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1995-05-29_Minutes 85-289 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29,1995 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the twenty-ninth day of May, AD. 1995, at 4:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Councillors Arthurs, Ball, Brown, Chase, Fitzpatrick, Gould, Knibb, Trites, Vincent and Waldschutz - 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; W. Butler, Commissioner of Community Services; S. Armstrong, Director of Engineering; J. Brownell, Director of Recreation; W. Edwards, Building Inspector; D. Logan, Purchasing Agent; J. Baird, Manager of Community Planning; G. Tait, Fire Chief; G. Watson, Assistant Deputy Chief of Police; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Joyce, Assistant Common Clerk. 1. MeetinQ Called To Order - OpeninQ Prayer Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order, and Reverend David Warren of Saint John Foursquare Gospel Church, offered the opening prayer. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that minutes of the meetings of Common Council, held on Monday, May 15, and Tuesday, May 23, 1995, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Mavor's Remarks Mmes. Sarah Wilson, President, and Joan Pearce, Vice President of the Saint John Branch of The Arthritis Society, were present at the meeting, and Mrs. Pearce addressed Council as Co-Ordinator of the Blue Bird Campaign being held from May 26 to June 3 to raise funds for arthritis research. Mrs. Pearce introduced Campaign Ambassador, Miss Heather Kierstead, a Grade 3 student at Lakefield Elementary School, who has juvenile arthritis, who presented a Blue Bird pin to Mayor McAlary, the pin representing a donation to the Campaign and being a symbol of hope. Masters Patrick MacFarlane, Michael Connell, and Frederick Crosley, and Miss Emily Connell distributed Blue Bird pins to Council members and City staff. Mayor McAlary noted the Campaign theme "We give to give hope", and wished the group well in its fund-raising efforts. Ms. Cherry Thorne and Mr. Greg Zed addressed Council on behalf of the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation in support of the Play Ball for St. Joseph's fund raising event to be held on June 17 at the Forest Hills field, and asked that Common Council support this event by entering a team. The Mayor wished the Foundation success in its endeavour, and advised that she would be asking Council members' participation in a City team. Mayor McAlary commented on the Snow Birds Air Show to be held May 30 at the Saint John Airport; proclaimed May 28 to June 3 to be Run For Women Week in support of Amana House, May 29 to June 4 to be National Access Awareness Week on behalf of the Saint John Ability Advisory Council, and June to be ALS (Lou Gehrig's 85-290 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29,1995 Disease) Awareness Month on behalf of the Saint John Chapter of the ALS Society of New Brunswick; and noted that the torch will be passed in front of the City Hall building on June 2 as part of the Sri Chinmoy Peace Run. 4. Sehedule Of Couneil MeetinQs Consideration was given to a letter from Mayor McAlary proposing that Council adopt the submitted schedule of bi-weekly meetings for June, July and August and, with the exception of the 4:00 p.m. meeting on June 19 which is the scheduled time for the public hearing of the proposed landfill site, all meetings will commence at 7:00 p.m., with the first meeting in the month of September to be held on Tuesday, September 5 at 7:00 p.m. Councillor Knibb suggested an alteration in the proposed schedule so that bi-weekly meetings would commence in July, rather than June. In response to Councillor Vincent's query with respect to the June 19 Council meeting, Mayor McAlary advised that, should it be necessary for Council to have a meeting further to that of June 19 to deal with the proposed landfill site, any further meeting would be held that week and not carried over to the regular Council meeting on July 4. Councillor Trites made the observation that, if the June 19 meeting is to deal exclusively with the landfill situation, there would be almost a month between the proposed June 5 and July 4 meetings dealing with regular agenda items; and suggested that June 26 could be added to the proposed schedule as a regular meeting, with June 12 reserved for an orientation session for Council members, and that Council could adopt the proposed schedule accordingly. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED the Council adopt the following schedule of Council meetings:- Monday, June 5 Monday, June 19 Monday, June 26 Tuesday, July 4 Monday, July 17 Monday, July 31 Monday, August 14 Monday, August 28 Tuesday, September 5 7:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Mayor asked that Council add to the agenda of this meeting a report from the City Manager with regard to a Municipal Planning Director (copies of which were distributed to Council members at this meeting), noting the two-thirds vote of Council required to do so. * Added Item On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that a report from the City Manager regarding a Municipal Planning Director be added to the agenda of this meeting for consideration as item 25A Question being taken, the motion was carried. The Mayor asked that, at Councillor Vincent's request, Council add to the agenda of this meeting an item on behalf of the Agenda Review Committee. 85-291 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29,1995 * Added Item On motion of Councillor Gould Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that an item with regard to the Agenda Review Committee be added to the agenda of this meeting for consideration as item 25B. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. NominatinQ Committee Membership On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor McAlary proposing that Council follow a procedure similar to that adopted several years ago with respect to the Nominating Committee membership by rotating the members on an annual basis so as to afford all Council members an opportunity to serve on the Committee during their term of office and that, in addition to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, the following appointments to the Nominating Committee be approved:- 1995 - Councillor Mel Vincent Councillor Arthur Gould Councillor Christopher Waldschutz 1996 - Councillor Shirley Arthurs Councillor Peter Trites Councillor Sterling Brown 1997 - Councillor Walter Ball Councillor Dennis Knibb Councillor Stephen Fitzpatrick -- be received and filed and the appointments be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6. ProQress Payment Contraet 94-22 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following construction progress certificate, namely:- 1. Contract 94-22 Water & Sewer Line Renewal Edward Street Fairville Construction Ltd. Original estimated value of work Total work done, Estimate Number 2 Retention Payments previously approved Sub-Total G.ST Component Sum recommended for payment, Progress Estimate Number 2, dated May 16, 1995 Final holdback release. $237,695.00 262,293.49 Nil 179,052.50 83,240.99 5,445.67 $ 83,240.99 Question being taken, the motion was carried. 85-292 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29,1995 7. Seeurity For Rehabilitation Of Gravel Pit 101 Ashburn Lake Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, a sum of money, certificate of deposit, letter of credit or guarantee in the amount of $57,000 be accepted from Strescon Limited as security to ensure the rehabilitation of the gravel pit located at 101 Ashburn Lake Road (NBGIC Number 307488). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. Seeurity For Rehabilitation Of Gravel Pit 170 Ashburn Lake Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, a sum of money, certificate of deposit, letter of credit or guarantee in the amount of $240,000 be accepted from R. W. Tomlinson as security to ensure the rehabilitation of the gravel pit located at 170 Ashburn Lake Road (NBGIC Number 298422). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. Seeurity For Rehabilitation Of Quarrv 2740 Golden Grove Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, a sum of money, certificate of deposit, letter of credit or guarantee in the amount of $50,000 be accepted from Grove Construction (1986) Inc./Warren Maritimes Limited as security to ensure the rehabilitation of the quarry located at 2740 Golden Grove Road (NBGIC Number 351239). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Seeurity For Rehabilitation Of Gravel Pit 990 Grandview Avenue On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, a sum of money, certificate of deposit, letter of credit or guarantee in the amount of $38,000 be accepted from Gulf Operators Ltd. as security to ensure the rehabilitation of the gravel pit located at 990 Grandview Avenue (NBGIC Number 337964). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Seeurity For Rehabilitation Of Gravel Pit 913 Latimore Lake Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, a sum of money, certificate of deposit, letter of credit or guarantee in the 85-293 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29,1995 amount of $70,000 be accepted from Standard Paving Maritime Limited as security to ensure the rehabilitation of the gravel pit located at 913 Latimore Lake Road (NBGIC Number 333526). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12. Seeurity For Rehabilitation Of Gravel Pit 1651 Sand Cove Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, a sum of money, certificate of deposit, letter of credit or guarantee in the amount of $20,000 be accepted from Gulf Operators Ltd. as security to ensure the rehabilitation of the gravel pit located at 1651 Sand Cove Road (NBGIC Number 403493). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Tender For Grass Restoration On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Arthurs RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the tender of Arbo's Landscaping, in the amount of $18,208, be accepted for the provision of grass restoration services in 1995. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 14. Baek-Up Unit For Fire Apparatus Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that the Fire Department's reserve unit, a 1978 Scott aerial, which is pressed into front-line service in the event of major fire incidents or when one of the two other units is out of service for maintenance or repair, is in need of major repairs, both to the body and aerial sections, estimated at approximately $150,000, and, while not required to be as new as the front-line apparatus, is required to respond in like fashion, and it is staff's recommendation that the 1978 Scott aerial not be repaired, but rather be replaced with an acceptable piece of apparatus, given the age of the equipment with a normal life expectancy of 20 years and the fact that the frame is twisted. The report also advises that, after several possibilities were investigated and two site visits were undertaken, staff feels that it has found the ideal piece of apparatus to meet the Department's needs and, in order to hold the unit pending Council's approval, a conditional offer has been made for purchase of the unit; and submits a recommendation in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, staff be authorized to conclude discussions with ServiTech Emergency Vehicle Corp. Ltd. for the purchase of one only 1984 refurbished and certified 100' Simon L TI aerial ladder truck, at a cost of $155,000 U.S. (plus taxes), to act as a back-up unit to the present Fire Department apparatus. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 85-294 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29,1995 15. Capital Budget Program Community Serviees Department On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the submitted work programs for 1995 for the Community Services Department Capital Budget, in the amount of $250,000, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16. MillidQeville North PlaVQround Read a report from the City Manager advising that the Millidgeville North School Parent Advisory Committee has requested the City to assume 50 per cent of the $35,900 total cost of erecting a play structure, along with site preparation, at the Millidgeville North Playground and, while there are no funds allocated in the 1995 Operating Budget for cost sharing such works, in the past the Land Subdivision Fund has been used for this purpose; and submitting a recommendation for cost sharing on an equal basis from the Fund. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council consent to cost share on an equal basis the construction of a playground at Millidgeville North School at a cost not to exceed $18,000, said funds to be provided from the Land Subdivision Fund. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Lieense Agreements -Irving Paper Ine. Pipeline CrossinQs Bavside Drive & Red Head Road Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that the construction of the wastewater treatment facility to process effluent from the Irving Paper Inc. facility on Bayside Drive requires the construction of two pipeline systems, one to transport wastewater from the industry to the treatment facility now under construction, the other to transport treated effluent from the treatment facility to Courtenay Bay at a discharge point located on Saint John Shipbuilding Limited property, and it is necessary to execute a license agreement to allow the Company to occupy the street right-of-way with these pipeline systems; and submitting a recommendation in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the submitted license agreement respecting Irving Paper Inc. for pipeline crossings on Bayside Drive and Red Head Road, subject to the agreement being acceptable to the City Solicitor as to legality and form. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Waldschutz withdrew from the meeting.) The Mayor recognized the presence of former Councillor Albert A Vincent and welcomed him to the meeting. 85-295 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29,1995 18. Munieipal Plan Amendment Zoning By-Law Text Amendment And Re-ZoninQ 327 Charlotte Street 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 Mr. Willard C. Trites, concerning property located at 327 Charlotte Street, have been completed, and the date for objections expired on May 24, 1995 and no written objections have been received in this regard. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the application of Mr. Willard Trites for a Municipal Plan amendment, Zoning By-Law text amendment and re- zoning of 327 Charlotte 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 Tuesday, July 4, 1995. The Mayor noted that the above letter, as will future letters of this nature, includes a proposed public hearing date. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. Former Couneillor A. Vineent Munieipal Eleetions Aet On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the letter from former Councillor A Vincent, which was referred at Council's May 15 meeting to the incoming Council, requesting that Council have an open and frank discussion on the changes to the New Brunswick Municipal Elections Act as listed -- be received and filed and former Councillor A Vincent be thanked for his letter. During discussion Councillor Trites suggested that a resolution on the above matter should be submitted to the fall meeting of the Cities of New Brunswick Association to be held in Saint John. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. 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 May 15, 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 recommendation, namely:- 1. That as recommended by the City Manager, in conjunction with the Western collector trunk sewer project, Common Council authorize the City Solicitor or his designate to: (1) expropriate the freehold interests in Parcels P, Q, Sand T, as shown on the submitted plan; (2) expropriate the freehold interest in Parcel 0 from: Henry Jack, heirs and beneficiaries; Canada Trust Company, an Executor of the Estate of David Russell Jack, and Canada Pacific Limited; and further that Council authorize the acquisition of the remaining interests in Parcel 0 from the following, as per the 85-296 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29,1995 specified terms: the Province of New Brunswick for the sum of $1, plus all costs associated with this transaction, and the Duck Cove Recreation and Heritage Association Ltd. for the sum of $700, plus all costs associated with this transaction: AND FURTHER that as recommended by the City Manager, in conjunction with the Western collector trunk sewer project:- (1) Common Council authorize the acquisition of the following parcels of land from the Province of New Brunswick, as illustrated on the submitted plans (all noted areas being approximate), on the terms and conditions listed below:- Parcel: A Area: 9,338 square metres Proposed Purchase Terms: Fee simple interest over the full width of the parcel for $6,910, plus all costs associated with completing the transaction, as shown on the submitted Plan 1; Parcel: C Area: 3,926 square metres Proposed Purchase Terms: Fee simple interest over the full width of the parcel for $2,905, plus all costs associated with completing the transaction, as shown on the submitted Plan 2; Parcel: F Area: 1,195 square metres Proposed Purchase Terms: Easement for municipal services over the full width of the parcel for $597.50, plus all costs associated with completing the transaction, as shown on the submitted Plan 3; Parcel: 0 Area: 4,500 square metres Proposed Purchase Terms: The acquisition of the Province's fee simple interests in Parcel 0 for $1, plus all costs associated with completing the transaction, as shown on the submitted Plan 4; and (2) Common Council amend its resolution of April 24, 1995 pertaining to the acquisition of Parcel N to read as follows: Parcel: NBGIC Number 55047898, including Parcel N Area: 4.3 acres Owner: Province of New Brunswick Proposed Purchase Terms: Fee simple interest in NBGIC Number 55047898, including Parcel N for $5,043, plus all costs associated with completing the transaction, as shown on the submitted Plan 5. May 29, 1995, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Shirley McAlary, C h air man. 20.1. Property Aequisition - Western Colleetor Trunk Sewer Proieet On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the above report be received and filed and the recommendation therein be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 85-297 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29,1995 21. Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation Ine. 10th Anniversarv Labatt Lite 24-Hour Relav On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Joseph A Day, Chairman of the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation Inc., inviting the City to consider, on this the 10th Anniversary of the Labatt Lite 24-Hour Relay, entering a team this year as an opportunity to develop a new City Hall "team spirit" and, at the same time, participate in a most worthwhile community event -- be referred to Mayor McAlary. The Mayor suggested that, with referral to her of the above letter in that she has in her office the team entry form for Play Ball For St. Joseph's, she, through her office, could co-ordinate the matter of Council teams for both Play Ball and the Labatt Relay. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22. Donald R. Carr Ilsobel G. Carr Dominion Park Labour Temple On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Donald R. Carr / Isobel G. Carr advising of their opposition to the proposed Labour Temple project for Dominion Park as it would totally destroy the calm, recreational atmosphere which is so important to both the neighbourhood residents and citizens of Saint John who use the Park; and asking that every effort be made to cancel this project -- be received and filed and a copy be forwarded to the representatives of the Hatheway Board of Trustees. The Mayor expressed the understanding, based on an indication by Mr. Patrick Riley of the Hatheway Trust, that it is the intention of those involved in the Labour Temple project to meet with residents of the area concerned; and Mr. Totten advised that, following the authority given by Council on May 1 for the execution of an agreement for the Labour Temple, there was some citizens' concern and that, having met with the labour representatives concerned, the undertaking given to him was that, if the community did not want the Labour Temple, they are not prepared to proceed, and it is hoped that a meeting with the neighbours would clarify some of the difficulties and misinformation leading ultimately to the execution of the agreement with the Hatheway Trust for the lease of the land. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 23. West Side Preservation And Development Assoeiation - Tillev Square Bandstand Read a letter from Mr. Gerry Maher, Treasurer of the West Side Preservation and Development Association, advising that the Association has apparently all but disbanded and, since he moved to Fairvale in March 1994, the committee has raised very little monies toward the principal on the Tilley Square Bandstand; also advising that, although the Association has managed with his help to cover interest payments on the remaining $4,000 debt owed to the Bank of Nova Scotia, he is no longer willing or able to cover these interest costs; and asking if the City, which now owns the Tilley Square Bandstand, would consider paying down the final debt of $4,000 by a grant to the Association, immediately payable to the Bank of Nova Scotia, or to the Association and Bank jointly. A motion was proposed by Deputy Mayor Chase and seconded by Councillor Gould to approve a grant of $4,000 for the West Side Preservation and Development Association for the Tilley Square Bandstand; whereupon Councillor Knibb suggested that the Commissioner of Finance should review the above request to 85-298 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29,1995 determine from where the funds can be allocated; and Councillor Trites advised that, while he does not favour the motion proposed, he would favour a motion to refer the request to the City Manager for a report to Council in that the City Manager may not recommend a grant. The Mayor advised that, as the City gave $20,000 to the Tilley Square Bandstand project and the Association agreed to pay the difference, she would like to see a financial statement for the project. The mover and seconder of the proposed motion agreed to change the motion. On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that the letter from the West Side Preservation and Development Association regarding the Tilley Square Bandstand be referred to the City Manager for a report to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 24. Bruee Seott - Curbside Grass CuttinQ On Broad Street On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Bruce Scott advising that he has been informed by the Parks Department that the City will not be cutting curbside grass on some streets, the one of particular interest to him being Broad Street, part of the Lower Cove Loop which is travelled by buses, trucks, cars and tourists from all over North America; and also that it seems ironic to him that the City plans to spend $50,000 on new trees when it is not able to look after its present greenery -- be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 25. Stephen Bedford - Resignation Commissioner of Development Serviees On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Stephen Bedford asking that Council accept his resignation from the City of Saint John as Commissioner of Development Services, effective May 29, 1995 -- be received and Council accept Mr. Stephen Bedford's resignation with thanks for his service to the City. Question being taken, the motion was carried. *25A. Munieipal PlanninQ Direetor Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that Mr. Stephen Bedford has, for a number of years both as the Director of Community Planning and more recently as Commissioner of Development Services, been the Municipal Planning Director permitted under section 16(1) of the Community Planning Act, and Mr. Bedford's resignation makes it necessary for Council to appoint a Municipal Planning Director immediately; also advising that Mr. Jim Baird is the head of Community Planning and, as a professional planner, has exercised all of the authority as provided in the Act for many years as delegated to him by Mr. Bedford; and recommending Council's formal appointment of Mr. Baird as the Municipal Planning Director. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Gould RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Mr. Jim R. Baird, Manager Community Planning, be appointed the Municipal Planning Director pursuant to section 16(1) of the Community Planning Act. 85-299 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29,1995 Question being taken, the motion was carried. *25B. AQenda Review Committee Councillor Vincent, Chairman of the Agenda Review Committee, proposed that, as former Councillor Joe Coughlan made up the three-person Council Committee with him and Deputy Mayor Chase and has indicated his willingness to remain on the Committee to assist in finalizing the matter, it would be unfair to ask another Council member who was not privy to the four public hearings to endeavour to assist the Committee in finalizing; and asked that Council adopt a resolution allowing former Councillor Coughlan to continue to serve on the Committee so it can finalize its report to Council. On motion of Councillor Vincent Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that former Councillor Joe Coughlan remain a member of the Agenda Review Committee so it can finalize its report to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 26. Arthur J. Melanson ParkinQ Tieket Complaints On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Arthur J. Melanson requesting that the Saint John Parking Commission make available ticket complaint forms at all Parking Commission booths placed throughout the City and that the availability of these forms be advertised -- be referred to the Saint John Parking Commission. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 27. Chris Smith - Extension MeAllister Drive Sidewalk On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Chris Smith regarding the lack of sidewalk on the upper portion of McAllister Drive, between McAllister Mall and Loch Lomond Road; and asking that, for the safety and convenience of those living in the Highmeadow and Champlain Heights areas, the existing sidewalk be extended from McAllister Place to the top of the hill -- be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 28. Mary Maureen Dianne Basque ConQratulatorv Letter On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from Miss Mary Maureen Dianne Basque congratulating the Mayor and Members of Common Council on their recent election -- be received and filed with appreciation. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 85-300 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29,1995 29. Karol Siroky BuildinQ & Teehnieal Serviees On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Karol Siroky submitting a copy of his correspondence to the City Manager with respect to Building & Technical Services' work orders on the property at 190-192-194 Queen Street -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Adiournment On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned and Council meet in Committee of the Whole. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Common Clerk