Paradise public meetings in 2024

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council meeting on December 17, 2024 will review the proposed 2025 budget. Committee reports will be presented on infrastructure upgrades, recreation events, planning approvals, and administrative appointments. The council will also discuss any new or unfinished business before adjourning.

• Budget 2025
• Kenmount Road Phase 1 Upgrade – PCA CCN#01 (Infrastructure and Engineering Committee)
• Appointment of Commissioner 2025 (Administration and Corporate Services Committee)
• Holiday Skating 2024 (Recreation and Community Services Committee)
• 21 St. Anne’s Crescent – Approval in Principle (Planning and Protective Services Committee)

Council unanimously adopted the 2025 operating budget of $44,605,231, along with the 2025 tax rates and fee schedule. They also approved a $38,363.56 change order for sewer assessments on the Kenmount Road upgrade, appointed Mitch Moran as commissioner for 2025, and approved a volleyball club at 21 St. Anne's Crescent. All decisions were unanimous.

• Adopted 2025 budget of $44,605,231 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 tax rates and fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $38,363.56 change order to Irvine Engineering for sewer assessments (unanimous)
• Appointed Mitch Moran as commissioner for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved volleyball club at 21 St. Anne's Crescent with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved three free holiday skates with food donation admission (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town Council will discuss reports from five committees, including planning, public works, and recreation. Key items include equipment purchases for winter maintenance and specific land-use permits.

• Purchase of one new tandem with snow-clearing attachments 2024
• Cutting edges for snowclearing equipment 2024 2025
• Approval in principle for 171 Paradise Road
• Commercial vehicle permit for 30 Whelan’s Crescent
• Tax incentive request from PS Atlantic (The Paint Shop)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will review a development application for 54 Topsail Pond Road and vote on ratifying a State of Emergency Declaration. Additional items include purchasing fitness equipment, approving naming‑rights advertising for Rink A and Rink B, and reviewing the 2024 snow‑clearing policy. The meeting also covers routine committee reports and other pending business.

• 54 Topsail Pond Road – Development Approval
• Ratification of State of Emergency Declaration
• Purchase of Fitness Equipment
• Rink A & Rink B Naming Rights Advertising
• Snowclearing Policy Review 2024

Public Council Meeting

The Public Council will consider several email poll ratifications, including two Lift Station 10 projects and a concrete tender award. It will also vote on the supply of four new pickup trucks for Public Works. Development approvals are on the agenda for 157 Carlisle Drive and the Lakeside Phase 6B subdivision.

• Lift Station 10 Project CCN 026 – Email poll ratification
• Lift Station 10 Project CCN 33R1 – Email poll ratification
• Concrete Tender Award – Email poll ratification
• Supply and Delivery of Four New Pickup Trucks
• 157 Carlisle Drive – Development approval

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council meeting on October 22, 2024 will open with standard items such as calling the meeting to order, a safety moment, and adoption of the agenda. The Administration and Corporate Services Committee will meet, chaired by Councillor Vaters with Councillors Maher and Quilty. The committee will review a memo to ratify the collective agreement. The meeting will adjourn at the end.

• Ratification of the collective agreement (memo)

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council meeting on October 15 will follow standard procedures, adopt agenda items, and receive reports from several committees. The Planning and Protective Services Committee will present three development approvals: Newfound Cabs, Damien Street Extension Subdivision, and 167A Paradise Road. Additional items include email poll ratifications for the Stephanie Avenue Trailhead and Lanark Drive Playground.

• Newfound Cabs – Development Approval
• Damien Street Extension Subdivision – Development Approval
• 167A Paradise Road – Development Approval
• Stephanie Avenue Trailhead – Email Poll Ratification
• Lanark Drive Playground – Email Poll of Council

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council will convene on October 1, 2024, to adopt the agenda, minutes, and proclamations for Fire Prevention Week and Foster Families Month. The meeting includes reports from the Infrastructure and Engineering, Administration and Corporate Services, and Recreation and Community Services committees regarding trail construction, audit services, and equipment purchasing.

• Award for Construction of Trenton Drive to Octagon Pond Elementary Trail
• Lift Station 10 Project – Contemplated Change Notice 025
• 2024-2034 Canada Community Building Fund Agreement
• Development approvals for 179 Paradise Road and 12 Paradise Road
• Orders to be rescinded for 84 Ashlen Crescent and Yellowwood Drive

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Council will discuss infrastructure repairs, recreation facility upgrades, and planning permits. The meeting includes reviews of committee reports and specific development applications.

• Re-approval for 277-295 Paradise Road Infill Subdivision development approval
• St. Thomas Line Road and sidewalk repairs
• Development Regulations Amendment No. 26, 2024
• Dianne Whalen Turf Field referee shelter and Peter Barry Duff Bleachers RFQ
• Repairs to Unit 100 International Tandem and Unit 56 street sweeper

Council approved a 19-lot infill subdivision at 277-295 Paradise Road, subject to 18 conditions. They also approved several contracts and funding applications, including a change order for road repairs, a CCBF funding application for street capital, and purchases for recreation and public works equipment. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 19-lot infill subdivision at 277-295 Paradise Road (unanimous)
• Approved $17,642.48 change order to Olympic Construction for St. Thomas Line repairs (unanimous)
• Approved CCBF funding application for $876,631.30 for 2024 Capital Streets Program (unanimous)
• Approved $13,989.75 purchase of Kwik Goal Referee Shelter from Sportscraft (unanimous)
• Approved $16,410.50 award to Coastline Specialties for bleachers at Peter Barry Duff (unanimous)
• Approved three-year tax exemption for Mobile Smiles NL Ltd. at 1641 Topsail Road (unanimous)
• Ratified e-poll decision for $16,310.45 truck repairs at Wrench Pit (unanimous)
• Approved $15,829.73 for street sweeper parts from Saunders Equipment (unanimous)

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Public Council will meet on September 3, 2024, to adopt the agenda and minutes, and to review reports from the Infrastructure and Engineering, Administration and Corporate Services, and Planning and Protective Services committees.

• Contemplated Change Notice 002-Topsail Road Pedestrian Median
• Replacement of Fixed Speed Radars – SGT. Donald Lucas
• RFP Award – Server Replacement and Implementation Services
• Recreation Accounts Receivable 2014-2020
• 84 Ashlen Crescent Order

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear reports from several committees, and consider a motion to rescind M24-289 for a sidewalk on Paradise Road. The meeting also includes development approvals for 7 Deborah Lynn Heights and 20 Paradise Road, and several infrastructure items such as Glendarek Drive change orders and Lift Station 10 polls. Additional committee reports and new business will be discussed before adjournment.

• Rescind Motion M24-289 for Sidewalk on Paradise Road
• 7 Deborah Lynn Heights – Development Approval
• 20 Paradise Road – Development Approval
• Glendarek Drive CA and Site Inspection Change Order – Email Poll Ratification
• Lift Station 10 CCN 030 – Email Poll Ratification

Public Council Meeting

The council will review several committee reports and memos, including infrastructure upgrades, recreation projects, and planning orders. Key items include a development approval for a wharf on Crown land, a purchase of UV lights and sleeves for the treatment plant, and a contemplated change notice for Lift Station 10. The meeting also includes ratification of an email poll for legacy beach volleyball courts and an increase in engineering fees for Canada Games design services.

• Wharf on Crown Land - Development Approval
• Treatment Plant UV Lights and Sleeves Purchase
• Lift Station 10 – Contemplated Change Notice 014R3
• Legacy Beach Volleyball Courts - Ratification of Email Poll
• Canada Games Design Services - Contemplated Change Notice 001 – Increase in Engineering Fees

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise Council will review infrastructure projects, development permits, and regulatory amendments. Key discussions include land acquisition and a boundary adjustment between Paradise and CBS.

• Land acquisition at 74 Clearview Heights
• Paradise and CBS Boundary Adjustment
• Development Regulations Amendment No. 23, 2024
• Development approval for 197 St. Thomas Line and approval in principle for 25 Hickey’s Road
• 2024 Street Rehab Award ratification

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will consider consultant awards for water and sewer projects on Carberry Place and Drovers Road. The agenda also includes development approvals for 91 Three Island Pond Road and Neil's Pond Estates Phase 4. Additionally, the council will review amendments to traffic and commercial vehicle regulations.

• Prime Consultant Awards for Carberry Place and Drovers Road water/sewer projects
• Development approvals for 91 Three Island Pond Road and Neil's Pond Estates Phase 4
• Termination of Prime Consultant Agreements for Neary Road Projects
• Amendments to Traffic and Commercial Vehicle Regulations
• St. Thomas Line Force-Main repairs

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will meet to review committee reports and administrative items. Topics include development approvals for 116 Summit Drive and land use determinations in the Lakeview Subdivision. The agenda also includes reviewing the No Smoking Policy and a five-year agreement with MAX Families.

• Development approval for 116 Summit Drive
• Commercial land use boundary determination for Lakeview Subdivision
• MAX Families 5-year agreement
• 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• No Smoking Policy review

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council will review committee memos regarding street maintenance tender results and a consultant award for Windmill Road W&S. The meeting also includes a proposed revision to the Market Ridge Commercial Residential Development Plan.

• 2024 Street Maintenance Tender Results and Award
• Windmill Road W&S – Prime Consultant Award
• Revision to Market Ridge Commercial Residential Development Plan
• Unit 1 - 2019 International Tandem Repairs
• Pride Month proclamation

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several infrastructure, planning, and administrative items. Key actions include awarding a prime consultant contract for Bayview Heights water and sewer, approving multiple development applications, and considering policy changes for after-school programs and facility rentals.

• TOP-24-13 Bayview Heights W&S – Prime Consultant Award
• Cameo Drive Tender - Results
• 12 Paradise Road – Approval in Principle
• Development Regulations Amendment No. 23, 2024 and No. 25, 2024
• Security Services Contract One Year Renewal

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will consider several development applications, including approvals in principle for properties on Kenmount Road and Ortega Drive, and a development regulation amendment for 9 Spracklin Boulevard. The meeting also includes proclamations for various awareness weeks and committee reports on insurance renewal, a crisis hotline, and infrastructure changes.

• 1259 Kenmount Road – Approval in Principle
• 1266 Kenmount Road – Development Approval
• 99B Ortega Drive – Approval in Principle
• Development Regulations Amendment No. 22, 2024 – 9 Spracklin Boulevard
• Commercial Insurance Renewal 2024

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Public Council meeting on April 16, 2024, will consider several development approvals, including 1297 Topsail Road, 26-28 Deborah Lynn Heights, 685 St. Thomas Line, and Fairview Estates Phase 6B Subdivision. Committees will report on items such as a Development Regulations amendment, NL Power invoice for Evergreen Village Phase 1, Lift Station 10 change notice, landscape maintenance contract renewal, additional road salt budget, and a request for proposals for soccer nets. The meeting also includes proclamations for National American Sign Language Day, Huntington Disease Awareness Month, and Records and Information Management Month.

• 1297 Topsail Road – Development Approval
• Fairview Estates Phase 6B Subdivision - Development Approval
• Development Regulations Amendment No. 25, 2024 - Housekeeping
• Evergreen Village Phase 1 – NL Power Invoice
• Additional Road Salt Budget 2024

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will meet to consider several infrastructure contracts, including an award for ammonia chiller maintenance at the Paradise Double Ice Complex, engineering services for Glenderek Drive, and a pedestrian island on Topsail Road. The agenda also includes a request for quotes for bleachers and a motion amendment. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as adoption of minutes and committee reports.

• Award of ammonia chillers maintenance at Paradise Double Ice Complex
• Recommendation of award for engineering services on Glenderek Drive
• Recommendation of award for Topsail Road pedestrian island
• Request for quotes for bleachers
• Amendment to Motion M24-092

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is meeting to consider several development approvals, including a home-based business and new subdivisions, as well as a recommendation to award a contract for Kenmount Road Phase 1 upgrades. They will also discuss the 2024 by-election, emergency repair payments, and equipment repairs. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and proclamations, but the main decisions involve permits, contracts, and infrastructure.

• Approval in principle for 87 Topsail Pond Road
• Development approval for Adams Pond Phase 8 on Rembrandt Boulevard
• Home-based business at 3 Hayfield Place
• Development approval at 14 Stonewall Drive
• Recommendation to award Kenmount Road Phase 1 upgrades

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will consider several planning items, including approval in principle for 685 St. Thomas Line, development approval for 1717 Topsail Road, and a variance for 13 Ungava Street. The Infrastructure and Engineering Committee will discuss Bell Aliant infrastructure relocation, lift station change notices, and a test-pit change notice for Paradise Park. The Recreation Committee will consider the 2024 Accessibility Plan, purchase of a new Zamboni, and a lemonade stand event. The Public Works Committee will review backhoe repairs, a vehicle inspection, and snow-clearing equipment purchases.

• 685 St. Thomas Line – Approval in Principle
• 1717 Topsail Road – Development Approval
• 13 Ungava Street – Variance Approval
• Purchase of a New Zamboni
• Paradise Park Contemplated Change Notice 01 – Test Pits

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Council will review several committee reports including planning, administration, and infrastructure. Discussions include development approvals, a residential property tax assistance policy, and the 2024 street capital program.

• Development approval for 14 Stonewall Drive
• Development approval for 278 St. Thomas Line
• Order to be confirmed for 1552 Topsmail Road
• Residential Property Tax Assistance Policy email poll
• 2024 Street Capital Program

Public Council Meeting

The Paradise Town Council will consider several planning items, including development approvals at 1717 Topsail Road, 980 Kenmount Road, and 518 St. Thomas Line, as well as amendments to the greenhouse regulations and municipal plan. Other business includes appointing a commissioner for the 2024 tax year, authorizing detailed design for the Cameo Drive storm sewer, and purchasing a new tandem truck with snow-clearing attachments.

• 1717 Topsail Road – Development Approval
• 980 Kenmount Road – Approval in Principle
• 518 St. Thomas Line – Approval in Principle
• Cameo Drive Storm Sewer – Engineering Services for Detailed Design
• Purchase of One New Tandem with Snow-Clearing Attachments

Public Council Meeting

The Town of Paradise council is holding its regular public meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, then hear reports from five standing committees. Items include a permit/order at 25 Three Island Pond Road, front-end loader repairs, St. Thomas Line force-main repairs, and a 2024 personal protective clothing tender. Most agenda items are listed without details, so decisions or discussions are not specified in the agenda text.

• Order regarding 25 Three Island Pond Road
• Unit 72 – Front End Loader Repairs
• St. Thomas Line Force-Main Repairs
• Personal Protective Clothing Tender 2024