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 (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
the January 12, 2026 Council Budget Meeting Agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
Closed Session adjourn and Regular Council resume at 10:30 am.
Moved by Councillor Maguire, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sageman
Carried
the Staff and Elected Official Market Survey reports prepared by Annetts and Associates be received.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
Report TR 1-2026 regarding the 2026 Policing Costs be received; and THAT staff be directed to continue to liaise with the Lambton OPP staff regarding the options related to additional seasonal resources required in Lambton Shores in an effort to manage the overtime costs currently charged to Lambton Shores; and THAT the Police Service cost of $3,357,394 be included in the 2026 Lambton Shores Operating Budget.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
Report TR 04-2026 in regard to Fire Protection Grant – Agreement Authorization be received; and THAT the Mayor’s Budget 2026 be amended to include the addition of grant funding in the amount of $84,230 and materials purchased in the amount $84,230 to the Mayor’s Budget 2026; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of the Solicitor General for the approved 2025–26 Fire Protection Grant in the amount of $84,230; and THAT staff to take all necessary actions to fulfill the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sageman, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
Report DCS 01-2026 regarding the “2026 Community Vibrancy Fund Requests – Small Projects” be received; and THAT the ten (10) eligible applications received from Arkona 150 Committee, Centre Ipperwash Community Association, Forest Lawn Bowling Club, Friends of Pinery Park, Grand Bend Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, Grand Bend Studio Tour/Summer Sunset Sounds Concert Series, Grand Bend Jingle Bells Group, Lambton Shores Nature Trails, Thedford Legion and West Coast Lions Club be approved for a total funding commitment of $66,738.60.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
that application from Lambton Shores Minor Baseball Association in the amount of $ 4,112.76 be denied as the application does not fit the funding policy criteria.
Moved by Councillor Marsh, seconded by Councillor Dodge
Carried
the Mayor's Budget be amended to include Forest-Lambton Museum Society annual grant be increased from $7,000 to $10,000.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
By-Law 01-2026 and 02-2026 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sageman
Carried
the January 12, 2026 Council Budget Meeting adjourn at 2:27 pm.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Scott