Conception Bay South public meetings in 2025

Council

The Conception Bay South Council will adopt the 2026 municipal budget, approve a new council meeting schedule, and appoint a new Assessment Review Commissioner. The meeting also includes the adoption of several workplace safety policies and the purchase of a new dump truck.

• Adoption of 2026 Municipal Budget
• Appointment of Mitch Moran as Assessment Review Commissioner
• Purchase of new single axle dump truck for $362,145.00
• Adoption of Water and Sewer By-Law
• Revocation of permits at 500 Conception Bay Highway

Council

Council will decide on several development applications, including refusals for a home occupation at 20 Cables Road and a dwelling extension at 25 Access Place, and approval of a subdivision building line at 240-258 Anchorage Road. They will also vote to adopt a building height amendment (DRA 65) and submit re-zoning proposals for 10-14 Rectory Road and ATV trail amendments to the province. Additionally, the council will confirm a new Facility Operations and Maintenance Manager and approve purchases of equipment for field maintenance.

• Refusal of home occupation application at 20 Cables Road because accessory building was not approved
• Refusal of dwelling extension at 25 Access Place for not meeting 10m building line setback
• Approval of 9m building line setback for subdivision at 240-258 Anchorage Road
• Adoption of Development Regulations Amendment No. 65 (building height in RC zone)
• Purchase of Kubota Front Mount Deck Mower for $40,551.94 and Toro Infield Pro 5040 for $49,513.92

Council adopted Development Regulations Amendment No. 65 to set building height limits. It confirmed the appointment of David McCall as Facility Operations and Maintenance Manager. The council approved purchases of a Kubota front‑mount deck mower for $40,551.94 and a Toro Infield Pro 5040 for $49,51 3.92. Several development applications were refused or modified, including 20 Cables Road and 25 Access Place.

• Adopted Development Regulations Amendment No. 65 (building height) – carried Unanimously
• Confirmed David McCall as Facility Operations and Maintenance Manager – carried Unanimously
• Refused home occupation application at 20 Cables Road – carried Unanimously
• Refused extension application at 25 Access Place – carried Unanimously
• Established 9 m building line setback for subdivision at 240‑258 Anchorage Road – carried Unanimously
• Revoked prior approval and conditionally approved renovations at 23 Johnson Place – carried Unanimously
• Approved purchase of Kubota Front Mount Deck Mower for $40,551.94 (incl. HST) – carried Unanimously
• Approved purchase of Toro Infield Pro 5040 for $49,51 3.92 (HST excluded) – carried Unanimously

Council

Conception Bay South Council will appoint Boyd Scott as Assistant Manager of Public Works and approve the sale of three small land parcels at Scotts Road South. The agenda also includes the purchase of two battery-operated fans and the refusal of two development applications for accessory buildings.

• Appoint Boyd Scott as Assistant Manager of Public Works - Roads
• Sell 400 m², 330 m², and 330 m² of land at Scotts Road South
• Purchase two Positive Pressure Fans - Battery Operated for $17,953.80
• Refuse accessory building and home-based business at 32 Farmland Lane
• Refuse slipway at 59 Villa Nova Road pending boathouse approval

The council adopted a resolution to begin public and stakeholder consultation on rezoning about 5.5 hectares south of the CBS Arena along Graham Mifflen Drive. It also approved the sale of three small parcels on Scotts Road South, the purchase of two battery‑operated positive‑pressure fans, and the appointment of Boyd Scott as Assistant Manager of Public Works – Roads. Additional actions included refusing two development applications, deferring a slipway proposal, and expressing no objection to a regional plan amendment.

• Approved appointment of Boyd Scott as Assistant Manager of Public Works – Roads (7‑0)
• Refused accessory building and home‑based business at 32 Farmland Lane (7‑0)
• Deferred 59 Villa Nova Road slipway application (7‑0)
• Approved undertaking public consultation on rezoning 5.5 ha near Graham Mifflen Drive (7‑0)
• Approved sale of three parcels on Scotts Road South (6‑0)
• Approved expressing no objection to St. John’s Regional Plan Amendment No. 112 (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of two positive‑pressure fans for $17,953.80 (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Council

The Council will discuss several land transfers, road closures, and zoning amendments. Key items include a proposed municipal boundary change near Haliburton Street and the purchase of fire safety equipment.

• Proposed boundary adjustment with the Town of Paradise near Haliburton Street
• Purchase of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Washer for $52,690 plus HST
• Sale of land at Talcville Road to Regal Enterprises Inc. for $3,715.80 plus a $500 fee
• Proposed closure and transfer of portions of Church and Terminal Roads to Long Pond Harbour Authority Inc.
• Re-zoning request for 12-16 Rideouts Road (Amendment No. 45, 2025)

Council

Council elected Councillor Andrea Gosse as Deputy Mayor and adopted the agenda and September minutes. The council confirmed HR appointments for Enforcement Manager and Public Works Supervisor, and approved sending arrears to Credit Recovery Limited. Development decisions included a home‑occupation approval at 14 Laurel Road, a frontage variance at 36‑40 Blackstrap Path, and a property purchase at 67‑69 Harveys Path for $50,000. Procurement items approved were a 20 ton trailer for $41,500 and related funding allocations.

• Election of Deputy Mayor Andrea Gosse
• Approval of home occupation at 14 Laurel Road
• Frontage variance for 36‑40 Blackstrap Path subdivision
• Purchase of 67‑69 Harveys Path property for $50,000
• Approval to buy one 20 ton trailer for $41,500

The council elected Andrea Gosse as Deputy Mayor and approved several personnel appointments, including Allison Collins as Enforcement Manager and Aaron Aspell as Public Works Supervisor. It also approved a home‑occupation at 14 Laurel Road, a subdivision variance at 36‑40 Blackstrap Path, and the purchase of the 67‑69 Harveys Path property for $50,000. Additionally, the town authorized the purchase of a 20‑ton trailer for $41,500 and rescinded a parking order at 7‑13 Kingsway Drive.

• Elected Andrea Gosse Deputy Mayor (unanimous)
• Appointed Allison Collins as Enforcement Manager (carried)
• Confirmed Aaron Aspell as Public Works Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved home occupation at 14 Laurel Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for subdivision at 36‑40 Blackstrap Path (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 67‑69 Harveys Path for $50,000 (carried)
• Approved purchase of 20‑ton trailer for $41,500 (unanimous)
• Rescinded order at 7‑13 Kingsway Drive (unanimous)

Council

The Conception Bay South Council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, proclaim Fire Prevention Week and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and consider several finance and development items. Key decisions include approving a $3,037,094 contract for the Seal Cove Bridge Replacement, adopting the Roads By‑law and Traffic Calming Policy, and applying for cost‑shared funding under the Canada Housing and Infrastructure Fund. The council will also reallocate Canada Community Building Fund amounts and approve street‑name proposals for new subdivisions.

• Approve $3,037,094 contract to award Seal Cove Bridge Replacement to Brook Construction (2007) Ltd.
• Approve $3,249,482 contract to award Gateway Drive Upgrade and Lot 2 Subgrade Work to Modern Paving Ltd.
• Adopt the Roads By‑law and the Traffic Calming Policy as presented.
• Reallocate Canada Community Building Fund budgets: Monument Rd LS to $206,980; Daniel’s Rd Watermain to $861,458; Seal Cove Area 3 Water and Sewer to $2,412,461.
• Resolve to apply for $14,502,500 cost‑shared funding from the Canada Housing and Infrastructure Fund, with a town share of $3,945,411.

Council

Council will vote on several items including a $667,192 contract for Long Pond breakwater erosion mitigation consulting, a $171,252 emergency repair contract for the wastewater treatment plant outfall, and the appointment of Chad Murphy as Fire Chief. Other decisions include accepting the 2024 audited financial statements, appointing auditors for 2025, and approving multiple development applications. A planning amendment for 2703-2707 Topsail Road (MPA 38 DRA 61) is also up for approval.

• Long Pond Breakwater Erosion Mitigation consulting contract with Baird for $667,192 plus HST
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Emergency Remediation awarded to Sea-Force Diving for $171,252 plus HST
• Appointment of Chad Murphy as Fire Chief and Sean Lawlor as Fire Captain
• Purchase of one new Case 821G Loader from Madsen Construction Equipment for $538,875 plus HST
• Approval of Municipal Plan Amendment No. 38 and Development Regulations Amendment No. 61 for 2703-2707 Topsail Road

The council unanimously appointed Chad Murphy as temporary Fire Chief and Sean Lawlor as Fire Captain. It also approved a $667,192 consulting contract for Long Pond Breakwater erosion mitigation and a $171,252 emergency repair for the wastewater treatment plant outfall. Several development applications were approved, and procurement contracts were authorized for arena services, a new loader, and fire‑department protective equipment.

• Appointed Chad Murphy as temporary Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Appointed Sean Lawlor as Fire Captain (unanimous)
• Approved $667,192 consulting contract with Baird for Long Pond Breakwater erosion mitigation (unanimous)
• Approved $171,252 emergency repair contract with Sea‑Force Diving for wastewater treatment plant outfall (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building, wharf, subsidiary apartment, building extension, fence, and subdivision applications (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year mechanical services agreement with Honeywell for $69,529 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one Case 821G loader for $538,875 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of fire‑department protective equipment from First Response Supply and Safety Source Fire (unanimous)

Council

Council will vote on awarding Modern Paving Limited a $1,990,539.54 contract for the 2025 Street Upgrading, Paving and Sidewalk program. Other major items include engaging Lat49 Architecture Inc. for $744,410 plus HST for the Community Lifestyle Centre, approving a 2025 Tax Recovery Plan, and several development applications. Several proclamations and a presentation on a Mount Everest climb are also on the agenda.

• Award of $1,990,539.54 contract to Modern Paving Limited for 2025 street upgrading, paving and sidewalks
• Engagement of Lat49 Architecture Inc. at $744,410 plus HST for Community Lifestyle Centre consulting services
• Approval of 2025 Tax Recovery Plan and 2024 Tax Receivable Summary submission
• Subdivision of 129-141 Lawrence Pond Road East into three residential lots with a frontage variance
• Confirmation of order to vacate an accessory building used for human habitation at 45 Cherry Lane

The council unanimously approved a $1,990,539.54 contract with Modern Paving Limited for the 2025 street upgrading, paving and sidewalks program. It also approved a $744,410 consulting contract for the Community Lifestyle Centre, adopted the 2025 Tax Recovery Plan, and authorized several development applications and other municipal actions.

• Approved $1,990,539.54 contract to Modern Paving Limited for 2025 street upgrading, paving and sidewalks (unanimous)
• Approved $744,410 plus HST contract with Lat49 Architecture Inc. for Community Lifestyle Centre consulting services (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Tax Recovery Plan and 2024 Tax Receivable Summary (unanimous)
• Approved $10,694 contribution to CBS Kiwanis Baseball Association for Blue Jays Field of Dreams project (unanimous)
• Approved award of bar services contract to WAM Events for Manuel's River Centre (unanimous)
• Confirmed order for 45 Cherry Lane to vacate accessory building and cease human habitation (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision of 129‑141 Lawrence Pond Road East into three residential lots with frontage variance (unanimous)
• Approved three‑unit apartment building at 1008 Conception Bay Highway (unanimous)

Council

The Council will discuss the 2025 municipal election process and tax collection activities. The body is also deciding on several high-value contracts for water, sewer, and emergency services equipment.

• Award to Rodco Mechanical Ltd for 2024 Water and Sewer Upgrades – Sewage Pumping Stations for $1,637,421.84 including HST
• Purchase of a 2027 Pierce - MaxiSaber Pumper/Rescue Fire Apparatus for $1,599,483.00 plus HST
• Proposal to hold 2025 Municipal Election Nomination Days on September 3 and 4, 2025, and permit vote by mail
• Award to Coastline Specialties LTD for rubber surfacing at Topsail Beach Playground Project for $140,125.00 plus HST
• Approval to initiate collection activity on outstanding 2025 tax accounts

Council

The council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, adopt travel and disability policies, approve a $1,000 sponsorship for the Atlantic Planners Institute, and consider several development applications. The most significant financial decision is awarding a $431,397.20 contract to Eastern Contracting for recreation complex change‑room upgrades. Additional items include proclamations for World Ovarian Cancer Day, Municipal Awareness Week and Safety and Health Week.

• Adopt Council and Management Travel Policy
• Adopt Disability Management and Attendance Support Program policy
• Approve $1,000 silver sponsorship for Atlantic Planners Institute conference
• Approve $431,397.20 contract for recreation complex change‑room upgrades
• Approve multiple development applications (10 Breeze Place hobby farm, 963 Conception Bay Highway business, White Hill Pond quarry, 1 Seal Cove Road dwelling)

The council adopted the Council and Management Travel Policy, the Disability Management and Attendance Support Program, and a $1,000 silver sponsorship for the Atlantic Planners Institute. It approved three development applications (10 Breeze Place hobby farm, 963 Conception Bay Highway automotive service, and 1 Seal Cove Road dwelling) and a $431,397.20 contract to upgrade the recreation complex change rooms. The council also rejected the White Hill Pond Quarry development application, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Adopted Council and Management Travel Policy (5-0)
• Adopted Disability Management and Attendance Support Program (Carried)
• Approved $1,000 silver sponsorship for Atlantic Planners Institute (5-0)
• Approved 10 Breeze Place hobby farm with conditions (5-0)
• Approved 963 Conception Bay Highway automotive service business with conditions (5-0)
• Approved 1 Seal Cove Road single dwelling with subsidiary apartment (5-0)
• Rejected White Hill Pond Quarry development (5-0)
• Approved recreation complex change room upgrades contract $431,397.20 to Eastern Contracting (5-0)

Council

Council will consider adopting Municipal Plan Amendment No. 38 and Development Regulations Amendment No. 61 for 2703 Topsail Road, with a public hearing scheduled for May 21, 2025. They will also vote on several development applications including a hobby farm at 44A Spruce Hill Road, a quarry refusal at White Hill Pond, and accessory buildings. Election preparations include appointing an Alternate Returning Officer, setting Nomination Day and an advance poll, and approving a $102,550 software contract with DataFix for voter services.

• Re-zoning at 2703 Topsail Road – adopt Municipal Plan Amendment No. 38 and Development Regulations Amendment No. 61
• Refuse sand and aggregate quarry at White Hill Pond due to proximity to residential development
• Approve hobby farm with 10 chickens at 44A Spruce Hill Road, subject to conditions
• Approve $102,550 contract with Comprint Systems (DataFix) for municipal election voter software
• Approve disposal of fleet units: a 2014 backhoe (Unit 294) and a 2018 waste collection truck (Unit 212)

Council

The Council is reviewing several vehicle procurement tenders and a re-zoning application. The meeting also includes a request for a councillor's leave of absence due to a federal election candidacy.

• Re-zoning proposal for 2703 and 2707 Topsail Road
• Purchase of one 2025 Tandem Dump Truck from Kenworth NL for $429,755 plus HST
• Purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EVs at $54,619 plus HST each
• Purchase of four 3/4 ton crew cab pick-ups from Hickman Motors Limited totaling $265,245.79 plus HST
• Awarding $24,500 plus HST to Farrells Excavating Limited for Cherry Lane sanitary sewer emergency work

Council

The Conception Bay South Council is meeting to discuss infrastructure funding, development applications, and procurement for town vehicles and playground equipment. The body will also review a new disability management policy and confirm property orders.

• Proposed $1,804,000 allocation for the Water Transmission Main Upgrade project
• Purchase of playground equipment for Topsail Beach for $168,600.27 (excluding HST)
• Purchase of a 2025 mid-sized crew cab truck for $57,789.95 plus HST
• Monthly lease of a new 2025 recycling truck from Amtruck Limited for $11,550.00 plus HST
• Development applications for 2678-2684 Topsail Road, 43 Fowlers Road, 5-9 Stanleys Road, and 674 Conception Bay Highway

Council

The Conception Bay South council is deciding on a federal active transportation grant application for $1.85M, with the town contributing $671,058. Other items include a tax adjustment of $8,270.71, approval of a sanitary sewer flow monitoring contract for $76,290, and several development applications. The council will also consider initiating rezoning for 1621-1631 Conception Bay Highway to allow multi-unit residential, and approve procurements for vehicles and equipment.

• Apply for $1.85M federal active transportation grant (town share $671,058)
• Sanitary sewer flow monitoring Phase 2 contract with Atkins Realis for $76,290
• Initiate rezoning of 1621-1631 Conception Bay Highway to Residential Multi Unit and Residential Medium Density zones
• Purchase one rubber tire backhoe from Madsen Construction Equipment for $223,850
• Lease waste collection truck from Canada's Big Truck Rental at $13,800/month

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will vote on recommending that the town apply for $1.85 million in federal cost-shared funding for active transportation, with a town share of $660,000. Other decisions include approving a $76,290 sanitary sewer flow monitoring contract, rezoning 1621-1631 Conception Bay Highway to residential multi-unit, and purchasing a truck for $72,098. A $8,271 tax adjustment, a development variance at 61 Chaytors Road, and a court-fee waiver for a squash program are also on the agenda.

• Federal Active Transportation Fund application for $1,850,000 (town share $660,000)
• Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring Phase 2 contract with Atkins Realis for $76,290 plus HST
• Rezoning of 1621-1631 Conception Bay Highway to Residential Multi Unit (RMU) zone
• Tax adjustment FAIRV001 for $8,270.71
• Purchase of one regular cab 4x4 truck from Hickman Chevrolet Cadillac for $72,097.95 plus HST

Council

The council will decide on several items including personnel appointments, new by-laws, policies, a quarry continuation, land sale, rezoning, a procurement award, and rescinding a property order. Key actions include adopting the Fire Department and Residential Waste By-Laws, the Water and Traffic Disruption Policies, approving a quarry at 203A Red Bridge Road, selling land at 16 Maya Place, rezoning 961 and 963 Conception Bay Highway, awarding a $33,333 contract for unsuitable material removal, and rescinding an order at 32A Flats Road.

• Adoption of Fire Department By-Law
• Adoption of Residential Waste By-Law
• Approval of quarry continuation at 203A Red Bridge Road
• Sale of 113 m² land at 16 Maya Place for economic development
• Award of $33,333 contract for unsuitable material removal to Eric Taylor Limited

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on several by-laws and policies, including a new Fire Department By-Law and a Residential Waste By-Law. Planning items include a quarry continuation at 203A Red Bridge Road, disposal of town land at Maya Place, and a re-zoning at 961 and 963 Conception Bay Highway.

• New Fire Department By-Law under consideration
• New Residential Waste By-Law under consideration
• Quarry continuation application at 203A Red Bridge Road
• Sale of 113 m² of land at 118 Maya Place for economic development
• Re-zoning and Municipal Plan Amendment at 961 and 963 Conception Bay Highway

Council

The Conception Bay South Council meets to decide on several by-laws, including a new Road Reservation By-Law and Snow Clearing By-Law. They will vote on approving a sand and gravel quarry southeast of Peacekeepers Way and north of White Hill Pond. The council will also authorize public consultation for re-zoning two properties on Topsail Road to commercial use, and consider tax adjustments and procurement for food trucks and fireworks services.

• Approve sand and gravel quarry at White Hill Pond, accessed via Granny Till Road
• Authorize public consultation for re-zoning of 2303 and 2307 Topsail Road from Residential to Commercial General (C-2) and update automotive repair shop definition
• Adopt Snow Clearing By-Law
• Approve tax and other receivables adjustments totaling approximately $12,763 (seven accounts)
• Issue expression of interest for mobile food truck opportunities for 2025

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider adopting a Road Reservation By-Law and a Snow Clearing By-Law, adjusting several tax receivable accounts totalling approximately $12,763, approving a sand and gravel quarry southeast of Peacekeepers Way (Route 2), and launching public consultation on re-zoning 2703/2707 Topsail Road from residential to Commercial General (C-2). Also to be considered: rescinding an order at 53 Greeleytown Road, accepting a Business Closure Tax Adjustment Policy, and calling for expressions of interest for mobile food trucks and a request for proposals for fireworks technician services.

• Re-zoning request for 2703 and 2707 Topsail Road from Residential Medium Density (R-2) and Residential Mixed (R-3) to Commercial General (C-2) and replacing 'Autobody Repair Shop' with 'Automotive Repair Shop' in certain zones
• Approval of a sand and gravel quarry southeast of Peacekeepers Way (Route 2) and north of White Hill Pond, accessed via Granny Till Road
• Adoption of a Road Reservation By-Law and a Snow Clearing By-Law
• Tax adjustments for seven accounts (C.B.S003 $2,194.63; DAVID002 $415.79; DENUT001 $350.00; KELLI007 $8,435.39; LITTLE007 $341.37; SEAWA001 $499.18; SRLEL001 $526.92) and one conditional adjustment for CAVEM004 $811.30
• Rescinding an order issued on 53 Greeleytown Road regarding removal of debris, wreck vehicles, and wood

Council

The Conception Bay South Council is meeting to adopt a wide range of municipal by-laws and set the 2025 meeting schedule. The body will also consider procurement awards for protective clothing and wastewater management.

• Adoption of 14 by-laws including Animal Control, Taxi, Traffic, and Water Meter
• Proposed $100,000 contract with Biomaxx Environmental for wastewater odour control
• Tender 24-06 for protective clothing awards to Work Authority ($53,952.78), Brogan Fire and Safety ($35,322.41), Imprint Specialty Promotions Ltd. ($5,919.08), and Mark's Commercial ($5,819.00)
• Proposed rescinding of home-based business approval at 139 Tilleys Road South
• Tax account adjustments for MAXAR001 ($3,693.11) and NEWFO029 ($4,139.92)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to decide on a new sand and gravel quarry and a wastewater odour control program. The body is also reviewing a home-based business permit rescission and several procurement contracts.

• Approval of Application No. COM-24-118 for a sand and gravel quarry north of White Hill Pond
• Estimated $100,000 contract with Biomaxx Environmental for a six-month wastewater odour control program
• Rescinding home-based business approval for 139 Tilleys Road South due to non-compliance
• Tender 2024-06 for protective clothing awarded to Work Authority ($53,952.78), Brogan Fire and Safety ($35,322.41), Imprint Specialty Promotions Ltd. ($5,919.08), and Mark's Commercial ($5,819.00)
• Tax and receivable adjustments for accounts MAXAR001 ($3,693.11) and NEWFO029 ($4,139.92)