Victoria County

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Published: Tuesday, 30 June 2020 15:54

Proposed Amendments to the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations

The proposed amendments will require all new restaurants and spaces within existing buildings that are converted to restaurants (as defined within the Food Safety Regulations made under Section 105 of the Health Protection Act) to be constructed completely barrier-free in accordance with the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations, including an accessible path of entry from the street level into and throughout the restaurant, and accessible washroom facilities.

The Office of the Fire Marshal is now engaging in a 45-day public notice period beginning June 27, 2020 and finishing on August 12, 2020.

Written comments on the proposed amendments to the Regulations are welcome on
or before August 12, 2020 and should be forwarded to:
Joe Rogers
Building Code Coordinator
Office of the Fire Marshal
P.O. Box 231
Halifax Central
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2M4

The public may access the proposed regulation at: https://novascotia.ca/building-code-regulations-consultation/

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Published: Tuesday, 30 June 2020 09:00

Municipal Notices

VICTORIA COUNTY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL  

The next meeting of Victoria County Municipal Council will be held on Monday, July 6, 2020, beginning at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom teleconferencing and livestreamed on Facebook.

Draft Agenda

Call to Order/Approval of Agenda

Destination Cape Breton Association Presentation - Terry Smith, CEO

Victoria Couny Memorial Hospital Presentation - Christine Hines, Facility Manager

Approval of Victoria County Municipal Council Minutes - June 15, 2020

Old Business/New Business

Taxation Update

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Concerns/Items

Notice of Motions

District Concerns

Committee Reports

By-Law/Policy Review

Correspondence

Adjourn

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Prior to Council on July 6, 2020, there will be two Public Hearings on proposed by-laws held via Zoom.  The draft by-laws can be viewed on the County website at www.victoriacounty.com.  The Public Hearing on the Water Supply or Septic Upgrade Lending Program By-law is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.  The Electronic Voting By-Law Public Hearing is scheduled  for 4:30 p.m.  

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Published: Monday, 29 June 2020 16:01

You may notice a slight change at our Baddeck site. The Jim Bradley Recycling Depot was officially unveiled by Mr. Jimmy Bradley himself this morning. He has collected more than 877,100 plastic refundable bottles and raised more than $43,000 for charities. Jimmy Bradley is a rock star recycler and an all-round good person. Congratulations Jimmy! And thank you for all that you do!

Jim Bradley Recycling Depot News Release

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Published: Monday, 29 June 2020 13:08

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Published: Friday, 26 June 2020 14:39

The Municipality of the County of Victoria is revamping its pre-authorized payment (PAP) options! We are offering our residents the ability to have their tax and/or water bill payments made by pre-authorized bank debit.
The PAP plan offers you the convenience of having no cheques to write, no worries about overdue payments, and no physical contact at your bank or municipal office. Enrolment in the plan is free and there are no service charges. Contest closes September 1, 2020. Draw date September 4, 2020.

More information on PAP Options & Contest rules

Pre-Authorized Payment Fillable Form

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Published: Wednesday, 24 June 2020 16:06

Please note the following TWO draft bylaw final readings:

NOTICE OF SECOND (FINAL) READING A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE VOTING BY TELEPHONE/INTERNET

Please take notice that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Victoria intends to consider, and if deemed advisable, adopt by way of second reading, a “By-Law to Authorize the Voting by Telephone/Internet” for the 2020 Municipal Elections at the regular Council meeting to be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020.

The object of this by-law is to provide authorization for the electors of the Municipality of the County of Victoria to use an alternative voting method, such as voting by telephone, via Internet, or by other electronic means for the advanced voting period and on Election Day, October 17, 2020.

Copies of the proposed by-law may be inspected by interested persons at the Court House, 495 Chebucto Street, Baddeck, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, (by appointment only) excluding Statutory Holidays or by visiting the County website at www.victoriacounty.com.

The public are invited to make any written or oral presentations at the Public Hearing to be held on:

• Monday, July 6, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom teleconferencing
  (by appointment only)

Dated at Baddeck, in the County of Victoria, Province of Nova Scotia, this 20th day of June, 2020.

Leanne MacEachen
Chief Administrative Officer

Published in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Section 168.

Electronic Voting Draft Bylaw

NOTICE OF SECOND (FINAL) READING
WATER SUPPLY OR SEPTIC UPGRADE LENDING PROGRAM BY-LAW

Please take notice that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Victoria intends to consider, and if deemed advisable, adopt by way of second reading, a Water Supply or Septic Upgrade Lending Program By-Law at the regular Council meeting to be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020.

The object of this by-law is to provide financing to eligible property owners for improving the supply of potable water and installing/replacing/repairing septic systems to properties within the Municipality.

Copies of the proposed by-law may be inspected by interested persons at the Court House, 495 Chebucto Street, Baddeck, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (by appointment only), excluding Statutory Holidays or by visiting the County website at www.victoriacounty.com.

The public are invited to make any written or oral presentations at the Public Hearing to be held on:

• Monday, July 6, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom teleconferencing
  (by appointment only)

Dated at Baddeck, in the County of Victoria, Province of Nova Scotia, this 20th day of June, 2020.

Leanne MacEachen
Chief Administrative Officer

Published in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Section 168.

Water Supply/Septic Lending Program Bylaw Draft

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Published: Wednesday, 24 June 2020 15:31

Survey closes July 31, 2020. Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VCActiveLiving

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Published: Wednesday, 24 June 2020 10:38

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Published: Tuesday, 23 June 2020 15:39

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Published: Tuesday, 23 June 2020 13:31

Geotechnical RFQ Ingonish

The Municipality of the Co. of Victoria is planning on extending its Municipal water system at Ingonish Ferry approximately 1400m from Barron Road to 38696 Cabot Trial. The Municipality is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to carry out a geotechnical investigation in Ingonish Ferry at the 2 locations that the Ingonish River crosses the Cabot Trail.

Ingonish Beach Water Extention RFQ

Electronic submissions must be submitted by 2pm on July 6, 2020 to:

Robert Dauphinee, Director of Public Works 

Ph: 902-295-3144

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