Town Council of the Town of Cormack Minutes of Regular Meeting December 10, 2009
Present: Mayor Melvin Rideout Sr.
Deputy Mayor Anthony Alexander
Councillor Vicki O’Leary ( approx. 9pm)
Councillor Melvin J. Rideout
Councillor Kevin Hiscock
Absent with Regret: Town Clerk Manager, Cynthia Fry
Also, Present: Acting Town Clerk, Tracey Hewitt
Meeting called to order at 7:35pm
Resolution 009-106 Alexander / Hiscock 4 For, 0 Opposed, carried
Resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 12, 2009 be adopted.
Delegations:
Corporal Oblenius
Fire Chief Chris Foster
Aubrey and Cicely Chaffey
1. Corporal Oblenius addressed the councillors to introduce himself and become aquatinted with the new members. Councillor Alexander told the Corporal that the council was very pleased with the frequent patrols throughout the community. Councillor Rideout asked if there could be a police escort provided for the Santa Claus parade. Corporal Oblenius said he would get back with an answer the next day.
2. Fire Chief Chris Foster addressed the council concerning a pickup the Fire Department had found for a support vehicle for the purchase price of $6500.00. He wanted approval to purchase with councils previous commitment of $5000.00 and remaining monies to come from a donation by the Firettes. Council advised the Fire Chief that he would be given notification in the next couple of days.
1. 3. Aubrey and Cicely Chaffey addressed the council concerning a permit that was tabled at the last meeting and not approved. Mayor Rideout stated that the permit didn’t conform to zoning regulations and therefore could not be granted. He did suggest if the Chaffey’s were still not satisfied that an appeal process is in place and they should think of taking it in that direction.
1.
Administration
1. Christmas Bonuses
2. Christmas Hours
Resolution 009-107 Rideout / Hiscock 4 For , O Opposed, Carried
Resolved to change the traditional giving of turkeys and hams to twenty five dollar ($25.00) gift certificates to present council and staff and newly past members.
Resolution 009-108 Rideout / Alexander 4 For, O Opposed, Carried
Resolved that the council office would be closed from noon Christmas Eve to January 4, 2010.
Permit and Applications
|
From |
Project |
Decision |
|
David Williams |
Application for Crown Land on the Viking Trail |
Not Approved. The permit does not conform with the Plan or Regulations |
|
NL Power |
Easements for Poplar Crescent |
Approved |
|
Winston Chapman |
Application Operate a Taxi Service |
Needs Further Investigation |
Resolution 009-109 Alexander / Hiscock 4 For, 0 Opposed, carried
Resolved the approval of the easements for NL Power at Poplar Crescent
CORRESPONDENCE
|
From |
Comments/Action |
|
Government Services |
Barry Samms |
|
Russell Finlay | |
|
Larch Grove Certificate of Approval | |
|
Deer Lake Christian Aid Committee |
Christmas Dinner Campaign |
|
Municipal Assessment Agency |
Fees Increase |
|
Hutchison, David |
Correspondence Acknowledged |
|
BMO |
Interest Rates increase |
|
Municipal Affairs |
Notification of monies for the collaborative approach to the ICSP |
|
Swine Flu info |
General Information |
|
Municipal Assessment Annual Reports |
General Information |
|
Municipal Assessment Agency |
Nomination Ballot for Western Director Position |
|
Douglas Sheppard |
Municipal Tax Concerns, Acknowledged |
|
Douglas Sheppard |
Letter to Aliant concerning Internet problems in the community, Acknowledged |
|
Govt of Newfoundland |
A Social Housing Plan |
|
Dept. Of Natural Resources |
Quarry Renewals |
|
56 Engineer Squadron |
Information Booklet |
Resolution 009-110 Rideout / Alexander 5 For , 0 Opposed, Carried
Resolved to donate Twenty Five Dollars ( $ 25.00) to the Christian Aid Committee
Resolution 009-111 Alexander / Rideout 5 For, 0 Opposed, Carried
Resolved to nominate Dean Ball for the Western Directors position for the Municipal Assessment Agency
Financial
(Reports copied and disbursed to councillors)
Accounts Payable
Resolution 009-112 Alexander / Rideout 5 For, 0 Opposed, carried
Resolved that accounts presented for payments be paid as funds allow.
Resolution 009 - 113 Alexander / Rideout 5 For, 0 Opposed, Carried
Resolved to borrow Sixty One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ( $61, 500.00) from the Bank of Montreal to repay the towns share of our Strategic Community Capacity Project .
Unfinished Business
1. Insurance Premiums Increase
Resolution 009-114 Alexander / Rideout 5 For, 0 Opposed, Carried
Resolved to adjust the coverage on the Municipal Garage and Seniors Clubhouse
Committee Formations:
The committees were decided at the regular meeting of December 10, 2009. They are as follows:
Permits and Application - Councillors Alexander and Hiscock
Community Development & Resource Centre - Councillors Hiscock, Rideout and Alexander
Fire Department - Councillors Alexander and Rideout
Recreation - Councillors Hiscock and O’Leary
Public Works - Mayor Rideout and Councillor Rideout
Waste Management - Councillor O’Leary and Mayor Rideout
CB HV Regional Planning Authority - Mayor Rideout and Town Assistant Tracey Hewitt
Financial - Mayor Rideout , Councillors Rideout and Alexander
Beautification - Councillor O’Leary
Heritage - Councillor O’Leary
Emergency Planning - Councillor Rideout and Town Assistant Tracey Hewitt
Great Humber Joint Council - Councillor Rideout
Adjournment
Resolution 009-115 Alexander / O’Leary. 5 for, 0 opposed, carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:45pm.