Council Meeting

Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for July 8, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as printed, and circulated.

Be it hereby resolved that the minutes of the June 17, 2026, Regular Meeting of Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Council be adopted, as printed and circulated.

Be it hereby resolved that the correspondence from Oxford O.P.P. Detachment Board 2 be received as information; and further, That Council support the request from Oxford OPP Detachment Board 2 to contribute approximately $2,000 toward the purchase of portable vehicle weighting scales to assist with enforcement related to overweight vehicles on half-load roads.

Be it hereby resolved that the correspondence from Drumbo Agricultural Society be received as information; and further, That Council direct staff to waive the building permit fees for a period of 5 years for the tent for the annual fall fair. Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes

Be it hereby resolved that the correspondence from Plattsville Church be received as information; and further, That Council directs staff to waive the fees for the Plattsville Arena pad for the purposes of children's camp programming for the following days and times: Friday, July 17th, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (4 hours); Friday, July 24th, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (6 hours); Friday, July 31st, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (4 hours); and, Friday, August 7th, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (4 hours).

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that the general correspondence items be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that Report PW-26-10 be received as information; and, That Council support the use of the Bio Resin to be used on Township Road 12; and further, That the Bio Resin be supplied by BDT (BioDiffusion Technologies Inc) at a cost of $65,000 plus HST.

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

Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-26-14 be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-26-15 be received as information; and, That Council direct staff to prepare and submit an application to the Ontario Building Communities Stronger Grant Program for eligible capital improvements at the Plattsville Memorial Community Arena; and further, That staff be authorized to include eligible projects identified within the Township's 2026 and 2027 Capital Budget and Long-Term Capital Plan, as well as accessibility improvements that meet the grant criteria.

Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-26-09 be received as information; and, That Council approve an exemption from the provisions of Township Noise By-law 2357-2023 for a private wedding celebration to be held at 48 Pinkham Street, Drumbo, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, permitting amplified sound until 12:00 a.m. (midnight), at which time all amplified sound shall cease; and further, That Council direct staff to notify enforcement staff and the Oxford OPP of the approved noise by-law exemption.

Be it hereby resolved that Report CAO-26-19 be received as information; and, That Council authorizes the disposition of lands known municipally as 67 Main St., Princeton in accordance with section (6) of the By-Law 1667-2011 (Land Disposition Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes By-Law).

WHEREAS the County of Oxford provides waste management services for residents across Oxford County; and WHEREAS certain households generate unavoidable quantities of waste due to medical conditions, treatments, or the use of medically necessary supplies; and WHEREAS a number of Ontario municipalities have implemented medical waste exemption programs that provide additional waste allowances or bag tags for eligible households; and WHEREAS a medical waste exemption program may assist eligible residents while maintaining the overall objectives of Oxford County’s waste diversion and waste reduction initiatives; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Blandford- Blenheim respectfully requests that the County of Oxford undertake a review of potential medical waste exemption program options for Oxford County residents; AND FURTHER THAT County staff be requested to report back to County Council Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes with findings and recommendations regarding the feasibility of establishing a medical waste exemption program; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Oxford County area municipalities for consideration and support.

Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Closed Session under the authority of Section 239 of the Municipal Act at 4:52 p.m. to discuss: a. CAO-26-18, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality [s. 239 (2)(c)] Re: Land Transfer Matters

Be it hereby resolved that Council does now adjourn from Closed Session and resume into Open Session at 5:03 p.m.; and further, That Council provided direction to staff regarding Report CAO-26-18.

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that the following By-law be now read a first and second time: a. 2554-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.

Be it hereby resolved that the following By-law be now read a third and final time: a. 2554-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.

Whereas business before Council has been completed at 5:05 p.m.; Be it hereby resolved that Council adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.