COTW - March. 20th, 2024
NOTICE
MEETING: St Mary’s Municipal Council
Committee of the Whole
DATE: Wednesday, March 20th, 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 March. 6th, 2024
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Correspondence: N/A
8. Oath of Staff Municipal Election Officials
9. Presentation: Charlene Porter - St. Mary’s Trails Association
Presentation: Chris O’Brien – Ridgeback Security
10. In-Camera: Personnel, Legal, and Contract Negotiations
11. Other Matters of Business
a. 2024-2025 Draft #2 Municipal Operating Budget
b. 2024-2025 Draft #1 Capital and Canada Community Building Fund Budgets
c. Joint Council Meeting Items with the Municipality of The District of Guysborough and the Town of Mulgrave (April 10, 2024.)
d. Election: Tariff of Fees and Expenses, and Service Plan Options
Adjournment
Winter Reading Challenge
Congratulations to our winners of the Winter Reading Challenge, the Robertson family! They win our two prizes of a set of snowshoes and poles, and a snow day activity kit! Thank you to everyone that participated!Council Meeting - March. 11th, 2024
NOTICE
MEETING: Regular Council Meeting
DATE: Monday, March 11th, 2024
TIME: 4:00 pm
PLACE: Council Chambers, 8296 Highway 7, Sherbrooke
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Additions to the Agenda
- Approval of the Agenda
- Approval of Minutes from: February 12th, 2024.
- Business Arising from Minutes
- Presentation: St. Mary’s Garden Club (NSAGC)
- Recommendations from Committees of Council:
COTW held February 21st, 2024.
COTW held March 6th, 2024.
- Outside Committee Reports
N/A
- Other Matters of Business
N/A
- CAO Report
Adjournment
A 10-minute question and answer period pertaining to agenda items.
Small Business Awards - February 29th, 2024
St. Mary’s, February 29, 2024 – The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s hosted the annual Small Business Dinner and Awards at the Sherbrooke Lion’s Club Hall on Thursday, February 29, 2024- Leap Year!
The awards presented are voted on and selected by the community. The community has stepped up in a big way! The record high voting engagement is a testament to the dedication of the residents to their community and the businesses that make it unique.
Small businesses are the backbone of any community, and it is vital to support them in any way possible. The community has shown their love and appreciation for the hard work and dedication that goes into running a successful small business. Let us continue to show our support for all St. Mary’s small businesses and help them thrive!
The 2023 Award Recipients are:
2023 Best New Business – Sanctuary Shore General Store
2023 Best Customer Service – Sherbrooke Garage and Towing Ltd.
2023 Best Community Impact – Beanie’s Bistro Ltd.
2023 Best Long-Standing Business - Sherbrooke Garage and Towing Ltd.
Congratulations to all award winners!
Warden Greg Wier, Leigh MacFarlene (Sanctuary Shore General Store) - 2023 Best New Business
Warden Greg Wier, Donnie Fraser (Sherbrooke Garage and Towing Ltd.) - 2023 Best Customer Service
Warden Greg Wier, Tammie Vautour (Beanie's Bistro Ltd.) - 2023 Best Community Impact
Warden Greg Wier, Donnie Fraser (Sherbrooke Garage and Towing Ltd.) - 2023 Best Long Standing Business
Left to Right: Warden Greg Wier, Tammie Vautour, Donnie Fraser, Leigh MacFarlene
Warden Greg Wier
COTW - March. 6th, 2024
NOTICE
MEETING: St Mary’s Municipal Council
Committee of the Whole
DATE: Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
TIME: 4:00 pm
PLACE: St. Mary’s Municipality
Council Chambers, Sherbrooke, NS
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Additions to the Agenda
- Approval of the Agenda
- Approval of Minutes: COTW held February 21st, 2024
- Business Arising from Minutes
- Correspondence: 2024-2025 Strait Area Ground Search & Rescue Association Grant Request
- Presentation: Ecum Secum Fire Hall – Mike Dunford and Tiffany Pye
- Other Matters of Business
- Staff Report – 2024/2025 General Government Grants
- 2024/2025 Council and Warden Remuneration Comparison
- 2023-2024 Municipal Operating Surplus
- Coastal Protection - Review provincial changes. Verbal
- 2024 Annual Ad Participation
- In Camera: Legal Matters
Adjournment