Town Council of the Town of Cormack
Minutes of Regular Meeting July,14 2009
Present: Mayor Warwick Hewitt
Deputy Mayor Anthony Alexander
Councillor Melvin Rideout
Absent With Regrets: Councillor Aubrey Chaffey
Also, Present: Acting Town Clerk Tracey Hewitt
Meeting called to order at 7:30pm
Sarah Spence attended the meeting to discuss with the council the progress being made with the Integrated Community Substainability Plan. The council was asked to input their ideas for the plan and inform of the things they would like to see in the document. Future plans and ideas were given to Sarah pertaining to infrastructure of the community.
Constable Dean Hide attended to the meeting to discuss concerns of the council regarding speeding throughout the community. It was decided that there should be more patrols of the town.
Confirmation of Minutes
Resolution 009-055 Alexander / Rideout 3 For/ 0 Opposed
Resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 11, 2009 are adopted as presented.
Administration
Resolution 009-056 Alexander / Chaffey 4 For/ 0 Opposed
Resolved that two members of council and Tracey Hewitt, Acting Town Clerk , attend the MNL Convention on November 4th to the 7th, 2009 in Gander. The two members of council will be determined by the upcoming election.
Fire Department
Permit Applications
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Form and details |
Project |
Decision |
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Rouse Brake |
Erect a Shed |
Approved |
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Ernest McKenzie |
Repair House to use as a storage shed |
Approved |
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Clyde Davis |
Private Use of Sawmill |
Approved |
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Allan Thomas |
Renovations To Dwelling |
Approved |
|
Mary Hiscock |
Renovations to Dwelling |
Approved |
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Albert Brake |
Renovations to Dwelling |
Approved |
|
Charlie White |
Subdivision |
Approved |
Permits and Inspections
Resolution 009-057 Alexander / Rideout 3 For, 0 Opposed
Resolved that the permits from Rouse Brake, Ernest McKenzie, Clyde Davis, and Charlie White be approved. The approval of the permits for Allan Thomas, Mary Hiscock, and Albert Brake were ratified.
Financial
(Reports copied and disbursed to councillors)Accounts Payable
2. Cormack Recreation
Resolution 009-058 Rideout / Alexander 3 For, 0 Opposed
Resolved to pay Accounts Payable as funds become available.
Resolution 009-059 Alexander / Rideout 3 For / 0 Opposed
Resolved to purchase Event Tents requested by the Cormack Recreation in the amount of $983.00.
Resolution 009-060 Alexander / Rideout 3 For/ 0 Opposed
Resolved to write off the account of resident x due to exemption by their 2008 Income Tax Return.
CORRESPONDENCE
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From |
Regarding |
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Dept. Of Transportation |
Response to Letter Concerning New Intersection |
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Natural Resources |
2009 Balsam Fir Program |
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Youth Ventures |
Exemption of Business Tax |
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Municipal Assessment |
Boundary of Cormack |
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Cormack Beautification Committee |
Long Term Goals |
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Douglas Sheppard |
Blind Hill |
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CUPW STTP |
Public Post Offices and Rural Delivery |
|
Resident X |
Financial Assistance |
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Daffodil Place |
Certificate of Appreciation |
Public Works
Pickup Truck
Lawnmower and Playground paint
Resolution 009-061 Rideout / Alexander 3For / 0 opposed
Resolved to spend up to the amount of $ 5000.00 for a new pickup truck for the town.
Resolution 009-062 Alexander/ Rideout 3 For / 0 opposed
Resolved to purchase a new lawnmower and paint for the playground.
ARDAHC
Community Development
Recreation
Councillor Alexander asked to inquire about the Boating Safety Course. He suggested we look into the cost and interest of having a course take place at our Resource Centre.
Adjournment
Resolution 009-063 Alexander / Rideout 3 for, 0 opposed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20pm.