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1998-10-05_Minutes 87-214 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1998 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the fifth day of October, AD., 1998, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court, Desmond, Titus, Trites, Vincent and White - and - Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and Commissioner of Corporate Services; P. Woods, Deputy City Manager; J. C. MacKinnon, Commissioner of Environment and Development Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations; W. Butler, Commissioner of Community Services; S. Galbraith, Director of Works; J. Baird, Manager of Community Planning; W. Edwards, Building Inspector; S. Lodhi, Manager of Real Estate and Facility Management; P. Hanlon, Manager of Water and Sewerage Services; J. Mcintyre, Manager of Human Resources; G. Tait, Fire Chief; C. Cogswell, Chief of Police; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Mosher, Assistant Common Clerk. 1. MeetinQ Called To Order - Prayer The Mayor called the meeting to order, and Reverend Doug Woods of Silver Falls United Church offered the opening prayer. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on September 28, 1998, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6. Mavor's Remarks Mayor McAlary welcomed to the meeting Professor John Hugh Edwards of St. Francis Xavier University and recipients of Certificates in Community-Based Development, a training and development initiative of the City of Saint John in conjunction with St. Francis Xavier University and a partnership program of the City's Corporate Services (Human Resources), the Community Services Department and the Saint John Police Force. Professor Edwards addressed Council on the program and introduced the following Certificate recipients to whom Mayor McAlary presented certificates, (1) accompanied by Police Chief Cogswell to Saint John Police Officers Cst. Cy Thompson, Sgt. Lance Sutton, Community Resource Officer Janet Holt, Cst. Rick Russell, Community Resource Officer Robert Buck and Cst. Gregory Oram; (2) accompanied by Mr. Butler to Superintendent - Recreation and Parks Randy Nelson, and Recreation Supervisors David O'Toole, Susan Fitzpatrick, Barry Freeze and Chuck Edison, John Ferguson from the Department of Municipalities, Culture and Housing, and former City employee now with the Town of Rothesay Ross Knodell; and (3) accompanied by Mr. Beckett to Personnel Officer Peter Morgan. Other recipients mentioned but not present at the meeting were Saint John Police Officer Joe Oliver, Gail McLean from the Department of Municipalities, Culture and Housing, and Bonnie McGraw from the Community Health Centre. 3(a) Zoning By-Law Amendment To Re-Zone 276 Somerset Street The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of two parcels of land known as 276 Somerset Street (NBGIC Numbers 46235 and 46342), having approximately 130 metres (427 feet) along Thornbrough Street and 95 metres (311 feet) along Somerset Street, 87-215 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1998 and containing a total area of approximately 1.38 hectares (3.4 acres), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "US" Utility and Service classification, to place the existing electric substation in a zone category that reflects the present use of the property and to allow for an expansion to the facility, as requested by the Power Commission of the City of Saint John, and no written objections were received in this regard. 3{b) Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's September 29 meeting at which Richard Burpee, on behalf of the applicant, indicated his agreement with the staff recommendation, and Ms. Marty Shannon indicated her agreement with the staff recommendation; and recommending that Common Council re- zone a property known as 276 Somerset Street, also identified as NBGIC Numbers 46235 and 46342, containing 130 metres (427 feet) along Thornbrough Street and 95 metres (311 feet) along Somerset Street, and having an area of 1.38 hectares (3.4 acres), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "US" Utility and Service classification, subject to a resolution pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act limiting the use of the property to an electric substation and related facilities. Martina Shannon appeared in support of the above application, representing residents of Kiwanis Court; and explained that, although at an earlier meeting of Common Council her group had spoken against the blanket re-zoning of a number of City properties with their primary concern being the property at 276 Somerset Street, since that time, through numerous discussions with Saint John Energy and so forth, their major concerns had been addressed, such concerns being that the hazardous materials be removed, the building itself be low profile in design, and a condition be placed that would stipulate it be used as an electrical sub-station only. Richard Burpee, General Manager of the Power Commission of the City of Saint John, appearing in support of the proposed re-zoning, advised that the Commission was very pleased with the Planning Advisory Committee's recommendations and there would be no problem to follow them whatsoever. On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase 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 property known as 276 Somerset Street (NBGIC Numbers 46235 and 46342), containing approximately130 metres (427 feet) along Thornbrough Street and 95 metres (311 feet) along Somerset Street, and having an area of approximately 1.38 hectares (3.4 acres), from "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential to "US" Utility and Service classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, 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 White 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 property known as 276 Somerset Street (NBGIC Numbers 46235 and 46342), containing 130 metres (427 feet) along Thornbrough Street and 95 metres (311 feet) along Somerset Street, and having an area of 1.38 hectares (3.4 acres), from "R-2" One- and Two- Family Residential to "US" Utility and Service classification, pursuant to Section 39 of the Community Planning Act as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 87-216 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1998 Read a second time the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4(a) Zoning By-Law Amendment To Re- Zone Northern Branch Of Rope Walk Road The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of 2,905 square metres (31,270 square feet) of land being the northern branch of Rope Walk Road, from unzoned land to "1-1" Light Industrial classification, to permit this area to be incorporated in the development of the adjacent parcel, if the road closing is approved, as requested by the City of Saint John, and no written objections were received in this regard. 4{b) Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a copy of Planning staff's report considered at the Committee's September 29 meeting, which notes that Common Council enacted a by-law to close the northern branch of Rope Walk Road on September 14, 1998; and recommending that Common Council re-zone 2,905 square metres (31,270 square feet) of land, being the northern branch of Rope Walk Road, from unzoned land to "1-1" Light Industrial classification. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by-law to amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John, insofar as it concerns re-zoning 2,905 square metres (31,270 square feet) of land, being the northern branch of Rope Walk Road, from unzoned land 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 Court 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 2,905 square metres (31,270 square feet) of land, being the northern branch of Rope Walk Road, from unzoned land 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 Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding the above-proposed amendment be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 87 -217 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1998 6. Mavor's Remarks Congratulations were extended to the St. Malachy's High School Baseball Team for its victory over the Woodstock Warriors to win the Provincial High School AAA Baseball Championship at Memorial Field during the past weekend; and St. Malachy's student Stephanie Wood was acknowledged for her forthcoming participation, representing the City in the Under 18 Women's Squad, in the Atlantic Challenge Cup. 7. Re 1989 Goals For Saint John Review On motion of Councillor White Seconded by CouncillorTitus RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor White submitting a copy of the Goals For Saint John document prepared in 1989 as the first phase of the strategic planning process for the City of Saint John; suggesting that an evaluation of the recommendations and goals set out in this document should be identified with a determination as to the final outcome of each area targeted in it as this information would be valuable in Council's pursuit of establishing its strategic plan for Saint John; and recommending that this matter be referred to staff for appropriate action and that a report be forthcoming from staff within a sixty-day period -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. Re Goals For Saint John StrateQV On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Deputy Mayor Chase asking that Council be provided with copies of the Goals for Saint John strategy paper as it might help spur ideas as Council develops strategic planning frameworks this fall -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. FCM Health Care Resolution Read a letter from Councillor Chase advising that he conferred with the City Manager subsequent to Council's September 28 meeting on the process of formulating and submitting resolutions to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and, believing from the debate at the September 28 meeting that Council would be amenable to submitting a resolution on health care, he consulted with Dr. Ed Schollenburg, Executive Director of the New Brunswick College of Physicians, who suggested approaching the resolution in a manner that goes beyond simply asking the Federal Government for more health dollars to be transferred to the provinces but, alternatively, to address and reinforce the five principles of Canada's Medicare Act and the great differences in which health care is delivered among the provinces. and recommending that Council develop a resolution concerning health care for the purposes of submitting it to FCM and also that Council consult with the Friends of St. Joseph's in the development of the said resolution. On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that Council develop a resolution concerning health care for the purposes of submitting it to FCM and also that Council consult with the Friends of St. Joseph's in the development of the said resolution, and further that consultation also take place with regional health care personnel. The mover and seconder agreed, at Councillor Trites' suggestion, to include consultation with regional health care personnel in the above motion. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 87-218 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1998 5. Multicultural Association Of Saint John Inc. - Block House At Fort Howe Read a letter from Catherine Ewart, President of Multicultural Association of Saint John, Inc., commenting on the Block House at Fort Howe as part of the City's heritage, the original having been brought to Saint John as a prefabricated building in 1777; advising of its restoration, and asking that the City make provision in its budget for 1999 to have electricity provided to the Block House as it was previously, and to have the light standard reinstituted so it can be highlighted as a major attraction. Norman Tuplin and Carl Reynolds addressed Council, in turn, in the above regard, on the request for electricity to be provided to the Block House and on the history of this building. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the presentation concerning the Block House at Fort Howe be referred to the City Manager for discussion with Saint John Energy on the cost of providing electricity to the Fort Howe Block House and a report to Council. Mr. Tuplin presented to the Mayor a book containing signatures of visitors to the Block House. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Tender For Contract 98-20 On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 98-20: Long Wharf sanitary sewer, be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $295,501, as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Councillor Vincent expressed concern that only two contractors tendered on the above project, and asked if City forces, with rented equipment, could have done the above work, as well as what portion of the extra cost associated with the project would come from the shoring. Mr. Groody replied to the effect that it would cost as much as, or more than, the above amount for the City workforce to do the work, and the best approach was that recommended and, in the latter regard, advised that, while he did not have that information readily available, given some time he could find it out. Councillor Chase, in acknowledging that the problem had to be corrected, expressed concern that the City, in a day and age when it was focusing on cleaning up the Harbour, would be spending $400,000 to dump sewage into it; and questioned the cost of redirecting the sewage to the Hazen Creek treatment plant, and in the latter regard Mr. Groody commented on the massive series of expenditures that would be required to allow the sewage to be moved from that location to the Hazen Creek treatment plant which would have to be upgraded before it could receive any more raw material. During discussion Mr. Groody advised that he would endeavour to determine if the amount for divers was included in the tendered amount on a contingency basis for so much an hour, if needed; and, with regard to a quarterly report on the status of capital projects which was requested when Council ceased approving progress payments, advised that the format for such a report was being finalized for submission to Council in a couple of weeks. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Chase and Vincent voting "nay". 87-219 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1998 11. Tender For Contract 98-21 On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 98-21: Irving Pulp and Paper sewer pipe lining, be awarded to the low tenderer, Insituform Technologies Limited, at the tendered price of $78,214.86, 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. 12. Rothesav Avenue Street Construction On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager referring to the Province's allocation, under the Provincially-Designated Highway Program, of $250,000 for work on Rothesay Avenue which, combined with the City's share of $30,000, would provide for a total of $280,000 estimated for the work; advising of the requirement for additional work at an estimated cost of $117,000 to complete the project due to unforeseen conditions involving asphalt thickness, additional curb and gutter and drainage control; and recommending that Common Council acknowledge the extra work and additional costs associated with the Rothesay Avenue project, and staff be authorized to apply to the Provincial Department of Transportation for funds to cover part of the additional costs incurred -- be received and filed and the recommendation adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 13. Response To Gary K. Kyle's Request Re Drivewav & Sidewalk. Victoria/Cunard Streets Read a report from the City Manager referring to correspondence to Council on August 10 and September 8, 1998 from Gary K. Kyle requesting the City to remove approximately eight feet of concrete curb and lower the asphalt sidewalk, etc. in order to widen his driveway off Victoria Street in the North End, and to make repairs to the asphalt sidewalk near the top of wooden stairs leading from Cunard down onto Victoria Street at the intersection of Victoria and Cunard Streets; advising that staff reported to Council on September 2, 1997 subsequent to Mr. Kyle's first letter on the matter of the driveway and the policy position on widening driveways remains the same and, in effect, Mr. Kyle was asking Council to deviate from this policy position and widen the entrance to his driveway for him and, although staff would endeavour to resolve the on-street parking concern Mr. Kyle has, staff does not support incurring a cost which rightfully belongs to the property owner; and also advising that, with regard to the sidewalk, the repairs to the asphalt sidewalk have been completed. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that report from the City Manager regarding Gary K. Kyle's correspondence to Council on the matter of a driveway on Victoria Street and repairs to a sidewalk near the top of wooden stairs leading from Cunard Street down onto Victoria Street at the intersection of Victoria and Cunard Streets, be received and filed and a copy be forwarded to Mr. Kyle for his information, along with a copy of the City Manager's report to Council, dated August 28, 1997. Councillor Chase spoke in support of Mr. Kyle as, in his view, Mr. Kyle made two valid points, one being a traffic issue of his driveway not being widened, the other being that Mr. Kyle has done significant improvements to his property since he purchased it a few years ago, and the City should invest a relatively small cost to resolve this problem, and Council should deal with such cases on an individual basis. 87 -220 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1998 Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Chase voting "nay". 14. Re Petition For Maintenance Services To Greenwood Lane On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager responding to comments and questions in a petition from residents of Greenwood Lane and two small adjoining lanes (Bolton and Foulds Lanes) expressing concern over the level of winter and summer road services provided by the City to this area, which Council received on August 10, 1998; and concluding that staff will continue working on the issues related to private roads and present findings to Council when complete, and will also consult with citizens in the area in an effort to make the best possible use of winter snow control resources -- be received and filed and a copy be forwarded to the residents concerned. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. City Market By-Law Amendment October 12 And October 25 OpeninQ Read a report from the City Solicitor submitting for Council's consideration of third reading a proposed amendment to the City Market By-Law, which was given first and second readings at Council's last meeting. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By- Law Number C-115-16 A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Relating To The Market In The City Of Saint John", with regard to opening on October 12, 1998 (Thanksgiving) and October 25,1998, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. (Councillor Ball withdrew from the meeting.) The by-law entitled, "By-Law Number C-115-16 A By-Law To Amend A By-Law Relating To The Market In The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. (Councillor Vincent withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16. Committee Of The Whole Report Read the report of the Committee of the Whole (as follows) Your Committee reports that it sat on Monday, September 28, 1998, when there were present Mayor McAlary, Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Chase, Court, Desmond, Titus, Trites, Vincent and White, and your Committee submits the following recommendations, namely: 1. That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council authorize the acquisition of property located along an undeveloped portion of Holland Street identified as NBGIC Numbers 430983 and 55030514, from Edward John McPhee, for the purchase price of $3,000 plus survey and legal fees and HST (if applicable to this sale), and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the required documents. 2. That the Design Engineer - Water and Sewerage, and the Project Engineer - Transportation, in the Engineering Division of Municipal Operations be paid acting pay in a Grade 5 classification, effective September 1, 1996, until such time as a new organizational structure is submitted to Council. 87 -221 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1998 3. That, pursuant to the Canada Marine Act, William R. Leahy be appointed to the Port of Saint John, a Canada Port Authority. October 5, 1998, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Shirley McAlary, C h air man. 16.1. Acquisition Of Land Along Undeveloped Portion Of Holland Street On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that section 1 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16.2. StaffinQ Matter - EnQineerinQ On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that section 2 of the above report be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16.3. Appointment To Port Of Saint John On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that section 3 of the above report be adopted. (Councillor Vincent re-entered the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Enterprise Saint John -Identification Of Sites For Future Business Park Developments On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the letter from David G. Barry, Chairman of Enterprise Saint John, asking Council to give the submitted report - "Identification of Sites for Future Business Park Developments in Greater Saint John", its early attention -- be referred to the City Manager. (Councillor Ball re-entered the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18. Planning Advisory Committee Re Street VestinQ 96 CraiQ Crescent On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council assent to the submitted photo-reduced subdivision plan of 96 Craig Crescent that would vest a 5.3-square metre (57-square foot) triangular parcel of land as a public street (Varsity Street). Question being taken, the motion was carried. 87 -222 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1998 19. New Brunswick Anti-Poverty Re Comments On "SQueeQee Kids" Issue On motion of Councillor Vincent Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Dorothy Willar, President of the New Brunswick Anti-Poverty Association, advising of the concern with a news article by Krista Hall on action taken by two individual members of the National Anti-Poverty Association in that the question of "squeegee kids" is not a matter of poverty but is a question of possible nuisance to many drivers and danger to the motoring public and others, and that the suggestion that the action of Council was "poor bashing" was not only uncalled for but was improper -- be received and filed and a letter of thanks be sent to Ms. Willar for clarifying who speaks on behalf of the Association. At Councillor Desmond's suggestion that a letter should be sent to Ms. Willar thanking her for clarifying who speaks for the Association, Deputy Mayor Chase offered to second Councillor Desmond's initiative, and the Mayor called for a motion to receive and file the above letter and to send a letter of thanks to Ms. Willar. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20.lmperial Oil (G. Carl Brown) - Re-Zoning Of Property McAllister Drive & Golden Grove Road The Mayor called for a motion to table the Imperial Oil application for re- zoning for two weeks because the down payment on the property had not yet been completed. On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that application of Imperial Oil (G. Carl Brown) for the re-zoning of property on the corner of McAllister Drive and Golden Grove Road be laid on the table for two weeks. Question being taken, the tabling motion was carried. 21. MindCare New Brunswick Re Skate-To-Care '99 Event On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from MlndCare New Brunswick advising of the scheduling of Skate- To-Care '99 for February 13, 1999 at Lily Lake, with a wrap-up reception and announcement of funding awards tentatively schedule for early May at the Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre; and requesting Council's renewed commitment and, as in the past, permission to use the Lily Lake area, Interpretation Centre and Lily Lake Pavilion on the dates noted, as well as the (1) preparation of the ice surface, (2) plowing of the Lake and Campground areas, entrance and exit roads; (3) co-operation with transportation and parking strategies; (4) site preparation for a tent to be erected in the Rockwood Park Campground; (5) waiver of the Pavilion and the Interpretation Centre rental fees; and (6) any other site preparation, operation and dismantling details as deemed appropriate by City/committee staff -- be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22. Christopher Waldschutz Re Avenue For Revenue Generation The Mayor noted that the Municipalities Act did not allow municipalities to put a tax on hotels rooms, and suggested that Mr. Waldschutz' letter in this regard could be referred to staff or received and filed. 87 -223 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1998 On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter from Christopher Waldschutz suggesting, as a possible avenue for revenue generation, the assessment of a municipal/city tax on hotel rooms, as well as a municipal component to the tax bill on car rentals, especially at airport locations -- be received and filed. Councillor Chase expressed the view that the above suggestion had merit and should be referred to staff. Deputy Mayor Chase concurred with a staff referral, and suggested that this matter should be referred to the Cities of New Brunswick Association in an attempt to have the Municipalities Act changed Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Chase and Desmond voting "nay". 23. Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation Components Of Service Delivery Process On motion of Councillor Vincent Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from James Whelly, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation, requesting to make a presentation on the components in the Corporation's service delivery process -- be received and filed and the Corporation be invited to make a presentation in open session of Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 24. Clear View Mobile Homes Ltd. Re-Zoning Morland Mobile Home Park & Amendment To Section 39 AQreement On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that the application of Clear View Mobile Homes Ltd. for the re-zoning of the Morland Mobile Home Park property and an amendment to the Section 39 agreement in this regard 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, November 16, 1998, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 25. Town Of Quispamsis - Invitation To United Way Participation ChallenQe On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Leslie Hamilton-Brown, Mayor of the Town of Quispamsis, inviting the Mayor and Council to participate in the upcoming United Way Ghostly Gallop on October 31, 1998 -- be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 87 -224 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 1998 26. John C. Noddin Re Water Services Lloyd Street And Unserviced Lots Attached To ManawaQonish Road Lots On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from John C. Noddin advising that it has come to his attention that the City is to upgrade the water services on Lloyd Street and, as at the present there are five houses serviced which are on septic systems, it would seem that this would be an opportune time to put in full services on this City street while it is open; suggesting that the servicing of twelve unserviced lots attached to lots on Manawagonish Road could in the future increase the City tax base; and asking Council's consideration in this regard -- be referred to the City Manager for a report to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 26A. DesiQn/Etch - Use Of City Crest On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Richard Smith of Design/Etch advising that he etches glass and mirror and has started to etch some drinking glasses for sale in the City to tourists and visitors and, while most of his work is custom etching, some of the stores are interested in selling his products and have asked if it is possible to etch something that is specifically related to Saint John; and asking permission to etch the City crest on glass products -- be referred to the City Solicitor. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Adjournment On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that this meeting be adjourned and Council meet in Legal Session. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Common Clerk