Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council
held
in the Council Chambers, in the Administrative Centre, in Barrington,
N.S., on Monday, August 25, 2008.
The meeting was called to order by the Warden at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The Clerk reported that all councillors representing all districts of
the Municipality were present with the exception of Councillor Donna
LeBlanc-Messenger who was absent due to family illness.
- Warden Louise Halliday
- Deputy Warden Eddie Nickerson
- Councillor George El-Jakl
- Councillor Wilford Smith
- Councillor Larry Stewart
- Councillor Sean Strang
- Brian Holland, Municipal Clerk
- Lesa Rossetti, Deputy Clerk
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of conflict of interest.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by S. Strang that the minutes of the
last Regular Council Meeting held August 11, 2008 be approved as
circulated.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by G. El-Jakl and seconded by S. Strang that the minutes of the
last Special Meeting of Council held August 19, 2008 be approved as
circulated.
Motion carried unanimously.
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There were no matters arising from the minutes.
CORRESPONDENCE
Shelburne County Early Childhood Development Association
The Clerk informed members that correspondence has been received from
the Shelburne County Early Childhood Development Association thanking
Council for their grant of $500.00 for 2008/2009.
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August 25, 2008
Shelburne Community Business Development Corporation
The Clerk informed members that the Shelburne Community Business
Development Corporation has provided a copy of their 2007/2008 Annual
Review. This document will be kept on file at the Municipal
Office.
Conservation Work Grant
The Clerk informed members that correspondence has been received from
the Department of Tourism, Culture & Heritage advising that the
maximum grant available under the Conservation Work Grant has been
increased from $500.00 to $1,000.00 for Municipal Heritage Properties.
Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association
Correspondence has been received from the Southwest Nova Biosphere
Reserve Association advising that they are in the final phase of
formulating a new initiative and are planning to host a series of
public workshops. The Association is attempting to collect
information on all existing sustainability initiatives as well as
current planning and zoning processes. They are requesting
Council to provide a short summary of our past and present initiatives.
Resolution C080818
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by W. Smith that the letter received
from Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association be referred to the
Committee of the Whole for further discussion.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORT OF CLERK-TREASURER
The Clerk-Treasurer gave a brief report on his activities during the
month of July.
REPORT OF COUNCILLORS
Deputy Warden Eddie Nickerson
Hiring Committee
Deputy Warden Nickerson informed members that the position of Property
Services Technician had been advertised internally according to the
Municipal Personnel Policy and only one application was received.
That application was from Stephen Smith.
Resolution C080819
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by S. Strang that Stephen Smith be
hired for the position of Property Services Technician subject to the
required probationary period and on condition that he obtain his Grade
XII or equivalent certificate within eighteen (18) months of the start
of his employment in this position so that he will be eligible for
continuing training. Failure to meet this condition will be
sufficient reason for termination of employment at the end of the
eighteen (18) month period.
Motion carried unanimously.
Page 3, Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council, August 25, 2008
Deputy Warden Nickerson gave a brief report on his activities since the
last meeting of Council which included the benefit concert for Lonnie
Townsend, The Hawk Dayze Committee Meeting and Barrington Municipal
Exhibition. He also updated members on the LFA 34 situation at
the Causeway.
The Hawk Beach Road
Deputy Warden Nickerson informed members that Mr. Kent Smith of the The
Hawk has expressed concern to him regarding the condition of the The
Hawk Beach Road. He has discussed his concerns with the local
Department of Transportation staff as well as politicians, and to date
no action has been taken.
Resolution C080820
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by W. Smith and carried unanimously:
WHEREAS the road leading to The Hawk Beach is not only travelled by Mr.
Kent Smith but tourists and local people that use the beach year round,
and it has been neglected by the Department of Transportation for years;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation be
requested to have gravel put on the road and to grade it.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation be
requested to check the rock wall that protects the road from the ocean
and do the necessary repairs;
Resolution C080821
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by L. Stewart that Municipal Staff
locate two trash cans and two benches along The Hawk Beach Road.
Motion carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MATTERS
Deputy Warden Nickerson expressed concern regarding the road near
Vernon d’Eon Lobster Plugs Ltd., in South Side, that has been
flooding for the past few years in the winter, and recently flooded
with the last heavy rain. The section of road in question is
located approximately 500 meters before Vernon d’Eon Lobster
Plugs Ltd.
Resolution C080822
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by L. Stewart that the local
Department of Transportation be requested to ditch both sides of the
road in this area and install culverts to provide better drainage to
allow the water to be carried away from the road, and copies of this
letter be forwarded to Greg Newell, Area Manager, and the Minister of
Transportation.
Motion carried unanimously.
Page 4, Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council, August 25, 2008
Resolution C080823
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by S. Strang that a letter be
forwarded to the local Department of Transportation Office and ask that
ditching be done in front of house #414 at The Hawk, and also down the
property line to allow for the water that is crossing the road to not
collect in the ditch near a neighboring well, and copies of this letter
be forwarded to Greg Newell, Area Manager, and the Minister of
Transportation.
Motion carried unanimously.
Cape Light
Resolution C080824
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by S. Strang that the Municipality
write a letter to our MP, Gerald Keddy, and ask that he try and seek
the necessary funds that is needed to paint the Cape Sable lighthouse,
the tallest in the Maritimes at 109 feet.
Motion carried unanimously.
Bay Side Home
Deputy Warden Nickerson provided members with an update on the
expansion to Bay Side Home. He informed members that the
expansion project is on schedule.
Councillor Sean Strang
Destination Southwest Nova Scotia Funding and PEP Grant
Resolution C080825
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by L. Stewart that the Municipality
provide a grant of $2,000.00 to Destination Southwest Nova Scotia
Association to fund their operations for the current year.
Motion carried unanimously.
Community Grants
Resolution C080826
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by E. Nickerson that the Municipality
provide a grant of $3,000.00 toward the construction of a boat ramp by
The Hawk Dayze Committee from the District 7 Community Grants Fund.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Resolution C080827
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by E. Nickerson that The Hawk Dayze
Committee be permitted to erect a flagpole on municipal property at the
end of Fish Plant Road at The Hawk. The flagpole will be erected
near the monument The Hawk Dayze Committee has erected on the site.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution C080828
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by E. Nickerson that a grant of $500.00
be provided to The Hawk Dayze Committee for the purpose of erecting a
flagpole on municipal property at the end of Fish Plant Road at The
Hawk from the District 7 Community Grants Fund.
Motion carried unanimously.
Wood’s Harbour Minor Ball Association
Resolution C080829
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by G. El-Jakl that the Municipality
provide a grant of $250.00 from the District 1 Community Grants Fund to
the Wood’s Harbour Minor Ball Association for the purpose of
ballfield repairs.
Motion carried unanimously.
Department of Transportation Matters
Resolution C080830
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by W. Smith that a letter be sent to
the Supervisor of the Department of Transportation requesting
notification when the requested improvements to the Villagedale, Port
LaTour and Baccaro roads will be completed. The request had been
previously sent to the Supervisor asking that shouldering, ditching and
cutting back of trees along the road be done in these areas.
Further, that a letter be sent to the Supervisor of the Department of
Transportation requesting the following:
1. Guardrail be placed at
Twinkie’s Corner in Shag Harbour.
2. Forbes Point bridge be repaired
as previously requested.
3. Shouldering of the road be done
between the residences of Clive Hopkins and the Convenience Store in
Wood’s Harbour on the eastern side of the road.
4. That pavement be repaired and
new asphalt be placed at the end of the Cripple Creek Wharf Road in
Clam Point.
5. That a guardrail be constructed
near the “duck pond” at the sharp turn in Newellton.
6. Signs warning of the sharp turn
on Highway #103 near Clement’s Pond be installed.
7. That the Clam Point sign near
North East Point be replaced.
Motion carried unanimously.
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August 25, 2008
Resolution C080831
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by W. Smith that a letter be sent to
Mr. Greg Newell, Area Supervisor, Department of Transportation
requesting that the Villagedale Road be paved and repaired and that an
answer be provided as soon as possible.
Motion carried unanimously.
Fire Department Training
Resolution C080832
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by W. Smith that the Municipality pay
the cost of HazMat training for 4 local firefighters who would then
join the Yarmouth Fire Department HazMat Team.
Motion carried unanimously.
Councillor Larry Stewart
Councillor Stewart provided a brief report on his activities since the
last meeting of Council including the August 21, 2008 PAC meeting.
Wheelchair Ramp - North East Point
Resolution C080833
Moved by L. Stewart and seconded by W. Smith that if permission is
received from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction
of a wheelchair ramp at North East Point Beach, then the Municipality
submit an application for an ACCESS-ability Grant.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trash Cans
Due to the large amount of waste scattered around the boardwalk at
North East Point Beach it was suggested that signs be posted urging
people to use the trash cans.
Resolution C080834
Moved by L. Stewart and seconded by E. Nickerson that signage be placed
along the boardwalk encouraging the public to use trash cans provided.
Motion carried unanimously.
Councillor George El-Jakl
Councillor George El-Jakl provided a brief report on his activities
since the last meeting of Council including the recent PAC meeting, the
Multi-Purpose Trail & Sidewalk in Wood’s Harbour and the
Wood’s Harbour Fire Hall.
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Councillor Wilford Smith
Councillor Smith provided a brief report on his activities since the
last meeting of Council including the benefit dinner for Lonnie
Townsend.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING
STRATEGY AND LAND USE
BY-LAW
At 8:00 p.m. the Regular Council Meeting was adjourned and a Public
Hearing was held to deal with proposed amendments to the Municipal
Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law to include “banks and
financial institutions” in the list of permitted changes in use
by Development Agreement for existing commercial uses listed in
Schedule “H” in the Residential General (R1) Zone.
Minutes of the Public Hearing are attached hereto and form part of the
minutes.
The Regular Council Meeting was then called back to order.
Resolution C080835
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by S. Strang that proposed
amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy Policies and Land Use
By-Law Provisions be approved to include banks and financial
institutions in the list of permitted changes in use by Development
Agreement for existing commercial uses listed in Schedule
“H” in the General Residential (R1) Zone.
Motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSED PLAYGROUND FUNDING POLICY
In advance to the meeting each member was provided with a copy of the
proposed Playground Funding Policy. Notice is given tonight that
consideration will be given to the adoption of this policy at the next
meeting of Council.
DESTINATION SOUTHWEST NOVA SCOTIA ASSOCIATION COMMUNICATIONS
COMMITTEE
The Clerk informed members that on August 13, 2007 Council considered a
request from the Destination Southwest Nova Scotia Association to
appoint Diane Smith a member of their Communications Committee.
This appointment was made for a one (1) year period only, after which
time her membership was to be reviewed by Council. The one year
period has now passed and Diane has advised that she was not notified
of any meetings of this committee.
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Resolution C080836
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by L. Stewart that a letter be
written to Destination Southwest Nova Scotia Association requesting to
know whether they have had meetings of the Communications Committee,
and if so, request copies of minutes, and question why we were not
notified.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORT OF WARDEN
The Warden gave a brief report on her activities since the last
meeting, including the Municipal Exhibition.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by S. Strang that the meeting adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
On website August 27, 2008.
RE: BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
August 25, 2008
The Public Hearing was called to order by the Warden at 8:00 p.m., in
the Council Chambers, in the Administrative Centre, in Barrington,
N.S., with the following members present:
- Warden Louise Halliday
- Deputy Warden Eddie Nickerson
- Councillor George El-Jakl
- Councillor Wilford Smith
- Councillor Larry Stewart
- Councillor Sean Strang
Councillor Donna LeBlanc-Messenger was absent due to family illness.
- Brian Holland, Municipal Clerk
- Lesa Rossetti, Deputy Clerk
The Clerk informed members that the Public Hearing was being held to
obtain views of the public regarding the proposed amendments to the
Municipal Planning Strategy Policies and Land Use By-Law Provisions to
include “banks and financial institutions” in the list of
permitted changes in use by Development Agreement for existing
commercial uses listed in Schedule “H” in the Residential
General (R1) Zone. The Clerk informed members that the required
advertisements were placed in the Coast Guard Newspaper notifying the
public of the Public Hearing. Notification was also given to
adjacent municipal units.
The Warden asked for verbal or written presentations to be made from
the public three times. There were no responses to her request.
ADJOURNMENT
The Public Hearing was adjourned.
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