Thursday, December 8th, 2016
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Thursday, December 8th, 2016 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Marlene Peddle (arrived late)
Councillor Dale Howell
Councillor Kim Blackwood
Councillor Sam Winsor
Councillor Michel Bailet
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Absent: Councillor Linda Bailet
Call to Order: Chair at 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: “Remuneration” was added to the Agenda under Finance.
Motion-4002-16-Councillor K. Blackwood/Councillor M. Bailet
Resolve that the Agenda be adopted as amended.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor K. Blackwood Councillor S. Winsor
Councillor M. 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 Council Meeting held on November 21st, 2016 which had been circulated to all members.
Motion-4003-16-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor S. Winsor
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of November 21st, 2016 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor K. Blackwood Councillor S. Winsor
Councillor M. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Business
Arising: W/S Project
Drawings/Specs for Phase 2 of our Water and Sewer Project were presented and reviewed by members. All the relevant information has now been forwarded to Municipal Affairs for approval and tender call.
Waterline Break
Members were in agreement to pay the invoice from H. Wareham and Sons for the repair of the waterline break. Mayor Howell and Clerk/Manager will meet with the resident to discuss the charges resulting from the waterline break. Results will be brought back to the next meeting for further discussion.
Committees
Finance: Budget
Motion-4004-16-Councillor K. Blackwood/Councillor S. Winsor
Resolve to adopt the 2017 Budget balanced at $887,396 with the mil rate remaining at 5.75 and all other taxes and fees remaining the same as the 2016 rates.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor K. Blackwood Councillor S. Winsor
Councillor M. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
A 2017 Tax and Fee Structure is attached and will be posted throughout the community and on the town website.
Christmas Hours
Members were in agreement that the office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 26th and 27th and open for the remainder of the week. The office will also be closed on Monday, January 2nd, and open the remainder of that week as well.
Christmas Bonus
(Clerk/Manager left the meeting at 8:10 p.m. due to a conflict of interest and was invited back to the meeting at 8:15 p.m.)
Motion-4005-16-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor K. Blackwood
Resolve to give a Christmas Bonus to the Town Employees as in previous years.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor K. Blackwood Councillor S. Winsor
Councillor M. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Remuneration (Added to Agenda)
Members were informed that their Remuneration will be paid next week.
Fire Dept: Cell Phone App.
Members were in agreement to invite Fire Chief Nathanael White and Constable Duncan MacRae to the next meeting to discuss the cell phone app they are interested in acquiring.
Public Works: Water Report
Satisfactory
Water Usage/Flow Data
The average water usage was 134,745 gal/day during the month of November.
Chlorine Readings
Chlorine readings were reviewed and were within guidelines during the month of November.
Loader/Backhoe Work
Members were in agreement to send a letter to the contractors in the area to advise them of resident’s concerns and ask them to notify the office when they are unavailable to do loader and backhoe work.
Generator
The town generator is not working again. - same problem as before. We are now using the Rec. Generator. Councillor Winsor will take the generator back to Domestic Service on Monday.
Accounts
Payable:
Receiver General for Canada $2,454.44 – Payroll Remittance (Paid)
CIBC Mellon $ 406.20 – Pension Premiums (Paid)
NAPE $ 62.57 – Union Dues (Paid)
Bell Aliant $ 235.49 – Phone/Fax/Internet- Office (Paid)
Bell Aliant $ 76.70 – Phone – Fire Dept. (Paid)
Bell Mobility $ 36.45 – Phone – Cell (Paid)
P. J. Sports $ 19.49 – Shirt – Summer Student
Mercer’s Marine $ 110.62 – Flags
NL Power $1,711.56 – Hydro – Street Lighting (Paid)
NL Power $ 55.12 – Hydro – Garage (Paid)
NL Power $ 149.80 – Hydro – Fire Hall (Paid)
NL Power $ 135.14 – Hydro – Booster Station (Paid)
NL Power $ 221.65 – Hydro – Municipal Bldg. (Paid)
NL Power $ 48.48 – Hydro – Chlor. Chamber (Paid)
Rockwater $1,235.56 – Chlorine
EMCO $1,191.77 – Hydrant Parts
Central Office Equipment $ 40.43 – Office Supplies
Tulk’s Home Hardware $ 64.44 – Deadbolt/Grease/Glue/Signs
G & M Services $ 717.15 – Town 466.10; FD 251.05
Gander & Area SPCA $ 65.00 – Christmas Tree (Paid)
Carmanville Valufoods $ 19.16 – Kitchen Supplies
TRIO $ 341.66 – Health Premiums Dec.
Fireworks FX $ 67.17 – Glasses re Tree Lighting
CNWM $2,161.52 – Curbside Collection Fees
CNWM $1,916.64 – Tipping Fees
Motion-4006-16-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor M. Bailet
Resolve that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor K. Blackwood Councillor S. Winsor
Councillor M. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Correspondence:
From Regarding Action
Town of Grand-Falls Windsor CNWM Info only
(Deputy Mayor Peddle arrived at the meeting at 9:20 p.m.)
New Business: 2017 Canada Summer Jobs
Members were in agreement to apply for the 2017 Canada Summer Jobs as in previous years.
Adjournment: Motion-4007-16-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 Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Howell Councillor K. Blackwood
Councillor S. Winsor Councillor M. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
