28 Feb 2000 minutes Town of Grand Bay-Westfield

TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2000

The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Council met in a regular session on Monday, February 28, 2000 at 7:35 p.m. with Mayor Losier presiding.

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2.

RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
All members were in attendance.

3.

DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None

4.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
None

5.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

5.1

PRESENTATION OF FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARDS TO FRANK LUNN AND BILL CAMERON
It was noted Bill Cameron was not available to attend due to work commitments; he will be scheduled for a future meeting.
Fire Chief Dan McCoy presented Frank Lunn with a Plaque from the Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Firefighters and congratulated Mr. Lunn on his 14 years of dedicated service to the Volunteer Fire Department.
Mayor Losier offered congratulations and presented Frank Lunn with a Fire Service Recognition Award on his retirement after 14 years of dedicated service to both the Volunteer Fire Department and to the Community.

5.2

“GOOD NEWS” – CONGRATULATIONS TO BETH KELLY, AQUILA TOURS RE: TELEGRAPH JOURNAL’S TOP 100 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES
Mayor Losier presented Beth Kelly, Owner and Operator of Aquila Tours, with a letter of congratulations on Aquila Tours being listed in the Telegraph Journal’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies with a growth of 121%. In addition, congratulations were offered on Aquila Tours’ appointment to the NTA Canadian Council and Mrs. Kelly’s appointment to the Management Board of Motorcoach Canada.

5.3

“GOOD NEWS” – CONGRATULATIONS TO DARREN CLARK ON RECEIVING A CANADIAN MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP
Darren Clark was not available to attend therefore Mayor Losier presented a letter of congratulations to his parents in recognition of a Canadian Millennium Scholarship being received by their son.

5.4

REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM – RIVER VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING
Diane Bormke introduced Randy Struthers, Leeming Transport and Neil Lingley. Mrs. Bormke advised a notice had been placed in the River Valley News requesting comments regarding a Grand Bay-Westfield transit system. She had a response from approximately 57 - 67 people with the majority requesting a system to go as far as the flashing lights.
Mayor Losier noted the Town attended a meeting between Enterprise Saint John and the Saint John Transit Commission to discuss the feasibility of a regional transit system and noted only Grand Bay-Westfield expressed an interest in extending transit service.
Councillor Sutton moved to have staff set up a meeting between the Saint John Transit System, the River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Town staff, and any member of Council who is interested in attending to discuss the extension of bus service further into Grand Bay-Westfield.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
Councillor Keir moved to add the following correspondence to agenda item 5.5 d:
1. Letter Received February 24, 2000 from Karen & Gene Belzil
2. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Jo-Anne & Ron Whitenect
3. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Carol McIntosh
4. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Phyllis Matthews
5. Letters Received February 25, 2000 from Edward & Lourdes Jacobs
6. Fax Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Jan Hohmann
7. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Barbara J. Clark & Malcolm L. Bostwick
8. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Anne McCann, Gayle Brown, and Maureen Melanson
9. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Lisa Reynolds-Dunn
10. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from John & Lori O’Keefe
11. Memorandum of February 25, 2000 from Development Officer Noting Telephone Comments from Julie Rose Cairns
12. Memorandum of February 25, 2000 from Development Officer Noting Comments from Michael Hartery
13. Memorandum of February 28, 2000 Noting Comments from Peter Perry of 5 Rosemere Drive.
Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried unanimously.

5.5 a.

LETTER OF FEBRUARY 22, 2000 FROM CAROL AND JIM McINTOSH
RE: PROPOSED TOT PLAY PARK
(REQUEST FOR JIM McINTOSH AND CAROL McINTOSH TO SPEAK)
Carol and Jim McIntosh spoke noting their concerns about a parcel of land on Morning Side Crescent being considered for a Tot Lot.

5.5 b.

LETTER RECEIVED FEBRUARY 23, 2000 FROM WAYNE BAILEY RE: PROPOSED TOT PLAY PARK
Mr. Bailey indicated he did not wish to speak on the item.

5.5 c.

FAX RECEIVED FEBRUARY 23, 2000 FROM JANICE McGRATH RE: PROPOSED TOT PLAY PARK
Janice McGrath expressed her concern regarding the lots under consideration for a Tot Playground and the process that was followed for the project.

5.5 d.

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF FEBRUARY 24, 2000 RE: PROPOSED TOT PLAY PARK
i. Letter Received February 24, 2000 from Karen & Gene Belzil
ii. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Jo-Anne & Ron Whitenect
iii. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Carol McIntosh
iv. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Phyllis Matthews
v. Letters Received February 25, 2000 from Edward & Lourdes Jacobs
vi. Fax Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Jan Hohmann
vii. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Barbara J. Clark & Malcolm L. Bostwick
viii. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Anne McCann, Gayle Brown, and Maureen Melanson
ix. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Lisa Reynolds-Dunn
x. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from John & Lori O’Keefe
xi. Memorandum of February 25, 2000 from Development Officer Noting Comments from Julie Rose Cairns
xii. Memorandum of February 25, 2000 from Development Officer Noting Comments from Michael Hartery
xiii. Memorandum of February 28, 2000 Noting Comments from Peter Perry of 5 Rosemere Drive

Deputy Mayor Black assumed the Chair.
Mayor Losier spoke regarding the playground and informed the parents that Town staff has looked at the issues and Council would not approve any site if it were not deemed by staff to be an acceptable site.
Mayor Losier resumed the Chair.
Councillor Keir moved to concur with the Development Officer in his report of February 24, 2000 to provide the Parents for Tots a letter to support their application for funding to the Fundy Future Environment and Benefits Council stating:
1) land is available for development of a Tot Lot play area to be located at NBGIC No. 30134928 between civic no. 22 and 26 Ridge Way;
2) approval of the Tot Lot development is subject to the following:
a) funding being raised by the Parents for Tots Group for design, purchase and installation of equipment meeting CSA design guidelines and costs of upgrading the site and surrounding area as required by final site plan and design approval by Council;
b) the Town assuming the responsibility of maintenance and liability of the play structure and site improvements upon completion of the approved design;
c) the Town assumes all costs involved in the removal and relocation of play structures and site improvements as a pre condition of development approval for land accessed by the future street.
Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried.
Councillor Sutton and Councillor McGowan cast dissenting votes.
Mayor Losier called for a 5-minute recess.
Time: 8:30 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:32 p.m.

6.

MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2000
Councillor Sutton moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of February 17, 2000 as presented.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

6.1 MINUTES OF PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2000
Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of February 7, 2000.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

6.2

TELEPHONE POLL OF FEBRUARY 14, 2000 RE: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2000
Deputy Mayor Black moved to ratify the Telephone Poll of February 14, 2000 in that authorization be granted to cancel the February 14, 2000 regular Council session and re-schedule it to Thursday, February 17, 2000.
Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried.

6.3

TELEPHONE POLL OF FEBRUARY 21, 2000 RE: APPOINTMENT OF TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GREATER SAINT JOHN COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM PROJECT GROUP
Councillor Calvin moved to ratify and have read the Telephone Poll of February 21, 2000 in that authorization be granted to appoint Debbie Black and Linda Aiton as the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield’s representatives on the Greater Saint John Communities in Bloom Project.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
Telephone Poll of February 21, 2000 was read.

7.

BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Councillor Keir moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for a total of
$16,972.71 and approve the Bills for Ratification for a total of $73,742.89, Grand Total $90,715.60.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

8.

CONSENT AGENDA
a) Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/
Rescue Department Yearly Report for 1999
Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file the Town of
Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department
Yearly Report for 1999.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried.
It was noted that the total number of manhours put in to operate the Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department for 1999 was 5059 Hrs. 52 Min. Council expressed its thanks for this significant volunteer service to the community.

9.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
a) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2000
None

10.

DELEGATIONS
None

11.

PETITIONS
None

12.

BY-LAWS
None

13.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS
None

14.
REPORTS

14.1

TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT DECEMBER 31, 1999
Councillor Keir moved to accept as presented the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Report and Financial Statements as at December 31, 1999.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.

It was with unanimous consent that the following items were added to the agenda:
16.a Application for Authorization under the Municipal Capital
Borrowing Act
16.b Application for Financing with Respect to the Sewerage Utility
Fund
15. REPORT OF FEBRUARY 11, 2000 FROM TOWN MANAGER RE: INTRODUCTORY PERIOD – DEVELOPMENT OFFICER POSITION/DRAFT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – BUILDING INSPECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADOPTION BY COUNCIL
Councillor Keir moved that David Taylor be confirmed as Municipal Planning Officer and per the Community Planning Act as Development Officer, Building Inspector and By-law Enforcement Officer for the Town and further that a salary increment of $2,000 be authorized for Mr. Taylor retro to February 2, 2000.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

16.

DRAFT WORKS COMMISSIONER JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADOPTION BY COUNCIL
Deputy Mayor Black moved to adopt the Draft Works Commissioner Job Description.
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.

16.a

APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION UNDER THE MUNICIPAL CAPITAL BORROWING ACT
Councillor Calvin moved the Municipality of Grand Bay-Westfield submit to the Municipal Capital Borrowing Board an application for authorization to borrow money (or to guarantee the repayment of money borrowed or to enter into a lease, lease-purchase or purchase arrangement) in the amount not to exceed $275,000 for a term not to exceed 4 years for the following purposes:
Transportation Services   $191,000
Recreation Services   $ 84,000
Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.

16.b

APPLICATION FOR FINANCING WITH RESPECT TO THE SEWERAGE UTILITY FUND
Councillor Sutton moved that the Clerk and/or Treasurer and/or Mayor be authorized to issue and sell to the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation a Municipality of Grand Bay-Westfield debenture in the principal amount of $169,000 on such terms and conditions as are recommended by the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation, and be it resolved that the Municipality of Grand Bay-Westfield agree to issue post dated cheques payable to the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation as and when they are requested in payment of principal and interest charges on the above debenture.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.

17.

ADJOURNMENT
Councillor Keir moved adjournment.
Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
Time: 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra Gautreau                                      Grace Losier
Manager (Clerk)                                                 Mayor

Judy Sproule
Assistant Clerk
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2.	RECORD OF ATTENDANCE All members were in attendance.
3.	DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST None
4.	PUBLIC HEARINGS None
5.	PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
5.1	PRESENTATION OF FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARDS TO FRANK LUNN AND BILL CAMERON It was noted Bill Cameron was not available to attend due to work commitments; he will be scheduled for a future meeting. Fire Chief Dan McCoy presented Frank Lunn with a Plaque from the Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Firefighters and congratulated Mr. Lunn on his 14 years of dedicated service to the Volunteer Fire Department. Mayor Losier offered congratulations and presented Frank Lunn with a Fire Service Recognition Award on his retirement after 14 years of dedicated service to both the Volunteer Fire Department and to the Community.
5.2	“GOOD NEWS” – CONGRATULATIONS TO BETH KELLY, AQUILA TOURS RE: TELEGRAPH JOURNAL’S TOP 100 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES Mayor Losier presented Beth Kelly, Owner and Operator of Aquila Tours, with a letter of congratulations on Aquila Tours being listed in the Telegraph Journal’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies with a growth of 121%. In addition, congratulations were offered on Aquila Tours’ appointment to the NTA Canadian Council and Mrs. Kelly’s appointment to the Management Board of Motorcoach Canada.
5.3	“GOOD NEWS” – CONGRATULATIONS TO DARREN CLARK ON RECEIVING A CANADIAN MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP Darren Clark was not available to attend therefore Mayor Losier presented a letter of congratulations to his parents in recognition of a Canadian Millennium Scholarship being received by their son.
5.4	REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM – RIVER VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING Diane Bormke introduced Randy Struthers, Leeming Transport and Neil Lingley. Mrs. Bormke advised a notice had been placed in the River Valley News requesting comments regarding a Grand Bay-Westfield transit system. She had a response from approximately 57 - 67 people with the majority requesting a system to go as far as the flashing lights. Mayor Losier noted the Town attended a meeting between Enterprise Saint John and the Saint John Transit Commission to discuss the feasibility of a regional transit system and noted only Grand Bay-Westfield expressed an interest in extending transit service. Councillor Sutton moved to have staff set up a meeting between the Saint John Transit System, the River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Town staff, and any member of Council who is interested in attending to discuss the extension of bus service further into Grand Bay-Westfield. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried. Councillor Keir moved to add the following correspondence to agenda item 5.5 d: 1. Letter Received February 24, 2000 from Karen & Gene Belzil 2. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Jo-Anne & Ron Whitenect 3. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Carol McIntosh 4. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Phyllis Matthews 5. Letters Received February 25, 2000 from Edward & Lourdes Jacobs 6. Fax Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Jan Hohmann 7. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Barbara J. Clark & Malcolm L. Bostwick 8. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Anne McCann, Gayle Brown, and Maureen Melanson 9. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Lisa Reynolds-Dunn 10. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from John & Lori O’Keefe 11. Memorandum of February 25, 2000 from Development Officer Noting Telephone Comments from Julie Rose Cairns 12. Memorandum of February 25, 2000 from Development Officer Noting Comments from Michael Hartery 13. Memorandum of February 28, 2000 Noting Comments from Peter Perry of 5 Rosemere Drive. Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried unanimously.
5.5 a.	LETTER OF FEBRUARY 22, 2000 FROM CAROL AND JIM McINTOSH RE: PROPOSED TOT PLAY PARK (REQUEST FOR JIM McINTOSH AND CAROL McINTOSH TO SPEAK) Carol and Jim McIntosh spoke noting their concerns about a parcel of land on Morning Side Crescent being considered for a Tot Lot.
5.5 b.	LETTER RECEIVED FEBRUARY 23, 2000 FROM WAYNE BAILEY RE: PROPOSED TOT PLAY PARK Mr. Bailey indicated he did not wish to speak on the item.
5.5 c.	FAX RECEIVED FEBRUARY 23, 2000 FROM JANICE McGRATH RE: PROPOSED TOT PLAY PARK Janice McGrath expressed her concern regarding the lots under consideration for a Tot Playground and the process that was followed for the project.

5.5 d.	DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT OF FEBRUARY 24, 2000 RE: PROPOSED TOT PLAY PARK i. Letter Received February 24, 2000 from Karen & Gene Belzil ii. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Jo-Anne & Ron Whitenect iii. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Carol McIntosh iv. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Phyllis Matthews v. Letters Received February 25, 2000 from Edward & Lourdes Jacobs vi. Fax Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Jan Hohmann vii. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Barbara J. Clark & Malcolm L. Bostwick viii. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Anne McCann, Gayle Brown, and Maureen Melanson ix. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from Lisa Reynolds-Dunn x. Letter Received February 25, 2000 from John & Lori O’Keefe xi. Memorandum of February 25, 2000 from Development Officer Noting Comments from Julie Rose Cairns xii. Memorandum of February 25, 2000 from Development Officer Noting Comments from Michael Hartery xiii. Memorandum of February 28, 2000 Noting Comments from Peter Perry of 5 Rosemere Drive
	Deputy Mayor Black assumed the Chair. Mayor Losier spoke regarding the playground and informed the parents that Town staff has looked at the issues and Council would not approve any site if it were not deemed by staff to be an acceptable site. Mayor Losier resumed the Chair. Councillor Keir moved to concur with the Development Officer in his report of February 24, 2000 to provide the Parents for Tots a letter to support their application for funding to the Fundy Future Environment and Benefits Council stating: 1) land is available for development of a Tot Lot play area to be located at NBGIC No. 30134928 between civic no. 22 and 26 Ridge Way; 2) approval of the Tot Lot development is subject to the following: a) funding being raised by the Parents for Tots Group for design, purchase and installation of equipment meeting CSA design guidelines and costs of upgrading the site and surrounding area as required by final site plan and design approval by Council; b) the Town assuming the responsibility of maintenance and liability of the play structure and site improvements upon completion of the approved design; c) the Town assumes all costs involved in the removal and relocation of play structures and site improvements as a pre condition of development approval for land accessed by the future street. Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried. Councillor Sutton and Councillor McGowan cast dissenting votes. Mayor Losier called for a 5-minute recess. Time: 8:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:32 p.m.
6.	MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2000 Councillor Sutton moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of February 17, 2000 as presented. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried. 6.1 MINUTES OF PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2000 Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of February 7, 2000. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
6.2	TELEPHONE POLL OF FEBRUARY 14, 2000 RE: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2000 Deputy Mayor Black moved to ratify the Telephone Poll of February 14, 2000 in that authorization be granted to cancel the February 14, 2000 regular Council session and re-schedule it to Thursday, February 17, 2000. Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried.
6.3	TELEPHONE POLL OF FEBRUARY 21, 2000 RE: APPOINTMENT OF TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GREATER SAINT JOHN COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM PROJECT GROUP Councillor Calvin moved to ratify and have read the Telephone Poll of February 21, 2000 in that authorization be granted to appoint Debbie Black and Linda Aiton as the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield’s representatives on the Greater Saint John Communities in Bloom Project. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried. Telephone Poll of February 21, 2000 was read.
7.	BILLS FOR PAYMENT Councillor Keir moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for a total of $16,972.71 and approve the Bills for Ratification for a total of $73,742.89, Grand Total $90,715.60. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
8.	CONSENT AGENDA a) Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/ Rescue Department Yearly Report for 1999 Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Yearly Report for 1999. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black. Carried. It was noted that the total number of manhours put in to operate the Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department for 1999 was 5059 Hrs. 52 Min. Council expressed its thanks for this significant volunteer service to the community.
9.	BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES a) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2000 None
10.	DELEGATIONS None
11.	PETITIONS None
12.	BY-LAWS None
13.	NOTICE OF MOTIONS None
14.	REPORTS
14.1	TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT DECEMBER 31, 1999 Councillor Keir moved to accept as presented the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Report and Financial Statements as at December 31, 1999. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried. It was with unanimous consent that the following items were added to the agenda: 16.a Application for Authorization under the Municipal Capital Borrowing Act 16.b Application for Financing with Respect to the Sewerage Utility Fund 15. REPORT OF FEBRUARY 11, 2000 FROM TOWN MANAGER RE: INTRODUCTORY PERIOD – DEVELOPMENT OFFICER POSITION/DRAFT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – BUILDING INSPECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADOPTION BY COUNCIL Councillor Keir moved that David Taylor be confirmed as Municipal Planning Officer and per the Community Planning Act as Development Officer, Building Inspector and By-law Enforcement Officer for the Town and further that a salary increment of $2,000 be authorized for Mr. Taylor retro to February 2, 2000. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
16.	DRAFT WORKS COMMISSIONER JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADOPTION BY COUNCIL Deputy Mayor Black moved to adopt the Draft Works Commissioner Job Description. Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
16.a	APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION UNDER THE MUNICIPAL CAPITAL BORROWING ACT Councillor Calvin moved the Municipality of Grand Bay-Westfield submit to the Municipal Capital Borrowing Board an application for authorization to borrow money (or to guarantee the repayment of money borrowed or to enter into a lease, lease-purchase or purchase arrangement) in the amount not to exceed $275,000 for a term not to exceed 4 years for the following purposes: Transportation Services $191,000 Recreation Services $ 84,000 Seconded by Councillor Sutton. Carried.
16.b	APPLICATION FOR FINANCING WITH RESPECT TO THE SEWERAGE UTILITY FUND Councillor Sutton moved that the Clerk and/or Treasurer and/or Mayor be authorized to issue and sell to the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation a Municipality of Grand Bay-Westfield debenture in the principal amount of $169,000 on such terms and conditions as are recommended by the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation, and be it resolved that the Municipality of Grand Bay-Westfield agree to issue post dated cheques payable to the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation as and when they are requested in payment of principal and interest charges on the above debenture. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried.
17.	ADJOURNMENT Councillor Keir moved adjournment. Seconded by Councillor McGowan. Carried. Time: 8:40 p.m.