25th Council Minutes December 21, 2010 7
The 25th meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay was held on December 21, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. and called to order by Mayor Abbass.
Present:
Mayor Leo Abbass
Deputy Mayor George Andrews
Councillor Lidija Chubbs
Councillor Brenda Way
Town Manager Wyman Jacque
Town Clerk Hayward Broomfield
Recording Secretary Kathy Eddy
Regrets:
Councillor Shawn Crann
Councillor Bill Mackey
Councillor Arlene Michelin
Director of Economic Development Karen Wheeler
1.
a) DELEGATION- Labrador Hunting & Fishing Assoc.
Tony Chubbs and Hollis Yetman made a presentation to Council on behalf of the Labrador Hunting & Fishing Association outlining their initiatives and to request a meeting with the Town Council early in the new year to further discuss these initiatives.
b) DELEGATION- Eldred Davis
Mr. Davis advised that he did not make it to the pre-budget consultations, however, he questioned whether Council’s spending, such as invoices and credit card statements were available to the public. He suggested that there are ways to reduce expenses such as travel, by using other means such as the internet and telephone for training purposes.
Mr. Davis questioned the extra cost attached to the delay in the Sewer Treatment Plant.
c) DELEGATION- Gerald Dyson
Mr. Dyson queried the status of the Sewer Treatment Plant and the placement of the lines.
Mr. Dyson spoke about snow clearing and advised that he understands that the snow has to be removed from the streets and this sometimes results in snow at the end of the driveways. However, he suggested utilizing the Town’s snow blower more often to keep the banks cut back and make it easier to see oncoming traffic.
2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA OF THE 25th MEETING
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Andrews seconded by Councillor Chubbs to adopt the agenda of the 25th
meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Happy
Valley-Goose Bay. Motion Carried unanimously.
3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF the 22nd and 23rd MEETING
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Andrews seconded by Councillor Chubbs to approve the adoption of the minutes of the 22nd and 23rd meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Motion Carried unanimously.
4 ACTION PEPORT
a) Deputy Mayor Andrews queried the status of 11 (c) paragraph 3 of the 22nd Minutes and suggested that the RCMP be involved in the enforcement as well.
b) Mayor Abbass queried the status of 11 (d) paragraph 1 and was advised that the problem has been corrected.
5 CORRESPONDENCE
There was 1 outgoing letter in the Council Package.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE – Councillor Lidija Chubbs
It was moved by Councillor Chubbs seconded by
Deputy Mayor Andrews to approve the Municipal Services Committee Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
1. Home Based Business- Shelley Cleary
Request received from Shelley Cleary to operate a Home Based Business at her residential property located at 3 Blake Drive. The applicant plans to operate a licensed family child care centre. The area in question is zoned Residential Low Density and Child Care is a discretionary use. Committee recommends to approve the request in principal subject to the following conditions: a) approval from Government Services b) approvals from the Department of Childcare Services and c) the request be advertised for public input.
2. Home Based Business-Steven Keating
Request received from Steven Keating to operate his Chiropractic business at 2 Martin Crescent (formerly Linda’s Gift Baskets). The applicant plans to either rent or purchase the entire property pending pre-approval of operating his business. Committee recommends to approve the request in principal subject to the following: a) the applicant must be residing at the residence of 2 Martin Crescent and b) the request be advertised for public input.
3. Land Application- Mokami Status of Women
Request received from the Mokami Status of Women for Crown Land located behind and adjacent to their existing parcel located at 1 Kessassaskiou Street. Committee recommends approval for Crown Land directly behind 1 Kessassaskiou Street only.
4. Land Application-Labrador Coatings
Request received from Labrador Coatings to purchase parcel #97-1 on the Northside to be used for industrial warehouse space. Committee recommends approval subject to the following condition: a) the applicant is
responsible for the clean up of the said property at their own expense.
5. Land Application- Mene Conley
Request received from Mene Conley for Crown Land located on Hamilton River Road adjacent to Kan Chandra. Committee recommends to deny the request due to the proposed future development of this area.
6. Land Application-Charlez Parrott
Request received from Charlez Parrott to purchase a parcel of Town land located on Mealy Mountain Road to be used for a residential home. Committee recommends to deny the request due to maintaining an access into Town property behind the lots on Mealy Mountain Road.
7. Land Application-Husky Holdings
Request received from Husky Holdings fro Crown Land located adjacent to Eugene Harris on Corte Real Road to be used for commercial use. Committee recommends to deny the request due to the close proximity of the residential neighborhood.
8. Land Application-Eugene Harris
Request received from Eugene harris for Crown Land located behind his existing parcel on Corte Real Road to be used for storage. Committee recommends to deny the request due to the area in question being part of the current Town Plan Review.
7 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE – Deputy Mayor Andrews
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Andrews seconded by Councillor Way 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 November 17- December 7, 2010.
2. Creative Arts Festival
The Creative Arts Festival operated out of two rooms at the Arena during the week of November 22-29. An invoice has been issued for payment.
3. Meetings
Enclosed in Council Package is a list of meetings attended during this reporting period.
5 On the Radar
1. Special Events Coordinator
2. Yoga Instructor
3. Policy Manual
4. Bike Helmet
Deputy Mayor Andrews commented on the great turn out at the Annual Tree Lighting and the Santa Claus Parade and asked that a thank you be passed along to Hollis Yetman for his ice sculptures.
Deputy Mayor Andrews asked that the Christmas Hours for the Arena be posted on the website.
8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Councillor Brenda Way
It was moved by Councillor Way seconded by Councillor Chubbs to approve the Economic Development Committee Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
1. Regional Marketing Partnership
Committee recommends that the Town release the budgeted amount of $25,000.00 to the Regional Marketing Partnership.
2. Advertising in the Downhome Labrador Supplement
Downhome is producing a special supplement in their February 2011 issue specifically on Labrador. Committee recommends that the Town place a 1/8 page ad at a cost of $345.00 plus HST.
3. Information Item- Updates/Meetings
Enclosed in Council Package is a list of Updates and meetings during this reporting period.
It was moved by Councillor Way seconded by Deputy Mayor Andrews to submit Councillor Chubbs’ name as a representative to the Hospitality Newfoundland & Labrador Board nomination call. Motion carried unanimously.
9. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE – Deputy Mayor George Andrews
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Andrews seconded by Councillor Chubbs to approve the Finance and Administration Committee Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
1. Request-Advertising in Kin Canada Magazine
Request received from Kin Canada to place an ad in their magazine. Committee recommends meeting with the local Kinsmen Club to further discuss this request.
2. Request-Ground Search & Rescue Team
Request received from Ground Search & Rescue Team for land to construct a building to be used for storage.
Committee recommends meeting with the GSART to further discuss this request.
3. Request for Extension
Committee recommends the Town apply for a one month extension for the adoption and presentation of the 2011 Budget.
Deputy Mayor Andrews added the following:
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Andrews seconded by Councillor Way that Council request an extension to the deadline date for the current Recreational Infrastructure Canada program from March 31, 2011 to October 31, 2011 and accept the terms of the program extension as presented in the letter from ACOA dated December 10, 2010. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Andrews seconded by Councillor Way to proceed with a proposal from Goose Bay Capital to develop lands between Kelland Drive and Hamilton River Road and a portion of land south of Hamilton River Road as follows; a) to identify exterior boundaries of proposed development to allow for application to the Department of Natural Resources; b) to rezone the required parcels for a zoning that will permit mixed uses exclusive of light and heavy industrial to allow for master planning process to begin; and c) the Town will work with Goose Bay Capital to develop a Development Agreement for the development of the identified parcels. Motion carried unanimously.
10. APROVAL OF CHEQUES
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Andrews seconded by Councillor Chubbs to approve the cheques in the amount of $283,970.06. Motion carried unanimously.
CK # / PAY TO THE ORDER OF / CK $ / DESCRIPTION10596 / Churchill Construction Ltd. / $ 2,608.04 / Resistence tiles
10598 / Elliott’s Garage / 1,243.00 / Transmission
10602 / Harvey & Company Limited / 798.42 / Fly Wheel
10604 / J.J. Trucking Limited / 5,282.75 / Excavator Rental
10629 / Barnes Distribution / 3,059.97 / Maintenance supplies
10638 / Birdhouse House Garden Market / 4,163.83 / Fertilizer
10641 / Goose Bay Wholesalers Limited / 1,603.24 / Operating supplies
10642 / Goose Sales & Services Ltd. / 2,479.18 / Operating supplies
10652 / Melville Trucking & Excavating / 71,596.80 / Recreation Complex-phase 2
10653 / Midland Courier / 735.41 / Sewer Camera
10655 / Morneau Sobeco Ltd. Partnership / 8,983.19 / Pension Services
10660 / Paint Shop / 1,276.91 / Paint/paint supplies
10661 / PCO Services / 580.83 / Ordour/pest control
10662 / Penney Paving Ltd. / 6,428.57 / Concrete sand
10667 / Scotia Tech / 1,652.05 / Repair Leaklistener
10672 / Toromont Cat / 14,605.15 / Vehicle parts
10675 / Valley Rentals & Sales / 530.54 / Windshield wash/socket set
10676 / Labrador Specialty Services Inc. / 538.16 / Ink Cartridges
10805 / Goose Bay Wholesalers Limited / 724.61 / Propane for zamboni
10806 / Switch Electrical Inc. / 7,530.32 / Supply & install teck cable for pump sheds
10807 / Speedy Glass(Labrador) / 833.91 / Tire installation
10808 / Bowman/Barnes Distribution / 2,285.28 / Assorted shop supplies(R/M dept)
10829 / Mishkuss Electric Ltd. / 7,607.16 / Traffic lights/lighting @ town office/landfill)
10830 / Melville Trucking & Excavating / 51,575.01 / Release on holdback(Recreation Complex)
10834 / Bae-Newplan Group Limited / 80,654.87 / Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Project
10835 / Total Lubrificants Canada Inc. / 1,102.98 / Ultralube
10848 / Brenntag Canada Inc. / 6,097.92 / Chlorine (WT Plant)
TOTAL / $ 283,970.06
11. COUNCILLORS FORUM
a) Deputy Mayor Andrews opened Councillor’s Forum by passing along Christmas greetings on behalf of Councillor Mackey, Councillor Michelin and Councillor Crann.
Deputy Mayor Andrews referred to the snowfall we had on Saturday and advised that parking lots were cleared of snow however, the side roads were not.
Deputy Mayor Andrews asked that a letter be sent to Dexter’s reiterating that the Town does not want calcium used on our roads.
Deputy Mayor Andrews closed by saying that a tentative agreement has been reached with the Union and that it will be signed as soon as Council has a quorum. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
b) Councillor Chubbs expressed her gratitude on behalf of herself and Councillor Mackey to this very generous community and the Serco employees for once again making the Christmas Hamper and donations to the food bank so successful.
Councillor Chubbs asked that in the new year after the budget has been completed that Council have a meeting regarding water quality.
Councillor Chubbs passed along Christmas greetings and thanks to the gallery for their continued support.
c) Mayor Abbass started by offering Holiday Greetings and passed along thanks to the gallery. He also offered thanks to the Town staff for their efforts over this last year.
Mayor Abbass addressed the snow clearing issue from the weekend and said that safety is our number one concern.
Mayor Abbass also commented on the generosity of the community as well as the exceptional talent that has been displayed in this community during the Christmas Season.
Mayor Abbass closed by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM.
MAYOR LEO ABBASS
TOWN CLERK HAYWARD BROOMFIELD
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