Monday, June 9th, 2025
Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting held on Monday, June 9th, 2025 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Kimberly Blackwood
Councillor Gordon Blackwood
Councillor Dale Howell
Councillor Hayward Morgan
Councillor Mitchell Nippard
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Absent: Councillor Tony Moyles
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: Resolution-082-25-Councillor G Blackwood/Councillor H Morgan
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 May 26th, 2025 which had been circulated to all members.
Resolution-083-25-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor M. Nippard
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of May 26th, 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: W.S. Project Tender Call
17-GI-24-00026-Water and Sewer Services Phase 4
Only 1 Tender was received on the Water & Sewer Services Phase 4 Project. The Tender received from Professional Grading and Contracting Ltd. was $1,880,727.25 which is $732,265.52 over budget.
Resolution-084-25-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor M. Nippard
Resolve to reduce the scope of work to complete what can be done with the amount of funding approved for this phase which was $1,211,310.00.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan Councillor M. Nippard
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Water Main Repairs
The saddle on the main line that was replaced on May 20th was leaking and had to be replaced again. There were no leaks in the water pipe itself so the fittings were not required at this time. Because the fittings were difficult to find, members were in agreement to keep the fittings in case they are required in the future.
E-Dispatch $1,390.03 CDN/972 US
The total cost of renewing the E-Dispatch service for the Fire Department Pagers was $1,390.03 in Canadian Dollars.
Committees:
Finance: CEEP Application
The deadline to submit a Community Enhancement Employment Program Application is June 20th, 2025. Members were in agreement to submit an application for the following work to be done:
- Community Garden – replace wooden garden boxes with raised boxes, use wood chips or stone between boxes, change layout of garden, landscape, etc.
- Move greenhouse to a better location – ground needs fabric underneath stone or wood chips to prevent weeds from growing.
- Build shelves in the greenhouse
- Build stands for signs to be installed on the walking trail.
- Paint interior of Fire Hall
- Build storage shed behind Fire Hall
- Decorate Community Christmas Tree and Decks at Municipal Building and Rec. Center
Collections Report
The collections report for May was presented to and reviewed by members. Collection of arrears is steadily progressing.
Public Works: Water Usage/Chlorine
The amount of water usage and increased chlorine required should decrease with the waterline leaks repaired. Members were in agreement to research other ways to decrease the water usage resulting in decreased chlorine usage as well. Results will be brought back to the next meeting.
Accounts
Payable:
Bell Aliant $ 81.36 – Phone – FD (Paid)
G & M Services $ 623.90 – Gas/Diesel
APS $ 995.90 – Water Test Pkts/Sample Bottles
Central Office Equipment $ 309.84 – Office Supplies
NAPE $ 128.62 – Union Dues
Desjardins $ 669.50 – Pension Premiums
NL Power $1,855.89 – Hydro – Street Lighting
Rockwater $1,903.02 – Chlorine
Receiver General for Canada $5,523.68 – Payroll Remittance
Tulk’s Home Hardware $ 920.67 – WS Repairs/Janitorial/Keys Cut
TownSuite $ 535.99 – Move to ICloud – Financial
TRIO $ 349.06 – Health Premiums
L & E Trucking & Excavation Ltd. $4,197.50 – Waterline Repairs May 30/25
L & E Trucking & Excavation Ltd. $6,223.34 – Waterline Repairs/Fittings Jun 7
Collabria Visa $2,983.91 – Pagers/Symposium/WS/Office
Resolution-085-25-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor M. Nippard
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.
New Business: RCMP Update
RCMP Gander District responded to complaints forwarded to them stating they are trying to get two officers in the community but are still experiencing low recruitment levels. They also advised they will try to get more visibility in our area on shifts when resources allow.
Members
Business: Elections Decisions
Council decisions regarding Municipal Election are as follows:
Number of Councillors to form Council will remain at 7.
Mayor – Remain as is – no separate election for Mayor.
Vote by Mail – Not offered. Remain as is – in person only.
Appointment of Alternate Returning Officer – Phyllis Collins.
Nomination Day would continue to be held on 1 day.
Emergency Management Plan
A letter was received from the Hon. Paul Pike advising our Emergency Management Plan must be updated in accordance with Section 5 of the Emergency Services Act. We have been working on the updates to our Emergency Plan over the past couple of months and it should soon be completed.
Adjournment: Resolution-086-25-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, June 30th, 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 9:00 p.m.
