Council Meeting

Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for June 3, 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 May 20, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted, as printed and circulated.

Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider one application for Zone Change, ZN1-26-02 (Township of Blandford- Blenheim); and further, That Mayor Peterson Chair the Public Meeting.

Be it hereby resolved that the Public Meeting be adjourned and that the Regular Meeting of Council reconvene.

Be it hereby resolved that the Council of the Township of Blandford- Blenheim approve the zone change application submitted by the Corporation of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, whereby the lands described as Part Lot 13, Concession 1 (Blenheim), Part 1, 41R-2675, Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Parts 1 and 2, 41R-5445, in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, are to be rezoned from ‘Institutional Zone (I)’ and ‘Special Recreational Zone (REC-6)’ to ‘Special Village Zone (V-sp).’

Be it hereby resolved that the delegation from Christene Scrimgeour, Municipal Auditor regarding the Township of Blandford-Blenheim 2025 Financial Statements, be received as information; and further, That the 2025 Township Financial Statements be adopted, as presented.

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

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 recommended next steps for potential partnerships.

Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-26-13 be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that Report TR-26-05 be received as information; and further, That Council authorize the Mayor and staff to enter into and execute an agreement Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes with CIBC for the provision of municipal banking services in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in their proposal submission.

Be it hereby resolved that Report TR-26-06 be received as information; and, That the net proceeds from the sale of the Princeton Fire Hall at 67 Main St. S. Princeton be put into the Fire Reserve to help fund the new Princeton Fire Hall at 707024 Township Road 2, Princeton, and further, That Council authorizes staff to submit an applications for a 10 year debenture in the amount of $2M for the Princeton Fire Hall as indicated in both the 2025 and 2026 budgets as well as a 10 year debenture in the amount of $1M for the Aerial Truck as indicated in the 2026 budget.

Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Closed Session under the authority of Section 239 of the Municipal Act at 5:35 p.m. to discuss: a) CAO-26-16, Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose [s. 239 (2)(f)] re: Land Transfer Matters; and b) CAO-26-17, Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose [s. 239 (2)(f)] re: By-law Enforcement Matters.

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 following By-laws be now read a third and final 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 Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes amended (ZN1-26-02), and, c. 2551-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.

Whereas business before Council has been completed at 6:05 p.m.; Be it hereby resolved that Council adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.