Lakeshore Waves Newsletter November/December 2021
Earlier this year, Council awarded a $43.9 million tender for the expansion of the Denis St. Pierre Water Pollution Control Plant.
The project, which kicked off in October, represents a critical investment in wastewater treatment capacity needed to accommodate growth in the northwestern areas of Lakeshore.
Expansion of the Plant will increase capacity by 70 per cent.
Water & Tax Billing Reminder
Area 2 Water Bill Due Date
Please note, the payment for 2021’s final water bills in Area 2 (Maidstone & Rochester) will be due on December 22, 2021 instead of the final day of the month.
Payments can be made in-person, by mail, telephone, banking, pre-authorized payments, or online.
2022 Property Tax Bill Timelines
Interim Property Tax Bills
Mailed in January, due:
• February 28, 2022
• April 29, 2022
Final Property Tax Bills
Mailed in June, due:
• July 29, 2022
• October 31, 2022
2022 Water Billing Cycle
Water and sewer billing is divided into two areas with each receiving a bi-monthly bill. Area 1 covers Belle River, Comber & Tilbury. Area 2 covers Maidstone & Rochester.
Flood Plan Launched
In August of 2021, Lakeshore kicked off the implementation of a new multi-year Flood Mitigation & Protection Framework (FMPF).
The framework is designed to address the complex challenges of flooding and climate change as well as help protect residents and their properties. The plan, which outlines a number of key investments to address flooding issues throughout Lakeshore, includes:
- Expanded investigation and by-law enforcement.
- Review of current policies and by-laws.
- New zoning and Official Plan requirements and consideration of sustainable building and landscape design standards.
- New staff positions to support framework implementation.
Earlier this year, Lakeshore partnered with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) to conduct a smoke testing pilot project along County Road 2 (Old Tecumseh Road). Smoke testing, which will be rolled out in other areas, helps to identify locations where storm water is entering the sanitary sewer system.
On November 2, community members joined Council for a Special Meeting to provide feedback on past flooding events and Lakeshore’s response to date. For a summary of flooding information, a link to the full Flood Mitigation and Protection Framework, subsidies for property owners, and what community members can do to protect their homes, please call or visit:
519-728-2488
Lakeshore.ca/Flooding
2022 Budget Timelines
Council is slated to discuss the next Municipal Budget in January. The budget includes comprehensive information on Lakeshore’s planned expenses, revenues, and capital projects.
Council is scheduled to meet for discussion and budget deliberations on the following dates:
- Monday, January 10
- Tuesday, January 11
- Wednesday, January 12
A draft budget will also be available for review by community members by the end of 2021. Stay tuned for budget updates at:
Winter Weather On The Way
New shift gearing up for overnight snow plowing and roadway maintenance.
Late night drivers may see a few more Lakeshore plows on the road with the introduction of a new overnight winter control team.
The shift, which hits the road on November 15, will focus on high volume roads and areas hit hard by small, localized storms.
Running from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, the team of four operators and trucks will also help make roads safe for morning commutes.
When not responding to snowfall and winter storms, the shift will conduct regular patrols, routine maintenance, and act as a quick response to urgent situations such as road closures and flooding.
Keep roads safe for plows and drivers with these tips:
• Park vehicles in driveways and off local roads.
• Keep garbage/recycle containers on your lawn.
• Maintain a safe driving distance from plows.
• Don’t shovel snow onto roads.
Lakeshore posts employment positions throughout the year, along with summer student positions in early 2022.
Plus, connect with us on LinkedIn by searching “Municipality of Lakeshore”
To search current positions and apply for jobs online, please visit Careers.Lakeshore.ca or click the link below.
Next Steps for Transit & Mobility Plan
Business case development underway, potential rollout in 2024
At the October 12 Regular Meeting, Council supported moving forward with the development of a business case for the implementation of an integrated regional transit system in Lakeshore.
Throughout 2021, residents, business owners and local stakeholders were invited to provide their feedback on local transportation options and the need for transit.
Moving forward, the business case will consider potential partnerships with other communities, options for service delivery, financial implications, as well as funding sources.
For questions about the plan, please call or contact EcDev@Lakeshore.ca
Golf Carts on Roads Reminder
Please note, golf carts are not permitted to be driven on local roads or public highways in any part of the Municipality of Lakeshore.
Complaints about improper vehicles on local roads should be directed to the Ontario Provincial Police at:
519-728-1810
1-888-310-1122
National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
The Municipality of Lakeshore observed the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2021. Enacted by the Government of Canada, the holiday honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities.
“As a local government, observing this solemn holiday may seem like a small part of our country’s reconciliation efforts, but it is an important reminder that we all have a part to play,” said Mayor Tom Bain. “This holiday is an opportunity to seek out the stories of residential school survivors and to take a moment to reflect on the history of our country’s relationship with Indigenous people.”
As part of Lakeshore’s observance of the holiday, a number of educational resources were shared with community members, including the 94 Calls to Action issued by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. To learn more and access the resources, please Lakeshore.ca/Reconciliation
2022 Municipal Elections
Voters in Lakeshore will head to the polls on October 24, 2022.
Candidate nominations and third-party advertiser registrations will be accepted starting May 1, 2022.
More information will be posted in early 2022 at the link below:
Contact Us
Municipality of Lakeshore
419 Notre Dame St.
Belle River, Ontario N8L 0P8
Phone 519-728-2700
Email PublicService@Lakeshore.ca