The Lakeshore Record

Regular Council Meeting

April 29, 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.

Declared interests

Councillor McNamaraon this matter and left the Council Chambers at 6:45 PM

What was decided (23 motions)

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

into closed session in Council Chambers at 5:08 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 the Notre Dame Street area. 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 the Tecumseh Road area.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Hoffman Move
Carried Unanimously
That 927 St. Joachim L'Association be provided the annual support of $11,500 grant, aligned with the grants to local museums.
Moved by Mayor Bailey, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Administration to bring forward a report regarding the issuance of charity donation receipts for not-for-profit organizations and the steps required to do so.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor McNamara Direct
Carried Unanimously
minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. April 8, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor McNamara Approve
Carried Unanimously
the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. Rat Abatement Program Strong Mayor Powers under the Municipal Act, 2001
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Vogler Receive
Carried Unanimously
the contract to Viking-Cives Ltd for the purchase of two (2) 2026 47 x Tandem Axle, Cab, Chassis, One Way Plow and Wing from Western Star Team Truck Center in the amount of $9 72,133 .63 (including applicable HST); and Approve the disposal of the Public Works Service Trucks Unit #623 and 618 in accordance with the Sale of Corporate Vehicles Policy AD-209, returning the applicable disposal funds to the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve, as presented at the April 29, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Award
Carried
the contract for the purchase of a 2026 Motor Grader Model #140LVR and attachments to Toromont Cat in the amount of $599,620.80 and; Approve the disposal of the Public Works Motor Grader Unit #304 in accordance with the Sale of Corporate Vehicles Policy AD-209, returning the applicable disposal funds to the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve, as presented at the April 29, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Ruston Award
Carried Unanimously
the 2025 Supply and Place Gravel Program in the total amount of $428,877.70, including applicable HST, based on the below schedules: Schedule 1 – Supply and Place Gravel to Shepley Excavating & Road Maintenance Ltd. in the amount of $284,989.06, including applicable HST; and Schedule 2 – Supply and Stockpile Gravel to Quinlan Inc. in the amount of $143,888.64 including applicable HST; and further, Approve the overage amount of $33,877.70 to be funded from the Roads Reserves, all as presented at the April 29, 2025 meeting all as presented at the April 29, 2025 meeting.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor McNamara Award
Carried
the tender for RFT for the Comber Gathering Centre (Design Build) to Barrineti Construction Ltd. for a total tender cost of $315,837.60, including applicable HST as presented at the April 29, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Hoffman Award
Carried Unanimously
the Clerk to read By-law 35-2025, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Facility Agreement between the Municipality of Lakeshore and the Lakeshore Pickleball Association, all as presented at the Regular Council meeting of April 29, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Kerr Direct
Carried Unanimously
35-2025 and 37-2025 be read and passed in open session on April 25, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Ruston By-laws
Carried Unanimously
the meeting at 7:09 PM.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Adjourn
Carried Unanimously
Move into closed session in Council Chambers at 5:08 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 the Notre Dame Street area. 2 b. 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 the Tecumseh Road area.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Hoffman
Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to bring forward a report regarding the issuance of charity donation receipts for not-for-profit organizations and the steps required to do so.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. April 8, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Receive the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. Rat Abatement Program 2. Strong Mayor Powers under the Municipal Act, 2001
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
Award the contract to Viking-Cives Ltd for the purchase of two (2) 2026 47 x Tandem Axle, Cab, Chassis, One Way Plow and Wing from Western Star Team Truck Center in the amount of $972,133.63 (including applicable HST); and Approve the disposal of the Public Works Service Trucks Unit #623 and 618 in accordance with the Sale of Corporate Vehicles Policy AD-209, returning the applicable disposal funds to the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve, as presented at the April 29, 2025 Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Conflict (1): Councillor McNamara
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried
Award the contract for the purchase of a 2026 Motor Grader Model #140LVR and attachments to Toromont Cat in the amount of $599,620.80 and; Approve the disposal of the Public Works Motor Grader Unit #304 in accordance with the Sale of Corporate Vehicles Policy AD-209, returning the applicable disposal funds to the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve, as presented at the April 29, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Award the 2025 Supply and Place Gravel Program in the total amount of $428,877.70, including applicable HST, based on the below schedules: Schedule 1 – Supply and Place Gravel to Shepley Excavating & Road Maintenance Ltd. in the amount of $284,989.06, including applicable HST; and Schedule 2 – Supply and Stockpile Gravel to Quinlan Inc. in the amount of $143,888.64 including applicable HST; and further, Approve the overage amount of $33,877.70 to be funded from the Roads Reserves, all as presented at the April 29, 2025 meeting all as presented at the April 29, 2025 meeting. In Favour (8): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried
Award the tender for RFT for the Comber Gathering Centre (Design Build) to Barrineti Construction Ltd. for a total tender cost of $315,837.60, including applicable HST as presented at the April 29, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Hoffman
Carried Unanimously
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 35-2025, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Facility Agreement between the Municipality of Lakeshore and the Lakeshore Pickleball Association, all as presented at the Regular Council meeting of April 29, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried Unanimously
By-laws 35-2025 and 37-2025 be read and passed in open session on April 25, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Adjourn the meeting at 7:09 PM.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously

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