Geoff Baker

The Council discussed and approved several departmental reports for December, including the Chief Administrative Officer, Fire Department, and Police Department statistical reports, as well as the Credit Union Centre report and the Mayor's report. In new business, the Council denied a request for donation to the Kensington-Bedford hockey exchange and awarded the playground equipment tender to Fundy Fencing with specific amendments. Additionally, an update was provided regarding the upcoming arrival of a sponsored refugee family.

The Council meeting covered various administrative and operational reports, including the adoption of the CAO report and statistical reports for the Fire and Police departments. The Credit Union Centre report and the Mayor's report were approved. The Council discussed updates from the Federation of Prince Edward Island Municipalities and the local Chamber of Commerce. Significant new business included the approval of an increase to the operating line of credit for the Town's General Account and the approval of a land variance request. Additionally, the Council declined a sponsorship request from the Kensington Area Minor Hockey Association due to budget constraints, noted the approval of a subdivision permit, and held an in-camera session regarding staffing and finance.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Town Council included adopting the agenda, addressing declarations of conflict of interest, reviewing reports from various departments (CAO, Fire, Police, Development Permits, and financial statements), and considering new business. Key new business items involved the second reading and formal adoption of the Development Control Bylaw Amendment (PID No 915322) and Official Plan Amendment, approval of several Development Permit applications, approval related to the Post Traumatic Growth Association sponsorship, and decisions regarding the ICIP - Broadway Street Water and Sewer Extension and Commercial Street Sidewalk Removal. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the appointment of an Electoral Officer and setting the date for a By-Election. The Water and Pollution Control Corporation meeting reviewed financial statements and approved expenditures for January 2021, effectively dissolving the corporation due to bylaw adoption. The council also approved the 2021/22 Town of Kensington Draft Financial Plan and associated property tax rates, approved operating lines of credit, addressed the Railyards Fence Replacement, and discussed the town's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting includes the adoption of the agenda, declaration of conflicts of interest, and public input sessions. Business items cover reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, Fire Department, Police Department, Development Permit Summary, and financial statements. New business focuses on Requests for Decisions concerning Kensington Police Service camera installation, a Development Permit Application for Kensington Country Store, and the Senior's Centre Paving Contract. Discussions in the Mayor's Report mentioned placing a "Coming Soon" sign for the Kensington Business Park, raising the Pride Flag, reviving the Junior Town Council program, and organizing a drive-thru event in lieu of the Harvest Festival Parade.

The agenda includes discussion of paver stone replacement at the town hall entrance, sidewalk repair and walkway replacement, and a proposed amendment to the Development Control Bylaw regarding accessory structures. Reports include those from the Chief Administrative Officer, Fire Department, Police Department, and various committees. Also discussed were requests for decisions on paver stone replacement, sidewalk repair, a bylaw amendment, lagoon upgrades, and development permit applications.