Monday, February 15th, 2021
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Monday, February 15th, 2021 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Marlene Peddle – Remote attendance
Councillor Shawn Budgell – Remote attendance
Councillor Dwight Day – Remote attendance
Councillor Michael Wheaton – Remote attendance
Councillor Gordon Blackwood – Remote attendance
Councillor Dale Howell
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:40 p.m.
Agenda: Motion-4713-21-Councillor S. Budgell/Deputy Mayor Peddle
Resolve that the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor D. Day
Councillor M. Wheaton Councillor G. Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell
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 January 25th, 2021 which had been circulated to all members.
Motion-4714-21-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor S. Budgell
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of January 25th, 2021 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor D. Day
Councillor M. Wheaton Councillor G. Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Business
Arising: Rink
Members discussed several options with regards to a new skating rink; either rebuilding in the same location provided the current rink was scrapped and dug up and a new foundation laid with proper rock and proper drainage to alleviate the water problem there or moving it to a different location. Suggestions for a new location were:
- Property formerly known as Baird’s Property on Noggin Cove Road,
- Property on opposite side of the road from the Interpretation Center,
- The current Ball Field behind the school,
- Doyle’s Pond
Members were in agreement to table this issue until the middle of March; then, members will pick the sites to have an Engineer do a cost analysis on to determine the cheapest and best route to proceed.
Committees:
Finance: Collections Report
The Collections Report for January was presented to and reviewed by members. Collection of arrears has been progressing very well to date.
Public Works: Water Report
The Water Report from Government Services from testing on February 2nd, 2021 was presented to and reviewed by members. Water Report was satisfactory.
Chlorine Readings
Chlorine Readings for January was presented to and reviewed by members. Readings were all within the guidelines.
Monthly Usage and Flow Data
The Monthly Water Usage and Flow Data reports were presented to and reviewed by members. The average water usage was 108,673 gallons per day.
Screen Cleaning
Screens at the Pond and Chlorination Chambers were cleaned on February 5th, 2021. Pictures were presented to and reviewed by members.
Clean & Safe Drinking Water Workshop
The Clean and Safe Drinking Water Workshop scheduled for March 2021 has been cancelled due to the COVID variant and current health restrictions.
Operator of the year
Nominations for the Operator of the Year Award are being accepted until March 12, 2021.
Fire Dept. Traffic Control Flashlights
Motion-4715-21-Councillor D. Howell/Deputy Mayor Peddle
Resolve the town will purchase 3 Traffic Control Flashlights for the Fire Department.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor D. Day
Councillor M. Wheaton Councillor G. Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Recreation: Dehumidifier
Members discussed the recent mold issue in the Rec. Center basement. The issue has been taken care of and the purchase of a dehumidifier was discussed to alleviate future issues. Members were in agreement to check prices on a Humidex that would exhaust through the wall and bring the results back to the next meeting for further discussion.
Accounts
Payable:
Receiver General for Canada $4,052.02 – Payroll Remittance (Paid)
CIBC Mellon $ 565.78 – Pension Premiums (Paid)
NAPE $ 105.20 – Union Dues (Paid)
NL Power $1,793.56 – Hydro – Street Light Paid)
Bell Mobility $ 36.45 – Phone – Cell (Paid)
Bell Aliant $ 323.68 – Phone/Fax/Internet (Paid)
Bell Aliant $ 76.70 – Phone – FH (Paid)
Pennell’s Service Station $ 21.68 – FD P.U – Battery
Pennell’s Service Station $ 20.59 – Utility Trailer
Pennell’s Service Station $ 27.54 – Utility Trailer
Pennell’s Service Station $ 141.28 – Town P.U. Light
Tulk’s Home Hardware $1,010.80 - Paint/Sea Cont Site/COVID
CNWM $1,785.68 – Tipping Fees
Carmanville Value Grocer $ 11.97 – Kitchen Supplies
Perfect Pen & Stationery $ 91.88 – Office Supplies
K & D Pratt $ 359.35 – Service BA’s
K & D Pratt $1,897.50 – Drafting Pond FD
NL Association of Fire Services $ 402.50 – Membership Dues
Dooley’s Trucking $ 145.78 – Courier Fees
TRIO $ 333.61 – Health Premiums (Feb)
Collabria Visa $ 802.53 – Cutting Edges/E-mail problem
Air Liquide $ 396.00 – Cylinder Lease (annual)
Carmanville Value Grocer $ 32.60 – Kitchen/Paint supplies
Toromont Cat $ 91.91 – Nuts/Bolts – Loader Blade
G & M Services $ 569.42 – Gas 263.42 Diesel 306.00
Motion-4716-21-Deputy Mayor Peddle/Councillor S. Budgell
Resolve that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor D. Day
Councillor M. Wheaton Councillor G. Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Correspondence:
From Regarding Action
RCMP Newsletter/report Info only
Heritage NL Proclamation Signed by Mayor
Lymphedema Proclamation Signed by Mayor
Members
Business: COVID
Mayor Howell and Clerk/Manager will be participating in a teleconference with MNL on February 17th regarding COVID.
Adjournment: Motion-4717-21-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor G. Blackwood
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, March 1st, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor D. Day
Councillor M. Wheaton Councillor G. Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.