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Municipal Council

Municipality of the County of Annapolis

December 21, 2010

MOTION 101221.01 Minutes – November 16, 2010 ................................................................ 1

MOTION 101221.02 Decommissioning of Wind Turbines ..................................................... 2

MOTION 101221.03 Approve Various Policy Changes .......................................................... 2

MOTION 101221.04 Approve New Policies ............................................................................. 2

MOTION 101221.05 Approve Amendments to Policies .......................................................... 3

MOTION 101221.06 Approve the Repeal of Policies .............................................................. 3

MOTION 101221.07 Change in Appointment to Annapolis County Municipal Housing Corp. 3

MOTION 101221.08 Councillor Appointments to Committees and Boards ........................ 3

MOTION 101221.09 Council Appointment to Bay of Fundy Transportation Coalition ..... 3

MOTION 101221.10 Appointment to AVRSB P12 Committee – Request Denied ............... 3

MOTION 101221.11 Appointment of Two Members to AVRLB .......................................... 3

MOTION 101221.12 Orderly & Peaceful Conduct Bylaw ..................................................... 4

MOTION 101221.13 VWRMA Disbursement Policy .............................................................. 4

MOTION 101221.14 VWRMA Capital Reserve ...................................................................... 4

MOTION 101116.01 Sidewalk Ploughing and Ice Control..................................................... 4

MOTION 101116.02 Private Sewer, Morse Property, Nictaux .............................................. 5

MOTION 101221.15 Bear River Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Options

Assessment and Preliminary Design Report ........................................ 5

MOTION 101221.16 M5 Full Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment – First Reading ............. 5

MOTION 101221.18 CRGP - Annapolis West Senior Games ($600) .................................... 6

MOTION 101221.20 YMCA – Fundy Y ................................................................................... 6

MOTION 101221.21 Unsightly Matter – Hurlburt – File Closed .......................................... 6

MOTION 101221.22 Resolution Regarding Signing Authority ............................................. 6

MOTION 101221.23 Champlain Elementary School Sidewalk Request - Referred ............ 7

MOTION 101221.24 Letter of Support – Grant Slinn ............................................................ 8

MOTION 101221.25 Google Map for Heritage Maps on Website ......................................... 8

MOTION 101221.26 ACPS File #2010DA-005 – Gary & Margaret Mailman Development

Agreement Amendment ......................................................................... 9

MOTION 101221.27 Annapolis County Subdivision Bylaw Review ..................................... 9

MOTION 101221.28 Phonebooks for Springfield ................................................................. 10

MOTION 101221.29 Boundary Concerns .............................................................................. 11

MOTION 101221.30 Christmas Gift Certificates .................................................................. 12

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Minutes of the regular session of Municipal Council held on December 21, 2010, in Council

Chambers of the Municipal Administration Building, Annapolis Royal, N.S. at 10:00 a.m.

Present: Warden Reg Ritchie; Councillors: Brian ‘Fuzzy’ Connell, Wayne Fowler, Paul McDonald,

Tom Vitiello, Patrick McWade, Peter A Newton, Frank Chipman, Martha Roberts, and

Ron Trimper.

Absent: Councillor Marilyn Wilkins

Staff: CAO Brenda Orchard, Director of Corporate Services Gerald Hackenschmidt, Director of

Engineering & Public Works Laurie Emms, Manager of Planning Albert Dunphy,

Manager of Protective Services Cheryl Mason, Municipal Solicitor Blaine Schumacher,

and Executive Assistant/Municipal Clerk Carolyn Young.

Minutes

MOTION 101221.01 Minutes – November 16, 2010

It was moved by Councillor Vitiello, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the minutes of

the regular meeting held on November 16, 2010, be approved as circulated. Motion carried

unanimously.

Additions/Deletions to the Agenda:

The following additions were made to the end of the agenda by consensus:

Yarmouth Ferry

C1 & C2 Bylaw Repeals – 2nd

Reading

Phonebooks and Flyers to Springfield

Planning Advisory Committee Recommendations (from December 14th

meeting)

Homtosta Farm (December 8th

) – Boundary Line Change Request

Community Services (December 10th

) – Board Membership

Robert & Jennie Mann (email December 13th

) – Boundary Dispute

Annapolis West Health Foundation (December 14th

) – Contribution to Fundy Y Capital Campaign

Digby Health Foundation

Unsightly & Dangerous Premises Matter - Hurlburt (Photos and recommended motion)

Transportation & Infrastructure Renewal (December 16th

)

Convergys Update

Finance Questions

Gift Cards for Staff

Reports and Recommendations:

Re: Municipal Solicitor

Monthly Report – The Municipal Solicitor gave a report on the following legal services for the month

of November:

o Kings Transit – Arbitration – drafting of Motion, Affidavit and Brief to Court; Review issues,

review budget; conference call with opposing Counsel; review Federal Public Transit Fund

regulations.

o Various HR Matters

o ADEDA – Attendance at meeting in Halifax

MUNICIPAL COUNCIL December 21, 2010

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o Unsightly Premises Matter – conversation with Planning staff re access to land to complete clean

up.

o Decommissioning of Wind Turbines – discussion was held with the Solicitor regarding the

decommissioning of turbines.

MOTION 101221.02 Decommissioning of Wind Turbines

It was moved by Councillor McWade, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that Staff research

jurisdictions other than Nova Scotia on how the issue of decommissioning is addressed.

Motion carried unanimously.

o Kings Transit – Solicitor is still waiting for information from Kings Transit in order to prepare a

submission to the arbitrator.

Councillor McDonald moved, seconded by Councillor Connell, that the monthly report of the

Municipal Solicitor be accepted as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports and Recommendations:

Re: Committee of the Whole (October 19/10)

o Approve/Amend/Repeal Policies:

MOTION 101221.03 Approve Various Policy Changes

In accordance with the recommendation of Staff and seven day notice given at Committee of the

Whole, Deputy Warden McWade moved, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that Municipal

Council approve the following changes to various policies:

Approve AM-2.4.1 Performance Evaluation Policy

Amend AM-2.1.3 Statutory Holidays & Paid Holidays Policy

Amend AM-2.1.6 Compassionate Care Leave Policy

Amend AM-1.3.0 FCM Delegate Selection Policy

Approve AM-1.3.5 Committees of Council Policy

Repeal AM-1.2.2 Standing, Special & Advisory Committees Policy

Approve AM-1.3.6 Advisory Committees and Boards Policy

Repeal Constituting Resolutions for Committees

Approve AM-1.3.7 Appointments to Joint, Regional or Community Organizations Policy

Amend AM-1.2.1 Remuneration for Warden, Deputy Warden and Councillors Policy

Amend AM-1.8.1 Travel and Expenses Policy

Councillor Newton moved, seconded by Councillor Vitiello, to amend the motion by dividing it

into three separate motions, one for amended policies, one for approved policies, and one for

repealed policies. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION 101221.04 Approve New Policies


Whole, Deputy Warden McWade moved, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that Municipal

Council approve the following new policies: AM-2.4.1 Performance Evaluation Policy, AM-1.3.5

Committees of Council Policy; and AM-1.3.7 Appointments to Joint, Regional or Community

Organizations Policy. Motion carried unanimously.


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MOTION 101221.05 Approve Amendments to Policies


Whole, Deputy Warden McWade moved, seconded by Councillor Vitiello, that Municipal

Council approve the following amended policies: AM-2.1.3 Statutory Holidays & Paid Holidays

Policy, AM-2.1.6 Compassionate Care Leave Policy, AM-1.3.0 FCM Delegate Selection Policy,

AM-1.3.6 Advisory Committees and Boards Policy, AM-1.2.1 Remuneration for Warden,

Deputy Warden and Councillors Policy, and AM-1.8.1 Travel and Expenses Policy. Motion

carried unanimously.

MOTION 101221.06 Approve the Repeal of Policies


Whole, Deputy Warden McWade moved, seconded by Councillor Trimper, that Municipal

Council repeal the following policies: AM-1.2.2 Standing, Special & Advisory Committees

Policy and Constituting Resolutions for Committees. Motion carried unanimously.

o Nominating Committee Recommendations

Annapolis County Municipal Housing Corporation

MOTION 101221.07 Change in Appointment to Annapolis County Municipal Housing Corp.

It was moved by Deputy Warden McWade, seconded by Councillor Roberts, that Councillor

Newton be replaced by Councillor Fowler on the Annapolis County Municipal Housing

Corporation Board. Motion carried unanimously.

Appointments (see attached)

MOTION 101221.08 Councillor Appointments to Committees and Boards

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and Committee of the

Whole, it was moved by Deputy Warden McWade, seconded by Councillor Connell that

Municipal Council approve Councillor appointments as amended in the preceding motion.

Motion carried unanimously. (See Schedule A)

Bay of Fundy Transportation Coalition

MOTION 101221.09 Council Appointment to Bay of Fundy Transportation Coalition

In accordance with the recommendation of Committee of the Whole, Deputy Warden

McWade moved, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that Councillor Newton be appointed

to the Bay of Fundy Transportation Coalition. Motion carried unanimously.

AVRSB Bridgetown P12 Committee

MOTION 101221.10 Appointment to AVRSB P12 Committee – Request Denied Pursuant to the recommendation of Committee of the Whole, it was moved by Deputy Warden McWade, seconded by Councillor Vitiello, that there not be a Council-appointed assignment to the AVRSB Bridgetown P12 Committee, but that any Councillor may attend on their own and report back, and that staff inform the Committee of this in writing. Motion carried, 9 in favour, 1 against (Newton).

Annapolis Valley Regional Library Board

MOTION 101221.11 Appointment of Two Members to AVRLB

In accordance with the recommendation of Committee of the Whole, Deputy Warden

McWade moved, seconded by Councillor Fowler, that Municipal Council continue to have

two appointees, 1 Councillor and 1 Citizen on the Annapolis Valley Regional Library

Board. Motion carried unanimously.


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o Orderly & Peaceful Conduct Bylaw

MOTION 101221.12 Orderly & Peaceful Conduct Bylaw In accordance with the recommendation of Committee of the Whole, it was moved by Deputy Warden McWade, seconded by Councillor Vitiello, that Municipal Council authorize staff to take action to ensure compliance with the S5 Orderly and Peaceful Conduct Bylaw. Motion carried unanimously.

o Valley Waste-Resource Management Authority

Disbursement Policy

MOTION 101221.13 VWRMA Disbursement Policy

In accordance with the recommendation of staff and Committee of the Whole, Deputy Warden

McWade moved, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that Municipal Council approve the

amended policy wording with regard to the annual operating surplus and deficit as suggested by

Valley Waste-Resource Management Authority. Motion carried unanimously.

Capital Reserve

MOTION 101221.14 VWRMA Capital Reserve Pursuant to the recommendation of staff and Committee of the Whole, it was moved by Deputy Warden McWade, seconded by Councillor Connell, that Municipal Council approve Option 6 of the Valley Waste-Resource Management Authority Management Centre Capital Replacement Reserve Policy as circulated. Motion carried unanimously.

o Sidewalk Ploughing and Ice Control

MOTION 101116.01 Sidewalk Ploughing and Ice Control In accordance with the recommendation of staff and Committee of the Whole, Deputy Warden McWade moved, seconded by Councillor Fowler, that Municipal Council approve Public Works to provide winter sidewalk maintenance using internal resources and that the Municipality provide winter sidewalk maintenance to all municipal sidewalks. Motion carried unanimously.

PRESENTATIONS

Re: Long Service Recognitions

Mountain Lea Lodge and Adult Residential Centre o 35 Years of Service – Councillor McDonald, Chair of the Annapolis County Municipal

Housing Corporation, and Neil Cook, MLL & ARC Administrator, recognized 35 years of service with a gift and framed certificate to (Marion) Mickey Scott from Mountain Lea Lodge.

o 30 Years of Service – Councillor McDonald, Chair of the Annapolis County Municipal Housing Corporation and Neil Cook, MLL & ARC Administrator, presented the following employees with gifts and framed certificates for 30 years of service: Sherry Robinson-Smith, Joan Marshall and Cathy Phinney from Mountain Lea Lodge.

o 25 years of Service – Councillor McDonald, Chair of the Annapolis County Municipal Housing Corporation, and Neil Cook, MLL & ARC Administrator, presented framed certificates and gifts representing 25 years of service to Darlene Jackson, Joy Taylor, and Tammy Verran of Mountain Lea Lodge.

o 20 years of Service – Councillor McDonald, Chair of the Annapolis County Municipal Housing Corporation and Neil Cook, MLL & ARC Administrator, presented a gift recognizing 20 years of service to Catherine Theriault of Mountain Lea Lodge.


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Municipality of the County of Annapolis

o 20 Years of Service - Brenda Orchard, CAO, presented a gift to recognize 20 years of service

to Butch Emmett of Corporate Services.

Reports and Recommendations (cont’d)

o Private Sewer, Morse Property, Nictaux

MOTION 101116.02 Private Sewer, Morse Property, Nictaux

Pursuant to the recommendation of staff and Committee of the Whole, it was moved by Deputy

Warden McWade, seconded by Councillor Chipman, that Municipal Council approve

acceptance of the existing private sewer line on Morse Drive (a private road) on the property of

Keith & Barbara Morse, Highway 201, Nictaux, subject to the Morse’s giving the Municipality

an easement for operation and maintenance purposes. Motion carried unanimously.

o Bear River Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion Options Assessment and Preliminary Design

Report

MOTION 101221.15 Bear River Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Options

Assessment and Preliminary Design Report

In accordance with the recommendation of staff and Committee of the Whole, Deputy Warden

McWade moved, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that Municipal Council accept the Report

on the Bear River Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion Options Assessment and

Preliminary Design as circulated, and that the Municipality request confirmation of acceptance

by the District of Digby and agreement to proceed immediately with Detailed Design and the

preparation of tender documents, and that the Municipality carry out the recommended Plant

modifications in 2011 and 2012. Motion carried unanimously. o M5 Full Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment – First Reading

MOTION 101221.16 M5 Full Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment – First Reading

Pursuant to the recommendation of staff and Committee of the Whole, it was moved by

Deputy Warden McWade, seconded by Councillor Connell, that Municipal Council give first

reading to amend the M5 Full Tax Exemption Bylaw by adding the following (inclusive of

area rates) to be effective April 1, 2010:

Margaretsville Wharf Society Land and Lighthouse 3054873

13 Lighthouse Road

Margaretsville

AAN 03390594

Margaretsville Wharf Society Land – Lot ROW 1 3054873

Margaretsville

AAN 07013132 - Motion carried unanimously.

o Fire Capital Reserve Funds Release – Port Lorne Volunteer Fire Department

MOTION 101221.17 Fire Capital Reserve Fund Release – Port Lorne Volunteer

Fire Department ($15,161) In accordance with the recommendation of staff and Committee of the Whole, Deputy Warden McWade moved, seconded by Councillor Newton, that Municipal Council authorize a payment of $15,161 from the Fire Services Reserve Fund to the Port Lorne Volunteer Fire


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Department in 2010-11 to assist with the construction of new washrooms at the fire hall. Motion carried unanimously.

o Community Recreation Grant Program (CRGP)

MOTION 101221.18 CRGP - Annapolis West Senior Games ($600)

Annapolis West Senior Games ($600)

Pursuant to the recommendation of staff and Committee of the Whole, it was moved by

Deputy Warden McWade, seconded by Councillor Trimper, that Municipal Council approve

a grant in the amount of $600 (for a total project of $1,214) to the Annapolis West Senior

Games from the Community Recreation Grant Program for 2010-11. Motion carried

unanimously. o Bylaw Enforcement – Firearms Usage

MOTION 101221.19 Bylaw Enforcement – Firearms Usage In accordance with the recommendation of staff and Committee of the Whole, Deputy Warden McWade moved, seconded by Councillor Vitiello, that Municipal Council prohibit staff from possessing firearms during periods when they are performing their duties as municipal employees. Motion carried unanimously.

o YMCA - Fundy Y

MOTION 101221.20 YMCA – Fundy Y

Pursuant to the recommendation of Committee of the Whole, it was moved by Deputy

Warden McWade, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that if the Member of Parliament is

able to identify an additional $50,000 in funding for the YMCA development project over

and above the $300,000 that has already been requested, that Municipal Council authorize a

contribution of $50,000 of in-kind services to the project (in addition to the approximately

$320,000 in annual mortgage payments for the facility). Motion carried, nine in favour, one

against (Chipman).

Additions to the Agenda

Re: Unsightly Matter – Hurlburt – C. Mason, Manager of Protective Services showed pictures of

the property taken this week, showing that the items that had been requested to be removed have,

for the most part, been removed or relocated as requested.

MOTION 101221.21 Unsightly Matter – Hurlburt – File Closed

It was moved by Deputy Warden McWade, seconded by Councillor Connell, that Municipal

Council accept the clean-up work that has been done on the Hurlburt property as satisfying

the requirements of the Unsightly Premises Order issued in June 2010, and that the Hurlburts

and the complainants be advised that the file is now closed. Motion carried unanimously.

New Business

Re: Resolution Regarding Banking (Signing Authority) -

MOTION 101221.22 Resolution Regarding Signing Authority

Deputy Warden McWade moved, seconded by Councillor Vitiello, to approve the Resolution

Regarding Banking as presented and attached. Motion carried unanimously. (See Schedule B)


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Correspondence

Re: Emergency Management Office (November 9th

) – informing of a direct deposit in the amount of

$6,677.34 from the 911 Cost Recovery Fund, which is to provide assistance for the costs associated

with administration of civic addressing programs for the year ending March 2011. It was moved by

Councillor Vitiello, seconded by Councillor Chipman, to receive for information. Motion carried

unanimously.

Re: Health Promotion & Protection (November 10th

) – informing of funding approved in the amount

of $150,000 for the redevelopment of the Lifeplex Wellness Centre under the Recreation Facility

Development Grant program for 2011/12. Councillor Vitiello moved, seconded by Councillor

Chipman, to receive for information. Motion carried unanimously.

Re: Champlain Elementary School Advisory Committee (November 22nd

) – requesting the creation of

a safe route for pedestrians between the Annapolis Royal tidal station on the causeway and the

Annapolis County Public Works building in Granville Ferry.

MOTION 101221.23 Champlain Elementary School Sidewalk Request - Referred

It was moved by Deputy Warden McWade, seconded by Councillor Fowler, to refer this

request to Director of Municipal Services for consideration. Motion carried unanimously.

Re: Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame (November 26th

) – requesting a donation to help enrich the

education program. Deputy Warden McWade moved, seconded by Councillor Vitiello, to receive for

information. Motion carried unanimously.

Re: Department of Health (November 29th

) – a copy of a letter to the Annapolis Community Health

Centre acknowledging a recent meeting held regarding the Ross Report. It was moved by Deputy

Warden McWade, seconded by Councillor Vitiello, to receive for information. Motion carried

unanimously.

Re: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 001 (December 1st) – inviting Municipal Council to the annual

New Year’s Day Levee, being held January 1 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. It was moved by

Councillor Fowler, seconded by Councillor Trimper, to receive for information. Motion carried

unanimously.

Re: Natural Resources (December 3rd

) – in response to Council’s letter dated August 19th

informing

that the issue of clear-cutting to roadways may be addressed in the Natural Resources Strategy

currently being developed. Councillor McDonald moved, seconded by Councillor Vitiello, to receive

for information. Motion carried unanimously.

Re: Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) (December 6th

) – informing Municipal Council of

the activities and fundraisers that CAPS has undertaken over the past year, and providing a copy of

the 2011 CAPS calendar. It was moved by Councillor Vitiello, seconded by Councillor Fowler to

receive for information. Motion carried unanimously.

Re: Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic (December 6th

) – thanking Municipal Council for

the recent funding received for an automated blood pressure machine. Deputy Warden McWade

moved, seconded by Councillor Trimper, to receive for information. Motion carried unanimously.


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FORWARD from COTW

Council, Committee & Organizational Reports:

Re: Warden’s Activity Report – Warden Ritchie’s monthly report was distributed in the Committee

of the Whole Agenda package.

Re: UNSM Rural Caucus – Nothing to report at this time.

Re: Heritage Advisory Committee – Councillor Roberts reported on behalf of the Chair that HAC met

on December 1st.

o Letter of Support – Grant Slinn

MOTION 101221.24 Letter of Support – Grant Slinn

In accordance with the recommendation of the Heritage Advisory Committee, it was moved by

Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Chipman, that Municipal Council provide a letter of

support in principle to Grant Slinn for his vision of creating a garage/workshop/museum at the J.

Holmes Irving leased site on St. George Street, Annapolis Royal. Motion carried unanimously.

o Google Map for Heritage Maps on Website

MOTION 101221.25 Google Map for Heritage Maps on Website

Pursuant to the recommendation of the Heritage Advisory Committee, Councillor Roberts moved,

seconded by Councillor McDonald that Municipal Council, instruct the CAO to have staff move

forward with using Google mapping on the County website for the registered heritage properties

in the County of Annapolis including links to the Canadian Register of Historic Places website

(for municipally-registered properties) and Towns (if they have heritage property information

available). Motion carried unanimously.

Re: Police Advisory Board – Nothing to report at this time.

Re: Dangerous or Unsightly Premises Sub-Committee – Nothing to report at this time.

Re: Annapolis County Municipal Housing Corporation – Councillor McDonald reported that changes

are beginning to show real success; will work on a new Mission Statement; in a position to take

advantage of 500+ waiting list for beds; new employment opportunities; ARC needs to expand.

Re: Digby-Annapolis Development Corporation (DADC) – Nothing to report at this time.

Re: Annapolis Digby Economic Development Agency – Councillor McDonald reported that Dan

Harvey has been named acting Manager and is working with CAO’s; governance issues still under

discussion; new agreement being worked on.

The CAO added that the ADEDA working group is making progress.


Planning Advisory Committee Recommendations (from December 14th

meeting)

o Application ACPS File #2010 DA-005 Gary and Margaret Mailman


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MOTION 101221.26 ACPS File #2010DA-005 – Gary & Margaret Mailman

Development Agreement Amendment

Subsequent to the report of the Planner, favourable recommendation from the Upper Clements

Area Advisory Committee, and following the full consideration of the related goals, objectives

and policies of the Upper Clements Area Municipal Planning Strategy, Deputy Warden McWade

moved, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that Municipal Council amend the existing April 3,

2001 development agreement with Gary and Margaret Mailman to permit the construction of a

seasonal thirty unit Recreational Vehicle Park facility, as per Policy 5.1.11 of the Upper Clements

Area Municipal Planning Strategy, and

that Municipal Council give Notice of First Reading of Council’s intention to amend the existing

Mailman development agreement, and

that Municipal Council hold a statutory Public Hearing on January 18, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the

Council Chambers of the Municipal Administration Building in Annapolis Royal, to discuss

Council’s intention to amend the existing Mailman development agreement.

- Motion carried unanimously.

o Annapolis County Subdivision Bylaw Review

MOTION 101221.27 Annapolis County Subdivision Bylaw Review

In accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Advisory Committee, it was moved

by Deputy Warden McWade, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that a PAC Public Meeting

be scheduled for January 11, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss Council’s intention to amend the

Annapolis County Subdivision Bylaw. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjourn for Lunch Upon motion of Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Vitiello, Council adjourned for lunch at 12:05 p.m. All were invited to join staff for a Christmas Luncheon at the Annapolis Royal Golf & Country Club. The meeting reconvened at 1:30 p.m. with all Councillors present as previously stated.

Re: Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO) Advisory Committee – Nothing to

report at this time.

Re: Valley Waste-Resource Management –Warden Ritchie reported General Manager Ross Maybee

intends to present the budget at January Committee of the Whole.

Re: Annapolis Basin Conference Centre – Councillor McDonald reported that the current focus is on

consolidating operations; offers received on two buildings & adjacent land - could create direct &

spin-off jobs. ABCC will contribute to Fundy Y project.

Re: FundyWEB Broadband – Nothing to report at this time.

Re: Annapolis County Fire Services Association – Councillor Chipman reported the Association met

on November 29th

, and noted that the fire departments would like to meet individually with the

Municipal Services Director to discuss the audit. Natural Resources and the Annapolis County Trails

Society will be invited to the next meeting to discuss emergency access on the trails. Fire Marshal

Harold Pothier was also in attendance.

Re: Annapolis Valley Exhibition – Nothing to report at this time.


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Re: Annapolis Valley Regional Library – Councillor Roberts reported that the Library is looking for a

new location for Headquarters, which is currently in Bridgetown. The building is not suitable for their

needs and the lease runs out in 2013. Options have been suggested for Kings County. A New

Horizons for Seniors grant was received ($7,000) which will be used for the Bridgetown Branch. This

will be discussed further at January Committee of the Whole.

Re: Basin Wellness Society – Nothing to report at this time.

Re: Digby Municipal Airport Committee – Nothing to report at this time.

Re: The Hanse Society – Nothing to report at this time.

Re: Kings Transit Authority (KTA) – Councillor Trimper reported that KTA met on December 2nd

.

January will see a new fare for students - $65 monthly pass. Extra runs around Christmas and riders

will ride for free on December 24th

.

Re: Soldiers Memorial Hospital – Councillor McDonald presented a report supplied by Councillor

Wilkins which included news that Dr. Michelle Saxon has joined the Middleton Collaborative Practice.

Re: Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association – Councillor McDonald reported that Lisa

Camperman is the new Project Coordinator. One of the new projects will be to work with other

groups in an effort to save time and resources by eliminating duplicate research and studies.

Re: Trans County Transportation Society (TCTS) – Councillor McDonald presented the following report

on behalf of Councillor Wilkins: The 2005 Perry Rand bus was sold to Carleton Road Industries for

$20,000; a 2006 9-passenger van was purchased for $13,000.

Deputy Warden McWade moved, seconded by Councillor Fowler, that the foregoing monthly reports

be accepted. Motion carried unanimously.


Re: Yarmouth Ferry – concerned that the situation is not being addressed sufficiently. Jr. Theriault met with business, 25% business lost last year, on average, because of the loss of the ferry. Yarmouth County is dying. With the loss of Convergys, and the only solution that Economic Development has is to ask for economic support, we need to start actioning a political reaction. Further discussion will be held at January Committee of the Whole. Re: Phonebooks and Flyers - Springfield – Councillor Roberts noted that she has personally had to acquire and deliver Annapolis Valley West phonebooks and valley area flyers to the residents of Springfield. She would like to know why Bell and flyer services won’t do this. Councillor Newton noted that the flyer services are provided by two different agencies; they are franchised and have territories, creating conflict for one to deliver flyers to another area.

MOTION 101221.28 Phonebooks for Springfield It was moved by Councillor Roberts, seconded by Councillor Vitiello, that staff investigate delivery of Annapolis Valley West phonebooks to residents of Springfield and report back to February COTW. Motion carried unanimously.


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Homtosta Farm (December 8th

) – James and Jennifer Ward are requesting the Municipality to merge 7.8 acres currently within the Town of Bridgetown boundary with adjacent properties in the Municipality. The Town of Bridgetown will be discussing the matter in January. This was circulated for information.

Community Services (December 10th

) – informing of pending changes on Board membership (the previous Annapolis Valley Housing Authority was amalgamated with the Tri-County and South Shore Housing Authorities on December 1

st, forming the Western Regional Housing Authority).

They are requesting Council to recommend a reappointment/replacement of the citizen member on the new Board. This was circulated for information.

Robert & Jennie Mann (email December 13th

) – expressing concern that Municipal Council approved the adjustment of the boundary with the Town of Bridgetown regarding Kanjana Estates, but that they did not change the boundary for Richard & Shea Griffiths and the Town of Middleton, and requesting a specific explanation of why it is done for one and not the other. Discussion was held and it was noted that Municipal Council does not operate with a double standard, i.e. – the Kanjana request was supported by both municipal units and the NSURB was involved; the Griffiths issue was not supported by both municipal units.

MOTION 101221.29 Boundary Concerns It was moved by Councillor Connell, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Municipal Solicitor respond to Mr. Mann. Motion carried unanimously.

Annapolis West Health Foundation (December 14th

) – informing of funding commitment of $80,000 towards the capital campaign for the Fundy Y. It was moved by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Roberts, to receive for information. Motion carried unanimously.

Digby Health Foundation – the CAO reported that $50,000 was committed on Saturday morning at the press conference held in Cornwallis Park. The Press Conference was well attended with more than 100 in attendance. 6 funding announcements were made.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (dated December 16th

) – in response to Council’s letter of March 24

th requesting a flashing light be installed at the intersection of Trunk 1 and Old Mill

Road in Wilmot. Upon review of the data available, a red/amber beacon will be installed at this intersection as soon as manpower and equipment are available. This was accepted for information by consensus.

Convergys Update – The CAO reported that there are two transition teams, one to work with employees for job/interview skills, and one for investment attraction to fill the void. Government and local partners are working together on this. It is timely that the Wardens/Mayors hope to meet with Minister of Economic Development in January to urge their support in replacing yet another employer in our area.

Finance Questions – Councillor Connell noted the projected deficit for year-end of about $80,000 (deed transfer tax mostly), and that even though Council hasn’t raised the tax rate, it has collected more through higher assessments. His concern is that with a projected deficit, how does the Municipality keep hiring people? (i.e. - Winter Active program), when these activities should be able to be run in-house. The Director of Corporate Services informed that this program is funded through a Health Promotion & Protection grant, not County dollars.


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Christmas Gift Certificates for Staff – The CAO asked if Municipal Council would endorse a $25 gift certificate to each staff member as has happened over the past few years.

MOTION 101221.30 Christmas Gift Certificates It was moved by Deputy Warden McWade, seconded by Councillor Connell that Municipal Council endorse the practice of providing a $25 gift certificate to staff at Christmas. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Upon motion of Deputy Warden McWade, seconded by Councillor McDonald, Council adjourned at

2:55 p.m.

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Municipality of the County of Annapolis STANDING, SPECIAL & ADVISORY COMMITTEES

December 1, 2010 – November 30, 2012

Chair: Underline; Vice Chair: Dotted Underline; Citizens Italics

Committees of Council

Committee of the Whole ----------------------------------------------------------- Warden, Deputy-Warden, All Councillors

Audit Committee -------------------------------------------------- Vitiello, Chipman, Connell, Roberts, Fowler, (1 citizen)

Fences Arbitration Committee ----------------------------------------------------- Chipman, (Alt - Trimper) 2 reps –Fed. Agri.

Nominating Committee ----------------------------------------------------------------- Wilkins, Warden, McDonald, Roberts

Advisory Boards and Committees

Planning Advisory Committee --------------------------------------- Warden, Deputy-Warden, All Councillors, 3 citizens

Heritage Advisory Committee ---------------------------------------------------------- Wilkins, Chipman, Fowler, 3 citizens

Police Advisory Board ------------------------------------------------------------------ Connell, Ritchie, 1 citizen, 1 Dept Justice

Bridgetown Water Supply Area Adv Committee ---------- Fowler, 2 citizen appointees, 1 rep from Town Bridgetown, 1 rep from Dept. Nat. Resources

Cornwallis Park Area Adv Committee---------------------- McWade, 5 citizen appointees who reside or own property

in the planning area (one of whom may be from Cornwallis

Park Development Agency)

East End Area Adv Committee ---------------------------- Wilkins, Trimper, Chipman, Connell, 5 citizen appointees who

reside or own property in the planning area, [2 farm

representatives sharing a position during review process]

Lake Cady Water Supply Area Adv Committee -------- Ritchie, 2 citizen appointees residing in planning area, 2 citizen appointees owning property in planning area, 1 citizen appointee representing residential / commercial sector in Cornwallis Park, 1 representative of a forestry company with holdings in the planning area

Lawrencetown Water Supply Area Adv Committee - Roberts, 3 citizen appointees, 1 representative from the Village of Lawrencetown (Village Commissioner or member of the Lawrencetown Water Utility), 1 representative of Dept. of Natural Resources

Margaretville Water Supply Area Adv Committee --- Connell, 2 citizen appointees residing in planning area, 2

citizen appointees owning property in planning area

Upper Clements Area Adv Committee -------------------- McDonald, 4 citizen members who reside or own property

in the planning area

Joint, Regional or Community Organizations

Annapolis County Fire Services ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connell, Trimper

Annapolis County Municipal Housing Corporation -------------------------- McDonald, McWade, Newton, Roberts,

1 citizen appointee

Annapolis Digby Economic Development Agency -------------------------------- McDonald, (Alt – McWade), 1 citizen

Annapolis Valley Exhibition ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connell

Annapolis Valley Housing Authority ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 citizen

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Annapolis Valley Regional Library -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trimper, 1 citizen

Bay of Fundy Transportation Coalition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newton

Digby-Annapolis Development Corporation--------------------------------------------- Ritchie, Vitiello (Alt – McWade)

Digby Municipal Airport Committee ---------------------------------------------------------------- McWade (Alt – Vitiello)

Friends of Anna. Comm. Hospital -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newton

FUNDY web Broadband -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vitiello, (Alt – Fowler)

HANSE Society (Upper Clements Park & Upper Clements Wildlife Park Society)---------------------------- Newton

Kings Transit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Newton

REMO Advisory Committee--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Warden, Vitiello

Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wilkins

Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve------------------------------------------------------------------------------------McDonald

Trans County Transportation Society ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wilkins

Valley Waste-Resource Management Authority --------------------------------------------------- Ritchie (Alt – Trimper)

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Schedule B

MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

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Schedule B

Documents

Full Tax Exemption Bylaw - Annapolis County, Nova Scotiaannapoliscounty.ca/images/stories/Council-Minutes/cm101221.pdf · MOTION 101221.07 Change in Appointment to Annapolis County