Annapolis Royal

The committee reviewed the Q4 operating, capital, and water utility budgets. Key actions included the approval of an extension to the pump house for the Friends of the Annapolis Pool Society, the authorization of a temporary borrowing resolution for Valley Waste capital projects, and the recommendation of various tax reductions for non-profit organizations and seasonal businesses, alongside tax write-offs for town-owned properties. The meeting also addressed the appointment of representatives to the joint Annapolis County accessibility and inclusion committees, the initiation of a communication plan task team, and a grant application for the Community Climate Adaption Fund. Additionally, the members discussed the upcoming annual review of the Strategic Plan and the nomination process for the Provincial Volunteer of the Year award.

The committee reviewed and recommended approval for a projecting wall sign application at 208 St George Street, contingent upon compliance with the Land Use By-Law. Additionally, the committee discussed the March 2026 financial report, which concluded with a year-end balance of $1.8 million, and held a discussion regarding potential future planning options.

The meeting included public input regarding the decision to discontinue the live-streaming of Council meetings, with the Council ultimately approving a move to audio recording and password-protecting existing archives as an interim measure. Key business included the repeal of the Grants for Encouraging New and Interesting Events and Projects to Improve Quality of Life policies, approval of a revised Fines and Fees policy, and the authorization of a development agreement for an accessory structure at 46 Drury Lane. Additionally, heritage approvals were granted for several properties, and the Council reviewed reports from committees, including the Audit Committee and Regional Emergency Management Office.

The Committee discussed two heritage approval applications. The first involved a retroactive request for window replacement at 800 St. George Street, and the second concerned changing roofing materials to metal at 209 St. George Street; both were recommended to Council. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding the need for a process to better notify new owners of heritage property rules, and the committee reviewed the April 2026 report.

The meeting involved the second and final reading of the Non-Profit Organization Property Tax By-law #205. Key discussions focused on updating the by-law's schedule to remove the Historical Association of Annapolis Royal due to ineligibility and to add the Annapolis Royal Haul Up Association, which meets the current eligibility requirements.