March 9, 2023 - Regular Council Meeting

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move 
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Presentation
  5. Recognizing Argyle - Council Announcements
  6. Adoption of Minutes
    1. February 23, 2023 - Special Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
    2. February 23, 2023 - Executive Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  7. Warden's Report (Attachment)
  8. Committee Reports
    1. Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission
    2. REMO Executive Meeting (Attachment)
    3. Mariners Centre Management Authority 
    4. Mariners Centre Expansion Steering Committee 
    5. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association
    6. Yarmouth County Solid Waste Park 
    7. Yarmouth International Airport Corporation (Attachment)
    8. Nakile Board 
    9. Western County Regional Libraries
    10. WREN Liaison and Oversight Committee (Attachment)
    11. Argyle Recreation Commission (Attachment)
    12. Police Advisory Board
    13. Doctor Recruitment 
    14. Waste Check (Attachment)
    15. Sewer Committees - Tusket, Wedgeport, West Pubnico (Seasonal)
  9. Reports
    1. Clerks Report (Attachment)
    2. Department Head Report (Attachment)
  10. 7-Day Notice 
    1. Rescind - Article C45 - COVID 19 Policy (Attachment)
    2. Rescind and to be Replaced - Article P9 - Eliminating Conflict (Attachment)
  11. For Decision and Discussion
    1. Article C16 - Low Income Property Tax Exemption (Policy) (Attachment)
    2. Clare/Argyle Tourism project (Attachment)
    3. By-Law 41 - The Maintenance and Improvements of Private Roads (Attachment)
    4. Strategic Plan Action Items (For Decision) (Resource 1) (Resource 2) (RFD)
    5. Policing Priorities 2023-2024
  12. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Letter of Support - Lake Milo Aquatic Club Renovation Project (Attachment)
    2. Correspondence to the Interim Manager and Board of the Airport (Attachment)
  13. Financial Requests 
    1. District Community  Grant Request - Nouveaux Horizon de la Baronnie - $500 (Attachment)
  14. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  15. Question Period
  16. In Camera - Section 22:2 (C)
    1. Personnel Matter
  17. Adjournment

February 23, 2023 - Executive Meeting of Council - 6:30 p.m.

SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL - 6:00 p.m.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Department Head Reports - Operations, Kyle Boudreau
3. Adjournment

EXECUTIVE MEETING OF COUNCIL - 6:30 p.m.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Adoption of Minutes
    1. February 9, 2023 - Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment)
  5. Recommendations from PAC
    1. Wind Development - Erin Ferguson, WSP (Attachment)
  6. 7-Day Notice
    1. Article C16 - Low Income Property Tax Exemption (Attachment) (Spreadsheet) 
  7. Department Head Report - Operations (Attachment)
  8. For Decision
    1. Fidelis House (Attachment)
    2. Fire Service Review (RFD) (Letter)
    3. Request for Relief of Taxes (Attachment) 
  9. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Letter to South West Nova Biosphere (Attachment)
    2. YQI Activities (Attachment)
    3. Yarmouth Seaport Incorporated Board of Directors - Deputy CAO
    4. Coldest Night of the Year Invitation (Attachment)
  10. Financial Requests 
    1. District Community Grant Request - The Wedgeport Nature Trail Committee - $500 - Gordon Boudreau (Attachment)
    2. District Community Grant Request - Plymouth Hall - $500 - Ted Saulnier (Attachment)
  11. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  12. Question Period
  13. In Camera - MGA Section 22:2 (C) - Mariners Centre
  14. Adjournment

February 9, 2023 - Regular Council Meeting

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move 
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Presentation - Malcolm Seaboyer, Y-CON Presentation (Presentation - 11 Pages) (Grant Funding Report - 21 Pages)
  5. Recognizing Argyle - Council Announcements
  6. Adoption of Minutes
    1. January 31, 2023 - Special Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment - 1 Pages)
    2. January 31, 2023 - Executive Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment - 4 Pages)
  7. Warden's Report (Attachment - 1 page)
  8. Committee Reports
    1. Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission (Attachment - 2 Pages)
    2. REMO Executive Meeting
    3. Mariners Centre Management Authority (Attachment - 5 Pages)
    4. Mariners Centre Expansion Steering Committee (Attachment - 3 Pages)
    5. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association (Attachment - 4 Pages)
    6. Yarmouth County Solid Waste Park (Attachment - 3 Pages)
    7. Yarmouth International Airport Corporation
    8. Nakile Board 
    9. Western County Regional Libraries
    10. WREN Liaison and Oversight Committee (Attachment - 3 Pages)
    11. Argyle Recreation Commission (Attachment - 3 Pages)
    12. Police Advisory Board
    13. Doctor Recruitment (Attachment - 2 Pages)
    14. Waste Check
    15. Sewer Committees - Tusket, Wedgeport, West Pubnico (Seasonal)
  9. Reports
    1. Clerks Report (Attachment - 4 pages)
    2. Department Head Report (Attachment - 5 Pages)
  10. 7-Day Notice 
    1. Article P20 - Performance Evaluation Policy (Attachment - 16 Pages)
  11. For Decision and Discussion
    1. Second Reading - By-Law 11 - Animals (Attachment - 2 Pages)
    2. Second Reading - By-Law 27A - Solid Waste (Attachment - 25 Pages)
    3. Second Reading - By-Law 30 - Tusket Wastewater (Attachment - 18 Pages)
    4. Letter of Support - Extended Producer Responsibility (Attachment - 1 Page)
    5. Four-Day Work Week Pilot Project - RFD (Attachment - 2 Pages)
    6. Argyle Volunteer Banquet - RFD (Attachment - 2 Pages)
  12. Correspondence and For Information
    1. NSFM Monday Memos 
      1. NSFM Feb 6, 2023 
      2. NSFM Jan 30, 2023
      3. NSFM Jan 23, 2023
    2. Municipal Profile and Financial Indicator Results (Attachment - 38 Pages)
    3. Tri County Veterinary Services (Attachment - 1 Pages)
  13. Financial Requests 
  14. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  15. Question Period
  16. In Camera 
  17. Adjournment

January 31, 2023 - Executive Meeting of Council - 6:30 p.m.

SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL - 6:00 p.m.
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Department Head Reports - Finance Department, Marsha d'Eon
3. Adjournment

EXECUTIVE MEETING OF COUNCIL - 6:30 p.m.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
    1. Regrets
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Adoption of Minutes
    1. January 12, 2023 - Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment - 5 pages)
    2. January 18, 2023 - Special Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment - 2 pages)
  6. Department Head Report - Finance
    1. Quarterly Financial Reports - Capital and Operating funds
  7. For Decision
    1. Article C51 - Asset Retirement Obligation Policy (Attachment - 3 pages)
    2. First Reading - Amendment - By-Law 41 - The Maintenance and Improvements of Private Road (Attachment - 6 pages)
    3. Repeal - Article P13 - Group Insurance (Attachment - 1 page)
    4. Argyle Emergency Fund (Attachment - 5 pages)
  8. Correspondence and For Information
    1. Building Official Recommendations (Attachment -  8 pages)
    2. Online Request System (Deputy CAO) (Complaints Management Policy - 5 Pages)
  9. Financial Requests 
    1. Club Social des Iles Funding Request (Request - 4 pages) (Memo)
    2. District Community Grant Request - Club Social des Iles - $500 (Attachment - 2 pages) (Memo)
    3. District Community Grant Request - Twin Village Social Club - $500 (Attachment - 2 pages)
    4. District Community Grant Request - Sluice Point Betterment Committee - $500 (Attachment - 2 pages)
    5. District Community Grant Request - Abram's River Schoolhouse Society (Attachment - 2 pages)
    6. Radiothon Sponsorship (Attachment - 1 page)
  10. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  11. Question Period
  12. In Camera - Section 22:2 (C) - Personnel Matter 
  13. Adjournment

January 18, 2023 Special Council Meeting - 3:30 p.m.

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  3. Solar Project
  4. Mariners Centre Expansion
  5. Adjournment

January 12, 2023 - Regular Council Meeting

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Invitation to Stand and Move - A brand new initiative introduced by Argyle Recreation that fosters a culture of movement to enhance employee and councillor's physical and mental health and wellness. This is to normalize adding movement to meetings.
  3. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  4. Presentation - Vaughne Madden, CMA
  5. Recognizing Argyle - Council Announcements
  6. Adoption of Minutes
    1. December 13, 2022 - Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment - 7 pages)
  7. Warden's Report (Attachment - 1 page)
  8. Committee Reports
    1. Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission
    2. REMO Executive Meeting
    3. Mariners Centre Board
    4. Mariners Centre Expansion Steering Committee
    5. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association
    6. Yarmouth County Solid Waste Park
    7. Yarmouth International Airport Corporation
    8. Nakile Board 
    9. Western County Regional Libraries
    10. WREN Liason and Oversight Committee
    11. Argyle Recreation Commission
  9. Reports
    1. Clerks Report (Attachment - 3 pages)
  10. 7-Day Notice to Council
    1. Article C50 - Asset Retirement Obligation Policy (Attachment - 3 pages)
    2. Repeal - Article P13 - Group Insurance and Medical Plan (Attachment - 1 page)
  11. For Decision and Discussion
    1. WREN Quorum Requirement for the LOC (Attachment - 2 pages)
    2. Planting Trees in SWNS (Attachment - 1 page)
    3. Article P34 - Employee Medical and Dental Benefits (Attachment - 2 pages)
  12. Correspondence and For Information
    1. NSFM Monday Memos
    2. Yarmouth Area Community Fund Newsletter (Attachment - 9 pages)
    3. Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission - Policing Service Concerns (Attachment - 2 pages)
    4. Coastal Protection Act (Attachment - 1 page)
    5. Code of Conduct Consultation Report (Attachment - 4 pages)
    6. Le Courrier (Attachment - 1 page)
    7. Summary Report from CHB Role Clarity Community Partner Survey (Attachment - 2 pages)
  13. Financial Requests 
  14. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  15. Question Period
  16. In Camera 
  17. Adjournment

December 13, 2022 - Regular Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Public Hearing
To consider changes to the Land-Use By-Law and Municipal Planning Strategy

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Approval of Agenda/Conflict of Interest Declaration
  3. Presentation - None.
  4. Adoption of Minutes
    1. November 22, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes (Attachment - 4 pages)
    2. December 1, 2022 Special Council Meeting Minutes (Attachment - 2 pages)
  5. Business Arising from the Minutes
  6. Councillors Report
  7. Warden's Report (Attachment - 1 page)
  8. Staff Report (November Building Permit Report) (Attachment - 11 pages)
  9. For Decision and Discussion
    1. Second Reading - Land Use By-Law and Municipal Planning Strategy amendments (Staff Report - Wind Farms) (Staff Report - Housekeeping Amendments)
    2. Article C49 - Council Procedural Policy (Attachment - 17 pages)
    3. Designation of Building Official, Development Officer, Fire Inspector, and By-Law Enforcement Officer (Attachment - 1 page)
    4. Community Funding Requests (Attachment - 5 pages) (Dep. CAO)
    5. Medical First Responders 
    6. Argyle Emergency Fund (Attachment - 1 page)
  10. Notice to Council
    1. Article P13  - Employee Health and Dental Insurance (Attachment - 2 pages)
  11. First Reading of Amended By-Laws (Letter from Lawyer - re: amendments)
    1. By-Law 11 - Animals (Attachment - 2 pages)
    2. By-Law 27A - Solid Waste (Attachment - 25 pages)
    3. By-Law 30 - Tusket Wastewater (Attachment - 30 pages)
  12. Correspondence and For Information
    1. NSFM Monday Memos
    2. Fire District Boundary Review - Complete (Attachment - 3 pages) (Memo - 1 page)
    3. ARC Meeting Minutes (Attachment - 3 pages)
    4. Regional Planning Initiative - Municipal Innovation Plan (Attachment - 3 pages)
    5. Letter of Support - Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund Shelburne (Attachment - 1 page)
    6. Draft 2024 UARB Boundary Review Report (Attachment - 7 pages)
    7. WCRL Minutes (Attachment - 5 pages)
    8. WCRL Newsletter (Attachment - 2 pages)
  13. Financial Requests 
    1. Timber Cup Sponsorship (Attachment - 1 page)
    2. Coldest Night of the Year Sponsorship (Attachment - 2 pages)
    3. Fidelis House (Attachment - 2 pages)
  14. Agenda Topics for Next Meeting / Notice of Motion by Councillors
  15. Question Period
  16. In Camera - Section 22:2 (e)
    1. Solar Project
  17. Adjournment