Deputy Mayor Murphy moved to pay Councillor McGowan in her absence.

Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.
 

Seconded by Councillor Evans.  Carried unanimously.
 

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 Seconded by Councillor Evans.  Carried.
 

 Seconded by Councillor Little.  Carried.
 

 Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.
 

 Seconded by Deputy Mayor Murphy.  Carried.
 

a) Westfield Volunteer Ambulance Accounts Payable Listing for March 26, 2007.
    Seconded by Deputy Mayor Murphy.  Carried.
 

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 Councillor Day moved to receive and file letter of March 5, 2007 from Hon. Greg Thompson, P.C., M.P., Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister Responsible for New Brunswick Re:  Municipal Rural Infrastructure Funding Application - Proposed Commercial Core Road.

 Seconded by Councillor Evans.  Carried.

 The letter of March 5, 2007 from Hon. Greg Thompson was read.
 

 Councillor Day moved to approve the purchase of two season tickets for Saint John Sea Dogs games per package from Shanna Aker, Manager of Ticket Sales.

 Seconded by Councillor Evans.  Carried.

 It was noted the game tickets will be given to Town volunteers.
 

Deputy Mayor Murphy moved to transfer $184,663.89 from the General Capital Reserve Fund to the General Operating Fund  to cover the costs of the purchase of the new Volunteer Fire Department Tanker,  and further moved to approve payment of the invoice from Metalfab Ltd. in the amount of $177,359.00 plus taxes for the purchase of a new Volunteer Fire Department Tanker and also to approve payment of the additional minor expenses of $1,183.38 plus taxes for the installation of the Radio System and On-Spot Chains, for a total of $178,542.38 plus taxes.

 Seconded by Councillor Evans.  Carried.
 

RE:  REQUEST FOR GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD FIRE/RESCUE DEPARTMENT AND RCMP INVOLVEMENT WITH FLOTILLA

 Councillor Day moved to receive and file letter received March 16, 2007 from Fred Little, President, Fundy Bay Festival 2007 Re:  Request for Grand Bay-Westfield Fire/Rescue Department and RCMP involvement with Flotilla and to forward information to the Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department and also to the local RCMP Detachment.

 Seconded by Deputy Mayor Murphy.  Carried.
 

Councillor Evans moved that a note be included on the Panoramic Estates Phases 2 & 4 Plan which is to be registered and form part of the Developer’s Subdivision Agreement to require Engineered fill and erosion control measures with 1 vertical to 2 horizontal (1:2) slope protection to be undertaken and verified by the Consulting Engineer, including preparation for foundation placement on engineered fill as required prior to the completion of the development of Phase 2 or in advance of any Building Permits issued for these lots in Phase 2, with confirmation of compliance with the minimum required 690 m² area for each of these lots ( C-1 to C-7 and B-22 to B-26) has met requirements of section 4.8 of Town Zoning By-law No. 101; and further moved that an undertaking be registered against the property to restrict any changes in final grades and slope protection, unless modifications are designed, supervised and substantiated by a geotechnical engineering firm licensed in the Province of New Brunswick, for any such alterations; and further moved that an undertaking be registered against all lots created in Panoramic Estates Phase 2 and Phase 4 to advise potential homeowners of the possible treatment requirements necessary to meet the Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines for elevated levels of fluoride and move that Council accept the proposed development design standards as shown on Preliminary Plans, Subdivision Services, Panoramic Estates Phase 2, Drawings 4-1 and 4-2 for an extension of June Avenue as prepared by ADI Limited received August 31, 2006,

a) subject to the following revisions being noted on the final Subdivision Plan for Phase 2:

i) indicate a 15 m radius temporary turn around to be at the south end of June Avenue;

ii) delete the 20 m x 17 m temporary turn around as indicated beside lot B-21;

iii) record the slope stabilization control measures to be undertaken on Lots C1-C7;

b) and subject to submission of design drawings for Phase 4, with recommendation of approval by the
    Town Engineer and approval by the Department of Environment for extension of sewer services to these 5 lots;
 
 

c) and also subject to approval of the following general conditions:

i) no blasting to occur in the development of the subdivision without a pre-blast survey and proof of liability insurance
   to the approval of Council;

ii) recording of NB Power Utility Easements on the Final Subdivision Plan (provided that the service corridor not
    be located at the rear of the lots);

iii) approval of Subdivision Developer’s Agreement including conditions for infill stabilization and erosion control 
    for Phase 2 prior to final approval of the Plan;

 and further moved that Council accept $264.89, Money in Lieu of Land For Public Purposes (cash, debit, money order or certified cheque) for the creation of eighteen new building lots as shown on the Tentative Subdivision Plans, Panoramic Estates Subdivision as prepared by Kierstead Quigley & Roberts Ltd., Phase 2 dated August 21, 2006 and Phase 4 dated August 22, 2006; and further moved that Council assent to the proposed names on the Final Subdivision Plans as June Avenue, for Panoramic Estates Subdivision - Phase 2, as prepared by Kierstead Quigley & Roberts Ltd. dated August 21, 2006 and the proposed street name for the extension of Florence Drive for Panoramic Estates Subdivision - Phase 4, as prepared by Kierstead Quigley & Roberts Ltd. dated August 22, 2006.

 Seconded by Deputy Mayor Murphy.  Carried.
 

 Deputy Mayor Murphy moved to receive and file email from Pamela McKay, Director, Public Relations NB Power Holding Corporation Re:  Letter of Support Request.

 Seconded by Councillor Evans.  Carried.
 

 Councillor Day moved to approve the P.R.O. Kids program agreement with the City of Saint John for 2008 and 2009 at the amount of the Regional Facilities contribution percentage for Grand Bay-Westfield when determined for 2008 and 2009 at a future date.

 Seconded by Councillor Evans.  Carried.
 

 Deputy Mayor Murphy moved to submit to the Municipal Capital Borrowing Board an application for authorization to borrow an amount not to exceed $150,000 for a term not to exceed five (5) years for the following purposes:

 Environmental Health Services - Sewerage System Upgrading.

 Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.
 

 Transportation Services - Street Upgrading.

 Seconded by Deputy Mayor Murphy.  Carried.
 

Respectfully submitted,

Marcia Mason
Assistant Clerk