Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (17 motions)
16 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
the January 10, 2023 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
the minutes of the December 20, 2022 Council meeting be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
the Council meeting adjourn at 7:07 pm for the Court of Revision for the Elliott East Drain.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Wilcox
Carried
Ronn Dodge be appointed Chair of the Court of Revision for the Elliott East Drain.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sageman
Carried
the Court of Revision recommends to Council that the by-law authorizing the Elliott East Drainage Works be approved once the 40 day appeal period has passed.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sageman, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
the Court of Revision for the Elliott East Drain adjourn at 7:09 pm.
Moved by Councillor Maguire, seconded by Councillor Wilcox
Carried
Council reconvene at 7:10 pm.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Marsh
Carried
Correspondence Item 10.1 - Correspondence from the Lambton County Plowmen's Association be
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Wilcox
Referred
Correspondence Item 10.2 - Committee of Adjustment Decisions - December 14, 2022 be received.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sageman
Carried
Report CAO 01-2023 regarding “Blue Coast Primary Care Board Appointment” be received for information, and THAT Councillor Scott be appointed to represent Lambton Shores on the Blue Coast Primary Care board.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
Report DCS 01-2023 regarding 2023 Community Grant Requests be received; and THAT all eligible financial requests in the amount of $39,866.00 and all in-kind requests be approved pending the adoption of the 2023 budget; and THAT an additional $2,600 be included in the draft budget to fund the Forest Excelsior Band through the Community Grant Program.
Moved by Councillor Maguire, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sageman
Carried
Report DCS 02-2023 regarding the “2023 Vibrancy Requests” be received; and THAT the following nine groups received funding through the Community Vibrancy Fund for a total funding commitment of $89,035.00: Forest Collective – One Community for All Forest Optimist Club Grand Bend and Area Studio Tour Lambton Shores Nature Trails Port Franks Seniors Action Club West Coast Lions Club of Grand Bend Arkona Improvement Association Centre Ipperwash Community Association Lambton Centre; and THAT Lambton Shores Nature Trails is permitted to carry forward funds from 2022 Vibrancy Grant to complete the Railway Trail Bridge railing in 2023 as part of the Municipality’s capital project for bridge upgrades.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sageman
Carried
Report TR 02-2023 relating to Development Charges, Water and Wastewater Rates and Connection Fees be received.
Moved by Councillor Marsh, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
Report CL 01-2023 regarding “2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Report” be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Maguire, seconded by Councillor Dodge
Carried
the 2023 budget meeting include a discussion on road improvements for gravel roads in former Bosanquet Township focussing on a long term plan and funding options.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
By-laws 01-2023 through 08-2023 be read a first, second and third time passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
the January 10, 2023 Council meeting adjourn at 7:30 pm.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Ferguson