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 (23 motions)
21 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Council move into Closed Session at 6:30 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 (North Street property disposal).
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Sageman
Carried
Closed Session adjourn at 6:56 pm. and Council reconvene in Open Session at 7:00 pm.
Moved by Councillor Sageman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cook
Carried
the June 7, 2022 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Wilcox
Carried
the minutes of the May 17, 2022 Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Cook
Carried
the Council meeting adjourns at 7:11 pm for a Public Meeting held under the Planning Act to hear an application for a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZO-06/2022 for Gregory and Sabrina Dalgity for property located at 8081 Willsie Line.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
That Report PL 12-2022, relating to a ZBA Application, submitted by Gregory and Sabrina Dalgity be received; That ZBA Application ZO-06/2022 submitted by Gregory and Sabrina Dalgity requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to rezone 8081 Willsie Line to a Residential Zone with a minimum required lot size of 3,000 m 2 , be approved; and That By-Law 39 of 2022 be approved
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cook, seconded by Councillor Scott
the Council meeting adjourns at 8:01 pm for a Public Meeting held under the Planning Act to hear an application for a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZO-07/2022 for Michael Vanos for property located at 8562 and 8580 Townsend Line, Arkona.
Moved by Councillor Sageman, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
That Report PL 13-2022, relating to a ZBA Application, submitted by Michael Vanos be received; That ZBA Application ZO-07/2022 submitted by Michael Vanos requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to rezone the lands known as 8580 Townsend Line and a portion of the lands known as 8562 Townsend Line to allow a maximum lot coverage for all accessory buildings and structures of 250 m 2 (2,650 ft 2 ), be approved; and That By-Law 40 of 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Maguire, seconded by Councillor Scott
the presentation for a Grand Bend Community Centre be received.
Moved by Councillor Maguire, seconded by Councillor Sageman
Carried
staff prepare a report in consideration of a Grand Bend Community Centre Committee including Terms of Reference.
Moved by Councillor Maguire, seconded by Councillor Sageman
Carried
Correspondence Items 10.2 and 10.3 be received.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
Correspondence Item 10.1 be
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Scott
Referred
Report CAO 07-2022 regarding the “Short-Term Rental Licensing By-Law” be received; and THAT By-Law 43 of 2022, being a by-law to Licence Short-Term Rentals be approved; and THAT staff prepare the set fine schedule and forward to the Solicitor General for approval.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cook, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
Council extend past 9:00 pm.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
Report PL 11-2022 respecting the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force, Bill 109: the More Homes for Everyone Act , 2022, and the appointment of a municipal site plan approval officer, be received; and THAT the Chief Administrative Officer, and Director of Public Works in the CAO’s Absence, be authorized to approve site plans pursuant to Section 41(4) of the Planning Act , 1990; and THAT By-Law 41 of 2022 be approved to pass a new site plan control by-law.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
Report DPW 11-2022 regarding the tender award for the 2022 Asphalt Resurfacing Tender be received; and THAT the tender from Lavis Contracting Co. Limited in the amount of $225,975.00 excluding HST ($229,952.16 net HST) for the 2022 Asphalt Resurfacing Tender be accepted; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contract agreement.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Cook, seconded by Councillor Dodge
Carried
Report TR 13-2022 regarding the 2022 tax rates be received; and, THAT $34,370.00 be drawn from the Working Funds Reserve fund to create the same residential tax rate as 2021; and, THAT the by-law to set the 2022 tax rates be approved.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Sageman
Carried
Report CL 18-2022 regarding a request for an exemption to the Lambton Shores Noise By-law 30-2022 be received; and THAT an exemption to Noise By-Law 30-2002 for Obsidian Group owners of the Colonial Hotel and Brenner House Courtyard be approved for June 9, 2022 until 11:59 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Marsh
Defeated
staff prepare a report outlining the municipality's authority to restrict the use of recreational electric scooters, bicycles and skateboards and the like from all municipal sidewalks, Grand Bend beach boardwalk and the Rotary Trail.
Moved by Mayor Weber, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
By-Laws 38-2022 through 44-2022 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Wilcox
Carried
the June 7, 2022 Council Meeting adjourn at 9:23 pm.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Sageman