Doug Cook
Mayor · seen 2020-09-29 to 2026-09-15 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
72substantive motions movedof 115 meetings the minutes record them at
8procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
56substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 115 they were on the record for
32–11recorded 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 March 17, 2026
For · 3–5 · CarriedReport TR 13-2025 regarding the 2025 Development Charges Statement be received; and THAT the 2025 Development Charges Statement for submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in accordance with…
Council Meeting March 17, 2026
For · 3–5 · DefeatedCL Report 04-2026 regarding Village Gate Parking be received; and THAT Village Gate be signed “No Parking” in its entirety. In Support (3) Mayor Cook, Councillor Wilcox, and Councillor Scott
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
Against · 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
Against · 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
For · 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
For · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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 (3)
Council MeetingMay 5, 2026
Council MeetingJune 25, 2024
Grand Bend and Area Joint Sewage BoardApril 27, 2023
Items they put on the agenda themselves (1)
Council Meeting May 5, 2026
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 72)
Report DCS 20-2026 regarding the “Grand Bend Beachfest” be received; and THAT the Grand Bend Optimist Club be granted exclusive use of the North Beach Parking Lot on June 20, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
Report PL 30-2022, relating to a ZBA Application, submitted by Annette VanderVloet, be received; THAT ZBA Application ZO-16/2022 , submitted by Annette VanderVloet, requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to rezone 6780 East Parkway Drive, Ipperwash, to permit two dwellings with special provisions for interior side yards and accessory building lot coverage, be approved, with the modific
Council Meeting, November 8, 2022 · Carried
Report PL 32-2022 respecting proposed road names in Draft Approved Subdivision SD-2006-04, be received; THAT the road names “Field Street”, “Fraser Crescent”, VanRooyen Court”, and “Hales Street” be approved for the public highways to be created upon registration of Phase 5 of Draft Approved Subdivision SD-2006-04.
Council Meeting, November 8, 2022 · Carried
Report TR 24-2022 regarding FCM / GMF Application update be received; and THAT an update to the original FCM / GMF application to include additional costs for the new Administration Office and Council Chamber project be approved.
Council Meeting, November 8, 2022 · Carried
the October 18, 2022 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as amended.
Council Meeting, October 18, 2022 · Carried
the presentation from BM Ross with River Road Concepts be received.
Council Meeting, September 6, 2022 · Carried
T HAT Report PL 27 -2022 relating to a request to temporarily have two dwellings on a property be received; T HAT the request by William Gordon, to permit the occupancy of an existing dwelling during the construction of a new single detached dwelling on lands known as 8189 Jura Line, Thedford, be approved ; and T HAT By-Law 69 of 2022 to authorize execution of an agreement with William Gordon be a
Council Meeting, September 6, 2022 · Carried
T HAT Report PL 25-2022, relating to a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application and Site Plan Application, submitted by 2783822 Ontario Inc. be received; T HAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZO-08/2022 submitted by 2783822 Ontario Inc. requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to rezone 63 Main St, Grand Bend, respecting rear yard setback, exterior side yard setback, building height, and
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
Correspondence Items #10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 of the Agenda be received.
Council Meeting, August 9, 2022 · Carried
Report PL 19-2022, relating to Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment applications, submitted on behalf of Merrywoods Inc., and a request for application fees to be returned, be received; THAT Official Plan Amendment Application OP-03/2022, requesting a change in land use designation from “Residential” to “Open Space” and “Natural Heritage” on portions of lands known as 328 Ontario Street South
Council Meeting, July 19, 2022 · Carried
the request to waive planning application fees on application OP-03/2022 and ZO-10/2022 be denied.
Council Meeting, July 19, 2022 · Carried
Report PL 22-2022 being a report respecting a Site Plan Application for construction of a small engine motor vehicle repair and sales establishment on lands known as 9981 Lakeshore Road, be received; and THAT the Site Plan Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores and Westland Holdings GB Inc. be approved; and THAT By-Law 57 of 2022 be approved to execute a Site Plan
Council Meeting, July 19, 2022 · Carried
the Public Meeting closes and the regular Council Meeting reconvenes at 7:42 pm.
Council Meeting, June 28, 2022 · Carried
Report PL 15-2022, relating to a ZBA Application, submitted by Michael Backx, be received; THAT ZBA Application ZO-02/2022 , submitted by Michael Backx, requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to rezone portions of 10039, 10045, 10051, 10057, and 10063 Lakeshore Road to the R6 Zone, be approved, subject to the woodlot outside of the proposed development envelopes (including the EP-NC Zo
Council Meeting, June 28, 2022 · Carried
That Report PL 12-2022, relating to a ZBA Application, submitted by Gregory and Sabrina Dalgity be received; That ZBA Application ZO-06/2022 submitted by Gregory and Sabrina Dalgity requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to rezone 8081 Willsie Line to a Residential Zone with a minimum required lot size of 3,000 m 2 , be approved; and That By-Law 39 of 2022 be approved
Council Meeting, June 7, 2022 · Carried
Report CAO 07-2022 regarding the “Short-Term Rental Licensing By-Law” be received; and THAT By-Law 43 of 2022, being a by-law to Licence Short-Term Rentals be approved; and THAT staff prepare the set fine schedule and forward to the Solicitor General for approval.
Council Meeting, June 7, 2022 · Carried
Report DPW 11-2022 regarding the tender award for the 2022 Asphalt Resurfacing Tender be received; and THAT the tender from Lavis Contracting Co. Limited in the amount of $225,975.00 excluding HST ($229,952.16 net HST) for the 2022 Asphalt Resurfacing Tender be accepted; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contract agreement.
Council Meeting, June 7, 2022 · Carried
the May 17, 2022 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as presented.
Council Meeting, May 17, 2022 · Carried
Correspondence Item 10.1 from the Lambton Group Police Services Board be received.
Council Meeting, May 17, 2022 · Carried
Report DPW 10-2022 regarding the “E-waste Bin Program Change” be received.
Council Meeting, May 17, 2022 · Carried
Report CAO 06-2022 regarding the be received; and THAT staff be directed to prepare pier lease agreements for Grand Bend Parasail and Extreme Water Sports for authorization by Council.
Council Meeting, April 26, 2022 · Carried
the meeting be extended past 9:00 pm.
Council Meeting, April 5, 2022 · Carried
staff prepare a report regarding the Lambton Group Police Services Board request for funding to cover additional cleaning costs.
Council Meeting, March 15, 2022 · Carried
Report TR 08-2022 regarding 2021 Council and Committee Remuneration be received.
Council Meeting, March 15, 2022 · Carried
Report CAO 02-2022 regarding the be received; and THAT Committee of the Whole meetings for the purpose of receiving and discussing Quarterly Operational reports be scheduled to for 5:00 pm on the following dates: April 19 – 1 st Quarter Report July 12 th – 2 nd Quarter Report October 11 – 3 rd Quarter Report
Council Meeting, February 22, 2022 · Carried
the required amount be transferred from Working Capital Reserve in order to achieve a 0% tax rate change for 2022 over the 2021 rate.
Council Meeting, February 22, 2022 · Carried
the request be received and no action be taken on the request from Blue Coast Primary Care.
Council Meeting, February 10, 2022 · Carried
the Operating Budget be approved as presented.
Council Meeting, February 10, 2022 · Carried
Report DCS 05-2022 regarding the “Centre Ipperwash Community Association” be received; and THAT costs associated with installation of a crosswalk on East Parkway Drive and speed limit signage be
Council Meeting, February 1, 2022 · Deferred
T HAT Report CL 06-2022 – Request to Purchase Municipal Property be received; and THAT Part of Parkinson Street, Plan 17, more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the intersection of the easterly limit of Poplar Avenue and the northerly limit of Parkinson Street shown on Registered Plan 17; THENCE north sixty-two degrees fifty-three minutes east (N62 degrees 53'E) along the northweste
Council Meeting, February 1, 2022 · Carried
the unopened road allowance described as Part 1 on RP 25R11144 abutting property known municipally as 10031 Nipigon Street be declared surplus to the needs of the municipality; and THAT the unopened road allowance described as Part 1 on RP 25R11144 abutting property known municipally as 10031 Nipigon Street be sold directly to the abutting landowner in accordance with Section 4(iv) of Policy #43 -
Council Meeting, January 11, 2022 · Carried
Items 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 of the Agenda be received.
Council Meeting, December 21, 2021 · Carried
Report CL 36-2021 “2022 Fees and Charges By-Law” be received; and THAT the 2022 Fees and Charges By-Law be approved.
Council Meeting, December 21, 2021 · Carried
Report TR 27-2021 Regarding the New Administration Office and Council Chamber Financial Update be received; and THAT the Council approves the construction of a new Administration Office and Council Chambers at a cost of $6,339,810.56 incl. net of HST. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the construction contract with D. Grant Construction Limited for the construction of the Administr
Council Meeting, December 16, 2021 · Carried
the decisions of the October 27, 2021 Committee of Adjustment be received.
Council Meeting, November 9, 2021 · Carried
Report PL 41-2021 being a report respecting a Site Plan Application for the development of a new mixed commercial residential building on lands known as 9, 11, 13, and 15 Main Street West and 2 Kitchener Ave, Grand Bend be received.
Council Meeting, November 9, 2021 · Carried
By-Law 80 of 2021 being a by-law to allow the collection of cash in lieu of parkland dedication in the amount of $66,000.00 for the redevelopment of the lands be approved; and THAT Council provide direction respecting the amount of money the Applicant must pay to the party that reconstructed portions of Kitchener Avenue; and THAT the Site Plan Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality
Council Meeting, November 9, 2021 · Carried
Report CL 25-2021 regarding the Declaration of Surplus Property – Northville Crescent be received; and THAT the unopened road allowance between the properties described as Con LRE Lot 35 and Con LRE Pt Lot 36 and Pt Lot 37 known municipally as 8604 Lakeshore Road and 9780 Northville Crescent be declared surplus to the needs of the municipality; and THAT the unopened road allowance between the prop
Council Meeting, November 9, 2021 · Carried
the public meeting close and the regular Council meeting reconvene at 7:12 p.m.
Council Meeting, October 19, 2021 · Carried
staff prepare a follow up report with respect to the concerns noted in Correspondence Item 10.1.
Council Meeting, October 19, 2021 · Carried
In the record
112meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
2,922votes in 2022Mayor, incumbent
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- Motions moved is not a measure of effectiveness. Who moves a motion is often a seat convention or a committee role, and the member who does the work on a file is frequently not the one who reads it out.
- 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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