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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
AGENDA
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Livestreamed via YouTube at
www.youtube.com/modcvideo
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 – 8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
4.1 Council – October 13, 2022.
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS
5.1 Committee of the Whole – October 20, 2022 – Warden Webber.
5.2 Recreation & Parks Committee – October 17, 2022 – Councillor Veinotte.
6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/APPOINTMENTS
6.1 M. Keddy Farm and Forest Limited – Private Ways Act Request:
a. 9:15 a.m. Ian Dunbar representing M. Keddy Farm and Forest Limited.
b. 9:30 a.m. Ashley Aalders/Nick Moore, Solicitor.
6.2 Sheena Isenor, Diane Webber, Peter Cullen – New Ross Trails Society. (Material to follow)
6.3 Bertha Hatchard – Community Trails. (Material to follow)
7. MATTERS ARISING
7.1 Request for Decision prepared August 25, 2022 - Infrastructure & Operations – Village of
Chester Wastewater System Renewal and Expansion Project.
7.2 Agenda Planning Update (November/December).
8. CORRESPONDENCE
8.1 Correspondence dated October 20, 2022 requesting Council’s approval of a letter of
support from the Warden to allow a low-level flyby as low as 500’ over the municipality.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Quarter 2 Update – Infrastructure & Operations Department.
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10. IN CAMERA
10.1 Section 22(2)(g) of the Municipal Government Act – legal advice eligible for solicitor-client
privilege.
10.2 Section 22(2)(a) of the Municipal Government Act – Acquisition, sale, lease and security of
municipal property – Aspotogan.
11. ADJOURNMENT
APPOINTMENTS
9:15 a.m. Ian Dunbar on behalf of M Keddy Farm & Forest Limited (see item 6.1 a).
9:30 a.m. Ashley Aalders and Solicitor Nick Moore (See item 6.1 b)
10:15 a.m. Sheena Isenor, Diane Webber, Peter Cullen – New Ross Trails Society.
10:30 a.m. Bertha Hatchard – Community Trails.
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MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
Minutes of
COUNCIL MEETING
Livestreamed via YouTube www.youtube.com/modcvideo
from 151 King Street, Chester, Nova Scotia
On Thursday, October 13, 2022
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Warden Webber called the meeting to order at 8:49 a.m.
Present: District 1 – Councillor A. Veinotte District 5 – Councillor A. Assaff
District 2 – Deputy Warden F. Shatford District 6 – Councillor T. Connors
District 3 – Councillor D. Wells District 7 – Councillor S. Church
District 4 – Warden A. Webber
Staff: Dan McDougall, CAO
Tara Maguire, Deputy CAO
Pamela Myra, Municipal Clerk
Emily Lennox, Executive Secretary
Jennifer Webber, Communications & Outreach Coordinator (Zoom)
Chad Haughn, Director of Community Development & Recreation
Matthew Blair, Director of Infrastructure & Operations
Brendan Mosher, By-Law Enforcement Officer
Solicitor: Samuel Lamey, Municipal Solicitor
Public: There was one member of the public present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS
Additions:
An additional name (Ivor MacDonald of New Harbour Road) has been requested to
be added to the petition outlined in item 8.1 – Warden Webber.
Glengarry Road – Councillor Connors.
New Ross Trails Society – Councillor Connors.
Council (continued) October 13, 2022 403
New Ross Regional Development Society – Councillor Connors.
Uniform Signage – Deputy Warden Shatford.
Streetlights – Councillor Wells.
2022-398 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church the
agenda and order of business for the October 13, 2022, Council meeting be
approved as amended. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC INPUT
There was no public input.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
4.1 Council – September 29, 2022.
2022-399 MOVED by Councillor Wells, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that the minutes of
the September 29, 2022 Council Meeting be approved. ALL IN FAVOUR.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councillor Wells asked how items brought up in a meeting are followed up, noting that he
raised the non-functioning generator at the comfort centre in the Village. The Deputy CAO
indicated that the information from the province has been sent out, however, staff don’t
have the details of the program. Staff will follow up with the group once they have the
application process and details.
The CAO outlined the process of staff reviewing results of the meetings in the afternoon; at
that time follow-ups and motions are added to Click-Up and those tasks are assigned to a
staff person or department for follow-up.
MATTERS ARISING
7.2 Request for Decision prepared October 5, 2022 - Fire Services – Fire Services Review.
Bruce Blackwood, Fire Services Coordinator was present to review the Request for Decision
prepared October 5, 2022 “Fire Services – Fire Services Review”.
Council (continued) October 13, 2022 404
The Fire Services Coordinator thanked Council for funding the project over the past number
of years as well as the fire departments and commissions for their input and work.
The Fire Services Coordinator reviewed the results of the Sub-Committee priorities using a
PowerPoint presentation, reviewing the following material:
Purpose of Fire Services Risk Assessment.
Overview of Risk Assessment:
o Phase 1 – Risk Identification.
o Phase 2 – Risk & Capacity Analysis.
o Phase 3 – Optimization Recommendations.
Consultant’s Executive Summary.
Overview of Recommendations.
Steering Committee Overview of Recommendations:
o Maintain 20 Year Replacement Schedule for Engines/Tankers – short term
(Capacity and response).
o Dry Hydrant Planning Program (including docks and marinas) – short term,
high priority (improvements in DPG).
o Consolidated Dispatch Agreement and Response Protocols – short term,
some complexity (capacity and response).
o Improve Daytime response (recruitment, from multiple stations) – short term,
some complexity (capacity, response, and DPG).
o Improve Training Programs for firefighters through investment in training
resources, regional facilities and local trainers – short term (capacity and
safety).
o Recruitment and Retention Strategic Plan – short term, high priority (capacity
and response).
o Development of a Pre-Incident Plan Program – short term (response).
o Consider Fire Department Access Issue (private roads, subdivisions, new
development design/maintenance; mini pumpers, etc.) – medium term, some
complexity (response).
o Wildfire Mitigation Program – medium term, some complexity (risk
mitigation).
o Records Management System – medium term (Administrative).
o Standard SOG templates – short term (Administrative).
Next Steps:
o Have council accept the fire services priorities as presented by the Steering
Committee.
o Re-establish the Fire Advisory Committee (FAC).
o Work with the FAC to develop an action plan and working committees.
Council (continued) October 13, 2022 405
o Provide ongoing support to fire services as required and requested.
o Track implementation of action plans.
The following topics were discussed:
With reference to wildfire mitigation, reaching out to Department of Natural
Resources regarding firefighters being first responders and not the crews from
natural resources. Letters have been written through the MLA, but staff are unsure
of the result.
In “receiving” the report is Council giving its blessing to the recommendations? No,
the report is received only. The Fire Services has reviewed and is providing
recommendations for Council’s consideration. Receiving the report allows staff to
close the contract with the consultant.
Concern about costs not attached – recommendations/programs have not yet been
costed out and that would be the objective of the FAC going forward (to put
costs/benefits on the table).
Any decisions requiring use of funds would require Council approval.
o Some of the priorities may be developed by fire departments and absorbed
in their fire rate.
o The new FAC may determine there are some issues that require funds from
Council.
Concern about sending three trucks/departments to a call during the day is a
concern.
o There may be implications for the municipality, resource-wise, and before
implemented Council will need to know what they are – that is the role of the
FAC.
Discussions of Councillor with Fire Chief/Commissions.
Council will vote on expenditures that the FAC determine are municipal expenses.
Councillors will want to consult with their Commissions/Fire Departments.
The Deputy CAO noted that the Steering Committee (comprised of all commissions and fire
departments) received the report in April. Over the months of April, May, and June they
reviewed and determined the top priorities of the departments. A meeting was scheduled
in September (with representation from all departments/commissions) was held and a
written submission of the priorities was received. The ones listed today by the Steering
Committee were agreed upon with majority support from the fire services.
2022-400 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Connors that
Council receive the Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) Fire services Review (Risk
Assessment) report of March 2022 as meeting the scope of the project outlined
Council (continued) October 13, 2022 406
in RFP MODC-T-2019-004 and work with the Fire Services on the priorities
outlined by the Steering Committee. As the ad hoc Steering Committee has
completed its assigned task in evaluation of the final report and providing
Council with advice on fire service priorities, it is recommended it be
discontinued. Further to Council’s request to reestablish a Fire Advisory
Committee (FAC).
A Recorded Vote was requested:
IN FAVOUR – Councillor Connors, Councillor Assaff, Deputy Warden Shatford,
and Warden Webber.
OPPOSED – Councillor Wells, Councillor Veinotte, and Councillor Church.
MOTION APPROVED.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Jamal Assaff regarding 5870 Highway 3, Gold River.
Present was Mr. Assaff who indicated that he expects the property to be sold in the new
year or demolished. He noted that over the past few years he has had health issues
preventing him from dealing with the property. He asked for an extension to early March in
order to deal with the property.
Warden Webber noted that now that the Municipality knows it is unsafe, it is a liability.
Options to make the property safe were discussed. It is not the unsightliness of it that is
concerning, it is the hazard of the property.
Following discussion, it was decided to hear the report of the By-Law Enforcement Officer.
Councillor Assaff declared a CONFLICT OF INTEREST and left the Council Chambers.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
5.1 Building Code & Unsightly Premises Committee – September 22, 2022 –
Warden Webber.
a. Motion Requiring approval of Council from September 22, 2022, Building
Code & Unsightly Premises Meeting.
b. Building Official Report.
Council (continued) October 13, 2022 407
Present was Brendan Mosher, By-Law Enforcement Officer who provided a review of
the matter.
The By-Law Enforcement Officer reviewed his report providing photos showing the
dangerous condition of the property. He noted that it was only visible from the trail. Due to
the collapse of walls/foundation there is no way to secure the property safely. The Building
Inspector also viewed the property and a copy of his report outlining the dangerousness of
the property was included. He noted that there may be an unsafe well at that location also.
There was discussion of when the demolition could take place and it was felt that waiting
until the potential buyer can purchase was too long to wait. There was a potential that the
owner could make an agreement with the purchaser. It was agreed that the property needs
to be remedied before winter. Legal access was discussed as well.
It was agreed that to alleviate the liability, the structure needs to be demolished as quickly
as possible.
2022-401 MOVED by Councillor Veinotte, SECONDED by Councillor Wells that Council
issue an Order to demolish one (1) derelict and/or dangerous structure located
at 5870 Highway 3, Gold River, Lunenburg County (PID 60158557) within 30
days. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
A break was held from 10:14 a.m. to 10:27 a.m.
Councillor Assaff returned to the Council Chambers.
MATTERS ARISING (continued)
7.3 Planning Matters Report prepared October 6, 2022 – Community Development &
Recreation - Request to Rezone a portion of PID 60422888.
a. Information from Larex Group of Companies – Hubbards Square Fact Sheet.
Councillor Veinotte declared a CONFLICT OF INTEREST and left the Council Chambers.
Present were Garth Sturtevant, Senior Planner, and Chad Haughn, Director of Community
Development and Recreation.
Council (continued) October 13, 2022 408
The Senior Planner indicated that leading up to the Council meeting, staff determined that
there had been a procedural error.
He outlined the project and the request to rezone a property that was half in the Residential
Settlement Residential Two (SR2) Zone and half in the Mixed Use (MU) Zone. The owner
would like to rezone it to an all Mixed Use Zone. The developer would like to use it as a
commercial location with gas bar to serve highway traffic as well as Hubbards area
residents.
There was a public information meeting with approximately 65 people in attendance; the
comments and questions are attached to the material.
There was a Municipal Planning Advisory Committee Meeting held on September 21st and
that is where the procedural error occurred. There is a motion in the minutes showing that
the motion passed with four members in favour and three opposed. The issue is that the
Chair did not vote. It is a requirement of the MGA for all members, including the Chair, to
vote. No vote is a negative vote. Procedurally, it is safe to say the motion was not passed.
It was noted that this would extend the 120 day requirement to restart the process.
Discussion was held with regard to continuing with the process or beginning again. It was
determined that Council can move forward to the Public Hearing stage with or without a
recommendation from the Committee.
Deputy Warden Shatford noted that any issues he heard were about the development itself
and not the rezone. The majority of residents living in the community want to know about
the development and not the rezoning. He didn’t hear from more than two or three people
who were opposed. Those who did not want the development were from the lake area.
2022-402 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Councillor Church that Council
conduct First Reading of the intent to amend the Municipal Land Use By-Law to
rezone a portion of PID 60422888 from Settlement Residential Two (SR2) Zone
to Mixed Use (MU) Zone and conduct a public hearing. ALL IN FAVOUR.
MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION:
Discussion was held on the legal grounds of accepting or not accepting a
recommendation from a committee and it was confirmed that Council has the
option to move forward regardless of the recommendation. Council can still make
Council (continued) October 13, 2022 409
the decision to move forward; the key is that Council has considered the
amendment.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
2022-403 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church that the
date and time for a Public Hearing with regard to the request to Rezone a
portion of PID 60422888 be held on November 10, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in Council
Chambers. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
Councillor Veinotte returned to the Council Chambers.
7.4 Request for Decision prepared October 5, 2022 – Community Development &
Recreation - Community Walking Signs.
Chad Haughn, Director of Community Development and Recreation was present to review
the Request for Decision prepared October 5, 2022 regarding community walking signs. He
outlined what other units are doing as well as Hike NS. The signs would not be placed on
the Transportation right of way; they would be placed on private property. There are
currently some signs produced by politicians that are around the municipality as well.
Councillor Connors noted that her community is looking into this as well and they are
prepared to move ahead regardless of what Council’s decision is.
The options were outlined, and Deputy Warden Shatford commented that it may be a good
addition to have signage for cycling as well, particularly for Highway 329.
2022-404 MOVED by Councillor Connors, SECONDED by Councillor Wells that Council
approve proceeding with a unique Municipality of the District of Chester
Community Walking Sign Program as well as a Community Cycling Sign
Program. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
7.5 Request for Decision prepared October 5, 2022 - Corporate & Strategic Management
- Award of T-2022-023 Print Services.
Jennifer Webber, Communications and Outreach Officer was present to review the Request
for Decision prepared October 5 regarding the award of MODC-T-2022-023 for printing
services. There was only one submission from the current provider at a nominal increase.
Council (continued) October 13, 2022 410
2022-405 MOVED by Councillor Veinotte, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that
Council approve the award of a three-year contract for printing services (MODC-
2-2022-023 Print Services) to the sole bidder, Advocate Printing, for a total cost
not exceeding $70,701.00 + HST. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
7.6 Request for Decision prepared October 5, 2022 – Community Development &
Recreation – Appointment of Inspectors.
Chad Haugh, Director of Community Development & Recreation was present to review the
Request for Decision prepared October 5, 2022 regarding the appointment of Inspectors.
2022-406 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church that
Council cross-appoint Municipality of the District of Lunenburg staff member
Amanda Esterbrooks as Building Official, Fire Inspector, and Administrator of
Dangerous and Unsightly Properties. It is further approved that Municipality of
the District of Chester staff member, Brendan Mosher, be appointed as Fire
Inspector and Administrator of Dangerous and Unsightly Premises.
DISCUSSION
Clarification was provided on what a building official is, i.e., a building inspector.
Also, it was noted that the staff from the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
would conduct work in this municipality if someone were out sick or on vacation
or there was a need for additional building inspection services.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
7.7 Request for Decision prepared September 28, 2022 - Infrastructure & Operations –
RFQ For Fleet Purchases (MODC-T-2022-021 and MODC-T-2022-022)
Matthew Blair, Director of Infrastructure & Operations was present to review the Request
for Decision prepared September 28, 2022 regarding the Request for Quotes for Fleet
Purchases (trucks).
2022-407 MOVED by Councillor Wells, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that Council direct
staff to award the following fleet purchases:
MODC-T-2022-021 – ¾ ton Truck to Steele Chevrolet Dartmouth for $54,950
(this includes a trade-in value of $4,500).
MODC-T-2022-022 – ½ ton truck to Steele Chevrolet Dartmouth for
$54,490.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
Council (continued) October 13, 2022 411
CORRESPONDENCE
8.1 Email from Suzanne McLennan to Councillor Veinotte regarding addition of bicycle
lanes/paved shoulders on Highway 329 along with list of names of people who have
signed a petition.
Warden Webber noted that there was an email received after the proclamation from Ivor
MacDonald of New Harbour Road) who indicated that he would like his name added to the
petition as well.
Councillor Veinotte indicated that this petition has likely been forwarded to the province
already. They are concerned about the danger on Highway 329 between cyclists and
motorists.
2022-408 MOVED by Councillor Veinotte, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that the petition
with the list of names received from Suzanne McLennan as well as the additional
email from Ivor MacDonald (New Harbour Road) with regard to the request to
add bicycle lanes/paved shoulders on Highway 329 for safety reasons be
referred to the province for consideration. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1 November and December Schedule of Council/Committee of the Whole Meetings.
2022-409 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that
Council accept the following schedule of meetings for November and December
2022:
November 3 – Committee of the Whole – Cancelled due to NSFM Conference.
November 10 – Council Meeting.
November 17 – Committee of the Whole Meeting.
November 24 – Council Meeting.
December 1 – Committee of the Whole.
December 8 – Council Meeting.
December 15 – Committee of the Whole Meeting and Special Council
Meeting.
December 22 – Council Meeting if required.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
Council (continued) October 13, 2022 412
9.2 Information Report prepared October 4, 2022 – Corporate & Strategic Management -
Sponsorship Update.
Erin Lowe, Senior Economic Development Officer outlined the recent sponsorship of AFN
Gold River Powwow for Council.
9.3 Glengarry Road – Councillor Connors.
Councillor Connors noted that there are a number of concerned citizens of Glengarry Road
who have forwarded a letter of concern and petition to the MLA hoping that she may be
able to move the request along to the NS Department of Public Works. The condition of
the road is of great concern to various users, i.e., daily use by residents, fire or medical
emergency responders, business owners, and visitors. She noted that part of the road is
paved with asphalt and the remainder being surfaced with lower quality sand seal paving.
In recent years, sections of the road have deteriorated causing damage to tires.
2022-410 MOVED by Councillor Connors, SECONDED by Councillor Veinotte that Council
direct staff to prepare a letter to forward to the NS Department of Public Works
(with a copy to the MLA, Councillor Connors, and Kenneth Seaboyer of
Glengarry Road) requesting a review of Glengarry Road due to the current state
of the road. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED
9.4 New Ross Trails Society – Councillor Connors.
Councillor Connors reported to Council that Mobility Day held at Ruby’s Trail was attended
by approximately 100 people three years ago and the same number turned out for the
event held recently. There were new residents of Chester Basin who attended because they
saw the event in the Recreation Guide. There were also people there who noted that they
saw the trail noted in “All Trails Nova Scotia” and a family enjoying a thanksgiving day hike.
Lunenburg County Hikers are doing hikes around the province and are coming on the first
Saturday in November. She also noted that the group is hoping to come to Council to
provide an update on the trails next week.
9.5 New Ross Regional Development Society – Councillor Connors.
Councillor Connors updated Council on the development of a strategic plan by the Society.
Over the late summer they finished the strategic plan but did not go to print with it until
they developed a logo – which they did last evening. The logo was developed by a local
Council (continued) October 13, 2022 413
graphic designer; a young person who is from the community and has recently joined the
group. She also noted that they are working on plans for the 30th Christmas Festival in
2023.
9.6 Uniform Signage Program – Deputy Warden Shatford.
Deputy Warden Shatford thanked Council and staff for supporting the project. As a pilot
project there were some flaws, but overall, he felt it was a huge success with more
compliments than complaints. The one issue was some of the signs were not erected in
time. He suggested if this pilot were to expand, that the old signage not be removed until
new signage is up. He also suggested that those who purchased signs to be placed this
year – and were not – that they not be charged the fee in 2023.
2022-411 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that
Council agree to waive the 2023 fees for businesses who paid for the signs to be
installed this year but did not actually have them installed.
DISCUSSION:
It was noted that the initial fee is $150 but the annual fee is then $40.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy Warden Shatford also suggested that if the pilot is going to be used in other
locations, that the work start now. It was a great success at Exit 6. Now is the time to get
the information out to the businesses.
The CAO noted that this also requires a by-law amendment and extensive consultation with
businesses, so may need more time to get it done.
Warden Webber suggested a report on what the implications would be, including the by-
law change.
9.7 Streetlights – Councillor Wells.
Councillor Wells commented on the request from Ms. Bremner at a previous meeting
regarding streetlights. He would like to know the process and costs.
The CAO noted that the most important step is to scope the work. It has been the practice
for Councillors to scope the work, i.e., identify how many and where. He suggested a team
Council (continued) October 13, 2022 414
member from the Infrastructure & Operations Department who is the contact with NS
Power. They can confirm the status of the streetlights already there, i.e., private or public.
9.8 Fall Agenda Planning Document – Dan McDougall, CAO.
The CAO provided a handout that he has prepared for the upcoming meetings in October,
November, and December. This is primarily for high priority or urgent items (routine items
won’t be forecasted). This is to ensure staff are focusing on the matters most important to
Council. It is important for Council to review and determine if anything is missing. Staff
want to focus on projects most important to Council.
The Section for Future Priorities – Confirm and Schedule is for matters that staff are working
on but won’t be done before the end of December.
2022-412 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that
Council accept the outline of the Fall 2022 Agenda Planning as provided to
Council on October 13, 2022. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
IN CAMERA
There were no “In Camera” items for discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
2022-413 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff the meeting
adjourn. (11:36 a.m.)
___________________________ ___________________________
Allen Webber Pamela Myra
Warden Municipal Clerk
MOTIONS FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON OCTOBER 20, 2022
FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL ON OCTOBER 27, 2022
2022-417 APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS
2022-418 APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 15 COW MINUTES
2020-419 PURCHASE OF ESRI WORKFORCE STARTER SOLUTION
MOVED by Councillor Wells, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that the Committee of
the Whole recommend to Council to approve an addition to the currently 2022/23 budget of
$18,000 + HST for the purchase of the ESRI Workforce Starter Solution (WSS) add-on app, an
unbudgeted expenditure to be funded via the General Reserve. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION
CARRIED.
2022-420 LIGHTING AT GAZEBO, PARADE SQUARE
MOVED by Councillor Wells, SECONDED by Councillor Church that the Committee of the
Whole recommend to Council to reduce the lighting at the Gazebo (Parade Square) by having
lights turn off at 8:00 p.m. (unless there is a need to have lighting for an event), remove the
setting to come on in the morning, and look for opportunities to update the lighting system
when it applies. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
2022-421 SNOW AND ICE CONTROL CONTRACTS
MOVED by Councillor Veinotte, SECONDED by Councillor Wells that the Committee of the
Whole recommend to Council to award the following contracts for snow and ice control for
three-year terms:
MODC-T-2022-004: Winter Sidewalk Maintenance:
Western Shore: $48,028.96 + HST William Gerhardt Property Improvement.
Chester Basin: $42,460.39 + HST William Gerhardt Property Improvement.
New Ross: $52,021.00 + HST Danny Hiltz Excavating.
Chester: $121,464.56 + HST William Gerhardt Property Improvement.
Hubbards: $34,803.60 + HST William Gerhardt Property Improvement.
MODC-T-2022-005: Winter Road Maintenance Aspotogan and East River Point Area:
$52,050.00 + HST George Zinck Excavation & Trucking.
MODC-T-2022-006: Winter Road Maintenance Mill Cove:
$42,600.00 + HST BA Saulnier Cabinet Making.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
2022-422 IN CAMERA
2022-423 ADJOURNMENT
MOTION FOR COUNCIL’S CONSIDERATION FROM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMITTEE
2022-414 MOVED by Ross Shatford, SECONDED by Brad Armstrong, that the minutes of June 20, 2022,
meeting of the Chester Recreation & Parks Committee be approved. MOTION CARRIED.
2022-415 MOVED by Ross Shatford, SECONDED by Patricia Bates, that the Recreation Committee
recommend to Council to approve $20,000 in Recreation Grants to the applications as per the
Committee’s recommendations (see attached list below). MOTION CARRIED.
2022-416 MOVED by Brad Armstrong, SECONDED by Ross Shatford, that the meeting adjourn. MOTION
CARRIED. (7:55 pm)
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September 8, 2022
BY E-MAIL: council@chester.ca
Chester Municipal Council
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To Members of Council:
RE: M. Keddy Farm and Forest Limited
Please find a petition by M. Keddy Farm and Forest Limited made to Municipal Council pursuant
to the Private Ways Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c.358.
I would be pleased to give a presentation to Council regarding this request at the convenience of
Council. Please contact my administrative assistant, Cathy Ohlhausen at 902-455-8215 or
catherine.ohlhausen@mcinnescooper.com, to advise when this petition will be placed before
Council and whether I can be given an opportunity to address the petition at that time.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Yours very truly,
Ian R. Dunbar
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Ian R. Dunbar
Direct +1 (902) 444 8421
ian.dunbar@mcinnescooper.com
1969 Upper Water Street
Suite 1300
Purdy's Wharf Tower II
Halifax NS
Canada B3J 2V1
Tel +1 (902) 425 6500 | Fax +1 (902) 425 6350
(revised petition (clean))
mcinnescooper.com
Our File: 211561
September 9, 2022
By Courier
Municipal Council
Municipality of the District of Chester
151 King Street
PO Box 369
Chester, NS B0J 1J0
Members of Council:
Re: Petition by M. Keddy Farm and Forest Limited to Municipal Council
Pursuant to the Private Ways Act, RSNS 1989, c 358
We represent M. Keddy Farm and Forest Limited (“Keddy”), registered owner of the properties
bearing PIDs 60122231 and 60122132, located in Aldersville, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia
(the “Properties”). The Properties are forested lands, which have historically been used for timber
harvesting and other forestry-related enterprise.
Keddy has conducted forestry activity, including timber extraction, upon certain parts of PID
60122231. Keddy wishes to continue to extract do silviculture and planting at the Properties, and
to extract timber from other portions of those lands.
However, as discussed below, Keddy only has a recorded right-of-way to access a portion of the
Properties.
Accordingly, Keddy presents this Petition to Municipal Council pursuant to Part II of the Private
Ways Act, RSNS 1989, c. 358 (the “Act”), for the establishment of a private way over certain
lands between the Properties and Nova Scotia Highway 12.
In addition to this correspondence, Keddy relies on the Statutory Declaration of Michael G. Keddy,
dated September 2, 2022, in support of its Petition.
Background
The Properties are adjacent forested lots. Neither property abuts a main road. Except for the
waters of Hunts Lake along the southern boundary of the larger of the two lots, the Properties are
landlocked. The only existing means to access the Properties is a 12-foot gravel access road from
Nova Scotia Highway 12 (the “Access Road”).
Ian R. Dunbar
Direct +1 (902) 444 8421
ian.dunbar@mcinnescooper.com
1969 Upper Water Street
Suite 1300
McInnes Cooper Tower - Purdy's Wharf
Halifax NS
Canada B3J 2V1
Tel +1 (902) 425 6500 | Fax +1 (902) 425 6350
Ian R. Dunbar
Direct +1 (902) 444 8421
ian.dunbar@mcinnescooper.com
1969 Upper Water Street
Suite 1300
McInnes Cooper Tower - Purdy's Wharf
Halifax NS
Canada B3J 2V1
Tel +1 (902) 425 6500 | Fax +1 (902) 425 6350
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From Highway 12, the Access Road crosses two wooded properties: PID 60122249, owned by
Ashley and Ruth Aalder (the “Aalder Lot”), and PID 60122256, owned by Sybil Butler and Ruth
Young (the “Butler Lot”) (together, the “Servient Lands”).
Keddy already has a recorded right-of-way over the Servient Lands to access a portion of the
Properties via the Access Road. However, Keddy’s right-of-way does not expressly extend to all
portions of the Properties.
Keddy therefore wishes to formalize a right of access to the remaining portions of the Properties
over the existing Access Road. Keddy has unfortunately been unable to reach a reasonable
agreement with the owners of the Servient Lands to do so. It therefore brings this Petition pursuant
to Part II of the Act.
Jurisdiction of Council
Section 17 of the Act provides that a landowner may petition the council of the municipality in
which the land is located for a right of access to that property as follows:
Petition for private way or road
17 (1) Any freeholder or freeholders of any municipality may present a petition to
the council praying for the obtaining and laying out of a private way or road, either
open or pent.
(2) Where the council is satisfied that the application should be granted, it shall
order a precept to be issued to a competent person as a commissioner, directing
him, within a convenient time, to
(a) examine whether the proposed private way or road is the most practicable
and reasonable means of access for the person or persons petitioning for
the way or road to his or their lands or property or rights;
(b) if satisfied with respect thereto, lay out the same in the manner most
advantageous to the person or persons applying for the way or road and
least detrimental to the owner or owners of the land through which the same
shall pass; and
(c) mark out the same on the land.
The Act was recently discussed by the Honourable Justice Peter Rosinski in the case of Cron v.
Halifax (Regional Municipality), 2010 NSSC 460. In Cron, the municipality agreed with the
petitioner that it had the legal authority to entertain the petition. The owners of the intended
servient property challenged the municipality’s jurisdiction. The Court sided with the petitioner
and municipality and the petition was ultimately successful. The Court wrote, at paragraph 5:
[5] Ms. Sheehan has proposed that she would like to make a petition to the HRM
Municipal Council to obtain an easement over the lands owned by the Crons for
the purpose of vehicular access. Such a petition is possible by virtue of the Private
Ways Act, R.S.N.S. 1989 c. 358 as amended…
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For the reasons set out below, Keddy respectfully states that its Petition should be granted and
that a commissioner should be appointed by Council pursuant to Section 17 of the Act to
determine the above noted issues and follow the ensuing procedures described in the Act.
Merits of the Petition
Keddy is a local, family-owned, enterprise. It is in the business of, among other things, sustainably
harvesting timber for firewood. The Properties are resource forests containing approximately 530
acres which consist of 120 acres of timber, over 200 acres of other lands which Keddy has begun
to silviculture, over 200 acres of land to be replanted, and lake frontage that can be further
developed.
The parcel that is currently identified as PID 60122231 used to exist as three separate lots. Keddy
acquired and consolidated those lots into a single parcel in or about 2021. Prior to consolidation,
only the northernmost of the three lots held a recorded right-of-way over the Servient Lands.
At present, Keddy has a recorded right-of-way permitting it to access a portion of its property
bearing PID 60122231 via the Access Road. This right-of-way is broad, in that Keddy may access
the lands “for any purpose associated with the land.”
Keddy has also entered into an easement agreement with the owners of the Butler Lot, which
permits Keddy to access all portions of the property bearing PID 60122231.
Keddy is in the process of entering into a revised or further agreement with the owners of the
Butler Lot to permit access to both Properties, based on Keddy’s recent acquisition of the lot
bearing PID 60122132.
However, Keddy has been unable to reach an agreement with the owners of the Aalder Lot with
respect to an easement allowing Keddy to access all portions of the Properties.
Through this Petition, Keddy is not seeking to widen the Access Road or otherwise enhance the
physical burden placed upon the Servient Lands.
Simply put, Keddy is merely requesting that Council appoint a Commissioner to determine
whether to extend Keddy’s existing right-of-way over the Aalder Lot (via the existing Access Road)
to benefit the entirety of the Properties.
Without formally extending Keddy’s existing right-of-way to the remaining portions of the
Properties, Keddy would be left with no practical use for those lands. Keddy says it is undesirable,
as a matter of public policy, for land, particularly land endowed with economically viable natural
resources, to be inaccessible and incapable of being used.
Keddy has invested significant funds into road infrastructure at the Properties, including expenses
to improve and maintain the Access Road. Keddy has invested over $10,000 on the Aalders’
portion of the right-of-way area alone.
Extending the existing right-of-way in the manner Keddy proposes would result in no deleterious
effects upon the Servient Lands, while rendering otherwise unusable land economically viable,
and available for potential future uses and development, resulting in the general increase of land
values in the area.
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Moreover, Keddy is prepared to pay reasonable compensation to the landowners whose lands
will be subject to the intended right of way over the Access Road, in accordance with the Act.
Keddy says that its requested private way over the Servient Lands is necessary, just, and
reasonable.
Keddy therefore respectfully says that its Petition should be granted and requests that the matter
be referred by Council to a commissioner, in accordance with Section 17 of the Act.
Conclusion
Keddy looks forward to hearing from Council once it has had an opportunity to review this Petition
and would be pleased to supply any further information that is reasonably required.
Yours very truly,
Ian R. Dunbar
Form 5.03
2022
BETWEEN:
SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
ASHLEY BRENT AALDERS and RUTH M. AALDERS
and
M. KEDDY FARM AND FOREST LIMITED
Notice of Application in Chambers
No.
Applicants
Respondent
To: M. KEDDY FARM AND FOREST LIMITED
c/o Daniel Oulton and Michael Brooker, Q.C., Counsel for Respondent
Burchell MacDougall Lawyers LLP 4f§
29 Elm Ave � �
Wolfville, NS B4P 2A1
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The Applicants requests an order against you. l(ef1iville J A:
The Applicants is applying to a Judge in chambers for an order that:
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1. Declares the grant of easement registered in the Registry of Deeds for Lunenberg
County on December 10, 2014 as Document Number 106312557 (and re-
recorded on December 22, 2014 as Document Number 106383277) (the "Grant
of Easement") only benefits the lands described in the Grant of Easement (the
"Easement");
2. Respondent cease trespass upon the lands of the Applicants, currently identified
as PID 60122249, including cessation of removal of logs from lands that do not
benefit from the Easement;
3. Respondent, and its servants, employees, agents, assigns, officers, directors, and
anyone else acting on their behalf or in conjunction with any of them, and any
and all persons with notice of this injunction, are restrained, enjoined, and
prohibited from directly or indirectly, by any means whatsoever, trespassing
upon the lands of the Applicants by using the Easement for the benefit of any
lands that the Easement does not benefit; and
4. Respondent pay to the Applicants the costs of this Application.
The Applicants started this application by filing this notice on the date certified by the
prothonotary.
Grounds for order
The Applicants are applying for the order on the following grounds:
1. The Applicants are the fee simple owners of a parcel of land identified as PID
60122249 (the "Applicants' Parcel").
2. The Respondent is the fee simple owner of a parcel of land identified as PID
60122231 (the "Respondent's Parcel").
3. The Respondent's Parcel was formerly three separate parcels as shown on a plan
of survey dated August 20, 2021 and registered in the Land Registration Office
for Lunenburg County on September 13, 2021 as Plan Number 119273945 (the
"Plan"), which parcels were formerly identified as PID 60122231, PID 60123486,
and PID 60123494, however the Applicants do not confirm or deny the accuracy
of this Plan and may produce their own survey evidence if relevant to this
proceeding.
4. The Respondent's predecessor in title was granted access to the parcel formerly
identified as PID 60122231 and described in the Grant of Easement and said
benefiting parcel is purportedly shown on the Plan as "DOCUMENT NO.
118316729 PID NO. 60122231 AREA = 279.4 ACRES+-".
5. The Respondent's parcels formerly identified as PID 60123486 and PID 60123494
and shown on the Plan as "DOCUMENT NO. 118174490 PID NO. 60123486 AREA
= 101.8 ACRES +-" and "DOCUMENT NO 118174490 PID NO. 60123494 AREA =
53.5 ACRES +-", respectively, do not benefit from the Easement (the "Non -
Benefiting Portions").
6. The description in the Respondent's Parcel's parcel register is inaccurate and
states that the Easement benefits the entirety of the Respondent's Parcel,
without any limitation on the extent of the Easement.
7. The Respondent is using the Easement to remove logs from the Non -Benefiting
Portions of the Respondent's Parcel without the consent of the Applicants, which
is trespass.
8. A registered letter dated June 25, 2021 was sent to the Respondent giving notice
to cease its trespass.
9. A registered letter dated November 1, 2021 was sent to the Respondent giving
notice to cease its trespass. No response was received.
10. The Respondent continues to trespass.
11. The Respondent intends, unless restrained by this Honourable Court, to continue
and repeat the wrongful acts above complained of.
12. The Applicant claims an injunction to restrain the Respondent by itself, its
directors, servants, agents or otherwise howsoever from using the Easement to
access portions of the Respondent's Parcel that do not benefit from the
Easement.
13. The Applicants rely on the Land Registration Act, SNS 2001, c 6, as amended and
its regulations.
14. The Applicants rely on the Protection of Property Act, RSNS 1989, c 363, as
amended.
15. The Applicants rely on the Evidence Act, RSNS 1989, c 154, as amended.
Evidence supporting application
The Applicants offers the following affidavit in support of the application:
1. Affidavit of Ashley Brent Aalders sworn on May 4 2022.
A copy of each affidavit is to be delivered to you with this notice, and further affidavits
may be delivered before the deadlines provided in Civil Procedure Rule 5 - Application.
You may participate
You may file with the court a notice of contest, and any affidavits upon which you rely,
no more than 5 days after this notice is delivered to you or you are otherwise notified of
the application. Filing the notice of contest entitles you to notice of further steps in the
application, including notice of further affidavits.
Time, date, and place
The application is to be heard by the judge in chambers at cl° 3 :Yp.m. on
June 21, 2022 in the Kentville Law Courts, 87 Cornwallis Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia.
You have the right to be present and to be represented by counsel or to act on your
own. If you are not present, the judge may proceed without you.
Possible order against you
The judge may grant a final order on the application without further notice to you if you
fail to deliver your notice of contest on time, or if you or your counsel fail to appear in
chambers at the above time, date, and place.
Filing and delivering documents
Any documents you file with the court must be filed at the office of the prothonotary
87 Cornwallis Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia (telephone # (902) 679-5540).
When you file a document, you must immediately deliver a copy of it to the Applicant
and each other party entitled to notice, unless the document is part of an ex parte
motion, the parties agree delivery is not required, or a judge orders it is not required.
Contact information
The Applicant designates the following address:
muttarts law firm c/o Nick Moore
20 Cornwallis Street
PO Box 515
Kentville, Nova Scotia
B4N 3X3
Documents delivered to this address are considered received by the Applicant.
Further contact information is available from the prothonotary.
Signature
Signed May . 2022
L
Signature of counsel
Nick Moore as counsel
for Applicants
Prothonotary's certificate
I certify that this notice of application was filed with the court on
2022.
CORINNE . CU RIE
Prothonotary
REQUEST FOR DECISION
REPORT TO: Council
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Infrastructure and Operations
SUBJECT: RFP for Village of Chester WWTP Upgrade
ORIGIN: Village of Chester Wastewater System Renewal
and Expansion Project
Date: August 25, 2022 Prepared by: Tammie Bezanson, CET
Date: October 5, 2022 Reviewed by: Matthew Blair, Director of Infrastructure and Operations
Date: October 20, 2022 Authorized by: Dan McDougall, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION
That council award the design of the upgrade of the Village of Chester Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to
CBCL Limited for $299,068 which includes our portion of HST.
CURRENT SITUATION
The Department of Infrastructure and Operations issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking the services of a
qualified firm or individuals to design and administer the contract documents for upgrades to the Village of
Chester WWTP to meet environmental regulations and future community expansion.
BACKGROUND
The initial project of wastewater collection and treatment upgrades for the Chester Village Wastewater
Treatment Plant and collection system was approved by Council on April 11, 2022 “MOVED by Councillor Wells,
SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that Municipality of the District of Chester submit the project titled:
Village of Chester Wastewater System Renewal and Expansion Project for funding through the Investing in
Canada Infrastructure Program – Green: Environmental Quality Stream; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT
Council supports the project and commits to provide its share ($4,518,899) toward the $16,943,752 project
cost.”
This application was separated into two projects for proposals. The first project includes upgrades to three lift
stations and one forcemain renewal, one new lift station and new forcemain, in which the RFP for design was
awarded to CBCL on June 23rd, 2022. This project involves upgrades to the Village of Chester wastewater
treatment plant including the clarifiers, aerators, ultraviolet disinfection system and associated controls. This will
allow for future expansion and necessary upgrades to meet current flows. We are hoping to hear back on our
funding application by the end of December 2022.
DISCUSSION
The province has previously stressed the importance of “shovel ready projects” when applying for the Investing
in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). By awarding this design now, we would be shovel ready to start the
construction of the same in 2023.
There is a risk that any work completed prior to application approval would not be eligible for funding if MODC
was awarded the ICIP grant. If this expenditure is deemed ineligible prior to the infrastructure grant being
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awarded, staff will work with the Department of Municipal Affairs & Housing to reallocate approved grant
funding to alternative eligible spending.
MODC Department of Infrastructure & Operations received three (3) submissions for design. The proposals
were evaluated on:
- Experience and qualifications of the organization - have they completed this type of project in the past.
- Methodology - have they followed the directive in the RFP; fulfilled all of the requirements requested in
the RFP.
- Proposed Project Team - has this team worked on similar projects in the past; have the team worked
together on those projects.
- Reference Projects (3) - the references provided are called and asked about the project and the quality
of work commissioned.
The RFP scoring criteria was split 70% for experience, qualifications, and references, with a minimum threshold
of 45%, and 30% based on the price.
The evaluation matrix is shown in the table below.
Rated Criteria Category Weighting Minimum Threshold
Experience and Qualifications 15% N/A
Methodology 25% N/A
Proposed Project Team 20% N/A
Reference Projects (3) 10% N/A
Subtotal A 70% 45%
Pricing 30% N/A
Total Weighting 100% N/A
Company Score Price
CBCL Limited 87.3 $286,776
Company 2 85.3 $240,295
Company 3 84 $289,415
This award covers the following costs:
Design - $206,000
Construction tender - $35,976
Construction supervision - $44,800
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OPTIONS
Option A – Direct staff to award the contract to CBCL Limited at a cost of $286,776 + HST.
Option B – Direct staff to delay award until the ICIP grant has been decided.
IMPLICATIONS
By-Law/Policy
Not Applicable
Financial/budgetary
This project has not been budgeted for in the 2022/2023 budget year, MODC would have to fund this from
reserves until the grant has been awarded. Upon project completion, the source of funds municipalities project
costs will need to be determined.
Environmental
Project will improve the Municipality’s ability to convey wastewater and expand its wastewater system.
Strategic Priorities
The design and future construction will assist the Municipality in advancing the following Priority Outcomes of
the 2021-24 Strategic Priorities Framework:
Priority Outcomes: Governance & Engagement
1. Ensure municipal service delivery is efficient and effective, communicated and accessible.
1. Continue to develop an asset management system that will inform decisions about infrastructure,
development, levels of service, risk assessment, and associated financing.
Priority Outcomes: Infrastructure & Service Delivery
1. Develop and implement evidence-based plans for future infrastructure and service needs, along with
related funding models, to accommodate sustainable growth and levels of service.
2. Create efficiencies through innovative service delivery, and proactive maintenance and operations of
existing infrastructure.
Work Program Implications
This existing wastewater treatment plant will have upgraded infrastructure to meet current operational needs and capacity
for future expansion.
Has Legal review been completed? ___ Yes _ _ No _X_ N/A
COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL)
No communication needs are anticipated at this stage of the project.
ATTACHMENTS
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Fall 2022 Agenda Planning
CDD & Rec CSM FIN & IT IAO
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C.O.W • Aspotogan Wharf – Options report • Fire Advisory Committee – options
to establish
• • J Class Road Repaving rating
criteria review
• Chester Gazebo lighting update
Council • • Fire Protection Services Review –
Steering Committee Report
• • Chester Wastewater Treatment
Plant Upgrade Design Serv ices –
Request for Decision
Workshop •
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Other •
• • • Quarterly NSPW meeting – Oct. 18
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C.O.W • Grants Policy program review –
follow up from summer workshops
Building Inspection Shared Services
update
• Uniform Signage Program
Expansion Planning
• Municipal Welcome Signs-options
report, request for decision
• PACE program – proposed
program & bylaw (follow up from
May presentation to Council)
• Salary & Benefits Review – receive
report & direction to staff
• Not for Profit Charitable Tax
Exemption Review – follow up
from Summer prestation to
Council
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Council • Hubbard’s Streetscape –
presentation of community report
to council
• Municipal Electoral Boundaries –
follow up report
• • Wastewater System Capital
Development Charges – back to
council from August discussion
Workshop • • • • Wastewater multi-year action plan
• Accessibility Facility Audit –
Receive report & immediate
actions
Other • • • •
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C.O.W • Housing toolkit • Personnel Policy Review – receive
report
• Strategic Priority Session (lead in
to 23-24 budget)
• Lending Programs (water
distribution and on-site septic)
program options and direction
• Community Wells- options report
• Chester Central Water
• Mill Cove Fire Protection Options
Council • • Arts Culture Recreation Strategy –
Scope of Work
• • Asset Management Policy
• Fire Advisory Committee TOR Draft
Policy
Workshop • • Exit 6 Growth Strategy • • Landfill Long Range Planning
Other • • • •
Future Priorities – Confirm & Schedule
Strategic • • • • Traffic Study Implementation Plan
Operational • • • •
Council Direction • Dust/Demolitions
• Public Moorings Initiative (M.I.C.A.)
• Short term Rentals
• EDI (already in other emerging
items below)
• Lighting in Chester Village
• Parade Square Phase 2 options
• Tancook Ferry Future use options
• •
Other/Emerging • Borgald’s Point boat launch
parking Unsightly Premises –
approach for repeat offenders etc.
• Wild Rose trail - surface upgrade
for accessible use
• Community Capacity Building -
training & support for community
organizations
• Regional EDI (Mayors and
wardens)
• • Unopened provincial roads –
background report & options to
acquire
Royal Canadian Legion,
Branch # 24 Phone: 902-543-3203
78 Churchill Street
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
B4V 1R7 E-mail: info@bridgewaterlegion.ca
Monday October 20 2022
Your Worship Warden Allen Webber,
Re: Remembrance Day Flyby
Last year, with your support, we were successfully with an aircraft flyby over the Cenotaphs of eight
Lunenburg County Communities. Feedback from the communities who received the flybys were extremely
positive and has prompted us to try and conduct another flyby for this year’s Remembrance Day
Ceremonies.
We are again planning to conduct flybys over the following communities: Bridgewater, Chester, Chester
Basin, Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, New Germany, New Ross, Chelsea and Western Shore. (These communities
were selected based on the most direct aircraft approaches.)
If you would like your community to again participate and experience this flyby and because time is of the
essence, I will need the following information from you as soon as possible.
- Letter of support from the Mayor allowing a low-level flyby as low as 500' over your community;
- Name, e-mail address and telephone number of a contact person.
- Please send the letter directly to me via email in Word or PDF format
- Address the letter to:
- A3 Special Events
- 1 Canadian Air Division
- Po Box 17000 Stn Forces
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3Y5
Military flybys are usually confirmed one week prior to the event and are subject to availability of aircraft,
weather and other military commitments. The flight plans and the final list of towns that will participate are
at the discretion of the Special Events Coordinator.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 902-521-
8221 or e-mail mdhennessey@outlook.com
Yours in Comradeship
Dan Hennessey
Chairman November 11th Committee
2022-10-21
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Infrastructure & Operations
Quarter 2 Report
Roles & Responsibilities
Leigh Besanger - Wastewater
Buildings & Structures
Tammie Bezanson - Roads
Vehicles & Equipment
Open Space
Christa Rafuse - Solid Waste
Fred Whynot - Public Works
Manny Blair - Infrastructure & Operations
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Solid Waste
Landfill Collection Update
NOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE
MATERIAL TONNAGE Q1 TONNAGE Q2 TONNAGE Q3 TONNAGE Q4 Total To Date
RESIDUAL WASTE (A) 16,578.63 15,803.40 0 0 32,382.03
SEPTIC WASTE (B) 2,615.18 2,840.99 0 0 5,456.17
WOOD (C) 348.85 307.59 0 0 656.44
ASPHALT (D) 113.57 473.53 0 0 587.10
ORGANICS (E) 532.38 543.68 0 0 1,076.06
RECYCLABLES,
CARDBOARD & PAPER (F)
165.39 184.83 0 0 350.22
MIXED C&D WASTE (G) 2,091.41 2,050.03 0 0 4,141.44
Solid Waste – Stats
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Solid Waste – Wastewater
Leachate Treatment- An RFD for the design of Phase 2 of the
leachate treatment plant will be brought to
council in November 2022.
If approved, the design will be completed
early 2023, with construction anticipated
later in the year.
Solid Waste – Buildings & Structures
Cell 3B - Construction work continues.
Completion date estimated to be March ’23
due to weather-related flooding and its
effect on the clay consistency.
Increased blasting requirements are also
necessary.
Contractor has extended operational hours
to accommodate the above.
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Solid Waste – Buildings & Structures
Cell 3B - There are no known additional costs
associated with the pumping and blasting.
Monthly contractor progress meetings are
conducted.
Landfill can accommodate waste until spring
2023.
Solid Waste – Buildings & Structures
Public Drop-Off - Renovation of metal structure has been
postponed until the new financial year.
This work was not included in the 2022/23
year budget.
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Solid Waste – Vehicles & Equipment
Compactor - New compactor ordered.
Estimated delivery date is November 2022
½ Ton Truck - Order placed with supplier.
Awaiting delivery date confirmation.
Green Carts - Order for 250 carts placed.
Delivery due in February 2023.
Solid Waste – Administration
Landfill Strategy - Presentation to Council in December 2022.
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Solid Waste – Completed Projects
•Compactor purchase
•½ ton truck purchase
•Green cart purchase for 2023 inventory
•Landfill vehicle & equipment policy
Public Works
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cs for Public Works
October 21, 2022 NOVA SCOTIA’S TREASURE
Activity Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Year to Date
Sewer Permits Issued 5 1 6
Sewer Callouts (S. Business) 36 41 77
EDU Increase 3 0 3
Utility Locates 4 3 7
Berthage Permits Issued 0 0 0
Berthage Enforcement Events 1 0 1
Compost Carts Delivered 228 154 382
Dead Marine Life Collections 0 0 0
Events Requiring Public Sort Station 6 3 9
Public Sorting Station Abuse
Incidents
0 0 0
Bandstand Bookings 8 31 39
Maintenance Work Orders 24 35 59
Road Name Signs Installed 7 2 9
Streetlight Requests 2 0 2
Sidewalk Snow Removal Events 0 0 0
Mobile Radar Unit Deployments 3 2 5
Compliments 1 3 4
Public Works – Stats
Public Works – Roads
Active Transportation - Awaiting the 90% design drawings
(Sidewalks) from the consultant.
Public consultation letters sent to
affected residents with deadline of 30
November to respond.
NSDPW RoW permits have been
applied for.
NSECC construction permits have
been applied for.
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Public Works – Roads
Rapid Rectangular - NSDPW have advised that locations
Flashing Beacons are under review, however not all
locations may be approved.
Once locations confirmed by NSDPW,
information will be shared.
Public Works – Roads
Speed Radar Signs - NSDPW have requested traffic volume data.
Mobile speed radar data to be reviewed and
sent to NSDPW in November 2022.
I&O will follow up in early 2023.
J-Class Roads - Myra Road, Adams Road & Brunswick
Street paved.
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Public Works – Roads
Snow & Ice Control- Contracts awarded for three-year term
commencing 1st November 2022.
Roads = 2,735m
Sidewalks = 3,915m
In Addition, NSDPW will clear 525m of road
along Millennium Drive.
Public Works – Wastewater
Lift Stations & - CBCL commencing design brief.
Forcemains Initial stages of design process.
Construction in 2023.
Chester Wastewater - Design award in Fall 2022
Treatment Plant Construction tender anticipated in
March 2023.
Pending council approval.
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Public Works – Wastewater
Otter Point Wastewater - Design awarded in September.
Treatment Plant Preliminary meeting with ABLE.
Construction in 2023, pending council
approval.
Western Shore - ABCO provided preliminary costs
Wastewater Treatment on clarifier repairs.
Plant Upgrade Capital plan to be presented to council
for 2023/24.
Public Works – Wastewater
Mill Cove Fire - Report to council in December 2022.
Protection
Manhole Repairs - Western Shore complete.
This is an annual maintenance item.
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Public Works – Wastewater
Lift Station Panel - 16 of 18 panels have been upgraded.
Upgrades & Future capital plan to be presented to
Generators council for 2023/24 financial year.
Wastewater Study - 5 year plan to be presented to council in
November 2022.
Public Works – Buildings & Structures
Gold River Bridge - Design awarded in September and
completed in spring 2023.
Anticipated construction summer/fall 2023
Station Bridge - Design RFP to be distributed in 2023/24
financial year.
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Public Works – Buildings & Structures
Wild Rose - Work continues.
Accessible Anticipated opening to public in spring 2023
Washrooms
Trail Bridge Repairs - RFP to be posted by end of December 2022.
Public Works – Buildings & Structures
Accessibility Audit - Report complete.
(Municipal office & Final audit report and immediate work
Annex) recommendations to be presented to
council in November 2022.
Long term options presented in 2023.
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Public Works – Vehicles & Equipment
¾ Ton Truck - Awarded in October.
Awaiting delivery date from supplier
Zero Turn Mower - Awarded in September
Awaiting delivery date from supplier
Public Works – Open Space
Hennebery Lake - Awaiting future requirements (if any) from
NSECC.
Trail Maintenance - Complete
Beach Wall Repair - Complete
Haughn Property - On-going trail work; 90% complete.
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Public Works – Administration
J-Class Roads - Presented to council
Matrix Amendments underway for further
consideration in November 2022
Traffic Impact Study - Present to council in Q4
Community Wells - Present to council in December 2022
Public Works – Administration
Wastewater Capital- Present to council in December 2022
Charge
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Public Works – Completed Projects
•Traffic control contract
•J-Class road rehab
•Snow & Ice Control (SNIC) roads and sidewalks contracts
•Wastewater pump standing offer
•Western Shore gravity system upgrade
•Admin building heat pump
Public Works – Completed Projects
•Trails tree canopy & brush clearance
•East river beach wall and ramp repair
•Mill Cove boat launch
•Heavy equipment contract
•Finger wharf upgrades
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Infrastructure & Operations – Administration
Asset Management - Present to council in December 2022
Policy
Asset Management - Work has commenced.
Strategy Strategy present to council in 2023
Active
Projects Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
CAPITAL SCHEDULED CAPITAL SCHEDULED CAPITAL SCHEDULED CAPITAL SCHEDULED
ROADS 9 4 5 4
WASTEWATER 13 5 11 5
BUILDINGS &
STRUCTURES 8 3 7 3
VEHICLES &
EQUIPMENT 3 3 0 3
OPEN SPACES 3 14 2 12
SOLID WASTE 3 5 3 5
ADMINISTRATION 15 6 13 6
54 40 41 38 0 0 0 0
TOTALS 94 79 0 0
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