Town Council of the Town of Cormack

Regular Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Cormack held on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 in the Council office, Cormack. This meeting was necessary to complete the Agenda set for May 10, 2007.

Present: Mayor Warwick Hewitt

Deputy Mayor Anthony Alexander

Councillor Pelley

Councillor Rideout

Councillor Chaffey

Also Present: Town Clerk Manager Fry

The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 pm.

Permits and Inspections

Keith Pottle -to construct a residential garage at 372 Veterans Drive.

Fred Parsons -to construct a storage and wood shed at 13 Larch Avenue.

Fred Parsons -to replace siding on residence.

Clarence Sheppard -to remove and replace old sheds and buildings with one new structure.

Resolution 007-051 Rideout/Alexander

Resolved that the town issue permits in accordance with its development and building regulations to the above noted persons for the projects indicated. 5 for, carried.

Subdivision and Development

1. Crown Land Application Referral Letter - Jack Fitzgerald

Crown Lands Division is considering an application for residential land at Veterans Drive adjacent to the property of Austin Shears - the area applied for is less than the minimum lot size requirements of 5000m2. Council will not object to the crown land application if the applicant can meet the minimum lot size requirements.

Recreation

• Council felt that the flasks which were remaining from the Volunteer gifts should not be sold but kept as gifts to dignitaries and guests at future events as might be appropriate.

• A Financial Report was tabled on the expenses incurred for the Volunteer Dinner.

• The 2006 Cormack Recreation Bar Financial Statement was tabled for councillors showing total revenues of $4,246.37 and total expenses of $2,015.25. It was noted that the insurance claim will result in a sum being deposited to the account from the town when the amount has been determined.

• Local Art and Heritage Activities - an announcement on possible funding opportunity for the town and its recreation commission.

Resolution 007-052 Alexander/Chaffey

It is resolved that the Town of Cormack make representaton to the Minister of Canadian Heritage for funding toward the town’s proposed Heritage Development. 5 for 0 opposed, carried.

Public Works

1. Water Pump for Garage

Council feels that the town can use the fire department’s water pump when needed. We will get quotes on a pressure washer for the garage as well as for a 12 ton jack.

2. Disposal of Surplus Equipment

The town will dispose of some surplus equipment by public bids

Resolution 007-053 Alexander/Rideout

It was duly resolved that the following equipment be sold

• International dump truck with ice control and snowplow attached

• 10' 2way angle blade

• D6 with the back hoe. 5 for, carried.

3. Removal of Vehicle Wrecks

The Town will inquire about repeating the 2006 project which if the contractor is willing to do for the same price per unit of $25.00. Also, council would like to meet with someone from environment about dealing with waste materials which cannot be resolved with the town’s own resources.

Resolution 007-054 Pelley/Rideout

In an attempt to rid the community of vehicle wrecks and scrap metal it is duly resolved that the town subsidize the removal of vehicle wrecks. Wrecks will be removed during this period (until June 30^th) for $10.00 each. 5 for, 0 opposed carried.

The office will send out a Public Notice with each letter of intent to the property owners with vehicle wrecks and have same Notices posted in the public buildings. It must be made clear that the town intends to follow up by sending the names of those who continue to keep vehicle wrecks on their property to the Department of Environment.

• The Department of Health has been in the area and inspected a number of properties for faulty septic systems.

Great Humber Joint Council

It was agreed that the Town will host the Great Humber Joint Council meeting to be held in September.

The Mayor reported on his and Councillor Chaffey’s recent attendance at The Mayor’s Symposium in Gander. Expenses for the event were covered by the town.

ARDAHC

Wages of the carpenters on the ARDAHC project

Resolution 007-055 Rideout/Alexander

It is resolved that the wages for the second carpenter, there will be two on the project during a four to five week period to expedite the closing in of the extension, will be at the same rate and conditions as the first. 5 for, 0 opposed, carried.

The groundbreaking ceremony to mark the construction stage of the project will be held on Friday, June 1 at 10:00 am.

The colour of the siding for the new centre will be ‘sunshine’ as agreed upon by all present.

CORRESPONDENCE

• Minister of Transport, The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, P.C., M.P. - a response to the Town’s correspondence with concerns on ‘cuts’ to Marine Atlantic. Council was not satisfied with the Honourable Minister’s defense of the long-term strategy.

• FCM - Green Municipal Fund information.

• Humber Valley Paving - Copy of Continuation Certificate for the Quarry Permit Bond.

• Town of Norris Point - An invitation to the Town’s first annual Trails, Tales and Tunes; A Walking Festival.

• The Fire Commissioner’s Office - a Poster on Emergency Preparedness and Guide. Training related information.

• N. Beylerian - Proposal Writing information session.

• Department of Justice - An information Guide: An End to Mandatory Retirement.

• Environmental Awards Program 2007.

• Info Notes and various other notices and magazines.

• A copy of the 2007 Public Notice of “Permit to Burn” regulations forwarded from the office of Dwight Ball, M.H.A.

Resolution 07-056 Alexander/Rideout

It is duly resolved that the Town Council of Cormack request that the Government of Canada enact Private Members Bill C-417, the Canadian Soldiers’ and Peacekeepers’ Memorial Wall Act.

• The Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation - Mayor’s March on Heart Disease and Stroke.

Resolution 07-057 Alexander/Pelley

It is resolved that the town participate in the Mayor’s March on Heart Disease. The date set for June 14^th. 5 for, 0 opposed, carried.

• Daniel’s Harbour Disaster Fund

Resolution 007-058 Alexander/Rideout

In recognition of the events which have unfolded in Daniel’s Harbour and the wish to contribute to those who have lost their homes due to the landslide;

the town will contribute $200.00 to the fund. 5 for, 0 opposed, carried.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Deputy Mayor Alexander excused himself from the meeting at this time (10:25 pm) so that the invoice from A & J Variety could be considered for payment.

Resolution 007-059 Pelley/Rideout

Resolved that the invoice from A& J Variety by paid in the amount of $23.10. 4 for, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, carried.

Deputy Mayor returned at 10:28 pm.

Councillor Pelley excused himself from the meeting at this time (10:30 p.m.)

The councillors were presented with financial reports including:

Accounts Payable totaling $ 11,684.85

Cheque Register to cheque # 4077 to # 4140

Acct 1020 ........................... $ 113,457.69

Cash Acct 1010.................. $ 290.00

Resolution 007-060 Rideout/Chaffey

Resolved that the accounts presented for payment be paid with the exception of the invoice from Butler’s Burner Service for the renewal of community centre’s furnace insurance. 4 for 0 opposed, 0 abstained, carried.