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MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
CHESTER MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 9:10 a.m.
Change of Location to: Forest Heights Community School
847 Highway 12, Chester Basin, NS
AGENDA
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER.
2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
2.1 Council – Thursday, May 26, 2016.
3. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
3.1 Citizens Landfill Monitoring Committee – February 29, 2016 – Councillor Church-Cornelius
3.2 Citizens Planning Advisory Committee – April 4, 2016 – Warden Webber
3.3 Any Other Committee Reports.
4. MATTERS ARISING:
4.1 Second/Final Reading – Voting By-Law #145 to amend Section 2 changing the number of days for
electronic voting in the 2016 Municipal from nine (9) days to six (6) days; and Housekeeping
amendments to change the reference of the election 2016 and to reflect Atlantic Standard Time.
4.2 Staff Report 2 dated June 2, 2016 regarding Zoning land at the Kaizer Meadow Environmental
Management Centre for Industrial Uses.
5. CORRESPONDENCE:
5.1 Copy of Terms of Reference from Lunenburg East Fire and Emergency Services Organization.
5.2 Tourism Grant Request – Hubbards Writers Society - $3,500.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.1 Presentation – A Plan to Connect Rural Communities – John Ferguson (appointment at 10:00 a.m.)
7. ADJOURNMENT.
APPOINTMENTS ARRANGED
10:00 a.m. John Ferguson, CAO, Municipality of the County of Annapolis (refer to item 6.1)
In Camera following regular session under Section 22 of the MGA if necessary
MOTIONS REQUIRING APPROVAL OF COUNCIL FROM
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016
CITIZENS PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2016-152 AMENDMENT OF LAND USE BY-LAW AND MUNICIPAL PLANNING STRATEGY IN
ORDER TO CREATE THE TWO ZONES DESCRIBED IN THE REPORT.
MOVED by Mary Ellen Clancey, SECONDED by Mathew Nightingale that the Citizens Planning
Advisory Committee make a recommendation to Council that the Land Use By-law and Municipal
Planning Strategy be amended in order to create the two new zones described in the report.
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Wetlands - Although the previously designated Wetland areas are undistinguished in the
new zones, they are under Provincial Regulations and it is understood they are not for
development.
Loss of Control - Usually rezoning a large area could mean loss of control, however there is
assurance that as the Municipality is the owner of these lands, nothing could happen
without Council's prior knowledge and agreement.
Buffer Zone - It was stated that Cllr. Cornelius -Church, at the previous M.A.A.C. meeting, had
expressed the desire for the buffer zone to extend all along Highway 14 where it abuts
Kaizer Meadow, perhaps following the existing stream. This would also provide screening
for the entrance to Card Lake Provincial Park but the KM Zone boundary is showing to
follow the property boundary. The Director explained the easiest way to facilitate this is to
provide an overlay which states that you have to be XX feet from Highway 14, ensuring that
signage control is exempt in this overlay area and the report will be presented to Council in
this manner. Also at the M.A.A.C. meeting it had been asked if a 25m buffer was sufficient.
The Director had looked at standards in other Municipalities and had found buffers ranging
from 50-100ft. 25m is approximately 75ft, so the proposed standard falls in the middle of
the norm. The 25m buffer would apply where the development abuts non -municipal
property.
Stormwater Management - There are currently no contingencies addressing stormwater
management standards. Concerns were voiced over bringing forward these amendments
without fully fleshing out finer details such as this. The Director explained that setting
Stormwater standards would be part of the Plan Review process and any regulations put in
place with the new planning documents would apply to this re -zoning. If, in the future, it is
identified that something has not been addressed with these new zones, it is possible to
amend them. The Warden explained that stormwater management is already a major part
of operating the existing facility and there are many ponds etc. that have been purpose-built
to handle run-off and stormwater. The expertise and much of the infrastructure is already in
place to handle heavy industrial development, so this location would be the ideal spot for
the zone.
Heavy Industrial - Heavy industrial developments also have to fulfil Provincial
environmental assessments and this zone would not exempt developments from these
requirements. There is no intent for the Municipality to sell-off parts of Kaizer Meadow.
Any new business to locate to the site, would do so on a lease basis. The Director explained
that the Municipality have to allow Heavy Industrial uses somewhere within its boundaries,
and Kaizer Meadow is probably one the best places. It may also be possible to allow for
Heavy Industrial by way of a "floating zone" which a developer could request a re -zone for,
however rezoning Kaizer Meadow would mean that floating zones may not be necessary.
The general feeling from the committee was that creating these two zones would negate the
need for the floating industrial zone.
MOTION CARRIED
AMENDMENT - DRAFT — May 12,2016
Voting By-Law #145 (continued)
Notice of Intention to Adopt – Council – May 12, 2016 (2016-201) Page 2 of 4
First Reading of Council – Council – May 12, 2016 (2016-201)
Second Reading of Council – Council – June 9, 2016
Effective Date –
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
VOTING BY-LAW
BY-LAW #145
A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE VOTING BY TELEPHONE/INTERNET FOR THE 2016 MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS
WHEREAS Subsection 146A (1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1989 R.S.N.S. c300, as amended, states that
the Council of a local municipality may pass by-laws to authorize voters to vote by mail, electronically or
by any other voting method; and
WHEREAS Subsection 146 (3) (ca) of the Municipal Elections Act, states that the Council of a local
municipality may pass by-laws to authorize electors to use an alternative voting method, such as voting
by Telephone, via Internet, or by any other electronic means, including a combination of different
electronic means that does not require electors to attend at a voting place in order to vote; and
WHEREAS Subsection 146(6) of the Municipal Elections Act states that where a by-law provides for
voting via the Internet through the supervised use of a personal computing device, the by-law must also
permit voting by some other means on each advance polling day and on ordinary polling day; and
WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of the District of Chester wishes to adopt the process of voting
by Telephone/Internet to ensure greater accessibility for all voters to exercise their individual and
democratic right to vote;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER HEREBY ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
1. That the Municipal Election process for the October 2016 elections utilize the alternative voting
method known as “Voting by Internet and Telephone.”
2. That the electronic voting period, being the advance vote and including voting day, shall be for a
term of six full days, commencing on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. (Atlantic Daylight
Saving Time Standard Time and that the voting period be terminated on Tuesday, October 11,
2016 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic Daylight Saving Time Standard Time).
3. That for clarity, electronic voting will be open for six full days but that traditional method paper
ballots will be available during the Regular Polling Day, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
4. That the Warden and the Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute all and any
documents to give effect to these presents.
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
Minutes of Meeting of
MUNICIPAL AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEEHeldatCouncil Chambers, 151 King Street, Chester, NSTuesday,March 22, 2016Themeeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENTMembers Mary Ellen Clancey, Chair Larry RyanHerb Fraser Carol NaussCouncillor Andre Veinotte Councillor Sharon Church-Cornelius
Staff Sean Gillis, PlannerTara Maguire, Community Development DirectorTammy Hamm, Administrative CoordinatorRegretsBill DeGrace, Senior Planner Warden Allen WebberRoy Conrad Larry KeddyLeslie Taylor
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGApproval of the Minutes
2016-185 MOVED by Herb Fraser,SECONDED by Carol Nauss that the minutes of the April 28,
2015 meeting of the Municipal Planning Advisory Committee be approved.CARRIED.
BUSINESS ARISINGThere was no new business at this time.
NEW BUSINESS4.1 Kaizer Meadows Environmental Management Centre –Industrial Zoning AmendmentsSean Gillis provided the committee a detailed report on the rezoning of K aizer MeadowsEnvironmental Management Centre.The report described the alignment of the zoning with Council’sStrategic Plan;specifically the desire to be investment ready for business and industry. He furtherdetailed the interest to accommodate a potential industrial project at the Kaizer Meadow site.
Municipal Area Advisory Committee 211Tuesday,March 22, 2016Sustane Technologies is interested in leasing land to operate a biomass facility.Adjacent propertiesare undeveloped at his time but were notified of a public meeting to be held. No one attended.A map was used as a visual aid to show the areas of interest and specifically describe the potentialnew zones -Kaizer Meadow Industrial Zone (KI) and Kaizer meadow Zone (KM). The process ofrezoning was outlined.Mary Ellen Clancy asked about wetlands protection and who was leading the public meeting.Tara Maguire confirmed the wetlands will be protected and the public meeting was held at BonnyLee. The Citizens Landfill Monitoring Committee is aware of the project as are members of thecommunity.Herb Fraser asked if Sustane would lease the lands. Tara Maguire confirmed that land would beleased, and that potential developers will come with a plan. A development permit application willbe required.Sean Gillis advised the Kaizer Meadow Industrial Zone will have a minimum of 25 metre propertysetback.Sharon Church-Cornelius indicated she did not feel a 25 metre setback was sufficient and felt thereshould be a buffer long the highway where no development would be considered.Tara Maguire advised this could be incorporate d to limit the type of uses along the highway to havenoindustrialuses.Herb Fraser agreed with the highway buffer,expressing the desire to protect Card Lake and fosterthe continued pristine and lovely recreational area.Tara Maguire noted this committee has the ability to give direction that can be taken to the CitizensPlanningAdvisory Committee.The committee discussed the matter at length,however these areas were of primary concern:
A buffer area around between the development area and Hwy 14.
Drainage divide to protect Card Lake.
Increased setback for the Kaizer Meadow Industrial Zone.
The wording that permits uses such as “radioactive material.”As a result of the concerns staff will:
Ensure there is a buffer area on Hwy 14.
Ensure the drainage divide is considered.
Review the setbacks and ensure they are appropriate for the considered uses.
Municipal Area Advisory Committee 212Tuesday,March 22, 2016
Note,certain uses cannot be prohibited,such as “radioactive material”,however council canuse some discretion when leasing lands and where to permit certain types of industry.Herb Fraser noted on Page 7 under the Staff Comment section Highway 12 is referenced and it shouldread Highway 14.
2016-186 MOVED by Herb Fraser, SECONDED by Larry Ryan the Municipal Area Advisory
Committee recommend to the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee, which will then
review and make recommendation to Council,that with the concerns addressed, an
amendment be made to the Land Use By-Law and Municipal Planning Strategy in order
to create two new zones, the Kaizer Meadow Industrial Zone (KI) and the Kaizer
Meadow Zone (KM), that will be applied to and around the Kaizer Meadow
Environmental Management Centre. CARRIED
ADDITIONAL PLANNING MATTERS5. 1 Election of a ChairpersonMary Ellen Clancey was nominated as Chairperson by Herb Fraser and Seconded by Carol Nauss.Herb Fraser was nominated as Vice Chairperson by Carol Nauss Seconded by Andre Veinotte.5.2 Upcoming Interests
The plan review has been extended for an additional year.
Information on the Planning Directors Conference being held in May will be emailed.
Heritage properties will be discussed the next meeting.
DATE OF NEXT MEETINGThe next meeting will be scheduled Tuesday,April 26 at 6:00 p.m.if needed.
2016-187 MOVED by Herb Fraser the meeting adjourn 6:50 p.m. CARRIED.
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Mary Ellen Clancey Tammy Hamm
Chairperson Administrative Coordinator
175MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTERMinutes of Meeting of the
CITIZENS PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEEHeld in Council Chambers, 151 King Street, Chester, NSOn Monday, April 04,2016
ROLL CALL
Committee MembersWarden Allen Webber Art Backman Mary Ellen ClanceyNancy Green Trevor Hume Carol NaussMathew Nightingale Debbie Reeves
RegretsMark Narsansky Tammy Wilson
AbsentJohn Carroll
Staff:Bill DeGrace,Senior Planner Tara Maguire, Director of Community DevelopmentSean Gillis, Planner Sandra Challis, Administrative AssistantTherewas one member of the public present in the public gallery.
1.CALL TO ORDER / ADOPTION OF AGENDAThemeeting was called to order by the Chair, Warden Webber, at 6.30 p.m. and he advised thatthere was an additional item be added to the agenda, Plan Review Timeline. It was agreed toadd this between items 4. & 5.
2.MINUTES OF MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2016The Senior Planner pointed out two errors on the minutes, the incorrect date being shown as 01February(Page 165)and an incomplete sentence (Page 170, end of second paragraph)-Coun.Armstrong added that perhaps “narrow”…which should be removed.
2016-151 MOVED by Carol Nauss, SECONDED by Mary Ellen Clancey the minutes of the February
22, 2016 meeting of the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee be approved with the
following amendments:
Page 165 –Amend date of meeting from February 01 to February 22
Page 170 –Remove the incomplete sentence -Coun. Armstrong added that
perhaps “narrow”
CARRIED.
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3.BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTESThere was no business arising from the previous minutes.
4.ZONING AMENDMENT FOR KAIZER MEADOW ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CENTREThe Director gave a presentation on the proposed new zones for Kaizer Meadow. There hasbeen a long-standing plan to develop Kaizer Meadow as an Eco-Park and whilst there isdiscussion regarding Industrial zones as part of Plan Review, it seemed an opportune time tobring forward an amendment in order to accommodate the location of Sustane Technologies atthe site. This company is negotiating with the Municipality to establish a Waste-to-Fuelbusiness. Currently zoned as General Basic,the normal process for permitting this type ofdevelopmentwould be through Development Agreement or Site Plan Approval, but as the land-owner,it is not possible for the Municipality to enter into a contact with its elf, therefore arezone is the only option available.The site is abutted by Crown Lands, Forestry Lands, five private properties and Card LakeProvincial Park is opposite, just across Highway 14. The former Director of Planning hadprepared a concept plan for the Eco-Park,proposing sections of Kaizer Meadows as bufferzones, wetland areas,and the location for the Wind turbine whilst also identifying otherpotential development areas, including the existing facility.Two zones are now being proposed, Kaizer Meadow Industrial Zone (KI) and K aizer MeadowZone(KM).
KI –Primarily Light & Heavy Industry Uses
Allows landfill & waste sorting uses
Prohibits residential and commercial uses
Requires 25metre setback from non-municipal properties
KM –Primarily used as Buffer zone between heavy industrial &nearby properties
Allows light industrial & natural resource harvesting
Allows landfill & waste sorting uses
Prohibits residential and commercial uses
Required 25 metre setback from non-municipal properties
2016-152 MOVED by Mary Ellen Clancey, SECONDED by Mathew Nightingale that the Citizens
Planning Advisory Committee make a recommendation to Council that the Land Use By-
law and Municipal Planning Strategy be amended in order to create the two new zones
described in the report.
DISCUSSION
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Wetlands -Although the previously designated Wetland areas are undistinguished in thenew zones, they are under Provincial Regulations and it is understood they are not fordevelopment.
Loss of Control –Usually rezoning a large area could mean loss of control,however there isassurance that as the Municipality is the owner of these lands, nothing could happenwithout Council’s prior knowledge and agreement.
Buffer Zone –It was stated that Cllr. Church-Cornelius, at the previous M.A.A.C. meeting, hadexpressed the desire for the buffer zone to extend all along Highway 14 where it abuts KaizerMeadow, perhaps following the existing stream.This would also provide screening for theentranceto Card Lake Provincial Park but the KM Zone boundary is showing to follow theproperty boundary.The Director explained the easiest way to facilitate this is to provide anoverlay which states that you have to be XX feet from Highway 14, ensuring that signagecontrolis exempt in this overlay area and the report will be presented to Council in thismanner. Also at the M.A.A.C. meeting it had been asked if a 25m buffer was sufficient. TheDirector had looked at standards in other Municipalities and had found buffers ranging from50-100ft. 25m is approximately 75ft, so the proposed standard falls in the middle of the norm.The 25m buffer would apply where the development abuts non-municipal property.
Stormwater Management –There are currently no contingencies addressing stormwatermanagementstandards. Concerns were voiced over bringing forward these amendmentswithout fully fleshing out finer details such as this. The Director explained that settingStormwater standards would be part of the Plan Review process and any regulations put inplace with the new planning documents would apply to this re-zoning. If, in the future, it isidentified that something has not been addressed with these new zones, it is possible to amendthem. The Warden explained that stormwater management is already a major part ofoperating the existing facility and there are many ponds etc.that have been purpose-built tohandle run-off and stormwater. The expertise and much of the infrastructure is already inplace to handle heavy industrial development, so this location would be the ideal spot for thezone.
Heavy Industrial -Heavy industrial developments also have to fulfil Provincial environmentalassessments and this zone would not exempt developments from these requirements. There isno intent for the Municipality to sell-off parts of Kaizer Meadow. Any new business to locate tothe site, would do so on a lease basis. The Director explained that the Municipality have toallow Heavy Industrial uses somewhere within its boundaries, and Kaizer Meadow is probablyoneofthe best places. It may also be possible to allow for Heavy Industrial by way of a“floating zone” which a developer could request a re-zone for, however rezoning KaizerMeadow would mean that floating zones may not be necessary.The general feeling from thecommittee was that creating these two zones would negate the need for the floating industrialzone.
MOTION CARRIED
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5.PLAN REVIEW TIMELINEThe Senior Planner explained that following the last CPAC meeting,when a request to changethe format of document delivery and review, Staff had requested an extension to the PlanReview Process from Council which had been agreed upon. The Warden stated that there wasnodesire to rush these documents and Council were in agreement to take the time to do itproperly. A revised timeline was handed to the committee showing an expected end-date ofSpring 2017. It was hoped by Staff that committee members are willing to continue theircommitment to the task, and it was agreed by the attending members to do so.
6.DRAFT M.P.S.–SECTION 4.2 SETTLEMENT AREAThe Planner presented the draft Section 4.2 of the M.P.S.Settlement Area to the Committee viaPowerPoint. One of the aims of the new planning documents is to provide light regulation inrural areas, to regulate larger developments and to ensure environmental safeguards such as :
Watercourse Setbacks –e.g. where developments need to be 20m away from watercourse.
Vegetative Buffers –e.g. to prevent wide gravel or concrete buffers.
Lakefront Zone -e.g. a combination of the above specifically around lakes (will need todeterminecriteria to define “Lake”, specific lakes or lakes over a certain size etc.)
Stormwater Standards –e.g. to set standards for quality and quantity of water leavingdevelopments.
Light Pollution & Glare –e.g. to insist on full horizontal cut-off lights on a commercialdevelopment which assists migrating animals, is less invasive for neighbouring properties anddoesn’t detract too much from the “Dark Sky”.The big questions that need to be answered when considering the Settlement Area section are:1.Have we identified the right area?2.Do we have the right level of regulation?3.Do regulations reflect what we heard from residents?4.Settlement Residential Zone: can it work in many different locations?The two proposed zones are Settlement Mixed-Use and Settlement Residential and theintent is:
Settlement Mixed-Use
Permit range of use from residential to light industrial
Prohibit heavy industrial use
Provide setbacks, yard sizes and standards for the more disruptive rural uses i.e.keeping farm animals and industrial forestry uses.
Provide design standards in relation to parking, lighting, driveways and signage
Provide environmental standards for large developments
Settlement Residential Zone -Aimed to cover the pockets of development within existingGeneral Basic areas where more control is desired, and separate zones exist. I.e. Otter Point,Marvins Island,Mill Cove, Shepherd’s Landing, Islandview & Chester Downs, Shaw Island,
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_________________________________________________________________________________________________________and Wake Up Hill area -the zones being Low Density Residential, Single Unit Residential,Rural Residential, Rural Mixed-Use.
Limited use –low density residential
No farm animals or rural uses
Minimum lot size and minimum frontage
Site Plan Approval or Development Agreement required for larger developments.Currently the Single Unit Residential Zone does not permit additional accommodation, such asin-law suites and granny flats –the demand for this type of accommodation is on the rise, due toourageing population and this should be kept in mind.The Planner would recommend that thisshould be permitted in the new planning document.Art Backman pointed out that allowing this type of development is a way to protect olderbuildings which may not be economically viable to run as a single family residence, but maysurvive if converted into small multi-unit dwellings. He also said that in other Municipalities,the trend is for duplex development, shared services on an existing lot is less expensive and ineffect creates affordable housing.Mary Ellen Clancey asked if there is a way to permit in-law suites and the like withoutpermittingunits created for rental purposes. The Director explained that this was not possibleas zoning is created for the “use” and not the “user”–it is also impossible to police this type ofactivity.The Warden pointed out that some of the areas previously mentioned had specificallyrequested regulations and have restricted covenants to prevent what was being suggested, andthere may be push-back if this were forced onto them. Whilst the intent is to get away from toomany different zones, perhaps a zone may have to be specifically created for these areas toprovide them similar protections, as there has been no communication received from residentsthat anything new is wanted. A suggestion was made that perhaps these specified areas aregiventhe opportunity to opt in/out of the zoning, and the documents could be written that way.The Planner referred to a map showing the Settlement Mixed Use Zone –predominantlyfollowing Highway #3 and an area around New Ross (Highway 12 & Forties Road), andcontaininglittle pockets of the Residential Zone.Debbie Reeves expressed concerns that Policy S-17 c) will not work in the wider New Ross area,as the majority of properties keep some farm animals and carry out forestry to some extent.The size of the lots can,by definition, be deemed as industrial. She felt that the language of thepolicy could place controls on certain properties, which was not the actual intent of the policy.The goal for New Ross has always been to encourage more housing, and it is hoped that this candone through effective zoning. The Planner pointed out that the focus of Plan Review hadmoved away from the growth management approach, as there are not many restrictions on thequantity of housing in the zones. Growth Management can only encourage certain types of
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_________________________________________________________________________________________________________development and not necessarily where the development is actually located. The policy is beingwritten to ensure that the correct level of regulation is in place to encourage development, andthatthe development happens in the way the Municipality wants it to happen –in-line with thesitedesign standards for example; controlling where parking is located on a commercialdevelopment, how commercial signage is displayed (restricting temporary signs), what type oflighting is used, opaque fencing etc.Debbie Reeves said that the community of New Ross did not want to exclude themselves fromMunicipal investment for infrastructure and services and were under the impression that byaccepting zoning, they had more chance of securing funds. It is perceived that growth is directlylinked to extending services.If this is a misunderstanding, perhaps clarification is required.There is no desire to allow any heavy industrial uses to be permitted in the community, andwhatever zoning is put in place, should reflect that. The Planner confirmed that even in theproposed Rural Basic zone, this is not permitted and removing the floating heavy industrialzone will prevent this from happening.The Director said that perhaps it is time for a discussion with Council around where investmentis going to be in the Municipality, to align priorities and perhaps create formal policy.The idealwould be to see investment, either expansion or improvements, to the existing services whichare primarily located in the “hamlet” areas.Guidance is needed –is planning policy drivingCouncil decision or is Council decision driving planning policy?Carol Nauss referred to Policy S-17 and said that having these restrictions in place,providescontrols. Perhaps it is acceptable to have a small number of farm animals, but anything over acertain number would require additional standards to be adhered to.Art Backman explainedthat in other Municipalities the number of animals permitted is in relation to lot size. TheDirector said this is similar to how the current documents are written. The Planner added thenew documents intend to address things like where the manure or feed piles should be locatedin relation to the neighbouring property etc.The Planner explained that the Settlement Zone shown around New Ross had been proposedwhen the drive had been towards Growth Management and perhaps the map should now bealtered to reflect the likely reality. The Settlement Zone should be either removed completel yor shrunk significantly, meaning that New Ross, “hamlet” area aside, would become the RuralBasic area which does prohibit heavy industrial uses. Debbie Reeves stressed the need for clearcommunication to residents, so that there is no confusion that growth is being discouraged dueto the zoning, or lack of.Debbie Reeves questioned at what point Site Plan Approvals are triggered and the Directorexplained that it is when the development exceeds a specified number of units or lots.Debbiewent on to say that some land owners are fearful of the regulations and put off by possible taximplications, which may be preventing them from subdividing land. She asked if there was away that lots over a certain size could be exempt from certain regulations. The Warden
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_________________________________________________________________________________________________________explained that the Municipality has no control how land is assessed for taxation as this iscarried out by P.V.S.C. Debbie replied that this is a problem across all of rural Nova Scotiawhere landowners are dissuaded from splitting portions of their larger properties as they mayget classified differently even though there is no intent to further subdivide the lot, she addedthat perhaps this is a discussion which needs to occur at a higher (Provincial) level.The Planner asked if it is possible to combine the existing three zones into one. Trevor Humefelt that where possible things should be tidied-up. He suggested that the identified areas withexisting zoning should be offered the chance to be released from the single -unit residentialrestriction, and there could be two levels of the Settlement Residential zone to accommodatethis.It was suggested that many of the residences in these areas are seasonal and it is unlikelythat there would be a desire for an increase in density allowance.Trevor Hume contradictedthis by saying that many of the properties in Otter Point are now year-round residences and hecould foresee there could be a need to allow for more units. The Warden said that during thenext round of public engagement the landowners can be offered the choice. Art Backmanpointed out that perhaps the relevant Home Owners Associations could be reached out to, toexplain the possibility and the Director agreed that this would probably be the next step. TheDirector referred to the recent Age Friendly Housing Study, yet to be presented to Council, andsaid that the results of the study showed that there is a need for something other than single -unit residential in zoning.The Director explained that once the MPS is decided upon,the LUB will define the actualstandards that the policy wants to influence i.e. the number of farm animals permitted, the exactset-back requirements for example.
7.N.S.P.D.A. CONFERENCE –PLANNING BEYOND ZONING 18TH-20TH MAYThe Director asked that if members are interested in attending the conference, they shouldcontact her. Space will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis as this opportunity is beingoffered to all the Planning Advisory Committees.
8.ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Vacancy on Committee -The Senior Planner advised that following the last meetingAmanda Enright had tendered her resignation from this committee, due to workcommitments. Amanda represents District 5, Western Shore-Martins River area, andstaff will be actively seeking a replacement.
First Nations Contact -The Senior planner confirmed that he had made contact withthe First Nations and they have expressed an interest in consultation as part of PlanReview. No meeting date has yet been established.
9.ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting will be held on Monday, May 2, 2016 beginning at 6.30 p.m.
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2016-153 MOVED by Mary Ellen Clancey, SECONDED by Carol Nauss the meeting adjourn.
CARRIED. (8:07 p.m.)
________________________________________________________________Allen Webber, Warden Sandra ChallisChairpersonAdministrative Assistant
Zoning Meeting with the Citizens Landfill Monitoring Committee
April 27th, 2016 at 9 a.m.
Kaizer Meadow Administrative Office
Present: Bruce Forest, Sean Gillis, Tara Maguire, Doug Sharpham, Bernice Levy, Jack Shaw,
Sharon Church-Cornelius, Tammy Harnish
Absent: Cynthia Ferranino-Lohnes, Brad Armstrong
A Public Information Meeting was held in March in regards to the re-zoning at Kaizer
Meadow. Unfortunately, no one showed up to this meeting, which was advertised in the
paper. Due to an oversight, members of this committee were not invited.
In addition, a second meeting will be held at the Municipal Office on Wednesday, May
4th at 6:30 p.m. for the members who could not attend this meeting.
Members of the committee met to discuss the re-zoning at Kaizer Meadow. As Tara and
Sean explained, general basic zoning is now in place at Kaizer Meadow. When something
big happens, as with Sustane Technologies intentions, a Development Agreement is
necessary. A Development Agreement is a contract between the developer and landowner.
Since the Municipality of the District of Chester (MoDC) is the landowner, we cannot enter
into a contract with ourselves. This means the zoning will have to be adjusted. Overall,
Council will still have the final say on projects and conditions.
Feedback from the Citizens Landfill Monitoring Committee:
Is Sustane Technologies coming to Kaizer Meadow?
The MoDC is still in contract negations with Sustane, but we are optimistic
that contacts will be signed soon, even with the reduced amount of waste
being received.
Who controls the land that Sustane will be using?
MoDC will lease the land to Sustane. The land will not be sold; therefore, the
MoDC will control the land.
Who controls what Sustane will do in the Park?
The MoDC will control what takes place in the Park with any contract that is
put in to place.
Will the wetlands and water streams be affected?
In the case of waterways and wetlands, provincial and environmental
assessments will be required through Nova Scotia Environment. All
provincial guidelines apply, regardless of any contract with the MoDC.
At the Public Information Meeting that was held, was there a representative from
Sustane present?
No. The meeting was not specific to Sustane. It was specific to re-zoning.
Where does radioactive material from the hospitals go?
Kaizer Meadow does accept a limited amount of medical waste, however, no
radioactive material is accepted. The permit does not allow it.
The group is not so much opposed to the rezoning, but they do not want to be taken
advantage of.
There are concerns about the protection of waterways. A request for aerial photos
were suggested for Wednesday’s meeting. There will be a 20 meter buffer from
streams and wetlands.
What kind of materials are you concerned with leaching across the buffer zone?
Sediment runoff, phosphorus and nitrogen are some of the primary concerns
of material leaching across the buffer zone.
How many lots are available in the Park?
There is approximately 125 acres of land not yet plotted. That would allow
approximately 6-9 lots.
This is the committees’ backyards and they do not want any negative impacts on
waterways, land, etc.
Zoning Meeting with the Citizens Landfill Monitoring Committee
May 04th, 2016 at 6.30 p.m.
Municipal Office –151 King Street, Chester
Present:Sean Gillis, Tara Maguire, Doug Sharpham, Bernice Levy, Jack Shaw,SharonChurch-Cornelius,Cynthia Ferranino-Lohnes, Brad Armstrong, Sandra Challis
Absent:Bruce ForestSean Gillis gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the Zoning amendments that arebeing proposed for Kaizer Meadow. These amendments are necessary in order to allowSustane Technologies to locate at the site. The normal process for allowing this type ofindustry would be through a Development Agreement, but as the Municipality is thelandowner, it is not possible for them to enter into a legal agreement with themselves, so achange in the Land Use By-law is the only way to facilitate future development.The intent of the Kaizer Meadow zone is to enable certain activities to be permitted “as ofright” in this location. However, before the Development Officer would issue adevelopment permit to allow a facility to operate, Council as the landowner, would haveheld discussions with the proposed tenant and would have identified that they were willingfor the specific “use” to be located on the site. The rezoning is not to create an operationalplan for the site, but to enable future development should Counci l desire it.The Kaizer Meadow zone has been developed using the previous planning director’s mapas a reference point and this plan will dictate where development can be located.Thisprevious sketch was the result of an intent to develop Kaizer Meadow a s an Eco-Park/Industrial Park and designated areas prime for development, whilst clearly definingwatercourses and streams.Regardless of what areas are specified in the map, any development would be subject to theProvince’s rules on wetlands and watercourse alterations. Although Council, as thelandowner could request for amendments to be made, the landfill permit has conditionsattached to it, which may prevent regulations being loosened.The boundaries between the Kaizer Meadow Zone (KM)and the Kaizer Meadow IndustrialZone(KMI)reflect the natural drainage divide of the Avon & East Rivers.The KM zone is toprovide a natural buffer between property lines and the heavy industrial zone whilst alsopermitting light industrial, waste management and nat ural resource harvesting.Inaddition the KM Zone along Highway 14 will provide a visual buffer for Card Lake and isdesignated with only permitting Recreational and Open Space uses,so it would not bepossible to issue a development permit for anything outside of these uses. The KMI zone isto allow for heavy and light industrial uses, the majority of which will require additionalenvironmental assessments.In both zones both residential and commercial uses areprohibited.
DISCUSSIONS DURING PRESENTATION
What are Sustane Technologies primarily going to do?
Sustane will be processing waste into fuel pellets through a proprietary process.There will be no dangerous chemicals used or as part of this process.There isseparate project that Sustane may explore that involves producing diesel byremoving oil from waste plastics.
There is an entirely separate project, which does not involve Sustane, whichinvolves the production of a bio-fuel through an anaerobic digestion process.
Will the biomass involve wood?
No, the pellets will be created from waste (already brought to the landfill) andwhencreated will form energy pellets.Biomass that was referred to in an earlierstaff report referred to the anaerobic digestion project which involves anaerobicdigestion of compost, not a biomass project as found in Cape Breton that usestimber or harvests wood.
What if a proposed land “use” is not listed?
Council would consider if they wish to permit the use and the zone would haveto be amended to accommodate this. There is a public process for this andwould involve this Committee.
Can Provincial Watercourse protection regulations be altered to suit?
Council, as the landowner could request for amendments or deviations from theregulations. Although the landfill permit is another layer of regulation (issued bythe province)and has conditions attached to it, which may prevent anyregulations from being circumvented.
What protection will be in place for the wetlands and watershed?
The standard for industrial development is to apply a minimum buffer of 20metres from watercourses and wetlands, FSC standards are 30 metres.It is alsopossible to dictate to the developer that stormwater and silt run -off has to bereduced by X percentage as part of the lease agreement.Currently these items are being considered as part of the Plan Review processand it is hoped that these new zones will reference the general provisionsstandard that Plan Review determines.
Should standards be decided before Plan Review’s completion?It is difficult for engineers to predict stormwater and silt run off, without havingfull details of the intended project and too many conditions may discouragedevelopment. Council, as owners, are the stewards of this land and realise itsnatural importance.These standards could potentially form part of the contract
between the Municipality and Sustane and would therefore be enforceable if notadhered to. Any number given to these standards now, would purely bearbitrary–they would not be site specific nor relate to Sustane’s specificcontract.
What other standards need to be met?
Many of the permitted uses proposed in this zone would be subject to ProvincialEnvironmental Assessments.The results of these assessments could mean that amore stringent requirements are necessary in order to run the facility.
What about future unwelcome industries that would now be permitted “as of right”?
Although the use is permitted in the zone, as Council is the landowner, they donothave to enter into any lease agreements for a use they do not wish toentertain.Currently the General Basic Zone in the municipality allows for these uses, and ifland is developed to operate one of the unwelcome in dustries, it is unlikely thatthere would be a way to prevent it from occurring.Plan Review will likely remove many of these land-uses from the new RuralBasic Zone, but the MGA states that these uses must be allowed somewhere inthe municipality. Creating the KMI zone on lands where Council is the owner iskey to the control of unwelcome industries. The landowner’s decision cannot bechallenged.If thinking changed for the future Council-of-the-day, any prospective agreementwould be brought before this committee and would also be subject to a publicprocess.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THIS COMMITTEEClarify definition of biomass.Specify which types of biomass are permitted.Wetlands should be left untouched as they function as storm -water run-off andadd to the diversity of the site.Protect the watersheds of the Avon River and East River.Make reference to the Planning Director’s Map in the planning documents.25metre minimum buffer from wetlands & watercourses.25metre minimum natural vegetative buffer from property lines.
Municipal Planning Strategy Amendments
The Land Use By-law is amended by adding the following sections and renumbering subsequent sections
as necessary.
7.9 Kaizer Meadow Area
7.9.1 Kaizer Meadow Industrial Zone
This Zone applies to the Kaizer Meadow Solid Waste Centre. Kaizer Meadow’s diverse mix of uses
include a wind turbine, a landfill and a composting facility. Council has indicated it wishes to encourage
more industrial uses at Kaizer Meadow; this Zone is in place to allow those industrial uses, but also to
prohibit commercial and residential uses.
The Kaizer Meadow Industrial Zone allows only industrial uses. The site’s large size and isolation make
it a good location for heavier industries, and for waste management uses. To safeguard the environment,
the zone provides watercourse setbacks.
Council adopts the following policies:
7.9.1.1 A Kaizer Meadow Industrial Zone shall be created in the Municipal Land Use By-law
in order to:
a)Provide space only for industrial uses, including heavy industry; and
b)Provide standards for stormwater management, watercourse buffers and
outdoor lighting.
7.9.1.2 The Kaizer Meadow Industrial Zone shall list permitted developments, which shall be
approved by Development Permit.
7.9.2 Kaizer Meadow Zone
The Kaizer Meadow Zone applies to areas adjacent to the Solid Waste Centre that are owned by the
Municipality. It provides a location for potential expansions to the Solid Waste Centre, which would be at
Council’s discretion. Landfills and waste management uses are permitted. The Zone also provides a buffer
between noxious uses and nearby properties, like Card Lake Park. Heavy industry is not allowed in this
Zone.
Council adopts the following policies:
7.9.2.1 A Kaizer Meadow Zone shall be created in the Municipal Land Use By-law in order to:
a)Provide an area for potential expansion to the Solid Waste Centre;
b)Provide a buffer between noxious properties and nearby properties; and
c)Provide standards for stormwater management, watercourse buffers and
outdoor lighting.
7.9.2.2 The Kaizer Meadow Zone shall list permitted developments, which shall be approved by
Development Permit. Heavy industry is not a permitted use in the Kaizer Meadow Zone.
7.9.2.3 To provide a buffer, development between Highway 14 and where this zone meets the
Kaizer Meadow Industrial Zone shall be restricted to recreation and outdoor activities.
Land Use By-law Amendments
The Land Use By-law is amended by adding the following sections and renumbering subsequent sections
as necessary.
Part 6C KAIZER MEADOW ZONES
6C.1 Kaizer Meadow Industrial Zone
The Kaizer Meadow Zone allows only industrial uses. The site’s large size and isolation make it a good
location for heavier industries, and for waste management uses. To safeguard the environment, the zone
provides watercourse setbacks.
6C.1.1 Permitted Uses and Developments
a)Uses permitted subject to the KI Zone Standards:
i)Light Industrial uses
ii)Landfills and their accessory uses
iii)Heavy Industrial uses
iv)Developments requiring Environmental Assessment pursuant to the Nova Scotia
Environmental Assessment Regulations
6C.1.2 KI Zone Standards
a)No unserviced lot shall be created that is less than the minimum size required for on-site sewage
approval by the appropriate Provincial department. 2.2.
b)No lot shall be created that has a frontage of less than 6 metres (20 ft.)
c)Developments shall be setback 25 metres from any property line that is shared with any property
not zoned either Kaizer Meadow Zone or Kaizer Meadow Industrial Zone.
6C.1.3 Outdoor Lighting Standards
All outdoor lighting shall:
a)Be directed straight downward;
b)Have a full horizontal cut-off; and
c)Not project glare or direct illumination onto adjacent properties.
6C.1.4 Watercourse Buffers
All developments shall:
a)least 25 metres from the edge of any watercourse, water body or wetland.
b)maintain a vegetated buffer within 25 metres of a watercourse, waterbody, or wetland.
6C.2 Kaizer Meadow Zone
6C.2.1 Permitted Uses and Developments
6C.2.2 Lot and Setback Standards
a)No unserviced lot shall be created that is less than the minimum size required for on-site sewage
approval by the appropriate Provincial department. 2.2.
b)No lot shall be created that has a frontage of less than 6 metres (20 ft.)
c)Developments shall be setback 25 metres from any property line that is shared with any property
not zoned either Kaizer Meadow Zone or Kaizer Meadow Industrial Zone.
6C.2.3 Outdoor Lighting Standards
All outdoor lighting shall:
a)Be directed straight downward;
b)Have a full horizontal cut-off; and
c)Not project glare or direct illumination onto adjacent properties.
6C.2.4 Watercourse Buffers
All developments shall:
a)place all buildings at least 25 metres from the edge of any watercourse, water body or wetland.
b)maintain a vegetated buffer within 25 metres of a watercourse, waterbody, or wetland.
6C.2.5 Buffer from Highway 14
Development between Highway 14 and where this zone meets the Kaizer Meadow Industrial Zone shall
be restricted to recreation and outdoor activities.
PART 8 DEFINITIONS
8.19 FULL HORIZONTAL CUTOFF means an outdoor light fixture shielded so that all light emitted by
the fixture is projected below the horizontal plane.
8.22A INDUSTRIAL, LIGHT means an industrial use which is wholly enclosed within the building
except for parking and loading facilities, and outside storage accessory to the permitted uses and which in
its operation does not ordinarily result in emission from the building of odours, fumes, noise, cinder,
vibrations, heat, glare or electrical interference.
8.22B INDUSTRIAL, HEAVY means industrial uses that are characterized by one or more of the
following:
a)creates nuisances that extend beyond the boundaries of the Site and that may have a deleterious
effect on other Zones due to their appearance, noise, or odour;
b)requires separation from other uses due the regular creation of smoke, high heat, dust, ash,
disruptive noises, heavy vibration or noxious smells
c)creates harmful, dangerous or noxious waste products
d)requires bulk storage of petroleum, heavy metals, caustic chemicals or dangerous goods
Clerk’s Annotation for Official By-law Book
Date of First Reading:
Date of Advertisement – Notice of Intention
Date of Second Reading:
Date of Advertisement of Passage of By-law:
Certification and seal:
Terms of Reference
GUNENDuRG EAST FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION
Vision Statement:
To develop and maintain an effective fire and emergency services partnership consisting of
representatives from both the operational and governing bodies from each fire service district
within the Lun nburg Fast Fire and Emergency Services organization.
Mission Statement:
Through the sharing of knowledge, skills and ideas, It is our mission to enhance the operational
and governing bodies of the local fire service agencies resulting in a stranger partnership, yet
maintaining the individuality and integrity of each fire service organization.
Purpose:
1, To share knowledge, skills and ideas that may positively Impact the fire service within
the Lunenburg Fast district.
a. To discuss common best practices/guidelines, thus enabling each agency to
mutually benefit from the knowledge and experiences of others,
b. To jointly work together on quarterly mutual aid training initiatives that will
increase the familiarity, safety and efficiency of first responders during
emergency Incidents.
NOTE: It is not the intention of this organization to mandate common Best Practices
Guidelines and Policies for either the operational or governing bodies of each respective'fire
service agency but rather to share and discuss common issues In a mutually respectful manner,
It Is the responsibility of each agency to develop pertinent Best Practices / Guidelines and
Policies guiding their own activities with the aim of working towards NFPA 1720 and 1500
standards.
2. To advise Chester Municipality of needs within the fire service that may benefit from
administrative and / or monetary aid from the Municipality in order to enhance service
delivery in an effective manner.
Terms of Reference
3. To liaise between the Lunenburg East Fire and Emergency Services organization and
Chester Municipal Council on an "as needed" basis,
Organizational Membership:
The Lunenburg East Fire and Emergency Services organization will consist of representatives
from the respective fire department and commission membership. Charter membership is
granted to the following:
Chester Basin VFD and Commission
Chester Volunteer Fire Department
New Ross VFD and Commission
Western Shore VFD and Commission
Martins River VFD and Commission
Other fire service organizations within the Lunenburg East (Chester Municipality) area may be
accepted upon request and must agree to this organization's vision and mission statements.
Each organization will have only one vote on any business in which votes are required,
Chester Municipality may have a representative attend meetings to keep abreast of mutual aid
training plans and other initiatives being undertaken by the organization but said person will
not have any voting privileges,
The Chairperson shall be nominated by the charter membership and shall serve a 2 year term.
A Vice -Chair shall be nominated by the membership and will serve a 2 year term.
The Secretary shall be nominated by the charter membership and shall serve a 2 year term. He/
she will compile the minutes from each meeting and distribute to the Membership within 3
weeks of each meeting. Reminder notices of meetings will be circulated via email to the
membership approximately 1 week prior to the next scheduled meeting.
Meetings will be held at a minimum of every 2'd month and may rotate between fire halls, The
next meeting and place will be decided upon before the end of each meeting.
Should any issues need to be taken to Chester Municipal Council, a representative or team of
representatives will be selected to do so based on their familiarity with the issue and availability
to attend the Council meeting. At no time will Municipal Councilors or the Fire Services Co-
ordinator speak for this organization,.
Terms of Reference
This Terms of Reference was approved on A& I/ by the undersigned,
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Chester Basin VFD Fire Protection Commission Chester Basin
Western ShoreVFDFire Protection Commission Western Share
New Ross VFD
Martins River VFD
Chester VFD
Terms of Reference
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Fire Protection Commission New Ross
Fire Protection Commission Martins River
372 Highway 3
R.R. # 1, Hubbards
Simms Settlement)
Nova Scotia,
BOJ 1TO
May 27, 2016
Chad Haughn
Chester Municipality
Re: Council Grant Application - May 31St deadline
Dear Chad,
I'm hoping you will pass along Hubbards Writers Society's Tourism Grant
Application to the committee for consideration under the May 31St deadline for
requests.
I'd been working hard on this Council Grant Application and am very happy about a
development in May that affects our second Hubbards Writers Festival to be held
this year. On a one-time basis, Hubbards Writers Society formed a partnership with
Women In Film and Television - Atlantic, to present the Hubbards Writers Festival:
Fiction to Film," The teaming is perfect.
We've streamlined things so the Festival includes four events, but spread over a
month. Three of the early events not only can be attended by different people in the
Municipality, but they showcase different venues and different aspects of writing
and filmmaking that support writing education and engagement in our community.
Please consider our request for Council Grant funding. Our last year's Festival was a
challenge and a huge success. WIFT-AT has the experience and interest to really
help - and the track record we continue develop in our second year. WIFT-At's
membership includes 150 women in film over the Atlantic region and will draw
interest and people to our South Shore community as well as to our events.
Thank you for your consideration for funding of the Hubbards Writers Festival -
film screening, literary soiree, public reading at Shatford Library and day of fabulous
workshops at the Hooked -Rug Museum of North America.
Best wishes,
Pat Thomas per Renee Field WIFT-AT and Susan de la Ronde, President, HW Society
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTINCT OF CHESTER
GRANT APPLICATION FORM
Council and Tourism Grant Requests
Council Grants are provided at the discretion of Council for non-profit organizations benefiting the residents of the
Municipality of the District of Chester.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Organizations are only eligible for ONE grant from the Municipality per fiscal year which is April 1 to March
31 in any given year (that ONE grant could be from Council, the Recreation & Parrs Department, or
Tourism). The Recreation & Parks Department has its own application form.
2. You must be a non-profit, volunteer organization.
3. Your primary purpose must be to operate, sponsor or encourage programs, activities or facilities within the
Municipality of the District of Chester.
4. A group that does not fit items 2 or 3, but are the only group in the area providing the service may be
considered.
5. Financial assistance should not be anticipated on an annual basis.
6. Royal Canadian Legions located with the Municipality may apply for grant funding to support programs
and events which are open to the public. General operating expenses or capital improvements will not be
considered.
Name of Organization Applying Hubbards Writers Societ Hubbards Writers Festival 2016
Contact Person Pat Thomas
Position with Organization Treasurer of Society, Chair of Festival Committee
Mailing Address 372, Highway 3, R.R. #1, Simms Settlement Hubbards N.S. BOJ ITO
Incorporation Number and date of Incorporation
3286963
date with Registry of Joint Stocks January 29, 2015 Certificate attached
Phone: 902-858-2030 Fax:
Email: hubbardswritersfestival@hotmail,com Date: May 26, 2016
Type of Grant see page 3)Local non rofi Council Grant_ ORottisrnGr;nfi
Signature of Signing Officer(s) and their position with Organization:
Name Signature
Patricia Thomas.
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Susan de la Ronde _ n V1121 i, Jk
Form Updated 10/01/2013
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Position
Treas. Hubbards Soci
Pres. Hubbards Writers Society
ORGANIZATION AND/OR EVENT INFORMATION
1. Purpose or objective(s) of Organization (i.e. mission statement):
See attachment with mandate of Hubbards Writers Society
2. Written outline of the projectand its benefits to residents (please attach separately if insufficient space).
3, How much money are you requesting?
3500.00
4. What portion/percentage of your budget do you expect to be fund raised?
5. How do you plan to spend any Council Grant dollars received? Please attach a project budget if requesting
more than $1,000,00.
See affacbment
7. Is there a deadline for your grant request or a date of an event -to be considered?
See attachment
8. Is there additional information that may supportyour grant application? Please attach letters of support, etc.
See attachment and Appendix A through C
9. Did your organization receive funds last year from the Municipality of the District of Chester?
Yes Council Grant _ OR Recreation Grant — OR Tourism Grant
No _
If yes, how much? $2000.00
Attach copy of report)
DID YOU INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION;
E A written outline of the project and its benefits to residents
1W Project budget including Revenues and Expenses (for requests exceeding $1,000.00)
L_l Financial Statements (for projects exceeding $5,000.00)
Lol Incorporation Number (if applicable)
41 List of Directors
J Application signed by signingofflcer(s)
4] Copy of report regarding previous year's grant (if a grant was received last year)
If you require assistance, please contactthe Municipal Office at:
Phone (902) 275-3554 Fax (902) 275-4771 Email ppm yra0chester.ca
Form Updated 10/01/2013
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REPORT TO COUNCIL. - HOW WAS YOUR EVENT AND HOW WERE THE FUNDS SPENT?
Following your event or upon the completion of your project it is requested thatyou provide a very brief report
regarding the project and how the Grant money was spent
The Municipality is now subject to audits by the Municipal Auditor General and may be required to provide proof
of how funds have been allocated. As well, any organization receiving funds from the Municipality may be subject
to an audit by the Municipal Auditor General in order to determine whether the funds received from the
Municipality were spent as intended.
If a folloiv-up report is not received future requests may be ,affected.
Please forward the report to the following;
Municipal Clerk
Grant Report"
Municipality of the District of Chester
PO Box 369
Chester, NS BOJ 1JO
TYPES OF GRANTS
Council Grant: If your organization falls within one of the following, you would apply for a Council Grant:
Essential Services
Regional Services
Local Non -Profit
Community Halls
National, Provincial, Cultural, or Health Services
Tourism Grant: If your organization contributes to an increase in visitation while sustaining the unique cultural
and natural environment of the Municipality, then your application will be considered under a tourism grant.
ATTENTION LEGIONS:
Royal Canadian Legions located with the Municipality may apply for grant funding to support programs and events
which are open to the public. General operating expenses or capital improvements will not be considered.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Essential Services
Regional Services
Local Non -Profit National/ Provincial,
Community Halls Cultural/Health Services
Report Received
Form Updated 10/01/2013
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Hubbards Writers Society (HWS)
372 Highway 31 RR#1 I Hubbards I NS I BOJ 1T0
P: 902-858-2030 1 E: hubbardswritersfestival@hotmail.com
W: hubbardswritersfestival.com
Municipality of Chester
Tourism Grant Application
May 30, 2016 deadline
Hubbards Writers Festival 2016: Fiction to Film
1. Background/Mission of Applicant Organizations
Although the Hubbards Writers Society (HWS) is the principal applicant for this grant
application to Arts Nova Scotia, Women in Film and Television Atlantic (WIFT-AT) is co -
presenter for the Hubbards Writers Festival 2016: Fiction & Film.
HWS was created in 2013 with the mandate to support Hubbards Writers and promote
literary events and the arts in the Hubbards community. The HWS is made up of seven (7)
community professionals and business people who meet three times a year, as well as
seven (7) member writers who hold meetings every two weeks at their community hub, the
Aspotogan Heritage Trust (AHT). Since its inception, the HWS has become an integral part
of the vibrant arts community in the Hubbards/Aspotogan area and works to create
partnerships as it develops community awareness and support for local artistic development
in all the arts.
WIFT-AT is a non-profit professional association that advances the careers of
women working in film, television and screen-based media in Atlantic Canada. WIFT-AT's
mission is to grow, enable and leverage the skills, talents and potential of their members.
They also celebrate the creative process and the impact of the collaborative screen-based
production in the Atlantic region. With over 80 active members from Nova Scotia,
Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, WIFT-AT has successfully
produced the Women Making Waves Conference for the past six years. This two-day
conference brings in experts from around the world and attendance has grown to over 150
participants annually.
As part of its mandate to support women through the development and execution of ground-
breaking programming, communications, networking opportunities and member benefits to
encourage strategic leadership growth, and offer inspirational outreach to new members and
audiences, WIFT-AT has partnered with HWS to present Hubbards Writers Festival 2016:
Fiction to Film. Festival screenings, readings, workshops and panels will explore structural
differences and the challenges writers face when writing screenplays and fiction and — taking
it further — getting their writing published or produced.
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Presenting Artists
The full slate of presenting artists and other professionals at the Hubbards; Writers Festival
2016: Fiction & Film is as follows George Elliott Clarke, Lesley Crewe, Tawny Stokes,
representatives from Entangled Publishing, Holly Simpson, ListenUp Audiobooks and Dan
Wood co-founder Draft 2 Digital. For the purposes of the Hubbards Writers' Society
application for grant support, project costs are associated with three events: The Screening
of Relative Happiness, The evening literary soiree honoring George Elliott Clarke, Budge
Wilson and Sarah Mian, and the Public Readings.
George Elliott Clarke Biographical Note
A revered poet, George Elliott Clarke was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia, near the Black
Loyalist community of Three Mile Plains, in 1960. A graduate of the University of Waterloo
B.A., Hons.,1964), Dalhousie University (M.A., 1989), and Queen's University (Ph.D.,
1993), he is now the inaugural E.J. Pratt Professor of Canadian Literature at the University
of Toronto. An Assistant Professor of English and Canadian Studies at Duke University,
North Carolina, 1994-1999, Clarke also served as the Seagrams Visiting Chair in Canadian
Studies at McGill University, 1998-1999, and as a Noted Scholar at the University of British
Columbia (2002) and as a Visiting Scholar at Mount Allison University (2005), and as the
William Lyon Mackenzie King Visiting Professor in Canadian Studies at Harvard University
2013-14). He has also worked as a researcher (Ontario Provincial Parliament, 1982-83),
editor (Imprint, University of Waterloo, 1984-85, and The Rap, Halifax, NS, 1985-87), social
worker (Black United Front of Nova Scotia, 1985-86), parliamentary aide (House of
Commons, 1987-91), and newspaper columnist (The Daily News, Halifax, NS, 1988-89, and
The Halifax Herald, Halifax, NS, 1992-). He lives in Toronto, Ontario, but he also owns land
in Nova Scotia. His many honours, include the Portia White Prize for Artistic Achievement
1998), Governor -General's Award for Poetry (2001), the National Magazine Gold Medal for
Poetry (2001), the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Achievement Award (2004), the Pierre Elliott
Trudeau Fellowship Prize (2005), the Dartmouth Book Award for Fiction (2006), the Eric
Hoffer Book Award for Poetry (2009), appointment to the Order of Nova Scotia (2006),
appointment to the Order of Canada at the rank of Officer (2008), appointment as Poet
Laureate of the City of Toronto (2012-15), appointment as Parliamentary [National] Poet
Laureate (2016-17), and eight honorary doctorates.
Lesley Crewe
Lesley is the author of eight novels and a screenwriter for the movie Relative Happiness,
based on her first novel. She is also the author of Kin, Her Mother's Daughter, Hit and
Mrs., Ava Comes Home and Shoot Me. Her first book, Relative Happiness, was shortlisted
for the Margaret and John Savage First Book Award. Previously a freelance writer and
columnist for Cape Bretoner magazine, she currently writes a column for Cahoots online
magazine. Lesley is also a columnist for The Chronicle Herald. Born in Montreal, Lesley
lives in Homeville, Nova Scotia.
Tawny Stokes CEO of Designated Pitcher
The "Designated Pitcher" writes young adult books as Tawny Stokes and adult paranormal
and sci-fi fiction as Vivi Anna. Being a NYT and USA Today bestselling author of over 45
books, both traditionally and indie published, having had a script of her own optioned, and
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been hired to adapt a book into a feature film which commences filming in 2016, she is
uniquely qualified to help authors bridge the gap between publishing and production.
Alethea Spiridon Hopson, Editor with Entangled Publishing
Alethea Spiridon Hopson was an editor for Harlequin Books in Toronto for almost seven
years, working with writers such as Bobby Hutchinson, Roberta Gellis, Lori Foster, Cathy
Yardley, Lori Wilde, Jill Shalvis, Anne Stuart, and Pamela Morsi to name a few. She
worked on anthologies, continuities, special projects, and some series. She enjoys a
fresh, fun, flirty voice, and anything that can make her laugh and see the lighter side of
life. That being said, she's also drawn to contemporary alpha male stories and lush
historical romances. Jane Porter, Sherryl Woods, Rachel Gibson, Carole Matthews, Julie
James, Sheila O'Flanagan, and Sarah Mayberry are some authors she enjoys reading.
Before joining Entangled, Alethea, was a freelance editor and writer, and has edited
everything from historical to paranormal romance, non-fiction titles, plays, and even
some poetry. Find her on Twitter at@aletheaspiridon.
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audiobook production company after moving to Atlanta.
Since then, the company has grown to include 11 recording studios in two buildings and
has produced thousands of audiobooks for nearly every major publisher. ListenUp has
recently expanded to include an audiobook creation service for independent authors and
small publishers. It also offers educational programs for the audiobook industry.
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ListenUP, an American company is participating as an industry guest, but are also
scouting out the area with idea mind to create an audio production studio somewhere in
Canada.
Please check out our webpage link
www.hubbardswritersfestival.com
for particulars of program and registration
A 120 -page document (a Communication plan for the Hubbards Writers Festival 2016)
prepared for the Hubbards Writers Festival by Dalhousie grad students from
Management Without Borders is available through this dropbox link;
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3oOr46spbn34psh/MGMT5000'_Group2l _FinalReport. pdf?dl
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2. Description of Project:
Project Background
Over the course of four days inMay and June, 2D16.the Hubbards Writers Society
and Women inFilm and Television Atlantic 0/V will partner hoproduce the Hubbards
Writers Festival 2016: Fiction to Film. The Festival has several interrelated elements:
presentation of exemptary award-winning fiction and ff(m by Nova Scotian and Canadian
writers, workshops devoted h]the craft Ofwriting fiction and film, and professional
development sessions for those interested in making the transition between both narrative
forms. HWS hosted the inaugural Hubbards Writers Festival in 2015 with your support, and
this year imco-presenting the Fiction & Film themed itineration with VV|FT-AT.HWS seeks
3500.00 from the Municipality of Chester as a Tourism Grant to support the components of
the Festival eligible for support through the Municipality ofChemberTnuriemn Grants Program.
Fiction and film are versatile narrative mediums that are able to explore and represent
diverse human experiences and ideas through the figurative and, in the case of film, literal
lenses of aesthetics and conventions of the forms. The Hubbards Writers Festival 2016:
Fiction & Film will appeal to new and established audiences of fiction and film, as well as
emerging and established writers of both forms, residing in Hubbards and area or throughout
Nova Scotia.
The Festival provides audiences with access to professional artistic practice through
presentations, workshops, and professionaldevelopment. |naddition tObuilding capacity
among participating audiences, the Festival aims to build capacity among new writers or
writers wishing to rnmbe the transition as well as inform Atlantic publishers of opportunities to
reach global markets for books the produce (an entire morning workshop with alimited
number ofindustry professionals (1O)to support and inform our local pub|iehara\.Aae
result, the Festival will appeal to a broad range of participants interested in the presentation
oreducational components ofour programming.
Anadded, although indirect benefit, iathat iOpartnering with WIF-AT,HWS looks to build
capacity within its own volunteer organization to build on the success of its first year of the
Festival and prepare for a sustainable Festival series for many years t0come. Taken
together, the Festival includes activities that diverge from HWS and VV|F7-ATcore activities
and explores areas of overlapping interest to raise awareness about the differences and
similarities in process and form used by fiction writers and sonaenp}ayvvriterm—Gnd how the
two are part of the same process, and the same regional and national creative economies.
capacity among Nova Scotian m/htmra as proh*amiona|s, developing their agency in the |ooa|`
nabona/`gkzbo(creative economies.
Project Activity
As noted, there are four components to the Hubbards Writers Festival 2016: Fiction to
Film: screening of Relative Happiness, soiree honoring George Elliott Clarke and Budge
Wilson and Sarah Miam, public readings, workshops on craft, and professional development
sessions. An overview of the Festiva( program is included in Appendix A. The specific
program elements for which HWS seeks the Municipality of Chester's support are as follows:
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Screening
The screening of Relative Happiness on Saturday evening, May 28th at the Chester
Playhouse, is an evening fundraiser to support the program to be presented in June during
the Hubbards Writers Festival 2016: Fiction to Film: Writing Across Platforms. The producers
of this movie, based on our Festival Presenter's novel and screenplay has donated the film
for viewing as a fundraiser. The Playhouse is charging us $250 for use of the venue and $75
for a technician to run the equipment. A charge of $10 at the door is the cost of admission.
Literary Soiree
The Literary Soiree will be held at the Hubbards Sailing Club to celebrate South Shore
Writers/Poets, the Hubbards Writers, celebrate local author Sarah Mian who is shortlisted for
the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour in Fiction, literary icon Budge Wilson who recently
published her book of poetry, After Swissair with Pottersfield Press, and to honour visiting
poet, author, screenplay writer, George Elliott Clarke who will be participating in our Public
Readings on June 24, and our Workshop offerings on June 25, 2016.
Public Readings
The readings on Friday, June 24 will kick off the two-day Festival in June. The readings will
be open to the public and free to attend. Canada Council has granted us $225.00 toward the
costs of George Effiott Clarke's reading.
Lesley Crewe will be reading an excerpt from her book Relative Happiness, specifically
parts of Chapter Two and Three (pp. 34-60). The excerpt relates to the dinner party scene in
the book, where characters are introduced to each other. This is one of the few scenes in
the book that is still in the movie.
George Elliott Clarke will read from his latest book, the novel The Motorcyclist, which,
inspired by the life of George Elliott Clarke's father, tells the story of a black working-class
man caught between the expectations of his times and gleaming possibilities of the open
road.
Workshops: Two strands:
i. Publisher's workshop with only ten spots for Atlantic Publishers with workshops by
Draft2Digital and ListenUp Audiobooks to increase awareness of Atlantic
Publishers and small presses about the global distributions and expanded
marketplace with the use of these two platforms.
ii. Writer and screenplay and film attendees' workshops:
In her workshop, Structure: The Novel vs. The Screenplay, Lesley Crewe will discuss the
dilemma all book lovers have about movies of their favourite books. Why do we never like
them as much, as a general rule? Crewe will elaborate on plenty of reasons, and explore
how a movie can be successful after taking one storyline from a novel and making that the
exclusive focus while still keeping the heart of the novel alive. For example, Crewe will ask
participants to consider her own experience with Relative Happiness: as a writer making the
transition from fiction to film, how do you make a romantic comedy with all its conventions of
form and genre from a novel that has, at its core, a deeply tragic story?
In his workshop, Novel to Script Adaptation: Shaping the Cinematic Story George Elliott
Clarke will discuss his diverse and complex film writing legacy. Of his two produced feature
films, One Heart Broken Into Song (1998) (his script for which was nominated for a Gemini
Award in 2000) is set in "Whylah Falls" but is not an adaptation of his novel -in -
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poetry, Whylah Falls (1990); however, Beatrice Chancy, as the libretto (1998) of the opera
1999, music by James Rolfe), served as the basis of the eponymous film, which was
essentially a filming of the opera, but shot for Adrienne Clarkson Presents (CBC, 2001). In
addition, George Elliott Clarke worked on a film adaptation of what became his
novel, George & Rue (2004), but the film was never made. Indeed, the screenplay became
the basis of the novel, as opposed to the other way around. Given George Elliott Clarke's
achievements as a writer of many forms, the cross-fertilization of his work as screenwriter,
novelist, and poet underscores the Hubbards Writers Festival core theme of the interplay
between film and fiction.
3. Hubbards Writers Society is requesting $3500.00 as a Tourism Grant toward the
second Hubbards Writers Festival.
4. Approximately 10% of our budget will be fulfilled by fundraising (Screening of Relative
Happiness at Chester Playhouse) though the screening costs will be $325.00.
Additionally we hope to achieve 40 % through Grants this year. Grant applications and
results:
Grant Amount Requested Amount Received
NS Culture and 3000.00 1000.00
Communities Feb 15,
2016 deadline
Aspotogan Heritage Trust 500.00 500-00
April
Arts Nova Scotia March 4000.00 Not Successful (May 25)
15, 2016 deadline
Writers Union of
Canada/Canada Council 225.00 225.00
April
Municipality of Chester 3500.00
May 30, 2016 deadline
S. Funds received from the Chester Municipality Tourism Grant will be applied to three of
the four Festival events: Screening of Relative Happiness at the Chester Playhouse
May 28), Literary Soiree at the Hubbards Sailing Club (June 23), and the Public
Readings at the Shatford Library (June 24, 2016). These events raise public and
industry awareness of South Shore Writers, Hubbards Writers, Atlantic Publishers, and
industry professionals in innovation in book marketing and platforms to bring dollars into
Nova Scotia through book and film sales/exports.
6. No number 6 on event Information form,
7. There is no deadline, however the first of the three events we request funding for, falls
before the May 30th deadline for grant applications to be received.
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8. Yes. We did receive funds from the Municipality of Chester for a Tourism Grant. We
received $2000.00 toward costs of our inaugural Hubbards Writers Festival. A final
report was submitted.
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Appendix A: Festival Program Overview
Saturday, May 28, 2016 7:30 – 9:30 Screening of Relative Happiness by
screenwriter Lesley Crewe at the Chester
Playhouse (Pre -festival promotion/build
awareness)
Thursday, June 23, 2016 7:30 – 9:30 Literary Soiree celebrating Hubbards Writers
and honoring, George Elliott Clarke, Sarah Mian and
Budge Wilson at the Hubbards Sailing Club (Pre -festival
Readings and Workshops). Celebration and networking
event for South Shore Writers.
Friday, June 24, 2016 7:00 – 9:00 Public Readings by George Elliott Clarke
J.D. Shatford Memorial Lesley Crewe, Shatford Library
Library, Hubbards
Saturday, June 25, 2016 Workshop 1 (9:00 – 101-30am - concurrent sessions)
i Structure: The Novel vs. The Screenplay – Lesley
Crewe
ii - Novel to Script Adaptation: Shaping the Cinematic
Story – George Elliott Clarke
Break: Catered by Hooked Rug Museum of North
America
Workshop 2 (10:45am-12:00pm)
The Writer's Type: Building Your Brand and Audience -
Editors of Entangled Press
Lunch on site: Catered by Hooked Rug Museum of North
America
Workshop 3 (1:15-2:30pm - concurrent sessions)
i - What's Your Option? Option Agreements
ii - PANEL — Writing Across Platforms: Diversify Your
Portfolio (Audible, Draft2Digital) [including NS author, US
Times Today author, Julianne MacLean]
Break: Catered by Hooked Rug Museum of North
America
Pitch Package Development (2:45-4:00pm)
Tawny Stokes, Draft2Digital, Alethea Spiridon, Editor
with Entangled Press
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Schedule of Work
Late March — Continue to add content and so attract followers to HWS Facebook Page
currently at 100 'likes'), through which HWS will share promotional links with stakeholder
organizations in Nova Scotia's culture sector.
Early April — Design poster and other marketing collateral for the Festival that will convey a
uniform design and messaging for all Festival programming.
Mid -April - Launch new HWS website that will include the home page and events (such ae
the Hubbards Writers Festiva 2016: Fiction & Film) page mowell as a gallery, on line
registration and payment for events, onek/tios, newsletter capability, naxvo mrchivma, and
social media integration.
Late Apri|—Finmhzatnava|andanoVOOrOodetkJnoonakJerGtionefor professionalwriters and
other experts presenting at the Festival. Create itineraries and confirm dates and venues for
readings.
Early May—|msue news release and social media announcements to media, partner
organizations, stakeholders, and general public, List events in event listings throughout
Nova Scotia. Articles SouthShore Breaker, Lighthouse, and the Masthead. Judy Hopkins,
community CBC features events included in Hubbards Writers Festival 2016,
May 28— Screening of Relative Happiness etChester Playhouse.
June 23— Literary Soiree stthe Hubbards Sailing Club, Fox Point.
Cove FMand Bridgewater oO-eIrhltervfevvmvvbhGeorge EKooC(arKe
June 24—Public Readings at the J.D. Bhathord Menlohg| Public Library, Hubbards. Lexicon
books on site to sell books for authors reading (no benefit to Festival but a service for
the public attending)
June 25— Workshops and networking sessions mtthe Hooked Rug Museum inHubbards.
June-Ju|y—ShahngofaDynevvs stories nrpersonal comments from attendees via social
media. Gather data for program evaluation and funder reports.
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NOVASCOILk
Communities, Culture and Heritage
Office of the Minister
1741 Brunswick Street, PO Box 456, STN Central, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3,1 2R5
Telephone 902-424-2170 Fax 902-424-0710 - cch.novascotia.ca
April 15, 2016
Patricia Thomas
Hubbards Writers Society
372 Highway 3, RR#1
Hubbards, NS 60J 1T0
Dear Patricia Thomas:
Our File Number
5003468
I am pleased to tell you that your recent application for funding under the Cultural -and- Youth
Program --
1-
has - Activiti6s rogram been approved. The Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
will invest $1,000.00 towards the workshop "WIFT-AT & Hubbards Writers Festival" for the
2016 fiscal year.
The Nova Scotia Government is pleased to support programs and initiatives that foster creative
and sustainable economic development and the celebration of the province's culture and
heritage, which all lead to stronger, richer communities and a vibrant province.
Jessica Peddle, Community Cultural Development Officer, will send you a Terms and Conditions
document, which once signed and returned, will result in processing a payment for the amount
approved. Jessica can be reached at Jessica. Peddlpj5,nqvascotia. ca or 902-424-6397.
Please convey my best wishes to the members of your organization.
Sincerely,
Tony ince
Minister
List of Directors/Officers Hubbards Writers Society P-0 1 l—
Patricia Thomas - Director
Susan de la Ronde - Officer
Lesley Carson - Officer
Geraldine Tuck - Officer
Linda Atkinson - Officer
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Financial Information/Budget
To complement Budget Summary Sheet accompanying the application for consideration
under the Municipality of Chester Tourism Grants, below is a detailed budget for the
Hubbards Writers Festival 2016: Fiction & Film. Costs related to the pre -Festival
components are where the funding would be specifically applied: Screening in Chester
Playhouse, Soiree at the Hubbards Sailing Club and the Public Readings at the Shatford
Library in Hubbards.
In Kind Support:
Management Without Borders/Grad student team from Dalhousie University (Library
Science, Public Administration, Business) had the Hubbards Writers Festival as a term
project (fall semester) and created a Communications Plan and Social Media Plan and
Accounting Spreadsheets/Plan for this year's Festival 2016.
Community Outreach (a team of six Dalhousie Computer students) worked to create a new
and more functional website for Hubbards Writers as a term project — winter semester.
Aspotogan Heritage Trust: Photocpying and meeting room
Two industry professionals have their flights paid for by their companies.
WIFT-At has made a co-op student available to help with press releases, poster and
brochure design.
Hubbards Sailing Club, half price to rent and promote use of their facility.
Shatford Library, staff and facility are opening just for this event.
Jonathan Meakin, Director of WENS, helped with grant writing.
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