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 (19 motions)
19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for the November 5th, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as printed, and circulated.
Moved by Councillor Demarest, seconded by Councillor Young
Carried
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that the minutes of the October 15th, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted, as printed and circulated.
Moved by Councillor Barnes, seconded by Councillor Banbury
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that the presentation from Hanne Yager, Policy Planner, Oxford County, regarding Proposed Updates to the Implementation Policies of the Official Plan be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Barnes, seconded by Councillor Demarest
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that the presentation from Ronda Stewart, Economic Development Director, Rural Oxford Economic Development, regarding the 2026- 2030 Economic Development Strategic Plan be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Banbury, seconded by Councillor Demarest
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that the correspondence from Lowell Ewert & Peter and Irene Lass be received as information; and further, That Council direct staff to provide a follow up report regarding the proposal.
Moved by Councillor Banbury, seconded by Councillor Young
Carried
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.
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Barnes
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that the general correspondence item be recieved as information.
Moved by Councillor Demarest, seconded by Councillor Banbury
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report PW-25-17 be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Banbury, seconded by Councillor Young
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report DS-25-03 be received as information; and, Whereas the Grand River Conservation Authority have not registered any comments to the petition for drainage works for the Lot 9 and 10 Concession 4, Blenheim; Blandford-Blenheim from John Pynenburg in the affected area of the existing private Sparks Drain; and further, Be it resolved that Council appoints K Smart & Associates Ltd., 85 McIntyre Dr. Kitchener, Ont. N2R 1H6, to prepare a new drainage report as per the petition in accordance with Section 4 of the Drainage Act.
Moved by Councillor Demarest, seconded by Councillor Barnes
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-25-20 be received as information; and further, That Council direct staff to enter into an agreement with the Drumbo Agricultural Society. Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes
Moved by Councillor Banbury, seconded by Councillor Demarest
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-25-21 be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Barnes, seconded by Councillor Young
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-25-22 be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Banbury
Carried
That Report CS-25-23 be received as information; and further, That Council authorize staff to enter into an agreement with The Old Barn Café for the operation of the canteen at the Plattsville Memorial Community Arena for the 2025-2026 arena season.
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Demarest
Carried
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that Report TR-25-14 be received as information; and further, That Council authorize the Director of Finance to prepare a fees and charges by-law for the December 3rd, 2025 Council meeting based upon Township fees and charges as outlined on the attached schedules.
Moved by Councillor Banbury, seconded by Councillor Young
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-25-15 be received as information; and Council authorizes the Clerk to enter into an agreement with both Intelivote Systems Inc. and DataFix for the provision of Internet and Telephone Voting in the 2026 Municipal Election.
Moved by Councillor Demarest, seconded by Councillor Barnes
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Council does now adjourn from Closed Session and resume into Open Session at 6:17 p.m. and reports the following: That Council provided direction to the CAO regarding Reports CAO-25-29, CAO-25- 30, CAO-25-31, CAO-25-32, and CAO-25-33. Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes
Moved by Councillor Banbury, seconded by Councillor Young
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that the following By-laws be now read a first and second time: a. By-law 2518-2025, Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 1360-2002, as amended; and, b. By-law 2519-2025, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.
Moved by Councillor Barnes, seconded by Councillor Young
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that the following By-laws be now read a third and final time: a. By-law 2518-2025, Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 1360-2002, as amended; and, b. By-law 2519-2025, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.
Moved by Councillor Banbury, seconded by Councillor Young
Carried
Whereas business before Council has been completed at 6:18 p.m.; Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that Council adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Demarest