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Town of Clark's Harbour : Town Minutes - July, 2018Below 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. 2092 Regular Session Town Council July 11, 2018 The Regular Session of Town Council was called to order by Mayor Leigh Stoddart at 7pm with Councillors Louann Link, Trudy Quinlan, Rex Stoddard, Irene Barker, Russell Atkinson and Cara Newell present. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: a) Hockey Nets b) Canada Day Volunteers APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: It was moved by Councillor Stoddard, 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 Quinlan, seconded by Councillor Newell to approve the previous minutes. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: No appointments MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: a) Financial Statements/Finals: The final financial statements for 2017/2018 were presented to Council for approval. There were no changes from the draft financial statements. Councillor Baker motioned that the financial statements be accepted as presented, Councillor Link seconded this motion, motion carried. 2093 REPORTS Streets, Sewers and Unsightly Premises: Report was read and discussed; the majority of June was spent readying for the Canada Day festivities. Recreation: No report available for this period. Building Inspectors Report: There was three (3) permits issued in June, with an estimated value of $70,000. Fire: No fire report available at this time. Police: No police report available at this time. Mayor/Councillors: Mayor Stoddart, and Councillors Quinlan, Baker and Newell all gave reports of their various activities and meetings since the last regular meeting of Council. CORRESPONDENCE: a) NSFM - Compensation for Elected Officials: It was shared with Council that NSFM is in support of adjusting compensation for elected officials once the new law becomes effect in 2019. This new law would mean that elected officials would no longer receive a 1/3 honorarium relief from income taxes on their honorarium. NSFM is recommending that pre-tax compensation for mayors, wardens and councillors be adjusted to compensate for this change. b) Nova Scotia Environment – Proposed Changes to C&D Sites: Nova Scotia Environment is considering numerous changes to Construction and Demolition (C&D) sites across the province, such as restricting which materials are accepted, requiring an approval for transfer, storage and processing of C&D materials, expanding water quality analysis requirements; just to mention a few. The Clerk spoke with Cameron Whiteway of the Municipality of Barrington regarding these changes and he indicated that NSE has received a considerable amount of negative feedback regarding these changes and the worst case 2094 scenario for the residents of the Town of Clark’s Harbour and the Municipality of Barrington, would be that the C&D site located in Clyde River would become a transfer station and all residents would be required to pay a tipping fee when bringing items there. c) Julie Ferguson – Town of Shelburne: Correspondence was received from the Town of Shelburne to inquire if we would be interested in cost-sharing a visit from Michael Roberts, a former street gang leader who now works with the RCMP across the Country giving talks on the dangers of opioids, specifically fentanyl. Although Mr Roberts has spoken at both the Shelburne Regional and Barrington High Schools, the general public didn’t attend and the Town of Shelburne felt that the public should also hear his message. Council expressed interest in this, but not knowing the costs at this time, felt a commitment was too early to make. No motions were made. d) Shelburne County Mental Health: The Shelburne County Mental Health and Wellness Association have asked for support in the form of a letter for a grant application. This grant is to help in the assistance of setting up a Warm Line, (a step below a Crisis Line), in Shelburne County to support those they may have suffered an acute experience. Councillor Baker motioned, seconded by Councillor Quinlan that a letter of support be written for Shelburne County Mental Health, motion carried. e) Anna Kenney, MOB: Ms Kenney asked permission to use and spray paint kilometer markers on Main Street during the Nova Scotia Marathon Half Marathon which is being held on July 22, 2018. Council granted their permission. NEW BUSINESS a) Property at 23 South St: There has been some concern of large transport trucks, leaving a business on South St, coming too close to the edge of the unpaved shoulder while rounding a sharp turn. There is very little space between the pavement and the property at 23 South St, and if not careful a truck could possibly upset causing environmental dangers as well as property destruction. 2095 Councillor Baker motioned, seconded by Councillor Quinlan that the Street Committee look into this and proceed with whatever it would take to prevent a mishap from happening. Motion carried. b) Revised EMO Plan: At a recommendation from the EMO Executive Committee, Councillor Link motioned to accept the revised EMO Plan, Councillor Atkinson seconded this motion, motion carried. c) Municipality of Barrington: Councillor Baker motioned, seconded by Councillor Newell that a card of thanks be sent to the Municipality of Barrington for the placement of one of their Lobster Sculptures in the Town of Clark’s Harbour. Motion carried. d) Extra Pay for Fireman - Fireworks: It was brought to Council’s attention that the volunteer fireman that operates the fireworks had made several futile trips to the Town to set off fireworks, but because of fog conditions, could not do so. It was felt that they should be compensated for this. Councillor Quinlan motioned, seconded by Councillor Stoddard, that they receive an extra $100 each for the time and effort spent on setting up and setting off the fireworks. There were six of them; Robbie Kenney, William Kenney, Bryant Newell, Paul Thomas, Jeff Doane, and Ronald Crowell. Motion carried. e) 62 Courtney St Sewer Connection: The residents of 62 Courtney St expressed interest in hooking up to Town sewer and inquired as to what it would entail and the costs involved. Because the residents only have a legal right of way across private property, it was suggested to get permission in writing from the owners of the property before pursuing a sewer connection. They would also be responsible for all work required after the first 20 feet from the last hook-up. 2096 ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: a) Street Hockey Nets: Councillor Newell expressed concern over the condition of the street hockey nets. She inquired if Samantha Goreham, Physical Activity Coordinator, with the Municipality of Barrington and Town of Clark’s Harbour could look into the costs of new ones and if there may be some monetary assistance in obtaining them. The Clerk was instructed to look into this. b) Canada Day Volunteers: Councillor Baker requested that the three main Canada Day Volunteers, Della Smith, Eileen Cunningham, and Cindy be given an extra $100 for all their efforts in organizing and supervising the Canada Day Celebrations, “we couldn’t have pulled it off without them”. Councillor Baker motioned, seconded by Councillor Link that the three above mentioned volunteers receive an extra $100 for the volunteering they did for Canada Day. Motion carried. At 8:20pm, there being no other business to discuss, Councillor Atkinson motioned to adjourn. The next regular meeting of Council will be held August 1st 2018 in Council Chambers of the Town Hall, commencing at 7pm. ___________________________ ________________________ Mayor Town Clerk |
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