The Lakeshore Record

Regular Council Meeting

June 24, 2025

Who was there

Present (8): Tracey Bailey, Michael Hoffman, John Kerr, Ryan McNamara, Ian Ruston, Kelsey Santarossa, Larissa Vogler, Kirk Walstedt

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (44 motions)

44 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

into closed session in Council Chambers at 5:04 PM in accordance with: Paragraph 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality relating to municipal land inventory.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor McNamara Move
Carried Unanimously
Move forward item 16.1.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
that Tom Bain be considered as the first member recognized when a new Naming Rights/Recognition Policy is brought back by Administration.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Mayor Bailey Direct
Carried Unanimously
minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. June 3, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Approve
Carried Unanimously
the requirements of section 64 of the Procedure By-law to allow a delegation by Lorraine McCann.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Hoffman Waive
Carried Unanimously
the report for information only.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor McNamara Receive
Carried
Administration to conduct a safety assessment of the marina restaurant as soon as possible and should it be found to be safe, to allow for the rental of the space for the remainder of the 2025 season and delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into the agreement.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Vogler Direct
Carried
Administration to bring forward an amendment to the Parking By-law to increase the maximum on-street parking time to 3 consecutive days.
Moved by Councillor Hoffman, seconded by Councillor Kerr Direct
Carried Unanimously
Administration to bring back a report regarding the paving of alleyways for consideration and direct that Hydro One funds not be used for this purpose.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston Direct
Carried Unanimously
the tender for the 2025 Sidewalk Construction Program to Giorgi Bros (1994) Inc in the amount of $190,016.45 including applicable HST, as presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Kerr Award
Carried Unanimously
the Corporate Leader – Operations to prepare and issue a tender for the extension of the 2025 Sidewalk Construction Program in the remaining underbudget amount, less the 20% addition to Giorgi Bros (1994) Inc as allowed in the tender; and Delegate authority to the Mayor and Clerk to award a subsequent tender for the additional separate sidewalk contract.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Authorize
Carried Unanimously
the tender for Firehall 1 and 2 Generators to Elric Contractors of Wallaceburg in the amount of $129,557.77 including tax; and Approve an over budget amount of $29,557.77, to be funded by the facilities reserves, all as presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Hoffman Award
Carried Unanimously
the Division Leader – Facilities and Parks to execute a design/build contract with Canada Ramp Company, in the amount of $200,000.00 including applicable HST, as presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Authorize
Carried Unanimously
the revised Medical Tiered Response Agreement between the Municipality of Lakeshore and The Corporation of the County of Essex and direct the Clerk to read By-law 45-2025 during the Consideration of By-laws, as presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor McNamara Approve
Carried Unanimously
Administration to explore the feasibility to develop the property located at 7340 Tecumseh Road for the primary purposes of developing no more than 21 senior-friendly (65+) housing units, with public space for a public library and a community hub, and with public access to the municipal park located north of the site, with minor impact to the park for limited parking spaces and no delay to the construction of the park.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Direct
Carried Unanimously
Administration to issue a Request for Expressions of Interest (ROI) for the development of 396 River Ridge Drive, with the primary objective of creating housing units; And that the ROI should also explore opportunities for integrated neighbourhood commercial uses that support community needs and contribute to complete, walkable communities; And further, direct Administration to engage Horizons in assessment of community alignment, identification of potential partners, and determination of overall project viability, including detailed development costs; And further, direct Administration to bring back a report regarding the reuse of amenities at the park.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Direct
Carried Unanimously
$100,000 (inclusive of a 15% contingency and applicable HST) to be funded from the Wastewater Reserve for the purpose of retaining a qualified consultant to undertake the detailed design for the replacement of a sanitary pumping station for Maidstone Pump Station #1, located at 1580 County Road 22, as presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Hoffman Authorize
Carried Unanimously
Administration to use the remaining funds from Phase 1 in the amount of $287,515.58 towards Option 1 being various recommended improvements to the Comber fairgrounds and the contribution for annual fireworks for an additional 3 years, up to and including 2027, as presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Ruston Direct
Carried Unanimously
Administration to proceed with a comprehensive and financially responsible approach to managing the excess wastewater flows from the Stoney Point and Comber lagoon systems by supporting and funding the following interim measures: Interim Measure #1 – Hauling to Denis St. Pierre Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) in the amount of $865,000.00 for the remainder of 2025 (will be included in the annual budget moving forward); Interim Measure #2 – Temporary On-Site Treatment in the amount of $1,822,000.00 for 2025 (will be included in the annual budget moving forward); Interim Measure #3 – Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) Reduction in the amount of $1,500,000.00 (one time cost); and Interim Measure #4 – Acti-Zyme Biosolids Reduction and has already been approved in the 2025 budget . Annual maintenance costs will be included in future operating budgets. for a total budget of $4,187,000.00 for 2025, as presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor McNamara Direct
Carried Unanimously
45-2025 and 50-2025 be read and passed in open session on June 24, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor McNamara By-laws
Carried Unanimously
the Municipality of Lakeshore Asset Management Plan 2024; Direct the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer - Chief Financial Officer to submit the Municipality of Lakeshore Asset Management Plan 2024 to the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure; Direct that the Municipality of Lakeshore Asset Management Plan 2024 be made available on the Municipal website; and Direct that the financial strategies outlined in Municipality of Lakeshore Asset Management Plan 2024 Report presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting be adopted and implemented in future budgets and fiscal planning and policy documents.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Approve
Carried Unanimously
the meeting at 9:09 PM.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor McNamara Adjourn
Carried Unanimously
Move into closed session in Council Chambers at 5:04 PM in accordance with: a. Paragraph 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality relating to municipal land inventory.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Direct that Tom Bain be considered as the first member recognized when a new Naming Rights/Recognition Policy is brought back by Administration.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Mayor Bailey
Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. June 3, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Waive the requirements of section 64 of the Procedure By-law to allow a delegation by Lorraine McCann.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Hoffman
Carried Unanimously
Receive 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, and Councillor Vogler
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Hoffman · Opposed (3): Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler
Direct Administration to conduct a safety assessment of the marina restaurant as soon as possible and should it be found to be safe, to allow for the rental of the space for the remainder of the 2025 season and delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into the agreement. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (3): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, and Councillor Santarossa
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried
Direct Administration to bring forward an amendment to the Parking By- law to increase the maximum on-street parking time to 3 consecutive days.
Moved by Councillor Hoffman, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried Unanimously
Receive the report for information only.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to bring back a report regarding the paving of alleyways for consideration and direct that Hydro One funds not be used for this purpose.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Award the tender for the 2025 Sidewalk Construction Program to Giorgi Bros (1994) Inc in the amount of $190,016.45 including applicable HST, as presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried Unanimously
Authorize the Corporate Leader – Operations to prepare and issue a tender for the extension of the 2025 Sidewalk Construction Program in the remaining underbudget amount, less the 20% addition to Giorgi Bros (1994) Inc as allowed in the tender; and Delegate authority to the Mayor and Clerk to award a subsequent tender for the additional separate sidewalk contract.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
Award the tender for Firehall 1 and 2 Generators to Elric Contractors of Wallaceburg in the amount of $129,557.77 including tax; and Approve an over budget amount of $29,557.77, to be funded by the facilities reserves, all as presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Hoffman
Carried Unanimously
Authorize the Division Leader – Facilities and Parks to execute a design/build contract with Canada Ramp Company, in the amount of $200,000.00 including applicable HST, as presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
Approve the revised Medical Tiered Response Agreement between the Municipality of Lakeshore and The Corporation of the County of Essex and direct the Clerk to read By-law 45-2025 during the Consideration of By-laws, as presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to explore the feasibility to develop the property located at 7340 Tecumseh Road for the primary purposes of developing no more than 21 senior-friendly (65+) housing units, with public space for a public library and a community hub, and with public access to the municipal park located north of the site, with minor impact to the park for limited parking spaces and no delay to the construction of the park.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to issue a Request for Expressions of Interest (ROI) for the development of 396 River Ridge Drive, with the primary objective of creating housing units; And that the ROI should also explore opportunities for integrated neighbourhood commercial uses that support community needs and contribute to complete, walkable communities; And further, direct Administration to engage Horizons in assessment of community alignment, identification of potential partners, and determination of overall project viability, including detailed development costs; And further, direct Administration to bring back a report regarding the reuse of amenities at the park.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Authorize $100,000 (inclusive of a 15% contingency and applicable HST) to be funded from the Wastewater Reserve for the purpose of retaining a qualified consultant to undertake the detailed design for the replacement of a sanitary pumping station for Maidstone Pump Station #1, located at 1580 County Road 22, as presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Hoffman
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to use the remaining funds from Phase 1 in the amount of $287,515.58 towards Option 1 being various recommended improvements to the Comber fairgrounds and the contribution for annual fireworks for an additional 3 years, up to and including 2027, as presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to proceed with a comprehensive and financially responsible approach to managing the excess wastewater flows from the Stoney Point and Comber lagoon systems by supporting and funding the following interim measures:  Interim Measure #1 – Hauling to Denis St. Pierre Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) in the amount of $865,000.00 for the remainder of 2025 (will be included in the annual budget moving forward); 9  Interim Measure #2 – Temporary On-Site Treatment in the amount of $1,822,000.00 for 2025 (will be included in the annual budget moving forward);  Interim Measure #3 – Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) Reduction in the amount of $1,500,000.00 (one time cost); and  Interim Measure #4 – Acti-Zyme Biosolids Reduction and has already been approved in the 2025 budget. Annual maintenance costs will be included in future operating budgets. for a total budget of $4,187,000.00 for 2025, as presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
By-laws 45-2025 and 50-2025 be read and passed in open session on June 24, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Approve the Municipality of Lakeshore Asset Management Plan 2024; Direct the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer - Chief Financial Officer to submit the Municipality of Lakeshore Asset Management Plan 2024 to the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure; Direct that the Municipality of Lakeshore Asset Management Plan 2024 be made available on the Municipal website; and Direct that the financial strategies outlined in Municipality of Lakeshore Asset Management Plan 2024 Report presented at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting be adopted and implemented in future budgets and fiscal planning and policy documents.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Adjourn the meeting at 9:09 PM.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously

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