Council Regular Meeting Highlights – June 11, 2024
Council Highlights provide a brief overview of the latest Municipal Council meeting. For the complete details, please refer to the official minutes, which will be available after the upcoming Regular Council Meeting.
Council Updates:
Community Appointments and Services:
- Town Crier: Lidvald Haugen-Strand has been named the new Town Crier for Tantramar.
- A plaque was awarded to David Fullerton for his selfless dedication in the role of Town Crier for the town of Sackville from October 12, 2004 – June 23, 2022. 18 Years of incredible service!
- TVMCC Gasket Replacement: The motion to replace the gasket at Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre was approved.
Events and Festivals:
- Sandpiper Festival: Approved the street closure for the Sandpiper Festival.
- Fall Fair 2024: Multiple approvals including:
- Street closures on Main Street, Ford Lane, and Dufferin Street.
- Authorization for fireworks display, noise by-law exceptions, and liquor license application.
- Use of Mount Allison University field for the midway.
- Hiring SSI Sound Specialists for sound and lighting in the event tent.
Infrastructure and Development:
- Shiretown Parade Route Change: The new parade route was approved due to increased traffic considerations on the former route.
- Station Road Reconstruction: Approved the tender for Station Road reconstruction in Dorchester.
- Land Reconveyance: Approved reconveyance of Lot 94-5 in the Sackville Industrial Park Subdivision.
Environmental and Policy Initiatives:
- Environmental Trust Fund: Accepted funding for the “Creation and Touring of a Wetlands Themed Play for Youth.” The Environmental Trust Fund (ETF) aids with action-oriented projects aimed at protecting, preserving and enhancing New Brunswick’s natural environment.
- Conflict of Interest Policy: Approved Policy 2024-12.
- Substance Use Policy: Approved Policy 2024-13.
Other Notable Decisions:
- Dorchester Fire Truck: Approved the purchase of a new Pumper/Tanker for the Dorchester Fire Department.
- Visitor Centre Building: Motion carried for staff to begin discussions with the province about the former visitor centre building in Aulac.
By-Laws:
- Health and Safety By-Law: Approved first and second readings for By-Law No. 2024-13 relating to the promotion of health and safety of residents.
- Adoption and Interpretation of By-Laws: Approved first and second readings for By-Law No. 2024-14.
- Loitering and Begging By-Law: The motion to implement a new by-law was defeated. Staff will reevaluate a new by-law to ensure residents are protected.
Stay Updated: Join us for the next Committee of the Whole on June 24, 2024, at 3:00 PM in person or via live stream on our YouTube Channel to stay engaged with municipal progress and decisions.
Missed the last meeting? Catch up with the full recording available on our YouTube channel. Your engagement is vital to our community’s progress and decisions.
