HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-11-26_Council_Public Agenda PackageMUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
CHESTER MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 8:45 a.m.
AGENDA
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER.
2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
2.1 Council - Thursday, November 12, 2015.
3. MATTERS ARISING:
3.1 FCM Sustainability Conference - February 2016 - Warden Webber.
3.2 Request for Decision- Scope of Services for Animal Control Services and Impound Facilities Request
for Proposal.
3.3 Branding Study update - Presentation by Adam MacKenzie, Sperry (appointment at 10:15 a.m.)
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
4.1 Committee of the Whole - Thursday, November 19, 2015 - Warden Webber
4.2 Building Code & Unsightly Premises Committee - August 18, 2015 - Councillor Myra
4.3 Building Code & Unsightly Premises Committee - September 22, 2015 - Councillor Veinotte
4.4 Building Code & Unsightly Premises Committee - September 24, 2015 - Councillor Veinotte
S. CORRESPONDENCE:
5.1 Letter of response from the Minister of Municipal Affairs dated November 9, 2015 regarding the
concerns raised by Council on the proposed changes to the Municipal Elections Act.
5.2 Letter from South Shore Public Libraries dated November 10, 2015 regarding request for donation
to the 2015 Adopt -A -Book Campaign.
5.3 Letter of support from Chester Municipal Chamber of Commerce dated November 16, 2015
regarding proposal of a village -style inn, located at 58 Duke Street and the adjoining properties (52
- 54 Duke Street and 37 Water Street).
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 For Information Only - Report from CAO regarding Chipping.
6.2 Request for Decision from CAO dated November 19, 2015 - Wellbeing Committee Terms of
Reference.
6.3 Second Quarter - 2015/16 Operating and Capital Budgets - Director of Finance.
a) 2015/16 Operating Budget Review
b) 2015/16 Capital Budget Review
7. ADJOURNMENT.
APPOINTMENT
10:15 a.m. Adam MacKenzie, Sperry regarding Branding Study update.
In Camera following regular session under Section 22 of the MGA if necessary
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Animal Control Services and
Impound Facilities
The Municipality of the District of Chester
November 2015
1. Organization
1.1. Area Covered
The Municipality of the District of Chester (herein "MODC") is located in Lunenburg County Nova Scotia, The
Municipality covers an area of a' pproximately 1,400 square kilometers, ranging from the community of Martins
River in the South West, inland to the community of Franey Corner in the North West, North East to Dean
Chapter Lake and then back towards the coast to the community of Hubbards in the South East. The
permanent population of MODC is approximately 11,000 however this increases significantly in the summer
months due tuthe influx ofseasonal residents. Whilst the majority of the population are located in
communities along the coast there are a number of smaller communities inland such as New Ross, Forties
and Canaan. The remainder of MODC is lightly populated, with residents spread over a wide area.
The Municipality of the District of Chester may also enter into a contract to provide Animal Control Services to
the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (herein "MODL!'). The successful contractor would also be
required, by extension, to provide services, through this contract to MODL.
The attached map shows the municipal boundaries for both MODL and MODC and the various communities
(see Appendix A).
1.2. Purpose
a) To request submissions for fair consideration by the MODC for Animal Control and Impounding Services.
This document also provides candidates with the criteria used to evaluate submissions. In general,
Animal Control Services will Include responding toreports orcomplaints of:
* xtray, lost or abandoned dogs
* dogs found toberunning atlarge
~ dogs not wearing atag
° dogs that are fierce ordangerous
° dogs that are rabid, or appear to be rabid or exhibit symptoms of canine madness
* dogs that persistently disturb the quiet oythe neighborhood
w Any domestic animal urfowl (noiseatlarge, etc.)
• Any livestock (noise,atlarge, inadequate fencing, *to.)
° any other animal control related complaints that may be received from any member of the
public, organization orbody
2. Requirements
in order to enforce current, proposed and any future legislation, the Municipality requires the services ofan
Animal Control Officer / Pound Keeper. The Municipality also requires impounding and boarding fad|itioofor
dogs. It is the Intention of the Municipality to acquire these services from a single supplier or service provider,
for ofixed monthly price, for aterm of5(five)years.
|naddition toproviding services outlined below tothe K8ODCthe successful oontractormaya|soberequied
In order to ensure that all potential service providers are fully aware of the potential scope of the service
required, the Municipality has provided details ofthanumberandtypeofAnimn|Cuntm|caUareceived
between January Ist. 2014 and July 31st 2015. This information is provided in Appendix B.
2.1. Required Services
2.1.1. Animal Control Services - MODC
a) The successful contractor ahe|bomquimdtoprovdeAnime|Contnd3emices including enforcement of
the following:
i. Dog By-law (Byp|avv#140)nfthe Municipality (Appendix C);
ii. Domestic Animals and Fowls By-law (By-|ovv#8)ofthe Municipality (Appendix D);
ill. The Nova Scotia Fences and Detention ofStray Livestock Act (Appendix E),and;
|v. All current and future By -Law's that may be enacted by the Municipality in relation to animal
b) The successful contractor will be appointed as the Municipal representative to the Fences and
Arbitration Committee for enforcement of the Nova Scotia Fences and Detention of Stray Livestock Act
d The successful contractor will berequired to provide Animal Control Services to M0LC, seven days a
week, Monday through Sunday inclusive, from midnight on the one day to midnight on the following
day, inclusive of all statutory holidays.
d) The successful contractor will be responsible for the day-to-day enforcement of By -Law #140,however in
instances nfserious dog bites orattacks the successful contractor will borequired towork with the
Municipal By -Law Enforcement Coordinator and/or the Community Development Director.
2.1.2.Animal Control Services [WODL(opdnna|)
o) Upon the K8ODC exercising this option, the successful contractor may berequired toprovide Animal
Control Services, including enforcement of the following:
MODL'oDomestic Animal By-law (Appendix F)
M0DL'sDog Control By-law (Appendix 6)
6) The successful contractor will be required to provide Animal Control Services to MODL, seven days a
week, Monday through Sunday inclusive, from midnight onthe one day tomidnight onthe following
day, inclusive of all statutory holidays,
d The successful contractor shall supply all the necessary manpower and equipment tofulfill its duties and
will take all reasonable steps to avoid any delays in the delivery of the level of service required.
cU The successful contractor will ensure that Animal Control Services are available at the times required by
the Municipality. The successful contractor will take all necessary steps, and bear all financial burdens, to
ensure the service remains uninterrupted.
2,13, Impound Facilities
a) The successful contractor shall be required to provide impound facilities which meet the guidelines of the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). The facility must be accessible to the public, by
appointment, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p,m. Monday to Friday, except for statutory
holidays.
b) Ideally, the pound facilities shall be located within, or close to the borders of the Municipality of the
District ufChester.
c) The successful contractor shall, as required, provide boarding, care and maintenance for all stray dogs,
impounded dogs, domestic animals livestock and fowl which are found within the boundaries of the
Municipality of the District of Chester. In addition, the successful contractor shall, as required, provide
boarding, care and maintenance for all stray dogs, impounded dogs, and domestic animals found within
the boundaries of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg per the Dog Control By-law and the
Domestic Animal By-law.
eA The successful contractor shall be responsible for the return of all stray and impounded dogs, domestic
animals, livestock and fowl to their owners, and the disposal of all dogs that cannot be returned to
their owners in accordance with the guidelines set out in By -Law #14Vofthe [Wun|dpaUty-,
e) The successful contractor shall be responsible for transport of all dogs, domestic animals, livestock and
fowl which require emergency medical treatment toon appropriate veterinary hospital. The cost ofany
emergency medical treatment shall be borne by the owner of the dog or by the Municipality in which the
contractor iooperating eothe Animal Control Officer,
f) The successful contractor shall beresponsible totransport all dogs, domestic animals, livestock and
fowl which are to be euthanized to a euthanasia service location determined by the Municipality in
which the contractor is operating as the Animal Control Officer. The cost for euthanizing dogs shall be
borne by the owner of the dog or by the Municipality in which the contractor operating as the Animal
Control Officer.
g) The successful contractor will ensure that Impound Facilities are available at the times required by the
Municipality and will take all necessary steps, and bear all financial burdens, to ensure the service
remains uninterrupted during thasetimas.
h) The successful contractor shall be responsible for all fixed, variable and incidental costs involved with
the provision ofImpound Facilities.
2.1A. Personnel
a) The successful contractor shall provide all necessary manpower in order to provide an acceptable level of
service as required by the Municipality of the District of Chester.
6) The successful contractor and any employees shall carry atall times, when engaged |nanimal control
duties, an official card which identifies them as an Animal Control Officer for respective municipality in
which the animal control officer is acting in,
d The successful contractor shall have orbeeligible toobtain, 3pedo|Constab|eStotuowiththePnovnoe
of Nova Scotia.
d) The successful contractor ortheir staff shall beresponsible for the issuance ufSummary Offense Tickets;
for maintaining all records and information related to the enforcement of applicable municipal bylaws;
for regular consultation with municipal and legal representatives concerning enforcement; and for
attendance at Court concerning proceedings related to enforcement,
e) The successful contractor shall pay and be fully responsible for all salaries, wages, benefits,
2.1.5. Vehicles and Equipment
a) The successful oonLractorxhmUprnvdeaUvohblexandequipmentneueusaryfortheprovsiunofthe
Animal Control and Impounding Services.
W The successful contractor shall provide a vehicle or vehicles suitable for transporting dogs,domestic
animals, livestock and fowl inahumane state tothe impound facility,
All vehicles are to have a pleasing appearance and be kept neat, clean and in a state of good
ii All vehicles shall be clearly identified as to the respective municipality in which the animal
control officer iyacting in. The Municipality will provide the successful contractor with magnetic
signs tothis effect.
d Where any equipment has been supplied to the successful contractor by the MODL and/or MODC, that
equipment shall remain the property of the respective Municipality and shall be returned to the
respective Municipality upon completion or termination of the contract. The successful contractor will
make best efforts to keep such equipment in good working order and will inform the respective
Municipality immediately upon any malfunction ofsuch equipment.
d) The successful cnntractnrsheUbeosponsiNoforaUfixed variable and incidental costs involved with the
provision of any vehicles or equipment,
2.2. Communications
a) The Municipality of the District of Chester will provide the successful contractor with a cell phone to be
used for the provision of Animal Control services under this contract. Any and all public enquiries
received at any time of the day and night will be directed to this phone and the successful contractor will
answer all such calls at the time they are received, or as soon as practicable afterwards.
b) The successful contractor wiUensuetho all onduty personnel concerned with the provision ofAnimal
Control services or Impound facilities are accessible by cell phone,
d When Providing service dothe Municipality ofthe District nfLunenbung,the Animal Control Officer's
contact number will be made available to the call center used by MODL to handle calls to the animal
control service.
2.3. Record Keeping and Reporting
o) When acting as Animal Control Officer in MODC, the successful contractor shall report directly to the
By-law Enforcement Coordinator of the Municipality of the District of Chester. |nthe absence ofthe By -
Law EnforcamentCoondinotor,theContradorohaUreporttotheCommunityQeve|opmentD|rector
b) When acting as Animal Control Officer in MODC, the successful contractor shall report directly to the
Municipal Clerk of[WODL.
c) The successful contractor shall keep true and accurate records, as requested by the respective
Municipality, and provide monthly and annual reports of all animals handled by the Contractor on behalf
ofthe respective Municipality.
d) The successful contractor and shall maintain a separate accounting system for the costs of operating the
services covered bythe contract.
o) The successful contractor ohuU make his records available to either Municipality from time totime,
f) MODC and MODL will provide the successful contractor with templates of all forms to be used during
the provision of the service.
g) The successful contractor shall collect all impounding fees, daily pound or boarding fees and any other
additional amounts as provided in the relevant by-laws from persons redeeming dogs and shall also
collect payment accordingto the respective Municipal By-laws from anyone purchasing impounded
dogs which are not redeemed. All such funds shall be forwarded to Corporate Services of the
respective Municipality and accounted for in financial records prepared by the Contractor,
h) The successful contractor shall provide receipts to anyone paying impounding fees, daily pound or
boarding fees, or amounts for the purchase of impounded animals, or any other amounts as provided
by the relevant By-laws. Receipts shall be numbered and be provide in triplicate, with one copy provided
to the owner of the animal, one for contractor and one for MODC. MODC retains the right to inspect the
receipt book upon request.
2.4. Insurance and Indemnification
a) The Animal Control Officer shall be under the control and supervision of the respective Municipality for
which they are responding to a call.
b) The successful contractor shall obtain and maintain, for the entire duration of the contract, insurance
coverage on his vehicle(s) which are used to provide the Animal Control Service and Impound Facility,
in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000) minimum.
c) The successful contractor shall also obtain and maintain commercial general liability insurance against
claims for personal injury, death and property damage and this coverage shall be a minimum of two
million dollars ($2,000,000) for each occurrence and shall include the Municipality of the District of
Chester and the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg as an Additional Insured Party with respect to
liability arising from operations performed under the contract.
d) Vehicle and Liability Insurance shall be provided through an insurance company and a policy approved
by the Municipality of the District of Chester.
e) No later than noon hour on the day of commencement of any contract, the Municipality of the District of
Chester and the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg shall be provided with a Certificate of
Insurance confirming Insurance coverage as required in this contract. The insurance policies shall
become effective upon the commencement of any contract relating to bids received against this RFP,
f) The successful contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the Municipality of the District of Chester
and the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg of and from all fines, suits, claims, demands, and
actions of any kind or nature to which either Municipality shall or may become Liable for or suffer by
reason of any negligent, unlawful or wrongful act on the part of the successful contractor or any of its
employees or agents.
g) The successful contractor and Municipality agree and recognize that the Contractor in the performance
of the duties contemplated by any contract they may enter into is a "self-employed person" as defined
in the Occupational Health and Safety Act S.N.S. 1996, c.7, s. 3(ae) and not a "dependent
contractor" as defined by s. 3(j) of the aforementioned Act.
h) The successful contractor agrees that he shall comply in all respects with the provisions of the
Occupational Health and Safety Act aforesaid both as regards to himself and any employees employed
by the Contractor in carrying out the provisions of any contract with the Municipality.
i) The successful contractor shall have Workers Compensation Coverage or provide proof that they are
exempt from the same as per the Worker's Compensation Act and Regulations.
J) The successful contractor shall be responsible for all fixed, variable and incidental costs related to
obtaining the required insurance cover.
2.5. Compliance with Regulations
a) The successful contractor shall comply with all the requirements of Federal and Provincial Acts and
Regulations. Moreover, the Contractor shall fully comply with all current and future by-laws enacted by
the MODC and MODL.
b) The successful contractor shall act in accordance with and within the authority of the Municipal By-
laws, which are now or may in the future come into effect concerning animal control.
3. Value of Services
a) The Municipality of the District of Chester expects to pay a fixed, monthly fee in respect of the services
described in this RFP document, therefore:
I. The Municipality of the District of Chester shall pay to the successful contractor a fixed monthly
fee exclusive of HST for each full month of the contract, and a pro -rata amount for each part
month.
ii. The monthly payment shall cover all costs associated with the provision of Animal Control
Services and Impounding Facilities, and shall include all incidental expenses incurred by the
Contractor such as salaries, mileage, boarding fees, food, and any other such expenses
associated with the capture and boarding of dogs.
iii. The successful contractor shall invoice the Municipality of the District of Chester on a monthly
basis stipulating the service period covered and include HST if applicable. the Municipality of the
District of Chester will in turn process the invoice in due course which normally takes
approximately two weeks.
b) The successful contractor shall be responsible for all fixed, variable and incidental costs involved with the
provision of Animal Control and impounding services.
4. Scope of Services
a) The proposed start date for the Animal Control Services and Impound Facilities will be 00:00am on
February 1" 2016.
b) The successful contractor will be expected to provide the service for a period of five (5) years from
date of commencement of the contract.
c) The service is expected to be available to the Municipality and its residents 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, 365 days a year, including all statutory holidays.
5. CONTENTS OF SUBMISSION
5.1. All proposals submitted to the Municipality shall include the following:
a) An introduction outlining an understanding of the project and of the Municipality as well as the
proponent's approaches to addressing the various elements of the scope of the services defined in
Section 2above. This should include odescription ofthe tracking system that will beused totrack kennel
fees and payments tothe Municipality.
b) The name(s),qua|ificotions and relevant experience ofthe person(s) who will be primarily
responsible for provision of the Animal Control Service and who will work at or manage the Impounding
Facility.
c) The names, qualifications, related experience, and level ufinvolvement ofa|| other persons who will
be Involved in the delivery of services related to this contract. This should include a description how
services will be delivered when the contractor is on vacation or extended leaves.
d) A firm monthly price for the delivery of all services, The pricing shall be quoted for services provided to
MODC as well as the optional fee for services to MODL, The costs shall cover all aspects of the service, as
outlined in Section 2 above that shall remain fixed for the term of the contract.
e) The names and contact information of two references who would be familiar with the proponent's ability to
deliver the services outlined inSection 2above.
f) Certificate of Insurance confirming insurance in accordance with Section 2.4, or an indication that the same
will be provided prior to entering Into a contract with the Municipality of the District of Chester;
g) A Clearance Letter from the Worker's Compensation confirming that the proponent is in good standing, or
an indication that the same will be provided prior to entering into a contract with the Municipality of the
District of Chester, or proof of exemption as per the Worker's Compensation Act and Regulations,
h) The proposal shall consist ofone envelope containing six hard copies and one digital copy (.pdfformat) of
the proposal osoutlined above, including the proposed cost ofthe service.
G. SUBMISSION DEADLINES AND EVALUATION
P.yN.Myra, Municipal Clerk
Municipality ofthe District ofChester
P.0.Box 369
151 King Street
Chester, Nova Scotia B01JO
275-3SG4
6.2. Questions about this RFP should be directed to:
Tara Maguire, Community Development Director
Municipality ofthe District ofChester
Pl}.Box 369
186Central Street
Chester, Nova Scotia BOJ 1JO
902275-2599
tmogu|e@nhoster.oa
6.3. Council ofthe Municipality ofthe District ofChester reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, mnot
interests of the Municipality. Council also reserves the right to waive any formality, informality or technicality in
any proposal.
6.4. Council of the Municipality of the District of Chester reserves the right to request a presentation from any bidder to
further assess any proposal.
6.5. It is anticipated that a decision will be made by Thursday, January 14, 2016 and the successful respondent
will be notified and the contract awarded prior to the proposed date of commencement of the service. An award
for services shall be not effective until such time as a contract for the services requested in this proposal has been
executed by the successful respondent and the Municipality of the District of Chester.
6.6. The following criteria will be used to select the successful submission:
CRITERION
WEIGHT
Qualifications of the service provider and any staff.
30%
Previous experience of providing similar services.
30%
Location of proposed Impound Facility.
20%
Overall presentation of proposal.
5%
Creativeness of proposal.
5%
Cost effectiveness of proposal.
10%
TOTAL
100%
Appendix A — the Municipality of the District of Chester
Appendix B — Animal Control Activity January 11t, 2014 and July 31, 2015
The following tables represent a breakdown of the number and type of Animal Control related incidents
dealt with bythe Municipality between January 11t,2O14and July 31,ZU15
Breakdown by Type
MODC
MODIL
Dog running at large
77
171
Found Dog
12
25
Lost Dog
11
Barking Dog
6
27
Other
1
31
Dog Bite / Dog Attack
10
10
Total calls
117
319
Appendix C — Dog By -Law #140
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
PO Box 369, Chester, NS BOJ UO IS 1 Klug Street, Chester, NS
Telephone: 902-275-3554 Facsirrifle: 902-275-4771 email: adnfinistration@chekenca
1, Pamela M, Myra, Municipal Clerk of the Municipality of the
District of Chester do hereby certify that the following is a true
copy of the Dog By -Law #140.
Given under the hand and seal of the Municipality of the District
of Chester this 4"' day of April, 2011.
Pamela M. Myra
Municipal Clerk
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
DOG BY-LAW
BY-LAW # 140
DEFINIT16NS
1. In this By -Law;
a, "CLERK" means the Clerk of the Municipality and shall include any other person designated
by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out the duties of the Clerk under this By -Law;
b, BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER!' means that person employed by the Municipality, and
designated by the CAO, with responsibility for the enforcement of by-laws and whose duties
may include those of the pound keeper and those of the Dog Control Officer as described in
Section 175, Part (1) Subsection Ch) of the Municipal Government Act;
c. "ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER" means that person employed by the Municipality, and
designated by the CAO, with responsibility for Animal Control and whose duties may include
maintaining a pound, capturing and impounding dogs in breach of this by-law and those of
the, Dog Control Officer as described in Section 175, Part .(1) Subsection (h) of the Municipal
Government Act;
d. "DOG" means any dog, male or female, of any age or any animal that is the result of the
breeding of a dog and any other animal;
e. To "OWN" includes to possessor harbour dog,
f. "OWNER" includes any person who possesses, has the care of, or has the control of or
harbours a. dog and, where the person is a minor, includes a person responsible for the
custody of the minor;
g. "DOG LICENSE" means a license for any bind of dog.
L "DOG LICENSE PERIOD" means the time 5 years subsequent to the date of issue of a dog
license, both dates inclusive,
i. "POUND" means an enclosure maintained by or under the authority of the pound keeper for
confining dogs captured pursuant to this By -Law;
j, "FIERCE OR DANGEROUS" dog means any dog with a known propensity, tendency or
disposition to attack without provocation other domestic animals or persons.
Notice of Intention to Amend - By -Law Coannittee - October 21, 2010 (2010-512)
V Reading - Council Duceinber 9, 2010 (2010-607)
2116 Reading - Council March 10, 2011 (2011-168)
Wfectivo Date March 29, 2011
DOG BY-LAW # 140 (CONTINUED) Page 2 of 15
k, "PUBLIC PROPERTY" has the same meaning as defined In Section 4 of the Public Properties
13y -Law No. 134, but shall also include all Crown Land for which the Municipality has
responsibility for under a Letter of Authority issued pursuant to the Crown Lands Act and all
streets, roads and highways and their sidewalks regularly used by the public that lie within
the boundary of the Municipality, whether owned or maintained by the Municipality or some
other government body, organisation, body corporate, or person.
1. "MUNICIPAL PROPERTY" shall include all streets, roads, trails, sidewalks parks, structures
and public places owned by the Municipality and shall be taken to include all Crown Land for
which the Municipality has responsibility for under a Letter of Authority issued pursuant to
the Crown Lands Act,
m. "KENNEL" means an establishment for the breeding and / or boarding of dogs and includes
establishments known as "Doggie Day Care" or any similar definition thereof
n, "KENNEL LICENSE" means a license for any type of kennel.
o. "KENNEL LICENSE PERIOD" means the time between January 1st and the following
December 31st, both dates inclusive.
p. "KENNEL OWNER" includes any person, individuals, partnership, society, association,
corporation or agency who owns or operates a kennel as defined in section 1 (1) and shall
include the owner of the property upon which the kennel is situated.
q. "SELL" shall be taken to include giving away free of charge or otherwise finding a more
suitable home for a dog.
DOGS
2. The owner of every dog shall be responsible for registering and maintaining that registration
immediately upon acquiring ownership of a dog with the Clerk and shall obtain at that time a
license for such dog. The registration and license fee shall be in accordance with policy
adopted by the Municipal Council from time to time and shall be paid by the owner at time of
registration.
3. Unless there has been a prior renewal a license issued pursuant to Section 2 shall expire not
later than five (5) years from the date of issuance.
Notice of Intention to Amend - By -Law Committee - October 21, 2010 (2010-512)
111t Reading - Council - December 9, 2010 (2010-607)
2nd Reading - Council - March 10, 2011 (201.1-168)
Effective Date - March 29, 2011
DOG BY-LAW # 140 (CONTINUED)
4.
5,
6.
Page 3 of 15
a. The Municipal Council shall appoint the clerk to be a Collector whose duties shall be to
register dogs and issue licenses and tags pursuant to this By -Law.
b. The, Municipality may employ a person who shall be designated by the CAO to act as either
Pound Keeper or By -Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer or any one or all of
these positions.
a. Upon registration of the dog and upon payment of the prescribed registration and license
fee, the Clerk shall issue a tag for each dog so registered.
b. The tag shall bear the serial number of the license, the year in which it was issued and any
other inscription the Clerk, the Collector or the By -Law Enforcement Officer may deem
necessary.
c. The owner of a dog shall keep the tag so issued securely fixed to that dog at all times while
the dog is so registered and licensed,
d. The tag may be removed from a dog when the dog is being lawfully used for hunting
purposes.
e. The owner shall not use the tag issued for one dog on any other dog.
f. When satisfied that a tag validly issued has been lost, and upon payment of the fee set by
policy, the Clerk may issue a new one to replace the lost one.
g. The Clerk shall keep a register of all registrations and licenses together with such other
information as may be reasonable or necessary and amend the registration of each dog as
required.
a. Any dog which is off the property occupied by the owner or a property defined in Section 6
(b) Part v without being tinder the continuous restraint and control of some responsible
person, is deemed to be running at large for the purposes of this By -Law. A dog which is
tethered on a tether of sufficient length to permit the dog to leave the property occupied. by
the owner or a property defined in Section 6 (b) Part v is deemed to be running at large,
b. The owner of a dog, shall, while the dog is off the property occupied by the owner dr a
property defined in Section 6 (b) Part v, keep the dog tinder control by means of a harness
or leash, and the dog shall be deemed to be running at large where the owner fails to use
such apparatus, except that an unleashed and unharnessed dog that is tinder continuous
Notice of Intention to Amend - By -Law Committee - October 21, 2010 (2010-512)
Ist Reading - Council - December 9, 2010 (2010-607)
2rid Reading - Council - March 10, 2011 (2011-168)
Effective Date -- March 29, 2011
DOG BY-LAW # 140 (CONTINUED)
Page 4 of 15
human restraint and control shall not be deemed to be running at large if at the time the dog
is:
1. participating In an organized hunt, dog exhibition event or dog field trials;
ii. participating in a search and rescue operation or law-enforcement operation;
iii. assisting a person with a disability, provided the dog is trained for such purpose;
iv. within a municipal public park where the area is designated by signage as an area in
which dogs are permitted to be without a leash subject to such limitations are posted;
v. on privately owned property, with the consent of the owner or occupant of the
property while the dog remains on the property;
7. Any dog not registered pursuant to this By -Law, or 'running at large, or without
a collar or tag may be captured by the Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer,
and placed in the pound so established. But in cases where dogs either cannot be captured or
cannot be captured safely the Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer or
persons acting under their authority may immediately destroy such dogs without impounding
them.
Upon any dog being so impounded the Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer
shall make best efforts to contact the owner of said dog and inform them that the animal has
been impounded. Should the owner be unable to be contacted within five (5) days of the date
of the dog being so impounded, the Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer
shall;
a. With dogs bearing the tag issued pursuant to this by-law mail to the registered owner not
later than three (3) days before the time referred to in the notice, by registered mail
postage prepaid a notice in the form set out in Section 7 (c) hereof or such similar form as
may suit the particular circumstances; or
b. With a dog that does not bear a tag issued pursuant to this By -Law, post in the Municipal
Building a notice not later than three (3) days before the time referred to in that Notice, a
Notice in the form set out in Section 7 (c) hereof, or such similar form as may suit the
particular circumstances,
c. The form of notice asset out in this Section may be as follows:
"TAKE NOTICE" that a dog (giving a short description with number of tag, if any)
has been impounded in the animal pound of the Municipality of the District of
Chester at , and unless such dog is claimed (and registered) on or
before the — day of 20_, at --- o'clock in the —, noon, the
dog will then be sold or if not sold within 7 days, may be destroyed.
Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer
Dated at — in the Municipality of the District of Chester this --day of
20—
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8, The owner of any dog impounded may, upon proving the ownership thereof and
upon the payment of any registration fee that may be outstanding as well as
redemption fee in accordance with policy adopted by Council from time to time
and such other costs as inay have been Incurred in the capturing and keeping
of the dog, redeem the dog from the pound.
9. Any dog which has not been so redeemed within the period allowed, may after
the expiry of that period be sold by the Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement
Officer, for such price as may be reasonably obtainable, and the proceeds shall
be given to the Clerk to cover all costs incurred in capturing; keeping and selling
the dog and the surplus if any may be retained by the Municipal Council, or may be returned to
the owner upon application and providing sufficient proof' of ownership,
10. Any dog which cannot be sold after a reasonable effort has been made may be
destroyed by the Animal Control Officer, or By -Law Enforcement Officer or person acting
under their authority.
11, Any Constable, Peace Officer, Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer, without
notice to or complaint against the owner of any such dog, may impound any dog:
a. which is fierce or dangerous; or
b, which without provocation.,
L has attacked or injured any person or property; or
H. has caused any harm or loss to the body or personal property of any person; or
c. which is rabid or appears to be rabid or exhibiting symptoms of canine madness; or
d. that is persistently disturbing the quiet of the neighbourhood by barking, howling or
otherwise.
But in cases where dogs either cannot be captured or cannot be captured safely the Animal
Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer or persons acting under their authority may
immediately destroy such dogs without impounding them.
12. Where a dog has been impounded pursuant to Section 11 (a), Section It (b) or Sectionli (c) of
this by-law, any Constable, Peace Officer, Animal Control Officer or By-law
Enforcement Officer shall without complaint against the owner thereof make best efforts to
contact the owner of said dog and inform them that the animal has been impounded, Should
the owner be unable to be contacted within five (5) days of the date of the dog being so
impounded, the Animal Control Officer or BY -Law Enforcement Officer shall;
a. Where the registered owners details are known, or with dogs bearing the tag issued
pursuant to this by-law, mail to the registered owner not later than three (3) days before
the time referred to in the notice, by registered mail postage prepaid a notice in the form set
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out in Section 12 (c) hereof or such similar form as may suit the particular
circumstances; or
b. With a dog that does not bear a tag issued pursuant to this By -Law, post In the Municipal
Building a notice not later than three (3) days before the time referred to in that Notice, a
Notice in the form set out in Section 12 (c) hereof, or such similar form as may suit the
particular circumstances;
c, The form of notice as set out in this Section maybe as follows:
"TAKE� NOTICE" that a dog (giving <a short description with number of tag, if any)
as a result of (being found to be fierce or dangerous, being rabid or exhibiting symptoms of
canine madness, an unprovoked attack against a person or property - delete as
appropriate) has been Wnpounded in the animal pound of the Municipality of the District of
Chester at,_ and unless an application is made to the Animal Control Officer or By -Law
Enforcement Officer on or before the — day of 20, at — o'clock in the — noon, the animal
may be destroyed.
Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer
Dated at in the Municipality of the District of Chester this
--day of 20—
d. The owner of any dog so impounded may, upon proving ownership of the clog, within 14
days of the date of such notice being issued, lodge an application with the Animal Control
Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer, in writing, against the destruction of the dog.
e. The Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer will, within 14 days of receipt of
a letter of application against the destruction of a dog, schedule a meeting to discuss the
matter, The Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer will inform the owner of
the dog of the date of this meeting and the dog's owner will be permitted to attend to
present reasons why the dog should riot be destroyed,
f. Upon hearing any application, or if no application is received, the Animal Control Officer or
By -Law Enforcement Officer may;
i. Make a decision to destroy the dog; or
ii. Authorise the return of the dog to its registered owner under such conditions,
safeguards and limitations that they deem reasonable or appropriate to manage the
risk posed by the dog, protect the neighbourhood and otherwise serve the purpose
of this by-law so long as the registered owner signs an undertaking agreeing to be
bound by such conditions; or
iii. Return the dog to the registered owner; or
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iv. Make an application to the Court pursuant to the Municipal Government Act to make
a decision on how to deal with the dog.
g. In any case, after hearing an application, the Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement
Officer will write to the owner of the dog, by registered mail, informing them of their
decision.
h. Where a decision has been made to destroy the dog, the Animal Control Officer or By -Law
Enforcement Officer or a person acting under their authority will destroy the dog.
1.3. Where a dog has been impounded pursuant to Section 11 (d) of this by-law, any Constable,
Peace Officer, Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer may deal with the dog by:
a. In the case of a first offence, and upon application by the owner with sufficient proof of
ownership, may impose such conditions, safeguards and limitations as may deem
reasonably appropriate to protect the neighbourhood and otherwise serve the purpose of
this by-law upon the dog and Its owner, and return the dog to the owner only after the
owner has signed an undertaking agreeing to such conditions, safeguards and limitations; or
b. In the case of subsequent offences, or where the owner or animal is in breach of any of the
conditions, safeguards or limitations contained in the signed undertaking, the Animal
Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer may:
i. Impose further conditions, safeguards and limitations as may deem reasonably
appropriate to protect the neighbourhood and otherwise serve the purpose of this
by-law upon the dog and its owner, and require the owner to sign an undertaking
agreeing to such conditions, safeguards and limitations; or
ii. Impound the dog and take steps to sell the dog.
hi. Any dog that cannot be sold after a reasonable effort has been made may be
destroyed by the Animal Control Officer or, By -Law Enforcement Officer or person
acting under- their authority,
14, Where a dog that was registered pursuant to this by-law has been impounded or destroyed,
the Municipality may take all reasonable steps to recover any costs associated with the
impoundment and destruction of the dog from the registered owner.
15. Where a dog that was not registered pursuant to this by-law has been impounded or
destroyed, but the identity of the owner has been established to the satisfaction of the Animal
Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer, the Municipality may take all reasonable steps
to recover any costs associated with the impoundment and destruction of the dog from the
owner.
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1st Reading - Council - December 9, 2010 (2010607)
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16. Every owner of a dog who fails to remove the feces of a dog, other than a dog
that is trained to assist and is assisting a person with a disability, from Municipal
property is guilty Of all Offence against this By-law and is subject on conviction to the penalty
prescribed by in Section 20,
KENNELS
17, In respect of kennels.
a. No person shall operate a kennel without first applying for the appropriate kennel license.
b. The application for a kennel license shall comply with the provisions of this by-law and shall
be in a form acceptable to the By -Law Enforcement Officer or Animal Control Officer. The
application must be signed by the proposed Kennel Owner.
c. A license fee as determined from time to time by policy by the Municipality shall be
submitted with each application for a kennel license and each subsequent application to
renew a kennel license. The fee shall cover the whole of the license period, or any portion
thereof,
d. A deposit, as determined from time to time by policy by the Municipality,, shall be paid when
submitting an application for a now or initial kennel license to cover expenses incurred by
the Municipality in processing the application. Any remaining balance of the deposit will be
returned to the applicant once the application has been processed,
e. When applying for a kennel license, the Clerk will notify all neighbours within 500 feet of
the proposed location, by registered mail not. less than fourteen days (14) following receipt
of application.
f. When considering an application for a kennel license, the Animal Control Officer or By -Law
Enforcement Officer will consider any objections from those nelghbouns notified that are
received within 30 days of the date of the registered letter; and may take steps to further
investigate these objections.
g. In considering the grant of a kennel license, the Animal Control Officer or By -Law
Enforcement Officer shall consider that, in addition to any specific requirements in the by-
laws, that.
i. The proposed site is an appropriate location for a kennel,
fl, The kennel will not adversely affect the neighbourhood,
ft The kennel. shall not be operated in a manner which creates a nuisance to anyone
occupying a property in the vicinity.
iv. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided to assure public safety,
v. That kennel maintenance and operation conforms to the Code of Practice for
Canadian Kennel Operations as produced by the Canadian Veterinary Medical
Association.
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V;t Reading - Council - December 9, 2010 (2010-607)
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vi, That the application conforms to the requirements of the Land Use fay -Law.
h. In considering the grant of a kennel license, the Animal Control Officer or By -Law
Enforcement Officer may impose such conditions, safeguards and limitations as may deem
reasonably appropriate to protect the neighbourhood and otherwise serve the purpose of
the by-law. These conditions, safeguards and limitations will form part of the kennel license.
In considering the grant of a kennel license, where the application for a kennel license has
been made for a kennel operation that has been in existence for at least 12 months prior to
the date this by-law became effective, the Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement
Officer may allow the kennel operation a 6 month grace period in which to comply with the
provisions, safeguards and limitations set out in this By -Law and any kennel license issued
pursuant to it.
The Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer may, at their discretion, extend
this grace period subject to the kennel owner providing and agreeing to a plan of action, and
showing evidence of progress in relation to this plan of action.
j. Where the application for a kennel license is granted:
I., The Clerk will write to all those persons informed in Section 1.7 (e) by registered
mail to inform them that a kennel license has been granted to the applicant,
fi. Those persons notified above will have fourteen (14) days from the date of receipt
of the letter to register an appeal, in writing against the grant of a kennel license to
Municipal Council.
fli. Should any appeals against the grant of a kennel license be received within the 14
day period the Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement officer will prepare a
report for Council within 14 days.
iv. After receiving the report Council shall set the date to hear the appeal and then
thereafter Council may:
1, uphold the appeal and refuse the grant of the kennel license, or
H. uphold the granting of the kennel license with additional conditions,
safeguards and limitations as may deem reasonably appropriate to protect
the noighbourhood and otherwise serve the purpose of the by-law, or
iii. reject the appeal and issue the kennel license.
v. If no appeals are received within the 14 day period, or if any appeals are received
and are subsequently rejected, the Clerk will issue the kennel license to the
applicant.
k, Where the application for a kennel license is refused:
L The Clerk will write to the applicant by mail informing them of their -decision,
11, The applicant will have fourteen (14) days from the date of receipt of the, totter to
lodge an appeal, in writing, with Council,
iii. The appeal process will follow that outlined in Section 1.7 (z) thru Section 17 (cc)
below.
Notice of Intention to Amend - By -Law Committee - October 21, 2010 (2010-512)
lsc Reading - Council - December 9, 2010 (201.0-607)
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A veterinary hospital shall not be considered a kennel unless it contains an area for the
breeding of dogs, or for boarding dogs for other than medical or surgical purposes,
m.Kennel licenses shall Include the following information and shall not be transferrable:
I, Narne
I!. Location
Ili. Maximum number of dogs
iv. Such other information as required from time to time by the Animal Control Officer
or By -Law Enforcement Officer.
m The kennel owner shall renew the license annually prior to the commencement of each
succeeding license period,
o. A license issued pursuant to this by-law shall be in addition to any other license required for
any dog which may be kept in such a kennel.
p, All buildings, enclosures, runs and any other structures concerned with the operation of the
kennel shall be kept in good repair at all times,
q. Kennels shall be kept clean and all waste and excrement shall be disposed of in a manner
that does not create a nuisance, in a manner acceptable to the Department of Environment
and in a manner that conforms to the Municipality of the District Of Chester Waste
Collection and Disposal By -Law #131.
r. Kennels shall be at all times under the direct control of a responsible person.
s, The Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer may enter in or upon land where
a kennel is located, and enter the kennel buildings, pounds and enclosures to perform all
inspection of the kennel so long as entry is made in accordance with the regulations laid
down in Part XXI Section 503 of the Municipal Government Act.
t. Inspections may be carried out;
i. On.a random basis.
ii. As part of a regular series of Inspections.
III. In response to complaints,
u. If, after inspecting a kennel, the Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer
believes it is not being maintained in a sanitary and/or humane manner, or is in breach of
the conditions outlined on the kennel license and this or any other by-law, may;
Issue a formal warning to the kennel owner; or
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I!. Issue an order to the kennel owner instructing them to take reasonable and
appropriate steps to rectify the unsanitary and/or inhumane conditions, or
other issues or breaches identified in the inspection; or
I'll. Issue an order revoking the kennel license; and
iv. Report the incident to the SPCA.
v, Should, after the issue of a formal notice, further inspections reveal the breaches identified
in Section 17 (u) above to be unresolved, or reveal any further breaches, the Animal Control
Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer may;
I. Issue an order to the kernel owner instructing them to take reasonable and
appropriate steps to rectify the unsanitary and/or inhumane conditions, or
other Issues or breaches identified in the inspection; or
JL Issue an order revoking the kennel license; and
iii. Report the incident to the SPCA.
w. Should, after the issue of an order instructing the kennel owner to rectify any breaches
idei-itified in the inspection, any breaches remain unresolved after the expiry date of such an
order, or any new breaches are discovered,
scovered, the Animal Control Officer or By -Law.
Enforcement Officer may issue the kennel owner an order revoking the kennel license and
will report the breach to the SPCA.
x. Any order that may have been issued revoking a kennel license will become effective
fourteen (14) days after the date of issue unless there is an emergency situation, as
determined by the Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer, at which time the
revoking of the license will be immediate, In such emergency situations the Animal Control
Officer or By -Law Enforcement will arrange interim care for the affected animals,
y. A kennel owner may, within fourteen (14) days of the date of issue of an order revoking a
kennel license, lodge an appeal with Council, in writing, against the order.
z. Where a kennel owner has lodged an appeal within fourteen (14) days of the date of issue of
an order to revoke a kennel license, the order will be suspended until such time as the
appeal has been heard and a decision has been made unless there is an emergency situation,
as determined by the Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement Officer in which case
the license will remain revoked.
aa. The Municipal Council will, within fourteen (14) days of receipt of a letter of appeal
against an order revoking a kennel license, schedule a meeting to discuss the matter. The
Municipal Council will inform the kennel owner, and the list of persons originally notified
of the kennel application (see Section 17 (e)) of the date of this meeting and the kennel
owner and those persons notified will be permitted to attend to defend against the
revocation order,
bb. Upon hearing any appeal the Municipal Council may, at its discretion;
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I. Uphold the decision of the Animal Control Officer or By -Law Enforcement
Officer; or
Ji. Restore the license upon such terms and conditions as determined by Council;
or
iii. Uphold the appeal and reinstate the kennel license.
cc.In any case, after bearing an appeal, the Municipal Council will write to the owner of the
kennel, by registered mail, informing them of their decision,
dd. The penalty for maintaining a kennel after the license has been suspended or revoked shall
be as in accordance with that indicated in Section 19 (a) of this by-law.
18. The owner of a dog:
a. which runs at large contrary to this By -Law; or
b. in respect of which the license fee imposed by this By -Law is not paid; or
c. which is fierce or dangerous; or
d, which, without provocation;
1. has attacked or injured any person or property; or
H, has caused any harm or loss to the body or personal property of any person, or
e, which is rabid or appears to be rabid or exhibiting symptoms of canine madness; or
f. that is persistently disturbing the quiet of the neighbourhood by barking, howling or
otherwise;
is guilty of an offence against this By-law whether or not such dog is chained, muzzled or
otherwise restrained and is Subject on conviction to the penalty prescribed, by in Section 20,
19. In respect of kennels;
a. Any person who owns, maintains or operates a kennel contrary to this bylaw or is in
violation of any of the conditions stipulated upon a license issued pursuant to this by-law is
guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction for a first offence to a penalty not
exceeding Five Thousand dollars ($5,000.00) and in default of payment to imprisonment -for
a term not exceeding thirty (3 0) days,
b. Any person who owns, maintains or operates a kennel contrary to this by-law or is in
Violation Of any of the conditions stipulated upon a license issued pursuant to this by-law is
guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction for all subsequent offences to a penalty
not exceeding ren Thousand dollars ($10,000,00) and in default of payment to
imprisonment for a term not -exceeding thirty (90) days,
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1st Reading - Council -.December 9, 2010 (2010-607)
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20. Any person who fails to comply with any provisions of this By -Law or any license issued
pursuant there to and for which no penalty is expressly provided shall be liable on conviction
to a penalty not exceeding Five Hundred dollars ($500.00) and in default of payment to
imprisonment for a term not exceeding thirty (3 0) days,
21. Where a person is guilty of an offence contrary to the provisions of this by-law or any license
issued pursuant to this by-law, and that offence continues beyond 12:00 midnight on the day it
was committed, each subsequent day the offence continues shall be deemed to be a separate
offence,
22. If it appears that the procedure was conducted in accordance with the principles of this by-
law, that the irregularity, failure, non-compliance or mistake did not affect the result of the
decision.
23. This By -Law shall become effective on the date of publication,
Notice of Intention to Amend - By -Law Committee -October 21, 2010 (2010-512)
1A Reading - Council - December 9, 2010 (2010-607)
211d Heading Council - March 10, 2011- (2011-168)
Effective Date - March 29, 2011
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Annotation for Official By -Law Book
Date of First Reading
December 9, 2010
Date of advertisement of Notice of Intent to Consider
Progress Enterprise on
February 22, 2011 and
Masthead News on
February 16, 2011
Date of Second Reading
March 10, 2011
Date of advertisement of passage of By -Law
March 29, 2011.
Date of mailing to Minister a certified copy of By-Law
April 4, 2011
I certify that the Dog By -Law # 140 was amended by Council and published as indicated
above
April 4.2Q11
P. M. Myra, Kunicipal Clerk Date
*E,ffectjve,1)4te of the By -Law unless otherwise specified in the text of the By -Law
Notice of Intention to Amend - By -Law Committee - October 21, 2010 (2010-512)
1st Reading - Council - December 9, 2010 (2010-607)
2nd Reading - Council - March .1-0, 2011(2011-168)
Effective Date -- March 29, 201.1
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10�UNICIPSLITY OF THE DISTR r
4 OF CHESTER
N+C 110E REs.BY-LAWS
Take notice that Chester Municipal Council considered. adoptions and amendments
to the By -Laws of the Municipality of the District -of Chester at a meeting held ori
Thursday, March 10; 2011. Those adoptiongtamendments were approved as follows:
By -Law_
Amendment
Dog By -Law #140
AMENDMENT,
Reference to Municipal property, licensing -m
of kennels, impounding, etc.
Further take notice that a copy of the amendments of the above-mentioned Sy -laws
may be reviewed or obtained between the hours of, 8;30 a.m. and 4;30 p.m, at the
offices -of- the Municipality of the District of Chester,151 King Street, Chester, NS or
oil the website.at:www chest ria.
Afrd fiirther..take notice that the above-mentioned amendments will'become effective
as of the date of publication of this newspaper.
Pamela M. Myra
Municipal Clerk
1, Pamela M. Myra, Municipal Clerk of the Municipality of the District of Chestier do hereby certify
that -the above is a true copy of an advertisement duly advertised in the Progress Enterprise on
Tuesday, March 29, 201,:1.
Given under the hand of the Municipal Cleric and
under the corporate seal of the said Municipality this
401 day of April, 2011.
el"a M. Myra
Icipal Clerk
Notice of Intention to Amend By -Law Committee b
1si Reading - Council - December 9,2010 (201.0-607)
2nd Reading - Coii.ncil - March 1:0, 2011 (2011.-168)
Effective Date Misch 29, 2011
3.,
btobci° 21 20.16 (2010-512)
Appendix D — Domestic Animals and Fowls By-law #8
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
BY-LAWS
BY-LAW 48
POMr1,9tjC K AND
US - YON! 9!
11 In this chapter
(a) "Domestic Animal" means any tame or domesticated animal
whatsoever, including but without restricting the
generality of the foregoing, horses, cattle, sheep and
swine, regardless of age or sex,
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) hereof, "Domestic Animal"
shall not include dogs or cats.
c, "Fowl" means any tame or domesticated member of the bird
family, including, but without restricting, the
generality of the foregoing, turkeys, geese, ducks and
hens, regardless of age or sex.
(d) "Owner" includes, in addition to its usual meaning, any
person who possesses or harbours a Domestic Animal or
Fowl.
2. The owner of any Domestic Animal or Fowl shall prevent such
domestic animal or fowl from:
(a) going from the premises of such owner otherwise than,
under the fully effective restraint of some person.
QJ causing without provocation any harm or lots to the
person or property or property of anyone,
31 Any person who failo to comply with any provision of section
2(a) or 2(b) hereof, shall be liable to a fine of Twenty Dollars
(X20.00), and in default of payment to imprisonment in the County Jail
for ten days,
Pas8ed by Council May 10, 1961
Approved by Minister February 8, 1962
Appendix E — Nova Scotia Fences and Detention of Stray Livestock Act
Fences and Detention of Stray Livestock Act
CHAPTER 166
OF THE
REVISED STATUTES, 1989
amended 2002, c. 1, ss. 9-18
NOTE - This electronic version of this statute is provided by the Office of the Legislative Counsel for
your convenience and personal use only and may not be copied for the purpose of resale in this or any
other form. Formatting of this electronic version may differ from the official, printed version. Where
accuracy is critical, please consult official sources.
An Act to Provide for Fences and
Detention of Stray Livestock
Short title
1 This Act may be cited as the Fences and Detention of Stray Livestock Act. R.S., c. 166, s. 1,
Interpretation
2 In this Act,
(a) "committee" means a fences arbitration committee;
(b) "livestock" means cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses, ponies, mules, ratites, farmed deer and game
farm animals and any other livestock designated by the Minister;
(c) "livestock farm" means that portion of land used for livestock, including land used for grazing
purposes;
(ca) "Minister" means the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries;
(d) "municipality" means a city, incorporated town or municipality of a county or district that is
designated by the Governor in Council as a municipality for the purposes of this Act;
(e) "non -livestock farm" means land upon which no livestock is maintained;
(f) "owner" includes
(i) with respect to livestock, any person who has lawful custody of the livestock,
(ii) with respect to a farm, the person occupying or operating a farm. R.S., c. 166, s. 2; 2002, c. 1, s. 9.
Application
3 This Act applies to those municipalities that are designated by the Governor in Council as
municipalities for the purposes of this Act and then only after a request has been made by the
municipality to the Minister for such designation. R.S., c, 166, s. 3; 2002, c. 1, s. 10.
Fences arbitration committee
4 (1) There shall be established for each municipality a committee to be known as the fences
arbitration committee consisting of one member for each municipality appointed by the Nova Scotia
Federation of Agriculture and one member appointed by the council of the municipality.
(2) The member appointed by the council of a municipality pursuant to subsection (1) may be an
employee of the municipality and shall be the chair of the committee.
(3) The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture and the council of the municipality shall each appoint
an alternate member to serve on the committee when requested to do so by the member appointed by
the council of the municipality or the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, as the case may be.
(4) Two members of the committee constitute a quorum.
(5) The members of a committee hold office for a term of not more than four years.
(6) The members of a committee and the alternate members of the committee appointed pursuant to
this Section may be paid remuneration, including reasonable expenses, by the municipality at such
rates as the municipality may determine.
(7) Members of the committee and alternate members of the committee appointed pursuant to this
Section shall be residents of the municipality for which the committee is established. 2002, c. 1, s. 11.
Fences
5 (1) The owner of a livestock farm shall 'build and maintain fences adequate to prevent his livestock
from escaping from his farm.
(2) The owner of a non -livestock farm adjoining a livestock farm shall not plant or cultivate any crop
other than hay or pasture that would constitute an enticement to livestock closer than eight feet to a
fence built or maintained pursuant to subsection (1).
(3) When a livestock farm adjoins another livestock farm, the owners of those farms shall share in the
costs of building and maintaining common fences in such proportions as may be agreed upon between
them and, failing such agreement, in such proportions as the committee for the municipality in which
the lands are situated shall determine pursuant to this Act.
(4) Subsection (3) shall not apply when one of the farms has been operated continuously as a non -
livestock farm for a period of one year. R.S., c. 166, s. 5.
Disputes referred to committee
6 (1) A person who believes that an owner of a livestock farm has not complied with or is not
complying with subsection 5(1), and where the person has complied with subsection 5(2), where
applicable, or any owner of a livestock farm who is unable to reach an agreement with an owner of an
adjoining livestock farm pursuant to subsection 5(3) may notify, in writing, the cleric of the
municipality in which the land is located and the notification shall be accompanied by the fee
determined by the municipality.
(2) When a clerk of a municipality receives a notification in writing pursuant to subsection (1), the
clerk shall immediately refer the matter to the chair of the committee for that municipality who shall,
within seven days, convene the committee and provide an opportunity for any of the parties to make
representations to the committee, unless, before the expiry of seven days, the chair is satisfied that in
respect of the matter referred to the committee this Act has been or is being complied with or an
agreement has been reached between the parties.
(3) With respect to a matter referred to a committee under this Section, the committee may, by order,
(a) determine the location, height and materials of construction of any fence;
(b) determine the manner of maintenance of a fence;
(c) direct the owner of a farm to construct or maintain any fence in accordance with this Act;
(d) determine the proportion of costs of building and maintaining any fences and common boundaries
to be borne by each of the adjoining livestock farm owners pursuant to this Act;
(e) take any immediate action necessary including, but not limited to, the removal and boarding of
livestock if it is determined there is a risk to the public, the livestock or property.
(4) Livestock removed pursuant to clause (3)(e) shall be returned only after the proper fences are
constructed or maintained to the standard determined by the committee.
(5) Where any person fails to construct or maintain a fence or contribute to the costs of a fence after
having been directed to do so by an order of the committee pursuant to this Section, the committee
may cause the work so ordered to be done and, for that purpose, its agents and workers may enter
upon any land and the costs shall be paid by the municipality in which the lands in respect of which
the order was made are located and, where the person is the person assessed for the property on which
the work is done, the costs paid by the municipality are a first lien on the property and may be
collected in the same manner as municipal taxes.
(6) The costs incurred by a municipality with respect to any action taken pursuant to clause (3)(e) or
subsections (4) or (5), including, but not limited to, the costs of constructing or maintaining fences
performed by the municipality or its agents, the removal, boarding, sale of or returning of any
livestock, may be recovered from the owner of the livestock by action initiated by the municipality in
a court of law. 2002, c. 1, s. 12.
Title not affected
7 Subject to the lien referred to in subsection 6(5), nothing in this Act shall be construed to affect the
title to the lands on which fences are erected. R.S., c. 166, s. 7; 2002, c. 1, s. 13.
Appeal from committee
8 Every person aggrieved by a decision of the committee made pursuant to subsections 6(3), (4) or (5)
or any order or direction made by the committee may appeal to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia and
the decision of the court is final. 2002, c. 1, s. 14.
STRAY LIVESTOCK
Detention and sale of stray livestock
9 (1) Whenever any livestock strays onto .the lands of a person and the ownership of the livestock is
unknown, such person may detain the livestock.
(2) If not claimed by the owner within forty-eight hours, a person detaining stray livestock shall
forthwith transmit to the municipal clerk an adequate description of the livestock that will enable the
owner to recognize it together with an indication of the time and place of finding and the place where
the livestock is detained.
(3) A municipal clerk who receives the information referred to in subsection (2) shall file a notice with
a description of the livestock and post a copy thereof in his office and shall place the notice and
description in two advertisements at least seven days apart from each other in a newspaper of general
circulation in the municipality in which the livestock is detained.
(4) The last advertisement referred to in subsection (3) shall state that unless the livestock is
previously claimed it shall be sold at a sale to be held after the expiration of a further seven days at the
time and place indicated in the advertisement. R.S., c. 166, s. 9.
Claim, sale or disposal of stray livestock
10 (1) If the owner claims the livestock before the sale, he shall
(a) notify the clerk of the municipality and pay to him the cost of advertising; and
(b) pay to the person detaining the livestock reasonable expenses for keeping the livestock.
(2) The provisions of subsections (2), (3) and (4) of Section 9 having been complied with, the
committee, by order under the hand of two or more of its members, shall direct a sale or other
disposition of the stray livestock at the time and place stated under the provisions of subsection (4) of
Section 9.
(3) If no offers are made at the sale, or if the amount offered is not reasonable in the view of the
committee, the committee shall dispose of the stray livestock in such manner as it deems fit.
(4) The proceeds of the sale or disposal of the stray livestock shall be distributed by the committee
having regard to the reasonable expenses incurred by the person detaining the livestock and the cost of
advertising and the balance, if any, shall be retained by the municipality unless claimed by the owner
of the livestock within twelve months of the date of sale or other disposition, in which case it shall be
paid to the owner.
(5) If any question arises between the owner of the livestock, the person detaining it or the
municipality respecting ownership or expenses of keeping the livestock, any of the parties may apply
to the committee who shall determine the matter.
(6) Every person, who has detained stray livestock and who does not, within a reasonable time,
transmit the information required under subsection (2) of Section 9 to the clerk of the municipality, is
guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a penalty of not more than one hundred
dollars for the stray livestock. R.S., c. 166, s. 10; 2002, c, 1, s. 15.
DAMAGES
Compensation for damage
11 If any damage is done by livestock breaking into and destroying the product of any enclosure the
same being enclosed at the time by a sufficient fence in the judgement of the committee, the owner of
the livestock trespassing shall pay to the person injured compensation for such damage. R.S., c. 166, s.
it.
Payment by owner
12 In any municipality or portion of any municipality in which, by any by-law, order or regulation of
Such Municipality, livestock are not allowed to run at large on any public street, square or common, or
other public ground in such municipality or portion thereof compensation for any damage caused or
done by any livestock straying from any such public street, square, common or other public ground,
while running at large, into any field or on any other improved land, being private property, whether
the same is enclosed by a fence or not, shall be paid by the owner of such livestock so trespassing to
the person injured. R.S., c. 166, s. 12.
Appraisal of damage
13 The amount of the damage to be paid under Sections 1.1 and 12 shall be appraised by the
committee. R.S., c. 166, s. 13.
Action for damage
14 If the owner refuses to pay the amount appraised upon notice thereof, the person injured may
maintain an action therefor as for a private debt. R.S., c. 166, s. 14.
Common law preserved
15 Nothing in this Act shall be construed to impair the right of action under the common law for
damages occasioned by livestock breaking into lands. R.S., c. 166, s. 15.
16 to 18 repeated 2002, c. 1, s. 16.
GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL
Designation of municipality
19 The Governor in Council may designate a municipality as a municipality for the purposes of this
Act upon being so requested, in writing, by that municipality addressed to the Minister. R.S., c, 166, s.
19; 2002, c. 4, s. 17.
Other statutes
20 The Fences and Impounding of Animals Act does not apply to any municipality that is designated
by the Governor in Council pursuant to Section 19 to be a municipality for the purposes of this Act.
R.S., c. 166, s. 20; 2002, c. 1, s, 18.
Appendix F — Domestic Animal By-law
Approved by Municipal Council on August 3, 1999
EFFECTIVE DATE OF BY-LAW — AUGUST 11, 1999
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT
OF LUNENBURG
DOMESTIC ANIMAL BY-LAW
Definition 1.. In this By -Law unless the context otherwise indicates:
(a) "C A.O." means Chief Administrative Officer of the
Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.
(b) "Municipality" means the Municipality of the District
of Lunenburg.
(c) "Municipal Staffmeans means the C.A.O. of the
Municipality or a person appointed by the C.A.O. to act on the
C.A.O.'s behalf for the purposes of the By -Law.
(d) "Owner" of a domestic animal includes any person who
possesses, has the care of, has the control of or harbours a
domestic animal, and, where the person is a minor, includes a
person with the custody of the minor.
(e) "Domestic animals" means animals other than "dogs"
as that term is defined in the Municipal Dog By-law, and cats,
and includes cattle, horses, ponies, mules, sheep, swine, goats,
ducks, geese and domestic fowl. [amended January 10, 2006/
Animal Control 2. The C.A.O. and Municipal Staff will be responsible for the
enforcement of the By -Law.
Responsibility of 3. (a) Any domestic animal which is off the premises
Owner — Control of its owner without being under the apparent restraint or
control of some person shall be deemed to be running at large
for the purposes of this By -Law.
(b) Any person who contravenes this section is liable on
summary conviction to fine of not less than One Hundred
Dollars ($100.00) and not more than Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00) and in default of payment to imprisonment for a
period not exceeding thirty (30) days.
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Offences 4. (1) The owner of a domestic animal:
(a) which runs at large contrary to this By -Law; or
(b) which is fierce or dangerous, or
(c) which without provocation has attacked or
injured any person;
is liable of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a
fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100,00) and not
more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) and in default of
payment to imprisonment for a period not exceeding thirty (30)
days.
(2) Any person who keeps or possesses a fierce or
dangerous domestic animal is liable on summary conviction to
a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and not
more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) and in default of
payment to imprisonment for a period not exceeding thirty (30)
days.
(3) For purposes of this By -Law, a domestic animal that is
fierce or dangerous means any domestic animal:
(a) (i) that, in the absence of a mitigating factor
has attacked or injured a person;
(ii) that, in the absence of a mitigating factor
has injured a domestic animal.
Impounding 5. (a) The C.A.O. or Municipal Staff may, without notice to
or complaint against the owner, impound any domestic animal
that:
(i) runs at large contrary to this By -Law, or
(ii) is fierce or dangerous.
(b) The owner of a domestic animal which has been
impounded., upon proof of ownership of the domestic animal,
may redeem the domestic animal after payment to a Pound
Keeper of those expenses incurred in impounding and boarding
the domestic animal.
(c) Any domestic animal which has not been redeemed by
its owner at the expiry of a period of seventy-two (72) hours
after being impounded, may be either sold or killed by the
Pound Keeper and, if sold, the proceeds shall be paid to the
Municipality.
(d) Notwithstanding Section 5(c), the Pound Keeper shall
not sell a domestic animal which is fierce or dangerous.
(e) Notwithstanding Section 5(c), whenever the seventy-
two (72) hours of impounding time expires on a weekend, the
Pound Keeper shall hold such domestic animal -until the expiry
of the first business day following the weekend to permit the
owner to redeem the domestic animal.
(f) Upon any domestic animal being impounded, the Pound
Keeper shall attempt to contact the owner of the domestic
animal.
1, Doug Quinn, Clerk of the Municipality of the
District of Lunenburg, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true copy of a By -Law passed by
the Municipal Council of the Municipality of
the District of Lunenburg at a duly held meeting
and convened on the 3d day of August, A.D.,
1999.
DATED at Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, this 3'd
day of August, A.D., 1999.
DOUG QUINN
CLERK
Appendix G — Dog Control By-law
A BYLAW RESPECTING DOGS (Consolidated Copy- Amendments to Dec. 12, 2006)
Preamble WHEREAS it is the intent of this Bylaw to deal with dogs running at large,
dogs that are fierce and dangerous, and dogs that persistently bark;
AND WHEREAS it is not the intention of the provisions of this Bylaw which
deal with persistently barking dogs to prevent what would be reasonably considered
to be normal barking or to prevent the responsible operation of kennels which have
taken reasonable steps to limit or control the amount of noise emanating therefrom.
Short Title 1. This Bylaw shall be known and may be cited as the "Dog Bylaw".
2. In this Bylaw unless the context otherwise indicates:
Definitions (a) "clerk" means the Municipal Clerk for the Municipality;
(b) "coyote" means the animal commonly known as "Canis Latrans";
(c) "coyote hybrid" means any animal resulting from the breeding of a
coyote with a domestic dog or the breeding of a coyote of its offspring
with a domestic dog, and includes the offspring resulting from the
breeding of a coyote hybrid with another coyote hybrid;
(d) "dog" means any dog, male or female, or any animal that is the result of
the breeding of a dog and any other animal and shall include coyote,
coyote hybrid, wolf, and wolf hybrid;
(e) "dog control officer" means the person appointed as dog control officer
by the Municipality and approved by the solicitor -general pursuant to
section 44 of the Police Act, R.S.N.S., 1989, c. 348;
(f) "deputy registrar" means a deputy registrar appointed under the
provisions of this Bylaw;
(g) "fierce or dangerous dog" means any dog which has bitten a person or
animal in a manner dangerous to that person or animal, without
provocation; [amended Dec. 12, 2006]
(h) "Municipality" means the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg;
(i) "ordinarily resident" means ordinarily resident as defined by subsection
(7) of Section 5;
"owner" of a dog includes any person who possesses, has the care of,
has the control of or harbours a dog and, where the person is a minor ,
includes a person with the custody of the minor;
(k) "peace officer" means a police officer, police constable, or other person
employed for the preservation and maintenance of the public peace;
(1) "wolf' means the animal commonly known as "Canis Lupus";
(m) "wolf hybrid" means any animal resulting from the breeding of a wolf with
a domestic dog or the breeding of its offspring with a domestic dog, and
includes the offspring resulting from the breeding of a wolf hybrid with
another wolf hybrid;
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(n) "persistently barking dog" means:
(i) other than a dog at a kennel, a dog that, unprovoked, barks, howls,
or otherwise makes noise, persistently and for a prolonged period,
in such a manner that disturbs the quiet of the neighbourhood; or
(H) a dog at a kennel that, unprovoked, barks, howls or otherwise
makes noise, persistently and for a prolonged period in such a
manner that disturbs the quiet of the neighbourhood, except where
the operator of the kennel -has taken all reasonable steps to control
and limit such noise, including all reasonable sound abatement,
modifications or procedures recommended by the Municipality.
(o) "kennel" means a facility for the boarding and/or breeding of dogs
operated commercially and assessed for taxes as a commercial
property.
Kennels 3. The owner of a Kennel of pure-bred dogs, that are registered with the
Canada Kennel Club may, in any year, pay a fee set by Council by recorded
resolution as a fee upon the kennel for that year and upon payment of such
amount, the owner of the kennel is exempt from any further fee in respect to
dogs for that year.
Deputy Registrar 4. The Council may appoint Deputy Registrars of Dogs as issuers of tags and
licenses and shall pay such Deputy Registrars as amount to be determined
from time to time.
Registration 5. (1) (a) Subject to subsection I (b), the owner of a dog shall registrar each
dog with the Clerk, Dog Control Officer or Deputy Registrar of Dogs,
on or before the first day of April in each year. Upon registration the
owner of a dog shall pay a registration fee of $13.00 for each
neutered dog and $25.00 for each unneutered dog. A Certificate
from a veterinarian shall be provided to the Clerk, Dog Control
Officer or Deputy Registrar of Dogs for proof of neutering. The fee
herein described shall be payable on or before the first day of April
in each year.
(b) Provided, however, if an owner of a dog provides a certificate from a
veterinarian, or if the Dog Control Officer is satisfied, that the dog is
either too young or too old to be neutered, the registration fee for
such dog shall be the fee for a neutered dog.
(c) Provided, however, if an owner of a dog, who has received notice
from the Dog Control Officer or a Deputy Registrar of Dogs, that he
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must register his dog within thirty (30) days after the due date of dog
taxes or thirty (30) days after the demand for dog tax, whichever is
later, and if he pays the registration fee as required by this Bylaw
and within the time limits stated herein, he shall receive a discount
of $5.00 for each dog registered and licensed.
(2) The owner of a dog who has become owner thereof after the first day of
April and which dog is not registered in his name with the Clerk, Dog
Control Officer, or a Deputy Registry of Dogs, shall, within one (1) week
after he has become the owner, register the dog and pay the registration
fee.
(3) A registration fee paid at any time after the first day of April shall be the
same amount as the registration fee required to be paid on or before the
first day of April notwithstanding that it is for only part of a year.
(4) Registration made and fee paid after the first day of April shall be
effective until the thirty-first day of March next following the making and
payment thereof.
(5) A dog that is trained to assist and assists a person with a disability is
exempt from any registration fee.
(6) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall not apply to an owner of a
dog who is not ordinarily resident within the Municipality of the District of
Lunenburg, and whose dog is registered or licensed where that person
is ordinarily resident.
(7) The place where a person is ordinarily resident is:
(a) if a the person is a married person;
( i) at the place where his family lives and sleeps and to which,
when away, he intends to return, or
(ii) if he is living apart from his family with the intent to remain so
apart from it, then at the place where he usually lives and
sleeps and to which, when away, he intends to return, without
regard to where he takes his meals or is employed; and
(b) if the person is not married, at the place where he usually lives and
sleeps, and to which, when away, he intends to return, without
regard to where he takes his meals or is employed or where his
family lives and sleeps.
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Records 6. The Clerk, Dog Control Officer, or Deputy Registrars of Dog shall keep a
record of every dog registered, showing the date and number of registration
and the name and address of the owner. The owner shall furnish this
information to the Clerk, Dog Control Officer, or a Deputy Registrar of Dogs at
or before the time of registration.
Tags 7. (1) The Clerk, Dog Control Officer or a Deputy Registrar of Dogs shall
supply the owner with a tag for each dog registered with the number and
year of registration subscribed thereon, and the owner of every
registered dog shall keep on such dog a collar with the tag attached
thereto.
(2) A tag may be removed from a dog temporarily when the dog is being
lawfully used for hunting purposes.
(3) If an owner files with the Clerk a Statutory Declaration that a tag has
been lost, the Clerk may replace the tag that has been lost upon
payment by the owner of a fee to be set by recorded Resolution.
Sale of Dogs 8. (1) Any owner, including the owner of a kennel of pure-bred dogs, which are
registered in the Canada Kennel Club, shall report to the Clerk, Dog
Control Officer, or a Deputy Registrar of Dogs, the sale or transfer of
such dogs, the name and address of the person to who it was sold or
transferred and the number of the registration as shown on the tag
issued by the Clerk.
Transfer (2) The Clerk, Dog Control Officer, or a Deputy Registrar of Dogs shall
transfer the registration of such dog to the new owner thereof on
payment of the amount by which the registration fee on the dog to the
new owner thereof on payment of the amount by which the registration
fee on the dog to the new owner would exceed any registration fee paid
on the dog that year by the previous owner or in any other case, without
charge.
Offences 9. (1) The owner of a dog:
(a) which runs at large contrary to this Bylaw; or
(b) which is fierce or dangerous, or
(c) which without provocation has attacked or injured any person, or
(d) which is a persistently barking dog, or
(e) other than a dog that is trained to assist and is assisting a
person with a disability, which fails to remove the dog's
defecation from public property or private property other than
the owner's, unless the owner is denied access by a property
owner, [amended Dec. 12, 2006]
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is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding one
thousand dollars ($1,000) and in default of payment to imprisonment for
a term not exceeding thirty (30) days,
(2) Any person who keeps or possesses a fierce or dangerous dog is guilty
of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding one thousand dollars
($1,000) and in default of payment to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding thirty (30) days.
(3) Any person who keeps or possesses a persistently barking dog is guilty
(2) The Dog Control Officer or any Peace Officer may, without notice to or
complaint against the owner, impound dogs that are fierce or
dangerous. Fierce or dangerous dogs which have not been redeemed
in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw shall be destroyed by the
Dog Control Officer or licensed veterinarian.
(3) Any Peace Officer or Dog Control Officer shall follow the specified
procedure before impounding a persistently barking dog, (Procedure
approved by Council - see attached).
of an offence.
To Be Kept Under
(4) No dog shall be permitted to leave the premises of its owner unless it is
Control
under effective restraint and control.
10. (1) Any Peace Officer or Dog Control Officer may, without notice to or
Fierce and
complaint against the owner, kill a dog which is fierce or dangerous that
Dangerous Dogs
is off of the owner's property. (Procedure approved by Council
- see attached).
(2) Any Peace Officer or Dog Control Officer shall follow the specified
procedure to impound or destroy a fierce or dangerous dog located on
the owner's property. (Procedure approved by Council - see attached).
Impounding and
11. (1) The Dog Control Officer or any Peace Officer, may without notice to or
Destroying
complaint against the owner, impound any dogs and then sell or
otherwise dispose of any dogs in accordance with the provisions of this
Bylaw,
i) that run at large contrary to this Bylaw;
ii) in respect of which the fee or tax imposed by this Bylaw has not
been paid; or
(iii) that are rabid, or appear to be rabid or exhibiting symptoms of
canine madness; or
(iv) is a persistently barking dog".
(2) The Dog Control Officer or any Peace Officer may, without notice to or
complaint against the owner, impound dogs that are fierce or
dangerous. Fierce or dangerous dogs which have not been redeemed
in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw shall be destroyed by the
Dog Control Officer or licensed veterinarian.
(3) Any Peace Officer or Dog Control Officer shall follow the specified
procedure before impounding a persistently barking dog, (Procedure
approved by Council - see attached).
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Redeeming of Dogs 12. (1)
The owner of any dog, not registered which has been impounded, may
Unregistered and
upon proving their ownership thereof, and the payment to the Clerk, Dog
Unlicensed
Control Officer or a Deputy Registrar of Dogs of the registration and the
boarding or any other fees, may redeem their dog.
(2)
Any dog which is injured, sick or otherwise in need of medical care when
apprehended by the Dog Control Officer shall receive basic treatment so
that life is not endangered and that pain is reduced consistent with
humane principles.
(3)
Such costs shall be recovered from the owner before the dog is
released to him or from the purchaser if the dog is sold.
(4),
If the dog is not released to its owner, or sold, the cost of such treatment
may be recovered as a debt from the owner, if known.
Sale of Dogs 13. (1)
Any dog which has not been redeemed in accordance with Section 12 at
the expiration of forty-eight (48) hours after the time of the impounding
of the dog, shall be offered for sale for a period of forty-eight (48) hours
and may be sold within that period by the Dog Control Officer for a sum
not less than twenty dollars ($20).
(2)
Any person resident within the Municipality purchasing an unregistered
dog from the Dog Control Officer shall register the dog before taking him
from the pound.
(3) Any dog which has not been redeemed in accordance with Section 12 or
sold in accordance with Section 13 (1) at the expiration of ninety-six (96)
hours after the time of the impounding of the dog, may be transferred to
an animal shelter if the Dog Control Officer is of the view that another
home could be found for it, and if not so transferred shall be destroyed
by the Dog Control Officer or a licensed veterinarian.
Impounding 14. (1) Where a dog has been impounded and that dog has a current year tag
Registered Dogs affixed to its collar, then the Dog Control Officer shall notify the owner by
registered mail that their dog is impounded outlining the conditions by
which the owner has the right to redeem their dog.
(2) The owner of any registered dog which has been impounded, upon
proving their ownership, and upon the payment to the Clerk, Dog Control
Officer, or Deputy Registrar of Dogs of the boarding and any other fees,
may redeem their dog.
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(3) Where the registered owner of a registered dog which has been
impounded fails to notify the Dog Control Officer of his intention to
redeem the dog and pay the boarding fees or notifies the Dog Control
Officer and refuses to pay the boarding fees, then at the expiration of
ninety-six (96) hours after the time of posting of the letter, the dog shall
be offered for sale for a period of forty-eight (48) hours and may be sold
within that period by the Dog Control Officer for a sum not less than
deliver in writing a statement of the number of dogs owned or
harboured, or that are habitually kept upon the premises occupied
by the owner.
(b) The owner of a dog who neglects or refuses to provide a statement
required in subsection (a) within the ten days after having received
notice requiring it to be provided is guilty of an offence under this
Bylaw.
twenty dollars ($20).
Penalty 15. (1)
Every owner who neglects to register his dog or neglects to keep a tag
securely fixed on his dog, excepting while the dog is being lawfully used
for hunting purposes, or who uses a tag upon a dog other than for which
it was issued, shall be liable to a penalty of:
i) for a first offence to a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars
($100);
(ii) for a second offence to a fine of not less that Two Hundred Dollars
($200);
(iii) for each subsequent offence to a fine of not less than Three
Hundred Dollars ($300).
Order for Payment (2)
Upon conviction for a violation of Subsection (1), in addition to any
of Registration and
penalty imposed under Subsection (1), a justice or magistrate may order
License Fees
the defendant to pay the fee for the registration of his dog and in default
of payment, to be imprisoned for a period not exceeding twenty (20)
days. Upon payment of the fee for registration, the defendant shall
receive a dog tag if otherwise entitled thereto.
(3)
Subsection (1) and (2) shall not apply to an owner of a dog who is not
ordinarily resident within the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.
16. (1)
(a) The Clerk or Dog Control Officer may require the owner of a dog to
deliver in writing a statement of the number of dogs owned or
harboured, or that are habitually kept upon the premises occupied
by the owner.
(b) The owner of a dog who neglects or refuses to provide a statement
required in subsection (a) within the ten days after having received
notice requiring it to be provided is guilty of an offence under this
Bylaw.
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17. Any person who violates any provision of this Bylaw for which no penalty is
expressly provided heretofore, shall be liable on conviction to a penalty not
exceeding two hundred and fifty ($250) dollars, and in default of payment to
imprisonment for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days.
Repeal 18. Chapter VI of the Bylaws of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg,
"Dogs", as approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs on May 24, 1977,
and amendments thereto, is hereby repealed and this Bylaw substituted
therefore.
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The Dog Control Officer. shall immediately upon receiving a complaint of a dangerous or fierce
dog shall go to the site to investigate.
2. The Dog Control Officer shall determine whether the dog is dangerous or fierce:
A dog shall be considered to be dangerous or fierce if it has:
without provocation has attacked or injured any person or animal. [amended Dec. 12, 2006]
Dog Off Owner's Property
3. If the Dog Control Officer is satisfied that a dog is fierce or dangerous and is running at large,
off the owner's property, the dog shall be impounded and destroyed.
Dog On Owner's Property
4. If the Dog Control Officer is satisfied that a dog is fierce or dangerous and is not running at
large, or is on the owner's property, the Dog Control Officer shall immediately attempt to contact
the dog's owner to determine if the owner will promptly have the fierce and dangerous dog
destroyed. If the owner cannot be immediately contacted or will not have the fierce or
dangerous dog promptly destroyed, the Dog Control Officer shall immediately initiate the
following process to obtain a warrant from a Provincial Court Judge to enter upon the owner's
property and impound the dog.
(a) The Municipal Office shall be advised of the necessity of obtaining a warrant.
(b) The Dog Control Officer shall prepare a report setting out the name of the complainant, the
dog owner's name, the nature of the complaint, names of any witnesses and any other
relevant information.
(c) The Municipal Solicitor shall than be contacted to take whatever action is necessary to
obtain the warrant.
5. Once a warrant has been obtained, the Dog Control Officer, accompanied by an RCMP Officer,
shall go to the dog owner's premises and impound the dog.
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!-OR THE KILLING OF FIERCE OR DANGEROUS DOGS Page 2
Undetermined Status
6. If the Dog Control Officer cannot conclude that a dog is fierce or dangerous, the Dog Control
Officer shall report his findings to the Municipal Office for further instructions.
Approved at June 11, 2002 Council Meeting
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Upon receipt of a complaint about a persistently barking dog, the Dog Control Officer shall go to
the site to investigate.
2. The Dog Control Officer shall determine whether the dog is persistently barking, howling or
otherwise making sounds so as to disturb the quiet of the neighbourhood. The Dog Control
Officer can make this determination by personal observation and/or by contacting the
complainant and sufficient other neighbours to obtain information so as to satisfy the Dog
Control Officer that a dog was persistently barking at the subject property or location.
3. If the Dog Control Officer determines that a dog is persistently barking, the Dog Control Officer
shall contact the dog's owner, the property owner, or the person having care and custody of the
dog, to advise of the complaint and the determination that the dog has been deemed to be
persistently barking by the Dog Control Officer. The Dog Control Officer shall issue a written
warning to the dog's owner by registered mail.
4. When a second complaint about a dog persistently barking at the subject property or location is
received, the Dog Control Officer shall again investigate. If the Dog Control Officer confirms that
a dog is again persistently barking at this location, the Dog Control Officer shall issue a
Summary Offence Ticket to the dog's owner.
5. On the third and any subsequent occasion when a complaint about a dog persistently barking at
the subject property or location is received, or the Dog Control Officer makes a follow-up
inspection, and the Dog Control Officer confirms that a dog is again persistently barking at the
same property or location, the Dog Control Officer shall impound the dog and issue an
impoundment notice.
6. On the fourth and any subsequent occasion when the Dog Control Officer determines either
from a complaint or by personal observation that a dog is again persistently barking at the same
property or location, in addition to the Dog Control Officer impounding the dog, the Dog Control
Officer shall issue a Summary Offence Ticket to the owner.
Approved at June 11, 2002 Council Meeting
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
BRAND, IMAGE AND STRATEGY
NOVEMBER 19,2015
Prepared for
Marianne Gates, Senior Economic Development Officer
Municipality of the District of Chester
Prepared by
Adam MacKenzie
President, Creative Director, Sperry Design Inc.
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OVERVIEW
DOMINANTTHE
It is important to consider Nova Scotia as a dominant brand before defining The Municipality of
the District of Chester and what it has to offer. When people think of Nova Scotia several distinct
images come to mind. Those images occupy a specific space in people's minds. That association is
the Nova Scotia brand. Generally, people immediately think of the ocean, the Bluenose schooner,
lobster and seafood, Peggy's Cove, lighthouses in general, the people, their character and warmth,
and the relaxed pace of life. People want to visit or live in Nova Scotia largely because they want to
experience the brand promise that Nova Scotia offers. This brand promise is also real to the people
that live here.
You can think of a brand having gravitational pull. The more emotionally connected you are to a
brand, or the more desirable the brand is, the more you are drawn toward it. Like products and
services, this also holds true for destinations and places.
Emil, MIMMA
A Dominant Brand can often extend itself into sub -brands to meet even more specific needs. Think
of Ford as a dominant brand, then from that dominant brand comes its sub -brands such as: Ford
Taurus, Ford Fiesta or Ford Edge. Ford has a diverse lineup to meet the diverse needs, wants and
lifestyles of its customers. In much the same way, the Nova Scotia brand offers several sub -
brands or regions that showcase the diversity of the province. This includes regional assets and
experiences offered to existing / potential visitors and residents.
Once you subscribe to the Nova Scotia dominant brand, you then have options, or sub -brands,
that can deliver different experiences based on the various regions in the province. For example,
you have the Halifax experience. Generally speaking, you can envision the city, its sites, the
waterfront, shopping, restaurants, and amenities. Cape Breton conjures images of the Cabot
Trail, The Highland National Park, music and Celtic culture. The Valley makes you think of apples,
wine, food, Grand Pre, and the Bay of Fundy. Last, but not least, people think of Nova Scotia's
South Shore. It offers beaches, sailing, lobster, Peggy's Cove, artisans, Oak Island, pirates and
privateers, rum, rest and relaxation.
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BRAND HIERARCHY
DOMINANT A CHARACTERISTICS
Nova Scotia
Ocean
Lobster and seafood
Peggy's Cove
Bluenose
Lighthouses
Fisherman
The People / Character
South Shore
Halifax
The Valley
Cape Breton
Beaches
City
Apples
CB Highlands NP
Sailing
Waterfront
Agriculture
Cabot Trail
Lobster
Shopping
Grand Pre
Music
Peggy's Cove
Restaurants
Wine/Vineyards
Celtic/Scottish culture
Arts & Crafts
Universities
Artistic People
Links Golf
People/Personality
Spring Garden Rd.
Gardens
Glenora Distillery
Oak Island (Mystery)
Citadel Hill
Port Royal
Salmon Fishing
When you look a little closer, you see that The Municipality of the District of Chester is the
embodiment of the South Shore. It more or less has all the of the South Shore's offerings.
Liverpool, Yarmouth and Mahone Bay may claim some of these things, but not all of them. Chester
has them all. This sentiment was expressed repeatedly by your residents during our discovery
process. "The Municipality is a perfect slice of Nova Scotia — highlighting all the best parts — sea,
coastline, heritage, beauty, farmlands, culture, and wonderfully warm and friendly people." "It's a
beautiful place on the ocean where people are talented and kind. The scenery is beautiful and the
food and shopping are local."
People are not interested in what you are. You are a municipality. There are lots of Municipalities
in Nova Scotia. They are interested in why. Why would they choose to live, work, visit or play in
MODC? That is the real question. Why would someone buy an iPhone versus an Android? Why
would someone buy Dodge Ram versus a Ford F 150? People buy one thing over another because
of how it makes them feel. It deals with the benefits, pleasure and experience one gets from a
product, service or destination. Understanding "why" is essential to knowing how to communicate
"how" and "what" you do.
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Municipalities brand themselves to enhance municipal pride and build business confidence and
economic prosperity. The County of Annapolis hired us to unearth its brand and make it a logical
choice for people seeking natural beauty, rich cultural and heritage and an exceptional quality of
life. Essentially the County asked us to help it articulate: Why County of Annapolis?
Our discovery results said that County of Annapolis was all about Scenic Natural Beauty, History &
Heritage, Quality of Life, and Friendliness. Two of your core brand values have also been identified
as Natural Beauty, Quality of Life / Lifestyle. In our experience, that's pretty much what everyone
will say about their own community. How do you move beyond those sentiments and create a truly
distinct brand story? The key is tying those sentiments into an image and story that pulls you in
and creates a desire to be part of that story and experience.
Branding is about tapping into that special space in people's minds that is set aside and reserved
for a special experience. Sucessful branding taps into the senses. This is exactly the reason why
people will leave Halifax and spend the day picking apples at an orchard and buying wine from a
winery in the Valley versus just going to Sobeys and the NSLC.
That's the brand's gravitational pull at work. The County of Annapolis is rooted in scenic natural
beauty, rooted in heritage and history, and rooted in quality of life. Its new tagline? Naturally
Rooted.
Similarly, our discovery results found that the Community of Inverness, in Cape Breton, was
all about Natural Beauty, Connectivity and Sense of Community. Again, it is pretty much what
everyone says about their own community. Inverness' position and uniqueness, however, is
different than County of Annapolis. Its lure, or emotional pull, is centered around a recreation
experience. We discovered that Inverness delivers a multitude of recreational opportunities in one
place that is unmatched in Cape Breton. Our client told us that although they have a new, world-
class golf course and resort there, "the brand cannot be all about golf." During discovery, we
objectively found that in addition to golf, Inverness offered many recreational activities and more
importantly was a primary reason why so many call Inverness home.
It the same reason why many who live in Inverness work out west and come home to relax and play
with their families and friends. It is why so many recreation - based businesses are emerging and
will continue to do so. It is why people come to Inverness. They play on the beach, the links, the
trails, the horse track, on the rivers and ocean, and with the whales. The Community of Inverness
has natural beauty and many diverse recreational activities within its beautiful setting. If Port
Hood is where people stop to go to the beach in Cape Breton, and Mabou is where visitors go to
listen to music or experience the Gaelic culture, than the Community of Inverness is where people
"Come to Play".
The idea of play speaks to the community's down-to-earth and playful character, its awe-inspiring
natural beauty, leisurely pace of life, and endless and diverse recreational opportunities. The Play
concept supports the community's key assets — i.e., Cabot Links, Harness Racing, Beautiful Beach,
Boardwalk, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, and Festivals.
While it is true that many of these activities can be found throughout Cape Breton Island (i.e., golf
courses), what sets the Community of Inverness apart is that most, if not all, of these activities are
key assets that can be enjoyed right there — all in one place.
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Your Terms of Reference stated that The Municipality of the District of Chester (MODC) is
strategically located between Halifax and Bridgewater. The area is known as the gateway to the
South Shore and is easily accessed from Halifax. It is a geographically diverse rural / urban(ish)
community that is home to approximately 11, 000 people. MODC boasts much sought after natural
environments and landscapes, such as ocean and lakeside waterfront, tracks of farmland and
forested areas as well as an abundance of amenities and services. That is WHAT you are.
MODC desired a unique and relevant brand, image and strategy to support its strategic goal of
fostering economic prosperity. To that end, MODC issued an RFP to partner with a strategic brand
design team to develop a unifying message that will produce tangible increases in commercial and
industrial activity, economic development, and tourism and community pride.
In other words, WHY MODC?
In order to answer WHY, we need to:
• Distinguish you
• Reinforce and direct focus towards your competitive advantages
• Provide you with a basis for building community pride and engagement, and
• Build a foundation that would encourages other groups and associations to participate in a
cohesive communications and branding effort
IT IS TIME TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE RESULTS OF OUR COMBINED BRAJ,
DISCOVERY EFFORTS.
Many people think of community / destination branding simply as a logo with the community name
and graphics. When people think of MODC, what image or feeling comes to their mind? Creating a
unique and relevant tagline and brand story is the key to creating desire that lures your prospects
and pulls them in. That story is critical to starting the conversation about visiting, living, working,
and playing in the Municipality of the District of Chester.
Knowing what other municipalities offer and how they have branded themselves give us an
understanding of MODC's standpoint in the market, in relation to how other municipal districts and
regional municipalities are branded and what they are known for. It's not so much about having a
competitive edge (as in businesses) as it is about discovering how we can differentiate your brand
story and promise from that other districts and communities.
Discovery is the first step in any branding process. It gives us the overall sentiment and climate
and acts as a creative starting point. Branding bridges the gap between where you are and where
you should be. Crafting a unique and relevant brand story that is easily supported and understood
is the next step. The story must be engaging to have lure and emotional appeal.
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YOUR CORE BRAND VALUES
RATIONALE
What words convey the essence of the your Municipality?
What is MODC about? Brand values are what your residents and visitors value most about your
municipality. Your values are the source from which all aspects of your brand will flow and
communicate clearly. Your core values must be simple, believable, real, and understood.
Natural Beauty
The Municipality of the District of Chester is "a perfect slice of Nova Scotia" when it comes to
natural beauty and diverse landscape. Pristine coastline, golden beaches, along with unspoiled
lakes and rivers, rolling farmlands, forests and the hundreds of islands of Mahone Bay, including
Oak Island and Tancook Island, are just a few of the riches that lure people to this place. Many
artists reside here, inspired by the scenic beauty that surrounds them everyday. As MODC's
natural beauty is of such value to residents and visitors, the municipality has taken a leadership
role in preserving and keeping its natural resources safe, beginning with the installation of a large
wind farm in New Ross.
Lifestyle
Those who live in, work in, and visit the Municipality of the District of Chester treasure the quality
of life that is found here. Its laid-back, balanced, and quiet environment lets residents feel close to
family, friends and neighbours. It is a close-knit and supportive community. All of the necessities
and amenities, including shops, restaurants, arts & culture and recreational opportunities,
that major city centres enjoy, are all found here. Plus there's the added bonus of MODC's close
proximity to Halifax and Bridgewater for travel and business. With one of the lowest tax rates
in the province, housing and land are affordable and available. The natural beauty and riches of
MODC's many landscapes - from ocean and farmland to lakes, rivers and forests - inspire the
adventurous spirit, and foster a rural feeling of peace, safety and tranquility that is worth its
weight in gold.
Accessibility (Location! Location!)
Living, working and playing in the Municipality of the District of Chester is all about ease of
accessibility and location. Despite its peaceful, simple, and rural lifestyle, the municipality and
its people enjoy easy access to a wide array of services and amenities, such as local shops,
restaurants, schools, cultural venues, businesses and healthcare. Residents and visitors have
access to the ocean as well as the area's various lakes, rivers and trails for recreation. MODC's
central location in the province is ideal for residents and visitors and makes travel and doing
business easy, as the Municipality boasts close proximity to Halifax and the International Airport.
MODC is also close to the Town of Bridgewater, and the Annapolis Valley.
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YOUR BRAND PERSONALITY
RATIONALE
What words best capture the Municipality of the District of Chester?
In contrast to brand values, brand personality traits are a way to communicate brand values
and tailor them to a specified target market. Personality should dictate the tone and attitude of
your brand and how you market MODC. In your municipality's case, this is current and potential
residents, visitors and businesses. What words best describe MODC? Think of your municipality as
a person, what words best describe him/her?
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Friendly
The Municipality of the District of Chester is a treasure trove of friendly communities, each
differing from the other and offering different experiences, and scenery. The people are welcoming,
community -minded, resilient, comprise a strong volunteer base, and are more than willing to help
out neighbours and newcomers. There is also an open, welcoming and comfortable approach to
community and business issues which MODC residents take pride in. Whether you are sailing near
the Village of Chester, biking along the Aspotogan Peninsula, or admiring the fall foliage of New
Ross, the friendly and warm people enhance MODC's diverse landscape, natural beauty, and rich
lifestyle.
Tranquil
A mere 45 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Halifax, MODC is a quiet, peaceful, and a safe
haven for those who value a more laid-back and rural lifestyle. People are free to enjoy cultural
or recreational pursuits. MODC is the ideal place and the logical choice for those wanting to raise
a family, retire, operate a business, or those who seek adventure and recreation in the form of
sailing, hiking or golfing.
Beautiful
The natural beauty of coastline, waterways, farmlands and forest, blended with the area's rich
architecture of grand homes, family farms with their red barns, and fishing wharves, makes the
Municipality of the District of Chester a charming visual treasure for residents and visitors. MODC
is also spacious and abundant. Significant residential and development opportunities exist.
Mysterious, Fascinating, and Fun
As home to the Oak Island Mystery, MODC is a mysterious, fascinating, and fun place. Locals have
pride of ownership of this iconic legend. Visitors come from far and away simply because they are
drawn to it.
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YOUR BRAND POSITION AND POSITIONING
STATEMENT
What does MODC have that the others don't? What will make people want to live, visit and operate
a business here? Your positioning statement has to start a conversation with people and answer
that question.
Your positioning statement must:
• define, clearly, what makes your municipality unique compared to other municipalities on the
South Shore, and Nova Scotia at large,
• put the MODC name and brand in the mind of existing and prospective residents, visitors and
business operators/entrepreneurs, and keep it there, and
• tell the story of the Municipality of Chester, its value and its benefits, to create a rapport with
current and prospective residents, visitors and businesses.
The Municipality of the District of Chester...
is the embodiment of the South Shore. It holds all of the South Shore's offerings. Liverpool,
Yarmouth and Mahone Bay may claim some of these assets, but certainly not all of them. MODC, on
the other hand, has all of them.
MODC is: exclusive, naturally beautiful, and convenient
FOR: people
SEEKING: the best of Nova Scotia in one place.
In essence MODC has the greatest concentration of riches in Nova Scotia,
for example:
m Beaches
• Farm Country
• Sailing
• Lobster
• Peggy's Cove
• Arts & Culture
m People/Personality
• Oak Island (Mystery)
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YOUR BRAND STORY / TAG LI N E
Your Tagline is an often -repeated phrase that must be synonymous with MODC. It will often appear
with your logo / brandmark. Your Tagline must communicate your big idea and creatively deliver
your positioning statement (the best of Nova Scotia in one place).
A tagline must be short, succinct, and catchy. It is perhaps the most important and memorable
element of your brand. It is the focal point and center of your brand universe.
Rationale
As previously mentioned in this document, The County of Annapolis focuses on its offering of
food and wine products, and experiences, along with its culture and heritage, and is therefore
"Naturally rooted".
The community of Inverness, in Cape Breton, plays up its laid-back lifestyle and its many diverse
recreational opportunities by inviting people to "Come to play".
In contrast, your municipal focus and tagline needs to communicate that MODC has the greatest
concentration of riches, and the best of Nova Scotia all in one place.
The greatest concentration of riches idea resonates even deeper because of the Oak Island
Mystery. MODC owns this fascinating and captivating legend. People love a good story and there
are few stories that can compare to that of Oak Island. Building a brand metaphor around this idea
and cultural asset is mysterious, intriguing, fascinating and fun. It also directly supports the big
idea of the greatest concentration of riches and exclusivity.
However, unlike Oak Island, the treasures of MODC are not hidden, but accessible, easy, and there
for the taking, waiting to be enjoyed by those who want to claim them.
Natural Beauty, Lifestyle, and Accessibility are your core values, and are "treasured" by your
people and those who visit. Within these treasures lie the gems and jewels that are exclusive to
MODC, such as the ocean, its beaches, recreational activities such as sailing and golf, its friendly
people, close and convenient proximity to Halifax, Oak Island, Peggy's Cove, rum, pirates and arts
and culture, to name a few.
Your Tagline is the focal point and center of your brand universe. It must communicate your big
idea and creatively deliver your positioning statement "The best of Nova Scotia in one place" and
"the greatest concentration of riches in Nova Scotia".
The Municipality of the District of Chester's brand tagline is:
Yours to treasure.
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YOUR BRAND TONE OF VOICE
IF THE MUNICIPALITYOF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTERWERE A PERSON, WHAT
AULD HE/SHE SOUND LIKE?
Your tone of voice allows you to express your values and your personality through the language
you use and your tone of voice. Think of your residents. Who are they and how do they speak to
one another? How do they speak to visitors? Your tone of voice dictates the tone and attitude in
which you deliver your brand. It will dictate the tone and attitude for your web content, tourism
initiatives and economic development. People will come to recognize your tone and attitude. It will
also become synonymous with your brand.
The Municipality of the District's tone of voice is:
• Friendly
• Confident
• Welcoming
• Mysterious
• Fascinating
• Intriguing
m Fun
• Dash of exclusivity
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YOUR BRAND COLOUR UR PAU ETTE
WHAT ARE THE COLOURS THAT BEST REFLECT THE MUNICIPALITY OF THE
DISTRICT OF CHESTER
(Most popular)
Blue
Sky, water, rivers, and lakes
Green
Farms. forests. fields, trees. |awns, golf course, money, green energy, e.g. windfarm
White
C|uuds, boat sails, dean air, w|nd, huuses, pr|st|ne, white caps
Gold
Treasure
The following brand imagery are mock-ups and are by no means final artwork. They have been
irmcluded to illustrate the power of message and image working together to deliver your brand.
Your brand imagery will only get stronger aswe begin to add your |ugo, colour, and additional
details etc.
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Committee oPthe Whole (continued November 19, 2015 411
MOTIONS REQUIRING APPROVAL OF COUNCIL I Z/. /
2015-467 Approval of October 22, 2015 Committee of the Whole Minutes
2015-468 DIRECTION TO STAFF TO PREPARE FOR ELECTRONIC VOTING
MOVED by Councillor Connors, SECONDED by Armstrong that the Committee of the Whole
recommend to Municipal Council that Municipal Council direct staff to prepare for Council's review
and approval and Electronic Voting By-law to enable the use of E -Voting and Telephone Voting for
the Advance Polls in 2016; and further that staff be directed to investigate the Bulk Purchasing of E -
Voting Services being arranged by the Association of Municipal Administrators and led by Halifax
Municipality.
A recorded vote was requested:
IN FAVOUR: Councillor Veinotte, Councillor Church -Cornelius, Councillor Connors,
Councillor Armstrong, and Warden Webber.
NOT IN FAVOUR: Deputy Warden Shatford, Councillor Myra
CARRIED.
2015-469 CONVERSION OF CHESTER BASIN DECORATIVE STREETLIGHTING
MOVED by Councillor Church -Cornelius, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that the
Committee of the Whole recommend to Municipal Council that Municipal Council approve the
completion of all the work for a full conversion of the Chester Basin decorative sidewalk lighting to
LED and associated repairs using the surplus in the account as outlined by the Director of Finance.
CARRIED.
2015-470 In Camera - Contract Negotiations (22)(2)(e) and Land Negotiations (22)(2)(a).
2015-47.1 Adjournment
NOVA SCMIA
Municipal Affairs
Office of the Minister
PO Box 216, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B31 2M4 - Telephone 902 424-5550 Fax 902 424-0581 - novascotia.ca
EIMENSIM11
Rovivx,,d by
Ms. Pamela Myra
Clerk
Municipality of the District of Chester
PO Box 369,151 King Street
Chester, NS BOJ 1 JO
Ms. Myra:
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I want to take a moment to thank you for your letter of September 14, 2015, in relation to
the proposed changes to the Municipal Elections Act I appreciate the concerns raised by
the Municipality's Returning Officer and presented to Council. They will be taken into
consideration as the process moves forward.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any further comments or concerns.
Sincerely, IA
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Zach Churchill
Minister
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRIcr u CHESTER
September 14, 2015
Honourable Zach Churchill
Minister of Municipal Affairs
PO Box 216
HALIFAX NS B3) 2M4
Dear Minister Churchill:
1,5 King PO Box 69, ( nester, NS B0J 1J'0
Telephone: 902-27>"i•3554 Facsimile: 902-275-4771
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RE: 2015-388
Recently Council of the Municipality of the District of Chester reviewed the information provided from your
Department with regard to the proposed changes to the Municipal Election Act.
Further to a review of the information, the following motion was approved on September 10, 2015 advising
staff to submit comments presented by the Municipal Returning Officer to the Minister of Municipal Affairs
regarding the proposed changes as follows:
1. Change the residency requirements for qualified electors for both municipal and school
board elections.
Council sees no merit to a change simply to be consistent with Provincial requirements unless it is an actual
improvement at the Municipal level. The residency requirement for Municipal elections is intended, we
believe, to establish that the person has a real connection to the local Municipality and has had an
opportunity to develop an understanding and a knowledge of local issues prior to casting a vote.
A person resident within a distant part of the Province For the six month period, who moves to a
Municipality just before the Election, would have little or no time to become informed of local issues but
would be eligible to vote. If we have any concern at all about voters being informed about local issues and
candidates before voting, then this would seem to be a step backward.
On a Provincial level, one could easily see that a person residing anywhere within the Province for the six
month period, should be entitled to vote in a Provincial election since Provincial issues tend to affect the
whole Province wherever the person might be resident. This proposed change also has relevance with the
proposed changes to the voters' list and the ability to be sworn in as well.
4. Amend the timing of production of the voters' list.
This is a rather radical proposal in that it would in effect mean that there is no final voters' list until after
the Election. Council is insure of what the purpose would be in having a final voter's list after an Election.
Further, Council is unsure of how you could say that the list would be more accurate prior to the Election
since it would never be in any hind of final form and would be constantly changing. The current concept is
that there isa final voter's list prior to Election date based on the minimum residency requirement with
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revisions done thereafter tip to and including the Election Day. The final Voters' list is the basis for sending
out voters' cards, pin numbers and giving public notice for revision purposes, Council would still want to
use the voters' list for that purpose but there would always have to be a voter's list as of a particular date
which we do not know, at this point, what that would be,
5. Permit electors to take an oath when they do not have proof of identify and address.
Being able to provide ID is essential to almost everything we do today. For Elections, it has been used for
two purposes. One is to identify the person themselves, the other has been to show an address where they
are eligible to vote which is where problems may have arisen, ID to establish residency has been
problematic and Council has no difficulty in getting away from that. However, ID to establish the identity of
the person, is an important component of adding a person to a voter's list or having them sworn in on
Election Day.
An alternative is, if the person had no ID, to have someone who either had ID or is on the voters' list vouch
for that person, If there is no ID requirement and it is not necessary for someone to vouch, then we would
be taking an oath from a person who give poll workers a name and other information with absolutely no
means ever of verifying that that information is correct. That same person could go to other Electoral
Districts, give different information, on the same basis and there would never be any way of cross
referencing It to find out that the same person has voted more than once, just because voter fraud has been
relatively rare, may be more a factor of the fact that we have had strict rules regarding the integrity of the
vote as opposed to the inherent honesty of people.
6. Prohibit taking a photograph of a ballot with an electronic device,
Given that there are virtually no rules governing secrecy of the ballot when e -voting, a prohibition on
taking a photograph of a paper ballot seems rather meaningless. Right now, all of the rules regarding
voting procedures deal with voting by paper in a traditional voting station and this proposed change makes
sense in that context. However, when you consider that people can vote electronically through a computer
or by telephone and there appear to be no rules regarding secrecy of that process, then one has to wonder
why they are so concerned if a person voluntarily chooses to make their paper ballot vote publicly known.
If one type of voting has to be kept secret, then one would wonder by the other type does not as well.
On behalf of Council, thank you for considering these suggestions. We look forward to hearing from your
department.
Sincerely,
Pamela Myra
Municipal Clerk
Warden Allan Webber
Municipality of the District of Chester
151 King Street, PO Box 369
Chester, NS BOJ 1J0
Dear Warden Webber,
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Another fall is upon us, and with the change in season comes South Shore Public Libraries annual Adopt -A- Book
campaign. Each year we ask our patrons to contribute to this fundraising campaign so we can buy new library materials, and
each year we receive tremendous support. Over the last twenty-five years, the support of generous donors has enabled us to
add thousands of books and other items to the collection, in a variety of formats!
Additions to the Library's collection are vital. They enable the Library to maintain a current, popular collection —
something our borrowers both demand, and deserve. The annual fundraiser helps us meet this need, but we are just as excited
to showcase the materials in library branches that our Municipal funders generously provide: Margaret Hennigar Public Library,
the Mobile Library, Alean Freeman Library in Greenfield, and the Thomas H. Raddall Library in Liverpool are examples of
community libraries that set benchmarks for what community libraries can offer. The latest example of this — moving the current
Lunenburg Library to the Lunenburg Academy — is in progress. Thanks to generous donations from our borrowers, we are able to
fill the shelves in these branches with books, CDs, DVDs, large print, paperbacks, and magazines that are in high demand!
Public libraries in Nova Scotia, including South Shore Public Libraries, are funded through municipal and provincial
contributions. We truly appreciate the support we receive locally. This year, we are asking for your personal support as well. We
challenge the Mayors and Wardens of the six municipal units to come together to publicly support South Shore Public Libraries.
A donation of $100 will purchase 3 hard cover books, 1 coffee table book, or 3 magazine subscriptions. Donations are accepted
online through the Canada Helps link on the Adopt -A -Book web page (southshorepublichbra ries,ca/adopt), or by cheque; Adopt -
A -Book, c/o South Shore Public Libraries, 135 North Park Street, Bridgewater, NS B4V 9B3. Hundreds of books and other items
are available from which to choose, or Library staff can choose for you. We will attach a bookplate to the items(s) you choose to
adopt.
We would like to coordinate a picture for the local papers of all the Mayors and Wardens from Lunenburg and Queens
Counties, with the books you adopt, during the week of December 211. The support of our Municipal leaders will help to
influence others to support the Library! Our Communications Team will contact you by November 30 to organise the logistics
for the photo.
As an added incentive, we are thrilled to announce that award-winning author Lawrence Hill will be in Lunenburg on
December 12! Mr. Hill will give a public reading in the afternoon, followed by a gala event at the Lunenburg Fisheries Museum
in the evening. For your tax deductible donation of $100, you will receive a complimentary ticket to the gala event. This special
evening includes a wine and cheese reception with Mr. Hill, as well as a reading from his latest book, The Illegal, released in
September 2015.
Your support of the Adopt -A -Book program is important. Last year, $9,000 was generously contributed by donors,
These donations help the Library Board to make sure that our Libraries are the best they can be. I hope you will support the
Library by donating to the 2015 Adopt -A -Book Campaign.
Sincerely,
Troy Myers
CEO/Chief Librarian
South Shore Public Libraries
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November 16"', 2015
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On behalf of the Chester Municipal Chamber of Commerce, we fully support the proposal of a
village -style inn, located at 58 Duke Street and the adjoining :properties (5254 Duke Street/37
Water Street), This endeavor will bring much needed lodging infrastructure to the community..
The economic spinoff, of added tourist dollars, will support the various businesses within the
village and surrounding municipality.
Best regards,
Piers Balser
Chair, Economic Development Committee
Chester Municipal Chamber of Commerce
"The Chester Municipal Chamber of Cornmerce fosters a climate encouraging economic development, growth and
prosperity; promoting a lifestyle that attracts people to live and work in our communitles,"
MUNICIPALITY OF THE
DISTRICT OF CHESTER
FOR INFORMATION
REPORT TO Warden Webber and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY Tammy S Wilson, MURP, MCIP, Chief Administrative Officer
DATE August 31, 2015
SUBJECT Chipping
ORIGIN 2015-16 Capital Budget
CURRENT SITUATION
6.1
As part of our usual operations we chip building materials yearly. The product is segregated
into materials to be used on-site and materials suitable for Brooklyn energy. This item is a
budget item under my operating budget. I have recently gone out for quotes on this work. The
people with the ability and equipment to do this worker limited but I have contacted three
companies.
Section 4.1 of the Procurement Policy requires that all Low Value Procurement with a value
over $10,000 be reported to Council for information
RECOMMENDATION: (Not Applicable- Information Only)
Report is submitted as per section 4.1 of the procurement policy for all value procurement contract
awards in excess of $10,000
• RL Harvey's service station $22.00 per. Tonne (cannot do shingles )
• Halifax C&D $21.00 per tonne (will do shingles for $22.00 per tonne )
• New Arbor Products unable to do work due to schedule.
The contract was awarded to Halifax C&D.
IMPLICATIONS:
1 Policy:
Procurement Policy P-04 was followed, including local preference (of which there were no local tender
submissions received)
2 Financial/Budgetary
Potential costs estimated to be approximately$25000 to$34000
3 Environmental: n/a
4 Strategic Plan:
1. Ensure sufficient infrastructure is available to best serve our residents and businesses
S Work Program Implications
Within 2015/16 Work Program.
6 Consultation/Communications (External v Internal)
ATTACHMENTS:
None:
OPTIONS:
None
Prepared BY Bruce Forest Date Nov. 20/2015
Reviewed BY Date
Authorized BY Tammy Wilson Date November 20, 2015
MUNICIPALITY OF THE
DISTRICT OF CHESTER
REQUEST FOR DECISION
REPORT TO Warden Allen Webber and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY Tammy Wilson, MURP, MCIP, Chief Administrative Officer
Wellbeing Committee
DATE November 19,201S
SUBJECT Wellbeing Committee Terms of Reference
ORIGIN Wellness Committee
6.2
CURRENT SITUATION:
The Municipality has established a Wellness Committee. This Committee presently does not have a
terms of reference to guide the committee respecting its mandate, committee appointments, reporting
structure and meeting expectations.
Over the past several months the Wellness Committee has met to discuss its terms of reference. Staff
were engaged through a workshop to provide input into a proposed mandate for the Committee.
Attached is a draft Terms of Reference that is the result of this engagement and discussion. The
Committee is recommending that Council approve the same.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Municipal Council replace the existing Wellness Committee with the Wellbeing Committee,
with the Terms of Reference as proposed.
IMPLICATIONS:
1 Policy:
Council has not established a Terms of Reference for the Wellness Committee.
2 Financial/Budgetary:
Council approves a budget for the Wellness/Wellbeing Committee on an annual basis and the
Committee is required to work within the approved budget parameters. The proposed terms of
reference does not change this.
3 Environmental:
n/a.
4 Strategic Plan:
5 Work Program Implications
n/a.
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Terms of Reference
OPTIONS:
1. Accept the recommendation of the Committee and approve the Wellbeing Committee Terms of
Reference.
2. Not accept the recommendation and refer the matter back to the Wellness Committee for
further review.
COMMUNIICATION /PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Communications respecting the Terms of Reference will be communicated with Staff using various
methods - Mango/The Hub; e-mail and departmental meetings.
Prepared BY Tammy Wilson, CAO Date November 19, 2015
Reviewed BY Date
Authorized BY Date
HEALTH AND WELLBEING COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
1.0 MANDATE
To create opportunities for staff and Council to participate in wellness initiatives for the mind, body and soul, to
ensure the health of our organization and the wellbeing of our employees.
To advise the Chief Administrative Officer on wellness issues.
To make recommendation on policy changes where necessary.
2.0 REPORTING
The Committee shall prepare an Annual report to CAO, Council and staff on the activities of the Committee,
including measurement of results.
3.0 AUTHORITY
The Committee shall have an Annual Budget approved by Council.
The Committee shall make recommendations to the Chief Administrative Officer on the implementation of the
budget and program.
4.0 MEMBERSHIP
4.1 Composition
The Wellness Committee shall consist of a minimum of five and a maximum of eight members from across the
organization, with specific composition to be as follows:
Preferably a representative from each department;
One representative from Council.
4.2 Membership Terms
Appointments to the Committee shall be made to coincide with the date of Council appointments to Committees
(May / June). Terms of members shall be as follows:
Term of Two Years for employee representatives
Term of One year for Council appointment.
The and Chair/ Vice -Chair -shall be appointed annually by the Committee
The terns of the employee representative members appointed to the Committee in 2016 shall be staggered, with
one and two year terns. Terns for employee representatives after the initial appointment shall be two years in
duration.
4.3 Member appointments
The Wellness Committee shall make a recommendation to the CAO respecting the appointment of Employee
representatives. The CAO shall appoint staff members based upon recommendation of the Wellness Committee.
Council shall appoint the elected representative annually.
4.4 Ad Hoc Working GroWs
Ad Hoc Working Groups may be appointed by the Committee and membership can be from outside the
Committee. Ad Hoc Work Groups report to and make recommendations to the Committee.
S.0 ROLES/RESPONSIBILITY
5.1 General Roles / Responsibilities
• Represent and receive input from staff and elected officials by addressing concerns, providing feedback,
answering questions and moving on recommendations within available resources
• Establish methods of soliciting input from staff, as well as methods for staff and elected representatives to
bring forth concerns, questions, ideas to the Committee.
Assist in the promotion of a culture of health and wellbeing
Monitoring identified and emerging risk and advise on their prevention, mitigation and management
Formally track issues / ideas brought forth to the Committee
Establish metrics to gauge effectiveness of programs offered,
Monitor the program budget and expenditure
Develop and implement Health and Wellbeing programs and procedures that assist in meeting the mission
of the Committee.
Promote awareness of the Employee Assistance Program
5.2 Chair's Role
The Chair will:
Draft the agenda and minutes
Ensure all committee members have a chance to speak and be heard at meetings
Guide committee members towards a common goal
Correspond with the CAO and management
Correspond with the AMANS/UNSM wellness coordinator to assist with program or policy development
5.3 Vice- Chair Role
The Vice- Chair will act in the Chairs role, during the absence of the Chair
5.4 Members
Will review the agenda prior to the committee meetings
Complete assigned action items from previous meetings
Be prompt and regular in attendance and send regrets to Chair if unable to attend
Represent employees and elected officials by addressing concerns, providing feedback, answering
questions and moving on recommendations within the available resources.
5.5 Minute Taker
• A committee member shall be assigned the responsibility of taking notes of committee discussions
sufficient to record decisions, actions and those identified to complete actions
• The minute taker shall distribute minutes to committee members in a timely fashion
6.0 RESOURCES
The Committee shall have an Annual budget approved by Council. Resources outside of allocated budget or
staff resource on Committee shall be requested through the CAO.
7.0 MEETINGS
The Committee shall meet at a minimum bi-monthly. The Chair may call a meeting at a more frequent interval,
as deemed necessary by the Chair.
Meeting locations shall alternate between MODC Administration Office and Satellite Office locations.
Committee Agenda's shall be posted and distributed in advance of the meeting.
The Committee shall follow the Rules of Proceedings (By-law No 79) established by Municipal Council, as
applicable. Where not addressed in the Rules of Proceedings (By-law No 79), Roberts Rules of Order shall
apply
October 30th, 2015
REVENUE (Page 1 of 2)
Taxes - Assessable Property
Residential
Commercial
Resource
Non -Profit Acreage
Forest Lands (-50,000)
Forest Lands (+50,000)
Area Rates:
Protective Services:
Fire Protection - Districts 1,3&7
Fire Protection - Islands
Fire Protection - Forest Land
Fire Protection - Hydrants
Fire Protection Fire/Village Commissions
Municipality of the District of Chester
Income Statement - Actual vs. Budget
2015-2016
ACTUAL
September 30th
2015-2016
BUDGET VARIANCE
TOTAL $ %
6.3a)
2015-2016
FORECAST
MARCH 31. 2016
$9,383,014
$9,429,272
$46,258
100%
$9,383,014
1,370,341
1,384,864
14,523
99%
1,370,341
287,176
293,197
6,021
98%
287,176
4,152
4,153
1
100%
4,152
27,439
27,439
0
100%
27,439
8,590
8,590
0
100%
8,590
$11,080,712
$11,147,515
$66,803
99%
$11,080,712
$242,022
$262,141
$20,119
92%
$242,022
11,428
11,768
340
97%
11,428
1,312
1,312
0
100%
1,312
24,091
24,091
0
100%
24,091
1,483,199
1,516,072
32,873
98%
1,483,199
$1,762,052
$1,815,384
$53,332
97%
$1,762,052
Transportation Services:
Streetlights
$129,682
$131,810
$2,128
98%
$131,716
Private Road Maintenance
89,231
82,014
-7,217
109%
89,231
Endeavour Avenue
37,254
37,245
-9
100%
37,245
$256,167
$251,069
-$5,098
102%
$258,192
Environmental Health Services:
Universal Sewer
$833,479
$830,513
-$2,966
100%
$833,479
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
$1,368,687
$1,375,879
$7,192
99%
$1,368,687
Mill Cove - Private Wells
$0
$35,400
$35,400
0%
$0
ACES School - Sprinkler System
$9,477
$9,477
$0
100%
$9,477
Taxes Based on Business Revenue:
Aliant Corporation
$49,128
$50,000
$872
98%
$49,128
NS Power Corporation
22,237
22,237
0
100%
22,237
NS Power HST Rebate
88,676
50,000
-38,676
177%
88,676
$160,041
$122,237
-$37,804
131%
$160,041
Other Taxes:
Deed Transfer Tax
$556,876
$800,000
$243,124
70%
$800,000
Wind Farm Developer Tax
0
250,000
250,000
0%
174,221
Change in Use
0
0
0
0
$556,876
$1,050,000
$493,124
53%
$974,221
Grants in Lieu of Taxes:
Federal Government and Agencies
$48,173
$61,842
$13,669
78%
$54,396
Provincial Government and Agencies
0
95,494
95,494
0%
95,494
$48,173
$157,336
$109,163
31%
$149,890
SUBTOTAL
$16,075,664
$16,794,810
$719,146
96%
$16,596,751
REVENUE (Page 2 of 2)
Services Provided Other Governments/Agencies:
Wind Turbine COMFIT - NS Power
Solid Waste and Disposal Fees
Planning, Fire Insp, Build Insp, REMO Fees
Fire Commission Insurance Premiums
Animal Control Fees
Other Revenues from Own Sources:
Administration Services
Transportation Services
Building Inspection Services
Animal Control Services
Sewer Hookup Services
Solid Waste and Disposal Services
Planning Services
Industrial Park Lease Fees
Recreation & Culture Services
Unconditional Transfers:
Federal Government
Provincial Government
Other Local Government/Agencies
Conditional Transfers:
Federal Government
Provincial Government
Other Local Government/Agencies
Other:
Transfer, Prior Year's Surplus
Transfer From Own Funds
SUBTOTAL
EXTRAORDINARY OR SPECIAL REVENUE
2015-2016 2015-2016
ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE
September 30th TOTAL $ %
$314,395
$719,650
$405,255
44%
1,605,549
2,687,807
1,082,258
60%
33,984
76,908
42,924
44%
64,765
67,000
2,235
97%
11,000
33,000
22,000
33%
$2,029,693
$3,584,365
$1,554,672
57%
$93,874
7,721
5,230
651
8,404
414,476
41,376
2,527
75,609
$649,868
$1,272
6,699
0
$7,971
$37,500
152,814
58,034
$248,348
$0
10,000
$10,000
$19,021,544
$0
$158,800
7,432
15,000
1,850
0
564,251
16,900
5,000
112,350
$881,583
$1,300
11,080
0
$12,380
$1,208,667
958,389
150,665
$2,317,721
$33,639
1,300,640
$1,334,279
$24,925,138
$64,926 59%
-289 104%
9,770 35%
1,199 35%
-8,404
149,775 73%
-24,476 245%
2,473 51%
36,741 67%
$231,715 74%
$28 98%
4,381 60%
0
$4,409 64%
$1,171,167
3%
805,575
16%
92,631
39%
$2,069,373
11%
$33,639 0%
1,290,640 1 %
$1,324,279 1%
$5,903,594 76%
$0
2015-2016
FORECAST
MARCH 31, 2016
$719,650
2,687,807
76,908
64,765
33,000
$3,582,130
$156,900
7,721
15,000
1,850
1,000
564,251
52,463
5,000
113,279
$917,464
$1,272
11,199
0
$12,471
$1,208,667
1,078,389
150,665
$2,437,721
$33,639
1,417,265
$1,450,904
$24,997,441
TOTAL REVENUES $19,021,544 $24,925,138 $5,903,594 76% $24,997,441
October 30, 2015
EXPENDITURES (Page 1 of 4)
General Government Services:
Warden, Council & Committee:
Council/Committee Remuneration
Administrative Expenses
Grants to Organizations
Elections and Plebiscites
CAO/Clerk Administration:
Salaries
Administration Expenses
Town Crier
Surveys/Appraisals
Communications
Capital from Revenue Projects
Finance/Tax Administration:
Salaries
Administration Expenses
Property Tax Administration
Assessment Recovery Costs
Capital from Revenue Projects
Depreciation
Information Services:
Salaries
Administration Expenses
Capital from Revenue Projects
Debt Charges.
Depreciation
Municipal Property:
Salaries
Administrative Expenses
Property Services
Wharves, Boat Launches, etc
Community Development/Gardens
Capital from Revenue Projects
Depreciation
Public Works:
Salaries
Administrative Expenses
Sprinkler/Fire Mill Cove
Capital from Revenue Projects
Depreciation
Municipality of the District of Chester
Income Statement - Actual vs. Budget
2015-2016 2015-2016
ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE
September 30th TOTAL $ %
2015-2016
FORECAST
MARCH 31, 2016
$80,848
$161,560
$80,712
50%
$161,560
40,468
74,789
34,321
54%
75,054
91,207
200,500
109,293
45%
210,500
15,000
15,000
0
100%
15,000
$227,523
$451,849
$224,326
50%
$462,114
$146,911
$362,742
$215,831
41%
$362,742
41,467
125,800
84,333
33%
126,950
0
1,000
1,000
0%
0
0
1,500
1,500
0%
1,500
4,126
23,000
18,874
18%
18,000
0
0
0
0
$192,504
$514,042
$321,538
37%
$509,192
$142,981
$314,922
$171,941
45%
$314,922
120,361
215,736
95,375
56%
215,245
254,327
280,829
26,502
91%
280,173
256,097
341,463
85,366
75%
341,463
0
0
0
0
0
23,153
23,153
0%
23,513
$773,766
$1,176,103
$402,337
66%
$1,175,316
$75,172
$205,965
$130,793
36%
$205,965
100,764
249,104
148,340
40%
249,104
4,015
50,140
46,125
8%
50,140
16,470
19,483
3,013
85%
19,483
0
39,003
39,003
0%
66,172
$196,421
$563,695
$367,274
35%
$590,864
$55,426
$83,950
$28,524
66%
$83,950
29,270
40,420
11,150
72%
40,420
61,818
128,780
66,962
48%
128,780
4,041
16,300
12,259
25%
16,300
4,030
17,500
13,470
23%
17,500
55,010
308,500
253,490
18%
308,500
0
21,058
21,058
0%
10,239
$209,595
$616,508
$406,913
34%
$605,689
$72,698
$147,960
$75,262
4.9%
$147,960
36,567
92,000
55,433
40%
92,000
16,268
72,610
56,342
22%
72,610
0
0
0
0
0
21,524
21,524
0%
14,406
$125,533
$334,094
$208,561
38%
$326,976
SUBTOTAL $1,725,342 $3,656,291 $1,930,949 47% $3,670,151
EXPENDITURES (Page 2 of 4)
Protective Services:
Police Services
Correction Services
Legal - Prosecution Services
By -Law Enforcement
Animal Control
Emergency Measures
Fire Services:
Fire Services - Salaries & Wages
Fire Services - Administrative Expenses
Fire Services - Insurance
FireNillage Commissions
Fire Contract - Districts 1, 3 & 7
Fire Rescue Boat
Capital from Revenue Projects
Building/Fire Inspection:
Building Salaries & Wages
Building Administrative Expenses
Fire Salaries & Wages
Fire Administrative Expenses
Transportation Services:
Roads & Streets:
Administration
Provincial Road Maintenance Fee
Municipal Roads
Private Road Maintenance
Sidewalks/Crosswalks
Streetlights
Streetsigns
Capital from Revenue Projects
Short Term Borrowing
Debt Charges
Depreciation
Sewer Services:
Universal Sewer Salaries
Universal Sewer Operating Expenses
Capital from Revenue Projects
Debt Charges
Depreciation
2015-2016
2015-2016
13,495
61,235
2015-2016
ACTUAL
BUDGET
VARIANCE
119,000
FORECAST
September 30th
TOTAL
$
%
MARCH 31, 2016
$1,998,010
34%
$843,735
$1,682,931
$839,196
50%
$1,682,931
118,220
236,441
118,221
50%
236,441
0
5,000
5,000
0%
5,000
8,695
46,490
37,795
19%
46,491
27,533
70,480
42,947
39%
70,480
21,126
40,707
19,581
52%
41,053
$1,019,309
$2,082,049
$1,062,740
49%
$2,082,396
$26,634
$51,831
13,495
61,235
64,765
67,000
722,000
1,516,072
119,000
260,104
4,000
11,768
0
30,000
$949,894
$1,998,010
$25,197
51%
$51,831
47,740
22%
61,235
2,235
97%
67,000
794,072
48%
1,516,072
141,104
46%
260,104
7,768
34%
11,768
30,000
0%
30,000
$1,048,116
48%
$1,998,010
$70,092
$166,128
$96,036
42%
$166,128
23,270
65,097
41,827
36%
65,097
24,593
52,026
27,433
47%
52,026
8,533
24,799
16,266
34%
24,799
$126,488
$308,050
$181,562
41%
$308,050
$329,033
$2,599,743
$2,270,710
$5,850
$28,010
$22,160
21%
$28,010
89,808
179,614
89,806
50%
179,614
5,005
30,000
24,995
17%
30,000
85,181
78,210
-6,971
109%
78,210
9,894
87,000
77,106
11%
87,000
67,347
145,450
78,103
46%
145,450
2;836
12,210
9,374
23%
12,210
9,851
210,000
200,149
5%
210,000
3,053
3,920
867
78%
3,920
69,323
46,044
-23,279
151%
46,044
0
241,610
241,610
0%
211,175
$348,148
$1,062,068
$713,920
33%
$1,031,633
$84,555
$217,180
$132,625
39%
$217,180
145,121
324,540
179;419
45%
324,540
64,837
1,814,834
1,749,997
4%
1,814,834
34,520
51,549
17,029
67%
51,549
0
191,640
191,640
0%
182,303
$329,033
$2,599,743
$2,270,710
13%
$2,590,406
SUBTOTAL $4,498,214 $11,706,211 $7,207,997 38% $11,680,646
EXPENDITURES (Page 3 of 4)
Solid Waste Collection/Disposal
Waste Collection Salaries
Waste Collection Operating Expenses
Depreciation
Landfill Salaries
Landfill Operating Expenses
Landfill Closure 2 Expenses
Landfill Capital from Revenue Projects
Landfill Debt Charges
Depreciation
Recycling Salaries
Recycling Operating Expenses
Total Solid Waste Collection/Disposal
Health & Wellness
Occupational Health and Safety
Regional Housing Authority
Environmental Development Services:
2015-2016 2015-2016
ACTUAL BUDGET
September 30th TOTAL
$21,407 $49,838
525,197 1,254,175
0 422
$546,604 $1,304,435
2015-2016
VARIANCE FORECAST
$ % MARCH 31, 2016
$28,431 43% $50,050
728,978 42% 1,224,171
422 0% 500
$757,831 42% $1,274,721
$293,024
$608,716
$315,692
48%
$576,716
318,045
799,152
481,107
40%
770,902
550,000
550,000
0
100%
550,000
0
0
0
0
1,046,296
1,182,829
136,533
88%
1,182,829
0
1,294,432
1,294,432
0%
1,294,432
$2,207,365
$4,435,129
$2,227,764
50%
$4,374,879
269,290
Planning Capital from Revenue Projects
0
114,000
$10,593
$23,307
$12,714
45%
$23,329
7,071
28,649
21,578
25%
26,699
$17,664
$51,956
$34,292
34%
$50,028
LQRDA/REN
$34,786
$45,794
$11,008
$2,771,633
$5,791,520
$3,019,887
48%
$5,699,628
$823
$7,000
$6,177 12%
$7,000
1,146
10,000
8,854 11%
10,000
0
20,000
20,000 0%
20,000
$1,969
$37,000
$35,031 5%
$37,000
Economic Development Salaries & Wages
$37,641
$79,790
$42,149
47%
$78,394
Economic Development Operating Expenses
21,910
141,225
119,315
16%
138,822
Economic Development Capital from Revenue
0
120,000
120,000
0%
120,000
$59,551
$341,015
$281,464
17%
$337,216
Planning Salaries & Wages
$183,680
$404,770
$221,090
45%
$404,770
Planning Operating Expenses
104,858
268,290
163,432
39%
269,290
Planning Capital from Revenue Projects
0
114,000
114,000
0%
114,000
Depreciation
0
17,812
17,812
0%
17,812
$288,538
$804,872
$516,334
36%
$805,872
LQRDA/REN
$34,786
$45,794
$11,008
76%
$150,000
Tourism Development
$40,828
$43,000
$2,172
95%
$43,000
Total Environmental Development Services
$423,703
$1,234,681
$810,978
34%
$1,336,088
SUBTOTAL
$7,695,519
$18,769,412
$11,073,893
41%
$18,753,362
EXPENDITURES (Page 4 of 4)
Industrial Park Operating Expenses
Industrial Park Capital from Revenue
Depreciation
Wind Power Operating Expenses
Wind Power Capital From Revenue
Wind Power Depreciation
Wind Power Debt Charges
Heritage Properties
Recreation and Parks Services:
Recreation Salaries
Recreation Grants to Organizations
Recreation Operating Expenses
Recreation Capital from Revenue Projects
Recreation Debt Charges
Depreciation
Church Memorial Park
Regional Library
Appropriation to District School Board
Transfer to Own Reserves, Funds, Agencies
Extraordinary Expenditures
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
Surplus/(Deficit) - Operations
Depreciation Allocation to Surplus
2015-2016
2015-2016
$2,223,544 50%
$4,447,088
2015-2016
ACTUAL
BUDGET
VARIANCE
$9,907
FORECAST
September 30th
TOTAL
$
%
MARCH 31, 2016
$26,914,826
$4,680
$23,653
$18,973
20%
$12,001
0
10,000
10,000
0%
10,000
0
17,448
17,448
0%
17,448
$4,680
$51,101
$46,421
9%
$39,449
$28,251
$89,963
$61,712
31%
$102,963
0
69,000
69,000
0%
69,000
0
254,410
254,410
0%
254,410
253,143
331,157
78,014
76%
331,157
$281,394
$744,530
$463,136
38%
$757,530
$0
$500
$500
0%
$500
$209,324
$399,075
$189,751
52%
$400,355
5,863
38,000
32,137
15%
38,000
159,380
323,357
163,977
49%
334;051
23,586
289,000
265,414
8%
289,000
34,481
40,988
6,507
84%°
40,988
0
91,371
91,371
0%
81,917
$432,634
$1,181,791
$749,157
37%
$1,184,311
$0
$50,000
$50,000
0%
$50,000
$34,018
$69,056
$35,038
49%
$69,056
$2,223,544
$4,447,088
$2,223,544 50%
$4,447,088
$34,000
$1,603,623
$1,569,623 2%
$1,603,623
$9,907
0
0
$9,907
$10,715,696
$26,917,101
$16,211,312 40%
$26,914,826
$8,305,848 -$1,991,963 -$10,297,811 -417% -$1,917;385
$2,213,853 $2,213,853 $0 100% $2,213,853
Surplus/(Deficit) $10,519,701 $221,890 $10,297,811 4741% $296,468
Capital Budget Review - 2015/16
as of September 30th, 2015
Summary Budgeted Project Costs Forecasted to
Project Cost to Date March 31, 2016
Recreation & Parks $289,000 $27,549 $177,963
Solid Waste $622,925 $20,405 $616,252
EcoPark $10,000 $0 $10,000
Wind Turbine $69,000 $0 $69,000
Community Development $264,000 $0 $231,500
Information Services $62,640 $4,015 $46,515
Public Works:
Universal Sewer Projects: $2,403,500 $64,837 $683,647
Municipal Property: $900,500 $59,310 $175,630
Roads & Sidewalks $256,000 $9,851 $225,000
$4,877,565 $185,967 $2,235,507
Capital Budget Review - 2015/16
as of September 30th, 2015
RECREATION & PARKS
1 Trails - Gold River Bridge Repairs
2 Trails - Surface Upgrades (AT 6.20)
3 Trails - Swing Gates Project
4 New Ross Trail Connector (AT 6.1)
5 Parkland Purchase - Gold River
6 Beech Hill Property - Haase Donation
Comments
Project Project Costs Forecasted to
Project Cost Catergory to Date March 31, 2016 Directors Comments
$1101000
1
$0
$0
90;000
2
9,654
90;000
15,000
1
12,932
15,000
201000
3
0
151000
54,000
2
1,000
54,000
0
3,963
3,963
$289,000
$27,549 $177,963
Project cancelled by council.
Surface Upgrades will be completed by December - about 60% of project completed to date.
Swing Gates were installed in October but invoice not yet received.
Site prep work completed, full trail expected to be completed by November 30th. Total project budget increased to $30,000 but we received a Connect 2 grant in the amount of
$15,000 so our contribution is now expected to be $15,000.
Unsure of where we are in the purchase process - most likely the file is with Sam.
Unsure of expenses related to the transfer of property - possibly survey work.
Budget Notes
Trails - Gold River Bridge Repairs: This project is carried forward from last year. Tender documents were not prepared in time to complete the work this year. Repairs are being
competed based on recommendations from our engineer inspection from last year.
Trails - Surface Upgrades: Continue to upgrade the tread of the trail to meet expectations of destination trail and Blue Route. Funding is pending from the OHV grant and National
Trails Coalition.
Trails - Swing Gates: We are beginning a transition from bollards to swing gates to rectify saftey concerns and provide better access for emergency vehicles and maintenance
vehicles. 25 gates at main intersections will be completed this year.
New Ross School to Ross Farm Connector Design: This project was identified as part of the AT Playbook to connect the school and Ross Farm. Planning and construction to be
completed in 2015-16.
Capital Budget Review - 2015/16
as of September 30th, 2015
Solid Waste
Landfill Only Projects (Valley)
1 Front End Loader
2 Fire Suppression System
3 Second Tower Site/Op.Changes
4 Backup Pump
5 Surface Pond Cleanout
6 Septage Lagoon Dredging
7 Hydroseeding Cell Site
Solid Waste Projects (Chester only)
8 Cubside Inspection Vehicle
9 Metal Box And Lift Gate for 1 Ton Vehic
10 Reinstate Chlorination Sewer Ponds
11 Asbestos Drop Off Container
EcoPark
12 ECOPark Promotional Equipment
Wind Turbine
13 Transformer
Project Project Costs Forecasted to
Cost Caterclory to Date March 31, 2016 Directors Comments
$217,000
Comments:
1
We will purchase used loader
2
completed
3
still in planning process
4
will be on order shortly
5
will be done in spring
6
Not in original budget
7
Not in original budget
8
Venicle has been purchased
9
done
10
working on aprovals
11
asbestos site is closed
12
unclear if it will be spent
13
25,000 7
Project Project Costs Forecasted to
Cost Caterclory to Date March 31, 2016 Directors Comments
$217,000
1
$0
$165,000 1
7,800
1
7,821
7,821 2
200,000
1
0
200,000 3
16,000
2
0
16,000 4
19,000
2
0
19,000 5
66,125
1
0
121,000 6
25,000
1
0
25,000 7
35,000
1
153
35,000 8
14,000
1
11,110
11,110 9
15,000
1
0
15,000 10
8,000
2
1,321
1,321 11
$622,925
$20,405
$616,252
$10,000
2
$0
$10,000 12
$69,000
1
$0
$69,000 13
Budget Notes:
1 Loader, the loader is a Cat 930H it has 7615 hours. It is the bussiest piece of equipment we have. It has been expeiencing more frequent repairs
as of late. (available on standing offer).
2 because of the potential to use excavator in landfill fire application, this machine requires fire suppression.
3 Second tower site, We are expecting a recommendation on a solution to nitrates this year.
4 Pumps , replacement pumps for main station and main Advantex pump
5 Surface water ponds, remove silt built up over past years
8 Truck , replacement of 2004 Dakota for curb side enforcement
9 metal box. Box on the truck must be replaced due to rust and age. We will add a lift gate to allow us one employee pick ups.
10 chlorination, based on increased rain events we wish to discharge through a chlorination chamber to surface water ponds in extreme conditions
11 Asbestos ,provide steel container for storage of asbestos to be picked up this truck has over 300000k on it as of December
12 Eco park promotional and advertising items for trade shows and mail outs
13 Replace transformer through NS Power
Capital Budget Review - 2015/16
as of September 30th, 2015
Project Project Costs Forecasted to
Project Cost Catergory to Date March 31, 2016 Directors Comments
Community Development
Fire Services - District Reorganization Review
$20,000
3
$0
$0
Fire Services - Equipment
10,000
2
0
0
Planning Services - Air Photography LIDAR
100,000
2
0
100,000
Planning Service - GPS Unit (Civic Address; Footings
14,000
2
0
11,500
Econ Dev - Signage
20,000
2
0
20,000
Econ Dev - Industrial Park Land Aquisition
100,000
2
0
100,000
$264,000
$0
$231,500
Comments:
1 Currently in disucussions with Village regarding Fire Contract. This amount would not be needed provided agreement is reached.
2 No plans for new equipment to date and it would probably take several months to reach agreement on additional equipment at this point.
3 Staff is working on a plan for acquisition this fall or early spring.
4 GPS unit has been purchased and is on order
5 Staff working on a plan to print signage so that it will be ready for installation next season. May not take entire budget for printing of signs
6 full amount remaning in budget as contingency
Budget Notes:
Fire Contract expires 2016 - carry over from 2014-15
District Firefighting/Medical equipment. These projects are identified each year after discussion with the Chiefs and the Commissions.
LIDAR and flood risk mapping for coast and 5Km inland
Contingency (i.e. farmers market signs)
Pending the outcome of the Business/Industrial Park Feasiblity Study, further projects may be required to implment the recommendations of the study. This may include concept planning,
property acquisition or marketing.
purchase unit for building footprints etc. existing unit is often used, dedicated unit for CDD staff
Capital Budget Review - 2015/16
as of September 30th, 2015
Information Services
1 Transfer to Equipment Reserves
2 Hardware Upgrades
3 Sophos Access Points (6)
4 Shoretel HQ Server
5 Audio Upgrades to Council Chambers
Comments
Project Project Costs Forecasted to
Project Cost Catergory to Date March 31, 2016 Directors Comments
$12,500 1
$0
$12,500
15,000 1
0
0
5,140 1
4;015
4,015
5,000 1
0
5,000
25,000 2
0
25,000
$62,640
$4,015
$46,515
Budget Notes:
1 Transfer to reserves
2 Hardware Upgrades include firewalls, switches, UPS, out of band servers
3 wireless access points for main office and gold river school
4 replace existing HQ Server (3 years old)
5 Replace microphones and speaker system in council chambers
Capital Budget Review - 2015/16
as of September 30th, 2015
Public Works
Universal Sewer Projects:
1 Collection Systems - Cleaning & Videoing - Inspection
2 Manhole Repairs & Infiltration Reduction - Construction
3 Pump Replacements - Maintenance
Chester Sewer:
4 Property Improvements - Construction
5 Wastewater Plant Improvements - Construction
6 Pumping Station 3 Improvements - Design
Chester Basin Sewer:
7 Wastewater Plant Improvements - Design
Mill Cove Sewer:
8 Wastewater Plant Replacement - Design
Otter Point Sewer:
9 Pumping Station 1 Improvements - Construction
Western Shore Sewer:
10 Pumping Station 2 Improvements - Construction
11 Plant Improvements Wastewater - Construction
Municipal Property:
12 Zoe Valle Library - Roof Repairs
13 Municipal Building Repairs
14 Committee Room Table & Chairs
15 Municipal Building - Gold River
16 Fire Protection System Improvements - Mill Cove Water
17 Chester Basin Wharf Repairs - Construction
18 Chester Basin Retaining Wall - Construction
Roads & Sidewalks
19 Road Rehabilatation - Mill Cove - Design
20 Sidewalk - Chester - Construction
21 Streetlights - Chester Basin - Construction
Budget Project Project Costs Forecasted to
G/L Account Project Cost Catergory to Date March 31, 2016 Directors Comments
01-25-240-295100
$27,500
1
$456
$17,956
1
01-25-240-295102
85.000
1
34.392
62.392
2
01-25-240-295101
40.000
3
16.718
25.728
3
$152,500
$51,566
$106,076
01-25-240-295103
$20.000
2
$1.837
$121.537
4
01-25-240-295103
350.000
1
0
0
5
01-25-240-295104
15.000
2
0
0
6
$385,000
$1,837
$121,537
01-25-240-295105
$30,000
2
$1,034
$1,034
7
01-25-240-295106
$30,000
1
$2,794
$30,000
8
01-25-240-295107
$40,000
1
$125
$20,000
9
01-25-240-295108
$660,100
1
$5,641
$400,000
10
01-25-240-295109
1,1057900
1
17840
57000
11
$1,766,000
$7,481
$405,000
01-10-110-295106
$127000
2
$87435
$87435
12
01-10-110-295101
45.000
1
2,695
5.695
13
01-10-110-295107
6.500
3
0
6.500
14
01-10-110-295105
702.000
1
43.880
100.000
15
01-10-117-295100
40.000
1
4.300
20.000
16
01-10-110-295102
55.000
1
0
35.000
17
01-10-110-295102
40.000
3
0
0
18
$900,500
$59,310
$175,630
01-20-200-295103
$30,000
2
$0
$15,000
19
01-20-200-295101
206,000
3
9.851
190.000
20
01-20-200-295104
20.000
3
0
20.000
21
$256,000
$9,851
$225,000
Comments:
1 cost to date, tender amount plus allowance
2 money spent to date, 8 committed and 20 K allowance to complete all work
3 Purchased 3 chloro vac pumps, don't anticipate any new pumps
4 work to date, plus SNC Eng for gen, fence repairs, clarifiers railing, gen install, allowance
5 Put everything in the above cell
6 Work did not start, unlikely it will
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Not sure what these costs are for, but don't expect any further charges
Expect the design and costing to be completed by Janu 2016
Work completed in a phased approac
electrical conduit repairs and rotor repair
Work complete
Not proceeding with most work since its related to abandoning the Annex, window work only
Not sure whose taking the lead on the new chairs, since Council wanted new chairs, but I budgeted for the Comm room
covers work completed to date, SNC and allowance for Roof contractr
based on completed exterior wharf repairs and structural assessment
AW placed project on hold
No contigency required to date, depends on unit qty's thou
Work not started but hoping soon, memo to Tammy W
Budget Notes:
DESCRIPTION, QUESTIONS OR ITEMS TO FOLLOW UP:
Municipal Bldg Repairs - well, treatment system, annex back steps, ridge vent, CO detectors, floor tile, interior painting, windows, landscaping, windows, lighting in parking lot,
tree remediation, energy audit?
Any other vehicles to replace - CDD or SW
Have all projects been escalated appropriately
- Need to view other DH capital (SW/Rec/Comm Dev) to determine work load - CDD signage new program
Would like to see Project info sheets created for each project to expand on scope
Any other Zoe Valle Reparis
CS WWTP - generator, UV and potable water
Help with Hazard Assessments and Manual ?
Computer buy out
Aging Bldg Audits
Chester Ground Water - TM project, salt water intrusion add on
Traffic Study - One way streets in Village
Asset Mang System - Purchase/Research?
Drainage issues at KM and paving roads
New Chairs committee room, updating the Committee room for better meetings
Tools and Equipment - talk to Guys
MC FPS - need to design, project plan based on recommendations from SNC who are doing an options review, should plan to replace the Fire Pump
WS General - Need to paint and repairs to bldg. that will be kept, washroom connection, gate
Video main coming into WWTP - WS - should be on list for this year
Clarifier needs to be inspected this year for rehabilitation
Tools & Equipment?
snow blower
$
2,500.00
Magnetic locator
$
1,500.00
Whip snipper x 2
?
Ladders
?
Post driver
$
2,000.00
Trailer
$
5.000.00
it is old and cannot find parts
Chester Acres - PS repairs/relocation, need to relocate to keep from getting gravel in it, flow monitoring, manual, dechlorination, replacement based SNC review
Western Shore WWTP Upgrades - disinfection, flow monitoring, preliminary treatment, oxygenation, automation, storage, water, office, staff facilities, gate, make more safe (clarifier rails)