This is to serve notice that the Council of the Town of Yarmouth, at its meeting on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, at 6:30 pm, at town hall, 400 Main Street, will consider and if deemed advisable approve the second readings for the following two (2) bylaws.
Written submissions with any questions, concerns or comments will be considered at the time of the readings. They may be delivered to town hall, or by emailing admin@townofyarmouth.ca.
1. Marketing Levy Bylaw
This reading involves a recommendation to repeal the Marketing and Promotions Levy Bylaw of January 1, 2007, and replace it with the “Marketing Levy Bylaw”. The new bylaw will be better aligned with marketing levy bylaws used in the rest of the province. It will allow for the levy to be collected equally from visitors across all types of accommodations.
2. Fire Department Bylaw Amendments
The key amendment being recommended is to lower the age requirement for volunteer firefighters from 19 to 17. This will allow the department to engage a younger audience that is interested in serving their community, and learning what is involved in becoming a volunteer.
Copies of bylaws can be obtained at https://www.townofyarmouth.ca/town-hall/bylaws or at town hall, 400 Main Street.