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1997-09-08_Minutes 86-585 COMMON COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the eighth day of September, A.D. 1997, at 4:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Councillors Arthurs, Ball, Brown, Chase, Fitzpatrick, Gould, Knibb, Trites and Waldschutz - and - Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; 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; P. Woods, Deputy Commissioner of Finance; J. Baird, Manager of Community Planning; W. Edwards, Building Inspector; P. Morgan, Personnel Officer; J. Mcintyre, Manager of Industrial Relations; G. Tait, Fire Chief; D. Sherwood, Chief of Police; A. Bodechon, Assistant Deputy Chief of Police; D. Parks, Police Constable; D. Oram, Police Constable; J. Wilcox, Police Constable; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Mosher, Assistant Common Clerk. 1. MeetinQ Called To Order - OpeninQ Prayer Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order, and The Most Reverend J. Edward Troy, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John, offered the opening prayer and a special tribute to Mother Teresa of Calcutta whose death occurred on September 5, following which a minute of silence was observed in her memory. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on Tuesday, September 2, 1997, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Mavor's Remarks Mayor McAlary, noting the flowers in the Council Chamber, advised that these, which were just some of the flowers left on the steps of the City Hall building in memory of Princess Diana, would be delivered tomorrow to hospitals or nursing homes in the City; and thanked the citizens of the City and the surrounding communities who signed the book of condolences in memory of Princess Diana. The Mayor proclaimed September 8 as International Literacy Day in the City of Saint John. Note was made of the kick-off luncheon for the United Way on September 12, as well as other events scheduled for the United Way Campaign. * Added Item On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that a copy of a facsimile letter from the Saint John Port Corporation (copies of which were forwarded to Council members as an information item) be added to the agenda of this meeting for consideration as item 8A. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 86-586 COMMON COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 4. Saint John Police Force Implementation Team Update Chief Sherwood and Cst. Parks were present at the meeting with regard to the Saint John Police Force Implementation Team's report updating Council on its activities during the past week. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz RESOLVED that the report from the Saint John Police Force Implementation Team updating Council on its activities during the past week be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Re Habitat For Humanity Saint John ReQion Inc.'s Letter Re Excess Land On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor McAlary advising that, having contacted Peter Chouinard regarding the submitted letter from Habitat for Humanity Saint John Region Inc. regarding excess land, he indicated that the request was for the City to provide Habitat for Humanity with a piece of land to construct a residential building which would be given to a family; and recommending that staff be requested to advise Council of what building lots would be available and, perhaps, direct staff to meet with Mr. Chouinard -- be referred to the City Manager with a view to finding a suitable piece of City-owned property for Habitat for Humanity. Mayor McAlary noted that the above group had previous contact with the City during former Mayor Elsie Wayne's term of office. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6. New City Tour Map On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve the expenditure of $54,000 plus taxes, for the purchase of 200,000 new tour maps from Rand McNally. Mr. Butler circulated a current City of Saint John map of the type provided free-of-charge to visitors to and people attending conventions in the City, noting the limited information and detail because of its size, as well as City maps of Fredericton and Moncton noting the similarities in the latter two in street indexing and promotion of attractions; referenced a standard map produced by Rand McNally which included every street, a street index and considerable detail other than information relative to what tourists and visitors would be seeking; and advised the intent to take the standard map as a basic map and provide an opportunity for advertisers to purchase space to advertise their attractions and their particular activity, such as the Aquatic Centre, the major hotels, Harbour Station and the Imperial Theatre. Mr. Butler noted the anticipated recovery of more than half the cost through bulk sale of the maps and the sale of advertising, to the extent that the actual individual map would cost approximately 17 cents. The Mayor suggested that, with the possibility of the City's tourism aspect going into a regional economic development commission in the very near future, the map should take in the whole area, including the new names of the outlying municipalities as of January 1, 1998, particularly if it is the intent to seek cost sharing, to which Mr. Butler advised that it would be the intent during the design phase to approach the surrounding municipalities to give them an opportunity to ensure that the 86-587 COMMON COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 proper name is used, to check and provide street names where required and to cover, if possible, the bulk of the area that would be covered by a commission. Councillor Arthurs suggested that, as there was no way she could possibly approve a new map at this time of budget discussion, the millennium would be the time for a new map; and the Mayor noted that the cost of the maps in question was included in the 1997 budget. Councillor Brown expressed the view that every City street should be shown on the map as a map has a specific use which is for direction not for promotion or ads, and Council should have an opportunity to see the design prior to approval, to which Mr. Butler replied that, if it were Council's wish to have the entire boundary of the City as well as the surrounding municipalities within the map and to see the calendar design prior to approval, every attempt would be made to do that. Mr. Totten, in noting that it was significant to want every street in the municipality identified on the map, suggested that it was just as significant not to lose sight of the fact that this map would be used for a marketing tool with an attempt to focus on those areas of the municipality that are most attractive or those that would entice visitors to stay longer, thus the thrust was to come up with a high-quality product that would entice people to stay in this community and, although staff would find a balance between this and providing a City map for the sake of a City map if that can be done, the thrust has to be on having a high-quality product in which others would cost share and, if by chance every area of the City cannot be covered, staff would advise Council and show Council the design before proceeding any further. Councillor Waldschutz, referring to an indication of a private enterprise venture doing what was being proposed, suggested that it would be prudent on the City's behalf to let that proceed and, if it was determined that this was the City's business, it should be referred to budget discussions to have a priority attached to it. Councillor Gould expressed the view that the City should not spend any more money than absolutely necessary because it was understood that, in a few months, the new regional commissions, including promotion of tourism, would be in place at which time such a map should encompass the whole area and the cost should be financed by the whole area and included in the commission's budget. Councillor Brown asked if the mover and seconder of the motion would change the motion to request staff, or for Council to forward a letter to have permission for staff, to approach the new councils to determine their interest in being part of the map. The Mayor suggested that the matter could be tabled and staff asked for more information, whereupon Councillor Ball proposed a motion to that effect, which was not seconded and, as seconder of the above motion, offered to support the motion with amendments and subsequently to continue to support the above motion. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Arthurs, Brown, Gould and Waldschutz voting "nay". 7. OrQanization Of Saint John Police Force Consideration was given to a report from the Chief of Police submitting a proposed Policy for the organization of the Saint John Police Force which strives to act on the recommendations of the Perivale + Taylor report, as well as to meet the requirements specified in the New Brunswick Policing Standards and re-iterates the responsibility and authority of the Chief of Police, emphasizes the need to dedicate maximum resources feasible to front-line policing services, and directs that the Police Force operate with a streamlined management and supervisory structure; stating the objectives of the proposed Policy; and also submitting Appendix "A" which depicts an organizational structure in chart form. The report outlines the changes proposed; and recommends that Common Council approve the following, to be effective on January 1, 1998, recognizing that further recommended adjustments could follow before that date: (a) the submitted Policy for the Saint John Police Force - OrQanization - Saint John Police Force; (b) the Establishment of the Saint John Police Force in the total number of 197 permanent positions, comprising 174 police officers and 23 civilians, and the following police rank structure - Chief, Deputy Chief, Inspector, Sergeant and Constable; (c) the elimination of six civilian positions - Administrative Assistant (Management, Grade II), CPIC Supervisor (Clerical/Technical, Group 5), two Records Clerk (Clerical/Technical, Group 2), Stenographer (Clerical/Technical, Group 2), and Clerk-Typist (Clerical/Technical, Group 1); (d) the addition of seven civilian positions - Manager, Administrative Services (Management, Grade V), Administrative Assistant (Administrative/Non-Union, Group 5), two administrative Coordinators (Clerical/Technical, Group 5), and three Administrative Clerks (Clerical/Technical, Group 2); and (e) police officers or civilian staff holding ranks or civilian classifications 86-588 COMMON COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 other than those provided for in the Establishment be "grand fathered", that is, the current incumbent only shall continue to hold that rank or classification until a future change in status, and further that such officers and employees be employed in roles which reflect the new Establishment and the related organization structure, commensurate with their abilities and qualifications. Mayor McAlary noted the presence at the meeting of Implementation Team members Ann-Marie Mullin and Ann Marie McGrath. Coloured copies of the above-mentioned Appendix "A" were distributed to Council members at this time. Chief Sherwood commented on the basis that the purpose of the above was to recommend to Council organizational changes within the Police Force that would, as recommended in the Perivale + Taylor report, initiate a process to change the management structure of the Police service, reduce the management and supervisory structure from the current level of ten to five ranks, deploy more officers to the front end to the street to provide an enhanced level of policing service to the community, and adopt a community-based policing philosophy. Mr. Groody, through an overhead slide and computerized presentation, highlighted the above report. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the above matter be referred to the City Manager. Messrs. Groody and Sherwood responded to questions on how the current five Assistant Deputy Chiefs of Police and a Deputy Chief would fit into the recommended organizational structure, and what their respective roles would be; how the number of officers proposed compared with other areas on a per capita basis; when the anticipated cost savings would be achieved, and a possible enhanced retirement program; and Councillor Trites explained that he proposed the motion of referral on the basis that, as the recommendation includes things that would happen now and things that would happen in the future, the latter would not only be subject to discussion during which time Council would look at the financial impact of the recommendations but there was a need to make calculations, answer questions and to put time frames on issues such as what would be achieved in terms of getting to a five-rank structure if the City were to proceed in this direction with an early retirement package, would the Assistant Deputy Chiefs of Police remain part of the management function when moved to the role of Inspector and would the current unionized Inspectors who maintain Inspector positions remain part of the Union function; and suggested that Mr. Nugent would have to review some of the policies to ensure that they would work with the Police Act and other Provincial legislation. Question being taken, the referral motion was carried. 8. Policing Services Grand Bav-Westfield Read a report from the Chief of Police referring to discussion, in a previous meeting of Committee of the Whole, with regard to the Saint John Police Force presenting a proposal to the Solicitor General's Department to provide police services to the municipality of Grand Bay-Westfield effective January 1, 1998; advising that he has received advice from Director of Policing Services Mike Connolly's office that the elected officials for Grand Bay-Westfield were open to consider all options with respect to policing services and that, if the City of Saint John were interested in offering a policing service to the Grand Bay-Westfield area, a resolution should be adopted by Council to this effect and forwarded to the Solicitor General's Office and the newly- elected Council of Grand Bay-Westfield; and recommending that Common Council adopt a resolution to appoint a committee of staff to compile a proposal for the newly- elected Council of Grand Bay-Westfield and the Solicitor General's Office on the matter of providing policing services to that area. 86-589 COMMON COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz RESOLVED that as recommended by the Chief of Police, a committee of staff be appointed to compile a proposal for the newly-elected Council of Grand Bay-Westfield and the Solicitor General's Office on the matter of providing policing services to that area. The Mayor asked if it were the intent for the staff on the committee to be Police Department staff to which Chief Sherwood replied that he envisaged that Council would appoint him as Chairman of the committee and he would be authorized to draw on assistance from the Human Resources and/or Finance Departments but he would also utilize internal Police resources to compile the necessary information to make a meaningful presentation, and advised that the first meeting was scheduled for September 11. The Mayor asked if Council were in agreement with the Chief being the Chairman and subsequently indicated that would be in order. Question being taken, the motion was carried. *8A. Ports Canada Police On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that the facsimile letter from the Saint John Port Corporation advising that, in accordance with the Federal Minister of Transport's requirements and schedule, the Director General of the Ports Canada Police issued the required 120-days notice of layoff to the members of the Ports Canada Police detachment in Saint John, and that its sterling service will continue for the immediate future, allowing for a smooth transition to the new policing model -- be received and filed and Council urge both the participating groups to come to a humane and sensible settlement of this problem. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting.) 9. Municipal Plan Amendment And Re-ZoninQ 3030 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 with respect to the submitted application of Ronald Savard with regard to property at 3030 Loch Lomond Road have been completed, and the date for objections expired on September 4 with a letter of objection having been received from Richard Walsh. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the application of Ronald Savard for a Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of property at 3030 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 Tuesday, October 14, 1997, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10(a) Municipal Plan Amendment And (b) Re-ZoninQ 1739-1745 Grandview Avenue Consideration was given to third readings of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment and re-zoning of property at 1739-1745 Grandview Avenue, which were given first and second readings on September 2. 86-590 COMMON COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 Consideration was also given to a letter (copies of which were distributed to Council members at this meeting) from Andrew Hunter, the applicant, advising that, with regard to one of the stipulations set forth by the Planning Advisory Committee that there be no expansion to the business as this could possibly interfere with the residential character of the neighbourhood, that was acceptable to him in his plan not to expand the business beyond creating employment for him and his son; however, there was a need for a reception waiting room area for this business and the garage does not accommodate this need; and asking whether this addition could fit the confines of the aforementioned stipulation in that, in his opinion, this addition would not create any expansion to the business and its purpose would be to enhance and make the existing business more efficient. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Knibb 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 known as 1739-1745 Grandview Avenue (NBGIC Number 55121420), from Low Density Residential to District Centre Commercial classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Common Corporate Seal be affixed thereto. Councillor Trites asked if Mr. Baird had an opportunity to review the above letter from the applicant to which Mr. Baird replied that, having had an opportunity to look over the letter and speak to the author of the letter as well, the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendation to Council with respect to Section 39 conditions contained a number of items, one of which was (f) that no expansion be permitted to the repair garage, in that the Committee wanted to ensure that it kept at a small scale and this was a practical way of doing it; and suggested that the Committee's thrust with respect to limiting the size of the operation could be accommodated and the applicant's concern could be responded to by adding a phrase to the end of (f) "except for the construction of an office waiting room of an approximately 12 by 20 foot addition. (Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. The by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number C.P. 100-444 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land known as 1739-1745 Grandview Avenue (NBGIC Number 55121420), from "RS-2" One- and Two-Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Common Corporate Seal be affixed thereto: AND FURTHER that pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the said re-zoning be subject to the following conditions: (a) the use of the property shall be limited to residential and an auto repair shop; (b) the hours of operation are limited to Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; (c) mobile signs are not permitted on the site; (d) no derelict vehicles are permitted on the site; (e) no outdoor storage of parts or materials; (f) no expansion to the repair garage except for the construction of an office waiting room of an approximately 12 by 20 foot addition; and (g) the existing vegetation is to be retained and maintained for screening purposes. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-444 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 86-591 COMMON COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 11. Municipal Plan Amendment And Re-Zoning 89 Westmorland Road 11-15 Clav Works Lane On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase 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, three parcels of land at 89 Westmorland Road and 11-15 Clay Works Lane (NBGIC Numbers 314021,55117790 and 55114789), from Light Industrial to Low Density Residential classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Common Corporate Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number C.P. 100-445 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning three parcels of land at 89 Westmorland Road and 11-15 Clay Works Lane (NBGIC Numbers 314021,55117790 and 55114789), from "1-1" Light Industrial to "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple Residential classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Common Corporate Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-445 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 12(a) Municipal Plan Amendment & (b) Re-ZoninQ 60 Ross Street On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Brown 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, three parcels of land at 60 Ross Street, being a portion of NBGIC Number 55101190, located adjacent to the Lower Cove Loop Road and containing a total area of approximately 931 square metres, from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Common Corporate Seal be affixed thereto. The by-law entitled, "A Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Brown RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number C.P. 100-446 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning three parcels of land at 60 Ross Street, being a portion of NBGIC Number 55101190, located adjacent to the Lower Cove Loop Road and containing a total area of approximately 931 square metres, from "RM-1" Three- Storey Multiple Residential to "1-1" Light Industrial classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Common Corporate Seal be affixed thereto: 86-592 COMMON COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 AND FURTHER that pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the said re-zoning be subject to the following conditions: (a) the use of the site is limited to office, retail and/or warehouse uses; (b) the site shall be developed in accordance with detailed site and building plans, to be prepared by the applicant and submitted for the approval of the Development Officer, showing the location and dimensions of the building, driveway, parking area (including asphalt surfacing and cast-in-place concrete curbs), landscaping, freestanding signs, building elevations and other site features; (c) the site features indicated on the approved site plan must be completed within two years of approval of the building permit for the proposed development; and (d) the owner of the property must convey to the City, within two years of the date of this resolution, an easement for the existing sewer line which traverses the site, such easement to be in a form and location which is acceptable to the Chief City Engineer. The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C.P. 100-446 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law Of The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Joseph W. Hatfield ParkinQ In Uptown On motion of Councillor Waldschutz Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the letter from Joseph W. Hatfield of 27 Horsfield Street addressing the topic of parking in the Uptown area of the City and grave concern about the available parking space for residents, and advising of the frustration of, having purchased a permit to park on his street during the day without fear of acquiring parking tickets, a problem that arises after business hours and on weekends when anyone may park on the streets without fear of being ticketed, whether or not they live on his street or in the City; and offering a potential solution in this regard -- be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. (Councillor Gould withdrew from the meeting.) 14. Saint John Law Society Appointment Of Court JudQe On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Law Society noting that, to date, no judge has been appointed to take the place of the late Provincial Court Judge Gerald Casey who died unexpectedly in February; and asking Council to support the Law Society in its effort to have this much-needed appointment made as soon as possible -- be received and Council endorse the request of the Saint John Law Society by writing to The Honourable James Lockyer urging him to appoint a further Provincial Court Judge. Councillor Waldschutz expressed the belief that the above matter was well beyond Council's field of expertise and the City has no business getting into the Provincial Government's business when it comes to the appointment or otherwise of a judge. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Waldschutz voting "nay". (Councillor Gould re-entered the meeting.) 86-593 COMMON COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 15. Local No. 61, C.U.P.E. In Support Of Pension Act Amendments On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from the Saint John Policemen's Protective Association, Local No. 61, C.U.P.E., advising of a resolution adopted on September 3 supporting the proposed amendments to the City of Saint John Pension Act -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16. Ronald L. Galbraith Re Proposed Use Of 222-226 KinQ Street West On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Ronald L. Galbraith expressing concerns about a proposal for the use of the building at 222-226 King Street West for a taxi dispatch office and a take-out restaurant; and asking Council to address these concerns -- be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Times Globe - Presence DurinQ BudQet Deliberations On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Knibb RESOLVED that the letter from Carolyn Ryan, Managing Editor of the Saint John Times Globe newspaper, requesting permission to be present during all budget deliberations this fall, including information sessions normally held in Committee of the Whole, presentations by City staff and departments, as well as submissions by groups whose programs would be affected by any budget cuts in this difficult fiscal climate, and to be informed of the outcome of this request by September 10 -- be referred to the City Manager and the City Solicitor. During discussion Councillor Trites advised that his reason for referral was to get some advice from the City Manager as the City's chief executive officer, and from the City Solicitor as to whether or not the interpretation of the section of the Municipalities Act cited in the above letter is correct; and suggested that the City Manager, in his report and recommendation to Council, may be able to offer some areas within the budget process that could be opened up, and that Council would be making a wrong decision, based on the concept of the freedom of the press, simply to accede to a request at this time without having that background information and without time to dialogue and think about it. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17 A. Petition For Sidewalks AlonQ Loch Lomond Road On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Waldschutz RESOLVED that the letter from Heather Barrieau submitting a petition from residents of the east end of the City requesting that the City put in sidewalks along Loch Lomond Road, between Champlain Drive and Hickey Road -- be referred to the City Manager for consideration in the capital budget. 86-594 COMMON COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 Question being taken, the motion was carried. Adiournment On motion of Councillor Knibb Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Common Clerk