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 Dwayne Hunt
- Councillor Wayne Smith
- Brian Holland, Municipal Clerk
- Lesa Rossetti, Deputy Clerk
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
It was agreed that the following two (2) items be added to correspondence:
- Letter from Department of Transportation Re: Contracting out Work
- Letter from Warden Nickerson Re: Family Violence Program
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by L. Halliday and seconded by A. Atkinson that the minutes of the last meeting held January 9, 2002 be approved as circulated.
Motion carried.
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL FLAG OF CANADA DAY
The Warden reported that he has received information from the Department of Canadian Heritage requesting Council to proclaim National Flag of Canada Day.
There being no objections raised the Warden declared February 15, 2002 as National Flag of Canada Day in the Municipality of Barrington
MATTER ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Community Health Care Advisory Committee
Deputy Warden Nickerson informed members that a resume has now been received from Dorothy Penney. The information received from Mrs. Penney was read by the Municipal Clerk.
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The motion tabled at the January 9, 2002 Council Meeting was then brought forward. The motion reads as follows:
"Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by W. Smith that Mrs. Dorothy Penney of South Side be appointed to serve on the Community Health Care Advisory Committee representing District 7."
Motion carried
CORRESPONDENCE
Youth Resource Centre
It was reported that a letter has been received from the Youth Resource Centre advising that they have a new Youth Navigator. Her name is Amanda Stoddard.
Barrington Ground Search & Rescue
It was reported that a letter has been received from the Barrington Ground Search & Rescue Group requesting Council to take over ownership of the boat trailer and to have it insured under the Municipal Policy.
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by D. Hunt that the Municipality of Barrington assume ownership of the boat trailer and take steps to have it insured under the Municipal insurance coverage.
Motion carried.
Letter from Department of Transportation
It was reported that a letter has been received from the Department of Transportation which advised that it is assumed that no permanent highway maintenance employees will lose jobs as a result of contracting out. The letter further advised that the private sector has an increased role to play in winter and summer maintenance since this work can be done cost-effectively while maintaining provincial standards. The Department's top priority is to provide safe roads for Nova Scotians by the most effective means possible while at the same time protecting the jobs of the permanent highway maintenance employees.
It was noted that this letter was in response to previous concerns raised by Council.
Family Violence Program
It was reported that a copy of a letter has been received, addressed to Minister of Justice and Attorney General, from Warden Nickerson of the Municipality of Shelburne, regarding the Family Violence Program. The letter requested clarification from the Minister as it relates to the funding to commence April 1, 2002, for the one-half time Community Assistance Coordinator position. This letter was presented for information purposes only.
Page 3, Council Meeting, January 23, 2002
INTERVIEW TREVOR CUNNINGHAM RE: B.M.H.S
Mr. Trevor Cunningham, Junior High Vice Principal of the Barrington Municipal High School, appeared before the meeting. Mr. Cunningham informed members of activities taking place at the High School. The list of activities include the following: Positive Participation Program, Exploratory Program, Winter Carnival, Junior Achievement, etc.
General discussion took place regarding the School Board's "No Smoking" policy.
Mr. Cunningham was then thanked for appearing before Council and bringing them up to date on Junior High activities.
PROPOSED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS & MEDICATION POLICY
The Clerk reported that notification was given at the last meeting of Council that consideration would be given to the adoption of the Proposed Prescription Drugs and Medication Policy. The policy was read by the Clerk.
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by D. Hunt that the Recreation Department Policy "Prescription Drugs & Medication Policy" be approved as presented.
Motion carried.
REPORT OF WARDEN
An R.D.A. Meeting was held in Yarmouth on January 16, 2002.
A meeting of the Marine Resource Centre Committee was held on January 16, 2002. At this meeting the Marine Centre Study was reviewed and the membership was expanded. It was agreed by the committee that RDA staff organize a forum to review the study and to create a clear vision of the facility. This one day event will be held during the latter part of February or the first of March.
The Warden advised that arrangements have been made for him to meet with the Minister of Fisheries, in Halifax, on January 28 & 29, 2002, to discuss the Marine Centre Study.
On January 24, 2002 the Warden, Councillor Smith and the Municipal Clerk will be attending the Infrastructure Program announcements to be held in Clare. The Honourable Robert Thibeault, Federal Minister of Fisheries & Oceans will be present and the Warden hopes to meet with him after the announcements to discuss the study.
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by E. Nickerson that the travel expense be paid by the Municipality for the Warden to attend the meeting with the Minister of Fisheries in Halifax, January 28th and 29th , if this expense is not covered by the R.D.A.
Motion carried.
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COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
Finance and Administration Committee
Samuel Wood Historical Society Request
The Samuel Wood Historical Society has submitted a proposal to the Fisheries Restructuring and Adjustment Measures Program, administered by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. This program is to renovate the Historical Society's building in Wood's Harbour so that their current programs can be expanded and the Society can add new programs. The total cost of the renovations is $217,230.00. The Society is bringing resources to the local community, including health care services at the site. The Historical Society is requesting a contribution of $8,000.00. The contribution can be made in installments of $4,000.00 per year for the next two years.
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by D. Hunt that the Municipality make a grant of $8,000.00 over the next two (2) fiscal years, beginning April 1, 2002, to the Samuel Wood Historical Society.
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by W. Smith that the above motion be amended to add "subject to the approval of other government funding".
Amendment carried.
The original motion as amended was then put to a vote and carried.
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by L. Halliday that a Letter of Support of the Society's proposal to the Fisheries Restructuring and Adjustment Measures Program be forwarded to the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency as soon as possible.
Motion carried.
It was agreed that a copy of this information be forwarded to Mrs. Jerry Nickerson of the Society, for her records.
Landon Smith Request
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by W. Smith that Landon Smith be given permission to cut windfalls on Sherose Island and be requested to pile the brush near the trail areas so that it can be chipped at a later date.
Motion carried.
Crosswalk in Barrington Passage
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by E. Nickerson that the Municipality contact the Parent Support Group of Barrington Municipal High School and inform them that the Municipality has exhausted all avenues available to it in placing a crosswalk at B.M.H.S., and as a result will not be placing a crosswalk there, but that the Municipality will support any efforts of the Parent Support Group to do so.
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Upon the request of two members the vote was recorded:
FOR AGAINST
Louise Halliday Angus Atkinson
Dwayne Hunt Sterling Belliveau
Eddie Nickerson Fred Bower
Wayne Smith
Motion carried.
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by W. Smith that the Municipality contact the provincial Department of Transportation and request that they supply the requirements for traffic lights at the intersection of Highway #3 and Highway #330, and that these requirements be forwarded to the Parent Support Group at B.M.H.S.
Motion carried.
Tender for Legal Services
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by F. Bower that the Municipality tender for legal services for the period June 1, 2002 to May 31, 2005.
Motion carried.
Annual Increment - Jamie Crowell
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by W. Smith that Jamie Crowell, having received a satisfactory performance evaluation, receive his annual increment, effective January 4, 2002.
Motion carried.
Fire Department Operating Grants Policy
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by W. Smith that Municipal staff draft a policy amendment for Fire Department Operating Grants to provide for funding of amalgamation of fire departments.
Motion carried.
Leasing of Properties for FRAM Projects
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by E. Nickerson that the Municipality address the use of private property leased for Municipal purposes with ACOA in regards to FRAM funding.
Motion carried.
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Public Works Committee
Sale of Scrap Metals - C & D Landfill
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by D. Hunt that the Municipality sell scrap metals to the general public on Saturday mornings in the same manner as other recyclable materials are sold and that the C & D Landfill Policy be amended accordingly.
This motion is also to serve as Notice of Consideration.
Motion carried.
Ground Search & Rescue Insurance Renewal
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by A. Atkinson that the Municipality contact the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities and request that they address the matter of insurance premium increases with the suppliers of the Municipal Insurance Policy that is sponsored by the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities.
Motion carried.
Sewage Treatment Plants - Infrastructure Application
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by D. Hunt that the provision of septic waste disposal not be included in the upgrade to the Brass Hill Sewage Treatment Plant.
Motion carried.
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by D. Hunt that the Municipal portion of upgrading the Brass Hill Treatment Plant be funded through the annual sewer charge to users of the system.
Motion carried.
Sustainable Communities Conference
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by A. Atkinson that at this time there being no interest expressed in the Sustainable Communities National Conference, that no-one be authorized to attend it.
Motion carried.
Shelburne County Adult Sheltered Workshop
Councillor Bower indicated that he attended a meeting of the Shelburne County Adult Sheltered Workshop on January 15, 2002. Minutes were provided to the Clerk and will be photocopied and circulated to members.
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TENDERS - ICE MAINTENANCE MACHINE
The Clerk reported that an advertisement has been placed in the Coast Guard Newspaper inviting tenders for advertising signs on the ice maintenance machine at the Municipal Arena. Tenders, as received, were forwarded to the Warden to report on.
Tenders were as follows:
1. Smith & Watt Ltd. - $100.00 for the right to place an advertisement sign on one side of the ice maintenance machine for the coming year, or $300.00 for three (3) years.
2. Yarmouth Subway Ltd. - Tender submitted in the amount $5,200.00 for a three (3) year term to have the Subway sign remain on the same side as it has been for the past three (3) years.
3. Belliveau Veniotte, Chartered Accountants - $500.00 per year for three (3) years for a total of $1,500.00, plus H.S.T., for advertising on one side of the ice maintenance machine.
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by E. Nickerson that the tender received from Yarmouth Subway Ltd., in the amount of $5,200.00, for a three (3) year term and the tender received from Belliveau Veniotte, in the amount of $1,500.00, plus H.S.T., for a three (3) year term, be accepted.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by F. Bower that the meeting adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
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