TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
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.
 

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
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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
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.

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
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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:
 
DOG LICENSES    $
Males Neutered  10.00
Males Not Neutered  30.00
Females Spayed  10.00
Females Not Spayed  30.00
Kennel 100.00
Replacement Tags     2.00
Board at Animal Rescue League  12.00/day
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DOG FINES
First Occasion during any Calendar Year  70.00
Second Occasion during any Calendar Year 100.00
Third Occasion during any Calendar Year 500.00
Kennel Cough Shot - Required by Animal Rescue League 13.00
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MISCELLANEOUS
Fax Transmittals Per Page, non – municipal made by Town owned equip.  1.00/page - local
2.00/page – long distance
Town Lapel Pins (to the Public) 3.00 + HST
Town Lapel Pins (to local businesses for resale) 2.25
Photo Copies .25/page
Town Discovery Guide and Street Map 3.00
Town By-laws .25/page
Town Zoning Maps 75.00
Town Municipal Plan Maps 75.00
Used Culvert 25.00/section
Mobile Home Park Permit 100.00
Building Permits  4.00 per 1,000 over 5,000
Sign Permits 10.00
Excavation Permit 1,000.00
Application for Subdivision 100.00
Application for Zoning By-law / Municipal Plan By-law Amendment 1,000.00
1. Ball Field Lighting Power Cost (Adult users) 100.00/team 19 yrs. & over
2. Ball Field Lining & Dragging - Adult  per formula adopted May 12, 2003
 
cost of service X 
percentage of allocation
3. Ball Field Lining & Dragging - Youth 4.00/Registrant
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WESTFIELD BOOKS
A History Told By Residents 15.00
Historic Sketch   Per By-law  5.00
Seconded by Councillor Murphy.  Carried.
 
25. ADJOURNMENT
Deputy Mayor McGowan moved adjournment.

Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.

Time:  8:47 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra Gautreau
Town Manager (Clerk)
Grace Losier
  Mayor

Marcia Mason
Assistant Clerk
 

 
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