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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(127)
Letter from Dom Sarrazin regarding the relocation of the Cenotaph
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(126)
Email from Shelly Curtis regarding the relocation of the Cenotaph
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(125)
Email from Shelley Edgett regarding the relocation of the Cenotaph
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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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(79)
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Email from provincial staff advising that the Lawrence House Museum is one of 12 museums the Province is closing.
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(75)
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Grant Funding Approval letter from the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage through a Recreation Facility Development Program to contribute to the Shubie Park Revitalization Project.
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Public Hearing – Resident concerns regarding the Clayton (Shaw) development proposal in Lantz
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(66)
RDA correspondence following executive committee presentation
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Message from the Honourable Kim Masland, Minister of Emergency Management regarding the fire services modernization and Q&A.
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Email from Maxine Orman Re: Curling in East Hants and response from Alana Tapper, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
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Invitation to join Ethos Universitas as a Partner Community
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(48)
Letter of response from Gary Burrill, NDP Leader in response to Council’s letter regarding the Electoral Commission Report.
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(47)
Department of Fisheries Written Warning and summary of Staff response.
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(43)
Letters to Minister David Morse (Environment) and Minister Mark Parent (Agriculture) regarding the use of biosolids in East Hants.
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(42)
Council Minutes – September 24, 2014
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(Draft) Letter to Emergency Health Services Re: Ambulance Service in East Hants, Hants North area (decision to terminate lease for Kennetcook location)
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(30)
Email from Shelley Edgett regarding the Shubenacadie Cenotaph
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(28)
Development Agreement – Ellerhouse Wind Farm Facility
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Development Agreement – Ellershouse Wind Farm Facility
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(26)
West Hants Municipal Planning Strategy Amendments – Transportation Map
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Site Plan Approvals for 2322 South Rawdon Road, South Rawdon; Lot 1A Hwy 1, Mount Uniacke; 429 Hwy 2, Enfield
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(21)
Copy of the Notice of Planning Appeal filed with the NSUARB – Randy and Tina Dill appeal Re: Council Decision to Approve Development Agreement (Custom Millworks)
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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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Site Plan approval information sheet – 432 Highway 2, Enfield (Approved July 12, 2022)
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Approval Notice – PLN25-005 – Riverstone 214 Ltd. – Unsubstantial amendment to an existing development agreement to extend timelines.
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Approval Notice – PN25-012 – Development Agreement Amendment – Tammy and Joseph Ferguson amendment to extend timelines.
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(15)
Letter for Information from the Minister of Health and Wellness advising the Municipality is receiving $9,225 from the OHPR Community Fund to undertake the East Hants Community Welcome Guide.
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Letter to John A. MacDonald, Minister of Municipal Affairs requesting funding support for the Brookside Wastewater Revitalization Project.
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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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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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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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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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Public Hearing Notice – Cores Worldwide Inc, Belnan – February 25, 2026
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Letter to JRTA Re: Metro Regional partnership – Canada Public Transit Fund
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Letter from Dawn Henneberry regarding the Shubenacadie Cenotaph
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Correspondence from Art Redden regarding the Maritime Communities decision and request to have unsightly premises in the area investigated.
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Letter from Twila Gaudet, Director of Consultation, Kwilmu’kw Maw-Klusuaqn Re: Brookside Wastewater Revitalization Project.
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Letter to the Minister of Public Works regarding the Old Enfield Road/Hwy 102 overpass
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NSFM Spring Conference Presentation – Dept of Emergency Management
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Progress Magazine – Innovation in Practice Conference and Awards
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NSFM Spring Conference Presentation – Less Talk More Action – Cox & Palmer
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(0)
Lantz Lands Development Agreement – Council September 2018
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Letter from Ken Isles regarding Pte John Curwin Memorial – June 2017
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Letter from the Honourable John A. Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announcing that the government tabled legislation that will establish a new provincial Department of Emergency Management.
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Letter from the Municipality of the District of Guysborough regarding CFA Taxes
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Partners who support the rotary club’s Recycle your Cycle are invited to bike give away event with BBQ on June 1st
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The East Hants Volunteer Fair will be held on October 5, 2024 from 10 am – noon at the Lloyd E. Matheson Centre.
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Correspondence for Decision
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Correspondence for Decision
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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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Correspondence for Decision – Temporary Borrowing Resolution
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Request from Riverview United Church seeking tax exemption for a new affordable housing project.
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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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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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This presentation by Paul Mombourquette in relation to the Lantz property designated as the site of the new municipal building has not been scheduled on your agenda. I have placed it on Correspondence for Decision to ensure you are aware of this information before you dealt with the motions coming forward during Committee reports. I indicated to Mr. Mombourquette that Councillors will make a decision on whether to hear a presentation or defer the hearing of a presentation to a later date. I also told him that having read the presentation and having studied the matter for some months, it may conclude that it is fully aware of and considered the arguments he has presented – Ian R. Glasgow, CAO
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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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NSFM Invoice 2023
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Letter to Council from Maitland & District Development Association regarding Dawson Dowell Park – Council March 2018
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Council Minutes – September 24, 2014
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Letter from Tom Harrison, Events Planner, Northern AIDS Connection Society requesting Council consider proclaiming May 17th, 2009 as “International Day Against Homophobia”.
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Council is asked to select presenters for the Dr. J. T. Snow Bursaries at 2010 Graduation ceremonies.
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Elmsdale Beautification Society Request for Council Endorsement
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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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2023 NSFM Membership Fee Invoice 6.1% increase over last year. (Included in the budget). There was a 14% increase in 2022 (41% increase from 2019 to 2022). Council wrote a letter in March 2022 (attached) to NSFM. Council is asked to consider providing direction to staff.
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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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East Hants Youth Links request to make a presentation to Council. The CAO wishes Council to make the decision whether they want a presentation from the group seeking space for a youth centre in the new aquatic facility. If approved, they will be scheduled for April Council to accommodate student attendance.
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(0)
FCM Invoice with option for Legal Defense Fund – Council January 2018
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Letter from Enfield Earthkeepers regarding the Train Station Lease extension
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7:30 PM
Public Hearing – Cores Worldwide Inc.
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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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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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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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