ROLL CALL
The Clerk reported that all councillors representing all districts of the Municipality were present with the exception of Deputy Warden Fred Bower due to a leave of absence. There is no councillor presently elected for District 1.
- Warden Louise Halliday
- Councillor Donna LeBlanc-Messenger
- Councillor Eddie Nickerson
- Councillor Larry Stewart
- Councillor Sean Strang
- Brian Holland, Municipal Clerk
DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of conflicts of interest.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by L. Stewart that the minutes of the last previous meeting held July 10, 2006 be approved as circulated.
Motion carried unanimously.
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There were no matters arising from previous minutes.
CORRESPONDENCE
R.C.M.P. Change of Command
Correspondence has been received from Sergeant Kevin Surette indicating that the local detachment of the R.C.M.P. will experience a change of command in the very near future. Sergeant Surette will be going to the Yarmouth Municipal R.C.M.P. Detachment as the officer in charge there. This will take place effective today, July 24, 2006. On August 28, 2006 his replacement will take over the Barrington Detachment. His replacement will be Sergeant Bill Mooney who is coming from northern Canada.
Resolution C060737
Moved by D. Messenger and seconded by S. Strang that a letter of gratitude be sent to Sergeant Surette for his time of service to the community as the officer in charge of the Barrington R.C.M.P. Detachment.
Motion carried unanimously.
Page 2, Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council, July 24, 2006
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week will be the first week of October this year. Correspondence has been received from the Nova Scotia Gambling Corporation informing members that there will be a Responsible Gambling Conference held in Halifax on October 2nd and 3rd in conjunction with Responsible Gambling Week.
Resolution C060738
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by L. Stewart that this matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole Council for further discussion.
Motion carried unanimously.
Digby Ferry
An email has been received today from Warden Jim Thurber of the Municipality of Digby. In this email he is requesting the Municipality of Barrington to send either the Warden or a councillor to be a member of a committee whose purpose is to emphasize to the senior levels of government that it is necessary to keep the Digby ferry in operation.
Resolution C060739
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by L. Stewart that the Warden attend meetings of the committee to preserve and maintain the Digby to Saint John ferry, and that expenses for attendance at these meetings be paid by the Municipality.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORT OF WARDEN
The Warden reported that she had attended the Nova Scotia Marathon which was held Sunday, July 23, 2006. There were 137 runners participating, of which 27 participated in the full marathon and 110 in the half marathon. Mr. Bruce Barteaux was again the winner of the full marathon.
REPORT OF CLERK-TREASURER
The Clerk-Treasurer provided a report of municipal operations for the month of June 2006.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councillor Nickerson - no reports
Councillor Stewart - no reports
Page 3, Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council, July 24, 2006
Councillor Messenger
Continuing Care Steering Committee
Letters have been sent by the committee to Bay Side Home Corporation, the Town of Clark’s Harbour, the Municipality of Barrington and to the Nova Scotia Minister of Health regarding the continuing mandate of the committee.
Resolution C060740
Moved by D. Messenger and seconded by L. Stewart that a letter of endorsement be sent to the Nova Scotia Minister of Health stating that the committed 40 bed expansion to Bay Side Home be used strictly for long term care as requested by the Continuing Care Steering Committee.
Motion carried unanimously.
A copy of this letter will be forwarded to the committee for their records.
Councillor Strang
Committee of the Whole Council
Tourism Information
Resolution C060741
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by L. Stewart that the Visitor Information Centre Manager attend all tourism meetings on behalf of the Municipality, together with a councillor, whenever councillors are available, and report on tourism activities to the Committee of the Whole.
Motion carried unanimously.
Owaissa Park Fence
Resolution C060742
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by L. Stewart that the Municipality tender the construction of a fence around the pond at Owaissa Park.
Motion carried unanimously.
Sea Cadet Request
Resolution C060743
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by D. Messenger that the Unicorn Sea Cadet Corps be provided a Community Grant in the amount of $200.00 from the funds of districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, for a total of $1,200.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
Page 4, Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council, July 24, 2006
West Baccaro Cemetery Association and Green Hill Senior Citizens Club
Resolution C060744
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by L. Stewart that a grant of $1,000.00 be provided to the West Baccaro Cemetery Association, and a grant of $750.00 be provided to the Green Hill Senior Citizens Club, from the District 4 Community Grant Funds.
Motion carried unanimously.
Seaside Cemetery Club
Resolution C060745
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by D. Messenger that a grant of $250.00 be approved to the Seaside Cemetery Club from the District 6 Community Grant Funds.
Motion carried unanimously.
Barrington Municipal Exhibition
Resolution C060746
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by D. Messenger that a grant of $200.00 be provided from each of the Community Grant Funds from Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7, for a total of $1,000.00 to the Barrington Municipal Exhibition.
Motion carried unanimously.
Spruce Drive
Resolution C060747
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by L. Stewart that the Municipality pay 50% of the cost of upgrading Spruce Drive to a maximum of $50,000.00, or whichever is less.
Motion carried unanimously.
EMO Coordinator
Resolution C060748
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by L. Stewart that the Municipality again advertise for a Joint EMO Coordinator.
Motion carried unanimously.
Page 5, Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council, July 24, 2006
Fort Creek Sign
Resolution C060749
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by D. Messenger that the Municipality place the sign at the Fort Creek tourist rest stop, and forward a letter to Mr. James Bower indicating that if he still finds the sign to be intrusive to his view of Fort Creek the sign will be removed to the opposite side of the picnic pad as suggested by Mr. Bower, providing that Mr. Bower forwards a cheque in the amount of the estimated cost of moving the sign which is $450.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
Youth Services Windows
Resolution C060750
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by L. Stewart that the Municipality respond to the South West Shore Development Authority indicating that there was no agreement for operating windows in the offices at the Community Economic Development Centre except for the office of Joan Bower, an employee of the South West Shore Development Authority, and that no more operating windows will be installed in the CED Centre as the air conditioner and the air handling units will provide fresh air and control the temperature in the building provided they are not continually adjusted by the tenants.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
District 1 By-Election
Election Schedule
An election schedule indicating the critical events to take place in the by-election process has been circulated to Council for their information. Nomination Day will be on Tuesday, August 22, 2006, as required by the Municipal Government Act, and the election will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2006.
Appointment of Returning Officer
The Municipality has advertised for a Returning Officer for the by-election to be held on September 16th. As a result three (3) applications have been received: Sherry Sears, Tobi Cameron and Catherine Goreham.
It is the recommendation of the Municipal Clerk that Sherry Sears be appointed as Returning Officer as she is a resident of Wood’s Harbour and has performed similar duties in the past, and being familiar with the residents of Wood’s Harbour would be able to more easily provide an accurate list of electors.
Page 6, Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council, July 24, 2006
Resolution C060751
Moved by S. Strang and seconded by D. Messenger that the Municipality appoint Sherry Sears as Returning Officer for the by-election in District 1.
Motion carried unanimously.
Truck Tender
The Municipality has advertised in two issues of the local newspaper for the purposes of purchasing a truck for the Property Services Department. One tender was received. The Warden opened the tender in the presence of Council.
The tender received was from Smith & Watt Ltd. for a 2007 Dodge Ram, at a total cost, including H.S.T., of $31,421.82.
Resolution C060752
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by S. Strang that Municipal Staff determine if the vehicle tendered meets municipal specifications, and if so, Municipal Staff proceed with the awarding of the tender and the purchase of the vehicle.
Motion carried unanimously.
Owaissa Park Sign
Members were provided with information from John Smith regarding the cost of erecting a sign at Owaissa Park. The total cost of this sign is $5,700.00, not including H.S.T.
Resolution C060753
Moved by E. Nickerson and seconded by S. Strang that the sign for Owaissa Park be purchased from Mr. John Smith at a cost of $5,700.00, plus H.S.T.
Motion carried unanimously.
Senior’s Garden Party
Information was provided to all members together with flyers to be circulated in their communities. The Senior’s Garden Party will be held August 8, 2006 in Clark’s Harbour.
CLOSED SESSION
Members entered into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing a legal agreement and a possible legal action.
Having completed their discussion members then returned to Open Session.
Page 7, Regular Meeting of Barrington Municipal Council, July 24, 2006
Medical Professional Incentive
Resolution C060754
Moved by D. Messenger and seconded by L. Stewart that an incentive of $500.00 per month, for a period of one (1) year, be provided to Mr. Terry Redmond, Physiotherapist, as an incentive for him to locate a physiotherapy office within the Municipality of Barrington.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Having completed the business of the meeting Councillor Messenger moved adjournment of the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
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