NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: By-Law Amendment for the Municipality of the County of Inverness
Please take notice that Council of the Municipality of the County of Inverness intends to consider and, if deemed advisable, to amend:
By-Law 30: Capital Cost of Sewer and Water
The amendment is to add Section 14 (l), which reads “In the area served by the Judique Water System, the unit charge for the construction of the Judique Reservoir is $935.97 per serviceable unit.”
A copy of the proposed by-law amendment can be inspected online here: Revised Bylaw 30 or at the office of the Municipality of the County of Inverness, 375 Main St., Port Hood, NS.
Written or oral presentations (in favour or opposition) to the by-law amendment can be made before Council at the Public Hearing to be held:
Thursday, March 5th, 2020
1:00 pm in Council Chambers
375 Main St., Port Hood, NS
Please also take notice that the Public Hearing will be followed by a regular meeting of Municipal Council at 1:30 pm on March 5th, 2020 at the same location. Second Reading of this By-Law will be given at this time.
If you have any further questions, please call 902-787-3500.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Adoption of By-Law and By-Law Repeal for the Municipality of the County of Inverness
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Municipality of the County of Inverness intends to consider repealing the following by-law:
By-Law 15: Auctioneers, Pedlars, Hawkers and Traders of Goods and approving a new Vending By-Law
The Municipality accepted First Reading of the Vending By-law on February 6th, 2020 to replace by-law #15 Auctioneers, Pedlars, Hawkers and Traders of Goods, which previously regulated portions of the activities that are now to be covered by the new Vending By-Law.
The motion to repeal by-law #15 Auctioneers, Pedlars, Hawkers and Traders of Goods will be presented to the Municipal Council for Second and Final Reading at the Regular Municipal Council Meeting, Thursday, March 5th, 2020 at 1:30 pm in Council Chambers.
A copy of the Vending By-Law can be inspected online here: Municipal_Vending_By_Law or at the office of the Municipality of the County of Inverness, 375 Main St., Port Hood, NS.
Written or oral presentations (in favour or opposition) regarding the new Vending by-law and repeal of by-law #15 Auctioneers, Pedlars, Hawkers and Traders of Goods can be made before Council at the Public Hearing to be held:
Thursday, March 5th, 2020
12:00 pm in Council Chambers
375 Main St., Port Hood, NS
Please also take notice that the Public Hearing will be followed by a regular meeting of Municipal Council at 1:30 pm on March 5th, 2020 at the same location.
If you have any further questions, please call 902-787-3500.
Municipality Posts Inverness Wastewater Treatment Plant RFP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 7th, 2020
INVERNESS, NS – The Municipality of the County of Inverness has posted a Request for Proposals for the Inverness Wastewater Treatment Plant System Assessment Report and Pre-design Study. The request invites proposals for engineering services to complete a full system assessment, an environmental risk assessment, and a pre-design study that would include noise and odour control as well as increase wastewater treatment capacity.
The Request for Proposals in its totality can be found on the Province of Nova Scotia’s Procurement Office website. The deadline for proposals is February 13th, 2020.
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Storm Preparation Guidelines
When winter weather hits, it is always best to be overprepared rather than underprepared. To this end, the Municipality of the County of Inverness has prepared a downloadable and printable storm preparation checklist for residents. Download it here: Printable Storm Checklist
Storm Preparation Guidelines
Before the storm
- Test your generator to make sure it works and have a supply of fuel ready.
- Prepare non-perishable food such as sandwiches, granola bars, and fruit. Make sure you have a supply of drinking water appropriate for the size of your family, as well as baby formula and diapers if necessary.
- If you are on a well, fill your bathtub with water so that you have a source of water if the power goes out.
- If you are using a generator that is hardwired into your home, make sure that you isolate your home from the power grid.
- Charge your devices, flashlights and radios.
- Secure any outdoor furniture or loose debris.
- If you are using a generator, make sure that it remains in a well-ventilated area OUTSIDE your home.
- Help friends and neighbours prepare similarly if necessary.
- Remember, it is always better to be overprepared than underprepared!
During the storm
- For the duration of the storm, it is important for people to follow instructions from their local government, fire department and emergency services.
- Stay off the roads and keep vehicles off the streets so that snowplows can clear roads as soon as possible.
- If you heat your home with a pellet stove, propane, or natural gas, and you have a direct exhaust system for your furnace, make sure the air inlet and exhaust outlet remain clear of snow.
- Under no circumstances should you attempt to heat your house or cook inside with a BBQ or camp stove. These devices produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
- If power goes out and you are using candles to light your house, makes sure that candles aren’t left unattended.
- If power goes out, conserve water diligently, especially if you are a user of a Municipal water system.
- If power goes out, make sure you turn off any appliances you had on when the power went out. Confirm your stove/oven is off.
- If power goes out, close off any rooms that aren’t being used in order to conserve heat in your home.
- If the power goes out, you can help yourself stay warm by avoiding alcohol and making sure you keep your body fueled by eating snacks and meals regularly.
- For emergencies, call 9-1-1 and do not attempt to drive yourself to a hospital or health centre.
After the storm
- If the power is still out, users of Municipal water systems must conserve water diligently.
- Stay away from downed power lines. Even if you think you recognize the line as a telephone or cable line, it could still be energized.
- When the snow stops, and you start to dig out, remember not to overexert yourself. Take frequent breaks, remain hydrated, and if you don’t feel well, stop!
- When it is safe to do so, check the snow load on the roof of your house, garage, shed or barn.
- Most importantly, check in with friends, family and neighbours to let them know you are okay.
Emergency contacts
In an emergency, call 9-1-1
Fire chiefs
Lake Ainslie Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Mike Gillis 902-224-0147
Port Hastings Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: James Cavanagh H: 902-625-0110
C: 902-302-1751
Margaree Forks Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Robert MacLeod 902-248-2115
West Bay Road Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Daniel Shaw H: 902-345-2235
C: 902-623-2469
Port Hood Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Donald Francis Beaton H: 902-787-2845
C: 902-631-1078
Valley Mills Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Justin Usher 902-574-7504
Mabou Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Lloyd Campbell 902-945-2957
North East Margaree Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Shawn Burchell 902-248-2589
Judique Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Archie MacDonald H: 902-787-2537
C: 902-787-3401
Brigade de feu de Chéticamp Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Wayne Chiasson 902-224-0031
Blues Mills Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Carl Ferguson 902-756-2195
Inverness Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Ian Poirier 902-258-5450
Brigade de feu de LeMoine Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Alfred Aucoin H: 902-224-3529
C: 902-224-0044
Pleasant Bay Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Murray Pattingale 902-224-1239
Whycocomagh Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Shawn Harrison H: 902-945-2677
C: 902-623-2905
Waycobah Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: John William Cremo 902-623-1850
Inverness County RCMP Detachments
Chéticamp Office
902-224-2050
Toll Free 1-800-440-1323
Inverness Office
902-258-2213
Toll Free 1-800-440-1323
Waycobah Office
902-756-3371
Toll Free 1-800-440-1323
Port Hawkesbury Office
902-625-2220
Toll Free 1-800-440-1323
Other Important Numbers
Emergency Municipal Hotline
902-258-5048
Emergency Measures Organization
(Dispatches local coordinator – 24 hrs/day)
1-902-424-5620
Environmental Emergencies (24 hrs/day)
1-800-565-1633
Aircraft & Marine Distress (24 hrs/day)
1-800-565-1582
Poison Control (24 hrs/day)
1-800-565-8161