13 March 2000 minutes Town of Grand Bay--Westfield

TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2000

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Council met in a regular session on Monday, March 13, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Losier presiding.

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2.

RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
All members were in attendance with the exception of Councillor Calvin.
Deputy Mayor Black moved to pay Councillor Calvin in his absence.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

3.

DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor McGowan declared a Conflict of Interest with the following item from Bills for Ratification:
                $
35. McGowan, Diane Amb. 3.06

4.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
None

5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

5.1

R.C.M.P. STATISTICAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2000
Cst. Langlois presented the R.C.M.P. Statistical Report for the month of February, 2000.
Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the R.C.M.P. Statistical Report for the month of February, 2000.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

5.2

PRESENTATION OF FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARD TO BILL CAMERON
Fire Chief Dan McCoy presented Bill Cameron with a plaque from the Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Firefighters and congratulated Mr. Cameron on his 14 years of dedicated service to the Volunteer Fire Department.
Mayor Losier offered congratulations and presented Bill Cameron with a Fire Service Recognition Award on his retirement after 14 years of dedicated service to both the Volunteer Fire Department and to the Community.

6.

MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 2000
Councillor Sutton moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of February 28, 2000 as presented.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

6.1

MINUTES OF PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2000
Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of February 21, 2000.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.

6.2

MINUTES OF WESTFIELD & DISTRICT RECREATION COMMISSION MEETINGS OF JANUARY 30, 2000 AND FEBRUARY 27, 2000
Deputy Mayor Black moved to receive and file the minutes of the Westfield & District Recreation Commission meetings of January 30, 2000 and February 27, 2000.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.

6.3

MINUTES OF EMERGENCY MEASURES ORGANIZATION MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2000
Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the minutes of the Emergency Measures Organization meeting of January 15, 2000.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.

7.

BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Councillor McGowan departed the meeting due to a stated Conflict of Interest.
Councillor Sutton moved to approve the following item from Bills for Ratification:
                $
35. McGowan, Diane Amb. 3.06
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
Councillor McGowan rejoined the meeting.
Councillor Sutton moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for a total of $13,516.27 and approve the remaining Bills for Ratification for a total of $27,748.26, Grand Total $41,264.53.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA
a) Dog Control Report for the Month of February, 2000
b) Works Department Report for the Month of February, 2000
c) Recreation Director’s Report for the Month of February, 2000
d) Building Inspector’s Report for the Month of February, 2000
Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the following Consent Agenda items:
a) Dog Control Report for the Month of February, 2000
b) Works Department Report for the Month of February, 2000
c) Recreation Director’s Report for the Month of February, 2000
d) Building Inspector’s Report for the Month of February, 2000
Seconded by Councillor Keir. Carried.

9.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
a) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2000
None

10.

DELEGATIONS
None

11.

PETITIONS
None

12.

BY-LAWS
12.1 FIRST READING BY TITLE OF BY-LAW NO. 1A, AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW NO. 1, TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD BY-LAW RESPECTING THE PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL
Councillor McGowan moved First Reading by title of By-law No. 1A, Amendment to By-law No. 1, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law Respecting the Procedure and Organization of the Council.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
By-law No. 1A was read a first time by title.

12.2

SECOND READING BY TITLE OF BY-LAW NO. 1A, AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW NO. 1, TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD BY-LAW RESPECTING THE PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL
Councillor Sutton moved Second Reading by Title of By-law No. 1A, Amendment to By-law No. 1, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law Respecting the Procedure and Organization of the Council.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
By-law No. 1A was read a second time by title.

13.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS
None

14.

REPORTS
None

15.

MEMBER ADVISORY FROM FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES RE: FEDERAL BUDGET 2000
Councillor Sutton moved to have staff prepare an application to the Green Municipal Enabling Fund (GMEF) regarding a Water Feasibility Study as well as a Sewerage Feasibility Study for the Town.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.

16.

LETTER OF FEBRUARY 10, 2000 FROM THE SAINT JOHN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE RE: DONATION FOR SAINT JOHN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 2000
Councillor Sutton moved that the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield sponsor a participant for the Saint John Women’s Conference being held April 15, 2000.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
It was noted that this allows a person to attend the Women’s Conference who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend.

17.

LETTER OF MARCH 2, 2000 FROM CHARLES E. GAUDET, FISHERIES AND OCEANS RE: DIVESTITURE OF WESTFIELD WHARF/RELEVANT DATA
Councillor McGowan moved to table letter of March 2, 2000 from Charles E. Gaudet, Fisheries and Oceans Re: Divestiture of Westfield Wharf/Relevant Data for further information.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.

18.

LETTER OF MARCH 1, 2000 FROM SAINT JOHN FLAMES RE: PLAYOFF TICKETS
Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file letter of March 1, 2000 from Saint John Flames Re: Playoff Tickets.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.

19.

LETTER OF FEBRUARY 27, 2000 FROM TREVOR HOLDER, MLA SAINT JOHN-PORTLAND, CORPORATE WALK RECRUITMENT CHAIR RE: LET’S WALK TO CURE DIABETES
Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file letter of February 27, 2000 from Trevor Holder, MLA Saint John-Portland, Corporate Walk Recruitment Chair Re: Let’s Walk to Cure Diabetes.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.

20.

MEMORANDUM OF MARCH 8, 2000 FROM EMERGENCY MEASURES ORGANIZATION RE: ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR YEAR 2000
Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file Memorandum of March 8, 2000 from Emergency Measures Organization Re: Election of Officers for Year 2000.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
It was noted letters of appreciation will be forwarded to Gary McKay, Chair and David Wilson, Vice Chairman for serving on the Town Emergency Measures Organization.

21.

RECREATION DIRECTOR’S REPORT OF MARCH 8, 2000 RE: ENGINEERING/MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CENTRUM OVER-ROOF PROJECT
Councillor Sutton moved to concur with the recommendation of the Recreation Director in his Report of March 8, 2000 in that David Corkum of Tidal Industrial Development be engaged at a cost not to exceed $3,500 plus taxes and expenses for engineering/management services for the Centrum Over-roof Project.
Seconded by Councillor Keir. Carried.

22.

ADJOURNMENT
Councillor Keir moved adjournment.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
Time: 7:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra Gautreau                                              Grace Losier
Manager (Clerk)                                                         Mayor

Judy Sproule
Assistant Clerk
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2.	RECORD OF ATTENDANCE All members were in attendance with the exception of Councillor Calvin. Deputy Mayor Black moved to pay Councillor Calvin in his absence. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
3.	DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Councillor McGowan declared a Conflict of Interest with the following item from Bills for Ratification: $ 35. McGowan, Diane Amb. 3.06
4.	PUBLIC HEARINGS None
5.	PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
5.1	R.C.M.P. STATISTICAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2000 Cst. Langlois presented the R.C.M.P. Statistical Report for the month of February, 2000. Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the R.C.M.P. Statistical Report for the month of February, 2000. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
5.2	PRESENTATION OF FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARD TO BILL CAMERON Fire Chief Dan McCoy presented Bill Cameron with a plaque from the Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Firefighters and congratulated Mr. Cameron on his 14 years of dedicated service to the Volunteer Fire Department. Mayor Losier offered congratulations and presented Bill Cameron with a Fire Service Recognition Award on his retirement after 14 years of dedicated service to both the Volunteer Fire Department and to the Community.
6.	MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 2000 Councillor Sutton moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of February 28, 2000 as presented. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
6.1	MINUTES OF PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2000 Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of February 21, 2000. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
6.2	MINUTES OF WESTFIELD & DISTRICT RECREATION COMMISSION MEETINGS OF JANUARY 30, 2000 AND FEBRUARY 27, 2000 Deputy Mayor Black moved to receive and file the minutes of the Westfield & District Recreation Commission meetings of January 30, 2000 and February 27, 2000. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
6.3	MINUTES OF EMERGENCY MEASURES ORGANIZATION MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2000 Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the minutes of the Emergency Measures Organization meeting of January 15, 2000. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
7.	BILLS FOR PAYMENT Councillor McGowan departed the meeting due to a stated Conflict of Interest. Councillor Sutton moved to approve the following item from Bills for Ratification: $ 35. McGowan, Diane Amb. 3.06 Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried. Councillor McGowan rejoined the meeting. Councillor Sutton moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for a total of $13,516.27 and approve the remaining Bills for Ratification for a total of $27,748.26, Grand Total $41,264.53. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
8.	CONSENT AGENDA a) Dog Control Report for the Month of February, 2000 b) Works Department Report for the Month of February, 2000 c) Recreation Director’s Report for the Month of February, 2000 d) Building Inspector’s Report for the Month of February, 2000 Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the following Consent Agenda items: a) Dog Control Report for the Month of February, 2000 b) Works Department Report for the Month of February, 2000 c) Recreation Director’s Report for the Month of February, 2000 d) Building Inspector’s Report for the Month of February, 2000 Seconded by Councillor Keir. Carried.
9.	BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES a) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2000 None
10.	DELEGATIONS None
11.	PETITIONS None
12.	BY-LAWS 12.1 FIRST READING BY TITLE OF BY-LAW NO. 1A, AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW NO. 1, TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD BY-LAW RESPECTING THE PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL Councillor McGowan moved First Reading by title of By-law No. 1A, Amendment to By-law No. 1, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law Respecting the Procedure and Organization of the Council. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried. By-law No. 1A was read a first time by title.
12.2	SECOND READING BY TITLE OF BY-LAW NO. 1A, AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW NO. 1, TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD BY-LAW RESPECTING THE PROCEDURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNCIL Councillor Sutton moved Second Reading by Title of By-law No. 1A, Amendment to By-law No. 1, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law Respecting the Procedure and Organization of the Council. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried. By-law No. 1A was read a second time by title.
13.	NOTICE OF MOTIONS None
14.	REPORTS None
15.	MEMBER ADVISORY FROM FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES RE: FEDERAL BUDGET 2000 Councillor Sutton moved to have staff prepare an application to the Green Municipal Enabling Fund (GMEF) regarding a Water Feasibility Study as well as a Sewerage Feasibility Study for the Town. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
16.	LETTER OF FEBRUARY 10, 2000 FROM THE SAINT JOHN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE RE: DONATION FOR SAINT JOHN WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 2000 Councillor Sutton moved that the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield sponsor a participant for the Saint John Women’s Conference being held April 15, 2000. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried. It was noted that this allows a person to attend the Women’s Conference who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend.
17.	LETTER OF MARCH 2, 2000 FROM CHARLES E. GAUDET, FISHERIES AND OCEANS RE: DIVESTITURE OF WESTFIELD WHARF/RELEVANT DATA Councillor McGowan moved to table letter of March 2, 2000 from Charles E. Gaudet, Fisheries and Oceans Re: Divestiture of Westfield Wharf/Relevant Data for further information. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
18.	LETTER OF MARCH 1, 2000 FROM SAINT JOHN FLAMES RE: PLAYOFF TICKETS Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file letter of March 1, 2000 from Saint John Flames Re: Playoff Tickets. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
19.	LETTER OF FEBRUARY 27, 2000 FROM TREVOR HOLDER, MLA SAINT JOHN-PORTLAND, CORPORATE WALK RECRUITMENT CHAIR RE: LET’S WALK TO CURE DIABETES Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file letter of February 27, 2000 from Trevor Holder, MLA Saint John-Portland, Corporate Walk Recruitment Chair Re: Let’s Walk to Cure Diabetes. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
20.	MEMORANDUM OF MARCH 8, 2000 FROM EMERGENCY MEASURES ORGANIZATION RE: ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR YEAR 2000 Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file Memorandum of March 8, 2000 from Emergency Measures Organization Re: Election of Officers for Year 2000. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried. It was noted letters of appreciation will be forwarded to Gary McKay, Chair and David Wilson, Vice Chairman for serving on the Town Emergency Measures Organization.
21.	RECREATION DIRECTOR’S REPORT OF MARCH 8, 2000 RE: ENGINEERING/MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CENTRUM OVER-ROOF PROJECT Councillor Sutton moved to concur with the recommendation of the Recreation Director in his Report of March 8, 2000 in that David Corkum of Tidal Industrial Development be engaged at a cost not to exceed $3,500 plus taxes and expenses for engineering/management services for the Centrum Over-roof Project. Seconded by Councillor Keir. Carried.
22.	ADJOURNMENT Councillor Keir moved adjournment. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried. Time: 7:50 p.m.