MAY 9, 2024 - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move 
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Presentation - Marty King, Marine Protected Area 
  5. Adoption of Minutes
    1. April 25, 2024 - Executive Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
    2. May 1, 2024 - Special Budget Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  6. Financial Report until March 31, 2024/Operating Fund Budget Presentation (Attachment 1)  (Attachment 2)
    1. Transfer to Capital Reserve (RFD)
  7. Operating Reserve Budget Presentation 2024-2025 (Attachment)
  8. Financial Approvals
    1. Sewer Budgets (Operating and Capital) 2024-2025 (Attachment)
    2. East Pubnico Water Utility Charge 2024-2025 (Attachment)
    3. Fire Area Rates 2024-2025 (Attachment)
    4. Interest Rate/Date on Overdue Accounts 2024-2025 (Attachment)
    5. Residential and Commercial Rates 2024-2025 (Attachment)
  9. Recognizing Argyle - Council Announcements
  10. Warden's Report (Attachment)
  11. Committee Reports 
    1. Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission
    2. REMO Executive
    3. Mariners Centre Management Authority 
    4. Mariners Centre Expansion Board 
    5. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association
    6. Nakile Board 
    7. Western County Regional Libraries
    8. WREN Liason and Oversight Committee
    9. Argyle Recreation Commission
    10. Joint Police Advisory Board
    11. Doctor Recruitment and Retention 
    12. Waste Check 
    13. Substance Use Awareness Project
  12. 7-day Notice
    1. Article P5 - Hiring and Probation of Staff (Attachment)
    2. Article P16 - Christmas Bonus (Attachment)
    3. Article P19 - Job Sharing (Attachment)
  13. For Decision and Discussion
    1. By-law 27A - Solid Waste Resource (Attachment)
    2. Article P14 - Vacation Policy (Attachment)
    3. Article P39 - Four Day Work Week (Attachment)
    4. Executive Meeting - End of May
  14. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Letter to the Honourable John Lohr re Service Exchange (Attachment)
    2. Invitation for Selection Process for the Host Municipality of the 46th “Finale des Jeux de l’Acadie” in 2027 (Attachment)
    3. Public Engagement on the Marine Conservation Network Plan for the Scotian Shelf-Bay of Fundy Bioregion (Attachment)
    4. Low Income Tax Exemptions 2024 (Attachment)
    5. Correspondence from Oceans and Fisheries Canada (Original Letter) (Response)
    6. Memo to CAO - Plow Truck Tender (Attachment)
    7. Marketing Levy Ad Hoc Committee - Deputy CAO
  15. Financial Requests - Defered until after Budget Deliberation 
  16. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  17. Question Period
  18. In Camera - Section 22:2 (E)
    1. Potential Land Purchase
  19. Adjournment

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MAY 1, 2024 - SPECIAL BUDGET COUNCIL MEETING - 4:00 P.M.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move 
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Draft Operating Budget Presentation (Attachment)

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APRIL 25, 2024 - EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 P.M

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Adoption of Minutes
    1. April 11, 2024 - 144th Annual Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  5. Staff Reports
    1. Department Head Report (Active Projects) (Completed Projects)
    2. Clerks Report (Attachment)
    3. Building Permit Report (Attachment)
  6. 7-Day Notice
    1. Article P14 - Vacation Policy (Attachment)
  7. Grant Approvals
    1. Grants to Organization Approvals 2024 (Attachment)
    2. Extraordinary Grants 2024-2025
      • Rotary Ribfest - $2500 
  8. Other Considerations Previously Approved by Council
    • VON - $4500 ($2500 approved last year)
    • GSAR - $6500 per year for 3 years (renewal)
    • Yarmouth County Trail Development Association - $7050 ($7050 approved last year)
  9. For Decision and Discussion
    1. Transfer from Operating Reserve to Operating Fund (Attachment)
    2. Capital Budget 2024-2025 (Qualitative Report) (Capital Budget) (Capital Budget by Projects) (Gas Tax Projections)
    3. Shyft Youth Services Letter of Support Request (Warden Muise)
    4. Westen REN LOC Request (Attachment)
    5. Article C21 Reimbursement of Claims (Attachment)
    6. Marketing Levy - Public Engagement Update (Attachment) 
    7. AMFAA Advisory Committee - Councillor Surette
    8. Le Village Letter of Support Request (Attachment) - Councillor d'Entremont
  10. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Letter of Response re: Library Funding (Attachment)
    2. Coastal Protection Act (Attachment)
    3. Yarmouth WE CARE Radiothon (Attachment)
    4. Yarmouth Cadets Invitation (Attachment)
    5. Letter to Minister of Public Works re: Duck Lake Bridge (Attachment)
    6. Letters to CAOs re CCBF (Attachment)
    7. Wind Development Agreement Provincial Agreement (Attachment)
    8. Land Use By-law Amendments Provincial Approval (Attachment)
    9. Development Agreement Provincial Approval (Attachment)
  11. Financial Requests 
    1. Musee Acadien (Attachment)
    2. CIFA Sponsorship (Attachment) 
    3. Request for Funding - Rural Week Doctor Accommodations (Attachment)
  12. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  13. Question Period
  14. In Camera  
  15. Adjournment

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APRIL 11, 2024 - 144th ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move 
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Presentation - Service Line Warranties of Canada (Attachment)
  5. Adoption of Minutes
    1. March 28, 2024 - Executive Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  6. Appointment of Auditors (Attachment)
  7. Appointment of Officers (Attachment)
  8. RFP Solicitor - (Attachment)
  9. Membership to NSFM and FCM (Attachment)
  10. Recognizing Argyle - Council Announcements
  11. Warden's Report (Attachment)
  12. Committee Reports
    1. Substance Use Awareness Project 
    2. Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission 
    3. REMO Executive Meeting
    4. Mariners Centre Management Authority
    5. Mariners Centre Expansion Steering Committee 
    6. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association
    7. Yarmouth County Solid Waste Park 
    8. Yarmouth International Airport Corporation
    9. Nakile Board 
    10. Western County Regional Libraries
    11. WREN Liaison and Oversight Committee
    12. Argyle Recreation Commission 
    13. Police Advisory Board
    14. Doctor Recruitment 
    15. Waste Check
    16. Sewer Committees - Tusket, Wedgeport, West Pubnico (Seasonal)
  13. 7-Day Notice
  14. For Decision and Discussion
    1. First Reading - Amendments to By-Law 27A - Solid Waste and Resource Management (Attachment)
    2. Tax Exemptions for Non-Profit Organizations Review (Attachment)
    3. Letter to Minister of Public Works re: Duck Lake Bridge (Deputy Warden) 
  15. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Queens Solid Waste Management Facility Tipping Fees (Attachment)
    2. Letter from Honourable John Lohr re: Service Exchange (Attachment)
    3. New Provincial Department of Emergency Management (Attachment)
    4. Courthouse Painting Tender (Attachment)
  16. Financial Requests - All deferred to budget deliberations.
  17. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  18. Question Period
  19. In Camera - Section 22:2 (C) - Personnel Matters, Section 22:2 (E) - Contract Negotiations
  20. Adjournment

MARCH 28, 2024 - EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 P.M

5:45-6:30 - Department Head Report, René Jeddry, Department of Protection Services

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Adoption of Minutes
    1. March 14, 2024 - Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
    2. March 20, 2024 - Special Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  5. Staff Reports
    1. Department Head Report (Active Projects) (Completed Projects)
    2. Clerks Report (Attachment)
    3. Building Permit Report (Attachment)
  6. 7-Day Notice
    1. Article C21 - Reimbursement of Claims Amendments (Attachment)
  7. For Decision and Discussion
    1. Second Reading - Development Agreement with 4134 Highway 308 (PID# 90087388) (Atttachment) (Draft Development Agreement)
    2. Second Reading - Land Use By-Law and Municipal Planning Strategy Housekeeping Amendments (Attachment)
    3. Election 2024 - Selection of Software (Attachment)
    4. Article P32 - Employee Recognition (Attachment)
    5. Article C6 - Public Presentation (Attachment)
    6. Article C53 - Municipal Grants and Sponsorship (Attachment)
  8. Correspondence and For Information
    1. West Pubnico School Correspondence from NS Dept of Education (Attachment)
    2. WSP Invoice (Attachment)
    3. Letter from Department of Public Works re: Intersection Assessment (Attachment)
  9. Financial Requests 
    1. District Community Grant Request - Hubbards Point Community Centre - District 1 - $500
    2. District Community Grant Request - Twin Village Social Club - District 4 - $500
    3. District Community Grant Request - St. Joseph Cemetery - District 4 - $500
    4. District Community Grant Request - Pubnico Point Trail Association - District 9 - $500
  10. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  11. Question Period
  12. In Camera  
  13. Adjournment

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MARCH 20, 2024 - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - 4:00 P.M.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move 
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. For Decision
    1. Waste Park Loan (RFD)

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MARCH 14, 2024 - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move 
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Presentation - Dan White, West Nova Chamber
  5. Adoption of Minutes
    1. February 29, 2024 - Executive Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  6. Recognizing Argyle - Council Announcements
  7. Warden's Report (Attachment)
  8. Committee Reports 
    1. Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission
    2. REMO Executive
    3. Mariners Centre Management Authority 
    4. Mariners Centre Expansion Board 
    5. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association
    6. Nakile Board 
    7. Western County Regional Libraries
    8. WREN Liason and Oversight Committee
    9. Argyle Recreation Commission
    10. Joint Police Advisory Board
    11. Doctor Recruitment and Retention 
    12. Waste Check 
    13. Substance Use Awareness Project
  9. 7-day Notice
    1. Article C6 - Public Presentation Amendments (Attachment)
    2. Article C53 - Municipal Grants and Sponsorship (Attachment) (Memo)
    3. Article P32 - Employee Recognition (Attachment)
  10. For Decision and Discussion
    1. Article C22 - Fees and Penalties Amendments (Attachment)
    2. Veterans Banner 2024
    3. Use of Parking Lot on Myrtle Lane (Attachment)
  11. Correspondence and For Information
    1.  Coastal Protection Act (Attachment)
  12. Financial Requests - District Community Grants
    1. Kemptville Fire Department - District 1 - $500
    2. Wedgeport Tuna Museum - District 3 - $500
    3. Wedgeport Nature Trail Committee - District 3 - $500
    4. Wedgeport and District Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary - District 3 - $500
    5. East Side Community Centre - District 7 - $500
    6. Pubnico Area Lions Club - District 7 - $500
    7. Forest Grove Cemetery - District 7 - $500
    8. Nouveaux Horizons de la Baronnie - District 8 - $500
    9. Papillons et Pissenlits - District 8 - $500
    10. Ladies Auxiliary of West Pubnico Fire Department - District 9 - $500
    11. Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle Ecosse - District 9 - $500
  13. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  14. Question Period
  15. In Camera 
    1. Section 22:2 (e)
    2. Section 22:2 (c)
  16. Adjournment

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