Council Meeting

Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for the August 6, 2025, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as printed, and circulated.

That the minutes of the July 2, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted, as printed and circulated. Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes

Be it hereby resolved that Council rise and go into a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider two applications for Zone Change: ZN1-25-03 (Dayle and Dana Reibling); and, SB22-06-1;OP22-18-1; & ZN1-22-07 (Westside Communities [Plattsville]); And 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.

That the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim approve the Zone Change Application submitted by Dayle and Dana Reibling, whereby lands described as S ½ Lot 8, Concession 13 (Blandford), in the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, are to be rezoned from ‘General Agricultural Zone (A2)’ to ‘Special General Agricultural Zone (A2-sp)’ to permit a detached additional residential unit (ARU) on the subject lands with a maximum distance between an ARU and a principal dwelling of 63 m (206.6 ft).

That the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim approve-in-principle the zone change application (File No. ZN1-22-07) submitted by Westside Communities (Plattsville) Inc., whereby a portion the lands described as Part Lot 17, Concession 12 (Blenheim), Part of Louisa Street (Also Known as Platt Street) Plan 116 (Closed By- By-law as in CO252471), Parts 1, 2, and 3, Plan 41R-10551, Township of Blandford-Blenheim, are to be rezoned from ‘Residential Type 1 Zone (R1),’ ‘Highway Commercial Zone (HC),’ ‘Special Highway Commercial Zone (HC-4)’ and ‘Open Space Zone (OS)’ to ‘Special Residential Type 1 Zone (R1-sp),’ ‘Special Residential Type 2 Zone (R2-sp),’ ‘Highway Commercial Zone (HC),’ ‘Special Development Zone (D-sp),’ and ‘Special Open Space Zone (OS-sp)’ to facilitate the proposed draft plan of subdivision; and, Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes That the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim advise County Council that the Township supports the application for Official Plan Amendment (File No. OP22- 18-1), submitted by Westside Communities (Plattsville) Inc., for the lands described as Part Lot 17, Concession 12 (Blenheim), Part of Louisa Street (Also Known as Platt Street) Plan 116 (Closed By- By-law as in CO252471), Parts 1, 2, and 3, Plan 41R-10551, Township of Blandford-Blenheim, to reconfigure the existing ‘Low Density Residential,’ ‘Service Commercial,’ and ‘Open Space’ designations to facilitate the proposed draft plan of subdivision; and furt

That Council receive the Request to Wave Permit Fees for Tent Installation at the Drumbo Fair by the Drumbo Agricultural Society; and, That Council direct staff to waive the permit fee.

That Council receive the Request for Noise By-law Exemption from Scott Stewart; and, That Council deny the request for Noise By-law Exemption.

That the general correspondence items (9.a.1, 9.b.1, and 9.b.2) be received as information.

That Report FC-25-10 be received as information.

That Report FC-25-11 be received as information; and, That the Township accepts the tender bid of $2,563,087.00 not including HST submitted by Abcott Construction Ltd; and further, That the Chief Administrative Officer or designate be permitted to sign the tender documents contract binding the Township and Abcott Construction Ltd. for the provision of a Fire Station Capital Facility in Princeton.

That Report CBO-25-07 be received as information.

That Report PW-25-12 be received as information; and, Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes That staff proceed with securing a placement on the wait list to ensure the building and delivery of a 2026 Tandem Truck with plow equipment; and further, That staff be authorized to proceed to obtain the 2026 Tandem Truck with plow equipment through AMO’s, Canoe Procurement group of Canada.

That Report PW-25-13 be received as information; and, That Council accepts the tender submitted by Brandt (John Deere) for the supply and delivery of a new 2025 John Deere 772G motor grader for $569,900.00 plus HST; and, That staff be directed to investigate selling the 2007 140H CAT Grader through auction; and further, That staff be authorized to accept the trade value of $90,000.00 dollars from Brandt should the auction not garner a better value.

That Report PW-25-14 be received as information.

That Report CS-25-11 be received as information.

That Report CS-25-12 be received as information; and further, That Council direct staff to proceed with submitting an application under the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) grant program, the intent of the application being to secure funding to upgrade the public park washrooms located in Drumbo, Princeton, and Plattsville, with the goal of improving accessibility for residents and visitors.

That Report CS-25-13 be received as information; and further, That Council defer a decision regarding Report CS-25-13.

That Report TR-25-10 be received as information.

That Report DC-25-07 be received as information; and further, That Council approve and adopt the Document Commissioning Policy as Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes attached.

That Report DC-25-08 be received as information.

WHEREAS the Township’s current Flag Protocol Policy provides guidelines for the flying of flags on municipal property; and, WHEREAS the existing layout accommodates only two flag poles, which display the Canadian Flag and either the Ontario Flag or a flag recognizing a community event or organization; and, WHEREAS the lack of a third flag pole limits the Township’s ability to consistently fly both the Canadian and Ontario flags while also celebrating local achievements or Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes recognizing organizations of significance in accordance with the Policy; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a staff report and draft amendment to the Flag Protocol Policy that includes: • An assessment of the estimated costs of installing a third flag pole at the Township Office location; and, • A draft policy amendment to enable permanent flying of both the Canadian and Ontario flags, with the third flag pole reserved for: o Celebrating community initiatives; o Increasing public awareness of Township programs and activities; o Acknowledging organizations that have achieved national or international distinction or made significant contributions to the community; or o Recognizing organizations that have enhanced the Township in a positive manner; AND THAT staff be direct to prepare a report for Council consideration at a future meeting.

Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Closed Session under the authority of Section 239 of the Municipal Act at 6:18 p.m. to discuss: a. CAO-25-18, Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose [s. 239 (2) (f)]. Re: Legal Advice re: Enforcement b. CAO-25-19, Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees [s. 239 (2) (b)]. Re: Personal Matters about an Identifiable Indidvidual c. CAO-25-20, Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees [s. 239 (2) (b)]. Re: Personal Matters about an Identifiable Indidvidual

That the following By-laws be now read a first and second time: a. 2508-2025, Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 1360-2002, as amended (ZN1-25-03); and, b. 2509-2025, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.

That the following By-laws be now read a third and final time: a. 2508-2025, Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law Number 1360-2002, as amended (ZN1-25-03); and, b. 2509-2025, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.

Whereas business before Council has been completed at 7:00 p.m.; That Council adjourn to meet again on September 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes