Paradise public meetings in 2022

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on December 20, 2022, includes committee reports and memos on development approvals, a fence regulation amendment, contract awards for the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, traffic calming engineering, road line painting, and a lift station, plus recreation facility closures and a Paradise Park Master Plan RFP. The meeting also includes routine items like adoption of agenda and minutes.

• Development approvals for 28 Balsamwood Road, 17 Balsomwood Road, 1378 Topsail Road, and 20 Reardon Avenue
• Order regarding 9 Tranquil Place
• Amendment to Fence and Retaining Wall Regulations for corner lots
• Award of 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
• Award of engineering services for Karwood Drive/Topsail Road traffic calming and pedestrian median

Council approved a major contract for the construction of Lift Station #10 and awarded several other engineering and planning contracts. They also approved multiple development permits and updated fence regulations.

• Awarded Lift Station #10 construction contract to Olympic Construction Limited for $23,590,775.87 (5-2)
• Awarded 2023 Line Painting contract to Clearaway Contracting Ltd for $242,955.00
• Awarded 2023-2027 Strategic Plan consulting to Intelligent Futures Inc. for $59,596.45
• Awarded Paradise Park Master Plan RFP to Mills and Wright Landscape Architecture Inc. for $58,460.25
• Awarded traffic calming and pedestrian island design to Pinnacle Engineering ULC for $11,511.50
• Approved wharf construction at 28 and 17 Balsamwood Road
• Approved pub application at 1378 Topsail Road and home-based skin care business at 20 Reardon Avenue
• Adopted Paradise Fence and Retaining Wall Regulations Amendment 1, 2022

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on December 6, 2022, will consider routine planning permits, a land-use assessment for McNamara Drive, and several infrastructure change orders. The agenda is largely procedural, with decisions on approvals, awards, and change orders.

• 125 Topsail Pond Road – Approval in Principle
• 33 Balsamwood Road – Development Approval
• 75 Milton Road – Commercial Vehicle Parking Permit
• 22-40 McNamara Drive Land Use Assessment Report and Amendment
• Archibald Drive Storm Sewer Project – Approval of Change Order

Council approved design services for a new boathouse and multiple change orders for road and sewer projects. Several development permits were granted, including a tap room and beer garden, while a commercial vehicle parking request was denied. The Town also appointed a Commissioner for 2023.

• Awarded $211,589.65 to All North Consultants Ltd for new boathouse design (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,868.50 change order to Fairview Investments Ltd for Archibald Drive Storm Sewer Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $23,990.06 and $38,868.15 change orders to Modern Paving for Paradise Road Phase 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved tap room and seasonal beer garden at 9 Maverick Place (Unanimous)
• Denied commercial semi-truck parking at 75 Milton Road (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mitch Moran as Commissioner from January 1 to December 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $20.49 per hour billing rate for municipal security services (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 insurance claim deductible payment to Sedgewick Canada Inc. (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on November 30, 2022, is largely procedural, including calling the meeting to order, a safety moment, and adoption of the agenda. The main substantive item is a discussion of the 2023 Budget under the Administration and Corporate Services Committee, chaired by Councillor Laurie with Councillors Martin and Vaters. No decisions or details are provided in the agenda.

• Discussion of Budget 2023 under Administration and Corporate Services Committee

The Town of Paradise adopted the 2023 Budget, including the Schedule of Tax Rates and Fee Schedule. The budget sets operating revenues and expenditures at $40,719,859.

• Adopted 2023 Budget with operating revenues and expenditures of $40,719,859 (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Schedule of Tax Rates (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Fee Schedule (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting to handle routine business, including proclamations, adoption of minutes, and committee reports. Notable items under Infrastructure and Engineering include a cleaning contract extension and Phase 1 of Top Pond Trail upgrades, while Public Works will discuss a light duty vehicle replacement. No decisions are listed in the agenda itself; these items are for discussion or potential action.

• Cleaning Contract Extension
• Top Pond Trail Upgrades Phase 1 - Email Poll of Council
• Light Duty Vehicle Replacement
• Proclamation: Pulmonary Hypertension Month
• Proclamation: National Child Day

Council approved the purchase of four light duty vehicles and a contract for trail upgrades at Elizabeth Park. A cleaning contract extension was also granted. Council is currently reviewing departmental submissions to adopt a balanced 2023 budget by December 1.

• Approved purchase of 2 light duty vehicles from Hickman Auto Group for $81,651.15 HST included (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 light duty vehicles from Terra Nova Motors for $103,164.20 HST included (Unanimous)
• Approved $78,130.13 award to Grand Concourse Authority for Phase 1 of Elizabeth Park Top Pond trail Project (Unanimous)
• Approved 3-month cleaning contract extension with Kelloway Construction for $118,680 HST included (Unanimous)
• Adopted Planning and Protective Services committee report (Unanimous)
• Adopted Administration and Corporate Services committee report (Unanimous)
• Adopted Infrastructure and Engineering committee report (Unanimous)
• Adopted Public Works and Recreation and Community Services committee reports (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on November 1, 2022, includes routine procedural items (call to order, adoption of agenda/minutes) and committee reports. Key business includes development approvals for four properties, a contract award for Town Hall accessible washroom design, and several infrastructure and public works memos.

• 18 Greensfield Place – Development Approval
• 24 Tiverton Street – Development Approval
• 288 Three Island Pond Road – Approval in Principle
• 3 Legend Drive – Development Approval
• Award of Town Hall Accessible Washroom Design and Administration Contract

Council ratified an application for $12.14 million in 2023-2024 municipal infrastructure cost-shared funding. The meeting also included several development approvals and the awarding of contracts for town hall washrooms and depot lighting.

• Ratified application for $12,140,000 in 2023-2024 infrastructure funding (Unanimous)
• Awarded Town Hall washroom design contract to LAT49 Architecture Inc for $49,381.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $29,980.60 for traffic calming infrastructure (Unanimous)
• Approved $21,275 for new lighting at the Depot Yard via Sonic Electrical (6-1)
• Approved $37,603.23 plus freight for Larochelle Parts from TTI Sales & Services Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 reallocation from Elizabeth Park to Top Pond Park, Stephanie Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved subsidiary apartment at 18 Greensfield Place (Unanimous)
• Approved home-based businesses at 24 Tiverton Street and 3 Legend Drive (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting to handle routine business including proclamations, minutes, and committee reports. They will consider development approvals for two properties, rescind three orders, and discuss memos on group insurance renewal, a fuel price adjustment for the Dianne Whalen Turf Field, and recreation policies.

• Development approval for 33 Balsamwood Road
• Development approval for 354 Buckingham Drive
• Orders to be rescinded at 31 Sunvalley Drive, 7 Appleton Place, and 70 Discovery Crescent
• Group insurance renewal memo
• Dianne Whalen Turf Field fuel price adjustment CCN

Paradise council approved several items including a $595,006.92 group insurance renewal, an updated Helmet Policy, and $8,000 reallocation for New Year's Eve fireworks. Development approvals were granted for accessory buildings at 33 Balsamwood Road and 354 Buckingham Drive, and three property maintenance orders were rescinded. Committee reports were adopted, and multiple proclamations were issued.

• Approved $595,006.92 group insurance renewal with Industrial Alliance (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Helmet Policy (unanimous)
• Reallocated $8,000 for New Year's Eve fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building at 33 Balsamwood Road, 111.5 m² (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building at 354 Buckingham Drive, 92 m², 5.5 m height (unanimous)
• Rescinded property maintenance orders at 31 Sunvalley Drive, 7 Appleton Place, and 70 Discovery Crescent (all unanimous)
• Approved $15,445.65 change order for Dianne Whalen Turf Field fuel adjustment (unanimous)
• Declared potential conflict of interest for Councillor Quilty on Lanark Drive discussion (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council is meeting to handle routine business, including proclamations, minutes, and committee reports. They will consider several memos: purchasing a server extended warranty, ratifying an email poll for Fiona disaster relief, adding a retaining wall on Archibald Drive, and replacing a light-duty vehicle. The agenda also includes orders for properties at 70 Discovery Crescent and 8 Mercury Street.

• Order for 70 Discovery Crescent
• Order for 8 Mercury Street - Site Works
• Purchase – Server Extended Warranty
• Fiona Disaster Relief - Ratification of Email Poll
• Archibald Drive – CCN 2 Addition of Retaining Wall

Council ratified a $5,000 donation to the Red Cross for Fiona Disaster Relief via email poll. Several contracts and purchases were approved, including a server warranty, retaining wall, and four light-duty vehicles. No substantive policy decisions were made; most items were routine approvals and committee reports.

• Approved $5,000 donation to Red Cross for Fiona Disaster Relief (unanimous)
• Approved $13,510 server extended warranty from Triware Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved $36,225 retaining wall on Archibald Drive (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four light-duty vehicles: two from Hickman Auto ($65,798.40) and two from Dennis GM ($89,230.80) (unanimous)
• Confirmed property maintenance order at 70 Discovery Crescent (unanimous)
• Confirmed site works order at 8 Mercury Street (unanimous)
• Adopted committee reports from Planning, Administration, Infrastructure, Public Works, and Recreation (all unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on September 20, 2022, will consider routine administrative items, including adoption of minutes, a proclamation for Wrongful Conviction Day, and reports from several committees. Key items include development permits, a development regulations amendment, and funding applications for infrastructure projects.

• Permits: 266 Three Island Pond Road (accessory building height), 8-10 Rob's Road (development approval)
• Order: 7 Appleton Place
• Development Regulations Amendment 13, 2022 – Council Adoption
• AIP for single-detached dwelling at 1673 Topsail Road
• Award of construction services for Adams Pond Amenities; NIF funding application for Elizabeth Park Wetland Improvements; CCBF funding application for Woodstock Liftstation Mechanical Renewal Project

Council approved a 5-lot infill row dwelling development at 8-10 Rob's Road, subject to 16 conditions, and adopted Development Regulations Amendment 13, 2022. A new traffic light controller and safety improvements at the Topsail Road crosswalk by Marie's Mini Mart were approved for $31,141.86. Council also awarded the Adams Pond Amenities project to the Grand Concourse Authority for $81,096.73 and applied for NIF funding for Elizabeth Park Wetland Improvements.

• Approved 5-lot infill row dwellings at 8-10 Rob's Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Development Regulations Amendment 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $31,141.86 for Topsail Road crosswalk controller and improvements (unanimous)
• Awarded Adams Pond Amenities project to Grand Concourse Authority for $81,096.73 (unanimous)
• Applied for NIF funding for Elizabeth Park Wetland Improvements (unanimous)
• Applied for CCBF funding for Woodstock lift station mechanical renewal ($359,000) (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building height of 5.8m at 266 Three Island Pond Road (unanimous)
• Entered 5-year agreement with Royal Newfoundland Regiment for Beaumont Hamel Cup 2023-2027 (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise public council meeting on September 6, 2022, includes proclamations, adoption of minutes, and committee reports. Council will discuss planning items like a permit for 1486 Topsail Road and an order for 18 Gosse's Road, plus administrative matters including donations, software purchases, and IT hardware tenders. Infrastructure and public works items include a wastewater treatment plant advisor award, street rehabilitation, and purchase of three dump trucks.

• 1486 Topsail Road – Approval in Principle
• 18 Gosse's Road – Order To Be Rescinded
• Purchase of Diamond Surcharge Module and Professional Services Bundle
• Award of Tender for Two (2) Camera Server and UPS
• Purchase Three (3) Tandem Dump Trucks with Snow-clearing Equipment

Council approved several contracts and donations, including a $1.5M owner's advisor contract for the St. Thomas Line wastewater treatment plant upgrade, awarded to RV Anderson Associates Limited (5-1). Other approvals included $1.1M for three dump trucks with snow-clearing equipment, $33,900 for IT hardware, and a $1,000 donation to the Paradise Adventure 50 Plus Club. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $1,525,811 owner's advisor contract for St. Thomas Line WWTP (5-1)
• Approved $1,133,014 for three tandem dump trucks with snow-clearing equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $33,900 IT hardware tender to Triware Technologies Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $19,165 camera server and UPS tender to Open Storage Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved $9,570 software module purchase from Central Square Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 annual donation to Paradise Adventure 50 Plus Club (unanimous)
• Approved $8,107 change order for flashing beacons on St. Thomas Line (unanimous)
• Approved community group rate of $100/hour for early morning rentals (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting to consider routine business, including development approvals for four properties, an order for one property, the 2021 audited financial statements, and several infrastructure items. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items listed as memos or committee reports without detailed discussion points.

• Development approvals for 1 Gillian Place, 1 Ellesmere Avenue, 59 Balsomwood Road, and 8 Stokes Road
• Order for 18 Gosse's Road
• 2021 Audited Financial Statements
• Karwood Drive Crosswalk CCN1
• Peter Barry Duff Scoreboard Tender Award

Council approved four development applications: converting two existing 2-unit dwellings to 3-unit dwellings at 1 Gillian Place and 1 Ellesmere Avenue, constructing a wharf and boathouse at 59 Balsomwood Road, and an accessory building at 8 Stokes Road. Council also adopted the 2021 audited financial statements, awarded a scoreboard contract for $65,981.25, and approved a crosswalk change order for $14,317.50. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved development at 1 Gillian Place to convert 2-unit to 3-unit dwelling (unanimous)
• Approved development at 1 Ellesmere Avenue to convert 2-unit to 3-unit dwelling (unanimous)
• Approved wharf and boathouse construction at 59 Balsomwood Road (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building at 8 Stokes Road (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 audited financial statements and reserve funds (unanimous)
• Approved Karwood Drive Crosswalk change order for $14,317.50 (unanimous)
• Awarded Peter Barry Duff Scoreboard contract to Top Notch Electrical for $65,981.25 (unanimous)
• Approved Woodstock Gardens basketball court fence height extension for $3,450.00 (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council is reviewing several development approval requests and municipal memos. Discussion includes land use regulations, infrastructure change orders, and a contract award for roundabout landscaping.

• Development Approval: 100 Ridgewood Drive
• Development Approval: 215 Topsail Pond Road
• Development Approval: 266 Three Island Pond Road
• Development Regulations Amendment: Beer Garden
• T’railway Calming Initiative Change Order

Paradise Town Council approved two accessory building developments with conditions, refused a boathouse application on Crown land, and confirmed an order to clean up a property. Council also awarded a landscaping contract and a change order for traffic calming, and waived fees for Youth Ventures startups. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved accessory building at 100 Ridgewood Drive with 13 conditions (unanimous)
• Refused boathouse development at 215 Topsail Pond Road (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building extension at 266 Three Island Pond Road with 12 conditions (unanimous)
• Confirmed order to remove dilapidated vehicles and debris at 33 Acharya Drive (unanimous)
• Approved public consultation on beer garden development regulation amendment (unanimous)
• Waived business permit fees for Youth Ventures startups until Sept 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Awarded Topsail-McNamara landscaping contract to O'Neill's Landscape for $37,007.51 (unanimous)
• Awarded T'railway calming change order at Ortega Drive to Grand Concourse Authority for $11,014.91 (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda and minutes, and receiving committee reports. The Planning and Protective Services Committee will consider development approvals for two properties and an order for another, while the Administration Committee will review a commercial insurance renewal. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• 16 Tranquil Place – Development Approval
• 9 Maverick Place – Development Approval
• 10 Iris Place – Order
• Commercial Insurance Renewal 2022

Council refused a development application to occupy a travel trailer at 16 Tranquil Place because travel trailers are prohibited in the rural residential zone. They also deferred a development application at 9 Maverick Place until the Development Regulations are amended to consider 'lounge' as a permitted or discretionary use in the Industrial General Use Zone. All other items were routine approvals of committee reports and minor administrative motions.

• Refused development application D2022-542 for travel trailer at 16 Tranquil Place (unanimous)
• Deferred application C2022-433 at 9 Maverick Place pending regulation amendment for 'lounge' use (unanimous)
• Rescinded order for parking on landscaped front yard at 10 Iris Place after compliance (unanimous)
• Adopted Planning and Protective Services Committee report (unanimous)
• Amended Motion M22-169 to replace RFP TOP-22-20 with RFP TOP-22-12 for commercial insurance renewal (unanimous)
• Adopted Administration and Corporate Services Committee report (unanimous)
• Adopted Infrastructure and Engineering Committee report (unanimous)
• Adopted Public Works Committee report (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes and a Pride Week proclamation. They will also review committee reports and memos covering infrastructure contracts, a hydrant use policy update, and a basketball court project.

• Pride Week 2022 proclamation
• Canada Summer Games council travel approval
• Material testing services award
• Lift Station 10 PCA – CCN 3 and CCN 4
• Archibald Drive storm sewer PCA CO1

The Town of Paradise council approved several infrastructure contracts and change orders, including a material testing services contract, change orders for the Lift Station 10 project, and a change order for the Archibald Drive storm sewer project. Council also adopted an updated Hydrant Use Policy and ratified an E-Poll decision for additional conduit at Milton Road Softball Lights. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Awarded 2022 Street Rehab Material Testing Services contract to Stantec Consulting Ltd. with $20,000 upset (unanimous)
• Approved CCN3 for Lift Station 10: Retention of Landscape Professional, $6,860.00 HST included (unanimous)
• Approved CCN4 for Lift Station 10: Transient Analysis on existing forcemain, $20,148.00 HST included (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Hydrant Use Policy 2022, making 2013 and 2014 policies obsolete (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 1 for Archibald Drive Storm Sewer project with Progressive Engineering, $6,008.75 HST included (unanimous)
• Ratified E-Poll decision to approve CCN2 for Milton Road Softball Lights additional conduit, $41,407.47 to Eastern Contracting Ltd. (unanimous)
• Approved Councillor Carew's travel to 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara Falls (unanimous)
• Approved review of cost for additional netting/fencing at Woodstock Gardens Basketball Court (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council meeting on June 21, 2022, will consider several development approvals, orders, and memos across committees. Items include potential construction contract awards, policy updates, and a recreation agreement renewal. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with no major standalone public hearings listed.

• Development approvals for 54 Vineyard Drive, 1108 Kenmount Road, 385 Three Island Pond Road, 1 Ellesmere, and 1 Gillian Place
• Orders for 31 Sunvalley Drive and rescinding an order for 49 Plateau Park
• Evergreen Village Phase 1 construction contract award
• Hockey NL High Performance Program 5-year agreement renewal
• Policy CS-039 Privacy Management Policy and compensation policy updates

Council approved the construction contract for Evergreen Village Phase 1 to Maher's Contracting Limited for $3,330,900.25 including HST. Several development approvals and policy adoptions were also passed, along with a $814,256.30 payment for regional services. The meeting was largely routine, with all substantive motions carried, some with dissenting votes.

• Awarded Evergreen Village Phase 1 construction to Maher's Contracting Limited ($3,330,900.25) (unanimous)
• Approved development for eatery serving alcohol at 1108 Kenmount Road (11 conditions) (unanimous)
• Approved development for greenhouse at 54 Vineyard Drive (12 conditions, subject to no objections) (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building at 385 Three Island Pond Road (12 conditions, subject to no objections) (unanimous)
• Approved payment of 2021 regional services year-end adjustments ($814,256.30) (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Compensation Policies for Management and Non-management/Non-union employees (unanimous)
• Appointed Tina Auchinleck-Ryan as Director of Recreation and Community Services (unanimous)
• Refused request to purchase or fence public property at rear of 64 Lanark Drive (6-1, Carew against)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including development approvals, contract awards, and budget-related memos. Several items are approvals in principle or development approvals for specific properties, along with tender awards for infrastructure projects and a road salt budget for 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Development approvals for 35-99 O'Brien's Way, 137 Summit Drive, and approvals in principle for 8-10 Rob's Road, 1 Ellesmere Avenue, 1 Gillian Place, 274A Paradise Road
• Orders to be considered for 1766 Topsail Road, 241 Paradise Road (to be rescinded), and 4 Christopher Street (to be rescinded)
• Tender awards: Archibald Drive Storm Sewer Upgrade, 2022 Street Rehab, Elizabeth Park Central Trail Upgrades, Karwood Crosswalk Project, Stephen's and Neary's Road Water and Sewer
• Commercial Insurance Renewal 2022 and Road Salt Budget 2023
• Proclamations for Longest Day of Smiles, Brain Injury Awareness Month, and Spinal CSF Leak Awareness Week

Council approved multiple infrastructure contracts, including a $1.4M storm sewer upgrade on Archibald Drive and a $959,725 street rehab project. Two development applications were refused, and several other permits and contracts were approved. All motions passed unanimously except two development refusals that were defeated.

• Approved $1,402,520.80 Archibald Drive Storm Sewer Upgrade tender to Fairview Investments (unanimous)
• Approved $959,725.31 2022 Street Rehab project to Weirs Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $332,703.00 insurance contract to Aon Reed Stenhouse (unanimous)
• Approved $48,466.18 office furniture contract to Pinnacle Office Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved $215,625.00 topsoil and sodding contract to Murphy's Services (unanimous)
• Approved $143,928.25 granular materials contract to Weirs Construction (unanimous)
• Refused multi-unit dwelling at 1 Ellesmere Avenue (motion defeated 3-3)
• Refused multi-unit dwelling at 1 Gillian Place (motion defeated 3-3)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, issue proclamations for Early Childhood Educators Week, National Public Works Week, and Recreation Month, and receive reports from four standing committees. The Planning and Protective Services Committee will consider development approvals for several properties, including 137 Summit Drive, Hideaway Creek Phase 2, Market Ridge Infill Lots, and Picco Ridge Phase 1B, as well as orders for 1956 Topsail Road and 31 Sunvalley Drive. Other committees will discuss memos on topics such as annual donation requests, a lift station contract award, new survey equipment, a landscape maintenance contract, softball field lights, turf field change orders, snow-clearing equipment policy, leasing front-end loaders, a sledge hockey ice time donation, and a letter of support for the 2024 Tim Hortons Brier.

• Development approvals for 137 Summit Drive, Hideaway Creek Phase 2, Market Ridge Infill Lots, Picco Ridge Phase 1B
• Orders for 1956 Topsail Road and 31 Sunvalley Drive
• Recommendation of award for Woodstock Lift Station
• Purchase of new survey equipment
• Award of landscape maintenance contract (ratification of email poll)

The Town of Paradise council approved several development applications, including accessory buildings, subdivisions, and infill developments, along with various contracts and expenditures. They also confirmed orders for property compliance, approved annual donations, and adopted committee reports. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved accessory building at 137 Summit Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Hideaway Creek Phase 2 subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Market Ridge infill lots (unanimous)
• Approved Picco Ridge Phase 1B subdivision (unanimous)
• Confirmed orders for 1956 Topsail Road and 31 Sunvalley Drive (unanimous)
• Approved annual donations totaling $13,250 (unanimous)
• Awarded Woodstock Lift Station engineering contract to Progressive Engineering for $43,235.40 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of survey equipment from Brandt for $56,246 (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council approved several development applications, including a 12-lot subdivision at Picco Ridge Phase 2 and accessory buildings at multiple addresses, all subject to conditions. Council also awarded contracts for ice plant maintenance, T'railway calming, and increased security services hourly rate. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved two accessory buildings at 192 Buckingham Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Picco Ridge Phase 2, 12-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building at 15 Summit Drive (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building at 59 Balsamwood Road (unanimous)
• Increased security services hourly rate to $19.90 (unanimous)
• Awarded 5-year Ammonia Ice Plant Maintenance Contract to CIMCO Refrigeration for $75,831 (unanimous)
• Awarded T'railway Calming Project to Grand Concourse Authority for $48,976 (unanimous)
• Adopted Paradise Landscape Standard (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise public council meeting on April 19, 2022, includes routine adoption of agenda and minutes, proclamations, and committee reports. Council will consider development approvals for two properties, an order for one address, a development regulations amendment, and an alternative financing proposal for bridge construction in the Lakewynds Subdivision.

• 106 Topsail Pond Road – development approval
• 9 Maverick Place – development approval
• 10 Iris Place – order
• Development Regulations Amendment 12, 2022
• Alternative financing proposal – Lakewynds Subdivision bridge construction

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting to consider routine approvals and committee reports, including development permits, a transit rate adjustment, trail projects, street rehabilitation, and equipment repairs. Most items are presented for discussion or decision, with no major policy overhauls on the agenda.

• 1 Ellesmere Avenue – approval in principle
• 13 Sanderling Place – development approval
• 52 Angel's Road – order to be confirmed
• 2022 Public Transit Rate Adjustment
• 2022 Street Rehab – street selection

Public Council Meeting

The Council will review several committee reports and memos. Items include development approvals, a collective agreement with NAPE Local 7814, and public works projects.

• Development approval for 1397 Topsail Road
• Development approval for 45-49 Paradise Road
• Development Regulations Amendment 11, 2022
• Collective Agreement between Town of Paradise and NAPE Local 7814
• Green Footprint Project 2022

The Town of Paradise Council approved two development applications: an extension to an existing building at 1397 Topsail Road and a 3-unit row dwelling at 45-49 Paradise Road, both subject to conditions. Council also adopted Development Regulations Amendment 11, 2022, and ratified a collective agreement with NAPE Local 7814. Several contracts were awarded, including the Green Footprint Project public education strategy to WaterWerks Agency for $39,675.

• Approved building extension at 1397 Topsail Road subject to 12 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 3-unit row dwelling at 45-49 Paradise Road subject to 16 conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted Development Regulations Amendment 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Ratified collective agreement with NAPE Local 7814 for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Awarded Green Footprint Project RFP to WaterWerks Agency at $39,675 HST included (unanimous)
• Approved additional repairs to Unit 63 truck at $22,400 plus HST from Tulk Tire & Service Ltd. (unanimous)
• Amended Motion #M21-314 to change amount to $12,263.04 plus HST (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Department of National Defense contract up to April 2023 (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on March 1, 2022, will consider routine administrative items including adoption of agenda and minutes, proclamations, and committee updates. Key business includes development approvals for two properties, a tax incentive for RKK Holdings Inc., and amendments to development regulations.

• Development approval for 11 Bremigens Blvd
• Development approval for 224 Buckingham Drive
• Tax incentive for RKK Holdings Inc.
• Development Regulations Amendment 12, 2022 – public notification
• Development Regulations Amendment 10, 2022

The Town of Paradise council approved a three-year tax incentive for RKK Holdings Inc. (CE23 Academy) at 1260 Kenmount Road, adopted the Transportation Planning Update (2022) study, and approved several development permits and regulation amendments. Council also adopted the revised Donation Policy and extended the application deadline to April 30, and approved payment of $11,401.68 in legal fees for 1907 Topsail Road.

• Approved development and excavation permit for 11 Bremigens Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building at 224 Buckingham Drive (unanimous)
• Granted 3-year tax incentive to RKK Holdings Inc. (CE23 Academy) (unanimous)
• Adopted Development Regulations Amendment 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $11,401.68 legal fees for 1907 Topsail Road (carried)
• Adopted revised Donation Policy CS-021 and extended deadline to April 30 (carried)
• Adopted Committee Terms of Reference 2022 (carried, Councillor Carew against)
• Adopted Transportation Planning Update (2022) study (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on February 15, 2022, will consider rescinding orders for properties at 17 Byrne's Road and 11 Virden Place, and discuss a municipal plan amendment and a boundary adjustment feasibility study. The meeting also includes routine items like adoption of minutes, proclamations, and committee updates.

• Rescind orders for 17 Byrne's Road and 11 Virden Place
• Municipal Plan Amendment 2, 2020 and Development Regulations Amendment 8, 2020
• Paradise/Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Boundary Adjustment Feasibility Study – Final Report
• St. Thomas Line Forcemain Repairs
• Sewer Repair Policy 2022

Council unanimously adopted Municipal Plan Amendment 2, 2020 and Development Regulations Amendment 8, 2020, and approved a feasibility study for a boundary adjustment with Portugal Cove-St. Philip's. It also rescinded two property-related orders, approved a $19,615.84 payment for sewer repairs, and adopted a revised Sewer Service Repair Policy. The meeting was procedural and included committee updates with no other major decisions.

• Adopted Municipal Plan Amendment 2, 2020 and Development Regulations Amendment 8, 2020, proceeding with a paper hearing.
• Approved the Paradise/Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Boundary Adjustment Feasibility Study Final Report.
• Rescinded an order regarding garage lights at 17 Byrne's Road.
• Rescinded an order regarding fill placement at 11 Virden Place.
• Approved payment of $19,615.84 to Pardy's Waste Management for St. Thomas Line forcemain repairs.
• Adopted the revised Sewer Service Repair Policy (PWE-009), effective February 21, 2022.
• Proclaimed February 21 as Heritage Day and February 21-27 as Heritage Week.
• Adopted the agenda and minutes of the previous meeting.

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting virtually to handle routine business including adoption of minutes and agenda. Committees will report on planning, administration, infrastructure, public works, and recreation items, with several memos for discussion or decision.

• Development approval for 111 Paradise Road
• Extension request for order at 49 Brougham Drive
• Crown land matter at 351 Three Island Pond Road
• Development Regulations Amendment 11, 2022 for Family and Group Care Centre
• Change Order #3 for Dianne Whelan Multi-Sport Turf

Council approved cost-shared funding for two major infrastructure projects: a $3,561,374.59 lift station upgrade and a $2,865,000 water and sewer installation, with the town contributing $1,748,298. Council also approved a home-based dog grooming business at 111 Paradise Road, subject to conditions, and rescinded previous truck purchase motions to re-tender. Several other administrative and repair items were approved unanimously.

• Approved $3.56M Lift Station 10 upgrade and $2.87M water/sewer installation (unanimous)
• Approved home-based dog grooming business at 111 Paradise Road (unanimous)
• Approved extension for compliance at 49 Brougham Drive to April 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Crown Land acquisition at 351 Three Island Pond Road (unanimous)
• Proceeded with public consultation on Development Regulations Amendment 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Rescinded motions for GMC truck purchases and approved new tender (unanimous)
• Ratified $19,384.57 repair for Unit 100 Tandem Dump Truck (unanimous)
• Approved $19,361.00 repair for Unit 17 Mini Excavator (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting virtually to consider routine administrative and operational items, including development approvals, contract awards, and change orders. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Development approval for 8 Donna Road
• Order to be rescinded for 63 Round Pond Road
• Draft Development Regulations Amendment 10, 2022
• Award of RFP TOP 21-25 for audit services
• Contracted services for demolition at 1717 Topsail Road

Council unanimously approved several contracts and change orders, including an $83,950 audit services contract with BDO Canada LLP, a $14,210.01 demolition invoice, and change orders for street rehab, fence, and engineering projects. They also approved a subsidiary apartment at 8 Donna Road, rescinded a lighting order, and initiated public consultation for a development regulation amendment.

• Approved $83,950 audit services contract with BDO Canada LLP (unanimous)
• Approved subsidiary apartment at 8 Donna Road subject to conditions (unanimous)
• Rescinded lighting order for 63 Round Pond Road (unanimous)
• Proceeded with public consultation for Development Regulations Amendment 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $14,210.01 demolition invoice for 1717 Topsail Road (unanimous)
• Approved $31,873.62 change order for 2021 Street Rehab (unanimous)
• Approved $3,284.80 change order for Dianne Whelan Drive Fence (unanimous)
• Approved $113,514.51 change order for Paradise Road Phase 4 (unanimous)