January 12, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 8, 2025, as presented.
   • · Motion 2 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes The Pavilion Roof Project #75003015 with The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund; AND THAT all cost-overruns are the responsibility of The Town of Blind River.
   • · Motion 3 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes The Museum Roof Project #75003016 with The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund; AND THAT all cost-overruns are the responsibility of The Town of Blind River.
   • · Motion 4 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes The Playground Toys Project #75003019 with The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund; AND THAT all cost-overruns are the responsibility of The Town of Blind River.
   • · Motion 5 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes The Fire Hall Generator Project #75003022 with The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund; AND THAT all cost-overruns are the responsibility of The Town of Blind River.
   • · Motion 6 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorizes The Marina Fuel Pumps Project #75003017 with The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund; AND THAT all cost-overruns are the responsibility of The Town of Blind River.
   • · Motion 7 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accepts the Alternative Voting Methods and Vendor Selection report, dated December 16, 2025; AND THAT Council approve the use of Internet voting as the alternative voting method for the 2026 Municipal Election b…
   • · Motion 8 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council grant pre-budget approval for both the Pavilion Roofs Project and the Playground Toys Project.
   • · Motion 9 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the transfers from Reserves for the Fire Hall Generator project and the Museum/Marina Roof project as identified in the 2026 Staff-Proposed Capital Budget.
   • · Motion 10 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the award of the Pavilion Roofs Project to SRS Contracting.
   • · Motion 11 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept the tender submission from Permanent Electric for the Blind River Fire Hall Emergency Generator Replacement project in the amount of $115,000.00 + HST, as recommended by MET Energy Systems.
   • · Motion 12 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council accept the proposal from Mike Moore Construction Ltd. for the Blind River Marina (TVM) Roof Replacement Project in the amount of $212,820.00 + HST, as recommended by Tulloch.
   • · Motion 13 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council supports the request from the Township of Tarbutt that Emergency Management Ontario, and the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response, to reschedule the 2026 Provincial Exercise to a date th…
   • · Motion 14 added: WHEREAS JR's Pizza is planning to attend the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas from March 24-26, 2026; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize a donation to JR's Pizza in the amount of $500.00.
   • · Motion 15 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By-Law #26-01, being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Town of Blind River to authorize temporary borrowing from time to time to meet current expenditures during the fi…
   • · Motion 16 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By-Law #26-02, being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Town of Blind River to provide for an Interim Tax Levy for 2026, was passed in open Council this 12th day of Janu…
   • · Motion 17 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By-Law #26-03, being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Town of Blind River to amend By-Law #24-09 for the Corporation of the Town of Blind River being a By-Law to amend…
   • · Motion 18 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By-Law #26-04, being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Town of Blind River to enter into an Agreement with Blind River Maple Cinema, was passed in open Council this 12t…
   • · Motion 19 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By-Law #26-05, being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Town of Blind River to appoint a Community Emergency Management Coordinator for the Corporation of the Town of Bl…
   • · Motion 20 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By-Law #26-06, being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Town of Blind River to enter into an agreement with Circular Materials for Collection Services, including receivi…
   • · Motion 21 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By-Law #26-07, being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Town of Blind River to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Blind River Sno-Riders to enter onto, an…
   • · Motion 22 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By-Law #26-08, being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Town of Blind River to enter into an agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by th…
   • · Motion 23 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council go into “Closed Meeting” at 6:39 p.m. in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act in order to address matters pertaining to: -advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communication…
   • · Motion 24 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council resume open meeting at 7:22 p.m.
   • · Motion 25 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO/Clerk to sign By-Law #26-09, being a By-Law of the Corporation of the Town of Blind River to Adopt the Minutes of the Meeting of January 12, 2026, was passed in open Council this 12th…
   • · Motion 26 added: BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adjourn at 7:23 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: Sally Hagman (present)
   • · Attendance added: P. Summers (present)
   • · Attendance added: B.A. DUNBAR (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Dunbar (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Posteraro (present)
   • · Attendance added: K. Whitlock (present)
   • · Attendance added: D. Middaugh (regrets)
   • · Attendance added: Katie Scott (present)
   • · Attendance added: P. Walsh (present)
   • · Attendance added: S. DENT (present)
   • · Attendance added: K. BITTNER (present)
   • · Attendance added: C. ZAGAR (present)
   • · Attendance added: R. BELAIR (present)
   • · Participation added: D. Middaugh recuse
   • · Participation added: K. Whitlock recuse
   • · Participation added: K. Whitlock recuse
   • · Participation added: D. Middaugh recuse