The Lakeshore Record

Regular Council Meeting

September 9, 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 (24 motions)

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

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.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Kerr Direct
Carried
consideration of the report pending the updated report regarding short-term rental accommodation licensing.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Defer
Carried
minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. August 12, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Ruston Approve
Carried Unanimously
the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. County of Essex Official Plan Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2025
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston Receive
Carried Unanimously
the purchase of a new aerial platform ladder truck to replace Ladder 1 from City View Specialty Vehicles for $2,628,155.52 as described in the 2024 Capital Budget Fire-24-6673, as presented at the September 9, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Hoffman, seconded by Councillor McNamara Approve
Carried Unanimously
By-law 84-2007 to de-designate the former church located at 7199 Tecumseh Road as a registered heritage property in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act , and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 59-2025 during Consideration of By-laws all as presented at the September 9, 2025, Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Santarossa Repeal
Carried Unanimously
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, be approved; The Audit Findings Report of KPMG for the year ended December 31, 2023, be received; Administration be authorized to post the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements on the Municipality of Lakeshore website; The Statement of Revenue and Expenses and Accumulated Net Expense for Building Services for the year ended December 31, 2023, be received; The Development Charges Reserve Funds Statement, for the year ended December 31, 2023, be received; and, The Parkland Dedication Reserve Statement, for the year ended December 31, 2023, be received, all as presented at the September 9, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Ruston The
Carried Unanimously
the Municipality of Lakeshore and the University of Windsor Centre for Cities are working collaboratively as “Lakeshore Horizons” for the purpose of completing the deliverables of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) program; And whereas the 3-year contract positions required to undertake the projects by the HAF deadlines have been authorized by Council; And whereas Council recognizes the HAF-funded projects as priority projects for the future of the Municipality of Lakeshore; Now therefore, direct that the Lakeshore Horizons project leads expedite the hiring process for the HAF positions, with final candidate approval by the project lead and Dr. Smit.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Whereas
Carried Unanimously
the Development Charges By-law includes a sewer development charge for properties within settlement areas; And whereas the new County Official Plan has removed settlement area designation for several properties within the Municipality of Lakeshore; Now therefore Council directs Administration to proceed with the necessary steps required to remove the sewer development charges for these effected properties in the Development Charges By-law, based on the date of the removal of the settlement area in the County Official Plan.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Vogler Whereas
Carried Unanimously
camping on Municipality of Lakeshore property can create safety, health, and maintenance concerns; And whereas it may contribute to disorder and impact community well-being; And whereas the Municipality is committed to ensuring the safe and responsible use of public lands; Now therefore be it resolved that: Effective immediately, camping is prohibited on all Municipality of Lakeshore property, including parks, sidewalks, and other public lands, unless authorized by the Municipality for designated events or activities. The enforcement of this prohibition shall be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston Whereas
Carried
59-2025 and 60-2025 be read and passed in open session on September 9, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor McNamara By-laws
Carried Unanimously
into closed session in Council Chambers at 7:00 PM in accordance with: Paragraph 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding an encroachment matter. Paragraph 239(2)(b), (d) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, labour relations or employee negotiations, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, relating to an employee. Paragraph 239(2)(b), (d) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, labour relations or employee negotiations, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, relating to an employee.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt Move
Carried Unanimously
Direct 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. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (1): Councillor Ruston
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Kerr
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Vogler, Councillor Hoffman · Opposed (1): Councillor Ruston
Defer 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, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (1): Councillor Ruston
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Vogler, Councillor Hoffman · Opposed (1): Councillor Ruston
Approve minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. August 12, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Receive the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. County of Essex Official Plan 2. Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2025
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Approve the purchase of a new aerial platform ladder truck to replace Ladder 1 from City View Specialty Vehicles for $2,628,155.52 as described in the 2024 Capital Budget Fire-24-6673, as presented at the September 9, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Hoffman, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Repeal By-law 84-2007 to de-designate the former church located at 7199 Tecumseh Road as a registered heritage property in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act, and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 59-2025 during Consideration of By-laws all as presented at the September 9, 2025, Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, be approved; The Audit Findings Report of KPMG for the year ended December 31, 2023, be received; Administration be authorized to post the 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements on the Municipality of Lakeshore website; The Statement of Revenue and Expenses and Accumulated Net Expense for Building Services for the year ended December 31, 2023, be received; The Development Charges Reserve Funds Statement, for the year ended December 31, 2023, be received; and, The Parkland Dedication Reserve Statement, for the year ended December 31, 2023, be received, all as presented at the September 9, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Whereas the Municipality of Lakeshore and the University of Windsor Centre for Cities are working collaboratively as “Lakeshore Horizons” for the purpose of completing the deliverables of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) program; And whereas the 3-year contract positions required to undertake the projects by the HAF deadlines have been authorized by Council; And whereas Council recognizes the HAF-funded projects as priority projects for the future of the Municipality of Lakeshore; Now therefore, direct that the Lakeshore Horizons project leads expedite the hiring process for the HAF positions, with final candidate approval by the project lead and Dr. Smit.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Whereas the Development Charges By-law includes a sewer development charge for properties within settlement areas; And whereas the new County Official Plan has removed settlement area designation for several properties within the Municipality of Lakeshore; Now therefore Council directs Administration to proceed with the necessary steps required to remove the sewer development charges for these effected properties in the Development Charges By-law, based on the date of the removal of the settlement area in the County Official Plan.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
Whereas camping on Municipality of Lakeshore property can create safety, health, and maintenance concerns; And whereas it may contribute to disorder and impact community well- being; And whereas the Municipality is committed to ensuring the safe and responsible use of public lands; Now therefore be it resolved that:  Effective immediately, camping is prohibited on all Municipality of Lakeshore property, including parks, sidewalks, and other public lands, unless authorized by the Municipality for designated events or activities.  The enforcement of this prohibition shall be
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried
By-laws 59-2025 and 60-2025 be read and passed in open session on September 9, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Move into closed session in Council Chambers at 7:00 PM in accordance with: a. Paragraph 239(2)(e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege regarding an encroachment matter. b. Paragraph 239(2)(b), (d) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, labour relations or employee negotiations, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, relating to an employee. c. Paragraph 239(2)(b), (d) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, labour relations or employee negotiations, and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, relating to an employee.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously

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