Ronn E Dodge
Councillor · Ward 4 · seen 2020-09-29 to 2026-09-15 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
341substantive motions movedof 110 meetings the minutes record them at
34procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
165substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 110 they were on the record for
29–15recorded 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
For · 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
For · 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 March 17, 2026
Against · 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
Against · 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 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
Against · 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
For · 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
For · 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
Against · 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
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
For · 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.
For · 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
Against · 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
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
For · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (3)
Council MeetingDecember 16, 2025
Council MeetingFebruary 25, 2025
Council MeetingJuly 16, 2024
Items they put on the agenda themselves (2)
Council Meeting May 5, 2026
Council Meeting August 12, 2025
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 341)
Report CL 19-2026 providing Council with information on the Consideration for the Wakefield St. Drain – 2026 be received; and THAT the Wakefield St. Drain – 2026 report be adopted; and THAT the by-law providing for drainage works to the Wakefield St. Drain – 2026 be received and read a first and second time; and THAT the Court of Revision be set for October 6, 2026 and the meeting notice be mailed
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
Report DPW 24-2026 regarding West Bosanquet Stormwater Detailed Engineering Design Projects be received; and THAT the West Bosanquet Stormwater Management Projects be considered for inclusion in the 2027 Mayor’s Budget.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
CL 18-2026 regarding the Appointment of Engineer for the Russell Drain be received; and THAT staff be directed to proceed with notification to the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness; and THAT R. Dobbin Engineering be appointed to complete the required engineer’s report after the 30 day notice period has expired and no comments have be
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the documents required to complete the purchase of approximately 1.41 ha from the property located at 8529 Townsend Line, Arkona, and; THAT the total purchase price for the property shall not exceed $100,000, and; THAT the property purchase be funded from the Land Improvements Reserve.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
Report PL 06-2026, relating to Draft Approval of a Plan of Subdivision, file SD-2022-01, and Zoning By-Law Application, be received.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
Report DCS 26-2026 regarding the “Arkona Lions Club - Electronic Sign Request” be received; and THAT the Arkona Lions Club be authorized to install an electronic sign at the Arkona Seniors Centre pending receipt of the required permits and approvals; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated maintenance agreement.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
By-Laws 46-2026 through 51-2026 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
Report DCS 23-2026 regarding the “Kiwanis Club of Forest Sign Request” be received; and THAT the Kiwanis Club of Forest be authorized to install an entry sign at the Whyte Park in Forest, pending receipt of the required permits and approvals; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated maintenance agreement.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
the Report regarding Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund funding beyond 2026 be received; THAT the resolution supporting MFOA's letter to the Ministry of Infrastructure and requesting that the Province maintain the current enhanced OCIF funding level beyond the 2026 allocation year be endorsed; and THAT staff be directed to forward the endorsed resolution to the Minister of Infrastructure, the M
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
Report CAO 10-2026 entitled Forest Industrial Lands – Planning Application be received, and; THAT staff be directed to prepare and circulate the following planning application related to the Forest Industrial Lands located at 7914 Rawlings Road: Draft Plan of Subdivision Official Plan Amendment Zoning By-Law Amendment
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
By-Laws 41-2026 through 44-2026 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
Report DPW 14-2026 regarding the tender award for the 2026 Sweeper Proposal be received; and THAT the proposal from FST Canada Inc. O/A Joe Johnson Equipment Limited – Option 1 in the amount of $403,478.40 Net of refundable HST for the 2026 Sweeper Proposal be accepted; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contract agreement.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
Report DPW 16-2026 regarding the tender award for the Enterprise Drive Project be received; and THAT the tender from Birnam Excavating Limited in the amount of $2,351,870.73 excluding HST, ($2,393,263.65 Net HST), for the Enterprise Drive Project be accepted; and THAT the 2026 Capital Budget be amended to increase the budgeted cost of the Enterprise Drive project by $893,263.65, for a total cost o
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
CL 13-2026 regarding the Appointment of Engineer for the Coultis Drain be received; and THAT staff be directed to proceed with notification to the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness; and THAT R Dobbin Engineering be appointed to complete the required engineer’s report after the 30 day notice period has expired and no comments have bee
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
CL 14-2026 regarding the Appointment of Engineer for the Sercombe Drain be received; and THAT staff be directed to proceed with notification to the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness; and THAT Spriet Associates be appointed to complete the required engineer’s report after the 30 day notice period has expired and no comments have been
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
Report CAO 07-2026 regarding the “Grand Bend Community Centre Funding Strategy” be received; and THAT the target for the community fundraising portion for the project be set at $5 million; and THAT the acceptance of donations towards the project be authorized; and THAT staff be directed to approach the Rotary Club of Grand Bend to initiate a fundraising committee with administrative support from m
Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
By-Laws 30-2026 through 36-2026 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
the May 5, 2026 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as presented.
Council Meeting, May 5, 2026 · Carried
Report DPW 13-2026 regarding the tender award for the 2026 Forest Lagoon Sludge Removal project be received; and THAT the tender from GFL Environmental Services Incorporated in the amount of $500,000.00 excluding HST, ($508,800.00 Net of refundable HST), for the 2026 Forest Lagoon Sludge Removal Project be accepted; and THAT the 2026 Capital Budget be amended to increase the budgeted cost of the F
Council Meeting, May 5, 2026 · Carried
staff 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 to water customers who, as a result of a verified leak or other unintended and exceptional circumstances, inadvertently receive an unusually high water bill; and THAT pending Counc
Council Meeting, May 5, 2026 · Carried
residents 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 due to the 2.75% cap; and THAT since there is a million dollar surplus from 2025, rather than topping up reserves, the engineering for this project be completed and work commenced by
Council Meeting, May 5, 2026 · Defeated
staff be directed to join the County Group being represented by Lerners related to the assessment exemption requested by the Ontario Aboriginal Housing Support Services Corporation.
Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried
Report FES 04 -2026 regarding the tender award for the Fire Apparatus Tender be received; and THAT the tender from Dependable Emergency Vehicles in the amount of $1,084,101.00 Net of refundable HST for the 2026 Fire Apparatus be accepted; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contract agreement.
Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried
the Report TR 14-2026 regarding the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) 2025-26 be received; and THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the procurement and implementation of the FirstDue Software in accordance with the CEPG guidelines; and THAT the 2026 budget be amended to include $50,880 in software expense, $50,000 in provincial grant revenue and $880 in reserve revenue for the tran
Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried
Report TR 17-2026 - Cemetery Trust Fund – Scotiatrust Resignation and Appointment of Lambton Shores as Trustee be received; and THAT the Municipality act as Trustee for the Pinery Cemetery Care and Maintenance Fund; and THAT staff be authorized to work with the Pinery Cemetery Board to complete the required application to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario for the transfer of the Care and Mainte
Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried
By-Laws 19-2026 through 23-2026 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried
Report DPW 07-2026 regarding the tender award for the 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing Tender be received; and THAT the tender from Armstrong Paving and Materials Group Ltd. in the amount of $409,135.08 excluding HST, ($416,335.86 Net of refundable HST), for the 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing Tender be accepted; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contract agreement.
Council Meeting, March 17, 2026 · Carried
Report DPW 08-2026 regarding the tender award for the 2026 Tar and Chip Resurfacing Tender be received; and THAT the tender from Cornell Construction Limited in the amount of $486,196.25 excluding HST, ($494,753.30 Net of refundable HST), for the 2026 Tar and Chip Resurfacing Tender be accepted; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contract agreement.
Council Meeting, March 17, 2026 · Carried
Report DPW 09-2026 regarding the tender award for the 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Tender be received; and THAT the tender from Fiorino Concrete Limited in the amount of $105,050.04 excluding HST, ($106,898.92 Net of refundable HST), for the 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Tender be accepted; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contract agreement.
Council Meeting, March 17, 2026 · Carried
Report TR 09-2026 regarding Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Health and Safety Water Stream Funding Agreement be received; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Health and Safety Water Stream for the Arkona Sewage Treatment Plant Effluent Filter Replacement project; and THAT staff ar
Council Meeting, March 17, 2026 · Carried
By-Laws 14-2026 through 18-2026 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Council Meeting, March 17, 2026 · Carried
Report DCS 10-2026 regarding the “Lambton Shores Minor Hockey Association Ice Season Extension Request” be received; and THAT the request be approved to extend the spring ice season at the Shores Recreation Centre to May 19, 2026, pending a commitment of 40 hours of ice rented for the additional week; and THAT staff be directed to submit correspondence to the Ontario Hockey Federation in support o
Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
Report DPW 03-2026 regarding the Proposal award for the Water Meter Replacement project be received; and THAT the proposal received from Neptune Technology Group Canada Company for the tendered price of $1,308,341.15 net of refundable HST be accepted; and THAT the 2026 Capital Budget be amended to increase the budgeted cost of the Meter Replacement project by $308,341.15, for a total cost of $1,30
Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
Report TR 08-2026 regarding the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program Contribution Agreement be received; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Contribution Agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs for the approved Rural Ontario Development Program – Community Development grant application in the amount of $31,718.45; and THAT the 2026 Capital Budget be amended to
Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
By-Laws 11-2026, 12-2026 and 13-2026 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
Report DPW 02-2026 regarding Temporary Water Supply to Kettle and Stony Point be received.
Council Meeting, February 3, 2026 · Carried
Report TR 05-2026; regarding the Forest Business Improvement Area 2026 Budget be received, and THAT the Forest Business Improvement Area 2026 Budget in the amount of $28,500.00 be approved.
Council Meeting, February 3, 2026 · Carried
By-Law 76-2025 be read a third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk; and THAT By-Law 10-2026 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Council Meeting, February 3, 2026 · Carried
Agenda Items 11.1 and 11.2 be received.
Council Meeting, January 13, 2026 · Carried
Report DCS 02-2026 regarding the “2026 Community Grant Requests” be received; and THAT the eligible requests received from Ageless Vitality Fitness, Algarva 168 Charities, Arkona Improvement Association, Arkona 150 th Anniversary Celebration Committee, Bosanquet Small World Nursery School, Centre Ipperwash Community Association, Forest Collective, Forest Excelsior Band, Forest Garden Club, Forest
Council Meeting, January 13, 2026 · Carried
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