Monday, July 26th, 2021
Minutes of the Special Public Meeting of Council held on Monday, July 26th, 2021 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Marlene Peddle
Councillor Dwight Day (arrived late)
Councillor Michael Wheaton
Councillor Gordon Blackwood
Councillor Dale Howell
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Guest: Engineer Jim Harty
Absent: Councillor Shawn Budgell
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
(Councillor Dwight Day arrived at the meeting at 7:35 p.m.)
Rink: Engineer Jim Harty gave his report on three different sites he checked out for the location of the rink – the former Baird property on Noggin Cove Road, the ballfield behind the school and the current location of the rink.
Motion-4812-21-Deputy Mayor Peddle/Councillor G. Blackwood
Resolve to replace the rink with a multi-use surface in its current location using Gas Tax money.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: Councillor D. Day Councillor M. Wheaton
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
W.S. Project Members discussed the options and safety of stock piling fill during the Water and Sewer Project. Further research is required regarding the amount to be stock piled and whether it can safely be stock piled. Results will be brought back and if safety guidelines can be met, a location will then be chosen.
CEEP: Members discussed the Community Enhancement Program application. A materials list is required. Replacing the front steps to the Municipal Building was added to the list of duties. Building picnic tables was removed from the duties as there are two picnic tables available to use at the site.
Adjournment: Motion-4813-21-Councillor D. Howell/Deputy Mayor Peddle
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Chair.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Monday, July 19th, 2021
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Monday, July 19th, 2021 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Marlene Peddle (via Remote Attendance)
Councillor Dwight Day
Councillor Gordon Blackwood
Councillor Dale Howell
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Absent: Councillor Shawn Budgell
Councillor Michael Wheaton
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:35 p.m.
Agenda: Motion-4802-21-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor D. Day
Resolve that the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Day 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 of June 28th, 2021 which had been circulated to all members
Motion-4803-21-Deputy Mayor Peddle/Councillor G Blackwood
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of June 28th, 2021 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Day Councillor G. Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Business
Arising: Taxes (Privileged) – TC-E0121
Motion-4804-21-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor D. Day
Resolve to enter into a “Privileged Session” to discuss this topic.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Day Councillor G. Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Discussion
Motion-4805-21-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor D. Day
Resolve that the Meeting return to an “Open Session”
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Day Councillor G. Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Motion-4806-21-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor G. Blackwood
Resolve that given the documentation provided, the request for exemption be approved.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Day Councillor G. Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Rink
Councillor Day gave a report on his meeting with the Engineer to discuss the 2 locations Council agreed to have an assessment done on. We are waiting on information and assessments from the Engineer.
Election – Nomination Day(s)
Motion-4807-21-Deputy Mayor Peddle/Councillor G. Blackwood
Resolve the one (1) Nomination Day will be September 2nd, 2021.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Day Councillor G. Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Committees:
Finance: 2nd Quarter Financial Reports
The 2nd Quarter Financial Reports were presented to and reviewed by members and found to be in good standing.
Collections Report
The Collections Report for June was presented to and reviewed by members. Collection of arrears has been very good so far this year.
Finance: CEEP Application
Motion-4808-21-Deputy Mayor Peddle/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve to apply for the CEEP 2021 funding to develop the property across from the Rink for Tourist/Residents.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Day Councillor G. Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Members were in agreement that the duties would include:
- Construction of a Gazebo
- Construction of Picnic Tables
- Plant trees in this location
- Redo the Post (fix the cement problem at the Base of each post)
- Construction of a Town Sign (map of town and amenities)
- Make up Flower Beds to place strategically throughout town
- Decorate the Christmas Tree
Playground
Motion-4809-21-Deputy Mayor Peddle/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve to hire the Certified Playground Installer to supervise/assist with the Playground rebuild as recommended.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Day Councillor G. Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Public Works: Water Report
The Water Report from Government Services testing on July 7th, 2021 was satisfactory.
Public Works: Chlorine Readings
The Chlorine Readings for the month of June were presented to and reviewed by members and found to be within guidelines.
Water Usage/Flow Data
The Water Usage and Flow Data for the Month of July was presented to and reviewed by members. Average water usage was 172,191 gallons per day.
Screen Cleaning
A report of the Screen Cleaning done on July 8th, 2021 was presented to and reviewed by members.
(Deputy M. Peddle left the meeting at 8:45 due to a poor connection)
Trash Pump
Town Worker requested to buy a Trash Pump and submitted a price quote. Further research is required regarding the status of the Trash Pump the town already has.
Hydrant Flushing
Members discussed complaints of lawns being washed out during hydrant flushing. Members were in agreement that the workers have to put pipe on hydrants where appropriate during flushing to prevent washing out resident’s lawns.
Accounts
Payable:
NL Power $1,784.24 – Hydro – Street Lighting (Paid)
Bell Aliant $ 76.70 – Phone FD
CNWM $3,139.20 – Tipping Fees
Carmanville Value Grocer $ 29.55 – Kitchen Supplies
Computer Shack $ 471.45 – Toners
D & M Services $ 263.35 – Class A – Waterline Repair
EMCO $ 190.90 – Waterline Supplies
Dooley’s Trucking $ 22.43 – Courier
G & M Services $ 752.59 – Gas/Diesel Town 652.59 FD 100
H Wareham & Sons Limited $2,817.50 – Waterline Repairs
Municipal Assessment Agency $3,068.00 – 3rd Quarter Assess. Fees
Rockwater $1,494.08 – Chlorine
Toromont Cat $ 461.16 – Loader Brake Pedal
TRIO $ 333.61 – Health Premiums
Tulk’s Home Hardware $ 190.50 – Garage Supplies/COVID Supplies
Collabria Visa $1,926.14 – FD App 1178.66 Trailer 747.48
Computer Shack Inc. $ 195.49 – Printer Belt
Motion-4810-21-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor D. Day
Resolve that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Day
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Correspondence:
From Regarding Action
MP Churence Rogers Community Revitalization Fund Info Only
MAA Retirement Announcement Info Only
NL Power Work within Municipal Boundaries Permit to be signed.
New Business: Shed Permit
The request to build a shed at 38 A Main Street was approved as per Policy and Town’s Accessible Building Permit Regulations. The site was approved by Newfoundland Power as well since there was an overhead powerline at the location.
Adjournment: Motion-4811-21-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor G. Blackwood
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again at the call of the Chair.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Day
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
