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Municipal Council Highlights - January 21, 2025
Presentation: Staff and Councillors were recognized for their years of service and loyalty to the municipality and the residents of Annapolis County.
Years of Service:
- Amy Brown (Public Works) – 10 yrs.
- Phyllis McLean (Finance) – 10 yrs
- Andrew Cranton (Public Works) – 25 yrs.
- James Jenner (Public Works) – 25 yrs.
- Eric Wiles (Public Works) – 25 yrs.
- Charles Grant (Public Works) – 45 yrs.
- Councillor Brian “Fuzzy” Connell (Council) – 20yrs.
Retirement:
- Cheryl Mason (Protective Services) – 35 yrs.
- Tim Durling (Public Works) – 31 yrs.
Municipal Council approved the Terms of Reference for the following:
- AC Joint Police Advisory Board
- Glyphosate Ad Hoc Committee
Software Initiative – Municipal council authorized staff to proceed with a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of municipal software services.
Appointment of Development Officers – Municipal Council appointed Jeremy Banks and Jherek Hallett as Development Officers for the Municipality of the County of Annapolis to administer the Municipality’s Land Use Bylaws and Subdivision Bylaw.
Appointment to East End Area Planning Advisory Committee – Municipal Council approved the appointment of Craig Parsons to the East End Area Planning Advisory Committee. Effective immediately for a two-year term ending October 31, 2026.
Request to Deregister Property (William Letteney House) – The Municipal Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 11:00 am, at the Municipal Administrative Building to consider the deregistration of the William Letteney House, a municipal registered heritage property located in Granville Ferry.
Planning Advisory Committee Recommendations:
Cornwallis Park Secondary Planning Strategy - Municipal Council gave first reading of their intention to adopt the Cornwallis Park Secondary Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw and to set a public hearing date of Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 11:00am, at the Municipal Administrative Building.
Registration of Municipal Heritage Property – Municipal Council will consider a representative portion of 8 Clementsport Road, Clementsport, for registration as a municipal heritage property. A public hearing date was set for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Municipal Administration Building.
Audit Committee Recommendations:
Financial Statement (ending March 31, 2024) - Municipal Council adopted the audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Contract for the Provisions of Audit Services - Municipal Council authorized staff to enter into a 3-year contract with MNP LLP for the provision of audit services.
Bridgetown Community Recreation Association (BCRA) Funding Request - Municipal Council authorized the withdrawal of $38,621 from the Max Young Fund to be granted to the BCRA in support of their request to purchase ice re-surfacing equipment in fiscal 2025-26, should their funding applications for the purchase of a new electric ice re-surfacing machine be successful.
The following policies were approved:
- Climate Change Action Plan Review Committee (Policy 125)
- Council Procedures and Committees (Policy116)
- Travel and Expenses (Policy 128)
- Hospitality (Policy 131)
- Council Remuneration (Policy 114)
Municipal Bylaws: The following bylaw was approved.
Bylaw 2 Marketing Levy – Second Reading
Repeal of Bylaws:
Bridgetown Skateboarding Bylaw
- Bridgetown Smoking Control Bylaw
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Municipal Council Highlights - December 2024
2025 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) – Municipal Council approved the travel and attendance costs for Deputy Warden Dustin Enslow, Councillor Lynn Longmire, and Councillor Karie-Ann Parsons-Saltzman, to attend the 2025 FCM Conference in Ottawa. Alternates: Councillors Ted Agombar and Gail Oxner.
Cost of Living Wage Adjustment – Municipal Council approved an increase to all non-union rates of compensation in the amount of 1.5%, per the Nova Scotia consumer price index (CPI), effective January 1, 2025.
Nominating Committee:
Police Advisory Board – Citizen Appointment – Municipal Council approved the appointment of Carol Greentree and William Street to the Annapolis County Police Advisory, effective immediately for a two-year term ending on October 31, 2026.
Bridgetown Planning Area Advisory Committee - Municipal Council approved the appointment of Steve Raftery to the Bridgetown Planning Area Advisory Committee, effective immediately for a two-year term ending on October 31, 2026.
East End Area Advisory Committee - Municipal Council approved the appointment of Derik DeWolfe and Wendy Sheridan to the East End Planning Area Advisory Committee, effective immediately for a two-year term ending on October 31, 2026.
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Site Plan Approval Appeal – Municipal Council dismissed the appeal of Sylvie & Lance Aikman Green and Bonnie & Randy Shea for the Site Plan approval to enable the development of 11 quadplexes, totaling 44 dwelling units, at PID#05311493 and PID#05298070.
Insurance for Designated Heritage Properties – Council will send a letter to the Nova Scotia Minister of Communities, Culture, and Heritage, requesting that they immediately review and implement legislative changes to support the designation and continuation of current heritage properties across Nova Scotia, and protect them from insurance increases directly related only to their heritage designation. The letter will be copied to Annapolis’ two MLA’s and Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities president.
Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development Program - Municipal Council supported the submission of an application to the Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development program for upgrades and climate adaption work on the Bridgetown Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $1,252,266.29 for 50% of the total project cost.
Municipal bylaw:
- Bylaw 2 Marketing Levy – first reading
- Bylaw 1 Heritage - second reading (pending ministerial approval)
The following municipal policies were approved:
- Low Income Exemption (Policy 105)
- Occupational Health and Safety (Policy130)
- Emergency Management Comfort Centres and Shelters (Policy 127)
- Hospitality (Policy 131)
- Municipal Traffic Authority (Policy 106)
- Council Remuneration (Policy 114)
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Municipal Council Highlights - November 19, 2024
Appointment of Building Official and Fire Inspector – Municipal Council appointed Dana Olmstead as Building Official and Fire Inspector for the Municipality of the County of Annapolis.
Appointment of Board Members for Annapolis County Municipal Housing Corporation – Municipal Council appointed the following board members to the Annapolis County Municipal Housing Corporation:
- Paula Bilz for an additional 2 years to November 2026
- Ann Burns for an additional 2 years to November 2026
- Carol Ward for an additional 2 years to November 2026
- Terry Silver for a 2-year term to November 2026
Captain James Anthony House – Request to Deregister Property – Municipal Council approved the deregistration of the Captain James Anthony House property (Granville Rd., Port Wade) and its removal from the Annapolis County Municipal Registry of Heritage Properties.
Appointment to Committees – Municipal Council approved appointment to committees with their respective dates. Click here to view committee appointments.
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County Satellite Office Now Open in Middleton
To serve our east-end residents more conveniently, the County of Annapolis has opened a satellite office in the Town of Middleton at 291 Marshall St., Unit 4, offering account inquiries, payments, deposits, and permit applications. The office will be open two days a week – Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. To reach this office, call (902) 955-3707.
2024 Municipal Election Unofficial Results
