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Town of Cormack, Newfoundland
Regular Meeting
February 19, 2008
Present:
Mayor W. Hewitt
Deputy Mayor A. Alexander
Councillor M. Rideout
Councillor C. Pelley
Councillor A. Chaffey
Also Present: Town Clerk Manager, Cynthia Fry
The Meeting was called to order by the Mayor at approximately 7:45 P.M.
Resolution 08-016: Rideout/Alexander
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 20, 2007, January 10, 2008 and
the Special Meeting of January 24, 2008 are adopted as presented.
5 for, 0 opposed, carried.
|Administration|
Resolution 08-017: Pelley/Alexander
The following accounts were adjusted as uncollectable:
SMITW001 HUMBJ002
SMITH001 BALSG001
WESTCOO1 HISCL001
HILLS007 GIBBD001
|Permits and Inspections|
From: NL Snowmobile Federation
Application: Assessment Form for Crown Land Application, registration of
existing trails
Decision: no objection to the registration of trails indicated on sketch
From: James and Kathy Rogers
Application: to sever approximately 5.8 acres from property
Decision: see resolution
From: Hayes, Joseph
Application: to sever up to 5 acres from property for expansion of existing
cottage operation.
Decision: see resolution
From: Noel, Lee
Application: to sever relatively small area from property to increase
residential lot of Mr. Ethridge
Decision: see resolution
From: Boone, Rick
Application: to construct shed
Decision: see resolution
From: Hillier, Bert Jr.
Application: to construct shed
Decision: see resolution
From: Cullihall, Eugene
Application: to construct dwelling
Decision: see resolution
Resolution 08-018: Alexander/Chaffey
5 for, 0 opposed, carried
Resolved that the applications from Rick Boone, Bert Hillier Jr., and Eugene
Cullihall are approved under the town's development regulations. Approval is
given to Lee Noel's proposal as submitted, and Joseph Hayes' as proposed with a
condition attached that prior to processing the application, the town receives
written verification from Agnes Taylor who has an interest in the property, that
she has no objection to the proposal.
Deputy Mayor Alexander left the council chamber to allow discussion on the
matter of the Rogers' application to subdivide.
Resolution 08-019: Rideout/Chaffey
4 for, 0 opposed, carried.
Resolved that the subdivision of approximately 5.8 acres of land from be
approved as presented.
Deputy Mayor returned to council chamber.
|Fire Department|
Resolution 08-020: Alexander/Pelley
5 for, 0 opposed, carried
The following are confirmed as members of the Cormack Volunteer Fire Department:
Quinton Hiscock
Darrell Redlin
Ramsey Rose
Willis Luff
Derick White
Brian W. Spracklin
Resolution 08-021: Alexander/Rideout
5 for, 0 opposed, carried
It is resolved that the town will enter into a two year lease agreement for the
purpose of acquiring a new paging system for the fire department.
|ARDAHC|
Resolution 08-022 Alexander/Rideout
5 for, 0 opposed, carried.
Resolved to approve the purchase of 6 chairs, a computer desk and a cabinet for
the library room.
|CORRESPONDENCE etc|
From: Dept. of Finance
Regarding/ Comments: ‘Regional Demographic Profiles'
From: Dept. of Municipal Affairs
Regarding/ Comments: 1st Quarterly Grants requisitioned $2917
From: Govt. Purchasing Agency
Regarding/ Comments: Delegation of Authority as per Public Tendering Act;
Delegation resolved
From: Govt. Service Centre
Regarding/ Comments: Bacteriological water analysis of centre's well; water
tested as satisfactory. Permit to construct proposed sewage disposal system for
centre.
From: Carlson Consultants Limited
Regarding/ Comments: ARDAHC - disposal field system and water supply
From: Great Humber Joint Council
Regarding/ Comments: Feb 23rd meeting; no one able to attend
From: Atlantic Association of Community Business Development Corporations
Regarding/ Comments: Impact Portfolio
From: Municipal Assessment Agency
Regarding/ Comments:
1. Annual Report 2006 - 2007
2. Method in assessment of Bed and Breakfast operations; Town's business tax to
B&B's is by category ‘Home Based Business'
From: Municipalities NL
Regarding/ Comments: Annual Report 2006 - 2007; designation of communications
liaison
From: Child Find Newfoundland & Labrador
Regarding/ Comments: request for support; donation approved
From: Elwood Regional High School
Regarding/ Comments: request for support; donation approved
From: The Lung Association
Regarding/ Comments: request for support to ban smoking in cars with children;
council resolve support
From: Town of Howley
Regarding/ Comments: Seeking Support for road link; support resolved
From: Daniel's Harbour
Regarding/ Comments: a thank you to town for donation
From: West Coast Wellness
Regarding/ Comments: newsletter
Resolution 08-023: Alexander/Pelley
5 for, 0 opposed, carried
Resolved that the Town of Cormack delegate its authority to tender to the
Government Purchasing Agency for the items attached to delegation document.
Resolution 08-024: Alexander/Chaffey
5 for, 0 opposed, carried.
Resolved that a donation of $25.00 be made to each of:
Elwood Regional High School, and
Child Find NL.
Resolution 08-025: Pelley/Alexander
5 for, 0 opposed, carried.
Given that research has shown that children exposed to second-hand smoke are at
a higher risk for many health problems, and since the restricted space inside a
car compounds the danger from second hand smoke, the Town Council of Cormack
fully supports the campaign to ban smoking in cars with children .
Resolution 08-026: Alexander/Rideout
5 for, 0 opposed, carried
Resolved that the town give its support to the Town of Howley in its attempts to
have a road link developed between Howley and Buchans.
|FINANCIAL|
Resolution 08-027: Alexander/Rideout
5 for, 0 opposed, carried.
A& J Variety is not considered at this time.
Approval is given for payment of all accounts presented for payment for both the
ARDAHC account and town's general account.
Deputy Mayor Alexander left the room for deliberation on following.
Resolution 08-028: Pelley/Chaffey
4 for, 0 opposed, carried.
It is resolved that the Town pay the invoice from A & J Variety
Deputy Mayor Alexander returned to room.
Resolution 08-029: Alexander/Rideout
5 for, 0 opposed, carried
Meeting adjourned.
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