TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2000

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 7:35 p.m. with Mayor Losier presiding.

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 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE

All members were in attendance with the exception of Councillor Calvin.

Councillor Sutton moved to pay Councillor Calvin in his absence.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 
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 APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

Councillor Keir moved to add Letter of October 6, 2000 from Eastern Collection Services Ltd. Re:  Outstanding Sewerage Accounts to agenda item No. 20 to read as follows:

20. Letter of September 11, 2000 from Eastern Collection Services Ltd. Re:  Outstanding Sewerage Bills – Brought Forward from September 25, 2000 Agenda/Letter of October 6, 2000 from Eastern Collection Services Ltd. Re:  Outstanding Sewerage Account

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried unanimously.

Councillor Keir moved to add the following item to the agenda as item No. 21a:

21a. Development Officer’s Report of October 4, 2000 Re:  Land Development Proposal Requiring Amendment of Municipal Plan and Zoning By-laws

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried unanimously.
 
4. 

 

 DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

None
 
5. 

 

 PUBLIC HEARINGS

None
 
6.  PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
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 PRESENTATION FROM 2000 COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM NATIONAL COMMITTEE

Diane Huestis of the Communities In Bloom National Committee noted that the area of Greater Saint John including Rothesay, Quispamsis, Saint John and Grand Bay-Westfield won the Communities in Bloom competition in the category of 100,000 – 300,000 and presented Council with a plaque, noting that the actual award was a 30 lb. trophy of granite.  Diane Huestis noted her appreciation to Linda Aiton, Debbie Black and Gary Clark for their contribution to the project.
 
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 		 GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE/RESCUE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS – PRESENTERS DAN MCCOY, FIRE CHIEF; GRACE LOSIER, MAYOR; TERRY ANDOW, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO HON. MILT SHERWOOD, MINISTER OF PUBLIC SAFETY; GREG THOMPSON, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
 
PRESENTATIONS RE:  SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD AND ADVANCEMENT TO FIREFIGHTER 3 STATUS: DUANE BROWN, GINO SCICHILONE, BRUCE RUPERT, LORNE GRANT, SUSAN ROBERTSON, TERRI DALY, RODDY SHANNON, NORM SKJONSBERG
Fire Chief Dan McCoy and Mayor Losier offered congratulations and made a presentation to the following firefighters on the completion of their probationary period and advancement to Firefighter 3 Status:  Duane Brown, Bruce Rupert, Lorne Grant, Susan Robertson, Terri Daly, Roddy Shannon, Gino Scichilone and Norm Skjonsberg.

PRESENTATION RE:  FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE – PAUL MCGRATHFire Chief Dan McCoy noted that Paul McGrath was unable to attend due to work commitments.
PRESENTATIONS RE:  FIRE MARSHALL’S 15 YEAR SERVICE PINS FOR COMPLETION OF 15 YEARS OF ACTIVE SERVICE – ROLEY CHELEY, BUD TITUS, DAN MCCOY
Fire Chief Dan McCoy and Mayor Losier presented the Fire Marshall’s 15 Year Service Pins for completion of 15 years of active service to Roley Cheley and Bud Titus.

Mayor Losier presented Fire Chief Dan McCoy with his Fire Marshall’s 15 Year Service Pin for completion of 15 years of active service.
 
PRESENTATIONS RE:  PROVINCIAL LONG SERVICE MEDALS FOR COMPLETION OF 25 YEARS OF FIRE SERVICE – ALAN LINGLEY, KEITH HINES

Terry Andow, Executive Assistant to Hon. Milt Sherwood, Minister of Public Safety offered congratulations and presented Alan Lingley and Keith Hines with the Provincial Long Service Medals for completion of 25 Years of Fire Service in conjunction with presentations from the Town.
 
PRESENTATIONS RE:  FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FIRE SERVICE EXEMPLARY SERVICE MEDALS FOR 20 YEARS OF SERVICE FOR SERVING IN A MERITORIOUS MANNER – ROLEY CHELEY, WILLIAM WALLACE, AND JIM LEADBEATER

Greg Thompson, Member of Parliament offered his congratulations and presented the Federal Government Fire Service Exemplary Service Medals for 20 years of service for serving in a meritorious manner to Roley Cheley, William Wallace in conjunction with presentations from the Town.  It was noted Jim Leadbeater was unable to attend therefore the Fire Chief will ensure he receives his award.
 
PRESENTATIONS RE:  FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FIRE SERVICE EXEMPLARY SERVICE BARS FOR COMPLETION OF 30 YEARS OF FIRE SERVICE – ALAN LINGLEY, KEITH HINES

Greg Thompson, Member of Parliament offered his congratulations and presented the Federal Government Fire Service Exemplary Service Bars for Completion of 30 Years of Fire Service to Alan Lingley and Keith Hines in conjunction with presentations from the Town.
 
PRESENTATION RE:  ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

Fire Chief Dan McCoy and Mayor Losier made a presentation and offered congratulations to Norm Skjonsberg on being chosen Rookie of the Year.
 
PRESENTATION RE:  VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR

Fire Chief Dan McCoy and Mayor Losier made a presentation and offered congratulations to Grant Graham for being chosen Volunteer Firefighter of the Year.
Mayor Losier called for a 5 minute recess per unanimous consent of Council.

Time:  7:50 p.m.
The meeting resumed at 7:55 p.m.
 
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 		 RCMP STATISTICAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2000

Cpl. Oliver presented the RCMP Statistical Report for the Month of September 2000 noting that there will be a Neighbourhood Watch Meeting on Thursday October 12th at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Centrum to attract new members for the Program.

Councillor Keir moved to receive and file the RCMP Statistical Report for the month of September, 2000.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
 
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 		 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2000

Councillor Sutton moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 25, 2000 as presented.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 
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 		 MINUTES OF PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2000

Deputy Mayor Black moved to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of September 18, 2000.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 
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 		 TELEPHONE POLL OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2000 RE:  RESOLUTION ON FORMATION OF TASK FORCE ON VOLUNTEER FIRE SERVICES FOR SUBMISSION TO THE UNION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF NEW BRUNSWICK

Councillor McGowan moved to ratify and have read the Telephone Poll of September 27, 2000 in that authorization be granted for the following resolution to be submitted to the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick:

WHEREAS  171 fire departments in New Brunswick rely to varying degrees on volunteer firefighters for fire protection services; and

WHEREAS  today’s complex society with its increase in two-income families, its rise in single parent families, its heightened demands in the workplace, and its increase in working multiple jobs has limited the time available for men and women to serve as volunteer firefighters; and
 

WHEREAS  higher professional standards and increasing liability risks have necessitated greater training commitments for volunteer firefighters; and

WHEREAS  a number of volunteer firefighters commute to places of work outside their areas of fire service making them no longer readily available to respond to emergency calls within their communities; and

WHEREAS  there is a grave need to expand the ranks of volunteer firefighters because dwindling numbers cause serious problems for municipal fire departments, including not having a sufficient number of trained and experienced firefighters to respond to calls, which threatens public safety and firefighter safety; and

WHEREAS  the alternative to volunteer fire services will result in a significant financial burden to municipalities; therefore

BE IT RESOLVED  that the Board of Directors for the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick petition the Minister of Public Safety to create a Provincial Task Force to examine volunteer fire services in New Brunswick; and further

BE IT RESOLVED  that the Provincial Government provide for adequate representation for all fire protection services stakeholders on the Task Force; and further

BE IT RESOLVED   that due to the critical nature of this emergency services issue that the Minister of Public Safety recognize the urgency of creating the Task Force at the earliest possible date and the necessity of having the Task Force complete its task in a timely manner.

 Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.

 Telephone Poll of September 27, 2000 was read.
 
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 		 BILLS FOR PAYMENT

Councillor Sutton moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for a total of $11,567.63 and approve the Bills for Ratification for an amount of $52,727.43, Grand Total $64,295.06.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 
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 		 CONSENT AGENDA

a) Building Inspector’s Report for the Month of September, 2000
b) Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Report for the Month of September, 2000
c) Works Department Report for the Month for September, 2000
d) Dog Control Report for the Month of September, 2000
e) Recreation Department Report for the Month of September, 2000

Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the following Consent Agenda items:

a) Building Inspector’s Report for the Month of September, 2000
b) Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Report for the Month of September, 2000
c) Works Department Report for the Month for September, 2000
d) Dog Control Report for the Month of September, 2000
e) Recreation Department Report for the Month of September, 2000

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
 
10. 
 
 
 
 		 BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
a) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of September 25, 2000

None
 
11. 
 
 
 		 DELEGATIONS

None
 
12. 
 
 
 		 PETITIONS

None
 
13.
 		 BY-LAWS
 
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 		 READING IN ITS ENTIRETY OF BY-LAW NO. 50, TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD BY-LAW RESPECTING MOBILE HOME PARKS IN THE TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD

Councillor Sutton moved Reading in its Entirety of By-law No. 50, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law Respecting Mobile Home Parks in the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield.

Seconded by Councillor Keir.  Carried.

By-law No. 50 was read in its Entirety.
 
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 		 THIRD READING BY TITLE AND ENACTMENT OF BY-LAW NO. 50, TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD BY-LAW RESPECTING MOBILE HOME PARKS IN THE TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD

Councillor Sutton moved Third Reading by Title and Enactment of By-law No. 50, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law Respecting Mobile Home Parks in the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.

By-law No. 50 was read a third time by title and enacted.
 
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 		 NOTICE OF MOTIONS

None
 
15. 
 		 REPORTS
 
15.1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 		 TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD SEWERAGE UTILITY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE REPORT AS AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2000

Deputy Mayor Black moved to receive and file the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Sewerage Utility Accounts Receivable Report as at September 30, 2000.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 
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 		 FAX OF AUGUST 30, 2000 FROM NEW BRUNSWICK LUNG ASSOCIATION RE:  COSMETIC USE OF PESTICIDES

Councillor Keir moved to receive and file fax of August 30, 2000 from New Brunswick Lung Association Re:  Cosmetic Use of Pesticides.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.

Councillor Sutton cast a dissenting vote.
 
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 		 LETTER OF AUGUST 31, 2000 FROM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RE:  DESIGNATED HIGHWAY PROGRAM FOR THE 2001 SEASON/RELEVANT DATA FROM GODFREY ASSOCIATES LTD.

Councillor Sutton moved to concur with the recommendation from Godfrey Associates to revise the 5 Year Designated Highway Program with the following: resurfacing Route No. 177 from Ballentine Place to Ferry Road (500m); concrete curb and gutter along east side of highway (250m); and resurfacing Route No. 177 from McLean Road to the north intersection with Route No. 7 (7 km); the revised 5 Year Plan is to be submitted to Department of Transportation accordingly.

 Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 
18. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 		 LETTER OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 FROM FUNDY REGION SOLID WASTE COMMISSION RE:  CRANE MOUNTAIN LANDFILL – PERFORMANCE OF WATER PURIFICATION FACILITY

Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file letter of September 19, 2000 from Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Re:  Crane Mountain Landfill – Performance of Water Purification Facility.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
 
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 		 LETTER OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2000 FROM NEILL AND GUNTER RE:  CLOSURE OF THE FORMER GRAND BAY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE, CONTRACT 9301S301, PROGRESS CLAIM NO. 4 (SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION)

Councillor Keir moved to pay Dean Construction Progress Claim No. 4, Closure of the Former Grand Bay Solid Waste Disposal Site, Contract 9301S301 (Substantial Completion) in the amount of $50,072.91.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 
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 		 LETTER OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 FROM EASTERN COLLECTION SERVICES LTD. RE:  OUTSTANDING SEWERAGE BILLS – BROUGHT FORWARD FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2000 AGENDA/LETTER OF OCTOBER 6, 2000 FROM EASTERN COLLECTION SERVICES LTD.

Councillor Sutton moved to remove from Eastern Collection Services Ltd. the four outstanding sewerage accounts referred to in the Eastern Collection Services letters of September 11th and October 6, 2000 and refer them to Gorman Nason for appropriate legal action.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 
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 		 PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM OF OCTOBER 4, 2000 RE:  P1 SIGNAGE INSTALLATION PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY – 609 RIVER VALLEY DRIVE/DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF OCTOBER 5, 2000

Councillor McGowan moved to concur with the recommendation of the Development Officer in his Report of October 5, 2000 and the Planning Advisory Committee in their Memorandum of October 4, 2000 in that the P-1 type Community Centrum events sign be placed across from the Centrum Building (609 River Valley Drive), a minimum of 3.2 m from the east shoulder line of Route No. 177, River Valley Drive, north of the paved parking area and centered on a point 6 m north of the centre line of the existing plant area/power pole.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 
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 		 DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF OCTOBER 4, 2000 RE:  LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL REQUIRING AMENDMENT OF MUNICIPAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAWS

 Councillor Sutton moved to refer Development Officer’s Report of October 4, 2000 Re:  Land Development Proposal Requiring Amendment of Municipal Plan and Zoning By-laws back to staff for discussion with the Department of Transportation and PAC for their input.

 Seconded by Councillor Keir.  Carried.
 
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 		 ADJOURNMENT

Councillor McGowan moved adjournment.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.

Time:  8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,

Sandra Gautreau                                                            Grace Losier
Town Manager (Clerk)                                                             Mayor

Judy Sproule
Assistant Clerk

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