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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
AGENDA
Wednesday, November 10, 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 – October 28, 2021.
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS
5.1 Committee Meetings.
6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Chris Stackhouse regarding Saddle Island noise. (Appointment at 9:15 a.m.)
6.2 Michael Graves, United Way of Lunenburg County, regarding transportation options to the
South Shore. (Appointment at 9:30 a.m.)
7. MATTERS ARISING:
7.1 Request for Decision/Direction prepared October 1, 2021 – Corporate & Strategic
Management – Saddle Island Noise (from September 9, 2021, Council Meeting).
7.2 Request for Decision prepared November 1, 2021 – Community Development &
Recreation, regarding Lakeside Zone and 5-10 Residential Units in Central Commercial by
Development – Setting Dates for Public Hearings.
7.3 Quarterly Report – Information Services - Department of Financial & Information
Management.
7.4 Quarterly Report – Community Development & Recreation Department.
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8. CORRESPONDENCE
8.1 Letter and Application from Forest Heights Community School GSA requesting the Trans
flag to be flown at the Municipal Office from November 13, 2021, to November 20, 2021.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Request for Decision prepared October 21, 2021 – Corporate and Strategic Services – Fire
Services Drone Update.
9.2 Request for Decision – Community Development & Recreation Department – Designated
Community Fund Requests from:
a. Together We Can Community Society.
b. New Ross Legion Branch 79.
9.3 Council District Grant Request – New Ross Trails Society - $1,000.
9.4 Council Grant Request – Our Health Centre – $5,000.
9.5 Proclamation – Municipal Awareness Week. – November 22 to 28, 2021.
10. IN CAMERA
10.1 Section 22(2)(a) of the Municipal Government Act – Acquisition, sale, lease, and security of
municipal property – East River Point.
11. ADJOURNMENT
APPOINTMENTS VIA ZOOM
9:15 a.m. Chris Stackhouse regarding Saddle Island Noise.
Michael Graves, Lunenburg County United Way regarding “Bus for Us”.
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MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
Minutes of
COUNCIL MEETING
151 King Street, Chester / Facebook Live, NS
On Thursday, October 28, 2021
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Warden Webber called the meeting to order at 8:46 a.m.
Present: District 1 – Councillor Veinotte District 2 – Deputy Warden Shatford
District 4 – Warden Webber District 5 – Councillor Assaff
District 6 – Councillor Connors District 7 – Councillor Church
District 3 – Vacant
Staff: Tara Maguire, Deputy CAO Pamela Myra, Municipal Clerk
Emily Lennox, Executive Secretary Jennifer Webber, Communications Officer
Solicitor: Samuel Lamey, Municipal Solicitor
Regrets: Dan McDougall, CAO
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS
2021-410 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford the
agenda and order of business for the October 28, 2021, Council meeting be
approved as amended. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
4.1 Council – October 14, 2021.
2021-411 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff the minutes
of the October 14, 2021, Council meeting be approved as circulated. ALL IN
FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
Council (continued) October 28, 2021 361
COMMITTEE REPORTS
5.1 Recreation & Parks Committee (motion for approval) – October 18, 2021 – Councillor
Veinotte.
2021-412 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that Council
approve the following recommendation from the Recreation & Parks Committee:
2021-408 – “… approve $20,000 in Recreation Grants to the applications as
per the Committee’s recommendations (see attached list below).
MOTION CARRIED.
MATTERS ARISING
7.1 Quarterly Report Q1 and Q2 – April-June and July-September 2021 – Financial and
Information Services Department.
Tim Topping, Director of Financial and Information Services was present to review the
Quarterly Report outlining the first and second quarters as included in the agenda document,
commenting on:
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2021/22 Achievements;
2021/22 Priorities for the Remainder of the Year;
2021/22 Council Priorities for Financial and Information Services;
2021/22 Financial Forecast of a surplus of $875,637; and
Variance Analysis.
Cliff Gall, Director of Information Services was to present via Zoom, however, the audio was
not clear – he will present at a later date.
7.2 Request for Decision prepared October 13, 2021 – Community Development &
Recreation – Lakeside Zone Report.
Garth Sturtevant, Senior Planner, was present to review the Request for Decision regarding
the Lakeside Zone Report commenting on the background of the request from 2018 from
Wil-Dor Park property owners who were looking for protection against commercial
development and traffic impacts.
The Request for Decision document outlines other similar requests and the options reviewed
and discussed. On June 10, 2021, Council selected the preferred Option 2 (Lake-wide
rezoning upon request) and sent it to the Municipal Planning Advisory Committee for
consideration and recommendation.
The proposed Lakeside Zone was reviewed, and it was noted that the Lakeside Zone will have
flexibility when defining zone boundaries based on Council’s site-specific determination to
safeguard water quality by enabling potential zoning of properties along the shoreline in
addition to some properties inland from the lake. Permitted uses were outlined.
A Public Information Meeting was held, and the report and direction presented to the
Municipal Planning Advisory Committee on August 18, 2021. There was good discussion and
ultimately the Committee passed a motion in favour of option 2 with some additional
recommendations:
To clarify that tree cutting and logging operations are not part of forestry processing;
and
Before the zone is applied to any lake in the Municipality to undertake a petition vote
process with affected landowners in which the majority would have to support the
request before the rezoning could proceed.
It was noted that a petition process creates a lot of work, however, the Committee felt it was
important to include.
Council (continued) October 28, 2021 363
Discussion was held regarding the following:
Concern that one person could create a lot of work if that one person wanted to
apply the zone;
Process for any request – single person or group;
o It would be preferred if that person could get others to write/sign a letter
requesting the process be undertaken;
Concern that the first objective of policy change to protect water quality – there are
many lakes in the Municipality – instead of waiting for the request, the Municipality
could undertake applying the zone to lakes;
Preference to plan instead of reacting to spot planning requests;
Consider applying the zone and having requests for Development Agreements for
commercial developments;
Concern that other property owners on lakes do not have any input into this process
for future use;
It is a zone that can be made applicable to any lake in the municipality – that is why
the depth of the zone is flexible;
Good tool for the Municipality to use when needed;
When the public process was held people did not want the Municipality
implementing zoning unless it was requested;
Concern that it would apply to any lake;
Use of a “floating zone” that can be used anywhere;
Process for rezoning; and
Requirement for more information (newsletter); and
Flexibility.
2021-413 MOVED by Councillor Connors, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that
Council give First Reading to the draft Lakeside Zone as presented in Appendix A
(of the October 13, 2021, Request for Decision – Municipal Planning Strategy
Amendments to Create the Lakeside Zone”) WITHOUT THE CHANGES
RECOMMENDED BY THE Municipal Planning Advisory Committee and set a date
for public hearing after the material has been included in a Municipal Insight
Newsletter. ONE OPPOSED. MOTION CARRIED.
7.3 Request for Decision prepared October 19, 2021 – Community Development &
Recreation – SPS Amendments to permit 5-10 Residential Units per structure by
Development Agreement in the Central Commercial Zone.
Garth Sturtevant, Senior Planner was present to review the Request for Decision prepared
October 19, 2021, regarding the Secondary Planning Strategy Amendment to permit 5-10
Residential Units per structure by Development Agreement in the Central Commercial Zone.
Council (continued) October 28, 2021 364
He also reviewed the background and request for the property in question to allow a
Development Agreement for the change of one commercial unit to a residential unit.
Discussion was held regarding:
Development agreements are not currently in the LUB;
Pros and cons of development agreements;
Location of central commercial zones;
Traditional uses – commercial on the ground floor and residential use above;
Requirements regarding abutting properties, parking, storage, and waste receptacles;
Several members of the Village Planning Advisory Committee were not in favour and
suggested waiting until the councillor for District 3 is elected;
Amendment is only for the property at 122 Queen Street - can proceed with
amendments or come back with a report looking at a DA mechanism only for that
property;
Alignment with discussion of Council to create more housing stock in general; and
Other community uses of Development Agreements.
2021-414 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that
Council give First Reading to the draft amendments outlined in Appendix A of the
Request for Decision prepared October 19, 2021, regarding SPS Amendments to
permit 5-10 Residential Units per structure by Development Agreement in the
Central Commercial Zone and staff provide possible dates for a public hearing to
take place after the Municipal Councillor for District 3 is sworn in. ALL IN
FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
7.4 Discussion – Highway 329 speed limit – Councillor Veinotte.
Councillor Veinotte noted that previously Council made a motion directing staff to write to
the NS department of Transportation requesting that the speed limit on highway 329 be
reduced. Since that time, he, and Deputy Warden Shatford have received a lot of feedback
on the negative impacts. Upon further reflection, the intent was good – trying to improve
safety of residents, walkers, cyclists, and drivers – but the motion was too simplistic for the
problem.
There are several things happening along Highway 329 and broadly applying a reduction
isn’t going to fix the issues of speeding, cyclist behaviors, lack of paved shoulders, and
motorists, cyclists and walkers competing for the same space. There is also a lack of
maintenance on trees and bushes growing out into the road. These are all issues that plague
that road, but the motion only dealt with the speed.
Council (continued) October 28, 2021 365
2021-415 MOVED by Councillor Veinotte, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that
Council rescind Motion 2021-352 which states “…that correspondence be
forwarded to the NS Department of Public Works (formerly Transportation and
Active Transit) to reduce the speed limit for the entirety of Highway 329 to 60
km/h.”
DISCUSSION
Deputy Warden Shatford noted that brush cutting is a concern for fire trucks and
school buses getting where they need to go.
Councillor Connors brought up discussion from RCMP Advisory Board regarding
use of mounted radar signage in communities or creative signage.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
A break was held from 10:15 a.m. to 10:29 a.m.
7.5 Broadband PowerPoint Update: Develop Nova Scotia’s Internet Projects in MODC –
October 22, 2021.
Present was Jonathan Meakin, Strategic Initiatives Coordinator to review the Develop Nova
Scotia’s Internet Projects in the Municipality of Chester as outlined in the document
“Broadband PowerPoint Update: Develop Nova Scotia’s Internet Projects in MODC – October
22, 2021.”
The Strategic Initiatives Coordinator reviewed the content of the document, answering
questions regarding projects within the Municipality as well as timelines. It was noted that all
information is also available on the Municipality’s Voices and Choices website.
Discussion was held on how to ensure all gap areas are identified and that Develop NS is
aware. It was noted that that Strategic Initiatives Coordinator has forms from Develop NS for
those instances. As well, there may be some areas that the solution will not for them, and
satellite may be required. It was suggested that Develop NS be asked to a meeting
requesting that they be prepared to talk about the gaps and how to address them.
A discussion on the speed tests took place and the Strategic Initiatives Coordinator will add
the link to test internet speed times.
It was agreed to have a representative from Develop NS at a Council meeting to review the
broadband/internet gaps and how to address them.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Council (continued) October 28, 2021 366
There were no public presentations.
CORRESPONDENCE
There were no items of correspondence for review.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Information Report prepared October 4, 2021 – Corporate and Strategic Management –
Economic Development Sponsorship – Lunenburg County Sport Heritage Society (4th
Annual Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Forest Heights Falcons).
This was for the information of Council.
9.2 District Council Grants:
a. Chester Basin Fire Department – District 4 - $500.
2021-416 MOVED by Councillor FLOYD, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that Council approve
the following District Council Grant:
Chester Basin Fire Department – District 4 - $500.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
b. Chester Merchants – District 3 - $4,500.
2021-417 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that the District 3
Council Grant Request from Chester Merchants in the amount of $4,500 be brought
back to Council following the election of the District 3 Councillor. ALL IN FAVOUR.
MOTION CARRIED.
9.3 Request for Decision prepared October 15, 2021 – Community Development &
Recreation – Alterations to Chester Train Station (Chester Municipal Heritage Society).
Garth Sturtevant reviewed Request For Decision dated October 15, 2021, for alterations to the
Chester Train Station, a registered Municipal Heritage Property. He outlined the alterations,
noting that normally the request would be reviewed by the Heritage Advisory Committee;
however, the Committee membership has not yet been filled.
The most substantial piece is a pavilion to be used for various events. Approval is also
requested to construct a “boarding platform” to restore an original feature of the train station
and minor repairs of skirting materials to the freight shed.
Council (continued) October 28, 2021 367
Discussion was held with the process to get approval as well as planning/building permits.
It was noted that the group is waiting for funding approval but can still move through this
stage of the process.
Councillor Veinotte indicated he had no issue with the heritage aspect of the request but
questioned the overall intent of the location of a pavilion at that location for farm markets –
the location is questionable due to the corner and poor visibility. He suggested that the
location of the Farm Market at another more appropriate location was his preference.
The Senior Planner also noted that there will be an impact at the location due to a proposed
municipal trail bridge to cross Highway 3 (a conceptual project that is awaiting funding). He
discussed with the applicant, but it appears the pavilion wouldn’t create a significant impact on
the trail bridge.
It was agreed that a broader discussion may be warranted, however, the request today deals
only with the heritage property.
2021-418 MOVED by Councillor Veinotte, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that Council
approve the request of the Applicant for 20 Smith Road, Chester Train Station, to
undertake the proposed scope of work to construct a pavilion, Boarding Platform,
Accessible Ramps, minor repairs to Freight Shed and installation of a flagpole at
the front of the Train Station. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
9.4 Request for Decision prepared October 13, 2021 – Financial & Information Services –
Financial Analyst Position.
Tim Topping, Director of Financial & Information Services was present to review the Request
for Decision prepared October 13, 2021, regarding the requirement of a Financial Analyst
Position, outlining the duties of the position and how it will increase capacity in the
departments.
2021-419 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church that Council
approve the creation of a Financial Analyst position at the Director2/Senior
Contributor Level in the Salary Bands. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
9.5 Request for Decision – Infrastructure & Operations – Position recruitment for Director of
Infrastructure & Operations, Director of Public Works, and Wastewater Engineer.
Tara Maguire, Deputy CAO reviewed the Request for Decision prepared October 19, 2021,
regarding Infrastructure & Operations Positions identified as part of the recent strategic
planning and priorities review.
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She further outlined the three new positions within the Infrastructure and Operations
Department as well as their placement in the organization structure and increased capacity –
Director of Solid Waste, Wastewater/Project Engineer (with the elimination of the Wastewater
Supervisor Position), and Director of Public Works and Engineering. The current Director of
Infrastructure & Operations will move to the landfill as Director of Solid Waste, leaving the
following positions to be filled – Director of Public Works and Engineering, Wastewater/Project
Engineer, and Director of Infrastructure & Operations.
Also required is a Skilled Labourer position (fulltime) to provide assistance at the landfill. This
person would be responsible for the Household Hazardous Waste Site as well as backup for
the scalehouse and provide general sitework, help with education campaigns, and assisting the
public.
Deputy Warden Shatford noted that this is a substantial change but was discussed in detail by
Council – if we want to get the work done, these are the steps we have to take, or projects will
not get done.
2021-420 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that Council
authorize the creation of the following new positions – Director of Solid Waste,
Director of Public Works, Wastewater/Project Engineer, and Skilled Labourer - and
the reorganization of the Infrastructure & Operations Department as presented
and further to authorize the CAO to use our existing HR processes and a recruiter
as need to fill the vacancies. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
9.6 Request for Decision prepared October 20, 2021 – Corporate & Strategic Management –
Benefits and Survey Review and Personnel Policy Scope of Work.
Tara Maguire, Deputy CAO reviewed the Request for Decision prepared October 20, 2021,
regarding the Benefits and Survey Review and Personnel Policy Scope of Work. She noted that
the Personnel Policy indicates a review of the salary scale every 5 years; however, the last time
it was completed was in 2010. Council did approve a 1% increase in pension contributions in
lieu of completing the salary review in 2015.
The current Personnel Policy is lacking some of the key components are required in today’s
world – current terminology, IT policies, current best practices, etc. It is time to review the
policy and look to position ourselves as an employer of choice. We know our proximity to
HRM is challenging – we are in competition with employers in the city as well as locally. There
are two proposed scopes of work – one for the compensation and benefits and one for the
personnel policy review. There needs to be some timing - compensation and benefits will go
first to get some indication for personnel policy review.
Council (continued) October 28, 2021 369
Reviewed will be job descriptions, salary scales, best practices research, modernization of the
policy (working from home, storm days, etc.), benchmarking, recommendations on salary
bands and recommendations on job descriptions. There will also be a review of remuneration,
adjustments, benefits, etc. There will be non-financial compensations pieces as well to meet
attraction and retention goals.
It is proposed to do this through a consultant – a third party independent review is important
and appropriate.
2021-421 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Councilor Church that Council approve
the Scope of Work for the Compensation & Benefits Review and the Personnel
Policy Review and direct staff to proceed with the procurement process. ALL IN
FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
9.7 Request for Decision prepared October 25, 2021 – Community Development &
Recreation Department – Designated Community Fund Request – Chester Tennis Club
$4,700.
2021-422 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church that Council
provide a Designated Community Fund Grant to the Chester Tennis Club in the
amount of $4,700.00. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
9.8 Halloween Event – Councillor Assaff.
Councillor Assaff reported that on Sunday the Gold River Park will be handing out treats with a
bonfire and s’mores on Sunday, October 31st beginning at 4:00 p.m.
A break was held from 11:39 a.m. to 11:47 a.m.
IN CAMERA
10.1 Section 22(2)(a) of the Municipal Government Act - Contract Negotiations – Acquisition,
sale, lease, and security of municipal property – Haughn Property.
10.2 Section 22(2)(a) of the Municipal Government Act - Contract Negotiations – Acquisition,
sale, lease, and security of municipal property – Whalen Lake.
10.3 Section 22(2)(e) of the Municipal Government Act – Contract Negotiations – New Ross
Community Care.
Council (continued) October 28, 2021 370
2021-423 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that the
meeting convene “In Camera” regarding the following items:
Section 22(2)(a) of the Municipal Government Act - Contract Negotiations –
Acquisition, sale, lease, and security of municipal property – Haughn Property.
Section 22(2)(a) of the Municipal Government Act - Contract Negotiations –
Acquisition, sale, lease, and security of municipal property – Whalen Lake.
Section 22(2)(e) of the Municipal Government Act – Contract Negotiations –
New Ross Community Care.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
Following a meeting held “In Camera” the meeting reconvened with all members present.
2021-424 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Councillor Church that Council
approve the sale of properties at Whalen Lake PID # 60128220 (Lot 53-A) and
60128188 (Lot 43-A) at Whalen Lake, NS at market value in the amount of
$6,400.00 to Donna McIntosh. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
2021-425 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church the meeting
adjourn. (12:44 p.m.)
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Allen Webber Pamela Myra
Warden Municipal Clerk
Request for Support from Chester Municipality
for residents affected by the Saddle Island Fish Farm
10th November 2021 Chester Council meeting
Presented by: Chris Stackhouse of 20 Awalts Road, representing residents from
the Bayswater area who are directly affected by and live within a 1500 meter
radius of the Saddle Island Open Pen Facility
Issue: Saddle Island Open Pen Facility, Noise Pollution
& Proposed Expansion
We as residents, particularly those set back from the ocean surf,
experience annoying and distracting noise from the Saddle Island Open Pen
Facility by net pressure washers and feeders which operate constantly during
daylight hours. This noise is compounded during the summer and fall months with
Low Frequency Noise (LFN) 24 hours a day from diesel run aerator pumps, these
pumps provide additional oxygen for fish survival when ocean temperatures rise.
It is our understanding that Chester Municipality has no jurisdiction
over any noise generated from the open net fish farm even though Cooke
Aquaculture cites compliance with Chester’s noise bylaw.
However we ask that you, as representatives of our community,
acknowledge the continuing and increasing disruption and address that by opening
a dialogue with Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries Aquaculture (NSDFA) to
review and modernise the existing noise regulations to include LFN Limits in order
to return our area to the peaceful natural sounds which are still enjoyed by
everyone else along our coastline.
The following links are examples of guidelines and regulations adopted
by other jurisdictions to limit the detrimental effects of LFN.
BC Noise Control Best Practice Guidelines - BC Oil & Gas Commission
BC-Noise-Control-Best-Practices-Guideline-July-12-v.2.2-2021.pdf
Chapter 4.2.1 Low Frequency Noise
Noise Guidelines for Wind Farms - Ontario
noise-guidelines-wind-farms-interpretation-applying-moe-npc-publications-wind
Chapter 5.3 Limits for Transformer Stations
Chapter 6.2.4 Transformer Stations
We have been advised that an application to expand the area of
operation at Saddle Island filed five years ago by Cooke Aquaculture (after the
fact) is proceeding towards the next phase, an Aquaculture Review Board Hearing
(ARB).
Local residents will be participating in the process and we would
greatly appreciate Chester Council representing us by attending the ARB hearing
as an intervener to bolster our efforts and support our concerns to oppose the
expansion of lease area and possible future increases in capacity.
As you may be aware, the construction and addition of new dwellings
in the Bayswater/Aspotogan area continues to be slow, and local opinions suggest
further development is stalled due to the sights and sounds of the Fish Farm and
the uncertainty about its future.
Your time and support moving forward will be greatly appreciated.
During the last three plus years, living at 20 Awalts Road about 700 meters from
the fish pens behind a row of trees, 100 meters from highway 329, my wife and I
have been continually exposed to various amounts of LFN and 50 to 60Db noise
pollution, to a point where we now have to go for a drive to clear our heads. The
noise pollution from net pressure washers, feeders and diesel generators will only
get worse as the current 10 month old fish stock mature during 2022 and the
above normal water temperatures return. We may be the first to speak up, but we
are not alone in recognizing the immediate and long term consequences to our
community
References Articles and Guidelines
Review Of Literature on Low Frequency Noise - 2016 to 2019
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/15/5205/htm
Wind Turbine Noise and Health Study: Summary of Results - Canada.ca
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-risks-safety/radiation/everyday-things-emit-radiation/wind-
turbine-noise/wind-turbine-noise-health-study-summary-results.html
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Bus for Us
Bringing Transportation Options to the South Shore
Bus for Us Routes
Connections to
Queens Transit are
available by
request. Call
Queens Transit for
further information.
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A formal bus service
from the South Shore to
Halifax ended in 2012.
Leaving Lunenburg County and the South
Shore without a regular bus service to
Halifax.
This made it
difficult for
residents who
are
transportation
insecure to
access safe,
reliable and
affordable
transportation.
Chronicle Herald March 23, 2020. - Eric Wynne
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Regional Transit choices available in
Lunenburg County:
Family, friends, neighbours
Taxi ($120 one way)
Chester Community Wheels
VON on the Move
Private Shuttle Services
With the support of many
Community Organizations
Maritime Bus started a
daily passenger and parcel
bus service serving the
residents of Lunenburg
County on September 10,
2018
Lunenburg, Bridgewater,
Mahone Bay, Chester Basin,
Hubbards, Halifax, …….
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Why are
people using
the bus?
Medical and other
appointments,
meetings, shopping,
travel, connecting
with family and
friends.
10,285 rides since September 2018
Average 308 rides per month.
This includes the COVID months.
There is a need for this service.
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Where are the riders from?
Cumulative 2018 to present
Town of Lunenburg 1616 Riders 17%
South Shore Centre/
Bridgewater Mall
617 Riders 7%
Bridgewater Esso 1961 Riders 22%
Town of Mahone Bay 576 Riders 6%
Chester Basin 386 Riders 4%
Hubbards 98 Riders 1%
Package Delivery
2 packages = 1 rider
Government health labs use the bus
to transport tests and specimens.
Funeral homes use the bus service.
Environmental Departments use the
bus to ship water tests to labs in the
city for testing.
Canadian Blood Services use the bus
to transport blood to Regional
Hospitals.
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Services provided by Maritime
Bus
Wheel Chair Accessible
Reduced Mobility Assistance
Personal Assistants Ride free
Wi-Fi
The “Last Mile Service”
Promotion
Facebook (Maritime Bus and United Way of Lunenburg
County)
Print and Post e-mail to 390 Recipients (Business,
Government, Councils, NP’s)
Hand Delivery of Bus Schedules to 365 + Locations in 17
Lunenburg County Communities.
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Current Funding Sources
Pre-Pandemic:
Maritime Bus Fare Box Revenue: 65%
Provincial Government Revenue: 35%
Pandemic:
Maritime Bus Fare Box Revenue: 42%
Provincial Government Revenue: 58%
How can You Help?
Encourage Staff to use the bus for Halifax meetings.
Promote in your Municipal Newsletters.
Promote and encourage taking the bus at every opportunity.
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Our
Partners
Questions?
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REQUEST FOR DIRECTION/DECISION
REPORT TO: Council
SUBMITTED BY: Tara Maguire, Deputy CAO
DATE: November 10, 2021
SUBJECT: Saddle Island – Noise
ORIGIN: Council – September 9, 2021
Prepared by: Tara Maguire, Deputy CAO Date: October 1, 2021
Reviewed by: Sam Lamey, Municipal Solicitor Date: October 10, 2021
Authorized by: Dan McDougall, CAO Date: October 22, 2021
CURRENT SITUATION
At the September 9 Council meeting Council reviewed a complaint from a resident regarding noise coming from
the aquaculture site in Bayswater. Council requested staff determine if there any jurisdictional issues related to
the operations occurring offshore.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
For information and discussion
DISCUSSION
The Municipal Solicitor and staff have reviewed the issue and identified several limitations that would prevent
the noise by-law from being an effective tool to address the noise coming from the Saddle Island aquaculture
site. MOC’s Noise By-law is not very comprehensive. Significantly, only certain types of noises are addressed,
such as construction noise, amplified music, motor vehicle noise, etcetera. Generators are included in the
definition of construction equipment A noise nuisance can be created by construction equipment that does not
have appropriate noise mufflers (when applicable) and that is not in good working order, or if it is constant
operation or operated during the hours of 11pm to 7am. There is no reference to the noise that a business,
commercial or industrial operation may make in the ordinary course of its business, so it would be difficult to
apply the By-law to the fish farm. While there are guidelines on when a noise can be deemed a nuisance, making
a determination of what constitutes a “noise nuisance” remains subjective.
Section 4(2) prohibits creating a noise nuisance regardless of how it is made. However, that section specifically
refers to the person making noise within the Municipality or coming from real property within the
Municipality. Neither of these appear to be the case with the noise coming from the Saddle Island aquaculture
operation. In the case of Saddle Island, the argument can be made that the noise is not being created within the
Municipality as it is offshore. Regardless of that argument, it would be difficult to defend a policy whereby the
normal sounds of a commercial or industrial operation that it typically makes during regular working hours
would be sufficient to create a nuisance.
Staff has consulted with the Aquaculture Division at Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture. They
have indicated that there are some broad requirements in their Farm Management Plans that requires a farm to
comply to industry best practices however the regulations are not assigned specific thresholds which make
enforcement difficult. This is like our noise bylaw, in that there are no specific thresholds or measurements
which make the enforcement somewhat subjective. The aquaculture division is in the process of reviewing
requirements and policies to incorporate more enforceable thresholds. Complaints regarding excessive noise
can be directed to the Department of Environment for investigation and enforcement.
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Prepared By: Garth Sturtevant, Senior Planner Date November 1, 2021
Reviewed By: Tara Maguire, Deputy CAO Date November 2, 2021
Authorized By: Dan McDougall, CAO Date November 2, 2021
CURRENT SITUATION
At the October 27th Municipal Council meeting, Council passed motions giving 1st reading to two sets of
draft amendments. One set of amendments will apply to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use
By-law and the second set of amendments affects the Chester Village Secondary Planning Strategy and
Land Use By-law. In both cases, Council asked staff to return to a future meeting to confirm dates for a
Public Hearing.
1. Lakeside Zone (Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law)
The first amendment file is proposed for the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law and would
see the creation of a new zone, Lakeside Zone. Council passed the following motion:
2021-413 MOVED by Councillor Connors, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that Council give First
Reading to the draft Lakeside Zone as presented in Appendix A (of the October 13, 2021, Request for
Decision – Municipal Planning Strategy Amendments to Create the Lakeside Zone”) WITHOUT THE
CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY THE Municipal Planning Advisory Committee and set a date for public
hearing after the material has been included in a Municipal Insight Newsletter. ONE OPPOSED. MOTION
CARRIED.
In giving 1st Reading, Council requested staff place an advertisement and explanatory write-up in the next
edition of the Municipal Newsletter. The intent being to advise all residents in the Municipality of the
proposed zone and allowing input and comment at the Public Hearing. Staff have confirmed that the new
issue of Municipal Insight will be distributed in December and therefore propose a date for the Public
Hearing for consideration of the draft Lakeside Zone for January 27th, 2022 beginning at 6:30pm in
Municipal Council Chambers. The proposed evening session is in response to discussion at the October
27th meeting regarding this file and the thought that an evening session may be more appropriate if high
turnout is expected. If approved, the hearing will also be advertised in the Progress Bulletin, the Municipal
Website and posted on the Municipal Office doors as is done for all planning approval processes.
REPORT TO: Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Community Development & Recreation
DATE: November 10, 2021
SUBJECT: Setting Dates for Two Public Hearings:
Lakeside Zone & 5-10 Residential Units
in Central Commercial by Development
Agreement
ORIGIN: Motion Number: 2021-413 & 2021-414
2 Request For Decision /Direction
2. 5-10 Residential Units in the Central Commercial Zone by Development Agreement (Chester
Village Secondary Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law)
The second amendment file given 1st reading at the October 27th meeting relates to amendments to the
Chester Village Secondary Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law. The purpose of these amendments is
to allow the creation of 5-10 residential structures per lot within the Central Commercial Zone. Council
passed the following motion:
2021-414 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that Council give First
Reading to the draft amendments outlined in Appendix A of the Request for Decision prepared October
19, 2021, regarding SPS Amendments to permit 5-10 Residential Units per structure by Development
Agreement in the Central Commercial Zone and staff provide possible dates for a public hearing to
take place after the Municipal Councillor for District 3 is sworn in. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
In giving 1st Reading, Council stated their wish to hold the Public Hearing following the by-election in
District 3, so that the successful candidate will be sworn in and able to participate in the discussion and
decision. With the By-election scheduled for November 13th, 2021, staff propose to schedule the Public
Hearing for Thursday December 9th at 8:45am in Municipal Council Chambers.
OPTIONS
1) Set the date and time for two Public Hearings as follows:
a. Set the date for a Public Hearing to consider amendments to the Municipal Planning
Strategy and Land Use By-law to adopt the Lakeside Zone for Thursday, January 27th
beginning at 6:30pm in Municipal Council Chambers, 151 King Street, Chester;
b. Set the date for a Public Hearing to consider amendments to the Chester Village
Secondary Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for Thursday, December 9th beginning
at 8:45am in Municipal Council Chambers, 151 King Street, Chester;
2) Set dates for one or both Public Hearings other than proposed in Options 1a and/or 1b (please
specify)
3) Defer setting dates for one or both Public Hearings with additional direction to staff (please
specify).
ATTACHMENTS
None
2021-10-27
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Information Services
Third Wave Edition
Quarterly Update – September 23, 2021
Server Infrastructure Replacement
•Request for Decision to Council September 9th, 2021
•Existing servers will be replaced at MOC and DR site.
•KM Landfill will receive old gear to support
wireless infrastructure and misc. needs
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2021-10-27
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IT / GIS Support
•New Executive Assistant – Emily Lennox
•New Accessibility Coordinator – Ellen Johnson
•Danielle Barkhouse – outgoing Council
•Water Coupon system updated to support initiative in 2022 if
necessary
•Ongoing support of the wastewater strategy
Records Management / Laserfiche
•Laserfiche upgraded to version 11
•Continue to support internal search requests and forms requests.
•Laserfiche advice and support provided to Annapolis County and the
Town of Bridgewater
•Current Snapshot - approx. 4 million pages across 540,000
documents.
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4
2021-10-27
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Purchase Order Module
•Testing phase, Budget vs Committed vs Actual Functionality.
•To be completed in Quarter 4
Procurement Support
•Templates created for Standard Agreement, RFQ and RFP.
•Case file management, staff advisory, advertising,
supplier notifications, evaluations and debriefing.
•Staples business advantage account setup.
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2021-10-27
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Helpdesk at a Glance
Access E11 Citizen Requests and Issue
Tracking
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2021-10-27
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Access E11 Heat Map
Quarterly Email Traffic
12 % Spam
**approx. Time savings - 7 hours per
employee per year.
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Routine Access and FOIPOP Requests
1 Routine Access Requests and 2 Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Requests
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Community
Development &
Recreation
Quarterly Report
November 10, 2021
Programs
April 1 – Sept 30, 2021
Canada Summer Jobs Grant: $10,000 for 4 positions
Bandstand Bookings 11
Community Group Photocopy Jobs 54
Equipment Bookings 55
Programs Offered 63
Registered Program Participants 389
Total Customers in ActiveNet 7482
Wind Turbine Campsite 2
Leadership Grant 4
Visitors at ACES 90
Visitors at FHCS 106
Visitors at CAMS 350
Visitors at CDS 100
Visitors at NR 0
Picnic in the Park (11 weeks) Avg per week 150
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2
2021-11-03
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South West Island Donation
Trail
East River Trail Parking Lot Expansion
Trail Grading: Gold River Western Shore
Brush Cutting: 19km Completed
Goat Lake Bridge 1 & 2 Re-decked
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4
2021-11-03
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Trail
Trail Art Project
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6
2021-11-03
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Plan For Our Open Space
Trail Design: Fall 2021
Trail Construction: Spring Summer 2022
Applications Approved (Apr 1 – Sept 30):
2019/20 126
2020/21 36
2021/22 70
Fundraising:
Fo’c’sle Golf Tournament: $5,500
Face Masks Fundraiser: $15,000 To Date!
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2021-11-03
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Planning Resident Survey
753 Surveys Sent Out,
Over 250 Completed Surveys Returned
Architectural Study
Planning
•Uniform Signage – Public Information & Prepare for Second Reading
•Draft Lakeside Zone - Public Information & Prepare for Second Reading
•Completed Village Land Use Bylaw Amendments:
Drive Through Menu Board Signs & Minimum Lot Size, Rural Zone
•Aspotogan Ridge DA Signed
Mahone Bay
•Participate in Plan Review Process (Upland Planning)
•DA – 66 Clairmont St.
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10
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Zoning Letters & Civic Addresses
New Civic Addresses
Apr 1 - Sept 30
Year Civic Addresses
Assigned
2019 56
2020 64
2021 67
ZONING LETTERS
Year MOC Mahone Bay TOTAL
2015 73 7 80
2016 47 2 49
2017 63 3 66
2018 54 8 62
2019 76 7 83
2020 85 12 97
to Oct 28, 2021 77 17 94
Number of Requests Received
Subdivision
DISTRICT 2021 2020 2019
District 1 7 3 3
District 2 8 2 2
District 3 3 7 2
District 4 5 4 3
District 5 3 1 2
District 6 4 2 2
District 7 3 5 1
TOTAL 33 24 15
*Mahone Bay 2 2 1
Subdivision Approved: Apr 1 - Sept 30
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Subdivision
SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS
Total Annual Year
MOC Mahone Bay TOTAL
2010 56 2 58
2011 49 3 52
2012 35 1 36
2013 40 5 45
2014 42 3 45
2015 43 2 45
2016 45 1 46
2017 36 4 40
2018 40 5 45
2019 47 4 51
2020 43 4 47
to Oct 28, 2021 65 6 71
Number of Applications Received
Development
DISTRICT 2021 2020 2019
District 1 16 13 2
District 2 36 21 0
District 3 31 40 29
District 4 32 16 0
District 5 14 15 1
District 6 19 9 0
District 7 15 13 10
TOTAL 163 127 42
*Mahone Bay 22 23 38
Development Permits Issued: Apr 1 - Sept 30
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Development
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Annual Year
MOC Mahone Bay TOTAL
2010 71 30 101
2011 54 34 88
2012 60 40 100
2013 60 34 94
2014 50 30 80
2015 70 34 104
2016 61 38 99
2017 71 43 114
2018 69 38 107
2019 78 53 131
2020 213 41 254
to Oct. 06 2021 239 47 286
Number of Permits Issued
Development, Subdivision & Building Applications
In addition to the high number of approved files:
Higher than Normal Volume of Inquiries
Submission of Incomplete Applications
(Development - Average of 45% are Incomplete)
High Number of Contact Points for Each File
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Building (July –Sept)
Permit Classifications 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22
Building Permits Issued
Residential 66 82 90
Commercial 9 11 5
TOTAL 75 93 95
Total Inspections 269 305 270
New Starts
Residential 28 31 36
Commercial 1 1 0
TOTAL 29 32 36
Demolition Permits
Residential 11 11 6
Commercial 0 0 0
TOTAL 11 11 6
Occupancy Permits
Residential 33 47 49
Commercial 0 0 0
TOTAL 33 47 49
Renewal Permits
Residential 4 4 7
Commercial 0 0 0
TOTAL 4 4 7
Building
Permits Issued
Apr 1 – Sept 30
195
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Value of Construction 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22
Residential 4,903,015$ 6,782,104$ 10,808,855$
Commercial 276,000$ 1,097,000$ 451,000$
TOTAL 5,179,015$ 7,879,104$ 11,259,855$
Bylaw Enforcement
Hired New Bylaw Enforcement Officer – Brendan Mosher
Start Date: October 4th
Review and Update of Open Case Files
Responding to New Complaints
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Animal
Control:
July 1–Sept 30
Type of Complaint 2020/21 2021/22
Found Dog 0 2
Barking Dog 4 1
Dog at large 6 6
Minor Dog Incident 7 2
Major Dog Incident 1 0
Domestic Animal 0 3
Lost Dog 0 4
Other 0 2
Total 18 20
Thank You
Any Questions?
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REQUEST FOR D ECISION
Prepared By: Bruce Blackwood Date October 21, 2021
Reviewed By: Tara Maguire, Deputy CAO Date October 21, 2021
Authorized By: Dan McDougall, CAO Date October 21, 2021
CURRENT SITUATION
At Council of September 23, 2021 staff presented the Request for Decision dated September 15, 2021
which, based on recommendations from the Lunenburg East Fire and Emergency Services Committee
(LEFES), provided Council with an option of proceeding with the purchase of a RPAS at a capital cost
to MOC of $ 9,898.05 (HST at 15% included) and an annual operating cost (liability insurance coverage
for MOC and Fire Departments) of $ 3,270.
Decision on the purchase was deferred until the next Council meeting. Staff was requested to obtain
a letter of support for the purchase of a drone from each Department and Commission with MOC.
Staff reached out to each Fire Chief and Commission Chairperson and requested confirmation of
support (or not) of the drone program. The questions presented were as follows;
• Yes, I am in support of proceeding with the purchase of the TJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced
drone and the establishment of a drone program to assist all fire services with MOC and their
mutual aid partners as required.
• No, I am not in support of the purchase of a drone at this time.
RECOMMENDATION
For discussion and decision.
BACKGROUND
Staff compiled the responses from the individual Fire Departments and Commissions which are
summarized in the following table:
REPORT TO: Council
SUBMITTED BY: Bruce Blackwood, Corporate and
Strategic Services
DATE: October 21, 2021
SUBJECT: Fire Services Drone Update
ORIGIN: Corporate and Strategic Services
2 Request For D ecision
Department (Fire Chief) or Commission (Chairperson) Response
Received
Blandford and Area Fire Rescue Yes
Fire Protection Commissioners for District 1 Yes
Western Shore Volunteer Fire Department Yes
Fire Protection Commission for District 5 ( Western Shore) Yes
Martins River Volunteer Fire Department Yes
Fire Protection Commissioners for Martins River Yes
Chester Basin Volunteer Fire Department Yes
Fire Protection Commissioners for District 4 (Chester Basin) Yes
Chester Volunteer Fire Department Yes
Village Commission Yes
New Ross Volunteer Fire Department No
Fire protection Commission for District 6 (New Ross) No
Hubbards and District Volunteer Fire Department No
Fire Protection Commission for District 2 No
The input from each Fire Department and commissions indicates a majority in favor of proceeding
with the purchase of a drone and the development of a RPAS program for the Fire Services in MOC.
I MPLICATIONS
Policy
N/A
Financial/Budgetary
Per RFD documentation of September 15, 2021.
Environmental
N/A.
Strategic Plan
Maintain a high level of fiscal responsibility;
Continually improve public satisfaction with municipal services.
3 Request For D ecision
Work Program Implications
Requires ongoing resources from staff to implement and maintain the RPAS program
OPTIONS
1. Proceed with the purchase of a RPAS (TJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced) drone and operating
software) at a capital cost to MOC of $ 9,898.05 (HST at 15% included) and an annual operating
cost (liability insurance coverage for MOC and Fire Departments) of $ 3,270.
Drone assets will be available as may be required to all registered Fire Departments within the
MOC in accordance with established operating procedures as agreed upon by the Fire
Departments and the MOC.
2. Not proceed with the acquisition and operating costs of the RPAS (drone and operating
software) and the initiation of the drone program.
ATTACHMENTS
Responses as received from Fire Department and Commissions.
COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL)
Internal to staff on program implementation. External to MOC fire services.
REQUEST FOR DECISION
REPORT TO: Municipal Council
MEETING DATE: November 10, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Community Development & Recreation
SUBJECT: Designated Community Fund
ORIGIN: Designated Community Fund Requests
Date: November 3, 2021 Prepared by: Chad Haughn, Director of Community Development & Recreation
Date: Reviewed by:
Date: November 3, 2021 Authorized by: Dan McDougall, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION
That Council provide a Designated Community Fund Grant to the Together We Can Community Society in the
amount of $1,675 and to the Royal Canadian Legion Brach 79 New Ross in the amount of $3,300.
CURRENT SITUATION
The Together We Can Community Society has requested a Designated Community Fund Grant in the amount of
$1,675 and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 79 New Ross has requested a Designated Community Fund Grant
in the amount of $3,300.
BACKGROUND
The Municipality of Chester has a Designated Community Fund Policy (P-77) which provides an opportunity for
individuals or businesses to donate funds to the Municipality with direction that it be deposited into a
Designated Community Fund Account for a specific group. The donor receives a charitable donation receipt for
their contribution. After a period of time, the community organization requests a Designated Community Fund
Grant from the Municipality equivalent to the funds collected.
DISCUSSION
The Together We Can Community Society has followed the policy by establishing a Designated Community Fund
Account and is now formally requesting the grant payment (see attached letter of request). The Together We Can
Community Society is planning to install two community flag poles within the park. The Department of Finance
has confirmed that there is $1,675 in the Together We Can Community Society Designated Community Fund
Account.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 79 New Ross has also submitted a request for a grant payment (see attached
letter of request). The Legion is continuing their facility renovations and plan to use these funds towards that
project. The Department of Finance has confirmed that there is $3,300 in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 79
New Ross Account.
OPTIONS
1. Approve the Designated Community Fund Grants as requested by both organizations.
2. Do not approve the Designated Community Fund Grants and request additional information from staff.
R e q u e s t f o r D e c i s i o n P a g e | 2
IMPLICATIONS
By-Law/Policy
If Council approves the grant payment, they will have adhered to the process outlined in the Designated
Community Fund Policy (P-77).
Financial/budgetary
Payment of the two grants in the amount of $1,675 and $3,300 is equivalent to the amount of funds collected.
Approval of this request will have no impact on the Council budget for 2021-22.
Environmental
NA
Strategic Priorities
NA
Work Program Implications
NA
Has Legal review been completed? ___ Yes _ _ No _X_ N/A
ATTACHMENTS
1. Letter requesting a Designated Community Fund Grant from Gina Green, Chair of the Together we Can
Community Society.
2. Letter requesting a Designated Community Fund Grant from Roland Walker, President of the Royal
Canadian Legion Brach 79 New Ross.
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Pam Myra
From:Together We Can Community Society <twccs2018@gmail.com>
Sent:October 27, 2021 8:07 AM
To:Chad Haughn
Cc:Gina Green; Together We Can Community Society
Subject:#External: Designated Community Fund Account - request
Good morning Chad. On behalf of the TWCCS I would like to request the funds in our account totalling $1675 to
purchase and install additional flag poles at the park.
Please let me know if you require anything further from me.
Regards,
Gina, Chair
--
Together We Can Community Society (TWCCS)
6390 Hwy 3, Box 135
Western Shore NS B0J 3M0
This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recogize the sender and know the content is safe.
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Pam Myra
From:Roland Walker <granddadwalker@gmail.com>
Sent:November 3, 2021 10:02 AM
To:Chad Haughn; Janet Walker
Subject:#External: MODC Community Designated Funds
Dear Council Members;
The New Ross Legion Branch 79 continues to work updating and improving our Legion even in these pandemic times.
We would appreciate your help. Can you release any monies you may have that are designated in your Cmmunity
Designated Fund account, for our Legion Improvement.
We need extra monetary funds to complete a renovation which will lessen a slope that impedes wheelchair
accessibility from the downstairs main area to the VLT/washroom area.
We have an accessibility grant that pays for only part of this renovation.
Roland Walker
President
Branch 79
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recogize the sender and know the content is safe.
District Council Grants 2021 - 2022
Updated November 3, 2021
Requested Approved Date Approved
*Ocean Swells Community Association: Maintain facility 1,000.00$ 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 Merchants: Village Christmas Festival 4,500.00$
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
Our Health Centre 1,654.25$
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 6,300.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 3,700.00$
Chester Basin Fire Department: Everyday Heros and Wildfire Preparedness 500.00$ 500.00$ October 28, 2021
RC Legion, Br 88, Chester Basin: Community Banner Project 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$ August 12, 2021
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 4,500.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 5,500.00$
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$ 1,000.00$ October 14, 2021
New Ross Farmers Association: Comm Rink Materials & Supplies 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ August 12, 2021
New Ross Trails Society 1,000.00$
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 7,500.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 2,500.00$
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 34,696.25$
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 37,303.75$
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
Council Grants 2021 - 2022
Updated November 4, 2021
2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2021 - 2022
Grant Request Approved
A - ESSENTIAL SERVICES
COUNCIL
B - REGIONAL SERVICES
COUNCIL Christmas Daddies 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$ June 10, 2021
COUNCIL Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Declined 2,000.00$ 1,000.00 June 10, 2021
COUNCIL United Way of Lun Co (Match employees)1,200.00$ 1,200.00$ 1,200.00$ June 10, 2021
COUNCIL VON of Lunenburg County 1,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 1,000.00$ June 10, 2021
C - LOCAL NON-PROFIT
COUNCIL Chester Brass Band 2,500.00$ 1,300.00$ 700.00$ June 10, 2021
COUNCIL Chester Playhouse 10,000.00$ 3,000.00$ June 10, 2021
COUNCIL New Ross Farmers Association 5,000.00$ 2,500.00$ 1,500.00$ June 10, 2021
COUNCIL New Ross Trails Society Moved to Tourism 3,590.00$ 2,500.00$ June 10, 2021
COUNCIL Our Health Centre 5,000.00$
COUNCIL St. Stephens Anglican Parish Musical Friends 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 2,000.00$ June 10, 2021
D - COMMUNITY HALLS
COUNCIL District No. 1 Community Centre 4,000.00$ 3,047.50$ 2,500.00$ June 10, 2021
COUNCIL New Ross Community Care Centre 4,300.00$ 3,500.00$ June 10, 2021
COUNCIL Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 79, New Ross 1,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 1,000.00$ June 10, 2021
E - PROVINCIAL / NATIONAL
COUNCIL Fall Intake - saved $5000 for Fall
REQUESTED APPROVED
42,037.50$ 20,000.00$
25,000.00$
5,000.00$
Date Approved
Council Grants Budget
Remaining Funds