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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES 

Regular Meeting of Council 

Meeting Number: 32-2012 

Date of Meeting: Monday, December 03, 2012 

Time: 

Place of Meeting: 

06:15 p.m. 

Village Complex, Thedford 

AGENDA 

Pages 

1. Call to Order 

2. Declaration of Pecuniary or Conflict of Interest 

3. Confidential Business - Open Council will adjourn for the Closed 

Session at 6:15 p.m. (Doors will reopen at 6:45 p.m.) 

3.1 PL Report No. 43-2012 - Re: Update on the Potential Sale of 

Municipal Land (Authorization to Close - Section 239 (2) c of the 

Municipal Act) 

3.2 D.C.S. - Information on the Part 2 Bump Up (Authorization to 

Close - Section 239 (2) b of the Municipal Act) 

3.3 Closed Session Minutes - November 13, 2012 



3.6 Mayor Weber Report - Re: Personal Matter about an Identifiable 

Individual (Authoriztion to Close - Section 239 (2) b of the 


3.7 TR Report No. 81-2012 - Re: Iterim C.A.O. (Authorization to Close 

- Section 239 (2) b of the Municipal Act) 

3.8 Discussion - Re: Update on Advice that is Subject to Solicitor- 

Client Privilege (Authorization to Close - Section 239 (2) f of the 


4. Consent Agenda 

4.1 Correspondence from the Grand Bend and Area Realtors - Re: 

Outrage over Recent Suspension of the Lambton Shores Chief 

Administrative Officer 

4.2 Jordy Speake - Re: Letter of Response to Councillor Dave 

Maguire 

1 - 1 

2 - 4

5. Confirmation of Minutes from Previous Meetings 

5.1 Regular Council Meeting - November 19, 2012 5 - 14 

5.2 Special Council Meeting - November 27, 2012 15 - 16 

6. Delegations, Public Meetings & Presentations 

6.1 7:00 p.m. - Public Meeting on Proposed Development Charges 

By-law & Underlying Background Study 

6.2 7:45 p.m. - Gary Scandlan, Watson & Associates - Re: Water & 

Wastewater Rate Workshop & Presentation (See TR Report No. 

82-2012) 

17 - 27 

6.3 8:00 p.m. - Tom Prout, General Manager - Ausable Bayfield 

Conservation Authority - Re: 2013 Proposed Budget (See TR 

Report No. 80-2012) 

7. Correspondence & Petitions 

Correspondence - Receive and File 

7.1 Sean Galbraith, Municipal Affairs Manager - Bell Canada - Re: 

Public Consultation Report for Proposed Bell Canada Wireless 

Communication Installation on Ipperwash Road, Lambton Shores 

28 - 30 

Correspondence - For Council Direction 

7.2 Jacqueline Orr, President - Forest Lambton Museum - Re: 

Request to Waive Building Permit Fee 

7.3 William C. Norris - Re: Request for a Motion to Accept the 

Wholesale Resignation of Every Member of Council 

31 - 31 

32 - 32 

8. Consideration of Committee Minutes and Staff Reports 

8.1 Minutes of the Economic Development Task Force Meeting held 

September 5, 2012 


Spetember 19, 2012 


October 3, 2012 


October 17, 2012 


November 7, 2012 

33 - 38 

39 - 39 

40 - 43 

44 - 49 

50 - 52 

Planning 

8.6 PL Report No. 40-2012 - Re: Deeming Lots Together for Mike and 

Jenna Beernick at 9 Water Street, Arkona 

53 - 55

8.7 PL Report No. 42-2012 - Re: Development Related Connections 

to Rural Water Main - Public Comment Forum 

56 - 67 

Community Services 

8.8 D.C.S. Report No. 109-2012 - Re: 2013 Grand Bend Beach 

Events 

8.9 D.C.S. Report No. 111-2012 - Re: Proposed Recreation Facility 

Fees for 2014 - 2016 

8.10 D.C.S. Report No. 112-2012 - Re: Thedford Shuffleboard Club 

Agreement 

8.11 D.C.S. Repor No. 113-2012 - Re: Grand Bend Area Sewage 

Treatment Facility - Summary of ESR Addendum Public 

Consultation Process 

8.12 D.C.S. Report No. 114-2012 - Re: Grand Bend Sewage 

Treatment Facility Reference Sheet 

68 - 73 

74 - 88 

89 - 93 

94 - 97 

98 - 100 

Finance & Administration 

8.13 TR Report No. 71-2012 - Re: MPAC Council Information Session 

and Property Owner Consultations 

101 - 102 

8.14 TR Report No. 79-2012 - Re: Development Charges 103 - 108 

8.15 TR Report No. 80-2012 - Re: Ausable Bayfield Conservation 

Authority 2013 Budget 

109 - 119 

8.16 TR Report No. 82-2012 - Re: Water and Wastewater Workshop 120 - 120 

8.17 CL Report No. 132-2012 - Re: Update on the Activities of the 

Clerk's Department to October 30, 2012 

8.18 CL Report No. 133-2012 - Re: Building Permit Statistics and 

Planning Application Information - Up to the End of October, 2012 

121 - 126 

127 - 131 

8.19 CL Report No. 134-2012 - Re: By-law Enforcement Update - 2012 132 - 136 

8.20 CL Report No. 136-2012 - Re: Council Appointments to 

Committees and Boards 

8.21 CL Report No. 140-2012 - Re: Proposed Council Meeting Dates 

for 2013 

8.22 CL Report No. 141-2012 - Re: Arkona Cemetery Board 

Appointments 

8.23 CL Report No. 142-2012 - Re: Renewal of the Port Franks 

Dockage Agreements 

8.24 CL Report No. 143-2012 - Re: Economic Development Task 

Force - Report 

137 - 140 

141 - 142 

143 - 144 

145 - 145 

146 - 189

9. By-laws & Resolutions 

9.1 By-law 129-2012 - Re: Amend Fees for Municipal Recreation 

Facilities and Locations (See DCS Report No. 111-2012) 

9.2 By-law 130-2012 - Re: Deeming Lots - Mike & Jenna Beernick 

(See CL Report No. 40-2012) 

9.3 By-law 131-2012 - Re: Appoint Members to Arkona Cemetery 

Board (See CL Report No. 141-2012) 

9.4 By-law 133-2012 - Confirming Resolutions to Date 190 - 190 

10. Accounts 

11. Notice of Motion 

11.1 Notice of Motion from Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg - Re: A Program 

to Expidite a Debt Reduction Strategy 

191 - 191 

12. New Business 

13. Councillor Reports 

14. Opportunity for the Public to Seek Clarification 

15. Adjourn

To: The Mayor and Council of Lambton Shores 

As local Lambton Shores Realtors we are outraged and dumbfounded by the 

recent suspension of our Chief Administrative Officer, John Byrne. We feel we 

must finally let our opinions be known. 

John Byrne was our absolute resource offering unbelievable expertise, 

knowledge, professionalism and support in our community that we so 

desperately need in our daily battle to bring new business, investors and 

residents to our community. 

Any municipal council would be fortunate to have this dedicated advocate who 

went beyond his duties in educating and providing much needed information 

with unequalled knowledge and support for our clients and us. 

It truly is a sad day for Lambton Shores to lose such a uniquely qualified 

resource that gave us so much confidence and made us proud to introduce to 

our clientele. He is absolutely irreplaceable and for what reasons we just cannot 

imagine. Please know that we respect John Byrne and hold him with the utmost 

regard. The persons responsible for this erroneous act must be held 

accountable. You took away the best, and the residents, business and all 

community members will pay dearly in so many ways. 

We never said thank you enough, John Byrne we apologize for that. 

Respectfully, 

Grand Bend and Area Realtors - Trudy and Ian Bustard, Larry Broadley, Lois 

Wallis, Sue Davis, Barb Richman, Mark Pedlar, Doug Pedlar, Doug Russell, Joe 

Boyle, Zoltan Karvas. 

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From: J.SPEAKE [mailto:whitecoolroofs@hay.net] 

Sent: November-08-12 9:46 AM 

To: cpmckenzie@lambtonshores.ca; John Byrne; Elizibeth Davis-Dagg; Bill Weber 

Cc: Brent Kittmer; 'dmaguire@lambtonshores.ca'; 'dbonesteel@lambtonshores.ca'; 

lscott@lambtonshores.ca; martian underwood (munderwood@lambtonshores.ca); doug cook 

(dcook@lambtonshores.ca); john russell (jrussell@lambtonshores.ca); Brenda; 'Jordy Speake'; 

insight@hay.net 

Subject: Response to Dave Maguire e-mail. 

Safety should always be respected! 

Councillor Maguire, November-7-12 

Subject: Letter of response, 

Councillor Maguire, in response to your recent e-mail regarding our request for crosswalks on Hwy 21 

within the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Lambton Shores, we cannot understand why you feel that 

the delay on this project is acceptable! 

Dave this is not a new request nor is it acceptable! 

Councillor Bonesteel raised this matter of traffic flow and safety, requesting a staff report in July, 2011. 

Many Merrywoods residents and concerned citizens from the area attended the August 16, 2011 council 

meeting and impressed upon you the importance of addressing this matter of safety for those of us 

wishing to access town or walk path as pedestrians and provided 52 letters of support. At that meeting 

Councillor Scott asked where the staff report was that was requested at the July, 2011 council meeting 

and asked that priority be placed on this report and have it back for the following meeting. 

Dave this issue was raised again this past spring in council by yourself and Councillor Bonesteel! 

Still NO response from staff? 

Your request for staff intervention….is not new! Why haven’t you been pushing this matter for the past 

full year or more? Learning at Monday night’s Council meeting that the municipal staff has had no 

contact with the MTO staff prior to October 15 2012 about this issue is inexcusable and puts your 

credibility in the limelight as you stated at the safety zone meeting that you hosted, ”the issue is now on 

the table of the ministry of transportation”. This is just not true! As a result to this negligence ratepayers 

now have to foot the entire cost for these proposed crosswalks to a tune of $180,000.00 and you 

also…..QUOTE in your e-mail………….. 

“ believe that to carry THE ARGUMENT along further distracts us from moving forward in the positive to 

address the situation” 

Dave do you also agree with the staff recommendation that these crosswalks could be considered local 

improvements projects and that the benefitting residents would pay the costs? 

ARE YOU KIDDING! 

If you had supported your colleagues from Wards 2 and Wards 3 in a timely, appropriate fashion, this 

matter would have been resolved to everyone’s satisfaction and it would have cost the municipality a 

fraction of what it will now. This project now has to pass a budget process and could be put into this 

matrix you speak of that could defer the action up to ten years, let alone installed in the foreseeable 

future. 

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Do you really think you are acting in our best interest? 

Your wording “the argument” along with your position is unacceptable! The people in Merrywoods and 

surrounding areas are only interested in helping to make our community safe. We have never argued 

this matter, only questioned the non-existing process until we asked for clarity from the MTO and did 

find out the responsibility has been given to the municipality to look after and you haven’t. 

This is not just about the residents in Merrywood and concerned citizens in the area. The chamber of 

commerce which you represent at council has also taken a stance and made recommendations that the 

safety of residents and visitors need to be paramount, and that action is needed. The Merry wood 

residents just happen to be more involved as we reside on the East side of the highway, had the trail 

been placed on the east side of hwy 21 I would imagine Southcott, Huron woods and beach o pines 

residents would be pleading for action. 

*all supporting dialogue for any of the quoted meetings in the above letter are all verified by dates and 

meetings found on www.westshoremedia.ca if you feel to view and confirm. 

Hoping you will find a way to fast tract a truthful and transparent resolve to this matter, please keep 

both Brenda Plowright and myself up to date with any new information you may be able to share. 

Regards, 

Jordy Speake / Brenda Plowright 

Here is a copy MTO has sent confirming Municipality of Lambton Shores is indeed responsible for our 

safety in this matter. 

Hi Mr. Speake, 

Thanks for your patience and thank you for your recent phone call and e-mail regarding the Highway 21 

Connecting Link through Grand Bend. 

As you know, Connecting Links are municipal roads that connect provincial highways through urban 

areas and to international crossings. The Connecting Link program originated in 1927. 

A highway that has been designated as a Connecting Link remains a highway under the jurisdiction and 

control of the Municipality. Municipalities are responsible under the Municipal Act to maintain their 

roads and bridges in a reasonable state of repair, including operational improvements such as traffic 

signals and pavement rehabilitation. The Highway 21 Connecting Link through Grand Bend, under the 

jurisdiction of the municipality of Lambton Shores, runs from Pinedale Road to just north of Oak Street. 

Since the Connecting Link is under the municipality’s jurisdiction, it is up to Lambton Shores to decide 

where traffic signals or crossings are warranted and to design and implement them. Ontario Traffic 

Manual Books 12 and 15 provide guidance and criteria for assessing where they might be needed. If the 

municipality chooses to proceed with a new traffic signal, the ministry reviews and approves the design 

before it is installed. 

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The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, former Minister of Transportation, met with the Deputy Mayor and 

several councillors from Lambton Shores at the August 2011 Association of Municipalities of Ontario 

(AMO) conference in London. 

At the meeting, two Highway 21 intersections in Lambton Shores were discussed. The Minister clarified 

that the intersection of Highway 21 and Julie Avenue falls within the ministry’s jurisdiction; however, the 

intersection of Highway 21 and Merrywood Drive falls within the Connecting Link portion of Highway 21, 

under the jurisdiction of Lambton Shores. 

As a result, for the intersection of Highway 21 and Merrywood Drive, Lambton Shores would need to 

complete a traffic study and submit the results to the ministry for review. Once they have received any 

necessary approvals from the ministry Lambton Shores could implement any warranted improvements 

at their own cost. The improvements may also be considered for inclusion in a future municipal 

infrastructure funding program, as funds become available. 

Ministry staff spoke with staff at Lambton Shores the week of October 15, 2012 to discuss the issue and 

to confirm the limits of the Highway 21 Connecting Link through Grand Bend. Ministry staff are also 

available to provide technical support as Lambton Shores assesses their traffic needs. 

Thanks again, 

Liane 

Liane Fisher 

Communications Coordinator 

Ministry of Transportation – West Region 

519-873-4186 liane.fisher@ontario.ca 

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Date of Meeting: November 19, 2012 

Regular Council Meeting 

Members Present: Mayor Bill Weber 

Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Davis-Dagg 

Councillor Dave Maguire 

Councillor Doug Bonesteel 

Councillor Lori Scott 

Councillor Martin Underwood 

Councillor Doug Cook 

Councillor John Russell 

Staff Present: 

Acting C.A.O./Treasurer Janet Ferguson 

Clerk Carol McKenzie 

Director of Community Services Brent Kittmer 

Planner Patti Richardson 

Administrative Assistant Roberta Brandon 

1. CALL TO ORDER 

Mayor Weber called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 

2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 

The Mayor asked members of Council to declare any conflict or pecuniary interest that 

they may have with the business itemized on the agenda and Deputy Mayor Davis- 

Dagg declared a conflict with items 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 8.5 as she is involved with a 

wind turbine project in Plympton/Wyoming. 

3. CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS 

Mayor Weber advised that the closed session of Council would be held at the 

conclusion of the open session. 

4. CONSENT AGENDA 

Council reviewed those items listed as part of the Consent Agenda. 

12-1119-01 Moved by: Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg 

Seconded by: Councillor Scott 

That the following items on the Consent Agenda be received and 

filed. 

4.1 Information on Standard of Care – Safe Drinking Water Act; 

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Minutes of the November 19, 2012 Council Meeting 

4.2 Correspondence from Jackie & Tom Collings – Re: 

Concerns with the Sewage Treatment Facility 

4.3 CL Report No. 139-2012 – Re: Applications to be heard by 

the Committee of Adjustment on November 22, 2012 

4.4 Correspondence from Jane Bryce, Lambton Kent District 

School Board – Re: Pupil Accommodation Report for 2012. 

Carried 

5. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 

51. Regular Council Meeting – November 5, 2012 

5.2 Regular Council Meeting – November 13, 2012 

Council reviewed the minutes of the regular Council meetings held November 5th and 

November 13th, 2012 and Councillor Underwood made mention that the resolution 

approving the new rescue pumper for the Forest Fire Department should include the 

purchase of lights as well. 

12-1119-02 Moved by: Councillor Maguire 

Seconded by: Councillor Russell 

That the minutes of the November 5th and November 13th, 2012 

Council meetings be accepted as amended. Carried 

Mayor Weber asked for consent of Council to amend the order to the agenda to allow 

the delegation to speak prior to hearing CL Report No. 138-2012. 


Seconded by: Councillor Bonesteel 

That the order of the agenda be amended, allowing for Item # 6.1 to 

be addressed prior to Item # 8.5. 

Carried 

7. CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS 

7.1 Carolyn Langley, Clerk – Township of West Lincoln – Re: Support of 

Request for a Moratorium on Industrial Wind Turbines until Health Canada 

Study Completed & Recommendations Implemented 

7.2 Carolyn Langley, Clerk – Township of West Lincoln – Re: Support for 

Request for Moratorium on Industrial Wind Turbines until Studies 

Undertaken regarding Impacts on Livestock & Agricultural Industry 

7.3 Carolyn Langley, Clerk – Township of West Lincoln – Re: Support of 

Request for Expansion of Scope of Health Canada Study Relating to Wind 

Turbines 

Council reviewed several letters from the Clerk, Carolyn Langley, of the Township of 

West Lincoln requesting support of a moratorium on industrial wind turbine until the 

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Health Canada Study is completed and implemented and until studies are undertaken 

regarding the impacts on livestock and the agricultural industry as well as requesting 

support for an expansion of scope to the Health Canada Study relating to wind turbines. 

12-1119-04 Moved by: Councillor Bonesteel 

Seconded by: Councillor Underwood 

That the three letters from Carolyn Langley, Clerk of the Township 

of West Lincoln requesting support in dealing with wind turbines be 

received and filed. 

Carried 

8. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE MINTUES AND STAFF REPORTS 

Planning 

8.1 PL Report No. 38-2012 – Re: Official Plan Amendment OP-05/2012 & Zoning 

By-law Amendment ZO-09/2012 for Brad Zantingh Ltd. – 8903 Northville 

Road 

Further to Council approval November 5, 2012 for an Official Plan and Zoning By-law 

amendment for Brad Zantingh Ltd. for property located 8903 Northville Road the 

conditions imposed have now been satisfied and the amending by-laws were presented 

to Council for approval. 

12-1119-05 Moved by: Councillor Cook 


That PL Report No. 38-2012 regarding Official Plan Amendment 

Application OP-05/2012 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application 

ZO-09/2012 for Brad Zantingh Ltd. requesting an amendment to the 

Lambton Shores Official Plan as it relates to lands known as 8903 

Northville Road, to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to 

permit the creation of a new nonfarm dwelling lot for a dwelling 

which is surplus to a farming operation as a result of a farm 

consolidation be received and filed and that the by-laws to 

implement the amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 

be approved. 

Carried 

8.2 PL Report No. 39-2012 – Re: Severance Agreement between Bradley C. Oke 

Developments Inc. and the Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton 

Shores – Consent Application B-15/2012 

Further to approval of consent for Bradley C. Oke which provided for the creation of a 

new single detached dwelling lot fronting on Highway 21, and 7 part lots which are to be 

conveyed to adjacent properties on Beach O’Pines Road and Jennison Crescent, the 

by-law authorizing the execution of the Severance Agreement was presented for 

approval. 

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12-1119-06 Moved by: Councillor Underwood 


That Council pass a by-law authorizing the execution of a 

Severance Agreement between Bradley C. Oke Developments Inc. 

and the Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores as it 

relates to lands located on the west side of Highway #21 between 

Beach O’Pines Road and Jennison Crescent and described as Part 

of Lot 7, Lake Road West Concession, geographic Township of 

Bosanquet, Municipality of Lambton Shores more particularly 

described as Parts 1 to 8, Plan 25R9881. Carried 

Community Services 

8.3 D.C.S. Report No. 110-2012 – Re: Carillion Agreement for Connecting Links 

through Forest and Grand Bend 

Council reviewed the agreement with Carillion Canada Inc. to perform routine winter 

maintenance on the Highway #21 connecting links in Forest and Grand Bend and 

agreed to continue this same agreement for another two year period covering the 

winters of 2012/2013 and 2013/2014. 

12-1119-07 Moved by: Councillor Bonesteel 


That Carillion Canada Inc. be subcontracted to perform the routine 

winter maintenance for the Highway #21 connecting links in Forest 

and Grand Bend; and further 

That By-law 123-2012 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the 

associated contract agreement be approved. Carried 

Finance and Administration 

8.4 TR Report No. 69-2012 – Re: Draft Year to Date Operating and Capital 

Statements for the Period Ending October 31, 2012 

The draft year to date Operating and Capital Financial Statements for the period ending 

October 31, 2012 were presented for Council’s review. 

12-1119-08 Moved by: Councillor Scott 


That the draft October 31, 2012 Year to Date Financial Statements 

as presented and outlined in Treasurer’s Report No. 69-2012 be 

received and filed. 

Carried 

6. DELEGATIONS, PUBLIC MEETINGS & PRESENTATIONS 

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6.1 Karen Kelly-White – Re: Request that New Criteria be Added for Industrial 

Wind Turbine Permits 

Karen Kelly-White appeared before Council requesting consideration of new criteria to 

be implemented with building permits for industrial wind turbines, which would be similar 

to those included in a recent motion passed by the Municipality of Bluewater. 

Dave Griffith, a spokesperson for the “Bluewater Against Turbines” advocacy group, 

voiced his concerns with the industrial wind turbines such as the scarring of natural 

landscape and the impact to wildlife, the tearing apart of family and neighbour ties, the 

health and quality of life for residents and rising energy costs and loss of jobs. 

In addition to these concerns he provided the specifics of those requirements that were 

implemented in the by-law recently passed by the Municipality of Bluewater such as a 

form of bond or insurance provided by the wind energy company to cover costs to 

decommission a turbine, a development fee, damage to roads, the requirement that all 

transmission lines be buried and that the municipal setback by-law be respected. 

8.5 CL Report No. 138-2012 – Re: Industrial Wind Turbines 



That CL Report No. 138-2012 regarding industrial wind turbines be 

received for discussion. 

Carried 

Clerk Carol McKenzie provided a brief synopsis of the 2 industrial wind turbine projects 

proposed for the Municipality of Lambton Shores that are working through the Provincial 

“Renewable Energy Application” approval process. 

Ms. McKenzie noted that the main differences between the past wind turbine projects 

and the current proposals are the number of industrial wind turbines being proposed 

and the fact that local planning rules and regulations are not applicable, as Provincial 

regulations related to sustainable energy projects supersede regulations enacted by 

local municipalities. 

She further advised that the essence of her report was to advise Council what legally 

can be done to protect the municipal assets and community’s infrastructure investment, 

with options including a “Municipal Wind Turbine Development Policy” that requires an 

application fee for the municipal consultation form review and a development agreement 

between the wind energy company (developer) and the Municipality. 

The Clerk proceeded to review the various provisions that could be in the policy and 

agreement, such as performance guarantee and agreement compliance, insurance, 

mediation and arbitration, assigning the agreement and default. 

Road provisions, noise complaint protocol, complaint protocol, the decommissioning of 

turbines, emergency response building and development charges were some of the 

provisions the Clerk proposed for the development agreement. 

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The Clerk further presented information on building permit fees and development 

charges and the benefits of working together with neighbouring municipalities to 

develop similar policies, agreements and fee requirements. 



That staff explore the appropriate building permit fees for Industrial 

Wind Turbines and Met Towers and further refine the items brought 

forward in CL Report No. 138-2012 for a Wind Turbine 

Development Policy. 

Carried 

In order to give the public an opportunity to provide their input on CL Report No. 138- 

2012 Council agreed to waive Section 15.13 of the Procedural By-law. 

12-1119-11 Moved by: Councillor Russell 

Seconded by: Councillor Maguire 

That Section15.13 of the Procedural By-law be waived to allow 

public discussion on CL Report No. 138-2012. Carried 

Marcelle Brooks asked that Council assure that setbacks for the proposed industrial 

wind turbines do not overlap neighbouring properties, and that this should be included in 

the development agreement. 

Dave Griffith asked that the companies responsible for these wind turbine projects 

submit guarantees or bond to the Municipality for major expenses that could occur. 

Sarah Hornblower asked that consideration be given to ensuring the developer provides 

not only a video recording of the existing conditions of roads, road allowances, bridges, 

etc. but of Municipal drains as well. She further noted concerns with the lack of time to 

review the documents provided for the industrial wind turbine projects. 

A resident from Goosemarsh Line advised that even with the most vigorous studies 

conducted there have been no definitive results on health issues from these industrial 

wind turbines. 

Doug Pedlar inquired as to whether or not the restrictions to erect wind turbines in the 

vicinity of the Pinery Park could be extended to include the Thedford Bog area. It was 

noted that the map being referenced was the Official Plan map that was approved prior 

to the enactment of the Green Energy Act, and the restrictions were no longer 

applicable. 

Paul Maedel noted that in his opinion a .6 kilometre setback was not sufficient, that the 

setback for these industrial wind turbines should be 2 kilometres. 

Karen Kelly-White requested Council consideration of several issues regarding the 

proposed development policy such as a 2 kilometre setback, noise complaints, and 

partnering with the Municipalities of South Huron and Bluewater. 

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Stan Frankovic asked that the residents of the Municipality be protected from fly-bynight 

companies. 

Jeff Stewardson asked that the drains within the Municipality be protected from any 

damage during the construction phase of these wind turbine projects. 

A resident of Plympton/Wyoming asked that Kettle Point be considered as a partner in 

dealing with the upcoming wind energy projects. 

Martin Schoeley asked that any decision of Council regarding these wind turbine 

projects be for the betterment of the community, as the welfare of the residents needs to 

come first. 


Seconded by: Councillor Underwood 

That CL Report No. 138-2012 providing information on industrial 

wind turbines be accepted in principle and that staff continue the 

process of developing a Municipal policy and development 

agreement to deal with the proposed wind turbine projects. 

Carried 

9. BY-LAWS & RESOLUTIONS 



That the following by-laws be read a first, second and third time, 

passed and numbered appropriately, signed by the Mayor and 

Clerk and engrossed in the by-law book: 

- By-law 123-2012 – Re: Authorizing Agreement with Carillion 

Canada Inc. 

- By-law 124-2012 – Re: Severance Agreement with Bradley C. Oke 

Developments Inc. 

- By-law 125-2012 – Re: Official Plan Amendment No. 35 – Brad 

Zantingh Ltd. 

- By-law 126-2012 – Re: Zone Amendment – Brad Zantingh Ltd. 

- By-law 127-2012 – Re: Confirming Resolutions to Date. 

Carried 

10. ACCOUNTS 

10.1 TR Report No. 68-2012 – Re: October, 2012 Cheque Listing 

The Municipal accounts for the month of October, 2012 were reviewed. 


Seconded by: Councillor Cook 

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That the Municipal accounts for the month of October, 2012 in the 

amount of $1, 333,642,94 are accepted as presented. Carried 

11. NOTICE OF MOTION 

There were no notices of motion presented to Council for consideration. 

12. NEW BUSINESS 

As an emergent issue Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg asked for 2/3 Council consent to bring 

new business to the table. 



That the issue of the Grand Bend and Area Sewage Treatment 

Facility repayment options be brought forward as an emergent 

issue. 

Carried 

The Deputy Mayor asked Council to consider having consultant Gary Scandlan of 

Watson and Associates present cost recovery options for the Grand Bend Area Sewage 

Treatment Facility at the December 3, 2012 meeting, based on both allocating costs to 

the current users and also on a municipal wide basis. 



That the Acting C.A.O./Treasurer be directed to have Gary 

Scandlan of Watson & Associates prepare cost recovery options for 

the Grand Bend Area Sewage Treatment Facility based on both 

allocating costs to the current users and allocating costs on a 

municipal wide basis on the tax base, for Council to consider at the 

December 3, 2012 meeting. 

Carried 

13. COUNCILLOR REPORTS 

Councillor Bonesteel reported that he had the pleasure of working with the Friends of 

the Pinery and the Lambton Shores Nature Trail the past Saturday, that he had done 

some dune grass digging and placement in the Pinery and made an inquiry as to when 

Council would meet with the Fire Marshall’s Office regarding a Fire Board matter. 

Councillor Underwood reported that the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was to be 

held Tuesday, November 20th and the Annual Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade was 

planned for Saturday, November 24th in Forest. 

Councillor Maguire reported that the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce dinner was 

planned for Thursday night. 

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Councillor Scott reported that she had met with the Ipperwash Police Committee 

recently and that the Committee was looking for a new chair for the Neighbourhood 

Watch Committee. 

Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg reported that the County was currently undergoing a countywide 

branding program and the proposed woodlot by-law was coming before the 

Agriculture Advisory Committee on the 29th of November. 

14. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO SEEK CLARIFICATION 

Mary Lynn Hill asked for confirmation that Council was seeking information on 

spreading the costs for the Grand Bend Area Sewage Treatment Facility across the 

entire tax base and this was confirmed. 

Shirley Andraza asked for clarification as to what the two different options of paying for 

the capital costs of the Grand Bend Area Sewage Treatment Facility were being 

proposed, and was advised that the request was for information on allocating the costs 

to the current users and also, on the entire tax base. 

Jim Hansen asked for clarity on the process that will be used during the December 17th 

meeting to fill the Council vacancy. 

3. CONFIDENTIAL 



That the Council meeting goes into a “Closed Session” at 9:58 p.m. 

to discuss Closed Session minutes, CL Report No. 137-2012 and a 

personal matter under Section 239 (2) c of the Municipal Act. 

Carried 

Council rose at 11:07 p.m. and made the following resolutions: 



That staff proceed with the directions from the November 13 closed 

session pertaining to a personal matter. 

Carried 

12-1119-19 Moved by: Deputy Davis-Dagg 


That the following by-law be read a first, second and third time, 

passed and numbered appropriately, signed by the Mayor and 

Clerk and engrossed in the by-law book: 

By-law 128-2012 – Being a by-law to appoint an Acting Chief 

Administrative Officer and Deputy Clerk. 

Carried 

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15. ADJOURN 



That the November 19, 2012 Council meeting adjourn at 11:10 p.m. 

Carried 

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Date of Meeting: November 27, 2012 

Special Council Meeting 


Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Davis-Dagg 

Councillor Dave Maguire 

Councillor Doug Bonesteel 

Councillor Lorie Scott 

Councillor Martin Underwood 

Councillor Doug Cook 

Councillor John Russell 

Staff Present: 

A/C.A.O. Treasurer Janet Ferguson 

Clerk Carol McKenzie 

1. CALL TO ORDER 

Mayor Weber called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. 

2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST 

The Mayor asked members of Council to declare any pecuniary or conflict of interest 

that they may have and none were declared. 

3. CONFIDENTIAL 


Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Davis –Dagg 

That Council go into a Closed Session of the Committee of the Whole 

at 3:05 p.m. under Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act to discuss 

advice that is subject to Solicitor Client privilege. Carried 

Council rose from the closed session at 4:30 p.m. 



That the Council rise and report progress on a legal matter, and that 

staff proceed with the directions given on the legal matter. 

Carried 

4. ADJOURN 

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Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Davis –Dagg 

That the November 27, 2012 Council meeting adjourn at 4:35 

Carried 

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11/30/2012 

Municipality of 

Lambton Shores 

Development Charges 

Public Meeting 

December 3, 2012 

Study Process 

Policy Review and discussions with Staff 

Growth forecast 

Detailed discussions with staff regarding future needs to 

service growth 

Council Review of DCA Study (November 8, 2012) 

Public Meeting (December 3, 2012) 

o Council Consider By-law for adoption 

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11/30/2012 


Purpose: 

 

 

 

2 

To recover the capital costs associated with 

residential and non-residential growth within 

the municipality 

The capital costs are in addition to what costs 

would normally be constructed as part of a 

subdivision (i.e. internal roads, sewers, 

watermains, roads, sidewalks, streetlights, etc.) 

Municipalities are empowered to impose these 

charges via the Development Charges Act 

(DCA) 

Limitations on Services 

 

A DC may not provide for: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parkland acquisition 

Municipal Halls 

Tourism, Arts/Culture Facilities, Museums 

Solid Waste Service 

Hospitals 

Vehicle & Equipment with avg. life of

11/30/2012 

Overview of DCA 

(simplified steps) 

1. Identify amount, type and location of growth 

2. Identify servicing needs to accommodate 

growth 

3. Identify capital costs to provide services to 

meet the needs 

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Overview of DCA 

(simplified steps) 

4. Deduct: 

- Grants, subsidies and other contributions 

- Benefit to existing development 

- Statutory 10% deduction (soft services) 

- Amounts in excess of 10 year historic service 

calculation 

- DC Reserve funds (where applicable) 

5. Net costs then allocated between residential 

and non-residential benefit 

6. Net costs divided by growth to provide the DC 

charge 

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Overview of DCA - 

Policy Matters 

 

Exemptions: 

 

Mandatory Exemptions: 

 

 

 

 

for industrial building expansions (may expand by 50% with 

no DC) 

May add up to 2 apartments for a single as long as size of 

home doesn’t double 

Add one additional unit in medium & high density buildings 

Upper/Lower Tier Governments and School Boards 

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Overview of DCA - 

Policy Matters 

 

Exemptions: 

 

Discretionary Exemptions: 

 

 

 

Reduce in part or whole DC for types of development or 

classes of development (e.g. industrial or churches) 

May phase-in over time 

Redevelopment credits to recognize what is being replaced 

on site (not specific in the Act but provided by case law) 

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11/30/2012 

Overview of Lambton Shores’ 

Existing DCA Exemptions 

A Place of Worship or cemetery/burial ground 

A Public Hospital 

Non-residential Farm Buildings 

Lands used by a University or College 

Temporary Building or Structure (less than 1 year) 

A Building/Structure normally incidental to or subordinate 

in purpose or both and exclusively devoted to residential 

use 

A Board of Education 

The Municipality of Lambton Shores, or local board or 

commission thereof 

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Local Service Policies 

 

As part of the DC process, need to define what 

is included in the DC and what is a developer 

responsibility 

Generally, a developer is responsible for : 

 

 

 

Water and Wastewater connections to trunk mains 

and pumping stations to service specific areas 

Storm Water Management Quality and Quantity 

Works, including Downstream or adjacent Erosion 

Works 

Internal roads, sidewalks, streetlights, private 

entrances 

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Relationship Between Needs to 

Service Growth vs. Funding 

Service New 

Growth/Users 

Development 

Charges 

Rates, Taxes, 

Reserves, etc. 

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Growth Forecast Increase 

The 2012 Development Charge forecast provides for the following growth: 

Measure 

10 Year 20 Year Water Wastewater 

2012-2021 2012-2031 Buildout Buildout 

(Net) Population Increase 1,535 3,627 3,419 3,035 

Residential Unit Increase 929 1,921 297 268 

Non-Residential Gross Floor Area Increase (ft²) 245,400 573,300 595,500 595,500 

Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. Forecast 2012 

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Growth Forecast 

140 

126 

20-YEAR HOUSING FORECAST¹ 

Housing Units 

120 

100 

80 

60 

40 

78 

27 

78 

105 

88 

62 

55 54 55 54 

39 

64 

70 

84 84 

108 108 108 108 108 108 108 108 108 108 

103 103 103 103 103 

20 

0 

Years 

Historical Low Density Medium Density High Density Seasonal Historical Average 

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Summary of Services 

Considered 

 

Municipal Wide Services 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roads and Related 

Fire Protection Services 

Municipal Parking Spaces 

Outdoor Recreation Services 

Indoor Recreation Services 

Library Services 

Administration Studies 

Water 

Wastewater 

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Summary of Proposed 

Charges 

Service 

Municipal Wide Services: 

Single and 

Semi- 

Detached 

Dwelling 

Apartments - 2 

Bedrooms + 

Apartments - 

Bachelor and 

1 Bedroom 

Other 

Multiples 

Wind Turbine 

(per turbine) 

Agricultural 

Processing 

Establishment 

(per m² of Gross 

Floor Area) 

Greenhouse - 

Farm Large 

Scale 

(per m² of Gross 

Floor Area) 

Commerical / 

Institutional 

(per m² of 

Gross Floor 

Area) 

Industrial 

(per m² of 

Gross Floor 

Area) 

Roads and Related 1,410 1,000 759 1,247 1,410 - 11.95 11.95 5.97 

Other Transportation Services 170 121 92 150 - - - 1.61 0.81 

Fire Protection Services 9 6 5 8 9 - 0.11 0.11 0.05 

Outdoor Recreation Services 334 237 180 295 - - - 0.65 0.32 

Indoor Recreation Services 440 312 237 389 - - - 0.97 0.48 

Library Services 284 201 153 251 - - - 0.65 0.32 

Administration 123 87 66 109 123 - 1.18 1.18 0.59 

Total Municipal Wide Services 2,770 1,964 1,492 2,449 1,542 - 13.24 17.11 8.56 

Area Specific Services 

RESIDENTIAL 

NON-RESIDENTIAL 

Water 5,954 4,224 3,206 5,267 - 39.07 39.07 39.07 19.54 

Wastewater 1 2,295 1,628 1,236 2,030 - - - 15.07 7.53 

Total Area Specific Services 8,249 5,852 4,442 7,297 - 39.07 39.07 54.14 27.07 

GRAND TOTAL MUNICIPAL SERVICES 2,770 1,964 1,492 2,449 1,542 - 13.24 17.11 8.56 

GRAND TOTAL AREA SPECIFIC SERVICES 11,019 7,816 5,934 9,746 1,542 39.07 52.31 71.26 35.63 

Note: Refer to the phase-in provisions 3.11(b) and 3.12(b) in the by-law. 

1 Serviced areas and expansion areas as noted in Schedules C, C-1 and C-2. 

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Comparison of Current and 

Calculated Charges - Residential 


Service Current Calculated % Change Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 

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 

Other Transportation Services 97.00 170.00 42.9% 170.00 170.00 170.00 170.00 170.00 

Fire Protection Services 7.00 9.00 22.2% 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 

Outdoor Recreation Services 573.00 334.00 -71.6% 334.00 334.00 334.00 334.00 334.00 

Indoor Recreation Services 804.00 440.00 -82.7% 440.00 440.00 440.00 440.00 440.00 

Library Services - 284.00 100.0% 284.00 284.00 284.00 284.00 284.00 

Administration 58.00 123.00 52.8% 123.00 123.00 123.00 123.00 123.00 

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 

Area Specific Services: 

Residential (Single Detached) Comparison 

Water 1,940.00 5,954.00 67.4% 1,940.00 2,943.50 3,947.00 4,950.50 5,954.00 

Wastewater 4,961.00 2,295.00 -116.2% 2,295.00 2,295.00 2,295.00 2,295.00 2,295.00 

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 

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 

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Comparison of Current and Calculated 

Charges – Non-Residential (per m² of Gross Floor Area) 

Commercial / Institutional Users (per m²) Comparison 



Roads and Related 20.86 11.95 -74.6% 11.95 11.95 11.95 11.95 11.95 

Other Transportation Services 1.23 1.61 23.8% 1.61 1.61 1.61 1.61 1.61 

Fire Protection Services - 0.11 100.0% 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 




Administration 0.74 1.18 37.5% 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 

Total Municipal Wide Services 24.55 17.11 17.11 17.11 17.11 17.11 17.11 


Water 9.77 39.07 75.0% 9.77 17.10 24.42 31.75 39.07 

Wastewater 24.92 15.07 -65.4% 15.07 15.07 15.07 15.07 15.07 

Total Area Specific Services 34.69 54.14 24.84 32.17 39.49 46.82 54.14 

Grand Total - All Services 59.24 71.26 41.95 49.28 56.61 63.93 71.26 

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Comparison of Current and Calculated 

Charges – Non-Residential (per m² of Gross Floor Area) 

Industrial Users (per m²) Comparison 



Roads and Related 20.86 5.97 -249.2% 5.97 5.97 5.97 5.97 5.97 

Other Transportation Services 1.23 0.81 -52.4% 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81 0.81 

Fire Protection Services - 0.05 100.0% 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 




Administration 0.74 0.59 -25.0% 0.59 0.59 0.59 0.59 0.59 

Total Municipal Wide Services 24.55 8.56 8.56 8.56 8.56 8.56 8.56 


Water 9.77 19.54 50.0% 4.89 8.55 12.21 15.87 19.54 

Wastewater 24.92 7.53 -230.7% 7.53 7.53 7.53 7.53 7.53 

Total Area Specific Services 34.69 27.07 12.42 16.08 19.75 23.41 27.07 

Grand Total - All Services 59.24 35.63 20.98 24.64 28.30 31.97 35.63 

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Development Charge Rates for Lambton County and Select Municipalities - 

Single Detached & Semi Detached Dwelling (as at Nov. 1, 2012) 

$20,000 

$18,000 

$16,000 

$14,000 

$12,000 

$10,000 

$8,000 

$6,000 

$4,000 

$2,000 

$0 

Lower Tier Charges 

Education DC's 

Notes: 

None of the UpperTiers including in this survey impose development charges. 

Chatham-Kent only imposes Development Charges for water and wastewater services 

Development Charge Rates for Lambton County and Select Municipalities – 

Commercial Per Fully Serviced m 2 of GFA (as at Nov. 1, 2012) 

7.00 

6.00 

5.00 

4.00 

3.00 

2.00 

1.00 

- 



Notes: 


Chatham-Kent only imposes Development Chargesfor water and wastewater services. 

Plympton-Wyoming imposes a flat rate Development Charge for Non-Residential based on size. 

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Development Charge Rates for Lambton County and Select Municipalities – 

Industrial Per Fully Serviced m 2 of GFA (as at Nov. 1, 2012) 

6.00 

5.00 

4.00 

3.00 

2.00 

1.00 

- 

Notes: 


Chatham-Kent only imposes Development Chargesfor water and wastewater services. 

Plympton-Wyoming imposes a flat rate Development Charge for Non-Residential based on size. 



Next Steps 

 

 

Undertake the public process to receive input 

from public prior to Council’s consideration of a 

by-law 

Council will then review all public input and 

consider policies, charges and adopt a bylaw 

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November 26, 2012 

Open letter to the Mayor and Council of our Municipality of Lambton Shores: 

Mr. Mayor, Deputy and Councillors: 

I am writing to request that you all read this correspondence very carefully and accept the 

recommendations contained therein. 

This Council is now two full years or halfway into its mandate. I suggest to you all that each and 

every one of you should be thoroughly embarrassed at the “accomplishments” of the group as a 

whole! I can assure you that the majority of Lambton Shores residents are embarrassed! Any 

and all accumulated and residual “political capital” –”political credibility” that the Municipality 

may have obtained over the years has vanished. 

With the recent resignation of Councillor Illman and the removal of our Chief Administrative 

Officer now is the time for council to have the Clerk prepare a by-law for adoption at the next 

council meeting. 

This Council needs to recognize that the citizens have lost faith in your ability to represent their 

interests and therefore the council has lost its authority to govern. As you know Ontario does not 

have recall Legislation which it clearly needs, however local councils do have the means to pass 

a motion to accept the wholesale resignation of every member of council effective a particular 

date and to pass a by-law to set the date of a by-election. 

I urge you all to provide direction to the clerk to properly word a motion for Council’s adoption 

at its next meeting. 

Yours Truly, 

William C. (Bill) Norris, RCM, AMCT, BPA 

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Economic Development Task Force Minutes 

Meeting No. 07-2012 

Date of Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 

Location: 

The Shores, Main Floor Meeting Room 

Members Present: Co-chair Lorie Scott 

Co-chair Martin Underwood 

Glen Baillie 

Mark Gilpin 

Jean Hill 

Sarah Hornblower 

Jordy Speake 

Glen Van Valkenburg 

Nicole Williamson 

Absent: 

Guests: 

Mayor Bill Weber 

Jerry Beernink 

David Jefferson 

James Munn 

Doug Willsie 

Bonnie Speake 

Dick Matkza 

Recording Secretary: Julie Meister 

CALL TO ORDER 

Co-chairperson Scott called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 

1. WELCOME 

Co-chairperson Scott welcomed everyone. 

2 DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST 

Members were asked to declare any pecuniary or conflict of interest that they may have 

with respect to the business itemized on the agenda, none were declared. 

3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 

3.1 Regular Meeting, August 15, 2012 

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The minutes of the previous Economic Development Task Force, held the 15 th day of 

August, 2012 were reviewed. 

E.D.T.F. 12-0905-01 Moved by Glen Van Valkenburg 

Seconded by Mark Gilpin 

That the minutes of the August 15, 2012 Economic Development Task Force 

meeting be accepted as written. 

Carried 

4. TRADITIONAL RESEARCH ADAPTED FOR LAMBTON SHORES 

At the September 15 th meeting, the survey results will be tallied and the comments will 

be grouped into themes. The recommendations that the E.D.T.F. have determined in 

previous meeting will be printed up for inclusion in the report. 

5. REPORT DEVELOPMENT 

The E.D.T.F will determine if the recommendations match the survey results. We will 

look at the groupings, and trends, and modify the recommendations, as needed. The 

results will be compiled into the report. 

In Lambton Shores we have the Chamber of Commerce, the B.I.A., Tourism Sarnia 

Lambton, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership and Sarnia-Lambton Business 

Development Corporation, but it is still not enough. 

Deputy Mayor Recommended for Inclusion 

Co-chairperson Underwood suggested that the E.D.T.F consider having the Deputy 

Mayor assigned to the Economic Development Committee, instead of the original 

recommendation of two Council members. He purported that the Deputy Mayor would 

have the greatest ability to represent the economic development of Lambton Shores at 

both the municipal and county levels. The circle of influence would be greater for the 

Deputy Major than it would be for a Council member, as the Deputy Mayor has 

representation at the two levels of governments and also sits on many boards and 

committees. The Deputy Mayor has no specific mandate, other than being the backup 

to the Mayor. The job description for the Deputy Mayor position would be altered to 

include the responsibility of focusing on economic development. During elections, the 

Deputy Mayor would be selected based on what they plan to do to further the economic 

development of Lambton Shores. The Deputy Mayor would not necessarily need to be 

the chair of the Economic Development Committee. Glen Baillee spoke to the concern 

of anointing the present Deputy Mayor to the position, as she was not elected to fill this 

specific role. He suggested waiting until the next election, at which time all candidates 

would be prepared to speak to the topic of economic development. Co-chairperson 

Underwood stated that in order to be effective now, rather than delaying until after the 

2014 election, the E.D.T.F. should recommend the Deputy Mayor presently in office 

assume the role. He also noted that there would be a committee to assist in 

maintaining balance, and the committee could start focusing on economic development 

now. 

E.D.T.F. 12-0905-02 Moved by Sarah Hornblower 

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Seconded by Jean Hill 

That the Deputy Mayor be included on the Economic Development Committee, to 

promote economic development at the municipal and county levels. 

Carried 

A mandate for the Deputy Major will need to be developed. Mark Gilpin will work on the 

wording of the mandate and job description. Mark will forward this to Co-chairperson 

Underwood for the next meeting. The mandate will be to influence the direction for 

economic development. 

Networking 

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor both sit on the County Council, but not the County 

Economic Development Committee. The E.D.T.F. will request that Carol McKenzie 

research how people get onto the Economic Development Committee on the county 

level, as it would be beneficial to have a Lambton Shores representative at the county 

level. 

The Economic Development Committee would not be designed to duplicate existing 

economic development programs, but to work in conjunction with the existing 

organizations, focusing on the needs of Lambton Shores. The E.D.T.F. will not 

recommend specifics as to how the Economic Development Committee should work 

cooperatively with the B.I.A. or the Chamber of Commerce. The E.D.C. should be in 

contact with these organizations, but the E.D.T.F. will leave the exact relationship up to 

the E.D.C. to decide on. The role of the E.D.C. is to provide input to Council, so if the 

B.I.A. or the Chamber goes to Council, then Council will ask the E.D.C. for their input on 

the matter. The Council can always make decision for emergent issues. Mark Gilpin 

was asked to look into how other Economic Development Committees worked with local 

organizations like B.I.A. or Chambers. 

Committee Structure 

A discussion ensued about the possibility of creating a paid position to head economic 

development in Lambton Shores. Due to size and financial restraints, this is not a 

viable option at this time. Co-chairperson Scott noted that many small towns are 

operating with the assistance of similar economic development committees. Zurich and 

Owen Sound could be watched, as they are planning to operate with an economic 

development officer. 

In order to provide continuity, Sarah Hornblower suggested staggering the terms for the 

citizens. After a discussion, it was determined that the committee should be designed 

to have one-third of its citizen members turned over each year. With two-thirds of the 

citizens remaining on the committee each year, the new members would have the 

existing members to provide continuity. The mandate, policies and procedures 

developed by the Economic Development Committee will also provide structure and 

direction for new members. 

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As a committee of Council, Council would receive reports and recommendations from 

The Economic Development Committee. If the citizens want to invest long-term, they 

can be reinstated, with Council’s approval, which would allow the E.D.C. to retain 

specific expertise and skills sets. 


Seconded by Sarah Hornblower 

That the recommendation for the makeup of the Economic Development 

Committee be altered to include: 

1 Mayor 

1 Deputy Mayor 

6 Citizens 

Carried 

The Economic Development Committee will have to reach out to citizens and groups to 

provide information and resources. 

The E.D.T.F. will recommend that the E.D.C. meet monthly. This will help build the 

energy, aura and momentum at the beginning. 

Jean Hill quoted Bud Orr who stated that the goals of an economic development 

committee are to, “Enhance, Energize, Encourage, Support and Compliment.” Cochairperson 

Scott suggested that Mr. Orr be asked to speak to the E.D.T.F. In looking 

at what has been done in the past, and what is being done in other communities, the 

goal would be to look for the fruitful idea and pull the positives out of it. 

Committee Formation 

Success is dependent on finding the right people to form the committee. A 

questionnaire could be developed for people to complete, if they are interested in being 

on the E.D.C. A hearing board, of four people; two E.D.T.F. members, the Deputy 

Mayor and one Councillor would converse with interested applicants in a comfortable 

setting to discuss the applicant’s interest in economic development and why they’d be a 

good addition to the E.D.C. The E.D.C. should include people who are honestly 

interested in economic development, personable and able to be in crowds. The final 

decision would be ratified at Council. 

Trade Show 

The decision to host a trade show, or tradeshows, will be left with the Economic 

Development Committee. 

Budget 

The Economic Development Committee will need an administrative budget and a 

budget to cover; supplies, marketing and promotional tools, mileage, honourarium, 

professional development and conferences. The budget can be added to in the future, 

through requests to Council. The E.D.T.F. will recommend that the E.D.C. have a 

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udget for the above items as a contingency fund. Large expenses such as the 

purchase of land, for example, would have to be passed through Council. 

6. SURVEY COMPILATION AND TRENDS 

The surveys have been made available on the Lambton Shores website, and the results 

will be compiled through Survey Monkey. The surveys are being compiled by Carole 

McKenzie. The E.D.T.F. has hand delivered hundreds of surveys and the Chamber of 

Commerce and B.I.A. have handed them out to their members. Twenty surveys have 

been collected from the Chamber of Commerce alone. Surveys are still being handed 

out. Approximately seventy surveys have been collected to date, more than doubling 

the total surveys returned for the master leisure plan, through fairly aggressive 

recruiting. 

The task is to relate the surveys into something meaningful for the report and to assist 

the future Economic Development Committee. 

7. SAMPLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANS 

Copies of the following were distributed: 

Brantford’s Economic Development Strategy: A Critical Review, 

December 13, 2011, prepared by Mark Gilpin and Tyler Brennan 

Municipality of Brighton DRAFT Community Development Plan, 

January 9, 2011, prepared by McSweeney Associates 

These will be included in the annex of the report, as a reference, for the new Economic 

Development Committee. 

8. DATABASE DISCUSSION 

Copies of the updated database were distributed for members to review. Corrections, 

additions and deletions are to be emailed to edtf@lambtonshores.ca by September 15 th , 

2012. 

9. CORRESPONDENCE 

No correspondence. 

10. CONSIDERATION OF STAFF REPORTS 

No staff reports at this time. 


No new business. 

12. DISCUSSION PERIOD 

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We cannot depend on Sarnia to promote Lambton Shores. We acknowledge this and 

we are proactive in promoting economic development in Lambton Shores. We can’t 

take the levy back from the county, but we can influence what the county does with the 

levy. 

Ihatetraffic.ca promotes living in Lambton Shores. 

Trails are being developed to link our communities together and to link to other 

counties. 

There is a Community Engagement Expo at The Shores, in Forest, on September 20, 

from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. 

Doors Open is a province wide program promoting our heritage. Lambton Shores is 

participating on September 29 - 30 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

In regards to wind turbines, perhaps we could lobby companies involved to put in a 

research facility or something to put a good light on a bad situation. 

Glen Baillee mentioned that the July 1 st committee for Grand Bend is in need of a leader 

to step up and organize the event. There is documentation available to provide 

direction. It is a good opportunity to run an event with approximately 2,500 people in 

attendance. Anyone interested in the position can contact Glen Baillee. 

The Forest B.I.A. and the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce are going to be working 

together on future projects. 

13. Next Meeting 

Wednesday September 19, 7:00 p.m. at The Shores. 

14. ADJOURNMENT 

That the September 5, 2012 meeting of the Lambton Shores Economic Development 

Task Force adjourn at 9:00 p.m. 

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Date of Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 

Location: 






Jordy Speake 


Absent: 

Guests: 


Glen Baillie 

Mark Gilpin 

Jean Hill 


James Munn 


Doug Willsie 

Bonnie Speake 


Quorum was not reached. Agenda will be held over for October 3, 2012 meeting. 

Members present looked at one question and organized responses. Every comment 

deserves to be heard, so all responses will be included in the report, but organized by 

theme. The one question that was looked at and organised was, ‘Please list the three 

things that you like most about the economic development of Lambton Shores.’ 

Gathering ended at 9:00 p.m. 

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Date of Meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 

Location: 


Members Present: Co-chair Martin Underwood 

Glen Baillie 


Jean Hill 


Jordy Speake 



Doug Willsie 

Absent: 

Co-chair Lorie Scott 


Mark Gilpin 


James Munn 

Guests: 

Bonnie Speake 

Bob Sharon 


CALL TO ORDER 

Co-chairperson Underwood called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. 

1. WELCOME 

Co-chairperson Underwood welcomed everyone. 





3.1 Regular Meeting, Sept. 5, 2012 

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September, 2012 were reviewed. 

E.D.T.F. 12-1003-01 Moved by Nicole Williamson 

Seconded by Jerry Beernink 

That the minutes of the September 5, 2012 Economic Development Task Force 


Carried 

3.2 Meeting Notes - Sept. 19, 2012 

The meeting did not have quorum. The results of survey question 5 were organized 

during the meeting will be included in the final report. 

4. SURVEY COMPILATION AND TRENDS 

Using the structure determined at the September 19 meeting, the survey results for 

general survey questions 6, 7, and entrepreneurial survey questions14 and 15 were 

sorted into the following categories: 

a Recreation 

b Infrastructure 

c Social 

d Services 

e Negative 

f Positive 

-- Not Applicable 

General survey question 8 will also be included in the report, however the answers did 

not require sorting as the question was simply asking for a definition. 

General Survey Question 5 Results 

Question 6 Results 

Infrastructure and social seem to be the biggest concerns. 

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If you compare the results from question 5 and question 6, they support each other. 


The citizens want better services and infrastructure. Overall, they're satisfied with the 

recreation, and social aspects. The negative comments are centred around some 

decisions that were made. 

Entrepreneurial Question 14 Results 


There were a lot of negative responses for question 14. Recreation, services and 

infrastructure are all considered good improvements in the past five years. 

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For question 15, infrastructure such as sewers and parking and some services are 

considered projects to be completed to improve quality of life in Lambton Shores. 

The results of the survey will be entered on an Excel document. The information will be 

forwarded to Co-chair Underwood who will include it in the report. Co-chair Underwood 

will compile the report and have the draft available for review at the October 17 meeting. 








A suggestion was made to involve the Municipality of Lambton Shores in the 

development of a parking solution involving using parking lots such as the school and 

churches to minimize the parking issues in Grand Bend. One member wanted to know 

what the rules were about parking and suggested that hockey teams could sell parking 

spots. It was recommended that the member email the Ward 2 councillor as a next 

step. 

9. NEXT MEETING 

Wednesday October 17, 7:00 p.m. at The Shores. 

ADJOURNMENT 

That the October 3, 2012 meeting of the Lambton Shores Economic Development Task 

Force adjourn at 9:50 p.m. 

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Date of Meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 

Location: 




Glen Baillie 


Jean Hill 



James Munn 

Jordy Speake 


Absent: 


Mark Gilpin 


Doug Willsie 

Guests: 

Bonnie Speake 

Bob Sharon 


CALL TO ORDER 


1. WELCOME 






3.1 Regular Meeting, Oct 3, 2012 

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The minutes of the previous Economic Development Task Force, held the 3 rd day of 

October, 2012 were reviewed. 

E.D.T.F. 12-1017-01 Moved by Jordy Speake 

Seconded by James Munn 

That the minutes of the October 3, 2012 Economic Development Task Force 


Carried 

4. REPORT DRAFT 

Recommendation 1 

It was noted that economic development is not always considered positive and that a 

balance would necessary. A discussion ensued regarding the process of forming the 

committee and Co-chair Underwood explained that generally the Municipality would 

advertise for committee members. From the applications received by the deadline, the 

E.D.T.F. is recommending an interview process. Ideally there would be a cross section 

of people representing diverse interests. There is no pre-set scoring or rating system 

but the interviewers would be expected to use their best judgment to have those with 

the best qualifications out of the volunteers. Council will hopefully develop a process to 

interview applicants. 

The E.D.T.F. agreed to include the following recommendation for 1c: 

“It is recommended the Mayor and Deputy Mayor along with at least three private 

citizens who were members of the E.D.T.F. interview and provide 

recommendation of applicants to be members of the E.D.C. to Council.” 

An additional comment for 1 b was also agreed upon. 

The committee is to be made up of people “representing the largest cross section 

of diverse interests possible.” 

The committee is not intended to be political driven, therefore the decision was made to 

have three members of the E.D.T.F. involved in the interview and selection process. 

Co-chair Underwood stated that he and Co-chair Scott would not be involved in the 

interviews, as there would be two Municipal government representatives involved, so 

the other three interviewees should be private citizens. If the Mayor and Deputy Mayor 

do not agree, the Council will likely decide who will be part of the E.D.C. as the Council 

has done in a similar situation. 

Council has to approve the applicants recommended for the Economic Development 

Committee. The E.D.T.F would like a minimum standard for applicants to qualify for the 

E.D.C. 

The Economic Development Committee should have consensus. When the E.D.C. 

makes a recommendation, it is the E.D.C. recommendation. Once the decision is 

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made, there can be no bickering within the Committee or the recommendation will not 

be effective. 

It was suggested that the citizens who are selected for the E.D.C. should have a 

meeting with S.L.E.P. and other Economic Development organizations in the area as a 

resource. 


The E..T.F. agreed to remove: 

“human, financial, physical and natural resources which generate marketable 

goods and services,” 

Furthermore, the word create will be changed to “stimulate”. 


3a will also include 1 year term as well as the 2 and 4 year terms. 


No changes. 


No changes. 

The E.D.T.F. discussed the implications of honorariums. An honorarium does show that 

the committee’s purpose is important and could encourage very qualified and 

knowledgeable people to join, however there was concern that people may join simply 

for the honorarium. 

This year there was $15,000 allocated for the E.D.T.F. which has paid for the secretary, 

conference expenses, Grand Bend Health Clinic Classic Movie Events and 4H grant. 

The current balance was unknown at this time. Next year’s budget could possibly be 

increased. 


The E.D.T.F. agreed to add recommendation 6 which will state: 

That the Clerk provide a briefing package outlining opportunities and restrictions 

placed on the Municipality by other governing bodies. 

Recommendation F 

F1 

No changes. 

F2 

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No changes. 

F3 

No changes. 

F4 

EDF change to EDC. 

F5 

Change the first EDF to read, “That the EDC augment and continue to enhance”. 

F6 

Alter the sentence to read: 

F7 

No changes. 

F8 

No changes. 

F9 

No changes. 

F10 

No changes. 

F11 

No changes. 

F12 

“That the EDC explore and enhance partnerships with all levels of government, 

economic development organizations and identify and eliminate duplication of 

services. IE SLEP, TSL, SLBDC.” 

The E.D.T.F. agreed to add recommendation F12 which will state: 

“That Council inform the EDC of any changes or amendments to the Strategic 

Plan.” 

E.D.T.F. 12-1017-02 

Moved by Jordy Speake 

Seconded by Jerry Beernink 

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That the recommendations of the Economic Task Force Report be accepted as 

amended. 

Carried 

The final report will be sent by email next week. 








If the report is accepted at the November 7, 2012 meeting, the E.D.T.F. will be 

disbanded at the end of the meeting. 

Can the E.D.C. include a request to Council to have an answer back to the E.D.C. in 

two weeks, for example? Yes, there has been a move towards including a time frame 

to have response brought back by specific date. 

The Economic Development Committee has to show results to have support of 

community and will make short-term and long-term recommendations. 

The Appendix will include the directory, both survey results and the economic 

development plans from Brighton and Brantford. 

The E.D.C. will need to learn to work together and to work with Council. The Committee 

is going to need time to learn to work together. The E.D.T.F. has done this since it first 

met. 

Some items directed to the E.D.C. will need to be sent back at times as the subject may 

be misdirected. That would be up to the E.D.C. to determine. 

aAt the first meeting, they may not be prepared to select a chair. The roles within the 

E.D.C. are not structured. 

The E.D.C. will have a secretary, however where the secretary comes from, we don`t 

know. 

Most Committee recommendations are accepted by Council. One of the things that 

came out of Council was the need for an E.D.T.F. 

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Wednesday Nov 7, 7:00 p.m. at The Shores. 

ADJOURNMENT 

That the October 17, 2012 meeting of the Lambton Shores Economic Development 


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Date of Meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 

Location: 




Glen Baillie 


Jean Hill 


James Munn 


Absent: 

Co-chair Lorie Scott 

Mark Gilpin 


Jordy Speake 


Doug Willsie 


CALL TO ORDER 


1. WELCOME 






3.1 Regular Meeting, Oct 17, 2012 


October, 2012 were reviewed. 

E.D.T.F. 12-1107-01 

Moved by James Munn 

Seconded by Glen Baillie 

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That the minutes of the October 17, 2012 Economic Development Task Force 


Carried 

4. REPORT DRAFT 

Mayor Weber asked for clarification on some areas of the report and the E.D.T.F. 

explained how they came to make some of the decisions that they reached regarding 

the report. 

The recommendation to have an E.D.C. is intended to augment Council, and not to slow 

down the process. 

The E.D.C. should be a proactive committee to be better prepared to make relevant 

decisions. The E.D.C. can look to see if the initiatives are supportive of the Strategic 

Plan. The focus of the E.D.C. will most often be the important but not urgent issues. 

The report will have a note in chapter three stating that the survey comments are 

available upon request. The report does not need to be brought back to the E.D.T.F. 

again; it is accepted as it stands with the one inclusion as specified above. 

The report will be presented by Co-chair Underwood. The report is broad, to guide 

Council, without putting too many restrictions. 

E.D.T.F. 12-1107-02 

Moved by Jerry Beernink 

Seconded by James Munn 

That the report by the Lambton Shores Economic Task Force be accepted as the 

final report, with the inclusion of a note in chapter three, stating that the survey 

comments are available upon request. 

Carried 








Words of thanks were shared, as was the hope that members of the E.D.T.F. consider 

applying to the E.D.C. 

A discussion ensued about when and how the report would be presented to Council. It 

was decided that the next Council meeting, on November 19, 2012 would most likely be 

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focused on the turbine concern, so the E.D.C. would rather wait to have the report 

presented at the next Council meeting. 


There will be no further meetings of the E.D.C. as the report is complete. 

E.D.T.F. 12-1107-03 

Moved by Glen Baillie 


That the Economic Development Task Force, having fulfilled its duties, be 

disbanded. 

Carried 

ADJOURNMENT 

That the November 7, 2012 meeting of the Lambton Shores Economic Development 


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THE MUNCIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES 

PL Report No. 40-2012 Monday, November 26, 2012 

TO: 

FROM: 

RE: 

Mayor Weber and Members of Council 

Patti Richardson, Senior Planner 

Deeming By-law 

Mike and Jenna Beernick 

9 Water Street, Arkona, Lot 29 and 30, Registered Plan 5 

RECOMMENDATION: 

That Council APPROVE a By-law deeming Lots 29 and 

30, Registered Plan 5, (AK), Municipality of Lambton 

Shores, not to be lots in a registered plan. 

______________________________________________________________________ 

REPORT 

Mike and Jenna Beernick, own two abutting lots at the corner of Water and Smith 

Streets in Arkona, Lots 29 and 30, Registered Plan 5 (AK) and are requesting that the 

lots be joined to create one lot, so they may build a new single detached dwelling on the 

lot. 

Section 50(4) of the Planning Act, permits Council to pass a by-law designating any part 

of a registered plan of subdivision, which has been registered for more than 8 years, not 

to be a registered plan. Plan 5 has been registered for well in excess of 8 years. In 

order to affect the merging of the two subject lots, Council is required to pass a deeming 

by-law under Section 50(4) of the Planning Act. Please find attached a deeming by-law 

for the lots for Council review and approval. 

Respectfully submitted 

Patti L. Richardson 

Senior Planner 

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BY-LAW 130 OF 2012 

A By-law to Deem Certain Lots in Registered Plan 5 (AK), Municipality of Lambton 

Shores, not to be Lots in a Registered Plan of Subdivision 

WHEREAS pursuant to Section 50(4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P.13, as 

amended, it is deemed expedient to designate Lots 29 and 30, Registered Plan 5 (AK), 

Municipality of Lambton Shores, not to be lots in a Registered Plan of Subdivision, for the 

purpose of Section 50(3), of the said Act, 

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores 

enacts as follows: 

1. That Lots 29 and 30 of Registered Plan 5 (AK), Municipality of Lambton Shores, 

are hereby deemed not to be part of a Registered Plan of Subdivision for the 

purposes of Section 50(3) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 c.P.13 as amended. 

2. This By-law comes into force and effect upon being finally passed 

Read a FIRST and SECOND time this 3 rd day of December, 2012. 

READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 3 rd DAY OF DECEMBER, 2012. 

_________________________ 

MAYOR - Bill Weber 

_________________________ 

CLERK - Carol McKenzie 

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PL Report No. 42-2012 Tuesday, November 27, 2012 

TO: 

FROM: 

RE: 



Development Related Connections to Rural Water Mains 

- Public Comment Forum 


For Council direction. 

______________________________________________________________________ 

REPORT 

At Council’s November 5, 2012 meeting, Planning Report No. 35-2012, respecting 

development related connections to rural water mains was placed on the agenda for 

Council consideration (please see report attached) . 

At that meeting the following resolution was passed: 

Mover by Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg 

Seconded by Councillor Cook 

That PL Report No. 35-2012 be tabled until information from the rural 

residents is obtained so that all perspectives can be considered. 

Carried. 

Staff is seeking some clarification and direction from Council on this matter. 

The first clarification we are requesting is what information is being sought from the rural 

residents? General information respecting the rural water main or information respecting 

development related connections to the rural water main? The topic of the request for 

public comment needs to be clearly communicated with the Public to solicit useful 

information for Council to use in its deliberation 

The second clarification being sought is what method does Council want to employ to 

gather this information? 

 

 

a public meeting or 

or a notice requesting written comments. 

Staff is seeking direction and clarification on how to proceed with this matter. 


Patti L. Richardson, 


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PL Report No. 35-2012 Monday, October 15, 2012 

TO: 

FROM: 

RE: 



Development Related Connections to Rural Watermains 


For Council discussion and direction. 

______________________________________________________________________ 

REPORT 

This report is a follow up to a concern expressed by Council, during its consideration of 

Planning Act Applications submitted by Maria and Thedore Vanos (Official Plan and 

Zoning Amendments), requesting permission to allow a surplus farm dwelling to be 

severed from a farm, for which staff were recommending, as a condition of approval, 

that the surplus farm dwelling be connected to the rural water line. Council was 

concerned that perhaps commitments made by the previous Council to its residents 

when the rural water lines were installed exempted the agricultural area from being 

required to connect to the waterline. 

Currently, all new lots created are required to connect to available municipal services. 

This direction comes from Section 22 of the Lambton Shores Official Plan - Municipal 

Services, Stormwater Management and Sensitive Land Uses. Specifically with respect 

to water, Section 22.2.1.1 – Municipal Service Area requires: 

All development within the water service area will be serviced by municipal 

piped water facilities. When development is proposed in the water service 

area and the necessary lines are not yet installed, the developer will be 

responsible for the provision of necessary extensions. The Municipality 

will pass a by-law pursuant to the Municipal Act defining area where water 

system connections are mandatory. 

Further, Section 22.2.1.2 – Private water supply states: 

Development may be permitted on private water systems, subject to 

proof that water quality and quantity are adequate, where piped water is 

not available and an extension of services is not economically feasible. 

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Further with respect to sanitary servicing Section 22.1.1.1 of the Official Plan states 

All development within the sewer service area will be serviced by sewer 

facilities. When development is proposed in the sewer service area and 

the necessary lines are not yet installed, the developer will be responsible 

for the provision of necessary extensions. The Municipality will pass a Bylaw 

pursuant to the Municipal Act defining areas where sewer system 

connections are mandatory. 

Further, Section 22.1.1.5 states: 

New development, located outside the sewer service area and requiring 

individual systems, will be permitted if the proposed site can 

accommodate an individual sanitary sewage treatment and disposal 

system based on the following criteria: 

a) The lot area will comply with the requirements of the Province or its 

designated agent and be large enough for the type of development 

proposed and the system(s) to be used; 

b) a Sewage System Permit for an individual sanitary sewage treatment 

and disposal system is to be obtained; and 

c) any development which is not serviced by full municipal services and is 

proposed on communal, partial municipal or individual on-site systems 

must be supported by studies which include as a minimum, evaluations 

of soil percolation rates, impacts on ground water resources, ground 

water mounding and adjacent watercourses and which address the 

Ministry of Environment Reasonable Use guidelines. Reserve areas for 

replacement septic systems will be required when the mode of sewage 

servicing is individual private sewage systems or communal systems. 

Where new multi-lot clusters are proposed, proponents will be required 

to submit soils and hydrological studies completed by qualified 

engineers or hydrogeologists with recognized experience in sewage 

and potable water system designs. 

The severance of a dwelling surplus to a farming operation is development. 

Current policy requires that all lots created either through the subdivision approval 

process or the consent (severance) process be connected to municipal water were it is 

available. Most of Lambton Shores is serviced with Municipal water. 

Currently, By-law 81 of 2009 (as amended by By-law 86 of 2009) - Being A By-law to 

Provide for the Establishment and Collection of Fees and Set Future Connection 

Policies for the Rural Water Expansion Project regulates the Municipal policy respecting 

rural waterlines (see Attached). 

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Section 3.3 of the By-law – Building on Vacant Lots states: 

If an owner of a vacant lot in the rural water expansion area builds a new 

dwelling on the lot, the dwelling must connect to the waterline. 

The owner will be responsible for the cost difference between the vacant 

land charge originally assessed to the property and the (indexed) capital 

cost charge for the specific size required. The fees for the additional 

capital charge cost, curb stop installation, cost of the meter and the 

applicable development charge or connection fee will be due at the time of 

the building permit issuance, along with all other applicable building and 

planning fees. 

Further, Section 3.4 - Connecting Existing Buildings states: 

Existing dwellings that front on the rural waterline and are not connected, 

will be required to connect upon issuance of a building permit for either: 

a) an increase of 15% or more of the finished area of the dwelling unit, or 

b) the addition or upgrading or washrooms and/or bathing facilities. 

Finally, Section 3.6 - Severances states. 

When a consent (severance) is granted for the property in the rural water 

expansion area, if there is a dwelling on one of the newly created parcels, 

that parcel will be credited with the charge to the original owner. The 

indexed vacant lot charge will be assessed on all other newly created 

vacant parcels and will be due prior to the stamping of the deed. 

If all parcels are vacant one will be credited with the payment of the vacant 

lands capital charge cost assessed for the original property and the other 

parcel(s) will be required to pay the (indexed) vacant land charge, prior to 

the stamping of the deed. 

If the dwelling is constructed on the vacant lot in the future, the property 

owner will be required to connect the dwelling to the waterline, and will be 

responsible for the cost difference between the vacant land charge paid 

and the current indexed capital cost for the specific service size required. 

The fees for the increase in capital charge cost, the curb stop installation, 

the cost of the meter and the applicable development charge or 

connection fee would be due at the time of the building permit, along with 

all other applicable building and planning fees. 

There is no specific water connection exemption for severed lots in the By-law. 

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During the previous Council‘s public dialogue respecting the construction of rural water 

lines, mandatory connection was discussed. In the end Council decided not to require 

mandatory connection for any existing properties, except in the circumstances 

identified above in Section 3.3, 3.4 and 3.6. However, the current Council should be 

aware that there are no mandatory connection by-laws in effect in the Municipality, yet 

all new lots created are required to connect to existing services, in compliance with the 

Official Plan policies. 

When dealing with development it important to maintain a level playing field; that is, the 

expectation for development should be consistent across the Municipality. Further, it is 

important that the cost to create lots, including serving cost, are the responsibility of the 

developer, not the future owner. We have a number of situations in the Municipality, 

approved years ago where lots were created without servicing including roads. As a 

result, the Municipality on occasion has received a number of requests from the owners 

of the underserviced lots requesting that the Municipality install the services. The lots 

cannot be built on until the services are constructed. 

Since connection to the rural waterline was permitted in December of 2009, 238 of the 

original 367 dwelling units have been connected to the rural waterline, which is a 65% 

connection rate. As well 14 properties have been subject to Planning Act applications 

(Official Plan and Zoning Amendments) to allow a surplus farm dwelling to be severed 

from the farm. A summary of these applications and when they were connected to the 

waterline is summarized below. 

APPLICANT 

DATE 

APPLICATION 

FINALLY 

APPROVED 

CONNECTED 

DATE 

CONNECTED 

NOT 

CONNECTED 

Boekhorst July 4, 2012 X Oct. 7, 2009 

Lacey 

X 

Bastiaansen Mar. 1, 2011 X Dec. 21, 2009 

Hendrickx Aug. 3, 2011 X May 31, 2011 

Eastman March 1, 2011 X May 27, 2011 

Rombouts July 27. 2011 X Oct. 27, 2004 

Bastiaansen Sept. 28, 2011 X Dec. 14, 2009 

Schoeley X Nov. 8, 2008 

Vanos Feb 29, 2012 X Nov. 29, 2011 

Austin Hatchery X Pre Amalgamation X 

Mila Hills Aug. 30, 2012 X Mar. 1, 2009 

Lacey Oct. 2, 2012 X Pre Amalgamation 

Leenders X March 23, 2009 

Zantingh X Dec. 13, 2006 

During the processing and review of the above noted applications, I did not receive any 

complaints from the applicants respecting the requirement to connect to the rural water 

main. In fact, following Council expressing concern regarding the water connection 

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equirements, Mr. Vanos‘s agent, Mr. Walden, indicate that Mr. Vanos wanted to 

connect to the water line as he felt the lot was more valuable and more attractive to 

wider range of prospective purchasers, as a result of being connected to municipal 

water. 


Patti L. Richardson, 


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THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES 

D.C.S. Report No. 109-2012 Monday, November 26, 2012 

TO: 

FROM: 

RE: 


Brent Kittmer, Director of Community Services 

2013 Grand Beach Events 


That the report be received for Council review and direction. 

REPORT 

With the adoption of Policy #63 – Grand Bend Beach Use Policy on May 7, 2012, any 

major or non-community event had to submit their application by October 31 for the 

event to be considered for 2013: 

Definitions: 

Major events and non-community events are required to submit applications, 

permit fees and deposits by October 31 of the previous year for consideration. 

Failure to meet this deadline may result in the event request being denied. 

Major Event 

Any special event lasting more than eight (8) hours, including set up and 

takedown of equipment. 

Non-Community Event 

An event that is held for the purpose of business, profit making or promotion 

of (for profit) an individual, group, organization or Corporation. Events run by 

non-profit organizations whose main focus is outside of the Municipality of 

Lambton Shores will be considered as non-community events. 

Non-community events must develop a formal partnership with a Lambton 

Shores non-profit organization or business in order to apply to host an event 

at the Grand Bend Beach. The partnership must be arranged prior to the 

Event Organizer submitting the application. The Event Organizer must 

provide details of this partnership in writing, submitted with the application 

and the local group/business must acknowledge this partnership in writing, 

also due with the application. 

The partnership must provide a clear benefit to the local organization or 

business, and must be agreed upon by both parties. 

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Per the policy: 

Failure for the Event Organizer to arrange a partnership with a local non-profit 

organization or business by the application deadline will result in denial of the 

application. 

Municipal staff may approve applications and site plans of existing major events 

(i.e. Optimist Drive and Jive, Not So Pro Beach Volleyball, Aquafest, and Canada 

Day) and any minor event requests. Staff can also approve applications for 

active living programs and wedding ceremonies. Applications for new major 

events will be submitted to Council for approval. 

Three of the four existing major events complied with the new deadline and staff has 

reviewed and approved the following events for 2013: 

Event 

Grand Bend Optimist's Drive N' Jive 

Date June 15, 2013 

Location 

Condo Parking Lot w/ Hydro 

Fees/Deposits 

Received 

Yes 

Attendance > 400 

Annual Event Yes 

Site Plan/Parking 

Plan Received 

Yes 

Set Up Starts Friday, June 14 at 10:00am 

Clean Up Ends Sunday, June 16 at 5:00pm 

Event Summary: Car Show during afternoon; Dinner/Dance in the evening 

under 40x80 tent - building permit required. Licensed event - 

Optimist's have the necessary insurance. 

Goods/merchandise will be sold (permit from Clerk's). 

Entrance fee will be charged; donations are accepted - 

money goes to Grand Bend Youth Programs. Community 

Grant submitted for fee waivers and in-kind support. 

Event 

Canada Day Celebrations 

Date July 1, 2013 

Location 

Main Beach w/ Hydro 

Fees/Deposits 

Received 

Yes 

Attendance up to 25,000 



Plan Received 

Yes 

Set Up Starts Monday, July 1, 2013 at 8:00am 

Clean Up Ends Monday, July 1, 2013 at 11:59pm 

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Event Summary: 

Giant Children's Colouring Mural (attached to the Beach 

House wall) starting at 10am. Live entertainment at the 

Beach House from 2-10pm (small tents will be put up - no 

building permit required). Fireworks off the pier at 10pm. 

Sale of glow sticks and donations will be accepted - funds go 

towards the expenses incurred during the event. Community 

Grant application has been submitted for fee waivers and inkind 

support. 

Event 

Aquafest 

Date August 9,10 and 11, 2013 

Location 

Main Beach w/ Hydro 

Fees/Deposits 

Yes 

Received 

Attendance < 200 



Yes 

Plan Received 

Set Up Starts Friday, August 9 at 10:00am 

Clean Up Ends Sunday, August 11 at 5:00pm 

Event Summary: 30x45 tent will be put up for children's activities and 

exhibitors - building permit required. Activities include 

storytelling, arts/crafts, and educational activities. Exhibitors 

will include information on water safety, water conservation 

and sports. Entertainment will take place at the Beach 

House. No food, alcohol or sale of goods. No entrance fee of 

solicitation for donations. Community grant will be submitted 

for fee waivers and in-kind support. 

There were no applications submitted for new major or non-community events. 

The Not So Pro Beach Volleyball Tour failed to submit an application for 2013 and on 

November 1, 2012, an email was received from Mr. John Morrison, President of Not So 

Pro Sports, stating that the tour would not be returning to the Grand Bend Beach in 

2013. Mr. Morrison feels that an increase in negativity towards the tour from some 

residents and community groups has been “detrimental to Not So Pro and the towns 

reputation”. He also feels that the increase in fees and regulations have made it difficult 

to operate the tournament as successfully as it was run in the past. A copy of the email 

from Mr. Morrison can be found in ‘Schedule A’. 

Although the loss of the tournament will be felt throughout the business community, it is 

important to remember that there are a number of other events that take place in Grand 

Bend during the peak summer season. The Canada Day Celebration draws tens of 

thousands of locals and tourists to the Main Street every year and the Aquafest 

weekend is growing in popularity. 

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Staff is seeking Council direction as the whether or not they would like us to actively 

seek out a new event to replace the Not So Pro Volleyball Tournament. Policy #063 – 

Grand Bend Beach Use Policy states under section 9. Restrictions: 

9.1 Major Events: No new major events will be permitted to operate on the 

Grand Bend Beach during prime time. This is due to the limited amount of 

weekends available in the summer. Major Events are encouraged to submit 

an application for an event taking place during non-prime time. 

9.4 Sports Tournaments: Sports tournaments take up a significant portion of 

the beach and can impact regular beach traffic. Sports tournaments and 

large-scale sporting events will not be permitted on the Grand Bend Beach 

during prime time, with the exception of the pre-existing Not So Pro Beach 

Volleyball Tournament. Sports tournaments and large-scale sporting events 

will be encouraged to apply for non-prime time. 

Since the Not So Pro Volleyball Tour has decided not to return, it does leave a vacancy 

during the prime-time season. Although the policy states “no new major events” and 

“sporting events will not be permitted on the Grand Bend Beach during prime time”, 

Council will need to decide if an exception should be made to fill the vacancy, or if they 

would like to stay status quo with the policy and not permit any new events. If Council 

wants staff to seek out a new event, then leniency will have to be given in regards to the 

event application. Applications for major events have a deadline of October 31, which 

has passed for any major events taking place on the beach in 2013. 

The Community Services Department has also received applications for a few minor 

events to take place in 2013. 

Definition: 

Minor Event 

Any special event lasting less than eight (8) hours, including set up and 

takedown of equipment. 

Staff have reviewed and approved the following minor events: 

Event 

Jazzercise 


Location 

Observation Deck 

Fees/Deposits n/a 

Received 

Attendance 50-60 

Annual Event yes 

Set Up Starts Monday, July 1, 2013 at 8:30am 

Clean Up Ends Monday, July 1, 2013 at 10:00am 

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Event Summary: 

One hour jazzercise workout fundraiser for the Roy Davis 

Foundation. Foundation offers assistance to youth who could 

otherwise not afford to participate in organized hockey 

programs. Fees have been waived in the past and I have 

asked Ms. Davis to submit a Community Grant for this event. 

Event 

White/Hubbell Wedding Ceremony 


Location 

Observation Deck w/ Hydro 

Fees/Deposits n/a - must be paid prior to event 

Received 

Attendance 60-70 

Annual Event no 

Set Up Starts Saturday, July 20 at 11:00am 

Clean Up Ends Saturday, July 20 at 4:00pm 

Event Summary: Brief wedding ceremony on top of the Beach House. No 

alcohol or food will be served. A small sound system will be 

used for wedding music. Parking Plan: Majority of the guests 

will be staying at the Oakwood Resort, so they will be 

shuttled to the beach. Other will be informed of the paid 

parking system in Grand Bend and may choose to park at 

Sobeys...those guest will have to walk to the beach. 

Another report will follow closer to the summer of 2013 to update Council on any other 

minor events that will be taking place. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Brent Kittmer, P.Eng. 

Director of Community Services 

Report Prepared by Shannon Prout – Acting Facilitator of Recreation & Leisure 

Attachments: 

1. Schedule A – Email from John Morrison 

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Schedule A 

From: John Morrison [mailto:john@notsopro.com] 

Sent: November-01-12 5:39 PM 

To: Ashley Farr 

Cc: Daniela Escobar; Cameron Spark; stilkickn29@gmail.com 

Subject: RE: Semi-perm Court locations 

To whom it may concern, 

Hello, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the town of Grand Bend and Lampton Shores for 

their hospitality over the past 12 years for allowing us to host the NSP Beach Tour. Over that time we 

have raised 10’s of thousands of dollars for Charity and the players and our company have spent over 

$750 000 into the local community. (The multiplier effect for this of course is much higher). We have 

had many great days in Grand Bend and a lot of laughs along the way and the pictures and videos to 

prove it! 

Over the past couple of years it would seem that the flavour of the NSP Beach Tour has changed 

significantly! With the politics of events on the beach and some residents and groups using Not So Pro as 

a reason to no longer host events on the Beach in Grand Bend, the fighting, even public displays and 

newspaper articles have been nothing but detrimental to Not So Pro and the towns reputation. It was 

not because of the fun everyone was having or how this event was well run and organized or how it 

created many opportunities and supported charity, the community and local business’ but for political 

reasons and personal influence and gain that has made this event suffer and the town as well. Over the 

past 3 years the NSP event was lumped in with another organization who many of the residents had 

issues with and this tarnished our name and reputation and the ability to attract more teams and fans. 

This fueled with the now very strict rules and regulations that are in place make it impossible to run this 

event and make a profit. And without profit this means it is impossible to continue to support charities 

and support the event in a positive way that Grand Bend has been enjoying the fruits of this events 

labour for years. Fees increasing, regulations not allowing music to start at 9 am , parking fees ,not 

allowing sponsors on the boardwalk areas or a beverage garden or vehicles on the beach has 

diminished the size, scope , flavour and ability for this tournament to run as it was in years past before 

the boardwalk project was put in place. (Wasaga Beach and Ashbridges Beach are both blue Flag 

Beaches). Without sponsors and with teams dwindling this event is no longer an event that can sustain 

itself and changes that needed to be made were voiced by our company local business’ and residents 

,but to no avail. 

I remember when we were asked to bring our event to Grand Bend after a “scout “ was sent from Grand 

Bend to Wasaga Beach during the NSP Beach Tour 12 years ago to see what a great event we run and to 

ask us if we would “consider bringing the NSP Beach Tour to Grand Bend because all of the other events 

had pulled out and Beach Volleyball has a history there”! So it is with a heavy heart that I will look back 

on Grand Bend as a great place to host our Beach Tour! I would like to send out a big heartfelt thanks 

to all of your staff and to the many business’ like the Gables , Archies , Growling Gator ,the Pinedale and 

the Oakwood Resort to name a few as well as Judy and Larry, Jim, Sam , David sr and Sue and to many 

others who supported us along the road! We will send out a formal press release to advise everyone 

that the tournament is not stopping it’s just being rerouted to another City. 

I wish all of you the very best and to everyone in Grand Bend a happy Holiday season coming up! 

Sincerely, 

John Morrison 

President 

Not So Pro Sports 

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TO: 

FROM: 



RE: Proposed Recreation Facility Fees for 2014-2016 


That Council approves the proposed fees as recommended 

in D.C.S. Report 111 – 2012, with the option of exploring the 

alternate fee philosophies further during strategic planning 

sessions; and further 

That by-law #129-2012 be passed to establish the recreation 

fees for the period of January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2016. 

REPORT 

At the November 5, 2012 Council meeting, staff presented D.S.C. Report 105-2012 

respecting three different philosophies for Council to consider for the recreation facility 

fees – a full cost recovery model, a fully subsidized model, and the current blended 

model of cost recovery/subsidization which was approved in 2008 and includes fees up 

to December 31, 2013. 

After reviewing the report, Council decided to continue the status quo with the current 

fee schedule for the time being. The current practice is for a 3% annual to be applied 

the fees year over year, and staff have prepared the projected fee schedule for the 

years 2014, 2015 and 2016 using this methodology. The projected fee schedule is 

attached in ‘Schedule A’ for further review, and includes the 2013 approved fees, and 

projected fees through to 2016. 

In this updated schedule, staff is recommending a few new rates for Council to consider. 

These rates are highlighted in yellow in the schedule and are explained in detail below. 

Staff would like to recommend that the new rates become effective January 1, 2013. 

Pavilion Active Living Programs 

There are a few active living programs in Lambton Shores that use the pavilions during 

the summer months. In the past, they have been charged $5.00 per session as 

opposed to the daily pavilion rate. Staff is proposing to add a $5.00 per hour fee for 

such programs to the fee schedule to keep the programs affordable for the participants. 

2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Pavilion Active Living Programs Per Hour $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra 

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Utter Park – Bar Area 

The bar area in the building attached to the pavilion is utilized by groups that run 

baseball tournaments at Utter Park. In 2012, there were five tournaments that used the 

bar area during the baseball season. In the past, there has never been a fee to use this 

portion of the building, however the municipality does incur costs to operate and 

maintain this location. Staff is proposing that a fee be established for the use of the bar 

area to assist in offsetting the rising costs of maintaining this building. The proposed 

fee is not as high as the fee charged at the Legacy Centre simply because the facility at 

Utter Park is older, smaller, and does not have an ice machine. The proposed bar fee 

has been incorporated into the weekend tournament with a slight discount since it will 

be used over a 3-day period. 

2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Per Tournament (3 day, includes pavilion, bar 

and entire park) 

$ 248.90 $ 256.35 $ 264.05 $ 271.90 Extra 

Bar Per Day $ 35.00 $ 36.05 $ 37.15 $ 38.25 Extra 

Ice Surface Off-Season and Stat Holidays – Minor Groups/Adult Groups 

The idea behind the addition of these fees is to try to recoup the extra costs of operating 

the Arenas in the off season (April and August) and on statutory holidays. By 

eliminating the non-prime ice rates and simply charging the prime rate it should help 

alleviate some of these expenses. 

Ice Surface Off Season and Stat Holidays 

Minor Groups Per Hour 


Adult Groups Per Hour 

2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

$ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra 

$ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra 

Youth Camp Rate (Ice, Meeting Room and Gymnasium) 

In the past, hockey camps have been charged the prime youth rate for use of the ice 

surface, gymnasium and meeting room. After discussions with the camp that operates 

out of the Shores Recreation Centre during the last two weeks of August, staff would 

like to recommend reducing the rate, so the camp can pass the savings onto the 

participants, thus making it more affordable for more children. The proposed rate is a 

discounted rate of the compilation of the ice, gym and meeting room rental rates: 

Youth Prime Rate 

Gymnasium 

Meeting Room 

Total 

$ 107.50 per hour 

$ 17.90 per hour 

$ 11.95 per hour 

$ 137.35 per hour 

After seeking out input from the SWORFA group, it was determined from those that 

responded, that this type of discount is not offered. If we were to offer a 30% discount, 

it would bring the rate down to $96.15 per hour in 2014. The rationale for offering a 

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discount is that there is a benefit to the municipality by making these facilities attractive 

to rent during a time when they are typically not booked. 

Youth Camp Rate (Ice, Mtg Rm, Gym) Per Hour 

30% disc offered if prime time rate used 

2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

N/A $ 96.15 $ 99.03 $ 102.00 Extra 

Concrete Pad Youth Rate Per Day 

A per hour rate for youth groups to use the concrete pad was passed earlier this year in 

BL#36-2012. Staff would like to recommend Council consider a per day rate as well in 

case any day-long events should take place. 

2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Concrete Pad Youth Rate Per Day $ 313.80 $ 322.20 $ 331.85 $ 341.80 Extra 

Port Franks Community Centre 

Since the fee schedule was introduced in 2008, there has been an hourly and daily rate 

for the rental of the Optimist Hall and the West Wing, but no rate was established for the 

use of both halls together for larger events. Staff would like Council to consider the 

introduction of an hourly and daily rate for an Optimist Hall/West Wing combined rental. 

Staff would also like to introduce a weekend rate similar to the fee charged at the 

Legacy Centre’s Thomas Hall for the combined halls here to accommodate larger 

events such as wedding receptions. The weekend rate would start at 5:00pm on Friday 

and end at 12:00pm on Sundays, thus allowing ample time for set up and clean up. 

Optimist/West Wing Combined Per Hour 

(including Kitchen and Bar) 

Optimist/West Wing Combined Per Day 


Opt/WW Weekend Rate (Wedding) (rental 

from 5:00pm Friday to 12:00pm Sunday) - 


Security Deposit Weekend Rental (to be 

applied to rental fee) 

2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

$ 34.80 $ 35.80 $ 36.90 $ 38.00 Extra 

$ 348.00 $ 358.00 $ 369.00 $ 380.00 Extra 

$ 437.70 $ 450.85 $ 464.40 $ 478.35 Extra 

$100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A 

Security Deposits have traditionally been taken with Port Franks Community Centre 

rentals and then applied to the final rental fee. The security deposit for half the hall has 

been $50.00 in the past and staff would recommend leaving that status quo. Staff 

would like to increase the security deposit to $100.00 if the rental is for the Optimist 

Hall/West Wing combination. 

Damage Deposits for Thomas Hall 

When the newly renovated Thomas Hall opened its doors to the public in 2011, any 

event taking place within the hall was required to pay a refundable damage deposit. 

BL#11-2011 stated that the 2011 deposit would be $200.00 for the year 2011 with a 3% 

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annual increase in 2012 and 2013. 

damage deposits to the following: 

Staff would like to recommend changing the 

2014 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Damage Deposit (Hall,Kitchen,Bar) $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00 N/A 

Damage Deposit (Hall,Kitchen only) $ 225.00 $ 225.00 $ 225.00 $ 225.00 N/A 

Damage Deposit (Full Hall only) $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A 

Damage Deposit (Half Hall only) $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 N/A 

Keeping the deposits the same over the years is consistent with the way the damage 

deposits have been set up for outdoor and beach events. By offering tiered deposits for 

the facility, it will make it more accessible for smaller events such as birthday parties 

that typically only use half the hall. We hope that this will help to increase hall rentals, 

which was a goal of the Legacy Centre Business Plan.. Larger events that use the 

entire facility will be subject to the highest damage deposit. 

As with all events that take place at Thomas Hall, municipal staff will inspect the facility 

prior to and following the event for any damage. If damage to the facility occurs during 

the rental period, the licensee will be held accountable. Damage amount will be 

deducted from the damage deposit collected prior to the event. The balance will be 

refunded or billed out to the licensee depending on the cost of the repair. 

Conclusion 

The proposed fee schedule will allow ample time for staff the complete any further 

research that may be required should Council decide to explore the full cost recovery or 

the fully subsidized models mentioned in D.S.C. Report 105-2012 further in their 

strategic planning for the municipality. Staff feels that the proposed fees are in line with 

the current fee schedule and will update the listing with what the facilities have to offer. 




Report Prepared by Shannon Prout – Acting Facilitator of Recreation & Leisure 

Attachments: 

1) Proposed Recreation Facility Fees for 2014-2016 

2) By-law 129-2012 

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Proposed Lambton Shores Recreation Facilities Fee Schedule 

Increase of 3% each year, effective Jan 1 each year, Ice Rental Rate Increases to take effect Aug 1 each year 

Arkona 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Arkona Community Centre 

Adult Meeting Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra 

Recreation Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra 

Utter Ball Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 

* No Charge for minor groups 

Per hour without lights $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra 

Per Hour with lights $ 14.50 $ 14.95 $ 15.40 $ 15.85 Extra 

NEW 

Per Tournament (3 day, includes pavilion 


Per Tournament (3 day, includes pavilion, 

bar and entire park) 

$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra 

$ 248.90 $ 256.35 $ 264.05 $ 271.90 Extra 

Pavilion 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra 

NEW Pavilion Active Living Programs Per Hour $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra 

NEW Bar Per Day $ 35.00 $ 36.05 $ 37.15 $ 38.25 Extra 

Arkona Seniors Hall 

Contact Seniors to use 

Forest 

The Shores Recreation Centre 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Ice Surface Non-Prime Per Hour $ 46.35 $ 47.75 $ 49.20 $ 50.65 Extra 

Ice Surface Prime Minor Groups Per Hour $ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra 

Ice Surface Prime Adult Groups Per Hour $ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra 

NEW 



$ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra 

NEW 

NEW 



Youth Camp Rate (Ice, Mtg Rm, Gym) Per 

Hour 30% disc offered if prime time rate 

used 

$ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra 

n/a $ 96.15 $ 99.03 $ 102.00 Extra 

Concrete Pad Per Hour $ 37.10 $ 38.25 $ 39.40 $ 40.60 Extra 

Concrete Pad Youth Rate Per Hour $ 33.40 $ 34.40 $ 35.45 $ 36.50 Extra 

Concrete Pad Per Day $ 347.80 $ 358.25 $ 369.00 $ 380.05 Extra 

NEW Concrete Pad Youth Rate Per Day $ 313.80 $ 322.20 $ 331.85 $ 341.80 Extra 

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Concrete Pad Per 3 Weekend (3 Days) $ 579.65 $ 597.05 $ 614.95 $ 633.40 Extra 

Gymnasium Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra 

1/2 of the Gymnasium Per Hour $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.50 Extra 

Lower Meeting Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra 

Upper Meeting Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra 

McRae Ball Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

* No Charge for Minor Groups 

Per Hour without lights $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra 


Per Tournament (3 day, includes use of 

pavilion and park) 

$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra 

Coultis Ball Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 






$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra 

Shipley Grove Soccer Field 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 


Per Hour $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra 

Pavilion 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra 


Esli Dodge Conservation Area 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Gazebo Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra 

NEW 

Island Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra 

Gazebo/Island Active Living Programs Per 

Hour 

$ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra 

Grand Bend 

Grand Bend Beach 

*Fees established in 2012-05-07 Policy 63 - Grand Bend Beach Use Policy 

Community Event - Main Beach and 

Observation Deck Daily Rental Fee - w/o 

hydro 


Observation Deck Daily Rental Fee - w/ 

hydro 

2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

$ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 Extra 

$ 266.65 $ 274.65 $ 282.90 $ 291.40 Extra 

Community Event Security Deposit $ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 N/A 

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Community Event Application Fee $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 N/A 

Non-Community Event - Main Beach and 


hydro 



hydro 

$ 1060.90 $ 1,092.75 $ 1,125.50 $1,159.30 Extra 

$ 1,326.15 $ 1,365.95 $ 1,406.95 $1,449.15 Extra 

Non-Community Event Security Deposit $ 1,060.90 $ 1,092.75 $ 1,125.50 $1,159.30 N/A 

Non-Community Event Application Fee $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A 

Damage Deposit 300 people $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 N/A 

North Beach Per Day $ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 Extra 

South Beach Per Day $ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 Extra 

Beach Gazebo Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra 

Observation Deck Per Hour $ 37.60 $ 38.75 $ 39.90 $ 41.10 Extra 

Grand Bend Public School/Community 

Centre 

2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 


Community Room Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra 

Lions Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 






$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra 

Pavilion Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra 


Klondyke Sports Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 


Soccer Fields Per Hour $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra 



Port Franks 

Port Franks Community Centre 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Optimist Hall Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra 

West Wing Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra 

Optimist Hall or West Wing Per Day 


$ 173.90 $ 179.15 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra 

Security Deposit (to be applied to rental fee) $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 N/A 

NEW 



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$ 34.80 $ 35.80 $ 36.90 $ 38.00 Extra

NEW 

NEW 

NEW 








$ 348.00 $ 358.00 $ 369.00 $ 380.00 Extra 

$ 437.70 $ 450.85 $ 464.40 $ 478.35 Extra 

$ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A 

Youth Centre (No Bookings) $ - $ - $ - $ - 

Optimist Meeting Room Per Year $ 1,738.90 $ 1,791.05 $ 1,844.75 $1,900.10 Extra 

Baseball per hour no lights 

(no charge for minor groups) 

Baseball per tournament 

(3 days, includes use of entire park) 

Soccer per hour 


$ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra 

$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra 

$ 8.87 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra 

Port Franks Harbour 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 



Thedford 

The Legacy Centre 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Ice Surface Non-Prime $ 46.35 $ 47.75 $ 49.20 $ 50.65 Extra 

Ice Surface Prime Minor Groups $ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra 

Ice Surface Prime Adult Groups $ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra 

NEW 


Minor Groups 

$ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra 

NEW 

NEW 


Adult Groups 



used 

$ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra 

n/a $ 96.15 $ 99.03 $ 102.00 Extra 




NEW Concrete Pad Youth Rate Per Day $ 313.80 $ 322.20 $ 331.85 $ 341.80 Extra 


Thomas Hall Per Hour $ 37.15 $ 38.25 $ 39.40 $ 40.60 Extra 

Thomas Hall Per Hour 1/2 Hall $ 18.60 $ 19.15 $ 19.70 $ 20.30 Extra 

Thomas Hall Per Day $ 344.80 $ 355.15 $ 365.80 $ 376.75 Extra 

Thomas Hall Per Day 1/2 Hall $ 172.40 $ 177.60 $ 192.95 $ 198.75 Extra 

Kitchen Fee $ 90.20 $ 92.90 $ 95.70 $ 98.60 Extra 

Bar Fee $ 53.05 $ 54.65 $ 56.30 $ 58.00 Extra 

Thomas Hall Weekend Rate (Wedding) 

(rental from 12:00pm Friday to 12:00pm 

Sunday) 

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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 

NEW Damage Deposit (Hall,Kitchen only) $ 225.00 $ 225.00 $ 225.00 $ 225.00 N/A 

NEW Damage Deposit (Full Hall only) $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A 

NEW Damage Deposit (Half Hall only) $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 N/A 

Nursery School Room 

(per Month, no public use) 



Baseball tournament 

(3 day, includes use of entire park) 

$ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra 

$ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra 

$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra 

Thedford Village Complex 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Main Hall per hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra 

Clean Up Option - All other Community 

Centres 

$ 57.96 $ 59.70 $ 61.50 $ 63.35 Extra 

Use of a Community Centre or Concrete Pad 

for Commercial Sales- Auctions 

$1000 per 

day; $500 

for each 

additional 

part day 

$1000 per 

day; $500 

for each 

additional 

part day 

$1000 per 

day; $500 

for each 

additional 

part day 

$1000 per 

day; $500 

for each 

additional 

part day 

Extra 

All Outdoor Events 

*Fees/Damage Deposits established 2012-09-17 Policy 67 - Outdoor Events Policy 

Community and Private Events 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Application Fee $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 N/A 


Non-Community Events 



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BY-LAW 129 OF 2012 

Being a By-law to amend fees for Municipal Recreation Facilities and Locations 

________________________________________________________________ 

WHEREAS: 

AND WHEREAS: 

THEREFORE: 

The Municipality of Lambton Shores provides for the rental of 

various municipally owned facilities, properties, and other 

locations; 

The Council of the Municipality of Lambton Shores has 

deemed it appropriate to set a fair and equitable price for the 

rental of these locations for the purposes of offsetting 

municipal costs; 

The Council of the Municipality of Lambton Shores enacts: 

1. That the fees for recreation facilities, listed in the attached 

Schedule “A” to this by-law, are hereby approved. 

2. This by-law comes into force on the final passing thereof and 

all previous fees for recreation facilities are replaced. 

Read a FIRST and SECOND time this 3 rd day of December, 2012. 

READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 3 rd DAY OF DECEMBDER, 2012 

_____________________________ 

MAYOR – Bill Weber 

_____________________________ 

CLERK – Carol McKenzie 

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Schedule “A” to By-Law 129/2012 

Proposed Lambton Shores Recreation Facilities Fee Schedule 

Increase of 3% each year, effective Jan 1 each year, Ice Rental Rate Increases to take effect Aug 1 each year 

Arkona 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Arkona Community Centre 

Adult Meeting Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra 

Recreation Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra 

Utter Ball Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 






Per Tournament (3 day, includes pavilion, 

bar and entire park) 

$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra 

$ 248.90 $ 256.35 $ 264.05 $ 271.90 Extra 

Pavilion 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra 


Bar Per Day $ 35.00 $ 36.05 $ 37.15 $ 38.25 Extra 

Arkona Seniors Hall 

Contact Seniors to use 

Forest 

The Shores Recreation Centre 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Ice Surface Non-Prime Per Hour $ 46.35 $ 47.75 $ 49.20 $ 50.65 Extra 

Ice Surface Prime Minor Groups Per Hour $ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra 

Ice Surface Prime Adult Groups Per Hour $ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra 



$ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra 





used 

$ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra 

n/a $ 96.15 $ 99.03 $ 102.00 Extra 







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1/2 of the Gymnasium Per Hour $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.50 Extra 

Lower Meeting Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra 

Upper Meeting Room Per Hour $ 11.60 $ 11.95 $ 12.30 $ 12.70 Extra 

McRae Ball Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 






$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra 

Coultis Ball Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 






$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra 

Shipley Grove Soccer Field 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 


Per Hour $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra 

Pavilion 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra 


Esli Dodge Conservation Area 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Gazebo Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra 

Island Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra 

Gazebo/Island Active Living Programs Per 

Hour 

$ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 5.00 Extra 

Grand Bend 

Grand Bend Beach 

*Fees established in 2012-05-07 Policy 63 - Grand Bend Beach Use Policy 



hydro 



hydro 

2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

$ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 Extra 

$ 266.65 $ 274.65 $ 282.90 $ 291.40 Extra 

Community Event Security Deposit $ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 N/A 

Community Event Application Fee $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 N/A 

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hydro 



hydro 

$ 1060.90 $ 1,092.75 $ 1,125.50 $1,159.30 Extra 

$ 1,326.15 $ 1,365.95 $ 1,406.95 $1,449.15 Extra 

Non-Community Event Security Deposit $ 1,060.90 $ 1,092.75 $ 1,125.50 $1,159.30 N/A 

Non-Community Event Application Fee $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A 


North Beach Per Day $ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 Extra 

South Beach Per Day $ 231.85 $ 238.80 $ 245.95 $ 253.30 Extra 

Beach Gazebo Per Day $ 43.45 $ 44.75 $ 46.10 $ 47.50 Extra 

Observation Deck Per Hour $ 37.60 $ 38.75 $ 39.90 $ 41.10 Extra 

Grand Bend Public School/Community 

Centre 

2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 


Community Room Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra 

Lions Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 






$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra 



Klondyke Sports Park 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 


Soccer Fields Per Hour $ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra 



Port Franks 

Port Franks Community Centre 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Optimist Hall Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra 

West Wing Per Hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra 

Optimist Hall or West Wing Per Day 


$ 173.90 $ 179.15 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra 

Security Deposit (to be applied to rental fee) $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 N/A 



$ 34.80 $ 35.80 $ 36.90 $ 38.00 Extra 

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$ 348.00 $ 358.00 $ 369.00 $ 380.00 Extra 

$ 437.70 $ 450.85 $ 464.40 $ 478.35 Extra 

$ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A 

Youth Centre (No Bookings) $ - $ - $ - $ - 

Optimist Meeting Room Per Year $ 1,738.90 $ 1,791.05 $ 1,844.75 $1,900.10 Extra 



Baseball per tournament 

(3 days, includes use of entire park) 

Soccer per hour 


$ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra 

$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra 

$ 8.87 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra 

Port Franks Harbour 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 




The Legacy Centre 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Ice Surface Non-Prime $ 46.35 $ 47.75 $ 49.20 $ 50.65 Extra 

Ice Surface Prime Minor Groups $ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra 

Ice Surface Prime Adult Groups $ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra 


Minor Groups 

$ 104.35 $ 107.50 $ 110.75 $ 114.05 Extra 


Adult Groups 



used 

$ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra 

n/a $ 96.15 $ 99.03 $ 102.00 Extra 






Thomas Hall Per Hour $ 37.15 $ 38.25 $ 39.40 $ 40.60 Extra 

Thomas Hall Per Hour 1/2 Hall $ 18.60 $ 19.15 $ 19.70 $ 20.30 Extra 

Thomas Hall Per Day $ 344.80 $ 355.15 $ 365.80 $ 376.75 Extra 

Thomas Hall Per Day 1/2 Hall $ 172.40 $ 177.60 $ 192.95 $ 198.75 Extra 

Kitchen Fee $ 90.20 $ 92.90 $ 95.70 $ 98.60 Extra 

Bar Fee $ 53.05 $ 54.65 $ 56.30 $ 58.00 Extra 

Thomas Hall Weekend Rate (Wedding) 

(rental from 12:00pm Friday to 12:00pm 

Sunday) 

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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 

Damage Deposit (Hall,Kitchen only) $ 225.00 $ 225.00 $ 225.00 $ 225.00 N/A 

Damage Deposit (Full Hall only) $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 N/A 

Damage Deposit (Half Hall only) $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 N/A 

Nursery School Room 

(per Month, no public use) 



Baseball tournament 

(3 day, includes use of entire park) 

$ 115.95 $ 119.45 $ 123.05 $ 126.75 Extra 

$ 8.70 $ 8.95 $ 9.25 $ 9.55 Extra 

$ 173.90 $ 179.10 $ 184.50 $ 190.05 Extra 

Thedford Village Complex 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 

Main Hall per hour $ 17.40 $ 17.90 $ 18.45 $ 19.00 Extra 

Clean Up Option - All other Community 

Centres 

$ 57.96 $ 59.70 $ 61.50 $ 63.35 Extra 

Use of a Community Centre or Concrete Pad 

for Commercial Sales- Auctions 

$1000 per 

day; $500 

for each 

additional 

part day 

$1000 per 

day; $500 

for each 

additional 

part day 

$1000 per 

day; $500 

for each 

additional 

part day 

$1000 per 

day; $500 

for each 

additional 

part day 

Extra 

All Outdoor Events 

*Fees/Damage Deposits established 2012-09-17 Policy 67 - Outdoor Events Policy 

Community and Private Events 2013 2014 2015 2016 HST 



Non-Community Events 



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TO: 

FROM 

RE: 



Thedford Shuffleboard Club Agreement 


That the recommendation in DCS Report Number 112-2012 

be approved and that the Municipality enter into a one year 

agreement with the Thedford Shuffleboard Club for 

operations at the Legacy Recreation Centre commencing 

January 1, 2012. 

REPORT 

In 2011, the Thedford Shuffleboard Club submitted a request through the Community 

Grant Program to have rental fees of the Legacy Recreation Centre waived for their 

2012 program. Council approved this request on the basis that the Club had suffered 

financially due to the loss of the previous season, which was attributed to the Legacy 

Recreation Centre construction. 

This organization provides a program for mostly seniors and retired individuals in the 

community to play shuffleboard on a weekly basis at the Legacy Recreation Centre. 

They are a group of approximately 24 – 35 members, and pay a nominal fee of $30.00 

per year to play. 

The Shuffleboard Club has recently approached the Community Services Department 

seeking an agreement to continue operations at the Legacy Recreation Centre. In the 

past, a verbal agreement existed between the Club and the Municipality, which allowed 

the Club to operate at a rate of $125.00 + taxes per month. This totaled $1,500.00 + 

taxes per year. 

If the Club were to be charged the regular rental rate, their annual fees would be over 

$7,500.00 per year. Since the Club charges annual dues of only $30.00 per player, 

charging the regular rate would require the group to significantly increase membership 

rates, and would likely cause a decline in membership. It is unlikely that the group 

would continue operations should they be charged the regular rate. 

As a point of comparison, other senior organizations have operated on verbal 

agreements with the Municipality and pay anywhere from $100.00 per month to $230.00 

per month for use of municipal facilities. The Community Services Department 

recognizes that these agreements are inconsistent as they were grandfathered in after 

amalgamation and have not been fully reviewed 89 to date, however it is intended that they 

will receive a full review in 2013.

It is recommended that the Thedford Shuffleboard Club be granted a one year 

agreement with the Municipality for the use of the Legacy Recreation Centre. A monthly 

fee of $125.00 + HST is recommended as this is the status quo with past practices. A 

draft agreement has been included in ‘Attachment 1 for Council’s review. The 

agreement would be effective from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013, and renewal 

would be pending staff and Council review of agreements with community groups. 

Providing the Thedford Shuffleboard with an agreement for the 2013 season will allow 

the group to continue operations without impacting membership fees. The Club 

provides a valuable program and allows for socialization and recreation opportunities for 

seniors and retired individuals throughout the community. 




Report prepared by Ashley Farr, Facilitator of Recreation and Leisure 

Attachments: 

1. Draft License Agreement with Thedford Shuffleboard 

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Attachment 1 

THIS LICENCE AGREEMENT is made the day of , 20__ 

BETWEEN 

AND 


(Hereinafter called the “Municipality”) 

OF THE FIRST PART 

THEDFORD SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB 

(Hereinafter called the “Licensee”) 

OF THE SECOND PART 

In consideration of the sum of five ($5.00) Dollars and other good and valuable 

consideration paid by the Licensee to the Municipality, the receipt and sufficiency of 

which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 

1. The Municipality grants to the Licensee the use of the (area/room) Thomas Hall 

located at the (facility) Legacy Recreation Centre for the purpose of (i.e. meetings) 

Shuffleboard as specified on the times and days listed below: 

DAY START TIME END TIME WEEKLY/MONTHLY 

(if monthly, indicate 

which week i.e. 3 rd 

Monday) 

MONDAY 1:00pm 4:00pm Weekly 

TUESDAY 

WEDNESDAY 

THURSDAY 

FRIDAY 

SATURDAY 

SUNDAY 

2. This Agreement is for a one (1) year period, commencing January 1, 2013, with 

an option to renew at the expiration of this License, subject to approval of both parties. 

3. Both parties agree that the Licensee is granted access to the facility at a rate of 

$125.00 + HST per month, during the times and days and for the purpose(s) mentioned 

in Section 1, provided that the Licensee is eligible for the Lambton Shores Community 

Grant as outlined by the criteria set forth through the “Community Grant Program”. 

4. The Municipality reserves the right to book any space habitually not being used 

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5. The Licensee acknowledges that the facility is owned by the Municipality 

and as the owner; the Municipality has the right to use the facility when required. The 

Municipality reserves the right to use any portion of the licensed area for municipal 

purposes provided a minimum of seven (7) days notice is given to the Licensee. 

The seven day notice requirement will be waived in the case of an emergency, at which 

time; no notice will be required to be provided to the Licensee. 

6. It is the intention of both parties that the agreement between the two parties for 

the occupancy by the Licensee does not create a possessory interest or any other 

in real property that is subject to assessment under the Assessment Act. 

7. No signage shall be erected in the building, on the building, or elsewhere on the 

property without the prior written approval of the Municipality 

8. The Municipality will be responsible for all external maintenance necessary to 

protect the integrity of the building and interior maintenance of the building. The 

Municipality will be responsible for the maintenance on the equipment that it owns. The 

Licensee will be responsible for all equipment and facilities for which it claims exclusive 

use. 

9. The Municipality shall maintain at its cost liability insurance on Municipal 

facilities. The licensee shall maintain insurance on all equipment and furniture for 

which it claims exclusive use and liability insurance as may be appropriate, naming the 

Municipality as an additional insured. 

10. The organization acknowledges that the Municipality is not responsible for lost, 

stolen or damaged equipment belonging to the organization. 

11. Licensees wishing to store electronic equipment of any kind are required to pay a 

monthly fee of $5.00 when the equipment is plugged in, to help cover the costs of 

utilities. 

12. This Agreement replaces and supersedes all other agreements between the 

Municipality (former Towns, Townships and Villages) and the Licensee. 

13. If either the Licensee or the Municipality wishes to terminate this License prior to 

the end of the term created by this agreement, notice to that affect will be given 

in writing NOT LESS THAN SIXTY (60) DAYS notice. The Licensee agrees and 

acknowledges that a notice to terminate the License as described above shall be 

delivered or mailed to the offices of the Municipality at: 

The Municipality of Lambton Shores 

PO Box 610 

Forest, ON N0N 1J0 Attention: Carol McKenzie, Clerk 

The Municipality agrees that a notice to terminate the License as described 

above shall be delivered or mailed to: 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________ 

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EXCEPTION: In the case that the “licensed premises” are required by the 

Municipality for municipal purposes, the Municipality can give notice of 

termination of the agreement to the Licensee, providing LESS THAN SIXTY (60) 

DAYS. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have set their hands and seals this 

____ day of __________ 200_ 

_____________________________ 

Licensee 

_____________________________ 

Licensee 

MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES 

_____________________________ 


____________________________ 

Clerk, Carol McKenzie 

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D.C.S. Report No. 113-2012 Tuesday, November 27, 2012 

TO: 

FROM 

RE: 



Grand Bend Area Sewage Treatment Facility – Summary of ESR 

Addendum Public Consultation process 


That the report be received for Council’s information. 

REPORT 

This report presents a summary of the comments received during the 30-day public 

consultation period for the Environmental Study Report addendum conducted for the 

Grand Bend Area sewage treatment facility upgrade project. 

The public consultation period ended on November 26, 2012 with two letters sent to the 

Ministry of the Environment in support of the proposed design and implementation 

changes recommended for the project, and with 13 Part II order requests for an 

individual environmental assessment to be conducted. 

In general, the Part II order requestors have made the following comments regarding 

the proposed change in the project: 

 

 

 

Lack of communication with property owners in Zone 3/Zone 4 respecting their 

preferred alternative and their desire to be serviced by sanitary sewers. 

Lack of available cost projections for the cost to construct the future phases of 

the sewage treatment facility, for the cost to property owners, and lack of a cost 

benefit analysis to compare the alternatives. 

Lack of sufficient treatment capacity for long term future growth, and lack of 

sufficient treatment capacity to service properties that currently have septic 

systems. 

The Part II order process is administered by the Ministry of the Environment, and the 

municipality participates by providing information to defend itself against the submitted 

requests. The MOE is the keeper of the public file for the Part II order process, and 

offers requestors the right to have their personal information kept confidential (subject to 

a freedom of information request) as noted in the attached sample of a Part II order 

acknowledgement letter. 

Copies of the Part II requests have been provided to the municipality, but will not be 

made public as we have not been made advised if the requestors require their 

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information to be kept confidential. Copies of the requests will be provided to Council in 

hard copy format in closed session. 

If a person is interested in obtaining copes of the submissions, he/she would have the 

option to submit a request under the “Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection 

of Privacy Act”. As the Municipality is not the custodian of the information, the request 

would be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment for response. 

Request to be forwarded 

(2) The head of an institution that receives a request for access to a 

record that the institution does not have in its custody or under its control 

shall make reasonable inquiries to determine whether another institution 

has custody or control of the record, and, if the head determines that 

another institution has custody or control of the record, the head shall 

within fifteen days after the request is received, 

(a) forward the request to the other institution; and 

(b) give written notice to the person who made the request that it 

has been forwarded to the other institution. 

The process for following up with these requests is typically that the MOE will ask that 

the proponents provide additional information to the MOE technical staff so that they 

can evaluate the validity of the requests, and to meet with the individual requestors to 

determine if their concerns can be satisfied before formal MOE intervention is required. 

In this case Stantec will act as our agent to respond to the MOE and provide the 

necessary information, and it is always our hope that the concerns can be satisfied 

without an individual environmental assessment. The length of the process is 

dependent upon the MOE’s instructions after they have completed their review. 




Attachments 

1. Sample MOE Letter of Response to a Part II Order 

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D.C.S. Report No. 114-2012 Tuesday, November 27, 2012 

TO: 

FROM 

RE: 



Grand Bend Sewage Treatment Facility Reference Sheet 


That the report be received for Council’s information. 

REPORT 

At the request of a member of Council staff has created a reference sheet for the Grand 

Bend Area Sewage treatment facility upgrade that provides pertinent information for the 

various alternatives that were considered during the most recent design review and 

environmental study report addendum. The reference sheet provides the information 

source, where available, for the information that can be related back to a Council 

endorsed document. 

The reference sheet is attached to this report. 




Attachments: 

1. Grant Bend Area Sewage Treatment Facility – Technical “Cheat Sheet” 

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GRAND BEND AREA SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY PROJECT 

Technical Cheat Sheet 

Prepared by: Brent Kittmer, P.Eng., Director of Community Services (11-27-2012) 

CURRENT 

(Lagoons) 

ORIGINAL DILLON 

PROPOSAL 

(Stantec Option #1) 

ORIGINAL DILLON 

PROPOSAL 

(HALF DESIGN) 


PREFERRED 

ALTERNATIVE 


Treatment Capacity 

Total Capacity 

(m 3 /day) 


Capacity (m 3 /day) 

Full-Build Double 

Treatment Train 

(including BW, SH, LS) 

Full-Build Single 

Treatment Train 

Full-Build Double 

Treatment Train with 

Value Engineering and 

Flow Equalization 

1891 4659 1 2330 2473 2 

1497 3 2255 Minimum: 1127 8 

Maximum: 1626 8 1600 2 


Current 

Committed and 

Actual Flows 

Capacity (m 3 /day) 

Treatment Process 

Annual Average Flow (10-year Average) = 431 

Committed Capacity = 840 

Total Actual and Committed Capacity = 1231 4 

Level of Treatment Secondary Tertiary Tertiary Tertiary 

Principal 

Facultative with 

Technology Used Alum Dosing 

Activated Sludge 

(Orbal ® oxidation 

ditch) 



ditch) 



ditch) 

Type of Discharge Seasonal Batch Continuous Continuous Continuous 

Odour Control None Included Included Included 

Septage Handling None None None Included 

Method of Flow 

Equalization 

Flow is diverted to 

the next lagoon in 

series as they fill. 

Peak flows 

accommodated for 

in equipment sizing. 

Equalization pond 

used as necessary. 

Peak flows 

accommodated for 

in equipment sizing. 

Equalization pond 

used as necessary. 

Peak flows diverted 

to equalization 

lagoon used in 

series. Approximate 

60 days of storage 

capcity 9 

Capital Cost 

Sub Total #1: 

Estimated treatment 

facility capital costs 

(including 

engineering, HST, 

and contingency) 

Sub Total #2: 

Pump Station 2 

estimated capital 

costs (including 

engineering, HST, 

and contingency) 

Total Estimated 

Capital Costs 

N/A $26,814,425 5 $21,438,844 5 $19,754,160 6 

N/A N/A N/A $1,852,032 7 

N/A $26,814,425 $21,438,844 $21,606,192 

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Information Sources: 

1. “Grand Bend Sewage Treatment Facility Expansion & Upgrade – Environmental Study 

Report”, Dillon Consulting Limited, March 2009. 

2. “Grand Bend Sewage Treatment Facility Class Environmental Assessment – Environmental 

Study report Addendum”, Stantec Consulting Limited, October 26, 2012. 

3. Lambton Shores’ interpretation of the MOE transfer order. South Huron has contested this 

allocation, and the dispute was put aside in favor of expanding the existing lagoon facility. 

4. “Lambton Shores Grand Bend Area Sewage Flows”, Stantec Consulting Limited, July 5, 

2012. 

5. Low tender submitted by K&L Construction Limited on October 7, 2011, updated by 

Lambton Shores staff to include engineering/HST/contingency costs November 1, 2012. 

6. Cost estimate included in “Grand Bend Sewage Treatment Facility Class Environmental 

Assessment – Environmental Study report Addendum”, Stantec Consulting Limited, October 

26, 2012, updated by Lambton Shores staff to include engineering/HST/contingency costs 

November 1, 2012. 

7. Cost estimate included in “Grand Bend Pumping Station (PS2) Condition Assessment” as 

presented to the Grand Bend Area Sewage Board, Gamsby and Mannerow Limited, August 

17, 2012, updated by Lambton Shores staff to include engineering/HST/contingency costs 

November 1, 2012. 

8. The minimum flow in the full-build single train option represents Lambton Shores’ flows 

only, reflecting the situation when Bluewater was accommodated in the plant. The maximum 

flow scenario reflects the scenario of Bluewater withdrawing from the project, and Lambton 

Shores assuming the Bluewater flow apportionment. 

9. Verbal statement made by Mike Gundry, P.Eng., Stantec Consulting Limited, as presented to 

the Municipality of Lambton Shores Council on August 14, 2012. 

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TR Report No. 71- 2012 Thursday, November 22, 2012 

TO: 

FROM: 

RE: 


Janet Ferguson, Treasurer 

MPAC Council Information Session and Property Owner Consultations 


For Council information. 

REPORT 

All properties in Ontario are being reassessed effective for the January 1 st , 2013 

taxation year and phased in over 4 years to 2016. A January 1 st , 2012 current value 

assessment (CVA) is being used as the reflective valuation date. Property owners in 

our Municipality are receiving their Property Assessment Notice this month. 

In the past during a reassessment year, the Municipality has hosted an “Open House” 

with MPAC. After discussion with our Municipal Relations Representative from MPAC, 

Justin Johnson, we have scheduled two (2) days with representatives from the 

Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). This will give our property 

owners the opportunity to “schedule an appointment” to meet with MPAC to discuss 

any concerns that they may have in regard to their property assessment. 

To schedule an appointment, the property owner will be required to call MPAC directly 

at 1-866-296-6722. You must indicate that they are calling to setup an appointment 

and for which location/date. The location and dates are as follows: 

Thursday, January 24 th , 2013 

– Grand Bend Municipal Office (lower level) – 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Thursday, January 31 st , 2013 

– The Shores (lower level meeting room) – 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

If the above times are not convenient to a ratepayer, MPAC has indicated that they are 

willing to schedule another time to in order to accommodate them. 

We will be communicating this information to our property owners through our website 

and the local newspapers in the “Living in Lambton Shores Weekly Newsletter” 

commencing the week of December 8 th . 

Although we have scheduled these days, we encourage property owners to notify 

MPAC of any concerns or errors on their notice so that any adjustments can be made 

as soon as possible and done prior to the final information being provided to the 

Municipality. 

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MPAC is currently available to property owners to assist and answer any questions in 

the following ways: 

- Property owners can speak with MPAC representatives in person at their Office 

located at 805 Christina St. N. in Sarnia or 111 Heritage Rd. in Chatham 

- By phone to the Customer Contact Centre – 1-866-296-6722 

- The “Contact Us” link at www.mpac.ca 

- “About My Property” application available on www.mpac.ca 

Justin Johnson from MPAC has been scheduled to make a presentation to Council on 

January 22 nd , 2013 to review the assessment impacts for Lambton Shores and for 

Council to gain a better understanding of the trends for our local area. 

This report was to keep Council apprised of the scheduled days with MPAC and the 

opportunities available for property owners to discuss their new assessment and of the 

scheduled Council Information Session with MPAC. 


Janet Ferguson, 

Treasurer 

Report prepared by Wendy Jennison, Tax Collector 

. 

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TR Report No. 79-2012 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 

TO: 

FROM: 

RE: 





That the Development Charge Background Study as 

prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. is 

approved and that the appropriate by-laws are brought 

forward for approval to the next meeting of Council. 

REPORT 

Watson & Associates was contracted to prepare a Development Charges (DC) study for 

Lambton Shores. To date the process has included data collection and review by staff 

and a workshop presentation and discussion with Council. The end result was the 

Municipality of Lambton Shores Development Charges Background Study which was 

published on November 16, 2012. As required by the Development Charges Act, the 

study has been available to the public for review and comment. 

Gary Scandlan of Watson & Associates is presenting the study to Council and the public 

to comply with the public meeting requirement of the Act. This will allow people to ask 

questions and make comments. At this time, we have not received any inquiries at our 

office. 

Included in the DC study is a Municipal Act by-law fee. This is provided to allow for a 

connection fee for both water and wastewater for instances when an existing dwelling or 

building connects to a service rather than new construction as a DC charge is 

applicable when a building permit for new construction is issued. This approach has 

been taken since we introduced development charges in Lambton Shores. 

If Council is satisfied that all growth related items have been included or considered 

then a motion to accept the report should be made. Although there is a draft by-law 

included in the study we would recommend that it be passed at the December 17, 2012 

Council meeting. Similarly the connection fee by-law should be passed at that time as 

well. 

I have attached the Executive Summary for a quick reference. Also, I have inserted 

item 7.5 from the study for Council’s consideration of next steps. 

It is recommended that Council: 

“Approve the Development Charges Background Study dated November 16, 

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2012, as amended (if applicable)"; 

“Approve the capital project listing set out in Chapter 5 of the Development 

Charges Background Study dated November 16, 2012, subject to further annual 

review during the capital budget process”; 

“Whenever appropriate, request that grants, subsidies and other contributions be 

clearly designated by the donor as being to the benefit of existing development 

(or new development as applicable)”; 

“Adopt the assumptions contained herein as an ‘anticipation’ with respect to 

capital grants, subsidies and other contributions”; 

“Determine that no further public meeting is required”; and 

“Approve the Development Charge By-law as set out in Appendix F.” 

In summary, this report is to introduce the public presentation of the Development 

Charges Background Study and inform Council of the steps required to implement the 

study and by-law. 



Treasurer 

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TR Report No. 80-2012 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 

TO: 

FROM: 

RE: 



Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority 2013 Budget 


For Council review and consideration. 

REPORT 

As part of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) the Municipality of 

Lambton Shores holds a place on the Board and is responsible for reviewing and voting 

on their annual budget. 

The proposed 2013 Budget has been submitted to the Municipalities for their 

consideration. The budget information is attached as well as a summary for quick 

reference. A staff member of the ABCA will be presenting their budget at the meeting 

and available for any questions Council may have. 

As you will see there is a 1.39% increase in the general and annual special project 

levy’s which amounts to $3,474.00. This does not include the larger special benefiting 

projects totaling $127,246.00 which Council will have to make a decision on separately. 

The majority of the costs is for the Port Franks Ice Management project. 

The formal vote for the ABCA proposed budget will take place at the December 20, 

2012 ABCA Board meeting, Council direction would be appreciated. 



Treasurer 

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ABCA Levy Summary 

2012 2013 

Budget Budget 

General Levy 158,418.00 160,482.00 1.30% 

Project Levy 55,412.00 56,500.00 1.96% 

Sub Total $ 213,830.00 $ 216,982.00 1.47% 

Capital Levy (admin bldg) $ 9,307.00 $ 9,307.00 

Special Benefitting Projects 

Flood Control 10,626.00 10,948.00 3.03% 

Ice Monitoring 1,801.00 1,801.00 0.00% 

Erosion Control 5,516.00 5,516.00 0.00% 

AW - Bendway Weirs 8,100.00 8,100.00 0.00% Recovered from Property Owners 

Sub Total $ 26,043.00 $ 26,365.00 1.24% 

Total of Above $ 249,180.00 $ 252,654.00 1.39% 

Project Fact Sheet Provided For: 

Parkhill Dam Outlet Restoration $ 9,670.00 

Port Franks Ice Management 

112,500.00 Approval required before proceeding 

Cameron Gillies Channel 5,076.00 

Sub Total $ - $ 127,246.00 

Total Levy Required $ 249,180.00 $ 379,900.00 

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TR Report No. 82-2012 Friday, November 30, 2012 

TO: 

FROM: 

RE: 



Water and Wastewater Workshop 


For Council information. 

REPORT 

Watson and Associates was contracted to perform the water and wastewater rate study 

update simultaneously with the Development Charges. 

Gary Scandlan of Watson and Associates will be attending the Council meeting to make 

a preliminary presentation to Council as a workshop on the water and wastewater rates 

and impacts of the findings thus far. This workshop will be similar to what Council did 

for the Development Charges and is an open meeting but not a public meeting for 

comments. 

At the most recent Council meeting there was a request to add some scenarios for 

consideration regarding the sewer treatment plant. In an effort to accommodate this, 

the presentation has been delayed and currently not available for the preparation of the 

Council agenda. I will provide the information as soon as it does become available and 

with hopes that it is Monday morning. 

Sorry for the inconvenience; however, this is meant as a workshop for discussing the 

strategies and impacts with the final information coming to the next Council meeting for 

approval. 



Treasurer 

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CL Report No. 132-2012 Tuesday, November 6, 2012 

TO: 

FROM: 


Carol McKenzie, Clerk 

RE: Update on the Activities of the Clerk’s Department to October 30, 2012 


For information only. 

REPORT 

The following is a very brief overview of the duties and responsibilities of the Clerk and 

the Departmental staff. 

The staff compliment in the Department includes the Clerk, Chief Building Official and 3 

Administrative Assistants responsible for Corporate Support, Planning/Building and 

Records Management/Lottery/Cemetery. 

Several contract staff also work for the Department, including a Building Inspector, and 

2 By-law Enforcement Officers. (See CL Report No. 133-2012 for Building Statistics and 

CL Report No. 134-2012 for an update on By-Law Enforcement) 

Clerk’s Department - Areas of Responsibility 

Council Secretariat 

The Clerk’s Department staff provides support for the council in its decision-making role, 

and duties include the coordination of information received from the public, or prepared 

by members of staff, and compiling the material into a concise agenda document that 

provides background information for the public and for Council members when 

deliberating on issues. After attending the council meetings, the recorded deliberations 

are compiled into the official record of council decisions and the corporate follow up 

takes place. 

Staff also provides this function for the Council standing committees including the Fire 

Board, Accessibility Committee and any “ad hoc” or advisory committees that are 

formed. 

To date (October 30), there have been 35 Council meetings (including budget and 

special meetings), 10 Committee of Adjustment meetings, 3 Fire Board, 2 Accessibility 

Committee plus other advisory committee meetings. So far, 136 reports have been 

presented and 122 by-laws. 

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Building: 

Development and growth bring benefits to the municipality, not only providing increased 

tax revenues, but it brings more people to our community, which helps ensure that 

Lambton Shores remains a growing, vibrant community. This year, to October 31 2012, 

there have been 209 Building permits issued. Since amalgamation, there have been 

2593 permits issued, 816 new dwelling units created. (See CL Report No. 133-2012 for 

more statistical information) 

To issue permits, in addition to knowledge of the Building Code, staff requires 

knowledge on all applicable law, such as the Zoning By-law, Official Plan, and 

Development Charges by-laws, as well as other provincial regulations, such as the Fire 

Code, the Conservation Authority regulations, minimum distance separations, and 

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) calculations and Ontario New Home 

warranty requirements. The Building Code and other regulations are always evolving as 

the Provincial Government responds to issues and updates documents with new 

information regarding building materials and techniques. It is a continual learning curve 

for the staff, requiring them to take Ministry mandated courses and training sessions to 

remain qualified and current on the regulations. 

On occasion, staff are required to take on an “enforcement role” when violations of the 

Building Code or Building by-law occur, which places additional time constraints on staff 

to ensure compliance orders are well documented and substantiated. 

In addition to the CBO duties, the Clerk Department Administrative staff undertakes the 

customer service role, liaising with the builders and customers, providing information on 

the process, and regulations, calling when permits are ready, in addition to ensuring all 

building related information is included in both the electronic and paper property files 

and filing the required information with MPAC and Statistics Canada. 

Planning Administration: 

Planning Administration involves the receipt and processing of applications for 

amendments to planning documents, such as the Official Plan and Zoning by-laws, as 

well as Committee of Adjustment matters. 

Included in the administrative function of planning administration is the issuing of 

notices to the public regarding the hearings, maintaining records and files, preparing 

zoning reports, and updating the planning documents. In addition to providing general 

advice and guidance to the public, the Clerks Department also maintains the official 

records for planning related transactions, such as registered copies of subdivision and 

development agreements and plans, site plan agreements, Committee of Adjustment 

decisions, amending by-laws, and other related documentation, and ensures that 

documents are registered as required and also processes appeals to the Ontario 

Municipal Board. 

The Administrative Assistant - Planning and Building Services, also serves as the 

Secretary for the Committee of Adjustment, and manages and coordinate the 

processing of the applications in accordance with Planning Act regulations, ensuring 

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proper notification and recording of minutes of the Committee of Adjustment and 

properly filing the records of the Committee’s activities. (Statistical details on the 

number and type of Planning applications received are also included in CL Report No. 

133-2012) 

Records Management: 

The Clerk’s Department is the custodian of all official records of the Municipality, and 

these records retained in accordance with the provincially mandated time frames. The 

Province dictates the length of time documents are to be maintained, and this role 

includes ensuring that the permanent records are maintained and archived, confidential 

documents are protected in accordance with requirements and that the non permanent 

documents are stored in a safe and secure manner and destroyed in accordance with 

legislative requirements. 

A municipal government generates an enormous amount of paperwork, all of which is 

essential to its efficient and effective operations, and is required to be accessed at 

certain times. There are legislative documents such as by-laws, minutes, etc, 

agreements, etc, but there is also historical information that may be required. As it 

would be challenging to maintain all paper documents in a manner that would be easily 

accessible to all, an electronic records management system was purchased at the time 

of amalgamation. 

All corporate and council documents, such as agendas, by-laws, staff reports, letters, 

tender documents, agreements, zoning reports, building permits, planning applications 

and decisions, engineering reports and studies, etc are scanned into the electronic 

record keeping system. This allows access to the information from any of the three 

offices, and meets the records retention requirements. Paper copies are also retained, 

and stored in secure locations. 

Not only are current documents scanned and maintained, but, as time permits, the 

records of the 5 former municipalities and the information from the property files is being 

scanned into the electronic data base so that the complete records of the municipality 

will be available and easily retrievable. 

Freedom of Information requests are also processed by the Clerk’s Department, and 

each application is reviewed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information 

and Protection of Privacy Act requirements and regulations. 

Requests from the “Closed Meeting Investigator” are also processed by the 

Department. 

Cemetery and Vital Services 

The Municipality of Lambton Shores owns 4 cemeteries: Beechwood (Forest), Ward 

(9411 Sitter Road), Baptist (8975 Arkona Road) in Bosanquet and the Arkona 

Cemetery. Lambton Shores also owns 2/3 of the Pinery Cemetery, with the Municipality 

of South Huron owning the other 1/3. In addition to the municipally owned cemeteries, 

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Lambton Shores also provides a donation to the Lake Valley Grove Cemetery to help 

offset the yearly maintenance costs. 

With respect to the Administrative function, the Clerk’s Department undertakes the day 

to day administrative duties for the Beechwood Cemetery, including selling interment 

rights, regulating monuments and coordinating arrangements between families, the 

local Funeral Directors and the Community Services Department for openings and 

burials. Approximately 25 plots per year are sold for Beechwood Cemetery (although in 

2012, 30 plots have been sold to date) and on average, there are 45 burials per year– 

both regular and cremation. 

In June of 2012, a new by-law was prepared with revised rules and regulations for 

Cemeteries under the jurisdiction of the Municipality, based on the long awaited 

changes to the Cemetery Act (Now the “Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 

2002.”). Agreements were also prepared to allow Funeral Directors to facilitate the sale 

of specific services at the Cemeteries on behalf of the Municipality, which was a new 

option under the Act. 

In October of 2012, the Municipality took over the administrative duties for the Arkona 

Cemetery. In addition to performing the duties as listed above for Beechwood Cemetery 

(selling interment rights, regulating monuments and coordinating arrangements) in order 

to administer the cemetery, it was necessary to create a file and “plot card” for each of 

the 1000 plots and a name card for each burial (approximately 4000 cards), and then 

scan the files into our electronic records system. In addition, the maps are being revised 

and updated. 

Staff also coordinates the compilation and submission of information required for the 

annual reports for the Cemeteries Regulation Unit of the Consumer Protection Branch 

of the Ministry of Consumer Services, including information from the other 

administrators of municipal cemeteries. 

The Clerk’s Department also performs the role of Registrar of Births and Deaths for the 

Municipality which involves registering home births, and receiving the “Medical 

Statement of Death” and “Statement of Death” forms from Coroners and doctors which 

are required prior to interment. The Municipality registers approximately 150 deaths 

each year, and processes 20 – 25 Vital Statistics forms each year for deaths which 

occurred in Lambton Shores but are registered elsewhere. 

Lottery Licensing: 

The municipality issues lottery licenses to eligible local clubs and charities, allowing the 

groups to raise funds for their organization. 52 lottery licenses have been issued to 

date, primarily to local groups and organizations and the funds raised are used to 

support minor sports, or for the benefit of the community. Lotteries are considered 

gambling or “games of chance”, and are strictly regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming 

Commission of Ontario. Each license is issued with the understanding that the 

organization comply with specific reporting requirements. 

The Administrative Assistant for Records Management/Lottery/Cemetery spends a 

considerable amount of time working with the clubs, and providing training on the rules 

and regulations, to ensure the groups meet the regulatory requirements of charitable 

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gaming, and to ensure the submission of the required reports and proper bank 

depositing. 

The reporting requirements may seem arduous to the club members, who are usually 

volunteers, however, it is important to ensure that all funds are deposited correctly, and 

all expenditures are legitimate, not only to ensure the Provincial regulations are adhered 

to but this review would help clubs identify any problems, such as missing funds due to 

clerical errors or fraud. Early detection of any non compliance reduces the opportunity 

for fraudulent activities. 

Municipal Tendering 

To date, there have been 25 tenders processed for projects totaling over $ 3,000,000.00 

The Clerk’s department staff are responsible for the advertising and circulation of tender 

documents, receiving the submissions, opening and recording tenders, advising of 

tender results, completing and circulating the tender agreement to the successful 

bidder, and ensuring the required securities such as insurance certificates, WSIB, 

bonding etc are in place prior to the commencement of the project. 

Licensing and Permits 

The municipality license Chip Wagons, Taxis (in Grand Bend), Parking Lots, and 

Transient Traders (where required) and is responsible for the process required to issue 

the municipal approvals for Liquor Licenses. 

Burn Permits 

The Open Air Burn By-law states that any person planning a burn that exceeds the 

maximum size permitted must obtain a burn permit. 

Once the application is received by the office, the appropriate Fire Chief is contacted 

and asked to attend the proposed burn site and ensure that none of the prohibited items 

from section 5.6, 5.9 and 5.10 of the Open Air Burn By-law are in the burn pile. If the 

permit is approved, the CACC (dispatch) is notified so that a Department is not 

dispatched to an approved fire. 

To date, staff has processed 39 burn permits. 

Miscellaneous Corporate Activities: 

Communications 

Each week, staff prepares the “Living in Lambton Shores” ad that is placed in the two 

local papers, providing information on activities, events, tenders, required notices, new 

rules and regulations, opportunities for employment, and more. The information is 

compiled, appropriate artwork selected and the “camera ready” copy sent to the papers. 

In addition to the paper ads, staff updates the Lambton Shores’ website on a regular 

basis with issues pertinent to administration functions and this information is circulated 

each week to the “email subscribers”. 

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Crossing Guards 

The Town of Forest has 3 schools, which not only serve the children from the Town, but 

also a large number of children that are bused in each day. Crossing guards play an 

important role in ensuring the safety of the children who walk to school, especially with 

the congestion caused by the number of buses that deliver children to the schools, and 

the high traffic volumes on Highway 21 (Main Street and King Street). The cost to 

provide this service is the responsibility of the Municipality, and administrative staff 

ensures the crossing guards have the required safety apparel and that absences are 

covered. 

GENERAL 

In addition to the specific functions of each office, all Lambton Shores offices are “full 

service offices” where residents can pay taxes and water bills, or ice time, have 

documents certified, or bring issues to our attention, pick up a blue box, and get 

information on issues. 

The above is a brief overview of the main duties of the Clerk’s Department, which are in 

addition to larger special projects, such as the Short Term Rental Accommodations , 

Armstrong East issues and the Industrial Wind Turbine Review. 

As detailed above, the staff is extremely busy, and I extend my thanks to the staff for all 

their hard work. 



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TO: 

FROM: 

RE: 



Building Permit Statistics and Planning Application Information– Up to End 

of October 2012 



REPORT 

I am pleased to provide a report summarizing building activities in Lambton Shores’ to 

the end of October 2012. 

BUILDING PERMITS 

Attached for Council’s information are 2 Schedules that provide information on Building 

Permits activities in Lambton Shores for October, 2012, and along with comparatives 

from previous years: 

Schedule 1 is a summary of the permits issued in Lambton Shores’ 

for the month of October 2012, with a comparison to the same time 

period in 2011. 

Schedule 2 shows three Lambton Shores’ comparisons: 

1. Statistics for the month of October, from 2002 – 2012; 

2. Year to date (October) statistics from 2002 – 2012; 

3. New dwelling units by month for the years 2002 – 2012. 

Building activities in Lambton Shores continue to be strong in October. 15 permits were 

issued in October, bringing the total permits issued to date to 209, compared to 182 

permits issued as of the same time last year. Of these 15 permits issued in October, 3 

were for new single family homes, taking our total new dwelling units to date to 89 (33 in 

2011) and the total since amalgamation to 816. ( Note – reference is now to “ New 

Dwelling Units” as opposed to “New Homes” or “New Houses” it is a more accurate 

description, and will include all new types of “homes” ) 

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The value of construction in October is almost triple the values for 2011 for the same 

time period, and the year to date numbers almost double last year. 

The staff remains extremely busy, not only with the required inspections on the current 

permits, but also working on closing older permits. (More details on Building activities in 

CL Report No. 132-2012) 

Planning 

Attached is the chart depicting the planning applications processed to date. With the 

exception of minor variances, the number of applications in each category is well ahead 

of 2011, which is another indication of the economic health of the community. 


Carol McKenzie, 

Clerk 

Attachment 1. Lambton Shores’ Building Permit Report for October 

2. Lambton Shores’ Building Permit - Multi Year Comparison 

3. Lambton Shores’ Planning Activities – Comparison 2011-2012 

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CL Report No. 134-2012 Wednesday, November 7,2012 

TO: 

FROM: 



RE: By-law Enforcement Update - 2012 



REPORT 

The Municipal by-law officers enforce a variety of by-laws that deal with property 

matters – standards of maintenance, parking restrictions, fencing, animal control, site 

alteration, zoning etc, or the health and safety of residents, such as open air burning, 

streets by-laws and sewage discharge by-laws. 

For By-law Enforcement purposes, Lambton Shores is divided into two service areas: 

The North Area includes Grand Bend, and all the subdivisions north of Klondyke Road. 

Keith Crawford, along with several part time staff, has been looking after Grand Bend 

and area for the past 35 years. 

The South area consists of the area south of Klondyke Road, including Port Franks, 

Ipperwash, Arkona, Forest, Thedford and all the areas in between. Glenn Bell has been 

with Lambton Shores since 2001, and prior to that, served the community with the 

O.P.P. for 30 years. Glen’s duties are the south area of the municipality, and he is also 

responsible for the canine control, grease trap inspections, weed inspection and 

livestock evaluation for the entire municipality. 

The following is a brief summary of the most common by-laws/issues enforced: 

Parking Enforcement 

Parking regulations are enforced to ensure that area streets remain clear and 

unobstructed for safety reasons and to facilitate winter snow clearing. While the By-law 

Enforcement staff patrol the municipal roads and the parking lots (in the summer 

months) to ensure compliance with municipal by-laws and regulations. 

Property Standards and Tidy Yard By-Laws 

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The Property Standards and Tidy Yard by-laws prescribe the minimum standards for 

maintenance and physical condition of properties to ensure properties are kept in good 

repair, and are safe for inhabitants. 

It is important to note that at all stages of the enforcement process, the By-Law Officers 

works with the property owner to try to resolve the issues, which results in the majority 

of the properties being brought into compliance without legal action. When dealing with 

a person’s home or property, it is important to exhaust all opportunities for compliance 

prior to initiating legal action to ensure the person’s rights are protected. This process 

tends to take a significant amount of time before results are achieved, which can be 

frustrating for whoever lodged the complaint. 

On occasion, there are owners that refuse to comply with the by-law and legal action is 

required. 

Animal Control 

The most common complaints received pertain to animal control – either barking dogs, 

or dogs running at large. The South Area By-Law Enforcement Officer, Glenn Bell, 

undertakes animal control for the entire municipality, and to date, has responded to 42 

animal complaints, ranging from barking dogs to animals running at large. 9 dogs found 

running at large have been collected and taken to the Sarnia Humane Society, which is 

the organization that serves as the municipal “pound”. 

The number of animal control issues has been reducing each year, and may be 

attributed to the increase in fine amounts for repeat offences. 

SHORT TERM RENTAL ISSUES: 

In 2011, the issues and problems resulting from some properties offering “Short Term 

Rental Accommodation” in Plan 24 Grand Bend were studied in depth, with discussions 

on the appropriateness of municipal by-laws that have been enacted to regulate 

community issues such as the Parking, Noise, Streets and Beach usage. The 

enforcement officers provided information on the situations they are encountering, the 

current enforcement practices, and any impediments they have experienced when 

enforcing the regulations. 

Ways of protecting the rights of the residents, and ensuring a reasonable measured 

response to issues were debated, as well as some of the limitations that the By-law 

Officers face, such as the fact they cannot compel a person to provide the identification 

necessary to issue a ticket, or that peace officers (including Police Officers) do not have 

the right to enter a “Residence” without a warrant, unless there is a criminal activity in 

the works or a criminal activity in plain view. Additional funds were allocated in the 2012 

budget for enhanced patrols in the problem area, and the result was fewer infractions, 

and happier residents. A brief overview is included in the report from the North Area Bylaw 

Officer, and a full report on “Short Term Rental 2012” is pending. 

Report from the By-law Officers: 

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Lambton Shores North- 2012 Bylaw Enforcement Report: 

Bylaw enforcement for Lambton Shores’ North during the summer of 2012 consisted of 

4 full time officers and 4 part time officers. As in the past, officers handled the needs of 

a tourist area with flexible judgment and common sense. The co-operation of the OPP 

officers, Lambton Shores’ staff and Council allowed officers to apply municipal bylaws in 

a fair but firm manner. Heightened enforcement in Plan 24 during peak periods 

achieved the desired result of fewer complaints and better behavior by tenants. 

Bylaw officers issued 2032 parking infractions, 447 of which were issued on Main Street 

Grand Bend. 

Bylaw officers issued 39 charges under the Provincial Offenses Act: 

Breakdown of P.O.A. charges: 

Public Nuisance 10 

Glass on Beach 10 

Safety on Beach 03 

Nuisance on Beach 02 

Noise 14 

Total 39 

This compares with 40 P.O.A. charges laid in 2011. Noise charges were down from 17 

last year with the biggest change occurring at the corner of Woodward and Centre 

Streets, which dropped from 09 charges in 2011 to only 02 charges in 2012. 5 charges 

were laid in the “Shady Lane” area, and the other 8 were spread throughout the 

community. 

P.O.A. charges on the beach were up from 09 in 2011 to 15 in 2012. Extra hours used 

for Plan 24 in 2012 totaled 146 at a cost of $3,212.00 out of the $5,000.00 budgeted. 

Breakdown of extra hours by month were: 

May 30 

June 49 

July 42 

August 15 

September 10 

May and June are Prom months and July is the busiest tourist/rental month. Extra staff 

was utilized on a perceived need basis with more frequently weekend day patrols, extra 

bodies at night and earlier start times. This created more enforcement visibility and in 

most cases nipped potential problems in the bud. The knowledge of the property lines 

and the controlled parking at Centre and Woodward were also factors in reducing 

problems at that location. Co-operation from the landlords at 11 and 13 Woodward was 

appreciated. 

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There continues to be a need for more visible signage on Main Street, and a list of sign 

replacements and additions/alteration will be provided to the Community Services 

Department. This list will encompass parking lots, back and side streets in Plan 24 and 

entrance points to Grand Bend from all major links. 

We have 3 trials scheduled for November 2012, all related to noise charges. (Note: all 

charges were upheld) 

People sleeping in their vehicles especially during the long weekend in May increased 

this year. It is suggested that the fine for 2am – 6am overnight parking be increased 

from the current $40 or a separate category created on the ticket which levies a stiff fine 

for occupying a parked vehicle during restricted hours. Minor revisions are also needed 

to the “Streets Bylaw” to allow tickets to be issued anyone relieving themselves in our 

parking lots or on municipal property. 

Overall, I consider bylaw enforcement during the summer of 2012 successful. We were 

frequently at saturation with the excellent weather. In spite of the “over enforcement” 

comments received, crowds and full parking lots indicate that our community offers 

more than enough to compensate people for 1-3 hour drives and $20 parking fees. 

Most people love our safe, clean beach and beautiful Main Street and even comment 

positively on the helpfulness and visibility of OPP and bylaw patrols as well as the 

presence of lifeguards. We do our best, and to most visitors and residents that is good 

enough. 

(Report prepared by Keith Crawford, North Area By-Law Enforcement Officer) 

Lambton Shores South- 2012 Bylaw Enforcement Report: 

The summer of 2012 started in early April due to the warm weather and was busy until 

the Labour Day weekend. Most weekends had good weather resulting in numerous 

visitors to the beach especially on Holiday weekends. 

The revised boat launch area at Ipperwash worked very well with only two incidents of 

boaters parking and leaving their vehicles in the prohibited area. The usual parking 

problems in Windsor Park subdivision continue and meetings are being planned for 

early in the new year with the Windsor Park residents. 

The following complaints were investigated or infractions issued: 

Property Standards Investigations (major) 9 

Property Standards Investigations (minor) 13 

Property Standards Investigation follow-up 27 

Grass and Weed complaints (Tidy Yard) 10 

Fence By-law investigations 4 

Sign By-law investigations 7 

Giant Hog Weed investigations 4 

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Parking exemption request re Council meetings 8 

Parking complaints 8 

Dog complaints (barking, strays etc.) 42 

Dogs taken to Sarnia Humane Society 9 

Zoning By-law investigations 7 

Zoning By-law investigations follow-up 3 

Burning Complaints 16 

Garbage dumping complaints 1 

Street Alteration investigations 2 

Noise By-law complaint investigations 3 

Chip wagon inspections 2 

Livestock Evaluations 1 

Weed Control Act investigations 1 

Training seminars 2 

Seminars attended 3 

Meetings attended 5 

General Occurrences 21 

Grease Trap inspections 5 

Dumpster By-law investigation 1 

(Report prepared by G.C. Bell, South Area By-Law Enforcement Officer) 

BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT SUMMARY 

Lambton Shores is extremely fortunate to employ By-Law Enforcement Officers who 

understand the issues, and the need to resolve situations to the benefit of all parties 

involved. This is especially challenging in Lambton Shores, as it is an area that serves 

both permanent residents and visitors to our area, groups that often have different goals 

and desires. 


Carol McKenzie 

Clerk 

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CL Report No. 136-2012 Wednesday, November 7, 2012 

TO: 

FROM: 

RE: 



Council Appointments to Committees and Boards 


For review and referral to the December 17, 2012 Council 

meeting. 

REPORT 

At the commencement of each term of Council, members are appointed to both internal 

and external Boards and Committees, and the attached By-law 93-2012 lists the 

appointments made at the commencement of the 2010-2014 Council term. 

Traditionally, the appointments to Committees and Boards have been made for a two 

year period, as opposed to the full term of Council, to allow members an opportunity to 

serve on several different committees during the 4 year term. 

The information is being provided at this time to allow members an opportunity to review 

the list and consider committee appointments for the next 2 years, as the current 

appointments expire on December 31, 2012. 



Clerk 

Attachment 1 – By-law 93-2010 

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Attachment 1 


BY-LAW NUMBER 93 OF 2010 

Being a By-law to appoint Council members to Committees and Boards 

WHEREAS: 

THEREFORE: 

The Municipality is responsible to appoint representatives to 

serve on the various boards and committees; 

THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY 

OF LAMBTON SHORES ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 

1. That the list of Council appointees to Boards and 

Committees as listed in Schedule “A” attached to and 

forming part of this By-law be approved. 

2. Except where otherwise noted on Schedule “A”, the 

appointments will be for a two year term, ending December 

31, 2012. 

Read a FIRST and SECOND time this 6 th day of December, 2010 

READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 6th DAY OF DECEMBER 2010 

_____________________________ 


_____________________________ 

CLERK - Carol McKenzie 

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Appointments to Boards and Committees 

December 2010 – December 31, 2012 

Accessibility Advisory 

Bi-Municipal 

Bluewater Recycling 

Committee of Adjustment 

Conservation Authority, 

Ausable Bayfield 

Conservation Authority 

St. Clair 

Court of Revision 

Forest B.I.A. 

Lake Huron Water 

Lambton Area Water 

Lambton Shores Fire Board 

Official Plan 

Property Standards 

KSPFN Committee 

Martin Underwood 

Bill Weber 

Doug Bonesteel 

Dave Maguire 

Alternate – Elizabeth Davis-Dagg 

John Russell 

Doug Cook 

Lorie Scott 

Elizabeth Davis-Dagg 


John Russell 

Dave Maguire 


Doug Cook 

Ruth Illman 



Doug Cook 

Bill Weber 

Ruth Illman 


Lorie Scott 

Ruth Illman 

Dave Maguire 



John Russell 


Dave Maguire 


Bill Weber 

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Ruth Illman 

Lorie Scott 

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TO: 

FROM: 



RE: Proposed Council Meeting Dates for 2013 


For Council review and direction. 

REPORT 

In accordance with the notice requirements of the Municipal Act and the Lambton 

Shores’ Procedural By-law and policies, the dates for the next year’s Council meetings 

are to be submitted to Council in December for consideration and adoption. 

Attached is the proposed schedule for the 2013 meetings. Council meetings are usually 

the evenings of the first and third Mondays of each month; however, several of the 

meetings are shifted to take into consideration Statutory Holidays. The calendar 

includes not only the regular Council meetings, but the standing committee meeting 

dates as well as special meetings dates for budget discussions. 

The meetings on the second Tuesday of each month have always been on an “as 

required” basis; with the purposes to be determined based on the pertinent issues at the 

time. 

All meetings are held at the Thedford Village Complex, with the exception of the Fire 

Board meetings, which are held at the various Fire Halls throughout the municipality. 

The Accessibility Committee meetings are not included, as these meetings are held at 

the “call of the Chair”. 

As in the past, there is only one Monday night meeting scheduled for the months of July 

and August, due to the summer holiday schedule. If required, additional meetings can 

always be called to deal with emergent issues, or for a special purpose. 

Once approved, the Council meeting schedule will be posted on the municipal website. 

On the 2012 Calendar, a budget meeting was proposed for December 6, 2012. As 

Council has already had the opportunity to review some of the issues referred to the 

2013 budget at the November 13, 2012 meeting, it is recommended that this meeting be 

postponed until the new year. 



Clerk 

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MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES: All meetings at the Thedford Village Complex unless otherwise noted. Location for Fire Board Meetings rotate – see 

Website for Locations…. Accessibility meetings at the call of the Chair. Updates or changes to meeting times or locations will be noted on the website: 

www.lambtonshores.ca 

Council Regular Meeting 7-10 pm Council – Special to be determined 2:00-4:30 pm Council – Budget 1-4:30 pm 

Committee of Adjustment 7-9 pm Fire Board 7-10 pm Statutory Holiday 

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TO: 

FROM: 

RE: 



Arkona Cemetery Board Appointments 


That the appointment of members to serve on the Arkona 

Cemetery Board as outlined in CL Report No. 141-2012 be 

endorsed and appointing By-law No. 131-2012 be approved. 

REPORT 

As noted in CL Report No. 132-2012, the Municipality of Lambton Shores owns the 

Arkona Cemetery on Townsend Line, and in October of 2012, the Municipality took over 

the administrative duties for the Arkona Cemetery which were previously undertaken by 

the Cemetery Board. 

Administrative duties are only one component of the Cemetery operations, and there 

still needs to be contact in the community for issues such as genealogy, Decoration 

Day, monitoring the maintenance of the cemetery and to provide recommendations to 

Council on cemetery issues. These non administrative duties would remain with the 

Arkona Cemetery Board. 

In order to formalized the responsibilities of the Board, it is recommended that By-law 

131-2012 be approved. As these duties may change from time to time, they are not 

detailed in the appointment by-law. 



Clerk 

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BY-LAW 131-2012 

Being a By-law to appoint members to the Arkona Cemetery Board 

WHEREAS: 

AND WHEREAS: 

THEREFORE: 

The Municipality of Lambton Shores owns and operates the 

Arkona Cemetery; 

The Council deems it expedient to retain an Arkona Cemetery 

Board to deal with the non administrative duties at the 

Cemetery; 

The Council of the Municipality of Lambton Shores enacts as 

follows: 

1. That the following persons shall comprise the Arkona 

Cemetery Board: 

Dave Jefferson 

Tony Koolen 

Shirley Perriam 

Viola Wight 

Fran Nichols 

2. That the Arkona Cemetery Board have the responsibility for 

non administrative duties at the Cemetery, as assigned by the 

Municipality. 

Read a FIRST and SECOND time this 3 rd of December, 2012. 

READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 3 rd DAY OF DECEMBER, 2012 

_____________________________ 


_____________________________ 


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TO: 

FROM: 

RE: 



Renewal of the Port Franks Dockage Agreements 


For review and direction 

REPORT 

For the past 30+ years, certain road allowance endings in Port Franks have been 

leased or “licensed” for use as docking areas, whereby the licensee has the care and 

control of the property, and re-rents the space for docking purposes. The original 

requests for the use of the road allowance endings was from the adjacent 

dockage/marina operators in order to strengthen the commercial businesses in Port 

Franks, and 4 still remain as part of these marina operations. 

In addition, in 2003, the Municipality entered into a 10 year agreement with residents on 

Armstrong West for the use of a property on Riverside Drive in Port Franks for dockage. 

The rate was set at ½ of the normal rate in recognition of the fact that the land transfers 

had not been completed at that time and that public access was permitted on the 

property. The land transfer has now been finalized, and the rationale for a reduced rate 

is no longer substantiated, especially since the property provides parking as well as 

dockage. 

The agreements were for a 5 year term (with the above noted exception of the 

Armstrong West group) which allowed the licensees to plan effectively for a longer time 

period, and all 6 of the agreements will expire prior to the 2013 boating season. 

FEES 

The original lease rates were based on tenders submitted, however, in 1990; the rates 

were standardized to a fee per lineal foot of “waterfront”, which inflated by the CPI each 

year. The rental rate for 2012 (for the non reduced docks) was $ 30.08 per lineal foot. 

The Licensees will be interested in knowing the municipality’s intentions with respect to 

the renewal of the licence agreements so that they can make the necessary plans for 

the future. If Council is amenable to continuing with the same formula for the next 5 

years, the licensees can be advised that the new agreements will be available in 

January 2013 after the December 2012 CPI is announced. 



Clerk 

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TO: 

FROM: 

RE: 



Economic Development Task Force – Report 


That the Report from the Economic Development Task 

Force be received, and referred to the December 11, 2012 

Council meeting for discussion, and that the members of the 

E.D.T.F. be thanked for serving on the committee. 

REPORT 

Earlier this year, Council established an Economic Development Task Force with the 

mandate “To undertake the exploratory and background work necessary to establish an 

Economic Development Committee and prepare preliminary recommendation for 

Council for inclusion in the Strategic Plan”. 

11 members of the community were selected to serve on the Task Force, and the group 

brought knowledge, experience, and expertise in key groups such as 

hospitality/tourism, agriculture, retail/commercial, education, seniors, and youth. 

The group met 11 times over the past 7 months, and in addition to creating an updated 

“Business Directory”, has prepared the attached report of their investigations, with 

recommendations for Council to consider. 

The report is being provided at this time to allow Council members an opportunity to 

review the recommendations, and there will be an opportunity to review and discuss the 

report at the December 11 th meeting. 



Clerk 

Attachment 1. – Economic Development Task Force Report 

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ECONOMIC TASK FORCE REPORT 2012 1 

LAMBTON SHORES ECONOMIC TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 

ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 2012 

By 

THE ECONOMIC TASK FORCE 

A report submitted in fulfillment of 

The requirements for the Council of Lambton Shores motion 

To establish recommendations for an Economic Development Standing Committee 

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ABSTRACT 

This report fulfills the mandate directed by the Lambton Shores Municipal Council 2012. 

It provides primary recommendations for the formation of an Economic Development Committee 

for Lambton Shores and secondary recommendations to the Economic Development Committee 

when formed. The mandate is as follows: 

To undertake the exploratory and background work necessary to establish an Economic 

Development Committee and prepare preliminary recommendation for Council for inclusion in 

the Strategic Plan. 

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 

This report would not have been possible without the invaluable team effort and hard 

work of the Economic Task Force members. The numerous hours given to ensure relevant and 

effective recommendations for the formation of the Economic Development Committee were 

priceless. The members of the Economic Task Force in no particular order were; Glen Baillie, 

Jerry Beernink, Mark Gilpin, Jean Hill, Sarah Hornblower, David Jefferson, James Munn, Lorie 

Scott, Jordy Speake, Martin Underwood, Glen Van Valkenburg, Bill Weber, Nicole Williamson, 

Doug Willsie and Julie Meister (Secretary). 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

ABSTRACT .................................................................................................................................................. 2 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 3 

CHAPTER ONE – FOCUS AND FRAMING ............................................................................................. 5 

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 5 

Systems Analysis of the Opportunity ......................................................................................................... 6 

Organizational Context .............................................................................................................................. 7 

CHAPTER TWO – CONDUCT OF RESEARCH ....................................................................................... 9 

Research Approach ....................................................................................................................................... 9 

Task Force Participants ............................................................................................................................ 10 

Task Force Conduct ................................................................................................................................. 11 

Data Analysis ........................................................................................................................................... 12 

Ethical Issues ............................................................................................................................................ 12 

CHAPTER THREE – TASK FORCE PROJECT RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS ............................. 13 

Task Force Findings ................................................................................................................................. 13 

CHAPTER FOUR – TASK FORCE IMPLICATIONS ............................................................................. 18 

Task Force Recommendations ................................................................................................................. 18 

Appendix A ................................................................................................................................................. 23 

General Survey ........................................................................................................................................... 23 

Appendix B ................................................................................................................................................. 25 

entreprenerial Survey .................................................................................................................................. 25 

Appendix C ................................................................................................................................................. 28 

Lambton Shores business directory ............................................................................................................ 28 

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CHAPTER ONE – FOCUS AND FRAMING 

Introduction 

The 2010 Municipal council of Lambton Shores began strategic planning meetings 

beginning 2011. During the Lambton Shores strategic planning sessions council, through 

exercises designed to bring forth recommendations to amend and design the strategic plan, 

agreed that the formation of an Economic Development Committee (EDC) would greatly 

enhance council’s ability to act proactively with regards to Economic Development. 

The research and the recommendations within this report will allow proactive decisions 

by council to allow the Municipality to mature within the broader scope of the strategic plan. 

Timely recommendations from an EDC will give access to a more efficient use of time and allow 

information to be available from citizens focused upon economic development in Lambton 

Shores. 

Council passed a motion to create an Economic Task Force (ETF) to create 

recommendations for the formation of an EDC providing the following mandate. 

To undertake the exploratory and background work necessary to establish an Economic 

Development Committee and prepare preliminary recommendation for Council for inclusion in 

the Strategic Plan. 

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Systems Analysis of the Opportunity 

The blend of Municipal Council and Economic Development of this Municipality is 

complex. The duty of the Council is to encourage Economic Development while balancing the 

needs and wants of the electorate. In certain circumstances the goals of the two are incongruent. 

While easily agreed that more jobs enhance the quality of life of residents, the perceptions of the 

nature of Economic Development is not always positive. On the other hand business willing to 

invest in the Municipality may find Municipal Policies restrictive and perceive a resistance to 

their objectives. Municipal Council must attempt to achieve the expectations of business while 

balancing the wishes of an electorate and the expectations of business. 

Lambton Shores is a diverse community of communities supporting many business 

sectors, varying from agriculture, tourism and all services, private and public. The opportunities 

available to these sectors also vary dramatically as the global economic system adjusts. 

Lambton Shores is also a Municipality that belongs to and is a partner the larger entity of 

Lambton County. The County also has the mandate to best balance the needs of an electorate and 

business interests on a larger scale. The importance of having policies and making decisions 

which are congruent with county policy is vital to ensure the minimum duplication of services 

and the greatest utilization of services available be used effectively. 

Lambton Shores is required to ensure that all provincial and Federal Acts are enforced 

and incorporated into municipal policies and by-laws. Policies incorporating these Acts may 

seem to disturb the balance between residents and business interests. It is important for council to 

know where its jurisdictional boundaries are and what options are available to minimize negative 

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effect. 

Organizational Context 

The Lambton Shores Municipal web site describes Lambton Shores as; 

A thriving community of neighbourhoods, both rural and urban, encompassing the 

shores of Lake Huron. 

(http://www.lambtonshores.ca/living/ourcommunity/index.htm 2001). 

And further explains that; 

The Municipality of Lambton Shores came to be when the Towns of Bosanquet 

and Forest, and the Villages of Thedford, Arkona and Grand Bend amalgamated 

in 2001. Lambton Shores is home to …businesses and a longstanding farming 

industry. Our 12,000-plus residents include young families, retirees, and everyone 

in between. (http://www.lambtonshores.ca/living/ourcommunity/index.htm 

2001). 

Lambton Shores maintains a road infrastructure of approximately 700km of roads, paved 

and gravel, one sewer system with four sewage plant facilities, street lights throughout the 

Municipality, waterlines, two arenas, and numerous recreational parks and fields and trail 

systems. 

Official documents approved by the Municipal council and are utilized as guiding 

documents are; The Official plan, The Parks and Leisure Recreational Master Plan, The 

Community Design Plan, The Roads Needs Study, The Grand Bend Beach Study and numerous 

policies ranging from; Grant procedures, liquor by-laws and various “good neighbour” by-laws. 

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The operations and running of Lambton Shores is accomplished through a staff of 

Municipal Employees which are divided into departments. The Municipal web site explains as 

follows; 

The Municipality of Lambton Shores is comprised of three departments: 

Community Service, Finance and Clerks. 

The Community Services Department is responsible for a multitude of municipal 

services in The Municipality of Lambton Shores. From the maintenance and 

rehabilitation of our local infrastructure including roads, sewers, water mains, 

sidewalks, street lights, to parks, harbours, beaches and cemeteries. Community 

Services employees are a highly visible and familiar presence in the lives of the 

citizens of Lambton Shores. 

The Finance Department is responsible for the administration and maintenance of 

all financial records; including the day to day administration of the capital and 

operating budgets; financial reports, billing and collection of municipal taxes and 

water and sewer, processing of accounts receivables and accounts payable. 

The Clerks Department has responsibility for Council and Committee services, 

administration of Building Inspection, licensing, by-law enforcement including 

animal control, and parking enforcement, official records, cemetery administration 

and the day to day administration of planning, zoning, and severances. 

(http://www.lambtonshores.ca/living/municipalservices/index.htm 2001). 

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CHAPTER TWO – CONDUCT OF RESEARCH 

Research Approach 

To complete the mandate from Council forming recommendations for the formation of an 

effective EDC, a research method needed to be selected. With the scope and scale of the 

mandate combined with a short research window opportunity and the availability of a small ETF 

group, an action research approach was determined. 

Action research allows for the use of qualitative and or quantitative research decisions to 

be combined and acted upon during the process. The opportunity to revisit assumptions and 

conclusions during the research process was deemed essential for this mandate. Using an action 

research process, a relatively small group is able to amend thought paths continuing towards the 

formation of recommendations necessary to complete this mandate. 

With recommendations of the ETF for the formation of an EDC the form of information 

encouraged was principally social in nature. Economic development for the; use of, bettering of 

and growth of society directed the approach of the research chosen. 

Comprehensive understanding of the information gathered from residents and social 

institutions required to have contributions of social opinions encouraging a full and open 

opportunity to generate dialogue. Therefore, a social based research approach was essential. 

Schutz writes; 

The basic postulate of the methodology of social science therefore must be the 

following: Choose the scheme of reference adequate to the problem you are 

interested in, consider its limits and possibilities, make its terms compatible and 

consistent with one another. (Schutz, 1970, 270.) 

Using this reasoning a qualitative approach to complete this mandate was decided. 

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For this mandate using a qualitative approach to the research a qualitative method 

encouraging insight to the needs of the Municipality was selected. Ted Palys in his book 

Research Decisions writes. “Exploratory research (sometimes called formu-lative research) aims 

to gain insights into a phenomenon often in order to formulate a more precise…hypothesis.” 

(T,Palys, 2003, 72.). Exploratory research, using an inductive method of qualitative research is 

strategic in nature which generates initial exploration where a theory or direction emerges. 

Allowing for the short time span combined with a small group to effectively meet the mandate 

and produce, relevant, insightful recommendations for council this method was selected. 

The recommendations for council to consider are the result of using an action research 

qualitative approach utilizing an inductive exploratory research method. 

Task Force Participants 

The formation of the ETF began with an advertisement for nine citizens to be selected to 

be members of the ETF. The quality of the applications dictated that the ETF be expanded to 

fourteen in order to include the largest cross-section of the population and to accept a 

representative of the Forest Business Improvement Association (BIA) and the Grand Bend 

Chamber of Commerce (CoC). 

Two Councillors were selected co-chairs of the ETF and the Mayor sat as ex-officio. One 

member of staff was present to keep minutes and record recommendations as identified. 

The ETF members consisted of representatives from; both genders, industry, agriculture, 

tourism, service representatives and ages ranging from twenty two to mid to late sixties. A broad 

spectrum of political ideologies was present allowing for full and productive debate. 

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Task Force Conduct 

With the members selected discussions were held to decide priorities and data collection 

methods for the recommendations. Meetings were held the first and third Wednesday of each 

month beginning in May through October. Meetings, while under the structure of a committee 

were modified to allow round table discussion encouraging the maximum flow of thoughts, 

concepts and assumptions to be discussed and debated. 

Invitations were extended to Tourism Sarnia Lambton (TSL), Sarnia Lambton Economic 

Partnership (SLEP) and the Sarnia Lambton Business Development Corporation (SLBDC) to 

explore partnerships and information. 

Teams were formed within the ETF to recognize what industry business types were 

available within Lambton Shores and tasked to create a master list to add to the existing SLEP 

data base. 

The ETF tasked itself with the creation of a mandate statement for the EDC to work 

within. 

Two surveys were created to receive data from the general public and 

entrepreneurs to verify and augment recommendations composed by the ETF. The 

surveys were available in hard copy and also available on the Municipal web-site. 

Five public meetings were held throughout Lambton Shores to allow residents to give 

opinion and feedback and were asked to fill out the surveys. 

The data from the surveys were compiled and grouped according to the general consensus 

of the ETF. 

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Data Analysis 

ETF meetings were held under the format of a committee with flexibility through the use 

of a round table setting, enabling and promoting full and frank debate exploring all issues and 

assumptions regarding what economic development meant to each member of the ETF. Final 

recommendations and amendments to recommendations were voted upon and recorded in the 

minutes. 

Using the inductive exploratory method of qualitative research, survey results were 

analyzed in a qualitative manner identifying trends and grouping identifying deeper meaning to 

the data received. Open ended questions from both surveys were grouped into the following subsections; 

recreation, infrastructure, social, services, negative and positive. 

Ethical Issues 

Fewer than one hundred survey results were received for compilation; while valuable they 

represent only a small proportion of the general public. From this small proportion the ETF was 

careful not to focus exclusively and to focus more upon the general flavour of the information 

received and grouped for insight. 

Past history within Lambton Shores and political ideology were evident from all sides of 

the debates. However, all participants respected the diverse points of view brought to the 

meetings and allowed to be heard. The amount of respect for the diplomatic methods used during 

the process allowed for civil and productive sessions. 

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CHAPTER THREE – TASK FORCE PROJECT RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS 

Task Force Findings 

Round table discussions identified a need for the EDC to have a mandate to work under. 

The following mandate was suggested. 

The definition of Economic Development as determined by the Economic Development Task 

Force is: 

Economic Development in Lambton Shores is the process by which we create, retain and 

reinvest wealth by mobilizing human, financial, physical and natural resources which 

generate marketable goods and services, promote business retention and expansion and 

create job growth for the betterment of our citizens. 

Discussions identified that an EDC needs to be formed for the long term and that the 

most efficient committee for this body will be a standing committee. 

The E.D.T.F. will recommend that the committee be a standing committee rather than an 

adhoc committee. The E.D.T.F. also agreed that the committee should be advisory and have 

Councillors and people from the community with specific background knowledge. The chair 

does not have to be a Council member. 

The committee should include: 

Voting Members 

Non-Voting Members 

2 Councillors Lambton Shores C.A.O 

1 Mayor Advisory Professionals- S.L.E.P & T.S.L. 

6-8 Citizens 

Sub-sequent debate of the membership of the EDC revolved around the importance of 

having maximum representation at the municipal and county level. It was decided that a 

recommendation that a county council member be the best candidate to best represent Lambton 

Shores as a member of the EDC. Further discussion revolved around the issue of whom. The 

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office of Deputy Mayor was identified as the office best suited to represent the EDC at two levels 

of government. The Deputy Mayor has access to both levels of government and even though the 

Mayor is ultimately accountable for the total operation of municipal government and therefore is 

hard pressed to place a large amount of focus on economic development a Deputy Mayor can 

work with the Mayor at the county level to have a more coherent strategy in forwarding the 

interest of Lambton Shores. 



That the recommendation for the makeup of the Economic Development Committee be 

altered to include: 

1 Mayor (Ex Officio) 

1 Deputy Mayor 

6 Citizens 

Discussions identified the importance of enhanced representation of economic 

development for Lambton Shores at the two tiers of government. Creating a permanent position 

tied to the political office of Deputy Mayor will alter the job description of that office. The office 

will be a member of the EDC but not necessarily the chair. The chair will be held by the most 

qualified member elected by the other members and approved by council. The EDC will be better 

able to advise council with a primary contact permanently tied to the office of Deputy Mayor. 

The EDC will act as an advisory board for council and the Deputy Mayor will be able to more 

effectively represent Lambton Shores at the county level, ideally being involved with the county 

level economic development offices. 

E.D.T.F. 12-0905-02 Moved by Sarah Hornblower 

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Seconded by Jean Hill 

That the Deputy Mayor be included on the Economic Development Committee, to 

promote economic development at the municipal and county levels. 

Carried 

Include mandate and job description for Deputy Mayor 

Discussions surrounding EDC funding identified the amount of work required by EDC 

members, conferences, expositions, travel, administration support and honourariums. It is 

recommended that an initial budget be approved after a staff report be requested to outline costs 

associated with it. 

Budget 

The Economic Development Committee will need an administrative budget and a budget 

to cover; supplies, marketing and promotional tools, mileage, honourariums, professional 

development and conferences. The budget can be added to in the future, through requests to 

Council. The E.D.T.F. will recommend that the E.D.C. have a budget for the above items as a 

contingency fund. Large expenses such as the purchase of land, for example, would have to be 

passed through Council. 

Communication was a discussion area that reoccurred throughout the meetings and tied with it 

customer service from the municipal offices. 

Communication 

Communication is important and a recommendation could be to develop a system to keep up to 

date on technology, to have information added to the website and to provide an email address to 

communicate through. 

Lambton Shores should brand itself as a place to grow for everybody. Lambton Shores needs to 

have a sustainable economy and community and promote positive growth. 

There is a strong belief that farmland must be left as farmland. 

We can’t force development. 

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SURVEY COMPILATION AND TRENDS 

A full transcript of all survey comments can be made available upon request. 

Using the structure determined at the September 19 meeting, the survey results for general survey 

questions 6, 7, and entrepreneurial survey questions14 and 15 were sorted into the following categories: 

a Recreation 

b Infrastructure 

c Social 

d Services (including tourist services) 

e Negative (comment not related to question) 

f Positive (comment not related to question) 

-- Not Applicable 

General survey question 8 will also be included in the report, however the answers did not require sorting 

as the question was simply asking for a definition. 

General Survey Question 5 Results 


Infrastructure and social seem to be the biggest concerns. 

If you compare the results from question 5 and question 6, they support each other. 


The citizens want better services 

and infrastructure. Overall, they're 

satisfied with the recreation, and 

social aspects. The negative 

comments are centered around 

some decisions that were made. 

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Entrepreneurial Question 14 Results 


There were a lot of negative responses for question 14. Recreation, services and infrastructure are all 

considered good improvements in the past five years. 

For question 15, infrastructure such as sewers and parking and some services are considered projects to 

be completed to improve quality of life in Lambton Shores. 

Many negative comments throughout the survey reflected a perception that customer 

service around information from the municipal office was insufficient. Customer service was the 

main theme of complaint. The Municipality is currently performing a survey to gather research 

concerning communication. It is recommended that the results of that future survey be referred to 

the EDC for study and inclusion in the resulting reference material listed in this document. Both 

surveys showed a need for continuous improvement surrounding; infrastructure, social and 

recreation. The EDC identifying the most economical and effective mechanisms to strategically 

provide guidance to council should be a recommendation. 

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CHAPTER FOUR – TASK FORCE IMPLICATIONS 

Task Force Recommendations 

The ETF has broken the recommendations to council into two sets. The first are 

recommendations to fulfill the primary mandate of the ETF, “prepare preliminary 

recommendation for Council for inclusion in the Strategic Plan”. The second set of 

recommendations fulfills the secondary mandate of the ETF, “To undertake the exploratory and 

background work necessary to establish an Economic Development Committee”. All 

recommendations were ratified by Motion conducted by the ETF. 

The ETF recommends that the follow recommendations to council be accepted and 

implemented for the formation of an EDC. 


That a standing committee be formed to address and provide recommendations to council 

regarding Economic Development. This standing committee shall be called the Economic 

Development Committee (EDC). 

1a It is recommended that the EDC be formed by February, 2013. 

1b 

It is recommended that applicants have a knowledge of or experience in one or all the 

following fields; economic development, marketing, information technology, sociology, 

municipal and or government affairs, systems theory, adult education, representing a 

cross section of diverse interests. 

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1c 

It is recommended that the Mayor and Deputy Mayor along with at least three private 

citizen whom were members of the ETF interview and provide recommendation of 

applicants to be members of the EDC to council. 


That a guiding mandate of the EDC be accepted by council as follows: 

Economic Development in Lambton Shores is the process by which we create, retain and 

reinvest wealth by promoting business retention and expansion to stimulate job growth 

for the betterment of our citizens. 


That the EDC shall consist of voting and non voting members as follows. 

Voting members shall include; Mayor (Ex Officio), Deputy Mayor, 6 private citizens. 

Non-voting members shall include if required; Lambton Shores CAO, SLEP, TSL and 

any advisors felt to be necessary. 

3a 

The term length of the 6 private citizens shall consist of 1, 2 and 4 year terms beginning 

mid term of the municipal election to ensure overlap of expertise and knowledge. 

3b 

The EDC shall meet as a committee as necessary to fulfill the mandate of the EDC. 


That the Lambton Shores office of Deputy Mayor be amended to include the position of 

Economic Development representative at the municipal level, to advise council as the 

EDC member and to advocate for Lambton Shores at the Lambton County level. It is 

recommended that the next municipal election all candidates wishing to run for the office 

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of Deputy Mayor be advised of the office of Deputy Mayor responsibilities as defined by 

Lambton Shores. 

4a 

The Deputy Mayor shall attempt to be appointed to relevant economic development 

boards and committees at the county level. 


That a staff report through the chief clerk’s office be submitted to council regarding a 

permanent budget allocation for the EDC. The staff report is to include; honourariums, 

administration, conferences, supplies, marketing and promotional tools, mileage and any 

other costs that should be considered. 


That the Chief Clerks office provides a briefing package outlining opportunities and 

restrictions with regards to the Municipal Act and Lambton Shores By-Laws affecting the EDC. 

The ETF recommends that the following recommendations for areas of immediate 

concern be forwarded to the EDC or offices of primary interest. 

Recommendation F: 

F1 

That the EDC follow the; Lambton Shores procedural by-law, the Lambton Shores 

code of conduct and the Municipal Act with regards to standing committees and 

service boards. 

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F2 

That the EDC create a master document to act as a constitution to work within 

following the recommendations of the ETF report. 

F3 

That the EDC work towards attaining the strategic directives of the Lambton 

Shores Strategic Plan. 

F4 

That the EDC study the Lambton Shores communication mediums to the general 

public and industry. IE; Web-site’s, advertising, promotion, industrial and 

agricultural initiatives, tourism and information technology. 

F5 

That the EDC augment and continue to enhance the Lambton Shores Business 

Directory compiled by the ETF. 

F6 

That the EDC explore and enhance partnerships with all levels of government 

Economic Development organizations and identify and eliminate duplication of 

services. IE; SLEP, TSL,SLBDC. 

F7 

That the EDC provide recommendations to council as required of policies 

pertinent to improve the strategic plan. 

F8 

That the EDC provide recommendations to council on questions directed from 

council. 

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F9 

That the EDC explore the strategic policies of Lambton Shores regarding; service 

fees, land acquisition, parking policies. 

F10 

That the EDC identify economical and effective mechanisms to strategically 

provide guidance to council surrounding; services, recreation and infrastructure. 

F11 

That the EDC identify and provide recommendations to council on issues it feels 

will best serve the municipality of Lambton Shores long term economic 

development. 

F12 

That Council informs the EDC of any changes or amendments to the Strategic 

Plan. 

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APPENDIX A 

GENERAL SURVEY 

Economic Development Task Force - General Survey 

Please take a moment or two to fill out this survey offered by the Economic Development Task Force. We would like to ensure that while 

we are 

creating our objectives and goals for the Economic Development Commitee we are taking the community's issues into account as well. We 

appreciate your time. 

1. Are you... 

2. What age range do you fall into? 

3. Please indicate what town / area you live in: 

4. Please indicate what town / area you shop most often in: 

Male 

 

Female 

 

18 30 

 

31 50 

 

51 70 

 

71 + 

 

Arkona 

 

Forest 

 

Grand Bend 

 

Ipperwash 

 

Port Franks 

 


 

Other (please specify) 

Arkona 

 

Forest 

 

Grand Bend 

 

Ipperwash 

 

Port Franks 

 


 

Other (please specify) 

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5. Please list the three things that you like most about the economic 

development of 

Lambton Shores: 

6. Please list the three things that you feel need the most improvement 

regarding 

economic development in Lambton Shores: 

7. If we could do one thing to help you, as a business or an individual, what 

would that be? 

(Please specify either for a business or an individual.) 

8. Please define what 'economic development' means to you. 

9. If you own a business that operates within Lambton Shores, which segment do 

you 

believe your business fits into? 

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APPENDIX B 

ENTREPRENERIAL SURVEY 

Economic Development Task Force - Entrepreneurial Survey 

Please take a moment or two to fill out this survey offered by the Economic Development Task Force. We would like to ensure that while 

we are 

creating our objective and goals for the Economnic Development Committee we are taking the community's issues into account as well. 

We 

appreciate your time. 

1. Is your business currently in operation (2012)? 

2. If yes, how long has your business been in operation? 

3. If no, what year did your business cease operation? 

4. Which of the following sectors would best describe your primary business 

activity? 

5. Would you classify your business as... 

Yes 

 

No 

 

< 2 years 

 

2 5 

years 

 

6 9 

years 

 

> 10 years 

 

Consumer Retail 

 

Manufacturing / Fabrication 

 

Consumer Services 

 

Construction 

 

Agriculture 

 

Tourism / Hospitality 

 

Professional Services 

 

Medical / Health / Wellness Provider 

 

Fulltime 

 

Parttime 

 

Seasonal 

 


6. Is your business registered as a... 

7. How many fulltime 

positions are employed in your business, including the owner(s)? 

8. How many parttime 

or seasonal positions would you employ annually? 

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9. On a scale from 110, 

with 10 being outstanding and 1 being dismal, how would you rate 

your business acitivity since 2010? 

10. Looking into your crystal ball, do you think opportunities exist within 


and area to expand your business operations? 

11. In your opinion, have you seen the number of new businesses coming to 

Lambton 

Shores... 

Dismal 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Outstanding 

 

Proprietorship 

 

Partnership 

 

Corporation 

 

Not registered 

 

1 3 

 

4 6 

 

7 9 

 

10 or more 

 

0 

 

1 3 

 

4 6 

 

7 9 

 

10 or more 

 

Yes 

 

No 

 

Increasing 

 

Decreasing 

 

Remaining constant 

 


12. On a scale of 1 10, 

how would you rate the Lambton Shores Council and staff on their 

sensitivity to local business issues, with one being totally out of touch and 

10 being totally 

in tune with the issues? 

13. Overall, are you satisfied that you get good value for the cost of local 

government to 

your business? 

14. In your opinion, what is the best thing that has happened in the past 5 

years in 

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Lambton Shores to improve the quality of life for the residents? 

15. In your opinion, what is the one thing you would like to see completed to 

improve the 

quality of life in Lambton Shores? 

Thank you for you time. Your opinions and information are very important. 

The following questions are optional. 

16. Business Name: 

17. Owner 

18. Phone 

19. Address 

20. Email 

Your suggestions and constructive criticisms are extremel 

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APPENDIX C 

LAMBTON SHORES BUSINESS DIRECTORY 

This business directory is a partial list of all information compiled. A full list of all information is 

available upon request. 

CompanyName PO Box Address City 

The Lawnmaster RR #2 Seaforth 

Arkona Appliances Inc. PO Box 10 7333 Arkona Road Arkona 

Arkona Dental Office PO Box 148 14 Union Street Arkona 

Arkona Fairways Golf Club PO Box 16 8562 Townsend Line East Arkona 

Arkona Food Market 7291 Arkona Road Arkona 

Arkona Foot Clinic 7335 Arkona Road Arkona 

Arkona Hair Station 7343 Arkona Road Arkona 

Arkona Home Hardware PO Box 249 8483 Townsend Line Arkona 

Arkona Medical Centre PO Box 99 14 Union Street East Arkona 

Arkona Medical Centre Dispensary PO Box 119 14 Union Street East Arkona 

Arkona Orchards 7405 Arkona Road Arkona 

Beechwood Agri Services 8502 Birnam Line Arkona 

Can-Fuels GoCo Station 7326 Arkona Road Arkona 

Captured Innocence Photography PO Box 130 Arkona 

Collins Barrow, KMD, LLP PO Box 188 7285 Arkona Road Arkona 

Colorcraft Auto Glass - Arkona PO Box 305 8488 Townsend Line Arkona 

Custom Motorsports 7145 Arkona Road Arkona 

Elim Bible Chapel 8457 Townsend Line Arkona 

Ernie Herrington Excavating and Trucking 9318 Townsend Line Arkona 

Fair Haven Mission Farm 9096 Townsend Line Arkona 

GoCo Gas Bar, Carwash, Laundromat & Convenience Store 7326 Arkona Road Arkona 

Goertz Electric Ltd. PO Box 131 7930 Townsend Line Arkona 

Goertz Farm Systems Ltd. PO Box 131 7930 Townsend Line Arkona 

Heritage Acres Bird & Pet Nutrition Inc. PO Box 223 7283 Arkona Road Arkona 

McKenzie & Henderson Ltd 7190 Arkona Road Arkona 

Mid-Lam Heating & Cooling 8482 Townsend Line Arkona 

Old Country Store, The 7341 Arkona Road Arkona 

Parking Area Maintenance 1474 River Drive Arkona 

Peter Thuss & Sons Ltd. PO Box 35 7145 Arkona Road Arkona 

Postma & Mancell PO Box 188 7285 Arkona Road Arkona 

R S Appliance Repair Ltd PO Box 206 8346 Townsend Line Line West Arkona 

Rock Glen Family Resort 8685 Rock Glen Road Arkona 

Rock Glen Motel & Restaurant PO Box 111 7502 Arkona Road North Arkona 

Roder Turkey Farms Limited PO Box 189 6997 Arkona Road Arkona 

Sisler Electric Inc. PO Box 29 7518 Arkona Road Arkona 

Teeple, Drs. Mark & Ralph-Optometrists PO Box 177 8462 Townsend Line Arkona 

Thuss Greenhouses & Garden Centre 9195 Townsend Line West Arkona 

Van Gorp, Dianne - RMT 7335 Arkona Road Arkona 

Direct Dent Autobody 6731 Wisbeach Road Arkona 

Medway Homes PO Box 89 Arva 

Elliot, McGregor & Associates 6324 Townsend Line Forest 

Pinewood Motel 9717 Army Camp Road LS 

The Whole Pig 37871 Dashwood Road Dashwood 

Exeter Home Furniture 467 Main Street Exeter 

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Ausable Bayfield Conservation, Kari Jean 71108 Morrison Line Exeter 

Ausable Bayfield Conservation, Mari Veliz 71108 Morrison Line Exeter 

Ausable Bayfield Conservation, Tom Prout 71108 Morrison Line Exeter 

Ausable Bayfield Conservation, Judith Parker 71108 Morrison Line Exeter 

3 Cozy Corner Cabins 19 Queens Avenue 

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4 Absolute Luxury Rental Southcott Pines 

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A Beach O'Pines Cottage 

9969 Huron Drive 

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A Cedar Bank or Shoeline Drive Retreat 

A Grand Hideaway B & B 

A Shoreline Drive Retreat and A Lakehouse 

A Southcott Summer 

71712 Cedar Bank Lane and/or 

10382 Shoreline Drive, Southcott 

Pines 

9890 Elizabeth Street 

10325 Maplewood Drive 

10297 Brewster Blvd 

Accents Hair & Gift Studio 47 Ontario Street North Unit 9 

ACE Stain and Paint Box 457 8 Elmwood Avenue 

Anne Thornton 

Ann's Cottage 

25 Huron Street 

Appleby Real Estate PO Box 1439 25 Ontario Street South 

Apropos PO Box 929 83 Main Street 

Apropos After Five 

Archies Beach Company 

85 Main Street 


Archies Surf Shop PO Box 1488 42 Main Street 

Architeer Canada Inc 

ATO Construction 

21 Wondergrove Crescent 

12 Warwick Street 

Aunt Gussie's PO Box 298 135 Ontario Street South 

Ausable Produce Company Ltd. 

Ausable River's Edge Apartments 

Ausable Transport Ltd. 

Aux Sables Inn 

B.J.'s Restaurant & Accomodation 

Back In Time Classic Diner 

8466 Goosemarsh Line 

6 Main Street West 


236 Ontario Street South 


31 Ontario Street North 

Ballies Picture Framing PO Box 508 22-81 Crescent Street 

Baltessen Excavating 

9500 Greenway Road 

Bank of Montreal - Grand Bend PO Box 430 6 Ontario Street 

Barclay GL Ins Inc 

Beach Huts 

34 Ontario Street 

4 Elmwood Avenue 

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Beach Realty Inc PO Box 460 98 Ontario Street South 

Beaches and Dreams 

Beachwood Auto Sales PO Box 657 55 Ontario Street North 

Beauty n' The Beach Hair Studio 

45 Main Street East 

Beer Store - Grand Bend PO Box 70 21 Ontario Street North 

Best Cooling Systems 


Best's Restaurant & Homemade Ice Cream 


Bikiniland Cottage 


Bikiniland Inc. PO Box 203 67 Main Street 

Birchbark Trailer Park 

36501 Dashwood Road 

Blue Water Motel & Cottages PO Box 279 121 Ontario Street South 

Bluewater Cottage PO Box 236 7 Park Avenue 

Bluewater Windows & Doors 


Bob Case Plumbing and Heating 

71054 Bluewater Highway 

Bonnie Doone Manor-On-The-Beach PO Box 550 16 Government Road 

Brookside Cottages 

By the Old River Bed & Breakfast 

10128 John Street 

Canada Post Corporation - Grand Bend 81 Crescent Street Unit 20 

Casual Industries Inc 

Highway 83 East 

Century 21 First Canadian Corp. - Grand Bend PO Box 119 99 Ontario Street South Unit C 

Christine Bregman, Copyeditor 

8394 Haig Line 

Clay, Dr. Robert PO Box 338 29 Gill Road 

Coco's Hotel, Restaurant & Night Club 


Coldwell Banker / Appleby Real Estate Inc. PO Box 1439 25 Ontario Street South 

Coleson Freight Carriers Ltd. 

10162 John Street 

Colonial Hotel PO Box 190 1 Main Street 

Country Market Shell 


Cozy Corner Cabins PO Box 816 19 Queens Avenue 

Creative Quilting with Sandra 

8772 Timberwood Trail 

Curdea's Home 

10169 Beaver Dam Crescent 

Custom Catering by Stephen & Barbara PO Box 1122 12 Ontario Street S 

D. Culbard Studio 30 Ontario Street South 

Dale's Antique Market 

10410 Lakeshore Road 

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Day, Dr. Gerry - Grand Bend 


DeJong's Grand Bend Clothing Inc. 


Delta Cooling PO Box 57 10043 Old River Road 

Denny's Drive In 

86 Ontario St South 

Doug Jennison Contracting Inc. PO Box 418 70114 Grand Bend Line East 

Duncan Emm Cottage and B&B 

8 Huron Ave 

E.K.I. Electric PO Box 665 33930 North Street 

Earthy Designs & Landscaping 


ELS and Company Inc. PO Box 969 45 Main Street East Unit 2 

Englert, Dr. Peter 


F.I.N.E. A Restaurant 


Fifth Avenue Collection 


Fisher Corporation PO Box 1180 81 Crescent Street Unit 30 

Foodies of Grand Bend 


Four Seasons Lawn Care and Property Maintenance PO Box 1138 

Friends of Pinery Park Savanna Shores Nature Store, The PO Box 40 9526 Lakeshore Road 

Gables Tavern, The 

5 Main Street 

Gaiser Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc. PO Box 219 81 Crescent Street Unit 2 

George 


Ginont Distributing PO Box 10 102500 Princess Street 

Goosemarsh Custom Cabinetry 


GP Posh PO Box 129 139 Ontario Street 

Grand Beach Realty PO Box 460 97 Shannon Blvd 

Grand Bend & Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 248 81 Crescent Street Unit 1 

Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre PO Box 1269 69 Main Street East 

Grand Bend Art Centre 

65 River Road 

Grand Bend Beach House 

Grand Bend Car Wash 


Grand Bend Chiropractic Health Centre 


Grand Bend Clothing (DeJong's) PO Box 52 47 Main Street 

Grand Bend Clothing Co. PO Box 52 45 Main Street 

Grand Bend Community Health Centre PO Box 1269 69 Main Street East 

Grand Bend Convenience Store & Esso 

78 Green Acres Crescent South 

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Grand Bend Cruising Club 

44 Greenacres Drive 

Grand Bend Decorating Centre PO Box 578 46 Ontario Street 

Grand Bend Farmers' Market 

8394 Haig Line 

Grand Bend Fitness Centre 


Grand Bend Harbour PO Box 340 55 River Road 

Grand Bend Heating Plus 


Grand Bend Motorplex PO Box 668 70292 Bullock Line 

Grand Bend Optometry Clinic 


Grand Bend Produce Co. Ltd. 

10026 Walker Road 

Grand Bend Rona PO Box 1449 57 Ontario Street South 

Grand Bend Sport Parachuting Center Inc. PO Box 777 Unit C 

Grand Bend Taxi 18 Ontario Street, Hwy #21 

Grand Bend U-Store-It 

10109 Jennison Crescent 

Grand Bend Veterinary Service 


Grand Bend Yacht Club PO Box 403 55 River Road 

Grand Bend's B & B PO Box 688 56 Ontario Street 

Grand Cove PO Box 217 Highway 21 

Grandpa Jimmy's Scottish Bakery & Tearoom PO Box 571 36 Ontario Street North 

Grapevine of Grand Bend PO Box 844 30 Ontario Street South 

Gray Insurance Brokers Inc. - Grand Bend PO Box 804 46 Ontario Street South 

Green Acres Suite and Bed & Breakfast PO Box 637 16 Green Acres Crescent 

Green Haven Trailer Park PO Box 72 52 Ontario Street North 

Growling Gator 


H & L Forming Limited 

9500 Greenway Road 

Hair Bend'rs 


Higgins Systems Cleaning Services 


Homelife London Realty Inc PO Box 1419 44 Sauble Road 

House of Flags, The PO Box 401 98 Ontario Street South 

HR360 


Huron Country Playhouse 

70689 B Line 

Huron Shores Property Management Inc. PO Box 1090 23 Main Street Unit 1 

I'm Starv'n Roadhouse & Drive-Up 

7111 Bluewater Highway North 

Island Beach Company PO Box 163 40 Main Street 

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J Dee's Summerhouse 


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Jacqui's Hair Shoppe PO Box 517 RR #1 

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Jeannette's Hair Classics 


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Joseph T. Santoro Barrister & Solicitor 


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Jud Bumstead Financial PO Box 804 46 Ontario Street South 

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Kazwear Swimwear (Grand Bend) PO Box 1059 80 Main Street 

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Kelders Trailer Sales Inc. 


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Klondyke Trailer Park Inc. 


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Lake Smith Conservationists 


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Lakeshore Advance, The PO Box 1195 58 Ontario Street North 

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Lakeshore Coin-Operated Laundry 


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Lakeshore Panteriors 

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Lakeside Lawn & Property Maintenance PO Box 22 28 Gill Road 

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Lambton Heritage Museum 

10035 Museum Road 

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LCBO - Grand Bend 


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MacDermid & Associates - The Co-Operators, Grand Bend PO Box 302 38 Main Street South 

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MacLachlan Insurance Brokers Ltd. - Grand Bend PO Box 1180 30-81 Crescent Street 

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Mac's Convenience Stores Inc. - Grand Bend PO Box 579 21 Ontario Street North 

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McIntyre TV & Appliances Inc. 

9622 Dalton Road 

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Melanie Snyder - Massage Practitioner PO Box 457 8 Elmwood Avenue 

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Merry Rags Inc. PO Box 489 456 Highway 21 

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Michael G. Forrester 


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Mills Income Tax Service 

9865 Wilbert Street 

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Miss Pia Jane 7602 Ransford Drive Thedford 

Morden Communications Inc. 

9942 Pinetree Crescent 

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Mortgage Intelligence - Suncoast Team PO Box 989 45 Ontario Street South 

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Mossop Media 

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New Orleans Pizza - Grand Bend PO Box 1426 15 Ontario Street South 

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New Venice Corp. Ltd. 

10314 Old River Road 

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No Frills 


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Oakwood Resort PO Box 400 Highway 21 

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O'Connor, Dr. William 


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Oke Woodsmith Building Systems Inc. 


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Om Yoga Studio 22 Ontario Street Grand 

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Ontario Provincial Police - Grand Bend 


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P.O.G. Inc PO Box 699 1 Pearl Place 

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Paddingtons Pub PO Box 837 18 Ontario Street 

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Peckitt's Men's Wear PO Box 1389 78 Ontario Street South 

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Perfect Image Tattoo & Piercing 


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Perry's Cottages 


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Pine Dale Motor Inn PO Box 191 107 Ontario Street South 

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Pineridge Construction PO Box 1252 1 Warwick Avenue 

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Pinery Antique Flea Market PO Box 1183 RR #2 

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Pinery Bluff Developments - 1625848 Ont. Ltd. 


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Pinery Park Store 


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Pinery Provincial Park 


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Pines Bed & Breakfast, The 

PO BOX 

150HW 

9976 Riverview Road 

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Piper's Enterprises 

10406 Brewster Boulevard 

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Pizza Delight 


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Pizza Place & Dairy Dip PO Box 488 76 Main Street 

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Platinum Builders Inc. RR #2 

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Pratt Denture Clinic 


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PRM Claim Services Ltd. PO Box 998 Unit A 

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Prosper's Garage 


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Prudential Family Realty, Brokerage PO Box 698 27 Queens Avenue 

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Purdy's at the Bend 

59 River Road 

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Quality Tree Service 

90 Gill Road 

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Rainbow Bridge R R 2 

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RBC Dominion Securities Inc. - Grand Bend PO Box 1177 81 Crescent Street Unit 2B 

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Re/Max Bluewater Realty Inc - Doug Pedlar PO Box 1223 38 Ontario Street S - Suite 2 

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Re/Max Bluewater Realty Inc. PO Box 1223 46 Ontario Street South 

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Richard Ford 


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Richmon Gallery PO Box 127 30 Alberta Street 

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River Road Gallery 

63 River Road 

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Rivers Edge Apartments 

6 Main Street 

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Robert Green & Assoc. PO Box 700 90 Ontario Street South Unit 5 

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Robert Q's Travel Mart - Grand Bend 58 Ontario Street North Grand 

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 398 

20 Municipal Drive 

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Royal LePage Heartland Realty 


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Rus-Ton Family Campground PO Box 604 9787 Lakeshore Road 

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Salon 21 PO Box 940 27 Ontario Street South 

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Salon 8180 

5 Oak Street South 

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Sandhaven Cottage 


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Schoolhouse Restarurant 

19-81 Crescent Street 

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Sea Jewels PO Box 595 38 Main Street 

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Sears Canada Inc. Catalogue Store - Grand Bend PO Box 401 98 Ontario Street 

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Shady Oaks General Store R R 2 

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Shivers n Shakes 


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Shoppers Drug Mart (Grand Bend) PO Box 1030 65 Main Street East 

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Shoreline by Sharen Realty 


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Sign Designs Ont R R 2 

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Skirt 


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Smackwater Jacks Taphouse 

71 River Road 

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Sobeys - Grand Bend 

63 Main Street E 

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South Bend Service 


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Southwest Marine Services PO Box 1499 Highway 21 

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Sport Med, Inc. 


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Squeeze Inn 

32 Queens Avenue 

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Star Taxi Service 


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Starlite Drive-In Theatre PO Box 1405 36752 Crediton Road 

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Studs for your Duds 

8392 Goosemarsh Lane 

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Subway Sandwiches & Salads - Grand Bend PO Box 1319 32 Ontario Street North 

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Summer in the Bend 


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Suncoast Sign Company PO Box 401 98 Ontario Street 

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Sunset Arts 

53 River Road 

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Sunset House Café / Jalepeno's 


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Sutton Group Select Realty (Grand Bend) 


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TD Canada Trust - Grand Bend PO Box 609 81 Crescent Crescent Unit 24 

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Tender Spot V & S Department Store PO Box 426 20 Main Street 

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The Garden Gate Gifts & Florals PO Box 1085 15 Ontario Street Grand 

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The Household Fairy 

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The Pet Stop 2010 

4-38 Ontario Street S 

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The Shoreline by Sharon Realty Real Estate PO Box 99 51 Ontario Street South 

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The Sunset House 


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Tim Hortons - Grand Bend 


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Total Farm Services (Ontario) Inc. 

10362 Lakeview Street 

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Tropical Trends 


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Turnbull Plumbing and Electric Inc. PO Box 442 22 Gill Road 

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UBU Fashions 

56 Ontario Street N 

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Waters, Dr D. 


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Waypoint Financial Group Inc. PO Box 1420 45 Ontario Street North 

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Westland Greenhouses 


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Whispering Pines Motel - Restaurant 


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Whitecaps Smoke House Sports Bar 


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Winter-eyes 

8821 Timberwood Trail 

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Woodley's Cottages 

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Xtreme Water Sports 


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Exterior Escapes 31768 Centre Road Ailsa Craig 

Laura Wright, Artist PO Box 95 256 Victoria Street Parkhill 

Above the Crowd Clothing 

Port Franks 

Anne's Yoga Works 9987 Port Franks Estates Drive Port Franks 

Antique Clocks Sales & Service 7599 Gillespie Street Port Franks 

Around the Port Cleaning 7716 Clayton Street Port Franks 

Art by 3 7710 Clayton Street Port Franks 

Bade Mobile Marine Services 8520 Lakeshore Road Port Franks 

Bee 'N Bee Bed 'N Breakfast 7196 Outer Drive Port Franks 

Bliss Art Studio 7617 Riverside Drive Port Franks 

Bluewater Borders Ltd. 9979 Port Franks Estates Drive Port Franks 

Boondock Marina Inc. 10070 Poplar Ave Port Franks 

Brian Knight Home Studio 10092 Port Franks Estate Drive Port Franks 

Canada Post Corporation - Port Franks 10036 Nipigon Street Port Franks 

Carol's Rental Cottage 7429 Mud Creek Lane Port Franks 

Christine's on the River Marina Bar & Grill 10072 Poplar Avenue Port Franks 

Concert Design 7419 Outer Drive Port Franks 

Cybertising Advantage 9938 Superior Street Port Franks 

David Morey Plumbing Service 9991 Port Franks Estates Drive Port Franks 

Don Rivers Auto Service 8565 Lakeshore Road Thedford 

Doug Pedlar's Cottage Rental 7393 Mud Creek Lane Port Franks 

FITNESS FIRST 7601 Ransford Street Port Franks 

Fred Bade Mobile Marine Sales & Service PO Box 39 8520 Lakeshore Road Port Franks 

Gillespie Gardens Bed & Breakfast 7608 Gillespie Street Port Franks 

Glenna Hupka, Client Care Consultant 7574 Riverside Drive Port Franks 

Grogs Pub & Grill 9987 Port Franks Road Port Franks 

Grog's Pub & Grill PO Box 79 8604 Lakeshore Road Port Franks 

Harbour Side Family Trailer Park 7477 Riverside Drive Port Franks 

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Harbourside Escape 7487 Riverside Drive Port Franks 

Hide-A-Way General Store 10036 Nipigon Street Port Franks 

Home/Cottage Rental 7422 Sanderson Road Port Franks 

HomeMinders 

Port Franks 

Huron Shores Marine/Seven Winds Marina 10009 Superior Street Port Franks 

J-AARCO Group 

Port Franks 

Janzen Insulation 9983 Port Franks Estates Drive Port Franks 

Kennedy's Landing Marina 7450 Riverside Drive Port Franks 

Lady of the Lake 9975 Simcoe Street Port Franks 

Lake Irrigation and Landscape Lighting 7388 Dolway Drive Port Franks 

Lakeside Maintenance & Excavating 7676 Edward Lane Port Franks 

Lighthouse Marine PO Box 109 7604 Biddulph Street Port Franks 

MacPhersons 7424 Lakeshore Road Port Franks 

MacPherson's Restaurant 8512 Lakeshore Road Thedford 

Mandalink Custom Framing 7696 Edward Lane Port Franks 

Massage Therapy in the Port 9971 Edward Street Port Franks 

Northville Convenience 8575 Lakeshore Road Port Franks 

Northville Estates 9826 Northville Crescent Port Franks 

Northville Self Storage 9755 Northville Crescent Port Franks 

Oak Grove Adult Living 9951 Northville Road Port Franks 

Oh Pizza 9985 Erie Street Port Franks 

Oliver and Associates Real Estate 7559 Biddulph Street Port Franks 

Orca Bay Sports & Entertainment 7407 Sanderson Road Port Franks 

O'Tools Rent or Buy 7696 Edward Lane Port Franks 

Pedlar's Apartments (Oakhaven) 9780-9782 Northville Crescent Port Franks 

Pinery Baptist Church 8751 Lakeshore Road Port Franks 

Port Franks Community Centre PO Box 492 9997 Port Franks Road Port Franks 

Port PC 7689 Riverside Drive Port Franks 

Put-In Cove and Marina 7625 Biddulph Street Port Franks 

R V L Lose Weight Now 7423 Dolway Drive Port Franks 

Rawlings Automotive 8593 Lakeshore Road Port Franks 

Raymond Bruce - Chiropractor/Acupuncture 9977 Erie Street Port Franks 

Rivers, Don, Auto Services 10157 Andrea Street Port Franks 

Russell's Retreat Cove and Marina 7610 Biddulph Street Port Franks 

Rustic Workshop 9848 Lakeshore Road Pt Franks 

Ruth Mennen Jewelry 7604 Riverside Drive Port Franks 

S M A Marketing 9526 Lakeshore Road Pt Franks 

Sand Castle Rentals 7727 Alfred Street Port Franks 

Sand Dunes General Store 8575 Lakeshore Road Pt Franks 

Sandpiper Cottages 7280 Leighton Drive Port Franks 

Sellers Choice Elite Realty Inc., Brokerage 7613 Biddulph Street Port Franks 

Serenity Cottage Rental 10111 Herbert Street Port Franks 

Seven Winds Marine/Huron Shores Marine 7572 Biddulph Street Port Franks 

St. Francis Advocates Group Home 7761 Alfred Street Port Franks 

Sutton Group Select Realty Inc., brokerage (Port Franks) 7613 Buiddulph Street Port Franks 

T N T Security Systems 9964 Nipigon Street Port Franks 

Tanya at the Port 7616 Gillespie Street Port Franks 

Unit-B7583 Biddulph St Unit B-7583 Biddulph St Port Franks 

Allen Stubbs First in Entertainment 397 Main Street Thedford 

Abby Services 81 Franklin St Thedford 

Acorn Lodge 9925 Northville Crescent Thedford 

Alan M Gorth 


Alternative Cable Technologies 397 Main Street East Thedford 

Appliance Specialist 9755 Northville Crescent Thedford 

Awesome Berries & Gardens 7505 Northville Road North Thedford 

Beer Store - Thedford 121 Main Street Thedford 

Bob Hamilton Heating & General Contractor 


Britches 'N' Stitches 109B Main St. Thedford 

Bruce Poland Trucking & Excavation PO Box 407 54 Dumfries Street Thedford 

By the River Inn 79 Main St Thedford 

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C.J.'s Sunrise Bakery & Cafe PO Box 16 75 Main Street Thedford 

Canada Post Corporation - Thedford 95 Main Street Thedford 

Canadian Butcher Supply 21839 Highbury North Thedford 

Carrother's Farms 9481 Northville Road Thedford 

Carrothers, Ron, & Sons PO Box 222 8192 Ravenswood Line Thedford 

Century 21 91 Main Street Thedford 

Charles Page Stonemason RR 4 Thedford 

CIBC - Thedford PO Box 100 83 Main Street Thedford 

Clark's Garage Inc. PO Box 119 11 King Street Thedford 

Country Accents Quilt Shoppe 8698 Bog Line Road Thedford 

Country Kable 397 Main St Thedford 

Country Mall - Artisans & Antiques Hwy 21 Thedford 

Country Manor Estates Ltd. PO Box 160 66 Victoria Street Thedford 

Dan Masfrankc Trucking & Excavating RR#4 Thedford 

Dave Moore Fuels Ltd. 96 King St. Thedford 

Delta Cooling 8176 Northville Road Thedford 

DMD Amusements PO Box 343 129 King Street Thedford 

Dog Spot R R 1 Thedford 

Don Johnson Insurance PO Box 268 101 Main Street Unit 2 Thedford 

Donald's Refractory Removal Service, Inc. 8377 Northville Road Thedford 

Dunes Oakridge Park Ltd. 9910 Northville Crescent Thedford 

End of the Road Treasures PO Box 414 79 King Street Thedford 

Execulink Telecom Inc. PO Box 280 73 Main Street Thedford 

G&R Liquidations & More 9663 Ipperwash Road Thedford 

Gilpin Funeral Chapel (Thedford) 97 Victoria Street Thedford 

Gordon's Roxburgh Farms, Inc. 7780 Gordon Road Thedford 

Grammie's Pizza & Subs - Wyoming 636 Broadway Street Thedford 

Greenwood Nursery 9122 Northville Road Thedford 

H M S Insurance & Financial PO Box 40 67 Main Street Thedford 

Harvey Lacey Welding-Tractor Repairs-Spray Painting RR #2 Thedford 

Hayes-Pugh, Sheila - Certified General Accountant PO Box 74 75 Main Street Thedford 

Huron Shores Landscaping 9943 Prince Phillip Street Thedford 

JB Submarine & Laundromat 115 Louisa St Thedford 

Joel Moloy Ltd. PO Box 369 8265 Ravenswood Line Thedford 

Koolen Farm Equipment RR #3 Thedford 

Lambton Cleaning Service 9178 Arkona Road Thedford 

LCBO - Thedford 109 Louisa Street Thedford 

Leco Industries RR #1 Thedford 

Lloyd Stubbs Construction 8091 Willsie Line Thedford 

Long Land Lodge RR#4 Thedford 

MacLachlan Insurance Brokers Ltd. - Forest PO Box 40 67 Main Street Thedford 

Magpies Bakery 65 Main St. Thedford 

Mary Lou's Interior Designs PO Box 151 97 Victoria Street Thedford 

Northgate RV 9983 Northville Road Thedford 

Northville Auto Sales & Service 8760 Lakeshore Road Thedford 

Page, Charles - Stone Mason 


Pinehurst Trailer Park 8044 Willsie Road Thedford 

Poppa Jim's Pizza 90 Victoria St. Thedford 

Port Franks Harbour 7574 Biddulph Street Port Franks 

Pretty Pampered Salon 8458 Lazy Lane Thedford 

Rawlings Ausable Bridge PO Box 97 2444571 Rural Route Thedford 

Rita's Kountry Kennels 9331 Elliott Road Thedford 

Riverside Trailer Park and Marina 9988 Walden Road Thedford 

Rumford Canary Lines PO Box 221 151 Main Street Thedford 

Sand Hills Golf Resort Inc. 9767 Port Franks Road Thedford 

Select Packaging Inc 


Stoneage Interpave Group Inc R R 1 Thedford 

Stubbs Communications PO Box 340 397 Main Street Thedford 

Sutton Group-Select Realty Inc. Brokerage (Thedford) PO Box 220 279 Main Street Thedford 

Sylvan Kitchens 565 Elginfield Road Thedford 

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Synthetic Putting Greens Ltd. 9943 Prince Phillip Street Thedford 

Taylor's Heating & Air Conditioning 9267 Widder Road Thedford 

Te Sligte Gardens 8146 Northville Road Thedford 

Tella Sign 9919 Prince Phillip Street Thedford 

The Meat Shop 109 Main Street Thedford 

Thedford Family Market PO Box 127 116 Main Street Thedford 

Thedford Foodtown 116 Louisa St Thedford 

Thedford T's 89 Main St Thedford 

Thompson Hardwoods of Thedford Ltd. 9017 Widder Road Thedford 

Toor's Market Place Inc 116 Louisa St Thedford 

Twin Pines Orchards & Cider House 8169 Kennedy Line Thedford 

Ultra Panel Systems, Inc. 8804 Lakeshore Road Thedford 

Universal Construction 7920 Katherine Crt Thedford 

Van Gorp Welding and Fabricating Inc. PO Box 310 51 Dumphries Street Thedford 

VanEngelen Elevators Ltd. RR #2 Thedford 

Victoria Street Antiques 8788 Lakeshore Road Thedford 

Walden & Walden - Thedford PO Box 121 96 Victoria Street Thedford 

Widder Station Golf & Country Club PO Box 59 8395 Decker Road Thedford 

Wilcox Primetime Motorsports Inc. 155 King St. Thedford 

Willsie Equipment Sales Inc. 9516 Northville Road Thedford 

Zavitz General Store PO Box 249 99 Main Street Thedford 

Denning Funeral Home PO Box 669 9 James Street South Forest 

Tax Breaks II 8698 Bog Line Rd Thedford 

521 Flow 32 Prince Street Forest 

A-1 MacKenzie Construction Inc. 4 York Street Forest 

Abacus Truck Line 1948 Ltd. 7882 Rawlings Road Forest 

Accelerated Connections Inc. 2 King Street West Forest 

Action Plus Appliance Centre 90 King Street East Forest 

Alpaugh's Memorials 27 King Street East Forest 

Al's Gas & Variety 9401 West Ipperwash Road Forest 

Amy Marie Esthetics 21 MacNabb Street Forest 

Arkona Lions Non-Profit Housing Inc 7294 Arkona Road Arkona 

Armtec Limited Partnership 5996 Townsend Line Forest 

B C Home Improvements * Strictly Sunrooms 3 Victoria Street South Forest 

Back Nine Group 33 Macdonald Street Forest 

Bargain Shop - Forest 6 Main Street South Forest 

Beach Club Resort Ipperwash Beach Ipperwash 

Becker Milk Company 91 King Street East Forest 

Beer Store - Forest 89 Main Street South Forest 

Berney, Dr. Richard 17 James Street North Unit A Forest 

Bluewater Ford Mercury 101 Main Street South Forest 

Bob Hamilton, Woodturner PO Box 1059 Forest 

Bob Magee Plumbing 16 Washington Street North Forest 

Boonie Doone Glass 2089 Broadway Street Forest 

Brandon Home Designs 34 King Street West Unit 2 Forest 

Brandon Insurance 34 King Street West Forest 

Braun-Built Construction of Forest Inc. 43 Queen Street West Forest 

Brown, Richard, Photography Plus 3 King Street West Forest 

Burnard Construction 28 Ontario Street Forest 

Buttons & Bows 33 Main Street S Forest 

Buurma, Teresa - RMT 30 Main Street N Forest 

Cana China Restaurant PO Box 995 20 King Street West Forest 

Canada Post Corporation - Forest 36 King Street West Forest 

Canadian Tire Store - Forest PO Box 730 84 Union Street Forest 

CDS Pharmacy B-2 Main Street South Forest 

Cedar Cove Custom Woodworking 5127 Cedarview Drive Forest 

Cedar Cove Marina Ltd. 5165 Cedar Point Line Forest 

CIBC - Forest 2 King Street West Forest 

Concept Construction Ltd. 7849 Rawlings Road Forest 

Co-Operators, The - Forest 4 Main Street Forest 

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Copy Shop, The PO Box 806 91 King Street East Forest 

Corker's Wine Cellar 15 Watt Street Forest 

Corma Inc. Foundry 6404 Townsend Line Forest 

Countryside Canines 8667 Kinnaird Road Forest 

Curves PO Box 369 7 King Street West Forest 

CVH Quality Construction 7146 Forest Road Forest 

Dave Fraleigh Construction 4917 Hubbard Line Forest 

Delicious & Nutritous Meat Pies Townsend Line Forest 

Delta Farm Equipment 6974 Forest Road Forest 

Delugt Chiropractic & Laser Therapy Centre 68 King Street East Forest 

Dinyer Mini Storage 9 George Street Forest 

Dodge, Ronn E., Funeral Directors Inc. PO Box 164 9 James Street South Forest 

Dog's with Style Grooming 7469 Lakeshore Rd Ipperwash 

Dollar Haven & Discount 16 King Street West Forest 

DreamWorld Video - Ice Cream Heaven 58 King Street East Forest 

Dudman Fuels 86 Main Street South Forest 

Dunham Automotive Ltd. 85 Main Street South Forest 

Edward Jones - Forest 50 King Street West Unit C Forest 

Elaina's & the Yoke Tavern 10 King Street West Forest 

EMC Ready Mix 46 Enterprise Dr. Forest 

Financial Fitness 1-59 King Street West Forest 

Fisher Electric 12 Ontario Street Forest 

Flowers With Flair 26 King Street West Forest 

Forest Agri Services Ltd. PO Box 492 7 Enterprise Drive Forest 

Forest Automotive & Sports Limited 62 King Street East Forest 

Forest Automotive (Carquest) 62 King Street East Forest 

Forest Chiropractic Centre A-11 James Street North Forest 

Forest Dental Office 5 Ann Street Forest 

Forest Florist & Country Accents Ltd. 1 Victoria Street Forest 

Forest Foodland 88 King Street East Forest 

Forest Gas and Variety 73 Main Street Forest 

Forest Golf & Country Hotel PO Box 460 102 Main Street South Forest 

Forest Golf and Country Hotel Pro Shop PO Box 445 102 Main Street South Forest 

Forest Health & Harmony 5 King Street West Forest 

Forest Hill Orchards 5577 Aberarder Line Forest 

Forest Juice Company 5577 Aberarder Line Forest 

Forest Lambton Museum PO Box 707 59 Broadway Street Forest 

Forest Physio 10 Watt Street Forest 

Forest Standard Newspaper 1 King Street West Forest 

Forest This N That 16 King Street West Forest 

Forest Travel Service 18 King Street West Forest 

Forest Veterinary Clinic PO Box 119 6378 Townsend Line Forest 

Gamble & Associates Insurance Limited - Forest 31 King Street West Forest 

Gilpin Funeral Chapel (Forest) PO Box 129 123 King Street East Forest 

Godfather Pizza & Subs - Forest PO Box 669 50 King Street Forest 

Grand Bend Decorating & Floor Centre PO Box 1410 85 King Street East Forest 

Grist Mill, The 7971 Rawlings Road Forest 

H & R Block Canada Inc. - Forest PO Box 683 31 King Street West Forest 

Hair Classics PO Box 1358 75 James Street North Forest 

Hairitage, The PO Box 628 11 James Street North Forest 

Harper, Dr. Jeff B-50 King Street West Forest 

HCR Home and Cottage Renovations 

Forest 

Health and Harmony 5 King Street West Forest 

Hensall District Co-operative PO Box 99 7888 Rawlings Road Forest 

Herbal Magic Weight Loss & Nutrition Centres 47 King Street West Forest 

Hopper Foundry (1977) Limited, The 2 Clyde Street Forest 

Huron Cove Restaurant 9 King Street West Forest 

Huron Shores Trailer Park 6533 West Parkway Drive Forest 

Hyde's Fruit Farm 7316 Brush Road Forest 

Indian Hills Golf Club 6991 Lakeshore Road Forest 

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Ipperwash Casino Beach Co 9723 Ipperwash Road Ipperwash 

Jack Scott Heating & Air Conditioning PO Box 263 27 Main Street North Forest 

Jack Van Geel Plumbing & Heating 7113 Ravenswood Line Forest 

Jay's Car Care 12 Clyde Street Forest 

JD Home Media Solutions 12 Ontario Street Forest 

Jones, Lloyd A.-Livestock Ltd. 5834 Douglas Line Forest 

Julie VandenBoer - Massage Therapist C-12 King Street E Forest 

Kell's Dry Cleaners 1 James Street North Forest 

Ken McRae Financial Services 4 King Street East Forest 

Kernohan Motors Ltd. PO Box 33 6 King Street East Forest 

Kettle & Stoney Point Health Services PO Box 670 6275 Indian Lane Forest 

Kettle & Stony Point Day Care PO Box 8 9172 Tecumseh Lane Forest 

KFC - Forest 95 King Street East Forest 

Kineto Kiwanis Theatre PO Box 1620 24 King Street West Forest 

Lakeshore Gas & Variety 6320 Lakeshore Forest 

Lakeshore Plaza 6320 Lakeshore Road Forest 

Lakeside Grain & Feed Limited PO Box 70 7858 Rawlings Road Forest 

Lakeview Fast Food & Ice Cream 

Ipperwash 

Lambton Glass & Mirror Ltd. PO Box 12 6525 Sunset Avenue North Forest 

Lambton Senior Citizens Home Corp 41 Morris Street Forest 

Lambton Shores, Municipality of 5883 Amtelecom Parkway Forest 

Lang's Bus Line (Forest Depot) 17 Main Street Forest 

LCBO - Forest 8 Main Street South Forest 

Libro Financial Group - Forest 89 King Street East Forest 

Lookin Cookin PO Box 779 71 King Street West Forest 

M & M Meat Shops - Forest PO Box 1230 91 King Street East Forest 

M & R Industrial Services PO Box 910 6420 Townsend Line Forest 

MacDermid & Associates - The Co-Operators, Forest 4 Main Street South Forest 

Mac's Convenience Stores Inc. - Forest PO Box 1230 91 King Street East Forest 

Magical Scents 7604 Biddulph Street Port Franks 

Main Variety 10 Main Street South Forest 

Marshall's Lakefront Cottages 6492 Parkway Drive West RID2A Forest 

McGregor Bookkeeping & Tax Services PO Box 179 A-93 Main Street South Forest 

Mike Kenny Construction 6554 Pine Trail Avenue Forest 

Milburn Electric of Forest Inc. PO Box 9 9179 Ipperwash Road Forest 

Miss Willie's Treasures 7884 Rawlings Road Forest 

Nikki McKay - RMT B-50 King Street West Forest 

Nor Lam Furniture 29 King Street West Forest 

North Lambton Childcare Centre & Ontario Early Years PO Box 1380 37 Morris Street Forest 

North Lambton Community Health Centre 59 King Street West Forest 

North Lambton Lodge PO Box 640 39 Morris Street Forest 

North Lambton Vinyl Products 7637 Lakeshore Road Forest 

O M I Canada (Forest) PO Box 659 7550 Brush Road Forest 

Olde House Cafe & Tea Room 17 King Street Forest 

On FIRE 

Ipperwash 

Ontario Provincial Police - Forest 101 Broadway Street Forest 

Orchard View Park 6014 Lakeshore Road Forest 

Our Ponderosa Family Campground & Resort 9338 West Ipperwash Road Forest 

Our Ponderosa Golf Course 9338 West Ipperwash Road Forest 

Paul Thompson's Auto Repair Inc. 83 King Street East Forest 

Peper Mint Construction 5 Gore Street Forest 

Pet Love 64 Main Street S Forest 

Pharmasave Forest Pharmacy 19 King Street West Forest 

Point's Eagle Radio Inc. 9111 Ipperwash Road West Forest 

Pole Printing Inc. PO Box 69 89 King Street East Unit 1 Forest 

Potter's Towing Inc. 50 Union Street Forest 

Pro-Tex Design and Manufacturing 7557 Lakeshore Road Forest 

Prout's Rona Country Depot and Building Center 20 Broadway Street Forest 

R & D Audiovisual 5 Main Street South Forest 

RBC Royal Bank - Forest 7 King Street East Forest 

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Re/Max Sarnia Realty Inc. - Larry Cockshutt PO Box 479 10 Main Street North Forest 

Rick Langdown Plumbing & Heating Inc. 73 King Street Forest 

Robbins, Henderson & Davis - Forest 3 Main Street North Forest 

Rogers Barber Shop PO Box 805 12 King Street East Forest 

Roy's Auto Body (Forest) Ltd. PO Box 274 7 James Street North Forest 

SAMS Suspended Access & Maintenance Services 999 Barbara Street Ipperwash 

Scott Heating & Plumbing 27 Main Street North Forest 

Scotty's Fish & Chips PO Box 1046 5 Victoria Street Forest 

Sears Canada Inc. Catalogue Store - Forest 29 King Street West Forest 

Skeeter Barlows 97 Main Street Forest 

Small Potato Excavating and Yard Maintenance 

Forest 

Solar Rays 12 Ontario Street Forest 

SOS Motorcycle Tires & Accessories 8229 Fuller Road Forest 

SOS Small Engines 8229 Fuller Road Forest 

St. Christopher's Roman Catholic Church 68 Union Street Forest 

St. Vincent De Paul Store - Forest 3 James Street North Forest 

Strands Hair Trends PO Box 1420 85 King Street East Unit 2 Forest 

Strictly Sunrooms 3 victoria Street South Forest 

Studio 45 PO Box 249 45 King Street West Forest 

Subway - Forest 91 King Street East Forest 

Sunnyside Trailer Park 731 Army Camp Road Forest 

TD Canada Trust - Forest 15 King Street East Forest 

The Copy Shop 91 King Street East Forest 

Through Windows Past Bed & Breakfast 64 King Street West Forest 

Tim Hortons - Forest PO Box 719 80 King Street East Forest 

Trin's Fashions 25 King Street W Forest 

Two Eagle Auto & Hardware Supplies 9111 West Ipperwash Road Forest 

Van Geel Jack Plumbing & Heating Ltd. 7113 Ravenswood Line Forest 

Van Valkenburg & Son Jewellers Inc. 4 King Street West Forest 

Vandenboer, Julie - RMT 12 King Street East Forest 

Village Masonry 7343 Uttoxeter Road Forest 

Vogt Farms Ltd. 5835 Lakeshore Road Forest 

Walden & Walden - Forest 30 King Street West Forest 

Wellington Brothers Mini Storage 6372 Townsend Line Forest 

Wellington Builders 6372 Townsend Line Forest 

White Stone Construction 48 James Street North Forest 

Wicked Pickle 50 King Street W Forest 

William T. Brandon Construction PO Box 211 8956 Rawlings Road Forest 

Williamson Farms 7739 Lakeshore Road Forest 

Williamson Farms Country Store 14 King Street West Forest 

Wilson's Floor Coverings 7100 Oil Heritage Road Forest 

Wm. Kettle Antiques PO Box 318 12 Main Street South Forest 

Woods Pearson & Associates Chartered Accountants LLP 40 King Street West Forest 

Woods Rural Repair 5407 Cedar Point Line LS 

Woodward's Service Centre PO Box 550 53 King Street West Forest 

Wygergangs Renovations and Repairs 

Forest 

Birch Pine Trailer Park 9563 West Ipperwash Road K&S Point 

Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation 6247 Indian Lane K&S Point 

Dove Dental Centres (Kettle & Stony Point) B-6275 Indian Lane K&S Point 

Employment Service Access 53 Indian Lane Forest 

Four Winds Business & Training Centre 6214 Indian Lane K&S Point 

Grand Bend Dental & Health 9394 Ipperwash Road Forest 

3MACS Lakefront Cottages Inc. 6498 Parkway Drive West LS 

Arbor Acres Plaza 9612 Ipperwash Road West LS 

Billinda Farms 8354 Rawlings Road LS 

Bowles Garage A-8153 Rawlings Road Forest 

Sebo Farm Equipment Ltd. 7970 Rawlings Road LS 

Carolinian Forest Family Campground 9589 Ipperwash Road LS 

Cas Kwarciak Electric 8667 Kinnaird Road LS 

Caughy Enterprises 9509 Ipperwash Road LS 

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Cobblestone Lodge 6654 Parkway Drive East LS 

Gertie Bootsma - CGA 6403 Townsend Line LS 

Grahams Lakefront Cottages 6620 Parkway Drive East LS 

Shanahan Realty (Thedford) 9641 Richardson Drive LS 

Silver Birches Park 9537 Army Camp Road LS 

Tree Mendus Nursery Garden Centre & Landscaping 9395 Ipperwash Road North LS 

Village Inn Motel & Diner 7424 Lakeshore Road LS 

Amsoil / Southern Ontario Synthetics 8229 Fuller Road LS 

Connoiseur Woodworking Ltd. 5141 St. Anthony Crescent LS 

Forest Glen Herb Farm & Bed & Breakfast 8333 Glendale Drive LS 

Huron Grove Farms 6463 Lakeshore Road LS 

Lambton Centre 6602 Lakeshore Road LS 

Robert H Fuller Construction Inc. 5461 Lake Valley Grove Road LS 

Russell Fuller & Son, Builders 8578 Vance Drive LS 

Boogeman's MKC Construction 


Grand 

Bend 

Home Hardware Store 

70948 Bluewater Hwg 

Grand 

Bend 

Head to Toe Esthetics 12 King Street East Forest 

Joey Little's Pizza 3 Victoria Street LS 

Heavenly Earth 29816 Zone Road 4 Bothwell 

Ron Kraft Auto Care 1880 Huron Street London 

Century 21 FCC/ Joanne Warren 420 York Street London 

Royal LePage Triland Realty 1673 Richmond Street London 

Art by Mary Lynn Smith 72 Fox Hollow Crescent London 

Gauthier Roofing & Siding 266 County Road 42 Tecumseh 

Anna Koot, Mixed Media Artist 

St. Marys 

Catherine Weber, Artist 

Delicious and Nutritious Meat Pies 

Port Franks 

Do It For You Cleaning Service 

I'm Starv'n Roadhouse 71111 Highway 21 

Len Hughes Watercolours & Oils 

L-Lake Landscaping & Concrete 

Neighbourhood Watch 

Return the Landscape 

Rivers Automotive 


Rotary Club of Grand Bend 

Savannah Oaks Salon 

Sunbaked 

Suzette Terry 

29 Main Street W 

Vandy's Lawn & Snow 8145 Rawlings Road LS 

WebMax Realty Inc., Brokerage 

Welcome Wagon 

West Shore Media 

Grand 

Bend 

LS 

Grand 

Bend 

Kitchener 

Sarnia 

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BY-LAW NUMBER 133 of 2012 

A By-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores 

to confirm the proceedings of Council which were adopted 

up to and including December 3, 2012 

WHEREAS: 

It has been expedient that from time to time, the Council of the 

Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores should act by 

resolution of Council; 

AND WHEREAS: 

It is deemed advisable that all such actions that have been adopted by a 

resolution of the Council be authorized by By-law; 

THEREFORE: 

The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores 

enacts as follows; 

THAT all actions of Council which have been authorized by a resolution of the Council and 

adopted in open Council and accepted by Council up to and including December 3, 2012 be 

hereby confirmed; and 

THAT the Mayor and the proper officials of the Municipality of Lambton Shores are hereby 

authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the approved actions or to 

obtain approvals where required, and to execute all documents as may be necessary in that 

behalf and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the Corporate Seal to all such 

documents. 

THAT any pecuniary interest declared during any Council meeting or Committee meeting is 

deemed to be in force and the same as though repeated in this by-law; 

THAT THIS BY-LAW is read a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time and finally passed 

December 3rd, 2012 

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Notice of Motion: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 

Moved by: 

Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg 

Seconded by: 

WHEREAS other Ontario municipalities are recognizing the threat of a pending “fiscal 

cliff” and instituting expedited debt reduction strategies; 

AND WHEREAS the Ontario government is cutting back on municipal payments in 

order to reduce its significant deficit; 

AND WHEREAS principal and interest payments limit our municipality’s options and 

opportunities; 

AND WHEREAS the 2013 annual principle and interest payment will be 

$1,875,662.59.and Lambton Shores’ total debt as of December 31, 2012 will be 

$17,469,010.37 

THEREFORE, Council supports a program to expedite a debt reduction strategy and 

refers this matter to staff for a report and initial implementation in the 2013 budget. 

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