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MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
CHESTER MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Thursday, May 23, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER.
2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
2.1 Council - Thursday, April 25, 2013
3. MATTERS ARISING:
BY-LAWS
3.1 Second/Final Reading - Notice to Amend – Tax Exemption for Charitable, Non-Profit
Organizations, Municipal Water Utilities, and Licensed Day Cares By-Law No. 74:
a. Removal of Sims Settlement from Schedule B – the property has reverted back to the
Municipality
b. Addition of Hubbards Yacht Club to Schedule B (recommendation from Committee
of the Whole).
3.2 First Reading – Deed Transfer Tax By-Law #137 – amend amount of deed transfer tax from 1%
to 1.5%.
3.3 First Reading – Regional Emergency Measures By-Law #146 - this by-law will be used by
Municipalities currently included in REMO and includes repealing the current By-Law #70
Emergency Measures By-Law.
3.4 Fire Advisory Committee final draft letter to the Fire Services Association of Nova Scotia (FANS) for
approval of Council dated May 23, 2013 (previously discussed at April 25 Council; however, letter
was not in final draft at that time with changes)
3.5 Temporary Borrowing Resolution 13/14-1 - $8,771,000.00 – Various Purposes - Landfill Cell
Construction/Equipment ($4,421,000), Wind Turbine ($4,200,000), Sewer Projects (150,000).
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
4.1 Committee of the Whole – May 2, 2013 – Warden Webber
4.2 Audit and Budget Committee – May 7, 2013 – Warden Webber
4.3 Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee – April 17, 2013
4.4 Tax Sale Proceedings – April 23, 2013 – Sam Lamey, Solicitor
4.5 Any Other Reports.
5. CORRESPONDENCE:
5.1 Presentation by Krista Harding, South Shore Opportunities regarding Nova Scotia Climate Data
Study Project (appointment at 6:10 p.m.)
5.2 Presentation by Beth George, Paul Fynes and Chief John Collyer, South Shore Safe Communities
regarding support in next year’s budget, and a co-funding arrangement (appointment at 6:30 p.m.)
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5.3 Letter of response from Nova Scotia Environment dated April 4, 2013 regarding proposed quarry at
East River by Northern Construction Enterprises.
5.4 Letter of response from Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure dated April 19, 2013
regarding proposed quarry at East River, Lunenburg County.
5.5 Letter from the Town of Shelburne dated April 17, 2013 regarding decision on becoming a member
of Regional Enterprise Network (REN).
5.6 Bulk mail update from Village of Chester Commission dated April 2013.
5.7 Memo from Senior Planner to CAO dated May 17, 2013 regarding request for letter of concurrence
from the Municipality for the Chester Basin Fire Department.
6. NEW BUSINESS.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
APPOINTMENTS ARRANGED
6:00 p.m. Tax Exemption By-Law – 2nd Reading (refer to 3.1)
6:10 p.m. Krista Harding, South Shore Opportunities regarding Climate Data Study Project (refer to 5.1)
6:30 p.m. Beth George, Paul Fynes and Chief John Collyer, South Shore Safe Communities regarding support in
next year’s budget, and a co-funding arrangement (refer to item 5.2)
In Camera following regular session under Section 22 of the MGA if required
MOTIONS REQUIRING APPROVAL OF COUNCIL FROM
MAY 2, 2013 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2013-231 APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
MOVED by Councillor Armstrong, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford the minutes of the April
18, 2013 meeting of Committee of the Whole be approved as circulated. CARRIED.
2013-232 COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE (COMFIT)
MOVED by Councillor Church-Cornelius, SECONDED by Councillor Armstrong that the Kaizer
Meadow Citizens Monitoring Committee be appointed as the Community Liaison Committee for the
COMFIT project along with a representative from the First Nations Community. CARRIED.
2013-233 MAINTENANCE/OPERATION OF WILD ROSE PARK
MOVED by Councillor Myra, SECONDED by Councillor Armstrong that the Committee of the Whole
recommend to Council to agree to enter into a five year agreement with the Western Shore & Area
Improvement Association for the maintenance and operation of Wild Rose Park subject to the terms
and conditions. CARRIED.
2013-234 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT AND REPEAL
MOVED by Councillor Church-Cornelius, SECONDED by Councillor Myra that the Committee of the
Whole recommend to Council to adopt the Proposed Regional Emergency Management By-Law
#146 and repeal By-Law #70 Emergency Measures By-Law. CARRIED.
2013-235 REQUST FOR PURCHASE OF LAND
MOVED by Councillor Myra, SECONDED by Councillor Armstrong that the Committee of the Whole
recommend to Council to direct staff to contact Peter and Stacey Meister and advise of the
requirements of the Municipal Government Act and advise the Municipality is not able to sell the
property in question in New Ross (former dump property) Account Number 60124260 for less than
the assessed value of $3,500.00. CARRIED.
2013-236 AWARD OF SERVICE CONTRACT – MAINTENANCE/REPAIR MUNICIPAL
VEHICLES
MOVED by Councillor Church-Cornelius, SECONDED by Councillor Armstrong that the Committee of
the Whole recommend to Council to accept the recommendation to award the three-year service
contract to Chester Basin Service Centre Ltd. Chester Basin for maintenance and repair services on
Municipal vehicles. CARRIED.
2013-237 AWARD OF SERVICE CONTRACT – ENVIRONMENTAL LAB SERVICES
MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Armstrong that the Committee of
the Whole recommend to Council to accept the recommendation to award the three-year service
contract to Maxxam Analytics International Corporation, Bedford, NS for Environmental Lab
Services. CARRIED.
2013-238 PROCLAMATION
MOVED by Councillor Myra, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that the Committee of the
Whole recommend to Council to proclaim Hunger Awareness Week May 6-10 in the usual manner.
CARRIED.
2013-239 ATTENDANCE AT MUNICIPAL LAW SESSION
MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Armstrong that the Committee of
the Whole recommend to Council to authorize Councillor Connors’ attendance at the June 7
Municipal Law Session. CARRIED.
2013-240 LETTER TO MLA/DOTIR RE PAVING OF HIGHWAY 329
MOVED by Councillor Veinotte, SECONDED by Councillor Myra that the Committee of the Whole
recommend to Council to forward a letter to the MLA and Minister of NS Department of
Transportation & Infrastructure Renewal requesting an Active Transportation Lane be included the
paving project of Highway 329. CARRIED.
2013-241 ADJOURNMENT
MOTIONS REQUIRING APPROVAL OF COUNCIL FROM
MAY 7, 2013 AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE
2013-242 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET – 2013/14
MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Church-Cornelius that the Audit and
Budget Committee recommend to Council to approve the 2013/14 Operating Budget in the amount
of $22,436,136.00, which includes a Residential/ Resource Tax Rate of .66 cents and a
Commercial/Business Occupancy Tax Rate of $1.53; the 2013/14 Capital Budget in the amount of
$12,182,050.00; and the increase of Deed Transfer Tax to 1.5% as per changes discussed.
CARRIED.
2013-243 MILL COVE WATER UTILITY BUDGET – 2013/14
MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Armstrong that the Audit and
Budget Committee recommend to Council to approve the Mill Cove Water Utility Budget for
2013/14 in the amount of $87,665.00. CARRIED.
2013-244 ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by Councillor Armstrong, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford the meeting adjourn.
CARRIED. (5:30 p.m.)
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Community Business Development Corporation
269 organizations across Canada
41 CBDCs in Atlantic Canada
13 CBDCs in Nova Scotia
INDEPENDENT non-profit corporations
Governed by LOCAL VOLUNTEER Business-minded
people.
The picture in Nova Scotia
The Federal Government granted $32.2 million to
Nova Scotia CBDCs. CBDCs have used these funds
to invest over $276 million into local businesses.
Provincial CBDC loans leverage additional
investments of 74% from other sources (banks &
credit unions).
The picture in Nova Scotia
•In 2012 alone, CBDCs’ volunteer Boards of
Directors
–approved $21 million in loans
–Provided loans to 986 small rural businesses
–created and maintained 1,401 jobs and
–provided business counselling to 3,851 people.
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The local picture
Snapshot at March 31, 2012
Began 1991 in Queens County.
1997 expanded to Lunenburg County
Provide
Business counselling (how to , where to start),
Technical assistance (how to do business plans etc)
Loans for business start-up, expansion, correct difficulties
No minimum, $150,000 maximum per business
Interest based on risk, typically 5.25 to 6.0 at present.
In Queens County only also provide help with people looking for work and retraining.
Physical office locations: Liverpool and Bridgewater. OFTEN GO TO clients.
The local picture
Snapshot at March 31, 2012
Received $2.3 million from federal govt for
lending in beginning.
16.4 million $ approved financing to Mar 2012.
527 jobs created plus
778 jobs maintained.
The immediate picture locally:
2012-2013
151 new inquiries : new, expanding, difficulty
Provided technical assistance, business counselling.
Approved 23 applications 82% approval
Applications approved $1,307,250
$729,750 Queens County
$577,500 Lunenburg County
21 jobs created plus 46 jobs maintained
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Background: HOW
•In 2011 three Community Business
Development Corporations (CBDCs) of
Yarmouth, Shelburne, Queens-Lunenburg.
•Funding from more than a dozen sources
•AgraPoint (Perennia) and Applied Geomatics
Research Group (AGRG) contracted to perform
the work.
Background: WHAT
•This project 42 Onset weather stations.
•AGRG added 18 more Onset weather
stations) within Kings and Annapolis.
•Existing 14 Campbell Scientific stations for 10
years in Annapolis Valley.
•TOTAL 72 stations SWNS
Weather Station Configuration …
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Background: WHAT
•Stations measure both temperature and solar
radiation (i.e., sunshine units).
Background: WHAT
•Growing Degree Days (GDD):
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures
compared to a base temperature
GDD = T max + T min minus T base
2
•This study uses 2 base temperatures , 5
degrees celcius and 10 degrees celcius
Background: WHAT
•Temperature and solar radiation every 10
seconds
•Data is averaged to produce a data record
which is stored on the data logger every five
minutes.
•Automatically transmit the data to the AGRG
office through Bell’s cellular network and the
Internet.
WHERE?
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2012 Report:
Individual Information Available
•The four data summary tables are:
1. Table 1: 2012 Temperature Data Summary
2. Table 2: 2012 Base 5oC Heat Unit Accumulation
within the April to November Period
3. Table 3: 2012 Base 10oC Heat Unit Accumulation
within the April to November Period
4. Table 4: 2012 Daily Average Solar Radiation
within the April to November Period
2012 Report: Maps
The next map
shows the location and Station IDs of the 74 stations on a colourized Digital
Elevation Model (DEM) and Soils Capability with heat accumulation values
from the stations. The DEM illustrates the elevation of SWNS and thus
conveys a sense of the area’s topography. There is an obvious link between
temperatures, elevations, and a location’s proximity to the coast. Some
examples of these relationships can clearly be seen based on the heat
accumulation values. The Soils Capability mapping has been included and,
along with the heat accumulation values, shows the locations of both the
best soils and best temperatures for the April to November 2012
timeframe.
2012 Report: Maps
The next set of maps provides some very draft
results of Solar Radiation Mapping conducted in
SWNS.
The maps shown in this report are the result of
analyzing more than 750 images from NASA’s
Geostationary Operational Environmental
Satellite (GOES) imagery of SWNS per month for
both August 2011 and August 2012.
Additionally, the summary of corresponding solar
radiation data from the SWNS weather stations
has been plotted on the maps.
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2012 Results:
Trends within corridors
•There are locations in Southwest Nova that
have comparable heat to the Annapolis Valley;
often with milder winters and longer frost free
periods;
•There are surprisingly favourable
microclimates in Southwest Nova in areas
where you would not expect to find them!
•Is it foggy on the seashore anymore?
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Similar to the 2011 data, each of the study
corridors in 2012 illustrated the basic trend
that as one proceeds from the coast inland,
heat accumulation increases while winter
minimum temperature decreases.
2012 Results:
Trends within corridors
•In 2012 there were no obvious trends for heat unit
accumulation between the ten study corridors.
•The warmest corridors in 2012 were Shelburne and
Bridgewater, the only two corridors with average heat
accumulations above 1100.
•All other corridors averaged between 1051 and 1091
degree days and interestingly this group included the
three Valley corridors.
•Southwest Nova has sites with at least comparable
seasonal heat unit accumulation to that of the highly
regarded Annapolis Valley.
2012 Results:
Trends between corridors
As a benchmark for high value crops, wine grape
production is a suitable model for comparison
and the next table elaborates the critical
climatic requirements for viable wine grape
production.
2012 Results:
Comparison to minimum climatic standards
Climate standards for wine grape production
Table 3 Climatic limitations to Wine Grape production.
Climate rating Degree Days
above 10 °C
Frost-free period
(days)
Winter Minimums (°C)
Most suitable >1300 180 -21 3 times or less in 10 yrs.
Minimum not less than -23.
Good suitability 1100-1300 165 -21 5 times or less in 10 yrs.
Minimum not lower than -26.
Fair suitability 900-1100 150 -21 almost every year.
-26 or lower only once in 10 yrs.
Poor suitability <900 130 -23 5 times or more in 10 yrs.
-26 3 times or more in 10 yrs.
Using the standards identified in Table 3, each of the corridors in the study
demonstrated some potential for high value perennial crop
production, based on the 2012 weather data.
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1182 GDD
-15.9
177 FF
1073 GDD
-17.2
177 FF
1188 GDD
-16.1
177 FF
1123 GDD
-14.4
190 FF1076 GDD
-14.8
177 FF
1140 GDD
-15.3
170 FF
1148 GDD
-14.5
191 FF
1135 GDD
-14.5
177 FF
993 GDD
-13.7
183 FF
2012 CONCLUSION
Based on the 2012 weather data, southwest Nova Scotia offers significant potential for high
value agricultural crop production.
The corridors with the highest heat unit accumulations were Shelburne and Bridgewater, while
the Chester, Liverpool, Weymouth, and Yarmouth corridors were each similar to the three
corridors in the Annapolis Valley.
Examining winter minimums, the western corridors of Clyde, Yarmouth, and Weymouth were
the mildest within the study area and winter minima generally decreased as one
progressed east, either through the south shore corridors or Annapolis Valley corridors.
Similarly, average frost free periods were generally longer in the west, becoming
progressively shorter moving easterly. The Yarmouth corridor was especially attractive for
this variable, retaining long frost free periods regardless of distance inland.
Collectively, the evidence for the 2012 period again strongly supports the notion that the
southwest Nova region has comparable, and in many cases superior, climatic suitability for
high value crops such as peaches, highbush blueberries and grapes, than the agricultural
standard represented by the Annapolis Valley.
2012 CONCLUSION
Solar radiation was surprisingly high at coastal sites in 2012 and there is now two years of data
demonstrating little if any fog depression of this variable at these sites.
It is felt that heavy fog seasons would have a dramatic negative effect on climate variables but
it is unknown at this time the periodicity of these seasons, the extent to which their effect
might extend inland, or the degree of their effect on the climate variables.
This is an excellent example of why long-term weather studies are required. Recommend
minimum five years of data.
FULL REPORT found via link:
www.southshoreopportunities.com
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD
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PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
We would like to share with you why
we are EXCITED about our climate.
Please Join Us
NSCC Lunenburg Campus,
75 High Street, Bridgewater
Thursday June 6, 2013
6:30 pm
Climate data (temperature and solar radiation) has
been polled every 10 seconds for 2 years at 42 spots
in South West NS.
Hear the surprising and interesting results,
presented by experts from NSCC and Perennia.
Find out what this may mean for agricultural opportunities here.
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Seniors Safety Program
Chief John Collyer
Paul Fynes - 543 1871
Beth George
Staff Sgt. Bruce Hill
What is South Shore Safe
Communities?
Vision
To continuously
improve the safety
of individuals and
communities on
the South Shore by
enhancing a
culture of safety
and wellness.
South Shore Safe
Communities is:
A non-profit society
Dedicated to reducing
injuries on the South Shore
Focused on children,
youth, and seniors
A member of Safe
Communities Canada
Our Current Priorities at SSSC
Today, South Shore Safe Communities works on four priority areas
to try to reduce injuries in our communities:
Bullying Prevention
Falls 0 – 4 years
Road Safety
Age-friendly (Seniors Safety & Falls Prevention)
Geography: District of Lunenburg 2001 2006 2011 Percent Change
2001 - 2011
Total Reporting 25,570 25,160 25,081 -1.9
By 5-year Age Groups
0-4 yrs 1,055 935 928 -12
5-9 yrs 1,395 1,170 1,067 -23.5
10-14 yrs 1,680 1,440 1,272 -24.3
15-19 yrs 1,755 1,630 1,434 -18.3
20-24 yrs 1,070 1,075 1,114 4.1
25-29 yrs 1,165 950 920 -21
30-34 yrs 1,510 1,300 1,097 -27.4
35-39 yrs 2,140 1,605 1,443 -32.6
40-44 yrs 2,260 2,140 1,664 -26.4
45-49 yrs 2,210 2,335 2,256 2.1
50-54 yrs 2,115 2,270 2,381 12.6
55-59 yrs 1,690 2,215 2,332 38
60-64 yrs 1,435 1,775 2,302 60.4
65-69 yrs 1,195 1,405 1,693 41.7
70-74 yrs 1,025 1,055 1,230 20
75-79 yrs 805 825 859 6.7
80-84 yrs 610 555 575 -5.7
85+ yrs 440 485 516 17.3
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Lunenburg County
Seniors Safety Program
Referrals come from
police, community, and
seniors
Works through ALL
Lunenburg County
Started by Chief Brent
Crowhurst.
Currently funded through
the Department of
Seniors and in-kind from
the Town of Bridgewater
Offers direct service to
seniors to reduce elder
abuse, address seniors’
safety concerns, &
promote communication
between police and
seniors
Seniors Safety Program
A Program exists in most Counties.
Seniors Safety Coordinator
Beth George, civilian, works 17.5 hours/week.
Housed at Bridgewater Police Service
Over 70% of caseload outside of
Bridgewater
Services are offered to seniors in their home
and in the community
To continue and expand the program we
need more resources.
Seniors Safety Program Offers
Home visits – direct support
to seniors in their homes
Seniors Police Academy – 6
week program 1 x week
Crime prevention & safety
presentations – to seniors
organizations, senior
housing
Seniors Safe Driving –
classroom based education
program
Vial of Life – medical info
program for 1stresponders
Living Alone program– for
seniors learning to cope
with life on their own
Age-friendly/Senior Friendly
– helping our communities
to meet needs of seniors
Operation S.O.S. – Scouts
shoveling program
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Elder Abuse
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Financial Abuse
Neglect
Violation of Rights
Senior Files
Widowed woman with dementia taken
advantage of by two private caregivers
A realtor pushes senior to list her house for
sale
Senior is afraid of her son who lives next
door
A senior in private home-care needs help
finding another place to live
Deaf senior in a remote area hasn’t seen a
doctor in over 20 years
The Province’s Requirement
“The Senior Safety Grant is a grant of up to
$20,000 a year to help fund a Seniors' Safety
Program. Programs typically need more than this
to run successfully. Therefore, you must
demonstrate community in-cash or in-kind
support in your application. “
It also has to cover ALL of Lunenburg Co.
The Province is moving towards a matching
contribution formula up to $20,000.
Population % Matching
Contribution
s
Government
of N.S.
$20,000
Lunenburg
County
47,310
District of
Lunenburg
25,081 53% $10,622
District of
Chester
10,605 22% $4,491
Town of
Bridgewater 8,260 17% $3,498
Town of
Lunenburg
2,310 5% $978
Town of
MahoneBay
968 2% $410
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Where To From Here
Consider our proposal
We are asking for a letter of intent confirming your
commitment to help create a sustainable and co-
funded framework to deliver a Senior Safety
Program for all of Lunenburg County.
We plan on presenting to the other councils in Lunenburg County.
Ideally a representative from each council would sit
on a subcommittee to help guide and oversee the
Senior Safety Program.
Questions?
Through The Years Day Care & Community Centre
Providing for positive social and physical growth of the community through programs, services and experiences
20 Pte. Richard Green Lane, RR2 Hubbards, Nova Scotia, B0J 1T0, Canada. Phone: 1-902-857-1777 Fax: 1-902-857-1776
May 16, 2013
Dear Council Members for the Municipality of the District of Chester,
The 19th annual Child Care Awareness Days will be celebrated throughout Nova Scotia the month of
June 2013. In many regions across the province, events will take place involving child care practitioners,
parents, children and all those interested in quality child care for Nova Scotia’s children.
Child Care Awareness Days activities are organized in our communities to promote the value of quality
child care and those who provide it. In providing quality child care, practitioners support families so they
can be productive and contribute to our community’s economy. Children who receive quality childcare get
a foundation that supports them in their development into successful and responsible adults.
We at Through the Years Day Care & Community Centre celebrate Child Care Awareness Days in a
number of ways. The first week of June is Teacher Appreciation Week at the centre during which parents
and the Board treat staff with goodies of many forms in recognition and thanks. On June 23th we will hold
our Annual Family Fun Fair where we will celebrate the 11th preschool class to graduate to “big school”
from Through the Years and then hold a fair with games, an inflatable bouncing interactive toy, a barbeque,
clown and loads more fun.
We are asking the Council today to consider recognizing practitioners and the valuable work they do by
declaring the month of June 2013 “Child Care Awareness Days in this municipality. I have attached
a sample proclamation you may use, or create your own. We suggest not only entering it into your
minutes, but maybe consider putting an ad in our local paper. Council members are also welcome any time
to drop in to Through the Years for a tour and to hang out with the smallest (and greatest) citizens in your
community.
Please show the child care practitioners in the area that they are appreciated and that quality childcare is
important to our community. Thank you for considering this request, and have a wonderful day.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Ellen M. Shatford, BCS
Executive Director
Through the Years Day Care & Community Centre