Committee of Council · Regular
January 19, 2026
Committee of the Whole
16:00
7 present · 0 absent
Staff & officers present
Andrew Fisher Director, Planning & Economic Development — Angela Ryan Bourgeois Director, Operations — Cindy Brown Administrative Assistant — Denise Smith Finance Manager — Dwayne Pike Chief, Police Services — Greg Jones Director, Fire Services — Jason MacDonald Chief Administrative Officer — Jeff Bacon Economic Development Officer — Kim Jones Deputy Chief Administrative Officer — Krista Crossman Director, Human Resources — Lori O'Connell Marketing & Communications Officer — Natalie LeBlanc Municipal Clerk — Sarah Wilson Director, Finance — Sean Payne Marketing & Communications Officer —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: That the agenda be approved as circulated.
- · Motion 2 added: To approve the consent agenda with the removal of items 3.2 Affordable Housing Fee Forgiveness Policy and 4.1 Corporate Services Monthly Report.
- · Motion 3 added: That Council forward to the January 26, 2026, regular meeting, approval for the Amherst Curling Club to carry over into 2026 the 2025 Community Support Grant in the amount of $8,000.
- · Motion 4 added: That Council direct staff to: 1. Develop detailed eligibility criteria for permanent banner recognition at Town Facilities; 2. Establish a formal, merit-based application and review process for nominations; 3. Draft a terms of reference fo…
- · Motion 5 added: That Council direct staff to prepare a new Public Street Contribution Policy for the Town of Amherst that: 1. Establishes a municipal contribution of up to $1,500 per linear metre of new public street constructed and accepted by the Town; …
- · Motion 6 added: That staff be directed to take the following steps listed below for the ATV trail on the Western Route Exit 3 starting at Eddy Street continuing onto Lawrence Street, Erncliffe Street, Sackville Road through the Amherst Sod roads onto Tupp…
- · Motion 7 added: That Council forward to the January 26, 2026, regular meeting, approval of the Requests for Proclamations and Flag Raising Ceremonies Policy as amended.
- · Motion 8 added: That Council forward to the January 26, 2026, regular meeting, approval of the request to receive a donation of $10,000 from the Dr. & Mrs. H.E. Christie Community Foundation to fund a corresponding grant of $10,000 to the Cumberland Count…
- · Motion 9 added: That Council forward to the January 26, 2026, regular meeting, approval of the proposed write off of uncollectible accounts in the amount of $44,334.07.
- · Motion 10 added: That Council defer this item to be discussed during budget deliberations.
- · Motion 11 added: To go into closed session pursuant to MGA 22(2)(f) litigation or potential litigation.
- · Motion 12 added: That the CAO be directed to inform the Library Director that Council agrees with expanding the composition of the Library Board by three members: one municipal councillor from Cumberland and two members at large to be appointed by the muni…
- · Motion 13 added: That Council forward to the January 26, 2026, regular meeting approval of the funding request from the YMCA of Cumberland in the amount of $9,000 to come from the Strategic Priority Reserve.
- · Motion 14 added: That Council forward to the January 26, 2026, regular meeting, the repeal of the Joint Councils Terms of Reference Policy 10350-27.
- · Motion 15 added: That Council direct staff to not send a letter to the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities expressing the lack of support for Strong Mayor Powers.
- · Motion 16 added: That staff be directed to review the Appointment of Members of Council to External Boards 10350-28, and the Council Committees Policy 10350-32 and bring amendments back to the February Committee of the Whole meeting for Council’s considera…
- · Motion 17 added: That staff be directed to undertake a comprehensive review of the Snow and Ice Management Policy and report back to Council no later than the March Committee of the Whole meeting.
- · Motion 18 added: That the Committee move into a Closed Session.
- · Motion 19 added: That staff be directed to continue and possibly build on the current program this summer, and further that the Mayor write a letter to the province outlining our need and desire for a larger presence at the VIC, potentially in conjunction …
- · Attendance added: Robert Small (present)
- · Attendance added: Charlie Chambers (present)
- · Attendance added: Hal Davidson (present)
- · Attendance added: Nic Furlong (present)
- · Attendance added: Terry McManaman (present)
- · Attendance added: Dwayne Ripley (present)
- · Attendance added: Kathy Wells (present)
- · Attendance added: Jason MacDonald (present)
- · Attendance added: Angela Ryan Bourgeois (present)
- · Attendance added: Andrew Fisher (present)
- · Attendance added: Dwayne Pike (present)
- · Attendance added: Greg Jones (present)
- · Attendance added: Kim Jones (present)
- · Attendance added: Krista Crossman (present)
- · Attendance added: Sarah Wilson (present)
- · Attendance added: Denise Smith (present)
- · Attendance added: Jeff Bacon (present)
- · Attendance added: Lori O'Connell (present)
- · Attendance added: Sean Payne (present)
- · Attendance added: Natalie LeBlanc (present)
- · Attendance added: Cindy Brown (present)