Paradise public meetings in 2021

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting virtually to consider the 2022 budget, several development approvals and orders, contract renewals, and other committee business. The agenda includes items from four standing committees, with decisions or discussions expected on permits, orders, and memos.

• 2022 Budget
• Development approvals for 616 St. Thomas Line, 6 Kate Marie Place, 20 Paradise Road, 1187 Kenmount Road, and 8-9 Nicholas Quinn Place
• Rescind orders at 30 Clearview Heights (three items) and order at 17 Byrne's Road
• Contract renewal for telephone services
• 2021 Regional Fire Service Costs

Council unanimously adopted the 2022 operating budget of $39,441,354, along with the tax and fee schedules. Several development applications were approved or refused, including a home-based animal boarding facility and a kickboxing training center, while a home-based doctor's office was denied. Contracts for telephone services, regional fire costs, and food service and skate sharpening agreements were also awarded.

• Adopted 2022 budget of $39,441,354 (unanimous)
• Approved home-based animal boarding/daycare at 616 St. Thomas Line (unanimous)
• Refused home-based doctor's office at 6 Kate Marie Place (unanimous)
• Approved demolition and 4-unit row dwelling at 20 Paradise Road (unanimous)
• Approved kickboxing training facility at 1187 Kenmount Road (unanimous)
• Approved temporary sales office at 8-9 Nicholas Quinn Place (unanimous)
• Renewed Bell Aliant telephone contracts for $33,810 (unanimous)
• Awarded 5-year food service agreement to 51351 Newfoundland and Labrador LTD (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting virtually to consider several infrastructure contracts, including generator maintenance, softball field and solar lights, and water/sewer work on Moonlight Drive. They will also discuss a playground, snow clearing policy revisions, and a regional economic development study. Most items are memos for discussion or decision; no final votes are listed on the agenda.

• Award of Generator Preventative Maintenance Contract
• Milton Road Softball Lights & Paradise Park Solar Lights Tender Award
• Moonlight Drive Water & Sewer – Tender Award
• St. Thomas Line WWTP – UV Lights
• Snow Clearing Policy Revisions 2021B

Council awarded the Moonlight Drive water and sewer project to Bursey Excavating & Development Inc. for $1,020,696.38 and approved a Gas Tax funding increase to cover the deficit. Several other contracts were awarded, including generator maintenance, softball/solar lights, and protective clothing. The revised snow clearing policy was adopted, and the Kingsway Living personal care home proposal was conditionally approved.

• Awarded Moonlight Drive Water & Sewer Project to Bursey Excavating & Development Inc. for $1,020,696.38 (unanimous)
• Approved Gas Tax funding increase of $566,097.18 for Moonlight Drive project deficit (unanimous)
• Awarded Generator Preventative Maintenance Contract to Air Cooled Engine Services for $8,831.43 (unanimous)
• Awarded Milton Road Softball Lights & Paradise Park Solar Lights to Eastern Contracting Ltd for $57,810.13 (unanimous)
• Approved $12,455.35 for new UV light system components from Atlantic Purification Systems Ltd (unanimous)
• Adopted revised snow clearing policy (IPW-011) effective December 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Ratified conditional approval of Personal Care Home at 1907 Topsail Road (unanimous)
• Approved $82,445.08 for protective clothing from Vallen and Work Authority (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on November 16, 2021, will consider routine procedural items (adoption of agenda, minutes) and receive committee updates. Key items include a 2022-2023 Municipal Infrastructure Funding Application, a cleaning contract extension, purchases for snow clearing equipment, and policies for commemorative benches and facility rentals. The council will also review an order for 49 Brougham Drive and an RFP for the Dianne Whelan Multi Sport Turf Design Build.

• 2022-2023 Municipal Infrastructure Funding Application
• Cleaning Contract Extension
• Purchase of Cutting Edges for Snow Clearing Equipment
• Purchase of Shoes for Larue Snowblowers
• 21-REC-0008 RFP Dianne Whelan Multi Sport Turf Design Build

Council unanimously approved applying for $8,832,000 in 2022-2023 municipal infrastructure cost-shared funding, with the town contributing $2,764,000. They also approved several contracts and policy changes, including extending a cleaning contract, purchasing snow equipment, and adopting new facility rental and commemorative bench policies.

• Approved $8.83M infrastructure funding application (unanimous)
• Confirmed order for stairwell at 49 Brougham Drive (unanimous)
• Extended cleaning contract with Kelloway Construction to Nov 2022 for $474,720 (unanimous)
• Purchased cutting edges for snow clearing equipment for $17,247.13 (unanimous)
• Purchased shoes for Larue snowblowers for $12,363.04 (unanimous)
• Awarded sidewalk blower contract to Saunders Equipment for $206,885 (unanimous)
• Adopted Commemorative Bench Policy RC-018 (unanimous)
• Adopted Facility Rental Policy RC-008, rescinded three old rental policies (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on November 2, 2021, will consider several development approvals, a mandatory vaccination policy, and contract options. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of minutes and committee updates, as well as specific memos on the vaccination policy, garbage calendar, and street line painting contract. A list of priorities for a meeting with the Minister is also scheduled for discussion.

• 20 Karwood Drive - Development Approval
• 47 Dawe's Road - Development Approval
• Picco Ridge Subdivision - Approval in Principle
• Mandatory Vaccination Policy
• Option to Extend Current Street Line Painting Contract

The Town of Paradise council approved a mandatory vaccination policy for all employees, council members, contractors, volunteers, and suppliers. They also approved several development applications, including a temporary sales office, a wharf, and two subdivisions, and awarded contracts for line painting and park engagement services.

• Approved mandatory vaccination policy for employees, council, contractors, volunteers, suppliers (unanimous)
• Approved temporary sales office at 20 Karwood Drive subject to 11 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved wharf construction at 47 Dawe's Road subject to no objections and 5 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 7-lot subdivision in Picco Ridge subject to 8 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 7-lot subdivision at 1723-1735 Topsail Road subject to 17 conditions (unanimous)
• Extended line painting contract with Clearaway Contracting to end of 2022 for $234,159.09 including HST (unanimous)
• Awarded RFP to Tract Consulting for Elizabeth Park engagement for $21,942.00 HST included (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Garbage & Recycling Guide quote from WaterWerks for $8,586.00 plus HST and postage (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including proclamations, minutes, and committee reports. Key items include a development approval, street rehabilitation, a retaining wall change order, and a school access road, though no decisions are final until voted on.

• 25 Balsomwood Road - Development Approval
• 5 Clevedon Crescent and 69 Angels Road - Orders
• 2021 Street Rehab – St. Anne’s Crescent (Email Poll Ratification)
• Squires Road Retaining Wall – Change Order No. 1
• McNamara Drive School Access Road

Council approved a development application for a wharf at 25 Balsomwood Road, subject to conditions, and rescinded two prior orders: one for a hornet's nest at 5 Clevedon Crescent and one for an unpermitted lodging house at 69 Angel's Road. Council also ratified an E-poll decision to spend up to $100,000 on asphalt resurfacing for St. Anne's Crescent, approved a change order for the Squires Road retaining wall, expanded the McNamara Drive school access project, and approved a contract for protective clothing. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved wharf construction at 25 Balsomwood Road, subject to conditions (unanimous)
• Rescinded order for hornet's nest removal at 5 Clevedon Crescent (unanimous)
• Rescinded order for unpermitted lodging house at 69 Angel's Road (unanimous)
• Ratified E-poll approval of up to $100,000 for asphalt resurfacing on St. Anne's Crescent (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Squires Road retaining wall at $7,705.52 to Eric Taylor Limited (unanimous)
• Expanded McNamara Drive School Access and Sidewalk project scope (unanimous)
• Approved $86,000 contract with Bellman's Industrial Supply for protective clothing (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

This is a routine public council meeting with procedural items: adopting the agenda and minutes, a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week, and a safety moment. The main business is electing a deputy mayor and appointing committees. No substantive policy decisions or financial items are listed.

• Election of Deputy Mayor
• Appointment of Committees
• Proclamation of Fire Prevention Week
• Adoption of agenda and minutes

The council elected Kimberley Street as Deputy Mayor for the term, with Councillor Laurie and Quilty moving and seconding the motion, which carried unanimously. Mayor Bobbett then announced committee appointments, including Street as chair of the Planning and Protective Services Committee. The meeting also included a proclamation of Fire Prevention Week and adoption of the agenda and previous minutes, with two councillors abstaining from the minutes vote due to non-attendance.

• Elected Kimberley Street as Deputy Mayor (unanimous)
• Appointed council committees and external representatives
• Proclaimed October 3-9, 2021 as Fire Prevention Week
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted September 21, 2021 minutes (abstentions: Carew, Vaters)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda and minutes, and receiving committee reports. Key items include an approval-in-principle for a permit at 252 Paradise Road, several property orders on Topsail Road and Christopher Street, and a request for proposals for a T'Railway education and signage plan. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions listed.

• 252 Paradise Road - Approval in Principle
• Orders for 1764 Topsail Road and 4 Christopher Street (formerly 1766 Topsail Road)
• Updated Traffic Regulations 2021 memo
• Archibald Drive Storm Sewer – Engineering Services Award
• RFP T'Railway Education and Signage Plan

Council refused an approval-in-principle for a row dwelling at 252 Paradise Road due to zoning violations, rescinded two prior orders (fill levelling and demolition) and confirmed a new demolition order for 4 Christopher Street. Council also awarded contracts for the Archibald Drive storm sewer ($122,569.30) and T'Railway signage ($31,924.00), and ratified several email-poll decisions. The meeting was the final one for the current council, with two councillors retiring.

• Refused approval-in-principle for row dwelling at 252 Paradise Road (unanimous)
• Rescinded fill levelling order at 1764 Topsail Road (unanimous)
• Rescinded demolition order at 4 Christopher Street (unanimous)
• Confirmed new demolition order at 4 Christopher Street (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 Town of Paradise Traffic Regulations (unanimous)
• Ratified email poll approving extension at 8 Bernard Drive with 12.5m setback (unanimous)
• Awarded Archibald Drive Storm Sewer Project to Progressive Engineering & Consulting Inc. for $122,569.30 (unanimous)
• Awarded T'Railway signage RFP to Mills and Wright Landscaping Architecture for $31,924.00 (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council meets virtually to handle routine business, including development approvals, committee reports, and funding decisions. Items include permits for specific properties, a development regulations amendment, gas tax funding, and contract amendments for infrastructure projects.

• 1483 Topsail Road, Unit F - development approval
• 122 St. Thomas Line subdivision - approval in principle
• Development Regulations Amendment 09-2021
• 2021 Gas Tax Top-Up Funding
• ICIP funding approval for Secondary Treatment (STL Treatment Plant)

Council unanimously accepted cost-shared funding for the St. Thomas Line Wastewater Treatment Plant secondary treatment project, with a total project cost of $18,300,000 and the Town's share set at $5,000,287. Council also approved several development applications, including a restaurant alcohol service at 1483 Topsail Road and a 6-lot subdivision at 118-122 St. Thomas Line. Orders for demolition at 18 Juniper Drive and hornet nest removal at 5 Clevedon Crescent were confirmed, while an order at 6 Jane Heights was rescinded. The meeting was largely procedural, with all motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $18.3M secondary treatment project at STL Wastewater Treatment Plant, Town share $5,000,287 (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol service for restaurant at 1483 Topsail Road Unit F, subject to 10 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 6-lot subdivision at 118-122 St. Thomas Line, subject to 9 conditions (unanimous)
• Confirmed demolition order for buildings at 18 Juniper Drive (unanimous)
• Rescinded order for accessory building at 6 Jane Heights (unanimous)
• Confirmed order to remove hornets nest at 5 Clevedon Crescent (unanimous)
• Adopted Development Regulations Amendment No. 09, 2021 (unanimous)
• Ratified $28,462.50 garage relocation quote at 102 Goldfinch Drive (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise public council meeting on August 17, 2021, will consider routine planning items, including development approvals and orders, as well as tax incentives for two businesses. The agenda also includes the 2020 audited financial statements and a heavy-duty vehicle replacement plan. Most items are listed for discussion or decision without detailed background in the agenda text.

• Development approval for 55 Cloudberry Drive
• Development approval for 1541 Topsail Road Unit 201
• Tax incentive for Eastern Valve
• Tax incentive for Virtual Marine
• 2020 Audited Financial Statements

Council approved a $104,000 payment for road widening at 1731 Topsail Road, including $36,000 for parallel line installation and connection fees, with Councillor English voting against. Council also adopted the 2020 audited financial statements, approved two home-based business permits, confirmed two demolition/fill orders, granted tax incentives to two businesses, and approved the purchase of a new pickup truck.

• Approved $104,000 for road widening at 1731 Topsail Road (against: Councillor English)
• Adopted 2020 audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved home-based aesthetics business at 55 Cloudberry Drive (unanimous)
• Approved home-based office at 1541 Topsail Road Unit 201 (unanimous)
• Confirmed demolition order for building at #4 Christopher Street (unanimous)
• Confirmed fill order at 1764 Topsail Road (unanimous)
• Granted 3-year tax incentive to Eastern Valve and Control Specialties Ltd. (unanimous)
• Granted 3-year tax incentive to Virtual Marine Technology Inc. (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including committee reports and several specific items. They will consider a development approval, property orders, an RFP for ERP implementation consulting, change orders for street rehab and line painting, and a playground award. The agenda is mostly procedural with concrete action items under committee reports.

• 55 Cloudberry Drive – Development Approval
• 30 and 32 Clearview Heights – Orders
• RFP – Consulting Services - ERP Implementation
• 2021 Street Rehab – Change Order No. 1
• Woodstock Gardens Playground Award

The Town of Paradise Council approved several contracts and permits, including a $344,912.60 playground development contract for Woodstock Gardens, a $158,424 ERP consulting contract with BDO Canada, and a home-based aesthetics studio at 55 Cloudberry Drive. Council also rescinded a 2018 order regarding a retaining structure at 30 and 32 Clearview Heights and approved change orders for street rehab and line painting. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $344,912.60 contract to Redwood Construction for Woodstock Gardens playground (unanimous)
• Awarded $158,424 ERP consulting contract to BDO Canada (unanimous)
• Approved home-based aesthetics and lash studio at 55 Cloudberry Drive (unanimous)
• Rescinded 2018 order for retaining structure at 30 and 32 Clearview Heights (unanimous)
• Approved $10,239.60 change order for 2021 Street Rehab to Weirs Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $20,125 change order for 2021 Line Painting to Clearaway Contracting (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda and minutes, and receiving committee reports. Key items include a development approval for 1 Port Rexton Place, an order regarding 6 Jane Heights, and discussions on voting by mail regulations and advance poll dates for the 2021 municipal election. The council will also consider a Gas Tax application for the Archibald Drive upgrading project.

• 1 Port Rexton Place – Development Approval
• 6 Jane Heights – Order
• 2021 Voting by Mail Regulations
• Advance Poll Dates 2021 Municipal Election
• Archibald Drive Upgrading – Gas Tax Application

The Town of Paradise council adopted the 2021 Voting by Mail Regulations and set two advance polls for the upcoming general election on September 18 and 25, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Council also approved a development at 1 Port Rexton Place with a variance and conditions, confirmed an order regarding an accessory building at 6 Jane Heights, and submitted a $891,130.10 gas tax application for the Archibald Drive upgrade. No reports were presented from the Infrastructure, Public Works, or Recreation committees.

• Adopted the 2021 Voting by Mail Regulations (M21-224)
• Set two advance polls for the 2021 municipal election: Sept 18 and Sept 25, 8am-8pm (M21-225)
• Approved residential lot at 1 Port Rexton Place with a frontage variance and 13 conditions (M21-222)
• Confirmed the order issued July 9, 2021 regarding an accessory building at 6 Jane Heights (M21-223)
• Submitted a Capital Investment Plan for $891,130.10 in Gas Tax Funding for Archibald Drive upgrading (M21-226)
• Adopted the agenda and minutes of the July 6, 2021 meeting (M21-220, M21-221)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m. (M21-227)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting virtually to consider development approvals, a transit pilot project fee waiver, infrastructure contracts, and recreation service awards. Several items involve potential contract awards and agreements, including a multi-sport turf RFP and an expropriation for road upgrades.

• 20 Karwood Drive - Development Approval
• 1959 Topsail Road - Development Approval
• Accessible Transit Pilot Project - Waiving of Annual Vehicle License Fee
• Paradise Road Upgrading Phase 4 - Expropriation
• RFP Award for Multi-Sport Turf

The Town of Paradise Council approved a 21-lot residential subdivision at 20 Karwood Drive, subject to 25 conditions. They also approved a development for outdoor dining with alcohol service at 1959 Topsail Road, and ratified several email poll decisions, including waiving annual vehicle license fees for accessible taxis and awarding a $2.5 million contract for a multi-sport turf field. Additionally, they approved the expropriation of land on Paradise Road for road upgrades and awarded a retaining wall project to Eric Taylor Limited for $37,777.50.

• Approved 21-lot residential subdivision at 20 Karwood Drive (S2021-015) with 25 conditions.
• Approved outdoor dining with alcohol service at 1959 Topsail Road, subject to no objections and 7 conditions.
• Ratified waiver of annual Taxicab Vehicle License Fee for accessible taxis (June 28, 2021 email poll).
• Approved design of new lift station to replace Lift Station 10, estimated cost $12.6M.
• Approved expropriation of land at 259, 321, and 350 Paradise Road for road upgrading.
• Awarded Squires Road Retaining Wall project to Eric Taylor Limited for $37,777.50 including HST.
• Accepted SHU-PAK offer of 1.5% bid price reduction and 1-year extended warranty for late recycling truck delivery.
• Ratified award of RFP for Adam's Pond Trail Amenities to Mills and Wrights Landscape Architecture for $23,810.75.

Public Council Meeting

Paradise Town Council approved the Mainstreet Redevelopment Plan, several development applications, and a security services contract. It also set the nomination period for the 2021 municipal election and refused a rezoning application for 10 Glenderek Drive.

• Approved the Mainstreet Redevelopment Plan (M21-196).
• Approved a basketball training facility at 1260 Kenmount Road, subject to conditions (M21-186).
• Approved a 65-lot subdivision at 5 St. Thomas Line, subject to conditions (M21-189).
• Refused rezoning for contractor's storage at 10 Glenderek Drive (M21-193).
• Awarded security services contract to Shannahan's Investigation & Security Ltd. for $31,164.67 annually (M21-194).
• Set 2021 municipal election nomination period as August 24-31, 2021 (M21-200).
• Approved purchase of eight accessible picnic tables for $14,835 (M21-203).
• Confirmed orders regarding fill at 11 Virden Place and a commercial vehicle at 49 Plateau Park (M21-191, M21-192).

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on June 1, 2021, will consider several development approvals and permits, including properties on Paradise Road, Three Island Pond Road, Shelburne Street, and Atlantica Drive. The council will also discuss policies on rescinding revocation orders and waiving fees for churches, as well as the 2021 street rehabilitation tender award and other committee reports.

• 49 Paradise Road - Approval in Principle
• 282 Three Island Pond Road - Development Approval
• 64 Shelburne Street - Development Approval
• 354 Three Island Pond - Development Approval
• 2021 Street Rehab – Tender Award

The Town of Paradise council approved several development applications, awarded contracts for street rehabilitation and IT services, and submitted capital works funding requests. They also increased annual donation amounts, approved donations, and set election nomination dates. All decisions were made unanimously unless noted.

• Approved 3-unit row dwelling subdivision at 49 Paradise Road (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building at 282 Three Island Pond Road (unanimous)
• Approved discretionary use for accessory buildings at 64 Shelburne Street (unanimous)
• Approved retaining wall & floating dock replacement at 354 Three Island Pond Road (unanimous)
• Rescinded order for fence at 29 Atlantica Drive (unanimous)
• Rescinded Revocation of Orders Policy and Waiving Fees for Churches Policy (unanimous)
• Awarded 2021 Street Rehab to Weirs Construction Ltd. for $748,531.55 (unanimous)
• Awarded IT Services RFP to Triware Technologies Inc. for $94,806 (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council approved several development applications, including a subdivision at 7 Maverick Place and a liquor license at 1310 Topsail Road, while refusing two others for non-compliance with regulations. Council also confirmed three property orders, transferred land for the McNamara Roundabout, and approved various financial items including insurance renewal and vehicle purchases. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved subdivision at 7 Maverick Place (unanimous)
• Refused accessory building at 47 Donna Road (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol service at 1310 Topsail Road (unanimous)
• Refused subsidiary apartment at 85 Spracklin Boulevard (unanimous)
• Confirmed orders at 33 Acharya Drive, 72 Canterbury Drive, 29 Atlantica Drive (unanimous)
• Approved land transfer to LT Property Developers Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $47,528.27 in write-offs (unanimous)
• Approved $316,730 insurance renewal (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on May 4, 2021, will address planning permits, property orders, a social media policy, vote-by-mail services, infrastructure projects, and a multi-sport turf RFP award. The meeting is virtual and includes proclamations for Compost Week, Tourism Awareness Month, and Health and Safety Week.

• 20 Karwood Drive – Approval in Principle
• 85 Spracklin Blvd – Development Approval
• 241 Paradise Road and 28 Stapleton's Road – Orders
• St. Thomas Line/Paradise Road Intersection Improvements – Gas Tax Project Cancellation
• Multi-Sport Turf RFP Award

Council approved an Approval in Principle for a 21-lot subdivision at 20 Karwood Drive, subject to eight conditions. A development application for 85 Spracklin Blvd was deferred back to the Planning and Protective Services Committee for further discussion. Council also confirmed two orders, rescinded and replaced social media policies, and approved several other administrative items.

• Approved 21-lot subdivision at 20 Karwood Drive (unanimous)
• Deferred development approval for 85 Spracklin Blvd to committee (unanimous)
• Confirmed order to remove commercial vehicle at 241 Paradise Road (unanimous)
• Confirmed order against auto sales business at 28 Stapleton's Road (unanimous)
• Rescinded social media policies CS-022 and CS-029, approved new Social Media Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Datafix to prepare vote-by-mail kits for 2021 election (unanimous)
• Ratified award of level column install to CIMCO for $13,581.55 (unanimous)
• Cancelled St. Thomas Line/Paradise Road intersection gas tax project ($435,289.76) (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council approved several development applications, including Phase 5 of Lakeside Subdivision and Phase 1 of Willowbanks Subdivision, and refused a development on Corcoran's Road due to floodplain concerns. Council also approved contracts for aerial photography, a BR+E exercise, traffic counts, and engineering services, among other items.

• Approved Phase 5 of Lakeside Subdivision (28 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved Phase 1 of Willowbanks Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved home-based business at 33 Alberton Drive (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building at 39 Sherbrooke Street (against: English, Street)
• Approved 3-unit row dwelling at 8 Dina Place (unanimous)
• Refused Corcoran's Road development (unanimous)
• Rescinded order for 2 Hickey's Road (unanimous)
• Refused tax incentive for The Wag Club (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on April 6, 2021, will consider several development permits, a new election management system, and public works equipment purchases. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and committee reports, with no major policy decisions listed.

• 118 St. Thomas Line – Approval in Principle
• 3 Nicholas Place – Development Approval
• 12 Kipawa Drive – Approval in Principle
• Goldfinch Water Supply – Approval in Principle
• 1342 Kenmount Road – Development Approval

Paradise council refused a single-family dwelling at 118 St. Thomas Line and a land subdivision at 12 Kipawa Drive, both for non-compliance with regulations. It approved a home-based business at 3 Nicholas Place, a temporary topsoil storage at 1342 Kenmount Road, renewed the Voterview election system for $18,975, and awarded a $318,748 snow-clearing truck contract. The Goldfinch water supply application was deferred.

• Refused single-family dwelling at 118 St. Thomas Line (unanimous)
• Approved home-based business at 3 Nicholas Place with conditions (unanimous)
• Refused subdivision at 12 Kipawa Drive (unanimous)
• Deferred water supply system at 48 Goldfinch Drive (unanimous)
• Approved temporary topsoil storage at 1342 Kenmount Road (unanimous)
• Renewed Voterview election system with DataFix for $18,975 (unanimous)
• Awarded $318,748 contract for tandem with snow clearing attachments to Western Star Trucks (unanimous)
• Approved $29,430 purchase of Larochelle parts from TTI Sales & Services (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on March 16, 2021, is a regular business meeting covering committee reports and decisions. Items include development approvals, a proposed land conveyance for the Copper Canyon Trail, a federal gas tax application, software purchases, and a 5-year agreement with a hockey school. The agenda is substantive, with multiple action items across committees.

• 31 Joshua Street - Development Approval
• 8 Ashley Place - Development Approval
• Proposed Copper Canyon Trail Land Conveyance & Fence Request
• 2021 Federal Gas Tax Application
• 5-Year Agreement - Power Edge Pro Hockey School

Council approved applications for Federal Gas Tax funding totaling $936,679 for sidewalk installation on McNamara Drive and street rehabilitation on Moonlight Drive. It also approved several development permits, a software purchase, and a 5-year hockey school agreement. All decisions were carried unanimously except for one reallocation of funds, which passed with one councillor against.

• Approved development at 31 Joshua Street to demolish and construct an accessory building, subject to conditions.
• Approved a home-based business at 8 Ashley Place, subject to conditions.
• Approved construction of a chain link fence along 82 St. Thomas Line and the proposed Copper Canyon Trail.
• Confirmed accessory building compliance at 1 Mayfair Avenue, requiring driveway relocation or modification.
• Approved application for Federal Gas Tax funding for McNamara Drive sidewalks ($450,000) and Moonlight Drive rehabilitation ($486,679).
• Approved moving forward with developing vote-by-mail regulations for elections.
• Approved purchase of CityWide Maintenance Manager software for $85,157.50.
• Approved 5-year agreement with Power Edge Pro Hockey School for annual hockey school at the Paradise Double Ice Complex.

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on March 2, 2021, will consider routine procedural items (call to order, safety moment, proclamations, adoption of agenda and minutes) and reports from several committees. Key items include a permit for Woodstock Gardens Subdivision Phase 5B, an annual donation program, ratification of a tax payment deadline extension, purchase of ERP software, water/sewer work on Moonlight Drive, and various equipment purchases. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.

• Woodstock Gardens Subdivision – Phase 5B permits
• Extension of deadline to pay taxes – ratification
• Purchase and implementation of ERP Software Solution – Diamond Municipal
• New MYCW Project – Moonlight Drive Water and Sewer
• Purchase of 16ft Quick Attach Blade, Hot Mix Asphalt, and 4x4 Quad ATV with Tracks

The Town of Paradise Council approved the purchase and implementation of an ERP software solution from Central Square Technologies for $562,793.90 including HST. They also approved applications for a new MYCW project for Moonlight Drive water and sewer ($878,000) and reallocated $559,030 in unspent MYCW funding to that project. Additionally, Council approved the purchase of a portion of Lot 9 McNamara Drive for $100,000 and applied for Canada Healthy Communities Initiative funding for Neil's Pond Brook Park ($250,000). All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Phase 5B of Woodstock Gardens subdivision (11 residential lots on Port Rexton Place) subject to 18 conditions.
• Extended the deadline for Annual Donation Program applications to April 30, 2021.
• Ratified the extension of the tax payment deadline to April 5, 2021.
• Approved purchase and implementation of ERP software from Central Square Technologies for $562,793.90 HST included.
• Approved application for new MYCW project for Moonlight Drive Water and Sewer in the amount of $878,000.
• Reallocated $559,030 in unspent MYCW funding to Moonlight Drive Water and Sewer.
• Approved extension of $7,500 to the St. Thomas Line Wastewater Treatment Plant Process Support contract with CBCL Limited.
• Approved purchase of a portion of Lot 9 McNamara Drive for $100,000.

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council approved several development permits, including a liquor license for 1641-5 Topsail Road, a two-lot subdivision at 29 Stapleton's Road, a home-based business at 8 Beaugart Avenue, a three-unit row housing at 8 Dina Place, and a five-lot subdivision at 284-310 Three Island Pond Road. Council also rescinded four prior orders, adopted the Economic Development Strategy Refresh 2021-2023, granted a three-year tax incentive to Ace WetClean and Laundry Ltd., accepted a legal fee proposal from Stewart McKelvey, approved a website refresh for $46,115, selected streets for the 2021 Street Rehab project, approved additional design fees for the McNamara Drive Roundabout, purchased five zero-turn mowers, approved a 5-year agreement with the Beaumont Hamel Cup, and approved resident-first registration for child programs. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved development for liquor license at 1641-5 Topsail Road (unanimous)
• Approved two-lot infill subdivision at 29 Stapleton's Road (unanimous)
• Approved home-based business at 8 Beaugart Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved row housing (3 units) at 8 Dina Place (unanimous)
• Approved five-lot subdivision at 284-310 Three Island Pond Road (unanimous)
• Rescinded orders for 234-236 St. Thomas Line, 25 Three Island Pond Road, 77 Trails End Drive, and 63 Round Pond Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Economic Development Strategy Refresh 2021-2023 (unanimous)
• Granted 3-year tax incentive to Ace WetClean and Laundry Ltd. (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

Council unanimously refused development approvals for Grand Meadows Phase 6 and Market Ridge's Silver Birch Crescent because the land is above the 180m elevation, per the Town's Water System Master Plan. Council also approved several property-related orders, purchases, and service contracts, and authorized vote-by-mail for the 2021 general election pending ministerial approval.

• Refused Grand Meadows Phase 6 development approval (unanimous)
• Refused 9-lot development on Silver Birch Crescent, Market Ridge (unanimous)
• Rescinded order for debris removal at 2 Cedar Drive (unanimous)
• Confirmed order for commercial vehicle parking at 2 Hickey's Road (unanimous)
• Confirmed order for commercial vehicle removal at 234-236 St. Thomas Line (unanimous)
• Confirmed order for loud music to cease at 77 Trails End Drive (unanimous)
• Authorized vote-by-mail for 2021 general election, pending ministerial approval (unanimous)
• Approved $17,560 + HST for Lift Station 10 monitoring to RVA Anderson (unanimous)