The Lakeshore Record

Paddy Byrne

Councillor · seen 2022-11-29 to 2024-07-09 · served 2022–2026

former not seated on the current council

48substantive motions movedof 43 meetings the minutes record them at
2procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
106substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 43 they were on the record for
75–33recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Lakeshore’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (108) — most recent 40 shown

Regular Council Meeting July 9, 2024
Extend the meeting past 9:30 PM. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (1): Councillor Kerr
For · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting June 25, 2024
For Administration to bring forward a report/plan to place awareness signs along the roads where there are known animal crossings such as endangered and non endangered turtles.
For · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting June 25, 2024
Extend the meeting past 9:30 PM. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (1): Councillor Kerr
For · 7–1 · Carried
Special Council Meeting June 18, 2024
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 68-2024, being a by-law to authorize an agreement with the Corporation of the City of Windsor for the purpose of the provision of childcare services, as presented at the June 18, 2024…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting June 18, 2024
Approve a licensing agreement with the Lakeshore Sports Excellence Hall of Fame (LSEHOF) for a five-year contract, with an option to renew for an additional five-year contract;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting June 18, 2024
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 69-2024, being a By-law to Amend By-Law 95-2023, 2024 User Fees, during the Consideration of By-laws, as presented at the June 18, 2024 Council meeting.
Against · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting June 11, 2024
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-08-2024 (Zoning By- law 2-2012, as amended), to incorporate definitions for: Boarding, Lodging and Rooming House, Two-Unit Dwelling; Library and Privacy Screen;
For · 7–1 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting May 28, 2024
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-14-2020 to amend Zoning By-law 2-2012 as it relates to the lands legally described as Part of Lots 3 & 4, Concession East Puce River, Registered Plan 12R-21144, Parts 2…
Against · 6–2 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting May 28, 2024
Extend the meeting beyond 9:30 PM. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (2): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, and Councillor…
For · 6–2 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting May 14, 2024
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 17-2024, being a by-law to adopt a Flag Policy during the Consideration of By-laws, as presented at the May 14, 2024 Council meeting.
For · 4–4 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting May 14, 2024
Receive the report for information. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Kerr Opposed (3): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor…
For · 5–3 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act May 7, 2024
Direct Administration to provide public notice of the draft Official Plan Amendment, collect comments and schedule a public meeting, as required under the Planning Act, all as presented at the May 7, 2024 Council…
Against · 3–5 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting March 19, 2024
By-law 34-2024 be read and passed in open session on March 19, 2024. In Favour (4): Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Conflict (4): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt…
For · 4–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting March 5, 2024
Direct Administration to amend draft By-law 30-2024 to reduce the threshold to bring procurement items to Council from $500,000 to $100,000, and bring the amended by-law back to Council for consideration.
For · 6–2 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting March 5, 2024
Direct Administration to continue discussions with the County of Essex and Provincial Ministries on Official Plan Amendment No.
For · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting March 5, 2024
Reconsider the resolution from June 27, 2023 relating to time limits for reconsideration to be included in the Procedure By-law.
For · 3–5 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting March 5, 2024
Reconsider the resolution from June 27, 2023 relating to timelines to submit petitions to the Clerk. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Kerr, Councillor…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2024
Remove the Co-op positions from the Digital Transformation & Cloud Services operating budget (item 2024-115 - DTCS Co-op Students, p.37).
Against · 3–5 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2024
Direct Administration to bring back a report regarding how to make the Marina a profit or cost-neutral facility. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Vogler…
For · 5–3 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2024
Direct Administration to bring a report to add a kayak launch to the west wall of Lakeview Park. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor…
For · 6–2 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2024
Remove $75,000 from the Capital budget (item 8 - CP-24-6666 Belle River Growth Strategy, p.207). In Favour (2): Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor…
Against · 2–6 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2024
Remove $225,000 from the Capital budget (item 26 - FAC-24-6711 ATRC - Parking lot asphalt Rehabilitation/Replacement, p.209).
Against · 4–4 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2024
Deduct $179,000 from the contribution to the Parks Furniture and Fixtures reserve fund (p.222). In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Kerr, Councillor…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2024
Remove $1,000,000 from the Contribution to Reserve - Facilities - New (p.222) and add $1,000,000 to the Contribution to Reserve - Roads Reserve instead of Facilities - New.
Against · 3–5 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2024
Remove $1,000,000 from the Contribution to Reserve - Facilities - New (p.222). In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston,…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2024
Remove $280,000 from the Capital budget (item 64 RDS-24-6736 Lifecycle Replacement Program - Heavy Equipment, p.216). In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2024
Reduce the draw from the Assessment Stabilization Reserve (p.222) to $350,000. In Favour (3): Mayor Bailey, Councillor McNamara, and Councillor Santarossa Opposed (5): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Byrne, Councillor…
Against · 3–5 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting February 13, 2024
Support the resolution by the City of Brantford regarding Reliable and Accessible Public Rail Transit-CN Rail. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor…
For · 6–2 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting February 13, 2024
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 21-2014, being a by-law to amend By-law 34-2019, during the Consideration of the By-laws, as presented at the February 13, 2024 Council meeting.
Against · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting February 13, 2024
Direct Administration to bring a report regarding a new private road assumption program with the associated costs to resolve the ongoing challenges presented by the current road conditions and revise the Assumption…
Against · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act February 6, 2024
Direct Administration to prepare a report to Council to consider amending the Official Plan to allow for minor zoning by-law amendments to be delegated to either a Committee of Council or an individual under Section 39…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act February 6, 2024
Direct Administration to prepare a by-law to authorize the delegation of minor zoning by-law amendments related to consent to sever surplus farm dwelling applications to the Committee of Adjustment, all as presented…
For · 5–3 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting January 30, 2024
Direct Administration to bring a report to identify costs relating to increased snow and ice removal on secondary roads during inclement weather situations.
For · 2–5 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting January 9, 2024
Direct Administration to add the Comber Parkette proposal to the Hydro One fund report for consideration. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting January 9, 2024
Direct Administration bring back a report regarding keeping the second summer pick up in area 3 with the following provisions:  residents who wish to continue the service must opt-in;
Against · 2–6 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting January 9, 2024
Approve Option #1 the elimination of the Extra Pick up in Area 3 for a recognized cost savings of $66,706.84 (including applicable HST), as presented at the January 9, 2024 Council Meeting.
For · 6–2 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting January 9, 2024
Direct Administration to include language in the Official Plan that speaks to the identification and use of surplus municipal lands for the development of affordable, attainable and/or special needs housing.
Against · 3–5 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting December 12, 2023
Direct Administration to work with the Lakeshore Sports Excellence Hall of Fame organization and bring back a report regarding potential participation with the Municipality of Lakeshore at the Atlas Tube Recreation…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting December 12, 2023
Approve the changes to the User Fee schedule, as described at the December 12, 2023 Council meeting; and Direct the Clerk to read By-Law 95-2023 during the Consideration of By- laws.
Against · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting December 12, 2023
By-laws 95-2023 be read and passed in open session on December 12, 2023. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor…
Against · 7–1 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

Special Council MeetingMay 11, 2023
Regular Council MeetingMay 2, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 48)

the Town Hall Main Floor Renovation and Operations Renovation Concept Plans; Direct Administration to proceed to tender and/or award for both projects based on procurement bylaw requirements, with considerations of incentives for the timely completion of the project; and Approve an additional $330,000.00 to be funded from the Facilities Reserve as presented at the April 30 and June 25, 2024 Counci
Regular Council Meeting, June 25, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
Approve the Town Hall Main Floor Renovation and Operations Renovation Concept Plans; Direct Administration to proceed to tender and/or award for both projects based on procurement bylaw requirements, with considerations of incentives for the timely completion of the project; and Approve an additional $330,000.00 to be funded from the Facilities Reserve as presented at the April 30 and June 25, 202
Regular Council Meeting, June 25, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
50-2024, 51-2024, 54-2024 and 55-2024 be read and passed in open session on May 7, 2024.
Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act, May 7, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
By-laws 50-2024, 51-2024, 54-2024 and 55-2024 be read and passed in open session on May 7, 2024.
Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act, May 7, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
the crossing guard location effective September 2024, in the amount of $4,500.00 to be funded from the 2024 crossing guard budget, as presented at the April 9, 2024 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, April 9, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
Approve the crossing guard location effective September 2024, in the amount of $4,500.00 to be funded from the 2024 crossing guard budget, as presented at the April 9, 2024 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, April 9, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-16-2023 to amend Zoning By-law 2-2012 as it relates to the lands legally described as Part of Lot 4, Concession East of Puce River, to reduce the Minimum Exterior Side Yard setback requirements in the R2 zone from 4.5m to 3.5m and to increase the Maximum Lot Coverage from 35% to 40% for all semi-detached lots in the subdivision (lots 10 to 14, 18 to 22 and 2
Regular Council Meeting, March 19, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
a delegation from Mr. Jim Ghanam.
Regular Council Meeting, March 19, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
8-2024, 24-2024, 29-2024, 32-2024, 33-2024, 35-2024, 36-2024, 37-2024 and 38-2024 be read and passed in open session on March 19, 2024.
Regular Council Meeting, March 19, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-16-2023 to amend Zoning By-law 2-2012 as it relates to the lands legally described as Part of Lot 4, Concession East of Puce River, to reduce the Minimum Exterior Side Yard setback requirements in the R2 zone from 4.5m to 3.5m and to increase the Maximum Lot Coverage from 35% to 40% for all semi- detached lots in the subdivision (lots 10 to 14, 18 to
Regular Council Meeting, March 19, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
Allow a delegation from Mr. Jim Ghanam.
Regular Council Meeting, March 19, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
By-laws 8-2024, 24-2024, 29-2024, 32-2024, 33-2024, 35-2024, 36-2024, 37- 2024 and 38-2024 be read and passed in open session on March 19, 2024.
Regular Council Meeting, March 19, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
Reconsider the resolution from June 27, 2023 relating to time limits for reconsideration to be included in the Procedure By-law. In Favour (3): Councillor Byrne, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Ruston
Regular Council Meeting, March 5, 2024 · Lost
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-02-2024 to amend Zoning By-law 2-2012 over the lands municipally known as 0 Creekside Road and legally described as Part of Lots 21-22 Concession 2, Tilbury as in R1000035; subject to TN7842; Lakeshore Subject to an Easement In Gross Over Part 8 12R29203 as in CE1137507, being all of the Property Identifier Number 75074-0170(LT), and located on the south sid
Regular Council Meeting, February 27, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
minutes of the previous meetings and receive correspondence as listed on the Consent Agenda. February 13, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes February 15, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (2024 Budget Deliberations) County of Renfrew - Rural and Small Urban Municipalities - Affordability of Water and Wastewater Systems County of Prince Edward - Expanding the Life of Fire Apparatus Conmee Town
Regular Council Meeting, February 27, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
the extension of exemption for Part Lot Control for Part of Lots 63, 67, 68, 71, 75, 80, 82 to 85 (both inclusive) on Registered Plan 12M-657 in the Municipality of Lakeshore; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 20-2024 during the Consideration of By-laws, all as presented at the February 27, 2024 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, February 27, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-02-2024 to amend Zoning By-law 2-2012 over the lands municipally known as 0 Creekside Road and legally described as Part of Lots 21-22 Concession 2, Tilbury as in R1000035; subject to TN7842; Lakeshore Subject to an Easement In Gross Over Part 8 12R29203 as in CE1137507, being all of the Property Identifier Number 75074-0170(LT), and located on the s
Regular Council Meeting, February 27, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meetings and receive correspondence as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. February 13, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 2. February 15, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (2024 Budget Deliberations) 3. County of Renfrew - Rural and Small Urban Municipalities - Affordability of Water and Wastewater Systems 4. County of Prince Edward - Expanding the Life of Fire A
Regular Council Meeting, February 27, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
Approve the extension of exemption for Part Lot Control for Part of Lots 63, 67, 68, 71, 75, 80, 82 to 85 (both inclusive) on Registered Plan 12M- 657 in the Municipality of Lakeshore; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 20-2024 during the Consideration of By- laws, all as presented at the February 27, 2024 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, February 27, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meeting and receive correspondence as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. December 12, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 2. Township of Asphodel-Norwood - Rising Municipal Insurance Costs 3. Clearview Township - Cemetery Transfer/Abandonment 4. Town of Tecumseh - Increasing Tax Credits for Volunteer Firefighters 5. Petition - Comber Parkette 6. Essex Region Conserva
Regular Council Meeting, January 9, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
By-laws 1-2024, 2-2024, 3-2024, 5-2024, 6-2024 and 7-2024 be read and passed in open session on January 9, 2024.
Regular Council Meeting, January 9, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-11-2023 (Zoning By- law 2-2012, as amended), to rezone the lands known legally as, Part of lots 7 and 8 Concession 3, Tilbury; designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Plan 12R27973; subject to an easement over Parts 1, 2 and 3, Plan 12R27973 as in R628274; subject to an easement over Parts 2, 6, 10 and 13, Plan 12R27973 as in
Regular Council Meeting, November 21, 2023 · Carried Unanimously
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-13-2023 to remove the Holding Symbol (h) from the subject lands legally described as Part of Lot 4, Concession between Ruscom River and Belle River, Rochester as in R015215; Lakeshore, being all of the Property Identifier Number 75048- 0157(LT) (indicated on the Key Plan, Appendix A); and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 81-2023 during the Considerati
Regular Council Meeting, October 24, 2023 · Carried Unanimously
Support the demolition of the existing shade structure in Shanahan Park in the amount of $1,600.00 (including applicable HST) to be funded from the Parks reserve; and Direct Administration to proceed with a design and build up to $30,000 to be funded from the Parks reserve.
Regular Council Meeting, October 10, 2023 · Carried Unanimously
out of Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council Meeting, September 26, 2023 · Carried Unanimously
Administration to proceed with the design and engineering of two (2) pedestrian crossovers (PXOs) and the warrant analysis of a school crossing guard for Oakwood Avenue; and Approve funding in the amount of $25,000 (including applicable HST) to complete the design work and warrant analysis, as presented at the September 26, 2023 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, September 26, 2023 · Carried Unanimously
Administration to fund an additional crossing guard for Magnolia and Oakwood for the remainder of 2023 to be funded from the 2023 year end surplus, and add $15,000 as a pre-charge to the 2024 draft Budget to fund an additional crossing guard through the contracted out service.
Regular Council Meeting, September 26, 2023 · Lost
Administration to prepare a report regarding options for accessibility for student walking to St. Anne's High School and St. William Catholic Elementary School relating to the removal of the pedestrian bridge.
Regular Council Meeting, September 26, 2023 · Carried Unanimously
Move out of Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council Meeting, September 26, 2023 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to proceed with the design and engineering of two (2) pedestrian crossovers (PXOs) and the warrant analysis of a school crossing guard for Oakwood Avenue; and Approve funding in the amount of $25,000 (including applicable HST) to complete the design work and warrant analysis, as presented at the September 26, 2023 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, September 26, 2023 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to fund an additional crossing guard for Magnolia and Oakwood for the remainder of 2023 to be funded from the 2023 year end surplus, and add $15,000 as a pre-charge to the 2024 draft Budget to fund an additional crossing guard through the contracted out service. In Favour (2): Councillor Byrne, and Councillor Kerr Opposed (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor M
Regular Council Meeting, September 26, 2023 · Lost
Direct Administration to prepare a report regarding options for accessibility for student walking to St. Anne's High School and St. William Catholic Elementary School relating to the removal of the pedestrian bridge.
Regular Council Meeting, September 26, 2023 · Carried Unanimously
the tender for the Patrick Murphy Drain (a new municipal drain) to Quinlan Inc. in the amount of $125,359.67 (including applicable HST), as presented in the August 15, 2023 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, August 15, 2023 · Carried Unanimously
the Clerk to prepare, and the Mayor to execute, a Letter of Support to Gosfield North Communications supporting the deployment of Free Public WiFi at eight (8) Lakeshore public locations, as presented at the August 15, 2023 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, August 15, 2023 · Carried
an agreement between LiveBarn Inc. and the Municipality of Lakeshore for livestreaming services at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre for a 4-year term, as presented at the August 15, 2023 Council meeting; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 67-2023 during the Consideration of By-laws.
Regular Council Meeting, August 15, 2023 · Carried Unanimously
Administration to prepare a report regarding the expedited installation of pedestrian crossings near Lakeshore Discovery School or crossing guard position.
Regular Council Meeting, August 15, 2023 · Carried Unanimously
62-2023, 65-2023, 66-2023, 67-2023, 68-2023 and 69-2023 be read and passed in open session on August 15, 2023.
Regular Council Meeting, August 15, 2023 · Carried Unanimously
Direct the Mayor to send a letter to the school board in hopes of finding a solution for access for those students walking to school.
Regular Council Meeting, July 18, 2023 · Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meeting and receive correspondence as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. June 13, 2023 Special Council Meeting Minutes 2. June 13, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 3. City of Quinte West - Improve Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement 4. Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury - Right to Repair
Regular Council Meeting, June 27, 2023 · Carried Unanimously
the Tender for Lakeshore 2023 Bridge Rehabilitation Projects to Front Construction Industries Inc. for a total project cost of $1,253,582.46 including applicable HST and approve an overage in the amount of $12,603.26 to be funded from the Bridge & Culverts reserve, as presented at the June 13, 2023 Council Meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, June 13, 2023 · Carried Unanimously

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