Regular Meeting of Council – Jul 23 2025

Regular Meeting of Council  —  Wednesday, July 23, 2025

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   (This meeting will be recorded and livestreamed, excluding any in-camera topics)
2. 7:00 PM

   Call To Order & Historical Acknowledgement
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   Moment of Silent Contemplation
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   Set Date & Time of Next Council Meetings: Regular Meeting of Council (Policy & In-Camera) September 16, 2025 and Regular Meeting of Council, September 24, 2025
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   Approval of or Amendments to Agenda
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   Approval of Minutes of June 17, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council (Policy & In-Camera) and June 25, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council
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   Municipal Firefighter Long Service Awards – Annual Report

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   • (59) Municipal Firefighter Long Service Awards – Annual Report to Council – July 2025
     • 2025 Municipal Firefighter Long Service Recipients.pdf
8. 7:10 PM

   Presentation & Petition Re: Relocation of the Shubenacadie Cenotaph: Michelle Anthony, Sue Smith, Carolyn Nelson, & Willie Courtney

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   • (61) Presentation and documents Re: Relocation of the Shubenacadie Cenotaph
     • CBC Interview .pdf
     • Cenotaph on Veterans Affair site .pdf
     • Cenotaph Photo 1.pdf
     • Cenotaph Photo 2.pdf
     • Contingency Fund .pdf
     • Email – Courtney 1.pdf
     • Email – Courtney 2.pdf
     • FOIPOP info .pdf
     • Letter – Edgett.pdf
     • Letter – Miller 1.pdf
     • Letter – Miller 2.pdf
     • Letter – Nelson.pdf
     • Presentation cenotaph – Anthony.pdf
     • Presentation cenotaph – Smith.pdf
9. 7:30 PM

   Demolition Hearing – 176 Highway 215, Shubenacadie

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   • (62) Demolition Hearing – 176 Highway 215, Shubenacadie – Presentation and Script – Regular Meeting of Council – July 23, 2025
     • Demolition Hearing Script July 2025.pdf
     • Demolition Order Presentation.pdf
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    Correspondence for Information

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    • Correspondence for Info
      • (75) This warning letter was issued as a result of a failed fish test for the Lantz Lagoon in April. This is part of quality testing for water leaving the wastewater treatment plant that serves the communities of Enfield, Elmsdale and Lantz. Upon review of the follow-up procedures, Environment Canada staff noted that the contact information for the Municipality was incorrect in the federal system and it is the municipality’s responsibility to keep the information current. Both the quality event and the contact information are being worked on to be corrected. In response to improving and maintaining quality ongoing, the desludging of the Lantz Lagoon site started on July 21st, 2025 under the direction of municipal staff and industry experts.
        • Environment Written Warning – July 2-25.pdf
      • (70) Memo to Council Re: Meeting with Nova Scotia Public Works – K-Class Roads
        • Memo to Council_NSPW Meeting.pdf
        • PAC_Second Access_Appendix C_NSPW Response.pdf
      • (57) Response letter from The Honourable Fred Tilley, Minister of Public Works regarding long-term road improvements for Lakecrest Drive, Mount Uniacke.
        • Scanned from a Xerox MFP in Wing A.pdf
      • (29) Letter to Deputy Minister Sandra McKenzie, Department of Emergency Management Re: East Hants as an Independent Emergency Management Operation (EMO)
        • EMO – Remo Final.pdf
      • (28) Thank you letter from the IWK for the staff donation (Casual Friday contributions).
        • CCO_000188.pdf
      • (22) Response letter from The Honourable Dave Ritcey, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage regarding library funding concerns.
        • Min Log 19222 Eleanor Roulston.pdf
      • (19) Approval Notice – The Shaw Group Ltd. – Church Street, Lantz and Municipal Planning Strategy Amendments – MGA Changes
        • Approval Notice July2025.pdf
      • (16) Request from the Halifax East Hants 4-H Council seeking a trophy donation. Staff processed the request per budget.
        • Halifax East Hants 4H Council Request.pdf
      • (14) Municipal Profile and Financial Conditions Indicator Report 2022-2023
        • District of East Hants – Municipal profile and financial indicators report 2022-23.pdf
      • (13) Invitation to attend another branch celebration for the Colchester East Hants Public Library 75th anniversary at the Elmsdale Library on Thursday, August 7th from 10 am – noon. All Welcome!
        • 75th Anniversary E-vite – Elmsdale.png
      • (10) The Building Code Regulations are changing. Staff met and the proposed changes are related to modular homes and reduction of interprovincial trade barriers. No concerns were raised.
        • Building Code Changes.pdf
      • (5) Notice – Public Information Meeting (PIM) – 3230225 Nova Scotia Limited (Cottage Country) – July 16, 2025
        • PIM Notice 2025 Cottage Country Update June2025.pdf
      • (1) Notice – Public Information Meeting (PIM) – RYC Property and Serenity Lodge – July 14, 2025
        • PIM Notice RYC Property and Serenity Lodge June2025.pdf
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    Correspondence for Decision

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    • Correspondence for Decision
      • (56) Shubenacadie Volunteer Fire Department is requesting endorsement of their application to the provincial Emergency Provider Fund (EPF) to purchase a trailer that would allow them to move their equipment more safely, ie. forestry skid, Argo and related equipment. This equipment and trailer will be for the benefit of all East Hants Fire service when needed for specialized rescues and support.
        • 20250715_Shubenacadie EFP Memo.pdf
        • Shubie Fire Request.pdf
      • (23) Letter from the East Hants Curling Association (EHCA) making requests regarding ice rental, Bonspiel funding and a new curling facility.
        • Scanned from a Xerox MFP in Planning.pdf
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    Committee Reports:
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    Corporate & Residential Services Committee Report: Councillor Sandra Garden-Cole, Chairperson

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    • (63) Corporate and Residential Services Committee Report to Council – July 23, 2025
      • CRS CmteeRpt – July 23-25.pdf
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    Planning Advisory Committee Report: Councillor Norval Mitchell, Chairperson

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    • (64) Planning Advisory Committee Report to Council – July 23, 2025
      • PAC CmteeRpt – July 23-25.pdf
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    Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee Report: Councillor Keith Rhyno, Chairperson

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    • (65) Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee Report to Council – July 23, 2025
      • PRC CmteeRpt – July 23-25.pdf
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    Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report: Councillor Michael Perry, Chairperson

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    • (66) Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report to Council – July 23, 2025
      • IO CmteeRpt – July 23-25.pdf
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    Nominating Committee Report: Warden Roulston, Chairperson

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    • (67) Nominating Committee Report to Council – July 23, 2025
      • Nominating CmteeRpt – July 23, 2025.pdf
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    Fire Advisory Committee Report: Councillor Michael Perry, Chairperson

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    • (68) Fire Advisory Committee Report to Council – July 2025
      • FA CmteeRpt July 2025.pdf
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    Warden’s Report
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    Business From Councillors
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    (In Camera) Land Issue: Adam Clarkson
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    (In Camera) Public Safety/Contractual Issue: CAO
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    (In Camera) CAO Priorities
24. 9:30 PM

    Adjournment