11th Council Minutes April 27, 2010 7
The 11th meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay was held on April 27, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. and called to order by Mayor Leo Abbass.
Present:
Mayor Leo Abbass
Deputy Mayor Stan Oliver
Councillor George Andrews
Councillor Lidija Chubbs
Councillor Bill Mackey
Councillor Arlene Michelin
Acting Town Manager Cliff Sampson
Town Clerk Valerie Sheppard
Director of Economic Development Karen Wheeler
Recording Secretary Kathy Eddy
Councillor Brenda Way-Out of Town
1. DELEGATION- Suzanne Denty
a) Mrs. Denty addressed Council as a resident of Spruce Park with her opinion on the proposed Dog Park. She advised Council that she is not against the Dog Park, but she feels another location would be more appropriate since the proposed area is still used by children on a regular basis.
b) DELEGATION- Rick Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy spoke to Council regarding the Shoulder Recovery Process in Spruce Park. He expressed his displeasure with the lack of communication between the Town and the residents of Spruce Park as to what is being done with the shoulder of the roads and what the plan is.
c) DELEGATION- Kevin Carroll
Mr. Carroll addressed Council regarding the construction of a four unit apartment building on Elizabeth Avenue. He felt that he and the other residents of Elizabeth Avenue should have been given the opportunity to voice their concerns about another apartment building being constructed in their neighborhood considering the problems they have dealt with in previous years with the existing apartment buildings in their neighborhood. He informed Council that the residents of Elizabeth Avenue are pleased with the improvements of the existing apartment buildings and hopes that problems will not start all over again.
d) DELEGATION- Gerald Dyson
Mr. Dyson spoke about the reduction in the length of the Spring Cleanup Program and questioned whether there will be a program to pick up what will be left behind. He fears that there will be debris left on the roadside for most of the summer.
Mr. Dyson also expressed his support for the caribou hunters being charged and questioned whether there were different laws for the Innu, the Metis, the Inuit and the settlers.
Mr. Dyson expressed his pleasure with the announcement of the Air Ambulance coming to Goose Bay. He closed by stating that he was eager to see the start of the Sewer Treatment Plant.
e) DELEGATION- Tyler Walker
Mr. Walker addressed Council about the need for more pedestrian walkways and the desire for a connection from Corte Real Road to the Mudlake Road walking path. Mr. Walker spoke of the benefits these walkways would have for the residents of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Abbass informed Council of the Mayor’s March June 14-21 sponsored by the Heart & Stroke Foundation and invited Council to join him. He then went on to proclaim April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. He also proclaimed May as “The Salvation Army Month” and “Mental Health Week” May 3rd to May 9th.
2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA OF THE 11th MEETING
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Oliver seconded by Councillor Michelin to adopt the agenda of the 11th
meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Happy
Valley-Goose Bay. Motion Carried unanimously
3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF the 10th MEETING
It was moved by Councillor Mackey seconded by Councillor Chubbs to approve the adoption of the minutes of the 10th meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Motion Carried unanimously.
4 ACTION PEPORT
a) Deputy Mayor Oliver queried item 5 (a) as to whether a meeting has been arranged with the Aboriginal Groups. Director Wheeler will follow up and set up a date.
b) Mayor Abbass queried item 6 (4) as to whether there was a business permit issued to the applicant.
c) Councillor Michelin queried the status of item 7 (2). Confidential Secretary advised that these letters were prepared.
d) Council Michelin referred to item 9 (6) and 9 (7) and advised that these projects are for 2011.
5 CORRESPONDENCE
There were 2 Incoming and 5 Outgoing letters in the Council Package.
a) Councillor Chubbs referred to Outgoing letter #2 and queried whether or not the letter had an attachment from BAE New Plan.
b) Mayor Abbass referred to Outgoing letter #5 and asked that Director Wheeler send a letter to Mayor Tony Ryan with information about Expo Labrador 2010.
6 MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE – Councillor Bill Mackey
It was moved by Councillor Mackey seconded by
Councillor Andrews to approve the Municipal
Services Committee Report as presented with the
exception of item #10 being voted on separately. Motion
carried unanimously.
1. Request-Libra House
Request received from Libra House for Council to service their two lots on Johnny Hill Drive at no cost. They are looking at selling the lots to apply the proceeds to the construction of the new extension to their existing shelter on Cooper Crescent. Committee recommends that the Superintendent of Works Water & Sewer provide costing for the next committee meeting.
2. Home Based Business-Kim Michelin
Request received from Kim Michelin to operate a home based business from her residential property at 88 Hamilton River Road. The applicant plans on operating a Tanning Salon which will consist of the construction of a new accessory building located on the existing building lot. Committee recommends to approve the application conditioned upon a) being advertised for public input b) new construction to comply with all Town regulations c) approval from Government Services for Fire, Life, Safety and accessibility and d) if the use of the land is changed by the proponent, he/she must reapply to Council.
3. Land Application-New Hydro Terminal Station
Request received from NL Hydro to construct a new Terminal Station located North of Kelland Drive. Committee recommends that Council approve the Crown Land application.
4. Land Application-Tom Gear
Request received from Tom Gear for Crown Land 200 x 200 ft located on Corte Real Road adjacent to his existing property to be used for a warehouse. Committee recommends that Council approve the request subject to the request being advertised for public input. Also when the Town installs water and sewer on this street, then the applicant be required to hook into the new line at their own cost within one year.
Council requested that it be known that all property owners on this road should be made aware that when water and sewer services are made available by the Town, that they have one year to hook into the system at their own expense. Furthermore, any future applications for any unserviced land must be made aware of this condition
5. Land Application-Steve Brown
Request received from Steve Brown for Crown Land 100 x 80 ft located behind his property at 44 Saunders Street to be used for a garden and a shed. Committee recommends that Council approve the request subject to both the Crown Land parcel and the existing parcel at 44 Saunders Street be consolidated to form one parcel.
6. Permit to Burn
Request received from the local farmers for the Town to issue permits to burn. Committee recommends that Council deny the request to issue permits to burn for local farmers. Furthermore, that this be advertised. This decision is based on recommendations from the Fire Chief.
7. Land Application-Eugene Harris
Committee recommends to approve an application from Eugene Harris to construct a warehouse 36 x 80 ft on land located on Corte Real Road.
8. 2010 Paving Project
Committee recommends that Council proceed with the tendering of the original paving project with the removal of the Town depot.
9. Lights
Committee recommends that new street lights be installed at each side of the Kinsmen park crosswalk on Hamilton River Road and the Town Hall.
Further to this, staff will contact the Department of Transportation to inquire about the feasibility of placing a street light on the corner of Churchill Street and Hamilton River Road and that the entrance to the College of the North Atlantic be moved to be directly across from the Churchill Street intersection.
10. Land-Todd Janes
Committee recommends that Council approve his application for land on lake Crescent for residential development and enter into an agreement with the applicant to recoup any costs that the Town may have incurred.
For: Andrews, Chubbs, Mackey, Michelin and Oliver
Against: Abbass
Motion carried.
Mayor Abbass stated that he voted against because of a commitment previous Council made as to how the land should be sold.
11. Dog Park Survey
Enclosed in Council package is the Dog Park Survey results. Municipal Technologist will contact the committee to review other Dog Park sites.
Councillor Michelin requested that the results of the survey go on the website.
12. Environmental Services
Enclosed in Council package is a report from Environmental Services.
13. Spring Clean Up Program
Committee recommends that Council approve the Spring Clean Up Policy as presented.
14. MMSB Overview
Enclosed in Council package is a report from Councillor Michelin regarding an overview of the conference held in Corner Brook, NL March 25-25, 2010.
15. Request-Lets Build a House for Rhona, Paul and Shaun Committee
Request received from the committee to remove the existing building and to fill in the hole. Committee recommends approval with all caution and care to be taken removing the old building.
16. Commercial Land
Committee recommends that the Municipal Technologist have a development plan for commercial land for the next committee meeting.
17. Letter-NL Housing
Committee recommends that Council write NL Housing advising them of the number of opened steam pits located on the North Side and come to some agreement regarding the costs for repairing or filling in the opened steam pits.
18. Complaint-Palliser Crescent
Complaint received from resident of Palliser Crescent regarding speeding traffic. Committee recommends that Council place two stop signs on the corner of Palliser and Green Street. Advertisement to be done first and patrols are to be enhanced.
19. Anti Litter Regulations
Enclosed in Council package is the Anti Litter Regulations.
20. Home Based Business
Committee recommends that staff meet with the business owner located at 3 Grenfell Street to discuss their business permit.
7 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE – Councillor Arlene Michelin
It was moved by Councillor Michelin seconded by Deputy Mayor Oliver to approve the Parks and Recreation Committee Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
1. Parks and Recreation Committee Report
Enclosed in Council Package is the Parks & Recreation Monthly Report for the period March 16- April 22, 2010.
2. Upcoming Events
• Sports Development Forum April 22/10
• Community Awards April 24/10
• Shriners Minor Soccer April 26/10
• Labrador Soccer Cup June 2-6/10
• Expo Labrador June 16-24/10
• Relay for Life June 25/10
Councillor Michelin commented on the Community Awards and the moving tributes to those that make our community so special.
She expressed her disappointment on the cancellation of the National Broomball, but advised that the mixed tournament went over really well and there are plans to do it again next year.
Mayor Abbass also commented on the success of the community awards and what a special night it was.
Deputy Mayor Oliver passed on congratulations to Councillor Andrews and the Snowflake Skating Club for their excellent performance at the annual ice show.
8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Councillor George Andrews
It was moved by Councillor Andrews seconded by Councillor Chubbs to approve the Economic Development Committee Report. Motion carried unanimously.
1. CONA Work Placement
Committee recommends that the CONA Work Placement be placed in the Economic Development Department.
2. Dimestore Fishermen Television Show
Committee recommends to deny their request for the town to participate in this television show.
3. Info Items-Meetings
Enclosed in Council package is a list of meetings attended.
4. CCL 2010 Resolution
Enclosed are the resolutions for the 2010 Combined Councils of Labrador AGM.
Mayor Abbass commented on the visit from the Canadian School of Public Servants last week and advised that they spoke favorably of the community and asked that Director Wheeler write a thank you letter to Bill Shallow.
Mayor Abbass also asked about the apprenticeship program at CONA and suggested we contact them to see what we can establish.
Mayor Abbass also advised that George Andrews will be chairing the Goose Bay Airport Development Committee and suggested a fall meeting.
9 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE – Deputy Mayor Stan Oliver
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Oliver seconded by Councillor Andrews to approve the Finance and
Administration Committee Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
1. Request- Mealy Mountain Collegiate Yearbook
Request received from Mealy Mountain Collegiate Yearbook Committee to purchase a half page horizontal advertisement in their yearbook at a cost of $300.00. Committee recommends approval.
2. Request-Speed Radar
Committee recommends that Council purchase a Speed Radar at a cost of $2678.50 including HST from Davtech. Funding to come from monies allocated for Cain’s Quest that was cancelled this year.
3. Request fro Donation-Amanda Duffett
Request received from Amanda Duffett for a donation towards travel to Ottawa May 2-8/10. Committee recommends to contribute $150.00.
4. Miss Teen NL
Request recieved from Miss Teen NL to visit our community. Committee recommends that Director Lane contact Ms. Fry to make arrangements to have Miss Teen NL visit our community.
5. Request-Labrador School Board
Committee recommends that Council purchase two gift certificates at $20.00 each for prizes at the Heritage Fair being held in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, May 4-5, 2010.
6. National Day of Mourning- April 28/10
Committee recommends that Council lower the flags at the Town Hall and to observe a minute of silence at Noon April 28/10.
10. APROVAL OF CHEQUES
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Oliver seconded by Councillor Andrews to approve the cheques in the amount of $267,820.84. Motion carried unanimously.
CHEQUENUMBER / PAY TO THE ORDER OF / CHEQUE
AMOUNT / DESCRIPTION
8047 / Firehall On Line Inc. / 700.60 / Custom Patches
8058 / Eastern Audio Limited / 9,350.75 / Olympic Day (set- up audio video)
8184 / Arvo McMillian / 508.50 / Registation of Municipal Plan 2010
8185 / Atlantic Purifications / 752.12 / Soduim Chloride/Buffer Solution (w/t/plant)
8192 / Cansel Survey Equipment Inc. / 621.50 / ACAD Program
8194 / E.C.Boone Ltd. / 12,163.60 / Sweatshirts/t-shirts (National Broomball)
8195 / Enviro-Safe Fuel Systems Ltd. / 1,091.02 / 2010 Bottle Rental Fees (oxygen/acetylene)
8209 / Newfoundland Municipal Financing / 149,591.61 / W/T Plant Loan/ W/S loan
8216 / Slipper and Things / 1,779.75 / Carvings for Community Awards
8219 / The Telegram / 682.84 / Town Clerk Position
8221 / The Mason’s 17 Ltd. / 907.11 / Al Durno Retirement Function
8224 / Total Lubrifiants Canada Inc. / 1,356.92 / Anti-freeze/ oil
8227 / Valley Business Equipment Inc. / 598.62 / Copy Cost
8230 / Goose Bay Wholesalers Limited / 566.13 / Propane for March 2010
8232 / Guillevin International Inc. / 627.15 / Emergency Exit Lights
8233 / Labradorian Printers Ltd. / 813.60 / Envelopes
8234 / Moktech 2000 Limited / 621.50 / Copy Paper
8235 / Municipal Assessment Agency / 29,710.50 / Second Quarter Assessment Fees
8236 / Speedy Glass (Labrador) / 1,104.14 / Windshield/Glass for Arena
8237 / Wastern Pump Services / 1,227.18 / Lift Station Floats
8238 / Western Star & Sterling Trucks / 4,665.70 / Rad/Fan Assembly-Wheel Hub Assembly
8241 / PCO Services / 979.15 / Ordour/Pest Control/Washroom care
8251 / Bae-Newplan Group Limited / 9,587.31 / Professional Services-Waste Treatment
Lagoon Project
8253 / Central Labrador Economic Development / 2,202.69 / Winterlights Awards
8254 / Downhome Incorporated / 723.20 / Ad Display
8256 / Labrador Motors Limited / 1,919.19 / Damage-personal property
8262 / Jaguar Media / 577.50 / Subcription-Information Network
8265 / Morneau Sobeco Ltd. Partnership / 946.81 / Pension consulting services-March 2010
8268 / Newcap Broadcasting / 772.92 / Community Awards Ad
8269 / Newfoundland & Labrador Housing / 23,595.00 / Proceeds from sale of parcel B
8272 / Pitney Bowes / 4,093.43 / Payment on Folding Machine
8276 / Thomas Industrial Sales Ltd. / 2056.82 / Solenoid Valves/cover
8282 / Switch Electrical Inc. / 925.98 / Trouble-shoot/replace breaker in arena
TOTAL / $ 267,820.84
Councillor Chubbs queried Cheque # 8195 and asked that an inventory of the cylinders be prepared.