The Lambton Shores Record

Council Meeting

March 17, 2026

Who was there

Present (8): Glen Baillie, Doug Cook, Ronn E Dodge, Scott Ferguson, Dave Maguire, Dave Marsh, Lorie Scott, Jeff Wilcox

Absent (1): Dan Sageman

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 (20 motions)

19 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

the March 17, 2026 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as presented.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Marsh
Carried
the February 24, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Maguire, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
Report DCS 11-2026 regarding the “Centre Ipperwash Community Association” be received; and THAT the Municipality provide 9-1-1 signs and posts at no charge to beachfront property owners on East Parkway Drive and West Parkway Drive to be installed on the lake side of their properties.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
Report DCS 12-2026 regarding the “Utter Park Baseball Diamond Light Replacement Tender Award” be received; and THAT the tender from Clark Multi-Trade Contractors Inc. in the amount of $112,500.00 excluding HST ($114,480.00 net of refundable HST) be accepted; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contract agreements.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Marsh
Carried
Report DCS 13-2026 regarding the “Sports Wall of Fame Recognition Policy” be received; and THAT Policy CP-CS-POL-007 Sports Wall of Fame Recognition Policy be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Wilcox
Carried
the 2026 induction of Tyler McGregor and Jamie Johnson to the Sports Wall of Fame be approved.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
Report DCS 14-2026 regarding the “Grand Bend Marina Fuel Tank Replacement Tender Award” be received; and THAT the tender received from Comco Canada Ltd. for the tendered price of $507,389.05 net of refundable HST be accepted; and THAT B.M. Ross and Associates Limited be authorized to carry out contract administration and project management for the said project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $50,000.00, excluding HST ($50,880.00 Net of refundable HST) THAT the 2026 Capital Budget be amended to increase the budgeted cost of the Fuel Tank Replacement project by $58,269.05, and that the additional funds required be funded from the Land Improvements Reserve Fund, with a net levy impact of $0; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any contract or other documents.
Moved by Councillor Baillie, seconded by Councillor Marsh
Carried
Report DPW 06-2026 regarding the tender award for the 2026 One Ton Truck Tender be received; and THAT the tender from McDonnell Motors Limited in the amount of $135,857.74 Net of refundable HST for the 2026 One Ton Truck Tender be accepted; and THAT the 2026 Capital Budget be amended to increase the budgeted cost of the One Ton Truck Replacement project by $3,857.74, for a total cost of $135,857.74, and that the additional funds required be funded from the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve Fund, with a net levy impact of $0; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contract agreement.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
Report DPW 07-2026 regarding the tender award for the 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing Tender be received; and THAT the tender from Armstrong Paving and Materials Group Ltd. in the amount of $409,135.08 excluding HST, ($416,335.86 Net of refundable HST), for the 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing 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 DPW 08-2026 regarding the tender award for the 2026 Tar and Chip Resurfacing Tender be received; and THAT the tender from Cornell Construction Limited in the amount of $486,196.25 excluding HST, ($494,753.30 Net of refundable HST), for the 2026 Tar and Chip Resurfacing Tender be accepted; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contract agreement.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
Report DPW 09-2026 regarding the tender award for the 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Tender be received; and THAT the tender from Fiorino Concrete Limited in the amount of $105,050.04 excluding HST, ($106,898.92 Net of refundable HST), for the 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Tender be accepted; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contract agreement.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
Report DPW 10-2026 regarding the “King Street West Extended Public Consultation Results” be received; and THAT a reduced scope of s idewalk replacement, water service maintenance and decorative crosswalk installations for the 2026 King Street West Construction project be approved.
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Dodge
Carried
Report TR 09-2026 regarding Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Health and Safety Water Stream Funding Agreement be received; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement for the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Health and Safety Water Stream for the Arkona Sewage Treatment Plant Effluent Filter Replacement project; and THAT staff are authorized to undertake all necessary administrative actions to fulfill the requirements of the Transfer Payment Agreement and to implement the project in accordance with the program terms and conditions.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
Report TR 11-2026 regarding Building Department Annual Report for 2025 be received. THAT the Building Permit Fee Annual Report – 2025 be approved. THAT the transfer of reserve funds in the amount of $7,313.17 to cover the 2025 Building Department operating deficit be approved. THAT the Treasurer’s Building Permit Fee Annual Report – 2025 be posted on the Lambton Shores website.
Moved by Councillor Baillie, seconded by Councillor Ferguson
Carried
Report TR 12-2026 regarding 2025 Cash in Lieu of Parkland be received; and THAT the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Statement be approved; and THAT the Treasurer’s Cash in Lieu of Parkland Statement be posted on the Lambton Shores website.
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
Report TR 13-2025 regarding the 2025 Development Charges Statement be received; and THAT the 2025 Development Charges Statement for submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in accordance with the Development Charges Act be approved.
Moved by Councillor Baillie, seconded by Councillor Wilcox
Carried
In favour (3): Mayor Cook, Councillor Wilcox, Councillor Scott · Opposed (5): Councillor Maguire, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Marsh, Councillor Ferguson, Councillor Baillie
CL Report 04-2026 regarding Village Gate Parking be received; and THAT Village Gate be signed “No Parking” in its entirety. In Support (3) Mayor Cook, Councillor Wilcox, and Councillor Scott
Moved by Councillor Wilcox, seconded by Councillor Scott
Defeated
In favour (3): Mayor Cook, Councillor Wilcox, Councillor Scott · Opposed (5): Councillor Maguire, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Marsh, Councillor Ferguson, Councillor Baillie
CL Report 06-2026 regarding Amendments to the Parking By-Law be received; and THAT the by-law be further amended to have paid parking end on Tuesday after Labour Day; THAT By-Law 17 of 2026 amending the Parking By-Law 15-2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried
By-Laws 14-2026 through 18-2026 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Dodge, seconded by Councillor Scott
Carried
the March 17, 2026 Council Meeting adjourn at 7:43 pm.
Moved by Councillor Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Maguire
Carried

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