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Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday,
January 21, 2020
6:05 p.m.
Council Chambers
2nd Floor, City Hall
320 Esplanade, Sydney, NS
Mayor Clarke called the meeting to order.
Present: Mayor Cecil P. Clarke (left at 7:42 p.m.)
Councillor Clarence Prince
Councillor Earlene MacMullin
Councillor Esmond Marshall
Councillor Steve Gillespie
Councillor Eldon MacDonald
Deputy Mayor Ivan Doncaster (arrived at 6:18 p.m.)
Councillor Amanda McDougall
Councillor George MacDonald
Councillor Darren Bruckschwaiger
Councillor Kendra Coombes
Councillor Jim MacLeod
Staff. Marie Walsh, Chief Administrative Officer
Jennifer Campbell, Chief Financial Officer
Deborah Campbell Ryan, Municipal Clerk
Demetri Kachafanas, Regional Solicitor
Michael Ruus, Director of Planning and Development
Wayne MacDonald, Director of Engineering &Public Works
Michael Seth, Fire Chief and Director of Fire & Emergency Services
Karen Neville, Senior Planner
Kristen Knudskov, Planner
Jillian Moore, Communications and Information Officer
Mark Bettens, Executive Assistant to the Mayor
Sheilah MacDonald, Communications Officer—Mayor's Office
Sharon MacSween, Senior Administrative Assistant
Angela Ross, Recording Secretary
Absent: Councillor Ray Paruch(Leave of Absence)
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Summary of Decisions
Roll Call
O' Canada
Moment of Silent Reflection
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to approve minutes from:
➢ Special Council—November 4, 2019
➢ Council—November 19, 2019
Carried.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Clarke provided notice that due to March Break, the regular Council meeting for
March will be held on March 20. He also added that agenda item 7 will be dealt with
after item 4.
Motion to approve the January 21, 2020 Council Agenda as presented. Carried.
3. PROCLAMATIONS & RESOLUTIONS:
3.1 Bell Let's Talk Day:
Motion that CBRM Mayor Cecil P. Clarke and Council hereby proclaim Wednesday,
January 29a', 2020, as Bell Let's Talk Day in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and
encourage support of this campaign. Carried.
3.2 Family Literacy Day:
Motion that Mayor Cecil P. Clarke and CBRM Council proclaim Saturday, January 25,
2020, as "Family Literacy Day" in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Carried.
3.3 African Heritage Month:
Motion that Mayor Cecil P. Clarke & Council of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality,
proclaim the month of February, 2020 as African Heritage Month, and encourage all
citizens to recognize and celebrate now and throughout the year the many achievements
and contributions of African Nova Scotians to our Municipality. Carried.
Continued...
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Summary of Decisions (Cont'd):
PROCLAMATIONS & RESOLUTIONS (Cont'd):
3.4 White Cane Week:
Motion that CBRM Mayor Cecil P. Clarke and Council proclaim the week of February
2nd to 9d', 2020 as White Cane Week in Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Carried.
3.5 Treatment of CBRM and Other Municipalities:
Motion that staff be directed to write a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, asking that the following questions be answered:
➢ Did other municipalities receive financial incentives to amalgamate? If so, why
was the CBRM not provided the same incentives?
➢ How many municipalities had their debts forgiven by the Province of Nova
Scotia?
➢ If other municipalities had debts forgiven, why was the CBRM not provided the
same opportunities?
➢ What would be the financial ramifications for the CBRM had our debt been
forgiven at the time of amalgamation?
➢ What would be the ramifications should CBRM receive help from the Province in
paying off the debt that occurred at amalgamation?
Carried.
4. PLANNING ISSUES:
4.1 FINAL APPROVAL —Public Hearin
a) Zoning Amendment Application Case 1064 — To Permit Gas Bar
Use:
Motion for final approval of zoning amendment application 41064 by WSP Canada Inc.
on behalf of Millennium Contracting Services Ltd. to permit a Robin's Donuts restaurant
and drive-thru, convenience store and motor vehicle fuel and cleaning service at PID
15477656 and 15477649 (corner of Emerald and Larch Street, New Waterford).
Carried.
Continued...
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Summary of Decisions (Cont'd):
Planning Issues (cont'd)
4.2 APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE:
a) Zoning Amendment Application Case 1065 —Overnight Childcare -
3386 Hinchey Avenue, New Waterford (PID 15482961):
Motion for approval to advertise notice of Public Hearing to be held during the February
meeting of Council to consider the Zoning Amendment Application Case 1065 to permit
overnight childcare at 3386 Hinchey Avenue, New Waterford, PID 15482961, as outlined
in the staff Report dated January 21, 2020. Carried.
b) Case 1066 — Zoning Amendment Application for a 3 Unit
Apartment(PID 15276074) By SGH Holdings Ltd:
Motion for approval to advertise notice of Public Hearing to be held during the February
meeting of Council to consider the Zoning Amendment Application Case 1066 for a 3
Unit Apartment (PID 15276074) by SGH Holdings Ltd. at Christy Lane, River Ryan, as
outlined in the staff Report dated January 21, 2020. Carried.
c) Zoning Amendment Application 1068 — NSCC and Street Closure
for PID 15705759, Esplanade, Sydney:
Motion for approval to advertise notice of Public Hearing to be held during the February
meeting of Council to consider the Zoning Amendment Application Case 1068, as
outlined in the staff Report dated January 14, 2020. Carried.
Motion to direct staff to initiate a formal street closure, pursuant to section 315 of the
Municipal Government Act for road parcel identified as PID 15705759. Carried.
Item 7 was discussed at this point in the meeting.
7. CORPORATE SERVICE ISSUE:
7.1 Nova Scotia Power Service Easements for Civic #224 & Civic #228
Newlands Avenue:
Motion to approve the staff recommendation to uphold the current position to deny the
request for the easement for the purposes of locating power poles across PID 15202195
and that power be provided to both Civic 4224 and 4228 along Newlands Avenue via
underground power service from the nearest available connection within the street right
of way, in accordance of requirements of Nova Scotia Power. The cost of this power
installation would be the full responsibility of the developer, including all associated
reinstatement to existing infrastructure within the Street Right of Way. Carried.
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Summary of Decisions (Cont'd):
5. PRESENTATION:
5.1 Nova Scotia Community College(NSCC) Sydney Waterfront Campus
—Property Rezoning Application:
A presentation was provided on the relocation of the Nova Scotia Community College to
the Sydney Waterfront.
At this point Mayor Clarke left the meeting and Councillor MacLeod assumed the Chair.
6. BUSINESS ARISING:
6.1 General Committee Meeting - January 7, 2020:
a) CBRM Youth Council:
Motion that Council adopt the CBRM Youth Council Terms of Reference and appoint
two (2) Councillors to serve a one-year term each on the Advisory Committee as outlined
in the draft Terms of Reference. Carried.
b) Legislative Amendments - Grant Disclosure Policies:
Motion to approve the proposed amendments to the Municipal Grants Program Policy
and Heritage Incentive Program Policy regarding disclosure of grant recipients as
outlined in the staff Issue Paper dated December 4, 2019. Carried.
6.2 Nominating Committee Meeting—January 16, 2020:
a) Port of Sydney Development Corporation—Board Vacancies:
Motion approving the appointment of the following applicants to the Board of Directors
for the Port of Sydney Development Corporation for the stated terms:
• Candidate 41- Individual with aprofessional engineering designation (one
position) —appointment to March 31, 2024
• Candidate 43 - Individual licensed to practice law in Nova Scotia(one position) -
appointment to March 31, 2024
• Candidate 44 - Individual with a professional accounting designation (one
position) —appointment to March 31, 2021
• Candidate 46 - Individual with expertise in business and commerce (one
position) —appointment to April 2, 2022.
Carried.
Continued...
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Summary of Decisions (Cont'd):
BUSINESS ARISING—Nominating Committee Meeting-January 16,2020 (Cont'd):
b) Advisory Committee for the Youth Council—Council
Appointments:
Motion to appoint Councillors McDougall and Coombes to serve on the Advisory
Committee for the CBRM Youth Council for a one-year term. Carried.
8. BY-LAWS & MOTIONS:
8.1 By-laws:
a) Second/Final Reading—Public Hearing:
i) Repeal of the CBRM Defined Benefit(DB) Pension By-Law:
Motion that the By-Law R-200 to Repeal the Cape Breton Regional Municipality By-
Law Respecting Pension Plan be approved for second and final reading. Carried.
b) First Reading:
i) Amendments to the Responsible Animal Husbandry By-law:
Motion to approve for first reading the amendments to the Responsible Animal
Husbandry By-Law. Carried.
9. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
9.1 CBRM to November 30, 2019:
For Information Only.
9.2 Port of Sydney Development Corporation to November 30, 2019:
For Information Only.
ADJOURNMENT
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Roll Call
O' Canada
Moment of Silent Reflection
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Bruckschwaiger, seconded by Councillor MacLeod, approval of the
Minutes from:
➢ Special Council—November 4, 2019
➢ Council—November 19, 2019
Motion Carried.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Clarke provided notice that due to March Break, the regular Council meeting for
March will be held on March 20. He also added that agenda item 7 will be dealt with
after item 4.
Motion:
Moved by Councillor MacLeod, seconded by Councillor Eldon MacDonald, to approve
the January 21, 2020 Council Agenda as presented.
Motion Carried.
3. PROCLAMATIONS & RESOLUTIONS:
3.1 Bell Let's Talk Day:
Motion:
Moved by Councillor George MacDonald, seconded by Councillor McDougall, that
CBRM Mayor Cecil P. Clarke and Council hereby proclaim Wednesday, January 29a',
2020, as Bell Let's Talk Day in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and encourage
support of this campaign.
Motion Carried.
3.2 Family Literacy Day:
Motion:
Moved by Councillor MacMullin, seconded by Councillor Prince, that Mayor Cecil P.
Clarke and CBRM Council proclaim Saturday, January 25, 2020, as "Family Literacy
Day" in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
Motion Carried.
Continued...
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PROCLAMATIONS & RESOLUTIONS (Cont'd):
3.3 African Heritage Month:
Motion:
Moved by Councillor MacLeod, seconded by Councillor Coombes, that Mayor Cecil P.
Clarke & Council of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, proclaim the month of
February, 2020 as African Heritage Month, and encourage all citizens to recognize and
celebrate now and throughout the year the many achievements and contributions of
African Nova Scotians to our Municipality.
Motion Carried.
3.4 White Cane Week:
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Eldon MacDonald, seconded by Councillor Gillespie, that CBRM
Mayor Cecil P. Clarke and Council proclaim the week of February 2nd to 9d', 2020 as
White Cane Week in Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
Motion Carried.
3.5 Treatment of CBRM and Other Municipalities:
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Coombes, seconded by Councillor Gillespie, that CBRM Mayor &
Council direct staff to write a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
asking that the following questions be answered:
➢ Did other municipalities receive financial incentives to amalgamate? If so, why
was the CBRM not provided the same incentives?
➢ How many municipalities had their debts forgiven by the Province of Nova
Scotia?
➢ If other municipalities had debts forgiven why was the CBRM not provided the
same opportunities?
➢ What would be the financial ramifications for the CBRM had our debt been
forgiven at the time of amalgamation?
➢ What would be the ramifications should CBRM receive help from the Province in
paying off the debt that occurred at amalgamation?
Motion Carried.
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4. PLANNING ISSUES:
4.1 FINAL APPROVAL —Public Hearin
a) Zoning Amendment Application Case 1064 — To Permit Gas Bar
Use:
Ms. Kristen Knudskov, Planner, provided background information on the issue and
advised that in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, notice of the application
was placed in the December 30a' and January 6a' editions of the Cape Breton Post and
also mailed to assessed property owners in the vicinity (100m or 300 ft) of the properties
in question.
Ms. Knudskov advised that at the time her report was prepared, the Planning Department
received questions and concerns from three individuals who reside in the vicinity of the
site in question. She discussed the concerns and advised that full copies of the
correspondence, a table summarizing the questions and concerns raised, and associated
staff responses were attached to her report dated January 21, 2020.
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Coombes, seconded by Councillor Gillespie, final approval of
zoning amendment application 41064 by WSP Canada Inc. on behalf of Millennium
Contracting Services Ltd. to permit a Robin's Donuts restaurant and drive-thru,
convenience store and motor vehicle fuel and cleaning service at PID 15477656 and
15477649 (corner of Emerald and Larch Street, New Waterford).
Public Hearing:
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against the Application.
• Jessica Harper —Planner with WSP Canada Inc. representing the developer, spoke
in favour of the application and provided a presentation noting the following:
o Background information and plans for the property
o Detailed overview of the site plan
o Comparison to the Sobeys site
o Current permitted uses
o Responses to comments from residential residents
o Improvements to the property
• Jillian Roper LaMoine - neighbour of the subject property, spoke against the
development and provided her concerns related to the following:
o Direct impact a fueling station will have on her health
o Quality of Life
o Environmental concerns with the brook to the west and potential spills
o Environmental assessment
o Flow of traffic and pedestrian safety
o Effects on Property Value
Continued...
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PLANNING ISSUES-FINAL APPROVAL — Public Hearing - Zoning Amendment
Application Case 1064—To Permit Gas Bar Use:
Motion Continued:
The Mayor asked if there was anyone else present to speak for or against the
amendments, seeing that there was no one, Council debate took place.
Discussion:
After the Public Hearing, some of the topics Council discussed included the following:
• No Provincial standards regarding gas stations and distance from residential homes
• No Environmental Impact Study or assessment done (not required)
• Site Plan approval process
• Installation of the gas tanks would require approval from the Department of
Environment
• Vegetation screening and fencing
• The number of gas stations in other residential areas
• Municipal and Provincial jurisdiction
Motion Carried.
4.2 APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE:
a) Zoning Amendment Application Case 1065 —Overnight Childcare -
3386 Hinchey Avenue, New Waterford (PID 15482961):
Ms. Kristen Knudskov, Planner, provided background information on the issue.
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Coombes, seconded by Councillor Bruckschwaiger, approval to
advertise notice of Public Hearing to be held during the February meeting of Council to
consider the Zoning Amendment Application Case 1065 to permit overnight childcare at
3386 Hinchey Avenue, New Waterford, PID 15482961, as outlined in the staff Report
dated January 21, 2020.
Motion Carried.
Continued...
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PLANNING ISSUES (Cont'd):
b) Case 1066 — Zoning Amendment Application for a 3 Unit
Apartment(PID 15276074) By SGH Holdings Ltd:
Ms. Kristen Knudskov, Planner, provided background information on the issue.
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Coombes, seconded by Councillor Bruckschwaiger, approval to
advertise notice of Public Hearing to be held during the February meeting of Council to
consider the Zoning Amendment Application Case 1066 for a 3 Unit Apartment (PID
15276074) by SGH Holdings Ltd. at Christy Lane, River Ryan, as outlined in the staff
Report dated January 21, 2020.
Discussion:
In response to a question, Planner Knudskov advised that the process used for advertising
is in accordance with the Municipal Government Act and includes mail-out to assessed
property owners in the vicinity and notice in the Cape Breton Post.
CBRM Communications and Information Officer agreed to post the advertisements on
the CBRM social media page.
It was also recommended that this topic regarding Planning notices be brought to the
workshop to be scheduled in February.
Motion Carried.
c) Zoning Amendment Application 1068 — NSCC and Street Closure
for PID 15705759, Esplanade, Sydney:
Ms. Karen Neville, Senior Planner, provided background information on the issue and the
following motions were put forward.
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Eldon MacDonald, seconded by Councillor MacLeod, approval to
advertise notice of Public Hearing to be held during the February meeting of Council to
consider the Zoning Amendment Application Case 1068, as outlined in the staff Report
dated January 14, 2020.
Motion Carried.
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Eldon MacDonald, seconded by Councillor Gillespie, to direct staff
to initiate a formal street closure, pursuant to section 315 of the Municipal Government
Act, for road parcel identified as PID 15705759.
Motion Carried.
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Item 7 was discussed at this point in the meeting.
7. CORPORATE SERVICE ISSUE:
7.1 Nova Scotia Power Service Easements for Civic #224 & Civic #228
Newlands Avenue:
Mr. Wayne MacDonald, Director of Engineering & Public Works, provided background
information on the issue and advised that the parcel at 224 Newlands Avenue (PID#
15873995) was issued a building permit in November 2017. In November 2018, Nova
Scotia Power reached out to CBRM Public Works to discuss plans associated with
providing power. At that time, it was understood that the power would be provided in the
same fashion as the surrounding neighborhood as an underground utility service, and it
would be extended from the nearest available connection. The location of the
underground service would be located within the Street Right of Way.
Mr. MacDonald advised that 224 Newlands Avenue is located as part of the Calderwood
Subdivision which extends from Grosvenor Crescent/Newlands Avenue, and continues
along Newlands Avenue, and includes Calderwood Drive, Calder Court, and Oakwood
Crescent. This subdivision was developed over the past 40 years and includes full
services as well as underground power features.
Mr. MacDonald provided a timeline of communications with Nova Scotia Power and the
property owners at 224 and 228 Newlands Avenue.
Mr. MacDonald advised that in March 2019, the Public Works Department were involved
in calls regarding a number of trees cleared in the vicinity which had encroached onto the
CBRM Parcel. Although a separate issue to the power servicing easement request,
CBRM Solicitor is currently dealing with legal representation for Mr. Elias Parsons on
this issue.
Mr. MacDonald noted that the parcel at 228 Newlands Avenue, adjacent to 224
Newlands Avenue, was issued a building permit in July 2019 and correspondence
between Building Permit is attached to his Issue Paper as well as a request from Mr.
Adam Goode for an easement across CBRM Property PID415202195, for power service
configuration.
Mr. MacDonald advised that subsequent emails between Legal Representatives for the
owners of 224 Newlands Avenue and CBRM Solicitor occurred in June and July of 2019
with the final position that: "CBRM considered the easement request and it is the
decision of the Municipality to honor the covenants and services that are prevalent in the
area, that being power by way of underground infrastructure. It is my understanding that
Nova Scotia Power is willing and able to provide your client with power via underground
lines. CBRM will consider any easement necessary for running power underground
under property owned by CBRM. Accordingly, CBRM is denying the request for the
easement for the purposes of locating power poles."
Continued...
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CORPORATE SERVICE ISSUES - Request from Elias Parsons and Adam Good for
Easements across CBRM Property(Cont'd):
Mayor Clarke advised that a request from the property owner of 224 Newlands Avenue to
address Council was received and would require a motion of Council with a majority vote
to be considered. No motion was put forward.
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Eldon MacDonald, seconded by Councillor Gillespie, to approve
the staff recommendation to uphold the current position to deny the request for the
easement for the purposes of locating power poles across PID 15202195 and that power
be provided to both Civic 4224 and 4228 along Newlands Avenue via underground
power service from the nearest available connection within the street right of way, in
accordance of requirements of Nova Scotia Power. The cost of this power installation
would be the full responsibility of the developer, including all associated reinstatement to
existing infrastructure within the Street Right of Way.
Discussion:
During discussion, the Councillor for the area, spoke in favour of the staff
recommendation and raised concerns of area residents. He further discussed the removal
of trees and vegetation from CBRM property and feels that staff should ensure they are
replanted.
In response to a question, the Director of Engineering & Public Works clarified that the
recommendation is not denying access to power, but that power will be via underground
lines.
Motion Carried.
5. PRESENTATION:
5.1 Nova Scotia Community College(NSCC) Sydney Waterfront Campus —
Property Rezoning Application:
Mr. Rob LeBlanc, President of Fathom Studios, provided background and an overview of
the relocation plans for the Nova Scotia Community College, highlighting the following:
• Request for the Rezoning Application
• The process for the location options
• Historical Analysis
• Site Analysis
• Site Planning Framework
At this point Mayor Clarke left the meeting and Councillor MacLeod assumed the Chair.
Continued...
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PRESENTATION - Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Sydney Waterfront
Campus —Property Rezoning Application (Cont'd):
Following the presentation, some of the issues discussed included:
• Parking
• Maintenance
• Land being acquired for the NSCC
• Pedway to Charlotte Street
Councillor MacLeod thanked Mr. LeBlanc for his presentation.
6. BUSINESS ARISING:
6.1 General Committee Meeting—January 7, 2020:
a) CBRM Youth Council:
Ms. Jillian Moore, Communications and Information Officer, provided background
information on the issue.
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Coombes, seconded by Councillor McDougall, that Council adopt
the CBRM Youth Council Terms of Reference and appoint two (2) Councillors to serve a
one-year term each on the Advisory Committee as outlined in the draft Terms of
Reference.
Motion Carried.
b) Legislative Amendments —Grant Disclosure Policies:
Ms. Jennifer Campbell, Chief Financial Officer, provided background information on the
issue.
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Coombes, seconded by Councillor George MacDonald, to approve
the amendments to the Municipal Grants Program Policy and Heritage Incentive Program
Policy regarding disclosure of grant recipients as outlined in the staff Issue Paper dated
December 4, 2019.
Motion Carried.
Continued...
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BUSINESS ARISING (Cont'd):
6.2 Nominating Committee Meeting—January 16, 2020:
a) Port of Sydney Development Corporation—Board Vacancies:
Ms. Deborah Campbell Ryan, Municipal Clerk, advised that the Nominating Committee
reviewed applications and is recommending the appointment of representatives to the
Board of Directors for the Port of Sydney Development Corporation for the respective
terms.
Ms. Campbell Ryan advised that the names of the successful candidates will be released
to the public at a future open meeting once the citizens have accepted the positions and
any required background checks have been completed.
Motion:
Moved by Councillor George MacDonald, seconded by Deputy Mayor Doncaster, to
approve the appointment of the following applicants to the Board of Directors for the Port
of Sydney Development Corporation for the stated terms:
• Candidate 41- Individual with a professional engineering designation (one position)
—appointment to March 31, 2024
• Candidate 43 - Individual licensed to practice law in Nova Scotia (one position) —
appointment to March 31, 2024
• Candidate 44 - Individual with a professional accounting designation (one position) —
appointment to March 31, 2021
• Candidate 46 - Individual with expertise in business and commerce (one position) —
appointment to April 2, 2022.
Motion Carried.
b) Advisory Committee for the Youth Council — Council
Appointments:
Ms. Deborah Campbell Ryan, Municipal Clerk, provided background information on the
issue and reviewed the recommendation from the Nominating Committee.
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Eldon MacDonald, seconded by Councillor Gillespie, to appoint
Councillors McDougall and Coombes to serve on the Advisory Committee for the CBRM
Youth Council for a one-year term.
Motion Carried.
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8. BY-LAWS & MOTIONS:
8.1 By-laws:
a) Second/Final Reading—Public Hearings:
i.) Repeal of the CBRM Defined Benefit(DB) Pension By-Law:
Mr. Demetri Kachafanas, Regional Solicitor, provided background information on the
issue.
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Bruckschwaiger, seconded by Councillor Eldon MacDonald, that
the By-Law R-200 to Repeal the Cape Breton Regional Municipality By-Law Respecting
Pension Plan be approved for second and final reading.
Discussion:
In response to a question, the Chief Administrative Officer advised that the surplus in the
DB Pension Plan fund will be distributed on a prorated basis to members in the pension
plan.
A Point of Order was raised by Councillor MacMullin to bring attention to the fact that
this was a Public Hearing.
Public Hearin,:
The Chair asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against the repealing By-law,
seeing that there was no one, then called for the vote.
Motion Carried.
b) First Reading:
i) Amendments to the Responsible Animal Husbandry By-law:
Ms. Karen Neville, Senior Planner,provided background information on the issue.
Motion:
Moved by Councillor MacMullin, seconded by Councillor Prince, to approve for first
reading the amendments to the Responsible Animal Husbandry By-Law.
Motion Carried.
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9. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
9.1 CBRM to November 30, 2019:
For Information Only.
9.2 Port of Sydney Development Corporation to November 30, 2019:
For Information Only.
Meeting adiourned at 8:12 p.m.
Mayor Cecil P. Clarke Deborah Campbell Ryan
Municipal Clerk
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