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RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
All members were in attendance.
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| 3. |
APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS |
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AND DELETIONS
Councillor Sutton moved to bring item #22 forward on the agenda to
6.1a:
22. Memorandum of March 20, 2001 from Planning Advisory Committee
Re: Tentative and Final Subdivision Approvals for the Development
of a Utility/Communications Tower off Ridge Way – Aliant Telecom Inc./Development
Officer’s Report of March 21, 2001.
Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried unanimously.
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4.
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DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None
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5.....
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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6.
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
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| 6.1a.. |
MEMORANDUM OF MARCH 20, 2001 FROM PLANNING ADVISORY |
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COMMITTEE RE: TENTATIVE AND FINAL SUBDIVISION APPROVALS
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UTILITY/COMMUNICATIONS TOWER OFF RIDGE WAY – ALIANT
TELECOM INC./DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF MARCH 21, 2001
Peter Forestell of Patterson Palmer Hunt Murphy, representing
Aliant Telecom Inc., answered questions from Council regarding the Utility/Communications
Tower. Mr. Forestell was advised of Council’s concerns regarding
the proposal to locate the utility tower off Ridge Way as the area is intended
for future residential development.
Councillor Calvin moved to withdraw item #6.1a from the agenda
at the request of solicitor Peter Forestell.
Seconded by Councillor Keir. Carried.
It was noted that a representative from Aliant Telecom Inc. would
consult with staff to attempt to find an alternate site for the Utility/Communications
Tower.
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| 6.1b. |
PRESENTATION BY THE SGE GROUP INC. |
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RE: PROPOSED MUNICIPAL PLAN BY-LAW AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW
Chris Lowe, SGE Group introduced Jeff Ward and Mark Reid and
provided an overview as to their approach for the proposed Municipal Plan
By-law Review for Grand Bay-Westfield.
A general discussion occurred concerning the process for the Review
with the representatives of the SGE Group responding to inquiries from
elected officials.
Councillor McGowan moved to bring the proposals from EDM and SGE,
regarding the proposed Municipal Plan By-law and Zoning By-law, forward
to the next Council meeting of April 9, 2001 to award the project.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
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| 7. |
MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 12, 2001 |
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Councillor Sutton moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council
meeting of March 12, 2001 as presented.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
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| 7.1 |
MINUTES OF PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF |
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MARCH 5, 2001
Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the minutes of the Planning
Advisory Committee meeting of March 5, 2001.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
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| 7.2 |
MINUTES OF EMERGENCY MEASURES ORGANIZATION MEETING |
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OF FEBRUARY 27, 2001
Councillor Keir moved to receive and file the minutes of the Emergency
Measures Organization meeting of February 27, 2001.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
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| 8. |
BILLS FOR PAYMENT |
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Deputy Mayor Black moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for
a total of $11,581.25, and approve the Bills for Ratification for a total
of $70,919.17, Grand Total $82,500.42.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
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| 9. |
CONSENT AGENDA |
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a) Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Report for
the Month
of February, 2001
Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the following Consent
Agenda item:
a) Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department
Report for the Month
of February, 2001
Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried.
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| 10. |
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES |
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a) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2001
None
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11.
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DELEGATIONS
None
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12.
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PETITIONS
None
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13.
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BY-LAWS
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| 13.1 |
MEMORANDUM OF MARCH 20, 2001 FROM PLANNING ADVISORY |
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COMMITTEE RE: DRAFT BY-LAW NO. 77 TO CLOSE CERTAIN PUBLIC
STREETS OR RIGHTS-OF-WAY/DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF MARCH 21, 2001
Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file Memorandum of March 20,
2001 from Planning Advisory Committee Re: Draft By-law No. 77 to
Close Certain Public Streets or Rights-of-Way/Development Officer’s Report
of March 21, 2001.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
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| 13.2 |
READING BY SECTION TITLES OF BY-LAW NO. 46, |
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A BY-LAW RESPECTING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES MINIMUM STANDARDS IN
THE TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
Councillor Calvin moved reading by section titles of By-law No. 46,
a By-law Respecting Residential Properties Minimum Standards in the Town
of Grand Bay-Westfield.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried unanimously.
By-law No. 46 was read by section titles.
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| 13.3 |
THIRD READING BY TITLE AND ENACTMENT OF BY-LAW NO. 46, |
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A BY-LAW RESPECTING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES MINIMUM STANDARDS IN
THE TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
Councillor Calvin moved Third Reading by Title and Enactment of By-law
No. 46, A By-law Respecting Residential Properties Minimum Standards in
the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
By-law No. 46 was read a third time and enacted.
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| 13.4 |
READING IN ITS ENTIRETY OF BY-LAW NO. 77, |
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TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD BY-LAW TO CLOSE CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS
OR RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Councillor Sutton moved reading in its entirety of By-law No. 77,
Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law to Close Certain Public Streets or Rights-of-Way.
Seconded by Councillor Keir. Carried.
By-law No. 77 was read in its entirety.
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| 13.5 |
THIRD READING BY TITLE AND ENACTMENT OF BY-LAW NO. 77, |
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TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD BY-LAW TO CLOSE CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS
OR RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Councillor Sutton moved Third Reading by Title and Enactment of By-law
No. 77, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law to Close Certain Public Streets
or Rights-of-Way.
Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried.
By-law No. 77 was read a third time and enacted.
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14.
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NOTICE OF MOTIONS
None
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15.
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REPORTS
None
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| 16. |
LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 19, 2001 FROM GODFREY ASSOCIATES LTD. |
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RE: YEAR 2000 SANITARY AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, WOOLASTOOK
DRIVE AND BROOKER LANE, PROJECT NO. 010-086, CERTIFICATE NO. 6 - PARTIAL
HOLDBACK
Councillor Sutton moved to pay Keel Construction Ltd. $1,832.71 Re:
Year 2000 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Improvements, Woolastook Drive and Brooker
Lane, Project No. 010-086, Certificate No. 6 – Partial Holdback.
Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried.
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17.
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LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2001 FROM HON. DENNIS J. FURLONG,
M.D., MINISTER OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS RE: RABIES PREVENTION |
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Councillor Keir moved to receive and file letter dated February
28, 2001 from Hon. Dennis J. Furlong, M.D., Minister of Health and Wellness
Re: Rabies Prevention.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
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| 18. |
LETTER DATED MARCH 14, 2001 FROM DIANE WETMORE |
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RE: DOG CONTROL
Deputy Mayor Black moved to receive letter dated March 14, 2001 from
Diane Wetmore Re: Dog Control and forward an appropriate reply to
Ms. Wetmore’s concerns.
Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried.
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| 19. |
LETTER DATED MARCH 1, 2001 FROM PAUL R. RILEY, PRINCIPAL OF |
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HARBOUR VIEW HIGH SCHOOL RE: FREE HARBOUR STATION RENTAL
Councillor Keir moved to forward a reply to Mr. Riley stating that
Harbour View High School may use the Town’s one free rental day at Harbour
Station, to which each community is entitled, for a Harbour View High and
Simonds High East-West Challenge Basketball Game.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
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| 20. |
2000/2001 AMBULANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR AUTHORIZATION |
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OF APPROPRIATE SIGNATURES
Councillor Sutton moved to authorize appropriate signatures on the
2000/2001 Ambulance Services Agreement.
Seconded by Councillor Keir. Carried.
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| 21. |
LETTER DATED MARCH 14, 2001 FROM JACQUELIN CLARK, |
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FIELD ASSISTANT OF FUND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CANADIAN RED CROSS, NEW
BRUNSWICK REGION, SAINT JOHN BRANCH RE: THANK YOU FOR DONATION FOR
MASH BASH
Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file letter dated March 14,
2001 from Jacquelin Clark, Field Assistant of Fund Development of the Canadian
Red Cross, New Brunswick Region, Saint John Branch Re: Thank you
for Donation for MASH Bash.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
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| 22. |
MEMORANDUM OF MARCH 20, 2001 FROM PLANNING ADVISORY |
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COMMITTEE RE: TENTATIVE AND FINAL SUBDIVISION APPROVALS
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UTILITY/COMMUNICATIONS TOWER OFF RIDGE WAY -–ALIANT
TELECOM INC./DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF MARCH 21, 2001
Moved forward on the agenda as item No. 6.1a.
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| 23. |
RECREATION DIRECTOR’S REPORT OF MARCH 21, 2001 |
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RE: MUNICIPAL GREEN AREAS FOR INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
Councillor Sutton moved to engage Urban Landscaping for the Integrated
Pest Management program for 2001 for sites as designated on the Recreation
Director’s Report of March 21, 2001.
Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried.
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| 24. |
DRAFT RESOLUTION RE: FLAMES DAY |
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Councillor Keir moved to read a Public Announcement Re: Flames
Day.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
The following announcement was read:
Whereas the Saint John Flames have a significant impact on the social
and economic fabric of the region; and
Whereas the Saint John Flames are the major tenant of Harbour Station
which is supported by the taxpayers of the greater Saint John community;
and
Whereas the Saint John Flames, as a member of the American Hockey
League, provide the Greater Saint John Region with a North American profile;
and
Whereas the local ownership group has guaranteed that the Flames
will remain in Saint John for at least the next two years if its 2001-02
season ticket drive is successful;
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield recognizes Wednesday, March 28th
as Flames Day.
Citizens are encouraged to wear Flames colour (red and white) to
work and school that day and to adopt the day as the deadline for receipt
of $50 deposits in lieu of waiting until March 31st to decide the future
outcome of the team.
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| 25. |
ADJOURNMENT |
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Councillor McGowan moved adjournment.
Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried.
Time: 8:45 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Sandra Gautreau ..................................................................................
Grace Losier
Town Manager (Clerk) ....................................................................................
Mayor
Judy Sproule
Assistant Clerk
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