| 1..... | CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 PM The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Council met in a Regular Session on Monday, August 10, 2009 with Mayor Losier presiding. |
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| 2. | RECORD OF ATTENDANCE Deputy Mayor Archer, Councillor Calvin, Councillor Day, Councillor McGowan, and Councillor Murphy were in attendance. |
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| 3. | APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF
BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS Councillor Day moved to approve the agenda of August 10, 2009 as presented. Seconded by Councillor Murphy. Carried. |
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| 4. | DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF
INTEREST None |
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| 5. | PUBLIC HEARINGS None |
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| 6. | PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS |
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| 6.1 | PRESENTATION OF 2009 NB MERIT
AWARDS - PRESENTERS: HON. JACK KEIR,
MLA, MAYOR GRACE LOSIER, AND MERIT AWARDS PANEL MEMBERS STEVE EVANS AND
ASHLEY LITTLE Merit Award Panel Members, Steve Evans and Ashley Little, MLA Jack Keir and Mayor Losier presented the following NB Merit Awards: Sports, Recreation and Active Living Partners in Prevention Committee Joanne Barry, Chair, Maureen Boone, Verna Livingston, Charlene McNulty, Coleen Dunwoody, Rose Taylor, Susan Logan, Beverley Day, and Gary Mittleholtz. Volunteer Service Al Thompson Arts and Culture Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Tourism Committee Brenda Murphy, Chair, David Sproule, Peter Lohnes, Paula Seward, Lana Davis, James Tibbetts, Amy Campbell, Judy Sproule, Ron Wilson, Bonnie Cox, Terry Cunningham, Jason Rice, and Laurel Reid. Community Leadership Tony Simpson The meeting recessed at 7:50 pm. The meeting reconvened at 8:08 pm. |
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| 6.2 | PRESENTATION BY PARTNERS IN
PREVENTION COMMITTEE RE: IN MOTION PROGRAM - KATHY ORSER PRESENTER Kathy Orser provided Council with information regarding the In Motion Program noting Grand Bay-Westfield is one of only seven locations selected for the In Motion Pilot Program. Councillor Day moved to receive and file presentation by Kathy Orser regarding In Motion Program. Seconded by Councillor Murphy. Carried. It was noted the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield will hold their kick-off promotion of In Motion at Brundage Point River Centre on September 15, 2009 at 7:00 pm. |
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| 7. | MINUTES |
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| 7.1 | MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING OF JULY 27, 2009 Councillor Murphy moved to adopt minutes of Regular Council Meeting of July 27, 2009 as presented. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried. |
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| 7.2 | TOURISM COMMITTEE MINUTES OF
JUNE 24, 2009 Deputy Mayor Archer moved to receive and file Tourism Committee Minutes of June 24, 2009. Seconded by Councillor Murphy. Carried. |
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| 8. | BILLS FOR PAYMENT Councillor Day moved to pay Bills for Payment in the amount of $17,795.43 and Bills for Ratification in the amount of $63,197.49; Grand Total $80,992.92. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Archer. Carried. |
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| 9. | CONSENT AGENDA a) Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Report for July 2009 b) Dog Control Report for July 2009 Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file the following Consent Agenda items: a) Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Report for July 2009 b) Dog Control Report for July 2009. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Archer. Carried. |
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| 10. | BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES a) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2009 It was noted that information had been received from the Manager of Harbour Station regarding concerns commented on at the July 27th Council Meeting. It was also noted the requested information Re: July 27, 2009 agenda item #19 - Letter of June 18, 2009 Godfrey Associates regarding Storm Sewer Improvements Highland Road and Inglewood Drive, Breakdown of Costs has been received. |
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| 11. | DELEGATIONS None |
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| 12. | PETITIONS None |
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| 13. | BY-LAWS None |
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| 14. | NOTICE OF MOTIONS None |
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| 15. | REPORTS None |
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| 16. | JULY 24, 2009 LETTER OF OFFER
RE: RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE CANADA PROGRAM (RINC) Councillor Day moved to approve the Batting Cage and Tennis Court Resurfacing Project with authorization for appropriate signatures per Letter of Offer dated July 24, 2009 Re: Recreation Infrastructure Canada Program (RInC). Seconded by Deputy Mayor Archer. Carried. |
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| 17. | LETTER OF JULY 10, 2009 FROM
HON. DENIS LANDRY, MINISTER OF
TRANSPORTATION RE: INVESTIGATING OPTIONS TO ADDRESS TRESPASSING
ON
RAILWAY PROPERTY Deputy Mayor Archer moved to receive and file letter of July 10, 2009 from Hon. Denis Landry, Minister of Transportation Re: Investigating Options to Address Trespassing on Railway Property. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried. |
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| 18. | FACSIMILE OF JULY 23, 2009 FROM
CLAYTON ROGERS, P. ENG., GODFREY
ASSOCIATES LTD. RE: STREET IMPROVEMENTS 2009, VARIOUS LOCATIONS,
PROJECT NO. 010-146 - CERTIFICATE NO. 1 Councillor Day moved to approve payment of Project No. 010-146, Certificate No. 1 in the amount of $190,715.18 to Classic Construction per facsimile of July 23, 2009 from Clayton Rogers, P. Eng., Godfrey Associates Ltd. Re: Street Improvements 2009, Various Locations. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Archer. Carried. |
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| 19. | WORKS COMMISSIONER’S REPORT OF
JULY 22, 2009 RE: 2008-2009 WINTER HOLDBACK RELEASE Deputy Mayor Archer moved to release $4,215.32 of the $5000.00 holdback to Brad Gould Trucking & Excavating. Seconded by Councillor Murphy. Carried. It was noted that Town Staff would determine if there are any outstanding matters regarding vehicle damage at the Comex lot. |
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| 20. | ADJOURNMENT Councillor McGowan moved adjournment. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Archer. Carried. Time: 8:42 pm Respectfully submitted, |
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Marcia Mason Assistant Clerk |
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