Thursday, August 10, 2017
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Marlene Peddle (arrived late)
Councillor Dale Howell
Councillor Michel Bailet
Councillor Linda Bailet
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Guest: Gregory Rowe (did not show)
Absent: Councillor Kim Blackwood
Councillor Sam Winsor
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: Motion-4116-17-Councillor L. Bailet/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Minutes 1417: Mayor Howell asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of July 10th, 2017 which had been circulated to all members.
Motion-4117-17-Councillor L. Bailet/Councillor M. Bailet
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of July 10th, 2017 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Minutes 1517: Mayor Howell asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the Special Public Council Meeting of July 25th, 2017 which had been circulated to all members.
Motion-4118-17-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor M. Bailet
Resolve that the Minutes of the Special Public Council Meeting of July 25th, 2017 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Business
Arising: W/S Update
The Tender for the W/S Project, Phase 2 (MIGA#17-CCWF-17-00049) was awarded to H. Wareham & Sons Ltd. in the amount of $795,935.47 on August 8, 2017. The Contractor is expected on site by August 14th, 2017 to commence project.
Committees
Finance: Chlorine Pump
Motion-4119-17-Councillor L. Bailet/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve to purchase a new Chemical Feed Pump as per quote from Kean’s Pump Shop at $2,363 plus tax.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Public Works: Water Report
Satisfactory.
Water Usage/Flow Data
The average Water Usage for July was approximately 175,000 gals/day.
Chlorine Readings
The Chlorine Readings for July were reviewed by members and found to be average and within guidelines.
Public Works: Screens @ Pond
The Screens at the Pond were cleaned July 17th and August 8th, 2017. Pictures and reports were reviewed by members. Members were in agreement to continue the practice of checking the screens weekly and cleaning as required for the remainder of the summer.
Alders @ Intersections
Members were in agreement to write Transportation and Works regarding the alders at the Intersection of Howell’s Avenue and Main Street and Route 330 as this is a safety/traffic hazard and their responsibility. It was also agreed to request the potholes throughout the community be repaired.
Loader Hire
Motion-4120-17-Councillor M. Bailet/Councillor L. Bailet
Council will only hire the Loader or Backhoe in an emergency situation as deemed by the Town Manager.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Accounts
Payable:
Receiver General $3,418.47 – Payroll Remit (Paid)
NAPE $ 90.73 – U. Dues (Paid)
CIBC Mellon $ 506.68 – Pension Premiums (Paid)
Bell Mobility $ 36.45 – Cell Phone (Paid)
Bell Aliant $ 242.58 – Phone/Fax/Internet (Paid)
NL Power $ 288.71 – Hydro – Fire Hall (Paid)
NL Power $ 126.56 – Hydro – Booster Stn (Pd)
NL Power $ 107.55 – Hydro – Mun. Bldg. (Pd)
NL Power $ 31.86 – Hydro – Chlor. Ch. (Paid)
NL Power $ 33.37 – Hydro – Garage (Paid)
NL Power $1,741.51 – Hydro – Street Lighting
Bell Aliant $ 76.70 – Phone – Fire Dept.
Rockwater $1,235.56 – Chlorine – August
Rockwater $1,235.56 – Chlorine – July
TRIO $ 354.50 – Health Premiums (Aug)
Pennell’s Service Station $ 66.93 – Fire Van
Saltwire $ 182.72 – Ad re Land Sales
Stewart McKelvey $ 392.15 – Legal re 312 A Main
K & D Pratt $ 538.43 – BA Insp/Refill
Dooley’s $ 381.15 – Courier Service
Tulk’s Home Hardware $ 393.27 – Garage Supp/Mun. Bldg.
G & M Services $ 428.78 – Gas – Town
CNWM $2,161.52 – Curbside Collection
CNWM $1,735.92 – Tipping Fees
Motion-4121-17-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor L. Bailet
Resolve that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Correspondence
From Regarding Action
NLSACPC Sexual Violence Awareness Week Proclamation signed by Mayor
New Business: Land Development Application
Application to build a new home at 125 Main Street South was approved as per policy.
Municipal Election
Motion-4122-17-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor M. Bailet
Resolve that:
- the Alternate Returning Officer for the Municipal Election will be Phyllis Collins;
- There will be 1 Nomination Day
- The Mayor will be elected by the new Council as per current policy.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
(Deputy Mayor Peddle arrived at the meeting @ 8:40 p.m.)
Members
Business: Fire Chief Family Illness
Motion-4123-17-M. Bailet –
Resolve to donate $150.00 to the Fire Chief and Family towards cost associated with his wife’s recent illness.
Mayor Howell asked for a Seconder to the Motion 3 times. There was no Seconder – Motion Defeated.
Motion-4124-17-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor L. Bailet
Resolve to donate $100.00 to the Fire Chief and Family towards cost associated with his wife’s recent illness.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Howell Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 1 – Councillor M. Bailet
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Seniors Garden Party
The Seniors Garden Party is scheduled for August 18th, 2017 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Municipal Grounds. MHA Derrick Bragg volunteered to serve the tea.
Single Use Plastic Bags
Members were in agreement to download the Petition to ban single use Plastic Bags and place it in the Town Office.
Beach Clean Up
The Habitat Committee and the Green Team will be conducting a Beach Clean-up on Friday, August 11th, 2017. Members were in agreement to provide the garbage bags and the town pickup to collect and dispose of garbage/material collected.
Adjournment: Motion-4125-17-Councillor D. Howell/Deputy Mayor Peddle
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again on September 11th, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
