Paradise public meetings in 2025

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Public Council will review several infrastructure and planning items. Discussions include a change order for the Carberry Place Water and Sewer Project and various development approvals.

• Carberry Place Water and Sewer Project – Engineering Change Order 02
• 2024 Regional Water Supply Adjustment
• Green Municipal Funds Safe and Active School Routes
• Danny Cleary Hockey School – 5 Year Agreement Renewal
• Skate NL Summer Skating Academy – 5 Year Agreement Renewal

Council approved multiple development applications including a soundstage at 23 Pollard Avenue and a subdivision at 337 Paradise Road. Additionally, the town entered into several multi-year agreements for ice complex programming and approved water and sewer project changes.

• Approved $31,050.00 change order for Carberry Place Water and Sewer Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $92,441.54 payment to City of St. John’s for water consumption adjustment (Unanimous)
• Amended Green Municipal Funds commitment to $229,520.63 (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year agreement with Danny Cleary Hockey School (Carried; 1 abstention)
• Approved 5-year agreement with Skate NL (Unanimous)
• Approved Street Jam Paradise event for June 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,750.00 rental reduction for Nevaeh’s Angel Foundation (Unanimous)
• Approved tenant fit up for soundstage at 23 Pollard Avenue (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Council will review a presentation regarding a Pool Feasibility Study by Stantec. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure projects, public works equipment, and several development permits.

• Pool Feasibility Study presentation by Stantec
• Lanark Drive raised crosswalk and Summit Drive intersection award recommendation
• Trenton Drive Open Space Project CCBF revision
• Development approvals for 1762 Topsail Road, 115-119 Round Pond Road, and 121-127 Round Pond Road
• Purchase of a new 5500 heavy-duty truck and a tandem with snowclearing attachments

Council approved multiple home-based business permits and residential development approvals. Additionally, the town authorized various service contracts for insurance, fire services, and road design.

• Approved potential conflict of interest for Deputy Mayor Street regarding 1780 Topsail Road (Unanimous)
• Approved potential conflict of interest for Councillor Hisscock regarding 1780 Topsail Road (Unanimous)
• Ratified two-year lease for 35 Glencoe Drive at $31,625 per month (Unanimous)
• Approved group insurance renewal with Medavie Blue Cross (Unanimos)
• Approved payment of $341,205.45 to St. John’s Regional Fire Services (Unanimous)
• Awarded Town Hall rehabilitation project management contract to Colliers Project Leaders (Unanimous)
• Awarded Englobe Corp contract for Lanark Drive and Summit Drive upgrades ($45,597.50) (Unanimous)
• Approved revision to Trenton Drive Open Space Project application ($376,584.75) (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several municipal items including water supply adjustments and development permits. Discussions include regional fire service changes, school route funding, and public works vehicle procurement.

• Trenton Drive Open Space Project - CCBF Revision
• Lanark Drive Raised Crosswalk and Summit Drive Intersection
• Proposed Amendments to SJURRP & Butterpot-Witless Bay Line Environs Development Control Regulations
• Supply of one New 5500 Series Pick-up Truck
• New Tandem with Snowclearing Attachments

The Committee of the Whole reviewed various administrative, infrastructure, and planning items. All discussed recommendations were agreed upon to be moved forward to the Public Council meeting for final decision.

• Move group insurance renewal with Medavie Blue Cross to Public Council
• Move $341,205.45 SJRF invoice payment to Public Council
• Move $92,441.54 regional water adjustment invoice to Public Council
• Move revised CCBF funding application for Trenton Drive to Public Council
• Move Englobe Corp consulting contract award to Public Council
• Move Green Municipal Fund full application submission to Public Council
• Move Smiling Land Farm amendment referral to Public Council
• Move various development and home-based business applications to Public Council

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Public Council is meeting to review several municipal items including a proposed boundary adjustment with Conception Bay South. The agenda includes decisions on infrastructure, equipment purchases, and various development permits.

• Paradise and Conception Bay South Boundary Adjustment approval
• St. Thomas Line Forcemain Twinning award recommendation
• Trenton Drive Open Space Project Change Order 02
• Fitness Equipment Purchase
• Supply and Delivery of Pickup Trucks

The Town of Paradise approved several major expenditures including a water project, fitness equipment, and new pickup trucks. Council also authorized a boundary adjustment request with the provincial government and approved multiple development permits.

• Adopted Arrears Sales By-Law BL-CS-02 (Unanimous)
• Awarded St. Thomas Line Forcemain Twinning study to R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd for $54,625.00 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Trenton Drive Open Space Project Change Order 2 to Cadillac Services Ltd for $28,209.50 (Carried; 1 abstention)
• Awarded fitness equipment supply to The Treadmill Factory for $31,536.62 (Unanimous)
• Requested boundary alteration with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (Unanimous)
• Approved full implementation of revised PPS compliance letter process (Unanimous)
• Approved 1186 Kenmount Road laydown storage yard in principle (Unanimous)
• Approved 28 Jonathan Drive building permit for a fence (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several items including infrastructure projects, recreation requests, and planning approvals. Discussions include a change order for Trenton Drive and various development approvals for properties on Topsail Road and Kenmount Road.

• Trenton Drive Open Space Project – Change Order 2
• St. Thomas Line Forcemain Twinning - Recommendation of Award
• Purchase of 2025 Fitness Equipment
• Development approvals for 28 Jonathan Drive and 1107 Kenmount Road
• Supply and Delivery of Pickup Trucks

The Committee of the Whole reviewed multiple items including infrastructure, recreation, and planning. Most discussed items were agreed upon to be moved forward to a future Public Council meeting for final decisions.

• Moved Arrears Sales By-Law to Public Council meeting
• Agreed to refrain from engaging in international relations
• Moved Trenton Drive Open Space Project sod upgrade to Public Council meeting
• Moved St. Thomas Line Forcemain Twinning award to Public Council meeting
• Declined request for recreational facility liquor license at Double Ice Complex
• Moved fitness equipment purchase to Public Council meeting
• Moved new compliance letter process implementation to Public Council meeting
• Moved municipal boundary adjustment study to Public Council meeting

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Public Council is meeting to review various municipal items including infrastructure projects and planning permits. Discussion topics include waste water treatment funding, open space project changes, and several development approval requests.

• St. Thomas Line Waste Water Treatment Plant Funding Project Amendment
• Trenton Drive Open Space Project – Change Order 1
• Development Approval for 8 Damien Street
• Development Approval for 1133-1155 Kenmount Road
• Development Approval for 1328 Topsail Road

The Council approved several development applications and a change order for the Trenton Drive Open Space project. They also ratified funding for the park canopy initiative and authorized ice time for national para hockey athletes.

• Approved updated signing authorities (Unanimous)
• Approved St. Thomas Line Wastewater Treatment Plant funding amendment (Unanimous)
• Awarded $9,188.50 change order to Cadillac Services Ltd. for Trenton Drive (6-0, 1 abstained)
• Approved 52 hours of free ice time for National Para Hockey Team athletes (Unanimous)
• Ratified $477,520 in funding for the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative (Unanimous)
• Approved 6-lot residential subdivision at 8 Damien Street (Unanimous)
• Approved vehicle storage expansion at 1133-1155 Kenmount Road (Unanimous)
• Denied temporary parking and storage area at 1328 Topsail Road (Unanimous against)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several items including a wastewater treatment plant funding amendment and various development permits. The agenda also includes discussions on recreation requests and administrative resolutions.

• St.Thomas Line Waste Water Treatment Plant Funding Project Amendment
• National Para Hockey Training Request
• FCM 2025 Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) Application
• 1762 Topsail Road – Development Approval
• 8 Damien Street - Development Approval

The Committee of the Whole reviewed multiple recommendations including wastewater funding, signing authorities, and tree canopy grants. All discussed items were agreed upon to be moved forward to the upcoming Public Council meeting for official decision or ratification.

• Moved Wastewater Treatment Plant phasing plan amendment to Public Council (7-0)
• Moved update of RBC banking signing authorities to Public Council (7-0)
• Moved MNL resolution regarding project planning funding to Public Council (7-0)
• Moved National Para Hockey ice time request to Public Council (7-0)
• Moved Growing Canada's Community Canopies grant acceptance to Public Council (7-0)
• Approved Notice of Application for Discretionary Use at 15 Archibald Drive (7-0)
• Approved Notice of Application for Discretionary Use at 1762 Topsail Road (7-0)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Public Council will meet virtually to conduct several administrative actions. Key business includes the election of a Deputy Mayor and making council lead and committee appointments.

• Election of Deputy Mayor
• Council Lead and Committee Appointments
• Permits and orders review including 9 Willow Drive

The Town of Paradise Council held its organizational meeting to establish leadership and committee assignments for the 2025–2029 term. Kimberley Street was elected deputy mayor, and council approved Mayor Patrick Martin’s recommended committee appointments. Council also confirmed a municipal order requiring the removal of dilapidated vehicles and debris at 9 Willow Drive, with Councillor Tommy Maher abstaining due to a potential conflict of interest regarding his company’s bid on the work.

• Elected Kimberley Street as deputy mayor for the 2025–2029 term (unanimous)
• Adopted Mayor Patrick Martin’s recommended council lead and committee appointments (unanimous)
• Confirmed removal order for dilapidated vehicles and debris at 9 Willow Drive (6-1 abstention; Councillor Maher recused due to potential conflict over his company’s bid on the work)
• Adopted September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Council will hold a virtual meeting on September 25, 2025, to adopt its agenda and review decision notes regarding the Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund. The provided text lists no specific funding amounts, project locations, or attachments for this item. Standard procedural items include a safety moment, conflict of interest declaration, and adjournment.

• Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund decision notes under infrastructure and engineering

Council approved an application for cost-shared funding through the Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund. The funds are intended for the St. Thomas Line Sewer Force Main Twinning Project.

• Approved agenda adoption (unanimous)
• Approved application for Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund for St. Thomas Line Sewer Force Main Twinning Project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:30 pm (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Public Council will review several items including municipal plan amendments and various development permits. Infrastructure discussions include the STL Pump Station project and Town Hall redevelopment costs.

• Municipal Plan Amendment 5 & Development Regulations Amendment 27, 2025
• STL Pump Station Project – CCN 14R4
• STL Pump Station 057 – Surge Support Tariffs
• Town Hall Redevelopment Design and Engineering Costs
• Permits for 25 Phoenix Drive, 33 Summit Drive, and Carberry Place

The Paradise Council approved several infrastructure change orders, a contract for Town Hall engineering design, and various development permits. Additionally, the Council adopted multiple seasonal proclamations.

• Proclaimed several dates including Wrongful Conviction Day and National Breastfeeding Week
• Approved STL Pump Station Project change order to Olympic Construction Limited ($1,955.00) (Unanimous)
• Approved STL Pump Station 057 surge support tariff change order to Olympic Construction Limited ($4,599.28) (Unanimous)
• Awarded Belfor contract for Town Hall restoration engineering design and cost estimate ($86,250) (Unanimous)
• Awarded Chandler contract for ergonomic office chair replacement ($18,627.24) (Unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Plan Amendment No. 5 and Development Regulations No. 27 (Unanimous)
• Approved home-based business application for 25 Phoenix Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved accessory building extension at 33 Summit Drive (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several items including STL Lift Station project change notices and Town Hall redevelopment costs. The agenda also includes municipal plan amendments and various development approval requests.

• STL Lift Station Project – Contemplated Change Notice 057
• STL Lift Station Project – CCN 058 Network Modifications
• STL Lift Station Project – Contemplated Change Notice 14 R4
• Town Hall Redevelopment Design and Engineering Costs Decision
• Municipal Plan Amendment 5 & Development Regulations Amendment 27, 2025

Following the resignation of Mayor Bobbett, Council appointed Deputy Mayor Street as Mayor and Councillor Quilty as Deputy Mayor until October 14. Several administrative and infrastructure recommendations were approved to be moved forward to the next Public Council meeting for final decision.

• Appointed Deputy Mayor Street as Mayor (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Quilty as Deputy Mayor (unanimous)
• Moved recommendation for Chandler ergonomic chairs ($18,627.24) to Public Council
• Moved recommendation for STL Lift Station tariff surcharge ($4,559.28) to Public Council
• Moved recommendation for STL Lift Station network modifications ($4,238.59) to Public Council
• Moved recommendation for STL Lift Station CCN 14 R4 ($1,955.00) to Public Council
• Moved recommendation for Town Hall redevelopment design costs ($86,250) to Public Council
• Moved municipal plan amendment and development applications to Public Council

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council will review several infrastructure projects including water, sewer, and culvert work. The meeting also includes discussions on development regulation amendments and various municipal equipment and permits.

• Drovers Road Water and Sewer Upgrades (CCO#1 and CO 2)
• Silverbirch Trail - Recommendation of Award
• Windmill Road Culvert - CCBF Funding Revision
• Kenmount Road Upgrades Phase 1 – Surplus Funding Allocation
• Paradise Development Regulations Amendment No. 30, 2025

Council approved several infrastructure upgrades including water and sewer work on Drovers Road and a trail construction contract. The meeting also included the adoption of new development regulations and various home-based business and subdivision approvals.

• Approved $21,287.21 change order for Drovers Road water and sewer upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved zero dollar change order to reallocate funds for Drovers Road project (unanimous)
• Awarded $164,428.09 Silverbirch Crescent Trail construction to Grand Concourse Authority (unanimous)
• Approved $332,232 CCBF funding revision for Windmill Road Culvert (6-0)
• Approved $103,500 change order for water and sewer stubs on Kenmount Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Development Regulations Amendment No. 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved home-based business permit for 38 Lanark Drive subject to 10 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved infill subdivision at 122-124 St. Thomas Line in principle subject to 10 conditions (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several infrastructure projects including water and sewer upgrades on Drovers Road. The agenda also includes discussions on development regulation amendments, building permits, and equipment repairs.

• Silverbirch Trail recommendation of award
• Windmill Road Culvert CCBF funding revision request
• Drovers Road water and sewer upgrades (CCO#1 and CO 0002)
• Paradise Development Regulations Amendment No. 30, 2025
• Unit 5 Freightliner Dump Truck and Unit 91 Case Excavator repairs

The Committee of the Whole reviewed multiple recommendations regarding infrastructure, zoning, and equipment repairs. All discussed items were agreed upon to be moved forward to the upcoming Public Council meeting for final decision.

• Silverbirch Trail construction award moved to Public Council (6-0)
• Windmill Road Culvert CCBF funding revision moved to Public Council (5-0)
• Drovers Road water and sewer CCO#1 moved to Public Council (6-0)
• Drovers Road water and sewer CO 0002 moved to Public Council (6-0)
• Advantage St. John's Members' Resolution moved to Public Council (6-0)
• Zoning amendment for 1641-7 Topsail Road moved to Public Council (6-0)
• St. Thomas Line subdivision approval in principle moved to Public Council (6-0)
• 38 Lanark Drive home-based business application moved to Public Council (6-0)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council will review several infrastructure items including culvert repairs and water/sewer projects. The meeting also includes discussions on various development approvals and public works equipment.

• Carlingford Street culvert repair award recommendation
• CCBF funding applications for street maintenance, Trenton Drive, and Lanark Glendarek intersection
• Windmill Road water and sewer project quantity increase
• Grand Meadows Phase 8 subdivision development approval
• Front end loader lease request

The Paradise Council approved several infrastructure projects, including street maintenance and water/sewer work. Multiple development applications for residential lots and accessory buildings were also granted. Additionally, the town awarded contracts for heavy equipment leases and leak detection tools.

• Awarded Carlingford Street culvert repair to Dexter Construction Company Ltd. ($29,683.938) (Unanimous)
• Approved CCBF funding application for 2025 Street Maintenance ($265,949) (Unanimous)
• Approved CCBF funding application for Trenton Drive Open Space ($339,186.75) (Unanimous)
• Approved Windmill Road Water and Sewer Change Order to Dexter Construction ($73,025.00) (4-0; 1 abstention)
• Approved CCBF funding application for Lanark/Glendarek Intersection Improvement ($362,115.11) (Unanimous)
• Approved STL Pump Station Change Order to RVA Anderson Associates Limited ($436,039.75) (Unanimous)
• Renewed BDO Canada LLP audit services contract ($45,655) (Unanimous)
• Approved Grand Meadows Phase 8 subdivision development (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council will meet to review several municipal items including road upgrades and development permits. Discussion topics include a hockey bid submission and proposed amendments for local properties.

• Kenmount Road Upgrades Phase 1 – Additional Materials Testing CCN3
• Hockey Canada 2026 Para Cup Bid Submission
• Trenton Drive – Motion Number Amendment
• Proposed Amendment - 1641 Topsail Road
• Lakeside Phase 8 Development Approval

The Council awarded a design-build contract for Trenton Drive to Cadillac Services Ltd. and approved various development permits including the Lakeside Phase 8 subdivision. Additionally, Council ratified a bid submission for the 2026 Para Cup and approved road upgrade material testing.

• Declared Councillor Carew in potential conflict of interest regarding Trenton Drive RFP (4-0)
• Approved $12,075 change order for Kenmount Road Upgrades Phase 1 (5-0)
• Approved updated Employee Recognition and Expressions of Care Policy CS-026 (5-0)
• Ratified bid submission to host the 2026 Para Cup at Double Ice Complex (5-0)
• Rescinded motion M25-252 regarding Trenton Drive award (4-0)
• Awarded Trenton Drive Design Build contract to Cadillac Services Ltd. for $339,186.75 (4-0)
• Approved public notice for rezoning 1641 Topsail Road (5-0)
• Approved Lakeside Phase 8 Subdivision development application (5-0)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review infrastructure projects, including Kenmount Road upgrades. The agenda also includes a bid for the 2026 Para Cup and several development approval requests.

• Kenmount Road Upgrades Phase 1 – Surplus Funding Allocation
• Kenmount Road Upgrades Phase 1 – Additional Materials Testing CCN#3
• 2026 Para Cup Bid
• 1641 Topsail Road – Zoning Amendment
• Development approvals for 12 Stokes Road, 260 Three Island Pond Road, 40 Palmerston Street, and Lakeside Phase 8

The Committee of the Whole discussed various infrastructure, recreation, and planning matters. All substantive recommendations were agreed upon to be moved forward for decision or ratification at the upcoming Public Council Meeting.

• Moved Kenmount Road work limit extension and service stubs to public meeting
• Moved Kenmount Road materials testing change order to public meeting
• Moved 2026 Para Cup bid submission to public meeting for ratification
• Moved 1641 Topsail Road rezoning amendment to public meeting
• Moved 12 Stokes Road development application to public meeting
• Moved 260 Three Island Pond Road development application to public meeting
• Moved 38 Lanark Drive home-based business application to public meeting
• Moved 40 Palmerston Street development application to public meeting

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council is meeting to discuss several municipal matters including land use amendments, equipment procurement, and development grants. Items include updates on lift station projects and a request for feedback regarding a regional plan.

• Paradise Municipal Plan Amendment No. 5, 2025 & Development Regulations Amendment No. 27, 2025
• STL Lift Station Project - Contemplated Change Notice 056
• Trenton Drive Open Space RFP - Design Build (TOP-25-16)
• Brownfield Development Grant Application – Spinnaker Holdings Limited
• Supply and Delivery of Pick-Up Trucks 2025 (TOP-25-20)

The Council approved a new water booster pump rebate policy, a website update, and various infrastructure contracts. They also adopted municipal plan amendments and decided not to proceed with a pickup truck purchase due to budget constraints.

• Approved $6,758.34 generator grounding for STL Lift Station (Unanimous)
• Adopted Water Booster Pump Rebate Policy (5-0)
• Approved Spinnaker Holdings Brownfield Development Grant (Unanimous)
• Ratified $27,711.55 website content management system update (Unanimous)
• Awarded $339,186.75 Trenton Drive Open Space RFP to Cadillac Services Ltd (5-0)
• Approved free space for Anti-Racism Coalition (Unanimous)
• Adopted Municipal Plan Amendment No. 5 and Development Regulations No. 27 (Unanimous)
• Approved no objections to Conception Bay South regional plan amendments (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several items including a water booster pump rebate policy and brownfield development grants. The agenda also includes discussions on municipal plan amendments, public works updates, and various building permits.

• Water Booster Pump Rebate Policy
• Brownfield Development Grant Approval – Spinnaker Holdings Limited
• Trenton Drive Open Space RFP - Design Build (TOP-25-16)
• Paradise Municipal Plan Amendment No. 5, 2025 and Development Regulations Amendment No. 27, 2025
• Supply and Delivery of Pickup Trucks (TOP-25-20)

The Committee of the Whole discussed multiple proposals including water rebate policies, website upgrades, and zoning amendments. Most items were agreed upon to be moved forward to the next Public Council Meeting for formal decision or ratification.

• Moved Water Booster Pump Rebate Policy to next public meeting (5-0)
• Moved Spinnaker Holdings Brownfield Development Grant application to next meeting (6-0)
• Approved website content management system migration for ratification at next meeting (6-0)
• Moved Trenton Drive Open Space RFP award to next council meeting (5-0)
• Confirmed $150.00 per hour turf rental rate for U17 Male Lacrosse Team NL
• Moved ARC-NL Anti-Hate Project support to next public meeting (6-0)
• Moved Commercial Mainstreet zoning amendment to next council meeting (6-0)
• Moved response to Conception Bay South regional plan amendment to next meeting (6-0)

Public Council Meeting

The Council will review various departmental reports including infrastructure, administration, and public works. The meeting includes discussions on commercial insurance renewal and specific development permits.

• Commercial Insurance Renewal 2025
• 139 Topsail Pond Road – Development Approval
• 31 Heightview Drive – Home-Based Business

The Town of Paradise council ratified the commercial insurance renewal for 2025-2026 with AON Reed Stenhouse Inc at a cost of $443,447.35 including HST. Council approved an accessory building application at 139 Topsail Pond Road subject to 13 conditions and a home-based business application at 31 Heightview Drive subject to 10 conditions. All three resolutions passed unanimously.

• Ratified commercial insurance renewal with AON Reed Stenhouse Inc for $443,447.35 HST included (Unanimous)
• Approved accessory building development at 139 Topsail Pond Road subject to 13 conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved home-based business application at 31 Heightview Drive subject to 10 conditions (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council will review several infrastructure projects including road upgrades and trail repairs. The meeting also includes discussions on municipal election voting regulations and various development approvals.

• Glendarek Drive Intersection Upgrades recommendation of award
• Trenton Drive Trail repairs and barricade installation
• 2025 Municipal Election Voting By Mail Regulations
• Paradise Development Regulations Amendment No. 29, 2025
• Lakeside Phase 7 Major Subdivision development approval

The Town of Paradise approved multiple infrastructure contracts including Glendarek Drive intersection upgrades and 2025 street maintenance. Council also approved various residential development applications and a new trail connection between Morgan Avenue and Howard Avenue.

• Awarded Glendarek Drive intersection upgrades to Dexter Construction Company Ltd. ($362,115.11) (7-0)
• Approved CCBF funding reallocations for four projects (7-0)
• Issued purchase order to Bursey Excavating & Development Inc. for state of emergency work ($64,179.38) (7-0)
• Approved Trenton Drive trail repairs and stone installation via Grand Concourse Authority (7-0)
• Awarded 2025 Quality Assurance and Quality Control contract to GeoMaterials NL Consultants Inc. ($14,800.50) (7-0)
• Approved Kenmount Road Phase 1 engineering change order to Irvine Engineering ($26,958.88) (7-0)
• Awarded 2025 Street Maintenance tender to Modern Paving Ltd. ($1,055,199.75) (7-0)
• Approved 2025 municipal election voting by mail regulations (7-0)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several infrastructure projects including road upgrades and trail repairs. The agenda also includes discussions on municipal election regulations, development approvals for subdivisions, and public works updates.

• Kenmount Road Upgrades – ECO 02 – Additional Engineering Services
• Glendarek Drive Intersection Upgrades – Recommendation of Award
• Trenton Drive Trail repairs and barricade options
• Lakeside Phase 7 Major Subdivision (33 Lots) development approval
• Woodstock Liftstation Repairs 2025

The Committee of the Whole reviewed multiple recommendations regarding infrastructure, community funding, and municipal regulations. All discussed items were agreed upon to be moved forward to the Public Council Meeting for final decision.

• Moved reallocation of $407,488.28 in CCBF funds to public meeting
• Moved Bursey Excavating & Development Inc. purchase order ($64,179.38) to public meeting
• Moved Kenmount Road engineering change order ($26,958.88) to public meeting
• Moved GeoMaterials NL Consultants Inc. tender award to public meeting
• Moved Dexter Construction Company Ltd. tender award to public meeting
• Moved Trenton Drive Trail repair and closure recommendations to public meeting
• Moved $64,000 in donations and sponsorships to public meeting
• Moved Voting by Mail Regulations to public meeting

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council will review several infrastructure projects including Kenmount Road and the STL Pump Station. The meeting also includes discussions on financial statements, land disposal, and various development approvals.

• Kenmount Road Upgrades Phase 1 - CCN 03
• Kenmount Road Upgrades Phase 1 – Surplus Funding Allocation Options
• STL Pump Station – Contemplated Change Notice 54
• STL Pump Station Project – Contemplated Change Notice 55
• Disposal of Town-Owned Land to Property Owner at 101 Carlisle Drive

The Council approved several infrastructure change orders for Kenmount Road and the STL Pump Station. They also authorized the advertisement of land disposal at 101 Carlisle Drive and ratified a restaurant development approval.

• Approved $10,833.00 for valve casing covers on Kenmount Road (Unanimous)
• Allocated $535,145.50 in surplus funding for Kenmount Road water and sewer services (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,502.43 credit for STL Pump Station engineering descope (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,412.24 for pump interlock controls at STL Pump Station (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 audited financial statements (Unanimous)
• Authorized advertisement of land disposal at 101 Carlisle Drive (Unanimous)
• Defeated subsidiary apartment applications for 109 Sgt. Donald Lucas Drive and 21 Colorado Street (Unanimous)
• Ratified restaurant with drive-thru development at 1655 Topsail Road (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several infrastructure projects, including Kenmount Road and STL Pump Station updates. The meeting also includes a presentation on the BDO Canada final audit and reviews of various development and home-based business permits.

• Kenmount Road Upgrades Phase 1–CCN 03 Valve Box Upper Cover (17-RNC-24-00006)
• Kenmount Road Upgrades Phase 1 – Surplus Funding Allocation Options
• STL Pump Station Project – Contemplated Change Notice 54 – Engineering Descope
• STL Pump Station – Contemplated Change Notice 55 – Pump Interlock
• Development approvals for 109 Sgt Donald Lucas Drive, 21 Colorado Street, and 1655 Topsail Road

The Committee of the Whole reviewed infrastructure upgrades, development applications, and financial reports before forwarding most recommendations to the full council for final approval. Residents will see continued road improvements on Kenmount Road funded by a provincial surplus, alongside new residential and commercial developments subject to strict conditions. The committee also addressed an encroachment issue at 10 Lakewynds Drive and adopted clean audit findings for the town’s 2024 finances.

• Approved restaurant with drive-thru at 1655 Topsail Road (subject to 27 conditions, pending ratification)
• Denied request for property owner at 10 Lakewynds Drive to keep gravel seating and fire pit on town land (deadline extended to August 31, 2025)
• Recommended approval of subsidiary apartments at 109 Sgt Donald Lucas Drive and 21 Colorado Street (subject to conditions each, moving to full council)
• Recommended approval of home-based business at 31 Heightview Drive (subject to no objections and 10 conditions, moving to full council)
• Recommended allocating up to $535,145.50 HST surplus funding for Kenmount Road upgrades (moving to full council)
• Recommended accepting change orders for Kenmount Road valve covers ($9,420), STL Pump Station engineering descope ($5,654), and pump interlock modifications ($9,054) (moving to full council)
• Recommended adopting 2024 audited financial statements following a clean audit report (moving to full council)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council is reviewing several infrastructure projects including road and water service upgrades. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2025 municipal general election and various planning permits.

• Kenmount Road Project change notice regarding locates
• Kenmount Road Upgrades Phase 1 vacuum truck services (17-RNC-24-00006)
• Windmill Road water and sewer upgrades involving buried services
• 2025 Municipal General Election discussion
• Permit re-submission for 27 Quilty’s Road – HBB (The Scooby Shack)

The Town of Paradise set the schedule for the 2025 Municipal General Election, including nomination periods and an advance poll. Council also approved various infrastructure payments for Kenmount Road and Windmill Road, a pool feasibility study, and heavy equipment lifts.

• Approved $1,495.00 change order to Modern Paving for Kenmount Road locates (unanimous)
• Approved $3,392.50 change order to Modern Paving for Kenmount Road vacuum services (unanimous)
• Approved $11,248.31 change order to Dexter Construction Company Limited for Windmill Road upgrades (5-0)
• Appointed Lisa Niblock as Alternate Returning Officer for 2025 Municipal General Election (unanimous)
• Set 2025 election nomination period from August 28 to September 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled 2025 advance poll for September 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Public Recognition and Proclamation Policy CS-043 (unanimous)
• Awarded $74,897.00 to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for municipal pool feasibility study (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review infrastructure changes for Kenmount Road and various development permits. The meeting also includes discussions on a public recognition policy and a recreation feasibility study.

• Kenmount Road Project – Contemplated Change Notice 01
• Kenmount Road Upgrades Phase 1 – Contemplated Change Notice 02
• Public Recognition and Proclamation Policy
• 2025 Request for Proposals Pool Feasibility Study
• Development Approvals: 289 Lanark Drive, 139 Topsail Pond Road, and 27 Quilty’s Road

The Committee of the Whole reviewed eight infrastructure, development, and policy items but made no binding decisions at this meeting. All proposals were unanimously agreed upon by the committee to be forwarded to the full Town Council for final vote. These items cover road repair cost adjustments, new development permits, a potential community pool study, and equipment purchases that affect local services.

• Forwarded $1300.00 Kenmount Road water line change order to full council for decision
• Forwarded $2,950.00 Kenmount Road vacuum truck change order to full council for decision
• Forwarded Public Recognition and Proclamation Policy CS-043 to full council for decision
• Forwarded $65,128.51 pool feasibility study contract to Stantec Consulting to full council
• Forwarded fence development approval at 289 Lanark Drive with conditions to full council
• Forwarded accessory building approval at 139 Topsail Pond Road with conditions to full council
• Forwarded home-based dog daycare approval at 27 Quilty's Road with conditions to full council
• Forwarded $61,165.00 mobile column lifts contract to Atlas Auto Equipment to full council

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council is reviewing several infrastructure projects including water and sewer servicing. The meeting also includes discussions on beach volleyball court rental rates and various development approvals.

• Carberry Place Water & Sewer recommendation of award
• Milton Road Water & Sewer servicing
• Beach Volleyball Competition Courts award ratification
• Windmill Road Box Culvert CCBF funding application
• Beach Volleyball Court rental rates for Summer 2025

The Town of Paradise approved several infrastructure projects including water and sewer installations on Carberry Place. Council also ratified the award for new beach volleyball competition courts and set rental rates for 2025.

• Awarded $1,370,880.50 water and sewer contract to Black Diamond Construction Company (Unanimous)
• Added Milton Road water and sewer servicing to the priority list (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,392.00 for technical support for beach volleyball courts (Unanimous)
• Ratified $162,244.19 award for beach volleyball competition courts to Weirs Construction Limited (Unanimous)
• Approved funding application of $268,732 for Windmill Road Culvert (Carried)
• Endorsed Councillor Larry Vaters for FCM Board of Directors election (Unanimous)
• Set adult beach volleyball court rental rate at $30.00 per hour (Unanimous)
• Adopted Canada Games Volunteerism Policy (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review various municipal items including infrastructure funding and tender results. Discussion topics include several development approvals, public works supplies, and community service policies.

• Windmill Road Box Culvert CCBF Funding Application
• Beach Volleyball Competition Court tender results and award
• Beach Volleyball Court rental rates for 2025
• Development approvals for SGT. Donald Lucas Drive, Kemble Avenue, Colorado Street, and Quilty’s Road
• Security Services Contract one year renewal

The Committee of the Whole reviewed multiple recommendations regarding infrastructure, Canada Games preparations, and municipal policies. Most items were agreed upon to be moved forward for final decision or ratification at the upcoming Public Council Meeting.

• Moved Windmill Road Box Culvert CCBF funding application to public meeting (4-0)
• Moved Beach Volleyball Competition Court tender award to public meeting (6-0)
• Moved All-North Consulting engineering fee adjustment to public meeting (6-0)
• Deferred Committee of the Whole Terms of Reference for further research (6-0)
• Moved Councillor Vaters FCM Board of Directors candidacy to public meeting (6-0)
• Moved Create to Get Closer Art Program funding request to public meeting (6-0)
• Moved Canada Games Employee Volunteerism Policy to public meeting (6-0)
• Moved Beach Volleyball Court rental rates to public meeting (6-0)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council will review several infrastructure items including water and sewer projects. The meeting also includes discussions on the Paradise Park Master Plan and various development regulation amendments.

• Carberry Place Water & Sewer Project engineering change order
• Evergreen Village Phase 1 prime consultant services notice
• STL Pump Station project change notices
• Windmill Road Water and Sewer tender results and award
• Adoption of Paradise Park Master Plan - 2025

The Council approved several infrastructure change orders, including a $1M contract for the Windmill Road Water and Sewer project. Additionally, they adopted the Paradise Park Master Plan and authorized various municipal development amendments.

• Awarded Windmill Road Water and Sewer project to Dexter Construction Company Limited ($1,000,177.71) (5-0)
• Approved Carberry Place Water & Sewer Engineering Change Order 01 ($3,829.50) (6-0)
• Approved Evergreen Village Phase 1 Change Notice 05 ($11,241.25) (6-0)
• Approved STL Pump Station Change Notice 040 ($4,708.32) (6-0)
• Approved STL Pump Station Change Notice 047 ($2,530.00 credit) (6-0)
• Approved STL Pump Station Change Notice 050 ($13,998.64) (6-0)
• Approved STL Pump Station Change Notice 052 ($15,927.50 credit) (6-0)
• Approved Regional Fire Services 2024 adjustments ($245,073.26) (6-0)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several infrastructure and engineering items, including pump station changes and water/sewer projects. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Paradise Park Master Plan by Mills and Wright.

• Paradise Park Master Plan presentation by Mills and Wright
• STL Pump Station change notices
• Carberry Place Water & Sewer Project engineering change order
• Evergreen Village Phase 1 Prime Consultant Services change notice
• Windmill Road Water and Sewer tender results and award

The Committee of the Whole reviewed multiple infrastructure change notices, a water and sewer tender, and various zoning amendments. All discussed items were agreed upon to be moved forward to the Public Council Meeting for final decision.

• Moved Paradise Park Master Plan to Public Council Meeting
• Moved STL Pump Station conduit paint credit to Public Council Meeting
• Moved Carberry Place Water & Sewer engineering change order to Public Council Meeting
• Moved Evergreen Village Phase 1 cost overruns to Public Council Meeting
• Moved STL Pump Station pipe substitution credit to Public Council Meeting
• Moved STL Pump Station corroded infrastructure replacement to Public Council Meeting
• Moved STL Pump Station as-built condition work to Public Council Meeting
• Moved Windmill Road Water and Sewer tender award to Public Council Meeting

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council is meeting to review several municipal matters including development approvals and infrastructure changes. Discussion topics include water and sewer projects, facility rental rates, and snowclearing contract extensions.

• Neary Road Water and Sewer Project – Engineering Change Notice 01
• Facility Rental Rate Approval: Indoor Turf Floor Rentals
• 3 Hollyberry Drive – Fence Regulations
• Paradise Development Regulations Amendment No. 28, 2025
• 714 St. Thomas Line – Development Approval

The Town of Paradise Council approved several residential development applications and a new indoor turf rental rate. They also authorized mail-in voting for the 2025 general municipal election, pending ministerial approval.

• Approved $4,048.00 change order for Neary Road water and sewer site investigations (Unanimous)
• Authorized mail-in voting for 2025 general municipal election (Unanimous)
• Set indoor turf floor rental rate at $150.00 per hour (Unanimous)
• Approved existing fence at 3 Hollyberry Drive to remain (Unanimous)
• Approved security services hourly rate change order (Unanimous)
• Adopted Development Regulations Amendment No. 28, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved accessory building at 714 St. Thomas Line (Unanimous)
• Approved residential lot applications for 115-119 and 121-127 Round Pond Road (Carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several municipal items including water and sewer projects, facility rental rates, and development applications. Discussions also cover snow clearing procedures and athletic field policies.

• Neary Road Water and Sewer Project (17-MYCW-22-00058)
• STL Pump Station Contemplated Change Notice 049
• Facility Rental Rate Approval for Indoor Turf Flooring
• Development Regulations Amendment No. 28, 2025 Public Consultation Summary
• Athletic Field Closure Policy 2025

The Committee of the Whole reviewed various proposals including water projects, voting changes, and facility rates. All discussed items were agreed upon to be moved forward to the Public Council Meeting for final decision.

• Moved Neary Road Water and Sewer Project change order to public meeting
• Deferred STL Pump Station change notice for further staff review
• Moved vote by mail proposal to public meeting
• Moved indoor turf rental rate proposal to public meeting
• Moved Development Regulations Amendment No. 28, 2025 to public meeting
• Moved 3 Hollyberry Drive fence compliance request to public meeting
• Moved 27 Quilty's Road home-based business application to public meeting
• Moved 714 St. Thomas Line development approval to public meeting

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council is reviewing several infrastructure projects including road work and pump station updates. The meeting also includes discussions on affordable housing developments, property transfers, and community naming rights.

• Kenmount Road Phase 1 construction tender award
• TOP-25-03 Line Painting tender award
• STL Pump Station Project epoxy floor and concrete pads
• Fee waiver request for Calvary Baptist Church affordable housing at 83 Karwood Drive
• Habitat for Humanity property transfer at 12 Mercury Street

The Town of Paradise approved major infrastructure contracts for line painting and Kenmount Road upgrades. Council also authorized a land donation to Habitat for Humanity and several equipment write-offs due to total loss.

• Awarded 2025 Line Painting Project to Modern Paving Limited ($242,552.50) (7-0)
• Awarded Kenmount Road Phase 1 Upgrades to Modern Paving Limited ($3,239,228.35) (7-0)
• Accepted STL Pump Station epoxy floor credit of $111,706.63 (7-0)
• Accepted STL Pump Station concrete pad cost of $2,750.00 (7-0)
• Adopted Town Council Meeting Rules of Procedure By-Law BL-CS-001 (6-1)
• Awarded aluminum bleacher installation to Coastline Specialties Limited ($41,434.50) (7-0)
• Denied Paradise Double Ice Complex naming rights proposal for Capital Auto Group (0-7)
• Waived fees for Calvary Baptist Church Affordable Housing at 83 Karwood Drive (7-0)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several infrastructure projects including Kenmount Road upgrades and STL station work. The agenda also includes a fee waiver request for affordable housing at 83 Karwood Drive and various development approvals.

• Kenmount Road Phase 1 Upgrades recommendation
• STL Pump Station Project epoxy floor work
• STL Lift Station Project change notice
• Bleacher Request For Quotes - 2025
• Fee waiver request for affordable housing at 83 Karwood Drive

The Committee of the Whole reviewed multiple recommendations for infrastructure upgrades, land donations, and fee waivers. All items discussed were agreed upon to be moved forward to the Public Council Meeting for final decision.

• Moved Kenmount Road Phase 1 Upgrades award to Public Council Meeting
• Moved STL Pump Station epoxy floor change order to Public Council Meeting
• Moved STL Lift Station concrete pad change order to Public Council Meeting
• Moved Council Meeting Rules of Procedure By-Law BL-CS-001 to Public Council Meeting
• Moved 2025 aluminum bleacher supply and installation award to Public Council Meeting
• Moved 83 Karwood Drive fee waiver request to Public Council Meeting
• Moved Spectrum Investigation & Security Limited pay increase to Public Council Meeting
• Moved 12 Mercury Street land donation to Habitat for Humanity to Public Council Meeting

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council is reviewing several infrastructure projects including water, sewer, and roundabout installations. The meeting also includes a decision regarding the suspension of the town's X account and various planning permits.

• RRFBs Topsail/McNamara Drive Roundabout supply and installation award
• STL Pump Station Project engineering change notice and contemplated change notice
• Bayview Heights Water and Sewer Project tender award
• Drovers Road Water and Sewer tender award
• Decision to suspend Town's X (formerly Twitter) usage

The Town of Paradise approved multiple construction tenders for water, sewer, and road safety projects. Council also decided to limit the use of its X account to urgent information only.

• Awarded $79,321.88 to Construction Signs Limited for rapid flashing beacons (Unanimous)
• Approved $24,082.44 change order to R.V. Anderson Associates Limited (Unanimous)
• Awarded $454,454.70 construction tender to Mercer’s Paving Incorporated (Unanimous)
• Awarded $1,316,043.90 construction tender to Precision Excavation Ltd (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,302.39 change order to Olympic Construction Limited (Unanimous)
• Suspended X account usage for day-to-day communications (Unanimous)
• Approved two-unit dwelling application at 20 Juniper Drive in principle (Unanimous)
• Rescinded business operation order for 1267 Kenmount Road (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several infrastructure awards including road safety and water/sewer projects. The agenda also includes a decision to suspend the town's use of X (formerly Twitter) and various planning permit approvals.

• Installation of RRFBs at Topsile Road/McNamara Drive Roundabout
• Line Painting Tender award
• STL Pump Station Project Engineering Change Notice 08
• Bayview Heights Water and Sewer Project tender award
• Drovers Road Water & Sewer Project tender results

The Committee of the Whole reviewed multiple recommendations to move forward to a Public Council Meeting for final decisions. These include various road, water, and sewer projects, as well as a change in social media usage.

• Recommended award of RRFBs at Topsail Road/McNamara Drive Roundabout to Construction Signs Limited
• Recommended award of 2025 Line Painting project to Modern Paving Limited
• Recommended acceptance of Engineering Change Notice 08 for R.V. Anderson and Associates Limited
• Recommended award of Bayview Heights Water and Sewer tender to Mercer's Paving Incorporated
• Recommended award of Drovers Road Water & Sewer tender to Precision Excavation Ltd.
• Recommended suspension of Town X (formerly Twitter) account for day-to-day communications
• Recommended approval in principle for 20 Juniper Drive dwelling
• Deferred residential building lot applications for 115-119 and 121-127 Round Pond Road

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council will review several items including a change notice for the STL Pump Station Project. Discussion topics include tax incentive requests, compensation policies, and upcoming community events.

• STL Pump Station Project – Contemplated Change Notice 043
• Tax Incentive Request – Extreme Training Inc
• Supply Hot Mix Asphalt 2025
• Supply & Delivery One New Sidewalk Blower with Attachments 2025
• Street Jam in Paradise, June 2025

The Town of Paradise approved several infrastructure contracts including hot mix asphalt and a new sidewalk blower. Council also extended the 2025 tax payment deadline to March 28 and authorized a street jam event for June 2025.

• Proclaimed March 2025 as Easter Seals Month
• Approved $1,150.00 credit for STL Pump Station Project (Unanimous)
• Extended 2025 tax payment deadline to March 28, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Adopted revised Management and Non-Union/Non-Management Compensation Policies (Unanimous)
• Approved Street Jam in Paradise agreement for June 14 & 15, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Denied three-year business tax incentive for Extreme Training Inc (Unanimously Defeated)
• Approved response to Town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove regarding mapping amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved accessory building permit for 122 Summit Drive (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The committee will review several departmental reports and decision notes. Topics include a change notice for the STL Pump Station Project, tax deadline extensions, and public works supplies.

• STL Pump Station Project – Contemplated Change Notice 043
• Extension of Deadline to Pay Taxes
• SJURRPA 108, 2025 feedback request from Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove
• Tax Incentive Request – Extreme Training Inc
• Development Approval for 122 Summit Drive

The Committee of the Whole discussed various infrastructure, tax, and planning matters. All items presented were agreed upon to be moved forward to the upcoming Public Council Meeting for final decision or ratification.

• Moved STL Pump Station change notice for $1,000 credit to Public Council (7-0)
• Moved extension of tax payment deadline to March 28 to Public Council (7-0)
• Moved Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove rezoning feedback to Public Council (7-0)
• Moved refusal of Xtreme Training Inc. tax incentive request to Public Council (7-0)
• Moved 122 Summit Drive development approval to Public Council (7-0)
• Moved Farrell's Excavating Limited asphalt contract extension to Public Council (7-0)
• Moved Saunders Equipment Ltd. sidewalk blower award to Public Council (7-0)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council will review infrastructure upgrades, land-use rules, and administrative policies on February 18, 2025. Items include a Development Regulations Amendment that could affect local property use, a tax incentive request for EPCM Supply Inc. at 7 Maverick Place, and consultant services for Neary Road projects. Council will also consider updates to the security deposit policy and municipal by-laws.

• Development Regulations Amendment No. 28, 2025
• Tax Incentive Request – EPCM Supply Inc., 7 Maverick Place
• Award of Prime Consultant Services for Neary Road Projects (TOP-24-29)
• STL Pump Station Project – Contemplated Change Notice 044
• Security Deposit Policy review and By-Laws update under the Town and Local Service Districts Act

The Town of Paradise Council approved multiple new by-laws regarding snow clearing, waste disposal, anti-littering, and noise. Infrastructure decisions included a cleaning contract renewal and various engineering service awards. Additionally, council approved several home-based business permits and a 40-unit seniors housing development.

• Awarded Kelloway Construction Ltd $421,038.00 for a 1-year cleaning contract renewal (7-0)
• Ratified Olympic Construction Limited change order of $49,450.00 for STL Pump Station (7-0)
• Awarded Englobe Corporation $173,454.50 for Neary Road projects (7-0)
• Adopted Security Deposit Policy CS-042 (7-0)
• Adopted Snow Clearing By-Law BL-PW-01 (7-0)
• Adopted Waste Disposal By-Law BL-PW-02 (7-0)
• Adopted Anti-Litter By Law BL-PPS-01 (7-0)
• Adopted Noise and Nuisance By-Law BL-PPS-02 (7-0)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several administrative and planning items. Discussions include a tax incentive request for EPCM Supply Inc., development regulation amendments, and various municipal policies.

• Tax Incentive Request - EPCM Supply Inc.
• Development Regulations Amendment No. 28, 2025
• Cleaning Contract Extension 2025
• Rules of Procedures By-Law BL- CS-001
• Security Deposit Policy

The Committee of the Whole reviewed multiple staff recommendations including contract renewals, policy updates, and development approvals. All discussed items were agreed upon to be moved forward to the upcoming Public Council Meeting for final decisions.

• Moved 1-year cleaning contract renewal for Kelloway Construction Ltd ($421,038.00) to Public Council
• Tabled Rules of Procedures By-Law BL-CS-001 for further discussion at next meeting
• Moved Security Deposit Policy CS-042 to Public Council
• Moved amendments to change regulations to By-Laws (Waste, Anti-Litter, Noise, Snow Clearing) to Public Council
• Moved Mount Pearl Paradise Skating Club ice show ticket split waiver to Public Council
• Moved EPCM Supply Inc. tax incentive request to Public Council
• Moved Development Regulations Amendment No. 28, 2025 to Public Council
• Moved home-based business and senior housing development approvals to Public Council

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council will review several change notices for the STL Pumping Station Project. The meeting also includes discussions on financing the St. Thomas Line Pump House and reviewing snow removal service requests.

• STL Pumping Station Project change notices (023, 034, 036, 039, 042)
• Rescinding of Email Voting/Polling Policy CS-025
• Financing for St. Thomas Line Pump House
• RFQ for Snow Removal Services 2025
• Repair estimate for 185 HP Lift Station Pump

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several items including STL Pumping Station projects and a new email voting policy. The meeting also includes discussions on recreation programs and development approvals.

• STL Pumping Station projects (CCN023, CCN 034, CCN 036, CCN 039, and CCN 042)
• Email Voting/Polling Policy CS-025
• Development Approval for 85 Angel’s Road
• Repair Estimate for 185 HP Lift Station Pump
• Delegation from Calvary Baptist Church

The Committee of the Whole reviewed multiple change notices for the St. Thomas Line Pumping Station and various recreation rental discounts. All discussed items were recommended to be moved forward to the Public Council Meeting for final decision.

• Recommended STL Pumping Station ladder installation ($3,469.74 plus HST) (7-0)
• Recommended STL Pumping Station pipe coupler installation ($468.17 plus HST) (7-0)
• Recommended STL Pumping Station fireproofing ($3,721.18 plus HST) (7-0)
• Recommended STL Pumping Station stairwell paint deletion ($2,184.00 plus HST credit) (7-0)
• Recommended STL Pumping Station lateral support angle deletion ($1,530.00 plus HST credit) (7-0)
• Recommended rescinding of Email Voting/Polling Policy CS-025 (7-0)
• Recommended 50% ice rental discount for Hockey Helps the Homeless ($1,615.00 including HST) (7-0)
• Recommended 50% ice rental discount for Nevaeh’s Lemonade Stand ($1,750.00 including HST) (7-0)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council is reviewing several infrastructure and administrative items. Discussions include a water pressure expansion application, land expropriation at Paradise Intermediate School, and various development and public works matters.

• Application for Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund for Neil's Pond Ridge water pressure and capacity expansion
• Expropriation of land at 41 Diane Whelan Drive (Paradise Intermediate School property)
• Development Regulations Amendment No. 28, 2025
• Approval in principle for 1133 Kenmount Road
• Repairs to 250HP Pump Liftstation 10

The Town of Paradise council approved a $16,955,332.93 application for federal water infrastructure funding to expand pressure and capacity at Neil's Pond Ridge. Council also authorized the expropriation of part of 41 Dianne Whelan Drive for provincial school property needs, and approved an expansion for a Kenmount Road vehicle storage business subject to public feedback and conditions. Additionally, council ratified $31,598.88 in lift station pump repairs, adopted new public works policies, and waived rental fees for a local high school hockey fundraiser.

• Approved $16,955,332.93 Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund application for Neil's Pond Ridge water expansion (Unanimous)
• Authorized expropriation of part of 41 Dianne Whelan Drive to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (Unanimous)
• Approved vehicle storage business expansion at 1155 and 1133 Kenmount Road, subject to conditions and public feedback (4-1)
• Ratified $31,598.88 repair for a 250 HP lift station pump at Xylem Canada (Unanimous)
• Adopted new Tools and Consumables Use Policy for the Public Works Department (Unanimous)
• Waived $1,375.50 ice rental fee and box office split for a January high school hockey fundraiser (Unanimous)
• Approved advertising Development Regulations Amendment No. 28, 2025, for public consultation (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review several departmental reports and decision notes. Topics include land expropriation at Paradise Intermediate School, development regulation amendments, and infrastructure repairs.

• Expropriation of Land – Paradise Intermediate School Property (41 Diane Whelan Drive)
• Development Regulations Amendment No. 28, 2025
• Permit approval in principle for 1133 Kenmount Road
• Repair estimate for 250 HP Lift Station Pump
• Fundraiser request from Mt. Pearl Senior High

The Committee of the Whole discussed various infrastructure, administrative, and planning matters. Most items were recommended for movement to the upcoming Public Council meeting for final decisions or adoption.

• Directed staff to apply for CHIF funding for Neil's Pond Ridge water expansion
• Moved 2025 Schedule of Meetings forward for decision
• Moved Paradise Intermediate School land expropriation forward for decision
• Moved Mt. Pearl Senior High fundraiser request forward for decision
• Moved Development Regulations Amendment No. 28, 2025 forward for decision
• Moved 1133 Kenmount Road vehicle storage expansion forward for decision
• Directed staff to proceed with 250HP Lift Station Pump repair via Xylem Canada Company
• Moved new Tools, Equipment and Consumables Use Policy forward for adoption

Public Council Meeting

The Town Council will meet to discuss committee reports and decision notes. Key items include a staff appointment and development permits for specific local addresses.

• Appointment of Director of Planning and Protective Services
• Paradise Double Ice Complex Vending Services Request for Proposals
• Home Based Business permit for 30 Ellsworth Street
• Development Approval permit for 122 Summit Drive
• Rescinding an order for 63 Paradise Road