May 11, 2023 - Regular/Budget Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
    1. Regrets
  3. Invitation to Stand and Move
  4. Presentation
  5. Adoption of Minutes
    1. April 27, 2023 - Special Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
    2. April 27, 2023 - Executive Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  6. Grant Approvals
    1. Grants to Organizations Spring 2023 (Attachment)
    2. Extraordinary Grants
      • Sea Kayak Symposium
        • Recommended Motion: To approve an extraordinary grant in the amount of $5,000 to the Sea Kayak Symposium.
      • Rotary Ribfest - Sponsorship
        • Recommended Motion: To approve a sponsorship to the Yarmouth Rotary Ribfest in the amount of $2,500 for the 2023-2024 fiscal year
      • Rails to Trails
        • Recommended Motion: To approve a financial contribution in the amount of $150 per km of trails in the Municipality of Argyle for a total of $7,050 for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
    3. Community Hall Grants 2023 
    4. Argyle Emergency Fund (RFD)
    5. Fire Services Capital Grant Program - Lake Vaughan Fire Department (RFD) (Policy) (Request)
  7. Financial Approvals
    1. Financial Report until March 31, 2023 (Attachment)
    2. Fire Operating Budget 2023-2024 (Attachment)
    3. Sewer Budgets (Operating and Capital) 2023-2024 (Attachment)
    4. East Pubnico Water Utility Charge 2023-2024 (Attachment)
    5. Fire Area Rates 2023-2024 (Attachment)
    6. Interest Rate/Date on Overdue Accounts 2023-2024 (Attachment)
    7. Transfer Surplus to Capital Reserve (Attachment) 
    8. Residential and Commercial Rates 2023-2024 (Attachment)
  8. Operating Fund Budget Presentation 2023-2024  (Operating Budget) (Presentation)
  9. Operating Reserve 2023-2024 (Attachment)
  10. Capital Budget Presentation 2023-2024 (Capital Reserve Budget) (Gas Tax) 
  11. Recognizing Argyle
  12. Warden’s Report (Attachment)
  13. Committee Reports
    1. Substance Use Awareness Project
    2. Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission
    3. REMO Executive
    4. Mariners Centre Management Authority (Attachment)
    5. Mariners Center Expansion Board (MCEB)
    6. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association (Attachment)
    7. Yarmouth County Solid Waste Park
    8. Yarmouth International Airport Corporation (Attachment)
    9. Nakile Board
    10. Western County Regional Libraries
    11. WREN Liason and Oversight Committee
    12. Argyle Recreation Commission
    13. Police Advisory Board
    14. Doctor Recruitment (Attachment)
    15. Waste Check
    16. Tusket Sewer
    17. Wedgeport Sewer
    18. West Pubnico Sewer
    19. East Pubnico Utility Water
  14. Reports
    1. Clerks Report (Attachment)
    2. Department Head Report (Attachment)
    3. Building Permit Report (Attachment)
  15. For Decision/Discussion
    1. Yarmouth Airport Agreement (Attachment)
  16. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Low Income Tax Exemption Applications 2023 (Attachment)
  17. Financial Requests
    • The District Community Grants will be brought to the Executive Council Meeting for approval.
  18. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting/Notice of Motion by Councillors
  19. Question Period
  20. Adjournment

April 27, 2023 - Executive Meeting of Council - 6:30 p.m.

SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL - 5:45 p.m.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Department Head Reports - Protection Services - René Jeddry
3. Adjournment

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  3. Invitation to Stand and Move
  4. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  5. Adoption of Minutes
    1. April 13, 2023 - 143rd Annual Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  6. 7-Day Notice
  7. Department Head Report - Protection Services (Attachment)
  8. For Decision
    1. First Reading - Proposed Land Use By-Law Amendment and Development Agreement for Sawmill (Attachment)
    2. Article C22 - Fees and Penalties (Attachment)
    3. Article P28 - Substance Abuse (Attachment)
    4. Relief of Taxes - AAN # 08489793 (Attachment)
    5. Task Force Letter Signed - YIAC (Attachment)
  9. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Grants to Organization (Executive Assistant)
    2. Community Litter Cleanup (Executive Assistant)
    3. Regional Enterprise Networks Review (Attachment)
    4.  "Finale des Jeux de l'Acadie" in 2026 (Attachment)
    5. Off Highway Vehicle Request - Councillor Boudreau
    6. Lettre du président - remerciement, annonce de la nouvelle piste d'athlétisme ESPB (Attachment)
    7. Letter to CSAP (Attachment)
  10. Financial Requests - Deferred until budget deliberations.
  11. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  12. Question Period
  13. In Camera 
  14. Adjournment

April 13, 2023 143rd Annual Council Meeting

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move 
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Presentation - Yarmouth County Hospice Society (Attachment)
  5. Recognizing Argyle - Council Announcements
  6. Adoption of Minutes
    1. March 30, 2023 - Special Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
    2. March 30, 2023 - Executive Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  7. Appointment of Auditors (Attachment)
  8. Appointment of Officers (Attachment)
  9. Appointment of Solicitors (Attachment)
  10. Membership to NSFM and FCM (Attachment)
  11. Warden's Report (Attachment)
  12. Committee Reports
    1. Substance Use Awareness Project (Attachment)
    2. Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission 
    3. REMO Executive Meeting
    4. Mariners Centre Management Authority
    5. Mariners Centre Expansion Steering Committee (Attachment)
    6. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association (Attachment)
    7. Yarmouth County Solid Waste Park 
    8. Yarmouth International Airport Corporation
    9. Nakile Board 
    10. Western County Regional Libraries (Attachment)
    11. WREN Liaison and Oversight Committee
    12. Argyle Recreation Commission 
    13. Police Advisory Board
    14. Doctor Recruitment 
    15. Waste Check (Attachment)
    16. Sewer Committees - Tusket, Wedgeport, West Pubnico (Seasonal)
  13. Reports
    1. Clerks Report - (Attachment)
    2. Department Head Report (Attachment)
    3. Building Permit Report - Pending Attachment
  14. 7-Day Notice
    1. Article C22 - Fees and Penalties (Attachment)
    2. Article P28 - Substance Abuse (Attachment)
  15. For Decision and Discussion
    1. Second Reading - Land Use By-Law Amendments re: Wind Development (Attachment)
    2. REPEAL - Article C48 - COVID 19 Property Tax Financing Policy (Attachment)
    3. REPEAL - Article C10 - Tent Rental Policy (Attachment)
    4. REPEAL - Article C20 - C&D Landfill (Attachment)
    5. Article P40 - Nepotism (Attachment)
  16. Correspondence and For Information
    1. NSFM Monday Memos 
      1. March 20, 2023
      2. March 27, 2023
      3. April 3, 2023
      4. April 11, 2023
    2. Yarmouth County Trail Development Association (Attachment)
    3. Yarmouth Seaport Nominations (Attachment)
    4. Municipality of Barrington Land Use By-Law Changes re: Agricultural Uses (Attachment)
  17. Financial Requests - All deferred to budget deliberations.
  18. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  19. Question Period
  20. In Camera - MGA Section 22:2 (C) Personnel Matters
  21. Adjournment

March 30, 2023 - Executive Meeting of Council - 6:30 p.m.

SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL - 5:45 p.m.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Department Head Reports - Recreation, Natalie d'Entremont
3. Adjournment

PUBLIC HEARING 
The purpose of this Public Hearing is to address the proposed setback provisions as outlined in Section 8.1 of the Land Use By-Law.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Adoption of Minutes
    1. March 9, 2023 - Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  5. Second Reading of the Land Use By-Law Amendments
    1. Wind Development - Erin Ferguson, WSP (Attachment)
  6. 7-Day Notice
    1. Article P40 - Nepotism (Attachment)
    2. REPEAL - Article C48 - COVID 19 Property Tax Financing Policy (Attachment)
    3. REPEAL - Article C10 - Tent Rental Policy (Attachment)
    4. REPEAL - Article C20 - C&D Landfill (Attachment)
  7. Department Head Report - Recreation (Attachment)
  8. For Decision
    1.  Nakile Home for Special Care Tax Exemption/By-Law Exemption (RFD) (2023 Charitable Organizations List)
    2. REPEAL - Article C45 - COVID 19 Policy (Attachment)
    3. Transfer Request from Operating Reserve (Attachment)
    4. Veterans Banners (Deputy CAO) (RFD)
    5. Letter of Thanks to Rebecca Rose, Community Navigator
  9. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Wedgeport Wind Registration of Environmental Assessment (Attachment)
    2. Correspondence from the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation (Attachment)
    3. Legislation Supports Off-Highway Vehicle Use
  10. Strategic Plan Progress Report
  11. Financial Requests 
    1. District Community Grant Request - St. Joseph Church (Guy)
    2. District Community Grant Request - Pubnico Point Trail Association (Calvin)
    3. District Community Grant Request - Seal Island Old Baptist Meeting Place Society (Calvin)
    4. District Community Grant Request - Harbour Authority of Dennis Point (Calvin)
    5. District Community Grant Request - Societe Touristique Bon Temps d'Argyle (Calvin)
    6. District Community Grant Request - Hubbards Point Community Centre (Danny)
    7. Fire Services Capital Grant Request - Lake Vaughan Volunteer Fire Department (CAO) (Policy) (Attachment)
    8. Nova Scotia Music Week Request (CAO)
  12. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  13. Question Period
  14. In Camera - MGA Section 22:2 (E) - Personnel Matter
  15. Adjournment

March 9, 2023 - Regular Council Meeting

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move 
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Presentation
  5. Recognizing Argyle - Council Announcements
  6. Adoption of Minutes
    1. February 23, 2023 - Special Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
    2. February 23, 2023 - Executive Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  7. Warden's Report (Attachment)
  8. Committee Reports
    1. Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission
    2. REMO Executive Meeting (Attachment)
    3. Mariners Centre Management Authority 
    4. Mariners Centre Expansion Steering Committee 
    5. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association
    6. Yarmouth County Solid Waste Park 
    7. Yarmouth International Airport Corporation (Attachment)
    8. Nakile Board 
    9. Western County Regional Libraries
    10. WREN Liaison and Oversight Committee (Attachment)
    11. Argyle Recreation Commission (Attachment)
    12. Police Advisory Board
    13. Doctor Recruitment 
    14. Waste Check (Attachment)
    15. Sewer Committees - Tusket, Wedgeport, West Pubnico (Seasonal)
  9. Reports
    1. Clerks Report (Attachment)
    2. Department Head Report (Attachment)
  10. 7-Day Notice 
    1. Rescind - Article C45 - COVID 19 Policy (Attachment)
    2. Rescind and to be Replaced - Article P9 - Eliminating Conflict (Attachment)
  11. For Decision and Discussion
    1. Article C16 - Low Income Property Tax Exemption (Policy) (Attachment)
    2. Clare/Argyle Tourism project (Attachment)
    3. By-Law 41 - The Maintenance and Improvements of Private Roads (Attachment)
    4. Strategic Plan Action Items (For Decision) (Resource 1) (Resource 2) (RFD)
    5. Policing Priorities 2023-2024
  12. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Letter of Support - Lake Milo Aquatic Club Renovation Project (Attachment)
    2. Correspondence to the Interim Manager and Board of the Airport (Attachment)
  13. Financial Requests 
    1. District Community  Grant Request - Nouveaux Horizon de la Baronnie - $500 (Attachment)
  14. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  15. Question Period
  16. In Camera - Section 22:2 (C)
    1. Personnel Matter
  17. Adjournment

February 23, 2023 - Executive Meeting of Council - 6:30 p.m.

SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL - 6:00 p.m.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Department Head Reports - Operations, Kyle Boudreau
3. Adjournment

EXECUTIVE MEETING OF COUNCIL - 6:30 p.m.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Adoption of Minutes
    1. February 9, 2023 - Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  5. Recommendations from PAC
    1. Wind Development - Erin Ferguson, WSP (Attachment)
  6. 7-Day Notice
    1. Article C16 - Low Income Property Tax Exemption (Attachment) (Spreadsheet) 
  7. Department Head Report - Operations (Attachment)
  8. For Decision
    1. Fidelis House (Attachment)
    2. Fire Service Review (RFD) (Letter)
    3. Request for Relief of Taxes (Attachment) 
  9. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Letter to South West Nova Biosphere (Attachment)
    2. YQI Activities (Attachment)
    3. Yarmouth Seaport Incorporated Board of Directors - Deputy CAO
    4. Coldest Night of the Year Invitation (Attachment)
  10. Financial Requests 
    1. District Community Grant Request - The Wedgeport Nature Trail Committee - $500 - Gordon Boudreau (Attachment)
    2. District Community Grant Request - Plymouth Hall - $500 - Ted Saulnier (Attachment)
  11. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  12. Question Period
  13. In Camera - MGA Section 22:2 (C) - Mariners Centre
  14. Adjournment

February 9, 2023 - Regular Council Meeting

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move 
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Presentation - Malcolm Seaboyer, Y-CON Presentation (Presentation - 11 Pages) (Grant Funding Report - 21 Pages)
  5. Recognizing Argyle - Council Announcements
  6. Adoption of Minutes
    1. January 31, 2023 - Special Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment - 1 Pages)
    2. January 31, 2023 - Executive Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment - 4 Pages)
  7. Warden's Report (Attachment - 1 page)
  8. Committee Reports
    1. Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission (Attachment - 2 Pages)
    2. REMO Executive Meeting
    3. Mariners Centre Management Authority (Attachment - 5 Pages)
    4. Mariners Centre Expansion Steering Committee (Attachment - 3 Pages)
    5. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association (Attachment - 4 Pages)
    6. Yarmouth County Solid Waste Park (Attachment - 3 Pages)
    7. Yarmouth International Airport Corporation
    8. Nakile Board 
    9. Western County Regional Libraries
    10. WREN Liaison and Oversight Committee (Attachment - 3 Pages)
    11. Argyle Recreation Commission (Attachment - 3 Pages)
    12. Police Advisory Board
    13. Doctor Recruitment (Attachment - 2 Pages)
    14. Waste Check
    15. Sewer Committees - Tusket, Wedgeport, West Pubnico (Seasonal)
  9. Reports
    1. Clerks Report (Attachment - 4 pages)
    2. Department Head Report (Attachment - 5 Pages)
  10. 7-Day Notice 
    1. Article P20 - Performance Evaluation Policy (Attachment - 16 Pages)
  11. For Decision and Discussion
    1. Second Reading - By-Law 11 - Animals (Attachment - 2 Pages)
    2. Second Reading - By-Law 27A - Solid Waste (Attachment - 25 Pages)
    3. Second Reading - By-Law 30 - Tusket Wastewater (Attachment - 18 Pages)
    4. Letter of Support - Extended Producer Responsibility (Attachment - 1 Page)
    5. Four-Day Work Week Pilot Project - RFD (Attachment - 2 Pages)
    6. Argyle Volunteer Banquet - RFD (Attachment - 2 Pages)
  12. Correspondence and For Information
    1. NSFM Monday Memos 
      1. NSFM Feb 6, 2023 
      2. NSFM Jan 30, 2023
      3. NSFM Jan 23, 2023
    2. Municipal Profile and Financial Indicator Results (Attachment - 38 Pages)
    3. Tri County Veterinary Services (Attachment - 1 Pages)
  13. Financial Requests 
  14. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  15. Question Period
  16. In Camera 
  17. Adjournment