Wharton public meetings in 2025

Council Meeting

The council will hold three public hearings: amendments to the Land Use By-law 25-09, amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for 40 Chapel St., Springhill, and the proposed sale of municipal land at 30 Highway 242, Joggins. A major item is a request to direct the CAO to prepare a request for proposals for a new fire hall in River Hebert, with a preliminary $3.5 million included in the 2026 capital budget. Council will also vote on a new Audit Committee Policy 25-05.

• Public hearing on by-law to amend Land Use By-law 25-09
• Public hearing on by-laws to amend MPS 25-12 and LUB 25-13 for 40 Chapel St., Springhill
• Public hearing on proposed sale of municipal land at 30 Highway 242, Joggins
• Motion to direct CAO to prepare RFP for new River Hebert fire hall, include $3.5M in capital budget
• Proposed Audit Committee Policy 25-05 replacing Policy 22-04

COW

The Committee of the Whole will consider a new Audit Committee Policy (25-05) and forward it to the December 17 regular council meeting for adoption, which would repeal the existing policy 22-04. They will also receive a recycling update from Solid Waste Education & Contract Coordinator Brenda Rioux. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, business arising, and a series of monthly reports from departments and external organizations. No business issues are on the agenda.

• Audit Committee Policy 25-05 proposed to replace existing policy 22-04, forwarded to council
• Recycling update presentation by Brenda Rioux
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Monthly reports from Administration, Finance, Public Works, Protective Services, and other departments
• Contracts awarded by the CAO (details to be distributed at meeting)

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. Council voted to forward Audit Committee Policy 25-05, repealing the previous policy, to the December 17 regular council meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 4:44 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved November 19 minutes (motion carried)
• Forwarded Audit Committee Policy 25-05 to Dec 17 council meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:44 p.m. (motion carried)

Council Meeting

The council will vote on a second reading of the Road Trails Designation By‑law 25‑11. It will also conduct a first reading of by‑laws to amend the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Land Use By‑law to rezone 40 Chapel St., Springhill, and schedule a public hearing. A proposal to declare a portion of PID 25417155 off Lambs Hill Road surplus and sell it to Douglas Meekins for $500 plus transaction costs will be considered. The council will decide whether to uphold the CAO's refusal to renew the Joggins Volunteer Fire Department registration.

• Second Reading – Road Trails Designation By‑law 25‑11
• First Reading – By‑law to amend Municipal Planning Strategy 25‑12 to redesignate 40 Chapel St. from Residential to Commercial
• First Reading – By‑law to amend Land Use By‑law 25‑13 to rezone 40 Chapel St. from Institutional to Mixed‑use and schedule a public hearing
• Divestiture of surplus portion of PID 25417155 off Lambs Hill Road; sale to Douglas Meekins for $500 plus transaction costs
• Final decision on deregistration of the Joggins Volunteer Fire Department

The council approved the second reading of the Trails Designation By-law. It approved the first reading of by‑laws to amend the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By‑law to rezone 40 Chapel St. in Springhill. The council declared a portion of PID 25417155 surplus and directed staff to negotiate its sale to Douglas Meekins for $500 plus costs. The council upheld the CAO's decision to refuse renewal of the Joggins Volunteer Fire Department registration. The council approved a five‑year lease agreement with the RCMP for space in Springhill.

• Approved second reading of Trails Designation By‑law 25‑11 (motion carried)
• Approved first reading of by‑law to amend Municipal Planning Strategy 25‑12 and Land Use By‑law 25‑13 to rezone 40 Chapel St., Springhill (motion carried)
• Declared portion of PID 25417155 surplus and directed staff to negotiate sale to Douglas Meekins for $500 plus costs (motion carried)
• Upheld CAO decision to refuse renewal of Joggins Volunteer Fire Department registration (motion carried)
• Approved five‑year RCMP lease agreement for Springhill space and authorized CAO and Mayor to execute (motion carried)

In Camera

The Wharton In Camera meeting on 2025-11-26 contains no listed agenda items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate.

Police Advisory Board

The board approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. No business issues were brought forward. Members reviewed the Q2 (Apr-Jun) and Q3 (Jul-Sep) 2025 quarterly reports. The CAO provided an update on a meeting with the Minister of Justice.

• Approval of May 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Quarterly report Q2 (Apr 1 - Jun 30, 2025) reviewed
• Quarterly report Q3 (Jul 1 - Sep 30, 2025) reviewed
• Update from CAO on meeting with Minister of Justice

The board approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 Police Advisory Board meeting. No business issues were raised, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:13 p.m.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• May 14, 2025 minutes approved (motion carried)

Audit Committee

The agenda for the Wharton, Nova Scotia Audit Committee meeting on November 25, 2025, contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software. No specific items, proposals, contracts, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision.

• No actionable items identified on the agenda

Special Council Meeting

Council will review a staff report and presentations regarding the Joggins Volunteer Fire Department's registration status. The final decision is scheduled for the November 26, 2025, Regular Municipal Council meeting.

• Review of Joggins Volunteer Fire Department registration decision
• Discussion on fire service department registration policy
• In-camera session for presentations
• Decision meeting set for November 26, 2025

The council approved the meeting agenda as presented. It moved the final decision on the Joggins Volunteer Fire Department registration to the regular council meeting on November 26, 2025. Motions to hold part of the discussion in‑camera, to resume the regular session, and to adjourn were all carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Scheduled final Joggins Fire Dept registration decision for Nov 26 regular council meeting (motion carried)
• Approved in‑camera discussion on fire department presentations (motion carried)
• Approved resumption of regular session (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 p.m. (motion carried)

COW

The Committee of the Whole will approve its agenda, the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes, and a series of monthly departmental and external reports. It will also consider a motion to change the December 2025 Committee of the Whole and regular council meeting dates from the third and fourth Wednesday to the second and third Wednesday of the month. No public hearings or new bylaw items are on the agenda.

• Motion to reschedule December 2025 Committee of the Whole and regular council meetings to the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday
• Approval of the agenda as presented
• Approval of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation of monthly reports (Community Navigator, Solid Waste, Cliffs of Fundy Geopark, Cumberland Business Connector, departmental reports)
• Information items on contracts awarded by the CAO and grants to organizations

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and the October 15th minutes. Council voted to move the December 2025 Committee of the Whole and regular council meetings from the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays to the 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:50 p.m.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• October 15th minutes approved (motion carried)
• Rescheduled December COW and Council meetings to 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. (motion carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will vote on the sale of PID 25066788 at Amherst Point to Environment and Climate Change Canada for $1.00, with the province covering transaction costs. It will also consider a rezoning of a portion of PID 25127630 from Agriculture to Rural Industrial, and the first reading of the Road Trails Designation By‑law 25‑11. Additional items include amendments to the municipal Fees Policy and approval of a fire‑protection services agreement with the Town of Oxford.

• Approve sale of PID 25066788 to Environment and Climate Change Canada for $1.00
• Second reading to rezone part of PID 25127630 (adjacent to 3999 Hwy 321) from AG to IRur
• First reading of Road Trails Designation By‑law 25‑11
• Amendment and approval of Fees Policy 18‑12
• Approve fire‑protection services agreement with the Town of Oxford

The council approved the transfer of PID 25066788 at Amherst Point to Environment and Climate Change Canada for $1, with the federal agency covering transaction costs. It also approved a by‑law amendment rezoning part of PID 25127630 from Agriculture to Rural Industrial, and adopted several policy updates including fees and ice allocation. Additional approvals included grants to the Pugwash Legion and WestCumb Amateur Radio Club, a fire‑protection services agreement with the Town of Oxford, and the appointment of a new Deputy Mayor.

• Approved sale of PID 25066788 land to Environment and Climate Change Canada for $1
• Approved second reading of By‑law 25‑10 rezoning PID 25127630 to Rural Industrial
• Approved first reading of Trails Designation By‑law 25‑11
• Approved amended Fees Policy 18‑12
• Approved amended Ice Allocation Policy 20‑06
• Approved $11,000 grant to Pugwash Legion
• Approved $8,000 grant to WestCumb Amateur Radio Club
• Approved fire protection services agreement with the Town of Oxford

In Camera

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In Camera

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

COW

The Committee of the Whole will review administrative items and forward policy amendments, grant requests, and a by-law to the October 29 Council meeting. The agenda also includes a presentation on planning reviews and monthly departmental reports.

• Forwarded $8,000 Christie-Smith Community Fund grant to WestCumb Amateur Radio Club
• Forwarded $11,000 funding request for Pugwash Legion to Council
• Forwarded amended Fees Policy and Ice Allocation Policy to Council
• Forwarded Road Trails Designation By-law 25-11 to Council for first reading
• Forwarded Equity and Diversity Plan to Council for consideration

The Committee of the Whole approved several items to be forwarded to the October 29 regular council meeting, including the Fees Policy, an amended Ice Allocation Policy, the first reading of the Road Trails Designation By‑law, grant requests for the WestCumb Amateur Radio Club and the Pugwash Legion, and the Equity & Diversity Plan. The council also directed staff to send a letter to Canada’s Justice Minister and the local MP urging tougher action on violent and drug‑related crime, and to prepare a letter to the province requesting an update on the Village of Pugwash storm‑water system. One motion to study vegetative buffers in flood zones was withdrawn.

• Forward Fees Policy to Oct 29 regular council meeting (carried)
• Forward amended Ice Allocation Policy to Oct 29 regular council meeting (carried)
• Forward first reading of Road Trails Designation By‑law 25‑11 to Oct 29 regular council meeting (carried)
• Forward $8,000 Christie‑Smith Community Fund grant to WestCumb Amateur Radio Club (carried)
• Forward $11,000 Pugwash Legion grant request (carried)
• Forward Equity & Diversity Plan to Oct 29 regular council meeting (carried)
• Direct staff to send letter to Canada’s Justice Minister and local MP urging tougher crime measures (carried)
• Direct staff to prepare and send letter to Province requesting storm‑water system update for Village of Pugwash (carried)

In Camera

The agenda for the Wharton, Nova Scotia In Camera meeting on September 17, 2025 contains no listed items. It consists only of boilerplate headings and placeholders without any decisions, proposals, or discussions. No substantive business appears to be scheduled.

Council Meeting

The council will hold public hearings on one zoning amendment and six demolition orders, consider second reading of a bylaw to rezone land for a golf course, approve a pole banner policy, and accept audited financial statements.

• Public hearing on By-law 25-10 to rezone a portion of PID 25127630 adjacent to 3999 Hwy 321, Oxford Junction
• Demolition hearings for buildings at 2628 Hwy 242, 1703 Hwy 242, 7 Church St, 103 Water St, 2441 North Wallace Rd, and 1261 Kerrs Mill Rd
• Second reading of By-law 25-07 to rezone multiple PIDs from Rural Resource to Commercial Recreation for River Philip Golf Course
• Approval of Pole Banner Policy 25-04
• Approval of audited financial statements for fiscal year ended March 31, 2025

The council approved the second reading of By‑law 25‑07, rezoning eight parcels from Rural Resource to Commercial Recreation zones. It adopted the Pole Banner Policy 25‑04 and accepted the audited financial statements for fiscal year 2024‑25. Demolition orders were issued for four properties in River Hebert, Pugwash and North Wallace, while a fifth demolition request was withdrawn.

• Approved second reading of By‑law 25‑07 to rezone eight PIDs to Commercial Recreation (motion carried)
• Approved Pole Banner Policy 25‑04 (motion carried)
• Approved Audited Financial Statements for FY 2024‑25 (motion carried)
• Issued demolition order for 2628 Highway 242, River Hebert (PID 25056805) (motion carried)
• Issued demolition order for 1703 Highway 242, River Hebert (PID 25055674) (motion carried)
• Issued demolition order for 103 Water Street, Pugwash (PID 25157157) (motion carried)
• Issued demolition order for 2441 North Wallace Road, North Wallace (PID 25172636) (motion carried)
• Demolition order for 1261 Kerrs Mill Road, Wallace River withdrawn (motion withdrawn)

COW

The Committee of the Whole will consider forwarding a new Pole Banner Policy (25-04) to council for adoption, hear a presentation on installing an outdoor sculpture at Pugwash Library, and receive monthly departmental reports. No business issues are on the agenda.

• Presentation on installing an outdoor sculpture at Pugwash Library by Pugwash Communities in Bloom and Pugwash Open Air Gallery
• Pole Banner Policy 25-04 forwarded to September 17, 2025 council meeting for consideration
• Contracts awarded by the CAO (to be distributed)
• Briefing on Strong Mayor Powers by the CAO
• Information on NSFM by-law changes by the CAO

The Committee of the Whole approved the agenda and the minutes from previous meetings. Council voted to forward the Pole Banner Policy 25-04 to the September 17th council meeting. Staff were instructed to write letters to NSFM and the Provincial Government outlining the council’s position on Strong Mayor Powers and on proposed NSFM by‑law changes. The item on contracts awarded was deferred to the next council meeting.

• Agenda approved as presented (motion carried)
• Minutes of June 18, July 16 and August 27 approved (motion carried)
• Pole Banner Policy 25-04 forwarded to Sept 17 council meeting (motion carried)
• Staff to write letter to NSFM and Provincial Government on Strong Mayor Powers (motion carried)
• Staff to write letter to NSFM and other municipal councils on proposed NSFM by‑law changes (motion carried)
• Contracts awarded item deferred to next council meeting

Audit Committee

The Audit and Financial Sustainability Committee will review consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements, audit findings, and a management letter. The committee intends to forward these financial statements to the September 17, 2025, Regular Council meeting.

• Review of Consolidated and Non-Consolidated Financial Statements
• Review of Audit Findings and Management Letter
• Tax Collection Report as of August 31, 2025
• Water Collection Report as of August 31, 2025

Special Council Meeting

The Wharton Council will hold a public hearing on a land use by-law amendment and vote on temporary borrowing for the Springhill Fire Hall and funding for local organizations.

• Public Hearing: By-law 25-07 to rezone PIDs along Wyvern Rd. & Wentworth Collingwood Rd.
• First Reading: By-law 25-10 to rezone PID 25127630 to Rural Industrial (IRur).
• Springhill Fire Hall: Approval of $2,000,000 temporary borrowing.
• Wentworth Recreation Centre: Approval of $3,000 County General Grant.
• Ground Search & Rescue: Approval of $9,130.42 funding request.

Council approved a $2 million temporary borrowing resolution for the Springhill Fire Hall. The council also gave first‑reading approval to amend the Land Use By‑law to rezone a portion of PID 25127630 from Agriculture to Rural Industrial and scheduled a public hearing. It lowered the minimum bids on ten adjourned tax‑sale properties, approved a $3,000 grant to the Wentworth Recreation Centre Association and $9,130.42 to Springhill Ground Search & Rescue, and changed the dates for September and October council meetings.

• Approved $2,000,000 temporary borrowing resolution for Springhill Fire Hall (motion carried)
• Approved first reading of By‑law 25‑10 to rezone PID 25127630 from Agriculture to Rural Industrial and schedule a public hearing (motion carried)
• Approved lowering minimum bids on ten adjourned tax‑sale properties (motion carried)
• Approved $3,000 County General Grant to Wentworth Recreation Centre Association (motion carried)
• Approved $9,130.42 funding to Springhill Ground Search & Rescue (motion carried)
• Approved rescheduling of September 2025 council meetings to Sept 10 & 17 and October meeting to Oct 29 (motion carried)

In Camera

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Special COW

The Special Committee of the Whole will discuss forwarding resolutions to borrow $2,000,000 for the Springhill Fire Hall and requests for funding from the Wentworth Recreation Centre Association and Springhill Ground Search & Rescue to future Council meetings.

• Springhill Fire Hall borrowing resolution ($2,000,000)
• Wentworth Recreation Centre funding request ($3,000)
• Springhill Ground Search & Rescue funding request ($9,130.42)
• Rescheduling of September and October 2025 Council meetings
• Approval of agenda and procedural matters

The Special Committee approved the agenda and then moved several items to be considered at a later council meeting. These include a temporary borrowing resolution for the Springhill Fire Hall, a request to change September and October council meeting dates, and funding requests of $3,000 for the Wentworth Recreation Centre Association and $9,130.42 for Springhill Ground Search & Rescue. All motions were carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Forwarded Springhill Fire Hall $2,000,000 temporary borrowing resolution to future council (motion carried)
• Forwarded request to reschedule September 2025 meetings to Sept 10 & 17 and October 2025 meeting to Oct 29 to future council (motion carried)
• Forwarded $3,000 funding request from Wentworth Recreation Centre Association to future council (motion carried)
• Forwarded $9,130.42 funding request from Springhill Ground Search & Rescue to future council (motion carried)

In Camera

This is the agenda for an in-camera (closed) session of the Wharton, Nova Scotia council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for public discussion or decision.

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will consider several financial motions, including adopting the 2025/2026 strategic priorities, allocating $150,000 for fire apparatus, approving a $823,931 purchase of a Springhill pumper tanker, awarding a $1.12 million waterline replacement contract, and authorizing receipt of donations for a community building project.

• Adopt 2025/2026 strategic priorities (no dollar amount)
• Authorize $150,000 from the 2026‑2027 capital budget for fire apparatus
• Approve purchase of a Springhill Pumper Tanker for $823,930.87 (including HST)
• Award Parrsboro Waterline Replacement contract to Dexter Construction for $1,124,771.31 and consider scope increase up to $1,645,600.00
• Authorize municipality to receive donations and issue tax receipts for the Advocate and District Development Association building project

The council adopted the 2025/2026 strategic priorities. It allocated $150,000 from the 2026/2027 capital budget for fire apparatus. It approved the purchase of a Springhill pumper tanker for a total of $823,930.87. It awarded the Parrsboro waterline replacement contract for $1,124,771.31 and directed staff to negotiate a scope increase up to $1,645,600.00, and authorized receipt of donations for the Advocate and District Development Association building project.

• Adopted 2025/2026 strategic priorities (motion carried)
• Authorized $150,000 capital allocation for fire apparatus purchase (motion carried)
• Approved Springhill Pumper Tanker purchase for $823,930.87 (motion carried)
• Awarded Parrsboro Waterline Replacement contract to Dexter Construction for $1,124,771.31 (motion carried)
• Directed staff to negotiate waterline project scope increase up to $1,645,600.00 (motion carried)
• Authorized receipt of donations and issuance of tax receipts for the Advocate and District Development Association building project (motion carried)

In Camera

The Wharton council is holding a closed-door meeting on July 16, 2025, to discuss matters that are not open to the public.

• In-camera meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025
• Meeting type: In Camera (Private)
• No public agenda items listed

Special COW

The Special Committee of the Whole is discussing three business items, all with recommended motions to forward decisions to the next Council meeting. Key items include allocating $150,000 for a fire apparatus, purchasing a pumper tanker for $823,930.87, and authorizing the municipality to receive donations for the Advocate and District Development Association's new building. No final decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Allocation of $150,000 from 2026-2027 capital budget for fire apparatus
• Purchase of a Pumper Tanker from Ft Gary Fire Trucks for $823,930.87 total ($793,329.00 plus $30,603.87 HST)
• Receipt of donations and issuance of tax receipts for Advocate and District Development Association building construction

The Special Committee of the Whole moved three items to the next Council meeting. $150,000 was allocated for fire apparatus in the 2026‑2027 capital budget. A fire pumper tanker purchase costing $823,930.87 was also forwarded. Authorization to receive donations for the Advocate and District Development Association was sent forward as well.

• Forward $150,000 fire apparatus allocation to next Council meeting (motion carried)
• Forward purchase of Springhill Pumper Tanker totaling $823,930.87 to next Council meeting (motion carried)
• Forward authorization for municipality to receive donations for Advocate and District Development Association to next Council meeting (motion carried)

In Camera

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Council Meeting

The Council will discuss a mutual boundary change and sewer system connection with the Town of Amherst. Other agenda items include a demolition order for a property in River Hebert and the approval of the 2025-2026 water budgets.

• Public hearing for a Demolition Order at 2628 Hwy 242, River Hebert
• Proposed rezoning of four PIDs adjacent to Fox Harb’r Resort from Agriculture to Commercial Recreation
• Authorization of $12,511.71 from Springhill Area Rate Reserve for a score clock at Springhill Elementary School
• Proposed grants from Christie-Smith Community Fund: $4,500 to Heritage Models Association and $26,000 to Advocate and District Development Association
• Proposed $75,000 annual funding for the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark Society for fiscal years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028

The council approved the 2025‑2026 water operating and capital budgets and rezoned four parcels near Fox Harb’r Resort from Agriculture to Commercial Recreation. It also approved a letter of support committing $75,000 annually to the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark for 2026‑2028. A motion to pause glyphosate aerial spraying was defeated, and a demolition order was deferred pending cleanup.

• Approved water operating and capital budgets for 2025‑2026 (motion carried)
• Approved second reading to rezone four PIDs near Fox Harb’r Resort to Commercial Recreation (motion carried)
• Approved first reading of amendment to Public Sewers By‑Law 25‑08 (motion carried)
• Approved first reading of amendment to Land Use By‑Law 25‑09 and directed public hearing (motion carried)
• Authorized $12,511.71 withdrawal from Springhill Area Rate Reserve for school score clock (motion carried)
• Approved receipt of $4,500 for Heritage Models Association and $26,000 for Advocate and District Development Association from Christie‑Smith Community Fund (motion carried)
• Committed $75,000 annual funding to Cliffs of Fundy Geopark for 2026‑2028 and directed staff to negotiate agreement (motion carried)
• Defeated motion to pause glyphosate aerial spraying; Nay votes: Mayor Gilroy, Deputy Mayor Gould, Councillors Fromm, McCormick, Lockhart, Strong

Audit Committee

The Audit and Financial Sustainability Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes. The main business is receiving the 2025 MCC Audit Plan Communication. The committee will also review the Tax Collection Report and Water Collection Report for May 2025. This is a routine meeting with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2025
• MCC Audit Plan Communication 2025
• Tax Collection Report – May 2025
• Water Collection Report – May 2025

COW

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing on a by-law to rezone multiple PIDs adjacent to Fox Harbour Resort, and consider several funding requests including water operating and capital budgets, $12,511.71 for a score clock at Springhill Elementary School, and up to $30,500 from the Christie-Smith Community Fund. Other items include a request for $75,000 annual funding to the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark and direction to staff regarding Springhill Ground Search & Rescue funding. The committee will also receive monthly departmental reports.

• Public hearing on By-law 25-06 to amend the Land Use By-law to rezone multiple PIDs adjacent to Fox Harbour Resort
• Water operating and capital budgets for 2025-2026 fiscal year forwarded to Council for approval
• Authorize withdrawal of $12,511.71 from Springhill Area Rate Reserve for a score clock at Springhill Elementary School
• Request to receive up to $4,500 from Christie-Smith Community Fund for Heritage Models Association and up to $26,000 for Advocate and District Development Association
• Direct staff to engage with Springhill Ground Search and Rescue to determine funding needs

In Camera

This is a closed-session (in camera) meeting of the Wharton, Nova Scotia municipal body. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no public agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed for this date.

Special Council Meeting

The council will decide on two substantive items: approving grants to organizations for the 2025/2026 fiscal year totaling $910,854.50, and approving an opt-in service model for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). No other business is listed.

• Approve grants to organizations for 2025/2026 totaling $910,854.50
• Approve opt-in service model for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

The council approved a $282,879.52 purchase of a Parrsboro rescue truck and appointed Michael Black and Maureen Woodlock to the Water Utility Source Water Advisory Committee. It also approved an amendment to increase grants to organizations to $913,979.50 and added a $3,125 grant for the River Hebert and Joggins Area Development Association. The council adopted the opt‑in service model for Extended Producer Responsibility and authorized a letter requesting a pause on uranium exploration licenses.

• Approved purchase of Parrsboro rescue truck for $282,879.52 (motion carried)
• Appointed Michael Black and Maureen Woodlock to Water Utility Source Water Advisory Committee (motion carried)
• Amended grants to organizations to $913,979.50 for 2025/2026 (motion carried)
• Added $3,125 grant to River Hebert and Joggins Area Development Association (motion carried)
• Approved opt‑in service model for Extended Producer Responsibility (motion carried)
• Authorized staff to draft a letter urging a provincial pause on uranium mining licenses (motion carried)

In Camera

The agenda for the Wharton, Nova Scotia In Camera meeting on 2025-06-11 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions; only generic headings are present.

Council Meeting

Council will vote on second readings for two rezoning by-laws: one at 15518 Highway 6 in Upper Malagash (AG to Country Commercial) and one on Blue Sea Road in Malagash Centre (AG to Residential Recreation). First readings will also be considered for rezoning multiple parcels along Wyvern Road and Wentworth Collingwood Road (Rural Resource to Commercial Recreation, with a public hearing scheduled) and parcels adjacent to Fox Harb'r Resort (Agriculture to Commercial Recreation, with a public hearing scheduled). Additionally, Council will vote on approving a new Pets Policy (25-03).

• Second reading to rezone 15518 Hwy 6, Upper Malagash (PID 25182171) from AG to Country Commercial
• Second reading to rezone parcel on Blue Sea Rd., Malagash Centre (PID 25350869) from AG to Residential Recreation
• First reading to rezone nine PIDs along Wyvern Rd. & Wentworth Collingwood Rd. from Rural Resource to Commercial Recreation and schedule a public hearing
• First reading to rezone four PIDs adjacent to Fox Harb'r Resort from AG to Commercial Recreation and schedule a public hearing
• Approval of Pets Policy 25-03

The council approved the Pets Policy 25-03. It also approved second readings of two land‑use by‑laws that rezone a property on Highway 6 in Upper Malagash and a parcel on Blue Sea Road in Malagash Centre. First readings were approved for two other land‑use by‑laws that rezone several parcels along Wyvern Road, Wentworth Collingwood Road and near Fox Harbour Resort, with public hearings scheduled for each. All motions were carried.

• Approved Pets Policy 25-03 (motion carried)
• Approved Second Reading of By‑law 25-03 to rezone PID 25182171, 15518 Highway 6, Upper Malagash from Agriculture to Country Commercial (motion carried)
• Approved Second Reading of By‑law 25-04 to rezone PID 25350869, between 148 Blue Sea Rd. and Golden Brook, Malagash Centre from Agriculture to Residential Recreation (motion carried)
• Approved First Reading of By‑law 25-05 to rezone nine PIDs along Wyvern Rd. & Wentworth Collingwood Rd. from Rural Resource to Commercial Recreation, amend sections 12.5.2(c) and 14, and schedule a public hearing (motion carried)
• Approved First Reading of By‑law 25-06 to rezone four PIDs adjacent to Fox Harbour Resort from Agriculture to Commercial Recreation and schedule a public hearing (motion carried)

COW

The Committee of the Whole will consider forwarding the draft Pets Policy 25-03 to the Regular Council meeting for approval. They will also hear presentations from Explore Cumberland and the ATV Association of Nova Scotia, and receive monthly reports from several departments including administration, finance, and public works.

• Pets Policy 25-03 draft discussed for possible forwarding to May 26 Council meeting
• Presentation from Explore Cumberland by Eileen Davage, Economic Development Officer
• Presentation from ATV Association of Nova Scotia
• Monthly reports from Administration, Development & Planning, Finance, Protective Services, Public Works, and Recreation departments

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. A motion was carried to forward Pets Policy 25-03 to the May 26, 2025 regular council meeting for consideration. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

• Agenda approved as presented (motion carried)
• April 16 minutes approved as presented (motion carried)
• Pets Policy 25-03 forwarded to May 26 regular council meeting (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m. (motion carried)

In Camera

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or items listed for this meeting.

Police Advisory Board

The Wharton Police Advisory Board will receive a verbal update on district priorities, review the Q1 2025 statistical report, and hear updates on speed enforcement on Tidnish River, drug issues in Springhill, and the Poison Lake incident investigation. No voting items or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Quarterly Stat Report for January–March 2025 attached to agenda
• Verbal update on Speed Enforcement at Tidnish River from Mayor Gilroy
• Verbal update on Drug Issues in Springhill from Councillor Lockhart
• Verbal update on Poison Lake Incident Investigation from S/Sgt. Clarke
• Approval of minutes from January 20, 2025 meeting

Special Council Meeting

The Wharton Special Council meeting will consider setting village tax rates for River Hebert and Pugwash for fiscal year 2025-2026, and hold public hearings on demolition orders for four buildings in Springhill, Parrsboro, and Leamington.

• Public hearing for demolition of building at 2 South St., Springhill
• Public hearing for demolition of building at 46 Church St., Springhill
• Public hearing for demolition of building at 3276 Highway 2, Parrsboro
• Public hearing for demolition of building at 11890 Highway 2, Leamington
• Proposed village tax rates: River Hebert $0.10/100 assessment, Pugwash $0.37/100 residential, $0.44/100 commercial

The council approved the meeting agenda and then ordered the demolition of four structures: 2 South St. and 46 Church St. in Springhill, 3276 Highway 2 in Parrsboro, and 11890 Highway 2 in Leamington, each within a specified number of days after signing the demolition order. The council also approved new village tax rates for River Hebert and Pugwash for the fiscal year ending March 31 2026. All motions were carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Ordered demolition of 2 South St., Springhill within 30 days (motion carried)
• Ordered demolition of 46 Church St., Springhill within 60 days (motion carried)
• Ordered demolition of 3276 Highway 2, Parrsboro within 30 days (motion carried)
• Ordered demolition of 11890 Highway 2, Leamington within 30 days (motion carried)
• Approved River Hebert Village tax rates: Residential/Resource $0.10 per $100 assessment, Commercial $0.10 per $100 assessment (motion carried)
• Approved Pugwash Village tax rates: Residential/Resource $0.37 per $100 assessment, Commercial $0.44 per $100 assessment (motion carried)

Audit Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Audit and Financial Sustainability Committee. Members will approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive reports on general and water operating expenditures as of December 31, 2024, along with tax and water collection reports. No business issues are on the agenda.

• Approval of December 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• General Operating and Expenditure Reporting December 31, 2024
• Water Operating and Expenditure Reporting December 31, 2024
• Tax Collection Report
• Water Collection Report

The committee approved its agenda as presented and approved the minutes from the Dec. 10, 2024 Audit Committee meeting. No business issues were brought forward. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• December 10, 2024 minutes approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned

Council Meeting

The council will vote on several items, including a one‑year extension of CAO Greg Herrett's contract, approval of a $1,120,192.36 capital paving contract for municipal streets, and a $286,786.50 purchase of SCBA equipment and air cylinders. Public hearings will be scheduled for two rezoning by‑laws affecting 15518 Hwy 6 and Blue Sea Rd. Additional motions cover a first reading of a land‑use by‑law amendment on Smith Road, amendments to the Dangerous or Unsightly Premises Policy, and the repeal of numerous legacy policies.

• Award Capital Pavement contract (T‑MCC‑2401) to Cumberland Paving and Contracting for $1,120,192.36 (incl. HST)
• Purchase 25 SCBA sets for $245,593.53 and 50 air cylinders for $41,192.97, total $286,786.50 (incl. HST)
• One‑year extension of CAO Greg Herrett’s employment contract to April 30 2027
• First reading of By‑law to amend Land Use By‑law 25‑05 to rezone Smith Road PID 25066473 from Agriculture to Rural Industrial
• Public hearings on rezoning By‑laws LUB 25‑03 (PID 25182171, 15518 Hwy 6) and LUB 25‑04 (PID 25350869, Blue Sea Rd)

The council extended the CAO’s contract for one year, approved several policy changes including the Dangerous or Unsightly Premises Policy and the repeal of numerous historic policies, and authorized major purchases and contracts such as a $286,786.50 protective‑services equipment order and a $1,120,192.36 paving contract. It also approved the 2025‑2029 NSCC Foundation Gift Agreement, adopted a new Water Utility Source Advisory Committee terms of reference, and moved the May council meeting to May 26.

• Approved one‑year extension of CAO Greg Herrett’s contract to April 30 2027 (motion carried)
• Approved First Reading of By‑law 25‑05 to rezone Smith Road parcel from Agriculture to Rural Industrial (motion carried)
• Approved amendments to Dangerous or Unsightly Premises Policy 24‑01 (motion carried)
• Approved repeal of multiple historic policies for former towns of Parrsboro, Springhill, and the Municipality (motion carried)
• Approved 2025‑2029 NSCC Foundation Gift Agreement (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 25 SCBA sets ($245,593.53) and 50 air cylinders ($41,192.97) total $286,786.50 (motion carried)
• Awarded paving contract T‑MCC‑2401 to Cumberland Paving and Contracting for $1,120,192.36 (motion carried)
• Approved rescheduling of May council meeting from May 28 to May 26 (motion carried)

In Camera

This is an in-camera (closed) meeting with only procedural boilerplate; no substantive items are listed for public review.

COW

The Committee of the Whole will consider approval of the agenda and minutes, and will forward several items to the April 23 Council meeting. Key decisions include forwarding a $286,786.50 purchase of 25 self‑contained breathing apparatuses and 50 air cylinders, repealing a list of municipal policies, and amending the Dangerous or Unsightly Premises Policy. The committee will also direct staff to draft new terms of reference for a unified source‑water advisory committee and request a public meeting in Pugwash on rural health service changes.

• Purchase of 25 SCBA sets ($245,593.53) and 50 air cylinders ($41,192.97) – total $286,786.50
• Repeal of multiple municipal policies (e.g., Tax Exemption: Industrial Park, Water Utility Service Pipes, Code of Ethics)
• Amendment of Dangerous or Unsightly Premises Policy 24-01
• Drafting new terms of reference for a unified source‑water advisory committee
• Request to the Department of Health and Wellness for a public meeting in Pugwash on ER services and physician pay

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and the March 19 minutes. It voted to forward a recommendation to repeal numerous municipal policies, and to forward an amended Dangerous or Unsightly Premises Policy for later approval. The council also forwarded a $286,786 purchase of protective equipment, directed staff to draft new water‑source committee terms of reference, and instructed staff to request a public health meeting in Pugwash. All motions were carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 19 minutes (motion carried)
• Forwarded recommendation to repeal multiple policies to April 23 council (motion carried)
• Forwarded amended Dangerous or Unsightly Premises Policy 24-01 to April 23 council (motion carried)
• Forwarded purchase of 25 SCBA sets and 50 air cylinders totaling $286,786.50 to April 23 council (motion carried)
• Directed staff to draft new terms of reference for a source water advisory committee (motion carried)
• Directed staff to write a letter to the Department of Health and Wellness requesting a public meeting in Pugwash (motion carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Municipality of the County of Cumberland is holding a special council meeting to consider approval of the 2025-26 operating budget of $41,060,201 and capital budget of $14,300,095. The proposed tax rates include $1.17 per $100 for residential properties outside former towns, with additional area rates for Parrsboro and Springhill. Sewage collection rates, street light fees, a private road maintenance fee, and a borrowing resolution of up to $11,500,000 are also on the agenda.

• Residential tax rate of $1.17 per $100 assessment (general) plus area rates of $0.48 for Parrsboro and Springhill, totaling $1.65 per $100
• Commercial tax rate of $2.74 per $100 general plus area rates of $1.19 per $100, totaling $3.93 per $100
• Capital budget of $14,300,095 funded by reserves, grants, and debt, including $3,600,000 from Canada Community-Building Fund
• Borrowing resolution up to $11,500,000 from CIBC to meet current expenditures until taxes collected
• Sewage collection rates ranging from $56 per property (Parrsboro vacant lots) to $616 per unit (Joggins Extension)

The council approved the 2025‑26 operating budget of $41,060,201 and adopted property tax rates for the fiscal year. It set sewage collection and treatment rates, rural street‑light rates, a private‑road maintenance rate, and a tax‑levy due date with interest provisions. The council also approved a $14,300,095 general capital budget and a four‑year capital budget plan, and authorized borrowing up to $11,500,000 from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

• Approved 2025/26 operating budget of $41,060,201 (motion carried)
• Adopted property tax rates for 2025/26 (motion carried)
• Set sewage collection and treatment rates for 2025/26 (motion carried)
• Established rural street‑light rate of $33.49 per assessment account (motion carried)
• Approved private‑road maintenance rate for Jackson’s Point Road Association ($40 per account) (motion carried)
• Set tax levy due date June 30 2025 with 1.25% monthly interest (motion carried)
• Approved $14,300,095 general capital budget and 4‑year capital plan (motion carried)
• Authorized borrowing up to $11,500,000 from CIBC (motion carried)

In Camera

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Council Meeting

The Wharton Council will approve the agenda and minutes, then consider several policy motions. Key items include first readings of two land‑use by‑laws that would rezone agricultural land on Highway 6 and Blue Sea Road to commercial and residential‑recreation uses, respectively, and schedule public hearings. The council will also vote on amendments to the municipal tax reduction and low‑income tax exemption policies, and on terminating the Cape d'Or lease to operate the site as a static display.

• First Reading of By‑law to amend LUB 25‑03 to rezone PID 25182171, 15518 Highway 6, Upper Malagash from Agriculture (AG) to Country Commercial (CCou) and schedule a public hearing
• First Reading of By‑law to amend LUB 25‑04 to rezone PID 25350869, between 148 Blue Sea Rd. and Golden Brook, Malagash Centre from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Recreation (RRec) and schedule a public hearing
• Approval of Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy 19‑03 as amended
• Approval of Low‑income Tax Exemption Policy 22‑02 as amended, raising the income cut‑off to $36,599 and the exemption amount to $537
• Motion to terminate the Cape d'Or lease agreement and operate the facility as a static display for fiscal years 2025/26

The council voted to end the lease for the Cape d'Or facility and run it as a static display for the 2025‑26 fiscal year, while also scheduling public hearings for two rezoning by‑law amendments. It approved the Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy 19‑03 and the Low‑income Tax Exemption Policy 22‑02 with increased income thresholds. Additional actions included appointing a new member to the North Tyndal Wellfield Committee and recognizing volunteer award recipients.

• Terminate Cape d'Or lease; operate as static display (motion carried)
• Approve First Reading of By‑law 25‑03 to rezone 15518 Highway 6 to Country Commercial (motion carried)
• Approve First Reading of By‑law 25‑04 to rezone PID 25350869 to Residential Recreation (motion carried)
• Approve Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy 19‑03 as amended (motion carried)
• Approve Low‑income Tax Exemption Policy 22‑02 with increased cut‑off $36,599 and exemption $537 (motion carried)
• Approve appointment of Daniela MacKay to North Tyndal Wellfield Committee (motion carried)
• Approve Valerie Brown as Adult Volunteer Representative of the Year and Leard Family as Family Representative Volunteer of the Year (motion carried)
• Receive Joint Accessibility Plan as presented (motion carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will vote on routine items such as approving the agenda and conflict‑of‑interest declarations. It will consider a second reading to rezone a portion of Smith Road from Agriculture to Rural Industrial, and a second reading of a development agreement for 2 King Street in Springhill. The council will also approve insurance renewals totaling about $850,000 and early approval of capital projects costing $3,256,170.

• Second Reading: By‑law to amend LUB 25‑02 rezoning Smith Rd (PID 25066606) from AG to IRur
• Second Reading: Development Agreement for 2 King St., Springhill (PID 25231945)
• Approve insurance renewal with Arthur J. Gallagher ($377,218) and BFL Canada ($472,389)
• Early approval of capital projects including WWTP upgrade ($1,786,670) and fire department equipment ($319,500) totaling $3,256,170
• Approval of agenda and conflict‑of‑interest declarations

The council approved the second reading of a by‑law to rezone part of PID 25066606 from Agriculture to Rural Industrial. It also approved the second reading of the development agreement for 2 King St., Springhill (PID 25231945). The municipality renewed its general insurance with Arthur J. Gallagher for about $377,218 and its volunteer fire department insurance with BFL Canada for about $472,389. Finally, the council gave early approval to five capital projects totaling $3,256,170.

• Approved second reading of By‑law to amend LUB 25‑02 rezoning PID 25066606 (Agriculture → Rural Industrial)
• Approved second reading of Development Agreement for 2 King St., Springhill (PID 25231945)
• Approved renewal of general insurance with Arthur J. Gallagher (~$377,218)
• Approved renewal of volunteer fire department insurance with BFL Canada (~$472,389)
• Approved early capital projects totaling $3,256,170: Springhill WWTP upgrade $1,786,670; Fire Dept. SCBA $265,000; Fire Dept. air cylinders $54,500; Capital paving Springhill $700,000; Capital paving Parrsboro $450,000

COW

The Committee of the Whole is discussing several policy amendments and reports, including updates to the Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy and the Low-Income Tax Exemption Policy with an increased income cut-off of $36,599 and exemption of $537. They are also reviewing a Joint Accessibility Plan, volunteer award recipients, and receiving presentations on Basic Income Nova Scotia and Food Security. All items are being forwarded to the March 26 Regular Council meeting for approval.

• Amendment to Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy 19-03 forwarded to council
• Low-Income Tax Exemption Policy 22-02 amended with new income cut-off of $36,599 and exemption amount of $537
• Valerie Brown nominated as Adult Volunteer Representative of the Year; Leard Family as Family Representative Volunteer of the Year
• Joint Accessibility Plan forwarded to council for consideration
• Presentations from Basic Income Nova Scotia and on Food Security

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 19 and March 5. Council voted to forward the amended Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy and the Low‑income Tax Exemption Policy to the regular council meeting on March 26. The municipality also forwarded volunteer award nominations and the Joint Accessibility Plan to that same March 26 meeting for consideration.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• February 19 minutes approved (motion carried)
• March 5 minutes approved (motion carried)
• Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy forwarded to March 26 meeting (motion carried)
• Low‑income Tax Exemption Policy forwarded to March 26 meeting (motion carried)
• Volunteer Representative nominations forwarded to March 26 meeting (motion carried)
• Joint Accessibility Plan forwarded to March 26 meeting (motion carried)

Special COW

This special Committee of the Whole meeting will include a territorial acknowledgement, approval of the agenda, declarations of conflict of interest, and two presentations: one from the WestCumb Amateur Radio Club and one from the Cumberland Forestry Advisory Committee (CFAC). No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Presentation – WestCumb Amateur Radio Club
• Presentation – Cumberland Forestry Advisory Committee (CFAC)

Council Meeting

Council will hold second readings on three zoning bylaw amendments, including rezoning properties at 19 McCully Lane and 1370 Southampton Road. A $758,758 pumper truck purchase for the Pugwash Fire Department is up for a decision. The council will also receive a Community Energy & Emissions Plan report and hear presentations from GOVRC and the Tidnish Crossroads Community Association. An information item on provincial natural resource development is included for discussion.

• Second reading to rezone 19 McCully Lane (PID 25189911) from Agriculture to Commercial Recreation
• Second reading to rezone 1370 Southampton Road (PID 25394958) from Country Residential to Rural Industrial with added office use and 10m buffer
• Second reading to amend undersized lot development requirements in Land Use Bylaw 25-01
• Purchase of a new Pumper Truck from Fort Garry Trucks for $758,758 plus HST
• Receipt of the Community Energy & Emissions Plan (CEEP) report

In Camera

The Wharton municipal council held an In Camera meeting on February 26, 2025. No agenda items or discussion topics were provided in the agenda document. The meeting appears to be procedural or confidential in nature, with no public decisions recorded.

Emergency Meeting of Council

Council is holding an emergency meeting to receive a report from the CAO on actions taken by the Chief and Acting Chief of the Collingwood & District Volunteer Fire Department following the Poison Lake incident. The council will then consider any recommendations from that report. Details are to be circulated at the meeting.

• Report to council on actions of Chief and Acting Chief re Poison Lake incident
• Council consideration of recommendations from the report

In Camera

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

In Camera

The agenda for the February 19, 2025 in-camera session of Wharton, Nova Scotia contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive public items for decision or discussion.

COW

The Committee of the Whole will hold three public hearings: to amend the Land Use Bylaw regarding undersized lots (25-01), to rezone a portion of PID 25066606 between 292 and 354 Smith Rd in Upper Nappan (25-02), and to consider a development agreement for 2 King St in Springhill. The committee will also discuss a feasibility study for a by-law imposing fines on repeat unsightly property offenders, and consider forwarding a $26,000 donation request from the Christie-Smith Community Fund to the Advocate and District Development Association. Monthly departmental reports and a presentation on a youth engagement research project are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on by-law 25-01 to amend undersized lot requirements
• Public hearing on by-law 25-02 to rezone land at 292-354 Smith Rd, Upper Nappan
• Public hearing on development agreement for 2 King St, Springhill
• Feasibility of a by-law to fine repeat unsightly property offenders
• Foundation donation request: up to $26,000 from Christie-Smith Community Fund to Advocate and District Development Association

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will meet on February 5, 2025 at the E.D. Fullerton Municipal Building. Council members will vote to approve the agenda as presented. The session includes presentations from MP Stephen Ellis, Cumberland County Transportation Services, the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce, and the Oxford Community Centre Association.

• Motion to approve the agenda as presented
• Presentation by MP Stephen Ellis to meet with Council
• Cumberland County Transportation Services presentation on services
• Cumberland Chamber of Commerce presentation on 2025 plans
• Oxford Community Centre Association presentation on new centre and support needs

Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings to rezone PID 25189911 at 19 McCully Lane (Wards Brook) and PID 25394958 at 1370 Southampton Rd (West Amherst). They will also consider first readings for by-law amendments regarding undersized lots, rezoning a portion of Smith Rd in Upper Nappan, and a development agreement for 2 King St in Springhill. New policies (Hospitality Policy 25-01 and Student Bursary Policy 25-02) are up for approval, and Council will decide on directing staff to draft a food truck bylaw.

• Public hearing to rezone 19 McCully Lane, Wards Brook (PID 25189911)
• Public hearing to rezone 1370 Southampton Rd, West Amherst (PID 25394958)
• First reading of by-law to amend rules for developing undersized lots (LUB 25-01)
• First reading to rezone portion of PID 25066606 on Smith Rd, Upper Nappan (AG to IRur)
• Direction to staff to draft a food truck bylaw with licensing fee

Police Advisory Board

The Police Advisory Board will meet to conduct internal organizational business and review operational reports. The board is scheduled to elect a Vice-Chair and review the draft Terms of Reference.

• Election of Vice-Chair
• Review of draft Terms of Reference
• Review of Q3 Report (July 1 to September 30, 2024)
• Review of Q4 Report (October 1 to December 31, 2024)

COW

The Committee of the Whole will review and recommend forwarding proposed amendments to the Land Use By-law regarding undersized lots and shoreline buffers for first reading. The committee also considers forwarding a new Hospitality Policy and a Student Bursary Policy to the regular council meeting for approval. A proposed Active Living & Recreation Strategy for 2024–2029 is also being forwarded. Several departmental monthly reports and information items, including a memo on potentially regulating food trucks, are presented for discussion.

• Amendments to Land Use By-law for undersized lots and shoreline buffer (first reading recommended)
• Forwarding Hospitality Policy 25-01 to council for approval
• Forwarding Student Bursary Policy 25-02 to council for approval
• Active Living & Recreation Strategy 2024–2029 forwarded for approval
• Feasibility memo on establishing a by-law to regulate food trucks