All members were in attendance with the exception of Mayor Losier who was absent due to illness.
Councillor Calvin moved to pay Mayor Losier in her absence.

Seconded by Councillor Little.  Carried.
 

 Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.

Councillor Silliphant moved to have Council consider item 6.2a following the presentations by Rogers Wireless and area resident Jack Keir.

Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.
 

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Cst. Fournier presented the RCMP Statistical Report for May 2002 on behalf of Corporal Grant.
Cst. Fournier indicated he would request a breakout of collisions on future monthly RCMP Statistical Reports for the commercial area of River Valley Drive.

Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file the RCMP Statistical Report for May 2002. 

Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.
 

Mr. Cameron Starrit, Real Estate Specialist, Rogers Wireless made a presentation on behalf of Rogers Wireless Inc. Re: Proposed Tower Installation off Ridge Way noting that a tower in the area of Ridge Way will provide customers with improved cellular coverage and service in the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield and along Highway #7.  The proposed cellular site is located next to the power line about 1700 feet (1/2 km.) southwest of the end of Ridge Way. 

Councillor Day moved to bring forward item 6.2a on the agenda as item 6.2c to allow for the presentation by area resident Jack Keir regarding the proposed tower installation.

Seconded by Councillor Little.  Carried.
 

Jack Keir noted his concerns regarding the location of the Communications Tower being in an area where there is the potential for residential growth.

Councillor Calvin moved to entertain questions from the audience regarding the proposed tower installation.

Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.

Councillor Little cast a dissenting vote.

Doug Smith commented on the proposed tower installation with Cameron Staritt responding.

Jack Keir commented that it was his understanding that NBTel would not be using the proposed Rogers Wireless Tower.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to approve the development of a Utility/Communications Tower on Lot 02-1 shown on Tentative Survey Plan, in favour of Rogers Wireless Inc., Lot 02-1, prepared by Key Surveys Engineering dated April 23, 2002, under section 4 (3) of the Town’s Zoning By-law, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law No. 16, Division 1, as:

i) land being essential to the operation of the services concerned; and

ii) public view of the Tower will be adequately screened based on the size of the lot.

Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.

Councillor Day and Deputy Mayor McGowan cast dissenting votes.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to table presentation by the Lower St. John River Sustainable Development Coalition to the next Council meeting of July 22, 2002 when Mayor Losier would be in attendance.

Seconded by Councillor Little.  Carried.
 

1) By-pass on Highland Road

Deputy Mayor McGowan noted that the Town is seeking funding for exit/access ramps.

Mr. Sherwood noted that he does not have an answer as yet, but has spoken to the Premier’s Office and staff and they are looking at it now.  A commitment from the Town will be required.

It was also noted that there would be meetings in September regarding the Municipal Plan Review and a meeting could be set up at that time between the Province and the Town to seek a commitment.

2) Designated Highway Program

Mr. Sherwood advised Highway #177 Nerepis Road is going to be completed this summer, and there is no commitment as yet for funding of River Valley Drive, however he will continue to work on the item.

3) Infrastructure Program

Mr. Sherwood noted that there has not been an announcement as yet and the Federal Government is not saying what programs they are going to participate in with the Province.

4) Former Standard Investment Property

Mr. Sherwood thought that the soil test results had been sent to the Town before, but he will follow up on this, as the Town has not received the results.

5) Task Force on Volunteer Fire Services

Mr. Sherwood advised Public Safety and the Department of Environment and Local Government are currently discussing what direction will be taken with the ten Task Force recommendations. 

6) Town Boundary Line to Workers’ Rehab Centre

Mr. Sherwood will follow up on this item.

7) Minister’s Roundtable on Local Governance

Mr. Sherwood noted that the public hearings are completed and a report should be finished before the end of June to go to various government departments – he will keep the Town informed.

8) Service New Brunswick Budget

Mr. Sherwood thought a copy of the Service New Brunswick budget had been given to the Town. He will follow up on this item.

9) ATV Task Force

Mr. Sherwood noted that the ATV Task Force did not act on as many issues as expected and noted that some stake holders are now being consulted for input.

10) Amalgamation Funding for Edmundston

Mr. Sherwood received a note of explanation on the Amalgamation Funding for Edmundston from Minister Jardine, which he read to Council and noted that the Edmundston Amalgamation was particularly complex due to the number of areas that were merged.

This item will be discussed with Mayor Losier to follow up with Mr. Sherwood.

11) Traffic Issues on River Valley Drive

Mr. Sherwood noted that in talking with the Deputy Minister of Transportation they don’t normally fund surveys for a whole area, however they will do a certain section.

  Mr. Sherwood will follow up on this item.

     12)  Upgrading of School Street

It was noted School Street is owned by the Province and there is a need for improvements particularly for the safety of the children going to and from school.

  Mr. Sherwood will make inquiries about this item.

Mr. Sherwood noted that there is now a sign going east and west on Highway #1 saying Grand Bay-Westfield and Fredericton.

Councillor Calvin departed the meeting.

Time: 8:59 p.m.

      13)          Land Adjacent to Westfield Wharf

Mr. Sherwood is still working on acquiring land adjacent to the Westfield Wharf for the Town for $1.00.

Councillor Calvin rejoined the meeting.

Time:  9:00 p.m.

      14)          Unity Park

 An application has been made to the Province for a 2002 CIP grant to add a gazebo and three archways to Unity Park.  A copy of the application will be provided to Mr. Sherwood.

Councillor Silliphant moved to approve a five-minute recess.

Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried Unanimously.

Time:  9:10 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 9:16 p.m.

Councillor Day moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 10, 2002 as presented.

Seconded by Councillor Little.  Carried.
 

Councillor Day moved to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of
June 3, 2002.

Seconded by Councillor Little.  Carried.
 

Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.
 

Councillor Day moved to receive and file Proposal Opening Notes of June 20, 2002 Re:  Proposal for the Purchase of Land or Acquisition of Land for Easement Purposes - Country Club Drive.

 Seconded by Councillor Little.  Carried.
 

Councillor Day moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for a total of $112,078.25, and approve the Bills
for Ratification for a total of $53,044.33, Grand Total $165,122.58.

Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.
 

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

a) Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Report for May 2002
b) Westfield Volunteer Ambulance Accounts Payable Information Listing Dated June 24, 2002

 Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.
 

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Councillor Day moved to approve the proposal as received from Mr. & Mrs. Robert MacKinnon for the sale of land identified by PID # 30188734 on Country Club Drive in response to Proposal Call 2002-01, Land for Public Purposes, Country Club Drive for the purchase price of $1,000.00 subject to:

1) the completion of the Cul-de-Sac fronting such lot to the satisfaction of the Town;

2) the submission and approval of Tentative Subdivision Plan as presented, creating one new lot at the top of the Cul-de-Sac, adjacent to lot out of PID # 00227702;

3) the provision of a 5 m wide development restriction to act as a buffer to be maintained on the eastern property line between the present lot PID # 00227702 and existing lot to be consolidated to the Larry Chapman Property, identified by PID # 30188726;

4) the provision of a 5 m wide development restriction to act as a buffer to be maintained on the southern property line between the present lot PID # 00227702 and existing lot identified by PID # 30100770;

5) the provision of a 5 m wide development restriction to act as a buffer to be maintained on the eastern property line between the present lot PID # 00227702 and existing lot identified by PID # 30100754;

6)  The terms and conditions set out in the Proposal Call 2002-01.

Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file letter of June 7, 2002 from Hon. Percy Mockler, Minister of Transportation Re:  Assistance for Improvements to Provincially Designated Highways.

Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.

It was suggested that Mayor Losier follow up with MLA Milt Sherwood on funding for River Valley Drive.
 

Councillor Day moved to refer letter of May 28, 2002 from Planning & Land Management Re:  Request to Acquire Portion of Her Majesty the Queen (Department of Transportation) Properties with PID #00133975 and PID #00229138, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield, Kings County to Mayor Losier to follow up with Milt Sherwood, MLA to pursue acquisition of desired land for $1.00.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

Councillor Day moved to receive and file letter of May 24, 2002 from Miss Lois Merritt Re:  Advisory Council on the Status of Women with a letter to be forwarded to Miss Merritt congratulating her on appointment as a member of the Advisory Council on the Status of Women representing the Greater Saint John Region for a term of three years.
 

Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.
 

Councillor Day moved to receive and file letter of June 4, 2002 from M. T. Quigley, Manager Policing Services Re:  Funding Under the Municipal Police Assistance Fund.

Seconded by Councillor Little.  Carried.

Councillor Day moved to support the D.A.R.E. Program with a donation of $500.00 from the Council Discretionary account.

Seconded by Councillor Little.  Carried.
 

Councillor Day moved to refer data of June 17, 2002 from Environment and Local Government Re:  2002-2003 New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund grant to staff to return to Council at a later date.

Seconded by Councillor Little.  Carried.
 

Councillor Day moved to concur with the recommendation of the Development Officer in his report of June 18, 2002 in that the request by Mr. Cosman to consider the sale of the Public Right-of-Way, PID #00107706 so as to maintain the property for the possible future development of an emergency access route for fire and operation purposes be denied.

Seconded by Councillor Little.  Carried.

Councillor Calvin and Councillor Silliphant cast dissenting votes.
 

Councillor Day moved to concur with the recommendation of the Recreation Director in his report of June 19, 2002 in that approval be granted to fund the Pedal Poker event by the Westfield and District Recreation Commission as part of Canada Day activities in the amount of $400.

Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.
 

Councillor Day moved to concur with the recommendation of the Works Commissioner in his Report of June 19, 2002 in that Tender No. 004T-02 for a 2002 loader/backhoe be awarded to Wajax Industrial Limited for $95,105.00 (net cost to the Town $88,016.78).

 Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.
 

 Councillor Silliphant moved adjournment.

 Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.

 Time:  9:29 p.m.

Judy Sproule
Assistant Clerk