Here are the motions to recommend for the next Regular Council Meeting taking place on February 11, 2026.
Municipality of the District of Clare
MOTIONS TO RECOMMEND
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
PROPOSED BY Councillor Réanne Evans and SECONDED BY Councillor Réanne Cooper that the Council for the Municipality of the District of Clare recommend approving a grant of $10,000 to the CAPENÉ to assist with the costs associated with the construction of a new, inclusive and accessible playground for children aged 3 months to 5 years at the Baie Sainte-Marie School in Saulnierville and that these funds be taken from the Municipality’s 2026-27 Grants to Organizations Program, conditional upon confirmation of the balance of project funding.
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PROPOSED BY Councillor Carl Deveau and SECONDED BY Councillor Réanne Evans that the Council for the Municipality of the District of Clare recommend sending a letter to the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works asking them to reevaluate their brush cutting practices and to explore alternative methods that better balance safety requirements with environmental responsibility and community appearance.
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PROPOSED BY Deputy Warden Eric Pothier and SECONDED BY Councillor Nadine Comeau that the Council for the Municipality of the District of Clare recommend writing a letter in support of the project put forward by the Association des familles acadiennes de Port-Royal for the construction of a commemorative monument at the Fort Anne National Historic Site, in honor of the first Acadian parish in Port Royal.
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PROPOSED BY Councillor Carl Deveau and SECONDED BY Councillor Réanne Cooper that the Council for the Municipality of the District of Clare recommend purchasing a second radar speed sign from Absolute Traffic and Sign Solutions in the amount of $4,198.00 plus HST.
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PROPOSED BY Deputy Warden Eric Pothier and SECONDED BY Councillor Nadine Comeau that the Council for the Municipality of the District of Clare recommend writing a letter in support of the Salmon River Fire Department’s application to the Community ACCESS-Ability Program, for funding to assist with the installation of accessible door openers at the Salmon River Fire Hall.
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PROPOSED BY Councillor Steven Comeau and SECONDED BY Councillor Réanne Evans that the Council for the Municipality of the District of Clare, in accordance with section 134 (3) of the Municipal Government Act of Nova Scotia, recommend deferring tax sale proceedings for AAN #01204181 for six months, as per the agreed upon tax payment arrangement.
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