Notice of Second Reading: By-Law 52

NOTICE OF SECOND READING

Proposed Adoption of By-Law for the Municipality of the County of Inverness

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of the County of Inverness will consider the adoption of the following By-Law:

By-Law No. 52:

By-Law to authorize the voting by telephone/internet for the 2022 Special Municipal Election for the District 1 Councillor

The purpose of By-Law No. 52 is to allow voting by telephone and internet for the 2022 Special Municipal Election for the District 1 Councillor.

On December 2, 2021, Council accepted and approved First Reading of the above By-Law.

The motion to adopt By-Law No. 52 will be presented to Council for Second and Final Reading at the Regular Council Meeting on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 3:00pm in Council Chambers located at 375 Main St., Port Hood, NS, BOE 2W0.

A copy of By-Law No. 52: By-Law to authorize the voting by telephone/internet for the 2022 Special Municipal Election for the District 1 Councillor can be inspected online by visiting www.invernesscounty.ca or at the office of the Municipality of the County of Inverness, 375 Main St., Port Hood, NS.

If you have any further questions, please call 902-787-3501.

RFP for Snow Removal Services – Inverary Manor LTC Home

County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation (CIMHC) is accepting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for contractor assistance in performing snow/ice removal and salting of its 3 parking lots located at Inverary Manor Long Term Care, 72 Maple Street Inverness NS. To download the RFP, visit: Inv. Manor RFP Snow Removal & Salting Services CIMHC RFP 2021 003

Notice of Approval: By-Law 51: Vending By-Law

NOTICE OF APPROVAL

By-Law Adoption for the

Municipality of the County of Inverness

Please take notice that the Council of the Municipality

of the County of Inverness has approved and adopted:

By-Law No. 51:

VENDING BY-LAW

This By-Law has repealed and replaced By-Law 15: Auctioneers, Pedlars, Hawkers, and Traders of Goods.

Second Reading and adoption was given to By-Law No. 51: VENDING BY-LAW at the Regular Meeting of Council on November 4, 2021.

A copy of By-Law No. 51: VENDING BY-LAW may be read online by downloading it here: By-Law 51 – Vending By-Law or at the office of the Municipality of the County of Inverness, 375 Main St., Port Hood, NS.

If you have any further questions, please call 902-787-3500.

Notice of Second Reading: By-Law 51: Vending By-Law

NOTICE OF SECOND READING

Proposed Adoption of By-Law for the

Municipality of the County of Inverness

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of the County of Inverness will consider the adoption of the following By-Law:

By-Law No. 51:

VENDING BY-LAW

The purpose of By-Law No. 51: VENDING BY-LAW is to regulate the sale, or offering for sale, of food, beverages, goods or merchandise not in an enclosed permanent structure, whether on Municipal property or private property within the Municipality. This By-Law will repeal and replace By-Law 15: Auctioneers, Pedlars, Hawkers, and Traders of Goods, which was approved by Municipal Council on July 11, 1994.

On October 7, 2021, Council accepted and approved First Reading of the above By-Law. Council held a Public Hearing for the above By-Law on August 5, 2021.

The motion to adopt By-Law No. 51: VENDING BY-LAW will be presented to Council for Second and Final Reading at the Regular Council Meeting on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 3:00pm in Council Chambers located at 375 Main St., Port Hood, NS, BOE 2W0.

A copy of By-Law No. 51: VENDING BY-LAW can be inspected online by clicking here or at the office of the Municipality of the County of Inverness, 375 Main St., Port Hood, NS.

If you have any further questions, please call 902-787-3501.

Public Sale of Surplus Equipment by Tender

The Municipality of the County of Inverness invites tender bids for the following items:

Lot No.	Vehicle/Equipment	Location
1	JCB Backhoe	IES Facility
2	Dynaweld Float	IES Facility
3	Pallet of Solid Waste Packer Parts	IES Facility
4	Pallet of Solid Waste Packer Parts	IES Facility
5	Bridgewall Stove	IES Facility
6	Fisher Salt/Sand Spreader	IES Facility
7	Bobcat Wood Chipper	IES Facility
8	Skid Steer Solid Tires	IES Facility
9	Utility Dump Trailer #1	Transfer Station
10	Utility Dump Trailer #2	Transfer Station
11	Utility Trailer #3	Transfer Station
12	GMC Top Kick Truck with 5th Wheel	Transfer Station
13	John Deere Tractor with Dump Trailer	Transfer Station
14	Bush Hog	Transfer Station
15	Set of Forks	Transfer Station
16	MAC Walking Floor Trailer (53 ft)	Transfer Station
17	International Dump Truck	Transfer Station

Lots 1 – 8 may be viewed at the IES Facility, located at 15109 Highway 19, Inverness, NS.
Lots 9 -17 may be viewed at the Municipal Transfer Station located at 420 West Lake Ainslie Rd., Inverness, NS.
Viewing may take place between the hours of 9am and 3pm weekdays between Oct. 12^th to Oct. 27^th, 2021
All items are sold without warranty in ‘as-is’ condition. All bids must be submitted on an official Tender Form, which may be obtained by contacting Aaron MacDonald, Procurement Specialist at the contact information below.
Tenders Forms must be submitted no later than 2:00pm AST, Thursday, October 28^th, 2021. Late Tenders will not be accepted.

Contact:
Aaron MacDonald
Procurement Specialist
aaron.macdonald@invernesscounty.ca
902-787-3518

Councillor Alfred Poirier Announces Retirement

PORT HOOD, N.S. – Councillor Alfred Poirier announced his upcoming retirement from Municipal Council, which will take effect on December 31, 2021. The announcement took place at the Regular Municipality of the County of Inverness Council Meeting held yesterday in Port Hood.

“I am proud of the work I have accomplished in the past 9 years,” said Poirier. “I fought for projects like the new library opening soon in Chéticamp, improved emergency services in Pleasant Bay and Meat Cove, and the expansion of the Foyer Père Fiset, among many others.”

Councillor Poirier was first elected in 2012 as the representative for District 1 which covers the areas of Chéticamp, Pleasant Bay and Meat Cove. Mr. Poirier also served as the Deputy Warden from 2016 to 2020.

“After much discussion with my family, I believe it’s time for me to retire,” he said.

“Councillor Poirier has worked tirelessly in service of his community for 9 years, not to mention his dedication to his volunteer work and his family,” said Warden Laurie Cranton. “Municipal Council and staff wish him all the best in his retirement.”

A special election will be called for District 1, with additional details to follow.

Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Replacement, Highway 19

Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Replacement, Highway 19 in Strathlorne and Inverness

Beginning the week of September 7th, pre-construction and construction work is expected no Highway 19 in Strathlorne and Inverness.

Hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Why is this work necessary?

This critical water distribution and sanitary collection infrastructure in the construction area are significantly undersized to accommodate projected future flows. Additionally, the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works plans to resurface Highway Route 19 from Church Road in Strathlorne to the intersection with Broad Cove Banks Road in 2022.

Prior to resurfacing, the Municipality of the County of Inverness and the contractor Zutphen Contractors will be replacing the water and sanitary sewer mains and the Municipally owned portion of the water and sewer services from the bottom of Broad Cove Banks Road to the Strathlorne Tree Nursery. As the owner and operator of the sanitary sewer and water main, the Municipality is required to repair and replace infrastructure to enable operational compliance with federal and provincial regulations and ensure the capacity for current and projected residential and commercial growth is accommodated.

Drivers should expect delays in their daily commute. Please respect all posted road signage. Speed fines are doubled in work zones. The work site is off limits at all times.

Emergency vehicles and school buses will always have access in both directions.

Pre-construction Inspection

The Municipality of the County of Inverness will inspect all properties within 30-meters of the construction area before construction starts. The inspection will document the exterior of all properties to verify existing Municipal Infrastructure conditions. This work is important to determine if the construction caused property impacts. All Municipal inspection staff will be carrying photo identification and photographic equipment during their work.

The Municipality apologizes for any inconvenience this necessary infrastructure improvement work may cause and thanks you for your cooperation.

The 24-hour emergency line is: 902-258-5048.

Volunteer Opportunity: Joint Police Advisory Board

Joint Police Advisory Board for the Municipality of the County of Inverness, the Town of Mulgrave, and the Town of Port Hawkesbury

The Municipality of the County of Inverness is seeking one (1) member of the public to serve on the Joint Police Advisory Board for the Municipality of the County of Inverness, the Town of Mulgrave, and the Town of Port Hawkesbury, (the “Joint Police Advisory Board”). The appointment shall be for a term of 4 (four) years.

The purpose of the Joint Police Advisory Board is to provide advice to the Councils of the Municipality of the County of Inverness, the Town of Mulgrave, and the Town of Port Hawkesbury in relation to the enforcement of law, the maintenance of law and order, and the prevention of crime in their respective municipal units.

Volunteer Qualifications:

Resident of the Municipality of the County of Inverness for at least the last six (6) months before making an application and must continue to be a resident of the Municipality throughout the term of the appointment (Note: Councillors and employees of the Municipality of the County of Inverness, the Town of Mulgrave, or the Town of Port Hawkesbury are ineligible);
Considerable knowledge of community issues and an understanding of policing values and governance;
Good character;
At least 18 years of age;
Consent to criminal and background checks (Note: an applicant will be ineligible if criminal and background checks show that the applicant has been convicted of any criminal offence or has been or is the subject of a disciplinary proceeding in any jurisdiction that, in the opinion of the Council of the Municipality of the County of Inverness, would reasonably be expected to have a negative impact on their acting as a member of the Joint Police Advisory Board);
Willingness to:
make the commitment of time and effort required to carry out responsibilities of the Joint Police Advisory Board; and
take the oath of office or affirmation and abide by the code of conduct required by the Police Act and its regulations;
All members of the Board shall serve without pay; and
Members must not be ineligible for an appointment pursuant to the Municipality’s Public Appointment Policy.

Applications will be received until Friday, October 1, 2021 at 4pm.

To submit this application:

Mail to:

Municipality of the County of Inverness

c/o Debbie Nicholson, Joint Police Advisory Board

P.O. Box 179

Port Hood, Nova Scotia

B0E 2W0

Municipal Water/Wastewater Operator Recognized with Prestigious Award

PORT HOOD, N.S. – Providing clean, safe drinking water is a critical aspect for protecting public health, and it takes a team of dedicated operations staff to meet water quality standards and regulatory requirements. As a hard-working member of the Municipal team that provides this service, Water/Wastewater Operator Mark Copley has been presented with the Operational Excellence Award for Drinking Water Operations. The accolade, awarded annually by the Maritime Provinces Water & Wastewater Association (MPWWA), was presented to Mr. Copley ‘In Recognition of Dedication to Operational Decision-Making, Assistance to Co-Workers and Community Involvement’.

Municipal Council presented the plaque from the Maritime Provinces Water & Wastewater Association to Mr. Copley during the September 2^nd Regular Council Meeting as well as congratulated him on his achievements.

As a Municipal team member since July 2012 and a Senior Water/Wastewater Operator since October 2020, Mr. Copley has been involved with operating water treatment facilities throughout the County in Chéticamp, Inverness, Mabou, Port Hood, Judique, Port Hastings and Whycocomagh. He monitors the operation of all treatment facilities, both on-site and remotely as required to ensure proper operations, performs water quality tests, submits samples to accredited labs as required and works with management to address facility maintenance and treatment needs. His experience and ability to effectively transfer knowledge to other co-workers is invaluable and helps ensure the safety and cleanliness of drinking water across the Municipality. Along with his commitment to his work in service of Inverness County residents, Mr. Copley is also an active volunteer in the community of Inverness.

“[Mr. Copley] regularly provides valuable input with management regarding major decisions related to drinking water facility operations, and he’s a well-liked and valuable citizen throughout the County,” said Alan Benninger, regional representative for the MPWWA. “Operators like Mark work hard behind the scenes in their communities and he is very worthy of this award.”

“Council is proud of the hard work and dedication Mark has shown in his role. This recognition is well-deserved,” said Warden Laurie Cranton.

The MPWWA is an operator-based organization with over 850 members who are dedicated in their efforts to provide the communities they serve with drinking water and wastewater services that are protective of public health and the environment.

Water Conservation Order: Community of Inverness

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO USERS OF THE INVERNESS WATER SYSTEM

Due to water consumption outpacing production in the community of Inverness, the Municipality of the County of Inverness is asking users of the Inverness Water System to continue to make diligent efforts to conserve water.

To conserve water, please:

– Take shorter showers and do not take baths;

– Do not water your garden or lawn;

– Do not wash your vehicle or boat;

– Do not let your faucet run when washing or rinsing;

– Avoid washing clothes as much as possible;

– Keep a bottle of water in the fridge to avoid letting water run to obtain a cold drink;

– Flush your toilet less often.

To increase water production, the Municipality is working to bring a new production well online in the community of Inverness. In the meantime, please make water conservation a daily practice.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Please share this important message with any friends, neighbours, seniors and visitors who may not read this.