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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2003 |
| 1. ... | CALL TO ORDER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Council met in a regular session on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Losier presiding.... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
All members were in attendance.
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| 3. | APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Councillor Silliphant moved to adopt the agenda of November 12,
2003 as presented.
Seconded by Councillor Day. Carried.
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DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None PUBLIC HEARINGS None PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
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| 6.1 | RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION INC. 2004 BUDGET | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| – JOHN WEBBER, TREASURER ATTENDING
John Webber, Treasurer of the River Valley Community Center Foundation presented the 2004 Budget. Councillor Murphy moved to receive and file the 2004 River Valley Community Center Foundation Inc. Budget. Seconded by Councillor Day. Carried.
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| 6.2 | INFORMATION UPDATE RE: HARBOUR STATION OPERATIONS 2002 – 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| – BRIAN CURRY, TOWN REPRESENTATIVE ATTENDING
Brian Curry, Town Representative provided an update on the 2002 –2003 Operations of Harbour Station and projections for 2004. Councillor Day moved to accept the presentation by Mr. Curry concerning 2002 – 2003 Harbour Station Operations. Seconded by Councillor Murphy. Carried.
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| 6.3 | LETTER OF OCTOBER 28, 2003 FROM ENTERPRISE SAINT JOHN (ESJ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RE: GROWTH STRATEGY, 2004 ESJ BUDGET, AND 2002 ANNUAL REPORT
– RAY FRENCH, CHAIR, DALE KNOX, VICE CHAIR, STEVE CARSON, CEO AND SHELLY
RINEHART TREASURER ATTENDING
Representatives of Enterprise Saint John provided information on various ESJ matters including the Regional Growth Strategy and the 2004 ESJ budget. Councillor Murphy moved to refer the Enterprise Saint John Budget to the Town’s 2004 Budget Process. Seconded by Councillor Day. Carried.
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| 6.4 | INFORMATION UPDATE RE: ACQUATIC CENTRE OPERATIONS NOVEMBER 2002 – 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| – RANDY BELL, TOWN REPRESENTATIVE ATTENDING
Randy Bell, Town Representative for the Aquatic Centre presented Council with an update on the 2002 – 2003 operations for the Centre. Councillor Day moved to accept the presentation from Randy Bell Re: Aquatic Centre Operations November 2002 – 2003. Seconded by Councillor Silliphant. Carried.
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| 6.5 | RCMP STATISTICAL REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Constable Fournier presented the RCMP Statistical Report for October
2003.
Councillor Silliphant moved to receive and file the RCMP Statistical Report for October 2003. Seconded by Councillor Murphy. Carried.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 27, 2003
Councillor Silliphant moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of October 27, 2003 as presented. Seconded by Councillor Murphy. Carried.
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BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Councillor Day moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for a total of $10,220.63 and approve the Bills for Ratification for a total of $41,040.97, Grand Total $51,261.60. Seconded by Deputy Mayor McGowan. Carried.
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| 9. | CONSENT AGENDA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| a) Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Report for
October 2003
b) Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Recreation Department Report for October 2003 c) Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Building Inspector’s Report for October 2003 d) Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Dog Control Report for October 2003 e) Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Works Department Report for October 2003 Councillor Day moved to receive and file the following Consent Agenda items: a) Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Report for
October 2003
Seconded by Councillor Day. Carried. Deputy Mayor McGowan, Mayor Losier, and members of Council offered
congratulations to the Volunteer Fire Department on the success of their
Halloween Haunted House, thanking members for their special efforts on
this community event.
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BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
a) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2003 None
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DELEGATIONS
None PETITIONS None BY-LAWS None NOTICE OF MOTIONS None REPORTS None
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| 16. | PROPOSED ELECTRIC PUMP HOUSE – MORNINGSIDE CRESCENT – BROUGHT FORWARD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FROM OCTOBER 27, 2003/FIRE CHIEF’ S REPORT OF NOVEMBER 4, 2003
Deputy Mayor McGowan moved that having given consideration to public input, the application to the Department of Natural Resources for the granting of the portion of Crown Reserve Road for the Electric Pump House and Water Storage Project for Morningside Crescent proceed and construction of the facilities proceed, subject to Department of Natural Resources approval. Seconded by Councillor Silliphant. Carried.
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| 17. | MEMORANDUM OF OCTOBER 7, 2003 FROM THE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RE: TERM EXPIRATIONS/LETTER OF OCTOBER 28, 2003 FROM RALPH
STEVENS/LETTER OF OCTOBER 28, 2003 FROM JAMES H. EVANS/MEMORANDUM OF NOVEMBER
7, 2003 FROM DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - RE: MEL STEFFENS - RENEWAL
Councillor Day moved to appoint Mel Steffens to the Planning Advisory Committee for a one-year term and to appoint James Evans and Ralph Stevens for three-year terms effective January 1, 2004. Seconded by Deputy Mayor McGowan. Carried.
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| 18. | LETTER OF OCTOBER 29, 2003 FROM FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES (FCM) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RE: FCM PRE-BUDGET SUBMISSION CALLS FOR NEW FEDERAL MUNICIPAL
FISCAL PARTNERSHIP
Deputy Mayor McGowan moved to receive and file letter of October 29, 2003 from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Re: Pre Budget Submission Calls for New Federal Municipal Fiscal Partnerships. Seconded by Councillor Silliphant. Carried.
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| 19. | LETTER OF OCTOBER 31, 2003 FROM RICHARD MCLEAN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RE: FUNDY REGION SOLID WASTE COMMISSION – BOARD APPOINTMENT
Councillor Silliphant moved to appoint Richard McLean as Town Representative to the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission for a term as per applicable provincial legislation effective January 1, 2004. Seconded by Councillor Day. Carried.
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| 20. | SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY/AFFIDAVIT FORMS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RE: TRANSFER OF TOWN COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT TO ROGERS AT
& T WIRELESS TOWER
Councillor Day moved to approve appropriate signatures for Special Power of Attorney/Affidavit Forms Re: Transfer of Town Communications Equipment to Rogers AT&T Wireless Tower. Seconded by Councillor Murphy. Carried.
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| 21. | REPORT OF NOVEMBER 5, 2003 FROM RECREATION DIRECTOR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RE: JANITORIAL SERVICES - RENEWAL
Councillor Day moved to accept the recommendation from the Recreation Director to renew the Janitorial Services Agreement with Liam Beddow Cleaning for the option of one year at the same cost, terms and conditions as the current contract. Seconded by Councillor Murphy. Carried.
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| 22. | REPORT OF NOVEMBER 5, 2003 FROM RECREATION DIRECTOR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RE: LAWN MOWING MAINTENANCE SERVICES - RENEWAL
Councillor Day moved to accept the recommendation from the Recreation Director to renew the Lawn Mowing Maintenance Services Agreement with Lee’s Lawn & Landscaping at the same price of $12,735.06 plus $1,910.25 HST for a total of $14,645.31 for a further 6-month period from May to October 2004. Seconded by Councillor Silliphant. Carried.
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| 23. | LETTER OF NOVEMBER 2003 FROM NEW BRUNSWICK SPORTS HALL OF FAME | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RE: NOMINATIONS
Councillor Silliphant moved to receive and file letter of November 2003 from the New Brunswick Hall of Fame Re: Nominations. Seconded by Councillor Day. Carried.
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| 24. | REPORT OF NOVEMBER 3, 2003 FROM TOWN MANAGER RE: VARIOUS FEES - 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Councillor Silliphant moved to adopt various Town Fees as listed
in the Town Manager’s Report dated November 3, 2003 with fees to become
effective January 1, 2004 as follows:
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| 25. | ADJOURNMENT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deputy Mayor McGowan moved adjournment.
Seconded by Councillor Day. Carried. Time: 8:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, |
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Marcia Mason
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