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 (7:23 p.m.)
- Councillor Angus Atkinson
- Councillor Fred Bower
- Councillor Louise Halliday
- Councillor Dwayne Hunt
- Councillor Wayne Smith (7:17 p.m.)
- Brian Holland, Municipal Clerk
- Lesa Rossetti, Deputy Clerk
The Warden informed members that Deputy Warden Nickerson called the office and left a message that he would be joining the meeting sometime prior to 7:30 p.m.
The Warden informed members that a Closed Session will be held at which time they will be meeting with Mr. John Lam of ABL Environmental to discuss matters relating to potential acquisition of municipal property.
The Warden also informed members that Item No. 6 on the agenda, "Interview with David Eldridge" has been postponed to a later date.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by A. Atkinson that the minutes of the last meeting held December 12, 2001 be approved as circulated.
Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Tobacco Control Strategy
In advance to the meeting each member of Council was provided with a copy of a letter received from the Shelburne County Community Health Board. With the establishment, by the Province, of the Community Wellness Fund, it will be a common goal of all community health boards to increase community awareness and action to positively impact Nova Scotia's No. 1 preventable health risk - tobacco. The Board is encouraging all municipal units in the county to become involved in this initiative and request that the Municipal Council let the Nova Scotia Department of Health know that we would like to ensure that the formation of a Comprehensive Tobacco Control Strategy remains a high priority.
Moved by F. Bower and seconded by A. Atkinson that the Municipal Council go on record as supporting the formation of a Comprehensive Tobacco Control Strategy to remain a high priority and within that strategy the banning of smoking in all enclosed public places be of the highest priority.
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Upon the request of two (2) members the division was recorded:
FOR AGAINST
Councillor Bower Warden Belliveau
Councillor Atkinson Councillor Halliday
Councillor Hunt
Motion defeated.
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by A. Atkinson that a letter be written to the Department of Health stating that the Municipality of Barrington would like to ensure that the formation of a Comprehensive Tobacco Control Strategy remain a high priority.
Motion carried.
Letter from Bonnie Smith
In advance to the meeting each member of council was provided with a copy of a letter received from Mrs. Bonnie Smith. Mrs. Smith informed Council that she recently moved back to the Barrington area. She is writing to ask that she once again be appointed to serve on the Long Term Nursing Care Facility Committee.
Moved by L. Halliday and seconded by D. Hunt that Mrs. Bonnie Smith be appointed to serve as a member on the Long Term Nursing Care Facility Committee.
Motion carried.
Bay Side Home Mortgage
It was reported that a letter has been received from Bay Side Home Corporation informing Council that the corporation had received approval from the Nova Scotia Housing Development Corporation, for a loan, for refinancing the existing debt on Bay Side Home. The amount of the mortgage is $1,960,850.88. Bay Side Home Corporation is seeking approval from the Municipality of Barrington to proceed with the mortgage.
Moved by F. Bower and seconded by D. Hunt that the Municipal Council grant approval to Bay Side Home Corporation to proceed with their mortgage in the amount of $1,960,850.88.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING - BY-LAW NO. 21 "PUBLIC SEWERS" AND BY-LAW NO. 27"WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT"
The Clerk reported that the second reading of amendments to By-Law No. 21 and By-Law No. 27 have been duly advertised in the Coast Guard Newspaper. Proposed amendments will make both documents more consistent with the Municipal Government Act, Subdivision By-Law, Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law. Amendments also provide for new definitions, changes reference from the Department of Health to the Department of Environment and Labour, defines sewer connection fees, etc.
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Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by L. Halliday that proposed amendments to By-Law No. 21 "Public Sewers" and By-Law No. 27 "Wastewater Management District" be approved in second reading.
Moved by F. Bower and seconded by L. Halliday that the above motion be tabled until 8:00 p.m.
Motion carried.
RENTAL POLICY FOR HEALTH CENTRE
The Clerk reported that notice was given at the last meeting of Council that consideration of the adoption of the proposed rental policy for the Health Centre would be considered tonight. The policy was read by the Municipal Clerk.
Moved by L. Halliday and seconded by D. Hunt that the proposed rental policy for the Health Centre be approved.
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by F. Bower that the above motion be amended to require the policy to be changed by inserting the word "medical" before the word "specialists" contained in the first line of the second paragraph.
Motion carried.
The amended motion will now read as follows:
Moved by L. Halliday and seconded by D. Hunt that the rental policy for the Health Centre be approved as amended by inserting the word "medical" before the word "specialists" contained in the first line of the second paragraph.
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS
C.S.I. Sewer Committee
Closed Session
A Closed Session of Council was held to meet with Mr. John Lam of ABL Environmental to discuss matters relating to the potential acquisition of municipal property when developing the C.S.I. Sewer.
The regular Council Meeting was then called back to order.
C.S.I. Sewer Project
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by A. Atkinson that the Municipality engage ABL Environmental to prepare a proposal to the Town of Clark's Harbour for Phase I of the C.S.I. Sewer Project, which would include the use and upgrading of the Sewage Treatment Plant and Sewer Collection System, of the Town of Clark's Harbour.
Motion carried.
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Finance & Administration Committee
S.E.M.A.C.A. Conference
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by D. Hunt that the Municipality contribute $2,500.00 to be included in the 2002/2003 Municipal Budget as its contribution for funding of the S.E.M.A.C.A. Conference.
Motion carried.
Water System at Sherose Island
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by W. Smith that the Municipality install a chlorination pump on the water supply at Sherose Island and purchase it from a local supplier.
Motion carried.
Pay Scale - Keepers of Lock-Up
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by F. Bower that the pay scale for the Keepers of Lock-up be increased to $12.00 per hour and rise in five equal annual increments, to a maximum of $14.50 per hour, and an amount of $100.00 per week be paid for on call service for the Keepers of Lock- Up. This amount will be split among the Keepers of the Lock-Up who are on call during any given period.
Motion carried.
Annual Increments
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by L. Halliday that Shenton Allen, Bob Stephens and Dianne O'Connell have their hourly rate of pay increased to $14.50 per hour.
Motion carried.
Construction & Demolition Landfill Re: Ave's Trucking
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by W. Smith that a report be obtained from Municipal C & D Landfill staff indicating the condition of loads received from Ave's Trucking.
Motion carried.
Building Inspector's Job Description
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by L. Halliday that the Building Inspector's job description be amended to change the hours of work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Motion carried.
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Tax Write-Off
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by D. Hunt that the balance of the account in the name of Betty Stanley, on Property No. 04410955, in the amount of approximately $75.00, be written off.
Motion carried.
UFO Medal Request
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by L. Halliday that Douglas Shand be requested to attend a Public Works Committee Meeting in order to determine what exactly is required by the request of the Chapel Hill Historical Society regarding the minting of a medal to commemorate the 1967 UFO event.
Motion carried.
ERMES Request
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by L. Halliday that the Municipality grant $2,139.00 to the ERMES Support Group from the District 2 Community Grant Fund.
Motion carried.
Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by W. Smith that the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association be advised that the Municipal Council does not support their request at the present time.
Motion carried.
Recreation and Facilities Management Committee
Proposed Prescription Drugs & Medication Policy
Moved by L. Halliday and seconded by W. Smith that Notice of Consideration be given to consider the adoption of the proposed Prescription Drugs and Medication Policy at the next meeting of Council.
Motion carried.
Sound Stage
Councillor Halliday reported that she attended a meeting at the Sound Stage on December 18, 2001. She reported that the Sound Stage is currently for sale and a marketing booklet has been prepared. A copy of the booklet was circulated to members for their information.
Councillor Halliday also informed members that she has the Sound Stage Project Income Summary and this document will be copied and circulated to members.
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SECOND READING - BY-LAW NO. 21 AND BY-LAW NO. 27
The motion previously tabled was brought forth.
The motion reads as follows:
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by L. Halliday that proposed amendments to By-Law No. 21 "Public Sewers and By-Law No. 27 "Wastewater Management District" be approved in second reading.
Motion carried.
HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
Deputy Warden Nickerson informed members that he would like to recommend Dorothy Penney be appointed to serve on the Community Health Care Advisory Committee.
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.
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by A. Atkinson that the above motion be tabled until a resume has been received from Dorothy Penney.
Motion carried.
Councillor Atkinson informed members that he has just received a letter from Donna L. Atkinson requesting that she be appointed to serve on the Community Health Care Advisory Committee representing District #6. The letter outlined her qualifications and experience.
Moved by A. Atkinson and seconded by L. Halliday that Donna L. Atkinson be appointed to represent District #6 on the Community Health Care Advisory Committee.
Motion carried.
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
S.S.T. Committee
The Clerk reported that the following motion was tabled at the last meeting of Council:
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by L. Halliday that Councillor Atkinson be appointed to serve on the S.S.T. Committee.
Motion defeated.
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by E. Nickerson that the Municipal Council appoint someone, whoever is available at the time, to serve on the S.S.T. Committee.
Motion carried.
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No Hunting Signs - Sherose Island
The Clerk reported that at the last meeting of Council, Notice to Reconsider the November 28, 2001 motion was given. The motion is as follows:
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by D. Hunt that "No Hunting" signs be placed on Municipal lands on Sherose Island.
Much discussion took place regarding the placing of signs on Sherose Island and Municipal liability.
The Warden then turned his chair over to the Deputy Warden in order that he may address the matter.
The Warden indicated that he has taken some measurements from the eastern portion of the Arena to the high water mark, and he has also had a qualified person using a GPS carry out some measurements in that area. Based on the measurements, the distance from the Arena to the high water mark is approximately 350 meters. Therefore, any hunting which is taking place on the walking trail is illegal. Regulations of the Department of Natural Resources states: "No person
shall at any time discharge a firearm loaded with a rifle cartridge, single ball or slug within 402 meters of a dwelling, playground, golf course, athletic field, woods operation, place of business or public building other than a school."
The Deputy Warden turned the chair back to the Warden.
During discussion of this matter it was also noted that a letter has been received from K.B. Anthony. The letter thanked Council for placing an advertisement in the Coast Guard Newspaper stating "No Hunting" shall take place on Municipal property on Sherose Island.
Having completed their discussion Council then voted on the motion being reconsidered.
Upon request of two (2) members the division was recorded:
FOR AGAINST
Councillor Bower Councillor Atkinson
Councillor Hunt Warden Belliveau
Deputy Warden Nickerson Councillor Smith
Councillor Halliday
Motion defeated.
REPORT OF WARDEN
December 19, 2001
The Warden reported that he attended the Press Conference concerning the Marine Centre. Copies of the study will be forwarded to government officials. The Marine Centre Committee will meet January 16, 2002.
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Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by E. Nickerson that letters be written to all councils in Yarmouth and Shelburne counties requesting their support in locating the Marine Resource Centre in Western Shelburne County.
Motion carried.
December 29, 2001
The Warden reported that he attended the funeral of Sarah Huskilson, former Mayor of the Town of Lockeport. Sarah will be sadly missed.
January 1, 2002
The Warden attended the New Year's Levee held in the Council Chambers, in the Administrative Centre. He thanked staff for preparing for the Levee.
January 8, 2002
The Warden attended a sub-committee meeting of the RDA dealing with oil and gas. This sub- committee will be chaired by Darian Huskilson, Mayor for the Town of Lockeport.
Insurance Rate Increases
The Warden informed members that a newspaper article had been copied and circulated for their information dealing with increasing insurance rates.
Moved by F. Bower and seconded by D. Hunt that the Public Utility Review Board be requested to review insurance rate increases.
Motion carried.
CROSSWALK - BARRINGTON PASSAGE
It is the feeling of Council members that crosswalks are needed in Barrington Passage. It was agreed that this matter be placed on the next Finance Agenda for further discussion.
INFRASTUCTURE APPLICATION RE: BARRINGTON SEWER SYSTEM
The Clerk reported that the second phase of the Infrastructure Works Program Applications are being accepted until January 18, 2002.
Moved by D. Hunt and seconded by W. Smith that the Warden and Clerk be authorized to submit an application to the Infrastructure Works Program to upgrade the Barrington Sewer System.
Motion carried.
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A & B MARINE REQUEST
The Clerk reported that a request has been received from A & B Marine requesting permission to dispose of packing material waste at the C & D Landfill Site. The packing materials consist of a pressed board type of material and plastic similar to vapour barrier.
Moved by W. Smith and seconded by A. Atkinson that a letter be written to A & B Marine denying their request to dispose of industrial waste packaging material at the C & D Landfill Site since this type of material is not permitted to be disposed of there by the Department of Environment and Labour.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by F. Bower that the meeting adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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