Jessica Gaspard

This Asset Management Plan for the Municipality of Lakeshore updates the 2024 plan and aligns with 2025 regulatory requirements, providing a comprehensive overview of its core and non-core infrastructure. The plan analyzes nine asset categories with a $1.7 billion replacement cost, noting 86% of infrastructure is in fair or better condition and identifying annual average capital requirements of $50 million. It highlights a current funding gap, with the Municipality meeting approximately 59% of its modeled capital needs, including a $22.1 million annual shortfall for tax-supported assets, while water and sanitary services are fully funded. The strategic direction focuses on integrating long-term financial planning with asset management to ensure timely infrastructure renewal, preserve service reliability, and support sustainable growth up to 2074.

The meeting agenda included a closed session to discuss labour relations concerning IBEW collective bargaining, personal matters regarding the 2026 Lakeshore Sports Excellence Hall of Fame inductees, and discussions related to land acquisition/disposition and litigation. Key open session items included the approval of the Municipality of Lakeshore 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP) and directing its submission to the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure. Reports for Direction covered tender awards for the Maintenance of the South Talbot Road Drain and the Patillo Road Reconstruction Project, which included approval for additional funds from Water and Wastewater Reserves. Additionally, the Request for Proposal (RFP) No. CP-26-002 for professional services for the County Road 22 Sanitary Sewer Expansion Project was recommended for award to Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc. The agenda also noted a Notice of Motion supporting the Elect Respect pledge to promote healthy democracy and respectful environments for elected officials. By-laws for consideration included authorizing agreements related to the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) and confirming the proceedings of the February 24, 2026 Council Meeting.

The agenda for the meeting includes calling the meeting to order, followed by a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding an employee and the Chief Administrative Officer position, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001. Key open session items include public presentations and delegations, completion of unfinished business, and approval of minutes from the previous meeting. The consent agenda covers items such as the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority Green Bin Program Promotion and Education, the 2025 Lakeshore Drinking Water Systems Annual and Summary Reports, and a Strategic Objectives Update. A notice of motion proposes formal opposition to pursuing a separate County-administered social services model, affirming support for the existing regional Consolidated Municipal Service Manager (CMSM) model. Consideration of by-laws includes reading and passing a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the February 10, 2026, Council Meeting.

The agenda for the meeting included call to order, land acknowledgment, and disclosures of pecuniary interest. Delegations from Legislative Affairs were scheduled. Unfinished business items involved Townhall Auditory Accessibility and Accessibility Workflow Public Service. New business focused on the Election Accessibility Plan. The minutes of the December 15, 2025 meeting were presented for approval.

The agenda for the Regular Council Meeting included several items for discussion and action. Key topics included public meetings and presentations, completion of unfinished business, and receiving items on the Consent Agenda, such as the 2025 Board and Committee Annual Report and minutes from the Committee of Adjustment and Hearing Committee meetings. A primary recommendation involved the approval of the 2026 Budget for the Belle River Business Improvement Area. The Council was also slated to read and pass By-law 10-2026 to confirm the proceedings of the January 27, 2026, Council Meeting. A closed session was scheduled to discuss the Chief Administrative Officer's performance evaluation.