Council Meeting

Council move into Closed Session at 6:01 pm to discuss matters under the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board and (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

the June 6, 2023 Closed Session of Council adjourn at 6:52 pm and reconvene in Regular Session at 7:00 pm.

the June 6, 2023 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as presented.

the minutes of the May 16, 2023 Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

the Council Meeting adjourn at 7:06 pm for Public Meetings to be held under Section 34 of the Planning Act.

the Public Meetings close and the regular Council Meeting reconvene at 7:32 pm.

Report CL 12-2023 regarding the Cost Apportioning Agreement with Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority be received; and THAT the Cost Apportioning Agreement with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority be approved; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary documents.

Correspondence Items 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 of the Agenda be received.

Report PL 15-2023, relating to a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application, submitted by Jacob and Lynda Feenstra be received; THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZO-04/2023 submitted by Jacob and Lynda Feenstra requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to change the zone designation from the I1 to the R1 Zone on the lands known as 7468 & 7476 Lakeshore Road, be approved; and THAT By-Law 47 of 2023 be approved.

Report PL 16-2023, relating to zoning parking requirements in downtown areas be received; THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZO-08/2023 initiated by the Municipality of Lambton Shores, be approved; and THAT By-Law 46 of 2023 be approved.

Report DCS 17-2023 regarding the “Forest Contact House” be received; and THAT staff be directed to work with Lambton County Developmental Services to submit a Trillium Application to renovate the building located at 19 Ann Street in Forest as a space for Contact House; and THAT Contact House be temporarily relocated to the former municipal office located at the Shores Recreation Centre until such time as funding is secured and construction is completed; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the relevant lease agreement.

Report DPW 13-2023 regarding the “2023-2027 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan” be received; and THAT the “2023-2027 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan” for the Municipality of Lambton Shores be approved.

Report DPW 14-2023 regarding the tender award for the John Coultis Drain Improvements construction project be received; THAT the tender received from Robinson Farm Drainage for the tendered price of $ 139,500.00 excluding HST ($141,955.20 Net HST) be accepted; and THA T the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contract agreements.

staff review the Parks and Facilities By-Law 13-2021 to consider the revision of restrictions set out in Section 12.7 and THAT the report be provided to Council at the June 27th meeting.

By-Laws 45-2023 through 48-2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.

the June 6, 2023 Council Meeting adjourn at 7:48 pm.