Councillor Calvin moved to approve the order of business as presented.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan declared a conflict of interest with the following item from Bills for Ratification:

$52. McGowan, Diane Amb. 19.26

None
 

Cst. Don Moffatt presented the R.C.M.P. Statistical Report for the month of August, 2000.

Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the R.C.M.P. Statistical Report for the month of August, 2000.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting minutes of August 14, 2000 as presented.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Deputy Mayor Black moved to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meetings of July 17, 2000, August 8, 2000 and August 21, 2000.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the minutes of the Emergency Measures Organization meeting of May 16, 2000.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to ratify the Telephone Poll of August 22, 2000 in that authorization be granted for a $200.00 donation to the River Valley Midget “AA” Cougars representing the River Valley Area and New Brunswick at the “Atlantics” on September 1 – 4th held in Clark’s Harbour (Cape Sable Island) Nova Scotia.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.

Mayor Losier offered congratulations to the River Valley Midget “AA” Cougars on winning the tournament.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file Tender Notes of September 6, 2000 Re:  Request for Proposals – Preparation of a Municipal Plan By-law and Zoning By-law.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan departed the meeting due to a stated conflict of interest.

Councillor Sutton moved to approve the following item from Bills for Ratification:
 $52. McGowan, Diane Amb. 19.26

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.

Councillor McGowan rejoined the meeting.
Councillor Sutton moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for a total of $1,949.25, and approve the remaining Bills for Ratification for a total of $110,215.83, Grand Total $112,165.08.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

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

a) Dog Control Reports for the Months of July, August, 2000
b) Building Inspector’s Report for the Month of August, 2000
c) Works Department Report for the Month of August, 2000
d) Volunteer Fire Department Report for the Month of August, 2000
e) Recreation Director’s Report for the Month of August, 2000

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

None
 

None
 

None
 

Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the Development Officer’s Report of August 9, 2000 Re:  Draft Residential Properties Minimum Standards By-law No. 46 – Enactment/Works Commissioner’s Memorandum of August 14, 2000 Re:  Residential Properties Minimum Standards By-law.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

Deputy Mayor Black moved to table First Reading by Title of By-law No. 46, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law Respecting Residential Properties Minimum Standards in the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield until the second meeting in January, 2001 to allow for further review.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

See previous motion for item number 13.2.
 

Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the Development Officer’s Report of August 2, 2000 Re:  Draft Mobile Home Park By-law No. 50 – Enactment.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to table First Reading by Title of By-law No. 50, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law Respecting Mobile Home Parks in the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield pending revisions to some of the sections;  Draft By-law No. 50 is to be brought back to the next Council meeting of September 25, 2000.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

See previous motion for item number 13.5.
 

None
 

Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file the General Revenue Fund Financial Report as at July 31, 2000.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to accept the Westfield Volunteer Ambulance Service Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2000 as presented.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

Deputy Mayor Black moved to table Works Commissioner’s Report of August 9, 2000 Re:  Infrastructure Canada Program – Update until the Council meeting of September 25, 2000 and have the Works Commissioner bring back a draft application for the Woolastook Drive upgrade.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to refer letter of July 31, 2000 from Bev and Betty Fowler Re:  Property at 5 Milligan Road, PID #00099903 to the 2001 Budget Process.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to concur with the Development Officer in his report of September 7, 2000 Re:  Request for Proposals in that authorization be granted for Town staff to re-invite submissions with an amended closing date and time to be received by the Town no later than September 29, 2000 at 4:00 p.m.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.

Deputy Mayor Black cast a dissenting vote.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to concur with the recommendation of the Development Officer in his report of September 7, 2000 in that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Advisory Committee and Tentative Approval be granted for the proposed completion of the future street portion of Teal Street subject to:

a) a Developer’s Agreement being prepared for the development of the extension of Teal Street;
b) an offer to the Perrins to grant an easement by Council for provision of water line to run under Teal street;
c) all legal and survey costs for the preparation of the easement and Developer’s Agreement be borne by the affected property owners.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to concur with the recommendation of the Works Commissioner in his report of August 23, 2000 in that the request for a center line pavement marking be denied and warning signs be used to advise motorists of the sharp curve.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.

It was noted that the warning signs are already in place, and the collision history report does not support the need for pavement markings in the area.
 

Councillor Calvin moved that the Treasurer and Mayor be authorized to issue and sell to the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation a Municipality of Grand Bay-Westfield debenture in the principal amount of $135,000 for a term of 4 years on such terms and conditions as are recommended by the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation, and be it resolved that the Municipality of Grand Bay-Westfield agree to issue post dated cheques payable to the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation as and when they are requested in payment of principal and interest charges on the above debenture, one year in advance.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file fax of August 22, 2000 from Federation of Canadian Municipalities Re:  Building a Better quality of Life.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to purchase a full-page advertisement in the River Valley Rock Senior Hockey Program for the season in the amount of $350.00.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file fax of August 28, 2000 from Saint John Flames Hockey Club Re:  Season Tickets.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to concur with the recommendation of the Works Commissioner in his report of August 22, 2000 in that the installation of stormsewer on Wong Way be placed on the Town’s General Capital Budget List for discussion with further information regarding the ownership of the property to be brought forward to Council;  also, Mr. Struthers be advised that the matter has been forwarded to the Capital Budget for discussion and that he should consider taking steps to eliminate the blockage of the drainage channel on his property, until such time as the stormsewer has been constructed.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file Planning Advisory Committee Memorandum of September 7, 2000 Re: List of P.A.C. items for Year 2000, Part 2.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan moved to concur with the recommendation of the Recreation Director in his report of September 6, 2000 and David Corkum of Tidal Industrial Development in that Orion Construction has met the requirements for roofing details and engineering analysis required by the tender RFQ No. 004-0C-2000 and that full contract award be approved to Orion Construction for the amount of $79,535.00 plus HST.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to concur with the recommendations of the Works Commissioner, Development Officer and the Recreation Director in their report of September 6, 2000 in that 1) the Parents for Tots design proposal and budget be accepted as presented and, 2) authorize work to proceed for the land preparations as approved on June 12, 2000 subject to a positive response to the Youth Community Assistance Program application.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to concur with the recommendation of the Recreation Director in his report of September 6, 2000 in that the low quote from Awning World Signs at $3,525 plus $528.75 HST for a total of $4,053.75 be accepted.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan moved to concur with the recommendation of the Recreation Director in his report of September 6, 2000 in that low bid be accepted from Urban Landscaping at $10,554 plus $1,583.10 HST for a total of $12,137.10 for Lions Senior Field Improvements.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to concur with the recommendation of the Works Commissioner in his report of August 22, 2000 in that Storm Drainage and Surfacing Improvements to Kirtley Avenue and Young Street be placed on the General Capital Budget List for discussion to be considered as a high priority item during the next capital budget review session.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to table Works Commissioner’s Report of August 29, 2000 Re:  Surface Water Drainage – 193 River Valley Drive until the next Council meeting of September 25, 2000.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan moved adjournment.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.

Time:  8:00 p.m.