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Minutes of Meeting of Economic Development and Long Range Planning
Committee
10-23
October 17, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Present:
Staff Present:
Staff Absent:
Mayor Thorne, Deputy Mayor Wilson, Councillor Nelson -
Chairperson, Councillor Brenan - Vice Chairperson, Councillor
Milner, Councillor Maguire, Councillor Bobbitt, Councillor
MacLeod
Scott Hatcher, Chief Administrative Officer, Heather Moffett
Tara Olesen, Town Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Wilson
Seconded by: Councillor Milner
THAT the agenda be approved as circulated.
Motion Carried
2. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No members present declared a conflict of interest on any of the items on the
agenda at this time.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING #09-23
Moved by: Councillor Maguire
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Wilson
THAT the minutes of meeting 09-23 be approved as circulated.
Motion Carried
4. DELEGATIONS
There were no delegations.
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5. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES
5.a SUSSEX POPULATION GROWTH STRATEGY:
5.a.1 COVENTRY WALK SUBDIVISION
CAO Hatcher advises on the progress of Phase 3 of the Coventry Walk
subdivision. The following is underway:
- Paving and placement of the asphalt concrete has been completed.
- 4 new foundations have been placed with 19 of the 24 houses in
various stages of construction and occupation.
- 4 units are now owner occupied.
- 7 driveways were paved this week.
- 7 lots are now fully landscaped.
- All entry landscape on existing Bryant Drive lots is now restored.
- It is believed all but 4 Tots will be completed in 2023 with the
remaining lots completed in the spring of 2024.
5.b ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
CAO Hatcher indicates the town is in the process of securing the charging
stations equipment to begin the installation in early 2024.
5.c FLOOD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
There is nothing new to report at this time.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.a KINGS REGIONAL SERVICE COMMISSION
6.a.1 REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Deputy Mayor Wilson reviews with Committee the KRSC Meeting
Agenda of the Commission's September 27, 2023 meeting. Items
covered were as follows:
- 2024 Budget sent for stakeholder consultation.
- Formation of standing Committees,
- The board heard the MAS presentation and request for funding.
A brief discussion followed. The agenda was received and filed by the
Committee.
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6.b MULTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF SUSSEX
6.b.1 MAS SEPTEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER
The MAS newsletter was reviewed by the Committee. The association
is active, and their newsletter is professionally prepared and published
to communicate their events and programming facilitated by MAS.
Deputy Mayor Wilson highlighted the upcoming volunteer expo to be
held on October 18, 2023. He also noted there were 52 newcomers in
the greater region/area.
6.b.2 MAS AGM - OCTOBER 25, 2023
CAO Hatcher noted the MAS Annual General Meeting is scheduled for
October 25, 2023 and any member of Sussex Council is welcome to
attend.
6.b.3 MAS MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Deputy Mayor Wilson reviews the MAS meeting minutes of their
September 20, 2023 meeting. A brief discussion followed. Meeting
minutes received and filed by the Committee.
7. SCHEDULE FOR NEXT MEETING - NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The next regular scheduled meeting is November 21, 2023 at 7:00pm.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Milner
Seconded by: Councillor MacLeod
THAT this regular meeting of the Economic Development and Long Range
Planning Committee be adjourned.
Motion Carried
9. CLOSED SESSION
COUNCILLOR NELSON, CHAIRPERSON
S.M. HATCHER, P. ENG., CAO