Regular Meeting of Council – Feb 25 2026
Regular Meeting of Council
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Wednesday, February 25, 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) March 10, 2026 and Regular Meeting of Council March 25, 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 January 28, 2026
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Correspondence for Information
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Correspondence for Info
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(80)
Response from Patrick Lemal, Area Manager – Hants – Public Works regarding a crosswalk request near civics 155 to 159 Highway 2, Enfield (January 27, 2026 letter) as a result of Motion C25(350).
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(76)
Email from provincial staff advising that the Lawrence House Museum is one of 12 museums the Province is closing.
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(59)
Message from the Honourable Kim Masland, Minister of Emergency Management regarding the fire services modernization and Q&A.
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(58)
Email from Maxine Orman Re: Curling in East Hants and response from Alana Tapper, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
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(53)
Invitation to join Ethos Universitas as a Partner Community
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(47)
Department of Fisheries Written Warning and summary of Staff response.
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(19)
Letter from the Enfield Volunteer Fire Department seeking a levy increase from $0.14 to a new rate of $0.16 in the 2026/2027 budget. (Note: Request to be considered during the budget process)
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(17)
Approval Notice – PLN25-005 – Riverstone 214 Ltd. – Unsubstantial amendment to an existing development agreement to extend timelines.
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(16)
Approval Notice – PN25-012 – Development Agreement Amendment – Tammy and Joseph Ferguson amendment to extend timelines.
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(14)
Letter to John A. MacDonald, Minister of Municipal Affairs requesting funding support for the Brookside Wastewater Revitalization Project.
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(12)
Letter to Public Works Re: Council Motion C25(309) requesting a pedestrian safety review of the roundabout at the intersection of Highway 2 and the Lantz Collector Road. Specifically, the potential of adding additional safety measures.
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(11)
Letter to Public Works Re: Council Motion C25(308) requesting a complete review of truck braking regulations and required signage along the Lantz Collector Road between Highway 102 and Highway 2.
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(10)
Letter to Public Works Re: Council Motion C25(350) requesting the approval of a sidewalk near the civics of 155 to 159 Highway 2, Enfield to support pedestrian movement related to the River Residence apartment complex.
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(9)
Letter to Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education (CCRCE) Re: Council Motion C25(253) requesting a review of programming on how to get children to school safely, specifically related to school bus routing and bus stop planning.
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(8)
Public Hearing Notice – Cores Worldwide Inc, Belnan – February 25, 2026
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Correspondence for Decision
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Correspondence for Decision
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(77)
The two-year pilot contract for the Court Liaison Officer position and the Administrative Support position for the East Hants RCMP office will soon expire. The pilot was successful and the CAO recommends that Council direct the CAO to negotiate a new permanent contract for the Court Liaison Officer position and the Administrative Support position for the East Hants RCMP.
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(72)
Request from Riverview United Church seeking tax exemption for a new affordable housing project.
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(71)
NSFM Spring Conference will be held at the Rodd Grand Hotel in Yarmouth from April 29- May 1, 2026. Registration is expected to open in March. Five rooms have been secured at the host hotel. (Budget for 5 which typically includes the Warden, CAO and 3 Councillors). Please consider selection of a delegation.
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(70)
FCM registration opens Thursday, February 26 for the FCM Annual Conference and Trade Show to be held June 4-7 in Edmonton. Please consider selection of a delegation. (Budget for 5 which typically includes the Warden, CAO and 3 Councillors).
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(57)
Letter from Chignecto Central Science Fair Committee seeking funding for the March 2026 Science Fair to be held at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. A similar request was received last year and Council advised that Council is supportive of the Science Fair Program, but there isn’t a municipal grant program that would suit this request. However, funding is available to support East Hants students should they qualify for the National Science Fair. Letters from 2025 attached as reference.
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(26)
Email from Harold MacNeil, President of East Hants Curling Association (EHCA) Re: EH Municipal Recreational Rental Rates seeking a rate reduction.
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(15)
Letter from Build Nova Scotia requesting a waiver of all municipal fees associated with their development of 16 units of new public housing on provincially owned land located at Lot 1 Mill Village Road, Shubenacadie (PID 45162195).
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7:30 PM
Public Hearing – Cores Worldwide Inc.
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(61)
Public Hearing – Cores Worldwide Inc. – February 25, 2026
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First Reading – Bylaw A-300 – Encroachment on Municipal Real Property Bylaw
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(62)
First Reading – Bylaw A-300 – Encroachment on Municipal Real Property Bylaw
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First Reading – Bylaw P-1200-1, an amendment to Bylaw P-1200, Lot Grading and Drainage Bylaw
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(63)
First Reading – Bylaw P-1200-1, an amendment to Bylaw P-1200, Lot Grading and Drainage Bylaw
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First Reading – Bylaw P-1000-2, an amendment to ByLaw P-1000, Dog Bylaw
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(64)
First Reading – Bylaw P-1000-2, an amendment to ByLaw P-1000, Dog Bylaw
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Second Reading – Bylaw A-200-1, an amendment to Bylaw A-200, Water Supply and On-Site Sewage Disposal System Upgrade Lending Program Bylaw
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(65)
Second Reading – Bylaw A-200-1, an amendment to Bylaw A-200, Water Supply and On-Site Sewage Disposal System Upgrade Lending Program Bylaw
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Police Advisory Committee: Councillor Keith Rhyno, Chairperson
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(66)
Police Advisory Committee Report to Council – February 25, 2026
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Corporate & Residential Services Committee: Councillor Sandra Garden-Cole, Chairperson
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(67)
Corporate & Residential Services Committee Report to Council – February 25, 2026
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Planning Advisory Committee: Councillor Norval Mitchell, Chairperson
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(68)
Planning Advisory Committee Report to Council – February 25, 2026
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Infrastructure & Operations Committee: Councillor Michael Perry, Chairperson
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(69)
Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report to Council – February 25, 2026
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Business From Councillors
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(In Camera) Contractual Issue: Alana Tapper/Adam Clarkson
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(In Camera) Contractual Issue: Adam Clarkson
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(In Camera) Legal Issue: Wade Tattrie
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