TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2002

 
1. ....... CALL TO ORDER
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Council met in a regular session on Monday April 8, 2002 at 7:35 p.m. with Mayor Losier presiding.
 
2. RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
All members were in attendance with the exception of Deputy Mayor McGowan.
Councillor Calvin moved to pay Deputy Mayor McGowan in her absence.

Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.
 

3.  APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
Councillor Day moved to approve the Order of Business as presented.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

4. 
 
 
 
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

None
 

5. 
 
 
 
PUBLIC HEARINGS

None
 

6.
 
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
 
6.1 RCMP STATISTICAL REPORT FOR MARCH 2002 – CPL. GRANT ATTENDING
Cpl. Grant presented the RCMP Statistical Report for March 2002.

Councillor Day moved to receive and file the RCMP Statistical Report for March 2002.
Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.

It was noted that there are plans for educating the public and school children on the proper procedures for walking on the highway and using cross walks.
 

6.2  ATLANTIC HEALTH SCIENCES CORPORATION (AHSC) PRESENTATION - 
TOWN REPRESENTATIVE JOAN MCDONNELL ATTENDING AND M. O’KEEFE, ACTING CEO AND PRESIDENT, AHSC ATTENDING

Joan McDonnell, Town Representative Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation (AHSC) introduced Michael O’Keefe, Acting CEO and President of the Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation.

Joan McDonnell commented on some of the activities, programs, and events of the Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation that took place during her term as the Town’s Representative.  Ms. McDonnell also noted this would be her final report acting on the Town’s behalf, and also noted that Jean Porter has been appointed representative on the new Regional Health Authority Board of Directors.

Michael O’Keefe, Acting CEO and President of AHSC answered inquiries from Council regarding the recruitment of family physicians.

Mayor Losier thanked Ms. McDonnell for her excellent service as the Town’s Representative on the Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation Board.

Councillor Day moved to receive and file the Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation presentation.
 

Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.
 

6.3 PRESENTATION OF VARIOUS AWARDS:
Mayor Losier, Fire Chief McCoy, and Jane Barry presented the following awards:

Quinn Family - Governor General of Canada Commendation
 - Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Plaque
 - Certificate of Recognition from Mayor and Council

Mayor Losier and Fire Chief McCoy presented the following awards to the following firefighters and area youth Craig Younker:

Alan Thompson - 15 Year Pin from Fire Marshal’s Office
 - 20 Year Federal Exemplary Service Medal
 - 25 Year Provincial Long Service Medal

Craig Younker (area youth) - Recognition Award for his Action

RETIREMENT RECOGNITIONS

William Wallace    - 22 Years of Service
Bill Booker             - 9 Years of Service
Geoff Armstrong    - 8 Years of Service

It was noted that Bill Booker and Geoff Armstrong could not be present due to work commitments.

YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS

Troy Gautreau     - Ten Years of Service
Edward Furlong   - Ten Years of Service

SPECIAL AWARDS

Firefighter of the Year Award   - Mark Richardson
Rookie of the Year Award        - Mike Green

NEW MEMBER TRAINING

Peter French        - Completion Certificate
Jeremy Harley    - Completion Certificate

PROVINCIAL LEVEL 1 TRAINING
 
Duane Brown  - Completion Certificate
Lorne Grant  - Completion Certificate
Bruce LeBlanc  - Completion Certificate
Mark Richardson  - Completion Certificate
Susan Robertson  - Completion Certificate
Gino Scichilone  - Completion Certificate
Roddy Shannon   - Completion Certificate
Norman Skjonsberg  - Completion Certificate
Scott Worden  - Completion Certificate

ARSON INVESTIGATION LEVEL 1 TRAINING
 
Duane Brown  - Completion Certificate
Susan Robertson   - Completion Certificate
Alfred Downie  - Completion Certificate

7. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 25, 2002
Councillor Day moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Council meeting of March 25, 2002 as presented.

Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.
 

7.1 MINUTES OF PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2002
Councillor Silliphant moved to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of March 18, 2002.

Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.
 

7.2 TENDER OPENING NOTES OF APRIL 3, 2002 -
BALL FIELD MAINTENANCE SERVICES -  MUNICIPAL FIELDS BID NUMBER: 02BF-005

Councillor Day moved to receive and file Tender Opening Notes of April 3, 2002 - Ball Field Maintenance Services - Municipal Fields Bid Number:  02BF-005.

Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.
 

7.3 TENDER OPENING NOTES OF APRIL 4, 2002
RE:  INSTALLATION OF ONE 1330 GALLON POLYPROPYLENE WATER TANK INTO A 1980 GMC PIERREVILLE FIRE TRUCK - TENDER NO. 02T-006

Councillor Silliphant moved to receive and file Tender Opening Notes of April 4, 2002 Re:  Installation of One 1330 Gallon Polypropylene Water Tank into a 1980 GMC Pierreville Fire Truck - Tender No. 02T-006.

Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.
 

7.4 TENDER OPENING NOTES OF MARCH 28, 2002
RE:  CARPENTRY SERVICES - QUOTATION NO. 02C-004

Councillor Day moved to receive and file Tender Opening Notes of March 28, 2002 Re:  Carpentry Services - Quotation No. 02C-004.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

8. BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Councillor Day moved to pay the Bills for Payment enbloc for a total of $114,598.07 and approve the Bills for Ratification for a total of $12,623.25, Grand Total $127,221.32.

Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.
 

9. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Westfield Volunteer Ambulance Accounts Payable Information Listing Dated April 8, 2002
b) Building Inspector’s Report for March 2002
c) Dog Control Report for March 2002
d) Works Commissioner’s Report for March 2002
e) Recreation Director’s Report for March 2002

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

a) Westfield Volunteer Ambulance Accounts Payable Information Listing Dated April 8, 2002
b) Building Inspector’s Report for March 2002
c) Dog Control Report for March 2002
d) Works Commissioner’s Report for March 2002
e) Recreation Director’s Report for March 2002

Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.
 

10. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
a) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2002

None
 

11. 
 
 
 
DELEGATIONS

None
 

12. 
 
 
 
PETITIONS

None
 

13. 
 
 
 
BY-LAWS

None
 

14. 
 
 
 
NOTICE OF MOTIONS

None
 

15. 
 
REPORTS
 
15.1 FUNDY REGION SOLID WASTE COMMISSION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDITOR’S
REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001

Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report for the year ended December 31, 2001.

Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.

Councillor Calvin, as a member of the Finance Committee of the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission, noted that the Commission is working on a revised budget.
 

16. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT OF APRIL 4, 2002
RE:  TENDER NO. 02T-006 POLYPROPYLENE TANK FOR ENGINE NO. 1

Councillor Day moved to accept the low bid from Allain Equipment for Tender No. 02T-006, Supply and Installation of a New 1330 Gallon Polypropylene Water Tank for Engine No. 1 at the tender price of $13,645.00 and also to accept the low bid from Allain Equipment on Option A in Tender No. 02T-006, Supply and Install a 10" Newton Dump Valve at the quoted price of $1,600.00.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

17. LETTER OF MARCH 25, 2002 FROM CLEAN EARTH LTD.
RE:  CLEAN EARTH LTD., SEPTAGE DEWATERING, SAINT JOHN, NB

Councillor Day moved that David L. Peterson, General Manager, Clean Earth Ltd. be invited to give a presentation to Council on Septic Management on a date convenient to his schedule and Council’s meeting schedule.

Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.
 

18. LETTER OF MARCH 18, 2002 FROM WESTFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RE:  REQUEST FOR LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM THE TOWN FOR APPLICATION TO SHELL CANADA GREENING CANADA’S SCHOOL GROUNDS PROGRAM

Councillor Day moved to forward a letter of support to accompany the Westfield Elementary School application for funding to the Shell Canada Greening Canada’s School Grounds Program.

Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.

Councillor Day moved to refer Letter of March 18, 2002 from Westfield Elementary School Re:  Request for Letter of Support from the Town for Application to Shell Canada Greening Canada’s School Grounds Program to the Beautification Committee for their input.

Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.
 

19. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT OF APRIL 3, 2002
RE:  EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER REPRESENTATIVES FOR MUNICIPAL ADVISORY CORPORATION INC./LETTER OF MARCH 12, 2002 FROM MUNICIPAL ADVISORY CORPORATION INC. RE:  11TH ANNUAL MEETING ON MAY 23, 2002
 
 

Councillor Calvin moved to table Town Manager’s Report of April 3, 2002 Re:  Employee and Employer Representatives for Municipal Advisory Corporation Inc./Letter of March 12, 2002 from Municipal Advisory Corporation Inc. Re:  11th Annual Meeting on May 23, 2002 until the next Council meeting of April 22, 2002.

Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.
 

20. LETTER OF MARCH 26, 2002 FROM BRIAN CURRY, TOWN’S REPRESENTATIVE ON HARBOUR
STATION BOARD RE:  EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS (ECMA) AND HARBOUR STATION

Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file letter of March 26, 2002 from Brian Curry, Town’s Representative on Harbour Station Board Re:  East Coast Music Awards (ECMA) and Harbour Station.

Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.
 

21. LETTER DATED MARCH 27, 2002 FROM ENTERPRISE SAINT JOHN
RE:  CHANGES TO LETTERS PATENT

Councillor Day moved to table letter dated March 27, 2002 from Enterprise Saint John Re:  Changes to Letters Patent for further clarification with the item to return to the Council agenda following a meeting of the area mayors with Enterprise Saint John.

Seconded by Councillor Silliphant.  Carried.
 

22. LETTER OF MARCH 22, 2002 FROM VILLAGE OF NEW MARYLAND
RE:  WELLFIELD PROTECTION PROGRAM/MEMORANDUM OF APRIL 5, 2002 FROM DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Councillor Day moved to forward a letter of support for the Village of New Maryland request for amendments to the Clean Water Act and/or the Expropriation Act to Minister Kim Jardine, Department of Environment and Local Government.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

23. REPORT OF APRIL 4, 2002 FROM RECREATION DIRECTOR
RE:  TENDER OPENING FOR BALL FIELD MAINTENANCE SERVICES, MUNICIPAL FIELDS TENDER NO. 02BF-005

Councillor Calvin moved to reject the two bids received for the Ball Field Maintenance Services Tender, Municipal Fields Tender No. 02BF-005.

Seconded by Councillor Little.  Carried.
 

24. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT OF APRIL 4, 2002
RE:  CARPENTRY SERVICES - QUOTATION NO. 02C-004

Councillor Day moved to concur with the recommendation of the Town Manager in that Hilton Lomax be engaged to provide the services of a qualified carpenter for the period May 26, 2002 to May 26, 2004 subject to all terms and conditions of Quotation Number 02C-004 and per hourly rate submitted in the Hilton Lomax quotation dated March 27, 2002.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.

It was noted that there was only one bid received for carpentry services.
 

25. ADJOURNMENT
Councillor Calvin moved adjournment.

Seconded by Councillor Day.  Carried.

Time:  8:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
 

Sandra Gautreau
Town Manager
Grace Losier
Mayor

Judy Sproule
Assistant Clerk

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