Town of Clark's Harbour : Town Minutes - April, 2016

Below you will find this year's Town Minutes. Please note that the most recent is at the top and the oldest one at the bottom. Each set of minutes are separated by a horiztonal line.

1961

Special Countil

April 12, 2016



A Special Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Leigh Stoddart at 6:40 pm with Councillors Cecil Brannen, Rex Stoddard, Sherry Atkinson, Irene Baker, Trudy Quinlan and Russell Atkinson present.

Additions to the Agenda:

Approval of the Agenda:   It was moved by Councillor Brannen and seconded by Councillor R Atkinson that the agenda as well as the addition be approved as presented. Motion carried.

3280082 Nova Scotia Limited (Island Fresh) – request for development agreement

            Council received a recommendation from the Planning Committee to approve a development agreement 3280082 Nova Scotia Limited (Island Fresh) and the Town of Clarks Harbour. After discussing this recommendation, it was moved by Councillor Baker, seconded by Councillor S Atkinson that Council accept the recommendation from the Planning Committee. Motion carried.



At 7:15pm it was moved by Councillor Baker that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.

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Town Clerk                                                     Mayor

1960

Planning Comittee

April 12, 2016



         A meeting of the Planning committee was called to order by Mayor Leigh Stoddart at 6:30 pm with Councillors Cecil Brannen, Trudy Quinlan, Rex Stoddard, Sherry Atkinson, Irene Baker and Russell Atkinson present.

Additions to the Agenda: Bryant Newell/Curtis Smith.

Approval of the Agenda:   It was moved by Councillor S Atkinson and seconded by Councillor Quinlan that the agenda as well as the additions be approved as presented. Motion carried.

At this time Mayor Stoddart declared the meeting open to the public to make any presentations on the request from 3280082 Nova Scotia Limited (Island Fresh) for a Development Agreement to demolish an existing bait shed and replace with a larger building.

3280082 Nova Scotia Limited (Island Fresh) – Development Agreement:

There were no presentations from the public.

Mayor Stoddart closed the public hearing at 6:35pm.

It was moved by Councillor Brannen and seconded by Councillor Quinlan that the Planning Committee recommends to Council that the Development Agreement with 3280082 Nova Scotia Limited (Island Fresh) be approved as presented. Motion carried.

Additions to the Agenda: Bryant Newell/Curtis Smith

            Mayor Stoddart shared with Council that Bryant Newell, Public Works Supervisor, would be on medical leave beginning May 12 2016 for six weeks and that Curtis Smith, Public Works Employee, would be on his own. As this is not a busy time of year for the public works employees, it was felt that Curtis could handle things for that time period and no other person need to be hired to fill in.

At 6:40pm Mayor Stoddart closed the Planning Committee meeting .

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Town Clerk                                             Mayor

1956


Regular Session

Town Council

April 05, 2016

The Regular Session of Town Council was called to order by Mayor Leigh Stoddart at 7:00pm with Councillors Rex Stoddard, Sherry Atkinson, Trudy Quinlan, Irene Baker, Cecil Brannen and Russell Atkinson present.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

            a) Street Paving

            b) Offshore Oil and Gas/Fishing Industry/Joint Municipal Resolution

            c) Legion Dance Policy

            d) Unsightly Premises

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

            It was moved by Councillor Quinlan and seconded by Councillor R Atkinson to approve the agenda, as well as the additions, as circulated. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES:

            It was moved by Councillor Stoddard and seconded by Councillor Brannen to approve the previous minutes. Motion carried.

APPOINTMENTS:    There were no appointments.

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

            a) Hunt/Peters Dog:

            The dog in question was discussed at length.

            In a motion made by Councillor R Atkinson, seconded by Councillor Brannen, the Clerk is to write another letter to the homeowners stating that, when they become permanent residents of the Town, the by-law regarding banned breeds will be upheld. Motion carried.

            In a motion made by Councillor S Atkinson, seconded by Councillor Quinlan, the Clerk is to send a reminder to Town residents, in the form of a flyer; put an ad in the local paper and on social media; and send a registered letter to the local real estate operators, as a reminder that the Town of Clark’s Harbour has in place a by-law banning certain breeds of dogs (By-Law 17, section 1f-3). Motion carried.

1957

REPORTS

Streets, Sewers and Unsightly Premises: The monthly report was read and discussed.

Recreation: Councillor S Atkinson gave an update on the upcoming Volunteer Supper to be held April 11 2016 at the Legion as well as a recap of the Volunteer Dinner, held in Halifax which was attended by herself, Mayor Stoddart, Volunteer of the Year, Sherrill Stoddard and her husband.

Building Inspectors Report: One building permit with an estimated amount of $90 000 was issued in March.

Fire: There was no Fire report available.

Police: There was no police report available.

Mayor/Councillors: Councillor Brannen reported on a EMO Executive meeting he attended on March 24th 2016.

CORRESPONDENCE

a) Western Counties Regional Library Adopt a Book Program:

The 11th Adopt a Book campaign within the Western Counties Regional Library started on April 1st 2016.

Councillor S Atkinson motioned, seconded by Councillor Baker, that the Town contribute $100.00 to this campaign by adopting a book(s). Motion carried.

b) South Shore Tourism Team:

The South Shore Tourism Team has requested a contribution from each municipal unit within the South Shore region to support their regional marketing initiatives; The Town of Clarks Harbour’s share being $63.45.

In a motion made by Councillor Brannen, seconded by Councillor Baker, the Town honor this request. Motion carried.

1958

NEW BUSINESS

            a) 2016/2017 Grants to Organizations:

            The 2016/2017 grants to organizations were discussed.



Councillor Stoddard motioned that the grants to organizations be approved as discussed, Councillor Quinlan seconded this motion, motion carried.

            b) Recognition Certificates for Firefighters:

            A ceremony to recognize long standing volunteer firefighters within the local Fire Departments will be held in September of 2016.

            Councillor S Atkinson motioned, seconded by Councillor Baker, that the Town issue recognition certificates to those that are honored. Motion carried.

            c) EMO/Tri County Regional School Board Agreement:

            Council approved of the Agreement between the Emergency Measures Organization and the Tri County Regional School Board regarding the use of school board property in the case of a ‘non-emergency’ situation. Motioned by Councillor Brannen, seconded by Councillor R Atkinson, motion carried.

            d) Sea Star Seafoods Ltd – Road Safety Signage:

            A request was received from the safety coordinator, Arnold Demings, of Sea Star Seafoods Ltd that the Town erect signage pertaining to vehicular and pedestrian traffic safety on Courtney Street in the vicinity of the Sea Star industrial complex.

            Councillor Baker motioned that the town erect signs urging traffic to reduce speed and to watch for persons working. Councillor Quinlan seconded this motion, motion carried.



ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:

            a) Street Paving:

            Street paving was discussed, Woodland needs a complete paving and there are other areas that need to be addressed. The Street Committee will do an overview of each street to see which needs to be addressed in the 2016/2017 fiscal year. The Clerk was instructed to contact two paving companies to provide a quote for the projects.

1959

b) Offshore Oil and Gas/Fishing Industry/Joint Municipal Resolution:

            Rob Frost, CAO for the Municipality of the District of Barrington, suggested that there be a partnering with neighboring municipalities regarding a resolution for support for the Clean Ocean Action Committee in their endeavor to protect the lucrative fishing grounds off the southern coast of Nova Scotia from potential oil spill/drilling if there should be any.

            Councillor Quinlan motioned that a joint resolution with the neighboring units is a good idea, Councillor Baker seconded this motion, motion carried.

            c) Legion Dance Policy:

            The existing policy regarding legion dances was discussed at length.

            Councillor R Atkinson motioned that they reinstate dances at the legion as per Town Council’s rules and regulations on a trial basis and that an advertisement be placed on the Town’s facebook page asking for a committee of like-minded persons interested to organize an occasional dance to be held at the legion. Councillor Quinlan seconded this motion; all were in favor with the exception of Mayor Stoddart, who was against. Motion carried.

            d) Unsightly Premises:

            Councillor Brannen received a complaint from a resident complaining of unsightly premises on the property of Sheila Mae Quinlan.

            In a motion made by Councillor Brannen, seconded by Councillor S Atkinson that a letter is written to the homeowner stating this. Motion carried.

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Mayor                                                         Town Clerk