Council Meeting

the May 25, 2021 Council meeting Agenda as presented be approved.

Council move into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m. to discuss matters under the Municipal Act Sections 239(1)(c), (d) and (e) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, labour relations or employee negotiations and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

the CAO be authorized to establish a policy for Municipal support of Retiree Benefits for non-unionized employees.

the minutes of the May 4, 2021 Council meeting be adopted as presented.

Correspondence Items 10.1 through 10.4 be received.

the Municipality of Lambton Shores agrees with the proposed Lambton OPP Detachment - Board Governance submission as prepared by the County of Lambton; and THAT consent be provided to the Stephane Thiffeault, General Manager, Corporate Services, Solicitor/Clerk for the County of Lambton for response to the Solicitor General's request on behalf the Municipality of Lambton Shores; and THAT on behalf of the Municipality of Lambton Shores, Mr. Thiffeault proceed with submission to the Province's online OPP Board proposal form.

Resolution 21-0504-14 regarding the 2021 Grand Bend Pier Commercial Use Agreements be reconsidered.

Report CAO 04-2021 be received; and THAT staff be authorized to establish an agreement with Grand Bend Parasail and X-treme Water Sports for leased space on the North Pier based on their 2021 proposals; and THAT a third commercial lease remain available for Council’s consideration of any operator willing to restrict the number of pier-side watercraft to no more than one vessel.

Report PL 14-2021 respecting Site Plan Approval application SP-01/2021, submitted by M & J DeJong Enterprises Inc., be received; THAT the agreement between M & J DeJong Enterprises Inc. and the Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores, respecting a new retail store on lands known as 10005 Lakeshore Road, be approved; and THAT By-Law 32 of 2021 authorizing the execution of an agreement with M & J DeJong Enterprises Inc. be approved.

Report PL 15-2021 respecting a request to enter into Severance Agreement, submitted by Renee Henderson, be received; THAT the agreement between Michael Bouffard and Renee Henderson and the Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores, respecting 9569 Ipperwash Road, Ipperwash, be approved; and THAT By-Law 33 of 2021 authorizing the execution of an agreement with Michael Bouffard and Renee Henderson be approved.

Report PL 16-2021 respecting Site Plan Approval application SP-02/2021, submitted by Lakeside Fitness, be received.

Site Plan Approval application SP-02/2021, respecting a new tent structure for a commercial recreational establishment on lands known as 63 Main St West, Grand Bend be refused.

Report DCS 23-2021 regarding the Poplar Avenue Boat Launch agreement be received; and THAT Resolution 20-0714-10 regarding the Poplar Avenue Boat Launch be rescinded; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the attached licence agreement between the Municipality and 2082201 Ontario Inc. related to the Poplar Avenue Boat Launch.

Report DCS 24-2021 regarding the “Grand Bend Beach Shelter” be received; and THAT the contract be awarded to New World Park Solutions for the price of $130,752.46 including HST; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the associated construction agreement.

Report TR-15 2021 regarding the 2021 tax rates be received; and, THAT By-Law 29-2021 establishing the 2021 Tax Rates for Lambton Shores be approved.

Report TR 16-2021 regarding the Connecting Links Program Contribution Agreement be received; and THAT the By-Law 35-2021 authorizing the execution of the funding agreement be approved.

Report TR 17-2021 regarding the Investing in Canadian Infrastructure Program Funding Agreement be received; and THAT By-Law 36-2021 authorizing the execution of the funding agreement be approved.

Report CL 18-2021 regarding the “Grand Bend Art Centre Vibrancy Grant” be received; and THAT the 2020 Vibrancy Grant funds approved for the installation of public art in Grand Bend in the amount of $9,999.00 be released to the Grand Bend Art Centre.

Report CL 19-2021 regarding the “Grand Bend Art Centre Lease Renewal” be received; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated agreement.

By-Laws 29-2021 through 37-2021 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.

the May 25, 2021 Council meeting adjourn at 8:10 p.m.