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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
AGENDA
Thursday, August 10, 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 – July 27, 2017
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
5.1 Committee of the Whole – August 3, 2017 – Warden Webber
5.2 REMO Advisory Committee – May 15, 2017 (Information only)
5.3 Nominating Committee – August 3, 2017 – Councillor Barkhouse
5.4 Any other Committees.
6. MATTERS ARISING (if any).
7. CORRESPONDENCE:
7.1 Presentation by Jim Key, Employment Solutions Society (9:00 a.m.).
7.2 Presentation by Paula Harmon, Gardens of Grace, regarding proclamation to have
buildings in community lit on October 15 for International Pregnancy and Infant
Loss Awareness Day (9:20 a.m.).
8. NEW BUSINESS:
8.1 Correspondence dated July 24, 2017 from NS DOTIR regarding three-year cost
share agreement for subdivision streets.
8.2 Request for Decision dated August 2, 2017 from Returning Officer and Municipal
Clerk regarding upcoming Special Election for District 1.
8.3 Request for Decision dated August 3, 2017 from Finance Department regarding
Village Outside Area Fire Boat Rate.
8.4 Council Grant Application from Chester Volunteer Fire Department for $2,500.
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9. IN CAMERA.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
ARRANGED APPOINTMENTS
9:00 a.m. Jim Key, Employment Solutions Society
9:20 a.m. Paula Harmon, Gardens of Grace
Employment Solutions Society
www.empsolutions.ca
NOVA SCOTIA WORKS
CENTRES
Nova Scotia Works employment services centres:
•Help all Nova Scotians meet their full employment potential
•Help Nova Scotians understand, prepare for, and fill the
needs of the province’s job market.
•Help businesses recruit, manage and develop the talent
they need to be more productive here at home and around
the world.
•Help communities develop well-balanced local labour
markets
Nova Scotia Works Centres
Nova Scotia Works Centres
Locations
Main Office – 215 Dominion Street, Bridgewater NS
Hubbards – Aspotogan Heritage Trust -10 Pte. Richard
Green Lane
Chester – Our Health Centre 3769 Hwy 3,
Liverpool – 176 Main Street
Services include:
•Cover letter and resume development
•Labour market information
•Career Cruising
•Career exploration and decision making
•Interview preparation
•Job trends and job search
•Support to apply for Funding and Programs
Nova Scotia Works Centres
EMPLOYMENT
PROGRAMS
•Skills Development -A provincially managed employment
program that provides financial assistance to unemployed
eligible participants who require specific skills training to access
employment opportunities
•Fast Forward -This program provides an opportunity for
individuals who are in receipt of regular Employment Insurance
benefits to attend approved training
•Job Creation Partnership - Is an employment program designed
to support projects that will provide eligible participants with
meaningful work experience that will improve their
employment prospects
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
•Self Employment -provides entrepreneurial support and
financial assistance to eligible unemployed participants starting
their own business.
•START - is an employment program that encourages employers
to hire unemployed Nova Scotians requiring work experience
resulting in good jobs for Nova Scotians and good employees
for employers.
Support for Apprentices is also available through Employment Nova
Scotia.
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
EMPLOYER SERVICES
Employer Services Offered
Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centres
offer an integrated bundle of employment services
to help Nova Scotian's understand, prepare for and
meet the needs of the provincial labour market
Centres also provide services to aid businesses in
recruiting, managing and developing the talent they
require to be more productive in our changing
economy
Nova Scotia
Businesses
Developing
Employees
Retaining
Employees
Access to Information Access to Information
and Supports
Hiring Workers
Finding Workers
HR Opportunities
Employer Engagement
Staff is available to talk with you about your
employment needs and career goals
Drop In or call for an appointment at any
Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre