Monday, December 19th, 2022
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Monday, December 19th, 2022 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Kimberly Blackwood
Councillor Gordon Blackwood (arrived late)
Councillor Dale Howell
Councillor Tony Moyles
Councillor Mitchell Nippard
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Absent: Councillor Hayward Morgan
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Presentation: Mayor Howell presented a 12 year Long Service Award from Municipal Affairs to Councillor Dale Howell. Councillor Howell was congratulated by all members for her 12 years of service to the Town.
Agenda: Motion-4691-22-Councillor M. Nippard/Councillor T. Moyles
Resolve that the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
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 of December 5th, 2022 which had been circulated to all members.
Minutes: Motion-4692-22-Councillor M. Nippard/Councillor T. Moyles
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of December 5th, 2022 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Business
Arising: Culvert Extension/Rink Entrance
Culvert extension and widening of the entrance to the Rink will be done this week if possible.
Committees
Finance: Budget 2023
Discussion on the Budget was postponed until later in the meeting when Councillor G. Blackwood arrives.
Collection Report Nov.
The Collection Report for November was presented to and reviewed by members. Collection has been steadily progressing throughout the year.
Rink Boards
The Rink Boards will be and installed on January 9th, 2023.
Public Works: Water Report
The water test results from samples taken by Government Services on December 6th, 2022 were satisfactory.
Screen Cleaning
The screens were cleaned on December 15th, 2022. The screen cleaning report was presented to and reviewed by members.
Accounts
Payable:
Collabria Visa $ 1,062.93 – MNL Hotel/Sander/Web Fee (Paid)
CNWM $ 2,021.67 – Tipping Fees
Carmanville Value Grocer $ 574.11 – FD Christmas Turkeys
Car Quest $ 65.49 – Garage Supplies – Welding Rods
TRIO $ 331.80 – Health Premiums
Computer Shack $ 471.45 – Printer Toners
Central Office $ 135.46 – Office Supplies
Dooley’s Trucking $ 386.96 – Courier re: BA Servicing
K & D Pratt $ 405.89 – BA Servicing
Triple T Mechanics Ltd. $ 293.54 – Pumper Valve Repairs
G & M Services $ 1,037.87 – Gas: Town: 709.87: FD 328.00
K & D Pratt $ 399.74 – BA Servicing
APS $ 829.15 – Chlorine Test Packets
Motion-4693-22-Councillor M. Nippard/DM Blackwood
Resolve that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
(Councillor G. Blackwood arrived at the meeting at 7:40 p.m.)
Budget 2023: Motion-4694-22-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor M. Nippard
Resolve to adopt the 2023 Budget balanced at $897,801.00 with the Residential Mil Rate remaining at 5.75; the Commercial Mil Rate remaining at 8.25 and the Minimum Property Tax Rate at $350.00. The Water and Sewer Tax Rate remains at $400 and the Residential Water Only Tax Rate remains at $300. All other taxes and fees remain unchanged and as stated on the attached 2023 Tax and Fee Structure.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: Councillor D. Howell Councillor T. Moyles
Abstaining: 0
Motion Defeated.
Motion-4695-22-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor M. Nippard
Resolve to rescind the above motion as the vote was taken without clarification and understanding by members of the budget being presented.
In favour: DM Blackwood Councillor G. Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: Mayor Howell
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
The proposed Budget for 2023 was further discussed and clarified so all members had a good understanding of the budget being presented as they should prior to the vote being taken.
Motion-4696-22-Councillor T. Moyles/Councillor G. Blackwood
Resolve to adopt the 2023 Budget balanced at $897,801 with the Residential Mil Rate remaining at 5.75; the Commercial Mil Rate remaining at 8.25; and the Minimum Property Tax at $350. The Water and Sewer Tax Rate remains at $400 and the Residential Water Only Tax Rate remains at $300. All other taxes and fees remain unchanged and as stated on the attached 2023 Tax and Fee Schedule.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor T. Moyles Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Correspondence:
From Regarding Action
Town of Gander Changes to Healthcare Forward to all members
PMA Newsletter Forward to all members
Members
Business: Christmas Hours
Members were in agreement that the Office Hours during Christmas are as follows:
Closed Monday and Tuesday (Dec. 26th and 27th)
Open Wednesday to Friday (Dec. 28th to 30th)
Closed Monday, Jan. 2nd, 2023.
Notices will be posted to this effect.
Adjournment: Motion-4697-22-DM Blackwood/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again at the Call of the Chair.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor T. Moyles Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Monday, December 5th, 2022
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Monday, December 5th, 2022 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Kimberly Blackwood
Councillor Gordon Blackwood
Councillor Dale Howell
Councillor Mitchell Nippard
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Absent: Councillor Hayward Morgan
Councillor Tony Moyles
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: Motion-4686-22-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor M. Nippard
Resolve that the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor M. Nippard
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 of November 23rd, 2022 which had been circulated to all members.
Motion-4687-22-DM Blackwood/Councillor M. Nippard
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of November 23rd, 2022 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Business
Arising: Culvert Extension/Rink Entrance
Plans to extend the entrance to the rink by adding to the culvert on the down harbour side of the driveway are ongoing. Both sides will then need to be rocked up and the entrance widened as soon as the culvert extension is received.
Assessment Review Commissioner
Written notification has been sent to the Assessment Review Commissioner as appointed by Council. The rate of pay is $150 per appeal as per the going rate.
Committees
Finance: Christmas Bonus
(Councillor M. Nippard and Clerk/Manager D. Goodyear both left the meeting at 7:45 p.m. due to a conflict of interest)
Discussion
(Councillor M. Nippard and Clerk/Manager D. Goodyear returned to the meeting at 7:50 p.m.)
Motion-4688-22-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that the Christmas Bonus for staff would be the same amount paid in the previous year.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Budget 2023
Projected Expenditures and Revenue for 2023 Budget were discussed by members. (Councillor M. Nippard left the meeting at 8:20 p.m. due to a conflict of interest for one of the items discussed)
Discussion
(Councillor M. Nippard returned to the meeting at 8:30 p.m.)
The Budget will be prepared as discussed and agreed by members and brought back to the next meeting for adoption.
Finance: CEEP
Members were in agreement that the Community Enhancement Workers would work on the ballfield while weather permits. They further agreed to contact the CEEP Administration to add building a storage unit/cabinet in the Fire Hall if the weather changes and the workers cannot continue working on the ballfield.
Public Works: Chlorine Readings
Chlorine Readings for the month of November were presented to and reviewed by members. Readings were within the recommended guidelines.
Monthly Usage/Flow Data
The Monthly Usage and Flow Data for the month of November were presented to and reviewed by members. The average water usage was 119,104 gallons per day.
Fire Dept: Air Leak – Pumper
Members were informed that there is an air leak in the lines of the Pumper that the Town Worker has been unable to locate. Members were in agreement to make an appointment at Triple T to get the air leak repaired.
Accounts
Payable:
Receiver General for Canada $3,401.64 – Payroll Remittance
NAPE $ 66.75 – Union Dues
CIBC Mellon $ 505.98 – Pension Premiums
NL Power $1,817.38 – Hydro – Street Lighting
Bell Aliant $ 314.87 – Phone/Fax/Internet
Bell Aliant $ 81.36 – Phone – Fire Hall
Bell Mobility $ 51.40 – Phone – Cell
Computer Shack Inc. $ 695.16 – Printer
Pennell’s Service Station $1,232.63 – Tires Town PU: Sander fuses
Tulk’s Home Hardware $1,238.46 – Rink & FD Equipment
Accounts
Payable: Motion-4689-22-Councillor M. Nippard/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Correspondence:
From Regarding Action
Telecommunications Alliance 10 Digit Calling Info only
S. Hounsell Hounsell Municipal ConsultingInfo only
Members
Business: Christmas Tree Lighting
Activities planned for the Christmas Tree Lighting were discussed by members. The Tree Lighting is scheduled for Friday, December 9th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Hours
Christmas Office hours during the Christmas Holidays were discussed by members. Further research is required and results will be brought back to the next meeting for further discussion.
Adjournment: Motion-4690-22-Councillor D. Howell/DM Blackwood
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, December 19th, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
