Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (14 motions)
13 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for June 17, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as printed, and circulated.
Moved by Councillor Demarest, seconded by Councillor Young
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that the minutes of the June 3, 2026, Regular Meeting of Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Council be adopted, as printed and circulated.
Moved by Councillor Barnes, seconded by Councillor Young
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that the the presentation from Curtis McIntyre, Drainage Engineer, K. Smart Associates, regarding the Sparks Drain be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Barnes, seconded by Councillor Demarest
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that the specific correspondence item be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Demarest
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that the general correspondence item be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Barnes, seconded by Councillor Young
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report FC-26-06 be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Barnes
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report PW-26-10 be
Moved by Councillor Demarest, seconded by Councillor Barnes
Deferred
Be it hereby resolved that Report PW-26-12 be received as information; and further, That Princeton Phase 5 be awarded to Armstrong Paving and Materials Group Ltd. at the tender price of $1,091,195.04 plus HST.
Moved by Councillor Demarest, seconded by Councillor Young
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report TR-26-06 be received as information; and further, That the 2025 surplus of $472,634 be allocated as follows: Tax Stabilization Reserve $59,306 Working Capital Reserve $413,328.
Moved by Councillor Barnes, seconded by Councillor Demarest
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report TR-26-07 be received as information; and, That Council direct to staff not to submit an application to the Province of Ontario for funding under the Development Charge Reduction Program; and further, That Council directs staff to monitor future funding opportunities that are better tailored to small and rural municipalities.
Moved by Councillor Demarest, seconded by Councillor Young
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-26-08 be received as information; and further, That Council direct staff to proceed with the required notice to amend S.5.1 Regular Meetings of Township of Blandford-Blenheim Procedure By-law 1916-2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. meeting time, beginning for the 2026-2030 term of Council.
Moved by Councillor Barnes, seconded by Councillor Young
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that the following by-laws be read a first and second time: a) By-law 2552-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council; and b) By-law 2553-2026, Being a By-law to provide for drainage works in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim in the Restructured County of Oxford.
Moved by Councillor Demarest, seconded by Councillor Young
Carried
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
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Barnes
Carried
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Whereas business before Council has been completed at 5:36 p.m.; Be it hereby resolved that Council adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Demarest, seconded by Councillor Young