| 1..... | CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 PM The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Council met in a Regular Session on Monday, May 9, 2011 with Mayor Losier presiding. |
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| 2. | RECORD OF ATTENDANCE Deputy Mayor McGowan, Councillor Calvin, Councillor Day and Councillor Murphy were in attendance. Councillor Likely was absent. Deputy Mayor McGowan moved to pay Councillor Likely in his absence. Seconded by Councillor Day. Carried. |
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| 3. | APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF
BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS Councillor Day moved to approve the agenda of Monday May 9, 2011 as presented. Seconded by Deputy Mayor McGowan. Carried. |
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| 4. | DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF
INTEREST Councillor Calvin stated a Conflict of Interest with Item # 17 Re: Letter of March 18, 2011 from Pat Gallagher Jette, Chair, Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission Re: Commissioner Term. |
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| 5. |
PUBLIC HEARINGS None |
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| 6. | PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS |
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| 6.1 | PRESENTATION OF RCMP STATISTICAL
REPORT FOR APRIL 2011 - RCMP REPRESENTATIVE ATTENDING Councillor Day moved to defer presentation of RCMP Statistical Report for April 2011 until the RCMP representative arrives. Seconded by Deputy Mayor McGowan. Carried unanimously. |
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| 6.2 | PRESENTATION BY ENTERPRISE SAINT
JOHN (ESJ) - STEVE CARSON, CEO PRESENTER Councillor Day moved to defer presentation by Enterprise Saint John (ESJ) - Steve Carson, CEO Presenter until Tony Gogan arrives. Seconded by Deputy Mayor McGowan. Carried unanimously. |
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MINUTES |
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| 7.1 | MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2011 Councillor Day moved to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 26, 2011 as presented. Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried. |
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| 7.2 | MINUTES OF PLANNING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2011 Deputy Mayor McGowan moved to receive and file minutes of Planning Advisory Committee Meeting of April 18, 2011. Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried. Councillor Likely joined the meeting at 7:39 pm. |
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| 6.1 | PRESENTATION OF RCMP STATISTICAL
REPORT FOR APRIL 2011 - RCMP REPRESENTATIVE
ATTENDING Cpl. Landry provided information to Council regarding the RCMP Statistical Report for April 2011. Deputy Mayor McGowan moved to receive and file the RCMP Statistical Report for April 2011. Seconded by Councillor Day. Carried. |
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| 6.2 | PRESENTATION BY ENTERPRISE SAINT
JOHN (ESJ) - STEVE CARSON, CEO PRESENTER Tony Gogan, Chairman of the ESJ Board and Steve Carson, CEO of Enterprise Saint John provided information and updates on ESJ noting ESJ is prepared to provide services to the Town on the marketing of Col. Nase Blvd. Councillor Day moved to receive and file presentation by Tony Gogan and Steve Carson of Enterprise Saint John. Seconded by Councillor Murphy. Carried. |
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| 8. | BILLS FOR PAYMENT Councillor Day moved to pay Bills for Payment in the amount of $11,101.01 and Bills for Ratification in the amount of $33,869.10; Grand Total $44,970.11. Seconded by Councillor Murphy. Carried. |
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| 9. | CONSENT AGENDA a) Dog Control Report for April 2011 b) Building Inspector’s Report for April 2011 c) River Centre Co-ordinator’s Report for April 2011 d) Recreation Director’s Report for April 2011 e) Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Report for April 2011 f) Works Commissioner’s Report for April 2011 Councillor Calvin moved to receive and file the following Consent Agenda items: a) Dog Control Report for April 2011 b) Building Inspector’s Report for April 2011 c) River Centre Co-ordinator’s Report for April 2011 d) Recreation Director’s Report for April 2011 e) Grand Bay-Westfield Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department Report for April 2011 f) Works Commissioner’s Report for April 2011. Seconded by Deputy Mayor McGowan. Carried. |
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| 10. |
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES a) Regular Council Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2011 None |
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| 11. |
DELEGATIONS None |
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| 12. | PETITIONS None |
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| 13. | BY-LAWS None |
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| 14. | NOTICE OF MOTIONS None |
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REPORTS None |
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| 16. |
LETTER OF APRIL 25, 2011 FROM
STEPHANIE B. PATTERSON, P. ENG., DILLON
CONSULTING RE: COMMERCIAL CORE COLLECTOR ROADWAY, (COLONEL NASE
BOULEVARD) GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD, NB, RDC PROJECT NOS. 4253.037.013 AND
9135.200.001, PROJECT NO. 010-149, CLAIM NO. 23 Councillor Day moved authorization for payment of relevant invoice in the amount of $12,354.41 for Commercial Core Collector Roadway (Colonel Nase Boulevard) Grand Bay-Westfield, NB, RDC Project Nos. 4253.037.013 and 9135.200.001, Project No. 010-149, Claim #24. Seconded by Deputy Mayor McGowan. Carried. Councillor Calvin departed the meeting at 8:39 pm due to a stated Conflict of Interest on Agenda Item #17. |
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LETTER OF MARCH 18, 2011 FROM
PAT GALLAGHER JETTE, CHAIR, FUNDY REGION SOLID WASTE COMMISSION
RE: COMMISSIONER TERM Councillor Day moved to appoint Robert Fowler as a Commissioner of the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission for a three year term July 22, 2011 - July 22, 2014. Seconded by Deputy Mayor McGowan. Carried. Councillor Calvin rejoined the meeting at 8:43 pm. |
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| 18. | EMAIL OF APRIL 27, 2011 FROM JAN
RIDDELL RE: HISTORIC PLACES EVENT OF APRIL 27, 2011 Councillor Day moved to receive and file email of April 27, 2011 from Jan Riddell Re: Historic Places Event of April 27, 2011 and forward a letter of thanks through the Tourism Committee to the Heritage Sub-committee to highlight the work of the Sub-committee. Seconded by Deputy Mayor McGowan. Carried. |
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| 19. | ENTERPRISE SAINT JOHN BUSINESS
BULLETIN, MARCH 2011 ACTIVITY UPDATE Councillor Day moved to receive and file the Enterprise Saint John Business Bulletin, March 2011 Activity Update. Seconded by Councillor Murphy. Carried. |
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EMAIL FROM DAVID SHIELS, RACE
DIRECTOR 7TH ANNUAL RAVE RUN RE: KILOMETER SPONSOR Councillor Murphy moved to approve the proposed “River Valley Middle School Rave Run” to be held on Saturday June 4, 2011, beginning at 11:00 am along Epworth Park Road, Inglewood Drive, and River Valley Drive as per email from David Shiels dated April 22, 2011, subject to receipt by the Town of approval from the Team Leader of the RCMP and the District Engineer of the New Brunswick Department of Transportation; and to support the 7th annual event with a donation of $100.00 towards raising money for the physical education program at the River Valley Middle School and to promote physical fitness in and around the community. Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried. |
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| 21. | SUMMARY INFORMATION SHEETS, TOWN
OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD REQUESTS FOR FUNDING - APRIL 30, 2011 DEADLINE Councillor Day moved to approve grant funding to Junior Achievement in the amount of $1,000.00 and to approve grant funding to Partners in Prevention (In Motion) in the amount of $1,000.00. Seconded by Deputy Mayor McGowan. Carried. |
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| 22. | FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT OF MAY 4,
2011 RE: PURCHASE OF RESCUE EQUIPMENT TRAILER Deputy Mayor McGowan moved to approve the purchase of a twenty eight foot (28’) fully enclosed trailer from Scott MFG. Ltd. as per quotation of March 30, 2011 for a cost of $13,850.00 including all options plus taxes. Seconded by Councillor Murphy. Carried. |
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| 23. | LETTER OF MAY 6, 2011 FROM
DILLON CONSULTING LTD. RE: SIDEWALK CROSS SLOPE SURVEY REPORT Deputy Mayor McGowan moved to table letter of May 6, 2011 from Dillon Consulting Ltd. Re: Sidewalk Cross Slope Survey Report to the May 24, 2011 agenda for additional information. Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried. |
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| 24. | LETTER OF MAY 6, 2011 FROM
DILLON CONSULTING LTD. RE: SLUDGE REMOVAL -
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - RECOMMENDATION FOR CONTRACT AWARD Councillor Day moved to award a construction contract to Consolidated Giroux Environment Inc. for their bid price of $145,674.00 per letter of May 6, 2011 from Dillon Consulting Ltd. Re: Sludge Removal - Wastewater Treatment Plant. Seconded by Councillor Murphy. Carried. |
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| 25. | LETTER OF MAY 6, 2011 FROM
DILLON CONSULTING LTD. RE: SANITARY MANHOLE REPAIRS -
RECOMMENDATION FOR CONTRACT AWARD Deputy Mayor McGowan moved to award a construction contract to Debly Enterprises Ltd. in the amount of $79,649.80 per letter of May 6, 2011 from Dillon Consulting Ltd. Re: Sanitary Manhole Repairs. Seconded by Councillor Calvin. Carried. |
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| 26. | ADJOURNMENT Deputy Mayor McGowan moved adjournment. Seconded by Councillor Day. Carried. Time: 8:52 pm Respectfully submitted, |
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Marcia Mason Assistant Clerk |
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