Council Meeting

the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as amended.

the minutes of the April 29, 2025 Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

the Council Meeting adjourn at 7:08 pm for Public Meetings held under the Planning Act.

the Public Meetings close and the regular Council Meeting reconvene at 7:18 pm.

the request from the Kiwanis Club of Forest for upgrades to Whyte Park be supported in principle.

Report PL 12-2025, relating to a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application, submitted by Catharine and Garry Parsons, be received; THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZO-05/2025 submitted by Catharine and Garry Parsons requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to rezone Concession C, Plan 7 Part Lot 20 RP 25R8732 Part 1 to an Agricultural-1 and Environmental Protection – Woodlot Zone, be approved; and THAT By-Law 30 of 2025 be approved.

Report PL 13 -2025, relating to a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application, submitted by Jeff Leal be received; THAT Zoning By-Law Amendment Application ZO-06/2025 submitted by Jeff Leal requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to amend the C5-10 zone on the lands known as 9765 Lakeshore Road, be approved; and THAT By-Law 31 of 2025 be approved.

Report DCS 15-2025 regarding the “Grand Bend Beachfest” be received; and THAT the sale and service of alcohol through a Special Occasion Permit in the licensed area on the upper level of the Observation Deck (Beach House) at the Grand Bend Beach on June 14, 2025 (rain date June 15 or June 21) be permitted; and THAT the Grand Bend Optimist Club be granted exclusive use of the North Beach Parking Lot on June 14, 2025 (rain date June 15 or June 21) from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Report DCS 16-2025 regarding the “Arkona Community Centre Roof Replacement – Construction Tender Award” be received; and THAT the Tender received from Bullock & Sons Roofing for the submitted price of $224,983.00 including HST, ($202,604.16 Net of refundable HST) be accepted; and THAT The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated agreement.

CL 12-2025 regarding the Improvement for the Golden Creek 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 Agribusiness; and THAT Spriet Associates be appointed to complete the required engineer’s report.

the Municipality of Lambton Shores Council has received the Lambton Emergency Medical Services Master Plan containing a recommendation regarding the closure of Thedford ambulance station; and WHEREAS the Thedford ambulance station is centrally located within Lambton Shores, providing essential services to the community; and WHEREAS , according to the Master Plan, Lambton Shores is experiencing a growth rate that is ten times that of Lambton County; and WHEREAS Lambton Shores is a major tourist destination, attracting approximately 30,000 visitors on summer weekends, thereby increasing the demand for emergency services; and WHEREAS it is determined essential to maintain a minimum of three ambulance stations to adequately cover the needs of our elderly population, residents, and guests; and WHEREAS the need for additional ambulance resources in Lambton County should not result in the reduction of services in other areas; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Lambton Shores Council does not agree with the recommendation to close the Thedford ambulance station; and THAT if additional ambulance services are required in other areas of the County, it should be provided as an additional unit and not by reallocating existing resources; and THAT this resolution be forwarded to the County of Lambton along with any public comments that have been received. In Support (9) Councillor Maguire, Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Deputy Mayor Sageman, Councillor Marsh, Councillor Sco

Report CAO 07-2025 regarding Strong Mayor Powers be received for information.

Report CAO 08-2025, relating to a “Community Improvement Plan Application, submitted by Beer ‘N More” be received; and THAT a $2,373.00 Façade Grant be approved for Beer ‘N More under the Community Improvement Plan. THAT the Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements.

By-Laws 29-2025 through 33-2025 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.

the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting adjourn at 8:11 pm.