TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1999
 

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield met in a regular session on
Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 7:40 p.m.
Mayor Losier presiding.
 
 

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2. 
 
 
 
 

 

RECORD OF ATTENDANCE

All members were in attendance with the exception of Deputy Mayor Black.

Councillor McGowan moved to pay Deputy Mayor Black in his absence.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

3. 

 

DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

None
 

4. 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

None
 

5.  PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
5.1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

R.C.M.P. STATISTICAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 7TH – OCTOBER 4TH, 1999

Cst. Stephane Langlois presented the R.C.M.P. Statistical Report for the period September 7th – October 4th, 1999.

Cst. Langlois noted the R.C.M.P. is requesting Council keep Halloween on Sunday, October 31st  instead of changing it to Saturday, October 30th since the Local Service Districts are not changing the date.

Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file the R.C.M.P. Statistical Report for the period September 7th – October 4th, 1999.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

5.2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

LETTER OF AUGUST 16, 1999 FROM MARITIME PAVEMENT MARKINGS (1997) RE:  3 YEAR AGREEMENT – RYAN BURNS ATTENDING

Ryan Burns of Maritime Pavement Markings made a presentation to Council offering a 3 year agreement for pavement markings at the same unit price as 1999 with a 10% rebate retroactive to 1999.

Councillor Calvin moved to refer letter of August 16, 1999 from Maritime Pavement Markings (1997) Re:  3 Year Agreement to the Works Commissioner for a report back to Council.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

6. 
 
 
 

 

MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1999

Councillor Sutton moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 27, 1999 as presented.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

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MINUTES OF PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1999

Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of September 20, 1999.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

6.2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FUNDY FUTURE & ENVIRONMENT BENEFITS COUNCIL MINUTES OF AUGUST 24, 1999

Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the Fundy Future & Environment Benefits Council Minutes of August 24, 1999.
 
 

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

6.3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES FROM TENDER OPENING OF SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 RE:  3” TRASH PUMP C/W BRIGGS AND STRATTON ENGINE

Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file Notes from Tender Opening of September 13, 1999 Re:  3” Trash Pump C/W Briggs and Stratton Engine.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.

Councillor Calvin moved to award the tender for one 3” Trash Pump C/W Briggs and Stratton Engine to Bill Wallace for $50.00.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

7. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BILLS FOR PAYMENT

Councillor Sutton moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for a total of $119,509.25 and approve the Bills for Ratification for a total of $19,621.47, Grand Total $139,130.72.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

8.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSENT AGENDA

a) Dog Control Report for the Month of September, 1999
b) Building Inspector’s Report for the Month of September, 1999
c) Recreation Director’s Report for the Month of September, 1999
d) Works Department Report for the Month of September, 1999

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

a) Dog Control Report for the Month of September, 1999
b) Building Inspector’s Report for the Month of September, 1999
c) Recreation Director’s Report for the Month of September, 1999
d) Works Department Report for the Month of September, 1999

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

9. 
 
 
 
 
 
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

a) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of September 27, 1999

None
 

10.
 
 
 
DELEGATIONS

None
 

11. 
 
 
 
PETITIONS

None
 

12.
 
 
 
BY-LAWS

None
 

13. 
 
 
 
NOTICE OF MOTIONS

None
 

14.
 
REPORTS
 
14.1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SEWERAGE UTILITY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE REPORT AS AT OCTOBER 6, 1999

Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the Sewerage Utility Accounts Receivable Report as at October 6, 1999.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

15. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MEMORANDUM OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1999 FROM LOCAL EMERGENCY MEASURES ORGANIZATION (EMO) RE:  APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS – R.C.M.P. ALTERNATE

Councillor Calvin moved to concur with the recommendation of the Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) in that the Non Commission Officer – In Charge (NCO-IC)  of the Municipal Section of the Grand Bay-Westfield Post is appointed as the Alternate to the Town Emergency Measures Organization.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

16.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FACSIMILE DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 1999 FROM CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA LTD. RE:  FILE NUMBER WSJ811489 – TABLED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1999

Councillor Sutton moved to refer Facsimile dated September 22, 1999 from Crawford Adjusters Canada Ltd. Re:  File Number WSJ811489 to the Town Solicitor for a legal opinion.

Seconded by Councillor Keir.  Carried.
 

 17.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LETTER OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 FROM FESTIVAL OF TREES RE:  REQUEST FOR SPONSORSHIP

Councillor Keir moved to receive and file letter of September 27, 1999 from Festival of Trees Re:  Request for Sponsorship.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

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LETTER OF OCTOBER 4, 1999 FROM GODFREY ASSOCIATES LTD. RE:  COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECT 1999 QUOTATION – SIGNS BY CAROLE

Councillor Calvin moved to proceed with the recommendation as presented by Godfrey Associates Ltd. dated October 4, 1999 in that Signs by Carole be engaged to:

1. add the wording “volunteer” to match the existing lettering on 2 Volunteer Fire Department buildings,  $490.00;

2. replace roof signs on 6 existing structures, 2 sided, sandblasted, gold leafed with the wording “Grand Bay-Westfield”, $2,040.00;

3. create signage for 2 existing picnic shelters (Epworth Park and Pamdenec), each unit to include 1 two sided roof sign and 2 fascia signs; design same as no. 2 but larger size, $960.00;

4. create twenty logos to be added to top of each roof sign as an extra if desired; these Town logos would match the existing logos and would be sandblasted and painted, $1,800.00;

5. create logo for the wall of the Council chamber, approximately 5 sq. ft., new, $520.00;

6. create two new structures for Ingleside and Grand Bay to match six existing structures in size and colour, etc. $6,850.00 - signage is included in this price;

with additional information on an antique light to be submitted to Council by Godfrey Associates.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

19. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LETTER OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 FROM CANADA POST RE:  CANADA POST TELEPHONE NUMBER ON COMMUNITY MAIL BOXES/DRAFT COMMUNITY MAILBOX LEGAL AGREEMENT/LETTER OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1999 FROM GORMAN NASON

Councillor Keir moved to have the Works Commissioner contact Canada Post to request a meeting with a Canada Post Representative in a position of authority with respect to the Community Mail Boxes.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

20. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DRAFT GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN FOR ADOPTION BY COUNCIL

Councillor Sutton moved to adopt the Draft Grand Bay-Westfield Municipal Emergency Response Plan as presented.

Seconded by Councillor Keir.  Carried.
 

21. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LETTER OF OCTOBER 1, 1999 FROM SAINT JOHN BOARD OF TRADE RE:  LUNCHEON WITH PREMIER BERNARD LORD & MEMBERS OF CABINET

Councillor Calvin moved that the Mayor and two Councillors attend a Luncheon with Premier Bernard Lord and Members of Cabinet at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre on Thursday, October 14th.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.

It was noted that Councillor McGowan and Councillor Sutton will attend the Luncheon with Mayor Losier.
 

22. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LETTER OF SEPTEMBER 23, 1999 FROM REGIONAL FACILITIES COMMISSION RE:  2000 OPERATING BUDGETS

Councillor Keir moved to approve the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield’s share for the Regional Facilities Commission Year 2000 Operating Budget for a total of $67,560.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

23.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WORKS COMMISSIONER’S REPORT OF OCTOBER 6, 1999 RE:  REQUEST TO ACQUIRE EASEMENT

Councillor Sutton moved to authorize staff to obtain an easement along the northern side of Mr. Gordon Galbraith’s property as required to construct an open ditch, noting that any corrective work required is not able to begin until the easement is formally accepted and executed by Council.

Seconded by Councillor Keir.  Carried.
 

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MEMORANDUM OF OCTOBER 5, 1999 FROM PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE RE:  OFFER TO PURCHASE LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES – LARRY & JOAN CHAPMAN – 21 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE/DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF OCTOBER 5, 1999/DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1999/LETTER FROM LARRY & JOAN CHAPMAN DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 1999

Councillor Keir moved to concur with the Development Officer in his reports of October 5, 1999 and September 30, 1999 in that:

1. Council accept the proposed $3,843.18 (cash, money order, or certified cheque) as the full purchase price for the Land for Public Purposes the Chapmans propose to purchase as per their proposal to Council dated September 20, 1999;

2. the sale of the property to Larry and Joan Chapman be subject to a covenant in the agreement of sale/purchase which will ensure an area of the subject property adjacent to the Ruth Phinney property (NBGIC #30100788) be left in a natural state in perpetuity; the area to be measured from the north-west corner of the Ruth Phinney property line to a point 20 metres south and 5 metres west of the Ruth Phinney Property line, and then extending in a southerly direction to a point on the southern property line 5 metres west of the south-west corner of the Ruth Phinney property;

3. the costs for surveying, any legal work and appraisal work for the land for Mr. & Mrs. Chapman and the Town’s cost for legal opinions with respect to reviewing the registration document shall be paid by Mr. & Mrs. Chapman and all account balances shall be paid in full prior to final execution by the Town;

4. that the Purchasers are made aware that the building lot proposed will have to go before the Planning Advisory Committee for approval of a lot that does not meet the minimum street frontage on a street.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried unanimously by a vote of full Council.
 

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MEMORANDUM OF OCTOBER 5, 1999 FROM PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE RE:  TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION PLAN - MURRAY AND NORMA SHANNON – 331 NEREPIS ROAD/DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF OCTOBER 5, 1999/DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

Councillor Sutton moved to concur with the recommendation of the Development Officer in his report of October 5, 1999 in that both Tentative and Final Approval be granted to the Shannon Subdivision Lot 99-1, Plan dated September 23, 1999 subject to:

1. the Planning Advisory Committee granting a variance of 14.38 metres to allow a lot frontage on the Nerepis Road, for the reduced lot width of 39.62 metres for lot 99-1 of the Shannon Subdivision;

2. Council accept $300.00 (cash, money order or certified cheque) as Cash in Lieu of Land for Public Purposes for Lot 99-1;

3. the $100.00 fee for Tentative Subdivision Plan approval be reimbursed to Mr. Shannon due to the fact that the application is subject to the Village of Westfield By-law No. 12, Subdivision By-law and as such is not subject to a Tentative Plan approval fee but is subject to a fee of $5.00 for Subdivision Plan approval;

4. the stamping of the Final Plan will be subject to proof of registration of the Amending Subdivision Plan for Donald H. Perrin, Jean I. Perrin and Rosalind L. Armstrong Subdivision dated September 22, 1999.

Seconded by Councillor Keir.  Carried.
 

26.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 MEMORANDUM OF OCTOBER 5, 1999 FROM PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE RE:  AMENDING SUBDIVISION PLAN – PERRIN/ARMSTRONG SUBDIVISION PLAN DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 1999/DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF OCTOBER 5, 1999/DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

Councillor Calvin moved to concur with the Planning Advisory Committee recommendation to Council and the Development Officer’s recommendation per his report of October 5, 1999 in that both Tentative and Final Approval be granted for the Amending Subdivision Plan showing Donald H. Perrin, Jean I. Perrin and Rosalind L. Armstrong Subdivision, dated September 22, 1999 subject to:

1. noted area to be indicated as “Future Street” by removing the word “Public”;

2. the street be referenced as “Teal Street” (formerly Crystal Street);

3. a letter be forwarded to Donald and Jean Perrin noting the existence of a water line crossing a public street with an invitation to meet with staff to discuss the options available.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

27. 
 
 
 
 
 
ADJOURNMENT

Councillor Keir moved adjournment.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

 
Time:  8:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
 

Sandra Gautreau                                                               Grace Losier
Manager (Clerk)                                                                          Mayor
 

Judy Sproule
Assistant Clerk

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