Municipal News

Whale Sanctuary Project
January 14, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Whale Sanctuary Visitors Centre
8186 Hwy 7, Sherbrooke NS
Please join us for a pleasant evening of conversation and community as we gather for open discussions with members of the Whale Sanctuary Project executive team. We would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have, or simply stop by for a tour of the Whale Sanctuary Project Visitor's Centre. Light refreshments, coffee and tea will be provided. We look forward to seeing you here!

NOTICE

MEETING:         Regular Council Meeting

DATE:                Monday, January 13^th, 2025

TIME:                 6:00 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. Council meeting held: December 9^th, 2024
   b. Special Council held: December 23^rd, 2024
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Recommendations from Committees of Council:
   a. COTW held: January 2^nd, 2024

8. Outside Committee Reports:
   a. Tourism Nova Scotia – November 2024
   b. Eastern Region Solid Waste Management – December 2024

9. Other Matters of Business: N/A

10. CAO Report
11. In Camera: Legal

Adjournment

A 10-minute question and answer period pertaining to agenda items.

The Eastern Counties Regional Library in Sherbrooke will be temporarily closed from Monday, January 13th to Friday, January 17th for accessibility upgrades. During this time, The Municipality is working to improve the accessibility of our facilities to better serve all members of our community. Improvements will include new automatic touch door access. The Municipality apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates your understanding. The library will reopen on Saturday, January 18th. Thank you for your patience and continued support!

NOTICE

MEETING:               St Mary’s Municipal Council

                                 Committee of the Whole

DATE:                       Thursday, January 2^nd, 2025

TIME:                       6:00 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 December 4^th, 2024
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Correspondence
   a. Letter from Sean Fraser regarding Fire Department Funding
   b. Letter from Port Hilford Community Centre regarding Property
   c. AMANS President to William Trask regarding FOIPOP Act Review 

8. Other Matters of Business
   a. Mileage/Expense Policy
   b. Hospitality Policy
   c. Municipal Finance Report to November 30^th, 2024
   d. Dry Hydrant Appointment
   e. 2025-2026 Budget Deliberation Timeline
   f. 2025-2026 Uniform Assessment
   g. 2025 Property Tax Assessment Roll Summary 

Adjournment