DECEMBER 14, 2023 - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move 
  3. Honouring Former Councillor, Donald Doucette
  4. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  5. For Decision
    1. First Reading - Development Agreement for Wedgeport Wind Farm (Attachment)
  6. Presentation - EPR, Gus Green (Attachment)
  7. Recognizing Argyle - Council Announcements
  8. Adoption of Minutes
    1. November 23, 2023 - Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  9. Warden's Report (Attachment)
  10. Committee Reports 
    1. Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission
    2. REMO Executive
    3. Mariners Centre Management Authority 
    4. Mariners Centre Expansion Board (Attachment)
    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
  11. Staffing Reports
    1. Building Permit Report (Attachment)
  12. For Decision and Discussion
    1. ARTICLE C50 - Council Procedural Policy (Attachment)
    2. ARTICLE C39 - Community Litter Clean Up Policy (Attachment)
    3. Extended Producer Responsibility - Request for Participation (Attachment)
    4. Relief of Taxes - AAN#s  01052446 and 01065815 (Attachment)
    5. Food Cycler Science Corporation (Attachment)
    6. ACOA Funding Request (East Pubnico) (Attachment) 
    7. EPC Member Replacement Nominee (Attachment)
  13. Correspondence and For Information
    1.  Correspondence from Town of Oxford (Attachment)
    2. Thank you note from Hear Here Society (Attachment)
  14. Financial Requests
    1.  District Community Grant Request - La Societe Touristique Bon Temps (District 9) (Attachment)
  15. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  16. Question Period
  17. In Camera
    1. Section 22:2 (E) - Mariners Centre Expansion
  18. Adjournment

December 7, 2023 - Public Participation Meeting - Wedgeport Windfarm - 6:30 P.M.

Location: Argyle Council Chambers / Wedgeport Fire Hall

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Approval of the Agenda
  3. Intro and Procedure for the meeting
  4. Presentation by WSP
    1. Wedgeport Wind Farm Development Agreement (Attachment - 21 Pages)
  5. Q&A
    1. Registered Participation (5 Minutes Maximum)
      1. Written Comments received from Public (CAO Muise to lead)
    2. Unregistered Participants (3 Minutes Maximum)
  6. Final Remarks (CAO Alain)
  7. Adjournment

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move 
  3. Honouring Gary Nickerson - Moment of Silence
  4. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  5. Presentation - Société Touristique Bon Temps
  6. Recognizing Argyle - Council Announcements
  7. Adoption of Minutes
    1. October 26, 2023 - Executive Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  8. Warden's Report (Attachment)
  9. Committee Reports 
    1. Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission
    2. REMO Executive
    3. Mariners Centre Management Authority 
    4. Mariners Centre Expansion Board (Attachment)
    5. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association
    6. Nakile Board (Attachment)
    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
  10. Staffing Reports
    1. Clerks Report (Attachment)
    2. Department Head Report (Attachment)
    3. Building Permit Report (Attachment)
  11. 7-Day Notice
    1. ARTICLE C50 - Council Procedural Policy (Attachment)
    2. ARTICLE C39 - Community Litter Clean Up Policy (Attachment)
  12. For Decision and Discussion
    1. First Reading - Land Use By-Law Amendments for Rezoning Application at 400 Abbotts Harbour Road (Attachment)
    2. Relief of Taxes - AAN # 08490392 (Attachment)
    3. Western REN PACE Project Sponosorship (Attachment)  (RFD) - CAO
    4. Election 2024 - Voting Procedure (Attachment) - Deputy CAO
    5. Municipal Capital Growth Program - Selection of Capital Project Submission (Attachment) (RFD) - CAO
    6. East Pubnico Confirmation of Funding (Attachment) - CAO
    7. Capital Investment and Master Plan (RFD) (CIP) (Ranking Master Sheet) - CAO
    8. Executive Meetings for November and December (Attachment) - Executive Assistant
  13. Correspondence and For Information
    1. YourHealthNS App (Attachment)
    2. Argyle Housing Needs Assessment Report from Province (Attachment)
    3. Nova Scotia's 2030 Clean Power Plan (Attachment)
  14. Financial Requests
    1. Radio CIFA Financial Request (Attachment)
  15. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  16. Question Period
  17. In Camera
    1. Section 22:2 (C) Personnel Issue
    2. Section 22:2 (G) - Legal advice eligible for solicitor-client privilege
  18. Adjournment

OCTOBER 26, 2023 - EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

5:45-6:30 - Department Head Report - Director of Finance, Marsha d'Eon

  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. October 12, 2023 - Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  5. Department Head Report - Finance (Attachment)
  6. Capital Investment Plan
    1. Tusket Treatment Plant Expansion (Attachment)
  7. For Decision and Discussion
    1. Article P8 - Holidays (Attachment)
    2. Article P12 - Leave for Blood Donation (Attachment)
    3. Joint Police Advisory Committee Community Representative (Attachment)
    4. Short Term Accommodation By-Law Request (Attachment)
  8. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Correspondence to NSFM from Shelburne re: Cellphone Coverage (Attachment)
    2.  NSFM Policing (Attachment)
    3. Municipal Reform Act
      1. Modernizing Municipal Services: A Step Forwards for Nova Scotia - NSFM President (Attachment)
      2. Letter sent to CAOs (Attachment) 
      3. Argyle CAO Response to letter sent (Attachment)
      4. Letter to NSFM from Municipal Affairs and Housing (Attachment)
    4. Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund for YIAC Letter of Support (Attachment)
  9. Financial Requests 
    1. District Community Grant Request - West Side Improvement Society - $500 (Attachment)
  10. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  11. Question Period
  12. In Camera  
  13. Adjournment

OCTOBER 12, 2023 - 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 - Neil MacKenzie, YASTA
  5. Recognizing Argyle - Council Announcements
  6. Adoption of Minutes
    1. September 28, 2023 - Executive Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  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 (Attachment)
    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. Reports
    1. Clerks Report (Attachment)
    2. Department Head Report (Attachment)
    3. Building Permit Report (Attachment)
  10. 7-Day Notice
    1.  Article P8 - Holidays (Attachment)
    2. Article P12 - Leave for Blood Donation (Attachment)
  11. For Decision and Discussion
    1. CMA 2024 - Deputy CAO
    2. Grants to Organizations Fall 2023 (Attachment)
    3. Relief of Taxes - AAN 10887968, 10887951 (Attachment)
    4. Traffic Speed on Highway 334, Plymouth - Councillor Saulnier (Attachment) (Attachment)
  12. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Municipality of Digby - Municipal Planning Strategy Amendments (Attachment)
    2. Scotia Recycling - Deputy CAO (Attachment)
    3. SERMGAR Update (Attachment) (Attachment)
  13. Financial Requests
  14. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  15. Question Period
  16. In Camera - Section 22:2 (E) Contract Negotiations
    1.  Tri-County Planning IMA
  17. Adjournment

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

6:00-6:30 - Department Head Report - Judy Frotten, Archives

  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. September 14, 2023 - Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  5. Department Head Report (Attachment)
  6. For Decision and Discussion
    1. Article P5A - Employee Definition (Attachment)
    2. Article P3 - Sick Leave (Attachment)
    3. Article C11 - Procurement Policy (Attachment)
    4. Joint Police Advisory Commission Terms of Reference (Attachment)
    5. REMO Communication - Councillor Saulnier
    6. Cellphone Service in Argyle - Councillor Saulnier (Attachment)
  7. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Response from Minister Masland re: Mun of  Shelburne concerns for Highway 203 (Attachment)
    2. Letter to Minister Guilbeault from Mun. of Barrington re: Exemption for Volunteer Emergency Providers from New Fuel Charges (Attachment)
    3. Response from MODY re: Track and Field Project (Attachment)
  8. Financial Requests 
  9. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  10. Question Period
  11. In Camera - Section 22:2 (e) 
    1. Mariners Centre Expansion
    2. Tri County Planning Initiative
  12. Adjournment

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 - 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 - Food Cycle Science Corporation
  5. Recognizing Argyle - Council Announcements
  6. Adoption of Minutes
    1. August 30, 2023 - Special Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  7. Warden's Report (Attachment)
  8. Committee Reports 
    1. Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission
    2. REMO Executive
    3. Mariners Centre Management Authority (Attachment)
    4. Mariners Centre Expansion Board (Attachment)
    5. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association
    6. Nakile Board
    7. Western County Regional Libraries
    8. WREN Liason and Oversight Committee (Attachment)
    9. Argyle Recreation Commission
    10. Joint Police Advisory Board
    11. Doctor Recruitment and Retention (Attachment)
    12. Waste Check (Attachment)
    13. Substance Use Awareness Project
  9. Reports
    1. Clerks Report (Attachment)
    2. Department Head Report - Available at Executive in Setember.
    3. Building Permit Report (June) (July) (August)
  10. 7-Day Notice
    1. DRAFT - Article P5A - Employee Definition (Attachment)
    2. DRAFT - Article P3 - Sick Leave (Attachment)
    3. DRAFT - Article C11 - Procurement Policy (Attachment)
  11. For Decision and Discussion
    1. J-Class Subvision Road Submission (Attachment) (RFD)
    2. Road Safety Concerns - Argyle Highway 103 (Attachment)
    3. Sale of Excess Lands (Attachment)
    4. Article P40 - Education Sponsorship Policy (Attachment)
    5. New Horizons Grants - Letters of Support (MEMO)
      • Plymouth Hall
      • Musee Acadien de Pubnico
      • Surettes Island Social Club
      • East Pubnico Seniors Club
      • Glenwood Hall
    6. IWK Integrated Youth Services Letter of Support (Attachment)
    7. Support Letter - Acadian Day Funding (Attachment)
  12. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Private Road Names (Attachment)
    2. PVSC Service Commitments (Attachment)
    3. Approval of Funding for Clare and Argyle Acadian Tourism Development Project (Attachment)
    4. Approval of Funding for Argyle Banner Project (Attachment)
    5. Letters sent to Minister Lohr re: Proposed Service Exchange (Attachment) (Attachment)
  13. Financial Requests - District Community Grants (MEMO) 
    1. Pubnico Light Monument Society
    2. Bay of Fundy Sea Kayak Symposium 
    3. Wedgeport Legion Branch 155
    4. Festival Acadien de Wedgeport
    5. Club des Audacieux de Quinan
  14. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  15. Question Period
  16. In Camera - Section 22:2 (E) Contract Negotiations
    1. East Pubnico
    2. Mariners Centre Expansion
  17. Adjournment