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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
AGENDA
Thursday,August 30, 2018
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 –August 9,2018
5.COMMITTEE REPORTS:
5.1 Committee of the Whole –August 23, 2018 –Warden Webber
(approval of motions only)
5.2 Committee of the Whole –August 2,2018 –Warden Webber
(receive minutes only)
5.3 Nominating Committee –August 9, 2018 –Councillor Church
(approval of motion only)
5.4 Any other Committees.
6.MATTERS ARISING.
7.CORRESPONDENCE:
7.1 Presentation from Adam Cudmore, Developer for LakeRidge Properties regarding
introduction of their company,accomplishments to date, and review of
plans for the immediate future (appointment at 9:00 a.m.)
7.3 Letter of thanks from the Parish of St. Stephen’s Church dated August 20, 2018
regarding the receipt of a grant to be used for the ongoing work of the Musical
Friends Program.
7.2 Presentation from Valerie White, President of New Ross Community Care Centre
regarding New Ross Community Care Centre affordable housing project.
(appointment at 10:15 a.m.)
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7.4 Letter from Municipality of Barrington to Ministers of Fisheries, Oceans and the
Canadian Coast Guard,Natural Resources,and Environment and Climate Change
and cc’d to NS Municipalities dated August 14, 2018 regarding Offshore Oil and
Gas Exploration.
7.5 Letter from Commissioners for Fire Protection for the District of New Ross to
Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, cc’d to
Warden Webber and Councillor Connors dated August 15, 2018 regarding Forties
Road Fatality on July 13, 2018.
8.NEW BUSINESS:
8.1 Request for Decision prepared by Community Development Department
dated July 5, 2018 regarding System of Fire Inspection –Policy.
8.2 Request for Decision/Direction prepared by Engineering and Public Works
Department dated August 21, 2018 regarding Business Industrial Park –
Infrastructure/Zoning.
9.IN CAMERA:
9.1 Section 22(2)(a) of the MGA –Land Negotiations –New Ross Community Care
Centre.
10.ADJOURNMENT.
APPOINTMENTS
9:00 a.m.Adam Cudmore,Developer for LakeRidge Properties regarding presentation to
Council.
10:15 a.m.Valerie White, President of New Ross Community Care Centre regarding New Ross
Community Care Centre affordable housing project.
Presentation by Adam Cudmore
2018.08.30 Municipality of the District of Chester Meeting of Council
This presentation will cover the following:
1.The Origins of 3239295 Nova Scotia Limited Company
2.The LakeRidge Development including
3.Property Ownership
4.Current Covenant & Easements at LakeRidge
5.Recreational Leases at LakeRidge
6.The Harris Lake Property Owners Association’s Request to Council
7.Our Commitment to the Environmental Protection of Lakeshores
8.Our review and perspective on proposed changes to Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw.
9.Our desire to work with the District of Chester to grow business in your municipality.
The following slides will be shown as visuals:
1.Map of Harris Lake… and other lakes in the immediate area
2.Map of Harris Lake… 3239295 Nova Scotia Limited Company…LakeRidge Development
3.Resident at LakeRidge
4.Privately owned property at LakeRidge being used for recreation
5.Recreational lots for annual lease
6.Leased Recreational Lot showing RV
7.LakeRidge Boat Launch
8.Map of LakeRidge and Laura’s Lane
Harris
Lake
Harris Lake… and several other lakes in the immediate area
LakeRidge
3239295 Nova Scotia Limited Company LakeRidge Development
Residences at LakeRidge
Privately owned property at LakeRidge being used
for recreation
RECREATIONAL LOTS FOR ANNUAL LEASE
Leased Recreational Lot with RV
LakeRidge Boat Launch
LakeRidge
Laura’s Lane
LakeRidge showing Proximity to Laura’s Lane Properties
INVITE
I would like to invite you to come see
our developments in person.
I can be reached at 902.818.8100.
Thank you
for this
opportunity
Commissioners for Fire Protection for the district of New Ross
P.O. Box 150
New Ross, N.S.
B0J2M0
August 15, 2018
Glen Strang, Area Manager
Nova Scotia Department of Transportation & Infrastructure Renewal
449 Jubilee Road
PO Box 409
Bridgewater, NS B4V2X6
Dear Mr. Strang,
RE: July 13, 2018 Forties Road Fatality
As you are likely aware, there was a fatal car accident on the Forties Road, (New Ross) on July 13, 2018.
A Mother died and her two young sons were seriously injured. This is not the first ca r accident/fatality at
this location.
In the summer months the traffic on the Forties road increases tremendously due to cottagers traveling
to their cottages and also parents traveling to Sherbrooke Lake Camp. The Forties road is a direct route
to neighboring communities such as Middleton, New Germany, Bridgewater etc. It is also a main route
for large trucks carrying logs across the upper end of this county. With such a high volume of traffic this
dangerous section of highway needs to be closely investigated in order to come up with a solution to
prevent future accidents.
Over the years there have been three fatalities in that same location as well as numerous other
accidents where vehicles have gone off the highway. Had there been vehicles coming from the other
direction at the same time; the number of fatalities could have been significantly higher.We feel that
this location of highway can only lead to more accidents or fatalities if steps to correct the problem are
not taken.
Lyle Russell Chief of the New Ross Volunteer Fire Department has offered to be contacted if information
is required on the accident or on the site of the accident. He can be reached at 1 -902-689-2778 or email
chief@newrossfire.ca
At this time the Commissioners for Fire Protection for the District of New Ross would like to request a
thorough review of the previously mentioned dangerous section of highway on the Forties Road in New
Ross. We look forward to your response.
Yours truly,
Allan Hiltz
Chairperson of the Commissioners for
Fire Protection for the District of New Ross
cc: Hon. Lloyd Hines (Minister DOTIR), Warden Allen Webber, MLA Hugh MacKay and Councilor Tina
Connors
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Prepared By:Erin Schurman-Kolb Date July 5, 2018
Reviewed By:Tara Maguire, Director Date August 20, 2018
Authorized By:Tammy (Crowder) Wilson Date August 22, 2018
CURRENT SITUATION
The Municipality of the District of Chester does not currently have a System of Fire Inspections in place.
RECOMMENDATION
Give first reading to the “System of Fire Inspections” policy as required by Section 14 of the Nova Scotia
Fire Safety Regulations.
BACKGROUND
Fire inspections have been taking place in the Municipality of Chester for many years without a clear
system in place for the frequency of inspections for specific occupancies.
DISCUSSION
The Nova Scotia Fire Safety Regulations Section 14, states the following;
(1)A municipality must inspect an assembly occupancy (Group A) once every 3 years after the
inspection under Section 13.*
(2)A municipality must carry out a system of fire inspections on all buildings containing the following
occupancies:
a.A residential occupancy (Group C) that has more than 3 units and is not regulated under
the Homes for Special Care Act;
b.A business and personal services occupancy (Group D);
c.A mercantile occupancy (Group E);
d.An industrial occupancy (Group F).
* Nova Scotia Fire Safety Regulations Section 13 outlines when the initial inspection of an assembly
occupancy (Group A) is required to be completed.
The instatement of a Policy Respecting a System of Fire Inspections would continually reinforce the
positive image of the Municipality through leadership in public engagement and communication, and
promote conditions conducive to fostering economic prosperity.
REPORT TO:Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY:Community Development Department
DATE:July 6, 2018
SUBJECT:Fire Inspection Policy
ORIGIN:
2 Request For Decision /Direction
IMPLICATIONS
Policy
A Policy for the System of Fire Inspections will be in place as required by the Nova Scotia Fire Safety
Regulations.
Financial/Budgetary
The municipality currently employs a municipal fire inspector-financial impact should be little to none.
Environmental
N/A
Strategic Plan
N/A
Work Program Implications
This will provide guidance on when specific inspections should be completed and aid in maintaining a
high level of fire and life safety throughout the municipality.
OPTIONS
1.Adopt the draft policy
2.Provide direction for clarifications and direct staff to m ake changes to the draft policy
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Policy Respecting a System of Fire Inspections
COMMUNICATIONS (INTE RNAL/EXTERNAL)
Municipality of the District of Chester
System of
Municipal Fire
Inspections
Policy P-XX
Amended Effective:August 18, 2018
Fees Policy (continued)
Notice of Intention to Amend –First Notice –Council –Second Notice –Effective Date –Page 2
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
SYSTEM OF MUNICIPAL FIRE INSPECTIONS
POLICY P-20
PURPOSE
Section 19 of the Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act requires that a Municipality establish a system of
fire inspections of land and premises which comply with the Nova Scotia Fire Safety Regulations.
Nova Scotia Fire Safety Regulations Section 13 and 14 sets out the requirements for establishing
that System of Inspections for Municipalities. This Policy establishes the System of Inspections as
required by the Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act and accompanying Regulations.
This policy is entitled the “System of Municipal Fire Inspections”.
INTERPRETATION
1)In this Policy;
a)“ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCY (Group A)”means the Assembly Occupancy as defined in
the National Building Code of Canada (2015), as amended from time to time;
b)“BUSINESS and PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPANCY (Group D)”means a Business and
Personal Service Occupancy as defined by the National Building C ode of Canada (2015),
as amended from time to time;
c)“COUNCIL”means the Council of the Municipality of the District of Chester;
d)“FIRE SAFETY ACT” (or “Act”)means “An Act to Promote and Encourage Fire Safety”
Chapter 6 of the Acts of 2002, Nova Scotia, as amended from time to time, and any
other successor legislation;“INSPECTOR”means the Municipal fire inspector(s) for the
Municipality as appointed under the “Act”;
e)“FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS” (or “Regulations”)means the “Regulations Respecting
Fire Safety” made by the Governor in Council pursuant to Section 51 of the Fire Safety
Act, Chapter 6 of the Acts of 2002, Nova Scotia, as amended from time to time;
f)“INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCY (Group F)”means an Industrial Occupancy as defined in
the National Building Code of Canada (2015), as amended from time to time;
g)“INSPECTION”means a Fire and Life Safety Inspection as identified in the “ACT”. An
inspection is the primary inspection of a regulatory scheduled fire and lif e safety
inspection, and for further clarity:
h)“RE-INSPECTION”means a follow-up inspection which is carried out to determine if
deficiencies identified during an inspection have been corrected.
i)“MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY (Group E)”means a Mercantile Occupancy as defined in
the National Building Code (2015), as amended from time to time;
Fees Policy (continued)
Notice of Intention to Amend –First Notice –Council –Second Notice –Effective Date –Page 3
j)“MUNICIPAL FIRE INSPECTOR”means a person appointed by the Municipality as a
Municipal Fire Inspector pursuant to the Fire Safety Act, Chapter 6 of the Acts of 2002,
Nova Scotia, as amended from time to time;
k)“MUNICPALITY”means the Municipality of the District of Chester;
l)“RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY (Group C)”means the Residential Occupancy as defined
in the National Building Code (2015), as amended from time to time;
2)Unless otherwise defined in this policy, terminology that is defined in the "Act" shall have the
same meaning when used in this policy.
3)Unless otherwise defined in this policy, terminology that is defined in the "Code" shall have
the same meaning when used in this policy.
POLICY STATEMENTS
1.Pursuant to Section 19 of the Fire Safety Act, this Policy establishes a “System o f Municipal
Fire Inspections” to provide for compliance with that Act and the Fire Safety Regulations and
that recognizes municipal resources, geography and priorities based upon risk assessment.
Municipal Fire Inspector
2.Pursuant to Section 19 of the Fire Safety Act, Council shall appoint one or more Municipal
Fire Inspectors, whom shall carry out the System of Municipal Fire Inspections in accordance
with the requirements of the Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act and Fire Safety Regulations.
Systems of Inspection
3.Pursuant to Section 2 of this Policy, Council hereby establishes the following System of
Municipal Fire Inspections.
A)Assembly Occupancies (Group A)
i)As per Section 13 of the Fire Safety Regulations one inspection every three (3)
years.
B)Residential Occupancies (Group C)
i)Buildings with more than three (3) units, and not regulated under the “Homes for
Special Care Act”will be inspected every three (3) years, unless the Municipal Fire
Inspector deems that, to reduce risk of fire and loss of life, a mor e frequent
inspection of one or more buildings is required.
C)Business and Personal Service Occupancies (Group D)
i)Buildings will be inspected every five years, unless the Municipal Fire Inspector
deems, that to reduce risk of fire and loss of life, a more frequent inspection of
one or more particular buildings is required.
D)Mercantile Occupancies (Group E)
Fees Policy (continued)
Notice of Intention to Amend –First Notice –Council –Second Notice –Effective Date –Page 4
i)Buildings will be inspected every five (5) years, unless the Municipal Fire Inspector
deems, that to reduce risk of fire and loss of life, a more frequent inspection of
one or more particular buildings is required.
E)Industrial Occupancies-High Hazard (Group F-1)
i)Buildings will be inspected every three (3) years, unless the Municipal Fire
Inspector deems, that to reduce risk of fire and loss of life, a more frequent
inspection of one or more particular buildings is required.
F)Industrial Occupancies-Medium/ Low Hazard (Group F-2/ F-3)
i)Buildings will be inspected every five (5) years, unless the Municipal Fire Inspector
deems, that to reduce risk of fire and loss of life, a more frequent inspection of
one or more particular buildings is required.
4.The schedule of inspections will be commencing in 2018.
5.Where a deficiency or issue has been identified during an inspection required under this
policy, the inspector may conduct re-inspections as deemed necessary to ensure the
outstanding issues, deficiencies or violations are addressed.
6.Occupancies may be inspected more frequently than identified in “Appendix A” if deemed
necessary by the Inspector,in order to reduce the risk of fire or loss of life.
Violations and Inspections by Complaint or Request
7.Inspections may be carried out on any occupancy required under this policy, if deemed
necessary by the inspector upon the receipt of a complaint.
8.To assist in the inspection process, it is preferred that contact information for the
complainant be obtained and kept confidential.
9.Complaints received on any occupancy not identified in Section 4 shall be dealt with in
accordance with the Act and in coordination with the Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshal.
10.Where the inspector deems that a violation or potential violation is a Fire and Life Safety
issue the issue shall be visited within 10 business days of receipt of the compliant.
11.Where the inspector deems that a violation or potential violation is a serious Fire and Life
Safety issue including, but not limited to, exiting, incorrect storage of flammable/
combustible liquids the issue shall be visited within 24 hours upon receipt of the complaint.
12.If violations, or alleged violations for those occupancy that require inspectionsunder this
policy come to the attention of the Municipality the inspector shall investigate the violation.
13.If, during the course of any inspection, the inspector identifies any violation(s) that he/she
feels may present a serious or imminent life safety hazard or a recurring deficiency, they may
act upon such as provided for by the Act. This may include the immediate issuance of an
Order as provided for under the Act.
Fees Policy (continued)
Notice of Intention to Amend –First Notice –Council –Second Notice –Effective Date –Page 5
14.If, after any re-inspection,there are still outstanding deficiencies, the inspector may issue an
Order as provided for under the Act.
Failure to Comply with Order
Summary Conviction
15.Where the owner of a building, land or premises fails to comply with an order to Comply
issued by the Municipal Fire Inspector, the Municipal Fire Inspector may take action as set
out in Section 44 of the Fire Safety Act.
Carrying on Matters not Done by Owner
16.Pursuant to Section 30 of the Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act, where an owner of a building, land
or premises fails to comply with an Order issued by the Municipal Fire Inspector :
a.Where the expenditure required to remedy the violation equal to or less than the
amount prescribed by the Act and regulations,the Municipal Fire Inspector may
carry out or cause to be carried out an Order with the approval of the Fire
Marshal and the warden or Chief Administrative Officer;
b.Where the expenditure required to remedy the violation is greater than $the
amount prescribed by the Act and Regulations, the Municipal Fire Inspector may
request the Minister to approval an order for compliance on a case by case basis.
17.The costs incurred with carrying out the work pursuant to Section 16 shall be recovered in
accordance with Section 30 and 31 of the Nova Scotia Fire Safety Ac t.
Annotation for Official Policy BookReason for Amendment To establish policy for a system of municipal fireinspectionsNotice of Intention to AdoptDate of First Notice at CouncilDate of Second Notice at CouncilEffective Date
I certify that this Policy was amended by Council as indicated above.
______________________________________________________________________________Pamela M. Myra, Municipal Clerk Date
Fees Policy (continued)
Notice of Intention to Amend –First Notice –Council –Second Notice –Effective Date –Page 6