Town Council of the Town of Cormack

Minutes of Regular Meeting April 15, 2010

Present: Mayor Melvin Rideout Sr.

Deputy Mayor Anthony Alexander

Councillor Melvin J. Rideout

Absent with Regret: Councillor Vicki O’Leary

Councillor Kevin Hiscock

Also, Present: Acting Town Clerk, Tracey Hewitt

Town Clerk Manager, Cynthia Fry

Meeting called to order at 7:40pm

Resolution 010-142 Alexander/ Melvin J. Rideout 3 For, 0 Opposed, Carried

Resolved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 11, 2010 be adopted as presented.

DELEGATIONS

Mayor advised of fifteen minute policy to delegates.

1. Resident X addressed the council concerning refunding poll tax monies paid to the town in previous years prior to having an affidavit of ownership signed. The council informed the resident their policy did not refund monies paid in previous years due to the resident not informing council of his/her situation.

2. Edna Manuel - Relay for Life. Ms Manuel addressed the council about the Sixth Annual Relay for life taking place in Deer Lake on September 11^th.

3. Doug Sheppard - Doug addressed the council regarding the concerns of the Beautification Committee. Some of his concerns dealt with:

1. Replacing the entrance sign at the beginning of Cormack.

2. Erecting a directory sign at the day park.

3. Applying for green space

4. Upgrading the road at the day park.

5. Installation of anti litter signs

• Installation of trash cans at the post office boxes.

d. Wayne Woodman Jr. - Wayne approached the town about purchasing a farm and building a house outside the towns service area off Tamarack Drive. The council advised him of the town’s regulations concerning this matter. The council also advised him to seek further information from the Dept. of Agriculture for regulations in an area zoned for agriculture.

ADMINISTRATION:

Resolution 010-143 Rideout J./ Alexander 3 For, O opposed, carried

Resolved to ratify payments for Travel Claims for Mayor Rideout and Town Assistant Tracey Hewitt

Permits and Applications

From	Project	Decision
Aubrey Chaffey	Severance of Land	Deferred
Rene Companion	Willow Avenue	Deferred for further investigation
Winston Chapman	Taxi Rates	Deferred
Garrie Simmons	Application for Willow Ave.	Approved
NCL Holdings	Crown Lands	Approved

Resolution 010-145 Alexander/Rideout J., 3 For, 0 Opposed, carried

Resolved to approve the permit application for the purchase of land at Willow Avenue submitted by Mr. Garrie Simmons.

Resolution 010-146 Alexander / Rideout J., 3 For, O Opposed, carried

Resolved to approve the permit application for crown land submitted by NCL Holdings. A Map was submitted to Town of location.

Financial

(Reports copied and disbursed to councillors)

Fire Department

Resolution 010-147 Alexander / Rideout J. 3 For, 0 Opposed, Carried

Resolved to reimburse the Fire Department for expenses for 2009 for the amount of Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Six Dollars and seventy four cents ($4686.74). An advancement of Two Thousand Dollars will be granted

The bank balance for the fire department was presented by Councillor Rideout for the amount of Ten Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Two Dollars ( $10,352.00)

Resource Centre

Resolution 010-148 Alexander/ Rideout J.3 For, 0 Opposed, carried

Resolved to accept the quote submitted by Wallace Decker to refinish the floors in the Community Centre, upstairs and downstairs.

Public Works

Resolution 010-149 Rideout J./ Alexander 3For, 0 opposed, carried.

Resolved to purchase salt and sand from the Department of Transportation for the fall of 2010.

The council requested the Dept. Of Transportation be contacted about having the brush cut along the right of way of Veterans Drive.

Accounts Payable

Resolution 010-150 Alexander / Rideout J. 3 For, 0 Opposed, carried

Resolved to pay accounts payable as funds become available.

Resolution 010-151 Alexander/ Rideout J. 3 For, 0 Opposed, carried

Resolved that the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 20, 2010 be adopted as presented.

Resolution 010-152 Alexander/ Rideout J. 3 For, 0 Opposed, carried

Resolved to donate Forty Dollars ( $ 40.00) to Xavier Junior High School for their yearbook.

Adjournment

Resolution 010-153 Alexander/ Rideout J. 3 For, 0 Opposed, Carried

Resolved to adjourn the meeting at 11:40pm.