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)
17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Council move into Closed Session at 6:34 pm to discuss a matter under the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality of local board.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dodge
Carried
the Closed Session adjourn at 6:54 pm. to reconvene in Open Session at 7:00 pm.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Marsh
Carried
the April 29, 2025 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Marsh
Carried
the minutes of the April 8, 2025 Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sageman, seconded by Councillor Wilcox
Carried
Correspondence Item 10.1 of the Agenda be received.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
staff prepare a resolution for consideration at the May 13th Council meeting which identifies the municipality's concern with the recommendations in the Lambton Emergency Medical Services Master Plan and the effect it will have on Lambton Shores.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Wilcox
Carried
Report PL 10-2025, relating to a Site Plan Approval Application, submitted by Devcor Capital Inc., respecting 20 Main Street West, Grand Bend, be received; and THAT By-Law 26 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 Devcor Capital Inc. be approved.
Moved by Councillor Baillie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sageman
Carried
Report PL 11-2025, relating to a Site Plan Approval Application, submitted by Grand Bend Developments Corporation, respecting Plan 25M92 Block 2, Grand Bend, be received; and THAT By-Law 27 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 Grand Bend Developments Corporation be approved.
Moved by Councillor Marsh, seconded by Councillor Dodge
Carried
Report DCS 13-2025 regarding the “Canada Heritage Grant Support for Arkona 150” be received; and THAT staff be directed to apply to the Heritage Canada – Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Grant Program for the Arkona 150 th on behalf of the Arkona Sesquicentennial Committee.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Marsh
Carried
Report DCS 14-2025 regarding the “Marina Prop Washing Operation Update” be received.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Wilcox
Carried
Report 18-2025 regarding the Draft Year to Date Financial Statements for the 2024 Fiscal Year be received; and THAT the following allocations of the 2024 surplus to the identified Reserve Funds be approved: $316,568 to the Transportation Reserve Fund; and the balance be transferred to the Working Funds Reserve
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Baillie
Carried
Report TR 19-2025 regarding the 2024 Development Charges Statement be received; and THAT the 2024 Development Charges Statement for submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in accordance with The Development Charges Act be approved.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
Report CL 11-2025 regarding 2025 Parking Rates be received; and THAT staff prepare an amendment to the 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law 98 of 2024 to increase paid parking lot rates to $8.00/hour and a 3-level proximity pricing model.
Moved by Councillor Baillie, seconded by Councillor Wilcox
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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sageman, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
By-Laws 24-2025, 26-2025 and 27-2025 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
By-Laws 25-2025 and 28-2025 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
the April 29, 2025 Council Meeting adjourn at 8:34 pm.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Wilcox