Council Meeting

Be it hereby resolved that the Agenda for April 15, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted with the addition of items 10. c. and 12. a.

Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes Be it hereby resolved that the Minutes of the April 1, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adopted, as printed and circulated.

Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider two applications for Plans of Subdivision and Zone Change, SB 23-04-01/ZN1-23-10 and SB 23-05-1/ZN1-23-11; 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 the Council of the Township of Blandford- Blenheim approve-in-principle the Zone Change Application (File No. ZN 1-23-10) submitted by Van Wees Roses Inc. and the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, whereby the lands described as Part Lot 13, Concession 1 (Blenheim), Part 2, Plan 41R-8514, Part Lot 12, Concession 1 (Blenheim), Part 1, Plan 41R-5171, Parts 1 and 2 of 41R-10201, Township of Blandford-Blenheim, are to be rezoned from ‘Residential Type 1 Zone (R1)’ and ‘Development Zone (D)’ to ‘Residential Type 1 Zone (R1)’ and ‘Open Space Zone (OS)’ to facilitate the proposed draft plan of subdivision; And that the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim advise County Council that the Township supports the Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No. SB 23-04-1), submitted by Van Wees Roses Inc., for the lands described as Part Lot 13, Concession 1 (Blenheim), Part 2, Plan 41R- 8514, Part Lot 12, Concession 1 (Blenheim), Part 1, Plan 41R-5171, Parts 1 and 2 of 41R-10201, Township of Blandford-Blenheim, consisting of 40 lots for single detached dwellings, two blocks for walkways, the construction of two new internal roads and the extension of Peter Street Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes and Elgin Street West, subject to the conditions outlined in Report CP2026-115 being met prior to final approval of the plan for registration.

Be it hereby resolved that the Council of the Township of Blandford- Blenheim approve-in-principle the Zone Change Application (File No. ZN 1-23-11) submitted by Van Wees Roses Inc. and the Township of Blandford-Blenheim, whereby the lands described as Part Lot 12, Concession 1 (Blenheim), Parts 2 and 3, 41R-10461, Part 1, 41R-10475, Township of Blandford- Blenheim, are to be rezoned from ‘Development Zone (D)’ and ‘Special Highway Commercial Zone (HC-3)’ to ‘Residential Type 1 Zone (R1),’ ‘Open Space Zone (OS),’ and ‘Special General Agricultural Zone (A2-sp)’ to facilitate the proposed draft plan of subdivision; And that the Council of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim advise County Council that the Township supports the Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No. SB 23-05-1), submitted by Van Wees Roses Inc., for the lands described as Part Lot 12, Concession 1 (Blenheim), Parts 2 and 3, 41R- 10461, Part 1, 41R-10475, Township of Blandford-Blenheim, consisting of 41 lots for single detached dwellings, a block for a walkway, the construction of two new internal roads and the extension of Emma Street, subject to the conditions outlined in Report CP2026-117 being met prior to final approval of the plan for registration.

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

Be it hereby resolved that Report CBO-26-04 be received as information.

Be it hereby resolved that Report CS-26-08 be received as information; and further, That Council accepts Henderson Recreation Equipment Limited to supply and install accessible flooring and play features for the Accessible Playground Project at the Drumbo Park.

Be it hereby resolved that Council move into Closed Session under the authority of Section 239 of the Municipal Act at 5:37 p.m. to discuss: • CAO-26-12, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council Minutes municipality or local board; [s. 239 (2)(c)] re: Proposed Disposition of Lands

Be it hereby resolved that Council does now adjourn from Closed Session and resume into Open Session at 5:56 p.m. and reports the following: That Council provided direction to staff regarding Report CAO-26-12.

Be it hereby resolved that the following by-law be read a first and second time: a) By-law 2543-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.

Be it hereby resolved that the following by-law be read a third and final time: a) By-law 2543-2026, Being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council.

Whereas business before Council has been completed at 6:16 p.m.; Be it hereby resolved that Council adjourn to meet again on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.