Regular Meeting of Council – Jun 23 2021

Regular Meeting of Council  —  Wednesday, June 23, 2021

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   Note: Meeting to be held virtually – the meeting will be recorded and livestreamed
2. 7:00 PM

   Call 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 the Minutes of May 26, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council
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   Correspondence for Information

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   • Correspondence for Info
     • (56) The Municipality of East Hants was awarded $500 to go towards wellness initatives from the Association of Municipal Administrators of Nova Scotia (AMANS)
       • AMANS Wellness Grant 2021.pdf
     • (38) Letter to Minister of Environment, Nova Scotia Environment regarding Wetland Compensation Plan for Highway 102, Highway Connector Road Project
       • Hwy 102 Aerotech Connector Rd Project Comments EH SWPAC D1 May 5 2021.pdf
     • (19) Letter from the Honourable Keith Irving, Minister of Environment and Climate Change regarding the launch of a 60-day public engagement on creating goals under the Sustainable Development Goals Act (SDGA) and a new Climate Change Plan for Clean Growth. May 27 – July 26, 2021. The municipality will be promoting the engagement process on our social media.
       • Minister letter to municipalities on SDGA and CP.pdf
     • (12) Letter to Department of Justice to start the process to move towards hiring additional RCMP human resources per Council Motion C21(100).
       • DOJ RCMP HR Request – June 4-21.pdf
     • (3) Colchester East Hants Library – Reopening Plan as part of Phase 2
       • library reopening plan.pdf
       • reopening-safely-with-COVID-19-plan-overview.pdf
     • (2) Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) formerly the Federal Gas Tax Fund has allocated East Hants a total of $2,243,161.
       • CCBF 21-22 allocation.pdf
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   Correspondence for Decision

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   • Correspondence for Decision
     • (53) Letter from West Hants Regional Municipality regarding the Former Dominion Atlantic Railway (DAR) Corridor. Council may consider next steps to include requesting an in camera review of the issues through prior reports to Council (July Executive), staff to initiate conversations with West Hants to determine their plans (July/August) and to plan the public consultation to fulfill Council motion for adjacent property owner consultation (early September).
       • East Hants Letter RE Landar Lands June 2021.pdf
     • (41) Letter from Bill Falkenberg, President of East Hants Sportsplex requesting approval to increase their operating line of credit with BMO to assist with cashflow needs as they move through the agreement process with the municipality.
       • EHAA LOC Request to MEH.pdf
       • Recommended Motion for Regular Meeting of Council (East Hants Sportsplex).pdf
     • (25) Letter of Intent from the Shubenacadie Hall & Grounds Society (SHGS) to turn over their property in Shubenacadie to the Municipality.
       • Shubenacadie Hall & Grounds Society Letter of Intent June 10 21.pdf
     • (14) Letter from the East Hants Curling Association providing a funding update and request in advance of Council’s consideration of their request to meet with corridor Councillors (to be considered at the July Council meeting). Update June 22: The $15,000 grant money was received, curling stones purchased and stored at the EH Sportsplex.
       • EHCA letter – June 2-21.pdf
     • (13) Appointment of Fire Inspector – Under the Fire Safety Act, Council is required to appointment municipal fire inspectors. Staff request that Jason Wiles, new Fire Inspector be officially appointed – Council meeting – June 23, 2021.
       • Appointment of Jason Wiles FI June 2021.pdf
     • (1) Letter from residents of Acorn Avenue, Lantz raising concerns with the road conditions and want to be advised of the municipal plan to pave Acorn Avenue and request a meeting with District 7 Councillor and staff when safe to do so.
       • Acorn Avenue – road concerns from residents.pdf
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   Motions Going Forward to Council

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   • (45) Motions Going Forward to Council – June 2021
     • Motions – June 23-21.pdf
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    Dr. Recruitment and Investment Videos: J. MacArthur
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    Committee Reports
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    Police Advisory Committee: Councillor Rhyno, Chairperson

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    • (46) Police Advisory Committee Report to Council – June 23, 2021
      • Police Advisory Committee Report.pdf
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    Infrastructure & Operations Committee: Councillor Moussa, Chairperson

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    • (47) Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report to Council – June 23, 2021
      • Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report.pdf
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    Corporate & Residential Services Committee: Deputy Warden MacDonald, Chairperson

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    • (48) Corporate Residential Services Committee Report to Council – June 23, 2021
      • Corporate Residential Services Committee Report.pdf
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    Planning Advisory Committee: Councillor Greene, Chairperson

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    • (49) Planning Advisory Committee Report to Council – June 23, 2021
      • Planning Advisory Committee Report.pdf
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    Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee: Councillor Rhyno, Chairperson

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    • (50) Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee Report to Council – June 23, 2021
      • Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee Report.pdf
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    Fire Advisory Committee: Councillor Greene, Chairperson

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    • (51) Fire Advisory Committee Report to Council – June 23, 2021
      • Fire Advisory Committee Report June 03, 2021.pdf
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    Audit Committee: Deputy Warden MacDonald, Chairperson

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    • (65) Audit Committee Report – June 2021
      • Audit Cmtee Report June 23 2021.pdf
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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: July 20th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council (Policy) and July 28th, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council
22. 9:00 PM

    Adjournment