Monday, September 13th, 2021
Minutes of the Regular Public Meeting of Council held on Monday, September 13th, 2021 in Council Chambers.
Attendees: Mayor Keith Howell (Chair)
Councillor Shawn Budgell
Councillor Michael Wheaton
Councillor Gordon Blackwood (Arrived Late)
Councillor Dale Howell
Admin Clerk Sandra Boone
Absent: Deputy Mayor Marlene Peddle
Councillor Dwight Day
Call to Order: Chair @ 7:30 p.m.
Agenda: Motion-4831-21-Councillor S. Budgell/Councillor M. Wheaton
Resolve that the Agenda be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor M. Wheaton
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor D. Howell
Opposed:0
Abstaining:0
Motion Carried.
MIN1721: Mayor Howell asked if there were any errors or omissions to the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of August 16th, 2021 which had been circulated to all members.
Motion-4832-21-Councillor M. Wheaton/Councillor S. Budgell
Resolve that the Minutes of the Regular Public Council Meeting of August 16th, 2021 be adopted as circulated.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor M. Wheaton
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor D. Howell
Opposed:0
Abstaining:0
Motion Carried.
Councillor Gordon Blackwood joined meeting 7:35pm
Business
Arising: Rink Dismantle (Concrete)
Motion-4833-21-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor S. Budgell
Resolve to go to tender for removal of cement and have it placed behind Town Garage and Recreation Centre if allowed.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor G. Blackwood
Opposed: Councillor M. Wheaton
Abstaining:0
Motion Carried.
Playground
Council was advised that the letter was sent to Minister Tom Osborne. The office did receive a call from Shawn Laite, but there was no one availabletalk with him.
Business
Arising: Trash Pump
Motion-4834-21-Councillor S. Budgell/Councillor G. Blackwood
Resolve to purchase a 2” Gas powered Trash Pump from Yamaha.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor M. Wheaton
Councillor G. Blackwood
Opposed:0
Abstaining:0
Motion Carried.
FF1 Certificates/BBQ
Councillor S. Budgell will be attending the bbq on behalf of the Town.
HR question brought to Council. Results will be forwarded to Fire Chief.
Committees:
Finance: Collections
The Collections Report for the month of August was presented to and reviewed by members.
Community Garden Sign
Revisit in the spring for permanent placement. General Agreement for the sign to be placed on the wall in place of the OHS bulletin board, place OHS bulletin board where main bulletin board is located, move main bulletin board to wall by the kitchen. Worker advised to not put screws in the sign.
Public Works: Chlorine Readings
The Chlorine Readings for the month of August were presented to and reviewed by members. Readings were within recommended guidelines.
Water Usage/Flow Data
The Water Usage report and Flow Data chart for the month of July were presented to and reviewed by members. Average water usage was 184,425 gallons per day.
Sewer Main St. South
Added to agenda by Councillor D. Day, not in attendance so tabled.
Seat – Town Pickup
Picture of Town Pickup seat presented to Council. General agreement to check out the price of seat and seat cover, also check if we can purchase just bottom of the seat, and if available to purchase used.
Loader Tire
Friday, September 10, 2021, it was noticed that one of the tires was flat on the loader. Tire is being brought to ProTire in Gander to be fixed on September 14, 2021.
Clean up Week
Motion-4835-21-Councillor S. Budgell/Councillor M. Wheaton
Resolved to proceed with Clean up week from October 18 – 22, 2021.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor M. Wheaton
Councillor G. Blackwood
Opposed:0
Abstaining:0
Motion Carried.
Fire Dept: Budgeted Items
Council was presented with price quotes for Laptop, Washer & Dryer, a Pistol Grip Nozzel. More information about laptop is needed from Fire Department. Councillor G. Blackwood will check with Centreville Fire Department for information on their drying rack and to find out what they use for washing.
Motion-4836-21-Councillor S. Budgell/Councillor M. Wheaton
Resolved to purchse 1.5: Viper Nozzle as presented from Martin’s Fire Safety Limited.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor M. Wheaton
Councillor G. Blackwood
Opposed:0
Abstaining:0
Motion Carried.
Habitat: Mineral Exploration
It was made in general agreement that we are going to go with the recommendation of the Program Coordinator- Municipal Habitat Stewardship Wildlife Division.
Recreation: Halloween
Notice from 2010 was presented to council about recommending that the town designate Saturday, October 30, 2010 be designated as Halloween. General agreement from council that let Halloween fall on Sunday, October 31, 2021.
Accounts Payable:
NL Power $1,794.61 – Hydro – Street Lighting (Paid)
NL Power $ 31.67 – Hydro – Lift Station (Paid)
NL Power $ 182.69 – Hydro – Fire Hall (Paid)
NL Power $ 126.18 – Hydro – Booster Station (Paid)
NL Power $ 130.53 – Hydro – Mun. Bldg. (Paid)
NL Power $ 30.41 – Hydro – Chlor. Chambers (Paid)
NL Power $ 36.58 – Hydro – Garage (Paid)
Adam Sparkes $ 193.00 – Collections – Delivery (Paid)
Bell Aliant $ 302.45 – Phone/Internet/Fax – Office (Paid)
Bell Mobility $ 36.45 – Phone – Cell (Paid)
NAPE $ 101.59 – Union Dues (Paid)
CIBC Mellon $ 457.32 – Health Premiums (Paid)
Receiver General for Canada $3,649.92 – Payroll Remittance (Paid)
Rockwater $1,494.08 – Chlorine
EMCO $ 771.35 – Hydrant Parts
Triple T Mechanics Ltd. $ 105.79 – Brake Pod – Pumper
Bell Aliant $ 76.70 – Phone Fire Dept.
Carmanville Value Grocer $ 31.44 – Kitchen/Janitorial
Tulk’s Home Hardware $ 240.61 – Garage/Janitorial
G & M Services $ 595.34 – Gas - Town
Accounts: Motion-4837-21-Councillor G. Blackwood/Councillor M. Wheaton
Payable Resolve that the outstanding accounts be paid in full as presented.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor M. Wheaton
Councillor G. Blackwood
Opposed:0
Abstaining:0
Motion Carried.
New Business: Development Application
Development application presented to council. Council would like more information before proceeding with a decision.
New Business Advertisement
Tabled until next meeting.
Members
Business: Binders
Members were reminded to bring in binders as soon as possible.
MNL Conference
Council would like to know if the fees are refundable before booking 2 seats as there will be a new council in place and they do not know if anyone will be able to attend.
Adjournment: Motion-4838-21-Councillor S. Budgell/Councillor D.Howell
Resolve that Council do now adjourn.
In favour: Mayor Howell Councillor D. Howell
Councillor S. Budgell Councillor M. Wheaton
Councillor G. Blackwood
Opposed:0
Abstaining:0
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30pm.
