Dan Sageman
Deputy Mayor · seen 2020-09-29 to 2026-09-15 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
171substantive motions movedof 115 meetings the minutes record them at
44procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
237substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 115 they were on the record for
31–12recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Lambton Shores’s own minutes.
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Council Meeting May 5, 2026
Against · 4–4 · Carriedstaff be directed to prepare, for Council’s consideration, an amendment to the existing by-law governing the rules and regulations of the municipal water system to establish a Leak Forgiveness Program, to provide relief…
Council Meeting May 5, 2026
Against · 4–4 · Defeatedresidents of Lake Valley Grove have dealt with ongoing drainage issues for several years, causing them concerns; and THAT a drainage plan was promised to be part of 2026 budget, but like other projects, was not funded…
Council Meeting December 16, 2025
Against · 3–3 · Defeateda decision be deferred until the traffic study and environmental impact study is presented to Council. In Support (3) Councillor Maguire, Councillor Wilcox, and Councillor Baillie
Council Meeting August 12, 2025
For · 7–2 · Carriedthe public was promised that roads would be improved as a result of the Jericho Wind Project; and WHEREAS specific engineering assessments have been completed to improve Jericho Road between Townsend Line and Highway…
Council Meeting July 15, 2025
For · 6–3 · CarriedReport CL 21-2025 regarding a Parking Lot Licence Request to operate a parking lot at 9723 Ipperwash Road be received: and THAT DeJong’s Grand Bend Clothing Inc.
Council Meeting June 3, 2025
For · 7–2 · CarriedT HAT Report TR 22-2025 regarding “Investment Diversification Analysis and Options” be received; and T HAT staff be directed to work with ONE Investment on the steps necessary to join the ONE Joint Investment Board as…
Council Meeting May 13, 2025
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe Municipality of Lambton Shores Council has received the Lambton Emergency Medical Services Master Plan containing a recommendation regarding the closure of Thedford ambulance station;
Council Meeting January 14, 2025
Against · 6–3 · CarriedThe Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores was the host municipality for the Community Transportation Grant and, under such direction, and with partner municipalities of South Huron, Bluewater and North…
Council Meeting January 14, 2025
Against · 6–3 · CarriedReport CL 01-2025 “Ward Boundary Review” be received. In Support (6) Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Councillor Marsh, Councillor Scott, Councillor Ferguson, and Councillor Baillie
Council Meeting January 13, 2025
For · 9–0 · Carriedan in ground garbage container for Ipperwash be approved; and THAT funding for the project come from the Land Improvement Reserve.
Council Meeting January 13, 2025
For · 9–0 · CarriedBlue Coast Primary Care Funding be approved at $ 17,814 for 2025; and THAT the funding to Blue Coast Primary Care be funded through the tax levy.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting January 13, 2025
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe 2025 Operating Budget be approved as amended. In Support (9) Councillor Maguire, Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Deputy Mayor Sageman, Councillor Marsh, Councillor Scott, Councillor Ferguson,…
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
For · 7–2 · CarriedReport DPW 19-2024 regarding the Tender award the Ontario Street Bridge Widening Project be received; and THAT the Tender received from Mclean Taylor in the amount of $7,641,793.72 net HST be accepted;
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
For · 7–2 · Carriedthe request from the Artists of Sunset Arts Gallery for Seasonal Parking Passes on River Road be denied. In Support (7) Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Deputy Mayor Sageman, Councillor Marsh, Councillor…
Council Meeting April 9, 2024
For · 4–5 · DefeatedReport CAO 04-2024 regarding the “Municipal Accommodation Tax” be received; and THAT staff be directed to request Tourism Sarnia-Lambton to prepare and present to Council a draft work plan for the potential use…
Council Meeting April 9, 2024
For · 7–2 · Carriedstaff be directed to request a presentation from TSL that outlines anticipated revenues, promotion activities and how an agreement would be structured for MAT Tax.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting February 6, 2024
For · 9–0 · CarriedReport CAO 01-2024 regarding the “Port Franks Marina Dredging Options” be received; and THAT the 2024 rates at the Port Franks Marina be amended to include an 80% surcharge to cover cost of spot dredging.
Council Meeting January 16, 2024
Against · 7–2 · CarriedReport PL 01-2024, relating to a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application submitted by Karl and June Elliott, be received; and THAT ZBA Application ZO-01/2024 , submitted by Karl and June Elliott, requesting an amendment…
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
Against · 2–7 · Carriedstaff be directed to prepare a report on dockage rates at Port Franks Marina; and THAT dockage rates at Port Franks Marina increase approximately 1.6 times over 2023 rates in order to recover all dredging costs in 2024.
Against · 2–7 · Deferred
Against · 5–4 · Deferred
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe funds allocated in the 2024 draft budget for traffic signals at Main St E/Summergrove Road be replaced with a signalized crosswalk at Gill Road and Main Street East.
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe request from Blue Coast Primary Care for $ 17,814 for doctor recruitment be approved and funded from Opportunities and Contingencies Reserve Fund.
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 9–0 · Carried$ 50,000 be included in the 2024 budget for CIP grants to be funded through the Lambton Shores Vibrancy Fund. In Support (9) Councillor Maguire, Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Deputy Mayor Sageman…
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe purchase and installation of EV charging units be included in the 2024 budget with the municipal portion of the cost be funded from the Parking Reserve.
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 5–4 · CarriedEmergency Generator for The Shores Recreation Centre be included in the 2024 budget with the municipal portion of $ 70,000 to be funded from the Building and Facilities Reserve.
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 8–1 · Carried$ 500,000 be included in the 2024 Capital Budget for the construction of Pickleball/Tennis Courts at Klondyke Sports Park and funded from Tax Rate Stabilization Fund.
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 4–5 · Defeated$ 275,000 for purchase of a storage building to be funded over 3 years through taxation. In Support (4) Deputy Mayor Sageman, Councillor Marsh, Councillor Ferguson, and Councillor Baillie
Against · 2–7 · Deferred
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 6–3 · Carried$ 275,000 for the storage building be funding through the Building and Facilities Reserve Fund. In Support (6) Councillor Maguire, Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Deputy Mayor Sageman, and Councillor…
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 8–1 · Carriedthe Economic Development Officer position be included in the 2024 Operating Budget. In Support (8) Councillor Maguire, Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Deputy Mayor Sageman, Councillor Marsh, Councillor Scott, Councillor…
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
Against · 2–7 · Defeatedthe request by the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce for increased funding to $ 27,000 be included in the 2024 budget and funded through the taxation. In Support (2) Councillor Maguire, and Councillor Baillie
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe request by the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce for increased funding to $ 25,000 be included in the 2024 budget and funded through the taxation.
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 8–1 · Carriedthe sump pump program funding be included in the 2024 budget with funding to come from Wastewater Reserve Fund. In Support (8) Councillor Maguire, Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Deputy Mayor Sageman…
Council Meeting January 16, 2023
For · 6–3 · Carriedthe purchase of a sea can be included in the 2023 capital budget to be funded through the 2023 tax rate.
Council Meeting January 16, 2023
For · 6–3 · Carried$ 250,000 be included in the Capital Budget for the George Street Slope Stabilization Project with funding provided through the Transportation Reserve.
Council Meeting January 16, 2023
For · 6–3 · CarriedReport TR 01-2023 presenting the 2023 Draft Operating and Capital Budget be received; and THAT the 2023 Operating and Capital Budget be approved as amended.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (1)
Council MeetingMarch 17, 2026
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 171)
Item 10.4 of the Agenda be received.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
Report DPW 25-2026 regarding the Klondyke Road Reduced Load Weight Exemption be received; and THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Road Improvement Agreement with Aar-Con Aggregates; and THAT staff be directed to present an amended Reduced Load Period Bylaw by adding the identified section of Klondyke Road to the excepted streets for approval at a future Council meeting.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
Report TR 26-2026 regarding the 2026 Second Quarter Budget Variance Report be received.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
By-laws 53-2026 through 56-2026 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
the following recipients be notified and invited to the Volunteer Awards Banquet on September 10, 2026: Doris Atchinson – Civic Award Melissa VanWieren – Civic Award Rick (posthumously) and Betty Jones – Heritage Award Kelly Michaelis – Environment Award Randy Shaw – Sports & Recreation Award Maxine Czupryna – Good Neighbour Award (Ward 3) Jim and Grace Dekker - Good Neighbour Award (Ward 3) Terry
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
Report PL 07-2026, relating to Draft Approval of a Plan of Condominium, file CDM-2026-01, submitted by MFL Properties Inc., be received; THAT draft approval be granted for Plan of Condominium File No. CDM-2026-01, subject to the conditions of approval: 1.That this Approval, applies to the Draft Plan of Condominium, prepared by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants., submitted as part of the applicat
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
Report CL 17-2026 relating to a request for a Class 5 Septic System (holding tank) for the property located at 7604 Biddulph Street, Port Franks, be received; and THAT the use of a Class 5 Septic System (holding tank) be approved as an alternative to a wastewater treatment system for 10009 Superior Street, Port Franks; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Craig R
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
Report DCS 24-2026 regarding the “West Coast Lions Fee Waiver Request” be received; and THAT the fee waiver request for the West Coast Lions Familiar Favourites concert series in the amount of $685.05 be approved.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure) under
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
Report FES 07-2026 regarding 2026 Firefighter Recruitment and Personal Protective Equipment Funding be received; and THAT an increase to the approved 2026 Fire Services capital budget from $40,000 to $104,500, representing an increase of $64,500.00 for the purchase of firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with the hiring of up to nineteen (19) firefighter recruits be approved;
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
the report FES 08-2026 regarding Fire Department Cost Recovery and Update to Fees and Charges By-law be received; and THAT the continued recovery of eligible fire department response costs from non-residents, responsible parties, vehicle owners, property owners, drivers, and/or insurers, where applicable be approved; and THAT the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-Law be updated to reflect the cur
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
Report CL 15-2026 being a report respecting a request to enter into an Encroachment Agreement, submitted by Rymaky Holdings Inc., respecting 42 Ontario Street South, Grand Bend be received; and THAT the Encroachment Agreement with Rymaky Holdings Inc. for property at 42 Ontario Street South, Grand Bend be approved.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
Report TR 16-2026 - Forest Parkette – Stage Construction Grant Application be received: and THAT staff be authorized to submit a grant application to the Judith & Norman Alix Foundation for funding support toward the construction of a stage structure in the Forest Parkette.
Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried
Report DCS 08-2026 regarding the “Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Application” be received; and THAT staff be directed to apply for up to $200,000 to support the replacement of the playground structure at the Port Franks Community Centre.
Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
the minutes of the January 12, 2026 and January 13, 2026 Council Meetings be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, February 3, 2026 · Carried
Report DCS 04-2026 regarding the “Dog Park Public Consultation Results” be received; and THAT a dog park development as a community driven initiative be supported; and THAT Council considers the provision of municipal property on a case-by-case basis to support community funded dog parks.
Council Meeting, February 3, 2026 · Carried
the January 13, 2026 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as amended.
Council Meeting, January 13, 2026 · Carried
the Court of Revision recommends the assessment schedule presented by R Dobbin Engineering for the Ravenswood Drain be adopted.
Council Meeting, January 13, 2026 · Carried
the 2026 Community Grant request received from BGC Sarnia Lambton be approved for a total funding commitment of $ 2000.00.
Council Meeting, January 13, 2026 · Carried
T HAT the 2026 Community Grant request received from Lake Huron Coastal Centre be approved for a total funding commitment of $ 500.00.
Council Meeting, January 13, 2026 · Carried
Report TR 04-2026 in regard to Fire Protection Grant – Agreement Authorization be received; and THAT the Mayor’s Budget 2026 be amended to include the addition of grant funding in the amount of $84,230 and materials purchased in the amount $84,230 to the Mayor’s Budget 2026; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of the Solicitor Gene
Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents relating to the transfer of land legally described as RP 25R-11579 Parts 2 and 3 from 2802184 Ontario Inc. to the municipality.
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Carried
Report CAO 15-2025 relating to the Provincial Plan to Amalgamate Conservation Authorities received; and THAT the CAO be authorized to submit comments to the ERO on behalf of the Municipality based on the concerns raised in this report.
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Carried
By-Laws 78-2025 through 82-2025 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Carried
the December 2, 2025 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as presented.
Council Meeting, December 2, 2025 · Carried
Report DCS 35-2025 regarding the “Northside Vessel Modifications” be received; and THAT staff be directed to complete the installation of navigation lights and other necessary works to facilitate unrestricted passage of the Northside vessel; and THAT the quote received from John Duffy Electrical in the amount of $40,117.32 + HST ($40,823.38 net of refundable HST) be accepted and funded through the
Council Meeting, December 2, 2025 · Carried
Report PL 24-2025, relating to a Site Plan Approval Application, submitted by Stonekraft Landscaping Supplies (c/o David Kraft and Valerie McLeod), respecting 9967 Lakeshore Road, Lambton Shores, be received; and THAT By-Law 73 of 2025 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a site plan agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores and David Kraft and Valerie McLeod
Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried
Report DCS 32-2025 regarding a “Dog Park Proposal” be received; and THAT staff be directed to assess public support for the development of a dog park through a public consultation process.
Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried
Report CL 26-2025 regarding 2026 Municipal Election – Voting Services Provider be received; and THAT the proposal submitted by Simply Voting Inc. in the amount of $ 49,161.97 +HST for provision of internet voting services for the 2026 be accepted; and THAT the Clerk be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with Simply Voting Inc.
Council Meeting, October 28, 2025 · Carried
Report CAO 12-2025 regarding the “Grand Bend Community Centre Project Update” be received; and THAT staff be directed to undertake a review of the design of the Grand Bend Community Centre and the preliminary budget with a goal of reducing the overall budget of the project; and THAT the review consider alternate sites; and THAT staff be directed to prepare a report outlining fundraising options th
Council Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried
the Consideration for the Kennedy Line Drain under Section 4 of the Drainage Act convene at 7:09 pm.
Council Meeting, August 12, 2025 · Carried
Report DPW 11-2025 regarding Ontario Street Bridge Construction Project be received.
Committee of the Whole, July 29, 2025 · Carried
the Court of Revision recommends the assessment schedule presented by Spriet Associates for the Smejkal Drainage Works be adopted.
Council Meeting, July 15, 2025 · Carried
Report TR 23-2025 regarding the Update to Procurement and Asset Disposal Policy – CP-FS-POL-004 be received; and THAT Policy CP-FS-POL-004 Procurement and Asset Disposal Policy be approved.
Council Meeting, July 15, 2025 · Carried
the Consideration for the Smejkal Drain under Section 78 of the Drainage Act convene at 7:09 pm.
Council Meeting, June 24, 2025 · Carried
Report PL 15-2025, relating to a Site Plan Approval Application, submitted by Westland Holdings GB Inc., respecting 10023 Lakeshore Road, Lambton Shores, be received; and THAT By-Law 35 of 2025 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a site plan agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores and Westland Holdings GB Inc.
Council Meeting, June 3, 2025 · Carried
the Municipality of Lambton Shores Council has received the Lambton Emergency Medical Services Master Plan containing a recommendation regarding the closure of Thedford ambulance station; and WHEREAS the Thedford ambulance station is centrally located within Lambton Shores, providing essential services to the community; and WHEREAS , according to the Master Plan, Lambton Shores is experiencing a g
Council Meeting, May 13, 2025 · Carried
Report CAO 04-2025, relating to a “Community Improvement Plan Application, submitted by Beer ‘N More” be received; and THAT a $5,000.00 Accessibility Grant be approved for Beer ‘N More under the Community Improvement Plan. THAT the Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements.
Council Meeting, April 29, 2025 · Carried
the minutes of the October 8, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting be approved as presented.
Committee of the Whole, April 15, 2025 · Carried
Correspondence Item 10.4 be received.
Council Meeting, April 8, 2025 · Carried
In the record
114meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
2,343votes in 2022Deputy Mayor, incumbent
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- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
- Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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