Town of Clark's Harbour : Town Minutes - February, 2017

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.

1999

Regular Session

Town Council

February 07, 2017

The Regular Session of Town Council was called to order by Mayor Leigh Stoddart at 6:50pm with Councillors Trudy Quinlan, Irene Baker, Russell Atkinson, Louann Link, and Rex Stoddard present. Councillor Cara Ross was absent.



ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:   Town of Lockport 110th Birthday Celebrations

                                                            Region 6 Solid Waste Management Budget

                                                            Shelly Hipson/Tree Canada

                                                            Dr Blair

                                                            Halloween Children’s Parade

                                                            Karate/Tae Kwon Do



APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

            It was moved by Councillor Atkinson and seconded by Councillor Baker 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 Atkinson to approve the previous minutes. Motion carried.

APPOINTMENTS:   Adam Kenney/Riverhills Golf Club – no show



MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:     Volunteer of the Year Nominations

            The Town received eleven (11) nominations for recognition of Volunteer of the Year, Bonnie Stoddart, Wanda J Atkinson, Al Blades, Morris Nickerson, Tracy Swim, Sherry Atkinson, Nettie Hopkins, Carla Stewart, Susan Messenger, Sheldon Bell and Marlene Atkinson.

            Councillor Quinlan motioned that Bonnie Stoddart be selected as the one to represent the Town of Clark’s Harbour at the Provincial Volunteer Ceremonies being held in Halifax on April

2000

18th 2017, with Sheldon Bell as the alternate. Councillor Atkinson seconded this motion, motion carried.



REPORTS

Streets, Sewers and Unsightly Premises:

            The monthly report was read and discussed.

Recreation:

             No report available for this period.

Building Inspectors Report:

            There were no permits issued for the month of December, 2016 and one demolition permit issued in January, 2017 for the former Baker’s Irving.



Fire:

                         No fire report available at this time.

            Police:

                         No police report available at this time.

            Mayor/Councillors:

                        Councillors Quinlan, Link, Baker and Atkinson gave reports on their various meetings/activities since the last regular meeting of Council.

CORRESPONDENCE:

            a) Shelburne County Ducks Unlimited:

                        The committee of the Shelburne County Ducks Unlimited asked for either an item or a monetary donation to assist in their first annual dinner and auction being held on Friday, February 17th at the Lions club in Barrington.

                        Councillor Atkinson motioned that the Town grant them a monetary donation of $50, Councillor Baker seconded this motion, motion carried.



2001

            b) Electoral Boundaries – Roy O’Donnell:

                        Roy O’Donnell of Shelburne asked Council to write to Premier McNeil seeking to have the electoral boundaries restored to what they were previously and that this is done before the next provincial election.

                        Councillor Baker motioned that a letter be written to the Premier to this affect, Councillor Quinlan seconded this motion, motion carried.

            c) Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association:

                        Correspondence was received from the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association expressing the opportunity to possibly provide banking to rural areas that didn’t already have a bank.

            d) UNSM Regional Meeting:

                        UNSM will be holding a regional meeting on March 10th at 10am, hosted by the Town of Yarmouth.



NEW BUSINESS

            a) Legion Fees/Rent:

                        Following a lengthy discussion regarding the rental fee for the Legion, Councillor Atkinson motioned that the daily rental fee be increased from $50 to $75; to be reviewed on a yearly basis. Councillor Link seconded this motion, motion carried.

                        The fee of $300 for receptions, honorary dinners, etc. remains the same.

            b) Fisherman’s Memorial Service in Shelburne:

                        Mayor Stoddart was contacted by Mayor Mattatall of the Town of Shelburne to invite the Town to a Regional Fisherman’s Service that she is planning for June 2017.

            c) Finances, April 2016 to December 31 2016:

                        Finances for the first nine months of the 2016/2017 fiscal year was presented to Council and discussed.

            d) Date Changes for the Regular Meeting of Council:

                        The next three regular meetings of Council will be held on March 8th 2017, April 5th 2017, and May 3rd 2017. This is due to the pilot project with the NSCC using Council Chambers Tuesday and Thursday evenings on a weekly basis until the 2nd of June.

            e) Business Navigation Service:

                        Information was shared with Council regarding the Business Navigation Service which is available to those who are interested in starting a new business in Nova Scotia. This information will be available on the Town’s website as well as the facebook page.

2002

            f) Town Cryer Outfit:

                        Councillor Quinlan motioned that a town cryer outfit be purchased for not more than $1000. Councillor Atkinson seconded this motion, motion carried.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:

            a) Town of Lockport

                        An invitation was received inviting Mayor and Council to be part of their Canada 150 and their 110th birthday celebrations during 2017, specifically their Flag Day celebrations which are being held on Wednesday, February 15th 2017.

            b) Region 6 Solid Waste Management Budget:

                        The Region 6 Solid Waste Management Budget was presented to Council for discussion and approval.

                        Councillor Atkinson motioned that the budget be approved as presented. Councillor Quinlan seconded this motion, motion carried.

            c) Tree Canada/Shelly Hipson:

                        Shelly Hipson inquired if the Town would be interested acquiring a few edible trees if she were successful in getting a grant approved for this purchase.

                        Councillor Atkinson motioned that the Town participate in this program. Councillor Stoddard seconded this motion, motion carried.

            d) Dr Blair’s Office Hours:

                        Council was informed that there could be an increase in hours of Dr. Blair’s office located next to the Town hall.

            e) Children’s Halloween Parade:

                        Councillor Baker inquired if the Town would hold a children’s Halloween parade this year as she had had many inquiries to such. If someone could be found to organize this, then this may be accomplished.

            f) Karate/Tae Kwon Do:

                        Councillor Baker inquired if there was anyone local that could do karate/tae kwon do instruction in the area as she had had inquiries to such. This would be looked into.

Councillor Atkinson motioned that a $75 donation be made to the New Horizons in memory of Victor Maxwell, who was the father of a former Councillor. Councillor Link seconded this motion, motion carried.

2003

As it was 10:30pm and with no more business to discuss, Councillor Quinlan motioned that the meeting be closed.

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Mayor                                                          Town Clerk