Monday, January 27th, 2025
Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting held on Monday, January 27th, 2025 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Kimberly Blackwood
Councillor Gordon Blackwood
Councillor Dale Howell
Councillor Tony Moyles
Councillor Mitchell Nippard
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Absent: Councillor Hayward Morgan
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:20 p.m.
Agenda: Resolution-012-025-DM Blackwood/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor T. Moyles 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 January 13th, 2025 which had been circulated to all members.
Resolution-013-25-Councillor T. Moyles/Councillor M. Nippard
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of January 13th, 2025 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor T. Moyles Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Committees:
Finance: Collections Report
The Collections Report for December was presented to and reviewed by members. A total of 43.4% of arrears were collected in 2024. The collections are slowly but steadily progressing.
NAPE Negotiations
Members were in agreement to contact the NAPE representative and ask that she meet with the town workers and submit a proposal for Council’s consideration prior to setting up a meeting.
W.S. Phase 4 Tender Call
Approval to call Public Tender for our Water and Sewer Project, Phase 4, has been received from Municipal Affairs. All documents required have been submitted and everything is in order for the Tender Call.
Public Works: Wheel Bearings – Town Pickup
Two wheel bearings are required for the Town Pickup. Bearings have been purchased at the cheapest quote of $225.00 each and will be installed as soon as possible.
OHS Committee: Recommendations
OHS Recommendations from the OHS Committee Meeting on January 17th, 2025 were presented to members for consideration/action.
Muster Station Signs – several are missing. Members were in agreement that the missing signs be purchased and reinstalled.
Power Cord damaged in the Fire Hall – The Power Cord has been replaced by town workers.
Retractable Cord for Pumper – recommendation – to purchase and install a retractable cord for Pumper – from wall.
Washer/Dryer – recommend Council purchase a washer and dryer re: cancer prevention.
Resolution-014-25-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor T. Moyles
Resolve to purchase and install a Retractable Cord from the wall for the Pumper.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor T. Moyles Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Resolution-015-25-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor T. Moyles
Resolve to purchase a washer for Bunker Gear.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor T. Moyles Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Members were in agreement to check prices for dryers to bring back for further discussion. Further that a policy regarding use of washer would be drafted and implemented at a later date.
Accounts
Payable:
NL Power $ 201.63 – Hydro – Garage (Paid)
NL Power $ 751.93 – Hydro – Fire Hall (Paid)
NL Power $ 234.31 – Hydro – Booster Stn. (Paid)
NL Power $ 128.18 – Hydro – Chlor. Chambers (Paid)
NL Power $ 608.79 – Hydro – Mun. Bldg. (Paid)
NL Power $ 50.28 – Hydro – Lift Station (Paid)
Kean’s Pump Shop $4,351.57 – Chemical Feed Pump
Bell Aliant $ 313.26 – Phone-Fax-Internet
Bell Mobility $ 39.68 – Phone – Cell
Mercer’s Marine $ 216.18 – Flags
TRIO $ 349.06 – Health Premiums
Northeast Electrical $ 175.54 – Booster Station
Receiver General for Canada $3,432.54 – Remittance
Desjardins $ 475.78 – Pension Premiums
NAPE $ 70.84 – Union Dues
Computer Shack $ 333.48 – Printer Drums/Toner
Pretty Safe Enterprises $ 828.00 – FD Training Certificates
NL Power $1,843.00 – Hydro – Street Lighting
Resolution-016-25-DM Blackwood/Councillor G. Blackwood
Resolve that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor T. Moyles Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Correspondence:
From Regarding Action
Heritage NL National Heritage Week Proclamation Signed by Mayor
CUPW Canada Post Review Info Only
SAM Conservation Plan Emailed to all members
Members
Business: Call in – Town Workers
A resident expressed interest in applying with the Town as a back-up operator/driver when the Town Workers and Part Time Workers are not available. Members are interested in the proposal and request a resume be submitted indicating experience and references for further consideration.
Leave of Absence
Resolution-017-25-Councillor G. Blackwood/DM Blackwood
Resolve that the request for a Leave of Absence with pay be approved for Councillor H. Morgan from Feb. 1st to April 15th as he will be absent for work purposes.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor T. Moyles Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Adjournment: Resolution-018-25-DM Blackwood/Councillor G. Blackwood
Resolve that the meeting be adjourned to meet again on Monday, February 10th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor T. Moyles Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Monday, January 13th, 2025
Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting held on Monday, January 13th, 2025 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Councillor Dale Howell
Councillor Hayward Morgan
Councillor Tony Moyles
Councillor Mitchell Nippard
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Absent: Deputy Mayor Kimberly Blackwood
Councillor Gordon Blackwood
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: Resolution-001-25-Councillor H. Morgan/Councillor M. Nippard
Resolve that the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
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 December 9th, 2024 which had been circulated to all members.
Resolution-002-25-Councillor T. Moyles/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of December 9th, 2024 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Committees:
Finance: 4th Quarter Financial Statements
The 4th Quarter Financial Statements for 2024 were presented to and reviewed by members. The Town is in good financial standing at the end of the year.
Water Tax Exemption
Resolution-003-25-Councillor M. Nippard/Councillor T. Moyles
Resolve to enter into a “Privileged Session” to discuss this topic.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Discussion
Resolution-004-25-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve that the Meeting be returned to an “Open Session”
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Resolution-005-25-Councillor T. Moyles/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that the request for water fee exemption for the basement apartment be approved as long as the basement is not rented out. Further with the stipulation that if the basement is rented again, it will be reinstated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Finance: CFDA
The Admin/Internet Technician Position sponsored by the Cape Freels Development Association has ended. They do not have any other cost-shared positions available and an extension was not possible at this time.
Resolution-006-25-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor M. Nippard
Resolve to offer the employee the position at 20 hours a week and to continue to research for funding to offset the cost.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Fire Protection Fees
(Mayor Howell and Councillor M. Nippard left the meeting at 7:50 p.m. due to the possibility of biased opinions under the Conflict of Interest. Councillor D. Howell took the position of Chair)
Remaining Councillors reviewed the Fire Protection Fees which has brought in $31,000 over the past 5 years with very few call outs.
Resolution-007-25-Councillor H. Morgan/Councillor T. Moyles
Resolve that given the above information, the Fire Protection Fees will remain as they are.
In favour: Councillor D. Howell Councillor H. Morgan
Councillor T. Moyles
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
(Mayor Howell and Councillor M. Nippard returned to the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Mayor Howell resumed the position of Chair)
Public Works: Water Report
The Water Report from testing by Government Services on January 8th, 2025 was satisfactory.
Public Works: Chlorine Readings
The Chlorine Readings for the month of December was presented to and reviewed by members. Readings were within the recommended guidelines.
Water Usage & Flow Data
The Water Usage and Flow Data for the month of December was presented to and reviewed by members. The average water usage was 152,794 gallons per day.
Screen Cleaning
The Screen Cleaning Report from December 10th, 2024 was presented to and reviewed by members. Pictures had been emailed to members when the screens were cleaned.
Fire Dept: FES Incident Reports
FES Incident Reports were presented to and reviewed by members.
SCBA Rechargeable Batteries
Resolution-008-25-Councillor H. Morgan/Councillor T. Moyles
Resolve that the Town will purchase Rechargeable Batteries and Battery Charging Bases for the SCBA’s at the total cost of $296.57 as requested by Fire Chief White.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Recreation: New Member Request
Resolution-009-25-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve that the request from Carly White to join the Recreation Committee be approved as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Accounts Payable:
OK Tire $1,115.25 – Loader Tires (Paid)
Carmanville Valu Grocer $ 238.70 – Christmas Dinner (Paid)
Carmanville Valu Grocer $ 97.40 – Christmas Dinner (Paid)
BRASCO Safety $3,306.25 – FD Coveralls (Paid)
Eastern Medical Supplies $ 476.10 – FD DeFib Pads/Batteries (Paid)
Pennell’s Service Station $ 679.20 – Tires/Plug in/- Town Pickup (Paid)
Papa John’s $ 563.10 – Signage – Rink (Paid)
NAPE $ 89.32 – Union Dues (Paid)
Desjardins $ 490.66 – Pension Premiums (Paid)
Receiver General for Canada $4,891.51 – Payroll Remittance (Paid)
Bell Mobility $ 39.33 – Phone – Cell (Paid)
Bell Aliant $ 81.36 – Phone – FD (Nov.) (Paid)
Bell Aliant $ 322.98 – Phone-Fax-Internet (Paid)
Carmanville Valu Grocer $ 23.69 – Janitorial/Kitchen/WS (Paid)
Central Cashier’s Office $ 115.00 – WS Easement (Paid)
G & M Services $ 800.75 – Gas/Diesel Town/FD (Paid)
NL Power $1,840.69 – Hydro – Street Lighting (Paid)
NL Power $ 91.02 – Hydro – Chlor. Chambers (Paid)
NL Power $ 532.36 – Hydro – Mun. Bldg. (Paid)
NL Power $ 47.75 – Hydro – Lift Station (Paid)
NL Power $ 139.58 – Hydro – Garage (Paid)
NL Power $ 195.81 – Hydro – Booster Stn. (Paid)
NL Power $ 713.48 – Hydro – Fire Hall (Paid)
Rockwater $1,903.02 – Chlorine (Paid)
Tulk’s Home Hardware $ 158.74 – WS/Chlor. Cham./Mun. Bldg. (Paid)
Townsuite $4,624.26 – Software/Financial/Payroll
FCM $ 365.03 – Membership Fees
G & M Services $ 387.23 – Gas: Town 272.23; FD 115.00
CNWM $1,811.05 – Tipping Fees
MNL $1,459.87 – PMA- 323.12; MNL-1,136.75 Fees
Municipal Assessment Agency $3,029.00 – 4st Quarter Assessment Fees
Bell Aliant $ 83.80 – Phone – FD (Dec.)
NL Association of Fire Services $ 402.50 – FD Membership Fees
Collabria Visa $ 151.59 – Garage Supplies
Resolution-010-25-Councillor T. Moyles/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Correspondence:
From Regarding Action
MHA Steve Crocker Playground Funding Info Only
The Town received notification that Phoenix Academy was approved for a $5,002 grant through Active NL funding.
Adjournment: Resolution-011-25-Councillor T. Moyles/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, January 27th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
