Council Meeting

the April 13, 2021 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as amended.

Council move into Closed Session at 6:02 p.m. to discuss matters under the Municipal Act, Sections 239(1)(c)(e) and (f) being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

the minutes of the March 23, 2021 Council meeting be adopted as presented.

the Council meeting adjourns at 7:11 p.m. for a Public Meeting held under the Planning Act to hear an application for a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZO-03/2021 for BDS Construction for property located at 10020 Port Franks Estates Drive.

the public meeting closes and the regular Council meeting reconvenes at 7:41 p.m.

Report PL 09-2021, relating to a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application, submitted by BDS Construction, be received; THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZO-03/2021 , submitted by BDS Construction, requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 for a site-specific rezoning to permit a second dwelling in a detached building, be approved, subject to a limit of 2 dwellings on the lot and the main house not being used for a short term rental; and THAT the applicant be advised that use of the property for short term rental accommodations may be subject to any regulatory process or restrictions developed by the Municipality in the future; and THAT By-Law 21 of 2021 be approved.

the Council meeting adjourns at 7:44 p.m. for a Public Meeting held under the Planning Act to hear an application for a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZO-04/2021 for Michael and Laura Ryan for property located at the south side of Ravenswood Line, eat of Elizabeth Street in Thedford.

the public meeting closes and the regular Council meeting reconvenes at 8:04 p.m.

Report PL 10-2021, relating to a Zoning By-law Amendment Application, submitted by michael and Laura Ryan be

Items No. 10.1 through 10.5 of the Agenda be received.

staff prepare a report to address the request of the Port Franks beach Homeowners Association for signage on municipal roadways.

Resolution 21-0209-21 regarding annual agreements for the commercial use of property at the Grand Bend Harbour be reconsidered.

staff prepare a report regarding the North Pier to address the options contained in the correspondence from Splash jet Ski Rentals.

Report PL 11-2020 relating to a request to temporarily occupy a camping trailer be received; and THAT the request by Dolph and Rosemary Van Gelderen , to permit the occupancy of a camping trailer during the construction of a single detached dwelling on lands known as 10254 Mary Ave be approved and THAT By-Law 19 of 2021 to authorize execution of an agreement with Dolph and Rosemary Van Gelderen be approved.

Report DCS 15-2021 regarding the Tractor/Loader Request for Proposal Award be received; and THAT the proposal received from Advantage Farm Equipment for the price of $106,785.00 including HST be accepted; and THAT the additional budget requirement of $6,163.20 be funded from the Rolling Stock Reserve. THAT the Director of Community Services be authorized to execute the required purchase documents.

Report DCS 16-2021 regarding Low Speed Vehicles be received.

Report DCS 17-2021 regarding the appointment of an Engineer for the Gill Road Drain be received; and THAT GM Blue Plan be appointed to complete the required Engineer’s Report for the Section 78 request made under the Drainage Act for the Gill Road Drain, Branch #2.

Report DCS 19-2021 regarding the “Harbourside Village Culvert Replacement Tender Award” be received; and THAT the tender for the Harbourside Village Culvert Replacement submitted by VanDriel Excavating Inc. in the amount of $242,694.06 incl. HST be accepted; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the attached Memorandum of Understanding with the Lambton Land Condominium Corporation No. 65.

Report TR-11-2021 regarding a Fire Safety Grant be received; and THAT a new training platform to assist with online learning and training for emergency services as the intended use of the Fire Safety Grant Program be approved; and THAT the Clerk be authorized to execute the Transfer Payment Agreement for the Fire Safety Grant Program.

Report CL 06-2021 regarding a Request to Purchase Municipal Property be received.

the requester be advised that the municipality has no interest in disposing of the property at this time.

Report CL 02-2021 – By the Glass Support – Twin Pines Orchard & Cider House” be received; and THAT the application of Twin Pines Orchard & Cider House for a By the Glass Manufacturer’s Limited Liquor Sales Licence be supported.

Report CL 09-2021 regarding an Amendment to Procedural By-Law 14 of 2017 be received; and THAT By-Law 23 of 2021 being a by-law to amend By-Law 14 of 2017 be approved.

By-Laws 18-2021 through 25-2021 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.

the April 13, 2021 Council meeting adjourn at 9:36 p.m.