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COMM ITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Livestreamed via YouTube at
www.youtube.com/modcvideo from
151 King Street, Chester, NS
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS
3. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION (15 minutes)
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
4.1 June 22, 2023 - Committee of the Whole Minutes.
5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/APPOINTMENTS
6. MATTERS ARISING
6.1 Request for Direction prepared August 21, 2023 - Community Development & Recreation
Department - Small Option Dwellings (Department of Municipal Affairs & Housing).
6.2 Request for Decision prepared August 26, 2023 - Corporate & Strategic Management -
Business Retention & Expansion Action Plan.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
7.1 Letter dated August 10, 2023 from Municipality of the District of Lunenburg regarding
2023/24 REMO Budget Allocation.
7.2 Letter dated July 19, 2023 from NS Public Works (Highway Planning and Design) regarding
future Highway 103 twinning project (Hubbards to Chester) and request to complete
consent form.
7.3 Email dated August 3, 2023 from Chris Campbell regarding Stanford Lake flooding.
8. BY-LAWS AND POLICIES
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9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Consideration - Cancellation or rescheduling of upcoming meetings:
September 21 - Committee of the Whole - Chambers upgrade (week of September 18 to
22).
October 19 - Committee of the Whole - NS Association of Municipal Administrators
Conference.
November 9 - Council - NS Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference.
December 21 - Cancel or hold a Committee of the Whole or Council meeting.
9.2 Cell Phone Service (discussion) - Councillor Veinotte.
10. IN CAMERA
11. ADJOURNMENT
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MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
Minutes of
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Council Chambers 151 King Street, Chester, NS
Livestreamed at www.youtube.com/modcvideo
On Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 8:45 a.m.
CALLED TO ORDER
Warden Webber called the meeting to order at 8:47 a.m.
Present: District 1 – Councillor Andre Veinotte District 2 – Deputy Warden Floyd Shatford
District 3 – Councillor Derek Wells District 4 – Warden Allen Webber
District 5 – Councillor Abdella Assaff District 6 – Councillor Tina Connors
District 7 – Councillor Sharon Church
Staff: Tara Maguire, CAO
Erin Lowe, Deputy CAO
Pamela Myra, Municipal Clerk
Jennifer Webber, Communications & Outreach Officer (Via Zoom)
Emily Lennox, Executive Secretary
Fred Whynot, Director of Public Works
Chad Haughn, Director of Community Development & Recreation
Garth Sturtevant, Senior Planner
Solicitor: Samuel Lamey
Public: There were no members of the public in the gallery.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
Addition - Dry Hydrant - Councillor Church.
2023-299 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church the June 22,
2023 Agenda and Order of Business for the Committee of the Whole be approved as
amended. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
Committee of the Whole (continued) June 22, 2023 254
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION (15 minutes)
There was no public input.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
4.1 Committee of the Whole – June 1, 2022 – Warden Webber.
2023-300 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that the minutes of
Committee of the Whole of June 1, 2023 be approved as circulated. ALL IN FAVOUR.
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/APPOINTMENTS
There were no public presentations.
PROCLAMATIONS
6.1 Proclamation thanking Fire Services for their contribution to the NS Wildfires.
2023-301 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Connors that the
Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to donate $5,000 to the Red Cross
to assist residents affected by the Nova Scotia Wildfires. ALL IN FAVOUR.
MOTION CARRIED.
The CAO will provide the proclamation to the Fire Departments as well as certificates of thanks
the new Fire Advisory Committee’s first meeting next week.
2023-302 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff the proclamation as
read by Warden Webber recognizing the exemplary service from our Volunteer
Fire Departments during the Wildfires in 2023 in Beech Hill, Halifax, and
Shelburne. The proclamation also recognizes the families and employers of the
Fire Departments for their support. ALL IN FAVOUR.
MATTERS ARISING
7.1 Property Maintenance Update – Infrastructure and Operations.
Committee of the Whole (continued) June 22, 2023 255
Present was Fred Whynot, Director of Public Works who reviewed the Information Report
regarding summer maintenance properties.
A discussion was held with regard to agreements with the province, summer work activities,
Wild Rose Park, and the Gold River Park. It was asked how/when it was decided to take care of
properties that are not our own.
CORRESPONDENCE
8.1 CDS Inclusion Club thank you letter.
Councillor Connors noted that she will add this to the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Agenda for
June 27th and Councillor Wells asked that a letter be sent to the students thanking them for their
involvement in inclusion and diversity.
BY-LAWS AND POLICIES
There were no by-laws or policies for consideration.
NEW BUSINESS
10.1 Information Report prepared May 29, 2023 - Community Development & Recreation -
Village Plan Review: Proposed Engagement Schedule.
a. Proposed Final Engagement Schedule.
Present was Garth Sturtevant, Senior Planner to review the Information Report regarding the
engagement schedule for the Village Plan Review. Councillors had no issue with the outlined
schedule.
10.2 Information Report prepared June 12, 2023 - Corporate & Strategic Management -
Economic Development Sponsorships Update.
a. Correspondence.
Erin Lowe, Deputy CAO outlined the sponsorship for a Golf Tournament.
10.3 Request for Decision prepared June 15, 2023- Infrastructure and Operations - Uniform
Business Signage Next Steps – Revised Budget.
Committee of the Whole (continued) June 22, 2023 256
Fred Whynot, Director of Public Works was present to review the Request for Decision prepared
June 15, 2023 - Uniform Business Signage Next Steps – Revised Budget.
There was discussion on the type of material used for the installation as well as permissions
required from the NS Department of Public Works. The Director noted that he would
investigate the suggestion of foam to fill the holes around the columns.
It was noted that the intention is to move on to Exits 7 and 8 once the issues are ironed out in
the pilot project for Exit 6. It was also noted that brush will be removed from around the signs
in the near future.
2023-303 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church that the
Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to direct staff to have staff prepare
public tender documents for installation of the Uniform Business Signage Program
at Exit 6, subject to the discussions held regarding options for the posts of the
signage. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED.
10.4 Request for Decision prepared June 13, 2023- Infrastructure and Operations – Addition of
Public Sewer – Western Shore.
a. Request from Developer.
b. Map.
Fred Whynot, Director of Public Works outlined the request from the potential owner as they
want to ensure connection is a possibility before they purchase the property. There is no issue
with capacity for the number of potential connections, however, some slight modification will be
required, i.e., UV lighting.
As the development is outside of the catchment area, an approval of Council is required. It was
agreed to have staff prepare a motion for review and approval at the June 29th meeting.
Councillor Veinotte suggested a review of the process to ensure it is clean and smooth so that
the Municipality and potential developers understand how to open new lands for the sewer
systems.
10.5 Dry Hydrant - Saw Island - Councillor Church.
Committee of the Whole (continued) June 22, 2023 257
Councillor Church noted that residents from Shaw Island would like to have a dry hydrant
installed and are willing to share the costs. They are concerned in light of the recent wildfires. It
was noted that there are dry hydrants already in place in other districts.
Following discussion, it was suggested that the matter be raised at the upcoming Fire Advisory
Committee meeting next week.
IN CAMERA
There were no In Camera items requiring attention.
ADJOURNMENT
2023-304 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church, the meeting
adjourn. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. (9:35 a.m.)
___________________________ ___________________________
Allen Webber Pamela Myra
Warden Municipal Clerk
NOTE: The recorded version of this meeting is available at www.youtube.com/modcvideo.
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
MEETING DATE: September 7, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
SUBJECT: Small Option Dwellings
ORIGIN: Department of Municipal Affairs & Housing
Date: August 21, 2023 Prepared by: Paul Riley, Planner
Date: August 22, 2023 Reviewed by: Garth Sturtevant, Senior Planner & Chad Haughn, Director of CDD&R
Date: August 23, 2023 Authorized by: CAO
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Municipal Council direct staff to review and prepare amendments to the Municipal Land Use By-
law to add ‘small options homes’ provisions.
CURRENT SITUATION
In accordance to recent Municipal Planning Act and Statements of Provincial Interests Regarding Housing
changes, the Municipal Land Use By-law and the Village of Chester Land Use By-law require amendment to
include provisions related to small option dwellings, which are licensed by and have been defined and
recognized by the province as being a distinct form of residential land use that is similar in nature and function
to conventional residential land use.
BACKGROUND
On June 2, 2022, the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing circulated an information bulletin and letter,
included below as Attachment 1, to municipal CAOs and Clerks explaining that municipalities are required to
treat ‘Small Option Homes’ consistent to similarly functioning residential land uses.
This information bulletin defines small option homes as follows:
“. . . a type of community residential placement licensed under the Homes for Special Care Act.
They house three or four residents with developmental, mental health or physical disabilities.
Residents live independently in community homes and receive support services from staff.”
Further to the bulletin/letter from the provincial ministry, small option dwellings are a group home that retains
the physical characteristics of a conventional residential dwelling and functions as a home-like environment,
therefore, they should be treated as such.
From a land use perspective, this means that small option dwellings should be subject to the same development
requirements (such as development permits, building and lot requirements, etc.) as any other conventional
residential dwelling in the same zone. Conventional residential dwellings would include single-unit dwellings,
duplexes, townhouses, or multi-unit dwellings. As such, municipal staff must now ensure that the Municipal and
Village Land Use By-laws allow for small option dwellings in all zones where “equivalent” residential uses are
permitted.
R e q u e s t f o r D i r e c t i o n P a g e | 2
DISCUSSION
To ensure small option dwellings are suitably accounted for in the land use by-laws, a standalone definition for
small option dwellings will need to be added, in addition to either listing it as a permitted use in certain zones or
adding it to the general provisions section in some fashion to permit it more broadly or specifically.
The bulletin also indicates that “planning documents adopted after the adoption of a Statement of Provincial
Interest must be consistent with the Statement”, therefore, the Municipality would be required to include the
amendments in the Village LUB review process and the Municipal LUB would need to be amended prior to or
during the next Municipal MPS and LUB Review. Based on the necessity to include the amendments in the
Village By-law as part of the review and the undetermined timing of a future review of the Municipal MPS and
LUB, it is recommended that a municipality-led amendment to the Municipal Land Use By-law be processed in
the near future.
OPTIONS
1. That Municipal Council direct staff to review and prepare amendments to the Municipal Land Use By-
law to add ‘small options homes’ provisions.
2. Other (Please specify)
IMPLICATIONS
By-Law/Policy
The Municipal Land Use By-law will align with the Statement of Provincial Interest Regarding Housing.
Financial/budgetary
None
Environmental
None
Strategic Priorities
Health & Vibrant Communities
2. Develop an accessibility, diversity, and equity lens for municipal plans and services, and support partners in
advancing accessible and inclusive communities.
Work Program Implications
None
Has Legal review been completed? ___ Yes _X_ No __ N/A
R e q u e s t f o r D i r e c t i o n P a g e | 3
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: June 2022 Small Option Homes Information Bulletin
R e q u e s t f o r D i r e c t i o n P a g e | 4
R e q u e s t f o r D i r e c t i o n P a g e | 5
Attachment 2: October 2022 Small Option Homes Information Bulletin
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
REPORT TO: COW
MEETING DATE: September 7, 2023
DEPARTMENT: CSM
SUBJECT: BR+E Action Plan
ORIGIN: Economic Development Strategy
Date: August 25, 2023 Prepared by: Olivia Corkum, Economic Development Officer
Date: August 28, 2023 Authorized by: Erin Lowe, Deputy CAO
RECOMMENDED MOTION/ACTION
Staff are looking for Council’s feedback and approval on the proposed Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E)
Action Plan.
CURRENT SITUATION
Staff have attached an action plan (see Figure 1: BR+E Action Plan), prepared by Deloitte in consultation with
staff, to mitigate pain points addressed by businesses within the Municipality of Chester (MOC).
BACKGROUND
Data informing the BR+E Action plan was obtained through Deloitte’s signature Triage BR+E Survey – conducted
in Fall of 2022 and two focus groups held in Winter 2023. The survey data was presented by Deloitte’s team
during Council session on August 3, 2023.
DISCUSSION
The action plan supports top priorities for businesses in the MOC, which were identified as:
1. Adequate housing;
2. Availability of skilled labour;
3. Funding programs;
4. Development/permitting processing;
5. Availability of warehouse space
The actions within the plan underpin these top priorities. The plan also outlines insights from the businesses
and/or rationale for the action as well as practical examples for how the action will be undertaken. The plan is
divided into three sections: short-, medium- and long-term items and seeks to mitigate issues MOC businesses
are facing.
R e q u e s t f o r D i r e c t i o n P a g e | 2
Short Term Action Plan
Items
Business
Insights/Rationale
Examples Budget Impact
Communicate Municipal
initiatives to local
businesses
Provide information (ex:
status/progress updates)
that will affect or impact
the local business
community.
- Inform business community
of economic development
and Council priorities,
initiatives, and projects via
social media, Municipal
Insights, etc.
- Forward grant/program
distribution list from other
levels of government via
No direct cost
Organize business
networking events and
conferences
In the absence of a
municipally wide Chamber
of Commerce, the MOC
could organize
opportunities for
businesses to connect,
learn and explore
opportunities to work
together.
- “Lunch n’ learns”
- Hosting sector specific
conferences (ex.,
Southwest Nova Scotia
Agriculture Day event)
- Breakfast with council
event
- Business after hours
networking
Included in current
budget
Provide detailed
information on the
Planning Permit Process
Clearly communicate
planning permitting
process to ease burden on
businesses.
- Work with planning and
communications staff to
develop information
sheets detailing the
permit process that
includes information
required from business
owners/investors, forms
that need to be fully
completed, and an
estimate of timeframes
and legislative
procedures.
No direct cost
Meet with business
community to
determine specific
workforce issues
The availability of skilled
and unskilled labour
were identified as low
preforming business
factors as well as access
to related training.
- Determine existing labour
force characteristics
- Identify skills gaps
- Include in Municipal
Growth Plan (Element #1)
to hire a consultant to
conduct population and
workforce projections
Included in growth plan
budget
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Enhance existing asset
inventory
Make information
available to potential
developers/investors.
Availability of warehouse
space was identified as a
top priority.
- Update Invest Chester
website and include
information such as
land/space size,
ownership or lease
structure, existing/future
infrastructure,
transportation access,
cost, current zoning
- Continue to update and
promote the use of the
MOC business directory
No direct cost
Medium Term Action Plan
Items
Business
Insights/Rationale
Examples Budget Impacts
Exploring potential
business “leakages” within
the municipality
Determining
opportunities for local
businesses to work
together improves
operational
efficiencies and
supports local
businesses to keep
spending in our
community.
- Conduct a supply chain
analysis
- Leaky bucket economy
exercise
Not included in budget:
this project would be
brought forward with
an estimated budget in
a Request for Decision
to Council at a future
date.
Connect businesses with
relevant services to address
labour gaps.
Businesses addressed
availability of skilled
labour as a top
priority.
- Develop an
understanding of
immigration programs
- Establish a primary
contact person to ensure
access to accurate and
up-to-date information
- Identify any training or
education programs that
can address the skills gap
that local businesses
require
No direct cost
Complete a workforce
development analysis
To provide a fulsome
picture of present
workforce challenges
facing businesses,
including forecasting
the impacts of
external challenges
that will affect local
businesses.
- Investigate Local
Immigration Partnership
- Establish a program to
attract new talent to the
municipality and how
MOC can play a role in
this initiative
Included in growth plan
budget
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Improve access to
workforce training
In consultation with
the local business
community,
determine skills and
training gaps.
- Host a job fair. Included in budget
Promote MOC to targeted
investors
Continue to optimize
the Invest Chester
website for targeted
online marketing. Use
examples to highlight
the high rate of
business satisfaction
in the Municipality of
Chester (87% at time
of survey).
- Track inquiries and site
visits to Invest Chester
- Establish follow up
protocols using Hubspot
to measure KPIs
- Create business
testimonials highlighting
areas of satisfaction from
businesses in our
community
- Publish on Invest
Chester, Municipal
Insight and other media
as appropriate
Included in budget
Conduct a review of the
vendor licensing process
To help address
access to commercial
lands.
- Work with other
municipal departments
to assess the vendor
licensing program.
No direct cost
Addressing lack of housing
in MOC
Local businesses face
labour strains due to a
lack of attainable
housing.
- Housing is incorporated
into the Municipal
Growth Plan
- Continue applying for
grant/shared cost
programs from other
levels of government
(ex., CMHC’s HAF)
Included in Growth Plan
budget
Long Term Action Plan
Items
Business
Insights/Rationale
Examples Budget Impacts
Investigate the potential
to develop a
beautification or
property improvement
program
Businesses have
identified the availability
of funding programs for
business and property
improvement as a high
priority. This could draw
more customers and
visitors to the
municipality.
- Annual beautification
grants for business
associations
- Continue passing on
grants from other levels
to business associations
Not included in budget:
this project would be
brought forward with
an estimated budget in
a Request for Decision
to Council at a future
date.
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Enhance parking options
to facilitate tourism
Pinpoint available land
(year-round, or
seasonally) where
parking is feasible.
- Identify the timeframe for
when the lands at the
Tancook Ferry further
potential for parking area
/ placemaking project
- Explore the possibility of
providing parking in areas
where seasonal demand
could be present (ex: rink,
schools) through
agreements with relevant
parties.
- Shuttle services
Not included in budget:
this project would be
brought forward with
an estimated budget in
a Request for Decision
to Council at a future
date.
OPTIONS
1. Approve BR+E Action Plan with amendments.
2. Reject BR+E Action Plan and consult with the business community further.
3. Approve the BR+E Action Plan and direct Staff to carry out action items.
IMPLICATIONS
By-Law/Policy
Identify links/references to/impacts on any MOC By-Law or Policy.
Financial/budgetary
Included in table
Environmental
Will the subject of this report have an environmental impact on municipal operations, infrastructure,
communities, etc.? N/A
Strategic Priorities
The BR+E Action Plan will assist the Municipality in advancing the following Priority Outcomes of the 2021-24
Strategic Priorities Framework:
Priority Outcomes: Economic Development
1. Partner in the development of infrastructure and opportunities for business development and
attraction.
2. Promote and grow the Municipality’s economic sectors.
3. Position the Municipality as Nova Scotia’s south shore community of choice for residents, businesses,
and organizations, and as an international tourism destination.
Work Program Implications
Hiring CEDO will determine timeliness of roll out.
Has Legal review been completed? ___ Yes _ _ No __ N/A
Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
10 Allee Champlain Drive Cookville Nova Scotia Canada B4V 9E4
Administration
Phone: 902.543.8181 Fax: 902.543.7123 Web Site: www.modl.ca
August 10, 2023
Warden Allen Webber & Council
Municipality of the District of Chester
151 King St PO Box 369
Chester NS BOJ 1JO
Dear Warden Webber:
RE: 2023/24 REMO Budget Allocation:
At the July 17, 2023, Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO) Advisory Committee
meeting, the Committee passed the following motion:
that the REMO Advisory Committee recommend to the partner Councils that at the end of
each fiscal year, any unspent REMO funds remain with REMO, to be placed in a reserve for
emergency spending."
Please forward this motion to your Council for consideration and approval. Once approved,
please forward a copy of Council's motion to Angela Henhoeffer, Lunenburg County Emergency
Management Coordinator (angela.henhoeffer@modl.ca) for insertion on a future REMO agenda.
Sincerely,
CD---,
Tom MacEwan
Chief Administrative Officer
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cc: Angela Henhoeffer, REMC
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Public Works
Highway Planning and Design
July 19, 2023
Dear Sir/Madame,
1672 Granville Street
PO Box 186
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada B3J 21\ 12
You are receiving this letter because your property is within the project area of the future Highway 103
Hubbards to Chester (Exit 6 and Exit 8) twinning project. The Nova Scotia Department of Public Works
DPW) is currently in the planning stages for this project and the consultants will complete non-invasive
environmental and archaeological surveys on the project area in Summer 2023.
The existing two-lane highway between Exit 6 and Exit 8 warrants twinning due to increased traffic volumes.
Two new twinned lanes will be constructed to the north of the existing lanes separated by an open median.
The Highway 103 Hubbards to Chester Twinning Project will greatly improve highway safety through the
following project components:
A new interchange structure at Exit 7. Exit 7 will be converted from the trumpet shaped interchange
to a more traditional diamond interchange,
Two new roundabouts at the North-East and South-West of Exit 8 eastbound and westbound
ramps,
Twinned highway lanes continuing from the Ingramport to Hubbards section to Exit 7 and eventually
Exit 8 will increase efficiency and allow passing opportunities,
The separation of eastbound and westbound vehicles by an open median will significantly reduce
the potential for head-on collisions,
Elimination of all existing at -grade access points to make it a controlled access highway will reduce
potential collisions.
The current preliminary project layout is shown in Figures 1, 2 (attached).
Our consultants, Dillon Consulting, Stantec, Englobe and Davis Maclntyre & Associates will be working on
behalf of DPW and will be conducting non-invasive environmental and archeological field studies
throughout the project area. Dillion Consulting will be contacting and following up with the homeowners on
behalf of DPW. These field studies will begin in the Summer and follow through to the end of 2023. To
support the planning work for the project we are seeking permission for DPW and the consultants, to
complete general walkovers with no ground disturbance throughout this period. To provide consent for
the walkovers please complete and return the consent and property owner information form on
page 5 at your earliest convenience.
As the project progresses, additional details will be shared with the public and an opportunity to leave
comments will be provided. Please note that the environment studies represent continued planning efforts
of the proposed project, which is currently programmed to start construction in 2024-25 as a major
construction project on the Five -Year Highway Improvement Plan.
If you have any questions or concerns related to the environmental or archeological field studies, please
contact:
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NOVA SCOTIA
Public Works
Highway Planning and Design
DPW Contract Manager:
Shivani Gilhotra
Environmental Engineer
902) 399-4315
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Dillon Consulting:
Olivia Butty
Project Manager
902) 450-5015 (ext. 5071)
1672 Granville Street
PO Box 186
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada B3J 21\12
Land requirements for the project are still under review and are expected to be established by Fall/Winter
2023. DPW property representatives will be in contact with landowners impacted as property requirements
are confirmed following the planning work.
General enquiries about that project can be sent to Hwy103Twinning(a)novascotia.ca
Sincerely,
Nova Scotia Department of Public Works
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Property PID (If known)
Mailing Address (If different)
City/Town
Postal Code
Phone No. Home ( ) Mobile ( )
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I would like to be notified by email with future project information such as public information sessions.
Consent Form
Please complete and check one of the following options.
I, , am the owner of the property identified above and am aware that DPW
and their consultants, Dillon Consulting, Stantec, Englobe and Davis Maclntyre & Associates will be
completing non-invasive environmental and archeological field studies respectively within the project
area for the proposed new Highway 103 Hubbards to Chester Twinning between the period of spring
2023 and December 2023.
I hereby grant permission to DPW and DPW's employees, contractors, and invitees to enter
on and have access to the property for non-invasive environmental and archeological field
studies (the "Work"). The Work shall be conducted in a manner so as to not unreasonably
interfere with the owner's use of the property.
It is understood that the property owner shall not be responsible or liable for any damage to
property or injury or death of persons caused by the willful act or negligence of DPW and
DPW's employees, contractors and invitees occurring on the Property during the performance
of any part or portion of the Work by DPW or its employees, contractors, or invitees.
I do not grant permission to DPW and DPW's employees, contractors, and invitees to enter
on and have access to the property for non-invasive environmental and archeological field
studies (the 'Work").
Signature of Owner
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Pam Myra (she/her)
From:Sharon Church
Sent:August 3, 2023 10:34 AM
To:Chris Campbell
Cc:Allen Webber; Pam Myra (she/her); Tara Maguire
Subject:Re: Stanford Lake
Chris:
Thank you for the comments. I am forwarding this on so it can be added to the council agenda in September.
Regards,
Sharon Church
Sent from my iPhone
SHARON CHURCH
District #7
902-275-2281
902-277-1301
Consider the environment. Do you really need to print this email?
> On Aug 3, 2023, at 10:22 AM, Chris Campbell <campbell@ramoak.com> wrote:
>
> ** EXTERNAL EMAIL **
> Please do not open attachments or click links from an unknown or suspicious origin.
>
>
> Hi Sharon and Allen,
>
> I would like to request that something be done about the water exit from Stanford Lake. Since I moved here in 2010 it
has flooded on three occasions, the first two didn’t flood me but did flood some other folks basements, and this last
event flooded many people on the lake, me included. If the railway bed had more culvert cut through it the lake
wouldn’t flood, which is what I’d like to see. Whether it’s replacing the culverts with an opening and a bridge, or adding
a third culvert higher up on the causeway or some other solution, there needs to be a way to let water out of here
before it floods us out.
>
> Recognizing that, there also needs to be a better way to handle the water downstream of the rails-to-trails, as it needs
to get out under the 3 and Victoria Rd. bridge - so I believe a comprehensive solution to the upland water getting to the
sea is required. This won’t be the last time this sort of event happens, and if we don’t act now we are just setting
ourselves up for a bigger disaster down the road.
>
> I would like to hear what the council plans to do about this situation, and how I can help.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris
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