1995-06-05_Minutes
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JUNE 5, 1985
At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of
Saint John, on Monday, the fifth day of June, A.D. 1995, at 7:00 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; C.
Robichaud, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; J. C.
MacKinnon, Commissioner of Environment and Infrastructure
Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Human Resources; W.
Butler, Commissioner of Community Services; P. Woods, Deputy
Commissioner of Finance; S. Armstrong, Director of Engineering;
D. Logan, Purchasing Agent; W. Edwards, Building Inspector; J.
Baird, Manager, Community Planning; G. Tait, Fire Chief; Police
Sergeant R. C. Kohr; 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 Captain David Parsons
of the Anglican Church Army of Canada offered the opening prayer.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting
of Common Council, held on May 29, 1995, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Mayor McAlary, noting the number of public hearings scheduled for this
meeting with the normal procedure being to proceed with them at this time, indicated
her intent to proceed, under item 11 Mayor's remarks, with a presentation of awards to
the Environment Committee Earth Day 1995 Contest winners, if there was no objection
to her doing so. Councillor Knibb proposed a motion, which was seconded by
Councillor Gould, to proceed with the presentations to the Environment Committee
contest winners at this time, whereupon the Mayor suggested that she should first
determine if there were any objections from those who were in attendance for the
public hearings.
11. Mayor's Remarks
Upon receiving no objection to her indication to proceed with the
presentation of prizes to the winners of the Environment Day Contest, Mayor McAlary
noted that June 5 marks the beginning of Environment Week across Canada and
commented on the Environment Committee's sponsorship of a poster and essay
contest for Kindergarten to Grade 6 children in School District 8, the theme of this
year's contest being "Reducing Pollution - Everyone's Business". The Mayor
congratulated those involved in the contest, and welcomed to the Council Chamber the
contest winners, as well as Environment Committee Chairman Dr. Richard Scott, and
Mr. Greg Adams, Tree Improvement Supervisor for the Irving Tree Nursery in Sussex,
who, she advised, would be presenting each of the winners with a white pine seedling
produced at the Sussex nursery.
The Mayor, accompanied by Dr. Scott, Mr. Adams and Mr. MacKinnon,
recognized the following children who received, along with a white pine seedling,
cheques of $30, $20 and $10 in the first, second and third place categories,
respectively:- KinderQarten: first prize winners Katie Stevens, Alyssia McGuire and
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Kaylin Carlson; second prize winners Jeremy Blizzard, Spencer Henry, Brittany
Weston, Teegan Scott, Justin Fry and Lindsay Grant, of Glen Falls School; and third
prize winner Maggie Nugent of M. Gerald Teed School; Grade 1: Tobi Cohen, Marc
Savoie and Troy Miller of Lakewood Heights School; Grade 2: Beckie Noel, Katie
Brooks and Gerret Perry of Centennial School; Grade 3: Nickie Burditt of St. Martins
School, Sara Michard of Bayview School, and Joe E. Nickerson of Grand Bay
Elementary School; Grade 4: David Richards and Shannon McLaughlin-Butler of M.
Gerald Teed Memorial School, and Jamie Donahue of Millidgeville North French
Immersion; and Grade 5: Vanessa Stevens and Trisha Wright of Woodland School,
and Esha Bhandari of M. Gerald Teed Memorial School.
Mayor McAlary advised her intent to complete the Mayor's remarks later
in the meeting.
3.(a) Municipal Plan Amendment
Part One - General
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to a proposed amendment to the Municipal Plan to (a) delete the
existing Part One - General; and (b) adopt a new Part One - General, so as to update
the Municipal Development Plan, and that no written objections were received in this
regard.
3.{b)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee advising that it placed an ad in the newspaper inviting members of the
public to comment on the above-proposed amendment to the Municipal Plan, and
considered the submitted Planning staff report at its May 16, meeting; and
recommending that Common Council amend the Municipal Plan By-Law of the City of
Saint John by: (1) deleting the existing Part One - General; and (2) adopting a new Part
One - General.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A
Law to Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", with regard to (1) deleting the existing Part
One - General and (2) adopting a new Part One - General, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal
Plan By-Law".
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A
Law to Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", with regard to (1) deleting the existing Part
One - General and (2) adopting a new Part One - General, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal
Plan By-Law".
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Arthurs
RESOLVED that the above report from
the Planning Advisory Committee be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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4. (a) Municipal Plan Amendment &
(b) Re-ZoninQ 30 McGivney Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on
Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land containing approximately
1.17 acres located at 30 McGivney Road (NBGIC Number 295915), from Low Density
Residential to Light Industrial classification; and (b) the proposed re-zoning of the same
parcel of land from "RS-2" One- and Two-Family Suburban Residential to "1-1" Light
Industrial classification, to permit the operation of an autobody and repair shop, as
requested by Mr. John Setchell, and that no written objections were received in this
regard, with 4.{d) a letter having been received from the applicant requesting to
withdraw his application to permit the operation of an autobody and repair shop.
4.{c)
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee advising that it did not consider the submitted copies of the Planning
Department's report and seven letters from neighbours at its May 2 meeting due to the
applicant's letter requesting that the application be withdrawn; and recommending that
this report be received and filed.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that Council accept the
request of Mr. John Setchell to withdraw his application for a Municipal Plan
amendment and re-zoning of 30 McGivney Road.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. (a) Municipal Plan Amendment &
(b) Re-ZoninQ 134 Sydney Street
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on
Schedule 2-A, the Future Land Use Plan, a parcel of land located at 134 Sydney Street
(NBGIC Number 5371), known at one time as the 1880 Club, from District Centre
Commercial to Low Density Residential classification; and (b) the proposed re-zoning of
the same parcel of land from "B-2" General Business to "R-2" One- and Two-Family
Residential classification, to permit the conversion of the existing building to a two-
family dwelling, as requested by Mr. Harold E. Wright, Heritage Resources, and that no
written objections were received in this regard.
5.{c)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of the Planning Department's report and one letter in
support of the above proposal considered at the Committee's May 2 meeting at which
the applicant spoke in favour of the proposal; and recommending that Common Council
(1) redesignate on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan, from District
Centre Commercial to Low Density Residential classification, a parcel of land located at
134 Sydney Street (NBGIC Number 5371); and (2) re-zone the same parcel of land
from "B-2" General Business to "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential classification.
Mr. Harold Wright of Heritage Resources appeared in support of the
above application, representing the owner of the subject property; offered to respond to
Council queries in this regard, and noted the intent to put the subject building back to
what it was for originally constructed, being a dwelling.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
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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, a parcel of land located at 134 Sydney Street (NBGIC Number
5371), from District Centre Commercial to Low Density Residential classification, be
read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal
Plan By-Law".
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
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, a parcel of land located at 134 Sydney Street (NBGIC Number
5371), from District Centre Commercial to Low Density Residential classification, be
read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal
Plan By-Law".
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-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 134 Sydney Street (NBGIC Number 5371), from "B-2" General Business
to "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential classification, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of
Saint John.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-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 134 Sydney Street (NBGIC Number 5371), from "B-2" General Business
to "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential classification, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City
of Saint John.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the above report
from the Planning Advisory Committee be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6. (a) Municipal Plan Amendment And
(b) Re-ZoninQ 1954 ManawaQonish Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on
Schedule 2-A, (i) a parcel of land having a width of approximately 115 feet and an area
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of approximately 21,500 square feet, being the rear portion of the property at 1954
Manawagonish Road (NBGIC Number 55057194), from Highway Commercial to Light
Industrial classification, and (ii) a parcel of land having a frontage of approximately 75
feet on Manawagonish Road, a depth of approximately 250 feet and an area of
approximately 18,750 square feet, being a portion of NBGIC Number 403618 located
adjacent to 1954 Manawagonish Road, from Light Industrial to Highway Commercial
classification; and (b) the proposed re-zoning of the parcel referred to in (i) above from
"B-2" General Business to "1-1" Light Industrial classification, and the parcel of land
referred to in (ii) above from "1-1" Light Industrial to "B-2" General Business
classification, to correct the discrepancy between zone boundaries and property lines
of 1954 Manawagonish Road (NBGIC Number 55057194), so that the property will lie
entirely within a Light Industrial designation and zone, as originally intended, and that
no written objections were received in this regard.
6.{e)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of the Planning Department's report considered at the
Committee's May 2 meeting; and recommending that Common Council (1) redesignate
on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan, from Highway Commercial to
Light Industrial classification, a parcel of land having a width of approximately 115 feet
and an area of approximately 21,500 square feet, being the rear portion of the property
known as civic number 1954 Manawagonish Road (NBGIC Number 55057194); (2)
redesignate on Schedule 2-A of the Municipal Development Plan, from Light Industrial
to Highway Commercial classification, a parcel of land having a frontage of
approximately 75 feet on Manawagonish Road, a depth of approximately 250 feet and
an area of approximately 18,750 square feet, being a portion of NBGIC Number
403618 located adjacent to 1945 Manawagonish Road; (3) re-zone the same parcel of
land referred to in (1) above from "B-2" General Business to "1-1" Light Industrial
classification; and (4) re-zone the same parcel of land referred to in (2) above from "1-1"
Light Industrial to "B-2" General Business classification.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
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, a parcel of land having a width of approximately 115 feet and an
area of approximately 21,500 square feet, being the rear portion of the property at
1954 Manawagonish Road (NBGIC Number 55057194), from Highway Commercial to
Light Industrial classification, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal
Plan By-Law".
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
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, a parcel of land having a width of approximately 115 feet and an
area of approximately 21,500 square feet, being the rear portion of the property at
1954 Manawagonish Road (NBGIC Number 55057194), from Highway Commercial to
Light Industrial classification, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal
Plan By-Law".
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
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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, a parcel of land having a frontage of approximately 75 feet on
Manawagonish Road, a depth of approximately 250 feet and an area of approximately
18,750 square feet, being a portion of NBGIC Number 403618 located adjacent to
1954 Manawagonish Road, from Light Industrial to Highway Commercial classification,
be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal
Plan By-Law".
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
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, a parcel of land having a frontage of approximately 75 feet on
Manawagonish Road, a depth of approximately 250 feet and an area of approximately
18,750 square feet, being a portion of NBGIC Number 403618 located adjacent to
1954 Manawagonish Road, from Light Industrial to Highway Commercial classification,
be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal
Plan By-Law".
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend
the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of
land having a width of approximately 115 feet and an area of approximately 21,500
square feet, being the rear portion of the property at 1954 Manawagonish Road
(NBGIC Number 55057194), from "B-2" General Business to "1-1" Light Industrial
classification, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of
Saint John.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Arthurs
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the
Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of
land having a width of approximately 115 feet and an area of approximately 21,500
square feet, being the rear portion of the property at 1954 Manawagonish Road
(NBGIC Number 55057194), from "B-2" General Business to "1-1" Light Industrial
classification, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City
of Saint John.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the
Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of
land having a frontage of approximately 75 feet on Manawagonish Road, a depth of
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approximately 250 feet and an area of approximately 18,750 square feet, being a
portion of NBGIC Number 403618 located adjacent to 1954 Manawagonish Road, from
"1-1" Light Industrial to "B-2" General Business classification, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of
Saint John.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend
the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of
land having a frontage of approximately 75 feet on Manawagonish Road, a depth of
approximately 250 feet and an area of approximately 18,750 square feet, being a
portion of NBGIC Number 403618 located adjacent to 1954 Manawagonish Road, from
"1-1" Light Industrial to "B-2" General Business classification, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City
of Saint John.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the above report from
the Planning Advisory Committee be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7. (a) Munieipal Plan Amendment And
(b) Re-ZoninQ 120-124 Adelaide Street
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to (a) a proposed Municipal Plan amendment, as amended by
the North End Neighbourhood Plan, to redesignate on Schedule 2-A, the Future Land
Use Plan, the property at 120-124 Adelaide Street (NBGIC Number 371484), having an
area of approximately 3,000 square feet, from Medium Density Residential to Mixed
Use (Residential and Commercial) classification; and (b) the proposed re-zoning of the
same property from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential to "B-1" Local Business
classification, to permit a ground floor office for a contracting business, apartments and
a rear addition for equipment storage related to the business, as requested by Mr.
Patrick Hickey of Hickey Property Management, and that 7.{d) a letter from Miss
Margaret E.F. Farren and a petition have been received in opposition to the proposed
amendments.
7.{e)
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory
Committee submitting a copy of the Planning Department's report and letters, including
a petition, considered by the Committee at its May 30 meeting at which the applicant
expressed concern regarding the suggested Section 39 condition relating to overnight
parking of commercial vehicles and several presentations were made by area
residents, including one by a spokesperson for the North End Residents Business
Association, dealing primarily with the impact of the proposed addition to the existing
on-street parking for the area; however, the request for re-zoning was generally
supported by the area residents; advising that further discussion is expected regarding
an appropriate addition to the existing building for storage and any addition would
require the Committee's approval and involve notification to the surrounding property
owners; and recommending that Common Council (1) redesignate on Schedule 2-A of
the Municipal Development Plan, as amended by the North End Neighbourhood Plan, a
property located at 120-124 Adelaide Street, also identified as NBGIC Number 371484,
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from Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use (Residential and Commercial)
classification; and (2) re-zone the same property from "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple
Residential to "B-1" Local Business classification, subject to a resolution pursuant to
Section 39 of the Community Planning Act setting out the following conditions:- (a) that
no commercial vehicles are stored overnight on the subject property; (b) that no
business activities other than an office and related storage area are permitted on the
subject property pertaining to the contracting business; and (c) that any addition to the
existing building be limited to one (1) storey in height, and be constructed in
accordance with a detailed site plan, subject to the approval of the Development
Officer.
Mr. Randall Hatfield, solicitor, appeared in opposition to the above-
proposed amendments on behalf of Ms. Irene Porter and Ms. Frances MacAfee,
owners of a parcel of land adjacent to that of the applicant; and explained that, at the
Planning Advisory Committee meeting on May 30, his clients' objection to the
applicant's proposal was based on the proposed addition to the applicant's structure
which would interfere with the right of access enjoyed continuously by Ms. Porter, Ms.
MacAfee and family members for over 40 years, and a right-of-way, contained in their
deed and recognized in the applicant's deed, would be denied or, at the very least,
interfere with traffic, posing several safety questions, and that he indicated at the May
30 meeting that his clients approved of the Planning staff recommendation to the
Committee for approval of a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning subject to
several Section 39 conditions and against granting any variances, which would have
defeated the proposed structure. Mr. Hatfield advised that he has been instructed to,
at this meeting, oppose outright the applicant's proposal based on Ms. Porter and Ms.
MacAfee's opposition relevant to the following reasons:- (1) an emerging
neighbourhood consensus with respect to the appropriate use for Adelaide Street and
the impact of a Plan amendment and re-zoning on parking in the area; (2) the
applicant's request to the Planning Advisory Committee meeting on May 30 that the
Section 39 condition dealing with overnight parking be removed, which raises the
spectre of a parking problem which his clients' are trying to avoid, as well as the spectre
of a continuing number of applications for a variance and a denial is a certainty that his
clients want for the area; and (3) reports of existing conflicts over the question of
access and parking that the applicant is experiencing on the West Side. Mr. Hatfield, in
summarizing, expressed his clients' opinion that the integrity of the neighbourhood, the
issues of parking, access, safety and their concerns over the certainty of these matters
in the future, can best be met by denying this application.
Ms. Laurel Cormier addressed Council, as the Public Relations Chair of
the North End Residents and Business Association, in opposition to the above proposal
on the basis that the proposed "B-1" zoning would provide a rather large canopy under
which numerous types of businesses, including Mr. Hickey's, could apply, and the
location of the property in question is totally unsuited for the type of re-zoning
requested as there is already heavy vehicular traffic in the area making it difficult to
access Adelaide Street from Newman Street, increased traffic would make a sharp
curve directly across from 219 Newman Street even more dangerous, and any extra
parking on that very busy corner would congest an already overburdened area. Ms.
Cormier expressed the opinion that the increased business and possibly the storage of
building materials would heighten the parking problem, and cause concern to
pedestrian traffic, particularly children and senior citizens; and would greatly increase
the danger of accidents, particularly in the winter months, and as there is only one
sidewalk in the subject area. Ms. Cormier advised that many of the persons who
signed the above-mentioned petition are members of the Association who feel that their
quality of life and safety is being challenged by the proposal, and that the Association's
concerns are with these residents and for the safety of the citizens in the community at
large and, as this particular part of the North End is heavily trafficked, the Association
can see real problems if the proposal should be granted.
Mrs. Margaret Freill of 217 Newman Street spoke in opposition to the
proposal as the owner of the property abutting the back of the property in question;
advised that her husband spoke at the Planning Advisory Committee meeting in this
regard; and, having noted that there is already a business in place in the subject
building and the structure has always had a business there, advised that she has no
problem with the owner changing the nature of the business, although the proposal is
asking for a structural change which would diminish parking. Mrs. Freill also advised
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that, as the sidewalk on Newman Street does not continue down into the parking lot at
the mall, people approaching Newman Street toward Adelaide Street do not realize that
there is a sidewalk and come up the centre of the street, nor is the Newman Street
sidewalk plowed in the winter months. Mrs. Freill asked if the lack of details in the
proposal means that a by-law change is wanted so that whatever the applicant can put
in can be put in after; and expressed concern about the possible infringement on her
property of the proposed addition to the building, and the effect of the proposed
addition on the right-of-way that has always existed for properties in the area, as well
as on the accessibility of emergency services. Mrs. Freill questioned the type of traffic
associated with a construction business and what will be stored on the subject site; and
asked the necessity of coming into a residential area to re-zone for a business of this
nature when there are many vacant industrially-zoned properties in the City; and, in re-
iterating that she does not have a problem with a business being on the subject
property, advised that she does have a problem with these major changes that are
being asked requested.
Mr. Patrick Hickey, appearing in support of his application, advised that
he is the owner of the property in question, as well as owner of a share of the
construction company he is trying to place on the ground floor of it; and commented on
the non-conforming use of the property over the years. Mr. Hickey also advised that he
has accepted the Planning Advisory Committee's proposal to not build the addition at
this time and is only requesting the zoning change.
Mr. Hickey, in response to Council queries, advised that it would be
necessary to make an alternate arrangement to store one vehicle, although there is
ample off-street parking available, including 4 spaces along the side of the property as
well as an approximate 30 by 30 foot area at the rear of the property where the
proposed addition was supposed to go of which there is a right-of-way to the property
next door at the rear of the property, and beyond that there is ample off-street available
at this property, and advised that vehicles associated with the proposed construction
business would not be left on the property over night and, because in the construction
business the work would be carried out on various sites through the City, they would
not be parked in the 4 parking spaces throughout the day and, while they would be
back and forth to the office during the day, for the most part these vehicles would be
off-site. Mr. Hickey confirmed that the present tenant's renewal of the lease in the
subject building would necessitate, in order to carry on with his plans, the new building
proposed, although, if unable to build a new building, he would have to look some
place else for an office and the tenant would stay; and explained that, as he could
foresee that there would be some parking problems on the street if the addition went
ahead as proposed, this is the reason he has decided at this time not to pursue the
addition but just to request the zoning change and that the zoning change on its own
still allows ample off-street parking for the business proposal, and also that, if the
present tenant renews his lease and he wants to build the addition should the re-zoning
be approved, he would possibly come back with a reduced scope on a new building
and proceed from there. With respect to access, Mr. Hickey advised that his deed
gives the property next door an alley way, not necessarily a driveway; and, in response
to Councillor Fitzpatrick as to whether or not, in view of Mr. Hickey's indication that he
would not be proceeding with the addition to the building, he would agree with a
change in the above-recommended Section 39 conditions to the effect that there would
be no addition to the present building at the present time, which would necessitate
reapplying for the addition, Mr. Hickey expressed the understanding that he would have
to apply again should he wish to put an addition on the building, and that he would
have no problem with that, and added that he does have a problem with condition (a)
on the basis that, without the addition on the property, there is ample off-street parking.
Mr. Baird explained that, if the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation is
adopted, Mr. Hickey would be required to apply through the Committee for a number of
variances; however, if Council adopted an amended recommendation as suggested by
Councillor Fitzpatrick, the applicant would have to go through the public hearing
process, so it is a question of who would make the decision with respect to an addition.
Mr. Hickey made the observation that, as to whether or not he has given full
consideration to a proposal that seems to upset a very comfortable neighbourhood
situation and if he would concede that the addition would cause some difficulty for the
neighbours, the property in question has run a business for several years and has
already conceded that the addition is oversized and that is why he is withdrawing it.
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On motion of Councillor Vincent
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that the application of Mr.
Patrick Hickey, Hickey Property Management, for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-
zoning of property at 120-124 Adelaide Street be denied.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Fitzpatrick
voting "nay".
8. Street Closing By-Law Amendment
Portion Of Ravnes Avenue
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to the proposed closing of a portion of Raynes Avenue and that
no written objections were received in this regard.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A
By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In
The City Of Saint John", with regard to closing a portion of Raynes Avenue, 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 The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City Of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Brown
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A
By-Law to Amend a By-Law Respecting The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In
The City Of Saint John", with regard to closing a portion of Raynes Avenue, 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 The Stopping Up And Closing Of Highways In The City Of Saint John".
9. Paul Melntyre - Building Permit
Lot 63 Lakewood Avenue Extension
Mr. Paul Mcintyre, referring to a previously-submitted brief, addressed
Council on behalf of him and his wife, Natalie, on the City's denial to them, in May
1995, of a building permit for construction of their new home on Lot 63 Lakewood
Avenue Extension, and to request Council's consideration in granting a building permit
to them. Mr. Mcintyre advised that, as indicated on the copy of a 1969 subdivision plan
submitted with their brief, the lot in question is on a City-owned street in an approved,
registered subdivision; and, referring to section 40(1) of the Zoning By-Law and a policy
adopted by Council on March 18, 1985, noted that the former makes reference to the
opinion of Council and to provision of supply of streets, not a paved road, and the latter
seem to support them in indicating that a person does not have to upgrade the street if
it does not create drainage or traffic problems. Mr. Mcintyre asked Council to pass a
motion, pursuant to section 40(1), in that there is an adequate provision for the supply
of a street such that they should be granted a building permit.
A motion was proposed by Councillor Trites and seconded by Councillor
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Knibb to refer the above matter to the City Manager for a report at the next meeting of
Council with a view to making the construction of the home happen, whereupon the
Mayor suggested that the City Manager would like to comment at this time in this
regard.
Mr. Totten made the observation that the Mcintyre's are requesting
Council's support for a decision to recognize that the subject lot is suitable for
development and, if Council passed such a motion, the Building Inspector would issue
a permit.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that with regard to the
presentation of Paul and Natalie Mcintyre requesting that they not be required to
upgrade the standard of the existing street frontage at Lot 63, Lakewood Avenue
Extension, Council determines that this lot is suitable for development.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. Stephen R. Cronk - Mark Drive
Mr. Stephen R. Cronk addressed Council on the subject of Mark Drive
based on (1) the existing conditions relevant to the heavy volume of traffic, the lack of
stop signs and traffic lights, the large number of trucks, the use of this residential street
as a direct route to businesses, the excessive speed of traffic well in excess of the 50
kilometres per hour posted which poses a danger to pedestrians, and the present state
of sidewalks, curbing, road surface and lines; (2) the zoning and current use in that, in
his opinion, there is a need for a ban on all further re-zoning and for recognition of the
necessity of an alternate route to alleviate traffic problems; and (3) the impact on the
residential area and the effect on traffic patterns future development would have. Mr.
Cronk made reference to the Planning Advisory Committee's recent approval of
conditions for a bowling alley as a permitted use on Mark Drive, which is the subject of
the Committee's report to Council at this meeting under item 23 and his previous
presentation to Council on a proposed re-zoning of property in the area.
The Mayor expressed the understanding that staff is still working on the
situation on Mark Drive, and suggested that this matter should be referred to staff, as
well as to the Police Commission.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the presentation of Mr.
Stephen R. Cronk, regarding Mark Drive, be referred to the City Manager and the Saint
John Board of Police Commissioners.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
23. Planning Advisory Committee
New Development Off Mark Drive
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the report from the
Planning Advisory Committee advising of its approval of an application to develop the
property identified as 10 Mark Drive for a 32-lane bowling alley, subject to conditions
relating to the development of the site with which the applicant was in agreement;
expressing concern regarding the increase of traffic volume on Mark Drive over the
past several years resulting from new commercial and industrial developments; and
recommending that immediate and serious consideration be given to the traffic flow
patterns on Mark Drive -- be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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11. Mavor's Remarks
Mayor McAlary, having noted the City's May 15 presentation of
certificates to Honourary Charter Officials for the year May 18, 1995 and 1996 at which
Mr. Murray Beesley was unable to attend, presented Mr. Beesley with his certificate to
the ancient Charter position of Port Master.
The Mayor recognized Mr. Joseph Day, Chairman of the 1995 Labatt
Lite 24-Hour Relay, who addressed Council on this July 15-16 fund-raising event for the
Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation, noting his letter to Council at the last meeting
requesting the City's entry of a team, as well as his letter on the agenda of this meeting
of Council under item 33.
33. Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation Ine.
Fireworks To Conelude Labatt Lite 24-Hour Relav
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Joseph
A. Day, Chairman of 1995 Labatt Lite 24-Hour Relay, requesting that the City contribute
one-half of the expenses for a 10th Anniversary Tribute at the conclusion of the Labatt
Lite 24-Hour Relay, as indicated in the submitted proposal of T.W Graham Ltd.,
Wholesale, for fireworks in the amount of $9,793.45 -- be received and filed and
Council regretfully decline to support the event in this manner.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Mavor's Remarks
Mayor McAlary advised that the Canadian Figure Skating Association
has chosen Saint John as the host site of the 1998 World Junior Figure Skating
Championships to be held at Harbour Station on December 2 to 7, 1997 and, having
noted a previous announcement with respect to Saint John hosting the Sun Life Skate
Canada International in November 1995, commended those concerned in bringing
these events to the City.
11A. Committees
Consideration was given to a report from Mayor McAlary listing the City
of Saint John committees (a) that require the presence of a Common Council member;
and (b) on which a Common Council member has, in the past, sat but such
membership is not required; as well as a list of Cities of New Brunswick Association
committees for which Council representation is required; advising that the Rockwood
Park Advisory Board and the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board are being reviewed
for the possible elimination of one; and asking Council members to indicate, within the
next week, their preference for committees on which they desire to serve for
consideration by the Nominating Committee which will be meeting probably around the
third week of June for recommendation to Committee of the Whole for approval and for
subsequent ratification in open session of Council.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that within one week
Council members indicate, in writing, those committees on which they wish to serve.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Progress Payments
Contraets 93-15. 93-17. 94-8
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
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RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, authority be granted for payment of the following construction progress
certificates, namely:-
1. Contract 93-15, Mount Pleasant Ave (E)
Jean Street Water & Sewer Construction
Nautilus Construction & Rentals Ltd.
Original estimated value of work
Total work done, Estimate Number 7
444,941.40
Retention
Payments previously approved
Sub-Total
G.ST Component
Sum recommended for payment, Progress
Estimate Number 7, dated May 29, 1995
Deficiency holdback release
$446,169.90
Nil
441 , 121 .40
3,820.00
249.91
$ 3,820.00
2. Contract 93-17, St. John Street
Walsh Place Water & Sewer Construction
Nautilus Construction & Rentals Ltd.
Original estimated value of work
Total work done, Estimate Number 6
273,228.40
Retention
Payments previously approved
Sub-Total
G.ST Component
Sum recommended for payment, Progress
Estimate Number 6, dated May 29, 1995
Deficiency holdback release
$299,212.90
Nil
272,479.40
749.00
49.00
$ 749.00
3. Contract 94-8, Cranston Avenue
Water & Sewer Construction
Fairville Construction Ltd.
Original estimated value of work
Total work done, Estimate Number 4
357,025.56
Retention
Payments previously approved
Sub-Total
G.ST Component
Sum recommended for payment, Progress
Estimate Number 4, dated May 29, 1995
Deficiency holdback release.
$425,564.00
Nil
355,225.56
1,800.00
117.76
$ 1,800.00
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Seeurity For Rehabilitation Of
Gravel Pit 360-370 Latimore Lake Road
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, a sum of money, certificate of deposit, letter of credit or guarantee in the
amount of $10,000 be accepted from Thomas Construction Limited as security to
ensure the rehabilitation of the gravel pit located at 360-370 Latimore Lake Road
(NBGIC Number 335232).
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Seeurity For Rehabilitation Of
Gravel Pit 1003 Latimore Lake Road
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On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, a sum of money, certificate of deposit, letter of credit or guarantee in
the amount of $59,000 be accepted from Thomas Construction Limited as security to
ensure the rehabilitation of the gravel pit located at 1003 Latimore Lake Road (NBGIC
Number 329409).
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. Zoning By-Law Text Amendment
Pits And Quarries Land Use Classifieation
Caneellation Of Julv 4 Publie HearinQ Date
Read a report from the City Manager advising that, further to Council's
setting of the July 4 public hearing date for a proposed Zoning By-Law text amendment
with respect to a pits and quarries land use classification, further discussion will be
required with the two committees which have been part of the process to develop the
Pits and Quarries Aggregate Strategy as they still have strongly divergent views on
standards proposed in the zone and gaining greater consensus on the issues does not
appear to be possible in the near term and, in addition, both groups have suggested
areas where alternative approaches could be considered which will require further
investigation; also advising that, when the July 4 public hearing date was set, former
Commissioner of Development Services Stephen Bedford was to be available as he
had significant involvement in the Strategy, and Manager of Community Planning Jim
Baird had already made arrangements for a vacation in July, thus being unavailable for
the July 4 meeting; and recommending, therefore, that the July 4, 1995 public hearing
date be cancelled and a new date be set after a further report on the potential for
consensus.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, the Tuesday, July 4, 1995 public hearing date of a proposed Zoning By-
Law text amendment with respect to a pits and quarries land use classification be
cancelled, and that a new date be set after a further report on the potential for
consensus.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Change Of Ownership "The Butterfly
Shoppe". Stall #5. City Market
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the remaining portion of the lease for "The Butterfly Shoppe" at Stall
#5 at the City Market, currently held by Wendy Gallant and Catherine Wisted, be
assigned to Wendy Gallant.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Tender For Contraet 95-14, Asphaltie
Conerete Street ResurfaeinQ 1995
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, contract 95-14, asphaltic concrete street resurfacing 1995, be awarded
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to Classic Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $1,061,037, as calculated based
upon estimated quantities, and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
execute the necessary contract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
18. Tender For Tires And Tubes
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, the supply agreement for the provision of tires and tubes for one year,
commencing upon acceptance by Council, be awarded as indicated in the submitted
summary of bids.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
19. Tender For Uniform ClothinQ
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the tender for the supply of uniform clothing for the Saint John Fire
Department be awarded to the low bidders to meet the requirements of the tender, as
indicated in the submitted summary of bids.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
20. Tender For Sand. Gravel & AQQreQates
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, the tender for the establishment of supply agreements for the provision
of sand, gravel and aggregates to various City departments be awarded to the
tenderers as indicated in the submitted summary of bids.
The Mayor noted the City Manager's distribution at this meeting of a
replacement page for the first page of the summary of bids.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
21. Proposal - Publie Address
System Couneil Chamber
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that
the existing public address system in the Council Chamber, being 15 years old and
obsolete, is no longer repairable and therefore no longer meets the needs of the City of
Saint John, and that NB Tel, the supplier of the original equipment, has put forth a
proposal, which includes a bid from Atlantic Alarm, that would see the existing system
replaced at a minimum cost to the City and allow NB Tel to completely retire from the
public address system business as the primary supplier would be Atlantic Alarm; also
advising that this is an unplanned expenditure of $33,273.15, including installation and
less taxes, borne out of a necessity to keep the public informed through Cable 10, the
news media or in person, at each meeting, and that comparable systems recently
installed in other municipalities have cost in the area of $45,000 to $50,000; and
recommending acceptance of the proposal.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
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Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Council accept the proposal of NB Tel to have Atlantic Alarm Systems
Ltd. supply and install a new public address system in the Common Council Chamber,
in the amount of $33,273.15 (taxes included).
Mr. Totten made the observation that the above recommendation is the
result, not of a public tendering process but, of an unsolicited proposal presented to
City staff as a result of ongoing discussions with NB Tel for three or four months, the
thrust of these discussions having been directed to finding a solution to the public
address system in the Council Chamber in that for 15 years NB Tel has been supplying
the maintenance and providing the City with advice in this regard; and explained that,
as a result of it having come to staff's attention that the entire system needs to be
replaced and of NB Tel's commitment to the City of Saint John in view of trying to assist
in a solution, NB Tel has gone to a third party and brought to the City the proposal as
outlined in the above report and, while it is recognized that this is a different method of
operating from what the City is normally used to doing, staff is satisfied, from
discussion with NB Tel and through discussion with the City's Purchasing Agent, that it
is in the best interest of the taxpayers to move in the direction recommended, as well
as in the best interest of Council in its ability to communicate to the public through its
meetings in the Council Chamber to address the public address system as there seems
to be repeated complaints about it. Deputy Mayor Chase questioned the components
of the proposed system and involvement of other local companies in the bid process, to
which Mr. Logan explained the manner in which NB Tel, having recognized the need for
a new system and being willing to bear the cost of $10,689.30 for repairs carried out in
1995, arrived at a proposal it considers the absolute best and most economical for the
City of Saint John, and how the system would operate.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
22. City Market By-Law Amendment
For City Market To Open Julv 1
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager advising that
the City Market Tenants Association has requested that the City Market be opened on
Canada Day, Saturday, July 1, with those tenants who wish to remain closed able to do
so by securing their stall and providing their own security, and that, as July 1 is a
statutory holiday and statutory holidays are not "Market Days" as governed by the City
Market By-Law, a By-Law amendment is required; and recommending that Common
Council give first and second readings to the submitted By-Law amendment.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the
City Market By-Law, with respect to the July 1, 1995 Canada Day opening, be read a
first time.
(Councillor Vincent withdrew from the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time the by-law to amend the City Market By-Law.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the
City Market By-Law, with respect to the July 1, 1995 Canada Day opening, be read a
second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time the by-law to amend the City Market By-Law.
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24. Planning Advisory Committee
Subdivision 73-81 Keans Road
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Gould
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, (1) cash-in-lieu of the required land for public purposes
dedication be accepted with respect to the Peeter and Thomas Vihvelin Subdivision at
73-81 Keans Road; and (2) Common Council assent to any required municipal services
or public utility easements with respect to this Subdivision.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
25. Master Plumbers Examining Board
Appointment Of Chairperson & Members
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the letter from the Master
Plumbers Examining Board asking that Council (1) appoint a chairperson for the Board
as the recent municipal election has left the Board without one; (2) appoint Mr. Gerald
Vickers, Mr. Gerald Peer, Mr. Ray York and Mr. James E. Lawton to the Board on the
recommendation of the Saint John Mechanical Contractors Employers Association Inc.;
and (3) re-appoint Mr. Ken Sommerville to the Board on the recommendation of Local
213 of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and
Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada -- be received and Messrs. Gerald
Vickers, Gerald Peer, Ray York, James E. Lawton and Ken Sommerville be appointed
to the Board, and further that the appointment of a chairperson be referred to the
Nominating Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
26. Master Plumbers Examining Board
Lieenses For Kevin Doiron. Glenn MeRae
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Gould
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Master Plumbers Examining Board, the applications of Mr. Kevin Doiron of 1597
Rothesay Road, Saint John, N.B., and Mr. Glenn McRae of 8 Wedgewood Drive,
Fairvale, N.B., for Master Plumbers Licenses be approved and 1995 Licenses be
issued to them upon approval by Common Council and the payment of the prescribed
fee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
27. Environment Committee Bi-Annual
Report Julv To Deeember 1994
On motion of Councillor Gould
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the Bi-Annual
Report from July to December 1994, as submitted by the City of Saint John
Environment Committee, be received and filed.
(Councillor Vincent re-entered the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
28. Offiee Of The Prime Minister
CCO Mav 1 Re Health Care System
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On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the letter from Kimberley
Peever, Special Assistant Correspondence, Office of the Prime Minister,
acknowledging Common Council resolution of May 1, 1995 with respect to the Canada
Health and Social Transfer; and advising that a copy of the correspondence was
forwarded to The Honourable Paul Martin, Minister of Finance -- be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
29. Minister of Munieipalities, Culture And Housing
Bill 26. Munieipal Preservation HeritaQe Aet
Consideration was given to a letter from The Honourable Paul Duffie,
Minister of Municipalities, Culture and Housing, submitting a copy of the Municipal
Heritage Preservation Act and amendments; and advising the options to Council with
the May 8, 1995 proclamation of Bill 26, "An Act To Amend the Municipal Heritage
Preservation Act", with respect to the size of the review board, fields represented by
membership on the board, a change in name from preservation review board to
heritage review board with councils to retain any name for their boards that are already
in use, and the ability of Council to appoint a "community heritage officer" and delegate
authority for the approval of certificates of appropriateness to the officer.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that the letter from The
Honourable Paul Duffie, Minister of Municipalities, Culture and Housing, regarding the
May 8, 1995 proclamation of Bill 26, "An Act To Amend The Municipal Heritage
Preservation Act", be referred to the City Manager and the Preservation Review Board.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
30. Carl and Jean Humphrey - Heritage
DesiQnation 97 Laneaster Street
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the letter from Carl and
Jean Humphrey asking that Council designate their home at 97 Lancaster Street as a
heritage home as records prove this building to have been on the subject site before
May 1810 -- be referred to the City Manager and the Preservation Review Board.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
31. (a) D.A. Petersen, Mrs. R.E. Petersen,
W.W. Woodley; (b) Joyee Passero;
(e) Elsie MeGraw; (d) Elda Melanson
Proposed Labour Temple. Dominion Park
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the letters from (a) D.
A. Petersen, Mrs. R. E. Petersen and W.W. Woodley; (b) Rose Passero; (c) Elsie
McGraw; and (d) Elda Melanson, advising of concerns with respect to the proposed
Labour Temple at Dominion Park, and reasons for opposing the project -- be referred to
the City Manager to arrange a meeting with representatives of the Hatheway Trust and
residents of the area.
Councillor Knibb first proposed a motion, which was seconded by Deputy
Mayor Chase, to receive and file the above letters and instruct the City Manager, in
conjunction with the Labour Temple representatives, to call a public meeting to address
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the difficulties concerned, the main one of which seems to be sewerage disposal from
the Hatheway temple. The Mayor suggested that, as Mr. Patrick Riley, representing the
Hatheway Trust, has indicated to her that a public meeting has not yet been held, the
City should wait to hear from the Labour representatives before setting up a public
meeting; and noted that no lease agreement has been signed by the City. Councillor
Gould suggested that the letters should be tabled for consideration with other letters of
objection during presentations from that area, whereupon Councillor Knibb concurred
with tabling the letters and requesting the City Manager to arrange a meeting with the
residents and the Labour Temple representatives in an attempt to work something out
with the citizens. Councillor Trites questioned the process in that Council, by
resolution, has authorized the execution of an agreement for the labour temple, where
the City stands on the route now being followed and the effect of the resolution; and
asked what would happen should the representatives of the Hatheway Trust indicate
their readiness to sign the agreement, to which Mr. Rodgers replied that the process, if
the lease document is prepared containing the provisions approved by Council and is
put before the Clerk and the Mayor, the resolution is on the record for the document to
be executed after his approval as to legality and form if it complies with the resolution
passed; and made the observation that, while the City Manager might wish to comment
on where in the process the actual document is, no further authority is required to
complete the process.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
32. Saint John Hortieultural Assoeiation
Representation On Roekwood Park Advisory Board
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Saint John Horticultural Association submitting the following list of representatives to
the Rockwood Park Advisory Board: - Mr. 1. W. Hutchison, Mr. E. L. Teed, Mr. Steve
Ashford, Mr. Wallace MacMurray, Ms. Brenda Farren and, as an alternate, Dr. S.
Weyman -- be referred to the Nominating Committee.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
34. The Saint John Jeux Canada Games Foundation, Ine.
1994 Report & Finaneial Statements. Appointment Of Governors
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from The Saint
John Jeux Canada Games Foundation Inc. submitting the audited Report and Financial
Statements as at December 31, 1994, and recommending that Patrick Darrah, Norman
Sinclair and Joseph Flynn of Saint John be reappointed Governors for the term ending
December 31, 1997 or until their successors are appointed -- be received and filed with
appreciation and the recommendation adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Adiournment
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that this meeting be
adjourned.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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