Blandford-Blenheim, ON

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Le conseil examinera la cession de terrains municipaux au 67 Main St., Princeton (ancienne caserne de pompiers), discutera du financement de balances portables pour peser les véhicules pour l'application des charges réduites sur les routes, et examinera les demandes de dispense de frais pour des événements communautaires, y compris une tente de foire et un camp d'église.

• Cession de l'ancienne caserne de pompiers au 67 Main St., Princeton
• Demande de financement pour balances portables de pesée de véhicules (Oxford OPP)
• Dispense des frais de permis de construire pour la tente de foire de la Drumbo Agricultural Society
• Dispense des frais d'arène pour le camp d'enfants de l'église Plattsville
• Avis de motion demandant un programme d'exemption pour déchets médicaux du comté d'Oxford

Council approved the use of Bio Resin on Township Road 12, supplied by BDT at a cost of $65,000 plus HST. They also waived building permit fees for the Drumbo Agricultural Society's fair tent for 5 years, waived arena fees for Plattsville Church children's camp programming, and authorized an application to the Ontario Building Stronger Communities Grant for arena capital improvements. Additionally, Council approved a noise by-law exemption for a wedding at 48 Pinkham Street and authorized the disposition of the former Fire Station #81 lands at 67 Main St., Princeton.

• Approved Bio Resin for Township Road 12 from BDT at $65,000 plus HST
• Waived building permit fees for Drumbo Agricultural Society fair tent for 5 years
• Waived Plattsville Arena pad fees for Plattsville Church children's camp on four dates in July/August
• Directed staff to apply to Ontario Building Stronger Communities Grant for Plattsville Memorial Community Arena improvements
• Approved noise by-law exemption for wedding at 48 Pinkham Street, Drumbo on Aug 22 until midnight
• Authorized disposition of former Fire Station #81 lands at 67 Main St., Princeton
• Requested Oxford County review medical waste exemption program options

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Le conseil examinera l'attribution d'un contrat de pavage de $1.09 million pour Princeton Phase 5 à Armstrong Paving. Ils voteront également sur un règlement pour le projet de drainage Sparks Drain et décideront s'il faut demander un financement provincial pour la réduction des frais d'aménagement. Le surplus de 2025 de $472,634 sera alloué aux réserves. L'achat d'un VUS hybride pour Public Works est également à l'ordre du jour.

• Attribuer Princeton Phase 5 à Armstrong Paving pour $1,091,195
• Adopter le règlement Sparks Drain pour les travaux de drainage
• Allouer le surplus de $472,634 aux réserves Tax Stabilization et Working Capital
• Discuter de la demande de financement du programme Development Charge Reduction Program
• Autoriser l'achat d'un VUS hybride pour Public Works

The Township Council awarded the Princeton Phase 5 paving contract to Armstrong Paving and Materials Group Ltd. for $1,091,195.04 plus HST, which will fund local road improvements. Council also allocated the 2025 financial surplus of $472,634 between tax stabilization and working capital reserves to support future municipal services. Additionally, council approved changing regular meeting start times to 5:00 p.m. for the current term and directed staff not to apply for provincial development charge reduction funding.

• Adopted June 3 council minutes (carried)
• Received Sparks Drain presentation as information
• Deferred Bio Resin Township Road 12 report
• Allowed purchase of a Hybrid SUV for Public Works (vote tied)
• Awarded Princeton Phase 5 paving contract to Armstrong Paving and Materials Group Ltd. at $1,091,195.04 plus HST (carried)
• Allocated 2025 surplus of $472,634 to tax stabilization and working capital reserves (carried)
• Directed staff not to apply for provincial development charge reduction funding (carried)
• Approved changing regular meeting start time from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. through 2030 (carried)

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Le Conseil examinera les stratégies de financement pour une nouvelle caserne de pompiers et un camion aérien, approuvera les états financiers de 2025 et choisira un fournisseur de services bancaires municipaux. La réunion comprend également une audience publique concernant une demande de changement de zonage spécifique.

• Proposition de débenture de 2 M$ sur 10 ans pour la caserne de pompiers de Princeton au 707024 Township Road 2
• Proposition de débenture de 1 M$ sur 10 ans pour un camion de pompiers aérien
• Demande de changement de zonage ZN1-26-02 pour transférer des terrains vers 'Zone de village spéciale (V-sp)'
• Attribution du contrat à CIBC pour les services bancaires municipaux
• Demande d'information (RFI) pour des partenariats de programmation de camp de jour d'été

Council approved a zone change application (ZN1-26-02) for lands in Blenheim, rezoning from 'Institutional Zone (I)' and 'Special Recreational Zone (REC-6)' to 'Special Village Zone (V-sp)'. The 2025 financial statements were adopted, and staff were authorized to release a Request for Information for summer day camp programming partnerships. Council also authorized a banking services agreement with CIBC and a funding strategy for the new Princeton Fire Hall, including $3M in debentures.

• Approved zone change ZN1-26-02 (Carried)
• Adopted 2025 financial statements as presented (Carried)
• Authorized staff to release RFI for summer day camp partnerships (Carried)
• Authorized banking services agreement with CIBC (Carried)
• Authorized $2M debenture for Princeton Fire Hall and $1M for aerial truck (Carried)
• Approved By-laws 2549, 2550, and 2551 (Carried)

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Le conseil examinera l'adoption du règlement fiscal et des estimations budgétaires de 2026. La réunion comprend également des discussions sur les réparations d'infrastructure de l'aréna, une nouvelle politique d'adoption de routes et des exemptions au règlement sur le bruit pour les promenades en VTT.

• Règlement 2546-2026 : Adoption des estimations budgétaires et des taux d'imposition de 2026
• Plattsville Arena : Remplacement de la tour du condenseur et du panneau d'alarme incendie utilisant les fonds de réserve de capital à long terme
• Exemption au règlement sur le bruit : Demande du Great Lakes ATV Club pour 10 samedis entre le 4 juillet et le 5 septembre 2026
• Politique du programme Adopt-A-Road : Proposition d'établir une nouvelle politique pour l'adoption de routes
• Entretien des routes en gravier : Motion visant à étudier la transition d'un cycle d'application de gravier de trois ans à un cycle de deux ans

Council adopted By-law 2546-2026 setting 2026 budgetary estimates and tax rates. They also authorized replacement of the Plattsville Arena condenser tower and fire alarm panel, granted noise by-law exemptions for Great Lakes ATV Club rides on five dates, and adopted the Adopt-A-Road Program Policy. A motion was carried directing staff to report on transitioning gravel road maintenance from a three-year to a two-year cycle within 2027 budget deliberations.

• Adopted 2026 budget and tax rates (By-law 2546-2026) (Carried)
• Adopted Adopt-A-Road Program Policy (Carried)
• Authorized Plattsville Arena condenser tower and fire alarm panel replacement (Carried)
• Granted noise by-law exemptions for Great Lakes ATV Club on five Saturdays in 2026 (Carried)
• Directed staff to report on gravel road maintenance cycle change (Carried)
• Appointed By-law Enforcement Officers (By-law 2547-2026) (Carried)
• Endorsed Oxford Age Friendly Strategy (Carried)
• Received correspondence and staff reports as information (Carried)

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Le conseil votera sur l'attribution d'un appel d'offres pour le traitement de surface à Walker Construction pour un montant non spécifié. Il examinera également une demande de subvention EASE pour créer des sentiers sans obstacle dans les parcs de Drumbo et Plattsville, adoptera une nouvelle politique d'attribution de la glace, et discutera d'une motion visant à réviser le cycle d'entretien des routes en gravier. La réunion comprend une séance à huis clos pour les relations de travail et les conseils juridiques.

• Accepter l'appel d'offres de Walker Construction pour le traitement de surface (point 10.a)
• Autoriser la demande de subvention EASE pour des sentiers sans obstacle dans les parcs de Drumbo et Plattsville (point 10.d)
• Adopter la politique d'attribution de la glace (point 10.e)
• Motion visant à réviser le cycle d'entretien des routes en gravier, y compris un possible passage à une application bisannuelle (point 13.a)
• Séance à huis clos sur les relations de travail et les conseils juridiques (points 15.b, 15.c)

Council accepted the Surface Treatment tender from Walker Construction for road maintenance. They also authorized an EASE grant application for barrier-free park pathways and adopted a new Ice Allocation Policy. Council directed staff to review transitioning gravel road maintenance from a three-year to a two-year cycle.

• Accepted Surface Treatment tender from Walker Construction (Carried)
• Authorized EASE Grant application for Barrier-Free Pathways (Carried)
• Adopted Ice Allocation Policy as per DC-26-05 (Carried)
• Directed staff to report on gravel road maintenance cycle change (Carried)

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Le conseil tient des audiences publiques sur deux demandes de lotissement et de zonage de Van Wees Roses Inc. visant à créer 81 lots pour maisons individuelles, de nouvelles routes et des prolongements des rues Peter, Elgin et Emma. Le conseil reçoit également plusieurs articles de correspondance du comté d'Oxford concernant la gestion des déchets, les examens de vitesse et les risques climatiques. Une séance à huis clos est prévue pour discuter d'un projet de disposition de terrains.

• Audience publique pour un lotissement de 40 lots au sud de la rue Elgin Ouest (SB 23-04-1, ZN 1-23-10)
• Audience publique pour un lotissement de 41 lots près de la rue Emma (SB 23-05-1, ZN 1-23-11)
• Séance à huis clos pour discuter d'un projet de disposition de terrains (Rapport CAO-26-12)
• Correspondance : Examen de la gestion de la vitesse et de la sécurité routière du comté d'Oxford pour Blandford-Blenheim
• Correspondance : Résolution de Woodstock sur la législation provinciale en matière de santé et de sécurité

Council approved-in-principle two zone change applications and supported the corresponding draft plans of subdivision for Van Wees Roses Inc. The approvals would allow 40 lots on one site and 41 lots on another, with new roads and walkways. Council also accepted a contract for accessible playground equipment at Drumbo Park and directed staff to report on gravel road maintenance options.

• Approved-in-principle Zone Change ZN1-23-10 & supported Draft Plan SB 23-04-1 (40 single-detached lots) (carried)
• Approved-in-principle Zone Change ZN1-23-11 & supported Draft Plan SB 23-05-1 (41 single-detached lots) (carried)
• Accepted Henderson Recreation Equipment Ltd. for Drumbo Park accessible playground project (carried)
• Received protective services, building, and community services monthly reports (carried)
• Received general correspondence as information (carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss proposed land disposition (carried)
• Provided direction to staff on Report CAO-26-12 (land disposition) (carried)
• Passed By-law 2543-2026 to confirm proceedings (carried)

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Council will hold a public meeting and decide on a minor variance application for an additional residential unit (ARU) in a detached accessory building. Also up for decision: acceptance of a gravel tender from Summit Aggregates KW Inc. for 25,000 tonnes at $15.48/tonne, and first reading of an interim levy bylaw for the Princeton Drain Phase 4 project. Presentations will be received from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) on provincial consolidation and from Tourism Oxford.

• Minor variance MVA01-26 (Kim & Dave Piggott, 886280 Oxford Road 8): staff recommend approving ARU size increase but denying increased separation distance from principal dwelling.
• Tender awarded to Summit Aggregates KW Inc. for ~22,000 tonnes Granular A and ~3,000 tonnes Granular B at $15.48/tonne each.
• By-law 2541-2026: Interim Levy #3 for actual cost of Princeton Drain Phase 4 construction.
• Presentation from UTRCA Chair Brian Petrie on provincial conservation authority consolidation update.
• 2025 Development Charges Annual Report (Report TR-26-05) received for posting on website.

Council accepted a gravel supply tender from Summit Aggregates KW Inc. and approved a request for an additional concrete pad for a bench in Drumbo. Additionally, a notice of motion was introduced to study transitioning the gravel road maintenance cycle.

• Accepted gravel tender from Summit Aggregates KW Inc. (Carried)
• Approved Drumbo Beautification Committee request for one concrete pad (Carried)
• Supported Township of Oro-Medonte resolution regarding legislative amendments (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2541-2026 for Princeton Drainage System interim levy (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2542-2026 to confirm Council proceedings (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2529-2026 regarding municipal cemetery operations (Carried)

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The Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council will consider a zone change for Stott Farm Ltd. to reclassify land from Agricultural to Special Rural Residential. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding potential litigation and the adoption of a confirming by-law.

• Zone Change ZN1-26-01 for Stott Farm Ltd. to Special Rural Residential Zone (RR-sp)
• Closed Session to discuss potential litigation (CAO-26-10)
• By-law 2539-2026 to amend Zoning By-Law 1360-2002 (ZN1-24-18)
• By-law 2540-2026 to confirm Council proceedings
• Council to meet again on April 1, 2026

Council approved a zone change application in principle for lands at Concession 6. The council also received several monthly staff reports and passed two by-laws through their final readings.

• Approved agenda (Carried)
• Adopted March 4, 2026 minutes (Carried)
• Approved-in-principle zone change for Stott Farm Ltd. (Carried)
• Received correspondence from Township of Norwich (Carried)
• Received February Protective Services report (Carried)
• Received Chief Building Official monthly report (Carried)
• Received Council Remuneration report (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2539-2026 and By-law 2540-2026 through third and final reading (Carried)

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The Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council will consider accepting a tender for Bridge 23 rehabilitation and formally acknowledge funding for accessible park washrooms. The meeting also includes the adoption of a new facility booking policy and the removal of a property standards enforcement officer.

• Bridge 23 rehabilitation contract awarded to Vandenberk Construction Inc. for $453,766.81 plus HST
• EASE Grant approval for up to $57,935.15 for accessible washroom retrofits in Plattsville, Drumbo, and Princeton Parks
• Adoption of changes to the Township-Wide Facility Booking Policy
• By-law to remove Drew Davidson as a Property Standards Enforcement Officer
• By-law to appoint Drew Davidson as a CEMC Alternate

The council accepted a $453,766.81 tender from Vandenberk Construction for Bridge 23 rehabilitation. It approved up to $57,935.15 in EASE grant funding for accessible washroom upgrades in three parks. The council also approved hosting the LiveBarn streaming system at the Plattsville arena, adopted changes to the township‑wide booking policy, and passed three by‑laws concerning municipal officials and a property standards officer.

• Accepted Vandenberk Construction tender for Bridge 23 rehabilitation ($453,766.81 plus HST)
• Approved up to $57,935.15 EASE grant for park washroom accessibility upgrades
• Approved township as host venue for LiveBarn streaming system at Plattsville arena
• Adopted changes to the Township‑Wide Facility Booking Policy
• Read and passed By‑law 2536‑2026 to amend By‑law 506‑83 (appoint municipal officials)
• Read and passed By‑law 2537‑2026 to remove Drew Davidson as Property Standards Enforcement Officer
• Read and passed By‑law 2538‑2026 to confirm the proceedings of Council
• Supported Zorra Township’s resolution for a Small‑Scale Value‑Added Business tax subclass

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Council will consider adoption of the 2026 budget (By-law 2534-2026) and a zoning bylaw amendment (By-law 2533-2026). A delegation from the Drumbo Beautification Committee will present a park bench project, and staff recommend allocating 2026 Council Grants and Subsidies. Council is also asked to authorize grant applications for Bright Park improvements with a $12,000 township contribution and to enter into partnership agreements for free Music in the Park events.

• Adoption of 2026 budget estimates (By-law 2534-2026)
• Zoning bylaw amendment (By-law 2533-2026)
• Delegation from Drumbo Beautification Committee re: Park Bench Project
• Staff report TR-26-02 on allocation of 2026 Council Grants and Subsidies
• Authorizing grant applications for Bright Park improvements with $12,000 contribution (CS-26-03)

The council approved the Drumbo Beautification Committee’s park bench project, funding the concrete pads from existing operating budgets. It directed staff to allocate the 2026 Grant & Subsidy Funds and to pursue a policy on in‑kind facility rentals. The township authorized a $12,000 contribution to Bright Park upgrades and a partnership for free Music in the Park events at Plattsville and Princeton. By‑laws amending the zoning by‑law, adopting 2026 budget estimates, and confirming council proceedings were read and carried.

• Approved Drumbo Beautification Committee park bench project (funded via operating budget)
• Directed staff to allocate 2026 Grant & Subsidy Funds and research in‑kind facility rental policy
• Authorized $12,000 township contribution to Bright Park upgrades
• Authorized partnership for free Music in the Park events at Plattsville and Princeton
• Adopted By‑law 2533‑2026 to amend Zoning By‑law 1360‑2002
• Adopted By‑law 2534‑2026 to adopt 2026 budget estimates
• Adopted By‑law 2535‑2026 to confirm council proceedings
• Moved into Closed Session to discuss litigation matters

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The Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council will receive a draft 2026 budget adjustment report and a request to extend the approval for a subdivision plan. Staff will present monthly reports and a road safety presentation from Oxford County. The meeting will also include closed sessions on land transfers and legal matters.

• Draft 2026 Budget - Adjustments & Tax Rate Calculation
• Request for extension of draft approved plan of subdivision
• Speed and Road Safety Presentation (2025)
• Monthly reports from Protective Services and Public Works
• Closed session regarding land transfers and legal matters

The council adopted its agenda and received several informational presentations. It directed staff to draft a by‑law to adopt the 2026 budget estimates and approved a two‑year extension of a subdivision plan. The council also asked Oxford County to explore ways to reduce water hardness in the Plattsville system. The meeting concluded with the adoption of a confirming by‑law and adjournment until February 18, 2026.

• Directed staff to draft 2026 budget by‑law (Carried)
• Supported two‑year extension of subdivision plan SB 22‑09‑1 (Carried)
• Requested Oxford County explore water‑hardness mitigation measures (Carried)
• Received Oxford County Speed Management and Road Safety presentation as information (Carried)
• Received 2026 Adjustments & Tax Rate Calculation as information (Carried)
• Adopted By‑law 2532‑2026 confirming council proceedings (Carried)
• Moved into Closed Session to discuss land transfers and legal matters (Carried)
• Adjourned until Feb 18 2026 (Carried)

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The Council is meeting to receive the presentation of the draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budget as information. The agenda includes routine approval of minutes and agenda. No decisions are scheduled on the budget or other items.

• Presentation of Township of Blandford-Blenheim 2026 Draft Budget (operating and capital)

The council approved the agenda for the January 21 draft budget meeting and adopted the minutes from the January 14 regular meeting. It received the draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budget as information. By‑law 2531‑2026 was read three times and confirmed, and the council adjourned until February 4, 2026.

• Adopt agenda for Jan 21 Draft Budget Meeting (carried)
• Adopt minutes of Jan 14, 2026 regular meeting (carried)
• Receive draft 2026 Operating and Capital Budget as information (carried)
• Read By‑law 2531‑2026 first and second time (carried)
• Read By‑law 2531‑2026 third and final time (carried)
• Adjourn council to meet Feb 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (carried)

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The Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council will consider approving a temporary borrowing of $1.0 million for 2026 and a new by-law to govern municipal cemeteries. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a proposed animal crematorium.

• Temporary borrowing of $1.0 million authorized
• New Cemetery By-law 2529-2026 proposed
• Public hearing for animal crematorium application
• July 1, 2026 Council meeting rescheduled to July 8
• Interim Tax Levy By-law 2526-2026 proposed

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the December 17, 2025 minutes. It advised Oxford County that it does not support the Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change for an animal crematorium on the Bowcott property. The council approved the updated Safe and Well Oxford plan and endorsed a new full‑time position for the county. It also passed By‑law 2527‑2026 authorizing $1.0 million of temporary borrowing for 2026.

• Adopted the amended agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the December 17, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Advised County Council of non‑support for OP 25‑08‑1 and ZN 1‑25‑05 animal crematorium applications (Carried)
• Approved the Safe and Well Oxford plan and endorsed a full‑time position for its implementation (Carried)
• Approved the tile mural at 68 Mill St. East, Plattsville (Carried)
• Authorized $1.0 M temporary borrowing by passing By‑law 2527‑2026 (Carried)
• Read and approved By‑laws 2526‑2026, 2528‑2026, 2529‑2026, and 2530‑2026 (Carried)
• Rescheduled the July 1, 2026 council meeting to July 8, 2026 (Carried)

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The council will approve in principle a zoning by‑law amendment (File No. ZN 1‑25‑07) to amend the Township Zoning By‑Law No. 1360‑2002. It will also adopt resolutions urging the provincial government to consider alternative proposals to Bill 68’s consolidation of conservation authorities. Additional items include binding the township’s 2026 municipal insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities and adopting revisions to the Municipal Alcohol Policy.

• Approve‑in‑principle ZN 1‑25‑07 zoning by‑law amendment (Township Zoning By‑Law No. 1360‑2002)
• Resolution calling on the Minister of Environment to meet GRCA on Bill 68 consolidation proposal
• Resolution urging the Government to maintain locally governed conservation authorities (UTRCA) amid Bill 68
• Bind renewal of 2026 municipal insurance with Intact Public Entities
• Adopt revisions to the Municipal Alcohol Policy

Council approved-in-principle a zoning by-law amendment (ZN1-25-07) to introduce accessory residential units (ARUs) in the Township, with the by-law to be brought back for final adoption. Council also passed two resolutions opposing the provincial consolidation of conservation authorities under Bill 68, calling on the government to maintain local governance. Additionally, Council directed the Treasurer to bind the 2026 municipal insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities and adopted revisions to the Municipal Alcohol Policy.

• Approved-in-principle zoning by-law amendment for ARUs (ZN1-25-07)
• Adopted resolution opposing Bill 68 conservation authority consolidation, urging GRCA alternative
• Adopted resolution calling on Ontario to maintain local conservation authorities
• Directed Treasurer to bind 2026 municipal insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities
• Adopted revisions to Municipal Alcohol Policy
• Received monthly reports from Chief Building Official and Fire Chief as information
• Adopted minutes of December 3, 2025, and closed session minutes from November 19, 2025
• Adjourned to January 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

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The council will adopt the meeting agenda and the November 19 minutes. It will accept the price of $80,600.95 plus HST for a 2026 F250 4X4 crew‑cab truck and move $22,019.57 from the vehicle capital reserve to cover the cost. The council will authorize the mayor and clerk to sign a ten‑year extension of the land agreement with the Princeton & District Museum and endorse the 2026 municipal election communications plan. Four by‑laws will be passed covering fees and charges for 2026, adding a deputy mayor position, amending zoning by‑law ZN1‑24‑26 & ZN1‑24‑27, and confirming council proceedings.

• Purchase of a 2026 F250 4X4 crew‑cab truck for $80,600.95 plus HST
• Transfer of $22,019.57 from the vehicle capital reserve to fund the truck
• Authorization to sign a ten‑year extension of the land agreement with Princeton & District Museum
• Endorsement of the 2026 Municipal Election Communications Plan
• Adoption of by‑laws on fees and charges, deputy mayor appointment, zoning amendments (ZN1‑24‑26 & ZN1‑24‑27), and council confirmation

The council adopted its agenda and the November 19 minutes. It approved the purchase of a 2026 F250 truck for $80,600.95 plus HST and transferred $22,019.57 from the vehicle capital reserve. It directed staff to report on Mill Street traffic calming, authorized refurbishment of the Drumbo Canteen for the Helping Hands Foodbank, and extended the land agreement with the Princeton & District Museum for ten years. The council also passed a resolution expressing deep concern over the pending closure of the Drumbo Bank of Montreal branch and urged the bank to reconsider or explore alternative local banking options.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted November 19 minutes (Carried)
• Directed staff to report on Mill Street traffic calming (Carried)
• Approved purchase of 2026 F250 truck for $80,600.95 plus HST (Carried)
• Transferred $22,019.57 from vehicle capital reserve (Carried)
• Authorized refurbishment of Drumbo Canteen for Helping Hands Foodbank (Carried)
• Authorized signing of extended land agreement with Princeton & District Museum for 10 years (Carried)
• Expressed concern over Drumbo BMO branch closure and urged bank to reconsider (Carried)

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The Township of Blandford-Blenheim Council approved a zone change to allow a 17-unit townhouse development on a portion of lands in Blenheim. The meeting also covered a minor variance for an accessory building, facility policy updates, and the addition of a World War I veteran's name to a cenotaph.

• Zone change from R1 to R3-sp for 17-unit townhouse development
• Minor variance for accessory building at 46 Washington Street East
• Adoption of Township-Wide Facility Booking Policy
• Authorization to add WW1 Veteran Corporal Richard Ruscoe to Drumbo Cenotaph
• Adoption of revised Municipal Alcohol Policy

The council adopted the meeting agenda and prior minutes. It approved a minor variance for 46 Washington Street East to allow an accessory building. It approved in principle a zone change to Special Residential Type 3 for a 17‑unit townhouse project and endorsed the draft condominium plan. Several symbolic resolutions supporting community initiatives were also carried.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution 2025-11-19-01) – carried
• Adopted November 5 minutes (Resolution 2025-11-19-02) – carried
• Approved minor variance for 46 Washington St. East (Resolution 2025-11-19-04) – carried
• Approved in principle rezoning to R3‑sp and support draft plan for 2825085 Ontario Inc. (Resolution 2025-11-19-08) – carried
• Supported Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake code of conduct for human‑trafficking prevention (Resolution 2025-11-19-10) – carried
• Supported Elect Respect pledge (Resolution 2025-11-19-11) – carried
• Received delegation from Joanna Taylor (Resolution 2025-11-19-09) – carried
• Adjourned public meeting and reconvened council (Resolution 2025-11-19-07) – carried

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The council will review By‑law 2518‑2025 to amend Zoning By‑law No. 1360‑2002. It will also appoint K Smart & Associates Ltd. to prepare a new drainage report for the Sparks Drain and authorize the preparation of a 2026 fees and charges by‑law. Additionally, the council will approve agreements with Intelivote Systems Inc. and DataFix for internet and telephone voting in the 2026 municipal election.

• By‑law 2518‑2025: amendment to Zoning By‑law No. 1360‑2002 (ZN1‑22‑07)
• By‑law 2519‑2025: confirming the proceedings of Council
• Appointment of K Smart & Associates Ltd., 85 McIntyre Dr., Kitchener, ON N2R 1H6, to prepare a new drainage report for the Sparks Drain
• Authorization for the Director of Finance to prepare a 2026 Fees & Charges by‑law
• Authorization for the Clerk to enter agreements with Intelivote Systems Inc. and DataFix for internet and telephone voting in the 2026 municipal election

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the October 15 minutes. It waived the 30% facility booking fee, appointed K Smart & Associates to prepare a drainage report, and directed staff to enter agreements with the Drumbo Agricultural Society and The Old Barn Café for the Plattsville arena canteen. The finance director was authorized to draft a fees‑and‑charges by‑law and the clerk to contract voting providers for the 2026 municipal election. Finally, the council passed By‑law 2518‑2025 to amend Zoning By‑law 1360‑2002.

• Adopted agenda and October 15 minutes (Carried)
• Waived 30% facility booking fee with notification condition (Carried)
• Appointed K Smart & Associates Ltd. to prepare new drainage report (Carried)
• Directed staff to enter agreement with Drumbo Agricultural Society (Carried)
• Authorized agreement with The Old Barn Café for Plattsville arena canteen (Carried)
• Authorized Finance Director to prepare fees & charges by‑law (Carried)
• Authorized Clerk to contract Intelivote Systems Inc. and DataFix for 2026 voting (Carried)
• Approved amendment to Zoning By‑law 1360‑2002 (By‑law 2518‑2025) (Carried)

Council Meeting

The council will discuss a zone change application (ZN1-25-06) submitted by 1909 Culinary Academy Ltd. for 5183 Trussler Road, moving the land from General Agricultural and Institutional zones to a Special Rural Residential zone to permit a single detached dwelling. They will also take the third reading of By-law 2306-2022 to approve a franchise agreement with Sedum Master Inc., and consider By-law 2516-2025 to amend the township’s zoning by-law. Additional agenda items include a capital‑projects road tour and several staff reports.

• Application for Zone Change ZN1-25-06, 1909 Culinary Academy Ltd., 5183 Trussler Road – rezoning to Special Rural Residential Zone (RR‑sp)
• By‑law 2306-2022 – authorization of a franchise agreement between the Township of Blandford‑Blenheim and Sedum Master Inc.
• By‑law 2516-2025 – amendment to Zoning By‑law No. 1360‑2002 (related to ZN1‑25‑06)
• Capital Projects Road Tour – site visits to Princeton Fire Hall location, Princeton Pond drainage works, Drumbo splash pad, River Road closure site, Plattsville residential development update, etc.
• Asset Naming Request – Plattsville Pavilion – council does not approve the request as presented

The council approved a zone change for 1909 Culinary Academy Ltd., converting the land from Agricultural and Institutional zones to Special Rural Residential for a single detached dwelling. It also approved a minor variance allowing an additional residential unit in an accessory building. Several by‑laws, including a franchise agreement and a zoning amendment, were read and adopted. The request to name the Plattsville Pavilion for the Lions Club was denied.

• Approved Zone Change ZN1-25-06 for 1909 Culinary Academy Ltd. – Carried
• Approved Minor Variance MVA05-25 for Simpson & Kielt – Carried
• Adopted minutes of October 1, 2025 regular meeting – Carried
• Adopted minutes of September 17, 2025 Committee of Adjustment – Carried
• Received CBO-25-10 monthly report as information – Carried
• Received FC-25-17 and FC-25-18 protective services reports as information – Carried
• Adopted By‑laws 2306-2022, 2516-2025, and 2517-2025 after readings – Carried
• Denied Plattsville & District Lions Club asset naming request – Carried

Council Meeting

The council will adopt the agenda and approve the September 17 minutes. It will vote to not support the Official Plan Amendment (OP25-08-1) and to reject the Zone Change (ZN1-25-05) proposed by Matthew and Jacklynn Bowcott for a site‑specific animal crematorium. Staff reports include authorizing a new water softener for the Plattsville Arena, budgeting $4,300 for a third flag pole at the Township Administration Office, and adopting a new complaints policy. A confirming by‑law will be read and approved.

• Reject Official Plan Amendment OP25-08-1 for animal crematorium on Part Lot 6, Concession 6
• Reject Zone Change ZN1-25-05 rezoning from General Agricultural (A2) to Special General Agricultural (A2‑sp) for the same land
• Authorize purchase and installation of a new water softener at the Plattsville Arena, funded from the Arena Reserve
• Allocate $4,300 in a future budget for a third flag pole at the Township Administration Office and adopt the Flag Protocol Policy revision
• Adopt the Frivolous, Vexatious or Unreasonable Complaints Policy

The council voted to defer the Official Plan Amendment and the Zone Change application submitted by Matthew and Jacklynn Bowcott. It also approved a dust‑suppression directive for Princeton, authorized purchase and installation of a new water softener at the Plattsville Arena, adopted a policy on frivolous complaints, and allocated $4,300 for a third flag pole at the administration office.

• Deferred decision on Official Plan Amendment (OP25-08-1) for Bowcott property
• Deferred decision on Zone Change application (ZN1-25-05) for Bowcott property
• Directed staff to apply dust suppressant in affected areas of the Village of Princeton
• Authorized purchase and installation of a new water softener at the Plattsville Arena using Arena Reserve funds
• Adopted the Frivolous, Vexatious or Unreasonable Complaints Policy
• Allocated $4,300 in a future budget cycle for a third flag pole at the Township Administration Office
• Adopted a future revision to the Flag Protocol Policy to include the third flag pole

Council Meeting

The Council will adopt the agenda and approve the September 3 minutes. It will consider a minor variance application for Lots 30‑31 and Part Lot 32 to reduce minimum lot area and depth. The Council will approve the Ontario Firefighter Cancer Prevention Grant and authorize $122,000 for the Princeton Fire Station project from the fire reserve. It will adopt the 2026 operating and capital budget schedule, the corporate communications plan, and amend By‑law 2354‑2023 regarding graphic image delivery.

• Approve $122,000 capital expenditures for Princeton Fire Station (Report FC‑25‑16)
• Adopt 2026 Operating and Capital Budget schedule (Report TR‑25‑12)
• Approve Ontario Firefighter Cancer Prevention Grant (Report FC‑25‑14)
• Amend By‑law 2354‑2023 via By‑law 2513‑2025 to regulate graphic image delivery
• Approve minor variance A04‑25 for Lots 30‑31, Part Lot 32 (relief of lot area to 1,770 m² and depth to 40 m)

The council authorized $122,000 for the 2025 Princeton Fire Station project and adopted the schedule for the 2026 operating and capital budgets. It also approved a minor variance for lots 30‑31 and part of lot 32, accepted a drainage petition for Lots 9‑10, and adopted the 2025 Corporate Communications Plan. The council amended By‑law 2354‑2023 on graphic images, recognized the launch of a new municipal website, and set new January 2026 meeting dates.

• Authorized $122,000 fire station expenditures (Carried)
• Adopted 2026 operating and capital budget schedule (Carried)
• Approved minor variance application A04‑25 for Lots 30‑31, Part Lot 32 (Carried)
• Accepted drainage petition for Lots 9‑10, Concession 4 (Carried)
• Adopted Corporate Communications Plan 2025 (Carried)
• Recognized launch of redesigned municipal website (Carried)
• Amended By‑law 2354‑2023 to regulate graphic images (Carried)
• Cancelled Jan 7, 2026 meeting; scheduled Jan 14 and Jan 21 meetings (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider initiating zoning by-law amendments to support additional residential dwelling units, and vote on by-laws authorizing internet voting for municipal elections and a debenture for the Princeton Drainage System. A closed session is scheduled for partnership agreement negotiations. Several routine monthly reports and correspondence items are also on the agenda.

• Initiation of zoning by-law amendments for additional residential units (ARUs) under Report CP2025-252
• By-law 2511-2025 to authorize internet voting for municipal elections
• By-law 2510-2025 for OILC financing of capital works (debenture for Princeton Drainage System)
• Closed session for partnership agreement negotiations (Report CS-25-16)
• Correspondence re: Southwestern Public Health household food insecurity presentation and County of Oxford single-source award for waste container inventory management system

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the August 6 minutes. It directed staff to begin amendments to the township zoning by‑law under the additional residential units policy. The council read and passed by‑law 2511‑2025 (internet voting) and by‑law 2512‑2025 (confirming council proceedings) at third reading. The meeting was adjourned to September 17, 2025.

• Agenda adopted (Carried)
• August 6 minutes adopted (Carried)
• Directed staff to initiate zoning by‑law amendments for additional residential units (Carried)
• Closed‑session discussion on partnership agreement negotiations authorized (Carried)
• By‑law 2511‑2025 authorizing internet voting for municipal elections passed (Carried)
• By‑law 2512‑2025 confirming council proceedings passed (Carried)
• Adjourned to September 17, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (Carried)