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MINUTES Regular Meeting of Council July 24, 2019 PRESENT: Warden Jim D. Smith Deputy Warden Pam MacInnis Councillors: Cecil Dixon Wayne Greene Eldon Hebb Stephen King Elie Moussa Michael Perry Keith Rhyno Eleanor Roulston Heather Smith REGRETS/ABSENT: STAFF: Ms. Connie Nolan, Chief Administrative Officer Ms. Kim Ramsay, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Ms. Kate Friars, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Mr. John Woodford, Director of Planning & Development Mr. Adam Clarkson, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture Mr. Jesse Hulsman, Director of Infrastructure & Operations Ms. Sue Surrette, Director of Finance Ms. Rachel Gilbert, Manager of Planning Ms. Debbie Uloth, Planning Project Planner Mr. Tom Gignac, Manager of Information Systems Ms. Sheralee MacEwan, Assistant Municipal Clerk Ms. Tutu Erikitola, Administrative Assistant CALL TO ORDER Warden Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Warden Smith respectfully acknowledged that East Hants is in the Ancestral Unceded Territory of the Mi’kmaq people. MOMENT OF SILENT CONTEMPLATION A moment of silent contemplation was observed. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA [00:01:02] C19(174) July On the motion of Councillors King and Dixon: Moved to Approve the Agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED

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  • MINUTES

    Regular Meeting of Council

    July 24, 2019

    PRESENT: Warden Jim D. Smith

    Deputy Warden Pam MacInnis

    Councillors: Cecil Dixon

    Wayne Greene

    Eldon Hebb

    Stephen King

    Elie Moussa

    Michael Perry

    Keith Rhyno

    Eleanor Roulston

    Heather Smith

    REGRETS/ABSENT:

    STAFF: Ms. Connie Nolan, Chief Administrative Officer

    Ms. Kim Ramsay, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

    Ms. Kate Friars, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

    Mr. John Woodford, Director of Planning & Development

    Mr. Adam Clarkson, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture

    Mr. Jesse Hulsman, Director of Infrastructure & Operations

    Ms. Sue Surrette, Director of Finance

    Ms. Rachel Gilbert, Manager of Planning

    Ms. Debbie Uloth, Planning Project Planner

    Mr. Tom Gignac, Manager of Information Systems

    Ms. Sheralee MacEwan, Assistant Municipal Clerk

    Ms. Tutu Erikitola, Administrative Assistant

    CALL TO ORDER

    Warden Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

    LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    Warden Smith respectfully acknowledged that East Hants is in the Ancestral

    Unceded Territory of the Mi’kmaq people.

    MOMENT OF SILENT CONTEMPLATION

    A moment of silent contemplation was observed.

    APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA [00:01:02]

    C19(174)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors King and Dixon:

    Moved to Approve the Agenda as presented.

    MOTION CARRIED

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    APPROVAL & SIGNING OF THE MINUTES [00:01:18]

    C19(175)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Greene and Dixon:

    Moved that the minutes of the June 26th, 2019 and July 16th, 2019

    Regular Meeting of Council (Policy) be approved.

    MOTION CARRIED

    FIRE DEPARTMENT LOCAL BUSINESS RECOGNITION [00:01:36]

    Elmsdale Lumber Company Limited – Robin Wilbur

    Chief Kevin Goodman and Warden Smith presented Elmsdale Lumber with a

    Certificate of Recognition for their support to the Municipality of East Hants.

    Miller’s Towing Ltd – Carl Ettinger

    Chief Kevin Jodrey and Warden Smith presented Miller’s Towing with a

    Certificate of Recognition for their support to the Municipality of East Hants.

    CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION [00:04:52]

    A complete copy of “Correspondence for Information” is attached to and

    forms part of the minutes.

    No motions resulted.

    CORRESPONDENCE FOR DECISION [00:06:17]

    A complete copy of “Correspondence for Decision” is attached to and forms

    part of the minutes.

    Agenda item #73 – Code of Conduct Complaint: Willy Versteeg

    C19(176)

    July

    On the motion of Councillor Hebb and Deputy Warden MacInnis:

    Moved that no action be taken (Re: the Code of Conduct Complaint

    submitted by Willy Versteeg dated July 17, 2019).

    Ten (10) voting in favor. One (1) voting against. Warden Smith voting nay.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Agenda item #48- NS Association of Police Governance Conference

    September 2019

    C19(177)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Rhyno and King:

    Moved that Council approve that Ralph Quade and Councillor Keith

    Rhyno attend the NSAPG Conference in September 2019.

    MOTION CARRIED

    MacEwan

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    Agenda item 317 – CCRE: International Student Program

    C19(178)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Perry and King:

    Moved to erect suitable signage advertising the International Student

    Exchange programme at all municipal public buildings.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Friars

    COMMITTEE REPORTS

    ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT [00:12:12]

    Councillor Perry, as Chair presented the Accessibility Advisory Committee

    report from the meeting held on July 15, 2019. The minutes from that

    meeting were made available to all members of Council.

    There are no motion coming forward as a result of that meeting.

    AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT [00:12:54]

    Warden Smith, on behalf of Councillor Roulston, Chair presented the Audit

    Committee report from the meeting held on June 26, 2019.

    C19(179)

    July

    On the motion of Warden Smith and Greene:

    Moved that Council adopt the March 31st, 2019 Financial Statements as presented by Deloitte Touche, LLP at the June 26th, 2019 Audit Committee meeting; And that Deloitte & Touche, LLP be appointed as Municipal Auditor for the 2019/2020 fiscal year; And As per section 44 of the MGA, the Audit Committee recommends to

    Council that Council appoints the membership of the Audit Committee for

    2019/2020 be comprised of the Warden, Chair of Corporate & Residential

    Services, Councillor Moussa and Giles Surette.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Surrette

    CORPORATE & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE [00:14:05]

    ANNUAL REPORT & TREASURERS REPORT [00:14:13]

    Councillor Roulston, as Chair presented the Corporate & Residential Services

    Committee report from the meeting held on July 16, 2019. The minutes from

    that meeting were made available to all members of Council. The following

    recommendation came forward as a result of that meeting:

    C19(180)

    July

    On the motion of Councilors Greene and Moussa:

    Moved that Council accept the East Hants Annual Report 2019/2020 as

    presented.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Surrette

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    PENSION VALUATION [00:15:02]

    C19(181)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Roulston and Smith:

    Moved that Council authorize:

    1) The final December 31, 2018 actuarial valuation be filed based on the results as outlined in the report to Corporate & Residential Services Committee, dated July 11th, 2019, Results: Annual Actuarial Review – December 31, 2018;

    2) Pension payments as required by legislation are approved for

    payment into the Plan;

    3) The definition of average earnings for service prior to January

    1, 2017 be upgraded to be the 5 year average earnings for the

    period ended December 31, 2016, for those employees who are

    retiring between January 1, 2017 and September 30th, 2020

    only; and that these special payments, as they arise, be funded

    through the pension reserve fund;

    4) The Actuary be asked to do the standard upgrade calculation as

    part of the December 2019 tri-annual actuarial review. This

    calculation will upgrade the definition of average earnings for

    service prior to December 2019 to the 5 year average earnings

    for the period ending December 31, 2019; and,

    5) That Plenus Consultants be appointed as the Actuary for the

    Municipality of East Hants pension plan.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Surrette

    HANTS NORTH RECREATION & DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION SPLASH PAD

    DONATION FUND

    [00:16:56]

    C19(182)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Roulston and Dixon:

    Moved that Council create a special purpose donation fund for the

    Hants North Recreation & Development Association (splash pad) Project;

    and

    That Council approve a grant(s) to the Hants North Recreation &

    Development Association equal to the amounts received as donations to

    the Municipality specific to this project.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Clarkson

    Surrette

    AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL REMUNERATION & TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT

    POLICY FOR EXTENDED LEAVE

    [00:17:56]

    C19(183)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Roulston and Moussa:

    Moved that Council approve amendments to the Councillor

    Remuneration & Travel Reimbursement Policy as presented in the staff

    report dated July 3, 2019 which sets out a requirement for Councillors

    on extended leave to seek Council’s approval to have their

    remuneration continued.

    Ten (10) voting in favor. One (1) voting against. Councillor Perry voting nay.

    MOTION CARRIED

    CAO

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    INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS [00:19:04]

    Councillor Dixon presented the Infrastructure & Operations Committee

    report from the meeting held on July 16, 2019. The minutes from that

    meeting were made available to all members of Council. The following

    recommendation came forward as a result of that meeting:

    WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE MONITORING WELL BUDGET

    C19(184)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Dixon and Perry:

    Moved that Council approve up to $30,000 in the capital budget for the

    installation of new monitoring wells at the Waste Management Centre,

    and an additional $10,000 in operating budget for the repairs of existing

    monitoring wells at the Waste Management Centre, both to be funded

    from the Landfill Site Operating Reserve.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Hulsman

    CAPITAL FUNDING REQUEST FOR LANTZ LAGOON BLOWER REPLACEMENT [00:20:18]

    C19(185)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Dixon and Smith:

    Moved Council approve $20,000 in capital expenditure for the

    replacement blower at the Lantz Lagoon Regional Wastewater Treatment

    Facility, to be funded from the Wastewater Desludging Cells reserve.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Hulsman

    PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE [00:21:38]

    Councillor Rhyno, as Chair presented the report on the Planning Advisory

    Committee meeting held on July 16, 2019. The minutes from that meeting

    were made available to all members of Council. The following motions are

    coming forward to Council as a result of that meeting.

    EH HORNE PRESERVATION SOCIETY DRF SCOPE CHANGE

    C19(186)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Rhyno and Smith:

    Moved that Council approve an increase for the E.H. Horne School

    Preservation Society 2019-20 District Recreation Fund application to

    purchase and install full windows and grant them an additional $3,247

    from the following Districts:

    District 1 - $2,247

    District 2 - $1,000

    MOTION CARRIED

    Clarkson

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    PLAYGROUND CAPITAL BUDGET INCREASE [00:23:02]

    C19(187)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Rhyno and Dixon:

    Moved that Council amend the approved Capital Budget #18-008 to

    reflect an increase of $20,000 being offset by external grants.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Clarkson

    PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE [00:24:42]

    Councillor Greene, as Chair presented the report on the Planning Advisory

    Committee meeting held on July 16, 2019. The minutes from that meeting

    were made available to all members of Council. The following motions are

    coming forward to Council as a result of that meeting.

    RYC PROPERTY LTD – REZONING [00:25:10]

    C19(188)

    July

    On the motion of Councillor Roulston and :

    Moved (later amended) that Council authorize staff to schedule a public

    information meeting to consider an application from RYC Property Ltd. to

    amend the MPS and LUB by changing the designation of 15 John Murray Drive

    (PID 45076841) to Medium Density Residential Neighbourhood (MR)

    Designation and rezone the same to Townhouse (R2-T) Zone, to enable the

    development of approximately six (6) townhouse units.

    C19(189)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Roulston Deputy Warden MacInnis:

    Moved that Motion C19(188) be amended to authorise staff to schedule

    a public information meeting to provide information on the application

    from RYC Property Ltd.

    AMENDMENT CARRIED

    For clarification motion C19(188) is as follows:

    On the motion of Councillors Roulston and Deputy Warden MacInnis:

    Moved that Council authorize staff to schedule a public information

    meeting to provide information on the application from RYC Property

    Ltd. to amend the MPS and LUB by changing the designation of 15 John

    Murray Drive (PID 45076841) to Medium Density Residential

    Neighbourhood (MR) Designation and rezone the same to Townhouse (R2-

    T) Zone, to enable the development of approximately six (6) townhouse

    units.

    AMENDED MOTION CARRIED

    Woodford

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    GAIL AND JOHN SCOTHORN - DA FOR ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNIT [00:27:26]

    C19(190)

    July

    On the motion of Greene and Moussa:

    Moved that Council give initial consideration to entering into a

    development agreement with John Scothorn for a third residential unit

    on his property located at PID# 45090362, Highway 14, Hardwood Lands,

    for the purpose of enabling a public hearing; and

    Authorize staff to schedule a public hearing.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Woodford

    EH HORNE BUILDING – MUNICIPAL HERITAGE REGISTRATION [00:26:28]

    C19(191)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Greene and Dixon:

    Moved that Council direct the Municipal Clerk to serve a notice of

    recommendation on the property owner, The Municipality of East Hants,

    to register the E. H. Horne School building at 248, Highway #2, Enfield as

    a Municipal Heritage Property; and

    authorize staff to schedule a public hearing to consider the registration

    of the E. H. Horne School building as a Municipal Heritage Property.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Woodford

    C19(192)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Greene and Smith:

    Moved that Council approve the registration of the EH Horne School

    building at 248 Highway #2, Enfield as a Municipal Heritage Property.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Woodford

    MILFORD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REZONING [00:29:45]

    C19(193)

    July

    On the motion Councillors Greene and Roulston:

    Moved that Council give first reading to amendments to the Municipal

    Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw that redesignate and rezone 18

    acres of PID 45093226, Milford from Agricultural Reserve (AR) to

    Industrial Commercial (IC) to enable a public hearing and authorize staff

    to schedule a public hearing.

    Eight (8) voting in favor. Three (3) voting against. Councillors King, Smith

    and Deputy Warden MacInnis voting nay.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Woodford

    PUBLIC HEARING [00:35:17]

    Note: All comments/questions have been summarized and are not to be

    considered a verbatim transcript.

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    Warden Smith noted that there are three (3) items on the public hearing

    agenda. The purpose of the hearings is to hear input from the public, prior

    to making a decision on the application.

    Warden Smith welcomed those in attendance and noted Council’s Procedural

    Policy. He advised that Council may approve, reject or defer its decision on

    the proposal to a later date. Council approval is required for the proposal to

    proceed.

    The Municipal Clerk noted that the public hearing notices appeared in the

    July 10th and 17th editions of the Weekly Press. The notices described the

    proposal, gave the date, time and location of the public hearing, and

    indicated that staff reports were available to the public.

    REZONING APPLICATION BY CHRIS TELDER [00:36:40]

    The Chairperson of the Planning Advisory Committee noted that the Planning

    Advisory Committee considered the proposal on behalf of Municipal Council,

    reviewed staff’s reports, completed their evaluation and would make a

    recommendation to Council during the Hearing.

    The Director of Planning presented the staff report titled “Application by

    Chris Telder to amend the MPS and LUB to enable a single unit dwelling, dated

    July 6, 2019. A copy of the report and related documents were attached to

    the agenda and available to all Council members.

    Warden opened the floor to comments or questions from members of Council.

    There were none.

    Warden Smith opened the floor to comments or questions from the gallery.

    Warden Smith asked staff if they had any final comments.

    There were none.

    Warden Smith asked the Chairperson of the Planning Advisory Committee to

    present the Committee’s recommendation.

    RECOMMENDATION

    C19(194)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Greene and Moussa:

    Moved that Council give second reading to amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw that redesignate and rezone PID 45237906, Upper Nine Mile River from Highway Commercial (HC) to Rural Use (RU). MOTION CARRIED

    Woodford

    LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENTS TO ENABLE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

    STORAGE IN THE HC AND BP ZONES

    [00:42:23]

    The Chairperson of the Planning Advisory Committee noted that the Planning

    Advisory Committee considered the proposal on behalf of Municipal Council,

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    reviewed staff’s reports, completed their evaluation and would make a

    recommendation to Council during the Hearing.

    The Project Planner presented the staff report titled “Application by Nathan

    McDonald (3264532 Nova Scotia Limited) to amend the LUB and to enter into

    a development agreement to permit outdoor storage of recreational vehicles

    and watercraft”, dated July 9, 2019. A copy of the report and related

    documents were attached to the agenda and available to all Council

    members.

    Warden opened the floor to comments or questions from members of

    Council.

    Councillor King had questions which were answered by the Project Planner.

    Warden Smith asked the Chairperson of the Planning Advisory Committee to

    present the Committee’s recommendation.

    RECOMMENDATION

    C19(195)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Greene and Roulston:

    Moved that Council give second reading and approve Land Use Bylaw text amendments to permit the storage of recreational vehicles and watercraft in the Highway Commercial (HC) Zone and Business Park (BP) Zone. MOTION CARRIED

    Woodford

    DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT APPLICATION FROM NATHAN MACDONALD

    FOR STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON PROPERTY ON BEAMISH

    ROAD

    [00:59:42]

    The Chairperson of the Planning Advisory Committee noted that the Planning

    Advisory Committee considered the proposal on behalf of Municipal Council,

    reviewed staff’s reports, completed their evaluation and would make a

    recommendation to Council during the Hearing.

    The Project Planner presented the staff report titled “Application by Nathan

    McDonald (3264532 Nova Scotia Limited) to amend the LUB and to enter into

    a development agreement to permit outdoor storage of recreational vehicles

    and watercraft”, dated July 9, 2019. A copy of the report and related

    documents were attached to the agenda and available to all Council

    members.

    Warden opened the floor to comments or questions from members of Council.

    Councillors, Dixon and Roulston had questions which were answered by the

    Project Planner.

    Warden Smith opened the floor to comments or questions from the

    applicant.

    APPLICANT

    The applicant, Nathan Macdonald had questions and comments to staff and

    council to further explain his application and business plan.

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    The Warden opened the floor for comments or questions from members of

    the public.

    PUBLIC

    Paul Smith, 12 Beamish Rd, East Uniacke represented himself and the

    residents of six (6) single family homes in the immediate vicinity of 36

    Beamish Rd.

    Brian & Terry Smith

    Gary & Susan Theriault

    John & Rosanne Bland

    Marie Malloy

    Lorne Oakley & Kelly Beamish

    Paul & Caroline Smith

    Mr. Smith presented a written statement. A copy of the statement was

    attached to the agenda and available to all Council members.

    Mr. Smith and the listed families above oppose the proposed Land Use Bylaw

    amendment. Citing the current policy Analysis, they stated that Beamish

    Road is not an arterial or collector highway. It is a rural residential road and

    therefore not suitable for this type of development.

    They are opposed to this proposed change no matter what concessions or

    agreements the owner makes to the Municipality.

    They are also opposed to stipulations in the proposed development

    agreement and have the following concerns:

    Will there be a security fence and locked gate enclosing the

    compound?

    Is the owner aware that there are numerous trails that access

    the back of properties on this side of Beamish Rd? What

    measures will be taken to ensure local residents that these trails

    through our properties will not be used the access the compound

    for vandalism and theft?

    Will there be the necessary security lighting for the compound?

    If so, what provisions will be made that that stray light does not

    impinge on the quality of life of adjacent property owners?

    Does the property have a driveway access permit issued by TIR?

    Has the driveway culvert installation been approved by TIR as it

    was owner installed?

    Has TIR confirmed that the access to the property will handle

    large vehicles by use of Transportation Association of Canada

    Turning Vehicle Templates?

    What independent body will ensure that fuel and sewage are not

    left in the vehicles left for storage? Where and how will fuel &

    sewage be removed and disposed of?

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    The previous owner of this property cleared his land to the

    property line. What buffer zone will be applied between this

    commercial operation and adjacent residential properties? What

    provision will be made to ensure that trees on adjacent

    residential properties will not fall into the commercial

    development and damage stored vehicles? Who will be held

    liable if this occurs?

    The statement that the owner will build a residence on the

    property in the future means nothing as this cannot and will not

    be enforced.

    In conclusion, they requested that Council deny the application from

    3264532 Nova Scotia Limited to amend the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) to enter

    into a development agreement with the Municipality of East Hants to permit

    the storage of recreational vehicles and watercraft at 36 beamish Road, East

    Uniacke zoned Rural Use (RU).

    Ricardo Agearay – 32 Beamish Rd.

    Mr. Agearay confirmed and summarised as per his letter dated 11 June 2019

    that he wishes for Council to refuse this application.

    Mrs. Agearay 32 Beamish Road

    Asked council to reject this application.

    Nathan MacDonald responded to some of the concerns.

    Warden Smith asked staff if they had any final comments.

    There were none.

    Warden Smith asked Council if they had any final comments.

    Councillors Roulston, Smith, King made comments.

    [00:28:28]

    C19(196)

    July

    On the motion of Councillor Roulston and Deputy Warden MacInnis:

    Moved to amend the Draft Development Agreement (Nathan MacDonald) to

    include a requirement for the buffering be an opaque 8ft fence with no

    option of vegetation.

    Seven (7) favour. Four (4) voting against. Councillors Rhyno, King, Hebb

    Greene.

    MOTION CARRIED

    [00:40:10]

    \Woodford

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    That concluded the public hearing and the Warden thanked everyone that

    attended.

    Warden Smith confirmed that attendees will be notified of the date of the

    final vote on the Draft Development Agreement, should the Development

    Agreement be approved it will include the motion C19(196).

    42:12

    C19(197)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Greene and Perry:

    Moved that Council defer consideration of the Development Agreement

    until the related Land Use Bylaw change is effective.

    MOTION CARRIED

    [00:43:28]

    Woodford

    Warden Smith resumed Council meeting at 9:03 p.m.

    SPECIAL HAZARDS RESPONSE UNIT (SHRU) FUNDING UPDATE [00:44:26]

    C19(198)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Greene and Dixon:

    Moved that Council approve the increase in the per capita contribution

    from $0.40 to $0.52 for the annual grant provided to SHRU based on a

    60% contribution to the Central Module only.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Woodford

    RATIFICATION – LAND PURCHASE – BURNTCOAT ROAD (FAULKNER) [00:47:09]

    C19(199)

    July

    On the motions of Councillors Rhyno and Moussa:

    Moved that Council ratify the land purchase an associated costs at 611

    Burntcoat Road, PID 45355534 for a price of $45,000 with the funds to

    come from Land Sales Capital Reserves.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Friars

    FIRST READING - BYLAW P-800-1, AN AMENDMENT TO BYLAW P-800, CIVIC

    ADDRESSING BYLAW

    [00:47:50]

    C19(200)

    July

    On the motions of Councillors Greene and Moussa:

    Moved that the Council give first reading to Bylaw P-800-1 Civic

    Addressing Bylaw, a bylaw to amend Bylaw P-800 Civic Addressing Bylaw.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Woodford

    WARDENS REPORT [00:49:04]

    At the request of Warden Smith, Deputy Warden MacInnis assumed the

    Chair.

    The Warden provided a verbal report on his recent activities.

    Warden Smith resumed the Chair.

    COUNCILLORS BUSINESS REPORT

    Councillors provided verbal reports on their recent activities.

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    TIN SMITH MUSEUM [01:03:00]

    C19(201)

    July

    On the motion of Deputy Warden MacInnis and Councillor Greene:

    Moved that Council direct staff to send a thank you note to the Tin Smith

    Museum, on behalf of Council, to thank them for the lovely and delicious

    luncheon.

    MOTION CARRIED

    MacEwan

    GENDER NEUTRAL WASHROOM SIGNAGE [1:03:54]

    C19(202)

    July

    On the motion of Deputy Warden MacInnis and Councillor Smith:

    Moved that Council direct staff to include investigation to replace the

    gender specific washroom signs to a non-specific version in the upcoming

    budget.

    Ten (10) voting in favor. One (1) voting against. Councillor Hebb voting nay.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Friars

    ATLANTIC MOTORSPORT PARK [01:05:17]

    C19(203)

    July

    On the motion of Deputy Warden MacInnis and Councillor Smith:

    Moved that Council include a 50/50 paving cost share between the

    Atlantic Motorsport Park and NSTIR to pave a 2.3km section of North

    Salem Road on the list of potential projects to decide on in the next

    submission to the Province.

    Ten (10) voting in favor. One (1) voting against. Councillor Rhyno voting

    nay.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Hulsman

    HAVENWOOD DRIVE DRAINAGE [01:06:25]

    C19(204)

    July

    On the motion of Deputy Warden MacInnis and Councillor Roulston:

    Moved that Council direct staff to follow up with NSTIR to determine if

    there are any plans for the residents of Havenwood Drive, in regards to

    an ongoing drainage issue which, at times, floods this provincial road and

    it is impassible.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Hulsman

    COUNCILLORS TRAVEL EXPENSES [01:14:12]

    C19(205)

    July

    On the motion of Councillors Hebb and Greene:

    Moved to direct Staff to include discussion on Councillors travel expenses

    policy on the next available Executive Committee meeting agenda.

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    On the motion of Councillor Roulston and Deputy Warden MacInnis:

    Moved that Council direct staff to prepare a report on the format of

    public information meetings as time permits.

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    On the motion of Councillor Dixon and King:

    Moved (later defeated) that Council direct staff to prepare a report on

    providing options of for the Municipality to consider for supporting storm

    drainage work on private property, referencing both the existing Storm

    Drainage Policy and providing ideas for possible innovative solutions.

    Two (2) voting in favor. Councillors Dixon and King. Nine (9) voting against.

    Councillors Hebb, Roulston, Greene, Perry, Moussa, Smith, Rhyno, Deputy

    Warden MacInnis and Warden Smith voting nay.

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    On motion of Councillor Rhyno and Deputy Warden MacInnis:

    Moved that Council direct staff to contact NSTIR to review the drainage

    issue and possible blockage by Cattails on Cedar Road from Church

    Street toward the centre of the village (Maitland).

    MOTION CARRIED

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    On the motion of Councillor Greene and Warden Smith:

    Moved that Council go In-Camera at 9:55 p.m.

    MOTION CARRIED

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    On the motion of Councillors Greene and Dixon:

    Moved that Council return to open Committee at 10:02 p.m.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Council returned to open Council at 10:02 p.m.

    Warden Smith noted that Council met in-camera to discuss a contractual

    issue. No motion resulted.

    SETTING DATE & TIME OF NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

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    On the motion of Councillors King and Deputy Warden MacInnis:

    Moved that the next Regular Meeting of Council be held on

    September 17th, 2019 (Policy) and September 25th, 2019.

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    On the motion of Councillors Greene and Moussa:

    Moved that Council adjourn at 10:03 p.m.

    MOTION CARRIED

    Approved by: Kim Ramsay CPA, CMA, Chief Administrative Officer

    Date: September 4, 2019

    Approved By: James D. Smith, Warden

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    # Date Summary Attachments

    53. Jul 18, 2019 Community Works Program Launch 2019 community works programlaunch.pdf

    Community Works Guidelines 2019July.pdf

    52. Jul 18, 2019 NSFM Notice Re: Nova Scotia Lands and Forestry's Biodiversity Act Consultation Sessions nsfm biodiversity act.pdfBiodiversity Act Consultation -

    Information Package - Final.pdf

    51. Jul 17, 2019 Thank you note from Ailyn Clow, recipient of the Dr James T. Snow Bursary for HERH Thank you Ailyn Clow.pdf

    22. Jul 10, 2019 Letter of Support - Greg Grant - DAR Line Email Greg Grant - DAR Line - June18-19.pdf

    20. Jul 10, 2019 Joint municipal letter to Windsor & Hantsport Railway Co. regarding rail line and active transportation options. Signed letter to W&H Railway Co2018.pdf

    14. Jul 9, 2019 NSFM Noticee Re: Solar Electricity for Community Buildings Pilot Program - Application deadline is August 9th nsfm - solar electricity forcommunity buildings pilotprogram.pdf

    13. Jul 9, 2019 NSFM Notice Re: Low Carbon Communities Program & Connect2 Now Accepting Expressions of Interest for Funding - deadline -September 13th

    nsfm - low carbon communitiesand Connect2 funding.pdf

    12. Jul 9, 2019 Nova Scotia Power (NSP) News Release - Nova Scotia Power Seeks Approval for Continued Rate Stability - three-year plan would holdresidential increases to 1.5%

    NS Power news release - 2020-22Rate Stability Plan .pdf

    4. Jun 28, 2019 NSFM Board Report - June 21, 2019 nsfm board report - june 21-19.pdfNSFM Board Intiatives Report--21-

    Jun-2019.pdf

    3. Jun 28, 2019 NS Joint Municipal Fire Services Committee Information Bulletin: Administration NS Joint Municipal Fire ServicesCommittee bulletin.pdf

    2019-06-28 - Joint Municipal FireServices Committee Bulletin -Administration.pdf

    1. Jun 27, 2019 Letter to the National Research Council regarding tiny homes as directed by Council. Scanned Letter to NationalResearch Council.pdf

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    73. Jul 24, 2019 CAO Investigation and Complaint from Willy Versteeg Re: Possible Breach of Council Code of Conduct CAO Investigation in Complaint byWilly Versteeg dated July 17.pdf

    versteeg complaint.pdf

    48. Jul 17, 2019 Selection of Delegation for the NS Association of Police Governance Fall Conference in September in Wolfville. Ralph Quade isinterested in attending.

    Jun 18 19 -NSCPA_FallConference_Program_.

    Jun 18 19 - 2019 ConferenceRegistration Form.pdf

    17. Jul 9, 2019 Letter from CCRCE asking for the municipality to consider ways to promote and support the International Student Program. Chignecto-Central InternationalStudent Program.pdf

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