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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
AGENDA
Thursday,June 22, 2017 at 8:45 a.m.
Chester Municipal Council Chambers
151 King Street, Chester, NS
1.MEETING CALLED TO ORDER.
2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS.
3.PUBLIC INPUT SESSION (8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)
4.MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
4.1 Council –June 8, 2017
5.COMMITTEE REPORTS:
5.1 Committee of the Whole –June 15, 2017 –Warden Webber
a) Amendment of Policy P-25 –Tax Exemption Policy –to increase income
threshold.
5.2 Recreation and Parks Committee –May 15, 2017 –Councillor Church
(no motions for approval)
5.3 Village Area Advisory Committee –April 18, 2017 –Councillor Church/Councillor
Barkhouse (TBC)
5.4 Nominating Committee –June 15, 2017 –Councillor Barkhouse
5.5 South Shore Regional Enterprise Network Liaison & Oversight Committee
(February 8, 2017 Minutes and 2017/18 Business Plan).
5.6 Any other Committees.
6.MATTERS ARISING:
6.1 Request for Direction prepared by Active Living /Transportation Coordinator
dated June 15, 2017 regarding Ride Single File signage (discussion held at
Council on May 25, 2017 –item 9.6 Bicycle Traffic –Highway 329 –Councillor
Veinotte)
6.2 Update re:Policy P-33 Terms of Reference for Registration of Fire and Emergency
Support Services:
a)Summary of Comments from Fire Commissions.
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b)Amendments to Policy P-33 Terms of Reference for Registration of Fire
and Emergency Support Services (Deferral from Committee of the Whole
April 6, 2017, Motion Number 2017-187/202)
7.CORRESPONDENCE:
7.1 Presentation by David Walker, Chair of Safe Communities Lunenburg County
regarding South Shore Safe Communities Lunenburg County and the Senior
Safety Advisory Partnership (appointment at 9:00 a.m.)
8.NEW BUSINESS:
8.1 Grants:
a)A Grants Request for Decision prepared by Recreation and Parks
Department dated June 15, 2017 regarding Council and Tourism Grants:
Spring Allocation.(list of grants will be circulated as a separate package)
b)Canada 150 Grants (deferred from June 8, 2017).
8.2 Request for Decision prepared by Engineering and Public Works Department
dated June 5, 2017 regarding 47 Nauss Point Road –Easement Request.
9.IN CAMERA:
9.1 Contract Negotiations –Section 22(2)(e) of the MGA –Sale of Building Inspection
Services.
10.ADJOURNMENT.
ARRANGED APPOINTMENTS
9:00 a.m.David Walker regarding South Shore Safe Communities Lunenburg County and
the Senior Safety Advisory Partnership.
MOTIONS REQUIRING APPROVAL OF COUNCIL FROM
NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON JUNE 15, 2017
2017-313 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2017-314 APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 23, 2017 MINUTES
2017-315 APPROVAL OF MARCH 16, 2017 MINUTES
2017-316 APPROVAL OF APRIL 6, 2017 MINUTES
2017-317 WESTERN REGION CROWN LAND STAKEHOLDER INTERACTION
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Warden Webber that Councillor Church be
appointed to the Western Region Crown Land Stakeholder Interaction Committee. CARRIED.
Bernice Levy
Jack Shaw
Robert Mitchell
CARRIED.
2017-319 MUNICPIAL AREA ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
MOVED by Warden Webber, SECONDED by Councillor Connors that the Nominating Committee
recommend following appointments to the Municipal Area Advisory Committee be approved by
Council and that the vacancy for District 2 be re-advertised:
District 1 –Leslie Taylor
District 3 –Carol Nauss
District 4 –Debbie Reeves
District 5 –Roy Conrad
CARRIED.
2017-320 RCMP ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Connors that the Nominating
Committee recommend following appointments to the RCMP Advisory Board be approved by
Council:
Blair Armstrong
Hans Stokkeskog
2017-318 LANDF ILL CITIZENS MONITORING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
MOVED by Warden Webber, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that the Nominating
Committee recommend the following appointments to the Landfill Citizens Monitoring
Committee be approved by Council:
CARRIED.
2017-321 RECREATION & PARKS APPOINTMENT
MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Connors that the Nominating
Committee recommend following appointment to the Recreation & Parks Committee be
approved by Council and that the vacancy for District 2 be re-advertised:
District 4 -Kevin Marczak
CARRIED.
2017-322 VILLAGE COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
MOVED by Warden Webber,SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that the Nominating
Committee recommend to Council the following appointments as provided by the Chester
Village Commission:
Village Area Advisory Committee –Nancy Hatch
Spectacle Lake Watershed Advisory Committee –Nancy Hatch
CARRIED.
2017-323 APPOINTMENT TO HEALTH AND WELLBEING COMMITTEE
MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Warden Webber that the Nominating
Committee recommend to Council that Councillor Assaff be appointed to the Health and
Wellbeing Committee. CARRIED.
2017-324 MEMBERSHIP OF STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND
REPRESENTATIVES TO OTHER BODIES TO REMAIN AS IS EXCEPT FOR HEALTH AND
WELLBEING COMMITTEE
MOVED by Warden Webber, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford the Nominating
Committee recommend to Council that the remaining Appointments to Standing and Special
Committees and Representatives to Other Bodies stay the same, except for the appointment to
the Health and Wellbeing Committee, and be reviewed in November of 2017 (in keeping with
the Municipal Election held every four years). CARRIED.
2017-325 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS DEFERRED
MOVED by Warden Webber, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford the listing of Council
Appointments be deferred until it is determined whether they require an annual appointment.
CARRIED.
2017-326 ADJOURNMENT
2017-327 APPOINTMENT OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING COMMITTEE (MILL
COVE)
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MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Warden Webber that the Nominating
Committee recommend to Council that the following appointments to the Water Quality
Monitoring Committee (Mill Cove) be approved:
Aspotogan Heritage Trust –Kathy Gamache
Municipal Area Advisory Committee –Mary Ellen Clancey
Fox Point Lake Owners Association –John McNeil
Aspotogan Developments –Ged Stonehouse
Technical Consultant –Blake MacDonald
CARRIED.
2017-328 ADJOURNMENT
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SOUTH SHORE
REGIONAL ENTERPRISE NETWORK
LIAISON &OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Wednesday,February 8,2017MeetingoftheLiaison&Oversight Committee meeting held on Wednesday,February 8, 2017 attheEconomicCentre,Bridgewater,Nova Scotia commencing at 1:30 p.m.
ROLL CALLCommittee Present:Region of Queens David Dagley,MayorTownofBridgewaterWayne Thorburne,CouncillorTownofLunenburgRachelBailey,MayorTown of Lockeport George Harding, MayorTownofMahoneBayDavidDevenne,MayorTown of Shelburne Nolan Young, CouncillorMunicipalityof the District of Lunenburg Michael Ernst,CouncillorMunicipalityofthe District of Chester Andre Veinotte, CouncillorNSDepartmentofMunicipalAffairsAhmad Shahwan,Municipal AdvisorNova Scotia Business Inc. Rhonda MacDougall
Staff Present:Municipality of the District of Chester Tammy Wilson, CAOMunicipalityofthe District of Chester Cindy Hannaford, Executive SecretaryMunicipality of the District of Lunenburg Kevin Malloy, CAOTown of Shelburne Dylan Heide, CAOTown of Lunenburg Bea Renton, CAOTownofBridgewaterKenSmith, CAOGuests:SSREN CEO Carole Lee ReinhardtSSRENBoardAnnette St. Onge, Chair
Regrets:Municipality of the District of Shelburne Chris McNeill, CAOMunicipality of the District of Shelburne David Levy, Deputy WardenRegionof Queens Municipality Richard MacLellan, CAOTown of Mahone Bay Jim Wentzell, CAO
1.WELCOME/CALL TO ORDERTammy Wilson,Acting Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.She proceeded towelcomeeveryonetothemeetingandtocall for the appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair.
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2.APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR (Annual Appointment per Clause 7 (g)(h)
(Deferred from December 14, 2016 LOC Meeting)Tammy Wilson,Acting Chair indicated that at the last meeting of December 14, 2016 Mayor RachelBailey was nominated for the position of Chair, the Committee agreed to defer the voting until suchtime that Mayor Bailey had the opportunity to discuss it with her CAO and staff.Thoseconversations have happened and there was only one nomination and no other nominations wereput forth.Mayor Rachel Bailey accepted the position of Chairperson of the SSREN Liaison and OversightCommitteeandthanked the Committee for the honour of being appointed as Chair and continuedwith the Call for Nominations for the position of Vice-Chairperson.It was noted that Mayor David Devenne, Town of Mahone Bay has offered and is willing to serve andtakeon the position of Vice-Chairperson.There being no further nominations, Mayor David Devennewas appointed as Vice-Chairperson.
MOTION:
MOVED by Councillor Michael Ernst, SECONDED by Rhonda MacDougall accept the
appointments of Mayor Rachel Bailey as Chairperson and Mayor David Devenne as
Vice-Chairperson of the SSREN Liaison & Oversight Committee.
MOTION CARRIED.
3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA –Additions or Changes to AgendaRhonda MacDougall, NSBI noted that she would like to discuss the Inter-MunicipalAgreementrespectingtheRecruitment and Nomination of Board members that are electedofficialsas well as private sector. It was confirmed by Tammy Wilson, CAO that the therevisedInter-Municipal agreement has been signed with the changes on the Board included.Mayor Rachel Bailey, Chair indicated that the Committee will have that discussion andclarification.
MOTION:
MOVED by Councillor Wayne Thorburne, SECONDED Rhonda MacDougall, NSBI
approve the agenda as circulated.MOTION CARRIED.
4.DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTTherewerenoConflictsof Interest indicated.
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5.APPROVAL OF LIAISON AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (LOC)MINUTES/MEETING NOTES:
MINUTES –WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016
MOTION:
MOVED by Mayor David Dagley, SECONDED by Mayor George Harding that the minutesof the December 14, 2016 Liaison and Oversight Committee be approved as circulated.MOTION CARRIED.
6.MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES6.1 Recommendations from Annette St. Onge, Chair of the REN LOC Recruitment Committeeregarding representatives to serve on the SSREN Board of Directors.Annette St. Onge indicated that the REN LOC Recruitment Committee met on Thursday,January 19,2017 to begin the process for the recruitment of members to the Board to fill the current andupcoming vacancies.Ms. St. Onge noted that the REN LOC Recruitment Committee is recommending that the REN Liaisonand Oversight Committee reappoint two members of the existing Board,Robert Oakley to serve as theTown of Bridgewater’s Town of Bridgewater’s representative and Jim Eisenhauer to serve as theTown of Lunenburg’s representative on the Board of Directors each reappointed for an additionaltwo-year term commencing April 1, 2017.
MOTION:
MOVED by Mayor David Devenne, SECONDED by Councillor Wayne Thorburne
reappoint Robert Oakley to serve as the Town of Bridgewater’s representative and Jim
Eisenhauer to serve as the Town of Lunenburg’s representative on the Board of
Directors each for an additional two-year term commencing April 1, 2017.
Call for QuestionsRhonda MacDougall noted that the minutes should reflect “Town of Bridgewater”and not“Town of Mahone Bay”as the letter indicated Town of Bridgewater.
MOTION CARRIED.Ms. St. Onge noted by default she took on the role of Chair of the Nominating Committee and thatthere has been a distribution of the Recruitment Package and everyone on the Committee havereceived a copy as well as their units.She indicated that it is the type of commitment that requires alot of time, they are a governance based model but the Board is required to support the CEO. SheaskedLOCmembersif they know any individuals who would be interested in filling one of the
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positions or if they know anyone within their units and to please get in touch with her if anyonerequires more information.Mayor Rachel Bailey commented that she has been involved with the Recruitment Committee the lastgo around. She indicated that it does require personal recruitment, it is a significant position,they areaworking group but we want the best people we possibly can entice and it is an economic benefit forthe whole region and thinks if people have a sense that their contribution would be valuable andmake a difference, it will go a long way.The caliber of people who are currently involved in theBoardisveryhigh and we are very pleased about that but they need a full complement to do theirwork properly.Ms. St. Onge, Chair of LOC Recruitment Committee indicated that they would ideally like to have theBoard in place for the March meeting, it is fairly ambitious because they must do some one on onemotions. They hope to be able to process the one’s that they will have the week following the cut offand the Committee will be working with some kind of score matrix to assess who they have and be ina position to make a recommendation to the LOC Committee and the question will be can they do itelectronicallyon this Committee to move the process along and asked do you have the ability to dothe electronic voting on this Committee.Tammy Wilson, CAO noted that they don’t have any By-laws that have been developed that providefor electronic voting, as such it must be done in person.Ms. St. Onge asked if the selection can be pushed to April.Mayor Rachel Bailey expressed that another meeting date needs to be set,ideally the LOC would a setscheduleaquarterlymeeting schedule. We will however, need to look at another meeting to approvethe Business Plan the Board develops-we can work to coordinate what the timing should be with theNominating Committee’s report.We look forward to the content of that next report and people willput some time and thought into finding some good people to serve on that body.
7.NEW BUSINESS7.1 Request for Decision dated February 2, 2017 regarding Confirmation of Municipal FundingLevels for 2017-18.Tammy Wilson, CAO reviewed the Request for Decision dated February 2, 2017 regardingConfirmation of Municipal Funding Levels for 2017-18 and outlined the following two options:a)Confirm funding as agreed to by the Parties to the Inter-Municipal Agreement (clause 5(a));b)Request the SSREN Board to confirm that additional funding is not required for 2017/18 andtosupportany requested additional funding request with a proposal for the same.Tammy Wilson, CAO indicated that under the Inter-Municipal Agreement, one of the things that theLOC is required to do is give confirmation to the Board of its level of funding for the upcoming fiscal
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year and that’s to help the Board develop their business plan by knowing what funds they are dealingwith.Tammy Wilson, CAO advised that we have not received a request for additional funding and thusasked if the LOC Committee wishes to confirm finding in the amount of $186,000 or adjust to CPI. Shenoted that the Province contribution will be $186,000 and will not be adjusted by CPI.Mayor David Devenne noted that in the discussion around the fact that the Province is decided notincreasing by CPI, last year we did not and that no proposal has been received to date which hepresumes means that the $186,000 is adequate and they didn’t ask for anymore.Ms. St. Onge indicated that they would like to have more funding and noted that they are in theprocess of getting the Economic Development Strategy signed off by the Municipal units and there aresome items, deliverables that come out of that strategy that they don’t have funding for. They arefully aware that they might have to go external and get funding partners that they can bring in on it.She indicated that once the Strategy is signed off by each Municipal unit and then the work plandeveloped we will have a budget that will be tied into the work plan and it is only at that time thatthey can give indication of funding needs beyond the core funding.Mayor David Devenne asked if we can proceed with the $186,000 subject to the work plan.Ms. St. Onge noted that the Board needs to provide that information to this Committee and at thistime,they don’t require it.Tammy Wilson, CAO indicated that it is noted in the Request for Decision –Options a) and b).Mayor Bailey noted for the sake of due process the Committee needs to approve funding as agreedjust so it is a known entity and should there be reason to request anything further funding it will needto come back in a formal way. From a budgeting perspective,Municipal units are well into budgetingprocess and staff need those figures to put into that document and these figures of $186,000 will go inour budget and she noted that if there is a real case to be made for an increase it must come back tothe Committee by way of motion.Following discussion and review of the options presented, the following motion was made:
MOTION:
MOVED by Mayor David Dagley, SECONDED by Councillor Michael Ernest that the
Liaison and Oversight Committee confirm the Municipal Funding levels for the South
Shore Regional Enterprise Network (SSREN) 2017-18 fiscal year in the amount of
$186,000 as per (Section 5) of the Inter-Municipal Agreement, and as required by
(Section 6) of the Inter-Municipal Agreement.DISCUSSION:
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Dylan Heide, CAO –Tourism and anything that comes out of that, is being described by Ms. St.Onge and Ms. Reinhardt as being anything in addition to the confirmed funding and he feelsthat it is concerning that anything that is coming out of the Tourism Strategy also going to bean additional funding.Ms. St. Onge commented that they are facilitating the development of the Regional TourismStrategy with the hope that Industry will take a lot on and thanked Dylan for raising thatpoint.They don’t have any budget attached and they are the only REN in the province of NovaScotia that has a tourism part to their work.She noted that the Board have no budgetallocationfor way comes out the Regional Tourism Strategy.The Board may have to bring itup for discussion to the Liaison and Oversight Committee at a later date.Dylan Heide, CAO noted that the base funding was supposed to support Tourism and if thereare a bunch of price tags attached that will be of concern for his Council.Rhonda MacDougall, NSBI indicated that depending on what tourism looks like and to Dylan’spoint,a few other REN’s consider Tourism as a sector as it relates to their economy. The pieceto be decided and same as the Valley and a couple other places as they looked at it, do theysupport it as operational, do they look at as a strategic perspective.Dylan Heide, CAO noted there was always the intention of developing the strategy but that iswheretheyare at now. They know the strategy is coming and they seem to know monies willbe raised for a price tag and it is something they are keenly aware now.Ms. St. Onge commented that if they took a project without funding, they would be laying offstaff.Mayor Bailey indicated that there is motion on the floor to approve the $186,000 individualcontribution with no contingency but with an understanding that it would be a possibility butthere would have to be a case made.
MOTION CARRIED.
6.MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (continued)6.2 Request from SSREN Board regarding discussion and approval of the South Shore RegionalEconomicDevelopment Strategy and Appendices.Mayor Rachel Bailey noted that the Board requested that the LOC look at the Regional EconomicDevelopment Strategy and Appendix and that the LOC were to go back to their respective Council’sfor review and approval and now the Board is looking for feedback.Ms. St. Onge indicated that Carole Lee Reinhardt, REN CEO went to Municipal units makingpresentationto Councils on the Regional Economic Development Strategy and Appendix and hopethat now they understand everything in it.Mayor Rachel Bailey indicated it is time for the LOC to have a discussion on the Regional EconomicDevelopment Strategy. The LOC had a presentation at the last meeting and looking for the approval oftheEconomic Development Strategy for this Committee to give to the Board.
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Councillor Thorburne commented that Town of Bridgewater Council is on board with the RegionalEconomic Development Strategy and were very pleased.
MOTION:
MOVED by Councillor Michael Ernst, SECONDED by Mayor David Devenne approve the
South Shore Regional Economic Development Strategy as presented. MOTION
CARRIED.
8.IN CAMERA: (if required)There were no items to discuss In Camera.
9.NEXT MEETING DATEThe next meeting date for the Liaison and Oversight Committee is scheduled for Wednesday,April 12,2017 at 1:30 p.m. at the Economic Centre, Bridgewater.
10.ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
MOVED by Councillor Michael Ernest, SECONDED by Mayor David Devenne the meeting
adjourn.MOTION CARRIED.(2:55 p.m.)
__________________________________________________________________________________________Rachel Bailey, Mayor Cindy HannafordChairRecording Secretary
South Shore Regional
Enterprise Network
Business Plan 2017-2018
DRAFT
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Contents
List of Acronyms ....................................................................................................................... ii
1.0 Executive Summary .............................................................................................................. 1
2.0 Overview of the Demographic, Economic and Political Environment Context in the South
Shore Regional Enterprise Network Area................................................................................... 1
2.1 The Demographic Environment .................................................................................... 1
2.2 The Economic Environment .......................................................................................... 4
2.3 Government ................................................................................................................... 7
3.0 Core Activities from Inter-Municipal Agreement January 12, 2017 .................................... 8
4.0 Regional Economic Development Strategy Themes ............................................................ 8
5.0 Workplan - Core Activity and Regional Economic Development Strategy Alignment ....... 9
6.0 Fiscal 2017-2018 Work Plan .............................................................................................. 10
7.0 Budget ................................................................................................................................. 13
8.0 Appendices .......................................................................................................................... 14
Appendix “A”: Key Partners ............................................................................................. 14
Appendix “B”: Funding Structure ..................................................................................... 14
Appendix “C”: Organizational Chart ................................................................................ 15
Appendix “D”: Board of Directors .................................................................................... 15
Appendix “E”: Staff ........................................................................................................... 16
Appendix “F”: Budget Notes ............................................................................................. 16
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List of Acronyms
SSREN South Shore Regional Enterprise Network
NSBI Nova Scotia Business Incorporated
ACOA Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
LOC Liaison and Oversight Committee
ToR’s Terms of Reference
SoW Statement of Work
CRTC Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
CETA Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
MSME Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
HR Human Resources
REDS Regional Economic Development Strategy
CEO Chief Executive Officer
LAE Labour and Advanced Education
CBDC Community Business Development Corporations
BDC Business Development Bank of Canada
NRC National Research Council
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1.0 Executive Summary
The South Shore Regional Enterprise Network (SSREN) was incorporated in August 2014. The
Network represents a partnership between the Province of Nova Scotia and nine Municipal
Units in Lunenburg, Queens and Shelburne Counties.
In 2015, the Liaison and Oversight Committed (LOC) appointed the inaugural Board of
Directors. The Board is comprised entirely of committed volunteers from the business
community having appointed terms of one to three years. At the end of 2015, the Board of
Directors recruited a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who became responsible for the SSREN
operations. In 2016, the first major undertaking by the CEO was the preparation of a Regional
Economic Development Strategy. The Strategy process occurred over the following months
and involved extensive business and stakeholder consultations. The strategy was completed in
October 2016, approved by the SSREN Board of Directors that same month, and approved by
the LOC in February 2017.
With the Regional Economic Development Strategy approved, the SSREN is now well poised
to move forward with the implementation of an aggressive work plan which focuses on the
delivery of programmes and services.
The following fiscal 2017-2018 Business Plan benefits from inputs from Municipal Partners
and the Board of Directors, and is closely aligned with the SSREN Regional Economic
Development Strategy and Core Activities as per the Inter-Municipal Agreement.
The Board of Directors and the staff of the SSREN look forward to working with partners,
intermediaries, and stakeholders throughout the region in the delivery of the fiscal 2017-2018
workplan.
2.0 Overview of the Demographic, Economic and Political Environment
Context in the South Shore Regional Enterprise Network Area
2.1 The Demographic Environment
According to the 2016 Census, the population in the SSREN region is 63,873, showing a slight
decline of 1.45% from the 2011 census. Three towns were reported to experience growth:
Bridgewater (3.53%); Mahone Bay (9.86%); and Shelburne (3.38%).
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Source: Statistics Canada, 2016
Graph 1 shows a breakdown of population by five year cohorts. From the graph, it can be seen
that ageing in place is occurring while there is a decrease in the younger population. There was
growth (6.7%) of the 25-29-year-old population compared to that cohort in 2011 (2465 in 2011
versus 2630 in 2016). There was also an increase (7.3%) in the 55-59 cohort. This suggests a
net in-migration of younger retirees.
The South Shore average age is six years older than the provincial average (49.4 versus 43.5
years).1 Twenty seven percent (27.0%) of the population is over 65 years of age, compared to
a provincial average of 20.0%. The census data from 2011 and 2016 showed that this difference
is due to a decline in the number of inhabitants between the ages of 5 and 25 combined with the
ageing of the population. There is a growing body of literature with findings that consistently
show that young people seek education and work experience in urban areas. However, Mahone
Bay, Bridgewater and Shelburne have experienced increases in their 0-40 age cohort.2
The region’s quality of life and the scenic beauty continue to be an attraction for the senior
population. The BMO Wealth Institute reports that Canadian “Boomers” are about to benefit
from the largest wealth transfer in history and will be seeking new opportunities for investing
over the next decade. Anecdotal information provided by retirees who have relocated to the
South Shore, indicate that their initial investment to relocate to the South Shore is
approximately $500,000. They report annual living expenditures of $ 35,000 and tax
remittances of $25,000. This does not include travel and entertainment expenditures.
1 Statistics Canada, “Census Profile, 2016 Census”.
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Source: Statistics Canada, 2011.
The median individual income on the South Shore in 2011 was $23,349.3 As shown on Graph
2, the median individual income does not match or surpass the provincial average in any of the
SSREN member municipal units4. The Municipal District of Chester is close to the provincial
average and this is likely due to that municipality’s proximity to Halifax and thus, the increased
number of workers that commute to Halifax Regional Municipality for higher wages.
Source: Statistic Canada, 2016.
3 Statistics Canada, “NHS Profile, 2011”, 2016.
4 Refer to Section 2.3 for list of Municipal Units
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Median Individual Income SSREN Municipal Units versus Nova Scotia
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Graph 3 shows the median income in each municipal unit disaggregated by gender. Women in
the SSREN catchment area do not earn the median provincial income (for women) or exceed it
in any municipal units. The reasons for the discrepancy in income could be due to the fact that
women are often paid less then men for similar jobs or take jobs that naturally pay less. It could
also be due to a lack of day care options which would most often lead to the woman staying
home to rear children, or due to other lifestyle choices.
Only the median income for males in Mahone Bay ($37,849) exceeds the provincial median
($34,073). The reasons for this discrepancy are unknown but could be attributed to a growth in
the number of knowledge workers in that town or from higher than average revenues from
retirement income.
2.2 The Economic Environment
The quality of life and regional scenic beauty are significant opportunities for attraction of new
talent and businesses to the region. The region is home to two United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) heritage sites (Old Town Lunenburg and the
South West Nova Biosphere)5 as well as one of Nova Scotia’s two national parks (Kejimkujik).6
Research has shown that many people and companies are choosing to relocate here for these
reasons. The region has a thriving tourism industry which has significant opportunity for
growth through extended seasons and new product development. It has been identified that
most individuals who relocate to the South Shore come as visitors to the region first. As a first
point of contact, tourism is a fundamental part of an attraction strategy for the region.
The region is graced with an abundance of older and often heritage properties on the market,
making it of interest to those coming from other economies. The average price of a dwelling
varies and is often higher in towns such as Lunenburg and Mahone Bay than in rural areas.
Prices range from close to $225,000 in the Chester area to below $155,000 in the Shelburne
area and further south.7
The economic sustainability of the region is dependent on communities maintaining adequate
infrastructure including the provision of broadband, having access to services, enhancing
business and economic opportunities and fostering an enabling environment. The future
success relies on communities “rethinking” assets, developing networks, sharing good
practices, and building local cooperation. It is important to note that there is a need for
regionally disaggregated economic data as economic development organisations and other
stakeholders are often encumbered due to the paucity of this data.
5 Tourism Nova Scotia, “UNESCO Sites in Nova Scotia” 2016.
6 Parks Canada, “Parks Canada in Nova Scotia” 2017.
7 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, “Housing Marketing Information Portal -At-a-Glance Summary”,
2014.
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Research and participants inputs recorded during the Economic Development Strategy
consultations provide the following challenges and observations.
The cost of doing business in the region: Nova Scotia is a high cost environment for doing
business compared to other provinces. The province has the highest corporate tax structure in
Canada8, the highest Worker’s Compensation rates in Canada9, and the second highest
electricity rates in Canada10.
Infrastructure: Degrading or under built roads (particularly highway 103 as it pertains to
twinning) has been noted as having a negative impact on the ability of businesses to move goods
in and out of the region. The limits of broadband high-speed internet availability in the region
(particularly the more rural areas) have anecdotally played a role in the detraction of talent to
the region. Many knowledge workers that would be attracted to the lifestyle that the south shore
has to offer, rely on high speed internet for remote working opportunities. Furthermore,
individuals and families that might consider moving to the region consider high speed internet
to be necessary infrastructure as does the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC).11 Both poor road quality and a lack of high speed internet availability
can increase the cost of doing business in terms of paying to maintain vehicles and paying
exorbitant rates for satellite internet or alternately, not having the opportunity to build online
sales.
Labour Market: The labour market participation rate on the South Shore is below the
provincial average at approximately 56.8% compared to a provincial average of approximately
63.1%.12 Parts of the South Shore are retiree attraction sites which could be playing a role in
the lower than average participation rate and the higher than average age.
The unemployment rate was slightly below the provincial average at 9.8%13 compared to 10.0%
from the last census. The workforce on the South Shore is more mobile than the rest of the
province. Often workers will commute through three or more municipal units for a job. Thus,
employers in the South Shore region are competing for talent with employers in Halifax and
other municipal units.
8 KPMG, “Federal and Provincial/Territorial Tax Rates for Income Earned by a General Corporation Effective
January 1, 2017 and 2018” 2017.
9 Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada “Provisional Average Assessment Rates” 2017.
10 Ontario Hydro, “Electricity Rates by Province” 2013.
11 Blais, Jean-Pierre, “CRTC Submission to the Government of Canada’s Innovation Agenda”, 2016.
12 Statistics Canada, “NHS Profile, 2011”, 2016.
13 Government of Canada, “EI Economic Region of Western Nova Scotia”, 2017.
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Source: Statistics Canada, 2011
As can be seen from Graphs 2 and 4, the further from Halifax, the higher the unemployment
rate, and the lower the median income.14 There are also indicators suggesting that jobs further
southwest are more seasonal in nature as they become more highly dependent on the fishing
industry and related manufacturing.
Unemployment versus labour shortages: Regionally, there appears to be a disconnect
between available jobs and job seeker’s skills. Through conversations with many employers in
the region it has been established that they are having significant difficulties finding suitable
candidates to fill positions. The jobs that appear to be most difficult to fill are in the service
industry and in manufacturing/production. This is a common issue throughout the region and
many employers report that they are looking at immigration as a potential solution. As reviewed
in Graph’s 2 and 3, non-competitive wages are a part of the issue with employers’ inability to
attract suitable talent. The issue of jobs appears to be more complex than simply a matter of
not enough people versus not enough jobs.
Education: The South Shore of Nova Scotia has a higher than average number of citizens
that do not complete high school. From 2011 data, the provincial average number of citizens
between the ages of 25 and 64 that had not completed a high school diploma was 14.6%. In the
SSREN catchment area that average was 19.1%. This excludes data for the Municipal District
of Shelburne and the Town of Lockeport as it was unavailable.15 This issue could contribute to
employer’s struggles to find workers with critical thinking or other advanced skill sets. The
region also has a slightly above average number of citizens with a college diploma or trades
14 Statistics Canada, “NHS Profile, 2011”, 2016.
15 Ibid.
8.0%8.6%
13.2%
11.8%
10.4%
14.2%
11.1%
9.8%10.0%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
MODC MODL ToB ToMB ToLu ToS ROQ SSREN NS
Graph 4:
Unemployment Rate (2011)
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certificate when compared to the provincial average.16 There are two Nova Scotia Community
Colleges located in the SSREN catchment area.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Many businesses in the region are reporting optimism
in their current performance and future growth potential. Innovative companies such as
WoodsCamp, Sustane Technologies and Neck Tronics Inc. are sprouting across the region and
many existing businesses are innovating.
Natural Resources: The fishing industry and related value-added enterprises are experiencing
strong growth due to increased export to Asia and an impending trade agreement with the
European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) which will increase
ease of trade to Europe. This has also led to a boom in the boatbuilding sector with many boat
builders fully booked for several years. Forestry and mining are also industries active
throughout the region.
2.3 Government
There are nine municipal governments representing fewer than 65,000 residents in the SSREN
catchment area. These include: the Municipalities of the District of Chester; Lunenburg; and
Shelburne; The Towns of Bridgewater, Lockeport; Lunenburg; Mahone Bay; Shelburne; and,
the Region of Queens. The municipal units are making great strides in sharing resources and
working together; however, navigating ‘who is doing what’ and connecting the multiple actors
in the nine governments is imperative to improving efficiencies, streamlining initiatives and
efforts and increasing the impact of economic development strategy and associated activities.
16 Statistics Canada, “NHS Profile, 2011”, 2016.
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3.0 Core Activities from Inter-Municipal Agreement January 12, 2017
As per the Municipal Agreement, the SSREN‘s mandate is guided by the following framework.
1. Develop, implement, and monitor a regional economic development strategy that is
reflective of current provincial and regional (participating municipal and First Nation
band councils) economic development priorities. The strategy should consider assets,
business community, sector strengths, and regional challenges and opportunities. “The
strategy should also align with provincial priorities in order to maximize the REN’s
leverage of programs, policies and services”.17
2. Cultivate close working relationships with the business community and work with key
partners to support the development and attraction of new businesses, and retain and
expand existing businesses. REN’s will support local businesses in navigating and
making referrals to programs and services.
3. Inform partners and stakeholders about local business-climate conditions as well as
regional challenges and opportunities. REN’s will work with partners and stakeholders
to provide investment-readiness and labour market information.
4. To deliver strategic tourism services to the South Shore REN area, including but not
limited to: a strategic tourism strategy that would be prepared in conjunction with
partners and stakeholders; providing supports to visitor information centres; working
with the province to develop a strategic area for targeted delivery of these services; and
any other tourism/marketing related requirements.
4.0 Regional Economic Development Strategy Themes
The SSREN Regional Economic Development Strategy identified the following thematic
priorities which serve as a guide in the developing the economy.
1. Talent To attract and retain a diverse group of “talent” from a variety of
demographics
2. Competitiveness To work with growth-oriented businesses interested in making
changes to be more competitive locally, regionally and globally
3. Environment To understand business climate conditions and work to improve
them
4. Leadership To coordinate resources to maximize opportunities; one south
shore unit versus nine individual units
17 The Inter-Municipal Agreement, January 12, 2017
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5.0 Workplan - Core Activity and Regional Economic Development
Strategy Alignment
Workplan Activity Core Activity REDS Theme
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Organize and Host Human
Resources (HR) forums on
labour market issues
X X X X X X X X
Create a South Shore
Employers Council X X X X X X X X
Support Nova Scotia
Business Inc (NSBI) in
Development of a Land Asset
Inventory
X X X X X X X
Conduct a Series of Learning
Events X X X X X X X X
Support the Tourism Industry X X X X X X
Implement the Provincially
endorsed Business Retention
& Expansion Program (BRE)
X X X X X X X
Identify Business Climate
Conditions X X X X X
Key Partner Round Table
Sessions X X X X
Platinum Economy X X X
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6.0 Fiscal 2017-2018 Work Plan
Workplan Activity Objective Action Items Quarter Outputs Evaluation
Organize and host HR
forums on labour
market issues
To share HR good practices
and to develop solutions to
address identified
challenges.
▪ Identify participants
▪ Organize and host 2 forums per
annum
2, 3, 4 ▪ 2 forums delivered ▪ List of attendees
▪ Documented challenges
and good practices.
▪ Identified solutions.
Create a South Shore
Employers Council
To develop an Employers
Council in the SSREN
catchment area; to identify
and monitor challenges and
required solutions.
▪ Draft Terms of Reference
(ToR) and Scope of Work
(SoW) for the Council
▪ Identify potential members
▪ Help develop the leadership
team
▪ Ongoing secretariat support
▪ Host 2 council meetings
2, 3, 4 ▪ Operational Employers
Council
▪ 2 council meetings held
▪ Terms of Reference
defined
▪ Scope of Work defined
▪ List of members
Support NSBI in
Development of a
Land Asset Inventory
To assist NSBI in the
collection of commercial
real estate information and
regional infrastructure for
Asset Map and Investment
Readiness development.
▪ Respond to NSBI project
(ToR’s)
2, 3, 4 ▪ Regional Asset Map ▪ Completion of Regional
Asset Map
Conduct a series of
Learning Events
To facilitate knowledge
transfer events, in
collaboration with partners
e.g. Atlantic Canada
Opportunities Agency
(ACOA), South Shore
Opportunities, and other
like-minded organizations,
on various topics re the
business life cycle
(development and growth);
▪ Host 9 events based on
identified learning needs
1, 2, 3, 4 ▪ 9 events held ▪ List of participants
▪ Participant evaluations
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Workplan Activity Objective Action Items Quarter Outputs Evaluation
to deliver sector specific
knowledge sharing
programs; to foster a
learning environment for
entrepreneurs throughout
the region.
Support the tourism
industry
To identify needs that the
REN can address through
leadership or support by
way of products and
services
▪ Identify needs that can be met
▪ Finalize tourism support
strategy
▪ Work with the SSREN tourism
committee to develop and
implement one key support
initiative
1, 2, 3, 4 ▪ Finalized Support Strategy
▪ 1 key deliverable product or
service
▪ Support Strategy
approved by SSREN
Tourism Sector
Committee
▪ Product example or
service delivery report
Implement the
Provincially endorsed
BRE Program
To cultivate close working
relationships with the
business community and
work with key partners to
support existing businesses.
▪ Participate in BRE training
program
▪ In collaboration with municipal
partners, implement 40 BRE
initiatives.
2, 3, 4 ▪ 40 BRE questionnaires
completed
▪ List of participants
trained
▪ BRE activity report
▪ Data inputs into
provincial database
Identify Business
Climate Conditions
Inform partners and
stakeholders about local
business-climate conditions
as well as regional
challenges and
opportunities. REN’s will
work with partners and
stakeholders to provide
investment-readiness and
labour market information.
▪ Collect and analyze current
regional data on economic
conditions that affect the local
business climate and regional
challenges and opportunities.
▪ Disseminate data to partners
and stakeholders.
▪ In partnership with the
municipal units, host 3 business
climate condition updates.
1, 2, 3, 4 ▪ Report on Business and
Economic Climate
▪ Host 3 Key Findings
dissemination events with
municipal units
▪ List of participants at
dissemination events
▪ Report
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Workplan Activity Objective Action Items Quarter Outputs Evaluation
Key Partner Round
Table sessions
To cultivate close working
relationships with key
partners who deliver
programs and services to
Micro, Small, and Medium-
sized Enterprises (MSME’s)
in the region. To discuss
ways in which a team
approach can be utilized to
develop and support the
attraction and retention of
new businesses.
▪ Identify key partners
▪ Plan and host 3 sessions
1, 2, 3, 4 ▪ Implementation of 3
roundtable sessions
▪ A plan to work together
with enterprises planning
new businesses, business
retention and growth
▪ List of participants
▪ Number of team
interventions with
businesses
WhyHere To review the website,
determine site content,
identify what needs to be
there, what can be removed
and what is missing.
Determine if it should be
migrated to the
southshoreren.ca website.
▪ Working with municipal
partners; gain consensus on the
purpose and value of the
WhyHere website
▪ Subject to the consensus and
budget, develop a plan and
determine subsequent efforts to
make the website current
1, 2, 3, 4 ▪ Consensus on the future of
the WhyHere website
▪ Subject to partner
consensus, a list of action
items required to host and
revitalize the website along
with the associated budget.
▪ Subject to consensus, a
draft plan to revitalize
the WhyHere website
▪ Meeting with the LOC
to address any budgetary
constraints and solutions
Broadband To determine the SSREN’s
potential
leadership/coordination role
with broadband initiatives in
the region.
▪ Form a task force of interested
municipal units to assess what
has been done, what needs to be
done, what they know about the
extent of broadband coverage
and if and how the REN can
provide support.
2 ▪ Decision on REN support
for Broadband initiatives.
▪ Subject to consensus, a
list of action items
addressing the SSREN’s
role with broadband
initiatives.
Platinum Economy To conduct research and
analysis of the potential of
inward migrating retirees to
have a positive economic
impact in the SSREN
catchment area.
▪ Conduct research, synthesis and
analysis.
2 ▪ A completed business case
analysis and
recommendations.
▪ Report
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7.0 Budget
South Shore Regional Enterprise Network
Fiscal 2016 - 2017 Draft Budget
Budget Category Amount Total
Funding Carry-over from fiscal 2015-2016 127,000.00 Provincial & Municipal funding 372,000.00 Municipal Affairs Platinum Economy
project 12,500.00 Total Funding: $ 511,500
Disbursements Human Resources 221,030.00 Contracted Consulting Services 77,000.00 Tourism Industry Support 40,000.00 Projects and Programme Expenses 34,500.00 Outsource Services 26,500.00 Operations 68,778.00 Appropriation for Special Project(s) -
Note 1 43,692.00 Total Disbursements $ 511,500
Note 1: Why Here/ Broadband Services
Coordination
Refer to Annex “F“, Budget Notes page 18 for
full details on disbursements by budgetary
line items.
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8.0 Appendices
Appendix “A”: Key Partners
The SSREN will work closely with the nine municipal units, their staff and economic development
stakeholders in the region to deliver their mandate and strategy action plan. Further, the SSREN
will also engage NSBI, ACOA, Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC),
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), National Research Council (NRC), Labour and
Advanced Education (LAE), The Department of Inter-Governmental Affairs, the Nova Scotia
Office of Immigration, as well as business and sector organizations.
Appendix “B”: Funding Structure
The SSREN is funded by the Province of Nova Scotia and by nine regional municipal units.
Funding provided by the Municipal Units is matched by the province. The break down is as
follows:
Municipality Contribution Amount
Region of Queens $31,193
Town of Bridgewater $23,318
Town of Lunenburg $7,451
Town of Mahone Bay $3,620
Municipality of the District of Chester $45,794
Municipality of the District of Lunenburg $60,000
Town of Lockeport $869
Town of Shelburne $2,590
Municipality of Shelburne $11,165
Total Municipal Funding $186,000
Provincial Matching Funds $186,000
Total Annual Budget $372,000
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Appendix “C”: Organizational Chart
Appendix “D”: Board of Directors
Board Member Representing Municipal Unit of:
Joanne Veinotte (Acting Chair) Region of Queens
Annette St-Onge Town of Mahone Bay
Robert Oakley Town of Bridgewater
Jim Eisenhauer Town of Lunenburg
Cyril Meagher Town of Lockeport
Martin Balcome Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
Hugh MacKay Town of Shelburne
George Anderson Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
Pat Melanson East Shelburne
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Appendix “E”: Staff
Currently, the SSREN has two full-time and one part-time staff.
Annette St-Onge (Acting CEO)
Alena Wilson (Business Strategist. As of June 1, the position has been re-positioned to Manager,
Economic Development Support Services)
Gabrielle Leary-Bruhm (Administrator) Part-time
Appendix “F”: Budget Notes
The budget for fiscal 2016 – 2017 benefits from the approved carry-over from the past fiscal
period. As such, the work plan and budget reflect the increase in available funding.
1. Funding
Carry-over from fiscal 2015-2016
127,000
Provincial & Municipal funding
372,000
Municipal Affairs Platinum Economy project
12,500
Total Available Funds $511,500
Funding from Municipal Affairs is a special project grant that has been deferred from the previous
fiscal period. The project deliverables are to conduct research and analyze the potential of inward
migrating retirees and the impact on the South Shore Regional economy.
2. Human Resources
Staff
201,635
Benefits and MERC
19,395
Total Human Resources $221,030
Currently, the SSREN is operating with a 2.5 staffing compliment. In order to release on the
workplan components for the current fiscal, the Staffing Plan has been adjusted as of May 30th and
includes the following positions, salaries and benefits. The revised staffing plan for the remainder
of 2016-2017 is as follows
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Position Annual
Salary
Employer’s
contribution to
Group Insurance
Plan
Period covered in
the budget
CEO $ 75,000 $3420.72 8 months
Business Strategist (to be
renamed Manager, Economic
Development Support
Services)
$ 55,000 $1582.98 12 months
Coordinator, Learning and
Special Projects
$ 55,000 n/a 9 months
Administrator $ 30,000 n/a 9 months
3. Contracted consulting services include the following:
Consultant A/CEO
30,000
BRE Coordinator
27,000
Business Climate Condition
report
5,000
Why Here IT consultant
15,000
Total Contracted
Consulting Services $77,000
4. Project Expenses
Key partner round table
sessions
1,500
HR Forums
2,000
Employers Council
2,000
Learning events (venue,
materials, nutrition breaks,
facilitators)
18,000
Platinum Economy
11,000
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Total Project and
Programme Expenses $34,500
5. Outsourced Expenses
Accounting, IT support,
audit, insurance
18,000
Telecom and IT
8,500
Total Outsources Services $26,500
Accounting support is provided by the Municipality of the District of Chester (payroll) and BMI
for bookkeeping services. The Municipal Joint Services Board provides IT support. Belliveau
Veinotte has been awarded the contract for audit services for the fiscal year ending 2016.
6. Operational Expenses
Rent and utilities
22,428
Office supplies and
equipment costs
7,500
Travel and meeting expense
18,000
Miscellaneous
5,000
Promotions and
communication
5,000
Staff and board training
10,000
Board costs
850
Total Operations $68,778
7. Projected Surplus
As per the workplan, two potential projects are still in the discussion stages – WhyHere and
Broadband. As such, it is recommended that the forecasted budget surplus of $43,692 be
appropriate for one or both of these projects.
8. Tourism Sector Support
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An amount of $40,000 has been budgeted for tourism sector support. The support product or
service is yet to be determined.
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
Prepared By:Gord Tate Date June 15, 2017
Reviewed By:Chad Haughn Date June 15, 2017
Authorized By:Tammy Wilson, CAO Date June 16, 2017
BACKGROUND
At the May 25th Council meeting, Councilor Veinotte raised concerns he has received caused by the
presence of cyclists on Route 329 who are riding two or more abreast.
9.6 Bicycle Traffic –Highway 329 –Councillor Veinotte
Councillor Veinotte indicated that he has received complaints regarding bike traffic on Highway
329; the issue is that the cyclists do not ride single file –they ride abreast which causes
obstruction to traffic.This is dangerous to cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers.He indicated that
he has seen signs in other areas advising cyclists to drive single file.The law is to drive single
file.Residents have suggested this signage be installed instructing cyclists to drive single file.
Deputy Warden Shatford also suggested that the RCMP be made aware and ask if they are able
to patrol the highway on the weekend to observe the cyclists driving and provide some awareness.
Staff was directed to contact NS DOTIR to determine if signs could be installed directing cyclists
to ride single file due to the potential dangers.
The Municipal Clerk did send an email to NS DoTIR requesting that they determine whether signs could
be installed directing cyclists to ride single file due to the potential danger to themselves and others
using the road. As of June 15, 2017, she has not received a reply.
CURRENT SITUATION
At a recent UNSM-Active Transportation Committee meeting the Active Living Coordinator, Gord Tate,
broached this subject with TIR’s special projects engineer Elizabeth Pugh. Elizabeth was not aware of
any standard control measures that are used in Nova Scotia to promote riding single file. She did
confirm this with other engineers in her office. The TAC (Transportation Association of Canada)
guidelines do include a sign tab that reads “single file” but it is to be used only where cars and bikes
REPORT TO:Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY:Gord Tate,Recreation & Parks
Department
DATE:June 22, 2017
SUBJECT:Ride single file
ORIGIN:Councillor Veinotte
2 Request For D/Direction
have the equal and full use of the entire lane (figure 1). On the Aspotogan, cars and bikes are to share
the road which also means that bikes, under the Motor Vehicle Act, are to ride on the right side of the
lane and are to ride in single file.
Figure 1
Therefore, under current Canadian standard practices, TIR does not have a regulatory signage solution
that would be appropriate for deployment in the Route 329 context.
DISCUSSION
Gord asked Elizabeth that should MODC choose to design and deploy its own awareness signage on the
Aspotogan, could we expect to receive permission from TIR. There are a few examples of associations
and municipalities promoting this awareness.
Elizabeth stated that TIR would be willing to consider signage pending approval by them. The signs
would be permitted within the Right-of-Way providing:
-They do not restrict sight distance at intersections, driveways, etc.
-Cannot be attached to any TIR infrastructure
-Must be behind the ditch line
-Must have adjacent property owner’s permission
-We obtain a permit from TIR to erect the signs in the ROW.
3 Request For D/Direction
Additionally, TIR does not want the signage to be misconstrued as official designation of a bike route.
Therefore, they request that only one sign be posted at each of the entry points of the 329, plus an
additional sign could be placed midway along the route (total of three signs).
Several draft designs were reviewed by TIR. Based on the direction received, TIR has tentatively
approved this sign design pending final approval by the Area Manager.
A typical construction for a sign of this size (8’ wide x 6’ high) would be painted plywood backing, with
vinyl graphics, erected on 8” x 8” posts buried in a concrete base.
It is intended to reinforce the message that cyclists are welcome and recognize that they are important
contributors to the local economy, but that they are also responsible to obey the laws of the road.
The challenge raised by TIR’s direction is that we will need to find landowners that are agreeable to
having signage installed adjacent to their properties. Local businesses, properties owned by DNR (e.g.
beaches, the trail corridor), interested residents, and in some cases our own property could be
candidate sites.
Another Alternative:
RECAP installed gateway signs of this approximate size several years ago welcoming people to the Route
and promoting “share the road.” MODC could work with RECAP to refresh that signage, or to add a tab
with the “ride single file” language.This signage was installed with the permission of DNR (East River
trail corridor) and the Hubbards Fire Dept., outside of the TOR right-of-way.Ultimately,TIR may also
have an opinion on how this is executed.
4 Request For D/Direction
RECOMMENDATION/OPTIONS
As TIR does not have a suitable solution, it is recommended that MODC take the leadership role to
promote safe and responsible cycling on the Aspotogan Route through the installation of signage
It is requested that Council provide direction to pursue one of the following options:
A.No action
B.MODC to produce and install new signage:
a.Final approval of the signage design from TIR
b.Cost to manufacture and install
c.Determine the exact locations of the signs and work with landowners as required.
C.Collaborate with RECAP to refresh or add to their existing signage
a.Final approval of the signage design refresh, or tab addition
b.Cost to re-do signage, or add tab
Additionally, as per Council’s discussion, it is recommended that the issue be raised at the RCMP
advisory Board to request that weekend patrols on the Aspotogan be used to create awareness amongst
cyclists. The Active Living Coordinator could be invited to share background and perspective.
IMPLICATIONS
Policy
Promotion of the ‘Ride Single File’ message aligns with our Active Transportation Playbook
(section 6.15) and P-73 Active Transportation Policy.
5 Request For D/Direction
Financial/Budgetary
The final costs will be determined by the course of action chosen. If given the direction to
pursue one of these options, a full budget will be developed for approval.It is anticipated that
the Recreation Dept. will have existing funds available to support this.
Environmental
None
Strategic Plan
Strengthen and support environmental, cultural, and social resources.
Work Program Implications
Included in duties of the Active Living Coordinator
Presentation to Municipality of the District of Chester
June 22, 2017
Name change
South Shore Safe Communities
to
Safe Communities Lunenburg Co.
LEADERSHIP TABLE EXECUTIVE
Chair –David Walker
Treasurer –Paul Fynes
Secretary –Pat Cappello
S
WORKING GROUPS REPS
Falls Prevention –Suzanne Baker
Bridgewater & Area Age Friendly –Pat Cappello
Road Safety –Acting Chief Scott Feener
Senior Safety Program –Councillor Penny Carver
PREAMBLE
•The Safe Communities Lunenburg County Leadership Table will lead the
overall initiative from a broad community perspective and support and
guide the work of the Safe Communities Lunenburg County Working
Groups. Working Groups are accountable to the Leadership Table.
VISION
•To make Lunenburg County the safest place to live, learn, work & play.
MISSION
•To continually improve the safety of individuals and communities in
Lunenburg County by enhancing a culture of safety and wellness.
SENIOR SAFETY ADVISORY PARTNERSHIP
EXECUTIVE
Chair –Councillor Penny Carver (Mahone Bay)
Vice-Chair –Paul Fynes (SCLC)
Secretary –Councillor Jennifer McDonald (Bridgewater)
Senior Safety Coordinator –Chris Acomb
SENIOR SAFETY ADVISORY PARTNERSHIP MEMBERS
David Walker –SCLC Rep
Councillor Tina Connors –Chester Rep
Councillor Lee Nauss –District of Lunenburg Rep
Councillor Joseph Caravele –Lunenburg Rep
Acting Chief Scott Feener –Bridgewater Police
Staff Sgt. Steve MacQueen –RCMP Lunenburg County
SENIOR SAFETY PROGRAM TERMS OF REFERENCE
•The Lunenburg County Seniors Safety Advisory Partnership is a
working group of the SCLC. The mandate of LCSSAP is to oversee and
advise on the activities of the Lunenburg County Seniors Safety
Program.
•The Lunenburg County Seniors Safety Program offers in-home meetings
with seniors in their homes to evaluate needs, provide information and make
referrals. Through community education programs and information
sessions, the SSP raises awareness about crime prevention, senior abuse,
senior safety issues, and health issues. The program endeavors to identify
and address gaps in service through programming, networking and
awareness campaigns.
SENIOR SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDING
Province of Nova Scotia
Municipal Units in Lunenburg County
Community Partnerships
SCLC INSURANCE
Director’s Liability Insurance -$2,000,000.00
Additional Personal Injury & Third Party Claim
THANK YOU
David Walker, Chair SCLC
hd.walker48@gmail.com
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Prepared By:Chad Haughn Date June 15, 2017
Reviewed By:Date
Authorized By:Tammy Wilson Date June 15, 2017
CURRENT SITUATION
The first Council / Tourism grants deadline for the 2017-2018 fiscal year was May 31, 2017.
Applications have been received and the next step is for Council to review the submissions and
make decisions on how the grants budget will be allocated. In addition,budgeted grants need
to be approved as well.
DISCUSSION
Deadlines
There are two intake dates or deadlines for the Council and Tourism grants;May 31st and October
31st each year.Since there are two deadlines,Council should consider what portion of the total
grants budget will be retained for grant requests that are submitted in October.
Council Grants
Total budget for Council Grants is $72,000.
Total Council Grants requested to date is $201,986.75 from 28 applications.
Total amount previously approved by Council is $2,200.
Total amount of funding remaining is $69,800.
Note –The request from the Chester & Area Family Resource Centre ($125,000) is included in
the total Council Grants requested to date. Removing that request would make the total
requests $76,986.75.
Tourism Grants
Total budget for Tourism Grants is $43,000.
Total Tourism grants requested to date is $43,082.22 from 11 applications.
Total Amount previously approved by Council is $28,693.
Total amount remaining is $14,307.
Note –The total Tourism Grants requested and approved includes the $25,000 for the VIC.
REPORT TO:Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY:Chad Haughn,Recreation & Parks
Department
DATE:June 15, 2017
SUBJECT:Council Grants: Spring Allocation
ORIGIN:Council Grants
2 Request For Decision/Direction
Budgeted Grants
There are several annual grants which are included in the Recreation & Parks Budget.The total
amount is the same as last year, $67,968.
IMPLICATIONS
Policy
Financial/Budgetary
Environmental
Strategic Plan
Strengthen and support environmental, cultural, and social resources
Work Program Implications
ATTACHEMENTS1.Copies of all the grant applications.2.The Council & Tourism Grants spreadsheet which shows all the grant requests received.
The groups highlighted in green on the spreadsheet have already received approval
from Council.
Project Council Total Approved Tourism Total ApprovedGroupDescriptionRequestBudgetAmountRequestBudgetAmount
A - ESSENTIAL SERVICESCOUNCILB - REGIONAL SERVICESCOUNCILLunenburg County Sport Heritage Society Creation of the Lunenburg Co Hall of Fame - construction of wall, inaugural event 1,000.00$30,600.00$COUNCIL Nova Scotia 55+ Games (Lunenburg Co.)Support the hosting of the provincial 55+ Games in Lunenburg County (Sept 2017)5,000.00$121,000.00$TOURISM South Shore Tourism Two year commitment made in March 2017 3,693.00$3,693.00$COUNCIL United Way of Lunenburg County Match municipal employee contribution 1,200.00$C - LOCAL NON-PROFITCOUNCILAenon Baptist Church Community Fun Day (Sept 19th) Funds will be used to cover entertainment.1,000.00$2,222.00$COUNCIL Chester & Area Family Resource Centre Payment of Centres long term debt 125,000.00$TOURISM Chester Merchants Association Assist with brochure production 2,000.00$3,700.00$COUNCIL Chester Municipal Heritage Society Top dress park lawn, signage project and gate at entry of park 6,373.50$6,373.50$25,000.00$25,000.00$COUNCIL Chester Municipal Relay for Life (BBQ)Support the local committee to host the annual relay 1,500.00$4,150.00$1,500.00$TOURISM Chester Race Week (Chester Yacht Club)Promotion of Chester Race Week and support race officials 4,000.00$COUNCIL Chester Seaside Farmers and Artisans Market Purchase and installation of flag pole and purchase of flags 6,500.00$6,500.00$COUNCIL Chester United Baptist Church: Comfort Centre Plugs, purchase and instal of washer & dryer, heating & security updates 5,000.00$5,000.00$COUNCIL/TOURISM Deep Cove Fireworks & Weiner Roast Fireworks display on July 14th.300.00$TOURISM Destination Bluenose Coast Update and re-print map brochure (30,000 copies)1,000.00$5,000.00$COUNCIL Forest Heights Community School Purchase a 3D printer, cart and filament 1,250.00$COUNCIL FHCS Parent Prom Committee Assist with community planned prom (due to teachers strike)200.00$200.00$200.00$COUNCIL HHELLPS Repairs to parking lot - grade and add Class A 2,346.25$2,346.25$COUNCIL Hubbards Area Business Association Canada Day at AHT & Hubbards Street Parade 1,000.00$3,630.00$TOURISM Hubbards Barn Association Outdoor Pavilion Canada Day opening: advertising and event supplies 589.22$TOURISM Hubbards Community Waterfront Association Summer outdoor movie series: advertising, licences, concession supplies 1,000.00$COUNCIL Mill Cove/Fox Point Beach Committee Rebuild the walkway to Mill Cove Beach (destroyed during winter storm)500.00$COUNCIL New Ross Community Care Centre Society Development of a communications plan and its implementation 5,000.00$6,200.00$COUNCIL New Ross Family Resource Centre Portion of power, heat, phone and summer students 6,380.00$18,800.00$COUNCIL New Ross Farmers Association Purchase of tables, chairs & ceiling tiles 3,962.00$5,660.00$COUNCIL/TOURISM New Ross Regional Dev Society Bandstand Taxes ($490) & Christmas Festival support ($1000)490.00$490.00$1,000.00$6,000.00$COUNCIL Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 79, New Ross Canada Day event entertainment 1,000.00$9,600.00$COUNCIL Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 144, Western Shore Remembrance Day ($650), Levee Day ($800)1,450.00$COUNCIL Shore Riders ATV Club Trail repair, signage, map updates, brush cutting 5,000.00$COUNCIL St. Stephen's Anglican Church (Musical Friends)Help pay for professional musicians (Youth and seniors programs)4,676.00$31,465.00$TOURISM Village of Chester Tourism & Develoment Ass.Replace Village signs 4,000.00$5,500.00$COUNCIL Western Shore & District Fire Department Support Jimmy Flinn community show 5,000.00$
D - COMMUNITY HALLSCOUNCILDistrict No. 1 Community Centre Purchase of grease hood for kitchen 3,059.00$3,059.00$COUNCIL/TOURISM Forties Community Centre Kitchen upgrades (ice machine, sink, commercial taps) & Oktoberfest support 6,000.00$6,000.00$500.00$E - NATIONAL/PROVINCIAL, CULTURAL/HEALTH SERVICESCOUNCILCanadian Red Cross FCM: Spring Flood Appeal 500.00$500.00$COUNCIL Victorian Order of Nurses Blandford foot care clinic, Chester Basin Frozen Meal delivery & New Ross Breakaway Program 1,500.00$7,750.00$COUNCIL Christmas Daddies Annual donation 100.00$
TOTAL REQUESTED TOTAL APPROVED TOTAL REQUESTED TOTAL APPROVED201,986.75$2,200.00$43,082.22$28,693.00$
FUNDS AVAILABLE 72,000.00$FUNDS AVAILABLE 43,000.00$
FUNDS REMAINING 69,800.00$FUNDS REMAINING 14,307.00$
WIND REVENUE
REQUESTEDTOTAL-$
COUNCIL Chester Garden ClubCOUNCILChester Tennis ClubCOUNCILNew Ross Legion Poppy Trust Fund
REQUESTEDTOTAL-$
RECREATION Church Memorial Park 50,000.00$RECREATION South Shore Safe Communities 5,967.33$RECREATION Card Lake Park 2,000.00$RECREATION Hubbards Area Recreation Association 2,000.00$RECREATION Mun of Chester Transportation Society 6,000.00$RECREATION Lunenburg Queens Volunteer Partnership 2,000.00$
REQUESTED APPROVEDTOTAL67,967.33$-$
F - MAJOR PROJECTS GRANTS
G - DESIGNATED COMMUNITY PROJECT FUND POLICY (P-77)
H - GRANT - OTHER COMMITMENTS
District Group Name Name of Event Date of Event Request Approved Notes
1 District No 1 Community Centre 150 BBQ & Dance Saturday, August 26 $2,000.00 New June 14 / 17
TOTAL $2,000.00 $0.00
2 Hubbards Area Lions Club Pancake Breakfast & Turkey Dinner Saturday, August 5 500.00$Floyd refered to AHT
2 Hubbards Area Lions Club Murder Mystery Night/Roast Beef Dinner Saturday, September 22 1,500.00$Deferred to June 22 / 17
2 Hubbards Radio Society Music Festival: Hubbards Waterfront Saturday, August 12 2,000.00$Deferred to June 22 / 17
TOTAL 4,000.00$$0.00
3 Chester Legion Street Parade & BBQ Saturday, July 3 2,000.00$$500.00
3 Chester Yacht Club Junior Sailing Canada Day Chester Harbour Parade of Lights Saturday, July 1 1,000.00$$500.00
3 Chester Art Centre Chester Creates Event (one venue at Skate Park)Saturday, September 9 2,000.00$Deferred to June 22 / 17
3 Chester Merchants Association 9th Annual Gingerbread Competition & Display Nov 18 - Dec 18, 2017 700.00$New June 14 / 17
TOTAL 5,700.00$$1,000.00
5 Wetern Shore Legion Canada Day Legion Walk & Garden Party Saturday, July 1 1,290.00$$1,666.00
5 Western Shore & Area Improvement Assoc.21st Annual Chicken BBQ Saturday, July 1 1,500.00$$1,666.00
5 Western Shore Fire Department 60th Anniversary BBQ, Cake & Fireworks Saturday, July 1 2,000.00$$1,666.00
TOTAL 4,790.00$$4,998.00
6 Forties Community Centre Variety Show with refreshments Sunday, October 29 200.00$$200.00
6 New Ross Legion Canada Day Saturday, July 1 2,000.00$$1,000.00 $1000 deferred to Council Grants
6 Rural Roots Market Education Event with Guest Speakers Sundays, September 17 682.00$Deferred to June 22 / 17
6 New Ross Farmers Association Canada 150 at the New Ross Fair Saturday, August 19 950.00$New June 15 /17
TOTAL 2,882.00$$1,200.00
7 Canaan & District Hall Association Little Red School Day (Canada 150 & Canaan 200th)Saturday, July 15 2,500.00$$2,500.00
TOTAL 2,500.00$$2,500.00
TOTAL REQUESTS $21,872.00 $9,698.00
CANADA 150 GRANT REQUESTS