff and D. Grant Construction Ltd. to proceed with tendering new Administration Building (carried)
• Directed staff to bring forward plan and budget for Port Franks dredging to 2022 budget (carried)
• Passed By-Laws 72-2021 through 76-2021 (carried)

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting to consider several planning applications and a COVID-19 vaccination policy. They will vote on a draft plan of condominium for 59 Main Street West in Grand Bend, a temporary trailer occupancy agreement, and a zoning by-law amendment for a farm property. The council will also receive a report on a mandatory vaccination policy for information.

• Draft approval of Plan of Condominium (SD-2021-02) at 59 Main St West, Grand Bend, by 2765678 Ontario Inc.
• Temporary trailer occupancy for Teresa and Doug Jennison at 9128 Indian Hills Trail West during home construction (By-Law 70-2021).
• Zoning By-Law amendment (ZO-09/2021) by Jody McDonald at 9170 Arkona Road to prohibit a dwelling on retained farm land (By-Law 69-2021).
• Report CAO 12-2021 on COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy received for information.
• By-Law 71-2021 to confirm council resolutions.

Council approved a draft plan of condominium for 59 Main St West, Grand Bend, subject to conditions, in a 5-4 recorded vote. A motion to suspend cash-in-lieu of parking approvals was defeated, but a subsequent motion to review parking fees and plan a parking study was carried. Council also approved a temporary trailer occupancy at 9128 Indian Hills Trail West, a zoning amendment at 9170 Arkona Road, and extended the mandatory vaccination policy to Council members.

• Approved draft plan of condominium at 59 Main St West, Grand Bend (5-4)
• Defeated motion to suspend cash-in-lieu of parking approvals (4-5)
• Carried motion to review cash-in-lieu parking fees and present parking study plan (8-1)
• Approved temporary trailer occupancy at 9128 Indian Hills Trail West
• Approved zoning by-law amendment at 9170 Arkona Road (By-Law 69-2021)
• Extended mandatory vaccination policy to Council members (7-2)
• Passed By-laws 69-2021, 70-2021, and 71-2021

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is holding statutory public meetings and considering planning reports for four zoning by-law amendments and a draft plan of condominium, along with several other administrative and financial items. The meeting includes decisions on road assumptions, a sidewalk tender, a temporary camping trailer occupancy, and a site plan agreement.

• ZBA ZO-09/2021 - 9170 Arkona Road (Jody McDonald) - prohibit dwelling on retained farm, reduce lot frontage/area
• ZBA ZO-11/2021 - 8498 Goosemarsh Line (Morrison & Burke) - change to Agriculture-1 and EP-NC zones
• ZBA ZO-12/2021 - 7942 Townsend Line (Bastiaansen) - change from C3 to Agricultural zone with reduced MDS setbacks
• Draft Plan of Condominium - 59 Main St. Grand Bend (2765678 Ontario Inc.) - staff to prepare future report
• Sidewalk tender award to Dufferin Construction Company for $72,336.50 (Union Street Forest Sidewalk Project)

Council approved three zoning by-law amendments: ZO-09/2021 (9170 Arkona Road) to prohibit a dwelling on a retained farm parcel, ZO-11/2021 (8498 Goosemarsh Line) to change zoning to Agriculture-1 and Environmental Protection zones, and ZO-12/2021 (7942 Townsend Line) to change zoning from C3 to an agricultural zone with reduced setbacks. Council also received a report on the draft plan of condominium for 59 Main St. West, Grand Bend, and directed staff to prepare a future report with recommendations. Additionally, council approved road assumptions for Brooklawn Drive and Tattersall Lane, a temporary camping trailer occupancy at 32 Lake Road, a site plan agreement for 74 Main St. East, a sidewalk tender for $72,336.50, and issued a 2022 pre-budget survey.

• Approved ZBA ZO-09/2021 (9170 Arkona Road) to prohibit a dwelling on retained farm parcel and permit reduced lot frontage/area, with implementing by-law to be prepared.
• Approved ZBA ZO-11/2021 (8498 Goosemarsh Line) changing zoning to A1 and EP-NC zones, and approved By-Law 63 of 2021.
• Approved ZBA ZO-12/2021 (7942 Townsend Line) changing zoning from C3 to agricultural with reduced MDS setbacks, and approved By-Law 64 of 2021.
• Received report on draft plan of condominium (59 Main St. West, Grand Bend) and directed staff to prepare a future report with recommendations.
• Approved road assumption for portions of Brooklawn Drive, Tattersall Lane, and Main St East, and approved By-Law 66 of 2021.
• Approved temporary occupancy of a camping trailer at 32 Lake Road during construction, and approved By-Law 65 of 2021.
• Approved site plan agreement with Grand Bend Development Corp. for 74 Main St. East, and approved By-Law 67 of 2021.
• Accepted tender from Dufferin Construction for Union Street Forest Sidewalk at $72,336.50, funded from Transportation Reserve Fund.

Council Meeting

The Lambton Shores Council is meeting to decide on several zoning by-law amendments, including a height limit change and a farm parcel restriction, plus development agreements, a fire master plan, and various community services items. They will also hear presentations on doctor recruitment and beach volleyball, and consider a motion on parking passes for River Road businesses.

• ZBA ZO-08/2021: prohibit dwelling on retained farm parcel at 5907 Lakeshore Road (By-Law 57-2021)
• ZBA ZO-10/2021: impose 7.4m height limit in R4/R4-4 zones, delete 'scenery lofts' exemption (By-Law 56-2021)
• Development agreement for future street at 252 Ontario St South, Grand Bend (By-Law 59-2021)
• Draft approval of vacant land condominium at 74 Main St East, Grand Bend; road name 'Coastal Crescent'
• Accept Phase 1 construction management services from D. Grant Construction Ltd. for $18,825.60

Council approved a municipally-initiated zoning by-law amendment imposing a 7.4m height limit in R4 and R4-4 zones and removing 'scenery lofts' from height exemptions. It also approved a zoning amendment for Kaumanns Farms to prohibit a dwelling on a retained farm parcel. Several other agreements and reports were approved, including a development agreement, a condominium plan, and a fire master plan.

• Approved ZBA ZO-10/2021 imposing 7.4m height limit in R4/R4-4 zones (By-Law 56-2021)
• Approved ZBA ZO-08/2021 for Kaumanns Farms to prohibit dwelling on retained farm parcel (By-Law 57-2021)
• Approved development agreement for 244 and 252 Ontario St South (By-Law 59-2021)
• Approved draft plan of vacant land condominium at 74 Main St East, Grand Bend, with road name 'Coastal Crescent'
• Approved road name 'Del Sol Way' for subdivision SD-2020-01
• Adopted Fire Master Plan and Community Risk Assessment as guidance documents
• Approved Phase 1 construction management services for admin building at $18,825.60
• Approved Legion commemorative banner program for 2022

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting to hear a public meeting on a condominium plan at 74 Main Street, East Grand Bend, and to receive reports and make decisions on several items, including the Community Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan, equipment tenders, zoning amendments, and various by-laws. The agenda includes both decisions and items for discussion only.

• Public meeting for draft plan of vacant land condominium at 74 Main Street, East Grand Bend (Grand Bend Developments Corp.)
• Tender award for tandem plow truck to Carrier Truck Centers Inc. for $337,951.36 including HST
• Tender award for articulating tractor to Work Equipment Limited for $197,637.00 including HST
• Zoning by-law amendment to remove H18 holding symbol at 9338 West Ipperwash Road (Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc.)
• By-law to authorize agreement with Forest Agricultural Society for fairgrounds use until December 31, 2040

Council defeated a motion to table the Community Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan to September, then voted to receive the report and direct the Fire Chief to prepare an implementation plan. The motion to receive the plan passed 6-2, with Councillors Ferguson and Marsh opposed. Council also approved several other items, including zoning amendments, equipment tenders, and a licence renewal.

• Defeated motion to table Report FES 01-2021 (Community Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan) to September 7, 2021 (3-6).
• Carried motion to receive Report FES 01-2021 and direct the Fire Chief to prepare an implementation plan (6-2).
• Approved Zoning By-Law Amendment ZO-07/2021 for 9338 West Ipperwash Road, removing the H18 holding symbol (By-Law 52-2021).
• Approved temporary trailer occupancy at 10 Eureka Street, Forest, during home construction (By-Law 53-2021).
• Awarded tandem plow truck tender to Carrier Truck Centers Inc. for $337,951.36 including HST.
• Awarded articulating tractor tender to Work Equipment Limited for $197,637.00 including HST, funding $2,522.24 shortfall from Rolling Stock reserve.
• Approved 2020 Development Charges Statement and Cash in Lieu of Parkland Statement for submission/posting.
• Directed staff to prepare a report on options to dispose of a portion of Walden North property to requesting owners while maintaining greenspace.

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing the 2020 audited financial statements and a zoning amendment for Grand Bend. Additional items include an extension for a vacant land condominium and updates regarding the administration building.

• Zoning By-law Amendment ZO-06/2021 for 244 and 252 Ontario St. South, Grand Bend
• Approval of 2020 Audited Financial Statements presented by BDO Canada LLP
• Extension of Draft Approved Plan of Vacant Land Condominium File No. 38C-03001 (LS) for Sifton Properties Limited
• Severance Agreement for 328 Ontario St South, Grand Bend
• Request for Proposal for construction management services for the Administration Building

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for properties at 244 and 252 Ontario St South, Grand Bend, as a condition of consent. They also approved the 2020 audited financial statements, extended a draft condominium approval, and authorized several agreements and by-laws. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Zoning By-Law Amendment ZO-06/2021 for 244 and 252 Ontario St South (carried)
• Approved 2020 Audited Financial Statements as presented by BDO Canada LLP (carried)
• Extended draft approval for Vacant Land Condominium at 5188 Cedar Point to June 15, 2023 (carried)
• Approved severance agreement for 358 Ontario St South with Merrywood Inc. and Teskeys (carried)
• Authorized signing of Jays Care Foundation Grant funding agreement (carried)
• Authorized RFP for construction management services for Administration Building (carried)
• Appointed R. Dobbin Engineering Inc. for Elliott East Drain engineer's report (carried)
• Approved By-Laws 38-2021 through 48-2021, including sign by-law and tax rate amendment (carried)

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting to decide on several items, including setting the 2021 tax rates, awarding a contract for a Grand Bend Beach shelter, and approving site plan and severance agreements. They will also consider correspondence about pickleball courts and pier leases, and discuss the 2022 municipal election voting method.

• Award $130,752.46 contract to New World Park Solutions for Grand Bend Beach Shelter
• Approve By-Law 29-2021 establishing 2021 tax rates
• Approve site plan agreement for new retail store at 10005 Lakeshore Road (M & J DeJong Enterprises Inc.)
• Approve severance agreement for 9569 Ipperwash Road (Michael Bouffard and Renee Henderson)
• Refuse site plan for tent structure at 63 Main St West, Grand Bend (Lakeside Fitness)

Council approved the 2021 tax rates, awarded a $130,752.46 contract for the Grand Bend Beach Shelter to New World Park Solutions, and decided to use internet/telephone voting for the 2022 municipal election (7-2). They also approved several agreements, including site plan approvals, a severance agreement, and funding agreements for infrastructure projects.

• Approved 2021 tax rates (By-Law 29-2021)
• Awarded Grand Bend Beach Shelter contract to New World Park Solutions for $130,752.46
• Approved internet/telephone voting for 2022 election (7-2)
• Approved site plan agreement with M & J DeJong Enterprises for new retail store at 10005 Lakeshore Road
• Approved severance agreement for 9569 Ipperwash Road
• Refused site plan for tent structure at Lakeside Fitness, 63 Main St. West, Grand Bend
• Authorized agreements with Grand Bend Parasail and X-treme Water Sports for North Pier leases
• Approved funding agreements for Connecting Links and Investing in Canadian Infrastructure programs

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a zoning amendment for Habitat for Humanity, commercial leases at the Grand Bend Pier, and a tender award for the Forest Sports Park. They will also discuss utility policies, short-term rental licensing, and other administrative matters.

• Zoning amendment ZO-05/2021 for Habitat for Humanity at 70 & 72 Union St, Forest, to allow semi-detached dwellings
• Zoning amendment ZO-04/2021 for Michael and Laura Ryan on Ravenswood Line, Thedford, to permit up to 5 horses
• Tender award to Bill Hoekstra General Contracting for $168,267.17 for Forest Sports Park
• Authorization to establish commercial lease agreements with Grand Bend Parasail and X-treme Water Sports at the North Pier
• Denial of Port Franks Beach Homeowners Association sign request along roadways, with limited signage allowed

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton to allow semi-detached dwellings at 70 and 72 Union Street in Forest, with a modification to add them as permitted uses in the existing R3-4 zone. The vote was 8-1, with Councillor Dodge opposed. Council also approved a zoning change for pasturing up to 5 horses on land east of Elizabeth St in Thedford, and approved a $168,267.17 tender for the Forest Sports Park.

• Approved ZBA ZO-05/2021 for Habitat for Humanity at 70 & 72 Union St, Forest, adding semi-detached dwellings to R3-4 zone (8-1)
• Approved ZBA ZO-04/2021 for Michael and Laura Ryan to rezone land east of Elizabeth St, Thedford for up to 5 horses
• Approved $168,267.17 tender from Bill Hoekstra General Contracting for Forest Sports Park
• Defeated motion to establish commercial lease agreements for Grand Bend Pier; item tabled to May 25, 2021 meeting
• Denied Port Franks Beach Homeowners Association request for multiple signs; permitted one sign at Bond Road and one at Mud Creek Trail
• Approved one-time 30% water bill forgiveness for COVID-related leaks, with 12-month payment plan for remaining 70% (8-1)
• Declared municipally owned property abutting 85 Main Street, Grand Bend surplus and authorized direct sale to abutting landowner
• Named Coultis Park baseball diamond in Forest the 'Rick Goodhand Memorial Baseball Diamond'

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting to consider two zoning by-law amendments, approve a tractor purchase, and pass several by-laws. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and land matters, followed by public meetings for the rezoning applications. Council will also receive correspondence and staff reports on various topics.

• ZBA ZO-03/2021: BDS Construction rezoning at 10020 Port Franks Estates Dr to permit a second dwelling, with restrictions on short-term rentals
• ZBA ZO-04/2021: Michael and Laura Ryan rezoning on Ravenswood Line, Thedford to allow up to 5 horses with lot size and setback requirements
• Tractor/loader purchase from Advantage Farm Equipment for $106,785.00 including HST, funded partly from Rolling Stock Reserve
• By-Law 20-2021: Authorize sub-lease agreement for Purdy Fisheries at the harbour
• By-Law 22-2021: Appoint Sean Smith as By-Law Enforcement Officer

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for BDS Construction to permit a secondary dwelling unit in a detached garage at 10020 Port Franks Estates Drive, with conditions limiting the lot to two dwellings and prohibiting short-term rental of the main house. A separate rezoning application for Michael and Laura Ryan to keep horses on Ravenswood Line was deferred to a future meeting. Council also approved several operational items, including a tractor/loader purchase, a culvert replacement tender, and a low-speed vehicle by-law.

• Approved ZBA ZO-03/2021 for secondary dwelling at 10020 Port Franks Estates Dr (7-2)
• Deferred ZBA ZO-04/2021 for horses on Ravenswood Line to future meeting
• Approved $106,785 tractor/loader purchase from Advantage Farm Equipment
• Approved $242,694.06 culvert replacement tender to VanDriel Excavating Inc.
• Approved low-speed vehicle by-law (6-3)
• Approved temporary trailer occupancy at 10254 Mary Ave
• Approved fire safety grant training platform
• Directed staff to report on Port Franks Beach Homeowners signage request

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting electronically to consider the 2021 operating and capital budgets, award several construction and supply contracts, and address various administrative items. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and several by-laws, including a parking by-law and the budget by-law.

• 2021 Operating Budget of $29,374,797 and Capital Budget of $15,159,179 to be approved via By-Law 16-2021
• Asphalt tender awarded to 1197245 Ontario Ltd for $198,922.01 including HST
• Tar and chip resurfacing tender awarded to Cornell Construction Limited for $248,389.00 excluding HST, plus $136,300 for a second application on Arkona Road
• Granular 'M' gravel supply and delivery tender awarded to Johnston Brothers Bothwell Limited for $360,750.00 excluding HST
• Ann Street Arkona forcemain repair contract awarded to Birnam Excavating Limited for $135,881.54 including HST

Council approved the 2021 operating budget of $29,374,797 and capital budget of $15,159,179, along with By-Law 16 of 2021. Several contracts were awarded, including for asphalt resurfacing, tar and chip work, gravel supply, and a forcemain repair. A request to purchase municipal property was deferred to the April 13 meeting.

• Approved 2021 operating budget of $29,374,797 and capital budget of $15,159,179 (carried)
• Awarded $135,881.54 contract to Birnam Excavating for Ann Street Arkona Forcemain Repair (carried)
• Awarded $198,922.01 asphalt tender to 1197245 Ontario Ltd for 2021 resurfacing (carried)
• Awarded $252,760.65 tar and chip tender to Cornell Construction, plus $138,700 for second application on Arkona Road (carried)
• Awarded $367,099.20 gravel supply contract to Johnston Brothers Bothwell Limited (carried)
• Approved encroachment agreement with Obsidian Group Inc. for patio at 41 Main Street, Grand Bend (carried)
• Approved Class 5 septic system (holding tank) for 10009 Superior Street, Port Franks (carried)
• Deferred report on request to purchase municipal property to April 13, 2021

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting to consider a range of staff reports, including a $2.86 million tender for the Broadway Street reconstruction project, a development agreement for 41 Main Street West in Grand Bend, and several financial matters. The agenda also includes correspondence on exotic animal by-laws and gypsy moth spraying, as well as a request for $15,000 to update the Phragmites management plan.

• Tender award of $2,858,034.01 to Birnam Excavating Limited for Broadway Street reconstruction
• Development agreement with Devcor Capital Inc. for 41 Main Street West, Grand Bend (By-Law 12-2021)
• Parks and Facilities By-Law 13 of 2021
• $2,000 utility support for Arkona Seniors Centre
• $15,000 grant to Lambton Shores Phragmites Community Group

Council approved the tender for the Broadway Street Reconstruction Project, accepting Birnam Excavating Limited's bid of $2,858,034.01 including HST. Council also approved a development agreement with Devcor Capital Inc. for 41 Main Street West, Grand Bend, and passed the Parks and Facilities By-Law 13 of 2021. A motion to receive a report on the Council Vibrancy Reserve Fund was defeated, but a subsequent motion adopting a policy statement for its use was carried.

• Approved $2,858,034.01 tender from Birnam Excavating Limited for Broadway Street reconstruction.
• Approved development agreement with Devcor Capital Inc. for 41 Main Street West, Grand Bend (By-Law 12-2021).
• Approved Parks and Facilities By-Law 13 of 2021.
• Approved road names Kilally Lane and Hastings Gate within Draft Plan of Condominium SD-2009-01.
• Defeated motion to receive report on Council Vibrancy Reserve Fund; later adopted a policy statement for its use.
• Approved $2,000 utility support for Arkona Seniors Club and directed staff to prepare a formal agreement.
• Approved $15,000 grant to Lambton Shores Phragmites Community Group.
• Approved 2020 surplus allocations, including $300,000 to Transportation Infrastructure Reserve Fund.

Council Meeting

This is the regular meeting of Lambton Shores Council on February 9, 2021, held electronically. Council will hold public meetings and vote on two zoning by-law amendments: one for Julie Silk on Eric Street in Walden Subdivision, and one for Merrywood Inc. at 358 Ontario St. South. They will also consider several reports, including a deferred rezoning for 9338 West Ipperwash Road, and pass a series of by-laws.

• Zoning amendment ZO-01/2021 for Julie Silk, Eric Street, Walden Subdivision (By-Law 05-2021)
• Zoning amendment ZO-02/2021 for Merrywood Inc., 358 Ontario St. South (By-Law 06-2021)
• Deferred rezoning ZO-08/2020 for Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities, 9338 West Ipperwash Road (By-Laws 07-2021 and 08-2021)
• Direct staff to develop a consultation process for short-term rental licensing (Report CL 03-2021)
• Direct staff to remove ice from the Shores Recreation Centre arena (Report DCS 03-2021)

Council approved the demolition of 6 Main Street in Forest at a cost of $414,850, and passed several zoning by-law amendments, including for residential use on Eric Street and a single detached dwelling at 358 Ontario St. South. They also approved an agreement with Parkbridge for a campground expansion at 9338 West Ipperwash Road, and directed staff to prepare reports on short-term rental licensing, low-speed vehicles, and other items. All motions carried, with Councillor Sageman abstaining from the vote on By-Law 06-2021 due to a pecuniary interest.

• Approved demolition of 6 Main Street, Forest, at $414,850 (carried)
• Approved ZBA ZO-01/2021 for Julie Silk, Eric Street, Walden Subdivision (carried)
• Approved ZBA ZO-02/2021 for Merrywood Inc., 358 Ontario St. South (carried)
• Approved agreement and zoning for Parkbridge at 9338 West Ipperwash Road (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare report on short-term rental licensing (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare report on low-speed vehicles (carried)
• Directed staff to remove ice from Shores Recreation Centre (carried)
• Supported Enbridge Line 5 and 2021 Census (carried)

Council Meeting

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Council Meeting

This is the regular Council meeting for January 7, 2021. Council will receive for discussion the 2021 Draft Operating and Capital Budget (Report TR 01-2021) and a report on the Council Vibrancy Reserve Fund (TR 27-2020), which includes a proposed policy for using those funds. The agenda also includes a confirming by-law and standard procedural items.

• 2021 Draft Operating and Capital Budget (Report TR 01-2021) received for discussion
• Council Vibrancy Reserve Fund policy statement (Report TR 27-2020) for adoption
• By-Law 1 of 2021 - Confirming
• Approval of agenda and minutes

Council Meeting

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