Council Minutes
July 11, 2002
A meeting of the Town of Yarmouth was held on Thursday, July 11, 2002CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. with the playing of O'Canada.
RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
REGRETS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IT WAS AGREED to approve the Agenda with the following additions:
8. A. f) HOPE -- Letter of Support
9. A. 2) Public Works Committee
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED BY Councillor Strickland, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares that the minutes of the two Public Hearings and regular Council meeting, June 13, 2002, and the Special Council meeting, June 28, 2002 be approved as circulated.
MOTION CARRIED
PRESENTATION
GILDA SURETTE -- STUDY TOUR OF IRELAND
Gilda Surette, representative, Nova Scotia Community College, Burridge Campus, advised she had completed a study tour of Ireland. During her visit she presented the Mayor of Dunleary with a Town of Yarmouth lapel pin. The Mayor, in turn, asked that she present Mayor Crosby with a lapel pin from Dunleary.
Mayor Crosby thanked Ms. Surette for representing Yarmouth in Ireland and for her presentation.
OMG ATLANTIC - PUBLIC RECYCLING UNITS
Jeff Clements and Rob Assels, OMG Atlantic, gave a presentation on Public Recycling Units. (Appendix A)
IT WAS AGREED to refer the request to provide the Town of Yarmouth with public recycling units to the Planning Department.
BUSINESS ARISING
DEED TRANSFER TAX -- 2ND READING
Consideration was given for the 2nd Reading of the Deed Transfer Tax. (Appendix B)
The Solicitor advised he had concerns relating to the wording regarding the definition of "value" vs. the "sale price".
There was one written submission against the proposed Deed Transfer Tax.
MOVED BY Councillor Pink, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares that the CAO and Solicitor review the proposed Deed Transfer Tax and make a recommendation to Council at its next meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION
REQUEST FOR SPACE - H. D. MACLEOD TRAVEL AGENCY LTD.
Correspondence from MacLeod Travel requesting the availability of space in the lower part of the Town Hall for rent, was considered.
MOVED BY Councillor Boudreau, seconded by Councillor Strickland that as these are exceptional circumstances and as it provides a community service, H. D. MacLeod Travel Agency, as a last resort, can rent the space in the lower part of the Town Hall, subject to negotiating an acceptable rate of rental.
MOTION CARRIED
Editor's Note: There were three nay votes.
DEBENTURE DEBT - NS MUNICIPAL FINANCE CORPORATION
Further to a financial commitment with the Nova Scotia Municipal Finance Corporation regarding a Debenture Debt,
MOVED BY Councillor Pink, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares that a resolution to provide for the re-financing of the balance due on Debenture issue #92-A-1 in the amount of $1,595,000 be approved. (Appendix C)
MOTION CARRIED
FINANCIAL SUBSIDY REQUEST - YARMOUTH AIRPORT COMMISSION
AIR CARGO TERMINAL
Correspondence from the Yarmouth Airport Commission requesting a financial subsidy was considered.
MOVED BY Councillor Strickland, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares the financial subsidy request from the Yarmouth Airport Commission be referred to the Finance Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Correspondence from Dr. B. N. Shetty, requesting the Town install traffic lights at the corner of Main and Vancouver Streets, was considered.
MOVED BY Councillor Pink, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares the request for traffic lights at the corner of Main and Vancouver Streets be referred to the Traffic Authority and dealt with at a special meeting of Council scheduled for June 17, 2002.
MOTION CARRIED
COST SHARING - STARR'S ROAD
Correspondence from The Honourable Ronald S. Russell, Minister of Transportation and Public Works advised Council the request for cost sharing to improve a section of Starr's Road was denied. However, Minister Russell recommended Council apply under the Federal Infrastructure Program.
IT WAS AGREED to refer the matter of cost sharing on the Starr's Road project to the next Council meeting.
NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY SERVICES
Correspondence received from Gordon MacPherson, Community Services, regarding 3 Trinity Place was discussed.
MOVED BY Councillor Strickland, SECONDED BY Councillor Boudreau to refer the correspondence from Gordon MacPherson, Community services, regarding 3 Trinity Place to the CAO for further investigation.
MOTION CARRIED
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & LABOUR
Concerns were raised regarding correspondence from the Department of Environment & Labour regarding Solid Waste Landfill Guidelines.
Mayor Crosby advised issues with WasteCheck, the Landfill, etc. were being addressed.
YARMOUTH AREA INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION -- STOCKPILE MATERIALS
A copy of correspondence from Arthur MacDonald, Town Planner, regarding the application to stockpile materials by development agreement to the Yarmouth Area Industrial Commission, was reviewed.
Questions were raised regarding a Public Hearing for this application and Council was assured there would be a Public Hearing prior to any decision on this matter.
GENERAL PRACTITIONERS INCENTIVE PACKAGES
Councillor Strickland provided Council with an update regarding the General Practitioners Incentive Packages.
IT WAS AGREED to refer the correspondence from Anthony Muise regarding the General Practitioners Incentive Packages to the next Council meeting.
STANDING COMMITTEES
PUBLIC WORKS
BULK WOOD GRINDING AND ASPHALT SHINGLE GRINDING
Invited tenders were requested from four contractors in the province for grinding bulk waste wood and asphalt shingles at the Hardscratch Road Landfill Site. Two responses were received. After reviewing the results, it was recommended that the contract be awarded to the lowest tenderer, Verboom Grinders Ltd., in the amount of $28,875.00 + HST.
MOVED BY Councillor Dares, SECONDED BY Councillor Pink the contract for Bulk Wood Grinding Bulk Waste Wood and Asphalt Shingles at the Hardscratch Road Landfill Site be awarded to the lowest tenderer, Verboom Grinders Ltd. in the amount of $28,875.00 + HST.
MOTION CARRIED
GRANULAR MATERIALS TENDER - 2002 SEASON
Invited tenders were requested from three suppliers for the supply of granular materials for the 2002 construction season. Two responses were received. After reviewing the tenders, it was recommended that the tender be awarded to LaFarge Canada Inc. for 3/8" pea stone and winter sand, and Aberdeen Paving Ltd. for type 1, type 2 and 1" clear stone. Type 1 and type 2 granulars were tested by an independent materials testing firm. Type 1 granular from LaFarge Canada did not meet the required specifications, and thus it was recommended that type 1 be purchased from Aberdeen Paving Ltd.
MOVED BY Councillor Dares, SECONDED BY Councillor Strickland that the granular materials tender for the 2002 season be awarded to LaFarge Canada Inc. for 3/8" pea stone and winter sand, and Aberdeen Paving Ltd. for type 1, type 2 and 1" clear stone.
MOTION CARRIED
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Councillor Judge read the following recommendation from the Public Hearing of July 11, 2002:
MOVED BY Councillor Judge, SECONDED BY Councillor Pink that an amendment to the Municipal Planning Strategy, in particular the Generalized Future Land Use Map, by redesignating 10 Parade Street from Residential to Central Business District and concurrently an amendment to the Land Use By-law, in particular the Zoning Map, Schedule "A", thereby rezoning 10 Parade Street from Low Density Residential (R-1) to Downtown Commercial (C-1), be approved. (Appendix D)
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY Councillor Judge, SECONDED BY Councillor Boudreau that an amendment to the Municipal Planning Strategy, in particular the Generalized Future Land Use Map, by redesignating a portion of 6 Thurston Street from Residential to Central Business District and concurrently an amendment to the Land Use By-law, in particular the Zoning Map, Schedule "A", thereby rezoning a portion of 6 Thurston Street from Low Density Residential (R-1) to Downtown Commercial (C-1), be approved. (Appendix E)
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY Councillor Judge, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares that an amendment to the Land Use By-law, in particular the Zoning Map, Schedule "A", thereby rezoning lands formerly known as 217 Pleasant Street from Low Density Residential (R-1) to Institutional (I-1), be approved. (Appendix F)
MOTION CARRIED
YARMOUTH WATER UTILITY
Regarding recent drinking water level concerns, Deputy Mayor Hood advised the risk to the general public was very low and encouraged the public to continue to consume drinking water. He advised the Water Treatment Plant, Phase 2 was underway and provincial standards should be met within a year. He noted water rates would be going up this year to compensate for costs for new Water Treatment Plant. JOINT HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Councillor Dares advised the Joint Heritage Advisory Committee requested that Zion United Baptist Church at 27 Parade Street be recommended as a Heritage Property.
MOVED BY Councillor Dares, SECONDED BY Councillor Pink that the request for Zion United Baptist Church at 27 Parade Street be recommended as a Heritage Property, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
Councillor Dares also advised that Linda Campbell, Joint Heritage Coordinator, be recommended to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Provincial Heritage Property Owners' Association of Nova Scotia and to attend meetings.
MOVED BY Councillor Dares, SECONDED BY Councillor Judge that the request for Linda Campbell, Joint Heritage Coordinator, to become a member of the Board of Directors of the Provincial Heritage Property Owners' Association of Nova Scotia and to attend their meetings, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
JOINT LEISURE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Councillor Dares provided an update on the Lake Milo Boat Club.
HOPE - REQUEST FOR LETTER OF SUPPORT
Correspondence from Eleanor Cottreau, Coordinator of HOPE, requesting a letter of support in applying for a grant to promote their transportation service was considered.
MOVED BY Councillor Judge, SECONDED BY Councillor Boudreau that the request for a letter of support from HOPE, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
OTHER COMMITTEES
WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Crosby commented on Lt. Governor Myra Freeman's visit. Special mention was made with regard to the waterfront, Frost Park and the friendliness of the Town's residents.
OLD BUSINESS
PURCHASING POLICY
Correspondence regarding the current tendering process was circulated.
IT WAS AGREED to refer the Purchasing Policy to the next meeting of Council.
APPROVAL OF INVOICES
MOVED BY Councillor Judge, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares that invoices, as approved by the individual chairs, be authorized for payment.
MOTION CARRIED
WESTERN COUNTIES REGIONAL LIBRARY
Councillor Boudreau commented on the recent "Adopt a Book Campaign" at the Western Counties Regional Library. He informed Council of another fund raiser where donors who contributed $100 or more could have their names embroidered on a quilt being made by a seniors group from Arcadia.
MOVED BY Councillor Boudreau, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares that a donation from the Town Council in the amount of $100 for the Western Counties Regional Library, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
IT WAS AGREED the next meeting be scheduled for August 8, 2002.
ADJOURN
The Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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MAYOR
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER