All members were in attendance.
 

Councillor Keir moved to approve the order of business as presented.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan declared a conflict of interest with the following item from Bills for Ratification:
          #28. McGowan, Diane – Amb.    $ 7.60
 

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1.) BY-PASS ON HIGHLAND ROAD

Minister Sherwood advised this matter should be brought up when Council meets with Minister Blaney and he will be attending the meeting.

2.) DESIGNATED HIGHWAY PROGRAM

Minister Sherwood advised he would do what he could to support the Town’s application and requested a copy of the application for review. He noted this item should be brought up at the meeting with Minister Blaney.

Minister Sherwood advised the meeting with Minister Blaney is set for November 1st and he will be attending.

3.) INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM

Minister Sherwood advised the following amounts have been allocated province wide for the next six years: 2 million, 2.4 million, 9.1 million, 10.5 million, 10.8 million 10.9 million.

4.) GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR SEWERAGE SERVICES

Minister Sherwood advised this work would need to be requested under the Infrastructure Program.

5.) STANDARD INVESTMENT PROPERTY – CONTAMINATED SITE

Minister Sherwood advised Supply and Services is preparing to buy the Standard Investment property with Shell to do clean up and following that the area may be turned over to the municipality.  Council noted a desire for a complete clean up of the property so it may be sold for prime commercial use which would assist the Province in recovering its costs.

6.) WESTFIELD WHARF

Minister Sherwood advised the Department of Transportation would provide $15,000 to the Town towards the Westfield Wharf as this would be the cost for a breakfront for the ferry in lieu of the wharf being in place.  He noted this matter should be addressed with Minister Blaney at the November 1st meeting.

7.) TASK FORCE ON VOLUNTEER SERVICES

Minister Sherwood advised a study on fire services started in 1997 and not completed would be brought forward again to begin to address the issue of volunteer fire services.

8.) MILE MARKERS FOR HIGHWAY NO. 7

Minister Sherwood advised this matter should be addressed with Minister Blaney on November 1st and he will be attending the meeting.

9.) LETTER FROM LARRY BENNETT - POLICING

A discussion occurred concerning LSD areas – funding for R.C.M.P. services.
 

Linda Sillphant spoke on behalf of her family concerning the Silliphant Property – Mitchell Road noting they are in agreement with having their application processed with the Town’s Municipal Plan By-law and Zoning By-law Review.  She requested the Town give consideration to constructing the road to their property or partner with them in constructing the road.
 

Councillor Keir moved to receive and file the report of September 12, 2000 from Joan McDonnell regarding Board of Trustees, Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of October 10, 2000 as presented.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of October 2, 2000.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file minutes of the Emergency Measures Organization meeting of August 22, 2000.

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:
             #28. McGowan, Diane   Amb.   $ 7.60

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.

Councillor McGowan rejoined the meeting.

Councillor Keir moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for a total of  $20,863.10 and approve the remaining Bills for Ratification for a total of $67,282.77, Grand Total $88,145.87.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

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Councillor Keir moved to proceed to Public Tender for Janitorial Services for the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan moved to bring forward the Recreation Director’s Report of October 18, 2000 Re:  Town Flags to upcoming Budget Discussions.

Seconded by Councillor Keir.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to table the fax of September 20, 2000 from Godfrey Associates Limited Re:  Emergency Access Road, Pamdenec Road to Ash Glen Road/Relevant Data/Various Correspondence 1997 and prior Re:  NB Southern Renewal Agreements for Underground Pipe Crossings – Various Locations as the representative from NB Southern was not in attendance.

Seconded by Councillor Keir.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to concur with the recommendation of the Works Commissioner in his report of August 29, 2000 Re:  Surface Water Drainage – 193 River Valley Drive/Letter of August 16, 2000 from Godfrey Associates Ltd. and proceed with drainage improvements on River Valley Drive subject to acquisition of an easement at 1 Grove Street and cost estimate as noted in the Works Commissioner’s Report.

Seconded by Councillor Keir.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file letter of October 17, 2000 from John Patterson Re:  Town Sewerage System/Works Commissioner’s Report of October 19, 2000.

Seconded by Councillor Keir.  Carried.

It was noted Mr. Patterson would be advised regarding the Town’s application to the Infrastructure Program.
 

Councillor Keir moved to send a response to EMO confirming the present relationship of the EMO Co-ordinator, Sandra Gautreau, Town Manager and the Deputy Co-ordinator Mr. Gary McKay; the response is to advise of the perifial responsibility of the  Town Manager with EMO until such time as there is an emergency declared by the Town Council.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to concur with the recommendation of the Development Officer and Works Commissioner in their report of September 20, 2000 Re:  Establishing Bonding Requirements for Panoramic Estates Phase 1, Subdivision Developer’s Agreement in that prior to receiving the Final Plan for sub-division approval the amount of security be established, and to accept a proposed value of $59,600 for bonding subject to bonding being secured to the satisfaction of the Town’s Solicitor, prior to signing the agreement.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Keir moved to send a letter to Brian Alexander, Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety Services Division Re:  Policing Arrangements Extended Service Agreement requesting an explanation regarding the $5,000 per officer increase for January 1, 2001.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Deputy Mayor Black moved a letter be forwarded to Joe Robichaud to inform him that the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield concurs with the recommendation of their Adjusters Plant Hope regarding damage to his personal vehicle.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to table the Development Officer’s Report of October 19, 2000 Re:  Proposals for Municipal Plan By-law and Zoning By-law Review for additional information.

Seconded by Councillor Keir.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan moved adjournment.

Seconded by Councillor Keir.  Carried.

Time:  9:05 p.m.
 

Respectfully submitted,