10 jan 2000 minutes Town of Grand Bay-Westfield

TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2000

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield met in a regular session on Monday, January 10, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Losier presiding.

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2.

RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
All members were in attendance with the exception of Councillor Calvin and Councillor Keir.
It was noted that Councillor Calvin was in attendance for Information Session.
Councillor Sutton moved to pay Councillor Calvin and Councillor Keir in their absence.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

3.

DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor McGowan declared a conflict of interest with the following item from Bills for Ratification:              $
79. McGowan, Diane Amb. 155.44

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

4.1

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF JANUARY 5, 2000 RE: UNSIGHTLY PREMISES BY-LAW – 60 YOUNG STREET, NBGIC #00219113
David Taylor, Development Officer, gave a presentation regarding the unsightly premises at 60 Young Street, noting that three letters and a final notice had been sent to the property owner identifying the dangerous and unsightly conditions.
Mayor Losier inquired if there was anyone wishing to speak regarding 60 Young Street, NBGIC #00219113.
No one spoke in regard to the property at 60 Young Street.
Councillor Sutton moved to concur with the recommendation of the Development Officer in his report of January 5, 2000 in that:
1) the Town proceed with a Notice to be served by the Clerk on the owner of the property at 60 Young Street, having NBGIC #00219113 in accordance with section 190 of the Municipalities Act for permitting the property to become dilapidated or deteriorated so as to be in a dangerous unsightly or unhealthful condition, to require the following work to be carried out:
a) remove automobile with expired license plate No. C39-876 (1979);
b) remove all metal scraping and miscellaneous wood from property;
c) remove makeshift storage space behind vehicle.
2) upon failure on the part of the owner to comply with the Notice within 60 days the Town will proceed with an application to the Court of Queens Bench to remedy the outstanding violation.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

4.2

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF JANUARY 5, 2000 RE: UNSIGHTLY PREMISES BY-LAW – 140 GEORGE STREET, NBGIC #00077370
David Taylor, Development Officer gave a presentation regarding the unsightly premises at 140 George Street noting that three letters and a final notice had been set out to the property owner identifying the dangerous and unsightly conditions and the time frame required to remedy such conditions.
Mayor Losier inquired if there was anyone wishing to speak regarding 140 George Street, NBGIC #00077370.
No one spoke in regard to the property at 140 George Street.
Councillor McGowan moved to concur with the recommendation of the Development Officer in his report of January 5, 2000 in that:
1. the Town proceed with a Notice to be served by the Clerk on the owner of the property at 140 George Street, having NBGIC #00077370 in accordance with section 190 of the Municipalities Act for permitting the property to become dilapidated or deteriorated so as to be in a dangerous unsightly or unhealthful condition to require the following work to be carried out:
1. remove charcoal pick-up truck S-15 license no. CCQ206
2. remove blue GMC Van    license no. CF9401
3. remove ford Tempo L    unlicensed
4. remove brown Mercury   unlicensed
5. remove red Chevrolet    license no. BPF342
6. remove red Pontiac    license no. BPG 97
7. remove brown Mercury Lynx   unlicensed
8. remove blue GMC S 15 pick up truck license no. CBZ534
9. remove dump truck    unlicensed
10.remove single axle with 2 mounted tires
2. upon failure of the owner to comply with the Notice within 60 days, staff is directed to proceed with an application to the Court of Queens Bench to remedy the outstanding violations.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.

4.3

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF JANUARY 5, 2000 RE: UNSIGHTLY PREMISES BY-LAW – 8 HILLSIDE ROAD, NBGIC #00227405
David Taylor, Development Officer gave a presentation regarding the unsightly premises at 8 Hillside Road, noting that three letters and a final notice were sent to the property owner identifying the dangerous and unsightly conditions and the time frame to remedy such conditions.
Mayor Losier inquired if there was anyone wishing to speak regarding 8 Hillside Road, NBGIC #00227405.
No one spoke in regard to the property at 8 Hillside Road.
Deputy Mayor Black moved to concur with the recommendation of the Development Officer in his report of January 5, 2000 in that:
1. the Town proceed with a Notice to be served by the Clerk on the owner of the property at 8 Hillside Road, having NBGIC #00227405 in accordance with section 190 of the Municipalities Act for permitting the property to become dilapidated or deteriorated so as to be in a dangerous, unsightly or unhealthy condition to require the following work to be carried out:
a. secure all openings to garage to prevent unauthorized entry;
b. remove all loose debris/structures around garage and main building;
c. remove abandoned vehicle identified as a 1987 Hyundai, red in colour with license plate no. BHI 723;
d. secure all openings (windows and deteriorated wall below main entrance) to main building to prevent unauthorized entry.
2. upon failure on the part of the owner to comply with the Notice within 30 days, staff will proceed with application to the Court of Queens Bench to remedy the outstanding violations.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

5.1

R.C.M.P. STATISTICAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1999
Cst. Norman Adams presented the R.C.M.P. Statistical Report for the month of December, 1999.
Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the R.C.M.P. Statistical Report for the month of December, 1999.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

5.2

RECOGNITION OF CST. NORMAN ADAMS ON HIS CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FROM THE CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATION
Mayor Losier presented Cst. Norman Adams with a letter and congratulated Cst. Adams on receiving a Certificate of Recognition from the Crime Prevention Association.
Cst. Adams expressed his appreciation on his nomination for the award by the Town.

5.3

LETTER OF RECOGNITION TO CAPTAIN TROY GAUTREAU RE: COMPLETION OF FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 1 COURSE
Mayor Losier presented Captain Troy Gautreau with a letter of congratulations on his completion of the Fire Service Instructor Level I Course.

6.

MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 22, 1999
Councillor Sutton moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of November 22, 1999 as presented.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

6.1

MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 1999
Deputy Mayor Black moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of December 13, 1999 as presented.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

6.2

MINUTES OF PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 1999
Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of December 6, 1999.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.

6.3

MINUTES OF PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 1999
Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of December 20, 1999.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.

6.4

MINUTES OF EMERGENCY MEASURES ORGANIZATION MEETING OF OCTOBER 19, 1999
Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the minutes of the Emergency Measures Organization meeting of October 19, 1999.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

6.5

MINUTES OF EMERGENCY MEASURES ORGANIZATION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 1999
Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the minutes of the Emergency Measures Organization meeting of November 16, 1999.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

6.6

TELEPHONE POLL OF DECEMBER 13, 1999 RE: CHRISTMAS GIFT CHEQUES
Councillor Sutton moved to ratify the Telephone Poll of December 13, 1999 in that authorization be granted for Christmas Gift Cheques for $30.00 each as per list dated December 10, 1999.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

6.7

TELEPHONE POLL OF DECEMBER 22, 1999 RE: PAYMENT OF INVOICE FOR THE FIRE RESCUE VEHICLE
Deputy Mayor Black moved to ratify the Telephone Poll of December 22, 1999 in that authorization be granted to pay $209,921.35 (less 3% holdback for 90 days) for the Fire Rescue Vehicle complete with chassis per recommendation of the Fire Chief; in addition authorization is granted to transfer $140,000 from the General Capital Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund Re: Purchase of Fire/Rescue Van.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.

7.

BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Councillor McGowan departed the meeting due to a stated conflict of interest.
Councillor Sutton moved to approve the following item from the Bills for Ratification:          $
79. McGowan, Diane Amb. 155.44
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
Councillor McGowan rejoined the meeting.
Councillor Sutton moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for a total of $112,548.88, and approve the remaining Bills for Ratification for a total of $61,547.39, Grand Total $174,096.27.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA
a) Dog Control Report for the Month of December, 1999
b) Building Inspector’s Report for the Month of December, 1999
c) Recreation Director’s Report for the Month of December, 1999
d) Works Department Report for the Month of December, 1999
e) Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Report for the Month of November, 1999
Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the following Consent Agenda items:
a) Dog Control Report for the Month of December, 1999
b) Building Inspector’s Report for the Month of December, 1999
c) Recreation Director’s Report for the Month of December, 1999
d) Works Department Report for the Month of December, 1999
e) Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Report for the Month of November, 1999
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.

9.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
a) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of November 22, 1999
None
b) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of December 13, 1999
None

10.

DELEGATIONS
None

11.

PETITIONS
None

12.

BY-LAWS
None

13.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS
None

14. REPORTS

14.1

TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD SEWERAGE UTILITY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE REPORT AS AT JANUARY 6, 2000
Deputy Mayor Black moved to receive and file the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Sewerage Utility Accounts Receivable Report as at January 6, 2000.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.

15.

LETTER OF DECEMBER 10, 1999 FROM HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF NEW BRUNSWICK RE: FEBRUARY HEART MONTH
Councillor Sutton moved to grant permission to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick to canvass door-to-door throughout the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield during the month of February.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

16.

FAX OF JANUARY 4, 2000 FROM FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES RE: CRTC INITIATING RIGHTS-OF-WAY PROCEEDING
Councillor Sutton moved to concur with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to encourage the CRTC to establish a clear and fair protocol for access to municipal property by telecom companies; this protocol will facilitate the negotiation of reasonable settlements confirming to the five FCM rights-of-way principles as follows:
1. in pursuance of bona fide municipal purposes, municipal governments must have the ability to manage the occupancy and uses of rights-of-way, including the establishment of the number, type and location of telecommunications and broadcasting facilities, while taking into account applicable technical constraints;
2. municipal governments must recover all costs associated with occupancy and use of rights-of-way by telecommunications service providers and broadcasting undertakings;
3. municipal governments must not be responsible for the costs of relocating telecommunications and broadcasting facilities if relocation is required for bona fide municipal purposes;
4. municipal governments must not be liable for losses associated with the disruption of telecommunications or broadcasting services or with damage to the property of telecommunications service providers or broadcasting undertakings as a result of usual municipal activities or the activities of other parties;
5. recognizing that rights-of-way have value, municipal governments must receive full compensation for the occupancy and use of municipal rights-of-way by telecommunications service providers and broadcasting undertakings.
Also, authorization is granted to contribute to the FCM Municipal Rights-of-Way Defence Fund at 3 cents per capita for a total of $146.40.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.

17.

LETTER RECEIVED DECEMBER 8, 1999 FROM MINISTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND CULTURE RE: HERITAGE WEEK 2000
Councillor McGowan moved to refer letter received December 8, 1999 from the Minister of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Re: Heritage Week 2000 to the Recreation Director for action.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.

18.

LETTER OF NOVEMBER 12, 1999 FROM COMMUNICATIONS NEW BRUNSWICK RE: SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROJECTS IN NEW BRUNSWICK
Councillor Sutton moved staff identify emergency preparedness projects that may be partially funded from the federal and provincial governments through JEPP.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
It was noted that the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield was successful in obtaining 1999 - 2000 funding from JEPP in the amount of $42,500 towards the purchase of the new fire/rescue vehicle.

19.

FAX OF DECEMBER 16, 1999 FROM DIANE HUESTIS, COMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, FUNDY REGION SOLID WASTE COMMISSION RE: THE RECYCLING DEPOTS ARE HERE
Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the fax of December 16, 1999 from Diane Huestis, Communications Development Officer, Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Re: The Recycling Depots are Here.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

20.

LETTER OF DECEMBER 8, 1999 FROM JOSIE PIKE RE: STREET SIGN FOR SCENIC VIEW LANE/WORKS COMMISSIONER’S REPORT OF JANUARY 5, 2000
Councillor Sutton moved to table letter of December 8, 1999 from Josie Pike Re: Street Sign for Scenic View Lane/Works Commissioner’s Report of January 5, 2000 for further information from the Works Commissioner.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

21.

LETTERS OF DECEMBER 21, 1999 FROM MARGARET AND FRED WILSON AND THOMAS AND ENID POTTS RE: STREET LIGHT ON MALLARD DRIVE/WORKS COMMISSIONER’S REPORT OF JANUARY 7, 2000
Councillor McGowan moved to refer letters of December 21, 1999 from Margaret and Fred Wilson and Thomas and Enid Potts Re: Street Light on Mallard Drive/Works Commissioner’s Report of January 7, 2000 back to the Works Commissioner for further study with a report back to Council by the next Council meeting of January 24, 2000.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.

22.

MEMORANDUM OF JANUARY 5, 2000 FROM PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) RE: ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2000
Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file memorandum of January 5, 2000 from the Planning Advisory Committee Re: Election of Officers for 2000.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
It was noted that the newly elected officers for the year 2000 for PAC are as follows: Larry Chapman, Chairman; Ralph Stevens, Vice-Chairman.

23.

LETTER OF DECEMBER 28, 1999 FROM VISIT CANADA RE: REQUEST FOR LETTER OF SUPPORT
Councillor Sutton moved to authorize a letter of support to Visit Canada.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

24.

REPORT OF JANUARY 5, 2000 FROM RECREATION DIRECTOR RE: LETTER RECEIVED DECEMBER 17, 1999 FROM WESTFIELD AND DISTRICT RECREATION COMMISSION
Deputy Mayor Black moved to concur with the recommendation of the Recreation Director in his report of January 5, 2000 with authorization to forward the fourth quarterly payment of $1,000 for 1999 to the Westfield and District Recreation Commission.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.

25.

NOTICE RECEIVED JANUARY 6, 2000 FROM GREEN STREETS CANADA RE: 2000 APPLICATIONS/RELEVANT PRINT OUTS VIA INTERNET
Councillor Sutton moved to refer notice received January 6, 2000 from Green Streets Canada Re: 2000 Applications/Relevant Print Outs Via Internet to the Recreation Director to prepare an application for the Green Streets Canada competition.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

26.

REPORT OF JANUARY 5, 2000 FROM TOWN MANAGER RE: APPLICATION FOR ENHANCED FIRE SERVICE ARRANGEMENT
Councillor McGowan moved that the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield make application to the NB 9-1-1 Service Branch for the Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department to participate in an enhanced fire service arrangement with appropriate correspondence to be forwarded to NB 9-1-1 under the signature of Mayor Losier and Fire Chief McCoy noting Chief McCoy as the contact for the Town.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.

27.

ADJOURNMENT
Councillor McGowan moved adjournment.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.


Time: 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,

Sandra Gautreau                                          Grace Losier
Manager (Clerk)                                                     Mayor

Judy Sproule
Assistant Clerk
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2.	RECORD OF ATTENDANCE All members were in attendance with the exception of Councillor Calvin and Councillor Keir. It was noted that Councillor Calvin was in attendance for Information Session. Councillor Sutton moved to pay Councillor Calvin and Councillor Keir in their absence. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
3.	DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Councillor McGowan declared a conflict of interest with the following item from Bills for Ratification: $ 79. McGowan, Diane Amb. 155.44
4.	PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1	DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF JANUARY 5, 2000 RE: UNSIGHTLY PREMISES BY-LAW – 60 YOUNG STREET, NBGIC #00219113 David Taylor, Development Officer, gave a presentation regarding the unsightly premises at 60 Young Street, noting that three letters and a final notice had been sent to the property owner identifying the dangerous and unsightly conditions. Mayor Losier inquired if there was anyone wishing to speak regarding 60 Young Street, NBGIC #00219113. No one spoke in regard to the property at 60 Young Street. Councillor Sutton moved to concur with the recommendation of the Development Officer in his report of January 5, 2000 in that: 1) the Town proceed with a Notice to be served by the Clerk on the owner of the property at 60 Young Street, having NBGIC #00219113 in accordance with section 190 of the Municipalities Act for permitting the property to become dilapidated or deteriorated so as to be in a dangerous unsightly or unhealthful condition, to require the following work to be carried out: a) remove automobile with expired license plate No. C39-876 (1979); b) remove all metal scraping and miscellaneous wood from property; c) remove makeshift storage space behind vehicle. 2) upon failure on the part of the owner to comply with the Notice within 60 days the Town will proceed with an application to the Court of Queens Bench to remedy the outstanding violation. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
4.2	DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF JANUARY 5, 2000 RE: UNSIGHTLY PREMISES BY-LAW – 140 GEORGE STREET, NBGIC #00077370 David Taylor, Development Officer gave a presentation regarding the unsightly premises at 140 George Street noting that three letters and a final notice had been set out to the property owner identifying the dangerous and unsightly conditions and the time frame required to remedy such conditions. Mayor Losier inquired if there was anyone wishing to speak regarding 140 George Street, NBGIC #00077370. No one spoke in regard to the property at 140 George Street. Councillor McGowan moved to concur with the recommendation of the Development Officer in his report of January 5, 2000 in that: 1. the Town proceed with a Notice to be served by the Clerk on the owner of the property at 140 George Street, having NBGIC #00077370 in accordance with section 190 of the Municipalities Act for permitting the property to become dilapidated or deteriorated so as to be in a dangerous unsightly or unhealthful condition to require the following work to be carried out: 1. remove charcoal pick-up truck S-15 license no. CCQ206 2. remove blue GMC Van license no. CF9401 3. remove ford Tempo L unlicensed 4. remove brown Mercury unlicensed 5. remove red Chevrolet license no. BPF342 6. remove red Pontiac license no. BPG 97 7. remove brown Mercury Lynx unlicensed 8. remove blue GMC S 15 pick up truck license no. CBZ534 9. remove dump truck unlicensed 10.remove single axle with 2 mounted tires 2. upon failure of the owner to comply with the Notice within 60 days, staff is directed to proceed with an application to the Court of Queens Bench to remedy the outstanding violations. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
4.3	DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF JANUARY 5, 2000 RE: UNSIGHTLY PREMISES BY-LAW – 8 HILLSIDE ROAD, NBGIC #00227405 David Taylor, Development Officer gave a presentation regarding the unsightly premises at 8 Hillside Road, noting that three letters and a final notice were sent to the property owner identifying the dangerous and unsightly conditions and the time frame to remedy such conditions. Mayor Losier inquired if there was anyone wishing to speak regarding 8 Hillside Road, NBGIC #00227405. No one spoke in regard to the property at 8 Hillside Road. Deputy Mayor Black moved to concur with the recommendation of the Development Officer in his report of January 5, 2000 in that: 1. the Town proceed with a Notice to be served by the Clerk on the owner of the property at 8 Hillside Road, having NBGIC #00227405 in accordance with section 190 of the Municipalities Act for permitting the property to become dilapidated or deteriorated so as to be in a dangerous, unsightly or unhealthy condition to require the following work to be carried out: a. secure all openings to garage to prevent unauthorized entry; b. remove all loose debris/structures around garage and main building; c. remove abandoned vehicle identified as a 1987 Hyundai, red in colour with license plate no. BHI 723; d. secure all openings (windows and deteriorated wall below main entrance) to main building to prevent unauthorized entry. 2. upon failure on the part of the owner to comply with the Notice within 30 days, staff will proceed with application to the Court of Queens Bench to remedy the outstanding violations. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
5.	PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
5.1	R.C.M.P. STATISTICAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1999 Cst. Norman Adams presented the R.C.M.P. Statistical Report for the month of December, 1999. Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the R.C.M.P. Statistical Report for the month of December, 1999. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
5.2	RECOGNITION OF CST. NORMAN ADAMS ON HIS CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FROM THE CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATION Mayor Losier presented Cst. Norman Adams with a letter and congratulated Cst. Adams on receiving a Certificate of Recognition from the Crime Prevention Association. Cst. Adams expressed his appreciation on his nomination for the award by the Town.
5.3	LETTER OF RECOGNITION TO CAPTAIN TROY GAUTREAU RE: COMPLETION OF FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 1 COURSE Mayor Losier presented Captain Troy Gautreau with a letter of congratulations on his completion of the Fire Service Instructor Level I Course.
6.	MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 22, 1999 Councillor Sutton moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of November 22, 1999 as presented. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
6.1	MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 1999 Deputy Mayor Black moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of December 13, 1999 as presented. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
6.2	MINUTES OF PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 1999 Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of December 6, 1999. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
6.3	MINUTES OF PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 1999 Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of December 20, 1999. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
6.4	MINUTES OF EMERGENCY MEASURES ORGANIZATION MEETING OF OCTOBER 19, 1999 Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the minutes of the Emergency Measures Organization meeting of October 19, 1999. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
6.5	MINUTES OF EMERGENCY MEASURES ORGANIZATION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 1999 Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the minutes of the Emergency Measures Organization meeting of November 16, 1999. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
6.6	TELEPHONE POLL OF DECEMBER 13, 1999 RE: CHRISTMAS GIFT CHEQUES Councillor Sutton moved to ratify the Telephone Poll of December 13, 1999 in that authorization be granted for Christmas Gift Cheques for $30.00 each as per list dated December 10, 1999. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
6.7	TELEPHONE POLL OF DECEMBER 22, 1999 RE: PAYMENT OF INVOICE FOR THE FIRE RESCUE VEHICLE Deputy Mayor Black moved to ratify the Telephone Poll of December 22, 1999 in that authorization be granted to pay $209,921.35 (less 3% holdback for 90 days) for the Fire Rescue Vehicle complete with chassis per recommendation of the Fire Chief; in addition authorization is granted to transfer $140,000 from the General Capital Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund Re: Purchase of Fire/Rescue Van. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
7.	BILLS FOR PAYMENT Councillor McGowan departed the meeting due to a stated conflict of interest. Councillor Sutton moved to approve the following item from the Bills for Ratification: $ 79. McGowan, Diane Amb. 155.44 Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried. Councillor McGowan rejoined the meeting. Councillor Sutton moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for a total of $112,548.88, and approve the remaining Bills for Ratification for a total of $61,547.39, Grand Total $174,096.27. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
8.	CONSENT AGENDA a) Dog Control Report for the Month of December, 1999 b) Building Inspector’s Report for the Month of December, 1999 c) Recreation Director’s Report for the Month of December, 1999 d) Works Department Report for the Month of December, 1999 e) Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Report for the Month of November, 1999 Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the following Consent Agenda items: a) Dog Control Report for the Month of December, 1999 b) Building Inspector’s Report for the Month of December, 1999 c) Recreation Director’s Report for the Month of December, 1999 d) Works Department Report for the Month of December, 1999 e) Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Report for the Month of November, 1999 Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
9.	BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES a) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of November 22, 1999 None b) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of December 13, 1999 None
10.	DELEGATIONS None
11.	PETITIONS None
12.	BY-LAWS None
13.	NOTICE OF MOTIONS None
14.	REPORTS
14.1	TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD SEWERAGE UTILITY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE REPORT AS AT JANUARY 6, 2000 Deputy Mayor Black moved to receive and file the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Sewerage Utility Accounts Receivable Report as at January 6, 2000. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
15.	LETTER OF DECEMBER 10, 1999 FROM HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF NEW BRUNSWICK RE: FEBRUARY HEART MONTH Councillor Sutton moved to grant permission to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick to canvass door-to-door throughout the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield during the month of February. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
16.	FAX OF JANUARY 4, 2000 FROM FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES RE: CRTC INITIATING RIGHTS-OF-WAY PROCEEDING Councillor Sutton moved to concur with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to encourage the CRTC to establish a clear and fair protocol for access to municipal property by telecom companies; this protocol will facilitate the negotiation of reasonable settlements confirming to the five FCM rights-of-way principles as follows: 1. in pursuance of bona fide municipal purposes, municipal governments must have the ability to manage the occupancy and uses of rights-of-way, including the establishment of the number, type and location of telecommunications and broadcasting facilities, while taking into account applicable technical constraints; 2. municipal governments must recover all costs associated with occupancy and use of rights-of-way by telecommunications service providers and broadcasting undertakings; 3. municipal governments must not be responsible for the costs of relocating telecommunications and broadcasting facilities if relocation is required for bona fide municipal purposes; 4. municipal governments must not be liable for losses associated with the disruption of telecommunications or broadcasting services or with damage to the property of telecommunications service providers or broadcasting undertakings as a result of usual municipal activities or the activities of other parties; 5. recognizing that rights-of-way have value, municipal governments must receive full compensation for the occupancy and use of municipal rights-of-way by telecommunications service providers and broadcasting undertakings. Also, authorization is granted to contribute to the FCM Municipal Rights-of-Way Defence Fund at 3 cents per capita for a total of $146.40. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
17.	LETTER RECEIVED DECEMBER 8, 1999 FROM MINISTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND CULTURE RE: HERITAGE WEEK 2000 Councillor McGowan moved to refer letter received December 8, 1999 from the Minister of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Re: Heritage Week 2000 to the Recreation Director for action. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
18.	LETTER OF NOVEMBER 12, 1999 FROM COMMUNICATIONS NEW BRUNSWICK RE: SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROJECTS IN NEW BRUNSWICK Councillor Sutton moved staff identify emergency preparedness projects that may be partially funded from the federal and provincial governments through JEPP. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried. It was noted that the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield was successful in obtaining 1999 - 2000 funding from JEPP in the amount of $42,500 towards the purchase of the new fire/rescue vehicle.
19.	FAX OF DECEMBER 16, 1999 FROM DIANE HUESTIS, COMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, FUNDY REGION SOLID WASTE COMMISSION RE: THE RECYCLING DEPOTS ARE HERE Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the fax of December 16, 1999 from Diane Huestis, Communications Development Officer, Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Re: The Recycling Depots are Here. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
20.	LETTER OF DECEMBER 8, 1999 FROM JOSIE PIKE RE: STREET SIGN FOR SCENIC VIEW LANE/WORKS COMMISSIONER’S REPORT OF JANUARY 5, 2000 Councillor Sutton moved to table letter of December 8, 1999 from Josie Pike Re: Street Sign for Scenic View Lane/Works Commissioner’s Report of January 5, 2000 for further information from the Works Commissioner. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
21.	LETTERS OF DECEMBER 21, 1999 FROM MARGARET AND FRED WILSON AND THOMAS AND ENID POTTS RE: STREET LIGHT ON MALLARD DRIVE/WORKS COMMISSIONER’S REPORT OF JANUARY 7, 2000 Councillor McGowan moved to refer letters of December 21, 1999 from Margaret and Fred Wilson and Thomas and Enid Potts Re: Street Light on Mallard Drive/Works Commissioner’s Report of January 7, 2000 back to the Works Commissioner for further study with a report back to Council by the next Council meeting of January 24, 2000. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
22.	MEMORANDUM OF JANUARY 5, 2000 FROM PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) RE: ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2000 Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file memorandum of January 5, 2000 from the Planning Advisory Committee Re: Election of Officers for 2000. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried. It was noted that the newly elected officers for the year 2000 for PAC are as follows: Larry Chapman, Chairman; Ralph Stevens, Vice-Chairman.
23.	LETTER OF DECEMBER 28, 1999 FROM VISIT CANADA RE: REQUEST FOR LETTER OF SUPPORT Councillor Sutton moved to authorize a letter of support to Visit Canada. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
24.	REPORT OF JANUARY 5, 2000 FROM RECREATION DIRECTOR RE: LETTER RECEIVED DECEMBER 17, 1999 FROM WESTFIELD AND DISTRICT RECREATION COMMISSION Deputy Mayor Black moved to concur with the recommendation of the Recreation Director in his report of January 5, 2000 with authorization to forward the fourth quarterly payment of $1,000 for 1999 to the Westfield and District Recreation Commission. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
25.	NOTICE RECEIVED JANUARY 6, 2000 FROM GREEN STREETS CANADA RE: 2000 APPLICATIONS/RELEVANT PRINT OUTS VIA INTERNET Councillor Sutton moved to refer notice received January 6, 2000 from Green Streets Canada Re: 2000 Applications/Relevant Print Outs Via Internet to the Recreation Director to prepare an application for the Green Streets Canada competition. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
26.	REPORT OF JANUARY 5, 2000 FROM TOWN MANAGER RE: APPLICATION FOR ENHANCED FIRE SERVICE ARRANGEMENT Councillor McGowan moved that the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield make application to the NB 9-1-1 Service Branch for the Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department to participate in an enhanced fire service arrangement with appropriate correspondence to be forwarded to NB 9-1-1 under the signature of Mayor Losier and Fire Chief McCoy noting Chief McCoy as the contact for the Town. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
27.	ADJOURNMENT Councillor McGowan moved adjournment. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.