1995-01-23_Minutes
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At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of
Saint John, on Monday, the twenty-third day of January, AD. 1995, at 4:00 o'clock p.m.
present
Shirley McAlary, Deputy Mayor
Councillors Chase, Coughlan, Gould, Knibb, Rogers, Trites, A
Vincent and M. Vincent
- and -
Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; F. Rodgers, City Solicitor; D.
Wilson, Commissioner of Finance; C. Robichaud, Commissioner
of Municipal Operations; J. C. MacKinnon, Commissioner of
Environment and Infrastructure Services; P. Groody,
Commissioner of Human Resources; S. Bedford, Commissioner
of Development Services; P. Woods, Deputy Commissioner of
Finance; S. Armstrong, Director of Engineering; W. Edwards,
Building Inspector; D. Logan, Purchasing Agent; B. Belyea,
Budget Officer; G. Seaman, Land Information Co-Ordinator,
Planning; G. Tait, Fire Chief; D. Sherwood, Chief of Police; Mrs.
M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Joyce, Assistant
Common Clerk.
1. MeetinQ Called To Order - OpeninQ Prayer
Deputy Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order, and offered the
opening prayer.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent
RESOLVED that minutes of the
meeting of Common Council, held on January 16, 1995, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Mavor's Remarks
Deputy Mayor McAlary advised of the receipt of a note (copies of which
were distributed to Council members earlier this date) from Mayor Higgins who,
following surgery, is recuperating at home and expects to be back in office soon, and
expressed best wishes for a quick recovery; and re-iterated her proclamation of
January 16 of V.O.N. Week, from January 23 to 28, in the City of Saint John. Deputy
Mayor McAlary commented on the Green Street Program, an initiative of Tree Plant
Canada open to all cities to compete for funding for tree planting on a fifty-fifty cost
sharing basis, and the award to Saint John of $25,000 for tree planting in the area of
Simms Corner, Manawagonish Road and Fairville Boulevard.
Deputy Mayor McAlary referred to the Mayor's suggestion to Council in
Committee of the Whole in December 1994 that a committee be set up to study items
that should be placed in committee of the whole and open session of Council and the
request for Councillor M. Vincent to chair such a committee, and asked if, as there was
no resolution at this regard, Council would like to consider a recommendation at this
time to form a committee to study this matter and report to Council. During discussion
in this regard, Councillor Rogers suggested that a formal motion should be placed on
the floor so that this matter could be dealt with properly and Council members could
address it officially, and subsequently rose on a point of order, on which she asked the
Deputy Mayor to rule, on the basis that this matter was not properly on the agenda, and
asked that the Deputy Mayor proceed with the written agenda before Council. Deputy
Mayor McAlary asked that Council move on with the agenda, and suggested that the
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Council members who want to be on such a committee could submit a resolution at the
next meeting of Council. Councillor Gould, on a point of order, asked if this committee
can legally meet, whereupon Deputy Mayor McAlary re-iterated her suggestion for a
resolution at the next meeting.
3A. 1995 Operating And Capital Budgets
City Of Saint John General Fund
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager submitting
the proposed 1995 General Fund Operating and Capital Budgets which respond to the
trend in Provincial transfer payments downward in that the 1995 Unconditional Grant
payment to the City of Saint John declined $745,558 from the amount received in 1994
and the City will now be charged for a proportionate share of assessment costs in 1995
in the amount of $675,829 which was previously absorbed by the Province, as well as
to a reduction of $534,363 in the transfer of Federal grants paid to the City in lieu of
property taxes as these grants are now based on the amount actually received as
opposed to the amount billed by the Province in the preceding year; and advising that
revenues generated by charges for use of the Spruce Lake landfill site will increase by
$715,000, which will be used to pay for close-out costs at the site, and also that fewer
personnel and lower program costs have eased the pressure for expenditure reductions
and eliminated the need for a tax rate increase in 1995 despite a net reduction of
$692,847 in total revenues. The report comments on the Workforce Adjustment
Program which, to date, projects 112 fewer personnel and a lowering of costs by
approximately $3,461,800 by the end of 1995 (from the end of 1993), and on the
continued investment in technology in order to respond to service obligations, and the
opportunities identified for the City to spin off certain operations to the private sector or
other non-governmental organizations, such as the Rockwood Park Horse Barn, the
Reversing Falls Restaurant facility and the Lily Lake Pavilion, as well as the initiative in
departmental reorganization; includes a chart which indicates the areas where the total
1995 expenditures of $87,582,871 will be spent; highlights expenditures relative to
Protective Services in the amount of $30,541,988, which includes joint dispatch, the
ultimate objective of which will be to accommodate the implementation of the E-911
service and to provide a coordinated dispatch service for Fire, Police and ambulance;
and Municipal Operations in the amount of $22,235,905, which contemplates that,
while no decision has been approved by Council as to how to operate the Rockwood
Park Golf Course, taxpayers should not be required to subsidize this operation any
more than $100,000 in 1995, and provides for reduced sidewalk snow clearing during
weekends, with no provision for garbage collection on statutory holidays; and notes
boards and commissions to which the City provides funding, particularly Harbour
Station for which funding has decreased to $250,000 in 1995 from a budget of
$650,000 in 1994. With regard to the proposed 1995 Capital Budget of $8,127,000,
which represents a 30% reduction from the levels originally anticipated in the 5-year
Capital Program, the report advises that a reduction of $3,483,000 in the 1995 Capital
Program will result in the City paying $767,000 less in debt charges; and highlights
several of the more significant items, including $4,166,000 for asphalt, curbing,
sidewalks, storm sewers and other infrastructure work; $500,000 to complete a major
reconstruction of King Square North from Charlotte Street to Sydney Street; funds to
begin renovations on the Simonds Arena and to continue with the building maintenance
program, while overall spending will decrease by $305,000; a total estimated outlay of
approximately $1 million relative to the Spruce Lake landfill, of which the Province will
fund 50%; $356,000 for the purchase of new equipment for the Fire and Police
Departments; total funding for economic development of $430,000, an increase of
$95,000, as well as an increase to $80,000 in the Heritage Grant funding, a reduction
to $20,000 in the Upper Floor Grant Program, and the deferral of the residential
incentive program budget for Housing Infill development; and the purchase of two new
buses and a handibus as part of the Transit Commission's ongoing replacement
program, as well as funds to construct a new shelter on King Square North. The report
requests Council to support a budget that maintains Council's commitment to a stable
tax rate, does not anticipate the layoff of any City employees in 1995, does not
contemplate any major service reductions that would be of concern to the majority of
the citizens, enables Council to maintain its commitments to a number of commissions,
represents a sincere effort by all of those requiring taxpayers' dollars to become more
efficient, and is financially responsible and takes a long-term view of the future
spending requirements; and submits resolutions for Council's approval.
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Mr. Totten highlighted the above report, noting that the budget being
recommended reflects a tax rate of $1.58 in 1995, the decrease in the City's
expenditures from $90.9 million in 1992 to $87.5 million in 1995 with minimal service
disruptions to citizens; and asked Council's support for the 1995 Operating and Capital
Budgets.
On motion of Councillor Coughlan
Seconded by Councillor Chase
RESOLVED that the amount of
$87,582,871 be adopted as the estimate* required for the operation of the City of Saint
John for 1995 as follows:-
General Protective Services
Protective Services
Transportation Services
Environmental Health Services
Development Services
Recreational & Cultural Services
Fiscal Services
$ 7,523,557
30,541,988
20,144,361
2,104,850
6,924,909
7,676,706
12,666,500
$87,582,871 :
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AND FURTHER that the amount of $7,563,396 be adopted as the
estimate* for Non-Tax Revenue for the year 1995:
AND FURTHER that the Federal Grant in lieu of taxes of $1,316,234 be
incorporated in the 1995 budget:
AND FURTHER that at the Provincial Unconditional Grant of
$26,028,638 be incorporated in the 1995 budget:
AND FURTHER that the estimate* required to be raised by levy on real
property assessment liable to taxation under the Assessment Act within the City for the
year 1995 be adopted in the amount of $52,674,603:
AND FURTHER that the rate at which the amounts comprising the above
estimates* is to be levied be fixed at $1.58 on each $100 valuation of all such real
property liable to taxation under the Assessment Act within the Municipality of the City
of Saint John:
AND FURTHER that the Commissioner of Finance be given authority to
disperse funds, the timing of which to be at his discretion, to the organizations
mentioned on Schedule 4:
AND FURTHER that the amount of $8,127,000 be adopted as the
estimate* of the Capital Programs to be undertaken by the City of Saint John in the
year 1995:
AND FURTHER that the amount of $45,681,000 be adopted as the
estimate* of the Capital Programs to be undertaken by the City of Saint John for the
years 1996 to 1999
* a more detailed breakdown of the above estimates is attached and forms a part of
these minutes.
Council members spoke in turn on the proposed 1995 Operating and
Capital Budgets, and expressed appreciation to staff members for their efforts; and
Messrs. Totten and Wilson responded to Council queries on the 1995 Operating and
Capital Budgets.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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3B. 1995 Operating & Capital Budgets
Water And SeweraQe Utilitv
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager submitting
the 1995 Operating and Capital Budgets for the Water and Sewerage Utility; proposing
that By-Law rates for flat rate and metered customers increase 1 %, discount rates
remain unchanged and the annual prepayment discount remain at $30, which
represents a flat rate increase of $3.24 annually and a limited rate increase of 1 % to
commercial consumers, and generate an additional $51,900 from flat rate By-Law
customers, with additional revenues from metered customers projected to total
$58,190; advising that charges to the general fund for storm sewers will decrease by
$184,977 to $2,125,844 for 1995, with hydrant charges set at 30.1% for 1995, and that,
while the 1995 budget anticipated the sale of the Little River water system, no provision
has been made in the 1995 budget for this sale resulting in a decrease of $1,046,000
in miscellaneous revenues, with negotiations continuing; and also advising that total
revenues will amount to $16,826,975 for 1995, representing a 7.7% decrease or
$1,407,885 from 1994 levels. The report comments on expenditures relevant to fiscal
charges, staffing, equipment, and program enhancements, with the total operating
expenditures to increase from $9,973,631 in 1994 to $10,126,858 in 1995; and further
advises that the Capital Budget for 1995 of $6,500,000, a decrease of $250,000 over
the previous year, provides for wastewater infrastructure improvements and ongoing
capital repair and replacement programs for the water and sanitary sewer systems; and
submits recommendations in this regard.
Mr. Wilson, having advised that the objective for the above budget would
be not to see increases of much more than the rate of inflation, made the observation
that the proposed 1 % increase for metered and flat rate customers represents, for the
flat rate customer who pays once a year, an increase of $3.24; advised that, in 1994,
68% of all flat rate customers paid at the beginning of the year to take advantage of all
the discounts available, which, in 1995, would mean a savings of $79.16. Mr. Wilson
noted the provision of funding for the continuation of the lead services program in
1995, and the provision in the Capital Program for wastewater infrastructure
improvements.
(Councillor Trites withdrew from the meeting.)
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent
RESOLVED that the estimate of
expenses for the Water and Sewerage Utility for the year 1995 in the amount of
$16,727,918 be approved, a more detailed breakdown of the said estimate is attached
and forms a part of these minutes:
AND FURTHER that the Capital Budget for the Water and Sewerage
Utility for the year 1995 in the amount of $6,500,000 be approved:
AND FURTHER that the Spending Plan for the years 1996 to 1999
totalling $26.9 million be adopted.
Mr. Wilson, in response to Councillor Rogers, advised that the objective
of discussions with the Irvings is to, at some point, submit to Council something that is
enthusiastically supported and is a good arrangement for the Utility and its three largest
customers and that, since the last report to Council, there has been an interest on the
part of the Irvings to try to settle all three contracts and, while he is very confident that
discussions have been finalized on the two East Side companies, there has been a
desire to finalize the arrangement for Irving Pulp & Paper on the West Side; and, while
it would be his wish to be back before Council within a month or two with a settlement,
both sides have to agree to get an agreement and, at this point discussions are
ongoing in an attempt to come to an arrangement that is satisfactory; and made the
observation that, with respect to a concern about timing, at some point there is always
the option for Council to make a decision, although it would be his wish that Council
would give staff a couple of more months to try to finalize this matter.
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(Councillor Trites re-entered the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-
Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting Water And Sewerage", 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 Water And Sewerage".
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 Water And Sewerage", 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 Water And Sewerage".
3C. Proposed 1995 Establishment
Of Permanent Positions
Read a report from the City Manager submitting the proposed 1995
Establishment of permanent positions, except those of the Police Force which will be
submitted separately through the Board of Police Commissioners, including civilian
positions; advising that a number of reductions results from the Workforce Adjustment
Program - a total of 20 permanent positions for the 1995 Establishment, not including
seasonal jobs which are scheduled for reduction (a further 7 for 1995), and that overall
job reductions for the period of the Workforce Adjustment Program, 1994 through
1996, are currently projected at 112, presuming necessary decisions are made, such
amount including the following: 57 permanent positions, 3 supernumerary jobs, 2
casual full-time jobs, and 50 seasonal jobs, with the potential for additional reductions
to be identified; and noting that, while no new permanent employees were hired in 1994
by the City of Saint John, two holiday-relief fire fighters were promoted to permanent
status. The report advises that the civilian positions for the new Public Safety
Communications Centre, which will be established this year, are included in the
proposed 1995 Establishment, and redundant positions currently employed in
communications will be reduced in the Police Force and the Fire Departments to
partially offset these additions, and the proposed 1995 Establishment reflects the
addition of 18 permanent positions for Public Safety Communications, the adjustment
of 4 positions and the elimination of 20 permanent positions, with a number of current
vacancies under review. The report also advises of the following additions: Manager,
Public Safety Communications, 4 Public Safety Communications Supervisors and 13
Public Safety Communications Operators; of the following adjustments: a change in
Deputy City Manager (Commissioner, Management Services) to Commissioner of
Community Services, a change in Superintendent (Parks) to Manager, Venue Saint
John, a change in Manager, Development Division to Manager, Community Planning,
and a change in Manager, Policy Planning Division to Planner II; of the following
reductions: Benefits Officer, Staffing Officer - effective 21 April 1995, Data Processing
Supervisor, Assistant Information Systems Co-Ordinator, Clerk-Typist (Finance),
Secretary II (Economic Development), Senior Transportation Policy Advisor,
Stenographer II (Tourism), Secretary I (Recreation), Housing/Rehabilitation Services
Officer, Design Engineer (Engineering), Draftsman I (Engineering), Stenographer II
(Works), General Foreman (Supply & Services) - effective 31 March 1995,
Stenographer I (Supply & Services) - effective 15 October 1995, Deputy Chief (Fire),
Lieutenant (Fire) - effective 30 June 1995, and Firefighter (3) - effective 30 June 1995;
and those vacant and under review as follows: Director - Water and Sewerage, Director
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- Housing and Property Management, Operations Engineer (Works) and Order Clerk;
and recommends that Common Council approve the submitted resolution.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Coughlan
RESOLVED that the following
resolution be adopted, namely:
"WHEREAS the City of Saint John workforce is changing, with an ongoing
evolution to fewer positions generally:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Establishment of permanent positions will be
reduced from 732 as of January 23, 1995 to 730, and that reduction will occur
automatically through attrition, meaning that the necessary reduction will take
place as a result of any vacancy, including resignation, retirement, or death,
pertaining to permanent positions as shown in the submitted Establishment:
AND FURTHER that this total of 730 include the addition of 18 civilian positions
to staff the new Public Safety Communications Centre.".
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4. ProQress Payment
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following construction progress
certificate, namely:-
1.
Contract PC 101027
Erb's Enterprises Ltd.
Metal siding, Works, Rothesay Avenue
Original amount of contract
Total work done, Estimate Number 1
Retention
Payments previously approved
Sum recommended for payment, Progress
Estimate Number 1, dated January 16, 1995
Holdback release.
$34,396.00
34,396.00
Nil
29,236.60
$ 5,159.40
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor M. Vincent withdrew from the meeting.)
5. Provinciallv-DesiQnated HiQhwav ProQram
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Coughlan
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the submitted Provincially-Designated Highway 5-Year Capital
Improvement Program for the years 1995-1999 be adopted by Council and forwarded
to the Minister of Transportation.
(Councillor M. Vincent re-entered from the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6. Resolution On Rail Passenger And
FreiQht Service For Submission To FCM
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager submitting a
revised resolution, further to Council's meeting of January 16, on rail passenger and
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freight service; and recommending that it be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, the following resolution be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities to be discussed at the National Board of Directors meeting in March
1995:-
WHEREAS the Government of Canada is considering commercialization of the
Canadian National Railway System network in Eastern Canada; and
WHEREAS rail passenger and freight service plays a vital role in the economic
well being of Canada's municipalities; and
WHEREAS rail infrastructure and passenger service for all our citizens will be at
risk; and
WHEREAS the loss of employment and property taxes will impact on quality of
life and municipal finances; and
WHEREAS the City of Saint John has lost the rail passenger service (VIA Rail):
BE IT RESOLVED that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities urge the
Government of Canada to restore and maintain the level of service that existed
in 1994 to all municipalities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
urge the Minister of Transport to actively involve municipalities in discussions on
commercialization of the Canadian National Railway System network in Eastern
Canada; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
urge the Minister of Transport to continue to ensure that the Federation is kept
advised of any and all policy changes affecting rail networks in Canada.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7. Proposals For Public Communications Services
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising why
it is necessary to enlist the aid of a professional organization with the expertise required
to communicate, in a positive manner, the importance of the Civic Answering Program
as it relates to the Enhanced 9-1-1 service, and that proposals were received from (1)
Oldham Engineering Services; (2) Corporate Communications Ltd., and (3) Hunter
Marketing & Communications; also advising why the Civic Address/Enhanced 9-1-1
organizing committee believes that the proposal of Hunter Marketing &
Communications best meets the City's needs for this project, and is satisfied that the
$30,000 assigned for this project is sufficient; and submitting a recommendation in this
regard.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Rogers
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, the proposal of Hunter Marketing & Communications be accepted to
communicate the Civic Addressing Program as it relates to Enhanced 9-1-1.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. Municipal Plan Amendment And
Re-ZoninQ 867 Grandview Avenue
Read a letter from the Common Clerk advising that, following the
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procedure for amendments to the Municipal Plan, the necessary advertising and public
presentation regarding the submitted application of Mr. Geoffrey Plourde have been
completed, and the required waiting period for objections expired on January 18, with
no written objections having been received in this regard.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent
RESOLVED that the application of
Mr. Geoffrey Plourde for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of 867 Grandview
Avenue be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recom-
mendation and that the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard, with the
public hearing to be held on February 27, 1995.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9. Municipal Plan Amendment And
Re-ZoninQ 567 MillidQe Avenue
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 Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd.
/ Atlantic Asthma & Allergy Center Inc. have been completed, and the required waiting
period for objections expired on January 18, with no written objections having been
received in this regard.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Chase
RESOLVED that the application of
Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. / Atlantic Asthma & Allergy Center Inc. for a
Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of 567 Millidge Avenue 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 February
27, 1995.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. Preservation Areas By-Law Amendment
DesiQnation of Red Rose Tea BuildinQ
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Rogers
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A
Law To Amend The Saint John Preservation Areas By-Law", to designate the property
located at 49 Mill Street (NBGIC Numbers 38984 and 55065007), known as the Red
Rose Tea building and only that portion of the site which the building occupies, as a
preservation area, pursuant to the Municipal Heritage Preservation Act, be read a third
time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto.
The by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Saint John Preservation
Areas By-Law", was read in its entirety.
(Councillor Chase withdrew from the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. BuildinQ Bv-Law Amendment
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-
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Law Number C.P. 101-13 A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting The Construction,
Repair And Demolition Of Buildings In The City Of Saint John", with regard to amending
subsection 4.3 and repealing and substituting subsection 9.1, be read a third time and
enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto.
The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 101-13 A By-Law To Amend
A By-Law Respecting The Construction, Repair And Demolition Of Buildings In The City
Of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
(Councillor Chase re-entered the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Committee of the Whole Report
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 reports that it sat on January 16, 1995, when there were
present Deputy Mayor McAlary and Councillors Chase, Coughlan, Gould, Knibb,
Rogers, Trites, A. Vincent and M. Vincent, and your Committee submits the following
recommendations, namely:-
1. That Common Council agree to an amendment to Clause 29.(a) of Saint
John Non Profit Housing Inc.'s By-Laws to remove reference to "the approval of
Common Council".
2. That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council: (a)
endorse the direction being taken in the development of the City's Public Safety
Communications System; (b) add the position of Manager, Public Safety
Communications to the City Establishment, with a classification level of Management
Grade 7; and (c) approve that the person occupying this position be under the control
and supervision of the City Manager, including appointment, promotion, dismissal and
administrative duties.
January 23, 1995,
Saint John, N.B.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd). Shirley McAlary,
C h air man.
12.1. Amendment To Saint John Non
Profit HousinQ Inc.'s By-Laws
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.
12.2. Public Safety Communications System
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that section 2 of the above
report be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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13. International Longshoremen's Association
Local 273. Fire Protection In City
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Chase
RESOLVED that the letter from the
International Longshoremen's Association, Local 273, expressing concern about the
after effects of reducing the level of fire protection for the City of Saint John; and
suggesting that the City should return to the level of eight engine companies, two
ladder companies, one rescue company and three tankers which are properly manned
at all times -- be received and filed and referred to the Fire Chief for reply.
At Councillor A. Vincent's suggestion that the above letter should receive
a reply, the motion was changed accordingly with the consent of the mover and
seconder.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Woodside Holdings #2 Ltd.
ChanQe In Transit Service
On motion of Councillor Coughlan
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that the letter from Ms.
Beverley Williamson, Secretary on behalf of the Board of Directors of Woodside
Holdings #2 Ltd., regarding changes in the services provided by City Transit to the
residents in the area of Woodside Park #1 and #2, St. Anne Street and Linda Court (off
Loch Lomond Road); and asking Council to consider these changes when allocating
funding to City Transit, as well as to consider their request for the return of their
previous route -- be referred to the Saint John Transit Commission.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. David Snyder Application For
Re-ZoninQ 268 Golden Grove Road
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Coughlan
RESOLVED that the application of Mr.
David Snyder for the re-zoning of 268 Golden Grove Road 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 March 13,
1995.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Mrs. L. Murphy
Provincial & Federal Jobs
On motion of Councillor Coughlan
Seconded by Councillor M. Vincent
RESOLVED that the letter from Mrs.
L. Murphy suggesting that, to produce a better City, Council should make its first visit to
Fredericton then to Ottawa, and commenting on the matter of Provincial, Federal and
private jobs -- be referred to the City Manager for response.
Councillor M. Vincent advised that, further to comments at the last
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meeting, a motion is being prepared and will be on next week's agenda dealing with
some proposals for visits to Ottawa and Fredericton.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. FCM And Human Resources Development
Canada - Five-Star Community Awards
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Chase
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Minister of Human Resources
Development Canada submitting information on the Five-Star Community Awards, and
inviting Council to apply for the 1995 Awards -- be referred to the City Manager.
Deputy Mayor McAlary suggested that the City Manager should forward
a copy of the above letter to the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Adiournment
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Gould
RESOLVED that this meeting be
adjourned.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Common Clerk