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, January 14, 2004.
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 (7:10 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by W. Smith that the minutes of the last meeting held December 10, 2003 be approved as circulated.
Motion carried.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
It was agreed that the following items be added to the agenda under correspondence:
- Atlantic Fisheries Policy Review
- Town representative on Community Health Care Advisory Committee
- Correspondence from Joint Services Board
- Request from Shelburne County Figure Skating Club
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Baccaro Tourist Rest Stop
The Clerk informed members that he received a telephone call from Mr. Gilbert McKenna regarding Council’s request to have a right-of-way across his property located in Baccaro, to provide access from the proposed tourist rest stop to Crow’s Neck Beach. Mr. McKenna does not wish to provide a right-of-way since during the summer months there are people on the beach with 3-wheelers and 4-wheelers who are tearing up the land and disturbing the piping plover which nests there. He further advised that at the present time he does not allow these people to cross his property so they go down the beach further and cross what he refers to as the “dyke”. Mr. McKenna still allows people to cross his property, on foot, to access the beach.
The Clerk further informed members that he received a telephone call
from Anna MacCarron of the Nova Scotia Coastal Guardian Program.
Ms. MacCarron has expressed concern for the preservation of the piping
plover which nests on Crow’s Neck Beach, and therefore is not in favour
of a tourist rest stop being developed in that area.
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2004
PAINTING YELLOW LINE
The Clerk informed members that correspondence has been received from
the Department of Transportation which advised that they only paint yellow
lines on these roads once every two years and new painting is scheduled
to take place during 2004. He will check all patches within the Municipality
to make sure that the tape is still in place, and if not it will be replaced.
GROUND SEARCH & RESCUE
Mr. Michael Hopkins, President; Jeff Gregory, Secretary-Treasurer; and Don Bower of the Barrington Search & Rescue Group appeared before the meeting.
In advance to the meeting each member of Council was provided with a memo from the Barrington Ground Search & Rescue Team and the EMO Coordinator for the Municipality of Barrington and the Town of Clark’s Harbour, requesting permission to use the former Barrington Passage Fire Hall. Mr. Hopkins informed members that both the Barrington Ground Search & Rescue Team and the Barrington/Clark’s Harbour EMO require a home base, maintenance and training facility.
Members of the Search & Rescue Group were informed that the former Barrington Passage Fire Hall was purchased with the intention of constructing of a new library.
During discussion of this matter the former South Side Fire Hall was suggested. It was reported that the South Side Fire Hall, in its present state, is not large enough to accommodate the search & rescue busses.
Resolution C040101
Moved by L. Halliday and seconded by W. Smith that this matter be referred to the Finance Committee for further discussion and that representatives of the Search & Rescue Group be invited to attend the meeting.
Motion carried.
The President of the Search & Rescue Group asked Council how long they could use the former Barrington Passage Fire Hall. Council previously granted permission for the Group to use the facility until the end of February.
Resolution C040102
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by F. Bower that the Search & Rescue Group be permitted to use the former Barrington Passage Fire Hall until Council requires the property.
Motion carried.
INTERVIEW MARGARET E. ATKINSON RE: ACCESS TO PARKING AREA
Ms. Margaret Atkinson was scheduled to appear before Council to discuss
her request. Ms. Atkinson failed to appear.
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2004
Resolution C040103
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by L. Halliday that the above matter be deferred to another meeting of Council and that a copy of Ms. Atkinson’s request be forwarded to the Waterfront Development Committee.
Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
General Agreement on Trade and Services (GATS)
Correspondence from CUPE and NSGEU regarding the General Agreement on Trade in Services was copied and circulated to members prior to the meeting.
No action was taken on this matter.
West Baccaro Cemetery
The Clerk informed members that correspondence has been received from Iona Chetwynd thanking Council for their grant to the West Baccaro Cemetery.
Resolution C040104
Moved by F. Bower and seconded by W. Smith that another community grant to the West Baccaro Cemetery Group be considered during the budget process.
Motion carried.
Prevention of Homelessness - Pilot 2004
The Clerk informed members that correspondence has been received from the South West Shore Development Authority requesting support for the Prevention of Homelessness - Pilot 2004 Program.
Resolution C040105
Moved by L. Halliday and seconded by D. Hunt that a letter of support be forwarded to the South West Shore Development Authority supporting the development of a proposal to address homelessness in our region.
Motion carried.
National Non-Smoking Week
The Warden informed members that January 18 - 24, 2004 is National Non-Smoking Week. The proclamation was read by the Warden.
There being no objection, the Warden declared January 18 - 24, 2004
as National Non-Smoking Week in the Municipality of Barrington.
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2004
National Flag of Canada Day
The Warden informed members that he has received correspondence from the Department of Canadian Heritage advising that February 15, 2004 is National Flag of Canada Day.
The Warden read the proclamation and there being no objections received, declared February 15, 2004 as National Flag of Canada Day in the Municipality of Barrington.
Atlantic Fisheries Policy Review
The Warden provided each member of Council with a copy of a presentation he will make to the Atlantic Fisheries Policy Review as an independent fisherman.
Question was raised as to whether Council wished the Warden to make a presentation regarding this matter on their behalf.
Resolution C040106
Moved by L. Halliday and seconded by W. Smith that the Warden represent the Barrington Municipal Council at the Atlantic Fisheries Policy Review consistent with the presentation circulated.
Much discussion took place regarding this matter.
Conflict of Interest
Deputy Warden Eddie Nickerson declared conflict of interest, vacated his seat and proceeded to the spectator area.
Deputy Warden Nickerson owns a fish processing licence.
Councillor Fred Bower declared conflict of interest, vacated his seat and proceeded to the spectator area.
Councillor Bower holds a Class “A” lobster licence.
The motion was then put to a vote and carried.
Deputy Warden Nickerson and Councillor Bower returned to their seats at the council table.
Community Health Care Advisory Committee Representative
The Clerk informed members that Rudy Link has resigned from his position on the Community Health Care Advisory Committee. Sherry Atkinson will now be serving as the Town of Clark’s Harbour’s representative on this committee.
Resolution C040107
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by L. Halliday that a letter of thanks and appreciation be forwarded to Councillor Rudy Link for his involvement on the Community Health Care Advisory Committee.
Motion carried.
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2004
Joint Services Board
The Clerk informed members that a letter has been received addressed to Warden and Council from Lianne Perry, Waste Diversion Coordinator, Joint Services Board. Mrs. Perry is requesting information from our C & D Landfill Site as it applies to waste accepted from the Municipality of Shelburne, Town of Shelburne and the Town of Lockeport. This information is being requested to assist her in determining waste diversion in those areas.
Resolution C040108
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by E. Nickerson that Municipal Staff provide the necessary information to Lianne Perry as requested in her letter of January 9, 2004.
Motion carried.
It was further agreed that Mrs. Perry be advised that further correspondence relating to the C & D Landfill Site be directed to the Municipal Clerk.
Shelburne County Figure Skating Club
Information has been received from the Shelburne County Figure Skating Club requesting the Municipal Council to advertise in their Closing Program Book.
Resolution C040109
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by W. Smith that the Municipality place a full page ad in the Shelburne County Figure Skating Club Closing Program Book at a cost of $85.00 and that funds be taken from the District 3 Community Grants Fund.
Motion carried.
REPORT OF WARDEN
Meeting with Minister of Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations
The Warden reported that a meeting was held with the Minister of Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations, Mr. Barrie Barnett, and the MLA for Shelburne County, Mr. Cecil O’Donnell, on January 9, 2004. During this meeting the following topics were discussed:
1. Diversion Credits
2. C.S.I. Sewer
3. C & D Landfill Site
4. V.I.C.
Other Activities
The Warden also informed members that he attended the New Year’s Levee held on January 1, 2004, hosted by the Municipality of Shelburne and the Town of Shelburne.
He also informed members that he attended the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner which was held on January 10, 2004. At this dinner the 2003 Business Excellence Awards were presented.
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2004
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Finance Committee
Request from Bay Side Home
Resolution C040110
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by W. Smith that a grant of $3,000.00 be provided to Bay Side Home for the purchase of a van.
Motion carried.
Resolution C040111
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by F. Bower that the request for funding of a van for Bay Side Home be referred to the budget process for further review in order to determine if an additional grant will be provided.
Motion carried.
Waste Collection Agreement
Resolution C040112
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by F. Bower that Paragraph 3.9 in the Waste Collection Agreement be amended to indicate that clear colored bags and/or opaque colored bags may be used for the collection of residual waste.
Motion carried.
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by E. Nickerson that Paragraph 3.7 be deleted from the Waste Collection Agreement.
Moved by F. Bower and seconded by E. Nickerson that the above motion be amended to provide for the exception of Forest View Drive.
Motion withdrawn.
Deputy Warden Nickerson assumed the Chair and the matter was addressed by the Warden.
The Chair was then resumed by the Warden.
Resolution C040113
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by W. Smith that Paragraph 3.7 of the Waste Collection Agreement be referred to the Public Works Committee for further discussion.
Motion carried.
It was agreed that Municipal Staff would draft proposed amendments to Paragraph 3.7 of the Waste Collection Agreement and also draft required amendments to By-Law No.8 which deals with the collection of waste.
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2004
Listing of Property for Sale
Resolution C040114
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by F. Bower that the property in Upper Port LaTour be re-listed for another six (6) months.
Motion carried.
Taping of Council Meetings
Resolution C040115
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by L. Halliday that the Municipality change the date of the second council meeting from the 4th Wednesday of each month to the 4th Monday of each month and revise the by-law regulating the date of council meetings accordingly.
Moved by E. Nickerson that the above motion be amended by inserting the words “and delete the first council meeting of each month”.
Motion withdrawn.
The original motion was then put to a vote and carried.
The Warden turned the chair over to the Deputy Warden so that he could address the motion.
The Warden resumed the chair.
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by F. Bower that the municipal by-law be amended to delete the requirement to hold a council meeting on the second Wednesday of each month.
Point of order on this question was called since this matter had been discussed and dealt with by the Finance Committee at their meeting held January 12, 2004.
The Warden ruled the motion to be in order.
The motion was then put to a vote and defeated.
Centreville Church Preservation Society
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by W. Smith that the Municipality respond to the Society indicating that after careful consideration of the information provided Council cannot approve a Community Grant for this Society.
A recorded vote was requested:
FOR AGAINST
Louise Halliday Eddie Nickerson
Dwayne Hunt Fred Bower
Wayne Smith Sterling Belliveau
Angus Atkinson
Motion defeated.
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2004
Resolution C040116
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by W. Smith that the Society be informed that their request for a grant will be considered during the budget process for the coming fiscal year.
A recorded vote was requested:
FOR AGAINST
Angus Atkinson Eddie Nickerson
Sterling Belliveau
Fred Bower
Louise Halliday
Dwayne Hunt
Wayne Smith
Motion carried.
Property at Station Road
Conflict of Interest
Deputy Warden Nickerson declared conflict of interest, vacated his seat and proceeded to the spectator area.
Resolution C040117
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by W. Smith that the Municipality will share in the cost of the Phase II Environmental Assessment on a 50/50 cost shared basis with the Marina Committee if the committee is in agreement.
Motion carried.
Resolution C040118
Dorothy Nickerson Request
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by F. Bower that Dorothy Nickerson be informed that it is not the policy of the Municipality to provide space for private businesses to operate at the Barrington Municipal Arena.
Motion carried.
Request from Cape Sable Historical Society
Some time ago the Cape Sable Historical Society had requested funding
from the Municipality for a project at the Seal Island Light Museum.
At that time the Municipal Council had requested a copy of their application
for a grant from the Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development which
was recently supplied.
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14, 2004
Resolution C040119
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by L. Halliday that the Municipality provide a grant of $5,000.00 out of next year’s fiscal budget on the condition that approval is received from the other funding partners who are party to the grant application.
Motion carried.
Recreation and Facilities Management Committee
Request from Bicycle Group
Resolution C040120
Moved by L. Halliday and seconded by F. Bower that Can-Am Wheelers be allowed to use the facilities at Sherose Island during the weekend of July 17, 2004 as part of their bicycle tour.
Motion carried.
It was also agreed that the Barrington Regional Curling Club be informed that this group will again be visiting at that time.
Long Term Nursing Care Facility Committee
Councillor Halliday informed members that a Long Term Nursing Care Facility Committee meeting was scheduled to be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2004. Due to the lack of members in attendance an official meeting could not be held.
Notes have been prepared and circulated to all councillors on matters discussed by members in attendance.
S.S.T. Committee
Councillor Halliday informed members that Phase II of the Environmental Assessment is being carried out at the proposed new school site on Sherose Island and water tests are being done.
Community Health Care Advisory Committee
Councillor Halliday informed members that a survey has been prepared and will be forwarded to residents by way of mail. The survey will assist the committee in determining what health care services are required in the area.
Hiring Committee
Landfill Manager/By-Law Enforcement Officer
The Chairman of the Hiring Committee informed members that internal applications were accepted for the position of Landfill Manager/By-Law Enforcement Officer. Applicants were interviewed by the Hiring Committee on January 9, 2004.
A recommendation from the Hiring Committee was scheduled to be forthcoming
this evening pending the advice of the Municipal Solicitor.
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2004
Contact with the Municipal Solicitor has now been made and the recommendation from the Hiring Committee Meeting held January 9, 2004 will not be brought forward.
The Hiring Committee met again on January 14, 2004 to further consider recommendations to hire a Landfill Manager.
Resolution C040121
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by W. Smith that since no suitable applicants were interviewed by the Hiring Committee at their meeting held January 9, 2004, that the position of Landfill Manager/By-Law Enforcement Officer be advertised externally.
Motion carried.
Nominating Committee Meeting
Committee Nominations
Resolution C040122
Moved by F. Bower and seconded by W. Smith that Deputy Warden Eddie Nickerson be added as a member of the Hiring Committee and that the attached list of committees be approved.
Motion carried.
Planning Advisory Committee
The Clerk reminded members of the Planning Advisory Committee that their next meeting will be held tomorrow evening at 7:00 p.m.
Shelburne County Adult Workshop
It was agreed that the Shelburne County Adult Workshops Board be advised
that no council member has been appointed to serve on the Board for the
upcoming year.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The Clerk informed members that based on decisions made this evening the next council meeting will be held on Monday, January 26, 2004, and the next Finance Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2004.
It was agreed that a memo would be sent to all councillors informing
them of these meetings.
COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE - TABLED MOTION
The collection and transportation of municipal solid waste was dealt
with earlier in the meeting.
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RETURNING OFFICER FOR 2004 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
It was agreed that an advertisement be placed in the Coast Guard Newspaper inviting applications from interested individuals wishing to serve as Returning Officer for the 2004 Municipal Elections.
LANDS AT THE HAWK
The Clerk informed members that the surplus federal property located at The Hawk has now been transferred to the Municipality of Barrington.
Deputy Warden Nickerson and Councillor Atkinson both requested a copy
of the plot plan for this property.
CLOSED SESSION OF COUNCIL
At this time a Closed Session of Council was held to deal with personnel matters.
The regular Council Meeting was called back to order.
INCREMENTS
Resolution C040123
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by F. Bower that Andrew Goreham, after having successfully completed another year of service with the Municipality of Barrington, be granted his annual increment effective December 12, 2003.
Motion carried.
Resolution C040124
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by A. Atkinson that Jamie Crowell, after having successfully completed another year of service with the Municipality of Barrington, be granted his annual increment effective January 4, 2004.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by F. Bower that the meeting adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
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