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1990-12-03_Minutes 82-669 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1990 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall, in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the third day of December, AD. 1990, at 4:00 o'clock p.m. present Arthur L. Gould, Esquire, Deputy Mayor Councillors Coughlan, Davis, Fitzpatrick, Flewwelling, Knibb, Landers, Rogers and M. Vincent - and - Messrs. G. Taylor, City Manager; F. Rodgers, City Solicitor; D. Wilson, Commissioner of Finance; C. Robichaud, Assistant City Manager - Operations; J. Brown, Assistant City Manager- Development; J. C. MacKinnon, Commissioner of Environment and Infrastructure Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Human Resources; S. Armstrong, Director of Engineering; W. D. Todd, Director of Housing and Property Management; S. Bedford, Director of Community Planning; J. Brownell, Director of Recreation; B. Morrison, Director of Parks; D. Sherwood, Chief of Police; B. Thompson, Deputy Chief of Police; G. Tait, Deputy Fire Chief; M. Hanlon, Purchasing Agent; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Joyce, Assistant Common Clerk. Reverend David McElhinney, Pastor of River Valley Wesleyan Church, Grand Bay, offered the opening prayer. Mr. Robichaud introduced Mr. Bernard J. Morrison, who assumed the position of Director of Parks for the City of Saint John on this date, having been appointed by Council to the position on September 4, 1990. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on November 26, 1990, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Flewwelling Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that a copy of a letter to Mayor Wayne from the Society of American Travel Writers and a letter from the City Manager concerning a visit to Saint John by a Bangor delegation (copies of which were forwarded to Council members as information items) be added to the agenda for consideration at this meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Wayne submitting a letter from Mr. Allan D. Horsman suggesting that the water supply to the schools could be fluoridated since the advantage of fluoridation is to enhance dental care of the children, and that the City could build one fluoridation plant, bottle the water and place it in the schools in water coolers and also sell the fluoridated water to other persons interested in the possible benefits -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 82-670 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1990 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following construction progress certificate, namely:- 1. Contract 90-11 West Saint John Area Sewers Nautilus Construction & Rentals Ltd. Original estimated value of contract Total work done, Estimate Number 3 Retention Payments previously approved Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 3, dated November 28, 1990 Partial holdback release $131,638.10 116,943.21 2,000.00 93,709.75 $ 21,233.46 Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager advising that many residents of Varsity Street and Craig Crescent in the Millidgeville Estates Subdivision off University Avenue have become concerned over the practice of some employees of the Regional Hospital who try to avoid parking fees at the Hospital by parking on both sides of the access to the Subdivision which is part of Varsity Street, and are requesting a parking restriction on both sides of this portion of Varsity Street; also advising that staff concurs with the request for a parking restriction on both sides of Varsity Street between University Avenue and Craig Crescent as this route features a relatively steep grade on a curve which can be difficult to negotiate particularly during winter months when parked vehicles restrict street width, and also that the residential parking demand is non-existent as there are no residential units on the access route; and recommending that first and second readings be given to the proposed Traffic By-Law amendment and that it be referred to the Legal Department for appropriate action -- be received and filed: AND FURTHER that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto", with regard to parking on Varsity Street, be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto", with regard to parking on Varsity Street, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto". 82-671 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1990 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the Legal Department for appropriate action. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a report from the City Manager advising that staff's review of the three tenders received for playground equipment indicates that the lowest tenderer, Henderson Recreation Equipment Ltd. which submitted a bid in the amount of $23,427.86, does not meet the specifications required for the material to be used in some of the play components, and that the second lowest bidder, Paris Playground Equipment Inc. meets all tender requirements; and recommending the award of the tender to Paris Playground Equipment Inc. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender of Paris Playground Equipment Inc., in the amount of $23,729.48, plus tax, be accepted for the supply and installation of various pieces of playground equipment at Gorman Park, Wood haven Drive in Millidgeville. Mr. Hanlon explained that the low tenderer does not offer a particular configuration requested in the play equipment tender; and Mr. Robichaud confirmed that the park in question was the subject of a presentation to Council by Beth Gilbert and included in the capital program approved by Council and that, while the equipment could have been ordered earlier for use in the summer season, the playground got started rather late in the year and that the reason for tendering at this time could be that the playground will not be ready to receive the equipment until the spring of 1991. Councillor Landers asked that staff look into the condition of the play area on Main Street below Adelaide Street in the North End. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from the City Manager regarding Clark, Drummie & Company's invoice which was tabled by Council at its last meeting so that staff could investigate the possible recovery of legal fees from the Bank of Montreal; advising that, when the Bank of Montreal agreed to become part of the action against Revenue Properties and to use the same legal services as the City, there was an understanding between the Commissioner of Finance and staff of the Bank that there would be a 50/50 sharing of costs, which was a favourable arrangement to the City in that the City leases approximately 69% of City Hall and the Bank only 6% and that, when this arrangement was reached, there was no way of knowing what the total legal costs would be; also advising that the Bank of Montreal paid the City $15,693.27 or 50% of the total of the first three legal bills which amounted to $31,386.55, at which time the Bank expressed concern over the arrangement and an understanding was reached that the Bank had already paid a fair share as, by far, most of the legal work was being done on behalf of the City which was the party with the most to gain; concluding that, based on the final billing of $68,142.33 which the City has now received, the Bank of Montreal will have paid 23% of the total; and recommending that the matter of legal fees from Clark, Drummie & Company be taken from the table and that this report be received and filed -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted: AND FURTHER that as recommended by the City Solicitor, authority be granted for payment of the outstanding invoice of Clark, Drummie & Company, solicitors, in the amount of $35,000, for professional services rendered in connection with the successful action by the City and the Bank of Montreal against Revenue Properties Company Limited resulting in the recovery of overpayments of rent. 82-672 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1990 Councillor Rogers advised her intention to vote against the above motion for payment of the invoice on the basis that the method of payment should have been established when the legal counsel was engaged in that it appeared from the interim billings that an hourly rate was to be charged and the final billing was contingent on the outcome of the action, and asked why a per hour charge basis for billing had not been established. Mr. Rodgers replied that, as explained previously to Council in closed session, it was his understanding that an hourly rate would be charged and interim billing would take place, which can only take place on an hourly rate, of course; however, following the trial and decision, the invoice was submitted based on the judgement itself and what the legal counsel believes is a fair bill for the work and the decision itself. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Rogers voting "nay". Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that, further to Council's consideration on November 19 of a letter and petition from a number of South End residents concerning an application to the Liquor Licensing Board with respect to 134 Sydney Street, the use of the subject property as a licensed drinking establishment is classified as a tavern or cabaret by the Zoning By-Law which defines a tavern or cabaret to include a beverage room, club and special premises (recreational) and that, as a tavern or cabaret is not a permitted use in this "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential zone, the establishment is therefore a non- conforming use and, as such, is governed by the provisions of Sections 40 and 41 of the Community Planning Act; also advising the implications of the property's status as a non-conforming use, and addressing the matter of land use conflicts as the establishment has been an ongoing source of irritation to the surrounding residential neighbourhood with respect to the main issues of noise, litter and parking, as well as the parking issue. The report further advises that the current application to the Liquor Licensing Board for a beverage room and lounge license is being made because a new company proposes to take over the operation of the drinking establishment and, as the various classes of liquor license over the years all fall within the Zoning By-Law definition of tavern or cabaret, they do not change the property's use as a licensed drinking establishment, and that Common Council can, if it wishes, utilize its authority under Section 41 of the Community Planning Act to prescribe standards for the maintenance of the land and building in a condition appropriate to the area in which it is located which would necessitate staff obtaining legal advice concerning its ability to use this section to control the use of the property; and concludes that, in the short term, there does not appear to be any action which can be taken to prevent the continued operation of this drinking establishment; however, a report can be provided concerning these issues by March 1991. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the above report from the City Manager be received and filed. Mr. Bedford confirmed that the use of the above property as a tavern or cabaret can continue despite the Zoning By-Law and; with regard to prescribing standards for maintenance of the land and building, advised that, while he is unable to give an example of a standard which could be prescribed in this instance, in terms of the Blair Construction property on Westmorland Road, one of the recommended standards was that outside storage, which is allowed because it is a permitted use, be screened by a hedge; and during discussion staff was asked to hold a teach-in of Council concerning the process involved and what conditions can be prescribed under Section 41. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor M. Vincent Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that staff prepare a teach-in concerning the matter of prescribing standards in instances of non-conforming 82-673 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1990 use and that the City Manager and the City Solicitor prepare a legal definition for the wording "maintenance of the land and building in a condition appropriate". Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager advising that, having called for proposals for the Douglas Avenue study following Council's August 7 approval for the Preservation Review Board to reallocate $10,000 from its 1990 budget for the study, an addendum was subsequently issued requesting consultants to provide a fee for consulting services and a separate price for documentation, primarily consisting of printing the summary and final reports, as a result of numerous calls and letters that were received expressing concern that the stipulated $10,000 budget was insufficient to competently complete the scope of work outlined in the call for proposals, and subsequently only one proposal was received, at a total fee of $15,600; also advising that, while the total cost of the proposal is $5,600 more than the $10,000 available in the Board's budget previously approved by Council, there are funds available to cover this additional work; and recommending that Common Council approve the Douglas Avenue Heritage Management Plan Study at a fee of $15,600 as proposed by architect, Michael Richard -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. Mr. Bedford explained that, while Heritage Planner J. Bezanson is very qualified to do the above study, his time is over-committed to processing of certificates of appropriateness as part of the ongoing heritage development process and that he has allocated his time, as a first priority, to the maintenance of this process; and suggested that, while the initial estimate of the study cost was based on the Orange Street study, staff in the future will have to be more realistic in its estimates, having obviously misjudged the requirements of the study in this instance. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting.) Consideration was given to a letter from the City Manager advising that the City Solicitor has received a request from Mr. John Logan, solicitor for Mr. Jeffrey W. Duff, for an easement permitting the encroachment of concrete steps leading to Mr. Duff's building situate at the western side of his driveway upon Golden Grove Road, and recommending adoption of the submitted resolution in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized in consideration of the payment of one dollar ($1.00) to execute a grant of easement in favour of Jeffrey W. Duff to permit the encroachment of concrete steps and retaining wall upon Golden Grove Road; such easement to terminate with the destruction or removal of such encroachments. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Consideration was given to a letter from the City Manager advising that the City Solicitor has received a request from Audrey A Sherwood, solicitor for Edward and Judy Russell, for an easement permitting the encroachments of her clients' building upon Main Street and Bridge Street, and recommending adoption of the submitted resolution in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized in consideration of the payment of one dollar ($1.00) to execute a grant of easement in favour of Edward Russell and Judy Russell to permit the encroachments of their building upon Main Street and Bridge Street; such 82-674 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1990 easement to terminate with the destruction or removal of such encroachments. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a letter from the City Solicitor commenting on the requests of Mr. Peter Mcintyre, President of the Taxi Association of the City of Saint John, during his November 13 presentation to Council, as follows:-(1) with regard to proposed fare increases in Schedule "C", Common Council has the authority to fix a schedule of maximum fees to be charged, and based on his examination of the fares with respect to zone number one, the existing fare is $3.00 and the proposed fare would be $3.50, being an increase of 50 cents; (2) concerning the implementation of a medallion system, which he understands involves putting a limit on the maximum number of taxi cabs which could operate with the City, it is his opinion that, under present legislation, there is no authority for Council to limit the number of taxi cabs; (3) with respect to the request for fare changes on January 1, 1991 to allow for GST to be included in all taxi fares, he has examined the proposal and it provides not only for the inclusion of the GST but also provides for a further fare increase; that is, it would add another 24 cents to the 50 cent increase in zone number one, and that, while Common Council has the authority to fix a schedule of maximum fees to be charged, the GST is a Federal matter and a municipality in the Province of New Brunswick does not have specific authority to deal with it in a by-law; and (4) regarding the request to double fees on New Year's Eve, it is his opinion that Section 11 (1)(e) of the Municipalities Act does not give the municipality the authority to put a provision of this nature in the By-Law in that the current miscellaneous section of the By-Law deals generally with services which are in addition to the normal taxi service of providing transportation from one location to another and the provision of taxi services on New Year's Eve is not an additional service, still being the transportation of someone or something from one location to another and the normal fee should apply; and concluding that, if Council so wishes, a By-Law amendment can be prepared based on the proposed fare increases only; however, in view of the foregoing legal comments with respect to the limits on the City's authority, it may be more appropriate for Council to ask the City Manager to meet with Mr. Peter Mcintyre, President of the Taxi Association, to discuss the matter further. Councillor M. Vincent rose on a point of information whereupon Deputy Mayor Gould called for a motion on the above matter so that discussion would be in order. Councillor Rogers proposed that the matter be referred to the City Manager; Councillor Landers proposed that the above letter be received and filed; and Councillor Knibb proposed that first reading of the Taxi By-Law amendment be given with respect to the taxi fare increases. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the City Manager based on the information given to Council in the City Solicitor's letter. (Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.) Councillor Knibb asked that Councillor Rogers withdraw the above motion so that Council can proceed with first and second readings of the Taxi By-Law amendment on the basis of the presentation on behalf of the Taxi Association which indicated that no fare increase has occurred since 1986, and that the other requests are different matters, the matter of the GST requiring an explanation from the City Solicitor. Councillor Flewwelling suggested that the City Manager also discuss the matter with private operators, and Councillor M. Vincent suggested that this matter should be tabled pending discussion with the City Solicitor to explain some of the points in his letter and hopefully meet with the taxi people. Deputy Mayor Gould suggested that, once Council has disposed of the above motion, consideration could be given to first and second readings of a Taxi By-Law amendment with respect to fare increases, whereupon Councillor Coughlan advised that he is not in a position to vote on a fare increase at this time as he had assumed that the City Manager would submit a recommendation to Council with respect to all of the issues broached by Mr. Mcintyre in his presentation to Council. Mr. Taylor advised that he will be meeting with the Chief of Police and Mr. Mcintyre to discuss this matter in order to be able to recommend a 82-675 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1990 specific amount for a fare increase taking into consideration the GST, and that he and Mr. Rodgers have had discussions about the manner in which to proceed relative to possibly recommending the forming of a committee to review the fare structure as has been done in the past, and that it is expected that a recommendation on a fare increase will be submitted to Council prior to the end of 1990 with time to amend the Taxi By-Law if Council considers it appropriate to do so. Deputy Mayor Gould clarified that the motion is to refer the matter to the City Manager to meet with Mr. Peter Mcintyre, President of the Taxi Association, for further discussion, and made the observation that, according to the City Solicitor, Council has the authority only to provide for a fare increase, and no authority to enter into a medallion system or to deal with the requests concerning the GST and doubling of fares on New Year's Eve. Councillor M. Vincent concurred that the taxi industry deserves a response with respect to fare increases and suggested that, as there are other areas to be addressed which could include seeking legislation, Council should receive a complete report at the next meeting. On motion of Councillor M. Vincent Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table for one week. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried with Councillors Fitzpatrick, Knibb and Rogers voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-219 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a lot located at 186-188 King Street East (L.R.I.S. Number 9837), from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "IL-1" Neighbourhood Institutional classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto: AND FURTHER that pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the said re-zoning be subject to a condition limiting the use to a group care facility licensed by the Province for up to 19 residents. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-219 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-220 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning 36 Coburg Street (L.R.I.S. Number 15453), from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto: AND FURTHER that pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the said re-zoning be subject to the following conditions:- (a) the building facade not be altered, other than signage as approved by the Development Officer, in a manner which may change the size of windows, door openings and brick work not to include maintenance thereof; and (b) details of signage no larger than .2 square metres per business and be approved by the Development Officer. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-220 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 82-676 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1990 Read report of the Committee of the Whole (as follows) To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John The Committee of the Whole reports Your Committee begs leave to report that it sat on November 26, 1990, when there were present Mayor Wayne and Councillors Coughlan, Davis, Fitzpatrick, Flewwelling, Gould, Knibb, Landers, Rogers and M. Vincent, and your Committee submits the following recommendations, namely:- 1. That Councillor Fitzpatrick and Councillor Flewwelling be appointed to the Board of Trustees of the City of Saint John Pension Plan, effective December 1, 1990. 2. That as recommended by the Nominating Committee, the following persons be appointed to the Arbor Day Committee for a term of two years: Mark Pottle, Linda Perrin, Norman Hatto, Malcolm B. Scott, Peggy Clark, Donald Harvey, Anne Butler, Helen Brown, Steve Clayden and Lydia Lewycky. 3. That as recommended by the Nominating Committee, Councillor Davis be appointed to the City Hall Review Committee. 4. That as recommended by the City Manager, the City re-enter and repossess the property at 381 Lancaster Street, known as Lot 578 Brooks Ward, for non-payment of ground rent. 5. That as recommended by the City Manager, (1) the City release the general reservation of easement on Site "H", the property at the corner of Chesley Drive and Hilyard Street that was sold to Westmorland Leasing Corp., July 30, 1990; (2) the City accept more specifically the municipal services easements as shown on the survey plan of the Westmorland Leasing Corp. property on Hilyard Street prepared by Hughes Surveys Consultants Ltd. and dated October 24, 1990; and (3) the City release the option to reacquire the property at the corner of Chesley Drive and Hilyard Street. 6. That as recommended by the City Manager, the property at 60 Station Street, which is required for the civic centre, be purchased from Mr. John Beal, under the following terms and conditions:-(1) the purchase price will be $160,000; (2) the City will pay a deposit of $9,600 to Mosher Chedore "In Trust" upon execution of a formal agreement of purchase and sale, such deposit to be forfeited should the City refuse to complete the sale on the closing date; and (3) the sale will be on or before May 31, 1991 with vacant possession of the property provided at that time. December 3, 1990, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Elsie E. Wayne, C h air man. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that section 1 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Fitzpatrick voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers 82-677 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1990 RESOLVED that section 2 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that section 3 of the above report be adopted. Mr. Brown commented on the above committee as reported to Council by the City Manager on October 22 at which time Council referred the matter of a Council appointment to the Nominating Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that section 4 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that section 5 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that section 6 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Mike Clark, Manager of Coca-Cola Bottling, advising that his Company is interested in playing a role in the development and operation of the civic centre and Bi-Capitol projects, and is also interested in meeting with the appropriate party when the opportunity affords itself -- be received with appreciation and Council extend to other companies in Saint John an invitation to take the same action as 1.C.C. Bottling, and further that the letter be referred to the Regional Civic Centre Committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the letter from Saint John Senior Citizens' Centre Inc. requesting free rent or the equivalent in the form of a grant to enable it to carry on its work in premises in the City Market building -- be referred to the budget committee. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick 82-678 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 3, 1990 Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the letter from The Kiwanis Club of Lancaster Inc. endorsing the Marco Polo project and encouraging all levels of government and citizens to work towards the completion of the project -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Flewwelling Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the copy of the letter from the Northeast Chapter of Society of American Travel Writers to Mayor Wayne with respect to the SA TW Convention in Saint John -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Flewwelling Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from the City Manager submitting a copy of a letter to the editor of the Bangor Daily News newspaper from Mr. Morris Fer who participated in the November 1 and 2 Sister City meetings in Saint John -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Common Clerk