Lambton Shores public meetings in 2022

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council meets to consider several reports and by-laws, including a development charges study, water and wastewater rate study, and the 2023 fees and charges by-law. They will also discuss strategic priorities for 2023-2026, award a contract for the Grand Bend Stormwater Management Master Plan, and address a police budget shortfall. The meeting includes a closed session for land negotiations and statutory public meetings on the Elliott East Drain and development charges.

• Award engineering services for Grand Bend Stormwater Management Master Plan to IBI Group for $107,307.34
• Approve 2022 Development Charges Study and prepare implementing by-law for January 10, 2023
• Approve 2022 Water and Wastewater Rate Study and Financial Plan, with rates for 2023-2026 to be set in January
• Include $21,100 Lambton Shores portion of 2023 Lambton Group Police Services Board budget shortfall
• Adopt 2023 Fees and Charges By-Law and several other by-laws including short-term rental amendment and fire services agreement with Warwick

Council approved the 2022 Development Charges Study and the 2022 Water and Wastewater Rate Study and Financial Plan. The board also awarded a stormwater management contract for Grand Bend and allocated funds for doctor recruitment.

• Approved 2022 Development Charges Study and proposed water/wastewater connection fees
• Approved 2022 Water and Wastewater Rate Study and Financial Plan
• Awarded Grand Bend Stormwater Management Master Plan contract to IBI Group for $107,307.34
• Allocated $11,876 for Blue Coast Primary Care doctor recruitment and $20,000 relocation incentive per doctor
• Approved 2023 Fees and Charges By-Law
• Included $21,100 shortfall for 2023 Lambton Group Police Services Board Budget in 2023 budget
• Eliminated the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
• Adopted Elliott East Drain Improvements Report and set Court of Revision for January 10, 2023

Committee of Adjustment

The Lambton Shores Committee of Adjustment will consider three applications: a minor variance for a dwelling at 36 Oak St, Grand Bend (recommended for deferral), a minor variance and consent to sever a lot at 138 Elizabeth St, Thedford (recommended for approval with conditions), and a minor variance for an addition at 22 Dietrich Cres, Grand Bend (recommended for deferral). The committee will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Minor Variance A27-2022 (36 Oak St, Grand Bend) - deferral recommended pending redesign for setbacks, grading, stormwater, and sight triangle
• Minor Variance A-28-2022 and Consent B15-2022 (138 Elizabeth St, Thedford) - approval recommended for a 20-foot frontage lot, with conditions including $1000 cash-in-lieu of parkland
• Minor Variance A29-2022 (22 Dietrich Cres, Grand Bend) - deferral recommended for a front yard setback of 3.35 m for an addition
• Consent B15-2022 includes conditions for reference plan, tax payment, deed stamping fee, water/sewer connections, and shared access easement

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting to receive staff reports and consider several items, including a development charges by-law amendment, an official plan update, fire protection agreements, an emergency rooftop unit replacement at the Shores Recreation Centre, a road needs study, and the 2023 St. Clair Conservation Authority budget. The council will also vote on by-laws to stop up and close a highway and to confirm resolutions.

• Public meeting on Development Charges By-law 1 of 2018 amendment
• Report FES 04-2022 on Fire Protection Agreements
• Emergency replacement of Shores Recreation Centre rooftop unit funded from Building and Facilities Reserve Fund
• Road Needs Study report DPW 16-2022
• $79,049.00 included in 2023 budget for St. Clair Conservation Authority levy

Council authorized the sale of a land parcel to the Lambton Kent District School Board for at least $200,000. Other actions included approving the 2023 meeting calendar and funding for a recreation centre rooftop unit replacement.

• Approved sale of land (Pt Lot 37 Con South Boundary Bosanquet Pt 1-5 25R5601) to Lambton Kent District School Board for minimum $200,000
• Authorized purchase of Shores Recreation Centre rooftop unit replacement using Building and Facilities Reserve Fund
• Approved $79,049.00 for the St Clair Conservation Authority Levy in the 2023 budget
• Approved the 2023 Council meeting schedule
• Directed staff to prepare 3-year Fire Protection Agreements using price per household calculation
• Passed By-law 86-2022 to stop up and close a highway
• Passed By-law 87-2022 confirming resolutions
• Received Road Needs Study report (DPW 16-2022)

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Lambton Shores Committee of Adjustment meeting on November 23, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Inaugural Council Meeting

This is the inaugural council meeting for Lambton Shores following the 2022 municipal election. The agenda is ceremonial: it includes the national anthem, an address from a reverend, a musical presentation, and the administration of the declaration of office for the mayor, deputy mayor, and seven ward councillors. No business decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Administration of Declaration of Office for Mayor Doug Cook and Deputy Mayor Dan Sageman
• Administration of Declaration of Office for Councillors Ward 1-7: Glen Baillie, Dave Maguire, Lorie Scott, Ronn E. Dodge, Scott Ferguson, Dave Marsh, Jeff Wilcox
• O Canada performed by the Forest Excelsior Band
• Address to Council by Rev. Dr. Christine O'Reilly

The meeting was procedural and focused on the inauguration of the 2022-2026 Council. Members of the incoming Council completed the Declaration of Office.

• Administered Declaration of Office to incoming Council members
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 pm (Carried)

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is holding its regular meeting on November 8, 2022, with a closed session first to discuss a land acquisition or disposition. The main public items include a zoning by-law amendment for a property in Ipperwash, receiving reports on provincial Bill 23, road names, the conservation authority budget, policing costs, development charges, and short-term rental compliance. Council will also consider several by-laws, including one to designate pedestrian crossovers and one to authorize a fire service agreement with Warwick.

• ZBA ZO-16/2022: rezone 6780 East Parkway Drive, Ipperwash to permit two dwellings with special provisions (interior side yards 3m and 1.2m)
• Report PL 31-2022: receive update on Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
• Approve road names 'Field Street', 'Fraser Crescent', 'VanRooyen Court', 'Diatom Street' for Woodside Subdivision Phase 5
• Include $263,973.00 in 2023 budget for Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority levy
• Include $2,882,832.00 in 2023 operating budget for OPP policing costs

Council approved the 2023 policing costs and funding for the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority. Two municipal land parcels were approved for sale, and a zoning amendment for a property in Ipperwash was passed. A proposed fire service agreement with Warwick was defeated.

• Approved $2,882,832.00 for 2023 Policing Costs
• Approved $263,973.00 for Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Levy
• Approved sale of property Part 1 Plan 25R11227 for $58,050
• Approved sale of land abutting 95 King Street East in Forest for minimum $12,000
• Approved ZBA Application ZO-16/2022 for 6780 East Parkway Drive, Ipperwash
• Approved $17,985.06 for short term rental compliance monitoring contract
• Approved road names Field Street, Fraser Crescent, VanRooyen Court, and Hales Street
• Defeated By-Law 84-2022 regarding Fire Service Agreement - Warwick

Committee of Adjustment

The Lambton Shores Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications: a minor variance for a deck at 10269 Brookbank Court, Grand Bend, and a request to cancel a consent for land at 8171 Ravenswood Line, Thedford. The committee will also adopt minutes from its September 28, 2022 meeting.

• Minor variance A25-2022 for Kelly and Terry Gillis at 10269 Brookbank Court, Grand Bend, to allow a 10.0 m top-of-bank setback for a deck
• Consent cancellation B-11-2022 for 8171 Ravenswood Line, Thedford, requested by Marc Moreau and Stephanie Faulds
• Approval of October 26, 2022 agenda and adoption of September 28, 2022 minutes

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting to consider several items, including a redevelopment at 63 Main St in Grand Bend that involves zoning, a site plan agreement, and a $41,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland payment. Council will also review updates on the short-term rental licensing program and the Grand Bend Area Joint Sewage Board's draft 2023 budget, plus receive third-quarter financial statements. Several by-laws are scheduled for approval, including amendments related to short-term rentals and appointments to the Committee of Adjustment.

• By-laws 74-76: ZBA, site plan agreement, and $41,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland for 63 Main St, Grand Bend redevelopment by 2783822 Ontario Inc.
• By-laws 77-79: Create a Short-Term Rental Licensing Appeals Committee and amend short-term rental registration and licensing by-laws
• By-law 45-2022: Third reading for John Coultis Drain 2022 drainage works
• By-law 73-2022: Deeming lots 1-4 in Plan 512
• Report DPW 15-2022: Grand Bend Area Joint Sewage Board draft 2023 budget

Council authorized D. Grant Construction Limited to install a new overhead door at the Northville Firehall for $158,779.07. They also approved zoning and site plan changes for 63 Main St, Grand Bend, including $41,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland. Several short-term rental licensing by-laws were passed, and members were appointed to the Committee of Adjustment.

• Approved $158,779.07 Northville Firehall overhead door installation (carried)
• Approved By-Law 74-2022 zoning amendment for 63 Main St, Grand Bend (carried)
• Approved By-Law 75-2022 site plan agreement for 63 Main St, Grand Bend (carried)
• Approved By-Law 76-2022 $41,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland for 63 Main St (carried)
• Approved By-Law 77-2022 creating Short-Term Rental Licensing Appeals Committee (carried)
• Approved By-Law 78-2022 amending Short-Term Rental Registration By-Law (carried)
• Approved By-Law 79-2022 amending Short-Term Rental Licensing By-Law (carried)
• Approved By-Law 80-2022 appointing members to Committee of Adjustment (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document lists no specific agenda topics, reports, or motions.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider three minor variance applications. One application is recommended for deferral, while two others are recommended for approval with conditions. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Minor Variance A20-2022 for Michael Tkaczyk at 7571 Cornell Trail, Port Franks – recommended to be deferred (rear yard setback of 5.5 m for a single detached dwelling)
• Minor Variance A23-2022 for Blair and Sheila Wilcox at 10 Beechwood Ave., Forest – recommended for approval with conditions (accessory building, lot coverage 152.022 m², height 6.753 m)
• Minor Variance A24-2022 for Sandra Kieswetter at 69 Beach St., Grand Bend – recommended for approval with conditions (exterior side yard setback 4.55 m, lot coverage 35.3%, shed removal required)

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving minutes, receiving reports, and passing a confirming by-law. Key decisions include authorizing the CAO to sign seawall reimbursement agreements with property owners at 30 and 32 Morenz Lane, setting the inaugural council meeting for November 15, 2022, and approving a draft land disposition policy. The meeting also includes a closed session for personal, land, and litigation matters.

• Authorize CAO to execute seawall reimbursement agreements for 30 and 32 Morenz Lane
• Set Inaugural Council Meeting for 2022-2026 term on November 15, 2022
• Approve draft Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy
• Fire Chief to assist Grand Bend Firefighters' Association with ATV purchase
• Appoint council members to Grand Bend Community Centre Ad-Hoc Committee

Council approved several items including appointments to the Grand Bend Community Centre Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee, a seawall reimbursement agreement, and a policy for land sales. The committee appointments passed 6-3, with three councillors opposed.

• Appointed Lynda Hillman-Rapley, Ed Fluter, and Jim Quenneville as citizen members to the Grand Bend Community Centre Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee (carried)
• Authorized CAO to execute seawall reimbursement agreements with property owners at 30 and 32 Morenz Lane (carried)
• Approved Fire Chief working with Grand Bend Firefighters' Association to assist purchase of an all-terrain vehicle (carried)
• Set Inaugural Council Meeting for November 15, 2022 (carried)
• Approved Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy (carried)
• Appointed Deputy Mayor, Councillor Ward 1, and Councillor Ward 2 to Grand Bend Community Centre Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee (6-3)
• Supported maintaining status quo on federal riding boundaries, forwarded to MP Lianne Rood (carried)
• Passed By-law 72-2022 confirming resolutions (carried)

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board is meeting to consider its 2023 draft budget and a third-quarter operations report. The board will vote on recommending the budget be sent to the municipal councils of Lambton Shores and South Huron for comment. The agenda also includes routine items: approving the agenda, adopting minutes from two previous meetings, and adjourning. No correspondence, presentations, or closed-session items are scheduled.

• Report STB 05-2022: 2023 Draft Budget, recommended to forward to Lambton Shores and South Huron councils for comment
• Report STB 06-2022: 2022 Third Quarter Operations Report, including Q3 financials, flows, and effluent testing
• Adoption of minutes from July 28, 2022 and September 8, 2022 meetings

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a mostly procedural agenda. The only substantive item is a motion to move into closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation under the Municipal Act. No decisions on public business are listed.

• Closed session under Municipal Act 239(2)(e) for litigation or potential litigation

The September 13, 2022 Special Council Meeting was largely procedural. Council approved the agenda, then moved into a closed session to discuss litigation under the Municipal Act. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after the closed session ended.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss litigation (carried)
• Adjourned closed session at 4:35 pm (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:36 pm (carried)

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board is meeting electronically to review its 2023 draft operating and capital budgets. The board will consider recommending that the budgets be forwarded to the municipal councils of Lambton Shores and South Huron for comment. The agenda also includes routine items: approving the agenda, adopting the July 28, 2022 minutes, and noting no correspondence or presentations.

• Report STB 05-2022: 2023 Draft Budget
• 2023 operating budget and flows projection attached
• 2023 capital budget attached
• Recommendation to forward budget to Lambton Shores and South Huron councils

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting to consider several items, including a zoning by-law amendment for a property on Townsend Line, approval of two construction tenders, a temporary second dwelling agreement, and a concession operating agreement for the Shores Recreation Centre. The agenda also includes a public meeting for the zoning amendment and a Court of Revision for a municipal drain.

• ZBA ZO-14/2022: rezone severed lands at 7414 Townsend Line to agricultural with dwelling, prohibit dwelling on retained farm, reduce lot area
• Tender award: $118,474.00 (excl. HST) to DiCocco Contractors 2015 Inc. for 2022 asphalt patching
• Tender award: $134,000.37 (excl. HST) to Mike Eagleson Construction Services Inc. for 2022 sidewalk replacement
• Temporary use agreement for two dwellings at 8189 Jura Line, Thedford (By-Law 69-2022)
• Licence agreement with Optimist Club of Forest for Shores Recreation Centre concession operations (By-Law 70-2022)

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 7414 Townsend Line, a temporary-use agreement for two dwellings at 8189 Jura Line, and a licence agreement with the Optimist Club of Forest for the Shores Recreation Centre concession. Tenders were awarded for asphalt patching ($118,474) and sidewalk replacement ($134,000). A report on a helium balloon ban was requested.

• Approved ZBA ZO-14/2022 for 7414 Townsend Line (carried)
• Approved temporary two-dwelling occupancy at 8189 Jura Line (carried)
• Approved Shores Recreation Centre concession licence with Optimist Club of Forest (carried)
• Awarded $118,474 asphalt patching tender to DiCocco Contractors 2015 Inc. (carried)
• Awarded $134,000 sidewalk replacement tender to Mike Eagleson Construction Services Inc. (carried)
• Directed staff to bring draft agreement for vehicle access at 50 Main Street West, Grand Bend (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare report on helium balloon ban (carried)
• Approved Borthwick Drain minor improvement process (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lambton Shores Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider two consent (land severance) applications and two minor variance applications. The committee will vote on whether to approve or refuse each application, with staff reports recommending approval for three and refusal for one.

• Consent B13-2022: Merrywood Inc. seeks to sever a 53-acre parcel for conservation at 358 Ontario Street, Grand Bend, with conditions including $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland and a 66-foot easement.
• Consent B14-2022: Earl Thomas seeks to sever a residential lot with a surplus farm dwelling at 7414 Townsend Line, Forest, with conditions including $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland.
• Minor Variance A21-2022: Laurence Plumb seeks a 1m exterior side yard setback for an accessory building at 176 Hennessy Street, Forest; staff recommend approval.
• Minor Variance A22-2022: Erin Williamson seeks a 1m exterior side yard setback for an accessory building at 111 Phibbs Street, Forest; staff recommend refusal.

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council will hold public meetings on three zoning by-law amendments, including a proposed redevelopment at 63 Main St. W. in Grand Bend, housing for on-farm labour at 5894 Douglas Line, and a lot coverage increase. Council will also vote on several by-laws, including zoning changes for properties in Thedford and Grand Bend, and receive updates on the COVID-19 vaccination policy and a fire services consultation with South Huron.

• ZBA ZO-12/2022: 63 Main St. W., Grand Bend – rezone for rear yard setback, exterior side yard setback, building height, and parking changes (2783822 Ontario Inc.)
• ZBA ZO-13/2022: 5894 Douglas Line – permit housing for on-farm labour and increase lot coverage (Wellington Builders Inc.)
• By-Law 62-2022: ZBA for 89 Main Street, Thedford (Hewitt)
• By-Law 63-2022: Remove H12 holding symbol from 77 Main St. E., Grand Bend (Rice Development Company Inc.)
• Report CAO 12-2022: Direct staff to liaise with South Huron on fire services

Council approved in principle a zoning by-law amendment for 63 Main St. W. in Grand Bend, subject to a site plan agreement, in a 6-3 recorded vote. Council also approved zoning amendments for 5894 Douglas Line and 77 Main St. E., rescinded the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for council members, and directed staff to liaise with South Huron on fire services.

• Approved ZBA ZO-08/2022 for 63 Main St. W., Grand Bend in principle, subject to site plan agreement (6-3)
• Approved ZBA ZO-13/2022 for 5894 Douglas Line to permit on-farm housing and increased lot coverage, with holding provision
• Approved ZBA ZO-15/2022 to remove H12 holding symbol on 77 Main St. E., Grand Bend
• Rescinded Mandatory Vaccination Policy CL-2109-01 for council members
• Directed CAO, Fire Chief, and Deputy Mayor to liaise with South Huron on fire services
• Approved Grand Bend Community Centre Ad-Hoc Committee terms of reference and recruitment
• Approved reallocation of unspent grant funds for Lambton Shores Phragmites Community Group
• Approved By-laws 60-2022 through 66-2022, including compliance audit committee and zoning amendments

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board is meeting electronically to handle routine business: approving the agenda, adopting May minutes, receiving the 2021 auditor's final report and signed management letter, and receiving the 2022 second quarter operations report. No presentations or closed-session items are scheduled.

• Receive BDO Canada final report to board of directors for 2021
• Receive signed management letter for 2021
• Receive STB 04-2022 2022 Second Quarter Operations Report
• Adopt minutes of May 26, 2022 meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Lambton Shores Committee of Adjustment will consider two applications: a minor variance for stairs at 2 Eighty-One Crescent in Grand Bend and a consent application to sever a vacant lot at 10096 Ducharme Lane. The committee will also adopt minutes from the June 22 meeting and discuss applications for the August 24 meeting.

• Minor variance A-19/2022 for Mike Sloan at 2 Eighty-One Cres., Grand Bend: proposed 2.0 m top-of-bank setback for stairs attached to existing commercial building; recommended for approval with conditions including a $150 fee to Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority.
• Consent application B-02/2022 for Jason Timms (Lefebvre and Lefebvre LLP) at 10096 Ducharme Lane, Grand Bend: request to sever a vacant lot, creating two lots of approximately 100 ft frontage and 124 ft depth; recommended for refusal.
• Public comments on the consent application include County Septic Review Comments and comments from B. Godfrey.

Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with several planning decisions, including two public hearings for zoning and official plan amendments. Council will also consider site plan agreements, a severance agreement, and various financial reports. The agenda includes both approvals and refusals, so outcomes are not predetermined.

• Public hearing and refusal recommendation for ZBA ZO-09/2022 at 89 Main St, Thedford (residence, office, short-term rental)
• Public hearing and approval recommendation for OPA OP-03/2022 and ZBA ZO-10/2022 at 358 Ontario St S (residential to open space/natural heritage)
• Site plan agreement for gas station and restaurant at 75 Main St E, Grand Bend (By-Law 53-2022)
• Site plan agreement for small engine repair/sales at 9981 Lakeshore Rd (By-Law 57-2022)
• Approval of $27,782.57 COVID-19 cleaning costs and ~$11,000 for police board deficit (Report TR 18-2022)

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 89 Main Street, Thedford, allowing the property to be used as a residence, office, and/or short-term rental, despite staff recommending refusal for contravening the Official Plan. Council also approved an Official Plan amendment and zoning change for 328 Ontario Street South, converting land from residential to open space and natural heritage, and denied a request to waive planning fees. Several site plan agreements, a severance agreement, and funding allocations for police services and an administration building loan were also approved.

• Approved ZBA ZO-09/2022 for 89 Main St, Thedford (residence/office/short-term rental) (carried)
• Approved OPA OP-03/2022 and ZBA ZO-10/2022 for 328 Ontario St S (residential to open space/natural heritage) (carried)
• Denied fee waiver request for Merrywood Inc. planning applications (carried)
• Approved severance agreement for 8081 Willsie Line (Dalgity) (carried)
• Approved site plan agreement for gas station/restaurant at 75 Main St E, Grand Bend (carried)
• Approved site plan agreement for small engine repair/sales at 9981 Lakeshore Rd (carried)
• Approved $27,782.57 COVID-19 cleaning costs for police board from grant (carried)
• Approved 30-year FCM Green Municipal Fund loan for Administration Building (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and to receive a staff report on the draft second-quarter operating and capital financial statements for 2022. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Report TR 17-2022: Draft Second Quarter Financial Statements
• Adoption of April 19, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting to decide on several items, including awarding a contract for a new fire truck, approving zoning by-law amendments, and entering into various agreements. The agenda also includes a closed session for land matters and a statutory public meeting for a drainage project.

• Award RFP 2022-18 for a Pumper Tanker Light Rescue Truck to Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd. for $903,218 (excluding HST)
• Approve ZBA ZO-08/2022 for Cynthia Maxfield to rezone land on Goosemarsh Line to Agricultural-1 and Environmental Protection – Woodlot zones
• Approve ZBA ZO-02/2022 for Michael Backx to rezone portions of 10039-10063 Lakeshore Road to R6 Zone
• Approve Subdivision Agreement with Rice Development Company Inc. for Phase 6 at 77 Main St East
• Approve Encroachment Agreement with 2310630 Ontario Inc. for 4 Main Street South, Forest

Council approved the purchase of a new pumper tanker light rescue truck for $903,218, several zoning by-law amendments, a subdivision agreement, and various administrative reports. All motions were carried unanimously. The meeting also included a public meeting on a drainage project and a zoning application, with no objections raised.

• Approved RFP 2022-18 for Pumper Tanker to Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd. for $903,218 (excluding HST)
• Approved ZBA ZO-08/2022 (Maxfield) rezoning to Agricultural-1 and EP-Woodlot with 15m setback (By-Law 46-2022)
• Approved ZBA ZO-02/2022 (Backx) rezoning to R6 Zone with woodlot zoned EP-WD (By-Law 27-2022)
• Approved Encroachment Agreement with 2310630 Ontario Inc. for 4 Main Street South, Forest (By-Law 48-2022)
• Approved Subdivision Agreement with Rice Development for Phase 6 at 77 Main St East (By-Law 47-2022)
• Approved 2021 Audited Financial Statements as presented by BDO Canada LLP
• Approved 2021 Development Charges Statement and Cash in Lieu of Parkland Statement
• Approved Records Retention By-Law and Policy and Procedure Framework

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a new short-term rental licensing by-law, the 2022 tax rates, and two zoning by-law amendments. They will also hear a presentation on a proposed Grand Bend Community Centre and consider a noise exemption for the Colonial Hotel. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the disposal of the North Street property.

• By-Law 43-2022 to licence short-term rentals
• 2022 tax rates with $34,370 drawn from Working Funds Reserve to keep residential rate same as 2021
• ZBA ZO-06/2022 for 8081 Willsie Line to rezone to Residential with 3,000 m² minimum lot size
• ZBA ZO-07/2022 for 8562 and 8580 Townsend Line to allow 250 m² accessory building coverage
• Tender award of $225,975 to Lavis Contracting for 2022 asphalt resurfacing

Council approved By-Law 43-2022 to license short-term rentals, with staff to prepare a set fine schedule. Two zoning by-law amendments were approved: one rezoning 8081 Willsie Line to residential (By-Law 39-2022) and another adjusting lot coverage at 8562/8580 Townsend Line (By-Law 40-2022). A noise exemption request for the Colonial Hotel was defeated. Council also approved the 2022 asphalt resurfacing tender and set the 2022 tax rates.

• Approved By-Law 43-2022 licensing short-term rentals
• Approved ZBA ZO-06/2022 rezoning 8081 Willsie Line to residential (By-Law 39-2022)
• Approved ZBA ZO-07/2022 for lot coverage at 8562/8580 Townsend Line (By-Law 40-2022)
• Defeated noise exemption for Colonial Hotel and Brenner House Courtyard
• Approved $225,975 asphalt resurfacing tender to Lavis Contracting Co. Limited
• Approved 2022 tax rates, drawing $34,370 from Working Funds Reserve
• Authorized CAO and Director of Public Works to approve site plans (By-Law 41-2022)
• Directed staff to report on restricting e-scooters and similar devices from sidewalks and trails

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting to consider a rezoning application from Lekker Homes for 6320 Lakeshore Road, changing the land use from highway commercial to residential. Council will also vote on several contracts and agreements, including a road needs study, a temporary dwelling permit, and a concession operating agreement. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters and land discussions, followed by the public session where these decisions will be made.

• Rezoning 6320 Lakeshore Road from Highway Commercial to Residential (OPA OP-02/2022, ZBA ZO-05/2022)
• Award road needs study engineering contract to B. M. Ross and Associates Ltd. for $67,548
• Approve temporary use of two dwellings at 8354 Army Camp Road for Ype and Rebecca Bouma
• Approve Utter Park Concession operating agreement with Arkona Improvement Association
• Approve by-laws including Grand Bend Pier agreements and fee by-law amendment

Council approved an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment to allow Lekker Homes to convert an existing building at 6320 Lakeshore Road into a 7-unit residential building. The OPA will be forwarded to the County of Lambton for final approval. Council also approved several other items, including a temporary use agreement for a second dwelling, a road needs study contract, and additional Canada Day funding.

• Approved OPA OP-02/2022 and ZBA ZO-05/2022 for 6320 Lakeshore Road (Lekker Homes) to allow 7-unit residential conversion (carried)
• Approved sale of municipally owned property (Parts 2 & 3 Plan 25R6182) for $48,329 (carried)
• Approved temporary use agreement for two dwellings at 8354 Army Camp Road (Bouma) (carried)
• Awarded Road Needs Study engineering services to B. M. Ross and Associates Ltd. for $67,548 (carried)
• Approved $5,000 one-time funding to Grand Bend Canada Day Committee from Vibrancy Fund (carried)
• Approved $2,500 one-time funding to Forest Canada Day Committee from Vibrancy Fund (carried)
• Approved Utter Park Concession Operating Agreement with Arkona Improvement Association (carried)
• Approved By-Law 35-2022 to amend Fees and Charges By-Law (carried)

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several zoning amendments for properties on Lakeshore Road in Grand Bend. Additional items include a new short-term rental registration program and a road resurfacing contract award.

• Zoning amendment for 10039, 10045, 10051, 10057 and 10063 Lakeshore Road
• Zoning amendment for 9981 Lakeshore Road to permit motor vehicle repair and retail
• Implementation of a Short-Term Rental Registration Program
• Severance agreement for 8381 Defore Drive
• $276,572.05 tender award for Tar and Chip Resurfacing to Cornell Construction Limited

Council approved the 2022 Short-Term Rental Registration Program and By-Law 29-2022, despite public requests to defer it. They also approved a zoning amendment for 9981 Lakeshore Road, a severance agreement for 8381 Defore Drive, and the sale of municipally owned properties on North Street for $105,000. A zoning application for 10039-10063 Lakeshore Road was deferred at the applicant's request. The council also directed staff to prepare fire protection agreements and pier leases, and authorized an expression of interest for arena concessions.

• Approved 2022 Short-Term Rental Registration Program and By-Law 29-2022
• Approved ZBA ZO-04/2022 for 9981 Lakeshore Road (C2 zone)
• Deferred ZBA ZO-02/2022 for 10039-10063 Lakeshore Road
• Approved severance agreement for 8381 Defore Drive (By-Law 28-2022)
• Approved sale of 9985, 9983, 9979 North Street for $105,000
• Directed staff to prepare fire protection agreements (per household costing model)
• Directed staff to prepare pier lease agreements for Grand Bend Parasail and Extreme Water Sports
• Authorized Expression of Interest for arena concessions at Shores and Legacy Recreation Centres

Council Meeting

Council defeated a site plan application for a change of use at 20 Main Street, Grand Bend, with a recorded vote of 4 in support and 5 opposed. Council also directed staff to draft an amended Short-Term Rental By-Law, including a capacity limit of 2 adults per legal bedroom plus 2, up to 10 adults, and excluding owner-occupied STRs with one accessory building and B&Bs from licensing. Other approvals included a Zamboni ice resurfacer tender, a fill import agreement with Drewlo Holdings, and a tax rebate denial for 41 Morris St.

• Defeated site plan approval for 20 Main St., Grand Bend (4-5)
• Approved fill import/stockpile agreement with Drewlo Holdings Inc.
• Directed staff to draft amended Short-Term Rental By-Law with capacity limits
• Excluded owner-occupied STRs with one accessory building and B&Bs from licensing
• Approved Zamboni ice resurfacer tender for $109,825.00 excluding HST
• Approved Grand Bend Art Centre lease renewal
• Denied tax rebate request for 41 Morris St.
• Approved By-Law 19-2022 appointing municipal by-law enforcement officers

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council will consider several tenders and reports, including a $3.89 million contract for Ravenswood Line reconstruction, a $183,000 purchase of three command/support vehicles, and a $16.96/tonne gravel supply contract. The agenda also includes a closed session for land and litigation matters, and a presentation on a joint water funding application.

• Tender award to Lavis Contracting for Ravenswood Line reconstruction at $3,889,841.20 including HST
• Purchase of 3 Command/Support Units for Fire and Emergency Services at $183,000
• Gravel supply tender to Johnston Brothers Bothwell Limited at $16.96/tonne for 26,000 tonnes
• Conditional building permit agreement for Top Shelf Properties Inc. at 62 Main Street, Grand Bend (By-Law 16-2022)
• Temporary road closure of King Street West for Lambton Film and Food Festival, May 26-29, 2022

Council approved several major contracts and expenditures, including a $3.89 million tender for the Ravenswood Line reconstruction and a $508,901.76 gravel supply contract. It also approved the sale of a land parcel on Riverside Drive for $6,500, authorized a conditional building permit for 62 Main Street, and supported a joint funding application for LAWSS capital projects. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $3,889,841.20 Ravenswood Line reconstruction tender to Lavis Contracting (carried)
• Approved $508,901.76 Granular 'M' gravel supply contract to Johnston Brothers Bothwell (carried)
• Approved sale of Part of Parkinson Street, Plan 17 for $6,500 (carried)
• Approved purchase of 3 Command/Support Units for $183,000 (carried)
• Approved $82,581 compact track loader purchase from Advantage Farm Equipment (carried)
• Approved $174,966 aerial bucket truck purchase from Alan Fyfe Equipment (carried)
• Approved conditional building permit agreement for 62 Main Street, Grand Bend (carried)
• Approved staff report on Municipal Drive/Lions Park redevelopment (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public meeting on a zoning amendment for a triplex at 17 Pine Street, Grand Bend, with a recommendation to refuse it. They will also consider awarding a $6,258,084.12 tender for the Ontario Street North reconstruction, subject to South Huron's participation, and discuss a proposed short-term rental licensing program. Several by-laws, including the 2022 budget adoption and various agreements, are scheduled for passage.

• Tender award of $6,258,084.12 to Birnam Excavating Limited for Ontario Street North reconstruction
• Proposed refusal of ZBA ZO-16/2021 for triplex at 17 Pine Street, Grand Bend
• 2021 surplus allocations totaling $1,611,000 to reserves
• Adoption of 2022 Operating and Capital Budget (By-Law 10 of 2022)
• Direction to prepare Short Term Rental Licensing By-Law

Council refused a zoning by-law amendment for a triplex at 17 Pine Street, Grand Bend, in an 8-to-1 recorded vote, following a public meeting. The 2022 operating and capital budget was adopted, with a transfer from reserves to achieve a 0% tax rate change. Council also approved a tender for the Ontario Street North reconstruction project, conditional on South Huron's participation, and directed staff to prepare a short-term rental licensing by-law.

• Refused Zoning By-Law Amendment ZO-16/2021 for a triplex at 17 Pine Street, Grand Bend (8 to 1).
• Approved By-Law 10 of 2022, adopting the 2022 Operating and Capital Budget.
• Approved transferring funds from Working Capital Reserve to achieve a 0% tax rate change for 2022.
• Accepted Birnam Excavating Limited's tender of $6,258,084.12 for the Ontario Street North Reconstruction, conditional on South Huron's participation.
• Directed staff to prepare a Short Term Rental Licensing By-Law and make related information available for public comment for two weeks.
• Approved 2021 surplus allocations to reserve funds, including $650,000 to Transportation and $441,000 to Parking.
• Authorized staff to prepare an encroachment agreement for 6 Main Street, Grand Bend (5 to 4).
• Approved By-Laws 09-2022 through 15-2022, including the lease agreement with the Grand Bend Area Chamber of Commerce.

Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only interface text from the eSCRIBE meeting software and no actual meeting content.

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting to discuss the 2022 draft operating and capital budget, along with several related reports. They will also consider approving the Forest Business Improvement Area 2022 budget of $28,840.00, a revised fire vehicle purchase, a new bucket truck, beach patrol hours, and Port Franks dredging. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• 2022 Draft Operating and Capital Budget (Report TR-01-2022) presented for discussion
• Forest Business Improvement Area 2022 Budget of $28,840.00 recommended for approval
• Fire and Emergency Services 10 Year Vehicle Capital Plan; revise 2021 Pumper purchase to Pumper/Tanker/Rescue unit
• Purchase of a new Bucket Truck as a 2022 capital expenditure
• Grand Bend Beach Patrol 2022 seasonal operational hours and Port Franks dredging reports

Council approved the 2022 operating budget as presented and the capital budget as amended, each by a 7-1 vote (with one absence). They also approved the Forest Business Improvement Area 2022 budget of $28,840, revised a fire vehicle purchase to a multi-purpose Pumper/Tanker/Rescue unit, and approved a new bucket truck as a capital expenditure. A request from Blue Coast Primary Care was received with no action taken.

• Approved 2022 Operating Budget as presented (7-1, 1 absent)
• Approved 2022 Capital Budget as amended (7-1, 1 absent)
• Approved Forest BIA 2022 Budget of $28,840
• Revised 2021 approved Pumper purchase to multi-purpose Pumper/Tanker/Rescue unit
• Approved purchase of new Bucket Truck as 2022 capital expenditure
• Committed $15,000 to Grand Bend basketball court resurfacing from Land Improvement Reserve Fund
• Received request from Blue Coast Primary Care with no action taken

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting electronically to consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key decisions include approving a temporary use agreement for a second dwelling at 2 Allen Street, Thedford, a site plan amendment for Widder Station Golf & Country Club, and declaring two municipal parcels surplus for direct sale to abutting landowners. Council will also receive updates on the 2022 municipal election and audit questionnaire, and consider by-laws on mobile food service, road closures, and a road dedication.

• Temporary use agreement for second dwelling at 2 Allen Street, Thedford (By-Law 07-2022)
• Site plan amendment for Widder Station Golf & Country Club at 8395 Decker Road, Thedford (By-Law 06-2022)
• Declare surplus and sell landlocked parcel (Parts 2 & 3 Plan 25R6182) to abutting landowners
• Stop up and close part of Parkinson Street and sell to abutting landowners (By-Law 04-2022)
• Amend By-Law 51-2019 on mobile food service (By-Law 03-2022)

Council approved the sale of a land parcel at 10031 Nipigon Street for $3,750, authorized compensation for an easement at 8167 Ravenswood Line, and approved a temporary use agreement for two dwellings at 2 Allen Street. A site plan agreement with Widder Station Golf & Country Club was also approved, along with several by-laws. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved sale of Part 1 on RP 25R11144 at 10031 Nipigon Street for $3,750
• Approved compensation offer for easement and storm sewer works at 8167 Ravenswood Line
• Approved temporary use agreement for two dwellings at 2 Allen Street, Thedford (By-Law 07-2022)
• Approved site plan agreement with Widder Station Golf & Country Club at 8395 Decker Road (By-Law 06-2022)
• Deferred crosswalk and speed limit signage costs on East Parkway Drive to budget discussions
• Declared landlocked parcel (Parts 2 & 3 Plan 25R6182) surplus and approved direct sale to abutting landowners
• Closed and declared surplus part of Parkinson Street, approving direct sale to abutting landowners
• Passed By-Laws 03-2022 through 08-2022

Committee of Adjustment

This agenda for the Lambton Shores Committee of Adjustment meeting on January 26, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No applications, hearings, or other business are listed.

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is meeting electronically to consider several staff recommendations, including awarding a $1,164,423.68 tender for street work in Thedford, approving a conditional building permit agreement for properties in Grand Bend, and declaring a road allowance surplus for sale. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from two December meetings and receiving Committee of Adjustment decisions. No public meetings, presentations, or notices of motion are scheduled.

• Tender award of $1,164,423.68 to Birnam Excavating Limited for Sherrard, Dumfries and Nelson Streets project in Thedford, funded from Transportation and Water reserves
• Conditional Building Permit Agreement with Bar Down (Grand Bend) Enterprises Inc. for 9, 11, 13 and 15 Main St. and 2 Kitchener Ave. (By-Law 01-2022)
• Declaration of surplus unopened road allowance (Part 1 on RP 25R11144) abutting 10031 Nipigon Street, for direct sale to abutting landowner
• Adoption of minutes from December 16 and December 21, 2021 Council meetings
• Receipt of Committee of Adjustment decisions from December 15, 2021

Council awarded the Sherrard, Dumfries and Nelson Streets project in Thedford to Birnam Excavating Limited for $1,164,423.68 including HST, funded from Transportation and Water reserves. They also approved a conditional building permit agreement with Bar Down (Grand Bend) Enterprises Inc. for properties on Main St. and Kitchener Ave., and declared a surplus road allowance abutting 10031 Nipigon Street for direct sale to the landowner. All motions carried unanimously.

• Awarded $1,164,423.68 tender to Birnam Excavating Limited for Sherrard, Dumfries and Nelson Streets project (carried)
• Approved By-Law 1 of 2022 for conditional building permit agreement with Bar Down (Grand Bend) Enterprises Inc. (carried)
• Declared surplus road allowance abutting 10031 Nipigon Street and authorized direct sale to landowner (carried)
• Adopted minutes of December 16 and 21, 2021 meetings (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Received Committee of Adjustment decisions from Dec 15, 2021 (carried)
• Passed By-Laws 01-2022 and 02-2022 (carried)