1995-12-18_Minutes
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DECEMBER 18, 1995
At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of
Saint John, on Monday, the eighteenth day of December, AD. 1995, at 7:00 o'clock
p.m.
present
Shirley McAlary, Mayor
Councillors Arthurs, Ball, 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 Development Services; P. Groody,
Commissioner of Human Resources; W. Butler, Commissioner of
Community Services; J. Baird, Manager, Community Planning;
W. Edwards, Building Inspector; D. Logan, Purchasing Agent; B.
Belyea, Budget Officer; S. Lodhi, Manager, Real Estate & Facility
Management; E. LeBlanc, Insurance Coordinator; G. Tait, Fire
Chief; B. Thompson, Deputy Chief of Police; G. Ingraham,
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 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 December 11, 1995, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Mayor McAlary welcomed to the Council Chamber representatives of
Centre Scolaire-Communautaire Samuel-de-Champlain, and presented a plaque in
recognition of the Centre's 10th anniversary, having read the inscription in both official
languages. Mr. Drisdelle, Executive Director, accepted the plaque on behalf of the
Samuel-de-Champlain Centre.
* Added Item
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that a report from Committee
of the Whole earlier this date of Nominating Committee recommendations for various
committees be added to the agenda of this meeting for consideration as item 7 A
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Councillor Knibb proposed a motion, which was not seconded, to add to
the agenda of this meeting item 48, being the City Solicitor's report to Legal Session on
this date with regard to the proposed re-zoning of the Crane Mountain site.
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3(a) Street Closing By-Law Amendment
Portion Of Rope Walk Road
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to a proposed Street Closing By-Law amendment to close a
portion of Rope Walk Road, and that 3{b) a letter of objection was received in this
regard from Clark, Drummie & Company, solicitors for the Turnbull Real Estate
Company.
Mr. Donald J. Higgins of the law firm of Clark, Drummie & Company,
appeared in opposition to the proposed amendment on behalf of the Liquidators of the
Turnbull Real Estate Company, on the basis, as explained in the above-mentioned
letter, that, if such closing proceeds, there will be a resulting loss of access and street
frontage throughout the northerly and westerly sides of Rope Walk Road, as well as a
loss of access from the street to the interior of the lands because of the peculiarities of
the topography of the adjoining lands, and the taking of these rights that the landowner
now has would have an injurious affect causing loss and damage to the owner of the
land. Mr. Higgins requested that the City delay any proposed street closing and instruct
staff to meet with the adjoining land owners to determine if a satisfactory settlement
can be achieved without the institution of legal proceedings.
In response to the above presentation, Mr. MacKinnon outlined the
background leading up to the proposed street closing, and Mr. Rodgers advised that,
while it could be that the closing of the roadway could adversely affect proper access, it
would be necessary for him to examine all of the facts before giving an opinion.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the above matter be laid
on the table for input from the City Solicitor.
Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried.
4. Street Closing By-Law Amendment
Portions Of Walter & Ford Streets
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was
completed with regard to a proposed Street Closing By-Law amendment to close
portions of Walter and Ford Streets, and no written objections were received in this
regard.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
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 portions of Walter and Ford Streets, 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 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 portions of Walter and Ford Streets, be
read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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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".
5. Loyalist Days Inc. - Presentation
On Behalf Of Lovalist City Festival
Mr. Eric L. Teed, Chairman of the Loyalist City Festival Board of
Directors, was present at the meeting with regard to the previously-submitted 1995
Annual Report of Loyalist Days Inc.; commented on the plans for Loyalist City Festival
in 1996, noting the intent to commence on July 14 and terminate on July 20 for 7 days
of events with the major parade taking place Saturday morning and to reemphasize the
"Loyalist Days" concept to avoid confusion of the name "Festival" with other festivals
taking place in the City. Mr. William Swagerman presented a plaque to the Mayor in
recognition of the City's assistance to Loyalist Days, as well as Loyalist Days souvenir
coins.
As to the need for financial assistance from the City, Mr. Teed explained
that Loyalist Days could not be operated as a purely voluntary committee as some staff
is required and there is a cost for mailings and postage; and expressed the opinion
that, with regard to changing the focus of Loyalist Days in terms of introducing a party
theme more than a cultural or heritage theme, the basis of Loyalist Days is to draw
people to Saint John and people just do not come to parties and the Board does not
think it is justified to spend City or other monies just to have a fun fair, and the intent is
to promote the City's heritage.
6. Hatheway Board Of Trustees
Proposed Labour Temple
Messrs. K. Somerville, President of the Board of Trustees of the
Hatheway Trust, Board members P. Riley and R. Davidson, local historian H. Wright,
and M. Richard, Architect, were present at the meeting with regard to the proposed
labour temple at Dominion Park (which was the subject of Common Council resolution
of May 1, 1995, as well as a presentation on August 28, 1995 by Mr. Eric L. Teed, Q.C.,
representing the Dominion Park Preservation Association, and a report from the City
Solicitor to Council on October 23, 1995).
Reading in turn from a prepared brief (copies of which were distributed
to Council members at this time), Messrs. Somerville, Riley and Davidson reviewed the
factual history of the Hatheway Trust and association with the City of Saint John;
clarified, what they referred to, as misleading, outdated and non-factual statements
made by Mr. Teed to Council, having first taken exception to Mr. Teed's acting against
the interest of the Board as the law firm of Teed and Teed was involved in matters of
the Hatheway Trust and Mr. Eric Teed was hired as the official solicitor representing the
Board of Trustees of the Hatheway Trust and also acted as Secretary and, in this
capacity was acting in a solicitor client relationship and privy to all files, documents and
meetings of the Board; commented on public statements made by City Solicitor Frank
Rodgers and their belief that Mr. Rodgers is clearly in a conflict of interest in this matter
contrary to the Municipalities Act; and advised that, now that the misleading and non-
factual statements were corrected, the Board looked forward to continuing its
partnership project that would make Dominion Park a truly recreational centre for the
use and benefit of all citizens of Saint John. Mr. Wright spoke on the interpretation
centre component of the proposed labour temple.
During discussion the specific location in Dominion Park for the
proposed labour temple was clarified, as was the possible need for more land, and
proposed amendments to the lease agreement, including prohibition of liquor; and Mr.
Totten advised that he chose not to table his report on the amendments pending this
presentation by the Board of Trustees.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the presentation on
behalf of the Hatheway Board of Trustees, regarding a proposed labour temple at
Dominion Park, be referred to the City Manager.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7. Mavor's Remarks
Mayor McAlary recognized Mr. Colin Whitcomb who addressed Council
on the plans for the First Night celebration in Saint John on December 31, and
distributed copies of the schedule of performances and a pamphlet regarding the
event. The Mayor noted the Council New Year's Levee on January 1, 1996;
commended members of the Saint John Fire Fighters' Association, Local Union No.
771, I.AF.F., for their efforts relative to the Fire Fighters' Museum at the old No.2
Engine House on Sydney Street, which was the only Canadian fire station depicted on
a new international calendar published to mark the centennial year of the U.S. National
Fire Protection Association; and extended condolences to the family of the late Mr.
John E. (Jack) Garnett, a former Police Officer of the City of Saint John, who passed
away on December 15. Mayor McAlary, noting item 8 on the agenda of this meeting,
advised of the decision of the Canadian Red Cross Society to establish its zone office
in Saint John as originally planned, rather than in Halifax, Nova Scotia as had been
announced earlier.
8. Canadian Red Cross
On motion of Councillor Arthurs
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor
Arthurs regarding the Canadian Red Cross property on University Avenue -- be
received and filed.
Councillor Arthurs noted the intent of the above letter which was
prepared prior to the decision to locate the zone office in Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
*7 A. Committee Of The Whole Report
Read the 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 December 18, 1995, when there
were present Mayor McAlary and Councillors Arthurs, Ball, Chase, Fitzpatrick, Gould,
Knibb, Trites and Waldschutz, and your Committee submits the following
recommendation, namely:-
1.
That as recommended by the Nominating Committee,
(a) Leo M. Maloney be re-appointed to the Aquatic Centre Commission for a term of
three years.
(b) as requested by the Saint John Port Corporation, David Doyle be appointed to the
Greater Saint John Economic Development Commission (Enterprise Saint John),
replacing Kim Hunter, who has resigned from the Commission.
(c) Muriel Baxter be appointed to the Environment Committee for a term of three
years.
(d) Malcolm M. Somerville be re-appointed to the Board of Commissioners of the Saint
John Free Public Library.
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(e) William Grant, William Gale and William Nugent be re-appointed to the Harbour
Station Commission for a term of three years.
(f) James Balcomb be appointed to the Board of Directors of Saint John Industrial
Parks Ltd.
(g) C. Dwight Allaby, Norman Hamburg and Douglas Anderson be re-appointed, and
Vijay Kawatra be appointed, to the Saint John Parking Commission for a term of
three years.
(h) Councillor Gould be appointed as chairman of the Master Plumbers Examining
Board.
(i) Donald A Bonnell be re-appointed, and Tom Bayne and Edward Keyes be
appointed, to the Planning Advisory Committee for a term of three years.
December 18, 1995,
Saint John, N.B.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Shirley McAlary,
C h air man.
7 A.1. NominatinQ Committee Recommendations
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the above report be
received and filed and the recommendation therein be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9. General Fund - Water And Sewerage
1996 OperatinQ And Capital BudQets
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager providing an
overview of the following four submitted documents which set out in considerable detail
the administration's recommendations as they relate to fiscal 1996:- (1) the Operating
Budget for the General Fund which results in the establishment of the City's tax rate;
(2) the Operating Budget for the Water and Sewerage Utility which establishes the
rates to be charged for water and sewerage services; (3) the Capital Budget for the
General Fund which provides to the public the City's current plan, as it relates to major
street works, public buildings and special projects; and (4) the Capital Budget for the
Water and Sewerage Utility which indicates the aspirations for major undertakings
associated with the aging Utility infrastructure; and recommending adoption of the
submitted resolutions in this regard.
Mr. Totten, reading from the above report, highlighted the proposed
1996 budgets, noting the move toward increasing the City's non-tax revenues by
setting fees, fines and charges at levels which more adequately reflect the true cost of
providing services so as to enable the City to maintain its tax rate of $1.58 without
seriously jeopardizing service levels, and the changes contemplated in order for this to
occur, including a reduction in the subsidy provided to minor groups for ice and pool
time, a decision to no longer provide baseball and sports fields free of charge to minor
and high school users, an increase in fines under the Parking Meter and Traffic By-
Laws and for the issuing of summonses, an increase in taxi license fees, and the
establishment of fees to be charged to owners of "sprinklered" buildings in recognition
of the additional costs incurred to ensure that the necessary municipal infrastructure is
in place. Mr. Totten commented on the intention to convert most of the mechanical
parking meters to electronic and to work cooperatively with Uptown Saint John Inc. and
the Parking Commission to promote the Uptown as a place to do business with
increased emphasis on changing the perception of the parking situation in the core, as
well as on reductions proposed in City programs that would be of interest to the public,
with no contemplation to any reductions that would diminish the level of either Police or
Fire services, the provision for an asphalt program comparable to that which existed in
1995, and the
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contemplation of a significant sum dedicated to employee training; and, with regard to
the Water and Sewerage Utility, noted the proposed 2.5% increase in water and
sewerage charges to customers.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the amount of $87,127,505
be adopted as the estimate required for the operation of the City of Saint John for 1996
as follows:-
General Government Services
Protective Services
Transportation Services
Environmental Health Services
Development Services
Recreational & Cultural Services
Fiscal Services
$ 6,877,037
30,912,853
19,836,894
1,907,560
6,849,223
7,800,938
12,943,000
AND FURTHER that the amount of $8,246,028 be adopted as the
estimate for Non-Tax Revenue for the year 1996:
AND FURTHER that the Federal Grant in lieu of taxes of $1,237,960 be
incorporated in the 1996 budget:
AND FURTHER that the Provincial Unconditional Grant of $25,311,175
be incorporated in the 1996 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 1996 be adopted in the amount of $52,332,342:
AND FURTHER that the rate at which the amounts comprising the above
estimates are to be levied be fixed at $1.58 on each $100 valuation of 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
disburse funds, the timing of which to be at his discretion, to the organizations
mentioned on Schedule 4:
AND FURTHER that the amount of $9,812,000 be adopted as the
estimate of the capital programs to be undertaken by the City of Saint John for the year
1996:
AND FURTHER that the estimate of expenses for the Water and
Sewerage Utility for the year 1996 in the amount of $16,804,211 be approved:
AND FURTHER that the Capital Budget for the Water and Sewerage
Utility for the year 1996 in the amount of $6,500,000 be approved.
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", with regard to rates and
discounts, 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".
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On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A
By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting Water And Sewerage", with regard to rates
and discounts, 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".
10. Tender For Insurance
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, the tender of Huestis Insurance Ltd. be accepted for the provision of
agency of record services for a period of five years from the date of award by Council,
and for the supply of insurance coverage for 1996, for a total cost of $683,641.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Tender For Plow Blades
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, the tender for replacement plow blade edges be awarded to the
lowest bidder in each case as indicated in the submitted summary of bids.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Tender For Collection Of
Residential Solid Waste
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, the tender for the collection and disposal of residential solid waste for a
period of 12 months, with an option to extend for a period of up to an additional twelve
months, be awarded (A) to Dominion Refuse Collectors for zones 1, 4, 5 and 6; and (B)
to MDI Waste Management Inc. for zones 2 and 3, as indicated in the submitted
summary of bids, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
necessary contract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Tender For Contract 95-33
Summit Drive Road Improvements
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, contract 95-33: Summit Drive road improvements, be awarded to the low
tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $73,510, as calculated
based upon estimated quantities, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
execute the necessary contract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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14. Unemplovment Insurance Premium Rebate
Consideration was given to a report advising that the City of Saint John
qualifies for an unemployment insurance premium rate reduction, which has been in
place since 1982, because it provides a comprehensive sick leave plan for its
employees, with a requirement of the plan being that the employer must share at least
5/12ths of the premium savings with its employees either in the form of improved
benefits or a cash rebate; also advising that, while the City has been rebating these
savings to Locals 486, 18 and 61 since the inception of the plan, the savings were not
passed on to the non-union employees nor members of Local 771, and that, as the
rebate is a statutory obligation, the City must now rectify the situation with the current
non-union group as well as those fire fighters and management employees who have
retired or left the employ of the City since 1982; and submitting a recommendation in
this regard.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, employees be reimbursed their share of the unemployment insurance
premium saving on the following basis: in the case of active and former non-union
employees $42.80 per year of service or part thereof during the period 1982 to 1994
and in the case of retired members of Local 771, $41.50 per year of service or part
thereof for the period 1982 to 1992.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. UpQrade To SCADA System
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, the proposal of Digital Products Ltd., in the amount of $51,900 (plus tax),
be accepted for the provision of engineering and programming services to the SCADA
system upgrade.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. License AQreement. IrvinQ Paper Inc.
Read a report from the City Manager submitting correspondence from
the Legal Department referring to Common Council resolution of May 29, 1995
authorizing the execution of a license agreement with Irving Paper respecting the
Company's pipelines crossing under Bayside Drive and Red Head Road; advising that
Mr. D. Hayward Aiton of Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales, solicitor for Irving Paper Inc.,
has requested that a Notice of License with "as built" drawings attached be recorded in
the Saint John County Registry Office and Engineering staff is satisfied with the
submitted "as built" drawings; and also advising that it would now be in order for
Council to adopt the submitted resolution.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the Mayor and
Common Clerk be authorized to execute a Notice of License with respect to a license
agreement dated May 30, 1995, between the City of Saint John as licensor and Irving
Paper Inc. as licensee, subject to such Notice of License being acceptable to the City
Solicitor as to legality and form.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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17. Tender For Demolition Of 40 Pokiok Road
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager referring to
Council's receipt on November 27 of a letter from Northern Marine Services Ltd.
requesting Council to rescind its September 18, 1995 decision to demolish the structure
at 40 Pokiok Road and sell it the site; advising that no action was taken on the tender
for demolition upon its closing on November 29 in light of Council's request to review
and respond to the letter from Northern Marine Services Ltd.; and submitting a
recommendation in this regard.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, (1) Common Council reaffirm its decision of September 18, 1995 to
demolish the building at 40 Pokiok Road and request that staff put forth an application
to re-zone the site from "1-1" Light Industrial to "P" Park; (2) Northern Marine Services
Ltd. be advised that the City is not interested in its offer to purchase the 40 Pokiok
Road property; and (3) Galbraith Construction of Saint John be awarded the tender to
demolish the building at 40 Pokiok Road for the sum of $3,900 (taxes included), and
the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
18. Taxi Bv-Law Amendment
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the report from the City
Manager advising that, further to staff being instructed during the budget preparation
process to examine revenue opportunities in addition to identifying areas where
expenditures could be reduced, staff feels it is appropriate to recommend that Council
amend the Taxi By-Law such that the licensing requirements at least offset costs; and
recommending that the submitted proposed Taxi By-Law amendment, which would
provide the City approximately $55,000 in annual licensing revenue compared to the
current $13,000 to $14,000 annual revenue, be given first and second readings -- be
received and filed:
AND FURTHER that the by-law entitled, "A By-Law To Amend A By-Law
Respecting The Regulating And Licensing Of Owners And Operators Of Taxicabs In
The City Of Saint John", 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 Regulating And Licensing Of Owners And Operators Of Taxicabs In
The City Of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A
By-Law To Amend A By-Law Respecting The Regulating And Licensing Of Owners
And Operators Of Taxicabs In The City Of Saint John", 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 Regulating And Licensing Of Owners And Operators Of Taxicabs In
The City Of Saint John".
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19. 9-1-1 Civic Address ProQram
Read a report from the City Manager noting that, during the presentation
to Council of the 9-1-1 Civic Address Program dated October 3, 1994 it was indicated
that, in some cases, existing street names and streets without names would require
name changes and naming, and several reports have been submitted to Council in this
regard; and submitting a recommendation to adopt names of streets as indicated
relative to duplicate street names and un-named roadways.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that as recommended by
the City Manager, Common Council adopt the following as Official Street Names:-
CATEGORY B: Duplicate Street Name Changes:
(a) Whalen Road off Rothesay Avenue be renamed Gerry Drive;
(b) Prospect Avenue be renamed Summertime Drive;
(c) Saint Anne Street Extension, south of Loch Lomond Road, be renamed Tiffany
Street;
(d) Horgan Road be renamed Denton Drive;
CATEGORY C: Unnamed Roadways:
"WEST" Recommendations:
INTERNAL REFERENCE
TMP9
SUGGESTED NAME
Baywatch Lane
"EAST" Recommendations:
INTERNAL REFERENCE
TMP 56
TM P 58
SUGGESTED NAME
Heaven Haven Lane
Stephenson Tower Drive.
(Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
20. Conventional Line Agreement
Western Collector Trunk Sewer Project
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager referring to
the Canada / New Brunswick Municipal Infrastructure Program funding for construction
of a western collector trunk sewer main running from the Lancaster waste water
treatment plant, along the abandoned CP Rail right-of-way to Sea Street, and to
Council's recent approval of the intent to expropriate Parcels U, V, X, Z and ZZ and the
acquisition of Parcel W, which, with Parcel T, abut the active rail line now operated by
the New Brunswick Southern Railway Company Limited; advising that, as an exact
property boundary or point of division between these parcels and the active rail line
does not currently exist and, in order to move forward with the expropriation and
acquisition of these parcels, the City must first establish a conventional line of division
between the active and abandoned rail lines; and requesting Council's approval for the
establishment of a Conventional Line Agreement to define the boundary between the
property interests of the New Brunswick Southern Railway Company Limited and that
of the City of Saint John.
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On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Common Council: (1) approve the establishment of a Conventional Line
Agreement between the City of Saint John and New Brunswick Southern Railway
Company Limited for the purpose of facilitating the expropriation and acquisition of the
parcel noted on the submitted Plan 1; (2) the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized
to execute all necessary documents and plans pertaining to the Conventional Line
Agreement; and (3) after the Conventional Line has been legally established and the
fee simple absolute interests have been obtained for the parcels shown on the
submitted Plan 1, the City will then undertake at its expense to: (a) vest all interests the
City holds in that portion of the former CP - Shoreline Subdivision Railway located east
of Sea Street, as generally shown on the submitted Plan 2 to the New Brunswick
Southern Railway Company Limited for the sum of one dollar; (b) prepare a plan to
realign the established Conventional Line around the general area of Parcels S, T and
U; and (c) the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary
documents and plans required to complete this transaction.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
21. 1996 Establishment
Read a report from the City Manager summarizing the 1995 changes
and the changes proposed in 1996 in the City's Establishment of permanent positions
as developed in conjunction with the budget preparation process, reflecting changes
taking place as a result of the Workforce Adjustment Program; and submitting a
detailed list of the 722 Establishment positions, not including the Saint John Police
Force which is reported separately through the Board of Police Commissioners, as well
as a resolution recommended for Council's adoption.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, the following resolution be adopted, namely:-
WHEREAS the City of Saint John workforce is changing, with a continuing
evolution to fewer positions generally:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Establishment of permanent positions be reduced
from 725, as of December 18, 1995, to 722, and that reduction 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 by an asterisk (*) in the submitted Establishment:
AND FURTHER that this total include the addition of a clerical support position
for the new Public Safety Communications Centre.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
22. Salary Provisions 1996
ManaQement & Non-Union Staff
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager noting the
salary freeze implemented for the City's management and non-union staff for the period
January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1995, and that the salary and classification structures
for non-union administrative staff of 8 non-unionized clerical employees - four in Human
Resources, two in Legal, one in the Police Force and one in the Mayor's Office - follow
that of the City's inside workers, while the management group consists of 98
management, professional and senior administrative employees across all City
departments; and concluding that staff believes that the most appropriate 1996
management and non-union salary provision is to adopt an increase similar to those
received by the City's outside workers, inside workers and fire fighters.
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On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
City Manager, Common Council approve a general increase of 1.75% to the salary
scales of both management staff and non-union administrative staff, effective January
1,1996.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
23. Section 39 Conditions
4207 Loch Lomond Road
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the report from the City
Solicitor advising that, further to Council's request on December 4 for an opinion as to
reconsideration of its November 27 decision amending the Section 39 conditions
imposed on the 1985 re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 4207 Loch Lomond Road,
Council may cancel a Section 39 resolution or agreement if the conditions imposed are
violated by the person using the land or building and, while Section 39(3) of the
Community Planning Act recognizes that a Section 39 agreement or resolution can be
varied, Council is required to give notice of the variation and hold a public hearing
before it can be varied; and expressing the opinion that any decision by Council on its
own initiative to re-open a Section 39 application for the property at 4207 Loch Lomond
Road would be invalid and would be set aside by a court -- be received and filed.
(Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
24. Expropriation Of Parcel "0"
Portion Of Former Shoreline
Road Line Located At Duck Cove
Read a report from the City Solicitor recommending adoption of the
submitted resolution should Council wish to proceed with the expropriation of Parcel
"0", a portion of the former Shoreline Road Line located at Duck Cove, further to
Common Council resolution of May 29, 1995, as amended July 17, 1995.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the following resolution be
adopted, namely:-
"WHEREAS Common Council, by resolution dated May 29, 1995 and amended
July 17, 1995, authorized the commencement of expropriation proceedings and the
filing with the Expropriations Advisory Officer of a Notice of Intention to Expropriate the
lands and premises hereinafter described;
AND WHEREAS a Notice of Intention to Expropriate the hereinafter described
lands and premises was filed with the Expropriations Advisory Officer on October 2,
1995;
AND WHEREAS no Notice of Objection to the proposed expropriation was filed
with the Expropriations Advisory Officer within the time prescribed by statute;
AND WHEREAS Common Council wishes to confirm the Notice of Intention to
Expropriate:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council does hereby
confirm the Notice of Intention to Expropriate and does hereby authorize the
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expropriation of the lands and premises described in Schedule "A" attached hereto and
the registering of a Notice of Expropriation of the lands and premises described in
Schedule "A" attached hereto in the Office of the Registrar of Deeds in and for the
County of Saint John;
AND FURTHER WHEREAS Common Council has by resolution immediately
preceding these presents authorized the expropriation of lands and premises described
in Schedule "A" attached hereto;
AND WHEREAS section 22, subsection (1) of the Expropriation Act, Chapter E-
14, of the Revised Statutes of New Brunswick 1973, allows an expropriating authority
to take physical possession of expropriated lands and premises and occupation as an
owner as of the date of registration of the Notice of Expropriation if at that time no
owner is in occupation of the land;
AND WHEREAS the lands and premises described in the resolution
immediately preceding these presents are not occupied by the owners:
NOW THEREFORE Common Council does hereby authorize the taking of
physical possession by the City of Saint John, the expropriating authority, of the lands
and premises described in Schedule "A" attached hereto on the date of registration of
the Notice of Expropriation."
Schedule "A"
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate lying and being in the City of Saint
John, in the County of Saint John, Province of New Brunswick being more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the eastern boundary of Parcel "N" shown on Saint
John County Plan #200192 with the northern boundary of Duck Cove Recreation and
Heritage Association Inc. property, said point having New Brunswick grid coordinate
values of easting 332 019.331 metres and northing 660 424.423 metres.
Thence on a New Brunswick grid azimuth of twelve degrees (120) fifty five minutes (55')
zero seconds (00") along the aforementioned eastern boundary of Parcel "N", a
distance of twenty nine and ninety five hundredths metres (29.95m) to the southern
boundary of Lot 8 on a Plan of Duck Cove Subdivision filed in the Saint John County
Registry Office as Plan File 13 #277.
Thence on an azimuth of sixty four degrees (640) thirteen minutes (13') zero seconds
(00") along the aforementioned southern boundary of Lot 8, a distance of twelve and
ninety three hundredths metres (12.93m) to the beginning of a curve to the right.
Thence easterly along the arc of a curve to the right and following the southern
boundary of Lot 8, Lot 10 and the Richard Blanchard property, said curve having a
radius of two hundred and fifty five and seventy three hundredths metres
(255.73m)(chord equivalent being a distance of ninety nine and thirty three hundredths
metres (99.33m) measured on an azimuth of seventy two degrees (720) fifty four
minutes (54') thirty seconds (30")), a distance of ninety nine and ninety six hundredths
metres (99.96m) to the end of said curve.
Thence on an azimuth of eighty eight degrees (880) thirty one minutes (31 ') twenty
seconds (20") continuing along the southern boundary of Richard Blanchard property,
Duck Cove Lane and Sandra Davis property, a distance of forty four and seventy one
hundredths metres (44.71 m) to a point.
Thence on an azimuth eighty four degrees (840) thirty minutes (30') ten seconds (10")
continuing along the southern boundary of Sandra Davis property and Lot 3, a distance
of thirty seven and twenty three hundredths metres (37.23m) to the southern boundary
of Lot 74-2.
Thence on an azimuth of eighty three degrees (830) forty nine minutes (49') forty
seconds (40") along the aforementioned southern boundary of Lot 74-2, a distance of
twenty five and twenty seven hundredths metres (25.27m) to the southern boundary of
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Parcel R-1.
Thence on an azimuth of eighty five degrees (850) nine minutes (09') thirty seconds
(30") along the aforementioned southern boundary of Parcel R 1, a distance of ten and
eighteen hundredths metres (1 0.18m) to the southern boundary of Parcel R2.
Thence of an azimuth of eighty five degrees (850) forty eight minutes (48') twenty
seconds (20") along the aforementioned southern boundary of Parcel R2, a distance of
thirty and forty eight hundredths metres (30.48m) to the western boundary of lands now
or formerly owned by the Estate of James S. Gregory.
Thence on an azimuth of one hundred and seventy four degrees (1740) thirty three
minutes (33') thirty seconds (30") along the aforementioned western boundary of lands
now or formerly owned by the Estate of James S. Gregory, a distance of fourteen and
thirty one hundredths metres (14.31m) to the northern boundary of Duck Cove
Recreation and Heritage Association Inc. property.
Thence westerly along the arc of a curve to the right defining the northern boundary of
Duck Cove Recreation and Heritage Association Inc. property, said curve having a
radius of three hundred and eight and ninety three hundredths metres (308.93m)
(chord equivalent being a distance of forty two and thirty two hundredths metres
(42.32m) measured on an azimuth of two hundred and fifty nine degrees (2590) twenty
six minutes (26') fifty seconds (50")), a distance of forty two and thirty five hundredths
metres (42.35m) to the end of said curve.
Thence on azimuth of two hundred and sixty six degrees (2660) zero minutes (00') zero
seconds (00") continuing along the northern boundary of Duck Cove Recreation and
Heritage Association Inc. property, a distance of thirty one and twelve hundredths
metres (31.12m) to the northern boundary of Lot 4 shown on a Plan of Duck Cove
Subdivision filed in the Saint John County Registry Office as File 13 #277.
Thence on an azimuth of two hundred and sixty four degrees (2640) seven minutes
(07') twenty seconds (20") along the aforementioned northern boundary of Lot 4 and
Lot 5, a distance of sixty one and sixty seven hundredths metres (61.67m) to the
northern boundary of Duck Cove Recreation and Heritage Association Inc. property.
Thence on an azimuth of two hundred and sixty five degrees (2650) forty one minutes
(41 ') zero seconds (00") along the northern boundary of Duck Cove Recreation and
Heritage Association Inc. property and Lot 6, a distance of forty two and eighty seven
hundredths metres (42.87m) to the beginning of a curve to the left.
Thence westerly along the arc of a curve to the left and following the northern
boundaries of Lot 6 and Lot 7 and lands of Duck Cove Recreation and Heritage
Association Inc., said curve having a radius of two hundred and ten and seventy six
hundredths metres (210.76m) (chord equivalent being a distance of ninety four and fifty
eight hundredths metes (94.58m) measured on an azimuth of two hundred and forty
four degrees (2440) twenty five minutes (25') zero seconds (00")), a distance of ninety
five and thirty nine hundredths metres (95.39m) to the place of beginning.
A tract of land containing an area of 4,949 square metres and being designated as
Parcel "0" on a Plan of Survey to Accompany Notice of Intention to Expropriate,
Easement for Municipal Services, Situate Duck Cove, City of Saint John, County of
Saint John, Province of New Brunswick, prepared by Hughes Surveys & Consultants
Ltd. on September 22, 1995.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
25. Expropriation Of Parcel "S"
Portion Of Former Shoreline
Road Line Located At Bavshore
Consideration was given to a report from the City Solicitor
recommending adoption of the submitted resolution should Council wish to proceed
with the expropriation of Parcel "S", a portion of the former Shoreline Road Line located
at Bayshore, further to Common Council resolution of May 29, 1995.
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On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the following
resolution be adopted, namely:-
"WHEREAS Common Council, by resolution dated May 29, 1995, authorized
the commencement of expropriation proceedings and the filing with the Expropriations
Advisory Officer of a Notice of Intention to Expropriate the lands and premises
hereinafter described;
AND WHEREAS a Notice of Intention to Expropriate the hereinafter described
lands and premises was filed with the Expropriations Advisory Officer on July 7, 1995;
AND WHEREAS no Notice of Objection to the proposed expropriation was filed
with the Expropriations Advisory Officer within the time prescribed by statute;
AND WHEREAS Common Council wishes to confirm the Notice of Intention to
Expropriate:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council does hereby
confirm the Notice of Intention to Expropriate and does hereby authorize the
expropriation of the lands and premises described in Schedule "A" attached hereto and
the registering of a Notice of Expropriation of the lands and premises described in
Schedule "A" attached hereto in the Office of the Registrar of Deeds in and for the
County of Saint John;
AND FURTHER WHEREAS Common Council has by resolution immediately
preceding these presents authorized the expropriation of lands and premises described
in Schedule "A" attached hereto;
AND WHEREAS section 22, subsection (1) of the Expropriation Act, Chapter E-
14, of the Revised Statutes of New Brunswick 1973, allows an expropriating authority
to take physical possession of expropriated lands and premises and occupation as an
owner as of the date of registration of the Notice of Expropriation if at that time no
owner is in occupation of the land;
AND WHEREAS the lands and premises described in the resolution
immediately preceding these presents are not occupied by the owners:
NOW THEREFORE Common Council does hereby authorize the taking of
physical possession by the City of Saint John, the expropriating authority, of the lands
and premises described in Schedule "A" attached hereto on the date of registration of
the Notice of Expropriation."
Schedule "A"
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate lying and being in the City of Saint
John, in the County of Saint John, in the Province of New Brunswick being more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the southeastern boundary of the Canadian Pacific
Limited property with the eastern boundary of Parcel "Q". Said point having New
Brunswick grid coordinate values of easting 332 516.163 metres and northing 660
635.640 metres.
Thence on a New Brunswick grid azimuth of fifty seven degrees (570) forty minutes
(40') ten seconds (10") along the aforementioned southeastern boundary of the
Canadian Pacific Limited property, a distance of eighty eight and nine hundredths
metres (88.09m) to the southeastern boundary of Walter Vincent property.
Thence on an azimuth of fifty seven degrees (570) forty minutes (40') thirty seconds
(30") along the aforementioned southeastern boundary of Walter Vincent Property, a
distance of nine and eighty two hundredths metres (9.82m) to the southeastern
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boundary of The New Brunswick Southern Railway, Company Limited property.
Thence on an azimuth of fifty eight degrees (580) zero minutes (00') zero seconds (00")
along the aforementioned southeastern boundary of The New Brunswick Southern
Railway, Company Limited property, a distance of one hundred and twenty nine and
eighty one hundredths metres (129.81m) to the western boundary of Parcel "T".
Thence on an azimuth of one hundred and seventy six degrees (1760) seven minutes
(07') fifty seconds (50") along the aforementioned western boundary of Parcel "T", a
distance of twenty three and twenty three hundredths metres (23.23m) to the
northwestern boundary of Walter Vincent Property.
Thence on an azimuth of two hundred and thirty eight degrees (2380) five minutes (05')
forty seconds (40") along the aforementioned northwestern boundary of Walter Vincent
property, a distance of two hundred and twenty seven and sixty three hundredths
metres (227.63m) to the eastern boundary of Parcel "Q".
Thence on an azimuth of three hundred and fifty seven degrees (3570) four minutes
(04') ten seconds (10") along the aforementioned eastern boundary of Parcel "Q", a
distance twenty three and thirty six hundredths metres (23.36m) to the place of
beginning.
A tract of land containing an area of 4,592 square metres and being designated as
Parcel "S" on a Plan of Survey To Accompany Notice of Intention to Expropriate,
Property Situate Bayshore, City of Saint John, County of Saint John, Province of New
Brunswick, prepared by Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. on June 28, 1995.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
26. Municipal Plan Amendment And
Re-ZoninQ 2219 Loch Lomond Road
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. Dante Foriere have been
completed and the required waiting period for objections expired on December 14 with
no written objections having been received in this regard.
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the application of Mr.
Dante Foriere for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of property at 2219 Loch
Lomond Road be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and
recommendation and the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard, with the
public hearing to be held on Monday, January 29, 1996 at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Gould withdrew from the meeting as he was not present for
the December 11, 1995 public hearing with regard to the proposed Municipal Plan
amendment and re-zoning of property at Crane Mountain.)
27(a) Municipal Plan Amendment
(b) Re-ZoninQ Crane Mountain
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that pending the outcome of
property options, third reading of the proposed Municipal Plan amendment with regard
to a parcel of land containing an area of approximately 330 acres and fronting on
Highway 7 at the intersection of Highway 177, also being NBGIC Numbers 55087001,
55087027, 55043301, 55043293 and portions of NBGIC Numbers 55086987 and
55087019, from Rural to Heavy Industrial classification, be laid on the table.
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Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried with the Mayor
voting "nay".
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that pending the outcome of
property options, third reading of the proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone a
parcel of land containing an area of approximately 330 acres and fronting on Highway
7 at the intersection of Highway 177, also being NBGIC Numbers 55087001,
55087027, 55043301, 55043293 and portions of NBGIC Numbers 55086987 and
55087019, from "RF" Rural and "P" Park to "1-2" Heavy Industrial classification, be laid
on the table.
Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried with the Mayor
voting "nay".
(Councillor Gould re-entered the meeting.)
28. Committee Of The Whole Report
Read the 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 December 4, 1995, when there
were present Mayor McAlary and Councillors Arthurs, Ball, Brown, Chase, Fitzpatrick,
Gould, Knibb, Trites, Vincent and Waldschutz, and your Committee submits the
following recommendation, namely:-
1. That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize
the acquisition of the absolute fee simple interest in Champlain/McAllister Drive
property NBGIC Number 317560 from Irving Oil Limited for the sum of $15,000 plus all
survey, applicable taxes and other transaction costs, and that staff be authorized to
take the appropriate steps to register the subject parcel as part of a public street.
December 18, 1995,
Saint John, N.B.
Respectfully submitted,
(sgd.) Shirley McAlary,
C h air man.
28.1. Acquisition Of Property
Champlain/McAllister Drive
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the above report be
received and filed and the recommendation therein be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
29. Planning Advisory Committee
Subdivision 1155 Sand Cove Road
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Planning Advisory Committee, (1) Common Council assent to the submitted photo-
reduced subdivision plan of 1155 Sand Cove Road (40 Gregory Lane) and to any
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required municipal services or public utility easements; and (2) cash-in-lieu be accepted
for the required land for public purposes dedication for Lot 95-1.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
30. Harbour Station Commission
SinQinQ Of National Anthem
On motion of Councillor Vincent
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that the letter from the Harbour
Station Commission advising its concern with respect to the issue of singing the
national Anthem in both official languages and that, while there is no provision in the
five-year contract with the Saint John Flames respecting the singing of the National
Anthem and it is entirely up to the owners of the Flames to decide who will sing the
Anthem and in what language at each game, the Flames advised that, in the future, if
any performer who is chosen wishes to sing the Anthem in both languages, the Flames
will allow them to do so -- be received and filed with concurrence.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
31. Fisheries And Oceans - Salmon
Hatcherv 1700 Loch Lomond Road
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. J. A
Ritter, Manager of the Diadromous Fish Division, Science Branch, Maritimes Region,
Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, requesting to meet with Council early in
the new year to provide details on the divestiture process of the operations at the Saint
John salmon hatchery at 1700 Loch Lomond Road and to determine the procedure for
assigning the lease to the new operator of the Saint John hatchery -- be received and
filed and Mr. Ritter be invited to meet with Council to deal with the divestiture process of
the Saint John salmon hatchery at 1700 Loch Lomond Road.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
32. Solicitor General Jane Barry
Police Forces / Court Security
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that the letter from Solicitor
General Jane Barry submitting a copy of her letter to Mayor McAlary regarding the
provision by municipal police forces of security presence at sittings of the Provincial
Court throughout the Province and transportation of prisoners; and requesting the Saint
John Police Force to continue to provide the transportation of persons in custody to and
from court, as well as court security to the Provincial Courts in Saint John -- be received
and filed.
The Mayor, a member of the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners,
advised that the Commission and Deputy Chief will be responding to the above letter
and come back to Council in this regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
33. Kinsmen & Kinette Clubs Of Canada
Request For Ad Placement
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz
RESOLVED that the letter from the
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Kinsmen & Kinette Clubs of Canada requesting Council to place a message of support
in a special edition of the National "KIN" Magazine -- be received and filed and Council
continue its tradition of placing a one-sixth of a page advertisement in the special
edition of KIN magazine.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
34. Multicultural Association Of Saint John
Membership Of ImmiQration Task Force
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase
RESOLVED that the letter from the
Multicultural Association of Saint John advising that it would be pleased to have a
representative on the immigration task force as discussed by Council on November 27 -
- be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
35. Jim Stewart "The Marco Polo Suite"
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Jim
Stewart submitting a complimentary copy of a compact disc of "The Marco Polo Suite" -
- be received and filed with appreciation, and the Marco Polo Project be promoted in
every possible way.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
36. Nayan Gandhi - Old General Hospital
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. Nayan
Gandhi referring to the implosion of the old General Hospital, and suggesting that the
dome and flagpole should be placed either in front of City Hall on the outside of King
Street, King's Square, or in the Loyalist Burial Grounds -- be received and filed.
The Mayor advised that the flag pole and dome from the old General
Hospital are now in safe keeping, with the intention of restoring the copper work on the
dome and placing it in a suitable location in mid-1996.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
37. Sergio Romano - Application
To Re-Zone 7 Sherwood Drive
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that the application of Mr.
Sergio Romano for the re-zoning of property at 7 Sherwood Drive be referred to the
Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and the necessary
advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on Monday,
January 29, 1996 at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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38. Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd.
On Behalf Of G.A. (Sandy) Robertson
Re-ZoninQ Of Manners Sutton Road
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the application of
Hughes Surveys & Consultants Ltd. on behalf of G.A (Sandy) Robertson for the re-
zoning of property on Manners Sutton Road be referred to the Planning Advisory
Committee for a report and recommendation and the necessary advertising be
authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on Monday, January 29,
1996 at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
39. June E. McLennan
Future Use Of BuildinQs
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Knibb
RESOLVED that the letter from June E.
McLennan expressing the view that December 10 was one of Saint John's saddest
days for its citizens as it witnessed the loss of one of the most famous and treasured
landmarks; and suggesting that the necessary steps must be taken now to guarantee
this from happening again by the formation of a citizens' committee to offer input and
be somewhat responsible for future use of the City's buildings -- be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
40. Saint John Port Corporation
Marine Transportation Policv
On motion of Councillor Knibb
Seconded by Councillor Vincent
RESOLVED that the letter from Mr. K. R.
Krauter, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the Saint John Port
Corporation, submitting a copy of a news release and a briefing paper outlining the
major components of the new Federal Marine Policy -- be received and filed.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Adjournment
On motion of Councillor Ball
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that this meeting be
adjourned.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Common Clerk