Monday, September 18th, 2017
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Monday, September 18th, 2017 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Marlene Peddle
Councillor Dale Howell
Councillor Kim Blackwood
Councillor Sam Winsor
Councillor Michel Bailet
Councillor Linda Bailet
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: Motion-4133-17-Deputy Mayor Peddle/Councillor L. Bailet
Resolve that the Agenda be adopted as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Howell Councillor K. Blackwood
Councillor S. Winsor Councillor M. Bailet
Councillor L. Bailet
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 September 7th, 2017 which had been circulated to all members.
Motion-4134-17-Councillor L. Bailet/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of September 7th, 2017 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Howell Councillor K. Blackwood
Councillor S. Winsor Councillor M. Bailet
Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Adjournment: Motion-4135-17-Councillor D. Howell/Deputy Mayor Peddle
Resolve that Council do now adjourn.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Howell Councillor K. Blackwood
Councillor S. Winsor Councillor M. Bailet
Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Thursday, September 7th, 2017
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Thursday, September 7th, 2017 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Deputy Mayor Marlene Peddle
Councillor Dale Howell
Councillor Kim Blackwood
Councillor Michel Bailet
Councillor Linda Bailet
Clerk/Manager Dianne Goodyear
Absent: Councillor Sam Winsor
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: Community Garden was added under New Business.
Motion-4126-17-Councillor K. Blackwood/Deputy Mayor Peddle
Resolve that the Agenda be adopted as amended.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Howell Councillor K. Blackwood
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
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 August 10, 2017 which had been circulated to all members.
Motion-4127-17-Councillor L. Bailet/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of August 10, 2017 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Howell Councillor K. Blackwood
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Business
Arising: W/S Update
Written approval was presented from Municipal Affairs to service residential dwellings to within 1.5 meters of the structure with a cost recovery fee of $500 per household for the Water and Sewer, Phase 2 Project # 17-CWWF-17-00049.
Committees
Finance: 2016 Financial Statements
Motion-4128-17-Deputy Mayor Peddle/Councillor M. Bailet
Resolve to adopt the 2016 Financial Statements as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Howell Councillor K. Blackwood
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Collections Report
Motion-4129-17-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor L. Bailet
Resolve that the Town cease collecting Poll Tax effective January 1, 2018.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Howell Councillor K. Blackwood
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Public Works: Water Report
Satisfactory.
Water Usage/Flow Data
Average Water usage during the month of August was 163,129 gal. per day.
Chlorine Readings
Chlorine Readings during the month of August were good and all within the guidelines.
Public Works: Screens @ Pond
Report and pictures of cleaning the Screens at the Pond on September 5th, 2017 were presented to and reviewed by members.
Forks – Loader
Motion-4130-17-Councillor D. Howell/Councillor M. Bailet
Resolve to purchase forks for the Loader provided the total cost including shipping is $5,000 or less plus tax.
In favour: Mayor Howell
Councillor D. Howell Councillor K. Blackwood
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 1 – Deputy Mayor Peddle
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Deputy Mayor Peddle: Let it be known that I oppose this purchase because the item was not budgeted for.
Accounts
Payable:
Receiver General for Canada $2,745.50 – Payroll Remittance (Paid)
CIBC Mellon $ 396.36 – Pension Premiums (Paid)
NAPE $ 64.83 – Union Dues (Paid)
NL Power $ 159.75 – Hydro – Fire Hall (Paid)
NL Power $ 100.69 – Hydro – Mun. Bldg. (Paid)
NL Power $ 132.01 – Hydro – Booster Stn. (Paid)
NL Power $ 29.61 – Hydro – Chlor Cham (Paid)
NL Power $ 33.06 – Hydro – Garage (Paid)
Bell Mobility $ 36.45 – Phone – Cell (Paid)
Rockwater $1,482.12 – Chlorine
Stewart McKelvey $ 184.99 – Legal Fees
CNWM $2,161.52 – Curbside Collection Fees
Toromont Cat $ 567.77 – Sample Kit/Hyd Oil/Filters
Mercer’s Marine $ 112.10 – Flags
NL Power $1,744.84 – Hydro – Street Lighting
Bell Aliant $ 76.70 – Phone – Fire Dept.
Bell Aliant $ 244.59 – Phone/Fax/Internet/Office
Tulk’s Home Hardware $1,500.05 – Picnic Area Supplies
Lori Mercer $6,497.50 – Audit Fees
G & M Services $ 314.05 – Gas – Town
Accounts
Payable Motion-4131-17-Deputy Mayor Peddle/Councillor D. Howell
Resolve that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Howell Councillor K. Blackwood
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
New Business: Complaints re Geese
Members were informed that previous information obtained regarding Geese Management and Population Control was passed to the residents. Members suggested the link to further information found on the town website be passed onto the residents as well.
Community Garden – Added to Agenda
Members were informed the tool shed has been moved to accommodate snow clearing. It still needs to be straightened up and put on a foundation.
There is still approximately $500 - $600 in funding left from the Enviro Grant of $4,232 towards the Community Gardens. Members were in agreement that this money be kept separate to be spent on the Community Gardens in the coming year/years.
Adjournment: Motion-4132-17-Councillor K. Blackwood/Councillor M. Bailet
Resolve that Council do now adjourn to meet again on September 18th, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
In favour: Mayor Howell Deputy Mayor Peddle
Councillor D. Howell Councillor K. Blackwood
Councillor M. Bailet Councillor L. Bailet
Opposed: 0
Abstaining: 0
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
