Town Council of the Town of Cormack
Minutes of Regular Meeting
July 12, 2007
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Cormack held on Thursday, July 12, 2007 in the Council Office, Cormack.
Present: Mayor Warwick Hewitt
Deputy Mayor Anthony Alexander
Councillor Calvin Pelley
Absent with Regrets Councillor Melvin Rideout
Councillor Aubrey Chaffey
Also Present Town Clerk Manager Cynthia Fry
The Meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:43 p.m.
Resolution 007-074 Alexander/Pelley
Resolution to adopt the Minutes of the June 15, 2007 Regular Meeting and the June 20, 2007 Regular Meeting as presented. 3 for, 0 opposed, carried.
FROM THE MINUTES
Councillor Pelley wondered if there were any subsequent complaints regarding the sawmill since the meeting of June 20th with Mark Ignor and Shannon Spracklin from Eastwood Forest Products. There have no complaints to the office. There are indications that things are improved and that the operators wish to cooperate with council on this matter. Council directed that correspondence be forwarded to Eastwood Forest Products acknowledging their positive steps in addressing resident complaints. A copy of the original permit with conditions should be included for their files and reference.
The culvert (access to depot and Church) has been replaced by Highways but the broken asphalt edge inside the guardrail of the bridge east of Aspen intersection has not been repaired.
DELEGATIONS
Sandra Walsh of Lush’s Cottages was present to speak to council. She has not been able to get a necessary final inspection carried out by the fire department. The work was carried out as per the department’s direction. The office will do what it can to help with the matter.
REPORTS
Administration
1. Adjustments to Accounts
Resolution 007-075 Alexander/Pelley
The following accounts are written off:
MOSES001 ................ Owner Deceased
COISD001................. Not Resident
OWNE0001............... .Crown Land (non taxable property)
3 for, 0 opposed,, carried.
2. Domestic Cutting and Meeting with Minister Dunderdale
Council wants a letter sent to Minister Dunderdale with copy to the Premier regarding the issue of a ‘domestic cutting’ area. The town has not had a reply from Ms. Dunderdale in the several months since the meeting.
3. Commissioner for the Public Hearing on Plan Review
Mr. Stratton may not be eligible to act as the town’s Commissioner for the Plan Review due to his position as the Town of Deer Lake representative on the Airport Authority.
4. Farm Stays - Vermont Mission Report
The Town Clerk Manager gave the financial report of the Mission trip to Vermont. The total cost of the trip was $1830.33.
The Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick paid $893.97
Department of Tourism for Newfoundland Labrador paid $446.98
The Town of Cormack ...................................................... $489.38
Mrs. Fry felt the trip well worth while and had provided much insight into the agritourism industry and the potential for educational and heritage programs associated with the industry.
Permits and Inspections
Solomon Wiseman - to construct a shed at his residence.
Lawrence Morris - to relocate a building. Council ask that a development plan be submitted in respect to this application.
Resolution 007-076 Alexander/Pelley
Resolved to approve the application from Solomon Wiseman under the town’s development and building regulations. 3 for, 0 opposed, carried.
Certificate of Approval for new septic systems from the Department of Government Services have been issued to:
Freda Keeping of 45 Larch Avenue.
Rick Boone of 275 Tamarack Drive.
Subdivision and Development
1. Joseph Hayes -
The application appears somewhat different from what was discussed in previous meeting. Applciation must be held pending reference to the Department of Natural Resources and Crown Lands and review of current and pending regulations.
2. Sale of lots from Lot 13
Councillors are prepared to consider the sale of more lots at Poplar Crescent. The price will have to be determied, depending on what land is being sought.
3. Residential Lot Development at Lot 49.
Resolution 007-077 Alexander/Pelley
Resolved that the town will study the feasibilty of developing a number of 3 - 5 acre blocks of land at lot 49. 3 for, 0 opposed, carried.
Recreation
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation has approved a “ Community Recreation and Development Grant” in the amount of $1008.00.
Fire Department
Training Schedule for the period from July 2007 to March 2008.
Public Works
The town has carried out road improvements on Larch Avenue and on Tamarack Drive- estimated to be approximately 4 kms. Discussion followed on the feasibility of carrying out the same road improvements on the remaining community by roads either later this year or next year.
Council directed that a letter be sent out to the Premier of the Province copied to MHA Dwight Ball and the Minister of Transportation about the need for repairs to the road to Sir Richard Squires Memorial Park. In addition, the trees need to be cut back from the road side. The park will see constuction valued at over $300,000 for showers and dumping station. Visitors are up to the highest levels in years and yet simple maintenance is lacking.
ARDAHC
Report included:
- concrete Test Report
- work progress
- decisions must be made very soon regarding such topics as: flooring, and paint colours. The choice of flooring remains with hardwood but Juniper appeals to councillors. The Building Committee will look at the choices available and make recommendations to council.
- Council agreed that the second carpenter will be needed for more than the original 4 - 5 week period.
- The Cormack Public Library Board submited an inquiry in respect to shelving in the new library room, the matter will be discussed with the project manager about including it in the project.
CORRESPONDENCE
Minister Jack Byrne, Department of Municipal Affairs - Mayor Warwick Hewitt is formally appointed to the Corner Brook-Humber Valley Regional Planning Advisory Authority. The Mayor gave a report on recent happenings. The Federation of Agriculture and some other organizations are not happy that they have no representation on the advisory board.
Department of Municipal Affairs - A cheque for the third quarterly Operating Grant has been requisitioned in the amount of $6431.00
Dwight Ball, M.H.A. - Congratulations to the Mayor on his appointment to the Corner Brook-Humber Valley Regional Planning Advisory Authority.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Invitation to the Mayor to attend the Presentation of Awards Ceremony and the Musical Ride on July 15th.
Grand Lake Centre of Economic Development - Invitation to Mayor Hewitt to participate in the opening ceremonies of the Humber Valley Agricultural, Home and Handicraft Exibition and Horse Show on September 14th.
Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador - Pre-conventionTraining Registration Information and Registration Package for the 2007 Convention in St. John’s.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE and FINANCIAL REPORTS
The following reports were copied to councillors:
· Cheque Register from last meeting
· Cash on Hand $ 7,819.33
· General Account $19,505.11
· ARDAHC $59,594.85
· Accounts Payable $34,708.00
· Quick Statistics to date
Resolution 007-077 Pelley/Alexander
Resolved that the accounts presented for payment be paid but holding D.J. Williams & Sons Ltd. pending comments from the consultant regarding the account. 3 for, 0 opposed, carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Donation to Roman Catholic Cemetary
The Town has completed a commitment made to the Roman Catholic Cemetary Committee by donating a supply of crushed stone for its access from Willow Avenue. (Resolution 96-045)
2. Request for Loan of Tables and Chairs
Councillors agreed that the tables and chairs which have been stored and are not likely to be placed back into the new centre (will be kept for outdoor activities, etc) may be loaned out to the Hewitt family.
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution to Adjourn 007-078Alexander/Pelley 3 for, 0 opposed,carried. 10:50 pm.