COTW - September 18th, 2024

MEETING:               St Mary’s Municipal Council

                                  Committee of the Whole

DATE:                       Wednesday, September 18^th, 2024

TIME:                       4:00 pm

PLACE:                     St. Mary’s Municipality

                                  Council Chambers, Sherbrooke, NS

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes: COTW held September 4^th, 2024
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Correspondence:
   a. From the Cruiser Report- RCMP, Natasha Farrell
   b. North Nova SPCA - Invitation

8. Presentation:
   a. The St. Mary’s River (Napu’saqnuk) Ecologically Significant Area (ESA) Case Study – Aimee Gromack, Senior Biologist, Integrated Planning
   b. RCMP – Natasha Farrell, District Commander
   c. Dana O’Connell & Laura Banks - Sherbrooke Fire Department

9. Other Matters of Business
   a. Watermain Leak Repair Highway #7 - Verbal
   b. Recreation Update
   c. Set October Council Date - Verbal
   d. Award of Sewer Grating installation at the wastewater facility
   e. Councillor Orientation

Adjournment

Press Release - Municipal Candidate List

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 10^th, 2024

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is pleased to Announce the Official List of Candidates for the 2024 Municipal Elections.

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s would like to remind all eligible voters that today, (September 10^th) was the final day to be nominated for Council in the 2024 municipal elections. This election will determine the future leadership of our municipality, with voters selecting representatives for Council for each district.

Candidates have been successfully nominated for the following positions:

Council Candidates (by District):

Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial (CSAP):

Residents are encouraged to review the candidate profiles and make informed decisions before heading to vote.

Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial (CSAP) will also participate in the municipal election process to select the local board member for Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial (CSAP). The information on CSAP candidates will be available to local voters soon.

Media Contact:
Doug Patterson, 
Chief Administrative Officer, Returning Officer
Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s
Phone: 902-522-2432
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s urges all eligible residents to exercise their right to vote and help shape the future of our community. Your voice matters!

To see the press release click the link below:
pdf PRESS RELEASE Candidate List (322 KB)

SMART-GO - St. Mary's Association for Rural Transit

You're invited: Meet & Greet
St. Mary's District Lion's Club
8004 Hwy 7, Sherbrooke, NS
Tuesday September 24th, at 7:00 p.m. 

Join us on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. to meet the SMART-GO team and to learn about our community transit service launching in October!
Coffee, tea, and refreshments will be served.

Special Weather Statement - Environment Canada

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s would like to share Environment Canada’s Special Weather Statement for Saturday (September 7) and share some tips on how to stay safe with the upcoming weather alerts.

Tips to stay safe during heavy rainfall:

• Stay Informed of current situations, updates, alerts, etc.
• Avoid flooded areas and water ways
• Prepare your home with extra water, fuel, clear gutters/drains, seal/cover windows etc.
• Prepare an Emergency Kit with essentials, and important documents
• Travel Safely (avoid being on the road if possible, drive slowly when heavy rainfall is occurring)
• Be cautious around electricity (avoid down power lines, tun off electricity in flood prone areas)
• Stay Clear of Bodies of Water (avoid rivers, streams, coastal areas, and bridges)

Environment Canada: (The Weather Network)

Issued Friday, September. 6^th, 2024 at 11:00 am.

Issued by: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Description:
Significant rain is expected.
Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm. Locally higher amounts are possible.
Locations: central and eastern Nova Scotia.
Time span: Saturday morning through into Saturday night.
Similar storms in the past:
- hazardous driving conditions
- delays and cancellations of ferry services
- scattered utility outages
Remarks: An area of low pressure containing tropical moisture may bring significant rainfall to the province this weekend. There is still some uncertainty as to where the heaviest rain will occur in these areas.
In addition to the rain, gusty winds Saturday could lead to scattered utility outages.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/city/ca/nova-scotia/sherbrooke/alerts

September 9th, 2024 - Regular Council Meeting

NOTICE

MEETING:         Regular Council Meeting

DATE:                Monday, September 9^th, 2024

TIME:                 4:00 pm

PLACE:               Council Chambers, 8296 Highway 7, Sherbrooke

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes from:
   a. July 8^th, 2024 – Council Meeting
   b. August 6^th, 2024 - Special Council
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Recommendations from Committees of Council:
   a. COTW held Wednesday, July 31^st, 2024.
   b. COTW held Wednesday, September 4^th, 2024.
   c. Audit Committee Meeting held September 4^th, 2024.
8. Outside Committee Reports:
   a. Eastern Counties Regional Library – June 2024
   b. Eastern Counties Regional Library – June AGM 2024
   c. Eastern Counties Regional Library – August 2024

9. Other Matters of Business
10. CAO Report

           Adjournment

Community Post - SeaShore VFD Annual Fish Fry Supper

Sea Shore Volunteer Fire Department is holding it's Annual Fish Fry Supper on September 21st, 2024 at the Port Bickerton Community Centre, 4874 Hwy 211 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission:
$16.00 for Adults
$8.00 for Children
Take out or Dine In.

Duck Race - September 22nd, 2024.
300 toy ducks are released at Port Hilford Bridge and race to Port Hilford Beach.
6 Prizes - Ducks can be purchased from Firehall members.