2004-05-17_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 17th day of May, AD. 2004, at 5:30 o'clock p.m.
present
Shirley McAlary, Mayor
Deputy Mayor White and Councillors Ball, Chase, Court,
Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus and Trites
- and -
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; W. Edwards, Commissioner of
Buildings and Inspection Services; R. Simonds, Fire Chief;
A Bodechon, Deputy Chief of Police; B. Morrison, Director of
Leisure Services; D. Logan, Manager, Materials and Fleet
Management; P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City
Manager; and J. Ferrar, Administrative Assistant.
Etaient presentes a une reunion du conseil communal qui a eu lieu a l'h6tel de
ville de The City of Saint John, Ie lundi 17 mai 2004 a 17 h 30, les personnes suivantes :
Shirley McAlary, maire;
Ie maire suppleant White et les conseillers Ball, Chase, Court,
Desmond, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Teed, Titus et Trites;
et
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; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services
d'inspection et des batiments; R. Simonds, chef du service
d'incendie; A Bodechon, chef de police adjoint; B. Morrison,
directeur du service des loisirs; D. Logan, chef de
I'approvisionnement et du parc automobile; P. Woods, greffier
communal et directeur general adjoint; et J. Ferrar, adjointe
administrative.
1. Meeting 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 Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on May 3, 2004, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil
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communal du 3 mai 2004 so it adopte.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved, with the addition of item 3A, A. Carle Smith Trust - Wild Life Sanctuary.
(Councillor Trites entered the meeting.)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE I'ordre du jour de cette reunion soit adopte,
moyennant I'ajout du point 3A, la fiducie A. Carle Smith - Sanctuaire de la faune.
(Le conseiller Trites se joint a la reunion.)
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3A. A. Carle Smith Trust - Wild Life Sanctuary
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the City Solicitor or his designate
be authorized to commence and proceed with an application to the Court of Queen's
Bench of New Brunswick requesting that the terms of the A. Carle Smith Trust be varied
to permit the construction, use, maintenance and repair of a sewer force main and lift
station within the Wild Life Sanctuary and if so varied, that the lands to be given by North
Star Holdings Ltd. to the City be held subject to the terms and conditions of the A. Carle
Smith Trust, that is, to be preserved and maintained as a Wild Life Sanctuary and for no
other purpose.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3A. La fiducie Carle Smith - Sanctuaire de la faune
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE I'avocat municipal ou son representant so it
autorise a entamer et a proceder au depot d'une requete devant la Cour du Banc de la
Reine du Nouveau-Brunswick afin de modifier les dispositions de la fiducie
A. Carle Smith pour permettre la construction, I'utilisation, I'entretien et la reparation de
la station de conduite de refoulement d'eau et de relevement des eaux usees a I'interieur
du sanctuaire de la faune et, Ie cas echeant, que les terrains devant etre devolus par
North Star Holdings Ltd. au nom de la Ville soient detenus par la Ville sous reserve des
modalites et conditions imposees par la fiducie A. Carle Smith, a savoir, ils seront
conserves et entretenus en tant que sanctuaire de la faune et, ils ne feront I'objet
d'aucun autre usage.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Tender for Interior Renovations - Lancaster Arena
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the tender of Erb's Enterprises, Saint John, in the amount of $73,989. plus tax
for renovations to the Lancaster Arena, as detailed in the submitted bid document, be
accepted.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4. Soumission relative aux travaux de renovation d'interieur a I'arena Lancaster
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
la soumission de Erb's Enterprises, Saint John, au montant de 73 989 $, taxes en sus,
relative aux renovations prevues a I'arena Lancaster, telles que detaillees dans Ie
document d'offre presente, so it acceptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5. Request for Extension of Temporary Mobile Home
3396 Loch Lomond Road
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that Common Council, pursuant to the
Mobile Home Parks By-law, permit a mini-home to be situated on the large property at
3396 Loch Lomond Road for a temporary period of one (1) year.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Demande de prolongation de delai relativement a une maison mobile temporaire
situee au 3396, chemin Loch Lomond
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE, conformement a I'arrete sur les parcs pour
maisons mobiles, Ie conseil communal autorise Ie proprietaire d'une maison mobile,
situee sur un grand terrain au 3396, chemin Loch Lomond, a la laisser sur place
temporairement pour une periode d'un (1) an.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6. Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment and Re-zoning
998-1000 Rothesay Road
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager regarding an
application, which was denied by Council on December 8, 2003, to amend the Municipal
Plan and re-zone 998-1000 Rothesay Road; advising that Aberdeen Motors Ltd. has
resubmitted their application for a Municipal Plan Amendment and re-zoning for the
same area and zone as previously denied; and noting that the proposed site plan has
been modified to respond to the concerns expressed during the previous application
process. Referring to Section 910(3)(d) of the Zoning By-law, it was pointed out that it
provides, in part, that when an application to amend the Zoning By-law has been
refused, no further application may be considered for one year unless Council is of the
opinion that there is valid new evidence or change in conditions; and the purpose of this
report is for Council to determine if this new site plan represents a material change in
conditions so that the application could be considered within the one year time limit
prescribed in Section 910(3)(d).
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager Common Council accept, that the proposed landscaping plan, as submitted
represents a material change, and authorization be given to proceed with the necessary
advertisements regarding the proposed Municipal Plan Amendment and Re-zoning of
998-1000 Rothesay Road.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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6. Projet de modification du plan municipal et de rezonage - 998-1000, chemin
Rothesay
Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie directeur general relatif a une
demande de modification relativement au plan municipal et a la designation de la zone
visant Ie 998-1000, chemin Rothesay, refusee par Ie conseille 8 decembre 2003; et
avisant que I'entreprise Aberdeen Motors Ltd. a presente de nouveau une demande de
modification du plan municipal et de la designation de la zone visant Ie meme terrain,
refusee anterieurement; et indiquant que Ie plan de situation propose a ete modifie afin
de repondre aux preoccupations exprimees pendant Ie processus anterieur relatif a la
demande. Relativement a I'article 910(3)d) de I'arrete sur Ie zonage, il est souligne que
ledit article prevoit, en partie que, lorsqu'une demande de modification de I'arrete sur Ie
zonage est refusee, aucune autre demande ne peut etre examinee avant qu'un an se
so it ecoule, a moins que Ie conseil soit d'avis qu'il existe une nouvelle preuve valide ou
un changement de situation; et I'objectif dudit rapport prevoit que Ie conseil determine si
ce nouveau plan de situation represente un changement de situation suffisamment
important pour que ladite demande so it etudiee avant que Ie delai d'un an prescrit par
I'article 910(3)d) se soit ecoule.
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
Ie conseil communal reconnaisse que Ie plan d'amenagement propose, tel que presente,
com porte un changement important et que I'autorisation soit accordee afin de proceder a
la publicite necessaire relative a la modification proposee au plan municipal et a la
designation de la zone visant Ie 998-1000, chemin Rothesay.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
7. Design and Construction Management - Forest Hills Subdivision to Bon Accord
Subdivision Water main Installation
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Ball
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, the proposal of Crandall Engineering Ltd. for engineering services (design and
project management) for the Forest Hills Subdivision to Bon Accord Subdivision water
main installation project be accepted; and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
7. Gestion de la conception et de la construction relative a I'installation de la
conduite d'eau principale a partir du lotissement Forest Hills jusqu'au
lotissement Bon Accord
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ball
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
la proposition de Crandall Engineering Ltd., relative aux services d'ingenierie
(conception et gestion de projet) visant Ie projet d'installation de la conduite d'eau
principale depuis Ie lotissement Forest Hills jusqu'au lotissement Bon Accord, so it
acceptee; et que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer toute
documentation requise a cet egard.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8. Non Residential Tax Base
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED further to Council's May 3, 2004
referral of the matter regarding the assessment of non-owner occupied apartment
buildings, the City Manager make arrangements for representatives of Service New
Brunswick to provide a teach-in for Council covering all aspects of the assessment
process.
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Councillor Fitzpatrick expressed concern regarding three buildings being
sold at a lower price than the amount they were assessed for resulting in a loss of
revenue for the City, and proposed an amendment, which was seconded by Councillor
Court that this information be forwarded to Service New Brunswick with a copy to the
Minister responsible for a response back to Council.
Question being taken on the amendment, the motion was carried.
Question being taken on the motion as amended, was carried.
8. Assiette fiscale non residentielle
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE, relativement a la question visant I'evaluation
d'immeubles d'habitation, occupes par des personnes autres que Ie proprietaire,
reportee lors de la reunion du 3 mai 2004, Ie directeur general prenne les dispositions
necessaires pour fixer un rendez-vous avec un representant de Services Nouveau-
Brunswick pour offrir une seance de formation a I'intention du conseil relativement a tous
les aspects du processus d'evaluation.
Le conseiller Fitzpatrick exprime ses inquietudes relativement a trois
immeubles qui ont ete vendus a un prix inferieur au montant de I'evaluation, ce qui
represente une perte de recettes pour la Ville et, il propose qu'une modification so it
apportee, ladite proposition etant appuyee par Ie conseiller Court, voulant que ces
renseignements soient transmis a Services Nouveau-Brunswick, et qu'une copie
conforme soit expediee au ministre responsable, en esperant recevoir une reponse de
ces derniers.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition telle que modifiee est adoptee.
9. Interpretation Services
On motion of Councillor Fitzgerald
Seconded by Councillor Teed
RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager,
submitting correspondence from Beland Conference Interpreters expressing thanks for
the work done by the Common Clerk and his staff to ensure that the City is in
compliance with the Official Languages Act, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9. Services d'interpretation
Proposition du conseiller Fitzgerald
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed
QUE Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur general
relatif a la correspondance reyue du service d'interpretes de conference Beland,
remerciant Ie greffier communal et ses employes du travail effectue pour assurer que la
Ville se conforme a la Loi sur les langues officielles, so it reyue a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10. Views Regarding the Recent Election
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Court requesting an
opportunity to express his views regarding the recent election; and an opportunity to
thank all the members of this Council for their dedication, commitment and sacrifice over
the past three years.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that the above noted letter from
Councillor Court regarding the recent election, be received for information.
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Referring to numerous newspaper articles, Councillor Court expressed
his opinion with regard to the recent municipal election and asked the press if future
articles could reflect both sides of the story.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. Opinions relatives aux elections recentes
Examen d'une lettre reyue du conseiller Court demandant que lui soit
accordee I'occasion d'exprimer ses opinions relativement aux dernieres elections; ainsi
que I'occasion de remercier tous les membres du conseil pour leur devouement, leur
engagement et leur sacrifice pendant les trois dernieres annees.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE la lettre susmentionnee reyue du conseiller
Court, relative aux dernieres elections, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
Le conseiller Court mentionne un grand nombre d'articles de journaux et
exprime son opinion sur les dernieres elections municipales et demande qu'a I'avenir les
medias refletent les deux cotes de la medaille dans leurs reportages.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11. Clean-up of Black River Road
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Court
extending thanks to Paul Groody, Shayne Galbraith, Bill Edwards and City workers for
the excellent job in the clean-up of Black River Road, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Nettoyage du chemin Black River
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE la lettre reyue du conseiller Court, remerciant
Paul Groody, Shayne Galbraith, Bill Edwards et les employes municipaux de I'excellent
travail qu'ils ont fait pour nettoyer Ie chemin Black River, so it acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12. By-law Revision
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed regarding pits
and quarries and referencing the continued operation in the Latimore Lake Region. A
brief of extracts from legislation was submitted with Councillor Teed expressing the view
that it shows the municipality has the power to enact a by-law which could prevent the
removal of materials to one meter in depth from an area if proper wording is used; and
proposed this item be referred to the City Solicitor to prepare an amendment which could
render the removal of any material from a location of any depth.
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor Teed,
with regard to pits and quarries and proposing a by-law revision concerning the removal
of material from a location of any depth, be referred to the City Solicitor.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Fitzgerald withdrew from the meeting.)
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12. Revision des arretes
Examen d'une lettre reyue du conseiller Teed relative aux carrieres et
sablieres et mentionnant I'exploitation qui se poursuit dans la region du lac Latimore. Un
memoire comprenant des extraits de la legislation est presente et Ie conseiller Teed
affirme qu'a son sens la municipalite detient Ie pouvoir d'edicter un arrete visant a
interdire I'enlevement de materiels a plus d'un metre de profondeur d'un endroit, selon
que Ie libelle precis est employe; il propose que cette question soit soumise a I'avocat
municipal aux fins de redaction d'une modification visant a permettre I'enlevement de
tout materiel de tout endroit et a toute profondeur.
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
QUE la lettre reyue du conseiller Teed, relative aux
carrieres et sablieres, et proposant une modification a I'arrete concernant I'enlevement
de materiels d'un endroit a n'importe quelle profondeur, soit transmise a I'avocat
municipal.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le conseiller Fitzgerald quitte la reunion.)
13. No Spitting By-law
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Teed, submitting a
newspaper clipping regarding the Mayor of Saskatoon who is championing a law which
would prohibit spitting in public places, and in referencing TB and SARS proposed that
the matter of a no spitting by-law be referred to the City Solicitor to present a draft for
Council's consideration.
On motion of Councillor Teed
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the above noted letter from
Councillor Teed regarding a spitting by-law, be referred to the City Solicitor to present a
draft for Council's consideration.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated.
13. Arrete concernant I'interdiction de cracher
Examen d'une lettre presentee par Ie conseiller Teed, et une copie d'un
article de journal concernant Ie maire de Saskatoon qui defend un arrete visant
I'interdiction de cracher dans les lieux publics et il mentionne la tuberculose et Ie SRAS
et propose que la question d'un arrete concernant I'interdiction de cracher so it soumise a
I'avocat municipal pour qu'il redige un projet aux fins d'examen par Ie conseil.
Proposition du conseiller Teed
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE la lettre susmentionnee reyue du conseiller
Teed relative a I'arrete concernant I'interdiction de cracher, soit transmise a I'avocat
municipal pour qu'il redige un projet aux fins d'examen par Ie conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee.
14. Proposed Vision Statement
Councillor Teed proposed a motion, which was not seconded that the
communication to Council dated July 29, 2002 regarding a proposed vision statement,
be placed on the agenda for the next meeting of Council.
(Councillor Fitzgerald re-entered the meeting.)
14. Enonce de vision propose
Le conseiller Teed presente une motion, qui n'est pas appuyee, voulant
que la communication reyue par Ie conseille 29 juillet 2002, relative a la proposition d'un
enonce de vision, so it inclus a I'ordre du jour de la prochaine reunion du conseil.
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(Le conseiller Fitzgerald est de nouveau present a la reunion.)
15. Advertising Agreement with H. Allan Church
Consideration was given to a report from the City Solicitor, further to
Council's May 3, 2004 referral of the matter regarding the advertising agreement with H.
Allan Church in which the facts and provisions of the Agreement were outlined along
with termination options for Council's consideration.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Fitzgerald
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Solicitor, the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute a notice pursuant to
the terms of the Advertising Agreement between H. Allan Church and the City advising
that the agreement shall terminate at midnight of September 7, 2004, the conclusion of
the initial term.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. Convention de publicite relative a H. Allan Church
Examen d'un rapport presente par I'avocat municipal suite a la reunion du
conseil tenue Ie 3 mai 2004, relatif a la convention de publicite conclue entre la Ville et
H. Allan Church, soulignant les faits et les dispositions de la convention ainsi que les
options de resiliation, aux fins d'examen par Ie conseil.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzgerald
Comme Ie recommande I'avocat municipal, QUE Ie
maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer un avis en vertu des dispositions
de la convention de publicite entre H. Allan Church et la Ville, et avisant que la
convention sera resiliee Ie 7 septembre 2004 a minuit, so it la fin du terme initial.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16. Subdivision Assent (Bon Accord Subdivision, Phase 8) Bon Accord Drive
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that Common Council:
1. assent to the submitted photo-reduced tentative subdivision plan of the Bon
Accord Subdivision (Phase 8), and to any required municipal services or public
utility easements; and
2. authorize the preparation and execution of a City/Developer Subdivision
Agreement to ensure provision of the required work and facilities, including
detailed site and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Approbation de lotissement (Iotissement Bon Accord, phase 8) situe sur la
promenade Bon Accord
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE Ie conseil communal:
1. approuve Ie plan de lotissement provisoire avec photo reduite presentes
relativement au lotissement Bon Accord (phase 8) ainsi que tout service
municipal et servitude d'utilite publique requis;
2. autorise la redaction et la signature d'ententes de lotissement entre la Ville et Ie
promoteur afin de permettre I'execution des travaux requis et la mise en place
des installations necessaires, notamment en ce qui concerne I'elaboration de
plans de situation et de drainage detailles soumis a I'approbation de I'ingenieur
municipal en chef.
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A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
17. Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. - Amendment to the "1-2" Zone
Consideration was given to a letter from Councillor Trites, President,
Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. regarding the sale of land to a client that requires a site
to store and process scrap material, and advising that although the proposed site is "out
of sight" the Zoning By-law will require the client to construct a wooden fence around the
entire site.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Desmond
RESOLVED that the letter from Saint John
Industrial Parks Ltd. regarding an amendment to the "1-2" Zone be referred to the
Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and the necessary
advertising be authorized in this regard.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. [Parcs industriels de Saint John]-
modification de designation de la zone << 1-2 >>
Examen d'une lettre reyue du conseiller Trites, president, Parcs
industriels de Saint John, relativement a la vente de terrains a un client qui requiert un
site afin d'entreposer et de traiter de la ferraille, et avisant que meme si Ie site propose
n'est pas visible, les dispositions de I'arrete sur Ie zonage exigent q'une cloture so it
erigee autour de toute la superficie du site.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Desmond
QUE la lettre reyue de Parcs industriels de Saint
John, relative a la modification de la designation de la zone << 1-2 >>, soit transmise au
Comite consultatif d'urbanisme aux fins de redaction d'un rapport et de
recommandations et que I'autorisation soit accordee afin de proceder a la publication
des avis necessaires.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
18. Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. - Transfer of Title to an Easement along
Expansion Avenue
On motion of Deputy Mayor White
Seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick
RESOLVED that The City of Saint John acquire
whatever rights Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd. has to the easement along Expansion
Avenue situated in the Grandview Industrial Park for one dollar plus Saint John Industrial
Parks Ltd.'s costs to convey the easement to The City of Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
18. Parcs industriels de Saint John relativement au transfert de titre visant une
servitude longeant I'avenue Expansion
Proposition du maire suppleant White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Fitzpatrick
QUE The City of Saint John acquiere tous les droits
detenus par Parcs Industriels de Saint John en vertu de la servitude longeant I'avenue
Expansion, situee dans Ie parc industriel Grandview, pour la somme de un dollar en plus
des depenses engagees pour effectuer Ie transfert de la servitude au nom de The City of
Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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19. Note of Appreciation from Seniors' Resource Center
On motion of Councillor Desmond
Seconded by Councillor Trites
RESOLVED that the note of appreciation from the
Seniors' Resource Center, 3rd Level Brunswick Square, for the $1,000. grant from The
City of Saint John, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
19. Note de remerciements du centre de ressources des aines
Proposition du conseiller Desmond
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Trites
QUE la note de remerciements reyue du centre de
ressources des aines, situe au 3e etage du square Brunswick, pour la subvention au
montant de 1 000 $ reyue de The City of Saint John, so it acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
20. Letter from Mark McAuliffe, Friends of St. Joseph's, Regarding Closure of
Emergency Department
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Deputy Mayor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Mark McAuliffe,
Vice President, Friends of St. Joseph's, expressing concern regarding the upcoming
closure of the Emergency Department at St. Joseph's Hospital, be referred to the newly
elected Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
20. Lettre rec;ue de Mark McAuliffe, de I'organisme am is de St. Joseph's,
relativement a la fermeture du service d'urgence
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant White
QUE la lettre reyue de Mark McAuliffe, vice-
president de I'organisme am is de St. Joseph's, exprimant ses inquietudes relatives a la
fermeture prevue du service d'urgence a I'hopital St. Joseph's, soit transmise au conseil
nouvellement elu.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
21. Response to Council Inquiry Regarding Facilities at Saint John Regional
Correction Centre
On motion of Councillor Trites
Seconded by Councillor Teed
RESOLVED that the letter from O. Wayne Steeves,
Minister of Public Safety, regarding facilities at the Saint John Regional Correction
Centre, be received for information, and a copy forwarded to the Elizabeth Fry Society.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
21. Reponse rec;ue suite a la demande formulee par Ie conseil relative aux
installations du centre correctionnel regional de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Trites
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Teed
QUE la lettre reyue de O. Wayne Steeves, du
ministere de la Securite publique relative aux installations du centre correctionnel
regional de Saint John, so it acceptee a titre informatif et qu'une copie soit expediee a la
societe Elizabeth Fry.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
90-624
COMMON COUNCIUREUNION DU CONS ElL COMMUNAL
MAY 17, 2004/Le 17 MAl 2004
Adiournment
Mayor McAlary recognized Allan Bodechon's presence in the Council
Chambers and extended congratulations for his appointment as Chief of Police upon the
completion of Chief Cogswell's term. The Mayor also expressed thanks to staff, David
Gould, President of CUPE Local 18, members of Local 18, John Wallace, Council
members and the citizens of Saint John for their assistance and co-operation during her
years as a member of Council.
(Mayor McAlary withdrew from the meeting, and Deputy Mayor White
assumed the Chair.)
Councillors Trites, Ball, Teed, Fitzpatrick Desmond, and Fitzgerald
commented regarding their years as a member of Council and thanked various
individuals for their co-operation and support during their term.
Deputy Mayor White declared the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Cloture de la reunion
Le maire McAlary reconnalt la presence de Allan Bodechon dans la salle
du conseil et Ie felicite pour sa nomination en tant que chef de police a I'expiration du
mandat du chef Cogswell. Le maire remercie egalement les employes, David Gould,
president de la section locale 18 du SCFP et les membres, John Wallace, les membres
du conseil et les citoyens de Saint John, pour leur aide et leur collaboration pendant les
annees qu'elle a siege au conseil.
(Le maire McAlary quitte la reunion et Ie maire suppleant White assume
la presidence.)
Les conseillers Trites, Ball, Teed, Fitzpatrick, Desmond et Fitzgerald
prennent la parole pour passer en revue les annees qu'ils ont siege au conseil et
remercient certaines personnes pour leur collaboration et leur appui au cours de leurs
mandats.
Le maire suppleant White declare que la seance est levee a 19 h 20.
Common Clerk/greffier communal