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2003-10-06_Minutes--Procès-verbal 90-93 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint John, on Monday, the 6th day of October AD. 2003, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. present Shirley McAlary, Mayor Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court, Fitzgerald, Teed, and Titus. - and - Messrs. 1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A Beckett, Commissioner of Finance and Commissioner of Corporate Services; P. Groody, Commissioner of Municipal Operations and Engineering; J. Baird, Commissioner of Planning and Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; S. Galbraith, Director of Works; B. Morrison, Director of Parks and Recreation; R. Simonds, Fire Chief; C. Cogswell, Chief of Police; and P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; and Ms. E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk. Etaient presentes a une reunion du conseil qui a eu lieu a I'hotel de ville de The City of Saint John, Ie lundi 6 octobre 2003 a 19 h, les personnes suivantes : Shirley McAlary, maire; Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Ball, Chase, Court, Fitzgerald, Teed et Trites; - et- MM. 1. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal; A Beckett, commissaire aux services financiers et administratifs; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations municipales et a I'ingenierie; J. Baird, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services d'inspection et des batiments; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics; B. Morrison, directeur des loisirs et des parcs; R. Simonds, chef du service d'incendie; C. Cogswell, chef de police; P. Woods, greffier et directeur general adjoint; ainsi que Mme E. Gormley, greffiere adjointe; 1. MeetinQ Called To Order - Prayer Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order with Pastor David Nicholson offering the opening prayer. 1. Ouverture de la seance - priere La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary, accompagne du pasteur David Nicholson qui recite la priere d'ouverture. 2. Approval of Minutes On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on September 22, 2003, be approved. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil du 90-94 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 22 septembre 2003 soit adopte. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 3. Approval of AQenda On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved, with item number 12, Civil Litigation Proceedings 10.2(4)(g) being referred to the next closed session of Committee of the Whole. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion so it adopte, moyennant Ie report du point 12 relatif aux procedures civiles en vertu de I'alinea 10.2(4)g) a la prochaine reunion privee en comite plenier. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Proclamations Mayor McAlary proclaimed the week of October 5, 2003 as "Mental Illness Awareness Week" and "Fire Prevention Week", and the month of October as "Community Inclusion Month" in The City of Saint John. Proclamations Le maire McAlary declare la semaine du 5 octobre 2003 << Semaine de sensibilisation aux maladies mentales >> et << Semaine de prevention des incendies >> et Ie mois d'octobre << Mois de I'integration communautaire >> dans The City of Saint John. 5{a) Public HearinQ - ZoninQ Bv-Iaw Amendment at 193 Westmorland Road The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 193 Westmorland Road, having an area of approximately 1,070 square metres (11,517 square feet), also identified as PID Number 320564, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential classification, as illustrated in the submitted plan, to permit use as a four family apartment building as requested by John Quinlan with no written objections received in this regard. 5{b) Report from PlanninQ Advisorv Committee -193 Westmorland Road 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 30,2003 meeting at which it resolved to adopt the staff recommendation; and recommending that Council re-zone a parcel of land, located at 193 Westmorland Road, having an area of approximately 1,070 square metres (11,517 square feet), also identified as PID Number 320564, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one presenting. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with John Quinlan indicating his support of the re-zoning. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-632, A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John" by re-zoning an area of land located at 193 Westmorland Road, having an area of 90-95 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 approximately 1,070 square metres (11,517 square feet), also identified as PID Number 320564, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential be read a first time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a first time the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-632 A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-632, A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John" by re-zoning an area of land located at 193 Westmorland Road, having an area of approximately 1,070 square metres (11,517 square feet), also identified as PID Number 320564, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential be read a second time. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a second time the By-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-632 A By-law To Amend The Zoning By-law Of The City Of Saint John". On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that items 5(a) and 5(b) be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 5(a) Audience publique - Modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage relativement au terrain situe au 193. chemin Westmorland Le greffier indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 193, chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie d'environ 1 070 metres carres (11 517 pieds carres) et portant Ie NID 320564, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre logements << R-4 >>, comme Ie montre Ie plan presente, pour permettre I'utilisation d'un immeuble de quatre logements, a la demande de John Quinlan, aucune objection par ecrit n'ayant ete reyue a cet egard. 5 b) Rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme relativement au terrain situe au 193. chemin Westmorland Examen d'un rapport du comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'une copie d'un rapport du personnel d'urbanisme qui a ete etudie a la reunion du 30 septembre 2003 au cours de laquelle Ie comite a resolu d'adopter la recommandation du personnel. Le comite recommande que Ie conseil modifie Ie zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 193, chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie d'environ 1 070 metres carres (11 517 pieds carres) et portant Ie NID 320564, de zone residentielle- habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre logements << R-4 >>. Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, mais personne ne prend la parole. Le maire invite Ie public a venir exprimer son appui au projet de rezonage, ce que fait John Quinlan. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-632 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 139, chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie d'environ 1 070 metres carres (11 517 pieds carres) et portant Ie NID 320564, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre logements << R-4 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere 90-96 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Premiere lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-632 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-632 modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 139, chemin Westmorland, d'une superficie d'environ 1 070 metres carres (11 517 pieds carres) et portant Ie NID 320564, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre logements << R-4 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Deuxieme lecture de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-632 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE les points 5a) et 5b) soient acceptes a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 7. Contract No. 2003-25 Recommendation for Approval of Harbour PassaQe Phase II On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Council (a) award Contract 2003-25, Harbour Passage Phase II to Meridian Management Inc., at the total stipulated lump sum price of $1,588,750. including HST, and (b) advise Meridian Management Inc. that The City Of Saint John at its sole discretion as provided in the Special Tender Conditions (2.0) elect to proceed only with the Chesley Drive section at this time, and that items 1,2, and 3 in the Total Stipulated Lump Sum Price Breakdown (4.4) totaling $1,127,750. including HST, be the contract price for the Chesley Drive section, and The City Of Saint John elect to exercise its right not to proceed with the Simonds Street section at this time, and (c) authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to execute the contract; authorize the City Manager in consultation with the Partnership to engage professional Project Management and Inspection Services to provide contract inspection and administration services for Harbour Passage Phase II for the works specified and detailed in the tender documents in an amount equal not to exceed $79,000.; and The City Of Saint John allocate $400,000. for Harbour Passage in the 2004 Capital Budget, and that the Waterfront Development Partnership be required to report back to Council prior to a decision to proceed with the Simonds Street portion of the project and prior to the expenditure of these funds. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 7. Contrat 2003-25 - Recommandation pour approbation de la phase II du pro jet Harbour PassaQe Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil a) accorde Ie contrat 2003-25 relatif a la phase II du projet Harbour Passage a Meridian Management Inc. au prix global forfaitaire de 1 588 750 $ (incluant la TVH) et b) informe Meridian Management Inc. que The City of Saint John, a sa seule discretion, comme Ie prevoit les dispositions particulieres de la soumission (2.0), decide d'aller de I'avant des maintenant avec Ie tronyon de la promenade Chesley seulement, et que les points 1, 2 et 3 indiques dans la Ventilation du prix global forfaitaire (4.4) de 1 127750 $ (incluant la TVH), soit un prix contractuel pour Ie tronyon de la promenade Chesley, et 90-97 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 que The City of Saint John decide d'exercer son droit de ne pas aller de I'avant avec Ie tronyon de la rue Simonds pour Ie moment, et c) autorise Ie maire et Ie greffier a signer Ie contrat; autorise Ie directeur general, en collaboration avec Ie Partnership, a retenir des services de gestion de projet et d'inspection professionnels en vue d'offrir des services administratifs et d'inspection dans Ie cadre de la phase II du projet Harbour Passage pour les travaux detailles dans Ie dossier d'appel d'offres d'un montant qui ne peut depasser 79 000 $; et The City of Saint John affecte 400 000 $ au projet Harbour Passage dans son budget d'investissement de 2004, et que Waterfront Development Partnership fasse rapport au conseil avant que ne so it prise la decision d'aller de I'avant en ce qui concerne la partie du projet relative a la rue Simonds et avant que ne soient depenses les fonds. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 8. DesiQnation of Staff ReQardinQ Violations of Bv-Iaws Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager commenting on The City of Saint John's enacted by-laws, such as its Building By-law and Zoning By-law and Subdivision By-law, pursuant to the authority of the Community Planning Act of New Brunswick, and that it may be necessary to commence proceedings in the Provincial Court of New Brunswick with respect to persons who commit an offence by violating or failing to comply with the provisions of such by-laws. On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that William E. Edwards, Amy L. Poffenroth and David G. M. Crawford be designated and authorized to commence proceedings on behalf of The City of Saint John in the Provincial Court of New Brunswick with respect to persons who commit an offence by violating or failing to comply with the provisions of any by-law enacted by the City pursuant to the provisions of the Community Planning Act, and this designation and authorization shall continue for each of the persons named until such time as that person ceases to hold his or her current position or until this authorization is rescinded by Common Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 8. DesiQnation du personnel relativement aux infractions aux arretes Examen d'un rapport du directeur general relatif aux arretes decretes par The City of Saint John, comme I'arrete relatif a la construction, I'arrete sur Ie zonage et I'arrete sur Ie lotissement, conformement a la Loi sur I'urbanisme du Nouveau-Brunswick, et indiquant qu'il peut s'averer necessaire d'entamer des procedures a la Cour provinciale du Nouveau-Brunswick a I'egard des personnes qui commettent une infraction en contrevenant ou en omettant de se conformer aux dispositions de ces arretes. Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE William E. Edwards, Amy L. Poffenroth et David G. M. Crawford soient nommes et autorises a entamer des procedures pour Ie compte de The City of Saint John a la Cour provinciale du Nouveau-Brunswick a I'egard des personnes qui commettent une infraction en contrevenant ou en omettant de se conformer aux dispositions des arretes decretes par la Ville, conformement aux dispositions de la Loi sur I'urbanisme, et que les nominations et les autorisations demeurent en vigueur pour chacune des personnes nommees jusqu'a ce que cette personne cesse d'occuper son poste actuel ou jusqu'a ce que Ie conseil annule I'autorisation. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 9. ClosinQ of a Portion of EQbert Street to Bavside Drive On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Council authorize the publishing of a notice of its intention to consider the passing of a by-law to stop-up and close all that undeveloped portion of the "Road 90-98 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 Across the Flats as Laid Out by the Commissioners" situated between Egbert Street and Bayside Drive, as generally shown on the submitted plan. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 9. Fermeture d'un troncon de la rue EQbert jusQu'a la promenade Bayside Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil autorise la publication d'un avis indiquant son intention d'adopter un arrete visant a interrompre la circulation et a fermer un tronyon non amenage de la << route traversant un terrain plat, comme I'indiquent les commissaires >>, situee entre la rue Egbert et la promenade Drive, comme I'indique, de fayon generale, Ie plan presente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 10. Pension Plan FundinQ Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager resulting from questions raised at a Committee of the Whole Meeting on September 29, 2003 during a presentation by civic locals and retirees, on the validity of the time frame allotted to file the Actuarial Valuation of The City of Saint John Pension Plan as noted in the submitted letter from Paul Duxbury, Actuary. The report confirmed the information provided by Mr. Duxbury, that the Pension Board would have approximately one year from the deadline date of December 2003, to file the Actuarial Valuation. It was further noted in the report that Regulation 91-195 made under the Pension Benefits Act Section 36(1)(b) requires that the City is legislated to fund the deficit once the amount is finalized commencing on the "review date" which is not necessarily the date the report is filed with the Superintendent of Pensions, but in this case would be December 31, 2003. The report explained that even though the Actuarial Report may be filed late in 2004, the City would be required to make retro-active payment for any amounts owing from the review date until the date of filing, however that it may be possible to negotiate a revised funding schedule in future years, still having to satisfy the over-all funding requirement set out in the Pension Benefits Act regulations, and would result in higher payments in subsequent years to make up for the lack of payment in 2004. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 10. Financement du reQime de retraite Examen d'un rapport du directeur general decoulant des questions sou levees a la reunion en comite plenier du 29 septembre 2003 au cours d'une presentation des residents et des retraites de la Ville sur la validite du delai alloue pour produire une evaluation actuarielle du regime de retraite de The City of Saint John, comme Ie souligne la lettre de Paul Duxbury, actuaire. Le rapport confirme les renseignements fournis par M. Duxbury, a savoir que la Commission des pensions disposerait d'environ un an a partir de la date d'echeance de decembre 2003 pour produire une evaluation actuarielle. De plus, Ie rapport souligne que Ie reglement 91-195 edicte en vertu de I'alinea 36(1)b) de la Loi surles prestations de pension exige que la Ville so it tenue par la loi de financer Ie deficit apres avoir determine Ie montant a partir de la << date de revision >> qui ne correspond pas necessairement la date de depot du rapport aupres du surintendant des pensions, mais qui, dans ce cas, est Ie 31 decembre 2003. Le rapport explique que, meme si Ie rapport actuariel est produit tard en 2004, la Ville devra effectuer des paiements retroactifs pour tout montant dCl a partir de la date de revision jusqu'a la date de depot du rapport, meme s'il etait possible de negocier un calendrier de financement revise dans les annees a venir, en respectant neanmoins I'exigence relative au financement global enoncee dans les reglements que renferme la Loi sur les prestations de pension, et entralnera une augmentation des paiements dans les annees qui suivront afin de suppleer a I'absence de paiement en 2004. 90-99 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie rapport susmentionne du directeur general so it accepte a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 11. Public Safety Communication Centre StaffinQ On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager, Council amend the Establishment of Permanent Positions for the Public Safety Communications Centre to remove the four positions designated as permanent part-time and replace them with four full-time permanent positions. Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Ball voting nay. On motion of Councillor Court Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the recommendation by the City Manager that staff be authorized to waive the residency requirement for casual employment within the Public Safety Communications Centre be tabled. Question being taken, the motion was carried, with Councillor Ball voting nay. 11. Personnel du centre des communications de la securite publiQue Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE Ie conseil modifie Ie nombre de postes permanents pour Ie centre des communications de la securite publique afin d'eliminer les quatre postes designes a titre de postes permanents a temps partiel pour les remplacer par quatre postes permanents a temps plein. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Ball ayant vote contre. Proposition du conseiller Court Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la recommandation du directeur general qui permettrait au personnel de deroger a I'exigence en matiere de residence en ce qui concerne les emplois temporaires au centre des communications de la securite publique so it reportee. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Ball ayant vote contre. 12. Civil LitiQation ProceedinQs Item number 12, Civil Litigation Proceedings, was referred to closed session of Committee of the Whole earlier in this meeting. 12. Procedures civiles Le point 12 concernant les procedures civiles est renvoye a la reunion privee en comite plenier tenue plus tot au cours de la presente reunion. 13. Third ReadinQ Traffic Bv-Iaw Amendment - Market Place and Clifton Street On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By-law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under the Authority Of 90-100 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto", by amending the parking restrictions on Clifton Street and Market Place, be read. Question being taken, the motion was carried. The By-law entitled, "A By-law To Amend A By-Law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto" was read in its entirety. On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that the By-law entitled, "A By-law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under the Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto", by amending the parking restrictions on Clifton Street and Market Place, be read a third time and enacted and the Corporate Common Seal be affixed thereto. Question being taken, the motion was carried. Read a third time the By-law entitled, "A By-law Respecting Traffic On Streets In The City Of Saint John Made Under The Authority Of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, And Amendments Thereto". 13. Troisieme lecture de la modification de I'arrete sur la circulation concernant la place Market et la rue Clifton Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE I'arrete intitule << Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >> qui modifie les restrictions relatives au stationnement sur la rue Clifton et a la place Market, soit lu. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. L' arrette intitule << Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City Of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicles a stationnement sur la rue Clifton et a la place Market est lu integralement. Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >> qui modifie les restrictions relatives au stationnement sur la rue Clifton et a la place Market, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it decrete et que Ie sceau corporatif de la municipalite y so it appose. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif a la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte conformement a la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes . 14. Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership - Request to Present On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor RESOLVED that the request of the Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership to present to Council with respect to Phase II of the Harbour Passage Project be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-101 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 14. Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership - Demande de presentation devant Ie conseil Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant QUE la demande de Saint John Waterfront Development Partnership en vue de faire une presentation devant Ie conseil relativement a la phase II du projet Harbour Passage soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 15. Taxicab Advisorv Committee On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Chase RESOLVED that the letter from the Taxicab Advisory Committee regarding the age and condition of taxicabs; licence fees; testing for first-time applicants for positions of operators, and appearance of taxicab operators be referred to the City Solicitor. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 15. Comite consultatif sur les taxis Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase QUE la lettre du comite consultatif sur les taxis au sujet de I'age et de I'etat des taxis, des frais d'immatriculation, des epreuves pour les nouveaux candidats au poste de chauffeur et de I'apparence des chauffeurs de taxi so it transmise a I'avocat municipal. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 16. Assent to Road - Samuel Davis Drive On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee, Council assent to the submitted tentative Subdivision Plan which vests Samuel Davis Drive as a public street. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 16. Approbation d'une rue publiQue - promenade Samuel Davis Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court Comme Ie recommande Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme, QUE Ie conseil approuve Ie plan de lotissement provisoire presente qui reconnalt la promenade Samuel Davis a titre de rue publique. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 17. Assent to Road and Easement - Tucker Park Road On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that as recommended by the Planning Advisory Committee Council assent to the vesting of additional public street and municipal services easements from the University of New Brunswick and the Province of New Brunswick located at 100 Tucker Park Road also identified as PID Number 52597 and 434241 as illustrated on the submitted plan. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-102 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 17. Approbation d'une rue publiQue et d'une servitude - Chemin Tucker Park Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball Comme Ie recommande Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme, QUE Ie conseil approuve la transmission d'une rue publique et de servitudes de services municipaux additionnelles de l'Universite du Nouveau-Brunswick et de la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, situees au 100, chemin Tucker Park et portant les N I D 52597 et 434241, comme Ie montre Ie plan presente. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 18. Former Fire Hall Number 2 - 24 Sydney Street Consideration was given to a letter from Mayor McAlary outlining the requirement to provide to the Province a Quit Claim Deed releasing the City's right of first refusal on the Former Fire Hall Number 2 located at 24 Sydney Street, the location having been used as a Fire Museum and being declared an historical site, in order for the property to be transferred to the Saint John Firefighters Historical Society. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the City Solicitor prepare a Quit Claim Deed, releasing the City's right of first refusal on the former Fire Hall Number 2, 24 Sydney Street, to enable the transfer of the property to the Saint John Firefighters Historical Society, and further the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 18. Ancienne caserne de pompiers nO 2 situee au 24. rue Sydney Examen d'une lettre du maire McAlary soulignant la necessite de donner a la province un acte de renonciation qui permet a la Ville de renoncer a son droit de premier refus relativement a I'ancienne caserne de pompiers nO 2, situee au 24, rue Sydney, I'emplacement ayant servi de musee des pompiers et est maintenant classe site historique, afin de permettre Ie transfert de la propriete a la Saint John Firefighters Historical Society. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE I'avocat municipal prepare un acte de renonciation permettant a la Ville de renoncer a son droit de premier refus relativement a I'ancienne caserne des pompiers nO 2 situee au 24, rue Sydney afin de permettre Ie transfert de la propriete a la Saint John Firefighters Historical Society, et que Ie maire et Ie greffier soient autorises a signer les documents necessaires. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 19. Real Estate Tax Information Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed in which he notes that in real estate transactions, either by sale or purchase, that the real property tax implications are not brought to the attention of Council, and suggests that if the City purchases land it loses taxes and in turn must pay taxes, and that if the City sells property it will save paying taxes and gain tax revenue. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Titus RESOLVED that in future, reports respecting real estate received by the City within one year of the purchase or sale, provide information showing real estate taxes to be paid by the City. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-103 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 19. Information sur I'impot foncier Examen d'une lettre du conseiller Teed dans laquelle il indique que, dans les operations immobilieres, qu'il s'agisse d'un achat ou d'une vente, les repercussions de I'impot foncier ne sont pas portees a I'attention du conseil et avance que si la Ville achete un terrain, elle perd des recettes fiscales et do it payer des impots, alors que si la Ville vend un terrain, elle fera des economies sur I'impot a payer et encaissera des recettes fiscales. Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus QUE dans I'avenir, les rapports sur les biens immobiliers reyus par la Ville dans un delai d'un an suivant I'achat ou la vente fournissent de I'information sur I'impot foncier que la Ville doit payer. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 20. Re-zoninQ to EncouraQe Increase in Residents Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed in which he commented on zoning as it relates to future development in Central Saint John. On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the Planning and Development Commissioner be requested to institute a review of the zoning in Central Saint John with a view of reporting on what changes in planning and zones would be required to enable a growth in population to 15,000 residents south of City Road. Mr. Baird explained that development in the area would require public input, changes to the Municipal Plan as well as re-zoning, noting that the City has not experienced failed development as a result of sections of the City not having been previously zoned to suit the developer. Councillor Chase pointed out that re-zoning will not attract developers, and that the City should continue to concentrate on the activities that have been the City's priorities, such as Waterfront Development which will in turn attract developers and encourage growth. Question being taken, the motion was defeated. 20. RezonaQe en vue de favoriser l'auQmentation du nombre de residents Examen d'une lettre du conseiller Teed dans laquelle il discute du zonage en rapport avec I'amenagement futur du centre de Saint John. Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QU'on demande au commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement de presenter une etude sur Ie zonage dans Ie centre de Saint John en vue de rendre compte des changements a apporter au niveau de la planification et du zonage afin de favoriser la croissance de la population pour la faire passer a 15 000 residents au sud du chemin City. M. Baird explique que I'amenagement du secteur necessitera I'avis du public, des modifications au plan municipal et des modifications de zonage, indiquant que la Ville n'a pas connu d'amenagement rate decoulant d'une absence de zonage passee pour differentes sections de la Ville afin de repondre aux besoins du promoteur. Le conseiller Chase souligne que Ie rezonage n'attirera pas les promoteurs et que la Ville do it continuer a se concentrer sur les activites qui constituent ses priorites, comme Ie projet Waterfront Development qui, a son tour, attirera des promoteurs et stimulera la croissance. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee. 90-104 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 21. UnsiQhtly CiQarette Butts Councillor Teed proposed a motion which was not seconded regarding the problem of disposal of cigarette butts on public property. 21. MeQots de ciQarettes inesthetiQues Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, au sujet du probleme de I'elimination des megots de cigarettes sur la propriete publique. 22. Representation on Board of Governors of UNBSJ Councillor Teed proposed a motion which was not seconded regarding Legislative changes to enable an alternative member of Council to attend meetings of the Board of Governors of UNBSJ when the Mayor is unable to attend. 22. Representation au conseil des Qouverneurs de UNBSJ Le conseiller Teed presente une proposition, qui n'est pas appuyee, portant sur des modifications legislatives qui permettraient a un membre suppleant du conseil d'assister aux reunions du conseil des gouverneurs de UNBSJ lorsque Ie maire ne peut etre present. 23. JudQe James McNamee's Efforts in ReducinQ Vandalism On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that Council send a letter to the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners to support them in their efforts in reducing vandalism in the City. It was pointed out that the motion was inconsistent with the submitted written motion, and Councillor Chase withdrew his motion with the consent of the seconder. 23. Efforts du jUQe James McNamee pour reduire Ie vandalisme Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE Ie conseil envoie une lettre au bureau des commissaires de la police de Saint John afin de les appuyer dans leurs efforts pour reduire Ie vandalisme dans la Ville. On souligne que la proposition est incompatible avec la proposition ecrite presentee et Ie conseiller Chase retire sa proposition avec I'accord du conseiller qui I'a appuye. 24. Gas Tax Rebate On motion of Councillor Chase Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that Council, at the appropriate time, encourage the Cities of New Brunswick Association and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to recognize Paul Martin's September 25th announcement indicating his support of Municipalities and the rebating of a portion of the gas tax to Municipalities. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 24. Remboursement de la taxe sur I'essence Proposition du conseiller Chase Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie conseil encourage, au moment opportun, l'Association des cites du Nouveau-Brunswick et la Federation canadienne des municipalites a applaudir I'annonce faite par Paul Martin Ie 25 septembre dernier qui donne son appui aux municipalites et au remboursement d'une partie de la taxe sur I'essence aux municipalites. 90-105 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 25. Letter from Dwight Kerr Regarding Designation of HeritaQe Area for KinQ Street East On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the letter from Dwight Kerr requesting that King Street East be officially designated a Heritage area be referred to the Preservation Review Board and the City Manager. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 25. Lettre de Dwight Kerr relativement a la designation de la rue KinQ Est comme Quartier historiQue Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE la lettre de Dwight Kerr demandant que la rue King Est so it officiellement designee quartier historique soit transmise au comite de revision sur la conservation et au directeur general. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 26. Letter from Celebrations 1604-2004 ThankinQ Council for Support with Tall Ships Visit On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from Celebrations 1604-2004 thanking Council for a loan of $27,500. approved September 8,2003, to facilitate hosting the American Tall Ships in 2004, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 26. Lettre du comite Celebrations 1604-2004 remerciant Ie conseil de son appui au cours de la visite des Qrands voiliers Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre du comite Celebrations 1604-2004 remerciant Ie conseil pour I'octroi d'un pret de 27 500 $ approuve Ie 8 septembre 2003 en vue de faciliter I'accueil des grands voiliers americains en 2004 soit approuvee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 27. Letter from Homeless Women's Shelter ReQardinQ Volunteer Board Member On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from the Homeless Women's Shelter advising that an area resident has applied and was accepted as a Board Member of the Shelter at the September Board Meeting be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 27. Lettre du centre pour femmes sans-abri relativement aux benevoles Qui sont membres du conseil Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre du centre pour femmes sans-abri informant qu'un resident du quartier a pose sa candidature et a ete accepte en tant que membre du conseil du centre pendant la reunion du conseil tenue en septembre soit acceptee a titre informatif. 90-106 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 28. Loyalist HeritaQe Festival Request to Present to Council On motion of Councillor Teed Seconded by Councillor Ball RESOLVED that the request of the Loyalist Heritage Festival to present to Council be approved, with a date set for the presentation and presentation material to be distributed to Council one week in advance. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 28. Demande de presentation devant Ie conseil de la part du Loyalist HeritaQe Festival Proposition du conseiller Teed Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball QUE la demande du Loyalist Heritage Festival en vue de faire une presentation devant Ie conseil soit approuvee. On fixera la date de la presentation et on distribuera la documentation pertinente aux membres du conseil une semaine a I'avance. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 29. Letter from Hospice Saint John & Sussex ThankinQ Council for Its Participation On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from Hospice Saint John and Sussex thanking Council for participating in its 20th anniversary announcement published September 18th in the Telegraph Journal, be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 29. Lettre de Hospice Saint John & Sussex remerciant Ie conseil de sa participation Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre de Hospice Saint John & Sussex remerciant Ie conseil pour sa participation a I'annonce de son 20e anniversaire publiee dans I'edition du 18 septembre du Telegraph Journal soit acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 30. Letter from David Bowen Regarding Control of Land Uses by Owners andlor Developers On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from David R. Bowen regarding blasting activities at the Acamac Backland Road appearing to be in violation of the Community Planning Act be received for information and a letter sent to Mr. Bowen advising him of Mr. Edwards' report. Mr. Edwards reported that his Department investigated the matter, determined that blasting and drilling occurred on property owned by John Law Corporation on the Acamac Backland Road, and that a stop work order has been sent to that Corporation. He noted it appears that the activity is in contradiction of the Community Planning Act; that there has not been further evidence of continued work on the property since sending the stop work order, and that his Department will continue to monitor and take appropriate action. Mr. Edwards added that he has been in contact with Occupational Health and Safety and the Department of the Environment on this issue. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 90-107 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 30. Lettre de David Bowen relativement au controle de I'utilisation des terres par les proprietaires ou les promoteurs Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre de David R. Bowen concernant les activites de dynamitage dans Ie secteur du chemin Acamac Blackland qui semblent contrevenir a la Loi sur I'urbanisme soit acceptee a titre informatif et qu'une lettre soit envoyee a M. Bowen I'informant du rapport de M. Edwards. M. Edwards souligne que son service a etudie la question et a determine qu'on effectuait des travaux de dynamitage et de forage sur un terrain situe sur Ie chemin Acamac Backland et appartenant a John Law Corporation, a qui on a envoye un ordre de suspendre les travaux. II indique qu'il semble que les travaux contreviennent a la Loi sur I'urbanisme; qu'il n'y a pas d'autres preuves que les travaux se sont poursuivis sur Ie terrain depuis I'envoi de I'ordre de suspendre les travaux et que son service continuera a suivre de pres la situation et prendra des mesures appropriees. M. Edwards ajoute qu'il a ete en contact avec Sante et securite au travail et avec Ie ministere de l'Environnement sur cette question. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 31. Uptown Saint John Inc. - Request to Present 2004 OperatinQ BudQet to Council On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that Council approve the presentation of Uptown Saint John's 2004 Operating Budget on October 20, 2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried 31. Uptown Saint John Inc. - Demande de presentation de son budQet d'exploitation 2004 au conseil Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE Ie conseil approuve la presentation du budget de fonctionnement d'Uptown Saint John pour I'annee 2004, Ie 20 octobre 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 32. Uptown Saint John Inc. - Correspondence from Councillor Teed On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Deputy Mayor White RESOLVED that the letter from Uptown Saint John Inc. forwarding letters received from Councillor Teed be received for information. Councillor Teed refuted the claim in the letter from Uptown Saint John Inc. saying that at the request of Councillor Teed his letters be forwarded to Council. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 32. Uptown Saint John Inc. - Correspondance du conseiller Teed Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White QUE la lettre d'Uptown Saint John Inc. relative a I'envoi de lettres reyues du conseiller Teed soit acceptee a titre informatif. Le conseiller Teed refute I'allegation dans la lettre d'Uptown Saint John Inc. selon laquelle, a la demande du conseiller Teed, ses lettres soient envoyees au conseil. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 90-108 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 33. Correspondence from the Davis Familv ThankinQ Council for Condolences On motion of Deputy Mayor White Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald RESOLVED that the letter from the Davis family thanking Council for its condolences for the recent loss of Mr. Gerald Davis be received for information. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 33. Correspondance de la famille Davis remerciant Ie conseil pour son messaQe de condoleances Proposition du maire suppleant White Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald QUE la lettre de la famille Davis remerciant Ie conseil d'avoir offert ses condoleances a la suite du deces recent de M. Gerald Davis so it acceptee a titre informatif. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 34. Application to Amend Section 39 Resolution - 100 Prince Edward Street On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor Court RESOLVED that the application of Creative Services - Pattison Signs to amend the Section 39 Resolution at 100 Prince Edward Street 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 scheduled for November 17,2003. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 34. Demande de modification de la resolution relative a I'article 39 - 100. rue Prince Edward Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court QUE la demande de Creative Services - Pattison Signs visant a modifier la resolution relative a I'article 39 concernant Ie terrain situe au 100, rue Prince Edward soit soumise au comite consultatif d'urbanisme en vue de la presentation d'un rapport et d'une recommandation, que la publication des avis a cet effet soit autorisee et qu'une audience publique soit tenue Ie 17 novembre 2003. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. 6. Presentation - Marsh Canada Limited on Insurance PoolinQ Don Allison, City Manager of Miramichi City introduced Mike Maloney, Vice President of Marsh Canada Ltd. who delivered a slide presentation on a Feasibility Study Phase I on Insurance Pooling commissioned by the Cities of New Brunswick Association (CNBA). Mr. Maloney, referring to a submitted report explained that an insurance pool is an association of Municipalities that combine resources for the common advantage in managing funds to finance recovery from accidental loss, and that by forming an insurance pool with other municipalities could result in cost reductions to each municipality. He added that many other cities, both in Canada and in the United States have been involved in insurance pooling for many years indicating that there is experience from which to draw when advising the Cities of New Brunswick. Some of the advantages of an insurance pool were listed as: reducing cities' cost of risk (premium), premium stabilization, budget planning ability, lower operating costs and underwriting and investment income retained as opposed to the present system in which cities act independently with no collective purchasing power, a lack of markets, recent premium increases ranging from 20% to 40%, deductibles 90-109 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 increased and, using a conservative estimate, the Cities of New Brunswick collectively paying in excess of $ 3,500,000. per year. Mr. Maloney presented figures comparing the current insurance costs with that of a pool estimating savings in the amount of $180,000. for the Cities of New Brunswick, a pro rated amount of this savings would go back to each City. The model used demonstrates that Saint John would maintain its current deductible of $25,000. with the pool deductible covering claims of up to $250,000, with excess insurance covering claims of up to $20 million. If the pool reaches $1 million in claims before the end of the year, the excess insurance would be activated. The requirements for Phase 2 of the Study were presented as follows: setting in place legal agreements, identifying service providers, determining the management of the program and obtaining excess insurance quotes. The next steps were outlined as: The City of Saint John determine its participation; appoint a steering committee of CNBA Pool participant representatives, senior staff and Marsh Canada personnel to prepare the necessary legal subscriber agreements for the approval of City Councils, present the results of Phase 2 to City Councils prior to inception of the pool (at which time it will be determined if the City will join the pool); Marsh Canada Limited establish a CNBA Municipal Insurance Pool no later than July 1,2004, the cities make best efforts to renew any insurance policies, with the option for mid term cancellation without penalty, with their existing carriers which renew prior to July 1, 2004, and that each participating member of the CNBA Municipal Insurance Pool, including The City of Saint John, pay a pro rated cost to proceed to implement the pool. The City of Saint John's pro rated cost will be approximately $23,800. Upon Pool start up, the participating members costs will be reimbursed by the Pool. Mr. Allison reviewed a presentation of the Waterloo Region Municipalities Insurance Pool showing that at the end of the first 3 years, there was $1 million surplus distribution, a surplus remained in excess of $2 million, the levy was reduced by $600,000 per year to 2004, self insured claims were 100% funded ($4.5 million) and there was no possibility of retro-assessment. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by the Deputy Mayor RESOLVED that the report and presentation from Marsh Canada Limited be referred to the City Manager for a report. Question being taken, the motion was carried. 6. Presentation de Marsh Canada Limited sur les reQroupements d'assurance Don Allison, directrice generale de la ville de Miramichi presente Mike Maloney, vice-president de Marsh Canada Ltd., qui fait la presentation d'un diaporama sur la phase I d'une etude de faisabilite sur les regroupements d'assurance realisee a la demande l'Association des cites du Nouveau-Brunswick (ACNB). M. Maloney, qui fait reference a un rapport presente expliquant qu'un regroupement d'assurance correspond a une association de municipalites qui combinent leurs ressources pour Ie benefice commun de la gestion des fonds dans Ie but de financer Ie retablissement a la suite d'une perte accidentelle, et que par la formation d'un regroupement d'assurance avec d'autres municipalites pourrait permettre de reduire les couts pour chaque municipalite. II ajoute que plusieurs autres villes, tant au Canada qu'aux Etats-Unis, ont recours aux consortiums d'assurance depuis de nombreuses annees, indiquant qu'il faut faire appel a I'experience au moment d'informer les vi lies du Nouveau-Brunswick. Certains avantages associes aux regroupements d'assurance s'enumerent comme suit: la reduction du cout du risque defraye par les villes, la stabilisation des primes, la capacite de planifier un budget, la reduction des couts de fonctionnement et la conservation des revenus d'assurance et d'investissement, par opposition au present systeme dans lequelles vi lies agissent de maniere independante sans pouvoir d'achat commun, I'absence de marches, les augmentations recentes de primes allant de 20 a 40 %, I'augmentation des franchises et Ie recours a des estimations prudentes, les vi lies du Nouveau-Brunswick payant collectivement plus de 3 500 000 $ par annee. 90-110 COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL MUNICIPAL OCTOBER 6, 2003/LE 6 OCTOBRE 2003 M. Maloney presente les chiffres comparant les frais actuels d'assurance a ceux d'un regroupement et estime les economies au montant de 180 000 $ pour les vi lies du Nouveau-Brunswick, desquelles un montant ajuste sera remis a chaque ville. Le modele utilise demontre que Saint John conservera sa franchise actuelle de 25 000 $ grace a une franchise commune assurant les reclamations jusqu'a concurrence de 250 000 $, accompagnee d'une assurance de risques successifs jusqu'a concurrence de 20 millions de dollars. Si Ie groupement atteint 1 million de dollars en reclamations avant la fin de I'annee, I'assurance de risques successifs sera sollicitee. Les exigences relatives a la phase 2 de I'etude sont les suivantes : la mise en place d'accords juridiques, I'identification des fournisseurs de services, la nomination des gestionnaires du programme et I'obtention de tarifs d'assurance de risques successifs. Les prochaines etapes se presentent comme suit: The City of Saint John determine sa participation; la constitution d'un comite directeur compose des representants au regroupement de I'ACNB, des cadres superieurs et du personnel de Marsh Canada en vue de preparer les accords juridiques des souscripteurs requis pour approbation par les conseils municipaux, la presentation des resultats relatifs a la phase 2 aux conseils municipaux avant la creation du regroupement (on determinera alors si la Ville adherera au regroupement); Marsh Canada Limited etablit un regroupement d'assurance des municipalites de I'ACNB au plus tard Ie 1er juillet 2004, les vi lies font tout en leur pouvoir pour renouveler leur police d'assurance, assortie d'une clause d'annulation en milieu d'annee sans penalite, aupres de leur compagnie d'assurance avant Ie 1 er juillet 2004, et que chaque participant au regroupement d'assurance des municipalites de I'ACNB, y compris The City of Saint John, paie les couts ajustes pour la mise en place du regroupement. Les couts ajustes pour The City of Saint John seront d'environ 23 800 $. Lorsque Ie regroupement debutera ses activites, ce dernier remboursera les couts defrayes par les participants. M. Allison passe en revue une presentation du regroupement d'assurance des municipalites de la region de Waterloo montrant qu'a la fin des trois premieres annees, on avait distribue 1 million de dollars en surplus, il subsistait un surplus de plus de 2 millions de dollars, les prelevements avaient diminues de 600 000 $ par annee jusqu'en 2004, les reclamations auto-assurees etaient entierement financees (4,5 millions de dollars) et la retro-evaluation etait impossible. Proposition du conseiller Titus Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant QUE Ie rapport et la presentation de Marsh Canada Limited so it transmise au directeur general aux fins de presentation d'un rapport. A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned advising that the next meeting of Council will be Committee of the Whole Open to the Public scheduled for Tuesday, October 14,2003 at 5:00 p.m. Cloture de la reunion Le maire declare que la seance est levee et precise que la prochaine reunion du conseil sera une reunion publique en comite plenier qui se tiendra Ie mardi, 14 octobre 2003 a 17 h. Common Clerk/greffier communal