Regular Meeting of Council – Sep 23 2026
Regular Meeting of Council
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Wednesday, September 23, 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) October 20, 2026 and Regular Meeting of Council October 28, 2026
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Approval of or Amendments to the Agenda
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Approval of the Minutes of the July 23, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council (Policy & In-Camera), the July 29, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council and the August 24, 2026 Special Meeting of Council
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Correspondence for Information
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Correspondence for Info
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(105)
Community Development – Fall Events & Updates – Newsletter
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(98)
NSFM Program Information: Prevention Academy – Strong Cities Network is a global network of municipalities committed to addressing all forms of hate, extremism and polarization. In 2025, Prevention Academy Canada was launched with support of Public Safety Canada.
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(95)
Letter from resident, Kent Smith regarding soccer fees.
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(85)
Nova Scotia Fire Bulletin September 2026
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(81)
Agreement 2026-010 – Paving of Subdivision (J) Class has been fully executed (Nova Scotia Public Works and the Municipality of East Hants).
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(36)
Letter from the East Hants Soccer Club requesting Council reconsider the complete elimination of the user discount for local organizations using municipal facility rentals at the East Hants Sportsplex or explore alternative models that recognize and support community-based groups serving East Hants residents.
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(33)
Email from Christine Blair, Mayor, Municipality of Colchester as representative on the Progress Monitoring Committee for the Mass Casualty Commission’s, appointed by the Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia including the final report as the committee term has ended.
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(31)
Letter from Janet MacKinnon, Executive Director of Sustainability and Applied Science Division regarding the Non-Program Tire Disposal in Nova Scotia (June 2026 Letter from the Warden attached for reference)
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(30)
Letter to The Honourable Kody Blois, MP seeking funding to support CN Rail in upgrading a CN cross culvert in Lantz, which is critical to the broader community’s adaption to climate change.
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(28)
2026 RCMP Billing Model Changes for Municipalities and response from the CAO
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(26)
Letter from the Department of Justice Re: Civil Forfeiture Grant Program Approval – $12,000 – File# 2026-006 CFGA. This grant from the Province is for a community safety event next May. The goal of this one-day event is a community-based, public safety and crime prevention initiatives focused on increasing awareness of domestic violence, strengthen community safety partnerships and improving access to support services for residents across East Hants.
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(23)
2026 Dr. Snow Bursary Recipients
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(19)
Sportsplex Seasonal Hiring Ad (2026/27 Winter Season)
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(13)
CCOA Grand Opening Invitation – Date: Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 1:00 PM
Location: 201 Park Road, Elmsdale, NS
RSVP is required by email: [email protected]
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(12)
Nova Scotia Fire Bulletin – August 2026
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(9)
Thank You from Sophia Smith, Hants East recipient of the Dr. Snow Bursary
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(6)
Letter from the Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage regarding the Maitland Heritage Conservation District Background Study.
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(5)
Approval Notice – Motocross track at 1160 Highway 236, South Maitland
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(3)
Letter to the East Hants Fire Service Association and Fire Chiefs Re: Fire Protection Service Review
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(2)
Final Approved 2025/2026 East Hants Annual Report (including Treasurer’s Report)
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Correspondence for Decision
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Correspondence for Decision
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(106)
The Province recently announced a new funding program “Stormwater Transformation Optimization and Resilience for Municipalities (STORM)”. Applications must be endorsed by Council and staff have identified two studies to submit an application for consideration.
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(87)
Letter of Support Request from Corridor Options for Adults (CCOA) re: redevelopment of property at 21 Convent Lane, Enfield
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(86)
Council is requested to select a date for a Council workshop to support development of the Municipal Climate Change Action Plan Update: Roadmap to Resilience.
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(84)
Request from Recreation Nova Scotia seeking financial support for the 2026 Recreation Nova Scotia Conference being held October 14-16 in Truro.
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(83)
Staff memo Re: DRF – Uniacke District Home and School Playground Project Change seeking additional funding.
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(45)
Letter from East Hants Curling Association regarding Decision on Funding for Curling Facility
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(42)
Letter from the Province requesting candidates for the J Class Subdivision Road Submission for 2027-28 construction year. Deadline is October 31, 2026.
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(17)
Letter from Shelli and Casey Singer expressing interest in purchasing the old schoolhouse property located in Kennetcook.
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Ratification – Mi’kmaw Summer Games
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(88)
Ratification – Mi’kmaw Summer Games
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First Reading – Bylaw P-1100-2, an Amendment to Bylaw P-1100, Maitland Heritage Conservation District Plan and Bylaw
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(89)
First Reading – Bylaw P-1100-2 Maitland Heritage
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Second 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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(90)
Second Reading – Bylaw IO-300-2 Sewer Bylaw
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Corporate & Residential Services Committee: Councillor Sandra Garden-Cole, Chairperson
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(99)
Corporate & Residential Services Committee Report
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Police Advisory Committee: Councillor Keith Rhyno, Chairperson
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(91)
Police Advisory Committee Report
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Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee: Councillor Keith Rhyno, Chairperson
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(100)
Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee Report
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Infrastructure & Operations Committee: Councillor Michael Perry, Chairperson
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(92)
Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report
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Planning Advisory Committee: Councillor Norval Mitchell, Chairperson
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(93)
Planning Advisory Committee Report
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Business From Councillors
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(In Camera) Contractual Issue: Graham Scott
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(In Camera) Contractual Issue: Jesse Hulsman
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(In Camera) Contractual Issue: Alana Tapper
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