Town Council of the Town of Cormack
Minutes of Regular Meeting
January 11, 2007

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Cormack held on Thursday, January 11, 2007 in the council office, Cormack.

Present: Mayor Warwick Hewitt
Deputy Mayor Anthony Alexander
Councillor Melvin Rideout
Councillor Calvin Pelley
Town Clerk Manager
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:35 p.m.

Resolution 07-001 Alexander/Rideout
That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 12, 2006 and Special Meeting of December 22, 2006 be adopted as presented. 3 for (Alexander/Rideout/Hewitt), 0 opposed, 0 abstained, carried. (Councillor Pelley was not present at this time)

7:40 p.m. - Councillor Pelley arrived.

7:50 p.m. - Mr. Joseph Hayes arrived to discuss a matter of subdivision with Council. He had completed an application for subdivision of his farm lot but after much discussion with council, he decided to consider other methods which might be available to him and forgo the application at this time.

8:30 p.m. - Mr. Melvin Rideout Jr. arrived to discuss Fire Department issues with Council.
The department now has fourteen members. As a result of the recent election officer William Balsom is Deputy Fire Chief, Terri Robbin Spracklin is Treasurer and Chris Foster is Secretary, Deputy Mayor Alexander remains the liaison with Council. The Firefighters Ball is tentatively scheduled for February 10th. The Fire Chief will help out by stocking the bar, keeping in mind that stock should be kept to minimum since renovations are about to start on centre. The department has ordered 400' of water hose and 4 cases for the breathing apparatus.

Resolution 07-002 Alexander/Pelley
As per Section 63(1)(e) Melvin Rideout Jr. is appointed Fire Chief to the Cormack Volunteer Fire Department. 4 for, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, carried.

Administration

1. The Town is in receipt of a $9000 Special Grant in respect to lost revenue under the MOG equalization component.
2. Department of Transportation’s response to the Town’s concern that the reduced speed between Reidville and Deer Lake is too low for safety - the speed limit will remain at is until the bridge is replaced.
3. Newfoundland Power will issue a six month credit in respect to charges for street light at 195 Veterans Drive which was out of service for much11 extended time.



Recreation

1. There was agreement that guidelines and regulations must be in place in time for the opening of the new centre to deal with hall rentals, particularly to make sure that there are no violations of the liquor regulations.

Permits and Inspections

1. Eugene Cullihall - to construct a dwelling at his property on Tamarack Drive.

Resolution 07-003 Alexander/Pelley
It is resolved that the application from Eugene Cullihall to construct a dwelling in the agricultural zone be approved in principal subject to the adoption of the new Municipal Plan and Development Regulations and approval from the Department of Government Services for septic system and water supply. 4 for, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, carried.

Fire Department

1. The Office of the Fire Commissioner responded to the town’s letter regarding reinstatement of an operating grant to the North Shore Training Ground - contrary to what was said in our correspondence, Mr. Hollett states that the government has never provided a grant to operate a training facility.
Public Works
1. CHOWN have been invoiced for the surplus equipment which they stockpiled at the depot with Council’s agreement.

Resolution 07-004 Rideout/Pelley
Resolved that the decision to accept the proposal from CHOWN of $850 for the surplus equipment selected. 4 for, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, carried..

2. The new snow truck with attachments should be delivered very soon. The air bag for right hand side will be installed by Western Trucks. In the meantime, the town had to purchase a second new tire for the flyer and two new rear tires had to brought for the loader

Subdivision and Development

1. Letters of Referral from the Mineral Lands Divisions for 2007 permits.

Resolution 07-005 Rideout/Pelley
Council has no objection to the following renewals with the condition that the operations are carried out in compliance with the Town’s regulations:
Valleyview Estates Ltd. 1.5 km south of the Cormack Intersection
Valleyview Estates Ltd. 1 km south of Rocky Pond
Humber Valley Paving Cormack quarry area
Ace Trucking Ltd. North end o f Cormack quarry area
Island Aggregates Ltd. Off White River Road
Evergreen Enterprises Ltd. 7.5 km NW of Deer Lake (not within our boundary area)
Evergreen Enterprises Ltd. 800 metres south of Cormack intersection
4 for, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, carried.

2. Lands Branch - Dept. Of Environment and Conservation. A copy of conditional approval to Melvin Joseph Rideout for an area of agricultural lease, south of Deadwater Brook.

ARDAHC

1. The Council has requested approval from the Honourable Minister of Municipal Affairs to proceed with the ARDAHC extension and renovations to centre on a ‘project management’ basis. We are expecting notification at any time of the Minister’s decision.

Plan Review

1. The plan review should be completed before spring.

CORRESPONDENCE

1. Communications, Energy, and Paper Workers Union - Petition. No action directed.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

1. Copies of the Financial Report was given to each councillor showing: Accounts Payable of $38,752.21 Account 1010 balance $ 983.01 Bank Account (Current Acct) balance $ 36,803.35 (-)

Resolution 07-006 Rideout/Pelley
Resolved that the accounts presented for payment be paid as funds permit.
4 for, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, carried.

2. Consideration of Accounts Payable invoice from A & J Variety. 10:15 p.m. Deputy Mayor Alexander left at this time due to conflict of interest with upcoming matter.

Resolution 07-008 Rideout/Pelley
Resolved to pay A & J Variety the sum of $ 25.58. 3 for, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

The office has received a comment from a resident of Tamarack Drive about very poor cel phone service. There is no service at the east end of the community. The town will contact Aliant about the reasons for this and the possibility of improving the service to the community.

ADJOURNMENT

Resolution 07-009 Rideout/Pelley
Meeting adjourned. 3 for, 0 opposed, 0 abstained, carried.