Blind River public meetings in 2025

BRDC

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

Water and Wastewater Committee

The Blind River Water and Wastewater Committee meets for a procedural session on December 10, 2025. Agenda items include adoption of previous minutes, public presentations from PUC (quarterly update), Tulloch Engineering, and Algoma Public Health, plus administrative reports and new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.

• PUC Q4 quarterly meeting presentation
• Public presentation by Tulloch Engineering
• Public presentation by Algoma Public Health
• Adoption of previous meeting minutes from September 10, 2025
• Administrative reports and new business (details not provided)

The Water and Wastewater Committee adopted the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:23 a.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted September 10, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:23 a.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Blind River Town Council will consider several financial and regulatory items at its December 8, 2025 meeting. Key items include adopting By‑Law #25‑80 that sets municipal user fees for 2026, reviewing By‑Law #25‑79 for a NOHFC funding agreement, and examining the 2026 budget for Huron Pines Golf & Country Club. The council will also discuss short‑term rental licensing implementation and the 2026 Algoma Public Health levy.

• By‑Law #25‑80 – Municipal User Fees 2026
• By‑Law #25‑79 – NOHFC Funding Agreement, Community Enhancement Program
• 2026 Budget for Huron Pines Golf & Country Club
• Short‑Term Rental Licensing implementation (revision)
• 2026 Algoma Public Health Levy

The Town Council approved a short‑term rental licensing by‑law with fees of $1,500 for unhosted and $750 for hosted locations and set a preliminary cap of 18 licenses. It also adopted a resolution supporting a phased 2+1 highway upgrade on Highways 17 and 11 as a nation‑building project. Additional actions included approving the Algoma Public Health levy, the 2026 Huron Pines budget, and authorizing several by‑laws and a facility purchase.

• Approved Short‑Term Rental Licensing fees and 18‑license cap (4‑2)
• Endorsed phased 2+1 highway program on Highways 17 and 11 (carried)
• Approved Algoma Public Health levy payment of $43,569 (carried)
• Approved 2026 Huron Pines Golf & Country Club operating budget (carried)
• Authorized By‑Law #25‑79 for NOHFC backup generator agreement (carried)
• Authorized By‑Law #25‑80 to establish municipal user fees (carried)
• Authorized purchase of new entrance door system using Facilities Reserve (carried)
• Confirmed adoption of meeting minutes by‑law #25‑81 (carried)

BRDC

This agenda for the Blind River BRDC meeting on November 20, 2025, consists entirely of technical metadata and embedded content placeholders. No substantive agenda items such as resolutions, public hearings, or staff reports are visible in the provided text. The meeting may be purely administrative or the actual agenda content was not included.

• No actionable items listed in the agenda text provided.

Public Information Session

The Town of Blind River is holding a public information session to discuss proposed 2026 user fees. The meeting includes presentations from the Treasurer and the distribution of draft fee documents.

• Treasurer presentation on 2026 user fees
• Public discussion of draft user fee documents
• Town Council Chambers, 11 Hudson Street

Public Meeting - Planning

The Blind River Town Council will review a zoning by‑law housekeeping exercise (ZBL2025-001) that includes town‑initiated R1 zoning amendments. The agenda references a report and a document titled “Re_ Tiny Homes.pdf” related to a tiny‑homes proposal. No other substantive items are listed for decision at this meeting.

• ZBL2025-001 – Zoning By‑law housekeeping exercise
• R1 zoning amendments (V2025-001) – town‑initiated amendment
• Review of tiny homes proposal (Re_ Tiny Homes.pdf)

Council Meeting

Blind River Town Council will decide on several by-laws, including amendments to R1 zoning regulations, a Handi Transit operator agreement, and a Green Municipal Fund loan and grant agreement. They will also consider funding for Eldorado Road and a new water source transition plan, and receive updates on short-term rentals and the 2026 Witches Dance. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and legal advice.

• By-Law #25-76: Blind River R1 Zoning Amendments
• By-Law #25-74: Amendment to Handi Transit Operator Agreement with AJ Bus Lines
• By-Law #25-75: Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund Loan and Grant Agreement
• Treasurer reports on Eldorado Road funding and funding for new water source transition plan
• By-Law #25-77: Amendment to traffic by-law 21-67 (Hudson Street map included)

The council adopted the minutes from the October meetings and appointed KPMG LLP as the town auditor for a five‑year term starting fiscal year 2025‑2026. It approved a $55,000 allocation from the OCIF grant for the New Water Source Treatability Study and Transition Plan. The council recommended funding percentages for the Eldorado Road project and authorized specific road closures for the 2026 Blind River Witches Dance. It also approved amendments to Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy, received the Community Wildland Fire Protection Plan, and passed resolutions supporting Swim‑to‑Survive training and an extension of firefighter certification deadlines for Larder Lake.

• Approved appointment of KPMG LLP as auditor for 5‑year term (carried)
• Approved $55,000 OCIF grant allocation for New Water Source study (carried)
• Recommended funding percentages for Eldorado Road project (carried)
• Authorized road closures on Woodward streets for 2026 Witches Dance (carried)
• Approved amendments to Policy No. 6.14 Workplace Violence and Harassment (carried)
• Received Community Wildland Fire Protection Plan (carried)
• Supported Swim‑to‑Survive training resolution for Ontario schools (carried)
• Supported Larder Lake request to extend firefighter certification deadlines (carried)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will consider revised 2026 municipal user fees and a draft staff-proposed 2026 capital and operating budget. Discussions will cover proposed fee changes, capital projects across multiple departments, and a proposed reduction in transportation service level for line painting. The meeting may also include public presentations and correspondence.

• Revised 2026 Municipal User Fees, including draft cemetery fees and a pickleball letter
• Draft 2026 Staff-Proposed Operating Budget and Capital Summary
• Capital requests for facilities, sewer, water, fleet, public works, and other projects
• Specific proposals: Shirvon Park, council remuneration, Highway 17 pathway, Lake Matinenda launch dock, Elliot Lake Women's Group donation, Veterans Crossing
• Reduction of Level of Service for Transportation Services – Line Painting

The committee adopted the October 27, 2025 minutes and recommended Council approve the revised 2026 municipal user fees and the staff‑proposed capital and operating budgets as amended. It also recommended a $30,000 line‑painting program, a $72,000 reserve transfer for easement clearing, a $58,000 addition for Shirvon Park, a $10,000 cut to the council conference line, and the decommissioning of the Town Park tennis courts. The proposal to add $770,000 for a CMHC balloon‑payment reserve was defeated.

• Adopted Oct 27, 2025 minutes (CARRIED)
• Recommended Council approve 2026 municipal user fees (CARRIED)
• Recommended Council accept 2026 staff‑proposed capital & operating budgets (CARRIED)
• Recommended $30,000 budget for 2026 line‑painting program (CARRIED)
• Recommended decommissioning of Town Park tennis courts (CARRIED)
• Recommended $72,000 transfer from Prior Year Reserve for easement clearing (CARRIED)
• Recommended $58,000 addition for Shirvon Park (CARRIED)
• Defeated recommendation to add $770,000 for CMHC balloon‑payment reserve (DEFEATED)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The Blind River Committee of the Whole will review several administrative reports and public presentations. It will consider a request to review and amend Policy No. 6.14 Workplace Violence and Harassment Procedure. It will also consider a request to review and amend By‑Law 21‑67, the town’s traffic by‑law, including a map of Hudson Street. Additional items include a community wildland fire protection plan and a final leak‑detection report from the Public Utilities Commission.

• Review and amendment request for Policy No. 6.14 Workplace Violence and Harassment Procedure
• Review and amendment request for By‑Law 21‑67 (traffic by‑law) with Hudson St map
• Community Wildland Fire Protection Plan
• PUC Blind River – Leak Detection 2025 – Final Report
• Tulloch Engineering Huron Avenue Reconstruction Weekly Status Updates (reports 33‑37)

The Committee of the Whole adopted the September 8, 2025 minutes. It recommended that Council approve amendments to Policy No. 6.14 Workplace Violence and Harassment Procedure and receive the Community Wildland Fire Protection Plan. It also recommended that Council adopt an amendment to By‑law 21‑67 for Hudson Street. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

• Adopted September 8, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Recommended Council approve amendments to Policy No. 6.14 Workplace Violence and Harassment Procedure (carried)
• Recommended Council receive Community Wildland Fire Protection Plan (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt amendment to By‑law 21‑67, Hudson Street (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 p.m. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting is largely procedural, with the main item being a closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, specifically personnel. The council will also handle declarations of interest, a report on the closed session, a confirming by-law, and adjournment.

• Closed session under Section 3.1 of the agenda: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Item 3.1.1: Personnel)

Council moved to enter a closed session at 5:01 p.m. to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, and the motion was carried. The council then moved to resume the open meeting at 5:51 p.m., which was also carried. Council authorized the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By‑law #25‑73 to adopt the meeting minutes, and that motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

• Closed session authorized (motion carried)
• Open meeting resumed (motion carried)
• By‑law #25‑73 signing authorized (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Budget Committee

The Blind River Budget Committee will receive a budget update as of September 30, 2025, and discuss proposed municipal and cemetery user fees for 2026. The committee will also consider a proposed 2026 tax rate increase. Other items include approval of previous minutes and a closed session.

• Budget update for period ending September 30, 2025
• 2026 Proposed Municipal User Fees
• 2026 Proposed Cemetery User Fees
• 2026 Tax Rate Increase discussion
• Closed session (agenda item 8)

The committee adopted the June 26, 2025 minutes. It deferred a recommendation to accept the proposed 2026 municipal user fees and also deferred a proposal to set the 2026 tax‑rate increase at a maximum of 6%. The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.

• Adopted June 26, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Deferred recommendation to accept 2026 municipal user fees
• Deferred proposal to set 2026 tax‑rate increase max 6%
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Blind River Town Council will consider adopting by-laws for eScribe software, a deposit return agreement with Brewers Retail, and fee deeming applications for local infrastructure. The meeting also includes public presentations on a mobile crisis response team and a turtle nest study, along with requests for community grant allocations.

• By-law #25-67: eScribe Subscription Agreement
• By-law #25-68: Brewers Retail Inc. Empty Container Dealer Services Agreement
• By-law #25-69 and #25-70: Fee deeming applications for Leacock and Patton Streets
• By-law #25-71: Fee deeming application for 61 West Street
• Blind River Community Days Committee: Grant Allocation and Administrative Support Request

The council adopted the minutes from the September 15 and October 6 meetings. It allocated $13,000 to the Museum Artifact Shelter project and moved the remaining $17,000 to the Future Projects Reserve. It approved multiple street closures on November 28 for the Santa Claus Parade and vested three town properties. Additional actions included authorizing grant applications, proclaiming 2026 the Year of the Blind River Public Library, and signing several by‑law agreements.

• Adopted September 15 and October 6 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved $13,000 for the Museum Artifact Shelter project; remainder transferred to Future Projects Reserve (carried)
• Approved road closures on Hawkins, Chiblow, Woodward and other streets for the 2025 Santa Claus Parade (carried)
• Vested three properties on Highway 17W, Youngfox Road and Canoe Lake Road (carried)
• Authorized the Community Days Committee to apply for 2026 heritage and events grants (carried)
• Proclaimed 2026 the 'Year of the Blind River Public Library' (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By‑law #25-67 for an eScribe subscription agreement (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By‑law #25-68 for Brewers Retail empty container dealer services agreement (carried)

BRDC

The Blind River Development Corporation meets to consider staff reports on the 2024 audited financial statements, a 2025 budget update as of September 30, a Destination Canada 10-year tourism plan, and updated logo concepts. The board will also adopt previous meeting minutes and discuss new business.

• Director of Facilities and Community Services: September Activity Report
• Director of Facilities & Community Services: Destination Canada 10-year Tourism Plan
• Director of Facilities & Community Services: Great Lakes Waterfront Trail Partner’s Meeting
• Treasurer: 2025 Budget Update at September 30, 2025
• Treasurer: 2024 BRDC Audited Financial Statements

The Blind River Development Corporation Board adopted the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting. It accepted the 2024 audited financial statements prepared by KPMG LLP. The board approved graphic #2 as the corporation’s updated logo effective October 16, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 5:18 p.m.

• Adopted June 19, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Accepted 2024 audited financial statements prepared by KPMG LLP (carried)
• Approved graphic #2 as updated logo effective Oct 16, 2025 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:18 p.m. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

At this special meeting, Blind River Town Council will receive and consider administrative reports on asset management across multiple service areas (facilities, fleet, sanitary, fire, transportation, stormwater, drinking water, parks and recreation) and a long-term financial plan with financing strategy. A confirming by-law for the meeting will also be adopted.

• Consideration of 2025 Asset Management Plans for facilities, fleet, sanitary, fire, transportation, stormwater, drinking water, and parks and recreation
• Consideration of Long Term Financial Plan and Financing Strategy
• Adoption of Confirming By-Law 25-66

The council accepted the Asset Management Plan (Resolution 25-241) and the Long‑Term Financial Plan (Resolution 25-242) as presented. It also authorized the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By‑law #25‑66 to adopt the meeting minutes. The meeting was formally adjourned.

• Accepted Asset Management Plan (Resolution 25-241) – carried
• Accepted Long‑Term Financial Plan (Resolution 25-242) – carried
• Authorized Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By‑law #25‑66 – carried
• Adjourned the special meeting (Resolution 25-244) – carried

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The agenda contains no listed items or decisions; it appears to be a procedural placeholder.

BRDC

The Blind River District Council is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2025. The agenda package is available for review, and a video recording of the proceedings will be posted.

• Meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025
• Agenda package available for review
• Video recording of proceedings to be posted

Council Meeting

The Blind River Town Council will hear a public presentation on a proposed wind project and review several administrative reports. It will consider a request to review and amend By‑Law 24‑42 concerning vacant buildings. The council will also receive correspondence supporting the NORDS pilot program, standardized governance for family health care teams, and the H.E.R. Elect Respect campaign.

• Public presentation by Barb Ashbee on a proposed wind project (multiple PDFs attached)
• Request to review and amend By‑Law 24‑42 Vacant Buildings (amendment documents attached)
• Correspondence supporting making the NORDS pilot program permanent and expanding eligibility
• Correspondence supporting standardized governance models for family health care teams
• Letter of support for the H.E.R. Elect Respect campaign

The council approved several policies, including a personal protective equipment policy, a Community Days designation, and a trial extension of the arena ice season. It authorized a returns depot for beer empties and directed an additional $12,000 for the 2026 budget. The council appointed B. Dunbar to the ELNOS Board and passed resolutions supporting the NORDS program, standardized governance for Family Health Teams, and the Elect Respect campaign.

• Adopted minutes of the August 11, 2025 meeting (carried)
• Authorized implementation of a returns depot for beer empties (carried)
• Approved Personal Protective Equipment Policy (carried)
• Approved Community Days Designation Policy (carried)
• Directed Budget Committee to add $12,000 to the 2026 budget (carried)
• Authorized trial extension of the arena ice season to April 14, 2026 (carried)
• Appointed B. Dunbar to the ELNOS Board of Directors for 2025‑2026 (carried)
• Resolved support for making the NORDS program permanent and expanding eligibility (carried)

Water and Wastewater Committee

The Blind River Water & Wastewater Committee will meet on September 10, 2025 for a routine session. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, conflict‑of‑interest declaration, adoption of previous minutes, and public presentations from the Public Utilities Commission, Tulloch Engineering, and Algoma Public Health. No specific motions, contracts, or rezoning proposals are listed.

• Adoption of previous minutes (June 11, 2025)
• Public Utilities Commission presentation (Q3 Quarterly Meeting)
• Tulloch Engineering presentation (meeting list dated August 29, 2025)
• Algoma Public Health presentation

The Water and Wastewater Committee adopted the June 11, 2025 minutes as presented. The committee reviewed presentations from the PUC, Tulloch Engineering, and Algoma Public Health, noting that beach testing is complete for the season. The next meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 10:39 a.m.

• Adopted June 11, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:39 a.m. (carried)

Public Information Session

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

Public Information Session

The Blind River council will hold a Public Information Session on September 9, 2025. The agenda does not list any specific items, contracts, or decisions. No rezoning, budget, or policy matters are detailed in the provided document.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The Blind River Committee of the Whole will consider a proposed amendment to By-Law 24-42 on vacant buildings, a Personal Protective Equipment compliance policy, and a Community Days designation policy. Reports on taxes and water receivables as of July 2025, along with updates on Huron Avenue reconstruction, Eldorado Road resurfacing, and sidewalk replacement projects, are also on the agenda. Public presentations may be received.

• Proposed amendment to By-Law 24-42 on vacant buildings
• Huron Avenue reconstruction weekly status updates (reports 22-32)
• Eldorado Road resurfacing weekly status updates (reports 1-5)
• Sidewalk replacement weekly status updates (reports 1-6)
• Community Improvement Plan update (deferred from previous meeting)

The Committee of the Whole adopted the June 2, 2025 minutes and approved the Personal Protective Equipment policy, the Community Days designation, and a $12,000 addition to the 2026 budget. It also authorized a trial extension of the ice season to April 14, 2026, and approved amendments to By‑Law #24‑42 on vacant buildings. Two items – AED budget inclusion for 2027 and a separate AED request – were deferred.

• Adopted June 2, 2025 minutes (CW 25-011) – carried
• Approved Personal Protective Equipment policy (CW 25-012) – carried
• Approved Community Days Designation policy (CW 25-013) – carried
• Directed Budget Committee to add $12,000 to 2026 budget (CW 25-014) – carried
• Deferred inclusion of AED units in 2027 budget (CW 25-015) – deferred
• Authorized trial ice‑season extension to April 14, 2026 (CW 25-016) – carried
• Approved amendments to By‑Law #24‑42 Vacant Buildings (CW 25-017) – carried
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. (CW 25-018) – carried

Special Council Meeting

The Blind River Town Council is scheduled to hold a special meeting on August 28, 2025, to confirm the by-law for the session and discuss a potential land acquisition in closed session.

• Confirming by-law 25-63 for the special meeting
• Closed session discussion on potential land acquisition

Council Meeting

Blind River Town Council will consider an official plan amendment for Lake Lauzon, which is at development capacity, and a zoning by-law amendment to permit tiny homes in R1 zones. Other items include a request to purchase fire auxiliary vehicles, an update on the landfill expansion, and deeming by-laws for several properties on Wellington Avenue, Robb Road, Centre Street, Woodward Avenue, Birch Street, and Francis Street. The meeting also includes public presentations, correspondence, and a closed session.

• Official plan amendment for Lake Lauzon due to lake at capacity
• Zoning by-law amendment to allow tiny homes in R1 zoning
• Request to purchase fire auxiliary vehicles
• Update on Blind River landfill expansion
• Deeming by-laws for properties on Wellington Avenue, Robb Road, Centre Street, Woodward Avenue, Birch Street, and Francis Street

The council adopted the July 21, 2025 minutes and moved forward with several infrastructure projects, including an Official Plan amendment for Lake Lauzon and Tiny Homes zoning recommendations. It approved funding for holiday lighting, wood shredding, and fire auxiliary vehicles, and supported a provincial highway expansion proposal. The most significant action was the approval of a $1,229,110 contract with J.I. Enterprises for landfill surface‑water management improvements.

• Adopted minutes of July 21, 2025 meetings (carried)
• Commenced Official Plan amendment to permit development on Lake Lauzon (carried)
• Accepted Tiny Homes R1 zoning by‑law recommendations (carried)
• Approved $14,650 transfer for Causley Street holiday lighting (carried)
• Authorized purchase of two F‑250 fire auxiliary vehicles (carried)
• Allocated up to $25,000 for landfill wood shredding (carried)
• Approved $1,229,110 contract with J.I. Enterprises for landfill surface‑water improvements (carried)
• Supported FONOM’s 2+1 highway expansion proposal for Highways 11 and 17 (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Blind River Town Council will hear a public presentation by KPMG on the 2024 financial statements and review the Town’s APR/AFR Combined Report 2024 and draft financial statements dated December 31, 2024. The council will then consider confirming By‑Law 25‑54. Standard items such as call to order, declarations of pecuniary interest, and adjournment are also on the agenda.

• Public presentation by KPMG on 2024 financial statements (attachments: APR AFR Combined Report 2024, draft FS 2024‑12‑31)
• Review of Town of Blind River APR AFR Combined Report 2024 (attachment)
• Review of draft financial statements dated 2024‑12‑31 (attachment)
• Consideration of Confirming By‑Law 25‑54 (attachment)
• Procedural items: call to order, declarations of pecuniary interest, resolution to adjourn

The council approved a $398,634.30 transfer of the 2024 operating surplus to reserves. It accepted the 2024 financial statements presented by KPMG. The mayor and CAO/Clerk were authorized to sign By‑law #25‑54 to adopt the meeting minutes, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:13 p.m.

• Approved $398,634.30 reserve transfer for 2024 operating surplus (carried)
• Accepted 2024 financial statements presented by KPMG (carried)
• Authorized mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By‑law #25‑54 adopting meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned special meeting at 5:13 p.m. (carried)

Public Meeting - Planning

Town Council will hold a public meeting to discuss a planning application. The body is reviewing a request for a minor variance regarding a property at 927 Cataract River Road.

• Minor variance application V2025-005 for 927 Cataract River Road

The council moved a resolution to adjourn the special meeting at 5:31 p.m., which was seconded and carried. No other decisions or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned public meeting at 5:31 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Town Council will consider administrative reports on water operations, the 2026 budget, and various public works projects. The meeting includes decisions on several deeming by-laws and a resurfacing agreement for Eldorado Road.

• Minor variance application for 927 Cataract River Road
• Agreement with Avery Construction for Eldorado Road resurfacing
• Water and Wastewater Operations Contract
• Deeming by-laws for properties on Robb Road, Lawton Avenue, Hudson Street, Woodward Avenue, Centre Street, and Solomon Street
• MOU with Blind River Mississauga FN regarding Cross Country Ski Club

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is meeting to review a financial presentation by KPMG and a town budget update from May 2025. The body will discuss various budget increases, infrastructure considerations, and the proposed 2026 budget schedule.

• 2026 Proposed Budget Schedule
• Rousseau Park and Town Park playground budget considerations
• TIC Sanitary Sewer cost estimate and servicing relocation
• Budget increases for website French translation and cemetery software
• Photo radar speed enforcement proposal

The committee adopted the March 24, 2025 minutes and approved several capital budget recommendations for 2026. It endorsed funding for playground upgrades, a sewer line relocation, a golf course reserve repayment plan, council remuneration adjustments, and a French website translation. All motions were carried.

• Adopted March 24, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Recommended $25,000 for Rousseau Playground play structure replacement (carried)
• Recommended $13,000 for a compatible slide at Town Park Playground (carried)
• Created a $10,000 annual playground structure replacement fund starting 2026 (carried)
• Recommended $130,000 sewer line relocation in 2026 Capital Budget (carried)
• Recommended 10‑year repayment plan for Golf Course Reserve with $20,300 first‑year payment (carried)
• Recommended council remuneration be increased annually with COLA (carried)
• Recommended French translation of the town website be included in 2026 Budget (carried)

BRDC

The Blind River Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to adopt previous minutes, review staff reports on the 2025 budget and June activities, and discuss correspondence regarding the FirstLight Wind Energy Project.

• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• 2025 Budget Update report
• June Activity Update
• Correspondence on FirstLight Wind Energy Project
• Closed session

The board approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was passed at 5:19 p.m. The next meeting is set for September 18, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

• Adopted February 20, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:19 p.m. (motion carried)

Council Meeting

The Town Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including the 2025 tax rate and updates to municipal user fees. The body will also review minor variance applications and various infrastructure procurement requests.

• By-Law #25-27 regarding 2025 Tax Rates
• By-Law #25-29 to amend Municipal User Fees for 2025
• Minor variance applications for 101 Country Road and 38 Duborne Drive
• Purchase of a Tandem/Plow/Water Truck and a water trailer
• Tender award for Eldorado Road Resurfacing

Council adopted the May 20, 2025 minutes and approved several infrastructure and financial items, including a $9,000 water pump purchase, $16,381.62 funding for a new tandem/plow/water truck, and $6,500 for a parks water trailer. It granted minor‑variance relief for 101 Country Road and 38 Duborne Drive, appointed the Royal Bank of Canada as town banker, and approved reserve transfers totaling $2.2 million. The council also declared an annual Community Days weekend, authorized park use for multiple community events, supported removal of the town’s strong‑mayor powers, and approved road closures for a July 13 event.

• Adopted minutes of the May 20, 2025 council meeting
• Authorized purchase of a new water pump for Huron Pines Golf & Country Club ($9,000)
• Approved transfer of $16,381.62 from the Prior Year Reserve for a new tandem/plow/water truck
• Cancelled the Infrastructure Renewal (Vacant Lot) fee
• Appointed Royal Bank of Canada as the town’s banker
• Allocated $6,500 from the Equipment Reserve for a parks water trailer
• Declared the second weekend in July as annual Community Days
• Supported removal of Blind River from the list of municipalities with strong‑mayor powers

Public Meeting - Planning

Blind River Town Council holds a public meeting to consider two applications for minor variances: one at 38 Duborne Drive and one at 101 Country Road. The CAO/Clerk declared a pecuniary interest on the 101 Country Road item due to a personal friend. Technical reports and zoning regulations for both properties are attached.

• Minor variance application V2025-005 for 38 Duborne Drive
• Minor variance application V2025-004 for 101 Country Road
• Declaration of pecuniary interest by CAO/Clerk S. Hagman on V2025-004
• Technical report for 38 Duborne Drive and LSR zone regulations
• Technical report for 101 Country Road and RR zone regulations

Water and Wastewater Committee

The Blind River Water and Wastewater Committee meets to receive a Q2 quarterly update from the Public Utilities Commission, a presentation from Tulloch Engineering, and a report from Algoma Public Health. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine administrative items. No votes or dollar amounts are specified.

• Public Utilities Commission Q2 quarterly presentation
• Tulloch Engineering update on water and wastewater projects
• Algoma Public Health presentation
• Adoption of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes

Council Meeting

Blind River Town Council will consider awarding a well rehabilitation contract to The Water Guys North, and vote on multiple requests from the Blind River Community Days Committee including a movie, fireworks, beer garden, parade, and car show. Other items include a speed limit by-law, deeming of Robb Road properties, indoor pickleball court fees, and an insurance renewal.

• Well rehabilitation contract award (bid from The Water Guys North)
• Community Days Committee requests: Movie in the Park, fireworks, beer garden, parade route road closures, Car & Bike Show road closures
• By-law 25-24 to set speed limit (road not specified)
• By-law 25-25 for deeming of 127-139 Robb Road properties
• Indoor pickleball court rental fee and MOU with Blind River Pickleball Club

The council adopted prior meeting minutes and approved several financial and operational items, including a $12,000 arena inspection, a $43,000 well‑rehabilitation project, and a $342,014 insurance contract. It also created a new Community Days reserve, set a $25+HST indoor pickleball rental fee, and authorized multiple community‑day road closures and a provincial housing‑policy resolution.

• Adopted previous minutes (25-106) – CARRIED
• Authorized booking Tulloch Engineering for community centre inspection and approved up to $12,000 from the Facilities Reserve – CARRIED
• Approved $25+HST indoor pickleball court rental fee during regular operating hours – CARRIED
• Approved $43,000 transfer for 2025 Well Rehabilitation and awarded contract #25-0730 to The Water Guys North – CARRIED
• Accepted insurance proposal from Brokerlink/Intact for $342,014 plus taxes (May 23 2025–May 23 2026) – CARRIED
• Created a new Community Days Reserve, transferring $81,723.89 ending balance – CARRIED
• Authorized road closures for the 2025 Community Days Parade on July 12, including multiple listed intersections – CARRIED
• Supported Bradford West Gwillimbury ADU and tenant‑rights reforms, forwarding resolution to provincial officials – CARRIED

Infrastructure Services Committee

The agenda for the May 14, 2025 Infrastructure Services Committee meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Protective Services Committee

The agenda for the Blind River Protective Services Committee meeting on May 13, 2025, contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

The provided agenda for the Blind River Committee of the Whole meeting on May 5, 2025, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific decisions, discussions, or proposals. No items such as rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed. The agenda appears to be an empty template.

• No substantive items listed in the provided agenda.

CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE

This agenda consists only of procedural boilerplate and does not include any specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings. The document appears to be a placeholder from the eSCRIBE software without listed agenda items.

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Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will hold a joint session with the Golf Course Board to discuss the strategic plan for Huron Pines Golf & Country Club. Council will also consider a confirming by-law (25-23). The meeting includes standard procedural items.

• Joint session with Golf Course Board to discuss Huron Pines Golf & Country Club strategic plan
• Confirming By-Law 25-23

The council approved a motion authorizing the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By-law #25-23, which adopts the minutes of the April 28, 2025 special meeting. A separate motion to adjourn the special meeting at 6:34 p.m. was also carried. No other decisions were recorded.

• Authorized Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By-law #25-23 adopting meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved motion to adjourn the special meeting at 6:34 p.m. (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Town Council will meet to discuss a legal opinion in a closed session and address a proclamation for Moose Hide Campaign Day. The meeting also includes the confirmation of a by-law.

• Moose Hide Proclamation for May 15, 2025
• Closed session regarding a legal opinion
• Confirming By-Law 25-22

Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting the 2025 Capital and Operating Budgets, along with an asset management plan update and a minor variance application at 61 West Street. Several road closures and events are proposed, including the Golden Helmets event and a 5K charity run. A contract extension for Huron Avenue reconstruction is also on the table. The meeting includes closed session items on labour, property, and legal matters.

• 2025 Capital and Operating Budgets adoption
• Huron Avenue Reconstruction contract extension
• Minor variance application at 61 West Street
• Road closure requests for Poutine Fest & Touch a Truck, 5K run, and school pow wow
• Rescinding several historic by-laws (transient traders, meat handling, automobile hire)

The council approved the 2025 Capital and Operating Budgets as presented by the Budget Committee. It also rescinded four historic by‑laws governing transient traders and meat sales. Road closures were authorized for the Golden Helmets event, a 5K charity run, and a school pow‑wow. The Committee of the Whole was established and several corporate‑service policies were adopted.

• Approved 2025 Capital and Operating Budgets (Carried)
• Rescinded By‑law #305‑1938 License Transient Traders (Carried)
• Rescinded By‑law #309‑1938 License and Govern Transient Traders (Carried)
• Rescinded By‑law #310‑1938 Regulating the Handling and Sale of Fresh Meat (Carried)
• Rescinded By‑law #311‑1938 License Persons Operating Automobiles for Hire or Gain (Carried)
• Approved road closures Sep 13 2025 for Golden Helmets event (Carried)
• Approved road closures Jun 11 2025 for 5K Charity Run (Carried)
• Approved implementation of the Committee of the Whole (Carried)

Public Information Session

The Town Council is holding a public meeting to receive a presentation from the Treasurer. The session focuses on the 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets.

• Presentation by Treasurer regarding 2025 Operating Budget
• Presentation by Treasurer regarding 2025 Capital Budget

The Blind River Council met for a public information session on April 14, 2025. Presentations were given by the CAO/Clerk and Treasurer on the 2025 operating and capital budgets. No motions, approvals, or other decisions were recorded.

Community Services Committee

The provided agenda text for the Blind River Community Services Committee meeting of April 10, 2025, contains only software interface elements and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is procedural only, with no substantive content to summarize.

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Infrastructure Services Committee

The Blind River Infrastructure Services Committee is meeting on April 9, 2025, but the agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

Protective Services Committee

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

CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE

The Corporate Services Committee will discuss several administrative updates, including a new homelessness policy and staff code of conduct revisions. The body will also review financial reports for taxes and water receivables as of February 2025.

• Review and approval of Homelessness Policy 3.X
• Revision of Code of Conduct – Staff Policy
• Proposal for a Water e-Billing Incentive
• Installation of security cameras at Town Hall Reception
• Building Permit Enforcement Initiative pamphlet

The Corporate Services Committee adopted the November 26, 2024 minutes and made several recommendations to Council, all of which were carried. Recommendations included establishing a Committee of the Whole, adopting an Email Etiquette Policy and a Staff Code of Conduct, approving a $2,093.56 purchase for two security cameras, creating a town social committee, supporting a water e‑billing incentive, and approving Homelessness Policy 3.X. All motions were approved without recorded vote counts.

• Adopted November 26, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Recommended Council approve Committee of the Whole, amend bylaw and cancel other service committee meetings (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Email Etiquette Policy (carried)
• Recommended Council adopt Code of Conduct – Staff Policy (carried)
• Recommended Council accept $2,093.56 quote for two Town Hall reception security cameras (carried)
• Recommended Council authorize a Town of Blind River Social Committee and adopt its Terms of Reference (carried)
• Recommended Council approve incentive for residents to sign up for water e‑Billing (carried)
• Recommended Council approve Homelessness Policy 3.X (carried)

Budget Committee

The Blind River Budget Committee will present the 2025 draft capital budget, draft operating budget, and reserve fund information. Public presentations will be given, followed by discussion of the proposed budgets. A closed‑session will address labour relations or employee negotiations.

• 2025 Draft Capital Budget
• 2025 Draft Operating Budget
• Reserve and Reserve Funds report
• Public presentations on budget items
• Closed session on labour relations

The committee approved funding for the Eldorado Road Project using $203,404 from the 2025 tax levy and $203,000 from Huron Pines Golf Course. It also recommended holding a public meeting on the 2025 Capital and Operating Budgets on April 14, 2025, and accepted those budgets as presented. The WSIB rebate of $53,663.59 was approved to lower the tax rate, and a $9,000 pre‑budget approval for a PSD CityWide work order was granted.

• Approved Eldorado Road funding ($203,404 tax levy, $203,000 golf course) (5-0)
• Recommended public meeting on 2025 budgets for April 14, 2025 at 6 pm (carried)
• Recommended acceptance of 2025 Capital and Operating Budgets (carried)
• Approved WSIB rebate $53,663.59 to reduce tax rate by 0.7% (carried)
• Approved pre‑budget approval for PSD CityWide work order $9,000 plus taxes (carried)
• Moved to closed session at 5:39 p.m. to discuss labour relations (carried)
• Resumed open session at 6:20 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Blind River Town Council will discuss several administrative reports, including updates to the Asset Management Plan and procedural by-law amendments. Key items include applications for consent on Granary Lake Road and Nadon Avenue properties, a minor variance for 67 Oak Road, and a material exception request for a CIP application. The council will also consider by-laws related to a blower replacement contract, signing authority changes, and a FedNor funding agreement to support a new water source for commercial development.

• By-Law #25-15: FedNor Funding Agreement for new water source supporting commercial development
• Application for consent – 436 and 398 Granary Lake Road (C2024-004)
• Application for consent – 123 and 123A Nadon Avenue (EA2025-001)
• Minor variance application – 67 Oak Road (V2025-001)
• Material exception request for CIP application (wall finish materials)

Public Meeting - Planning

Town Council will hold a public meeting to discuss three specific planning applications. These include requests for a lot addition, an easement, and a minor variance.

• Lot addition application for 436 and 398 Granary Lake Road (C2024-004)
• Easement application for 123 and 123A Nadon Avenue (EA2025-001)
• Minor variance application for 67 Oak Road (V2025-001)

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee agenda for March 13, 2025, includes only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for discussion or decision. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

Infrastructure Services Committee

The Blind River Infrastructure Services Committee will review public services reports, including a proposal for curbside waste collection in the Eastman Subdivision and a fleet risk assessment. The meeting will also include updates on engineering project lists.

• Review of curbside waste collection proposal for Eastman Subdivision
• Fleet risk assessment and management report
• Update on general engineering services project list
• Review of public services report for March 12, 2025

Water and Wastewater Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Blind River Water & Wastewater Committee to hear presentations from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), Tulloch Engineering, and Algoma Public Health. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and handle any new business. No specific decisions or financial items are listed in the agenda.

• Presentation by PUC on first-quarter quarterly meeting
• Presentation by Tulloch Engineering on water/wastewater committee summary
• Presentation by Algoma Public Health

Protective Services Committee

The Blind River Protective Services Committee will review a request to rescind four by-laws dating from 1938 covering transient traders, fresh meat handling, and automobiles for hire. The committee will also receive a monthly report from the Director of Protective Services for February 2025 and an update on automated speed enforcement. Adoption of previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Request to rescind By-Law 305-1938 License Transient Traders
• Request to rescind By-Law 309-1938 License and Govern Transient Traders
• Request to rescind By-Law 310-1938 Regulating the Handling and Sale of Fresh Meat
• Request to rescind By-Law 311-1938 License Persons Operating Automobiles for Hire or Gain
• Automated Speed Enforcement Update for March 2025

CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE

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

Special Council Meeting - Finance

The Special Council Meeting focuses on administrative reports, including the appointment of Mayor Hagman to the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) Board and a discussion regarding the Community Days NOHFC Grant. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Mayor Hagman appointment to AMO Board
• Community Days NOHFC Grant discussion
• AMO Board and Executive Reimbursement Policy review
• Council Chambers meeting location
• 4:45 p.m. start time

Budget Committee

The Blind River Budget Committee will review draft operating and capital budgets for 2025, along with reports on the Public Library, Huron Pines, and road maintenance projects.

• Review of 2025 Draft Operating Budget
• Review of 2025 Draft Capital Budget
• Huron Pines 2025 Budget
• Blind River Public Library 2025 Budget
• 2025 Road Resurfacing Project Map

BRDC

The Blind River Development Corporation will review and potentially adopt a 2025 work plan, receive a presentation on cruise ship planning for the North Channel, and consider updated branding materials. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine correspondence.

• 2025 Work Plan presented by Director of Facilities and Community Services
• Cruise Ship Planning presentation and discussion for the North Channel
• Updated Branding materials including new logo proposals
• Adoption of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Council Meeting

The Town Council will review several new by-laws regarding waste collection, property standards, and landfill use. The meeting also includes discussions on infrastructure funding, loan conversions for Woodward Ave, and the rescinding of several outdated by-laws.

• By-Law #25-07: Waste Collection Agreement with GFL
• By-Law #25-09: Property Standards
• By-Law #25-10 and #25-11: Prohibiting recyclable disposal and waste dumping in landfill
• Request for additional funding for WPCP Blower Replacement
• Woodward Ave Loan Conversion

Community Services Committee

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

Infrastructure Services Committee

The Infrastructure Services Committee is discussing the expansion approval for the Blind River Landfill and a new by-law to prohibit recyclable materials at the landfill. The body is also reviewing policies for landfill residency verification and gravel road maintenance.

• Update on the expansion approval for the Blind River Landfill
• By-Law 25-XX regarding the prohibition of recyclable materials in the landfill
• Policy 4.18 Landfill User ID Cards (Proof of Residency Program)
• Gravel Road Maintenance Policy 4.17
• 2023/2024 Well Rehabilitation Summary

Protective Services Committee

The Blind River Protective Services Committee will discuss a report on automated speed enforcement and consider rescinding three outdated by-laws: one on fire limits and building erection, one restricting children on streets after 9 p.m., and one regulating moving picture shows. The committee will also receive the director's monthly report for January 2025.

• Review of a report on automated speed enforcement
• Request to rescind By-Law 82-1909 (establish fire limits and regulate building erection)
• Request to rescind By-Law 55-1906 (prevent children on streets after 9 p.m.)
• Request to rescind By-Law 68-1908 (regulate and govern moving picture shows)
• Monthly report from Director of Protective Services for January 2025

CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE

The Corporate Services Committee will discuss five administrative reports: creating a Committee of the Whole, installing security cameras at Town Hall reception, forming a social committee, introducing a water e-billing incentive, and reviewing a proposed homelessness policy. The meeting includes public presentations and adoption of previous minutes. No decisions have been made; all items are under discussion.

• Review and approve Homelessness Policy 3.X
• Water e-Billing Incentive program
• Security camera installation at Town Hall reception
• Creation of a Committee of the Whole
• Formation of a workplace Social Committee

BRDC

The council will hear a staff report from the Treasurer on the 2024 budget update and the proposed 2025 budget. It will also receive a correspondence update on the sale of surplus commercial land. The meeting includes routine items such as adoption of previous minutes and new business.

• Treasurer’s staff report: 2024 budget update and 2025 proposed budget
• Clerk’s Department correspondence: update on sale of surplus commercial land
• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Remarks from the Chair
• New business (items to be introduced)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss the 2025 Draft Capital Budget as presented by the Treasurer. The meeting includes a review of draft spending plans for several municipal departments and a closed session regarding personnel.

• 2025 Draft Capital Budget summary
• Draft Capital Budget for Facilities
• Draft Capital Budget for Water
• Draft Capital Budget for Sewer
• Draft Capital Budget for Fleet and Equipment, Public Works, and Other Items

Protective Services Committee

The Blind River Protective Services Committee will receive monthly reports for November and December 2024 from the Director of Protective Services. The committee will also review and consider approving a new by-law (24-XX) that prohibits dumping of waste, and a request to amend the existing Fortification By-law 24-30.

• Review of By-law 24-XX to prohibit dumping of waste
• Review and possible amendment of Fortification By-law 24-30
• Director's report for November 2024
• Director's report for December 2024

Council Meeting

The Town Council is meeting to discuss 2025 pre-budget approvals and the rehabilitation of a well. The body will also consider several by-laws regarding tax rates, borrowing, and grant agreements.

• By-Law #25-02: Interim Tax Rate
• By-Law #25-01: Temporary Borrowing By-Law
• 2025 Pre-Budget Approvals and Well Rehabilitation Pre-Budget Approval
• By-Law #25-03 and #25-04: Fire Protection and FireSmart Communities grant agreements
• By-Law #25-05: Cloudpermit Agreement

Community Services Committee

The Community Services Committee will review administrative reports regarding the December 2024 summary and the 2025 kickoff. The committee will also consider an EDCO nomination.

• December 2024 Wrap Up Guide
• 2025 Community Services Kick Off Guide
• EDCO Nomination

Infrastructure Services Committee

The Blind River Infrastructure Services Committee will consider the Director of Public Services' report and a project update list from Tullock Engineering. No public hearings or specific votes are scheduled. The agenda consists largely of routine administrative items and reports.

• Director of Public Services report for January 8, 2025
• Tullock Engineering project update list dated December 10, 2024
• Adoption of minutes from December 11, 2024 meeting