Regular Meeting of Council – Jun 24 2026

Regular Meeting of Council  —  Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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   (This meeting will be recorded and livestreamed, excluding any in-camera topics)
2. 7:00 PM

   Call To Order & Historical Acknowledgement
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   Moment of Silent Contemplation
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   Set Date & Time for the next Council Meetings: Regular Meeting of Council (Policy & In-Camera) July 21, 2026 and Regular Meeting of Council July 29, 2026
5.  

   Approval of or Amendments to the Agenda
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   Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council (Policy & In-Camera) May 19, 2026 and Regular Meeting of Council, May 27, 2026
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   Correspondence for Information

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   • Correspondence for Info
     • (61) Letter to NS Public Works regarding the request to review line markings which currently allows passing southbound along Highway 2, through Shubenacadie (C26(156)
       • 2026-06-16 Letter to PW Shubie line markings.pdf
     • (55) Request from the Halifax East Hants 4-H Council seeking a trophy donation. Staff processed the request per budget, with $100 from General Government Grant.
       • 4-H trophy request.pdf
     • (51) Site Plan Approval – Information Sheet – Highway 236, Riverside Corner
       • Site Plan Approval Information Sheet Highway 236, Riverside Corner.pdf
     • (41) Letter to The Honourable Timothy Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Re: Non-Program Tire Disposal in Nova Scotia
       • 2026-06-17 Letter to Minister of ECC – Tire Disposal.pdf
     • (40) Letter to The Honourable Timothy Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Re: Sharps Disposal in Nova Scotia
       • 2026-06-17 Letter to Minister of ECC – Sharps Package.pdf
     • (38) Email from the Hon. Dave Ritcey, Minister, Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage regarding the closure of the Lawrence House Museum.
       • Lawrence House Closure.pdf
     • (36) NSFM Update – Provincial Municipal Join Rural Roads Committee
       • NSFM – Prov-Mun Roads.pdf
     • (17) Thank you and Certificate of Appreciation for participation in the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).
       • Certificate of appreciation.pdf
       • Thank you letter.pdf
     • (16) Site Plan Approval Information Sheet – 4769451 Nova Scotia Limited – Green Road/Highway 277, Lantz
       • Site Plan Approval Information Sheet Green Rd, Lantz.pdf
     • (15) Site Plan Approval Information Sheet – 4716524 Nova Scotia Limited – Highway 2, Shubenacadie
       • Site Plan Approval Information Sheet Hwy 2, Shubenacadie.pdf
     • (14) Site Plan Approval Information Sheet – Vantage Point Holdings Ltd – Old Enfield Road/Bakery Lane, Enfield
       • Site Plan Approval Information Sheet Bakery Lane – Amendment.pdf
     • (13) Letters to adjoining municipalities advising that the ten-year review of the Official Community Plan (Plan Review) has started.
       • Colchester Letter June 2026.pdf
       • Halifax Letter June 2026.pdf
       • Sipeknekatik Letter June 2026.pdf
       • West Hants Letter June 2026.pdf
     • (6) Letter from the Province advising that the municipality will not be receiving funding under the NS Recreation Facility Development Program for the Belnan Park Revitalization project.
       • Municipality of East Hants.pdf
     • (4) Invoice for Library Operating Costs – Quarter 1 – 2026/2027
       • Municipality of East Hants – 2026-27 1st quarter.pdf
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   Correspondence for Decision

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   • Correspondence for Decision
     • (63) Letter from the East Hants Fire Service Association asking Council to issue Ribbon Bars alongside Municipal Medals when candidates are successfully nominated. Generally issued for wear in place of a medal when it is not appropriate to wear the actual medal.
       • EHFSA Ribbon Bar Procurement Request.pdf
     • (62) Request from the East Hants Fire Service Association seeking funding for a Fire Service Review Study in order to implement a 5-year Strategic plan for the Fire Service. Note: Council Motion C26(90) is to bring forward a staff report on this topic. This report is tentatively scheduled for July.
       • EHFSA Fire Service Fire Review Study Request June 2026.pdf
     • (12) Memo requesting that Council consider booking September 3rd for a Council consultation workshop to be held with Fathom Studio regarding the Enfield Secondary Planning Strategy.
       • Council memo regarding consultation meeting – Sept 3rd.pdf
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   First Reading – Bylaw F-300-1, an Amendment to Bylaw F-300, Bylaw Respecting the Maintenance and Improvement of Private Roads – Proposed Revisions: Wade Tattrie

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   • (44) First Reading – Bylaw F-300-1, an Amendment to Bylaw F-300, Bylaw Respecting the Maintenance and Improvement of Private Roads
     • First Reading – Bylaw F-300-1.pdf
10. 7:30 PM

    Public Hearing – Amendments – Land Use Bylaw parking requirements for the Townhouse Zone

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    • (45) Public Hearing – Amendments – Land Use Bylaw parking requirements for the Townhouse Zone
      • PH – Amendments to parking – PIM Notes – April 7, 2026.pdf
      • PH – Amendments to parking requirements – final staff report – June 2026.pdf
      • PH – Amendments to parking requirements staff presentation – June 2026.pdf
      • Public Hearing Script June 2026.pdf
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    Committee Reports:
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    Fire Advisory Committee Report: Councillor Michael Perry, Chairperson

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    • (46) Fire Advisory Committee Report to Council – June 24, 2026
      • FA CmteeRpt June 2026.pdf
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    Infrastructure & Operations Committee: Councillor Michael Perry, Chairperson

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    • (47) Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report to Council – June 24, 2026
      • IO CmteeRpt – June 24-26.pdf
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    Corporate & Residential Services Committee: Councillor Sandra Garden-Cole, Chairperson

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    • (48) Corporate & Residential Services Committee Report to Council – June 24, 2026
      • CRS CmteeRpt – June 24-26.pdf
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    Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee: Councillor Keith Rhyno, Chairperson

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    • (49) Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee Report to Council – June 24, 2026
      • PRC CmteeRpt – June 24-26.pdf
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    Planning Advisory Committee: Councillor Norval Mitchell, Chairperson

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    • (50) Planning Advisory Committee Report to Council – June 24, 2026
      • PAC CmteeRpt – June 24-26.pdf
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    Audit Committee Report: Councillor Sandra Garden-Cole, Chairperson

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    • (52) Audit Committee Report to Council – June 24, 2026
      • Audit Cmtee Rpt June 2026.pdf
18.  

    Warden’s Report
19.  

    Business From Councillors
20. 9:30 PM

    Adjournment