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Town of Clark's Harbour : Town Minutes - May, 2017Below 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. 2020 Special Council May 15, 2017 A Special Meeting of Council was called to order by Mayor Leigh Stoddart at 6:30 pm with Councillors Rex Stoddard, Louann Link, Cara Newell, and Irene Baker present. Absent was Councillors Quinlan and Atkinson. Additions to Agenda: none Councillor Baker motioned that the agenda be approved as circulated, Councillor Stoddard seconded this motion, motion carried. New Business: Student Interviews: Council members present interviewed Connor Bower, Daniel Comley and Jaedan Link. Drew Amirault, Kelsey Smith and Emily Atkinson were either already employed or were seeking employment elsewhere. After the interviews were complete, Council voted, by secret ballet, to hire Daniel Comley, with 5 votes and Jaedan Link, who had 3 votes. Connor Bower received 2 votes. The Clerk will contact all interviewees with Council’s decision on Tuesday. Heritage Hall: There was discussion among present Council members as to what to do with the Heritage Hall now that the Visitor Information Centre would no longer be located there. Two different ideas were passed around; to inquire if there was any person(s) interested in opening the museum on a volunteer basis or if there was any interest in someone operating a business there. Councillor Stoddard motioned, seconded by Councillor Link, that they advertise for volunteers to operate the museum for the summer months during tourist season and if no one shows any interest, then at the next regular meeting of Council, there be more discussion on what or how to advertise the space as a business interest, motion carried. Councillor Baker motioned, seconded by Councillor Ross, that they purchase a $50 Home Hardware gift card as well as a thank you card for Bonnie Symonds for her service in operating the Visitor Information Centre in the past. Motion carried. 2021 At 8:00pm, as there were no other issues to discuss, it was moved by Councillor Baker that the meeting be adjourned. ________________________ ________________________ Mayor Town Clerk 2013 Special Council May 10, 2017 A Special Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Leigh Stoddart at 6:40 pm with Councillors Rex Stoddard, Louann Link, Cara Newell, Trudy Quinlan, Irene Baker and Russell Atkinson present. Additions to Agenda: none Councillor Stoddard motioned that the agenda be approved as circulated, Councillor Quinlan seconded this motion, motion carried. New Business: Student Applications: Of the twelve (12) applicants for summer employment, it was short listed by Council to six (6) applicants for two (2) positions within the Town. The possible applicants are Connor Bower, Jaedan Link, Drew Amirault, Kelsey Smith, Daniel Comley and Emily Atkinson. Interviews will take place Monday May 15th commencing at 6:30pm. Property Tax Rate et al: Residential and Commercial: Councillor Quinlan motioned that the residential tax rate of $1.65 per $100 of assessment and that the commercial tax rate of $5.58 per $100 of assessment remain unchanged, Councillor Atkinson seconded this motion, motion carried. Sewer Rate: Councillor Atkinson motioned that the sewer rate of $158.00 per one full unit per year be increased to $188.00 per one full unit per year, Councillor Stoddard seconded this motion, motion carried. 2014 Visitor Information Centre: Council discussed at length at restructuring the visitor information centre, which is, in part, under the Tourism Industry of Nova Scotia rules and regulations. Councillor Stoddard indicated that the two ladies that are utilizing the empty space next to the Scotia Fundy Inshore Fisherman’s Association would be willing to answer any tourism questions from persons visiting the area. One of those persons, Cal Brown, has significant tourism related experience from all over the country. It was decided that the Visitor Information centre be relocated next to the Scotia Fundy Inshore Fisherman’s Association and that it be totally supported by the Town of Clark’s Harbour. Councillor Atkinson motioned, seconded by Councillor Ross, that the Visitor Information Centre be totally supported by the Town of Clark’s Harbour and that it be relocated next to the Scotia Fundy Inshore Fisherman’s Association, motion carried. And since the two ladies utilizing this space is willing to do this on a voluntary basis, Councillor Atkinson motioned, seconded by Councillor Quinlan, to not charge them the rent that was originally agreed upon (15% of sales), motion carried. Reduction of Council: Council discussed the pros and cons of reducing Council down to four (4) Council members and one (1) mayor. When discussions came to an end, Councillor Quinlan motioned that, at the next municipal election, they reduce the size of Council down to four (4) council members and one (1) mayor, Councillor Baker seconded this motion. Motion carried with a four to three vote, Mayor Stoddart, Councillor Stoddard and Councillor Atkinson were against. At 9:00pm, as there were no other issues to discuss, it was moved by Councillor Atkinson that the meeting be adjourned. _____________________________ _________________________ Town Clerk Mayor 2014 Regular Session Town Council May 03, 2017 The Regular Session of Town Council was called to order by Mayor Leigh Stoddart at 7pm with Councillors Irene Baker, Russell Atkinson, Cara Ross, and Rex Stoddard present. Deputy Mayor Trudy Quinlan and Councillor Louann Link were absent. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Shelburne County Lobster Fest Opening Ceremonies Shelburne County Mutual Aid and Firefighters Assoc. Legion Rental for Non Profit Organizations Crosswalk at Bruce Street APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: It was moved by Councillor Stoddard and seconded by Councillor Atkinson to approve the agenda, as well as the additions, as circulated. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES: It was moved by Councillor Atkinson and seconded by Councillor Ross to approve the previous minutes. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: Shelburne County Housing Coalition/Sheila Bird and Shawna Symonds – Sheila Bird and Shawna Symonds were present and gave a presentation of the Shelburne County Housing Coalition, their purpose, their mission and their outlook for 2017/2018. There are many throughout Shelburne County that does not have affordable housing and the waitlists are long in many areas. 2015 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: EMO Planning 2017/2018 Budget: At the last regular meeting of Council, Council had asked that a revised budget be presented before they make a final decision to accept. This budget was once again presented to Council, with no revisions, but with explanations. Councillor Stoddard motioned that the EMO Planning Budget for 2017/2018 be accepted as presented, Councillor Atkinson seconded this motion, motion carried. Sou’West Nova Transit: At the last regular meeting of Council, Council had asked the Clerk to inquire as to how many residents of the Town of Clark’s Harbour use this service. The reply was that this service was used 150 times from resident(s) of the Town for the 2016/2017 period. Councillor Baker motioned that the Town commit to $900 for the Sou’West Nova Transit, Councillor Stoddard seconded this motion, motion carried. REPORTS Streets, Sewers and Unsightly Premises: The report was read and discussed. Recreation: No report available for this period. Building Inspectors Report: There was one permit issued for the month of April, with a value of $40 000. Fire: No report available for this period. Police: No police report available at this time. Mayor/Councillors: Mayor Stoddart and Councillors Quinlan, Baker and Stoddard attended the volunteer supper held on April 27th at the Lion’s Hall in Barrington. CORRESPONDENCE: a) UNSM Correspondence was received from the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities stipulating that as a result of consultations from the Joint Municipal Accountability and Transparency Committee, it is recommended that all municipal council and staff travel expenses be reported on line for public access. 2016 b) Juniper House: A letter of thanks was received from Juniper House for the generous contribution that the Town of Clark’s Harbour pledged. NEW BUSINESS a) Island and Barrington Passage Fire Dept Budget 2017/2018: The Town of Clark’s Harbour share of the Island and Barrington Passage Fire Department Budget for 2017/2018 is $33, 780, up slightly from the previous year. Councillor Baker motioned that the budget be accepted as presented, Councillor Ross seconded this motion, motion carried. b) Student Applications: There were a total of 12 applicants for a possible three student positions with the Town of Clark’s Harbour. These applicants will be looked at in more detail on the 10th of May 2017. c) Date for Finance Meeting: May 10th at 6:30pm has been set for a Finance Meeting for the Town of Clark’s Harbour. d) Canada Day Events Meeting: The meeting that was originally set for May 10th has now been moved forward to May 17th at 6:30pm in council chambers. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: a) Shelburne County Lobster Festival Opening Ceremonies: The committee of the Shelburne County Lobster Festival invited Mayor and/or Council to say a few words at their opening ceremonies being held on June 2nd at the Guild Hall, 20 Maiden Lane, Shelburne at 7pm. b) Shelburne County Mutual Aid Firefighters Association: A letter from Darrell Locke, Secretary for the Shelb Co Mutual Aid Firefighters Asso, was received, once again reminding the Town to ensure that residents have their civic numbers properly displayed in order for emergency personnel to find them if need be. The Clerk emailed Darrell, pointing out that someone from NSCAF was in Town in the not so distant past and that all civic numbers were in place except for a few discrepancies, which were taken care of at that time. 2017 c) Animals/Cats/Minnie Atkinson: Councillor Baker brought up the fact that there was some displeasure in charging $75 rent to a group who held a fundraiser in April in order to spay, neuter, deworm, etc cats that had been left behind by previous homeowners in and around the surrounding communities of the Town of Clark’s Harbour and the Municipality of Barrington. It was stated to Councillor Baker that the charge was substantiated since the group used the rental hall the 5 days previous the fundraiser, and based on policy could have been charged $75 per day. d) Crosswalk: Councillor Atkinson inquired of the crosswalk that is to be placed at the end of Bruce Street and across Main Street. Councillor Atkinson was informed that the crosswalk will be put in place by July 1st of this year. As it was 9:30pm and with no more business to discuss, Councillor Baker motioned that the meeting be closed. ________________________ _______________________ Mayor Town Clerk |
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