Wharton, NS

Special Council Meeting

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COW

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COW

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Special Council Meeting

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Special Council Meeting

Le Conseil examinera un contrat de pavage de $163,492 pour la rue Lisgar à Springhill, à titre d'ordre de modification à un contrat existant. Ils tiendront également une audience publique sur une ordonnance de démolition pour une propriété au 1685, route 242, à River Hebert, et donneront une première lecture à un règlement visant à modifier le zonage d’une propriété sur la route 368 West Wentworth de « Agricole » à « Récréation commerciale ». De plus, le Conseil nommera un inspecteur en bâtiment et un inspecteur des incendies et discutera de la dissolution de la Cumberland Energy Authority et d’une entente de connecteur d’affaires.

• Revêtement d'asphalte sur la rue Lisgar, du numéro civique 17 à la rue Queen, pour $163,492
• Audience publique sur l'ordonnance de démolition pour le 1685, route 242, River Hebert
• Première lecture d'un règlement visant à rezoner le PID 25522483 sur la route 368 West Wentworth en « Récréation commerciale »
• Nomination d'Aubrey Patterson au poste d'inspecteur en bâtiment et d'inspecteur des incendies
• Proposition de dissolution de la Cumberland Energy Authority

Cumberland Water Utility Source Water Advisory Committee

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Council Meeting

Le Conseil examinera plusieurs modifications du règlement d'urbanisme pour le rezonage à Springhill, Southampton et Parrsboro. Les décisions financières clés incluent l'approbation des budgets d'eau 2026-27 et l'augmentation des fonds pour l'amélioration d'une intersection routière. Le Conseil examinera également les règlements de gestion des urgences et une nouvelle politique sur les biens excédentaires.

• Achat d'un camion-pompe pour le service d'incendie bénévole d'Advocate pour $739,200 plus HST
• Augmentation du budget à $356,127 pour l'amélioration de l'intersection de Parrsboro Main Street et Eastern Avenue
• Rezonage de 20 McFarlane St., Springhill en résidentiel multi-logements
• Rezonage de Hwy 2 Southampton en Country Commercial pour permettre les abattoirs
• Approbation des budgets de fonctionnement et d'investissement de l'eau 2026-2027

Equity and Diversity Committee

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Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Audit Committee

Le Comité d'audit et de durabilité financière approuvera le procès-verbal de la réunion précédente, discutera du Plan d'audit municipal 2026 et examinera le rapport financier du T4 2025-2026. Il examinera également les rapports de recettes fiscales et d'eau au 31 mai 2026.

• Approbation du procès-verbal du 25 novembre 2025
• Discussion de la communication du Plan d'audit MCC 2026
• Examen du rapport financier du T4 2025-2026
• Examen du rapport de recettes fiscales au 31 mai 2026
• Examen du rapport de recettes d'eau au 31 mai 2026

COW

Le Comité plénier examinera les audiences publiques de deux règlements de zonage, approuvera la vente de biens excédentaires et transmettra plusieurs éléments de politique et de budget à une réunion ordinaire du conseil. Les éléments clés comprennent les budgets de fonctionnement et d'investissement de l'eau pour 2026-2027 et une augmentation budgétaire pour la mise à niveau de l'intersection de la rue Main de Parrsboro et de l'avenue Eastern.

• Audience publique pour le rezonage du 20, rue MacFarlane à Springhill
• Audience publique pour le rezonage de la route 2 à Southampton
• Approbation des budgets de fonctionnement et d'investissement de l'eau pour 2026-2027
• Augmentation de $356,127 pour la mise à niveau de l'intersection de la rue Main de Parrsboro et de l'avenue Eastern
• Transmission du règlement de l'Organisation régionale de gestion des urgences au conseil ordinaire

Special Council Meeting

Cette réunion spéciale du conseil comprend des audiences publiques sur les ordres de démolition pour sept propriétés jugées dangereuses ou inesthétiques. Le conseil votera sur l'émission d'ordres de démolition pour des propriétés à River Hebert, Parrsboro, Joggins, Amherst Shore et Springhill. Deux motions proposent des ajournements pour des travaux de réhabilitation supplémentaires.

• Ordre de démolition pour 1685 Hwy 242, River Hebert, ajourné de deux semaines
• Ordre de démolition pour 51 Sydney St., Parrsboro
• Ordre de démolition pour 88 Lower Cove, Joggins
• Ordre de démolition pour 6 Windy Lane, Amherst Shore en vigueur le 30 septembre
• Ordre de démolition pour 114 Queen St., Springhill ajourné avec un rapport de situation d'ici le 31 août

Council issued demolition orders for five properties: 51 Sydney St. (Parrsboro), 88 Lower Cove Rd. (Joggins), 6 Windy Lane (Amherst Shore, effective Sept 30), 132 Herrett Rd. (Springhill, effective Sept 30), and 193 McGee St. (Springhill, effective Aug 30). Two orders were adjourned: 1685 Hwy 242 (River Hebert) was postponed two weeks with direction to work on a remediation plan, and 114 Queen St. (Springhill) was adjourned pending a status report by August 31. All motions carried.

• Adjourned demolition for 1685 Hwy 242 for 2 weeks; directed remediation plan (Carried)
• Issued demolition order for 51 Sydney St., Parrsboro (Carried)
• Issued demolition order for 88 Lower Cove Rd., Joggins (Carried)
• Issued demolition order for 6 Windy Lane, Amherst Shore effective Sept 30 (Carried)
• Adjourned demolition for 114 Queen St., Springhill; status report due Aug 31 (Carried)
• Issued demolition order for 132 Herrett Rd., Springhill effective Sept 30 (Carried)
• Issued demolition order for 193 McGee St., Springhill effective Aug 30 (Carried)

Police Advisory Board

Le Conseil consultatif de la police entendra des mises à jour verbales sur la répression des drogues, la communication avec la GRC et l'attribution des priorités, ainsi que le mécanisme de facturation de la GRC. Deux rapports trimestriels pour la fin de 2025 et le début de 2026 sont également à l'ordre du jour.

• Mise à jour verbale sur la répression des drogues par le sergent d'état-major Andrew Clarke
• Discussion sur la communication avec la GRC et l'attribution des priorités
• Discussion sur le mécanisme de facturation de la GRC par le directeur général Greg Herrett
• Rapport trimestriel pour octobre-décembre 2025
• Rapport trimestriel pour janvier-mars 2026

In Camera

Il s'agit d'une réunion à huis clos du conseil du comté de Cumberland. L'ordre du jour ne contient que des mentions procédurales et aucun élément spécifique pour discussion ou décision publique.

Council Meeting

Le conseil du comté de Cumberland discutera et votera sur plusieurs amendements aux règlements, y compris le rezonage de développements commerciaux et résidentiels à Pugwash, Springhill et Southampton. Ils examineront également près de 535 000 $ de subventions communautaires, de nouvelles nominations de comités et un rapport sur la réglementation des camions de rue.

• Approuver 534 995 $ en subventions de grands capitaux, de petits capitaux et de fonctionnement pour 2026/27
• Rezoner le 10260 Durham St., Pugwash de Institutionnel à Commercial Général
• Rezoner le 20 MacFarlane St., Springhill en Résidentiel multi-logements
• Rezoner la Hwy 2, Southampton en Commercial de campagne, ajoutant l'abattoir comme usage autorisé
• Demander au personnel de faire un rapport sur les permis et les frais des camions de rue à Springhill

Council approved $534,995 in Large Capital, Small Capital, and Large Operations & Maintenance grants for 2026/2027. Second reading of a sewer bylaw amendment was approved. First readings were approved for rezoning 20 MacFarlane St. in Springhill to multi-unit residential and a portion of Highway 2 in Southampton to country commercial with abattoir as a permitted use. Council also directed staff to report on food truck regulations in Springhill, declined interest in acquiring two former school properties, and approved disbursing $180,000 from the River Philip Foundation to Springhill Baptist Church.

• Approved $534,995 in grants (carried)
• Approved second reading of sewer bylaw amendment 26-04 (carried)
• Approved second reading to rezone 10260 Durham St., Pugwash to commercial (carried)
• Approved first reading to rezone 20 MacFarlane St., Springhill to multi-unit residential, scheduled hearing (carried)
• Approved first reading to rezone portion of Hwy 2, Southampton to country commercial with abattoir use (carried)
• Approved amended Pole Banner Policy 25-04 (carried)
• Directed staff to report on food truck permitting in Springhill (carried)
• Approved $180,000 River Philip Foundation disbursement to Springhill Baptist Church (carried)

COW

Le Comité plénier discute d'une recommandation visant à approuver des subventions totalisant 534 995 $ pour l'exercice financier 2026/2027, couvrant les subventions de grands capitaux, de petits capitaux et de grandes opérations et de maintenance. Ils entendront également une présentation de Circular Materials et envisageront de modifier la Politique des bannières sur poteaux (Pole Banner Policy) pour augmenter la limite de bannières à Springhill de 140 à 169.

• Recommandation d'approuver 534 995 $ de subventions pour 2026/2027
• Modification de la Pole Banner Policy pour augmenter la limite de bannières à Springhill à 169
• Présentation par Circular Materials
• Rapports mensuels de plusieurs départements

The Committee of the Whole voted to forward a recommendation approving $534,995 in capital and operating grants for 2026-27 to the May 27 Regular Council meeting. They also directed staff to bring a pole banner policy amendment increasing Springhill's banner limit to 169 to the June COW. Procedural items like agenda and prior minutes were approved.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 22, 2026 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring pole banner policy amendment to June COW (carried)
• Forwarded grant recommendation of $534,995 to Regular Council (carried)

Council Meeting

Le conseil tiendra des audiences publiques sur des ordres de démolition pour deux propriétés à River Hebert et un rezonage à Pugwash. Il votera également sur un contrat de pavage de 1,84 M$, plusieurs modifications de politiques, l'approbation d'un plan d'urgence et des nominations.

• Attribuer un contrat de pavage à Chapman Bros. Construction pour 1 841 976,59 $ pour les rues de Parrsboro et Springhill
• Audiences publiques sur les ordres de démolition pour 7 Kimberly Branch Rd et 25 Kimberly Rd, River Hebert
• Deuxième lecture du rezonage au 530 John Black Rd, East Amherst (RCou à Rsrc)
• Autoriser jusqu'à 50 000 $ provenant de la réserve de fonctionnement pour les frais de transition du directeur général adjoint
• Rejeter l'appel de dérogation pour 19 Memory Lane, Port Howe sans audience

Council approved a $1.84M paving contract for Parrsboro and Springhill, contingent on provincial funding. It also issued demolition orders for two properties in River Hebert, approved second reading of a rezoning, adopted an emergency management plan, and amended several council policies.

• Awarded $1.84M paving contract to Chapman Bros. Construction (carried)
• Issued demolition order for 7 Kimberly Branch Rd., River Hebert (carried)
• Issued demolition order for 25 Kimberly Rd., River Hebert (carried)
• Approved second reading of LUB amendment to rezone 530 John Black Rd. (carried)
• Dismissed variance appeal for 19 Memory Lane, Port Howe (carried)
• Approved Cumberland Regional Emergency Management Plan (carried)
• Amended Remuneration Policy, Procurement Policy, and Expenditures Policy (all carried)
• Set River Hebert Village rate at $0.10 per $100 assessment (carried)

COW

Le Comité plénier discute et transmet des recommandations à la réunion ordinaire du conseil du 27 avril. Les points à l'ordre du jour comprennent la modification des politiques d'approvisionnement et de dépenses, la ratification des nominations au conseil d'administration de Cumberland Senior Care Corporation, l'approbation du plan régional de gestion des urgences de Cumberland, et l'attribution d'un contrat de pavage de 1 841 976,59 $ pour Parrsboro et Springhill à Chapman Bros. Construction. De nombreux rapports mensuels des départements sont également présentés.

• Attribuer le contrat de pavage de 1 841 976,59 $ à Chapman Bros. Construction pour les rues de Parrsboro et Springhill (parties A, B, C sous réserve du financement provincial)
• Transmettre les nominations de Jill Black et Holly Bond au conseil d'administration de Cumberland Senior Care Corporation
• Transmettre la politique d'approvisionnement modifiée 17-05 et la politique de dépenses 15-03 au conseil ordinaire
• Transmettre le plan régional de gestion des urgences de Cumberland au conseil ordinaire pour adoption
• Recevoir les rapports mensuels des départements, y compris les finances, l'urbanisme, les travaux publics et les services de protection

All items on the agenda were recommendations forwarded to the April 27 Regular Council meeting for final decision. No substantive decisions were made at this Committee of the Whole meeting. Motions included forwarding amended policies, appointments, the emergency management plan, and a paving contract.

• Forwarded amended Procurement Policy 17-05 to regular council
• Forwarded amended Expenditures Policy 15-03 to regular council
• Forwarded appointment of Jill Black and Holly Bond to Cumberland Senior Care Corporation board
• Forwarded Cumberland Regional Emergency Management Plan to regular council
• Forwarded recommendation to award paving contract to Chapman Bros. Construction for $1,841,976.59 (contingent on provincial funding)

Special Council Meeting

Cette réunion spéciale se concentre sur une mise à jour du River Hebert Village Rate et du contrat du Chief Administrative Officer. Le Conseil votera également sur le report des réunions de comité et ordinaires d'avril.

• Mise à jour du River Hebert Village Rate
• Discussion sur le contrat du CAO
• Reprogrammer le Committee of the Whole du 15 avril au 22 avril
• Reprogrammer le Regular Council du 22 avril au 27 avril

Council appointed Peter McCracken as the next CAO effective October 1, 2026, and authorized the mayor to execute an employment agreement. The April committee and regular council meetings were rescheduled. An update on the River Hebert Village Rate was deferred.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Appointed Peter McCracken as next CAO effective October 1, 2026 (motion carried)
• Rescheduled Committee of the Whole to April 22 and Regular Council to April 27
• Deferred River Hebert Village Rate update to future meeting

Special Council Meeting

Council will consider approval of the 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets, including property tax rates, sewer rates, and a $13.3M capital plan. Also up for decision: renewal of general insurance policies ($379,000) and fire department insurance ($494,000). The meeting includes a territorial acknowledgement and administrative items.

• 2026-2027 budget approval with $43,258,044 in revenue and expenditures
• Property tax rates: residential $1.17 per $100 assessment, commercial $2.74 per $100, with Parrsboro and Springhill area rates
• Capital budget of $13,338,454, including a Zamboni for Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre ($193,000)
• Insurance renewal: general policies to Arthur J. Gallagher for $379,000 and volunteer fire department to BFL Canada for $494,000
• Sewer rates set per unit (e.g., Springhill $306, Amherst Marsh $508) and rural street light rate at $33.49 per account

The Municipality of the County of Cumberland approved its annual revenue and expenditure estimates for the upcoming fiscal year. Council also authorized insurance policy renewals, established property tax rates, and approved a $13.3M capital budget.

• Approved general insurance renewal to Arthur J. Gallagher ($379,000)
• Approved volunteer fire department insurance to BFL Canada ($494,000)
• Accepted 2026/27 revenue and expenditure estimates totaling $43,258,044
• Approved property tax rates for residential and commercial properties
• Approved sewage collection and treatment rates for various systems
• Approved rural street light rate of $33.49 per assessment account
• Approved private road maintenance rates for Jackson’s Point and Gilbert Hill
• Approved 2026/27 General Capital Budget of $13,338,454

Council Meeting

Council will consider second readings of three rezoning by-laws, first readings of a rezoning and a public sewers by-law amendment, an increase to the low-income tax exemption policy, approval of a private roads maintenance petition, volunteer recognition nominations, and a land acquisition for conservation purposes costing $198,310 plus HST. No public hearings or strategic priorities items are on the agenda.

• Purchase of four properties from WH Forestry Canada Inc. for conservation at $198,310 total plus HST
• Second reading to rezone 150 Junction Rd., Springhill from Mixed Use to General Commercial
• Second reading to rezone a portion of 3544 Kolbec Rd., Port Howe from Agriculture to Commercial Recreation
• First reading to rezone 10260 Durham St., Pugwash from Institutional to Commercial General, with public hearing
• Amended Low-Income Tax Exemption Policy raising income cut-off to $37,368 and exemption to $548

The Council approved several land rezoning by-laws and a $198,310 purchase of four properties for conservation. Additionally, the Council updated the Low Income Tax Exemption Policy and endorsed a resolution regarding agricultural research centre closures.

• Approved agenda with addition of FCM Resolution (Motion Carried)
• Approved February 25th, 2026 minutes (Motion Carried)
• Approved second reading to rezone 150 Junction Rd., Springhill (Motion Carried)
• Approved second reading to rezone 3544 Kolbec Rd., Port Howe (Motion Carried)
• Approved first reading to rezone 10260 Durham St., Pugwash and scheduled public hearing (Motion Carried)
• Approved first reading of Public Sewers By-law 26-04 (Motion Carried)
• Approved amended Low Income Tax Exemption Policy with new income cut-off of $37,368 (Motion Carried)
• Approved Gilbert Hill Roads Maintenance Association petition (Motion Carried)

COW

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing on a by-law to rezone PID 25067778 at 530 John Black Rd., East Amherst. They will also discuss forwarding an amended Low-Income Tax Exemption Policy (increasing the income cutoff to $37,368 and exemption to $548) to council, and forwarding first reading of a by-law to amend the Public Sewers By-law. Several monthly departmental reports are included for information.

• Public hearing on by-law to rezone 530 John Black Rd., East Amherst (PID 25067778)
• Amended Low-Income Tax Exemption Policy with income cutoff raised to $37,368 and exemption to $548
• First reading of by-law to amend the Public Sewers By-law 26-04
• Monthly reports from Administration, Planning, Finance, Protective Services, Public Works, Recreation, and external agencies

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several departmental reports and a public hearing regarding rezoning at 530 John Black Rd. Two policy amendments were approved to be forwarded to the March 25th, 2026 Regular Council meeting.

• Approved agenda with addition of New Brunswick Toll media release
• Approved February 18th, 2026 minutes as presented
• Forwarded amended Low-Income Tax Exemption Policy to March 25th Council meeting
• Forwarded First Reading of Public Sewers By-law 26-04 to March 25th Council meeting

Council Meeting

Council will discuss a first reading of a by-law to rezone a portion of 530 John Black Rd. and update land use definitions. The meeting also includes a presentation on a geothermal research project and a review of committee terms of reference.

• First reading of By-law 26-03 to rezone PID 25067778, 530 John Black Rd., from Country Residential to Rural Resource Zone
• Proposed addition of 'Vegetative Buffer' definition and policy 5.3.6 to the Land Use By-law
• Approval of amended Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Presentation by Dr. Trevor Kelly on the Geothermal Research Project
• Discussion on adjourned tax sale minimum bids and acquisition of lands

In Camera

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COW

The Committee of the Whole will hold public hearings to consider rezoning a property at 150 Junction Rd., Springhill (PID 25244914) and a portion of 3544 Kolbec Rd., Port Howe (PID 25144049). The committee will also discuss an amended Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, receive a presentation from the Lillian Allbon Animal Shelter, and review monthly departmental reports. The meeting is largely routine with no major policy items.

• Public hearing for By-law 26-01 to rezone PID 25244914 at 150 Junction Rd., Springhill
• Public hearing for By-law 26-02 to rezone a portion of PID 25144049 at 3544 Kolbec Rd., Port Howe
• Presentation from Lillian Allbon Animal Shelter
• Amended Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to be forwarded to Regular Council
• Monthly reports from Administration, Development, Finance, Protective Services, Public Works, and Recreation departments

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting. A motion was passed to forward the amended Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee to the February 25, 2026 regular council meeting for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved January 21 minutes (motion carried)
• Forwarded amended Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to Feb 25 council meeting (motion carried)

In Camera

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Council Meeting

Council will consider second reading of by-laws to redesignate and rezone 40 Chapel St., Springhill from residential/institutional to commercial/mixed-use. Also up for first reading are rezoning of 150 Junction Rd., Springhill to general commercial and a portion of 3544 Kolbec Rd., Port Howe to commercial recreation. Several property transfers, policy amendments, and grant requests are on the agenda, including free transfer of the Joggins Log Cabin and a $9,000 YMCA grant.

• Second reading to rezone 40 Chapel St., Springhill from Residential to Commercial and from Institutional to Mixed-use (CMix) Zone
• First reading to rezone 150 Junction Rd., Springhill from Mixed-use to General Commercial (CGen) Zone
• Transfer of PIDs 25061961 & 25061987 (30 Highway 242, Joggins) to Joggins Improvement Committee at no cost
• Sale of a portion of PID 25417155 off Lambs Hill Road, Parrsboro for $0 after amendment from $500
• Funding request for $9,000 from YMCA of Cumberland and approval to receive $20,000 from Christie-Smith Community Foundation for River Hebert/Joggins and Area Development Association

The council approved second and first readings of three by‑laws that redesignate and rezone properties in Springhill and Port Howe. It adopted amendments to the Grants Policy and the Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy, making the tax changes retroactive to April 1 2025. The municipality also approved the sale of two Joggins Log Cabin parcels at no cost and changed the consideration for a Parrsboro parcel to zero. Grants of $9,000 to the YMCA and $20,000 to the River Hebert/Joggins and Area Development Association were authorized.

• Approved second reading of by‑law to redesignate 40 Chapel St., Springhill (Residential→Commercial; Institutional→Mixed‑use) – motion carried
• Approved first reading of by‑law to rezone 150 Junction Rd., Springhill to General Commercial and schedule public hearing – motion carried
• Approved first reading of by‑law to rezone portion of 3544 Kolbec Rd., Port Howe to Commercial Recreation and schedule public hearing – motion carried
• Approved amendment to Grants Policy 15‑11 – motion carried
• Approved amended Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy retroactive to April 1 2025 – motion carried
• Approved sale of Joggins Log Cabin lands (PIDs 25061961 & 25061987) to Joggins Improvement Committee at no cost; mayor and CAO authorized – carried unanimously
• Approved amendment of PID 25417155 resolution, setting consideration to zero – carried unanimously
• Approved $20,000 grant from Christie‑Smith Community Foundation to River Hebert/Joggins and Area Development Association – motion carried

In Camera

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COW

The Committee of the Whole will approve its agenda, minutes and procedural items, then forward several amended policies and two funding requests – $9,000 for the YMCA of Cumberland and $20,000 from the Christie‑Smith Community Foundation for the River Hebert/Joggins and Area Development Association – to the regular council meeting on Jan 28, 2026 for further consideration. The meeting also includes departmental updates and external reports.

• Forward Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy amendment (retroactive to Apr 1 2025) to Jan 28, 2026 Council
• Forward Grants Policy 15-11 amendment to Jan 28, 2026 Council
• Forward YMCA of Cumberland funding request for $9,000 to Jan 28, 2026 Council
• Forward Christie‑Smith Community Foundation request for $20,000 to Jan 28, 2026 Council
• Forward Equity & Diversity Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to Jan 28, 2026 Council

The Committee of the Whole approved the agenda and the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting. It then moved to forward the amended Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy, the Grants Policy 15‑11 amendment, a $9,000 YMCA funding request, a $20,000 Christie‑Smith Foundation request, and the Equity & Diversity Advisory Committee terms of reference to the regular council meeting on January 28, 2026. No contracts were awarded and no public hearings were held.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• December 10, 2025 minutes approved (motion carried)
• Forward Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy (retroactive to Apr 1 2025) to Jan 28 meeting (motion carried)
• Forward amended Grants Policy 15‑11 to Jan 28 meeting (motion carried)
• Forward YMCA Cumberland $9,000 grant request to Jan 28 meeting (motion carried)
• Forward Christie‑Smith Foundation $20,000 request to Jan 28 meeting (motion carried)
• Forward Equity & Diversity Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to Jan 28 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 4:59 p.m. (motion carried)

Special Council Meeting

Wharton Council will consider second readings for bylaws amending the Public Sewers By-law and the Land Use By-law, and an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Amherst regarding sewer connections.

• Second reading of By-law to Amend Public Sewers By-law 25-08
• Second reading of By-law to Amend Land Use By-law 25-09
• Intermunicipal Agreement with Town of Amherst regarding sewer connection

The council approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved the second reading of By-law 25-08 to amend the Public Sewers By-law. Additionally, the council approved the second reading of By-law 25-09 to amend the Land Use By-law. No vote counts were recorded.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved second reading of Public Sewers By-law 25-08 (motion carried)
• Approved second reading of Land Use By-law 25-09 (motion carried)