2004-02-02_Minutes--Procès-verbal
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At a meeting of the Common Council, held at the City Hall in The City of Saint
John, on Monday, the 2nd day of February AD. 2004, at 6:00 o'clock p.m.
present
Shirley McAlary, Mayor
Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court,
Desmond, Fitzgerald, Teed, Titus and Trites
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1. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A Beckett,
Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services; P. Groody,
Commissioner of Municipal Operations; J. Baird, Commissioner
of Planning and Development; A Bodechon, Deputy Chief of
Police; P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager;
S. Greer, Communications Officer, and E. Gormley, Assistant
Common Clerk.
Etaient presentes a une reunion du conseil communal qui a eu lieu a I'hotel de
ville de The City of Saint John, Ie lundi 2 fevrier 2004 a 18 h, les personnes suivantes :
Shirley McAlary, maire;
Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Ball, Chase, Court,
Desmond, Fitzgerald, Teed, Titus et Trites;
- et-
MM. 1. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
A Beckett, commissaire aux finances et aux services
administratifs; P. Groody, commissaire aux operations
municipales; J. Baird, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au
developpement; A Bodechon, chef de police adjoint; P. Woods,
greffier communal et directeur general adjoint; Mme S. Greer,
agente de communication et Mme E. Gormley, greffiere
communale adjointe.
1. Meetino Called To Order - Prayer
Mayor McAlary called the meeting to order and offered the opening
prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance - priere
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McAlary qui recite la priere
d'ouverture.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on January 19, 2004 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 conseiller Trites
QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil
communal du 19 janvier 2004 soit adopte.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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3. Approval of Aoenda
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved, with the addition of 15A, Appointment of the Deputy Mayor to Cross Canada
Civic Initiatives, and referral of item number 18, Property Acquisition, 10.2(4)(d) to the
next Closed Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion so it
adopte moyennant I'ajout du point 15A, Nomination du maire adjoint au conseil sur les
Initiatives civiques pancanadiennes, et Ie report du point 18, Acquisition d'un terrain,
10.2(4)d), a la prochaine reunion privee en comite plenier.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Proclamations
The Mayor proclaimed the month of February, 2004 as Heart Month in
Saint John.
4. Proclamations
Le maire declare que Ie mois de fevrier 2004 est Ie mois du C03ur a The
City of Saint John.
5. Growth Strateov Presentation - Enterprise Saint John
Ray French, Chair of Enterprise Saint John introduced the Growth
Strategy Presentation, Steve Carson, Manager of the Growth Strategy, Neil Jacobsen,
Manager of Client Services and Dale Knox, Vice Chair. Mr. Carson, referring to a
submitted report which included electronic slides, presented a summary of the 2004
Work Plan for the Growth Strategy which is overseen by Enterprise Saint John. The
summary included reference to the seven key priorities identified in the Growth Strategy
document, "Course of Action" accompanied by 28 action items to be accomplished in
2004. The seven priorities were listed as:
1. Creation of an e-business technology cluster in a central location;
2. Development of an integrated communications strategy that showcases the
community's innovative spirit and opportunities;
3. Continued focus on the development of the waterways;
4. Establishment of a business support, retention, and expansion program that will
aid and encourage innovation by top employers;
5. Strengthen our already strong commitment to cultivating entrepreneurial activity
through start-up and expansion of small and medium-sized business;
6. Focus new business attraction efforts on aligning the community's strengths with
potential growth sectors, and
7. Focus on attracting people, former residents and new immigrants to the
community.
Commenting on the action items listed in the submitted document, Mr.
Carson emphasized that the work plan as outlined contains items which Enterprise Saint
John will oversee, however individuals and groups in the community will be called upon
to take on responsibilities for various areas of the work plan. He added that because of
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this involvement of the community it is important that Council formally endorse the
Growth Strategy and the submitted work plan.
Responding to a question from Councillor Titus, the City Manager
explained that endorsing the Strategy would mean that the City would prioritize certain
infrastructure design and implementation, and that the logo developed as part of the
Growth Strategy, would be used on stationery and signs and other public relations
documents, ensuring that existing supplies are used until depleted before being replaced
with material using the new logo. He assured Council that there would not be significant
costs associated with this endorsement.
Councillor Teed made some suggestions for use in the further
development of the Growth Strategy work plan including distinguishing between the
concept of explorer versus pioneer, with a preference for pioneer, and clarifying the
prioritization of goals as listed in the submitted document.
Councillor Trites suggested that a directory be developed to link each
priority and action item with a person who will playa lead role in that item to avoid
confusion when progressing through the implementation of the Strategy.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that Common Council acknowledge
and endorse the Growth Strategy and Course of Action document for Saint John and
surrounding communities and the Enterprise Saint John Work Plan 2004.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Teed voting
nay.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that item number 35, Request from
Enterprise Saint John for a Council Appointee to the Growth Strategy Audit Committee,
be brought forward.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Presentation d'Entreprise Saint John relative a sa strateoie de croissance
Ray French, president de la societe Enterprise Saint John, presente ses
collegues, Messieurs Steve Carson, gestionnaire de la strategie de croissance, Neil
Jacobsen, gestionnaire des services a la clientele et Dale Knox, vice-president.
M. Carson, se reportant au rapport presente, comprenant les diapositives electroniques,
presente un sommaire du plan de travail de 2004 visant la strategie de croissance, sous
I'egide de Enterprise Saint John. Le sommaire vise les sept priorites cles determinees
dans Ie document relatif ala strategie de croissance, Ie << Plan d'action >>, ainsi que
28 actions prioritaires devant etre accomplies en 2004. Les sept priorites sont les
suivantes :
1. la creation d'un groupe specialise dans la technologie du commerce en ligne
situe dans un endroit central;
2. I'elaboration d'une strategie de communications integrees mettant en vedette
I'esprit novateur et les occasions novatrices de la collectivite;
3. I'attention toujours axee sur Ie developpement des voies navigables;
4. I'etablissement d'un programme de soutien, de conservation et d'expansion
commercial qui puisse aider et encourager les employeurs importants relativement a
leurs projets novateurs;
5. I'affermissement d'un engagement deja solide visant a cultiver les activites
entrepreneuriales par I'entremise de la mise sur pied et de I'expansion de petites et
moyennes entreprises;
6. une attention particuliere portee a attirer les nouvelles affaires au moyen de
I'harmonisation des forces de la collectivite avec les secteurs de croissance eventuelle;
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7. une attention particuliere portee sur I'integration de nouvelles personnes,
d'anciens residents et de nouveaux immigrants a la collectivite;
Monsieur Carson offre des commentaires sur les actions prioritaires
indiquees au document presente et souligne que Ie plan de travail tel que determine
contient des activites que surveillera de pres Enterprise Saint John, cependant, les
personnes et les groupes de la collectivite seront appeles a assumer la responsabilite de
divers secteurs du plan d'action. II ajoute que vu I'engagement de la collectivite, il est
important que Ie conseil appuie formellement la strategie de croissance et Ie plan de
travail presente.
En reponse a une question formulee par Ie conseiller Titus, Ie directeur
general explique que I'appui porte a la strategie indiquerait que la ville etablit des
priorites visant certains concepts et mises en 03uvre d'infrastructures et que Ie logo
conyu pour la strategie de croissance figurerait sur la correspondance, les affiches et
autres documents relatifs aux relations publiques, et, il assure que les fournitures en
stock seraient utilisees jusqu'a epuisement avant d'etre remplacees par du materiel
affichant Ie nouveau logo. II assure Ie conseil qu'aucuns couts significatifs ne seront
associes a cet appui.
Le conseiller Teed offre des suggestions visant la prolongation de
I'elaboration du plan de travail de la strategie de croissance, y compris qu'une distinction
so it faite entre Ie concept d'exploration par rapport au concept d'innovation, en misant
sur ce dernier, et il souligne les objectifs prioritaires, tels qu'indiques au document
presente.
Le conseiller Trites suggere qu'un repertoire soit conyu pour attribuer
chaque priorite ou activite a une personne qui puisse y jouer un role preponderant afin
de prevenir toute confusion au cours de la mise en 03uvre de la strategie.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE Ie conseil communal reconnaisse et appuie la
strategie de croissance et Ie document concernant la ligne de conduite visant The City of
Saint John et les communautes environnantes, et Ie plan de travail 2004 de Enterprise
Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Teed ayant vote
contre.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE Ie point numero 35, Demande de Enterprise
Saint John, concernant la nomination du conseil au comite de verification de la strategie
de croissance, so it examinee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
35. Enterprise Saint John - Appointment of
Council Representative to Audit Committee
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the request of Enterprise Saint
John for a Council appointee to the Growth Strategy Audit Committee be referred to the
Nominating Committee for an immediate appointment.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
35. Enterprise Saint John - nomination d'un representant du conseil au comite
de verification
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la demande de Enterprise Saint John, relative
a la nomination d'un representant du conseil au comite de verification de la strategie de
croissance, so it transmise au comite des candidatures, aux fins de nomination dans les
meilleurs delais.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6. Public Presentation of Proposed Municipal Plan
Amendment - 68-70 and 69-73 Exmouth Street
Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to re-
designate on Schedule 2C of the Plan, from Medium Density Residential to Approved
Commercial Development, two parcels of land with an area of approximately 2940
square metres located at 68-70 and 69-73 Exmouth Street, also identified as being PID
Numbers 16204, 16097, 13037, 13045 and 55146716, as illustrated in the submitted
plan to permit the use of the former church building as a school of performing arts,
culinary training and catering facility, as well as a licensed dinner theatre, and
associated parking facilities as requested by David H. Mills.
6. Presentation publique du projet de modification du plan municipal visant Ie
68-70 et Ie 69-73. rue Exmouth
Presentation publique du projet de modification du plan municipal en vue de
modifier, a I'annexe 2C, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 68-70 et
69-73, rue Exmouth, portant les NID 16204, 16097, 13037, 13045 et 55146716, comme
Ie montre Ie plan presente, afin de permettre que I'ancienne eglise so it transformee en
ecole d'arts du spectacle et de formation culinaire et de restauration, et qu'un restaurant-
theatre avec permis d'alcool y so it loge, y compris un emplacement de stationnement, tel
que Ie demande David H. Mills.
7. Public Presentation of Proposed
Municipal Plan Amendment - 1382 Hickev Road
Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to re-
designate on Schedule 2A of the Plan, from District Centre Commercial to Light
Industrial a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1.5 hectares (3.7 acres), located
at 1382 Hickey Road, also identified as being PID Number 55007066, as illustrated in
the submitted plan to permit the re-adoption of a previous amendment to the Municipal
Development Plan that, due to an error, was not finalized and registered within the
required time limits as set out in the Community Planning Act.
7. Presentation publique d'un projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au
terrain situe au 1382. chemin Hickev
Presentation publique d'un projet de modification au plan municipal en vue de
modifier, a I'annexe 2A, la designation commerciale (district du centre) a industrie
legere, une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1,5 hectare (3,7 acres), situee
au 1382, chemin Hickey, portant Ie NID 55007066, comme Ie montre Ie plan presente,
afin de permettre d'adopter de nouveau une modification anterieure au plan
d'amenagement municipal qui, par erreur, n'avait pas ete redigee et deposee au bureau
de I'enregistrement dans les delais prevus par la Loi sur I'urbanisme.
8. Public Presentation of Proposed
Municipal Plan Amendment - 2075 Loch Lomond Road
Public presentation was made of a proposed Municipal Plan amendment to re-
designate on Schedule 2A of the Plan, from Low Density Residential to Neighbourhood
Centre a parcel of land with an area of approximately 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres), located at
2075 Loch Lomond Road, also identified as being PID Number 55164230, formerly part
of PID Number 325209, as illustrated in the submitted plan to permit the re-adoption of a
previous amendment to the Municipal Development Plan that, due to an error, was not
finalized and registered within the required time limits as set out in the Community
Planning Act.
8. Presentation publique d'un projet de modification du plan municipal relatif au
terrain situe au 2075. chemin Loch Lomond
Presentation publique d'un projet de modification au plan municipal en vue de
modifier, a I'annexe 2A, la designation de zone residentielle a faible densite a centre
commercial de voisinage, une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1,8 hectares
(4,5 acres), situee au 2075, chemin Loch Lomond, portant Ie NID 55164230, faisant
partie anterieurement du NID 325209, comme Ie montre Ie plan presente, afin de
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permettre d'adopter de nouveau une modification anterieure au plan d'amenagement
municipal qui, par erreur, n'avait pas ete redigee et deposee au bureau de
I'enregistrement dans les delais prevus par la Loi sur I'urbanisme.
9. Easement Acquisition - 418 Rothesav Avenue
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that The City of Saint John acquire a
50 m2.:!:. easement for municipal services in PID Number 305771 from DKB Enterprises
Inc. for $25.00 per square metre plus H.ST, as generally shown on the submitted
sketch; and as part of the transaction the City will:
1. prepare any plan of survey required for conveyance purposes;
2. pay to a maximum $300. the legal fees incurred by DKB Enterprises Inc. to
finalize this transaction;
3. reinstate the subject property to same or better condition as existed prior to
construction, where applicable; and
4. the Mayor and Common Clerk are authorized to sign any document necessary to
finalize this transaction.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9. Acquisition d'une servitude au 418. avenue Rothesav
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE The City of Saint John acquiere une servitude
de 50 m2 aux fins de services municipaux, sur Ie terrain portant Ie NID 305771,
de DKB Enterprises Inc. pour un montant de 25 $ Ie metre carre, TVH en sus,
comme Ie montre de maniere generale Ie croquis presente, et dans Ie cadre de
cette transaction, la ville s'engage a :
1. preparer les plans d'arpentage necessaires aux fins de transfert;
2. acquitter les frais juridiques, jusqu'a concurrence de 300 $, engages par
DKB Enterprises Inc., afin de conclure cette transaction;
3. retablir ledit terrain dans I'etat ou il etait avant la construction ou en ameliorer
I'etat, s'il y a lieu;
4. autoriser Ie maire et Ie greffier communal a signer tous les documents
necessaires pour conclure cette transaction.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10. Amending Resolution - Request to Stop-up and Close
Portions of Lakeview Drive. Huxtable Street and Gibson Avenue
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that Common Council amend its
resolution of October 20, 2003 pertaining to the advertisement for the purpose of
closing streets in Lakewood Heights by deleting where it occurs "Lakewood" and
inserting in its place "Lakeview"; and that all other aspects of the resolution remain the
same.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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10. Resolution modificative - Demande d'interruption de la circulation et de
fermeture de tronc;ons de la promenade Lakeview, de la rue Huxtable et de
I'avenue Gibson
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE Ie conseil communal modifie sa resolution du
20 octobre 2003 relativement a la publicite aux fins de la fermeture des rues a
Lakewood Heights en supprimant Ie terme << Lakewood >> et en Ie remplayant par Ie
terme << Lakeview >> chaque fois qu'il apparalt; et que tous les autres aspects de la
resolution demeurent inchanges.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11. Tenders for Collection of Residential Solid Waste
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the tender for the collection of residential solid waste for a period ending
December 31, 2004 be awarded to the lowest bidder for each zone as indicated on the
submitted Summary of Bids.
Mr. Groody advised Council that there is report forthcoming on the issue
of Solid Waste which will include evaluation and comment on the costs associated with
this service.
Councillor Titus expressed his view that solid waste collection should be
run as a utility which would oblige users to pay directly for the service.
Question being taken, the motion was carried
11. Soumissions pour la collecte des dechets solides residentiels
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
la soumission pour la collecte des dechets solides residentiels pour la periode se
terminant Ie 31 decembre 2004, soit accordee au soumissionnaire Ie moins disant dans
chaque zone, tel qu'indique au sommaire des soumissions presente.
Monsieur Groody affirme au conseil qu'un rapport sera presente sous peu
relativement a la question des dechets solides comprenant une evaluation et des
commentaires relatifs aux couts associes a ce service.
Le conseiller Titus declare qu'a son sens la collecte de dechets solides
devrait etre geree comme service public, obligeant ainsi les utilisateurs a payer
directement pour ce service.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. 2004 Insurance for The City of Saint John
Consideration was given to a submitted report from the City Manager
advising that The City's "Agent of Record" had obtained a renewal quote from the Frank
Cowan Company in the amount of $896,010. for the 2004 term. He added that the City's
account was offered to more than twelve companies with the Cowan quote being the
only complete response. The City Manager noted that the "Agent of Record" is paid an
annual fee for his services which has been specified until January 1, 2005 with the fee
for the 2004 term being $36,000. An illustration of the loss ratios for the past five years
on the City's major coverage as of September 30, 2003 and the financial implications of
the changes in premiums in recent years were also outlined in the submitted report.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager Council accept the insurance package offered by the Frank Cowan Company
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Limited, and approve payments as follows: Frank Cowan Company Limited - $866,010.
and Huestis Insurance Limited - $36,000. for a total of $902,010.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Assurances pour The City of Saint John en 2004
Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie directeur general attestant que
<< I'agent realisateur >> de la ville etait en possession de la proposition de renouvellement
reyue de Frank Cowan Company au montant de 896 010 $ pour I'annee 2004. II ajoute
que Ie compte de la ville a ete offert a plus de douze entreprises et que la proposition
reyue de I'entreprise Cowan est la seule reponse integrale. Le directeur general indique
que 1'<< agent realisateur>> reyoit des honoraires annuels pour ses services, lesquels
sont etablis jusqu'au 1er janvier 2005, au montant de 36 000 $ pour I'an 2004. Une
illustration des sinistres-primes au cours des cinq dernieres annees relativement a la
couverture principale de la ville, a partir du 30 septembre 2003, et les incidences
financieres sur les changements apportes aux primes au cours des dernieres annees,
ont egalement ete indiquees au rapport presente.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie conseil accepte I'offre d'assurances proposee par Frank Cowan Company Limited, et
approuve les paiements suivants : Frank Cowan Company Limited, au montant de
866 010 $ et Huestis Insurance Limited, au montant de 36 000 $ pour un total de
902010 $.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Cultural Capitals of Canada
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager on a Cultural Capitals
of Canada program whereby municipalities can receive Federal funding for cultural
activities, the matter having been raised by Councillor Teed at the January 5, 2004
Council meeting. The report explained the program objectives, criteria for municipalities
to qualify for the designation and the financial implications, one of which is that the
municipality must contribute financially. The City Manager concluded the report by
advising that the City's current financial situation prevents staff from recommending
sufficient new monies and new activities to allow the City to realistically qualify for the
award in 2004.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager
on the Cultural Capitals of Canada program be received for information.
Councillor Chase suggested that the item be referred to the Arts
Committee for discussion.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Chase
voting nay.
13. Capitales culturelles du Canada
Examen d'un rapport du directeur general relatif au programme de capitales
culturelles du Canada, selon lequelles municipalites sont admissibles a des fonds
federaux pour des activites culturelles, ce sujet ayant ete mentionne par Ie conseiller
Teed a la reunion du 5 janvier 2004. Le rapport explique les objectifs du programme, les
criteres devant etre respectes par les municipalites afin d'etre admissibles a cette
designation et les incidences financieres s'y rapportant, p. ex. la municipalite do it
apporter une contribution financiere. Le directeur general conclut son rapport en
declarant que la situation financiere actuelle de la ville empeche Ie personnel d'offrir des
sommes suffisantes et de nouvelles activites afin de permettre a la ville de repondre de
maniere realiste aux exigences d'admissibilite a cette designation en 2004.
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Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE Ie rapport du directeur general relatif au
programme de capitales culturelles du Canada soit accepte a titre d'information.
Le conseiller Chase suggere que ce point soit reporte au comite sur les
arts aux fins de discussion.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Chase ayant
vote contre.
14. Management Agreement - Saint
John Trade and Convention Centre
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council authorize an amendment to the Management Agreement
with Hilton Canada Inc. respecting the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre,
consistent with the contents of this report and, that the final wording be approved first by
the City Solicitor, and approve the Meeting Room Rate Scale as submitted for the Saint
John Trade and Convention Centre.
Mr. Beckett responded to Councillors' questions by advising that the City
pays approximately $80,000. to $100,000. for the Trade and Convention Centre upkeep
in capital and contributes approximately $2 million to the Market Square complex with
that amount being partially offset by revenue received from the parking garage.
Councillor Chase expressed his concern that the management fee paid to
the Hilton Hotel was too high, with the City Manager noting that the management fee of
$155,000. paid to the Hilton to manage the Trade and Convention Centre includes
world-wide marketing under the Hilton brand.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Chase
voting nay.
14. Contrat de oestion - Saint John Trade and Convention Centre
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie conseil communal autorise qu'une modification so it apportee a la convention de
gestion entre elle-meme et I'hotel Hilton Canada Inc., relativement au Saint John Trade
and Convention Centre, conforme a la teneur du present rapport et, que Ie libelle so it
approuve au prealable par I'avocat municipal, et qu'il approuve I'echelle de tarifs de la
salle de reunion du Saint John Trade and Convention Centre, telle que presentee.
M. Beckett repond aux questions sou levees par les conseillers en
declarant que la ville depense environ 80 000 $ a 100 000 $ en argent comptant pour
I'entretien du Trade and Convention Centre et contribue environ 2 millions de dollars au
complexe Market Square, ce montant etant rembourse en partie par les recettes
provenant du garage de stationnement.
Le conseiller Chase exprime ses preoccupations a I'effet que les frais de
gestion verses a I'hotel Hilton sont trop eleves et Ie directeur general indique que ces
frais de gestion au montant de 155 000 $, verses a I'hotel pour la gestion du Trade and
Convention Centre, comprennent Ie marketing a I'echelle mondiale sous I'egide de la
marque Hilton.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Chase ayant
vote contre.
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15. Washroom Facilities at Allison Grounds
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the matter of adding washroom
facilities at the Allison Grounds be referred to the City Manager for a report to Council on
the feasibility of establishing appropriate washroom facilities at this site for consideration
in the 2005 Capital Budget
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. Installation sanitaires du terrain Allisson Grounds
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE la question visant I'amenagement
d'emplacements sanitaires additionnels sur Ie terrain Allison Grounds soit transmise au
directeur general aux fins d'etude et de redaction d'un rapport au conseil relatif a la
faisabilite d'installer des emplacements sanitaires adequats sur ce terrain et que ces
travaux figurent au budget d'immobilisations de 2005.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15A. Appointment of the Deputy Mayor
to Cross Canada Civic Initiatives
Consideration was given to a letter from Deputy Mayor White informing
Council that he has been appointed as Co-chair of Cross Canada Initiatives, a new
initiative to study the barriers that exist in communities that create a level of exclusion for
individuals or groups of people in their particular community. The letter stated that the
cities participating in the initiative are Greater Vancouver Regional District, City of
Edmonton, Greater Toronto Area and Greater Saint John.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from Deputy Mayor
White advising of his appointment as Co-chair of Cross Canada Initiatives be received
for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15A. Nomination du maire adjoint au conseil sur les Initiatives civiques
pancanadiennes
Examen d'une lettre du maire adjoint White avisant Ie conseil qu'il a ete
nom me co-president du conseil sur les Initiatives civiques pancanadiennes, une
nouvelle initiative mise en place pour etudier les barrieres existantes entre les
collectivites qui creent un niveau d'exclusion pour certaines personnes ou certains
groupes a I'interieur de leur communaute particuliere. Cette lettre indique que les villes
qui participent a I'initiative sont les suivantes : Ie district regional du Grand Vancouver, la
ville d'Edmonton, la region du Grand Toronto et Ie Grand Saint John.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre du maire adjoint White avisant de sa
nomination a la co-presidence du conseil sur les Initiatives civiques pancanadiennes so it
acceptee a titre d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16. Water and SeweraQe BillinQs
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
Seconded by Councillor Teed
RESOLVED that the request from Councillor
Fitzgerald that consideration be given to monthly payments or other flexible payment
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arrangements for water and sewerage services to allow for the greater convenience of
residents be referred to the City Manager for a report to Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Facturation relative au reseau d'aQueduc et d'eQouts
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed
QUE la demande du conseiller Fitzgerald, relative a
I'examen des paiements mensuels ou autres modes de paiement variables pour les
services d'eau et d'egouts, afin de permettre une plus grande commodite pour les
residents, so it transmise au directeur general aux fins de rapport au conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
17. HiQhway SiQnaQe
On motion of Councillor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that Council work with the local
government MLA's in negotiating with the Minister of Transportation to erect highway
signage similar to that depicted in the submitted photograph, to have the effect of
directing USA bound motorists via Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. SiQnalisation sur I'autoroute
Proposition du conseiller Chase
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE Ie conseil collabore avec les membres de
l'Assemblee legislative locaux dans ses negociations avec Ie ministre des Transports
afin d'eriger des panneaux de signalisation semblables a celui illustre dans la
photographie presentee, dans Ie but d'attirer a Saint John les automobilistes en route
vers les Etats-Unis.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
18. Property Acquisition 10.2(4){d)
See item number 3.
18. Acquisition de terrain - alinea 10.2(4)d)
Voir Ie point numero 3.
19. Central Peninsula ParkinQ By-law
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed in which he
advises that as a result of the recently imposed parking ban on Friday night, some cars
were towed, however the owners were not able to retrieve their cars the next day as
there was no means to collect the fines and expenses on the weekend.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that steps be taken to provide for the
accepting of fines associated with towing and vehicle retrieval charges the day after a
vehicle is towed, even if a vehicle is towed on a Friday or Saturday, and that the issue
be referred to the Parking Commission.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
19. Arrete relatif au stationnement dans la peninsule centrale
Examen d'une lettre du conseiller Teed avisant que suivant I'interdiction
de stationner Ie vendredi soir, recemment imposee, certaines voitures avaient ete
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remorquees, cependant, les proprietaires n'avaient pas ete capables de recuperer leurs
voitures Ie jour suivant puisqu'il n'y avait aucun moyen de percevoir les amendes et les
frais de remorquage pendant la fin de semaine.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE des mesures soient prises afin de permettre
la perception d'amendes et de frais visant Ie remorquage ainsi que la recuperation de
vehicules Ie jour suivant un tel remorquage, me me si un vehicule est remorque Ie
vendredi ou Ie samedi, et que cette question soit soumise a la Commission sur Ie
stationnement.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
20. Interprovincial Commissions
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the Mayor give a report to Council
setting out her proposal presented to the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce on
January 21,2004 regarding a joint commission with Bangor to look for ways to increase
economic opportunities and enhance both communities.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
20. Commissions interprovinciales
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE Ie maire redige un rapport destine au conseil
relativement a la proposition qu'elle a presentee a la chambre de commerce de Bangor
(Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce) Ie 21 janvier 2004, relativement a
I'etablissement d'une commission paritaire avec la ville de Bangor afin de chercher des
moyens d'augmenter les occasions economiques et de mettre en valeur les deux
communautes.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
21. Mavor's Absence at MeetinQ
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Chase
RESOLVED that in all situations where the Mayor
is an ex officio member of a board or commission, if the Mayor is unable to attend a
meeting the Deputy Mayor be notified so he can attend in her place by virtue of the
provision of the Municipalities Act.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
21. Absence du maire aux reunions
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Chase
QUE, relativement a toutes les occasions ou Ie
maire est membre d'office d'un conseil ou d'une commission, dans Ie cas ou Ie maire
serait incapable d'assister a une reunion, Ie maire adjoint en so it avise afin qu'il puisse y
assister en son nom, en vertu des dispositions de la Loi sur les municipalites.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
22. New Business for the Port of Saint John
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that a letter of congratulations be
forwarded to the Saint John Port Authority for the new shipping cargo program, namely
the shipping of lime to keep the Coleson Cove plant operating, and the Port Authority be
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informed that the City will cooperate to the fullest extent to ensure the new cargo
program is accommodated for the betterment of all.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that item number 31, Saint John Port
Authority Request to Present to Council, be brought forward.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
22. Affaires nouvelles concernant Ie port de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QU'une lettre de felicitations so it expediee a
l'Administration portuaire de Saint John relativement a son programme de cargaison,
so it I'expedition de chaux pour permettre la continuation de I'exploitation de I'usine
Coleson Cove et, que l'Administration portuaire soit avisee que la ville accordera sa
pleine collaboration afin d'assurer Ie bon fonctionnement du nouveau programme de
cargaison a I'avantage de tous.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE Ie point nO 31, Demande de l'Administration
portuaire de Saint John, de se presenter devant Ie conseil, soit examinee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
31. Saint John Port Authoritv Request to Present to Council
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the request of the Saint John Port
Authority to present to Council be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
31. Demande de l'Administration portuaire de Saint John de se presenter devant
Ie conseil
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE la demande de l'Administration portuaire de
Saint John en vue de faire une presentation devant Ie conseil soit approuvee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
23. OpeninQ Prayers at Council MeetinQs
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that Council now institute a policy that
hereafter Council endeavor to have a religious leader invited to attend to assist in
Council Openings with prayers or blessings and that each Councillor in turn be given the
opportunity to nominate or select a religious leader of his own choosing and such be
invited to participate, and if any Councillor chooses not to or was unable to do so the
next Councillor in sequence would be entitled to arrange for such an invitation.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated.
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23. Prieres d'ouverture aux reunions du conseil
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE Ie conseil etablisse une politique voulant que
dorenavant Ie conseil tente d'inviter un chef religieux a assister aux ouvertures de la
reunion du conseil afin d'offrir une priere ou une benediction et que chacun des
conseillers a son tour soit accorde I'occasion de nom mer Ie chef religieux de son choix
et que ce dernier soit invite a participer et, si un conseiller quelconque choisit de ne pas
proceder a cette nomination, ou qu'il est incapable de Ie faire, que Ie conseiller suivant,
dans I'ordre, ait Ie droit de transmettre une telle invitation.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee.
24. Third ReadinQ - Water and SeweraQe Bv-Iaw
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law to
Amend a By-law Respecting Water and Sewerage" with respect to changes in water
rates and meters, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Desmond
voting nay.
The by-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-law Respecting Water and
Sewerage" was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By-law to
Amend a By-law Respecting Water and Sewerage" with respect to changes in water
rates and meters, be read a third time, enacted and the Corporate Common seal be
affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "A By-law to Amend a By-
law Respecting Water and Sewerage".
24. Troisieme lecture de l'Arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aQueduc et d'eQouts
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete
concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>, relatif aux modifications apportees aux
tarifs d'eau et aux frais lies aux compteurs d'eau, fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Ie conseiller Desmond ayant
vote contre.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc
et d'egouts >> est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete
concernant Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>, relatif aux tarifs d'eau et aux frais lies aux
compteurs d'eau, fasse I'objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que
Ie sceau communal y soit appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant
Ie reseau d'aqueduc et d'egouts >>.
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25. 2004 ManaQement Pay Scale
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager Common Council adopt the submitted 2004 Management Pay Scale to be
effective on February 1, 2004.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
25. Echelle de remuneration des cadres pour 2004
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie conseil communal adopte I'echelle de remuneration des cadres pour I'an 2004
presentee et qui entrera en vigueur Ie 1 er fevrier 2004.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
26. Salary Administration Policv
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the salary of the incumbents occupying the following positions be increased by
one step on the Management Pay Scale, effective on the date specified.
Commissioner of Planning and Development Services
Commissioner of Building and Inspection Services
Commissioner of Corporate Services
Commissioner of Municipal Operations
September 17, 2003
September 17, 2003
November 3, 2003
March 1,2004
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
26. PolitiQue de Qestion des salaires
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie traitement des titulaires des postes suivants soit rajuste, passant donc a I'echelon
superieur de I'echelle de remuneration des cadres, a la date indiquee :
Commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement
Commissaire a la construction et aux
services d'inspection
Commissaire aux services administratifs
Commissaire aux operations municipales
Le 17 septembre 2003
Le 17 septembre 2003
Le 3 novembre 2003
Le 1 er mars 2004
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
27. Assistant Clerk - Appointment
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Common
Clerk Common Council appoint Elizabeth Gormley, Assistant Clerk, pursuant to Section
74(3) of the Municipalities Act, effective February 2,2004 at Step 6, Group F on the
Management Salary Scale.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
27. Nomination de la Qreffiere communale adiointe
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Comme Ie recommande Ie greffier communal, QUE
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Ie conseil communal procede a la nomination de Elizabeth Gormley, a titre de greffiere
communale adjointe, afin d'assumer les fonctions de secretaire adjointe en vertu du
paragraphe 74(3) de la Loi sur les municipalites, et que telle nomination entre en vigueur
Ie 2 fevrier 2004; la remuneration est etablie selon I'etape 6, groupe F a I'echelle de
remuneration des cadres.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
28. Use of Covers on Transport Trucks CarrvinQ Loose Materials
Consideration was given to a report from the Saint John Board of Police
Commissioners on enforcement of the use of covers/tarps for transport trucks carrying
loose materials, the issue having been raised by Councillor Teed at the October 20,
2003 Council meeting. The report made reference to sections of the New Brunswick
Motor Vehicle Act which prohibits the operation of vehicles carrying loose materials
unless covered, and advised Council that the Saint John Police Force will monitor gravel
truck traffic in the Latimore Lake area as a direct result of concerns from area residents.
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the report from the Saint John
Police Commission concerning enforcement of the section of the New Brunswick Motor
Vehicle Act pertaining to use of covers on transport trucks carrying loose materials be
received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
28. Utilisation de couverts par les camions transportant des materiaux laches
Examen d'un rapport redige par Ie Bureau des commissaires de la police
de Saint John relatif a la mise en application de I'utilisation de couverts et de baches par
les camions transportant des materiaux laches, la question ayant ete sou levee par Ie
conseiller Teed a la reunion du conseil tenue Ie 20 octobre 2003. Le rapport mentionne
les dispositions de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur du Nouveau-Brunswick interdisant la
conduite de vehicules transportant des materiaux laches a moins que ces derniers
soient munis de couverts et Ie commissaire assure Ie conseil que Ie Service de police de
The City of Saint John surveillera la circulation de bennes a gravier dans la region de
Latimore Lake pour adresser les preoccupations exprimees par les residents du quartier.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE Ie rapport redige par Ie Bureau des
commissaires de la police de Saint John relatif a la mise en application des dispositions
de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur du Nouveau-Brunswick, relativement a I'utilisation
de couverts sur les camions transportant des materiaux laches, so it accepte a titre
d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
29. Proposed By-law Amendment Respecting the
Use of Sidewalks within The City of Saint John
Consideration was given to a letter from Uptown Saint John on the
subject of the proposed By-law Amendment Respecting the Use of Sidewalks within The
City of Saint John. Recommendations from Uptown Saint John are as follows:
1. Extend the proposed 10 metre distance where solicitation is banned to
25 metres.
2. Include a 25 metre ban from the entrance of a New Brunswick Liquor
Commission outlet, a school, church, public transit stop, City Market,
entertainment venue, hotel and shopping mall.
3. Prohibit panhandling by people who are apparently drunk in a public place and
are habitual drinkers to the point of being drunk and have been arrested or
detained in the last 12 hours with alcohol related offences.
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On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Uptown Saint John
submitting recommendations to be included in the proposed By-law Amendment
Respecting the Use of Sidewalks within The City of Saint John be referred to the City
Manager and the City Solicitor.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
29. Projet de modification de I'arrete relatif a I'utilisation des trottoirs dans The
City of Saint John
Examen d'une lettre expediee par Uptown Saint John au sujet du projet
de modification de I'arrete concernant I'utilisation des trottoirs dans The City of Saint
John. Uptown Saint John formule les recommandations suivantes :
1. que I'augmentation de la distance proposee de dix metres so it etendue jusqu'a
25 metres aux endroits ou la sollicitation est interdite;
2. que une interdiction de 25 metres soit incluse a partir de I'entree d'une
succursale de la Societe des alcools du Nouveau-Brunswick, d'une ecole, d'une eglise,
d'un arret de transport en commun, du marche City Market, d'un lieu de presentation de
spectacles, d'un hotel et d'un centre commercial;
3. qu'une interdiction so it promulguee relativement aux mendiants apparemment
ivres dans un lieu public, etant consommateurs habituels de boisson, et qui ont ete
arretes et detenus, pendant qu'ils etaient ivres, au cours des 12 dernieres heures, visant
une infraction relative a I'alcool;
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la lettre de Uptown Saint John, soumettant
des recommandations pour inclusion dans Ie projet de modification de I'arrete relatif a
I'utilisation des trottoirs dans The City of Saint John, soit transmis au directeur general et
a I'avocat municipal.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
30. Electrical Inspection of BuildinQs
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that the letter from Glen Carr
expressing concern that building owners, having received assurances that electric wiring
in their buildings are adequate, and subsequently learning that their wiring is out-of-date,
be referred to the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
30. Inspection electriQue des immeubles
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
QUE la lettre reyue de Glen Carr, exprimant ses
preoccupations relatives aux proprietaires d'immeubles qui avaient ete assures que Ie
cablage electrique de leurs immeubles etait adequat et, que subsequemment, ils ont
appris que ce cablage est depasse, soit transmise au directeur general.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
32. Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Proposed Modifications to City Streets
Consideration was given to a letter from the Canadian National Institute
for the Blind including photographs, on the issue of modifications to City streets to
facilitate visually impaired people's independent travel within the City. The letter outlines
several walkways where obstructions occur, the implications for the visually impaired
and suggestions for improvements.
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On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from the Canadian
National Institute for the Blind proposing modification to City Streets to facilitate the
independent travel within the City of visually impaired people, be referred to the City
Manager for a report to Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
32. L'lnstitut national canadien pour les aveugles - modifications proposees
aux rues de la ville
Examen d'une lettre reyue de l'lnstitut national canadien pour les
aveugles, y compris des photographies, relativement aux modifications proposees aux
rues de la ville afin de permettre aux personnes ayant une deficience visuelle de se
deplacer seules plus facilement dans la ville. Cette lettre indique plusieurs allees qui
contiennent des obstructions qui touchent les personnes ayant une deficience visuelle et
suggere certaines ameliorations a y apporter.
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre reyue de l'lnstitut national canadien
pour les aveugles, proposant des modifications aux rues de la ville, afin de permettre
aux personnes ayant une deficience visuelle de se deplacer seules plus facilement dans
la ville, soit transmise au directeur general aux fins de redaction d'un rapport pour
soumission au conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
33. Miss Teen Canada International Request for Sponsorship
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the letter from Miss Teen
International requesting sponsorship for Natalie Andrusyk to attend the Miss Teen
Canada International pageant be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
33. Demande de Miss Teen Canada International relative au parrainaQe
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE Ie lettre de demande de parrainage reyue de
Miss Teen International, dans Ie but de permettre a Natalie Andrusyk d'assister au defile
de beaute, Miss Teen Canada International Pageant, soit acceptee a titre d'information.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
34. Slum BuildinQs
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the letter from Joan LeGassie
regarding slum buildings in the City be received for information.
Councillor Chase commended Ms. LeGassie for her interest in improving
the community, and the Mayor called attention to the fact that there is progress being
made in this area.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
34. Immeubles insalubres
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE la lettre de Joan LeGassie relative aux
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immeubles insalubres situes dans la ville so it acceptee a titre d'information.
Le conseiller Chase felicite Madame LeGassie de I'interet qu'elle porte a
I'amelioration de la communaute et Ie maire souligne I'existence de progres realises
dans ce domaine.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
36. Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment - 75 Consumers Drive
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the application of Apple Atlantic
Inc. for re-zoning of property located at 75 Consumers Drive, PID Number 55154892, 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
March 15, 2004.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
36. Demande de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage au 75, promenade
Consumers
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la demande reyue de Apple Atlantic Inc.,
relative a la modification du zonage du terrain situe au 75, promenade Consumers et
portant Ie NID 55154892, soit soumise au comite consultatif d'urbanisme en vue de la
redaction d'un rapport et recommandations, que la publication des avis a cet effet soit
autorisee et qu'une audience publique soit tenue Ie 15 mars 2004.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
37. Green House Gases - Colson Cove
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from W.J. Wilson
regarding the reduction of carbon dioxide discharge at Colson Cove be referred to the
Environment Committee and Enterprise Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
37. Gaz a effet de serre presents a Colson Cove
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre de W.J. Wilson relative a la reduction
des dechargements de dioxyde de carbone a Colson Cove so it transmise au comite sur
I'environnement et a Enterprise Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Adiournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Cloture de la reunion
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 40.
Common Clerk/greffier communal