Regular Meeting of Council – Apr 22 2026
Regular Meeting of Council
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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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 the Next Council Meetings: Regular Meeting of Council (Policy & In-Camera) May 19, 2026 and Regular Meeting of Council, May 27, 2026
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Approval of or Amendments to the Agenda
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Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council (Policy & In-Camera), March 10, 2026 and Regular Meeting of Council, March 25, 2026
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Correspondence for Information
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Correspondence for Info
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Notice from the Province confirming receipt of Bylaw A-200-1, Amendment to Bylaw A-200, Water Supply and On-site Sewage Disposal System Upgrade Lending Program (Well & Septic Bylaw).
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Community Development Newsletter – April 2026
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Notice – Plan Review Visioning Meetings
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Truro Housing and Outreach Society has been serving East Hants area for a while now, but has as growing presence and has committed staffing, programs and resources to support East Hants residents in need of housing support. Posters are attached for more information.
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Proclamation Request – Indigenous Survivors Day & National Blanket Ceremony Day – June 30. Per the Proclamation Policy, the request was denied.
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Copy of correspondence from Shaun Hatfield, Warden of the Municipality of Barrington Re: Request for Five-Year Freeze on Power Rates and Exploration of Public Ownership of Nova Scotia Power.
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Notice of Applications – PLN25-007 Portucana Construction Ltd., Enfield & PLN25-004 Andrew & Julie Gilby 809 Horne Settlement Road, Enfield
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Notice of Public Hearings – April 22, 2026 (PLN25-010 & PLN25-009)
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Amended DFO Written Warning – April 7, 2026. The previous warning dated January 13, 2026 (posted February 13, 2026) has been amended. The wording related to when notification was made has been updated (page 3) removing the allegation that the Municipality failed to report, without delay. The municipality did in fact report the total residual chlorine concentration as required by section 19.1 of the Regulations.
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Letter to Fred Tilley, Minister of Public Works regarding flooding conditions at the Lantz Roundabout at the intersection of Highway 2 and Lantz Collector Road [Motion C25(104)]
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The Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board (NSRAB) approved the Schedule of Rates for water and water services effective April 1, 2026 per the Water Rate Review submission.
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Letter to Province Re: Bylaw P-1200-1 an Amendment to Bylaw P-1200, Lot Grading and Drainage Bylaw
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Letter to Province Re: Bylaw A-300, Encroachment on Municipal Real Property Bylaw
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Letter to the Province Re: Bylaw P-1000-2, an amendment to Bylaw P-1000, Dog Bylaw
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2026 Tax Sale Ad – Tuesday, June 9th
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The REN funding that East Hants has been receiving every year, through a contribution agreement with the Halifax Partnership and the Province, has been cut through the Provincial budget cuts. This funding accounted for $130,000 in the general fund. This funding will now be distributed to RENs through project based funding. Staff will be attending the information session to learn more about the program and how our Economic Development Strategy can be supported through this program funding.
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Letter from East Hants Curling Association raising issues that are important to EHCA.
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CN Annual Vegetation Management Program information
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Employment Opportunity: Business Analyst Deadline to apply: April 10, 2026
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Correspondence for Decision
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Correspondence for Decision
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RBC Donations – There is an opportunity to assist two East Hants non-profit organizations which requires Council approval to establish two donation funds and issue a grant for the same amount of funds raised. (East Hants Tide Fest Donation Fund and Enfield/Elmsdale Lions Den Playground Donation Fund).
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(51)
Email from Cynthia Isenor and Doug Penney regarding inequitable taxation of homeowners, requesting the Municipality find a more equitable way to share the tax burden among all residents.
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Due to the number of topics going to Public Information Meeting in June, staff are seeking a second date to hold a PIM. Suggesting June 17, 23 or another date at Council’s discretion.
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Sponsorship Request from Sipekne’katik First Nation hosting the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Summer Games in August. General Government Grant Fund does have miscellaneous funds available.
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Sponsorship Request from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #166 – Veterans’ Memorial Park seeking support sponsoring the purchase of display pole in the new Veterans’ Memorial Park. Details attached. Each pole costs $125 and the goal is to install 10 new poles. General Government Grant fund does have miscellaneous funds available.
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7:30 PM
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Public Hearing Script April 2026
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– PLN25-009 – David Maddeaux – 47 MacIntosh Road, Upper Nine Mile River – Redesignation & Rezoning application
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Public Hearing – PLN25-009 – David Maddeaux – 47 MacIntosh Road, Upper Nine Mile River – Redesignation & Rezoning application
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– PLN25-010 – Sunny Point Farms amendments to the MPS and LUB
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Public Hearing – PLN25-010 – Sunny Point Farms amendments to the MPS and LUB
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Corporate & Residential Services Committee: Councillor Sandra Garden-Cole, Chairperson
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Corporate & Residential Services Committee Report to Council – April 22, 2026
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Planning Advisory Committee: Councillor Norval Mitchell, Chairperson
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Planning Advisory Committee Report to Council – April 22, 2026
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Infrastructure & Operations Committee: Councillor Michael Perry, Chairperson
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Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report to Council – April 22, 2025
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Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee: Councillor Keith Rhyno, Chairperson
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Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee Report to Council – April 22, 2026
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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 – April 22, 2026
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Business from Councillors
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(In Camera) Contractual Issue: Alana Tapper
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(In Camera) Contractual Issue: Jesse Hulsman
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