Regular Meeting of Council – Apr 27 2022
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of Council — Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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(Meeting to be held in Council Chambers, recorded and livestreamed – excluding in camera items)
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7:00 PMCall to Order
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Land Acknowledgement
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Moment of Silent Contemplation
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Approval of or Amendments to the Agenda
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Approval of Minutes of the March 22, 2022 Council (Policy) Meeting and the March 30, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council
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Correspondence for Information
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Correspondence for Info
- (77) Colchester-East Hants Public Library Board – Meeting Minutes – March 22, 2022
- (59) Notice of Public Information Meeting – Scott Blois (236 Highway 214, Elmsdale)
- (58) Letter from John MacDonell concerning a possible campground bylaw.
- (55) Letter from the Province acknowledging Bylaw F-400-7, an amendment to Bylaw F-400, A Bylaw Respecting Exemption from Taxation
- (54) Letter from East Hants Curling Association in response to their presentation to Council in July 2021.
- (52) Emails from Brian Canavan concerning the new 2% Non Resident Tax (Bill 149)
- (26) Letter from the Chair of the Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) regarding Bill 149 – legislative changes related to the new provincial non-resident deed transfer tax and property tax.
- (23) Annual General Meeting – East Hants Youth Links to be held April 19, 2022 (details attached).
- (22) Letter from Department of Justice regarding RCMP Services Budget 2022-2023
- (18) Copy of Correspondence to from Chester and Guysborough – opposing new Proposed Provincial Non-Resident Property Tax and Deed Transfer Tax (Bill 149), as well as, correspondence from resident Brian Canavan.
- (17) Thank you letter and invitation to attend the opening ceremony of the Maritime North Junior C Hockey Championships on Wed, April 27th at approximately 6:30 pm.
- (15) Letter from Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding 911 Cost Recovery Fund
- (8) Public Engagement Session – Proposed Red Spruce Wind Energy Project
- (6) Notice to the Province Re: Bylaw F-400-7, an amendment to Bylaw F-400, A Bylaw Respecting Exemption from Taxation
- (1) Approval Ad – Bylaw F-400 Exemption from Taxation Bylaw
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Correspondence for Info
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Correspondence for Decision
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Correspondence for Decision
- (76) Letter of Resignation from Councillor Ian Knockwood dated April 27, 2022. Council should accept the resignation officially in advance of decisions related to a required Special Election. Council is also asked to authorize staff to proceed with planning of a Special Election for District 4. (Recommended motions attached).
- (70) Council is asked to consider options for “Respect in the Workplace for Leaders” training, as part of the 2021-2024 East Hants Strategic Plan.
- (57) Staff Memo and recommendation for the lease renewal for the former CN Train Station site in Elmsdale. 30-day deadline to renew.
- (56) Request for a letter of support from Bill MacLean, President of Community Wind Farms Inc. for the Melvin Lake Wind Project.
- (51) Flag Request to Council from Affirm Team, Riverview United Church
- (21) Appointment of Building Official & Fire Inspector – Henry Black
- (18) Copy of Correspondence to from Chester and Guysborough – opposing new Proposed Provincial Non-Resident Property Tax and Deed Transfer Tax (Bill 149), as well as, correspondence from resident Brian Canavan.
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Correspondence for Decision
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7:30 PMPublic Hearing – Bona Investments Limited – Zoning Change from Established Residential Neighborhood Zone (R1) to Two Dwelling unit Residential (R2) zone
- (60) Public Hearing – Bona Investments, White Road application
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Committee Reports
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Corporate & Residential Services Committee: Councillor Michael Perry, Chairperson
- (63) Corporate & Residential Services Committee Report
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Planning Advisory Committee: Councillor Greene, Chairperson
- (64) Planning Advisory Committee Report
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Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee: Councillor Rhyno, Chairperson
- (65) Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee Report
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Infrastructure & Operations: Councillor Moussa, Chairperson
- (66) Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report
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Nominating Committee Report: Warden Roulston, Chairperson
- (67) Nominating Committee Report to Council – April 2022
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First Reading – Bylaw IO-500: Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (P.A.C.E).
- (68) First Reading – Bylaw IO-500, Property Assessed Clean Energy Program, PACE Bylaw
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Warden’s Report
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Business from Councillors
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Set Date & Time of Next Council Meetings: May 17, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council (Policy) and May 25, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council
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Adjournment