March 23rd, 2026
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Monday, March 23rd, 2026 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Marilyn Tulk (Chair)
Councillor Samantha Budden
Councillor Elaine Coles
Councillor Mitchell Nippard
Councillor Brian Thompson
Councillor Brittany Whalen
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Absent: Deputy Mayor Hayward Morgan
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:00 p.m.
Agenda: Resolution-244-26-Councillor S. Budden/Councillor E. Coles
Be it Resolved that the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor S. Budden
Councillor E. Coles Councillor M. Nippard
Councillor B. Thompson Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Minutes:
Mayor Tulk asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of March 9th, 2026 which had been circulated to all members.
Resolution-245-26-Councillor M. Nippard/Councillor B. Whalen
Be it Resolved that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of March 9th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor S. Budden
Councillor E. Coles Councillor M. Nippard
Councillor B. Thompson Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Business
Arising: Dehumidifier/Radios
The dehumidifier has been received and is installed at the Fire Hall. The Town received a set of 2 way radios as a free gift with the dehumidifier order. Town workers will check to see if the radios will work in areas where there is no cell service (Chlorination Chambers/Interpretation Center) to provide communication back to the office. Results will be brought back to the next meeting.
Committees:
Finance: MA 2026/26 Grants
Municipal Affairs informed members of the annual grants provided to our municipality such as Municipal Operating Grant, Provincial Shared Gas Tax, and the Canada Community Building Fund (formerly Federal Gas Tax). To receive these funds, the town must submit required reports and meet accountability measures and deadlines. These funds are included in the Town’s Annual Budget as well.
Fire Dept: Membership Application
Resolution-246-26-Councillor B. Thompson/Councillor B. Whalen
Be it Resolved that the Membership Application for Celina Hart be approved as presented and approved by Fire Chief White.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor S. Budden
Councillor E. Coles Councillor M. Nippard
Councillor B. Thompson Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
SOP Ground Firefighting
Resolution-247-26-Councillor S. Budden/Councillor B. Whalen
Be it Resolved that the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Ground Cover Firefighting for Structural Firefighters developed by Fire Chief White be adopted as presented.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor S. Budden
Councillor E. Coles Councillor M. Nippard
Councillor B. Thompson Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Accounts
Payable:
Uline $4,063.61 – FD Dehumidifier (Paid)
Central Office Equipment $ 34.94 – Office Supplies
Computer Shack $ 275.98 – Printer Toners
G & M Services $ 552.61 – Gas: 269.61: Diesel 283.00
Rockwater $1,903.02 – Chlorine
TRIO $ 398.49 – Health Premiums
NL Power $ 53.18 – Hydro – Lift Station
NL Power $ 588.89 – Hydro – Mun. Bldg.
NL Power $ 173.26 – Hydro – Chlorination Chamber
NL Power $ 652.15 – Hydro – Garage
NL Power $ 260.37 – Hydro – Booster Station
NL Power $ 953.29 – Hydro – Fire Hall
Mark Parsons $ 132.25 – Microsoft – Town Website
Resolution-248-26-Councillor E. Coles/Councillor M. Nippard
Be it Resolved that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor S. Budden
Councillor E. Coles Councillor M. Nippard
Councillor B. Thompson Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
New Business: Complaints Re: Roads
The Town and Council Members have received numerous complaints about the condition of the roads throughout the community.
Resolution-249-26-Councillor S. Budden/Councillor B. Whalen
Be it Resolved that a letter outlining the complaints would be sent to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and to our MHA.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor S. Budden
Councillor E. Coles Councillor M. Nippard
Councillor B. Thompson Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Members were in agreement to post a notice to the residents that anyone in the community who has concerns about the condition of the road should also contact the MHA and Transportation and Infrastructure.
Rec. 10% of 50/50
The Recreation Committee receives 10% of the 50/50 draw held at Carmanville Valu Grocer. A letter was received from the owners with questions as to how the past funding has been used and requested a quarterly report on how the current funding is being spent/used.
They stated that they want the funds to be used strictly for recreation programs such as activities and things for kids and anything that is recreational, not for upkeep, maintenance and hydro.
Members were in agreement that the letter/request be sent to the Recreation Committee for their action and response.
Members
Business: Summer Festival
Members were in agreement to set up a committee of Council Members along with representatives from the Rec. Committee, Habitat Committee and Fire Department to plan the summer festival.
Members
Business: Volunteers
Members were in agreement that volunteers will be needed to help with the Summer Festival and to host Rec. Committee summer children’s events.
A notice will be posted for anyone willing to volunteer to help with the summer festival (July 19th to 26th) to email the town and provide their name and contact information.
A notice will also be posted for anyone willing to volunteer to help run children’s events during the summer period (July 1 to August 31) to email the town and provide their name and contact information.
Adjournment: Resolution-250-26-Councillor S. Budden/Councillor B. Whalen
Be it Resolved that Council do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, April 6th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor S. Budden
Councillor E. Coles Councillor M. Nippard
Councillor B. Thompson Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Minutes of the Special Public Meeting of Council held on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Marilyn Tulk (Chair)
Councillor Samantha Budden
Councillor Elaine Coles
Councillor Mitchell Nippard
Councillor Brittany Whalen
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Guest: Fire Chief Nathanael White
Absent: Councillor Brian Thompson (LOA)
Deputy Mayor Hayward Morgan
Call to Order: Chair @ 1:00 p.m.
This meeting was called to discuss an opportunity for funding under The Newfoundland and Labrador Community Wildfire Resiliency Funding Program. This funding would cover the development of a plan to incorporate education, emergency planning, vegetation management, and other principles to implement wildfire prevention and mitigation projects at a community level.
Resolution-231-26- Councillor M. Nippard/Councillor S. Budden
Be it Resolved to apply for funding in the amount of $64,000 to develop a plan for a community approach to wildfire resilience to help identify and reduce wildfire risks.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor S. Budden
Councillor E. Coles Councillor M. Nippard
Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Adjournment: Resolution-232-26-Councillor B. Whalen/Councillor E. Coles
Be it Resolved that the meeting be now adjourned.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor S. Budden
Councillor E. Coles Councillor M. Nippard
Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Monday, February 23rd, 2026 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Marilyn Tulk (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Hayward Morgan (arrived late via Remote Attendance)
Councillor Elaine Coles
Councillor Mitchell Nippard
Councillor Brittany Whalen
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Absent: Councillor Samantha Budden
Councillor Brian Thompson (LOA)
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:00 p.m.
Agenda: Resolution-220-26-Councillor E. Coles/Councillor M. Nippard
Be it Resolved that the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
MIN0426:
Mayor Tulk asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of February 9th, 2026 which had been circulated to all members.
Resolution-221-26-Councillor M. Nippard/Councillor E. Coles
Be it Resolved that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of February 9th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
MIN0526:
Mayor Tulk asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the Special Public Council Meeting of February 11th, 2026 which had been circulated to all members.
Resolution-222-26-Councillor M. Nippard/Councillor B. Whalen
Be it Resolved that the Minutes of the Special Public Council Meeting of February 11th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
MIN0626:
Mayor Tulk asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the Special Public Council Meeting of February 12th, 2026 which had been circulated to all members.
Resolution-223-26-Councillor M. Nippard/Councillor B. Whalen
Be it Resolved that the Minutes of the Special Public Council Meeting of February 12th, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Business
Arising: Waterline leak/response
Resident requested two Council Members visit the site for discussion in the spring. Members were in agreement that the Public Works Committee members will meet with him in the spring and bring results of the meeting back to Council for further discussion.
Committees:
Public Works: Complaint re: Sewer (Privileged)
Resolution-224-26-Councillor M. Nippard/Councillor E. Coles
Be it Resolved to enter into a “Privileged Session” to discuss this topic.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Discussion
Resolution-225-26-Councillor E. Coles/Councillor M. Nippard
Be it Resolved that the meeting return to an “Open Session”.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Resolution-226-26-Councillor M. Nippard/Councillor B. Whalen
Be it Resolved that the Resident will be given the deadline of the end of April to have the problem resolved as per procedure given by Government Services.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Water & Wastewater Workshop
Resolution-227-26-Councillor E. Coles/Councillor B. Whalen
Be it Resolved that approval is given for the Town Workers to attend the Water and Wastewater Workshop in Gander on March 23rd to 26th, 2026.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Fire Dept: Elections
Resolution-228-26-Councillor E. Coles/Councillor B. Whalen
Be it Resolved that the recommendation to fill the vacant Fire Department positions as listed below be approved as submitted.
Captain 1 – Justin Goodyear
Captain 2 – Mark Tackaberry
Lieutenant 1 – Jason Mouland
Lieutenant 2 – Tammy Mouland
Secretary – Faith Mouland
Fire Prevention Officer – Vernon Hancott
Training Officer- Corey Boone
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Accounts
Payable:
Air Liquide $ 572.36 – Cylinder Lease Oxy/Accet.
CNWM $2,136.97 – Tipping Fees
Computer Shack $ 482.97 – Printer Toners
G & M Services $ 492.00 – Gas: 261.00: Diesel: 231.00
NL Power $ 188.44 – Hydro – Chlorination Chambers
NL Power $ 667.99 – Hydro – Municipal Bldg.
NL Power $ 58.11 – Hydro – Lift Station
NL Power $ 918.72 – Hydro – Fire Hall
NL Power $ 292.78 – Hydro – Booster Station
NL Power $ 991.09 – Hydro - Garage
Pretty Safe Enterprises $ 362.25 – FD Training
Resolution 229-26-Councillor M. Nippard/Councillor E. Coles
Be it Resolved that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Tulk Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Correspondence:
From Regarding Action
Easter Seals NL Easter Seals Month Proclamation Signed by Mayor
New Business: Trail/Quarry Response
A written response and drone footage of the trail provided by Bulldog Contracting Ltd. shows that the access to the trail for skidoos is not blocked and there is ample room to use the skidoo trail in this area for the annual Poker Run and by the public in general without any issues.
Further that they offered to provide a prize for the Poker Run.
Members were in agreement to respond thanking the owner for the clarification and the offer of support for the Fire Department.
Ditching questions/concerns
An anonymous concern with questions regarding ditching on or alongside private property was received and discussed by members. Members were in agreement that the resident should refer these questions to the Department of Transportation and Works as they are responsible for ditching alongside the road within their right of way. Also, to contact the Department of Environment for clarification and information on ditches that run on or alongside private property. Members further agreed that the resident be advised to reach out to our MHA with these concerns and questions if they are not resolved through contacting the above departments.
(Deputy Mayor Morgan joined the meeting via Remote Attendance at 7:30 p.m.)
Members
Business: Municipal Symposium
The MNL Municipal Symposium is scheduled for May 7 to 9 in Gander. Mayor Tulk and Deputy Mayor Morgan will attend. Any other member wishing to attend can contact the office to get registered.
Members
Business: Small Towns Virtual Roundtable
Mayor Tulk registered for the Small Towns Virtual Roundtable for February 25th. Any other council member wishing to attend can register as well.
Adjournment: Resolution-230-26-Councillor B. Whalen/Councillor E. Coles
Be it Resolved that Council do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
In favour: Mayor Tulk DM Morgan
Councillor E. Coles Councillor M. Nippard
Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
