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The 21st meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Happy ValleyGoose Bay was held on October 26, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. and called to
order by Mayor Abbass.
Present:
Deputy Mayor George Andrews
Councillor Shawn Crann
Councillor Bill Mackey
Councillor Arlene Michelin
Councillor Brenda Way
Town Manager Wyman Jacque
Town Clerk Hayward Broomfield
Director of Economic Development Karen Wheeler
Recording Secretary Kathy Eddy
Regrets:
Mayor Leo Abbass (out of town)
Councillor Lidija Chubbs (sickness in family)
Deputy Mayor Andrews read the following Proclamations:
DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH
AND WORLD DIABETES DAY
WHEREAS,
Diabetes is a serious condition, and
WHEREAS,
more than 9 million Canadians live with diabetes or pre-diabetes, and
WHEREAS,
nearly one in four Canadians either has diabetes or pre-diabetes, and
WHEREAS,
more than 20 people are diagnosed with the disease every hour of
every day, and
WHEREAS,
the cost of diabetes in Canada is approximately $12.2 billion and is
expected to rise by another $4.7 billion by 2020, and
WHEREAS,
the Canadian Diabetes Association is focusing public attention on the
need for funds to lead the fight against diabetes by helping people with
diabetes live healthy lives while working to find a cure.
THEREFORE,
I, George Andrews, Deputy Mayor of Happy Valley-Goose Bay do
hereby proclaim the month of November 2010 as Diabetes Awareness
Month and November 14th, 2010 as World Diabetes Day in Happy
Valley-Goose Bay.
I call upon all citizens to combat this disease and its life-threatening
complications by familiarizing themselves with the diabetes warning
signs, making healthy lifestyle choices and by accessing the best
quality of care available to our citizens with diabetes.
Dated at Happy Valley-Goose Bay, this 26th day of October, 2010.
George Andrews
For Mayor Leo Abbass
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1.
a)
DELEGATION- Frank Russell
Mr. Russell addressed Council on behalf of CLEAN
regarding the Sewer Treatment Plant.
b)
DELEGATION- Clarice Rudkowski
Ms. Rudkowski addressed Council regarding the status
of the Sewer Treatment Plant.
c)
DELEGATION- Gerald Dyson
Mr. Dyson addressed Council regarding the
announcement of the Lower Churchill Hydroelectric
Project, the poor condition of some of the sidewalks in
Town and the declining caribou herd.
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA OF THE 21st MEETING
It was moved by Councillor Mackey seconded by
Councillor Michelin to adopt the agenda of the 21st
meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Happy
Valley-Goose Bay. Motion Carried unanimously.
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF the 20th MEETING
It was moved by Councillor Mackey seconded by
Councillor Way to approve the adoption of the minutes of
the 20th meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Motion Carried unanimously.
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ACTION REPORT
a)
Councillor Mackey queried the status of 6 (11) of the 20th
Minutes. Town Manager Wyman Jacque advised that
the area has been monitored and no amount of
excessive speeding was reported. Deputy Mayor
Andrews asked that Constable Sampson provide
Council with his report.
b)
Councillor Michelin queried the status of 6 (12) of the
20th Minutes. Town Manager Wyman Jacque advised
that a November meeting will be set up.
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c)
Deputy Mayor Andrews queried the status of 9 (13) of
the 17th Minutes. Town Manager Wyman Jacque to set
up a meeting.
d)
Deputy Mayor Andrews referred to 9 (10) of the 17th
Minutes and commented that he would like to see this
happen as scheduled.
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CORRESPONDENCE
There were 2 Incoming and 12 Outgoing letters in the
Council Package.
Deputy Mayor Andrews referred to Outgoing
Correspondence letter #1 and the need for this in the
local area.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE – Councillor Bill
Mackey
It was moved by Councillor Mackey seconded by
Councillor Michelin to approve the Municipal Services
Committee Report with item #2 and item #17 referred
back to committee, item #4 to be voted on separately and
item #6, #7, #8 and #11 to remove the words “and
furthermore; not accept any more applications until the
“Potential Water Protection Buffer Area” has been
removed from the Town Plan.”
Motion carried
unanimously.
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Land Application- Duane Dyson
Application received from Duane Dyson for a parcel of
land on Mud Lake Road to be used for a storage/ garage
during poor ice conditions in the spring. Since then the
Crown Land referral process took place and Municipal
Affairs have denied the application due to non
compliance with Town Regulations being that the
storage garage not being a permitted use in the Season
Recreation Zone. Therefore, Mr. Dyson is requesting
permission for the cottage only. The area in question is
zoned SR and cottages are discretionary uses.
Committee recommends approval.
2.
Land Application- Parrott Development Inc.
Request received from Neil Parrott for Crown Land
located behind his existing property on Hamilton River
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Road to be used for a weeping field and gazebo and to
square up his property. Committee recommends to
approve the application and inquire the purpose of the
weeping field.
3.
Land application- Northfield Builders
Request received Northfield Builders for Crown Land
located on Corte Real Road to be used for a warehouse.
The area in question is zoned Rural and Light Industry
are discretionary uses. A visit determined no issues.
Committee recommends to approve the request subject
to a) the request be advertised for public input and b) if
and when the Town installs water and sewer services,
he shall connect into these services within one year of
installation.
4.
Land Application-Reg Michelin
Councillor Michelin left Council Chambers for this item
and returned for the next item.
Request received from Reg Michelin for Crown Land
located on Markland Road to be used for a house. The
area in question has been applied for in the past and has
been denied because the proposed site forms part of the
Town’s
natural
drainage
system.
Committee
recommends to deny the request for the following
reason; a) the parcel in question forms part of the Town
of Happy Valley-Goose Bay’s natural drainage system.
For: Andrews, Crann, Mackey, Way. Motion carried.
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Land Application- Hector Lethbridge
Request received from Hector Lethbridge for Crown
Land located at Groves Point to be used for a cottage.
The area in question is zoned rural and cottages are
discretionary uses. Committee recommends approval.
6.
Land Application-Blaine Hodder
Two requests have been received from Blaine Hodder
for land on the Trans Labrador Highway which is located
in the “Potential Water Protection Buffer Area” that
Council has agreed to lift. The parcels in question have
been applied for and are on hold for another applicant.
Committee recommends to deny the request.
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Land Application-Brad Nippard
Request received from Brad Nippard for land on the
Trans Labrador Highway which is located in the
“Potential Water Protection Area” that Council has
agreed to lift. The parcels in question have been applied
for and are on hold for another applicant. Committee
recommends to deny the request.
8.
Land Application-Yvonne Swain
Request received from Yvonne Swain for Crown land
located on the Trans Labrador Highway which is located
in the “Potential Water Protection Area” that Council has
agreed to lift. Committee recommends the application be
kept on file until the “Potential Water Supply Protection
Area” buffer has been removed from the Town Plan at
which time the applicant will be notified and the
application will be approved.
9.
Land Application-Adrian White
Request received from Adrian White for Crown Land on
the Trans Labrador Highway which is located in within
the “Potential Water Protection Buffer Area” that Council
has agreed to lift. Committee recommends the
application be kept on file until the “Potential Water
Supply Protection Area” buffer has been removed from
the Town Plan at which time the applicant will be notified
and the application will be approved.
10.
Land Application-Norma Knight
Request received from Norma Knight for Crown Land on
the Trans Labrador Highway which is located in within
the “Potential Water Protection Buffer Area” that Council
has agreed to lift. Committee recommends the
application be kept on file until the “Potential Water
Supply Protection Area” buffer has been removed from
the Town Plan at which time the applicant will be notified
and the application will be approved.
11.
Land Application-Matthew Brown
The Town has received Crown Land Applications from
Matthew Brown for land in three different locations on
the Trans Labrador Highway in which two parcels are
located within the “Potential Water Protection Buffer
Area” that Council has agreed to lift and the third parcel
is located within the flight path. Parcels located in the
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buffer area have been applied for and are on hold for
other applicants. Committee recommends to deny the
request due to a) parcel 1 is located within the flight path
and b) parcels 2 and 3 have been applied for and are on
hold for other applicants.
12.
Land Application-William Ivany
Application received from William Ivany for Crown Land
on the Trans Labrador Highway which is located in
within the “Potential Water Protection Buffer Area” that
Council has agreed to lift. Committee recommends the
application be kept on file until the “Potential Water
Supply Protection Area” buffer has been removed from
the Town Plan at which time the applicant will be notified
and the application will be approved.
13.
Home based Business-Wade Lyall
Request received from Wade Lyall to operate a Home
Based Business at his residential property located at 45a
Hamilton River Road. The applicant plans to operate a
General Contracting business providing general
contracting services to the general public. The area in
question is zoned Residential Low Density and Home
Based Businesses are discretionary uses. Committee
recommends to approve the request subject to a) the
request be advertised fro public input and b) the storage
of materials is not permitted on site.
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Home Based Business-Kim Michelin
Request received from Kim Michelin to operate a
temporary Home Based Business from her home at 88
Hamilton River Road. The business will offer bath and
beauty products to the general public by means of call in
or fax in orders fro pick up and delivery. Committee
recommends approval on a temporary basis until new
building is constructed of sales of bath and beauty
products, but no tanning beds subject to a) the request
be advertised for public input and b) this application is
for the sale by phone and fax only.
15.
Land Application-Darren Buckle
Request received from Darren Buckle for Crown Land
located on Hamilton River Road adjacent to the
Pentecostal Church to be used for an 8 unit motel. The
area is zoned Commercial and motels are permitted
uses. Committee recommends approval conditioned
upon a) all plans to be submitted and approved in
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compliance with the Town’s development regulations b)
approval from Government Services for Fire, Life Safety
and Accessibility and c) water /sewer connections into
the Town’s main lines shall be made one year after
installation. The Town reserves the right to back charge
the land owner based on frontage and the cost
associated with installing water and sewer services
along the said properties.
16.
Land Application-Sun Chow
Request received from Sun Chow for Crown Land
located on Hamilton River Road adjacent to the Tree
Nursery to be used for a new Chinese restaurant. The
area is zoned Commercial and restaurants are permitted
uses. Committee recommends conditioned upon a) all
plans to be submitted and approved in compliance with
the Town’s development regulations b) approval from
Government Services for Fire, Life Safety and
Accessibility and c) water /sewer connections into the
Town’s main lines shall be made one year after
installation. The Town reserves the right to back charge
the land owner based on frontage and the cost
associated with installing water and sewer services
along the said properties.
17.
Request to Purchase Town Land
Request received from Mealy Mountain Realty to
purchase Town Land adjacent to their existing lot at 1
Laurier Loop to be used for snow clearing and
construction of two additional apartments attached to
their existing building. Committee recommends to
contact the owner of the lot directly behind them.
18.
Land on Churchill Street-Melville Native Housing
Request received from Melville Native Housing
regarding the legal transfer of land at 14 Churchill Street
from the Town. In January 1993, the Town Council
agreed to turn the land over to Melville Native Housing,
however, the legal transfer was never done even though
the property according to the Town Assessment Roll is
in the name of Melville Native Housing. Committee
recommends the Town transfer the property located at
14 Churchill Street to Melville Native Housing subject to
a) all costs associated with the legal transfer are the sole
responsibility of Melville Native Housing.
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19.
Request-Colby Construction
Request received from Colby Construction for
permission to bring in from New Brunswick, 5 prefabricated mini homes to be located on Mitchell Street.
The square footage on the mini homes are 1152sq ft and
the minimum sq footage per regulations is 1291sq ft.
After discussion with Colby’s, they have indicated that
they will construct an addition to accommodate the sq
footage. Committee recommends approval.
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Land Application-Charlie Swain
Request received from Charlie Swain for Crown Land on
the Trans Labrador Highway to be used for a cottage.
The area in question is outside the flight path and the
“Potential Water Protection Buffer Area”. Committee
recommends approval
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2010 Paving Project
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Land Development-Pottle & Mitchell Street
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Land Development-Phase Johnny Hill
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Status of Protected Wetland at Deharving &
Tooktoshina
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Town Landfill Building
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Asbestos Survey-Request for Proposal
27.
Complaint regarding 44 Saunders Street
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE – Councillor
Arlene Michelin
It was moved by Councillor Michelin seconded by
Councillor Mackey to approve the Parks and Recreation
Committee Report as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
1.
Parks and Recreation Committee Report
Enclosed in Council Package is the Parks & Recreation
Monthly Report for the period September 21- October
19, 2010.
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2.
Meetings
Enclosed in Council Package is a list of meetings
attended during this reporting period.
3.
Concerns-Minor Soccer
4.
Upcoming Events
-Hire Special Events Co-ordinator
-Continue working on Policy
-Hire Yoga Instructor for Senior’s Class
-Community Awards, SnoBreak and Christmas Parade
in planning stages
-Budget Preparations
Councillor Michelin advised that the application for the
Special Events Coordinator was denied and they will be
looking at other candidates.
Councillor Michelin was happy to announce that the ice
is down and line painting has started. The tender is out
for the Fire Alarm System and everything will be ready
for opening on November 1st.
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ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Councillor Brenda Way
COMMITTEE
–
It was moved by Councillor Way seconded by Councillor
Michelin to approve the Economic Development
Committee Report as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
1.
Aerospace and Defense Meeting-St. John’s, NL
Committee recommends that the Director of Economic
Development attend the upcoming Aerospace and
Defense Meeting in St. John’s, NL.
2.
Take Charge of Your Town Challenge
3.
Information Item- Nalcor Bank Stability and Fish
Habitat Field Program
4.
Information Item- Updates/Meetings
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE –
Deputy Mayor George Andrews
It was moved by Councillor Way seconded by Councillor
Michelin to approve the Finance and Administration
Committee Report as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
1.
Request- Labrador Creative Arts Festival
Request received from the Labrador Creative Arts
Festival for support as in previous years. Committee
recommends approval.
2.
Request-Account #110255
Request received from owner of Account #110255 to
remove interest charges. Committee recommends to
refer back to committee for further discussion.
3.
Request-Diane Scales
Request received from Diane Scales for a donation to
aid in the cost of travel for her son Curtis to attend the
Atlantic Challenge Cup in Moncton, NB. Committee
recommends to donate $150.00 as per the Town’s
Donation Policy.
4.
Request-Canadian Cancer Society
Request received from the Canadian Cancer Society for
the 2010 contribution to Daffodil Place as indicated in
the attached letter.
5.
Request-Account #117871
Request received from owner of account #117871 to
remove the Business Tax. Committee recommends to
deny the request.
6.
Valley Construction
Committee recommends reimbursing the Bid Bond to
Valley Construction.
7.
Halloween Night
Committee recommends Halloween Night be observed
on Sunday, October 31st.
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8.
Function with 5 Wing Goose Bay
Committee recommends to host this event on November
18/10.
9.
Meeting with Dan Noseworthy
Committee recommends to arrange for early in the New
Year.
10.
Union Negotiations
An update was given regarding Union Negotiations and
the Pension Plan.
11.
Ron Hunter, Environment Canada
A letter was drafted to Ron Hunter giving an update on
the Sewer Treatment Plant.
10.
Environmental Assessment
An update was given on the registration of the Sewer
Treatment Plant.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
It was moved by Councillor Way seconded by Councillor
Mackey to approve the Audited Financial Statements for
the year January 1 to December 31, 2009 as presented
by Walters Hoffe. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Councillor Michelin seconded by
Councillor Mackey to approve the following resolution:
As a part of the on-going planning for the future of our
community be it resolved that the Town of Happy ValleyGoose Bay agrees to submit a proposal to the
Government of NL for the 2011/12 fiscal year. The
proposal would request funding for the design and costs
to construct a facility similar to the Labrador Training
Centre located in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
The Recreational Facility would be constructed in
accordance with the recommendations of the Labrador
Regional Recreation Facilities Study dated April 2008
prepared for the Government of Newfoundland &
Labrador.
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APROVAL OF CHEQUES
It was moved by Councillor Way seconded by Councillor
Mackey to approve the cheques in the amount of
$99,219.49. Motion carried unanimously.
CHEQUE
#
PAY TO THE ORDER OF
CHEQUE
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
10032
Bae-Newplan Group Limited
2,201.96
Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Project
10052
Mark’s Work Wearhouse
2,021.44
Employee Uniforms
10061
Nortrax
10146
A.L.P.A. Equipment Ltd.
1,591.37
Brake Pads/Seal Kit
10153
CBCL Limited
2,331.63
10155
Federation/Canadian
Municipalities
1,269.22
Professional Services-Recreation
Complex
Membership Fee April 2011-March
2012
10157
Hamilton Systems & Sales
Ltd.
7,985.56
Materials for lift stations
10160
J.J. Trucking Limited
4,294.00
10164
29,710.50
10170
Municipal Assessment
Agency
Pitney Bowes
Boom Truck Rental/ Topsoil (R/M
Dept.)
Fourth Quarter Assessment Fees
3,972.68
Payment on Folding Machine Contract
10174
Scholastic Canada Ltd.
1,629.96
Summer Recreation Art Supplies
10175
Speedy Glass (Labrador)
2,468.95
10177
Toromont Cat
4,227.55
Tires/tire repair—Glass suction
cups(arena)
Swing Cylinder Kit/filters/piston
10178
Tosss Signs Inc.
760.51
10184
Penney Paving Ltd.
835.07
10180
800.88
10190
Valley Business Equipment
Inc.
Pitneyworks
1,218.58
Postage meter refill
10195
Multi-Materials
3,407.40
Household Hazardous Waste Event
10195a
Sign 1st
4,000.00
Rink Advertisement Signage
10198
CBCL Limited
8,457.73
10201
Goose Bay Wholesalers
Limited
Goose Sales & Services
1,949.22
2,362.18
Upgrades to E.J. Broomfield Memorial
Arena
Janitorial supplies(arena)- Lavo
12(w/s dept.)
Operating Supplies(arena/w/s dept.)
3,427.56
Maintenance to lift stations
10206
Hamilton Systems & Sales
Ltd.
Hilliers Trades Limited
4,436.39
Maintenance to lift stations
10213
Notre Dame Agencies
1,413.25
10215
Rockcliffe Construction Inc.
1,222.10
10219
Tosss Signs Inc.
Maintenance to lift stations & landfill
gate building
Class A & Cement (Peacock/Perrault
Playground)
Signs-(confined space/occupational
health & safety)
10202
10204
TOTAL
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542.40
681.40
Wear Plates
Signs (caution & number signs for lift
stations)
Damage to driveway installing water
line
Copy Cost
$ 99,219.49
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COUNCILLORS FORUM
a)
Councillor Crann opened Councillor’s Forum stating that
this will be a learning process for him and he is looking
forward to working with Council.
b)
Councillor Way asked that a community calendar can be
placed on the Town’s website. She advised that she
attended MNL this past month and found it very
informative.
c)
Councillor Michelin offered congratulations to the Trap
Line Marathon for another successful run. Councillor
Michelin said she visited the arena today and the
upgrades are fantastic and the opening is still slated for
November 1st.
Councillor Michelin reminded everyone to be extra
cautious while driving on Halloween night and that the
RCMP will be patrolling the streets as well.
Councillor Michelin reminded everyone of Guy Fawkes
celebrations on November 5th behind Kinsmen Park.
Councillor Michelin reminded everyone that the Special
Olympic Pizza Party is Thursday evening at the Town
Office.
Councillor Michelin closed by asking Town Manager
Wyman Jacque to see what is involved in getting voice
mail for the phones in the office.
d)
Councillor Mackey reminded everyone of the 50 th
Anniversary Celebration of the Fire Department on
Saturday night.
Councillor Mackey stated that he attended the Country
Music Night at the O’Brien Auditorium and that the
caliber of talent in this community is outstanding. He
stated that there is going to be another performance to
raise money for the victims of Hurricane Igor and
encouraged all to attend.
e)
Deputy Mayor Andrews asked if we could present an
appreciation plaque to the firefighters at the next Council
meeting and possibly host a coffee break for them.
Deputy Mayor Andrews expressed his concern with the
terrible condition of the shoulders on Hamilton River
Road and asked that the Department of Highways be
contacted about repair. He also noted that there are
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really large potholes on Aspen Road that need to be repaired.
Deputy Mayor Andrews inquired if the Town owns Kelland Drive
Extension as there are no lights there and it is very dark on the
road.
Deputy Mayor Andrews asked that the upcoming events such as
the Tree Lighting and the Santa Claus Parade be advertised on
the web page.
Deputy Mayor Andrews was pleased to see the pole in front of
the Town Office being replaced. In closing, he asked if Constable
Sampson could check to see that all street lights are illuminated
for Halloween night and advise Hydro.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:30
PM.
MAYOR LEO ABBASS
TOWN CLERK HAYWARD BROOMFIELD
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