Council Highlights – December 12th, 2023

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Council Highlights – December 13th, 2023

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Committee of the Whole Council Meeting – December 13th, 2023

Petitions, Presentations & Delegations

  • NB Sports Wall of Fame: Jane Arsenault announced the inductees and thanked the Municipality for their support. The event is set to take place at Mount Allison University, and as of yesterday the 170-day countdown to the induction gala began.
  • Climate Change Advisory Committee: Richard Elliot provided updates on the Committee’s progress and strategic goals. Doug Bliss steps in as Chair with Adam Cheeseman continuing as Vice-Chair.
  • Ice Rate Subsidy – TRHS: Ms. Lafford requested the Council to reconsider the cost of ice time for High School Varsity teams.

Consent Agenda

  • Land for Public Purposes – Kenridge Park Subdivision: Motion carried.
  • CCAC Member Recommendations: Motion carried.
  • Anglophone East Reciprocal Agreement: Motion carried.
  • Dorchester Library Agreement: Motion carried.
  • Policy No. 2023-07, Responsibility for Municipal Owned Vehicles: Motion carried.

Reports from Administration

  • Updates on Dorchester Zamboni Building and Rink Board Improvements.
  • Discussion on Reserve Funds and the RFP for Audit Services for Tantramar Municipality.
  • Circular Materials Program: Council deliberated on the matter of Circular Materials, ultimately choosing to maintain a neutral stance at this time. This decision reflects a considered approach, opting neither to formally opt-in nor opt-out. As such, no specific action or resolution was taken, signifying a thoughtful pause rather than a definitive decision.
  • Tender TAN-2023-11 Construction of New Aboiteau AB-01 102: Caldwell & Ross’s lowest tender approved. Ongoing discussions about the project scope due to funding constraints.

Notice of Motion and Resolutions

  • Motion by Councillor Josh Goguen: To engage with the Provincial Government for a land-use agreement for the Rails to Trails system and explore funding for a new pedway over the Trans-Canada Highway.
  • Motion by Councillor Josh Goguen: To form a committee to explore options for a permanent multi-use facility, including a location for the Sackville Farmers Market.
  • Notice of Motion by Councillor Debbie Wiggins-Colwell: Regarding ATV’s using roads.

Deputy Mayor Election

  • Deputy Mayor Greg Martin re-elected for another term.

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