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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
AGENDA
Thursday, September 29, 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 – September 8, 2022.
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS
5.1 Committee of the Whole – September 15, 2022 – Warden Webber.
6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Ashley Nunn-Smith, CEO & Chief Librarian - South Shore Public Libraries (9:00 a.m.)
7. BY-LAWS AND POLICIES
7.1 Tax Exemption Policy P-25 – Second/Final Notice – Amendment to adjust income levels as
well as the scale of exemption amounts as outlined in the Request for Decision prepared
August 12, 2022 and presented to Council on September 8, 2022.
7.2 Regional Emergency Management By-Law 146:
a. Request for Decision prepared September 16, 2022 – Corporate & Strategic
Management - Regional Emergency Management By-Law No. 146 – Repeal and
Replacement – First Reading to amend to include Town of Lunenburg as well as
some housekeeping amendments.
b. New Regional Emergency Management By-Law No. 146 with changes outlined.
c. Current Regional Emergency Management By-Law No. 146 to be repealed.
7.3 Flag Raising & Protocol Policy P-103 – First Notice to amend Policy to include a list of pre-
approved flags, allowing the Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Advisory Committee to submit a
request to Council, and allow recurring observances rather than require a request
annually.
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8. MATTERS ARISING
8.1 Information Report prepared September 1, 2022 – Financial & Information Services – Tax
Payments with Credit Card.
8.2 Request for Decision prepared September 8, 2022 – Infrastructure & Operations – Request
for Proposals for Village of Chester Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade.
8.3 Request for Decision prepared September 8, 2022 – Infrastructure & Operations – Request
for Proposals for Otter Point Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade.
8.4 Request for Decision prepared August 19, 2022 – Infrastructure & Operations – Request
for Proposals for Gold River Bridge Design.
9. CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 Correspondence from Nancy Murray of Chester regarding lights in the Gazebo (Parade
Square) be turned off.
9.2 Roxie Bremner regarding consideration to appeal municipal property tax exemption for
the 2021/22 year.
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.1 Request for Decision prepared September 21, 2022 – Community Development &
Recreation Department – New Road Name Assignment in Martins River (Rascals Ridge).
10.2 Request for Decision prepared September 21, 2022 – Community Development &
Recreation Department – Designated Community Fund Request – New Ross Trails Society.
10.3 District Council Grants:
a. Studio Singers – District 7 - $1,500.
b. Chester Municipal Heritage Society:
o District 2 Request - $500.
o District 4 Request - $1,000.
o District 7 Request - $500.
11. IN CAMERA
11.1 Section 22(2)(a) of the Municipal Government Act – acquisition, sale, lease and security of
municipal property – Road Reserve.
12. ADJOURNMENT
APPOINTMENTS
9:00 a.m. Ashley Nunn-Smith, CEO & Chief Librarian - South Shore Public Libraries.
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MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
Minutes of
COUNCIL MEETING
Livestreamed via YouTube from 151 King Street, Chester
On Thursday, September 8, 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 (via Zoom)
Tara Maguire, Deputy CAO
Pamela Myra, Municipal Clerk
Emily Lennox, Executive Secretary
Fred Whynot, Director of Public Works
Chad Haughn, Director of Community Development & Recreation
Solicitor: Samuel Lamey, Municipal Solicitor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS
Additions:
Email from Andy Gross regarding Walker Road (6.2 b).
Councillor Church – Chester Basin sign location.
Councillor Church – Noise By-Law.
Councillor Assaff – RCMP Advisory Board item.
2022-346 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Councillor Church the agenda
and order of business for the September 8, 2022, Council meeting be
approved as amended. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC INPUT
Council (continued) September 8, 2022 373
Annette Collicutt, 7392 Highway 3, Martins River outlined her concerns about activities
taking place on the property adjacent to her – the sandblasting of large sea cans 12 hours
per day with no tenting or PPE gear being used. She has tried to find a department/agency
to deal with this, however, has had no success. She is concerned about the potential for
toxic materials to float through the air to adjacent residences and people. No one seems to
be able to tell her what can be done. When she did get in contact with the Department of
Environment, she was told there was no specific regulation or by-law and there were no
staff available as it was a weekend.
There was discussion on the activities and what department/agency might be responsible
for investigating or taking action or what by-laws might apply, i.e. Noise By-Law.
The Municipality has some control over land use (structures) but when it comes to
detrimental effects on health or the environment, that remains with the province. The
Municipality has no way to assess whether the sandblasting material is toxic or not.
Warden Webber indicated that the Municipality would do it’s best to get contact
information. It was also suggested that at the NSFM Conference that this matter be
brought up.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
4.1 Council Meeting – July 28, 2022.
2022-347 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church that the
minutes of the July 28, 2022 Council Meeting be approved. ALL IN FAVOUR.
MOTION CARRIED.
4.2 Council Meeting – August 23, 2022.
2022-348 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that the
minutes of the August 23, 2022 Council Meeting be approved. ALL IN FAVOUR.
MOTION CARRIED.
Council (continued) September 8, 2022 374
PUBLIC INPUT (continued)
Sharon Bremner, Chester Commons voiced concerns about a deed she has that indicates
there is a road going through her property. She outlined her concerns and asked to have
some answers on the history of why it has happened.
Councillor Wells indicated that there is a surveying issue, which is a civil matter. The road in
question was the Old Commons Road which was an unopened roadway owned by the
former trustees of Chester Commons. Mrs. Bremner received a deed from the Municipality
some years ago for a portion of that unopened roadway.
Staff were directed to review the file.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
5.1 Committee of the Whole – August 4, 2022 – Warden Webber.
2022-349 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford the
following motion from the August 4, 2022 Committee of the Whole be approved
as follows:
2022-335 …” a letter be forwarded to Minister Brad Johns regarding the
enforcement of the Off-Highway Vehicle Act.”
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Email from Carol Nauss regarding installation of a donated caboose at the Chester
Train Station.
Carol Nauss was present to discuss the delivery of a caboose. The Chester Municipal
Heritage Society has had funds donated from the Chataway/Haughn Trust Fund to move
the caboose, however, requires additional funds to have it actually placed where they need
it to be placed. It comes from Moncton and has been donated by the Nolan Family. She
outlined what the funds would be used for to put the structure in place. They require
approximately $5,000 to complete the project.
Council (continued) September 8, 2022 375
Councillors Church and Wells agreed to allow the previous Council District Grant funds not
fully expended to be used for this project. Councillor Church agreed to provide another
$500, Deputy Warden Shatford agreed to provide $500, and Warden Webber agreed to
provide $1,000. Ms. Nauss will provide the application to be considered at the next
meeting.
Ms. Nauss noted that they have had 3,000 to 4,000 people go through The Station, noting
that the co-op operators are essentially working as unofficial tourism ambassadors. She
also noted that they are still listed as a Visitor Information Centre and feels that people
visiting still want to talk with someone, and not deal entirely through the internet once they
arrive at their location.
MATTERS ARISING
7.1 Request for Decision prepared August 24, 2022 – Corporate & Strategic Management
Department – Fire Services Registration for 2022/23.
Bruce Blackwood, Fire Services Coordinator reviewed the update on Fire Services
Registration as included in the August 24, 2022 Request for Decision “Fire Services
Registration for 2022/23”.
2022-350 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church that
Council approve the annual registration process for Fire and Emergency Service
Providers for 2022 as per Policy P-33 Terms of Reference for Registration of Fire
and Emergency Service Providers and Schedule B confirmation of the 2022/23
registration notifications be sent to the individual Commissions for Districts 1
(Blandford), 2 (Hubbards), 3 (Chester, District 7, and part of District 1), 4
(Chester Basin), 5 (Western Shore and Martins Point), and 6 (New Ross). ALL IN
FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
The Fire Services Coordinator also provided an update on the Risk Assessment, noting that
there were 28 recommendations in the report. Last evening the Steering Committee met
and reviewed the short term, long term, and longer term priorities they wish to work on.
The Deputy CAO indicated that Council would receive the consultant’s report and the
recommendation and priorities from fire departments in the near future. The Steering
Committee discussed and will advise who will present the information to Council.
Council (continued) September 8, 2022 376
7.2 Request for Decision prepared August 18, 2022 – Financial & Information Services –
2022/23 Budget Adjustment (Carry forward of 2021/22 Amounts).
Tim Topping, Director of Financial & Information Services was present to review the
recommended adjustments for the 2022/23 capital Budget Adjustment. The amendments
are housekeeping changes to have the budget reflected appropriately and do not affect tax
rates.
2022-351 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that
Council approve the amendment of the 2022/23 Operating and Capital Budgets
as follows and outlined in the Request for Decision prepared August 18, 2022
“2022/23 Budget Adjustment (Carry forward of 2021/22 Amounts)”:
Operating /
Capital
Program Area Item Description Amount Funding Source
Capital Recreation &
Parks
East River Trail Parking
Area
$13,506 General
Operating
Reserve
Capital Municipal
Property
Boat Launch Upgrade –
Mill Cove Shore Rd
$16,160 General
Operating
Reserve
Capital Municipal
Property
Municipal Building
Improvements & Repairs
$28,375 General
Operating
Reserve
Operating Transfer to
Reserves
2021/22 Operating
Deficit
$267,863 General
Operating
Reserve
Operating Council Council Grant – Ross
Farm (New Ross District
Museum Society)
$25,000 Wind Energy
Reserve
Operating Council Council Grant – New Ross
Community Care Society
$100,000 Wind Energy
Reserve
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
A break was held from 10:10 a.m. to 10:22 a.m.
BY-LAWS AND POLICIES
8.1 Amendment to Private Street Improvement By-Law No. 72 – Second/Final Reading to
be compliant with the Municipal Government Act changes, reduce the administration
fee to a flat 5%, and clarify some definitions.
Council (continued) September 8, 2022 377
Tim Topping, Director of Financial & Information Services and reviewed the changes
requested by Council.
2022-352 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that
Council conduct Second and Final Reading to amend the Private Street
Improvement & Maintenance By-Law No. 72 to be compliant with the Municipal
Government Act changes, reduce the administration fee to a flat 5%, and clarify
some definitions. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
8.2 Request for Decision prepared August 12, 2022 – Finance & Information Services –
Amendments to Policy P-25 Tax Exemption Policy.
Tim Topping, Director of Financial & Information Services and reviewed the Request for
Decision prepared August 12, 2022 “Amendments to Policy P-25 Tax Exemption Policy.”
Following discussion and questions, Council agreed to the changes with the addition of a
clause for special circumstances in failing to meet deadline to allow a request of Council to
review the exemption.
2022-353 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Councillor Church that Council
conduct First Notice to conduct first notice to amend the Tax Exemption Policy
P-25 as follows:
Align annual adjustment amounts to the most relevant benchmarks (Average
Weekly Earnings percentage change year-over-year);
Adjust maximum exemption as per the PVSC assessment cap, adjusted for
change in tax rate.;
Create a new income threshold bracket at the top of the scale, where the
benefit trails off to zero to a maximum of $29,590;
Add a section to allow residents a three-month period for late applications to
be accepted, pending CAO approval;
Include questions on the application form asking if they would be like to be
contacted when applications are open in the following year and how they
would like to be notified; and
Add a clause that would allow a review for special circumstances if there was a
failure to meet the deadline.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
Council (continued) September 8, 2022 378
8.3 Adoption of Code of Conduct Policy P-102 – Second/Final Notice (amended to
remove penalties section as per July 28, 2022 Council meeting).
2022-354 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Councillor Church that Council
conduct Second/Final Notice of the Code of Conduct Policy P-102. ALL IN
FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 Email to Councillor Wells from Deborah Toogood dated August 2, 2022 regarding Air
BnB rentals in the Village of Chester and a request for rules/regulations.
The CAO indicated that there have not been any proposals provided to the five units from
the Mayors and Wardens discussions at this time and expects it would be some time before
a regional initiative would be developed/advanced for something to go back to individual
councils.
There was discussion regarding how homes used for Air BnBs are assessed by PVSC. It was
noted that the summer student had been asked to do work on this issue.
It was requested that a report be provided on how PVSC and the Assessment Act treat the
residents who operate Air BnBs in order for Council to discuss the matter with all relevant
information. It was also suggested to get some information on how other municipalities
treat this issue.
PUBLIC PRESENTATION
6.2 Email and photos from residents of Walker Road regarding road conditions.
a. Email from Susan Crocker regarding Walker Road.
b. Email from Andy Gross regarding Walker Road.
Lezlie Ohler as well as a large number of Walker Road residents were present.
Ms. Ohler reviewed the photos and correspondence received from herself and the other
residents. Their concern is that Walker Road is the only access in/out for residents other
than by boat and it is in a dangerous condition. There is erosion on both sides that can
only be addressed with new drainage and new surfacing. The residents fear the danger of
sliding into the ocean due to the current state of the road.
Council (continued) September 8, 2022 379
Several other residents of Walker Road also spoke of their concerns and fears of the
condition of the road and the potential for someone to lose a life if they fall into the ocean.
MLA Danielle Barkhouse was also present and indicated that this road has been a challenge
of hers since she was a member of Council. She indicated that she would support Council
and would also meet with them and the province to review the condition of the road.
There was a lengthy discussion on the J Class Roads and the Municipality’s contribution to J
Class Roads. Council did not wish to request paving of the road until the Province assured
the safety issues would be corrected.
Councillor Veinotte indicated that it was important to dispel any misinformation about J
Class Roads and how they are maintained. The Municipality is only responsible for the
paving and NOT the safety issues beneath paving. The Province owns the J Class Roads. He
also noted concerns about the maintenance fund, noting that a few years ago the Province
did approve additional roads and the Municipality stepped up and took on its share of the
paving. The Municipality has been ready to do their best for the J Class Roads, however, the
province does not put enough money in the fund to cover all J Class Roads in the province.
The roads are in deplorable condition and each year the Municipality provides the top ten
and every year, normally, we receive about 500’ feet. The issue isn’t that we are unwilling to
fund roads – when province had extra money we agreed and wanted to do it.
MLA Barkhouse agreed there were more roads that require paving; however, this road is a
particular hazard due to erosion and the lack of guard rail. She asked that Council will have
Walker Road at the top of the list.
Deputy Warden Shatford indicated that Council is prepared to step up, but the issue is
whether the Province will step up and provide funds to repair the road.
John Carroll thanked Council for their comments. He noted that Walker Road is one of the
few roads that borders the ocean with no guardrails. Other roads may need repair but they
are not in danger of falling in the ocean. He indicated that he had a letter from Dexter
Construction – they surveyed the road with him and have a letter stating their findings on
the road. The most concerning is the erosion of the edge of the pavement near Simon’s
Point Road as the gravel under asphalt is washing out and the edge of the pavement is
breaking. How long will it be that the side of the car will fall through the road and into the
ocean?
Council (continued) September 8, 2022 380
Mr. Carroll also noted that he had a letter from Mike Doucette (employee of the NS
Department of Public Works) stating he fully supports the rebuilding of the road and
describes in the letter what has to be done, i.e., repair, regrading, and repaving. The path is
clear for all of us that this has to be done. There is a grave danger that doesn’t exist on
land based roads. This is a priority and the residents are asking for a commitment from
Council to support the position of rebuilding Walker Road.
Warden Webber indicated that is not an issue, but does not want to pave until the road is
rebuilt. The Municipality would definitely pay its share of the paving of the road once it is
repaired.
Councillor Connors suggested that at the Fall Conference of the NSFM that the province be
asked to increase their budget. The MLA noted that she is presently advocating for all
roads. She extended the offer to meet with Warden Webber to further discuss the road
following Council’s agreement to advocate this road to the province.
Councillor Connors acknowledged the provision of a portion of land from the Payne Family
to help remedy this situation.
It was agreed that the Warden would meet with the MLA and NS Department of Public
Works and that it would be clarified to the province that the Municipality is prepared to
make this road a priority but want to ensure that the province will fix the road before the
Municipality spends funds for the paving.
9.2 Email from Information Privacy Commissioner for Nova Scotia – Right to Know Week
in Nova Scotia (Proclamation Request).
2022-355 MOVED by Councillor Connors, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that
Council approve the proclamation for “Right to Know Week in Nova Scotia”
from September 26 to October 2, 2022. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
9.3 Correspondence from fasdAtlantic regarding request to proclaim September 9 as
International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day.
2022-356 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church that
Council approve the proclamation proclaiming September 9 as International
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
Council (continued) September 8, 2022 381
9.4 Correspondence from F. E. Butler Branch 44 Royal Canadian Legion dated August 19,
2022 regarding repair required on the two small cannons flanking the cenotaph.
Staff were directed to repair the cannons.
9.5 Email from John Saunders requesting consideration to provide a Port-a-Potty at the
location of a food truck at Exit 8.
It was agreed that providing a port-a-potty for a private business was not what the
Municipality was doing in providing port-a-potties for municipality properties/parks and
community open space locations. Staff was directed to advise Mr. Saunders.
NEW BUSINESS
10.1 Request for Decision prepared August 4, 2022 – Community Development &
Recreation Department – New Road Name Assignment (Deep Cove Terrace).
Sylvia Dixon was present to review the Request for Decision prepared August 4, 2022 –
Community Development & Recreation Department – New Road Name Assignment (Deep
Cove Terrace). The property owner has requested Deep Cove Terrace as their first choice,
however, the provincial guidelines dictate that the road would be called Upper Blandford
Road.
Councillor Veinotte indicated that he would prefer to be in keeping with province’s
guidelines, however, would be happy to hear from the residents if they wish to provide a
valid reason to name the road differently.
2022-357 MOVED by Councillor Veinotte, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that
Council follow the provincial guidelines and approve the name Upper Blandford
Road (in Deep Cove) and not Deep Cove Terrace. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION
CARRIED.
10.2 District Council Grants:
a. District 1 – Ocean Swells Community Association - $2,500.
b. District 4 – Aenon Baptist Church - $1,000.
c. District 5 – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 144 - $2,000.
d. District 3 – Chester Playhouse -$1,000.
e. District 3 – Chester Playhouse - $1,000.
Council (continued) September 8, 2022 382
2022-358 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Councillor Wells that Council
approve the following Council District Grants:
a. District 1 – Ocean Swells Community Association - $2,500.
b. District 4 – Aenon Baptist Church - $1,000.
c. District 5 – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 144 - $2,000.
d. District 3 – Chester Playhouse -$1,000.
e. District 3 – Chester Playhouse - $1,000.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
10.3 Request for Decision prepared August 16, 2022 – Financial & Information Services –
Village of Chester – Village Area Rate, Outside Fire Rate, and Fire Boat.
Tim Topping, Director of Finance & Information Services. Rates same as last year. One
thing to note is new contract with village and FD but still working under old process and
new process in the next year.
2022-359 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Councillor Church that:
Council confirms the Village Commission area rate at 15.17 cents per $100
of assessment for the purposes of tax collection;
That Municipal Council set the Village of Chester outside area fire rate at
7.40 cents per $100 of assessment; and
That Municipal Council set the fire boat area rate at 7.40 cents per $100 of
assessment.
Discussion:
It was clarified that the new Committee is aware of status quo until next year’s
budget.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
10.4 Chester Basin Community Sign – Councillor Church.
Councilor Church indicated that the Chester Basin community sign has been replaced but in
the wrong location. It was situated before Middle River on the District 7 side but should be
on the District 4 side (on the other side of Middle River).
Staff were directed to write to the NS Department of Public Works requesting the correction
of the location of the sign “Chester Basin” to the other side of Middle River (on District 4
side).
Council (continued) September 8, 2022 383
10.5 Noise By-Law Review – Councillor Church.
Councillor Church indicated that she had a conversation with Peter Clements of Wake Up
Hill who has requested that the Noise By-Law be reviewed as it is difficult to interpret and
vague. The Deputy CAO indicated that it would be referred to staff for review and report.
10.6 RCMP Matter - Councillor Assaff.
Councillor Assaff indicated that he has received several phone calls from residents in
DonRich Pines (Martins Point) and would like to have the RCMP made aware of it.
The Deputy CAO indicated that staff could forward an email, however, the RCMP generally
respond with a request that the resident make the complaint.
IN CAMERA
11.1 In Camera as per Section 22(2)(e) of the Municipal Government Act – New Ross
Community Care.
2022-360 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church the
meeting convene In Camera as per Section 22(2)(e) of the Municipal
Government Act – New Ross Community Care. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION
CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
2022-361 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church the
meeting adjourn. (12:01 p.m.)
___________________________ ___________________________
Allen Webber Pamela Myra
Warden Municipal Clerk
Council (continued) September 8, 2022 384
Amended sections of Private Street Improvement & Maintenance By -Law no. 72.
AMEND SECTION 2.5
Owner" includes part owner, joint owner, tenant -in -common or joint tenant of the whole or part
of any real property fronting on a street or situate within an affected area and also includes any
trustee, executor guardian, agent or other person having the care or control of such real property
in the case of absence or disability of the person having the title thereto provided that for the
purpose of calculating the percentage of owners in Section 3(1) real property with more than one
owner shall be counted as having one owner. An Owner is entitled to one vote for each individual
property parcel they own within the Defined Area. In the case where an individual property has
more than one Owner, all Owners must agree on the single response. If all Owners are not in
agreement, it will be deemed that the Owner's response is negative.
AMEND SECTION 2.6
Special Tax" means a tax in respect of the street improvement and/or maintenance based on a per
lot basis, a frontage basis, per owner or an area rate based on $100.00 of assessment, as the ease
may e requested in the petition.
SECTION 2.11
Approved purpose" means those purposes for which a Municipality is authorized to expend
money pursuant to ception 65(d)(e)(e)(q) and (aw(i)) 9 Section 65 (.d) (o) (n) (n) and (av(i)\ of
the Municipal Government Act.
ADD SECTION 2.12
Applicant" means the Association referenced in section 2.8 and which has the right itself, or on
behalf of the Owners, to maintain the Street.
ADD SECTION 2.13
Dwelling" means a residential unit as identified by the Property Valuation Services Corporation
filed roll.
AMEND SECTION 3.1
Where sixty-seven (67%) of the owners of real property owning at least sixty-seven (67 %) of the
real property within an affected area petition in person or by agent the Municipality for an
improvement and/or maintenance of a street, for an approved purpose which may be within or
outside the affected area or both, the Municipality may make such improvements, and/or provide
for such maintenance if it determines that such improvement and/or maintenance carries out an
approved purpose and if so shall be entitled to recover all of the cost of such improvements or
maintenance by levying a special tax upon the owners of real property within the affected area as
provided by in this bylaw and such tax shall be recoverable from each owner by the Municipality by
a per foot of lot frontage basis, or by a per lot basis or by a per owner basis or by an area rate of so
Council (continued) September 8, 2022 385
much per $100.00 of assessed value of real property within the affected area as requested in the
petition which is generally to be in the form as shown on Form "A" attached. The owner of a lot
which fronts on more than one street within the affected area, shall pay based on only one (1)
boundary of 4-is-their property, that being the longest boundary that fronts on a street and only this
boundary will be considered when calculating the total frontage within the affected area and in
calculating the percentage of frontage that the owner owns.
a) In the case of recovery of the cost of the street improvement by area rate, based on so much
per $100.00 of assessed value of the real property, in the affected area as shown in the
petition in Form "A", such area rate shall be struck by Municipal Council from year to year for
a period not to exceed ten (10) years and shall cover all the projected costs including
interest, to the Municipality for that year for such street improvement.
b) In the case of recovery of the cost of the street maintenance by area rate, based on so much
per $100.00 of assessed value of the real property, in the affected area as shown in the
petition in Form "A", such area rate shall be struck by Municipal Council from year to year for
the year for which maintenance is sought as provided for herein.
AMEND SECTION 3.3
In the case of recovery of the cost of street improvement and/or maintenance on a per owner
basis, multiple owners of the same real property shall be considered as one owner. Forge
fie# this paragraph, an owner of real property shall be defined as an owner of an area of
land that forms one contiguous parcel of land upon which no more than one dwelling unit is
constructed and contains at least one lot as defined in paragraph 3(2). If an owner has more than
one parcel of land within the affected area separated by intervening property owners, then that
owner shall be assessed individually for each separate parcel of land provided that each parcel has
at least one lot as defined in paragraph 3(2). Further, if any parcel of land has more than one
dwelling unit constructed upon it, then that owner shall be assessed individually for each dwelling
unit.
AMEND SECTION 3.5
In the event of a dispute between an owner and the Municipality as to any measurements or area
of real property referred to in this By -Law, the owner shall be responsible to retain at WS their
expense a surveyor in good standing of the Association of Nova Scotia Land Surveyors who shall
certify as to the measurements or area or real property to the Council for the Municipality of the
District of Chester.
AMEND SECTION 4
The total amount of the special tax levied by the Municipality under this By -Law shall not exceed
the cost of the street improvements and/or maintenance to the Municipality plus interest and an
administration charge of ten pement ('' %) five percent (5%).
AMEND SECTION 5.1 (d)
Council (continued) September 8, 2022 386
The special tax levied under this By -Law is a lien on the whole of the property of each owner for
that owner's share of the capital improvement and/or maintenance with the same effect as rates
and taxes under the Assessment Act and each owner shall be liable for a portion of the total cost of
the street improvement and/or maintenance and an administration charge equal to:
a) In the case of property fronting on a street the ratio that the lot frontage of each owner
bears to the total frontage in the affected area.
b) Within the affected area equal to the ratio that each lot bears to the total number of such
properties situate in the affected area or
c) An area rate of so much per $100.00 of assessed value of the property within the affected
area as shown in the petition on Form "A",
d) In the case of a per owner basis, an equal amount assessed to each owner of a parcel of land
as defined in paragraph 344) 3.3 within the affected area as the ease may requested in the
petition.
AMEND SECTION 5.4
Notwithstanding paragraph H 5.3 an owner subject to this special tax levied with respect to a
street improvement, may elect to pay their share of the capital cost in a lump sum as calculated
pursuant to this By -Law, and upon payment thereof that property shall bear no further
responsibility for the balance of the cost of the street improvement.
AMEND SECTION 7.1
Regarding With regaFd to a street improvement, the lien provided for in this By -Law shall become
effective on the date on which the Clerk of the Municipality signs and files at the Municipal Office, a
Certificate stating the total costs of the street improvement and the amount of the special tax to be
levied on each owner.
AMEND SECTION 8.2
The amount of frontage each owner or the number of properties as the case may required require.
AMEND SECTION 10.1
The amount payable in respect to the special tax for street improvement by each owner of real
property within an affected area may be paid in equal annual installmentss instalments together
with interest over a period not exceeding ten (10) years.
AMEND SECTION 10.2
Each instalment i"'s,
T,+,llmeni and each succeeding instalment .~staid in respect of the tax
imposed by this By -Law shall be due on the same date as the Municipality, by resolution, requires a
payment of rates and taxes and in the event of default of payment of any instalment
the whole balance with interest becomes due and payable.
MOTIONS REQUIRING APPROVAL OF COUNCIL FROM
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
2022-367 APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
2022-368 REPORT REQUESTED – MUNICIPAL LAND USE BY-LAW AND VILLAGE LAND USE BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Wells that the Committee of the Whole
recommend to Council to give direction to staff to prepare a report and draft amendments to the
Municipal Land Use By-law and Chester Village Land Use By-law that address the list of housekeeping
amendments outlined in the Request for Direction prepared August 21, 2022 “Municipal Land Use By-
Law and Village Land Use By-Law Amendments” and schedule a date for a Public Information Meeting.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
2022-369 APPROVAL OF AUGUST 4, 2022 COW MINUTES
2022-370 AMEND FLAG RAISING POLICY – REFER TO FIRST NOTICE ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Councillor Church that the Committee of the Whole give
Notice of Intention and recommend to Council to amend Policy P-103 Flag Raising & Protocol Policy as
follows:
• Section 3.03 c add the following to the clause “… except by resolution of Council. If an
observance is recurring, requests can be made to fly a flag on a specific date(s) annually
without submitting a request every year.”
• Section 3.03 i – new clause – In the absence of a representing community organization, and
when appropriate, the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee may submit a
flag flying request for Council’s review.”
• Section 3.03 j – new clause – The Municipality will fly a list of pre-approved flags, without a
written request.
These flags are:
i. Pan-African flag – first two weeks of February (African Heritage Month).
ii. Trans flag – March 31 (Transgender Day of Visibility) and November 20 (International
Transgender Day of Remembrance).
iii. South Shore Autism flag – first week of April (Autism Acceptance Month).
iv. Pride flag – first two weeks of June (Pride Month).
v. All Children Matter flag – September 30 (National Day for Truth &
Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day). ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
2022-371 ADJOURNMENT
Community Highlights
Municipality of the District of Chester Council
September 29, 2022
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Weekly Open Hours per
Location (2021-2022)
17.0
18.1
18.5
21.9
26.4
26.6
26.8
29.8
33.2
Colchester-East Hants Public Library
Eastern Counties Regional Library
Cumberland Public Libraries
Western Counties Regional Library
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
Cape Breton Regional Library
Annapolis Valley Regional Library
South Shore Public Libraries
Halifax Public Libraries
Annual In-Person Visits
per Capita (2021-2022)
0.4
0.8
1.3
1.4
1.4
1.7
2.7
3.0
Eastern Counties Regional Library
Cape Breton Regional Library
Western Counties Regional Library
Colchester-East Hants Public Library
Cumberland Public Libraries
South Shore Public Libraries
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
Halifax Public Libraries
Supporting
Family Literacy
-Board books, picture books, toys and
games
-Reading together as a family
contributes to early literacy
-Sets kids up for success in school and
beyond
Imagination &
Play
Study & Work Space
-In-person visits, despite several lockdowns,
remain high
-Many who study or work from home rely on
the library as a quiet “third place”
-Wifi connections and computer terminal
use address the digital divide
0
5000
10000
15000
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Gate Count Open Hours
CORE AND INNOVATIVE LIBRARY SERVICE
Bookmobile
-New bookmobile launched 2021
-In-person visits and circulation remain high
-Six District of Chester stops:
-Tuesdays: New Ross 11-1
-Wednesdays: Chester (Legion) 1-4:30
-Chester (Hwy 3 & Valley Rd) 5:30-6:45
-Chester Basin (Legion) 7-8
-Tri-weekly Friday: Blandford 12:30-2
-Chester Grant 2:45-3:30
Aspotogan –
Drive to Thrive
-Using grant funding, second bookmobile
used for additional locations
-Parked at Aspotogan Heritage Trust from
July 20 to August 19
-Open Wednesday & Friday 11-4
Gold River AFN –Gather & Grow
-Department of Canadian Heritage contribution for $91,574 over
2022/23 and 2023/24
-Offer SSPL borrowing and programming on-reserve at Gold River
-Working directly with the AFN Council to develop services
-Attended the Mawio’mi (Powwow) on Sunday, September 11
Same Page
-Same Page launched in January 2022
-Consortia catalogue of 8 regional NS
library systems
-1,000,000+ items to borrow
Physical & Digital Borrowing (5 -year trend)
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Physical 275,041 283,350 251,354 182,325 199,207
Digital 23,601 28,682 33,038 35,683 35,439
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
Per Capita Expenditure
(2020-2021)
$24.24
$25.17
$27.44
$27.84
$28.36
$31.56
$32.52
$33.14
$60.75
Annapolis Valley Regional Library
Cape Breton Regional Library
Colchester-East Hants Public Library
South Shore Public Libraries
Western Counties Regional Library
Cumberland Public Libraries
Eastern Counties Regional Library
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
Halifax Public Libraries
Collection Spending per
Capita (2020-2021)
$1.84
$1.91
$1.94
$2.24
$2.34
$3.57
$3.62
$3.74
$6.12
Cape Breton Regional Library
Cumberland Public Libraries
Colchester-East Hants Public Library
Annapolis Valley Regional Library
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
Western Counties Regional Library
Eastern Counties Regional Library
South Shore Public Libraries
Halifax Public Libraries
Annual Borrowing per
Capita (2021-2022)
2.6
2.7
2.8
3.2
3.2
3.3
3.9
5.0
7.6
Colchester-East Hants Public Library
Eastern Counties Regional Library
Western Counties Regional Library
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
Cumberland Public Libraries
Cape Breton Regional Library
South Shore Public Libraries
Annapolis Valley Regional Library
Halifax Public Libraries
Annual Borrowing per
Capita (2021-2022)
2.6
2.7
2.8
3.2
3.2
3.3
3.9
5.0
7.6
Colchester-East Hants Public Library
Eastern Counties Regional Library
Western Counties Regional Library
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
Cumberland Public Libraries
Cape Breton Regional Library
South Shore Public Libraries
Annapolis Valley Regional Library
Halifax Public Libraries
Canadian average book prices (2021)*:
-$16.34 for paperbacks
-$22.98 for hardcovers
Average borrowing value to South Shore
residents:
-$63.72 -$89.62 annually
*booknetcanada.ca
COVID-19 Rapid
Test Distribution
-Vaccine Appointment Booking assistance
-Printing Proof of Vaccination papers
-ALA award-winning Caring Calls
ENGAGING PROGRAMS
Total in-person programs (2021-2022)
23 60 63
189 235
688
1157
1325
2577
ECRL CEHPL CPL PARL WCRL AVRL SSPL CBRL HPL
ECRL -Eastern Counties
Regional Library
CEHPL -Colchester-East Hants
Public Library
CPL -Cumberland Public
Libraries
PARL -Pictou-Antigonish
Regional Library
WCRL -Western Counties
Regional Library
AVRL -Annapolis Valley
Regional Library
SSPL -South Shore Public
Libraries
CBRL -Cape Breton Regional
Library
HPL -Halifax Public Libraries
In-person program attendance (2021-2022)
180 798 608 1795 1264
2665
5332
17569
37540
ECRL CEHPL CPL PARL WCRL AVRL SSPL CBRL HPL
ECRL -Eastern Counties
Regional Library
CEHPL -Colchester-East Hants
Public Library
CPL -Cumberland Public
Libraries
PARL -Pictou-Antigonish
Regional Library
WCRL -Western Counties
Regional Library
AVRL -Annapolis Valley
Regional Library
SSPL -South Shore Public
Libraries
CBRL -Cape Breton Regional
Library
HPL -Halifax Public Libraries
Babies & Books
-Babies 0-18 months
-Early literacy sets up for lifelong
success
-Social setting for parents battles
isolation and post-partum
depression
Garden Club
-Innovative new program for adults
and children
-All summer at Lunenburg Library
-Supports food literacy
Drag Queen
Storytime
-Hosted at the MHPL August 2022
-First-time partnership with
Lunenburg Pride
-Over 125 in attendance!
Mi’kmaq Moons
-Facilitated by Cathy Leblanc and
Dave Chapman
-Stories related to Mi’kmaq tradition
of time-keeping and astrology
-26 in attendance
-Education goals of the Truth &
Reconciliation Calls to Action
Teen Summer
Book Club
-Hosted weekly on Discord
-Online tool allows teens to easily
participate without transportation
barriers
-Average of 5 participants weekly
Lunenburg Lit
Festival
-7th annual Lunenburg Literature
Festival takes place September 22-24
-Festival continued in-person with
modifications in 2020 and 2021
-Draws authors and visitors locally
and from afar
Big 50 Picnic
-SSPL celebrates its 50th anniversary
-July picnic partnership with
Lunenburg Art Gallery & Lunenburg
Heritage Society
-Over 100 in attendance
Municipality of the District of Chester
Tax Exemption
Policy
Policy P-25
Amended - Effective Date: TBD
Fiscal Year 2021/2022/2023
Tax Exemption Policy (continued) 2
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
POLICY P-25
TAX EXEMPTION POLICY
WHEREAS Section 69 of the Municipal Government Act permits a Municipality to grant a tax
exemption for low income earners;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Municipality of the District of Chester adopts
the following policy respecting property tax exemptions.
1.0 In this Policy,
1.1 INCOME means a person’s total income (total income before deductions) from all
sources for the calendar year preceding the fiscal year of the Municipality of the District
of Chester, excluding any allowances paid pursuant to the War Veterans Allowance Act
(Canada) or Pension paid pursuant to the Pension Act (Canada) and includes:
i) The income of all assessed owners, their spouse(s), including common law
spouses who occupy the property as their principal residence;
ii) The income from members of the same family residing in the same household,
who contribute to the household expenses; and
iii) Those who hold an interest in the property and contribute to the household
expenses.
1.2 Owner and those who an interest in the property includes:
i) The person assessed for the property;
ii) A person who holds title including a part owner, joint owner, tenant in common,
or joint tenant of the property; and
ii) A person with a life interest in the property; and
iv) A person with a matrimonial interest.
Not included are those with a leasehold interest and those with an interest under an
agreement of purchase and sale.
1.3 Principal Residence is the ordinary place of residence for greater part of the year of an
owner as well as an owner in a hospital or nursing care facility, unless that person has not
slept at the property for a period of two (2) years or more, or unless the property has
been rented to paying tenants, in either of which events, the property shall be deemed to
cease being the owner’s ordinary place of residence.
Tax Exemption Policy (continued) 3
1.4 SAME FAMILY in section 1.1(ii) is defined as including, but not limited to, children and
step-childrenstepchildren connected to at least one of the legally married or common-law
couples included in section 1.1(i).
2.0 The Director of Finance of the Municipality shall grant an exemption as follows:
i) For owners with an Income Level of $16,208 16,419 or less the tax exemption
shall be the lessor of $771813 or the tax on the general tax rate and the waste
collection and disposal area rate only;
ii) For owners with an Income Level of $16,20816,419 to $20,22127,558 the tax
exemption shall be the lessor of $813771 less the bracket’s change in the
exemption amount $487309) prorated for the income above $16,20816,419
divided by the bracket’s income size* or the tax on the general tax rate and the
waste collection and disposal area rate only.
* i.e. $771 813 - (((income - $16,20816,419) / ($20,22127,558 - $16,20816,419)) x
($771 813 - $462326))
iii) For owners with an Income Level of $20,22127,558 to $27,20429,590 the tax
exemption shall be the lessor of $462 326 less the bracket’s change in the
exemption amount $326153) prorated for the income above $20,22127,558
divided by the bracket’s income size^ or the tax on the general tax rate and the
waste collection and disposal area rate only.
^ i.e. $326462 - (((income - $27,55820,221) / ($27,20429,590 - $20,22127,558)) x
($462 - $309326))
3.0 A person or persons applying for an exemption must:
i) Make an affidavit:
a) Regarding his/her income from all sources in the calendar year preceding
the Municipal taxation year for which the exemption is sought.
Satisfactory verification of income must be presented to substantiate the
exemption. Exemption form attached as Schedule "A”.
b) Verify that any person who either holds an interest in the property or are
family members residing in the same household, whose income is not
included in household income pursuant to clause 1.1 (ii), does not
contribute to paying household expenses.
c) Provide satisfactory verification of income to substantiate the exemption.
Satisfactory evidence includes a CRA notice assessment, GST/HST credit
notice, and copy of tax return prepared by a third-party tax preparer.
iii) Apply for the exemption each year prior to March 31st of the Municipal taxation
year, with the exception of the 2019/20 fiscal year – the deadline for applications
will be June 30, 2020.
Tax Exemption Policy (continued) 4
4.0 The exemption shall only apply to a property where at least one of the assessed owners
occupies it as his/her principal residence;residence.
5.0 Prior to an exemption being granted, all outstanding debts to the Municipality, which are
not a lien on the property, shall be paid in full. This would include any fees such as
building permit fees, landfill tipping fees, recreation fees, etc.
6.0 A refusal to grant an exemption pursuant to this Policy may be appealed to
CouncilResidents who would otherwise have qualified for an exemption, but who have
missed the deadline for application, may submit a written request for appeal to the CAO,
for special approval. This appeal process will be available until June 30th. After June 30th,
any further appeals must be submitted through Council.
7.0 Annually tax exemption income levels and the exemption amounts will be adjusted as
follows:
i) Annual adjustments in Annually, the income levels, below which an exemption for
taxation is granted, will be adjusted by either the annual increase in CPI
seasonally adjusted year-over-year percent change in average weekly earnings
for Nova Scotia or to the extent that council considers appropriate.
ii) Annual adjustments in Annually, the scale of exemption amounts granted will be
adjusted by either the annual increase in the average combined change in the
PVSC CAP rate and the change in residential tax bill for the general tax rate and
waste collection and disposal area rate or to the extent that council considers
appropriate.
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0 cm, Hanging: 1.27 cm
Formatted: Superscript
Formatted: Superscript
Tax Exemption Policy (continued) 5
SCHEDULE A
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER – PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AFFIDAVIT
YEAR DISTRICT ACCOUNT EXEMPTION AMOUNT NUMBER
2021/222
022/23
I/We, ____________________ & ____________________, property owners of ____________________ in the
County of Lunenburg, Province of Nova Scotia, and is our principal residence, make oath and say
as follows:
1. That the total income before deductions of all assessed owners, their spouses (including
Common Law Spouses) who occupy the property as their principal residence, family
members residing in the same household, who contribute to household expenses and those
who hold an interest in the property and contribute to household expenses, was as follows
during the calendar year 20192021. Any Allowance paid pursuant to the War Veterans
Allowance Act (Canada) or pension paid pursuant to the Pension Act (Canada) is not to be
included in a person’s total income for this purpose.
___ Combined Income was $16,20716,419 or less; OR
___ Combined Income was between $16,42016,208 and $27,55820,220; OR
___ Combined Income was between $27,55920,221 and $29,59027,204 AND
2. ___ Verification Provided of combined income of $______________. Check one of the following:
___ Notice of Assessment, _____ GST/HST Credit Notice, _____Copy of tax return.
3. Would you like to be contacted directly when Policy P-25 is amended for the following fiscal
year? Yes___ No___
How would you prefer to be contacted? (phone/mail/email): __________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: - THIS IS A LEGAL SWORN AFFIDAVIT AND THE APPLICANTS SIGNATURE(S)
ENDORSED BELOW ARE VERIFICATION THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS TRUE IN
ALL RESPECTS.
THE AMOUNT OF EXEMPTION GRANTED WILL BE DETERMINED AFTER THE FINAL TAX BILL IS
PRODUCED AND WILL BE LIMITED TO THE GENERAL RESIDENTIAL TAX AND WASTE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL AREA RATE PORTION OF THE OVERALL TAX BILL (I.E. DOES NOT
INCLUDE OTHER AREA RATES).
Sworn to at ______________ in the County of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia on the ____ day of ________,
20___.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Staff Signature ______________________________________
______________________________________ ______________________________________
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Tax Exemption Policy (continued) 6
A Commissioner of the Supreme Court of Signature of Applicant(s)
Nova Scotia or a Municipal CouncillorCouncilor
Formatted: Space After: 0 pt, Line spacing: single, No
widow/orphan control, Tab stops: -0.85 cm, Left + 0 cm, Left
+ 0.63 cm, Left + 1.27 cm, Left + 3.81 cm, Left + 5.08 cm,
Left + 6.35 cm, Left + 7.62 cm, Left + 8.89 cm, Left +
10.16 cm, Left + 11.43 cm, Left + 12.7 cm, Left + 13.97 cm,
Left + 15.24 cm, Left + 16.51 cm, Left + 17.78 cm, Left +
19.05 cm, Left + 20.32 cm, Left + 21.59 cm, Left + 22.86
cm, Left + 24.13 cm, Left + 25.4 cm, Left + 26.67 cm, Left
+ 27.94 cm, Left + 29.21 cm, Left + 30.48 cm, Left + 31.75
cm, Left + 33.02 cm, Left
REQUEST FOR DECISION
REPORT TO: Council
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Corporate & Strategic Management
SUBJECT: Repeal & Replacement of REMO By-Law 146
ORIGIN: REMO
Date: September 16, 2022 Prepared by: Pam Myra, Municipal Clerk
Date: Reviewed by:
Date: September 23, 2022 Authorized by: Tara Maguire, Deputy CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION
That Council conduct First Reading to repeal the current By-Law 146 which became effective on April 9,
2014 and Replace with a new By-Law 146 with the following amendments:
Adding “Town of Lunenburg” as a participating municipal unit where required;
2.1 a. Correction to the emergency management act (removing r from R.S.N.S.);
2.1 c. Change the date to the intermunicipal service agreement date;
2.1 d and e. Change to Minister and Deputy Minister responsible for emergency management;
3.1 b. – add “state of emergency” to clause;
3.2 c. Add “(NS EMO)” to clause;
3.3 b. Add “Nova Scotia” and “NS” to clause; and
5 – “previously adopted versions of by-law 146 are hereby repealed upon the effective date of
the adoption of this Regional Emergency Management By-Law.
The amendments are required to add the Town of Lunenburg to the participating units as well as make
some housekeeping amendments to bring the By-Law up to date.
CURRENT SITUATION
Municipal Affairs has recommended the by-law be repealed and replaced in order to include the
changes to the By-Law as noted above.
BACKGROUND
Further to recommendations from REMO to add the Town of Lunenburg and make some housekeeping
changes, Council previously approved the amended By-Law and conducted Second Reading February
24, 2022. As this By-Law requires provincial approval, the amendment was forwarded to Municipal
Affairs and the Emergency Management Office.
Following receipt of the amended by-law, Municipal Affairs and Emergency Management
recommended that the by-law be repealed and replaced rather than amended.
R e q u e s t f o r D e c i s i o n P a g e | 2
OPTIONS
Option 1 – Approve First Reading and refer to Second reading following legal review and advertising.
Option 2 – Not approve First Reading.
IMPLICATIONS
By-Law/Policy
Repeal and replace current Regional Emergency Management By-Law No. 146.
Financial/budgetary
Advertising cost to give notice of Second Reading and Adoption.
Environmental
Not Applicable.
Strategic Priorities
The replacement of the By-Law 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.
Priority Outcomes: Healthy & Vibrant Communities
1. Ensure residents have access to facilities, natural assets, programs, and services that enrich a
quality of life and provide safe communities for residents and visitors alike.
Work Program Implications
Replacement of the By-Law will ensure assistance in continuing inter-municipal relations with the other
Municipal Units in Lunenburg County.
Has Legal review been completed? ___ Yes _ _ No _X_ N/A
COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL)
Advertisement of the Second and Final Reading to allow input from the public.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Current By-Law to be repealed.
2. Updated By-Law to replace the repealed by-law.
FIRST NOTICE TO REPEAL CURRENT BY-LAW 146 AND ADOPT NEW BY-LAW WITH AMENDMENTS TO
INCLUDE:
ADDING THE TOWN OF LUNENBURG AS A PARTICIPATING MUNICIPAL UNIT WHERE
REQUIRED;
2.1 a. CORRECTION TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT (REMOVING R FROM
R.S.N.S.);
2.1 c. CHANGE THE DATE TO THE INTERMUNICIPAL SERVICE AGREEMENT DATE;
2.1 d and e. CHANGE TO MINISTER AND DEPUTY MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT;
3.1 b. – ADD “STATE OF EMERGENCY” TO CLAUSE;
3.2 c. ADD “(NS EMO)” TO CLAUSE;
3.3 b. ADD “NOVA SCOTIA” AND “NS” TO CLAUSE; and
5 – “PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED VERSIONS OF BY-LAW 146 ARE HEREBY REPEALED UPON
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS REGIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
BY-LAW.
Municipality of the District of Chester
Regional Emergency
Management By-Law
By-Law No. 146
Replaced –
Regional Emergency Management By-Law (continued) Page 2 of 4
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Reading of Council –
Second Reading of Council –
Approval of Ministers –
Effective Date –
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
BY-LAW 146
REGIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BY-LAW
SECTION 1: GENERAL
1.1 This By-Law may be cited as the “Regional Emergency Management By-Law” to render
mutual aid and joint provisions of services and facilities to provide for a prompt,
effective and coordinated response to an emergency within the territories of the
participating municipalities of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg; the
Municipality of the District of Chester; the Town of Bridgewater; the Town of Mahone
Bay, and the Town of Lunenburg.
SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS
2.1 In this By-Law:
a) “Act” means the Emergency Management Act, S.N.S., 1990, as amended from time to
time;
b) “State of Emergency Regulations” means regulations approved by the Governor in
Council by Order in Council 92-61, Regulation 17/92, as amended from time to time;
c) “Agreement” means the Inter-Municipal Emergency Services Agreement, dated
January 18, 2017, among the participating Municipalities and as amended from time
to time;
d) “Minister” means the Minister responsible for Emergency Management of the
Province of Nova Scotia;
e) “Deputy Minister” means the Deputy Minister responsible for Emergency
Management of the Province Nova Scotia;
f) “Councils” means the Councils of the participating Municipalities (Municipality of the
District of Lunenburg, the Municipality of the District of Chester, the Town of
Bridgewater, the Town of Mahone Bay, and the Town of Lunenburg);
g) “Region” means all territories within the participating Municipalities;
h) “State of Local Emergency” means a state of a local emergency declared, renewed, or
terminated by the Council, Mayor, or Warden of a participating Municipality;
i) “Regional Emergency Operations Centre (REOC)” means the Regional Emergency
Management Organization (REMO) operation centre as established, equipped, and
serviced per the Agreement.
Commented [AH1]: TOL & MODL the whole Bylaw is new
for your units
Commented [AH2]: BW, MOC, TOMB – add TOL
Commented [AH3]: BW, MOC – remove the “R.” from
R.S.N.S.
Commented [AH4]: BW, MOC – change date to the
updated IMSA
Commented [AH5]: BW, MOC, TOMB – change to
Minister responsible for Emergency Management
Commented [AH6]: BW, MOC, TOMB – change to
Minister responsible for Emergency Management
Commented [AH7]: BW, MOC, TOMB – add “and the
Town of Lunenburg
Regional Emergency Management By-Law (continued) Page 3 of 4
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Reading of Council –
Second Reading of Council –
Approval of Ministers –
Effective Date –
SECTION 3: RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
3.1 The Councils, in accordance with the Agreement:
a) shall appoint and maintain a Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO)
responsible for the planning and the coordination of emergency services delivery
and consist of:
i. a Regional Emergency Management Advisory Committee (REMAC);
ii. a Regional Emergency Management Planning Committee (REMPC);
iii. a Regional Emergency Management Coordinator (REMC); and
iv. for each participating Municipality, an Assistant Emergency Coordinator
(AEC);
b) declare, renew, or terminate a State of Local Emergency, as outlined in the State of
Emergency Regulations as may be required and if unavailable in a timely manner,
permit the Mayor or Warden of the affected participating Municipality(s) to make
such declarations;
c) shall cause the Emergency Management Plan or any part thereof to be implemented
and may do everything necessary for the protection of property and the health and
safety of persons pursuant to Section 14 of the Act;
d) may appropriate and expend monies to pay reasonable expenses of members of
REMO and to fulfill the terms and conditions of any agreement approved by the
Councils;
3.2 REMAC, in accordance with the Agreement:
a) is responsible during a State of Local Emergency for the executive direction and
management of emergency plans and activities within the Region and for advice to
Councils pursuant to the Act;
b) recommends to Councils, Mayor or Warden, the declaration, renewal, or termination
of a State of Local Emergency as outlined in the State of Emergency Regulations;
c) shall deliver a copy of the signed Declaration, Renewal, or Termination of a State of
Local Emergency to the Nova Scotia Emergency Management Office (NS EMO) and
the Minister and ensure that such Declarations are communicated effectively to the
people of the area(s) affected;
d) with the approval of Councils, may enter into agreements with the Government of
Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia, a municipality, city or town, or any other
agency or any person;
3.3 REMC, as appointed by the REMAC, in accordance with the Agreement:
a) shall chair the REMPC and coordinate, prepare, and maintain emergency plans;
Commented [AH8]: BW, MOC, TOMB – add State of
Emergency
Commented [AH9]: BW, MOC, TOMB – add (NS EMO)
Regional Emergency Management By-Law (continued) Page 4 of 4
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Reading of Council –
Second Reading of Council –
Approval of Ministers –
Effective Date –
b) shall, pursuant to Section 10A of the Act, inform the Nova Scotia Emergency
Management Office of any real or anticipated event or emergency and upon
activation of an REOC or the Declaration of State or Local Emergency, prescribe, as
necessary, duties to be fulfilled by employees, servants, and agents of the
municipality and coordinate the REOC activities with NS EMO;
3.4 REMPC in accordance with the Agreement:
a) shall include, but not be limited to, persons responsible during an emergency to
provide health, law enforcement, fire, utilities, communications, transportation,
public works, financial, legal, or other essential community services;
b) shall provide recommendations to REMC for the purpose of the development of
regional emergency management plans, policy and procedures for the Region, and
provide briefings as requested by Council.
SECTION 4: RESPONSIBILITIES OF OTHERS IN A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
Following the Declaration of a State of Local Emergency and for the duration of such, every
Councillor, employee, and agent of the participating Municipality who has a key role in the
execution of the emergency management plans, shall fulfill such duties as may be required
according to the emergency plans.
SECTION 5:
Previously adopted versions of By-Law 146 are hereby “repealed” upon the effective date of the
adoption of this “Regional Emergency Management” By-Law.
Commented [AH10]: BW, MOC, TOMB – add Nova Scotia
Commented [AH11]: BW, MOC, TOMB – add NS
Commented [AH12]: Based on the records I have:
MODL March 8, 2005
BW Chapter 13 August 11, 2014
MOC Bylaw 146 April 13, 2014
TOMB Bylaw 10 January 13, 2015
TOL Bylaw 30 June 24, 1993
Commented [AH13]: You decide how your unit will
proceed
Municipality of the District of Chester
Regional Emergency
Management By -Law
By -Law No. 146
Effective April 9, 2014
Regional Emergency Management By -Law #146 (continued) Page 2 of 6
SECTION 1: GENERAL
1. This By -Law may be cited as the "Regional Emergency Management By -Law" to render mutual
aid and joint provisions of services and facilities to provide for a prompt, effective and
coordinated response to an emergency within the territories of the participating Municipalities
of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, the Municipality of the District of Chester, the
Town of Bridgewater and the Town of Mahone Bay.
SECTION 2: DEFINITIONS
1. In this By -Law,
a. "Act" means the Emergency Management Act, R.S.N.S. 1990, as amended from time to
time;
b. "State of Emergency Regulations" means regulations approved by the Governor in
Council by Order in Council 92-61, Regulation 17/92, as amended from time to time;
c. "Agreement" means the Inter -Municipal Emergency Services Agreement, dated April 15,
2011, among the participating Municipalities and as amended from time to time;
d. "Minister" means the Minister of Justice of the Province of Nova Scotia;
e. "Deputy Minister" means the Deputy Minister of Justice of Nova Scotia;
f. "Councils" means the Councils of the participating Municipalities (Municipality of the
District of Lunenburg, the Municipality of the District of Chester, the Town of
Bridgewater and the Town of Mahone Bay);
g. "Region" means all territories within the participating Municipalities;
h. "State of Local Emergency" means a state of local emergency declared (renewed or
terminated) by the Council, Mayor or Warden of a participating Municipality;
"Regional Emergency Operations Center" (REOC) means the REMO operations centers as
established, equipped and serviced per the Agreement;
SECTION 3: RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
1) The Councils, in accordance with the Agreement;
Notice of Intention to Adopt - Committee of the Whole - May 2, 2013 (2013-234)
First Reading of Council - Council - May 23, 2013 (2013-250)
Second Reading of Council - June 13, 2013 (2013-274)
Approval of Ministers - Department of Justice November 21/22, 2013 and Service NS & Municipal Relations
December 24, 2013.
Effective Date - April 9, 2014
Regional Emergency Management By -Law #146 (continued) Page 3 of 6
a) shall appoint and maintain a Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO)
responsible for the planning and the coordination of emergency services delivery and consisting
of a Regional Emergency Management Advisory Committee (REMAC), a Regional Emergency
Management Planning Committee (REMPC), a Regional Emergency Management Coordinator
(REMC) and for each participating Municipality, an Assistant Emergency Coordinator (AEC);
b) declare, renew or terminate a State of Local Emergency, as outlined in the Regulations as may be
required and if unavailable in a timely manner, permit the Mayor/Warden of the affected
participating Municipality(s) to make such declarations;
c) shall cause the Emergency Management Plan or any part thereof to be implemented and may do
everything necessary for the protection of property and the health or safety of persons pursuant
to Section 14 of the Act;
d) may appropriate and expend monies to pay reasonable expenses of members of the REMO and
to fulfill the terms and conditions of any agreement approved by the Councils;
2) The REMAC, in accordance with the Agreement;
a) is responsible during a State of Local Emergency for the executive direction and management of
emergency plans and activities within the Region and for advice to Councils pursuant to the Act;
b) recommends to Councils, Mayor or Warden, the Declaration (Renewal and Termination) of a
State of Local Emergency, as outlined in the State of Emergency Regulations;
c) shall deliver a copy of any signed Declaration (Renewal and Termination) of a State of Local
Emergency to the Emergency Management Office of Nova Scotia and the Minister and ensure
that such Declarations are communicated effectively to the people of the area(s) affected;
e. with the approval of Councils may enter into agreements with the Government of Canada, the
Province of Nova Scotia, a municipality, city or town, or any other agency or any person;
3) The REMC, as appointed by the REMAC, in accordance with the Agreement;
a) shall chair the REMPC and co-ordinate, prepare and maintain emergency management plans;
b) shall, pursuant to Section 10 A of the Act, inform the Emergency Management Office (EMO) of
any real or anticipated event or emergency and upon activation of a REOC or the Declaration of
State of Local Emergency, prescribe, as necessary, duties to be fulfilled by employees, servants
and agents of the municipality and co-ordinate REOC activities with the EMO;
4) The REMPC in accordance with the Agreement;
Notice of Intention to Adopt - Committee of the Whole - May 2, 2013 (2013-234)
First Reading of Council - Council - May 23, 2013 (2013-250)
Second Reading of Council - June 13, 2013 (2013-274)
Approval of Ministers - Department of Justice November 21/22, 2013 and Service NS & Municipal Relations
December 24, 2013.
Effective Date - April 9, 2014
Regional Emergency Management By -Law #146 (continued) Page 4 of 6
a) shall include, but not be limited to, persons responsible during an emergency to provide health,
law enforcement, fire, utilities, communications, transportation, public works, financial, legal or
other essential community services;
b) shall provide recommendations to the REMC for the purpose of the development of regional
emergency management plans, policy and procedures for the Region and provide briefings as
requested by Council;
SECTION 4: RESPONSIBILITIES OF OTHERS IN A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
Following the Declaration of a State of Local Emergency and for the duration of such, every councillor,
employee and agent of the participating Municipality who has a key role in the execution of the
emergency management plans shall fulfil such duties as may be required according to the emergency
plans.
SECTION 5
The existing Emergency Measures By -Law #70 of the Municipality of the District of Chester (2005) is
hereby repealed upon the coming into effect of this By -Law.
Notice of Intention to Adopt - Committee of the Whole - May 2, 2013 (2013-234)
First Reading of Council - Council - May 23, 2013 (2013-250)
Second Reading of Council - June 13, 2013 (2013-274)
Approval of Ministers - Department of Justice November 21/22, 2013 and Service NS & Municipal Relations
December 24, 2013.
Effective Date - April 9, 2014
Regional Emergency Management By -Law #146 (continued) Page 5 of 6
Annotation for Official By -Law Book
Date of First Reading
May 23, 2013
Date of advertisement of Notice of Intent to Consider
May 29, 2013
Date of Second Reading
June 13, 2013
Date of Approval by the Minister of Service Nova Scotia &
Municipal Relations
December 24, 2013
Date of Approval by the Deputy Minister of Environment
November 21, 2013
Date of Approval by the Minister of Environment
November 22, 2013
Effective Date
April 9, 2014
Date of mailing to Minister a certified copy of By -Law
April 13, 2014
I certify that this By -Law was adopted by Council and published as indicated above
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P. M. Myra, Munigf,al Clerk Date
Notice of Intention to Adopt - Committee of the Whole - May 2, 2013 (2013-234)
First Reading of Council - Council - May 23, 2013 (2013-250)
Second Reading of Council - June 13, 2013 (2013-274)
Approval of Ministers - Department of Justice November 21/22, 2013 and Service NS & Municipal Relations
December 24, 2013.
Effective Date - April 9, 2014
Regional Emergency Management By -Law #146 (continued) Page 6 of 6
MUNICIPALITY OF THE UISTR CT OF CHESTER
NOTICE REGARIMNG
RI -LAW ADOPTION/AMENDMENTS OF 13Y -LAWS
ADOPTION - Take Notice that Chester Municipaal Council conducted the Final
Reading for consideration of the adoption of a 11egion al Emergency Management
By -Law #146 on June 13, 20'13 and approval was re eived from The Minister of
Emergency Management and the Minister ol Service Nova Scotia & Municipal
Relations on November 22 and December 24, 2013,
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''.NDMENT - Also Take Notice that Chester Municipal Council gave First (lead
.f an amendment Civic Addressing By -Law on March 13, 207.4 as follows:
By-Law
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And FurtherTake Notice that the Civic Addressing By -Law #139 will proceed to
Second and Final Reading tat the Council Meeting to be held on Thursday, April
24, 20:14 at 9:00 a.m., in tare Council Chambers at 151 King Street, Chester.
Take notice that copies of By -Laws may be reviewed between the hours of 8:30
a.m. and 4:30 p,m. at the Administration Office of the Municipality of the District
of Chester, 151 King Street, Chester or on the website at w Icluutecsa or by
contacting the undersigned at (902) 275-3554 or p.tuy[a.Cat It tLT 1.
Pamela
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April 3, 2014
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I, Pamela M. Myra, Municipal Clerk of
the Municipality of the District of
Chester do hereby certify that the
above is a true copy of an
advertisement duly advertised in the
Progress Bulletin on Wednesday, April
9, 2014.
Given under the hand of the Municipal
Clerk and under the corporate seal of
the said Municipality this 13th day of
April, 2014.
Pamela M. Myra
Municipal Clerk
Notice of Intention to Adopt - Committee of the Whole - May 2, 2013 (2013-234)
First Reading of Council - Council - May 23, 2013 (2013-250)
Second Reading of Council - June 13, 2013 (2013-274)
Approval of Ministers - Department of Justice November 21/22, 2013 and Service NS & Municipal Relations
December 24, 2013.
Effective Date - April 9, 2014
INTENTION TO AMEND – September 15, 2022
REFER TO FIRST NOTICE OF COUNCIL- September 29, 2022
Amendments:
Addition to 3.03 c
New paragraphs i and j in section 3.03
Municipality of the District of Chester
Flag Raising & Protocol
Policy
Policy P-103
Effective Date:
Policy P-103 - Flag Raising & Protocol Policy (continued)__________________________________________
Notice of Intention to Adopt – Committee of the Whole – September 9, 2022
First Notice – Council – September 29, 2022
Second Notice – Council – October 13, 2022
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MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
POLICY P-103 FLAG RAISINGS & PROTOCOL POLICY
1 PURPOSE
1.01 The Flag Raisings & Flag Protocol Policy establishes a framework to govern requests
for flag raisings received from the community, and to establish a consistent protocol
for the flying of flags at all municipal buildings, properties, and facilities.
2 PRINCIPLES
2.01 The following underlying principles inform this policy:
(a) The Municipality of Chester recognizes that flags, as symbols of nations,
territories, and community organizations, are important to residents of the
Municipality.
(b) The Municipality is committed to building upon, while maintaining, the rich
heritage of protocol associated with the flying of flags.
(c) As a matter of practice, the Municipality has flown flags at half-mast to mark
periods of official mourning or commemorate solemn occasions important to the
residents.
(d) The Municipality understands the importance and symbology of special flag
raisings to enhance public awareness for diversity and inclusion of marginalized
groups, and to raise awareness of activities such as cultural events and
commemorations that are important to members of our community.
(e) The Municipality recognizes the need to provide a fair and consistent response,
and fair and equitable opportunities for groups or organizations to fly their event
flag from a Community flagpole.
3 POLICY
3.01 Official Flags
(a) The Municipality will fly three official flags permanently, each on their own
flagpole in front of the Municipal Administration Building: the Federal Flag, the
Provincial Flag, and the Official Municipal Flag.
(b) Notwithstanding the above policy, on the occasion of a visiting dignitary Council
may approve the flag of a Nation (foreign governments or United Nations), or
another appropriate flag be flown for the duration of the visit to the Municipality.
Upon approval by Council the dignitary's flag be shall flown below one of the
flags in front of the Administration Building.
(c) Official flags shall be flown in a manner consistent with flag etiquette of the
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Federal Department of Canadian Heritage.
3.02 Half-Masting of Official Flags
(a) The CAO, or their designee, may approve official flags to be flown at half mast to
mark the passing of the following individuals:
Across Canada:
(i) The Sovereign, or a member of the Royal Family related in the first degree to
the Sovereign (spouse, son or daughter, father, mother, brother, or sister).
(ii) The Governor-General or a former Governor General of Canada
(iii) Prime Minister of Canada or former Prime Minister
Within the Province of Nova Scotia:
(iv) The current Lieutenant Governor
(v) The current or a former Premier
Within the Municipality of the District of Chester:
(vi) The current or a former Warden.
(vii) A current or former Councillor of the Municipality.
(viii) A current Municipal employee.
(ix) A person in or from the Municipality of Chester who is lost in active service
while providing “protective services”, including RCMP, Military Personnel and
Firefighters.
(x) On November 11, Remembrance Day.
(b) Other individuals and events (i.e. national or provincial tragedies, national days of
mourning) may be recognized by lowering the flag at the direction of Council or the
CAO in consultation with the Warden. Generally, such decisions are guided by the
practice of the Province of Nova Scotia.
(c) Upon approval of the half-masting of the flag, the CAO or designee, will advise the
Warden, Council and Municipal staff, of the name of the individual, the individual’s
qualification for recognition under this policy and the date of the funeral or
memorial service for the individual.
(d) When approved under Section 3.02 (a) or (b), official flags flown on municipal
properties will be flown at half mast for a period beginning when the Municipality is
notified of the individual's death until sunset on the day of funeral. In the case where
no funeral is held, or if there is to be a memorial service, the half-masting should
take place from the time of notification of death until sunset the following day and
from sunrise to sunset on the day of the memorial service.
3.03 Special Purpose Flags
(a) The community flagpole at the office of the Municipality is designated the special
purpose flagpole for community organizations that request their flag be flown for
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a certain period.
(b) All applications must be reviewed by Council for approval.
(c) A special purpose flag shall be flown for a period of up to two weeks, or for the
duration of the associated event, whichever is less. No organization will be
granted approval to fly a special purpose flag for more than 2 weeks per year to
allow fair and equitable opportunities for community organizations and causes to
be represented except by resolution of Council. If an observance is recurring,
requests can be made to fly a flag on a specific date(s) annually without
submitting a request every year.
(d) The Community Flagpoles may be used to fly flags:
(i) in honour national or independence days important to the residents of
Municipality
(ii) in support of fund-raising drives important to the residents of the
Municipality.
(iii) to celebrate multi-cultural, social, and civic events important to the residents
Municipality
(iv) to help increase public awareness of the programs, activities, or objectives of
community organizations.
(e) The Community Flagpoles will not be used to fly flags:
(i) of political parties or political organizations.
(ii) of religious groups or the celebration of religious event.
(iii) that promote or symbolize social or racial intolerance, violence, or hatred.
(iv) if the intent is to defame the integrity of Council.
(v) representing or advertising commercial operations or organizations.
(vi) in support of fund-raising drives that are political or religious in nature.
(vii) in support of groups, organizations, or events that promote beliefs contrary
to any other Municipal policy.
(f) Council may deny requests if the event or organization has no direct relationship of
the Municipality.
(g) The public will be advised of the significance of the community organization's flag
being flown through social media or other communication efforts on the part of the
Municipality in collaboration with the community organization.
(h) When there is no community organization flag on the community flagpole, a
branded municipal flag will be flown.
(i) In the absence of a representing community organization, and when
appropriate, the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee may
submit a flag flying request for Council’s review.
(j) The Municipality will fly a list of pre-approved flags, without a written request.
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These flags are:
(i) Pan-African flag – first two weeks of February (African Heritage Month)
(ii) Trans flag – March 31 (Transgender Day of Visibility) and November 20
(International Transgender day of Remembrance)
(iii) South Shore Autism flag – first week of April (Autism Acceptance
Month)
(iv) Pride flag – first two weeks of June (Pride Month)
(v) All Children Matter flag - September 30 (National Day for Truth &
Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day)
3.04 Municipal Flag
(a) Council may consider requests to fly a Municipal flag by residents of the Municipality
or organizations.
(b) Council will not approve requests for other uses of a Municipal Flag whose group or
organization's undertakings or philosophies are contrary to the Municipality’s
policies or by-laws, espouse racism, violence, or hatred.
(c) The Municipal flag shall not be flown at events or by groups who advocate or
support social or racial intolerance, the overthrow of any government or civil
disobedience.
(d) Persons flying a Municipal flag shall ensure that the propriety rights for the
Municipality are protected. The Municipality reserves the right to reclaim any
Municipal flag.
(e) Designated public buildings (Provincial and Federal Governments, Royal Canadian
Legions, Fire Departments, Community Halls, Schools, and Libraries) may fly the
Municipal flag and would be available free of charge to fly on Federal, and Provincial
Government buildings and at cost to other public buildings.
(f) Upon approval of council, individuals or organizations may purchase a Municipal flag
at cost plus an administrative fee established in the Fee Policy but cannot be
purchased for resale.
(g) The Municipal flag may be loaned on a temporary basis for a major community
function upon the approval of Municipal Council or designated staff. A signing out
process shall be in place.
4 PROCEDURES
(a) Applications to fly a special purpose flag are to be submitted a minimum of one
month prior to the date the group anticipates having the flag flown. A calendar
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will be maintained by Municipal Clerk, or designee, to confirm availability.
(b) Consideration will be given to the order in which requests are received.
(c) All requests to fly a special purpose flag must be received in writing and state:
(i) The significance of the flag.
(ii) The requested duration to fly the flag.
(iii) A contact person to coordinate logistics (name, organization, phone number,
email).
(d) Flag flying requests are approved on a first-come, first-serve basis.
(e) Provided that the flag and all necessary ropes and attachments have been
provided by the requesting organization, Municipal staff will raise and lower the
flag in accordance with the terms of the permission granted.
5 DEFINITIONS
5.01 “CAO” means the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality of the District of
Chester.
5.02 “Community Flagpole” means any flagpole on Municipal property designated for
Community Flag Raisings.
5.03 “Council” means the elected officials that make up the Council of the Municipality of
the District of Chester.
5.04 “Branded Municipal Flag” means the flag of the Municipality of the District of Chester
that displays the Municipality’s branded logo.
5.05 “Federal Flag” means the Canadian flag.
5.06 “Municipality” means the Municipality of the District of Chester.
5.07 “Official flags” means the Federal, Provincial or Official Municipal flag.
5.08 “Official Municipal Flag” means the flag of the Municipality of the District of Chester
that displays the Municipal Crest.
5.09 “Provincial Flag” means the Nova Scotia flag.
Policy P-103 - Flag Raising & Protocol Policy (continued)__________________________________________
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Annotation for Official Policy Book
Reason for Adoption
Notice of Intention to Adopt
Date of First Notice at Council
Date of Second Notice at Council
Effective Date
I certify that this Policy was adopted by Council as indicated above.
_______________________________________
Pamela M. Myra, Municipal Clerk Date
INFORMATION REPORT
REPORT TO: Municipal Council
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Financial and Information Services
SUBJECT: Tax Payments with Credit Card
ORIGIN: Council direction to staff
Date: September 1, 2022 Prepared by: Tim Topping, CPA CA, Director of Financial & Information Services
Date: September 14, 2022 Reviewed by: Dan McDougall, CAO
Date: September 14, 2022 Authorized by: Dan McDougall, CAO
CURRENT SITUATION
This information report has been prepared to provide information on the logic behind not directly accepting
credit card payments for municipal tax bills.
BACKGROUND
The Municipality offers a wide variety of options for residents to pay their property taxes. These options include
in-person at the Municipal Office (cash, cheque, debit), through their bank (in-person, online, or by phone),
through the automated pre-authorized payments program, through their mortgage company, by Interac
eTransfer, or by credit card. Credit card payments are handled through a third-party provider, Paymentus,
which must be done online or by phone directly with Paymentus.
None of the available payment methods include any additional fees charged by the Municipality, however, some
payment methods (mortgage lender, Interac eTransfer, and credit card) can involve some fees paid to financial
service providers.
For tax bills paid by credit card, the fee charged by Paymentus ranges from 2.65% - 3.00% (min. $3).
The only time the Municipality will charge anything beyond just the taxes owed, is for late payments. This is
charged at 1% per month, non-compounding.
DISCUSSION
In general, there are two categories of people who would use a credit card to pay their tax bill:
1) People who cannot afford to pay the entire bill by the due date, and don’t wish to carry a tax balance
into past-due status
2) People who get rewards (cash back, Air Miles, etc.) for spending on their credit cards
For the first category of people, we provide more affordable options than a credit card would generally offer for
them. Our late payment fee is 1% per month (12% annually), which is significantly lower than the usual 20%-30%
annual interest charged by credit cards. Additionally, we do not use compounding interest, whereas credit cards
do (i.e. we do not charge interest on interest). This means that we provide an option that is better financially for
both the resident and the municipality. We also provide the option to set up automatic regular payments, for
ease and consistency (late fees still apply for balances outstanding past the due date). Currently, there are 99
accounts using the pre-authorized payment plans (60 pay in-full when due, 38 pay monthly, and 1 pays twice per
month).
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For the second category of people, the rewards they receive from using their credit cards are funded from the
processing fees charged by the credit card companies. Under our current practice, the taxpayer can make the
decision for themselves whether the transaction fee is worth the benefits received. If Chester were to provide
this payment option directly, the increased transaction fees would be funded from the general tax revenue,
which would leave all property owners in the municipality funding the rewards the people in this category
receive from using their credit card.
We do accept credit card payments directly for other municipal programs (recreation, permits, etc). In these
cases, the increased transaction costs of these payments are included in the program budgets for the specific
program areas, and the total cost of these fees is very low (~$750/year).
While researching this report, we sent out a request through the AMA listserve and received responses from 17
other Nova Scotia municipalities. Of the 17 replies, 12 have the same practice as MODC (tax payments by credit
card are only accepted through a third-party provider, with any service fees being paid directly to the payment
provider). Another four respondents do not accept credit cards for any type of payment. Only one of the 17
municipalities that responded include the credit card processing fees in their general budget.
REQUEST FOR DECISION
REPORT TO: Council
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Infrastructure and Operations
SUBJECT: RFP for Otter Point WWTP Upgrade
ORIGIN: Wastewater Service Study/NSE Regulations
Date: September 21, 2022 Prepared by: Fred Whynot, P. Eng., Director of Public Works
Date: Reviewed by: Matthew Blair, Director of Infrastructure and Operations
Date: September 26, 2022 Authorized by: Dan McDougall, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION
That council award the Otter Point Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Design to ABLE Engineering for an
estimated cost of $34,150 plus 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 Otter Point
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Three proposals were received and have since been evaluated by Staff.
BACKGROUND
The existing WWTP was built in 1975 and consists of a raw wastewater settling tank, a trickling filter, an effluent
settling tank, and a chlorine contact chamber for disinfection. Basically, the first tank acts much like a septic
tank. Some solids settle out and once it fills up it disperses through layers of sand and gravel that act like a filter.
It then settles some more in a smaller tank and then gets disinfected prior to release into the ocean. The solids
get sucked out of the tanks periodically and taken to the Septage Facility in Kaizer Meadows for proper disposal.
There are 26 current users on the system (approximately 1000 m of gravity sewer, 145 m of forcemain, and one
lift station) with theoretical room for 17 more on the existing system. At present though, the WWTP is not
meeting our treatment limits and discharging chlorine into the ocean. Both conditions are of concern to the
Department of Environment and Climate Change who issue our approval to operate. Staff issued an RFP to
three companies to review the plant performance and determine what is necessary to bring the WWTP into
compliance while allowing for future treatment of the 17 potential new connections.
It is not the intention of this RFD to design for long term expansion of the wastewater system to potentially
developable land in the area, a design and construction estimate which the Wastewater Services Study has
estimated to cost $15,700,000
The initial project of wastewater treatment upgrades for the Otter Point Wastewater Treatment Plant was
approved by Council on May 4, 2022:
2022-204
MOVED by Councillor Wells, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford the following resolutions be approved:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of the District of Chester submit the project titled Henneberry Lake
Culvert Renewal Project for funding to the 2022-23 Flood Risk Infrastructure Investment Program (FRIIP); and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council supports the project and commits to provide its share of at least 50%
($44,250) of the estimated $88,500 total eligible project cost.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of the District of Chester submit the project titled Otter Point
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Design Project for funding to the 2022-23 Provincial Capital Assistance
Program (PCAP); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council supports the project and commits to provide its share of at least 50%
($25,000) of the estimated $50,000 total eligible project cost.
ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION
To address non-compliance issues with the Otter Point WWTP, Staff issued an RFP for the assessment and
design of necessary upgrades for the same. The initial design estimate was $50,000, including our portion of
HST, and through Council support, an application for financial assistance was submitted to the PCAP program for
consideration of 50% funding. Confirmation of PCAP funding for 50% of the eligible costs up to a maximum
contribution of $28,680 was received on August 24, 2022. Cost estimates for construction in the 2023-2024
fiscal year will be brought forward for consideration by Council later this year. Once actual tender prices are
received, this amount will also be brought forward for consideration by Council prior to any construction.
MODC 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 55% for Experience and Qualifications, Methodology, Proposed Project Team,
and Reference Projects, with a minimum threshold of 45%, and 45% based on the price.
The evaluation matrix is shown in the table below.
Rated Criteria Category Weighting Minimum Threshold
Experience and Qualifications 10% N/A
Methodology 20% N/A
Proposed Project Team 15% N/A
Reference Projects (3) 10% N/A
Subtotal A 55% 45%
Pricing 45% Less than $47,900 + HST
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Total Weighting 100% N/A
Company Average Score Price
ABLE Engineering 92 $34,150.00
Company 2 79.3 $94,852.00
Company 3 70.5 $45,598.00
ABLE Engineering has proposed a price of $28,200 + HST for design, tender document creation, project
management, etc. Their remaining proposal price of $5,950 + HST is for construction inspection services should
the project proceed to tender and construction through Council approval.
OPTIONS
Option A – Direct staff to award the contract to ABLE Engineering at a cost of $34,150 + HST.
Option B – Direct back to staff for further information.
IMPLICATIONS
By-Law/Policy
Not Applicable
Financial/budgetary
This project has not been budgeted for in the 2022/2023 budget year. It is recommended that MODC fund this
from Wastewater Reserves to cover what the PCAP grant does not (estimated at $17,806.84) . The Wastewater
Reserve balance at Mar 31, 2022 was $1.28M.
Environmental
Project will improve the Municipality’s ability to treat wastewater within the existing wastewater system and
meet current environmental regulations which we are not currently meeting.
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.
2. 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.
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Work Program Implications
MODC will be compliant in the regulations related to the Otter Point WWTP
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
N/A
REQUEST FOR DECISION
REPORT TO: Council
MEETING DATE: September 8, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Infrastructure and Operations
SUBJECT: RFP for Gold River Bridge Design
ORIGIN: Modal Shift and New Connections 2020-2027
Date: August 19, 2022 Prepared by: Tammie Bezanson, CET
Date: August 22, 2022 Reviewed by: Matthew Blair, Director of Infrastructure and Operations
Date: September 26, 2022 Authorized by: Dan McDougall, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION
That council award the design of the Gold River Bridge detailed in the RFP to DesignPoint Engineering &
Surveying Ltd.
CURRENT SITUATION
The Department of Infrastructure and Operations issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design of a new
(replacement) bridge over the Gold River as identified in the Modal Shift and New Connections Report.
BACKGROUND
The Modal Shift and New Connections 2020-2027 project was approved by Council on September 3, 2020 to be
submitted for ICIP funding.
On April 14, 2022 council approved the ICIP funding agreement with the provincial and federal government:
Motion: 2022-154 ENTER INTO ICIP FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH PROVINCIAL AND FEDERAL
GOVERNMENTS MOVED by Councillor Wells, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that Council authorize the
Warden and the Clerk to enter into an infrastructure funding agreement with the Provincial and Federal
Governments. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
On March 3, 2022 a report was presented to Council through the Committee of the Whole by Parks and
Recreation concerning the Gold River Bridge, part of the above funding agreement, which presented short and
long term options for consideration. Under Short-Term: Detour, the options were 1) Establish and promote a
detour and 2) No action. Under Long-Term: Repair/New Construction, the options were 1) Make all necessary
repairs to the existing bridge structure; 2) Pursue new construction and 3) Maintain the status quo and take no
action.
On March 10, 2022, Council made the following motion:
2022-098 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that Council approve the
following recommendations from the March 3, 2022 meeting of the Committee of the Whole:
2022-089 “… proceed with the short term solution for pedestrians and cyclists to detour down Croft
Road, across the Gold River vehicular bridge, to Beech Hill Road and on to a detour through the Acadia
First Nations property to the trail; and further direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposals for the
consideration of a new trail bridge to replace the currently closed Gold River train/trail bridge.”
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This RFP covers the design of the new bridge only. The tender for construction will follow in 2023 after internal
review and direction.
Submitted to ICIP was the following budget breakdown for the Gold River Bridge Replacement Project:
Federal (40%): $811,637
Provincial (33%): $669,600
MODC (27%): $547,855
Total Project Budget: $2,029,092
The design budget was submitted to ICIP as: $176,875.00.
The successful contract award amount is estimated at $140,730.00 plus HST. Our portion would be
approximately $38,000 + HST with remaining costs covered by Federal and Provincial partners.
All but one proposal was over the budgeted amount of $176,875.
The 5% local bonus did not apply as the contract amount was over $50,000.
DISCUSSION
MODC Infrastructure & Operations received four (4) 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 and qualifications, methodology, proposed project team,
and reference projects, and 30% based on the price.
The evaluation matrix is shown in the table below.
Rated Criteria Category Weighting Minimum Threshold
Experience and Qualifications 20 15
Methodology 20 15
Proposed Project Team 15 12
Reference Projects (3) 15 10
Subtotal A 70 52
Pricing 30 N/A
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Total Weighting 100 N/A
The four (4) submissions received the following evaluation scores:
SCORE PRICE
1 DesignPoint Engineering &
Surveying Ltd.
94.5 $140,730.00
2 Company 2 86 $199, 315.45
3 Company 3 62.5 $403,600.00
4 Company 4 77 $183,660.00
*Company 4 were disqualified as they didn’t meet the minimum threshold score for
Methodology and Project Team*
DesignPoint Engineering & Surveying Limited are proposing to complete much of the work with in house
resources with a project team with a combined 56 years of experience. They will subcontract an archaeological
review to Davis MacIntyre & Associates Limited, a company with a combined staff experience of over 75 years.
Their proposed approach to a successful project will include a Design Brief, Survey Services, Geotechnical
Investigation, Archaeological Resource Impact Assessment, Bridge Design, Tender Documents, and Construction
Support and Review. A brief highlight of their proposed approach is as follows:
Design Brief: Desktop review of area between Highway #103 and Highway #3, including property boundaries, to
determine potential crossing locations. On-site review of 2-3 locations with staff to review existing field
conditions. Will consider permitting and regulatory considerations with each option. For example, if an option
would eliminate an in-stream pier, related approvals would be quicker to obtain. Options would be presented
to Council for approval of final location.
Survey Services: Once a final location is approved, they will perform a topographic survey of the site and legal
survey if required. They will also survey the existing trail and area should any trail re-alignment be required.
Geotechnical Investigation: They will complete an geotechnical investigation to determine the existing soil
characteristics to support the future foundation design. This report will determine soil layer types, thicknesses,
and strengths as well as groundwater depth.
Archaeological Resource Impact Assessment: They will establish contact with the Archaeological Research
Division of Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuqn Negotiation Office and Acadia First Nation to engage the Mi’kmaw
community. Two archaeologists will conduct a field review of the proposed area and any Mi’kmaw
archaeological resources identified during the assessment will be reported to Acadia First Nation and the Nova
Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage.
Bridge Design: They will consider several different structures with a minimum travel width of 4 m and
approaches with grades of less than 5%. They will consider construction logistics and discuss the project with
local contractors to ensure a feasible, constructable, and budget conscious design. Options would be presented
to Council for approval of final design.
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Tender Documents: Tender documents of the final design will be prepared for contractor bids. Tender results
will be presented to Council for approval.
Construction Support and Review: Typical construction review activities of the approved contract to ensure
construction meets the design as intended.
Their cost proposal is summarized as follows:
Engineering Design and Document Creation: $79,410
Geotechnical Investigation: $15,000
Project Management: $6,850
Construction Inspection: $34,620
Total Estimated Amount: $140,730 + HST.
OPTIONS
Option A – Direct Staff to award the contract to DesignPoint Engineering & Surveying Ltd at a cost of
$140,730.00 +HST.
Option B – Direct back to staff for further information.
IMPLICATIONS
By-Law/Policy
Not Applicable
Financial/budgetary
This project has been approved in the 2022-2023 Capital Budget, Moved by Councilor Veinotte, Seconded by
Councilor Conners in the April 14, 2022 Council meeting.
Environmental
Design/installation of the new bridge will need to be approved by the Department of Environment and Climate
Change.
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.
Priority Outcomes: Healthy & Vibrant Communities
1. Ensure residents have access to facilities, natural assets, programs, and services that enrich a quality of
life and provide safe communities for residents and visitors alike.
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2. Develop an accessibility, diversity, and equity lens for municipal plans and services, and support partners
in advancing accessible and inclusive communities.
Priority Outcomes: Infrastructure & Service Delivery
1. Create efficiencies through innovative service delivery, and proactive maintenance and operations of
existing infrastructure.
2. Plan for and create infrastructure that improves the connectivity of roads, multi-use trails, natural
assets, and facilities as part of an active transportation network.
Work Program Implications
Replacement of the Gold River Bridge will restore an existing gap in our trail system.
Has Legal review been completed? ___ Yes _ _ No _X_ N/A
COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL)
If the design impacts properties outside the existing trail corridor, communications will be initiated to the
property owners. Communications will also need to be had throughout the process with Acadia First Nation.
ATTACHMENTS
None
34 Central Street
Chester NS B0J 1J0
September 20, 2022
BY EMAIL
Municipality of Chester Council
151 King Street
Chester NS B0J 1J0
Dear Councillors,
I am writing to request that the lights in the Gazebo, on the Parade Square, be turned off. The
lights are on a timer. Lights turn on at 6 a.m. and turn off during the morning. Lights turn on in
the early evening and stay on until 11 p.m.
My reasons for this request are the following:
1. The lights interfere with the enjoyment of night skies. Features such as the moon,
moonlight on the water, sunrise, the Tancook Ferry with its beautiful lights riding
through the waters, the stars, and meteors can no longer be enjoyed by those in the
vicinity of the Parade Square because of this artificial illumination.
2. The lights are a nuisance, interfering with the reasonable enjoyment of property by the
residential neighbours closest to the Gazebo. The immediate neighbours include Tim
Harris and Barbie Nunn-Porter at 10 Parade Square. Their son, Ben, has rooms
immediately adjacent to the Gazebo. The enjoyment of the night skies in our house at
24 Central Street is similarly adversely affected by the lighting of the Gazebo. We all join
in asking you to direct that the lights be turned off.
3. Lighting the Gazebo is “city like”. It is not in character with the Village of Chester. The
illumination is what one would expect of a 24-hour convenience store or a gasoline
station, not a lovely architectural structure such as the Gazebo. The design and
construction do not require artificial illumination.
4. There are two exceptions to that observation. In August, as the evenings become dark
sooner and sooner, the Chester Brass Band concerts on Sunday evenings do require
artificial lighting by 8:00 so that musicians are able to read their musical scores.
Similarly, for special events (concerts or performances) in dark evenings and at
Christmas when events take place on and around the Gazebo, lighting is required for
visibility and safety.
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5. We are in a climate crisis. Although these are low-cost LED lights, we must all take steps
show that we care about the climate crisis and are conscious of our environmental
responsibilities. Sensitivity to the climate crisis requires reducing unnecessary energy
consumption. Lighting the Gazebo is unnecessary.
6. Dark skies are recommended by conservation organizations to better protect the
migrating bird and insect populations.
Reference is made to: https://birdcast.info/science-to-action/lights-out/ ;
https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/blog/dangers-of-artificial-light.html#.Yym8R-
zMI6U
And, https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/blog/archive/light-pollution-insect-
conservation.html
I appreciate your consideration of this request and will be happy to address Council in person.
Yours respectfully,
Nancy Murray
902-471-2787 (cell)
Nancymurray471@gmail.com
September 22, 2022
Municipality of the District of Chester
PO Box 369
Chester, NS B0J 110
Dear Sir/Madam:
My name is Roxie Bremner, I am an t.8 year -old resident of Chester
I would normally qualify for the municipal property tax exemption, however, I missed the deadline for
making the application for the 2021 tax year. This was my mistake; however, during that time I was of
ill health and very preoccupied and stressed over my well being.
I understand from my Councilor that I can appeal to have the decision overturned based on these
circumstances and would very much appreciate your consideration.
Yours truly,
mcinnescooper.com
Our File: 211561
September 8, 2022
BY E-MAIL: council@chester.ca
Chester Municipal Council
151 King Street
Chester NS B0J 1N0
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
IRD/co
c. Clients
(#39345974)
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
REQUEST FOR DECISION
REPORT TO: Municipal Council
MEETING DATE: September 29, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Community Development & Recreation Dept.
SUBJECT: New Road Name Assignment
ORIGIN: New Private Road Name Request
Date: 2022-09-21 Prepared by: Sylvia Dixon, Development & Planning Technician
Date: 2022-09-21 Reviewed by: Chad Haughn, Director of CDRD
Date: 2022-09-21 Authorized by: Dan McDougall, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION
It is recommended that Municipal Council approve the proposed private road name Rascals Ridge.
CURRENT SITUATION
A private right-of-way accessed off of East Side Martins River Rd in Martins River (map attached) that will
provide access for a future development of three or more addressable structures requires a name. The
landowners have proposed the road name of Rascal's Ridge.
BACKGROUND
When there are three or more addressable structures using an unnamed shared right-of-way/driveway, the
Nova Scotia Civic Address Users Guide states that this point of access must be named. According to Municipal
Policy P-44, the road name is suggested following a majority agreement (66%) from the landowners that are
served by the shared right-of-way. In this instance, the property owner has proposed the following road names:
Rascal's Ridge, Craig’s Lane, and Joshua’s Way. The proposed names were suggested by a majority of the
property owners, representing 100% of the properties.
DISCUSSION
Rascal's Ridge would be a unique road name in the Municipality of Chester and Nova Scotia. It is of note that the
proposed new road names are similar to the following road names:
- Raspberry Crt, Italy Cross, Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Lunenburg County
- Craig Lane, Chester Basin, Municipality of the District of Chester, Lunenburg County
- Craig Chandler Dr, Pine Grove, Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Lunenburg County
- Craig Dr, Kentville, Town of Kentville, Kings County
- Joshua Rd, Alderney Point, Municipality of the County of Richmond, Richmond County
- Joshua St, Enfield, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax County
Comments received for Rascal's Ridge:
- District 5 Councillor – Councillor Abdella Assaff: no objection with the proposed name
- Municipal Public Works – Fred Whynot: no objection with the proposed name, with the preference for
the spelling to be without an apostrophe, Rascals Ridge
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- Martins River Fire Dept. – Fire Chief Scott Rafuse: “Yes, I approve.”
It is of note, that the Nova Scotia Road Naming Policy discourages road names with special characters such as
genitive apostrophes.
OPTIONS
1. Municipal Council can approve the road name Rascal's Ridge or approve a simplified version without
an apostrophe with the spelling of Rascals Ridge.
2. Municipal Council can decide not to approve the name and direct staff to assign a name of Council’s
choosing.
IMPLICATIONS
By-Law/Policy
Policy P-44 – New Road Names and Road Name Changes.
Financial/budgetary
A new road sign (with accessory materials) will be purchased and posted by the Infrastructure & Operations
Department.
Environmental
N/A
Strategic Priorities
N/A
Work Program Implications
N/A
Has Legal review been completed? N/A
COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL)
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
1. Petition Received
2. Location Map
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MUNICIPALITY OF THEDISTRICT OF CHESTER
From Date: N /ATo Da te : N/ADate Printed: 22/09/21
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^_New Civic Address
Civic Address
Road
Driveway/Trail
Building Footprint
Property Boundary
Waterbody
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Metres
22/09/21
Digital Folders Entry ID:1255848
Status: Ex istsProject ID: N/AClassification #: N/A
Representation of Municipality of Chester within Nova ScotiaScale: 1:12 ,500 ,0 00
Scale: 1:1,500
New Private Road Name Requirement
New Private Road Naming
Sources:Digital Base Map Data from Service N ova Scotia andMunicipal Relations
Prepared by the Municipality of the District of Chester
Coordinate System/Datum: UTM NAD83 CSRS ZONE20N
Map Disclaim er:Information shown on these drawings is compiledfrom numerous sources and may not be complete oraccurate. The Municipality of the District of Chester isnot responsible for any erro rs, omissions ordeficiencies in these drawings. Date printed do es notreflect date ofdata.
Actual Map Size: w 11" x h 8.5"
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Community:Martins RiverPID:60721107AAN:10969999Fire Dept:Martins River Fire Dept.Description:New private road namerequirement for future development ofthree dwellings.
New Private Road NameProposed: Rascal's Ridge
NEW PRIVATE ROAD NAME PETITION
Three (3) road name choices (Maxi xx a 16 Characters/Letters including
spaces and road suffix):
PID #: 60721107
Name: 3320682 Nova Scotia Limited
Signatures:
REQUEST FOR DECISION
REPORT TO: Municipal Council
MEETING DATE : September 29 , 2022
DEPARTMENT: Community Development & Recreation
SUBJECT: Designated Community Fund
ORIGIN: Designated Community Fund Requests
Date: September 21, 2022 Prepared by: Chad Haughn, Director of Community Development & Recreation
Date: Authorized by: Dan McDougall, CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION
That Council provide a Designated Community Fund Grant to the New Ross Trails Society in the amount of $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 and after a period of time, the community organization requests a Designated Community
Fund Grant from the Municipality equivalent to the funds collected.
DISCUSSION
The New Ross Trails Society has followed the policy by establishing a Designated Community Fund Account and is
now formally requesting the grant payment (see attached request). The Society is planning to instal l benches on
the New Ross trails system. The Department of Finance has confirmed that there is $300 in the New Ross Trails
Society Designated Community Fund Account.
OPTIONS
1. Approve the Designated Community Fund Grants as requested.
2. Do not approve the Designated Community Fund Grants and request additional information from staff.
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 grant in the amount of $300 is equivalent to the amount of funds collected. Approval of this
request will have no impact on the Council budget for 2022-23.
Environmental
NA
Strategic Priorities
NA
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Work Program Implications
NA
Has Legal review been completed? ___ Yes _ _ No _X_ N/A
ATTACHMENTS
1. Email requesting a Designated Community Fund Grant from Christina Caldwell, Chair of the New Ross
Trails Society.
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Pam Myra (she/her)
From:Christina Caldwell
Sent:September 14, 2022 11:29 AM
To:Cosette Howlett; Sheena Isenor
Subject:New Ross Trails Society Request
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Hi Cosette, I understand there have recently been donations totalling $300 ($150 x 2 = $300) dropped off to the
municipal office which are intended for the New Ross Trails Society and the purchase of benches for our trail system.
Please consider this email as a request from the New Ross Tails Society to withdraw/receive these funds. We completely
understand that you require time to process the donations, get this on the agenda package for council meetings and
then prepare and issue the cheque.
If you require any further details, please let me know.
Thanks,
Christina Caldwell
New Ross Trails Society
District Grants 2022-2023
Updated September 23, 2022
Requested Approved Date Approved
Forest Heights Community School: Prom 2022 300.00$ 300.00$ May 12, 2022
Ocean Swells Community Association:Parking Lot & Garbage Box 2,500.00$ $2,500.00 September 8, 2022
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 2,800.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 7,200.00$
Chester Municipal Heritage Society: Caboose Project 500.00$
Forest Heights Community School: Prom 2022 300.00$ 300.00$ May 12, 2022
Hubbards Area Lions Club: Septic System Repairs 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ May 12, 2022
Through the Years Day Care and Community Centre: Heat Pumps 4,000.00$ 2,000.00$ May 12, 2022
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 4,300.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 5,700.00$
Chester Brass Band: Summer Concerts 500.00$ 500.00$ June 23, 2022
Chester Municipal Heritage Society: *Canada Day & Garden Party 3,000.00$ 2,000.00$ May 12, 2022
Chester Playhouse: Pearle Harbour Performance 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ September 8, 2022
Chester Playhouse: By Folk-EI Variety Show 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ September 8, 2022
Forest Heights Community School: Prom 2022 300.00$ 300.00$ May 12, 2022
Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 44, Chester: 4 events-Canada Day, Vets Lunch, Remembrance Day & NYLevee2,000.00$ 1,000.00$ June 23, 2022
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 5,800.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 4,200.00$
Aenon Baptist Church:AED Machine 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ September 8, 2022
Chester Municipal Heritage Society: Caboose Project 1,000.00$
Forest Heights Community School: Prom 2022 300.00$ 300.00$ May 12, 2022
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 1,300.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 8,700.00$
Forest Heights Community School: Prom 2022 300.00$ 300.00$ May 12, 2022
Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 144, Western Shore:Remembrance Day & Xmas 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ September 8, 2022
Western Shore Fire Department: Garden Party 2,500.00$ 2,500.00$ June 23, 2022
Western Shore & Area Improvement Association: Hanging Baskets 3,657.00$ 3,657.00$ June 23, 2022
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 8,457.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 1,543.00$
Charing Cross Garden Club: Purchase plants and management 500.00$ 500.00$ June 30, 2022
Forest Heights Community School: Prom 2022 300.00$ 300.00$ May 12, 2022
Forties Community Centre: Oktoberfest 500.00$ 500.00$ May 12, 2022
New Ross Consolidated School: Outdoor Classroom Bench & Chalkboard 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ June 30, 2022
(RCL) New Ross Summer Evening Market: Summer Evening Market 500.00$ 500.00$ June 30, 2022
New Ross Trails Society: Fairy Walk & Little Ladybug Library 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ May 26, 2022
Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 79, New Ross: Vet Banners, Rem. Day & other 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ June 30, 2022
New Ross Preschool Society: Muddy Buddies & Storage Shed 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ July 28, 2022
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 6,800.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 3,200.00$
Canaan & District Hall: Faciltiy Maintenance & Repairs 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$ May 26, 2022
Chester Brass Band: Summer Concerts 500.00$ 500.00$ June 23, 2022
Chester Municipal Heritage Society: *Canada Day & Garden Party 3,000.00$ 500.00$ May 12, 2022
Chester Municipal Heritage Society: Caboose Project 500.00$
District 7 Forest Heights Community School: Prom 2022 300.00$ 300.00$ May 12, 2022
Studio Singers 1,500.00$
TOTAL FUNDS APPROVED 5,300.00$
TOTAL FUNDS REMAINING 4,700.00$
Total Funds Approved 34,757.00$
District Grant Budget 2022-2023 70,000.00$
Remaining Funds 35,243.00$
*The Heritage Society has requested a re-purpose of the Canada Day funding approved in May to the Caboose Project.
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ATTN: Recreation & Parks Services
Municipality of the District of Chester
PO Box 369
Chester NS B0J 1J0
Email: recreation@chester.ca
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
DISTRICT GRANT APPLICATION
Deadline to Apply: February 28
Name of Organization
Contact Person
Position with Organization
Organization Mailing Address
Phone:
Email:
Date:
Signature of Signing Officer(s) and their position with Organization:
Name (printed) Position Endorsement (check box)
I declare I am a member of the
organization and have authority
to submit this application.
_____________________________ __________________________
Amount Requested: $ Municipal District #
1) Please provide a brief description of your project or event. (Maximum 1250 characters)
2) Please provide a brief description of how you plan to spend any District Grant funding. (Max 800 characters)
Who should the cheque be made payable to? _
Please forward applications to the following:
Application for District Grant
Studio Singers is a community choir that provides recreational singing, music education, and
healthy social connections for community members. We also provide entertainment for
community fundraisers and to community groups.
Our choir has about 35 members from all over Chester Municipality; we range in age from 17 to
88, but most of us are seniors. We rehearse weekly for 9 to 10 months, and perform for various
community activities. One of our main performances is Sing Choirs at Christmastime. We also
perform twice a year at Shoreham, and at the Remembrance Day party at the Chester Basin.
Legion. As well, we perform for community benefits like Coldest Day of the Year, Chester Brass
Band concerts, and several other benefits. Of course, we have not perfonHied for over two years
because of COVID. When possible we have rehearsed, always in masks.
Previously we did not have to pay our director or our accompanist. Our only expenses were rent
at Tuck Hall, a sound technician for concerts and sheet music. So we were able to keep our dues
quite low. Now we must hire and pay an accompanist at S 100 per rehearsal and S200 per
performance.
Our dues used to be $60 per year. We are raising them to $180 per year and providing a pay -
what -you -can option so that no one is excluded due to finances (most of us are on a fixed
income). However, to keep the choir affordable as it's been in the past we will need outside
funding for the first time in over 30 years.
Our income should be about $4500, and our projected expenses are $6480. A grant of $1500 will
help offset that shortfall.
Attached is our projected budget.
Studio Singers
PO Box 278, Chester, NS BOJ 1J0
Application for Recreation Grant, Financial Statement
Budget, 2022-23
Income (projected, approx.) Expenses, 36 weeks
Members' dues $4500 Accompanist $3600
($100/week)
(Estimated that 25 people can pay Rent $1080
$5 per week) ($30/week)
(Hopefully some will pay more, Performance accompanist $1200
but we can't budget for that) ($200 @ 6 performances)
Sound $400
($100 @ 4 performances; not needed for
Shoreham performances)
Sheet music
Total $4500
$200
Total $6480
Name of Organization:
Contact Person:
Amount Requested:
Please provide a bi
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
GRANT APPLICATION FORM
District Council Grant Request
riptmn of your project or event..:
Date
Municipal District
Please provide a brief description of how you pia: to spend any Council Cr
if funding is approved, who should the cheque be made payabl
Please forward applications to the folio v ing:
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Director of Community Development and Recreation.
"District Council Grant"
Municipality of the District of Chester
PO Box 369
Chester NS BOJ 110
Email: chaughn@chester.ca