Region of Queens Municipality
Region of Queens Municipality
April 4, 2023: A contractor will be conducting water utility flow testing this morning throughout Liverpool. Water Utility customers may experience temporary loss of pressure and discoloured water during this time. If customers experience discoloured water customers should flush their cold water tap until normal conditions are restored.
We thank customers for their patience.
** Please Note:
The Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, April 3, 2023 has been cancelled.
April 3, 2023.
There will be a Special meeting of Region of Queens Council held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in the Region’s Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool. The purpose of this meeting is to deal with an In-Camera item.
An agenda will be posed on this website.
Brooklyn Cemetery Committee
On March 30, 2023, eligible voters in Assessment Districts 5 and 6 were given an opportunity to vote on a request from Brooklyn Cemetery Committee to levy a 1.5 cent per $100 of assessment on all assessment accounts in Assessment Districts 5 and 6 for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The vote is not binding.
The results of the vote are as follows:
YES – 122
NO – 34
Rejected and Spoiled Ballots – 0
Total Voters Casting a Ballot – 156
Brooklyn Recreation Committee
On March 30, 2023, eligible voters in Assessment Districts 5 and 6 were given an opportunity to vote on a request from Brooklyn Recreation Committee to levy a 4 cent per $100 of assessment on all assessment accounts in Assessment Districts 5 and 6 for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The vote is not binding.
The results of the vote are as follows:
YES – 125
NO – 31
Rejected and Spoiled Ballots – 0
Total Voters Casting a Ballot – 156
April is Autism Acceptance Month in Nova Scotia. In observance of this important month, the Autism Nova Scotia flag will be flown on the Special Purpose Flagpole at Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, NS from March 31 – April 7, 2023.
As well, April is World Autism Month, and World Autism Awareness Day is April 2. In Nova Scotia, there are over 20,000 individuals living on the spectrum.
Autism Nova Scotia has 11 Chapters throughout the province (including the South Shore Chapter), and offers vital supports and services to the autism community to build understanding, acceptance, and inclusion through leadership, advocacy, education, training, and programming.
Learn more: https://autismnovascotia.ca
TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality, on Tuesday March 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers of the Municipal Administration building, 249 White Point Road in Liverpool NS., will hold a Public Hearing on Council’s intention to enter into a development agreement. The development agreement would allow for a three (3) unit fixed-roof overnight accommodation on property identified as PID# 70260948 and located on Beach Meadows Beach Road in Beach Meadows.
Any interested persons who wish to speak on this matter are invited to attend and make their opinions known to Council. Written submissions will be presented at the Hearing, and must be delivered to the Municipal Office at least two (2) business days prior to the time of the Hearing.
A copy of the proposed Policy, development agreement and accompanying report are available at the Office of the Planning and Development Department in the Municipal Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Dated : March 8, 2023
Mike MacLeod,
Director of Planning and Development
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REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROPOSED BYLAW
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Region of Queens Municipality intends to consider the following bylaw at its regular meeting of Council to be held on March 28th, 2023 at the Council Chambers, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS at 6:00pm:
A BYLAW RESPECTING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Object: To approve A Bylaw Respecting Emergency Management that will allow for the effective and coordinated response and management to a State of Local Emergency.
A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected or obtained at the Region Office on 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Eric J. Levy
Municipal Clerk
A series of budget meetings were held over the past several weeks to discuss the 2023/2024 fiscal budget for Region of Queens Municipality. The budget will be brought forward for approval at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at West Queens Community centre, Riverhead Road, Port Mouton. All are welcome to attend. Council invites residents to attend to learn about the budget, and where Council is considering making investments in 2023 – 2024.
The video of the fifth meeting to discuss the budgets for the 2023-2024 fiscal year for Region of Queens Municipality has been uploaded to our YouTube channel. This is the link to the meeting, which was held April 19, 2023: https://youtu.be/PRZzG2ndaEE
The video recordings of the first budget meeting, held March 3, 2023, regarding Region of Queens Municipality’s Budget Deliberations for the 2023/2024 fiscal year have been posted on our YouTube channel. Please note, that as the meeting was a long meeting, it was uploaded as two separate videos – the video of the first half of the meeting is here: https://youtu.be/SR_rPVGu9Ks and the second half of the meeting is here: https://youtu.be/UWa9tC5ZRpQ
The video of the second budget meeting, held March 9, 2023, regarding Region of Queens Municipality’s budget deliberations for the 2023/2024 fiscal year has been posted on our YouTube channel. This is the link to watch the second meeting: https://youtu.be/oImAlte2C38
The video of the third meeting to discuss the budgets for the 2023-2024 fiscal year for Region of Queens Municipality has been uploaded to our YouTube channel. This is the link to the third meeting, which was held March 21, 2023: https://youtu.be/C6exqihW04M
The video of the fourth meeting to discuss the budgets for the 2023-2024 fiscal year for Region of Queens Municipality has been uploaded to our YouTube channel. This is the link to the fourth meeting, which was held March 28, 2023: https://youtu.be/g9flCg7whGY
** Please Note: The Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March 6, 2023, has been rescheduled to Monday, March 13, 2023. The time and location will remain the same: 7 p.m. in Council Chamber, Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, NS.
March 2, 2023, 4:04 p.m: In anticipation of the snowfall that is expected overnight and the resulting road conditions in the early morning hours, the administration building of Region of Queens Municipality, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, will have a delayed opening on Friday, March 3, 2023. The offices will open at 10 a.m.
Winter Parking Restrictions in Liverpool
Motorists are reminded that Winter Parking restrictions are now in place. Section 139 of the Motor Vehicle Act states that vehicles may not park or interfere in any way with snow removal or sanding/salting, and that those who do, may be towed at the owners expense.
Please be advised that vehicles parked on the roads, at parking meters or public parking lots in Liverpool will be towed if they impede winter maintenance.
Parking Restrictions on Provinical Roadways
Motorists are reminded that the Provincial Winter Parking Ban is in effect. Any Queens County roads located outside of Liverpool are the responsibility of Nova Scotia Public Works. If you have questions, please reference the snow plow tracker at http://novascotia.ca/tran/winter to check on progress, or call Nova Scotia Public Works Operations Contact Centre toll free at 1-844-696-7737.
Feb. 13, 2023, 3:40 p.m.: Due to deteriorating weather conditions resulting from the snow storm in the forecast, and for the safety of staff and those who use the facility, please note that Queens Place Emera Centre will close today (February 13, 2023) at 5:00 p.m. Our plan is to reopen on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 for regular hours, however, please check our Facebook page and the website for update, in the event this changes.
Stay safe everyone.
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Feb. 13, 2023, 12:57 p.m.: A Snowfall Warning has been issued by Environment Canada for snowfall expected late this afternoon and overnight Monday evening. Following is the information posted on their website for Queens County:
“Significant snowfall is expected. Total snowfall: 15 to 25 cm. The snow will be wet in nature when it starts. However, as temperatures fall tonight, drier snow and blowing snow over exposed areas can be expected.
The main area of snow is expected to end overnight tonight. However, flurries and strong northerly winds Tuesday morning may give areas of blowing snow and poor visibility during the morning commute.
Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.
Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.”
Stay informed by following the updates on the Environment Canada Weather Alerts page: https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?ns4
#staysafe #BePrepared #winterstorm
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