Council Regular Council Meeting - Minutes
The Council meeting included discussions and decisions on several items. Proclamations were made for Red Ribbon Day and the display of the Mi'kmaq Grand Council Flag. Key decisions included approving support for domestic firewood cutting in Forest Management Districts 10 and 11 for 2026-2030, and resolving not to fund the Dolly Parton Book Club Program for 2026. Public works matters involved approving the 2026 Saturday Drop-Off Schedule, approving the acceptance of $5,065,001 in funding for a new water storage tank and standpipe rehabilitation, and approving the submission of a funding application for the Exploits Regional Water Treatment Plant PLC Upgrade. In planning, the Council directed staff to proceed with renaming streets with common names and gave final approval to Municipal Plan Amendment No. 23, 2025 and Development Regulations Amendment No. 30, 2025 concerning the redevelopment of 1 St. Catherine Street. The Council also approved the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule, reviewed financial reports, approved the Arrears Sale By-Law and the Tourist Accommodation Tax By-Law, and approved specific grant amounts for the Corduroy Brook Enhancement Association ($80,000) and the Grand Falls Golf Club ($27,000) as part of the 2026 Budget.