752 St George Street, PO Box 100 Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada BOSlAO Phone:(902) 532-2331 Fax:(902) 532-2096 Website:AnnapolisCounty.ca COUNTY,lf,AN_NAPOLIS NA'J'VRALLY ROO'll>O RECEIVED Sff 7 ~ 2017
September 20, 2017
Our File No. 10400-01 2017-18 Council Correspondence
Mayor Pam Mood Town of Yarmouth 400 Main St. Yarmouth,NS BSA 102
Dear Mayor Mood:
Re: Support for Establishment of Radiation Unit at Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Council,at its 19Septembermeeting, reviewedyour letter dated 5 Septemberrequesting Council's support for the establishment of a Radiation Unit at Yarmouth Regional Hospital.
Those who are fighting cancer should not have to be burdened with additional wait times, expenses, and time away from the very important supports in their community because there is only one place to receive radiation therapy. The County of Annapolis would welcome such a facility in western Nova Scotia.
We are happy to provide this letter of support; please feel free to include it with your correspondenceto the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Yours truly,
imothy Habinski Warden
TH:WLA:wla RECEIVED A% ·, \ 1D17 {E]?rrd t}fbi %a !J7;;11diti&/l~'*' ~eL'a/i&N JUNIPER HOUSE TEL (902) 742-4473 - P.O.BOX 842 - YARMOUTH,NOVASCOTIA- B5A4K5 [email protected]
August 29, 2017
W. Laurence Sweeney Fisheries Museum 112 Water St. Yarmouth, N.S. BSA lLS
Dear Staff of Sweeney Fisheries Museum,
On behalf of Juniper House and our annual Summer Day Camp I would like to thank you for your ongoing contribution to our program. Our weekly visits to the museum have helped us provide an educational and enriching experience for our campers. Thank you again for your support.
Sincerely,
Ruth Doucette Children's Services Worker Juniper House RECEiVC:iJ
•'fP? r onp Municipal Affairs J_, 'J/ •. ,/ Office of the Minister
POBox 216, Halifax, Nova Scotia,Canada B3J2M4 • Telephone902 424-5550 Fax902 424-0581 • novascotia.ca
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Mayor Pam Mood Town of Yarmouth 400 Main Street Yarmouth, NS BSA 1G2
Dear Mayor Mood and Council Members:
Thank you very much for taking the time to meet with me and staff from Municipal Affairs on August 16, 2017. I sincerely appreciate your willingness to discuss important issues and opportunities as they relate to Municipal Affairs, as well as other provincial government departments, and assure you that I am committed to following up with my colleagues on your behalf.
Now that I have met with all the municipalities in the Province, several common themes have emerged, which will inform my priorities for action during my mandate. I look forward to championing the issues that are important to you, your Council and your constituents.
Enjoy the beautiful Nova Scotia Fall, and thank you, once again, for your feedback and insights.
( Derek Mombourquette Minister Mnnl.:lpalilY of the Dlstrlt:t of Shelburne 136 Hammond Street, PO Box 280 Shelburne, NSBOT 1WO Phone: (902) 875-3544- Fax: (902) 875-1278 www.municipalityofshelburne.ca ------
August 29, 2017 SEP D 6 Z017
MP Bernadette Jordan MLA Kim Masland 129 Aberdeen Road, Suite 106 Centennial Building, 1660 Hollis Street, Suite 101 Bridgewater, NS Halifax, NS B4V 2S7 B3J 1V7
Dear Ms. Jordan and Masland:
RE: Doppler Radar for Southwest Nova Scotia
As you may be aware, representatives from the Municipality of Shelburne along with other municipalities in Southwest Nova Scotia, our Emergency Management Offices, Environment Canada and our Members of Parliament and Legislative Assembly have been discussing the necessity of a Doppler radar system to cover Southwest Nova Scotia and the surrounding offshore waters for nearly a decade.
At this time, we would like to reiterate the need for Doppler radar coverage of Yarmouth, Shelburne and Digby Counties' waters due to the significant importance to our fishing industry, residents, visitors, Emergency Measures Operations and potential offshore developments. The addition of a Doppler radar system in Southwest Nova Scotia, that would work in conjunction with the existing radars, would provide much needed coverage and a much more reliable and dependable weather warning and reporting system. The importance of, and the ability to depend upon, a reliable, locally based, weather forecasting system and accurate radar information is essential.
Municipality of Shelburne respectfully requests your support and assistance in advocating for the residents of Southwest Nova Scotia in seeking the placement of a radar system that can provide needed coverage and much more reliable and dependable weather warning and reporting systems for our fishers, residents, emergency providers, visiting boating enthusiasts, as well as other livelihoods using our waters.
rking with you on this vital initiative.
PS/eh c: Southwest Nova Scotia Municipal Units
------Chris McNeil!,ChiefAdministrative Officer Penny Smith, Warden cmcnei/l@municipalityq,fshelburne ca warden@munjdpalitvofshelhurne ca TOWN OF DIGBY
POBOX579 DIGBY NOVA SCOTIA BOV lAO
September zo, 2017
NSHealth Authority ProvincialOffice 90 "$,~i~~~~~i3~ ~~..::;:· .::~~}:· :'4:::::·'""*' .j'il~1 ~;i~~ -essthe need for a~ablishment of a . . ~."·•"• . convenient and affoi,~le option for
··1:~~:11 ..•.,:.··,v,.«<-~·... -'. - , ~.._~"'•' ,.unfortunate- - experi.~~'~Jradiation'•},~:}:~~·.•.•.•,.. . · here in we~tern NovaScotiatfiatcan be a finandal burden on tliemand their familyto travel repeatedly to Halifaxto have treatment. Weare askingforthe NSHealth Authorityto give considergtigR.for the establishment of'a RadiationU!)itin western NqvaScotia.
Mayor
CC:MLA Gordon Wilson CC:Minister of Health and wellness Randy Delorey CC: Municipality of Qlgby CC: Municipcility of Clare CC Municipality of Yarmouth CC:Town·ofYarmouth · CC: Municipality of Argyle CC:Town of Shelburne CC: Municipality of Shelburne
• Phone: (902) 245-4769 •Fax: (902) 245-2121 •email: [email protected] •www.digby.ca
www.yarmouthmarathon.ca
September 26, 2017
Dear Mayor Mood,
The Yarmouth Bean There, Ran That Marathon race committee wishes to thank Yarmouth Town Council for the grant monies received in March in the amount of $880. We chose to direct the funds toward the cost of professional measurement of the marathon course as a requirement to maintain the status of this event as a Boston Marathon qualifying race.
This week we will be presenting the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation with over $6000 that is earmarked for Renal Dialysis patient needs. Since 2011 the Yarmouth Marathon has raised over $50,000 to support the needs of people in our community receiving kidney dialysis treatments.
Again, thank you so very much for your support.
Sincerely,
Bobby Lou Reardon, Race Director
Kelly Goudey, Race Committee volunteer
September 5"', 2017
Re: 17"' Annual Yarmoutb Shark Scramble
Dear Sponsor;
On behalf oftbe Yarmoutb Shark Scramble Committee, we want to extend a heart-felt tbank you for your commitment to making tbis event so successful. It was tbe vision oftbe Committee to revitalize this great community event, and make it great for children and adults alike. Your generous contribution helped make our vision a reality, by helping to bring back tbis great community event to the waterfront of our beautiful town of Yarmouth.
The event was greatly attended by botb participants and spectators; Vessels: 19
Participants: 148
Fish Landed: 40 Blue Shark, 2 Shortfin Mako Shark
Fish Tagged and Released: Approximately 80 comprised of Blue Sharks and Porbeagle Sharks
As we continue to grow the Yarmouth Shark Scramble, please know tbat partnerships witb our sponsors are vital to tbe success oftbis Event. You are truly appreciated. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
On behalf of the Yarmouth Shark Scramble Committee;
Bob Gavel, Kevin & Margaret Moore, Rachelle Surette, Carrie Cushing, Candy & Dave Fitzgerald, Craig Smith, Josh Allen RFCFi'-- ~··· Vt_''""D '-f" ~.J(1Lf4..(U;~c: · ;_;·;i ,1·· (_'Dw • - I YARMOUTH TOWN & COUNTY SPORTSHERITAGE HALL OF FAME
MAYOR PAM MOOD
HERE ISTHE REPORTON HOW EVERYTHING HAS GONE OVER THE PASTYEARAT THE HALL OF FAME.
WE HAD OUR THREE MAIN FUND RAISERS:
1. THE ANNUAL HALL OF FAME BANQUET 2. THE CALENDER PROJECT 3. THE MAIN STREETMILE
IN THE PASTWE HAVE HAD A GOLF TOURNAMENT BUT WERE UNABLE TO DO SO THIS YEAR DOESTO LACKOF VOLUNTEERS.THIS ORGANAZITION STRUGGLES WITH RECRUITMENT OF VOLUNTEERSAND MY IMPRESSION IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FORSOME TIME.
SOME OF THE ORIGIONAL GROUP THAT STARTEDTHIS ORGANIZATION ARE STILL ACTIVE BUT ARE GROWING WEARY FROM HAVING TO CARRYTHE LOAD OVER THE YEARS. RECRUITMENT OF NEW VOLUNTEERS ISA NECESSITYIN ORDER FOR THIS ORGANIZATION TO KEEPTHE DOORS OPEN.
THE HALL OF FAME IS EXTREMEMLY GREATFULL FORTHE GRANTS THATTOWN HAS GIVEN OVER THE YEARSAND AS YOU CAN SEEBY OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITHOUTTHEM THE ORGANIZATION WOULD HAVE TO FOLD.
AS YOU MAY KNOW THIS IS MY LASTYEARA PRESIDENTOF THE HALL OF FAME AS I HAVE TAKEN OVER AS CHAIRMAN OF THE YARMOUTH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION.
KINDEST REGARDS, ~0l~- DON COOK Yarmouth Town and County Sports Heritage Association Balance Sheet Accrual Basis As of March 31, 2017
Mar 31, 17 ASSETS Current Assets Chequing/Savings CIBC- Operating Account 9,984.12 Petty Cash 40.00 Total Chequlng/Savings 10,024.12 Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable 1,005.00 Total Accounts Receivable 1,005.00 Other Current Assets HST Receivable 29.20 Undeposited Funds 130.00 Total Other Current Assets 159.20 Total Current Assets 11,188.32 Fixed Assets Land & Building 131,892.57 Total Fixed Assets 131,892.57 TOTAL ASSETS 143,080.89
LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Currant Liabilities Other Current Liabilities Deferred Revenue 1,540.00 HST Payable 46.18 Mortgage Secured Loan - CIBC 2,666.66 Total Other Current Liabilities 4,252.84 Total Current Liabilities 4,252.84 Long Term Liabilities Mortgage Secured Loan - CIBC 28,799.80 Total Long Term Liabilities 28,799.80 Total Llabllltles 33,052.64
Equity Retained Earnings 110,306.60 Net Income -278.35 Total Equity 110,028.25 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 143,080.89
Page 1 Yarmouth Town and County Sports Heritage Association Income & Expense Accrual Basis April 2016 through March 2017
Apr '16 - Mar 17 Income Income from Projects Annual Hall of Fame Banquet Income Induction Booklet Advertising Inductee Booklet 7,545.00 Sale of Dinner Tickets 3,580.95 Inductee Sponsors 1,000.00 Total Income 12,125.95 Expenditures Printing Inductee Booklet -3,048.16 Dinner & Venue -2,760.54 Inductee Plaques & Engraving -1,130.89 Miscellaneous Expenses -29.26 Total Expenditures -6,968.85 Total Annual Hall of Fame Banquet 5,157.10 Calendar Project Sales of Calendars 860.43 Sales of Advertising 1,350.00 Expenditures Printing -1,354.50 Total Expenditures -1,354.50 Total Calendar Project 855.93 Yarmouth Main Street Mile Race fees-not receipted 310.00 Race fees-receipted 250.00 Expenses -412.27
Total Yarmouth Main Street Mlle 147.73 Total Income from Projects 6,160.76
Other Income Admissions to museum 147.77 Total Other Income 147.77 Revenue from Governments Mun. of Dist. of Argyle 200.00 Mun.of Dist of Yarmouth 800.00 Province of Nova Scotia 4,263.00 Town of Yarmouth 5,107.97 Total Revenue from Governments 10,370.97 Total Income 16,679.50 Gross Profit 16,679.50 Expense Reconcillatlon Discrepancies -0.52
Page 1 Apr '16 - Mar 17 Museum Expenses Museum Reno's 993.01 Fire & Liability Insurance 752.00 Light & Power 598.24 Mortgage Loan lnterest-CIBC 1.511.20 Office Expenses 120.03 Payroll Expense 5.819.51 Property taxes 5,103.04 Telephone 651.73 Water & sewer 896.21 Total Museum Expenses 16.444.97 Other Expense Annual Fee Societies Act 31.15 Miscellaneous 450.00 Other Expense • Other 32.25
Total Other Expense 513.40 Total Expense 16.957.85
Net Income -278.35
Page 2 MEMORANDUM
SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2017
TO: TOWN OF YARMOUTH
FR: SEAFEST FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
ATT: MAYOR PAM MOOD
RE: 2017 - FINAL REPORT
Dear Pam,
I am writing this final report with regard to the use of the funding provided by the Town of Yarmouth for the Seafest festival. As we both know Seafest greatly benefits from the partnerships of our sponsors and it helps to keep the festival growing as we head towards 2018 and the celebration of the festival’s 40th Anniversary.
This year with the contribution of the town’s funding we hired summer student staffing, maintained the full schedule of events, awarded prizes to participants and covered the expenses of entertainment. Sadly, we were not able to put the full use of the funds towards entertainment as the cost of insurance ($4200) had not been projected in our planning budgets. The Insurance expense allowed us to use roughly 50% of the funding towards this administrative overhead, leaving limited funding for 2017’s musical talent.
In having said this, we greatly appreciate any and all partnerships and contributions provided from the Town of Yarmouth for this mutually beneficial signature summer festival.
Sincerely
David Outhouse – Seafest President
On behalf of the 2017 volunteers and committee www.seafest.ca www.seafestqueen.com
Tri-County Regional School Board Nova Sootia, canada
September 20, 2017 RFCEIVEO
Mr. Jeff Gushue Chief Administrative Officer Town of Yarmouth 400 Main Street Yarmouth, NS BSA 1G2
Dear Mr. Gushue:
RE: 2017-2018 MUNICIPAL EDUCATION TAX RATE
The Minister of Education has recently advised the Tri-County Regional School Board of the mandatory Municipal Education Tax Rate for 2017-2018. The Education Tax Rate for 2017-2018 is $0.3048 per $100 of uniform assessment. Your contribution to the Board based on a uniform assessment of$418,998,856 is $1,277,108.51.
Effective April 1, 2017 your monthly contribution for the 2017-2018 fiscal year is $106,425.71. Please update your monthly funding cheque amount and remit by the 15thof the month. If you have not already done so, it would be appreciated to receive these payments via electronic funds transfer.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the Bridgewater office (902) 541- 3009.
Sincerely,
Genna LeBlanc, CPA CA Coordinator of Financial Services c: Wade Tattrie, Director of Finance Brenda Lee-Richard, Accounting Clerk
Yannouth Office: 79 Water Street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, 85A 1L4 (P) 902·749·5696; 1·800·915-0113; (F) 902-749·5697 [email protected];www.tcrsb.ca SEP 2 9 2077 P.O.Box670 168 Water Street Shelburne, N.S. BOT lWO Phone: (902) 875-2991 Fax: (902) 875-3932 [email protected] www.town.shelburne.ns.ca
September 201h, 2017
MP Bernadette Jordan MLA Kim Masland 129 Aberdeen Road, Suite 106 Centennial Building, 1660 Hollis Street, Suite 101 Bridgewater, NS Halifax, NS B4V 2S7 B3J 1V7
Dear Sirs,
The Town of Shelburne is writing to you in support of the Municipality of Yarmouth's request for the placement of a Doppler radar system to cover southwest Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia's weather can be precarious and quick to change along the shoreline. Many of our residents make their living on the water through the fishing industry and we also have substantial sailing tourism within our harbour. This Doppler radar system would help provide coverage for an improved weather warning and reporting system which could ultimately save lives. Almost every year, the Town of Shelburne is faced with the dangers of the sea through the untimely loss of community members. We would like to encourage better weather mapping and coverage for our residents.
The Town of Shelburne respectfully requests your support and assistance in seeking the placement of a Doppler radar system that can provide needed coverage, weather warnings and reporting systems for our fishermen, residents, visiting boaters, emergency responders, and all of those who are impacted.
Sincerely,
Dylan Heide CAO Town of Shelburne
Cc:Southwest NovaScotia Municipal Units :. - 1'0/:;1./t7(QU)
Community Services Office of the Minister
PO Box696, Halifax,NovaScotia,Canada B3J2T7 • www.gov.ns.ca ~~.'...__~~~~~~~ SEP t 4 2017
Ms. Pam Mood, Mayor Town of Yarmouth 400 Main Street Yarmouth, NS B5A 1G2
Dear M~ -PCVVV'-
Thank you for your letter of August 11, 2017, in which you advise that the Town Council recommends Ms. Dianna Adams as the Town of Yarmouth representative on the Board of the Western Regional Housing Authority.
I am pleased to confirm the appointment of Ms. Adams to the Board of the Western Regional Housing Authority as the town's representative. Ms. Adam's appointment is for three years and will commence on September 11, 2017, and will expire on September 11, 2020.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Council for taking time from their busy schedule to deal with this matter.
Sincerely, ~-K1~ Hon. Kelly Regan Minister
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Tournol et festival de thon Tournoi et Festival du thon Wedgeport Tuna Tournament and Festival POBox488, 57 Tuna Wharf Road Lower Wedgeport, Nova Scotia, BOW2BO Telephone (902) 663-2560 • Fax(902) 663-4738 [email protected] • www.wedgeporttuna.ca
Town of Yarmouth 400 Main Street Yarmouth, NS BSA1G2
Dear Town of Yarmouth,
The Wedge port Tuna Tournament & Festival would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your much-appreciated $1,080 grant for the 14•hAnnual Wedge port Tuna Tournament & Festival.
Once more, memories are now being rekindled so that our young generation will now have a new appreciation of the competition that once made Wedgeport a very important place in history. Your contribution has allowed us to keep tuna sports fishing alive in Wedgeport.
This event is very important to our community and could not have happened without contributions such as yours. Not only does your support aid in the tournament's progress and history, it also impacts our local economy; it entices more people to visit and see what we have to offer. Once again, accept our appreciation for your contribution.
We sincerely hope that next year you will be able to take part once again.
Yours truly,
Brandon Doucette Events Manager Wedgeport Tuna Tournament & Festival Grant Report
This year's grant will be used to pay a portion ofthe tent rental from August 20-26, 2017 for the 14•hAnnual Wedgeport Tuna Tournament & Festival. This tent allows us to host hundreds of visitors for our various activities throughout the Festival, including our Tuna Pageant, Seafood Extravaganza, Closing Ceremonies, etc. Without the tent, our event would not be possible.
The cost ofthe tent rental is $3,000 plus $450 HSTfor a total of $3,450. Your $1,080 grant will help us pay this expense.
Thank you, Brandon Doucette Manager Wedge port Tuna Tournament & Festival