Gander, NL

Regular Meeting of Council

This agenda for the Gander, NL Regular Meeting of Council on 2026-08-12 contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items provided.

Committee of the Whole (OPEN)

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and decide on several items including the sale of surplus trucks, a tax reduction request from the Gander Medical Clinic, and multiple development applications. The agenda also includes reports on the 2026 spring cleanup, home-based business applications, and variance requests. Two items will be discussed in closed session.

• Sale of surplus trucks: Unit #862 (2005 5-ton dump truck), Unit #873 (1974 pump truck Volvo), Unit #867 (2014 Aquatech sewer jet)
• Gander Medical Clinic tax reduction request
• Development application at 220 Baird Place
• Development application at 271 Magee Road
• Variance requests at 113 Memorial Drive and 11 Lacey Place

Committee of the Whole (OPEN)

The Gander Committee of the Whole (Open) meets to discuss standing council business, including upcoming community events, minor policy updates, and administrative matters. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda; items are primarily informational or under review.

• Review of upcoming events including concerts at Cobb's Pond Rotary Park, U9/U7 Jamborees, and Provincial 11U A Tier 1 Baseball Tournament
• Request to prohibit vendor sales in ball field parking lots to protect fundraising efforts
• Review of draft Community Partnerships Revenue-Sharing Agreement Policy
• Notification that RCMP Musical Ride will not tour Newfoundland in 2027
• Consideration of Parks, Playground and Open Space Study RFP for Mollison Crescent trail and Rowsell Blvd playground upgrades

Special Meeting of Council

This is a special meeting of Gander Town Council with one substantive item: the appointment of a Municipal By-Law Enforcement Coordinator. No other business or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Appointment of Municipal By-Law Enforcement Coordinator

Regular Meeting of Council

The Town of Gander Council considered several development and community items. It moved to approve Housing Accelerator Fund grants ranging from $6,000 to $51,600 for applications on 31 Read Street, 106 Memorial Drive, 68‑70 Elizabeth Drive, 15 Balbo Street, and 1 Grandy Avenue. The Council also approved a $300 donation to The Rolling Barrage and authorized an accessible ramp at 119 Elizabeth Drive, while declining a variance for an accessory building at 20 Elizabeth Drive.

• Approve HAF funding: $6,000 for 31 Read Street
• Approve HAF funding: $13,645.33 for 106 Memorial Drive
• Approve HAF funding: $51,600 for 68‑70 Elizabeth Drive
• Approve $300 donation to The Rolling Barrage
• Deny accessory building variance at 20 Elizabeth Drive and order a review of lot‑coverage rules

Committee of the Whole (OPEN)

The Committee of the Whole will consider awarding a contract for 20 firefighter bunker gear sets to Brogan Fire and Safety for $88,550, HST included. Also up for discussion are skate sharpening services at Steele Community Centre, several home-based business applications, a strategic plan for 2026–2030, and updates on the waste transfer station. The meeting includes a delegation from the Curling Club.

• Award RFQ26-06 for firefighter bunker gear: $88,550 to Brogan Fire and Safety
• Award RFP26-05 for skate sharpening services at Steele Community Centre to ShipShape Skate Sharpening with $100 annual donation
• Home-based business applications at 84 Bennett Drive, 119 Yeager Street, and 9 Rickenbacker Road
• Presentation of Town of Gander Strategic Plan 2026–2030
• Waste Transfer Station on McCurdy Drive to open Saturday August 8, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Committee of the Whole (OPEN)

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several community events and service requests, including a $30,000 contract to host a Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club exhibition game on August 28. Other items include a roof repair quote for Cobb's Pond Rotary Park ($28,635), a request to explore hosting Play On! 2027 (cost $100K–$400K), and a donation request for The Rolling Barrage, a 200-rider motorcycle event. The committee also receives a Town Clerk's quarterly report and reviews a proposed skateboard park renovation phase 1.

• Contract with Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club: $30,000 plus HST for ice time, security, ushers, medical services for an August 28 exhibition game
• Roof repair quote for Cobb's Pond Rotary Park: $28,635 from M & J Eavestrough
• Play On! 2027 Newfoundland: request to explore hosting a street hockey event with estimated small-town cost of $100,000–$400,000
• The Rolling Barrage donation request: $5,000 for a meal for approximately 200 riders
• Request to send a letter of support for the 'No Pause – Keep the Snowbirds Flying' campaign from the City of Moose Jaw

Pre - Committee of the Whole Management

The Management Committee will review a report recommending the town retain its policy of not selling residential backland as a routine practice. Other agenda items include proposals for a Newfoundland Regiment hockey game at a $30,000 cost to the town, a possible Play On! event costing $100,000–$400,000, and a $28,635 roof repair at Cobb's Pond Rotary Park. The committee will also discuss a property tax reduction request and consider adoption of the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.

• Backland policy: staff recommend reaffirming that town-owned residential backland not be sold as routine practice
• NL Regiment Hockey Club exhibition game on August 28, 2026; town to provide $30,000 + HST in services
• Play On! 2027 Newfoundland proposal: hosting cost estimated between $100,000 and $400,000
• Cobb's Pond Rotary Park roof repairs: single quote of $28,635 from M & J Eavestrough
• Skateboard Park renovations: recommendation to proceed with phase 1

Regular Meeting of Council

Council is deciding on several items including approving a Records Management Policy and considering multiple development applications. Key decisions include allocating up to $112,585 in Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) funding for eight rental units at 112-138 Sullivan Avenue, approving side yard variances at 31 and 33 Waterton Street, and approving home-based businesses at 7 Tully Place, 172 Elizabeth Drive, and 184A Elizabeth Drive. Council also directs staff to prepare a Request for Proposals for the sale of municipal land behind Viscount Crescent and Cooper Boulevard for a potential mobile home community.

• Approve up to $112,585 in HAF funding for eight 3-bedroom rental units at 112-138 Sullivan Avenue
• Approve side yard variances from 3.0m to 2.85m at 31 and 33 Waterton Street for new dwellings
• Approve home-based businesses: AGAPE Holistic Acupuncture (7 Tully Place), BOAZ Auto Wash (172 Elizabeth Dr), A&L Ventures (184A Elizabeth Dr)
• Direct staff to prepare RFP for sale of municipal land behind Viscount Crescent and Cooper Blvd for affordable mobile home lots
• Donate chain-link fencing to SPCA and relocate accessory building from McCurdy Drive to Magee Road

Committee of the Whole (OPEN)

The committee will consider multiple home-based business applications, development variances, and infrastructure contracts. Key items include an open call for bids on Sullivan Avenue water and sewer upgrades Phase 2, a property tax reduction request, and several discretionary use approvals for home-based businesses.

• Open call for bids on Sullivan Avenue water and sewer upgrades Phase 2
• Property tax reduction request
• Home-based business applications at 7 Tully Place, 172 Elizabeth Dr, 184A Elizabeth Dr
• Sideyard variance at 31&33 Waterton Street
• Accessory building height variances at 17 McGrath Place and 400 Gander Bay Road

Committee of the Whole (OPEN)

The Committee of the Whole will consider adopting a Records Management Policy on second reading. Council will also discuss resident concerns about Clean Up Week timing, a request for a meeting regarding Eastgate subdivision issues, and a proposal to update the town skateboard park. Other items include summer programs, Canada Day, Festival of Flight plans, and reports on trail safety and dirt bike complaints.

• Second reading and adoption of Records Management Policy
• Resident concerns about Clean Up Week timing (June too early)
• Meeting request from Eastgate residents re: development concerns
• Skatepark user feedback for modernization and safety improvements
• Trail safety and maintenance complaint near residential area

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will vote on three home-based business applications: denying a holistic acupuncture service at 7 Tully Place, approving a spice blend business at 30 Wood Crescent, and approving a lawn care office at 46 Cochran Street. They will also accept the Gander Tourism Strategy 2026–2030 as a guiding document, give first reading to a new Records and Information Management Policy, and nominate Robert Turner to the Gander International Airport Authority Board.

• Deny home-based therapy service (acupuncture) at 7 Tully Place
• Approve home-based spice blend preparation at 30 Wood Crescent
• Approve lawn care home office at 46 Cochran Street
• Accept Gander Tourism Strategy 2026–2030 report
• First reading of Records and Information Management Policy

Special Meeting of Council

Council is deciding on two funding items: awarding a consulting contract to Colliers Project Leaders for $83,355 to develop an Expression of Interest for the Regional Event and Active Living Infrastructure Plan, and approving $20,000 each to the Gander Tennis Association and YQX running club from the Community Partnership Fund.

• Award consulting contract to Colliers Project Leaders for $83,355 plus 2% reimbursable expenses for Phase 1 of Regional Event and Active Living Infrastructure Plan
• Approve $20,000 capital funding for Gander Tennis Association
• Approve $20,000 capital funding for YQX running club

Regular Meeting of Council

Council reviews and votes on several planning items, including short-term rental permitting workflow, a subdivision variance at 520 Gander Bay Road, and a height variance at 3 Edwards Place. They also discuss a potential land partnership with Habitat for Humanity and approve a $1,000 sponsorship for a health foundation golf tournament. Water and wastewater quality reports are presented.

• Team sponsorship of $1,000 for Central Northeast Health Foundation's 26th Annual Golf for Health Tournament
• Approval of home office at 4 Griffin Place (North Star Property Inspections) and at 19 Mifflin Place (virtual assistant)
• Variance to allow 6.0m garage at 3 Edwards Place (10% over max height)
• Subdivision variance at 520 Gander Bay Road to create four 3,999 m² lots (under 4,050 m² minimum)
• Short-term rental permitting workflow presented for implementation

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will give second reading to a new Community Standards Bylaw covering noise, lighting, pests, and property maintenance, and will repeal three older bylaws. It will also approve amendments to the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations to allow more multi-unit housing and accessory dwellings, reducing parking minimums. Additionally, council will decide on several land development applications and sales.

• Second reading and adoption of Community Standards Bylaw (repeals Airgun By-Law 1994, Nuisance Regulations 2020, Adult Materials Display Regulations 2018)
• Approval of Municipal Plan Amendment No. 7 and Development Regulations Amendment No. 9 for housing modernization (multi-unit, accessory dwellings, reduced parking)
• Development of 8 commercial lots on Ward Street from municipally owned land
• Discretionary use approval for a cluster development at 112-138 Sullivan Avenue (two 4-plex buildings)
• Subdivision of Lots 288 and 289 Waterton Street into four residential properties

Regular Meeting of Council

Council is deciding on the adoption of an Accessory Building By-Law and the approval of bank credit facility limits. The body is also reviewing development applications for quick service restaurants and a home-based counselling service.

• Proposed $1,500 sponsorship for the 2025 PMA Annual Convention
• Approval of an Operating Line of Credit for $5,500,000 and Visa Business Cards limit of $350,000
• Discretionary use application for two quick service restaurants at 106 Trans-Canada Highway
• Home-based business application for J Roberts Counselling at 14A Jones Place
• Second reading and adoption of the Accessory Building By-Law

Regular Meeting of Council

Council is reviewing first readings for a Community Standards Bylaw and updated Accessory Building Regulations. The body is also discussing municipal plan amendments to allow for more diverse housing types.

• First reading of Community Standards Bylaw covering noise, lighting, and property maintenance
• First reading of amendments to Accessory Building Regulations
• Contract award to Scotiabank for banking services through December 31, 2029
• Purchase of 160 metric tonnes of salt from Avalon Coal Salt and Oil Ltd. for $37,368.56
• Tax exemption for Evangel Pentecostal Church residential units at 55 and 57 Elizabeth Drive

Special Meeting of Council

This special meeting of council is deciding on awarding a tender for the Gander Pumphouse Upgrades project. The recommended bid is from Rodco Mechanical at $2,898,000, which is under budget. The project is funded by provincial and federal sources.

• Award of tender #17-GI-24-00017 for Gander Pumphouse Upgrades to Rodco Mechanical (2014) Ltd for $2,898,000 (HST included)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will provide a $2,500 sponsorship to the Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) Symposium in May and approve several development applications and contracts, including a $500 travel subsidy for a local volleyball team and a $500 advertising contract extension for Gander Minor Hockey.

• Sponsorship of $2,500 for MNL Symposium
• Subdivision approval for 73 Bannock Street
• Home-based business permits for 7 Grandy Ave and 10 Morgan Drive
• Advertising contract extension with Gander Minor Hockey
• Travel subsidy of $500 for Looper's Volleyball Club

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will vote on adopting Municipal Plan Amendment #7 and Development Regulations Amendment #9 to support housing accessibility, and consider a development application at 230 Airport Boulevard for an apartment building or hotel. Other business includes adopting a new Public Communications Policy, accepting findings on a Code of Conduct complaint, and approving the 2026 meeting schedule. Several reports on water quality, snow clearing, and community events are also presented.

• Adoption of Municipal Plan Amendment #7, 2025 and Development Regulations Amendment #9, 2025 for housing modernization
• Development application at 230 Airport Boulevard for apartment building or hotel occupancy approved
• Public Communications Policy adopted, rescinding Policy A021
• Council accepts consultant findings on Code of Conduct Complaint #OCT2024
• Donation of $500 to Agricultural Industry Symposium (Jan 27–29, 2026)