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July 20, 2006
Town Council of the Town of Cormack
Minutes of Regular Meeting
Present: Mayor Warwick Hewitt
Deputy Mayor Anthony Alexander
Councillor Melvin Rideout
Councillor Calvin Pelley
Also Present Elizabeth Appleby
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:35 PM.
Resolution 06-088 Alexander/Pelley
Elizabeth Appleby to be designated to record the meeting. See
Municipalities Act, 1999, Section 62(3).
4 for, carried.
Reports
Permits and Inspections
Applications from both John White (to build a residence at 415 Veteran’s
Drive) and Eugene Cullihall (to build a residence at 166-178 Tamarack
Drive) was discussed by council.
Resolution 06-089 Rideout/Pelley
To issue development permits to both applicants, John White and Eugene
Cullihall, pending positive response to public notice and approval from
the necessary government departments.
4 for, carried.
Subdivision and Development
The Mayor and Deputy Mayor inspected the proposed quarry site by
Evergreen Enterprises Ltd. They explained to council that the proposed
site was found to lay wedged between two other quarry sites: Humber
Valley Estates and Island Aggregates. Council was concerned over
Evergreen Enterprises Ltd. having enough room to expand. Council agreed
that no decision can be made until exact distance between the two pits
is known. The Department of Mines and Energy will be contacted for a
more detailed map and further information.
Council agreed that the Waste Management issue will be discussed in a
privileged meeting after this public meeting is adjourned (as
information to be discussed is confidential).
ARDAHC
JCP Job Positions Start Date
The JCP job positions available for the construction of the Agricultural
Resource Development and Heritage Center were discussed in detail.
Council agreed that the majority of the jobs will not start until after
the construction tender goes through. For demolition and preparation
work, council decided that it needed 2 laborers, 1 carpenter helper, and
the foreman/woman to start as early as August 1st, 2006. Advertisements
for all the JCP jobs will show the start date “as soon as possible”. The
Town has already received numerous resumes for these positions.
Moving the Town Office
Deputy Mayor Alexander left the meeting at 8:10 PM due to a conflict in
interest.
Council discussed where the Town of Cormack office will be moved to
during construction of ARDAHC. The Seniors 50+ building, was considered,
but it was agreed that the time period needed by council would be too
long to keep the seniors from their space. Ken Alexander’s store on
Veterans Drive was a second option. Council decided that there would be
enough space, and it would be unlikely that we would have a time limit
to occupy the space.
Resolution 06-090 Pelley/Rideout
Resolve to approach Ken Alexander for the purpose of renting his
property on Veterans Drive.
3 for, carried.
Alexander rejoins the meeting at 815 PM.
Correspondence
Town of Kings Point requesting a show of support in person on September
26, 2006, at the Supreme Court of Canada, Grand Falls, over the waste
management issue.
International Center of Municipal Development - call for an interested
municipality to participate in it’s Municipal Partnership Program in
Cuba.
Councillor Cator Best, Town of Kippens - requesting support in voting
him as Western Director on the Board of Directors of the Newfoundland
and Labrador Federation of Municipalities.
Internship Program 2006 funding is now available from the Conservation
Corps Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Municipalities - agenda for
workshop on August 25th and August 26 was reviewed by council. Council
decided that someone from the office should attend.
Accounts Payable
Resolution 06-091 Alexander/Rideout
Resolve to pay Carlson Consultants Limited $12,267.05 for preparation of
drawings and specifications to 50% complete stage on the renovations and
extensions to the Agricultural Resource Development and Heritage Center.
4 for, carried.
Unfinished Business
The Viking Trail North Atlantic gas station is now open for business.
Council has been advised by the owner that the Town can now purchase gas
from them on credit. Council agreed that the Town should purchase gas
there.
New Business
Ways of making council meetings run more efficient was discussed.
Resolution 06-092 Alexander/Pelley
Resolve to put a 10 minute time limit on each issue for delegations,
unless voted by council to allow extra time.
4 for, carried.
It has been brought up by council that the Cormack Volunteer Fire
Department has been waiting on their 30 Year pins.
Resolution 06-093 Alexander/Rideout
Resolve that the office should write a letter to the Premier regarding
the 30 Year pins for the Cormack Volunteer Fire Department.
4 for, carried.
Adjournment
Resolution 06-094 Alexander/Pelley
Resolve to adjourn the public meeting at 8:50 PM.
4 for, carried.
Privileged Meeting
A privileged meeting was called to order by Mayor Hewitt at 8:50 PM.
Present: Mayor Warwick Hewitt
Deputy Mayor Anthony Alexander
Councillor Melvin Rideout
Councillor Calvin Pelley
Also Present Elizabeth Appleby
Adjournment
Resolution 06-095 Pelley/Alexander
Resolve to adjourn the privileged meeting at 9:05 PM.
4 for, carried.
Public Meeting
Public meeting was called back to order by Mayor Hewitt at 9:05 PM.
Reports
Waste Management
The following resolution was made in the privileged meeting over the
extension of our present garbage collection contract with C&R
Contractors.
Resolution 06-096 Rideout/Alexander
Resolve to counter the bid made by C&R Contractors for a 20% increase
from our current contract.
4 for, carried.
Adjournment
Resolution 06-097 Rideout/Alexander
Resolve to adjourn the public meeting at 9:30 PM.
4 for, carried.
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