Council Meeting

the December 19, 2023 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as amended.

the minutes of the November 28, 2023 Council Meeting be adopted as presented.

the Council Meeting adjourn at 7:03 pm for a Public Meeting held under the Planning Act.

the Public Meeting close and the regular Council Meeting reconvene at 7:07 pm.

Items # 9.1, 9.3 and 9.4 of the Agenda be received.

staff prepare a report on Agenda Item 9.2 - Gill Road and Hwy 81 Intersection.

Report PL 30-2023, relating to a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application submitted by Adam Brebner, be received; THAT ZBA Application ZO-12/2023 , submitted by Adam Brebner, requesting an amendment to Zoning By-Law 1 of 2003 to rezone 125 King St, Thedford, to permit a day nursery, be approved; and THAT By-Law 88 of 2023 be approved.

Report PL 31-2023, relating to the adoption of a Community Improvement Plan, be received; THAT the entire Municipality of Lambton Shores be designated as a Community Improvement Project Area pursuant to Section 28(2) of the Planning Act ; THAT implementing By-Law 89 of 2023 be approved; THAT the Community Improvement Plan created with NPG Planning Solutions, dated December 19, 2023, be adopted pursuant to Section 28(4) of the Planning Act ; and THAT implementing By-Law 90 of 2023 be approved.

Report CAO 22-2023 regarding the Cost Apportioning Memorandum of Understanding with St. Clair Region Conservation Authority be received; and THAT the Cost Apportioning Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority be approved; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign all necessary documents.

Report DCS 33-2023 regarding the “YMCA Agreement” be received; and THAT the agreement with the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario for the operation of the Suncor Wellness Centre located at the Shores Recreation Centre be approved; and THAT the By-Law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the agreement be approved.

Report DCS 34-2023 regarding the “Community Vibrancy Fund Large Projects” be received for information.

Report DCS 35-2023 regarding the “Community Vibrancy Fund Requests Small Projects” be received; and THAT the eight (8) eligible applications received from Centre Ipperwash Community Association, Forest Lawn Bowling Club, Grand Bend Art Centre, Grand Bend Studio Tour, Kiwanis Club of Forest, Lambton Shores Nature Trails, Forest Legion (RCL Branch 176) and Grand Bend Legion (RCL Branch 498) be approved for a total funding commitment of $36,561.85.

approve the request from Forest Fritter Friends for the requested amount of $8,575.00.

approve the submission from the West Coast Lions Club for the requested amount of $9,900.00.

a segregated Reserve Fund be created with $1,135,450.00 from the Vibrancy Reserve Fund for funding the small vibrancy projects.

50% of the annual amount received from Nextera be allocated to the segregated fund.

Report TR 32-2023 regarding the 2023 Supplemental Tax Billings and Write offs be approved.

Report TR 33-2023 regarding an Asset Retirement Obligation Policy be received; and THAT the Asset Retirement Obligation Policy be approved.

Report TR 35-2023 regarding an application to the Experience Ontario Grant program on behalf of the Grand Bend Canada Day be received; and THAT staff be authorized to submit an application to the Experience Ontario Grant program on behalf of the Grand Bend Canada Day Committee.

Report CL 18-2023 “2024 Fees and Charges By-Law” be received; and THAT the 2024 Fees and Charges By-Law be approved.

Report CL 19-2023 “Wakefield Drain Update” be received; and THAT Spriet Associates be notified of the additional petitioners to be included in the drainage area for the Wakefield Drain originally submitted by the Municipality.

Council move into Closed Session at 8:07 pm to discuss matters under the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

Closed Session adjourn and Regular Council resume at 8:21 pm.

the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the property described as Part 1, Plan 25R-11323 for the purchase price of $82,000.00; and THAT By-Law 92-2023 be approved.

By-laws 85-2023 through 92-2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.

property described as Part 32 Plan 25R-2873 be transferred from 2550864 Ontario Limited to the Municipality; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary documents to facilitate the transfer.

Janet Ferguson, Director of Financial Services be authorized to execute an agreement with the Province of Ontario for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant.

the December 19, 2023 Council Meeting adjourn at 8:25 pm.