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2000-05-29_Minutes 88-26 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29, 2000 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in the City of Saint John, on Monday, the twenty-ninth day of May, A.D., 2000, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Ball, Court, Desmond, Fitzpatrick, 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; W. Edwards, Building Inspector; S. Lodhi, Manager of Real Estate and Facility Management; G. Tait, Fire Chief; A. Bodechon, Deputy Chief of Police; Mrs. M. Munford, Common Clerk; and Ms. C. Mosher, Assistant Common Clerk. 1. MeetinQ Called To Order - Prayer Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order, and offered the opening prayer. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on May 15, 2000, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. * Added Item On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick RESOLVED that a proclamation for Boys & Girls Club Week be added to the agenda for consideration under item 5. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5. Mavor's Remarks Mayor McAlary proclaimed May 29 to June 3, 200 as Boys & Girls Club Week in the City of Saint John; and extended congratulations to Michael McCue, son of City employee John McCue, who was a member of the Ontario Ball Hockey Team which won the World Ball Hockey tournament. The Mayor commented on the forthcoming unveiling ceremony, on June 9, 2000, of the Millennium Dome at the Garden Street intersection; and expressed appreciation to those who participated in the City of Saint John's 215th birthday celebration on May 18, 2000, and also to those who participated in the Mayor's Cup Challenge on May 27,2000. * Added Item On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that two Nominating Committee recommendations, which were considered in Committee of the Whole earlier this date, be added to the agenda of this meeting for consideration as item 5A. 88-27 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29, 2000 Question being taken, the motion was carried. *5A. Appointments To Harbour Station And To ReQion 2 Hospital Corporation On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, John Correia and William M. Thompson be re-appointed to the Harbour Station Commission for a term of three years. Question being taken, the motion was carried. On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the Nominating Committee, G. William Dashwood be appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Region 2 Hospital Corporation for a term of three years effective July 1, 2000. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6. Habitat For Humanity's Request For Donation Toward Cost Of New DwellinQ Unit On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor McAlary asking for consideration of the request of Habitat for Humanity Saint John Region Inc. for a donation of electrical, plumbing, building, water and sewerage and sidewalk permits, at an approximate cost of $3,000 to $4,000, toward the construction of its third dwelling unit in the Saint John area, as outlined in the submitted letter, be received and filed and the request be granted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7. NeiQhbourhood Police Committees Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Titus requesting Council's support in requesting the Police Commission to appear in open session at a mutually convenient time to discuss neighbourhood police committees, which he understands to be a partnership between citizens, businesses and police. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that a representative of the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners or a designate of the Police Department be invited to address Council on neighbourhood police committees. Councillor Titus, in proposing the motion, suggested that an explanation should be given to Council and the general public on what neighbourhood police committees are all about and the positive impact they are expected to have on the City. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. Truck Traffic On Champlain Drive On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Titus on the matter of truck traffic on Champlain Drive be referred to the Police Commission for action/enforcement and a report back to Council within a reasonable time. 88-28 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29, 2000 Question being taken, the motion was carried. ~. Park Place Apartments FundinQ For New PlaVQround Consideration was given to a letter from the management of Park Place Apartments submitting sketches and a quotation for playground equipment, and asking Council's support for a playground for the children living at Park Place, as well as the surrounding areas including Boyaner Crescent, Wyatt Crescent and Eastwood Park, in the amount of $6,545.55 from the Land for Purposes Trust Fund. David Biron, in addressing Council in the above regard on behalf of the management of Park Place Apartments, noted the significant population, relative to the population of Saint John, in the area of Eastwood Park, Boyaner and Wyatt Crescents, Regency Towers and Park Place Apartments; and advised that Park Place has always attracted children from the surrounding community who like to use the tennis and basketball courts and large grassy areas on which to play soccer and baseball. Mr. Biron, referring to the above-mentioned sketches and quotation, apprised Council of discussions with staff of Recreation and Parks concerning the playground equipment proposed; and asked for funding of $6,545.55, which would be 50 per cent of the project cost, with management of Park Place to take full responsibility for any cost overruns. On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the presentation on behalf of the management of Park Place Apartments regarding cost sharing for playground equipment be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. Potential Loss Of Provincial Government FundinQ Read a letter from Councillor Fitzpatrick advising that he would like the opportunity to discuss the recent articles in the newspaper referring to the potential of the City to lose up to $2 to $3 million from the Provincial Government by way of cuts to the unconditional grant, and to comment on the Boys and Girls Club, as well as HDC. Councillor Fitzpatrick referenced recent newspaper articles on an anticipated cut in the unconditional grant and on PRUDE, the Human Development Council and the Boys & Girls Club, and expressed concern about the Province's lack of consultation with the City on a reduction in funding. Councillor Fitzpatrick, in noting Council's reconsideration of funding to the Human Development Council further to its presentation earlier this year, expressed the view that, if the Province continued cutting funding to the City, the City could not continue to operate without cutting expenditures, thus individuals in these organizations should talk to their local MLAs in this regard. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the above letter from Councillor Fitzpatrick be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 11. Cost Sharing For Equipment For Island View School PlaVQround Read a report from the City Manager in response to the May 8, 2000 presentation to Council on behalf of the Island View Home and School Playground Committee for the City to cost share the addition to existing equipment on the School property. 88-29 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29, 2000 On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council approve that the City of Saint John contribute up to $2,012.50 from the Land for Public Purposes Trust Fund in support of the Island View School playground development, on condition that the equipment supplier provides confirmation satisfactory to the Commissioner of Community Services that the equipment supplied and installed fully meets CSA Standards. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 4. Residents Of Woodville Road Re ParkinQ Read a letter from Steven W. Mullin requesting to speak on behalf of residents of Woodville Road, who have signed the submitted petition, requesting that parking on both sides of Woodville Road be reinstated from that section of Woodville Road between City Line and Chapel Street from its current status of parking on one side only. The Mayor, a member of the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners, advised of the Board's referral of the above issue to the Chief of Police for a report at the next Commission meeting on June 6. Steven Mullin of 349 Woodville Road, advised of problems on Woodville Road, since parking there was reduced to one side only last summer, with the number of Police calls to the area and increased traffic speed; and advised that, while the petition references City Line and Chapel Street, people from Chapel Street to Beaconsfield Crescent, where there is no posting for parking, and people from Beaconsfield Crescent to Lowell Street, where there is no parking on either side, sought him out to sign the petition because they also wanted to be involved. Mr. Mullin expressed the understanding that the official reason for changing parking was because of snow plowing and being on a bus route in conjunction with the width of the street; and asked why Woodville Road residents were being forced to live with this situation when City Line and Chapel Street, which were also on a bus route and no wider, remained two-sided parking. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Vincent RESOLVED that the presentation on behalf of residents of Woodville Road regarding on-street parking be referred to the City Manager for a report to Council, to include when and why the City went to one-side parking, and also that the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners be asked to provide Council with a report, and Mr. Mullin be informed the next time the matter will appear on the Council agenda. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. BudQet Deliberations Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager referring to Common Council resolution of May 1, 2000 that upcoming budgets, both capital and operating, be discussed in open session of Council; and advising that, in response to this resolution, staff would appreciate an opportunity at this meeting to make a presentation with respect to the 2001 General Fund Operating Budget, covering the following topics: (1) managing smarter - the City's record; (2) understanding the community; (3) a snapshot of 2000 expenditures; (4) looking ahead to 2001; and (5) matters of policy to be debated. Messrs. Totten and Beckett through a computer-aided presentation, addressed Council during which time Mr. Totten compared the manner in which the City of Saint John has managed to control its expenditures to that of other municipalities and to the Province of New Brunswick since 1984, and also compared Saint John with the Cities of Fredericton and Moncton, Saint John having the lowest individual and family incomes, the highest poverty rate, the oldest housing stock, the lowest level of education level, the greatest reliance on cyclical industry, the fewest number of owner-occupied 88-30 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29, 2000 homes, the lowest property assessments and the highest property taxes, with the average household income in Saint John according to the 1996 Census being $37,800 compared to $43,405 in Moncton, $48,003 in Fredericton and $41,000 in all of New Brunswick. With respect to municipal infrastructure, Mr. Totten made the observation that Saint John has the fourth largest municipal land mass in Canada (excluding the recent regional municipalities) and the first and oldest water system in Canada, and noted the cost implications relevant to it being the least dense in terms of population per square mile of most all other Canadian municipalities and the extensive costs involved in having a heavy industrial component. Mr. Beckett provided a breakdown of the City's 2000 Operating Expenditures of $89 million by function and by type, as well as a breakdown of the $17,493,000 expended for Goods and Services and $9,061,000 for Transfers; and commented on the ramifications of Council's focus in the last few years on controlling the tax rate, funding a new landfill site, encouraging / supporting economic development, and maintaining the status quo as related to public safety. Looking ahead to 2001 based on assumptions of a tax base growth of 2.5%, a 10% reduction in the unconditional grant, a 3% inflation impact on expenses, the need to meet contractual obligations and a stable tax rate, Mr. Beckett estimated, for the 2001 Operating Budget, a total of $88,427,502 in revenue and $91,100,000 in expenditures; and listed expenditures with limited flexibility totalling $79,247,000, or 87% of the $91.1 million projected for next year. Mr. Totten, in concluding his comments, asked, as matters of policy to be debated and on which Council should expect to receive public input, if (1) the community could afford the level of municipal services provided; (2) there was still a requirement to ensure such a high level of public safety that funding for other municipal services must be reduced; (3) the community had reached a point where there was support for the divesting of certain assets in order to avoid future costs; (4) it would be appropriate to collect property taxes and subsequently provide funding to agencies which can solicit the public directly; (5) the community still supported the municipality's efforts to promote economic development in years to come and if the City would continue to provide seed funding; (6) the community still expected a municipal government that provided such a wide array of services primarily with municipal resources; (7) the community would support a position that would have the municipality receive a greater return on some of its investments and a much improved cost recovery ratio on many of its facilities; and (8) the community could continue to fund to current levels a public transit system that currently operated a number of high-cost routes. The Mayor thanked Messrs. Totten and Beckett for their presentation, and they responded to questions in the above regard. 12. Tender For Contract 2000-3 On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Contract 2000-3, asphalt resurfacing 2000, be awarded to the low tenderer, Elm City Paving Ltd., at the tendered price of $871,832.75, 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 with Councillor Vincent voting "nay". 13. Proposal For Design And Construction Management For Pipeline Road East Water Transmission Main On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the proposal of CBCL Limited be accepted for engineering services (design and construction management) for the Pipeline Road East water transmission main, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate contract documents. (Councillor Vincent withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 88-31 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29, 2000 14. Issuance Of Warrant - Joseph Wayne Robichaud Saint John SalvaQe Corps And Fire Police On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Desmond RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council issue a warrant to Joseph Wayne Robichaud for membership in the Saint John Salvage Corps and Fire Police. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. Salary Step Adjustment - Commissioner Of Finance And Commissioner Of Corporate Services On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, the remuneration for the incumbent occupying the position of Commissioner of Finance and Commissioner of Corporate Services be established at Step 7, Group 9, effective November 1, 1999, and that the placement of the position at Step 1, Group M, on the recently approved 2000 management pay scale, be effective January 1, 2000. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16. Payment Of Accounts - Arbitration ProceedinQs - Vihvelins And The City Consideration was given to a report from the City Solicitor submitting statements of account and invoices for services to the City with regard to arbitration proceedings commenced by Peeter and Thomas Vihvelin further to the 1996 expropriation by the City of an easement to accommodate the portion of the Western Beaches sanitary sewer system transversing the Vihvelins' land; recommending payment of these professional accounts; and advising that the trial of the matter was held on April 4, 5 and 6, 2000, with no decision filed as yet. On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Solicitor, Common Council authorize payment of the account of Gorman Nason in the amount of $25,100.48; the account of Fundy Engineering & Consulting Ltd. in the amount of $3,869.59; and the account of Godfrey Associates Ltd. in the amount of $316.83, with regard to the Vihvelin arbitration proceedings. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 17. Zoning By-law Amendment And Imposing Of Section 39 Conditions 1371 Sand Cove Road On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-530 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land located at 1371 Sand Cove Road (NBGIC Number 55086417), having an area of approximately 2 acres, from "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban Residential, "RF" Rural and "P" Park to "B-2" General Business classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common 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 subject site for commercial purposes is limited to the applicants' proposal to expand and convert the existing bed and breakfast establishment to an inn containing a combination of guest 88-32 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29, 2000 rooms and/or cottages, together with dining facilities as a secondary use only; (b) the development of the site must be in accordance with a detailed site plan, to be prepared by the proponent and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, indicating building locations, parking, vehicular and pedestrian circulation areas, exterior lighting and landscaping; (c) the approved plans mentioned in condition (b) must be attached to the application for building permit for the development; (d) all driveways and parking areas must be paved with asphalt, concrete and/or interlocking brick/pavement stones; and (e) all work shown on the approved site plan and building elevation plans must be completed no later than one year after approval of the building permit for the development. The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-530 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. 18. Zoning By-law Amendment And Imposing Of Section 39 Conditions 60-80 DouQlas Avenue On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-531 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", insofar as it concerns re-zoning a parcel of land located at 60-80 Douglas Avenue (NBGIC Numbers 368845, 368852 and 55084313), having an area of approximately 1.2 acres, from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential and "ID" Integrated Development to "B-2" General Business classification, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common 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 subject site for commercial purposes is limited to the applicant's proposal to connect and redevelop the existing buildings as a bed and breakfast inn, together with dining facilities as a secondary use only; (b) the development of the site must be in accordance with a detailed site plan, to be prepared by the proponent and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, indicating building location, parking, vehicular and pedestrian circulation areas, exterior lighting and landscaping; (c) the redevelopment of the existing buildings and new construction must be in accordance with detailed building elevation plans, to be prepared by the proponent and subject to the approval of the Development Officer, indicating exterior building details and materials; (d) the approved plans mentioned in conditions (c) and (d) must be attached to the application for building permit for the development; (e) all driveways and parking areas must be paved with asphalt, concrete and/or interlocking brick/pavement stones; and (f) all work shown on the approved site plan and building elevation plans must be completed no later than one year after approval of the building permit for the development. The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-531 A Law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John", was read in its entirety. (Councillor Fitzpatrick withdrew from the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 19. Committee Of The Whole Report To the COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Saint John The Committee of the Whole reports Your Committee reports that it sat on Monday, May 1, 2000, when there were present Mayor McAlary and Councillors Chase, Court, Desmond, Fitzpatrick, Titus and Vincent, and your Committee submits the following recommendation, namely: 1. That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council enter into a Confidentiality Agreement with 058854 N.B. Ltd. and Se-Fish Associates Limited for 88-33 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29, 2000 the purpose of permitting the City of Saint John to consider the possible purchase of the City Hall building, and the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute all related documents. May 29, 2000, Saint John, N.B. Respectfully submitted, (sgd.) Shirley McAlary, C h air man. 19.1. Confidentialitv AQreement Re City Hall BuildinQ On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the above report be received and filed and the recommendation therein be adopted. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 20. Planning Advisory Committee Subdivision - 115 Aspen Street On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council (1) assent to the submitted tentative subdivision plan of 115 Aspen Street that would extend the public right-of-way of Aspen Street as illustrated, and to any required municipal services or public utility easements; and (2) authorize the preparation and execution of a City/developer subdivision agreement to ensure provision of the required work and facilities, which includes the construction of a new paved turnaround facility at the end of the proposed street extension. Councillor Titus asked what process should be followed as Council was not in receipt of a letter of objection as referenced in the Committee's report to which the Mayor replied that Council could table the matter until it received the letter or approve the recommendation without it. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor Chase RESOLVED that the above matter be laid on the table for two weeks until Council receives a copy of the above-mentioned letter of objection. Question being taken, the tabling motion was lost, a tie vote having been created with Councillors Ball, Court, Desmond and White voting "nay". Question being taken, the original motion was carried. 21. Planning Advisory Committee Subdivision - 1433 Loch Lomond Road On motion of Councillor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Common Council (1) assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, of Folkins Estates Inc. Subdivision, Phase 2, 1433 Loch Lomond Road, in accordance with the submitted photo-reduced tentative subdivision plan illustrating a new public cul-de-sac street, and to any necessary municipal services or public utility easements; (2) authorize the preparation and execution of one or more City/developer subdivision agreements to ensure provision of the required work and facilities, including drainage and site plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer; and (3) assent to Lot 00-18 as the required land for purposes dedication for the proposed subdivision. 88-34 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29, 2000 (Councillor Fitzpatrick re-entered the meeting.) Question being taken, the motion was carried. 22. Saint John Parking Commission Appointment Of Bv-Iaw Enforcement Officer On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as requested by the Saint John Parking Commission, pursuant to Section 14 of the Police Act of the Province of New Brunswick, the Common Council of the City of Saint John does hereby appoint the following member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires as By-law Enforcement Officer with the responsibility to enforce provisions of the Parking Meter By-law and the provisions of the Section 5, Section 7 and Section 8(1) of the Saint John Traffic By-law, namely: John (Rick) McNamee; and further that this appointment shall continue until such time as the appointee ceases to be a member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires or until the appointment is rescinded by Common Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 23. Environment And Local Government Discussion Sessions, Discussion Paper On Waste Reduction And Diversion On motion of Councillor Desmond Seconded by Councillor Trites RESOLVED that the letter from the Provincial Department of Environment and Local Government inviting participation in the upcoming Discussion Sessions designed to encourage in-depth comment in response to its Discussion Paper on Waste Reduction and Diversion; and submitting a participant information form for the City of Saint John for the Fundy Discussion Session on June 1, 2000, be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 24. Arthur Melanson - Street CleaninQ On motion of Councillor Fitzpatrick Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Arthur Melanson referring to the towing of cars during street cleaning on City streets, as well as the submitted copy of a newspaper article on signage, and asking if it would be possible to use neon signs during street cleaning as they would be more noticeable, be referred to the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 25. Barrv OdQen - Communities In Bloom On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Barry Ogden advising of the school and related school projects for Communities in Bloom be received and filed. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 26. Eldon Whittaker - Risk Development Permit Purchase Of Off-Site Compensatory StoraQe Consideration was given to a letter from Eldon Whittaker advising that he would like to apply for a flood risk development permit for the alteration of land located at 88-35 COMMON COUNCIL MAY 29, 2000 11 Todd Street in the Glen Falls flood zone, as well as for off-site compensatory storage; and submitting two sketches, the first showing the location of the work being done, the second being a topographical plan showing the limits of fill and ground elevation changes. The initial motion, as proposed by Councillor Trites and seconded by Councillor Desmond, to refer the above letter to the City Manager, was withdrawn with the consent of the mover and seconder, upon Mr. Edwards' indication that, if Council were so inclined, it would be appropriate to approve the sale of compensatory storage in the amount of 20 cubic metres to Mr. Whittaker at $5.41 per cubic metre. On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that Eldon Whittaker be advised that Common Council will sell compensatory storage, calculated at the rate of $5.41 per cubic metre, for each cubic metre of flood storage displaced by the development at 11 Todd Street, up to 20 cubic metres. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 27. Stephen Halsall & Tamara Halsall Re-ZoninQ 5-9 Boars Head Road On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the application of Stephen Halsall and Tamara Halsall for the re-zoning of property located at 5-9 Boars Head Road be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and that the necessary advertising be authorized in this regard, with the public hearing to be held on Tuesday, July 4,2000, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 28. Kevin Manuel - Financial Contribution For Participation In Provincial Basketball Team On motion of Councillor Trites Seconded by Councillor White RESOLVED that the letter from Kevin Manuel requesting the City of Saint John for a financial contribution to be used towards travelling expenses for him and Jordon Burt, Nick Morrisey and Mike Thomas, while on the Province of New Brunswick's under 16 Basketball Team, be received and filed and Council decline the request and wish Mr. Manuel good luck. In proposing the motion, Councillor Trites agreed with the Mayor's observation that any individuals who wished to make a contribution to the team could do so. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Adjournment The Mayor noted that the next regular meeting of Common Council would be held on Monday, June 12, 2000, and declared the meeting adjourned. Common Clerk