Council Minutes
September 9, 2004
A meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Yarmouth was held on Thursday, September 9th, 2004, in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, Yarmouth, N. S.
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the playing of O= Canada.
RECORD OF ATTENDANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY Councillor Strickland, SECONDED BY Councillor Pink that the agenda be approved with the following additions:
8.A.b) Community Liaison Committee - Compost Facility
(Councillor Boudreau)
10.a) Airport (Deputy Mayor Hood)
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED BY Councillor Strickland, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares that the minutes of August 12th, 2004, (Finance & Council), be approved with the following amendment:
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MOTION CARRIED
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BUSINESS ARISING
AMENDMENT TO SEWER BY-LAW - 2nd Reading
MOVED BY Councillor Pink, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares, that the second reading of the Amendment to the Sewer Connection By-law (No. 9) be approved. (Appendix A)
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION
MARC BOUDREAU/COUNCILLOR JUDGE RE VANDALISM
Correspondence from Marc Boudreau and Murray Judge regarding vandalism in the downtown area was considered. A number of complaints have been received regarding vandalism, dogs, etc. in the downtown core. It was agreed that the downtown business owners, Downtown Development Corporation and the R.C.M.P. work together to devise a plan of action. Following considerable discussion, it was agreed the C.A.O. would discuss this matter with Dave Whiting and bring forward suggestions. Deputy Mayor Hood will also bring a report to Council following the Downtown Development Corporation meeting.
COUNCILLOR JUDGE RE STARR= S ROAD BARRIER
Correspondence from Councillor Judge regarding the possibility of erecting a barrier or buffer along properties affected by the building activity north of Starr= s Road was considered. Councillor Judge advised he has received suggestions that the Town either contribute to the cost of individual property owners to shield themselves from the effects of the development by building fences or planting trees or undertake, in consultation with affected property owners and stakeholders, the construction of a barrier system.
MOVED BY Councillor Pink, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares, that the correspondence regarding a barrier or buffer along properties affected by the building activity north of Starrs Road be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee and Planner for their input, with a report to be brought back to Council.
MOTION CARRIED
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YARMOUTH HEALTH CLINIC ACTION GROUP
Correspondence from the Yarmouth Health Clinic Action Group requesting a letter of support for the project to establish a medical clinic in Yarmouth to improve local health care delivery was considered.
MOVED BY Councillor Pink, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares, that a letter of support be forwarded to the Yarmouth Health Clinic Action Group Yarmouth.
MOTION CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
RICHIE COTTON RE UNSM NOMINATION
Correspondence was circulated from Richie Cotton in which he advised he would be offering as a candidate for the position of Vice-President Secretary Treasurer to be nominated from the floor. Mayor Crosby advised the executive will be dealing with this matter.
REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS
TENDER - WATERFRONT SIDEWALK CONCRETE PAVER MAINTENANCE
The C.A.O. advised invited tenders were requested from four local contractors for the removal and reinstallation of concrete pavers on sections of the Water Street sidewalk.
MOVED BY Councillor Boudreau, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares, that the contract for the removal and reinstallation of concrete pavers on sections of the Water Street sidewalk be awarded to the lowest tender, King= s Interlock & Landscape Construction, in the amount of $23.47 per square meter.
MOTION CARRIED
TENDER - HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR
The C.A.O. also advised invited tenders were requested from five equipment dealers for a 20-tonne track-type hydraulic excavator.
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MOVED BY Councillor Dares, SECONDED BY Councillor Boudreau, that the Town of Yarmouth purchase a new 20-tonne track-type hydraulic excavator based upon the total cost bid option from the dealer, Atlantic Tractors & Equipment, with the overall lowest net cost of $130,327.00 plus HST, with the net cost including the up-front purchase cost plus the guaranteed maximum repair cost less the guaranteed minimum repurchase price.
MOTION CARRIED
COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE
Councillor Boudreau advised the Community Liaison Committee had met on
July 14th and September 8th, and a newsletter has been circulated to those property owners neighbouring the compost facility. He advised all is progressing well.
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
It was agreed to defer the recommendations from the Planning Advisory Committee to the next meeting of Council to allow for additional time to review the recommendations.
LEISURE SERVICES REPORT
Councillor Strickland reviewed the Leisure Services Report. Discussion took place regarding the soccer field at Meadowfields Community School as well as various other soccer fields in use in the Yarmouth area.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Boudreau advised the Chair of the Committee, Russell Allen, had stepped down and Anthony Pleasant was appointed the new Chair. He noted the next meeting of the Committee would be December 1st, 2004, at the Public Works building.
YARMOUTH COUNTY TOURIST ASSOCIATION
In response to questions, Councillor Strickland advised that the Administrator of the Tourist Association had resigned and the process of advertising for the position has begun.
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OLD BUSINESS
DRAFT BY-LAW - MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS LEVY
MOVED BY Councillor Pink, SECONDED BY Councillor Dares, that the C.A.O. be authorized to request MLA Richard Hurlburt to propose a Private Members Bill authorizing the Town of Yarmouth to draft a By-law Respecting Marketing and Promotions Levy.
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
AIRPORT
Deputy Mayor Hood reported on the situation at the Yarmouth Airport.
STAFF REPORTS
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DINNER
The C.A.O. advised Council that the Employee Recognition Dinner will be held at the Mariners Centre on September 20th, 2004, and encouraged Councillors to attend.
HALLOWE= EN
The C.A.O. advised that Hallowe= en falls on a Sunday this year and advised some communities are considering scheduling it on Saturday.
MOVED BY Councillor Dares, SECONDED BY Councillor Boudreau, that the Mayor be authorized to move the celebration of Hallowe= en to Saturday night and that the neighbouring municipalities be advised of Council= s decision.
MOTION CARRIED
NOVEMBER COUNCIL MEETING
The C.A.O. advised the November regular meeting of Council will be falling on Remembrance Day.
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It was agreed to leave the rescheduling of the meeting at the discretion of the C.A.O. and the Mayor.
WASTE CHECK MEETING
Councillor Dares advised there is a meeting of the Waste Check Committee on Monday, September 13th, 2004, which would conflict with an official announcement.
APPROVAL OF THE INVOICES
MOVED BY Councillor Dares, SECONDED BY Councillor Strickland, that the invoices as approved by the various chairpersons be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
IT WAS AGREED the next regular meeting would be scheduled for October 14th, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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MAYOR
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER