Regular Meeting of Council – May 27 2026
Regular Meeting of Council
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Wednesday, May 27, 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 Acknowlegement
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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) June 16, 2026 and Regular Meeting of Council June 24, 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), April 14, 2026 and Regular Meeting of Council, April 22, 2026
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Correspondence for Information
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Correspondence for Info
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(76)
Approval Notice – Unsubstantial amendment to the Armco Capital Inc. Development Agreement
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(74)
East Hants Family Resource Centre invitation to attend the “Family Reunion” to celebrate their 15th birthday on June 15, 2026 from 4-7 pm.
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(71)
Copy of a letter from Councillor Paul Weatherby, Chair, Nova Scotia Northern Region Solid Waste Resource Committee to Tim Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Re: Tire Disposal in Nova Scotia.
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(70)
Copy of a letter from Councillor Paul Weatherby, Chair, Nova Scotia Northern Region Solid Waste Resource Committee to Tim Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Re: Sharps Disposal in Cumberland, Colchester and East Hants.
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(64)
There will no longer be a requirement for an MOU with the Province and no further direct cost recovery from East Hants for two RCMP administrative support positions. Estimated savings per year is $150,000. There will also be billing model changes coming that will move away from per officer cost model. Changes take effect October 2026. More information will be shared as it is known.
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(56)
Letter of Concern Re: Proposed Apartment Development PLN26-008, Stormwater Management, and Environmental Concerns, Highway 2, Lantz, Nova Scotia (Note: This version has the signature pages, which included 30 signatures, removed for public privacy protection).
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(55)
The 1880 “Municipal Council – East Hants Municipal and District Officers” Poster and description
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(52)
Application Notice – PLN26-007 – Barry Hill and Darren Lawrence – South Maitland – an application to enter into a development agreement to permit a motocross track.
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(49)
Update on 12 Month Notice letter from the Province. Requirements under the Act to Provide Support for Fire Protection Services will not take effect this fiscal year (2026/2027). Work is planned to develop regulations and standards over the next three years.
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(48)
Letter from the Province acknowledging receipt of Bylaw-300, Encroachment on Municipal Real Property
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(27)
Brighter Community Planning & Consulting hosted a developer-organized open house to discuss the Cottage Country application. That meeting was not part of the formal municipal DA process, but they shared their notes for information.
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(26)
Letter from the Province confirming receipt of Bylaw P-1200-1, an amendment to Bylaw P-1200, Lot Grading and Drainage Bylaw
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(25)
Response letter from the Minister of Public Works regarding the flooding conditions of the Lantz roundabout.
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(19)
Letter to NS Department of Public Works advocating for Lakecrest Drive, Mount Uniacke to be maintained to a higher standard and an overall solution be provided to sustain a good condition of that road long term.
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(17)
Copy of a letter to the Premier from Warden James Fuller, Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s Re: Letter of Support for Antigonish Coalition to End Poverty.
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(16)
Copy of a letter to the Premier from Derek Amalfa, Mayor, Town of Lockeport seeking a five-year freeze on residential power rates and exploration of returning Nova Scotia Power to public ownership.
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(15)
Thank you note from John N. Grant, Ed. D. in appreciation for the preparation and conduct of the Municipality’s 45th Annual East Hants Volunteer Awards event.
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(14)
12-Month Notice Letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs listing possible provincial legislation, regulation or administrative actions that could have the effect of decreasing revenues or increasing expenditures of municipalities. (Note: Staff are considering significant impacts for East Hants).
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(7)
NSP Tree Trimming notice – Tower Road and Enfield Road area.
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(6)
Job Ad – Aquatics Supervisor – deadline May 8, 2026
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(5)
Letter from the Honourable John A. MacDonald, Minister of Municipal Affairs providing an overview of the legislative amendments approved this spring that relate to municipal governance. Changes were part of Bill 212.
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(4)
Notice of Application – PLN26-008: Zzap Consulting Incorporated – Lantz – An application to amend planning documents to enable the development of approximately 24 townhouse dwelling units.
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Employment Opportunity: Operations and Maintenance Coordinator – East Hants Sportsplex Deadline to apply: May 8, 2026
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(2)
Employment Opportunity: Operations and Maintenance Supervisor – East Hants Sportsplex Deadline to apply: May 9, 2026
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(1)
Employment Opportunity: Ticketed Operator – East Hants Sportsplex Deadline to apply: May 8, 2026
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Correspondence for Decision
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Correspondence for Decision
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(72)
Letter from Cesar Saleh, P.Eng., WM Fares Architects requesting that PLN25-013 Dorey Lane, Enfield be permitted to move ahead to a Public Hearing, contrary to the PAC recommendation going forward to the Council meeting – May 27, 2026, but in keeping with the Staff recommendation.
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(66)
Council is asked to formally appointed the Traffic Authorities for the municipality.
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(51)
Letter and invoice from the NSFM Re: 2026/2027 NSFM Membership Dues.
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(50)
The regional training facility project had an approved project budget (in the form of a grant) of $235,000. The project has closed with $4,903 remaining from the initial budget. Noel and District Volunteer Fire Department intends to add a concrete pad to support containing and cleaning of materials during training. This concrete pad was not part of the project. Noel Fire is requesting to utilize the remaining project funding with their department contributing the remaining funding.
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Nominating Committee: Warden Roulston, Chairperson
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(57)
Nominating Committee Report to Council – May 27, 2026
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Police Advisory Committee: Councillor Keith Rhyno, Chairperson
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(58)
Police Advisory Committee Report to Council – May 27, 2026
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Corporate & Residential Services Committee: Councillor Sandra Garden-Cole, Chairperson
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(59)
Corporate & Residential Services Committee Report to Council – May 27, 2026
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Planning Advisory Committee: Councillor Norval Mitchell, Chairperson
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(60)
Planning Advisory Committee Report to Council – May 27, 2026
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Infrastructure & Operations Committee: Councillor Michael Perry, Chairperson
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(61)
Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report to Council – May 27, 2026
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Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee: Councillor Keith Rhyno, Chairperson
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(62)
Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee Report to Council – May 27, 2026
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Ratification – Community Services Drop Box License – LEMC
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(63)
Ratification – Community Services Drop Box License – LEMC – Regular Meeting of Council – May 27, 2026
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Business From Councillors
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(In Camera) Land Issue: CAO
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