Paradise public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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)
Council defeated a motion to approve construction of a single-family dwelling at the rear of 171 Paradise Road. They approved a commercial vehicle permit at 30 Whelan's Crescent, a tax incentive for The Paint Shop, and purchases for snow-clearing equipment. The 2025 budget is still being finalized and will be presented on December 17.
- Approved commercial vehicle permit at 30 Whelan's Crescent (unanimous)
- Defeated approval for single-family dwelling at 171 Paradise Road
- Granted 3-year business tax incentive to PS Atlantic (The Paint Shop) (unanimous)
- Accepted Concept 2 of Paradise Park Master Plan (unanimous)
- Approved $37,375 purchase of cutting edges for snowclearing (unanimous)
- Approved $482,000 purchase of tandem with snow-clearing attachments (unanimous)
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
Council unanimously approved the purchase of fitness equipment from Spartan Fitness for $38,007.22 (HST included), a 3-year advertising agreement with Score Group for the Double Ice Complex at $12,500 annually, and one week of ice time for the Danny Cleary Hockey School in July 2025. Council also ratified two extensions of the state of emergency at Lift Station 10 (1848 Topsail Road) through November 22, 2024, and adopted a revised snow clearing policy effective December 4, 2024. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Approved $38,007.22 fitness equipment purchase from Spartan Fitness (unanimous)
- Approved 3-year $12,500/yr advertising agreement with Score Group for Double Ice Complex (unanimous)
- Allocated one week of ice time to Danny Cleary Hockey School in July 2025 (unanimous)
- Ratified state of emergency extension at Lift Station 10 to Nov 15, 2024 (unanimous)
- Ratified state of emergency extension at Lift Station 10 to Nov 22, 2024 (unanimous)
- Adopted revised snow clearing policy PW-011 effective Dec 4, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved home-based e-Commerce business at 54 Topsail Pond Road with 10 conditions (unanimous)
- Confirmed order to remove dilapidated vehicle and debris at 35 Angel's Road (unanimous)
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
The Paradise Town Council ratified a state of emergency declaration for Lift Station 10 and approved several infrastructure change orders and equipment purchases. Council also approved development permits for a home-based business and a new 13-lot subdivision.
- Ratified state of emergency declaration for Lift Station 10 (unanimous)
- Approved $218,196.40 contract for four pickup trucks (unanimous)
- Approved $113,790.78 concrete work tender (unanimous)
- Approved $15,651.62 change order for Lift Station 10 signage (unanimous)
- Approved $19,494.46 change order for Legacy Volleyball Court (unanimous)
- Approved home-based hair salon at 157 Carlisle Drive (unanimous)
- Approved Lakeside Phase 6B subdivision development (unanimous)
- Adopted Development Regulations Amendment No. 26, 2024 (unanimous)
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)
The Town of Paradise Council held a special public meeting on October 22, 2024, and unanimously ratified its decision to approve a four-year collective agreement with NAPE Local 7814, covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028. The meeting also adopted the agenda and adjourned, with no other substantive decisions made.
- Adopted meeting agenda (M24-405, unanimous)
- Ratified 4-year collective agreement with NAPE Local 7814 (M24-406, unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:08 pm (M24-407, unanimous)
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
Council adopted Development Regulations Amendment No. 24, 2024, changing the zoning of 81-85 Karwood Drive from Commercial General to Residential Medium Density, and approved a cluster development with a place of worship and a parking relief request (53 spaces instead of 60) for 40 dwelling units. Several other development approvals and contract ratifications were also passed unanimously.
- Adopted zoning change for 81-85 Karwood Drive to Residential Medium Density (unanimous)
- Approved cluster development and place of worship at 81-85 Karwood Drive (unanimous)
- Approved parking relief for 53 spaces instead of 60 (4-1, Vaters against)
- Approved 4-lot cul-de-sac subdivision at 8 Damien Street subject to 22 conditions (unanimous)
- Approved commercial accessory building at 167A Paradise Road subject to 12 conditions (unanimous)
- Deferred Newfound Cabs remote taxi stand application pending taxi regulation review (unanimous)
- Ratified $32,850.25 Stephanie Avenue trailhead award to Grand Concourse Authority (unanimous)
- Ratified $166,560.25 Lanark Drive basketball court award to Modern Paving (unanimous)
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
Council awarded construction of the Trenton Drive to Octagon Pond Elementary trail to the Grand Concourse Authority with an upset limit of $152,829.25 (HST included). Council also approved several development applications, including a four-unit apartment conversion at 12 Paradise Road and a home-based etching business at 7 Jane Heights, and rescinded three property orders that had been complied with. All decisions were carried unanimously except the 179 Paradise Road garage extension, which was approved with Deputy Mayor Street recused due to a potential conflict of interest.
- Awarded Trenton Drive to Octagon Pond Elementary trail construction to Grand Concourse Authority, upset limit $152,829.25 (unanimous)
- Approved extension to existing commercial garage at 179 Paradise Road, subject to 12 conditions (Deputy Mayor Street recused)
- Approved conversion of dwelling at 12 Paradise Road to four-unit apartment building, subject to 12 conditions (unanimous)
- Approved home-based etching business at 7 Jane Heights, subject to 11 conditions (unanimous)
- Rescinded order for removal of dilapidated vehicles at 84 Ashlen Crescent (unanimous)
- Rescinded order for accessory building removal between 35-37 Yellowwood Drive (unanimous)
- Rescinded order for lawn maintenance and rodent control at 20 Paradise Road (unanimous)
- Extended audit services contract with BDO Canada LLP for 1 year at $44,505 (unanimous)
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
Council approved a contract for server replacement and implementation services and authorized the write-off of over $81,000 in aged recreation receivables. The board also confirmed enforcement orders for property violations and approved funding for new fixed speed radars.
- Awarded server replacement contract to Triware Technologies Inc. for $132,185.60 (Unanimous)
- Approved write-off of recreation aged receivables (2014-2020) totaling $81,673.99 (Unanimous)
- Approved $11,839.25 for two new fixed radars and posts from Construction Signs Ltd (Unanimous)
- Accepted $18,204.50 credit from Eric Taylor Limited for Topsail Road Pedestrian Median (Unanimous)
- Confirmed Order for removal of dilapidated vehicles at 84 Ashlen Crescent (Unanimous)
- Confirmed Order regarding non-compliant accessory building between 35 and 37 Yellowwood Drive (Unanimous)
- Adopted reports from Infrastructure, Administration, Recreation, Planning, and Public Works committees (Unanimous)
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
Council approved a 3-lot subdivision at 20 Paradise Road subject to 26 conditions, and denied a proposal to convert the dwelling at 7 Deborah Lynn Heights into a 3-unit apartment. Several change orders for infrastructure projects were ratified, and a motion to rescind a previous sidewalk change order was passed. Council also approved advertising for a development regulation amendment and a land donation request to Habitat for Humanity.
- Approved 3-lot subdivision at 20 Paradise Road (unanimous)
- Denied conversion of 7 Deborah Lynn Heights to 3-unit apartment (unanimous)
- Ratified $22,425 change order to Farrells Excavating for manhole covers on Topsail Road (unanimous)
- Ratified $39,744 change order to Irvine Engineering for Glendarek Drive contract admin (unanimous)
- Ratified $70,969.95 change order to Dexter Construction for Glendarek Drive storm system (unanimous)
- Ratified $139,602.82 change order to Olympic Construction for air relief valves on St. Thomas Line (unanimous)
- Rescinded motion M24-289 for sidewalk on Paradise Road (unanimous)
- Approved request to donate 12 Mercury Street to Habitat for Humanity (unanimous)
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
The Town of Paradise council approved multiple contracts and change orders, including a $399,786 award for Legacy Beach Volleyball Courts, a $155,250 washroom renovation, and a $98,128.64 sidewalk addition. Council also created two $1,000 scholarships, ratified a 5-year SPCA MOU with a $10,000 annual donation, and confirmed several property orders. All votes were unanimous except where noted.
- Awarded TOP-24-19 to Modern Paving Ltd for Legacy Beach Volleyball Courts ($399,786, unanimous)
- Awarded TOP-24-20 to Lindsay Construction Ltd for Level 1 Washrooms ($155,250, unanimous)
- Added 210 meters of sidewalk on Paradise Road via CCN 001 ($98,128.64, unanimous)
- Created Elizabeth Laurie and Vince Burton Memorial Scholarships ($1,000 each, unanimous)
- Ratified 5-year MOU with St. John's Regional SPCA with $10,000 annual donation (unanimous)
- Approved wharf on Crown Land at 51 Balsamwood Road subject to conditions (unanimous)
- Confirmed order against tire business at 160 St. Thomas Line (unanimous)
- Rescinded property maintenance order at 26 Brougham Drive (unanimous)
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
Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a street rehabilitation project and lift station upgrades. The Town also agreed to purchase a vacant lot and initiate a boundary feasibility study with Conception Bay South.
- Approved purchase of vacant lot at 74 Clearview Heights for $97,000 (Unanimous)
- Awarded 2024 Street Rehab contract to Dexter Construction Company Limited for $729,547.35 (Unanimous)
- Approved $12,027.85 for boundary adjustment feasibility study with CBS (Unanimous)
- Awarded lift-station monitoring devices contract to Sansom Equipment Limited for $47,589.00 (Unanimous)
- Awarded TOP-24-01 to Stantec Consulting Limited for $20,965.65 (Unanimous)
- Approved $46,678.50 change order to Olympic Construction Limited for LS10 materials (Unanimous)
- Denied approval in principle for three-unit apartment at 25 Hickey’s Road (Unanimous)
- Denied Development Regulations Amendment No. 23, 2024 (Unanimous)
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
Council awarded three infrastructure contracts for materials testing and water/sewer projects and terminated two consultant agreements. Two residential development applications were approved, while a development regulation amendment for 9 Spracklin Boulevard was defeated.
- Awarded materials testing tender to GeoMaterials NL Consultants Inc for $17,802.00 (Unanimous)
- Awarded Carberry Place water and sewer prime consultant services to Irvine Engineering Limited for $116,911.88 (Unanimous)
- Awarded Drovers Road water and sewer prime consultant services to Englobe Corporation for $145,986.75 (Unanimous)
- Terminated prime consultant agreements with Dynamic Engineering Limited for two Neary Road projects (Unanimous)
- Approved accessory building at 91 Three Island Pond Road subject to 13 conditions (Carried)
- Approved Neil’s Pond Estates Phase 4 subdivision for 15 residential lots subject to 24 conditions (Unanimous)
- Adopted Traffic Regulations Amendment 1, 2024 and Commercial Vehicle Regulations Amendment 2, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Denied Development Regulations Amendment No. 22, 2024 for 9 Spracklin Boulevard (Unanimous)
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
The Town of Paradise council adopted its 2023 audited financial statements and approved several administrative items, including a $17,997.50 HST-included invoice to Leading Edge Group for Yellow Belt training, a $1,000 donation to the CBS/Paradise Food Bank, and updated No Smoking and Donation/Community Grants policies. Council also approved a development application at 116 Summit Drive with 13 conditions and determined commercial land use boundaries for Lakeview Subdivision, with Councillor Maher declaring a conflict and leaving the chamber for that discussion. A 5-year agreement with MAX Families to rent space at the Rotary Paradise Youth Community Centre at $175 per room per day was approved. All recorded motions carried unanimously except the Lakeview boundary determination and the conflict declaration, which carried without a recorded tally.
- Adopted 2023 Audited Financial Statements (unanimous)
- Approved Leading Edge Group invoice INV-6420 for $17,997.50 HST included (unanimous)
- Accepted Stewart McKelvey Lawyers submitted rates for legal services (unanimous)
- Adopted Donation and Community Grants Policy CS-021 (unanimous)
- Approved $1,000 donation to CBS/Paradise Food Bank (unanimous)
- Adopted updated No Smoking Policy CS-002 (unanimous)
- Approved 5-year MAX Families agreement at $175 per room per day (unanimous)
- Approved 112 m2 accessory building at 116 Summit Drive with 13 conditions (unanimous)
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
The Paradise Town Council approved the 2024 street maintenance tender and the prime consultant for the Windmill Road water and sewer project. Council also authorized repairs for a public works vehicle and approved a revision to the Market Ridge development plan.
- Awarded 2024 street maintenance tender to Farrells Excavating Ltd for $509,306.25
- Awarded Windmill Road water and sewer prime consultant contract to CBCL Ltd for $121,509.00
- Approved $32,667.39 for repairs to a 2019 International Tandem dump truck
- Revised Market Ridge development plan to allow semi-detached dwellings (4-2 vote)
- Proclaimed June 2024 as Pride Month
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
The Town of Paradise Council unanimously approved the Phase 6 Lakeside Subdivision, which includes 34 residential lots and new street extensions. They also awarded prime consultant services for the Bayview Heights water and sewer project to Meridian Engineering Inc. Additionally, Council approved several development permits, including a four-unit apartment conversion at 12 Paradise Road and a motel expansion at 980 Kenmount Road.
- Approved Phase 6 Lakeside Subdivision (34 lots, new streets) subject to 22 conditions
- Awarded Bayview Heights W&S prime consultant services to Meridian Engineering Inc ($88,077.28)
- Approved conversion of 12 Paradise Road dwelling to four-unit apartment subject to 10 conditions
- Approved extension to 980 Kenmount Road motel (8 additional rooms) subject to 16 conditions
- Cancelled Tender TOP-24-11 for Cameo Drive Storm Sewer
- Approved purchase of aerial imagery from Pictometry Canada Corporation ($21,127.23)
- Approved supply of Hot Mix Asphalt for 2024 to Farrell’s Excavating Ltd ($70,983.75)
- Adopted revised After School Policy and Facility Rental Policy
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
Council approved development permits for a ball hockey rink and retail store while denying a single-family dwelling application. The board authorized several infrastructure change orders and renewed the town's commercial insurance program.
- Approved ball hockey rink at 1259 Kenmount Road (Unanimous)
- Approved retail store tenant fit up at 1266 Kenmount Road (Unanimous)
- Denied single-family dwelling at 99B Ortega Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved $408,630.63 commercial insurance renewal with Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved $131,107.61 change order to Olympic Construction Ltd for forcemain delay (Unanimous)
- Approved $37,978.15 change order to Olympic Construction for truss anchors (Unanimous)
- Approved $103,622.70 change order to Maloney Diving Inc for WWTP Outfall Repairs (Carried)
- Approved upgrades at Market Ridge Linear Park (Unanimous)
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
Paradise Town Council approved several development applications, including a 62-lot residential subdivision at Fairview Estates Phase 6B and a 2-lot infill subdivision at 26-28 Deborah Lynn Heights. Council also approved payments and contract extensions for road salt, granular materials, topsoil, turf maintenance, and soccer nets. Deputy Mayor Kimberley Street declared potential conflicts of interest on some planning and recreation items and left the chamber during those discussions. All substantive motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.
- Approved 62-lot Fairview Estates Phase 6B subdivision with 21 conditions (unanimous)
- Approved 2-lot infill subdivision at 26-28 Deborah Lynn Heights with 17 conditions (unanimous)
- Approved apartment conversion at 685 St. Thomas Line with 11 conditions (unanimous)
- Approved temporary seasonal fenced storage area at 1297 Topsail Road with 3 conditions (unanimous)
- Confirmed order regarding business at 83 Camrose Drive without required permits (unanimous)
- Rescinded 2022 order concerning rear yard site works at 8 Mercury Street (unanimous)
- Ratified e-poll to purchase 1000 tons of road salt from A-Harvey & Company Ltd. at $126.86 per ton (unanimous)
- Extended contracts for granular materials ($237,613), topsoil & sodding, and turf maintenance ($11,042) (unanimous)
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
Council approved several awards for road, sewer, and facility maintenance, including a pedestrian island and WWTP outfall repairs. The council also cancelled a combined water and sewer project to issue separate RFPs for four specific areas.
- Awarded $238,642.25 for Topsail Road Pedestrian Island to Eric Taylor Limited
- Awarded $242,535.00 for WWTP outfall pipe repairs to Maloney Diving Inc
- Awarded $74,116.47 for ammonia chillers maintenance to CIMCO Refrigeration
- Awarded $26,703.00 for Glenderek Drive engineering services to Irvine Engineering Limited
- Awarded $28,083.00 for bleachers to Coastline Specialties Ltd.
- Approved $35,650.01 for Starlight Drive lift station pump repairs at Xylem Canada LP
- Cancelled TOP-23-28 to issue separate RFPs for Carberry Place, Windmill Road, Drovers Road and Bayview Heights
- Accepted Change Orders for Lift Station 10 with a credit of $4,594.25
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
Paradise council set a 2024 by-election for April 30, with nomination day April 4 and an advanced poll April 27, and appointed Lisa Niblock as alternate returning officer. Council approved several development applications, including a 6-lot Phase 8 of the Adams Pond subdivision and a 3-unit conversion at 14 Stonewall Drive, which passed 5-1 with Councillor Carew opposed. Council also awarded a $147,956.13 Kenmount Road Phase 1 prime consultant contract to Irvine Engineering and approved various equipment repairs and payments, including $90,000 to the owners of 111 Ashlen Crescent for water and sewer easement rights.
- Set 2024 by-election for April 30; nomination day April 4; advanced poll April 27 (unanimous)
- Appointed Lisa Niblock as alternate returning officer for the by-election (unanimous)
- Approved demolition and new single-family dwelling at 87 Topsail Pond Road subject to 11 conditions (unanimous)
- Approved Phase 8 Adams Pond subdivision off Quantum Drive, 6 lots, subject to 22 conditions (unanimous)
- Approved home-based massage therapy business at 3 Hayfield Place subject to no objections and 10 conditions (unanimous)
- Approved conversion of 14 Stonewall Drive to a 3-unit dwelling subject to 11 conditions (5-1, Councillor Carew against)
- Awarded Kenmount Road Phase 1 prime consultant services to Irvine Engineering Limited for $147,956.13 HST included (unanimous)
- Paid Maloney Diving Inc. invoice #024-024 for $16,309.21 HST included for emergency outfall repairs (carried; Councillor Vaters abstained)
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
Paradise Town Council approved the purchase of a new 2024 Zamboni 650 LI Electric Ice Resurfacer for $227,424.00 (HST included) and adopted the 2024 Accessibility Plan. Council also approved several planning applications, including a residential apartment conversion at 685 St. Thomas Line, a boathouse and wharf at 1717 Topsail Road, and a variance at 13 Ungava Street. Infrastructure and public works spending was approved, including $12,837.44 to Bell Aliant for pole relocation and $29,555.00 to RV Andersen Associates for engineering services. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved 2024 Accessibility Plan (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 2024 Zamboni 650 LI Electric Ice Resurfacer for $227,424.00 HST included (unanimous)
- Approved residential apartment conversion at 685 St. Thomas Line in principle, subject to no objections and 8 conditions (unanimous)
- Approved boathouse, wharf, slipway and concrete walkway at 1717 Topsail Road subject to 4 conditions (unanimous)
- Approved variance for accessory building distance at 13 Ungava Street subject to 2 conditions (unanimous)
- Approved $12,837.44 HST included purchase order to Bell Aliant for infrastructure relocation (unanimous)
- Approved $29,555.00 HST included agreement with RV Andersen Associates for engineering services (unanimous)
- Approved $14,901.70 HST included repairs to Unit 115 backhoe at Madsen Construction Equipment (unanimous)
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
Paradise Council approved the 2024 Street Capital Program including sidewalk, curb, gutter and storm work estimated at $771,000, and adopted two new policies on residential property tax assistance and violence prevention. A request to divide land at 278 St. Thomas Line was defeated unanimously, while a development at 14 Stonewall Drive for two basement apartments was approved subject to no objections and 11 conditions. Council also confirmed an order for debris removal and repair or demolition of a dilapidated building at 1552 Topsail Road.
- Approved 2024 Street Capital Program: sidewalk on Paradise Road (39 Paradise Road to Milton Road), sidewalk on Topsail Road (1278 Topsail Road to Mount Pearl boundary), and sidewalk/curb/gutter/storm on one side of Glenderek Drive, estimated $771,000 (unanimous)
- Defeated application to divide land at 278 St. Thomas Line into a separate lot with existing dwelling and remainder parcel (unanimous)
- Approved two basement apartments at 14 Stonewall Drive subject to no objections and 11 conditions (unanimous)
- Confirmed order for removal of debris and repair or demolition of dilapidated building at 1552 Topsail Road (unanimous)
- Adopted Residential Property Tax Assistance Policy CS-041 (unanimous)
- Adopted Violence Prevention Policy CS-018 (unanimous)
- Defeated motion that Deputy Mayor Street may be in a potential conflict of interest regarding 2024 Street Capital Program (unanimous)
- Adopted committee reports for Planning and Protective Services, Administration and Corporate Services, Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Works, and Recreation and Community Services (all unanimous)
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
Council approved the purchase of a new tandem truck with snow-clearing attachments and several infrastructure payments. Planning approvals were granted for a community boathouse and hotel extensions, while a single-family dwelling application was defeated. The Town also adopted a revised Fitness Centre Policy and updated development regulations.
- Approved purchase of new Tandem with snow-clearing attachments for $473,797.70 (Unanimous)
- Approved $125,314.79 payment to Olympic Construction for emergency forcemain repair (Unanimous)
- Approved community boathouse project at 1717 Topsail Road subject to conditions (Carried)
- Approved 8 additional hotel rooms at 980 Kenmount Road 'in Principle' (Unanimous)
- Denied application for single family dwelling at 518 St. Thomas Line (1-5)
- Approved $14,140.98 for Cameo Drive storm sewer detailed design (Unanimous)
- Ratified one-year extension of line painting contract with Clearaway Contracting Ltd for $242,955.00 (Unanimous)
- Adopted revised RCS-006 Fitness Centre Policy (Unanimous)
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
Council approved several public works expenditures, including loader repairs and personal protective equipment. The town also launched a new Resident Notification System for updates via text, email, or phone.
- Confirmed order for removal of commercial vehicles at 25 Three Island Pond Road (Unanimous)
- Approved $13,049.63 for repairs to Unit 72 Case Front End Loader (Unanimous)
- Approved $13,269.28 payment to Pardy’s Waste Management for vacuum truck services (Unanimous)
- Approved $35,616.72 purchase of boots and PPE from Rock Safety Industrial (Unanimous)
- Approved $57,189.20 purchase of coveralls, overalls, and jackets from Vallen Canada (Unanimous)
- Adopted reports from Planning, Administration, Infrastructure, Public Works, and Recreation committees (Unanimous)