Council Minutes
August 8, 2002
A meeting of the Town of Yarmouth was held on Thursday, August 8, 2002CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the playing of O'Canada
RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
REGRETS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IT WAS AGREED to approve the Agenda with the following additions:
8. A. f) UNSM - Nominating Committee Update
9. A. 2) Public Works Building - Update
1. 4) Planning Advisory Committee - ADT Signs
C. a) Unsightly Premises
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED BY Councillor Pink, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares that the minutes of the Public Hearing and regular Council meeting, on July 11, 2002, and the Special Council meeting, July 17, 2002 be approved as circulated.
MOTION CARRIED
PRESENTATION
SAXTON/COMEAU - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Dave Saxton, Saxton Comeau, provided and overview of the Financial Statements of the Town of Yarmouth for the period ended March 31, 2002. (Appendix A).
Mayor Crosby thanked Mr. Saxton for his presentation and work regarding the financial statements and commented on the good financial planning which resulted in no tax increases for the residents.
Councillor Pink formally expressed his gratitude to the CAO and staff for keeping the finances in order and maintaining good financial planning.
MOVED BY Councillor Pink, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares that the Financial Statements as presented by Dave Saxton, Saxton Comeau, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY Councillor Pink, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares that Saxton Comeau be appointed the auditors for the Town for the next year.
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION
MEADOWFIELDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL - SOCCER FIELD
A copy of correspondence addressed to Warden Chris Perry, Municipality of the District of Yarmouth regarding the Meadowfields Community School soccer field was circulated and discussed. No decision was required at this time.
BRIAN HOLLAND -- DISTRICT OF BARRINGTON RE: PROPOSED PIPELINE
Correspondence from Brian Holland, Municipality of the District of Barrington, requesting support for the Province to establish a transparent review process to address the concerns of local residents, industry and municipal units regarding the affects of the construction of any proposed pipeline in our area, was considered.
MOVED BY Councillor Strickland, SECONDED BY Councillor Pink that a letter be written to the Premier in support of a review process for the proposed pipeline to be implemented by the Province.
MOTION CARRIED
UNSM - AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT
Correspondence from Jerry Blumenthal, President UNSM, to Minister MacIsaac, Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations regarding an amendment to the Utility & Review Board, was discussed.
MOVED BY Councillor Pink, SECONDED BY Councillor Strickland that a letter be written to Minister MacIsaac advising that Council supports the UNSM resolution that provides for changes to the Municipal Government Act as it applies to applications for Town status.
MOTION CARRIED
FCM - REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Correspondence from Jack Layton, FCM Past President and Co-Chair FCM National Housing Policy Options Team, requesting financial support, was considered.
MOVED BY Councillor Strickland, SECONDED BY Councillor Boudreau that the request from Jack Layton, Co-Chair FCM National Housing Policy Options team, be referred to the Finance Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF YARMOUTH - TOURISM
Correspondence from Chris Perry, Warden, Municipality of the District of Yarmouth requesting support for the South West Shore Development Authority to commission a "study to examine tourism and tourism potential in this region", was considered.
MOVED BY Councillor Boudreau, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares that Council support the request of the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth to commission a study to examine further tourism and tourism potential in this region.
Questions were raised regarding possible outcomes and if a study had been previously completed in the Yarmouth and Yarmouth County areas.
MOVED BY Councillor Boudreau, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares to table this motion to the next meeting of Council and request additional information and clarification.
MOTION TABLED
PARENTS PLACE REQUEST FOR USE OF PROPERTY - 33 BARNARD STREET
Correspondence from Holly Thomas, Parents Place Coordinator, requesting the use of 33 Barnard Street, was considered.
MOVED BY Councillor Dares, SECONDED BY Councillor Pink that written clarification, as to the intended use of 33 Barnard Street, be obtained prior to consideration by Council.
MOTION CARRIED
UNSM - NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Correspondence from Anna Allen, Chair, Nominating Committee, UNSM regarding nominations for the positions of President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer, was considered.
MOVED BY Deputy Mayor Hood, SECONDED BY Councillor Strickland that we communicate to the Nominating Committee that Mayor Charles Crosby be considered by the Nominating Committee for the position of Second Vice-President for next year.
MOTION CARRIED
STANDING COMMITTEES
PUBLIC WORKS
Correspondence from the Mayor, CAO & Town Engineer regarding the proposed new Public Works Building, was considered. (Appendix B)
MOVED BY Councillor Pink, SECONDED BY Councillor Strickland that the request to continue to the next stage for the proposed new public works building, which is to go to tender, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Councillor Pink raised concerns relating to the signage By-law, and suggested an amendment be considered.
MOVED BY Councillor Pink, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares that Council request the Planning Advisory Committee review the present signage By-law to discuss an amendment and provide a recommendation to Council.
MOTION CARRIED
YARMOUTH WATER UTILITY
Deputy Mayor Hood advised the construction has begun on Phase II of the Lake George Watershed.
JOINT HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Councillor Dares advised a Public Hearing was held to consider the application for registration of Zion Baptist Church as a Heritage Property. There were no oral or written presentations for or against the application.
MOVED BY Councillor Dares, SECONDED BY Councillor Pink that Zion Baptist Church be registered as a Heritage property.
MOTION CARRIED
JOINT LEISURE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Councillor Dares provided an update on the Lake Milo Aquatic Club and requested Council's direction regarding renovations, specifically the chimney.
Concerns were raised regarding the signatures engraved on the fireplace and the heritage value of the chimney and fireplace.
The CAO advised the Department of Leisure Services requested confirmation of a capital contribution from the Town to assist with a funding application.
STAFF REPORTS
DANGEROUS & UNSIGHTLY PREMISES
Correspondence from the CAO regarding unsightly premises located at 22 Chester Street and 6 Porter Street, was considered
MOVED BY Councillor Pink, SECONDED BY Councillor Strickland that Council request the property owner, Ken Murphy Enterprises Limited, to meet with the Committee to provide an explanation as to why the properties should not be declared unsightly and/or dangerous; also that the Committee, in consideration of information provided by the owner, be authorized to, if in their opinion, proceed to issue an order in accordance with Part XV of the Municipal Government Act dealing with Dangerous or Unsightly Premises.
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF INVOICES
MOVED BY Councillor Dares, SECONDED BY Councillor Pink that invoices, as approved by the individual chairs, be authorized for payment.
MOTION CARRIED
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
IT WAS AGREED the next meeting be scheduled for September 12, 2002.
ADJOURN
The Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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MAYOR
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER