Regular Meeting of Council – Oct 29 2025
Regular Meeting of Council
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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(This meeting will be recorded and livestreamed, excluding any in-camera topics)
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7:00 PM
Call To Order & Historical Acknowledgement
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Moment of Silent Contemplation
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Set Date & Time for Next Council Meetings: Regular Meeting of Council (Policy & In-Camera) November 18, 2025 and Regular Meeting of Council November 26, 2025
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Approval or Amendments to Agenda
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Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Council (Policy & In-Camera) September 16, 2025 and Regular Meeting of Council September 24 & 25, 2025
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Election of Deputy Warden – term ending October 2026 (Election of the Deputy Warden will proceed per the Council Procedural Policy)
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Election – Deputy Warden – Council – October 29, 2025
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Correspondence for Information
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Correspondence for Info
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Email from Eileen Dwyer Crane and Arthur Crane to Councillor Tingley regarding the Dory Lane proposal.
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(94)
Letter from the Honourable John A. MacDonald, Minister of Municipal Affairs to Mayors, Wardens and Councillors.
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(93)
Circular Economy Month – Highlights from the Solid Waste Division
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(91)
Application Notice – PLN25-008 – Casey Concrete Limited – Hardwoodlands
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(90)
Melvin Lake Wind Project Update – October 2025
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(72)
Email from Danielle Desjardins, RCMP Liaison, Public Safety & Security Division, Department of Justice Re: Opportunity for Strategic Planning Training – RCMP Police Advisory Boards.
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Copy of a letter to Kody Blois, MP from Tom Bateman, Manager, Public Affairs, CN regarding the CN culvert at Mile 35.35 of the Bedford Subdivision.
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Email from Elspeth McLean-Wile, Mayor of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg requesting participation in a survey about safety in politics.
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(60)
Job Ad – Information Systems Technician – Deadline to apply: November 2, 2025
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Letter from Dave Ritcey, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage advising that our application under the Active Communities Fund has been approved in the amount of $12,314.
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Letter to Timothy Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change providing comments on the addendum to the Mount Uniacke Quarry Expansion project.
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Copy of a resolution from Halton Region Council (Ontario) Re: Public Safety Requirements to Protect our Communities
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Nova Scotia Health Community Info Session – October 28 – 6:00 pm-7:30 pm at the Best Western Truro – Glengarry
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Email to Sue Smith in response to an email asking if the cenotaph will be moved before November 11th.
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(32)
Release of the Progress Monitoring Committee’s 2025 annual report (Mass Casualty Commission recommendations)
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Response letter from Kim Masland, Minister of Emergency Management regarding the East Hants integration into the Colchester Regional REMO.
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(29)
Public Hearing Notice – PLN25-003 Serenity Lodge – Enfield – Wednesday, October 29th at 7:30 pm
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(27)
Thursday, October 9th is World Ombuds Day
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(26)
Email from NSFM in response to Council’s letter dated September 9, 2025 regarding road conditions and insufficient funding.
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(25)
Letters from Dawn Henneberry and George Ettinger – Shubenacadie Cenotaph
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(23)
News Release from the Province – Amendments Clarify Code of Conduct for Elected Officials
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The community has organized a community meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion in Mount Uniacke regarding the planned expansion of the quarry to be held October 15th at 6:30 pm (lower level).
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Letter from Harold MacNeil, Lantz regarding various topics (Community Meetings, Community Recreation Committee, Community Connectivity and Safety, Road/Sidewalk Extension Shaw Drive to Towerview Drive, District Councillors – Term Length(s), and Mayor)
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East Hants Community Learning Association (EHCLA) Programs Snapshot for October 2025
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Letter from Dawn Henneberry Re: Consideration to Rescind a previous decision after a “fair and all-encompassing vote” (by the public) on the decision to move the Shubenacadie Cenotaph again. A petition will be submitted as well.
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The NS Association for Woodland Certification (NSAWC) provides group Forest Stewardship Council certification to small private landowners and community forest in the Maritimes. They are currently conducting community engagement and review of their website for more information.
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Employment Opportunity – Ticketed Facility Operator
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Employment Opportunity – Apprentice Facility Operator
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Employment Opportunity – Sustainability Coordinator – 12 month term
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New Nova Scotia Tourism Sector Strategic Plan
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Community Development Newsletter – September 2025 – Fall Events & Updates
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Email from Jacob White Re: Comment on Kiln Creek Proposed Amendment
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Correspondence for Decision
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Correspondence for Decision
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The 2026 Draft Council Calendar for Council consideration and approval.
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Selection of date for the Council familiarization tour of the rural areas (Shore region and Mount Uniacke).
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Letter from Bruce Fraser, Chief, Uniacke & District Volunteer Fire Department requesting a letter of support for their application to the Emergency Service Provider Fund to acquire a Structural Protection Unit (SPU) to enhance wildfire response capabilities.
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Email from Steve White, Fire Chief, Kennetcook District Fire Department seeking $100,000 funding to assist in the purchase of a replacement fire truck.
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Memo from PVSC Re: Property Assessment and Municipal Modernization Act (Bill 141). Council may want to write a letter to the MLA and/or NSFM to advocate for legislative changes that mimic the 2023 regulations. (Tax Relief for properties destroyed by natural disaster).
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– Serenity Lodge – MPS and LUB Text Amendments and Substantial Development Agreement Amendment
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Public Hearing – Serenity Lodge – MPS and LUB Text Amendments and Substantial Development Agreement Amendment – October 29, 2025
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East Hants Source Water Protection Committee: Councillor Sandra Garden-Cole, Chairperson
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East Hants Source Water Protection Committee Report to Council – October 29, 2025
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Corporate & Residential Services Committee Report & UBP Developed Lots Assessments 2025: Councillor Sandra Garden-Cole, Chairperson
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Memo – Uniacke Business Park Developed Lots Assessment (as requested by CRS Committee for Council).
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Corporate & Residential Services Committee Report to Council – October 29, 2025
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Planning Advisory Committee Report & Updated 2025 Housing Strategy: Councillor Norval Mitchell, Chairperson
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Planning Advisory Committee Report to Council – October 29, 2025 and updated 2025 Housing Strategy including amendments made by the Planning Advisory Committee.
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Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee Report: Councillor Keith Rhyno, Chairperson
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Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee Report to Council – October 29, 2025
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Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report: Councillor Michael Perry, Chairperson
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Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report to Council – October 29, 2025
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Business From Councillors
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(In Camera) Verbal Legal Update: CAO
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(In Camera) Legal Issue: K. Ash
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