Councillor Keir moved to delete the following item from the agenda as matter is also listed under agenda item number 16:

26. Letter of March 28, 2001 from Peter LeBlanc, Chairman, Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Re:  Notice of Intention to Vote on Borrowing Resolution

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried unanimously.
 

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Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Joan McDonnell, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield’s representative for the Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation (AHSC), gave a presentation on the Annual Report of the AHSC for the 1999 – 2000 year, the AHSC Mission Statement, and the many visits that were made to AHSC facilities.

Mayor Losier noted how fortunate Council is to have such proactive representation on the Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation Board.

Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file the Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation 1999 – 2000 Annual Report.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Peter Forestell of Patterson Palmer Hunt Murphy, representing Aliant Telecom, passed out literature to concerned residents in attendance.  Mr. Forestell also introduced Joe Warren, Technical Services representative for Aliant Telecom and Harry Crossman, Project Manager.

Mr. Forestell indicated that Aliant accept with the decision of Council regarding the communication tower, but noted that there will be more applications for similar tower services within the municipality as there is a demand for this service.

Joe Warren, Technical Services representative for Aliant, provided information on site lines, site locations, and radio frequency issues with respect to the proposed communications tower off Ridge Way.  He noted that there were other sites that could provide service to Highway #7, but service to the Town would be questionable.  Mr. Warren also noted that studies are available to address health concerns referenced by residents and may be viewed on the NBTel web site.

Comments were made by Council noting their concerns about the proposed location of the communications tower and noting there should be a better location for the tower than in a residential area off Ridge Way.

Mr. Crossman, Project Manager noted that the proposal made to Council for the communications tower off of Ridge Way reflected the best location for the tower, however NB Tel will seek other options, if necessary.

Mayor Losier introduced Hon. Milt Sherwood, MLA and Minister Sherwood noted that at this time he did not have enough information to make informed comments on the matter.

Councillor McGowan departed the meeting.

Time:  8:21 p.m.

Councillor McGowan rejoined the meeting.

Time:  8:24 p.m.

Councillor Keir moved to deny the development of a Utility/Communications Tower for Lot 01-1 shown on Tentative Subdivision Plan Sunny Acres Subdivision Utility Lot 2001-1 and access prepared by DeSaulniers Surveys Inc.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.

Deputy Mayor Black cast a dissenting vote.

Councillor Calvin departed the meeting.

Time:  8:57 p.m.
 

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

7.1 MINUTES OF PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2001

Councillor McGowan moved to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting of March 19, 2001.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Deputy Mayor Black moved to receive and file the following Consent Agenda items:

a) Dog Control Report for the Month of March, 2001
b) Recreation Director’s Report for the Month of March, 2001
c) Building Inspector’s Report for the Month of March, 2001
d) Fire Chief’s Report of April 3, 2001 Re:  Recruitment
e) Works Department Report for the Month of March, 2001

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

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Councillor Sutton moved First Reading by Title of By-law No. 79, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law Respecting the Repeal of By-law No. 51, Village of Westfield Volunteer Ambulance Brigade By-law.

Seconded by Councillor Keir.  Carried.

By-law No. 79 was read a first time by title.
 

Councillor Sutton moved Second Reading by Title of By-law No. 79, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law Respecting the Repeal of By-law No. 51, Village of Westfield Volunteer Ambulance Brigade By-law.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
By-law No. 79 was read a second time by title.

Councillor Calvin rejoined the meeting.

Time:  9:00 p.m.
 

Councillor McGowan moved First Reading by Title of By-law No. 70, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law Respecting the Remuneration of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.

By-law No. 70 was read a first time by title.
 

Councillor Sutton moved Second Reading by Title of By-law No. 70, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law Respecting the Remuneration of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.

By-law No. 70 was read a second time by title.
 

None
 

Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Sewerage Utility Accounts Receivable Report as at April 5, 2001.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to recommend the Town’s representative on the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission, Councillor Calvin, vote in favour of the borrowing resolution as outlined in fax of March 28, 2001 from FRSWC.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file letter received March 23, 2001 from Jocelyne Bordage, Human Resources Development Canada Re:  Summer Career Placement 2001/Relevant Data.

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Black.  Carried.
 

Councillor Keir moved to receive and file letter of March 19, 2001 from Jeff Thompson Re:  Pesticides and Chemicals.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

Councillor Keir moved to receive and file fax dated March 28, 2001 from Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Re:  Appointment of Anthony Stewart, General Manager.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved the letter of March 29, 2001 from Mrs. Sue George Re:  Skate Park be referred to the Recreation Director for discussion with Mrs. George to advise the Town wishes to make the Centrum gym available for skate boarding, subject to Town policies/procedures.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file letter of March 28, 2001 from Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Re:  Financial Statements/Auditor’s Report on Activities for the Year Ended December 31, 2000/Chairman’s Report for 2000.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to proceed with the completion of the outstanding Community Improvement Program project work as outlined in Godfrey Associates Ltd. correspondence of April 2, 2001 with authorization for associated costs of $1,760.12 to be paid from the Town Subdivision Fund.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

Councillor Keir moved to renew the Agreement Respecting Communications Services between the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield and the City of Saint John for the period of April 1, 2001 to March 31, 2004 as per correspondence of March 21, 2001 from William Todd Director, Saint John Public Safety Communications Centre with authorization for appropriate signatures.

Seconded by Councillor McGowan.  Carried.
 

Councillor McGowan moved to award the contract for Consultant Services as set out under the terms of the Request for Proposals for the Review and Enactment of the Municipal Plan By-law and Zoning By-law for the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield to the SGE Group Inc. for the sum of $65,185 exclusive of HST.

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.
 

Councillor Sutton moved to receive and file letter of March 29, 2001 from Peter LeBlanc, Chairman, Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Re:  Clean Environment Act.

Seconded by Councillor Calvin.  Carried.
 

Seconded by Councillor Sutton.  Carried.

Time:  9:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
 

Judy Sproule
Assistant Clerk

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