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.

BROAD COVE BANKS RD & SIGHT POINT: Boil Order Lifted

The Municipality of the County of Inverness would like to inform all residents of Broad Cove Banks Road and Sight Point that the boil water advisory is no longer in effect and they are free to consume water without boiling it.

It is still necessary to conserve water at this time.

The Municipality apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused and thanks you for your understanding and cooperation during this process.

Please share this information with neighbours, friends, and those who may not receive this notice such as seniors or those living alone.

BROAD COVE BANKS ROAD AND SIGHT POINT – BOIL ORDER ADVISORY

Please be informed that residents of Broad Cove Banks Road and Sight Point are currently under a boil water advisory as a public health preventative action. The boil order is required as a precaution due to the loss of water in the waterline that supplies the Broad Cove Banks Road and Sight Point areas. The boil order will remain in place until water is restored and all sampling has been completed.

Users and residents of the Broad Cove Banks Road and Sight Point areas and are advised to following preventive measures when using water to ensure its safety prior to consumption and use:

• Bring tap water to a rolling boil and maintain for a minimum of 1-2 minutes

• Cool water before using for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and preparing beverages and food.

Please share widely with neighbours, friends, visitors, and members of vulnerable populations such as seniors who may be living alone.

Please note that work is underway to restore water and repressurize the waterline suppling the Broad Cove Banks Road and Sight Points areas. This notice is being issued in advance of water restoration to keep the public advised of this important public safety measure that is required once water service is restored.

For further information please contact 902-258-5048.

Notice of (Virtual) Public Hearing & Second Reading: Vending By-Law

NOTICE OF (VIRTUAL) PUBLIC HEARING & SECOND READING

Proposed Adoption of By-Law and Policy for the

Municipality of the County of Inverness

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Municipality of the County of Inverness will consider adopting the following by-law and policy:

By-Law No. 51:

VENDING BY-LAW

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Vending Permit Fees Policy

By-Law No. 51: VENDING BY-LAW and the Vending Permit Fees Policy will be presented to the Council for Public Hearing as well as Second and Final Reading on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 1:30pm by Zoom video conference.

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.

The purpose of the Vending Permit Fees Policy is to establish the fees to be paid to the Municipality for a Permit issued pursuant to By-Law No. 51: VENDING BY-LAW.

The Council will receive written and oral submissions concerning the above By-Law and Policy (in favour or opposition) at the above-noted Public Hearing. Written submissions and registration for oral submissions must be received by the Municipality no later than 9:00am on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Written submissions must be sent to the Municipality by email at: Debbie.Nicholson@invernesscounty.ca or by mail at: 375 Main St., Port Hood, NS, BOE 2W0. Registration for oral submissions must be made by phoning: 902-787-3501 or by emailing: Debbie.Nicholson@invernesscounty.ca

Since participation in the meeting will be via an online meeting platform, please call 902-787-3501 prior to August 5, 2021, and you will be issued a link with directions on how to participate.

Copies of By-Law No. 51: VENDING BY-LAW and the Vending Permit Fees Policy can be inspected online by clicking By-Law 51 – Vending By-Law and Vending Permit Fees Policy 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.

Notice of Approval: By-Law to Amend By-Law 30: Capital Cost of Sewer & Water

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. 50:

BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 30: CAPITAL COST OF SEWER & WATER CONSTRUCTION

The above By-Law amends “By-Law 30: Capital Cost of Sewer & Water Construction”. The purpose of this amendment is to add section 14(n) to “By-Law 30: Capital Cost of Sewer & Water Construction”, which reads: “In the area served by the Inverness Sewer and Water system, namely Maple Street, the frontage rate is hereby set at $28.01 per lineal foot for sewer and water.”

Second Reading and adoption was given to By-Law No. 50: BY-LAW TO AMEND

BY-LAW 30: CAPITAL COST OF SEWER & WATER CONSTRUCTION at the Regular Meeting of Council on June 30, 2021.

A copy of By-Law No. 50: BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 30: CAPITAL COST OF

SEWER & WATER CONSTRUCTION may be read 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 902-787-3500.

Conservation Notice for Users of the Inverness County Water Utility

The Municipality of the County of Inverness is requesting that all users of the Municipal water systems work together to conserve water. June has been a mostly hot, dry month and we are now just entering the peak of hot and dry conditions. The Municipality is also expecting a rise in tourism within the area this summer.

To conserve water, please follow these tips diligently:

• Watering your lawns and washing your vehicles are luxuries and should be avoided during peak dry season.

• Water plants and flowers in the early morning to avoid evaporation.

• Use a rain barrel to collect any rain and use this to water the garden.

• Turn off the faucet while washing your hands or brushing your teeth.

• Take short showers instead of baths.

• Do laundry and run the dishwasher only when you have a full load.

• When washing dishes in the sink, have a basin of water to rinse the dishes rather than run the faucet for every dish.

• Keep a bottle of water in the fridge rather than let the faucet run to get cold water.

• Only flush the toilet when needed (if it’s yellow let it mellow, if it’s brown flush it down).

If you notice any wet spots on your lawn or roadway, or water in streets or ditches where there is usually no water, please contact the Municipality immediately. This could indicate a leak. Call 902-258-5048 or 902-258-5999.

The Municipality urges all residents to contact Summerhill at 1-833-621-0776 and set up a free home energy efficient visit. They can provide low flow showerheads, low flow aerators and a wrap for hot water piping as well as other heating and power efficient products at no cost.

Notice to residents and visitors of Port Hood

The Port Hood Wharf, Demolition and Stabilization Project is being mobilized. The work is set to begin on Tuesday June 22nd, with the delineation of the work site and installation of the environmental controls. To protect public health and safety, the contractor will be barricading off and closing the road to Sunset Beach. This is a temporary closure while the work is underway. Please be cautious and always stay away from restricted areas as the work progresses. This project is expected to be completed by July 26th. There are alternate access points to Sunset Beach that can be used throughout the construction period.

Municipal Council and staff thank you for your cooperation and support.

Notice of (Virtual) Public Hearing & 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 intends to consider adopting the following by-law:

By-Law No. 50:

BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 30: CAPITAL COST OF SEWER & WATER CONSTRUCTION

The above By-Law will amend By-Law 30: Capital Cost of Sewer & Water Construction. The purpose of this amendment is to add section 14(n) which reads: “In the area served by the Inverness Sewer and Water system, namely Maple Street, the frontage rate is hereby set at $28.01 per lineal foot for sewer and water.”

On June 3, 2021, the Council accepted First Reading of the above By-Law. The motion to adopt By-Law No. 50: BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 30: CAPITAL COST OF SEWER & WATER CONSTRUCTION will be presented to the Council for Public Hearing as well as Second and Final Reading at the Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 3:00pm by Zoom video conference.

The Council will receive written or oral submissions concerning the above By-Law (in favour or opposition) at the above-noted Public Hearing. Written submissions must be received by the Municipality no later than 12:00pm (noon) on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Written submissions must be sent to the Municipality by email at: Debbie.Nicholson@invernesscounty.ca or by mail at: 375 Main St., Port Hood, NS, BOE 2W0.

Please take notice that the Public Hearing will be held during a Regular Council Meeting at 3:00pm on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Since participation in the meeting will be via an online meeting platform please call 902-787-3501 prior to June 30, 2021, and you will be issued a link with directions on how to participate.

A copy of By-Law No. 50: BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 30: CAPITAL COST OF SEWER & WATER CONSTRUCTION can be inspected online by clicking this link 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.