Council notes
Annapolis County approves funds, updates election situation
Annapolis County’s municipal council dealt with numerous topics at its July 18 meeting, giving a municipal elections update, approving funds for the new school playground in Bridgetown, and has in various ways supported floating dock projects in Bridgetown and Annapolis Royal.
Following are highlights:
Election update
Municipal council approved the Tariff of Fees and Expenses in the amount of $26,826.52 relating to the 2016 municipal election on Oct. 15.
Two candidate information sessions were scheduled for July 21 at the municipal office in Annapolis Royal.
For more information on the municipal election, visit AnnapolisCounty.ca or contact Carolyn Young, returning officer, at 902-532-3136 or elections@annapoliscounty.ca
Tax receipts
The county will issue tax receipts to the list of donors who contributed to the Bridgetown Jubilee Park Floating Dock Project.
ARVFD funds
Council authorized the release of $20,000 from the Fire Services Capital Reserve to the Annapolis Royal Volunteer Fire Department to purchase wildlife protective gear.
The county also approved giving approximately $59,000 from the reserve to the North Queens Fire Association to make payment on its outstanding loan.
Grants
Council approved a $2,400 grant to the Royal Canadian Legion, Brach 21, Clementsport. The Annapolis Valley Regional School Board’s Bridgetown New Playground Committee will receive $25,000.
Support letter
Councillors agree to provide a letter supporting the ongoing work being done by the Age Advantage Association in relation to its application for New Horizons for Seniors - Community Based Projects funding.
Council will also provide a letter in support of Bear River’s Oakdene Centre project’s application of funds from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), subject to the municipality’s review of the application.
No meetings
Council has suspended all regular committee meetings in August. That does not include municipal council and does not prohibit holding special meetings or meetings usually required in August due to the nature of the committee.