On a Motion of Councillor Raymond Davis and Deputy Warden Pat Nickerson:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne accept the Staff Report regarding Barrington Ground Search and Rescue, which states that:
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Council approve a payment of $5,361.05 to the Barrington Ground Search and Rescue team and $3,900.00 to the Municipality of Barrington with funds in the amount of $6,900.00 to come from account 0022490200 and the remaining $2,361.05 to come from account 0021243300.
- MOTION CARRIED
10. (e)
This item was deferred to the next APS Meeting.
10. (f) MOTION: DEVELOPMENT GRANT - SOUTH WEST SHORE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
On a Motion of Councillor Raymond Davis and Councillor Ardith VanBuskirk:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne accept the Staff Report regarding Development Grant - South West Shore Development Authority, which states that:
- MOTION CARRIED
Councillors Embree, McIntyre, and Roscoe voted against this motion.
Discussion was held regarding the use of this funding, reasons for the increase and ensuring accountability.
It was clarified that these funds are designated to market the Base property more heavily and minimize its operating costs.
The CAO stated that this is a challenge to SWSDA to market the property and if Council is not happy with the results, Council may request that SWSDA provide pertinent information on its marketing strategy.
MOTION: STAFF REPORT - DEVELOPMENT GRANT - SWSDA
On a Motion of Councillor Sherm Embree and Councillor Terry McIntyre:
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne request a more in depth Staff Report regarding Development Grant - SWSDA, and specifically the topics in discussion (reason for increase, how to ensure accountability, relationship of funds from other units, relation to tax rebate, how much in total is spent on SWSDA, overlapping of funds, minimizing base operating costs and marketing proceedures).
- MOTION CARRIED
Councillor Raymond Davis voted against this motion.
10. (g) MOTION: THREE YEAR CAPITAL PLAN - GAS TAX FUNDING
On a Motion of Deputy Warden Pat Nickerson and Councillor Ardith VanBuskirk:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne accept the Staff Report regarding Three year Capital Plan - Gas Tax Funding, which states that:
- MOTION CARRIED
Councillors McIntyre, Roscoe and Davis voted against this motion.
Discussion was held regarding financial planning, deadlines, possible uses, eligible projects and restrictive programs.
Councillors’ input was discussed as well as staff’s plan and ‘wish list’ for these monies.
MOTION: AMENDMENT TO THREE YEAR CAPITAL PLAN - GAS TAX FUNDING MOTION
On a Motion of Councillor Raymond Davis and Councillor Terry McIntyre:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne amend the Staff Report regarding Three year Capital Plan - Gas Tax Funding, by removing the portion related to the wheelchair accessible van.
- MOTION DEFEATED
Discussion was held regarding bringing items like the above to APS or COW Meetings for better discussion, as well as other projects including the preservation of Roseway Beach.
The Director of Finance advised that a plan needs to be provided to Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations by the end of the month or the funding could be lost. He also clarified that there are two separate plans, a three year and a five year plan.
Deputy Warden Nickerson discussed Roseway Manor’s intentions of creating an outreach program for Seniors who are not eligible for nursing home or hospital care. She stated that Council should consider the Gas Tax Funding for Seniors transportation from this program.
Councillor Davis stated that if Roseway Manor wanted to implement this program that it was their business not ours.
It was again clarified that these are discussion items and Council will not be committed to follow through with all items in the plan.
Coastal management, greening, sustainable communities, transportation to after school programs for children and services to residents were all discussed.
It was agreed that $50,000.00 under capacity building for coastal management - professional help for planning be included.
Warden Paulette Scott stated that Council needs to come up with ways to provide services to the residents it serves and that the options discussed are suggested ways to do so.
10. (h) MOTION: COLLECTION OF DEED TRANSFER TAX
On a Motion of Councillor John Roscoe and Councillor Terry McIntyre:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne accept the Staff Report regarding Collection of Deed Transfer Tax, which states that:
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The Municipality of the District of Shelburne enter into an agreement with the Province of Nova Scotia whereby the Province collect the deed transfer tax on behalf of the Municipality; and
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The Warden and Municipal Clerk be directed to execute the Municipal/Provincial agreement; and
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The Director of Finance be directed to write to the Minister of Service Nova Scotia asking for approval for Service Nova Scotia to collect the deed transfer tax.
- MOTION CARRIED
10. (i) MOTION: COMPUTER NETWORK AND SECURITY
On a Motion of Councillor Raymond Davis and Councillor Ardith VanBuskirk:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne accept the Staff Report regarding Computer Network and Security, which states that:
- MOTION CARRIED
Discussion was held regarding the need to develop a purchase and tendering policy and staff advised that they are currently working on this.
10. (j) MOTION: SERVICE TO AIR COMPRESSORS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS
On a Motion of Councillor Raymond Davis and Councillor Sherm Embree:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne accept the Staff Report regarding Service to Air Compressors for Fire Departments, which states that:
- MOTION CARRIED
Discussion was held regarding the price for repairs and services to compressors, as well as old service agreements and Council were advised that the request was received from the Municipality’s Fire Chiefs Meeting. A staff report was requested to advise on how the compressors and funding are being used.
10. (k) MOTION: FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
On a Motion of Councillor Raymond Davis and Deputy Warden Pat Nickerson:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne accept the Staff Report regarding Foreign Direct Investment Program, which states that:
- MOTION CARRIED
Councillors Roscoe and McIntyre voted against this motion.
Discussion was held regarding accountability and the use of the Industrial Commission in this matter.
11. MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
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Deputy Warden Nickerson - District Grant Fund #1 |
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- St. Matthew’s United Church Hall ($500.00)
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Councillor Terry McIntyre - District Grant Fund #4 |
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- Hope Wesleyan Church ($1,000.00)
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Councillor Sherm Embree - District Grant Fund #7 |
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- First Ragged Island Baptist Church ($200.00)
- All 4 One Graphics - Signage (up to a maximum of $400.00)
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Warden Scott - District Grant Fund #6 |
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- First Ragged Island Baptist Church ($300.00)
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Councillor Embree - Street Light Request |
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Warden Scott - Legal Matters |
11. MOTION: DISTRICT GRANT FUNDS
On a Motion of Councillor John Roscoe and Councillor Raymond Davis:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne provide the following grants; monies to come from the designated District Grant Funds:
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Grant in the amount of $500.00 to the St. Matthew’s United Church Hall, c/o Charles Perry, for window repairs; monies to come from District Grant Fund #1; and
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Grant in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Hope Wesleyan Church, c/o Marilyn McNeil, for gravel and leveling of the parking lot; monies to come from District Grant Fund #4; and
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A maximum of $400.00 to All 4 One Graphics & Consulting for two advertising signs in District #7 - “No Engine Brakes Please”(recommended by the Committee of the Whole for ratification); monies to come from District Grant Fund #7; and
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Grant in the amount of $200.00 to the First Ragged Island Baptist Church, c/o Madrine Enslow, for maintenance and repairs; monies to come from District Grant Fund #7; and
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Grant in the amount of $300.00 to the First Ragged Island Baptist Church, c/o Weldon Atkinson, for maintenance and repairs; monies to come from District Grant Fund #6; and
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Grant in the amount of $500.00 to the Black Loyalist Heritage Society, c/o Jackie Race, towards the cost of an oil furnace for the museum; monies to come from District Grant Fund #2.
- MOTION CARRIED
Discussion was held regarding the need to bring District Grant Fund items to Council for approval or whether to list them on the financial summaries only. It was suggested that a policy may be required for the same.
11. (e) MOTION: STREET LIGHT
On a Motion of Councillor Sherm Embree and Councillor John Roscoe:
BE IT RESOLVED that on the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole and in accordance with the Municipality of the District of Shelburne’s Street Lighting Policy, the Municipality of the District of Shelburne request Nova Scotia Power to relocate a streetlight from one pole to another in District #7; associated costs to come from District Grant Fund #7.
- MOTION CARRIED
11. (f) MOTION: LEGAL MATTERS
On a Motion of Deputy Warden Pat Nickerson and Councillor Terry McIntyre:
BE IT RESOLVED that on the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, the Council of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne retain the firm of Cox & Palmer to advance or respond to any legal matters arising from the Municipality’s involvement in respect tot he former Base and Youth Centre properties; and
THAT the firm Cox & Palmer receive its direction from Council.
- MOTION CARRIED
It was noted that SWSDA is represented by a different law firm.
12. NOTICE OF MOTIONS:
None
13. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None
14. INFORMATION & OTHER REPORTS:
(a) Monthly Building Report (September 2007) - Staff Report
(b) Kids Fair Play FUNd - Application Review
(c) Premier Rodney MacDonald - Offshore Accord
14. (a) MOTION: MONTHLY BUILDING REPORT
On a Motion of Councillor Terry McIntyre and Councillor Raymond Davis:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of the District of Shelburne accept the Monthly Building Report for September 2007.
- MOTION CARRIED
14. (b) MOTION: KIDS FAIR PLAY FUND - APPLICATION REVIEW
On a Motion of Councillor John Roscoe and Councillor Terry McIntyre:
15. ADDED ITEMS:
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Councillor VanBuskirk - District Grant Fund #2 |
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- Black Loyalist Heritage Society ($500.00)
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Councillor VanBuskirk - Heritage Meeting |
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- Kevin Barrett, NS Department of Tourism & Culture
- Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 6:30 pm
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Deputy Warden Nickerson - UNSM - Wetlands |
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Councillor Embree - Heritage Information |
15. (a)
Councillor VanBuskirk invited Council to the Heritage Meeting of November 20, 2007 where Kevin Barrett, Project Co-ordinator for Nova Scotia Tourism and Culture will be making a presentation.
15. (b)
Deputy Warden Nickerson spoke to Council regarding subdividing lands in Nova Scotia and the related letter received from Walt MacDonald Real Estate stating that wetlands will require an environmental assessment. Deputy Warden Nickerson will make a motion at the UNSM Conference requesting more information on this matter. Councillor Roscoe would like to staff to look into this matter further as well. The CAO advised that he has been looking into this matter.
15. (c)
Councillor Embree reminded Council of the Sable River Book Launch and the designation of the Heritage Property for Sable River Community Hall to be held on October 28 at 1:00 pm.
There will be an Open House at Roseway Manor on October 23, 2007 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
Warden Scott updated Council on the Recreation Conference she attended at Digby Pines. She described the conference as uplifting, energetic and enthusiastic. Discussion was held regarding Heart & Stroke, active transportation, and smart, healthy lifestyles.
16. “IN CAMERA” MOTIONS:
None
17. MOTION: ADJOURNMENT
On a Motion of Councillor Raymond Davis and Councillor Terry McIntyre:
BE IT RESOLVED that there being no further business, the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 pm.
- MOTION CARRIED
