That pursuant to the provision of Section 52 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, Chapter D. 17, the Court of Revision for the purposes of hearing appeals to the Sparks Drain is convened at 4:06 p.m.; and, That Council appoint Mayor Mark Peterson, Councillor Bruce Banbury, Councillor Daryl Barnes, Councillor Nancy Demarest and Councillor Tina Young serve on the Court of Revision for the S
Be it hereby resolved that Report CAO-26-22 be received as information; and, That Council approves the updated Council Remuneration and Expense Policy, as attached to Report CAO-26-22, it being noted that the revised policy shall take effect for the next term of Council.
Be it hereby resolved that the following by-laws be read a third and final time: a) By-law 2555-2026, Being a By-Law to Appoint and Delegate Authority in the Event of a ‘Lame Duck’ Council as defined under Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25; b) By-law 2556-2026, Being a By-Law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 1360- 2002, as amended (ZN1-23-10); c) By-law 2557-2026, Being a By-La
Be it hereby resolved that the correspondence from Oxford O.P.P. Detachment Board 2 be received as information; and further, That Council support the request from Oxford OPP Detachment Board 2 to contribute approximately $2,000 toward the purchase of portable vehicle weighting scales to assist with enforcement related to overweight vehicles on half-load roads.
WHEREAS the County of Oxford provides waste management services for residents across Oxford County; and WHEREAS certain households generate unavoidable quantities of waste due to medical conditions, treatments, or the use of medically necessary supplies; and WHEREAS a number of Ontario municipalities have implemented medical waste exemption programs that provide additional waste allowances or bag
Be it hereby resolved that the specific correspondence item be received as information.
Be it hereby resolved that Report FC-26-06 be received as information.
Be it hereby resolved that the following by-law be read a third and final time: a) By-law 2552-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council
Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for June 3, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as printed, and circulated.
Be it hereby resolved that Report PW-26-09 be received as information.
Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-26-12 be received as information; and That Council authorize staff to release a future Request for Information (RFI) based on information gathered from the community, to explore interest from organizations in delivering summer day camp programming within Township facilities; and further, That staff report back to Council with the findings of the RFI and any rec
Be it hereby resolved that the following By-laws be now read a first and second time: a. 2549-2026, Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 1360-2002, as amended (ZN1-26-01); b. 2550-2026, Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 1360-2002, as amended (ZN1-26-02), and, c. 2551-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.
Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for May 20, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as printed, and circulated.
Be it hereby resolved that the delegation from Lisa Rocheleau and Tracy Litt, Great Lakes ATV, regarding the Noise By-law Exemption Request, be received as information.
Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-26-06 be received as information; and That Council adopt the Township of Blandford-Blenheim Adopt-A-Road Program Policy, as presented.
Be it hereby resolved that the following by-laws be read a third and final time: a) By-law 2546-2026, Being a By-law to provide for the adoption of budgetary estimates and tax rates for 2026, and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment; b) By-law 2547-2026, Being a By-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers; and, c) By-law 2548-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proce
Be it hereby resolved that the Council of the Township of Blandford- Blenheim approve-in-principle the Zone Change Application (File No. ZN 1-23-11) submitted by Van Wees Roses Inc. and the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, whereby the lands described as Part Lot 12, Concession 1 (Blenheim), Parts 2 and 3, 41R-10461, Part 1, 41R-10475, Township of Blandford- Blenheim, are to be rezoned from ‘Develop
Be it hereby resolved that Report CBO-26-03 be received as information.
Be it hereby resolved that the following by-laws be read a first and second time: a) By-law 2539-2026, Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 1360-2002, as amended (ZN1-24-18); and b) By-law 2540-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.
Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for March 4, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as printed, and circulated.
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that the minutes of the February 4, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted, as printed and circulated.
Be it hereby resolved that Report TR-26-02 be received as information; and That Council direct staff as to the allocation of the Grant & Subsidy Funds, and that the Grants & Subsidies be considered fully allocated for 2026; and further That Council direct staff to undertake background research and provide a follow-up report on an in-kind facility rental or similar policy for future deliberation.
Be it hereby resolved that the following by-laws be read a third and final time: a) By-law 2533-2026, Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 1360-2002, as amended; and b) By-law 2534-2026, Being a By-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required for 2026 for Township purposes; and c) By-law 2535-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.
Be it hereby resolved that the specific correspondence item be received as information; and further, That Council directs staff to prepare a letter based on the template provided by North Grenville, Merrickville-Wolford Village OPP Detachment Board, to be forwarded to the relevant Ministries and the Premier of Ontario.
Be it hereby resolved that the general correspondence items be received as information.
Be it hereby resolved that Report FC-25-21 be received as information. Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes
Be it hereby resolved that Report PW-26-01 be received as information.
Whereas Oxford County has advanced project works related to the Plattsville municipal drinking water system within its 2026 capital plan, reflecting continued collaboration with the Township of Blandford-Blenheim on local water infrastructure priorities; and, Whereas Council continues to receive feedback from residents and businesses regarding the documented hardness of the Plattsville municipal w
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that By-law 2532-2026, Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council, be read a first and second time.
Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for the January 21, 2026, Draft Budget Meeting of Council be adopted as printed, and circulated.
Be it hereby resolved that Report CBO-26-01 be received as information.
Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-25-20 be received as information; and, That Council adopt the revisions to the Municipal Alcohol Policy, as presented in Report DC-25-20.
Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-25-19 be received as information; and further, That Council endorse the 2026 Municipal Election Communications Plan, attached to this report, as the guiding framework for public communications related to the 2026 Municipal Election.
Be it hereby resolved that the Township of Blandford-Blenheim supports the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake's motion regarding the Development of a Code of Conduct for Human Trafficking Prevention in Niagara Region.
WHEREAS, democracy is strengthened when all individuals can participate fully, safely, and without discrimination, contributing to the well- being of their communities; AND WHEREAS, democratic discourse and respectful debate are under pressure across all levels of government, including municipal councils in Ontario; AND WHEREAS, elected officials are increasingly facing harassment, threats, intimi
Be it hereby resolved that Report FC-25-19 be received as information.
Be it hereby resolved that Report TR-25-15 be received as information.
Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-25-18 be received as information; and further, That Council directs staff to bring forth a by-law to implement a change in council composition to include a Deputy Mayor role in place of a regular member of Council, to be elected at large.
Be it hereby resolved that the correspondence from Cathy Dibble be received as information; and further, That Council direct staff to forgo the booking fee, with the caveat that if there is interest in the facility for the same date and time that the group be notified to make a decision on the booking within a week.
Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-25-22 be received as information.