Councillor Keir moved to approve the order of business as presented.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan declared a conflict of interest with the following item from Bills for Ratification:
 #52. McGowan, Diane Amb. 229.89
 

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Cpl. Oliver presented the RCMP Statistical Report for the Month of October, 2000.

Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the RCMP Statistical Report for the month for October, 2000 as presented.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of October 23, 2000 as presented.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Deputy Mayor Black moved to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of October 16, 2000.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to ratify the Telephone Poll of October 24, 2000 in that authorization be granted

1) to refer the application by Brian & Judith Silliphant for an amendment to the Municipal Plan By-law and Zoning By-law to staff to be included in the general Municipal Plan By-law and Zoning By-law Review currently in the process of being awarded to a Planning Consulting firm; 

2) to have staff refund the application fee of $200.00 paid by Brian & Judith Silliphant for the advertising costs for the Amendment to the Municipal Plan By-law and Zoning By-law.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Keir moved to receive and file Tender Notes of September 29, 2000 Re:  Proposal for Preparation of a Municipal Plan By-law and Zoning By-law.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file Tender Notes of November 8, 2000 Re:  Proposal for the Purchase of Land.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file Quotation Notes of November 6, 2000 Re:  Repairs & Maintenance of Municipal Vehicles.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan departed the meeting due to a stated conflict of interest.

Councillor Keir moved to approve the following item from Bills for Ratification:
 #52. McGowan, Diane Amb. 229.89

 Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 Councillor McGowan rejoined the meeting.

Councillor Keir moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for a total of $16,465.89, and approve the remaining Bills for Ratification for a total of $41,152.53, Grand Total $57,618.42.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
 

Deputy Mayor Black moved to receive and file the following Consent Agenda items:

a) Building Inspector’s Report for the Month of October, 2000
b) Works Department Report for the Month of October, 2000
c) Dog Control Report for the Month of October, 2000
d) Recreation Department Report for the Month of October, 2000

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

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Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file the General Revenue Fund Financial Report as at September 30, 2000.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to pay Fairville Construction Ltd. $920.00 Re:  Storm Sewer & Street Improvements 1999 – Various Locations – Project No. 010-081, Certificate No. 5, Final Completion.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

Deputy Mayor Black moved to pay Nautilus Construction & Rentals Ltd. $3,983.00 Re:  Storm Drainage Improvements and Street Resurfacing Project No. 010-077, Certificate No. 6, Final Completion.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

Councillor Keir moved to forward the Infrastructure Program Application Re:  Woolastook Drive Upgrading based on the Mayor’s approval of a revised description to be received from Clayton Rogers, P. Eng., Godfrey Associates Ltd. 

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to refer Report of November 9, 2000 from Development Officer Re:  Consultant Proposals for Review and Enactment of New Municipal Plan By-law and Zoning By-law to the 2001 Budget Session.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file Memorandum of November 7, 2000 from Planning Advisory Committee Re:  Term Expiration for Ralph Stevens and advertise the vacancy on the Planning Advisory Committee and inviting Mr. Stevens to submit his name for consideration.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.

It was noted a letter of appreciation would be forwarded to Ralph Stevens thanking him for his past service on the Planning Advisory Committee.
 

Councillor Keir moved to concur with the recommendation of the Development Officer in his report of November 7, 2000 as follows:

Under the administrative powers of the Council, set out under section 4 (1) of the Zoning By-law, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law #16, Division I, Council approves the development of a single family dwelling to be located at 10 Allingham Terrace NBGIC No. 00210708 subject to:

a) grading, drainage and culvert design and/or placement in developing the proposed driveway is to be installed subject to the Town’s Policy D 001-1.01, to the approval of the Town’s Works Commissioner;

b) relocation of existing NB Power Hydro Pole and guide wire anchors to allow a minimum 5.0 m wide driveway access to the lot;

c) all heavy equipment to be used in the development of the site shall be restricted to the proposed driveway access off Allingham Terrace;

d) landscaping to be provided and/or maintained for a minimum 1.5 m between the proposed driveway and the adjacent property (NBGIC No. 00224733 and 00473892) and the public right of way accessed off Woolastook Drive;

e) Works Commissioner’s approval for connection to the sewerage system at manhole located at the western end of Allingham Terrace.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to accept the proposal to sell vacant land on River Bend Court identified by NBGIC No. 00457853 to Barbara A. and Raymond J. Williams for the amount of $4,500.00 plus HST subject to the Terms and Conditions of Proposal Call PC 00-1.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan moved to approve the signing authority for the revised Draft of the Developer’s Agreement for development of Panoramic Estates, Phase 1 subject to completion of Final Subdivision Plan and documentation being presented for Council’s approval.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
 

Councillor Keir moved to refer letter of October 24, 2000 from Enterprise Saint John Re:  Budget 2001 to the Town’s 2001 Budget discussions.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file letter of October 20, 2000 from Enterprise Saint John Re:  Proposed Growth Study for Greater Saint John.

Seconded by Councillor Keir.  Carried.
 

Deputy Mayor Black moved to receive and file the letter of October 23, 2000 from Ron Fulton – Thank You for Support.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to renew the Town’s membership in the Lower St. John River Sustainable Development Coalition for a fee of $20.00.

Seconded by Councillor Keir.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the report of November 6, 2000 from Recreation Director Re:  Environmental Enhancement Project 2000.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Keir moved that the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield enter into an agreement with Star-Key Enterprises for the Repairs and Maintenance of Municipal Vehicles Re:  Bid No. 001RM-01 for the period January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2002 subject to the following rates:

$32.00 per hour Labour Rate – Regular Time
Parts pricing – Bidder’s Cost Price plus 10%.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Keir moved to receive and file letter of October 26, 2000 from Hon. Norman Betts, Minister of Finance Re:  Unconditional Grant for 2001.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.

It was noted that the municipality would receive a grant payment for 2001 that is 10 percent less than the payment received for 2000.
 

Councillor Keir moved to receive and file letter of October 24, 2000 from Hon. Milton Sherwood, Minister of Public Safety Re:  Volunteerism within the New Brunswick Fire Service.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Keir moved to invite Assistant Deputy Minister Brian Alexander and Larry Bennett of Safety Services to meet with Council and give a presentation on exactly what makes up the $5,000 increase in the RCMP’s budget.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Keir moved adjournment.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.

Time:  8:25 p.m.