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TOWN OF WABANA Mar. 27, 2007 The last regular meeting was held on Tuesday, Mar. 27, 2007, at the Wabana Complex, with the following in attendance: Mayor Gosine Also present was: Mayor Gosine called the meeting to order at 4:35pm. The minutes of the following meetings were adopted as circulated on a motion by Deputy Mayor Pendergast and seconded by Councillor Somerton. Motion carried. Regular meeting held Feb. 27, 2007 Mayor Gosine asked Mr. Lawrence to explain his role with the Community Action Network. Mr. Lawrence explained that his main role is to help people, businesses, and organizations contact various government departments for various kinds of assistance. His role is sort of a go-between person to help them get assistance in a timely manner. It was felt that we should do a write up about Mr. Lawrence and his role in the next edition of the Policing Newsletter. ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES (1) Arena Renovations Proposal Councillor McCarthy felt that council should approve this proposal before it goes to government. It was felt that a structural engineer should assess the roof so we will know exactly what is required. (2) Street Lights new light to be erected on McCarthy Street, and two for West Mines Road. (3) Water System Upgrades Agreed that we check with the Dept. of Municipal Affairs to determine if our Federal Tax Revenue can go towards our share of the program. (4) Destination St. Johns No word yet as to whether Kathi Stacey will be doing a presentation here. (5) Code of Ethics Councillor Craig gave notice of motion that he will be making a motion at the next meeting to approve a Code of Ethics for the Town of Wabana, and such code could be amended when necessary. (6) Health Care Committee Councillor Craig thanked council for the use of our conference room for the recent retreat held by the Health Care Committee. (7) New Town Manager it was decided on a motion by Councillor Craig and seconded by Deputy Mayor Pendergast that we would approach Mr. Dave Brazil, from the Human Resource Dept. with a view to obtaining funding towards the salary of our new Town Manager, as he is a recent MUN graduate, and would quality for such funding. (8) Capital Coast Seminar Councillor Kent said he would be attending this seminar on behalf of council. (9) Wayne Flight/flooding incident Mr. Kent explained this problem and brought council up to date on the issue. (10) Special Meetings it was felt that from now on, only decisions made at special meetings which must be ratified at a regular meeting would be recorded. There will be no need to record other discussions. This was unanimously agreed. (11) Pension for Peter Kent The decision reached at the special meeting to pay Mr. Kent a monthly pension of $600.00 was ratified on a motion by Councillor Craig and seconded by Councillor Somerton, subject to the approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Motion carried; with Councillor McCarthy abstaining as he felt he was in a conflict of interest. However, council agreed that he was not in a conflict of interest situation, so he too voted for the motion. Motion carried. FINANCIAL REPORT approved as circulated. TOWN MANAGERS REPORT approved as circulated. (1) It was felt that emloyees should always keep a log of repairs made to equipment. It was suggested that this would be an issue for the new Town Manager to take up with the outside workers. (2) Mr. Kent said he was unable to rent a piece of heavy equipment for
one month, none available, and even if they were the cost would be in excess
of $3000. ARENA REPORT It was felt that we should make our arena available to any groups outside our town wishing to rent ice time at a reasonable fee. CORRESPONDENCE (1) Letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs re the sale of crown land. This is available if anyone is interested in reading it. (2) Letter from the Lifesaving Society re National Drowning Prevention Week A motion was made by Councillor Craig and seconded by Councillor McCarthy that we would declare the week of July 15 22 Drowning Prevention Week. Motion carried. (3) Letter from NLFM re 2007 Symposium in Gander anyone wishing to attend to let the Town Clerk know so that they can be registered. (4) Copy of the minutes of the last NEAJC meeting for councillors' information. (5) Letter from Miss Teen Newfoundland and Labrador agreed that we would mention in the next newsletter that she is available to come to various events which might be taking place here on the island. (6) Letter from Miss Jennifer Barrett re etchings of Bell Island landmarks agreed that we give a copy of this information to the Heritage Society, and also that we would do a write up in the newsletter about these etchings and that Miss Barrett is most anxious to show them at some public function here. CONCERNS (1) Councillor McCarthy said that there have been a lot of negative responses about the recent Health and Wellness Advisory report. Councillor Craig said that the next stage of the report will be completed in due course and should contain ways to improve our various situations here on the island. He said a meeting was held recently with many influential people who will be involved in developing the next stage of this study. (2) Councillor Craig reported that the next meeting of the NEAJC will be held on Bell Island on the third Wednesday of April. (3) Councillor Craig said that it is sometimes difficult to get his articles prepared and out to the newsletter in time, as our meetings are so late in the month. It was suggested that we would have to be a month late with our news. (4) Councillor Craig suggested that we invite Mr. Francis Power, District Vice President of Soctiabank to meet with us to discuss some of our banking problems and issues. (5) Councillor Kent asked when we would be meeting with the Lance Cove Committee, since they could not make the meeting today. It was agreed that we meet with them at our next regular meeting at 8pm on April. 24th. (6) Councillor Kent felt that a meeting should be called soon to discuss our Emergency Plan. (7) Councillor Kent suggested we thank the Ferry Users Committee for all of their hard work and dedication in having the ferry rates reduced and other issues which have been positive for our community. Councillor Craig said he would thank them publicly in the next newsletter. (8) Councillor Kent said that we need an update on Brian Clarke (Classic Mouldings) as there has not been any movement from him recently, and he owes three months rent now. This matter to be checked into ASAP. (9) Mayor Gosine said that from now on our regular meetings will be on the last Tuesday of each month at 8pm, that way all councilors will have an opportunity to attend. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 6:45pm on a motion by Councillor Craig and seconded by Councillor Somerton. Motion carried. CONFIRMED __________________________ __________________________
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