FEBRUARY 29, 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. Presentation - Grant Thornton Auditors
  5. Adoption of Minutes
    1. February 8, 2024 - Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  6. Staff Reports
    1. Department Head Report (Active Projects) (Completed Projects)
    2. Clerks Report (Attachment)
    3. Building Permit Report (Attachment)
  7. 7-Day Notice
    1. Article C22 - Fees and Penalties Amendments (Attachment)
  8. For Decision and Discussion
    1. Approval of Audited Financial Statements (Attachment)
    2. Street Light Request - Highway 3 and Camp Cove Wharf Road Intersection - Councillor Donaldson
    3. Windmill Revenue - Councillor Saulnier
    4. Low Income Property Tax Exemption Amounts 2024 (Attachment)
    5. Article C23 - Phase 1 and 2 Wedgeport Sewer Policy (Attachment)
    6. Article C52 - Phase 3 Wedgeport Sewer Policy (Attachment)
    7. Article P2 - Anti Discrimination and Anti Harassment Policy (Attachment)
    8. Article P7 - Overtime Policy (Attachment)
    9. Minor Amendments to Wedgeport Wind Farm Development Agreement (RFD) (Attachment)
  9. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Correspondence from Department of Public Works (Attachment)
    2. Meeting with Juanita Spencer, NSFM - Deputy CAO 
    3. Update on Funding Opportunities (Memo)
  10. Financial Requests 
    1. WSP Invoice for Approval - Deputy CAO (Attachment)
    2. District Community Grant Request - Abrams River School House Society - District 1 - $500 (Attachment)
    3. Western Counties Regional Library Funding Request - CAO (RFD) (Request)
  11. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  12. Question Period
  13. In Camera  -
    1. Section 22:2 (g)
    2. Section 22:2 (e)
  14. Adjournment

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024 - BUDGET MEETING - 4:00 P.M.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. For Decision
    1. Approval of Solar Investment - West Pubnico Fire Department
  3. Review of Financials December 31, 2023
  4. Upcoming Budget 2024-2025
  5. Adjournment

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FEBRUARY 8, 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 - Réal Boudreau, Comité d'action pour une nouvelle école à Pubnico-Ouest (Attachment)
  5. Adoption of Minutes
    1. January 25, 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 C23 - Phase 1 and 2 Wedgeport Sewer Policy (Attachment)
    2. Article C52 - Phase 3 Wedgeport Sewer Policy (Attachment)
    3. Article P2 - Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy (Attachment)
  10. For Decision and Discussion
    1. First Reading - Development Agreement for PID# 90087388 (Attachment)
    2. First Reading - Land Use By-Law Housekeeping Amendments (Attachment)
    3. Article C16 - Low Income Property Tax Exemption Policy Amendments (Attachment)
    4. NSFM Membership 2024-2025 (Attachment)
  11. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Letter re: Coastal Flooding (Attachment)
    2. Letter to Department of Public Works re: Creamy Treat Intersection (Attachment)
    3. Letter to Department of Public Works re: Wedgeport Crosswalk Painting (Attachment)
    4. REMO Letter re: VPR (Attachment)
  12. Financial Requests
  13. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  14. Question Period
  15. In Camera 
  16. Adjournment

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JANUARY 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. Presentation - Western REN (Attachment)
  5. Adoption of Minutes
    1. January 11, 2024 - Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  6. Staff Reports
    1. Department Head Report (Attachment)
    2. Clerks Report (Attachment)
    3. Building Permit Report (Attachment)
  7. For Decision and Discussion
    1. Second Reading - Wind Farm Development Agreement (Attachment)
    2. Article P40 - Nepotism (CAO/Executive Assistant) (Attachment)
    3. Request for Lighting Consideration - Argyle Schools (CAO)
    4. Letter of Support Request - CDENE (Dep. CAO) (Attachment)
    5. Letter to Department of Public Works re: Painting of Wedgeport Crosswalk (Councillor Boudreau)
    6. Department of Public Works Request to revisit Creamy Treat intersection (Councillor Bourque)
    7. Fire Services Review Consultant (CAO) (Attachment)
    8. Seasonal Dwelling Garbage Collection (Executive Assistant) (Attachment)
    9. First Reading - Short Term Accommodation By-Law (Deputy CAO) (Attachment) 
    10. Joint Police Advisory Committee Recommendations (Attachment)
    11. Research and Knowledge Initiative Application - Housing (CAO) (Attachment)
    12. Recommendation for Returning Officer - CAO
    13. Amendments to MCE Development Agreement - MCEB Approved (Memo from Colliers) (DA Changes)
  8. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Tax Clarification (Memo) (Attachment)
    2. IRIS Report - MCE Communications (Attachment)
  9. Financial Requests 
    1. We CARE Radiothon Sponsorship Request (Attachment)
  10. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  11. Question Period
  12. In Camera  
  13. Adjournment

January 18, 2023 - PUBLIC HEARING - 6:30 P.M.

  1. Approval of the Agenda
  2. Presentation by WSP
    1.  Wedgeport Wind Farm Development Agreement
  3. Presentation from Elemental Energy
  4. Written Submission Questions
  5. Q&A
    1. Registered Participants (5 Minutes Maximum)
    2. Unregistered Participants (3 Minutes Maximum)
  6. Final Remarks (Warden & CAO)
  7. Adjournment

JANUARY 11, 2024 - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

5:45-6:30 - MP, Chris d'Entremont presentation to Council.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move 
  3. Honouring Former Councillor, Del Boudreau
  4. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  5. Adoption of Minutes
    1. December 14, 2023 - Regular Council 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.  Staffing Reports - Available at January Executive
    1. Clerks Report
    2. Department Head Report 
    3. Building Permit Report 
  10. For Decision and Discussion
    1. Second Reading - 400 Abbotts Harbour Road, Rezoning Application (Attachment)
    2. Relief of Taxes - AANs# 01065815, 01068016, and 08489785 (Attachment)
    3. Request from Sou' West Nova ATV Association (Attachment) (OHV Act)
    4. Communities In Bloom Request (Attachment)
    5. TREPA Concerns for Hydro Dam in Tusket Falls (Attachment)
  11. Correspondence and For Information
    1.  Municipality of Barrington Planning Matter (Attachment)
    2. Yarmouth County Trail Development Association (Attachment)
  12. Financial Requests
    1. District Community Grant Request - Plymouth Hall - $500 (Attachment)
    2. Coldest Night of the Year Sponsorship 2024 (Attachment)
  13. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  14. Question Period
  15. In Camera - Section 22:2 (C)
    1. Tax Sale Property Deferral 
  16. Adjournment

DECEMBER 21, 2023 - PUBLIC HEARING - 6:30 P.M.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move 
  3. Public Hearing
    1. The purpose of this public hearing is to consider a Rezoning Application for 400 Abbotts Harbour Road (PID 90075474) (Attachment)
  4. Adjournment