Monday, May 26th, 2025
Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting held on Monday, May 26th, 2025 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Kimberly Blackwood
Councillor Gordon Blackwood
Councillor Dale Howell
Councillor Hayward Morgan
Councillor Tony Moyles
Councillor Mitchell Nippard
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: Resolution-075-25-DM Blackwood/Councillor T. Moyles
Resolve that the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood 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 May 5th, 2025 which had been circulated to all members.
Resolution-076-25-DM Blackwood/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of May 5th, 2025 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Minutes: Emergency Meeting
Mayor Howell asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the Emergency Meeting of Council held on May 13th, 2025 which had been circulated to all members.
Resolution-077-25-Councillor G Blackwood/Councillor M Nippard
Resolve that the Minutes of the Emergency Meeting of Council on May 13th, 2025 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Business
Arising: W.S. Project Update
Municipal Affairs has advised that the Tender Call has been issued for the W.S. Project, Phase 4 with a closing date of May 29th, 2025.
Cube Van Inspection
The Cube Van Seller advised that the parts we replaced did not need replacement when he had the original inspection done on the vehicle in November. He stands by that inspection. He said the parts we replaced were wear and tear parts done 5 months after purchase and he felt this was not unusual considering the condition of our roads; therefore, there would be no compensation for these costs.
Resolution-078-25-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve that the invoice for the Inspection and Repairs to the Cube Van in the amount of $1,772.75 be paid in full.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Business
Arising: Water Main Leak
Following the repairs to the leak in the main waterline up-harbour on May 20th, 2025 there has been another leak(s) reported. Members were in agreement to get a load of crushed stone (a little bigger than Class A) and spread it over the road as needed to keep the road driveable until we can get a Contractor to dig up and replace as much of the main waterline that is needed to take care of the leak(s) in that area. The current waterline is 10” Grey PVC which is no longer available and it will be replaced with 10” Blue Brute. We have the Blue Brute on hand but not the fittings that will be required since the outer shell of the Blue Brute is bigger than the PVC so special fittings have to be purchased.
Council deems this as an emergency situation and it will be dealt with as soon as possible.
A permit to cut the pavement will be obtained from Trans and Works with the understanding that the Town is responsible for the upkeep of the area and to replace all pavement that we cut.
Water will again have to be shut off from Carmanville Valu Grocer down to Noggin Cove Head including Howell’s Avenue and Noggin Cove Road. Notices to this effect will be mailed and posted on the internet.
Signage/Recognition Request
A letter was reviewed and discussed by members regarding a request to erect signage at the town’s entrances to recognize residents and their contributions to the history of Carmanville. Members were in agreement that this is a great idea and something to consider should funding become available in the future.
Committees:
Finance: Collections Report
The collections report for April was presented to and reviewed by members. Collection of arrears is slowly but steadily progressing.
Public Works: Screen Cleaning
Screens were cleaned on May 16th, 2025. The report was presented to and reviewed by members. Pictures of the screens were previously emailed to members.
Boil Water Advisory Lifted
The Boil Water Advisory issued on May 12th, 2025 was lifted on May 23rd, 2025 as per satisfactory results of water testing by Government Services.
Fire Dept: FES Incident Reports
The FES Incident Reports were presented to and reviewed by members.
Habitat: Conservation Biologist
SAM has partnered with the Town of Carmanville to provide a position for a Conservation Biologist for 20 weeks starting on June 16th, 2025. Notices have been posted advertising the position.
Accounts
Payable:
Collabria Visa $ 843.51 – Trng./Mtg. PMA/MNL (Paid)
CNWM $2,400.95 – Tipping Fees
Carmanville Valu Grocer $ 3.44 – Kitchen Supplies
NLCSA $ 483.00 – Registration – Confined Space
NLCSA $ 241.50 – Registration – Fall Protection
G & M Services $ 465.28 – Gas: Town: 274.82: FD: 190.46
K & D Pratt $1,987.20 – SCBA Mask
Rockwater $1,903.02 – Chlorine
TRIO $ 349.06 – Health Premiums
NL Power $ 115.46 – Hydro – Chlorination Chambers
NL Power $ 46.95 – Hydro – Lift Station
NL Power $ 394.69 – Hydro – Mun. Bldg.
NL Power $ 147.72 – Hydro – Garage
NL Power $ 210.19 – Hydro – Booster Station
NL Power $ 442.18 – Hydro – Fie Hall
NL Association of Fire Services $ 17.89 – Service Pin – FD
Bell Mobility $ 38.33 – Phone – Cell
Resolution-079-25-Councillor M. Nippard/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 H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Correspondence
From Regarding Action
MAA Update Info only
Recreation NL Proclamation Signed by Mayor
New Business: Complaints
Two complaints were reviewed and discussed by members. The complaints were about properties in disrepair, dilapidated buildings, building permits not being issued/displayed, and with the lack of police presence in our community, the excessive speeding on our streets including ATV’s and dirt bikes. The complaints regarding speeding and the use of ATV’s and dirt bikes will be forwarded to the RCMP.
Speed Bumps
Two requests for the town to install speed bumps to reduce speeding in our community were reviewed and discussed by members. The town does not own the roads as they are owned by Transportation and Works.
Members
Business: Climate Ready NL
Resolution-080-24-DM Blackwood/Councillor M. Nippard
Resolve that the Town of Carmanville will participate in the Climate Ready NL Program.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Members were in agreement for Councillor H. Morgan, Clerk/Manager D. Goodyear and Fire Chief N. White to participate on behalf of the Town.
Municipal Affairs & Community Engagement
The Honorable Paul Pike has been appointed as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Community Engagement.
Tomorrow’s Towns Summit
DM Blackwood will attend the Tomorrow’s Summit workshop in Gander on June 11th, 2025.
Adjournment: Resolution-081-25-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor T. Moyles
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, June 9th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Monday, May 5th, 2025
Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting held on Monday, May 5th, 2025 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell, Chair
Deputy Mayor Kimberly Blackwood
Councillor Gordon Blackwood
Councillor Dale Howell
Councillor Hayward Morgan
Councillor Tony Moyles (arrived late, left early)
Councillor Mitchell Nippard
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: Resolution-060-25-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 H. Morgan 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 April 16th, 2025 which had been circulated to all members.
Resolution-061-25-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor G. Blackwood
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of April 16th, 2025 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Business
Arising: Funding Opportunities
(Councillor T. Moyles arrived at the meeting at 7:35 p.m.)
An application was submitted to Active NL in the amount of $3,744 to offset the cost of the Get Adventurous Day planned during the Summer Festival. A copy was sent to MHA Jim McKenna’s Office as they offered to provide a letter of support with our application.
Drivers’ License Class
Motor Vehicle Registration confirmed that Class 5 along with an Air Brake Endorsement is all that is required to drive the Pumper. Further that Class 5 is all that is required to drive anything with no more than 2 axles so driving the Cube Van is covered under Class 5 as well.
New Business Proposal
Resolution-062-25-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that the request to operate a Food Truck at 166 Main Street be approved pending approval of all other relevant government departments and that all the required permits are obtained. Further that the Minimum Business Tax would be charged for this new Business and that a temporary water connection to the residence will be permitted to be revisited next year.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
NAPE Negotiations
NAPE Negotiations concluded April 25th, 2025 and the new NAPE Collective Agreement will remain in effect until February 28th, 2028.
W.S. Project Update
Town Engineer advised the Electrical Drawings will be signed off and submitted to Municipal Affairs by Friday, May 9th, 2025.
Committees:
Finance: Admin. Wages
Resolution-063-25-DM Blackwood/Councillor T. Moyles
Resolve to enter into a “Privileged Session” to discuss this topic.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
(Clerk/Manager left the meeting at 7:55 p.m. due to a conflict of interest)
Discussion/Decision
(Clerk/Manager returned to the meeting at 8:25 p.m.)
Resolution-064-25-DM Blackwood/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve that the meeting be returned to an “Open Session”
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Resolution-065-25-DM Blackwood/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that the Admin. Staff raises decided in the closed session was disclosed to the Town Clerk/Manager for implementation – basically in line with the recently concluded NAPE Negotiations/Agreement.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor D. Howell Councillor H. Morgan
Councillor T. Moyles Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 1 – Councillor G. Blackwood
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Finance: Admin Wages …Continued …Janitorial Wage
(Councillor M. Nippard left the meeting at 8:30 due to a conflict of interest)
Resolution-066-25-DM Blackwood/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve to enter into a “Privileged Session” to discuss this topic.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Discussion
Resolution-067-25-Councillor T. Moyles/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve that the meeting be returned to an “Open Session”
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Resolution-068-25-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve that the wage increase for the Janitorial Position would be the same as the Part-Time Admin Staff increases.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Moyles
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
(Councillor M. Nippard returned to the meeting at 8:35 p.m.)
Finance: Canada Summer Jobs
Canada Summer Jobs – approvals:
Town – 1 position for 8 weeks at 35 hours a week;
Recreation – 2 positions for 8 weeks at 35 hours a week and
Habitat – 2 positions for 8 weeks at 35 hours a week.
All programs are scheduled to start July 2, 2025.
Public Works: Chlorine Readings
Chlorine Readings for the month of April were presented to and reviewed by members. Readings were within the recommended guidelines.
Water Usage & Flow Data
The Water Usage and Flow Data Reports for April were presented to and reviewed by members. The average water usage was 153,888 gallons per day.
Water Repairs Main Street
Resolution-069-25-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor T. Moyles
Resolve that the waterline leak at 92 Main Street be repaired as soon as possible. Further that the line will be checked to the main for possible further leakage.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor T. Myles
Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Fire Dept: FES Incident Reports/Medical Calls
Fourteen FES Incident Reports were presented to and reviewed by members. Out of the 14 calls to the Fire Department since January, 13 were for Medical Call – Rescue.
Fire Dept: FES Incident Reports/Medical Calls
Prior to the ambulance changeover to Provincial ownership, the Fire Department only responded to Lift Assists. FES was contacted to see what training Firefighters were required to have to respond to these Medical Calls. FES advised that if Council were to approve offering this service, all FD members would have to be trained to Medical First Responder which is a 40 hour course. Further that policies, procedures and protocols would have to be developed and implemented to provide this service. Fire Chief checked the cost for the course and found it would be $825 plus tax per person which would total over $20,000 and have to be redone every 3 years.
(Councillor T. Moyles left the meeting at 9:10 p.m.)
Resolution-070-25-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve that the Fire Department are permitted to respond to Lift Assists only. They are not permitted to respond to Medical Calls.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Penguin Management – E-Dispatches
Resolution-071-25-DM Blackwood/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve to renew the FD phone app/pager system with Penguin Management at the cost of $972.00 US Dollars for the next year.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Members will be advised of the cost in Canadian Dollars when transaction is completed.
Accounts
Payable:
NL Power $ 700.20 – Hydro – Fire Hall (Paid)
NL Power $ 513.92 – Hydro – Mun. Bldg. (Paid)
NL Power $ 136.38 – Hydro – Chlor. Chambers (Paid)
NL Power $ 48.39 – Hydro – Lift Station (Paid)
NL Power $ 350.53 – Hydro – Garage (Paid)
NL Power $ 238.92 – Hydro – Booster Station (Paid)
NL Power $1,855.89 – Hydro – Street Lighting (Paid)
MNL $ 350.00 – Registration Symposium (Paid)
MNL $ 350.00 – Registration Symposium (Paid)
Receiver General for Canada $4,013.31 – Payroll Remittance (Paid)
NAPE $ 89.19 – Union Dues (Paid)
Desjardins Insurance $ 520.86 – Pension Premiums (Paid)
Cal Legrow $1,000.00 – Firefighter Insurance Premiums
Dasit Recharging $ 729.10 – Fire Extinguisher Mtce/Testing
Bell Aliant $ 319.39 – Phone/Fax/Internet – Mun. Bldg.
Bell Aliant $ 81.36 – Phone – Fire Dept.
Bell Mobility $ 39.33 – Phone – Cell
NL Assoc. of Fire Services $ 166.83 – FD Service Pins
G & M Services $ 407.57 – Gas – Town
Tulk’s Home Hardware $ 96.56 – Janitorial/Interp Rail/FD Van/Office
Resolution-072-25-DM Blackwood/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Correspondence
From Regarding Action
MNL Municipal Awareness Week – Proclamation Signed by Mayor
MAA Update Info only
New Business: Sawmill
The request to renew a permit to operate a saw mill/band at 103 Howell’s Avenue was approved pending approval off all other relevant government departments.
Signage/Recognition Request
Resolution-073-25-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve this item be tabled to the next meeting of council.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Members
Business: SAM Director
Mayor Howell congratulated Councillor H. Morgan on being elected to the SAM (Stewardship Association of Municipalities) Board of Directors. Councillor Morgan gave an overview of topics discussed at the SAM Convention he recently attended.
MNL Symposium
DM Blackwood gave an overview of topics discussed at the MNL Symposium she recently attended.
Adjournment: Resolution-074-25-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, May 26th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
