COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA

Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 5:30 pm Council Chambers Municipal Administration Building 285 Beech Hill Road Beech Hill, NS B2G 0B4

1. Call to Order – Chairman, Warden Owen McCarron 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of February 23, 2021 Committee of the Whole Minutes 4. Business Arising from the Minutes 5. Delegations 6. Continuing Business a. Approval of Tax Sale by Tender Results 7. New Business a. Review of Proposed Comfort Centre and Emergency Shelter Policy Amendments b. Request for Tax Exemption for Non-Profit Organization - St. Columbus Church, Lakevale c. Request to Carry Over 2020 Community Partnership Grant Funds - Keep Well Antigonish d. Request for Safety Enhancements to Trunk 7 Crosswalk at Tamara Drive e. Streetlight Request - MacPherson's Corner East Havre Boucher f. Request from St. Martha's Regional Hospital Auxiliary g. Information on Proposed Name Change at the Antigonish Arena / Exhibition Grounds h. Ice Utilization Study 8. Community Events This item provides Councillors with an opportunity to briefly bring to the attention of Council events that are taking place in their communities. 9. Staff Reports 10. Additions to the Agenda 11. In Camera Items 12. Adjournment

Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 6:30 pm Council Chambers Municipal Administration Building 285 Beech Hill Road Beech Hill, NS B2G 0B4

Present were: Warden Owen McCarron Deputy Warden Hugh Stewart Councillor Mary MacLellan Councillor Donnie MacDonald Councillor Remi Deveau Councillor John Dunbar Councillor Gary Mattie Councillor Bill MacFarlane Councillor Harris McNamara Councillor Shawn Brophy

Staff Present: Glenn Horne, CAO Shirlyn Donovan, Strategic Initiatives Coordinator Tammy Feltmate, Director of Sustainable Communities Allison Duggan, Director of Finance John Bain, Director - Eastern District Planning Commission Alisha Bowie, Administrative Assistant

1. Call to Order – Chairman, Warden Owen McCarron The meeting of the Committee of the Whole was called to order by the Chair, Warden McCarron, at 6:40pm 2. Approval of Agenda Warden McCarron called for any additions or deletions to the agenda. Moved and Seconded That the agenda be approved as amended. Motion Carried

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3. Approval of February 9th, 2021 Committee of the Whole Minutes

Warden McCarron called for any errors or omissions in the minutes.

Moved and Seconded

That the Committee of the Whole minutes of February 9, 2021 be approved as presented.

Motion Carried 4. Business Arising from the Minutes There was no business arising from the minutes. 5. Delegations There were no Delegations. 6. Continuing Business a. Presentation and Discussion of Coastal Protection Act and Minimum Planning Standards John Bain - Director of Planning at the Eastern District Planning Commission made a presentation regarding the Coastal Protection Act and what it means for our Municipality. Discussion followed the presentation, there were 3 main topics discussed. 1. What does it mean for current property owners? 2. Will assessments for waterfront properties go down? - refer question to PVSC 3. Will the province be looking for input from the communities? Committee members requested that a meeting be arranged with John Somers Executive Lead, Coastal Protection Act b. Continued Development of Strategic Priorities Mr. Horne noted that further discussion of the Strategic Priorities would be underway with staff in a separate session following the regular committee meetings.

7. New Business

a. Streetlight Request - East Tracadie Road at East Tracadie Wharf Road Councillor Mattie requested a streetlight at East Tracadie Road and East Tracadie Wharf Rd. Moved and Seconded The Committee recommends that Council approves a streetlight installation at the intersection of East Tracadie Wharf Road and East Tracadie Road. Motion Carried

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b. UA Local 244 Funding Application Warden McCarron received a letter from UA Local 245 looking for a letter of support to receive Federal funding for Training. Moved and Seconded The Committee recommends writing a letter in support of UA Local 244 Motion Carried c. Child Care Havre Boucher Councillor McNamara updated on Child Care Center in Havre Boucher. 1. Spoke to Bayview, they opened their Center on Monday 2. Creating a Board of Directors 3. Receiving material from Truro d. Archie's Pond Councillor McNamara gave update on Archie's Pond he spoke to local MP Mike Kelloway and Sherman England. DFO has not shut the door on it and is looking for a partnership with NAD and Department for Environment. He has a meeting on February 25th to discuss further. 8. Reports from Inter-Municipal Boards, Committees and Commissions a. Antigonish Heritage Museum Board Councillor MacDonald gave an update February 15th meeting - had discussion regarding funding. b. Antigonish Arena Association No updates - meeting rescheduled. c. Antigonish Crime Prevention Councillor Deveau gave update Senior Safety Coordinator gave resignation. d. Eastern District Planning Commission Upcoming Meeting. e. Eastern Regional Solid Waste Management Committee Meeting scheduled for February 25. f. Antigonish Regional Library Upcoming Meeting March 11th.

g. RK MacDonald Nursing Home

Upcoming meeting Thursday, February 25.

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h. County Paqtnkek Joint Steering Committee

No Update.

9. Community Events

Councillor Deveau reported that Pomquet held a Virtual Winter Carnival.

10. Additions to the Agenda

There were no Additions to the Agenda.

11. In Camera Items There were no In Camera Items.

12. Adjournment Moved and Seconded

That the Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned at 8:02

Motion Carried

Warden Owen McCarron Glenn Horne, CAO

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Page 5 of 37 Tax Sale by Tender March 10, 2021 Required PID # AAN # Assessed Name Address Minimum Bid Bids Tendered 01261544 03784827 Pomquet Co-Op Limited Monks Head Road$ 5,709.82 $ - NO BIDS

01260520 00160679 Catherine Kelley 3 Linwood Stn Rd$ 3,219.94 $ 12,560.00 $ 12,501.00 $ 9,502.00 $ 6,578.00 $ 6,500.00 $ 6,400.00 $ 5,513.00 $ 5,050.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 4,513.80 $ 4,500.00 $ 4,305.02 $ 3,605.00 $ 3,525.86 $ 3,500.00 $ 3,310.00 $ 2,809.88

01257906 02658321 Gary MacMaster Hwy 4 Havre Boucher$ 2,707.86 $ 12,001.00 OUT OF SALE $ 2,717.97

01212174 00611255 Elsie Sampson Est-Shawn Sampson Salt Springs Road$ 2,279.37 $ 20,101.00 OUT OF SALE $ 8,222.00 $ 5,301.99 $ 2,766.99

01209873 02557959 Justin Nicholas Liengme Somers Road$ 2,147.01 $ 95,000.00 OUT OF SALE $ 42,005.00 $ 32,562.00 $ 25,500.00 $ 25,001.00 $ 21,150.50 $ 10,051.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 8,500.00 $ 8,011.11 $ 6,578.00 $ 6,517.00 $ 6,100.00 $ 5,301.99 $ 5,001.00 $ 4,003.00 $ 3,999.00 $ 3,513.00 $ 3,101.00 $ 3,100.00 $ 3,005.99

10008183 02769786 Ronald & Mary MacGillivray Hwy 337$ 1,619.72 $ 12,573.00 OUT OF SALE $ 4,513.00 $ 4,013.00 $ 3,505.00 $ 3,425.00 $ 2,525.00 $ 2,123.23 $ 2,111.00 $ 1,950.00 $ 1,710.00

10034502 06314643 Karen E Bouchie 12130 Hwy 4 - HB$ 1,617.18 $ 3,000.00 OUT OF SALE $ 2,625.00 Page 6 of 37 01257856 01130811 Curtis & Richard DeCoste New Road-Cape Jack$ 1,375.14 $ 7,500.00 OUT OF SALE $ 2,462.14

01209808 02968134 Carol Anne Chisholm et al 49 Somers Road$ 8,837.02 $ 86,562.00 OUT OF SALE $ 25,158.99 $ 20,100.00 $ 12,674.00 $ 12,023.91 $ 10,000.00

35127760 06392237 Gerard & Carol Ann Bowie Grosvner$ 3,413.92 $ 5,100.00 OUT OF SALE $ 5,001.00 $ 4,501.99 $ 4,001.80 $ 3,568.25

01281120 05087988 Derrick & Janet Raymond 13004 Hwy 4-H B$ 808.01 $ 1,502.00 OUT OF SALE $ 1,011.11 $ 1,000.00 $ 910.00

Trailer 10431001 Rosella Gerro Monastery$ 1,758.59 $ 3,002.00 OUT OF SALE $ 1,907.62 $ 1,837.97

$ 35,493.58

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STAFF REPORT

TO: Committee of the Whole FROM: HAYSTON LAM, REGIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR SUBJECT: REVISIONS TO THE COMFORT CENTRE & EMERGENCY SHELTER POLICY DATE: 2021-03-09

REQUEST That the Committee review the proposed revisions to the Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Policy and provide feedback prior to it being shared with stakeholders for community consultation. BACKGROUND Comfort Centres & Emergency Shelters can serve as a vital lifeline to communities following an emergency by providing for basic individual needs such as relief from extreme temperatures and light nourishment. The proposed revisions aim to modernize the existing Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Policy to be more comprehensive and fully prepared to support the activation of a designated facility at short notice. During past severe weather events, the efficacy of the existing policy was diminished due to poor stakeholder engagement in its development and lack of familiarity with its policy guidance. The proposed revisions aim to address those gaps, as well as the following additional concerns: (1) uncertainty and inconsistency on whether activation of a Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter is warranted given the impacts of a particular emergency; (2) communications challenges meaning that the public has been unaware of opened Comfort Centres in the past; and (3) community groups were unfamiliar and underprepared with the responsibilities and expectations of operating a Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter. DISCUSSION All sections of the existing policy were amended as part of the modernization process. However, the structure and objective of the policy remains the same. Notable additions in the proposed revisions include: 5.0 ACTIVATION CRITERIA Standardized activation criteria were added to provide consistency in determining whether an activation of a Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter is warranted through established guidelines. 8.0 COMMUNICATIONS The addition of this section ensures that the public in impacted areas are properly notified and fully aware of any opened Comfort Centres & Emergency Shelters that they can access if desired. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING The inclusion of a Memorandum of Understanding clarifies the working relationship with the community group by formalizing a written agreement of key responsibilities and expectations. BUDGET IMPLICATIONS There are no foreseeable budget implications that have been identified with the proposed policy revisions.

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TOPIC: Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Policy POLICY NUMBER: 39 DATE APPROVED: April 17, 2012 (#2012-34) DATE REVISED:

1.0 TITLE: 1.1 This policy may be cited as the “Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Policy” of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish. 2.0 PURPOSE: 2.1 The purpose of this policy is to provide an overview of procedures and responsibilities regarding the activation of Comfort Centres & Emergency Shelters. 2.2 Utility disruptions, severe weather events, or other emergencies situations may prompt the need for Comfort Centres & Emergency Shelters to be opened in response to these events. These facilities serve as a temporary place of shelter and to provide basic needs including relief from extreme temperatures, light nourishment, and information from officials. As such, Comfort Centres & Emergency Shelters can serve as a vital lifeline and source of comfort to communities following a disrupting event. In more severe events, an Emergency Shelter will be opened in lieu of a Comfort Centre to provide additional services such as overnight shelter or psychosocial support. 3.0 SCOPE: 3.1 This policy is applicable to all Comfort Centres & Emergency Shelters within the Municipality of the County of Antigonish as officially designated by the Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Organization. 4.0 DEFINITIONS: 4.1 Comfort Centre – a facility operated by a community group that is opened to provide a location where community members can gather for a period of time during the day to access limited services. Depending on the time of year and the emergency situation, a Comfort Centre can serve serval purposes including providing relief from extreme temperatures, light nourishment, information from officials, and charging personal devices. A Comfort Centre is not opened with the intention of turning into an overnight shelter operation. 4.2 Emergency Shelter – in large-scale and severe emergencies, these types of operations are opened and operated by the Red Cross, under the Department of Community Services. Services provided include the provision of evacuees and personal services such as elderly care, care for persons with disabilities, and can also include psycho-social services. An Emergency Shelter may also provide overnight shelter.

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5.0 ACTIVATION CRITERIA 5.1 To open as a Comfort Centre, the following criteria is recommended:  A localized or widespread power outage has occurred  The impacted community may benefit from a temporary place of shelter with relief from extreme temperatures, light nourishment, or to gather information  There is a need being communicated by multiple residents in the impacted community  The activation is expected to be short-term (under 72 hours) 5.2 To open as an Emergency Shelter, it is recommended to have met the criteria to open as a Comfort Centre in addition to the following criteria:  Temporary overnight shelter is needed as a result of a substantial emergency  A community evacuation may be a possibility or have already occurred  There is an identified need for personal care or psychosocial services  The activation is expected to be long-term (over 72 hours) 6.0 PROCEDURE FOR OPENING A COMFORT CENTRE: 6.1 The decision to open a Comfort Centre is made by the community group in consultation with the Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Organization. 6.2 In situations of widespread emergency or utility disruptions in a community, the Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Organization may contact the Comfort Centre contact person to discuss the activation of a centre. This discussion may also be initiated by the area Councillor if they have been made aware of problems through contact with community residents. 6.3 Comfort Centres are to be staffed with volunteers as prearranged by the community group responsible for the facility. 6.4 Comfort Centres are not intended for overnight shelter. If Comfort Centre volunteers identify a need for overnight shelter, a request to transition into an Emergency Shelter will be made to the Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Organization. 6.5 If extended operations of a Comfort Centre are required or anticipated, the Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Organization may provide resources to the centre as requested. 6.6 The decision to de-activate a Comfort Centre will be made by the community group responsible for the Comfort Centre in consultation with the Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Organization. 7.0 PROCEDURE FOR OPENING AN EMERGENCY SHELTER: 7.1 The decision to open an Emergency Shelter is made by the Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Organization in consultation with Red Cross and other emergency services partners and first responders. Policy #39 – Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Policy| 2 Page 10 of 37

7.2 The facility location for the Emergency Shelter will be guided by the Emergency Plan and determined by the Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Organization in consultation with Red Cross and other emergency services partners and first responders. 7.3 Once the decision to open an Emergency Shelter has been made, the Department of Community Services and Red Cross will be contacted to initiate their response protocols. The set-up and operation of the Emergency Shelter will be the responsibility of the Red Cross. 7.4 The decision to de-activate an Emergency Shelter will be made by the Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Organization in consultation with Red Cross and other emergency services partners and first responders. 8.0 COMMUNICATIONS: 8.1 Ensuring public notification for the opening and deactivation of Comfort Centres & Emergency Shelters will be the responsibility of the Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Organization with support from the involved community group. 8.2 Where possible, public notification for the opening and deactivation of Comfort Centres & Emergency Shelters will be made through press releases, local news media outlets, television, radio, local municipal websites, and social media as appropriate. 8.3 Sample script for a Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter activation: A Comfort Centre/Emergency Shelter has been opened at [location/facility name] located at [civic address]. The facility will be open from [hours of operation]. [List of available services provided] will be available. Further questions regarding this Comfort Centre/Emergency Shelter can be directed to [phone number of contact at the Comfort Centre/Emergency Shelter]. 9.0 POLICY DISTRIBUTION AND MAINTENANCE: 9.1 A copy of this policy will be distributed to all Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter contacts along with information on how to contact the Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Organization upon opening and deactivation. 9.2 A copy of this policy will be distributed to all Councillors along with the contact information for Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter contacts in their district. 9.3 This policy will be reviewed annually by the Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Organization. 9.4 The contact information for designated Comfort Centres & Emergency Shelters will be reviewed annually by the Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Organization.

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Memorandum of Understanding Use of Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Facilities

Between

Antigonish Regional Emergency Management Organization Herein referred to as “AREMO”

And

______Herein referred to as the “Facility Owner”

WHEREAS AREMO desires to enter into an agreement with the Facility Owner for the use of their facility as a Comfort Centre or Emergency Shelter in response to severe weather events, a disaster, or an emergency.

WHEREAS this Memorandum of Understanding does not limit the Facility Owner from activating their facility as a Comfort Centre on their own initiative.

DEFINITIONS: 1. Comfort Centre – a facility opened and operated by a community group that is intended to provide a location where community members can gather for a period of time during the day to access limited services. Depending on the time of year and the emergency situation, a Comfort Centre can serve serval purposes including relief from extreme temperatures, light nourishment, and providing information from officials. A Comfort Centre is not opened with the intention of turning into an overnight shelter operation.

2. Emergency Shelter – in large-scale and severe emergencies, these types of operations are opened and operated by the Red Cross, under the Department of Community Services. Services provided include the provision of evacuees and personal services such as elderly care, care for persons with disabilities, and can also include psycho-social services. An Emergency Shelter may also provide overnight shelter.

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AGREEMENT: 1. The Facility Owner has reviewed Policy #39 – Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Policy in entirety and understands the role and responsibilities that they have as a Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter in responding to an emergency event.

2. The parties agree that when the facility is activated as a Comfort Centre, the Facility Owner will be responsible for staffing the Comfort Centres unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

3. The Facility Owner agrees to inform AREMO if the facility is activating or deactivating as a Comfort Centre on their own initiative.

4. The Facility Owner will make reasonable attempts to publicly notify the affected community of the activation of a Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter through signage, social media, community group website, or other means as appropriate.

5. The Facility Owner understands that AREMO may request that the facility is activated as an Emergency Shelter to be temporarily operated under the care and responsibility of the Red Cross and Department of Community Services.

6. The Facility Owner agrees to inform AREMO of any changes to the primary contact person for the facility, facility functionality, or any other information as it may pertain to the activation or immediate operations of a Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter.

WITNESS WHEREOF: This Memorandum of Understanding executed by AREMO and the Facility Owner, made this:

______day of ______, ______

______Witness AREMO

______Witness [Facility Owner]

Policy #39 – Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Policy| 5 Page 13 of 37 List of Designated Comfort Centre & Emergency Shelter Facilities in the Municipality of the County of Antigonish Last updated: Feb. 22, 2021

Organization Address Generator Approximate Capacity Primary Contact 5 D-38 Road Allan Kennedy Volunteer Fire Dept Beech Hill NS B2G 2L7 Yes 150 902-890-3717 13 Highland Drive Extension Emergency Paul Tomlik Antigonish Lion's Club Antigonish NS B2G 2M5 lighting only 50 902-714-1715 5548 Hwy 245 Theresa Thompson Arisaig Parish Community Centre Arisaig NS B2G 2L1 Yes 200 902-863-1207 13124 Highway 104 Daniel MacEachern Aulds Cove Volunteer Fire Department Aulds Cove B0H 1P0 No 110 902-631-4687 3331 Highway 245 George DeRabbie Four Valleys Volunteer Fire Department Maryvale NS B2G 2L1 Yes 200 902-735-2544 12401 Highway 4 Hughie O'Neil Havre Boucher Cultural & Recreation Havre Boucher NS B0H 1P0 Yes 335 902-234-3498 42 Summerside Road Malcolm MacKinnon Heatherton Development & Cultural Wellness Centre Heatherton NS B0H 1X0 No 500 902-386-2678 3916 Highway 316 Emergency Harry Daemen Highlander Curling Club St. Andrews NS B0H 1X0 lighting only 70 902-863-4441 183 Linwood Road Maria Deyoung Linwood Recreation Linwood Station NS B0H 1P0 No 20 902-870-5478 Lochaber Community Development Association 1555 Highway 7 Carolyn MacDonald (Lochaber Centre) North Lochaber NS B2G 2L3 Yes 100 902-783-2159 4382 Highway 337 Carroll MacPherson Mini Trail Community Centre Association Lakevale NS B2G 2L2 Yes 200 902-870-3276 432 Marsh Road Kristen MacEachern North Shore Volunteer Fire Department Ballantynes Cove NS B2G 2L4 Yes 65 902-870-8222 1180 Monk's Head Road Pierre Venedam Pomquet Fire & Emergency Services Pomquet NS B2G 2L4 Yes 80 902-867-0903 81 Pomquet River Road Jackie MacDonald St. Andrews District Community Centre St. Andrews NS B0H 1X0 Yes 370 902-968-1082 2752 Ohio East Road Wendy Hayne St. Joseph's Lakeside Community Centre St. Joseph NS B2G 2K8 Yes 200 902-328-7096 995 Highway 16 Johnny Duykers Tracadie & District Vol. Fire Department Monastery NS B0H 1W0 Yes 120 902-870-2381

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STAFF REPORT

TO: Committee of the Whole FROM: BETH SCHUMACHER, DEPUTY CLERK SUBJECT: ADDITION OF THE ST. COLUMBUS CHURCH AND GLEBE HOUSE TO THE TAX EXEMPTION FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS POLICY DATE: 2021-03-09

Request The St. Columbus Church and Glebe House is owned by the Catholic Episcopal Corp of Antigonish. The church and glebe house have not previously been included in the tax-exempt policy. The Church is looking to have the property added to the exemption list. BACKGROUND In accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Municipality has a policy that lists properties that meet its criteria for a property tax exemption. Examples of properties receiving exemptions include municipally owned properties, sports fields, community centres, churches, and fire halls. These exemptions are seen as a way for the Municipality to provide financial support to these community-based amenities; if they are not having to fundraise to cover their property taxes, they are able to apply the funds that they do receive on events, equipment and programming for the community. BUDGET IMPLICATIONS This parcel has been taxed and was recently reassessed. If the Municipality added this parcel to the exemption list, the impact to the budget would be the annual taxes based on its assessed value, which for the 2020/21 tax year was $1773.20. ALTERNATIVES The Committee can choose not to approve the addition of the property to the exemption policy. RECOMMENDATION That the Committee approve adding AAN#04400623, for the St. Columbus Church and Glebe House, to the list of properties provided with a tax exemption under the Exemption for Non- Profit Organizations Policy.

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TOPIC: Tax Exemption for Non-Profit Organizations POLICY NUMBER: 35 DATE APPROVED: October 15, 2013 (#2013-131) DATE REVISED: November 19, 2013 (#2013-141) March 18, 2014 (#2014-043) February 17, 2015 (#2015-025) & (#2015-026) September 15, 2015 (#2015-126) April 19, 2016 (#2016-055) September 20, 2016 (#2016-120) February 21, 2017 (#2017-18) July 25, 2017 (#2017-101) October 17, 2017 (#2017-140) February 10, 2020 (#2020-015) October 13, 2020 (#2020-118) February 9, 2021 (#2021-017)

1. In accordance with Section 71 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter 18 of the Revised Statutes of 1998, Municipal Council for the Municipality of the County of Antigonish hereby enacts a policy with respect to tax exemption for certain properties. 2. This policy shall be known as the Tax Exemption Policy. 3. Municipal Council may, from time to time by resolution, identify by assessment account number and by description, certain properties, which are exempt from taxes and rates levied by the Municipality, including area rates and fire protection rates in areas served by a water system in the Municipality levied in order to recover that part of the cost of the water system that is attributable to fire protection. 4. Unless the description of the property in the policy identifies that the tax exemption applies in regard to a specific portion of the assessment for the property, the exemption is for 100% of taxes and rates levied by the Municipality, including area rates and fire protection rates. Where the description of a property in the policy makes reference to a portion of the assessment, the property is exempt from such taxes and rates only to the extent of the portion referenced in the policy. 5. Each of the properties identified in the Policy is exempted upon the condition that, and only for so long as, the property (or portion of the property, in the case of a partial exemption from taxes and rates) meets the conditions of eligibility set out for the part of the policy. 6. When a property listed in the policy ceases to meet the applicable conditions of eligibility for the tax exemption, the tax exemption shall cease and the owner of the property shall immediately be liable for the taxes and rates on such property for a portion of the fiscal year then unexpired. 7. Owners of the properties listed in the Policy shall report to the Municipality’s Municipal Clerk/Treasurer any change in the status of the ownership or use of the property which would affect or could reasonably be interpreted as affecting its eligibility for tax exempted status pursuant to this Policy within thirty (30) days of such change. This Policy shall have effect and

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shall apply to rates and taxes that are payable or would otherwise be payable during the fiscal year April 1, 2013 – March 31, 2014 and each subsequent fiscal year thereafter.

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TAX EXEMPTION POLICY PROPERTY LIST PART 1 Properties must be owned or leased by non-profit community, charitable, fraternal, education, religious, cultural or sporting organizations that might otherwise be the responsibility of Council. District 1 Account # Name Property Description 03377903 Harbour Authority of Ballantynes Cove Tuna Interpretive Centre 01415557 Catholic Episcopal Corporation Arisaig Hall 00695491 Catholic Episcopal Corp of Antigonish School (Hall) 00661295 Cape George Development Association Heritage Museum 03377857 Harbour Authority of Arisaig Interpretive Centre 01556347 Four Valley’s Fire Department Fire Department 03377865 Cape George Lighthouse Lighthouse 03377873 Harbour Authority of Livingstone’s Cove Harbour Authority 03892123 Municipality of the County of Antigonish Land (Cape George Point) 10110211 Harbour Authority of Livingston’s Cove Lot 2A, Livingstone’s Cove 01413996 Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation Glebe House (05549 Hwy 245) 04400623 Catholic Episcopal Corp of Antigonish St. Columbus Church and Glebe House

District 2 Account # Name Property Description 09025057 Harbour Authority of Cribbons Point Harbour Authority 07150768 Harbour Authority of Cribbons Point Harbour Authority 05805686 Antigonish Yacht Club Yacht Club 03394514 Mini Trail Community Centre Association Hall 10086760 Triton Brook, Fairmont 1.73 Acre Land 00098663 Antigonish Golf & Country Club Lot “1B”, Sport Facility

District 3 Account # Name Property Description 03394522 St. Josephs Lakeside Community Centre Hall 02577623 Lochaber Community Development Hall Association 02354063 Municipality of the County of Antigonish Keppoch Recreation Facility

District 4 Account # Name Property Description 05088046 Lions Club of Antigonish Hall 10137519 Bens Brae Lot 07-26 05832128 Hugh D. MacLellan Pleasantdale Ball field

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District 5 Account # Name Property Description 09100601 La Societe Development de Pomquet Chez Deslauriers 03784843 Pomquet Volunteer Fire Department Ball field 03392724 Lower South River Community Centre Community Centre 01413856 Episcopal Corp of Antigonish Old Hall 03027929 The Nature Conservancy Scout Camp Road 01414038 The Nature Conservancy Scout Camp 09691936 The Nature Conservancy Monks Head Road 09591871 The Nature Conservancy Scout Camp 05933803 Pomquet Fire & Emergency Fire Department

District 6 Account # Name Property Description 07135963 St. Andrews District Community Centre Hall 07128479 Highlander Curling Club Limited Sport Facility 02917319 MacMillan George Mrs. Sports Park 05259886 Dagger Recreation Softball Association Community Rink 04399706 St. Andrews & District Volunteer Fire Dept. Fire Hall

District 7 Account # Name Property Description 07114508 Heather Club 60 Meeting Place Club 03378004 Harbour Authority of Bayfield Interpretative Centre 01961713 Heatherton Recreational Association Ball field 01414046 Episcopal Corp of Antigonish Hall 02448564 The Nature Conservancy Bayfield 00739898 Heatherton Activity Centre Activity Centre 03392805 Heatherton Development Culture & 4 Acres of Land (42 Wellness Association Summerside Road) 10637635 Heatherton Development Culture & Lot H-2, Heatherton Wellness Association

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District 8 Account # Name Property Description 09023801 Harbour Authority of Barrios Boardwalk 09023763 Harbour Authority of Barrios Beach Lease by Harbour Authority 06300979 Mattie & Grosvenor Planning Association Community Hall 05970598 Boyle, Ronald Ball field, Portion 05410088 Tracadie Community Centre Hall 05369991 Spin, Paul Angus Sports Park (Part commercial) 05112397 Elms, Joseph Community Centre 04661125 Tracadie Fire Department Fire Station 04661117 Catholic Episcopal Corporation Meeting Place 03378098 Harbour Authority of Barrios Beach Boardwalk area 03281361 St. Augustine’s Monastery Farm 10760836 01415344 Catholic Episcopal Corporation Parish Hall 01130803 Harbour Authority of Barrios Beach Land 10270626 Catholic Episcopal Corporation Church Parking Lot 10270618 Catholic Episcopal Corporation Swamp/Church Parking Lot 01415379 Catholic Episcopal Corporation Glebe House / Land 01143557 Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue Assoc. Commercial - Storage 03392783 Msgr. Donnelly Hall Parking Area Parking Area

District 9 Account # Name Property Description 07121156 Catholic Episcopal Corporation Funeral Home 05596424 Tate, Margaret Ball field 05596394 Auld’s Cove Recreation Association Ball field 04992326 Willow Tree Club Club 04981243 Winter Wanderers Snowmobile Club Club 04532996 Tate, Joseph A. Est. Sports Park Land 01944185 Havre Boucher & Area Cultural Dev. & Rec Fire Station 00991007 Municipality of the County of Antigonish Island 00098574 Havre Boucher Fisherman’s Association Land 03392848 Havre Boucher & Area Cultural Dev. & Rec Land, Soccer Field

District 10 Account # Name Property Description 04948572 Williams Point Community Centre Land

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Part II

The buildings, pump stations, deep well pumps, main transmission lines, distribution lines, meters, and associated plant and equipment of a municipal water utility. DISTRICT ACCOUNT # NAME DESCRIPTION #3 09691979 Municipality of the County of Gaspereaux Lake Treatment Antigonish Facility #4 03392716 Municipality of the County of Wrights River Aquifer Antigonish 07157243 Municipality of the County of Water Utility (Brierly Brook Antigonish Road #6 10363160 Municipality of the County of Pumping Station Antigonish 03392619 Municipality of the County of St. Andrews Utility Antigonish 03392708 Municipality of the County of Reservoir Antigonish 10363152 Municipality of the County of Water Tower Antigonish 10363098 Municipality of the County of Land - LSR Antigonish

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February 17,2021 2323 Notre Dame Ave. Antigonish NS B2G2W5 Telephone: 902 863 1296 Email: abigelowtSstfx.ca Municipal Council of the County of Antigonish 285 Beech Hill Road Beech Hill, NS

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Dear Municipal Council of the County of Antigonish,

The Keep Well Antigonish Society received a 2020 Community Partnership Grant for $1500 that we would like to carryover to 2021. Keep Well Antigonish Society runs the Keep Well Antigonish Exercise and Wellness Program for Seniors (see enclosed overview). When the pandemic restrictions began In March, we had to abort our regular program. But we regrouped and planned to adapt the program with virtual classes for our Fall session. Thus we asked for the Partnership Grant funds In the late summer. However In the early fall, we received a federal New Horizons for Seniors COVID grant that runs through March 2021, The New Horizons grant allowed us to adapt to a more rigorous virtual program than we had Initially planned for the Fall 2020 session (give exercise classes online and provide regular wellness newsletters, purchase tablets to loan to seniors without computers, hire tech people to assist seniors, etc.), and we have continued to offer this more rigorous virtual program for our Winter 2021 session. We hope that we can return to an In-person program for the Spring and Fall 2021 sessions. At that time, we hope to be able to use the Community Partnership grant for what it was Intended. If need be, however, we will return the 2020 Community Partnership Grant, and reapply when we return to an in- person program.

It may be of Interest to note that from our beginning in the Spring of 2018, approximately half of our participants In each of our sessions have been from the county and half have been from the town. Each session has enrolled about 50 people, with a substantial wait list (-20 people). This percentage of county participants was true for our adapted Fall 2020 session and as well as the enrollment In the adapted 2021 Winter session. Thus county residents are well represented In our program.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Ann BIgelow President, Keep Well Antigonish Society

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Keep Well Antigonish Exercise and Wellness Program

Overview The Keep Well Antigonish Exercise and Wellness Program involves weekly two-hour sessions that are free to seniors. One hour is exercise geared to seniors (general fitness or chair-yoga), followed by informal social time with healthy snacks to promote friendships and connectedness to others, and then a wellness program that varies weekly (e.g., talk by a nutritionist, mindfulness activities). Additionally, participants are informed about other programs in the community for seniors and events/activities of interest to seniors to increase their engagement in community. The goal is to keep older people healthy, fit, and engaged in community for as long as possible. We run three sessions per year (Fall: September-December; Winter: January-March; Spring: April-June). The target population is older adults (average age: mid-70s; age range to date: 55- 97), who will become at-risk or vulnerable for care unless they maintain or strengthen their fitness level. Each session we have offered has been filled to capacity(~50 registrants), with substantial numbers on wait lists(-20 people). Approximately half of the registrants are from Antigonish town and half are from Antigonish county. Our program takes place at the People's Place Library (Antigonish Town and County Library), which is in the center of the town of Antigonish, accessible, has parking, and is on the public Community Transit bus route that serves town and county residents. The two options for exercise classes (general fitness and chair-yoga) allow participation of seniors with varying mobility and health conditions. The atmosphere is open to diversity. The advertising of the program targets specific community groups that include vulnerable seniors: public housing complexes, L'Arche community, Antigonish Town and County Crime Prevention Senior Safety Program.

The program was started by a community-based group comprised of individual seniors and persons involved with community organizations that serve seniors who were concerned about the physical health and mental well-being of our growing population of seniors. The community organizations involved included Antigonish Town Recreation, Antigonish County Recreation, Antigonish Town and County Crime Prevention Senior Safety Program, and Community Links Nova Scotia. The organization was incorporated as a non-profit society, Keep Well Antigonish Society, in the fall of 2018. The inspiration for Keep Well Antigonish Exercise and Wellness Program comes from North Shore Keep Well (httn://www.keepwellsocietv.cay') that has been running a similar program in North Vancouver for 30 years and currently has seven sites throughout the city. Their program, like ours, is free to participants, runs on grants, has a participant board of directors and an active group of participant volunteers. Evaluations of the North Shore program indicate it affects participants' physical health and sense of social connectedness. The effectiveness of the program facilitates seniors remaining in their own homes longer, which reduces strain on health care systems and institutions of extended care, thereby having economic as well as social benefits to society. Our evaluations to date indicate the Keep Well Antigonish Exercise and Wellness Program shows similar benefits.

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STAFF REPORT

TO: Committee of the Whole FROM: BETH SCHUMACHER, DEPUTY CLERK SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR ENHANCEMENTS TO TRUNK 7 CROSSWALK AT TAMARA DR DATE: 2021-03-09

REQUEST That the Committee receive the following information for consideration BACKGROUND Earlier in the year, members of Council were contacted by a resident of Tamara Drive with concerns about the crosswalk across Highway 7 at Tamara Drive / Keating Court. A suggestion was made to look at the flashing warning light system utilized by the Town of Antigonish at several of their crosswalks. DISCUSSION In 2019, the Town installed several solar- powered flashing crosswalk warning systems at several higher-volume crosswalks. County staff reached out to Town staff for more information about these beacon systems, which the Town had installed on a pilot basis in the fall. The units installed by the Town are manufactured by Carmanah and distributed by Sojourn Signs in Dartmouth. Examples where these crosswalks can be observed are at Highland Drive at Brookland Street, and on St. Ninian Street at Kirk Street. The existing crosswalk on Highway 7 at Tamara Drive is a painted crosswalk with white crosswalk signs. In 2020, the Municipality received permission from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal to install a crosswalk flag system, where pedestrians can carry high-visibility flags that are stored on the crosswalk posts on either side of the roadway. NEXT STEPS If the Committee wanted more information about opportunities for enhancements such as the solar flashing light system at the crosswalk, staff can talk to Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal staff regarding any necessary permits or permissions, and reach out to the manufacturer of the flashing warning systems to get a quote.

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MEMO FOR INFORMATION

TO: Committee of the Whole FROM: GLENN HORNE, CAO SUBJECT: MARCH 2021 STAFF REPORT DATE: 09/03/2021

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT Notable Things that Have Happened This Month • Develop Nova Scotia’s Broadband Round Two maps were released earlier this month, and were shared with the community. Staff continues to update residents who have reached out to the office with questions. • Occupational Health and Safety, a new Safety Program is ongoing. Currently working on Hazard Assessments. With Wellness program we had 4 applications this month so far, 3 for equipment/ apparel and one for memberships. A reminder went out to everyone to submit applications quickly for this fiscal year (2020-21). • Onsite Energy Manager- OEM provided a presentation to the Committee of the Whole on February 23rd, and is wrapping up at the office for March 5th. Ms. Timmons moves on to Port Hawksbury on March 08, 2021 for ten weeks, she will continue to work with MCA on development of the EMP. Draft of plan will be available for review to Council week of March 8th. • Park- Conceptual Drawing is in draft form, application for funding through Canada Healthy Communities Initiative will be submitted on March 09, 2021. Once funding is approved council will be engaged to develop the details and the culture and heritage components of the space. A summary of the application will be available on March 09, 2021. • The Senior Leadership Team and others with emergency management roles have completed an online refresher on the Incident Command System. SLT received an EMO update from EMO coordinator Hayston Lam on Monday, March 8. • On Friday, March 5, staff members and Warden McCarron took part in a webinar sharing learnings around COVID-19 monitoring in municipal wastewater systems. The research team has established 15 testing sites across the Maritimes, including at the Town STP. Major Project Updates • Staff continues to work with Council on Strategic Priorities for the current Council term. • Staff continues to work with partner Municipalities on the Inter-Municipal IT Solution project. A grant request was submitted to the Municipal Innovation Program to support this initiative. IMP Solutions was selected after a competitive process to develop a costed, three-year business plan and funding formula for each partner municipality’s consideration. • Energy-Solar Electricity for Community Buildings- Directional Drill of conduits for interconnection completed this week. Interconnection agreement is approved, Power Purchase Agreement has been received, awaiting NSPI technical approval of placement of Pad for transformer, once approved (ideally within next week), just waiting on delivery. Upcoming Events and Meetings • The Community Grants to Organizations deadline for applications is March 31, 2021 • Staff is compiling content for the Spring edition of the County Connect.

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• OHS & W Committee Meeting occurs on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 9:30am. • The EMO Information Session for Elected Officials that was scheduled for February 18, 2021 has been rescheduled for Monday, March 8, 2021 starting at 4:30pm in Council Chambers.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT Notable Things that Have Happened This Month • Tax Sale by tender closed on Wednesday, March 3. • Tax Department is working with Public Works Department in the transition from flat rate and Tap count rates to consumption billing. There has been a notable increase in questions from the public regarding the new rates and billing structure - the response from the public has been primarily very positive. • Budget preparations and discussions with other departments are underway. • Follow up and submission of claims for various cost sharing agreements (PCAP funding, ICIP funding, funding arrangement with NSTIR). • Weekly QuickBooks training sessions (4 – 5 hour /week training session) for several Finance Department staff and one Public Works staff member continue. • Regular day to day operational duties.

RECREATION DEPARTMENT Notable Things that Have Happened This Month • Through the Active Communities Funding program, community organizations were invited to apply for micro grants to enhance their outdoor spaces for recreation. We received 12 applications and I am pleased to report that each of the following organizations were awarded $600: o Mini Trail Community Center o Antigonish North Shore Development Association o Arisaig Community Development Association o Arisaig Parish Community Center o St. Joseph’s Lakeside Community Center o Lochaber Community Development Association o St. Andrew’s Trail Association o Ecole acadienne de Pomquet o Heatherton Recreation Association o Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation o Linwood Recreation o Cape Jack Willow Tree Club Through this program, organizations received funds to support many of their outdoor related activities. Funds were used for things like basketball nets, supplies for guided hikes, trail maps, hockey nets, supplies for outdoor rink maintenance, sleds, skates, and more. • March Break planning is in full swing. A day camp will be offered, and a list of community offerings is being compiled. Through our Active Communities Fund, we are able to offer free March Break Skates as well as free access to Keppoch (no membership required).

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• The Wilderness Remote First -aid training offered to the newly trained hike leaders was a success as was the Cross-Country Ski Coaching training. Guided hikes and cross-country ski clinics have taken place as a result of this training. • The Multi-Sport began in mid-February and will continue until the end of March.

PUBLIC WORKS Notable Things that Have Happened This Month • The new water storage tank on Market Street is being filled. • An update on the ongoing maintenance of the garbage trucks will be provided at the meeting. • Internal and external applications are now being accepted for the position of Lead Utility Operator

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Notable Things that Have Happened This Month • Restriction on Lodging Homes II - After reviewing the first staff report restricting percentage of bedroom sizes PAC requested a more in-depth review of measures to regulate boarding homes. The issue was discussed at PAC March 1, 2021 and recommendations made for Council. • Beech Hill Highway 104 Business Park Commercial – Staff received an application in September to re-designate and re-zone properties located on the South side of the Trans-Canada Highway at Beech Hill Road to reflect a more business park commercial type development as opposed to developments proposed for the East Gate Ridge development. Staff have completed a preliminary review of this application and are also considering a similar designation and zoning for the area between the Old TCH and Highway 4 along Beech Hill Road. The issue was discussed at PAC March 1, 2021 and recommendations made for Council. Major Project Updates • Keating Court Development Agreement. Staff received a new application from S.F. Smith Retirement Living Inc., to enter into a development agreement with the Municipality for a multi- unit development located near the bottom of Keating Court off of Highway 7. The project will consist of 25 two-bedroom rental units in a four-building format. Two eight (8) unit, one five (5) unit and one four (4) unit building. Each unit will have a private entrance from outside and private parking within a park like setting addressing site drainage and including landscaping features such as trees, lawns, sitting benches and a walking trail. Staff have started reviewing this application. • Town of Antigonish Clause 10 of District Planning’s Inter-Municipal Services Agreement states the following: “Antigonish Town shall be a participating municipality for a period of three years, from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021, during which period Antigonish Town shall be represented on the Commission… Effective June 30, 2021, Antigonish Town shall have withdrawn and the Commission shall comprise only 10 members.” The Town of Antigonish has therefore requested that they now become full members of the Commission under the same terms and conditions as all the other existing members of the Commission. A revised draft Inter-municipal services agreement was presented to the Board for discussion and review. • Bill 58 Regarding Minimum Planning Requirements. Staff have started work on a “Model Rural By-law” by taking our four largest rural documents, Antigonish (Fringe), Central Antigonish, Eastern Antigonish, and Central Richmond and working on a consolidated by-law which will serve as a reference and discussion document for the process. • Low Volume Rural Public Road Standard. Staff received direction to begin researching the feasibility of adopting less stringent construction standards for municipal public roads in

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residential areas of Antigonish County to take into consideration narrower right-of-ways, etc. related to lower volumes and lower posted speed limits. This work is continuing. • Eastern Antigonish County Plan Review. The draft Eastern Antigonish Secondary Planning Strategy is ready to be brought to the Area Advisory Committee for a final review. The Generalized Future Land Use Map and the Zoning Map were recently updated to reflect the Committee decisions to change the boundaries of the designations in both the communities of Monastery and Havre Boucher. Staff are also working on an Executive Summary of all the policies in the Planning Strategy which will serve as a tool to help the Planning Advisory Committee review the document. The Executive Summary should make it easier to navigate the draft documents as well as locate the new and updated policies. The next step for the Area Advisory Committee is to decide on the date and location of the public open house and to give the plan a final review. Upcoming Events and Meetings • District Planning Commission Board Meeting – March 25, 2021 • Special Planning Advisory Committee Meeting – March 29, 2021 (Tentative).

March 2021 Staff report 4 Page 34 of 37 Antigonish County Building Permits (February 1-28) Permits Value 2021 2020 2021 2020 Residential New 7 4 $ 2,086,984 $ 764,700 Mobile Homes 5 0 399,000 - Additions, Alterations and Renovations 5 3 159,660 112,000 Garages and Accessory Buildings 2 0 3,500 - Multiple Units 6 1 2,400,000 200,000 25 8 $ 5,049,144 $ 1,076,700

Agricultural, Commercial or Industrial Agricultural 0 0 $ - $ - Commercial 0 2 - 55,000 Industrial 0 0 - - 0 2 $ - $ 55,000

Institutional Buildings New 0 0 $ - $ - Additions and Alterations 0 0 - - 0 0 $ - $ -

Other 0 0 $ - $ -

Total 25 10 $ 5,049,144 $ 1,131,700

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