Monday, August 9th, 2016
Minutes of a Special Council Meeting held on Monday, August 9th, 2016 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Councillor Dale Howell
Councillor Kim Blackwood
Councillor Sam Winsor
Councillor Michel Bailet
Councillor Linda Bailet
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Engineer Jim Harty
Absent: Deputy Mayor Marlene Peddle
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: Water and Sewer Phase 2 Funding
Motion-3941-16-Councillor K. Blackwood
Resolve to continue with the dry lines and try to get as close to Noggin Cove Road as possible.
No Seconder.
Motion-3942-16-Councillor L. Bailet/Councillor S. Winsor
Resolve to use the funding for Water and Sewer Phase 2 to proceed with construction of tank.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor S. Winsor Councillor M. Bailet
Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 1 – Councillor K. Blackwood
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Arbitrator
Motion-3943-16-Councillor S. Winsor/Councillor M. Bailet
Resolve that Dennis Brown would be Council’s choice for an Arbitrator regarding the NAPE Grievance.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor K. Blackwood Councillor S. Winsor
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Adjournment: Motion-3944-16-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor K. Blackwood
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Chair.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor K. Blackwood Councillor S. Winsor
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Friday, August 5th, 2016
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Friday, August 5th, 2016 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Councillor Dale Howell
Councillor Sam Winsor
Councillor Michel Bailet
Councillor Linda Bailet
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Absent: Deputy Mayor Marlene Peddle
Councillor Kim Blackwood
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: “Close out dump; Seeding of Properties and Boil Order/Shut off” were added to the Agenda under “New Business”.
Motion-3934-16-Councillor L. Bailet/Councillor M. Bailet
Resolve that the Agenda be adopted as amended.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor S. Winsor Councillor M. Bailet
Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Minutes: Mayor Howell asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of July 13th, 2016 which had been circulated to all members.
Motion-3935-16-Councillor S. Winsor/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of July 13th, 2016 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor S. Winsor Councillor M. Bailet
Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Business
Arising: Municipal Plan Amendment
Motion-3936-16-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor S. Winsor
Resolve that Council adopt Amendment No. 1 to the Carmanville Municipal Plan and Amendment No. 1 to the Carmanville Development Regulations.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor S. Winsor Councillor M. Bailet
Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
NAPE Grievance
NAPE is proceeding to Arbitration with the Grievance and suggested using a sole Arbitrator instead of an Arbitration Board. They submitted three names of Arbitrators for Council’s consideration. Council has no issues with using a sole Arbitrator and will submit their choice to NAPE.
Tulk’s Home Hardware
Motion-3937-16-Councillor L. Bailet/Councillor S. Winsor
Resolve that the original Motion # 3919-16 of June 29th, 2016 regarding the request for a tax freeze and the above Motion stating “Resolve that the request be denied” is now ratified.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor S. Winsor Councillor M. Bailet
Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Committees
Finance: W/S Phase 2 Funding
Motion-3938-16-Councillor S. Winsor/Councillor M. Bailet
Resolve that Council accept the Federal contribution of $453,417 and the Provincial contribution of $632,734 towards the Total Project Cost of $1,000,000 for the Water and Sewer Phase 2 as presented. Council acknowledges that this project would not have been undertaken without federal funding. Further that the Mayor and Clerk/Manager be authorized to enter into this agreement on behalf of the Town of Carmanville.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor S. Winsor Councillor M. Bailet
Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
There wasGeneral Agreement that this phase would include the Tank with a roof and ability to add a Treatment Plant in a future phase. It was agreed to set up a meeting with the Town Engineer Monday, August 8th, 2016 to proceed as quickly as possible with this phase.
Accounts
Payable:
CIBC Mellon $ 485.22 – Pension Premiums – July
TRIO $ 341.66 – Health Premiums – August
NAPE $ 76.09 – Union Dues – July
Receiver General for Canada $3,060.45 – Payroll Remittance – July
Bell Aliant $ 234.48 – Phone/Fax/Internet – Office
Bell Aliant $ 76.70 – Phone – Fire Dept.
Bell Mobility $ 36.45 – Phone – Cell
Cal LeGrow $ 169.00 – Insurance – Quad
Cal LeGrow $1,097.00 – Errors and Omissions Insurance
NL Power $ 33.11 – Hydro – Garage
NL Power $ 28.53 – Hydro – Chlor. Chambers
NL Power $ 125.04 – Hydro – Booster Stn.
NL Power $ 230.30 – Hydro – Fire Hall
NL Power $ 105.51 – Hydro – Mun. Bldg.
NL Power $1,715.74 – Hydro – Street Lighting
Tulk’s Home Hardware $ 94.21 – Garage Supplies/Deck Stain
G & M Services $ 260.36 – Gas – Town
Computer Shack $ 275.98 – Toners – Printer
Rockwater $1,235.10 – Chlorine
Multi Materials Stewardship Board $1,242.44 – Compost Bins
Central Office Equipment $ 52.66 – Office Supplies
Motion-3939-16-Councillor S. Winsor/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor S. Winsor Councillor M. Bailet
Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
New Business: Request to Operate Domestic Sawmill
The request to operate a Domestic Sawmill at 277 A Main Street South was approved by Council.
Close out Dump (Added to Agenda)
Members were informed that the official closing of our dump starts on Monday, August 8, 2016.
Seeding of Properties
Members were in agreement that the seeding of Properties affected by the current Water and Sewer project needs to be done immediately. Contractor will be advised of Council’s decision.
Boil Order/Water Shut Off
Members discussed the recent water shut offs that have occurred with the Water and Sewer Project and Boil Water Advisories that have resulted from the Project. Members were informed that a notice is hand delivered to all residences when the water shut off is scheduled or planned. However, there have been two water shut offs that have occurred by the contractor accidently hooking into the waterline. It was agreed that information regarding future accidental or unplanned water shut offs will be posted on the town website and Carmanville Connect as soon as possible following the disruption.
Adjournment: Motion-3940-16-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor S. Winsor
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Chair.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor S. Winsor Councillor M. Bailet
Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
