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Committee of the W hole
AGENDA
Thursday,July 4, 2019
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.–9:00 A.M.)
4.MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
4.1.Committee of the Whole –June 19, 2019
4.2.Committee of the Whole –June 20, 2019
5.PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:
5.1 Presentation from Shelley Rafuse, Lunenburg Pride regarding Municipality of the
District of Chester’s Flag Flying Policy (appointment at 9:15 a.m.)
6.MATTERS ARISING.
7.POLICY DEVELOPMENT/REVIEW.
8.CORRESPONDENCE.
9.NEW BUSINESS:
9.1 Request for Decision prepared by Community Development Department dated
June 21, 2019 regarding New Road Name Assignment “Sea Oaks Lane”.
9.2 Request for Decision prepared by Finance Department dated June 24, 2019
regarding Reduction of Taxes under Policy P-23.
9.3 Request for Decision prepared by Finance Department dated June 24, 2019
regarding Village of Chester –Village Area Rate, Outside Area Fire Rate and Fire
Boat Rate.
9.4 Director of Community Development -2019-20 Quarterly Report (April to June
2019).
Page 2 of 2
9.5 Information Report prepared by Solid Waste Department dated June 26, 2019
regarding Waste Collection Services.
10.IN CAMERA:
10.1 Section 22(2) (a) of the Municipal Government Act –Land Negotiations.
11.ADJOURNMENT.
APPOINTMENT
9:15 a.m.Shelley Rafuse, Lunenburg Pride regarding Municipality of the
District of Chester’s Flag Flying Policy.
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Prepared By:Sylvia Dixon, Development and
Planning Technician
Date 2019-06-21
Reviewed By:Tara Maguire, Director of
Community Development
Date 2019-06-24
Authorized By:Dan McDougall, CAO Date 2019-06-28
CURRENT SITUATION
A private shared right-of-way off the Martins Point Road in Martins Point (map attached) that services
three residential buildings requires a name. The proposed name is “Sea Oaks Lane”.
It is of note, property owners, Al and Christina Sannes, would like the private right of way to remain
unnamed but have submitted a road name if the private driveway must be named. In summary, two of the
four property owners have signed a road name petitio n. While the other two of the four property owners
have requested to not be included in the naming process and have stated that they would agree with the
road name suggested by the other property owners.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Municipal Council approve the road name “Sea Oaks Lane”.
BACKGROUND
A private shared driveway that services three residential buildings requires a name. One building does not
have an address and the other two are addressed as 281 and 283 Martins Point Road. Property owner,
John Cleveland, has requested that a civic address is assigned to his cottage, currently without an address.
He has confirmed that his access to his property is by way of the shared private driveway. This driveway
currently provides access to two residential dwellings, addressed as 281 and 283 Martins Point Road.
Please refer to the attached map for reference. When there are three or more addressable properties
using an unnamed shared right-of-way/driveway, the Nova Scotia Civic Address Users Guide states that
this point of access must be named. According to the Municipal Policy, Civic Numbering Policies –New
Road Name and Road Name Changes, the Civic Address Co -Ordinator follows provincial guides for civic
addressing and that a road name is suggest ed following a majority agreement (66.6%) from the land
owners that access their properties by the shared right -of-way. The Chester Municipal Civic Addressing
By-law defines a Private Road as a “…any street, road, lane, bridge or other thoroughfare accessi ble to
motor vehicles which is not a street as defined in subsection (6) and which serves as a principal vehicular
access to three or more dwelling units or buildings”.
REPORT TO:Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY:Community Development Department
DATE:July 4, 2019
SUBJECT:New Road Name Assignment
ORIGIN:Civic Address Request for a Third
Address on a Private Driveway
2 Request For Decision /Direction
In this instance, three residential homes use this private access. Two of the resident s have signed a
petition for naming this access to “Sea Oaks Lane”. Although residents, Al and Christina Sannes, would like
this access to remain unnamed. Please refer to the attached letter from Al and Christina Sannes. While the
other two of the four property owners have requested not be included in the naming process and have
stated that they would agree with the road name suggested by the other property owners.
Al and Christina Sannes believe that John Cleveland could use an Old Martins Point Hauling R oad instead
of the shared private driveway. Current provincial mapping does not include this road. For additional
reference, please refer to the attached map with the air photos and current roads for the area in question.
DISCUSSION
There are no similar road names to Sea Oaks lane within Chester Municipality or Lunenburg County. The
only other similar name in Nova Scotia is Sea Oats Drive in Kings Head, Pictou County. Sea Oaks Lane is a
unique road name within the municipality.
The closest sounding names in the Municipality of Chester are:
-Sea Glass Dr, Simms Settlement
-Sea Hawk Lane, Deep Cove
-Seabreeze Lane, Chester Basin
-Seacrest Lane, Northwest Cove
-Seafarers Way, Northwest Cove
-Seaside Lane, East Chester
Comments received for “Sea Oaks Lane”:
-District 5 Councillor –Councillor Abdella Assaff: no objection with the proposed name
-Municipal Engineer –Matthew Davidson: no objection with the proposed name
-Western Shore Fire Dept.–Chief Jamie Hatt: no objection with the proposed n ame
IMPLICATIONS
Policy
Policy P-44 –New Road Names and Road Name Changes
Financial/Budgetary
A new road sign (with accessory materials) will be purchased and posted by the Engineering &Public
Works Department.
Environmental
N/A
Strategic Plan
N/A
Work Program Implications
N/A
3 Request For Decision /Direction
OPTIONS
1.Municipal Council can approve the road name “Sea Oaks Lane”.
2.Municipal Council can decide not to approve the name and direct staff to assign a name of
Council’s choosing.
3.Municipal Council can defer a decision until more information is received
ATTACHMENTS
1.Petitions Received
2.Location Map of the Shared Private Driveway
3.Aerial Imagery Map
4.Policy P-44 –New Road Names and Road Name Changes
COMMUNICATIONS (INTE RNAL/EXTERNAL)
1.Letter from Property Owners Al and Christine Sannes
4 Request For Decision /Direction
PETITIONS RECEIVED
Request to not be included in selecting a road name
Email from property owners John and Darlene Cleveland
5 Request For Decision /Direction
Request for a road name of Sea Oaks Lane
Signed petition from property owner Catherine Hutchison
6 Request For Decision /Direction
Request to not be included in selecting a road name
Signed petition from property owners Cam and Donna Larocque
7 Request For Decision /Direction
Request for a road name of Sea Oaks Lane
Signed petition from property owner Christina and Al Sannes
8 Request For Decision /Direction
LETTER RECEIVED FROM PROPERTY OWNERS CHR ISTINA AND AL SANNES
Request to not change civic addressing
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Civic AddressNew Private Road Name RequiredRoadDrivewayBuilding FootprintProperty BoundaryWaterbody
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New Private Road Name Proposed:Sea Oaks Lane
Civic Addressing Update
Proposed Name:Sea Oaks Lane
Address: New Private Road Name Proposed: Sea Oaks LaneCommunity: Martins PointPID: 60704145, 60704137, 60498797, 60498789, 60479433, 60498771, 60498763AAN: 10727898, 10727901, 02024233, 08224684, 08224692, 08224692, 08224692Fire Dept: Western Shore Fire Dept.Description: New Private Road Name Requirement.
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Sources:Digital Base Map Data from Service N ova Scotia andMunicipal Relations
Prepared by the Municipality of the District of Chester
Coordinate System/Datum: UTM NAD83 CSRS ZONE20N
Map Disclaim er:Information shown on these drawings is compiledfrom numerous sources and may not be complete oraccurate. The Municipality of the District of Chester isnot responsible for any erro rs, omissions ordeficiencies in these drawings. Date printed do es notreflect date ofdata.
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From Date: N /ATo Da te : N/ADate Printed: 19/06/24
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^_New Civic Address
Civic AddressRoadBuilding FootprintProperty Boundary
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Digital Folders Entry ID:900367
Status: Ex istsProject ID: N/AClassification #: N/A
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Scale: 1:2,500
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Sources:Digital Base Map Data from Service N ova Scotia andMunicipal Relations
Prepared by the Municipality of the District of Chester
Coordinate System/Datum: UTM NAD83 CSRS ZONE20N
Map Disclaim er:Information shown on these drawings is compiledfrom numerous sources and may not be complete oraccurate. The Municipality of the District of Chester isnot responsible for any erro rs, omissions ordeficiencies in these drawings. Date printed do es notreflect date ofdata.
Actual Map Size: w 11" x h 8.5"
REQUEST FOR DECISIO N
Prepared By:Malcolm Pitman, CPA, CA, Director
of Finance
Date June 24, 2019
Reviewed By:Dan McDougall, CAO Date June 24, 2019
Authorized By:Dan McDougall, CAO Date June 24, 2019
CURRENT SITUATION
A property owner has submitted a request in writing for a reduction in taxes as their prop erty was destroyed
by fire. The property is 109 East Side Martins River road, Martins River, AAN 02437597. Section 69A of the
Municipal Government Act provides that Council may, by policy, provide for a reduction in taxes payable, to
the extent that Council considers appropriate, and reimburse any overpayment because of the reduction.
Under policy P-23, upon request from the Treasurer, the Director of Assessment shall value the property to
provide the current assessment value to be used to calculate the amount of taxes to write off.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve a reduction in 2017-18 taxes payable for assessment account number 02437597 in the
amount of $191.68 and 2018-19 taxes payable for assessment account number 02437597 in the amount of
$1,043.43, for a total tax reduction of $1,235.11.This tax reduction amount is based upon pro-rating the 2017-
18 taxes using the revised assessment value from the date of destruction (Jan. 20, 2018)to the end of the tax
year and using the full year for the 2018-19 tax reduction.This tax reduction will be written off to allowance
for uncollectible taxes 01-00-000-451100.
BACKGROUND
As required by policy,a written request was received from the property owner Bonnie Kennedy (attached).
Under policy P-23, upon receipt of the written request, The Director of Finance/Treasurer requests Property
Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC)to conduct an inspection of the property and provide a revised opinion
as to its value.A letter was received from PVSC with a revised opinion of 2018 value of $104,000 (attached)
versus the assessed value of $206,700 for 2017-18 and $208,500 for 2018-19.
DISCUSSION
Based upon the revised opinion of value,there is a reduction in assessment value of $102,700 for 2017-18 and
$104,500 for 2018-19. This reduction has been applied against the rates to be charged.The rates to be
charged of $0.9985 (2017-18 $0.9595)includes the general tax rate of .0705,fire protection tax rate of 0.17
(2017-18 $0.15),the solid waste area rate of 0.1215 (2017-18 $0.1015) and the street lighting rate of $0.003
(2017-18 $0.003).
REPORT TO:Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY:Finance Department
DATE:July 4,2019
SUBJECT:Reduction of Taxes under policy P-23
ORIGIN:
2 Request For Decisio n
Since the fire occurred on January 20, 2018,294 days into the year,it would be fair to base the 2017-18 tax
reduction upon pro-rating the taxes from the date of destruction to the end of the tax year.This would be
$102,700/100 x $0.9595 X 71 / 365 =$191.68.
The property owner sold the property in May 2019, but had paid the taxes for the years that a tax reduction is
being requested, the years ending March 2018 and March 2019.
Other options for the tax reduction approved could be for some other amount that Council considers
appropriate.
IMPLICATIONS
Policy –n/a.
Financial/Budgetary –Reduction of the allowance may increase uncollectible taxes expense for the year
Environmental –n/a
Strategic Plan –n/a
Work Program Implications -n/a
OPTIONS
1.Approve the recommended tax reduction of $1,235.11 (2017-18 $191.68 plus 2018-19 $1,043.43)
2.Approve the reduction to the extent that Council considers appropriate
REFERENCES
Municipal Government Act section 69A
Policy P-23
COMMUNICATIONS (INTE RNAL/EXTERNAL)
Internal –n/a
External-the property owner
Property Va I uation Services
A Duly valued Nova Scolia
May 22, 2019
Angela Schnare
Revenue Administrator
Finance
Municipality of Chester
PO Box 369
151 King Street, Chester NS BOJ 1J0
15 Arlington Place, Suite 6 Tel 1.902.893.5800
Truro NS 1.800.380.7775
132N OG9 Fax 1.902.893.6101
1.888.339.4555
Re: Fire Damaged Property: AAN 02437597, Albert M. & Bonnie Kennedy,
109 East Side Martin's River Road, Martin's River
Dear Angela,
www.pvsc.ca
We have been advised that the above referenced property sustained significant fire damage on January
20, 2018.
The Municipal Government Act (MGA) 1998, c. 18, s.1 provides at s. 69A that a municipal council may, by
policy, provide for reduction or re -imbursement of taxes payable in cases of property destroyed or
damaged by fire. This section of the MGA sets out that Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC)
provide a new opinion of value reflecting the damage or destruction upon request of the Clerk, to
support such a policy.
Further to your request respecting the above referenced property, please find below a revised opinion
of value reflecting damage or destruction for taxation purposes pursuant to the municipality's policy in
this regard. Pursuant to the legislation, the revised value below will not be reflected on the current year
assessment roll.
If you have any questions or require anything further, please contact me at (902) 919-2055.
Sincerely,
Michael Mus,ycsyn
Regional Manager
Property Valuation Services Corporation
Revised opinion of
2018 Assessed Value Class
Value Reflecting Class
Damage or Destruction
use for tax purposes)
221,500 Residential (01) 104,000 Residential (01)
If you have any questions or require anything further, please contact me at (902) 919-2055.
Sincerely,
Michael Mus,ycsyn
Regional Manager
Property Valuation Services Corporation
Municipality Of The District Of Chester.
From Stuart Hirtle Fire Chief Martins River Fire Dept.
7533 Highway #3 Martins River Lun Co NS.
BOJ-2EO
On January 20 2018 At 4.50 Am The Martins River Fire Dept
Recieved A House Fire Call At 109 East Side Martins River
Owned By Bonnie Kennedy. The Fire Badly Destroyed The
In Side Of The Two Story Home -We Had Called In Mutal Aid
At The Start And There Was Five Departments There For The
Total Of 10 Hrs All.The Owner Bonnie Kennedy Could Not
Return Back To Her Home To Live Because Of The Fire
Damage To The Home. Then I Had Called NS Power To
Come And Remove The Power From The House Because Of
All The Damage From The Fire. Now The Municipality Has
On File When A Permit Was Taken Out For The Removel Of
The House From The Intack Insurance.
If There Is Any Other Questions For Me To Answer You Can
Call Me On My Cell #942-275-8458.
Thanks Stuart Hirtle.
REQUEST FOR DECISION
Prepared By:Malcolm Pitman, CPA, CA, Director
of Finance
Date June 24, 2019
Reviewed By:Dan McDougall, CAO Date June 25, 2019
Authorized By:Dan McDougall, CAO Date June 25, 2019
CURRENT SITUATION
MODC has received from the Chester Village Commission their 2019-20 Operating and Capital Budget as
approved by the Village Commission on May 8,2019. MODC Council is required to set the Village
Commission rate, the Outside Fire rate and the Outside Fire Boat rate.
RECOMMEN DATION
That Municipal Council confirm the Village Commission area rate at 15.17 cents per $100 of assessment
for the purposes of tax collection.
That Municipal Council set the Village of Chester outside area fire rate at 7.40 cents per $100 of
assessment.
And
That Municipal Council set the fire boat area rate at 7.1 cents per $100 of assessment.
BACKGROUND
Village Commission rate
Per Section 441 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA)a Village Commission may delegate, with
consent of the municipal council, its powers of tax collection. Clause 5 of Section 441(MGA) states that in
such instances the Municipality is to collect the amount to be levied in the same manner as if the amount
were an area rate.
Outside Fire Rate
Per Clause 2(a) of the Fire Contract with the Village of Chester, the Municipality is to pay to the Village
Commission the amount required for fire protection to the outside area, through the establishment of an
area rate. The area rate shall be calculated by dividing the operating budget by the outside and village
area assessment. Clause 2(B) states that the area rate established for the outside area shall not be greater
than the area rate established for the Village.As per Clause 2(c) of the Fire Contract the Municipality may
agree to fund capital, and the rate shall be calculated in the same manner as the operating rate.
REPORT TO:Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY:Finance Department
DATE:July 4, 2019
SUBJECT:Village of Chester –Village Area Rate,
Outside Area Fire Rate and Fire Boat
Rate
ORIGIN:Chester Village Commission
2 Request For Decision
On May 8, 2019,the Village Commission approved the 2018-19 Operating and Capital Budget. The Fire
Rate established for both the Village and Outside Area is $0.074 per $100 of assessment (7.40 cents/$100)
and includes capital.
The Village Commission Budget includes capital for the Fire Department in the amount of $45,500 and
transfers to capital reserves of $150,000 for total fire department capital budget of $195,500. MODC is
being asked to approve this as part of the Fire Rate.
Fire Boat Rate
The 2018-19 budget includes an amount of $9,400 for the fire boat.The islands’ assessment for 2019-20 is
$13,247,000.
This rate is separate from the outside fire rate and is specifically applied to all islands in Mahone Bay in
MODC. The island assessments do not get charged the outside fire rate of $0.074.This rate is not included
in the agreement with the Village of Chester to provide fire protection to outside areas in Districts 1, 3
and 7, as the fire boat rate and fire protection is also applied to islands in districts 4 and 5. Also, it does
not follow clause 2(b) of the agreement that states the area rate established for the outside area shall not
be greater than the area rate established for the Village as, in the past, the fire boat rate has been greater
than the area rate.
DISCUSSION
Village Commission rate
The Village Commission Rate is to be established as an Ar ea Rate as per the Municipal Government
Act (Section 441)
Outside Fire Rate
The Fire Rate requested by the Village Commission meets the requirements specified in the Fire
Contract between MODC and the Village Commission. MODC is being asked to fund capital
within the budget approved.The Fire Rate proposed is 7.40 cents. This is the same as for the 2018-19
fiscal year.
Two years ago,MODC Council approved an outside fire rate of 6.48 cents.In 2015-16 the same rate of
6.48 enabled the establishment of reserves to fund capital. This was done to lessen the impact in any one
year when MODC is asked to fund Fire Fighting Equipment which is exclusive to fire protection in the
outside area.The fire reserve balance is $91,103.This could be used to reduce the recommended rate of
7.4 cents.
Fire Boat Rate
Although, the fire boat not specifically included in the agreement with the Village of Chester, it has been
the practice to charge this rate and forward the funds to the Villa ge to fund this protection. Based upon
Boat Committee minutes it had been agreed to apply a rate to all island within Mahone Bay in MODC to
fund this service.The assessment of the islands is $13,247,000, therefore the budget of $9,400 requires a
rate of 7.1 cents per $100 of assessment.
3 Request For Decision
The Fire Rate proposed is 7.1 cents. This is down from the 9.5 cents set in the 2018-19 fiscal year.The
budget of $9,400 is a decrease of $4,124 over 2018-19 and this decrease is due to the removal of a
budget item for a pump.
IMPLICATIONS
Policy –n/a
Financial/Budgetary
MODC is required to make payment for fire protection services on a semi -annual basis (July and
December). MODC has collected fire payments for the outside area on the interim tax bills based
upon the 2018-19 rate. The final tax bill will be adjusted to account for the new rate (2019-20).
Environmental –n/a
Strategic Plan –n/a
Work Program Implications -n/a
OPTIONS
Two options for the outside fire rate:
1.Approve the rate of 7.40 cents per $100 of assessment as noted in the Village’s budget.
2.Utilize a portion or all the reserve created in 16-17 and approve a lower rate.
ATTACHMENTS
–Village of Chester –Clerk Treasurers’ report on 2019-20 budget (Chester Annual Report) (Word)
–Village budget 2019-20 rates (Excel)
-Village of Chester Budget 2019-20 (PDF)
COMMUNICATIONS (INTE RNAL/EXTERNAL)
Internal –n/a
External-The Area Rates (Village Commission and Fire Rate) will b e published on MODC’s website.
Village of Chester
2019/20 Budget
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DENNIS EGYEDY
CLERK TREASURER’S REPORT
Village of Chester
2019/20 Budget
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Forecast 2018/19 2019/20
Revenue $$
Taxation 857,263 858,600
Government Transfers 1,540 1,500
MODC Fire Boat 13,595 9,400
Extraordinary Revenue 2,962 0
EMC Rental 21,731 21,636
Eastlink Rental 2,300 2,300
HST Offset 2,680 2,500
Reserve Transfers 0 27,514
Total 902,071 923,450
93%
3%3%1%5%5%
2019/20 Revenue by Percentage
Taxation
Government Transfers
MODC Fire Boat
Extraordinary Revenue
EMC Rental
Eastlink Rental
HST Offset
Reserve Transfers
Village of Chester
2019/20 Budget
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Forecast 2018/19 2019/20
Expenses $$
General Government 99,550 119,600
Lido Pool 84,492 66,600
Public Works 88,400 74,900
Protective Services 27,912 42,500
Fire Administration 164,898 195,700
Fire Equipment 114,015 127,700
Fire Boat 6,550 9,400
Fire Building & General 49,921 51,550
Total 635,738 687,950
17%
10%
11%
6%28%
19%
1%8%
2019/20 Expenditures by Percentage
General Government
Lido Pool
Public Works
Protective Services
Fire Administration
Fire Equipment
Fire Boat
Fire Building General
Village of Chester
2019/20 Budget
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NOTES:
Revenue
Most of the Village revenue, 93% is obtained through residential and commercial taxation. The
residential assessment for 2019/20 is estimated at $348,581,800 which represents an increase of
$8,163,600; however, the commercial assessment is estimated at $23,907,600 which represents a
decrease of $429,600. Therefore, the net assessment increase for the village is $7,734,000. Based
on the tax rate for last year of $0.1517 there is an increase in revenue of $11,732.47.
There was an increase in the assessment for the “Outside Fire Area” of $14,239,400.Based on the
2018/19 tax rates,revenue will increase by $10,537.16.
The EMC rental has consistently shown a surplus due to the mortgage being paid out in 2015. In
2018/19 a surplus of $16,713.18 was added to the EMC Reserve account which currently stands at
$39,152.62 as of April 1, 2019.
There has been an assessment decrease for the islands within MODC in the amount of $1,063,800.
This decrease has resulted in lower fire boat revenue of $4,195.
Expenditures
The greatest increase in expenses has been identified in the Fire Administration, an increase of
$30,802.The “In Lieu of Fundraising”account was reinstated with $15,000. Village administration
is now charging 50% of the costs for general government salaries,expenses, equipment, audit, and
legal fees to fire administration.Similarly, there has been an increase $20,050 in General
Government as a result of higher salaries and IT Support/Website costs.
Capital
The Capital Budget includes expenditures for the fire department equipment at a cost of $45,500.
The building housing the antique fire truck will be insulated this year at a cost of $10,000. Funding
for this project will be transferred from the Building Reserve.
Reserves
As of March 31st, 2019,the Village has a total of $1,105,524 in five reserve accounts for such items
as Fire Vehicles, Buildings, Operating Surplus, Lido Pool, and Emergency Health Services.This year
there will be a transfer of $150,000 to the Truck Reserve and $30,000 to the Lido Pool Reserve.
Village of Chester 2019-20 Rates
2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
Fire Operations Outside 0.0407 $149,240.36 0.0490 $183,343.79 0.0460 $176,558.86 0.0460 $182,491.25
Fire Operations Village 0.0407 $143,023.63 0.0490 $177,634.35 0.0460 $167,468.70 0.0460 $171,345.12
$292,263.99 $360,978.35 $344,027.56 $353,836.37
Fire Capital Outside
Fire Capital Village 0.0310 $115,993.01 0.0280 $107,470.60 0.0280 $111,081.63
0.0310 $112,381.05 0.0280 $101,937.50 0.0280 $104,297.03
$228,374.06 $209,408.08 $215,378.66
Fire Total Outside 0.0800 $299,336.80 0.0740 $284,029.46 0.0740 $293,572.88
Fire Total Village 0.0800 $290,015.60 0.0740 $269,406.18 0.0740 $275,642.15
$569,215.03
General Government 0.0871 $306.076.62 0.0728 $263,914.20 0.0777 $282,876.48 0.0777 $289,424.64
0.1278 $598,340.61 0.1528 $853,266.60 0.1517 $836,312.12 0.1517 $858,639.67
NOTES:
Fire Boat The cost for the fire boat and its equipment is not taxed to the Village of Chester rate payers nor
to the rate payers in the outside service area. The boat is paid for by the rate payers of the islands 2019/20 - $9,400
Village of Chester Budget 2019-2020
Budget Actual Budget
18/19 18/19 19/20
Approved May 8, 2019
Motion # 19-028
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Revenue
4100 Taxation 836,312.00 857,263.00 858,600.00
4110 Rental In come - EMC 21,731.00 21,636.00
4116 Rental Income - Eastink 2,300.00 2,300.00 2,300.00
4140 Interest Earned
4170 Transfer from Reserves
Building 10,000.00
Operating 17,514.00
4201 HST Offset 2,680.00 2,500.00
4220 Extraordinary Revenue 2,962.00
4225 Transfer from Other Governments 1,540.00 1,500.00
Gov of Canada - Lifeguard)
4600 MODC Fireboat 13,524.00 13,595.00 9,400.00
TOTAL 852,136.00 902,071.00 923,450.00
Approved May 8, 2019
Motion # 19-028
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Village of Chester Budget 2019-2020
5910 Maintenance and Operations
Budget Actual Budget
5915 Lido Repairs
18/19 18/19 19/20
5925
Expenditures
3,500.00 3,268.00 3,500.00
5935
Commissioners
20,000.00 30,753.00 20,200.00
5450 Annual Public Meeting 350.00 20.00
2,000.00
5477 Honorariums 4,150.00 5,951.00 5,200.00
5496 Election Expense
1 $ 65,900.00
237.00 300.00
SUB -TOTAL 4,500.00 1 6,208.00 5,500.00
Administration
5250 Office Rent 6,200.00 6,200.00 9,100.00
5435 Audit 2,500.00 2,500.00 3,000.00
5440 Salaries and Benefits 35,000.00 33,480.00 50,000.00
5445 Office Supplies & Expenses 2,000.00 1,708.00 2,000.00
5455 Advertising 2,500.00 2,724.00 2,500.00
5460 Memberships and Dues 1,500.00 1,462.00 1,500.00
5465 Travel and Training 3,500.00 2,859.00 4,000.00
5470 Bank Charges 500.00 370.00 500.00
5472 Consultants - Other 13,267.00 1,000.00
5475 Legal 5,250.00 2,178.00 4,000.00
5476 Medical Insurance 18,000.00 5,328.00 8,000.00
5480 Office Phone and Internet 2,000.00 2,496.00 2,000.00
5481 IT Support and Website 8,000.00 8,146.00 14,000.00
5490 Insurance 10,500.00 6,237.00 10,500.00
5495 Office Equipment 4,000.00 4,387.00 2,000.00
Sub -Total 1 $ 101,450.00 ''F$7 93,342.00 1 $ 114,100.00
Lido Pool
5910 Maintenance and Operations 20,000.00 18,938.00 20,000.00
5915 Lido Repairs 20,000.00 29,409.00 20,000.00
5925 Insurance 3,500.00 3,268.00 3,500.00
5935 Life Guards & Apparel 20,000.00 30,753.00 20,200.00
5940 Supervisor/Security 1,500.00 1,173.00 2,000.00
5945 Taxes 900.00 951.00 900.00
Sub -total 1 $ 65,900.00 T $ 84,492.00 1 $ 66,600.00
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1) General Government Total 1 $ 251,350.00 1 $ 292,892.00 1 $ 283,600.00
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Budget Actual Budget
18/19 18/19 19/20
Beautification/Events
5565 Flower/Baskets 20,000.00 18,430.00 20,000.00
5570 Wreaths 2,500.00 2,360.00 2,500.00
5582 Celebrations 10,000.00
Sub -Total 22,500.00 20,790.00 32,500.00
Operations
5575 Waste Collections 13,500.00 11,470.00 16,200.00
5585 Property Maintenance 3,000.00 1,278.00 3,000.00
5586 Summer Student 2,000.00
5587 Utility Expense (Water Study) 38,117.00
5591 Signage (Welcome) 100.00 42.00 3,600.00.
5593 Rink Liner 100.00
5960 Washrooms 15,000.00 14,467.00 15,000.00
Sub -Total 31,600.00 65,374.00 397900.00
Jib Lot
5405 Jib Lot Maintenance 1,500.00 1,656.00 1,900.00
5410 Land Taxes 300.00 473.00 500.00
5415 Water Lot Taxes 100.00 107.00 100.00
Sub -Total 1,900.00 2,236.00 2,500.00
Protection
5501 Street Lights 11,000.00 7,816.00 9,000.00
5526 Repair & Maintenance 1,000.00
5540 Crossing Guard - Wages 12,500.00 12,634.00 12,500.00
Sub -Total 23,500.00 20,450.00 22,500.00
1) General Government Total 1 $ 251,350.00 1 $ 292,892.00 1 $ 283,600.00
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Emergency Services (EMC)
5705 Maintenance & Repairs 2,628.00 3,000.00
5707 Site Remediation 12,000.00
5710 Insurance 956.00 1,000.00
5715 Taxes 3,864.00 4,000.00
5730 Bank Charges 14.00
2) Emergency Services (EMC) Total 7,462.00 20,000.00
Fire Services
Commission/Administration
5210 Salaries, Wages & Benefiuts 60,000.00 62,184.00 65,000.00
5250 Office Rent 11,440.00 10,637.00 9,000.00
5262 JFAC Facilitator 500.00
5435 Audit 5,000.00 3,757.00 5,000.00
5445 Office Supplies & Expenses 2,500.00
5475 Legal 9,750.00 2,178.00 2,500.00
5477 Commissioners Honorarium 6,250.00 5,951.00 5,200.00
5495 Office Equipment 2,000.00
Sub -Total 92,940.00 84,707.00 1 $ 91,200.00
Firefighting Force
5115 Firefighters Honorarium 45,000.00 45,000.00 45,000.00
5116 In Lieu of Fundraising (1) 15,000.00
5154 Uniform (2) 2,000.00
5167 24 Hour Accident Insurance 8,000.00 7,989.00 8,000.00
5172 24 Hour Family Insurance 5,500.00 5,849.00 6,000.00
5174 Firefighters Banquet 2,500.00 2,030.00 2,500.00
5215 Accident & Sickness Insurance 2,000.00
Sub -Total 1 $ 63,000.00 T $ 60,868.00 1 $ 78,500.00
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Fire Fighting Equipment
5017 Jaws of Life Service
Budget
3,000.00
Actual
2,820.00
Budget
2,500.00
5040
18/19 18/19 19/20
Training & Education
250.00
5075 Tools & Equipment 2,500.00
5120 Training 20,000.00 12,922.00 20,000.00
5150 Fire Prevention & Education 1,500.00 1,545.00 2,000.00
5156 Chiefs Convention 3,200.00 3,356.00 2,500.00
5485 Bursary 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
Sub -Total 1 $ 26,200.00 19,323.00 1 $ 26,000.00
Fire Fighting Equipment
5017 Jaws of Life Service
3,000.00 2,820.00
2,500.00
5040 Medical Services 250.00
5075 Tools & Equipment 2,500.00 2,306.00 2,000.00
5090 SCBA Masks (3) 1,700.00 2,847.00 2,000.00
5098 Wildland Backpacks
5,500.00 4,972.00
250.00
5145 Fall Arrest 4,000.00 3,661.00 4,000.00
5160 Home (4) 5,000.00 4,900.00 10,000.00
5162 Flashlights/Batteries 1,000.00 897.00 1,000.00
5315 Fuel 4,000.00 3,789.00 4,000.00
5320 Vehicle 6,000.00 6,897.00 7,000.00
5626 Inshore Boat Equipment Ltd. 42.00 500.00
Sub -Total I 24,200.00 25,339.00 1 $ 33,500.00
Personal Protective Equipment
5030 Flash Hoods (6) 3,000.00 2,820.00 3,000.00
5050 Gloves - Fire (7) 3,500.00
5053 Gloves - Extrication 500.00
5055 Boots (8) 4,000.00 3,804.00 4,000.00
5059 Wildland Coveralls 5,500.00 4,972.00 5,500.00
5060 Helmets 5,500.00 5,558.00 5,500.00
5130 Bunker Gear (9) 23,000.00 20,778.00 23,000.00
Sub -Total I $ 41,000.00 37,932.00 1 $ 45,000.00
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Communication
5095 Communications Contract 5,000.00 3,774.00 5,000.00
5100 Communications General Repair 500.00
180.00
500.00
5105 Pagers 4,000.00 3,747.00 4,000.00
5110 Communications (Radio) Upgrades 7,000.00 6,770.00 5,000.00
5164 TMR Service Plan 500.00 375.00 400.00
5627
Sub -Total I 17,000.00 1 14,666.00 1 $ 14,900.00
5628
Maintenance
8,000.00 9,672.50
5005 Apparatus Pump Test 2,500.00 1,551.00
5088 Small Engine Maintenance 500.00
1 $ 16,222.50
1,000.00
5123 Extinguishers 500.00
5125 SCBA & Fill Station Testing & Maintenance 5,000.00 4,629.00 5,000.00
5135 Bunker Gear Cleaning, Inspection & Repair 2,000.00 2,323.00 2,000.00
5138 Ladder/Harness Inspection 1,000.00 566.00 800.00
5310 Vehicle Repair & Maintenance 25,000.00 27,009.00 25,000.00
Sub -Total I $ 36,000.00 1 $ 36,078.00 1 $ 34,300.00
Fire Boat
5605 Fire Boat Fuel & Oil 500.00 500.00
5615 Fire Boat Consumable Items 500.00 180.00 500.00
5617 Fire Boat Hose 1,000.00
5620 Fire Boat Maintenance 3,000.00 4,492.00 4,000.00
5625 Fire Boat Insurance 1,500.00 1,871.00 1,900.00
5627 Marina Fees 1,500.00
5628 Pump 8,000.00 9,672.50
5640 Fire Boat Bank Charges 24.00 7.00
Sub -Total I 13,524.00 1 $ 16,222.50 9,400.00
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Total Expenditures $ 609,764.00 1 $ 645,410.50T$ 687,950.00
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Budget Actual Budget
18/19 18/19 19/20
Building & General
5205 Telephone & Alarm 8,700.00 4,131.00 8,700.00
5220 Building Utilities 9,000.00 12,849.00 9,000.00
5224 Waste Removal 3,000.00
5229 Janitoral 5,150.00 4,884.00 5,150.00
5230 Maintenance (10) 15,000.00 15,504.00 18,000.00
5235 Insurance (Building) 5,200.00 11,136.00 5,200.00
5240 Consumables 1,500.00 1,417.00 2,000.00
5445 Office Supplies & Expenses 500.00
Sub -Total 44,550.00 49,921.00 51,550.00
3) Fire Services Total 358,414.00 345,056.5-0—T—$ 384,350.00
Total Expenditures $ 609,764.00 1 $ 645,410.50T$ 687,950.00
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2019/20 CAPITAL BUDGET
Total Expenditures 1 $ 658,514.00 $ 686,284.6-0—T—$ 743,450.00
Operating and Capital)
Reserve
Transfer to Reserve
Truck Transfer
Lido Pool Transfer
Total
GRAND TOTAL
Total Expenditures & Reserve Payable)
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150,000.00
30,000.00
180,000.00
923,450.00
Fire Purchases From Reserves
5058 High Pressure Air Bags 5,250.00 12,000.00
5081 Positive Pressure Fan 6,500.00
5091 Hazmat Equipment 5,000.00 8,696.00
5142 SCBA Cylinders 11,000.00 8,669.00 11,000.00
5182 Edraulic Ram 16,000.00
5191 Edraulic Cutters 20,500.00 17,562.00
Radio Upgrades 7,000.00 5,947.00
Sub -Total I 48,750.00 40,874.00 45,500.00
Building Improvements from
Reserves
5241 Building - Retrofit Lower Level 10,000.00
Sub-Totall 10,000.00
TOTAL 48,750.00 40,874.00 55,500.00
Total Expenditures 1 $ 658,514.00 $ 686,284.6-0—T—$ 743,450.00
Operating and Capital)
Reserve
Transfer to Reserve
Truck Transfer
Lido Pool Transfer
Total
GRAND TOTAL
Total Expenditures & Reserve Payable)
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150,000.00
30,000.00
180,000.00
923,450.00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
QUARTERLY REPORT (April-June 2019)
Municipality of Chester-Quarterly Report
SIGNIFICANT INITIATIVES (2019/20 Work Program)
Initiative Status Target
Delivery Date
RE:VISION PLAN
REVIEW
Plan Review remains on HOLD pending completion
of Aspotogan Rezoning and DA
Q3 / 2019-20
SIGNAGE BY-
LAW/PROGRAM
Met with several Business Associations to present
Uniform Signage By-law and receive feedback
In process of drafting report to Council to provide
feedback on consultation process
Q2 / 2019-20
SHARED SERVICES Met with CAOs
Draft budget to Joint Governance Committee June
25
Q3 / 2019-20
FIRE PROTECTION
SERVICES REVIEW
Issued RFP for MODC fire services study and risk
assessment.
Working on establishing Steering Committee
Steering Committee with receive recommendation
from Staff on consultants
Will bring recommendation for consultant forward
to Council in Summer 2019 (with input from
Steering Committee)
Q2 / 2019-20
FLOOD PLAIN
MAPPING (INLAND
WITH MODL)
Awarded tender to CBCL
CBCL working with NSTIR to obtain bridge and
culvert information –may lead to delay in project
Data collection continues before modelling can
begin
Working with consultant to keep project on time as
funding (FRIIP) is contingent on completing on t ime
Received extension for FRIIP funding until October
31
Q3 / 2019-20
COASTAL FLOOD RISK
ASSESSMENT
No progress to date Q4 / 2019-20
ASPOTOGAN RIDGE
DEVELOPMENT
NCDD rezoning at Mill Cove –report and
recommendation to MAAC, CPAC –First Reading
for Council in June
Development Agreement for Phase 1 Aspotogan
Ridge –MAAC AND CPAC recommendation to
Council in July
Q2 / 2019-20
MUNICIPAL WATER
STRATEGY
Working Group formed
Draft scope of work/terms of reference are being
reviewed and finalized
Draft should be presented to COW in July
Q3 / 2019-20
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
QUARTERLY REPORT (April-June 2019)
Municipality of Chester-Quarterly Report
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Activity Status
Fire Services Continuing working with DMA on Western Shore Fire Commission by -
laws and Resolution to transition to Rural Fire District Act .
Issued P33 registration packages 2019/20 to Commissions and
Departments.
Implemented Municipal Fire Scene Security program in conjunction
with the Commissionaires and Office of the Fire Marshal.
Provided procedures (cost savings) for Internet Access for Fire
Departments.
Continued work on Fire Smart program with Marvin’s Island and Shaw
Island owners’ associations and Department of Lands and Forest.
Extending initiatives to Chester Grant.
Renewed insurance with increase in liability limits ($10 Million) and
provision for non-member volunteer coverage.
Continuing review of firefighter accident/disability policies with options
for medical and dental coverage.
Completed second round of Fit testing program (NFPA 1500) for all
MODC FDs.
Coordinated additional Class 3 Driver training and certification.
Implemented upgrade calibration services offered to Fire
Departments.
Presented Municipal Long Service awards to Fire Departments. Special
recognition of Lloyd Publicover for 50 years of fire service.
Municipal donation to Prostate Canada in memory of firefighter S.
Blackie.
Continued committee work on Dispatch Protocols for Lunenburg
County and provided input through NSFM on Provincial dispatch
review.
Supported Mutual Aid practice for all Departments at Lake land Drive
and other sites.
In conjunction with other municipal Fire Service Coordinators
continued work with Municipal Joint Services Committee on the Fire
Services review.
Supported Narcan program for protection of firefighters from opioid
exposures.
Continuing inter-municipal support to Pictou County on fire services
issues.
Continuing work on inter municipal mutual aid agreements.
Continuing work to model a revised fire advisory committee with
MODC Council.
Fox Point Lake Water
Quality Monitoring
Committee
Fox Point Lake Water Quality Monitoring Meeting to discuss current
season
Presented 2018 results to committee and Council
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
QUARTERLY REPORT (April-June 2019)
Municipality of Chester-Quarterly Report
Safety Program Presented 2018 Year Safety Report and 2019 Safety Policy and 2019
workplan.
Extended Staff Safety Resource Center and monthly communications
to staff and supervisors
Participated in resource sharing with MODL and NS Construction
Association.
Council recognition of National Day of Mourning in conjunction with
WCB
Continued work on external safety aud it follow ups and preparation for
next in fall 2019.
Completed corrective actions with Public Works on compressor
compliance with Provincial regulations.
Continuing work on recommendations from Fire Department and
update on Emergency Response Plan following landfill fire.
Fire Safety training held at Chester Playhouse for staff and volunteers.
Launched Sun Safety program and training.
Planning Projects Continued work with owners of Municipally registered heritage
properties thought to be fully registered
Public Information session for request amend MPS/LUB to allow for
new residential uses in Marine Industrial Zone by DA
Attended SSHAC Affordable Housing Meeting
Participated in Regional Consultation with Provincial Planning Director
regarding Amendments to MGA for minimum planning standards
Attended Regional Planners meeting
NSPDA Spring Conference –May 30-31st
Civic Addressing 2 new private road names added (Robins Way in Mill Cove, Skipper
Drive in Mahone bay)
1 road name change (Herring Point Road to replace the current
Herring Cove Road name in Blandford)
28 new civic address, 4 civic address retired
HR Completed Recruitment process for EDO (term position) and Planner
Private Street
Improvement &
Maintenance Requests
2 requests to start the process
1 petition package accepted by Council for Hidden Hill Lane in Fox
Point
UARB Appeal Currently suspended –waiting direction from UARB
Professional
Development
FIANS fire inspection continuing education training.
Leadership for Safety Excellence, Rigging and Scaffolding
2019 Safety Conference (Halifax)
Atlantic Association of Planning Technicians 2019 Workshop
Building Code course for section 9.36
FIANS Conference
By-Law Enforcement Training
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
QUARTERLY REPORT (April-June 2019)
Municipality of Chester-Quarterly Report
METRICS
Planning Committee Meetings (VAAC, CPAC, MAAC)4
Public Hearings 0
Public Information Meetings 1
Council Workshop/Joint Meetings 0
Dangerous and Unsightly Premises Meetings -CM 2
Mahone Bay meetings 3
Various fire services and REMO meetings JOHSC
REMO Advisory and AEC meetings
Fire Services Coordinators
teleconferences
New Ross and Western Shore
Commissions
Lunenburg East Fire Services
Lunenburg Regional Fire Services
Canadian Volunteer Fire Services
Conference
FSANS Director’s meetings and AGM
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
QUARTERLY REPORT (April -June 2019)
Municipality of Chester-Quarterly Report
SIGNIFICANT INITIATIVES (2019/20 Work Program)
Initiative Status Target Delivery
Date
RURAL INTERNET Completed the South Shore Internet Performance
Test with MODL and ROQ: a total of 15,784 tests
have been taken with 3,841 of those in the
Municipality of Chester (ROQ 2,779/MODL 9,174).
Staff continue to attend Develop Nova Scotia
stakeholder engagement sessions. Following
Develop Nova Scotia’s release of their Request for
Proposal document, and in partnership with MODL,
staff took the initiative to reach out to all pre-
qualified proponents in order to determine whether
or not they would be submitting a proposal to DNS
for our region and if so, if there was any information
that we could provide to facilitate their application. A
number of proposals have been brought forward to
council for consideration.
Finalized contract with TNC Wireless re: contribution
towards their successful Connect to Innovate project.
South Shore Internet
Performance Test:
COMPLETED
Finalize contract with
TNC Wireless:
COMPLETED
Present and receive
direction from council
on ISP proposals:
COMPLETED
KAIZER MEADOW Engineering and Public Works Department has
engaged ABLE Engineering and Land Surveying to
survey and conduct wetland delineation. This will
assist staff in determining how much land is available
for development.
Attended 2 Site Certification Workshops for business
parks hosted by the Atlantic Growth Strategy.
Wetland Delineation
& Boundary Survey:
June, 2019
SECTOR STRATEGY Completed Phase 1 of our Sector/Marketing Strategy
and prioritized six target sectors.
Successfully received funding under the federal
program “Invest Canada -Community Initiatives”
which provides support to communities seeking to
improve their capacity to attract, retain and expand
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in order to create
jobs, support innovation and increase exports.This
funding would support Phase 2 of our Sector
Strategy (50% of consultant costs for a total of
$7,500) and would include the development of a FDI
Strategy / Framework for two of our priority sectors:
Business Services and Green Industry.
Sector Marketing
Strategy Phase 1:
COMPLETED
Sector Marketing
Strategy Phase 2-
Foreign Direct
Investment Project:
March, 2020
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
QUARTERLY REPORT (April -June 2019)
Municipality of Chester-Quarterly Report
Met with NSBI and Provincial Department of
Intergovernmental Affairs RE: alignment with the
province and our sector strategy.
Launched “Townfolio” add -in on our “Grow your
Business” section of the website. This tool graphically
represents our economic statistics and is
automatically updated to aid in the decision -making
for potential investors to choose MOC to locate their
business.
TOURISM CHESTER Tourism Nova Scotia Digital Marketing Program:
Successfully received funding under Tourism Nova
Scotia’s Digital Marketing Program. Campaign
objectives are to increase awareness for travel
experiences in MOC and to drive traffic to
tourismchester.ca from potential visitors located in
Ontario,Quebec and Northeastern United States.
Drive potential visitors to tourismchester.ca:
Google Ads Goal: get 2,150 potential visitors who are
doing research on Google to visit tourismchester.ca.
TARGET REACHED We have had 2,428 visitors to
tourismchester.ca and have only spent 88% of our
budget to date.
Facebook Ads Goal: Get 1,400 potential visitors who
are on Facebook to click on the ad and visit
tourismchester.ca.TARGET REACHED We have had
3,813 visitors already come to tourismchester.ca
from our Facebook Ads. We have only spent 82% of
our budget to date.
Create awareness via social media:Facebook Ads
Goal: have our Facebook ads seen 785,500 times.
TARGET REACHED Our Facebook ads have been
seen 806,000 times already and we have only spent
88% of our budget to date.
Facebook Videos Goal: have our promotional videos
viewed 4,800 times.TARGET REACHED Our
Facebook videos have been seen 7,213 times already
and we have only spent 82% of our budget to date.
Additional Tourism Advertising this quarter:
Via South Shore Tourism Cooperative:
2019 Travel Guide to Canada
Saltscapes Food and Travel Guide
Attended Saltscapes Expo
2019 South Shore Guide
TNS Digital
Marketing Program
Completion: June 30,
2019
Brochure distribution
for tourism operators:
COMPLETED
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
QUARTERLY REPORT (April -June 2019)
Municipality of Chester-Quarterly Report
Via Tourism Nova Scotia:
2019 Doers and Dreamers Guide
2019 Road Map
2019 Provincial VIC Advertising Program
For the Love of Lobster Event:As part of the South
Shore Tourism Cooperative’s Lobster Crawl event;
Tourism Chester created and launched the first “For
the Love of Lobster” event on February 9 th. This
event included a market for vendors (25 vendors in
total) as well as a lobster chowder challenge for
participating restaurants (6 restaurants). We had
approximately 400 people come out for the event.
We already have vendors requesting space for next
year’s event!
Brochure Distribution for Tourism Operators:in
light of the Tourism Nova Scotia Distribution Centre
closing; Tourism Chester, in partnership with MODL,
took on the task of providing the service of
delivering our tourism operators’ brochures to the 6
provincial VICs and nearby community VICs.
Ambassador Season Launch:Tourism Chester
officially launched the season with a training session
for all 12 of our tourism ambassador businesses.
Session was held at Oak Island Resort and
Conference Centre and ended with a tour around
Oak Island with Salty Sea Dog Tours.
#LOVEwhereyoulive Campaign:continuing with
new winners announced at the beginning of every
month.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Activity Status
Professional Development APEC Major Projects Conference on June 5-E. Lowe
Forest Nova Scotia AGM-E. Lowe
Tourism and Downtown online seminar Roger Brooks -E. Lowe
Business Retention and
Expansion Program
No update
Events Levy Currently sitting with the Province.
Attended Events Nova Scotia Workshop held at White Point Resort
on June 4.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
QUARTERLY REPORT (April -June 2019)
Municipality of Chester-Quarterly Report
Business Engagement E. Lowe Attended:2 Hugh MacKay BDAG mtgs; 2 Chester
Merchants Mtgs.; 2 New Ross Regional Dev. Society Mtgs.; 1
Chester Municipal Chamber of Commerce Mtg.; 1 Events
Lunenburg County mtg.; 2 business meetings; 1 HABA mtg; SSTC
AGM; and attended the Lunenburg Queens Business Excellence
Awards.
S. Beaumont attended: 3 Chester Merchants Mtgs; 1 New Ross
Regional Dev. Society mtg; 3 Hugh MacKay TSN Mtgs; 1 HABA
mtg;12 South Shore Tourism Coop Board Mtgs; 1 Graves Island
Season Mtg; 1 Tourism Nova Scotia Experience Seminar;and 3
Chester Heritage Society mtgs
6 new investment / navigation inquiries
Completed 2019 Best of Chester Municipality Business Awards
campaign. Had 877 nominations and 12,172 votes. Currently
working on new plaques for the winners and brochure.
Industry consultation session held with business community for
Phase 1 of sector strategy.
Capacity Building Business events & learning opps listing in Municipal Insights;
email updates to business groups re: new programs and grant
opps as they come available;
Continue to meet and sit on planning committee for 2 nd Annual
Raising Sales South Shore Business Summit. Meet bi-weekly.
The 2019 Southwest Nova Scotia Agriculture Day was hosted in
Chester Municipality on Saturday, March 16th at the Oak Island
Resort.Had over 155 people come out to attend –largest
attendance to date (6 years running). Completed in partnership
with Dept.of Agriculture,MODL, Region of Queens and
Municipality of the District of Yarmouth.
Commercial/Industrial Property
Inventory
Initiated project planning with Lunenburg County Economic
Development staff working group. Met with East Hants
economic development team on their inventory.
Regional Economic
Development
Attended 7 Lunenburg County economic development staff
meetings.Includes staff members from all 5 municipal units in
Lunenburg County.
METRICS
Sponsorship Grants Approved 4
Business Engagement Meetings 36
New Investment / Navigation Inquiries 6
INFORMATION REPORT
Prepared By:Christa Rafuse Date June 26, 2019
Reviewed By:Dan McDougall Date June 28, 2019
Authorized By:Dan McDougall Date June 28, 2019
CURRENT SITUATION
Waste Collection Services are primarily provided by GE Environmental (GE)throughout the Municipality.
Engineering and Public Works (EPW) staff provide May to October collection services from various bins
throughout the Village.This information report will clarify the existing services provided to the
Municipality.
RECOMMENDATION
For information and discussion.
BACKGROUND
Waste Collection services are provided throughout the Municipality via our contractor GE’s and EPW. These
services include our curbside waste collection services (bi-weekly to taxpayers) that includes black and clear
bag garbage, recycling, organics and a bulky item pickup.
In addition, we offer waste depots, brown bins and various waste stations to be collected (table attached).
This service may vary seasonally depending on the locations and services approved by Council over time.
In general, depots, bins and stations are collected regularly from May until October. Upon Winters arrival
many locations are subject to much less volume and service will vary dependent on these volumes. But at
minimum collected bi-weekly.
In addition, temporary units are lent to the public for various events within the Municipality upon request.
DNR stations are primarily collected from Spring to Fall by DNR staff. However, should an issue arise outside
their season (parks closed), EPW does their best to collect .
DISCUSSION
With respect to operational concerns/challenges the primary issues relate to site conditions including
overflowing waste stations. Overflowing stations typically relate to inappropriate use of the site including
dumping of materials from a clean-up from home/work; and/or,an influx of waste generators or an event
in the area that may create greater volumes of waste than the station can accommodate. Overflowing sites
REPORT TO:CAO and Council
SUBMITTED BY:Solid Waste Department
DATE:July 4, 2019
SUBJECT:Waste Collection Services
2 Information Report
may also attract animals as well which will cause an unsightly mess left for the contracto rs or staff to clean-
up.
With respect to service levels/standards there have been minimal requests for expanded servic e.One area
where discussion has occurred relates to winter service levels.Typically, during the Winter months most
bins are used quite infrequently.One option would be to remove or “board up” waste sites where waste
volumes are minimal. Alternatively, waste station locations that may be inaccessible could receive winter
snow/ice maintenance to facilitate access.
An inspection program is in place and all the stations and depots are inspected at a minimum annually. KM
staff visit all locations to determine repairs and need for new signage etc.For small items GEs will fix a lock
etc. and KM staff have repaired in the past but we have st arted implementing a maintenance work order
(MWO)system with EPW as required.In addition, KM staff have a goal this summer to GPS each location as
part of our asset management.
IMP LICATIONS
Policy
N/A
Financial/Budgetary
Expanded service levels would need to be assessed for budget impact.
Environmental
N/A
Strategic Plan
1.Maintain a high level of fiscal responsibility;
2.Continually improve public satisfaction with municipal services;
3.Ensure enough infrastructure is available to best serve our residents a nd businesses.
Work Program Implications
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
See attached tables outlining waste station and bin/depot locations with collection frequency.
COMMUNICATIONS (INTE RNAL/EXTERNAL)
N/A