Council Meeting

Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for February 18, 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 4, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted, as printed and circulated.

Be it hereby resolved that the delegation from the Drumbo Beautification Committee regarding the Park Bench Project be received as information; and That Council approves the Drumbo Beautification Committee request as presented; and further That costs associated with the concrete pads be funded through existing operating budgets.

Be it hereby resolved that Report FC-26-01 be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that Report CBO-26-02 be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that Report TR-26-02 be received as information; and That Council direct staff as to the allocation of the Grant & Subsidy Funds, and that the Grants & Subsidies be considered fully allocated for 2026; and further That Council direct staff to undertake background research and provide a follow-up report on an in-kind facility rental or similar policy for future deliberation.

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that Report TR-26-03 be received as information; and further, That Report TR-26-03, with respect to Ontario Regulation 284/09 for the budget year 2026, be adopted.

Be it hereby resolved that Council authorize staff to apply for available grant opportunities to support upgrades and accessibility improvements to Bright Park, with the Township’s contribution of $12,000 as approved in the 2026 Capital Budget.

Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-26-04 be received as information; and further, That Council direct staff to enter into a partnership agreement with the identified community organizers to host free Music in the Park events at the Plattsville and Princeton Pavilions for the upcoming summer season, and that the Community Services Department be authorized to finalize agreement details consistent with Township policy.

Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Closed Session under the authority of Section 239 of the Municipal Act at 4:50 p.m. to discuss: a. CAO-26-06, Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality [s. 239 (2)(e)] Re: Litigation/Potential Litigation

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that Council does now adjourn from Closed Session and resume into Open Session at 5:08 p.m. and reports the following: That Council provided direction to staff regarding Reports CAO-26-06.

Be it hereby resolved that the following by-laws be read a first and second time: a) By-law 2533-2026, Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 1360-2002, as amended; and b) By-law 2534-2026, Being a By-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required for 2026 for Township purposes; and c) By-law 2535-2026, 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 2533-2026, Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 1360-2002, as amended; and b) By-law 2534-2026, Being a By-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required for 2026 for Township purposes; and c) By-law 2535-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.

Whereas business before Council has been completed at 5:09 p.m.; Be it hereby resolved that Council adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.