Regular Meeting of Council – Jan 28 2026
Regular Meeting of Council
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Wednesday, January 28, 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) February 17, 2026 and Regular Meeting of Council February 25, 2026
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Approval of or Amendments to the Agenda
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Approval of the Minutes of Regular Meeting of Council (Policy & In-Camera) December 9, 2025 and Regular Meeting of Council December 17, 2025
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Correspondence of Information
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Correspondence for Info
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(59)
Kennetcook Community Chapel – Heritage Ceremony Invitation
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(58)
Agricultural Advisory Committee Agenda & Supporting Documents
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(57)
Email from Peter Hackett, P.Eng., Deputy Minister, Link Nova Scotia Re: Bill 24 Regulations
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(55)
The Province initiated the 45-day public notice period for upcoming changes to the Building Code.
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(51)
Response letter from Timothy Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change regarding the Mount Uniacke Quarry Expansion.
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(49)
Kennetcook Community Chapel – Heritage Designation Ceremony Invitation – February 1st
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(31)
Letter from Dom Sarrazin regarding the Shubenacadie Cenotaph and Parking Lot redevelopment
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(30)
Water Bill Insert 2026 regarding the water utility rate review
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(28)
Coming February 23rd, 2026 – Nova Scotia Quality of Life Survey (Engage Nova Scotia)
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(27)
Community Development Newsletter – January 2026
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(25)
Response from Dorothy MacLeod, Senior Executive Director, Health System Infrastructure, Government of Nova Scotia regarding parking concerns at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre
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(23)
Letter sent to the Province and NS Health regarding parking concerns at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre in support of efforts by Mayor Christine Blair and Colchester Council
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(22)
Letter of Support – Emergency Services Provider Fund – Uniacke & District Volunteer Fire Department
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(21)
Approval Notice – Havenwood Drive, Shubenacadie
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(19)
Agricultural Advisory Committee Agenda & Supporting Documents – January 13, 2026
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(17)
Notice of Application – Cores Worldwide Inc. – Belnan
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(13)
Email exchange between Councillor Tingley and Heidi MacDonald regarding lack of safety equipment at the Sportsplex
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(11)
Approval Notices – Serenity Lodge, Enfield, NS
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(10)
Employment Opportunity Ad: Development Control Clerk (Term)
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(9)
New Program Announcement – Subsurface Energy Research and Development Investment Program
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(7)
Municipal Insurance Program – survey results. (Note: East Hants pays 2.5% of core program coverage (auto, liability, and related coverages). Last year the cost was about $12K+HST. This year we are projecting $13.7K+HST, but it is dependent on the actual premium cost for those core coverages.
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(4)
Approval Notice – Casey Concrete – December 2025
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(3)
Letter from John A. MacDonald, Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding Bill 141 and Section 69B of the MGA in response to the letter from the Warden dated October 31, 2025 regarding concerns with the legislation enabling Councils to reduce the taxes on a property that has been rebuilt following a natural disaster.
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(1)
The 2023-24 Municipal Profile and Financial Condition Indicators report (Municipal Report) for East Hants, which will be published on the DMA website. The FCI’s are very favourable with 100% of the indicators meeting the established provincial “green” thresholds.
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Correspondence for Decision
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Correspondence for Decision
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(68)
Sponsorship Opportunity – 2026 Woodland Conference for central region will be held in May at Maple Ridge Elementary School and organizers are seeking sponsors.
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(56)
Letter from Ashley Copage, Founder & Executive Director, East Hants Farmers’ Market requesting $600 in immediate General Government Grant support to cover the membership fee with the Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia Association. Discussion on 2026/2027 financial support to be considered as part of the General Government Grant report during budget meetings.
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(53)
Email from Jordan Ridgeley regarding ongoing and unresolved parking issues in White Estates, specifically Sam Crescent requesting Council present a clear, workable solution to the issues and requests a timely and substantive response outlining how the issue will be addressed.
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(33)
Presentation – Enfield Volunteer Fire Department: Luke Guthro, Captain and Chairman of Hall Planning Committee, Enfield Volunteer Fire Department
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(32)
Letter from Harold MacNeil, President East Hants Curling Association Re: 4th Annual Rising Tides Curling Bonspiel November 2026 seeking reduced ice rental costs
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(24)
Application to Petition for Local Improvement under Bylaw F-100 – Glenn Drive, Lantz (drainage and grading concern)
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(18)
Email from Clark Wilkins requesting to purchase part of or all of parcel PID 45225992 from the municipality for use as a secondary entrance to land at PID 425290442 for a future subdivision.
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Appointment – Building Official – Jennings Sinclair
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(60)
Jennings Sinclair has been hired as a full-time Building Official and Council is asked to officially appoint her as required under the Building Code Act.
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Ratification – Acquisition Lot 1A – Burntcoat Road
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(61)
Ratification – Acquisition of Lot 1A Burntcoat
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First Reading Bylaw A-200-1, Amendment to Bylaw A-200, Water Supply and On-Site Sewage Disposal System Upgrade Lending Program Bylaw
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(62)
First Reading Bylaw A-200-1, Amendment to Bylaw A-200, Water Supply and On-Site Sewage Disposal System Upgrade Lending Program Bylaw
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Corporate & Residential Services Committee: Councillor Sandra Garden-Cole, Chairperson
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(63)
Corporate & Residential Services Committee Report to Council – January 28, 2026
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Planning Advisory Committee: Councillor Norval Mitchell, Chairperson
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(64)
Planning Advisory Committee Report to Council -January 28, 2026
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Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee: Councillor Keith Rhyno, Chairperson
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(65)
Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee Report to Council – January 28, 2026
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Infrastructure & Operations Committee: Councillor Michael Perry, Chairperson
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(66)
Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report to Council – January 28, 2026
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Code of Conduct Sanctions – Councillor Carl MacPhee
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(5)
Memo – Code of Conduct – Councillor Carl MacPhee
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Business From Councillors
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(In Camera) Contractual Issue: A. Tapper
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(In Camera) CAO Priorities
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