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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
Regular Meeting <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Meeting Number: 32-2012<br />
Date <strong>of</strong> Meeting: Monday, December 03, 2012<br />
Time:<br />
Place <strong>of</strong> Meeting:<br />
06:15 p.m.<br />
Village Complex, <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
AGENDA<br />
Pages<br />
1. Call to Order<br />
2. Declaration <strong>of</strong> Pecuniary or Conflict <strong>of</strong> Interest<br />
3. Confidential Business - Open Council will adjourn for the Closed<br />
Session at 6:15 p.m. (Doors will reopen at 6:45 p.m.)<br />
3.1 PL Report No. 43-2012 - Re: Update on the Potential Sale <strong>of</strong><br />
Municipal Land (Authorization to Close - Section 239 (2) c <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Municipal Act)<br />
3.2 D.C.S. - Information on the Part 2 Bump Up (Authorization to<br />
Close - Section 239 (2) b <strong>of</strong> the Municipal Act)<br />
3.3 Closed Session Minutes - November 13, 2012<br />
3.4 Closed Session Minutes - November 19, 2012<br />
3.5 Closed Session Minutes - November 27, 2012<br />
3.6 Mayor Weber Report - Re: Personal Matter about an Identifiable<br />
Individual (Authoriztion to Close - Section 239 (2) b <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Municipal Act)<br />
3.7 TR Report No. 81-2012 - Re: Iterim C.A.O. (Authorization to Close<br />
- Section 239 (2) b <strong>of</strong> the Municipal Act)<br />
3.8 Discussion - Re: Update on Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-<br />
Client Privilege (Authorization to Close - Section 239 (2) f <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Municipal Act)<br />
4. Consent Agenda<br />
4.1 Correspondence from the Grand Bend and Area Realtors - Re:<br />
Outrage over Recent Suspension <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Chief<br />
Administrative Officer<br />
4.2 Jordy Speake - Re: Letter <strong>of</strong> Response to Councillor Dave<br />
Maguire<br />
1 - 1<br />
2 - 4
5. Confirmation <strong>of</strong> Minutes from Previous Meetings<br />
5.1 Regular Council Meeting - November 19, 2012 5 - 14<br />
5.2 Special Council Meeting - November 27, 2012 15 - 16<br />
6. Delegations, Public Meetings & Presentations<br />
6.1 7:00 p.m. - Public Meeting on Proposed Development Charges<br />
By-law & Underlying Background Study<br />
6.2 7:45 p.m. - Gary Scandlan, Watson & Associates - Re: Water &<br />
Wastewater Rate Workshop & Presentation (See TR Report No.<br />
82-2012)<br />
17 - 27<br />
6.3 8:00 p.m. - Tom Prout, General Manager - Ausable Bayfield<br />
Conservation Authority - Re: 2013 Proposed Budget (See TR<br />
Report No. 80-2012)<br />
7. Correspondence & Petitions<br />
Correspondence - Receive and File<br />
7.1 Sean Galbraith, Municipal Affairs Manager - Bell Canada - Re:<br />
Public Consultation Report for Proposed Bell Canada Wireless<br />
Communication Installation on Ipperwash Road, <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong><br />
28 - 30<br />
Correspondence - For Council Direction<br />
7.2 Jacqueline Orr, President - Forest <strong>Lambton</strong> Museum - Re:<br />
Request to Waive Building Permit Fee<br />
7.3 William C. Norris - Re: Request for a Motion to Accept the<br />
Wholesale Resignation <strong>of</strong> Every Member <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
31 - 31<br />
32 - 32<br />
8. Consideration <strong>of</strong> Committee Minutes and Staff Reports<br />
8.1 Minutes <strong>of</strong> the Economic Development Task Force Meeting held<br />
September 5, 2012<br />
8.2 Minutes <strong>of</strong> the Economic Development Task Force Meeting held<br />
Spetember 19, 2012<br />
8.3 Minutes <strong>of</strong> the Economic Development Task Force Meeting held<br />
October 3, 2012<br />
8.4 Minutes <strong>of</strong> the Economic Development Task Force Meeting held<br />
October 17, 2012<br />
8.5 Minutes <strong>of</strong> the Economic Development Task Force Meeting held<br />
November 7, 2012<br />
33 - 38<br />
39 - 39<br />
40 - 43<br />
44 - 49<br />
50 - 52<br />
Planning<br />
8.6 PL Report No. 40-2012 - Re: Deeming Lots Together for Mike and<br />
Jenna Beernick at 9 Water Street, Arkona<br />
53 - 55
8.7 PL Report No. 42-2012 - Re: Development Related Connections<br />
to Rural Water Main - Public Comment Forum<br />
56 - 67<br />
Community Services<br />
8.8 D.C.S. Report No. 109-2012 - Re: 2013 Grand Bend Beach<br />
Events<br />
8.9 D.C.S. Report No. 111-2012 - Re: Proposed Recreation Facility<br />
Fees for 2014 - 2016<br />
8.10 D.C.S. Report No. 112-2012 - Re: <strong>The</strong>dford Shuffleboard Club<br />
Agreement<br />
8.11 D.C.S. Repor No. 113-2012 - Re: Grand Bend Area Sewage<br />
Treatment Facility - Summary <strong>of</strong> ESR Addendum Public<br />
Consultation Process<br />
8.12 D.C.S. Report No. 114-2012 - Re: Grand Bend Sewage<br />
Treatment Facility Reference Sheet<br />
68 - 73<br />
74 - 88<br />
89 - 93<br />
94 - 97<br />
98 - 100<br />
Finance & Administration<br />
8.13 TR Report No. 71-2012 - Re: MPAC Council Information Session<br />
and Property Owner Consultations<br />
101 - 102<br />
8.14 TR Report No. 79-2012 - Re: Development Charges 103 - 108<br />
8.15 TR Report No. 80-2012 - Re: Ausable Bayfield Conservation<br />
Authority 2013 Budget<br />
109 - 119<br />
8.16 TR Report No. 82-2012 - Re: Water and Wastewater Workshop 120 - 120<br />
8.17 CL Report No. 132-2012 - Re: Update on the Activities <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Clerk's Department to October 30, 2012<br />
8.18 CL Report No. 133-2012 - Re: Building Permit Statistics and<br />
Planning Application Information - Up to the End <strong>of</strong> October, 2012<br />
121 - 126<br />
127 - 131<br />
8.19 CL Report No. 134-2012 - Re: By-law Enforcement Update - 2012 132 - 136<br />
8.20 CL Report No. 136-2012 - Re: Council Appointments to<br />
Committees and Boards<br />
8.21 CL Report No. 140-2012 - Re: Proposed Council Meeting Dates<br />
for 2013<br />
8.22 CL Report No. 141-2012 - Re: Arkona Cemetery Board<br />
Appointments<br />
8.23 CL Report No. 142-2012 - Re: Renewal <strong>of</strong> the Port Franks<br />
Dockage Agreements<br />
8.24 CL Report No. 143-2012 - Re: Economic Development Task<br />
Force - Report<br />
137 - 140<br />
141 - 142<br />
143 - 144<br />
145 - 145<br />
146 - 189
9. By-laws & Resolutions<br />
9.1 By-law 129-2012 - Re: Amend Fees for Municipal Recreation<br />
Facilities and Locations (See DCS Report No. 111-2012)<br />
9.2 By-law 130-2012 - Re: Deeming Lots - Mike & Jenna Beernick<br />
(See CL Report No. 40-2012)<br />
9.3 By-law 131-2012 - Re: Appoint Members to Arkona Cemetery<br />
Board (See CL Report No. 141-2012)<br />
9.4 By-law 133-2012 - Confirming Resolutions to Date 190 - 190<br />
10. Accounts<br />
11. Notice <strong>of</strong> Motion<br />
11.1 Notice <strong>of</strong> Motion from Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg - Re: A Program<br />
to Expidite a Debt Reduction Strategy<br />
191 - 191<br />
12. New Business<br />
13. Councillor Reports<br />
14. Opportunity for the Public to Seek Clarification<br />
15. Adjourn
To: <strong>The</strong> Mayor and Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong><br />
As local <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Realtors we are outraged and dumbfounded by the<br />
recent suspension <strong>of</strong> our Chief Administrative Officer, John Byrne. We feel we<br />
must finally let our opinions be known.<br />
John Byrne was our absolute resource <strong>of</strong>fering unbelievable expertise,<br />
knowledge, pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism and support in our community that we so<br />
desperately need in our daily battle to bring new business, investors and<br />
residents to our community.<br />
Any municipal council would be fortunate to have this dedicated advocate who<br />
went beyond his duties in educating and providing much needed information<br />
with unequalled knowledge and support for our clients and us.<br />
It truly is a sad day for <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> to lose such a uniquely qualified<br />
resource that gave us so much confidence and made us proud to introduce to<br />
our clientele. He is absolutely irreplaceable and for what reasons we just cannot<br />
imagine. Please know that we respect John Byrne and hold him with the utmost<br />
regard. <strong>The</strong> persons responsible for this erroneous act must be held<br />
accountable. You took away the best, and the residents, business and all<br />
community members will pay dearly in so many ways.<br />
We never said thank you enough, John Byrne we apologize for that.<br />
Respectfully,<br />
Grand Bend and Area Realtors - Trudy and Ian Bustard, Larry Broadley, Lois<br />
Wallis, Sue Davis, Barb Richman, Mark Pedlar, Doug Pedlar, Doug Russell, Joe<br />
Boyle, Zoltan Karvas.<br />
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From: J.SPEAKE [mailto:whitecoolro<strong>of</strong>s@hay.net]<br />
Sent: November-08-12 9:46 AM<br />
To: cpmckenzie@lambtonshores.ca; John Byrne; Elizibeth Davis-Dagg; Bill Weber<br />
Cc: Brent Kittmer; 'dmaguire@lambtonshores.ca'; 'dbonesteel@lambtonshores.ca';<br />
lscott@lambtonshores.ca; martian underwood (munderwood@lambtonshores.ca); doug cook<br />
(dcook@lambtonshores.ca); john russell (jrussell@lambtonshores.ca); Brenda; 'Jordy Speake';<br />
insight@hay.net<br />
Subject: Response to Dave Maguire e-mail.<br />
Safety should always be respected!<br />
Councillor Maguire, November-7-12<br />
Subject: Letter <strong>of</strong> response,<br />
Councillor Maguire, in response to your recent e-mail regarding our request for crosswalks on Hwy 21<br />
within the jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>, we cannot understand why you feel that<br />
the delay on this project is acceptable!<br />
Dave this is not a new request nor is it acceptable!<br />
Councillor Bonesteel raised this matter <strong>of</strong> traffic flow and safety, requesting a staff report in July, 2011.<br />
Many Merrywoods residents and concerned citizens from the area attended the August 16, 2011 council<br />
meeting and impressed upon you the importance <strong>of</strong> addressing this matter <strong>of</strong> safety for those <strong>of</strong> us<br />
wishing to access town or walk path as pedestrians and provided 52 letters <strong>of</strong> support. At that meeting<br />
Councillor Scott asked where the staff report was that was requested at the July, 2011 council meeting<br />
and asked that priority be placed on this report and have it back for the following meeting.<br />
Dave this issue was raised again this past spring in council by yourself and Councillor Bonesteel!<br />
Still NO response from staff?<br />
Your request for staff intervention….is not new! Why haven’t you been pushing this matter for the past<br />
full year or more? Learning at Monday night’s Council meeting that the municipal staff has had no<br />
contact with the MTO staff prior to October 15 2012 about this issue is inexcusable and puts your<br />
credibility in the limelight as you stated at the safety zone meeting that you hosted, ”the issue is now on<br />
the table <strong>of</strong> the ministry <strong>of</strong> transportation”. This is just not true! As a result to this negligence ratepayers<br />
now have to foot the entire cost for these proposed crosswalks to a tune <strong>of</strong> $180,000.00 and you<br />
also…..QUOTE in your e-mail…………..<br />
“ believe that to carry THE ARGUMENT along further distracts us from moving forward in the positive to<br />
address the situation”<br />
Dave do you also agree with the staff recommendation that these crosswalks could be considered local<br />
improvements projects and that the benefitting residents would pay the costs?<br />
ARE YOU KIDDING!<br />
If you had supported your colleagues from Wards 2 and Wards 3 in a timely, appropriate fashion, this<br />
matter would have been resolved to everyone’s satisfaction and it would have cost the municipality a<br />
fraction <strong>of</strong> what it will now. This project now has to pass a budget process and could be put into this<br />
matrix you speak <strong>of</strong> that could defer the action up to ten years, let alone installed in the foreseeable<br />
future.<br />
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Do you really think you are acting in our best interest?<br />
Your wording “the argument” along with your position is unacceptable! <strong>The</strong> people in Merrywoods and<br />
surrounding areas are only interested in helping to make our community safe. We have never argued<br />
this matter, only questioned the non-existing process until we asked for clarity from the MTO and did<br />
find out the responsibility has been given to the municipality to look after and you haven’t.<br />
This is not just about the residents in Merrywood and concerned citizens in the area. <strong>The</strong> chamber <strong>of</strong><br />
commerce which you represent at council has also taken a stance and made recommendations that the<br />
safety <strong>of</strong> residents and visitors need to be paramount, and that action is needed. <strong>The</strong> Merry wood<br />
residents just happen to be more involved as we reside on the East side <strong>of</strong> the highway, had the trail<br />
been placed on the east side <strong>of</strong> hwy 21 I would imagine Southcott, Huron woods and beach o pines<br />
residents would be pleading for action.<br />
*all supporting dialogue for any <strong>of</strong> the quoted meetings in the above letter are all verified by dates and<br />
meetings found on www.westshoremedia.ca if you feel to view and confirm.<br />
Hoping you will find a way to fast tract a truthful and transparent resolve to this matter, please keep<br />
both Brenda Plowright and myself up to date with any new information you may be able to share.<br />
Regards,<br />
Jordy Speake / Brenda Plowright<br />
Here is a copy MTO has sent confirming <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> is indeed responsible for our<br />
safety in this matter.<br />
Hi Mr. Speake,<br />
Thanks for your patience and thank you for your recent phone call and e-mail regarding the Highway 21<br />
Connecting Link through Grand Bend.<br />
As you know, Connecting Links are municipal roads that connect provincial highways through urban<br />
areas and to international crossings. <strong>The</strong> Connecting Link program originated in 1927.<br />
A highway that has been designated as a Connecting Link remains a highway under the jurisdiction and<br />
control <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong>. Municipalities are responsible under the Municipal Act to maintain their<br />
roads and bridges in a reasonable state <strong>of</strong> repair, including operational improvements such as traffic<br />
signals and pavement rehabilitation. <strong>The</strong> Highway 21 Connecting Link through Grand Bend, under the<br />
jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> the municipality <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>, runs from Pinedale Road to just north <strong>of</strong> Oak Street.<br />
Since the Connecting Link is under the municipality’s jurisdiction, it is up to <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> to decide<br />
where traffic signals or crossings are warranted and to design and implement them. Ontario Traffic<br />
Manual Books 12 and 15 provide guidance and criteria for assessing where they might be needed. If the<br />
municipality chooses to proceed with a new traffic signal, the ministry reviews and approves the design<br />
before it is installed.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Honourable Kathleen Wynne, former Minister <strong>of</strong> Transportation, met with the Deputy Mayor and<br />
several councillors from <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> at the August 2011 Association <strong>of</strong> Municipalities <strong>of</strong> Ontario<br />
(AMO) conference in London.<br />
At the meeting, two Highway 21 intersections in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> were discussed. <strong>The</strong> Minister clarified<br />
that the intersection <strong>of</strong> Highway 21 and Julie Avenue falls within the ministry’s jurisdiction; however, the<br />
intersection <strong>of</strong> Highway 21 and Merrywood Drive falls within the Connecting Link portion <strong>of</strong> Highway 21,<br />
under the jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>.<br />
As a result, for the intersection <strong>of</strong> Highway 21 and Merrywood Drive, <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> would need to<br />
complete a traffic study and submit the results to the ministry for review. Once they have received any<br />
necessary approvals from the ministry <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> could implement any warranted improvements<br />
at their own cost. <strong>The</strong> improvements may also be considered for inclusion in a future municipal<br />
infrastructure funding program, as funds become available.<br />
Ministry staff spoke with staff at <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> the week <strong>of</strong> October 15, 2012 to discuss the issue and<br />
to confirm the limits <strong>of</strong> the Highway 21 Connecting Link through Grand Bend. Ministry staff are also<br />
available to provide technical support as <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> assesses their traffic needs.<br />
Thanks again,<br />
Liane<br />
Liane Fisher<br />
Communications Coordinator<br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> Transportation – West Region<br />
519-873-4186 liane.fisher@ontario.ca<br />
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
Date <strong>of</strong> Meeting: November 19, 2012<br />
Regular Council Meeting<br />
Members Present: Mayor Bill Weber<br />
Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Davis-Dagg<br />
Councillor Dave Maguire<br />
Councillor Doug Bonesteel<br />
Councillor Lori Scott<br />
Councillor Martin Underwood<br />
Councillor Doug Cook<br />
Councillor John Russell<br />
Staff Present:<br />
Acting C.A.O./Treasurer Janet Ferguson<br />
Clerk Carol McKenzie<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Community Services Brent Kittmer<br />
Planner Patti Richardson<br />
Administrative Assistant Roberta Brandon<br />
1. CALL TO ORDER<br />
Mayor Weber called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.<br />
2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST<br />
<strong>The</strong> Mayor asked members <strong>of</strong> Council to declare any conflict or pecuniary interest that<br />
they may have with the business itemized on the agenda and Deputy Mayor Davis-<br />
Dagg declared a conflict with items 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 8.5 as she is involved with a<br />
wind turbine project in Plympton/Wyoming.<br />
3. CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS<br />
Mayor Weber advised that the closed session <strong>of</strong> Council would be held at the<br />
conclusion <strong>of</strong> the open session.<br />
4. CONSENT AGENDA<br />
Council reviewed those items listed as part <strong>of</strong> the Consent Agenda.<br />
12-1119-01 Moved by: Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Scott<br />
That the following items on the Consent Agenda be received and<br />
filed.<br />
4.1 Information on Standard <strong>of</strong> Care – Safe Drinking Water Act;<br />
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Minutes <strong>of</strong> the November 19, 2012 Council Meeting<br />
4.2 Correspondence from Jackie & Tom Collings – Re:<br />
Concerns with the Sewage Treatment Facility<br />
4.3 CL Report No. 139-2012 – Re: Applications to be heard by<br />
the Committee <strong>of</strong> Adjustment on November 22, 2012<br />
4.4 Correspondence from Jane Bryce, <strong>Lambton</strong> Kent District<br />
School Board – Re: Pupil Accommodation Report for 2012.<br />
Carried<br />
5. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS<br />
51. Regular Council Meeting – November 5, 2012<br />
5.2 Regular Council Meeting – November 13, 2012<br />
Council reviewed the minutes <strong>of</strong> the regular Council meetings held November 5th and<br />
November 13th, 2012 and Councillor Underwood made mention that the resolution<br />
approving the new rescue pumper for the Forest Fire Department should include the<br />
purchase <strong>of</strong> lights as well.<br />
12-1119-02 Moved by: Councillor Maguire<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Russell<br />
That the minutes <strong>of</strong> the November 5th and November 13th, 2012<br />
Council meetings be accepted as amended. Carried<br />
Mayor Weber asked for consent <strong>of</strong> Council to amend the order to the agenda to allow<br />
the delegation to speak prior to hearing CL Report No. 138-2012.<br />
12-1119-03 Moved by: Councillor Maguire<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Bonesteel<br />
That the order <strong>of</strong> the agenda be amended, allowing for Item # 6.1 to<br />
be addressed prior to Item # 8.5.<br />
Carried<br />
7. CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS<br />
7.1 Carolyn Langley, Clerk – Township <strong>of</strong> West Lincoln – Re: Support <strong>of</strong><br />
Request for a Moratorium on Industrial Wind Turbines until Health Canada<br />
Study Completed & Recommendations Implemented<br />
7.2 Carolyn Langley, Clerk – Township <strong>of</strong> West Lincoln – Re: Support for<br />
Request for Moratorium on Industrial Wind Turbines until Studies<br />
Undertaken regarding Impacts on Livestock & Agricultural Industry<br />
7.3 Carolyn Langley, Clerk – Township <strong>of</strong> West Lincoln – Re: Support <strong>of</strong><br />
Request for Expansion <strong>of</strong> Scope <strong>of</strong> Health Canada Study Relating to Wind<br />
Turbines<br />
Council reviewed several letters from the Clerk, Carolyn Langley, <strong>of</strong> the Township <strong>of</strong><br />
West Lincoln requesting support <strong>of</strong> a moratorium on industrial wind turbine until the<br />
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Minutes <strong>of</strong> the November 19, 2012 Council Meeting<br />
Health Canada Study is completed and implemented and until studies are undertaken<br />
regarding the impacts on livestock and the agricultural industry as well as requesting<br />
support for an expansion <strong>of</strong> scope to the Health Canada Study relating to wind turbines.<br />
12-1119-04 Moved by: Councillor Bonesteel<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Underwood<br />
That the three letters from Carolyn Langley, Clerk <strong>of</strong> the Township<br />
<strong>of</strong> West Lincoln requesting support in dealing with wind turbines be<br />
received and filed.<br />
Carried<br />
8. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE MINTUES AND STAFF REPORTS<br />
Planning<br />
8.1 PL Report No. 38-2012 – Re: Official Plan Amendment OP-05/2012 & Zoning<br />
By-law Amendment ZO-09/2012 for Brad Zantingh Ltd. – 8903 Northville<br />
Road<br />
Further to Council approval November 5, 2012 for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law<br />
amendment for Brad Zantingh Ltd. for property located 8903 Northville Road the<br />
conditions imposed have now been satisfied and the amending by-laws were presented<br />
to Council for approval.<br />
12-1119-05 Moved by: Councillor Cook<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Scott<br />
That PL Report No. 38-2012 regarding Official Plan Amendment<br />
Application OP-05/2012 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application<br />
ZO-09/2012 for Brad Zantingh Ltd. requesting an amendment to the<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Official Plan as it relates to lands known as 8903<br />
Northville Road, to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to<br />
permit the creation <strong>of</strong> a new nonfarm dwelling lot for a dwelling<br />
which is surplus to a farming operation as a result <strong>of</strong> a farm<br />
consolidation be received and filed and that the by-laws to<br />
implement the amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law<br />
be approved.<br />
Carried<br />
8.2 PL Report No. 39-2012 – Re: Severance Agreement between Bradley C. Oke<br />
Developments Inc. and the Corporation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong><br />
<strong>Shores</strong> – Consent Application B-15/2012<br />
Further to approval <strong>of</strong> consent for Bradley C. Oke which provided for the creation <strong>of</strong> a<br />
new single detached dwelling lot fronting on Highway 21, and 7 part lots which are to be<br />
conveyed to adjacent properties on Beach O’Pines Road and Jennison Crescent, the<br />
by-law authorizing the execution <strong>of</strong> the Severance Agreement was presented for<br />
approval.<br />
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Minutes <strong>of</strong> the November 19, 2012 Council Meeting<br />
12-1119-06 Moved by: Councillor Underwood<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Russell<br />
That Council pass a by-law authorizing the execution <strong>of</strong> a<br />
Severance Agreement between Bradley C. Oke Developments Inc.<br />
and the Corporation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> as it<br />
relates to lands located on the west side <strong>of</strong> Highway #21 between<br />
Beach O’Pines Road and Jennison Crescent and described as Part<br />
<strong>of</strong> Lot 7, Lake Road West Concession, geographic Township <strong>of</strong><br />
Bosanquet, <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> more particularly<br />
described as Parts 1 to 8, Plan 25R9881. Carried<br />
Community Services<br />
8.3 D.C.S. Report No. 110-2012 – Re: Carillion Agreement for Connecting Links<br />
through Forest and Grand Bend<br />
Council reviewed the agreement with Carillion Canada Inc. to perform routine winter<br />
maintenance on the Highway #21 connecting links in Forest and Grand Bend and<br />
agreed to continue this same agreement for another two year period covering the<br />
winters <strong>of</strong> 2012/2013 and 2013/2014.<br />
12-1119-07 Moved by: Councillor Bonesteel<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Scott<br />
That Carillion Canada Inc. be subcontracted to perform the routine<br />
winter maintenance for the Highway #21 connecting links in Forest<br />
and Grand Bend; and further<br />
That By-law 123-2012 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the<br />
associated contract agreement be approved. Carried<br />
Finance and Administration<br />
8.4 TR Report No. 69-2012 – Re: Draft Year to Date Operating and Capital<br />
Statements for the Period Ending October 31, 2012<br />
<strong>The</strong> draft year to date Operating and Capital Financial Statements for the period ending<br />
October 31, 2012 were presented for Council’s review.<br />
12-1119-08 Moved by: Councillor Scott<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Russell<br />
That the draft October 31, 2012 Year to Date Financial Statements<br />
as presented and outlined in Treasurer’s Report No. 69-2012 be<br />
received and filed.<br />
Carried<br />
6. DELEGATIONS, PUBLIC MEETINGS & PRESENTATIONS<br />
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6.1 Karen Kelly-White – Re: Request that New Criteria be Added for Industrial<br />
Wind Turbine Permits<br />
Karen Kelly-White appeared before Council requesting consideration <strong>of</strong> new criteria to<br />
be implemented with building permits for industrial wind turbines, which would be similar<br />
to those included in a recent motion passed by the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> Bluewater.<br />
Dave Griffith, a spokesperson for the “Bluewater Against Turbines” advocacy group,<br />
voiced his concerns with the industrial wind turbines such as the scarring <strong>of</strong> natural<br />
landscape and the impact to wildlife, the tearing apart <strong>of</strong> family and neighbour ties, the<br />
health and quality <strong>of</strong> life for residents and rising energy costs and loss <strong>of</strong> jobs.<br />
In addition to these concerns he provided the specifics <strong>of</strong> those requirements that were<br />
implemented in the by-law recently passed by the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> Bluewater such as a<br />
form <strong>of</strong> bond or insurance provided by the wind energy company to cover costs to<br />
decommission a turbine, a development fee, damage to roads, the requirement that all<br />
transmission lines be buried and that the municipal setback by-law be respected.<br />
8.5 CL Report No. 138-2012 – Re: Industrial Wind Turbines<br />
12-1119-09 Moved by: Councillor Maguire<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Scott<br />
That CL Report No. 138-2012 regarding industrial wind turbines be<br />
received for discussion.<br />
Carried<br />
Clerk Carol McKenzie provided a brief synopsis <strong>of</strong> the 2 industrial wind turbine projects<br />
proposed for the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> that are working through the Provincial<br />
“Renewable Energy Application” approval process.<br />
Ms. McKenzie noted that the main differences between the past wind turbine projects<br />
and the current proposals are the number <strong>of</strong> industrial wind turbines being proposed<br />
and the fact that local planning rules and regulations are not applicable, as Provincial<br />
regulations related to sustainable energy projects supersede regulations enacted by<br />
local municipalities.<br />
She further advised that the essence <strong>of</strong> her report was to advise Council what legally<br />
can be done to protect the municipal assets and community’s infrastructure investment,<br />
with options including a “Municipal Wind Turbine Development Policy” that requires an<br />
application fee for the municipal consultation form review and a development agreement<br />
between the wind energy company (developer) and the <strong>Municipality</strong>.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Clerk proceeded to review the various provisions that could be in the policy and<br />
agreement, such as performance guarantee and agreement compliance, insurance,<br />
mediation and arbitration, assigning the agreement and default.<br />
Road provisions, noise complaint protocol, complaint protocol, the decommissioning <strong>of</strong><br />
turbines, emergency response building and development charges were some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
provisions the Clerk proposed for the development agreement.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Clerk further presented information on building permit fees and development<br />
charges and the benefits <strong>of</strong> working together with neighbouring municipalities to<br />
develop similar policies, agreements and fee requirements.<br />
12-1119-10 Moved by: Councillor Underwood<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Bonesteel<br />
That staff explore the appropriate building permit fees for Industrial<br />
Wind Turbines and Met Towers and further refine the items brought<br />
forward in CL Report No. 138-2012 for a Wind Turbine<br />
Development Policy.<br />
Carried<br />
In order to give the public an opportunity to provide their input on CL Report No. 138-<br />
2012 Council agreed to waive Section 15.13 <strong>of</strong> the Procedural By-law.<br />
12-1119-11 Moved by: Councillor Russell<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Maguire<br />
That Section15.13 <strong>of</strong> the Procedural By-law be waived to allow<br />
public discussion on CL Report No. 138-2012. Carried<br />
Marcelle Brooks asked that Council assure that setbacks for the proposed industrial<br />
wind turbines do not overlap neighbouring properties, and that this should be included in<br />
the development agreement.<br />
Dave Griffith asked that the companies responsible for these wind turbine projects<br />
submit guarantees or bond to the <strong>Municipality</strong> for major expenses that could occur.<br />
Sarah Hornblower asked that consideration be given to ensuring the developer provides<br />
not only a video recording <strong>of</strong> the existing conditions <strong>of</strong> roads, road allowances, bridges,<br />
etc. but <strong>of</strong> Municipal drains as well. She further noted concerns with the lack <strong>of</strong> time to<br />
review the documents provided for the industrial wind turbine projects.<br />
A resident from Goosemarsh Line advised that even with the most vigorous studies<br />
conducted there have been no definitive results on health issues from these industrial<br />
wind turbines.<br />
Doug Pedlar inquired as to whether or not the restrictions to erect wind turbines in the<br />
vicinity <strong>of</strong> the Pinery Park could be extended to include the <strong>The</strong>dford Bog area. It was<br />
noted that the map being referenced was the Official Plan map that was approved prior<br />
to the enactment <strong>of</strong> the Green Energy Act, and the restrictions were no longer<br />
applicable.<br />
Paul Maedel noted that in his opinion a .6 kilometre setback was not sufficient, that the<br />
setback for these industrial wind turbines should be 2 kilometres.<br />
Karen Kelly-White requested Council consideration <strong>of</strong> several issues regarding the<br />
proposed development policy such as a 2 kilometre setback, noise complaints, and<br />
partnering with the Municipalities <strong>of</strong> South Huron and Bluewater.<br />
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Stan Frankovic asked that the residents <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong> be protected from fly-bynight<br />
companies.<br />
Jeff Stewardson asked that the drains within the <strong>Municipality</strong> be protected from any<br />
damage during the construction phase <strong>of</strong> these wind turbine projects.<br />
A resident <strong>of</strong> Plympton/Wyoming asked that Kettle Point be considered as a partner in<br />
dealing with the upcoming wind energy projects.<br />
Martin Schoeley asked that any decision <strong>of</strong> Council regarding these wind turbine<br />
projects be for the betterment <strong>of</strong> the community, as the welfare <strong>of</strong> the residents needs to<br />
come first.<br />
12-1119-12 Moved by: Councillor Russell<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Underwood<br />
That CL Report No. 138-2012 providing information on industrial<br />
wind turbines be accepted in principle and that staff continue the<br />
process <strong>of</strong> developing a Municipal policy and development<br />
agreement to deal with the proposed wind turbine projects.<br />
Carried<br />
9. BY-LAWS & RESOLUTIONS<br />
12-1119-13 Moved by: Councillor Maguire<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Scott<br />
That the following by-laws be read a first, second and third time,<br />
passed and numbered appropriately, signed by the Mayor and<br />
Clerk and engrossed in the by-law book:<br />
- By-law 123-2012 – Re: Authorizing Agreement with Carillion<br />
Canada Inc.<br />
- By-law 124-2012 – Re: Severance Agreement with Bradley C. Oke<br />
Developments Inc.<br />
- By-law 125-2012 – Re: Official Plan Amendment No. 35 – Brad<br />
Zantingh Ltd.<br />
- By-law 126-2012 – Re: Zone Amendment – Brad Zantingh Ltd.<br />
- By-law 127-2012 – Re: Confirming Resolutions to Date.<br />
Carried<br />
10. ACCOUNTS<br />
10.1 TR Report No. 68-2012 – Re: October, 2012 Cheque Listing<br />
<strong>The</strong> Municipal accounts for the month <strong>of</strong> October, 2012 were reviewed.<br />
12-1119-14 Moved by: Councillor Scott<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Cook<br />
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That the Municipal accounts for the month <strong>of</strong> October, 2012 in the<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> $1, 333,642,94 are accepted as presented. Carried<br />
11. NOTICE OF MOTION<br />
<strong>The</strong>re were no notices <strong>of</strong> motion presented to Council for consideration.<br />
12. NEW BUSINESS<br />
As an emergent issue Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg asked for 2/3 Council consent to bring<br />
new business to the table.<br />
12-1119-15 Moved by: Councillor Russell<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Scott<br />
That the issue <strong>of</strong> the Grand Bend and Area Sewage Treatment<br />
Facility repayment options be brought forward as an emergent<br />
issue.<br />
Carried<br />
<strong>The</strong> Deputy Mayor asked Council to consider having consultant Gary Scandlan <strong>of</strong><br />
Watson and Associates present cost recovery options for the Grand Bend Area Sewage<br />
Treatment Facility at the December 3, 2012 meeting, based on both allocating costs to<br />
the current users and also on a municipal wide basis.<br />
12-1119-16 Moved by: Councillor Russell<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Bonesteel<br />
That the Acting C.A.O./Treasurer be directed to have Gary<br />
Scandlan <strong>of</strong> Watson & Associates prepare cost recovery options for<br />
the Grand Bend Area Sewage Treatment Facility based on both<br />
allocating costs to the current users and allocating costs on a<br />
municipal wide basis on the tax base, for Council to consider at the<br />
December 3, 2012 meeting.<br />
Carried<br />
13. COUNCILLOR REPORTS<br />
Councillor Bonesteel reported that he had the pleasure <strong>of</strong> working with the Friends <strong>of</strong><br />
the Pinery and the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Nature Trail the past Saturday, that he had done<br />
some dune grass digging and placement in the Pinery and made an inquiry as to when<br />
Council would meet with the Fire Marshall’s Office regarding a Fire Board matter.<br />
Councillor Underwood reported that the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was to be<br />
held Tuesday, November 20th and the Annual Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade was<br />
planned for Saturday, November 24th in Forest.<br />
Councillor Maguire reported that the Grand Bend Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce dinner was<br />
planned for Thursday night.<br />
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Councillor Scott reported that she had met with the Ipperwash Police Committee<br />
recently and that the Committee was looking for a new chair for the Neighbourhood<br />
Watch Committee.<br />
Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg reported that the County was currently undergoing a countywide<br />
branding program and the proposed woodlot by-law was coming before the<br />
Agriculture Advisory Committee on the 29th <strong>of</strong> November.<br />
14. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO SEEK CLARIFICATION<br />
Mary Lynn Hill asked for confirmation that Council was seeking information on<br />
spreading the costs for the Grand Bend Area Sewage Treatment Facility across the<br />
entire tax base and this was confirmed.<br />
Shirley Andraza asked for clarification as to what the two different options <strong>of</strong> paying for<br />
the capital costs <strong>of</strong> the Grand Bend Area Sewage Treatment Facility were being<br />
proposed, and was advised that the request was for information on allocating the costs<br />
to the current users and also, on the entire tax base.<br />
Jim Hansen asked for clarity on the process that will be used during the December 17th<br />
meeting to fill the Council vacancy.<br />
3. CONFIDENTIAL<br />
12-1119-17 Moved by: Councillor Scott<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Maguire<br />
That the Council meeting goes into a “Closed Session” at 9:58 p.m.<br />
to discuss Closed Session minutes, CL Report No. 137-2012 and a<br />
personal matter under Section 239 (2) c <strong>of</strong> the Municipal Act.<br />
Carried<br />
Council rose at 11:07 p.m. and made the following resolutions:<br />
12-1119-18 Moved by: Councillor Scott<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Maguire<br />
That staff proceed with the directions from the November 13 closed<br />
session pertaining to a personal matter.<br />
Carried<br />
12-1119-19 Moved by: Deputy Davis-Dagg<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Russell<br />
That the following by-law be read a first, second and third time,<br />
passed and numbered appropriately, signed by the Mayor and<br />
Clerk and engrossed in the by-law book:<br />
By-law 128-2012 – Being a by-law to appoint an Acting Chief<br />
Administrative Officer and Deputy Clerk.<br />
Carried<br />
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15. ADJOURN<br />
12-1119-20 Moved by: Councillor Russell<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Scott<br />
That the November 19, 2012 Council meeting adjourn at 11:10 p.m.<br />
Carried<br />
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
Date <strong>of</strong> Meeting: November 27, 2012<br />
Special Council Meeting<br />
Members Present: Mayor Bill Weber<br />
Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Davis-Dagg<br />
Councillor Dave Maguire<br />
Councillor Doug Bonesteel<br />
Councillor Lorie Scott<br />
Councillor Martin Underwood<br />
Councillor Doug Cook<br />
Councillor John Russell<br />
Staff Present:<br />
A/C.A.O. Treasurer Janet Ferguson<br />
Clerk Carol McKenzie<br />
1. CALL TO ORDER<br />
Mayor Weber called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.<br />
2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST<br />
<strong>The</strong> Mayor asked members <strong>of</strong> Council to declare any pecuniary or conflict <strong>of</strong> interest<br />
that they may have and none were declared.<br />
3. CONFIDENTIAL<br />
12-1127-01 Moved by: Councillor Scott<br />
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Davis –Dagg<br />
That Council go into a Closed Session <strong>of</strong> the Committee <strong>of</strong> the Whole<br />
at 3:05 p.m. under Section 239 (2) (f) <strong>of</strong> the Municipal Act to discuss<br />
advice that is subject to Solicitor Client privilege. Carried<br />
Council rose from the closed session at 4:30 p.m.<br />
12-1127-02 Moved by: Councillor Underwood<br />
Seconded by: Councillor Russell<br />
That the Council rise and report progress on a legal matter, and that<br />
staff proceed with the directions given on the legal matter.<br />
Carried<br />
4. ADJOURN<br />
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12-1127-03 Moved by: Councillor Underwood<br />
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Davis –Dagg<br />
That the November 27, 2012 Council meeting adjourn at 4:35<br />
Carried<br />
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11/30/2012<br />
<strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong><br />
Development Charges<br />
Public Meeting<br />
December 3, 2012<br />
Study Process<br />
Policy Review and discussions with Staff<br />
Growth forecast<br />
Detailed discussions with staff regarding future needs to<br />
service growth<br />
Council Review <strong>of</strong> DCA Study (November 8, 2012)<br />
Public Meeting (December 3, 2012)<br />
o Council Consider By-law for adoption<br />
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Development Charges<br />
Purpose:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
2<br />
To recover the capital costs associated with<br />
residential and non-residential growth within<br />
the municipality<br />
<strong>The</strong> capital costs are in addition to what costs<br />
would normally be constructed as part <strong>of</strong> a<br />
subdivision (i.e. internal roads, sewers,<br />
watermains, roads, sidewalks, streetlights, etc.)<br />
Municipalities are empowered to impose these<br />
charges via the Development Charges Act<br />
(DCA)<br />
Limitations on Services<br />
<br />
A DC may not provide for:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Parkland acquisition<br />
Municipal Halls<br />
Tourism, Arts/Culture Facilities, Museums<br />
Solid Waste Service<br />
Hospitals<br />
Vehicle & Equipment with avg. life <strong>of</strong>
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Overview <strong>of</strong> DCA<br />
(simplified steps)<br />
1. Identify amount, type and location <strong>of</strong> growth<br />
2. Identify servicing needs to accommodate<br />
growth<br />
3. Identify capital costs to provide services to<br />
meet the needs<br />
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Overview <strong>of</strong> DCA<br />
(simplified steps)<br />
4. Deduct:<br />
- Grants, subsidies and other contributions<br />
- Benefit to existing development<br />
- Statutory 10% deduction (s<strong>of</strong>t services)<br />
- Amounts in excess <strong>of</strong> 10 year historic service<br />
calculation<br />
- DC Reserve funds (where applicable)<br />
5. Net costs then allocated between residential<br />
and non-residential benefit<br />
6. Net costs divided by growth to provide the DC<br />
charge<br />
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Overview <strong>of</strong> DCA -<br />
Policy Matters<br />
<br />
Exemptions:<br />
<br />
Mandatory Exemptions:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
for industrial building expansions (may expand by 50% with<br />
no DC)<br />
May add up to 2 apartments for a single as long as size <strong>of</strong><br />
home doesn’t double<br />
Add one additional unit in medium & high density buildings<br />
Upper/Lower Tier Governments and School Boards<br />
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Overview <strong>of</strong> DCA -<br />
Policy Matters<br />
<br />
Exemptions:<br />
<br />
Discretionary Exemptions:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Reduce in part or whole DC for types <strong>of</strong> development or<br />
classes <strong>of</strong> development (e.g. industrial or churches)<br />
May phase-in over time<br />
Redevelopment credits to recognize what is being replaced<br />
on site (not specific in the Act but provided by case law)<br />
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Overview <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>’<br />
Existing DCA Exemptions<br />
A Place <strong>of</strong> Worship or cemetery/burial ground<br />
A Public Hospital<br />
Non-residential Farm Buildings<br />
Lands used by a University or College<br />
Temporary Building or Structure (less than 1 year)<br />
A Building/Structure normally incidental to or subordinate<br />
in purpose or both and exclusively devoted to residential<br />
use<br />
A Board <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>, or local board or<br />
commission there<strong>of</strong><br />
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Local Service Policies<br />
<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the DC process, need to define what<br />
is included in the DC and what is a developer<br />
responsibility<br />
Generally, a developer is responsible for :<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Water and Wastewater connections to trunk mains<br />
and pumping stations to service specific areas<br />
Storm Water Management Quality and Quantity<br />
Works, including Downstream or adjacent Erosion<br />
Works<br />
Internal roads, sidewalks, streetlights, private<br />
entrances<br />
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Relationship Between Needs to<br />
Service Growth vs. Funding<br />
Service New<br />
Growth/Users<br />
Development<br />
Charges<br />
Rates, Taxes,<br />
Reserves, etc.<br />
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Growth Forecast Increase<br />
<strong>The</strong> 2012 Development Charge forecast provides for the following growth:<br />
Measure<br />
10 Year 20 Year Water Wastewater<br />
2012-2021 2012-2031 Buildout Buildout<br />
(Net) Population Increase 1,535 3,627 3,419 3,035<br />
Residential Unit Increase 929 1,921 297 268<br />
Non-Residential Gross Floor Area Increase (ft²) 245,400 573,300 595,500 595,500<br />
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. Forecast 2012<br />
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Growth Forecast<br />
140<br />
126<br />
20-YEAR HOUSING FORECAST¹<br />
Housing Units<br />
120<br />
100<br />
80<br />
60<br />
40<br />
78<br />
27<br />
78<br />
105<br />
88<br />
62<br />
55 54 55 54<br />
39<br />
64<br />
70<br />
84 84<br />
108 108 108 108 108 108 108 108 108 108<br />
103 103 103 103 103<br />
20<br />
0<br />
Years<br />
Historical Low Density Medium Density High Density Seasonal Historical Average<br />
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Summary <strong>of</strong> Services<br />
Considered<br />
<br />
Municipal Wide Services<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Roads and Related<br />
Fire Protection Services<br />
Municipal Parking Spaces<br />
Outdoor Recreation Services<br />
Indoor Recreation Services<br />
Library Services<br />
Administration Studies<br />
Water<br />
Wastewater<br />
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Summary <strong>of</strong> Proposed<br />
Charges<br />
Service<br />
Municipal Wide Services:<br />
Single and<br />
Semi-<br />
Detached<br />
Dwelling<br />
Apartments - 2<br />
Bedrooms +<br />
Apartments -<br />
Bachelor and<br />
1 Bedroom<br />
Other<br />
Multiples<br />
Wind Turbine<br />
(per turbine)<br />
Agricultural<br />
Processing<br />
Establishment<br />
(per m² <strong>of</strong> Gross<br />
Floor Area)<br />
Greenhouse -<br />
Farm Large<br />
Scale<br />
(per m² <strong>of</strong> Gross<br />
Floor Area)<br />
Commerical /<br />
Institutional<br />
(per m² <strong>of</strong><br />
Gross Floor<br />
Area)<br />
Industrial<br />
(per m² <strong>of</strong><br />
Gross Floor<br />
Area)<br />
Roads and Related 1,410 1,000 759 1,247 1,410 - 11.95 11.95 5.97<br />
Other Transportation Services 170 121 92 150 - - - 1.61 0.81<br />
Fire Protection Services 9 6 5 8 9 - 0.11 0.11 0.05<br />
Outdoor Recreation Services 334 237 180 295 - - - 0.65 0.32<br />
Indoor Recreation Services 440 312 237 389 - - - 0.97 0.48<br />
Library Services 284 201 153 251 - - - 0.65 0.32<br />
Administration 123 87 66 109 123 - 1.18 1.18 0.59<br />
Total Municipal Wide Services 2,770 1,964 1,492 2,449 1,542 - 13.24 17.11 8.56<br />
Area Specific Services<br />
RESIDENTIAL<br />
NON-RESIDENTIAL<br />
Water 5,954 4,224 3,206 5,267 - 39.07 39.07 39.07 19.54<br />
Wastewater 1 2,295 1,628 1,236 2,030 - - - 15.07 7.53<br />
Total Area Specific Services 8,249 5,852 4,442 7,297 - 39.07 39.07 54.14 27.07<br />
GRAND TOTAL MUNICIPAL SERVICES 2,770 1,964 1,492 2,449 1,542 - 13.24 17.11 8.56<br />
GRAND TOTAL AREA SPECIFIC SERVICES 11,019 7,816 5,934 9,746 1,542 39.07 52.31 71.26 35.63<br />
Note: Refer to the phase-in provisions 3.11(b) and 3.12(b) in the by-law.<br />
1 Serviced areas and expansion areas as noted in Schedules C, C-1 and C-2.<br />
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Comparison <strong>of</strong> Current and<br />
Calculated Charges - Residential<br />
Municipal Wide Services:<br />
Service Current Calculated % Change Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5<br />
Roads and Related 1,545.00 1,410.00 -9.6% 1,410.00 1,410.00 1,410.00 1,410.00 1,410.00<br />
Other Transportation Services 97.00 170.00 42.9% 170.00 170.00 170.00 170.00 170.00<br />
Fire Protection Services 7.00 9.00 22.2% 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00<br />
Outdoor Recreation Services 573.00 334.00 -71.6% 334.00 334.00 334.00 334.00 334.00<br />
Indoor Recreation Services 804.00 440.00 -82.7% 440.00 440.00 440.00 440.00 440.00<br />
Library Services - 284.00 100.0% 284.00 284.00 284.00 284.00 284.00<br />
Administration 58.00 123.00 52.8% 123.00 123.00 123.00 123.00 123.00<br />
Total Municipal Wide Services 3,084.00 2,770.00 2,770.00 2,770.00 2,770.00 2,770.00 2,770.00<br />
Area Specific Services:<br />
Residential (Single Detached) Comparison<br />
Water 1,940.00 5,954.00 67.4% 1,940.00 2,943.50 3,947.00 4,950.50 5,954.00<br />
Wastewater 4,961.00 2,295.00 -116.2% 2,295.00 2,295.00 2,295.00 2,295.00 2,295.00<br />
Total Area Specific Services 6,901.00 8,249.00 4,235.00 5,238.50 6,242.00 7,245.50 8,249.00<br />
Grand Total - All Services 9,985.00 11,019.00 7,005.00 8,008.50 9,012.00 10,015.50 11,019.00<br />
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11/30/2012<br />
Comparison <strong>of</strong> Current and Calculated<br />
Charges – Non-Residential (per m² <strong>of</strong> Gross Floor Area)<br />
Commercial / Institutional Users (per m²) Comparison<br />
Service Current Calculated % Change Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5<br />
Municipal Wide Services:<br />
Roads and Related 20.86 11.95 -74.6% 11.95 11.95 11.95 11.95 11.95<br />
Other Transportation Services 1.23 1.61 23.8% 1.61 1.61 1.61 1.61 1.61<br />
Fire Protection Services - 0.11 100.0% 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11<br />
Outdoor Recreation Services 0.74 0.65 -14.6% 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65<br />
Indoor Recreation Services 0.98 0.97 -1.2% 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97<br />
Library Services - 0.65 100.0% 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65<br />
Administration 0.74 1.18 37.5% 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18<br />
Total Municipal Wide Services 24.55 17.11 17.11 17.11 17.11 17.11 17.11<br />
Area Specific Services:<br />
Water 9.77 39.07 75.0% 9.77 17.10 24.42 31.75 39.07<br />
Wastewater 24.92 15.07 -65.4% 15.07 15.07 15.07 15.07 15.07<br />
Total Area Specific Services 34.69 54.14 24.84 32.17 39.49 46.82 54.14<br />
Grand Total - All Services 59.24 71.26 41.95 49.28 56.61 63.93 71.26<br />
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Comparison <strong>of</strong> Current and Calculated<br />
Charges – Non-Residential (per m² <strong>of</strong> Gross Floor Area)<br />
Industrial Users (per m²) Comparison<br />
Municipal Wide Services:<br />
Service Current Calculated % Change Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5<br />
Roads and Related 20.86 5.97 -249.2% 5.97 5.97 5.97 5.97 5.97<br />
Other Transportation Services 1.23 0.81 -52.4% 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81<br />
Fire Protection Services - 0.05 100.0% 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05<br />
Outdoor Recreation Services 0.74 0.32 -129.2% 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.32<br />
Indoor Recreation Services 0.98 0.48 -102.3% 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.48<br />
Library Services - 0.32 100.0% 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.32<br />
Administration 0.74 0.59 -25.0% 0.59 0.59 0.59 0.59 0.59<br />
Total Municipal Wide Services 24.55 8.56 8.56 8.56 8.56 8.56 8.56<br />
Area Specific Services:<br />
Water 9.77 19.54 50.0% 4.89 8.55 12.21 15.87 19.54<br />
Wastewater 24.92 7.53 -230.7% 7.53 7.53 7.53 7.53 7.53<br />
Total Area Specific Services 34.69 27.07 12.42 16.08 19.75 23.41 27.07<br />
Grand Total - All Services 59.24 35.63 20.98 24.64 28.30 31.97 35.63<br />
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11/30/2012<br />
Development Charge Rates for <strong>Lambton</strong> County and Select Municipalities -<br />
Single Detached & Semi Detached Dwelling (as at Nov. 1, 2012)<br />
$20,000<br />
$18,000<br />
$16,000<br />
$14,000<br />
$12,000<br />
$10,000<br />
$8,000<br />
$6,000<br />
$4,000<br />
$2,000<br />
$0<br />
Lower Tier Charges<br />
Education DC's<br />
Notes:<br />
None <strong>of</strong> the UpperTiers including in this survey impose development charges.<br />
Chatham-Kent only imposes Development Charges for water and wastewater services<br />
Development Charge Rates for <strong>Lambton</strong> County and Select Municipalities –<br />
Commercial Per Fully Serviced m 2 <strong>of</strong> GFA (as at Nov. 1, 2012)<br />
7.00<br />
6.00<br />
5.00<br />
4.00<br />
3.00<br />
2.00<br />
1.00<br />
-<br />
Lower Tier Charges<br />
Education DC's<br />
Notes:<br />
None <strong>of</strong> the UpperTiers including in this survey impose development charges.<br />
Chatham-Kent only imposes Development Chargesfor water and wastewater services.<br />
Plympton-Wyoming imposes a flat rate Development Charge for Non-Residential based on size.<br />
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11/30/2012<br />
Development Charge Rates for <strong>Lambton</strong> County and Select Municipalities –<br />
Industrial Per Fully Serviced m 2 <strong>of</strong> GFA (as at Nov. 1, 2012)<br />
6.00<br />
5.00<br />
4.00<br />
3.00<br />
2.00<br />
1.00<br />
-<br />
Notes:<br />
None <strong>of</strong> the UpperTiers including in this survey impose development charges.<br />
Chatham-Kent only imposes Development Chargesfor water and wastewater services.<br />
Plympton-Wyoming imposes a flat rate Development Charge for Non-Residential based on size.<br />
Lower Tier Charges<br />
Education DC's<br />
Next Steps<br />
<br />
<br />
Undertake the public process to receive input<br />
from public prior to Council’s consideration <strong>of</strong> a<br />
by-law<br />
Council will then review all public input and<br />
consider policies, charges and adopt a bylaw<br />
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November 26, 2012<br />
Open letter to the Mayor and Council <strong>of</strong> our <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>:<br />
Mr. Mayor, Deputy and Councillors:<br />
I am writing to request that you all read this correspondence very carefully and accept the<br />
recommendations contained therein.<br />
This Council is now two full years or halfway into its mandate. I suggest to you all that each and<br />
every one <strong>of</strong> you should be thoroughly embarrassed at the “accomplishments” <strong>of</strong> the group as a<br />
whole! I can assure you that the majority <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> residents are embarrassed! Any<br />
and all accumulated and residual “political capital” –”political credibility” that the <strong>Municipality</strong><br />
may have obtained over the years has vanished.<br />
With the recent resignation <strong>of</strong> Councillor Illman and the removal <strong>of</strong> our Chief Administrative<br />
Officer now is the time for council to have the Clerk prepare a by-law for adoption at the next<br />
council meeting.<br />
This Council needs to recognize that the citizens have lost faith in your ability to represent their<br />
interests and therefore the council has lost its authority to govern. As you know Ontario does not<br />
have recall Legislation which it clearly needs, however local councils do have the means to pass<br />
a motion to accept the wholesale resignation <strong>of</strong> every member <strong>of</strong> council effective a particular<br />
date and to pass a by-law to set the date <strong>of</strong> a by-election.<br />
I urge you all to provide direction to the clerk to properly word a motion for Council’s adoption<br />
at its next meeting.<br />
Yours Truly,<br />
William C. (Bill) Norris, RCM, AMCT, BPA<br />
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
Economic Development Task Force Minutes<br />
Meeting No. 07-2012<br />
Date <strong>of</strong> Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012<br />
Location:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>, Main Floor Meeting Room<br />
Members Present: Co-chair Lorie Scott<br />
Co-chair Martin Underwood<br />
Glen Baillie<br />
Mark Gilpin<br />
Jean Hill<br />
Sarah Hornblower<br />
Jordy Speake<br />
Glen Van Valkenburg<br />
Nicole Williamson<br />
Absent:<br />
Guests:<br />
Mayor Bill Weber<br />
Jerry Beernink<br />
David Jefferson<br />
James Munn<br />
Doug Willsie<br />
Bonnie Speake<br />
Dick Matkza<br />
Recording Secretary: Julie Meister<br />
CALL TO ORDER<br />
Co-chairperson Scott called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.<br />
1. WELCOME<br />
Co-chairperson Scott welcomed everyone.<br />
2 DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST<br />
Members were asked to declare any pecuniary or conflict <strong>of</strong> interest that they may have<br />
with respect to the business itemized on the agenda, none were declared.<br />
3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES<br />
3.1 Regular Meeting, August 15, 2012<br />
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<strong>The</strong> minutes <strong>of</strong> the previous Economic Development Task Force, held the 15 th day <strong>of</strong><br />
August, 2012 were reviewed.<br />
E.D.T.F. 12-0905-01 Moved by Glen Van Valkenburg<br />
Seconded by Mark Gilpin<br />
That the minutes <strong>of</strong> the August 15, 2012 Economic Development Task Force<br />
meeting be accepted as written.<br />
Carried<br />
4. TRADITIONAL RESEARCH ADAPTED FOR LAMBTON SHORES<br />
At the September 15 th meeting, the survey results will be tallied and the comments will<br />
be grouped into themes. <strong>The</strong> recommendations that the E.D.T.F. have determined in<br />
previous meeting will be printed up for inclusion in the report.<br />
5. REPORT DEVELOPMENT<br />
<strong>The</strong> E.D.T.F will determine if the recommendations match the survey results. We will<br />
look at the groupings, and trends, and modify the recommendations, as needed. <strong>The</strong><br />
results will be compiled into the report.<br />
In <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> we have the Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce, the B.I.A., Tourism Sarnia<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong>, Sarnia-<strong>Lambton</strong> Economic Partnership and Sarnia-<strong>Lambton</strong> Business<br />
Development Corporation, but it is still not enough.<br />
Deputy Mayor Recommended for Inclusion<br />
Co-chairperson Underwood suggested that the E.D.T.F consider having the Deputy<br />
Mayor assigned to the Economic Development Committee, instead <strong>of</strong> the original<br />
recommendation <strong>of</strong> two Council members. He purported that the Deputy Mayor would<br />
have the greatest ability to represent the economic development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> at<br />
both the municipal and county levels. <strong>The</strong> circle <strong>of</strong> influence would be greater for the<br />
Deputy Major than it would be for a Council member, as the Deputy Mayor has<br />
representation at the two levels <strong>of</strong> governments and also sits on many boards and<br />
committees. <strong>The</strong> Deputy Mayor has no specific mandate, other than being the backup<br />
to the Mayor. <strong>The</strong> job description for the Deputy Mayor position would be altered to<br />
include the responsibility <strong>of</strong> focusing on economic development. During elections, the<br />
Deputy Mayor would be selected based on what they plan to do to further the economic<br />
development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>. <strong>The</strong> Deputy Mayor would not necessarily need to be<br />
the chair <strong>of</strong> the Economic Development Committee. Glen Baillee spoke to the concern<br />
<strong>of</strong> anointing the present Deputy Mayor to the position, as she was not elected to fill this<br />
specific role. He suggested waiting until the next election, at which time all candidates<br />
would be prepared to speak to the topic <strong>of</strong> economic development. Co-chairperson<br />
Underwood stated that in order to be effective now, rather than delaying until after the<br />
2014 election, the E.D.T.F. should recommend the Deputy Mayor presently in <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
assume the role. He also noted that there would be a committee to assist in<br />
maintaining balance, and the committee could start focusing on economic development<br />
now.<br />
E.D.T.F. 12-0905-02 Moved by Sarah Hornblower<br />
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Seconded by Jean Hill<br />
That the Deputy Mayor be included on the Economic Development Committee, to<br />
promote economic development at the municipal and county levels.<br />
Carried<br />
A mandate for the Deputy Major will need to be developed. Mark Gilpin will work on the<br />
wording <strong>of</strong> the mandate and job description. Mark will forward this to Co-chairperson<br />
Underwood for the next meeting. <strong>The</strong> mandate will be to influence the direction for<br />
economic development.<br />
Networking<br />
<strong>The</strong> Mayor and Deputy Mayor both sit on the County Council, but not the County<br />
Economic Development Committee. <strong>The</strong> E.D.T.F. will request that Carol McKenzie<br />
research how people get onto the Economic Development Committee on the county<br />
level, as it would be beneficial to have a <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> representative at the county<br />
level.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Economic Development Committee would not be designed to duplicate existing<br />
economic development programs, but to work in conjunction with the existing<br />
organizations, focusing on the needs <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>. <strong>The</strong> E.D.T.F. will not<br />
recommend specifics as to how the Economic Development Committee should work<br />
cooperatively with the B.I.A. or the Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce. <strong>The</strong> E.D.C. should be in<br />
contact with these organizations, but the E.D.T.F. will leave the exact relationship up to<br />
the E.D.C. to decide on. <strong>The</strong> role <strong>of</strong> the E.D.C. is to provide input to Council, so if the<br />
B.I.A. or the Chamber goes to Council, then Council will ask the E.D.C. for their input on<br />
the matter. <strong>The</strong> Council can always make decision for emergent issues. Mark Gilpin<br />
was asked to look into how other Economic Development Committees worked with local<br />
organizations like B.I.A. or Chambers.<br />
Committee Structure<br />
A discussion ensued about the possibility <strong>of</strong> creating a paid position to head economic<br />
development in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>. Due to size and financial restraints, this is not a<br />
viable option at this time. Co-chairperson Scott noted that many small towns are<br />
operating with the assistance <strong>of</strong> similar economic development committees. Zurich and<br />
Owen Sound could be watched, as they are planning to operate with an economic<br />
development <strong>of</strong>ficer.<br />
In order to provide continuity, Sarah Hornblower suggested staggering the terms for the<br />
citizens. After a discussion, it was determined that the committee should be designed<br />
to have one-third <strong>of</strong> its citizen members turned over each year. With two-thirds <strong>of</strong> the<br />
citizens remaining on the committee each year, the new members would have the<br />
existing members to provide continuity. <strong>The</strong> mandate, policies and procedures<br />
developed by the Economic Development Committee will also provide structure and<br />
direction for new members.<br />
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As a committee <strong>of</strong> Council, Council would receive reports and recommendations from<br />
<strong>The</strong> Economic Development Committee. If the citizens want to invest long-term, they<br />
can be reinstated, with Council’s approval, which would allow the E.D.C. to retain<br />
specific expertise and skills sets.<br />
E.D.T.F. 12-0905-03 Moved by Glen Van Valkenburg<br />
Seconded by Sarah Hornblower<br />
That the recommendation for the makeup <strong>of</strong> the Economic Development<br />
Committee be altered to include:<br />
1 Mayor<br />
1 Deputy Mayor<br />
6 Citizens<br />
Carried<br />
<strong>The</strong> Economic Development Committee will have to reach out to citizens and groups to<br />
provide information and resources.<br />
<strong>The</strong> E.D.T.F. will recommend that the E.D.C. meet monthly. This will help build the<br />
energy, aura and momentum at the beginning.<br />
Jean Hill quoted Bud Orr who stated that the goals <strong>of</strong> an economic development<br />
committee are to, “Enhance, Energize, Encourage, Support and Compliment.” Cochairperson<br />
Scott suggested that Mr. Orr be asked to speak to the E.D.T.F. In looking<br />
at what has been done in the past, and what is being done in other communities, the<br />
goal would be to look for the fruitful idea and pull the positives out <strong>of</strong> it.<br />
Committee Formation<br />
Success is dependent on finding the right people to form the committee. A<br />
questionnaire could be developed for people to complete, if they are interested in being<br />
on the E.D.C. A hearing board, <strong>of</strong> four people; two E.D.T.F. members, the Deputy<br />
Mayor and one Councillor would converse with interested applicants in a comfortable<br />
setting to discuss the applicant’s interest in economic development and why they’d be a<br />
good addition to the E.D.C. <strong>The</strong> E.D.C. should include people who are honestly<br />
interested in economic development, personable and able to be in crowds. <strong>The</strong> final<br />
decision would be ratified at Council.<br />
Trade Show<br />
<strong>The</strong> decision to host a trade show, or tradeshows, will be left with the Economic<br />
Development Committee.<br />
Budget<br />
<strong>The</strong> Economic Development Committee will need an administrative budget and a<br />
budget to cover; supplies, marketing and promotional tools, mileage, honourarium,<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional development and conferences. <strong>The</strong> budget can be added to in the future,<br />
through requests to Council. <strong>The</strong> E.D.T.F. will recommend that the E.D.C. have a<br />
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udget for the above items as a contingency fund. Large expenses such as the<br />
purchase <strong>of</strong> land, for example, would have to be passed through Council.<br />
6. SURVEY COMPILATION AND TRENDS<br />
<strong>The</strong> surveys have been made available on the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> website, and the results<br />
will be compiled through Survey Monkey. <strong>The</strong> surveys are being compiled by Carole<br />
McKenzie. <strong>The</strong> E.D.T.F. has hand delivered hundreds <strong>of</strong> surveys and the Chamber <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce and B.I.A. have handed them out to their members. Twenty surveys have<br />
been collected from the Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce alone. Surveys are still being handed<br />
out. Approximately seventy surveys have been collected to date, more than doubling<br />
the total surveys returned for the master leisure plan, through fairly aggressive<br />
recruiting.<br />
<strong>The</strong> task is to relate the surveys into something meaningful for the report and to assist<br />
the future Economic Development Committee.<br />
7. SAMPLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANS<br />
Copies <strong>of</strong> the following were distributed:<br />
Brantford’s Economic Development Strategy: A Critical Review,<br />
December 13, 2011, prepared by Mark Gilpin and Tyler Brennan<br />
<strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> Brighton DRAFT Community Development Plan,<br />
January 9, 2011, prepared by McSweeney Associates<br />
<strong>The</strong>se will be included in the annex <strong>of</strong> the report, as a reference, for the new Economic<br />
Development Committee.<br />
8. DATABASE DISCUSSION<br />
Copies <strong>of</strong> the updated database were distributed for members to review. Corrections,<br />
additions and deletions are to be emailed to edtf@lambtonshores.ca by September 15 th ,<br />
2012.<br />
9. CORRESPONDENCE<br />
No correspondence.<br />
10. CONSIDERATION OF STAFF REPORTS<br />
No staff reports at this time.<br />
11. NEW BUSINESS<br />
No new business.<br />
12. DISCUSSION PERIOD<br />
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We cannot depend on Sarnia to promote <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>. We acknowledge this and<br />
we are proactive in promoting economic development in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>. We can’t<br />
take the levy back from the county, but we can influence what the county does with the<br />
levy.<br />
Ihatetraffic.ca promotes living in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>.<br />
Trails are being developed to link our communities together and to link to other<br />
counties.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is a Community Engagement Expo at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>, in Forest, on September 20,<br />
from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.<br />
Doors Open is a province wide program promoting our heritage. <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> is<br />
participating on September 29 - 30 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.<br />
In regards to wind turbines, perhaps we could lobby companies involved to put in a<br />
research facility or something to put a good light on a bad situation.<br />
Glen Baillee mentioned that the July 1 st committee for Grand Bend is in need <strong>of</strong> a leader<br />
to step up and organize the event. <strong>The</strong>re is documentation available to provide<br />
direction. It is a good opportunity to run an event with approximately 2,500 people in<br />
attendance. Anyone interested in the position can contact Glen Baillee.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Forest B.I.A. and the Grand Bend Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce are going to be working<br />
together on future projects.<br />
13. Next Meeting<br />
Wednesday September 19, 7:00 p.m. at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>.<br />
14. ADJOURNMENT<br />
That the September 5, 2012 meeting <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Economic Development<br />
Task Force adjourn at 9:00 p.m.<br />
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
Economic Development Task Force Minutes<br />
Meeting No. 08-2012<br />
Date <strong>of</strong> Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012<br />
Location:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>, Main Floor Meeting Room<br />
Members Present: Co-chair Lorie Scott<br />
Co-chair Martin Underwood<br />
Jerry Beernink<br />
Sarah Hornblower<br />
Jordy Speake<br />
Glen Van Valkenburg<br />
Absent:<br />
Guests:<br />
Mayor Bill Weber<br />
Glen Baillie<br />
Mark Gilpin<br />
Jean Hill<br />
David Jefferson<br />
James Munn<br />
Nicole Williamson<br />
Doug Willsie<br />
Bonnie Speake<br />
Recording Secretary: Julie Meister<br />
Quorum was not reached. Agenda will be held over for October 3, 2012 meeting.<br />
Members present looked at one question and organized responses. Every comment<br />
deserves to be heard, so all responses will be included in the report, but organized by<br />
theme. <strong>The</strong> one question that was looked at and organised was, ‘Please list the three<br />
things that you like most about the economic development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>.’<br />
Gathering ended at 9:00 p.m.<br />
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
Economic Development Task Force Minutes<br />
Meeting No. 09-2012<br />
Date <strong>of</strong> Meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012<br />
Location:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>, Main Floor Meeting Room<br />
Members Present: Co-chair Martin Underwood<br />
Glen Baillie<br />
Jerry Beernink<br />
Jean Hill<br />
Sarah Hornblower<br />
Jordy Speake<br />
Glen Van Valkenburg<br />
Nicole Williamson<br />
Doug Willsie<br />
Absent:<br />
Co-chair Lorie Scott<br />
Mayor Bill Weber<br />
Mark Gilpin<br />
David Jefferson<br />
James Munn<br />
Guests:<br />
Bonnie Speake<br />
Bob Sharon<br />
Recording Secretary: Julie Meister<br />
CALL TO ORDER<br />
Co-chairperson Underwood called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.<br />
1. WELCOME<br />
Co-chairperson Underwood welcomed everyone.<br />
2 DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST<br />
Members were asked to declare any pecuniary or conflict <strong>of</strong> interest that they may have<br />
with respect to the business itemized on the agenda, none were declared.<br />
3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES<br />
3.1 Regular Meeting, Sept. 5, 2012<br />
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<strong>The</strong> minutes <strong>of</strong> the previous Economic Development Task Force, held the 5 th day <strong>of</strong><br />
September, 2012 were reviewed.<br />
E.D.T.F. 12-1003-01 Moved by Nicole Williamson<br />
Seconded by Jerry Beernink<br />
That the minutes <strong>of</strong> the September 5, 2012 Economic Development Task Force<br />
meeting be accepted as written.<br />
Carried<br />
3.2 Meeting Notes - Sept. 19, 2012<br />
<strong>The</strong> meeting did not have quorum. <strong>The</strong> results <strong>of</strong> survey question 5 were organized<br />
during the meeting will be included in the final report.<br />
4. SURVEY COMPILATION AND TRENDS<br />
Using the structure determined at the September 19 meeting, the survey results for<br />
general survey questions 6, 7, and entrepreneurial survey questions14 and 15 were<br />
sorted into the following categories:<br />
a Recreation<br />
b Infrastructure<br />
c Social<br />
d Services<br />
e Negative<br />
f Positive<br />
-- Not Applicable<br />
General survey question 8 will also be included in the report, however the answers did<br />
not require sorting as the question was simply asking for a definition.<br />
General Survey Question 5 Results<br />
Question 6 Results<br />
Infrastructure and social seem to be the biggest concerns.<br />
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If you compare the results from question 5 and question 6, they support each other.<br />
Question 7 Results<br />
<strong>The</strong> citizens want better services and infrastructure. Overall, they're satisfied with the<br />
recreation, and social aspects. <strong>The</strong> negative comments are centred around some<br />
decisions that were made.<br />
Entrepreneurial Question 14 Results<br />
Question 15 Results<br />
<strong>The</strong>re were a lot <strong>of</strong> negative responses for question 14. Recreation, services and<br />
infrastructure are all considered good improvements in the past five years.<br />
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For question 15, infrastructure such as sewers and parking and some services are<br />
considered projects to be completed to improve quality <strong>of</strong> life in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>.<br />
<strong>The</strong> results <strong>of</strong> the survey will be entered on an Excel document. <strong>The</strong> information will be<br />
forwarded to Co-chair Underwood who will include it in the report. Co-chair Underwood<br />
will compile the report and have the draft available for review at the October 17 meeting.<br />
5. CORRESPONDENCE<br />
No correspondence.<br />
6. CONSIDERATION OF STAFF REPORTS<br />
No staff reports at this time.<br />
7. NEW BUSINESS<br />
No new business.<br />
8. DISCUSSION PERIOD<br />
A suggestion was made to involve the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> in the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> a parking solution involving using parking lots such as the school and<br />
churches to minimize the parking issues in Grand Bend. One member wanted to know<br />
what the rules were about parking and suggested that hockey teams could sell parking<br />
spots. It was recommended that the member email the Ward 2 councillor as a next<br />
step.<br />
9. NEXT MEETING<br />
Wednesday October 17, 7:00 p.m. at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>.<br />
ADJOURNMENT<br />
That the October 3, 2012 meeting <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Economic Development Task<br />
Force adjourn at 9:50 p.m.<br />
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
Economic Development Task Force Minutes<br />
Meeting No. 10-2012<br />
Date <strong>of</strong> Meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012<br />
Location:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>, Main Floor Meeting Room<br />
Members Present: Co-chair Lorie Scott<br />
Co-chair Martin Underwood<br />
Glen Baillie<br />
Jerry Beernink<br />
Jean Hill<br />
Sarah Hornblower<br />
David Jefferson<br />
James Munn<br />
Jordy Speake<br />
Glen Van Valkenburg<br />
Absent:<br />
Mayor Bill Weber<br />
Mark Gilpin<br />
Nicole Williamson<br />
Doug Willsie<br />
Guests:<br />
Bonnie Speake<br />
Bob Sharon<br />
Recording Secretary: Julie Meister<br />
CALL TO ORDER<br />
Co-chairperson Underwood called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.<br />
1. WELCOME<br />
Co-chairperson Underwood welcomed everyone.<br />
2 DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST<br />
Members were asked to declare any pecuniary or conflict <strong>of</strong> interest that they may have<br />
with respect to the business itemized on the agenda, none were declared.<br />
3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES<br />
3.1 Regular Meeting, Oct 3, 2012<br />
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<strong>The</strong> minutes <strong>of</strong> the previous Economic Development Task Force, held the 3 rd day <strong>of</strong><br />
October, 2012 were reviewed.<br />
E.D.T.F. 12-1017-01 Moved by Jordy Speake<br />
Seconded by James Munn<br />
That the minutes <strong>of</strong> the October 3, 2012 Economic Development Task Force<br />
meeting be accepted as written.<br />
Carried<br />
4. REPORT DRAFT<br />
Recommendation 1<br />
It was noted that economic development is not always considered positive and that a<br />
balance would necessary. A discussion ensued regarding the process <strong>of</strong> forming the<br />
committee and Co-chair Underwood explained that generally the <strong>Municipality</strong> would<br />
advertise for committee members. From the applications received by the deadline, the<br />
E.D.T.F. is recommending an interview process. Ideally there would be a cross section<br />
<strong>of</strong> people representing diverse interests. <strong>The</strong>re is no pre-set scoring or rating system<br />
but the interviewers would be expected to use their best judgment to have those with<br />
the best qualifications out <strong>of</strong> the volunteers. Council will hopefully develop a process to<br />
interview applicants.<br />
<strong>The</strong> E.D.T.F. agreed to include the following recommendation for 1c:<br />
“It is recommended the Mayor and Deputy Mayor along with at least three private<br />
citizens who were members <strong>of</strong> the E.D.T.F. interview and provide<br />
recommendation <strong>of</strong> applicants to be members <strong>of</strong> the E.D.C. to Council.”<br />
An additional comment for 1 b was also agreed upon.<br />
<strong>The</strong> committee is to be made up <strong>of</strong> people “representing the largest cross section<br />
<strong>of</strong> diverse interests possible.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> committee is not intended to be political driven, therefore the decision was made to<br />
have three members <strong>of</strong> the E.D.T.F. involved in the interview and selection process.<br />
Co-chair Underwood stated that he and Co-chair Scott would not be involved in the<br />
interviews, as there would be two Municipal government representatives involved, so<br />
the other three interviewees should be private citizens. If the Mayor and Deputy Mayor<br />
do not agree, the Council will likely decide who will be part <strong>of</strong> the E.D.C. as the Council<br />
has done in a similar situation.<br />
Council has to approve the applicants recommended for the Economic Development<br />
Committee. <strong>The</strong> E.D.T.F would like a minimum standard for applicants to qualify for the<br />
E.D.C.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Economic Development Committee should have consensus. When the E.D.C.<br />
makes a recommendation, it is the E.D.C. recommendation. Once the decision is<br />
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made, there can be no bickering within the Committee or the recommendation will not<br />
be effective.<br />
It was suggested that the citizens who are selected for the E.D.C. should have a<br />
meeting with S.L.E.P. and other Economic Development organizations in the area as a<br />
resource.<br />
Recommendation 2<br />
<strong>The</strong> E..T.F. agreed to remove:<br />
“human, financial, physical and natural resources which generate marketable<br />
goods and services,”<br />
Furthermore, the word create will be changed to “stimulate”.<br />
Recommendation 3<br />
3a will also include 1 year term as well as the 2 and 4 year terms.<br />
Recommendation 4<br />
No changes.<br />
Recommendation 5<br />
No changes.<br />
<strong>The</strong> E.D.T.F. discussed the implications <strong>of</strong> honorariums. An honorarium does show that<br />
the committee’s purpose is important and could encourage very qualified and<br />
knowledgeable people to join, however there was concern that people may join simply<br />
for the honorarium.<br />
This year there was $15,000 allocated for the E.D.T.F. which has paid for the secretary,<br />
conference expenses, Grand Bend Health Clinic Classic Movie Events and 4H grant.<br />
<strong>The</strong> current balance was unknown at this time. Next year’s budget could possibly be<br />
increased.<br />
Recommendation 6<br />
<strong>The</strong> E.D.T.F. agreed to add recommendation 6 which will state:<br />
That the Clerk provide a briefing package outlining opportunities and restrictions<br />
placed on the <strong>Municipality</strong> by other governing bodies.<br />
Recommendation F<br />
F1<br />
No changes.<br />
F2<br />
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No changes.<br />
F3<br />
No changes.<br />
F4<br />
EDF change to EDC.<br />
F5<br />
Change the first EDF to read, “That the EDC augment and continue to enhance”.<br />
F6<br />
Alter the sentence to read:<br />
F7<br />
No changes.<br />
F8<br />
No changes.<br />
F9<br />
No changes.<br />
F10<br />
No changes.<br />
F11<br />
No changes.<br />
F12<br />
“That the EDC explore and enhance partnerships with all levels <strong>of</strong> government,<br />
economic development organizations and identify and eliminate duplication <strong>of</strong><br />
services. IE SLEP, TSL, SLBDC.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> E.D.T.F. agreed to add recommendation F12 which will state:<br />
“That Council inform the EDC <strong>of</strong> any changes or amendments to the Strategic<br />
Plan.”<br />
E.D.T.F. 12-1017-02<br />
Moved by Jordy Speake<br />
Seconded by Jerry Beernink<br />
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That the recommendations <strong>of</strong> the Economic Task Force Report be accepted as<br />
amended.<br />
Carried<br />
<strong>The</strong> final report will be sent by email next week.<br />
5. CORRESPONDENCE<br />
No correspondence.<br />
6. CONSIDERATION OF STAFF REPORTS<br />
No staff reports at this time.<br />
7. NEW BUSINESS<br />
No new business.<br />
8. DISCUSSION PERIOD<br />
If the report is accepted at the November 7, 2012 meeting, the E.D.T.F. will be<br />
disbanded at the end <strong>of</strong> the meeting.<br />
Can the E.D.C. include a request to Council to have an answer back to the E.D.C. in<br />
two weeks, for example? Yes, there has been a move towards including a time frame<br />
to have response brought back by specific date.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Economic Development Committee has to show results to have support <strong>of</strong><br />
community and will make short-term and long-term recommendations.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Appendix will include the directory, both survey results and the economic<br />
development plans from Brighton and Brantford.<br />
<strong>The</strong> E.D.C. will need to learn to work together and to work with Council. <strong>The</strong> Committee<br />
is going to need time to learn to work together. <strong>The</strong> E.D.T.F. has done this since it first<br />
met.<br />
Some items directed to the E.D.C. will need to be sent back at times as the subject may<br />
be misdirected. That would be up to the E.D.C. to determine.<br />
aAt the first meeting, they may not be prepared to select a chair. <strong>The</strong> roles within the<br />
E.D.C. are not structured.<br />
<strong>The</strong> E.D.C. will have a secretary, however where the secretary comes from, we don`t<br />
know.<br />
Most Committee recommendations are accepted by Council. One <strong>of</strong> the things that<br />
came out <strong>of</strong> Council was the need for an E.D.T.F.<br />
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9. NEXT MEETING<br />
Wednesday Nov 7, 7:00 p.m. at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>.<br />
ADJOURNMENT<br />
That the October 17, 2012 meeting <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Economic Development<br />
Task Force adjourn at 8:46 p.m.<br />
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
Economic Development Task Force Minutes<br />
Meeting No. 10-2012<br />
Date <strong>of</strong> Meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012<br />
Location:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>, Main Floor Meeting Room<br />
Members Present: Mayor Bill Weber<br />
Co-chair Martin Underwood<br />
Glen Baillie<br />
Jerry Beernink<br />
Jean Hill<br />
Sarah Hornblower<br />
James Munn<br />
Glen Van Valkenburg<br />
Absent:<br />
Co-chair Lorie Scott<br />
Mark Gilpin<br />
David Jefferson<br />
Jordy Speake<br />
Nicole Williamson<br />
Doug Willsie<br />
Recording Secretary: Julie Meister<br />
CALL TO ORDER<br />
Co-chairperson Underwood called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.<br />
1. WELCOME<br />
Co-chairperson Underwood welcomed everyone.<br />
2 DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST<br />
Members were asked to declare any pecuniary or conflict <strong>of</strong> interest that they may have<br />
with respect to the business itemized on the agenda, none were declared.<br />
3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES<br />
3.1 Regular Meeting, Oct 17, 2012<br />
<strong>The</strong> minutes <strong>of</strong> the previous Economic Development Task Force, held the 17 th day <strong>of</strong><br />
October, 2012 were reviewed.<br />
E.D.T.F. 12-1107-01<br />
Moved by James Munn<br />
Seconded by Glen Baillie<br />
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That the minutes <strong>of</strong> the October 17, 2012 Economic Development Task Force<br />
meeting be accepted as written.<br />
Carried<br />
4. REPORT DRAFT<br />
Mayor Weber asked for clarification on some areas <strong>of</strong> the report and the E.D.T.F.<br />
explained how they came to make some <strong>of</strong> the decisions that they reached regarding<br />
the report.<br />
<strong>The</strong> recommendation to have an E.D.C. is intended to augment Council, and not to slow<br />
down the process.<br />
<strong>The</strong> E.D.C. should be a proactive committee to be better prepared to make relevant<br />
decisions. <strong>The</strong> E.D.C. can look to see if the initiatives are supportive <strong>of</strong> the Strategic<br />
Plan. <strong>The</strong> focus <strong>of</strong> the E.D.C. will most <strong>of</strong>ten be the important but not urgent issues.<br />
<strong>The</strong> report will have a note in chapter three stating that the survey comments are<br />
available upon request. <strong>The</strong> report does not need to be brought back to the E.D.T.F.<br />
again; it is accepted as it stands with the one inclusion as specified above.<br />
<strong>The</strong> report will be presented by Co-chair Underwood. <strong>The</strong> report is broad, to guide<br />
Council, without putting too many restrictions.<br />
E.D.T.F. 12-1107-02<br />
Moved by Jerry Beernink<br />
Seconded by James Munn<br />
That the report by the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Economic Task Force be accepted as the<br />
final report, with the inclusion <strong>of</strong> a note in chapter three, stating that the survey<br />
comments are available upon request.<br />
Carried<br />
5. CORRESPONDENCE<br />
No correspondence.<br />
6. CONSIDERATION OF STAFF REPORTS<br />
No staff reports at this time.<br />
7. NEW BUSINESS<br />
No new business.<br />
8. DISCUSSION PERIOD<br />
Words <strong>of</strong> thanks were shared, as was the hope that members <strong>of</strong> the E.D.T.F. consider<br />
applying to the E.D.C.<br />
A discussion ensued about when and how the report would be presented to Council. It<br />
was decided that the next Council meeting, on November 19, 2012 would most likely be<br />
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focused on the turbine concern, so the E.D.C. would rather wait to have the report<br />
presented at the next Council meeting.<br />
9. NEXT MEETING<br />
<strong>The</strong>re will be no further meetings <strong>of</strong> the E.D.C. as the report is complete.<br />
E.D.T.F. 12-1107-03<br />
Moved by Glen Baillie<br />
Seconded by Sarah Hornblower<br />
That the Economic Development Task Force, having fulfilled its duties, be<br />
disbanded.<br />
Carried<br />
ADJOURNMENT<br />
That the November 7, 2012 meeting <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Economic Development<br />
Task Force adjourn at 8:04 p.m.<br />
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THE MUNCIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
PL Report No. 40-2012 Monday, November 26, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Patti Richardson, Senior Planner<br />
Deeming By-law<br />
Mike and Jenna Beernick<br />
9 Water Street, Arkona, Lot 29 and 30, Registered Plan 5<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
That Council APPROVE a By-law deeming Lots 29 and<br />
30, Registered Plan 5, (AK), <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong><br />
<strong>Shores</strong>, not to be lots in a registered plan.<br />
______________________________________________________________________<br />
REPORT<br />
Mike and Jenna Beernick, own two abutting lots at the corner <strong>of</strong> Water and Smith<br />
Streets in Arkona, Lots 29 and 30, Registered Plan 5 (AK) and are requesting that the<br />
lots be joined to create one lot, so they may build a new single detached dwelling on the<br />
lot.<br />
Section 50(4) <strong>of</strong> the Planning Act, permits Council to pass a by-law designating any part<br />
<strong>of</strong> a registered plan <strong>of</strong> subdivision, which has been registered for more than 8 years, not<br />
to be a registered plan. Plan 5 has been registered for well in excess <strong>of</strong> 8 years. In<br />
order to affect the merging <strong>of</strong> the two subject lots, Council is required to pass a deeming<br />
by-law under Section 50(4) <strong>of</strong> the Planning Act. Please find attached a deeming by-law<br />
for the lots for Council review and approval.<br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
Patti L. Richardson<br />
Senior Planner<br />
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
BY-LAW 130 OF 2012<br />
A By-law to Deem Certain Lots in Registered Plan 5 (AK), <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong><br />
<strong>Shores</strong>, not to be Lots in a Registered Plan <strong>of</strong> Subdivision<br />
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 50(4) <strong>of</strong> the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P.13, as<br />
amended, it is deemed expedient to designate Lots 29 and 30, Registered Plan 5 (AK),<br />
<strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>, not to be lots in a Registered Plan <strong>of</strong> Subdivision, for the<br />
purpose <strong>of</strong> Section 50(3), <strong>of</strong> the said Act,<br />
NOW THEREFORE, the Council <strong>of</strong> the Corporation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong><br />
enacts as follows:<br />
1. That Lots 29 and 30 <strong>of</strong> Registered Plan 5 (AK), <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>,<br />
are hereby deemed not to be part <strong>of</strong> a Registered Plan <strong>of</strong> Subdivision for the<br />
purposes <strong>of</strong> Section 50(3) <strong>of</strong> the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 c.P.13 as amended.<br />
2. This By-law comes into force and effect upon being finally passed<br />
Read a FIRST and SECOND time this 3 rd day <strong>of</strong> December, 2012.<br />
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 3 rd DAY OF DECEMBER, 2012.<br />
_________________________<br />
MAYOR - Bill Weber<br />
_________________________<br />
CLERK - Carol McKenzie<br />
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THE MUNCIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
PL Report No. 42-2012 Tuesday, November 27, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Patti Richardson, Senior Planner<br />
Development Related Connections to Rural Water Mains<br />
- Public Comment Forum<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
For Council direction.<br />
______________________________________________________________________<br />
REPORT<br />
At Council’s November 5, 2012 meeting, Planning Report No. 35-2012, respecting<br />
development related connections to rural water mains was placed on the agenda for<br />
Council consideration (please see report attached) .<br />
At that meeting the following resolution was passed:<br />
Mover by Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg<br />
Seconded by Councillor Cook<br />
That PL Report No. 35-2012 be tabled until information from the rural<br />
residents is obtained so that all perspectives can be considered.<br />
Carried.<br />
Staff is seeking some clarification and direction from Council on this matter.<br />
<strong>The</strong> first clarification we are requesting is what information is being sought from the rural<br />
residents? General information respecting the rural water main or information respecting<br />
development related connections to the rural water main? <strong>The</strong> topic <strong>of</strong> the request for<br />
public comment needs to be clearly communicated with the Public to solicit useful<br />
information for Council to use in its deliberation<br />
<strong>The</strong> second clarification being sought is what method does Council want to employ to<br />
gather this information?<br />
<br />
<br />
a public meeting or<br />
or a notice requesting written comments.<br />
Staff is seeking direction and clarification on how to proceed with this matter.<br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
Patti L. Richardson,<br />
Senior Planner<br />
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THE MUNCIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
PL Report No. 35-2012 Monday, October 15, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Patti Richardson, Senior Planner<br />
Development Related Connections to Rural Watermains<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
For Council discussion and direction.<br />
______________________________________________________________________<br />
REPORT<br />
This report is a follow up to a concern expressed by Council, during its consideration <strong>of</strong><br />
Planning Act Applications submitted by Maria and <strong>The</strong>dore Vanos (Official Plan and<br />
Zoning Amendments), requesting permission to allow a surplus farm dwelling to be<br />
severed from a farm, for which staff were recommending, as a condition <strong>of</strong> approval,<br />
that the surplus farm dwelling be connected to the rural water line. Council was<br />
concerned that perhaps commitments made by the previous Council to its residents<br />
when the rural water lines were installed exempted the agricultural area from being<br />
required to connect to the waterline.<br />
Currently, all new lots created are required to connect to available municipal services.<br />
This direction comes from Section 22 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Official Plan - Municipal<br />
Services, Stormwater Management and Sensitive Land Uses. Specifically with respect<br />
to water, Section 22.2.1.1 – Municipal Service Area requires:<br />
All development within the water service area will be serviced by municipal<br />
piped water facilities. When development is proposed in the water service<br />
area and the necessary lines are not yet installed, the developer will be<br />
responsible for the provision <strong>of</strong> necessary extensions. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong><br />
will pass a by-law pursuant to the Municipal Act defining area where water<br />
system connections are mandatory.<br />
Further, Section 22.2.1.2 – Private water supply states:<br />
Development may be permitted on private water systems, subject to<br />
pro<strong>of</strong> that water quality and quantity are adequate, where piped water is<br />
not available and an extension <strong>of</strong> services is not economically feasible.<br />
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Further with respect to sanitary servicing Section 22.1.1.1 <strong>of</strong> the Official Plan states<br />
All development within the sewer service area will be serviced by sewer<br />
facilities. When development is proposed in the sewer service area and<br />
the necessary lines are not yet installed, the developer will be responsible<br />
for the provision <strong>of</strong> necessary extensions. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> will pass a Bylaw<br />
pursuant to the Municipal Act defining areas where sewer system<br />
connections are mandatory.<br />
Further, Section 22.1.1.5 states:<br />
New development, located outside the sewer service area and requiring<br />
individual systems, will be permitted if the proposed site can<br />
accommodate an individual sanitary sewage treatment and disposal<br />
system based on the following criteria:<br />
a) <strong>The</strong> lot area will comply with the requirements <strong>of</strong> the Province or its<br />
designated agent and be large enough for the type <strong>of</strong> development<br />
proposed and the system(s) to be used;<br />
b) a Sewage System Permit for an individual sanitary sewage treatment<br />
and disposal system is to be obtained; and<br />
c) any development which is not serviced by full municipal services and is<br />
proposed on communal, partial municipal or individual on-site systems<br />
must be supported by studies which include as a minimum, evaluations<br />
<strong>of</strong> soil percolation rates, impacts on ground water resources, ground<br />
water mounding and adjacent watercourses and which address the<br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> Environment Reasonable Use guidelines. Reserve areas for<br />
replacement septic systems will be required when the mode <strong>of</strong> sewage<br />
servicing is individual private sewage systems or communal systems.<br />
Where new multi-lot clusters are proposed, proponents will be required<br />
to submit soils and hydrological studies completed by qualified<br />
engineers or hydrogeologists with recognized experience in sewage<br />
and potable water system designs.<br />
<strong>The</strong> severance <strong>of</strong> a dwelling surplus to a farming operation is development.<br />
Current policy requires that all lots created either through the subdivision approval<br />
process or the consent (severance) process be connected to municipal water were it is<br />
available. Most <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> is serviced with Municipal water.<br />
Currently, By-law 81 <strong>of</strong> 2009 (as amended by By-law 86 <strong>of</strong> 2009) - Being A By-law to<br />
Provide for the Establishment and Collection <strong>of</strong> Fees and Set Future Connection<br />
Policies for the Rural Water Expansion Project regulates the Municipal policy respecting<br />
rural waterlines (see Attached).<br />
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Section 3.3 <strong>of</strong> the By-law – Building on Vacant Lots states:<br />
If an owner <strong>of</strong> a vacant lot in the rural water expansion area builds a new<br />
dwelling on the lot, the dwelling must connect to the waterline.<br />
<strong>The</strong> owner will be responsible for the cost difference between the vacant<br />
land charge originally assessed to the property and the (indexed) capital<br />
cost charge for the specific size required. <strong>The</strong> fees for the additional<br />
capital charge cost, curb stop installation, cost <strong>of</strong> the meter and the<br />
applicable development charge or connection fee will be due at the time <strong>of</strong><br />
the building permit issuance, along with all other applicable building and<br />
planning fees.<br />
Further, Section 3.4 - Connecting Existing Buildings states:<br />
Existing dwellings that front on the rural waterline and are not connected,<br />
will be required to connect upon issuance <strong>of</strong> a building permit for either:<br />
a) an increase <strong>of</strong> 15% or more <strong>of</strong> the finished area <strong>of</strong> the dwelling unit, or<br />
b) the addition or upgrading or washrooms and/or bathing facilities.<br />
Finally, Section 3.6 - Severances states.<br />
When a consent (severance) is granted for the property in the rural water<br />
expansion area, if there is a dwelling on one <strong>of</strong> the newly created parcels,<br />
that parcel will be credited with the charge to the original owner. <strong>The</strong><br />
indexed vacant lot charge will be assessed on all other newly created<br />
vacant parcels and will be due prior to the stamping <strong>of</strong> the deed.<br />
If all parcels are vacant one will be credited with the payment <strong>of</strong> the vacant<br />
lands capital charge cost assessed for the original property and the other<br />
parcel(s) will be required to pay the (indexed) vacant land charge, prior to<br />
the stamping <strong>of</strong> the deed.<br />
If the dwelling is constructed on the vacant lot in the future, the property<br />
owner will be required to connect the dwelling to the waterline, and will be<br />
responsible for the cost difference between the vacant land charge paid<br />
and the current indexed capital cost for the specific service size required.<br />
<strong>The</strong> fees for the increase in capital charge cost, the curb stop installation,<br />
the cost <strong>of</strong> the meter and the applicable development charge or<br />
connection fee would be due at the time <strong>of</strong> the building permit, along with<br />
all other applicable building and planning fees.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is no specific water connection exemption for severed lots in the By-law.<br />
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During the previous Council‘s public dialogue respecting the construction <strong>of</strong> rural water<br />
lines, mandatory connection was discussed. In the end Council decided not to require<br />
mandatory connection for any existing properties, except in the circumstances<br />
identified above in Section 3.3, 3.4 and 3.6. However, the current Council should be<br />
aware that there are no mandatory connection by-laws in effect in the <strong>Municipality</strong>, yet<br />
all new lots created are required to connect to existing services, in compliance with the<br />
Official Plan policies.<br />
When dealing with development it important to maintain a level playing field; that is, the<br />
expectation for development should be consistent across the <strong>Municipality</strong>. Further, it is<br />
important that the cost to create lots, including serving cost, are the responsibility <strong>of</strong> the<br />
developer, not the future owner. We have a number <strong>of</strong> situations in the <strong>Municipality</strong>,<br />
approved years ago where lots were created without servicing including roads. As a<br />
result, the <strong>Municipality</strong> on occasion has received a number <strong>of</strong> requests from the owners<br />
<strong>of</strong> the underserviced lots requesting that the <strong>Municipality</strong> install the services. <strong>The</strong> lots<br />
cannot be built on until the services are constructed.<br />
Since connection to the rural waterline was permitted in December <strong>of</strong> 2009, 238 <strong>of</strong> the<br />
original 367 dwelling units have been connected to the rural waterline, which is a 65%<br />
connection rate. As well 14 properties have been subject to Planning Act applications<br />
(Official Plan and Zoning Amendments) to allow a surplus farm dwelling to be severed<br />
from the farm. A summary <strong>of</strong> these applications and when they were connected to the<br />
waterline is summarized below.<br />
APPLICANT<br />
DATE<br />
APPLICATION<br />
FINALLY<br />
APPROVED<br />
CONNECTED<br />
DATE<br />
CONNECTED<br />
NOT<br />
CONNECTED<br />
Boekhorst July 4, 2012 X Oct. 7, 2009<br />
Lacey<br />
X<br />
Bastiaansen Mar. 1, 2011 X Dec. 21, 2009<br />
Hendrickx Aug. 3, 2011 X May 31, 2011<br />
Eastman March 1, 2011 X May 27, 2011<br />
Rombouts July 27. 2011 X Oct. 27, 2004<br />
Bastiaansen Sept. 28, 2011 X Dec. 14, 2009<br />
Schoeley X Nov. 8, 2008<br />
Vanos Feb 29, 2012 X Nov. 29, 2011<br />
Austin Hatchery X Pre Amalgamation X<br />
Mila Hills Aug. 30, 2012 X Mar. 1, 2009<br />
Lacey Oct. 2, 2012 X Pre Amalgamation<br />
Leenders X March 23, 2009<br />
Zantingh X Dec. 13, 2006<br />
During the processing and review <strong>of</strong> the above noted applications, I did not receive any<br />
complaints from the applicants respecting the requirement to connect to the rural water<br />
main. In fact, following Council expressing concern regarding the water connection<br />
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equirements, Mr. Vanos‘s agent, Mr. Walden, indicate that Mr. Vanos wanted to<br />
connect to the water line as he felt the lot was more valuable and more attractive to<br />
wider range <strong>of</strong> prospective purchasers, as a result <strong>of</strong> being connected to municipal<br />
water.<br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
Patti L. Richardson,<br />
Senior Planner<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
D.C.S. Report No. 109-2012 Monday, November 26, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Brent Kittmer, Director <strong>of</strong> Community Services<br />
2013 Grand Beach Events<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
That the report be received for Council review and direction.<br />
REPORT<br />
With the adoption <strong>of</strong> Policy #63 – Grand Bend Beach Use Policy on May 7, 2012, any<br />
major or non-community event had to submit their application by October 31 for the<br />
event to be considered for 2013:<br />
Definitions:<br />
Major events and non-community events are required to submit applications,<br />
permit fees and deposits by October 31 <strong>of</strong> the previous year for consideration.<br />
Failure to meet this deadline may result in the event request being denied.<br />
Major Event<br />
Any special event lasting more than eight (8) hours, including set up and<br />
takedown <strong>of</strong> equipment.<br />
Non-Community Event<br />
An event that is held for the purpose <strong>of</strong> business, pr<strong>of</strong>it making or promotion<br />
<strong>of</strong> (for pr<strong>of</strong>it) an individual, group, organization or Corporation. Events run by<br />
non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organizations whose main focus is outside <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> will be considered as non-community events.<br />
Non-community events must develop a formal partnership with a <strong>Lambton</strong><br />
<strong>Shores</strong> non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization or business in order to apply to host an event<br />
at the Grand Bend Beach. <strong>The</strong> partnership must be arranged prior to the<br />
Event Organizer submitting the application. <strong>The</strong> Event Organizer must<br />
provide details <strong>of</strong> this partnership in writing, submitted with the application<br />
and the local group/business must acknowledge this partnership in writing,<br />
also due with the application.<br />
<strong>The</strong> partnership must provide a clear benefit to the local organization or<br />
business, and must be agreed upon by both parties.<br />
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Per the policy:<br />
Failure for the Event Organizer to arrange a partnership with a local non-pr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
organization or business by the application deadline will result in denial <strong>of</strong> the<br />
application.<br />
Municipal staff may approve applications and site plans <strong>of</strong> existing major events<br />
(i.e. Optimist Drive and Jive, Not So Pro Beach Volleyball, Aquafest, and Canada<br />
Day) and any minor event requests. Staff can also approve applications for<br />
active living programs and wedding ceremonies. Applications for new major<br />
events will be submitted to Council for approval.<br />
Three <strong>of</strong> the four existing major events complied with the new deadline and staff has<br />
reviewed and approved the following events for 2013:<br />
Event<br />
Grand Bend Optimist's Drive N' Jive<br />
Date June 15, 2013<br />
Location<br />
Condo Parking Lot w/ Hydro<br />
Fees/Deposits<br />
Received<br />
Yes<br />
Attendance > 400<br />
Annual Event Yes<br />
Site Plan/Parking<br />
Plan Received<br />
Yes<br />
Set Up Starts Friday, June 14 at 10:00am<br />
Clean Up Ends Sunday, June 16 at 5:00pm<br />
Event Summary: Car Show during afternoon; Dinner/Dance in the evening<br />
under 40x80 tent - building permit required. Licensed event -<br />
Optimist's have the necessary insurance.<br />
Goods/merchandise will be sold (permit from Clerk's).<br />
Entrance fee will be charged; donations are accepted -<br />
money goes to Grand Bend Youth Programs. Community<br />
Grant submitted for fee waivers and in-kind support.<br />
Event<br />
Canada Day Celebrations<br />
Date July 1, 2013<br />
Location<br />
Main Beach w/ Hydro<br />
Fees/Deposits<br />
Received<br />
Yes<br />
Attendance up to 25,000<br />
Annual Event Yes<br />
Site Plan/Parking<br />
Plan Received<br />
Yes<br />
Set Up Starts Monday, July 1, 2013 at 8:00am<br />
Clean Up Ends Monday, July 1, 2013 at 11:59pm<br />
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Event Summary:<br />
Giant Children's Colouring Mural (attached to the Beach<br />
House wall) starting at 10am. Live entertainment at the<br />
Beach House from 2-10pm (small tents will be put up - no<br />
building permit required). Fireworks <strong>of</strong>f the pier at 10pm.<br />
Sale <strong>of</strong> glow sticks and donations will be accepted - funds go<br />
towards the expenses incurred during the event. Community<br />
Grant application has been submitted for fee waivers and inkind<br />
support.<br />
Event<br />
Aquafest<br />
Date August 9,10 and 11, 2013<br />
Location<br />
Main Beach w/ Hydro<br />
Fees/Deposits<br />
Yes<br />
Received<br />
Attendance < 200<br />
Annual Event Yes<br />
Site Plan/Parking<br />
Yes<br />
Plan Received<br />
Set Up Starts Friday, August 9 at 10:00am<br />
Clean Up Ends Sunday, August 11 at 5:00pm<br />
Event Summary: 30x45 tent will be put up for children's activities and<br />
exhibitors - building permit required. Activities include<br />
storytelling, arts/crafts, and educational activities. Exhibitors<br />
will include information on water safety, water conservation<br />
and sports. Entertainment will take place at the Beach<br />
House. No food, alcohol or sale <strong>of</strong> goods. No entrance fee <strong>of</strong><br />
solicitation for donations. Community grant will be submitted<br />
for fee waivers and in-kind support.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re were no applications submitted for new major or non-community events.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Not So Pro Beach Volleyball Tour failed to submit an application for 2013 and on<br />
November 1, 2012, an email was received from Mr. John Morrison, President <strong>of</strong> Not So<br />
Pro Sports, stating that the tour would not be returning to the Grand Bend Beach in<br />
2013. Mr. Morrison feels that an increase in negativity towards the tour from some<br />
residents and community groups has been “detrimental to Not So Pro and the towns<br />
reputation”. He also feels that the increase in fees and regulations have made it difficult<br />
to operate the tournament as successfully as it was run in the past. A copy <strong>of</strong> the email<br />
from Mr. Morrison can be found in ‘Schedule A’.<br />
Although the loss <strong>of</strong> the tournament will be felt throughout the business community, it is<br />
important to remember that there are a number <strong>of</strong> other events that take place in Grand<br />
Bend during the peak summer season. <strong>The</strong> Canada Day Celebration draws tens <strong>of</strong><br />
thousands <strong>of</strong> locals and tourists to the Main Street every year and the Aquafest<br />
weekend is growing in popularity.<br />
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Staff is seeking Council direction as the whether or not they would like us to actively<br />
seek out a new event to replace the Not So Pro Volleyball Tournament. Policy #063 –<br />
Grand Bend Beach Use Policy states under section 9. Restrictions:<br />
9.1 Major Events: No new major events will be permitted to operate on the<br />
Grand Bend Beach during prime time. This is due to the limited amount <strong>of</strong><br />
weekends available in the summer. Major Events are encouraged to submit<br />
an application for an event taking place during non-prime time.<br />
9.4 Sports Tournaments: Sports tournaments take up a significant portion <strong>of</strong><br />
the beach and can impact regular beach traffic. Sports tournaments and<br />
large-scale sporting events will not be permitted on the Grand Bend Beach<br />
during prime time, with the exception <strong>of</strong> the pre-existing Not So Pro Beach<br />
Volleyball Tournament. Sports tournaments and large-scale sporting events<br />
will be encouraged to apply for non-prime time.<br />
Since the Not So Pro Volleyball Tour has decided not to return, it does leave a vacancy<br />
during the prime-time season. Although the policy states “no new major events” and<br />
“sporting events will not be permitted on the Grand Bend Beach during prime time”,<br />
Council will need to decide if an exception should be made to fill the vacancy, or if they<br />
would like to stay status quo with the policy and not permit any new events. If Council<br />
wants staff to seek out a new event, then leniency will have to be given in regards to the<br />
event application. Applications for major events have a deadline <strong>of</strong> October 31, which<br />
has passed for any major events taking place on the beach in 2013.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Community Services Department has also received applications for a few minor<br />
events to take place in 2013.<br />
Definition:<br />
Minor Event<br />
Any special event lasting less than eight (8) hours, including set up and<br />
takedown <strong>of</strong> equipment.<br />
Staff have reviewed and approved the following minor events:<br />
Event<br />
Jazzercise<br />
Date July 1, 2013<br />
Location<br />
Observation Deck<br />
Fees/Deposits n/a<br />
Received<br />
Attendance 50-60<br />
Annual Event yes<br />
Set Up Starts Monday, July 1, 2013 at 8:30am<br />
Clean Up Ends Monday, July 1, 2013 at 10:00am<br />
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Event Summary:<br />
One hour jazzercise workout fundraiser for the Roy Davis<br />
Foundation. Foundation <strong>of</strong>fers assistance to youth who could<br />
otherwise not afford to participate in organized hockey<br />
programs. Fees have been waived in the past and I have<br />
asked Ms. Davis to submit a Community Grant for this event.<br />
Event<br />
White/Hubbell Wedding Ceremony<br />
Date July 20, 2013<br />
Location<br />
Observation Deck w/ Hydro<br />
Fees/Deposits n/a - must be paid prior to event<br />
Received<br />
Attendance 60-70<br />
Annual Event no<br />
Set Up Starts Saturday, July 20 at 11:00am<br />
Clean Up Ends Saturday, July 20 at 4:00pm<br />
Event Summary: Brief wedding ceremony on top <strong>of</strong> the Beach House. No<br />
alcohol or food will be served. A small sound system will be<br />
used for wedding music. Parking Plan: Majority <strong>of</strong> the guests<br />
will be staying at the Oakwood Resort, so they will be<br />
shuttled to the beach. Other will be informed <strong>of</strong> the paid<br />
parking system in Grand Bend and may choose to park at<br />
Sobeys...those guest will have to walk to the beach.<br />
Another report will follow closer to the summer <strong>of</strong> 2013 to update Council on any other<br />
minor events that will be taking place.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Brent Kittmer, P.Eng.<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Community Services<br />
Report Prepared by Shannon Prout – Acting Facilitator <strong>of</strong> Recreation & Leisure<br />
Attachments:<br />
1. Schedule A – Email from John Morrison<br />
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Schedule A<br />
From: John Morrison [mailto:john@notsopro.com]<br />
Sent: November-01-12 5:39 PM<br />
To: Ashley Farr<br />
Cc: Daniela Escobar; Cameron Spark; stilkickn29@gmail.com<br />
Subject: RE: Semi-perm Court locations<br />
To whom it may concern,<br />
Hello, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the town <strong>of</strong> Grand Bend and Lampton <strong>Shores</strong> for<br />
their hospitality over the past 12 years for allowing us to host the NSP Beach Tour. Over that time we<br />
have raised 10’s <strong>of</strong> thousands <strong>of</strong> dollars for Charity and the players and our company have spent over<br />
$750 000 into the local community. (<strong>The</strong> multiplier effect for this <strong>of</strong> course is much higher). We have<br />
had many great days in Grand Bend and a lot <strong>of</strong> laughs along the way and the pictures and videos to<br />
prove it!<br />
Over the past couple <strong>of</strong> years it would seem that the flavour <strong>of</strong> the NSP Beach Tour has changed<br />
significantly! With the politics <strong>of</strong> events on the beach and some residents and groups using Not So Pro as<br />
a reason to no longer host events on the Beach in Grand Bend, the fighting, even public displays and<br />
newspaper articles have been nothing but detrimental to Not So Pro and the towns reputation. It was<br />
not because <strong>of</strong> the fun everyone was having or how this event was well run and organized or how it<br />
created many opportunities and supported charity, the community and local business’ but for political<br />
reasons and personal influence and gain that has made this event suffer and the town as well. Over the<br />
past 3 years the NSP event was lumped in with another organization who many <strong>of</strong> the residents had<br />
issues with and this tarnished our name and reputation and the ability to attract more teams and fans.<br />
This fueled with the now very strict rules and regulations that are in place make it impossible to run this<br />
event and make a pr<strong>of</strong>it. And without pr<strong>of</strong>it this means it is impossible to continue to support charities<br />
and support the event in a positive way that Grand Bend has been enjoying the fruits <strong>of</strong> this events<br />
labour for years. Fees increasing, regulations not allowing music to start at 9 am , parking fees ,not<br />
allowing sponsors on the boardwalk areas or a beverage garden or vehicles on the beach has<br />
diminished the size, scope , flavour and ability for this tournament to run as it was in years past before<br />
the boardwalk project was put in place. (Wasaga Beach and Ashbridges Beach are both blue Flag<br />
Beaches). Without sponsors and with teams dwindling this event is no longer an event that can sustain<br />
itself and changes that needed to be made were voiced by our company local business’ and residents<br />
,but to no avail.<br />
I remember when we were asked to bring our event to Grand Bend after a “scout “ was sent from Grand<br />
Bend to Wasaga Beach during the NSP Beach Tour 12 years ago to see what a great event we run and to<br />
ask us if we would “consider bringing the NSP Beach Tour to Grand Bend because all <strong>of</strong> the other events<br />
had pulled out and Beach Volleyball has a history there”! So it is with a heavy heart that I will look back<br />
on Grand Bend as a great place to host our Beach Tour! I would like to send out a big heartfelt thanks<br />
to all <strong>of</strong> your staff and to the many business’ like the Gables , Archies , Growling Gator ,the Pinedale and<br />
the Oakwood Resort to name a few as well as Judy and Larry, Jim, Sam , David sr and Sue and to many<br />
others who supported us along the road! We will send out a formal press release to advise everyone<br />
that the tournament is not stopping it’s just being rerouted to another City.<br />
I wish all <strong>of</strong> you the very best and to everyone in Grand Bend a happy Holiday season coming up!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
John Morrison<br />
President<br />
Not So Pro Sports<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
D.C.S. Report No. 111-2012 Monday, November 26, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Brent Kittmer, Director <strong>of</strong> Community Services<br />
RE: Proposed Recreation Facility Fees for 2014-2016<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
That Council approves the proposed fees as recommended<br />
in D.C.S. Report 111 – 2012, with the option <strong>of</strong> exploring the<br />
alternate fee philosophies further during strategic planning<br />
sessions; and further<br />
That by-law #129-2012 be passed to establish the recreation<br />
fees for the period <strong>of</strong> January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2016.<br />
REPORT<br />
At the November 5, 2012 Council meeting, staff presented D.S.C. Report 105-2012<br />
respecting three different philosophies for Council to consider for the recreation facility<br />
fees – a full cost recovery model, a fully subsidized model, and the current blended<br />
model <strong>of</strong> cost recovery/subsidization which was approved in 2008 and includes fees up<br />
to December 31, 2013.<br />
After reviewing the report, Council decided to continue the status quo with the current<br />
fee schedule for the time being. <strong>The</strong> current practice is for a 3% annual to be applied<br />
the fees year over year, and staff have prepared the projected fee schedule for the<br />
years 2014, 2015 and 2016 using this methodology. <strong>The</strong> projected fee schedule is<br />
attached in ‘Schedule A’ for further review, and includes the 2013 approved fees, and<br />
projected fees through to 2016.<br />
In this updated schedule, staff is recommending a few new rates for Council to consider.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se rates are highlighted in yellow in the schedule and are explained in detail below.<br />
Staff would like to recommend that the new rates become effective January 1, 2013.<br />
Pavilion Active Living Programs<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are a few active living programs in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> that use the pavilions during<br />
the summer months. In the past, they have been charged $5.00 per session as<br />
opposed to the daily pavilion rate. Staff is proposing to add a $5.00 per hour fee for<br />
such programs to the fee schedule to keep the programs affordable for the participants.<br />
2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Pavilion Active Living Programs Per Hour $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra<br />
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Utter Park – Bar Area<br />
<strong>The</strong> bar area in the building attached to the pavilion is utilized by groups that run<br />
baseball tournaments at Utter Park. In 2012, there were five tournaments that used the<br />
bar area during the baseball season. In the past, there has never been a fee to use this<br />
portion <strong>of</strong> the building, however the municipality does incur costs to operate and<br />
maintain this location. Staff is proposing that a fee be established for the use <strong>of</strong> the bar<br />
area to assist in <strong>of</strong>fsetting the rising costs <strong>of</strong> maintaining this building. <strong>The</strong> proposed<br />
fee is not as high as the fee charged at the Legacy Centre simply because the facility at<br />
Utter Park is older, smaller, and does not have an ice machine. <strong>The</strong> proposed bar fee<br />
has been incorporated into the weekend tournament with a slight discount since it will<br />
be used over a 3-day period.<br />
2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Per Tournament (3 day, includes pavilion, bar<br />
and entire park)<br />
$ 248.90 $ 256.35 $ 264.05 $ 271.90 Extra<br />
Bar Per Day $ 35.00 $ 36.05 $ 37.15 $ 38.25 Extra<br />
Ice Surface Off-Season and Stat Holidays – Minor Groups/Adult Groups<br />
<strong>The</strong> idea behind the addition <strong>of</strong> these fees is to try to recoup the extra costs <strong>of</strong> operating<br />
the Arenas in the <strong>of</strong>f season (April and August) and on statutory holidays. By<br />
eliminating the non-prime ice rates and simply charging the prime rate it should help<br />
alleviate some <strong>of</strong> these expenses.<br />
Ice Surface Off Season and Stat Holidays<br />
Minor Groups Per Hour<br />
Ice Surface Off Season and Stat Holidays<br />
Adult Groups Per Hour<br />
2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
$ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra<br />
$ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra<br />
Youth Camp Rate (Ice, Meeting Room and Gymnasium)<br />
In the past, hockey camps have been charged the prime youth rate for use <strong>of</strong> the ice<br />
surface, gymnasium and meeting room. After discussions with the camp that operates<br />
out <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Shores</strong> Recreation Centre during the last two weeks <strong>of</strong> August, staff would<br />
like to recommend reducing the rate, so the camp can pass the savings onto the<br />
participants, thus making it more affordable for more children. <strong>The</strong> proposed rate is a<br />
discounted rate <strong>of</strong> the compilation <strong>of</strong> the ice, gym and meeting room rental rates:<br />
Youth Prime Rate<br />
Gymnasium<br />
Meeting Room<br />
Total<br />
$ 107.50 per hour<br />
$ 17.90 per hour<br />
$ 11.95 per hour<br />
$ 137.35 per hour<br />
After seeking out input from the SWORFA group, it was determined from those that<br />
responded, that this type <strong>of</strong> discount is not <strong>of</strong>fered. If we were to <strong>of</strong>fer a 30% discount,<br />
it would bring the rate down to $96.15 per hour in 2014. <strong>The</strong> rationale for <strong>of</strong>fering a<br />
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discount is that there is a benefit to the municipality by making these facilities attractive<br />
to rent during a time when they are typically not booked.<br />
Youth Camp Rate (Ice, Mtg Rm, Gym) Per Hour<br />
30% disc <strong>of</strong>fered if prime time rate used<br />
2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
N/A $ 96.15 $ 99.03 $ 102.00 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Youth Rate Per Day<br />
A per hour rate for youth groups to use the concrete pad was passed earlier this year in<br />
BL#36-2012. Staff would like to recommend Council consider a per day rate as well in<br />
case any day-long events should take place.<br />
2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Concrete Pad Youth Rate Per Day $ 313.80 $ 322.20 $ 331.85 $ 341.80 Extra<br />
Port Franks Community Centre<br />
Since the fee schedule was introduced in 2008, there has been an hourly and daily rate<br />
for the rental <strong>of</strong> the Optimist Hall and the West Wing, but no rate was established for the<br />
use <strong>of</strong> both halls together for larger events. Staff would like Council to consider the<br />
introduction <strong>of</strong> an hourly and daily rate for an Optimist Hall/West Wing combined rental.<br />
Staff would also like to introduce a weekend rate similar to the fee charged at the<br />
Legacy Centre’s Thomas Hall for the combined halls here to accommodate larger<br />
events such as wedding receptions. <strong>The</strong> weekend rate would start at 5:00pm on Friday<br />
and end at 12:00pm on Sundays, thus allowing ample time for set up and clean up.<br />
Optimist/West Wing Combined Per Hour<br />
(including Kitchen and Bar)<br />
Optimist/West Wing Combined Per Day<br />
(including Kitchen and Bar)<br />
Opt/WW Weekend Rate (Wedding) (rental<br />
from 5:00pm Friday to 12:00pm Sunday) -<br />
(including Kitchen and Bar)<br />
Security Deposit Weekend Rental (to be<br />
applied to rental fee)<br />
2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
$ 34.80 $ 35.80 $ 36.90 $ 38.00 Extra<br />
$ 348.00 $ 358.00 $ 369.00 $ 380.00 Extra<br />
$ 437.70 $ 450.85 $ 464.40 $ 478.35 Extra<br />
$100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A<br />
Security Deposits have traditionally been taken with Port Franks Community Centre<br />
rentals and then applied to the final rental fee. <strong>The</strong> security deposit for half the hall has<br />
been $50.00 in the past and staff would recommend leaving that status quo. Staff<br />
would like to increase the security deposit to $100.00 if the rental is for the Optimist<br />
Hall/West Wing combination.<br />
Damage Deposits for Thomas Hall<br />
When the newly renovated Thomas Hall opened its doors to the public in 2011, any<br />
event taking place within the hall was required to pay a refundable damage deposit.<br />
BL#11-2011 stated that the 2011 deposit would be $200.00 for the year 2011 with a 3%<br />
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annual increase in 2012 and 2013.<br />
damage deposits to the following:<br />
Staff would like to recommend changing the<br />
2014 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Damage Deposit (Hall,Kitchen,Bar) $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 N/A<br />
Damage Deposit (Hall,Kitchen only) $ 225.00 $ 225.00 $ 225.00 $ 225.00 N/A<br />
Damage Deposit (Full Hall only) $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A<br />
Damage Deposit (Half Hall only) $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 N/A<br />
Keeping the deposits the same over the years is consistent with the way the damage<br />
deposits have been set up for outdoor and beach events. By <strong>of</strong>fering tiered deposits for<br />
the facility, it will make it more accessible for smaller events such as birthday parties<br />
that typically only use half the hall. We hope that this will help to increase hall rentals,<br />
which was a goal <strong>of</strong> the Legacy Centre Business Plan.. Larger events that use the<br />
entire facility will be subject to the highest damage deposit.<br />
As with all events that take place at Thomas Hall, municipal staff will inspect the facility<br />
prior to and following the event for any damage. If damage to the facility occurs during<br />
the rental period, the licensee will be held accountable. Damage amount will be<br />
deducted from the damage deposit collected prior to the event. <strong>The</strong> balance will be<br />
refunded or billed out to the licensee depending on the cost <strong>of</strong> the repair.<br />
Conclusion<br />
<strong>The</strong> proposed fee schedule will allow ample time for staff the complete any further<br />
research that may be required should Council decide to explore the full cost recovery or<br />
the fully subsidized models mentioned in D.S.C. Report 105-2012 further in their<br />
strategic planning for the municipality. Staff feels that the proposed fees are in line with<br />
the current fee schedule and will update the listing with what the facilities have to <strong>of</strong>fer.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Brent Kittmer, P.Eng.<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Community Services<br />
Report Prepared by Shannon Prout – Acting Facilitator <strong>of</strong> Recreation & Leisure<br />
Attachments:<br />
1) Proposed Recreation Facility Fees for 2014-2016<br />
2) By-law 129-2012<br />
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Proposed <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Recreation Facilities Fee Schedule<br />
Increase <strong>of</strong> 3% each year, effective Jan 1 each year, Ice Rental Rate Increases to take effect Aug 1 each year<br />
Arkona 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Arkona Community Centre<br />
Adult Meeting Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra<br />
Recreation Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra<br />
Utter Ball Park 2013 2014 2015 2016<br />
* No Charge for minor groups<br />
Per hour without lights $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
Per Hour with lights $ 14.50 $ 14.95 $ 15.40 $ 15.85 Extra<br />
NEW<br />
Per Tournament (3 day, includes pavilion<br />
and entire park)<br />
Per Tournament (3 day, includes pavilion,<br />
bar and entire park)<br />
$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra<br />
$ 248.90 $ 256.35 $ 264.05 $ 271.90 Extra<br />
Pavilion 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
NEW Pavilion Active Living Programs Per Hour $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra<br />
NEW Bar Per Day $ 35.00 $ 36.05 $ 37.15 $ 38.25 Extra<br />
Arkona Seniors Hall<br />
Contact Seniors to use<br />
Forest<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Recreation Centre 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Ice Surface Non-Prime Per Hour $ 46.35 $ 47.75 $ 49.20 $ 50.65 Extra<br />
Ice Surface Prime Minor Groups Per Hour $ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra<br />
Ice Surface Prime Adult Groups Per Hour $ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra<br />
NEW<br />
Ice Surface Off Season and Stat Holidays<br />
Minor Groups Per Hour<br />
$ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra<br />
NEW<br />
NEW<br />
Ice Surface Off Season and Stat Holidays<br />
Adult Groups Per Hour<br />
Youth Camp Rate (Ice, Mtg Rm, Gym) Per<br />
Hour 30% disc <strong>of</strong>fered if prime time rate<br />
used<br />
$ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra<br />
n/a $ 96.15 $ 99.03 $ 102.00 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Per Hour $ 37.10 $ 38.25 $ 39.40 $ 40.60 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Youth Rate Per Hour $ 33.40 $ 34.40 $ 35.45 $ 36.50 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Per Day $ 347.80 $ 358.25 $ 369.00 $ 380.05 Extra<br />
NEW Concrete Pad Youth Rate Per Day $ 313.80 $ 322.20 $ 331.85 $ 341.80 Extra<br />
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Concrete Pad Per 3 Weekend (3 Days) $ 579.65 $ 597.05 $ 614.95 $ 633.40 Extra<br />
Gymnasium Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra<br />
1/2 <strong>of</strong> the Gymnasium Per Hour $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.50 Extra<br />
Lower Meeting Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra<br />
Upper Meeting Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra<br />
McRae Ball Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
* No Charge for Minor Groups<br />
Per Hour without lights $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
Per Hour with lights $ 14.50 $ 14.95 $ 15.40 $ 15.85 Extra<br />
Per Tournament (3 day, includes use <strong>of</strong><br />
pavilion and park)<br />
$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra<br />
Coultis Ball Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
* No Charge for Minor Groups<br />
Per hour without lights $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
Per Hour with lights $ 14.50 $ 14.95 $ 15.40 $ 15.85 Extra<br />
Per Tournament (3 day, includes use <strong>of</strong><br />
pavilion and park)<br />
$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra<br />
Shipley Grove Soccer Field 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
* No Charge for Minor Groups<br />
Per Hour $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
Pavilion 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
NEW Pavilion Active Living Programs Per Hour $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra<br />
Esli Dodge Conservation Area 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Gazebo Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
NEW<br />
Island Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
Gazebo/Island Active Living Programs Per<br />
Hour<br />
$ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra<br />
Grand Bend<br />
Grand Bend Beach<br />
*Fees established in 2012-05-07 Policy 63 - Grand Bend Beach Use Policy<br />
Community Event - Main Beach and<br />
Observation Deck Daily Rental Fee - w/o<br />
hydro<br />
Community Event - Main Beach and<br />
Observation Deck Daily Rental Fee - w/<br />
hydro<br />
2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
$ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 Extra<br />
$ 266.65 $ 274.65 $ 282.90 $ 291.40 Extra<br />
Community Event Security Deposit $ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 N/A<br />
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Community Event Application Fee $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 N/A<br />
Non-Community Event - Main Beach and<br />
Observation Deck Daily Rental Fee - w/o<br />
hydro<br />
Non-Community Event - Main Beach and<br />
Observation Deck Daily Rental Fee - w/<br />
hydro<br />
$ 1060.90 $ 1,092.75 $ 1,125.50 $1,159.30 Extra<br />
$ 1,326.15 $ 1,365.95 $ 1,406.95 $1,449.15 Extra<br />
Non-Community Event Security Deposit $ 1,060.90 $ 1,092.75 $ 1,125.50 $1,159.30 N/A<br />
Non-Community Event Application Fee $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A<br />
Damage Deposit 300 people $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 N/A<br />
North Beach Per Day $ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 Extra<br />
South Beach Per Day $ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 Extra<br />
Beach Gazebo Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
Observation Deck Per Hour $ 37.60 $ 38.75 $ 39.90 $ 41.10 Extra<br />
Grand Bend Public School/Community<br />
Centre<br />
2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Gymnasium Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra<br />
Community Room Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra<br />
Lions Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
* No Charge for minor groups<br />
Per Hour without lights $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
Per Hour with lights $ 14.50 $ 14.95 $ 15.40 $ 15.85 Extra<br />
Per Tournament (3 day, includes pavilion<br />
and entire park)<br />
$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra<br />
Pavilion Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
NEW Pavilion Active Living Programs Per Hour $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra<br />
Klondyke Sports Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
* No Charge for minor groups<br />
Soccer Fields Per Hour $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
Pavilion Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
NEW Pavilion Active Living Programs Per Hour $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra<br />
Port Franks<br />
Port Franks Community Centre 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Optimist Hall Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra<br />
West Wing Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra<br />
Optimist Hall or West Wing Per Day<br />
(including Kitchen and Bar)<br />
$ 173.90 $ 179.15 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra<br />
Security Deposit (to be applied to rental fee) $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 N/A<br />
NEW<br />
Optimist/West Wing Combined Per Hour<br />
(including Kitchen and Bar)<br />
80<br />
$ 34.80 $ 35.80 $ 36.90 $ 38.00 Extra
NEW<br />
NEW<br />
NEW<br />
Optimist/West Wing Combined Per Day<br />
(including Kitchen and Bar)<br />
Opt/WW Weekend Rate (Wedding) (rental<br />
from 5:00pm Friday to 12:00pm Sunday) -<br />
(including Kitchen and Bar)<br />
Security Deposit Weekend Rental (to be<br />
applied to rental fee)<br />
$ 348.00 $ 358.00 $ 369.00 $ 380.00 Extra<br />
$ 437.70 $ 450.85 $ 464.40 $ 478.35 Extra<br />
$ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A<br />
Youth Centre (No Bookings) $ - $ - $ - $ -<br />
Optimist Meeting Room Per Year $ 1,738.90 $ 1,791.05 $ 1,844.75 $1,900.10 Extra<br />
Baseball per hour no lights<br />
(no charge for minor groups)<br />
Baseball per tournament<br />
(3 days, includes use <strong>of</strong> entire park)<br />
Soccer per hour<br />
(no charge for minor groups)<br />
$ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra<br />
$ 8.87 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
Port Franks Harbour 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Pavilion Per Day $ 46.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
NEW Pavilion Active Living Programs Per Hour $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra<br />
<strong>The</strong>dford<br />
<strong>The</strong> Legacy Centre 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Ice Surface Non-Prime $ 46.35 $ 47.75 $ 49.20 $ 50.65 Extra<br />
Ice Surface Prime Minor Groups $ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra<br />
Ice Surface Prime Adult Groups $ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra<br />
NEW<br />
Ice Surface Off Season and Stat Holidays<br />
Minor Groups<br />
$ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra<br />
NEW<br />
NEW<br />
Ice Surface Off Season and Stat Holidays<br />
Adult Groups<br />
Youth Camp Rate (Ice, Mtg Rm, Gym) Per<br />
Hour 30% disc <strong>of</strong>fered if prime time rate<br />
used<br />
$ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra<br />
n/a $ 96.15 $ 99.03 $ 102.00 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Per Hour $ 37.10 $ 38.25 $ 39.40 $ 40.60 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Youth Rate Per Hour $ 33.40 $ 34.40 $ 35.45 $ 36.50 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Per Day $ 347.80 $ 358.25 $ 369.00 $ 380.05 Extra<br />
NEW Concrete Pad Youth Rate Per Day $ 313.80 $ 322.20 $ 331.85 $ 341.80 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Per 3 Weekend (3 Days) $ 579.65 $ 597.05 $ 614.95 $ 633.40 Extra<br />
Thomas Hall Per Hour $ 37.15 $ 38.25 $ 39.40 $ 40.60 Extra<br />
Thomas Hall Per Hour 1/2 Hall $ 18.60 $ 19.15 $ 19.70 $ 20.30 Extra<br />
Thomas Hall Per Day $ 344.80 $ 355.15 $ 365.80 $ 376.75 Extra<br />
Thomas Hall Per Day 1/2 Hall $ 172.40 $ 177.60 $ 192.95 $ 198.75 Extra<br />
Kitchen Fee $ 90.20 $ 92.90 $ 95.70 $ 98.60 Extra<br />
Bar Fee $ 53.05 $ 54.65 $ 56.30 $ 58.00 Extra<br />
Thomas Hall Weekend Rate (Wedding)<br />
(rental from 12:00pm Friday to 12:00pm<br />
Sunday)<br />
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$ 742.65 $ 764.95 $ 787.90 $ 811.55 Extra
NEW Damage Deposit (Hall,Kitchen,Bar) $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 N/A<br />
NEW Damage Deposit (Hall,Kitchen only) $ 225.00 $ 225.00 $ 225.00 $ 225.00 N/A<br />
NEW Damage Deposit (Full Hall only) $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A<br />
NEW Damage Deposit (Half Hall only) $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 N/A<br />
Nursery School Room<br />
(per Month, no public use)<br />
Baseball per hour no lights<br />
(no charge for minor groups)<br />
Baseball tournament<br />
(3 day, includes use <strong>of</strong> entire park)<br />
$ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra<br />
$ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra<br />
<strong>The</strong>dford Village Complex 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Main Hall per hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra<br />
Clean Up Option - All other Community<br />
Centres<br />
$ 57.96 $ 59.70 $ 61.50 $ 63.35 Extra<br />
Use <strong>of</strong> a Community Centre or Concrete Pad<br />
for Commercial Sales- Auctions<br />
$1000 per<br />
day; $500<br />
for each<br />
additional<br />
part day<br />
$1000 per<br />
day; $500<br />
for each<br />
additional<br />
part day<br />
$1000 per<br />
day; $500<br />
for each<br />
additional<br />
part day<br />
$1000 per<br />
day; $500<br />
for each<br />
additional<br />
part day<br />
Extra<br />
All Outdoor Events<br />
*Fees/Damage Deposits established 2012-09-17 Policy 67 - Outdoor Events Policy<br />
Community and Private Events 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Application Fee $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 N/A<br />
Damage Deposit 300 people $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 N/A<br />
Non-Community Events<br />
Application Fee $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A<br />
Damage Deposit 300 people $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 N/A<br />
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
BY-LAW 129 OF 2012<br />
Being a By-law to amend fees for Municipal Recreation Facilities and Locations<br />
________________________________________________________________<br />
WHEREAS:<br />
AND WHEREAS:<br />
THEREFORE:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> provides for the rental <strong>of</strong><br />
various municipally owned facilities, properties, and other<br />
locations;<br />
<strong>The</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> has<br />
deemed it appropriate to set a fair and equitable price for the<br />
rental <strong>of</strong> these locations for the purposes <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fsetting<br />
municipal costs;<br />
<strong>The</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> enacts:<br />
1. That the fees for recreation facilities, listed in the attached<br />
Schedule “A” to this by-law, are hereby approved.<br />
2. This by-law comes into force on the final passing there<strong>of</strong> and<br />
all previous fees for recreation facilities are replaced.<br />
Read a FIRST and SECOND time this 3 rd day <strong>of</strong> December, 2012.<br />
READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 3 rd DAY OF DECEMBDER, 2012<br />
_____________________________<br />
MAYOR – Bill Weber<br />
_____________________________<br />
CLERK – Carol McKenzie<br />
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Schedule “A” to By-Law 129/2012<br />
Proposed <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Recreation Facilities Fee Schedule<br />
Increase <strong>of</strong> 3% each year, effective Jan 1 each year, Ice Rental Rate Increases to take effect Aug 1 each year<br />
Arkona 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Arkona Community Centre<br />
Adult Meeting Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra<br />
Recreation Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra<br />
Utter Ball Park 2013 2014 2015 2016<br />
* No Charge for minor groups<br />
Per hour without lights $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
Per Hour with lights $ 14.50 $ 14.95 $ 15.40 $ 15.85 Extra<br />
Per Tournament (3 day, includes pavilion<br />
and entire park)<br />
Per Tournament (3 day, includes pavilion,<br />
bar and entire park)<br />
$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra<br />
$ 248.90 $ 256.35 $ 264.05 $ 271.90 Extra<br />
Pavilion 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
Pavilion Active Living Programs Per Hour $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra<br />
Bar Per Day $ 35.00 $ 36.05 $ 37.15 $ 38.25 Extra<br />
Arkona Seniors Hall<br />
Contact Seniors to use<br />
Forest<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Recreation Centre 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Ice Surface Non-Prime Per Hour $ 46.35 $ 47.75 $ 49.20 $ 50.65 Extra<br />
Ice Surface Prime Minor Groups Per Hour $ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra<br />
Ice Surface Prime Adult Groups Per Hour $ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra<br />
Ice Surface Off Season and Stat Holidays<br />
Minor Groups Per Hour<br />
$ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra<br />
Ice Surface Off Season and Stat Holidays<br />
Adult Groups Per Hour<br />
Youth Camp Rate (Ice, Mtg Rm, Gym) Per<br />
Hour 30% disc <strong>of</strong>fered if prime time rate<br />
used<br />
$ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra<br />
n/a $ 96.15 $ 99.03 $ 102.00 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Per Hour $ 37.10 $ 38.25 $ 39.40 $ 40.60 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Youth Rate Per Hour $ 33.40 $ 34.40 $ 35.45 $ 36.50 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Per Day $ 347.80 $ 358.25 $ 369.00 $ 380.05 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Youth Rate Per Day $ 313.80 $ 322.20 $ 331.85 $ 341.80 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Per 3 Weekend (3 Days) $ 579.65 $ 597.05 $ 614.95 $ 633.40 Extra<br />
Gymnasium Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra<br />
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1/2 <strong>of</strong> the Gymnasium Per Hour $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.50 Extra<br />
Lower Meeting Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra<br />
Upper Meeting Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra<br />
McRae Ball Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
* No Charge for Minor Groups<br />
Per Hour without lights $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
Per Hour with lights $ 14.50 $ 14.95 $ 15.40 $ 15.85 Extra<br />
Per Tournament (3 day, includes use <strong>of</strong><br />
pavilion and park)<br />
$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra<br />
Coultis Ball Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
* No Charge for Minor Groups<br />
Per hour without lights $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
Per Hour with lights $ 14.50 $ 14.95 $ 15.40 $ 15.85 Extra<br />
Per Tournament (3 day, includes use <strong>of</strong><br />
pavilion and park)<br />
$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra<br />
Shipley Grove Soccer Field 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
* No Charge for Minor Groups<br />
Per Hour $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
Pavilion 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
Pavilion Active Living Programs Per Hour $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra<br />
Esli Dodge Conservation Area 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Gazebo Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
Island Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
Gazebo/Island Active Living Programs Per<br />
Hour<br />
$ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra<br />
Grand Bend<br />
Grand Bend Beach<br />
*Fees established in 2012-05-07 Policy 63 - Grand Bend Beach Use Policy<br />
Community Event - Main Beach and<br />
Observation Deck Daily Rental Fee - w/o<br />
hydro<br />
Community Event - Main Beach and<br />
Observation Deck Daily Rental Fee - w/<br />
hydro<br />
2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
$ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 Extra<br />
$ 266.65 $ 274.65 $ 282.90 $ 291.40 Extra<br />
Community Event Security Deposit $ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 N/A<br />
Community Event Application Fee $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 N/A<br />
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Non-Community Event - Main Beach and<br />
Observation Deck Daily Rental Fee - w/o<br />
hydro<br />
Non-Community Event - Main Beach and<br />
Observation Deck Daily Rental Fee - w/<br />
hydro<br />
$ 1060.90 $ 1,092.75 $ 1,125.50 $1,159.30 Extra<br />
$ 1,326.15 $ 1,365.95 $ 1,406.95 $1,449.15 Extra<br />
Non-Community Event Security Deposit $ 1,060.90 $ 1,092.75 $ 1,125.50 $1,159.30 N/A<br />
Non-Community Event Application Fee $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A<br />
Damage Deposit 300 people $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 N/A<br />
North Beach Per Day $ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 Extra<br />
South Beach Per Day $ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 Extra<br />
Beach Gazebo Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
Observation Deck Per Hour $ 37.60 $ 38.75 $ 39.90 $ 41.10 Extra<br />
Grand Bend Public School/Community<br />
Centre<br />
2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Gymnasium Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra<br />
Community Room Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra<br />
Lions Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
* No Charge for minor groups<br />
Per Hour without lights $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
Per Hour with lights $ 14.50 $ 14.95 $ 15.40 $ 15.85 Extra<br />
Per Tournament (3 day, includes pavilion<br />
and entire park)<br />
$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra<br />
Pavilion Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
Pavilion Active Living Programs Per Hour $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra<br />
Klondyke Sports Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
* No Charge for minor groups<br />
Soccer Fields Per Hour $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
Pavilion Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
Pavilion Active Living Programs Per Hour $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra<br />
Port Franks<br />
Port Franks Community Centre 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Optimist Hall Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra<br />
West Wing Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra<br />
Optimist Hall or West Wing Per Day<br />
(including Kitchen and Bar)<br />
$ 173.90 $ 179.15 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra<br />
Security Deposit (to be applied to rental fee) $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 N/A<br />
Optimist/West Wing Combined Per Hour<br />
(including Kitchen and Bar)<br />
$ 34.80 $ 35.80 $ 36.90 $ 38.00 Extra<br />
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Optimist/West Wing Combined Per Day<br />
(including Kitchen and Bar)<br />
Opt/WW Weekend Rate (Wedding) (rental<br />
from 5:00pm Friday to 12:00pm Sunday) -<br />
(including Kitchen and Bar)<br />
Security Deposit Weekend Rental (to be<br />
applied to rental fee)<br />
$ 348.00 $ 358.00 $ 369.00 $ 380.00 Extra<br />
$ 437.70 $ 450.85 $ 464.40 $ 478.35 Extra<br />
$ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A<br />
Youth Centre (No Bookings) $ - $ - $ - $ -<br />
Optimist Meeting Room Per Year $ 1,738.90 $ 1,791.05 $ 1,844.75 $1,900.10 Extra<br />
Baseball per hour no lights<br />
(no charge for minor groups)<br />
Baseball per tournament<br />
(3 days, includes use <strong>of</strong> entire park)<br />
Soccer per hour<br />
(no charge for minor groups)<br />
$ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra<br />
$ 8.87 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
Port Franks Harbour 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Pavilion Per Day $ 46.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra<br />
Pavilion Active Living Programs Per Hour $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra<br />
<strong>The</strong>dford<br />
<strong>The</strong> Legacy Centre 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Ice Surface Non-Prime $ 46.35 $ 47.75 $ 49.20 $ 50.65 Extra<br />
Ice Surface Prime Minor Groups $ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra<br />
Ice Surface Prime Adult Groups $ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra<br />
Ice Surface Off Season and Stat Holidays<br />
Minor Groups<br />
$ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra<br />
Ice Surface Off Season and Stat Holidays<br />
Adult Groups<br />
Youth Camp Rate (Ice, Mtg Rm, Gym) Per<br />
Hour 30% disc <strong>of</strong>fered if prime time rate<br />
used<br />
$ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra<br />
n/a $ 96.15 $ 99.03 $ 102.00 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Per Hour $ 37.10 $ 38.25 $ 39.40 $ 40.60 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Youth Rate Per Hour $ 33.40 $ 34.40 $ 35.45 $ 36.50 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Per Day $ 347.80 $ 358.25 $ 369.00 $ 380.05 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Youth Rate Per Day $ 313.80 $ 322.20 $ 331.85 $ 341.80 Extra<br />
Concrete Pad Per 3 Weekend (3 Days) $ 579.65 $ 597.05 $ 614.95 $ 633.40 Extra<br />
Thomas Hall Per Hour $ 37.15 $ 38.25 $ 39.40 $ 40.60 Extra<br />
Thomas Hall Per Hour 1/2 Hall $ 18.60 $ 19.15 $ 19.70 $ 20.30 Extra<br />
Thomas Hall Per Day $ 344.80 $ 355.15 $ 365.80 $ 376.75 Extra<br />
Thomas Hall Per Day 1/2 Hall $ 172.40 $ 177.60 $ 192.95 $ 198.75 Extra<br />
Kitchen Fee $ 90.20 $ 92.90 $ 95.70 $ 98.60 Extra<br />
Bar Fee $ 53.05 $ 54.65 $ 56.30 $ 58.00 Extra<br />
Thomas Hall Weekend Rate (Wedding)<br />
(rental from 12:00pm Friday to 12:00pm<br />
Sunday)<br />
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$ 742.65 $ 764.95 $ 787.90 $ 811.55 Extra
Damage Deposit (Hall,Kitchen,Bar) $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 N/A<br />
Damage Deposit (Hall,Kitchen only) $ 225.00 $ 225.00 $ 225.00 $ 225.00 N/A<br />
Damage Deposit (Full Hall only) $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A<br />
Damage Deposit (Half Hall only) $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 N/A<br />
Nursery School Room<br />
(per Month, no public use)<br />
Baseball per hour no lights<br />
(no charge for minor groups)<br />
Baseball tournament<br />
(3 day, includes use <strong>of</strong> entire park)<br />
$ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra<br />
$ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra<br />
$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra<br />
<strong>The</strong>dford Village Complex 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Main Hall per hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra<br />
Clean Up Option - All other Community<br />
Centres<br />
$ 57.96 $ 59.70 $ 61.50 $ 63.35 Extra<br />
Use <strong>of</strong> a Community Centre or Concrete Pad<br />
for Commercial Sales- Auctions<br />
$1000 per<br />
day; $500<br />
for each<br />
additional<br />
part day<br />
$1000 per<br />
day; $500<br />
for each<br />
additional<br />
part day<br />
$1000 per<br />
day; $500<br />
for each<br />
additional<br />
part day<br />
$1000 per<br />
day; $500<br />
for each<br />
additional<br />
part day<br />
Extra<br />
All Outdoor Events<br />
*Fees/Damage Deposits established 2012-09-17 Policy 67 - Outdoor Events Policy<br />
Community and Private Events 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST<br />
Application Fee $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 N/A<br />
Damage Deposit 300 people $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 N/A<br />
Non-Community Events<br />
Application Fee $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A<br />
Damage Deposit 300 people $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 N/A<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
D.C.S. Report No. 112-2012 Monday, November 26, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Brent Kittmer, Director <strong>of</strong> Community Services<br />
<strong>The</strong>dford Shuffleboard Club Agreement<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
That the recommendation in DCS Report Number 112-2012<br />
be approved and that the <strong>Municipality</strong> enter into a one year<br />
agreement with the <strong>The</strong>dford Shuffleboard Club for<br />
operations at the Legacy Recreation Centre commencing<br />
January 1, 2012.<br />
REPORT<br />
In 2011, the <strong>The</strong>dford Shuffleboard Club submitted a request through the Community<br />
Grant Program to have rental fees <strong>of</strong> the Legacy Recreation Centre waived for their<br />
2012 program. Council approved this request on the basis that the Club had suffered<br />
financially due to the loss <strong>of</strong> the previous season, which was attributed to the Legacy<br />
Recreation Centre construction.<br />
This organization provides a program for mostly seniors and retired individuals in the<br />
community to play shuffleboard on a weekly basis at the Legacy Recreation Centre.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are a group <strong>of</strong> approximately 24 – 35 members, and pay a nominal fee <strong>of</strong> $30.00<br />
per year to play.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Shuffleboard Club has recently approached the Community Services Department<br />
seeking an agreement to continue operations at the Legacy Recreation Centre. In the<br />
past, a verbal agreement existed between the Club and the <strong>Municipality</strong>, which allowed<br />
the Club to operate at a rate <strong>of</strong> $125.00 + taxes per month. This totaled $1,500.00 +<br />
taxes per year.<br />
If the Club were to be charged the regular rental rate, their annual fees would be over<br />
$7,500.00 per year. Since the Club charges annual dues <strong>of</strong> only $30.00 per player,<br />
charging the regular rate would require the group to significantly increase membership<br />
rates, and would likely cause a decline in membership. It is unlikely that the group<br />
would continue operations should they be charged the regular rate.<br />
As a point <strong>of</strong> comparison, other senior organizations have operated on verbal<br />
agreements with the <strong>Municipality</strong> and pay anywhere from $100.00 per month to $230.00<br />
per month for use <strong>of</strong> municipal facilities. <strong>The</strong> Community Services Department<br />
recognizes that these agreements are inconsistent as they were grandfathered in after<br />
amalgamation and have not been fully reviewed 89 to date, however it is intended that they<br />
will receive a full review in 2013.
It is recommended that the <strong>The</strong>dford Shuffleboard Club be granted a one year<br />
agreement with the <strong>Municipality</strong> for the use <strong>of</strong> the Legacy Recreation Centre. A monthly<br />
fee <strong>of</strong> $125.00 + HST is recommended as this is the status quo with past practices. A<br />
draft agreement has been included in ‘Attachment 1 for Council’s review. <strong>The</strong><br />
agreement would be effective from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013, and renewal<br />
would be pending staff and Council review <strong>of</strong> agreements with community groups.<br />
Providing the <strong>The</strong>dford Shuffleboard with an agreement for the 2013 season will allow<br />
the group to continue operations without impacting membership fees. <strong>The</strong> Club<br />
provides a valuable program and allows for socialization and recreation opportunities for<br />
seniors and retired individuals throughout the community.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Brent Kittmer, P.Eng.<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Community Services<br />
Report prepared by Ashley Farr, Facilitator <strong>of</strong> Recreation and Leisure<br />
Attachments:<br />
1. Draft License Agreement with <strong>The</strong>dford Shuffleboard<br />
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Attachment 1<br />
THIS LICENCE AGREEMENT is made the day <strong>of</strong> , 20__<br />
BETWEEN<br />
AND<br />
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
(Hereinafter called the “<strong>Municipality</strong>”)<br />
OF THE FIRST PART<br />
THEDFORD SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB<br />
(Hereinafter called the “Licensee”)<br />
OF THE SECOND PART<br />
In consideration <strong>of</strong> the sum <strong>of</strong> five ($5.00) Dollars and other good and valuable<br />
consideration paid by the Licensee to the <strong>Municipality</strong>, the receipt and sufficiency <strong>of</strong><br />
which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> grants to the Licensee the use <strong>of</strong> the (area/room) Thomas Hall<br />
located at the (facility) Legacy Recreation Centre for the purpose <strong>of</strong> (i.e. meetings)<br />
Shuffleboard as specified on the times and days listed below:<br />
DAY START TIME END TIME WEEKLY/MONTHLY<br />
(if monthly, indicate<br />
which week i.e. 3 rd<br />
Monday)<br />
MONDAY 1:00pm 4:00pm Weekly<br />
TUESDAY<br />
WEDNESDAY<br />
THURSDAY<br />
FRIDAY<br />
SATURDAY<br />
SUNDAY<br />
2. This Agreement is for a one (1) year period, commencing January 1, 2013, with<br />
an option to renew at the expiration <strong>of</strong> this License, subject to approval <strong>of</strong> both parties.<br />
3. Both parties agree that the Licensee is granted access to the facility at a rate <strong>of</strong><br />
$125.00 + HST per month, during the times and days and for the purpose(s) mentioned<br />
in Section 1, provided that the Licensee is eligible for the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Community<br />
Grant as outlined by the criteria set forth through the “Community Grant Program”.<br />
4. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> reserves the right to book any space habitually not being used<br />
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5. <strong>The</strong> Licensee acknowledges that the facility is owned by the <strong>Municipality</strong><br />
and as the owner; the <strong>Municipality</strong> has the right to use the facility when required. <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Municipality</strong> reserves the right to use any portion <strong>of</strong> the licensed area for municipal<br />
purposes provided a minimum <strong>of</strong> seven (7) days notice is given to the Licensee.<br />
<strong>The</strong> seven day notice requirement will be waived in the case <strong>of</strong> an emergency, at which<br />
time; no notice will be required to be provided to the Licensee.<br />
6. It is the intention <strong>of</strong> both parties that the agreement between the two parties for<br />
the occupancy by the Licensee does not create a possessory interest or any other<br />
in real property that is subject to assessment under the Assessment Act.<br />
7. No signage shall be erected in the building, on the building, or elsewhere on the<br />
property without the prior written approval <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong><br />
8. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> will be responsible for all external maintenance necessary to<br />
protect the integrity <strong>of</strong> the building and interior maintenance <strong>of</strong> the building. <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Municipality</strong> will be responsible for the maintenance on the equipment that it owns. <strong>The</strong><br />
Licensee will be responsible for all equipment and facilities for which it claims exclusive<br />
use.<br />
9. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> shall maintain at its cost liability insurance on Municipal<br />
facilities. <strong>The</strong> licensee shall maintain insurance on all equipment and furniture for<br />
which it claims exclusive use and liability insurance as may be appropriate, naming the<br />
<strong>Municipality</strong> as an additional insured.<br />
10. <strong>The</strong> organization acknowledges that the <strong>Municipality</strong> is not responsible for lost,<br />
stolen or damaged equipment belonging to the organization.<br />
11. Licensees wishing to store electronic equipment <strong>of</strong> any kind are required to pay a<br />
monthly fee <strong>of</strong> $5.00 when the equipment is plugged in, to help cover the costs <strong>of</strong><br />
utilities.<br />
12. This Agreement replaces and supersedes all other agreements between the<br />
<strong>Municipality</strong> (former Towns, Townships and Villages) and the Licensee.<br />
13. If either the Licensee or the <strong>Municipality</strong> wishes to terminate this License prior to<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> the term created by this agreement, notice to that affect will be given<br />
in writing NOT LESS THAN SIXTY (60) DAYS notice. <strong>The</strong> Licensee agrees and<br />
acknowledges that a notice to terminate the License as described above shall be<br />
delivered or mailed to the <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong> at:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong><br />
PO Box 610<br />
Forest, ON N0N 1J0 Attention: Carol McKenzie, Clerk<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> agrees that a notice to terminate the License as described<br />
above shall be delivered or mailed to:<br />
__________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________<br />
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EXCEPTION: In the case that the “licensed premises” are required by the<br />
<strong>Municipality</strong> for municipal purposes, the <strong>Municipality</strong> can give notice <strong>of</strong><br />
termination <strong>of</strong> the agreement to the Licensee, providing LESS THAN SIXTY (60)<br />
DAYS.<br />
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have set their hands and seals this<br />
____ day <strong>of</strong> __________ 200_<br />
_____________________________<br />
Licensee<br />
_____________________________<br />
Licensee<br />
MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
_____________________________<br />
Mayor Bill Weber<br />
____________________________<br />
Clerk, Carol McKenzie<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
D.C.S. Report No. 113-2012 Tuesday, November 27, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Brent Kittmer, Director <strong>of</strong> Community Services<br />
Grand Bend Area Sewage Treatment Facility – Summary <strong>of</strong> ESR<br />
Addendum Public Consultation process<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
That the report be received for Council’s information.<br />
REPORT<br />
This report presents a summary <strong>of</strong> the comments received during the 30-day public<br />
consultation period for the Environmental Study Report addendum conducted for the<br />
Grand Bend Area sewage treatment facility upgrade project.<br />
<strong>The</strong> public consultation period ended on November 26, 2012 with two letters sent to the<br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> the Environment in support <strong>of</strong> the proposed design and implementation<br />
changes recommended for the project, and with 13 Part II order requests for an<br />
individual environmental assessment to be conducted.<br />
In general, the Part II order requestors have made the following comments regarding<br />
the proposed change in the project:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Lack <strong>of</strong> communication with property owners in Zone 3/Zone 4 respecting their<br />
preferred alternative and their desire to be serviced by sanitary sewers.<br />
Lack <strong>of</strong> available cost projections for the cost to construct the future phases <strong>of</strong><br />
the sewage treatment facility, for the cost to property owners, and lack <strong>of</strong> a cost<br />
benefit analysis to compare the alternatives.<br />
Lack <strong>of</strong> sufficient treatment capacity for long term future growth, and lack <strong>of</strong><br />
sufficient treatment capacity to service properties that currently have septic<br />
systems.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Part II order process is administered by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> the Environment, and the<br />
municipality participates by providing information to defend itself against the submitted<br />
requests. <strong>The</strong> MOE is the keeper <strong>of</strong> the public file for the Part II order process, and<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers requestors the right to have their personal information kept confidential (subject to<br />
a freedom <strong>of</strong> information request) as noted in the attached sample <strong>of</strong> a Part II order<br />
acknowledgement letter.<br />
Copies <strong>of</strong> the Part II requests have been provided to the municipality, but will not be<br />
made public as we have not been made advised if the requestors require their<br />
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information to be kept confidential. Copies <strong>of</strong> the requests will be provided to Council in<br />
hard copy format in closed session.<br />
If a person is interested in obtaining copes <strong>of</strong> the submissions, he/she would have the<br />
option to submit a request under the “Municipal Freedom <strong>of</strong> Information and Protection<br />
<strong>of</strong> Privacy Act”. As the <strong>Municipality</strong> is not the custodian <strong>of</strong> the information, the request<br />
would be forwarded to the Ministry <strong>of</strong> the Environment for response.<br />
Request to be forwarded<br />
(2) <strong>The</strong> head <strong>of</strong> an institution that receives a request for access to a<br />
record that the institution does not have in its custody or under its control<br />
shall make reasonable inquiries to determine whether another institution<br />
has custody or control <strong>of</strong> the record, and, if the head determines that<br />
another institution has custody or control <strong>of</strong> the record, the head shall<br />
within fifteen days after the request is received,<br />
(a) forward the request to the other institution; and<br />
(b) give written notice to the person who made the request that it<br />
has been forwarded to the other institution.<br />
<strong>The</strong> process for following up with these requests is typically that the MOE will ask that<br />
the proponents provide additional information to the MOE technical staff so that they<br />
can evaluate the validity <strong>of</strong> the requests, and to meet with the individual requestors to<br />
determine if their concerns can be satisfied before formal MOE intervention is required.<br />
In this case Stantec will act as our agent to respond to the MOE and provide the<br />
necessary information, and it is always our hope that the concerns can be satisfied<br />
without an individual environmental assessment. <strong>The</strong> length <strong>of</strong> the process is<br />
dependent upon the MOE’s instructions after they have completed their review.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Brent Kittmer, P.Eng.<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Community Services<br />
Attachments<br />
1. Sample MOE Letter <strong>of</strong> Response to a Part II Order<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
D.C.S. Report No. 114-2012 Tuesday, November 27, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Brent Kittmer, Director <strong>of</strong> Community Services<br />
Grand Bend Sewage Treatment Facility Reference Sheet<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
That the report be received for Council’s information.<br />
REPORT<br />
At the request <strong>of</strong> a member <strong>of</strong> Council staff has created a reference sheet for the Grand<br />
Bend Area Sewage treatment facility upgrade that provides pertinent information for the<br />
various alternatives that were considered during the most recent design review and<br />
environmental study report addendum. <strong>The</strong> reference sheet provides the information<br />
source, where available, for the information that can be related back to a Council<br />
endorsed document.<br />
<strong>The</strong> reference sheet is attached to this report.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Brent Kittmer, P.Eng.<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Community Services<br />
Attachments:<br />
1. Grant Bend Area Sewage Treatment Facility – Technical “Cheat Sheet”<br />
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GRAND BEND AREA SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY PROJECT<br />
Technical Cheat Sheet<br />
Prepared by: Brent Kittmer, P.Eng., Director <strong>of</strong> Community Services (11-27-2012)<br />
CURRENT<br />
(Lagoons)<br />
ORIGINAL DILLON<br />
PROPOSAL<br />
(Stantec Option #1)<br />
ORIGINAL DILLON<br />
PROPOSAL<br />
(HALF DESIGN)<br />
(Stantec Option #2)<br />
PREFERRED<br />
ALTERNATIVE<br />
(Stantec Option #3)<br />
Treatment Capacity<br />
Total Capacity<br />
(m 3 /day)<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong><br />
Capacity (m 3 /day)<br />
Full-Build Double<br />
Treatment Train<br />
(including BW, SH, LS)<br />
Full-Build Single<br />
Treatment Train<br />
Full-Build Double<br />
Treatment Train with<br />
Value Engineering and<br />
Flow Equalization<br />
1891 4659 1 2330 2473 2<br />
1497 3 2255 Minimum: 1127 8<br />
Maximum: 1626 8 1600 2<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong><br />
Current<br />
Committed and<br />
Actual Flows<br />
Capacity (m 3 /day)<br />
Treatment Process<br />
Annual Average Flow (10-year Average) = 431<br />
Committed Capacity = 840<br />
Total Actual and Committed Capacity = 1231 4<br />
Level <strong>of</strong> Treatment Secondary Tertiary Tertiary Tertiary<br />
Principal<br />
Facultative with<br />
Technology Used Alum Dosing<br />
Activated Sludge<br />
(Orbal ® oxidation<br />
ditch)<br />
Activated Sludge<br />
(Orbal ® oxidation<br />
ditch)<br />
Activated Sludge<br />
(Orbal ® oxidation<br />
ditch)<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> Discharge Seasonal Batch Continuous Continuous Continuous<br />
Odour Control None Included Included Included<br />
Septage Handling None None None Included<br />
Method <strong>of</strong> Flow<br />
Equalization<br />
Flow is diverted to<br />
the next lagoon in<br />
series as they fill.<br />
Peak flows<br />
accommodated for<br />
in equipment sizing.<br />
Equalization pond<br />
used as necessary.<br />
Peak flows<br />
accommodated for<br />
in equipment sizing.<br />
Equalization pond<br />
used as necessary.<br />
Peak flows diverted<br />
to equalization<br />
lagoon used in<br />
series. Approximate<br />
60 days <strong>of</strong> storage<br />
capcity 9<br />
Capital Cost<br />
Sub Total #1:<br />
Estimated treatment<br />
facility capital costs<br />
(including<br />
engineering, HST,<br />
and contingency)<br />
Sub Total #2:<br />
Pump Station 2<br />
estimated capital<br />
costs (including<br />
engineering, HST,<br />
and contingency)<br />
Total Estimated<br />
Capital Costs<br />
N/A $26,814,425 5 $21,438,844 5 $19,754,160 6<br />
N/A N/A N/A $1,852,032 7<br />
N/A $26,814,425 $21,438,844 $21,606,192<br />
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Information Sources:<br />
1. “Grand Bend Sewage Treatment Facility Expansion & Upgrade – Environmental Study<br />
Report”, Dillon Consulting Limited, March 2009.<br />
2. “Grand Bend Sewage Treatment Facility Class Environmental Assessment – Environmental<br />
Study report Addendum”, Stantec Consulting Limited, October 26, 2012.<br />
3. <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>’ interpretation <strong>of</strong> the MOE transfer order. South Huron has contested this<br />
allocation, and the dispute was put aside in favor <strong>of</strong> expanding the existing lagoon facility.<br />
4. “<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Grand Bend Area Sewage Flows”, Stantec Consulting Limited, July 5,<br />
2012.<br />
5. Low tender submitted by K&L Construction Limited on October 7, 2011, updated by<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> staff to include engineering/HST/contingency costs November 1, 2012.<br />
6. Cost estimate included in “Grand Bend Sewage Treatment Facility Class Environmental<br />
Assessment – Environmental Study report Addendum”, Stantec Consulting Limited, October<br />
26, 2012, updated by <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> staff to include engineering/HST/contingency costs<br />
November 1, 2012.<br />
7. Cost estimate included in “Grand Bend Pumping Station (PS2) Condition Assessment” as<br />
presented to the Grand Bend Area Sewage Board, Gamsby and Mannerow Limited, August<br />
17, 2012, updated by <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> staff to include engineering/HST/contingency costs<br />
November 1, 2012.<br />
8. <strong>The</strong> minimum flow in the full-build single train option represents <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>’ flows<br />
only, reflecting the situation when Bluewater was accommodated in the plant. <strong>The</strong> maximum<br />
flow scenario reflects the scenario <strong>of</strong> Bluewater withdrawing from the project, and <strong>Lambton</strong><br />
<strong>Shores</strong> assuming the Bluewater flow apportionment.<br />
9. Verbal statement made by Mike Gundry, P.Eng., Stantec Consulting Limited, as presented to<br />
the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Council on August 14, 2012.<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
TR Report No. 71- 2012 Thursday, November 22, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Janet Ferguson, Treasurer<br />
MPAC Council Information Session and Property Owner Consultations<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
For Council information.<br />
REPORT<br />
All properties in Ontario are being reassessed effective for the January 1 st , 2013<br />
taxation year and phased in over 4 years to 2016. A January 1 st , 2012 current value<br />
assessment (CVA) is being used as the reflective valuation date. Property owners in<br />
our <strong>Municipality</strong> are receiving their Property Assessment Notice this month.<br />
In the past during a reassessment year, the <strong>Municipality</strong> has hosted an “Open House”<br />
with MPAC. After discussion with our Municipal Relations Representative from MPAC,<br />
Justin Johnson, we have scheduled two (2) days with representatives from the<br />
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). This will give our property<br />
owners the opportunity to “schedule an appointment” to meet with MPAC to discuss<br />
any concerns that they may have in regard to their property assessment.<br />
To schedule an appointment, the property owner will be required to call MPAC directly<br />
at 1-866-296-6722. You must indicate that they are calling to setup an appointment<br />
and for which location/date. <strong>The</strong> location and dates are as follows:<br />
Thursday, January 24 th , 2013<br />
– Grand Bend Municipal Office (lower level) – 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<br />
Thursday, January 31 st , 2013<br />
– <strong>The</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> (lower level meeting room) – 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<br />
If the above times are not convenient to a ratepayer, MPAC has indicated that they are<br />
willing to schedule another time to in order to accommodate them.<br />
We will be communicating this information to our property owners through our website<br />
and the local newspapers in the “Living in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Weekly Newsletter”<br />
commencing the week <strong>of</strong> December 8 th .<br />
Although we have scheduled these days, we encourage property owners to notify<br />
MPAC <strong>of</strong> any concerns or errors on their notice so that any adjustments can be made<br />
as soon as possible and done prior to the final information being provided to the<br />
<strong>Municipality</strong>.<br />
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MPAC is currently available to property owners to assist and answer any questions in<br />
the following ways:<br />
- Property owners can speak with MPAC representatives in person at their Office<br />
located at 805 Christina St. N. in Sarnia or 111 Heritage Rd. in Chatham<br />
- By phone to the Customer Contact Centre – 1-866-296-6722<br />
- <strong>The</strong> “Contact Us” link at www.mpac.ca<br />
- “About My Property” application available on www.mpac.ca<br />
Justin Johnson from MPAC has been scheduled to make a presentation to Council on<br />
January 22 nd , 2013 to review the assessment impacts for <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> and for<br />
Council to gain a better understanding <strong>of</strong> the trends for our local area.<br />
This report was to keep Council apprised <strong>of</strong> the scheduled days with MPAC and the<br />
opportunities available for property owners to discuss their new assessment and <strong>of</strong> the<br />
scheduled Council Information Session with MPAC.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Janet Ferguson,<br />
Treasurer<br />
Report prepared by Wendy Jennison, Tax Collector<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
TR Report No. 79-2012 Wednesday, November 28, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Janet Ferguson, Treasurer<br />
Development Charges<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
That the Development Charge Background Study as<br />
prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. is<br />
approved and that the appropriate by-laws are brought<br />
forward for approval to the next meeting <strong>of</strong> Council.<br />
REPORT<br />
Watson & Associates was contracted to prepare a Development Charges (DC) study for<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>. To date the process has included data collection and review by staff<br />
and a workshop presentation and discussion with Council. <strong>The</strong> end result was the<br />
<strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Development Charges Background Study which was<br />
published on November 16, 2012. As required by the Development Charges Act, the<br />
study has been available to the public for review and comment.<br />
Gary Scandlan <strong>of</strong> Watson & Associates is presenting the study to Council and the public<br />
to comply with the public meeting requirement <strong>of</strong> the Act. This will allow people to ask<br />
questions and make comments. At this time, we have not received any inquiries at our<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Included in the DC study is a Municipal Act by-law fee. This is provided to allow for a<br />
connection fee for both water and wastewater for instances when an existing dwelling or<br />
building connects to a service rather than new construction as a DC charge is<br />
applicable when a building permit for new construction is issued. This approach has<br />
been taken since we introduced development charges in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>.<br />
If Council is satisfied that all growth related items have been included or considered<br />
then a motion to accept the report should be made. Although there is a draft by-law<br />
included in the study we would recommend that it be passed at the December 17, 2012<br />
Council meeting. Similarly the connection fee by-law should be passed at that time as<br />
well.<br />
I have attached the Executive Summary for a quick reference. Also, I have inserted<br />
item 7.5 from the study for Council’s consideration <strong>of</strong> next steps.<br />
It is recommended that Council:<br />
“Approve the Development Charges Background Study dated November 16,<br />
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2012, as amended (if applicable)";<br />
“Approve the capital project listing set out in Chapter 5 <strong>of</strong> the Development<br />
Charges Background Study dated November 16, 2012, subject to further annual<br />
review during the capital budget process”;<br />
“Whenever appropriate, request that grants, subsidies and other contributions be<br />
clearly designated by the donor as being to the benefit <strong>of</strong> existing development<br />
(or new development as applicable)”;<br />
“Adopt the assumptions contained herein as an ‘anticipation’ with respect to<br />
capital grants, subsidies and other contributions”;<br />
“Determine that no further public meeting is required”; and<br />
“Approve the Development Charge By-law as set out in Appendix F.”<br />
In summary, this report is to introduce the public presentation <strong>of</strong> the Development<br />
Charges Background Study and inform Council <strong>of</strong> the steps required to implement the<br />
study and by-law.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Janet Ferguson,<br />
Treasurer<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
TR Report No. 80-2012 Wednesday, November 28, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Janet Ferguson, Treasurer<br />
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority 2013 Budget<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
For Council review and consideration.<br />
REPORT<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> holds a place on the Board and is responsible for reviewing and voting<br />
on their annual budget.<br />
<strong>The</strong> proposed 2013 Budget has been submitted to the Municipalities for their<br />
consideration. <strong>The</strong> budget information is attached as well as a summary for quick<br />
reference. A staff member <strong>of</strong> the ABCA will be presenting their budget at the meeting<br />
and available for any questions Council may have.<br />
As you will see there is a 1.39% increase in the general and annual special project<br />
levy’s which amounts to $3,474.00. This does not include the larger special benefiting<br />
projects totaling $127,246.00 which Council will have to make a decision on separately.<br />
<strong>The</strong> majority <strong>of</strong> the costs is for the Port Franks Ice Management project.<br />
<strong>The</strong> formal vote for the ABCA proposed budget will take place at the December 20,<br />
2012 ABCA Board meeting, Council direction would be appreciated.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Janet Ferguson,<br />
Treasurer<br />
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ABCA Levy Summary<br />
2012 2013<br />
Budget Budget<br />
General Levy 158,418.00 160,482.00 1.30%<br />
Project Levy 55,412.00 56,500.00 1.96%<br />
Sub Total $ 213,830.00 $ 216,982.00 1.47%<br />
Capital Levy (admin bldg) $ 9,307.00 $ 9,307.00<br />
Special Benefitting Projects<br />
Flood Control 10,626.00 10,948.00 3.03%<br />
Ice Monitoring 1,801.00 1,801.00 0.00%<br />
Erosion Control 5,516.00 5,516.00 0.00%<br />
AW - Bendway Weirs 8,100.00 8,100.00 0.00% Recovered from Property Owners<br />
Sub Total $ 26,043.00 $ 26,365.00 1.24%<br />
Total <strong>of</strong> Above $ 249,180.00 $ 252,654.00 1.39%<br />
Project Fact Sheet Provided For:<br />
Parkhill Dam Outlet Restoration $ 9,670.00<br />
Port Franks Ice Management<br />
112,500.00 Approval required before proceeding<br />
Cameron Gillies Channel 5,076.00<br />
Sub Total $ - $ 127,246.00<br />
Total Levy Required $ 249,180.00 $ 379,900.00<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
TR Report No. 82-2012 Friday, November 30, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Janet Ferguson, Treasurer<br />
Water and Wastewater Workshop<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
For Council information.<br />
REPORT<br />
Watson and Associates was contracted to perform the water and wastewater rate study<br />
update simultaneously with the Development Charges.<br />
Gary Scandlan <strong>of</strong> Watson and Associates will be attending the Council meeting to make<br />
a preliminary presentation to Council as a workshop on the water and wastewater rates<br />
and impacts <strong>of</strong> the findings thus far. This workshop will be similar to what Council did<br />
for the Development Charges and is an open meeting but not a public meeting for<br />
comments.<br />
At the most recent Council meeting there was a request to add some scenarios for<br />
consideration regarding the sewer treatment plant. In an effort to accommodate this,<br />
the presentation has been delayed and currently not available for the preparation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Council agenda. I will provide the information as soon as it does become available and<br />
with hopes that it is Monday morning.<br />
Sorry for the inconvenience; however, this is meant as a workshop for discussing the<br />
strategies and impacts with the final information coming to the next Council meeting for<br />
approval.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Janet Ferguson,<br />
Treasurer<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
CL Report No. 132-2012 Tuesday, November 6, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Carol McKenzie, Clerk<br />
RE: Update on the Activities <strong>of</strong> the Clerk’s Department to October 30, 2012<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
For information only.<br />
REPORT<br />
<strong>The</strong> following is a very brief overview <strong>of</strong> the duties and responsibilities <strong>of</strong> the Clerk and<br />
the Departmental staff.<br />
<strong>The</strong> staff compliment in the Department includes the Clerk, Chief Building Official and 3<br />
Administrative Assistants responsible for Corporate Support, Planning/Building and<br />
Records Management/Lottery/Cemetery.<br />
Several contract staff also work for the Department, including a Building Inspector, and<br />
2 By-law Enforcement Officers. (See CL Report No. 133-2012 for Building Statistics and<br />
CL Report No. 134-2012 for an update on By-Law Enforcement)<br />
Clerk’s Department - Areas <strong>of</strong> Responsibility<br />
Council Secretariat<br />
<strong>The</strong> Clerk’s Department staff provides support for the council in its decision-making role,<br />
and duties include the coordination <strong>of</strong> information received from the public, or prepared<br />
by members <strong>of</strong> staff, and compiling the material into a concise agenda document that<br />
provides background information for the public and for Council members when<br />
deliberating on issues. After attending the council meetings, the recorded deliberations<br />
are compiled into the <strong>of</strong>ficial record <strong>of</strong> council decisions and the corporate follow up<br />
takes place.<br />
Staff also provides this function for the Council standing committees including the Fire<br />
Board, Accessibility Committee and any “ad hoc” or advisory committees that are<br />
formed.<br />
To date (October 30), there have been 35 Council meetings (including budget and<br />
special meetings), 10 Committee <strong>of</strong> Adjustment meetings, 3 Fire Board, 2 Accessibility<br />
Committee plus other advisory committee meetings. So far, 136 reports have been<br />
presented and 122 by-laws.<br />
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Building:<br />
Development and growth bring benefits to the municipality, not only providing increased<br />
tax revenues, but it brings more people to our community, which helps ensure that<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> remains a growing, vibrant community. This year, to October 31 2012,<br />
there have been 209 Building permits issued. Since amalgamation, there have been<br />
2593 permits issued, 816 new dwelling units created. (See CL Report No. 133-2012 for<br />
more statistical information)<br />
To issue permits, in addition to knowledge <strong>of</strong> the Building Code, staff requires<br />
knowledge on all applicable law, such as the Zoning By-law, Official Plan, and<br />
Development Charges by-laws, as well as other provincial regulations, such as the Fire<br />
Code, the Conservation Authority regulations, minimum distance separations, and<br />
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) calculations and Ontario New Home<br />
warranty requirements. <strong>The</strong> Building Code and other regulations are always evolving as<br />
the Provincial Government responds to issues and updates documents with new<br />
information regarding building materials and techniques. It is a continual learning curve<br />
for the staff, requiring them to take Ministry mandated courses and training sessions to<br />
remain qualified and current on the regulations.<br />
On occasion, staff are required to take on an “enforcement role” when violations <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Building Code or Building by-law occur, which places additional time constraints on staff<br />
to ensure compliance orders are well documented and substantiated.<br />
In addition to the CBO duties, the Clerk Department Administrative staff undertakes the<br />
customer service role, liaising with the builders and customers, providing information on<br />
the process, and regulations, calling when permits are ready, in addition to ensuring all<br />
building related information is included in both the electronic and paper property files<br />
and filing the required information with MPAC and Statistics Canada.<br />
Planning Administration:<br />
Planning Administration involves the receipt and processing <strong>of</strong> applications for<br />
amendments to planning documents, such as the Official Plan and Zoning by-laws, as<br />
well as Committee <strong>of</strong> Adjustment matters.<br />
Included in the administrative function <strong>of</strong> planning administration is the issuing <strong>of</strong><br />
notices to the public regarding the hearings, maintaining records and files, preparing<br />
zoning reports, and updating the planning documents. In addition to providing general<br />
advice and guidance to the public, the Clerks Department also maintains the <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
records for planning related transactions, such as registered copies <strong>of</strong> subdivision and<br />
development agreements and plans, site plan agreements, Committee <strong>of</strong> Adjustment<br />
decisions, amending by-laws, and other related documentation, and ensures that<br />
documents are registered as required and also processes appeals to the Ontario<br />
Municipal Board.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Administrative Assistant - Planning and Building Services, also serves as the<br />
Secretary for the Committee <strong>of</strong> Adjustment, and manages and coordinate the<br />
processing <strong>of</strong> the applications in accordance with Planning Act regulations, ensuring<br />
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proper notification and recording <strong>of</strong> minutes <strong>of</strong> the Committee <strong>of</strong> Adjustment and<br />
properly filing the records <strong>of</strong> the Committee’s activities. (Statistical details on the<br />
number and type <strong>of</strong> Planning applications received are also included in CL Report No.<br />
133-2012)<br />
Records Management:<br />
<strong>The</strong> Clerk’s Department is the custodian <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong>ficial records <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong>, and<br />
these records retained in accordance with the provincially mandated time frames. <strong>The</strong><br />
Province dictates the length <strong>of</strong> time documents are to be maintained, and this role<br />
includes ensuring that the permanent records are maintained and archived, confidential<br />
documents are protected in accordance with requirements and that the non permanent<br />
documents are stored in a safe and secure manner and destroyed in accordance with<br />
legislative requirements.<br />
A municipal government generates an enormous amount <strong>of</strong> paperwork, all <strong>of</strong> which is<br />
essential to its efficient and effective operations, and is required to be accessed at<br />
certain times. <strong>The</strong>re are legislative documents such as by-laws, minutes, etc,<br />
agreements, etc, but there is also historical information that may be required. As it<br />
would be challenging to maintain all paper documents in a manner that would be easily<br />
accessible to all, an electronic records management system was purchased at the time<br />
<strong>of</strong> amalgamation.<br />
All corporate and council documents, such as agendas, by-laws, staff reports, letters,<br />
tender documents, agreements, zoning reports, building permits, planning applications<br />
and decisions, engineering reports and studies, etc are scanned into the electronic<br />
record keeping system. This allows access to the information from any <strong>of</strong> the three<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices, and meets the records retention requirements. Paper copies are also retained,<br />
and stored in secure locations.<br />
Not only are current documents scanned and maintained, but, as time permits, the<br />
records <strong>of</strong> the 5 former municipalities and the information from the property files is being<br />
scanned into the electronic data base so that the complete records <strong>of</strong> the municipality<br />
will be available and easily retrievable.<br />
Freedom <strong>of</strong> Information requests are also processed by the Clerk’s Department, and<br />
each application is reviewed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom <strong>of</strong> Information<br />
and Protection <strong>of</strong> Privacy Act requirements and regulations.<br />
Requests from the “Closed Meeting Investigator” are also processed by the<br />
Department.<br />
Cemetery and Vital Services<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> owns 4 cemeteries: Beechwood (Forest), Ward<br />
(9411 Sitter Road), Baptist (8975 Arkona Road) in Bosanquet and the Arkona<br />
Cemetery. <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> also owns 2/3 <strong>of</strong> the Pinery Cemetery, with the <strong>Municipality</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> South Huron owning the other 1/3. In addition to the municipally owned cemeteries,<br />
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<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> also provides a donation to the Lake Valley Grove Cemetery to help<br />
<strong>of</strong>fset the yearly maintenance costs.<br />
With respect to the Administrative function, the Clerk’s Department undertakes the day<br />
to day administrative duties for the Beechwood Cemetery, including selling interment<br />
rights, regulating monuments and coordinating arrangements between families, the<br />
local Funeral Directors and the Community Services Department for openings and<br />
burials. Approximately 25 plots per year are sold for Beechwood Cemetery (although in<br />
2012, 30 plots have been sold to date) and on average, there are 45 burials per year–<br />
both regular and cremation.<br />
In June <strong>of</strong> 2012, a new by-law was prepared with revised rules and regulations for<br />
Cemeteries under the jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong>, based on the long awaited<br />
changes to the Cemetery Act (Now the “Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act,<br />
2002.”). Agreements were also prepared to allow Funeral Directors to facilitate the sale<br />
<strong>of</strong> specific services at the Cemeteries on behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong>, which was a new<br />
option under the Act.<br />
In October <strong>of</strong> 2012, the <strong>Municipality</strong> took over the administrative duties for the Arkona<br />
Cemetery. In addition to performing the duties as listed above for Beechwood Cemetery<br />
(selling interment rights, regulating monuments and coordinating arrangements) in order<br />
to administer the cemetery, it was necessary to create a file and “plot card” for each <strong>of</strong><br />
the 1000 plots and a name card for each burial (approximately 4000 cards), and then<br />
scan the files into our electronic records system. In addition, the maps are being revised<br />
and updated.<br />
Staff also coordinates the compilation and submission <strong>of</strong> information required for the<br />
annual reports for the Cemeteries Regulation Unit <strong>of</strong> the Consumer Protection Branch<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Consumer Services, including information from the other<br />
administrators <strong>of</strong> municipal cemeteries.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Clerk’s Department also performs the role <strong>of</strong> Registrar <strong>of</strong> Births and Deaths for the<br />
<strong>Municipality</strong> which involves registering home births, and receiving the “Medical<br />
Statement <strong>of</strong> Death” and “Statement <strong>of</strong> Death” forms from Coroners and doctors which<br />
are required prior to interment. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> registers approximately 150 deaths<br />
each year, and processes 20 – 25 Vital Statistics forms each year for deaths which<br />
occurred in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> but are registered elsewhere.<br />
Lottery Licensing:<br />
<strong>The</strong> municipality issues lottery licenses to eligible local clubs and charities, allowing the<br />
groups to raise funds for their organization. 52 lottery licenses have been issued to<br />
date, primarily to local groups and organizations and the funds raised are used to<br />
support minor sports, or for the benefit <strong>of</strong> the community. Lotteries are considered<br />
gambling or “games <strong>of</strong> chance”, and are strictly regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming<br />
Commission <strong>of</strong> Ontario. Each license is issued with the understanding that the<br />
organization comply with specific reporting requirements.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Administrative Assistant for Records Management/Lottery/Cemetery spends a<br />
considerable amount <strong>of</strong> time working with the clubs, and providing training on the rules<br />
and regulations, to ensure the groups meet the regulatory requirements <strong>of</strong> charitable<br />
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gaming, and to ensure the submission <strong>of</strong> the required reports and proper bank<br />
depositing.<br />
<strong>The</strong> reporting requirements may seem arduous to the club members, who are usually<br />
volunteers, however, it is important to ensure that all funds are deposited correctly, and<br />
all expenditures are legitimate, not only to ensure the Provincial regulations are adhered<br />
to but this review would help clubs identify any problems, such as missing funds due to<br />
clerical errors or fraud. Early detection <strong>of</strong> any non compliance reduces the opportunity<br />
for fraudulent activities.<br />
Municipal Tendering<br />
To date, there have been 25 tenders processed for projects totaling over $ 3,000,000.00<br />
<strong>The</strong> Clerk’s department staff are responsible for the advertising and circulation <strong>of</strong> tender<br />
documents, receiving the submissions, opening and recording tenders, advising <strong>of</strong><br />
tender results, completing and circulating the tender agreement to the successful<br />
bidder, and ensuring the required securities such as insurance certificates, WSIB,<br />
bonding etc are in place prior to the commencement <strong>of</strong> the project.<br />
Licensing and Permits<br />
<strong>The</strong> municipality license Chip Wagons, Taxis (in Grand Bend), Parking Lots, and<br />
Transient Traders (where required) and is responsible for the process required to issue<br />
the municipal approvals for Liquor Licenses.<br />
Burn Permits<br />
<strong>The</strong> Open Air Burn By-law states that any person planning a burn that exceeds the<br />
maximum size permitted must obtain a burn permit.<br />
Once the application is received by the <strong>of</strong>fice, the appropriate Fire Chief is contacted<br />
and asked to attend the proposed burn site and ensure that none <strong>of</strong> the prohibited items<br />
from section 5.6, 5.9 and 5.10 <strong>of</strong> the Open Air Burn By-law are in the burn pile. If the<br />
permit is approved, the CACC (dispatch) is notified so that a Department is not<br />
dispatched to an approved fire.<br />
To date, staff has processed 39 burn permits.<br />
Miscellaneous Corporate Activities:<br />
Communications<br />
Each week, staff prepares the “Living in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>” ad that is placed in the two<br />
local papers, providing information on activities, events, tenders, required notices, new<br />
rules and regulations, opportunities for employment, and more. <strong>The</strong> information is<br />
compiled, appropriate artwork selected and the “camera ready” copy sent to the papers.<br />
In addition to the paper ads, staff updates the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>’ website on a regular<br />
basis with issues pertinent to administration functions and this information is circulated<br />
each week to the “email subscribers”.<br />
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Crossing Guards<br />
<strong>The</strong> Town <strong>of</strong> Forest has 3 schools, which not only serve the children from the Town, but<br />
also a large number <strong>of</strong> children that are bused in each day. Crossing guards play an<br />
important role in ensuring the safety <strong>of</strong> the children who walk to school, especially with<br />
the congestion caused by the number <strong>of</strong> buses that deliver children to the schools, and<br />
the high traffic volumes on Highway 21 (Main Street and King Street). <strong>The</strong> cost to<br />
provide this service is the responsibility <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong>, and administrative staff<br />
ensures the crossing guards have the required safety apparel and that absences are<br />
covered.<br />
GENERAL<br />
In addition to the specific functions <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong>fice, all <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> <strong>of</strong>fices are “full<br />
service <strong>of</strong>fices” where residents can pay taxes and water bills, or ice time, have<br />
documents certified, or bring issues to our attention, pick up a blue box, and get<br />
information on issues.<br />
<strong>The</strong> above is a brief overview <strong>of</strong> the main duties <strong>of</strong> the Clerk’s Department, which are in<br />
addition to larger special projects, such as the Short Term Rental Accommodations ,<br />
Armstrong East issues and the Industrial Wind Turbine Review.<br />
As detailed above, the staff is extremely busy, and I extend my thanks to the staff for all<br />
their hard work.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Carol McKenzie, Clerk<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
CL Report No. 133-2012 Tuesday, November 6, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Carol McKenzie, Clerk<br />
Building Permit Statistics and Planning Application Information– Up to End<br />
<strong>of</strong> October 2012<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
For information only.<br />
REPORT<br />
I am pleased to provide a report summarizing building activities in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>’ to<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> October 2012.<br />
BUILDING PERMITS<br />
Attached for Council’s information are 2 Schedules that provide information on Building<br />
Permits activities in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> for October, 2012, and along with comparatives<br />
from previous years:<br />
Schedule 1 is a summary <strong>of</strong> the permits issued in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>’<br />
for the month <strong>of</strong> October 2012, with a comparison to the same time<br />
period in 2011.<br />
Schedule 2 shows three <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>’ comparisons:<br />
1. Statistics for the month <strong>of</strong> October, from 2002 – 2012;<br />
2. Year to date (October) statistics from 2002 – 2012;<br />
3. New dwelling units by month for the years 2002 – 2012.<br />
Building activities in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> continue to be strong in October. 15 permits were<br />
issued in October, bringing the total permits issued to date to 209, compared to 182<br />
permits issued as <strong>of</strong> the same time last year. Of these 15 permits issued in October, 3<br />
were for new single family homes, taking our total new dwelling units to date to 89 (33 in<br />
2011) and the total since amalgamation to 816. ( Note – reference is now to “ New<br />
Dwelling Units” as opposed to “New Homes” or “New Houses” it is a more accurate<br />
description, and will include all new types <strong>of</strong> “homes” )<br />
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<strong>The</strong> value <strong>of</strong> construction in October is almost triple the values for 2011 for the same<br />
time period, and the year to date numbers almost double last year.<br />
<strong>The</strong> staff remains extremely busy, not only with the required inspections on the current<br />
permits, but also working on closing older permits. (More details on Building activities in<br />
CL Report No. 132-2012)<br />
Planning<br />
Attached is the chart depicting the planning applications processed to date. With the<br />
exception <strong>of</strong> minor variances, the number <strong>of</strong> applications in each category is well ahead<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2011, which is another indication <strong>of</strong> the economic health <strong>of</strong> the community.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Carol McKenzie,<br />
Clerk<br />
Attachment 1. <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>’ Building Permit Report for October<br />
2. <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>’ Building Permit - Multi Year Comparison<br />
3. <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>’ Planning Activities – Comparison 2011-2012<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
CL Report No. 134-2012 Wednesday, November 7,2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Carol McKenzie, Clerk<br />
RE: By-law Enforcement Update - 2012<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
For information only.<br />
REPORT<br />
<strong>The</strong> Municipal by-law <strong>of</strong>ficers enforce a variety <strong>of</strong> by-laws that deal with property<br />
matters – standards <strong>of</strong> maintenance, parking restrictions, fencing, animal control, site<br />
alteration, zoning etc, or the health and safety <strong>of</strong> residents, such as open air burning,<br />
streets by-laws and sewage discharge by-laws.<br />
For By-law Enforcement purposes, <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> is divided into two service areas:<br />
<strong>The</strong> North Area includes Grand Bend, and all the subdivisions north <strong>of</strong> Klondyke Road.<br />
Keith Crawford, along with several part time staff, has been looking after Grand Bend<br />
and area for the past 35 years.<br />
<strong>The</strong> South area consists <strong>of</strong> the area south <strong>of</strong> Klondyke Road, including Port Franks,<br />
Ipperwash, Arkona, Forest, <strong>The</strong>dford and all the areas in between. Glenn Bell has been<br />
with <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> since 2001, and prior to that, served the community with the<br />
O.P.P. for 30 years. Glen’s duties are the south area <strong>of</strong> the municipality, and he is also<br />
responsible for the canine control, grease trap inspections, weed inspection and<br />
livestock evaluation for the entire municipality.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following is a brief summary <strong>of</strong> the most common by-laws/issues enforced:<br />
Parking Enforcement<br />
Parking regulations are enforced to ensure that area streets remain clear and<br />
unobstructed for safety reasons and to facilitate winter snow clearing. While the By-law<br />
Enforcement staff patrol the municipal roads and the parking lots (in the summer<br />
months) to ensure compliance with municipal by-laws and regulations.<br />
Property Standards and Tidy Yard By-Laws<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Property Standards and Tidy Yard by-laws prescribe the minimum standards for<br />
maintenance and physical condition <strong>of</strong> properties to ensure properties are kept in good<br />
repair, and are safe for inhabitants.<br />
It is important to note that at all stages <strong>of</strong> the enforcement process, the By-Law Officers<br />
works with the property owner to try to resolve the issues, which results in the majority<br />
<strong>of</strong> the properties being brought into compliance without legal action. When dealing with<br />
a person’s home or property, it is important to exhaust all opportunities for compliance<br />
prior to initiating legal action to ensure the person’s rights are protected. This process<br />
tends to take a significant amount <strong>of</strong> time before results are achieved, which can be<br />
frustrating for whoever lodged the complaint.<br />
On occasion, there are owners that refuse to comply with the by-law and legal action is<br />
required.<br />
Animal Control<br />
<strong>The</strong> most common complaints received pertain to animal control – either barking dogs,<br />
or dogs running at large. <strong>The</strong> South Area By-Law Enforcement Officer, Glenn Bell,<br />
undertakes animal control for the entire municipality, and to date, has responded to 42<br />
animal complaints, ranging from barking dogs to animals running at large. 9 dogs found<br />
running at large have been collected and taken to the Sarnia Humane Society, which is<br />
the organization that serves as the municipal “pound”.<br />
<strong>The</strong> number <strong>of</strong> animal control issues has been reducing each year, and may be<br />
attributed to the increase in fine amounts for repeat <strong>of</strong>fences.<br />
SHORT TERM RENTAL ISSUES:<br />
In 2011, the issues and problems resulting from some properties <strong>of</strong>fering “Short Term<br />
Rental Accommodation” in Plan 24 Grand Bend were studied in depth, with discussions<br />
on the appropriateness <strong>of</strong> municipal by-laws that have been enacted to regulate<br />
community issues such as the Parking, Noise, Streets and Beach usage. <strong>The</strong><br />
enforcement <strong>of</strong>ficers provided information on the situations they are encountering, the<br />
current enforcement practices, and any impediments they have experienced when<br />
enforcing the regulations.<br />
Ways <strong>of</strong> protecting the rights <strong>of</strong> the residents, and ensuring a reasonable measured<br />
response to issues were debated, as well as some <strong>of</strong> the limitations that the By-law<br />
Officers face, such as the fact they cannot compel a person to provide the identification<br />
necessary to issue a ticket, or that peace <strong>of</strong>ficers (including Police Officers) do not have<br />
the right to enter a “Residence” without a warrant, unless there is a criminal activity in<br />
the works or a criminal activity in plain view. Additional funds were allocated in the 2012<br />
budget for enhanced patrols in the problem area, and the result was fewer infractions,<br />
and happier residents. A brief overview is included in the report from the North Area Bylaw<br />
Officer, and a full report on “Short Term Rental 2012” is pending.<br />
Report from the By-law Officers:<br />
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<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> North- 2012 Bylaw Enforcement Report:<br />
Bylaw enforcement for <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>’ North during the summer <strong>of</strong> 2012 consisted <strong>of</strong><br />
4 full time <strong>of</strong>ficers and 4 part time <strong>of</strong>ficers. As in the past, <strong>of</strong>ficers handled the needs <strong>of</strong><br />
a tourist area with flexible judgment and common sense. <strong>The</strong> co-operation <strong>of</strong> the OPP<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers, <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>’ staff and Council allowed <strong>of</strong>ficers to apply municipal bylaws in<br />
a fair but firm manner. Heightened enforcement in Plan 24 during peak periods<br />
achieved the desired result <strong>of</strong> fewer complaints and better behavior by tenants.<br />
Bylaw <strong>of</strong>ficers issued 2032 parking infractions, 447 <strong>of</strong> which were issued on Main Street<br />
Grand Bend.<br />
Bylaw <strong>of</strong>ficers issued 39 charges under the Provincial Offenses Act:<br />
Breakdown <strong>of</strong> P.O.A. charges:<br />
Public Nuisance 10<br />
Glass on Beach 10<br />
Safety on Beach 03<br />
Nuisance on Beach 02<br />
Noise 14<br />
Total 39<br />
This compares with 40 P.O.A. charges laid in 2011. Noise charges were down from 17<br />
last year with the biggest change occurring at the corner <strong>of</strong> Woodward and Centre<br />
Streets, which dropped from 09 charges in 2011 to only 02 charges in 2012. 5 charges<br />
were laid in the “Shady Lane” area, and the other 8 were spread throughout the<br />
community.<br />
P.O.A. charges on the beach were up from 09 in 2011 to 15 in 2012. Extra hours used<br />
for Plan 24 in 2012 totaled 146 at a cost <strong>of</strong> $3,212.00 out <strong>of</strong> the $5,000.00 budgeted.<br />
Breakdown <strong>of</strong> extra hours by month were:<br />
May 30<br />
June 49<br />
July 42<br />
August 15<br />
September 10<br />
May and June are Prom months and July is the busiest tourist/rental month. Extra staff<br />
was utilized on a perceived need basis with more frequently weekend day patrols, extra<br />
bodies at night and earlier start times. This created more enforcement visibility and in<br />
most cases nipped potential problems in the bud. <strong>The</strong> knowledge <strong>of</strong> the property lines<br />
and the controlled parking at Centre and Woodward were also factors in reducing<br />
problems at that location. Co-operation from the landlords at 11 and 13 Woodward was<br />
appreciated.<br />
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<strong>The</strong>re continues to be a need for more visible signage on Main Street, and a list <strong>of</strong> sign<br />
replacements and additions/alteration will be provided to the Community Services<br />
Department. This list will encompass parking lots, back and side streets in Plan 24 and<br />
entrance points to Grand Bend from all major links.<br />
We have 3 trials scheduled for November 2012, all related to noise charges. (Note: all<br />
charges were upheld)<br />
People sleeping in their vehicles especially during the long weekend in May increased<br />
this year. It is suggested that the fine for 2am – 6am overnight parking be increased<br />
from the current $40 or a separate category created on the ticket which levies a stiff fine<br />
for occupying a parked vehicle during restricted hours. Minor revisions are also needed<br />
to the “Streets Bylaw” to allow tickets to be issued anyone relieving themselves in our<br />
parking lots or on municipal property.<br />
Overall, I consider bylaw enforcement during the summer <strong>of</strong> 2012 successful. We were<br />
frequently at saturation with the excellent weather. In spite <strong>of</strong> the “over enforcement”<br />
comments received, crowds and full parking lots indicate that our community <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
more than enough to compensate people for 1-3 hour drives and $20 parking fees.<br />
Most people love our safe, clean beach and beautiful Main Street and even comment<br />
positively on the helpfulness and visibility <strong>of</strong> OPP and bylaw patrols as well as the<br />
presence <strong>of</strong> lifeguards. We do our best, and to most visitors and residents that is good<br />
enough.<br />
(Report prepared by Keith Crawford, North Area By-Law Enforcement Officer)<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> South- 2012 Bylaw Enforcement Report:<br />
<strong>The</strong> summer <strong>of</strong> 2012 started in early April due to the warm weather and was busy until<br />
the Labour Day weekend. Most weekends had good weather resulting in numerous<br />
visitors to the beach especially on Holiday weekends.<br />
<strong>The</strong> revised boat launch area at Ipperwash worked very well with only two incidents <strong>of</strong><br />
boaters parking and leaving their vehicles in the prohibited area. <strong>The</strong> usual parking<br />
problems in Windsor Park subdivision continue and meetings are being planned for<br />
early in the new year with the Windsor Park residents.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following complaints were investigated or infractions issued:<br />
Property Standards Investigations (major) 9<br />
Property Standards Investigations (minor) 13<br />
Property Standards Investigation follow-up 27<br />
Grass and Weed complaints (Tidy Yard) 10<br />
Fence By-law investigations 4<br />
Sign By-law investigations 7<br />
Giant Hog Weed investigations 4<br />
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Parking exemption request re Council meetings 8<br />
Parking complaints 8<br />
Dog complaints (barking, strays etc.) 42<br />
Dogs taken to Sarnia Humane Society 9<br />
Zoning By-law investigations 7<br />
Zoning By-law investigations follow-up 3<br />
Burning Complaints 16<br />
Garbage dumping complaints 1<br />
Street Alteration investigations 2<br />
Noise By-law complaint investigations 3<br />
Chip wagon inspections 2<br />
Livestock Evaluations 1<br />
Weed Control Act investigations 1<br />
Training seminars 2<br />
Seminars attended 3<br />
Meetings attended 5<br />
General Occurrences 21<br />
Grease Trap inspections 5<br />
Dumpster By-law investigation 1<br />
(Report prepared by G.C. Bell, South Area By-Law Enforcement Officer)<br />
BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT SUMMARY<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> is extremely fortunate to employ By-Law Enforcement Officers who<br />
understand the issues, and the need to resolve situations to the benefit <strong>of</strong> all parties<br />
involved. This is especially challenging in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>, as it is an area that serves<br />
both permanent residents and visitors to our area, groups that <strong>of</strong>ten have different goals<br />
and desires.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Carol McKenzie<br />
Clerk<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
CL Report No. 136-2012 Wednesday, November 7, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Carol McKenzie, Clerk<br />
Council Appointments to Committees and Boards<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
For review and referral to the December 17, 2012 Council<br />
meeting.<br />
REPORT<br />
At the commencement <strong>of</strong> each term <strong>of</strong> Council, members are appointed to both internal<br />
and external Boards and Committees, and the attached By-law 93-2012 lists the<br />
appointments made at the commencement <strong>of</strong> the 2010-2014 Council term.<br />
Traditionally, the appointments to Committees and Boards have been made for a two<br />
year period, as opposed to the full term <strong>of</strong> Council, to allow members an opportunity to<br />
serve on several different committees during the 4 year term.<br />
<strong>The</strong> information is being provided at this time to allow members an opportunity to review<br />
the list and consider committee appointments for the next 2 years, as the current<br />
appointments expire on December 31, 2012.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Carol McKenzie<br />
Clerk<br />
Attachment 1 – By-law 93-2010<br />
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Attachment 1<br />
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
BY-LAW NUMBER 93 OF 2010<br />
Being a By-law to appoint Council members to Committees and Boards<br />
WHEREAS:<br />
THEREFORE:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> is responsible to appoint representatives to<br />
serve on the various boards and committees;<br />
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY<br />
OF LAMBTON SHORES ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:<br />
1. That the list <strong>of</strong> Council appointees to Boards and<br />
Committees as listed in Schedule “A” attached to and<br />
forming part <strong>of</strong> this By-law be approved.<br />
2. Except where otherwise noted on Schedule “A”, the<br />
appointments will be for a two year term, ending December<br />
31, 2012.<br />
Read a FIRST and SECOND time this 6 th day <strong>of</strong> December, 2010<br />
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 6th DAY OF DECEMBER 2010<br />
_____________________________<br />
MAYOR – Bill Weber<br />
_____________________________<br />
CLERK - Carol McKenzie<br />
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Appointments to Boards and Committees<br />
December 2010 – December 31, 2012<br />
Accessibility Advisory<br />
Bi-Municipal<br />
Bluewater Recycling<br />
Committee <strong>of</strong> Adjustment<br />
Conservation Authority,<br />
Ausable Bayfield<br />
Conservation Authority<br />
St. Clair<br />
Court <strong>of</strong> Revision<br />
Forest B.I.A.<br />
Lake Huron Water<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> Area Water<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Fire Board<br />
Official Plan<br />
Property Standards<br />
KSPFN Committee<br />
Martin Underwood<br />
Bill Weber<br />
Doug Bonesteel<br />
Dave Maguire<br />
Alternate – Elizabeth Davis-Dagg<br />
John Russell<br />
Doug Cook<br />
Lorie Scott<br />
Elizabeth Davis-Dagg<br />
Elizabeth Davis-Dagg<br />
John Russell<br />
Dave Maguire<br />
Martin Underwood<br />
Doug Cook<br />
Ruth Illman<br />
Martin Underwood<br />
Elizabeth Davis-Dagg<br />
Doug Cook<br />
Bill Weber<br />
Ruth Illman<br />
Doug Bonesteel<br />
Lorie Scott<br />
Ruth Illman<br />
Dave Maguire<br />
Elizabeth Davis-Dagg<br />
Elizabeth Davis-Dagg<br />
John Russell<br />
Martin Underwood<br />
Dave Maguire<br />
Doug Bonesteel<br />
Bill Weber<br />
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Ruth Illman<br />
Lorie Scott<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
CL Report No. 140-2012 Wednesday, November 21, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Carol McKenzie, Clerk<br />
RE: Proposed Council Meeting Dates for 2013<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
For Council review and direction.<br />
REPORT<br />
In accordance with the notice requirements <strong>of</strong> the Municipal Act and the <strong>Lambton</strong><br />
<strong>Shores</strong>’ Procedural By-law and policies, the dates for the next year’s Council meetings<br />
are to be submitted to Council in December for consideration and adoption.<br />
Attached is the proposed schedule for the 2013 meetings. Council meetings are usually<br />
the evenings <strong>of</strong> the first and third Mondays <strong>of</strong> each month; however, several <strong>of</strong> the<br />
meetings are shifted to take into consideration Statutory Holidays. <strong>The</strong> calendar<br />
includes not only the regular Council meetings, but the standing committee meeting<br />
dates as well as special meetings dates for budget discussions.<br />
<strong>The</strong> meetings on the second Tuesday <strong>of</strong> each month have always been on an “as<br />
required” basis; with the purposes to be determined based on the pertinent issues at the<br />
time.<br />
All meetings are held at the <strong>The</strong>dford Village Complex, with the exception <strong>of</strong> the Fire<br />
Board meetings, which are held at the various Fire Halls throughout the municipality.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Accessibility Committee meetings are not included, as these meetings are held at<br />
the “call <strong>of</strong> the Chair”.<br />
As in the past, there is only one Monday night meeting scheduled for the months <strong>of</strong> July<br />
and August, due to the summer holiday schedule. If required, additional meetings can<br />
always be called to deal with emergent issues, or for a special purpose.<br />
Once approved, the Council meeting schedule will be posted on the municipal website.<br />
On the 2012 Calendar, a budget meeting was proposed for December 6, 2012. As<br />
Council has already had the opportunity to review some <strong>of</strong> the issues referred to the<br />
2013 budget at the November 13, 2012 meeting, it is recommended that this meeting be<br />
postponed until the new year.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Carol McKenzie<br />
Clerk<br />
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MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES: All meetings at the <strong>The</strong>dford Village Complex unless otherwise noted. Location for Fire Board Meetings rotate – see<br />
Website for Locations…. Accessibility meetings at the call <strong>of</strong> the Chair. Updates or changes to meeting times or locations will be noted on the website:<br />
www.lambtonshores.ca<br />
Council Regular Meeting 7-10 pm Council – Special to be determined 2:00-4:30 pm Council – Budget 1-4:30 pm<br />
Committee <strong>of</strong> Adjustment 7-9 pm Fire Board 7-10 pm Statutory Holiday<br />
January<br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
13 14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
27 28 29 30 31<br />
May<br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
5 6 7 8 9 10 11<br />
12 13 14 15 16 17 18<br />
19 20 21 22 23 24 25<br />
26 27 28 29 30 31<br />
September<br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
8 9 10 11 12 13 14<br />
15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
22 23 24 25 26 27 28<br />
29 30<br />
February<br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
10 11 12 13 14 15 16<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
24 25 26 27 28<br />
June<br />
S M T W T F S<br />
2 3 4 5 6 7 8<br />
9 10 11 12 13 14 15<br />
16 17 18 19 20 21 22<br />
23 24 25 26 27 28 29<br />
30<br />
October<br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
6 7 8 9 10 11 12<br />
13 14 15 16 17 18 19<br />
20 21 22 23 24 25 26<br />
27 28 29 30 31<br />
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March<br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
10 11 12 13 14 15 16<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
24 25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
31<br />
July<br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
28 29 30 31<br />
November<br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2<br />
3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
10 11 12 13 14 15 16<br />
17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />
24 25 26 27 28 29 30<br />
April<br />
2013<br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />
14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />
21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />
28 29 30<br />
August<br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23 24<br />
25 26 27 28 29 30 31<br />
December<br />
S M T W T F S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
8 9 10 11 12 13 14<br />
15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
22 23 24 25 26 27 28<br />
29 30 31
THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
CL Report No. 141-2012 Wednesday, November 28, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Carol McKenzie, Clerk<br />
Arkona Cemetery Board Appointments<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
That the appointment <strong>of</strong> members to serve on the Arkona<br />
Cemetery Board as outlined in CL Report No. 141-2012 be<br />
endorsed and appointing By-law No. 131-2012 be approved.<br />
REPORT<br />
As noted in CL Report No. 132-2012, the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> owns the<br />
Arkona Cemetery on Townsend Line, and in October <strong>of</strong> 2012, the <strong>Municipality</strong> took over<br />
the administrative duties for the Arkona Cemetery which were previously undertaken by<br />
the Cemetery Board.<br />
Administrative duties are only one component <strong>of</strong> the Cemetery operations, and there<br />
still needs to be contact in the community for issues such as genealogy, Decoration<br />
Day, monitoring the maintenance <strong>of</strong> the cemetery and to provide recommendations to<br />
Council on cemetery issues. <strong>The</strong>se non administrative duties would remain with the<br />
Arkona Cemetery Board.<br />
In order to formalized the responsibilities <strong>of</strong> the Board, it is recommended that By-law<br />
131-2012 be approved. As these duties may change from time to time, they are not<br />
detailed in the appointment by-law.<br />
Respectfully submitted<br />
Carol McKenzie<br />
Clerk<br />
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
BY-LAW 131-2012<br />
Being a By-law to appoint members to the Arkona Cemetery Board<br />
WHEREAS:<br />
AND WHEREAS:<br />
THEREFORE:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> owns and operates the<br />
Arkona Cemetery;<br />
<strong>The</strong> Council deems it expedient to retain an Arkona Cemetery<br />
Board to deal with the non administrative duties at the<br />
Cemetery;<br />
<strong>The</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> enacts as<br />
follows:<br />
1. That the following persons shall comprise the Arkona<br />
Cemetery Board:<br />
Dave Jefferson<br />
Tony Koolen<br />
Shirley Perriam<br />
Viola Wight<br />
Fran Nichols<br />
2. That the Arkona Cemetery Board have the responsibility for<br />
non administrative duties at the Cemetery, as assigned by the<br />
<strong>Municipality</strong>.<br />
Read a FIRST and SECOND time this 3 rd <strong>of</strong> December, 2012.<br />
READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 3 rd DAY OF DECEMBER, 2012<br />
_____________________________<br />
MAYOR – Bill Weber<br />
_____________________________<br />
CLERK – Carol McKenzie<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
CL Report No. 142-2012 Tuesday, November 27, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Carol McKenzie, Clerk<br />
Renewal <strong>of</strong> the Port Franks Dockage Agreements<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
For review and direction<br />
REPORT<br />
For the past 30+ years, certain road allowance endings in Port Franks have been<br />
leased or “licensed” for use as docking areas, whereby the licensee has the care and<br />
control <strong>of</strong> the property, and re-rents the space for docking purposes. <strong>The</strong> original<br />
requests for the use <strong>of</strong> the road allowance endings was from the adjacent<br />
dockage/marina operators in order to strengthen the commercial businesses in Port<br />
Franks, and 4 still remain as part <strong>of</strong> these marina operations.<br />
In addition, in 2003, the <strong>Municipality</strong> entered into a 10 year agreement with residents on<br />
Armstrong West for the use <strong>of</strong> a property on Riverside Drive in Port Franks for dockage.<br />
<strong>The</strong> rate was set at ½ <strong>of</strong> the normal rate in recognition <strong>of</strong> the fact that the land transfers<br />
had not been completed at that time and that public access was permitted on the<br />
property. <strong>The</strong> land transfer has now been finalized, and the rationale for a reduced rate<br />
is no longer substantiated, especially since the property provides parking as well as<br />
dockage.<br />
<strong>The</strong> agreements were for a 5 year term (with the above noted exception <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Armstrong West group) which allowed the licensees to plan effectively for a longer time<br />
period, and all 6 <strong>of</strong> the agreements will expire prior to the 2013 boating season.<br />
FEES<br />
<strong>The</strong> original lease rates were based on tenders submitted, however, in 1990; the rates<br />
were standardized to a fee per lineal foot <strong>of</strong> “waterfront”, which inflated by the CPI each<br />
year. <strong>The</strong> rental rate for 2012 (for the non reduced docks) was $ 30.08 per lineal foot.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Licensees will be interested in knowing the municipality’s intentions with respect to<br />
the renewal <strong>of</strong> the licence agreements so that they can make the necessary plans for<br />
the future. If Council is amenable to continuing with the same formula for the next 5<br />
years, the licensees can be advised that the new agreements will be available in<br />
January 2013 after the December 2012 CPI is announced.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Carol McKenzie<br />
Clerk<br />
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
CL Report No. 143-2012 Wednesday, November 28, 2012<br />
TO:<br />
FROM:<br />
RE:<br />
Mayor Weber and Members <strong>of</strong> Council<br />
Carol McKenzie, Clerk<br />
Economic Development Task Force – Report<br />
RECOMMENDATION:<br />
That the Report from the Economic Development Task<br />
Force be received, and referred to the December 11, 2012<br />
Council meeting for discussion, and that the members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
E.D.T.F. be thanked for serving on the committee.<br />
REPORT<br />
Earlier this year, Council established an Economic Development Task Force with the<br />
mandate “To undertake the exploratory and background work necessary to establish an<br />
Economic Development Committee and prepare preliminary recommendation for<br />
Council for inclusion in the Strategic Plan”.<br />
11 members <strong>of</strong> the community were selected to serve on the Task Force, and the group<br />
brought knowledge, experience, and expertise in key groups such as<br />
hospitality/tourism, agriculture, retail/commercial, education, seniors, and youth.<br />
<strong>The</strong> group met 11 times over the past 7 months, and in addition to creating an updated<br />
“Business Directory”, has prepared the attached report <strong>of</strong> their investigations, with<br />
recommendations for Council to consider.<br />
<strong>The</strong> report is being provided at this time to allow Council members an opportunity to<br />
review the recommendations, and there will be an opportunity to review and discuss the<br />
report at the December 11 th meeting.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Carol McKenzie<br />
Clerk<br />
Attachment 1. – Economic Development Task Force Report<br />
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ECONOMIC TASK FORCE REPORT 2012 1<br />
LAMBTON SHORES ECONOMIC TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE<br />
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 2012<br />
By<br />
THE ECONOMIC TASK FORCE<br />
A report submitted in fulfillment <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> requirements for the Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> motion<br />
To establish recommendations for an Economic Development Standing Committee<br />
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ABSTRACT<br />
This report fulfills the mandate directed by the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Municipal Council 2012.<br />
It provides primary recommendations for the formation <strong>of</strong> an Economic Development Committee<br />
for <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> and secondary recommendations to the Economic Development Committee<br />
when formed. <strong>The</strong> mandate is as follows:<br />
To undertake the exploratory and background work necessary to establish an Economic<br />
Development Committee and prepare preliminary recommendation for Council for inclusion in<br />
the Strategic Plan.<br />
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<br />
This report would not have been possible without the invaluable team effort and hard<br />
work <strong>of</strong> the Economic Task Force members. <strong>The</strong> numerous hours given to ensure relevant and<br />
effective recommendations for the formation <strong>of</strong> the Economic Development Committee were<br />
priceless. <strong>The</strong> members <strong>of</strong> the Economic Task Force in no particular order were; Glen Baillie,<br />
Jerry Beernink, Mark Gilpin, Jean Hill, Sarah Hornblower, David Jefferson, James Munn, Lorie<br />
Scott, Jordy Speake, Martin Underwood, Glen Van Valkenburg, Bill Weber, Nicole Williamson,<br />
Doug Willsie and Julie Meister (Secretary).<br />
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TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
ABSTRACT .................................................................................................................................................. 2<br />
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 3<br />
CHAPTER ONE – FOCUS AND FRAMING ............................................................................................. 5<br />
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 5<br />
Systems Analysis <strong>of</strong> the Opportunity ......................................................................................................... 6<br />
Organizational Context .............................................................................................................................. 7<br />
CHAPTER TWO – CONDUCT OF RESEARCH ....................................................................................... 9<br />
Research Approach ....................................................................................................................................... 9<br />
Task Force Participants ............................................................................................................................ 10<br />
Task Force Conduct ................................................................................................................................. 11<br />
Data Analysis ........................................................................................................................................... 12<br />
Ethical Issues ............................................................................................................................................ 12<br />
CHAPTER THREE – TASK FORCE PROJECT RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS ............................. 13<br />
Task Force Findings ................................................................................................................................. 13<br />
CHAPTER FOUR – TASK FORCE IMPLICATIONS ............................................................................. 18<br />
Task Force Recommendations ................................................................................................................. 18<br />
Appendix A ................................................................................................................................................. 23<br />
General Survey ........................................................................................................................................... 23<br />
Appendix B ................................................................................................................................................. 25<br />
entreprenerial Survey .................................................................................................................................. 25<br />
Appendix C ................................................................................................................................................. 28<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> business directory ............................................................................................................ 28<br />
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CHAPTER ONE – FOCUS AND FRAMING<br />
Introduction<br />
<strong>The</strong> 2010 Municipal council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> began strategic planning meetings<br />
beginning 2011. During the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> strategic planning sessions council, through<br />
exercises designed to bring forth recommendations to amend and design the strategic plan,<br />
agreed that the formation <strong>of</strong> an Economic Development Committee (EDC) would greatly<br />
enhance council’s ability to act proactively with regards to Economic Development.<br />
<strong>The</strong> research and the recommendations within this report will allow proactive decisions<br />
by council to allow the <strong>Municipality</strong> to mature within the broader scope <strong>of</strong> the strategic plan.<br />
Timely recommendations from an EDC will give access to a more efficient use <strong>of</strong> time and allow<br />
information to be available from citizens focused upon economic development in <strong>Lambton</strong><br />
<strong>Shores</strong>.<br />
Council passed a motion to create an Economic Task Force (ETF) to create<br />
recommendations for the formation <strong>of</strong> an EDC providing the following mandate.<br />
To undertake the exploratory and background work necessary to establish an Economic<br />
Development Committee and prepare preliminary recommendation for Council for inclusion in<br />
the Strategic Plan.<br />
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Systems Analysis <strong>of</strong> the Opportunity<br />
<strong>The</strong> blend <strong>of</strong> Municipal Council and Economic Development <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Municipality</strong> is<br />
complex. <strong>The</strong> duty <strong>of</strong> the Council is to encourage Economic Development while balancing the<br />
needs and wants <strong>of</strong> the electorate. In certain circumstances the goals <strong>of</strong> the two are incongruent.<br />
While easily agreed that more jobs enhance the quality <strong>of</strong> life <strong>of</strong> residents, the perceptions <strong>of</strong> the<br />
nature <strong>of</strong> Economic Development is not always positive. On the other hand business willing to<br />
invest in the <strong>Municipality</strong> may find Municipal Policies restrictive and perceive a resistance to<br />
their objectives. Municipal Council must attempt to achieve the expectations <strong>of</strong> business while<br />
balancing the wishes <strong>of</strong> an electorate and the expectations <strong>of</strong> business.<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> is a diverse community <strong>of</strong> communities supporting many business<br />
sectors, varying from agriculture, tourism and all services, private and public. <strong>The</strong> opportunities<br />
available to these sectors also vary dramatically as the global economic system adjusts.<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> is also a <strong>Municipality</strong> that belongs to and is a partner the larger entity <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> County. <strong>The</strong> County also has the mandate to best balance the needs <strong>of</strong> an electorate and<br />
business interests on a larger scale. <strong>The</strong> importance <strong>of</strong> having policies and making decisions<br />
which are congruent with county policy is vital to ensure the minimum duplication <strong>of</strong> services<br />
and the greatest utilization <strong>of</strong> services available be used effectively.<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> is required to ensure that all provincial and Federal Acts are enforced<br />
and incorporated into municipal policies and by-laws. Policies incorporating these Acts may<br />
seem to disturb the balance between residents and business interests. It is important for council to<br />
know where its jurisdictional boundaries are and what options are available to minimize negative<br />
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effect.<br />
Organizational Context<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Municipal web site describes <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> as;<br />
A thriving community <strong>of</strong> neighbourhoods, both rural and urban, encompassing the<br />
shores <strong>of</strong> Lake Huron.<br />
(http://www.lambtonshores.ca/living/ourcommunity/index.htm 2001).<br />
And further explains that;<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> came to be when the Towns <strong>of</strong> Bosanquet<br />
and Forest, and the Villages <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong>dford, Arkona and Grand Bend amalgamated<br />
in 2001. <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> is home to …businesses and a longstanding farming<br />
industry. Our 12,000-plus residents include young families, retirees, and everyone<br />
in between. (http://www.lambtonshores.ca/living/ourcommunity/index.htm<br />
2001).<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> maintains a road infrastructure <strong>of</strong> approximately 700km <strong>of</strong> roads, paved<br />
and gravel, one sewer system with four sewage plant facilities, street lights throughout the<br />
<strong>Municipality</strong>, waterlines, two arenas, and numerous recreational parks and fields and trail<br />
systems.<br />
Official documents approved by the Municipal council and are utilized as guiding<br />
documents are; <strong>The</strong> Official plan, <strong>The</strong> Parks and Leisure Recreational Master Plan, <strong>The</strong><br />
Community Design Plan, <strong>The</strong> Roads Needs Study, <strong>The</strong> Grand Bend Beach Study and numerous<br />
policies ranging from; Grant procedures, liquor by-laws and various “good neighbour” by-laws.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> operations and running <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> is accomplished through a staff <strong>of</strong><br />
Municipal Employees which are divided into departments. <strong>The</strong> Municipal web site explains as<br />
follows;<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> is comprised <strong>of</strong> three departments:<br />
Community Service, Finance and Clerks.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Community Services Department is responsible for a multitude <strong>of</strong> municipal<br />
services in <strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>. From the maintenance and<br />
rehabilitation <strong>of</strong> our local infrastructure including roads, sewers, water mains,<br />
sidewalks, street lights, to parks, harbours, beaches and cemeteries. Community<br />
Services employees are a highly visible and familiar presence in the lives <strong>of</strong> the<br />
citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Finance Department is responsible for the administration and maintenance <strong>of</strong><br />
all financial records; including the day to day administration <strong>of</strong> the capital and<br />
operating budgets; financial reports, billing and collection <strong>of</strong> municipal taxes and<br />
water and sewer, processing <strong>of</strong> accounts receivables and accounts payable.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Clerks Department has responsibility for Council and Committee services,<br />
administration <strong>of</strong> Building Inspection, licensing, by-law enforcement including<br />
animal control, and parking enforcement, <strong>of</strong>ficial records, cemetery administration<br />
and the day to day administration <strong>of</strong> planning, zoning, and severances.<br />
(http://www.lambtonshores.ca/living/municipalservices/index.htm 2001).<br />
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CHAPTER TWO – CONDUCT OF RESEARCH<br />
Research Approach<br />
To complete the mandate from Council forming recommendations for the formation <strong>of</strong> an<br />
effective EDC, a research method needed to be selected. With the scope and scale <strong>of</strong> the<br />
mandate combined with a short research window opportunity and the availability <strong>of</strong> a small ETF<br />
group, an action research approach was determined.<br />
Action research allows for the use <strong>of</strong> qualitative and or quantitative research decisions to<br />
be combined and acted upon during the process. <strong>The</strong> opportunity to revisit assumptions and<br />
conclusions during the research process was deemed essential for this mandate. Using an action<br />
research process, a relatively small group is able to amend thought paths continuing towards the<br />
formation <strong>of</strong> recommendations necessary to complete this mandate.<br />
With recommendations <strong>of</strong> the ETF for the formation <strong>of</strong> an EDC the form <strong>of</strong> information<br />
encouraged was principally social in nature. Economic development for the; use <strong>of</strong>, bettering <strong>of</strong><br />
and growth <strong>of</strong> society directed the approach <strong>of</strong> the research chosen.<br />
Comprehensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the information gathered from residents and social<br />
institutions required to have contributions <strong>of</strong> social opinions encouraging a full and open<br />
opportunity to generate dialogue. <strong>The</strong>refore, a social based research approach was essential.<br />
Schutz writes;<br />
<strong>The</strong> basic postulate <strong>of</strong> the methodology <strong>of</strong> social science therefore must be the<br />
following: Choose the scheme <strong>of</strong> reference adequate to the problem you are<br />
interested in, consider its limits and possibilities, make its terms compatible and<br />
consistent with one another. (Schutz, 1970, 270.)<br />
Using this reasoning a qualitative approach to complete this mandate was decided.<br />
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For this mandate using a qualitative approach to the research a qualitative method<br />
encouraging insight to the needs <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong> was selected. Ted Palys in his book<br />
Research Decisions writes. “Exploratory research (sometimes called formu-lative research) aims<br />
to gain insights into a phenomenon <strong>of</strong>ten in order to formulate a more precise…hypothesis.”<br />
(T,Palys, 2003, 72.). Exploratory research, using an inductive method <strong>of</strong> qualitative research is<br />
strategic in nature which generates initial exploration where a theory or direction emerges.<br />
Allowing for the short time span combined with a small group to effectively meet the mandate<br />
and produce, relevant, insightful recommendations for council this method was selected.<br />
<strong>The</strong> recommendations for council to consider are the result <strong>of</strong> using an action research<br />
qualitative approach utilizing an inductive exploratory research method.<br />
Task Force Participants<br />
<strong>The</strong> formation <strong>of</strong> the ETF began with an advertisement for nine citizens to be selected to<br />
be members <strong>of</strong> the ETF. <strong>The</strong> quality <strong>of</strong> the applications dictated that the ETF be expanded to<br />
fourteen in order to include the largest cross-section <strong>of</strong> the population and to accept a<br />
representative <strong>of</strong> the Forest Business Improvement Association (BIA) and the Grand Bend<br />
Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce (CoC).<br />
Two Councillors were selected co-chairs <strong>of</strong> the ETF and the Mayor sat as ex-<strong>of</strong>ficio. One<br />
member <strong>of</strong> staff was present to keep minutes and record recommendations as identified.<br />
<strong>The</strong> ETF members consisted <strong>of</strong> representatives from; both genders, industry, agriculture,<br />
tourism, service representatives and ages ranging from twenty two to mid to late sixties. A broad<br />
spectrum <strong>of</strong> political ideologies was present allowing for full and productive debate.<br />
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Task Force Conduct<br />
With the members selected discussions were held to decide priorities and data collection<br />
methods for the recommendations. Meetings were held the first and third Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each<br />
month beginning in May through October. Meetings, while under the structure <strong>of</strong> a committee<br />
were modified to allow round table discussion encouraging the maximum flow <strong>of</strong> thoughts,<br />
concepts and assumptions to be discussed and debated.<br />
Invitations were extended to Tourism Sarnia <strong>Lambton</strong> (TSL), Sarnia <strong>Lambton</strong> Economic<br />
Partnership (SLEP) and the Sarnia <strong>Lambton</strong> Business Development Corporation (SLBDC) to<br />
explore partnerships and information.<br />
Teams were formed within the ETF to recognize what industry business types were<br />
available within <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> and tasked to create a master list to add to the existing SLEP<br />
data base.<br />
<strong>The</strong> ETF tasked itself with the creation <strong>of</strong> a mandate statement for the EDC to work<br />
within.<br />
Two surveys were created to receive data from the general public and<br />
entrepreneurs to verify and augment recommendations composed by the ETF. <strong>The</strong><br />
surveys were available in hard copy and also available on the Municipal web-site.<br />
Five public meetings were held throughout <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> to allow residents to give<br />
opinion and feedback and were asked to fill out the surveys.<br />
<strong>The</strong> data from the surveys were compiled and grouped according to the general consensus<br />
<strong>of</strong> the ETF.<br />
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Data Analysis<br />
ETF meetings were held under the format <strong>of</strong> a committee with flexibility through the use<br />
<strong>of</strong> a round table setting, enabling and promoting full and frank debate exploring all issues and<br />
assumptions regarding what economic development meant to each member <strong>of</strong> the ETF. Final<br />
recommendations and amendments to recommendations were voted upon and recorded in the<br />
minutes.<br />
Using the inductive exploratory method <strong>of</strong> qualitative research, survey results were<br />
analyzed in a qualitative manner identifying trends and grouping identifying deeper meaning to<br />
the data received. Open ended questions from both surveys were grouped into the following subsections;<br />
recreation, infrastructure, social, services, negative and positive.<br />
Ethical Issues<br />
Fewer than one hundred survey results were received for compilation; while valuable they<br />
represent only a small proportion <strong>of</strong> the general public. From this small proportion the ETF was<br />
careful not to focus exclusively and to focus more upon the general flavour <strong>of</strong> the information<br />
received and grouped for insight.<br />
Past history within <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> and political ideology were evident from all sides <strong>of</strong><br />
the debates. However, all participants respected the diverse points <strong>of</strong> view brought to the<br />
meetings and allowed to be heard. <strong>The</strong> amount <strong>of</strong> respect for the diplomatic methods used during<br />
the process allowed for civil and productive sessions.<br />
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CHAPTER THREE – TASK FORCE PROJECT RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS<br />
Task Force Findings<br />
Round table discussions identified a need for the EDC to have a mandate to work under.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following mandate was suggested.<br />
<strong>The</strong> definition <strong>of</strong> Economic Development as determined by the Economic Development Task<br />
Force is:<br />
Economic Development in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> is the process by which we create, retain and<br />
reinvest wealth by mobilizing human, financial, physical and natural resources which<br />
generate marketable goods and services, promote business retention and expansion and<br />
create job growth for the betterment <strong>of</strong> our citizens.<br />
Discussions identified that an EDC needs to be formed for the long term and that the<br />
most efficient committee for this body will be a standing committee.<br />
<strong>The</strong> E.D.T.F. will recommend that the committee be a standing committee rather than an<br />
adhoc committee. <strong>The</strong> E.D.T.F. also agreed that the committee should be advisory and have<br />
Councillors and people from the community with specific background knowledge. <strong>The</strong> chair<br />
does not have to be a Council member.<br />
<strong>The</strong> committee should include:<br />
Voting Members<br />
Non-Voting Members<br />
2 Councillors <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> C.A.O<br />
1 Mayor Advisory Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals- S.L.E.P & T.S.L.<br />
6-8 Citizens<br />
Sub-sequent debate <strong>of</strong> the membership <strong>of</strong> the EDC revolved around the importance <strong>of</strong><br />
having maximum representation at the municipal and county level. It was decided that a<br />
recommendation that a county council member be the best candidate to best represent <strong>Lambton</strong><br />
<strong>Shores</strong> as a member <strong>of</strong> the EDC. Further discussion revolved around the issue <strong>of</strong> whom. <strong>The</strong><br />
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<strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Deputy Mayor was identified as the <strong>of</strong>fice best suited to represent the EDC at two levels<br />
<strong>of</strong> government. <strong>The</strong> Deputy Mayor has access to both levels <strong>of</strong> government and even though the<br />
Mayor is ultimately accountable for the total operation <strong>of</strong> municipal government and therefore is<br />
hard pressed to place a large amount <strong>of</strong> focus on economic development a Deputy Mayor can<br />
work with the Mayor at the county level to have a more coherent strategy in forwarding the<br />
interest <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>.<br />
E.D.T.F. 12-0905-03 Moved by Glen Van Valkenburg<br />
Seconded by Sarah Hornblower<br />
That the recommendation for the makeup <strong>of</strong> the Economic Development Committee be<br />
altered to include:<br />
1 Mayor (Ex Officio)<br />
1 Deputy Mayor<br />
6 Citizens<br />
Discussions identified the importance <strong>of</strong> enhanced representation <strong>of</strong> economic<br />
development for <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> at the two tiers <strong>of</strong> government. Creating a permanent position<br />
tied to the political <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Deputy Mayor will alter the job description <strong>of</strong> that <strong>of</strong>fice. <strong>The</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
will be a member <strong>of</strong> the EDC but not necessarily the chair. <strong>The</strong> chair will be held by the most<br />
qualified member elected by the other members and approved by council. <strong>The</strong> EDC will be better<br />
able to advise council with a primary contact permanently tied to the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Deputy Mayor.<br />
<strong>The</strong> EDC will act as an advisory board for council and the Deputy Mayor will be able to more<br />
effectively represent <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> at the county level, ideally being involved with the county<br />
level economic development <strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
E.D.T.F. 12-0905-02 Moved by Sarah Hornblower<br />
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Seconded by Jean Hill<br />
That the Deputy Mayor be included on the Economic Development Committee, to<br />
promote economic development at the municipal and county levels.<br />
Carried<br />
Include mandate and job description for Deputy Mayor<br />
Discussions surrounding EDC funding identified the amount <strong>of</strong> work required by EDC<br />
members, conferences, expositions, travel, administration support and honourariums. It is<br />
recommended that an initial budget be approved after a staff report be requested to outline costs<br />
associated with it.<br />
Budget<br />
<strong>The</strong> Economic Development Committee will need an administrative budget and a budget<br />
to cover; supplies, marketing and promotional tools, mileage, honourariums, pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
development and conferences. <strong>The</strong> budget can be added to in the future, through requests to<br />
Council. <strong>The</strong> E.D.T.F. will recommend that the E.D.C. have a budget for the above items as a<br />
contingency fund. Large expenses such as the purchase <strong>of</strong> land, for example, would have to be<br />
passed through Council.<br />
Communication was a discussion area that reoccurred throughout the meetings and tied with it<br />
customer service from the municipal <strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
Communication<br />
Communication is important and a recommendation could be to develop a system to keep up to<br />
date on technology, to have information added to the website and to provide an email address to<br />
communicate through.<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> should brand itself as a place to grow for everybody. <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> needs to<br />
have a sustainable economy and community and promote positive growth.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is a strong belief that farmland must be left as farmland.<br />
We can’t force development.<br />
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SURVEY COMPILATION AND TRENDS<br />
A full transcript <strong>of</strong> all survey comments can be made available upon request.<br />
Using the structure determined at the September 19 meeting, the survey results for general survey<br />
questions 6, 7, and entrepreneurial survey questions14 and 15 were sorted into the following categories:<br />
a Recreation<br />
b Infrastructure<br />
c Social<br />
d Services (including tourist services)<br />
e Negative (comment not related to question)<br />
f Positive (comment not related to question)<br />
-- Not Applicable<br />
General survey question 8 will also be included in the report, however the answers did not require sorting<br />
as the question was simply asking for a definition.<br />
General Survey Question 5 Results<br />
Question 6 Results<br />
Infrastructure and social seem to be the biggest concerns.<br />
If you compare the results from question 5 and question 6, they support each other.<br />
Question 7 Results<br />
<strong>The</strong> citizens want better services<br />
and infrastructure. Overall, they're<br />
satisfied with the recreation, and<br />
social aspects. <strong>The</strong> negative<br />
comments are centered around<br />
some decisions that were made.<br />
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Entrepreneurial Question 14 Results<br />
Question 15 Results<br />
<strong>The</strong>re were a lot <strong>of</strong> negative responses for question 14. Recreation, services and infrastructure are all<br />
considered good improvements in the past five years.<br />
For question 15, infrastructure such as sewers and parking and some services are considered projects to<br />
be completed to improve quality <strong>of</strong> life in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>.<br />
Many negative comments throughout the survey reflected a perception that customer<br />
service around information from the municipal <strong>of</strong>fice was insufficient. Customer service was the<br />
main theme <strong>of</strong> complaint. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Municipality</strong> is currently performing a survey to gather research<br />
concerning communication. It is recommended that the results <strong>of</strong> that future survey be referred to<br />
the EDC for study and inclusion in the resulting reference material listed in this document. Both<br />
surveys showed a need for continuous improvement surrounding; infrastructure, social and<br />
recreation. <strong>The</strong> EDC identifying the most economical and effective mechanisms to strategically<br />
provide guidance to council should be a recommendation.<br />
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CHAPTER FOUR – TASK FORCE IMPLICATIONS<br />
Task Force Recommendations<br />
<strong>The</strong> ETF has broken the recommendations to council into two sets. <strong>The</strong> first are<br />
recommendations to fulfill the primary mandate <strong>of</strong> the ETF, “prepare preliminary<br />
recommendation for Council for inclusion in the Strategic Plan”. <strong>The</strong> second set <strong>of</strong><br />
recommendations fulfills the secondary mandate <strong>of</strong> the ETF, “To undertake the exploratory and<br />
background work necessary to establish an Economic Development Committee”. All<br />
recommendations were ratified by Motion conducted by the ETF.<br />
<strong>The</strong> ETF recommends that the follow recommendations to council be accepted and<br />
implemented for the formation <strong>of</strong> an EDC.<br />
Recommendation 1<br />
That a standing committee be formed to address and provide recommendations to council<br />
regarding Economic Development. This standing committee shall be called the Economic<br />
Development Committee (EDC).<br />
1a It is recommended that the EDC be formed by February, 2013.<br />
1b<br />
It is recommended that applicants have a knowledge <strong>of</strong> or experience in one or all the<br />
following fields; economic development, marketing, information technology, sociology,<br />
municipal and or government affairs, systems theory, adult education, representing a<br />
cross section <strong>of</strong> diverse interests.<br />
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1c<br />
It is recommended that the Mayor and Deputy Mayor along with at least three private<br />
citizen whom were members <strong>of</strong> the ETF interview and provide recommendation <strong>of</strong><br />
applicants to be members <strong>of</strong> the EDC to council.<br />
Recommendation 2<br />
That a guiding mandate <strong>of</strong> the EDC be accepted by council as follows:<br />
Economic Development in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> is the process by which we create, retain and<br />
reinvest wealth by promoting business retention and expansion to stimulate job growth<br />
for the betterment <strong>of</strong> our citizens.<br />
Recommendation 3<br />
That the EDC shall consist <strong>of</strong> voting and non voting members as follows.<br />
Voting members shall include; Mayor (Ex Officio), Deputy Mayor, 6 private citizens.<br />
Non-voting members shall include if required; <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> CAO, SLEP, TSL and<br />
any advisors felt to be necessary.<br />
3a<br />
<strong>The</strong> term length <strong>of</strong> the 6 private citizens shall consist <strong>of</strong> 1, 2 and 4 year terms beginning<br />
mid term <strong>of</strong> the municipal election to ensure overlap <strong>of</strong> expertise and knowledge.<br />
3b<br />
<strong>The</strong> EDC shall meet as a committee as necessary to fulfill the mandate <strong>of</strong> the EDC.<br />
Recommendation 4<br />
That the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Deputy Mayor be amended to include the position <strong>of</strong><br />
Economic Development representative at the municipal level, to advise council as the<br />
EDC member and to advocate for <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> at the <strong>Lambton</strong> County level. It is<br />
recommended that the next municipal election all candidates wishing to run for the <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
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<strong>of</strong> Deputy Mayor be advised <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Deputy Mayor responsibilities as defined by<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>.<br />
4a<br />
<strong>The</strong> Deputy Mayor shall attempt to be appointed to relevant economic development<br />
boards and committees at the county level.<br />
Recommendation 5<br />
That a staff report through the chief clerk’s <strong>of</strong>fice be submitted to council regarding a<br />
permanent budget allocation for the EDC. <strong>The</strong> staff report is to include; honourariums,<br />
administration, conferences, supplies, marketing and promotional tools, mileage and any<br />
other costs that should be considered.<br />
Recommendation 6<br />
That the Chief Clerks <strong>of</strong>fice provides a briefing package outlining opportunities and<br />
restrictions with regards to the Municipal Act and <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> By-Laws affecting the EDC.<br />
<strong>The</strong> ETF recommends that the following recommendations for areas <strong>of</strong> immediate<br />
concern be forwarded to the EDC or <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> primary interest.<br />
Recommendation F:<br />
F1<br />
That the EDC follow the; <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> procedural by-law, the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong><br />
code <strong>of</strong> conduct and the Municipal Act with regards to standing committees and<br />
service boards.<br />
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F2<br />
That the EDC create a master document to act as a constitution to work within<br />
following the recommendations <strong>of</strong> the ETF report.<br />
F3<br />
That the EDC work towards attaining the strategic directives <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Lambton</strong><br />
<strong>Shores</strong> Strategic Plan.<br />
F4<br />
That the EDC study the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> communication mediums to the general<br />
public and industry. IE; Web-site’s, advertising, promotion, industrial and<br />
agricultural initiatives, tourism and information technology.<br />
F5<br />
That the EDC augment and continue to enhance the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Business<br />
Directory compiled by the ETF.<br />
F6<br />
That the EDC explore and enhance partnerships with all levels <strong>of</strong> government<br />
Economic Development organizations and identify and eliminate duplication <strong>of</strong><br />
services. IE; SLEP, TSL,SLBDC.<br />
F7<br />
That the EDC provide recommendations to council as required <strong>of</strong> policies<br />
pertinent to improve the strategic plan.<br />
F8<br />
That the EDC provide recommendations to council on questions directed from<br />
council.<br />
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F9<br />
That the EDC explore the strategic policies <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> regarding; service<br />
fees, land acquisition, parking policies.<br />
F10<br />
That the EDC identify economical and effective mechanisms to strategically<br />
provide guidance to council surrounding; services, recreation and infrastructure.<br />
F11<br />
That the EDC identify and provide recommendations to council on issues it feels<br />
will best serve the municipality <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> long term economic<br />
development.<br />
F12<br />
That Council informs the EDC <strong>of</strong> any changes or amendments to the Strategic<br />
Plan.<br />
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APPENDIX A<br />
GENERAL SURVEY<br />
Economic Development Task Force - General Survey<br />
Please take a moment or two to fill out this survey <strong>of</strong>fered by the Economic Development Task Force. We would like to ensure that while<br />
we are<br />
creating our objectives and goals for the Economic Development Commitee we are taking the community's issues into account as well. We<br />
appreciate your time.<br />
1. Are you...<br />
2. What age range do you fall into?<br />
3. Please indicate what town / area you live in:<br />
4. Please indicate what town / area you shop most <strong>of</strong>ten in:<br />
Male<br />
<br />
Female<br />
<br />
18 30<br />
<br />
31 50<br />
<br />
51 70<br />
<br />
71 +<br />
<br />
Arkona<br />
<br />
Forest<br />
<br />
Grand Bend<br />
<br />
Ipperwash<br />
<br />
Port Franks<br />
<br />
<strong>The</strong>dford<br />
<br />
Other (please specify)<br />
Arkona<br />
<br />
Forest<br />
<br />
Grand Bend<br />
<br />
Ipperwash<br />
<br />
Port Franks<br />
<br />
<strong>The</strong>dford<br />
<br />
Other (please specify)<br />
Economic Development Task Force - General Survey<br />
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5. Please list the three things that you like most about the economic<br />
development <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>:<br />
6. Please list the three things that you feel need the most improvement<br />
regarding<br />
economic development in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>:<br />
7. If we could do one thing to help you, as a business or an individual, what<br />
would that be?<br />
(Please specify either for a business or an individual.)<br />
8. Please define what 'economic development' means to you.<br />
9. If you own a business that operates within <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>, which segment do<br />
you<br />
believe your business fits into?<br />
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APPENDIX B<br />
ENTREPRENERIAL SURVEY<br />
Economic Development Task Force - Entrepreneurial Survey<br />
Please take a moment or two to fill out this survey <strong>of</strong>fered by the Economic Development Task Force. We would like to ensure that while<br />
we are<br />
creating our objective and goals for the Economnic Development Committee we are taking the community's issues into account as well.<br />
We<br />
appreciate your time.<br />
1. Is your business currently in operation (2012)?<br />
2. If yes, how long has your business been in operation?<br />
3. If no, what year did your business cease operation?<br />
4. Which <strong>of</strong> the following sectors would best describe your primary business<br />
activity?<br />
5. Would you classify your business as...<br />
Yes<br />
<br />
No<br />
<br />
< 2 years<br />
<br />
2 5<br />
years<br />
<br />
6 9<br />
years<br />
<br />
> 10 years<br />
<br />
Consumer Retail<br />
<br />
Manufacturing / Fabrication<br />
<br />
Consumer Services<br />
<br />
Construction<br />
<br />
Agriculture<br />
<br />
Tourism / Hospitality<br />
<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Services<br />
<br />
Medical / Health / Wellness Provider<br />
<br />
Fulltime<br />
<br />
Parttime<br />
<br />
Seasonal<br />
<br />
Economic Development Task Force - Entrepreneurial Survey<br />
6. Is your business registered as a...<br />
7. How many fulltime<br />
positions are employed in your business, including the owner(s)?<br />
8. How many parttime<br />
or seasonal positions would you employ annually?<br />
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9. On a scale from 110,<br />
with 10 being outstanding and 1 being dismal, how would you rate<br />
your business acitivity since 2010?<br />
10. Looking into your crystal ball, do you think opportunities exist within<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong><br />
and area to expand your business operations?<br />
11. In your opinion, have you seen the number <strong>of</strong> new businesses coming to<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong><br />
<strong>Shores</strong>...<br />
Dismal 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Outstanding<br />
<br />
Proprietorship<br />
<br />
Partnership<br />
<br />
Corporation<br />
<br />
Not registered<br />
<br />
1 3<br />
<br />
4 6<br />
<br />
7 9<br />
<br />
10 or more<br />
<br />
0<br />
<br />
1 3<br />
<br />
4 6<br />
<br />
7 9<br />
<br />
10 or more<br />
<br />
Yes<br />
<br />
No<br />
<br />
Increasing<br />
<br />
Decreasing<br />
<br />
Remaining constant<br />
<br />
Economic Development Task Force - Entrepreneurial Survey<br />
12. On a scale <strong>of</strong> 1 10,<br />
how would you rate the <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> Council and staff on their<br />
sensitivity to local business issues, with one being totally out <strong>of</strong> touch and<br />
10 being totally<br />
in tune with the issues?<br />
13. Overall, are you satisfied that you get good value for the cost <strong>of</strong> local<br />
government to<br />
your business?<br />
14. In your opinion, what is the best thing that has happened in the past 5<br />
years in<br />
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<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> to improve the quality <strong>of</strong> life for the residents?<br />
15. In your opinion, what is the one thing you would like to see completed to<br />
improve the<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> life in <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>?<br />
Thank you for you time. Your opinions and information are very important.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following questions are optional.<br />
16. Business Name:<br />
17. Owner<br />
18. Phone<br />
19. Address<br />
20. Email<br />
Your suggestions and constructive criticisms are extremel<br />
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APPENDIX C<br />
LAMBTON SHORES BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
This business directory is a partial list <strong>of</strong> all information compiled. A full list <strong>of</strong> all information is<br />
available upon request.<br />
CompanyName PO Box Address City<br />
<strong>The</strong> Lawnmaster RR #2 Seaforth<br />
Arkona Appliances Inc. PO Box 10 7333 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Arkona Dental Office PO Box 148 14 Union Street Arkona<br />
Arkona Fairways Golf Club PO Box 16 8562 Townsend Line East Arkona<br />
Arkona Food Market 7291 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Arkona Foot Clinic 7335 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Arkona Hair Station 7343 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Arkona Home Hardware PO Box 249 8483 Townsend Line Arkona<br />
Arkona Medical Centre PO Box 99 14 Union Street East Arkona<br />
Arkona Medical Centre Dispensary PO Box 119 14 Union Street East Arkona<br />
Arkona Orchards 7405 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Beechwood Agri Services 8502 Birnam Line Arkona<br />
Can-Fuels GoCo Station 7326 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Captured Innocence Photography PO Box 130 Arkona<br />
Collins Barrow, KMD, LLP PO Box 188 7285 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Colorcraft Auto Glass - Arkona PO Box 305 8488 Townsend Line Arkona<br />
Custom Motorsports 7145 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Elim Bible Chapel 8457 Townsend Line Arkona<br />
Ernie Herrington Excavating and Trucking 9318 Townsend Line Arkona<br />
Fair Haven Mission Farm 9096 Townsend Line Arkona<br />
GoCo Gas Bar, Carwash, Laundromat & Convenience Store 7326 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Goertz Electric Ltd. PO Box 131 7930 Townsend Line Arkona<br />
Goertz Farm Systems Ltd. PO Box 131 7930 Townsend Line Arkona<br />
Heritage Acres Bird & Pet Nutrition Inc. PO Box 223 7283 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
McKenzie & Henderson Ltd 7190 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Mid-Lam Heating & Cooling 8482 Townsend Line Arkona<br />
Old Country Store, <strong>The</strong> 7341 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Parking Area Maintenance 1474 River Drive Arkona<br />
Peter Thuss & Sons Ltd. PO Box 35 7145 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Postma & Mancell PO Box 188 7285 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
R S Appliance Repair Ltd PO Box 206 8346 Townsend Line Line West Arkona<br />
Rock Glen Family Resort 8685 Rock Glen Road Arkona<br />
Rock Glen Motel & Restaurant PO Box 111 7502 Arkona Road North Arkona<br />
Roder Turkey Farms Limited PO Box 189 6997 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Sisler Electric Inc. PO Box 29 7518 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Teeple, Drs. Mark & Ralph-Optometrists PO Box 177 8462 Townsend Line Arkona<br />
Thuss Greenhouses & Garden Centre 9195 Townsend Line West Arkona<br />
Van Gorp, Dianne - RMT 7335 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Direct Dent Autobody 6731 Wisbeach Road Arkona<br />
Medway Homes PO Box 89 Arva<br />
Elliot, McGregor & Associates 6324 Townsend Line Forest<br />
Pinewood Motel 9717 Army Camp Road LS<br />
<strong>The</strong> Whole Pig 37871 Dashwood Road Dashwood<br />
Exeter Home Furniture 467 Main Street Exeter<br />
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Ausable Bayfield Conservation, Kari Jean 71108 Morrison Line Exeter<br />
Ausable Bayfield Conservation, Mari Veliz 71108 Morrison Line Exeter<br />
Ausable Bayfield Conservation, Tom Prout 71108 Morrison Line Exeter<br />
Ausable Bayfield Conservation, Judith Parker 71108 Morrison Line Exeter<br />
3 Cozy Corner Cabins 19 Queens Avenue<br />
Grand<br />
Bend<br />
4 Absolute Luxury Rental Southcott Pines<br />
Grand<br />
Bend<br />
A Beach O'Pines Cottage<br />
9969 Huron Drive<br />
Grand<br />
Bend<br />
A Cedar Bank or Shoeline Drive Retreat<br />
A Grand Hideaway B & B<br />
A Shoreline Drive Retreat and A Lakehouse<br />
A Southcott Summer<br />
71712 Cedar Bank Lane and/or<br />
10382 Shoreline Drive, Southcott<br />
Pines<br />
9890 Elizabeth Street<br />
10325 Maplewood Drive<br />
10297 Brewster Blvd<br />
Accents Hair & Gift Studio 47 Ontario Street North Unit 9<br />
ACE Stain and Paint Box 457 8 Elmwood Avenue<br />
Anne Thornton<br />
Ann's Cottage<br />
25 Huron Street<br />
Appleby Real Estate PO Box 1439 25 Ontario Street South<br />
Apropos PO Box 929 83 Main Street<br />
Apropos After Five<br />
Archies Beach Company<br />
85 Main Street<br />
55 Main Street<br />
Archies Surf Shop PO Box 1488 42 Main Street<br />
Architeer Canada Inc<br />
ATO Construction<br />
21 Wondergrove Crescent<br />
12 Warwick Street<br />
Aunt Gussie's PO Box 298 135 Ontario Street South<br />
Ausable Produce Company Ltd.<br />
Ausable River's Edge Apartments<br />
Ausable Transport Ltd.<br />
Aux Sables Inn<br />
B.J.'s Restaurant & Accomodation<br />
Back In Time Classic Diner<br />
8466 Goosemarsh Line<br />
6 Main Street West<br />
8466 Goosemarsh Line<br />
236 Ontario Street South<br />
15 Main Street<br />
31 Ontario Street North<br />
Ballies Picture Framing PO Box 508 22-81 Crescent Street<br />
Baltessen Excavating<br />
9500 Greenway Road<br />
Bank <strong>of</strong> Montreal - Grand Bend PO Box 430 6 Ontario Street<br />
Barclay GL Ins Inc<br />
Beach Huts<br />
34 Ontario Street<br />
4 Elmwood Avenue<br />
Grand<br />
Bend<br />
Grand<br />
Bend<br />
Grand<br />
Bend<br />
Grand<br />
Bend<br />
Grand<br />
Bend<br />
Grand<br />
Bend<br />
Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Grand<br />
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Beach Realty Inc PO Box 460 98 Ontario Street South<br />
Beaches and Dreams<br />
Beachwood Auto Sales PO Box 657 55 Ontario Street North<br />
Beauty n' <strong>The</strong> Beach Hair Studio<br />
45 Main Street East<br />
Beer Store - Grand Bend PO Box 70 21 Ontario Street North<br />
Best Cooling Systems<br />
345 Ontario Street South<br />
Best's Restaurant & Homemade Ice Cream<br />
345 Ontario Street South<br />
Bikiniland Cottage<br />
41 Main Street<br />
Bikiniland Inc. PO Box 203 67 Main Street<br />
Birchbark Trailer Park<br />
36501 Dashwood Road<br />
Blue Water Motel & Cottages PO Box 279 121 Ontario Street South<br />
Bluewater Cottage PO Box 236 7 Park Avenue<br />
Bluewater Windows & Doors<br />
48 Ontario Street<br />
Bob Case Plumbing and Heating<br />
71054 Bluewater Highway<br />
Bonnie Doone Manor-On-<strong>The</strong>-Beach PO Box 550 16 Government Road<br />
Brookside Cottages<br />
By the Old River Bed & Breakfast<br />
10128 John Street<br />
Canada Post Corporation - Grand Bend 81 Crescent Street Unit 20<br />
Casual Industries Inc<br />
Highway 83 East<br />
Century 21 First Canadian Corp. - Grand Bend PO Box 119 99 Ontario Street South Unit C<br />
Christine Bregman, Copyeditor<br />
8394 Haig Line<br />
Clay, Dr. Robert PO Box 338 29 Gill Road<br />
Coco's Hotel, Restaurant & Night Club<br />
62 Main Street<br />
Coldwell Banker / Appleby Real Estate Inc. PO Box 1439 25 Ontario Street South<br />
Coleson Freight Carriers Ltd.<br />
10162 John Street<br />
Colonial Hotel PO Box 190 1 Main Street<br />
Country Market Shell<br />
71146 Bluewater Highway<br />
Cozy Corner Cabins PO Box 816 19 Queens Avenue<br />
Creative Quilting with Sandra<br />
8772 Timberwood Trail<br />
Curdea's Home<br />
10169 Beaver Dam Crescent<br />
Custom Catering by Stephen & Barbara PO Box 1122 12 Ontario Street S<br />
D. Culbard Studio 30 Ontario Street South<br />
Dale's Antique Market<br />
10410 Lakeshore Road<br />
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Day, Dr. Gerry - Grand Bend<br />
43 Main Street East<br />
DeJong's Grand Bend Clothing Inc.<br />
47 Main Street<br />
Delta Cooling PO Box 57 10043 Old River Road<br />
Denny's Drive In<br />
86 Ontario St South<br />
Doug Jennison Contracting Inc. PO Box 418 70114 Grand Bend Line East<br />
Duncan Emm Cottage and B&B<br />
8 Huron Ave<br />
E.K.I. Electric PO Box 665 33930 North Street<br />
Earthy Designs & Landscaping<br />
8345 Goosemarsh Line<br />
ELS and Company Inc. PO Box 969 45 Main Street East Unit 2<br />
Englert, Dr. Peter<br />
69 Main Street East<br />
F.I.N.E. A Restaurant<br />
42 Ontario Street South<br />
Fifth Avenue Collection<br />
8352 Goosemarsh Line<br />
Fisher Corporation PO Box 1180 81 Crescent Street Unit 30<br />
Foodies <strong>of</strong> Grand Bend<br />
13 Main Street West<br />
Four Seasons Lawn Care and Property Maintenance PO Box 1138<br />
Friends <strong>of</strong> Pinery Park Savanna <strong>Shores</strong> Nature Store, <strong>The</strong> PO Box 40 9526 Lakeshore Road<br />
Gables Tavern, <strong>The</strong><br />
5 Main Street<br />
Gaiser Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc. PO Box 219 81 Crescent Street Unit 2<br />
George<br />
28 Main Street<br />
Ginont Distributing PO Box 10 102500 Princess Street<br />
Goosemarsh Custom Cabinetry<br />
8707 Goosemarsh Line<br />
GP Posh PO Box 129 139 Ontario Street<br />
Grand Beach Realty PO Box 460 97 Shannon Blvd<br />
Grand Bend & Area Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce PO Box 248 81 Crescent Street Unit 1<br />
Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre PO Box 1269 69 Main Street East<br />
Grand Bend Art Centre<br />
65 River Road<br />
Grand Bend Beach House<br />
Grand Bend Car Wash<br />
345 Ontario Street South<br />
Grand Bend Chiropractic Health Centre<br />
54 Ontario Street South<br />
Grand Bend Clothing (DeJong's) PO Box 52 47 Main Street<br />
Grand Bend Clothing Co. PO Box 52 45 Main Street<br />
Grand Bend Community Health Centre PO Box 1269 69 Main Street East<br />
Grand Bend Convenience Store & Esso<br />
78 Green Acres Crescent South<br />
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Grand Bend Cruising Club<br />
44 Greenacres Drive<br />
Grand Bend Decorating Centre PO Box 578 46 Ontario Street<br />
Grand Bend Farmers' Market<br />
8394 Haig Line<br />
Grand Bend Fitness Centre<br />
37 Ontario Street North<br />
Grand Bend Harbour PO Box 340 55 River Road<br />
Grand Bend Heating Plus<br />
14 Main Street<br />
Grand Bend Motorplex PO Box 668 70292 Bullock Line<br />
Grand Bend Optometry Clinic<br />
43 Main Street East<br />
Grand Bend Produce Co. Ltd.<br />
10026 Walker Road<br />
Grand Bend Rona PO Box 1449 57 Ontario Street South<br />
Grand Bend Sport Parachuting Center Inc. PO Box 777 Unit C<br />
Grand Bend Taxi 18 Ontario Street, Hwy #21<br />
Grand Bend U-Store-It<br />
10109 Jennison Crescent<br />
Grand Bend Veterinary Service<br />
47 Ontario Street North<br />
Grand Bend Yacht Club PO Box 403 55 River Road<br />
Grand Bend's B & B PO Box 688 56 Ontario Street<br />
Grand Cove PO Box 217 Highway 21<br />
Grandpa Jimmy's Scottish Bakery & Tearoom PO Box 571 36 Ontario Street North<br />
Grapevine <strong>of</strong> Grand Bend PO Box 844 30 Ontario Street South<br />
Gray Insurance Brokers Inc. - Grand Bend PO Box 804 46 Ontario Street South<br />
Green Acres Suite and Bed & Breakfast PO Box 637 16 Green Acres Crescent<br />
Green Haven Trailer Park PO Box 72 52 Ontario Street North<br />
Growling Gator<br />
86 Main Street West<br />
H & L Forming Limited<br />
9500 Greenway Road<br />
Hair Bend'rs<br />
38 Ontario Street South<br />
Higgins Systems Cleaning Services<br />
8677 Goosemarsh Line<br />
Homelife London Realty Inc PO Box 1419 44 Sauble Road<br />
House <strong>of</strong> Flags, <strong>The</strong> PO Box 401 98 Ontario Street South<br />
HR360<br />
40 Ontario Street South<br />
Huron Country Playhouse<br />
70689 B Line<br />
Huron <strong>Shores</strong> Property Management Inc. PO Box 1090 23 Main Street Unit 1<br />
I'm Starv'n Roadhouse & Drive-Up<br />
7111 Bluewater Highway North<br />
Island Beach Company PO Box 163 40 Main Street<br />
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J Dee's Summerhouse<br />
23 Main Street<br />
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Jacqui's Hair Shoppe PO Box 517 RR #1<br />
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Jeannette's Hair Classics<br />
8323 Goosemarsh Line<br />
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Joseph T. Santoro Barrister & Solicitor<br />
98 Ontario Street South<br />
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Jud Bumstead Financial PO Box 804 46 Ontario Street South<br />
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Kazwear Swimwear (Grand Bend) PO Box 1059 80 Main Street<br />
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Kelders Trailer Sales Inc.<br />
9921 Lakeshore Road<br />
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Klondyke Trailer Park Inc.<br />
9921 Lakeshore Road<br />
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Lake Smith Conservationists<br />
8588 Goosemarsh Line<br />
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Lakeshore Advance, <strong>The</strong> PO Box 1195 58 Ontario Street North<br />
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Lakeshore Coin-Operated Laundry<br />
345 Ontario Street South<br />
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Lakeside Lawn & Property Maintenance PO Box 22 28 Gill Road<br />
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<strong>Lambton</strong> Heritage Museum<br />
10035 Museum Road<br />
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LCBO - Grand Bend<br />
99 Ontario Street<br />
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MacDermid & Associates - <strong>The</strong> Co-Operators, Grand Bend PO Box 302 38 Main Street South<br />
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MacLachlan Insurance Brokers Ltd. - Grand Bend PO Box 1180 30-81 Crescent Street<br />
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Mac's Convenience Stores Inc. - Grand Bend PO Box 579 21 Ontario Street North<br />
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McIntyre TV & Appliances Inc.<br />
9622 Dalton Road<br />
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Melanie Snyder - Massage Practitioner PO Box 457 8 Elmwood Avenue<br />
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Merry Rags Inc. PO Box 489 456 Highway 21<br />
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Michael G. Forrester<br />
82 Ontario Street South<br />
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Mills Income Tax Service<br />
9865 Wilbert Street<br />
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Miss Pia Jane 7602 Ransford Drive <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Morden Communications Inc.<br />
9942 Pinetree Crescent<br />
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Mortgage Intelligence - Suncoast Team PO Box 989 45 Ontario Street South<br />
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Mossop Media<br />
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New Orleans Pizza - Grand Bend PO Box 1426 15 Ontario Street South<br />
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New Venice Corp. Ltd.<br />
10314 Old River Road<br />
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No Frills<br />
98 Ontario Street<br />
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Oakwood Resort PO Box 400 Highway 21<br />
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O'Connor, Dr. William<br />
69 Main Street East<br />
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Oke Woodsmith Building Systems Inc.<br />
70964 Bluewater Highway<br />
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Om Yoga Studio 22 Ontario Street Grand<br />
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Ontario Provincial Police - Grand Bend<br />
58 Main Street<br />
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P.O.G. Inc PO Box 699 1 Pearl Place<br />
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Paddingtons Pub PO Box 837 18 Ontario Street<br />
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Peckitt's Men's Wear PO Box 1389 78 Ontario Street South<br />
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Perfect Image Tattoo & Piercing<br />
51 Main Street<br />
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Perry's Cottages<br />
43 Elmwood Avenue<br />
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Pine Dale Motor Inn PO Box 191 107 Ontario Street South<br />
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Pineridge Construction PO Box 1252 1 Warwick Avenue<br />
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Pinery Antique Flea Market PO Box 1183 RR #2<br />
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Pinery Bluff Developments - 1625848 Ont. Ltd.<br />
9734 Lakeshore Road<br />
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Pinery Park Store<br />
9526 Lakeshore Road<br />
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Pinery Provincial Park<br />
9526 Lakeshore Road<br />
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Pines Bed & Breakfast, <strong>The</strong><br />
PO BOX<br />
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9976 Riverview Road<br />
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Piper's Enterprises<br />
10406 Brewster Boulevard<br />
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Pizza Delight<br />
99 Ontario Street South<br />
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Pizza Place & Dairy Dip PO Box 488 76 Main Street<br />
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Platinum Builders Inc. RR #2<br />
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Pratt Denture Clinic<br />
14 Ontario Street North<br />
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PRM Claim Services Ltd. PO Box 998 Unit A<br />
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Prosper's Garage<br />
70793 Bluewater Highway<br />
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Prudential Family Realty, Brokerage PO Box 698 27 Queens Avenue<br />
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Purdy's at the Bend<br />
59 River Road<br />
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Quality Tree Service<br />
90 Gill Road<br />
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Rainbow Bridge R R 2<br />
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RBC Dominion Securities Inc. - Grand Bend PO Box 1177 81 Crescent Street Unit 2B<br />
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Re/Max Bluewater Realty Inc - Doug Pedlar PO Box 1223 38 Ontario Street S - Suite 2<br />
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Re/Max Bluewater Realty Inc. PO Box 1223 46 Ontario Street South<br />
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Richard Ford<br />
28 Ontario Street South<br />
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Richmon Gallery PO Box 127 30 Alberta Street<br />
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River Road Gallery<br />
63 River Road<br />
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Rivers Edge Apartments<br />
6 Main Street<br />
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Robert Green & Assoc. PO Box 700 90 Ontario Street South Unit 5<br />
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Robert Q's Travel Mart - Grand Bend 58 Ontario Street North Grand<br />
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 398<br />
20 Municipal Drive<br />
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Royal LePage Heartland Realty<br />
31 Ontario Street North<br />
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Rus-Ton Family Campground PO Box 604 9787 Lakeshore Road<br />
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Salon 21 PO Box 940 27 Ontario Street South<br />
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Salon 8180<br />
5 Oak Street South<br />
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Sandhaven Cottage<br />
8323 Goosemarsh Line<br />
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Schoolhouse Restarurant<br />
19-81 Crescent Street<br />
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Sea Jewels PO Box 595 38 Main Street<br />
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Sears Canada Inc. Catalogue Store - Grand Bend PO Box 401 98 Ontario Street<br />
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Shady Oaks General Store R R 2<br />
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Shivers n Shakes<br />
10152 Lakeshore Road<br />
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Shoppers Drug Mart (Grand Bend) PO Box 1030 65 Main Street East<br />
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Shoreline by Sharen Realty<br />
51 Ontario Street South<br />
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Sign Designs Ont R R 2<br />
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Skirt<br />
38 Main Street<br />
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Smackwater Jacks Taphouse<br />
71 River Road<br />
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Sobeys - Grand Bend<br />
63 Main Street E<br />
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South Bend Service<br />
9765 Lakeshore Road<br />
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Southwest Marine Services PO Box 1499 Highway 21<br />
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Sport Med, Inc.<br />
38 Ontario Street South<br />
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Squeeze Inn<br />
32 Queens Avenue<br />
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Star Taxi Service<br />
30 Main Street West<br />
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Starlite Drive-In <strong>The</strong>atre PO Box 1405 36752 Crediton Road<br />
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Studs for your Duds<br />
8392 Goosemarsh Lane<br />
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Subway Sandwiches & Salads - Grand Bend PO Box 1319 32 Ontario Street North<br />
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Summer in the Bend<br />
33 Elmwood Avenue<br />
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Suncoast Sign Company PO Box 401 98 Ontario Street<br />
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Sunset Arts<br />
53 River Road<br />
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Sunset House Café / Jalepeno's<br />
85 Main Street<br />
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Sutton Group Select Realty (Grand Bend)<br />
26 Ontario Street North<br />
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TD Canada Trust - Grand Bend PO Box 609 81 Crescent Crescent Unit 24<br />
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Tender Spot V & S Department Store PO Box 426 20 Main Street<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Garden Gate Gifts & Florals PO Box 1085 15 Ontario Street Grand<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Household Fairy<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Pet Stop 2010<br />
4-38 Ontario Street S<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Shoreline by Sharon Realty Real Estate PO Box 99 51 Ontario Street South<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Sunset House<br />
85 Main Street<br />
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Tim Hortons - Grand Bend<br />
39 Ontario Street North<br />
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Total Farm Services (Ontario) Inc.<br />
10362 Lakeview Street<br />
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Tropical Trends<br />
82 Main Street<br />
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Turnbull Plumbing and Electric Inc. PO Box 442 22 Gill Road<br />
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UBU Fashions<br />
56 Ontario Street N<br />
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Waters, Dr D.<br />
69 Main Street East<br />
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Waypoint Financial Group Inc. PO Box 1420 45 Ontario Street North<br />
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Westland Greenhouses<br />
10133 Lakeshore Road<br />
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Whispering Pines Motel - Restaurant<br />
10456 Lakeshore Road<br />
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Whitecaps Smoke House Sports Bar<br />
11 Main Street<br />
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Winter-eyes<br />
8821 Timberwood Trail<br />
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Woodley's Cottages<br />
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Xtreme Water Sports<br />
84 Main Street<br />
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Exterior Escapes 31768 Centre Road Ailsa Craig<br />
Laura Wright, Artist PO Box 95 256 Victoria Street Parkhill<br />
Above the Crowd Clothing<br />
Port Franks<br />
Anne's Yoga Works 9987 Port Franks Estates Drive Port Franks<br />
Antique Clocks Sales & Service 7599 Gillespie Street Port Franks<br />
Around the Port Cleaning 7716 Clayton Street Port Franks<br />
Art by 3 7710 Clayton Street Port Franks<br />
Bade Mobile Marine Services 8520 Lakeshore Road Port Franks<br />
Bee 'N Bee Bed 'N Breakfast 7196 Outer Drive Port Franks<br />
Bliss Art Studio 7617 Riverside Drive Port Franks<br />
Bluewater Borders Ltd. 9979 Port Franks Estates Drive Port Franks<br />
Boondock Marina Inc. 10070 Poplar Ave Port Franks<br />
Brian Knight Home Studio 10092 Port Franks Estate Drive Port Franks<br />
Canada Post Corporation - Port Franks 10036 Nipigon Street Port Franks<br />
Carol's Rental Cottage 7429 Mud Creek Lane Port Franks<br />
Christine's on the River Marina Bar & Grill 10072 Poplar Avenue Port Franks<br />
Concert Design 7419 Outer Drive Port Franks<br />
Cybertising Advantage 9938 Superior Street Port Franks<br />
David Morey Plumbing Service 9991 Port Franks Estates Drive Port Franks<br />
Don Rivers Auto Service 8565 Lakeshore Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Doug Pedlar's Cottage Rental 7393 Mud Creek Lane Port Franks<br />
FITNESS FIRST 7601 Ransford Street Port Franks<br />
Fred Bade Mobile Marine Sales & Service PO Box 39 8520 Lakeshore Road Port Franks<br />
Gillespie Gardens Bed & Breakfast 7608 Gillespie Street Port Franks<br />
Glenna Hupka, Client Care Consultant 7574 Riverside Drive Port Franks<br />
Grogs Pub & Grill 9987 Port Franks Road Port Franks<br />
Grog's Pub & Grill PO Box 79 8604 Lakeshore Road Port Franks<br />
Harbour Side Family Trailer Park 7477 Riverside Drive Port Franks<br />
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Harbourside Escape 7487 Riverside Drive Port Franks<br />
Hide-A-Way General Store 10036 Nipigon Street Port Franks<br />
Home/Cottage Rental 7422 Sanderson Road Port Franks<br />
HomeMinders<br />
Port Franks<br />
Huron <strong>Shores</strong> Marine/Seven Winds Marina 10009 Superior Street Port Franks<br />
J-AARCO Group<br />
Port Franks<br />
Janzen Insulation 9983 Port Franks Estates Drive Port Franks<br />
Kennedy's Landing Marina 7450 Riverside Drive Port Franks<br />
Lady <strong>of</strong> the Lake 9975 Simcoe Street Port Franks<br />
Lake Irrigation and Landscape Lighting 7388 Dolway Drive Port Franks<br />
Lakeside Maintenance & Excavating 7676 Edward Lane Port Franks<br />
Lighthouse Marine PO Box 109 7604 Biddulph Street Port Franks<br />
MacPhersons 7424 Lakeshore Road Port Franks<br />
MacPherson's Restaurant 8512 Lakeshore Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Mandalink Custom Framing 7696 Edward Lane Port Franks<br />
Massage <strong>The</strong>rapy in the Port 9971 Edward Street Port Franks<br />
Northville Convenience 8575 Lakeshore Road Port Franks<br />
Northville Estates 9826 Northville Crescent Port Franks<br />
Northville Self Storage 9755 Northville Crescent Port Franks<br />
Oak Grove Adult Living 9951 Northville Road Port Franks<br />
Oh Pizza 9985 Erie Street Port Franks<br />
Oliver and Associates Real Estate 7559 Biddulph Street Port Franks<br />
Orca Bay Sports & Entertainment 7407 Sanderson Road Port Franks<br />
O'Tools Rent or Buy 7696 Edward Lane Port Franks<br />
Pedlar's Apartments (Oakhaven) 9780-9782 Northville Crescent Port Franks<br />
Pinery Baptist Church 8751 Lakeshore Road Port Franks<br />
Port Franks Community Centre PO Box 492 9997 Port Franks Road Port Franks<br />
Port PC 7689 Riverside Drive Port Franks<br />
Put-In Cove and Marina 7625 Biddulph Street Port Franks<br />
R V L Lose Weight Now 7423 Dolway Drive Port Franks<br />
Rawlings Automotive 8593 Lakeshore Road Port Franks<br />
Raymond Bruce - Chiropractor/Acupuncture 9977 Erie Street Port Franks<br />
Rivers, Don, Auto Services 10157 Andrea Street Port Franks<br />
Russell's Retreat Cove and Marina 7610 Biddulph Street Port Franks<br />
Rustic Workshop 9848 Lakeshore Road Pt Franks<br />
Ruth Mennen Jewelry 7604 Riverside Drive Port Franks<br />
S M A Marketing 9526 Lakeshore Road Pt Franks<br />
Sand Castle Rentals 7727 Alfred Street Port Franks<br />
Sand Dunes General Store 8575 Lakeshore Road Pt Franks<br />
Sandpiper Cottages 7280 Leighton Drive Port Franks<br />
Sellers Choice Elite Realty Inc., Brokerage 7613 Biddulph Street Port Franks<br />
Serenity Cottage Rental 10111 Herbert Street Port Franks<br />
Seven Winds Marine/Huron <strong>Shores</strong> Marine 7572 Biddulph Street Port Franks<br />
St. Francis Advocates Group Home 7761 Alfred Street Port Franks<br />
Sutton Group Select Realty Inc., brokerage (Port Franks) 7613 Buiddulph Street Port Franks<br />
T N T Security Systems 9964 Nipigon Street Port Franks<br />
Tanya at the Port 7616 Gillespie Street Port Franks<br />
Unit-B7583 Biddulph St Unit B-7583 Biddulph St Port Franks<br />
Allen Stubbs First in Entertainment 397 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Abby Services 81 Franklin St <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Acorn Lodge 9925 Northville Crescent <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Alan M Gorth<br />
<strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Alternative Cable Technologies 397 Main Street East <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Appliance Specialist 9755 Northville Crescent <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Awesome Berries & Gardens 7505 Northville Road North <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Beer Store - <strong>The</strong>dford 121 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Bob Hamilton Heating & General Contractor<br />
<strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Britches 'N' Stitches 109B Main St. <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Bruce Poland Trucking & Excavation PO Box 407 54 Dumfries Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
By the River Inn 79 Main St <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
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C.J.'s Sunrise Bakery & Cafe PO Box 16 75 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Canada Post Corporation - <strong>The</strong>dford 95 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Canadian Butcher Supply 21839 Highbury North <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Carrother's Farms 9481 Northville Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Carrothers, Ron, & Sons PO Box 222 8192 Ravenswood Line <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Century 21 91 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Charles Page Stonemason RR 4 <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
CIBC - <strong>The</strong>dford PO Box 100 83 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Clark's Garage Inc. PO Box 119 11 King Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Country Accents Quilt Shoppe 8698 Bog Line Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Country Kable 397 Main St <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Country Mall - Artisans & Antiques Hwy 21 <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Country Manor Estates Ltd. PO Box 160 66 Victoria Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Dan Masfrankc Trucking & Excavating RR#4 <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Dave Moore Fuels Ltd. 96 King St. <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Delta Cooling 8176 Northville Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
DMD Amusements PO Box 343 129 King Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Dog Spot R R 1 <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Don Johnson Insurance PO Box 268 101 Main Street Unit 2 <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Donald's Refractory Removal Service, Inc. 8377 Northville Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Dunes Oakridge Park Ltd. 9910 Northville Crescent <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
End <strong>of</strong> the Road Treasures PO Box 414 79 King Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Execulink Telecom Inc. PO Box 280 73 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
G&R Liquidations & More 9663 Ipperwash Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Gilpin Funeral Chapel (<strong>The</strong>dford) 97 Victoria Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Gordon's Roxburgh Farms, Inc. 7780 Gordon Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Grammie's Pizza & Subs - Wyoming 636 Broadway Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Greenwood Nursery 9122 Northville Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
H M S Insurance & Financial PO Box 40 67 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Harvey Lacey Welding-Tractor Repairs-Spray Painting RR #2 <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Hayes-Pugh, Sheila - Certified General Accountant PO Box 74 75 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Huron <strong>Shores</strong> Landscaping 9943 Prince Phillip Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
JB Submarine & Laundromat 115 Louisa St <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Joel Moloy Ltd. PO Box 369 8265 Ravenswood Line <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Koolen Farm Equipment RR #3 <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> Cleaning Service 9178 Arkona Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
LCBO - <strong>The</strong>dford 109 Louisa Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Leco Industries RR #1 <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Lloyd Stubbs Construction 8091 Willsie Line <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Long Land Lodge RR#4 <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
MacLachlan Insurance Brokers Ltd. - Forest PO Box 40 67 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Magpies Bakery 65 Main St. <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Mary Lou's Interior Designs PO Box 151 97 Victoria Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Northgate RV 9983 Northville Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Northville Auto Sales & Service 8760 Lakeshore Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Page, Charles - Stone Mason<br />
<strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Pinehurst Trailer Park 8044 Willsie Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Poppa Jim's Pizza 90 Victoria St. <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Port Franks Harbour 7574 Biddulph Street Port Franks<br />
Pretty Pampered Salon 8458 Lazy Lane <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Rawlings Ausable Bridge PO Box 97 2444571 Rural Route <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Rita's Kountry Kennels 9331 Elliott Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Riverside Trailer Park and Marina 9988 Walden Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Rumford Canary Lines PO Box 221 151 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Sand Hills Golf Resort Inc. 9767 Port Franks Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Select Packaging Inc<br />
<strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Stoneage Interpave Group Inc R R 1 <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Stubbs Communications PO Box 340 397 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Sutton Group-Select Realty Inc. Brokerage (<strong>The</strong>dford) PO Box 220 279 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Sylvan Kitchens 565 Elginfield Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
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Synthetic Putting Greens Ltd. 9943 Prince Phillip Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning 9267 Widder Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Te Sligte Gardens 8146 Northville Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Tella Sign 9919 Prince Phillip Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
<strong>The</strong> Meat Shop 109 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
<strong>The</strong>dford Family Market PO Box 127 116 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
<strong>The</strong>dford Foodtown 116 Louisa St <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
<strong>The</strong>dford T's 89 Main St <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Thompson Hardwoods <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong>dford Ltd. 9017 Widder Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Toor's Market Place Inc 116 Louisa St <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Twin Pines Orchards & Cider House 8169 Kennedy Line <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Ultra Panel Systems, Inc. 8804 Lakeshore Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Universal Construction 7920 Katherine Crt <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Van Gorp Welding and Fabricating Inc. PO Box 310 51 Dumphries Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
VanEngelen Elevators Ltd. RR #2 <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Victoria Street Antiques 8788 Lakeshore Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Walden & Walden - <strong>The</strong>dford PO Box 121 96 Victoria Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Widder Station Golf & Country Club PO Box 59 8395 Decker Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Wilcox Primetime Motorsports Inc. 155 King St. <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Willsie Equipment Sales Inc. 9516 Northville Road <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Zavitz General Store PO Box 249 99 Main Street <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
Denning Funeral Home PO Box 669 9 James Street South Forest<br />
Tax Breaks II 8698 Bog Line Rd <strong>The</strong>dford<br />
521 Flow 32 Prince Street Forest<br />
A-1 MacKenzie Construction Inc. 4 York Street Forest<br />
Abacus Truck Line 1948 Ltd. 7882 Rawlings Road Forest<br />
Accelerated Connections Inc. 2 King Street West Forest<br />
Action Plus Appliance Centre 90 King Street East Forest<br />
Alpaugh's Memorials 27 King Street East Forest<br />
Al's Gas & Variety 9401 West Ipperwash Road Forest<br />
Amy Marie Esthetics 21 MacNabb Street Forest<br />
Arkona Lions Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it Housing Inc 7294 Arkona Road Arkona<br />
Armtec Limited Partnership 5996 Townsend Line Forest<br />
B C Home Improvements * Strictly Sunrooms 3 Victoria Street South Forest<br />
Back Nine Group 33 Macdonald Street Forest<br />
Bargain Shop - Forest 6 Main Street South Forest<br />
Beach Club Resort Ipperwash Beach Ipperwash<br />
Becker Milk Company 91 King Street East Forest<br />
Beer Store - Forest 89 Main Street South Forest<br />
Berney, Dr. Richard 17 James Street North Unit A Forest<br />
Bluewater Ford Mercury 101 Main Street South Forest<br />
Bob Hamilton, Woodturner PO Box 1059 Forest<br />
Bob Magee Plumbing 16 Washington Street North Forest<br />
Boonie Doone Glass 2089 Broadway Street Forest<br />
Brandon Home Designs 34 King Street West Unit 2 Forest<br />
Brandon Insurance 34 King Street West Forest<br />
Braun-Built Construction <strong>of</strong> Forest Inc. 43 Queen Street West Forest<br />
Brown, Richard, Photography Plus 3 King Street West Forest<br />
Burnard Construction 28 Ontario Street Forest<br />
Buttons & Bows 33 Main Street S Forest<br />
Buurma, Teresa - RMT 30 Main Street N Forest<br />
Cana China Restaurant PO Box 995 20 King Street West Forest<br />
Canada Post Corporation - Forest 36 King Street West Forest<br />
Canadian Tire Store - Forest PO Box 730 84 Union Street Forest<br />
CDS Pharmacy B-2 Main Street South Forest<br />
Cedar Cove Custom Woodworking 5127 Cedarview Drive Forest<br />
Cedar Cove Marina Ltd. 5165 Cedar Point Line Forest<br />
CIBC - Forest 2 King Street West Forest<br />
Concept Construction Ltd. 7849 Rawlings Road Forest<br />
Co-Operators, <strong>The</strong> - Forest 4 Main Street Forest<br />
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Copy Shop, <strong>The</strong> PO Box 806 91 King Street East Forest<br />
Corker's Wine Cellar 15 Watt Street Forest<br />
Corma Inc. Foundry 6404 Townsend Line Forest<br />
Countryside Canines 8667 Kinnaird Road Forest<br />
Curves PO Box 369 7 King Street West Forest<br />
CVH Quality Construction 7146 Forest Road Forest<br />
Dave Fraleigh Construction 4917 Hubbard Line Forest<br />
Delicious & Nutritous Meat Pies Townsend Line Forest<br />
Delta Farm Equipment 6974 Forest Road Forest<br />
Delugt Chiropractic & Laser <strong>The</strong>rapy Centre 68 King Street East Forest<br />
Dinyer Mini Storage 9 George Street Forest<br />
Dodge, Ronn E., Funeral Directors Inc. PO Box 164 9 James Street South Forest<br />
Dog's with Style Grooming 7469 Lakeshore Rd Ipperwash<br />
Dollar Haven & Discount 16 King Street West Forest<br />
DreamWorld Video - Ice Cream Heaven 58 King Street East Forest<br />
Dudman Fuels 86 Main Street South Forest<br />
Dunham Automotive Ltd. 85 Main Street South Forest<br />
Edward Jones - Forest 50 King Street West Unit C Forest<br />
Elaina's & the Yoke Tavern 10 King Street West Forest<br />
EMC Ready Mix 46 Enterprise Dr. Forest<br />
Financial Fitness 1-59 King Street West Forest<br />
Fisher Electric 12 Ontario Street Forest<br />
Flowers With Flair 26 King Street West Forest<br />
Forest Agri Services Ltd. PO Box 492 7 Enterprise Drive Forest<br />
Forest Automotive & Sports Limited 62 King Street East Forest<br />
Forest Automotive (Carquest) 62 King Street East Forest<br />
Forest Chiropractic Centre A-11 James Street North Forest<br />
Forest Dental Office 5 Ann Street Forest<br />
Forest Florist & Country Accents Ltd. 1 Victoria Street Forest<br />
Forest Foodland 88 King Street East Forest<br />
Forest Gas and Variety 73 Main Street Forest<br />
Forest Golf & Country Hotel PO Box 460 102 Main Street South Forest<br />
Forest Golf and Country Hotel Pro Shop PO Box 445 102 Main Street South Forest<br />
Forest Health & Harmony 5 King Street West Forest<br />
Forest Hill Orchards 5577 Aberarder Line Forest<br />
Forest Juice Company 5577 Aberarder Line Forest<br />
Forest <strong>Lambton</strong> Museum PO Box 707 59 Broadway Street Forest<br />
Forest Physio 10 Watt Street Forest<br />
Forest Standard Newspaper 1 King Street West Forest<br />
Forest This N That 16 King Street West Forest<br />
Forest Travel Service 18 King Street West Forest<br />
Forest Veterinary Clinic PO Box 119 6378 Townsend Line Forest<br />
Gamble & Associates Insurance Limited - Forest 31 King Street West Forest<br />
Gilpin Funeral Chapel (Forest) PO Box 129 123 King Street East Forest<br />
Godfather Pizza & Subs - Forest PO Box 669 50 King Street Forest<br />
Grand Bend Decorating & Floor Centre PO Box 1410 85 King Street East Forest<br />
Grist Mill, <strong>The</strong> 7971 Rawlings Road Forest<br />
H & R Block Canada Inc. - Forest PO Box 683 31 King Street West Forest<br />
Hair Classics PO Box 1358 75 James Street North Forest<br />
Hairitage, <strong>The</strong> PO Box 628 11 James Street North Forest<br />
Harper, Dr. Jeff B-50 King Street West Forest<br />
HCR Home and Cottage Renovations<br />
Forest<br />
Health and Harmony 5 King Street West Forest<br />
Hensall District Co-operative PO Box 99 7888 Rawlings Road Forest<br />
Herbal Magic Weight Loss & Nutrition Centres 47 King Street West Forest<br />
Hopper Foundry (1977) Limited, <strong>The</strong> 2 Clyde Street Forest<br />
Huron Cove Restaurant 9 King Street West Forest<br />
Huron <strong>Shores</strong> Trailer Park 6533 West Parkway Drive Forest<br />
Hyde's Fruit Farm 7316 Brush Road Forest<br />
Indian Hills Golf Club 6991 Lakeshore Road Forest<br />
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Ipperwash Casino Beach Co 9723 Ipperwash Road Ipperwash<br />
Jack Scott Heating & Air Conditioning PO Box 263 27 Main Street North Forest<br />
Jack Van Geel Plumbing & Heating 7113 Ravenswood Line Forest<br />
Jay's Car Care 12 Clyde Street Forest<br />
JD Home Media Solutions 12 Ontario Street Forest<br />
Jones, Lloyd A.-Livestock Ltd. 5834 Douglas Line Forest<br />
Julie VandenBoer - Massage <strong>The</strong>rapist C-12 King Street E Forest<br />
Kell's Dry Cleaners 1 James Street North Forest<br />
Ken McRae Financial Services 4 King Street East Forest<br />
Kernohan Motors Ltd. PO Box 33 6 King Street East Forest<br />
Kettle & Stoney Point Health Services PO Box 670 6275 Indian Lane Forest<br />
Kettle & Stony Point Day Care PO Box 8 9172 Tecumseh Lane Forest<br />
KFC - Forest 95 King Street East Forest<br />
Kineto Kiwanis <strong>The</strong>atre PO Box 1620 24 King Street West Forest<br />
Lakeshore Gas & Variety 6320 Lakeshore Forest<br />
Lakeshore Plaza 6320 Lakeshore Road Forest<br />
Lakeside Grain & Feed Limited PO Box 70 7858 Rawlings Road Forest<br />
Lakeview Fast Food & Ice Cream<br />
Ipperwash<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> Glass & Mirror Ltd. PO Box 12 6525 Sunset Avenue North Forest<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> Senior Citizens Home Corp 41 Morris Street Forest<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>, <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> 5883 Amtelecom Parkway Forest<br />
Lang's Bus Line (Forest Depot) 17 Main Street Forest<br />
LCBO - Forest 8 Main Street South Forest<br />
Libro Financial Group - Forest 89 King Street East Forest<br />
Lookin Cookin PO Box 779 71 King Street West Forest<br />
M & M Meat Shops - Forest PO Box 1230 91 King Street East Forest<br />
M & R Industrial Services PO Box 910 6420 Townsend Line Forest<br />
MacDermid & Associates - <strong>The</strong> Co-Operators, Forest 4 Main Street South Forest<br />
Mac's Convenience Stores Inc. - Forest PO Box 1230 91 King Street East Forest<br />
Magical Scents 7604 Biddulph Street Port Franks<br />
Main Variety 10 Main Street South Forest<br />
Marshall's Lakefront Cottages 6492 Parkway Drive West RID2A Forest<br />
McGregor Bookkeeping & Tax Services PO Box 179 A-93 Main Street South Forest<br />
Mike Kenny Construction 6554 Pine Trail Avenue Forest<br />
Milburn Electric <strong>of</strong> Forest Inc. PO Box 9 9179 Ipperwash Road Forest<br />
Miss Willie's Treasures 7884 Rawlings Road Forest<br />
Nikki McKay - RMT B-50 King Street West Forest<br />
Nor Lam Furniture 29 King Street West Forest<br />
North <strong>Lambton</strong> Childcare Centre & Ontario Early Years PO Box 1380 37 Morris Street Forest<br />
North <strong>Lambton</strong> Community Health Centre 59 King Street West Forest<br />
North <strong>Lambton</strong> Lodge PO Box 640 39 Morris Street Forest<br />
North <strong>Lambton</strong> Vinyl Products 7637 Lakeshore Road Forest<br />
O M I Canada (Forest) PO Box 659 7550 Brush Road Forest<br />
Olde House Cafe & Tea Room 17 King Street Forest<br />
On FIRE<br />
Ipperwash<br />
Ontario Provincial Police - Forest 101 Broadway Street Forest<br />
Orchard <strong>View</strong> Park 6014 Lakeshore Road Forest<br />
Our Ponderosa Family Campground & Resort 9338 West Ipperwash Road Forest<br />
Our Ponderosa Golf Course 9338 West Ipperwash Road Forest<br />
Paul Thompson's Auto Repair Inc. 83 King Street East Forest<br />
Peper Mint Construction 5 Gore Street Forest<br />
Pet Love 64 Main Street S Forest<br />
Pharmasave Forest Pharmacy 19 King Street West Forest<br />
Point's Eagle Radio Inc. 9111 Ipperwash Road West Forest<br />
Pole Printing Inc. PO Box 69 89 King Street East Unit 1 Forest<br />
Potter's Towing Inc. 50 Union Street Forest<br />
Pro-Tex Design and Manufacturing 7557 Lakeshore Road Forest<br />
Prout's Rona Country Depot and Building Center 20 Broadway Street Forest<br />
R & D Audiovisual 5 Main Street South Forest<br />
RBC Royal Bank - Forest 7 King Street East Forest<br />
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Re/Max Sarnia Realty Inc. - Larry Cockshutt PO Box 479 10 Main Street North Forest<br />
Rick Langdown Plumbing & Heating Inc. 73 King Street Forest<br />
Robbins, Henderson & Davis - Forest 3 Main Street North Forest<br />
Rogers Barber Shop PO Box 805 12 King Street East Forest<br />
Roy's Auto Body (Forest) Ltd. PO Box 274 7 James Street North Forest<br />
SAMS Suspended Access & Maintenance Services 999 Barbara Street Ipperwash<br />
Scott Heating & Plumbing 27 Main Street North Forest<br />
Scotty's Fish & Chips PO Box 1046 5 Victoria Street Forest<br />
Sears Canada Inc. Catalogue Store - Forest 29 King Street West Forest<br />
Skeeter Barlows 97 Main Street Forest<br />
Small Potato Excavating and Yard Maintenance<br />
Forest<br />
Solar Rays 12 Ontario Street Forest<br />
SOS Motorcycle Tires & Accessories 8229 Fuller Road Forest<br />
SOS Small Engines 8229 Fuller Road Forest<br />
St. Christopher's Roman Catholic Church 68 Union Street Forest<br />
St. Vincent De Paul Store - Forest 3 James Street North Forest<br />
Strands Hair Trends PO Box 1420 85 King Street East Unit 2 Forest<br />
Strictly Sunrooms 3 victoria Street South Forest<br />
Studio 45 PO Box 249 45 King Street West Forest<br />
Subway - Forest 91 King Street East Forest<br />
Sunnyside Trailer Park 731 Army Camp Road Forest<br />
TD Canada Trust - Forest 15 King Street East Forest<br />
<strong>The</strong> Copy Shop 91 King Street East Forest<br />
Through Windows Past Bed & Breakfast 64 King Street West Forest<br />
Tim Hortons - Forest PO Box 719 80 King Street East Forest<br />
Trin's Fashions 25 King Street W Forest<br />
Two Eagle Auto & Hardware Supplies 9111 West Ipperwash Road Forest<br />
Van Geel Jack Plumbing & Heating Ltd. 7113 Ravenswood Line Forest<br />
Van Valkenburg & Son Jewellers Inc. 4 King Street West Forest<br />
Vandenboer, Julie - RMT 12 King Street East Forest<br />
Village Masonry 7343 Uttoxeter Road Forest<br />
Vogt Farms Ltd. 5835 Lakeshore Road Forest<br />
Walden & Walden - Forest 30 King Street West Forest<br />
Wellington Brothers Mini Storage 6372 Townsend Line Forest<br />
Wellington Builders 6372 Townsend Line Forest<br />
White Stone Construction 48 James Street North Forest<br />
Wicked Pickle 50 King Street W Forest<br />
William T. Brandon Construction PO Box 211 8956 Rawlings Road Forest<br />
Williamson Farms 7739 Lakeshore Road Forest<br />
Williamson Farms Country Store 14 King Street West Forest<br />
Wilson's Floor Coverings 7100 Oil Heritage Road Forest<br />
Wm. Kettle Antiques PO Box 318 12 Main Street South Forest<br />
Woods Pearson & Associates Chartered Accountants LLP 40 King Street West Forest<br />
Woods Rural Repair 5407 Cedar Point Line LS<br />
Woodward's Service Centre PO Box 550 53 King Street West Forest<br />
Wygergangs Renovations and Repairs<br />
Forest<br />
Birch Pine Trailer Park 9563 West Ipperwash Road K&S Point<br />
Chippewas <strong>of</strong> Kettle and Stony Point First Nation 6247 Indian Lane K&S Point<br />
Dove Dental Centres (Kettle & Stony Point) B-6275 Indian Lane K&S Point<br />
Employment Service Access 53 Indian Lane Forest<br />
Four Winds Business & Training Centre 6214 Indian Lane K&S Point<br />
Grand Bend Dental & Health 9394 Ipperwash Road Forest<br />
3MACS Lakefront Cottages Inc. 6498 Parkway Drive West LS<br />
Arbor Acres Plaza 9612 Ipperwash Road West LS<br />
Billinda Farms 8354 Rawlings Road LS<br />
Bowles Garage A-8153 Rawlings Road Forest<br />
Sebo Farm Equipment Ltd. 7970 Rawlings Road LS<br />
Carolinian Forest Family Campground 9589 Ipperwash Road LS<br />
Cas Kwarciak Electric 8667 Kinnaird Road LS<br />
Caughy Enterprises 9509 Ipperwash Road LS<br />
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Cobblestone Lodge 6654 Parkway Drive East LS<br />
Gertie Bootsma - CGA 6403 Townsend Line LS<br />
Grahams Lakefront Cottages 6620 Parkway Drive East LS<br />
Shanahan Realty (<strong>The</strong>dford) 9641 Richardson Drive LS<br />
Silver Birches Park 9537 Army Camp Road LS<br />
Tree Mendus Nursery Garden Centre & Landscaping 9395 Ipperwash Road North LS<br />
Village Inn Motel & Diner 7424 Lakeshore Road LS<br />
Amsoil / Southern Ontario Synthetics 8229 Fuller Road LS<br />
Connoiseur Woodworking Ltd. 5141 St. Anthony Crescent LS<br />
Forest Glen Herb Farm & Bed & Breakfast 8333 Glendale Drive LS<br />
Huron Grove Farms 6463 Lakeshore Road LS<br />
<strong>Lambton</strong> Centre 6602 Lakeshore Road LS<br />
Robert H Fuller Construction Inc. 5461 Lake Valley Grove Road LS<br />
Russell Fuller & Son, Builders 8578 Vance Drive LS<br />
Boogeman's MKC Construction<br />
121 Ontario Street South<br />
Grand<br />
Bend<br />
Home Hardware Store<br />
70948 Bluewater Hwg<br />
Grand<br />
Bend<br />
Head to Toe Esthetics 12 King Street East Forest<br />
Joey Little's Pizza 3 Victoria Street LS<br />
Heavenly Earth 29816 Zone Road 4 Bothwell<br />
Ron Kraft Auto Care 1880 Huron Street London<br />
Century 21 FCC/ Joanne Warren 420 York Street London<br />
Royal LePage Triland Realty 1673 Richmond Street London<br />
Art by Mary Lynn Smith 72 Fox Hollow Crescent London<br />
Gauthier Ro<strong>of</strong>ing & Siding 266 County Road 42 Tecumseh<br />
Anna Koot, Mixed Media Artist<br />
St. Marys<br />
Catherine Weber, Artist<br />
Delicious and Nutritious Meat Pies<br />
Port Franks<br />
Do It For You Cleaning Service<br />
I'm Starv'n Roadhouse 71111 Highway 21<br />
Len Hughes Watercolours & Oils<br />
L-Lake Landscaping & Concrete<br />
Neighbourhood Watch<br />
Return the Landscape<br />
Rivers Automotive<br />
8565 Lakeshore Road<br />
Rotary Club <strong>of</strong> Grand Bend<br />
Savannah Oaks Salon<br />
Sunbaked<br />
Suzette Terry<br />
29 Main Street W<br />
Vandy's Lawn & Snow 8145 Rawlings Road LS<br />
WebMax Realty Inc., Brokerage<br />
Welcome Wagon<br />
West Shore Media<br />
Grand<br />
Bend<br />
LS<br />
Grand<br />
Bend<br />
Kitchener<br />
Sarnia<br />
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES<br />
BY-LAW NUMBER 133 <strong>of</strong> 2012<br />
A By-law <strong>of</strong> the Corporation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong><br />
to confirm the proceedings <strong>of</strong> Council which were adopted<br />
up to and including December 3, 2012<br />
WHEREAS:<br />
It has been expedient that from time to time, the Council <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Corporation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> should act by<br />
resolution <strong>of</strong> Council;<br />
AND WHEREAS:<br />
It is deemed advisable that all such actions that have been adopted by a<br />
resolution <strong>of</strong> the Council be authorized by By-law;<br />
THEREFORE:<br />
<strong>The</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> the Corporation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong><br />
enacts as follows;<br />
THAT all actions <strong>of</strong> Council which have been authorized by a resolution <strong>of</strong> the Council and<br />
adopted in open Council and accepted by Council up to and including December 3, 2012 be<br />
hereby confirmed; and<br />
THAT the Mayor and the proper <strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Municipality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong> are hereby<br />
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the approved actions or to<br />
obtain approvals where required, and to execute all documents as may be necessary in that<br />
behalf and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the Corporate Seal to all such<br />
documents.<br />
THAT any pecuniary interest declared during any Council meeting or Committee meeting is<br />
deemed to be in force and the same as though repeated in this by-law;<br />
THAT THIS BY-LAW is read a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time and finally passed<br />
December 3rd, 2012<br />
_________________________<br />
MAYOR – Bill Weber<br />
_________________________<br />
CLERK – Carol McKenzie<br />
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Notice <strong>of</strong> Motion: Wednesday, November 28, 2012<br />
Moved by:<br />
Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg<br />
Seconded by:<br />
WHEREAS other Ontario municipalities are recognizing the threat <strong>of</strong> a pending “fiscal<br />
cliff” and instituting expedited debt reduction strategies;<br />
AND WHEREAS the Ontario government is cutting back on municipal payments in<br />
order to reduce its significant deficit;<br />
AND WHEREAS principal and interest payments limit our municipality’s options and<br />
opportunities;<br />
AND WHEREAS the 2013 annual principle and interest payment will be<br />
$1,875,662.59.and <strong>Lambton</strong> <strong>Shores</strong>’ total debt as <strong>of</strong> December 31, 2012 will be<br />
$17,469,010.37<br />
THEREFORE, Council supports a program to expedite a debt reduction strategy and<br />
refers this matter to staff for a report and initial implementation in the 2013 budget.<br />
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