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 (25 motions)
25 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Council move into closed session in Council Chambers at 5:05 PM in accordance with: 2 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 Stoney Point Park. b. Paragraph 239(2)(e), (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-02-2022 (Zoning By- law 2-2012, as amended), to rezone the lands known legally as, Part of Lot 16, Concession 2 West of Belle River, Maidstone, Lakeshore, and municipally as 1498 Walls Rd, from “Agriculture (A)” to “Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (A-1)” zone (Indicated on the Key Map, Attachment 1), in the Municipality of Lakeshore; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 34-2023 during the Consideration of By- laws, all as presented at the May 30, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-12-2022 (Zoning By- law 2-2012, as amended), to rezone the lands known legally as, Part of Lot 14, Concession 2 West of Belle River, Maidstone designated as Parts 2 and 3 on Plan 12R11616; Lakeshore, and municipally as 865 Lakeshore Rd 115, from “Agriculture (A)” to “Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (A-1)” zone (Indicated on the Key Map, Attachment 1), in the Municipality of Lakeshore; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 35-2023 during the Consideration of By- laws, all as presented at the May 30, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-13-2022 (Zoning By- law 2-2012, as amended), to rezone the lands known legally as, Part of Lots 6 and 7, Plan 26, Maidstone, as in R1412055; Lakeshore, subject to an easement over Part 1 on Plan 12R22403 as in CE196410, and municipally as 1066 County Rd 42, from “Agriculture (A)” to “Agriculture Zone Exception 113 (A-113)” zone (Indicated on the Key Map, Attachment 1), in the Municipality of Lakeshore; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 36-2023 during the Consideration of By- laws, all as presented at the May 30, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-17-2022, (Zoning By-law 2-2012, as amended), to rezone lands known legally as, Part of Lot 28, Concession 1 East of Belle River, Rochester, Lakeshore, and municipally as 2889 Lakeshore Rd 225, from “Agriculture (A)” to “Agriculture Zone Exception 1 (A-1)” zone (Indicated on the Key Map, Attachment 1), in the Municipality of Lakeshore; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 37-2023 during the Consideration of By- laws, all as presented at the May 30, 2023 Council meting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Defer, for no longer than 3 months, Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-06-2023, to amend Zoning By-law 2-2012 for the lands known municipally as 6804 County Road 8, to permit a Group Home on the property and provide relief from the rear yard setback in accordance with the site plan provided.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Byrne
Carried Unanimously
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-08-2023 to amend Zoning By-law 2-2012 for the lands known municipally as 1258 County Road 22, to increase both the permitted home occupation floor area to 33% and the maximum parking spaces to 10; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 49-2023 during the Consideration of By- laws, all as presented at the May 30, 2023 Council meeting. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Ruston Opposed (2): Councillor McNamara, and Councillor Vogler
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Byrne
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston · Opposed (2): Councillor McNamara, Councillor Vogler
The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, be approved; The Audit Findings Report of KPMG for the year ended December 31, 2021, be received; Administration be authorized to post the 2021 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, 2021, be received; The Development Charges Reserve Funds Statement, for the year ended December 31, 2021, be received; and, The Parkland Dedication Reserve Statement, for the year ended December 31, 2021, be received.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meetings and receive correspondence as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. May 2, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 2. May 11, 2023 Special Council Meeting Minutes 3. The Women of Ontario Say No - Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Receive the Reports for Information as listed on the agenda. 1. 2022 Major Accomplishments 2. 2021 Year- End Financial Ratios and Indicators 3. Flood Mitigation and Protection Framework Update
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
Award the tender for the Leffler Stormwater Pumping Station Upgrades to Kingdom Construction Ltd. for a total project cost of $662,793.86 including applicable HST, with the excess amount of $352,793.86 funded from the stormwater reserve, as presented at the May 30, 2023 Council Meeting
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
Direct the Division Leader – Civic Affairs to provide a letter stating that the Municipality of Lakeshore has no objection to the temporary extension of the liquor licence of Mr. BIGGS Restaurant & Sportsbar, 405 Notre Dame Street for Sunsplash event, scheduled for July 13-16 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM, on the condition that the conduct of the event is in compliance with the provision of the Liquor Licence Act and associated rules and directive of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
Approve the gravel conversion of Oriole Park Drive that was identified in the 10-year gravel conversion program for completion in 2024, in the amount $187,087.79 (including applicable HST), to be funded from the approved 2023 budgeted amount that was originally allocated for the conversion of Lakeshore Road 111, as presented at the May 30, 2023 Council Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with Cogeco Connexion Inc via Connecting Windsor Essex to provide the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre with Internet Services for a period of five (5) years at a cost of $810 per month; Approve administration to run an operating variance to an upset limit of $6,000 dollars on the telecommunication budget; and 10 Direct Administration to increase the Internet Service budget in 2024 by $10,000.00 to account for the increased service level being provided to the Atlas Tube Centre, all as described in the report presented at the May 30, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Byrne
Carried Unanimously
Approve an agreement with PROSTAFF Employment Services to provide services for the Crossing Guard Program and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement, as presented at the May 30, 2023 Council meeting. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Ruston Opposed (2): Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Vogler
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston · Opposed (2): Councillor Kerr, Councillor Vogler
Approve the Canada Day festivities agenda described in the May 30, 2023 Council meeting Lakeshore Canada Day Report, at page 225, only. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Ruston Opposed (1): Councillor Vogler
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston · Opposed (1): Councillor Vogler
The location rotation for Canada Day festivities take place as follows: 2024: Lakeview Park/West Beach 2025: Stoney Point Community Park 2026: Millen Park 2027: Atlas Tube Recreation Centre 2028: Lakeview Park/West Beach 2029: Stoney Point Community Park 2030: Millen Community Park 2031: Atlas Tube Recreation Centre With the organization of the events under the leadership of the recreational team and that Administration will invite community and service groups to participate in the celebrations going forward, as appropriate to the locations where the celebrations are taking place; and That Council consider paying the cost of the activities through the budget process. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (1): Councillor Santarossa
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler · Opposed (1): Councillor Santarossa
Direct Administration to implement the application for approval to authorize temporary patios and temporary patio extensions, and an application fee of $250, all as presented at the May 30, 2023 Council meeting; and Direct the Clerk to prepare the necessary by-laws for implementation. 12 In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Ruston Opposed (2): Councillor Byrne, and Councillor Vogler
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston · Opposed (2): Councillor Byrne, Councillor Vogler
Adopt the Municipality of Lakeshore’s 2023 Flood Rapid Response Plan as presented at the May 30, 2023 Regular Council Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Byrne
Carried Unanimously
Whereas the month of May 2023 has seen another night time incident with racing motor vehicles and unlawful discharging of fireworks over the boats at the northern end of the Belle River Marina; And whereas the marina slips renters have been asking Lakeshore in implement security measures to keep the Marina parking lot and boat slips safe; And whereas to date, the current security plan has not been as successful as desired; Now be it resolved that Administration quickly develops a parking lot and marina area plan for security. The slip renters preferred plan includes east to west fencing in addition to a security officer-controlled entrance of barrier gate arms at the parking lot entrance just north of the boat trailer section of the parking lot; and 13 Be it further resolved that the fencing have pedestrian gates along the walkways that can be shut by security when the Lakeshore Park and Marina area are closed.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Byrne
Carried Unanimously
Waive the rules of procedure to allow for the consideration of a motion without the required notice. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Conflict (1): Councillor Santarossa
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler
Direct the Mayor to send a letter of support on behalf of Council with respect to the expansion of the Lakeshore Community Nurse Practitioner-led Clinic in Belle River and Stoney Point. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Conflict (1): Councillor Santarossa
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Byrne
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Byrne, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler
Extend the meeting past the 9:30 PM deadline.
Moved by Councillor Byrne, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
By-laws 44-2023, 45-2023, 46-2023 and 47-2023 be read a first and second time and provisionally adopted; and By-laws 34-2023, 35-2023, 36-2023, 37-2023, 49-2023 and 55-2023 be read and passed in open session on May 30, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor McNamara
Carried Unanimously
Council move into closed session in Council Chambers at 9:38 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 board employees, relating to the Chief Administrative Officer performance evaluation.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Councillor Santarossa