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Mar. 30,2004 The last regular
meeting was held on Mar. 30, 2004, with the following in attendance: Mayor
Gosine Deputy
Mayor Pendergast Councillor
Kent Councillor
Laurie Councillor
Pitts Councillor
Squires Councillor
Wade Town
Manager, Mr. Kent Town
Clerk, Mrs. Butler Brian
Tulk, resident The meeting was called
to order at 4:05pm by Mayor Gosine. The
minutes of the last regular meeting were adopted as circulated on a motion
by Councillor Pitts and seconded by Deputy Mayor Pendergast.
Motion carried. Brian Tulk Mr. Tulk was present to
discuss the letter he recently received from council ordering him to have
his building on Fitzgerald’s Lane torn down.
He asked for a three-month reprieve, as he wants to carry out some
repairs to the building with a view to eventually moving into it.
A motion was made by Councillor Pitts and seconded by Councillor Wade
that a three-month extension be granted to Mr. Tulk in order to have some
cosmetic work carried out on his house. Motion carried. Arising out of the
minutes Dog Issue – Mayor
Gosine said he heard that Councillor Kent had made a remark in a public
place that “the Mounties should have better things to do then to go around
checking on dogs” Councillor Kent denied ever saying this, and indeed he
said he is in favour of the work the RCMP and council are doing in
controlling the dog population and having dogs registered and tagged. Buildings – A motion
was made by Councillor Squires and seconded by Councillor Wade that the
following owners of dilapidated buildings be contacted and ordered to have
their buildings removed in 21 days from the date of their notice.
Motion carried. Louis
Carbage – two buildings on the Green. Dan
Hynes – building at Fifth St. The
late Harold Miller’s property – Fifth St. The
late Mrs. Cousins’ property – Fourth St. Also at this time it
was agreed that a three-month reprieve be granted to Florence Pynn, Dan
Craig, Wayne Crann, as well as Brian Tulk, to have their buildings brought
up to an acceptable standard. Beach Area –
Councillor Laurie spoke on the condition of the Beach, and that the entrance
to our island is badly in need of dressing up and beautifying. It was mentioned that Corp. Merrill had said he had applied
for some funding for beautification, perhaps this will help with dressing up
the area. Walking Trails –
Councillor Squires asked who would be responsible in the event of an
accident on the trials. Paul
Connors our Economic Development Office was asked to step into the meeting
to explain what and if anything was taking place concerning liability.
He explained that a study is presently being done which will include
natural tourist attractions, like walking trials, etc. across the province.
He said he would be obtaining a copy of this study when completed.
Right now he said there isn’t an insurance company in the province
that would get involved with such natural attractions.
Mr. Connors said that signs are posted, but sometimes the mere fact
that they are posted indicates that an accident could happen. Loader Repairs – Mr.
Kent informed council that the reason the motor had to be replaced in the
Front End Loader was because the old one had completely worn out. Come Home Year 2005 –
Mr. Kent said he would start to get this moving and help organize it.
Council authorized him to proceed. Chlorination System –
Mr. Kent informed council that the contractors are still working on the
pumping stations trying to obtain proper chlorine levels and to insure
everything is working properly before the boil order is lifted. Hepatitis B Shots –
Councillor Laurie informed council that as far as she knows the council
employees have not as yet gotten their shots, she said it is very important
that they do so. Dog Tags – Mention
was made at the last meeting that dog tags should be issued free of charge.
Mr. Kent informed council that an amendment would have to be made to
our Animal Regulations in order to have this enforced.
Furthermore he said quite a few people have recently been licensing
their animals and paying the $10.00 fee. It was agreed we would not amend
our regulations at this time. FINANCIAL REPORT, TOWN
MANAGER’S REPORT, AND ARENA REPORT accepted as presented. APPLICATIONS: From Father Douglas
Barrett to build a house on Armoury Road And (2) From Mr. and
Mrs. Keith Quigley to open a bed and breakfast from their home on
Bennett’s Land were approved in principle on a motion by Councillor Kent
and seconded by Deputy Mayor Pendergast.
Motion carried. COUNCILLORS’
CONCERNS: Mayor Gosine asked that
we give a donation of $100.00 to the High School volleyball team who have
won the provincial title and will be travelling outside the province in May
to compete. This was agreed and
covered in a motion by Councillor Wade and seconded by Councillor Pitts.
Motion carried. Councillor Squires said
he would like to see a breakdown of overtime expenses and other winter
operation costs for the past two years. At this point in the
meeting Mr. Edward Kent and Mr. Dave Brazil from the Users Committee entered
the meeting and informed council about cuts to our ferry service, an
increase in rates, the proposed new ferry put on hold, cuts to the MOG,
closures of HRE offices, and other areas of concern as a result of the
Provincial Budget which was brought down today in the House of Assembly.
Indeed they said this is a very bleak time for Bell Island and indeed all of
Newfoundland. The meeting adjourned
at 5:25pm on a motion by Councillor Pitts and seconded by Councillor Wade.
Motion carried. Next meeting scheduled
for Tuesday, Apr. 27, 2004 at 4pm. CONFIRMED _______________________________________ Mayor
Town Clerk
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