Council Highlights – Special Meeting of Council – July 28, 2025 

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Council Highlights – Special Meeting of Council – July 28, 2025 

Council Highlights provide a brief overview of the latest Special Meeting of Council. For complete details, please refer to the official minutes, which will be available once approved at the next Regular Council Meeting. 

Special Meetings of Council are held as needed to move forward on time-sensitive initiatives. Below is a snapshot of the key discussions and decisions made at this meeting. 

Council Package 

Recreation and Community Development 

  • Tantramar Recreation Master Plan – Council approved the development of Tantramar’s first-ever Recreation Master Plan, a major step forward for long-term recreation planning under our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan. The plan will be led by RC Strategies and will guide how the municipality supports recreation access, programming, and facilities across the region. 
  • Mount Allison Orientation Fireworks – Council authorized the Sackville Fire Chief to sign off on a fireworks permit for Mount Allison University Orientation Week, allowing a short display at Park Street Soccer Field. This supports the ongoing partnership between the municipality and the university. 
  • TVMCC Canteen Contract Renewal – Heather Wells was awarded a two-year contract extension to continue providing canteen services at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre, supporting local business and enhancing community experience at the facility. 
  • Fort Beauséjour – Acadian Day Celebration – Council approved a Special Activity License with Parks Canada to host the municipality’s Acadian Day Celebration at Fort Beauséjour – Fort Cumberland National Historic Site on August 14, 2025. We invite all our residents to enjoy Acadian Day Celebrations with us this year at Fort Beauséjour! 

Policy and Governance 

Corporate Planning – Council approved the retention of Strategic Steps Inc. to lead the development of Tantramar’s new Corporate Plan. The Corporate Plan will translate the Strategic Plan into operations utilizing available resources to ensure success of our long-term vision and goals. 

Climate Action and Sustainability FCM Climate Adaptation Funding – Council committed $12,700 toward the development of a Climate Change Adaptation Plan, unlocking funding through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Fund. This investment supports Tantramar’s ongoing leadership in climate resilience. 

Stay Updated
The next Committee of the Whole Meeting will take place on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Residents are encouraged to attend in person or tune in via livestream on the Municipality’s YouTube Channel.  

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