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HomeMy Public PortalAboutC A 2014-01-09MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER CHESTER MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 8:45 a.m. AGENDA 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER. 2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: 2.1 Council - Thursday, December 12, 2013 2.2 Public Hearing - Monday, December 23, 2013 3. MATTERS ARISING: 3.1 Date for Public Hearing - Housekeeping Amendments 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 4.1 Village Planning Advisory Committee - Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - Councillor Armstrong 4.2 Any Other Reports S. CORRESPONDENCE /GRANTS: 5.1 Correspondence from Village of Chester Commission dated December 12, 2013 regarding Waste Collection. 5.2 Correspondence from Village of Chester Commission dated December 12, 2013 regarding the request for Operational Grant for Lido Pool. 5.3 Grant Application Request - Blandford and Area Historical Society dated December 1, 2013. 5.4 Advertising Request - Police Association of Nova Scotia dated December 16, 2013 regarding Annual Charity Benefit Hockey Game. 6, NEW BUSINESS: 6.1 Parking ban signage /Village. 7. ADJOURNMENT. APPOINTMENT 9:00 a.m. Carol Nauss, Chester Municipal Heritage Society, update. In Camera following regular session under Section 22 of the MGA if required Page 1 of 1 7 MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER Minutes of Meeting of COUNCIL Held in Council Chambers at 151 King Street, Street, Chester, NS On Thursday, December 12, 2013 The meeting was called to order at 8:53 a.m. PRESENT Councillors Warden Allen Webber Councillor Tina Connors Councillor Andre Veinotte Councillor Robert Myra Deputy Warden Floyd Shatford Councillor Sharon Church - Cornelius Councillor Brad Armstrong Staff Erin Beaudin, CAD Pamela Myra, Municipal Cleric Cindy Hannaford, Executive Secretary Jennifer Veinotte, Communications Officer Samuel Lamey, Municipal Solicitor There were no members of the press or public present in the gallery. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 2.1 Council - Wednesday, November 28, 2013 2013 -S74 MOVED by Councillor Armstrong, SECONDED by Councillor Myra the minutes of the November 28, 2013 meeting of Council be approved as circulated." MATTERS ARISING There were no matters arising at this time. COMMITTEE REPORTS 4.1 Committee of the Whole - November 21, 2013 - Warden Webber It was noted that the motions were previously approved at the Council meeting on November 28, 2013. 2013 -575 MOVED by Deputy Warden Stratford, SECONDED by Councillor Church- Cornelius that the minutes of the November 21, 2013 meeting of Committee of the Whole be accepted as presented. CARRIED. 4.2 Committee of the Whole - December S, 2013 - Warden Webber 2013.576 MOVED by Deputy Warden Stratford, SECONDED by Councillor Church- Cornelius the recommendations from the December 5, 2013 meeting of Committee of the Whole be approved as follows: 2013 -565 -"...award Tender No. T- 2013 -020 Supply of a Four Wheel Drive Public Works Truck to Connel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Middleton, Nova Scotia for the amount of $34,125.00 plus HST." 2031 -566 - "...the Municipality continue with Standard Life for the Municipality's Pension Plan for staff for the time being and continue to look at possibilities of joining other municipalities in a group plan with a third party administrator to act as trustee." 448 Council (Continued) Thursday, December 12, 2013 2013 -567 - "...approve the recommendations to correct the number of units and street name as follows and to hold a public hearing: Robert G. Cragg - apartment buildings on one lot: 52 Duke Street- 6 Units 52 Duke Street- 2 Units 37 Water Street - 4 units." 2013 -568 - "...accept the Village Planning Advisory Committee's assertion of the intent to include the subject use a s a prior exiting use in the Village Area Land Use By -Law and amend Schedule "C" accordingly (housekeeping amendment)." 2013 -569 - "...hold the public hearings on January 9, 2014 at 8:45 a.m. to amend Schedule "C" of the Village Area Land Use By -Law to correct the following: Robert G. Cragg- apartment buildings on one lot: 52 Duke Street - 6 Units 52 Duke Street - 2 Units 37 Water Street - 4 units And include a portion of the Chester Legion in Schedule "C" as a prior existing use." 2013 -570 - "...provide Council Grants to the following organizations: St. Stephen's Musical Friends - $2,500.00 Friends of 250th Legacy Park Society - $3,500.00 New Ross District Museum Society - $3,000.00." 2013 -571 - "...convene "Iit Camera" as per Section 22 of the Municipal Government Act to discuss contract negotiations and a personnel matter." 2013 -572 - "...finalize and sign the Memorandum with Church Memorial Park as outlined." CARRIED. 4,3 Lunenburg County VON- Councillor Connors Councillor Connors reported that the VON Board approved 2014/15 Fund Development Plan. She also indicated that the board was successful in recruiting a youth board member from Parkview and noted that the board looks at each high school for students for an annual term. 4.3 Lunenburg County Seniors Safety Advisory Board -- Councillor Connors Councillor Connors reported that there is full cooperation and representation from all Municipalities in Lunenburg County. She indicated that duties will rotate rather than electing a chair and the responsibilities will be hosted by each Municipality. She noted that the next meeting will be chaired in Chester. 4.4 Church Memorial Park - Councillor Church - Cornelius Councillor Church- Cornelius reported the following: • new chair /board members • revamping and updating of website • looking for hockey photos for on website • next meeting expected in January 4.6 REMO - Deputy Warden Shatford Deputy Warden Shatford reported that the list of comfort stations for the Municipality has some blanks and asked if everyone can submit their information soon. 4.7 AAirfield Engineers - Councillor Myra Councillor Myra reported that the Committee has lots of work to do but is lacking in staff to do it and lacking in recruits due to cut backs. He noted that it is impossible to handle requests received because of the lack of staff and noted that they are in need of new recruits. 449 Council (Continued) Thursday, December 12, 2013 5.1 Correspondence from Marlene Fenn, Western Shore dated December 2, 2013 requesting permission to reconnect her sump pump to sewage system. The Director of Public Works reviewed the information included in the December 10, 2013 report regarding 6486 Highway 3, Western Shore - Sump Pump Connection as follows: • background • discussion • implications • recommendations After a lengthy discussion and reviewing the recommendations presented by the Director of Public Works, the following motion was made. 2013 -577 MOVED by Councillor Vehnotte, SECONDED by Councillor Church- Cornelius that the request from Marlene Fenn of Western Shore to reconnect her sump pump to sewage system be rejected. Deputy Warden Shatfo d indicated that he will not support the motion and would like to provide a six months for a solution. A recorded vote was requested. Councillor Myra also indicated that he is not in support of the motion and would like to give Ms. Fenn time. In Favour: Councillor Veinotte, Councillor Church - Cornelius, Councillor Connors, Warden Webber, Councillor Armstrong. Opposed: Councillor Myra, Deputy Warden Stratford. MOTION CARRIED. 5.2 Correspondence from the Town of Yarmouth dated November 14, 2013 regarding the return of the Yarmouth- New England Ferry Service and Federal funding to renovate the existing terminal in preparation for startup in May, 2014. This was considered information. 5.3 Correspondence from Region 6 Solid Waste Management dated November 25, 2013 regarding motion to accept Operations Budget and Education Budget for budget year 2014/2015. 2013 -578 MOVED by Councillor Church- Cornelius, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford accept the Region 6 Solid Waste Management Operation Budget in the amount of $124,804 and Education Budget in the amount of $65,813 for the budget year 2014 /201S. CARRIED. 5.4 Correspondence from NS Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Capital Programs dated November 29, 2013 regarding Cost Shared Paving and Repaving of J -Class Subdivision Streets. Submit a prioritized list of streets for consideration due no later than January 31 2014 It was noted that this is for information purposes only unless someone has a reason to provide a list of road names. It was noted that a letter of response be sent to the NS Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal indicating that the Municipality is not interested in submitting a prioritized list of streets for this upcoming year. 5.5 Correspondence from Our Health Centre dated November 28, 2013 regarding request for funding. 450 Council (Continued) Thursday, December 12, 2013 After reviewing the request for funding from Our Health Centre the following motion was made. 2013 -579 MOVED by Councillor Veinotte, SECONDED by Councillor Myra that the request from Our Health Centre in the amount of $1,000,000.00 be referred to the budget process. CARRIED. It was noted to send a letter of response to Dan Green and advise him that the request has been referred to the budget process for 2014/15. Warden Webber indicated that all of Council believe it is a good project, the question is the amount. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Lordly Park It was noted that a resolution is required to authorize the execution of agreement and deed for the sale of Lordly Park to the Heritage Society. It was noted that when the Municipality receives the $80,000 for Lordly Park the Municipality will turn over the deed. 2013 -580 MOVED by Councillor Armstrong, SECONDED by Councillor Myra authorize the execution of the Agreement to sell land at 82 Union Street, Chester to the Chester Municipal Heritage Society PID #60089760 in the amount of $80,000 and authorize the Warden and Municipal Clerk to sign the documents. CARRIED. The CAD indicated a resolution will be needed to write off the remaining amount of interest and penalties and noted that she will bring back the amount to Council. A ten minute break was held. 2013 -581 MOVED by Councillor Myra, SECONDED by Councillor Armstrong the meeting convene "In Camera" to legal opinion on Tender T- 201.3 -016 Cell 3. CARRIED. After a brief meeting held "In Camera" the meeting reconvened in Regular Session with all members present. 2013 -582 MOVED by Councilor Church-Cornelius, SECONDED by Councillor Areastrongthat the Tender T- 2013 -016 - Cell 3 be cancelled and re- tendered in the New Year. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS (continued) 6.2 FCM Sustainability Conference in PEI - Warden Webber Warden Webber indicated that there is a sustainability conference being held February 11 -13, 2014 in PEI. He indicated that the conference is close therefore it is a better opportunity to participate. it was noted that the Municipal Clerk will resend the UNSM email and at next meeting Council it can be discussed whether Councillors want to attend or not. The Municipal Cleric will need to know to register and book roans. Councillor Myra indicated that he would like to attend. The CAD noted that the sessions are very good. Councillor Connors indicated that she would prefer attending the Tourism Conference as she has attended it for the past 18 years. 2013 -583 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Myra the meeting adjourn. CARRIED. (10:24 a.m.) Allen Webber Pamela Myra Warden Municipal Clerk Z.z MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER PUBLIC HEARING — TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS AMENDMENTS TO MUNICPAL PLANNING STRATEGY 9A.0 AND SECONDARY PLANNING STRATEGY 3.9 Held in Council Chambers at 151 King Street, Street, Chester, NS On Monday, December 23, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m, PRESENT Councillors Warden Allen Webber Councillor Brad Armstrong Deputy Warden Floyd Shatford Councillor Sharon Church- Cornelius Councillor Robert Myra Councillor Andre Veinotte Councillor Tina Connors Staff Pamela Myra, Municipal Clerk William DeGrace, Senior Planner Tara Maguire, Director of Community Dev. Sam Lamey, Municipal Solicitor Press No Press in attendance Public There was one member from the Chester Basin Volunteer Fire Department at the meeting. There were no other members of the public in the public gallery. 1) AGENDA a) The Chairperson indicated thatthe reason for the meetingwas a request for letter of concurrence to Industry Canada for the installation of a 15.54 metre radio communications pole /antenna to be located on Hillcrest Road property identified as PID 60100492 by the Chester Basin Volunteer Fire Department. b) General Rules of Conduct were reviewed. 2) REPORT OF THE CLERK Applicant: Fire Protection Commission for District IV Application Date: 15 October 2013 Nature of Application: Request for a letter of concurrence to Industry Canada with regard to the installation of a 15.54 -metre (51 -foot) pole and antenna on a lot located on Hillcrest Road, Chester Bain, 0.9 km north of Highway 103, identified as PID60100492. (B) MEETING DATES Planning Advisory Committee (Municipal): 29 October 2013 Council: 14 November 2014 Public Information Meeting: 2 December 2013 (C) DOCUMENTATION Reports: 25 October 2013 (report to Planning Advisory Committee) Advertisements: Progress Bulletin on 20 and 27 November 2013 Notification of Public Hearingand Public Information Meeting: Area residents and property owners to 46,62 metre radius of proposed pole (3x height) Fees paid: By cheque on 4 June 2013 (D) WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED None were received. 3) COMMENTS BY SOLICITOR The Solicitor indicated the matter was properly before Council, Council - Public Hearing (Continued) Thursday, December 23, 2013 452 4) OVERVIEW BY PLANNER The Senior Planner briefly outlined the location indicating it is the Fire Department's second attempt at a location. The locations meets all requirements and permits have been received. Councilor Armstrong asked if there were any barriers to the tower and it was noted it would be at the top of a pole and specialized equipment would be required to climb it. Warden Webber indicated he had one call from a resident but once the caller was provided with the information there were no issues. 5) PRESENTATION BY APPLICANT The applicant did not have any further information to add. 6) COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON THE PROPOSAL There were no members of the public in attendance. 7) CLOSING REMARKS The Warden indicated that the matter was now before Council for consideration. 8) DECISION OF COUNCIL / DEFERMENT OF DECISION 2013-584 MOVED by Councillor Church- Cornelius, SEC ONDED by Councillor Armstrong that Council write a letter of concurrence for the Radio - communications antenna proposed by the Fire Protection Commission for District IV (Chester Basin) on lands located on Hillcrest Road, Chester Basin, identified as PID 60100492. CARRIED. 2013 -585 MOVED by Councillor Church - Cornelius, SECONDED by Councillor Armstrong the meeting adjourn. CARRIED. (6:37p.m.) Allen Webber Pamela Myra Warden Municipal Clerk DATE: TO: FROM: DEPARTMENT: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND: MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER MEMORANDUM 2 January 2014 Erin Beaudin, CAO Bill DeGrace, Senior Planner Community Development Public Hearing - Housekeeping Amendments 0 At its meeting of 12 December 2013, Council set a Public Hearing date of 9 January 2014 to consider any submissions regarding proposed housekeeping amendments to Schedule "C" of the Village Area Land Use By -law: "List of Prior Existing Uses," The proposed amendments were to list a commercial use as a prior existing use in the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #44) building, 14 Union Street, and to correct two typographical errors regarding apartment buildings on one lot on Duke and Water Streets. Regretfully, I must advise that the Notice of Public Hearing did not meet its required publication date in the local press. Accordingly, Council is requested to set a new Public Hearing date. RECOMMENDATION: Staff suggests 30 January 2014, 8:4S a.m. as Public Hearing date for this matter. Bill DeGrace, MCIP, LPP Senior Planner � MOTIONS FOR COUNCIL'S CONSIDERATION FROM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 VILLAGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING 2013 -586 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOVED by Councillor Armstrong, SECONDED by Brenda Mulrooney that the minutes of the October 30, 2013 meeting of the Village Planning Advisory Committee be approved with the following amendments to read as follows: Page 421, sixth paragraph: "...The Chair advised this Committee has the ability to propose changes to the Planning Strategy and that a review was coming up in the near future "; Page 421, under "Other Planning Matters ", last sentence: "She further commented that for comparison, Grand Pre is not considered a cultural landscape but the view towards Blomidon is considered as such." CARRIED. 2013 -587 APPLICATION FROM ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #44 - REZONING MOVED by Ray Cambria, SECONDED BY Councillor Armstrong that a recommendation be made to consider the application from the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #44, as changed from a rezoning of the entire propertyto an identification of the part of the building in question as having a prior existing use as a Personal Service shop and that the prior existing use be allowed. CARRIED. 2013 -588 ADJOURNMENT MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER Minutes of Meeting of VILLAGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Held at the Council Chambers, 151 King Street, Chester, NS On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 The meeting was called to order at 4:45p.m. PRESENT Members Carol Nauss, Chairperson Councillor Brad Armstrong Councillor Sharon Church- Cornelius Ray Cambria Karl Hume Brenda Mulrooney Staff Samuel Jamey, Municipal Solicitor Bill DeGrace, Senior Planner Tara Maguire, Director of Community Development Rose Holden, Recording Secretary Regrets Warden Allen Webber Public Four members of the public were present. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 2.1 Approval of the Minutes After discussion, the Village PAC made the following motion. 2013 -586 MOVED by Councillor Armstrong, SECONDED by Brenda Mulrooneythat the minutes of the October 30, 2013 meeting of the Village Planning Advisory Committee be approved with the following amendments to read as follows: Page 421, sixth paragraph: "...The Chair advised this Committee has the ability to propose changes to the Planning Strategy and that a review was coming up in the near future "; Page 421, under "Other Planning Matters ", last sentence: "She further commented that for comparison, Grand Pre is not considered a cultural landscape but the view towards Blomidon is considered as such." CARRIED. HEIGHT DEFINITION The Director advised a Staff Report should be ready for the December, 2013 or January, 2014 Village PAC meeting. She further advised the recommendation from the Village PAC had been presented to Council, however, Council referred the matter back to the Village PAC for further discussion and information. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #44 - ZONING AMENDMENT: INSTITUTIONAL TO CENTRAL COMMERCIAL The Senior Planner reviewed his report in relation to the application from the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #44, requesting a Zoning Amendment for their building at 14 Union Street, Chester, to be zoned Central Commercial from Institutional. Village Planning Advisory Committee November 27, 2013 454 Bill DeGrace advised the recommendation from staff is that the proposed amendment to zone the property as commercial is consistent with the intent of the Secondary Planning Strategy. The Committee discussed the application and possible future effects it could have on the Village if the property were to be rezoned to commercial. A question was raised as to whether this should be a prior existing use and was missed at the last review. The Director suggested that if the Committee felt this was an oversight when Schedule C was created then this property could be added as a prior existing use. This could probably be done as a housekeeping amendment. The Solicitor suggested obtaining further documentation prior to this amendment. The Chair asked if anyone from the public in attendance wished to address this issue. Marian Friday -Cook, Past President of Branch 44 Chester Legion, spoke to the Committee regarding the zoning amendment request. There were no other comments from the public in attendance. There was no one from the gallery who requested to address this issue. 2013 -587 MOVED by Ray Cambria, SECONDED BY Councillor Armstrong that a recommendation be made to consider the application from the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #44, as changed from a rezoning of the entire property to an identification of the part of the building in question as having a prior existing use as a Personal Service shop and that the prior existing use be allowed. CARRIED. OTHER PLANNING MATTERS There were none. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The date of the next meeting is scheduled for January 22W, 2014 @ 4:30pm. Councillor Armstrong commented that he had spoken with the Deputy Chief regarding the "height issue" and it was confirmed by the Deputy Chief that the fire department cannot fight a fire higher than 33' from the ground. ADJOURMENT The Chair wished everyone a Merry Christmas. 2013 -588 MOVED by Karl Hume, the meeting adjourn. (5:20 p.m.) Carol Nauss Rose Holden Chairperson Administrative Assistant December 12, 2013 Village of Chester PO Box 620, Chester NS BOJ IJO Telephone (902) 275 -4482 Fax (902) 275 -2021 vehester@bellaliant.net Municipality of the District of Chester 151 King St PO Box 20, Chester, NS BOJ 1J0 Attention: Erin Beaudin Chief Administrative Officer Dear Erin, 0 Further to our letter dated October 7 'h, 2013, in a motion passed at our monthly meeting on December 11 "', the Village of Chester Commission wishes to advise that we feel we have no choice but to continue with the existing arrangement for garbage collection. That is to say that we do not intend to burden the residents of the Village with duplicate collections, by the Village and the Municipality. Our intention was to provide service in the Village in relation to its unique needs, different from the rural areas of our Municipality. In obtaining pricing from three different suppliers, we have found that the passible savings to the residents would have been significantly lower that our current costs. We ask that the Municipality investigate every means of lowering the cost of waste collection. As always, we remain committed to working with the Municipality to help build a strong working relationship and ensure our residents interests always be the motivation. Very best regards, C�C�✓ Cl �(X Brenda Mulrooney Chair The Village of Chester Commission PO Box 620 Chester, NS BOJ IJO Tel (902) 275 -4482 Fax (902) 275 -2021 vchesten`abellallant. net Municipality of the District of Chester 151 King St PO Box 20, Chester, NS BOJ IJO December 12, 2013 Re: Operational Grant Attention: Erin Beaudin Chief Administrative Officer Dear Erin, CJ As you may be aware, the Lido Pool, which was turned over to the Village from the Municipality, has had a complete overhaul. A public washroom was added to the facility, fencing was installed, the floor of the pool was replaced and the walls inspected to ensure the ongoing integrity of the structure. The majority of the cost for this work was covered by the residents in the Village. We are proud of the end result from all the hard work and costs, and readily provide the whole Municipality with the use of this facility at no charge. Since the renovations, the cost to run the pool has risen. It is for this reason that we are writing to ask that the Municipality share the cost with the Village residents. Increasing operational costs have caused an increase in the tax rate for the pool and other than an operational grant; the only other choice would be a user fee to anyone living outside of the Village. Understandably, this could be misinterpreted by these users and may result in all sorts of undesirable outcomes. This seems unacceptable to us on every level. We hope the Municipality feels that same way and will provide the necessary additional monetary help that will ensure our Lido Pool remains a part of our community. Looking forward, there are additional improvements to be made; changing rooms, safety hand rails for children and seniors entering the pool to name a couple. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Best regards, 7�-7 Brenda Mulrooney Chair The Village of Chester Commission n.o: e _ /9 //,/ 66� o MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICTi.OF CHESTER GRANT APPLICATION FORM Council and Tourism Grant Requests 1 1 Council Grants are provided at the discretion of Council for non - profit organizations benefiting the residents of the Municipality of the District of Chester. PLEASE NOTE: 1. PLEASE NOTE: Organizations are only eligible for ONE grant from the Municipality per fiscal year which is April 1 to March 31 in any given year (that ONE grant could be from Council, the Recreation & Parks Department, or Tourism). The Recreation & Parks Department has its own application form. 2. You must be a non - profit, volunteer organization. 3. Your primary purpose must be to operate, sponsor or encourage programs, activities or facilities within the Municipality of the District of Chester. 4. A group that does not fit items 2 or 3, but are the only group in the area providing the service may be considered. 5. Financial assistance should not be anticipated on an annual basis. Name of Organization Applying Awb A f CA &Aj r;A')7iJ 7116Tn97YCAL &ALIErl Contact Person bno��' L&19'll GNt� Position with Organization Mailing Address Q'i °l' r�dL'cpYG lasil0 1 �9h1r�1`vR� P�s9l liurr%cf9zv'� YS�i Incorporation Number and date of Incorporation date with Registry of Joint Stocks r Phone: (7b z) 4225 2 (,53 Fax: Email: �y� Date: Type of Grant (see page 3 `Cu iT U L� L U Council Grant _ 611 Tourism Grant Signature of Signing Officer(s) and their position with Organization: Name Signature Position Page 1 of 3 ORGANIZATION AND /OR EVENT INFORMATION: 1. Purpose or objectives) of Organization (i.e. mission statement): 7o At %ENE leN�W 17(:i6 or 1146 U11,570#> ee)~ E2+.r W2KC262 2. Written outline of the project and its benefits to residents (please attach separately if insufficient space). 3. How much money are you requesting? 4. 5. 7. fof -)12 be fund raised? How do you plan to spend any Council Grant dollars received? Please attach a project budget If requesting more LJ F /3C/7 a F? Is there a deadline for your grant request or a date of an event to be considered? J ��t2oi4��r������r��bEgTg���t���e2LIC& 1,0H. 8. Is there additional information that may support your grant application? Please attach letters of support, etc. ASE° A((jr "ti EYY7 LrSr gcf nTEf�S 9. Did your organization receive funds last year from the Municipality of the District of Chester? Yes _. Council Grant OR Recreation Grant — OR Tourism Grant No If yes, how much? (Attach copy of report) DID YOU INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION: ❑ A written outline of the project and its benefits to residents ❑ Project budget including Revenues and Expenses (for requests exceeding $1,000.00) ❑ Financial Statements (for projects exceeding $5,000.00) ❑ Incorporation Number (if applicable) ❑ List of Directors ❑ Application signed by signing officer(s) ❑ Copy of report regarding previous year's grant (if a grant was received lastyear) 1'A/A- If you require assistance, please contact the Municipal Office at Phone (902) 275 -3554 Fax (902) 275 -4771 Email pin ra @chester ca REPORT TO COUNCIL - HOW WAS YOUR EVENT AND HOW WERE THE FUNDS SPENT? Following your event or upon the completion of your project it is requested that you provide a very brief report regarding the project and how the Grant money was spent. The Municipality is now subject to audits by the Municipal Auditor General and maybe required to provide proof of how funds have been allocated. As well, any organization receiving funds from the Municipality may be subject to an audit by the Municipal Auditor General in order to determine whether the funds received from the Municipality were spent as intended. If a follow -up report is not received future requests may he affected. Please forward the report to the following: Municipal Clerk "Grant Report" Municipality of the District of Chester PO Box 369 Chester, NS BOJ 1J0 TYPES OF GRANTS Council Grant: If your organization falls within one of the following, you would apply for a Council Grant: • Essential Services • Regional Services • Local Non - Profit • Community Halls • National, Provincial, Cultural, or Health Services Tourism Grant: If your organization contributes to an increase in visitation while sustaining the unique cultural and natural environment of the Municipality, then your application will be considered under a tourism gran OFFICE USE ONLY ❑ Essential Services ❑ Regional Services ❑ Local Non - Profit ❑ Community Halls ❑ National /Provincial, Cultural /Health Services ❑ Report Received Page 3 of 3 BLANDFORD INTERPRETIVE PANELS BUDGET: (ANTICIPATED FUNDING) Chester Municipal Tourism Dept. $2000.00 Aspotogan Heritage Trust $2400.00 St. Margarets Bay Regional Tourism Development Association $1000.00 Nova Scotia Government Tourism Department First Imporessions Programme $5400.00 TOTAL INCOME $10,800.00 Manufacture and installation: $10,800.00 by: Sperry Design (inc. fabrication and installation) Net Balance: NiL MAY /OCT/ 13 Blandford And Area Historical Society Financial Report Opening Balance: May /13 $ 829.85 INCOME: Cage Rental AAC 100.00 Membership 45.00 Book Sales 150.00 Aspotogan HTS Grant 500.00 Quilt Show Tea and Sale Fundraiser 900.00 Workers Compensation Refund 104.01 Donations 375.00 TOTAL INCOME: $ 2174.01 Cage Rental Comm.Centre Board of Directors 262.50 Software /Anti Virus 52.29 Lordly House Donation 300.00 Lighthouse Publishing: Book order 322.00 Bank Fees April- October /13 X $ 5.95 41.65 Donation to ARA Comm. Picnic 60.00 AAC /Art Stand rentals for Quilt Show 50.00 Board of Directors Room Rentals (meetings) 255.88 Royal Nova Scotia Historical Soc Membership 25.00 TOTAL EXPENSES: $ 1550.44 Prepared by Jayne Campbell Tres. CLOSING BALANCE $ 1453.42 7�% /m BLANDFORD INTERPRETIVE PANELS AT VIEWPOINT PEOPLE IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED PANELS: NAME I VE cl ADDRESS TUBE & DATE -5(5> CA vt:�( - jej"'Wo-, 12 BLANDFORD INTERPRETIVE PANELS AT VIEWPOINT People in support of the proposed panels: Mvl /I t^ t vx s'c. ewl"gR - o-� Gko�5 i7t 1/717 /v[^' +c/.Px / &Ild l6i (3 0.02 .tyiu. A c,JW7 � BLANDFORD INTERPRETIVE, PANELS AT VIEWPOINT &2 7� / /a(j / /' /�/ ELANDFORD INTERPRETIVE PANELS AT VIEWPOINT PEOPLE IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED PANELS: , ,�A--� - fIa . ^qnT � NG ,1 b z lie 114 a l INS Anna- S ca.C4 / q I C. , .�,A61:71-11 ADDRESS SIGNATURE & DATE o.t�1` JV47 �5 T y /UC-L -St ti ° %L ✓U �G7 �iaN`I NW`( 329 �landiror� , &,J'4- i /l ) 6 I"' 7 Lees Lane, Blandford RRl Hubbards, Nova Scotia BOJ 1TO Telephone: 1- 902- 228 -2235 September 11, 2013 Trudy Curly 101 Queen Street, Chester, Nova Scotia BOJ ITO Telephone: 275 -4802 Dear Trudy: RE. HISTORICAL PLAQUES AROUND SOUTH COAST I am trying to "fund" two additional plaques regarding historical locations in Blandford. They would be sited alongside the existing plaques at the Blandford viewpoint which were put there approximately 10 years ago. The viewpoint which now has two picnic benches and garbage box arranged througlh our councillor Andre Veinot in July 2013. I am informed from the office of Tourism Minister Steele that funding must be from a non -profit organization. As such I would like to apply as an adjunct of "Destination Bluenose Coast" and therefore would like your agreement. I have initially sourced funding availability and have application forms: "Aspotogan Hertitage Trust" "Chester Municipal Recreation Department" "Tourism Development fund - Nova Scotia" "St'. Margarets Bay Regional Tourism Development Ass'n (There may be others) I have prepared the initial copy for the proposed plaques (copies sent to Mr. Steele, Ms. Denise Peterson, Mr Andre Veinot) and would be pleased to present them to you. ` Yours truly, cc: Councillor Veinot, Ms. Denise Peterson, ✓) NOVACO� Yt�. Economic and Rural I)evel0l7ment and Tourism Tmtrisrn Division August 30, 2013 Ms. Maureen Zinck 7 Lees Lane Blandford, Hubbards RR 1 Nova Scotia BOJ 1TO Dear Ms. Zinck: World Trade and Convention Ceartre 1800 Argyle Street PC Box 456 Halifax, NS 82) 225 Canada I'm writing to follow -up on your letter from Minister Steele of August 23, 2013 and phone call I received on August 30 regarding the opportunity to add two historical interpretive Panels to the viewpoint area in Blandford. As mentioned, the Tourism Development Investment Fund does provide funding for interpretive panels, however, projects are required to demonstrate fit with an existing plan for the region, and be directed to a tourism audience. Additional program information is available in the attached First Impressions Program: Guidelines and Application Fom7. Please note that the funding program closed on June 28, 2013. When details on next fiscal year's funding are finalized, information will be available online at htt isi,nagen . ca/ tourism- develoa�ment- investmeril -fund before April 1, 2014. I encourage you to discuss your idea with Trudi Curley, Coordinator, Destination Bluenose Coast to determine how panels in Blandford may fit into a larger tourism project in the region. Trudi can be contacted at (902) 275 -4802. If you are focused solely on two interpretation panels, rather than a larger project, you may wish to investigate other sources of funding at the municipal or regional level. Another provincial funding opportunity that may be of interest is the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage's Main Street program, which will be finalized by March 2014. For more information, please contact Craig Beaton at (902) 424 -8443 or tLeatoncd @Co_v_,ns.ca. I encourage you to find out more about these programs though the above contacts. If you'd like to further discuss the fit of your idea with Tourism Development Investment funding, please contact me at (902) 424 -4646. Sincer ly, Hdahei Yule Tourism Development Officer cc: Trudi Curley, Destination Bluenose Coast Encl. IVOvA s"IA Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Office of the Minister 1660 Hollis Street, Suite 600, Centennial Building, PO Box 2311, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B31 3C8, Telephone 902 424 -5790 Fax 902 424 -0514 www.gov.ns.ca /econ AUG 2 3 2013 Ms. Maureen Zinck Ref. #28341 7 Lees Lane RR 1 Blandford Hubbards, Nova Scotia BOJ 1TO Dear Ms. Zinck: Thank you for your letter of July 22, 2013 regarding the opportunity to add two historical interpretive panels to the viewpoint area in Blandford. The Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism recognizes the value of Nova Scotia's unique cultural heritage. Your request for support for interpretive panels featuring the Granville Gates Fish Plant and Rum - Runners House has been reviewed by staff under current funding programs within our Department. If plaques or interpretive panels are part of a larger community project focused on attracting visitors to the Blandford region, you may wish to consider applying to the Tourism Development Investment Fund. Details on this program are available at: https: / /novascotiatourismagency cal tourism - development - investment -fund I appreciate you taking the time to bring this opportunity to our attention. If you'd like to further discuss your project with staff, please contact Heather Yule, Tourism Development Officer at (902) 424 -4646 or yulehdc(a)gov.ns ca. Thank you for your interest in sharing Blandford's heritage with visitors to Nova Scotia. Sincerely, ram Steele ster c: Honourable Denise Pete rson - Rafuse, MLA, Chester— St. Margaret's Bay Andre Veinotte, Councillor, Blandford Area and Chester Heather Yule, Tourism Development Officer Wuterlronl uewlopmenl OM T L CoryomtionLlmitbtl n I n „e,„ nnov <xcorP 1 i/ Nava Sootienusiness Inc. August 1 ", 2013 Ms. Maureen Zinck 7 Lees Lane Blandford, NS BOJ 1T0 Dear Ms. Zinck: v IIoose of Assembly Nova Scotia U w'z +3. ry.'7 Thank you so much for your letter concerning the look -off in Blandford and the desire to have two additional plaques concerning the history of the community added to the present site. My constituency assistant was in Blandford last week and took some additional pictures. We are in the process of talking with the department to determine how we go about providing this additional information on the community's heritage. It should be noted that when the present signs were erected that several groups partnered to complete the project. Therefore, it might be the case of doing this again. Once we have heard back from the department we will be in touch with you. Thank you for bringing this matter'to our attention. Sincerely, Denise Peterson - Rafuse MLA Chester —St. Margaret's SperryDesign September 26, 2013 To: Maureen and Norman Zinc Blandford Inn 4890 Rte 329 Blandford, NS BOJ 1CO .� Graphic Design Interpretation Environmental Grapi Ile: Cost Proposal - Design / Layout & F=abrication and Installation of 2 Interpretive Panels for Blandford Viewpoint Dear Maureen and Norm, As per your request, and based on our current understanding of your requirements, we are pleased to provide the following scope of work, and costs, for your review, consideration, and approval. If you have any questions about the proposal, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best regards, Adam MacKenzie President /Creative Director Sperry Design Incorporated Tel: (902) 482 -2520 u I\ \,? IF.�v/ `•(.. ES ktln,p .� ^•j' Proposal A. Deliverable(s) ❑ Design /Fabrication of two (2) 2'x 3" interpretive panels, with base and supports, to be installed at Blandford Viewpoint, NS. - B. Project Scope & Work Plan Development and Design ❑ Client will provide all text and image content, including suitable high - resolution images /photographs. ❑ Sperry Design will scan client - supplied images /photographs (approx. 4) ❑ Sperry Design will provide design layout for two panels, and submit to client for review. ❑ Based on client review /comments, SDI will provide I round of minor revisions to panels. SDI will submit final design for client review /approval and signoff. ❑ Based on client approval of final design, SDI will prepare final press files for fabrication. ❑ SDI will liaise with the fabricator, Atlantex CreativeWorks, on client's behalf, throughout fabrication process. Fabrication ❑ Fabricator will produce two- Tx 2' Alumitex panels. Panels will consist of digitally printed graphics embedded onto an aluminum surface. ❑ Provide two 36" x 30"x 6" Concrete Pads ❑ Supply 2 sets of aluminum support posts ❑ Provide hardcopy proof (2) of each panel ❑ Deliver and install panels, on site, at Blandford, NS Notes to Fabrication Scope of Work • Turnaround time is 15 working days from final approval of proofs. • Alumitex panels come with a 10 -year warranty. SperryDesign September 27, 2013 Norman and Maureen Zinck 7 Lee's Lane, Blandford RR 1 Hubbards, Nova Scotia BOJ 1 TO ,W Graphic Design Interpretation Environmental Grapr Rw Cost Proposal - Design / Layout & Fabrication and Installation of 2 Interpretive Panels for Blandford Viewpoint Dear Maureen and Norm, Many thanks for your acceptance of our proposal. Enclosed are two hardeopies of the proposal. Please sign /date one and send back to us. The other copy is for your records. As discussed, your signature on this proposal acknowledges Sperry Design's award of contract, and authorization proceed — subject to your financing being approved. Thank you for the opportunity. We are looking forward to working with you both. Kind regards, Tara Carter Researcher, Writer, Project Coordinator Sperry Design C. Cost Proposal Professional Design Fees Draft design and layout (2 panels) Final design layout Preparation of final press files for fabrication Project Management / Liaise with fabrication team Digital scanning (4 images / photographs) Total Design Fees Fabrication Costs Two, Tx 2' Alumitex Panels ( 9$586.50 per unit) Two„ 36" x 30" x 6" Concrete pads Two sets of Aluminum support posts Delivery and installation panels - Blandford, NS I- lardcopy, fabricator's proofs, full- colour (2 @ $109.00 ea.) Total Fabrication Cost Total Project Budget $3,660.00 $ 1, 173.00 1,828.50 1,265.00 1,247.75 218.50 $ 5, 732.75 $ 9, 392.75 (+ HST) Notes to Project Budget • All project - related expenses (communications, courier, cds) will be additional. • All applicable taxes are additional. D. Client Acceptance A signatures is required for your acceptance of this proposal and for au n for SperryDesign to proceed. Ut CE 2- ILV /3 Maureen and Norma inc, Blandford Inn tf Date Adam MacKenzie, SperryDesign c�55' Date •�-Cd.f�'6'��C'.cer�rL�li� fA.rh�. �p // 1l 1?J f AFO__ , Ui 3 7 Lees Lane, Blandford, Hubbards R.R.1, Nova Scotia BOJ 1T0 Mr. Graham Steel, Minister of Tourism 1660 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1V7 Dear Mr. Steel: Enclosed are the photos of the scenic viewpoint, Blandford, having plaques with descriptions of two historical aspects of the area (Karl Karlsen Shipping and Whaling Co.) The viewpoint is well visited by tourists viewing west over Chester /Mahone /Blandford bays. Enclosed are descriptions and photographs of two "more" Blandford historical properties which I would like added to the site. "Granville Gates Fish Plant (from 1948) ,� "Rum- Runners House (From 1812) presently Blandford Inn" Recently, local councilor Mr. Andre Veinote had tables with attached benches installed at the viewpoint. Now, very many additional people stop there for the view and to read the existing plaques. I wdul�d be very pleased to have Tourism Nova Scotia prepare, pay for, and erect these additional plaques, similar in size and descriptive content to those existing These were originally erected by Tourism N.S. about 2007. Yours truly, Maureen Zinck, 7 Lees Lane, Blandford, Hubbards R.R. 1 N.S. BOJ 1T0 cc: Ms. D. Petersen - Rafuse, MLA Chester, St. Margarets Bay Mr. Andre Veinot, Councillor, Blandford area and'Chester P.S. (The Cedar Bay Grilling Co at Granville Gates fish plant was in the business news recently as expanding export to U.S.A, Europe and Australia) I IIVif�i Yll AQ 5 � ',� ,r Ir¢I rill �� r .Y b'j`�t��� "'� rn s A �r`� ' r,,�" ,r, �PR�vj4i rw v ➢rhi e +} if tt, �r i N��yl� S��x 7� � Ir•�a 1 In YTS � {�pYroi. x�4 ' §Rfll a L 4 nla'9,l,+u'� adnn t � nzW �����w��' °°,�{'+ n e "` �{ � dip � ��'iti� ��'q §ql! i��i�h I 4 • � a "�i� >Y {.. p�;�3lls ✓< rh d'@ � rr t4�'�i��+` Ia11SY Vt °r„ C o cA Pam From: Campaign Office <campaignoffice @fenety.com> Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 10:58 AM To: Pam Myra Subject: Annual Charity Benefit Hocket Game Mary Louise wilson Attachments: int_1jpg; int 2.jpg; acrobat.bmp; rates04.pdf Hello Pam Myra, Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Our written request is attached regarding our annual benefit hockey game including rates, and game details. Keep in mind that any level would be a tremendous help, and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks again and have a wonderful day! If you have problems opening the attachment go to POLICE ASSOCIATION j OF NOVA SCOTIA "Working together with the community" Dear Sir/Madam: As per our recent telephone conversation, please consider this our written request for your organization's support. Our Police Association of Nova Scotia is proud to be sponsoring our 18a' Annual Charity Benefit Hockey Game at the Halifax Forum. This year's very special game will again be featuring the "PANS All Stars" versus the the "Maritime All Stars ", a special of former NHL and other Professional Hockey Players from Atlantic Canada including Nova Scotia's former Buffalo Sabre, Mae Davis. Most importantly, of course, is that the proceeds from our game will again directly support some of PANS' favourite local charities including donations to FEED NOVA SCOTIA, the distribution center for all of Metro Halifax's and Nova Scotia's Food Banks and the Children's Wish Foundation which grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. We would like to have your organization's support by purchasing an advertisement space in our Annual Souvenir Hockey Program. Our previous games were complete "sell outs ", so you can be assured that your advertisement message will be seen by a large number of people and we have priced our advertisements very reasonably for you consideration as well. Please find enclosed a rate sheet for your convenience. With your support of any graphic ad we will also be pleased to include a number of complimentary game tickets for your use. If your business is not in a position to purchase advertising space at this time, you may be able to help us out in another way, as many business representatives have chosen to act as a "game sponsor" and either purchase tickets, or show their support by making a contribution to our Police Association of Nova Scotia. This allows us to distribute free tickets to many less fortunate in our community and helps us make this year's game a great success. Whatever your organization is able to contribute to this worthwhile cause would be sincerely appreciated. You can help us make a difference in the many communities throughout Nova Scotia that we serve! Thank you for your consideration and /or support. Sincerely, Steve Curley President Police Association of Nova Scotia r POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA °Worlang together with the community Proudly Presents "Annual Benefit Hockey Game" ADVERTISING PRICE LIST Outside Back Cover (up to 20 Free Tickets) Inside Front /Back Cover (up to 15 Free Tickets) Full Page Full Colour (up to 15 Free Tickets) Full Page (up to 10 Free Tickets) %z Page Full Colour (up to 10 Free Tickets) Prize Ticket Insert (Full Colour) Page (up to 10 Free Tickets) '/a Page Full Colo u (up to 8 Free Tickets) '/a Page (up to 8 Free Tickets) r /lc Page Full Colour (up to 4 Free Tickets) '/to Page (up to 4 Free Tickets) a Sub H.S.T. Total Total $1,039.13 + $155.86 = $1,195.00 $652.17 + $97.83 = $750.00 $630.43 + $94.57 = $725.00 $560.87 + $84.13 = $645.00 $460.86 + $69.14 = $530.00 $413.04 + $61.96 = $475.00 $369.57 + $55.43 = $425.00 $326.09 + $48.91 = $375.00 $260.87 + $39.13 = $300.00 $182.61 + $27.39 = $210.00 $143.48 + $21.52 = $165.00 H.S.T.# 107850 661 RT All advertising space inside our program is available in Black and White or Full Colour. Cover Spaces MUST be printed in Full Colour. All advertisers will receive a complimentary souvenir program and also is entitled to a number of complimentary tickets valued at $10.00 each. POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA THANK, YO U FOR YOUR CONSIDERATIONAND /OR SUPPORT! Vlsa/Masterc❑ d /accepted Ad copy Can be emailed to hxbh @fenety.com Pam From: Sent: To: Subject: For council in Jan. Begin forwarded message: Erin Beaudin Thursday, December 19, 2013 9:43 AM Pam Myra; Allen Webber; Brad Armstrong Fwd: parking ban signage /village (\J a� J RuCA�w S4. (Lj I/ From: Lyle Russell Qnissell(a�chester.ca> Date: December 19, 2013 at 9:41:01 AM AST To: Brad Armstrong < , Matthew Davidson <mdavidson(a�chester.ca> Cc: Erin Beaudin <ebeaudinachester.ca> Subject: RE: parking ban signage /village Good Morning Brad, The winter parking ban is managed and coordinated by the Province through the Department of Transportation. They install and remove the signs before and after the ban. I can pass along the request for larger signs to the Department but I think it might be more productive if the request comes from Council for betting signage and enforcement of the ban. Lyle - - - -- Original Message ----- Fr rad Armstro Sen Thursday, December 19, 2013 7:18 AM To: Matthew Davidson Cc: Lyle Russell; Erin Beaudin Subject: parking ban signage /village Good morning all, I have been asked by some merchants down in the village if we could put up better signage for our winter parking ban.There really isn't any signage to speak o£In front of Julian's there is one faded out small sign.Most people just are disregarding the ban anyway but without some signage it is pretty well not enforceable.The signs could be put on some of the existing 4 hr sign posts and perhaps removed in the spring. It would be great if we could do something to improve the situation,this is not an emergency but we seem to getting a lot of snow this year with a big storm on the way,and with that comes the problem,etc.Thank you for your consideration. Regards, Brad.