Council Meeting

Council move into Closed Session at 6:03 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 or local board.

Closed Session adjourn at 6:15 pm and regular Council reconvene at 7:00 pm.

the December 3, 2024 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as amended.

the minutes of the November 12, 2024 Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

the Council Meeting adjourn at 7:06 pm for a Public Meeting held under the Planning Act.

the Public Meeting close and the regular Council Meeting reconvene at 7:16 pm.

Item 10.1 of the Agenda be received.

Report PL 33-2024, relating to Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications, submitted by Delmart Holdings, be received; THAT Official Plan Amendment Application OPA-04-2024 , submitted by Delmart Holdings, requesting an amendment to the Lambton Shores Official Plan to permit retail stores, including a retail store under 500m 2 in floor area on lands identified as 6324-6332 Townsend Line and 88 King St East, be approved; THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Z-18-2024 , submitted by Delmart Holdings, requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to rezone lands identified as 6324-6332 Townsend Line and 88 King St East to permit retail stores and to allow a fence in lieu of a planting strip, be approved, subject to inclusion of minimum floor area provisions; THAT By-Law 95 of 2024 to adopt Amendment No. 12 to the Lambton Shores Official Plan be approved; and THAT By-Law 94 of 2024 to implement the zoning by-law amendment be approved.

Report PL 34-2024, relating to a Site Plan Approval Application, submitted by McCann Redi-Mix, respecting 9 Tattersall Lane, Grand Bend, be received; THAT By-Law 93 of 2024 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a site plan agreement with McCann Developments Inc. be approved.

Report DCS 25-2024 regarding the Marina Prop Washing Contract be received.

Report DCS 26-2024 regarding the “Donation from the Rotary Club of Grand Bend for Accessibility Improvements” be received; THAT the Municipality accepts the donation from the Rotary Club of Grand Bend of the Mobi-Mats, Mobi-Chair, and Mobi-Deck through Corona Canada’s Accessing Paradise Promotion.

Report DPW 25-2024 regarding new stop signs in West Bosanquet be received; and THAT the installation of the new stop signs be approved.

Report TR-25-2024 regarding the FCM GMF Grant and Loan for the Administration Office be received; and THAT the additional funds be allocated from the 2024 Operating Budget; and THAT the By-Law 92-2024 be approved.

Report TR-26-2024 regarding Asset Management be received.

Report TR 27-2024 regarding a 2025 pre-budget survey be received.

the budget survey in its present form be discontinued; and THAT staff consider a different method of engaging the public in the budget process for 2026.

Report TR 28-2024 regarding EV ChargeON Grant be received; and THAT the installation of two (2) Level 3 fast charger ports at the Grand Bend Ontario Street Parking Lot be supported; and THAT the CAO be authorized to sign the EV ChargeON Letter of Agreement for the approved funding.

Report CL 24-2024 “Pinehill Cemetery” be received; and THAT staff proceed with negotiations with the United Church of Canada for the mutual transfer of the Pinehill Cemetery; and THAT draft 2025 budget include an additional $ 71,000 for expenses relating to the operation of the Pinehill Cemetery.

By-laws 91-2024 through 97-2024 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.

Council move into Closed Session at 8:08 pm to discuss a matter under the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

Closed Session adjourn and regular Council reconvene at 8:37 pm.

the December 3, 2024 Council Meeting adjourn at 8:38 pm.