Monday, December 9th, 2024
Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting held on Monday, December 9th, 2024 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: Motion-4750-24-Councillor G. Blackwood/DM Blackwood
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
Motion Carried.
Minutes: Mayor Howell asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of November 25th, 2024 which had been circulated to all members.
Motion-4751-24-Councillor T. Moyles/Councillor M. Nippard
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of November 25th, 2024 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
Motion Carried.
Committees:
Finance: 2025 Budget
Motion-4752-24-DM Blackwood/Councillor T. Moyles
Resolve to adopt the 2025 Budget balanced at $954,651 with the Residential Mil Rate remaining at 5.75; the Commercial Mil Rate remaining at 8.25 Mil and the Minimum Property Tax remaining at $350. The Water and Sewer Fee remains at $400 and the Residential Water Only Fee remains at $300. All other taxes and fees remain unchanged and as stated on the attached 2025 Tax and Fee Schedule.
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
Motion Carried.
Collections Report
The Collections Report for November was presented to and reviewed by members. Collection of arrears is still slowly progressing.
Christmas Bonus
(Councillor T. Moyles, Councillor M. Nippard and Clerk/Manager D. Goodyear left the meeting at 8:10 p.m. due to a conflict of interest)
Discussion
(Councillor T. Moyles, Councillor M. Nippard and Clerk/Manager D. Goodyear returned to the meeting at 8:15 p.m.)
Motion-4753-24-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that the Christmas Bonus for employees will be the same as in the previous year.
In favour: Mayor Howell DM Blackwood
Councillor G. Blackwood Councillor D. Howell
Councillor H. Morgan
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Finance: Christmas Schedule
Motion-4754-24-DM Blackwood/Councillor T. Moyles
Resolve that the Town Office will be closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
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
Motion Carried.
Public Works: Water Report
The Water Report from testing by Government Services on December 3rd, 2024 was satisfactory.
Chlorine Readings
The Chlorine Readings for the month of November was presented to and reviewed by members. Readings were within the recommended guidelines.
Monthly Water Usage/Flow Data
The Monthly Water Usage and Flow Data Chart for November were presented to and reviewed by members. The average water usage was 148,270 gallons per day.
Garbage Collection
The Garbage Collection for both Wednesday, December 25th and January 1st will have to be rescheduled due to Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The garbage collection days for both weeks will be determined when the dates the Transfer Station are open during the holidays are known.
Public Works: Tires – Town Pickup
Motion-4755-24-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor T. Moyles
Resolve to purchase 2 tires for the Town Pickup at the lowest quote.
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
Motion Carried.
Tires – Loader (Front)
Motion-4756-24-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor H. Morgan
Resolve to purchase 2 Front Tires for the Loader at the lowest quote.
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
Motion Carried.
Accounts
Payable:
NL Power $1,833.01 – Hydro – Street Lighting
MNL $ 50.00 – Registration
Central Office Equipment $ 173.43 – Office Supplies
Tulk’s Home Hardware $ 178.31 – FD Pickup/Jan/Shuffleboards
Bursey Signs $ 83.38 – Sign Playground
Desjardins $ 605.62 – Pension Premiums
NAPE $ 92.22 – Union Dues
Receiver General for Canada $4,450.02 – Payroll Renittance
Dooley’s Trucking $ 146.41 – Courier Service
CNWM $1,925.35 – Tipping Fees
G & M Services $ 560.71 – Town: 327.71: FD: 233.00
TRIO $ 313.76 - Health Premiums Dec.
Motion-4757-24-DM Blackwood/Councillor T. Moyles
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
Motion Carried.
New Business: Permit
Motion-4758-24-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor M. Nippard
Resolve that the request to build a garage at 12-14 Howell’s Avenue be approved in principal pending approval of all other relevant government departments.
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
Motion Carried.
Members
Business: Sea Can
Members were informed that there are sea cams available at $7500 each. Members were in agreement that there is no interest at this time.
Fire Dept. Funding
The FES Funding ($56,514.67) towards the replacement of SCBA’s for the Fire Department has been received.
Members were informed that the additional amount of Government funding recently announced for firefighting equipment was not new money and in fact has already been allocated.
Adjournment: Motion-4759-24-Councillor H. Morgan/Councillor T. Moyles
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, January 13th, 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
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Tax & Fee Structure 2025
Pursuant to Section 109 (1) of the Municipalities Act M-24, the following taxes and fee structure is effective as of January 1, 2025 in the Town of Carmanville, as adopted by Council on December 9th, 2024, Motion-4752-24.
Residential Property Tax | 5.75 mil rate |
Commercial Property Tax | 8.25 mil rate |
Minimum Property Tax | $350.00 per year |
Minimum Tax – Vacant Land | $30.00 per year |
Water and Sewer Fee | $400.00 per year |
Water Fee | $300.00 per year |
Water and Sewer Fee | $33.33 per month |
Water Fee only | $25.00 per month |
Water Fee - School | $2700.00 per year |
Business Tax Rates |
|
Minimum Business Tax | $300.00 per year |
Beauty Salon | 36 mils |
Fabric & Craft Shops | 12 mils |
Funeral Home | 20 mils |
Garage, Take Out Plus | 25 mils |
Garage Only | Minimum |
Grocery | 20 mils |
Groceries Plus | 24 mils |
Hardware | 20 mils |
Hardware Plus | 24 mils |
Lounge | 11.5 mils |
Gas Bar & Restaurant | 25 mils |
Credit Union | 18 mils |
Restaurant Only | Minimum |
Fish Marketers | 25 mils |
Taxi Service | Minimum |
Utilities | 2.5 % of Gross Revenue |
Building Permits |
|
New Construction | $25.00 |
General Repairs | $10.00 |
Commercial | $50.00 |
Commercial General Repairs | $25.00 |
Misc. |
|
Tax Certificate | $50.00 |
