| TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1999 |
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield met in a regular session on Monday,
June 14, 1999 at 7:45 p.m. with Mayor Losier presiding.
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RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
All members were in attendance.
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DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
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| 5.1
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R.C.M.P. STATISTICAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD MAY 6, 1999 TO JUNE 9,
1999
R.C.M.P. attended Information Session at discuss their Monthly Report.
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WESTFIELD EMERGENCY DISPATCH SERVICE – RECOGNITION OF VOLUNTEER
SERVICES
Councillor Diane McGowan, Administrator, Westfield Ambulance said a few word of thanks. Councillor Diane McGowan, Administrator, Westfield Ambulance and
Mayor Losier made presentations to the former Westfield Emergency Dispatch
Service Volunteers.
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BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE PRESENTATION – MR. FLOYD SCOTT AND MR.
GLEN COSMAN ATTENDING
Glen Cosman gave a presentation concerning certain areas within the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield that may be in need of some work. The area’s of concern were Flag Poles and Flags at the Cenotaph, Kiosks that are in the former Village of Westfield, Flags and sign not up at the Caboose until students are hired for the summer, move picnic shelter across from Arena to an open spot across from the Old Police Station. Councillor Keir made a motion to receive and file item 5.3. Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried.
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LETTER OF JUNE 1, 1999 FROM MR. RAYMOND RING RE: CHIPSEALING
OF BRANDY CRESCENT/WORKS COMMISSIONER’S REPORT OF JUNE 8, 1999
Mr. Ring asked that Item 11.1 be upgraded to be included with item 5.4 as it is concerning the item. Raymond Ring of Brandy Crescent gave a presentation concerning work that was being done on Brandy Crescent. Councillor Keir moved to chipseal Brandy Crescent forthwith following
the Works Commissioner’s recommendation of items 1-7 of his report.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 25, 1999
Councillor Sutton moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 25, 1999 as presented. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
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MINUTES OF PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 17, 1999
Deputy Mayor Black moved to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of May 17, 1999. Seconded by Councillor Keir. Carried.
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TELEPHONE POLL OF MAY 27, 1999 RE: 1998 GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECT
– RIVERSIDE PARK
Councillor McGowan moved to ratify the Telephone Poll of May 27,
1999 for the 1998 General Capital Project – Riverside Park
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TENDER NOTED OF MAY 27, 1999 RE: WINTER MAINTENANCE SERVICES
TENDER NO. 99-001W
Councillor Sutton moved to receive and the Tender Notes of May 27,
1999 Re: Winter Maintenance Services Tender No. 99-001W
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TELEPHONE POLL OF JUNE 8, 1999 RE: TEMPORARY MOBILE SIGN AT
150 NEREPIS ROAD
Councillor Calvin moved to ratify Telephone Poll of June 8, 1999
Re: Temporary Mobile Sign at 150 Nerepis Road
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BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Councillor Sutton moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for a total of $10,768.18, and approve the Bills for Ratification for a total of $52161.59 , Grand Total $62,929.77. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried
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CONSENT AGENDA
a) Dog Control Report for the Month of May, 1999
Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the following Consent Agenda items: a) Dog Control Report for the Month of May, 1999
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
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BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
a) Regular Council Meeting of May 25, 1999 None
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DELEGATIONS
None
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PETITIONS
None
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BY-LAWS
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READING IN ITS ENTIRETY OF BY-LAW NO. 15B, AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW NO.
15, TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD MUNICIPAL PLAN BY-LAW
Councillor McGowan moved Reading in its Entirety of By-law 15B, Amendment to By-law No. 15, Amendment to By-law No. 15, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Municipal Plan By-law. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried. By-law No. 15B was read in its entirety.
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THIRD READING BY TITLE AND ENACTMENT OF BY-LAW NO. 15B, AMENDMENT
TO BY-LAW NO. 15, TOWN OF GRAND BY-WESTFIELD MUNICIPAL PLAN BY-LAW
Councillor Sutton moved Third Reading by Title and Enactment of By-law No. 15B, Amendment to By-law No. 15, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Municipal Plan By-law. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
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READING IN ITS ENTIRETY OF BY-LAW NO. 16B B, AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW
NO. 16, TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD ZONING BY-LAW
Councillor Sutton moved Reading in its Entirety of By-law No. 16B, Amendment to By-law No. 16, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Zoning By-law. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
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THIRD READING BY TITLE AND ENACTMENT OF BY-LAW NO. 16B, AMENDMENT
TO BY-LAW NO. 16, TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD ZONING BY-LAW
Deputy Mayor Black moved Third Reading by Title and Enactment of By-law No. 16B, Amendment to By-law No. 16, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Zoning By-law. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
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FIRST READING BY TITLE OF BY-LAW NO. 45, TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
BY-LAW RESPECTING EMERGENCY MEASURES
Councillor Sutton moved First reading by Title of By-law No. 45, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law Respecting Emergency Measures. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried. By-law No. 45 was read a first time by title.
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SECOND READING BY TITLE OF BY-LAW NO. 45, TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
BY-LAW RESPECTING EMERGENCY MEASURES
Councillor McGowan moved Second Reading by Title of By-law No. 45, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law Respecting Emergency Measures. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried. By-law No. 45 was read a second time by title.
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NOTICE OF MOTIONS
None
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REPORTS
None
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FAX OF MAY 20, 1999 FROM FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES (FCM)
RE: FCM SUPPORTS VANCOUVER IN RIGHT-OF-WAY DISPUTE.
Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file fax of May 20, 1999 from Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Re: FCM Supports Vancouver in Right-of-Way Dispute. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
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LETTER OF MAY 20, 1999 FROM FRANK COWAN COMPANY LIMITED RE:
Y2K CONTINGENT LIABILITY INSURANCE/FRANK COWAN NEW LETTER ARTICLE – Y2K/MUNICIPAL
WORLD ARTICLE RE: Y2K
Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file letter of May 20, 1999 from Frank Cowan Company Limited Re: Y2K Contingent Liability Insurance/Frank Cowan News Letter Article – Y2K/Municipal World Article Re: Y2K. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
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LETTER OF APRIL 7, 1999 FROM WESTFIELD AND DISTRICT RECREATION COMMISSION/REPORT
FROM RECREATION DIRECTOR DATED APRIL 8, 1999 RE: 1999 FINANCIAL REQUEST
FROM WESTFIELD AND DISTRICT RECREATION COMMISSION TABLED ON MAY 25, 1999
Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file letter of April 7, 1999 from Westfield and District Recreation Commission/Report from Recreation Director dated April 8, 1999 Re: 1999 Financial request from Westfield and District Recreation Commission tabled on May 25, 1999. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
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LETTER OF MAY 28, 1999 FROM FUNDY REGION SOLID WASTE COMMISSION
RE: LETTER FORWARDED TO HON. GENE DEVEREUX, MINISTER OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Councillor Keir moved to receive and file letter of May 28, 1999 from Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Re: Letter forwarded to Hon. Gene Devereux, Minister of the Environment. Seconded by Councillor McGowan.
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LETTER OF MAY 26, 1999 FROM EILEEN TRAVIS, IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES
RE: THANK YOU TO GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the letter of May 26, 1999 from Eileen Travis, Imagine the Possibilities Re: Thank you to Grand Bay-Westfield. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
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LETTER OF MAY 25, 1999 FROM MAYOR SHIRLEY McALARY, CITY OF SAINT
JOHN RE: COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM
Councillor Keir moved to refer letter of May 25, 1999 from Mayor Shirley McAlary, City of Saint John Re: Communities in Bloom to the Beautification Committee. Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried.
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LETTER OF MAY 31, 1999 FROM RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION
INC. RE: THANK YOU FOR DONATION
Councillor Keir moved to receive and file letter of May 31, 1999 from River Valley Community Center Foundation Inc. Re: Thank you for Donation. Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried.
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REPORT OF JUNE 1, 1999 FROM TOWN MANAGER RE: 1999 SUMMER MEETING
SCHEDULE
Councillor McGowan moved to cancel the July 12, 1999 Regular Council Meeting and the August 23, 1999 Regular Council Meeting with a Special Council Meeting to be called if required. Seconded by Councillor Keir. Carried.
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LETTER OF MAY 31, 1999 FROM SANDI RICHARD RE: WATER PROBLEM
AT 647 NEREPIS ROAD/WORKS COMMISSIONER’S REPORT OF JUNE 2, 1999 RE:
LETTER FROM SANDI RICHARD DATED MAY 31, 1999
Councillor Keir moved to refer the item back to the Works Commissioner for an update at the July 26, 1999 Council Meeting. Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried.
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REPORT OF JUNE 1, 1999 FROM TOWN MANAGER RE: DEMAND LOAN RE:
MINISTERIAL APPROVAL NO. 99-21
Councillor Calvin moved authorization for a Demand Loan from the Bank of Nova Scotia, Grand Bay-Westfield Branch Re: Ministerial Approval No. 99-21 concerning 1999 General Capital Borrowing with Loan not to exceed $200,000 for a term of one year. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried
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MEMORANDUM OF MAY 20, 1999 FROM STEPHEN KAEGI, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER, TOWNSHIP OF THE ARCHIPELAGO RE: LOCAL JURISDICTION OVER
WATER USE
Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file memorandum of May 20, 1999 from Stephen Kaegi, Chief Administrative Officer, Township of the Archipelago re: Local Jurisdiction over water use. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
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LETTER OF JUNE 6, 1999 FROM GODFREY ASSOCIATES LTD., RE: STORM
SEWER & STREET IMPROVEMENTS 1999 – VARIOUS LOCATIONS PROJECT NO. 010-081
Councillor Calvin moved to pay Progress Report 010-081 in the amount of 98,524.86. Seconded by Councillor Sutton.
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RECREATION DIRECTOR’S REPORT OF JUNE 9, 1999 RE: LIONS BALLFIELDS
AND TENNIS COURT – FENCING
Councillor McGowan moved to concur with the recommendation of the Recreation Director to accept the quote from Eastern Fence Limited at a cost of $1,233.00 plus HST for fencing repairs. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
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RECREATION DIRECTOR’S REPORT OF JUNE 9, 1999 RE: BLEACHERS
AT LIONS FIELD
Councillor Calvin moved that the Bleacher should be built and that the item be referred to the Works Department so they can come up with an idea to anchor down the bleachers so that they cannot be tipped over and destroyed. Seconded by Councillor Keir. Carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
Councillor Keir moved adjournment. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Time 9:30 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Sandra Gautreau
Grace Losier
Manager (Clerk)
Mayor
Wendy Boyles
Secretary
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