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 (12 motions)
12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Be it hereby resolved that the agenda for the May 6, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as printed, and circulated.
Moved by Councillor Demarest, seconded by Councillor Banbury
Carried
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that the minutes of the April 15, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted, as printed and circulated.
Moved by Councillor Barnes, seconded by Councillor Demarest
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that the general correspondence items be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Demarest, seconded by Councillor Banbury
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report PW-26-07 be received as information; and further, That Council accept the Surface Treatment tender submitted by Walker Construction, Niagara Falls, ON.
Moved by Councillor Banbury, seconded by Councillor Barnes
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report PW-26-08 be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Demarest, seconded by Councillor Barnes
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-26-09 be received as information
Moved by Councillor Banbury, seconded by Councillor Demarest
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-26-10 be received as information; and further, That Council authorize staff to submit an application to the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant Program for the project titled “Barrier-Free Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Pathways to Park Amenities for All” in Drumbo Park and Plattsville Park.
Moved by Councillor Banbury, seconded by Councillor Barnes
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that Report DC-26-05 be received as information; and further, That Council adopt the Ice Allocation Policy, as presented in Report DC-26-05.
Moved by Councillor Banbury, seconded by Councillor Demarest
Carried
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Closed Session under the authority of Section 239 of the Municipal Act at 4:27 p.m. to discuss: a) CAO-26-14, labour relations or employee negotiations [s. 239 (2)(d)] re: Labour Relations; and b) CAO-26-15, advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose [s. 239 (2)(f)] re: Legal Advice.
Moved by Councillor Demarest, seconded by Councillor Barnes
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that the following by-law be read a first and second time: a) By-law 2544-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.
Moved by Councillor Banbury, seconded by Councillor Demarest
Carried
Be it hereby resolved that the following by-law be read a third and final time: a) By-law 2544-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes
Moved by Councillor Barnes, seconded by Councillor Demarest
Carried
Whereas business before Council has been completed at 5:58 p.m.; Be it hereby resolved that Council adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Banbury, seconded by Councillor Demarest