Maple Hills Rural Community public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and empty fields. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.
Council approved the 2025 operating budget and established specific tax rates for five local districts. Additionally, the council authorized year-end transfers from the 2024 General Operating Fund into reserve funds.
- Adopted 2025 total operating budget of $6,235,404
- Approved 2025 warrant of $5,785,395
- Set tax rates for Shediac LD (0.4785), Dundas LD (0.4830), Moncton LD (0.4767), Painsec Junction LD (0.5267), and Irishtown LD (0.5088)
- Approved $105,000 transfer from 2024 General Operating Fund to General Operating Reserve Fund
- Approved $87,000 transfer from 2024 General Operating Fund to General Capital Reserve Fund
Committee of the Whole
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The Committee of the Whole of the Maple Hills Rural Community met on November 26, 2024. The only substantive item was a presentation by the CAO/Clerk on the 2025 budget; the minutes record no decision, vote, or recommendation on it. Council adopted the agenda, went into and returned from a closed session, and adjourned at 8:11 pm. No other business was decided.
- Agenda adopted as circulated (unanimous)
- Council constituted in closed session (unanimous)
- Council returned to Committee of the Whole meeting (unanimous)
- 2025 budget presented by CAO/Clerk; no decision recorded
- Meeting adjourned at 8:11 pm
Regular Council Meeting
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Council unanimously adopted By-Law A-08 on dog control services after three readings. It also approved a resolution to begin the rezoning process for 153 Saffron Drive from Residential to Rural Area to allow a vehicle repair garage, with a public hearing set for January 21, 2025. Hanna Downey was appointed CAO, Clerk, and Treasurer.
- Adopted By-Law A-08 on dog control services (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning process for 153 Saffron Drive to Rural Area Zone for vehicle garage (unanimous)
- Appointed Hanna Downey as CAO, Clerk, and Treasurer (unanimous)
Committee of the Whole
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The Maple Hills Committee of the Whole met on November 12, 2024, and voted unanimously to adopt the meeting agenda as circulated. The council also received a presentation from the Interim CAO and discussed the 2025 budget before adjourning the meeting.
- Adopted the agenda as circulated (carried unanimously)
Committee of the Whole
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The Committee of the Whole met on November 12, 2024, and discussed the 2025 budget for Maple Hills Rural Community. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with only the agenda adopted and the meeting adjourned.
- Adopted the agenda as circulated (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting at 9:45 pm
Committee of the Whole
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The Committee of the Whole met on October 22, 2024, and received presentations from the Interim CAO/Assistant Clerk on the 2025 budget and on procurement. No decisions were made on these items; the meeting was adjourned at 9:09 pm.
- Agenda adopted unanimously
- Meeting adjourned at 9:09 pm
Regular Council Meeting
The Maple Hills Rural Community Council agenda for the October 15, 2024 meeting contains only generic headings and placeholders. No specific items, proposals, or decisions are detailed in the document. Consequently, there are no concrete agenda items to report.
Maple Hills Rural Community council adopted By-Law A-07 on police protection services after three readings, and gave first and second readings by title to By-Law A-08 on dog control services. Council also approved a $500 grant to the Irishtown Community Centre for an outdoor skating rink and authorized an Emergency Mutual Aid Agreement with 17 named municipalities and communities. All recorded motions carried unanimously. Deputy Mayor Chad Martin declared a conflict of interest on Item 11.a (grant requests) and did not vote on that item.
- Adopted By-Law A-07 on police protection services after 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings by title (unanimous)
- Gave 1st and 2nd readings by title to By-Law A-08 on dog control services (unanimous)
- Approved $500 grant to Irishtown Community Centre for a community outdoor skating rink under Grant Policy P07 (unanimous)
- Authorized Emergency Mutual Aid Agreement with 17 named municipalities/communities; Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign (unanimous)
- Adopted the agenda as circulated (unanimous)
- Adopted minutes of the September 17, 2024 regular meeting as presented (unanimous)
- Received a presentation from Doug Horsman on the Maple Hills Food Drive (no decision recorded)
- Adjourned at 7:22 pm, moved by Councillor Mark Estey
Committee of the Whole
The Maple Hills Rural Community Committee of the Whole met on October 8, 2024. The agenda is procedural and contains no decided items.
The Committee of the Whole met on October 8, 2024, and received a presentation on the 2025 budget from the Interim CAO/Assistant Clerk. No decisions were made on the budget; the council then moved into closed session and later adjourned. The minutes record no substantive decisions, only procedural actions.
- Adopted the agenda as circulated (unanimous)
- Moved into closed session (unanimous)
- Returned to open meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting at 8:44 pm (unanimous)
Committee of the Whole
The agenda for the Maple Hills Rural Community Committee of the Whole on October 1, 2024 contains no listed items or details. It consists only of generic placeholders and a video link, with no specific proposals, contracts, or hearings noted.
The Maple Hills Rural Community Committee of the Whole adopted the amended agenda and the minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting. Council received presentations on the Canada Community-Building Fund, trails, grant requests, the Interim CAO report, animal control services, and an emergency mutual aid agreement, and also held a closed session.
- Adopted the amended agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted the September 3, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Moved into and out of closed session (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting at 8:55 pm
Regular Council Meeting
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Council unanimously adopted By-Law A-07 on police protective services through first and second readings. It appointed Hanna Downey as Interim CAO, set new credit card limits, and approved equipment purchases for the Maple Hills Centre.
- Adopted 1st reading of By-Law A-07 on police protective services (unanimous)
- Adopted 2nd reading of By-Law A-07 on police protective services (unanimous)
- Appointed Mayor Warren, Deputy Mayor Martin, and Councillor Estey to CAO Selection Committee (unanimous)
- Appointed Hanna Downey as Interim CAO (unanimous)
- Set credit card limits: $14,000 CAO, $10,000 Treasurer, $1,000 Community Development Officer (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of floor scrubber sweeper from ProTeck Cleaning Solutions up to $6,500 plus HST (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of pickleball equipment up to $5,000 plus HST (unanimous)
Committee of the Whole
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The committee adopted the agenda and the minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting. Council received presentations on the 2024 budget, RCMP, Maple Hills Centre, and the Canada Community-Building Fund.
- Adopted the agenda (Carried)
- Adopted August 13, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Approved moving into closed session under Section 68(1)(c) of the Local Governance Act (Carried)
Regular Council Meeting
The Maple Hills Rural Community Council’s August 20, 2024 regular meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed items for discussion or decision. Residents should expect routine procedural actions only.
The Maple Hills Rural Community Council approved three substantive items: two fall 2024 grants ($500 to Irishtown Community Centre, $250 to Domaine Brookridge Estates), a management service agreement with SERSC to join the ECO360 regional solid waste collection program, and participation in the regional Emergency Response Plan with a mutual aid agreement. All motions passed unanimously with four votes in favor.
- Approved $500 grant to Irishtown Community Centre (4-0)
- Approved $250 grant to Domaine Brookridge Estates (4-0)
- Approved signing SERSC agreement to opt into ECO360 regional solid waste collection (4-0)
- Approved participation in regional Emergency Response Plan and mutual aid agreement (4-0)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole of Maple Hills Rural Community met on August 13, 2024. The agenda contains no listed items or decisions. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific topics presented.
The Committee of the Whole met on August 13, 2024, and made several decisions. Deputy Mayor Chad Martin and Councillor Marc Savoie were chosen to join the Mayor at the upcoming UMNB annual general meeting. The council also decided to invite Englobe and Tri-County Ground Search and Rescue to future meetings for presentations. The emergency measures item was deferred to the next regular meeting for a decision, and the age-friendly communities item was deferred to a future meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were presentations or discussions.
- Selected Deputy Mayor Chad Martin and Councillor Marc Savoie to participate with the Mayor at the UMNB AGM
- Invited Englobe to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for a presentation on the Canada Community-Building Fund
- Invited Tri-County Ground Search and Rescue to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for a presentation
- Deferred emergency measures item to the next regular meeting for decision
- Deferred age-friendly communities item to a future meeting
Regular Council Meeting
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Maple Hills council voted to assume administration and payment of the Provincial Policing Service Agreement (PPSA) within its boundaries starting the 2025 fiscal year. Council also approved Spring 2024 grants under policy P07 and approved signed lease and property management agreements for the property at 2603 Route 115 in Irishtown. A rezoning application from Modern was presented, but the minutes do not record a decision on it. All recorded motions carried 4-0.
- Approved agenda as circulated (4-0)
- Approved May 15, 2024 regular meeting minutes as presented (4-0)
- Approved Spring 2024 grants under Grant Policy P07, including $250 to Good Deed Divas (paid to St Philippe Club d'âge d'or) (4-0)
- Approved Maple Hills assuming administration and payment of the Provincial Policing Service Agreement (PPSA) from the Department of Environment and Local Government within its boundaries starting the 2025 fiscal year (4-0)
- Approved signed lease agreement with Irishtown Community Centre Inc. (4-0)
- Approved signed lease and property management agreements with TH Sports Group Inc. (4-0)
- Rezoning application from Modern was presented; no decision recorded in the minutes
- Meeting adjourned at 6:52 pm
Committee of the Whole
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The Maple Hills Rural Community Council adopted the agenda and previous minutes. A rezoning application for 'Modern' was referred to the next regular meeting after questions from councillors. The council also entered a closed session under the Local Governance Act before returning to open meeting.
- Agenda adopted as circulated
- May 8, 2024 minutes adopted
- Modern rezoning application referred to next regular meeting
- Haley MacLaughlin rezoning application discussed (no vote recorded)
- Lease and Property Management Agreement presented (no vote recorded)
- RCMP services presented (no vote recorded)
- Closed session constituted (carried)
- Council returned to Committee of the Whole from closed session (carried)
Regular Council Meeting
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Council accepted the 2023 financial reports and appointed Bourque Richard Boutot P.C. INC. as the 2024 auditor. The board approved a cemetery establishment in Shedletsville and advanced a rezoning application through two readings. Additionally, council modified administrative policies and issued a community grant.
- Accepted 2023 financial reports (4-0)
- Appointed Bourque Richard Boutot P.C. INC. as 2024 auditor (4-0)
- Adopted 1st and 2nd readings of rezoning By-Law 24-WAP-069-MH-02 (4-0)
- Modified Policy P07 (Grants) and Policy P02 (Employee Manual) (4-0)
- Approved $500 grant to Club d'âge d'or de Saint-Philippe (4-0)
- Authorized legal action on property PID 70080478 for Rural Plan contravention (4-0)
- Approved Our Lady of Joy Mission Inc. to establish a cemetery on PID 01105543 (4-0)
Committee of the Whole
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The Committee of the Whole reviewed several new business items. Council recommended accepting an application from Our Lady of Joy Mission Inc. to establish a cemetery. Discussions on administrative policies, a rural plan compliance order, and a rezoning application were deferred to future meetings. A draft strategic plan was presented for revision.
- Agenda adopted
- Minutes from April 3, 2024 meeting adopted
- Strategic Plan draft presented for council revision
- Brushcutting priorities to be discussed with DTI
- Administrative policies deferred to next regular meeting
- Emergency response plan noted as in development
- Rural Plan compliance order deferred to next regular meeting
- Cemetery application by Our Lady of Joy Mission Inc. recommended for acceptance
Regular Council Meeting
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The Maple Hills Rural Community Council approved a $500 grant for the Lakeville Lions Centre for Spring 2024. Two other agenda items, a presentation by Our Lady of Joy Mission Inc. and a rezoning application for Modern, were discussed but deferred to future meetings for decision. No other substantive votes were recorded.
- Approved $500 grant to Lakeville Lions Centre (5-0 vote)
- Deferred decision on Our Lady of Joy Mission Inc. presentation
- Deferred decision on Modern rezoning application
- Adopted agenda and March 18 minutes unanimously
Committee of the Whole
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The Committee of the Whole met April 3, 2024 and adopted its agenda and the minutes of the March 13, 2024 meeting. Phil Robichaud and Jeff Boudreau presented on developments related to the 5-acre regulation in the rural plan, and the CAO/Clerk presented on the rural plan file, which will be brought to the next regular meeting. Council then resolved to go into closed session under Section 68(1)(c) of the Local Governance Act and returned to the Committee of the Whole; no substantive decisions were recorded in open session.
- Adopted the agenda as circulated (carried)
- Adopted the March 13, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes as presented (carried)
- Received a Plan360 presentation on the 5-acre regulation in the rural plan (no decision recorded)
- Rural plan file presented by CAO/Clerk; to be presented at the next regular meeting (no decision recorded)
- Resolved to constitute Council in a closed session under Section 68(1)(c) of the Local Governance Act (carried)
- Resolved that Council return to the Committee of the Whole meeting (carried)
- Meeting adjourned at 9:12 pm, moved by Councillor Mark Estey
Regular Council Meeting
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Council appointed Yves Leger and Hanna Downey to key administrative roles and approved the start of a rezoning process for a property on Isaiah Road. A grant was awarded to a youth hockey championship, while a separate rezoning application was tabled.
- Tabled rezoning application for Modern (4-0)
- Approved drafting of bylaw to rezone PID 70425087 on Isaiah Road from Rural Area Zone to Dwelling Group Zone for a bareland condominium (5-0)
- Appointed Yves Leger as CAO, Clerk and assistant treasurer (5-0)
- Appointed Hanna Downey as Treasurer and assistant clerk (5-0)
- Approved $250 grant to U15B Provincial Hockey Championship hosted by Lewisville Lightning U15 (4-0)
Committee of the Whole
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The Committee of the Whole met on March 13, 2024 and adopted its agenda and the minutes of the February 6, 2024 meeting. On new business, Council recommended a $250 grant for an application, with a resolution to be made at the next regular meeting; Mayor Erica Warren declared a conflict of interest and left the room for that item. A rezoning application was presented but will also be presented at the next regular meeting. Council then went into closed session under sections 68(1)(c) and 68(1)(j) of the Local Governance Act and adjourned at 8:18 pm.
- Adopted the agenda as circulated (carried)
- Adopted the February 6, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes as presented (carried)
- Recommended a $250 grant for an application; resolution to be made at the next regular meeting
- Rezoning application presented; to be presented at the next regular meeting
- Resolved to constitute Council in a closed session (carried)
- Resolved to return to the Committee of the Whole meeting (carried)
- Adjourned the meeting at 8:18 pm
Regular Council Meeting
The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are recorded for the February 21, 2024, meeting.
Council resolved to join a regional solid waste collection model and approved spending up to $16,000 plus HST for a new website. Two new administrative policies regarding grants and lighting were adopted. The March regular meeting and a rezoning public hearing were rescheduled to March 18, 2024.
- Approved intent to opt-in to ECO360 Regional Solid Waste Collection model starting February 1, 2025 or earlier (4-0)
- Approved request for ECO360 assistance in contracting a waste provider from November 2024 until regional implementation (4-0)
- Approved website design contract with Vox Interactive for an amount not exceeding $16,000 plus HST (4-0)
- Adopted Policy P06 - Street and Recreational Facilities Lighting (4-0)
- Adopted Policy P07 - Grants (4-0)
- Rescheduled March regular meeting to March 18, 2024, at 6:30pm (4-0)
- Rescheduled Modern Construction rezoning public hearing for Gorge Road properties to March 18, 2024 (4-0)
Committee of the Whole
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The Committee of the Whole adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 15, 2024. Staff presented recommendations regarding solid waste collection, a new website provider, and administrative policies, though no formal votes on these items are recorded in the minutes.
- Adopted the agenda (Carried)
- Adopted January 15, 2024 meeting minutes (Recommendation Carried)
- Approved motion to enter closed session (Carried)
- Approved motion to return to Committee of the Whole meeting (Carried)
Regular Council Meeting
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Council approved the drafting of a bylaw to rezone three properties on Gorge Road to allow for the expansion of an existing gravel pit and rock quarry. The board also appointed a Deputy Mayor and authorized several interim financing requests and a property payment.
- Approved drafting rezoning bylaw for Gorge Road PIDs 01105832, 00944983, and 70399571 (4-0)
- Scheduled rezoning objection hearing for March 20, 2024 (4-0)
- Appointed Councillor Chad Martin as Deputy Mayor for one year (4-0)
- Approved interim financing for General Government Services (Approval No. 23-0032) with UNI Financial Cooperation (4-0)
- Approved interim financing for General Government and Recreation & Cultural Services (Approval No. 23-0081) with UNI Financial Cooperation (4-0)
- Authorized payment to McIntyre Finn for Multipurpose Community Building acquisition up to $79,556.68 plus HST (4-0)
- Rescheduled February through June monthly meetings to the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm (4-0)
Committee of the Whole
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The committee adopted the agenda and the minutes from November 8, 2024. No substantive decisions were made on new business; the CAO provided procedural explanations regarding rezoning, the appointment of a Deputy Mayor, capital borrowing, and strategic planning for future council action.
- Adopted the agenda (Carried)
- Adopted the November 8, 2024 minutes (Carried)
- Approved entering a closed session (Carried)
- Approved returning to the Committee of the Whole meeting (Carried)