Council Minutes

September 11, 2003

A meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Yarmouth was held on Thursday, September 11, 2003.

CALL TO ORDER

The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:32 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:

9. A. j) Heating Fuel Rebate

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOVED BY Councillor Boudreau, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares, that the minutes of August 14, 2003 (Public Hearing and Regular meeting), be approved as circulated.

MOTION CARRIED

DELEGATIONG

CECIL ROY, KOREAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION

Mayor Crosby welcomed Mr. Cecil Roy, Korean Veterans Association.

Mr. Cecil Roy expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Town of Yarmouth for their donation of land and money for the Korean Veterans Memorial at the corner of Parade and Pleasant Street. He also thanked the people of Yarmouth for helping the Association raise funds for the memorial and extended thanks to the Sweeney family who gave the land to the Town of Yarmouth.

Councillor Judge thanked Mr. Roy for his part in the Korean Veterans memorial.

Mayor Crosby, on behalf of Council and the citizens of Yarmouth, thanked Mr. Roy for his efforts and the efforts of the community.

CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION

Correspondence from Steve Chapman, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, welcoming comments regarding a draft agreement on the environmental assessment panel review process for the proposed Whites Point Quarry and Marine Terminal in Digby County, was considered.

MOVED BY Deputy Mayor Hood, SECONDED BY Councillor Strickland the correspondence from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency be placed on file for future reference.

MOTION CARRIED

STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE COMMITTEE

IT WAS AGREED items on the agenda referring to the Finance Committee be referred to the Finance Committee. PUBLIC WORKS

CUPE

A recommendation from the CAO regarding CUPE salary rates and classifications was considered.

MOVED BY Deputy Mayor Hood, SECONDED BY Councillor Strickland that the recommendation from the CAO regarding CUPE salary rates and classifications be approved.

MOTION CARRIED

REPLACEMENT OF VEHICLE

A recommendation from the CAO regarding the purchase of a 4 X 4 extended cab compact pickup from Motor Mart Ltd, in the amount of $25,000 plus HST, lowest of three bids, was considered.

MOVED BY Deputy Mayor Hood, SECONDED BY Councillor Strickland the recommendation to purchase a 4 X 4 extended cab compact pickup from Motor Mart Ltd, in the amount of $25,000 plus HST, lowest of three bids, be approved.

MOTION CARRIED

DEMOLITION OF PROPERTIES

HUBERT BRUSH CENTRE

Direction was requested regarding the Hubert Brush Centre.

MOVED BY Deputy Mayor Hood, SECONDED BY Councillor Strickland that upon completion of the legal work, staff be authorized to demolish the Hubert Brush Centre.

MOTION CARRIED

DANNY MACISAAC PROPERTY

Direction was requested regarding property recently acquired by the Town from Danny MacIsaac in the South End.

MOVED BY Deputy Mayor Hood, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares that Council authorize staff to take the necessary steps to demolish the property recently acquired by the Town from Danny MacIsaac.

MOTION CARRIED

PURCHASE OF PROPERTY

Direction was requested regarding an additional property being acquired by the Town in the South End.

MOVED BY Deputy Mayor Hood, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares that once legal proceedings are complete, staff be authorized to take the necessary steps to demolish the property in the South End.

MOTION CARRIED

STREET LIGHTS

PLACID COURT

A request to install a street light on Placid Court was considered.

MOVED BY Councillor Strickland, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares that staff be authorized to proceed with the installation of a street light on Placid Court.

MOTION CARRIED

COTTAGE LANE

A request to install a street light on Cottage Lane was considered.

MOVED BY Deputy Mayor Hood, SECONDED BY Councillor Strickland to defer the request for the installation of a street light on Cottage Lane to the next Council meeting.

MOTION CARRIED

PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Councillor Judge brought forward the following recommendations from the Planning Advisory Committee and Public Hearing:

MOVED BY Councillor Judge, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares, to amend the Municipal Planing Strategy and Land Use By-law to regulate outdoor furnaces through the Land Use By-law as outlined in the Planer's report. (Appendix A)

MOVED BY Councillor Judge, SECONDED BY Councillor Strickland to amend the Municipal Planning Strategy, in particular Policy 2.2.14 to enable General Commercial ( C - 2 ) zoned properties to be rezoned to Medium Density Residential ( R - 2 ) as outlined in the Planner's report. (Appendix B)

MOTION CARRIED

MOVED BY Councillor Judge, SECONDED BY Councillor Strickland to amend the Municipal Planing Strategy and Land Use By-law to implement standards for drive-thrus as outlined in the Planner's report. (Appendix C)

MOTION CARRIED

MOVED BY Councillor Judge, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares to amend the Municipal Planning Strategy, in particular Policy 6.13 (A) & (B) and concurrently amend the Land Use By-law, in particular 5.6 in order to ensure that residential minimum lot area and frontage requirements are maintained as outlined in the Planer's report. (Appendix D)

MOTION CARRIED

MOVED BY Councillor Judge, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares to amend the Municipal Planing Strategy and Land Use By-law by undertaking a house cleaning amendment to exclude new bulk petroleum storage facilities from the Waterfront Industrial ( M - 2 ) zone as outlined in the Planner's report. (Appendix E)

MOTION CARRIED

WATER UTILITY

Deputy Mayor Hood advised the treatment plant has been up and running for about three months and a tour of the facility was being organized.

LEISURE SERVICES

Councillor Boudreau advised the Leisure Services Committee met on Wednesday, September 3. He advised that Vincent Forrestall had replaced Danielle Amirault as Community and Recreation Developer.

Councillor Boudreau expressed the concern of the Committee relating to the lighting at Veterans Field. He advised the Committee was looking at taking out the lights due to the cost of replacements throughout the winter. Concerns were also expressed regarding the height of the lights and they hoped to phase in larger poles to ratify this problem.

Councillor Boudreau advised the Milo Boat Club has been very successful this season.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Councillor Boudreau advised the Occupational Health and Safety Committee met on Wednesday, September 3, 2003. He advised the Committee reviewed a safety hazard at the Landfill which has now been rectified. The next meeting is December 3, 2003.

HEATING FUEL REBATE

Councillor Strickland raised concerns regarding the cost or heating fuel.

MOVED BY Councillor Strickland, SECONDED BY Councillor Judge that Council request the provincial government implement a program which increases the current rebate from $50 to $100 to those who qualify.

MOTION CARRIED

OTHER COMMITTEES

WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Deputy Mayor Hood advised that due to the high tender for the next phase of the Waterfront Development project the Committee would be looking at options at their next meeting. He advised the Committee would like to remain within the perimeter of the original plan.

MARINERS CENTRE

Deputy Mayor Hood referred to correspondence received from Mariners Centre regarding the roadway between the Zamboni Room and the Anthony Pavilion.

MOVED BY Deputy Mayor Hood, SECONDED BY Councillor Boudreau the correspondence from Mariners Centre regarding a roadway between the Zamboni Room and the Anthony Pavilion be referred to the Finance Committee.

MOTION CARRIED

PORT OF YARMOUTH

Mayor Crosby advised the Port of Yarmouth is working on arrangements to attend a meeting in the United States regarding the security issue.

STAFF REPORTS

VETERANS STATUS

Councillor Dares brought forward a request from Ken Kelly, Fire Chief, requesting Veterans Status for Adele Robicheau and Millie Jacobson.

MOVED BY Councillor Dares, SECONDED BY Councillor Boudreau that Veterans Status be granted to Adele Robicheau and Millie Jacobson.

MOTION CARRIED

Mayor Crosby thanked the Yarmouth Fire Department for their actions and the numerous services they provide to the communities.

CONGRATULATIONS/JOEY SURETTE

Mayor Crosby introduced Joey Surette and congratulated him for his achievements. Mr. Surette displayed his medals to Council and the public.

APPROVAL OF INVOICES

MOVED BY Councillor Strickland, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares, that the invoices as approved by the various chairs be authorized for payment.

ADJOURN

On motion, meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

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MAYOR

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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER