May 5, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT Council move into a Closed Session at 6:31 pm to discuss matters under the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local boa…
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT Closed Session adjourn at 6:48 pm to reconvene in Regular Session at 7:00 pm.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT the CAO be directed to execute a retainer agreement with Miller Thomson LLP to represent Lambton Shores in any dispute arising from the West Lambton Pumping Station Reservoir Rehabilitation project being undertaken by the Lambton Area…
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT the following individuals be appointed as a Director on the Discover Lambton Shores Corporation: Garret Pedlar, Ted Terpstra, Grace Dekker, Laura Boogemans, Adam Veen
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT the May 5, 2026 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as presented.
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT the minutes of the April 14, 2026 Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Report DCS 18-2026 regarding the “Forest Fire Fighters Association 1888 Noise By-Law Exemption Request” be received; and THAT an exemption to the Noise By-Law 30-2002 for the Forest Fire Fighters Association 1888 be approved for June …
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Report DCS 19-2026 regarding the “Arkona 150th Celebration By-Law Exemption” be received; and THAT an exemption to the Parks and Facilities By-Law 13 of 2021 be granted to allow the Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society to camp a…
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Report DPW 13-2026 regarding the tender award for the 2026 Forest Lagoon Sludge Removal project be received; and THAT the tender from GFL Environmental Services Incorporated in the amount of $500,000.00 excluding HST, ($508,800.00 Net…
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Report TR 21-2026 regarding the 2026 Tax Rates be received; and THAT the by-law establishing the 2026 Tax Rates be approved.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Report CL 09-2026 regarding a request for an exemption to the Lambton Shores Noise By-Law 30-2002 be received; and THAT an exemption to the Noise By-Law 30-2002 for Orchard View Park be approved for May 16, July 4, August 1 and Septem…
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Report CAO 04-2026 regarding the “Grant Bend Community Centre Update” be received; and THAT Staff be directed to prepare a fundraising plan including a suggested target fundraising goal for the proposed Grand Bend Community Centre; an…
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT staff be directed to prepare, for Council’s consideration, an amendment to the existing by-law governing the rules and regulations of the municipal water system to establish a Leak Forgiveness Program, to provide relief to water custo…
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT residents of Lake Valley Grove have dealt with ongoing drainage issues for several years, causing them concerns; and THAT a drainage plan was promised to be part of 2026 budget, but like other projects, was not funded due to the 2.75%…
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT staff complete the design drawings and continue to work on the legal challenges relating to the outlet and follow up with a report to Council with a budget and suggested funding sources.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT By-Laws 24-2026, 25-2026 and 27-2026 through 29-2026 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT the May 5, 2026 Council Meeting adjourn at 7:54 pm.
   • · Attendance added: Glen Baillie (present)
   • · Attendance added: Doug Cook (regrets)
   • · Attendance added: Ronn E Dodge (present)
   • · Attendance added: Scott Ferguson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dave Maguire (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dave Marsh (present)
   • · Attendance added: Lorie Scott (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jeff Wilcox (present)
   • · Attendance added: Sageman (present)
   • · Attendance added: Steve McAuley (present)
   • · Attendance added: Rebecca Clothier (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ashley Farr (present)
   • · Attendance added: Nick Verhoeven (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ken Bulgin (present)
   • · Attendance added: James Marshall (present)
   • · Attendance added: Stephanie Troyer-Boyd (present)