Council Meeting

Be it hereby resolved that the amended agenda for January 14, 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 December 17, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted, as printed and circulated.

Be it hereby resolved that Council rise and go into a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider applications for Offical Plan Amendment and Zone Change, OP25-08-1 & ZN1- 25-05 (Matthew & Jacklynn Bowcott); and That Mayor Peterson Chair the Public Meeting.

Be it hereby resolved that the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim advise County Council that the Township does not support the application for the Official Plan Amendment (File No. OP 25-08-1) submitted by Matthew and Jacklynn Bowcott for the lands legally described as Part Lot 6, Concession 6, as in 503194, Except Parts 8, 9, 10, 11, Registered Plan 41R-3091, S/T BD9457, Township of Blandford-Blenheim to include a site-specific policy to permit an animal crematorium as an on farm diversified use (OFDU); and further, That the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim not approve the Zone Change Application (File No. ZN 1-25-05) submitted by Matthew and Jacklynn Bowcott, whereby the lands described as Part Lot 6, Concession 6, as in 503194, Except Parts 8, 9, 10, 11, Registered Plan 41R-3091, S/T BD9457, Township of Blandford-Blenheim, be rezoned from ‘General Agricultural Zone (A2)’ to ‘Special General Agricultural Zone (A2-sp)’ to permit an animal crematorium as an on-farm diversified use (OFDU).

Be it hereby resolved that Blandford-Blenheim Council receive the Presentation from Sarah Hamulecki and Warden Marcus Ryan, Report titled “Safe and Well Oxford - Plan Update” as information; and, That Blandford-Blenheim Council approve the updated Safe and Well Oxford Plan as attached to this report; and further, That Blandford-Blenheim Council continue to endorse Oxford County to lead the implementation of the Safe and Well Oxford plan on their behalf, with the addition of a full-time equivalent position as added to the County budget for 2026. Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes

Be it hereby resolved that the correspondence from Denise Tew, Plattsville & District Heritage Society President, on behalf of the Plattsville 175 Committee be received as information; and further, That Council approve the request from the Plattsville 175 Committe to install a tile mural on the outside of the Plattsville Arena located at 68 Mill St. East, subject to review by Township staff, and that the Committee will be responsible for the maintenance.

Be it hereby resolved that the general correspondence items be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that Report CBO-26-01 be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-26-01 be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that Report TR-26-01 be received as information; and further, That Council pass By-law 2527-2026 authorizing the temporary borrowing for the Township of Blandford-Blenheim in 2026 at $1.0 million.

Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-26-01 be received as information; and further, That Council read for a first and second time By-law 2529-2026, and that the submission procedures for approval of Cemetery By-laws by the Registrar, Funeral Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and Bereavement Authority of Ontario be commenced. Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes

Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-26-02 be received as information; and further, That the Council Meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 be rescheduled to the following Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Closed Session under the authority of Section 239 of the Municipal Act at 5:28 p.m. to discuss: a. CAO-25-36, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees [s. 239 (2)(b)]. Re: CAO Annual Performance Review. Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes

Be it hereby resolved that Council does now adjourn from Closed Session and resume into Open Session at 6:25 p.m. and reports the following: That Council provided direction to staff regarding Report CAO-25-36.

Be it hereby resolved that the following by-laws be read a first and second time: a) By-law 2526-2026, Being a By-law to establish an Interim Tax Levy for the year 2026; b) By-law 2527-2026, Being a By-law to authorize the temporary borrowing of money to meet the current expenditures of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim; Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes c) By-law 2528-2026, Being a By-law to adopt a Municipal Alcohol Policy for the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim; d) By-law 2529-2026, Being a By-law to govern the operation of municipal cemeteries under the jurisdiction of the Township, and in particular, governing rights, entitlements and restrictions with respect to interment rights, in accordance with the Funeral Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, and being a by-law to repeal By-law Number 1727-2012; and e) By-law 2530-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.

Be it hereby resolved that the following by-laws be read a third and final time: a) By-law 2526-2026, Being a By-law to establish an Interim Tax Levy for the year 2026; b) By-law 2527-2026, Being a By-law to authorize the temporary borrowing of money to meet the current expenditures of the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim; c) By-law 2528-2026, Being a By-law to adopt a Municipal Alcohol Policy for the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim; e) By-law 2530-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.

Whereas business before Council has been completed at 6:29 p.m.; Be it hereby resolved that Council adjourn to meet again on January 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. for budget dileberations.