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.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
The Warden informed members that it is necessary to add the following items to the agenda:
- Industrial Site.
- Old Oak Park Road.
- Recreation Director.
- By-Law Enforcement Officer.
- R.C.M.P.
- Tourism and Culture.
RECREATION DIRECTOR
At this time Eric MacKenzie, Recreation Director, appeared before Council. Eric tendered his resignation as Recreation Director for the Municipality of Barrington. He has been offered employment with CFB Greenwood and has accepted the position. Eric’s last day of employment with the Municipality will be sometime in late September. He thanked Council and Staff for their kindness, patience and understanding during the last year.
The Warden turned her Chair over to the Deputy Warden and extended best wishes to Eric in his new position.
The Warden then resumed the Chair.
Councillors wished Eric well in his future endeavors.
Eric then left the meeting.
Page 2, Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council, August 27, 2007
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by S. Strang that the minutes of the last meeting held August 13, 2007 be approved as circulated.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Freedom of Information
In advance to the meeting each member of Council was provided with correspondence received from Anne Smith. Ms. Smith is requesting Council to support her request to FOIPOP that the fee be waived to access the file on Shelburne Place.
Resolution C070824
Moved by D. Messenger and seconded by L. Stewart that a letter be forwarded to Anne Smith indicating Council’s support of her request to have the fee waived to access the file on Shelburne Place due to public interest.
Motion carried unanimously.
Seniors Abuse Awareness
Information has been received from Seniors Secretariat advising that they have launched a new Seniors Abuse Awareness Campaign. Brochures were circulated to members.
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Industrial Site
Correspondence has been received from the Minister of Economic Development advising that $12,500.00 has been approved for the Municipality to carry out an Industrial Site Study.
Resolution C070825
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by W. Smith that a thank you letter be forwarded to the Minister of Economic Development.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Oak Park Road
The Clerk informed members that correspondence has been received from Benny Acker of the Department of Transportation advising that work on the Old Oak Park Road, from the end of the pavement to the Yarmouth County line, will be carried out this fall.
Page 3, Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council, August 27, 2007
REPORT OF WARDEN
The Warden gave a brief report on her activities since the last meeting of Council.
She informed members that a Closed Session of Team Shelburne County will be held on September 5, 2007 to deal with a legal matter.
REPORT OF COUNCILLORS
Councillor Stewart
Councillor Stewart briefly reported on a recent meeting of the Building Committee for the Bay Side Home Expansion.
Councillor Smith
No committees to report
Councillor Strang
Committee of the Whole
Wood’s Harbour Volunteer Fire Department
Resolution C070826
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by G. El-Jakl that the Municipality provide $2,449.81 to reimburse the Wood’s Harbour Volunteer Fire Department for the construction of a fire hydrant in the Wood’s Harbour area, and that these funds be provided in the 2008/2009 Municipal Budget.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution C070827
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by G. El-Jakl that a grant of $500.00 be provided from the District 1 Community Grants Fund to the Wood’s Harbour Volunteer Fire Department for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing a fire hydrant in the Wood’s Harbour area.
Motion carried unanimously.
Port Clyde Volunteer Fire Department
The Port Clyde Volunteer Fire Department is requesting the Municipality to provide a letter of support for their application to the Department of Economic Development to obtain funding to improve their hall.
Page 4, Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council, August 27, 2007
Resolution C070828
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by W. Smith that a letter of support be provided to the Port Clyde Volunteer Fire Department as a place for EMO and residents to use in time of emergency.
Motion carried unanimously.
Community Health Centre
Resolution C070829
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by L. Stewart that the Municipality pay $600.00 to Dr. Blair towards the electrical bill for February 2007.
Motion carried unanimously.
Councillor LeBlanc-Messenger
Councillor LeBlanc-Messenger gave a brief report on her activities since the last meeting of Council.
Deputy Warden Nickerson
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
Heritage Properties
The Coumans House
Resolution C070830
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by L. Stewart that “The Coumans House” be re-designated “The Lyle House” for the purposes of Municipal Heritage Records.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Herbert R. Banks House
Resolution C070831
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by L. Stewart that renovations proposed by James and Rhonda Mercer to “The Herbert R. Banks House” and property be approved providing they meet the building code as required, and maintain the historical value of the property.
Motion carried unanimously.
Councillor El-Jakl
Councillor El-Jakl gave a brief report on his activities since the last meeting of Council
Page 5, Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council, August 27, 2007
Recreation Director
Resolution C070832
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by W. Smith that the Municipality advertise the position of Recreation Director, internally and externally, at the same time.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution C070833
Moved by L. Stewart and seconded by W. Smith that the resignation received from the Recreation Director, Eric MacKenzie, be accepted.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORT OF CLERK-TREASURER
The Clerk-Treasurer gave a brief report on his activities during the month of July.
TRIP TO CAPE LIGHT
The Deputy Warden informed members that arrangements have been made for members to take a trip to the Cape Light, on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. If it is necessary to cancel this trip due to bad weather, arrangements will be made for Sunday around 1:00 p.m.
Members were asked to bring a life jacket.
CONTINUATION OF CORRESPONDENCE
R.C.M.P.
Correspondence has been received from Barry Harvie, Superintendent, District Policing Officer, advising that he has been transferred to White Horse in the Yukon Territories. Superintendent David Fudge has been appointed the new District Policing Officer for South West Nova District, and he will be arriving in Nova Scotia during the latter part of September 2007. In the interim, Staff Sergeant Kevin Cleary will be serving as the Acting District Policing Officer for South West Nova.
Tourism and Culture
The Clerk informed members that correspondence has been received from the Minister of Tourism, Culture & Heritage. The letter acknowledged the Municipality’s participation in the Fire, Safety and Code Compliance for heritage buildings. This workshop was held on June 15, 2007, in Halifax, and was attended by the Building Inspector, Andrew Goreham.
Page 6, Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council, August 27, 2007
NEW BUSINESS
Special Constable
The Clerk informed members that the Department of Justice is reviewing their appointments for By-Law Enforcement Officers and Special Constables. The Province now appoints officers for a three (3) year term, whereas in the past no reappointments were necessary. The Department is now asking that Andrew Goreham be reappointed to serve as a Special Constable for the Municipality of Barrington.
Resolution C070834
Moved by G. El-Jakl and seconded by S. Strang that Andrew Goreham be appointed Special Constable for By-Law No. 11 “Animals”, By-Law No. 12 “Dogs”, By-Law No. 8 “Collection, Storage and Disposal of Waste”, and the Dangerous and Unsightly Premises Provisions of the Municipal Government Act.
Motion carried unanimously.
Landfill Truck
The Clerk informed members that it would be beneficial to purchase a one (1) ton truck to move items around the C & D Landfill Site. The cost of the truck could be absorbed in the Landfill Budget by reducing other expenditures.
Resolution C070835
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by S. Strang that the Municipality purchase a one (1) ton vehicle to be used at the C & D Landfill Site at a maximum cost of $10,000.00, and that the cost be absorbed in the current Landfill Budget.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
George El-Jakl Donna LeBlanc-Messenger
Louise Halliday Larry Stewart
Eddie Nickerson
Wilford Smith
Sean Strang
Motion carried.
Sale of Surplus Items
The Clerk informed members that a sale of surplus items was held on August 24, 2007 at the Brass Hill Treatment Plant. Proceeds of this sale amounted to $1,632.00.
Page 7, Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council, August 27, 2007
TENDERS - WOOD’S HARBOUR SIDEWALK
The Clerk informed members that two (2) sealed tenders had been received for the Wood’s Harbour Sidewalk Project. Tenders were opened by the Warden and were as follows:
- Aberdeen Paving Ltd. - $540,000.00, plus H.S.T.
- R & D Harris Excavating Ltd. - $407,125.43, plus H.S.T.
The above tenders did not include the relocation of power poles.
Moved by G. El-Jakl and seconded by E. Nickerson that the Municipal Council accept the lowest tender received subject to it meeting all the requirements of the tender call.
Resolution C070836
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by W. Smith that the above motion be amended to require the Clerk to contact the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Works Program to determine if we can cut back on the length of the multi-purpose trail if there is a shortage in funds to complete the project.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Louise Halliday George El-Jakl
Donna LeBlanc-Messenger
Eddie Nickerson
Wilford Smith
Larry Stewart
Sean Strang
Motion carried.
The original motion as amended was then put to a vote.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
George El-Jakl Larry Stewart
Louise Halliday
Donna LeBlanc-Messenger
Eddie Nickerson
Wilford Smith
Sean Strang
Motion carried.
CLOSED SESSION OF COUNCIL
At this time a Closed Session of Council was held to deal with a personnel matter.
The Regular Council Session was then called back to order.
Page 8, Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by W. Smith that the meeting adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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