Monday, November 17th, 2025
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Monday, November 17th, 2025 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Marilyn Tulk (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Hayward Morgan
Councillor Samantha Budden
Councillor Elaine Coles
Councillor Mitchell Nippard
Councillor Brittany Whalen
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Absent: Councillor Brian Thompson
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: Resolution-146-25-Councillor S. Budden/Councillor H. Morgan
Be it Resolved that the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Tulk DM Morgan
Councillor S. Budden Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard 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 November 3rd, 2025 which had been circulated to all members.
Resolution-147-25-Councillor E. Coles/Councillor M. Nippard
Be it Resolved that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of November 3rd, 2025 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Tulk DM Morgan
Councillor S. Budden Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Business
Arising; FD Shed
Gas Tax advised that if a CIP for a storage shed for the Fire Department was submitted, they would look at it but couldn’t guarantee an approval. Fire Department Members will be informed. Their response will be brought back to Council for further action.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Councillor B. Whalen and Councillor S. Budden gave members an update on their plans for the Christmas Tree Lighting. Councillor B. Whalen will arrange to get the Christmas Tree. December 12th was confirmed as the date. Notices will be posted with details.
Loot bags & SC Parade
Councillor B. Whalen and Councillor S. Budden will pick up the supplies for the loot bags for the Santa Claus Parade which is tentatively scheduled for December 13th, 2025.
Christmas Dinner
The Christmas Dinner for the Fire Department, Recreation Committee, Habitat Committee, Council and Staff is scheduled for December 6th, 2025.
Committees:
Public Works: Water Report
The Water Report from testing by Government Services on November 12th, 2025 was satisfactory.
Chlorine Readings
Chlorine Readings for the month of October were presented to and reviewed by members. Readings were within the recommended guidelines.
Water Usage/Flow Data
Water Usage and Flow Data Reports were presented to and reviewed by members. The average water usage was 167,445 gallons per day.
Illegal Dumping
A complaint regarding a pile of debris dumped on land down harbour was discussed by members. Further research is required. Results will be brought back to next meeting for further discussion.
Garbage Collection
A request to change the dates for collection of garbage was discussed by members. Due to the smaller utility trailer, the outside workers requested to collect the garbage from Noggin Cove Road and Howell’s Avenue on Tuesdays when they do the Business Garbage Collection. Main Street and Main Street South would continue to be collected on Wednesdays.
Resolution-148-25-Councillor S. Budden/Councillor E. Coles
Be it Resolved that garbage will be collected on Noggin Cove Road and Howell’s Avenue on Tuesdays effective November 25th, 2025.
Notices will be hand delivered to residents affected by this change.
In favour: Mayor Tulk DM Morgan
Councillor S. Budden Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Fire Dept: Complaint (Privileged)
Resolution-149-25-Councillor M. Nippard/Councillor H. Morgan
Be it Resolved to enter into a “Privileged Session” to discuss the following two items.
In favour: Mayor Tulk DM Morgan
Councillor S. Budden Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Complaint (Privileged)
Discussion
Concerns
Discussion
Resolution-150-25-Councillor H. Morgan/Councillor M. Nippard
Be it Resolved that the meeting be returned to an “Open Session”.
In favour: Mayor Tulk DM Morgan
Councillor S. Budden Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Recreation: Restricting Governing Bodies
Councillor B. Whalen stated that the Rec Committee members are not offering events for children. Therefore, she wants Council to dissolve the Rec. Committee. She further stated that she has 4 or 5 people who are interested in setting up a new committee with her.
Members were in agreement that Councillor B. Whalen bring forward the names for Council approval to join the current committee and work together to host events for children and seniors.
Accounts
Payable:
(Mayor Tulk left the meeting at 9:40 p.m. due to a conflict of interest. DM Morgan took the Chair)
Carmanville Valu Foods $ 13.18 – Kitchen Supplies
Computer Shack Inc. $ 758.94 – Printer Toners
Dooley’s Trucking $ 295.84 – Courier Service BA’s
TRIO $ 349.06 – Health Premiums
Tulk’s Home Hardware $ 21.37 – Garbage Bags Clean up week
Central NL Waste Management $3,115.55 – Tipping Fees
G & M Services $ 433.74 – Gas
Collabria Visa $1,121.78 – CEEP (paid back/garden boxes)
Resolution-151-25-Councillor S. Budden/Councillor E. Coles
Be it Resolved that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Tulk DM Morgan
Councillor S. Budden Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
(Mayor Tulk returned to the meeting and resumed the Chair Position at 9:45 p.m.)
Correspondence:
From Regarding Action
MAA Central Director Candidates Ballot completed by Mayor
New Business: Complaint
A complaint regarding roaming turkeys was discussed by members. Roaming animals is covered under the Provincial Animal Protection Act that clearly outlines the responsibility of animal owners. This act is enforced by the RCMP so resident will be advised to contact them.
Resident will also be advised to contact Crime Stoppers for their assistance in directing their complaint to any other relevant department.
Town Memorial Site
Councillor B. Whalen brought forward an inquiry from a resident about setting up a Town Memorial Site. Members were in agreement that this could be looked at in the new year.
New Business: Street Lights
Councillor B. Whalen brought forward a notification that there were 5 street lights out on the southside. Usually, residents call the office to report street lights out which are then reported to NL Power. Councillor B. Whalen will forward the locations of the street lights that are out to the office.
Members
Business: Plaque
Councillor S. Budden discussed an inquiry she received about putting up a Plaque in memory of a resident for the wharf. Mayor Tulk advised that the Harbour Authority are in the process of doing that.
Community Library Box
Councillor B. Whalen said she would like to change the Community Library Box from books to a community food hamper – such as dry goods or hygiene products.
The Community Library Box was constructed from funding from a JCP specifically for that purpose under the Habitat Committee so it will remain as is.
Members were in agreement that this is a worthwhile cause and Councillor B. Whalen agreed to check into other avenues to pursue this goal.
Leave of Absence
Resolution-152-25-Councillor B. Whalen/Councillor H. Morgan
Be it Resolved to approve a Paid Leave of Absence for Councillor B. Thompson as requested due to work commitments from November 12th to April 30th, 2026.
In favour: Mayor Tulk DM Morgan
Councillor S. Budden Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Members
Business: Jr. Firefighters/Christmas
Resolution-153-25-Councillor E. Coles/Councillor S. Budden
Be it Resolved to approve the purchase of a $20 gift card for each of the Junior Firefighters for Christmas instead of giving them a turkey as is given to each of the Fire Department Members.
In favour: Mayor Tulk DM Morgan
Councillor S. Budden Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Budget Meeting
A Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 20th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment: Resolution-154-25-Councillor H. Morgan/Councillor B. Whalen
Be it Resolved that Council do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, November 24th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
In favour: Mayor Tulk DM Morgan
Councillor S. Budden Councillor E. Coles
Councillor M. Nippard Councillor B. Whalen
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Resolution Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Monday, November 3rd, 2025 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 @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: Resolution-140-25-Councillor S. Budden/Councillor B. Thompson
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.
MIN1825:
Mayor Tulk asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of October 20th, 2025 which had been circulated to all members.
Resolution-141-25-Councillor M. Nippard/Councillor E. Coles
Be it Resolved that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of October 20th, 2025 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.
MIN1925:
Mayor Tulk asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the Privileged Council Meeting of October 27th, 2025 which had been circulated to all members.
Resolution-142-25-Councillor S. Budden/Councillor B. Whalen
Be it Resolved that the Minutes of the Privileged Council Meeting of October 27th, 2025 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: Lower speed limit
Members were in agreement to mail out a survey to all residents to get their opinion on lowering the speed limit from Atlantic Edge to the Interpretation Center to 60 and lowering the speed limit throughout the community to 40.
Committees:
Finance: 3rd Quarter Financial Reports
The 3rd Quarter Financial Reports were presented to and reviewed by members. Town is in good standing.
Utility Trailer Tender
Two bids were received on the tender for the old Utility Trailer – Cory Boone at $203.25 and Justin Hunt at $500.00
Resolution-143-25-Councillor S. Budden/Councillor B. Whalen
Be it Resolved that the highest bid of $500.00 from Justin Hunt would be accepted for the sale of the Utility Trailer.
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.
Public Works: Screen Cleaning
The Screen Cleaning report of October 23rd, 2025 was presented to and reviewed by members.
Fire Dept: FD Elections
A request for Fire Department members to hold elections for all officer ranks and an application for Deputy Chief were discussed by members. Members were in agreement to postpone the Fire Department Elections until early in the new year.
FES Incident Report
A FES Incident Report was presented to and reviewed by members.
Shed
Fire Department members are requesting a shed around 16 ft. x 20 ft. at an estimated cost between $10,000 to $15,000. Members were in agreement to check Gas Tax to see if it would be covered there.
Accounts
Payable:
NL Power $ 38.97 – Hydro – Garage (Paid)
NL Power $ 45.72 – Hydro – Lift Station (Paid)
NL Power $ 273.40 – Hydro – Mun. Bldg. (Paid)
NL Power $ 95.33 – Hydro – Chlor. Chambers (Paid)
NL Power $ 429.29 – Hydro – Fire Hall (Paid)
NL Power $ 175.46 – Hydro – Booster Station (Paid)
Bell Aliant $ 319.37 – Phone/Fax/Internet – Office
Bell Aliant $ 83.73 – Phone – Fire Dept.
Bell Mobility $ 41.34 – Phone - Cell
Carmanville Valu Grocer $ 12.51 – Janitorial Supplies
Desjardins Insurance $ 516.24 – Pension Premiums
G & M Services $ 596.69 – Gas – Town
K & D Pratt $ 398.74 – FD Service SCBA’s
NAPE $ 75.93 – Union Dues
NL Power $2,056.25 – Hydro – Street Lighting
Rockwater $1,903.02 – Chlorine
Receiver General for Canada $3,459.61 – Payroll Remittance
Collabria Visa $1,734.07 – Garden Boxes - CEEP/Generator
Resolution-144-25-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: RCMP Meeting
On October 29th, 2025 Mayor M. Tulk, Mayor J. Chaulk from Musgrave Harbout and Clerk/Manager D. Goodyear met with RCMP Staff Sargent John Hedges and Operations Officer David Ossinger to discuss the necessity of bringing RCMP members back to our area.
Operations Officer Ossinger stated that when the policing services changed to District Policing with Gander as the Hub servicing all the surrounding areas, the plan was that our community would maintain the same level of service by the RCMP. He acknowledged that as good as that plan looked on paper, it did not work out. Both RCMP members agree that this level of service needs to be brought back and are both willing to do what they can to improve services to our community.
Currently Gander is understaffed by 6 members which impacts the members available to patrol the surrounding communities. If Gander can recruit more members, we will see an increase in police presence in our communities. In the meantime, they will try to increase police presence in our community as best they can – for various reasons they cannot commit to how often patrols would be possible per week.
Operations Officer Ossinger said that the outgoing government had made commitments for more funding but they are not sure of the new government’s stand on that yet. It was suggested that Council meet with the MHA’s and MP’s for our areas to lobby government for more funding and help get the RCMP presence back into our communities.
Meetings MHA’s/MP’s
Mayor Tulk had previously sent letter to all Municipalities and Local Service Districts in our area asking for a letter of support in our attempt to bring the RCMP presence back to our communities. To date the Local Improvement Committee in Frederickton and the Local Service District in Ladle Cove have responded with a letter of support.
Mayor Tulk contacted MP Clifford Small’s office and his Assistant offered to set up a meeting with MP Jonathan Rowe, MHA Jim McKenna, MHA Mark Butt, MP Clifford Small and Council to discuss the problem. Mayor Tulk will let the surrounding communities know when the meeting is set so they can send representatives as well.
Members
Business: Conservation Biologist
The Conservation Biologist position ends on November 14th, 2025. She will set up a trail walk and presentation which will be open to the public within the next couple of weeks. The Habitat Committee will plan some type of project end celebration. Members will be notified when final plans have been made.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Councillor B. Whalen and Councillor S. Budden volunteered to host the Christmas Tree Lighting event. They will start planning their event and bring results back to the next meeting.
Business: Christmas Dinner
Members were in agreement to cover the cost of the Christmas Dinner again this year in appreciation for all the committee volunteers hard work throughout the year. The Fire Department members will be asked if they are available/willing to cook the dinner – tentatively scheduled for December 18th, 2025.
Adjournment: Resolution-145-25-Councillor B. Whalen/Councillor E. Coles
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 7:30 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 9:20 p.m.
