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 (17 motions)
16 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
the May 14, 2024 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Maguire, seconded by Councillor Marsh
Carried
the minutes of the April 30, 2024 Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
the Council Meeting adjourn at 7:05 pm for a Public Meeting under the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Dodge
Carried
the Public meeting close and the regular Council Meeting reconvene at 7:08 pm.
Moved by Councillor Marsh, seconded by Councillor Dodge
Carried
Correspondence Item 10.1 of the Agenda be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Sageman, seconded by Councillor Dodge
Carried
Report PL 10-2023 regarding Bill 134, proposed Bill 185, and the draft 2024 Provincial Planning Statement be received.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sageman
Carried
Report PL 13-2024, relating to a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application, submitted by David Kraft and Valerie McLeod be received; THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZO-07/2024 submitted by David Kraft and Valerie McLeod requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to rezone 9967 Lakeshore Road to a Commercial Zone to permit a Building and Contracting Establishment, be approved; THAT By-Law 41 of 2024 be given first and second reading; and THAT third reading and final passing of implementing By-Law 41 of 2024 be
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Dodge
Report DCS 17-2024 regarding the Tender award for the 9575 Port Franks Road – Coverall Building project be received; THAT the Tender received from Britespan Building Systems of Ontario Inc. for the submitted price of $ 269,944.57 including HST be accepted; THAT the tender received from McCann Redi-Mix Inc. for the submitted price of $96,044.35 including HST be accepted; and THA T the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any contract or other documents.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
Report DCS 18-2024 regarding the “Legacy Recreation Centre Concession Operating Agreement” be received; and THAT the agreement between the Municipality and the Thedford Optimist Club for the Legacy Recreation Centre Concession operations be approved for a three-year term; and THAT the by-law authorizing the execution of the agreement be approved.
Moved by Councillor Maguire, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sageman
Carried
Report DPW 12-2024 regarding the tender award for the 2024 George Street – Gabion Wall Replacement Tender be received; and THAT the tender from Van Bree Drainage and Bulldozing Limited in the amount of $144,866.10 excluding HST, ($147,415.74 Net HST), for the George Street – Gabion Wall Tender be accepted; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contract agreement.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Marsh
Carried
Report TR 12-2024 regarding the 2024 tax rates be received; and THAT the by-law establishing the 2024 Tax Rates be approved.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
T HAT Report CL 10-2024 – Request to Purchase Municipal Property be received; and THAT the parcel of land described as Part 1 RPlan 25R11410 be declared surplus to the needs of the municipality; and THAT land described as Part 1 RPlan 25R11410 be sold directly to the abutting landowner at 50 Main Street West, Grand Bend in the amount of $ 298,000; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents relating to the sale.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
CL 11-2024 regarding the Appointment of Engineer for the Tulpin Drain be received; and THAT staff be directed to proceed with notification to the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; and THAT GEI Consultants Canada Ltd. be appointed to complete the required engineer’s report after the 30 day notice period has expired and no comments have been received.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sageman
Carried
CL 12-2024 regarding the Hawkers and Peddlers By-Law be received; and THAT By-Law 39 of 2024 be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Baillie, seconded by Councillor Marsh
Carried
Report CAO 05-2024 regarding the “Pride Flag Request” be received; and THAT the Pride Flag be flown for the month of June on Municipal flag poles located at the Shores Recreation Centre, the Legacy Recreation Centre and the Lambton Shores Administration Building.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sageman
Carried
By-Law 41-2024 be read a first and second time; and THAT By-Law 39-2024, as amended, be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. THAT By-Laws 40-2024, 42-2024 and 43-2024 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 May 14, 2024 Council Meeting adjourn at 7:30 pm.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Maguire