Paradise public meetings in 2023

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will hold a public meeting to consider several planning and operational items, including development approvals, a proposed boundary change from Portugal-St. Philips, and a recommendation for the supply and delivery of sand. The agenda also includes committee reports on infrastructure, public works, and recreation matters.

• 165 McNamara Drive – Development Approval
• Correspondence from Portugal-St. Philips: Proposed Boundary Change
• RFP Award – Cellular Equipment and Service Provider
• Expropriation of Land on Devaughn Street
• Recommendation of Award TOP-23-27 Supply and Delivery of Sand

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council is meeting to discuss routine municipal business, including committee reports and memos. Key items include a development approval for 249 Paradise Road and emergency repairs for the Woodstock Liftstation.

• 249 Paradise Road – Development Approval
• Market Ridge Commercial/Residential Amendment
• Woodstock Liftstation Refurbishment – CCN 04 Emergency Repairs
• Dianne Whalen Turf – Contemplated Change Notices

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on November 30, 2023, is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a discussion of the 2024 Budget under the Administration and Corporate Services Committee. No decisions or details are listed in the agenda.

• 2024 Budget discussion

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will meet to consider several items including approval in principle for a development at 115 McNamara Drive, a development approval for 4 Christopher Street, a greenhouse development regulations amendment, a 2023-2026 MYCW funding agreement, and the award of engineering services for the Neary Road culvert replacement. The council will also discuss purchasing a new lift station pump for Camrose Drive, parts for front-end loaders and snowplows, additional repairs for a front-end loader, and revisions to the snow-clearing policy.

• 115 McNamara Drive - Approval in Principle
• 4 Christopher Street - Development Approval
• Greenhouse Development Regulations Amendment No. 20, 2023
• 2023-2026 MYCW Funding Agreement
• Award of Engineering Services – Neary Road Culvert Replacement

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will consider several development applications, including a development approval at 33 Balsomwood Road and an approval in principle at 518 St. Thomas Line. The council will also discuss equipment purchases for public works, a pre-phase 1 environmental assessment for Paradise Park, and a renovation award for the Milton Road Club House. Other items include group insurance renewal and engineering services for the 2025 Canada Games beach volleyball venue.

• 33 Balsomwood Road - Development Approval
• 518 St. Thomas Line - Approval in Principle
• Pre-Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Paradise Park
• Milton Road Club House Renovation Award
• Purchase of One New Front-End Loader

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise town council will meet to consider routine business including revoking orders at 102 Milton Road and 9 Tranquil Place, revoking a permit at 288 Three Island Pond Road, and purchasing three new tandem dump trucks. The meeting also includes committee reports and standard procedural items.

• 102 Milton Road - Order Rescinded
• 9 Tranquil Place - Order to be Rescinded
• 288 Three Island Pond Road – Revoke Permit
• Woodstock Liftstation - CCN 03 New Guiderails
• Evergreen Village Phase 1 – Engineering CCN 03 and CCN 04

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council is meeting to discuss several administrative and infrastructure items, including a development approval at 104 Elizabeth Drive, a request for proposals for the Peter Barry Duff Playground, and purchases of a food warmer and a UTV. The agenda also includes a proclamation for National Breastfeeding Week and updates on a resident notification system and Canada Games lacrosse.

• 104 Elizabeth Drive – Development Approval
• RFP Peter Barry Duff Playground
• Award of Food Warmer Purchase
• UTV (Side by Side) Purchase 2023
• Amended Funding Agreement Lift Station 10

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will hold a public meeting to consider several development approvals, a traffic calming project award, and the 2023 annual donation program. The agenda also includes proclamations for Fire Prevention Week and Wrongful Conviction Day, as well as committee reports from various departments.

• Development approvals at 1714 Topsail Road, 69 Dawe’s Road, and Emerald Ridge Subdivision (Trenton Drive)
• Recommendation of award for Karwood Traffic Calming project
• Woodstock Lift Station Refurbishment – Contemplated Change Notice 002
• 2023 Annual Donation Program
• Request from Red Cross for use of Community Centre space

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting to consider routine business including development approvals, permits, orders, and committee reports. Key items include potential approvals for home-based business and development applications, infrastructure funding agreements, and change notices for construction projects.

• 17 Hayes Avenue – Home Based Business permit
• 9 Maverick Place – Development Approval
• 518 St. Thomas Line – Development Approval
• Orders for 10 Barchester Street and 102 Milton Road
• Investing in Canada Infrastructure Funding – Kenmount Road Upgrading

The Town of Paradise accepted cost-shared funding for several road and water/sewer projects, including a $3.58M upgrade for Kenmount Road. Council also approved various development permits and confirmed property orders, while denying a request for a single-family dwelling on St. Thomas Line.

• Approved $3,584,473 Kenmount Road Upgrading Phase 1 project (Town share: $1,083,400)
• Approved $875,000 Windmill Road Water and Sewer project (Town share: $238,044)
• Approved $609,000 Bayview Heights Water and Sewer project (Town share: $165,679)
• Approved $455,000 Neary Road Culvert Improvements (Town share: $123,783)
• Denied application for single-family dwelling at 518 St. Thomas Line (1-6)
• Approved home-based massage therapy business at 17 Hayes Avenue
• Approved kitchen addition and Distiller’s License for 9 Maverick Place
• Confirmed orders for fence/lawn repair at 10 Barchester Place and unauthorized apartment at 102 Milton Road

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise public council meeting on August 15, 2023, will consider several items from its committees, including development approvals at 24-28 Deborah Lynn Heights and 1429 Topsail Road, a rescind order at 1267 Kenmount Road, and a revised lane closure policy. The council will also discuss the Woodstock Lift Station refurbishment, Evergreen Village Phase 1 changes, and expropriation of lands for sanitary sewer infrastructure.

• 24-28 Deborah Lynn Heights – Development Approval
• 1429 Topsail Road – Development Approval
• 1959A Topsail Road – Approval in Principle
• 1267 Kenmount Road – Rescind Order
• Expropriation of Lands for Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure

The Town of Paradise Council approved a request for Ministerial Approval to expropriate land for sewer expansion. Council also approved several development permits and a revised lane closure policy.

• Approved request for Ministerial Approval to expropriate ~329.7 square metres of land between Devaughn Street and Yellow Wood Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved 3-lot infill subdivision at 24-28 Deborah Lynn Heights (Unanimous)
• Approved liquor license at 1429 Topsail Road (Unanimous)
• Denied application for single-family dwelling at 1959A Topsail Road (Unanimous)
• Rescinded March 14, 2023 occupancy order for 1267 Kenmount Road (Unanimous)
• Confirmed July 31, 2023 occupancy order for 1267 Kenmount Road (Unanimous)
• Adopted revised Traffic Impact/Lane Closure Policy IE-004 (Unanimous)
• Accepted $54,222.50 credit for Woodstock Lift Station Project (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will consider a development agreement for 25 Dellemere Place and an approval in principle for the Deborah Lynn Heights and Clarkes Hillview proposed subdivision. The meeting also includes tender results for traffic calming on Karwood Drive/Topsail Road and repairs to a front-end loader.

• 25 Dellemere Place – Development Agreement
• Deborah Lynn Heights and Clarkes Hillview Proposed Subdivision - Approval in Principle
• 14 Sunderland Drive – Orders
• Karwood Drive/Topsail Road Traffic Calming – Tender Results
• Repairs Unit 86 – Front End Loader

Council approved a 46-lot residential subdivision at 46 Deborah Lynn Heights and a home-based dog grooming business. The Town also awarded contracts for a park court refresh and heavy equipment repairs, while canceling one traffic calming tender due to budget constraints.

• Approved 46-lot residential subdivision at 46 Deborah Lynn Heights (S2023-003)
• Approved home-based dog grooming business at 25 Dellemere Place
• Confirmed order regarding unauthorized apartment at 14 Sunderland Drive
• Canceled tender TOP-23-17 for Karwood Drive and Topsail Road Traffic Calming
• Approved $43,150.93 for repairs to 2013 Case Front End Loader (Unit 86)
• Awarded $57,498.85 contract to Tennis Construction Ltd. for Lombardy Park court refresh
• Approved swim lesson agreement with Ches Penney Family YMCA
• Determined Councillor Laurie was in a potential conflict of interest regarding the Deborah Lynn Heights subdivision

Public Council Meeting

The council will consider a recommendation to award a conceptual design contract for a new Public Works Depot. It will also review development approvals for three properties and receive a status update on the Community Boathouse Project.

• Recommendation of Award – Conceptual Design for a New Public Works Depot
• 35-99 O’Brien’s Way – Development Approval
• 71 Vineyard Drive – Development Approval
• 1297 Topsail Road – Development Approval
• Community Boathouse Project – Status Update and Contemplated Change Notice 1

Council approved several development permits and awarded a conceptual design contract for a new Public Works Depot. A request for a $13,000 change order for the Community Boathouse Project was defeated. Council also discussed the need for a local high school and additional town access points.

• Awarded conceptual design of Public Works Depot to Fougere Menchenton for $114,844.75 (Unanimous)
• Approved 40m stealth monopole tower at 35-99 O’Brien’s Way (Unanimous)
• Approved 139.3 m2 accessory building at 71 Vineyard Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved commercial building for offices and fitness gym at 1297 Topsail Road (Carried)
• Ratified email poll to approve excavation permit at 1655 Topsail Road (Unanimous)
• Defeated $13,000 change order to AllNorth Consulting Ltd for Community Boathouse Project (Unanimous)
• Adopted Planning and Protective Services Committee Report (Unanimous)
• Adopted Administration and Corporate Services, Infrastructure and Engineering, and Public Works reports (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Council will review several development and permit requests across various committees. Discussions include water and sewer projects, capital works funding, and public works supplies.

• Fairview Estates Phase 6B - Approval in Principle
• Development approvals for 1297 Topsail Road, 27 Quilty’s Road, Willowbanks Phase 3, and 1 Phoenix Drive
• Lift Station 10 Multi-Year Capital Works Funding
• Water and Sewer Project ratification
• Supply & Delivery of Granular Materials for 2023

Council approved several residential subdivision permits and a contract for granular materials. The Town also accepted over $3.15M in multi-year capital works funding for lift station upgrades and ratified changes to a water and sewer project schedule.

• Approved Phase 6B Fairview Estates (62 lots) in principle (Unanimous)
• Approved home-based dog grooming business at 6 Appleton Place (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary fenced storage at 1297 Topsail Road (Unanimous)
• Approved 32 m2 extension at 27 Quilty’s Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Phase 3 Willowbanks Subdivision (63 lots) (Unanimous)
• Approved fence construction at 1 Phoenix Drive (Unanimous)
• Accepted $3,150,576.30 in funding for Lift Station 10 upgrades (Unanimous)
• Awarded $237,613 contract for granular materials to Weir’s Construction Limited (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will hold a public consultation on amendments to the Market Ridge Municipal Plan and Development Regulations, and consider the Picco Ridge Development Regulations Amendment 15, 2023. The council will also vote on development approvals for 35 Everest Street and 43 Balsamwood Road, and discuss a failing retaining wall at 59 Imogene Crescent. Other business includes adopting the 2022 audited financial statements, awarding a contract for 2023 materials testing services, and approving turf maintenance material supply and equipment repairs.

• Market Ridge Municipal Plan and Development Regulations Amendment – Public Consultation
• Picco Ridge Development Regulations Amendment 15, 2023
• 35 Everest Street – Development Approval
• 43 Balsamwood Road – Development Approval
• 59 Imogene Crescent - Failing Retaining Wall

Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including loader repairs and materials testing. They also adopted the 2022 Audited Financial Statements and updated the Neighbourhood Block Party Policy.

• Approved accessory building at 35 Everest Street (Unanimous)
• Approved accessory building at 43 Balsamwood Road (Unanimous)
• Confirmed hazard order for retaining wall at 59 Imogene Crescent (Unanimous)
• Adopted Paradise Development Regulations Amendment 15, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 Audited Financial Statements (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Materials Testing Services to GeoMaterials NL Consultants Inc. for $18,572.50 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Turf Maintenance Materials contract to EASTCHEM (NL) Inc. for $11,042 (Unanimous)
• Approved loader repairs at Madsen Construction Equipment for $17,239.40 and $24,301.19 (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will consider several development approvals, including properties on St. Thomas Line, Kenmount Road, and Topsail Road. They will also discuss awarding contracts for masonry work at the RPYCC façade, water system improvements, and 2023 street rehabilitation. Other items include a supply and delivery contract for PPE and a recreation facility table and chairs RFQ.

• Development approvals for 106 St. Thomas Line, 1187 Kenmount Road, 1237 Kenmount Road, and 1297 Topsail Road
• Award of masonry work for RPYCC Façade
• Recommendation of award for OA Services – Water System Improvements Zone PA-A
• Recommendation of award for 2023 Street Rehab and Maintenance
• Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) Application for 2023 Street Rehab

Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a major street rehabilitation project and water system improvements. The council also granted development approvals for a music school and paint store while denying a storage unit application.

• Awarded 2023 Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project to Modern Paving Ltd for $1,761,248.00 (Unanimous)
• Applied to Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) for $980,000.00 for street rehab (Unanimous)
• Awarded Water System Improvements for Pressure Zone PA-A to CBCL for $199,916.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved music school development at 1187 Kenmount Road subject to 7 conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved paint retail store and warehouse at 1237 Kenmount Road subject to 9 conditions (Unanimous)
• Refused storage unit business application at 106 St. Thomas Line (Unanimous)
• Confirmed orders for debris removal and rodent extermination at 1300 Topsail Road (Unanimous)
• Awarded masonry repairs for RPYCC Façade to Skinner’s Masonry for $17,710 (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on May 16, 2023, will consider development approvals at 1378 Topsail Road and 59 Trail's End Drive, commercial insurance renewal for 2023, pedestrian lights at 1682 Topsail Road, a topsoil and sods supply contract, and a Department of National Defense agreement. The agenda also includes proclamations for Early Childhood Educators Week and Public Works Week.

• 1378 Topsail Road – Development Approval
• 59 Trail's End Drive – Development Approval
• Commercial Insurance Renewal 2023
• Pedestrian Lights at 1682 Topsail Road
• Supply of Topsoil & Sods for 2023

Council approved a development application for a pub and eatery on Topsail Road and renewed the town's commercial insurance. The board also awarded contracts for topsoil services and temporary pedestrian lighting.

• Approved development for a pub and eatery at 1378 Topsail Road (Unanimous)
• Approved fence construction at 59 Trails End Drive (Unanimous)
• Renewed commercial insurance with Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. for $453,928.20 (Unanimous)
• Awarded $14,784.40 contract to Black & McDonald Limited for temporary pedestrian lights at 1682 Topsail Road (Unanimous)
• Awarded $237,187 contract to Murphy’s Services Inc. for 2023 topsoil and sodding (Unanimous)
• Renewed agreement with Department of National Defense for 2 years (2023-2025) (Unanimous)
• Defeated motions declaring Councillor Vaters and Deputy Mayor Street in conflict of interest regarding the National Defense agreement

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting to handle routine business including proclamations, minutes, and committee reports. They will consider development approvals on Paradise Road, a home-based business permit, and several memos on contracts and requests. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions listed.

• 138 Paradise Road – Home Based Business permit
• 167A Paradise Road – Development Approval
• 277-295 Paradise Road – Development Approval
• Ratification of Letter of Intent – Regional Economic Development Agency
• Supply Hot Mix Asphalt for 2023

Council approved a 19-lot infill subdivision at 277-295 Paradise Road and several development permits. The town also awarded contracts for hot mix asphalt and snow clearing for fire hydrants and bus stops. Additionally, Council endorsed Councillor Larry Vaters for election to the FCM Board of Directors.

• Approved 19-lot infill subdivision at 277-295 Paradise Road (Unanimous)
• Approved home-based massage therapy business at 138 Paradise Road (Unanimous)
• Approved 70 m2 commercial building extension at 167A Paradise Road (Carried)
• Awarded $71,300 hot mix asphalt contract to Weir’s Construction Limited (Unanimous)
• Awarded $28,750 snow clearing contract for hydrants and bus stops to Murphy’s Services Inc. (Carried)
• Ratified $5,750 change order for Pinnacle Engineering Ltd for pedestrian crosswalks (Unanimous)
• Endorsed Councillor Larry Vaters for FCM Board of Directors election (Unanimous)
• Waived 30% box office split for Mount Pearl Paradise Skating Club’s 2023 Ice Show (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will consider adopting the 2020 National Building Code of Canada and a list of streets for 2023 rehabilitation. Other items include home-based business permits, a temporary traffic calming measure, and awards for trail construction and fitness equipment replacement. The meeting also covers proclamations for Volunteer Week, National Organ and Tissue Awareness Week, Tourism Week, and Municipal Clerks Week.

• Adoption of National Building Code of Canada 2020
• 2023 Street Rehab – Street Recommendations
• Recommendation of Award – Black Box Radars
• Award of Trail Construction from Howard Avenue to Little John Avenue
• Fitness Equipment Replacement

Council approved street rehabilitation for nine specific locations and new sidewalk infills on Topsail and Paradise Roads. The board also adopted the 2020 National Building Code of Canada and updated the Council Professional Development and Expenses Policy. Several home-based business permits and traffic calming equipment purchases were approved.

• Approved street rehab for Gentler Place, Ballyshannon Street, Gregg Avenue, Stephanie Avenue, Gail Place, Kinder Drive, Bernard Drive, Newdale Drive, and sidewalk infills on Topsail and Paradise Roads (Unanimous)
• Adopted National Building Code of Canada 2020 and subsequent editions (Unanimous)
• Approved home-based waxing salon at 26 Holland Place (Unanimous)
• Approved home-based massage therapy at 1 Alma Avenue (Unanimous)
• Awarded $28,358.02 to Construction Signs Limited for 257 rubber curbs (Unanimous)
• Awarded $11,266.93 to Northline Canada for two Black Box radar units (Unanimous)
• Adopted updated Council Professional Development and Expenses Policy CS-034 (Unanimous)
• Confirmed order for wood stove at 50 Donna Road to prevent nuisance smoke (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

This is a regular public council meeting with standard procedural items including adoption of agenda and minutes, proclamations for World Autism Day and Green Shirt Day, and reports from several committees. Notable items include a change order for Intelligent Future, IT services, snowblower and refuse truck repairs, new waste receptacles for parks, and a library lending pass program.

• Intelligent Future Change Order 1
• IT Services memo
• D60 Larue Snowblower Repairs
• New Waste Receptacles for Parks
• Unit 99 Refuse Truck Repairs

Council approved applications for cost-shared funding for water, sewer, and culvert projects. Several equipment repairs and park improvements were authorized, and new committee appointments were announced.

• Approved $1.939M ICIP funding application for Windmill Road, Bayview Heights, and Neary’s Road projects
• Approved $16,233 for repairs to Unit 33 Larue D60 Loader Mounted Snow Blower
• Approved $13,627 for 15 metal waste receptacles for parks
• Approved $19,628 for repairs to Unit 99 International Refuse Truck
• Approved $2,279.75 change order for Intelligent Futures travel costs (5-2)
• Approved enlistment of Triware Technologies Inc. for IT support
• Approved in-kind access for NLPL Connect Pass Program
• Appointed Councillor Vaters as Chair of Recreation and Community Services Committee

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council is meeting to discuss several items, including a development regulation amendment and a Zamboni battery purchase. The agenda includes committee reports and a proclamation for Purple Day for Epilepsy.

• 1297 Topsail Road - Approval in Principle
• 1267 Kenmount Road - Orders
• Development Regulations Amendment 14, 2023 – Multiple Buildings
• Zamboni Battery Purchase

Council granted approval in principle for a new commercial building at 1297 Topsail Road and adopted an amendment to development regulations regarding multiple buildings. The council also confirmed an occupancy order for 1267 Kenmount Road and approved a purchase for zamboni batteries.

• Approved in principle application D2022-865 for offices and fitness gym at 1297 Topsail Road subject to six conditions
• Confirmed Order issued March 14, 2023, regarding occupancy without a permit at 1267 Kenmount Road
• Adopted Development Regulations Amendment 14, 2023 regarding multiple buildings
• Approved $21,580.90 purchase of zamboni batteries from Electro Mechanical Services
• Proclaimed March 26, 2023 as Purple Day for Epilepsy
• Adopted reports from Planning and Protective Services, Administration and Corporate Services, Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Works, and Recreation and Community Services committees

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting to handle routine business, including proclamations, minutes, and committee reports. Notable items include a home-based business permit at 96 Topsail Pond Road, a proposed aerial imagery purchase, updates to COVID-19 policies, and an application for an Age-Friendly Communities program.

• Home-based business permit at 96 Topsail Pond Road
• Aerial imagery purchase memo
• COVID-19 policy and vaccination policy review
• NL Power pole relocation ratification via email poll
• Building Age-Friendly Communities application

Council unanimously voted to rescind two Covid-19 policies and approved several infrastructure expenditures. The board also authorized a home-based dog grooming business and supported a grant application for senior programming.

• Rescinded Covid-19 Policy # CS-034 and Covid-19 Vaccination policy # CS-038 (Unanimous)
• Approved $22,153.60 purchase of aerial imagery from Pictometry Canada Corp. (Unanimous)
• Ratified $32,543.87 NL Power quote for overhead guy pole relocation (Unanimous)
• Approved home-based dog grooming business at 96 Topsail Pond Road subject to 10 conditions (Unanimous)
• Supported Building Age-Friendly Community Application for senior classroom/seating area (Unanimous)
• Adopted reports from Planning and Protective Services, Administration and Corporate Services, Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Works, and Recreation and Community Services committees (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda and minutes, and receiving committee reports. Key items include a planning decision on the McCarthy Subdivision at 337 Paradise Road, a development regulations amendment, and memos on the 2021 audit invoice and ice time donation.

• 337 Paradise Road McCarthy Subdivision - Approval in Principle
• Development Regulations Amendment 17, 2023
• 24-40 McNamara Drive
• 2021 Audit Invoice
• 2023 Ice Time Donation – Liam Hickey

Council granted approval in principle for a residential subdivision on Paradise Road and adopted three updated conduct and workplace policies. The board also approved a land use assessment for McNamara Drive and authorized payments for a 2021 audit.

• Approved in principle 105-lot subdivision at 337 Paradise Road (Unanimous)
• Adopted Development Regulations Amendment 16, 2023 and Land Use Assessment Report for 24-40 McNamara Drive (Unanimous)
• Adopted updated Code of Conduct - Municipal Officials Policy #CS-001 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Code of Conduct - Council Policy #CS-040 (Unanimous)
• Adopted updated Respectful Workplace and Harassment Prevention Plan Policy #CS-015 (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,716.87 payment to BDO LLP Canada for 2021 audit invoice (5-2)
• Approved one hour of weekly ice time donation for Liam Hickey for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,650 rental discount for Nevaeh’s Lemonade Stand at Rink B on June 17, 2023 (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting to handle routine business, including proclamations, minutes, and committee reports. Key items include development approvals for two properties, a cleaning contract award, and purchases of heavy equipment. No major policy decisions are listed.

• Development approval for 69 St. Thomas Line
• Development approval for Picco Ridge Phases 1-C and 1-D
• Award of cleaning contract for 2023 and 2024
• Purchase of two new front-end loaders (Top-22-31)
• Repairs to Lift Station 10 and Unit 72 front-end loader

Council approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including new snow clearing loaders and a facility cleaning contract. Development approvals were granted for a fitness centre and a 42-lot subdivision. Multiple emergency repair contracts for Lift Station 10 were also authorized.

• Approved purchase of two new front-end loaders from Reefer Repair Services for $919,333.00 (Unanimous)
• Rescinded previous motion to buy loaders from Wajax due to non-compliant bid (Unanimous)
• Awarded two-year facility cleaning contract to Kelloway Construction Ltd. for $421,038.00 per year (Unanimous)
• Approved karate fitness and training centre at 69 St. Thomas Line subject to 10 conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved 42-lot subdivision at Picco Ridge Phases 1-C and 1-D subject to 20 conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved $46,000.00 for wet well repairs at Lift Station 10 via Rodco Mechanical (2014) (Unanimous)
• Approved equipment rentals for Lift Station 10 from Toromont Pump Systems ($80,542.50) and Pardy’s Waste ($83,620.00) (Unanimous)
• Approved $27,037.00 for repairs to Unit 72 front-end loader via Madsen Construction Equipment (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council Meeting on January 24, 2023, will consider routine items including development permits, orders, and memos. The agenda includes potential approvals for home-based business and development applications, amendments to municipal regulations, and procurement of equipment such as a street sweeper and front-end loaders. No major policy decisions are listed beyond these administrative and operational matters.

• 24 Tiverton Street – Home Based Business permit
• 17 Balsomwood Road and 28 Balsamwood Road – Development Approvals
• Emerald Ridge Subdivision – Approval in Principle
• Municipal Plan and Development Regulations Amendment – Picco Ridge
• Purchase of Municipal Street Sweeper Truck, Two Front End Loaders, and New Rear Loading Waste Collection Truck

Council approved the purchase of a street sweeper, two front-end loaders, a waste collection truck, and a pickup truck. Several development permits and a residential subdivision approval in principle were also granted. The Town will proceed with public consultations for two sets of regulation amendments.

• Approved $903,877.00 for two front end loaders from Wajax (Unanimous)
• Approved $407,502.50 for a new Municipal Street Sweeper from Saunders Equipment Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Approved $382,375 for a New Rear Loading Waste Collection Truck from Saunders Equipment Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Approved $78,515.10 for a 3500 series pickup from Hickman Motors (Unanimous)
• Approved $58,696.00 for two mobile message boards from Construction Signs Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Approved $46,695.33 for Woodstock Lift Station pump repairs via Xylem (Unanimous)
• Approved 120-150 lot residential subdivision at 1737-1759 Topsail Road in principle (Unanimous)
• Approved home-based nail care business at 24 Tiverton Street subject to 12 conditions (Unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including adopting minutes and receiving committee reports. Key items include change orders for the Paradise Road Phase 4 project, tender results for the Woodstock Lift Station refurbishment, and a request related to the U13AAA Atlantics 2023 event. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are presented for discussion or approval.

• Paradise Road Phase 4 – Change Order 4
• Paradise Road Phase 4 – Engineering Change Order 5
• Woodstock Lift Station Mechanical Refurbishment Tender Results and Recommendation of Award
• U13AAA Atlantics 2023 Event
• Order regarding 22 Clarke's Hillview

Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a major mechanical refurbishment for the Woodstock lift station. The board also confirmed an order regarding an unauthorized apartment and approved ice time donations for a youth hockey event.

• Awarded $299,345 contract to Rodco Mechanical Ltd for Woodstock lift station refurbishment (Unanimous)
• Approved $28,453.30 change order to Modern Paving for Paradise Road Phase 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved $18,487.69 engineering change order to Pinnacle Engineering Ltd for Paradise Road Phase 4 (Unanimous)
• Confirmed order regarding unauthorized apartment at 22 Clarke's Hillview (Unanimous)
• Approved donation of half of required ice time to Paradise Minor Hockey Association for U13AAA Atlantics (Unanimous)
• Adopted reports from Planning and Protective Services, Administration and Corporate Services, Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Works, and Recreation and Community Services (Unanimous)