TOWN OF LOCKEPORT
COUNCIL MEETING
FRIDAY OCTOBER 10, 2025, AT 1:00 P.M.
AGENDA
- Call to order
- Silence Electronic Devices
- Conflict of Interest
- Approval of Agenda, including additions or deletions
Staff Suggested Motion – That Council approve the agenda for the October 10, 2025, meeting with the following additions/deletions.
- Approval of Minutes
- Regular Council Meeting Minutes September 26, 2025
Staff Suggested Motion – That Council approve the Minutes from the Regular Council Meeting of September 26, 2025.
- Business arising from Previous Minutes
There was no business arising from the previous minutes.
- Community Forum (Open Mic)
- 20 Minutes Maximum
- Each resident is allowed a maximum of five minutes
- The resident is to speak directly to Council
- There will be no interaction by Council at this time
- If questions are posed by residents the question will be recorded to be researched
- Presentations
Sue Crosby – Playground Fundraising Committee – Phase Two
- Finance
- List of invoices already paid in the amount of $30,307.51 (Page 1-2)
- Financial Condition Indicators Highlights for 2023 – 2024 (Page 3-4)
- Trees on Howe Street
- Other Business
- Municipal Joint Services Board Steering Committee and Amalgamation Steering Committee (Page 5-6)
- Email from resident of Municipality of the District of Shelburne concerning bushes at corner of Hall and Locke Streets being a driving impairment. (Page 7)
- Email from Robin Smith for Mi’qmaw History Month Workshop in Shelburne (Page 8)
- Three TDAP bids for new Town website (Page 9-20)
- Climate Resilient Coastal Communities Update
- Council Reports
- Mayor Derek Amalfa (Page 21)
- Deputy Mayor Anna Chetwynd (Page 22)
- Recreation minutes from Aug 11 and September 8, 2025 meetings (Page 23-28)
- Councillor Craig Hillen (Page 29)
- September 16, 2025 draft minutes for Heritage and Tourism Committee (Page 30-34)
- September 23, 2025 draft minutes for Accessibility Advisory Committee (Page 35-35)
- Councillor Kevin Chetwynd (Page 36)
- Councillor Candace Malik (Page 37)
- September 2025 Western Counties Regional Library report and Board Meeting minutes (Page 38-46)
- Correspondence
- Information Only
- Date of next meeting
- October 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
- “In Camera”
- Adjournment
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Exciting News: Work Begins on Our New Playground!
The wait is over! Construction has officially started on the brand-new playground, and the transformation is underway. This exciting project marks the beginning of a vibrant fun new space.
This project is more than just a playground—it’s an investment in the community, providing a safe and fun space for all to enjoy.
Stay tuned for updates as the installation progresses. The countdown to laughter, adventure, and endless play has officially begun!
Thanks to Bill Crosby Photography for the aerial photo
Low Income Property Tax Exemption
To qualify for the Low-Income Property Tax Exemption, a property owner’s gross
income from all sources, including all persons of the same family residing within the
household as the applicant (taxpayer), for the preceding calendar year for which the
exemption is sought, is as follows:
$23,000 or less $150.00
$18,000 or less $300.00
$12,000 or less $500.00
Total income does not include War Veterans Pensions and Allowance. All other
income is included. The exemption is granted only in respect of property occupied by
the applicant ratepayer as their primary residence year-round. A copy of the
applicant’s previous year’s Income Tax Notice of Assessment is required.
To qualify for the exemption, a property owner’s previous year’s taxes must be paid
in full at the time of their application. Application forms will be available at the
Lockeport Town Office at 26 North Street, Lockeport.
 Property Tax Exemption Requirements 2025.pdf | [ ] | 87 kB |