Events under 'Committee of the Whole Meetings'

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday October 11, 2022
7:00 p.m.

1. Additions to the Agenda.

2. Approval of Agenda.

3.  pdf Approval of minutes of the Regular Committee of the Whole Council Meeting held
         September 20, 2022.

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: - Kenny Road, Stoney Island/South Side.

5. Policies:
          a.   pdf Draft Asset Management Policy (New)
          b.  pdf Redrafted Policy 38 “Construction and Demolition Debris Disposal Site Policy”
          c.  pdf Proposed amendments to Policy 78 “Municipal Travel and Expense Policy”

6. pdf Grant Request – Queen of Hearts Dory Club.

7. Discussion Re: Rules of Order and Meeting Processes. (Councillor Hatfield)

8.  pdf MOU Re: Wastewater Services on Cape Sable Island.

9.  pdf MGA Consultation Survey.

10. In-Camera Session Re: Sale and Acquisition of Municipal Properties – MGA Section 22(2)(a).

11. Report on In-Camera Session.

12. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday October 18, 2022
7:00 p.m.

(Councillor El-Jakl)

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of regular meeting held October 11, 2022.

3. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: - MGA Consultation Survey                                                                   

4.  pdf Financial Report to September, 2022.

5.  pdf Request for Letter to Support - Woodland Multi-use Trail Association.

6.  pdf Appointment of Auditors.

7.  pdf Committee and Board Appointments.

8. Grant Requests:
                          -  pdf The Doctor’s Cove Old Cemetery Association
                          -  pdf Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association.

9.  pdf Set Meeting Dates for December.

10.  pdf NSFM Update.

11. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

12. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday November 8, 2022
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2. pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held October 18, 2022.

3. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:

4.  pdf Fire Department Funding Model.

5.  pdf Arena Review Report Presentation.

6. Policies:
                a.  pdf Draft Municipal Tent Policy (New)
                b.  pdf Proposed Amendments to Council Meetings and Proceedings Policy.

7. Old Post Road, Barrington. (Deputy Warden Crook)

8.  pdf BGSAR Grant Request Re: Cell Phone Booster.

9.  pdf SASI Grant Request Re: Purchase of AEDs

10. In-Camera Session Re: Contract Negotiations – MGA Section 22(2)(e)

11. Report on In-Camera Session.

12. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

13. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday November 15, 2022
7:00 p.m.

(Councillor Hatfield)

1. Approval of Agenda.

2. pdf Approval of minutes of regular meeting held November 8, 2022.

3. pdf Tomi McCarthy, Shelburne and Queens Community Health Board Coordinator. (7:00 p.m.) 

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: -  pdf Draft Municipal Tent Policy.

5.  pdf International Ferry – Yarmouth.

6. Remembrance Day Wreaths. (Councillor Mood-Nickerson)

7. Department of Public Works 5 Year Road Plan. (Councillor Mood-Nickerson)

8. pdf Grant Request – Sou’West Nova Transit Association.

 9.  pdf Electronic Voting.

10. pdf NSFM Update.

11. In-Camera Session Re: MGA Section 22(2)(e) Contract Negotiations.

12. Report on In-Camera Session.

13. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

14. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday December 6, 2022
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2. pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held November 15, 2022.

3. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: 

4. pdf BGSAR Grant Request - Presentation. (7:00 – 7:15 p.m.)
                                          - Questions. (7:15 – 7:30 p.m.)

5.  pdf Centreville Baptist Church Food Bank Grant Request.

6.  pdf Chapel Hill Museum Grant Request.

7.  pdf 2022-2025 Strategic Plan – Final Draft

8. Island View Park – Parking Lot. (Councillor Hatfield)

9.  default Community Health Centre Conceptual Design

10. Appointment to Bay Side Home Board of Directors.

11.  pdf Town of Clarks Harbour Canada Day Funding Request.

12. In-Camera Session Re: Acquisition of Property – MGA Section 22(2)(a).

13. Report on In-Camera Session.

14. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

15. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday January 10, 2023
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held December 6, 2022. 

3.  pdf Barrington Leisure Park Association Grant Request - Presentation. (7:00 – 7:15 p.m.)

                                                                                       - Questions. (7:15 – 7:30 p.m.) 

4.  pdf Shag Harbour Incident Society Grant Request - Presentation. (7:30 – 7:45 p.m.)
                                                                               - Questions. (7:45 – 8:00 p.m.)

5. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: -  pdf Draft Tent Policy.

6.  pdf Proposed Amendments to “Holiday” Personnel Policy.

7. Grant Requests:
                             a.  pdf Barrington Municipal Agriculture Exhibition.
                             b.  pdf Villagedale Community Association Re: Food Bank.

8. In-Camera Session Re: Acquisition of Property – MGA Section 22(2)(a).

9. Report on In-Camera Session.

10. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

11. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday January 17, 2023
7:00 p.m.

(Deputy Warden Crook)

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held January 10, 2023.

3.  pdf Kerry Muise Re: Comm. Navigator for Doctor Recruitment - Presentation (7:00-7:15 p.m.)
                                                                                                 - Questions (7:15-7:30 p.m.)

4.  pdf Financial Reports to December 31, 2022. (Director of Finance)

5. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: -   pdf Barr. Leisure Park Association Grant Request – Tabled Motion.

6.  pdf Curbside Waste Collection RFP.

7.  pdf Draft Alternative Voting By-law.

8.  pdf Recreation Centre Maintenance and Property Services Building Budgets.

9.  pdf Certificate of Recognition Policy. (Warden Nickerson)

10. Road Priority List. (Councillor Mood-Nickerson)

11. pdf Barrington Bay Trail Maintenance. (Councillor Hatfield)

12.  pdf NSFM Update.

13. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

14. Adjournment.

AGENDA
SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL MEETING

Multi-Purpose Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
7:00 p.m.

1. Aproval of Agenda

2.  Consideration of Municipal Purchase of Tax Sale Property

3. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday February 14, 2023
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  Approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held pdf January 17th and Special Meeting held pdf January 31, 2023.

3. pdf Wesley Heritage Comm. Seniors Assoc. Grant Request - Presentation. (7:00 – 7:15 p.m.)
                                                                                             - Questions. (7:15 – 7:30 p.m.)

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: -  pdf Draft Alternative Voting By-law.

5.  pdf Code of Conduct Consultation – Sanctions and Investigator.

6.  pdf Sale of Surplus Vehicle – MODB2301.

7.  pdf  Draft Electronic Signature Policy.

8.  pdf C&D Debris Regulations and Guidelines Re: Treated Wood. (Deputy Warden Crook)

9. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

10. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday February 21, 2023
7:00 p.m.

(Councillor El-Jakl)

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held February 14, 2023.

3. Staff Sgt. Mark MacPherson, Shelburne Detachment Commander Re: Objectives and Initiatives. (7:00 -7:30 p.m.)

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: -  pdf Villagedale Community Assoc. Grant Request.

5. pdf Capital Plan Discussion.

6.  pdf Letter Re: Municipal Modernization.

7. Accessibility Advisory Committee Appointments.

8.  default C&D Disposal Site Tipping Fees.

9.  pdf NSFM Update.

10. Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms) (Warden Nickerson)

11. In-Camera Session Re: Acquisition of Property – MGA Section 22(2)(a) and Personnel Matters - MGA Section 22(2)(c)

12. Report on In-Camera Session.

13. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

14. Adjournment.

Special Committee of the Whole Council - Budget Meeting
Agenda
March 11, 2023
Conference Room, Municipal Administrative Centre
8:30 am

1. Welcome & Introduction

2. Revenues
          a. Property Tax Trends and Rates
          b. Property and Other Taxes
          c. Sales of Service
          d. Other Revenues
          e. Transfers and Grants

3. Reserves

4. Expenses – Part 1
          a. Mandatory Expenses
          b. General Government Services
          c. Protective Services

5. Expenses – Part 2
          a. Transportation Services
          b. Environmental Health

6. Expenses – Part 3

a. Public Health
b. Recreation and Cultural

7. Capital Budget

8. Summary & Next Steps

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday March 14, 2023
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2. default Approval of minutes of the last meeting held February 21, 2023.

3. Michele Matthews - Presentation RE: Policing Services. (7:00 – 7:30 p.m.)  default Presentation 1 -   default Presentation 2
                                   - Questions (7:30 – 7:45 p.m.)

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: - default Renaming of Cape Negro to Eel Bay.

5.  default Loan Guarantee for the Woods Harbour Shag Harbour Fire Department.

6.  default RFP - Acquisition and Development of Municipal Land – MODB2304

7.   default Regional Emergency Management Organization Intermunicipal Agreement.

8.  default Policy 42 “Municipal Grants and Sponsorship/Advertising Policy”. (Councillor El-Jakl)

9. In-Camera Session Re: Acquisition/Sale/Lease of Property – MGA Section 22(2)(a).

10. Report on In-Camera Session.

11. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

12. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday March 21, 2023
7:00 p.m.

(Councillor Hatfield)

1. Approval of Agenda.

2. default Approval of minutes of the last meeting held March 14, 2023.

3.  default Goose Lake Road Committee - Presentation – (7:00 – 7:30 p.m.)
                                                     - Questions – (7:30 – 7:45 p.m.)

4.  default Draft Budget Adjustments.

5. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:  default Draft amendments to Policy 42 Municipal Grants.

6. default RFP- Curbside Collection and Transportation of Source Separated Solid Waste – MODB2303.

7. Cape Sable Island Causeway. (Warden Nickerson)

8. Support Letter for Crosswalk near Bay Vista Apartments. (Councillor Mood-Nickerson)

9.  NSFM Update.

10. In-Camera Session Re: Personnel Matters – MGA Section 22(2)(c).

11. Report on In-Camera Session.

12. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

13. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday April 11, 2023
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  default Approval of minutes of the last meeting held March 21, 2023.

3.  default 2nd Draft 2023/2024 Budget. (7:00 p.m.)

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: -  default Draft amendments to Policy 42 Municipal Grants.
                                                                     - Kenny Road Acquisition Update.

5. default Policy 41 – Low Income Property Tax Exemption. (Warden Nickerson)

6.  default By-law No. 9 “Noise By-law”.

7.  default Petition to name Private Lane – Church Lane.

8. In-Camera Session Re: Acquisition of Property – MGA Section 22(2)(a).

9. Report on In-Camera Session.

10. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

11. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday April 18, 2023
7:00 p.m.

(Councillor Mood-Nickerson)

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  default Approval of minutes of the last meeting held April 11, 2023.

3. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: 

4. Michele Matthews - default Presentation RE: Policing Services. (7:00 – 7:30 p.m.)
                                  -  default Condensed Presentation.
                                  - Questions (7:30 – 7:45 p.m.)

5. Goose Lake Road Maintenance Fee Re: Camp Lease Holders and Woodcutting.

6.  default RFP – Real Estate Services – MODB2302.

7.  default Request for Letter of Support - Southern Nova Scotia Seasonal Worker Alliance.

8.  default Transfer of funds to GIC.

9.  NSFM Update.

10. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

11. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday May 9, 2023
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held April 18, 2023.

3. Staff Sgt. Mark MacPherson – Quarterly RCMP Report. (7:00 – 7:30 p.m.)

4.  Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:

5. Policies:
          a.  pdf Proposed Amendments to Policy 7 – Wood Cutting Policy and suggested fee.
          b.  pdf Proposed Amendments to Policy 8 – Remuneration & Benefits for Councillors.
          c. pdf Proposed Amendments to Policy 38 – C & D Disposal Site.
          d.  pdf Proposed Amendments to Policy 41 – Low Income Property Tax Exemption.
          e.  pdf Proposed Amendments to Policy 59 – Committees of Council.
          f.  pdf Proposed Amendments to Policy 89 – Community Litter Clean-up Program.
          g.  pdf Personnel Policy No. 3 – Employee Definition.

6.  pdf Flag Policy Re: Timeframe Limit Exemption Request.

7.  pdf Pride Month.

8. Review Camp Site Lease Annual Fee.

9.  pdf 2023 Volunteer Representative Recommendation.

10. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

11. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday May 16, 2023
7:00 p.m.

(Deputy Warden Crook)

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held May 9, 2023.

3. pdf Brenda LaGrandeur, Local Immigration Partnership Coordinator pdf , (7:00 – 7:15 p.m.)
                                                                                          Questions (7:15 – 7:30 p.m.)

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:

5.  pdf Grants to Organizations.

6.  pdf Bay Side Home Tax Exemption Request.

7.  pdf Asset Management Plan 2023-2032. 

8.  pdf Department of Public Works 3 Year Cost Sharing Agreement.

9. Sale of Former VIC Building.

10.  pdf Flag Policy Discussion. (Councillor Hatfield)

11. Additional Community Flagpole. (Councillor Hatfield)

12.  NSFM Update.

13. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

14. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday July 11, 2023
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held May 16, 2023.

3. Staff Sgt. Mark MacPherson – Quarterly RCMP Report. (7:00 – 7:30 p.m.)

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: –  pdf Bay Side Home Tax Exemption Request.

5. Policies:
          a.  pdf Draft Volunteer Policy.
          b.   pdf Proposed Amendments to Policy 59 Re: AAC Terms of Reference.

6.  pdf By-Law No. 9 “Noise By-law” Review.

7.  pdf Audit Committee Appointments.

8.  pdf Federal Fuel Charge Exemption for Volunteer Fire Departments.

9. Municipal Swimming Pool. (Councillor Mood-Nickerson)

10. pdf Lobster Capital of Canada Logo Application BLPA.

11.  pdf Request for Letter of Support Re: Seal Island Lighthouse.

12. pdf Grant Request – Bonny Castle Cemetery.

13. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

14. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday July 18, 2023
7:00 p.m.
(Councillor Hatfield)

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held July 11, 2023.

3. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: -

4. pdf IBPVFD Guarantee Resolution – Fire Truck Purchase.

5. Grant Requests:
          a.  pdf Samuel Wood Historical Society.
          b.  pdf Shelburne County Archives and Genealogical Society.
          c.  pdf Clyde River Society and Cemetery.
          d.  pdf Barrington and Area Chamber of Commerce.
          e.  pdf Barrington Hillside Cemetery Society.
          f.  pdf Old Farm Cemetery Society.
          g.  pdf Mount Pleasant Cemetery Company Incorporated.

6.  pdf Request Re: Purchase and Installation of webcam at Baccaro Lighthouse Picnic Park.

7. Monitoring Contract for Floating Dock at McGray Avenue, North East Point.

8. RFP MODB2305 – Architect Services for Community Health Centre.

9. pdf Local Clam Flats.

10.  pdf Road Name Petition Re: Civic Numbering.

11.  pdf NSFM Update.

12. In-Camera Session Re: Contract Negotiations – MGA Section 22(2)(e).

13. Report on In-Camera Session.

14. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

15. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday August 8, 2023
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held July 18, 2023.

3.  pdf Financial Report – Director of Finance. (7:00 p.m.)

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings -  pdf Draft new Noise By-law No. 9.

5. Policies:
          a.  pdf Policy No. 59 Policy on Committees of Council Re: Terms of References.
          b.  pdf Personnel Policy No. 15 – Sick Leave.

6.  pdf RFP MODB2305 – Architect Services for Community Health Centre.

7.  pdf AMANS Sponsorship Request.

8. In-Camera Session Re: Contract Negotiations – MGA Section 22(2)(e).

9. Report on In-Camera Session.

10. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

11. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday August 15, 2023
7:00 p.m.

(Councillor Mood-Nickerson)

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held August 8, 2023.

3. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:

4. Presentation - Kassia Regnier Re:  pdf FoodCycler Pilot Program. (7:00 – 7:15 p.m.)
                                                                                     Questions (7:15 – 7:30 p.m.)

5.  pdf DPW Cost Shared Paving Program.

6.  pdf Wesley Heritage Comm. Seniors Assoc. Grant Application 2023/24. (Deputy Warden Crook)

7.  pdf Correspondence Re: Provincial New Housing Development Projects.

8. Service Exchange Agreement: -  pdf MFCG Fact Sheet
                                                     -  pdf Agreement Impacts to MODB

9.  pdf Camping Facilities at Sand Hills Beach Provincial Park.

10.  pdf NSFM Update.

11. In-Camera Session Re: Acquisition of Property – MGA Section 22(2)(e).

12. Report on In-Camera Session.

13. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

14. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday September 12, 2023
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held August 15, 2023.

3. Presentation - Christy Conrad Re: Flag Policy. (7:00 – 7:15 p.m.)
                                                             Questions (7:15 – 7:30 p.m.)

4.  pdf Volunteer Policy – Proposed Amendment.

5.  pdf Account Write-offs.

6.  pdf Regional Planning Initiative Intermunicipal Agreement. 

7. Grant Requests: a.  pdf Doctor’s Cove Old Cemetery Association.
                               b.  pdf Chapel Hill Historical Society.

8.  pdf Staff Report Re: Tax Sale by Tender.

9.  pdf Staff Report Re: Food Cycler Pilot Project.

10.  pdf Beach Signage.

11. In-Camera Session Re: Sale of Municipal Property – MGA Section 22(2)(a).

12. Report on In-Camera Session.

13. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

14. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday September 19, 2023
7:00 p.m.

(Deputy Warden Crook)

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held September 12, 2023.

3. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: -  pdf Planning Initiative Intermunicipal Agreement.

4.  pdf Barrington Lake Wildfire Assessment Adjustments.

5.  Staff Report Re: Multi-Purpose Building at Ralph Creamer Atwood Memorial Ball Field.

6. pdf Road Name Petition Re: Civic Numbering.

7.  pdf Reforestation Proposal.

8.  NSFM Update.

9. In-Camera Session Re: Contract Negotiations – MGA Section 22(2)(e).

10. Report on In-Camera Session.

11. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

12. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday October 10, 2023
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held September 19, 2023.

3. Staff Sgt. Mark MacPherson – Quarterly RCMP Report. (7:00 – 7:30 p.m.)

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings -  pdf Planning Initiative Intermunicipal Agreement.

5.  pdf Good Will Club of Barrington Grant Request.

6.  pdf FRA Home and School Group Grant Request.

7.  pdf Draft Asset Retirement Obligation Policy.

8.  pdf Poor Cell Service.

9. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

10. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday October 17, 2023
7:00 p.m.

(Councillor El-Jakl)

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held October 10, 2023.

3. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: -

4. pdf Housing Presentation – Adrian Mason, Dept. of Mun. Affairs and Housing. (7:00 – 7:15 p.m.)
                                                                                                         Questions (7:15 – 7:30 p.m.)

5.  pdf Barrington Cemetery Association Grant Request.

6.  pdf Committee and Board Appointments for 2023-2024.

7.  pdf Set Meeting Dates for December, 2023.

8.  NSFM Update.

9. In-Camera Session Re: Contract Negotiations - MGA Section 22(2)(e) and Possible Sale of Municipal Property - MGA Section 22(2)(a)

10. Report on In-Camera Session.

11. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

12. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday November 14, 2023
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held October 17, 2023.

3.  pdf Financial Report – Director of Finance. (7:00 p.m.)

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: - pdf Regional Planning Initiative.

5.  pdf Staff Report Re: Agenda Preparation and Publication Standard Operating Procedures.

6. Policy 82 “Corporate Identity and Branding Policy” - pdf New Draft Policy –  pdf Current Policy.

7.  pdf Briefing Paper – Recreation Advisory and Marathon Committees.

8.  pdf Barrington/Clarks Harbour Satellite Dialysis Committee.

9.  pdf Discontinuation of Sidewalk near PetroCan Station.

10. In-Camera Session Re: Sale of Surplus Property – MGA Section 22(2)(a).

11. Report on In-Camera Session.

12. Agenda Items for Future Meetings.

13. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday November 21, 2023
7:00 p.m.

(Councillor Hatfield)

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held November 14, 2023.

3. Virtual Presentation by Flash Forest Re: Reforestation Proposal – 7:00 – 7:15 p.m.
                                                                                         Questions – 7:15 – 7:30 p.m.

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:

5.  pdf Sou’West Nova Transit Grant Application.

6.  pdf Staff Report Re: Live Streaming of Meetings.

7. pdf Potential Pause in the Digby-St. John Ferry Service.

8. pdf NSFM Update.

9. In-Camera Session Re: – MGA Section 22(2)(a).

10. Report on In-Camera Session.

11. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday December 5, 2023
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  Approval of minutes of the last meeting held November 21, 2023.

3. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:

4.  The Shelburne County Strong Fire Relief Benefit Presentation – 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
                                                                                       Questions – 7:30 – 7:45 p.m.

5.  Consideration of the installation of webcams.

6.  RFP Evaluation Report Re: Barrington Recreation Centre. 

7. Grant Requests - Atlantic Hall
                              - Evergreen Cemetery

8. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday January 9, 2024
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held December 5, 2023.

3. pdf Solar Power Presentation 7:00 – 7:15 p.m.
                          Questions - 7:15 – 7:30 p.m.

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:
                      -  pdf Staff Report Re: Agenda Preparation and Publication Standard Operating Procedures.
                      -   pdf Staff Report Re: Live Streaming of Meetings.

5.  pdf Draft amendments to Policy 87 “Data Protection Policy”.

6.  pdf Draft amendments to Policy 54 “Fire Response and Emergency Services”.

7. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday January 16, 2024
7:00 p.m.

(Councillor El-Jakl)

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held January 9, 2024.

3. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:

4.  pdf Presentation - Special Events Grant Request Re: UFO XPO - 7:00 – 7:15 p.m.
                                                                                   Questions - 7:15 – 7:30 p.m.

5. pdf 2024 Municipal Election.

6.  pdf Town of Clarks Harbour Wastewater Treatment Facility.

7.  pdf Endorsement of Ordering ¾ ton Truck for BPLTVFD.

8.  pdf Spring/Fall Clean up.

9. pdf NSFM Update.

10. In-Camera Session Re: MGA Section 22(2)(e).

11. Report on Closed Session.

12. Adjournment.

CANCELLED

 AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday February 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2. pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held January 16, 2024.

3. pdf Presentation – Our House Request - 7:00 – 7:15 p.m.
                                             Questions - 7:15 - 7:30 p.m.

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:
                    -  pdf Staff Report Re: Agenda Preparation and Publication Standard Operating Procedure.

5.  pdf Repeal Policy No. 33 “Returning Officer”.

6.  pdf Request from SCATVA for OHV Road Trail Letter of Support.

7.  pdf Commercial Development District.

8. pdf Barrington Lake Wildfire Tax Reductions.

9.  pdf Covering Municipal Pool.

10. In-Camera Session Re: – MGA Section 22(2)(a).

11. Report on In-Camera Session.

12. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday February 20, 2024
7:00 p.m.

(Councillor Mood-Nickerson )

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held January 16, 2024.

3. pdf Presentation – Our House - 7:00 – 7:15 p.m.
                             Questions - 7:15 – 7:30 p.m.

4. pdf Financial Report - 7:30 – 7:45 p.m.
              Questions - 7:45 – 8:00 p.m.

5. pdf Capital Plan Discussion.
              -  pdf Covering Municipal Pool.

6.  pdf Commercial Development District.

7.  pdf Barrington Lake Wildfire Tax Reduction.

8.  pdf Provincial Treated Wood Disposal Ban.

9.  pdf NSFM Update.

10. In-Camera Session Re: – MGA Section 22(2)(a).

11. Report on In-Camera Session.

12. Adjournment.

Special Budget Meeting
Agenda

March 9, 2024, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Conference Room, Municipal Administrative Centre

1. Welcome & Introduction

2. Revenues
          a. Property Tax Trends and Rates
          b. Property and Other Taxes
          c. Sales of Service
          d. Other Revenues
          e. Transfers and Grants

3. Reserves

4. Expenses – Part 1
          a. Mandatory Expenses
          b. General Government Services
          c. Protective Services

5. Expenses – Part 2
          a. Transportation Services
          b. Environmental Health

6. Expenses – Part 3
          a. Public Health
          b. Recreation and Cultural

7. Capital Budget

8. Summary & Next Steps

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday March 12, 2024

7:00 p.m. 

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting held pdf February 20th and special meeting held pdf March 9, 2024.

3. pdf Off-Shore Wind Presentation - 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
                                  Questions - 7:30 – 7:45 p.m.

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:

5.  pdf Request from Shelburne County Fish and Game Association

6. pdf Repeal Policy No. 33 “Returning Officer”.

7. pdf Request from SCATVA for OHV Road Trail Letter of Support.

8.  Loss of Housing units in Shelburne County.

9.  pdf Request from Barrington Lake Road Association.

10.  pdf Provincial Ambulance Service Act – Bill 338.

11.  pdf BMHS Gym Usage – Rosalin Nickerson “CARE” Fund Group.

12. Adjournment.



SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TO FOLLOW

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday March 19, 2024

7:00 p.m.
(Councillor Hatfield)  

1. Approval of Agenda.

2. Approval of minutes of the last meeting held  pdf March 12, 2024.

3. pdf Presentation – John and Sandra Sharr Re: Lr. Causeway Parking Area/Road. (7:00–7:30 p.m.)
                                                                                                                                     Questions (7:30- 7:45 p.m.)

4. RCMP Report. Cpl. Sara Laurie. (8:00 p.m.)

5.  pdf Outstanding Budget Items.

6. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:
               -  pdf Staff Report Re: Agenda Preparation and Publication Standard Operating Procedure.
               -  pdf Briefing Paper Re: Recreation Advisory and Marathon Committees.

7.  pdf NSFM Update.

8. Adjournment.  

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Council Chambers, Administrative Centre
Tuesday April 9, 2024
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda.

2. Approval of minutes of the last meeting held pdf March 19, 2024.

3. Presentation – pdf Our House - 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.                           
                            Questions - 7:30 – 7:45 p.m.

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:
                       -  pdf Request from John and Sandra Shaar Re: Lr. Causeway Parking Area/Road.     
                       -  pdf Outstanding Budget Item Re: Former VIC Building/Barrington Ballfield Washroom and Storage Facility.

5. Draft amendments -  pdf Policy 42 Re: Municipal Grants.
                                   -  pdf Policy 59 Re: Committees of Council

6. In-Camera Session Re: – MGA Section 22(2)(e) Re: Contract Negotiations.

7. Report on In-Camera Session.

8. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday April 16, 2024
7:00 p.m.

(Deputy Warden Crook)

1. Approval of Agenda.

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held April 9, 2024.

3.  pdf Shelburne County Fish and Game Association - 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
                                                             Questions - 7:30 – 7:45 p.m.

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings: -  Former VIC Building/Barrington Ballfield Washroom and Storage Facility.

5.  pdf Draft amendments to By-law No. 40 Re: Barrington Lake Road Maintenance and Improvement.

6.  2nd Draft 2024/25 Budget.

7.  NSFM Update.

8. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday May 14, 2024
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held April 16, 2024

3. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings

4.  pdf Barrington Lake Wildfire After-Action Review

5.  pdf Community Health Centre Design Update

6.  pdf Shediac 1st Annual Lobster Roll Challenge

7. Drone Display

8.  pdf New Service Exchange Agreement

9.  pdf Draft Amendments to Policy 41 - Low Income Property Tax Exemption Policy

10. In-Camera Session Re: MGA Section 22(2)(e) - Contract Negotiations

11. Report on In-Camera Session

12. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday May 21, 2024
7:00 p.m.

Councillor El-Jakl

1. Approval of Agenda

2. pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held May 14, 2024

3.  pdf Presentation Re: Two-Bag Recyclable System - Christine McClare & Angela Taylor

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings
          -  pdf Motions Relating to the Former Visitor Information Centre

5.  pdf Grants to Organizations

6.  pdf Sidewalk Crossing Improvements

7.  pdf NSFM Update

8. In-Camera Session Re: MGA Section 22(2)(e) - Contract Negotiations

9. Report on In-Camera Session

10. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre

Tuesday June 11, 2024
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda

2. Approval of  pdf minutes of the last meeting held May 21, 2024

3. 2024 Volunteer Representative Recommendation

4.  pdf Grants to Organizations

5.  pdf Tennis Court – Sherose Island

6.  pdf Cell Phone Service

7.  pdf Road Name Request

8. In-Camera Session Re: MGA Section 22(2)(c) – Personnel Matter

9. Report on In-Camera Session

10. Adjournment

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre

Tuesday June 18, 2024
7:00 p.m.

Councillor Mood-Nickerson

1. Approval of Agenda

2. Approval of  pdf minutes of the last meeting held June 11, 2024

3. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:
                a. Request from John and Sandra Shaar Re: Lr. Causeway Parking Area/Road

4. 2024 Municipal Bursary Selection

5.  pdf Tender Evaluation Report - MODB 2404 2024-2025 Half Ton Truck

6.  pdf NSFM Update

7. In-Camera Session Re: – MGA Section 22(2)(e) Contract Negotiations

8. Report on In-Camera Session

9. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre

Tuesday July 9, 2024
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held June 18, 2024

3.  pdf Presentation re: Congrès mondial acadien 2024

4.  pdf WREN Recruitment and Nomination Committee Composition Request

5.  pdf Recreation Centre Project – West Parking Area Paving

6.  pdf Land Title Transfer Request – Shag Harbour Incident Society

7.  pdf Draft Amendments to Personnel Policy 10 – Pension Plan

8.  pdf Draft Request for Proposals - Swimming Pool Facility Condition Assessment

9. Appointment to Bay Side Home Board of Directors

10. Noise By-Law Exemption Request – 151 Stirl’s Road

11. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre

Tuesday July 16, 2024
7:00 p.m.

(Councillor Hatfield) 

1. Approval of Agenda

2.  pdf Approval of the minutes of the last meeting held July 9, 2024

3.  pdf Kiack Brook Parking Lot Project Funding Update

4.  pdf Condition of the Cape Sable Island Causeway

5.  pdf Tender Evaluation Report - MODB 2403 Administrative Centre Flat Roof Replacement

6.  pdf New Arena Sponsorship Package

7.  pdf Grant to Organizations Requests 

8. In-Camera Session Re: MGA Section 22(2)(a) Sale of Municipal Property

9. Report on In-Camera Session

10. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre

Tuesday August 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held July 16, 2024

3.  pdf Presentation re: Dolly Parton Imagination Library

4. Matters Arising from the Previous Meetings

-  pdf Request from John and Sandra Shaar Re: Lr. Causeway Parking Area/Road

5.  pdf Proposal to Name the Barrington Municipal Recreation Center in Honor of Corey Mood

6.  pdf Goose Lake Road Association Charge Increase Request

7.  pdf Date of Amended Voter List

8. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre

Tuesday August 20, 2024
7:00 p.m.

(Deputy Warden Crook) 

1. Approval of Agenda

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held August 13, 2024

3.  pdf Presentation re: Patient Care Priority and Code Orange (Paula Sutherland)

4.  pdf Presentation re: Connect2 (Joel d’Entremont)

5.  pdf Financial Report

6.  pdf Cost Share Agreement 2023-2024 on the paving of subdivision (J class) Streets

7.  pdf Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency

8.  pdf Municipal Affairs and Housing – Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF)

9. Grants to Organizations -  pdf Parkdale Cemetery Association
                                           -  pdf Barrington Area Soccer Association
                                           -  pdf Barrington Cemetery Association (Riverdale)
                                           -  pdf Yarmouth Hospital Foundation

10.  pdf Goose Lake Road Association Camp Lease Petition

11.  pdf Mile High Offroad Racing Association Gravel Request

12. Building Official & Special Constable Appointment – Devan Waybret

13.  pdf RFP Evaluation Report – MODB 2402 Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena Canteen Services

14.  pdf NSFM Update

15. Adjournment

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre

Tuesday September 10, 2024
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda

2.  pdf Approval of  pdf minutes of the last meeting held August 20, 2024

3.  pdf Presentation:  pdf Shag Harbour Incident Society

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:

5.  pdf Tennis Court Assessment & Potential Upgrades

6.  pdf Tax Sale Process

7.  pdf Commercial Development District Improvement Plan By-law

8. October Meetings

9. In-Camera Session Re: – MGA Section 22(2)(e) Contract Negotiations

10. Report on In-Camera Session

11. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre

Tuesday September 17, 2024
7:00 p.m.

(Councillor George El-Jakl)

1. Approval of Agenda

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held September 10, 2024

3. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings

4.  pdf Policy No. 16 – Guidelines for Funding and Awarding a Bursary

5.  pdf Appointment of Auditors

6.  pdf Draft amendments to By-law No. 35 Goose Lake Road Association

7.  pdf RFP Evaluation Report – MODB 2405 Swimming Pool Facility Condition Assessment

8.  pdf Digital Signage Update

9.  pdf December Meetings

10.  pdf NSFM Update

11. Adjournment.

CANCELLED

CANCELLED

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held September 17, 2024

3.   pdf Presentation: SolarBank Corp 7:05 pm (30 minutes)

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:

5.  pdf Code of Conduct for Municipalities

6.   pdf Appointment to Committees

7.  pdf Draft Amendments to Policy No. 16 Guidelines for Funding and Awarding a Bursary

8. In-Camera Session Re: MGA Section 22(2)(a) Acquisition of Land

9. Report on In-Camera Session

10. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday November 19, 2024
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held November 12, 2024

3.  pdf Presentation: ProNova Volunteer Fire Brigade 7:05 p.m. (30 Minutes)

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:
             -  pdf Shag Harbour UFO Incident Society
             -  pdf Solar Bank Corp

5.  pdf Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development Program – Arena Accessibility

6.  pdf Live Stream Committee of the Whole Meetings

7.  pdf Changing Meeting Time of COW and Council

8.  pdf Grants to Organizations – Forest Ridge Academy Home & School

9. NSFM Update

10. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday December 3, 2024
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held November 19, 2024

3.  pdf Presentation: Western Regional Enterprise Network 7:05 pm (15 minutes)

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:
         -  pdf ProNova Volunteer Fire Brigade

5.  pdf Draft Amendments to Policy No. 16 Guidelines for Funding and Awarding a Bursary

6.  pdf RFP Evaluation Report – MODB2407 Banking Services

7.  pdf Advancing Accessibility and DEI Initiatives

8.  pdf Exploring Ideas/Possible Opportunities for Consolidation between Municipal Units

9.  pdf Advocacy for Healthcare Services and Proposal for a County-Wide Healthcare Needs Assessment

10. Adjournment.

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
Tuesday January 14, 2025
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda

2.  pdf Approval of minutes of the last meeting held December 3, 2024

3.  pdf Presentation: Introduction of the Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia and Introduction of the Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Fund (15 minutes) at 7:05 p.m.

4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:
            a.  pdf Draft Policy Changes No. 97 Municipal Asset Naming or Renaming Policy

5.  pdf Draft Policy Changes No. 54 Fire Response and Emergency Services

6.  pdf Changes to the Public Procurement Act

7. pdf Alzheimer Awareness Month

8.  pdf Increased Communication with RCMP/Meeting of RCMP Advisory Group

9.  pdf Organizational Structure for the New Recreation Centre

10.  Draft Strategic Plan Development Process

11.  pdf Draft Live Streaming and Video Recording of Meetings Policy

12.  pdf Municipality of Yarmouth – Public Hearing

13.  pdf Tender Evaluation Report – MODB2408 Surplus Vehicle & Equipment

14. Adjournment

AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL
Conference Room, Administrative Centre
January 21, 2025
7:00 p.m.

1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of minutes of the last meeting held January 14, 2025.
3. Presentation:
   1. pdf Sou West Nova Transit
4. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings:

5. New Business:
   1. pdf Digital Sign Update
   2. pdf IBPFD Purchase Endorsement
   3. pdf Shag Harbour Station Road Paving
6. For Information:
   1.   pdf NSFM Update
7. Adjournment

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