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 (13 motions)
13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Move 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 board employees, relating to the Chief Administrative Officer performance evaluation. 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 Renaud Line area. 2 c. 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. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler
Moved by Councillor Santarossa, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler
Appoint Jen Haggit-Lutsch and George Marar to the Belle River Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management; Permit the BIA to submit its proposed budget in March 2025 to allow adequate time for organizational restructuring; and Direct Administration to conduct a review of the BIA's mandate, financial operations, and governance structure, all as presented at the March 4, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
Move forward item 16.1.
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Whereas Councillor Kerr was appointed to the Belle River Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management on November 29, 2022; And whereas the BIA area is represented by both Ward 3 and Ward 4 and would benefit from shared leadership throughout the Council term; And whereas both Councillor Kerr and Councillor Santarossa agree that a switch in representation at this time would benefit the BIA; Now therefore, Council appoints Councillor Santarossa as representative to the Belle River Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term.
Moved by Mayor Bailey, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meetings as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. February 4, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 2. February 11, 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. 2024 Lakeshore Drinking Water Systems Annual and Summary Reports
Moved by Councillor McNamara, seconded by Deputy Mayor Walstedt
Carried Unanimously
Award the tender for the Permanent and Portable Generators to Anet Fiber Tech Inc. for the total amount of $1,105,148.88 (including applicable HST); Approve an over budget amount of $141,286.40 (including applicable HST) to be funded from the Facilities Reserves; Approve a transfer back to reserves in the amount of $166,556.80 to the Stormwater Reserves; Approve an over budget amount $105,524.48 to be funded from Water Reserves; and 5 Approve a transfer back to reserves in the amount of $74,835.20 to the Wastewater Reserves, as presented at the March 4, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Santarossa
Carried Unanimously
Award the tender for the purchase of one Large Fleet Vehicle, a 2025 single axle cab and chassis with two-way plow and wing, to Carrier Truck Center Inc. in the amount $394,485.47 (including applicable HST); and Approve the disposal of the Public Works Service Truck (Unit #609) 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 March 4, 2025 Council meeting.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Walstedt, seconded by Councillor Ruston
Carried Unanimously
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 18-2025, adopting the 2025 Budget Estimates, during the Consideration of By-laws; and Direct Administration to publish the 2025 Budget Book, as presented at the March 4, 2025, Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Hoffman
Carried Unanimously
Receive 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 Santarossa
Moved by Councillor Kerr, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried
In favour (5): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler · Opposed (3): Mayor Bailey, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa
Whereas the Municipality of Lakeshore has received a petition from 10 residents regarding parking on municipal streets; And whereas Council wishes to balance the needs of local residents with the regulation of parking for safety and efficient operations of the municipal road network; Direct Administration to bring a report regarding an update to the Parking By-law, including restricting parking times.
Moved by Councillor Hoffman, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
By-law 11-2025 be read a third time and adopted; and By-laws 18-2025, 20-2025 and 21-2025 be read and passed in open session on March 4, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Ruston, seconded by Councillor Vogler
Carried Unanimously
Adjourn the meeting at 7:39 PM.
Moved by Councillor Vogler, seconded by Councillor McNamara