Regular Meeting of Council – Nov 20 2024
Regular Meeting of Council
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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(This meeting will be recorded and livestreamed, excluding any in-camera topics)
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Moment of Silent Contemplation
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Approval of or Amendments to Agenda
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Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Council (Policy & In-Camera) Meeting held October 16, 2024 and Regular Meeting of Council held October 30, 2024
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7:00 PM
(In Camera) Presentation – Land Issue
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Correspondence for Information
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Correspondence for Info
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(80)
As part of the Councillor Orientation, you will receive an email from Ashley Lush, HR Generalist, next week introducing the Respect In The Workplace online training that will be provided by Respect Group.
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(77)
The Risks of Natural Unstructured Winter Play – information provided by the NSFM.
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(67)
Notice of Amendments to the East Hants Official Community Plan re RYC property Ltd Havenwood Drive and 2929 Highway 202 East Gore
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(66)
Lantz Secondary Planning Strategy Open House Presentation
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(65)
Letter from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 111, Shubenacadie regarding relocation of the cenotaph. Note: Motion C24(346) was tabled pending this receipt of this letter and staff directed to bring back a follow-up report regarding costing C24(349).
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(39)
Response from Karyn Cooling, CCRCE Regional Executive Director Re: Level of Service for School Transportation and efforts they are making.
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(38)
Letter from the Province and Municipal Funding Agreement for CCBF Renewal.
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(34)
Letter of Support – Lantz Recreation Society
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(30)
Budget Over Runs Report and Budget Reallocations Report for Council Information – October 2024
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(26)
Braeden Bannister Memorial Fund – details of community support
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(19)
Letter from the Premier of NS to Fire Chiefs listing how the government has supported the fire service.
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(11)
Letter from NSUARB Re: Revised Hearing Process for Municipal Utility Proceedings
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(5)
Response letter from Public Works regarding ownership of Roulston Drive and Havenwood Driive.
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(4)
Letter from the Province regarding the launch of the new Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development Program (GRID) to honour the provincial commitment made through the renewed Service Exchange Agreement with municipalities. The $15 million annual funding will support projects that address housing sustainability and growth through infrastructure investments.
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(3)
Approval Notice – Tot’s Academy
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(2)
Lantz Secondary Planning Strategy “What We Heard Report”
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(1)
Notice of Application for three applications: PLN24-008 – DA, Hwy 214, Belnan; PLN24-011 – DA Amendment, Nature Drive, East Uniacke; and PLN24-003 – Redesignation and Rezoning in Lantz
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Correspondence for Decision
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Correspondence for Decision
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(86)
Council is being asked to review the attached memo and ratify entering into a contract with Irving Oil for fuel delivery services. This contract represents significant savings for East Hants and was entered into as part of the Provincial standing offer for Fuel Delivery Services. The contract requires Council approved based on the Alternative Procurement section of the Procurement Policy. Council can approve (motion in the memo) or defer for further discussion at Executive Committee.
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(81)
Email on behalf of the East Hants Multi-Use Trails Association for the Driftclimbers Snowmobile Club seeking a letter of support to redirect money from a project they can’t proceed with to go towards the railbed instead (approx $180,000).
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(78)
Training Opportunities with AMANS – Rules of Order (in person) and Financial Management for Elected Officials (virtual). (There was a $10,000 budget, much of which remains).
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(20)
The Clean Foundation is offering a training opportunity for Council titled “Climate Leadership for Municipal Councils: Introduction to Climate Action”.
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(12)
NSFM Proposed Bylaw Changes for consideration at the AGM during the NSFM Fall Conference
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Resolution – Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund: J. Hulsman
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(69)
Resolution – Canadian Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF)
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Fire Advisory Committee Report
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(70)
Fire Advisory Committee Report to Council – November 20, 2024
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Police Advisory Committee Report: Councillor Keith Rhyno, Chairperson
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Corporate & Residential Services Committee Report: Councillor Sandra Garden-Cole, Chair
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(72)
CRS – Committee Report
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Signing of the new Elected Officials Code of Conduct
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(73)
The New Elected Officials Code of Conduct and revised Council Procedural Policy – Notice of intent of these changes was made by Council on November 12, 2024 to be approved at the Regular Meeting of Council on November 20, 2024. Councillors to sign the Statement of Commitment at the same meeting (if approved).
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Infrastructure & Operations Committee Report: Councillor Michael Perry, Chair
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Planning Advisory Committee Report: Councillor Norval Mitchell, Chair
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(75)
PAC Committee Report
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Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee Report: Councillor Keith Rhyno, Chair
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(76)
PRC Committee Report
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Nominating Committee Report (Verbal): Warden Eleanor Roulston, Chair
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Business from Councillors
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Set Date & Time of Next Council Meetings: December 10, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council (Policy & In-Camera) and December 18, 2024, Regular Meeting of Council
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