Lambton Shores public meetings in 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Lambton Shores Committee of Adjustment will decide on four applications: a consent to sever a large lot on Ontario St South in Grand Bend, and three minor variance requests for properties at 69 Ontario St South, 9680 Ipperwash Road, and 10413 Huron Wood Drive. Each item includes staff recommendations with conditions. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a declaration of pecuniary interests.

• Consent application B-12/2024 to sever ~1.276 ha lot from 77-91 Ontario St South, Grand Bend, subject to conditions including site plan agreement and cash-in-lieu of parkland
• Minor variance A15-2024 for a new commercial building at 69 Ontario St South with reduced front yard setbacks (4.8m main, 0m for canopy)
• Minor variance A16-2024 for a two-storey detached garage at 9680 Ipperwash Road; height variance denied but lot coverage variance approved
• Minor variance A18-2024 for an accessory structure in front yard at 10413 Huron Wood Drive recommended for denial

Council Meeting

The Lambton Shores Council will consider the 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law and a five-year external audit contract. The body is also reviewing funding requests for community projects and updates to the Grand Bend Community Centre.

• Award of external audit services to MNP LLP for 2024-2028 at a cost of $253,847
• Approval of $50,331 in Community Vibrancy Fund grants for eight eligible applications
• Approval of $10,000 for Lambton Shores Minor Baseball Association
• Approval of $10,000 in grants for Forest Fritter Friends ($5,000 Façade and $5,000 Energy Efficiency)
• Approval of the 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law

Council approved the 2025 fees and charges by-law, awarded a five-year external audit contract to MNP LLP for $253,847, and approved $50,331 in Community Vibrancy Fund grants to eight local groups. They also approved a $10,000 grant to the Lambton Shores Minor Baseball Association with in-kind matching, denied two ineligible vibrancy requests, and approved $10,000 in Community Improvement Plan grants for Forest Fritter Friends. Staff were directed to begin online public engagement for the Grand Bend Community Centre design.

• Approved 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law 98-2024
• Awarded external audit contract to MNP LLP for $253,847 (5-year term)
• Approved $50,331 in Community Vibrancy Fund grants to 8 organizations
• Approved $10,000 grant to Lambton Shores Minor Baseball Association with in-kind matching
• Denied Forest Fritter Friends vibrancy request; approved $10,000 in CIP grants instead
• Denied ineligible vibrancy requests from Grand Bend Canada Day Fireworks Committee and Grand Bend Place
• Approved 2024 supplemental tax billings and write-offs
• Directed staff to initiate online public engagement for Grand Bend Community Centre design

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Board is meeting to consider the approval of the 2025 final budget. If approved, the budget will be forwarded to the Municipal Councils of Lambton Shores and South Huron.

• Approval of the 2025 Final Budget (Report STB 07-2024)
• Review of 2025 GBAJSB Operating budget
• Review of 2025 GBAJSB Capital budget
• Approval of October 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Council Meeting

Council will decide on Official Plan and Zoning amendments to permit retail stores on lands at 6324-6332 Townsend Line and 88 King St East, including a store under 500m². Other items include a site plan agreement for 9 Tattersall Lane, acceptance of a Rotary Club donation for beach accessibility, new stop signs in West Bosanquet, and authorization for EV fast charger installations at the Grand Bend Ontario Street Parking Lot.

• Official Plan Amendment OPA-04-2024 and Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-18-2024 to permit retail stores on Townsend Line and 88 King St East (Delmart Holdings)
• Site plan agreement for McCann Redi-Mix at 9 Tattersall Lane, Grand Bend (By-Law 93-2024)
• Acceptance of $71,000 in draft 2025 budget for Pinehill Cemetery operations and negotiations with United Church of Canada
• EV ChargeON grant for two Level 3 fast charger ports at Grand Bend Ontario Street Parking Lot (Report TR 28-2024)
• Discontinuation of current 2025 pre-budget survey; staff to develop new public engagement method for 2026

Council approved Official Plan Amendment OPA-04-2024 and Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-18-2024 for Delmart Holdings at 6324-6332 Townsend Line and 88 King St East, permitting retail stores and allowing a fence in lieu of a planting strip, with minimum floor area provisions. Council also approved a site plan agreement with McCann Developments Inc. for 9 Tattersall Lane in Grand Bend, supported two Level 3 EV fast charger ports at the Grand Bend Ontario Street Parking Lot, and agreed to negotiate a mutual transfer of Pinehill Cemetery with the United Church of Canada, adding $71,000 to the draft 2025 budget. Council discontinued the 2025 pre-budget survey in its present form and asked staff to consider a different public engagement method for 2026. All recorded votes carried; no tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved OPA-04-2024 and ZBA Z-18-2024 for Delmart Holdings at 6324-6332 Townsend Line and 88 King St East, permitting retail stores and a fence in lieu of a planting strip (carried)
• Approved By-Law 95 of 2024 (Official Plan Amendment No. 12) and By-Law 94 of 2024 (zoning by-law amendment) for Delmart (carried)
• Approved By-Law 93 of 2024 authorizing a site plan agreement with McCann Developments Inc. for 9 Tattersall Lane, Grand Bend (carried)
• Approved new stop signs in West Bosanquet (carried)
• Supported two Level 3 fast charger ports at the Grand Bend Ontario Street Parking Lot and authorized the CAO to sign the EV ChargeON Letter of Agreement (carried)
• Accepted the Rotary Club of Grand Bend donation of Mobi-Mats, Mobi-Chair, and Mobi-Deck through Corona Canada's Accessing Paradise Promotion (carried)
• Directed staff to negotiate a mutual transfer of Pinehill Cemetery with the United Church of Canada and include an additional $71,000 in the draft 2025 budget (carried)
• Discontinued the 2025 pre-budget survey in its present form and asked staff to consider a different public engagement method for 2026 (carried)

Special Council Meeting

At this special meeting, council will consider a staff report and vote on whether to apply to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for construction of a Grand Bend Community Centre. The project would proceed only if funding is awarded.

• Application to Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for Grand Bend Community Centre construction

Council approved an application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund to support the construction of a Grand Bend Community Centre. The project will proceed only if the municipality receives the requested funding.

• Approved application to Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (Carried)
• Approved Grand Bend Community Centre project subject to funding (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will vote on two minor variance applications. One would permit a 70-unit apartment building with a 4-storey, 15-metre height at 9 Tattersall Lane, Grand Bend, and is recommended for approval. The other, for a reduced front-yard setback for an attached garage at 10268 Brookbank Court, Southcott Pines, is recommended for denial.

• Minor Variance A17-2024: approve 70-unit apartment, 4-storey/15m height, 52.7m setback from Tattersall Lane (McCann Developments)
• Minor Variance A14-2024: deny reduced front-yard setback for attached garage at 10268 Brookbank Court, Southcott Pines (Paul & Joanne Maguire)
• Adopt minutes of September 25, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve the August 12, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss the 2024-2027 Multi Year Accessibility Plan. The committee will also review a presentation regarding a mobi mat donation for Grand Bend Beach.

• Approval of August 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of 2024-2027 Multi Year Accessibility Plan
• Presentation on Grand Bend Beach mobi mat donation

Council Meeting

Council will receive a report on Huron Shores Area Transit options and provide direction, including support for an application to provincial transit funds. They will also accept a $2,048,600 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund grant for the 2025 operating budget, approve a false alarm by-law, and decide on decommissioning the Thedford Centennial Garden Fountain. Correspondence on a proposed off-leash dog park and backyard chickens will be received.

• Direction on Huron Shores Area Transit future and potential application to Ontario Transit Investment Fund and Provincial Gas Tax
• Acceptance of $2,048,600 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund grant for 2025 budget
• By-law 89 of 2024 to regulate false alarms with OPP
• By-law 88-2024 authorizing encroachment agreement with Southcott Pines Park Association
• Report DCS 24-2024 recommending decommissioning of Thedford Centennial Garden Fountain

Council approved several staff reports and by-laws, including supporting further investigation of restructuring the LAWSS Board as a Municipal Service Corporation, directing staff to prepare reports on an off-leash dog park and a backyard chicken by-law, and approving the 2025 Council meeting schedule. Council also approved a false alarm by-law, decommissioned the Thedford Centennial Garden Fountain, and included a $2,048,600 provincial grant in the 2025 budget. For transit, Council directed the Mayor and CAO to seek partner funding and support grant applications to continue the Huron Shores Area Transit service.

• Supported further investigation of LAWSS Board restructuring as a Municipal Service Corporation
• Directed staff to prepare report on off-leash dog park proposal
• Directed staff to prepare report on backyard chicken by-law
• Approved decommissioning and removal of Thedford Centennial Garden Fountain
• Included $2,048,600 OMPF grant allocation in 2025 Operating Budget
• Directed Mayor and CAO to seek partner funding for transit, support grant applications, and convert Routes 3 and 4 to on-demand
• Approved 2025 Council meeting schedule
• Approved By-Law 89 of 2024 (False Alarms) and By-Laws 88, 89, 90 of 2024

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council will consider approving four zoning by-law amendments and a site plan agreement, along with the 2025 police budget and a drainage petition. The meeting includes presentations from the Seniors Advisory Committee and Pinehill Cemetery.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment for 38 Queen St. W., Forest
• Zoning By-Law Amendment for Eilber Park, Dietrich Crescent
• Site Plan Agreement for 1 Ontario St N & 5 Main St, Grand Bend
• 2025 Policing Costs of $3,679,998.00
• Gordon Road Drain construction petition

Lambton Shores Council approved four zoning and planning by-laws, including rezonings for 38 Queen Street West in Forest and lands near Dietrich Crescent in Grand Bend. The council also authorized a site plan agreement with Devcor Capital Inc. for properties in Grand Bend and included $3,679,998.00 for policing in the 2025 operating budget. Additionally, the council decided not to close Pinehill Cemetery and directed staff to prepare a report on transferring its ownership.

• Approved Zoning By-Law Amendment for 38 Queen St. W., Forest (By-Law 83-2024)
• Approved Zoning By-Law Amendment for lands abutting Dietrich Cres., Grand Bend (By-Law 85-2024)
• Approved site plan agreement with Devcor Capital Inc. for 1 Ontario St N & 5 Main St, Grand Bend (By-Law 84-2024)
• Approved temporary use agreement for 7771 Arkona Road (By-Law 86-2024)
• Directed staff to include $3,679,998.00 for 2025 policing costs in operating budget
• Confirmed intent not to close Pinehill Cemetery; directed staff to prepare ownership transfer report
• Supported King Street East Resurfacing Project application to MTO Connecting Links program
• Supported Thedford Watermain Improvement Project application to Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board is meeting to review the 2024 third quarter operations report. The board is also considering a recommendation to forward the 2025 draft operating and capital budgets to the Municipal Councils of Lambton Shores and South Huron for comment.

• 2024 Third Quarter Operations Report (STB 05-2024)
• 2025 GBAJSB Draft Operating Budget
• 2025 GBAJSB Draft Capital Budget

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board received the 2025 draft budget and recommended it be forwarded to the municipal councils of Lambton Shores and South Huron for comment. The board also received the 2024 third quarter operations report, which included clarification on phosphorus effluent objectives. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda as circulated (GBASTB#15-2024)
• Approved minutes of July 24, 2024 meeting (GBASTB#16-2024)
• Received 2024 Third Quarter Operations Report (GBASTB#16-2024)
• Received 2025 Draft Budget and recommended forwarding to councils (GBASTB#17-2024)
• Adjourned at 9:12 a.m. (GBASTB#18-2024)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review draft financial statements for the third quarter of 2024. Members are asked to provide direction on a future plan for the Huron Shores Area Transit service. The meeting also includes an update on Fire and Emergency Services.

• Third Quarter 2024 Draft Financial Statements (Report TR-20-2024)
• Huron Shores Area Transit update and request for direction on future planning (Report TR-21-2024)
• Fire and Emergency Services Update

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council will consider approving zoning by-law amendments for properties at 9530 Northville Road and 141 Main St, Thedford, along with site plan agreements for projects in Grand Bend and Forest. The meeting also includes a presentation on the West Bosanquet Stormwater Management Plan and a resolution urging continued provincial funding for Southwest Community Transit.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment Z14-2024 for 9530 Northville Road
• Zoning By-Law Amendment Z15-2024 for 141 Main St, Thedford
• Site Plan Agreement for 11 Tattersall Lane, Grand Bend
• Site Plan Agreement for Amtelecom Parkway & King St E, Forest
• King Street West Forest one-way traffic conversion approved in principle

Council approved two zoning by-law amendments (9530 Northville Road and 141 Main St, Thedford), two site plan agreements (11 Tattersall Lane, Grand Bend and Amtelecom Parkway/King St E, Forest), and several other items including a $2,500 patio grant for The Growling Gator. Council also accepted the termination of the Southcott Pines Roads Maintenance Agreement and approved in principle a one-way traffic conversion on King Street West in Forest. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved ZBA Z14-2024 for 9530 Northville Road (M2 to A1-89) via By-Law 78-2024
• Approved ZBA Z15-2024 for 141 Main St, Thedford (residential zone) via By-Law 79-2024
• Authorized site plan agreement for 11 Tattersall Lane, Grand Bend (McCann Redi-Mix)
• Approved site plan and $13,700 cash-in-lieu of parkland for Amtelecom Parkway/King St E, Forest
• Accepted termination of Southcott Pines Roads Maintenance Agreement; municipality to maintain roads from Oct 15, 2024
• Approved in principle one-way traffic conversion on King Street West, Forest; up to $50,000 for engineering
• Approved $2,500 Patio Grant for The Growling Gator under Community Improvement Plan
• Approved By-Law 76-2024 (Grand Bend Yacht Club agreement) and By-Laws 75, 77-82

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider three applications. It will deny a minor variance for 10268 Brookbank Court. It will approve a consent to sever a 2.6‑hectare parcel at 9310 & 9312 Arkona Road, subject to several conditions. It will also approve a consent to sever a lot at 52 Gill Road, Grand Bend, with conditions including a $1,000 cash‑in‑lieu payment.

• Denial of Minor Variance A‑14/2024 for 10268 Brookbank Court (attached garage, 4.88 m front yard setback).
• Approval of Consent B‑10/2024 to sever a 155 m × 170 m (2.6 ha) parcel at 9310 & 9312 Arkona Road, with conditions on reference plan, taxes, deed‑stamping fee, rezoning, drainage, road access, and two‑year certificate deadline.
• Approval of Consent B‑11/2024 to sever a lot at 52 Gill Road, Grand Bend, with conditions including reference plan, taxes, deed‑stamping fee, water/sewer connections, road access, $1,000 cash‑in‑lieu for parkland, shed relocation, and two‑year certificate deadline.

Council Meeting

Council will review a feasibility study for the Grand Bend Community Centre and consider a preliminary design contract. The meeting includes several zoning applications and the adoption of a multi-year accessibility plan.

• Proposed $75,000 contract to Skinner & Skinner Architects Inc. for Grand Bend Community Centre preliminary design
• Proposed $25,000 additional funding for Sump Pump Disconnection and Backwater Valve Grant Program
• Zoning and subdivision approval for 168 Elizabeth St., Thedford (Michael and Laura Ryan)
• Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 8152 Bog Line (VB Sand and Gravel)
• Proposed denial of zoning amendment for 9310 & 9312 Arkona Road (Nicole Thomson)

Council approved several planning applications, including rezoning for a sand and gravel operation, a subdivision in Thedford, and a lot severance on Arkona Road. They also approved $75,000 for preliminary design of a Grand Bend Community Centre and $25,000 in additional funding for a sump pump grant program. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved OPA and ZBA for VB Sand & Gravel at 8152 Bog Line (carried)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision and ZBA for Ryan at 168 Elizabeth St., Thedford (carried)
• Approved ZBA for Thomson at 9310-9312 Arkona Road (carried)
• Approved $75,000 for Skinner & Skinner Architects preliminary design of Grand Bend Community Centre (carried)
• Approved $25,000 additional funding for Sump Pump Disconnection and Backwater Valve Grant Program (carried)
• Approved 2023 Audited Financial Statements as presented by BDO LLP (carried)
• Adopted 2024-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare agreement with Grand Bend Yacht Club for winter storage (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing a minor variance application for a residential property in Forest. The body will decide on requests for a second floor addition and an unenclosed porch.

• Minor Variance A13-2024: Proposed second floor addition and unenclosed porch at 22 Queen St. W. Forest

Grand Bend Community Centre Ad Hoc Advisory Committee

The Grand Bend Community Centre Ad Hoc Advisory Committee met to approve minutes from July 24 and receive a final feasibility study. The study and supporting materials were presented, with a recommendation to forward the report to Council.

• Adoption of July 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Receipt of final Grand Bend Community Centre Feasibility Study (DCS 21-2024)
• Recommendation to forward feasibility study to Council

Council Meeting

The Lambton Shores Council is meeting to discuss a major bridge widening project and an Official Plan review. The body will also consider a fire services agreement with South Huron and various site-specific by-laws.

• Tender award to Mclean Taylor for $7,641,793.72 for the Ontario Street Bridge Widening Project
• Proposed adoption of Amendment No. 10 to the Lambton Shores Official Plan
• Site Plan Approval for Simply Paradise Interior Design at 21 Eighty One Crescent, including $10,200 cash in lieu of parkland
• South Huron Fire Services Agreement (By-Law 67 of 2024)
• Noise by-law exemption for 7715 Alfred St., Port Franks for August 31, 2024

Council approved the $7,641,793.72 tender from Mclean Taylor for the Ontario Street Bridge Widening Project, authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute contracts, and approved By-Law 68-2024 for the Connecting Links Program Agreement. Council also adopted Amendment No. 10 to the Official Plan, approved a site plan agreement for 21 Eighty One Crescent with $10,200 cash-in-lieu of parkland, and denied a request for seasonal parking passes on River Road from the Artists of Sunset Arts Gallery (7-2).

• Approved $7,641,793.72 tender for Ontario Street Bridge widening (carried)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 10 (carried)
• Approved site plan agreement for 21 Eighty One Crescent with $10,200 cash-in-lieu of parkland (carried)
• Denied seasonal parking passes on River Road for Artists of Sunset Arts Gallery (7-2)
• Approved South Huron Fire Services Agreement (carried)
• Approved noise exemption for 7715 Alfred St., Port Franks until 11 p.m. Aug 31, 2024 (carried)
• Approved By-Laws 61-2024 through 69-2024 (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Lambton Shores Accessibility Advisory Committee met virtually to approve the agenda and minutes, receive a multi-year accessibility plan, and review AODA customer service standards training. No substantive decisions were recorded beyond procedural approvals.

• Receive Report AAC 02-2024 – Multi Year Accessibility Plan
• Review AODA Customer Service Standards Training module
• Approve August 12, 2024 meeting agenda
• Adopt May 27, 2024 meeting minutes

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board will hold a procedural meeting to approve minutes and receive a second quarter operations report. No substantive decisions are scheduled.

• Receive 2024 Second Quarter Operations Report

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board met and approved the agenda, previous minutes, and the 2024 Second Quarter Operations Report. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 9:06 a.m.

• Approved agenda as circulated (GBAJSB#11-2024)
• Approved April 25, 2024 minutes (GBAJSB#12-2024)
• Received 2024 Second Quarter Operations Report (GBAJSB#13-2024)
• Adjourned at 9:06 a.m. (GBAJSB#14-2024)

Grand Bend Community Centre Ad Hoc Advisory Committee

The Grand Bend Community Centre Ad Hoc Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation and a draft report. The materials focus on a feasibility study for the community centre prepared by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants.

• Presentation of the Draft Grand Bend Community Centre Feasibility Study by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants
• Review of the Grand Bend Community Centre Feasibility Study - Draft July 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Lambton Shores Committee of Adjustment met on July 24, 2024 to consider two minor variance applications. It denied the application for 10098 Klondyke Road, which sought a 6.6 m building height and 223 m² lot coverage. It approved the application for 9649 Ipperwash Road, allowing 101.38 m² lot coverage for a garage addition, subject to septic‑system and building‑code conditions. The agenda and June 26 minutes were also approved, and the next meeting was set for August 28, 2024.

• Denial of Minor Variance A-11/2024 for 10098 Klondyke Road (6.6 m height, 223 m² lot coverage)
• Approval of Minor Variance A-12/2024 for 9649 Ipperwash Road (101.38 m² lot coverage) with septic and building‑code conditions
• Approval of the meeting agenda as presented
• Adoption of minutes from the June 26, 2024 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Scheduling of the next Committee of Adjustment meeting for August 28, 2024

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council meets to adopt minutes, approve zoning changes, award infrastructure tenders, and adjust transit fees. No closed session was scheduled. Several reports and recommendations were received, including a zoning amendment for 84 Royal Street, Thedford, and multiple infrastructure project tenders.

• Zoning change approved for 84 Royal Street, Thedford (C1 to R1 zone)
• Asphalt resurfacing tender awarded to Sev-Con Paving for $759,948.29
• Sidewalk replacement tender awarded to Autoform Contracting for $119,321.50
• Huron Shores Area Transit Monthly Pass to increase to $100 in September and $120 in January 2025
• Purchase of 33 and 35 King Street West, Forest, approved for $100,000 each

Council awarded three construction tenders for road resurfacing, sidewalks, and reconstruction. They also approved the purchase of two properties in Forest and updated transit fees and development charges.

• Approved $759,948.29 asphalt resurfacing contract to Sev-Con Paving
• Approved $119,321.50 sidewalk replacement contract to Autoform Contracting London Limited
• Approved $741,920.82 reconstruction contract to Birnam Excavating Ltd.
• Authorized purchase of 33 and 35 King Street West, Forest for $100,000 each
• Approved rezoning of 84 Royal Street, Thedford from C1 to R1
• Increased Huron Shores Area Transit Monthly Pass to $100 (Sept 1, 2024) and $120 (Jan 1, 2025)
• Approved $5,000 Property Improvement Grant for Bonnie Doone Manor
• Discontinued phase-in of development charges effective July 17, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Lambton Shores Committee of the Whole will approve previous meeting minutes, receive second quarter 2024 draft financial statements, and review a staff presentation on the Ontario Street Bridge Widening Project. The agenda lists these items for discussion and report receipt; no final decisions or votes are recorded.

• Approval of April 16/19, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Review of second quarter 2024 draft financial statements (Report TR-14-2024)
• Presentation on the Ontario Street Bridge Widening Project

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance application for Stephen and Virginia Loeb. The proposal involves constructing a detached accessory building in an exterior side yard with a height of 7.19m.

• Minor Variance A-10/2024: Detached accessory building at 7358 Kimmerly Drive, Port Franks

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council is deciding on a zoning amendment to permit a campground at 5958 Lakeshore Road. The meeting also includes approving street light contracts for Army Camp Road, waiving recreation fees for a youth program, and passing by-laws for drainage works and land leases.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-10-2024 to rezone portions of 5958 Lakeshore Road for a campground (Solis Beach Inc.)
• Acceptance of $49,915.49 tender from Field Electrical Contractors Inc. for Army Camp Road street lights
• Acceptance of $145,603.65 contract from Hydro One Networks Inc. for Army Camp Road street lights
• Waiver of $956.49 in rental fees for the Mastermind Youth Basketball Program at Shores Recreation Centre
• Passage of By-Law 36-2024 for Laird Drain drainage works

Lambton Shores Council approved Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-10-2024 to rezone portions of 5958 Lakeshore Road to permit a campground, and passed By-Law 54 of 2024 to implement it. Council also awarded street light construction and Hydro One contracts for Army Camp Road, waived $956.49 in rental fees for a youth basketball program, and authorized a Canada Community-Building Fund agreement. All recorded motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-10-2024 to permit a campground at 5958 Lakeshore Road (Solis Beach Inc.)
• Approved By-Law 54 of 2024 implementing the Solis Beach zoning amendment
• Awarded Army Camp Road street light tender to Field Electrical Contractors Inc. for $49,915.49 including HST
• Accepted Hydro One Networks Inc. customer service contract for $145,603.65 including HST
• Waived $956.49 in rental fees for Mastermind Youth Basketball Program at Shores Recreation Centre
• Authorized execution of the Canada Community-Building Fund Agreement
• Vested property at 6 Main St N. in Forest (roll number 3845 380 010 25000 0000) into the municipality's name and wrote off outstanding taxes
• Passed By-Laws 52-2024 through 56-2024, including agreements with Purdy's Fisheries and agricultural land leases

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several land-use amendments for properties on Ipperwash Road and Douglas Line. Additionally, the agenda includes decisions on new stop signs and one-way traffic conversion in Grand Bend.

• Zoning amendment for 9395 Ipperwash Road to 'Campgrounds and Trailer Parks'
• Zoning amendment for 5894 Douglas Line to remove H19 holding symbol
• One-way traffic conversion on River Road between Alberta Street and Ontario Street
• Installation of stop signs at Oak and Hill Streets and Oak and Huron Streets
• Drainage petition for the construction of a new John Coultis Branch Drain

Council approved Official Plan Amendment OPA-03-2024 and Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-08-2024 to re-designate and rezone 9395 Ipperwash Road for a campground and trailer park, adopting By-Laws 44 and 45 of 2024. Council also approved removing the H19 holding symbol from 5894 Douglas Line (By-Law 46 of 2024), approved one-way traffic on River Road between Alberta Street and Ontario Street in Grand Bend, and approved new stop signs at Oak and Hill Streets and Oak and Huron Streets in Grand Bend. A public meeting on the Ipperwash Road application drew numerous resident comments about beach overcrowding, parking, drainage, and environmental concerns; no vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA-03-2024 to re-designate 9395 Ipperwash Road as 'Campgrounds and Trailer Parks' (carried)
• Approved Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-08-2024 to rezone 9395 Ipperwash Road to 'Commercial-14 (C14) Zone' with site-specific provisions (carried)
• Approved By-Law 45 of 2024 adopting Amendment No. 11 to the Official Plan (carried)
• Approved By-Law 44 of 2024 implementing the zoning amendment for 9395 Ipperwash Road (carried)
• Approved removing the H19 holding symbol from 5894 Douglas Line for Roeland Plant Farms Inc. (carried)
• Approved one-way traffic conversion on River Road between Alberta Street and Ontario Street in Grand Bend (carried)
• Approved new stop signs at Oak and Hill Streets and Oak and Huron Streets in Grand Bend (carried)
• Accepted a drainage petition for John Coultis Branch Drain and appointed Spriet Associates to prepare an engineer's report (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and staff reports. Discussion includes a committee training module, a MYAP update, and committee updates regarding a feasibility study.

• Review of February 28, 2024, meeting minutes
• Committee Training Module
• MYAP Update
• Report AAC 01-2024 - Committee Updates
• Feasibility Study Presentation

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is considering a minor variance for a greenhouse addition at 5894 Douglas Line and a mixed-use building at 21 Eighty One Crescent. The proposal for the mixed-use building includes specific setback, parking, and driveway requirements.

• Minor variance for a greenhouse addition at 5894 Douglas Line (recommended for deferral)
• Minor variance for a 3-storey mixed use commercial/residential building at 21 Eighty One Crescent, Grand Bend
• Setback requirements of 2.0 m front yard, 1.5 m interior yard, and 2.0 m rear yard for 21 Eighty One Crescent
• Parking and driveway width variances for 21 Eighty One Crescent

Council Meeting

The Council will vote on establishing 2024 tax rates and approving several infrastructure tender awards. The agenda includes a zoning amendment for 9967 Lakeshore Road and the sale of municipal land at 50 Main Street West. Members will also review the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement.

• Zoning amendment for 9967 Lakeshore Road to permit a building and contracting establishment
• Tender award of $269,944.57 for the Port Franks Road coverall building project
• Sale of municipal land at 50 Main Street West for $298,000
• Tender award of $147,415.74 (including HST) for George Street gabion wall replacement
• Approval of the 2024 tax rates

Lambton Shores Council approved the sale of a municipal parcel in Grand Bend for $298,000 and authorized a zoning amendment for 9967 Lakeshore Road. The meeting also finalized tender awards for road and building projects, set 2024 tax rates, and approved a concession agreement for the Legacy Recreation Centre.

• Approved sale of Part 1 RPlan 25R11410 to abutting landowner for $298,000
• Approved Zoning By-Law Amendment for 9967 Lakeshore Road to Commercial Zone
• Deferred third reading of rezoning By-Law 41 until site plan agreement is signed
• Accepted tender from Britespan Building Systems for $269,944.57 (Coverall Building)
• Accepted tender from McCann Redi-Mix Inc. for $96,044.35 (Coverall Building)
• Accepted tender from Van Bree Drainage for $144,866.10 (George Street Gabion Wall)
• Approved 2024 Tax Rates by-law
• Approved 3-year concession agreement with Thedford Optimist Club for Legacy Recreation Centre

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several major infrastructure contracts including road resurfacing and water tower improvements. The agenda also includes discussions on the Official Plan Review, drainage works for Laird Drain, and various community event requests.

• Laird Drain drainage works by-law
• Lambton Shores Official Plan Review public meeting
• Sifton Properties request to extend draft approval for 5188 Cedar Point Line
• Forest Memorial Community Centre demolition tender: $306,178.02
• Legacy and Washington Parking Lots Resurfacing tender: $177,166.80

Council awarded several construction and resurfacing contracts and approved the internal financing for the purchase of the Bank of Montreal property. The board also refused a development extension for Sifton Properties Limited and approved grants for the Lambton Area Film and Food Festival.

• Approved $1,033,005.85 (Net HST) tar and chip resurfacing contract to 1197245 Ontario Ltd. O/A SevCon
• Approved $990,671.00 (incl. HST) Arkona Standpipe Improvements contract to Landmark Municipal Services ULC
• Approved $306,178.02 (incl. HST) Forest Memorial Community Centre demolition to Schouten Excavating Inc.
• Approved $177,166.80 (incl. HST) parking lot resurfacing to Armstrong Paving & Materials Group Ltd.
• Approved internal borrowing for Bank of Montreal property purchase and designated parking as paid
• Refused extension request for Vacant Land Condominium File No. 38C-03001 (LS) at 5188 Cedar Point Line
• Approved $2,000 cash and $1,212.05 in-kind grant for Lambton Area Film and Food Festival
• Approved $130,809.49 (Net HST) Army Camp Road asphalt shoulder contract to 1197245 Ontario Ltd. O/A SevCon

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board is meeting to approve the 2023 draft audited financial statements. The board will also receive a presentation from BDO Canada LLP regarding those statements and review the first quarter operations report for 2024.

• Approval of 2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements
• Presentation of 2023 Audited Financial Statements by BDO Canada LLP
• Review of 2024 First Quarter Operations Report

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is reviewing several applications including minor variances for residential additions, accessory structures, and deck construction. The agenda also includes a consent application regarding a waterline easement and a deferred variance for apartment conversions.

• Minor variance for 57 Huron Street to permit a 3.2 m front yard setback for a porch addition
• Minor variance for 6791 East Parkway Drive to permit an accessory structure in a front yard
• Minor variance for 10034 Huron Drive regarding a 0m top-of-bank setback for a deck
• Consent application for 6016 Lakeshore Road to convey a waterline easement to 6014 Lakeshore Road
• Deferred minor variance for 101 Main Street, Thedford to permit 5 residential apartment units without on-site parking

Committee of the Whole

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Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the draft financial statements for the first quarter of 2024. Additionally, staff will provide an update on strategic priorities and a feasibility study presentation.

• Report TR 07-2024: First Quarter 2024 Draft Financial Statements
• Q1 Strategic Priorities Update

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several administrative reports including water distribution summaries and development charges. Key discussions include a zoning amendment for 8545 Rawlings Road and the potential use of Municipal Accommodation Tax funds.

• Zoning By-Law Amendment for Ron Vanos at 8545 Rawlings Road
• Cemetery Grass Maintenance contract award to 4C Commercial Mowing for $63,280.00 per year
• Forest Business Improvement Area 2024 Budget of $28,500.00
• By-Law 29-2024 to appoint Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officers
• Review of 2023 Annual Water Reports for East and West Lambton Shores

Council approved a three-year cemetery grass maintenance contract with 4C Commercial Mowing for $63,280 per year and adopted the Forest Business Improvement Area 2024 budget at $28,500. Members decided against spring spot dredging at the Port Franks Marina, voting instead to refund dredging surcharges to returning slip holders. Additionally, council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 8545 Rawlings Road and passed several by-laws before adjourning.

• Sent letters of support for tile drain loans, cemetery administration, and natural gas access to provincial ministers
• Approved zoning by-law amendment ZO-05/2024 for 8545 Rawlings Road (By-Law 30 of 2024)
• Awarded cemetery grass maintenance RFP to 4C Commercial Mowing for $63,280 per year for three years
• Approved the 2023 Development Charges Statement and 2023 Cash in Lieu of Parkland statement
• Approved the Forest Business Improvement Area 2024 budget of $28,500
• Defeated a motion directing Tourism Sarnia-Lambton to prepare a draft work plan and agreement for a Municipal Accommodation Tax (4-5)
• Approved a motion directing staff to request a presentation from Tourism Sarnia-Lambton outlining anticipated revenues and promotion activities (7-2)
• Cancelled spring spot dredging at Port Franks Marina and refunded the 2024 dredging surcharge to returning slip holders

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee is considering several applications for land severances and minor variances. These include a lot addition at Bond Road, a residential lot severance at Rawlings Road, and the creation of five vacant residential lots on West Ipperwash Road.

• Minor variance and consent for 7422 & 7426 Bond Road, Port Franks
• Consent to sever a residential lot at 8545 Rawlings Road
• Consent to sever five vacant residential building lots on West Ipperwash Road
• $1,000.00 cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication for the Rawlings Road application

Special Council Meeting

The Council will meet via Zoom to conduct a closed session. This session is intended to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality.

• Closed Session regarding land acquisition or disposition under Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(c)

Council met for a special session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. The meeting was conducted primarily in a closed session and no public decisions were recorded.

• Approved move into Closed Session to discuss land acquisition or disposition (Carried)
• Approved March 27, 2024 Special Council Meeting Agenda (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several municipal items including land use amendments for West Ipperwash Road, various construction tender awards, and a community grant application. Discussions also cover transit reports, tax policy studies, and updates on cycling infrastructure.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments for Con. 19, Pt Lot 7, West Ipperwash Road
• Legacy Recreation Centre roof replacement tender award of $674,299.25 to Accent Roofing & Siding
• Application for up to $250,000 'My Main Street Community Activator Grant' for Forest parkette upgrades
• Elizabeth Street and Ravenswood Line reconstruction tender award of $2,529,719.35 to Cassidy Construction London Limited
• Kennedy Line Bridge watermain connection tender award of $310,603.46 to Rapid Drainage Ltd.

Council approved several construction and equipment contracts, including the Elizabeth Street and Ravenswood Line Reconstruction tender from Cassidy Construction London Limited at $2,529,719.35 including HST. Council also approved a Legacy Recreation Centre roof replacement, a gravel supply contract, a one-ton truck purchase, and a Kennedy Line Bridge watermain connection. A rezoning and Official Plan amendment for a 10.3-acre parcel on West Ipperwash Road was approved, and the Municipal Accommodation Tax report was tabled to April 6, 2024. All recorded votes carried.

• Approved Elizabeth Street and Ravenswood Line Reconstruction tender from Cassidy Construction London Limited at $2,529,719.35 including HST (Carried)
• Authorized Spriet Associates London Limited for contract administration at an upset limit of $211,574.48 including HST (Carried)
• Approved Legacy Recreation Centre roof replacement tender from Accent Roofing at $674,299.25 including HST (Carried)
• Approved Granular 'M' gravel supply from Johnston Brothers Bothwell Limited at $20.02/tonne net HST for 30,000 tonnes (Carried)
• Approved one-ton truck purchase from Exeter Chrysler at $122,348.08 net HST (Carried)
• Approved Kennedy Line Bridge watermain connection tender from Rapid Drainage Ltd. at $310,603.46 including HST (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA-02-2024 and Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-04-2024 for Con 19, Pt Lot 7, West Ipperwash Road (Carried)
• Tabled Municipal Accommodation Tax report to the April 6, 2024 Council meeting (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Lambton Shores Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve its February agenda and November meeting minutes. Members will discuss an update to the multi-year accessibility plan and a feasibility study for the Grand Bend Community Centre. The committee will also finalize its 2024 meeting schedule.

• Approval of the February 28, 2024 agenda and November 29, 2023 minutes
• Discussion on the multi-year accessibility plan update
• Review of the Grand Bend Community Centre feasibility study
• Approval of the 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting calendar

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing the 2024 operating and capital budgets and allocating 2023 surpluses to reserve funds. Additional discussions include site plan applications, community vibrancy requests, and infrastructure tender awards.

• Approval of the 2024 Operating and Capital Budget
• Grand Bend Beach Washroom Servicing tender award to McCann Redi-Mix Inc. for $217,532.07
• Allocation of $360,000.00 to Tax Rate Stabilization and $225,000.00 to Parking from 2023 surplus
• Site plan application for Gold Leaf Properties Inc. at 5 Argyle St, Forest
• Zoning By-Law Amendment application for 2 Allen St, Thedford

Lambton Shores Council adopted the 2024 Operating and Capital Budget and approved a $217,532.07 contract for Grand Bend Beach washroom servicing. The council also approved significant vibrancy fund grants for the Arkona Lions Club and Forest Legion, and directed staff to prepare a by-law for mandatory backwater valves in new construction.

• Approved 2024 Operating and Capital Budget (By-Law 15)
• Awarded Grand Bend Beach washroom tender to McCann Redi-Mix Inc. for $217,532.07
• Approved up to $148,253.00 for Arkona Lions Club capital upgrades
• Approved up to $66,163.44 for Forest Legion capital upgrades
• Approved site plan agreement for Gold Leaf Properties Inc. at 5 Argyle St
• Directed staff to prepare by-law for mandatory backwater valves in new construction
• Approved allocation of 2023 surplus: $360k to Tax Rate Stabilization, $225k to Parking
• Approved Warwick Fire Services Agreement Amendment (By-Law 13)

Council Meeting

Council will consider dredging options and funding for Port Franks Marina. The agenda also includes presentations for local vibrancy requests and a proposal to repeal the existing taxi licensing by-law.

• $573,887.45 contract award to All Season Excavating for Klondyke Pickleball and Tennis Court construction
• Review of dredging options and funding for Port Franks Marina
• Repeal of By-Law 4050-1992 regarding taxi licensing regulation
• Amendments to the Accessibility Committee Terms of Reference
• Agreement regarding the Poplar Avenue Boat Launch

Council voted 9-0 to receive Report CAO 01-2024 on Port Franks Marina dredging options and to amend 2024 marina rates with an 80% surcharge to cover the cost of spot dredging. Council also awarded the Klondyke Sports Park pickleball and tennis court construction contract to All Season Excavating for $573,887.45 including HST, funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund. By-Law 4050-1992 regulating taxicab owners and drivers was repealed, and Councillor Marsh was appointed to the Lambton Group Police Services Board. By-Laws 07-2024 through 10-2024 were passed, including agreements for the Poplar Ave. boat launch and Arvai Developments.

• Approved 80% surcharge on 2024 Port Franks Marina rates for spot dredging (9-0)
• Awarded Klondyke Sports Park pickleball/tennis court construction to All Season Excavating for $573,887.45 incl. HST, funded from Tax Stabilization Reserve
• Repealed By-Law 4050-1992 regulating taxicab owners and drivers
• Amended Accessibility Committee terms of reference to 5-8 public member appointees
• Appointed Councillor Marsh to the Lambton Group Police Services Board
• Approved By-Law 07-2024 authorizing the Poplar Ave. boat launch agreement with Arvai Developments
• Received correspondence items 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3
• Passed By-Laws 07-2024 through 10-2024 (first, second, third reading)

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board is reviewing the 2023 Year End Report. The board is also proposing a 2024 meeting calendar that includes specific dates for budget discussions and final budget approval.

• Review of the 2023 Year End Report
• Establishment of 2024 meeting dates for April, July, October, December, and January
• October 10, 2024, scheduled as a budget meeting
• December 12, 2024, set for final budget approval

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board approved its agenda and adopted the minutes of its December 14, 2023 meeting. The board received the 2023 Year-End Report and set its 2024 meeting schedule, including budget meetings on October 10 and October 24, 2024, final budget approval on December 12, 2024, and a January 30, 2025 meeting. The board also discussed continuing to meet by Zoom. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the February 2, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the December 14, 2023 minutes (carried)
• Received the 2023 Year-End Report (carried)
• Set 2024 meeting dates: April 25, July 25, October 10 (budget), October 24 (budget if required), December 12 (final budget approval), and January 30, 2025 (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:09 a.m. (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is considering a minor variance for a detached accessory building in Grand Bend. The proposal includes specific conditions regarding driveway width, tree preservation, and septic system protection.

• Minor Variance A-02/2024: 55.2 m2 detached accessory building at 10196 Shoreline Drive, Grand Bend

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several zoning by-law amendment applications for properties in Forest and Thedford. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on a vibrancy request from the Grand Bend Art Centre and various community grant requests.

• Zoning amendment for Gold Leaf Properties at Clyde Street, Forest
• Zoning amendment for Karl and June Elliott at 2 Allen St, Thedford
• Zoning amendment for Larry Wellington et al. at Fraser Crescent & VanRooyen Court, Forest
• $64,628.00 in community grant requests
• By-Law 02-2024 regarding an Interim Tax Levy

Council approved two zoning by-law amendments for residential developments in Thedford and Forest. Funding was granted to the Grand Bend Art Centre and for 2024 community grant requests. One zoning application for lot coverage in Forest was deferred.

• Approved rezoning of 2 Allen St, Thedford to permit 2 dwellings (7-2)
• Approved rezoning of property south of Clyde St, Forest for townhouse development (Carried)
• Deferred rezoning of Plan 25M102, Fraser Crescent and VanRooyen Court, Forest for 40% lot coverage (Carried)
• Approved up to $31,413.00 for Grand Bend Art Centre Paint Ontario project (Carried)
• Approved $64,628.00 in eligible 2024 community grants pending budget adoption (Carried)
• Passed By-Laws 02-2024 through 06-2024 (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will review the 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget for discussion. The agenda also includes a report on spot dredging operations and the passage of By-Law 01-2024.

• Review of 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budget (TR Report 01-2024)
• Report on spot dredging operations
• Passage of By-Law 01-2024

Council approved several additions to the 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets, including funding for sports facilities and healthcare recruitment. The board also authorized dockage rate increases at Port Franks Marina to recover dredging costs. Some capital purchases, including a fire department squad truck, were deferred or modified.

• Approved $500,000 for Pickleball/Tennis Courts at Klondyke Sports Park (8-1)
• Approved $17,814 for Blue Coast Primary Care doctor recruitment (9-0)
• Approved $275,000 for a storage building funded via Building and Facilities Reserve Fund (6-3)
• Approved $25,000 for Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce (9-0)
• Approved $70,000 for Shores Recreation Centre emergency generator (5-4)
• Approved dockage rate increase at Port Franks Marina to approx. 1.6x 2023 rates
• Deferred purchase of Fire Department squad truck to 2025 budget (5-4)
• Approved inclusion of Economic Development Officer position in 2024 budget (8-1)