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The 17 th meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Happy Valley-
Goose Bay was held on August 24, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. and called to order by Deputy Mayor Andrews. b)
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Present:
Deputy Mayor George Andrews
Councillor Lidija Chubbs
Councillor Bill Mackey
Councillor Brenda Way
Acting Town Manager Cliff Sampson
Town Clerk Hayward Broomfield
Director of Economic Development Karen Wheeler
Recording Secretary Kathy Eddy
Regrets:
Mayor Leo Abbass
Councillor Arlene Michelin
Town Clerk Valerie Sheppard
Town Manager Wyman Jacque
DELEGATION- Churchill Construction
Dean Clarke addressed Council on behalf of Churchill
Construction, the proponents for the construction of the new
Women’s Centre. He asked that Churchill Construction be given approval to advertise the construction of the project for public input and that Council also give Churchill Construction approval to proceed with the installation of Water and Sewer and a concrete foundation.
DELEGATION- Hollis Yetman
Mr. Yetman addressed Council regarding the recent installation of chain link fence at the main dock. Mr.
Yetman stated that for the last thirty years, residents have had the privilege to utilize the dock area, whether it be to watch the ice go out, feed the birds or just sit and enjoy the view. He advised that the middle dock is condemned and the GBAC site is off limits as well and he feels that losing access to the main dock is unfair. c) DELEGATION- Peter Woodward
Mr. Woodward addressed Council on behalf of
Woodward’s Limited regarding the installation of chain link fence at the main dock. Mr. Woodward advised
Council that the decision to install the fence was the result of risk analysis and safety concerns they have.
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He went on to state that there has been an ongoing concern with young people drinking and jumping off the dock and also with smoking on top of the fuel pits. They have had several incidents recently where they have had to contact the RCMP and they see no other solution but to fence the area off to protect the public.
DELEGATION- Joe Cabot
Mr. Cabot addressed Council regarding the installation of chain link fence at the main dock stating that he has used the dock for the last forty years and feels this restriction is not acceptable to anyone who uses the area.
DELEGATION- Tony Chubbs
Mr. Chubbs addressed Council regarding the installation of chain link fence at the main dock. He feels that this was heavy handed approach and stated that signs could have been erected to indicate No Smoking/ Swimming/ Loitering is allowed. He feels the problems that are a safety concern could be mitigated with stepped up patrols by the RCMP and Citizens on Patrol and that the general public should have been consulted. In closing he stated that there is nothing done with the middle dock where there are valid concerns.
DELEGATION-Karen Combden
Ms. Combden addressed Council regarding a rental property situated next door to her residential property on Winsor Drive.
Ms. Combden referred to a letter and pictures that were sent to
Town Manager Wyman Jacque stating her concerns and asked that action be taken to correct this situation.
DELEGATION-Roberta Benefiel
Ms. Benefiel addressed Council on behalf of the Grand River
Keepers with their concerns regarding the Nalcor Project and
Dam failure.
DELEGATION-Eldred Davis
Mr. Davis reiterated the concerns expressed by Ms. Benefiel and the Grand River Keepers. Mr. Davis also addressed his concerns about the delay in the construction of the Sewer Treatment Plant.
DELEGATION-Clarice Rudkowski
Ms. Rudkowski referred to the environmental process of the
Sewer Treatment Plant and suggested that the public be engaged in the process so they are aware of what is going on.
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA OF THE 17 th MEETING
It was moved by Councillor Chubbs seconded by
Councillor Mackey to adopt the agenda of the 17 th
meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Happy
Valley-Goose Bay. Motion Carried unanimously
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF the 16 th MEETING
It was moved by Councillor Mackey seconded by
Councillor Chubbs to approve the adoption of the minutes of the 16 th meeting of the Town Council of the
Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Motion Carried unanimously.
ACTION PEPORT
Councillor Chubbs referred to 2 (d) and 2 (e) asking if a letter of response has been sent. Acting Town Manager will check with Town Manager Wyman Jacque to see if a letter has been sent.
Councillor Chubbs referred to 6 (z) and asked that a meeting be set up with Transportation to address the concerns and report back for the next Municipal Services
Committee meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was 1 Incoming and 12 Outgoing letters in the
Council Package.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE – Councillor Bill
Mackey
It was moved by Councillor Mackey seconded by
Councillor Way to approve the Municipal Services
Committee Report with the exception of item #5 be removed to be re-tabled to committee until after a meeting is held with the applicant and #8 be voted on separately. Motion carried unanimously.
Land Application- Larry Newman
Request received from Larry Newman to purchase 20 feet of Town land behind his existing property located at
9 Deharving Drive. At the July Council meeting it was agreed to sell the land to Mr. Newman at a cost per
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Mr. Newman has since submitted an offer of $1,500.00 for the purchase of 20 feet of Town land behind his property at 9 Deharving Drive. Committee recommends
Council approve the offer of $1,500.00 for the sale of 20 feet of Town land behind 9 Deharving Drive.
Home Based Business-Josie Lethbridge
Request received from Josie Lethbridge to operate a
Grocery Pick Up and Delivery Service at her residential property located at 19 Grand Street. Committee recommends approval subject to the following conditions; a) the request be advertised for public input b) the storage of materials is not permitted on site and c) no retail sales be permitted.
Home Based Business-William Atwood
Request received from William Atwood to operate a
Blood Collection Service at his residential property located at 23 Woodland Crescent. Committee recommends approval subject to the following conditions; a) the request be advertised for public input b) proof of permit to collect blood samples and c) no storage of materials permitted on site.
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Home Based Business- Kristopher Ryan
Request received from Kristopher Ryan to operate a
General Contracting Business from his residential property located at 5 Garland Street. Committee recommends approval subject to the following conditions; a) the request be advertised for public input and b) the storage of materials is not permitted on site.
Request-Churchill Construction
Removed.
Land Application-Marty Williams
Request received from Marty Williams of Gosling Lake
Holdings for Crown land across from his existing Goose
River Lodges to be used for additional cottages as well as an RV Park. Committee recommends approval subject to the following conditions; a) a detailed plan of the proposed park be submitted and approved b) plans
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Regulations and c) if the use of the land is changed by the applicant, they must reapply.
Land Application-Michelle Hodder
Request received from Michelle Hodder for Crown land located at Groves Point to be used for a cottage.
Committee recommends approval.
Land Application-Northfield Builders
Request received from Northfield Builders for Crown land located on Corte Real Road to be used for a
Warehouse/workshop. Committee recommends approval subject to the following conditions; 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. It was moved by Councillor Mackey to approve this item but there was no seconder so the motion was defeated.
Land Application-Wanda Boocock
Request received from Wanda Boocock for Crown land located on Macdonald Drive to be used for the construction of apartments and/or a hair salon.
Committee recommends to deny the request due to the site not conforming to the Town’s Development
Regulations.
Land Application-Edward Williams
Request received from Edward Williams for land on the
Trans Labrador Highway for an extension to his existing property. The area is located within the “Potential Water
Protection Buffer Area”. Committee recommends the application be kept on file until the
“Potential Water Protection Area” buffer has been removed from the Town Plan at which time the applicant will be notified and their application will be approved.
Land Application-Edward Williams
Request received from Edward Williams for Crown land located on the Trans Labrador Highway to be used for a garden. The area is located adjacent to his existing property and is within the “Potential Water Protection
Buffer area”. Committee recommends approval.
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Land Application-Katherine Sherman
Request received from Katherine Sherman for land behind her existing property at 34 Park Drive to be used for residential. Committee recommends approval subject to a) both the existing parcel at 34 Park drive and the
Crown land parcel be consolidated to form one parcel.
Land Application-Kirk Hanrahan
Request received from Kirk Hanrahan of Hanrahan
Realty for Crown land located on Corte Real Road to be used for a warehouse. Committee recommends approval subject to a) the request be advertised for public input and b) if and when the Town installs water and sewer service, he shall connect into these services within one year of installation.
Request-David Dyson
Request received from David Dyson to construct an additional house on his existing property located at 118
Hamilton River Road. Committee recommends to deny the request due to non compliance with the Town’s
Development Regulations.
Request-Norman Andrews
Request received from Norman Andrews of 5 Paddon
Road to reconstruct a house that was torn down a few years ago. The new house is to be built on the existing foundation but is to be a two story opposed to the original one story. Committee recommends to deny the request as the existing foundation is located only inches away from the adjacent property line and the proposed property does not meet the Town’s Development
Regulations.
Permit and Business Application Forms
Attached are proposed Permit and Business Application forms. Committee recommends Council accept the proposed forms to be used by staff when issuing permits and business approvals .
Invitation-IEMR
Invitation received from IEMR inviting Council to attend a special session on Tuesday, October 19 th at 3:30 PM followed by supper.
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Information Item-Environmental Services
Information Item-2010 Winter Drinking Water Quality
Report
Information Item-Additional Drinking Water Samples
May 17/10
Corte Real Road Development
It was moved by Councillor Chubbs seconded by
Councillor Way that the Town place a temporary hold on all future development on the end of Corte Real Road from Mclean Crescent down until the area can be assessed with the Town Planner. For: Chubbs, Way
Against: Mackey, Andrews. Motion defeated.
Shoulder Recovery Project
It was moved by Councillor Way seconded by Councillor
Chubbs that Road Transport Department cease all present and further 2010 Plans to remove five feet of sand or soil with established lawns from edge of asphalt pavement in community until a detail work plan has been presented to Council identifying cost of project to date, complete list of drainage problem areas in Town and evaluation of drainage options by a qualified engineering firm. For: Andrews, Chubbs and Way
Against: Mackey
Motion carried.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE – Councillor
Bill Mackey
It was moved by Councillor Mackey seconded by
Councillor Chubbs to approve the Parks and Recreation
Committee Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Deputy Mayor Andrews passed the gavel to Councillor
Chubbs and asked that Item #3 Upcoming Events- Big
Land Fair and Stampeders Concert be reconsidered until
Council has the details from the Acting Town Manager and be further discussed in Business Session.
Parks and Recreation Committee Report
Enclosed in Council Package is the Parks & Recreation
Monthly Report for the period July 21- August 17, 2010.
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Meetings
Enclosed in Council Package is a list of meetings attended during this reporting period.
Upcoming Events
Continuation of Policy Manual for the Parks &
Recreation Department
-Big Land Fair and Stampeders Concert
-Hire labourer and Special events Coordinator
-Coordinate renovations and new alarm system
-Ice allocation for 2010 season
-Labour Day slo-pitch tournament
Dasher Boards
Committee recommends donating the old dasher boards to the Town Council of Makkovik for their arena.
Minor Soccer Canteen Rental
Committee recommends that Minor Soccer be exempt from paying the canteen rental for August as the canteen is not being used due to renovations.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE –
Councillor Brenda Way
There are no items for Economic Development
Committee this month.
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE –
Councillor Lidija Chubbs
It was moved by Councillor Chubbs seconded by
Councillor Mackey to approve the Finance and
Administration Committee Report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Information Item-CUPE
Enclosed in Council Package is a letter from Warrick
Cluney of CUPE requesting to meet with Council regarding the future of Solid Waste and Recycling
Programs in Newfoundland & Labrador.
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9558
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9445
Request-ECE Fall Conference
Request received from the Early Childhood Educators
Fall Conference Committee for a prize donation for their conference being held October 15-16, 2010. Committee recommends donating a copy of the book “Uncommon
Clay: The Labradoria Mural.
GSART Winter Search and Rescue Equipment
Committee recommends that Council purchase the
Winter Search and Rescue Equipment on behalf of the
Ground Search and Rescue as approved in the letter from Fire and Emergency Services, reference JEPP
#272. The Town will be reimbursed after invoices are submitted.
APROVAL OF CHEQUES
It was moved by Councillor Chubbs seconded by
Councillor Way to approve the cheques in the amount of
$39,038.72 but to remove cheque #9444 until legal documentation has been presented to Council. Motion carried unanimously.
PAY TO THE ORDER OF
Atlantic Purifications
HVAC Services
Newcap Broadcasting
CHEQUE AMT
$ 2,133.44
1,078.40
1,327.75
DESCRIPTION
Flouride Reagent (W/S Department)
Replace filters
Ads-Register summer recreation/Paving project
North Lab Pest Control Ltd.
Notre Dame Agencies
Naskaupi Woodworkers
Western Pump Services
Windco Enterprises Ltd.
2,768.50
1,896.14
9,110.06
1,443.17
785.74
Pest control for trees
Grasscutter/clearing saw (Arena)
Labour/Materials for lift station # 10
Materials for all lift stations
Assorted Flags
Hilliers Trades Limited 1.112.45 Loring Drive meter pit
GooseBay Wholesalers
Limited
Goose Sales & Services
Ltd.
Labrador Motors Ltd.
Morneau Sobeco Ltd.
Partnership
National Shoe
Notre Dame Agencies
1,888.42
923.04
713.49
1,011.72
507.65
887.40
Operating supplies for all Departments
Operating supplies for all Departments
Catalytic convertor/rotor/seal/cap
Pension Services for July, 2010
Traffic cones/gloves (R/M Department/Arena)
Chain saw/operating supplies( Arena/R/M
Department)
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9564
9566
9568
9572
PCO Services
Purolator Courier Ltd.
Ratech Electronics Ltd.
Saunders Equipment Ltd.
Toromont Cat
Western Star & Sterling
Trucks
TOTAL
580.83
2,201.43
536.70
855.35
5,508.35
768.69
$ 38,038.72
Pest control/washroom care (Arena)\
Freight-Sewer camera (W/S Department)
Parts-Sewer camera (W/S Department)
Storm nozzles/o-ring`
Fuel injectors/belts/swing cyclinder
Seat switch
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COUNCILLORS FORUM
Councillor Way opened Councillors Forum suggesting
Council look at sidewalks and storm drains for all new developments.
She expressed her concerns over the high price of new developments.
Councillor Way closed by suggesting Council meet
Nalcor for clarification on the Dam issue and EMO.
Councillor Mackey agreed with Councillor Way regarding the high cost of new developments and suggested
Council sit down with the developers and discuss the issues.
Councillor Mackey encouraged everyone to exercise their democratic right and come out and vote in the
Municipal By election on September 9 th .
Councillor Chubbs agreed with Councillors Way and
Mackey and added that she has had calls from concerned residents regarding speeding on Adams
Loop. She suggested installing speed bumps to rectify this concern.
Councillor Chubbs expressed her concerns over the amount of ATV’s using the main roads and how they are pulverizing the road shoulders. She added that if we had established off road trails this could be avoided
Councillor Chubbs also commented on the amount of garbage that is around again so shortly after the Town
Spring Clean Up Program. She suggested better enforcement of the Town’s Anti Litter Policy and the need to fine people who fail to comply with the regulations.
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1. d) Deputy Mayor Andrews congratulated the All Star
Soccer Teams for bringing home several medals.
Deputy Mayor Andrews referred to the bike trail on
Hamilton River Road in front of Goose Real Estate’s new construction and could it be looked at.
Deputy Mayor Andrews asked that a thank you letter be sent to GSART for their efforts over the last several months on the Churchill River.
Deputy Mayor Andrews also commented on the high cost of new developments and would like Council to take a look at their options for developing land.
Deputy Mayor Andrews agreed with Councillor Chubbs that speeding is an issue on Adams Loop but noted that the amount of traffic has declined due to the new extension.
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Deputy Mayor encouraged everyone to attend the Great
Labrador Canoe Race this weekend.
Deputy Mayor Andrews closed by stating that there have been a few staff changes over the last few months and things are now moving forward.
There being no other business the Open Session adjourned at
7:15 p.m. and reconvened at 7:25 p.m. for the Business Session.
BUSINESS SESSION
Gas Tax Funding
Discussion took place regarding the Auditor’s Report as it pertains to the Gas Tax Funding.
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Town Clerk
Town Clerk provided information and updates since starting his new position.
Town Website
Discussion took place regarding the maintenance of the
Town’s website.
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4. Occupational Health and Safety
Acting Town Manger gave an update on the
Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
Complaint 5.
Discussion took place regarding a complaint from residents of 77 Winsor Drive.
6. Stampeders Concert
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Discussion took place regarding the upcoming
Stampeders Concert at Kinsmen Park.
Proposed New Women ’s Centre
Discussion took place regarding the proposed new
Women’s Centre.
8. Pest Control at Town Office
Discussion took place regarding Pest Control at the
Town Office.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:00
PM.
MAYOR LEO ABBASS
TOWN CLERK VALERIE SHEPPARD
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