Ian Ruston
Councillor · Ward 5 · seen 2022-11-29 to 2026-08-11 · served 2022–2026
269substantive motions movedof 87 meetings the minutes record them at
60procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
268substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 87 they were on the record for
126–42recorded 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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Regular Council Meeting August 11, 2026
Against · 7–1 · CarriedWhereas the Municipality of Lakeshore encompasses over 500 square kilometers of total land area, much of which is rural. Whereas development is continuing in many areas of Lakeshore, further diminishing natural wildlife…
Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedDesignate the Lighthouse Cove & District Lions Club fundraising event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the property municipally known as 17845 Melody Drive (also known as 999 Quenneville Drive), as “municipally…
Regular Council Meeting March 24, 2026
Against · 7–1 · CarriedApprove the continuation of the Rat Abatement Pilot Project and authorize an extension of the program until such time as the total funding allocation previously approved by Council, in the amount of $10,000, has been…
Regular Council Meeting January 27, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedDefer consideration of the Lakeshore Community Benefits Charge pending the presentation of the Development Charges Study. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr…
Regular Council Meeting January 13, 2026
For · 7–1 · CarriedDirect that members of Administration be limited to a maximum of two conferences per year, except if approved by the Mayor and CAO to attend an additional conference to assist in a meeting or presentation to senior…
Regular Council Meeting December 9, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedDirect Administration to proceed with Option 2 for the Alarm Registration Program and prepare the necessary by-law for implementation, as presented at the December 9, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting December 9, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedDirect Administration to pause enforcement related to shipping containers or sea cans until such time that the results of the community survey be received and official direction be provided.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item 2026-070 - Automation Software. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (1)…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 4–4 · LostRemove item 2026-111 - Artificial Intelligence Platform. In Favour (4): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Ruston Opposed (4): Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedAdd an additional $28,462 to item 2026-110 - Position Conversion - Remove 2 Seasonals, Add Additional Full Time Park Operator, in order to allow for a Lead Hand position.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
Against · 2–6 · LostTransfer the remaining funds in the Economic Development reserve account to the Contingency Reserve, for future allocation by Council.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedRemove $74,178.75 from item 2026-039 - Public Works Equipment Operator to reflect hiring in Q4 2026. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler,…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item ATRC-26-6790 2009 Ice Resurfacer Replacement and remove the corresponding $220,000 transfer to the Vehicles and Equipment Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedIncrease item COM-26-6820 - Professional Camera by $5,000 to be funded from the Technology and Office Equipment Reserve. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item ENG-26-6875 - Private Road Pilot Program and include a corresponding one-time reduction of $100,000 to the Roads Lifecycle Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedRemove item FAC-26-6859 - OPP Station CCTV Security Cameras and include a one-time reduction on $10,000 in the transfer to the Facilities and Properties Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item PRK-26-6865 - Replacement of Multi-Purpose Utility Tractor and include a one-time reduction of $80,000 to the Vehicles and Equipment Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
Against · 4–4 · LostDefer item RDS-21-6551 until such time as a Gravel Roads Conversion Policy is in place, and include a one-time transfer of $305,000 to item RDS-20-6486 - Annual Roads Lifecycle Surface Treatment Program.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedRemove item UEM-26-6825 EV Charging Stations for Municipal Fleet and include a corresponding one-time transfer of $100,000 to the Facility/Property New Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedAdopt Official Plan Amendment No. 22 (OPA-02-2025) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-08-2025) to amend the Municipality of Lakeshore’s policies and regulations with the effect of permitting up to four residential units…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDefer consideration of the 2025 Road Needs Study to the December 9, 2025 Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDirect Administration to send communication to the affected property owners advising that no further action will be taken by Council, however residents could apply for a designation at their expense should they wish…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedBy-laws 81-2025 and 82-2025 be read and passed in open session on November 4, 2025. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 5–3 · CarriedCease the Community Benefit Fund Grant Program and direct Administration to bring forward the necessary by-law for repeal. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston,…
Regular Council Meeting September 23, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedTasks C, F and J: Notre Dame Street Item (2) Remove the addition of more one-way streets off Notre Dame Street. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Kerr, Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting September 9, 2025
Against · 7–1 · CarriedDirect Administration to bring back a report regarding a licensing program for legal non-conforming short-term rental accommodations, based on the regulatory program from Tiny Township.
Regular Council Meeting September 9, 2025
Against · 7–1 · CarriedDefer consideration of the report pending the updated report regarding short-term rental accommodation licensing. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa…
Regular Council Meeting August 12, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDefer consideration to the September 9, 2025 Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman…
Regular Council Meeting July 8, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedDirect Administration to conduct public consultation and bring back a report to Council prior to preparing a draft Zoning By-law amendment on Shipping Containers.
Regular Council Meeting June 24, 2025
Against · 5–3 · CarriedReceive the report for information only. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (3): Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston,…
Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act May 6, 2025
For · 7–1 · Carriedpre-zoning areas slated for intensification can: Encourage development by reducing the need for developers to apply and pay for the rezoning of their property in order to build on it;
Regular Council Meeting April 8, 2025
For · 8–0 · CarriedDirect the Clerk to read By-law 28-2025 establishing the 2025 Municipal Tax Levy and Tax Rates, as presented at the April 8, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting March 25, 2025
For · 5–2 · CarriedEndorse the implementation plan as outlined in the Housing Accelerator Fund Implementation Plan and Partnership with University of Windsor Centre for Cities report and direct the Chief Administrative Officer to develop…
Regular Council Meeting March 25, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedDirect Administration to prepare and post a Request for Proposal for the restaurant operations at the Belle River Marina for the 2025 season;
Regular Council Meeting March 25, 2025
For · 5–2 · CarriedBy-law 24-2025 be read and passed in open session on March 25, 2025. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Ruston Opposed (2): Councillor Kerr…
Regular Council Meeting March 4, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedMove into closed session in Council Chambers at 4:31 PM in accordance with: a. Paragraph 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local…
Regular Council Meeting March 4, 2025
For · 5–3 · CarriedReceive the report for information only. In Favour (5): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (3): Mayor Bailey, Councillor McNamara, and Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting February 11, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedWhereas Lakeshore recently removed its oil from its recycling program; And whereas residents are raising concerns that this programs removal is a serious concern to them;
Regular Council Meeting January 23, 2025
Against · 4–4 · LostBring forward budget item #CAP-25-2773 (p.237) for deliberation. In Favour (4): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (4): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara…
Regular Council Meeting January 23, 2025
For · 5–3 · CarriedReduce the professional consulting services in the CAO Admin budget (line 4001, p.25) to $20,000. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Hoffman, and Councillor Ruston…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)
Regular Council MeetingApril 30, 2024
Special Council MeetingMay 11, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 269)
Approve minutes of the previous meetings as listed on the agenda. 1. May 5, 2026 Regular Council - Planning Meeting Minutes 2. May 12, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the Infrastructure Services Project Delivery Overview presentation for information only, as presented during the May 12, 2026 Council meeting Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-04-2026 (Zoning By- law 2-2012, as amended), to rezone the lands known legally as Part of Lot 4, Concession 3, Tilbury as in R195333, save and except Part 1 on Plan 12R30361; Lakeshore being part of the Property Identifier Number 75065- 0090(LT), from “Agriculture (A)” to “Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (A-1)” zone (indicated as “Remnant Farmland Parce
Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act, May 5, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve a budget of $150,000, including applicable HST, to cover off ineligible costs related to external legal support with expertise in construction, procurement, and trade‑ agreement compliance to support the delivery of the County Road 22 Sanitary Sewer Expansion (Wastewater Conveyance 1 & 2) Project, to be undertaken in accordance with the Municipality’s Procurement Policy, as presented at th
Regular Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
By-laws 29-2026 and 30-2026 be read and passed in open session on April 28, 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve the John George Water Treatment Plant (WTP) - Emergency Boiler Replacement in the amount of $150,401.28, including applicable HST, to be funded from the Water Reserve as presented at the April 14, 2026 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve the total project cost of $139,136.45, including applicable HST, for the 2026 South Woodslee Septic Tank Effluent Pumping (STEP) Replacement Program; Approve an overage of $74,136.45, including applicable HST, to be funded out the Wastewater Reserve; and 7 Authorize the Executive Director - Infrastructure Services to execute the necessary agreements and documentation with Ontario Clean Wat
Regular Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Award the tender for the 2026 Supply and Place Gravel Program in the total amount of $439,547.23, including applicable HST, based on the schedules below: Schedule 1 – Supply and Place Gravel to Shepley Excavating & Road Maintenance Ltd. in the amount of $295,210.85, including applicable HST; and Schedule 2 – Supply and Stockpile Gravel to Quinlan Inc. in the amount of $144,336.38 including app
Regular Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Whereas the property located at 0 County Road 27 (Roll No. 010000043000000) in South Woodslee has been identified as a brownfield site due to contamination associated with its historical use; and Whereas the Developer has undertaken significant efforts and incurred substantial costs to remediate the site in order to make it suitable for development; and Whereas the remediation and redevelopment of
Regular Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Defer consideration of the Lakeshore Community Benefits Charge pending the presentation of the Development Charges Study. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (1): Councillor McNamara
Regular Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-12-2025 (Zoning By- law 2-2012, as amended), to rezone the lands municipally known as 2567 County Road 27, and legally described as Part of Lot 24, Concession 1; Maidstone, designated as Part 2 on Plan 12R2192, being all of the Property Identifier Number 75021-0122(LT), from “Hamlet Commercial (HC)” to “Hamlet Residential (HR)”. Direct the Clerk to r
Regular Council Meeting, January 13, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to prepare and present no later than March 2026 and quarterly thereafter, a tracker of all funded, yet pending, capital projects on record. The document is to include budget year approved, expected start date, anticipated completion date, reason for delays, and any other details pertinent to the capital item.
Regular Council Meeting, January 13, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to prepare and post a Request for Proposal for detailed design of the sewage transfer line servicing Belle River.
Regular Council Meeting, January 13, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to limit the detail design of the east end mechanical treatment plant to address infilling only with no expansion to lands currently unserviced in surrounding communities ie St.Joachim, Deerbrook, Lighthouse Cove etc.; and Further, direct Administration to present a funding model for Council’s consideration for the east end wastewater mechanical treatment plant and associated
Regular Council Meeting, January 13, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Endorse the 2025 Road Needs Study as presented at the November 4 and December 9, 2025 Council meetings.
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Remove item 2026-001 - Increase to Training and Conference Budget to Support Grant Charter.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Remove item 2026-070 - Automation Software. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (1): Councillor Kerr
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
Reduce item 2026-004 - Recruitment Funding - Management, Union and Seasonal Positions to $80,000 and return the proposed additional funds to the Contingency Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Remove the $25,000 contribution to the Economic Development reserve from the Growth and Sustainability Admin budget.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Remove $74,178.75 from item 2026-039 - Public Works Equipment Operator to reflect hiring in Q4 2026. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (2): Councillor McNamara, and Councillor Kerr
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
Remove item ATRC-26-6790 2009 Ice Resurfacer Replacement and remove the corresponding $220,000 transfer to the Vehicles and Equipment Reserve. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (1): Councillor McNamara
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
Reduce item CAP-19-6259 - Wallace Road Reconstruction by $970,000, to spend no more than $4,000,000 on the project, with the proposed additional funds to be transferred back to the Roads Lifecycle Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Defer item ENG-26-6816 - Tree Planting Program for Older Subdivision, and remove $20,000 from the 2026 Budget.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Remove item ENG-26-6850 and return the proposed $350,000 to the Wastewater Reserve Fund.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Remove item ENG-26-6875 - Private Road Pilot Program and include a corresponding one-time reduction of $100,000 to the Roads Lifecycle Reserve. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (1): Councillor Kerr
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
Remove item FAC-26-6859 - OPP Station CCTV Security Cameras and include a one-time reduction on $10,000 in the transfer to the Facilities and Properties Reserve. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (2): Councillor McNamara, and Councillor Hoffman
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
Remove item PRK-26-6865 - Replacement of Multi-Purpose Utility Tractor and include a one-time reduction of $80,000 to the Vehicles and Equipment Reserve. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (1): Councillor McNamara
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
Defer item PRK-26-6603 - Tree Planting Program.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Include a one-time reduction of $440,000 to the transfer to the Gravel Roads Conversion Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Add a one-time $970,000 to item RDS-20-6478 Annual Lifecycle Asphalt Resurfacing Program, to be funded from the Roads Lifecycle Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Add an additional one-time contribution of $30,000 to item RDS-26-6838 - Tree Bed Reset, to be funded from the Invest Windsor-Essex Development Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Award the Request for Tender (RFT) for Stoney Point Water Treatment Plant Sediment Pond Cleanout Project (Phase 1) to T.A.A. Construction Inc. in the amount of $448,293.50 including applicable HST, as presented at the November 18, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to bring back a report regarding options and associated costs to move the Xplornet conduit from the edge of the field along the property at 715 Lakeshore Road 113 so as not to interfere with the current drainage and upcoming drainage work in 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 22 (OPA-02-2025) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-08-2025) to amend the Municipality of Lakeshore’s policies and regulations with the effect of permitting up to four residential units on a single lot within fully serviced urban residential and mixed use areas of the Municipality; and Direct the Clerk to read By-laws 81-2025 (OPA-02-2025) and 82-2025 (ZBA-08-2025)
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried
Award the Tender for East Branch of Big Creek Drain Brushing to Monden Excavating Ltd. for a total project cost of $105,830.40, including applicable HST, as presented at the November 4, 2025 Council Meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to move the 40km/h speed sign on Oriole Park from the current position to approximately 200 feet west of the intersection at Mullins Drive and Hawthorne, and add a 40km/h Ahead sign as needed.
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to explore opportunities to work with the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) and the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) on a tree plan, with an initial report on estimated costs and ERCA/LTVCA services to be brought back to Council in January 2026. The plan should include but not be limited to tree nurseries, wind breaks and general tree planting.
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
By-laws 72-2025 and 73-2025 be read and passed in open session on October 21, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, October 21, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-06-2025 (Zoning By-law 2-2012, as amended), to rezone the lands known legally as, Part of the East Half of Lot 2, Concession 3; Lakeshore, save and except Part 1 on Plan 12R30228, being part of the Property Identifier Number 75065-0101(LT), from “Agriculture (A)” to “Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (A-1)” zone (indicated as “2825 Lakeshore Road 303 Retained Lan
Regular Council Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. September 23, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
In the record
85meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
3conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 5seatCouncillor
656votes in 2022Local Councillor
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