Council Highlights: March and April 2026

Missed a recent council meeting? Here are the highlights from March and April 2026:

• Council received a presentation from the Lakeshore Eco-Network on Active Transportation
• Council approved a Sports Wall of Fame Recognition Policy and approved the induction of Tyler McGregor and Jamie Johnson for 2026
• The following tenders were awarded:
  • Comco Canada - Grand Bend Marina Fuel Tank Replacement - $ 507,389.05 and BM Ross and Associates were awarded contract administration for the project in the amount of $ 50,000.00
  • McDonnell Motors Limited – One Ton Truck - $ 135,857.74
  • Armstrong Paving and Materials Group Ltd – Asphalt Resurfacing - $ 409,135.08
  • Cornell Construction Limited – Tar and Chip Resurfacing - $ 486,196.25
  • Fiorino Concrete Limited – Sidewalk Replacement - $ 105,050.04
  • Dependable Emergency Vehicles – Fire Apparatus - $ 1,084,101.00
  • Dependable Emergency Vehicles – Mini Engine - $ 664,527.00
• King Street West Construction, Forest was approved with a reduced scope of sidewalk replacement, water service maintenance and decorative crosswalk installation
• The following funding agreements were approved:
  • Arkona Sewage Treatment Plan Effluent Filter Replacement project
  • Community Emergency Preparedness Grant
  • Dedicated Gas Tax
• Council received the 2025 Annual Reports for the Building Department, Cash in Lieu of Parkland, Development Charges and Council and Committee Remuneration
• The Parking By-law was amended with restriction for EV parking spaces, increased fines and a reduced paid parking season
• Council approved a request by the Grand Bend Legion Branch 498 for free parking for veterans in 2026
• A 20-year agreement with the Forest Curling and Social Club was approved
• Ontario Street Bridge Project update was provided to Council
• Lambton Shores was appointed the Trustee for the Pinery Cemetery Trust Fund
• An updated Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy was approved

The next Council meeting is on May 5 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chamber at the Administration Building – 9577 Port Franks Road. The public is invited to view the meeting online or in person.

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• Meeting Agendas and Minutes
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