Monday, August 18th, 2025
Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting held on Monday, August 18th, 2025 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Kimberly Blackwood
Councillor Gordon Blackwood
Councillor Dale Howell
Councillor Hayward Morgan
Councillor Mitchell Nippard
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Absent: Councillor Tony Moyles
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: Resolution-099-25-Councillor H Morgan/Councillor G Blackwood
Be it Resolved that the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Minutes: Mayor Howell asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of July 21st, 2025 which had been circulated to all members.
Resolution-100-25-Councillor G Blackwood/Councillor M Nippard
Be it Resolved that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of July 21st, 2025 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Business
Arising: W.S. Project Tender Call-
Project 17-GI-24-00026 Water and Sewer Services Phase 4
Resolution-101-25-Councillor G Blackwood/Councillor M Nippard
Be it Resolved that, we the Ultimate Recipient – the Town of Carmanville is requesting a scope change to reduce the scope of work to allow award of a recent construction tender for the available funding. If acceptable to the department and funding partners the reduced scope of work can be completed for the available funding and the town will apply for funding to complete the balance of the work in the next application call. Scope Change Request, Project 17-GI-24-00026 Water and Sewer Services Phase 4.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Direction Sign
Members were in agreement that the presentation by Mark Parsons on the directional sign options will be on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Utility Trailer
Resolution-102-25-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor H. Morgan
Be it Resolved that confirmation of previous approval via emails is hereby given to purchase the 6 ft. x 12 ft. Utility Trailer and Mesh Kit from NL Kubota at the lowest quote received - $20,688.50 (hst included).
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Business
Arising: Get Adventurous Day
To date, no funding has been received from the Active NL application submitted for the Get Adventurous Day. The Recreation Committee covered the remainder of the cost to host the events. Should funding be approved/received from the application, the funding would then be passed onto the Recreation Committee to offset their cost.
Committees:
Finance: 17-CEEP-26-027
Resolution-103-25-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor M. Nippard
Be it Resolved that confirmation of previous approval via email is hereby given to accept CEEP Funding in the amount of $17,000 and submit the amended application with a tentative start date of September 2, 2025.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Collections Report
The Collections Report for July was presented to and reviewed by members. Collection of arrears is steadily progressing.
Public Works: Water Report
The Water Report from testing by Government Services on August 12th, 2025 was satisfactory.
Chlorine Readings
Chlorine Readings for the month of July was presented to and reviewed by members. Readings were within the recommended guidelines.
Water Usage/Flow Data
Water Usage/Flow Data reports for the month of July were presented to and reviewed by members. The average water usage was 180,266 gallons per day.
Fire Dept: Fire Hose Returned
The 600 ft. of fire hose loaned to Musgrave Harbour Fire Department for use during the wildfire was returned on August 11th, 2025.
Accounts
Payable:
NL Power $ 153.24 – Hydro – Mun. Bldg. (Paid)
NL Power $ 103.05 – Hydro – Fire Hall (Paid)
NL Power $ 32.45 – Hydro – Garage (Paid)
NL Power $ 70.83 – Hydro – Chlor. Cham. (Paid)
NL Power $ 37.47 – Hydro – Lift Station (Paid)
NL Power $ 157.93 – Hydro – Booster Stn. (Paid)
Bell Aliant $ 319.90 – Phone/Fax/Internet (Paid)
Bell Aliant $ 81.36 – Phone – Fire Dept. (Paid)
Bell Mobility $ 39.33 – Phone – Cell (Paid)
Car Quest $ 39.09 – Garage Supplies (Paid)
Desjardins $ 518.34 – Pension Premiums (Paid)
G & M Services $ 525.62 – Gas: 318.62: Diesel: 207.00 (Paid)
NAPE $ 90.28 – Union Dues (Paid)
NL Power $2,025.66 – Hydro – Street Lighting (Paid)
Rockwater $1,903.02 – Chlorine (Paid)
Receiver General for Canada $4,799.96 – Payroll Remittance (Paid)
Tulk’s Home Hardware $ 477.54 – Garage Supplies/Paint/Stain (Paid)
Collabria Visa $ 455.40 – Meal-Musgrave Hr. FD (Paid)
TRIO Benefits $ 349.06 – Health Premiums (Paid)
Central Office Equipment $ 237.44 – Office Supplies
EMCO $ 33.99 – Hydrant Parts
Carmanville Valu Grocer $ 23.20 – Garage Supplies
CNWM $2,679.95 – Tipping Fees
Resolution-104-25-Councillor G Blackwood/Councillor M Nippard
Be it Resolved that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Correspondence:
From Regarding Action
Gov. NL Funding Phoenix Academy Info only
New Business: Citizen Complaint
A concern was brought forward regarding the tractor trailer bed parked on the shoulder of the road and within 33 ft. of the center of the road. Resident was concerned about the possibility of an accident in the event of meeting oncoming traffic and not being able to pull onto the shoulder of the road if need be. As the shoulder of the road is Transportation and Works right of way, members were in agreement to pass the concern onto them and to inform the owner of the vehicle of the complaint received.
Speed Bumps
A request to install speed bumps that can be removed in the fall was discussed by members. Members were in agreement to contact Transportation and Works for more information which will be brought back to the next meeting for further discussion.
Members also think the lack of police presence in the community contributes to the speeding problem. Members were in agreement to contact the RCMP to get an update on when we can expect to see RCMP Members living in the community and request more presence on a daily basis.
Adjournment: Resolution-105-25-Councillor D. Howell/DM Blackwood
Be it Resolved that Council do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, September 8th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
