Heather McKenna

The council meeting addressed various operational and financial matters for the town, including ice and gym fee schedule updates for the Wellness Centre and the approval of a donation from PEI Mutual to the Fire Department. Planning and development items were reviewed, such as commercial development applications for Harbourview Drive, demolition and development projects for Seawalk Park, and signage approvals for the Watermark Theatre. Additionally, reports from the Wellness Centre GM, CAO, and Fire Chief were discussed, along with a liquor license change request for Tide and Tales and correspondence regarding a community history video project.

The council discussed various reports, including the Wellness Centre GM, CAO, and Fire Chief reports. Key actions included approving a Refrigeration and HVAC service contract for the Wellness Centre, formally adopting a zoning bylaw amendment for a development on Simon Drive, and awarding a contract for the Seawalk Park Boardwalk Replacement Project. Furthermore, the council addressed rural transit, a development request for a commercial property, a potential Tourist Accommodation levy, and a proposed tree planting bylaw. A partnership proposal for a community history video project was also reviewed.

The council reviewed and approved the 2026/2027 budgets for the town, the Eliyahu Wellness Centre, the sewer and water utility, and the fire department, alongside the 5-year capital plan and various tax rates. Additionally, the council discussed a request regarding a food premises license for a local restaurant and determined that while they have no objections, they lack the jurisdictional authority to issue such a license.

The council reviewed and approved a commercial development application for an ice cream shop, subject to conditions including the submission of a stormwater assessment and the imposition of a fine for commencing development without a permit. Additionally, the council approved a development application for a storage shed at a multi-family dwelling. The council also formalized the appointment of a new Development Officer.

The council reviewed various operational reports, including updates from the Wellness Centre Operations Manager, the CAO, and the Fire Chief. Committee reports covered the Sewer and Water Utility Board, Planning Board, Recreation and Events Committee, Wellness Centre Advisory Committee, and the Finance and Infrastructure Committee. The council approved the five-year renewal of a town loan. Additionally, the council addressed new business regarding a legal review of zoning bylaws concerning tourist accommodations, instructing the CAO to limit approvals to properties within the commercial zone.