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1991-12-02_Minutes 83-240 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 1991 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the second day of December, AD. 1991, at 4:00 o'clock p.m. present Elsie E. Wayne, Mayor Councillors Coughlan, Davis, Fitzpatrick, Flewwelling, Gould, Knibb, Landers, Rogers, A Vincent and M. Vincent - and - Messrs. J. Brown, City Manager; F. Rodgers, City Solicitor; D. Wilson, Commissioner of Finance; C. Robichaud, Assistant City Manager - Operations; J. C. MacKinnon, Commissioner of Environment and Infrastructure Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Human Resources; S. Armstrong, Director of Engineering; S. Bedford, Director of Community Planning; W. D. Todd, Director of Housing and Property Management; J. Johnson, Building Inspector; M. Hanlon, Purchasing Agent; G. Tait, Deputy Fire Chief; A Bodechon, Assistant Deputy Chief of Police; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Joyce, Assistant Common Clerk. Reverend James Cowan, Pastor of Main Street Baptist Church, offered the opening prayer. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on November 25, 1991, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Her Worship the Mayor commented on the City's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, held on November 29; advised that the Saint John County Advisory Board to the Canadian National Institute of the Blind has forwarded to her office 1992 Agenda Books for each Council member; and proclaimed December 10 to be Human Rights Day in the City of Saint John in recognition of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. (Councillor Coughlan entered the meeting.) Councillor Flewwelling asked that the City Manager's reports (which were on the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date) concerning the appointment of an acting city manager, acquisition of land on Gault Road, and the Marco Polo Project, be added to the agenda of this meeting, to which the Mayor replied that, having reviewed the agenda with the City Manager, she would suggest that only the report regarding an acting city manager be added to the agenda. On motion of Councillor Flewwelling Seconded by Councillor A Vincent RESOLVED that the City Manager's report concerning an acting city manager be added to the agenda for consideration at this meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Councillor Rogers noted that the Knights of Columbus Annual Torch Light Parade is scheduled for December 11, commencing at the Assumption Church and concluding at Centracare. 83-241 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 1991 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that the matter of a tender award for the City Market Charlotte Street tower renovation (which is the subject of a report from the City Manager on the City Market fire exit which was on the Committee of the Whole agenda of this date), be added to the agenda for consideration at this meeting. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Wayne submitting a letter from the Hampton Junior Karate Club requesting financial assistance for a trip to Australia to compete in the World Karate Championships, representing New Brunswick -- be received and filed and the request be denied. Councillor Knibb, in congratulating the Club on its achievement in going to the World Championships, noted its location outside the City of Saint John; and the Mayor, in response to Councillor Coughlan's suggestion that the City Manager could possibly assist the above group in its fund-raising efforts through possible contacts, concurred that a letter could be forwarded to the Club giving it suggestions in this regard, and Councillor M. Vincent suggested that the Club could submit an application for a grant to the Canada Games Foundation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Coughlan Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Wayne submitting copies of correspondence between her and Patricia Hartford and Dr. Forbes MacLeod, President of the SPCA for the Saint John District, referring to poor living conditions at the Pet Fair in the Lancaster Mall, with the recommendation being that a pet shop by-law be implemented so that charges can be made against pet shop owners who do not follow the regulations -- be referred to the City Manager and appropriate staff for review. Councillor Knibb questioned the City's involvement at this time in further legislation based on one letter from a citizen complaining about a particular pet shop, and advised his intention to oppose the above motion on the basis that the letter should be received and filed. Councillor M. Vincent suggested that Council, as a government body, should be careful, without having any facts, about doing anything at this time on the basis of a letter complaining about a private business of which probably no Council member has any first-hand knowledge, and expressed concern about the letter even being before Council. The Mayor clarified that the intent of the referral motion is for the City to look at guidelines and whether or not its licensing system is appropriate; and Councillor M. Vincent advised that he has no difficulty with the referral of the matter from the perspective of consideration of a City-wide process, rather than of one complaint against one private business. Mr. Rodgers re-iterated his comment that it is in order for the matter to be before Council for discussion, and the Mayor noted that the referral motion includes the City Solicitor. Councillor Rogers noted that the matter of a proposed pet shop by-law has been before Council prior to this time. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Knibb and M. Vincent voting "nay". Consideration was given to a letter from Mayor Wayne submitting a letter from Mr. A. M. (Bert) Chipman of the New Brunswick Pastoral Institute, requesting financial assistance for the forthcoming National Convention of the Canadian Association for Pastoral Education in Saint John on January 19 to 25, 1992; and also to an additional letter (copies of which were distributed to Council members at this meeting) from Mr. Chipman submitting a copy of a letter from Director of Recreation J. 83-242 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 1991 Brownell responding to the Institute's letter of November 20 asking about the availability of the Rockwood Park facilities. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the above correspondence be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Flewwelling Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Wayne submitting for Council's consideration a proposed schedule of Common Council meetings to the end of February 1992; and suggesting that, to comply with the requirement for Council to meet every two weeks, no meeting be held the week of December 23, and that a regular meeting be held on Monday, December 30 at 4:00 o'clock p.m., with no Committee of the Whole meeting at that time -- be received and filed and the schedule be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that, as he will be on vacation from December 13 to December 31, it is therefore necessary to appoint an acting city manager in his absence and that Mr. Paul Groody, Commissioner of Human Resources, will be available during this time and has consented to accept the temporary appointment, subject to Council's approval. On motion of Councillor Flewwelling Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Mr. Paul Groody be appointed Acting City Manager for the period from December 13 to December 31, 1991. Councillor A. Vincent, in expressing the understanding that the City Manager was to recommend such appointments on a rotating basis, suggested that, in view of the fact that Mr. Groody was appointed to the acting position for the City Manager's last absence and considering the pressing labour negotiations which are time consuming, Mr. Groody should be available to attempt to negotiate collective agreements. Mr. Brown advised that, while there is in principle an agreement to rotate the position among staff, other members of staff asked are taking various periods of time off during the Christmas period and Mr. Groody, who is not, offered to act in the position; however, rotation will be continued in the future. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor A. Vincent voting "nay". Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager referring to the November 25 presentation in Committee of the Whole by The Market Square Corporation for the tender award for renovations to the Market tower and Council's question about the issue of whether or not an open fire exit was permissible for an assembly group, being the second floor Senior Citizen's Group; advising that, although the National Building Code requires that fire exits be kept free of ice and snow, it is anticipated that fire exits are open and, even if assembly occupancy where large groups of people congregate is anticipated, these staircases can be open; also advising that this matter has been reviewed with the Fire Marshal's Office in Fredericton and it has agreed that no covered walkway is required; and recommending that the awarding of the tender as recommended by The Market Square Corporation be taken from the table. 83-243 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 1991 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that as recommended by The Market Square Corporation, the tender for the Charlotte Street Tower Renovations at the Saint John City Market be awarded to Beattie Construction, in the amount of $55,576, the total cost of the project being $85,626 as indicated in the submitted cost estimate. In response to Councillor A. Vincent's concern about an open fire exit, Mr. Johnson confirmed that the proposed exit meets both the 1985 and the 1990 Building Codes. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor A. Vincent voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Gould Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following invoice, namely:- Standard PavinQ Supply of asphalt Maritime Limited November 20-26, 1991 $35,277.84 Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Davis RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, money or a performance bond in the amount of $75,000 be accepted from Joseph Steele as security to ensure the rehabilitation of the gravel pit at 107 Twilight Avenue. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the proposal of Hunter Marketing & Communications Ltd., in the amount of $8,965, plus taxes, be accepted for a total redesign of the City's Pocket Guide. During discussion Mr. Brown confirmed that Council would be provided in Committee of the Whole with a draft copy of the redesigned pocket guide prior to its being printed; expressed the opinion that the redesign should be carried out as proposed rather than in-house; and advised that he would have to determine the estimated cost to print the required 75,000 copies of the guide in order to advise Council accordingly. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a report from the City Manager advising that the Saint John Building By-Law needs to be amended to reflect the revised edition of the National Building Code, the Code and many of the supporting documents having been amended in 1990 and adopted by the Province through the Metric Conversion Act; and also advising that, as review by the Planning Advisory Committee nor public advertising is required, it is appropriate, if Council so desires, to pass three readings of the submitted proposed amendment in a single meeting of Common Council; and recommending that three readings be given to the amendment as it is important that the standard to which the construction industry is required to build is clearly established. Mr. Rodgers expressed the opinion that it is in order for Council to proceed at this meeting with only the first and second readings of the above-proposed 83-244 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 1991 By-Law amendment and that, while a public hearing process is not required, the Planning Advisory Committee's views are required; therefore, the matter should be referred to the Committee. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Saint John Building By-Law be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the by-law to amend the Saint John Building By-Law. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Saint John Building By-Law be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the by-law to amend the Saint John Building By- Law. On motion of Councillor M. Vincent Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the proposed amendment to the Building By-Law to reflect the revised edition of the National Building Code be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. Councillor Knibb asked, in view of the possibility of rehabilitation of second and upper floors of buildings in the downtown area and the difficulty caused by the Building Code because of the requirement for a number of staircases, if there is any significant difference between the 1985 and 1990 editions of the National Building Code. Mr. Johnson advised that the City's Building By-Law contains a section that deals with the rehabilitation of existing buildings, which most municipalities do not have, and this section makes provision for persons with upper floor spaces to have some progressive thinking and actually use options and that, because exits are so vital to life, the Building Code and staff continue to recommend to Council that it be very conservative with respect to this particular issue and, although it is useful to have relaxed regulations so that persons can be economically successful, the City does not want to endanger their tenants or their lives; therefore, quite clearly, not having a second exit is a very serious instance of a minimal requirement. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager regarding the request of the Lancaster Minor Hockey Association for the City to extend the regular minor season one month to begin on October 1 rather than November 1, which was referred to the City Manager at the last meeting; advising that the Recreation Department is following the current City policy as far as pre-season fees and regular season time is concerned and that Saint John's minor hockey rates are currently equal to or lower than regular season rates in all other Southern New Brunswick areas; also advising that the City currently subsidizes youth groups with a substantial amount of money during the regular season of November 1 to March 30, with $175,000 being a conservative figure and, in addition to this amount, the taxpayer would have to be responsible for another $9,000 for the month of October and an additional $17,000 for all off-season time as indicated herein; and recommending that, as previously stated, the existing City policy regarding subsidizing youth ice users be maintained -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. 83-245 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 1991 Councillor Flewwelling questioned the reference to other youth groups and whether or not any of them are from outside the City to which Mr. Robichaud replied that, as indicated in the above report, other youth would include the Saint John Youth Hockey, Saint John Speed Skating Club, Saint John Figure Skating Club, Interscholastic Hockey and any other group that pertains to youth, some of which could be from outside the City. Councillor Coughlan asked when the official season in the surrounding municipalities commences to which Mr. Robichaud replied that he could inquire in this regard if Council so wishes and he confirmed that, since 1975, the City's season has officially commenced on the first of November. In response to Deputy Mayor Gould, Mr. Robichaud explained that, currently, all season time is costing the City approximately $175,000 in subsidies and that the cost to give the above group the same subsidy for the month of October would be $2,374; however, to extend the same privilege to all other minor groups for the month of October, which would be expected, would require adding $9,022 to the budget, or to eliminate an equally-valued item from the budget. Councillor M. Vincent asked who, if the hockey leagues were not using the October ice time, would be using it, to which Mr. Robichaud replied that, currently, the Minor Hockey group enjoys 20% more time than it should according to the existing policy, some of which is prime time of which some and probably all could be sold or reallocated to other groups. Councillor Landers asked if the time slot in question has been allocated to other groups in previous years to which Mr. Robichaud replied in the negative and explained that, since 1975, the extra time was given to Minor Hockey because of the large number of players in that eight hours per week per hundred persons determines the amount of ice time made available, and that, while the numbers have decreased, staff has not decreased the amount of ice time enjoyed by minor hockey, which is 20% more than it should be. Question being taken, the motion was lost with the Mayor and Councillors Flewwelling, Gould, Landers, Rogers, A. Vincent and M. Vincent voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that the Lancaster Minor Hockey Association be given a grant in the amount of $2,300. Councillor Knibb expressed the opinion that Council was generous in granting one of the two requests made by the Association and that the Association should be able to provide some part of the costing. Councillor Coughlan expressed concern that approval of the above amount could set a precedent for other groups thereby resulting in an expenditure of $9,000 whereupon the Mayor made the observation that the motion deals only with an amount of $2,374, and suggested that Council could table the matter pending its forthcoming budget meeting. Councillor Coughlan suggested that the Association's actual need should be determined in terms of the number of persons who would be unable to play because of lack of funding and that, if it is a matter of compromise, possibly another price could be negotiated; and the Mayor asked that Council table the matter for one week to provide an opportunity for her to determine if funding can be obtained through the private sector. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager regarding the application of Strescon Limited for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of property at 101 Ashburn Road, which was the subject of a public hearing and given first and second readings on Tuesday, November 12, with third reading tabled on November 18 after receiving the submitted letter from the solicitors for R. W. Tomlinson Limited, which indicates that submissions made before Council by Strescon on November 12, as well as the staff report of November 5, imply that the R. W. Tomlinson quarry does not meet the Canadian Standards Association and the American Concrete 83-246 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 1991 Institute; clarifying that staff does not dispute R. W. Tomlinson's indication that it meets the above-noted standards, nor was the intent to imply otherwise, and that supporting documentation in Strescon's application indicates that only two quarries in Southern New Brunswick meet Provincial Department of Transportation standards, namely, Brunswick Ready Mix and Brookville's Torryburn quarry, and also indicates that R. W. Tomlinson does not meet this Provincial standard and this statement has been confirmed with the Department of Transportation, and not disputed by R. W. Tomlinson; and explaining that neither Tomlinson nor Strescon meets the Department of Transportation's standard; however, Strescon's geotechnical engineer, Jacques Whitford and Associates Ltd., indicates that the rock formation found on its site is different from that of the R. W. Tomlinson site and that it is similar to that of Brookville's Torryburn quarry, and also that preliminary test results of the Strescon rock indicate that this rock will probably be able to meet CSA, ACI as well as DOT standards. The report refers to the solicitors' questions about further quarrying capacity, and advises that technical information available indicates that the quarry could operate without negatively impacting surrounding land uses; however, even though the Strescon quarry will be well buffered, one would be aware that the quarry is in operation, and the applicant has indicated that it will excavate on an as-need basis, therefore, it is not expected that large stock piles will be required; notes that, while the Municipal Plan is being amended for the whole area, a significant portion of the area to be quarried is already properly zoned; confirms the validity of the analysis addressing the planning considerations of the application as detailed in the submitted Planning staff report of November 5; and recommends that this report be received and filed and that third readings be given for the subject application as detailed in the submitted report. Consideration was also given to a letter from Mr. Randall A. Hatfield, solicitor with the law firm of Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales, regarding the proposed Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of 101 Ashburn Road; submitting a copy of his letter to the Community Planning Department to address a letter considered by Council on November 18 from the law firm of Chiarelli, Cramer, Witteveen & Ritchie, solicitors for R. W. Tomlinson Limited; and requesting the opportunity, if necessary, to address Council on third reading in the event that there are questions which the staff report does not address to Council's satisfaction. On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", by redesignating on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, two parcels of land located at 101 Ashburn Road (NBGIC Numbers 55020259, 55020424 and part of 55024921), from Low Density Residential to Heavy Industrial classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-256 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning two parcels of land located at 101 Ashburn Road (NBGIC Numbers 55020259, 55020424 and part of 55024921), from "P" Park to "1-2" Heavy Industrial 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 site is buffered in accordance with a plan to be approved by the Development Officer; (b) a berm be developed within 12 months of receiving the excavation permit for the proposed quarry, on the applicant's land located adjacent to the access and as indicated on the buffer plan; and (c) a geotechnical engineer be engaged to determine the appropriate blasting program and limits for a pre-blast survey if required by the Building Inspector. 83-247 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 1991 The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-256 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 Rogers RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager and the correspondence from Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales, solicitors for Strescon Limited, regarding the Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of 101 Ashburn Road -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a report from the City Manager regarding the application of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of property on both sides of Mark Drive, the public presentation having been made on October 28; advising that meetings have occurred with the land owner, Mr. Harold McNamara, and his consultants so that a detailed development proposal could be submitted, as a specific proposal has not been received, and that discussions with the applicant are continuing and the options are being reviewed; and recommending that the application be tabled until a detailed proposal is received. Consideration was also given to a letter from the Common Clerk advising that, following the procedure for amendments to the Municipal Plan, the necessary advertising and public presentation regarding the submitted application of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. have been completed, and that the required waiting period for objections expired on November 27, 1991, with written objections having been received from Dawn Ankers, Bev Mitton, Saint Joachim's Parish Council, Anna M. L. Owens, as well as a petition of area residents containing 180 names. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that the application of Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of four parcels of land located on both sides of Mark Drive be laid on the table until a detailed proposal is received. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. (Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting.) Read a letter from the Common Clerk advising that, following the procedure for amendments to the Municipal Plan, the necessary advertising and public presentation regarding the submitted application of Fitzpatrick's Funeral Service Ltd. have been completed, and that the required waiting period for objections expired on November 27, 1991, with no written objections having been received. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Rogers RESOLVED that the application of Fitzpatrick's Funeral Service Ltd. for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of property at 16-20 Richmond Street be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and that the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on January 20, 1992. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.) (The Mayor withdrew from the meeting as she was not present for the public hearing of the proposed re-zoning of 247 Westmorland Road, whereupon Deputy Mayor Gould assumed the chair.) 83-248 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 1991 On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number C.P. 100-257 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land located at 247 Westmorland Road (NBGIC Number 320655), having an area of approximately 2.6 acres, from "RM- 1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-257 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. (The Mayor re-entered the meeting and reassumed the chair.) 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 25, 1991 when there present Deputy Mayor Gould and Councillors Coughlan, Davis, Fitzpatrick, Flewwelling, Knibb, Landers, Rogers, A. Vincent and M. Vincent, and your Committee submits the following recommendations, namely:- 1. That as recommended by the City Manager, NB Tel be granted an easement on City-owned land on Old Black River Road (part of NBGIC Number 429530) under the following terms and conditions:- (1) the plan to be prepared for the easement is not to include any land already within the pipeline easement; (2) the cost of the easement to be $400; (3) the document to specify that the easement is to permit only the placement of an outside plant module; and (4) NB Tel to be responsible for all costs associated with the granting of the easement. 2. That as recommended by the City Manager, the rentals in the City Hall parking garage be increased to $75 per month plus G.ST, and the rentals on the roof of the garage remain unchanged at $60 per month plus G.ST 3. That as recommended by the City Manager, the repurchase option held by Saint John Loan Company on property at 9 Somerset Street be amended by changing the requirements for exercising the option to the failure to remove the rock in a cut and fill procedure to an approximate elevation of 39.0 metres. December 2, 1991, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Arthur L. Gould, C h air man. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that section 1 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb 83-249 COMMON COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 1991 Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent RESOLVED that section 2 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Flewwelling and A. Vincent voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Coughlan RESOLVED that section 3 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried with the Mayor voting "nay". On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Flewwelling RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. H. G. Rossiter, Airport Manager of Saint John Airport, Transport Canada, advising that he wishes to withdraw the application submitted for the re-zoning of the Airport property at 4180 Loch Lomond Road, from the present Rural designation to Transportation, Light Industrial status (which was tabled at the July 22 public hearing with no readings given), for the reasons as explained in the submitted letter to the Local Residents' Group -- be received and filed. (Councillor Coughlan withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Flewwelling Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that the letter from the Knights of Columbus, Saint John Council, No. 937, requesting permission to provide its annual reminder of keeping Christ in Christmas, by placing the Nativity Scene in King's Square -- be received and filed and permission be granted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Coughlan re-entered the meeting.) On motion of Councillor Rogers Seconded by Councillor Landers RESOLVED that the letter from READ Saint John advising that it is hosting the 1992 Peter Gzowski Invitational Golf Tournament as a literacy fund-raising event; and requesting Common Council to waive all green fees associated with the use of the Rockwood Park Municipal Golf Course on June 12, 1992 -- be referred to the City Manager for a report to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Flewwelling Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Common Clerk