Regular Meeting of Council – Sep 28 2022

Regular Meeting of Council  —  Wednesday, September 28, 2022

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   (Meeting to be held in Council Chambers, recorded and livestreamed – excluding in camera items)
2. 7:00 PM

   Call to Order
3.  

   Land Acknowledgement
4.  

   Moment of Silent Contemplation
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   Approval of or Amendments to the Agenda
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   Approval of Minutes of the July 19, 2022 Council (Policy) Meeting and the July 27, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council
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   Correspondence for Information

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   • Correspondence for Info
     • (97) Letter to the Province regarding amendments to the MGA to enable municipalities to collect open space contributions for multiple unit developments where no subdivision of lands is taking place.
       • Open Space Letter Municpal Affairs_Sept2022.pdf
     • (96) Email exchange between Harold MacNeil, President of East Hants Curling Association and Councillor Walter Tingley regarding curling ice time availability.
       • EAST HANTS CURLING ASSOCIATION.pdf
     • (94) Letter from Nadine Singer from Holistic Doula Services regarding the right to birth
       • Letter from Nadine Singer.pdf
     • (89) Letter to Chief & Council of Sipekne’katik regarding the flying of the Grand Council flag and the Every Child Matters flag at the Lloyd E. Matheson Centre and expressing interest in a joint Council meeting in the future.
       • Letter to Sipekne'katik – Sept 27-22.pdf
     • (87) Letter from CN enclosing the CN in Your Community 2022 report
       • 2022-CNIYC-Report-EN.pdf
       • CCF_000239.pdf
     • (86) Disaster Financial Assistance for Hurricane Fiona Damage Information
       • Disaster Financial Assistance for Hurricane Fiona Damage (Email).pdf
       • NR- Disaster Financial Assistance.pdf
       • QA- Disaster Financial Assistance.pdf
     • (73) Community Health Board Accomplishment Report received from NS Health
       • CHB_Accomplishment_Report.pdf
     • (68) Letter from Warden Roulston to the Province regarding the changes to C&D Debris Management Regulations
       • 58265 Warden Eleanor Roulston.pdf
     • (65) Letter from County of Annapolis to Request Moratorium on Aerial Herbicide Spraying
       • 2022-09-13 PremierAndMInECCMoratoriumAerialSpraying.pdf
     • (46) Email from Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Province Designating September 19 a Provincial Holiday
       • Email from Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Province Designating September 19 a Provincial Holiday.pdf
     • (44) Notice from the Joint Regional Transportation Agency regarding the release of an RFP and preliminary study area that is set out in the RFP.
       • JRTAJ Communication to Municipalities in Study Catchment Area – 2022-9-13.pdf
     • (43) Grand Opening – Hants North Food Bank – October 2, 2022 1-3 pm
       • Grand Opening – Hants North Food Bank.pdf
     • (39) East Hants Community Learning Association and Community Rider news update – September 2022
       • EHCLA Classes are back.pdf
     • (34) Letter of thanks for sponsorship of the 257th Hants County Exhibition. The Schedule of events can be found at http://hantscountyex.com/
       • CCF_000228.pdf
     • (33) Letter to Campground Owners advising them of the presentation of the campground bylaw at the September 20th PAC meeting.
       • PAC Date_Campground Bylaw_Stakeholder Letter_Sept2022.pdf
     • (30) Thank you card from Emma Whyte, HERH’s 2022 Dr. Snow Bursary Recipient
       • CCF_000227.pdf
     • (26) Public Information Meeting (September 6) – PLN22-005: East Uniacke Road, Mount Uniacke & PLN22-006: East Uniacke Road, Mount Uniacke
       • Notice of PIM.pdf
     • (24) FCM Statement on RCMP retroactive pay costs
       • FCM statement on RCMP retroactive pay costs.pdf
     • (23) Request from Stacey MacPhee Re: Sewer Hookup, 49 Highway 14, Milford – a resolution appears to have been found for this request.
       • MacPhee – Sewer – Milford.pdf
       • s macphee – sewer hook up.pdf
     • (21) Introduction letter to Council from the Breaking Barriers Together Association
       • Basic BBGT letter.pdf
     • (20) Email from Warden Roulston to MP Blois regarding Retroactive RCMP costs
       • Email to Kody Blois regarding Retroactive RCMP costs.pdf
     • (19) Active Communities Fund Approval Letter – The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage will invest $25,000.00 toward purchasing and installation of an accessible piece of playground equipment (Shubie River Park) to encourage unstructured play for all.
       • 22.23 ACF 5023603 Mun East Hants.pdf
     • (18) Email from NSFM regarding 28-day Notice of Proposed By-law Changes
       • Email from NSFM regarding 28-days Notice of Proposed By-law Changes.pdf
       • Motion 1 – MUs as Members.pdf
       • Motion 2 – Advisory Committees.pdf
       • Motion 3 – Electoral Regions.pdf
       • Motion 4 – Virtual Meetings and E-Voting Motion.pdf
       • Motion 5 – Housekeeping Motion.pdf
       • Motion 6 – Guiding Principles.pdf
       • Motion 7 – Five Year Review.pdf
       • NSFM By-Laws (Current)–Amended in November 2019 (2).pdf
       • RecommendedBy-LawChanges_W.Petite2022_07_27.pdf
     • (17) $2,400 Non-Repayable E-Commerce Grant for Nova Scotia Businesses (Canada Digital Adoption Program)
       • CDAP 2 Page Overview.pdf
       • Social Media Image 1.png
     • (16) Letter from the Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage regarding the 2022 ParticipAction Challenge
       • 2022ParticipAction Challenge Congrats Letter East Hants.pdf
     • (15) Letter from the Minister of Environment & Climate Change regarding the Coastal Protection Act Regulations and the study completed in the Municipality of East Hants.
       • Letter from the Minister of Environment & Climate Change.pdf
     • (11) East Hants Community Rider thanks the Municipality of East Hants for funding support.
       • EH Community Rider thank you.pdf
     • (9) News Release – upcoming events from Shubenacadie Canal Commission’s Transitions Project including an event at Fundy Tidal on August 24th.
       • News Release – 2022 Pilot Projects Announced.pdf
     • (7) Letter to Mayors & Wardens regarding PVSC Municipal Consultations
       • Mayors_Wadens_PVSC Municipal Consultations – Aug 8 22.pdf
     • (6) Property Valuation Services Corporation’s (PVSC) Annual Report for 2021-2022
       • MU Letter – AR 2021-22.pdf
     • (5) Correspondence from President & CEO of Nova Scotia Gaming regarding the 2021-22 Summary of Results.
       • CCF_000219.pdf
       • Scanned from a Xerox MFP in Finance.pdf
     • (3) Budget Over-Runs and Budget Reallocation Reports – July 2022
       • Budget Over Runs Requiring Approval of Council.pdf
       • Budget Reallocations Report – For Council Info.pdf
     • (1) Final letter sent to the Minister of Environment & Climate Change Re: Changes to Construction & Demolition Debris Management Regulations.
       • CD Lettter MECC – July 28 2022 (updated).pdf
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   Correspondence for Decision

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   • Correspondence for Decision
     • (90) Letter from the COAT Association requesting an Operating Grant
       • Letter from COAT Association.pdf
     • (84) Selection of a date for a Workshop for Councillors regarding the former Elmsdale and Lantz School sites. Suggesting October 11th, or 27th. Can also consider November dates at the discretion of Council (however; November 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 10th and 17th are not possible for staff to facilitate)
     • (41) Appointment of Development Officer – L. Martin
       • Appointment of Development Officer_L Martin 2022.pdf
     • (40) NSFM Fall Conference – November 1-4, 2022. Council to select their delegation at the Council meeting on September 28, 2022. Budget for the Warden, CAO (or delegate) and 3 members of Council. Early bird registration ends October 9, 2022
       • NSFM Fall Conference Schedule 2022.pdf
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   Motions Going Forward to Council

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   • (74) Motions Going Forward to Council – September 2022
     • Motions – September 28, 2022.pdf
10. 7:30 PM

    Public Hearing – Scott Blois’ Application for Redesignation and Rezoning – Elmsdale

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    • (75) Public Hearing – Scott Blois’ Application for Redesignation and Rezoning
      • Public Hearing – S. Blois – final staff report – Sept 2022.pdf
      • Public Hearing – S Blois – staff presentation – Sept 2022 (1).pdf
      • Public Hearing Script – Sept 2022.pdf
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    Committee Reports
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    Corporate & Residential Services Committee: Councillor Michael Perry, Chairperson

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    • (76) Corporate & Residential Services Committee Report
      • CRS Committee Report – September 2022.pdf
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    Planning Advisory Committee: Councillor Moussa, Vice-Chairperson

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    • (71) Planning Advisory Committee Report
      • PAC Committee Report – September 2022.pdf
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    Police Advisory Committee: Councillor Rhyno, Chairperson

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    • (77) Police Advisory Committee Report
      • PA Committee Report – September 2022.pdf
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    Nominating Committee (verbal report): Warden Roulston, Chairperson
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    Warden’s Report
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    Business from Councillors
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    (In Camera) Land Issue Update: J. Hulsman
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    (In Camera) Legal Issue Update: J. Hulsman
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    (In Camera) Personnel Matters: K. Ramsay
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    Set Date & Time of Next Council Meetings: October 18, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council (Policy) and October 26, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council
22. 9:00 PM

    Adjournment