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Town of Cormack, Newfoundland
Regular Meeting
November 13, 2008
Present:
Mayor W. Hewitt
Deputy Mayor A. Alexander
Councillor A. Chaffey
Councillor M. Rideout
Town Clerk/Manager - Cynthia Fry
Assistant to Town Clerk/Manger -Tracey Hewitt
| Confirmation of Minutes |
Resolution 008-090: Rideout/Alexander
Resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 9, 2008 and the
Special Meeting of October 23, 2008 be adopted as presented.
4 for, 0 opposed, carried.
| From Minutes |
· It appears that Natural Resources has carried out work on several agricultural
access roads but not at White River Road.
· Access should be made to water supply for fire department at vicinity of Rocky
Brook near east intersection to Oak Crescent as soon as possible.
| Administration |
1. Salary Review
Resolution 008-091: Rideout/Chaffey
Resolved the wages as 8% as of July 1, 2008, 4% January 1, 2009, 4% January 1,
2010, 4% January 1, 2011.
4 for, 0 opposed, carried.
2. Councillors were notified of a meeting set with HEBD set for November 21st at
2:00 pm to discuss development of the resource centre.
| Permits and Inspections |
Resolution 008-092: Alexander/Chaffey
Resolved that the following applications be approved subject to the appropriate
referrals where required and the conditions noted to the permits to Gerhard
Redlin and Cory Spracklin that sheds must be located with or behind the building
line in compliance with development regulations.
4 for, 0 opposed, carried.
From: Howard Fequet
Project: To construct a single dwelling at 3 Poplar Crescent
From: William Bennett
Project: To construct a storage shed at 193 Veterans Drive
From: Jim Eddy, Funland Resort
Project: To construct a storage shed at 34 Veterans Drive
From: Robert Appleby
Project: To construct an extension to dwelling at Larch Avenue
From: Gerhard Redlin
Project: To build and locate a small shed at 123 Veterans Drive to the front of
building line. Condition - it must be located at or behind the building line in
compliance with development regulations.
From: Cory Spracklin
Project: To place a small shed at front of building line, property Maple Avenue.
Condition - it must be located at or behind the building line in compliance with
the town’s development regulations.
From: Ron Payne
Project: To relocate a shed from Veterans Drive to 29A Veterans Drive, the
location indicated.
From: Trevor and Jeanette Wight
Project: To build and operate a senior citizens complex at Veterans Drive
approved in Principle and submission of detailed plans.
From: NL Power
Project: Permission to install mid span and service poles at 103 Veterans Drive
to service shed.
From: Leon Sheppard
Project: To clean up and cut deadwood and fallen trees from windbreak fronting
property at Veterans Drive.
Also Considered:
From: Leon Sheppard
Project: Application to subdivide existing residential property and create a
second residential lot, denied as not in compliance with the town’s Development
Regulations.
| Public Works |
. Maintenance Operator Lawrence Morris has renewed his Emergency First Aid/CPR
Certification from St. John Ambulance.
. Changes to be made to working schedule of outside workers as pertaining to
snow clearing and call in.
. Letter will be send to the Minister of Transportation regarding replacement of
the bridge just east of Aspen Avenue intersection. The town has brought this
matter to the department on several occasions already.
. The entrance to Pine Avenue should be cleared back to the brook to allow
better visibility to traffic both on the highway and exiting Pine.
. It is recognised that the windbreak needs to be cleared of dead wood and
fallen trees, therefore council approves of administration efforts to coordinate
cutting for those who are looking to cut the dead wood and debris from windbreak
for fire wood. Coordination will include contact with the property owners
bordering the crown land.
Resolution 008-093: Alexander/Rideout
Resolved that the Town renew its winter maintenance contract with the Department
of Transportation for 2008-2009 season.
The Mayor placed his signature on the Agreement with the Department of Works
Services and Transportation.
| NEW BUSINESS |
1. Letter to Premier
It was agreed that a letter should be sent to Premier Danny Williams expressing
the Town’s optimism for future growth and success of Sir Richard Squires
Memorial Park now that significant work has been carried out on the access road
to the park and to the park facilities.
| Financial |
Resolution 008-094: Rideout/Alexander
Resolved that the Town pay the accounts presented for payment as funds allow.
4 for, 0 opposed, carried.
The following application from Rideout’s Dairy Inc. was left as the last
business of the meeting so Councillor Rideout retired from the meeting at this
time.
Resolution 008-095: Alexander/Chaffey
Resolved that the application from Rideout’s Dairy Inc. be approved for a garage
for the purpose of carrying out repairs to farm equipment.
3 for, 0 opposed, carried.
| CORRESPONDENCE |
From: Department of Government Services
Regarding: Sub Disposal System at 3 Poplar Crescent
From: Department of Municipal Affairs
Regarding: First Installment of Year 3 Allocation has been released as part of
Federal Gas Tax Rebate in the amount of $10,381.29; Provincial Solid Waste
Management Strategy (PSWMS)
From: Department of Tourism, Culture & Recreation
Regarding: The Town was unsuccessful in obtaining financial assistance under the
Community Capital Grants Program 2008/2009
From: Department of Environment and Conservation (Lands Branch)
Regarding: Cancellation Notice of agricultural lease 130067 - John Thomas and
Gloria White
From: Board of Commissioners of Pubic Utilities
Regarding: Petroleum Pricing Listings
From: Central Purchasing Authority
Regarding: Product Survey Sheets
From: Municipal Training and Development Corporation
Regarding: Property Assessment Process Workshop - Moving Forward. November 27th
in Deer Lake. Decision Any councillors wishing to and staff will attend.
From: Alliance for the Control of Tobacco
Regarding: Issues of tobacco control
From: Hiscock’s Service Station
Regarding: Reinstatement of garbage collection at Hiscock’s Viking Trail
location. Decision the contractor will be notified that collection of regular
garbage has been previously approved.
From: Rod Abbott
Regarding: Sale of municipal property at Veterans Drive. Decision The property
is leased as "community park’ use. Any sale would have to be by public process.
From: Deer Lake Christian Aid Committee
Regarding: The annual Christmas Dinner campaign. See resolution below
From: Stephan Hopkins Memorial Foundation
Regarding: Receipt for the donation made from proceeds of Community Fund Raiser
Resolution 008-096: Alexander/Chaffey
Resolved that the Town donate $25.00 to the Deer Lake Christian Aid to help fund
the annual Christmas Dinner campaign.
4 for, 0 opposed, carried.
| ADJOURNMENT |
Resolution 008-097: Alexander/Chaffey
3 for, 0 opposed, carried
Adjourned at 10:45 pm
Next meeting will be to review Budget and snow clearing policy issues and Gas
Tax Funding Project.
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