Town of Clark's Harbour : Town Minutes - January, 2018

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.

Regular Session

Town Council

January 03, 2018

The Regular Session of Town Council was called to order by Mayor Leigh Stoddart at 7:00pm with Councillors Trudy Quinlan, Irene Baker, Louann Link, Cara Ross and Rex Stoddard present. Absent, Russell Atkinson due to work obligations.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:     Donation

                                                                2018 Assessment Report (preliminary)

                                                                100th Anniversary Town of Clark’s Harbour 2019





APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

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

APPOINTMENTS: No Appointments



MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:



            a) 2018 Committee Appointments:

                        Committee appointments and that of the deputy mayor were discussed. Council favoured remaining on the committees that they currently sit.

                        Nominations were called for for that of Deputy Mayor, Councillor Stoddard nominated Councillor Quinlan for Deputy Mayor, seconded by Councillor Link, all were in favour, motion carried.

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            Councillor Stoddard motioned that the committee appointments be approved as discussed, and that Councillor Quinlan be named Deputy Mayor, seconded by Councillor Newell. Motion carried.



REPORTS

Streets, Sewers and Unsightly Premises:

                        The monthly reports of November and December were read and discussed. The propane heater in the salt shed needs replacing and it was suggested that a new one be priced before a decision is made.

Recreation:

             No report available for this period.

Building Inspectors Report:

            No report available for this period.



            Fire:

                         No fire report available at this time.

            Police:

                         No police report available at this time.

            Mayor/Councillors:

                         Councillor Quinlan reported on a Kid’s Fair Play Fund meeting that she had attended.

CORRESPONDENCE:

            a) Bernadette Jordan – Meeting with Council



            The Honorable Bernadette Jordan will be visiting the area in the weeks of January 8th to the 19th, and requests a meeting with the Mayor and Council to discuss the Town’s priorities on January 16th at 6pm.

            Council were in favor of this appointment.

            b) Roseway Hospital Charitable Foundation: Funding Request

                        A request was received from the Roseway Hospital Charitable Foundation to provide financial assistance in order to provide lodging for locums to stay overnight prior to their shift at the Roseway Hospital emergency department.

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            It was suggested that the Clerk contact the other municipal units in Shelburne County to determine their course of action regarding this request.





NEW BUSINESS

            a) Volunteer of the Year Nominations:

            Nomination forms were given out to Councillors with a deadline of February 7th, to be returned for the selection of the volunteer to represent the Town of Clark’s Harbour in Halifax on April 9th, 2018. Provincial Volunteer Week will be observed from April 15th-22th, 2018. The local recognition dinner will be held on April 19th at the Legion in Clark’s Harbour.

            b) Region 6 Solid Waste Management 2018/2019 Budget:

            The Region 6 Solid Waste Management Budget for 2018/2019 was presented to Council for discussion and approval.

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

            c) Workshop Series:

            The municipal recreation departments within Shelburne County plan on holding a series of workshops for community groups in the fall of 2018, and it was inquired if the Town of Clark’s Harbour would participate in these workshops. After some discussion, it was decided that we not participate.

            Councillor Stoddard motioned, seconded by Councillor Newell that the Town not participate in hosting one of the workshops. Motion carried.



ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:

            a) Donation:



            The Town was asked to donate an item for an upcoming fundraiser on January 11th for Murray Nickerson, who suffered a heart attack just before the opening of the lobster season. Council decided to purchase an item for donation of not more than $50.

            Councillor Quinlan motioned, seconded by Councillor Link, to purchase an item of not more than $50 for this fundraiser. Motion carried.



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            b) 2018 Assessment Roll Report:

            This report was presented to Council and discussed. There was an overall increase in property tax dollars of $21 000 from 2017, mainly because of new construction and renovations.

            c) Town of Clark’s Harbour 100th Anniversary:

            A meeting date of January 31st has been set to discuss planning of the 100th Anniversary of the Town of Clark’s Harbour in 2019.



At 9:10pm, and there being no other business to discuss, Councillor Baker motioned to adjourn.

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Mayor                                                  Town Clerk