September 22, 2008 Minutes


1.....
CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 PM

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Council met in a Regular Session on Monday, September 22, 2008 with Mayor Losier presiding.

2. RECORD OF ATTENDANCE

Deputy Mayor Archer, Councillor Calvin, Councillor Day, Councillor McGowan and Councillor Murphy were in attendance.

3. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

Councillor Murphy moved to approve the agenda of September 22, 2008 as presented.

    Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.

4. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

None

5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS

None

6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

None

7. MINUTES

7.1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Councillor Day moved to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 8, 2008 as presented.

    Seconded by Councillor Murphy.  Carried.

7.2
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of September 2, 2008.

    Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.

7.3 MINUTES OF FUNDY REGION SOLID WASTE COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2008

    Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file minutes of the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Meeting of June 26, 2008.

    Seconded by Deputy Mayor Archer.  Carried.

7.4
MINUTES OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD TOURISM COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2008

    Councillor Murphy moved to receive and file minutes of the Grand Bay-Westfield Tourism Committee Meeting of August 21, 2008.

    Seconded by Deputy Mayor Archer.  Carried.

7.5 EMERGENCY MEASURES ORGANIZATION (EMO) MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 17, 2008

Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file  minutes of the Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) Meeting of June 17, 2008.

Seconded by Councillor Murphy.  Carried.

8. BILLS FOR PAYMENT

Councillor Day moved to approve Bills for Payment in the amount of $9,648.18, Bills for Ratification in the amount of $52,589.96, Grand Total $62,238.14.

    Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.

9. CONSENT AGENDA

    None

10. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

a) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2008

            None

11. DELEGATIONS

    None

12. PETITIONS

    None

13. BY-LAWS

    None

14. NOTICE OF MOTIONS

    None

15. REPORTS

    None

16. RECREATION DIRECTOR’S REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 RE:  LETTER FROM RIVER VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE:  CABOOSE

    Councillor Murphy moved to invite expressions of interest from outside parties who have already contacted the Town about the Caboose to receive replies by October 7, 2008 and further that Council members have the option to explore local interest.

    Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.

17. WORKS COMMISSIONER’S REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 RE:  DESIGNATED HIGHWAY 5 YEAR PLAN 2009-2013

    Councillor Day moved to adopt the Designated Highway 5 Year Plan 2009 - 2013 per Works Commissioner’s report of September 17, 2008 and forward the Plan to the Department of Transportation with the following changes: move item b). Construction of a left turn lane at the intersection of Epworth Park Road and River Valley Drive per ADI recommendation and item c). Cross culvert replacement:  - 621 Nerepis Road and 637 Nerepis Road to year 2011 and move year 2011 - Complete curb & gutter from Epworth Park Road to Stevens Court to year 2009.

    Seconded by Deputy Mayor Archer.  Carried.

18. MEMORANDUM OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 FROM PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE RE:  TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION APPROVAL, KELLY DEVELOPMENT LTD. SUBDIVISION, LOTS 08-1 AND 08-2/DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

Deputy Mayor Archer moved that Council accept $49.76 Money in Lieu of Land for Public Purposes (cash, money order, or certified cheque) for the purposes of creating two new building lots out of PID No. 30148480 located on Highland Road as shown on the Tentative Subdivision Plan, Kelly Development Ltd. Subdivision, Lots 08-1 and Lot 08-2 as prepared by DeSaulniers Surveys Inc. dated September 8, 2008, with approval of final Subdivision Plan to be subject to:
   
a)payment of $49.76 (cash, money order, or certified cheque);
b)any utility easements as required by NB Power & NB Tel for servicing lot to be recorded and signed on the Final Plan;
c)recording of Civic Numbers on the Final Subdivision Plan.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.

19. MEMORANDUM OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 FROM PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE RE:  TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION APPROVAL, 009062 NB LTD., LOT 08-2, LOT 08-6, AND LOT 08-9/DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

Deputy Mayor Archer moved that Council accept $1,100.78 Money in Lieu of Land for Public Purposes (cash, money order, or certified cheque) for the purposes of creating two new building lots out of PID No. 30229736 located on Inglewood Drive as shown on the Tentative Subdivision Plan, 009062 NB Ltd. Subdivision, Lot 08-2, Lot 08-6, and Lot 08-9 as prepared by DeSaulniers Surveys Inc. dated September 8, 2008, with approval of final Subdivision Plan to be subject to:

d)payment of $1,100.78 (cash, money order, or certified cheque);
e)any utility easements as required by NB Power & NB Tel for servicing lot to be recorded and signed on the Final Plan;
f)recording of Civic Numbers on the Final Subdivision Plan.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.

20. RIVER CENTRE MANAGER’S REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 RE:  KIOSK LEASE AGREEMENT - TOURISM

    Councillor Murphy moved to approve the Kiosk Lease Agreement as presented and recommended by the Tourism Committee per Committee meeting of Thursday, September 11, 2008.

    Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.

21. PROGRESS INVOICE OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2008 FROM STEPHANIE B. PATTERSON, P. ENG., GODFREY ASSOCIATES LTD. RE:  STORM SEWER, RIVER VALLEY DRIVE, PROJECT NO. 010-137

    Councillor Day moved to approve Progress Invoice No. 3, Project No. 010-137 and pay relevant invoices in the amount of $23,751.21 per correspondence from Stephanie Patterson, P. Eng., Godfrey Associates Ltd. dated September 10, 2008.

    Seconded by Councillor Murphy.  Carried.

22. LETTER OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 FROM DAVID ARMSTRONG, ARMSTRONG HOLDINGS INC. RE:  INTRODUCTION OF IT COMPANIES

    Deputy Mayor Archer moved to receive and file letter of September 3, 2008 from David Armstrong, Armstrong Holdings Inc. Re:  Introduction of IT Companies.

    Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.

23. CARD RECEIVED FROM COUNCILLOR DOUG & LOUISE COOKE OF BLACKS HARBOUR RE:  THANK YOU

    Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file and have read card received from Councillor Doug & Louise Cooke of Blacks Harbour Re:  Thank You.

    Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.

24. LETTER OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 FROM JANET JACKSON, RIVER VALLEY GARDEN CLUB RE:  TOWN FLOWER BEDS

    Councillor Murphy moved to receive and file and have read letter of September 4, 2008 from Janet Jackson, River Valley Garden Club Re:  Town Flower Beds.

    Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.

25. LETTER OF JUNE 30, 2008 FROM VALERIE PRINGLE, CHAIR, TRANS CANADA TRAIL RE:  THANK YOU - LOWER RIVER PASSAGE - TRANS CANADA TRAIL

    Councillor Day moved to receive and file and have read letter of June 30, 2008 from Valerie Pringle, Chair, Trans Canada Trail Re:  Thank You - Lower River Passage - Trans Canada Trail.

    Seconded by Deputy Mayor Archer.  Carried.

26. ADJOURNMENT

    Councillor McGowan moved adjournment.

    Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.

    Time:  7:49 pm
   
Respectfully submitted,

Sandra Gautreau
Town Manager/Clerk

Grace Losier
Mayor
Marcia Mason
Assistant Clerk


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