Victoria County

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Published: Wednesday, 05 August 2020 09:00

Municipal Notices

The next meeting of Victoria County Municipal Council will be held on Monday, August 10, 2020, beginning at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom Teleconferencing.

DRAFT AGENDA

Call to Order

Approval of Agenda

St. Ann's Bay Time Bank Presentation - Jitka Zgola

Waterfront Baddeck Presentation - Adam Langley and Peter Bigelow, Development Nova Scotia and Bill Marchant, Waterfront Baddeck

Approval of Minutes - July 27, 2020

Old Business

New Business

Taxation Update

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Items/Concerns

Notice of Motions

District Concerns

Committee Reports

By-Law/Policy Review

Correspondence

Adjourn

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Published: Wednesday, 29 July 2020 13:38

MASKS MANDATORY

By order of the provincial government, non-medical masks are mandatory beginning July 31, 2020. All visitors to any municipal Victoria County site are required to wear a mask.

In addition to wearing a mask, please continue these very important Covid-19 safety measures:

• Maintain a 6 foot distance between people
• Wash hand frequently
• Follow cough & sneeze etiquette
• If sick, stay home

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Published: Tuesday, 28 July 2020 09:59

Council Update – July 27, 2020
• Cape Breton Partnership updated council on their work and special projects they have undertaken in light of Covid-19.
• Mobi mats and chairs will be delivered to Parks Canada soon. These tools – a mat that runs over sandy beaches and an immersible chair, increase accessibility to our beaches for people with mobility issues.
• The washroom at the Gaelic College is completed and is now open.
• Victoria County Transit service will return August 4, with limited service & new Covid protocols.
• Nomination Day for October’s municipal elections is September 8.
• Council will contact TIR regarding roadwork required around the county, including a deep pothole on Dunn Road, dust control at the construction site on Cape Smokey, shoreline erosion in Dingwall and roadside trimming.
• Council will look for clarity from the Village of Baddeck following its request to include the Victoria County in a review of how it governs.
• The municipality is beginning to feel the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic as the tax payments are lower than usual at this time of year. Residents and businesses who may be facing uncertain futures are encouraged to apply for the Property Tax Installment Program. Applications close for this one-time program September 30, 2020. For more information on this program, contact the Tax Department (902-295-3231) or visit our website at www.victoriacounty.com.

Council minutes are posted here the day following the meeting (during the COVID-19 pandemic). Find more council minutes here: https://www.victoriacounty.com/2020-council-minutes.html
The next session is Monday, August 10, 2020, beginning at 5 pm. The session will be conducted via Zoom and live-streamed on Facebook. The video will be posted at www.victoriacounty.com the following day.

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Published: Tuesday, 28 July 2020 08:29

Public Works Tenders

Tender Name: VICT-RFP-06 – RFP for Scrap Metal Recycling Services

Description: The Municipality of the County of Victoria invites quotations from qualified parties for the removal of scrap metal located at the Baddeck Waste Management Facility, 445 Old Margaree Rd., Baddeck, NS and Dingwall Transfer Station, 99 Dump Rd., Dingwall, NS.

Instructions: RFP’s are to be returned to the Municipal office at:
495 Chebucto St.
P.O. Box 370
Baddeck, NS
B0E 1B0
Attn: Robert Dauphine, Director of Public Works

in a sealed envelope clearly marked, “VICT-RFP-06 – RFP for Scrap Metal Recycling” and are to be received no later than 3:00 pm local time, August 13th, 2020.
Emailed submissions are acceptable whereas faxed bids will not be accepted. Submissions are to be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Tender documents can be viewed and obtained by visiting: https://procurement.novascotia.ca/ns-tenders.aspx

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Tender Name: VICT-RFP-07 – Neil’s Harbour WTP – Membrane Treatment System Pre-Selection Quotation for Equipment

Description: This quotation includes requirements for the supply of a membrane treatment system to be installed in an expansion of the existing water treatment plant located at 6105 New Haven Rd., Neil’s Harbour, Victoria County, NS.

Instructions: Forward quotation submission to the Owner via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Quotations must be forwarded to the Owner no later than 3:00 pm, local time on August 20th, 2020.

All questions relating to the terms and conditions or the technical specifications of this quotation document shall be directed to the Consultant, Ben Bickerton, by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Tender documents can be viewed and obtained by visiting: https://procurement.novascotia.ca/ns-tenders.aspx

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Published: Sunday, 26 July 2020 02:25

VICTORIA COUNTY TRANSIT SERVICE RETURNS with limited service

The bus is back August 4th!

Read more here: VCT News Release

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Published: Thursday, 23 July 2020 11:53

Victoria County Low Income Tax Exemption Frequently Asked Questions

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Published: Thursday, 16 July 2020 13:44

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Published: Wednesday, 08 July 2020 17:03

Municipal Council recently passed the 2020-2021 Victoria County Budget.

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Victoria County Water Utility

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Published: Wednesday, 08 July 2020 16:33

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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/