Regular Meeting of Council – Jul 26 2023, Jul 27 2023
Regular Meeting of Council
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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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(Meeting to be held in Council Chambers, recorded and livestreamed – excluding in-camera items)
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Moment of Silent Contemplation
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Approval of or Amendments to the Agenda
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Approval of the Minutes of June 20, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council (Policy) and June 28, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council
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Correspondence for Information
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Correspondence for Info
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(67)
Email to Businesses from East Hants Economic & Business Development regarding Disaster Finance Assistance for Storm Flooding
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(65)
Nova Scotians can apply for provincial disaster financial assistance related to damage from the severe flooding.
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(64)
East Hants Chamber of Commerce – Disaster Finance Assistance for Storm Flooding
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(62)
Letter from The Honourable John A. Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing advising the 2023-24 Provincial Capital Assistance Program (PCAP) funding application for the Generator – Waste Management Centre Project was approved in the amount of $10,950.
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Letter sent to Kim Masland, Minister of Public Works Re: Bill 236 – Railways Act – Windsor Hantsport Railway. Similar letter from West Hants is also posted for information.
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We have been accepted by the Provincial Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage to as part of that marketing campaign and the Coles notes version of what we will receive includes running ads this summer and fall in NS, NB and PEI to promote the Noel Shore group of attractions including images, reels/Youtube videos and blog posts. They also are coordinating an influencer/travel media trip in the fall called “Fall along the Noel Shore”. They are currently mocking up ad creative and will share that with Aurora in/around July 10.
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Site Plan Approval – PID 45083102, Highway 2, Elmsdale
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Site Plan Approval Information Sheet – PID 45161908, 572 Highway 1, Mount Uniacke
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The 2023 CN In Your Community report is now offered digitally and can be found at cn.ca homepage > Delivering Responsibility > Community. A fact sheet is posted here for information.
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Public Hearing Notice: PLN23-002- Rezoning- Pinehill Drive, Elmsdale
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Feedback on the draft Bylaw P-1300 Blasting Bylaw and staff comments. Note: Second reading is scheduled for July 26, 2023
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Natural Resources and Renewables – 2 Billion Trees Program Launch
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Copy of correspondence from John MacDonald, MLA to Gary Adams, Regional Executive Director of Education, Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education Re: Bussing Changes for 2023-2024 – from response.
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The Provincial Equity and Anti-Racism Strategy required by the Dismantling Hate and Racism Act was published today.
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(11)
ABO Wind Canada Ltd. is hosting an Information Session regarding the Melvin Lake Wind Project. Thursday, July 13th 6 – 8pm at the Estabrooks Community Hall, 4408 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Lewis Lake
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Letter to the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing Re: Municipally-owned serviced land inventory (for housing).
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Letter to CCRCE Re: Busing Policy 2023/2024
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Copy of a letter from John MacDonald, MLA to CCRCE Re: Busing Changes for 2023/2024
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Letter of thanks to Hants Senior Safety Association.
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Correspondence for Decision
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Correspondence for Decision
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(68)
Email from resident regarding 2nd exit needed for Elmwood Subdivision
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Request from Councillor Andy Thompson, District 11, Municipality of Pictou County to adopt a resolution to establish a Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry (VVPR) to strengthen emergency response.
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Halifax East Hants 4H Council donation request. (Note: the General Government Grant budget has $300 remaining in Miscellaneous for 2023/2024. There are 2 clubs in this region; ShuMil and Hardwoodlands).
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4H NS Pro Show Sponsorship Request. (Note: the General Government Grant budget has $300 remaining in Miscellaneous for 2023/24. There are 4 clubs in East Hants; ShuMil, Cobequid, Rawdon 2 Way and Hardwoodlands).
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(10)
Per Council Motion C23(161) Staff contacted Cheryl Copage-Gehue, Indigenous Community Engagement Officer for HRM and Sipekne’katik Council member regarding a blanket exercise. Ms. Copage-Gehue is available on Thursday, September 28th (Council Extension night). She will check for October dates as a back up.
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Letter from Harold MacNeil Re: Aquatics Program Registration and East Hants Multi-Purpose Curling Facility
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Ratification – CAO Contract
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Ratification – CAO Contract – Regular Meeting of Council – July 26, 2023
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Second Reading – Bylaw P-1300, Blasting Bylaw
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Second Reading – Bylaw P-1300, Blasting Bylaw
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7:30 PM
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Public Hearing Script July 2023
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– Consideration of Surplus Disposal – 2848 Highway 2, Shubenacadie (PID 45427218, Lot SH-1)
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Presentation – Consideration of Surplus Disposal 2848 Highway 2, Shubenacadie
PID 45427218, Lot SH 1
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– Consideration of LUB Mapping Amendments – Pinehill Drive, Elmsdale (PIDs 45416989, 45421435, 45421427, 45421419, 45421401, and 45421393)
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PH- PLN23-002- Final Presentation- July 2023
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Corporate & Residential Services Committee: Deputy Warden Perry, Chairperson
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Corporate & Residential Services Committee Report
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Planning Advisory Committee: Councillor Mitchell, Chairperson
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(51)
Planning Advisory Committee Report
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Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee: Councillor Rhyno, Chairperson
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Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee Report
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Audit Committee: Deputy Warden Perry, Chairperson
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Audit Committee Report to Council – July 26, 2023
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(In Camera) Contractual Issue: J. Hulsman
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Business From Councillors
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Set Date & Time of Next Council Meetings: September 7, 2023 Special Executive Committee Meeting (PAC), September 19, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council (Policy & In-Camera) and September 27, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council
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Regular Meeting of Council, continued
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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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7:05 PM
Public Hearing – East Hants Official Community Plan Update
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Public Hearing Script – East Hants Official Community Plan Update
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– Official Community Plan Update
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Letter from residents regarding the Proposed Rural Use (RU-2) Zone
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Presentation – East Hants Official Community Plan Update
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PAC – Plan Update – Second Reading and Final Approval
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