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Minutes of Meeting of Economic Development and Long Range Planning
Committee
11-23
November 21, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Thorne, Deputy Mayor Wilson, Councillor Nelson -
Chairperson, Councillor Brenan - Vice Chairperson, Councillor
Milner, Councillor Maguire, Councillor Bobbitt, Councillor
MacLeod
Staff Present: Scott Hatcher, Chief Administrative Officer, Jason Thorne,
Community Services Director
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by: Councillor Milner
Seconded by: Councillor Bobbitt
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 #10-23
Moved by: Councillor Brenan
Seconded by: Councillor MacLeod
THAT the minutes of meeting 10-23 be approved as circulated.
Motion Carried
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4. DELEGATIONS
5. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES
5.a ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE.
5.b SUSSEX POPULATION GROWTH STRATEGY:
5.b.1 COVENTRY WALK SUBDIVISION
CAO Hatcher reviews with the Committee the progress of the Coventry
Walk Subdivision Phase 3.
- 20 of 24 foundations are now installed.
- Work continues on erecting the superstructure on each of the new
homes.
- Approximately 8 families are now living in the subdivision.
5.c ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
CAO Hatcher advises that the Town awaits the necessary equipment to
complete the installation of the 2 new chargers slated for Jubilee Hall on
Perry Street.
5.d FLOOD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
There was nothing new to report at this time.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.a KINGS REGIONAL SERVICE COMMISSION
6.a.1 KINGS RSC - NOVEMBER 14, 2023 BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Mayor Thorne reviews with Committee the results of the November 14,
2023 KRSC Board meeting. A lengthy discussion takes place on the
Commissions failure to reach consensus to approve a 2024 operating
budget. One topic highlighted was the voting held on November 14,
2023 on the reconsideration of the Sussex Regional Library as a
regional facility.
There is a review of what options there now are, given there is no 2024
budget, and what is now perceived as a Commission without direction
and authority to undertake the mandated services.
Mayor Thorne as the current Commission Chair as well as Commission
staff are arranging a meeting with the Minister of Local G, r4ment to
discuss a path forward that will include discussions g�suspicionoft e
Board and the appointment of a trustee. There are many -difficult
discussions moving forward.
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6.a.2 KRSC BUILDING AND PANNING REPORT - OCTOBER 2023
Information received and filed by the Committee.
6.a.3 KRSC OCTOBER 2023 SOLID WASTE REPORT
Information received and filed by the Committee.
6.a.4 2023 KRSC - BUDGET QUESTIONS VALLEY WATERS
The Committee reviewed a letter from Valley Waters CAO directed to
the Kings Regional Service Committee questioning the 2024 budget of
the KRSC sent for 45 -day consultation by the Commission to the 4
Regional Stakeholders. A lengthy discussion on the tone of the letter
related to Sussex and the Committee's view that the language used by
the Valley Waters CAO is grossly out of line.
6.a.5 KRSC - RESPONSE TO VALLEY WATERS
CAO Hatcher and Mayor Thorne review the various answers provided
to Valley Waters by the KRSC. A lengthy discussion takes place on the
issues and position taken by Valley Waters relating to Regional
corporation.
6.b MULTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF SUSSEX
6.b.1 MAS - OCTOBER 2023 NEWSLETTER
Deputy Mayor Wilson highlights the work undertaken by the
Multicultural Association of Sussex and their fall newsletter. Deputy
Mayor Wilson indicates that MAS held their annual general meeting in
late October. The meeting was well attended.
MAS held a Diwali Festival of Lights earlier in the month and the event
was well attended.
The Multicultural Association of Sussex continues to look for new
board members and are encouraged that 2 new members will join the
MAS board.
6.c LETTER - FOREST DALE HOME INC, RIVERSIDE ALBERT - HOUSING
STRATEGY
CAO Hatcher reviews with Committee the correspondence received from
Forest Dale Home Inc. and the request by Executive Director, Patrick
Kemp, to speak to Sussex on their work on developing the Riverside
Albert housing strategy.
A brief discussion followed. The Committee believes that Town
Adminsitration should make contact and discuss the housing strategy.
Town Adminsitration will report back to the Committee on their request.
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7 SCHEDULE FOR NEXT MEETING DECEMBER 12, 2023 7:OOPM
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor MacLeod
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Wilson
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