Regular Meeting of Council – Jul 29 2026

Regular Meeting of Council  —  Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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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 for the next Council Meetings: Regular Meeting of Council (Policy & In-Camera) September 15, 2026 and Regular Meeting of Council September 23, 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) June 16, 2026 and Regular Meeting of Council, June 24, 2026
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   Correspondence for Information

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   • Correspondence for Info
     • (52) The CAO has signed off on the final contribution agreement with Department of Fisheries & Oceans for 2026-2029 Habitat Stewardship Funding for Mitigating Human Impact on Critical Habitat of the Atlantic Mud-piddock at Burntcoat Head Park. Annual funding amounts shown in the attached document.
       • 26-HSP-MAR-029 – MEH – CA (FINAL SIGNED) (1).pdf
       • Habitat Stewardship Funding.pdf
     • (51) We have received confirmation that the Municipality has received $200,000 through a Federal Active Transportation Fund administered by Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada. The funds will go towards the AT transportation project connecting Hwy 214 through to the soon to be installed bridge across the Nine Mile River connecting into Kiln Creek in Lantz.
       • Signed Letter – MacDougall.pdf
     • (29) Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report to Council – July 23, 2026
       • IO CmteeRpt – July 23-26.pdf
     • (28) Department of Emergency Management released the report “Modernizing Ground Search and Rescue in Nova Scotia: A Path Forward”.
       • Modernizing GSAR in Nova Scotia report_July 16.pdf
     • (24) Letter to NS Public Works requesting the relocation of a power pole on Green Road per Motion C26(183).
       • 2026-06-29 Letter to PW Green Road Pole Relocation.pdf
     • (17) Hants Area 4-H Council seeking a trophy donation. Staff processed the request per budget, with $100 from General Government Grant.
       • Hants County 4-H Donation Letter 2026.pdf
     • (11) Letter to Public Works with the request to reconsider a Right-In Right-Out requirement where the new Dorey Lane development will connect to Highway 2, Enfield
       • 2026-07-03 Letter to PW Dorey Intersection.pdf
     • (10) Public Hearing Notice – July 29, 2026 (PLN26-007 Barry Hill and Darren Lawrence – South Maitland and PLN26-004 Andrew & Julie Gilby – Enfield)
       • PH Notice July2026.pdf
     • (5) Letter to Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada Re: Telecommunications Facility Concurrence, Shared Tower Inc., 4249 Highway 354, Upper Rawdon, NS
       • Proposed Telecommunications Antenna Facility – letter of concurrence.pdf
     • (4) Confirmation of funding from Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce for the Visitor Information Centre portion of the Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre
       • Fundy Tidal Interpretive Contract 2026 – page 1 for CCO.pdf
     • (2) Notice of Application – PLN26-009 – Official Community Plan Amendments – Burntcoat and PLN26-011 – Development Agreement, Elmsdale from CleanGreen Septic Services Inc.
       • Application Notice June2026 smaller font.pdf
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   Correspondence for Decision

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   • Correspondence for Decision
     • (78) Notice from the province regarding the new policing billing model. Consultation planned in August and the CAO/Warden need direction for participation.
       • Letter to Municipalities Billing (Municipality of the District of East Hants).pdf
     • (61) Council is asked to consider booking a CAO Priority session on Thursday, September 3rd or at another time acceptable to Council/CAO.
     • (20) Letter from Jeff Mercer, Executive Director and Chief Librarian – Colchester-East Hants Public Library requesting repair and paving of the driveway and parking lot at the Mount Uniacke Library.
       • Uniacke Library Paving Request.pdf
     • (19) Due to staff availability for the September 1, 2026 Public Information Meeting, staff are seeking an alterative date to hold a PIM anticipating four topics. Staff suggest September 14 or 21 or another date at Council’s discretion.
     • (15) Paving of Subdivision (J Class) Streets Agreement
       • 2026-07-10 East Hants Paving of Subdivision (J Class) Streets Agreement MEMO.pdf
       • East Hants Agreement.pdf
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   First Reading – Bylaw IO-300-2, an Amendment to Bylaw IO-300, A Bylaw Respecting the Regulation of Connections and Discharges to Public Sewer Systems

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   • (59) First Reading – Bylaw IO-300-2
     • First Reading – Bylaw IO-300-2.pdf
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    Second Reading – Bylaw F-300-1, an Amendment to Bylaw F-300, Bylaw Respecting the Maintenance and Improvement of Private Roads

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    • (60) Second Reading – Bylaw F-300-1
      • Second Reading – Bylaw F-300-1.pdf
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    Municipal Firefighter Long Service Awards – Annual Report

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    • (6) 2026 Municipal Firefighter Long Service Awards – Annual Report
      • 2026 Municipal Firefighter Long Service Recipients RTC.pdf
12. 7:30 PM

    Public Hearing

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    • (62) Public Hearing Script – July 29, 2026
      • Public Hearing Script July2026.pdf
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    – PLN26-004: Andrew & Julie Gilby, Enfield

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    • (63) Public Hearing – PLN26-004: Andrew & Julie Gilby, Enfield
      • PAC – PLN26-004 – Gilby – Attachement 1 – July 2026.pdf
      • PAC – PLN26-004 – Gilby – Attachement 2 – July 2026.pdf
      • PAC- PLN26-004 – Gilby – Final Report- July 2026.pdf
      • PAC- PLN26-004 – Gilby PH Presentation – July 2026.pdf
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    – PLN26-007: Barry Hill and Darren Lawrence, South Maitland

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    • (65) Public Hearing – PLN26-007: Barry Hill and Darren Lawrence, South Maitland
      • PAC_PLN26-007_Draft Development Agreement_July2026.pdf
      • PAC_PLN26-007_HillandLawrence_FinalReport_July2026.pdf
      • PAC_PLN26-007_Hill and Lawrence_PH Presentation_July2026.pdf
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    Committee Reports
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    Corporate & Residential Services Committee: Councillor Sandra Garden-Cole, Chairperson

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    • (67) Corporate & Residential Services Committee Report
      • CRS CmteeRpt – July 29-26.pdf
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    Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee: Councillor Keith Rhyno, Chairperson

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    • (68) Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee Report to Council
      • PRC CmteeRpt – July 29-26.pdf
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    Infrastructure & Operations Committee: Councillor Michael Perry, Chairperson

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    • (58) Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report
      • IO CmteeRpt – July 29-26.pdf
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    Planning Advisory Committee: Councillor Norval Mitchell, Chairperson

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    • (69) Planning Advisory Committee Report
      • PAC CmteeRpt – July 29-26.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) Legal Issue (verbal): Adam Clarkson
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    (In Camera) Contractual Issue: Alana Tapper
25. 9:30 PM

    Adjournment