Council Meeting

Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for August 5, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as printed, and circulated.

Be it hereby resolved that the minutes of the July 8, 2026 Regular Meeting of Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Council be adopted, as printed and circulated.

That pursuant to the provision of Section 52 of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, Chapter D. 17, the Court of Revision for the purposes of hearing appeals to the Sparks Drain is convened at 4:06 p.m.; and, That Council appoint Mayor Mark Peterson, Councillor Bruce Banbury, Councillor Daryl Barnes, Councillor Nancy Demarest and Councillor Tina Young serve on the Court of Revision for the Sparks Drain; and, That Mayor Mark Peterson be appointed as the Chair of the Court of Revision.

Be it hereby resolved that the Court of Revision for the Sparks Drain accept verbal appeals at the hearing dated August 5, 2026.

Be it hereby resolved that the appeal received from the Kesteloot Family be rejected by the Court of Revision for the Sparks Drain.

Be it hereby resolved that the Court of Revision for the Sparks Drain sustain the assessment as outlined in the report of K. Smart dated May 5, 2026.

Be it hereby resolved that the Court of Revision for the Sparks Drain be closed at 4:47 p.m.

Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Committee of Adjustment at 4:48 p.m; and further That Mayor Peterson Chair the Public Meeting.

Be it hereby resolved that the Committee rise at 4:53 p.m., and That the Open Council meeting resumes.

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider one application for Zone Change, ZN1-26-05 (Seiling); 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 Council defer the zone change application submitted by Matt and Sarah Seiling, whereby lands described as Part Lot 4, Concession 11 (Blenheim), Part 1, Plan 41R-2996, in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim.

WHEREAS recent municipal infrastructure funding programs by the Government of Canada and Province of Ontario have tended to prioritize Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes growth-related or housing-enabling infrastructure projects over infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has regulated municipal infrastructure asset management through O. Reg 588/17 (Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure) under the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015; AND WHEREAS municipal asset management plans and the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario have identified that municipalities have significant state-of-good-repair backlogs and renewal needs for infrastructure; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario doubled the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) from $200M/year to $400M/year for 2021-2026 but has not publicly committed to maintaining this level of funding beyond 2026; AND WHEREAS the OCIF has become a vital and indispensable resource for municipalities, assisting them with improving their asset management programs and meeting community-preserving infrastructure renewal needs; AND WHEREAS increased geopolitical uncertainty is threatening the economic prosperity of Canada, Ontario, and every municipality; AND WHEREAS municipal infrastructure is a key enabler and preserver of economic prosperity; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA) has heard from its members and their municipal

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

Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-26-10 be received as information; and further, That Council deny the request for exemption from the provisions of Township Noise By-law 2357-2023 submitted by Froese Excavating Ltd. in relation to construction activities associated with the Bloomfield Estates development.

Be it hereby resolved that Report FC-26-07 be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that Report FC-26-08 be received as information; and further, That Council authorize the Fire Department to apply for the Year Three Firefighter Cancer Prevention Grant; and, That, subject to grant approval, Council authorize the Station 82 laundry room renovation, Station 82 gear room expansion, one PPE extractor and one dryer for Station 82, one replace PPE extractor for Station 83.

Be it hereby resolved that Report CBO-26-07 be received as information.

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

Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-26-16 be received as information.

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-26-17 be received as information; and further, That Council authorize staff to participate in co-operative purchase group Kinetic GPO, per the Township’s procurement procedure by-law.

Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-26-11 be received as information; and further, That Council pass By-law 2555-2026 Being a By-law Appoint and Delegate Authority in the Event of a ‘Lame Duck’ Council as defined under Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25.

Be it hereby resolved that Report CAO-26-22 be received as information; and, That Council approves the updated Council Remuneration and Expense Policy, as attached to Report CAO-26-22, it being noted that the revised policy shall take effect for the next term of Council.

Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Closed Session under the authority of Section 239 of the Municipal Act at 6:19 p.m. to discuss: a) CAO-26-23, A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality [s. 239(2)(c)] re: Proposed Acquisition; b) CAO-26-20, Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees [s. 239(2)(b)] re: Finance Department Staffing Update; and c) CAO-26-21, Labour relations or employee negotiations [s. 239(2)(d)] re: Public Works Department Update.

Be it hereby resolved that Council does now adjourn from Closed Session and resume into Open Session at 6:57 p.m. and reports the following: That Council provided direction to staff regarding Reports CAO-26-23, CAO-26-20 and CAO-26-21.

Be it hereby resolved that the following by-laws be read a first and second time: a) By-law 2555-2026, Being a By-Law to Appoint and Delegate Authority in the Event of a ‘Lame Duck’ Council as defined under Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25; b) By-law 2556-2026, Being a By-Law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 1360- 2002, as amended (ZN1-23-10); c) By-law 2557-2026, Being a By-Law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 1360- 2002, as amended (ZN1-23-11); and d) By-law 2558-2026, 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 2555-2026, Being a By-Law to Appoint and Delegate Authority in the Event of a ‘Lame Duck’ Council as defined under Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25; b) By-law 2556-2026, Being a By-Law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 1360- 2002, as amended (ZN1-23-10); c) By-law 2557-2026, Being a By-Law to amend Zoning By-Law Number 1360- 2002, as amended (ZN1-23-11); and d) By-law 2558-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council. Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes

Whereas business before Council has been completed at 7:00 p.m.; Be it hereby resolved that Council adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.