Town of Amherst public meetings in 2022

Regular Council

This agenda for the Town of Amherst Regular Council meeting on December 19, 2022, contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting software, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions.

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for the Town of Amherst Committee of the Whole meeting on December 19, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee

The Town of Amherst's Advisory Committee to Reduce Poverty Issues is meeting to discuss updates on homelessness, housing, and its strategic priorities and action plan. The committee will also review a letter from Public Health Northern Zone, hear updates from Tamarack, NSCC, and Mitacs, and approve minutes from the November 17, 2022 meeting.

• Homelessness update with memo and report on Amherst housing efforts
• Letter from Public Health Northern Zone thanking council
• Strategic Priorities and Action Plan update
• Tamarack update memo
• NSCC and Mitacs meeting updates

The committee discussed food security challenges, including funding shortages for school meals and the Oxford Community Kitchen. Members reviewed a draft of the Strategic Priorities and Action Plan for upcoming finalization. No new policies were enacted.

• Approved agenda for December 15, 2022 (Motion Carried)
• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (Motion Carried)
• Deferred introduction of Rachel Sovka to January 19, 2023
• Deferred Tamarack Update to January 19, 2023
• Deferred Mitacs Meeting Update to January 19, 2023

Regular Council

The Town of Amherst Regular Council meeting on November 28, 2022, includes several requests for decision, including second readings for a rezoning and a development agreement, plus approvals for appointments, agreements, and purchases. Council will also consider items related to elections, meeting dates, and a community support grant. The agenda includes presentations from the Amherst Downtown Business Association and Nova Scotia Community College, along with reports from internal and external committees.

• Second reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment for rezoning at Flemming/Paradise Avenue (Landry)
• Second reading of Development Agreement for Lot 2021-2R at Brown/Mosher Streets (Davidson)
• Appointment of Development Officer (Fawthrop)
• Stadium Canteen Concession Agreement (Emery)
• Purchase of Bagela Asphalt Recycler (Fawthrop)

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for the Town of Amherst Committee of the Whole meeting on November 21, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee

The Town of Amherst's Advisory Committee to Reduce Poverty Issues is meeting to hear presentations on homelessness from APD Chief Pike and on community development from the YMCA of Cumberland. The committee will also discuss a Mitacs meeting, a homeless shelter update, a Cornerstone request, a tutoring program update, a strategy review, and committee replacement. This is a regular working meeting with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Presentation from APD Chief Pike on homelessness
• Presentation from Aiden Kivisto, YMCA of Cumberland, on community development
• Homeless shelter update
• Cornerstone request (deed transfer proposal)
• Tutoring program update (NSCC)

The committee recommended that the Town of Amherst transfer ownership of 8/10 Prince Arthur Street to Cornerstone to create a housing hub. They also recommended that the Municipality of the County of Cumberland support future financial requests for this project or regional affordable housing.

• Recommended Town of Amherst transfer 8/10 Prince Arthur Street to Cornerstone for a housing hub (Motion Carried)
• Recommended Municipality of the County of Cumberland support future financial requests for the Cornerstone project or regional affordable housing (Motion Carried)
• Approved agenda for November 17, 2022 (Motion Carried)
• Approved minutes from October 18, 2022 (Motion Carried)

Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity Committee

The Town of Amherst Accessibility Committee is meeting to discuss a draft Accessibility Strategy presentation and the status of elevator repairs at the Stadium. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2022, if needed.

• Draft Accessibility Strategy presentation to be distributed at the meeting
• Elevator at Stadium - discussion with attached memo and report on repairs taking longer than expected

The committee reviewed a draft Accessibility Strategy and its associated Action Plan. Members were tasked with providing suggestions and corrections by November 15 for a December presentation to Council. Staff reported that stadium elevator repairs are delayed due to part availability.

• Approved November 9, 2022 agenda
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a request for decision on the Town of Amherst's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2022. Council will review the attached synopsis, request for decision, and the financial statements themselves, then decide whether to accept them. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order and adjournment).

• Request for decision on Town of Amherst Consolidated Financial Statements
• Attachments include audited financial statements for fiscal year ending March 31, 2022

Audit Committee

The Town of Amherst Audit Committee is meeting to review and potentially accept the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, along with the audit findings letter and management representation letter. The committee will also discuss the second quarter financial report and capital budget actuals-to-date. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and an in-camera session.

• Presentation of Town of Amherst Consolidated Financial Statements (20220331)
• Audit Findings Letter (20220331)
• Management Representations Letter Consolidated (20220331)
• Recommendation to Accept Town Statements
• Second Quarter Financial Report (20220930) and Capital Budget Actuals-to-Date (20221102)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Town of Amherst Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from September 6, 2022, and to receive updates on dangerous and unsightly premises and planning matters. The committee will also discuss the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) review, including a workshop on issues. This is a regular working meeting with no major decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022
• Introduction of new Land Use Planner / GIS Coordinator
• Dangerous and Unsightly Premises update
• Planning update
• MPS Review with PAC Issues Workshop

The Committee discussed several Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) policy updates, including the removal of metal roof requirements from the bylaw. Other items regarding shipping containers, solar collectors, and neighborhood commercial zoning were discussed for further drafting or review.

• Approved agenda as amended
• Approved September 6, 2022, meeting minutes
• Agreed to remove metal roofs from bylaw
• Agreed that neighborhood commercial zoning should be removed if the business no longer exists

Inclusion Diversity and Equity Committee

The Inclusion Diversity & Equity Committee will review its diversity strategy and discuss community consultation efforts. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting future meeting dates.

• Review of Diversity Strategy and related memo
• Discussion of Community Engagement Diversity and Inclusion plan
• Approval of September 20, 2022 minutes
• Setting future meeting dates

The committee reviewed a draft strategy and discussed the terminology for indigenous and aboriginal definitions. Members agreed to a workshop for the next meeting and will provide stakeholder contact lists to the Community Well Being Manager. The committee also discussed plans for community consultation and engagement.

• Approved agenda (Motion Carried)
• Approved September 20, 2022 minutes (Motion Carried)
• Agreed to hold a workshop instead of a formal meeting on November 15th
• Tasked Tammy Drew and Rochelle Howlett to draft a definition of indigenous

Regular Council

Amherst Town Council meets to approve minutes, elect a Deputy Mayor, make committee appointments, consider a donation from the Dr. & Mrs. H.E. Christie Foundation, and vote on a proposed Flag Protocol Policy amendment. Council will also receive reports from internal and external committees, including police, libraries, YMCA, and solid waste.

• Election of Deputy Mayor
• Council Committee Appointments
• Dr. & Mrs. H.E. Christie Foundation donation request (Cumberland County Minor Hockey Assoc)
• Flag Protocol Policy amendment
• Reports from Amherst Board of Police Commissioners, Cumberland Public Libraries, YMCA, and others

Public Hearing

This agenda for the Town of Amherst public hearing on October 20, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee

The Town of Amherst's Advisory Committee to Reduce Poverty Issues is meeting to discuss its strategic plan, a tutoring program, homelessness updates including a shelter update and a presentation to the Amherst Police Commission, a request for proposals for data collection, and a presentation on collective impact networks and neighbourhood roundtables. The committee will also approve minutes from September 22, 2022, and receive a membership update.

• Strategic Plan Review with update and intermunicipal document
• Tutoring Program discussion
• Homeless Shelter Update and presentation to Amherst Police Commission
• RFP for Data Collection
• Collective Impact Networks/Neighbourhood Roundtables Presentation

The Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee approved an updated Strategic Plan with additions to Goals and Objectives, incorporating feedback from members and coordination with the Amherst Youth Town Council. The committee also voted to have Town of Amherst staff contact the Nova Scotia Community College for assistance with a community tutoring program, with a report due within two months. Members received updates on the Homeless Shelter Task Force (Project WETS) and a presentation to the Amherst Police Commission about the committee's work on homelessness.

• Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
• Approved minutes of September 22, 2022 (carried)
• Approved updated Strategic Plan with additions to Goals and Objectives
• Approved motion to contact NSCC for tutoring program outreach, report due in two months (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Town of Amherst Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several council direction requests, including a donation from the Dr. & Mrs. H.E. Christie Foundation to the Cumberland County Minor Hockey Association, a proposed amendment to the flag protocol policy, and a memo on the Chignecto Isthmus. The committee will also receive presentations from the Cumberland County Museum and consider requests from NSCC and the Amherst Downtown Business Association to present to council. The agenda includes numerous information items and monthly departmental reports, followed by an in-camera session for personnel, contract, and security matters.

• Dr. & Mrs. H.E. Christie Foundation donation to Cumberland County Minor Hockey Association
• Flag Protocol Policy 2300-04 proposed amendment
• Chignecto Isthmus council memo
• Cumberland County Museum presentation by Darryl MacKenzie
• In-camera items: personnel (MGA 22(2)(c)), contract negotiations (22(2)(e)), public security (22(2)(h))

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a request for decision on a Cornerstone Memorandum of Understanding. Council will review a synopsis and a draft MOU, then decide whether to approve it. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order and adjournment).

• Request for decision on Cornerstone Memorandum of Understanding
• Draft MOU dated 2022-10-12 attached
• Synopsis of Cornerstone agreement attached

Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity Committee

The Town of Amherst Accessibility Committee is meeting to discuss updates to its accessibility strategy, including community consultation results and survey findings. The committee will also review draft minutes from its September 14, 2022 meeting and set its future meeting schedule. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Community Consultation Update
• Accessibility Strategy Review
• Accessibility Survey Results
• Approval of Minutes - September 14, 2022
• Future Meeting Schedule

The committee approved the agenda and previous minutes. Sharon Bristol provided updates on community consultations for the Accessibility Strategy, presented the revised strategy including goals and a report card process, and reported 67 survey responses. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda as circulated
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2022 meeting

Police Commission

The Amherst Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to review a policy on emergency vehicle operation, hear a presentation from the Advisory Committee to Reduce Poverty, and receive the Chief's Report. The agenda also includes discussion of the Queen's Jubilee and an in-camera session under MGA 22(2)(h) regarding public security.

• Policy review of Standing Order 2015-001 on emergency vehicle operation
• Presentation by Advisory Committee to Reduce Poverty
• Chief's Report for October 11, 2022
• Discussion of Queen's Jubilee
• In-camera session under MGA 22(2)(h) for public security

The Amherst Board of Police Commissioners approved the agenda and previous minutes without changes. They received a presentation from the Advisory Committee to Reduce Poverty and reviewed a policy change on emergency vehicle operations. A committee of three commissioners was formed to review Queen Jubilee Award nominations for Amherst Police Department staff. No substantive decisions were made beyond procedural approvals.

• Approved agenda as circulated (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Formed committee to review Queen Jubilee Award nominations (commissioners Davidson, MacDonald, Fairbanks)

Regular Council

The Town of Amherst Regular Council meeting on September 28, 2022, includes several requests for decision, such as first readings for a development agreement and a rezoning, plus discussions on a homeless shelter and guaranteed basic income. The agenda also covers routine approvals, appointments, financial statements, and committee reports.

• First reading of development agreement for Lot 2021-2R Brown/Mosher Street apartment complex
• First reading of rezoning for Flemming/Paradise Avenue
• Discussion on homeless shelter
• Discussion on guaranteed basic income
• Appointment of municipal fire inspector

Audit Committee

The Town of Amherst Audit Committee is meeting to review and consider accepting the audited financial statements for the Amherst Water Utility for the year ended March 31, 2022, along with the related management representation letter. The committee will also receive the first quarter financial report and capital budget actuals-to-date. This is a routine oversight meeting focused on financial reporting.

• Presentation of audited financial statements for Amherst Water Utility (year ended March 31, 2022)
• Review of management representation letter for Amherst Water Utility
• Recommendation to accept Water Utility financial statements
• First Quarter Financial Report (as of June 30, 2022)
• Capital Budget Actuals-to-Date (as of September 21, 2022)

Special Council

This special council meeting has one substantive item: a request for decision on a bylaw amendment concerning the Amherst Board of Police Commissioners. The council will consider the proposed changes and may vote on the amendment. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order and adjournment).

• Bylaw to amend the Bylaw Respecting the Amherst Board of Police Commissioners

Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee

The Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee voted to recommend that the Town of Amherst and Cumberland County make a financial contribution toward establishing an emergency shelter. The committee also approved writing a letter supporting the NS Community Housing Land Trust, recommended sending a letter advocating for guaranteed basic income to the Prime Minister, and authorized creating an RFP for a consultant on poverty data collection. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved letter of support for NS Community Housing Land Trust (carried)
• Recommended councils sign letter to PM advocating for guaranteed basic income (carried)
• Approved creating RFP for poverty data collection consultant (carried)
• Recommended councils consider financial contribution for emergency shelter (carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2022 as circulated (carried)

Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity Committee

The committee received an update on community consultation, noting 60 survey responses with top concerns about sidewalks, roadways, crosswalks, and outdoor lighting. The survey remains open until end of September; a final draft of the Amherst Accessibility Strategic Plan is targeted for Council by December. No binding decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and discussion-based.

• Approved agenda as circulated (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2022 as circulated (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will consider recommendations on a dangerous/unsightly premises demolition at 112 Cordova Street, a rezoning application for Flemming/Paradise Avenue, and a development agreement for an apartment complex on Brown Street. The committee will also approve minutes from June 6, 2022.

• 112 Cordova Street demolition recommendation
• Flemming/Paradise Avenue rezoning application
• Mosher/Brown Street development agreement for apartment complex
• Dangerous and Unsightly Premises Demolitions Update

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole agenda for the Town of Amherst, NS, dated 2022-08-29, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

Public Hearing

The Town of Amherst is holding a public hearing to consider the closure of Blaine Street. The agenda includes a staff report, council questions, and public comments on the proposed closure. No decision is listed on the agenda; it is a hearing for input.

• Blaine Street closure public hearing
• Staff report on Blaine Street closure
• Notice maps for Blaine Street closure

Audit Committee

The Town of Amherst Audit Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, review audit engagement and planning letters from Milner for the Town and the Water Utility, and receive the fourth quarter financial report for the period ending March 31, 2022.

• Review of audit engagement and planning letters for Town of Amherst Consolidated (Mar 31 22)
• Review of audit engagement and planning letters for Amherst Water Utility (non-consolidated, Mar 31 22)
• Fourth Quarter Financial Report for period ending March 31, 2022
• Approval of minutes from March 29, 2022 Audit Committee meeting

Public Participation Opportunity

This is a public participation opportunity for the Town of Amherst, NS, held on 2022-07-20. The agenda text is mostly boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system and contains no specific items, decisions, or proposals. It appears to be a procedural placeholder rather than a substantive agenda.

Regular Council

Town of Amherst council is meeting to consider several requests for decision, including a second reading of a development agreement for 27 West Pleasant Street, street naming policy amendments, and property acquisitions on Blaine Street and Ottawa Avenue. The agenda also includes committee reports and a donation request from the Dr. & Mrs. H.E. Christie Foundation.

• 27 West Pleasant Street development agreement second reading
• Street naming policy amendments
• Blaine Street and Ottawa Avenue property acquisitions
• Dr. & Mrs. H.E. Christie Foundation donation
• Smith McCrossin lease agreement

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document is essentially empty of actionable content.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several council direction requests, including street naming policy amendments, a bylaw change to the Amherst Board of Police Commissioners, and donations from the Dr. and Mrs. H.E. Christie Foundation. It will also receive information items on provincial revenue impacts, trail issues, and flooding, plus monthly departmental reports. The meeting includes an in-camera session for property, contract, and personnel matters.

• Street Naming Policy amendments and procedure review
• Bylaw to amend the Bylaw Respecting the Amherst Board of Police Commissioners
• Dr. and Mrs. H.E. Christie Foundation donations to Amherst Little League Baseball and Cumberland County Military Museum
• Provincial notice of potential decrease in municipal revenue
• February 2022 flooding update and lead/copper management in water supplies

Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee

The Town of Amherst's Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve past minutes and continue developing its strategic plan, including a table of contents and guiding principles. Members will also discuss 'quick wins' and consider a letter of support for the NS Community Housing Land Trust. The agenda is largely procedural and planning-focused, with no final decisions listed.

• Approval of draft minutes from March 24 and April 21, 2022
• Development and approval of strategic plan table of contents
• Round table discussion on guiding principles
• Discussion of 'quick wins' for poverty reduction
• Letter of support for NS Community Housing Land Trust

The committee approved the agenda, minutes from March and April 2022, and a table of contents for its strategic plan. A letter of support for the NS Community Housing Land Trust was deferred to the next meeting for more information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as circulated
• Approved March 24, 2022 minutes
• Approved April 21, 2022 minutes
• Approved strategic plan table of contents
• Deferred letter of support for NS Community Housing Land Trust

Public Hearing

The Town of Amherst is holding a public hearing to consider a development agreement for 27 West Pleasant Street. The agenda includes a staff report, council questions, owner comments, and public comments. No decision is listed on the agenda; it is a hearing to gather input.

• Development agreement for 27 West Pleasant Street
• Public hearing with staff report and comment periods

Special Council

This special council meeting focuses on adopting the 2022-23 operating and capital budgets, setting the general tax rate and various utility charges, and considering a borrowing resolution, a user fee policy, and capital purchases. Council will also review minutes from prior budget meetings and hear comments from the CAO and mayor.

• Resolution to adopt estimates of revenues and expenditures
• Resolution to set the general tax rate
• Resolution to set sanitary sewer rates and wastewater treatment facility uniform charge
• Resolution to set solid waste management uniform charge
• Request for decision on general borrowing resolution and user fee policy

Planning Advisory Committee

The Town of Amherst Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a demolition at 112 Cordova Street and to make recommendations on properties at 14/16 Cornwall Street and 2 Pearl Place. The committee will also approve minutes and receive updates on ongoing items.

• 112 Cordova Street demolition review
• 14/16 Cornwall Street recommendation
• 2 Pearl Place recommendation
• Approval of May 2, 2022 draft minutes
• Updates on ongoing items

The Planning Advisory Committee ordered the removal of contents and demolition of buildings at 14-16 Cornwall Street and 2 Pearl Place, with work to be completed by the property owners by specified deadlines. The committee also discussed a potential demolition at 112 Cordova Street as an information item only, with a recommendation expected at a future meeting.

• Ordered removal of contents and demolition of building at 14-16 Cornwall Street by September 30, 2022 (motion carried)
• Ordered removal of contents and demolition of building at 2 Pearl Place within 90 days of the meeting (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as circulated (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of May 2, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

Inclusion Diversity and Equity Committee

The Inclusion Diversity & Equity Committee will consider a revised Street Naming Policy, a territorial acknowledgement, community engagement for the IDE strategy, and flying the Mi'kmaq flag. They will also receive updates on the Plan Amherst survey, accessibility committee, and Ancestral Drive, and discuss upcoming Indigenous Day and Pride Week events.

• Street Naming Policy revision (May 2022)
• IDE Territorial Acknowledgement
• IDE Strategy community engagement
• Mi'kmaq Flag discussion
• Plan Amherst Survey update

The Inclusion Diversity and Equity Committee approved forwarding the revised Street Naming Policy to Council for approval, with staff to include suggested street names and add the word 'equality' to two sections. The Committee also accepted a new Territorial Acknowledgement for its use and recommended it to Council. Updates were provided on the Mi'kmaq flag pole (awaiting budget approval) and the renaming of Lord Amherst Drive to Ancestral Drive, which Council had already approved.

• Approved forwarding revised Street Naming Policy to Council (motion carried)
• Accepted new Territorial Acknowledgement for Committee use (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as amended to include Mi'kmaq Flag and Ancestral Drive update (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2022 meeting (motion carried)

General Operating Budget

This agenda is for the Town of Amherst, NS General Operating Budget meeting on May 30, 2022. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific budget items, dollar amounts, or decisions listed.

Regular Council

Town of Amherst council is meeting to decide on several items, including first reading of a development agreement for 27 West Pleasant Street, a review of the number of councillors, a bylaw amendment for the police board, renaming Lord Amherst Drive, a solid waste agreement, a community centre steering committee, and asphalt patching. The agenda also includes informational reports and committee updates.

• First reading of development agreement for 27 West Pleasant Street
• Review of number of councillors
• Bylaw amendment respecting Amherst Board of Police Commissioners
• Renaming of Lord Amherst Drive
• Northern Region Solid Waste Agreement

Police Commission

The Amherst Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to review the Amherst Police Department's 2022-23 budget, including capital and operating budgets, and a presentation on the 2023 budget. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Presentation: Amherst Police Department 2022-23 Budget
• Discussion: 2022-23 Police Capital Budget (Years 1-5)
• Discussion: 2022-23 Police Operating Budget

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially direct staff on several items, including a review of the number of councillors, a bylaw amendment for the Amherst Board of Police Commissioners, renaming Lord Amherst Drive, and an amendment to the Northern Region Solid Waste Agreement. The committee will also receive presentations, including one on Drover Street, and hear multiple council direction requests on topics like a community centre steering committee, crosswalk markings, a hotel marketing levy, and the EB Chandler parking lot. Monthly reports from various departments will be presented, and the meeting will conclude with an in-camera session for contract negotiations.

• Review of the Size of Council
• Bylaw amendment respecting the Amherst Board of Police Commissioners
• Lord Amherst Drive renaming
• Northern Region Solid Waste Agreement amendment
• Community Centre steering committee and feasibility study

Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity Committee

The Town of Amherst Accessibility Committee is meeting to approve minutes, finalize an accessibility survey, and review proposed project timelines. They will also discuss the Rick Hansen Certification Program and recent accessibility improvements.

• Final review of Town of Amherst accessibility survey
• Review of proposed project timelines for accessibility strategy
• Discussion of Rick Hansen Certification Program with Andrew Bickle
• Open discussion on recent improvements and successes

The Accessibility Committee approved the draft project timeline for survey data collection to develop an accessibility strategy. The survey itself is still pending final approval via email. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or discussion only.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved draft project timeline for survey data collection (motion carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Town of Amherst Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to review staff reports and make recommendations on several property matters. Items include proposed demolitions at 2 Pearl Place and 14/16 Cornwall Street, recommendations for 1 McCully Street and 52 Hickman Street, a development agreement application for 27 West Pleasant Street, and an update on the Brown and Mosher Street development agreement. The committee will hear comments from staff, complainants, and property owners on the demolition items.

• 2 Pearl Place demolition review
• 14/16 Cornwall Street demolition review
• 1 McCully Street recommendation
• 52 Hickman Street recommendation
• 27 West Pleasant Street development agreement application

Regular Council

Amherst Town Council meets to decide on appointing an auditor for 2021-22, amending the policy for council appointments to external boards, filling a Community Liaison Committee seat, and giving second reading to a bylaw amending the intrusion, robbery and fire alarm systems bylaw (C-11). Council will also receive reports from internal and external committees, including a police fraud prevention update.

• Appointment of auditor for 2021-22
• Amendment to Policy 10350-28 on council appointments to external boards/committees/commissions
• Appointment to Community Liaison Committee
• Second reading of bylaw amending Intrusion, Robbery and Fire Alarm Systems bylaw C-11
• Fraud prevention update from Amherst Police Department

Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee

The Town of Amherst's Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on poverty data and discuss priorities for its strategic plan. Members will consider housing, emergency shelter, and youth outreach as potential focus areas and seek a motion to identify the top three priorities. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no final decisions listed.

• Presentation by Hailie Tattrie on qualitative/quantitative poverty data
• Discussion of priorities: housing, emergency shelter, youth outreach and education
• Review of service-based count data and rural poverty overview for Cumberland County
• Motion sought to identify top 3 priorities for strategic planning development

Committee of the Whole

The Town of Amherst Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a request to present regarding Drover Street, a proposed policy on flowers, fruit baskets, and memorial donations, and information on Nova Scotia's non-resident deed transfer tax. The committee will also receive monthly reports from various departments and hold an in-camera session for personnel, contract, and property matters.

• Request to present regarding Drover Street (Jones)
• Flowers, Fruit Baskets and Memorial Donations Policy (Jones)
• Waste Water Treatment Facility Annual Report Summary (Bourgeois)
• Provincial Deed Transfer Tax discussion (MacDonald)
• Street re-naming discussion (Jones)

Police Commission

The Amherst Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes, swear in new commissioners, and discuss several items including a downtown intersection study, staff training compliance, and a bylaw amendment request. The board will also go into closed session for matters related to public security, personnel, and contract negotiations.

• Intersection study for Church/Victoria and Victoria/Havelock/LaPlanche
• Mandatory staff training status of compliance
• ABPC bylaw amendment request
• Chief's report
• Procurement of APD capital equipment status update

Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity Committee

The Town of Amherst Accessibility Committee is meeting to discuss engagement strategies for reaching different target areas and to develop a communication process, including possible community survey questions. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and discussion of stakeholder lists and communication materials.

• Review potential stakeholders list and engagement strategies
• Discuss communication process and community survey questions
• Approve minutes of March 22, 2022 meeting

Public Participation Opportunity

The Town of Amherst is holding a public participation opportunity meeting to discuss a single item: 27 West Pleasant Street. The agenda includes staff reports/presentations and a written submission from Kulkarni regarding the property. No decisions are listed; the meeting is for public input.

• Public participation opportunity for 27 West Pleasant Street
• Staff reports/presentations on the property
• Written submission by Kulkarni (dated 2022-03-31)

Public Participation Opportunity

The Town of Amherst is holding a Public Participation Opportunity meeting on April 11, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes confirmation of the number of councillors and a public participation segment, but no specific items or attachments are listed for discussion.

• Confirmation of number of councillors
• Public participation opportunity (no items selected)

Inclusion Diversity and Equity Committee

The Inclusion Diversity & Equity Committee is meeting to discuss the possible renaming of Lord Amherst Drive, review a proposed meeting statement, and consider a strategy document from Kings County. A scheduled presentation was postponed to the next meeting due to scheduling conflicts.

• Discussion of Lord Amherst Drive with street naming policy and suggested names
• Review of meeting statement discussion memo
• Review of 'Strategy for Belonging Kings County' document
• Presentation postponed to next meeting

The Inclusion Diversity and Equity Committee voted to recommend that Council rename Lord Amherst Drive to Ancestral Drive, and to draft amendments to the Street Naming Policy to make it more inclusive and diverse. The committee also discussed a territorial acknowledgement and strategy development, but took no final action on those items.

• Recommended to Council renaming Lord Amherst Drive to Ancestral Drive (motion carried)
• Directed staff to draft amendments to the Street Naming Policy for inclusivity and diversity (motion carried)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, welcome new members, and elect a chair and vice chair. The main business is reviewing the demolition process and considering staff reports on demolitions at 1 McCully Street and 52 Hickman Street.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Demolition Process
• 1 McCully Street - Demolition (staff report)
• 52 Hickman Street - Demolition (staff report)

Audit Committee

The Town of Amherst Audit Committee is meeting to review the third-quarter financial report and capital budget actuals to date, and to consider the appointment of an auditor. The agenda also includes two in-camera (closed) items under the Municipal Government Act for personnel matters and contract negotiations, plus approval of prior minutes.

• Third quarter financial report review
• Capital budget actuals to date
• Appointment of auditor
• In-camera: MGA 22(2)(c) personnel matters
• In-camera: MGA 22(2)(e) contract negotiations

Regular Council

The Town of Amherst Regular Council meeting on March 28, 2022, includes several requests for decision, such as a resolution on GFL export exemptions, first reading of an alarm bylaw amendment, and appointments to committees. Council will also consider the mandatory provincial contribution rate, a CANU lease renewal, ICIP funding, and a development officer appointment. Reports from internal and external committees will be received.

• Resolution regarding GFL export exemptions
• First reading of amendments to Bylaw C-11 (Intrusion, Robbery and Fire Alarm Systems)
• Setting the mandatory provincial contribution rate for 2022-23
• CANU lease agreement renewal
• ICIP funding for infrastructure projects

Committee of the Whole

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Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee

The Town of Amherst's Advisory Committee to Reduce Poverty Issues is holding its first meeting via Zoom. The agenda is largely introductory: approving the agenda, introductions, housekeeping and ground rules, introducing the strategic plan, and discussing social determinants of health. No decisions or concrete actions are listed; the meeting is focused on orientation and setting up the committee's work.

• First meeting of the Advisory Committee to Reduce Poverty Issues
• Review of Terms of Reference and ground rules
• Introduction of the Strategic Plan
• Discussion of Social Determinants of Health
• Homework tasks assigned to members

Committee of the Whole

The Town of Amherst Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several council direction requests, including setting the mandatory provincial contribution area rate, amending the intrusion/robbery/fire alarm systems bylaw, infrastructure projects, and appointing a development officer. Information items cover a February storm update, GFL export exemptions, and North Tyndal Wellfield yield and turbidity issues. The agenda also includes monthly departmental reports and a lengthy in-camera session for personnel, contract, litigation, and property matters.

• Setting of the Mandatory Provincial Contribution Area Rate
• Bylaw Respecting Intrusion, Robbery and Fire Alarm Systems Amendment
• Infrastructure Projects
• Appointment of Development Officer
• February 18, 2022 Storm Update

Special Council

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Regular Council

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Committee of the Whole

The Town of Amherst Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several council direction requests, including amendments to the signing authority and grass maintenance policies, capital budget changes for water and fire services, and a follow-up on the Amherst Area Heritage Trust. They will also receive information items on water quality and main breaks, budget timelines, strategic priorities, and a task report, along with monthly reports from various departments. The meeting includes an in-camera session for matters related to property, personnel, and contract negotiations.

• Signing Authority Policy amendment
• Wellfield generators memo
• Grass Maintenance Policy amendments
• Capital budget amendments for water and fire
• Amherst Area Heritage Trust follow-up

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Town of Amherst Committee of the Whole meeting on February 22, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content provided.