Town Council of the Town of Cormack
Minutes of Regular Meeting March 11, 2009 Present: Mayor Warwick Hewitt Deputy Mayor Anthony Alexander Councillor Melvin Rideout Councillor Aubrey Chaffey Also Present: Town Clerk/Manager C. Fry Asst. To Town Clerk/ Manager Tracey Hewitt Delegations Constable Steven Oblenius. Constable Oblenius is consulting with communities in respect to the policing within the community. Complaints for instance - from residents to council to RCMP. Meeting called to order at 8:00pm. Confirmation of Minutes Resolution 009-009 Alexander / Chaffey 4 For/ 0 Opposed, Carried
Resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 11, 2008 and the Special Meeting of January 27, 2009, and Regular Meeting of January 22, 2009 be adopted as presented.
Administration
Resolution 009-010 Alexander / Chaffey 4 For/ 0 Opposed, Carried
Resolved that Tracey Hewitt, Assistant, attend a proposal writing workshop on March 26, 2009 in Corner Brook.
Tracey Hewitt’s probation period ended on January 26, 2009. This issue is to be discussed at a later date. Fire Department It was suggested that in the future the Fire Department is to notify council on a monthly basis in writing of its expense reports. Reimbursement be done in the same manner. Permit Applications
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From and details |
Project |
Decision |
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Jack Baker |
Permit for Crown Land |
Approved |
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Robert Hopkins |
Permit to Subdivide out property |
Approved |
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Na-Tallie Ranch |
Permit to Subdivide out Property |
Approved with some restrictions |
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Kevin Hiscock |
Permit for Crown Lands |
Pending further information |
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Robert Parsons |
Permit for Crown Lands |
Pending further information |
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Chris Dunne |
Permit for extension |
Approved |
Permits and Inspections
Resolution 009-011 Rideout / Chaffey 4 For, 0 Opposed, Carried
Resolved that the applications from Jack Baker, Chris Dunne, Bob Hopkins, and Na-Tallie Ranch be approved.
Financial
(Reports copied and disbursed to councillors)Accounts Payable - Balance as of February $70, 600.69
Donation to Deer Lake Figure Skating Club of $25.00
Donation to NLAMA for $ 25.00
4. Charge of $ 400.00/month for room rentals.
5. Purchase of Ice Materials for the 2009-2010.
Resolution 009-012 Alexander/ Rideout 4 For/ 0 Opposed, Carried
Resolved that the Town donate 25.00 to the Deer Lake Figure Skating Club.
Resolution 009-013 Alexander/ Rideout 4 For/ 0 Opposed, Carried
Resolved that the Town donate 25.00 to the NLAMA convention.
Resolution 009-014 Alexander/ Rideout 4 For/ 0 Opposed, Carried
Resolved that the town charge $400.00 monthly for rental of office space at our Resource Centre.
Resolution 009-015 Alexander/ Rideout 4 For/ 0 Opposed, Carried
Resolved that the Town pay their accounts payable as funds become available.
Resolution 009-016 Alexander / Chaffey 4 For / O Opposed, Carried
Resolved that the Town purchase 300/tonne of mixture, salt and sand, and 100/tonne sand from the Dept. Of Transportation and Works for 2009-2010. The same as previous year.
Councillor Alexander left the meeting at 9:20pm.
CORRESPONDENCE
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From |
Regarding |
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Cormack Tops |
Rental Space, It was tabled but advised by Councillor Chaffey that the issue had been resolved. |
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Great Humber Joint Council |
Letter of summary on the intentions of the Council with supporting documentation. |
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House of Assembly, Leader of the Official Opposition |
Questionnaire on the support issues for municipalities from government. |
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Officer of Chief Electoral Officer |
Memorandum of Understanding in respect to the transfer of elector information |
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Randy Pittman |
Letter regarding cancellation of lease. |
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Government of NL Municipal Affairs |
Retirement of Government share of Funding (Resource Centre) |
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Municipal Assessment Agency |
Request for meeting |
Resolution 009-017 Chaffey / Rideout 3 For, O opposed, Carried
Resolved that since the crown lease to account PittR001 expired in 2008 the property taxes for his account are to be adjusted accordingly.
Public Works
It was discussed that investigation be made in to the prices of graders, rental or purchasing. The council needs further information to make a decision concerning a grader for the upcoming summer.
It was discussed that correspondence should be sent to the Minister of Transportation concerning additional access to the community. One such access from the direction of the northern peninsula in addition to existing intersection. Another coming from the direction of Deer Lake in addition to the existing intersection.
Mayor Hewitt gave a brief report on Waste Management what will be expected from our community , specifically in reference to the location. This to be Wild Cove or refurbishing of the existing site.
Adjournment
Resolution 009-018 Chaffey / Rideout 3 for , 0 opposed. Carried
Meeting adjourned at 10:00pm.