Monday, April 27th, 2020
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Monday, April 27th, 2020 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Marlene Peddle (Electronic attendance)
Councillor Shawn Budgell (Electronic attendance)
Councillor Dwight Day (Electronic attendance)
Councillor Michael Wheaton (Electronic attendance)
Councillor Gordon Blackwood (Electronic attendance)
Councillor Dale Howell
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: Motion-4550-20-Councillor S. Budgell/Deputy Mayor Peddle
Resolve that the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor D. Day
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor M. Wheaton
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Minutes: Mayor Howell asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting held on March 9th, 2020 which had been circulated to all members.
Motion-4551-20-Councillor S. Budgell/Councillor G. Blackwood
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of March 9, 2020 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor D. Day
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor M. Wheaton
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Committees:
Public Works: Water Reports
Water Reports from Government Services for March and April were both satisfactory and within recommended guidelines.
Screen Cleaning
Pictures of Screen Cleaning on March 19th, 2020 were presented to and reviewed by members. The screens were also checked on April 21st and did not require cleaning.
Chlorine Readings
Chlorine Readings for March were presented to and reviewed by members and found to be within recommended guidelines.
Water Usage & Flow Data
Water Usage and Flow Data for March were presented to and reviewed by members. The daily average for water usage was 171,042 gallons per day.
Recyclables
Members were informed that the Recyclables at the Central Newfoundland Waste Management site should be in operation within the next couple of weeks. Residents are asked to continue to sort their recyclables.
Car Wrecks
A complaint was brought forward by Councillor Day regarding car wrecks. This will be discussed further in a future meeting.
Fire Dept: Application for funding
Motion-4552-20-Councillor M. Wheaton/Deputy Mayor Peddle
Resolve to apply for funding through the Firefighting Equipment Program to purchase a new SCBA with the 60 minute tank for the Fire Department.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor D. Day
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor M. Wheaton
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Incident Reports
Two incident reports were presented to and reviewed by members.
Habitat Com:Greenhouse
Further research is required regarding the request from the Habitat Committee to build a greenhouse in the Community Garden area. Results will be brought back to next meeting.
Accounts Payable:
Pennell’s Service Station $ 420.98 – Wiring/Sander/PU (Paid)
G & M Services $ 249.01 – Gas: 115: Diesel 134 (Paid)
Competitive Edge $ 120.00 – Tax Loader Prev. work (Paid)
NL Power $ 504.40 – Hydro – Garage (Paid)
NL Power $ 186.35 – Hydro – Chlor. Chamber (Paid)
NL Power $ 514.77 – Hydro – Mun. Bldg. (Paid)
NL Power $ 233.14 – Hydro – Booster Stn. (Paid)
NL Power $ 793.73 – Hydro – Fire Hall (Paid)
NL Power $ 42.75 – Hydro - Lift Stn. (Paid)
Carmanville Value Grocer $ 6.49 – Kitchen Supplies (Paid)
Receiver General for Canada $3,310.05 – Payroll Remit. (Paid)
CIBC Mellon $ 468.64 – Pension Remit. (Paid)
NAPE $ 5.53 – Union Dues (Paid)
CNWM $1,612.96 – Tipping Fees March (Paid)
Pennell’s Service Station $ 23.00 – Trailer Tire Repair (Paid)
Rockwater $1,482.12 – Chlorine (Paid)
Bell Mobility $ 36.45 – Phone (Cell) (Paid)
Carmanville Value Grocer $ 8.78 – Kitchen Supplies (Paid)
NL Power $1,802.37 – Hydro – Street Light (Paid)
G & M Services $ 344.01 – Gas: 219.01; Diesel 125. (Paid)
Tulk’s Home Hardware $ 929.11 – Hatch 685; Tiles 76; w/s 60
Jan 18; Cupboard 90; (Paid)
Carmanville Valu Foods $ 10.65 – Janitorial (Paid)
Central Office Equipment $ 180.11 – Office Supplies (Paid)
Bell Aliant $ 314.23 – Phone/Fax/Internet (Paid)
Bell Aliant $ 79.19 – Phone – Fire Hall (Paid)
TRIO $ 333.61 – Health Premiums (Paid)
Collabria $ 290.00 – Registration MNL Mtg. (Paid)
Cal Legrow $ 823.00 – Insurance Firefighters (Paid)
Cal Legrow $31,082.65 – Insurance (Paid)
Municipal Assess. Agency $3,042.00 - 2nd Quarter Assess Fees
NL Power $ 382.82 – Hydro - Garage
NL Power $ 184.99 – Hydro – Chlor. Chambers
NL Power $ 230.41 – Hydro – Booster Station
NL Power $ 443.69 – Hydro – Mun. Bldg.
NL Power $ 675.00 – Hydro – Fire Hall
NL Power $ 44.39 – Hydro – Lift Station
G & M Services $ 206.44 – Gas – Town
Receiver General for Canada $2,433.68 – Payroll Remittance April
CIBC Mellon $ 447.08 – Pension Premiums April
NAPE $ 48.00 – Union Dues April
Bell Aliant $ 308.46 – Phone/Fax/Internet
Motion-4553-20-Deputy Mayor Peddle/Councillor D. Day
Resolve that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor D. Day
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor M. Wheaton
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Correspondence:
From Regarding Action
Cdn. Mental Health Assoc. Proclamation Signed by Mayor
Bell Aliant Letter of support Agreement to send
New Business: Property complaint
A complaint and picture from a resident regarding drainage was circulated to members and discussed. Resident will be advised of council’s findings.
Members
Business: COVID-19
Members were updated on information regarding COVID-19 discussed during teleconferences the Mayor and Clerk/Manager participated in.
Adjournment: Motion-4554-20-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor G. Blackwood
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Chair.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor D. Day
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor M. Wheaton
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
