Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Barrington Municipal Council held in the Council Chambers, in the Administrative Centre, in Barrington, N.S., on Wednesday, December 10, 2003.
The meeting was called to order by the Warden at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present:
- Warden Sterling Belliveau
- Deputy Warden Eddie Nickerson
- Councillor Angus Atkinson
- Councillor Fred Bower
- Councillor Louise Halliday
- Councillor Wayne Smith
- Lesa Rossetti, Deputy Clerk
Absent was Councillor Dwayne Hunt due to illness.
CHANGES TO AGENDA
It was agreed that Item #10, Closed Session of Council, be deferred until the next meeting of Council.
It was further agreed that the following item be added:
- Ground Search & Rescue Request
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by F. Bower and seconded by A. Atkinson that the minutes of the last meeting of Council held November 26, 2003 be approved as circulated.
Motion carried.
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Televised Council Meetings
Question was raised as to whether any progress had been made in securing someone to tape council meetings.
Members were informed that contact has been made with Eastlink Cable as well as Don Parnell of Yarmouth and no response has been received to date.
Resolution C031201
Moved by F. Bower and seconded by W. Smith that Mr. Rick Davis of Shelburne be contacted to determine whether he would be interested in taping the council meetings during the winter months, pending the response received from Don Parnell and Eastlink Cable.
Motion carried.
Page 2, Regular Meeting of Council, December 10, 2003
CORRESPONDENCE
Septic System Installation Requirements
In advance to the meeting each member was provided with a copy of a letter received from Travis and Jessica Swaine of Shag Harbour. They own a piece of land in Shag Harbour that is 100 feet wide and 5000 + feet long. They have been informed that their lot is too narrow to install a septic system, and therefore are disappointed because they cannot build on their property. They are requesting that the situation be rectified immediately.
Resolution C031202
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by L. Halliday that the letter from Mr. & Mrs. Swaine be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for consideration.
Motion carried.
“BUDDY”
Correspondence has been received from “FOR KIDS SAKE” requesting Council to assist them in sending a “Get Well Buddy Bear” to Yarmouth, Digby and Shelburne hospitals. This year Home Hardware will donate all profits from the sale of these bears to assist in the purchase of new fetal heart monitors for the Yarmouth Hospital. The price of each bear is $19.97, plus tax.
Resolution C031203
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by L. Halliday that two (2) buddy bears be purchased, one to be from the Municipal Council and one to be from Municipal Staff.
Motion carried.
Councillor Smith requested that one (1) additional buddy bear be donated
and that the cost of the bear be deducted from his remuneration.
This buddy bear would also be donated in the name of the Municipality of
Barrington.
REPORT OF WARDEN
Festival of Trees
The Warden informed members that he participated in the Festival of
Trees held this past weekend. He reported that the Festival raised
approximately $3,000.00 for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. The Municipality
took part in the event by sponsoring a tree which was decorated by staff.
The tree was then donated to Big Brothers/Big Sisters for their silent
auction.
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
School Steering Committee
Councillor Louise Halliday provided a brief update on the recent meeting held by the School Steering Team. Certain aspects of the design are still being considered and work is still on schedule.
Page 3, Regular Meeting of Council, December 10, 2003
Public Works Committee
Baccaro Tourist Rest Stop
A proposal has been prepared for the development of a tourist rest stop in Baccaro. The proposal includes property of the Department of Natural Resources as well as property belonging to Gilbert McKenna. It is hoped that a tourist rest stop can be established on property of the Department of Natural Resources, and a pathway constructed on property of Mr. McKenna providing access to Crow’s Neck Beach.
Resolution C031204
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by F. Bower that staff contact Mr. Gilbert McKenna to determine whether he would be willing to provide an easement to the Municipality for the purpose of constructing a pathway on his property located at Baccaro.
Motion carried.
V.I.C.
It was reported that the V.I.C. is now completed with the exception of a few minor items. Some funds still remain in the budget.
Resolution C031205
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by L. Halliday that staff review the list of proposed projects for the V.I.C. and use the remaining money.
Motion carried.
Yellow Line
Resolution C031206
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by F. Bower that a letter be written to the Department of Transportation requesting that the yellow line be painted on the new section of highway in Villagedale, as well as on all patched roads within the Municipality of Barrington, and that the yellow line on the Port LaTour Road be repainted.
Motion carried.
Street Lights - Causeway
Street lighting is required on the causeway to light the walkway recently constructed by the Waterfront Development Committee.
Resolution C031207
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by L. Halliday that street lights be installed on the causeway based on the recommendation of NS Power.
Motion carried.
Page 4, Regular Meeting of Council, December 10, 2003
COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
A request for proposals for the collection and transportation of Municipal solid waste was presented before Council for consideration. During review of this matter question was raised regarding Section 3.9 regarding the color of bags to be used for residual waste.
Moved by F. Bower and seconded by E. Nickerson that Section 3.9 of the Request for Proposals be reworded to provide for residual waste to be collected in clear green plastic bags.
Resolution C031208
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by E. Nickerson that the above motion be tabled until the next meeting of Council.
Motion carried.
It was agreed that Section 3.9 of the Request for Proposals be further
discussed at a committee meeting prior to the next meeting of Council.
GROUND SEARCH AND RESCUE GROUP REQUEST
It was reported that the Ground Search and Rescue Group has requested use of the bay area of the Fire Hall to work on their bus. They anticipate all work being completed by the end of February 2004.
It was previously indicated that Ray Green, Recreation Director, would be holding programs in the bay area. Upon checking the area it has been determined that the space is too small to accommodate the programs planned.
Resolution C031209
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by E. Nickerson that the Barrington Ground Search and Rescue Group be permitted to use the bay area of the Fire Hall to work on their bus until the end of February 2004.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING “LOCAL IMPROVEMENT BY-LAW”
It was reported that second reading of the proposed Local Improvement By-Law has been advertised in the Coast Guard Newspaper which advised the public that Council would be considering adoption of the by-law during this meeting. The proposed by-law is to provide residents with an avenue in which to bring their concerns to Council regarding the construction of local improvements within the Municipality, and provide consistency in dealing with such improvements.
It was reported that no opposition to the by-law was received.
Page 5, Regular Meeting of Council, December 10, 2003
Resolution C031210
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by L. Halliday that the Local Improvement By-Law be approved in second and final reading.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAW #21 & BY-LAW #27
It was reported that second reading of proposed amendments to By-Law #21 “Municipal Sewers” and By-Law #27 “Wastewater Management District” was advertised in the Coast Guard Newspaper which advised the public that Council would be considering amendments during this meeting. Proposed amendments will reduce the connection fee from $1,000.00 to $100.00.
No opposition was received regarding the proposed amendments.
Resolution C031211
Moved by L. Halliday and seconded by W. Smith that proposed amendments to By-Law #21 and By-Law #27, to reduce the sewer connection fee from $1,000.00 to $100.00, be approved in second and final reading.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by F. Bower that the meeting adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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