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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
AGENDA
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Via Facebook Live
Office Location: 151 King Street, Chester, NS
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS
3. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION (15 minutes)
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
4.1 Council – September 23, 2021.
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS
5.1 Committee of the Whole (recommendations for approval) – October 7, 2021 – Warden
Webber.
5.2 Nominating Committee (recommendations for approval) – October 7, 2021 – Councillor
Connors.
5.3 Lunenburg County Seniors’ Safety Program Monthly Report – September – Councillor
Connors.
6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
7. MATTERS ARISING:
7.1 Second Reading – Adoption - Uniform Signage By-Law No. 152.
7.2 Quarterly Report - Infrastructure and Operations Department.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
8.1 Email dated October 6, 2021, from David Richardson, Upper Blandford, regarding the
federal and provincial plans to apply punitive property taxes to non-resident cottage
owners.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Request for Direction prepared October 1, 2021 – Corporate & Strategic Management
Department – Regional Emergency Management By-Law Amendment.
9.2 Request for Decision prepared September 15, 2021 – Financial & Information Department
– Reduction of Taxes Under Policy P-23 (Chester Playhouse).
9.3 Council District Grant Request – New Ross Regional Development Society - $1,000.
9.4 Appointment of Nominating Committee to review Council appointments to Committee in
November (date for meeting to be determined).
10. IN CAMERA
11. ADJOURNMENT
11:30 a.m. Painting of the six colors of the pride flag on two of the pedestrian
boulevards in our parking lot.
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MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
Minutes of
COUNCIL MEETING
151 King Street, Chester / Facebook Live, NS
On Thursday, September 23, 2021
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Warden Webber called the meeting to order at 8:47 a.m.
Present: District 2 – Deputy Warden Shatford District 4 – Warden Webber
District 5 – Councillor Assaff District 6 – Councillor Connors
District 7 – Councillor Church
Regrets: District 1 – Councillor Veinotte District 3 – Vacant
Staff: Dan McDougall, CAO Tara Maguire, Deputy CAO
Pamela Myra, Municipal Clerk Jennifer Webber, Communications Officer
Emily Lennox, Executive Secretary
Solicitor: Samuel Lamey, Municipal Solicitor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS
Correction – the In Camera items is Negotiations and not Personnel.
DOTIR Matter – Councillor Assaff.
Citizens Landfill Committee Meeting – Councillor Church.
2021-357 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford the agenda
and order of business for the September 23, 2021, Council meeting be approved
as amended. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
Birthday greetings were extended to Warden Webber and Councillor Assaff.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
4.1 Council – September 9, 2021.
Council (continued) September 23, 2021 321
2021-358 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford the minutes
of the September 9, 2021, Council meeting be approved as circulated. ALL IN
FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
5.1 Citizens Landfill Monitoring Committee – Councillor Church.
Councillor Church updated Council on a recent meeting and noted they had a tour of the site; it
is looking good, there are challenges for space and location. She also noted the report on fish
toxicity came back and is good; there has been no fish mortality.
MATTERS ARISING
7.1 Second/Final Reading – Policy P-25 Tax Exemption Policy – annual adjustments in income
and exemption levels as per the Consumer Price Index for NS.
2021-359 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that Council
conduct Notice of the Tax Exemption Policy P-25 which will adjust the income and
exemption levels as per the Consumer Price Index for Nova Scotia. ALL IN FAVOUR.
MOTION CARRIED.
7.2 Request for Decision prepared September 15, 2021 – Infrastructure & Operations
Department – Fire Services Drone.
Bruce Blackwood, Fire Services Coordinator was present to review the Request for Decision
prepared September 15, 2021, regarding a Fire Services Drone and reviewed the key points, i.e.,
an effective operational tool for fire services and overall firefighter safety.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding the equipment, the present fire services committee,
whether the equipment is needed, if the equipment owned by the Town of Lunenburg can be
shared, endorsement by fire departments, the establishment of a committee that did not include
two departments, whether the presentations regarding a drone was heard by all departments,
and what was included in the terms of reference for the current fire services committee (not a
committee of Council).
2021-360 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church that Council
approve the re-establishment of a Fire Advisory Committee as a Committee of
Council; and invite the Fire Services from the Municipality to determine the terms of
Council (continued) September 23, 2021 322
reference with all seven fire services represented. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION
CARRIED.
With regard to the drone purchase, it was felt that the majority of departments are in favour.
2021-361 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Councillor Church that the purchase of a
drone for fire services be approved.
DISCUSSION:
Deputy Warden Shatford noted that Districts 1 and 3 were not represented today
and would request to have a vote delayed until they are present. He is also not
convinced it is a tool that is needed.
Councillor Connors is in full support of the fire services in her district and, after a
discussion with the Chief, is not convinced that the full fire service is in support, so
she is not in support of the motion at this time.
Warden Webber noted that he was in agreement if the fire services agree they need
it.
Councillor Assaff and Councillor Church agreed to withdraw the motion.
MOTION WITHDRAWN.
Warden Webber indicated that he would like a letter from each department indicating if they
are in favour or not of the purchase of the drone.
It was agreed to defer a decision until the next Council meeting. This will give time for
Councillors to reach out to their respective fire services.
Warden Webber asked staff to reach out to the departments to determine if they are in favour
or not.
Deputy Warden Shatford reiterated he was not questioning that the majority of departments
want it; he just would like all of Council in attendance for a vote.
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
6.1 Charlie Hutton, South Shore Historic Preservation Society regarding the Haughn Property
at Marriotts Cove.
Charlie Hutton was present to review the request of the South Shore Historic Preservation
Society noting that they have applied for non-profit status and are awaiting confirmation.
Council (continued) September 23, 2021 323
Mr. Hutton reviewed the information included in the presentation, including the volunteer hours
anticipated, future projects, and donations of money and time expected. He also briefly
reviewed the history of the home, a duplex, which was not a common occurrence. He answered
questions with regard to the budget in comparison with the consultant’s (EXP) estimate. As well,
he answered questions with regard to the revenue potential and possible increase in the
contingency amount.
Warden Webber commented that he had not wanted to tear it down, but the Municipality had
not clear use for the property and is happy that the Society would like to restore and maintain
the property.
Warden Webber commented that it seemed the majority of Councillors were in favour in a
general sense, but there are legal issues to be addressed in a lease as well such as the length of
the lease and a performance clause.
It was noted that the property the house is on is a separate property from the remaining
property that was being considered as recreational and outdoor space. The municipality will
require a right of way to reach the property behind the house.
2021-362 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that Council
agree, in principle, to the lease of property (Countway Mosher Home in Marriotts
Cove) to the South Shore Historic Preservation Society subject to a report from staff
identifying issues to be dealt with.
DISCUSSION
Councillor Connors noted concern that there are two of seven Councillors not at the
table and this is a big decision for a municipal property that is potentially recreation,
outdoor, heritage related. She also noted that she had concerns that nothing should
move forward until the nod of other levels of government regarding funding was
received.
Deputy Warden Shatford indicated that he did not disagree with Councillor Connors,
but the motion is to bring back information – it is not approval of moving forward
with anything at this time.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
Warden Webber commented that if a Councillor were missing and a major decision was to be
made, he would defer or not hold the meeting. Something important could be taken off the
agenda for discussion later.
A break was held from 10:13 a.m. to 10:22 a.m.
Council (continued) September 23, 2021 324
MATTERS ARISING (continued)
7.3 Request for Decision prepared August 20, 2021 – Infrastructure & Operations Department
– RFQ MODC-T-2021-011 Supply and Delivery of one 4x4 ¾ ton Truck.
Christa Rafuse, Director of Infrastructure and Operations was present to review the Request for
Decision prepared August 20, 2021, for a Request for Quotation MODC-T-2021-011 Supply and
Delivery of one 4x4 ¾ ton Truck. She answered questions regarding recycling of the trucks and
noted that she is preparing a fleet maintenance program for Council’s review.
2021-363 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Connors that Council
approve the issuance of a Request for Quote MODC-T-2021-011 for the supply and
delivery of a ¾ ton 4x4 Truck for the Infrastructure and Operations Department.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
8.1 Card of thanks from Hubbards Area Lions Club for the financial assistance received during
COVID-19.
The card of thanks from the Hubbards Area Lions Club was received.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Request for Decision prepared September 16, 2021 – Community Development &
Recreation - Coastal Protection Act Feedback.
Present was Chad Haughn, to review the Request for Decision prepared September 16, 2021,
regarding the Coastal Protection Act Feedback. He outlined the suggested feedback from staff
regarding the proposed Act.
2021-364 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that Council
direct staff to forward the following comments/feedback to the Province in response
to the request for feedback regarding the proposed Coastal Protection Act:
1. The Municipality would like to see a copy of the draft regulations. Information
circulated to date has been general in nature and has not included all pertinent
details.
2. It should be made clear which provincial department has oversight and
responsibility for the Coastal Protection Act (CPA) so that the public will know
who to contact if there are questions about the legislation.
Council (continued) September 23, 2021 325
3. It is suggested that consultation be done with the Nova Scotia Building
Officials Association since issuance of approvals under CPA sound as if they will
be governed as part of the building permit process.
4. For properties close to the boundary of the Coastal Protection Zone (CPZ),
particularly on the inland side, they will require a survey to determine if they
are “in” or “out” of the CPZ. For those determined to be “outside” the CPZ they
have now accrued additional survey expense with no tangible benefit to their
property. This creates increased cost to a construction project.
5. The consultation slides indicate that the Municipality is responsible to and
“may” reject a report prepared by a Designated Person (DP) to conduct the
erosion assessment. If the Municipality rejects a report, who is responsible to
pay for the second report? Also, it was unclear as to why and under what
grounds a Municipality would reject a report. The Municipality would suggest
that similar to how septic approvals work, we should be receiving a report and
not be responsible to review and deem it acceptable or not.
6. Requiring Municipalities to keep records of the DP reports for 10 years is
problematic. The retention date does not conform to others (i.e., 7 years for
finance). Storage space, accessing previous reports, FOIPOP and privacy issues
are all concerns of record keeping. This is a very burdensome part of the CPA
as proposed.
7. All mapping, online GIS, and other features to accompany the CPA need to be
released in advance for trial and training.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
9.2 Request for Discussion/Decision prepared September 10, 2021 – Community
Development and Recreation Department – Request to Alter Heritage Property at 4898 Highway
329.
Garth Sturtevant, Senior Planner, was present to discuss the Request for Discussion/Decision
prepared September 10, 2021, regarding a request to alter a Heritage Property at 4898 Highway
329, Blandford. He outlined the reason for the request of Council, in the absence of a Heritage
Advisory Committee. There are no issues with the proposed replacement of windows and doors
as the replacements will closely resemble the historical elements of the structure of the building,
including trim and board.
There is one item that is cause for review, the “stained glass” transom and side windows.
Although the description uses the description stained glass, it is actually a window that appears
to be manufactured in 1984 in Ontario – it is not stained glass but rather an image stamped on
the window. They are proposing to replace same size trim and opening but it would not have
the design that is presently there – it would be a clear window. It actually peels off of the
window. Council has option to approve as requested or approve some and request that they
provide something that will match the design of the “stained glass”.
Council (continued) September 23, 2021 326
2021-365 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that Council
approve the request of the Applicant for 4898 Highway 329, Blandford to complete
the exterior renovations and repairs discussed in this report to the Municipally
registered heritage property, including a change to the stained-glass window
transom listed in the Character Defining Elements. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION
CARRIED.
9.3 Request for Decision prepared September 14, 2021 – Community Development and
Recreation Department – Designated Community Fund Request – Chester Garden Club.
2021-366 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Councillor Connors that Council
approve the Designated Community Fund Request of the Chester Garden Club in the
amount of $200. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
9.4 Proclamation Request – Fire Prevention Week – October 3 to 9, 2021.
2021-367 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that Fire
Prevention Week – October 3 to 9, 2021 be proclaimed in the Municipality of the
District of Chester and that the proclamation be posted in the usual manner. ALL IN
FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
9.5 Proclamation Request – Truth and Reconciliation Day – September 30, 2021.
2021-368 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that Truth and
Reconciliation Day – September 30, 2021 – be proclaimed in the Municipality of the
District of Chester and that the proclamation be posted in the usual manner. ALL IN
FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
Councillor Church noted that a ceremony will be held in Bridgewater at the park along the
LaHave River from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. as well as a walk across the bridge.
9.6 Temporary Borrowing Resolution – Financial & Information Services.
Tim Topping, Director of Financial and Information Services reviewed the requirement to have
the Temporary borrowing and debenture approval. Balloon payment of 26A-1 06/07 fiscal year.
1/20 of the million dollars. $250,000 to refinance for the remaining term. Resolutions provided
to do that.
2021-369 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that the
following be approved:
TEMPORARY BORROWING RESOLUTION
Amount: $250,000 Refinance Debenture: 26A-1
Council (continued) September 23, 2021 327
WHEREAS Section 66 of the Municipal Government Act provides that the Council of
the Municipality of the District of Chester subject to the approval of the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, may borrow to expend funds for a capital purpose as
authorized by statute; and,
WHEREAS clause 66 (4)(b) of the Municipal Government Act authorizes the
Municipality to expend funds for the purpose of paying or retiring debentures;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT under the authority of Section 66 of the
Municipal Government Act, the Council of the Municipality of the District of Chester
borrow a sum or sums not exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars
($250,000) for the purpose set out above, subject to the approval of the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing;
THAT the sum be borrowed by the issue and sale of debentures of the Council of the
Municipality of the District of Chester to such an amount as the Council deems
necessary;
THAT the issue of debentures be postponed pursuant to Section 92 of the Municipal
Government Act and that the Municipality borrow from time to time a sum or sums
not exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) in total from any
chartered bank or trust company doing business in Nova Scotia;
THAT the sum be borrowed for a period not exceeding Twelve (12) Months from the
date of the approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of this
resolution;
THAT the interest payable on the borrowing be paid at a rate to be agreed upon;
and
THAT the amount borrowed be repaid from the proceeds of the debentures when
sold.
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RESOLUTION FOR PRE-APPROVAL OF DEBENTURE ISSUANCE
SUBJECT TO INTEREST RATE
WHEREAS clause 66 (1) of the Municipal Government Act (the “Act”) provides that a
municipality may borrow to carry out an authority to expend funds for capital
purposes conferred by the Act or another Act of the Legislature;
Council (continued) September 23, 2021 328
AND WHEREAS clause 91(1)(a) of the Act provides that where a municipality is
authorized to borrow money, subject to the approval of the Minister of Municipal
Affairs (the “Minister”), that the sum shall be borrowed by the issue and sale of
debentures, in one sum or by installments, as determined by the council;
AND WHEREAS clause 91(1)(b) of the Municipal Government Act authorizes the
council to determine the amount and term of, and the rate of interest, on each
debenture, when the interest on a debenture is to be paid, and where the principal
and interest on a debenture are to be paid;
AND WHEREAS clause 91(2) of the Municipal Government Act states, that in
accordance with the Municipal Finance Corporation Act, the mayor or warden and
clerk or the person designated by the council, by policy, shall sell and deliver the
debentures on behalf of the municipality at the price, in the sums and in the manner
deemed proper;
AND WHEREAS the resolution of council to borrow for refinancing of balloon
payment was approved by the municipal council on September 23, 2021.
AND WHEREAS the resolution of council to borrow for was approved by the Municipal
Council on September 23, 2021;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED
THAT under the authority of Section 91 of the Municipal Government Act, the
Municipality of the District of Chester borrow by the issue and sale of debentures a
sum or sums not exceeding $25,000, for a period not to exceed 5 years, subject to the
approval of the Minister;
THAT the sum be borrowed by the issue and sale of debentures of the Municipality
of the District of Chester in the amount that the mayor or warden and clerk or the
person designated by the council deems proper, provided the average interest rate
of the debenture does not exceed the rate of 5.5%;
THAT the debenture be arranged with the Nova Scotia Municipal Finance
Corporation with interest to be paid semi-annually and principal payments made
annually;
THAT this resolution remains in force for a period not exceeding twelve months
from the passing of this resolution.
Council (continued) September 23, 2021 329
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
9.7 Signage Request – Councillor Assaff.
Councillor Assaff noted that there are two missing signs for the communities of Martins Point
and Martins River and requested correspondence be forward to the NS Department of Public
Works (Transportation) requesting they be replaced.
2021-370 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that Council
direct staff to contact the NS Department of Public Works regarding missing signs
for Martins Point and Martins River. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
9.8 Highway 103 Passing Lane – Councillor Assaff.
Councillor Assaff indicated that the work being done on the passing lane on Highway 103 in
Martins Point has obstructed passage from Dorey Park Road to a resident’s land across Highway
103. They would like to know if this is temporary while the work is being done or will the rocks
be remaining.
The Deputy CAO noted that staff can inquire as to what they are doing, noting that it is a limited
access highway.
9.9 COVID-19 – Councillor Church.
Councillor Church asked for an update on the proof of vaccination policy.
The Deputy CAO indicated that information had been distributed which states that mandatory
masking will take place when we move to Phase 5, however, employees can opt out of the
masking if they are willing to share their vaccination record. We are not keeping copies of
records, just noting if a staff person has been vaccinated. However, for recreation programs
there will be a requirement to follow the vaccination proof policy. She has a meeting this
afternoon to learn more on the matter.
If someone is not fully vaccinated, they are not able to participate in the non-essential activities.
Staff will be following that and determining how to enforce it. For this building, the policy
would not apply, but we have our own policy of mandatory masking.
IN CAMERA
Council (continued) September 23, 2021 330
10.1 Section 22(2)(e) of the Municipal Government Act – Contract Negotiations – Village of
Chester.
2021-371 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church the meeting
convene “In Camera” as per Section 22(2)(e) of the Municipal Government Act to
discuss Contract Negotiations (Village of Chester). ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION
CARRIED.
Following a brief meeting held members of Council returned to the Regular Meeting.
2021-372 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Councillor Church that Council approve
an extension to the Fire Contract with the Village of Chester for three months to
allow more time to review the existing contract for revisions. ALL IN FAVOUR.
MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
2021-373 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford the meeting
adjourn. (11:04 a.m.)
___________________________ ___________________________
Allen Webber Pamela Myra
Warden Municipal Clerk
MOTIONS REQUIRING APPROVAL OF COUNCIL FROM
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – OCTOBER 7, 2021
2021-374 Approval of Agenda/Order of Business
2021-375 Approval of June 17, 2021, Minutes.
2021-376 SUBMISSION OF J-CLASS ROADS TO PROVINCE
MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that the Committee of
the Whole recommend to Council to submit the following ten roads/streets to the NS
Department of Transportation & Active Transit for consideration in the J-Class Roads Paving
Program: Street/Road Community District Location Description Ranked Aggregate Score (100 Max) Surface/Comments Length (Meters) Estimated Cost Total MODC Portion Adams Rd Western
Shore
5 Trunk 3
to End
63 Chip seal on
sand seal
150 $52,100 $26,050
Brunswick
St
Village of
Chester
3 Regent
to Union
63 Chip seal on
sand seal,
ongoing
construction
in this area
170 $59,000 $29,500
Myra Rd Western
Shore
5 Trunk 3
to end
63 Chip seal 170 $59,000 $29,500
Stevens Rd East Chester 1 Trunk 3
to end
63 sand seal 400 $138,800 $69,400
Walker Rd Village of
Chester
3 Victoria St
to end of
public
ROW
62 paved 1050 $364,400 $182,200
Valerie
Avenue
Chester Basin 4 Lacey
Mines to
end
60 gravel 160 $55,500 $27,750
Forest Village
Rd
Simms
Settlement
2 TRUNK 3
to end
59 Chip seal 800 $277,600 $138,800
Main St Village of
Chester
3 Victoria to
Valley
59 Chip seal on
sand seal
300 $104,100 $52,050
Main St Village of
Chester
3 Queen to
Duke
59 Chip seal on
sand seal
140 $48,600 $24,300
Union St Village of
Chester
3 Water St.
to duke
59 Chip seal on
sand seal
/ may want
to consider
St closure or
conversion
to trail
55 $19,100 $9,550
ONE OPPOSED. FIVE IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
2021-377 APPT OF DEPUTY CAO TO FENCES & ARBITRATION COMMITTEE
MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church that the
Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to appoint the Deputy CAO to the Fences
and Arbitration Committee. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
2021-378 WAIVE TIPPING FEES WITH CONDITION
MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that the Committee
of the Whole recommend to Council to waive the tipping fee generated by the demolition
of the former Windjammer Motel by the Village of Chester, subject to any asbestos
material being removed. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
2021-379 PURCHASE OF GREEN CARTS/PARTS
MOVED by Councillor Veinotte, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that the Committee of the
Whole recommend to Council the purchase of 500 additional green carts (plus parts/lids), with
an additional cost of approximately $46,931 including net HST. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION
CARRIED.
2021-380 IN CAMERA - Section 22(2)(a) of the Municipal Government Act –
Acquisition, sale, lease, or security of municipal property
2021-381 PROPERTY ACQUISITION
MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that the Committee of the
Whole recommend to Council to approve the provision of a tax receipt in the amount of $200,000
for the transfer of the property, Southwest Island, and direct the Solicitor to complete the transfer
of land. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
2021-382 ADJOURNMENT
MOTIONS REQUIRING APPROVAL OF COUNCIL
FROM NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 2021
2021-383 Approval of Agenda and Order of Business
2021-384 Approval of June 17, 2021 Minutes
2021-385 RECREATION & PARKS APPOINTMENT
MOVED by Warden Webber, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that the Nominating Committee
recommend to Council to appoint Patricia Bates to the Recreation & Parks Committee for a
three-year term. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
2021-386 HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
MOVED by Warden Webber, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that the Nominating Committee
recommend to Council to appoint the Carol Nauss and Robert Young to the Heritage Advisory
Committee for one-year terms. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
2021-387 EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
MOVED by Warden Webber, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that the Nominating Committee
recommend to Council to appoint the following people at two- and three-year terms as noted
to the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee:
Shelley McCorriston – 3-year term;
Lorraine Burch- 2-year term;
Carol Millett – 3-year term;
David Broome – 2-year term;
Joud Alouch – 2-year term; and
Robert Young – 3-year term.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
2021-388 LANDFILL ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
MOVED by Warden Webber, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that the Nominating Committee
recommend to Council to appoint Robert Mitchell to the Landfill Advisory Committee for a two-
year term. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
2021-389 ADJOURNMENT
Lunenburg County Seniors’ Safety Program
Monthly Report - September 2021
Report prepared: September 21, 2021 by Chris Acomb, SSC
The LCSSP is a free confidential community-based non-profit service that works collaboratively with BPS,
RCMP, and many community partners to help address the safety concerns of older adults (55 years of age+),
residing in Lunenburg County. Service is pro vided through awareness campaigns, advocacy, community
outreach projects, educational programs, community presentations and one to one service. We continue
to respond to needs through the pandemic with modifications to service delivery based on PH regulations.
Nature of Referrals Sept. Service in Municipal Units Sept.
Supports needed 46 MODC 19%
Reported elder abuse 15 MODL 39%
Driving decisions/transportation 2 Mahone Bay 6%
Personal safety 9 Lunenburg 4%
Health & wellness 39 Bridgewater 29%
Supports needed – hoarding 8 Other/Unknown 3%
Precarious housing concerns 27 Data to Date Sept.
Assistance with forms/applications 8 Total # of clients 96
Financial management/hardship 5 # of new referrals 29
Reported scams/fraud 3 # of clients receiving service 64
Housing repair 4 # of home visits/door step visits 25
Reported domestic violence risk 1 # of closed files 19
Legal issues 3
Social isolation 2
Equipment needs 1
LCSSP UPDATES:
• OHC – LCSSP Seniors’ Safety Academy has been cancelled until Spring due to low registration.
• Flourish – LCSSP Seniors’ Safety Academy will be held with PH regulations in place.
• The LCSSP Legal Awareness Campaign – this month we focused on legal resources.
• LCSSP - P2P Digital Literacy for Lunenburg County –New Horizons grant project ongoing.
• Seniors’ Legal Navigator Phase 2, Law Foundation of NS grant application has been submitted.
• The LCSSP Rental Housing Directory project grant from the Taming the Octopus project under
the Aging Well Together Coalition is in the planning stages and expected to begin soon.
LCSSP CLIENT EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY FUND (CECF) REPORT:
The CECF continues to serve the community in partnership with other organizations to help mitigate
risk for seniors experiencing financial hardship. Special thanks to the United Way for the most recent
grant of $2,000 received in June 2021. All financial needs expressed by clients have been met through
other services this month. The September 23, 2021 balance is: $859.58
‘Thank you to all Lunenburg County Seniors’ Safety Program supporters.
We couldn’t do what we do without you.’
Municipality of the District of Chester
Uniform Signage By-Law
By-Law No. 152
Adopted Effective –
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MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
UNIFORM ADVERTISING SIGNAGE BY-LAW
BY-LAW #152
1.0 Title
1. This By-law is entitled the “Municipality of the District of Chester’s Uniform Advertising Signage
By-law.”
2.0 Authority
1. Provided by section 49A of the Public Highways Act, S.N.S. 1989, c. 371 and amendments hereto.
3.0 Interpretation
In this By-law:
(a) “Destroyed” means rendered physically unusable;
(b) “Erect” in respect to a sign means, the painting, pasting, and posting of the sign;
(c) “Council” means the Municipal Council of the Municipality of the District of Chester;
(d) “Highway” means a highway vested in Her Majesty in right of the Province, excluding highways
designated as a controlled access highway by the Governor in Council pursuant to Section 21 of
the Public Highways Act, S.N.S. 1989, c. 371;
(e) “Maintenance” means the work of keeping the sign in a state of good repair;
(f) “Municipality” means the Municipality of the District of Chester;
(g) “CAO” means the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality of the District of Chester;
(h) “Tourism Business” means a business open to the public for a minimum of four (4) continuous
months during a calendar year which also meets the description of one of the following
categories:
(i) a business that is a tourism establishment for which a license issued under the Tourist
Accommodations Act 1994-95, c. 9, s. 1 is in full force and in effect,
(ii) a restaurant,
(iii) a tourist attraction, including a museum, historic site, theme or amusement park, art
gallery, recreation facility or use, or cultural, animal, or plant attraction including
agritourism businesses such as U-Picks,
(iv) a liquor store,
(v) a craft shop or gift shop where artisanal products are produced or exhibited,
(vi) an antique shop,
(vii) a gas station,
(viii) a convenience store or grocery store,
(ix) a fresh food or farm market,
(x) establishments where seafood and aquaculture products are held, hatched or reared
and are for sale to the public,
(xi) a youth camp,
(xii) a Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion,
(xiii) historical buildings, or other significant historical structures,
(xiv) a pharmacy or medical centre,
(xv) a winery, brewery, or any other establishments that are issued permits under the
Liquor Control Act, where products controlled under the Liquor Control Act are
made and sold to the public,
(xvi) local and Provincial visitor information centres.
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(i) “Uniform Advertising Sign” means the visual communication device, including its structure
and components, created, or manufactured for the purpose of providing direction information
about promoting a tourism business.
4.0 Purpose
1. This by-law provides for the control of the erection, display, maintenance and placement of uniform
advertising signs in the municipality for the purpose of providing an effective wayfinding system for
the travelling public.
2. The erection and maintenance of the uniform advertising signs shall be led by the Municipality of the
District of Chester.
5.0-Application
This by-law applies only to the highways indicated in Schedule “A”.
1. The erection, display, maintenance and placement of any signs within the by-law area indicated in
Schedule “A” other than uniform advertising signage in compliance with this by-law is prohibited.
2. Notwithstanding the foregoing signage authorized by other levels of government, non-permanent
signage relating to a Municipal, Provincial or Federal Election or an active Real Estate listing shall be
permitted within the area indicated in Schedule “A”.
6.0 Registrar of Signs
1. The CAO, or their designate, shall act as the Registrar of Signs hereinafter referred to as “The
Registrar”.
2. The Registrar shall have authority to issue or refuse to issue in writing, license to an applicant to
erect, display, maintain or place uniform advertising signs in accordance with the provisions of this
by-law and may revoke any such permission previously given as hereinafter provided for.
7.0 Uniform Advertising Signs
1. The Registrar shall, on application by a tourism business, issue a licence and direction for uniform
advertising signage to be erected, displayed, maintained or placed at locations along a highway, at the
Municipality’s expense, subject to the following:
a. The application is made in accordance with this by-law;
b. The applicant pays the prescribed fee; and
c. The Registrar is satisfied that the erection, display, maintenance, or placement of the
uniform advertising signs at those locations is consistent with the purpose and provisions
of the by-law. Licences granted pursuant to this Section, may be revoked by the Registrar
if any of these provisions should be later determined to be incorrect or have been made or
represented in a false or misleading manner.
2. Where uniform advertising signs have been erected, displayed or placed, under subsection (1), the
Registrar shall, on application by the tourism business, issue an amendment to the Licence for the
signs to be relocated, replaced, or removed if:
a. The application is made in accordance with this by-law;
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b. The applicant pays the prescribed fee; and
c. The Registrar is satisfied, if the application concerns the relocation or replacement of the
signs, that the erection, display, maintenance or placement of the uniforms advertising
signage at the locations requested is consistent with the purposes and provisions of this
by-law. Permission granted pursuant to this Section, may be revoked by the Registrar if
any of these provisions should be later determined to be incorrect or have been made or
represented in a false or misleading manner.
8.0 Administration
1. An application under subsection 7 (1) or 7 (3) of this by-law in respect of uniform advertising signs
shall be made by completing the form entitled “Uniform Advertising Signage Application Form”
attached to this by-law.
2. A uniform advertising sign for a tourism business located within the bounds of the municipality may
be erected, displayed, maintained or placed within the by-law area per Schedule “A”.
3. A uniform advertising sign for a tourism business located outside the bounds of the municipality may
be erected, displayed, maintained or placed within the by-law area per Schedule “A”, provided the
business is located within 10 kilometres from the uniform signage structure upon which it advertises.
4. Only two (2) uniform advertising signs for a tourism business within the bounds of the municipality
may be erected, displayed, maintained or placed in the municipality.
5. Only one (1) uniform advertising sign for a tourism business located outside the bounds of the
municipality may be erected, displayed, maintained or placed within the By-law area per Schedule
“A”.
6. Notwithstanding 8.4, the Registrar may allow uniform advertising signs for a tourism business to be
erected, displayed, maintained or placed in such a number, in excess of two (2), as the Registrar
considers appropriate where the Registrar is satisfied that the location of the tourism business
warrants additional signs.
7. A uniform advertising sign:
a. Shall be 210 cm (84”) x 45 cm (18”) in size;
b. Shall not contain more than 24 characters;
c. Shall not have more than 14 characters per line;
d. Shall be in font ‘Clearview 2WR’ 4”, ‘Clearview 3WR’ 6” and ‘Clearview 5WR’ 8”;
e. Shall be ‘Highway Blue’ with white lettering;
f. Shall, on the right side of the sign indicate the distance in kilometres to the tourism
business; and
g. Shall include the symbol/provincial icon on the left side of the sign.
8. For the purposes of subsection (7), a “character” includes a space between characters.
9. Uniform advertising signage structures shall display a maximum of four (4) uniform advertising
signs, with no more than one (1) uniform advertising sign for an individual tourism business
appearing per structure.
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10. Notwithstanding 8.9 uniform advertising signage structures shall have a half moon sign on the top of
the structure identifying the Municipality as generally shown in Schedule “B”.
11. When allocating uniform advertising signs to structures, the Registrar may give priority to businesses
located within the community or district the structure is located in.
12. At the discretion of the Registrar and subject to local physical conditions all uniform advertising
signage structures should be a minimum of one hundred (100) metres from any intersection.
13. At the discretion of the Registrar and subject to local physical conditions all uniform advertising
signage structures should be a minimum of two (2) metres from a road shoulder.
14. At the discretion of the Registrar, all uniform advertising signage structures should be a minimum of
one hundred (100) metres from any other uniform advertising signage structures on a given side of
the highway.
15. The information set out in a uniform advertising sign may be displayed in such language as is
preferred by the tourism business. The Tourism Business shall be responsible to provide to the
Registrar, the correct wording in the language of choice along with an accurate English translation, if
it is other than English.
16. If one (1) uniform signage structure has more than one (1) uniform advertising sign, they shall be
mounted in such fashion that signs with left pointing arrows be placed at the top, with business
names listed alphabetically, followed by right pointing arrow signs, with business names listed
alphabetically, and lastly, signs with straight ahead arrows, with business names listed alphabetically.
17. A tourism business applicant purporting to offer specific services and/or sell certain items for which
a license or authority to do so is required must provide to the Registrar proof of such license or
authority at the time of application.
18. For each year following the initial year that the Registrar licences uniform advertising signs to be
erected, displayed, maintained or placed, the tourism business shall pay the Registrar, by the date
requested, the annual fee prescribed for the continued erection, display, maintenance or placement of
such signs. At the discretion of the Registrar, the Tourism Business may prepay all of part of the
remaining annual fee to the end of the License term.
19. The Registrar may arrange for the uniform advertising signage to be removed if the Tourism
Business fails to pay the annual fee, (by the date prescribed) by the Registrar, or the business ceases
to operate. In both scenarios, there will be no money refunded. The Registrar shall arrange for the
removal of the sign and provide notice of same to the owner. Businesses shall be required to provide
the Registrar and keep current contact information for the purpose of providing notice.
20. License for signage, subject to the payment of the annual fees, shall be for a maximum period of ten
(10) years. Prior to the expiration of the License, the Tourism Business may apply for a new License
in the same manner and in accordance with the same provisions as contained earlier in this by-law, as
amended from time to time.
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21. Upon receipt of a written request from a person or organization, Municipal Council shall have the
authority to consider granting an exemption from this by-law if Council is satisfied that the proposed
sign meets the following criteria:
a. Is of a non-commercial nature;
b. Holds value to the community for which it is located;
c. Will not negatively impact the overall intent of the Uniform Signage Program.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person or business that obtains an exception from
Council for a sign which does not comply with the requirements of this by-law, must
also receive approval for the installation of the sign for the Nova Scotia Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal.
9.0 Enforcement
1. The Owner of any sign located, erected, maintained, displayed or placed within the area identified in
Schedule “A” that does not comply with this by-law, after it’s effective date, shall be liable to the
following:
a. Upon thirty (30) days notice the Municipality may remove the sign and dispose of the
same;
b. The Municipality may issue an Order to remove under the Municipal Government Act to
the owner and if the sign is not removed within the time set out, then the Municipality
may remove or dispose of the sign in and the cost of so doing charged to the Owner;
c. Any person who fails to comply with an Order issued under this by-law shall be guilty of
an offence and each day that that Order is not complied with shall constitute a continuing
offence for which a person shall be liable to a penalty as set out in Part XXI of the
Municipal government Act.
2. All Notices sent on this by-law shall be effective if mailed by regular mail to the last known address
of the owner and, if unknown, then by posting the Notice on the sign.
3. Any signs erected after the effective date of this by-law, within the area identified in Schedule “A”
that is not in compliance with this by-law, shall be removed by the Municipality and may be
destroyed by the Municipality upon not less than fourteen (14) days notice to the owner.
4. The owner of the sign will be notified via regular mail of the intent and timeframe of the Municipality
to remove and destroy said sign.
5. No development permit will be required for a uniform advertising signage permit.
10.0 Fees
1. The fees prescribed for the purposes of this by-law and these regulations are set out in the Fee’s
Policy P-20 and shall be paid to the Municipality of the District of Chester.
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Schedule B – Uniform Advertising Signage Structure
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Uniform Advertising
Signage Application Form
Uniform advertising signage in accordance with By-law #152 of the Municipality of the District of Chester
Contact Information:
Name of Business:
Civic Address (911) of Business:
Business Mailing Address: Province: Postal Code:
Business Phone Number: ( ) - Email Address:
Applicant’s Name:
Applicants Mailing Address: Province: Postal Code:
Home/Cell Phone: ( ) - Email Address:
Description of Business:
A brief description of your business (i.e. Motel, Campground, Restaurant, Gas Station, etc.)
Sign Requirements (Maximum of 2 signs)
Wording changes on existing signs - $XXX charge, Exact wording of sign(s): (not to exceed 24 characters & spaces)
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Uniform Advertising Signage Program
The Uniform Advertising Signage Program provides tourist businesses with a
clear and effective manner to advertise their services. Tourist related businesses
include accommodations, attractions, eating establishments, among others. The
Municipality will be responsible for constructing, installing, and maintaining
signage for tourism businesses.
Uniform Advertising Signage Regulations
Signs are 210 cm (7’) wide and 45 cm (18”) high. The business name, an arrow, the distance in kilometres
and a corresponding symbol (where applicable) are displayed in white letters on a blue background. The
business name must not exceed 28 characters, including spaces needed between words. Assistance can be
provided if abbreviations are required to accommodate longer business names. Businesses are limited to
two (2) uniform advertising signs in the municipality; however, the Registrar may allow a business to
advertise additional signs. Uniform advertising sign structures will be comprised of three (3) uniform
signs, advertising three (3) individual businesses.
Businesses located within the Municipality can advertise their business on any uniform advertising
signage structure, but businesses that operate outside the municipality must be within ten (10) kilometres
of the uniform signage structure they wish to advertise on. Additionally, businesses must be in continuous
operation for four (4) months of a calendar year in order to be eligible for the Uniform Advertising
Signage Program.
Uniform Advertising Signage Guidelines
Uniform Advertising Signage structures will be a minimum 100 metres from any other structure on a
given side of the highway while structures may also not be placed within 100 metres from any
intersection. As signage structures are open to businesses from outside the municipality, structures will be
limited to advertising one (1) business from outside the municipality where applicable. Additionally,
businesses located in the district or community of a uniform signage structure will be given priority to
advertise on those structures.
Fee Schedule
The fees to participate in the Uniform Advertising Signage Program are as follows:
The fee payable for an application for each new uniform sign for a business is $150 per sign
The annual fee payable for the continued placement and maintenance of uniform signs for a
business is $40 per sign.
The fee payable for a name change of a uniform sign for a tourism business is $100 per sign
Additional Information
The maximum number of signs per business is 2.
Payment, must accompany the application. Post-dated cheques are not accepted.
Insufficient payment will delay application processing.
Cheques are payable to the Municipality of the District of Chester.
Infrastructure & OperationsQuarterly UpdateQ1/Q2- 2021/22
Table of Contents• Safety & Administrative • Strategic Priorities & Operational Initiatives • Wastewater System• Capital Projects• Maintenance/Operations• Solid Waste• Maintenance/Operations• Tonnages• Physical Properties• Capital Projects• Maintenance/OperationsOctober 8, 2021NOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE
Safety & AdministrativeSafety • Infrastructure and Operations is working diligently to practice safe operating procedures at all facilities.• Site inspections to be completed for all the wastewater plants, to be scheduled for Fall 2021• Kaizer Meadow site inspections complete and any corrective actions underwayAdministrative Update• Various IAO positions are presently vacant.• Training requirements for the staff being completed, CFC removal, HHW training, OIT, Level 1 and 2 wastewater and collection systems, fall arrest, traffic control, confined space and JOHSC training.October 8, 2021NOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE
Strategic Priorities & Operational InitiativesJ-Class RoadsTwo streets, Pleasant St and Union street, were selected by the province and undergoing paving.Landfill Cell 3B Design and ConstructionLandfill Cell 3B Design underway by CBCL Ltd.Traffic Impact Study Study was awarded to CBCL Ltd and complete Fall 2021. Results and recommendations will come to council October 2021 for review.October 8, 2021NOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE
Strategic Priorities & Operational InitiativesOctober 8, 2021NOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE • Reports received by Design Point for trail bridges.• Any immediate repairs underway. Trail Bridges• Report drafted and received, final ABLE report to council October 2021 by CDRGold River Bridge Review• Phase 1 upgrade, EVC tower infrastructure to the Landfill completed• Planning for Phase 2 LTP being reviewed. Additional sampling is underway to verify the results from a previous recommendation.Leachate plant upgrade
Strategic PrioritiesOctober 8, 2021NOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE • Contingent on the new development in the area, the impact on the infrastructure needs to be evaluated• RFD to Council October 2021Mill Cove Fire Protection System• Engage Engineer consultant to proceed with implementation of the biofilter unit and determine maximum capacity.Mill Cove WWTP - addition of Biofilter Unit • Equipment replacement policy and operational review fall 2021• Sustane transition TBDLandfill Business Planning
Wastewater System: Capital ProjectsWastewater StudyEXP completing the wastewater study for the wastewater system. Lift station panel upgrades are close to completionNew panel installation at Pig Loop/Duke St – PendingOctober 8, 2021NOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE
Wastewater OperationsReporting• All the Wastewater treatment plants are continuing tooperate and maintain in accordance with NSEapprovals, including monthly testing. Reportssubmission current to the authorities as per therequired schedule.• We are currently having disinfection issues at two treatment plants: Otter Point and Chester Basin. Letter submitted to NSE with respect to Otter Point permit requirement which outlined plan will be developed as part of the WW service study.October 8, 2021Quarterly Annually
Reporting Schedule
Federal requirements 1. Chester 2. Mill Cove 3. Western Shore1. Chester2. Chester Basin3. Mill Cove4. New Ross5. Otter Point6. Western ShoreProvincial requirements1. Western ShoreMaintenance• Ongoing maintenance and repairs as needed for all the treatment plants and the wastewater operations• Ongoing maintenance on lift stations, e.g. cleaning lift stations, line cleaning for Fall 2021 etc.• 19 sewer permits issued/open to date for fiscal 2020/21 and subsequent connections be completed• Paving of manholes and any pavement repairs due to sewer workNOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE
Solid Waste – Operations and MaintenanceSite WorkPublic Drop off: requires sandblasting and paintingAsphalt ramp: repairs to structureRecyclables transport area: requires rebuild.Coverall building: re-cover the structure Fall 2021Repair landfill litter fencing and roadwayNew EquipmentNew Dozer : Delayed, anticipated delivery is earlyOctober.New Excavator : Awarded a delivery late OctoberCFC removal equipmentValley Waste Liaison Committee Ongoing meetings with Valley Waste.Includes 2021/22 budgets, 5-year plan andan equipment replacement policy.NOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE
Solid Waste Operations & MaintenanceOn site Maintenance• Ongoing maintenance of the Kaizer Meadow Rd. • Ongoing Heavy equipment maintenance and repairs – repairs to bins and heavy equipment• Monthly ground water/surface water sampling ongoing• Clay cover is completed daily• Bio-file issue on site presently under control with occasional pumping and maintenance.• HHW collected and packed daily at the HHW depot. In-house• Road maintenance – grading and dust suppression ongoingOffsite Maintenance• Inspections and repairs to garbage corrals and compounds• Cleanups due to illegal dumping as required– staff and GE’sNOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE
TONNAGES Q1 2020 vs Q1 2021October 8, 2021NOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE 0.00 2,000.00 4,000.00 6,000.00 8,000.00 10,000.00 12,000.00 14,000.00 16,000.00RESIDUAL WASTE (A)SEPTIC WASTE (B)WOOD (C)ASPHALT (D)ORGANICS (E)RECYCLABLES, CARDBOARD & PAPER (F)MIXED C&D WASTE (G)Tonnages Q1 - 2020 vs 2021TONNAGE Q1 2021TONNAGE Q1 202068%16%2%1%2%1%10%TONNAGE Q1 2021RESIDUAL WASTE (A)SEPTIC WASTE (B)WOOD (C)ASPHALT (D)ORGANICS (E)RECYCLABLES, CARDBOARD & PAPER(F)MIXED C&D WASTE (G)
Landfill Tonnages Q1 and Q2 &Total YTDOctober 8, 2021NOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE 0.002,000.004,000.006,000.008,000.0010,000.0012,000.0014,000.0016,000.0018,000.00RESIDUALWASTE (A)SEPTIC WASTE(B)WOOD (C) ASPHALT (D) ORGANICS (E) RECYCLABLES,CARDBOARD &PAPER (F)MIXED C&DWASTE (G)Tonnage Q1 and Q2 -2021TONNAGE Q1 2021TONNAGE Q2 2021RESIDUAL WASTE (A), 30,635.06SEPTIC WASTE (B), 6,262.38WOOD (C), 719.24ASPHALT (D), 496.03ORGANICS (E), 1,048.80RECYCLABLES, CARDBOARD & PAPER (F), 413.46MIXED C&D WASTE (G), 2,485.36TONNAGE YTD 2021
Landfill Collection UpdateNOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE MATERIALTONNAGE Q1 2020TONNAGE Q1 2021 TONNAGE Q2 2021RESIDUAL WASTE (A)12,978.3014,593.40 16,041.66SEPTIC WASTE (B)3,044.373,364.90 2,897.48WOOD (C)168.83420.2 299.04ASPHALT (D)170.43119.5 376.53ORGANICS (E)413.91526.99 521.81RECYCLABLES, CARDBOARD & PAPER (F)216.5203.66 209.8MIXED C&D WASTE (G)508.362,129.24 356.12
Physical Properties : Capital ProjectsOctober 8, 2021Wharves/Boat Launches/FloatsAspotogan Wharf: on holdMill Cove Boat Launch : Needs repair work and application to be submitted to Lands and Forestry complete Spring 2022Floats at the red cross wharf, Chester : RFD to councilBridgesGold River trail bridge: Inspection awarded to Able Engineering. Final report October 2021 - CDRMultiple Bridge inspections: Report complete and CDR to update.OtherParking Upgrade by the East River: Complete Trail art assistance provided by PW to CDRParking Lot Proposal by the East RiverNOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE
Physical Properties : Operations & MaintenanceProperties Summer maintenance completed. Bi-annual inspections completed for the sidewalks and wharves etc. and are in good condition.Garbage collection continues throughout Chester/trails by staff.TrailsContinuous inspection and maintenance, in collaboration with the recreational department, of trails ongoing. This entails regular brush cutting and grading of various sections of the trails as well as minor repairs to the bridges, responding to washout issues and place signage for public protection , as required.RoadsCompleted routine inspections of roadways and sidewalks. We have a good working relationship with NSTIR. We continue to take calls on roads and ditches needing repair etc., a majority which are directed to NSTIR. Ongoing.StreetlightingDealing with several streetlight repair and installation requests in conjunction with NSP. OngoingTraffic ControlThe radar unit was deployed throughout the Municipality during various times of the year, based on a list of locations that has been vetted by RCMP and approved by NSTIR. The RCMP has also committed to increasing presence in those areas where unit is being deployed. Ongoing (report completed and program will continue in 2021)NOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE
Physical Properties : Operations & MaintenanceNOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE Green Carts DeliveryThis program also requires attending to various complaints regarding repairing green carts Objective is to deliver green carts within two weeks of the request received.Cart deliveries have steadily increased and we are out of stock until November 2021 (presently 130 outstanding)Mill Cove Fire ProtectionA consultant’s report detailing the necessary repairs to the pump houseand reservoirs was received.Further evaluation of the repair work is required and RFD to Council Fall2021Contract servicesSeveral routine contract services up for renewal, which will be issued as time permits.Winter sidewalk maintenance to be extended one year due to time constraints.
Statistics for Public Works October 2021NOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE ActivityYTD Completed (Sept 30, 2021)Sewer Permits Issued to date19Sewer Callouts (S. Business) to date48EDU (Total =1574.6) IncreaseUtility locates17Berthage permits issued -Berthage Enforcement events -Compost Carts Delivered 176 (130 on wait list)Dead Marine Life Collections to date1Events requiring Public Sort Stns to date5Public Sorting Station Abuse Incidents4Bandstand Bookings3Maintenance Work Orders Completed83Road Name Signs Installed to date15Streetlight Requests to date7Sidewalk Snow Removal Events to date2Mobile Radar Unit Deployments29Compliments to date9
NOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE Thank you!
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Pam Myra
From:David Richardson
Sent:October 6, 2021 10:27 AM
To:Council; Erin Lowe (she/her)
Subject:#External: Suggestion to Place Proposed Punative Taxes on South Shore Property on
Your Agendanda
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
I am an American who has owned a summer home in Blandford for years. I am writing to bring to your attention both
federal and provincial plans to apply punitive property taxes to non resident cottage owners that are
specifically designed as an incentive to force us out of the Province.
Current non resident owners of these properties obviously are a significant economic contributor to the South Shore
and its many local businesses. A plan to intentionally drive these owners out of the province seems economically
backward, to say the least. .
The plan can be found in the Nova Scotia Conservative's Platform document as well as recently released letters of
instructions from the new Premier to his Finance minister. It would apply a 2% per year tax on assessed value as well as
a 5% one time transfer tax for any property owned or sold to a "non Nova Scotia tax payer." So, apparently the intent is
to target not only foreigners but also South Shore owners whose primary (tax) residence is in another Province. These
taxes would be in addition to current (non capped) property taxes which are certain to escalate due to rising home
values.
In addition, the Trudeau administration put forth a budget this Spring that would apply a 1% property tax to "unused"
property owned by foreigners. The definition would appear to make any summer home occupied for less than six
months subject to this tax. Since non resident foreign owners are not permitted to reside in Canada for six months, this
amounts to a "cottage tax."
The net result would be a 3% per cent per year addition to non -capped property taxes, which will surely drive a
significant number of higher spending cottage owners away from Nova Scotia.
Respectfully
David Richardson
58 Upper Blandford Rd
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
Prepared By: Tara Maguire, Deputy CAO Date October 1, 2021
Reviewed By: Date
Authorized By: Date
CURRENT SITUATION
The Municipality of the District of Chester’s current Regional Emergency Management By-law No. 146
was approved by Council on April 9, 2014. In 2017 the terms of the 2017 Inter-Municipal Services
Agreement (IMSA) were amended to include the Town of Lunenburg. The agreement requires all five units
to have similar by-laws.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Municipal Council give Notice of its Intention to amend the existing By-law 146
Regional Emergency Management Bylaw that was approved by Council on April 9, 2014 and conduct First
reading of same.
DISCUSSION
Municipal Council repealed its Emergency Measures By-law #70 approved by the Minister of Emergency
Measures (NS) in 2014 and replaced it the current version of the Emergency Management Byllaw #146 in
2014..
In 2017 the Town of Lunenburg joined REMO and a new Inter-Municipal Services Agreement (IMSA) was
approved by all five councils. which requires all five units to have similar by-laws. MODC’s by-law was not
amended to include the Town of Lunenburg. With the amendments proposed to the existing By-law 146
the requirements of the Inter-Municipal Agreement would be met.
IMPLICATIONS
Policy
None.
Financial/Budgetary
None.
Environmental
None.
Strategic Plan
Communication.
REPORT TO: Council
MEETING DATE: October 14, 2021
SUBMITTED BY: Corporate & Strategic Management
SUBJECT: Regional Emergency Management Bylaw
amendment
ORIGIN: REMO Advisory Committee
2 Request for Decision
Work Program Implications
No impact.
Has Legal review been completed? ___ Yes ___ No _X__ N/A
OPTIONS
ATTACHMENTS
COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL)
Regional Emergency Management Bylaw #146 Page 1 of 8
Notice of Intention to Adopt- Committee of the Whole - May 2, 2013 (2013-234)
First Reading of Council - Council - May 23, 2013 (2013-250)
Second Reading of Council - June 13, 2013 (2013-274)
Approval of Ministers - Department of Justice November 21/22, 2013 and Service NS & Municipal Relations
December 24, 2013.
Effective Date -April 9, 2014
Municipality of the District of Chester
Regional Emergency
Management By-Law
By-Law No. 146
Effective Date: April 9, 2014 Formatted: Strikethrough
Regional Emergency Management Bylaw #146 Page 2 of 8
Notice of Intention to Adopt- Committee of the Whole - May 2, 2013 (2013-234)
First Reading of Council - Council - May 23, 2013 (2013-250)
Second Reading of Council - June 13, 2013 (2013-274)
Approval of Ministers - Department of Justice November 21/22, 2013 and Service NS & Municipal Relations
December 24, 2013.
Effective Date -April 9, 2014
SECTION 1: GENERAL
This By-Law may be cited as the "Regional Emergency Management By-Law 146 to render mutual aid and
joint provisions of services and facilities to provide for a prompt, effective and coordinated response to an
emergency within the territories of the participating Municipalities of the Municipality of the District of
Lunenburg, the Municipality of the District of Chester, the Town of Bridgewater ; the Town of Mahone Bay,
and the Town of Lunenburg. and the Town of Mahone Bay.
1) SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS
1) In this By-Law,
a) "Act" means the Emergency Management Act, R.S.N.S. 1990, as amended from time to time;
b) "State of Emergency Regulations" means regulations approved by the Governor in Council by Order in
Council 92-61, Regulation 17/92, as amended from time to time;
c) "Agreement" means the Inter-Municipal Emergency Services Agreement, dated January 18, 2017 April
15, 2011, among the participating Municipalities and as amended from time to time;
d) "Minister" means the Minister responsible for Emergency Management for of Justice of the Province of
Nova Scotia;
e) "Deputy Minister" means the Deputy Minister responsible for Emergency Management for the Province
of Justice of Nova Scotia;
f) "Councils" means the Councils of the participating Municipalities (Municipality of the District of
Lunenburg, the Municipality of the District of Chester, the Town of Bridgewater; and the Town of
Mahone Bay and the Town of Lunenburg);
g) "Region" means all territories within the participating Municipalities;
h) "State of Local Emergency" means a state of local emergency declared, (renewed or terminated) by the
Council, Mayor or Warden of a participating Municipality;
i) "Regional Emergency Operations Center" (REOC) means the Regional Emergency Management
Organization (REMO) operations centreers as established, equipped and serviced per the Agreement;
SECTION 3: RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
1) The Councils, in accordance with the Agreement:;
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Regional Emergency Management Bylaw #146 Page 3 of 8
Notice of Intention to Adopt- Committee of the Whole - May 2, 2013 (2013-234)
First Reading of Council - Council - May 23, 2013 (2013-250)
Second Reading of Council - June 13, 2013 (2013-274)
Approval of Ministers - Department of Justice November 21/22, 2013 and Service NS & Municipal Relations
December 24, 2013.
Effective Date -April 9, 2014
a) sShall appoint and maintain a Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO) responsible for
the planning and the coordination of emergency services delivery and consisting of:
i. a Regional Emergency Management Advisory Committee (REMAC);
ii. , a Regional Emergency Management Planning Committee (REMPC);,
iii. a Regional Emergency Management Coordinator (REMC); and
a)iv. for each participating Municipality, an Assistant Emergency Coordinator (AEC);
b) declare, renew or terminate a State of Local Emergency, as outlined in the Regulations as may be
required and if unavailable in a timely manner, permit the Mayor or /Warden of the affected
participating Municipality(s) to make such declarations;
c) shall cause the Emergency Management Plan or any part thereof to be implemented and may do
everything necessary for the protection of property and the health or safety of persons pursuant to
Section 14 of the Act;
d) may appropriate and expend monies to pay reasonable expenses of members of the REMO and to
fulfill the terms and conditions of any agreement approved by the Councils;\
2) The REMAC, in accordance with the Agreement:;
a) is responsible during a State of Local Emergency for the executive direction and management of
emergency plans and activities within the Region and for advice to Councils pursuant to the Act;
b) recommends to Councils, Mayor or Warden, the Declaration (,Renewal, or and Termination) of a.State
of Local Emergency, as outlined in the State of Emergency Regulations;
c) shall deliver a copy of any signed Declaration. (Renewal and , or Termination) of a State of Local
Emergency to the Emergency Management Office of Nova Scotia and the Minister and ensure that
such Declarations are communicated effectively to the people of the area(s) affected;
d) with the approval of Councils may enter into agreements with the Government of Canada, the
Province of Nova Scotia, a municipality, city or town, or any other agency or any person;
3) The REMC, as appointed by the REMAC, in accordance with the Agreement;:
a) shall chair the REMPC and co-ordinate, prepare and maintain emergency management plans;
b) shall, pursuant to Section 10 A of the Act, inform the Emergency Management Office (EMO) of any real
or anticipated event or emergency and upon activation of a REOC or the Declaration of State of Local
Emergency, prescribe, as necessary, duties to be fulfilled by employees, servants and agents of the
municipality and co-ordinate REOC activities with the EMO;
4) The REMPC in accordance with the Agreement;:
a) shall include, but not be limited to, persons responsible during an emergency to provide health, law
enforcement, fire, utilities, communications, transportation, public works, financial, legal or other
essential community services;
Formatted
Regional Emergency Management Bylaw #146 Page 4 of 8
Notice of Intention to Adopt- Committee of the Whole - May 2, 2013 (2013-234)
First Reading of Council - Council - May 23, 2013 (2013-250)
Second Reading of Council - June 13, 2013 (2013-274)
Approval of Ministers - Department of Justice November 21/22, 2013 and Service NS & Municipal Relations
December 24, 2013.
Effective Date -April 9, 2014
b) shall provide recommendations to the REMC for the purpose of the development of regional
emergency management plans, policy and procedures for the Region and provide briefings as
requested by Council;
SECTION 4: RESPONSIBILITIES OF OTHERS IN A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
Following the Declaration of a State of Local Emergency and for the duration of such, every councillor,
employee and agent of the participating Municipality who has a key role in the execution of the emergency
management plans shall fulfil such duties as may be required according to the emergency plans.
SECTION 5
Previously adopted versions of Bylaw 146 are hereby amended upon the effective date of the adoption of this
“Regional Emergency Management” By-law.
The existing Emergency Measures By-Law #70 of the Municipality of the District of Chester (2005) is hereby
repealed upon the coming into effect of this By-Law.
Regional Emergency Management Bylaw #146 Page 5 of 8
Notice of Intention to Adopt- Committee of the Whole - May 2, 2013 (2013-234)
First Reading of Council - Council - May 23, 2013 (2013-250)
Second Reading of Council - June 13, 2013 (2013-274)
Approval of Ministers - Department of Justice November 21/22, 2013 and Service NS & Municipal
Relations
December 24, 2013.
Effective Date -April 9, 2014
Annotation for Official By- Law Book
Date of First Reading May 23, 2013
Date of advertisement of Notice of Intent to Consider May 29, 2013
Date of Second Reading June 13, 2013
Date of Approval by the Minister of Service Nova Scotia & December 24, 2013
Municipal Relations
Date of Approval by the Deputy Minister of Environment November 21, 2013
Date of Approval by the Minister of Environment November 22, 2013
Effective Date April 9, 2014
Date of mailing to Minister a certified copy of By-Law April 13, 2014
Version
Number
Description By-Law Editor By-Law Sponsor Approval
Date
2020-08-05 By-Law created Municipal Clerk Corporate and
Strategic
Management
Annotation for Official By-Law Book
Date of First Reading at Council May 23, 2013
Advertisement of Notice of Intent to Consider May 29, 2013
Date of Second Reading at Council June 13, 2013
Date of Approval by the Minister of Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations December 24, 2013
Date of Approval by the Deputy Minister of Environment November 21, 2013
Date of Approval by the Minister of Environment November 22, 2013
Effective Date April 9, 2014
Date of mailing to Minister a certified copy of By-Law April 13, 2014
I certify that this By-Law was adopted by Council as indicated above.
_______________________________________ August 11, 2021
Pamela M. Myra, Municipal Clerk Date
Regional Emergency Management Bylaw #146 Page 6 of 8
Notice of Intention to Adopt- Committee of the Whole - May 2, 2013 (2013-234)
First Reading of Council - Council - May 23, 2013 (2013-250)
Second Reading of Council - June 13, 2013 (2013-274)
Approval of Ministers - Department of Justice November 21/22, 2013 and Service NS & Municipal
Relations
December 24, 2013.
Effective Date -April 9, 2014
Effective date of the By-Law unless otherwise specified in the text of the By-Law.
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Prepared By: Tim Topping, CPA, CA, Director of
Finance
Date September 15, 2021
Reviewed By: Date
Authorized By: Dan McDougall, CAO Date September 20, 2021
CURRENT SITUATION
A property owner has submitted a request in writing for a reduction in taxes as their property was destroyed
by fire. The property is 22 Pleasant Street, Chester, AAN 04752988. Section 69A of the Municipal Government
Act provides that Council may, by policy, provide for a reduction in taxes payable, to the extent that council
considers appropriate, and reimburse any overpayment because of the reduction. Under policy P-23, upon
request from the Treasurer, the Director of Assessment shall value the property to provide the current
assessment value to be used to calculate the amount of taxes to write off.
RECOMMENDATION
That, Council approve a reduction in 2021/22 taxes payable for assessment account number 04752988 in the
amount of $582.55. This tax reduction will be written off to allowance for uncollectible taxes 01-00-000-
451100.
BACKGROUND
As required by policy a written request was received from the Executive Director of the Chester Playhouse,
Andrew Chandler (attached).
Under policy P-23, upon receipt of the written request, The Director of Finance/Treasurer requested Property
Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) to conduct an inspection of the property and provide a revised opinion
as to its value. A letter was received from PVSC with a revised opinion of value of $90,700 (attached) versus
the assessed value of $384,800 (capped $356,400).
DISCUSSION
The tax reduction based upon the revised opinion of value is reduction in value of $265,700 times the rates
charged of $0.2722/$100 is $723.24. Taxes for the interim bill have been paid. The rate of $0.2722 includes the
waste collection & disposal rate, the Village commercial rate, and the general commercial rate (which is 100%
offset by an exemption provided under Schedule “A” of By-Law No. 74).
Since the fire occurred on June 11, 2021, after 71 days into the year, it would be fair to base the tax reduction
upon pro-rating the taxes from the date of destruction to the end of the tax year. This would be $723.24 X
294 / 365 = $582.55.
REPORT TO: Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department
DATE: September 23, 2021
SUBJECT: Reduction of Taxes under policy P-23
ORIGIN: Tax-payer request
2 Request For Decisio
IMPLICATIONS
Policy – in compliance with policy P-23.
Financial/Budgetary – Reduction of the allowance may increase uncollectible taxes expense for the year
Environmental – n/a
Strategic Plan – n/a
Work Program Implications -n/a
OPTIONS
1. Approve the recommended tax reduction of $582.55.
2. Approve the reduction to the extent that Council considers appropriate
REFERENCES
Municipal Government Act section 69A
Policy P-23
COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL)
Internal – n/a
External- the property owner
District Council Grants 2021 - 2022
Updated October 7, 2021
Requested Approved Date Approved
*Ocean Swells Community Association: Maintain facility 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ April 15, 2021
*District 1 Community Centre: Maintain facility 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ April 15, 2021
District 1 Community Centre: Water Softener 547.50$ 547.50$ June 24, 2021
District 1 Community Centre: Parking Lot Repairs 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ June 24, 2021
Chester Jr Sail Program: Equipment & Repairs 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ August 19, 2021
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 4,547.50$
*Funds Carried Forward from 2020-2021 2,000.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 7,452.50$
Chester Brass Band: Summer Band Stand Concerts 600.00$ 600.00$ June 24, 2021
Hubbards Area Lions Club: Purification System 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ May 27, 2021
Through the Years Day Care & Comm Centre: Court Surface 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ June 10, 2021
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 4,600.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 5,400.00$
Chester District Soccer Association: Purchase New Jerseys 500.00$ 500.00$ April 15, 2021
Chester Farmers' and Artisan Market: Storage Shed 800.00$ 800.00$ June 24, 2021
Chester Municipal Heritage Society: Farmers Market Pavillion 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ August 26, 2021
Chester Theatre Council (Playhouse): Summer Programs 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ June 10, 2021
Chester Yacht Club: Race Week Adaptations (Virtual, PPE, etc.) 500.00$ 500.00$ May 27, 2021
Starfish Reunite, St Stephens Parish: Refugee Family Fundraising 500.00$ 500.00$ August 12, 2021
Chester Jr Sail Program: Equipment & Repairs 500.00$ 500.00$ August 19, 2021
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 6,300.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 3,700.00$
RC Legion, Br 88, Chester Basin: Community Banner Project 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$ August 12, 2021
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 4,000.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 6,000.00$
Western Shore & Area Improvement Asso: Flower Baskets 3,248.75$ 3,248.75$ June 24, 2021
Western Shore & District Fire Department: Western Shore Days 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ August 12, 2021
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 5,248.75$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 4,751.25$
Charing Cross Garden Club 500.00$ 500.00$ September 9, 2021
Forties Community Centre: Oktoberfest 500.00$ 500.00$ May 27, 2021
RC Legion, Br 79 New Ross: Canada Day & Remembrance Day 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ June 24, 2021
New Ross Community Care Centre: Communications 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ July 22, 2021
New Ross Farmers Association: Septic Upgrades & Maintenance, etc. 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ August 12, 2021
New Ross Regional Development Society: Christmas Festival & other events 1,000.00$
New Ross Farmers Association: Comm Rink Materials & Supplies 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ August 12, 2021
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 6,500.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 3,500.00$
Chester District Soccer Association: Purchase New Jerseys 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ April 15, 2021
District 7 Chester Jr Sail Program: Equipment & Repairs 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ August 19, 2021
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 2,000.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 8,000.00$
Total Funds Approved 33,196.25$
District Grant Budget 2021-2022 70,000.00$
Plus 2020-2021 Carried Forward 2,000.00$
Total District Grant Budget 72,000.00$
Remaining Funds 38,803.75$
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November 2020 Nominating Committee:
Councillor Connors
Councillor Assaff
Councillor Barkhouse
Warden Webber