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Home My Public Portal AboutC A 2014-07-10Page 1 of 1 MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER CHESTER MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 8:45 a.m. AGENDA 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER. 2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: 2.1 Council – Thursday, June 26, 2014 2.2 Public Hearing – Thursday, June 26, 2014 3. MATTERS ARISING: Policies: 3.1 2nd Notice/Final – AMENDMENT – P-25 – Tax Exemption Policy – consideration of amendment to increase each category by $100.00. 3.2 2Nd Notice/Final – AMENDMENT – P-20 – Fees Policy – updating/amending various fees. 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 4.1 Committee of the Whole – July 3, 2014 – Warden Webber 4.2 Citizens Landfill Monitoring Committee – February 3, 2014 – Councillor Church-Cornelius 4.3 Fire Advisory Committee – June 18, 2014 – Deputy Warden Shatford 4.4 Municipal Planning Advisory Committee – June 24, 2014 – Councillor Church-Cornelius a) Memo/Report from Garth Sturtevant, Building and Development Assistant to CAO dated July 3, 2014 regarding Telecommunication Tower in the New Ross area. 4.5 Building Code & Unsightly Premises Committee – May 20, 2014 – Deputy Warden Shatford 4.6 Any other Committee Reports. 5. CORRESPONDENCE. 6. NEW BUSINESS. 7. ADJOURNMENT. APPOINTMENTS 9:00 a.m. Presentation by Norm Collins regarding Crosswalk Flag Program. 9.30 a.m. Georg Ernst, Grant Thornton regarding 2013/14 Financial Statements. In Camera following regular session under Section 22 of the MGA if required DRAFT 1 – AMENDMENT– TO INCREASE EACH CATEGORY BY $100.00 SECOND NOTICE – JULY 10, 2014 Municipality of the District of Chester Tax Exemption Policy Policy P-25 Effective Date: Tax Exemption Policy (continued) Notice of Intention to Adopt – Committee of the Whole – June 19, 2014 (2014-278) First Notice –Council – June 26, 2014 (2014-292) Second Notice – Council – Effective – Page 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 1. The Municipality grant an exemption as follows: i. For owners with an Income Level of $12,000 or less the tax exemption would be a maximum of $400.00 $500.00 (on the general tax rate only); ii. For owners with an Income Level of $12,001 to $15,000 the tax exemption would be a maximum of $200.00 $300.00(on the general tax rate only). iii. For owners with an Income Level of $15,001 to $19,000.00 the tax exemption would be a maximum of $100.00 $200.00 (on the general tax rate only). 2. Any allowance paid pursuant to the War Veteran’s Allowance Act (Canada) or pension paid pursuant to the Pension Act (Canada) is not to be included in a person’s total income for the purposes of subsection 1; 3. A person applying for an exemption must make an affidavit regarding his/her income in the year preceding the Municipal taxation year for which the exemption is sought. Exemption form attached as Schedule “A”; 4. The exemption shall only apply to a property where at least one of the assessed owners occupies it as his/her home for the greater part of the year; 5. The amount of income specified in subsection (1) includes the income of all assessed owners, their spouse(s), including Common-Law spouses, and those who hold an interest in the property; 6. The Municipality will require satisfactory verification of income to substantiate the exemption. 7. 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. A refusal to grant an exemption pursuant to this Policy shall be at the discretion of Council. Tax Exemption Policy (continued) Notice of Intention to Adopt – Committee of the Whole – June 19, 2014 (2014-278) First Notice –Council – June 26, 2014 (2014-292) Second Notice – Council – Effective – Page 3 MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER - TAX EXEMPTION AFFIDAVIT YEAR DISTRICT ACCOUNT EXEMPTION AMOUNT NUMBER 2014/15 I/We, ____________________ & ____________________, residents of ____________________ in the County of Lunenburg, Province of Nova Scotia, and where we reside for a greater part of the year, make oath and say as follows: 1. That the total gross income of all assessed owners, their spouses (including Common Law Spouses) and those who hold an ownership interest in the property was as follows during the calendar year 2013. 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. 9 combined Gross Income was less than $12,000.00; OR 9 combined Gross Income was between $12,001.00 and $15,000.00; OR 9 combined Gross Income was between $15,001.00 and $19,000.00 AND 2. 9 Verification Provided Sworn to at ______________ in the County of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia on the ____ day of ________, 20___ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Staff Signature ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ A Commissioner of the Supreme Court of Signature of Applicant(s) Nova Scotia or a Municipal Councillor NOTE: THE AMOUNT OF EXEMPTION GRANTED WILL BE DETERMINED AFTER THE FINAL TAX BILL IS PRODUCED AND WILL BE LIMITED TO THE GENERAL RESIDENTIAL TAX PORTION OF THE OVERALL TAX BILL (I.E. DOES NOT INCLUDE AREA RATES). DRAFT 1 – AMENDMENT – SECOND NOTICE – COUNCIL – JULY 10, 2014 Municipality of the District of Chester Fees Policy Policy P-20 Fees Policy (continued) Notice of Intention to Amend – Committee of the Whole – June 19, 2014 (2014-279) First Notice –Council – June 26, 2014 (2014-293) Second Notice – Effective Date – Page 2 MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER FEES POLICY POLICY P-20 1. This Policy is entitled "Fees Policy ". 2. This Policy applies except to the extent of any conflict with applicable provincial legislation, and, where the fee amounts in this Policy differ from those set out in a By-Law, Recorded Resolution, Policy or Resolution of the Municipality of Chester in effect on the effective date of this Policy, the fee amounts set out in this Policy shall amend those previously in effect. 3. The fees to be paid to the Municipality of Chester for licenses, inspections, permits, applications, approvals, animal impoundments, or services are set in, or amended to, the respective amounts shown in the Schedule A attached. 4. Staff will review Schedule A on an annual basis and recommend changes, if any, to council. 5. Provision is available to waive fees for non-profit groups or associations that do not have the ability to raise revenue via taxation, with the exception of Fire Commissions for Letters of Concurrence. Proof of non-profit status is required prior to waiving fees. 6. Provision is available to cap the dollar amount of combined fees. 7. The following Policies are rescinded as fees are now included in Policy P-20: a. P-18 – Building Permit Fee Policy b. P-19 – Tipping Fees Policy c. P-38 – Planning Department Fee Policy Fees Policy (continued) Notice of Intention to Amend – Committee of the Whole – June 19, 2014 (2014-279) First Notice –Council – June 26, 2014 (2014-293) Second Notice – Effective Date – Page 3 SCHEDULE A Administration Fee Other Information Copy of Bylaws, MPS, LUB $10.00 per document Fax - Overseas $4.00 per page Fax - Received $1.00 per page Fax - Sent $2.00 per page Parking Tickets $15.00 Vendor License - Ratepayer (1 year) $0.00 Vendor License - Non Ratepayer (1/4 year) $25.00 Unprocessed products of the farm, forest, or sea Vendor License - Non Ratepayer (1/2 year) $50.00 Unprocessed products of the farm, forest, or sea Vendor License - Non Ratepayer (1 year) $100.00 Unprocessed products of the farm, forest, or sea Vendor License - Non Ratepayer (1/4 year) $50.00 All other goods, wares, or merchandise Vendor License - Non Ratepayer (1/2 year) $100.00 All other goods, wares, or merchandise Vendor License - Non Ratepayer (1 year) $200.00 All other goods, wares, or merchandise Auctioneers $20.00 Tax Certificate Fee $30.00 NSF Cheque Fee $30.00 Deed Transfer Tax 1.5% Interest on Overdue Taxes 12% 1% per month Third Party Credit Service Fee $3.00 per bill if the amount is less than $100 $3.00 per $100 of bill amount up to $500 2.65% of the bill amount over $500 Animal Control Fee Other Information Dog License - Male & Female $15.00 Five year period Redemption Fee for Dogs $50.00 Kennel Application Fee $75.00 Onetime fee Kennel License $150.00 Building Inspection Fees Fee Other Information New Construction - $0.00 to $10,000 $24.00 Includes civic number fee (note that only $10 was being charged for civic address fee, new price adjusts to $14) Fees Policy (continued) Notice of Intention to Amend – Committee of the Whole – June 19, 2014 (2014-279) First Notice –Council – June 26, 2014 (2014-293) Second Notice – Effective Date – Page 4 New Construction - $10,001 to $20,000 $30.00 Includes civic number fee (note that only $10 was being charged for civic address fee, new price adjusts to $14) New Construction - $20,001 to $50,000 $49.00 Includes civic number fee (note that only $10 was being charged for civic address fee, new price adjusts to $14) New Construction - $50,001 to $100,000 $79.00 Includes civic number fee (note that only $10 was being charged for civic address fee, new price adjusts to $14) New Construction - $100,001 to $200,000 $139.00 plus $1.10 per $1,000 over $100,001 includes civic number fee New Construction - $200,001 and over $264.00 plus $1.10 per $1,000 over $200,001 includes civic number fee Renovations - $0.00 to $10,000 $10.00 Renovations - $10,001 to $20,000 $16.00 Renovations - $20,001 to $50,000 $35.00 Renovations - $50,001 to $100,000 $65.00 Renovations - $100,001 to $200,000 $125.00 plus $1.10 per $1,000 over $100,001 Renovations - $200,001 and over $250.00 plus $1.10 per $1,000 over $200,001 Demolition Permit Fee $20.00 Zoning Confirmation Letters $30.00 NSF Cheque Fee $30.00 Planning Fee Other Information Photocopies - Colour (Single Sided) $0.30 page Photocopies - Colour (Double Sided) $0.50 page Photocopies - Black (Single Sided) $0.10 page Photocopies - Black (Double Sided) $0.12 page Photocopies - Plans & Drawings Black Line $0.75 square foot; limit 15 Photocopies - Plans & Drawings Colour Line $2.00 square foot; limit 15 Photocopies - Plans & Drawings Full Colour $3.50 square foot; limit 15 Photocopies - Plans & Drawings Scan Only $3.00 square foot; limit 15 Fees Policy (continued) Notice of Intention to Amend – Committee of the Whole – June 19, 2014 (2014-279) First Notice –Council – June 26, 2014 (2014-293) Second Notice – Effective Date – Page 5 Public Hearing Documents - Basic Package No Charge Public Hearing Documents - Entire package with all the public comments $0.12 Per Page LUB Amendment Application Fee $300.00 plus advertising deposit ($500) MPS Amendment Application Fee $500.00 plus advertising deposit ($500) Development Agreement Application Fee or Substantial Amendments to DA $400.00 plus advertising deposit ($500) Discharge of Development Agreement Fee Recording fees in accordance with Land Registry office fees Unsubstantial Amendment to Development Agreement $100.00 plus advertising Development Permit (basic fee) $40.00 Development Permit (construction value over $5,000) $60.00 construction value over $2,000 Site Plan Approval (Development Permit included) $75.00 Site Plan Approval (Development Permit included) $100.00 Variance Application Fee $50.00 Final Subdivision Approval App. Fee (6 lots or less) $200.00 plus recording fees & public open space dedication Final Subdivision Approval App. Fee (7 lots or greater) $400.00 plus recording fees & public open space dedication Tentative Subdivision Approval $50.00 Zoning Confirmation Letters $30.00 NSF Cheque Fee $30.00 Application for Letter of Concurrence (Communication Towers) $400.00 plus advertising deposit ($500) Road Map Book $12.00 Civic Address Plates $14.00 Wharves & Berthage $40.00 Public Works Fee Other Information Sewer Application Fee $50.00 Covers staff time (admin) to process application Sewer Hook Up Deposit Varies Based on estimate to do the job Solid Waste Load Security Netting No charge Septic Waste Pump out - Dewatering Truck $400.00 Per Hour (on emergency basis) Fees Policy (continued) Notice of Intention to Amend – Committee of the Whole – June 19, 2014 (2014-279) First Notice –Council – June 26, 2014 (2014-293) Second Notice – Effective Date – Page 6 Breaking Soil Permit on Municipal Roads Varies Based on estimate to do the job NEW - Driveway Culvert Replacement Varies NEW - Sidewalk Entrance Replacement Varies NEW – Solid Waste Clean-up on non- municipal property Varies Recreation Fee Other Information Regular Paper: Photocopies - Colour (Single Sided) $0.30 per page; volunteer groups Photocopies - Colour (Double Sided) $0.50 per page; volunteer groups Photocopies - Black (Single Sided) $0.10 per page; volunteer groups Photocopies - Black (Double Sided) $0.12 per page; volunteer groups Coloured Paper: Photocopies - Colour (Single Sided) $0.45 per page; volunteer groups Photocopies - Colour (Double Sided) $0.70 per page; volunteer groups Photocopies - Black (Single Sided) $0.15 per page; volunteer groups Photocopies - Black (Double Sided) $0.25 per page; volunteer groups Kaizer Meadow Fee Other Information Interest on Overdue Accounts 12% 1% per month Asbestos $135.00 Inside $148.50 Outside per tonne Asphalt & Brick $35.00 Inside $40.00 Outside per tonne Cardboard & Paper No Charge Inside $275.00 Outside per tonne Contaminated Soil $45.00 Inside $50.00 Outside per tonne Contaminated Soil - Special Projects $40.00 per tonne Non Contaminated Soil $15.00 per tonne Contaminated Asphalt $75.00 Inside $82.50 Outside per tonne Residual Waste - Curbside Collection $75.80 $80.30 Inside per tonne Residual Waste - Residential/Commercial (Chester) $75.80 $80.30 Inside per tonne Organics & Blue Bags (Chester) No Charge Mixed Construction & Demolition Waste $60.00 Inside $66.00 Outside per tonne Mixed Waste $175.00 per tonne Scrap Metal $35.00 Inside $40.00 Outside per tonne Septic Waste $22.00 Inside $30.00 Outside per tonne Fees Policy (continued) Notice of Intention to Amend – Committee of the Whole – June 19, 2014 (2014-279) First Notice –Council – June 26, 2014 (2014-293) Second Notice – Effective Date – Page 7 Wood $35.00 Inside $40.00 Outside per tonne Sand Blasted Sand $45.00 $88.05 per tonne Tires - landfilled $60.00 $80.05 Inside $88.05 Outside per tonne CKF/Minas Basin Residuals $66.00 per tonne HRM - Compost (landfilled) including host fee $80.00 $88.00 per tonne LRCRC Residuals (including host fee) $71.78 $72.65 per tonne LRCRC Direct Haul Commercial (including host fee) $79.36 per tonne LRCRC C & D $45.00 per tonne Town of Lunenburg - Residuals (including host fee) $71.78 $72.65 per tonne Town of Lunenburg - Blue Bags & Cardboard $238.68 $241.54 per tonne Town of Lunenburg - Organics $160.14 $162.06 per tonne Town of Lunenburg - Commercial $79.36 per tonne Town of Lunenburg - Special Collection $85.48 $86.50 per tonne Town of Lunenburg - Scrap Metal, Wood, Asphalt $35.00 per tonne Town of Lunenburg - Mixed C & D $49.50 per tonne Town of Lunenburg - Leaf & Yard Waste $35.70 $36.13 per tonne Valley Waste - Residuals (including host fee) $80.46 $85.02 per tonne Valley Waste - Asphalt, gyproc $35.00 per tonne NEW - Dead Animals No Charge Inside $100.00 Outside Per tonne NEW – Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) No Charge Inside Cost Recovery Outside Per tonne NEW – Paint and Propane Tanks No Charge Inside Cost Recovery Outside NEW – Septic Gravel (ICI) $35.00 Inside $88.05 Outside Per tonne NEW – Septic Gravel (Residential) No Charge Inside $88.05 Outside Per tonne NEW – Unmarketable Blue Bags $88.05 Per tonne NEW – LRCRC Shingles $35.00 Per tonne … be C a u t i o u s … be S e e n … be Safe ww w . w a v e r l e y r o a d c r o s s w a l k f l a g s . s y n t h a s i t e . c o m We l c o m e Cr o s s w a l k F l a g P r o g r a m … be C a u t i o u s … be S e e n … be Safe ww w . w a v e r l e y r o a d c r o s s w a l k f l a g s . s y n t h a s i t e . c o m … be C a u t i o u s … be S e e n … be Safe ww w . w a v e r l e y r o a d c r o s s w a l k f l a g s . s y n t h a s i t e . c o m Pu r p o s e • t o p r o v i d e b a c k g r o u n d o n c r o s s w a l k f l a g p r o g r a m s • t o s o l i c i t y o u r s u p p o r t t o i m p l e m e n t a c r o s s w a l k fl a g p r o g r a m a t t h e c r o s s w a l k i n H u b b a r d s … be C a u t i o u s … be S e e n … be Safe ww w . w a v e r l e y r o a d c r o s s w a l k f l a g s . s y n t h a s i t e . c o m Ba c k g r o u n d / h i s t o r y • t r i a l p r o g r a m a l o n g W a v e r l e y R o a d , D a r t m o u t h fr o m A u g u s t 2 0 0 8 t o J u n e 2 0 0 9 • o n g o i n g p r o g r a m i n P o r t W i l l i a m s s i n c e M a r c h 20 1 1 • t r i a l p r o g r a m a t S h a t f o r d E l e m e n t a r y i n H u b b a r d s , Ju n e 2 0 1 4 … be C a u t i o u s … be S e e n … be Safe ww w . w a v e r l e y r o a d c r o s s w a l k f l a g s . s y n t h a s i t e . c o m Th e p r o g r a m – h o w i t w o r k s • b u c k e t s a r e a t t a c h e d t o c r o s s w a l k p o l e s o n e a c h s i de of t h e r o a d . • b r i g h t f l a g s w i t h r e f l e c t i v e t a p e a v a i l a b l e f o r u s e by pe d e s t r i a n s . • e y e - l e v e l f l a g s c r e a t e d r i v e r a w a r e n e s s o f t h e cr o s s w a l k s 2 4 / 7 … be C a u t i o u s … be S e e n … be Safe ww w . w a v e r l e y r o a d c r o s s w a l k f l a g s . s y n t h a s i t e . c o m Wh y p r o g r a m t e r m i n a t e d i n H R M • T r a n s p o r t a t i o n A s s o c i a t i o n o f C a n a d a ( T A C ) o f t h e vi e w c r o s s w a l k f l a g s c r e a t e – ‘ f a l s e s e n s e o f s e c u r i t y ’ – p o t e n t i a l l i a b i l i t y • H R M T r a f f i c A u t h o r i t y o f t h e s a m e v i e w … be C a u t i o u s … be S e e n … be Safe ww w . w a v e r l e y r o a d c r o s s w a l k f l a g s . s y n t h a s i t e . c o m Re s p o n s e - H e r a l d e d i t o r i a l • " …ma n y d r i v e r s f e e l t h e f l a g s h e l p c r o s s w a l k s s t a n d o u t a n d ma k e i t c l e a r w h e n a p e d e s t r i a n i n t e n d s t o c r o s s …media at t e n t i o n a n d n e i g h b o u r h o o d p a r t i c i p a t i o n h a v e b o o s t e d safety ed u c a t i o n a n d a w a r e n e s s . 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Th a t i s t o s a y , t h e D e p a r t m e n t h a s no o b j e c t i o n s to c r o s s w a l k f l a g s b e i n g u s e d b y p e d e s t r i a n s wi s h i n g t o c r o s s c r o s s w a l k s o n p r o v i n c i a l l y ow n e d r o a d s . ” … be C a u t i o u s … be S e e n … be Safe ww w . w a v e r l e y r o a d c r o s s w a l k f l a g s . s y n t h a s i t e . c o m Wh y H u b b a r d s ? • p a r e n t s o f c h i l d r e n c o n c e r n e d a b o u t cr o s s w a l k a t S h a t f o r d E l e m e n t a r y = > cr o s s w a l k f l a g s p l a c e d a t s i t e e a r l y J u n e 20 1 4 • i f f l a g s a t o n e c r o s s w a l k i n H u b b a r d s lo g i c a l t o b e a t b o t h … be C a u t i o u s … be S e e n … be Safe ww w . w a v e r l e y r o a d c r o s s w a l k f l a g s . s y n t h a s i t e . c o m Co s t s a n d f u n d i n g • < $ 2 0 0 p e r c r o s s w a l k • i n D a r t m o u t h a n d S h a t f o r d E l e m e n t a r y fu n d e d e n t i r e l y b y c o m m u n i t y => C o u n c i l l o r , b u s i n e s s a n d H & S • m i n i m a l o n g o i n g c o s t s … be C a u t i o u s … be S e e n … be Safe ww w . w a v e r l e y r o a d c r o s s w a l k f l a g s . s y n t h a s i t e . c o m Wh a t d o w e k n o w ? • n o e v i d e n c e t o s u p p o r t c l a i m o f a ‘ f a l s e s e n s e o f security’ • c r o s s w a l k f l a g s a r e m o r e e f f e c t i v e t h a n o t h e r d e v i ces • t w o l e g a l o p i n i o n s , i n c l u d i n g o n e f r o m t h e P r o v i n c e have op i n e d t h e r e i s n o l i a b i l i t y • U S D O T a l l o w s t h e u s e o f c r o s s w a l k f l a g s – s i m i l a r t o br i g h t c l o t h i n g … be C a u t i o u s … be S e e n … be Safe ww w . w a v e r l e y r o a d c r o s s w a l k f l a g s . s y n t h a s i t e . c o m Wh a t n e x t ? • w e e n c o u r a g e C h e s t e r t o i m p l e m e n t a cr o s s w a l k f l a g p r o g r a m a t l e a s t a t t h e Hu b b a r d s l o c a t i o n a n d i d e a l l y a l l o t h e r s • a l l t h a t i s n e e d e d i s a v o l u n t e e r t o m o n i t o r an d r e p l a c e f l a g s a s n e e d e d • w e w i l l w o r k w i t h v o l u n t e e r ( s ) t o g e t t h e pr o g r a m u p a n d r u n n i n g … be C a u t i o u s … be S e e n … be Safe ww w . w a v e r l e y r o a d c r o s s w a l k f l a g s . s y n t h a s i t e . c o m “Wh a t f l a g s a d d i s a n a i d t o s a f e t y – li k e d e f e n s i v e dr i v i n g c o u r s e s o r a d v i s i n g w a l k e r s t o w e a r b r i g h t cl o t h i n g a f t e r d u s k – an d o n e t h a t c a n b e e f f e c t i v e l y de l i v e r e d b y c o m m u n i t y p a r t n e r s h i p s . ” (H e r a l d ) “I r e m e m b e r t h e f i r s t t i m e I s a w a r e s i d e n t u s e o n e o f t he fl a g s . I t s e r v e d n o t o n l y a s a v i s i b l e c a u t i o n f o r t h e mo m e n t , b u t a l s o a s a n e d u c a t i n g s e r v i c e f o r t h e f u t u r e . I ha v e s p o k e n t o r e s i d e n t s , w h o h a v e e x p r e s s e d t h e i r su p p o r t f o r t h e p r o g r a m a n d t h e i r d i s m a y a t i t s te r m i n a t i o n . I f i n d i t i n c r e d u l o u s t h a t o n e o f t h e r e a s o n s t o st o p t h e p r o g r a m i s t h a t i t p r o v i d e s a ‘fa l s e s e n s e o f se c u r i t y ’ to p e d e s t r i a n s . O n t h e c o n t r a r y , I b e l i e v e i t pr o v i d e s a t r u e s e n s e o f s e c u r i t y . ” (M i k e S a v a g e –MP)