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Monday, June 12th, 2017
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Monday, June 12th, 2017 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Marlene Peddle (arrived late)
Councillor Dale Howell
Councillor Kim Blackwood
Councillor Michel Bailet
Councillor Linda Bailet
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Absent: Councillor Sam Winsor
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: “Community Garden” was added to the Agenda under Members Business.
Motion-4091-17-Councillor M. Bailet/Councillor K. Blackwood
Resolve that the Agenda be adopted as amended.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor K. Blackwood Councillor M. Bailet
Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Minutes: Mayor Howell asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of May 25th, 2017 which had been circulated to all members.
Motion-4092-17-Councillor L. Bailet/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of May 25th, 2017 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor K. Blackwood Councillor M. Bailet
Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Business
Arising: Indiscriminate Dumping
Members discussed the amount of indiscriminate dumping in our community, the cost to clean it up, and how to educate the public and prevent it from happening. It was agreed to compile pictures and cost estimates to do a presentation for the town website and include some information in the next newsletter.
Approval of Shed
Questions raised about the prior approval of a shed permit were answered to everyone’s satisfaction.
Committees
Finance: CIP Approval
Approval has been received from the Gas Tax Secretariat to spend $90,478.73 of the Town’s Gas Tax Funding towards Phase 3 of our Water and Sewer Project. A new CIP must be completed with Engineering Estimates for future phases for approval to spend the remaining funds.
Public Works: Water Report
Satisfactory
(Deputy Mayor Peddle arrived at the meeting at 8:25 p.m.)
Boil Water Advisory/Generators
Members discussed alternate ways to inform the public when a Boil Water Advisory has to be announced on weekends or after hours. Further research is required.
It was agreed to check prices on a 5000 watt Honda Generator as the town generator has not been working very good since it was purchased and has been repaired several times already.
Ball Lock/Trailer
Motion-4093-17-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor L. Bailet
Resolve to purchase a Ball Lock for the new utility trailer.
In favour: Deputy Mayor Peddle Councillor D. Howell
Councillor K. Blackwood Councillor M. Bailet
Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 1 – Mayor Howell
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Public Works: New Waterline Connection
Motion-4094-17-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor L. Bailet
Resolve to approve the waterline connection for 11 Army Road as recommended and presented by the Outside Worker.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Howell Councillor K. Blackwood
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Waterline Leak
Motion-4095-17-Councillor D. Howell/Deputy Mayor Peddle
Resolve to approve the completion of waterline repairs for 358 A Main Street as recommended and presented by the Outside Worker.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Howell Councillor K. Blackwood
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Accounts
Payable:
Receiver General for Canada $2,255.51 – Payroll Remit (Paid)
CIBC Mellon $ 441.92 – Pension Premiums (Paid)
NAPE $ 55.50 – Union Dues (Paid)
CNWM $2,161.52 – Collection Fees
CMWM $1,831.84 – Tipping Fees
Stewart McKelvey $ 427.80 – Deed of Conveyance
Stewart McKelvey $ 976.88 – 312 A Main Street
Dooley’s Trucking $ 21.85 – Courier/ Fire Extinguishers
Goodyear’s Electrical Limited $ 28.69 – Battery – Exit Sign
NL Power $ 60.37 – Hydro – Garage
NL Power $1,711.56 – Hydro – Street Lighting
Bell Aliant $ 76.70 – Phone – Fire Dept.
Bell Aliant $ 246.22 – Phone/Fax/Internet-Office
Central Office Equipment $ 45.62 – Office Supplies
TRIO $ 354.50 – Health Premiums June
D.A.S.I.T. Recharging $ 36.22 – Fire Extinguisher Recharge
Kean’s Pump Shop Ltd. $ 721.05 – Chem. Feed Backup Pump
G & M Services $ 809.16 – Gas: Town $568/FD $241
Tulk’s Home Hardware $ 335.55 – Utility Trailer
Motion-4096-17-Deputy Mayor Peddle/Councillor K. Blackwood
Resolve that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Howell Councillor K. Blackwood
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Correspondence:
From Regarding Action
Town of Gander Healthcare meeting June 23/17
MNL Regional Government Public Meetings Centerville June 14/17
Summerford June 15/17
New Business: Shed Replacement Permits
Permits to replace shed at 75 Main Street and 305 Main Street South were approved as per policy and Accessory Building Permit Regulations. Request to relocate a shed at 46 Main Street is referred to Newfoundland Power as there are overhead powerlines involved.
Members
Business: SAM Report
Some of the topics covered were:
- SAM Report – link to Town website if not already done
- Wildfire prevention – information Fire Department may promote
- Domestic Cutting – Town rep could attend meeting re: permits
Community Garden
Representatives from Newfoundland Power came on Thursday, June 8th, along with Habitat members and some residents and built and filled the Community Garden boxes behind the Municipal Building. One of the garden boxes is wheelchair accessible. A plaque was presented from Newfoundland Power and will be erected in this area.
Members
Business: Projector Orientation
The projector orientation will take place at the next council meeting as a power surge protector and longer adapter cord is required.
Adjournment: Motion-4097-17-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor M. Bailet
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Howell Councillor K. Blackwood
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. |
