Town Council of the Town of Cormack
Minutes of Regular Meeting August 11, 2009

Present:  Mayor Warwick Hewitt
   Deputy Mayor Anthony Alexander
   Councillor Melvin Rideout
   Councillor Aubrey Chaffey
Also, Present: Town Clerk, Cynthia Fry
 
Regular Meeting of August 11, 2009 was called to order by the Mayor at 7:30 pm.

Deligations

Trevor and Jeanette Wight were present to bring Council up to date with their plans for development of a 12 unit elderly care complex.  Work is expected to begtin in the spring of 2010.  Discussion on the various departments and agencies which will be involved in the process including the Department of Natural Resources if an area is to be severed from the farm lot.  The Wights will submit an application to the Town for processing.  The Wight’s left at 8:05pm.

Questions from the minutes.

It may be necessary to contact our MHA regarding continuing delays with Resource Development project, status of capital works,  road paving project, 
special grant in compensation for lost property tax revenues, and the government’s funding share for Oak Crescent culvert replacement.
 
RCMP presence in the community appears more frequent.  Speeding concerns continue.
   
Resolution 009-064  Alexander / Rideout  4 For,  0 Opposed, opposed
Resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 14, 2009 be adopted as presented.

Administration

There was discussion on the office operations and the maintenance of two full time workers. Councillors expressed that there are still a lot of issues needing attention at this time and not the time to reduce hours.

Nomination Day for the upcoming General Municipal Election will be held on September 8th. 

Fire Department

The fire department’s expenses for 2008 have been reviewed. 

Resolution 009-065  Alexander/Chaffey 4 for, 0 opposed, carried 
Resolved that the Fire Department be reimbursed in the amount of $2766.

Permit and Applications

Form and details Project Decision
MacKay, Paul Assessment form for crown land application, for an area off Alder Ave.
  Approved  with conditions noted.
Payne , Ron Replace the front window in dwelling 125 Veterans Drive Approved
Cormack Farmers Market  to add extension of 28' as storage space, 69 Viking Trail Approved
Etheridge, Chesley To replace basement footing with concrete at 441 Veterans Drive Approved
White, Derrick to remove and replace existing deck at 134 Veterans Drive Approved
Wells, Gerald To replace two windows at Front of 91 Veterans Dr. Approved
Redlin, Gerhard an extension to 123 Veterans Drive for a porch Approved

Resolution 009-066  Rideout/Chaffey    4 For, 0 Opposed, carried
Resolved the approval /ratification of the foregoing applications with conditions noted if any.

Financial (Reports copied and disbursed to councillors)

1. Accounts Payable
Resolution 009-067  Rideout / Alexander 4 For, 0 Opposed, carried
Resolved that accounts presented ($32804.35) for payment be paid as funds allow.
 
2. Insurance Renewal
Resolution  009-068 Rideout/Alexander  4 for, 0 opposed, carried
Resolution that the Town renew its insurance with Baine Johnston Limited in the amount of $13,567.51.

CORRESPONDENCE
From Regarding and/or Decision
Canadian Union of Postal Workers - Post Office and Rural Delivery Service
 
  Resolution    009-069 Chaffey/Alexander
4 for, 0 opposed, carried.  

Resolved that the Town support Canadian Union of Postal Workers by adopting the resolution as provided in respect to post office and rural delivery services. (copy attached to official minutes)

 Western Regional Hospital Foundation - 2009 Radiothon  Resolution 009-070 Alexander/Rideout
4 for, 0 opposed, carried

Resolved that the Town donate $25.00 to the Western Regional Hospital Foundation.  
 Deer Lake Search & Rescue The Town has already made a commitment to contribute to the organization 2009 and 2010.
 Cancer Society, Relay for Life The Town has donated to Daffodil Place.

Public Works
   
The Department of Transportation are to be notified of the need for attention to the following:
 1. Tractor trailers (from the north bound lane) entering Cormack must cross over to the exit lane from Cormack. The intersection needs widening to correct this safety concern.
 2. A section of Veterans Drive needs attention to repair broken pavement edge and pot hole.
 
ARDAHC

1.   The Tin Man (Calvin Parsons) has confirmed his quote for work to complete the air exchange system in resource centre. 

Resolution 009-071 Rideout/Alexander 4 for, 0 opposed, carried.
Resolved that the Town accept the quote provided and confirmed by The Tin Man for installation and completion of air exchange. 

2. Development Coordinator for Resource centre.

Resolution 009-072 Alexander/Chaffey 4 for, 0 opposed, carried
Resolved that the Town advertise the position of development coordinator for the heritage and resource centre.

Adjournment
Resolution  009-0   Alexander / Rideout   4 for, 0 opposed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20pm.