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Town Council of the Town of Cormack, Newfoundland
Minutes of November 8, 2007
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Cormack held
on Thursday, November 8, 2007, in the council office, Cormack, Newfoundland and
Labrador.
Present:
Mayor Warwick Hewitt
Deputy Mayor Anthony Alexander
Councillor Aubrey Chaffey
Councillor Calvin Pelley
Absent with Regrets: Councillor Melvin Rideout
Also Present: Cynthia Fry, Town Clerk Manager
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:45 pm.
Resolution 007-113: Alexander/Chaffey
Minutes of the October 11, 2007 Regular Meeting are adopted as presented.
4 for, 0 opposed, carried.
DELEGATES
Chris Foster was present to speak to councillors about roaming dogs. There was a
discussion on the possibility of increasing fines under the town's dog
regulations and other means of dealing with nuisance dogs.
REPORTS
Administration
1. Tax Adjustments
Resolution 007-114: Alexander/Chaffey
The following accounts have been approved for adjustment.
4 for, 0 opposed, carried.
Bonita Parker
Payne's Farm
Ron Dawe
Dwayne Campbell
Krista Thomas
Quinton Thomas
Resolution 007-115: Alexander/Pelley
C Mac Construction Business Tax for the years 2003 and 2004 are written off as
there was no commercial activity in those years, also, the interest in respect
to property tax and business tax on accounts of Ron Thomas and C Mac
Construction can be reduced by 50% if paid in full with 3 consecutive post dated
cheques.
4 for, 0 opposed, carried.
Refunds have been made to Campbell's Potato Farm, George Crocker, Gerry Lush and
Douglas Parsons, all of whom had significant credits on accounts due to
productive farmland exemptions with the exception of Gerry Lush who ceased to
operate Granny's Attic in early 2007.
| Permits and Inspection |
Applications from:
Newfoundland Power - Installation of new service pole
Martin Lowe - to relocate a storage shed behind residence
Tracey O'Neil - to demolish or remove mobile home
Derek Balsom - construction of storage shed
David Hewitt - construction of a storage shed
Wally Hall - renovations and general repairs to 1 Larch Avenue
Ron Thomas - to carry out a ‘Buy and Package Scrap Metal' operation at Viking
Trail
Resolution 007-116: Pelley/Alexander
To approve the above applications under the town's development regulations,
subject to compliance.
4 for, 0 opposed, carried.
| Subdivision and Development |
1. Government Services:
Campbell's Potato Farm- Crown Land area of White River Road.
Maggie Samms - Final Approval Certificate of septic system from Government
Services.
Mineral Lands Division - Referral Letters on renewal of quarry permits for 2008:
Evergreen Enterprises Ltd.
Humber Valley Paving
Island Aggregates and Ready Mix Inc.
Valleyview Estates Ltd.
Ace Trucking Ltd.
No objection by Council to renewal of any of the above permits.
2. State of Structure at Poplar Crescent
The clerk will contact the owner of property on Poplar Crescent which council
feels should be removed due its dilapidated condition.
3. Subdivision Application Under Retirement Provision of Regulations
Deputy Mayor Alexander left at this time.
Resolution 007-117: Pelley/Chaffey
Resolved that the application from Samuel Alexander to sever an area from his
farm lot which includes his residence and accessory buildings be approved under
provisions for retirement purposes as provided in the town's plan.
3 for, 0 opposed, carried.
Resolution 007-118: Pelley/Chaffey
Resolved that the invoice from A & J Variety in the amount of $27.74 be paid.
3 for, 0 opposed, carried.
Deputy Mayor Alexander returned to table and Mayor Hewitt left the room.
Resolution 007-119: Alexander/Pelley
Resolved that the application from David Hewitt to construct a shed behind his
residence be approved.
3 for, 0 opposed, carried.
Mayor returned at 9:55 pm.
| Fire Department |
1. Installation of Siding at Fire Hall
Council directed that we try to find someone to install the siding at fire
station.
Resolution 007-120
Get quotes as soon as possible to be ratified at next regular meeting.
4 for, carried.
| Recreation |
1. Class Action Suit for Liquor Levy
Resolution 007-121: Alexander/Chaffey
Resolved that the Town renew its membership with the Beverage Industry
Association of Newfoundland and Labrador in its class action against the
government to recover liquor levy. 4 for, 0 opposed, carried.
Councillor Pelley left at this time.
2. Recreational Capital Grant
Resolution 007-122: Alexander/Chaffey
Resolved that a cheque be issued to the Recreation Commission, representing the
full amount of a Grant awarded by the Department of Tourism Culture and
Recreation for capital expenditure. 3 for, 0 opposed, carried.
| Public Works |
1. Renewal of Winter Maintenance Agreement
Resolution 007-123: Alexander/Chaffey
It is Resolved that the Town will renew its Winter Maintenance contract with the
Department of Transportation for the 2007 - 2008 season. 3 for, 0 opposed,
carried.
Work has been carried out at Juniper Avenue to clear culvert which was blocked
due to beaver dam in the vicinity.
The parking lot and access road from depot should be upgraded as soon as
possible.
| Waste Management |
Resolution 007-124: Chaffey/Alexander
Resolved that the Town renew its contract with C & R Contractors for a two year
period. The contract will include a 3% increase in year one and two. 3 for, 0
opposed, carried.
| Great Humber Joint Council |
The town will sponsor the Great Humber Joint Council meeting in January.
| ARDAHC |
The heritage house cannot be relocated until spring.
Copy of ARDAHC's financial report given to councillors for review.
| CORRESPONDENCE |
From: Dept. of Municipal Affairs
Comments/ Action: Approval to Borrow (second authorization); MOG $6410 received;
Special Grant received re Productive Farmland Exemptions; Town must submit a
Capital Investment Plan before more Gas Tax funds will be released
From: Dept. of Transportation
Comments/ Action: Minister's response re grading and brush clearing along road
to Sir Richard Squires Park. Since this was a direct result of Premier's
promise, a letter of appreciation is to be sent Premier Williams.
From: Municipal Assessment Agency
Comments/ Action: 2008 Assessment Service Fees will not increase; Call for
Nominations - Western Regional Director. No nomination.
From: Municipalities Newfoundland & Labrador
Comments: flyers, newsletters, etc.
From: Citizen's Crime Prevention Association of NL
Comments/ Action: Crime Prevention Calendar. Not interested in purchase.
From: Humber Economic Development Board
Comments: The Board is developing a new three year Strategic Economic Plan for
zone 8 and ask that survey be completed and returned
Resolution 007-125: Alexander/Chaffey
It is Resolved that as part of the multi year Capital Investment Plan for the
Local Government Gas Tax Funding, all funds as received will be placed in an
investment account until such time as there are sufficient funds to allow for
road upgrading and paving project. 3 for, 0 opposed, carried.
| ACCOUNTS PAYABLE |
Councillors were given copies of the Financial Report including:
Cash on Hand............. $ 6,610.00
Bank Balance.............. $ - 17,881.09 ( temporary transfer to ARDAHC $10,000)
ARDAHC................... $ 1,551.87
Accounts Payable ...... $ 98,384.13 (adjusted for amounts approved for payment
last meeting)
Resolution 007-126: Alexander/Chaffey
Resolved that the accounts presented for payment be paid, including the invoice
from Blackwood Contractors for $844.74 (scaffolding rental), as funds allow. 3
for, carried.
$10,000 temporary transfer from operating account to the ARDAHC account.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution 007-127: Alexander/Chaffey
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 pm.
3 for, 0 opposed, carried.
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