February 9

February 9, 2006

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Cormack

held on Thursday, February 9, 2006 in the council office, Cormack.

Present: Mayor Warwick Hewitt

Deputy Mayor Anthony Alexander

Councillor Melvin Rideout

Councillor Calvin Pelley

Councillor Bruce Pinksen

Also Present: Town Clerk Manager

The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at approximately 7:45 pm.

Resolution 06-014 Alexander/Rideout

That the minutes of the previous meetings of January 12, 2006

January 17, 2006 and January 19, 2006 be adopted as presented. 5 for, carried.

Business from the Minutes

February 23^rd as been set as the date for the public information session on the review of the town’s municipal plan and regulations, to be held in the community centre. The town will provide the opportunity for viewing the draft and discussion of same during the day up until the public meeting that evening.

Permits and Applications

Assessment Forms for Crown Land Application:

Paul Winter - an application for crown land lease located at Tamarack Drive, an area of approximately 31.5 acres in the agricultural zone. Applicant arrived to discuss the application explaining that he wanted to develop the property for agricultural uses ie pasture, a market garden, apple trees and to build his home there. Mr. Winter left immediately following his explanation to council.

Daisy Lush - an application for crown land at Viking Trail extending her present lease back for an additional 500' indicating the land will be used for adventure tourism - to compliment existing tourism business. Noted here that the area of application may extend from ‘Highway Commercial’ into ‘Resource Development’ zone.

N &N Farm Ltd. - an application for crown land in the area of the White River Road agricultural development area (lot #4) approximately 55.1 acres.

The clerk noted that a permit was issued to Christopher Cabot to allow some clearing of brush from the windbreak and road reserve at the east and west of his driveway at 70 Veterans Drive. He wanted greater visual distance when exiting the driveway.

Resolution 06-015 Alexander/Pelley

The town has no objection to the applications from: N & N Farm Ltd. or Paul Winter, noting the ‘residential use’ is discretionary in the agricultural zone in respect to the application from Mr. Winter. Daisy Lush, no objection to the proposed use within the ‘highway commercial’ zone. Noting, however, that the proposal appears to extend back into the ‘resource development’ zone and the proposed use may not comply within that zone. The permit to Christopher Cabot is ratified. 5 for,carried.

Administration

Bank of Montreal - the Gic has been rolled over into another term to mature in January 2007. Interest earned to January 2006 (1yr) $1204.82.

Municipal Assessment Agency advise of a Property Assessment System workshop set for March 2^nd in Corner Brook. Councillors could not commit to attendance but the clerk will attend if possible.

Resolution 06-016 Alexander/Pelley

Resolved that the town may make application for a Green Team project with the possible cost of $3000. 5 for carried.

Resolution 06-017 Pinksen/Rideout

Resolved to write off as uncollectible the account balances to Desmond MacArthur, Roger Balsom, and Bonita O’Driscoll to December 31, 2005. 5 for, carried.

Recreation

The clerk tabled copies of a Financial Report for the Cormack Recreation, Bar Association for years 2004 and 2005. Councillors were asked to review until next regular meeting for acceptance and approval.

An application was received from Elizabeth Appleby for bartending. Clerk was asked to see if Della Parsons would be willing to provide some training.

Fire Department

Resolution 06-018 Pinksen/Pelley

That the Cormack Volunteer Fire Department Constitution and Bylaws be approved as revised.

5 for, carried.

Public Works

Council gave consideration to maintenance operator, Lawrence Morris’s request that since he had not been able to take his vacation time off in 2005 that he be paid for 100 of the 120 hours.

Resolution 06-019 Rideout/Alexander

Resolved that Lawrence Morris can be paid for 100 hours in respect to vacation time not taken in 2005. 5 for, carried.

It was noted that William Bennett is no longer employed with the town, he will be paid for the hours remaining for the week of February 5^th.

Councillor Rideout noted that the town must proceed as soon as possible in order to have a new flyer ready for the 2006 winter season. The clerk will contact the Department of Transportation for commitment regarding the winter maintenance of Veterans Drive contract and also inquire of the Department of Municipal Affairs as to whether the purchase qualifies for any cost sharing programs.

Honourable Jack Byrne - Municipal Affairs - the department has approved a Special Assistance Grant in the amount of $2901 on a 50/50 basis (actual $1362).

Cpl. Robert A. Doyle, Team Leader, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Deer Lake Detachment. He would like the opportunity to meet with councillors.

2006 Winter Games - encouragement to decorate homes and businesses to reflect the spirit of the winter games.

Margaret Sweet - to advise that Sweetspotgolf has not been in operation since June of 2005.

St. George’s Anglican Church - letter of appreciation for assistance given with snow clearing.

Councillors were given copies of the Financial Report including Accounts Payable totalling $17 04656, Cheque Register to cheque 3369, Detailed GL 1020 balance of $4,056.56 and 1010 balance of $50.37 cash on hand.

Councillors reviewed the changes to the floor plan carried out by the Mayor as per previous meeting and concerns arising in respect to space for storage and the theatre needs. A meeting has beenscheduled for February 15^th with ACOA, HEDB and ITRD.

Councillor Pinksen felt that the town should provide certain documents be available to the public by placing copies in the foyer, the budget, the minutes, town plan and regulations.