Council Meeting

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 18, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted, as printed and circulated.

Be it hereby resolved that the Township of Blandford-Blenheim supports Zorra Township Council’s resolution requesting that Oxford County consider the inclusion of the Small-Scale Value-Added Business subclass in the 2026 tax ratios policy, in order to support on-farm processing, agricultural diversification, and rural economic development across Oxford County.

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that Report PW-26-03 be received as information; and further, That Council accepts the tender bid submitted by Vandenberk Construction Inc. of Thorndale for the amount of $453,766.81 plus HST.

Be it hereby resolved that Report PW-26-04 be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-26-04 be received as information

Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-26-05 be received as information; and, That Council formally acknowledge the approval of up to $57,935.15 in funding through the Province of Ontario’s Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone Change Program (EASE Grant) to support accessible washroom retrofits in Plattsville, Drumbo, and Princeton Parks; and further, That staff be authorized to proceed with project implementation in accordance with the grant guidelines, the Township Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, and applicable Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes provincial legislation including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and approved budget.

Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-26-06 be received as information; and further, That Council approve the Township of Blandford-Blenheim acting as the host venue for the LiveBarn streaming system at the Plattsville Memorial Community Arena, while Plattsville Minor Hockey enters into an agreement with LiveBarn Inc.; and further, That Township staff be authorized to review the agreement for operational terms and cancellation provisions prior to installation proceeding at the facility, and update rental agreements accordingly.

Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-26-03 be received as information; and further, That Council adopts the changes to the Township-Wide Facility Booking Policy, as presented in Report DC-26-03.

Be it hereby resolved that the following by-laws be read a first and second time: a) By-law 2536-2026, Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 506-83, as amended, being a By-law to appoint certain municipal officials; b) By-law 2537-2026, Being a By-law to remove Drew Davidson as a Property Standards Enforcement Officer for the Township of Blandford-Blenheim; and c) By-law 2538-2026, 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 2536-2026, Being a By-law to amend By-law Number 506-83, as amended, being a By-law to appoint certain municipal officials; b) By-law 2537-2026, Being a By-law to remove Drew Davidson as a Property Standards Enforcement Officer for the Township of Blandford-Blenheim; and c) By-law 2538-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.