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 (7:03 p.m.)
- Councillor Angus Atkinson
- Councillor Fred Bower
- Councillor Louise Halliday
- Councillor Dwayne Hunt
- Councillor Wayne Smith
- Brian Holland, Municipal Clerk
- Lesa Rossetti, Deputy Clerk
The Warden informed members that this is the first council session being taped to be aired on East Link Cable.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by F. Bower that the minutes of the last meeting held Wednesday, November 27, 2002 be approved as circulated.
Motion carried.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
The Warden informed members that it is necessary to add the following items under "correspondence":
- South West Shore Development Authority - Release of Energy Study.
- Library Funding.
- Shelburne County Fish & Game Association
The Warden informed members that interviews scheduled with Leroy Legere and Shaun Hatfield have been rescheduled for the January 8, 2003 meeting of Council.
CORRESPONDENCE
District 8 Fire Department
The Clerk informed members that a letter has been received from Mr. Richard Nickerson, Secretary-Treasurer for the Port LaTour Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Nickerson is requesting Council to make provision in the 2003/2004 municipal budget for the replacement of bunker gear.
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Moved by F. Bower and seconded by W. Smith that the replacement of bunker gear be added to the agenda of the next Semi-Annual Meeting with Fire Departments.
Motion carried.
Chapel Hill Museum
Members were informed that a letter has been received from Mr. Douglas Shand of the Chapel Hill Museum. Mr. Shand raised concern that there is an ever growing and apparently obvious garbage and littering problem within our Municipality.
During discussion of this matter reference was made to the Adopt-A-Highway Program offered through the Department of Transportation.
Councillor Hunt informed members that the Shelburne County Crime Prevention Association is currently looking at the problem and trying to come up with some incentive to discourage people from littering. The Association is also planning a clean-up in the area.
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by L. Halliday that the Chapel Hill Museum be informed of the Adopt-A-Highway Program.
Motion carried.
It was further agreed that the Chapel Hill Museum be advised that the Shelburne County Crime Prevention Association is also looking at the problem.
Dr. Shams
It was reported that a letter has been received from Dr. Nagi Shams advising that his contract will end with the Municipality of Barrington on February 8, 2003 and that he will not be able to renew the contract for family reasons.
It was suggested that Dr. Shams would like to leave on January 5, 2003, if possible.
Moved by L. Halliday and seconded by D. Hunt that the Municipal Council allow Dr. Shams to leave on the date he has requested.
Motion defeated.
During discussion of this matter, it was noted that if Dr. Shams terminates his contract prior to the expiry date he will be required to pay a portion of the rent waived at the beginning of his term.
South West Shore Development Authority - Energy Study
It was reported that an invitation has been received for members to attend the release of the South West Shore Development Authority's Energy Study. The release will take place at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2002, at the Barrington Lions Hall.
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Individuals planning to attend are asked to contact the Clerk prior to December 16, 2002. The following members indicated they would be attending the release:
- Warden Sterling Belliveau
- Deputy Warden Eddie Nickerson
- Councillor Louise Halliday
- Councillor Angus Atkinson
Library Funding
It was reported that a letter has been received from the Western Counties Regional Library Board. The letter informed members that in 2000/2001 the Department of Education did not grant the full amount it had previously agreed to, citing the need for spending restraint. This resulted in lower municipal contributions as well since municipal grants are based on a percentage of the provincial grant. In 2001/2002 and 2002/2003 the Department of Education again did not honour its agreement to the funding formula.
The Library Board is asking for the assistance of Council to impress upon the provincial government the importance of maintaining adequate funding levels for regional libraries and honouring the funding formula, which was agreed to in 2000.
Moved by F. Bower and seconded by A. Atkinson that the Municipal Council support the request of the Western Counties Regional Library Board and ask the provincial government to honour the funding formula which was agreed to in the year 2000.
Motion carried.
Shelburne County Fish and Game Association
A letter has been received from the Shelburne County Fish and Game Association which advised that they have decided to establish an Advisory Council, in order to determine whether there is interest and support for the relocation of the public rifle range formerly sited at Carleton Village. The Association is requesting that Council submit the name of an individual willing to represent the Municipality and its views, on the Advisory Council.
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by F. Bower that the letter received from the Shelburne County Fish and Game Association regarding the relocation of the public rifle range at Carleton Village be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration.
Motion carried.
It was further agreed that the letter received from the Shelburne County Fish and Game Association be copied and circulated to members prior to the next Finance Committee meeting.
Interview Clyde Nickerson - Navy League
Mr. Clyde Nickerson, Petty Officer Banks and Warrant Officer Tanner appeared before the meeting. Mr. Nickerson thanked Council for allowing the Sea Cadets to use space at the Recreation Centre. He informed members that the purpose for appearing before Council tonight was to bring to Council's attention the deteriorated condition of the building. He informed members that the roof leaks, the ceiling tiles are damaged and there are problems with the electrical and heating, etc.
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Mr. Nickerson suggested that the roof be repaired and extended to cover in the patio area located in the middle of the building resulting in additional space that could be used by the cadets.
The Clerk informed members that Public Works employees have been requested to repair the roof a number of times and the Supervisor of Public Works is currently carrying out an assessment of the building.
During discussion of this matter it was noted that the Sea Cadets have no financial means of assisting with repairs, but are willing to volunteer their time.
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by D. Hunt that the Occupational Health & Safety Committee be requested to investigate the condition of the Recreation Centre and report back to the next meeting of Council.
Motion carried.
REPORT OF WARDEN
The Warden briefly reported on the release of the South West Shore Development Authority's Energy Study, which is to take place on December 18, 2002 at the Barrington Lions Hall.
He informed members that he recently attended two (2) annual Christmas dinners; one hosted by the South West Shore Development Authority and the other hosted by the Roseway Hospital Charitable Foundation.
The Warden extended "Seasons Greetings" to councillors, staff and members of the public.
The Deputy Warden noted that at the last meeting of Council the Warden suggested that the RDA be contacted and requested to send representatives to visit the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico to visit gas plants.
The request to have a delegation visit the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico was a suggestion put forth at the Nova Scotia Fisheries Minister's Conference, in Truro, N.S., on November 12th and 13th, 2002.
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by W. Smith that the Municipal Council ask the South West Shore Development Authority Oil and Gas Committee to look at the option of sending a delegation to gas plants located in the North Sea and/or the Gulf of Mexico.
Motion carried.
REPORT OF CLERK-TREASURER
The Clerk-Treasurer gave his report for the month of November 2002.
During the month tax bill reminder notices were sent out and a flyer was sent out to explain various aspects of waste collection during the Christmas season and to also distribute a Waste Collection Schedule for 2003.
The Clerk reported on conferences and seminars attended during the month as well as various meetings held with provincial officials and municipal staff, etc.
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A report was also provided on waste collection for the month of November:
Bags KG
Blue Bags 9,177 35,595
Organics 44,620
Residual 57,900
TOTAL: 138,115
Percentage Diversion 58.08%
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
C.S.I. Sewer Committee
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by A. Atkinson that the Municipality of the District of Barrington apply to the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Works Program for the construction of a sewer on Cape Sable Island, to include areas beginning in Clam Point and continuing around Cape Sable Island back to Centreville, using information provided by ABL Environmental Consultants Ltd. and the appreciation is to include provision for the net amount of H.S.T. payable on the project.
Motion carried.
Public Works Committee
Wastewater Certification Requirements
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by D. Hunt that our two (2) Public Works Assistants be required to write the GED exam in January 2003 and then write the Class II Wastewater Treatment Certification exam as soon as they are eligible thereafter.
Motion carried.
C.S.I. Causeway Study - Terms of Reference
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by D. Hunt that the Terms of Reference for a C.S.I. Causeway Study include providing a large enough opening in the Cape Sable Island Causeway, to allow an adequate flow of water, to provide for fish migration, so that the western side of the causeway will no longer be polluted, and to have this opening spanned by a bridge.
Motion carried.
Salting of the Sidewalk
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by D. Hunt that Municipal staff draft a by-law governing snow removal on sidewalks in Barrington Passage.
Motion carried.
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Waterfront Development Committee
Councillor Smith gave a brief report on the Waterfront Development Committee Meeting which was held last evening.
The Clerk informed members that George Newell has resigned from the Waterfront Development Committee, effective immediately.
South West Shore Development Authority Energy Committee
Councillor Halliday informed members that she attended a recent meeting of the South West Shore Development Authority Energy Committee. At this meeting the Energy Study was finalized.
BORROWING RESOLUTION
The Clerk informed members that since the Municipality has switched banking services from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce to the Royal Bank of Canada it is now necessary to once again approve a borrowing resolution.
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by L. Halliday and carried:
WHEREAS it is necessary to borrow the sum of $1,500,000.00 (one million five hundred thousand dollars) from the Royal Bank of Canada to meet the now current expenditure of the Corporation until such time as the taxes to be levied therefore can be collected.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Corporation as follows:
1. That the Warden with the Clerk of the Corporation, be and they are hereby authorized under the seal of the Corporation to borrow from Royal Bank of Canada the sum of $1,500,000.00 (one million five hundred thousand dollars) as the same may be required from time to time to meet the now current expenditure of the Corporation which said expenditure has been duly authorized by the Council.
2. That the said Warden with the Clerk aforesaid, be, and they are hereby authorized to pay or allow to the said bank interest on the said sum of $1,500,000.00 (one million five hundred thousand dollars) at the rate of Royal Bank prime rate less .25 (one-quarter) per cent per annum, which may be paid or allowed in advance by way of discount or otherwise howsoever as they may deem best.
3. That the said sum of $1,500,000.00 (one million five hundred thousand dollars) so to be borrowed shall be made payable on or before the 31st day of October next; and the promissory note or notes of the Corporation, if any, given therefore, if made payable before the said 31st day of October may be renewed by the said Warden and Clerk from time to time, but no renewal thereof shall fall due later than the said 31st day of October next.
4. That the promissory note or notes of the Corporation, sealed with the corporate seal and signed by the Warden and Clerk of the Corporation be given from time to time as required, in security for the amounts borrowed from time to time under the provisions of this resolution.
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5. That the giving of such renewal note or notes, as aforesaid, shall not be deemed satisfaction to the said bank of the said advance or interest, but as evidence only of indebtedness.
CERTIFIED ICE MAKER
It was reported that no applications were received for the position of Certified Ice Maker. Two inquiries were made but neither individual possessed the required qualifications.
During discussion of this matter it was questioned whether Ricky Thorburne had obtained his Second Class Refrigeration Plant Operator's Certificate. The Clerk informed members that Mr. Thorburne wrote the exam approximately one month ago, but to date no word has been received.
It was agreed that this matter be pursued to determine whether or not Ricky Thorburne was successful in obtaining his Class II Certification.
It was agreed that the position of Certified Ice Maker be once again considered by Council after it is known whether or not Ricky Thorburne was successful in obtaining his Class II Certification.
CLOSED SESSION OF COUNCIL
A Closed Session of Council was held at this time to deal with personnel matters and possible sale of property.
The regular Council Meeting was called back to order.
YEARLY INCREMENT
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by L. Halliday that Andrew Goreham be granted his annual increment in the amount of $1,015.00 after having successfully completed another year of employment with the Municipality.
Motion carried.
DENTAL EQUIPMENT
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by D. Hunt that contact be made with the Yarmouth Dental Group acknowledging receipt of their letter, and advise that due to the holidays their request will be considered early in January, with a decision being made not later than January 31, 2003.
Motion carried.
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SALE OF PROPERTY - CROWELL POINT
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by L. Halliday that the offer received from Carla Nickerson, in the amount of $5,500.00 for the purchase of property located at Crowell Point, be accepted.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by F. Bower that the meeting adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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