Blind River, Ontario

Council Meeting

The provided agenda text contains only procedural software boilerplate and empty fields. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Committee of the Whole

The Blind River Committee of the Whole meeting on 2026-09-08 shows no agenda items or decisions. The agenda package contains only placeholders and no substantive items. No votes, contracts, or proposals are recorded.

Water and Wastewater

The agenda for the Blind River Water and Wastewater meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive decisions or discussions. No agenda items, reports, or resolutions are listed.

Council Meeting

The provided document contains only procedural software information and no meeting details. There are no specific topics, votes, or business items listed for the Blind River Council meeting.

BRDC

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or items of business listed.

Council Meeting

The provided agenda text contains only procedural software boilerplate and empty fields. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Inaugural Meeting

This agenda consists solely of procedural boilerplate. No substantive decisions, discussions, or items are listed for this inaugural meeting.

Water and Wastewater

The municipality of Blind River has scheduled a meeting for December 9 to discuss water and wastewater matters. The agenda package is available for review.

• Water and Wastewater meeting scheduled
• Agenda package available for review

Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

Council Meeting

The agenda for the Blind River council meeting on December 25, 2026, is currently listed as procedural boilerplate with no specific items or voting results provided in the source document.

• Meeting scheduled for December 25, 2026
• Agenda listed as procedural boilerplate

Council Meeting

The council meeting agenda contains no substantive items. It appears to be a placeholder with only procedural sections and no decisions or discussions recorded. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed.

Council Meeting

The agenda for the Blind River council meeting on February 16, 2027, is currently listed as procedural boilerplate with no specific items of business attached.

Water and Wastewater

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Council Meeting

The agenda for the March 15, 2027 Blind River council meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, proposals, or public hearings.

Council Meeting

The agenda for the Blind River Council meeting on July 20, 2026 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with only generic headings and no substantive agenda entries.

Public Meeting - Planning

The City of Blind River has scheduled a public meeting for July 20, 2026, to discuss planning matters. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items.

• Public Meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026
• Planning department meeting

Council Meeting

The Blind River Town Council will consider several administrative reports, adopt by‑laws, and approve key infrastructure and funding items. Items include the award of a tender for a new water intake and low‑lift pumping station on Martin Street and a railway crossing, the adoption of the 2026 tax‑rate by‑law, and agreements for WWTP archaeological assessment, community‑days funding, and a firehouse‑subs safety foundation. The council will also hear public presentations such as the Senior of the Year award and a request for a Bridge Street road closure.

• Tender award for new water intake, low‑lift pump and railway crossing on Martin Street (Item 11.1)
• By‑Law #26‑49 – Adoption of 2026 municipal tax rates
• By‑Law #26‑46 – Archaeological assessment agreement for WWTP upgrades
• By‑Law #26‑48 – NOHFC funding agreement for Community Days 2026
• Correspondence request for a Sunday Bridge Street road closure (Item 11.2)

Council approved the 2026 tax rates, authorized a water intake construction contract, and set road closures for Community Days and a Touch A Truck event. Several resolutions were passed to support provincial legislation and conservation authority funding.

• Approved $2.36M water intake construction contract
• Approved 2026 tax rates and levy collection
• Authorized road closures for Community Days (July 12)
• Authorized road closures for Touch A Truck event (July 12)
• Authorized Blind River Fire Department attendance at Demo Derby
• Authorized signing of archaeological assessment agreement
• Authorized signing of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation agreement
• Authorized signing of Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation agreement

Water and Wastewater

The Blind River Water and Wastewater Committee is meeting on June 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes, presentations from the PUC, Tulloch Engineering, and Algoma Public Health, followed by administrative reports and new business. No specific decisions or financial details are listed in the agenda text.

• Presentation from the PUC (Q2 quarterly meeting)
• Presentation from Tulloch Engineering
• Presentation from Algoma Public Health
• Adoption of minutes from March 11, 2026 meeting

The Water and Wastewater Committee adopted the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting. The committee then resolved to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 a.m. Both motions were carried.

• Adopted March 11, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:20 a.m. (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Blind River Committee of the Whole will meet to adopt previous minutes and review administrative reports, including updates on public works and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Act.

• Adoption of previous committee minutes
• Discussion on amendments to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Act
• Public Works Update for May 2026
• Protective Services monthly reports for February through April 2026
• Report on Bring Your Own Beverage (BYOB) policy at public events

Public Meeting - Planning

The Blind River Town Council is scheduled to discuss a minor variance application for 243A Causley Street, which is the location of the Comfort Suites hotel.

• Minor variance application for 243A Causley Street (Comfort Suites)
• Technical report and variance documents submitted for review

Council Meeting

The Blind River Town Council will meet to adopt previous minutes, consider a minor variance for a property on Causley Street, and review facility rental user fees. The agenda also includes financial reports, insurance renewals, and correspondence regarding local and provincial issues.

• Minor variance application for 243A Causley Street
• Review of facility rental user fees
• 2026-2027 insurance renewal
• 2025 financial statements presentation by KPMG
• Lake Matinenda public use launch dock project

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole for the Town of Blind River is scheduled to meet on May 4, 2026. The agenda package is available for viewing.

• Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026
• Agenda package available for viewing

BRDC

The Blind River Development Corporation is meeting to discuss correspondence for action regarding a development management agreement. The body will also review minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting.

• Correspondence from SalDan Developments Limited regarding a Development Management Agreement

Special Council Meeting

The Blind River Town Council will hold a special meeting to consider a report on repairing catch basins and grates on Causley Street and to vote on By-Law #26-41 appointing W. McCaffrey as Chief Building Official. A confirming by-law will also be adopted.

• Repair of catch basin frames and grates on Causley Street
• By-Law #26-41: appointment of a Chief Building Official (W. McCaffrey)
• By-Law #26-42: confirming by-law for the meeting

Council authorized $26,668 plus engineering for catch basin and grate repairs on Causley Street. The board also approved the appointment of a Chief Building Official.

• Approved $26,668 plus engineering for Causley Street catch basin and grate repairs (Carried)
• Approved By-law #26-41 to appoint a Chief Building Official (Carried)
• Approved By-law #26-42 to adopt the meeting minutes (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Blind River Town Council will consider several by-laws, including a shared CBO services agreement with Elliot Lake, a gas tax funding agreement for public transportation, and a railway agreement with Huron Central Railway Inc. The council will also discuss a proclamation for Community Living Awareness Month, the 2026 ADSAB budget, and an emergency preparedness letter of understanding with Huron Shores. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and legal matters.

• Proclaim May 2026 as Community Living Awareness Month
• Consideration of 2026 ADSAB Budget
• Emergency Preparedness Letter of Understanding with Huron Shores
• By-Law #26-37: CBO Services Agreement with City of Elliot Lake
• By-Law #26-39: Huron Central Railway Inc. Agreement

The council adopted the minutes from previous meetings and proclaimed May 2026 as Community Living Awareness Month. It authorized a Letter of Understanding with Huron Shores for emergency services, supported the Township of Laird’s health‑levy correspondence, and endorsed Bill 9 while urging a revision to the councillor removal mechanism. The mayor was appointed to the AMO Board and three by‑laws – for a CBO services agreement with Elliot Lake, a gas‑tax funding agreement for public transportation, and an access agreement with Huron Central Railway – were approved.

• Adopted minutes of March 23, April 2, April 7 and special meetings (CARRIED)
• Proclaimed May 2026 as Community Living Awareness Month (CARRIED)
• Authorized CAO/Clerk to sign Letter of Understanding with Huron Shores (CARRIED)
• Supported Laird Township health‑levy correspondence and suggested provincial funding review (CARRIED)
• Supported Bill 9 and urged amendment of councillor removal threshold (CARRIED)
• Appointed Mayor Sally Hagman to the AMO Board for the remainder of the term (CARRIED)
• Authorized Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By‑law #26‑37 for CBO services with Elliot Lake (CARRIED)
• Authorized Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By‑law #26‑38 for gas‑tax public‑transportation funding (CARRIED)

Special Council Meeting

The Blind River Town Council will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on the CEDI Grant and confirm the minutes of a previous meeting. The session is scheduled for April 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Presentation: CEDI Grant overview
• Confirming By-Law 26-36
• Meeting: Special Council Meeting
• Location: Blind River Council Chambers
• Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

BRDC

The provided document contains only administrative software interface text and no meeting details. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for this meeting.

Special Council Meeting

The Blind River Town Council will hold a special meeting on April 7, 2026. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a confirming by‑law to be considered. A closed session is scheduled for solicitor‑client privileged legal advice. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Confirming By‑Law (item 5) – attachment 26‑35 Confirming By‑Law April 7'26.pdf
• Closed session for solicitor‑client privileged legal advice
• Declarations of pecuniary interest
• Call to Order
• Resolution to Adjourn

Council entered a closed session to discuss matters subject to solicitor-client privilege. The council later resumed the open session and authorized the signing of By-law #26-35 to adopt the minutes of this meeting.

• Entered closed session at 6:01 p.m. (Carried)
• Resumed open session at 8:18 p.m. (Carried)
• Authorized Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By-law #26-35 (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:19 p.m. (Carried)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on April 7, 2026. The agenda package is available for review.

• Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for April 7, 2026
• Agenda Full Package available for review

Special Council Meeting

The Town Council will meet to discuss legal advice in a closed session. The agenda also includes the confirmation of By-Law 26-34.

• Closed session for legal advice subject to solicitor-client privilege
• Confirming By-Law 26-34

The Council held a closed session to discuss matters subject to solicitor-client privilege. Following the closed session, Council authorized the adoption of the Emergency Special Meeting minutes via By-law #26-34.

• Entered closed session for solicitor-client privilege (Carried)
• Resumed open meeting at 5:45 p.m. (Carried)
• Authorized signing of By-law #26-34 to adopt Emergency Special Meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adjourned the special meeting at 5:46 p.m. (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

Blind River Town Council is meeting in special session to consider tender recommendations for a new water intake and low lift pump station. The agenda also includes a confirming by-law to formalize decisions made at this meeting.

• New Water Intake and Low Lift Pump Station Tender Recommendations (with attached bid review documents)
• Confirming By-law 26-33 to adopt the meeting's decisions

The Town of Blind River awarded the Low Lift Pumping Station and Intake Project to Industra Construction Corporation. Council also authorized the signing of By-law #26-33 to adopt the minutes of this special meeting.

• Awarded Low Lift Pumping Station and Intake Project to Industra Construction Corporation for $17,152,060.52 (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By-law #26-33 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 p.m. (4-0)

Council Meeting

Blind River Town Council meets to discuss a tender for the Waste Water Treatment Plant expansion EA and design, along with several administrative reports. Other items include a wastewater reserve funding reallocation, a tax rate for aggregate extraction properties, and streetlight replacements. Council will also consider multiple requests from the Community Days committee for 2026 events, including park use, parade road closures, and fireworks support.

• Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion EA and Design Tender
• Request for Wastewater Reserve Funding Reallocation
• Tax Rate – Aggregate Extraction Property Class
• Streetlight Replacements
• Multiple 2026 Blind River Community Days requests: park use, parade road closures, car/bike show road closures, fireworks and fire department support

The Council approved a $598,807 proposal for the Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion design. Additional decisions included budget reallocations for water infrastructure, streetlights, and equipment, alongside several road closures and land uses for upcoming community events.

• Accepted 2025 Blind River Drinking Water System Annual Report
• Approved $598,807 design contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
• Approved reallocation of up to $12,500 from Wastewater Reserve for pump upgrades
• Set Aggregate Extraction Property Class tax ratio at 1.1
• Authorized transfer of $16,800 from Prior Year Reserve for Woodward Ave streetlights
• Approved Town Park use for Easter Egg Hunt on April 4, 2026
• Authorized road closures for 5K Walk/Run fundraiser on June 4, 2026
• Authorized filming on Woodward Avenue by Steel Composition Productions in August

Council Meeting

The agenda for the March 16, 2026 Council meeting of Blind River contains only procedural boilerplate content from the eSCRIBE system. No specific decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

• No notable items listed; agenda is procedural only.

Water and Wastewater Committee

The Blind River Water and Wastewater Committee will adopt minutes from a previous meeting and hear presentations from the Public Utilities Commission, Tulloch Engineering, and Algoma Public Health. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 11, 2026, in Council Chambers.

• Adoption of Water and Wastewater Committee minutes from Dec 10, 2025
• Presentation by Public Utilities Commission (Q1 Quarterly Meeting)
• Presentation by Tulloch Engineering (Blind River Water and WW Meeting)
• Presentation by Algoma Public Health
• Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 11, 2026

The Water and Wastewater Committee formally adopted the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting. The committee then adjourned the March 11, 2026 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted Dec. 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned the March 11, 2026 meeting (carried)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The committee will discuss administrative reports and proposed policy changes. Key items include a review of the municipal fleet management policy and amendments to a traffic by-law.

• Request to review and amend traffic By-Law 21-67
• Introduction of Municipal Fleet Management Policy
• 2026 Healthy Aging Fair
• Blind River Legion Bench Initiative
• Reports on taxes and water receivables as of January 31, 2026

The Committee of the Whole adopted the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting. It recommended that Council adopt the Municipal Fleet Management Policy and rescind three vehicle‑related policies. It also recommended approval of a bench procurement project with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 and the Air Cadet Committee. Finally, it recommended Council adopt the amendment to By‑Law 21‑67 (Development Drive). All motions were carried.

• Adopted February 2, 2026 minutes (Carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Municipal Fleet Management Policy (Carried)
• Recommended rescinding Corporation Vehicle Usage, Vehicle Idling, and Vehicle Backing Up policies (Carried)
• Recommended Council approve bench project with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 and Air Cadet Committee (Carried)
• Recommended Council adopt amendment to By‑Law 21‑67 Development Drive (Carried)

Council Meeting

Blind River Town Council will consider 15 by-laws, including a change to alternative voting methods for the 2026 municipal election and multiple NOHFC funding agreements for infrastructure projects. Council will also review an Accessibility Plan for 2027-2032, a purchasing policy revision, and a health and safety policy. Administrative reports on ongoing projects and water treatment plant valve actuators are scheduled.

• Alternative voting method by-law for 2026 municipal election
• NOHFC funding agreement for museum roof replacement (Mike Moore Construction)
• Road closure by-law for Tremblay Crescent
• Deeming by-laws for properties on Togo Street, Woodward Avenue, and Indiana Avenue
• PUC Inc. contract extension by-law

The Blind River Town Council adopted previous meeting minutes and authorized a $20,000 transfer from the Water Reserve for water‑treatment plant actuators. It approved the revised purchasing policy, health and safety policy amendments, and a raffle‑ticket sale to support the North Shore Firefighter Challenge. The council also endorsed the Planet Youth program application and a series of by‑laws that commit the town to several NOHFC‑funded projects, including roof replacements, playground equipment, and a marina fuel‑pump upgrade, as well as alternative voting methods for the 2026 municipal election.

• Adopted minutes of Jan 12 and Feb 2 meetings (by‑law 26‑037) – CARRIED
• Authorized up to $20,000 transfer from Water Reserve for plant actuators (26‑038) – CARRIED
• Approved Revised Purchasing Policy (26‑040) – CARRIED
• Approved amendments to Health & Safety Policy (26‑041) – CARRIED
• Authorized sale of raffle tickets for North Shore Firefighter Challenge (26‑042) – CARRIED
• Supported Algoma Public Health Planet Youth funding application (26‑043) – CARRIED
• Approved by‑laws to sign NOHFC agreements for museum roof, pavilion roofs, fire‑hall generator, playground equipment, and marina fuel pumps (by‑laws 26‑13 to 26‑20) – CARRIED
• Authorized by‑law for alternative voting methods for 2026 municipal election (26‑49) – CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The Blind River Committee of the Whole will review a request to amend By-Law 23-43 concerning burning. It will also receive updates on the Climate Ready Infrastructure wastewater treatment plant upgrade, the Accessibility Plan 2027‑2032 launch, and revisions to the municipal purchasing policy. Additional reports on water and tax receivables, blue‑box recycling changes, and other service statistics will be presented.

• Request to Review and Amend Burning By-Law 23-43
• Climate Ready Infrastructure Service – Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Upgrade Project
• Accessibility Plan 2027‑2032 Launch
• Purchasing Policy Revision (Director of Finance)
• Amendments to the Ontario Blue Box Regulations for 2026

The Committee of the Whole adopted the November 3, 2025 minutes. It authorized staff to begin preparing the 2027‑2032 Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan with public consultation. The Committee recommended Council approve the Revised Purchasing Policy, the proposed Health and Safety Policy amendments, and amendments to By‑Law 23‑43 (Burning By‑Law). The meeting was adjourned at 5:26 p.m.

• Adopted November 3, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Authorized preparation of 2027–2032 Accessibility Plan with survey (carried)
• Recommended Council approve Revised Purchasing Policy (carried)
• Recommended Council approve Health and Safety Policy amendments (carried)
• Recommended Council approve amendments to By‑Law 23‑43 Burning By‑Law (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:26 p.m. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

At a special meeting, Blind River Council will discuss and consider the 2026 Capital and Operating Budgets, including a Budget Exclusions Report and the Blind River Public Library's 2026 budget. Council will also consider By-Law #26-10 for a Pothole Prevention and Repair Program and By-Law #26-11 for a Victim Support Grant Agreement with the OPP. A closed session is scheduled for solicitor-client advice and personnel matters.

• 2026 Capital and Operating Budgets (with schedules and summary)
• 2026 Budget Exclusions Report
• Blind River Public Library 2026 Budget (with board resolution)
• By-Law #26-10: Pothole Prevention and Repair Program agreement
• By-Law #26-11: Victim Support Grant Agreement (OPP East Algoma)

The council accepted the 2026 Capital and Operating Budgets, including transfers to reserve funds, and approved the decommissioning of the Town Park tennis courts. It also adopted by‑laws for a pothole prevention program and a victim‑support grant agreement, and authorized funding for legal expenses related to economic‑development investigations. The meeting entered a closed session and later resumed before adjourning.

• Accepted 2026 Capital and Operating Budgets (amended) – Carried
• Approved decommissioning of Town Park tennis courts – Carried
• Approved 2026 Blind River Public Library operating budget – Carried
• Authorized Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By‑law #26‑10 for Pothole Prevention and Repair Program – Carried
• Authorized Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By‑law #26‑11 for Victim Support Grant Agreement – Carried
• Resolved to fund legal expenses for economic‑development investigations from Town Hall Reserve – Carried
• Moved to enter closed session at 6:16 p.m. – Carried
• Adjourned special meeting at 7:03 p.m. – Carried

Public Information Session

The Town of Blind River will hold a public meeting to present the 2026 Budget and Asset Management Plans. The session will also include an economic update.

• 2026 Budget presentation
• Asset Management Plan presentation
• Economic Update presentation

Budget Committee

The Blind River Budget Committee will discuss several financial reports, including a preliminary budget update for December 31 2025, reserve projections, the staff‑proposed budget for 2026, service‑based budget documents, and an update on budget software. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 15 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Blind River Council Chambers.

• Preliminary budget update for Dec 31 2025
• Reserve projections
• 2026 staff‑proposed budget update
• Service‑based budget documents (three examples)
• Budget software update

The Blind River Budget Committee adopted the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 5:27 p.m. No other actions were decided.

• Adopted November 13, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:27 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider several by-laws, including the 2026 interim tax rate and temporary borrowing. It will also discuss pre-budget approvals for capital projects such as a fire hall generator, museum-marina roof replacement, and playground toys. A vendor selection for alternative voting methods in the 2026 municipal election is on the agenda.

• By-Law #26-02: Interim Tax Rate 2026
• Pre-Budget Approvals – Levy Funding for pavilion roofs and playground toys
• Pre-Budget Approvals for Fire Hall Generator and Museum-Marina Roof Project
• Tender Results for Pavilion Roofs Project
• Alternative Voting Method Vendor Selection for 2026 Municipal Election

BRDC

The Blind River Development Corporation will adopt previous meeting minutes and review staff reports on the 2025 budget update and the 2026 proposed budget. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss confidential information and an opportunity for public comments.

• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 Budget Update and 2026 Proposed Budget
• Closed session to discuss confidential information
• Public comments on confidential matters
• Next meeting scheduled