Regular Meeting of Council – Mar 25 2026
Regular Meeting of Council
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Wednesday, March 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) April 14, 2026 and Regular Meeting of Council, April 22, 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) February 17, 2026 and Regular Meeting of Council, February 25, 2026
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7:10 PM
Presentation – East Hants Ground Search and Rescue (EHGSAR)
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Presentation – East Hants Ground Search and Rescue (EHGSAR) – Council – March 25, 2026
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7:30 PM
Correspondence for Information
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Correspondence for Info
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Employment Opportunity: Real Estate Coordinator (18 month Term) Deadline to apply: April 8, 2026
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Employment Opportunity: Operator (Water and Wastewater Services) Deadline to apply: April 6, 2026
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Employment Opportunity: Recreation Facilities Administrator – Deadline to apply: March 30, 2026
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Invitation to attend the Heritage Designation Ceremony and plaque unveiling of the Kennetcook Community Chapel on April 15th, at 5:00 pm (4295 Highway 236, Kennetcook)
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Final Approved 2026-2027 Business Plans, 2026-2027 to 2030-2031 Capital Budget and 2026-2027 Operating Budget
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Updated Q&A and Overview from the Province Re: Bill 186 – Act to Provide Support for Fire Protective Services.
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Response letter from Karyn Cooling, Regional Executive Director for CCRCE regarding bus stop planning C25(253).
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Approval Notice – PLN26-006 – Unsubstantial Development Agreement Amendment application (4666951 Nova Scotia Limited to amend an existing DA for land located at 251 Hwy 214, Elmsdale.
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Notice to the Province – Approval of Bylaw A-200-1, an Amendment to Bylaw A-200, Well and Septic Bylaw.
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Letter from the Honourable John A. MacDonald, Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding Brookside Wastewater Revitalization Project
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Copy of a letter from Warden Nicholas MacInnis, Municipality of the County of Antigonish to Premier Houston Re: Letter of Support for Antigonish Coalition to End Poverty.
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Letter from Brett Phillips, Manager, Funding – Climate-Ready Plans and Processes, Green Municipal Fund (FCM) advising that the East Hants application “Developing A Climate Resilience Plan for the Municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia” was successful and will receive $70,000.
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Email and information from Sam Thompson, Chair, NS Community Transportation Network (NSCTN) and Tanya Burke, Board Chair, Rural Transportation Association (RTA) regarding recent changes to provincial community transportation funding and to outline the potential implications for organizations serving East Hants.
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Healthy Shoreline information letter to East Hants Grand Lake lakeshore property owners.
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Letter to Premier Houston regarding the closure of Lawrence House Museum
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Letter of Support expressing best wishes to Sipekne’katik during their State of Emergency.
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Update from the Fire Modernization Team, Department of Emergency Management regarding Bill 186, an Act to Provide Support for Fire Protection Services.
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Letter from the Honourable Scott Armstrong, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Re: RCMP Retroactive Pay Liability – Provincial Position on Cost Recovery.
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Job Ad – Community Planner I – Deadline – March 15, 2026
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Letter to Patrick Lemal, Area Manager – Hants, Public Works requesting that the province increase the priority and level of service of winter road maintenance for East Uniacke Road (per Motion C26(27).
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List of Provincial Grant reductions as a result of the latest provincial budget.
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Correspondence for Decision
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Correspondence for Decision
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Memo – PACE Program – Service Agreement Update
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Council is asked to select a date for the Annual Performance Plan (APP) planning session with the RCMP. Suggested options: Wed, April 8; Thurs, April 9; Mon, April 13th; Thurs, April 16th; Tues, April 21st. An evening session may be beneficial for the public members to attend to avoid work conflicts for them.
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Letter of Support Request from Corridor Community Options for Adults (CCOA) for their application for the Nova Scotia Community Housing Growth Fund.
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Second Reading – Bylaw A-300, Encroachment on Municipal Real Property Bylaw
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Second Reading – Bylaw A-300, Encroachment on Municipal Real Property Bylaw – Regular Meeting of Council – March 25, 2026
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Second Reading – Bylaw P-1200-1, an Amendment to Bylaw P-1200, Lot Grading and Drainage Bylaw
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Second Reading – Bylaw P-1200-1, an Amendment to Bylaw P-1200, Lot Grading and Drainage Bylaw – Regular Meeting of Council – March 25, 2026
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Second Reading – Bylaw P-1000-2, an Amendment to Bylaw P-1000, Dog Bylaw
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Second Reading – Bylaw P-1000-2, an Amendment to Bylaw P-1000, Dog Bylaw – Regular Meeting of Council – March 25, 2026
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Corporate & Residential Services Committee: Councillor Sandra Garden-Cole, Chairperson
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Corporate & Residential Services Committee Report to Council – March 25, 2026
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Planning Advisory Committee: Councillor Norval Mitchell, Chairperson
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Planning Advisory Committee Report to Council – March 25, 2026
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Infrastructure & Operations Committee: Councillor Michael Perry, Chairperson
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(53)
Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report to Council – March 25, 2026
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Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee: Councillor Keith Rhyno, Chairperson
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Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee Report to Council – March 25, 2026
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Nominating Committee: Warden Roulston, Chairperson
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Nominating Committee Report to Council – March 25, 2026
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Business From Councillors
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