Minutes of the 129th Annual Meeting of the Barrington
Municipal
Council, held in the Council Chambers, in the Administrative Centre, in
Barrington, N.S., on Monday, June 23, 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:
- Warden Louise Halliday
- Deputy Warden Eddie Nickerson
- Councillor George El-Jakl
- Councillor Donna LeBlanc-Messenger
- 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 S. Strang and seconded by W. Smith that the minutes of the
last meeting held June 9, 2008 be approved as circulated.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Audited Financial Report
Mr. Doug Drane, of Redding and Drane, appeared before the meeting and
presented Audited Financial Statements for the Municipality for the
year ending March 31, 2008. Members were also provided with a
copy of a Statement of Operations showing comparative figures for the
last five years. For the year ended March 31, 2008, the
Municipality realized a surplus of $12,655.00.
Mr. Drane was thanked for appearing before Council and making his
presentation.
Resolution C080610
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by S. Strang that the Audited Financial
Report as presented by Mr. Doug Drane be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
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2008
Estimates of Revenues and Expenditures 2008/2009
In advance to the meeting each member of Council was provided with a
copy of the proposed budget, as well as a brief summary of the
2008/2009 Operating Budget, for the Municipality of Barrington.
The Municipal Clerk made a power point presentation providing an
overview of the budget.
The Municipal Clerk was thanked for making his presentation to Council.
Resolution Setting Tax Rates, Due Dates and Interest
Resolution C080611
Moved by L. Stewart and seconded by Wilford Smith that:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of the District of
Barrington estimates that the sum required for lawful purposes of the
Municipality of the District of Barrington for the year 2008/2009 after
crediting the probable revenue from all sources other than the rates
for the year, including properties whose tax or grant varies with the
tax rate, making due allowance for the current year which may not be
collected or collectible, as the sum of Four Million, Five Hundred
Eighty-Seven Thousand, Fifty-Four Dollars ($4,587,054.00);
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipal Council hereby authorizes the
levying and collecting of a rate for the current year of Two Dollars
and Fifty-Two Cents ($2.52) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) on the
assessed value of the commercial property including business occupancy,
and One Dollar and Seven Cents ($1.07) per One Hundred Dollars
($100.00) on the assessed value of the residential and resource
property in the assessment rolls for the current year, and being the
rate the Council deems sufficient to raise the sum required to defray
current expenditures of the Municipality for the current year, and
deficit from preceding years, but not include area rates, service
charges or special assessments.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the rates and taxes for the year 2008/2009
shall become due and payable on July 2, 2008 and after that date rates
and taxes may be collected by warrant and:
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that an additional charge of interest at the
rate of Eighteen Percent (18%) per annum be charged on all current
rates, area rates and special assessments not paid before September 2,
2008.
Motion carried unanimously.
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2008
Area Fire Rates
Resolution C080612
Moved by G. El-Jakl and seconded by D. Messenger that the following
area rates be set for 2008/2009 fiscal year:
Woods Harbour Volunteer Fire Department
$0.12/$100.00 of assessment
Shag Harbour/Bear Point Volunteer Fire Department
$0.096/$100.00 of assessment
Barrington Volunteer Fire Department
$0.038/$100.00 of assessment
District 8 Port LaTour Volunteer Fire Department
$0.069/$100.00 of assessment
Island & Barrington Passage Volunteer Fire
Department $0.99/$100.00 of assessment
Port Clyde Volunteer Fire Department
$0.073/$100.00 of assessment
Motion carried unanimously.
Sewer Service Charge
Resolution C080613
Moved by D. Messenger and seconded by S. Strang that the sewer service
charges for the fiscal year 2008/2009 be set at $300.00 per unit for
the Wood’s Harbour system, and $266.00 per unit for the
Barrington-Barrington Passage system.
Motion carried unanimously.
Temporary Borrowing Resolution
Resolution C080614
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by S. Strang that:
WHEREAS the combined total of taxes levied by the Municipality and the
amounts received or to be received by the Municipality from Her Majesty
the Queen in the Right of Canada or in right of the Province of Nova
Scotia or from an agency, is estimated to $4,710,618.00.
AND the aggregate amount of the taxes estimated to be levied for the
current year will exceed $4,587,054.00.
AND it is necessary to borrow the sum of $1,000,000.00 from the Royal
Bank of Canada to defray the current expenditure of the Municipality
which was authorized by the Council on the 23rd day of June 2008,
until such time as the taxes levied can be collected.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Municipality
of the District of Barrington (hereinafter call the
“Corporation”).
1ST THAT the Warden, with the Treasurer of the said Corporation, be and
they are hereby authorized under the seal of the Corporation, to borrow
from the Royal Bank of Canada the sum of $1,000,000.00 Dollars as the
same may be required from time to time for the purpose of defraying the
annual current expenditure of the Corporation.
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2ND THAT the said Warden, with the Treasurer aforesaid be, and they are
hereby authorized to pay or allow to the said Bank, interest on the
said sum of $1,000,000.00 Dollars at the Bank interest rate prevailing
by way of discount or otherwise howsoever as they may deem best.
3RD THAT the promissory note or notes of the said Corporation, sealed
with the Corporate Seal and signed by the Warden and Treasurer of the
said Corporation, be given from time to time as required in security
for the amounts borrowed from time to time under the provision of the
Resolution.
4TH THAT the said sum of $1,000,000.00 Dollars so to be borrowed shall
be payable on or before the 30th day of September A.D., 2008, and the
promissory note or notes of the said Corporation given therefore, which
shall be under the seal of the Corporation, and if made payable before
the said 30th day of September A.D. 2008, may be renewed by the said
Warden and Treasurer from time to time, but no renewal shall fall due
later that the 30th day of September next.
5TH THAT the giving of such notes or renewal notes, as aforesaid, shall
not be deemed satisfaction to the said Bank of the said advance or
interest, but as evidence only of indebtedness.
Motion carried unanimously.
Farm Acreage Tax
Resolution C080615
Moved by L. Stewart and seconded by S. Strang that the Farm Acreage Tax
for the year 2008/2009 fiscal year be $2.63 per acre for all land that
is assessed as exempt farm land.
Motion carried unanimously.
Application - Rink Revitalization
It is proposed that an application for funding be made to Health
Promotion and Protection to assist with the cost of maintenance at the
Barrington Municipal Arena. Proposed maintenance will include
rain gutters, office floor replacement, deep fryer for canteen, new
telephone system, Olympia tires, etc.
Resolution C080616
Moved by L. Stewart and seconded by W. Smith that the application for
Rink Revitalization be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
2008 Community Litter Clean-up Program
The Clerk informed members that the 2008 Community Litter Clean-up
Program has been completed. The program covered 100 kilometers
and 14 tons of waste was collected in total.
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MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Fire Truck Annual Service Program
The Clerk informed members that Council previously received three
proposals from companies interested in providing the Fire Truck Annual
Service Program. Council at that time referred the proposals to
the fire chiefs for evaluation and recommendation. It is the
recommendation of the fire chiefs that the proposal received from
Bernie Kett Fire Truck Specialist, of Centreville, New Brunswick, be
accepted.
Resolution C080617
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by S. Strang that the proposal
received from Bernie Kett Fire Truck Specialist be accepted to provide
the Fire Truck Annual Service Program.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Scallop Fishery
The Clerk informed members that correspondence has been received from
the Town of Shelburne supporting our efforts to have the Minister of
Fisheries and Oceans to meet with representatives of local fishermen to
discuss concerns related to lobster habitat.
The Clerk also informed members that correspondence has been received
from the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Loyola Hearn. The
letter advised that he is unable to meet with local fishermen as
requested. The letter further advised that interactions between
various sectors and their potential impact on habitat and other
by-catch is always a concern. The letter further advised that
there are well established advisory bodies currently in place in both
the scallop and lobster sectors in our area and both interests are well
represented. He is suggesting that this forum should best serve
the interest of both groups.
Resolution C080618
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by S. Strang that copies of both letters
be forwarded to the local fishermen representative, P. Wayne Smith,
Clam Point.
Motion carried unanimously.
Hawk Dayze Monument
In advance to the meeting members were provided with photographs
showing the proposed location for the monument that is being installed
at The Hawk by the Hawk Dayze Committee. It is proposed that the
monument be installed on municipal property near the water.
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2008
Resolution C080619
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by W. Smith that the proposed
location for the Hawk Dayze Monument be approved as shown in the
pictures.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORT OF WARDEN
The Warden gave a brief report on her activities since the last meeting
of Council she attended. As part of her report she informed
members that she attended the Lieutenant Governors’ Awards on
June 4, 2008. B.M.H.S. students Brittany Wile and Brock Zinck
were this years recipients.
Resolution C080620
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by W. Smith that letters of
congratulations be forwarded to Brittany Wile and Brock Zinck.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE CONT’D
Dangerous and Unsightly Premises Complaint
The Warden informed members that she received an anonymous complaint
regarding the dangerous and unsightly condition of property owned by
Richard Nickerson located on the corner of the #3 Highway and Petticoat
Lane, in Barrington.
Resolution C080621
Moved by D. Messenger and seconded by W. Smith that the matter be
referred to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration, and
in the meantime it be investigated by the By-Law Enforcement Officer.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORT OF COUNCILLORS
Councillor Larry Stewart
Councillor Larry Stewart gave a brief report on his activities since
the last meeting of Council.
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Councillor Sean Strang
Committee of the Whole Council
Joelle Nickerson Re: Recreation Summer Staff
Resolution C080622
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by G. El-Jakl that the Recreation and
Personnel Policies be amended to clarify the hiring of summer employees
for the Day Camp Councillor positions and that advertising for these
positions be done with a deadline no later that the first week of
May.
The Warden turned her Chair over to the Deputy Warden in order that she
could address this matter.
She suggested Council may want to set an earlier deadline and suggested
April.
After making her comments she resumed the Chair.
Motion carried unanimously.
Discover Shelburne County Tourism Coordinator
Resolution C080623
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by D. Messenger that a letter be sent
to Discover Shelburne County Tourism Association indicating that the
Municipality of Barrington has made its commitment and provided its
proposal to the Association. The Municipality will further
consider any proposal provided by Discover Shelburne County once the
other municipal units have made a commitment to it.
Motion carried unanimously.
Owners Unknown Property
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by W. Smith that the Municipality
obtain the owners unknown property at Exit 30, off Highway 103, and
proceed with the required survey of the estimated cost of $7,000.00.
Resolution C080624
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by S. Strang that the above motion
be tabled and staff be requested to view the property to determine its
suitability. Upon receipt of the staff report this matter will be
further considered by Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Road Name
Resolution C080624
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by L. Stewart that the name of Hilltop
Drive be approved for a new road in Newellton leading to the property
of Douglas and Becky Atwood.
Motion carried unanimously.
Department of Environment Ticket
Resolution C080625
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by W. Smith that the Municipality have
the Municipal Solicitor contest the ticket issued by the Department of
Environment which was issued on June 12, 2008 and delivered by Mr.
Stephen Doucette.
Motion carried unanimously.
Deputy Warden Eddie Nickerson
Deputy Warden Nickerson gave a brief report on his activities since the
last meeting of Council.
Resolution C080626
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by S. Strang that a letter of
congratulations be forwarded to Mr. Aaron Nickerson on winning the 2008
Nova Scotia Mid-Am Golf Championship.
Motion carried unanimously.
Councillor Wilford Smith
Councillor Smith 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 George El-Jakl
Councillor El-Jakl gave a brief report on his activities since the last
meeting of Council.
REPORT OF CLERK-TREASURER
The Clerk-Treasurer’s Report for the month of May will be presented at
the next meeting of Council.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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