Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Barrington Municipal
Council
held in the Council Chambers in the Administrative Centre, in
Barrington, N.S., on Monday, July 14, 2008. The meeting was
called to order by 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 Deputy Warden Eddie
Nickerson.
- Louise Halliday, Warden
- Councillor George El-Jakl
- Councillor Donna LeBlanc-Messenger
- Councillor Wilford Smith
- Councillor Larry Stewart
- Councillor Sean Strang
- Deputy Warden Eddie Nickerson (7:05 p.m.)
- 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
129th Annual Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council held June 23, 2008
be approved as circulated.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
The Warden informed members that it is necessary to add the following
items to the agenda:
- Benefit Concert.
- Western Counties Regional Library Annual Report.
- Garden Party.
- Care Clown Week.
- Captain Gideon White.
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Owners Unknown Property
The Clerk informed members that the motion, to obtain the owners
unknown property at Exit 30 off Highway 103 was tabled at the June 23,
2008 Council meeting. This motion was tabled until staff had an
opportunity to view the property to determine its suitability.
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The Clerk informed members that he is still awaiting information from
the Department of Transportation regarding access to the property, and
staff have not yet viewed the property for suitability.
This motion will be brought forward at a future meeting of Council.
CORRESPONDENCE
Safe Grad
The Clerk informed members that a thank you letter has been received
from the Barrington Municipal High School Safe Grad Committee thanking
Council for their financial contribution toward their Safe Grad
activities.
Canada Post
Correspondence has been received from the Canadian Union of Postal
Workers informing Council that the federal government is conducting a
very quick, and potentially damaging review of our public post offices
as part of the Canada Post Corporations’ Strategic Review.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is very concerned that the
government’s review includes an examination of
deregulation. Deregulation in other countries has led to post
office closures, less service, fewer jobs and higher postal rates for
the public and small businesses. The CUPW is requesting Council
to consider passing the resolution provided and writing a letter or
submission to the Canada Post Strategic Review.
Resolution C080701
Moved by D. Messenger and seconded by S. Strang and carried that:
WHEREAS the Canada Post Corporation Strategic Review, which was
launched by the federal government on April 21, 2008, is looking at
deregulating our public post office (i.e. reducing or removing Canada
Post’s exclusive privilege on letters).
WHEREAS it will become increasingly difficult for our public post
office to provide affordable service to everyone, no matter where they
live, if the government erodes or eliminates the very mechanism that
funds universal postal service - the exclusive privilege.
WHEREAS postal deregulation in other countries has led to post office
closures, less service, fewer jobs and higher postal rates for the
public and small businesses.
WHEREAS the government is not holding public hearings as part of its
strategic review or adequately consulting with the real owners of the
post office - the public.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Municipality of Barrington send a letter or
submission to the Canada Post Corporation Strategic Review opposing
deregulation of Canada Post and insisting that the government hold
public hearings and properly consult with the true owners of Canada
Post - the public.
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Request for Financial Assistance
Correspondence has been received from Courtney Nickerson requesting
financial assistance to attend the conference at the World Bank
Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The conference “Miracles
of Development: Good Governance and Capacity Building” will be
held July 8-11, 2008.
Resolution C080702
Moved by G. El-Jakl and seconded by L. Stewart that Courtney Nickerson
be advised that Council supports her efforts, but are unable to provide
financial assistance since it is not the practice of the Municipality
to provide funding to individuals for this type of activity.
Motion carried unanimously.
Tri-County Pregnancy Care Centre
Correspondence has been received from the Tri-County Pregnancy Care
Centre thanking Council for their financial contribution.
Request Re: Mail Delivery
Members were advised that correspondence has been received from Ruby
Messenger requesting mail delivery to the properties of Bay Vista
Apartments and Ken Anthony’s apartments located in Barrington
Passage.
Resolution C080703
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by D. Messenger that the request
received from Ruby Messenger be forwarded to Canada Post for their
consideration.
Motion carried unanimously.
Tri-County Housing Authority
The Clerk informed members that correspondence has been received from
the Department of Community Services advising that the
Municipality’s share of the Tri-County Housing Authority’s
budget deficit is $24,369.00. This amount was included in the
audited financial statement.
Shelburne Association Supporting Inclusion
Correspondence has been received from Shelburne Association Supporting
Inclusion thanking Council for their financial support.
TCRSB Budget
Correspondence has been received from Andrea Huskilson-Newell,
concerned parent, FRA School Advisory Committee Chairperson, expressing
concern regarding the level of funding provided to the Tri-County
Regional School Board and the impact of required cuts. Mrs.
Newell is requesting Council to write a letter of support of the TCRSB
obtaining more funds.
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In her correspondence Mrs. Newell also made reference to the funding
allocation for the 2007/2008 fiscal year for the Strait Regional School
Board compared to funds provided to the Tri-County Regional School
Board.
Resolution C080704
Moved by D. Messenger and seconded by W. Smith that a letter be written
to the Department of Education requesting an explanation of the
difference in funds between two school boards, the Strait Regional
School Board and Tri-County Regional School Board, and express
Council’s concern regarding the funding cuts to the Tri-County
Regional School Board and emphasize the affects of the quality of
education being provided to our students as a result of these cuts.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution C080705
Moved by L. Stewart and seconded by S. Strang that a letter be written
to the Department of Education requesting more funds for the Tri-County
Regional School Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution C080706
Moved by G. El-Jakl and seconded and seconded by D. Messenger that our
School Board representative, Robie Atkinson, be invited to attend a
Committee of the Whole Meeting to discuss funding cuts.
Motion carried unanimously.
Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation
Correspondence has been received from Bluenose Coastal Action
Foundation reintroducing the Environmental Home Assessment
Program. The Foundation is asking municipalities to include EHAP
information in public notices and communications to inform the public
of this free program.
Benefit Concert
An email has been received from Amber Malone requesting the use of one
of our facilities to host a benefit concert for the Hogg family.
Resolution C080707
Moved by D. Messenger and seconded by W. Smith that additional
information be obtained by the Clerk, and the use of a municipal
facility for a benefit concert be left at the discretion of the
Municipal Clerk.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Western Counties Regional Library Annual Report
The Clerk advised that the Western Counties Regional Library Annual
Report has been received and a copy is available at the Office if
anyone should wish to review it.
The Clerk informed members that the Barrington Municipal Library has
maintained its increased levels of use. Since the opening
of the new branch circulation has been up approximately 30%.
Resolution C080708
Moved by D. Messenger and seconded by W. Smith that a letter be sent to
the local branch thanking staff and extending our appreciation for
their role in making our branch a success.
Motion carried unanimously.
Garden Party
The Shelburne Historical Society, in partnership with the Black
Loyalist Heritage Society and the 3rd New Jersey Volunteers, have
extended an invitation to Warden and Councillors to attend their annual
garden party on Sunday, July 20th.
Care Clown Week
Correspondence has been received from the Care Clown Program requesting
Council to join the Province of Nova Scotia in recognizing the first
week of August as Care Clown Week.
Captain Gideon White
Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management will hold an official
launch of Captain Gideon White Family Papers, on Friday, July 18, 2008.
REPORT OF WARDEN
The Warden provided a brief report on her activities since the last
meeting of Council.
REPORT OF COUNCILLORS
Councillor George El-Jakl
Councillor El-Jakl gave a brief report on his activities since the last
meeting of Council.
Councillor Donna LeBlanc-Messenger
Councillor Messenger gave a brief report on her activities since the
last meeting of Council.
Councillor Wilford Smith
Councillor Smith gave a brief report on his activities since the last
meeting of Council.
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Councillor Larry Stewart
Councillor Stewart gave a brief report on his activities since the last
meeting of Council.
Councillor Sean Strang
Committee of the Whole Council
B.M.H.S. Concerns
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by W. Smith that a letter be sent to
the Tri-County Regional School Board requesting them to deal with the
concerns regarding students in the area of Barrington Municipal High
School, and that a copy be sent to the School Board representative.
Resolution C080709
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by W. Smith that the above motion be
amended to also send a copy of the letter to Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Ryer.
Motion carried unanimously.
The original motion as amended was then put to a vote and carried
unanimously.
Carpentry and Plumbing Tenders
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by D. Messenger that the Municipality
hire licenced tradesmen, when, and as required.
Motion defeated.
Resolution C080710
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by S. Strang that the Municipality
tender for plumbing services, by invitation, as per our purchasing
policy.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution C080711
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by S. Strang that the Municipality hire
carpenters as required, as per our purchasing policy.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Community Grant Requests
Resolution C080712
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by G. El-Jakl that the following
Community Grant requests be approved:
- Wood’s Harbour Days
$ 500.00 District 1
- Samuel Wood Historical Society
$1,000.00 District 1
- Woodside Cemetery
$
500.00 District 4
- The Society for the Preservation of the Greenhill
Community Church
$
500.00 District 4
- Greenhill Senior Citizens Club
$
500.00 District 4
- River Dale Cemetery
$ 600.00 District 3
- Villagedale Cemetery
$ 600.00 District 3
- Military Museum
$
500.00 District 3
- Cape Sable Historical Society
$
500.00 District 3
- Barrington Municipal Exhibition
$
500.00 District 3
(to assist with the cost of installing
lighting for the grandstand)
- Barrington Municipal Exhibition
$
500.00 District 4
- Barrington Municipal Exhibition
$
250.00 District 6
- Chapel Hill Museum
$1,000.00 District 2
- Shag Harbour Incident Society
$1,000.00 District 2
- Barrington Municipal Exhibition
$
250.00 District 2
- Archelaus Smith Historical
Society
$ 750.00 District 6
- Newellton Community Hall
$1,000.00 District 6
Motion carried unanimously.
RRFB Application
Resolution C080713
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by W. Smith that the Municipality make
an application for funding to the Resource Recovery Fund Board in the
amount of $61,000.00 for a public sorting station to be located at the
C & D Landfill Site.
Motion carried unanimously.
Deputy Warden Eddie Nickerson
Deputy Warden Nickerson provided a brief report on his activities since
the last meeting of Council.
REPORT OF CLERK-TREASURER
The Clerk-Treasurer presented his report for the month of May.
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NEW BUSINESS
Building Permit Report
In advance to the meeting each member was provided with a Building
Permit Report for the month of April, May and June 2008. The
report showed comparative figures for 2000 - 2008.
V.I.C. Stats Report
In advance to the meeting each member was provided with a Stats Report
for the period ending June 30, 2008. V.I.C. staff have recorded
727 visitors to the Centre for 2008 between May 16th and June
30th. For 2007 for the same period of time 706 visitors were
recorded. The slight increase over last year is attributed to the
Nova Scotia Nature AGM which was held at the V.I.C.
Notice of Consideration Re: Certificate of Recognition Policy
A new Certificate of Recognition Policy has been drafted for
consideration of Council. The policy provides for the issuance of
certificates of recognition for 50th anniversaries and above, birthdays
of 75 years and above, volunteer fire fighters, volunteer emergency
service providers and certificates to individuals or groups within the
Municipality who have contributed much to the community, or who has
achieved sports and other milestones. Notice was given tonight
that the policy will be considered for adoption at the next meeting of
Council.
Notice of Consideration Re: Policy No. 17 Repeal
The Clerk informed members that when the newly drafted policy for
Certificates of Recognition is approved, then it will be necessary for
Policy No. 17 regarding recognition of volunteer fire fighters and
volunteer emergency service providers to be repealed. Notice is
given this evening and further consideration to repeal this policy will
be carried out at the next meeting of Council.
Community Health Centre Roof Tenders
The Clerk informed members that an advertisement has been placed in the
Coast Guard Newspaper inviting tenders for the reshingling of the
Community Health Centre. Three (3) tenders have been
received. The tenders were opened by the Warden and were as
follows:
- Knowles Enterprises Ltd. General
Contracting $20,216.27, including
HST
- Marshall Blades
$18,000.00
- Mike Hennigar
$24,430.00, plus HST
During discussion of the tenders it was noted that Marshall
Blades’ tender failed to include the certification from Workers
Compensation Board of Nova Scotia as requested in the tender documents,
therefore the tender received from Mr. Blades will not be accepted.
Resolution C080714
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by G. El-Jakl that the tenders received
for the reshingling of the Community Health Centre be reviewed by the
Clerk-Treasurer, and that the tender be awarded to the lowest tender
meeting all requirements of the tender call.
Motion carried unanimously.
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CLOSED SESSION OF COUNCIL
At this time a Closed Session of Council was held to deal with
acquisition of land, legal matter and personnel matter.
The Regular Council Meeting was called back to order.
Yearly Increment
Resolution C080715
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by S. Strang that Michael Swim be
granted his yearly increment after having received a satisfactory
performance evaluation.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by S. Strang that the meeting adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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