Wharton public meetings in 2023

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several municipal by-laws including a truck route and fire department regulations. They are also considering a $10,000 funding request for Springhill Ground Search and Rescue and a water leak adjustment policy.

• Public hearing regarding the deregistration of 40 Chapel Street, Springhill as a Municipal Heritage Property
• Second Reading of the Truck Route By-Law
• Approval of the Water Leak Adjustment Policy
• First Reading of the Fire Department By-Law
• Allocation of $10,000 for Springhill Ground Search and Rescue vehicle fleet expansion

COW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several policy updates and funding requests. Items include a new water leak adjustment policy, a fire department regulation by-law, and a request for search and rescue funding.

• Water Leak Adjustment Policy review
• By-Law to Establish and Regulate the Fire Departments
• Request to waive ice rental fees for U13 AAA Truro Bearcats Provincial Tournament bid
• $10,000 funding request for Springhill Ground Search and Rescue
• Dangerous or Unsightly Policy Comparative Review

Special Council Meeting

The council will review audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023. Additionally, members will consider a feasibility study for geothermal energy in greenhouse food production and support a funding application for the Parrsboro Waterline Replacement project.

• Approval of Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023
• Feasibility study for geothermal energy with potential $40,000 operating reserve withdrawal
• Funding application for the Parrsboro Waterline Replacement project

In Camera

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Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several organizational policies including a compressed four-day work week. They are also considering first readings for a land rezoning in New Prospect, a truck route by-law, and a development agreement for the Higgins Mountain Wind Project.

• First reading of rezoning PID 25477431 from Rural Resource to Rural Industrial at 3331 Highway 2, New Prospect
• Approval of the Compressed 4-Day Work Week Policy
• First reading of the Truck Route By-Law
• First reading of the Higgins Mountain Energy Wind Project Development Agreement
• Appointment of Cory DeWitt as Building Official

In Camera

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COW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several policy amendments and municipal updates. Discussions include a proposed four-day work week policy and a potential letter of concern regarding the Scotiabank branch closure in Pugwash.

• Proposed Compressed 4-Day Work Week Policy
• Amendment to Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy Schedule A
• Council Meetings and Proceedings Policy amendment
• Letter of concern regarding Scotiabank Pugwash branch closure
• Public hearing presentation by Cumberland Public Libraries

In Camera

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Special COW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing an application to alter a Municipal Heritage Property at Advocate United Church. The committee, acting as the Heritage Advisory Committee, will consider recommending approval of this application to the Municipal Council.

• Application for alteration of Municipal Heritage Property: Advocate United Church

Special Council Meeting

The Council is considering several actions regarding land use and property divestiture. Items include a proposed rezoning for multi-unit residential use, the sale of multiple surplus properties via RFP, and an application to alter the Advocate United Church.

• Rezoning PID 25228214 from Parks and Open Space to Multi-unit Residential
• Divestiture of 25 and 53 Junction Road, Springhill via RFP
• Divestiture of lands adjacent to Robertson Ave, Springhill via RFP
• Appointment of Samantha Stewart as Building Official
• Heritage application to alter the Advocate United Church

Council Meeting

The Wharton Council meeting on October 25, 2023, includes discussions regarding land use and heritage properties. The agenda features public hearings for rezoning in Little River and second readings for Wentworth Station. The council will also address the deputy mayor election and Extended Producer Responsibility.

• Public hearing for Mervil Rushton Building Movers (2020) Limited rezoning in Little River
• Second reading of rezonings for PIDs 25358581 and 25267402 in Wentworth Station
• Motion to opt into Extended Producer Responsibility with Divert NS
• Heritage designation application for Mattinson Hansford Cemetery at 536 Hansford Road
• Deregistration application for Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church

COW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several municipal items including heritage property applications and policy amendments. Discussion includes proposed changes to solid waste collection routes and a potential rescheduling of December council meetings.

• Update on 'In The Works - A Social Enterprise' by Corey Hunter-Chiasson
• Proposed amendment to the Council Meetings and Proceedings Policy
• Discussion of Solid Waste Collection Routes
• Heritage registration application for Mattinson Hansford Cemetery at 536 Hansford Road
• Public hearing proposal for heritage deregistration of 40 Chapel Street, Springhill

In Camera

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Special Council Meeting

The Council is conducting public hearings regarding multiple properties identified as dangerous or unsightly. The session includes recommendations to issue demolition orders for various locations in Springhill, Pugwash, and River Hebert.

• Demolition order: 15 Pioneer Street, Springhill
• Demolition order: 9609 Highway 6, Pugwash
• Demolition order: 33 South Street, Springhill
• Demolition order: 147 Herrett Road, Springhill
• Demolition order: 205 Main Street, Springhill

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several land rezoning requests for Wentworth Station, Little River, Gulf Shore, and Parrsboro. Additionally, they are considering the sale of surplus property in Springhill and the creation of two new staff positions.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning for Scallion-Powell at Wentworth Station
• First Reading: Rezoning PID 25446477 (Mervil Rushton Building Movers) from Rural Resource to Lower Density Residential in Little River
• Second Reading: Rezoning PID 25451535 (Feldershore Properties Limited) from Agricultural to Recreational Residential in Gulf Shore
• Second Reading: Multiple rezonings for Sargent & Perrin in Parrsboro
• Sale of surplus property at 242 McGee Street, Springhill for $12,000.00 plus HST

COW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposal to repeal the Carbon Surcharge Fund Policy and reallocate remaining funds to a local non-profit. The agenda also includes discussions on residential waste reroutes, rescheduling future meetings, and the Wallace Area Rate.

• Repeal of Carbon Surcharge Fund Policy
• Miller Solid Waste Routes presentation by Jeff Traver
• Wallace Area Rate discussion
• Rescheduling of October Committee of the Whole meeting

In Camera

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Special Council Meeting

The council is reviewing Fire Department capital projects for Springhill and Parrsboro fire stations. A motion proposes increasing the total capital budget from $2.4 million to $6,357,400. This increase would be funded through $3,957,400 in capital borrowing.

• Increase Springhill and Parrsboro fire station capital budget to $6,357,400
• Proposed capital borrowing of $3,957,400 for fire station projects

Special Council Meeting

The meeting includes public hearings for rezoning requests in Gulf Shore and Parrsboro. Council will also consider first readings for rezonings in Wentworth Station and a request to use social media for development notices. Additionally, the agenda covers contracts for local hockey clubs and a vehicle lift installation.

• Public hearings for rezoning requests at Gulf Shore and Parrsboro
• First reading of rezoning for PIDs 25358581 and 25267402 in Wentworth Station
• Request to allow social media for public planning and development notices
• Approval of 2023-24 agreements for Cumberland Blues and Springhill Coal Miners hockey clubs
• $41,815.08 contract award to Nova Truck Centres for a vehicle lift

Council approved 2023-24 agreements for the Cumberland Blues and Springhill Coal Miners hockey clubs. A contract for a vehicle lift was awarded to Nova Truck Centres, and the first reading of a rezoning amendment for two PIDs in Wentworth Station was approved.

• Approved first reading of rezoning for PID 25358581 and 25267402 to Recreational Residential (RRec)
• Approved request to Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs to allow social media for public planning notices instead of newspapers
• Approved 2023-24 Agreement with Cumberland Blues Hockey Club
• Approved 2023-24 Agreement with Springhill Coal Miners SR A Men’s Hockey Club, contingent on payment of 2022-23 ice fee balance
• Awarded RFP-MCC-2306 for a Four Post Vehicle Lift to Nova Truck Centres for $41,815.08

In Camera

The provided document for the August 24, 2023, Wharton In Camera meeting contains only procedural software interface text. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are recorded in this agenda.

Special Council Meeting

The Council is meeting to review proposed changes to the Ice Allocation Policy. Additionally, they are considering a motion to purchase a new rescue vehicle.

• Approval of revisions to the Ice Allocation Policy
• Purchase of 2023 F550 4x4 Crew Cab Rescue Vehicle for $270,694 plus $13,264.01 HST (total $283,958.01)

Council approved the purchase of a 2023 F550 4x4 Crew Cab Rescue Vehicle and revisions to the Ice Allocation Policy.

• Approved purchase of 2023 F550 4x4 Crew Cab Rescue Vehicle for $283,958.01 (including non-recoverable HST)
• Approved revisions to the Ice Allocation Policy
• Approved the meeting agenda

Special Council Meeting

The Council is meeting to discuss a Three Year J Class Agreement. A motion has been recommended to authorize the Mayor and CAO to sign Cost Share Agreement No. 2023-008.

• Authorization of Cost Share Agreement No. 2023-008

The Municipality of the County of Cumberland authorized the Mayor and CAO to sign Cost Share Agreement No. 2023-008 regarding a Three Year J Class Agreement.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Authorized Mayor and CAO to sign Cost Share Agreement No. 2023-008

Special Council Meeting

Council approved a contract for a new highway plow/salt truck and authorized funding requests for local associations. Members also approved the first reading of several rezoning amendments in Parrsboro and funding for sod at the Pugwash Library.

• Approved first reading of Land Use Bylaw amendments for 10 rezonings in Parrsboro
• Forwarded Ice Allocation Policy revisions to the next meeting for consideration
• Approved request to receive and disburse up to $12,000 from Christie-Smith Community Fund to Heritage Models Association
• Approved request to receive and disburse up to $25,000 from Christie-Smith Community Fund to Parrsboro Creative Arts Association
• Awarded RFP-MCC-2305 for one highway plow/salt truck to Nova Truck Centres for $370,229.50
• Approved $8,800 plus tax for additional sod at the Pugwash Library

Council Meeting

The Council will review several land use amendments and potential demolition orders for various properties. Additionally, they are considering a water meter contract for Springhill and adjustments to tax exemption policies.

• Award of $1,024,667.92 contract to Neptune Technology Group Canada Co. for Springhill water meters
• Demolition orders for 7949 Highway 321 (Rockley), 207 Main Street (Springhill), 88 Beaverdam Road (Parrsboro), and 111 Main Street (Springhill)
• Rezoning requests for PID 25451535 (Gulf Shore) and PID 25166851 (Sutherlands Lake/Urquhart-Victoria)
• Increase of Low Income Tax Exemption amounts to $34,400 income and $505 exemption
• Disbursement of up to $5,000 for Cobequid Fun-Tones and up to $15,000 for Meadow Park Recreation Group

Council approved a contract for water meter installation in Springhill and voted to continue with the current policing provider. Several rezoning amendments and tax policy updates were approved. The council also issued demolition orders for two properties following public hearings.

• Awarded $1,024,667.92 contract to Neptune Technology Group Canada Co. for Springhill water meters
• Accepted recommendation to proceed with current policing provider and enter discussions with RCMP and Department of Justice
• Issued Demolition Orders for 7949 Highway 321, Rockley and 207 Main St, Springhill
• Approved second reading for rezoning PID 25166851 from Agricultural to Recreational Residential
• Approved amendments to Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy
• Increased Low-Income Tax Exemption income cut-off to $34,400 and exemption to $505
• Approved $24,919.34 adjustment to eliminate Biggs Drive Water Association historical deficit
• Approved first reading to rezone PID 25451525 from Agricultural to Recreational Residential

COW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several municipal items including a water meter contract award and multiple rezoning public hearings. The committee is also considering tax exemption policy updates and community fund requests.

• Rezoning of Bragg Lumber Company Ltd. at Sutherland Lake
• Rezoning of Urquhart-Victoria/Hansford Road (PID 25166851)
• Proposed $1,024,667.92 contract for Springhill water meter installation
• Request for up to $5,000 for Cobequid Fun-Tones via Christie-Smith Community Fund
• Request for up to $15,000 for Meadow Park Recreation Group playground revamp

The Committee of the Whole forwarded several items to the June 28 Council meeting, including a water meter contract for Springhill and updates to tax exemption policies. Council also accepted a signage petition and requested an update on property valuation appeals.

• Forwarded $1,024,667.92 Springhill water meter contract to June 28 meeting
• Forwarded Low-Income Tax Exemption Policy update (CPI increase of 7.5%) to June 28 meeting
• Forwarded Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy amendments to June 28 meeting
• Accepted signage petition from Cumberland County residents and businesses
• Forwarded request to disburse up to $5,000 to Cobequid Fun-Tones to June 28 meeting
• Forwarded request to disburse up to $15,000 to Meadow Park Recreation Group to June 28 meeting
• Forwarded motion to appoint Pat Boyce, Mike McKenzie, and Avery Withrow as Building Officials to June 28 meeting
• Denied request for staff and Council indigenous cultural awareness training

Special Council Meeting

Council approved grants to organizations for the 2023/2024 fiscal year totaling $808,350. A transfer of $97,600 from Green Space reserves was authorized to fund specific grants. Additionally, a surplus of $4,250 was allocated to the Oxford Arena Association.

• Approved 2023/2024 grants to organizations totaling $808,350
• Approved transfer of $97,600 from Green Space reserves for identified grants
• Allocated $4,250 grants surplus plus $10,000 to the Oxford Arena Association

Special Council Meeting

The Council is meeting to consider the final budget report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. This includes discussions on estimated revenues, departmental expenditures, property tax rates, and sewage collection fees.

• 2023/2024 Budget estimates totaling $36,406,661 in revenue
• General residential tax rate of $1.14 per $100 of assessment
• General commercial tax rate of $2.71 per $100 of assessment
• General Capital Budget of $16,740,708 and Water Utility Capital Budget of $4,864,121
• Authorization to borrow up to $11,500,000 from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Council approved the 2023/2024 budget with total revenue of $36,406,661 and set residential and commercial tax rates. The council also approved capital budgets for general and water utilities and authorized a borrowing resolution for current expenditures.

• Approved 2023/2024 revenue and expenditure estimates totaling $36,406,661
• Set general residential tax rate at $1.14 and commercial at $2.71 per $100 assessment
• Approved sewage collection and treatment rates for multiple systems
• Set rural street light rate at $33.49 per assessment account
• Approved Jackson’s Point Road Association private road rate of $34.16 per account
• Approved village rates for River Hebert and Pugwash Village Commissions
• Set 2023/24 tax levy due date as July 14, 2023
• Approved $16,740,708 General Capital Budget and $4,864,121 Water Utility Capital Budget

Council Meeting

The Council is considering several land use changes and a noise by-law amendment. They are also reviewing a request for playground funding and a road maintenance agreement renewal.

• Second Reading of the Noise By-Law amendment
• Rezoning of Bragg Lumber Sutherlands Lake (PID 25267543) to Recreational Residential
• Rezoning of Urquhart-Victoria/Hansford Road (PID 25166851) to Recreational Residential
• Request for Hastings Road Recreation Society to receive up to $25,000 from the Christie Community Foundation
• Renewal of the Road Maintenance Agreement for Pier Rd with Parrsboro and Area Harbour Commission

Council approved a request to receive and disburse up to $25,000 for a playground and renewed a road maintenance agreement. The body also advanced two rezoning requests to first reading and approved a second reading for a noise by-law amendment.

• Approved Second Reading of the By-Law to amend the Noise By-Law
• Approved First Reading to rezone PID 25267543 (Bragg Lumber Sutherlands Lake) from Rural Resource to Recreational Residential
• Approved First Reading to rezone PID 25166851 (Urquhart-Victoria/Hansford Road) from Agricultural to Recreational Residential
• Approved request to receive up to $25,000 from Christie Community Foundation for Hastings Road Recreation Society playground costs
• Approved renewal of Road Maintenance Agreement with Parrsboro and Area Harbour Commission
• Appointed Brian Wood as Building Official, Fire Inspector, and Development Officer

COW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing two rezoning applications, a funding request for a playground, and several other items before forwarding recommendations to the May 24 Regular Council meeting. They will also discuss land-use bylaw setbacks, a road maintenance agreement renewal, and a request for service extension from the Village of Pugwash.

• First reading of rezoning PID 25267543 (Bragg Lumber) from Rural Resource to Recreational Residential
• First reading of rezoning PID 25166851 (Urquhart-Victoria/Hansford Road) from Agricultural to Recreational Residential
• Request to receive up to $25,000 from Christie Community Foundation for Hastings Road Recreation Society playground
• Renewal of Road Maintenance Agreement with Parrsboro and Area Harbour Commission (Pier Rd)
• Request for service extension from Village of Pugwash

The Committee of the Whole forwarded two land-use rezoning amendments and a request for $25,000 in Christie Community Foundation funding for a playground to the May 24 Council meeting. Council also directed staff to review by-law enforcement policies and investigate a service extension request from the Village of Pugwash.

• Forwarded first reading for rezoning PID 25267543 to Recreational Residential (Carried)
• Forwarded first reading for rezoning PID 25166851 to Recreational Residential (Carried)
• Requested staff report on RREC zone setbacks for June meeting (Carried)
• Forwarded $25,000 Christie Community Foundation funding request for Hastings Road Recreation Society playground to May 24 meeting (Carried)
• Forwarded decision to renew Pier Rd Road Maintenance Agreement with Parrsboro and Area Harbour Commission to May 24 meeting (Carried)
• Requested staff jurisdictional review and draft policy for By-Law Enforcement (Carried)
• Directed staff to engage with Village of Pugwash regarding service extension request and cost estimates (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

Council approved three infrastructure contracts, including road rehabilitation and watermain replacement. Total funding for the Junction Road and Athol Road projects was approved at $10,068,065.

• Awarded Junction Road Rehabilitation Project to Dexter Construction Company Ltd for $7,292,000 plus HST (Carried)
• Awarded Athol Road Watermain Replacement Project to Cumberland Paving and Contracting for $2,361,912 plus HST (Carried)
• Approved total budget and capital funding of $10,068,065 for Junction Road and Athol Road projects (Carried)
• Awarded T-MCC-2304 Paving of Municipal Streets Parrsboro and Springhill Communities to Cumberland Paving & Contracting for $830,111.00 plus HST (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Council is meeting to discuss updates to the noise by-law, fire department policies, and an advertising policy. They are also reviewing funding requests for community projects and appointing citizens to advisory boards.

• First reading of a By-Law to amend the Noise By-Law
• Request to receive up to $20,000 from Christie Community Foundation for a Southampton Community Centre playground
• Request to receive up to $7,400 from Christie Community Foundation for Fundy Winds Marsh site improvements
• Approval of Option 1 for artwork installation on the Pugwash Library
• Amendments to Fire Department Registration Policy # FS07-02

Council approved the first reading of an amendment to the Noise By-Law and updated the Fire Department Registration Policy and Advertising and Promotions Policy. The board also approved the disbursement of Christie Community Foundation funds for a playground and site improvements. Several citizen appointments to local boards and committees were ratified.

• Approved First Reading of By-Law to amend the Noise By-Law
• Approved amendments to Fire Department Registration Policy # FS07-02
• Approved draft Advertising and Promotions Policy 21-03
• Approved re-appointment of Alison Lair to Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee for 2023
• Approved Option 1 for artwork installation on the Pugwash Library
• Approved forwarding correspondence to MP regarding RCMP retroactive pay costs
• Approved disbursement of up to $20,000 from Christie Community Foundation to Southampton Community Centre for a playground
• Approved disbursement of up to $7,400 from Christie Community Foundation to Fundy Winds Marsh Society for site improvements

COW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several items to forward to the April 26 Regular Council meeting, including a noise by-law amendment, a fire department registration policy update, an advertising policy, and a request to ban aerial glyphosate spraying. They will also consider funding requests for the Southampton Community Centre playground and Fundy Winds Marsh Society site improvements. The agenda includes routine approvals, reports, and a presentation from the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark.

• Noise By-Law amendment to be forwarded to Council
• Fire Department Registration Policy FS07-02 amendments
• Request to ban aerial spraying of glyphosate in Cumberland County
• Southampton Community Centre: up to $20,000 from Christie Foundation for playground
• Fundy Winds Marsh Society: up to $7,400 for site improvements

The Committee of the Whole defeated a motion to request a ban on aerial glyphosate spraying from various government levels. Several other items, including noise by-law revisions and funding requests for community centers, were forwarded to the April 26 Regular Council meeting for consideration.

• Denied request to seek ban on aerial spraying of glyphosate in Cumberland County
• Approved forwarding Noise By-Law amendments to April 26 meeting
• Approved forwarding Fire Department Registration Policy amendments to April 26 meeting
• Approved forwarding draft Advertising and Promotions Policy 21-03 to April 26 meeting
• Approved forwarding re-appointment of Alison Lair to Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee to April 26 meeting
• Approved forwarding Pugwash Library artwork Option 1 to April 26 meeting
• Approved forwarding resolution and letter regarding retroactive RCMP costs to April 26 meeting
• Approved forwarding funding requests for Southampton Community Centre ($20,000) and Fundy Winds Marsh Society ($7,400) to April 26 meeting

Special Council Meeting

The Council is meeting to discuss a report from Chief Administrative Officer Greg Herrett. The body is considering a motion to approve the issuance of a Request for Proposals for Municipal Policing Services based on a recommendation from the Policing Services Options Review Committee.

• Request for Proposals for Municipal Policing Services

The Cumberland Municipal Council met for a special session to address policing services. Council accepted the recommendation of the Policing Services Options Review Committee and approved the issuance of a Request for Proposals for Municipal Policing Services.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Approved the issuance of the Request for Proposals for Municipal Policing Services

In Camera

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Council Meeting

The Cumberland Council is meeting to decide on several administrative and financial matters, including repealing and replacing surplus property policies, approving a spring debenture for culvert replacements, setting minimum bids for tax sale properties, and authorizing CRA access. They will also hear presentations on glyphosate spraying and a library art installation, and consider funding requests for a youth engagement project and the Pugwash Farmers' Market.

• Repeal Divestiture of Surplus Real Property Policy 17-01; approve new Sale of Usable and Non-Usable Municipally Owned Property policies
• Spring 2023 debenture: Whitehall Road Culverts Replacement $600,846
• Set minimum bid of $1,000 for six adjourned properties from Feb 9, 2023 tax sale
• Declare 242 McGee St., Springhill (PID 25239336) surplus and sell at fair market value
• Approve $13,500 for Mitacs Pathways to Resiliency research project

Council updated policies regarding the sale of municipally owned property and approved temporary borrowing for infrastructure. Several funding requests for community projects and the dissolution of the CJSMA were also approved.

• Repealed Divestiture of Surplus Real Property Policy 17-01 and approved new sale policies for usable and non-usable municipal property
• Approved $600,846 in temporary borrowing for Whitehall Road Culverts Replacement
• Set a minimum bid of $1,000 for six adjourned properties from the February 9, 2023 tax sale
• Authorized Greg Herrett and Aimee Hirtle to access CRA Account information
• Approved sale of 242 McGee St., Springhill by public tender by sealed bid at fair market value
• Approved resolution for the dissolution of the CJSMA
• Approved $13,500 for the Pathways to Resiliency research project
• Approved request for Pugwash Farmers’ Market to receive up to $15,000 from the Christie Community Foundation

COW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several policy revisions regarding municipal property and upcoming spring debenture issues. Members are also considering funding proposals for research, community hubs, and local organizations.

• Whitehall Road Culverts Replacement: $600,846
• Pathways to Resiliency research project: $13,500
• Pugwash Farmers' Market Christie-Smith Community Fund request: up to $15,000
• Divestiture of Surplus Real Property Policy 17-01 revision
• Amherst Little League yearly grant request

The Committee of the Whole approved forwarding requests for research funding, property policy revisions, and a grant for the Pugwash Farmers’ Market to the full Council. They also decided to request more provincial funding for senior safety and better signage for the National Historic Site of Beaubassin.

• Forwarded $13,500 funding for Pathways to Resiliency research project to Council
• Approved sending a letter to Provincial Government requesting increased funding for Cumberland Senior Safety Program
• Referred repeal of Policy 17-01 and new property sale policies to Council
• Referred $600,846 temporary borrowing resolution for Whitehall Road Culverts Replacement to Council
• Forwarded request for up to $15,000 for Pugwash Farmers’ Market Community Hub to Council
• Directed staff to refer Amherst Little League grant request to the budget process
• Approved sending a letter to Parks Canada requesting improved signage for National Historic Site of Beaubassin
• Proclaimed March 2023 as Kidney Month

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several high-cost infrastructure projects and a land-use by-law amendment. The meeting includes presentations on glyphosate spraying and trail development, as well as a proposal for fire department remuneration.

• Early approval of capital projects: Junction Road Rehabilitation ($6,013,280), Athol Road Water Line Replacement ($1,449,228), Water Meters ($1,200,000), Springhill Capital Paving ($755,688), and Parrsboro Capital Paving ($461,709)
• Second reading of rezoning for PID 25070723, Hwy 2, Fort Lawrence (MacArthurs Mini Sheds Ltd)
• Proposed one-time $5,000 payment to each Cumberland County fire department for Hurricane Fiona response
• Budget increase for Springhill Water Treatment Access Systems from $94,000.00 to $127,300.00
• Approval of amended Fees Policy 18-12

Council approved several major infrastructure projects, including road rehabilitation and water line replacements. The board also established a fire service review committee and approved a one-time payment to county fire departments.

• Approved $9,889,915 for five capital projects including Junction Road Rehabilitation and water meters
• Approved $5,000 one-time payment to each Cumberland County fire department
• Established an ad hoc 'Review Committee' for fire service model changes
• Approved second reading to rezone PID 25070723, Highway 2, Fort Lawrence
• Increased Springhill Access System project budget from $94,000 to $127,300
• Approved Fees Policy with CIBC room rates set at $100/half day and $200/full day
• Approved $1,000 grant for the Chignecto East Regional Science Fair
• Deferred motion to request ban on aerial glyphosate spraying

In Camera

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COW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposal to increase the Springhill Access System project budget and amendments to the Fees Policy. The body is also discussing road salting requests and new C&D regulations.

• Proposed budget increase for Springhill Access System project from $94,000.00 to $127,300.00
• Amendment to Fees Policy 18-12
• Request to Minister of Public Works to rescind sanding-only policy for Tyndal Road, Route 366
• Presentation by Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC)
• Briefing request on new C&D regulations and impacts on MCC facilities

The Committee of the Whole approved a request to the Minister of Public Works to rescind the sanding-only policy for Tyndal Road. Several items, including a fees policy amendment and a budget increase for the Springhill Access System, were forwarded to the February 22nd Regular Council Meeting.

• Approved request to Minister of Public Works to rescind sanding-only policy for Tyndal Road (Route 366)
• Forwarded Fees Policy 18-12 amendment to February 22nd Regular Council Meeting
• Forwarded decision to increase Springhill Access System project budget from $94,000.00 to $127,300.00 to February 22nd Regular Council Meeting
• Directed staff to prepare briefing on C&D regulations and impacts on MCC facilities for March 2023 meeting
• Forwarded motion to reschedule March 2023 meeting dates to February 22nd Regular Council Meeting
• Proclaimed February 2023 as African Heritage Month

Council Meeting

Council will consider awarding a 5-year, $12.6 million solid waste collection contract to Miller Waste Systems. Other items include second reading of a rezoning for recreational cottage lots on Valley Road, approval of a tax exemption for The Sunset Community, and a $12,500 grant for the Advocate District Development Association.

• Award of RFP-22-62 to Miller Waste Systems for $12,608,684 over 5 years
• Second reading to rezone PID 25088600 (Valley Road) from Rural Resource to Recreational Residential
• Approval of amended Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy, including a request from The Sunset Community
• Sale of 213 Main Street, Springhill to Jamie Merritt for $13,000
• Regional grant of $12,500 to Advocate District Development Association for community centre upgrades

Council awarded a five-year solid waste contract and approved several policy amendments. The board also authorized the sale of a property in Springhill and provided a grant for a community center in Advocate Harbour.

• Awarded RFP-22-62 to Miller Waste Systems Inc. for $12,608,684 over 5 years
• Approved second reading to rezone PID 25088600, Valley Road from Rural Resource to Recreational Residential
• Approved amended Workplace Wellness Policy
• Approved amended Tax and Exemption Policy
• Approved Cumberland Business Connector agreement between the Town of Amherst and the Municipality
• Approved sale of 213 Main St. Springhill (PID 25234691) to Jamie Merritt for $13,000.00
• Approved $12,500 grant to Advocate District Development Association for Log Building upgrades

In Camera

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COW

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to conduct public hearings for land use by-law amendments and discuss a tax reduction policy. The body will also consider a request for a moratorium on aerial glyphosate spraying and explore a new marketing levy.

• Public hearing to rezone PID 25070723, Highway 2, Fort Lawrence (MacArthurs Mini Sheds Ltd.)
• Public hearing to rezone PIDs 25171505, 25363169, & 25171489, Fox Harbour Road (Gary Oxley et al)
• Proposed CDR Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy, including a request from The Sunset Community
• Discussion on a request for the Province of Nova Scotia to impose a moratorium on aerial glyphosate spraying
• Proposed discussions with the Town of Amherst regarding a marketing levy

Council decided to write down approximately $30,000 in unrecovered costs for the Biggs Drive Registered Private Water Association to facilitate future discussions. The board also agreed to explore a marketing levy with the Town of Amherst and tourism stakeholders.

• Approved writing down approximately $30,000 in unrecovered costs for Biggs Drive Registered Private Water Association
• Approved entering discussions with Town of Amherst and tourism stakeholders regarding a marketing levy
• Forwarded approval of the Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy to the January 25, 2023 session
• Approved directing staff to encourage Cornerstone to apply for non-profit grants
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes

In Camera

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.