Lambton Shores public meetings in 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider three land-use applications. Two requests involve severing lot mergers to create separate parcels, while one request seeks a variance for fence height.

• Consent B14-2025: Request to sever a lot merger and re-establish two separate lots at 8529 Townsend Line
• Consent B15-2025: Request to sever a residential parcel at 10059 Jennison Crescent from a commercial parcel at 10456 Lakeshore Road
• Variance A16-2025: Request for a 2.44 m (8 ft) tall solid fence at 10168 Edmunds Blvd (recommended for denial)

Council Meeting

The council will vote on a Zoning By‑Law Amendment (Z13‑2024) and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 9827 Parkview Crescent, and adopt By‑Laws 78‑2025, 79‑2025, 80‑2025 and 81‑2025. It will also approve $30,000 of Community Improvement Plan grants for 101 Main Street and deny a request to waive a tidy‑yard fee violation.

• Zoning By‑Law Amendment Z13‑2024 & Draft Plan of Subdivision for 9827 Parkview Crescent (2802184 Ontario Inc.)
• By‑Law 78‑2025 amending By‑Law 49‑2019 to establish and regulate the Fire Department
• By‑Law 80‑2025 approving the 2026 Fees and Charges By‑Law
• $30,000 Community Improvement Plan grants for 101 Main Street (facade, accessibility, restoration, energy, housing)
• Denial of fee‑waiver request for a Tidy Yard By‑Law violation

Finance Committee

The Lambton Shores Finance Committee will meet on December 11, 2025 at the Public Works Building, 9575 Port Franks Road. The committee will receive the Draft 2026 Capital Budget report (TR 42‑2025) for information. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Receive Draft 2026 Capital Budget report (TR 42‑2025) for information

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board will consider and potentially approve the final 2026 operating and capital budgets, and set meeting dates for 2026 and early 2027. The budget, once approved, will be forwarded to the Lambton Shores and South Huron councils.

• Report STB 07-2025 – 2026 Final Budget (operating and capital) to be approved
• Report STB 08-2025 – Proposed 2026 Board Meeting Dates (seven meetings from Feb 2026 to Feb 2027)
• Minutes of the October 2, 2025 meeting to be adopted
• No correspondence or closed session scheduled

Finance Committee

The Lambton Shores Finance Committee will review the Draft 2026 Operating Budget and consider a report on Jericho Road Improvements. The committee will also adopt the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting.

• Review Draft 2026 Operating Budget (Report TR 41-2025)
• Receive report on Jericho Road Improvements (DPW 20-2025)
• Adopt minutes from October 21, 2025 Finance Committee meeting
• Consider Community Grant Program for Forest Garden Club

Council Meeting

Council will consider accepting a $332,104.60 tender from VanBree Infrastructure for the Decker Road/Decker Creek culvert replacement. Other decisions include approving the Ravenswood Drain report and setting a Court of Revision for January 2026, authorizing $40,117.32 for Northside vessel navigation lights and additional $30,000 for modifications, and repealing the existing Parks and Facilities By-Law to adopt a new one. Routine items include adoption of previous minutes and correspondence from conservation authorities.

• Award of tender to VanBree Infrastructure for Decker Road/Decker Creek Culvert Replacement at $332,104.60
• Acceptance of quote from John Duffy Electrical for Northside vessel modifications: $40,117.32 + HST
• Additional $30,000 from Harbour Maintenance Reserve for Northside vessel modifications and craning
• Adoption of Ravenswood Drain report and setting Court of Revision for January 13, 2026
• Repeal of By-Law 13 of 2021 and approval of new Parks and Facilities By-Law 75 of 2025

The council approved the $332,104.60 Decker Road / Decker Creek culvert replacement contract and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign the agreement. It accepted a $40,117.32 quote for Northside vessel navigation lights, funded it and allocated an additional $30,000 for vessel modifications. By‑Law 76‑2025 for the Ravenswood Drain and By‑Law 75‑2025 for Parks and Facilities were read and passed. Staff were directed to prepare reports on regional conservation‑authority boundaries and the Port Franks Forested Dunes KBA.

• Agenda approved as presented (carried)
• Minutes of November 18, 2025 adopted (carried)
• Ravenswood Drain report received, by‑law read twice, Court of Revision set for Jan 13 2026 (carried)
• Northside Vessel Modifications quote $40,117.32 accepted; $30,000 additional funding allocated (carried)
• By‑Law 75‑2025 Parks and Facilities amendment defeated (defeated)
• Decker Road / Decker Creek culvert tender from VanBree Infrastructure ($332,104.60) accepted; Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign (carried)
• By‑Laws 75‑2025, 76‑2025, and 77‑2025 read, passed, and signed (carried)
• Staff directed to prepare reports on conservation‑authority boundaries and Port Franks Forested Dunes KBA (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lambton Shores Committee of Adjustment will hear two minor variance applications. The first, at 7604 Biddulph Street, Port Franks, requests a reduced front yard setback and porch encroachment for a new single detached dwelling. The second, at 10 Bayley Street, Forest, requests a larger accessory building addition. Staff recommend refusal of both applications.

• Minor Variance A14-2025 for Craig Russell at 7604 Biddulph Street, Port Franks: proposed 4.5 m front yard setback and 3 m porch encroachment; staff recommends refusal.
• Minor Variance A15-2025 for Gregory Vandenberg at 10 Bayley Street, Forest: proposed 64.5 m² addition to an existing 53.5 m² accessory building (total 118 m²); staff recommends refusal.

Council Meeting

Council will vote on a single-source purchase of a prefabricated accessible washroom at Rotary Civic Square for $130,000. They will also consider site plan agreements for Stonekraft Landscaping at 9967 Lakeshore Road and Lambton Kent District School Board at 6314 Townsend Line. Other items include a dog park proposal, conservation authority budgets, and vesting an unsuccessful tax sale property.

• Single-source purchase of accessible washroom at Rotary Civic Square for $130,000
• Site plan agreement for Stonekraft Landscaping at 9967 Lakeshore Road
• Site plan agreement for Lambton Kent District School Board at 6314 Townsend Line
• Dog park proposal: staff directed to assess public support
• Vesting of tax sale property on Arkona Road, writing off $11,707.45 in taxes

The council accepted a single‑source purchase of a prefabricated accessible washroom for Rotary Civic Square at a cost of $130,000. It also approved site‑plan agreements for Stonekraft Landscaping Supplies and the Lambton Kent District School Board, and added funding for two conservation authorities to the 2026 draft budget. Additional actions included vesting a municipal property, adopting several by‑laws, and appointing a new Chair of the Court of Revision.

• Approved $130,000 single‑source purchase for Rotary Civic Square washroom (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 73‑2025 authorizing site‑plan agreement for 9967 Lakeshore Road (Carried)
• Authorized site‑plan agreement with Lambton Kent District School Board for forest school site (Carried)
• Included $308,049 for Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority in 2026 budget (Carried)
• Included $100,911 for St. Clair Conservation Authority in 2026 budget (Carried)
• Vested title to property on Arkona Road and wrote off $11,707.45 in taxes (Carried)
• Adopted By‑Law 41‑2024 and By‑Laws 73‑2025, 74‑2025 (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Dodge as Chair of the Court of Revision (Carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the 2024‑2027 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan. The committee will consider two staff reports: one on a proposed four‑season accessible washroom at Rotary Civic Square and another on the King Street West Forest public consultation. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve the meeting agenda
• Adopt minutes from the August 11, 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting
• Discuss the 2024‑2027 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan
• Receive Report DCS 31‑2025 on the Rotary Civic Square Four‑Season Accessible Washroom
• Receive Report DPW 21‑2025 on the King Street West Forest Public Consultation

Special Council Meeting

Council will consider awarding a $129,999.10 contract for concrete pads and approving standardized agreements for transit infrastructure partners.

• Award contract for HSAT concrete pads to Dicocco Contractors Inc. for $129,999.10
• Approve standardized Transit Infrastructure Encroachment Agreement for HSAT
• Authorize Mayor and Clerk to sign transit infrastructure agreements

The council accepted a Dicocco Contractors Inc. tender of $129,999.10 (net $132,287.08) for Huron Shores Area Transit concrete pads. It also approved the standardized Transit Infrastructure Encroachment Agreement for HSAT and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contracts. Staff were directed to enter similar agreements with all transit partners where HSAT infrastructure is or will be installed. The meeting agenda was approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted Dicocco Contractors Inc. tender for HSAT concrete pads ($129,999.10 excl. HST, $132,287.08 net) – carried
• Approved the HSAT Transit Infrastructure Encroachment Agreement – carried
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign both the concrete pads contract and the encroachment agreement – carried
• Directed staff to enter encroachment agreements with all HSAT transit partners – carried
• Approved meeting agenda as presented – carried
• Adjourned the special council meeting at 4:11 pm – carried

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council will consider several land-use amendments, including an Official Plan and zoning change for a residential development at 16 Sauble River Road and 18 Eighty One Crescent. They will also vote on drainage works for the Robinson Monkhouse and John Coultis drains, a paving contract for the Forest Connecting Link ($401,390.50), and an internet voting services contract for the 2026 election ($49,161.97). Other items include extending ice season at Shores Recreation Centre and adopting a new cemetery by-law.

• OPA and ZBA for residential development at 16 Sauble River Road & 18 Eighty One Crescent (Coastline Properties Inc.)
• Tender award to Dufferin Construction Company for Forest Connecting Link paving, $401,390.50
• Adoption of drainage works by-laws for Robinson Monkhouse Drain and John Coultis Drain, with Court of Revision set for Nov 18, 2025
• Contract with Simply Voting Inc. for internet voting in 2026 municipal election, $49,161.97
• Extended ice season at Shores Recreation Centre through May 13, 2026, contingent on 40 hours/week ice rental

The council adopted Official Plan Amendment OPA‑02‑2025 and Zoning By‑Law Amendment ZO‑11/2025 to re‑designate the lands at 16 Sauble River Rd and 18 Eighty‑One Crescent for residential use. By‑Laws 69‑2025 and 70‑2025 implementing those changes were also approved. Additional actions included accepting a $401,390.50 tender for the Forest Connecting Link paving, approving a $49,161.97 contract with Simply Voting for 2026 internet voting, extending the Shores Recreation Centre ice season to May 13 2026, and adopting the 2026 council meeting schedule.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OPA‑02‑2025 for 16 Sauble River Rd & 18 Eighty‑One Crescent (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By‑Law Amendment ZO‑11/2025 for the same lands (Carried)
• Adopted By‑Law 69‑2025 to amend the Official Plan (Carried)
• Adopted By‑Law 70‑2025 to implement the zoning amendment (Carried)
• Accepted $401,390.50 tender from Dufferin Construction for Forest Connecting Link paving (Carried)
• Approved $49,161.97 contract with Simply Voting Inc. for 2026 internet voting services (Carried)
• Extended the Shores Recreation Centre ice season to May 13 2026 (Carried)
• Approved the 2026 Council meeting schedule (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee will consider three consent applications to sever and re‑zone parcels in Grand Bend, Forest and Lambton Shores. The Coastline Properties consent (B10‑2025 & B11‑2025) proposes two residential lots and one commercial lot at 16 Sauble River Road and 18 Eighty One Crescent, with conditions including a $275 ABCA fee and a $2,000 cash‑in‑lieu parkland dedication. The Denning’s Limited consent (B12‑2025) seeks to sever part of the rear yard at 8 Watt Street and add it to Strictly Sunrooms at 5 Victoria Street. The McCann consent (B13‑2025) requests a 4.57 m easement along the southern edge of 7971 Rawlings Road for driveway access, and the meeting will also adopt the September 24 minutes and approve the agenda.

• Consent B10‑2025 & B11‑2025 – sever 16 Sauble River Road & 18 Eighty One Crescent, Grand Bend into two residential lots and one commercial lot; includes $275 ABCA fee and $2,000 cash‑in‑lieu parkland dedication
• Consent B12‑2025 – sever rear‑yard portion of 8 Watt Street, Forest and transfer to Strictly Sunrooms at 5 Victoria Street
• Consent B13‑2025 – grant a 4.57 m easement along the southern edge of 7971 Rawlings Road for driveway access
• Adopt minutes from the September 24, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• Approve the October 22, 2025 Committee of Adjustment agenda

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive Report TR 32-2025 on the January 1 – September 30, 2025 budget variance, including operating and capital summaries. They will also hear updates on forest industrial land availability and economic development initiatives. Procedural items include approval of the agenda and adoption of the July 29, 2025 minutes.

• Receipt of Report TR 32-2025: 2025 Budget Variance (Jan–Sep) with operating and capital summaries
• Forest Industrial Land Update – Q3 2025
• Economic Development Update – October 2025
• Adoption of July 29, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes

Finance Committee

The Lambton Shores Finance Committee will meet on October 21, 2025. The committee will consider staff Report TR 33‑2025, which provides an update on the Prudent Investor Standard and recommends receiving Report TR 31‑2025 for adoption of that standard. Routine items include approval of the agenda, minutes, and declarations of pecuniary interest before adjourning the meeting.

• Consideration of Report TR 33‑2025 – Prudent Investor Update and Next Steps (recommendation to receive Report TR 31‑2025 for adoption of the Prudent Investor Standard)

Council Meeting

The council will decide on several staff reports and contracts, including a denial of an interest-free loan to the Forest Curling Club, acceptance of HVAC and asphalt patching tenders, and a review of the Grand Bend Community Centre project to reduce costs. A new fireworks by-law and amendments to fire service and fee by-laws are also on the agenda.

• Encroachment agreement at 20 Main Street West, Grand Bend with Devcor Capital Inc. (By-Law 63-2025)
• Tender award of $107,458.56 for HVAC unit at Legacy Recreation Centre to Combustiontechs
• Tender award of $145,772.07 for 2025 asphalt patching to Sev-Con Paving
• Denial of Forest Curling Club's request for an interest-free loan from the Community Vibrancy Fund
• Direction to staff to review Grand Bend Community Centre design and explore fundraising options

The council approved an encroachment agreement for 20 Main Street West and By‑Law 63‑2025. It accepted a $107,458.56 HVAC tender for the Legacy Recreation Centre and a $145,772.07 asphalt‑paving tender. A new Fireworks By‑Law was ordered, and the Forest Curling Club large vibrancy request was approved. By‑Laws 52‑2025 through 65‑2025 were passed, and staff were directed to prepare a report on CICA concerns and review the Grand Bend Community Centre design and budget.

• Approved Encroachment Agreement for 20 Main St. W. and By‑Law 63‑2025 (Carried)
• Accepted HVAC tender from Combustiontechs for $107,458.56 net HST (Carried)
• Accepted asphalt‑patching tender from 1197245 Ontario Limited for $145,772.07 excl. HST (Carried)
• Ordered staff to prepare a new Fireworks By‑Law (Carried)
• Approved Forest Curling Club Large Vibrancy request (Carried)
• Passed By‑Laws 52‑2025 through 65‑2025 (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a report on Centre Ipperwash Community Association concerns (Carried)
• Directed staff to review Grand Bend Community Centre design, budget, alternate sites, and fundraising options (Carried)

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board will consider Staff Report STB 06-2025 on the 2026 draft budget. The board will receive the report and recommend forwarding the budget to the municipal councils of Lambton Shores and South Huron for comment. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, adoption of the August 1, 2025 minutes, and adjournment.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Adoption of minutes from the August 1, 2025 meeting
• Staff Report STB 06-2025 – 2026 Draft Budget (operating and capital)
• No correspondence or presentations scheduled
• Adjournment of the meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review a minor variance application for a property in Lambton Shores. The body will decide whether to permit the construction of an accessory structure in a front yard.

• Minor Variance A13-2025: Request to build an accessory structure in the front yard at 8594 Vance Drive

Council Meeting

This meeting includes decisions on several capital projects and policy updates. Council will consider awarding a $108,389.05 tender for Forest Parkette Expansion and a $102,860.97 tender for Dietrich Crescent Widening. A new stop sign at Louisa and Cameron Streets in Thedford is proposed. Council will also vote on adopting the Prudent Investor Standard for investments and an agreement with ORHMA for short-term rental tax collection.

• Tender award for Forest Parkette Expansion: $108,389.05 to Frank Van Bussel and Sons Limited
• Tender award for Dietrich Crescent Widening: $102,860.97 to All Seasons Excavating
• New stop sign at corner of Louisa and Cameron Streets in Thedford
• Adoption of Prudent Investor Standard and agreement with ONE JIB for investment management
• Approval of Lakeshore Eco-Network vibrancy grant request recommended

The council approved the 2024 audited financial statements and accepted a $108,389 tender to expand Forest Parkette. It also adopted the Prudent Investor Standard, approved a new stop sign at Louisa and Cameron Streets, a $102,861 tender for Dietrich Crescent widening, and a $3,055 agreement with the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association. Staff were directed to prepare an RFP for a new fire pumper‑tanker and to study a busking by‑law amendment.

• Approved 2024 audited financial statements (TR 27-2025) – carried
• Approved Lakeshore Eco‑Network Large Vibrancy request – carried
• Accepted Forest Parkette Expansion tender from Frank Van Bussel and Sons Limited for $108,389.05 (net $110,296.70) – carried
• Approved installation of new stop sign at Louisa and Cameron Streets, Thedford – carried
• Accepted Dietrich Crescent Widening tender from 2044970 Ontario Inc (All Seasons Excavating) for $102,860.97 (net $104,671.33) – carried
• Authorized single‑source agreement with Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association and revised budget to include $3,055 expense – carried
• Adopted Prudent Investor Standard and Enabling By‑law – carried
• Directed staff to prepare RFP for replacement fire pumper‑tanker – carried

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review a minor variance application for properties on West Ipperwash Road. The proposal seeks to legalize existing structures that do not meet current setback requirements.

• Minor Variance A12-2025 for 9326/9338 West Ipperwash Road to permit a 1.2m interior yard setback for park model homes and sheds
• Proposed 3.3m interior yard encroachment for decks and stairs at 9326/9338 West Ipperwash Road

Council Meeting

Council will award tenders for capital projects including asphalt resurfacing ($608,195.38) and streetlight replacement ($230,201.91), consider zoning amendments for properties at 9803 Parkview Crescent and 46-62 Main Street East, and discuss a motion to fund Jericho Road improvements. A public meeting on the Kennedy Line Drain and an update on the Forest King Street Parkette are also on the agenda.

• Tender award to Armstrong Paving for $608,195.38 for asphalt resurfacing
• Tender award to KWS Electric for $230,201.91 for streetlight fixture replacement
• Zoning amendment to remove H17 holding symbol at 46-62 Main Street East, Grand Bend
• Zoning amendment to permit a secondary dwelling unit at 9803 Parkview Crescent
• Notice of motion to fund Jericho Road improvements using Vibrancy funds and borrowing

Council adopted by‑laws approving zoning amendments for 9803 Parkview Crescent and for 46‑62 Main St E., accepted streetlight and asphalt tender contracts, and authorized signing of the Ontario Trillium Foundation grant contract with added funding. The council also supported a Senate report on soil health, considered increased funding for the Forest‑Lambton Museum Society, and resolved to present a Jericho Road improvement report before the 2026 budget (7‑2 vote).

• Approved Zoning By‑Law 53 of 2025 (secondary dwelling at 9803 Parkview Crescent) – Carried
• Approved Zoning By‑Law 54 of 2025 (remove H17 holding symbol at 46‑62 Main St E.) – Carried
• Accepted streetlight fixture replacement tender from KWS Electric for $230,201.91 – Carried
• Accepted asphalt resurfacing tender from Armstrong Paving and Materials Group Ltd. for $608,195.38 – Carried
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign Ontario Trillium Foundation grant contract and added $122,900 to Forest Downtown Parkette Phase 1 budget – Carried
• Supported Senate Committee report “Critical Ground: Why Soil is Essential…” – Carried
• Considered request for increased Forest‑Lambton Museum Society funding for 2026 budget – Carried
• Resolved to present a Jericho Road improvement project report before the 2026 budget (7‑2 vote) – Carried

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The committee will also receive a staff report regarding the Forest King Street Parkette project.

• Discussion of 2024-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Receipt of Report DCS 24-2025 regarding Forest King Street Parkette

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The meeting agenda contains only technical placeholders and no actionable decisions, discussions, or public hearings. The board is not considering any specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will approve the agenda, adopt the April 15, 2025 minutes, receive a fire department apparatus review, receive an update on the Ontario Street Bridge construction project, and receive the draft second‑quarter 2025 financial statements.

• Receive Fire Department "Fire Response Apparatus Review" presentation
• Receive DPW report on Ontario Street Bridge Construction Project (Report DPW 11‑2025)
• Receive Draft Second Quarter 2025 Financial Statements (Report TR 27‑2025)
• Approve the meeting agenda as presented
• Adopt the April 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and adopted the April 15 minutes. It received the Fire Response Apparatus Review presentation, the Ontario Street Bridge construction update, and the Second Quarter 2025 draft financial statements. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

• Approved July 29, 2025 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted April 15, 2025 Committee minutes (Carried)
• Received Fire Response Apparatus Review presentation (Carried)
• Received Ontario Street Bridge construction update report (Carried)
• Received Second Quarter 2025 draft financial statements report (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 p.m. (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review two applications regarding land severance and lot additions. These decisions affect property boundaries and land use for residential and veterinary purposes.

• Consent B08-2025: Proposal to sever a residential lot with a surplus farm dwelling at 9136 Arkona Road, including a $1,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland payment
• Consent B-09-2025: Proposal to convey approximately 0.26 ha (0.64 ac) from 6378 Townsend Line as a lot addition to 6372 Townsend Line

Council Meeting

The council will receive and adopt the 2025 Asset Management Plan, directing staff to publish it and incorporate its recommendations into future budgets. It will also consider a temporary use request for a drive‑thru trailer at 80 King Street East, fund an EV charger project with $11,821.93 from the Equipment Reserve Fund, approve a Municipal Accommodation Tax by‑law, and approve a $5,000 façade grant for 115 Main Street, Thedford.

• Adopt Asset Management Plan 2025 and direct staff actions
• Approve temporary use by‑law for a drive‑thru trailer at 80 King St. E.
• Fund EV charger installation $11,821.93 from Equipment Reserve Fund
• Approve Municipal Accommodation Tax by‑law (By‑Law 45‑2025)
• Approve $5,000 façade improvement grant for 115 Main St., Thedford

The council adopted the 2025 Asset Management Plan and directed its integration into future budgets. It approved a temporary‑use agreement for a drive‑thru trailer at 80 King Street East and funded the unfunded portion of an EV‑charger project ($11,821.93) from the Equipment Reserve Fund. Transit monthly passes were raised to $140 (effective Aug. 15, 2025) and $160 (effective Jan. 1, 2026), and By‑Law 45‑2025 establishing a Municipal Accommodation Tax was approved. Additional actions included approving a parking‑lot licence for 9723 Ipperwash Road (6‑to‑3 vote), adopting the Procurement and Asset Disposal Policy, and endorsing the Municipal Service Corporation business case.

• Adopted Asset Management Plan 2025 (Carried)
• Approved temporary‑use agreement and By‑Law 47‑2025 for 80 King St E (Carried)
• Funded $11,821.93 unfunded EV‑charger costs from Equipment Reserve Fund (Carried)
• Increased HSAT monthly pass to $140 (Aug 15 2025) and $160 (Jan 1 2026) and amended Fees and Charges By‑Law (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 45‑2025 Municipal Accommodation Tax (Carried)
• Issued parking‑lot licence for 9723 Ipperwash Rd to DeJong’s Grand Bend Clothing Inc. (6‑to‑3)
• Approved Procurement and Asset Disposal Policy CP‑FS‑POL‑004 (Carried)
• Approved Municipal Service Corporation business case and directed preparation of incorporation documents (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lambton Shores Committee of Adjustment will review four applications for minor variances and one consent request. The body is set to decide on permits for accessory structures, a balcony, a new dwelling, and a waterline easement.

• Minor Variance A09-2025: 9759 Northville Crescent (2 accessory structures)
• Minor Variance A10-2025: 16 Pine St., Grand Bend (balcony)
• Minor Variance A11-2025: 70 MacHenry St., Forest (dwelling)
• Consent B07-2025: 7396 Dolway Dr., Port Franks (waterline easement)
• Consent B07-2025 fee: $275 to Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

Council Meeting

Council will consider refusing a zoning by-law amendment for 9723 Ipperwash Road requested by DeJong's Grand Bend Clothing Inc. Other items include adopting the Smejkal Drain report and setting a Court of Revision, declaring a parcel abutting 8811 Arkona Road surplus and selling parts directly, approving a noise exemption for 10347 Huron Wood Drive, and installing new stop signs at Beach & Hill Streets and Alfred Crescent.

• Refusal of ZBA Z07-2025 for 9723 Ipperwash Road (Grand Bend Clothing Inc.)
• Adoption of Smejkal Drain works and setting Court of Revision for July 15, 2025
• Declaration of surplus land at 8811 Arkona Road with direct sale of Parts 3 & 5 and transfer of Parts 2 & 4 to County
• Noise exemption approved for 10347 Huron Wood Drive on August 16, 2025 until 11:00 pm
• New stop signs approved at Beach & Hill Streets in Grand Bend and Alfred Crescent & Alfred Street in Port Franks

Council declared the parcel of land abutting 8811 Arkona Road surplus, approved its sale to the abutting owners for parts 3 and 5, and transferred parts 2 and 4 to the County of Lambton. The council also adopted the Smejkal Drain report and set a Court of Revision date, approved the Forest Lawn Bowling Club agreement and authorizing bylaw, and approved amendments to the Community Vibrancy Fund policy while repealing the seasonal decorations purchasing policy. New stop signs were approved for Grand Bend and Port Franks, a zoning by‑law amendment will be prepared for 9723 Ipperwash Road, and a $7,500 environmental site‑assessment grant was approved for 113 Pearl Street.

• Declared Arkona Road parcel surplus and sold parts 3 & 5 to owners (Carried)
• Transferred Arkona Road parts 2 & 4 to County of Lambton (Carried)
• Adopted Smejkal Drain report and set Court of Revision for July 15, 2025 (Carried)
• Approved Forest Lawn Bowling Club agreement and authorizing bylaw (Carried)
• Approved amended Community Vibrancy Fund – Small Projects policy and repealed seasonal decorations purchasing policy (Carried)
• Approved installation of new stop signs at Beach St & Hill St (Grand Bend) and Alfred Crescent & Alfred St (Port Franks) (Carried)
• Received and will prepare zoning by‑law amendment for 9723 Ipperwash Road to permit a commercial parking lot (Carried)
• Approved $7,500 environmental site‑assessment grant for 113 Pearl Street (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider setting the 2025 tax rates and approving three site plan agreements for developments in Forest, Grand Bend, and along Lakeshore Road. They will also hear a presentation on investment diversification and decide on a Forest BIA event and budget.

• By-law 38-2025 establishing 2025 municipal tax rates
• Site plan agreement for Delmart Holdings at 88 King Street East and 6324, 6330, 6332 Townsend Line, Forest
• Site plan agreement for Westland Holdings GB Inc. at 10023 Lakeshore Road
• Site plan amendment for Devcor Capital Inc. at 1 Ontario Street North & 5 Main Street, Grand Bend
• Forest BIA 2025 budget of $28,500.00 and request for a licensed street dance on July 11, 2025

The council adopted the by‑law establishing the 2025 tax rates for Lambton Shores. It also approved the Forest Business Improvement Area 2025 budget of $28,500 and several site‑plan agreement by‑laws for Delmart Holdings, Westland Holdings and Devcor Capital. A nature‑trails sample railroad was authorized at 12 Railroad Way, and the Forest BIA received permission for a licensed street dance with a noise‑by‑law exemption. The council received the Investment Diversification Report and directed staff to pursue joining the ONE Joint Investment Board.

• Approved 2025 municipal tax rates (by‑law 38‑2025)
• Approved Forest BIA 2025 budget of $28,500
• Approved By‑law 34‑2025 site‑plan agreement for Delmart Holdings
• Approved By‑law 35‑2025 site‑plan agreement for Westland Holdings
• Approved By‑law 36‑2025 site‑plan agreement for Devcor Capital
• Authorized Nature Trails to install a sample railroad at 12 Railroad Way
• Granted Forest BIA permission for a licensed street dance with noise exemption on July 11, 2025
• Received Investment Diversification Report and directed staff to join ONE Joint Investment Board (vote 7‑2)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive a presentation from Huron Shores Area Transit, discuss a social media presentation, consider Report CL 14-2025 on an Accessibility Award Policy, and review the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The meeting also includes routine approval of agenda and minutes.

• Huron Shores Area Transit presentation (HSAT-Accessibility-Committee-Pres.pdf)
• Report CL 14-2025 on a new Accessibility Award Policy, with draft policy attached
• Review of 2024-2027 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and accompanying charts
• Social Media Presentation (no attachment specified)

Council Meeting

Council will consider two zoning by-law amendments for properties at 8499 Goosemarsh Line and 9765 Lakeshore Road, and award a $224,983 contract for the Arkona Community Centre roof replacement. A resolution opposing the closure of the Thedford ambulance station is proposed, citing growth and tourism demands. Other items include a Grand Bend Beachfest alcohol permit, a $2,373 facade grant for Beer N' More, and amendments to parking fees.

• Zoning amendment (ZO5-2025) for Catharine & Garry Parsons at 8499 Goosemarsh Line
• Zoning amendment (ZO6-2025) for Jeff Leal at 9765 Lakeshore Road
• Arkona Community Centre roof replacement tender award to Bullock & Sons Roofing for $224,983
• Resolution opposing closure of the Thedford ambulance station and requesting additional ambulance resources
• Façade grant of $2,373 to Beer N' More under the Community Improvement Plan

The council approved zoning‑by‑law amendments for 8499 Goosemarsh Line (Parsons) and 9765 Lakeshore Road (Leal). It accepted a $224,983 construction tender for the Arkona Community Centre roof and a $2,373 façade grant for Beer 'N More. The council also permitted alcohol service and exclusive parking use for the Grand Bend Beachfest and adopted by‑laws 29‑33. A resolution opposing the closure of the Thedford ambulance station passed unanimously.

• Approved Zoning By‑Law Amendment ZO‑05/2025 for 8499 Goosemarsh Line (Parsons) – Carried
• Approved Zoning By‑Law Amendment ZO‑06/2025 for 9765 Lakeshore Road (Leal) – Carried
• Accepted Bullock & Sons Roofing tender for Arkona roof replacement – $224,983 (incl. HST) – Carried
• Approved $2,373 façade grant for Beer 'N More under the Community Improvement Plan – Carried
• Permitted alcohol service and exclusive parking for Grand Bend Beachfest on June 14, 2025 – Carried
• Adopted EMS resolution rejecting recommendation to close Thedford ambulance station – Carried (9 to 0)
• Read and signed By‑Laws 29‑33 for the first, second and third time – Carried
• Adjourned meeting at 8:11 p.m. – Carried

Council Meeting

Council will consider a staff recommendation to raise paid parking lot rates to $8.00 per hour with a three-level proximity pricing model. They will also vote on site plan agreements for two Grand Bend properties: 20 Main Street West by Devcor Capital Inc. and a block on Main Street East by Grand Bend Developments Corporation. Other items include a $5,000 accessibility grant for Beer 'N More, approval of the 2024 development charges statement, and allocation of a $316,568 surplus to the Transportation Reserve Fund.

• Paid parking lot rate increase to $8.00/hour with a 3-level proximity pricing model
• Site Plan Approval and agreement for Devcor Capital Inc. at 20 Main Street West, Grand Bend (By-Law 26-2025)
• Site Plan Approval and agreement for Grand Bend Developments Corporation on Main Street East, Grand Bend (By-Law 27-2025)
• $5,000 Accessibility Grant for Beer 'N More under the Community Improvement Plan
• Allocation of $316,568 of 2024 surplus to the Transportation Reserve Fund

The council approved the allocation of $316,568 from the 2024 surplus to the Transportation Reserve Fund and transferred the remaining balance to the Working Funds Reserve. It also approved site‑plan agreements for 20 Main Street West (By‑Law 26‑2025) and Grand Bend Developments (By‑Law 27‑2025), and directed staff to amend parking rates. A $5,000 accessibility grant was approved for Beer 'N More under the Community Improvement Plan.

• Approved $316,568 allocation to Transportation Reserve and transfer of remaining surplus to Working Funds (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 26‑2025 site‑plan agreement with Devcor Capital Inc. for 20 Main St. West (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 27‑2025 site‑plan agreement with Grand Bend Developments for Plan 25M92 Block 2 (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare amendment to increase paid parking rates to $8.00/hour and adopt a 3‑level proximity pricing model (Carried)
• Approved $5,000 accessibility grant for Beer 'N More under the Community Improvement Plan (Carried)
• Read and passed By‑Laws 24‑2025, 26‑2025, 27‑2025 (first, second, third readings) (Carried)
• Read and passed By‑Laws 25‑2025 and 28‑2025 (first, second, third readings) (Carried)
• Moved the meeting into closed session to discuss a pending land acquisition (Carried)

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board will hold a routine meeting to approve the agenda, adopt previous minutes, and receive two staff reports. One report presents the 2024 year-end financial results; the other proposes four future meeting dates for 2025, including a budget meeting in October and final budget approval in December. No public hearings or presentations are scheduled.

• Report STB 04-2025 – 2024 Year-End Report received
• Report STB 03-2025 – Proposed 2025 Board Meeting Dates: Aug 1, Oct 2 (budget), Oct 24 (budget if needed), Dec 11 (final budget approval)
• Adoption of January 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• No correspondence, presentations, or closed session

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive the First Quarter 2025 Draft Financial Statements (Report TR 17-2025) and hear updates on strategic priorities and economic development for the first quarter. No decisions are expected beyond approving the agenda and previous minutes.

• Receive First Quarter Draft Financial Statements (Report TR 17-2025)
• Strategic Priorities Q1 Update presented
• Economic Development Q1 Update presented

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting. It received the first‑quarter draft financial statements, the strategic priorities presentation, and the economic development update. The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Approved October 8 2024 minutes (Carried)
• Received first‑quarter draft financial statements (Carried)
• Received first‑quarter strategic priorities presentation (Carried)
• Received first‑quarter economic development presentation (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:03 p.m. (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will discuss the purchase of electric vehicle chargers and several transit-related funding and partnership items. The meeting also includes proposals for a community mural, drainage assessments, and the 2026 election voting method.

• Purchase of two Level 3 EV Chargers from Services Flo Inc. for $144,478.64
• Internal borrowing of $74,868 from Working Funds Reserve for the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF) project
• Proposal to install 18 transit shelters, 28 concrete pads, 7 benches, and 21 bike racks via RTSF grant
• Approval of a $5,000 Energy Efficiency and Retrofit Grant for Aux Sables Inn
• Proposal to use internet voting for the 2026 municipal election

The council approved a Rural Transit Solutions Fund grant to install bus stop amenities, shelters, benches, advertising units, solar lighting, and bike racks. It also authorized a $74,868 internal borrowing for the same transit fund, purchased two Level 3 EV chargers for $144,478.64, and adopted internet voting for the 2026 municipal election. Additional actions included a $5,000 grant for Aux Sables Inn, a mural installation at Port Franks, and the passage of By‑Law 23‑2025.

• Approved Rural Transit Solutions Fund grant for bus stop pads, shelters, benches, ads, solar lighting and bike racks (Carried)
• Authorized $74,868 internal borrowing from Working Funds Reserve for RTSF contribution (Carried)
• Authorized purchase of two Level 3 EV chargers for $144,478.64 net of HST; $295.17 funded from Equipment Reserve Fund (Carried)
• Authorized internet voting as an alternative method for the 2026 municipal election and joint RFP participation (Carried)
• Approved $5,000 Energy Efficiency and Retrofit Grant for Aux Sables Inn under the Community Improvement Plan (Carried)
• Authorized Optimist Club of Ausable Port Franks to install an outdoor mural at the Port Franks Community Centre (Carried)
• Approved By‑Law 23‑2025, read three times and signed by Mayor and Clerk (Carried)
• Approved updated HSAT partners resolution naming Lambton Shores as lead municipality and submitted to Ministry for OTIF/OGT funding (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Lambton Shores Committee of Adjustment will decide on five applications, including a major consent and variance request at 65 MacNab St. Staff recommend denying two lot severances and all four minor variances for that property, but approving two other severances subject to conditions. Other items include a fence variance, a fourplex variance, an accessory structure variance, and a lot severance at 34 Alberta St in Grand Bend.

• Denial recommended for consent B-02/2025 and B-03/2025 (two vacant lots for semi-detached) at 65 MacNab St
• Approval recommended for consent B-04/2025 and B-05/2025 at 65 MacNab St, subject to $2,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland
• Denial recommended for minor variance A-02/2025 to A-05/2025 (lot frontage reductions) at 65 MacNab St
• Approval recommended for minor variance A-06/2025 at 8434 Defore Dr to permit a 2m solid fence in a front yard
• Approval recommended for consent B-06/2025 at 34 Alberta St, Grand Bend to sever a lot with a partially constructed semi-detached dwelling

Council Meeting

The Lambton Shores Council considered several zoning by‑law amendment applications, approving a C5‑2 amendment for 10023 Lakeshore Road and a site‑specific amendment for 8552 Vance Drive. It also approved a temporary use agreement for 8651 Goosemarsh Line and accepted tender awards for a cooling tower ($91,994.60) and a tar‑and‑chip resurfacing project ($226,583.75). A series of by‑laws (15‑22/2025) were read and passed, covering fee changes, agreements with water‑sports operators, and the new zoning amendments.

• ZBA ZO-03/2025: amendment of C5‑2 zone at 10023 Lakeshore Road approved; By‑Law 18/2025 enacted
• ZBA ZO-04/2025: site‑specific rezoning at 8552 Vance Drive approved; By‑Law 19/2025 enacted
• Temporary Use Agreement for 8651 Goosemarsh Line approved; By‑Law 20/2025 enacted
• Cooling tower tender for Shores Recreation Centre awarded to Cimco Refrigeration for $91,994.60 net of HST
• Tar and chip resurfacing tender awarded to Cornell Construction Limited for $226,583.75 (excluding HST)

Special Council Meeting

Council is meeting to discuss transit updates and funding. The body will consider approving annual funding for the Huron Shores Area Transit for a five-year period.

• Proposed annual funding of $72,244 for Huron Shores Area Transit from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030
• Closed session to discuss municipal property security and labour relations/employee negotiations

Council Meeting

Lambton Shores Council will decide on assuming the waterline for Forest Non-Profit Seniors Housing at 5969 Townsend Line, supporting a subdivision extension to approximately 55 lots at 319 Main St in Thedford, and approving a $219,408.81 articulating tractor purchase. Other items include updates to the alcohol policy with a $1,000 damage deposit, a road closure for the Lambton Area Film and Food Festival, and a $200,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant application for downtown Forest upgrades.

• Waterline assumption for Forest Non-Profit Seniors Housing at 5969 Townsend Line (By-Law 13-2025)
• Subdivision file 38T91003 (Widder Estates) at 319 Main St, Thedford, to be deemed not lapsed with expansion to ~55 lots
• Articulating tractor purchase from Work Equipment Limited for $219,408.81
• Temporary road closure of King Street West from Main to James (May 22-25) for Lambton Area Film and Food Festival
• Thedford Watermain Improvement Project funded with $401,500 from Water Reserve fund

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and adopt the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive a report on the Lambton Shores Accessibility Award Initiative and request that council consider the award program. The committee will also approve the proposed 2025 meeting schedule and discuss the Community Improvement Plan and the 2024‑2027 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan.

• Approve the February 24, 2025 agenda as presented
• Adopt the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Request council consideration of the Lambton Shores Accessibility Award Initiative
• Approve the 2025 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting calendar
• Review the Community Improvement Plan and the 2024‑2027 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan

Council Meeting

The council will consider several approvals, including a zoning by‑law amendment for 9780 Lakeshore Road, a severance agreement with the Donald Harold Farr Estate, and the 2025 operating and capital budget. A major contract award for a water‑meter replacement project costing $657,730.96 will also be voted on. Additional items include updates to the source‑protection plan, community grant policy, and a municipal accommodation tax study.

• Zoning By‑Law Amendment (ZBA) for 9780 Lakeshore Road – rezone to Environmental Protection Zone and Residential Use (By‑Law 07‑2025)
• Severance agreement with Donald Harold Farr Estate – By‑Law 06‑2025
• Water Meter Replacement contract awarded to Neptune Technology Group Canada for $657,730.96 (By‑Law 08‑2025)
• Adoption of 2025 Operating and Capital Budget – By‑Law 05‑2025
• Approval of Community Grant Policy amendments – CP‑CS‑POL‑004

Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board

The Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage Board will meet electronically on January 30, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and correspondence, plus two staff reports: one to appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2025-2026 term and another to set proposed meeting dates for the remainder of 2025.

• Report STB 01-2025: Appointment of a new Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2025-2026 term
• Report STB 02-2025: Proposed 2025 board meeting dates (April 24, July 24, Oct 9 & 23, Dec 11, and Jan 29, 2026)
• Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Council Meeting

The agenda for this Lambton Shores Council meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings. No rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

• Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no actionable items

Committee of Adjustment

The Lambton Shores Committee of Adjustment will consider four land‑use applications. It will vote on a consent to sever a parcel at 9780 Lakeshore Road and rezone it to an Environmental Protection Zone, with a portion rezoned Residential‑6. It will also review a minor variance for a dwelling at 32 Hill Street, a consent request to split 9966‑9970 Huron Drive that is recommended for refusal, and a deferred minor variance for 9680 Ipperwash Road with partial approval.

• Consent B13‑2024: approve severance of a vacant parcel at 9780 Lakeshore Road, require an easement for 9782 Lakeshore Road, and rezone the severed parcel to an Environmental Protection Zone and part of the retained parcel to Residential‑6.
• Minor Variance A01‑2025: approve a flat‑roofed single detached dwelling at 32 Hill Street with a 9 m building height and specified interior side yard dimensions, subject to a condition deeming the existing dwelling legal non‑complying for future work.
• Consent B01‑2025: recommend refusal of the request to sever lands at 9966‑9970 Huron Drive into two lots each with 70 ft frontage.
• Deferred Minor Variance A‑16/2024: approve a variance for maximum lot coverage of 96 m² for accessory buildings at 9680 Ipperwash Road, while denying the requested height variance of 7.25 m.
• Procedural items: approval of the agenda and adoption of the December 18, 2024 meeting minutes.

Council Meeting

The council will decide on a ward boundary review based on Option 2 from a 2020 report, approve an interim tax levy and borrowing by-law for 2025, and consider community grant requests totaling $59,108.84 plus in-kind support. The agenda includes the adoption of minutes and multiple by-laws.

• Ward boundary review: staff directed to prepare by-law for Option 2 redivision based on Andrew Sancton Consulting report
• Interim tax levy by-law (03-2025) approved for 2025
• Borrowing by-law (02-2025) to meet current expenditures
• Community grants: $4,000 each for Grand Bend and Forest Canada Day events; total $59,108.84 plus in-kind requests approved pending 2025 budget
• By-laws 02-2025, 03-2025, and 04-2025 to be passed and signed

Council Meeting

The council will receive and discuss the 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget, including staff recommendations to approve an in-ground garbage container, fund Blue Coast Primary Care at $17,814 through the tax levy, and approve the operating and capital budgets as amended. Additionally, staff will review the Fire Services Master Plan in 2025 for sustainable fire service development. A confirming by-law will be considered for passage.

• 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget presented for discussion
• Recommendation to approve $17,814 for Blue Coast Primary Care funded through tax levy
• Recommendation to approve in-ground garbage container with funding from Infrastructure Reserve
• Staff to review Fire Services Master Plan in 2025 for sustainable fire service
• By-Law 01-2025 (Confirming) to be read and passed