Council Highlights: July and August 2025

• Council had a presentation from DFA Infrastructure on the new Asset Management Plan which was adopted by Council
• Council heard a presentation from Lakeshore Eco-Network and Tree People - the Urban Reforestation Project to support their Vibrancy - Large Project Application
• Public meetings were held for two zoning by-law amendment applications for:
  • 9803 Parkview Crescent to permit a secondary dwelling unit in a detached building; the application was approved
• An agreement was approved with TDL Group for the temporary use of a trailer at the Forest Tim Hortons to be used during their renovation
• Changes were approved for an update to the Procurement and Asset Disposal Policy which coincides with the use of the Bids & Tenders procurement platform
• Council approved a Municipal Accommodation Tax by-law which will come into effect on January 1, 2026
• The Municipal Service Corporation (MSC) Business Case for an MSC to support tourism in Lambton Shores was approved
• Staff was instructed to proceed with documents required for the creation and registration of the Municipal Service Corporation
• Council received an update report on the Forest King Street Parkette Update
• The Streetlight Fixture Replacement Tender was awarded to KWS Electric in the amount of $230,201.91
• The 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Tender was awarded to Armstrong Paving and Materials Group Ltd. in the amount of $608,195.38
• Council directed public consultation on the King Street West (Downtown Forest) street reconstruction project  be undertaken
• Staff were asked to prepare a on Jericho Road improvements prior to the 2026 budget

The next Council meeting is on September 9^th 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.