COTW - March 5th, 2025

NOTICE

MEETING:               St Mary’s Municipal Council

                                  Committee of the Whole

DATE:                       Wednesday, March 5^th, 2025

TIME:                       6:00 pm

PLACE:                     St. Mary’s Municipality

                                  Council Chambers, Sherbrooke, NS

8. Call to Order
9. Roll Call
10. Additions to the Agenda
11. Approval of the Agenda
12. Approval of Minutes: COTW held February 19^th, 2025
13. Business Arising from Minutes
14. Correspondence:
    a. Email from Minister John A. Lohr Regarding Resource Development
15. Presentation: Nancy O’Regan, Director of Community First Guysborough Housing Association
16. Other Matters of Business
    a. Appoint a Member of Council to Smart-Go Board
    b. 2025-2026 General Government Grants
    c. 2025-2026 Capital Budget Draft 1
    d. 2025-2026 Operating Budget Draft 1 Recap
    e. 2024-2025 Projected Operating Surplus
    f. Interactive Panel Project
    g. FCM Conference Attendance
    h. ATV Club - Council follow up February 19 COTW
17. In-Camera: Contract Negotiations

Adjournment

Community Post: Wine Harbour Clean Up

Wine Harbour Community Clean Up
Sunday April 13, 2025 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm meeting at 215 Wine Harbour Rd.
Our Community needs a Clean Up!
We all love Wine Harbour, and now Wine Harbour needs us, come take an hour to clean up the bech, road ways, and into the woods, every year the community gets better and better!
Please bring your own gloves and dress for the weather.

St. Mary's Coyotes - Player of the Game

St. Mary's Coyotes - Player of the Game #47
Congratulations Joerdis Jess!

Did You Know?

Did You Know?
The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s Municipal Office is a Free Battery Drop off Location?

Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste. Safely drop them off for FREE at the Municipal Office, 8296 Hwy 7, Sherbrooke NS.
Visit: https://www.saint-marys.ca/waste-management/187-waste-sorting-guide/file.html for the Municipal Waste Sorting Guide
SAFELY STORE: Batteries to prevent explosions or damage
DO NOT: Dispose of batteries in the garbage or recycling
CHECK: your devices for swollen or damaged batteries (laptops, cellphones, power tools, etc.)
Thank you.

St. Mary's Coyotes - Player of the Game

St. Mary's Coyotes - Player of the Game #16 
Congratulations Chase Fraser!

Weather Preparedness Tips for Public Safety

Winter weather is expected in the forecast for Thursday, February 13 and Sunday February 16. Here is a list of safety tips for staying prepared.

Safety Tips:
Avoid Travel - If possible stay off the roads during heavy rain and snowfall.
Stay Informed - Keep an eye on weather updates and alerts.
Prepare your home - Have shovels on hand, prepare heating sources, extra water.
Prepare an Emergency Kit - First Aid Kit, flashlight, batteries, chargers, water, non-perishable food.
Stay Inside - avoid going out in bad weather unless necessary.
In Case of an Emergency - Call 9-1-1

Get Prepared:
https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/index-en.aspx

72 Hour emergency Preparedness
https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/yprprdnssgd/yprprdnssgd-eng.pdf

Emergency Preparedness:
Emergency and disaster preparedness - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada