Age Friendly Community Committee
About the Committee
The Age Friendly Community Committee was originally established by Council in 2011 as a commitment to consulting with residents on the age-friendliness of the Town of Mahone Bay.
The overall purpose of the committee is to provide leadership, consultation and engagement activities in the process of making the Town of Mahone Bay an inclusive age-friendly community.
Committee Members: Councillor Penny Carver, Councillor Joe Feeney, Katherine McCarron, Crystal Berkeley, Greg Matear, Lisa Ali-Learning, Mary-Beth Eldridge, Joan Parks-Hubley, Francis Kangata
2020 Action Plan
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
The Age Friendly Community Committee was originally established by Council in 2011 as a commitment to consulting with residents on the age-friendliness of the Town of Mahone Bay.
The overall purpose of the committee is to provide leadership, consultation and engagement activities in the process of making the Town of Mahone Bay an inclusive age-friendly community.
Committee Members: Councillor Penny Carver, Councillor Joe Feeney, Katherine McCarron, Crystal Berkeley, Greg Matear, Lisa Ali-Learning, Mary-Beth Eldridge, Joan Parks-Hubley, Francis Kangata
2020 Action Plan
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
2020 Agendas and meeting minutes
Asset Management Committee
About the Committee
The overall purpose of the Asset Management Committee as determined by Council is to provide leadership and engagement activities to ensure public assets are managed in a proactive and sustainable manner for current and future generations.
Committee Members: Mayor David Devenne, Councillor Richard Nowe, Dylan Heide (CAO), Luke Wentzell (Manager of Finance), Lynn Hennigar, Norman Whynot, Scott Veinot, Aaron Collery, Danielle King
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
About the Committee
The overall purpose of the Asset Management Committee as determined by Council is to provide leadership and engagement activities to ensure public assets are managed in a proactive and sustainable manner for current and future generations.
Committee Members: Mayor David Devenne, Councillor Richard Nowe, Dylan Heide (CAO), Luke Wentzell (Manager of Finance), Lynn Hennigar, Norman Whynot, Scott Veinot, Aaron Collery, Danielle King
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
2020 Agendas and meeting minutes
Audit Committee
About the Committee
The Audit Committee is established to comply with the requirements of the Nova Scotia Municipal Government Act that the Town Council shall annually appoint an audit committee. The committee is responsible for duties such as reviewing financial statements, evaluation of internal control systems and reviews of adequacy of audits.
Committee Members: Mayor David Devenne, Council, Dylan Heide (CAO), Luke Wentzell (Manager of Finance), Scott Veinot, Bill Lewis
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
About the Committee
The Audit Committee is established to comply with the requirements of the Nova Scotia Municipal Government Act that the Town Council shall annually appoint an audit committee. The committee is responsible for duties such as reviewing financial statements, evaluation of internal control systems and reviews of adequacy of audits.
Committee Members: Mayor David Devenne, Council, Dylan Heide (CAO), Luke Wentzell (Manager of Finance), Scott Veinot, Bill Lewis
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
2020 Agendas and meeting minutes
2019 AGENDAS AND MEETING MINUTES
2018 AGENDAS AND MEETING MINUTES
Cemetery Committee
About the Committee
The Cemetery Committee is established through the Town’s Cemetery By-law. The committee’s responsibilities include approving title transfers of cemetery lots, setting criteria for memorials, approving changes placement of structures and objects in both of the Town’s cemeteries, establishing fees, rules and regulations by recommendation to Town Council and advising staff concerning the care of the cemeteries.
Committee Members: Councillor John Bain, Councillor Joe Feeney, Mayor David Devenne, Robert Morse, Bruce Veinotte
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
About the Committee
The Cemetery Committee is established through the Town’s Cemetery By-law. The committee’s responsibilities include approving title transfers of cemetery lots, setting criteria for memorials, approving changes placement of structures and objects in both of the Town’s cemeteries, establishing fees, rules and regulations by recommendation to Town Council and advising staff concerning the care of the cemeteries.
Committee Members: Councillor John Bain, Councillor Joe Feeney, Mayor David Devenne, Robert Morse, Bruce Veinotte
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
2020 Agendas and meeting minutes
2019 AGENDAS AND MEETING MINUTES
2018 AGENDAS AND MEETING MINUTES
2017 AGENDAS AND MEETING MINUTES
Economic Development Committee
About the Committee
The overall purpose of the Economic Development Committee, as determined by Council, is to provide leadership and engagement activities to promote the economic development of the Town of Mahone Bay.
Committee Members: Councillor John Bain, Councillor Colleen O’Neill, Lynn Hennigar, Annette St. Onge, Jeff Frampton, Danielle King, Ange Phillips
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
About the Committee
The overall purpose of the Economic Development Committee, as determined by Council, is to provide leadership and engagement activities to promote the economic development of the Town of Mahone Bay.
Committee Members: Councillor John Bain, Councillor Colleen O’Neill, Lynn Hennigar, Annette St. Onge, Jeff Frampton, Danielle King, Ange Phillips
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
2020 Agendas and meeting minutes
2019 AGENDAS AND MEETING MINUTES
2018 AGENDAS AND MEETING MINUTES
NO MEETINGS TO SHOW
Heritage Advisory Committee
About the Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is established under the Town’s Heritage Property By-law, pursuant to the Nova Scotia Heritage Property Act. The Committee is responsible for identifying potential heritage properties for registration, reviewing heritage applications and making recommendations to Council, reviewing applications to make changes to heritage properties and reviewing applications to de-register heritage properties.
Committee Members: Councillor Joe Feeney, Councillor Penny Carver, Greg Matear, Chris Berkeley, Bill DeGrace
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
Forms/Documents
Nomination for Registration as Municipal Heritage Property
Application to Alter the Exterior of a Municipally Registered Heritage Property
Heritage Incentive Program Description
Frequently Asked Questions About Buying Heritage Property
About the Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is established under the Town’s Heritage Property By-law, pursuant to the Nova Scotia Heritage Property Act. The Committee is responsible for identifying potential heritage properties for registration, reviewing heritage applications and making recommendations to Council, reviewing applications to make changes to heritage properties and reviewing applications to de-register heritage properties.
Committee Members: Councillor Joe Feeney, Councillor Penny Carver, Greg Matear, Chris Berkeley, Bill DeGrace
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
Forms/Documents
Nomination for Registration as Municipal Heritage Property
Application to Alter the Exterior of a Municipally Registered Heritage Property
Heritage Incentive Program Description
Frequently Asked Questions About Buying Heritage Property
2020 Agendas and meeting minutes
2019 AGENDAS AND MEETING MINUTES
2018 AGENDAS AND MEETING MINUTES
Planning Advisory Committee
About the Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is established under Section 200 of the Nova Scotia Municipal Government Act which provides that a municipality may, by policy, establish a Planning Advisory Committee.
The purpose of the committee is to advise Council respecting the preparation or amendment of planning documents and respecting planning matters generally.
Committee Members: Councillor Colleen O’Neill, Councillor Richard Nowe, Deputy Mayor Karl Nauss, Kristen Martell, John Biebesheimer, Annie Morrison, Francis Kangata
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
About the Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee is established under Section 200 of the Nova Scotia Municipal Government Act which provides that a municipality may, by policy, establish a Planning Advisory Committee.
The purpose of the committee is to advise Council respecting the preparation or amendment of planning documents and respecting planning matters generally.
Committee Members: Councillor Colleen O’Neill, Councillor Richard Nowe, Deputy Mayor Karl Nauss, Kristen Martell, John Biebesheimer, Annie Morrison, Francis Kangata
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
2020 Agendas and meeting minutes
2019 AGENDAS AND MEETING MINUTES
2017 AGENDAS AND MEETING MINUTES
Police Advisory Board
About the Committee
The Police Advisory Board is established to comply with the requirements of the Nova Scotia Police Act.
The function of an advisory board is to provide advice to Council in relation to the enforcement of law, the maintenance of law and order and the prevention of crime in the municipality, but the advisory board shall not exercise jurisdiction relating to complaints, discipline, personnel conduct or the internal management of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Committee Members: Mayor David Devenne, Councillor Joe Feeney, Councillor Richard Nowe, Aaron Collery, Bill Kowalski
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
About the Committee
The Police Advisory Board is established to comply with the requirements of the Nova Scotia Police Act.
The function of an advisory board is to provide advice to Council in relation to the enforcement of law, the maintenance of law and order and the prevention of crime in the municipality, but the advisory board shall not exercise jurisdiction relating to complaints, discipline, personnel conduct or the internal management of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Committee Members: Mayor David Devenne, Councillor Joe Feeney, Councillor Richard Nowe, Aaron Collery, Bill Kowalski
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
2020 Agendas and meeting minutes
2019 AGENDAS AND MEETING MINUTES
2018 AGENDAS AND MEETING MINUTES
NO MEETINGS TO SHOW
Watershed Advisory Committee
About the Committee
The Watershed Committee is established under the Nova Scotia Environment Act – Oakland Lake Watershed Protected Water Area.
The responsibilities of the committee include reviewing correspondence received from owners of properties within the Oakland Lake Watershed Protected Water Area, matters referred by Council and making recommendations to Council with respect to the Watershed Area.
Committee Members: Deputy Mayor Karl Nauss, Michael Ernst (Councillor, MODL), Byung Jun Kang, Jeff Merrill, Michael Allen, Meghan Rafferty (Water/Wastewater Operator)
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form
About the Committee
The Watershed Committee is established under the Nova Scotia Environment Act – Oakland Lake Watershed Protected Water Area.
The responsibilities of the committee include reviewing correspondence received from owners of properties within the Oakland Lake Watershed Protected Water Area, matters referred by Council and making recommendations to Council with respect to the Watershed Area.
Committee Members: Deputy Mayor Karl Nauss, Michael Ernst (Councillor, MODL), Byung Jun Kang, Jeff Merrill, Michael Allen, Meghan Rafferty (Water/Wastewater Operator)
Terms of Reference
Committee Application Form