A proposed vehicle storage compound has stalled after getting a red light from Teulon council.
Rockwood Wrecking and Recovery sought conditional use approval to set up a 190-foot by 100-foot vehicle storage compound area at a property located along Provincial Trunk Highway 7.
Council defeated the conditional use request from Rockwood Wrecking and Recovery. Coun. Glenn Kletke voted in favour, while Mayor Todd Campbell and Coun. Robin Nishibata opposed the resolution. Coun. Kirt Ansell declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting prior to the vote.
In other council news:
• Earlier this spring, a fraudulent email was circulating that appears to be from the town’s chief administrative officer Chris Yuen. If you receive this email, the town advises to not respond or to click any links. Instead, the town recommends deleting the email immediately since it is not from the CAO. If you’re not sure about any town communications, please reach out directly at info@teulon.ca or 204-886-2314.
“It appears that there has been a lot of fraudulent email that has been circulating throughout the internet,” said CAO Chris Yuen. “Please be vigilant and careful with email.”
• Council approved the purchase of a 2026 CanAm ATV Outlander for $27,528.01 through funds that were donated to the Teulon-Rockwood Fire Department on behalf of Glenn and Maureen Kletke.
• Council approved a proposal from Garry Peltz, known as Mr. Kennel, to offer animal control services in town. Peltz operates a licensed boarding facility in Warren. The Town of Teulon also reminds residents that dogs and cats are not allowed to run at large in the community, in accordance with the animal control bylaw.
“While we know our pets are important members of the family, allowing them to roam freely can create concerns for neighbours, including unwanted visits to private property, damage to gardens and landscaping, and pet waste left on public property,” states a message from the Town of Teulon.
“To help keep our community safe, clean and enjoyable for everyone, please ensure your pets remain on your property or are under your control at all times when outside.”
• Council approved a $6,031.05 quote from Whispering Oaks Greenhouse for flowers. However, council defeated a resolution to buy flowerpots and baskets at a cost of $5,636.74 from Whispering Oaks.
• Council approved a $400 hole sponsorship for the 2026 season at the Teulon Golf Course. In addition, council purchased a $500 hole-in-one sponsorship for the Madeline’s Closet 2026 fundraiser. The Town of Teulon is also purchasing a $1,000 sponsorship for the 2026 Teulon Rodeo.
• Council approved a request from Ansell Managed Properties Inc. to vary the minimum dwelling area for a five-unit 55-plus housing project on Beach Road to 331 square feet from the required 800 square feet. The five self-contained residential units would range in size from 311 to 600 square feet. Coun. Ansell declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting prior to the vote.
• Council authorized the CAO to subscribe to a monthly membership plan to access the library of webinars for the Achieve Centre of Leadership.
• The Town of Teulon gave community event approval for Teulon Safe Grad, where liquor will be sold, from 8:30 p.m. on June 26 to 3 a.m. on June 27.
• Council supports the Teulon and District Canada Day Committee to apply for a gaming license to host a bingo fundraiser.
• Council approved five free skating days for Teulon Elementary School from November to March during the 2026-27 school year.
• A new three-way stop sign is now up at the entrance of Crescent Creek Park at Main Street after a request was made to council.
