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Members will also vote on several small community grants and a proposal to recess regular meetings during July and August.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f9ebdc5a-c55c-4510-9fbf-0d44923c7926&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f9ebdc5a-c55c-4510-9fbf-0d44923c7926&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Executive Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on rezoning Abbotts Harbour Road properties", "summary": "The Executive Council will decide on second reading of a rezoning for two properties on Abbotts Harbour Road and Old Abbotts Harbour Road from Marine Industrial to Mixed Use. They will also consider adopting final multiuse trail reports for Tusket and Plymouth, approving the 2026-2027 operating reserve budget, and awarding dozens of $700 community grants across all districts. A councillor's extended leave of absence request and a Ribfest sponsorship are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0260b37f-5492-48de-b7e6-b18b71151589&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=1840", "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0260b37f-5492-48de-b7e6-b18b71151589&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": "Public hearing on rezoning Old Abbotts Harbour Road", "summary": "The Municipality of the District of Argyle is holding a public hearing to consider a rezoning application for two properties on Old Abbotts Harbour and Abbotts Harbour Road (PID#s 90075482 and 90326778). The hearing includes a staff presentation, written submissions, and public comments. No motion will be made at this hearing; any decision will occur at a subsequent regular meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5a52d7c1-95fa-4d74-bbf4-594a457260f4&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=1844", "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=5a52d7c1-95fa-4d74-bbf4-594a457260f4&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to approve 2026-2027 budgets, tax rates, and fees", "summary": "Council will vote on the operating and capital budgets for 2026-2027, as well as set residential ($1.13), resource ($1.13), and commercial ($2.29) tax rates per $100 of assessment. They will also consider sewer and water utility rates, fire area rates, and a temporary $800,000 loan from operating reserves. Other items include a multiuse pathway in Tusket-Lents Corner and charitable tax exemptions.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=496bfdcb-7af6-49e1-aa97-92d679d8b4c8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=1666", "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=496bfdcb-7af6-49e1-aa97-92d679d8b4c8&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to approve architectural firm for new medical clinic", "summary": "Council will vote on a design company for a medical clinic and discuss draft operating and capital budgets. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and conflict of interest declarations.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8c59a0ce-5b0d-489d-a916-f4f29cf896bf&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8c59a0ce-5b0d-489d-a916-f4f29cf896bf&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": "Public hearing on de-registering heritage property at 10 Rickers Hill Road", "summary": "The Municipality of the District of Argyle is holding a public hearing to consider a request to de-register a municipal heritage property located at 10 Rickers Hill Road. The meeting includes a presentation, written submissions, and public presentations on the proposal.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c7fd3d9d-bb36-4dda-a7d8-39cac9851d83&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c7fd3d9d-bb36-4dda-a7d8-39cac9851d83&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Executive Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on $1.9M bridge loan guarantee for Mariners Centre", "summary": "Council will decide on authorizing a $1.9 million temporary bridge loan for the Mariners Centre, with Argyle guaranteeing up to $583,000. Other decisions include de-registering a heritage property at 10 Rickers Hill Road, first reading of a zoning map amendment on Abbotts Harbour Road, and approving a new Code of Conduct for elected officials. Council will also vote on grants totaling $94,200.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cf071be0-7b29-4b6d-93ad-c59ba65af0a7&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cf071be0-7b29-4b6d-93ad-c59ba65af0a7&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Planning Advisory Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to consider rezoning two properties from Marine Industrial to Mixed Use", "summary": "The Planning Advisory Committee will discuss a request to rezone two properties on Abbotts Harbour Road and Old Abbotts Harbour Road from Marine Industrial (MI) to Mixed Use (MU). The committee may recommend first reading to council and authorize a public hearing unless substantial public comments are received. The meeting also includes a presentation on the map amendment and approval of previous minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=93f7d615-fc65-4a67-a2a4-05e278043397&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=93f7d615-fc65-4a67-a2a4-05e278043397&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "146th Annual Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to replace Code of Conduct with provincial model", "summary": "Council will vote on replacing the current Code of Conduct for elected officials with a new provincial model policy. They will also appoint auditors and a solicitor, approve a three-year SPCA kenneling contract, and consider membership renewals for municipal associations.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d32d3395-7d1d-4003-bfbf-63686f0dd278&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=1092", "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d32d3395-7d1d-4003-bfbf-63686f0dd278&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to review draft capital and operating budgets", "summary": "The Municipality of the District of Argyle will review draft capital and operating budgets during this special council meeting. The agenda includes presentations on the draft capital budget followed by the draft operating budget. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the provided agenda text.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e720291a-d39e-4b76-b1de-621e18cd495a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=1086", "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e720291a-d39e-4b76-b1de-621e18cd495a&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "body": "Executive Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on Tusket Medical Clinic governance model, roof tender", "summary": "The Municipality of the District of Argyle Executive Council will discuss and vote on several items, including a proposed governance model for the Nova Scotia Health Tusket Medical Clinic, tender results for the courthouse roof, and a request for Hubbards Point Wharf funding. They will also consider amendments to the salary administration policy and a relief of interest totaling $2,722.64.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9b1f63ec-b4c8-411b-bb0f-8c15e9ba8b80&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=944", "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=9b1f63ec-b4c8-411b-bb0f-8c15e9ba8b80&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council considers $68,500 demolition contract for 1057 Highway 335", "summary": "The Municipality of the District of Argyle is meeting to discuss property demolitions, heritage property de-registration, and various community grants. The council will also review provincial budget cuts and streetlight ownership.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fcab4869-01ea-4743-b123-2caa512dcd69&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=1089", "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fcab4869-01ea-4743-b123-2caa512dcd69&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Audit Committee Meeting", "headline": "Audit committee to review pre-audit plan and internal controls", "summary": "The Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting, receive a presentation on the pre-audit plan from Doane Grant Thornton, discuss audit risks, and review an update on internal control deficiencies.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=acdf74b1-304c-458f-afd1-b9f4f4e984bd&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=acdf74b1-304c-458f-afd1-b9f4f4e984bd&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "Planning Advisory Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to consider de-registration of heritage property at 10 Rickers Road", "summary": "The Planning Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and decide on the de-registration of a heritage property. The committee will also review minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8169dd00-3199-473e-a501-238e4a6c1fd2&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=1083", "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8169dd00-3199-473e-a501-238e4a6c1fd2&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-26", "body": "Executive Council Meeting", "headline": "Council considers repealing penalties bylaw, overtime changes, and light pollution presentation", "summary": "The Executive Council will decide on second reading of By-Law X19 to repeal penalties, approve amendments to overtime policy, and consider a councillor's leave of absence. They will also hear a presentation on outdoor illumination and light pollution. Two community grant requests for $700 each are up for approval.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=aa430f6c-92e5-4c78-bd06-31569c3e5269&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=1080", "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=aa430f6c-92e5-4c78-bd06-31569c3e5269&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-12", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider three-year cost share agreement for subdivision streets", "summary": "Council will discuss and decide on a three-year cost share agreement for subdivision streets (Agreement No. 2026-003) and consider a proposal from the Tri County Regional Centre for Education to amend the noise by-law regarding snow removal. Financial requests include a sponsorship for the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation's WE CARE Radiothon (amount to be determined) and a $700 community grant for the West Side Improvement Society. Other items include amendments to overtime policy, a presentation on the municipal assessment roll, and an in-camera session for contract negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4a0f815c-31f1-41c9-8365-cf2e5bf440eb&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=1076", "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4a0f815c-31f1-41c9-8365-cf2e5bf440eb&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-29", "body": "Executive Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on switching municipal pension to provincial defined benefit plan", "summary": "The Argyle Executive Council will consider several items including second readings for a development agreement with Deons Oyster Ltd. and land-use by-law amendments. They will also decide on low-income property tax exemptions for 2026, a fare assistance pilot program extension for HOPE Dial-a-Ride, and a proposal to merge two municipal committees. The most consequential item is a recommendation to transfer the municipality's registered pension plan to the Provincial Services Superannuation Plan, moving from a defined contribution to a defined benefit plan.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=433cb7b6-0c60-4abe-ab25-fd5b084bfd0b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=253", "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=433cb7b6-0c60-4abe-ab25-fd5b084bfd0b&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-29", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": "Public hearing on Deon's Oyster Ltd. development agreement", "summary": "The Municipality of the District of Argyle holds a public hearing to consider a development agreement application for Deon's Oyster Ltd. The agenda includes a presentation, review of written comments, and a public comment period before adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8ea7c928-bf5d-425e-b2e6-1e77d6eed0af&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=255", "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8ea7c928-bf5d-425e-b2e6-1e77d6eed0af&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-15", "body": "Regular Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider repealing By-Law X19 on penalties and discuss security cameras", "summary": "The council will hold a first reading to repeal By-Law X19 regarding penalties, discuss Article C60 on security cameras, and hear a presentation on basic income guarantee. It will also consider a $700 community grant to the Association des Acadienne d'Argyle and review correspondence on RCMP resources and provincial funding.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ea14d075-73cd-4618-b87f-600c36b0c843&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=258", "source": "https://pub-argyle.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=ea14d075-73cd-4618-b87f-600c36b0c843&lang=English" } ] }