Council Minutes
January 10, 2002
A meeting of the Town of Yarmouth was held on Thursday, January 10, 2002.CALL TO ORDER
The Deputy Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. with the playing of O'Canada.
RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
Mayor Charles Crosby
Deputy Mayor Hood advised the Mayor was away visiting family in the United States. He acknowledged and thanked the public and MLA, Richard Hurlburt for attending the Public Hearing regarding the proposed Correctional Centre.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY Councillor Dares, SECONDED BY Councillor Pink to approve the Agenda with the additions.
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED BY Councillor Dares, SECONDED BY Councillor Pink that the following minutes be approved as circulated:
MOTION CARRIED
PRESENTATION
Alan Harris/Melanie Ellis requested $2,500.00, from Council, in support of opening and maintaining office space for "Yarmouth People First." (See attached Appendix "A")
Deputy Mayor Hood advised this request would be referred to budget deliberations for consideration and thanked them for their presentation.
BUSINESS ARISING
SMOKING BY-LAW
The Town Solicitor reviewed his findings and advised there are no existing by-laws prohibiting smoking in areas such as sidewalks and noted there would be an issue of enforcing such a by-law.
MOVED BY Councilor Pink, SECONDED BY Councilor Strickland that the Solicitor be instructed to draft a by-law to prohibit smoking in front of the high school.
MOVED BY Councilor Pink to amend this motion to prohibit smoking on both sides of Parade Street, Seminary Street, Collins Street, Brunswick Street, Grand Street, and School Street.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
MOVED BY Councilor Pink, SECONDED BY Councilor Dares that the Solicitor be instructed to draft a by-law to prohibit smoking on both sides of Parade Street, Seminary Street, Collins Street, Brunswick Street, Grand Street, and School Street
AMENDED MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION DAVE WHITING RE: STREETS & SIDEWALKS BY-LAW
Correspondence from Dave Whiting regarding the Town's Street and Sidewalk By-law was considered.
MOVED BY Councilor Pink, SECONDED BY Councilor Dares the letter received from Dave Whiting regarding the Town's Street and Sidewalk By-law be placed on file for future reference.
MOTION CARRIED
STANLEY OGDEN REQUEST
Correspondence from Stanley Ogden requesting to purchase property owned by the Town and located at 25 Moody's Lane directly behind the Academy, building was considered.
MOVED BY Councilor Pink, SECONDED BY Councilor Boudreau that a written invitation be extended to the adjoining property owners of 25 Moody's Lane advising that the Town would be prepared to receive sealed tenders for the purchase of the property, however, after opening and consideration of any tender, would decide whether or not to proceed with the sale, noting that any tender need not necessarily be accepted.
MOTION CARRIED
NATIONAL FLAG OF CANADA DAY
Correspondence from Gabrielle Verri, Department of Canadian Heritage, requesting February 15, 2002 be proclaimed as National Flag Day, was considered.
MOVED BY Councilor Dares, SECONDED BY Councilor Boudreau that the Town of Yarmouth proclaim February 15, 2002 as National Flag Day and host a flag raising ceremony.
MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS STANDING COMMITTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE
Councilor Pink reported there will be an upcoming Finance Committee meeting in the near future.
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The following motions resulted from recommendations from the Public Hearing held January 10, 2002:
MOVED BY Councilor Judge, SECONDED BY Councilor Pink to amend the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law to incorporate architecturally sensitive area requirements over the Collins Heritage Conservation District.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY Councilor Judge, SECONDED BY Councilor Pink to amend the Land Use By-law in particular Part 25.1 by inserting "Government Institutional Facilities" as a use permitted within the Institutional (I-1) zone and concurrently amend the Zoning Map, Schedule "A", thereby rezoning 227 Forest Street (PID 90217449) and 23 Haley Road (PID 91217373) from Residential Holding (R-H) and Low Density Residential (R-1) to Institutional (I-1).
MOTION CARRIED
YARMOUTH WATER UTILITY
Deputy Mayor Hood advised Council was awaiting approval regarding the Water Treatment project.
MOVED BY Councilor Pink, SECONDED BY Councilor Strickland that correspondence be forwarded to Robert Thibault, MP regarding the approval of the Water Treatment project by the Federal Government, noting it has the approval of the Town and Provincial Government.
MOTION CARRIED
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Councilor Boudreau advised he would bring the concerns regarding storing air packs and the requirement of spray stands, lockers, showers, etc. to the next meeting of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
OTHER COMMITTEES
EXHIBITION PARK MANAGEMENT BOARD
It was noted the Steering Committee met to address deficiencies at the Mariners Centre with the priority being the elevator. Also, Skate Yarmouth has advanced $700,000 as part of their funding requirement with the indication that another $100,000 will be forthcoming.
SOUTH WEST SHORE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Councillor Boudreau advised that Rod Rose was appointed to the Port Authority. STAFF
TRAFFIC STUDIES
IT WAS AGREED to hold a special council meeting on February 11, 2002 to discuss the Traffic Studies, parking, etc.
IN CAMERA SESSION
Council adjourned to meet "In Camera" at 8:50 p.m. to deal with personnel issues.
CALL TO ORDER
Council resumed the regular meeting at 9:20 p.m.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
The following motions resulted from the "In Camera" session:
MOVED BY Councilor Pink, SECONDED BY Councilor Strickland that Cam Bishop be appointed to the Hospital Charitable Foundation and Rev. Bradley S. Pass be appointed to the Harbourside Lodge & Tidal View Committees.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY Councilor Pink, SECONDED BY Councilor Strickland that Mayor Crosby, Councilor Pink, Councilor Boudreau and Roger King be appointed to the Industrial Commission.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY Councilor Pink, SECONDED BY Councilor Strickland that Carl Doty be appointed to the Port Authority.
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF INVOICES
MOVED BY Councilor Pink, SECONDED BY Councilor Dares the invoices, as approved by the individual chairs, be authorized for payment.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
IT WAS AGREED the next meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2002 (special meeting) and February 14, 2002 for the regular meeting.
ADJOURN
The Meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
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MAYOR
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER