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The Committee of the Whole moved several items forward to the Public Council meeting for final decisions, including the approval of Jonathan Park Phase 3 (63 residential units) subject to 34 conditions, a fence at Lanark Playground, and discounted ice rates for the 2027 U18AAA Atlantics. Council also agreed to advertise a discretionary use application for a subsidiary apartment at 1587 Topsail Road. No final decisions were made at this meeting; all items are recommendations for the next Public Council meeting.

• Moved Jonathan Park Phase 3 (63 units) to Public Council for decision, subject to 34 conditions.
• Moved re-allocation of funds for a fence at Lanark Playground to Public Council for decision.
• Moved discounted ice rates and pre-sale of 200 passes for U18AAA Atlantics 2027 to Public Council for decision.
• Agreed to advertise the Notice of Application for a subsidiary apartment at 1587 Topsail Road.
• Received department reports from Administration, Infrastructure, Recreation, Planning, and Public Works for information.

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The Town of Paradise council approved three development applications: a home-based pole dance instruction business at 8 Foxglove Street (subject to 10 conditions), an eight-lot residential infill subdivision at 2-26 Carberry Drive (subject to 26 conditions), and the 28-lot Evergreen Ridge subdivision Phase 1 (subject to 35 conditions). Council also awarded two contracts: a hydrology study and outfall naturalization for Adams Pond to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for $43,992.10 (HST included), and a turf maintenance material supply tender to EASTCHEM (NL) INC. for $12,526.09 (HST included). All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved home-based pole dance instruction business at 8 Foxglove Street, subject to 10 conditions (M26-185).
• Approved 8-lot residential infill subdivision at 2-26 Carberry Drive, subject to 26 conditions (M26-186).
• Approved 28-lot Evergreen Ridge subdivision Phase 1, subject to 35 conditions (M26-187).
• Awarded Adams Pond Trail Hydrology Study and Outfall Naturalization to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for $43,992.10 (M26-184).
• Awarded turf maintenance material supply tender to EASTCHEM (NL) INC. for $12,526.09 (M26-188).
• Adopted agenda, committee minutes, and council minutes (M26-181, M26-182, M26-183).
• Adjourned meeting at 6:23 pm (M26-189).

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The Committee of the Whole reviewed several staff recommendations and agreed to move them forward to the Public Council meeting for final decision. These items include a hydrology study, two residential subdivisions, and a turf maintenance contract.

• Moved $38,254.00 Adams Pond Trail hydrology study award to Stantec Consulting Ltd. to Public Council
• Moved approval of 28-lot Evergreen Ridge Phase 1 residential subdivision to Public Council
• Moved approval of 8-lot infill subdivision at 2-26 Carberry Place to Public Council
• Moved $12,526.09 turf maintenance material contract award to Eastchem (NL) Inc. to Public Council

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Council awarded a contract for a trails master plan and ordered the removal of an illegal structure near Mercers Pond. Council also confirmed a debris removal order for a property on Summit Drive.

• Awarded Community Trails Master Plan contract to Mills & Wright Landscape Architecture for $58,966.25 (Unanimous)
• Approved removal of illegal structure on Crown Lands shoreline reserve of Mercers Pond (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Order for removal of construction and miscellaneous debris at 107 Summit Drive (Unanimous)
• Adopted June 30, 2026 Public Council Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council will decide on adopting the 2025 audited financial statements, commercial insurance renewal, and several infrastructure and engineering items. They will also consider awarding engineering services for mobile generators and transfer switches, and approve a change notice for the town hall redevelopment project. Other items include soccer goals supply and additional facility space for public works.

• Adoption of 2025 audited financial statements
• Commercial insurance renewal for 2026-2027
• Kenmount Road Phase 1 engineering change order 4
• Award of engineering services for mobile generators and transfer switches
• Town Hall Redevelopment contract change notice 1

The Council approved a $3,356,670.03 service agreement for the Town Hall redevelopment and several engineering and maintenance expenses. Additional decisions included renewing commercial insurance, paying regional water and waste adjustment invoices, and purchasing soccer goals.

• Adopted 2025 audited financial statements (Unanimous)
• Approved 2026-2027 commercial insurance renewal with AON Reed Stenhouse for $549,797.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of 2025 Regional Wastewater Adjustment invoice to City of St. John’s (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of 2025 Regional Water Adjustment invoice to City of St. John’s (Unanimous)
• Accepted engineering change order for Kenmount Road project via Irvine Engineering Limited (Unanimous)
• Awarded mobile generator-transfer switch services to Jewer Bailey Consultants for $14,386.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved Town Hall redevelopment service agreement with Belfor Property Restoration for $3,356,670.03 (Unanimous)
• Accepted change order for Town Hall redevelopment with Belfor Property Restoration for $553,538.82 (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

This committee of the whole will discuss and potentially approve the 2025 audited financial statements, along with several infrastructure items including wastewater and water adjustments, a change order for Kenmount Road Phase 1, and a contract award for mobile generators. A presentation on the Paradise Park tree planting project will also be heard. Other items include a pool feasibility study and a home-based business permit.

• 2025 Audited Financial Statements
• Regional Wastewater and Water Adjustment Invoices
• Kenmount Road Phase 1 – Engineering Change Order 04
• Mobile Generator and Transfer Switches – Recommendation to Award
• Town Hall Redevelopment – Contemplated Change Notice 1

Council approved the 2025 audited financial statements by consensus, with ratification at the next public meeting. Other items were moved forward to the public council meeting for final decision, including payment of regional water and wastewater invoices, a change order for the Kenmount Road project, and a mobile generator contract. The pool feasibility study will be kept under consideration, and advertising for a home-based business at 8 Foxglove Street was approved.

• Approved 2025 audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Moved forward payment of $8,731 regional wastewater adjustment invoice to public meeting
• Moved forward payment of $313,707 regional water adjustment invoice to public meeting
• Moved forward engineering change order $24,944 for Kenmount Road Phase 1 to public meeting
• Moved forward awarding mobile generator/transfer switch contract to Jewer Bailey Consultants ($12,510) to public meeting
• Moved forward Town Hall redevelopment change notice #1 ($437,350) to public meeting
• Agreed to keep pool feasibility study under consideration
• Approved advertising notice for home-based business at 8 Foxglove Street

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts including concrete upgrades and repairs, asphalt maintenance, and permanent speed cushion installation. They will also consider a request to pause adoption of the 2025 National Building Code, review building permits for fences and a home-based business, and discuss waiving fees for Youth Ventures and impacts of Marine Atlantic on municipalities.

• 2026 Concrete Upgrades and Repairs Tender Award
• 2026 Asphalt Maintenance Program Tender Award
• Permanent Asphalt Speed Cushions results and award
• Request to pause adoption of the 2025 National Building Code
• Octagon Pond Development Phase 1B at 1655 Topsail Rd

Council approved the Octagon Pond Development Phase 1B unanimously. Multiple infrastructure contracts were awarded, including concrete upgrades ($605,512), asphalt maintenance ($478,006), and speed cushion installation ($119,600). Three fence permit applications were denied. A home-based bakery permit was approved. Councillors declared conflicts of interest on several items.

• Approved Octagon Pond Development Phase 1B (5-0)
• Awarded 2026 Concrete Upgrades contract to Clintar ($605,512) (5-0)
• Awarded 2026 Asphalt Maintenance contract to Parsons Paving ($478,006) (4-0, Deputy Mayor abstained)
• Awarded Permanent Speed Cushion Installation to Tri Star Excavating ($119,600) (5-0)
• Denied fence at 15 Lakewynds Drive (0-4)
• Denied fence at 399 St. Thomas Line (0-5)
• Denied fence at 45 Hillsdale Crescent (0-4)
• Approved home-based bakery at 50 Spracklin Boulevard (4-0, Deputy Mayor abstained)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Town of Paradise council will hold a virtual Committee of the Whole meeting on June 11, 2026. The primary substantive discussion involves reviewing a development approval for the Octagon Pond Phase 1B project at 1655 Topsail Road. Most of the agenda consists of standard procedural items like adopting the agenda and declaring conflicts of interest.

• Development approval review for Octagon Pond Phase 1B at 1655 Topsail Road

The Committee of the Whole agreed to forward the Octagon Pond Development Phase 1B application to the next Public Council meeting for a final decision. Staff recommended approval subject to 29 conditions, plus an additional condition for council input on landscaping. All council members present voted in favour.

• Approved to move Octagon Pond Development Phase 1B to Public Council meeting (5-0)

Public Council Meeting

The town council will discuss and potentially approve the Multi-Year Capital Work Program for 2027-2031. They will also consider change orders for the STL Wastewater Treatment Plant and Kenmount Road Phase 1, permit fee adjustments at 18 Archibald Drive, and a development approval at 19 Halliburton Street. Proclamations for Pride Month, Recreation Month, and Spinal CSF Leak Awareness Week are scheduled.

• Multi-Year Capital Work Program 2027-2031
• STL Wastewater Treatment Plant – Engineering Contemplated Change Notice 005
• Kenmount Road Phase 1 – Contemplated Change Notice 06
• 18 Archibald Drive – Permit fees
• 19 Halliburton Street – Development Approval for accessory building

Council approved the 2027-2031 Multi-Year Capital Works program and several infrastructure contracts. Key approvals included a $611,354 change order to extend Kenmount Road Phase 1, a $113,678 purchase of carbide cutting edges, and an $88,234 asphalt supply contract. Sewer connection fees at 18 Archibald Drive were waived, and a development permit for 19 Halliburton Street was granted. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 2027-2031 Multi-Year Capital Works program (unanimous)
• Approved $611,354 Kenmount Road Phase 1 extension change order (unanimous)
• Approved $2,875 STL Wastewater Treatment Plant change order (unanimous)
• Ratified waiver of sewer connection fees for 18 Archibald Drive (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building at 19 Halliburton Street with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved $113,678 purchase of carbide cutting edges (unanimous)
• Awarded $88,234 hot mix asphalt contract to Farrell's Excavating (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Town of Paradise Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially approve change notices for the STL Wastewater Treatment Plant and Kenmount Road Phase 1, as well as contracts for hot mix asphalt and carbide cutting edges for snow clearing. Routine department reports and permits are also on the agenda.

• STL Wastewater Treatment Plant – Engineering Contemplated Change Notice 005
• Kenmount Road Phase 1 – Contemplated Change Notice 06
• Supply of Hot Mix Asphalt contract
• Carbide Cutting Edges for 2026/2027 Winter Season contract

The Committee of the Whole made no final decisions during this meeting. All items discussed – including change orders for the STL Wastewater Treatment Plant and Kenmount Road Phase 1, as well as contracts for hot mix asphalt and carbide cutting edges – were unanimously agreed to be forwarded to the next Public Council meeting for final approval. The meeting also received informational reports from several departments.

• Forwarded STL Wastewater Treatment Plant CCN 005 ($2,500) to public meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded Kenmount Road Phase 1 CCN 06 ($531,612.73) to public meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded supply of hot mix asphalt contract to Farrells Excavating ($76,725) to public meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded purchase of carbide cutting edges from Western Hydraulics 2000 to public meeting (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council will decide on a proposed amendment to the Snow Clearing By-law. They will also consider several development approvals, including for Picco Ridge Phase 3 and 387 St. Thomas Line. Other items include community grants, IT hardware purchase, and events like Hockey Helps the Homeless.

• Proposed Snow Clearing By-law Amendment No.1, 2026
• Carberry Place Water and Sewer Project – Contemplated Change Notice 02
• Development approval for Picco Ridge Phase 3
• Development approval for 387 St. Thomas Line (major subdivision)
• 2026 Community Grants program

Council approved the 119-lot residential subdivision Picco Ridge Phase 3 subject to 24 conditions, with one councillor recused. Also approved $80,000 in community grants, $92,278 in IT equipment, and a $42,896 change order for the Carberry Place watermain. A fence variance at 2 Canary Place was unanimously denied.

• Approved 119-lot Picco Ridge Phase 3 subdivision (6-0)
• Denied fence at 2 Canary Place (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 in community grants (unanimous)
• Approved $92,278 IT hardware purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $42,896 change order for Carberry Place watermain (unanimous)
• Approved waiving $455 rental fee for Arts in Paradise exhibition (unanimous)
• Approved 50% ice rental discount for Hockey Helps the Homeless (unanimous)
• Approved snow clearing by-law amendment (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is deciding on several operational and policy items, including a request to pause the adoption of the 2025 National Building Code, a change notice for the Carberry Place water and sewer project, and amendments to the snow clearing by-law. They are also considering development approvals for Picco Ridge Phase 3 and other properties, as well as procurement contracts for IT hardware and granular materials.

• Request to pause adoption of the 2025 National Building Code
• Carberry Place Water and Sewer Project – Contemplated Change Notice 02
• 2026 IT Hardware Purchase
• Proposed Snow Clearing By-law Amendment No.1, 2026
• Picco Ridge Phase 3 - Development Approval

Council deferred a request to pause adoption of the 2025 National Building Code to obtain additional information. Council also agreed to join the Regional Reconciliation Circle with First Light. All other agenda items were moved forward to the next Public Council meeting for final decision.

• Deferred request to pause adoption of 2025 National Building Code (6-0, Antle excused)
• Approved joining Regional Reconciliation Circle with First Light (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will vote on a funding application for a culvert replacement on Windmill Road under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) and award a landscape maintenance contract. They will also consider a yearend adjustment for St. John's Regional Fire services, approve a Hockey Fights Cancer fundraiser game, and set a turf rental rate for Paradise Minor Lacrosse. The meeting includes several proclamations for health awareness months and weeks.

• Windmill Road culvert CCBF funding application
• Award of landscape maintenance contract
• St. John's Regional Fire 2025 yearend adjustment
• Hockey Fights Cancer fundraiser game approval
• Paradise Minor Lacrosse turf rental rate

The council awarded a $32,430 landscape maintenance contract to O'Neills Gardenland Ltd. and applied for $34,022.52 in Canada Community Building Fund for a culvert project. They also approved paying $89,916.89 to St. John's Regional Fire, waived fees for a hockey fundraiser, and set a community group turf rental rate of $112.50/hour.

• Approved paying $89,916.89 to St. John's Regional Fire (unanimous)
• Applied for $34,022.52 CCBF funding for Windmill Road Culvert (5-0, 2 conflicts)
• Awarded landscape maintenance contract to O'Neills Gardenland Ltd., $32,430 (unanimous)
• Waived $517.50 box office policy split and $340 ice rental for Hockey Fights Cancer fundraiser (unanimous)
• Set community group turf rental rate at $112.50/hour (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and make decisions on several items including awarding a landscape maintenance contract, applying for funding for the Windmill Road culvert replacement, approving Picco Ridge Phase 3 development, and considering a year-end adjustment for the St. John's Regional Fire Department. Other items include a Hockey Fights Cancer game and a turf rental rate for Paradise Minor Lacrosse.

• Award of Landscape Maintenance Contract
• Windmill Road Culvert - CCBF Funding Application
• Picco Ridge Phase 3 - Development Approval
• SJRFD 2025 Year End Adjustment for Operating Deficit
• Paradise Minor Lacrosse Turf Rental Rate

Council deferred the development approval for Picco Ridge Phase 3 to obtain additional information. Six other staff recommendations were moved forward to the public meeting, including paying a $86,916.89 fire services invoice, awarding a two-year landscape maintenance contract, and applying for $29,584.80 in culvert funding. Council also approved waiving ice rental fees for a charity hockey game and setting a discounted turf rental rate for Paradise Minor Lacrosse.

• Deferred Picco Ridge Phase 3 development approval pending more info (unanimous, Maher recused)
• Moved forward payment of $86,916.89 to St. John's for 2025 fire services (unanimous 7-0)
• Moved forward award of landscape maintenance contract to O'Neills Gardenland Ltd. for two years plus options (unanimous 7-0)
• Moved forward application for $29,584.80 CCBF funding for Windmill Road culvert (5-0, Street & Hiscock recused)
• Moved forward waiver of ice rental fees ($857.50) and change in gate ratio for Hockey Fights Cancer game (unanimous 7-0)
• Moved forward discounted turf rental rate of $112.50/hr for Paradise Minor Lacrosse (unanimous 7-0)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will consider awarding contracts for 2026 material testing and Neary Road water and sewer upgrades. They will also review a revision to the Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund submission for the STL Forcemain Twinning project. Other items include approving a request for quotes for recreation bleachers and a tree planting RFP, as well as permits for developments on St. Thomas Line and Carberry Place.

• Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund submission revision (STL Forcemain Twinning)
• Neary Rd Water and Sewer - Recommendation of Award
• 265-267 St. Thomas Line - Development Approval
• 2-26 Carberry Place - Approval in Principle
• Recreation Facility Bleachers – Request for Quotes 2026

The council awarded the Neary Road water and sewer project to Mercer Civil Corp for $2,684,164.40. It also approved a $731,366.88 tree planting contract for Paradise Park, an $64,431.05 bleacher installation, and a development subdivision at 265-267 St. Thomas Line. An approval in principle for a Carberry Place subdivision was initially defeated but later approved on a second motion.

• Approved $2,684,164 Neary Road water and sewer contract (unanimous)
• Approved $731,366.88 Paradise Park tree planting contract (unanimous)
• Approved $64,431.05 bleacher supply and installation (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision at 265-267 St. Thomas Line (5-0, 1 conflict)
• Approved groundwater assessment for Dawe's Road development (5-0, 1 conflict)
• Approved 2-26 Carberry Place subdivision after deferral motion defeated (3-3) then approved (unanimous)
• Approved change order pricing for security services (unanimous)
• Approved no objection to Conception Bay South plan amendments (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The committee will consider a CHIF application for twinning the St. Thomas Line forcemain. Other items include awarding contracts for Neary Road water/sewer and 2026 materials testing, approving a groundwater assessment for a proposed residential development at Dawe's Road, and reviewing several development permits. They will also discuss recreation facility bleachers and a tree planting RFP for Paradise Park.

• CHIF Application for St. Thomas Line Forcemain Twinning
• Neary Road Water and Sewer – Recommendation of Award
• 2026 Materials Testing – Recommendation of Award
• Groundwater Assessment for proposed residential development at Dawe's Road
• Permits: 2-26 Carberry Place (8 lots), 265 St. Thomas Line (3 lots), 19 Halliburton Street (accessory building)

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to recommend awarding the Neary Road Water and Sewer project to Mercer Civil Corp. for $2,334,056. They also advanced a revised CHIF application for the St. Thomas Line Forcemain Twinning project and approved several other contract recommendations, including material testing, bleachers, tree planting, and security services. A groundwater assessment for a proposed residential development at Dawe's Road was allowed with conditions, with Councillor Carew abstaining due to conflict.

• Recommended award of Neary Road water/sewer contract to Mercer Civil Corp. ($2,334,056) (5-0)
• Advanced revised CHIF application for St. Thomas Line forcemain twinning (5-0)
• Recommended award of 2026 Materials Testing standing offers to GeoMaterials, WSP, Stantec (5-0)
• Recommended award of recreation bleachers to Coastline Specialties Ltd. ($56,027) (5-0)
• Recommended award of Paradise Park tree planting RFP to Murray's Landscape Services ($635,971) (5-0)
• Approved change order for security services due to minimum wage increase (5-0)
• Allowed groundwater assessment for Dawe's Road residential development with conditions (4-0, Carew abstained)
• Received referral from Conception Bay South for municipal plan amendment (5-0)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will hold a virtual public meeting to adopt minutes, make proclamations (World Autism Day, Green Shirt Day, Organ Donation Week), and decide on several administrative items. Key decisions include extending the 2026 pavement marking contract and reallocating multi-year capital works funding.

• 2026 Pavement Marking Contract Extension – recommendation of award
• Multi-Year Capital Works (MYCW) Funding Reallocation
• 316B St. Thomas Line – permit for single-family dwelling
• Proclamations: World Autism Day, Green Shirt Day, National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week

Council approved reallocating $2,979,746.00 in unspent cost-shared funding from multiple water and sewer projects to the Lift Station 10 project, and accepted revised multi-year capital works agreements. A one-year extension of the pavement marking contract ($274,400.76) was awarded. A single-family dwelling permit at 316B St. Thomas Line was unanimously denied.

• Awarded one-year extension to Modern Paving pavement marking contract, $274,400.76 (unanimous)
• Reallocated $2,142,484 from Water/Sewer #17-MYCW-22-00058 to Lift Station 10 #17-MYCW-22-00057 (unanimous)
• Accepted revised 2020-2023 MYCW funding agreement (unanimous)
• Reallocated $514,105 from Drovers Road and $323,157 from Carberry Place to Lift Station 10 (unanimous)
• Accepted revised 2023-2026 MYCW funding agreement (unanimous)
• Denied single-family dwelling application at 316B St. Thomas Line (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several infrastructure and development items. Discussions include a recommendation for a pavement marking contract extension and multi-year capital works funding reallocations.

• 2026 Pavement Marking Contract Extension - Recommendation of Award
• Multi-Year Capital Works Funding Reallocations
• Community Garden – Future Sites
• Propane Cannon Use for Seagull Deterrence
• 316B St. Thomas Line - Development Approval

The Committee of the Whole discussed several recommendations to be moved forward for decision at the Public Council meeting. These include a pavement marking contract extension, water and sewer funding reallocation, and the use of propane cannons for seagull deterrence.

• Recommended 2026 Pavement Marking Contract extension to Modern Paving Limited ($274,400.76) (6-0)
• Recommended reallocation of water and sewer funding to Lift Station 10 project (6-0)
• Agreed with staff recommendation to not pursue additional community garden sites at this time (6-0)
• Recommended permitting propane cannon use for seagull deterrence at 1345 Topsail Road (6-0)
• Recommended refusal of development application for 316B St. Thomas Line (6-0)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council is meeting to review various administrative, infrastructure, and public works matters. Discussion includes potential upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant and several municipal orders.

• New Public Works Depot - Recommendation of Award for Owner Advisor Services
• WWTP – SCADA System Upgrades (Change Notice 003)
• WWTP – Two Automatic Grab Samplers (Change Notice 004)
• Home Based Business permit for 242 Elizabeth Drive
• Rescinding of orders for 1 Croydon Street, 11 Dina Place, 15 Dina Place, and 9 Willow Drive

Council approved updated compensation and purchasing policies, awarded multiple infrastructure contracts, and rescinded several property orders. Additionally, a home-based business permit was approved for Elizabeth Drive.

• Adopted updated Compensation Policies (CS-023) (Unanimous)
• Adopted updated Purchasing Policy (CS-020) (Unanimous)
• Awarded WSP E&I Canada Limited $550,633.80 for New Public Works Depot owner advisor services (Unanimous)
• Approved R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd. $14,932.75 for WWTP SCADA system upgrades (Unanimous)
• Approved R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd. $278,764.60 for two automatic grab samplers at WWTP (Unanimous)
• Approved home-based personal service business at 242 Elizabeth Drive (Unanimous)
• Rescinded vehicle and debris removal orders for 1 Croydon Street, 11 Dina Place, 15 Dina Place, and 9 Willow Drive (Unanimous)
• Awarded Saunders Equipment Ltd. $523,250.00 for a new refuse truck with automated arm (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review updates to purchasing and management compensation policies. Discussion includes wastewater treatment plant upgrades, rescinding several property orders, and acquiring new municipal vehicles.

• WWTP SCADA System Upgrades (Change Notice 003)
• WWTP Automatic Grab Samplers (Change Notice 004)
• Rescinding orders for 1 Croydon Street, 11 Dina Place, 15 Dina Place, and 9 Willow Drive
• Supply and delivery of three new pickup trucks
• Refuse truck with automated lifting arm

The Committee of the Whole reviewed multiple recommendations for upcoming decisions at a public Council meeting. These include updates to purchasing and compensation policies, wastewater treatment plant upgrades, and vehicle purchases.

• Moved updated Purchasing Policy (CS-020) to Public Council (5-0)
• Moved Management Compensation Policy amendment to Public Council (5-0)
• Moved $14,932.75 SCADA system upgrade change order to Public Council (5-0)
• Moved $278,764.60 automatic sampler change order to Public Council (5-0)
• Moved rescinding of debris orders for 1 Croydon St, 11 Dina Pl, 15 Dina Pl, and 9 Willow Dr to Public Council (5-0)
• Moved $172,355.10 pickup truck tender award to Hickman Motors Ltd to Public Council (5-0)
• Moved $523,250.00 refuse truck purchase from Saunders Equipment Ltd to Public Council (5-0)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council will review several administrative policies including collection and low income property tax assistance. The meeting includes discussions on water and sewer changes, public works equipment, and the rescinding of various orders.

• 2026 Collection Policy
• Low Income Property Tax Assistance Policy
• Neary Road Water and Sewer – Engineering Change Order 1
• Pool Feasibility change order regarding public presentation
• Hiring of additional front-end loaders for 2026

Council adopted new collection and low-income property tax assistance policies. They approved engineering change orders for water/sewer projects and municipal pool feasibility, while rescinding multiple property compliance orders. Additionally, the town ratified hiring more front-end loaders and approved a new wastewater pump purchase.

• Adopted 2026 Collection Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Low Income Property Tax Assistance Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Neary Road water/sewer engineering change order for $4,416.00 (unanimous)
• Accepted pool feasibility public consultation change order for $3,162.50 (unanimous)
• Rescinded debris and vehicle removal orders for 13 Dina Place, 1300 Topsail Road (two locations), 35 Angel's Road, and 8 Ashley Place (unanimous)
• Ratified hiring of 6 front-end loaders for snow clearing (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of wastewater pump from Xylem Solutions for $127,311.90 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several administrative policies and infrastructure change orders. Discussion includes water and sewer changes, pool feasibility, and various property orders to be rescinded.

• Neary Road Water and Sewer - Engineering Change Order 1
• Pool Feasibility – Change Order
• Rescinding of orders for Civic 13 Dina Place, Civic 1300 Topsail Road (Cedar Plaza and No Frills), Civic 35 Angel's Road, and Civic 8 Ashley Place
• Woodstock Liftstation Repairs 2026
• Collection Policy and Low-income Tax Assistance Policy

The Committee of the Whole reviewed multiple recommendations regarding collections, tax assistance, and infrastructure projects. All discussed items were agreed upon to be moved forward to the Public Council meeting for final decision.

• Moved Collections Policy recommendation to Public Council
• Moved Low Income Property Tax Assistance Policy renaming to Public Council
• Moved Neary Road water/sewer change order to Public Council
• Moved Municipal Pool feasibility study public session change order to Public Council
• Moved rescinding of five property compliance orders to Public Council
• Moved Woodstock Lift Station pump purchase to Public Council

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council will meet virtually to discuss several municipal items including infrastructure, recreation, and public works. Key discussions include potential changes to fireworks regulations and the hiring of heavy equipment for snow removal.

• Noise and Nuisance By-Law revisions to regulate fireworks
• Hiring heavy equipment to assist with snow removal
• Windmill Road culvert CCBF fund revision
• Mobile message sign purchase approval
• 20 Archibald Drive permit fees

The Council ratified a janitorial services contract and approved the purchase of a mobile message board. They also approved a revised funding application for the Windmill Road Culvert project and updated the EDIA Committee terms of reference.

• Ratified one-year janitorial services contract with The Cleaning Company ($478,584.00) (7-0)
• Approved purchase of mobile message board from Construction Signs ($30,964.90) (7-0)
• Amended Windmill Road Culvert CCBF fund application to $341,757.00 (5-0, 2 abstentions due to conflict)
• Approved amended terms of reference for the EDIA Committee (7-0)
• Amended Noise and Nuisance By-Law BL-PPS-02 regarding fireworks (7-0)
• Ratified waiver of sewer connection fees for 20 Archibald Drive (7-0)
• Ratified hiring of 10 Tandem Dump Trucks for snow removal (7-0)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several departmental reports and decision notes. Discussion items include a mobile message sign purchase, a cleaning contract award, and a proposed fireworks by-law revision.

• Mobile Message Sign - Purchase Approval
• Award of Cleaning Contract 2026
• Windmill Road Culvert - CCBF Funding Revision
• Adjustment to Terms of Reference – EDIA Committee
• Recommended By-Law Revision to Address Concerns About Fireworks

The Committee of the Whole discussed various staff recommendations regarding infrastructure, by-laws, and committee terms. All items discussed were agreed upon to be moved forward to the upcoming Public Council meeting for final decisions or ratification.

• Moved mobile message sign purchase from Construction Signs to Public Council (7-0)
• Moved janitorial services contract award to The Cleaning Company to Public Council (7-0)
• Moved Windmill Road Culvert funding amendment to Public Council (4-0)
• Moved EDIA Committee Terms of Reference amendment to Public Council (7-0)
• Moved Noise and Nuisance By-Law fireworks revision to Public Council (7-0)
• Approved advertising Notice of Application for Discretionary Use at 242 Elizabeth Drive (7-0)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council will meet to discuss several municipal items including infrastructure updates and community proclamations. The agenda includes a contemplated change notice for Carberry Place water and sewer services and a development approval for St. Thomas Line.

• Carberry Place Water and Sewer – Contemplated Change Notice #3
• 122-124 St. Thomas Line - Development Approval
• 2026 Low Income Tax Assistance Program
• Proclamations for 211 Day, Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and White Cane Week

Council approved a 25% discount for the Low Income Tax Assistance Program and accepted a $31,050.00 credit for the Carberry Place Water and Sewer Project. Additionally, development was approved for six subsidiary apartments at 122-124 St. Thomas Line.

• Approved 25% discount under Low Income Tax Assistance Program (Unanimous)
• Accepted $31,050.00 credit for Carberry Place Water and Sewer Project (Unanimous)
• Approved construction of six subsidiary apartments at 122-124 St. Thomas Line (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several departmental reports and decision notes. Topics include water and sewer updates, community robotics, and development approvals.

• Carberry Place Water and Sewer – Contemplated Change Notice #3
• 122-124 St. Thomas Line Advertisement - Development Approval
• Low Income Tax Assistance Program
• 2026 First Robotics Competition

Council agreed to move several recommendations to the Public Council meeting for final decision. These include a new needs-based low-income tax program, a change order for the Carberry Place water project, and a residential development application.

• Moved expanded 25% Low Income Tax Assistance Program to public meeting (6-0)
• Moved Carberry Place Water and Sewer Change Order #3 to public meeting (6-0)
• Moved proposal to decline First Robotics rental of ice surfaces to public meeting (6-0)
• Moved 122-124 St. Thomas Line development approval to public meeting (6-0)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will meet virtually to address administrative and corporate services. The primary item for discussion is the 2026 Budget.

• Budget 2026

The Town of Paradise Council adopted the 2026 Budget with total revenues and expenditures of $52,048,291.00. Council also approved the 2026 Schedule of Tax Rates and the 2026 Fee Schedule.

• Adopted the Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the 2026 Budget totaling $52,048,291.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted the 2026 Schedule of Tax Rates and Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:04 pm (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Council is scheduled to meet virtually to discuss various administrative and infrastructure matters. Items include street maintenance changes, cleaning services for town buildings, and the purchase of a municipal sidewalk blower.

• 2025 Street Maintenance - Change Order 01
• Provision of Temporary Cleaning Services: Town Buildings
• New Municipal Sidewalk Blower with Attachments
• Town Commissioner for the 2026 Tax Year

Council approved a change order for street maintenance, an interim cleaning contract, and the purchase of a municipal sidewalk blower. Mitch Moran was also appointed as Town Commissioner for 2026.

• Appointed Mitch Moran as Town Commissioner for 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved $173,257.16 street maintenance change order to Modern Paving Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Awarded interim weekly cleaning contract to Kelloway Construction Ltd for $14,375 per week (Unanimous)
• Awarded sidewalk blower tender to Saunders Equipment Ltd for $274,713.15 (Unanimous)