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Special Council
The council will review and vote on a CARMA community support grant application for the Ripley area. They will also consider a Cumberland business connector agreement. The meeting focuses on these two administrative requests before adjourning.
- CARMA Amherst Community Support Grant for Ripley
- Cumberland Business Connector Agreement (Wells)
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee will consider adopting a Code of Conduct for Municipal Volunteers policy and review the 2026 Audit Plan Communication Letter. They will also receive the Fourth Quarter Financial Report for the period ending March 31, 2026.
- Review and potential adoption of Code of Conduct for Municipal Volunteers Policy
- Review of Audit Plan Communication Letter for 2026
- Review of Fourth Quarter Financial Report (ending March 31, 2026)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from CARMA. No other items are on the agenda besides the call to order and adjournment.
- CARMA presentation (no details provided)
Regular Council
The council will discuss and vote on multiple items, including the first reading of a development agreement for 1 Albion Street, community support grants, bylaw readings for graffiti and road trails, and a contract for an accessible playground. They will also consider a capital budget amendment for fire engine repairs and a property purchase on East Pleasant Street.
- 1 Albion Street Development Agreement first reading
- Community Support Grants to Maggies Place, Amherst Black Education Committee, NS Highlanders Museum
- Graffiti By-law second reading
- Accessible Playground Design Build Contract
- Capital Budget Amendment for Fire Apparatus Engine 3 Repairs
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is discussing a variety of policy updates, grant requests, and development agreements. Key items include a proposed apartment complex and several updates to town bylaws and operational policies.
- Development agreement application for affordable housing at 1 Albion Street
- Capital budget amendment for Fire Engine 3 repairs
- Second reading of the Graffiti By-law
- Draft ATV Road Trail Bylaw
- Community support grants for Maggies Place, Amherst Black Education Committee, and NS Highlanders Museum