2005-01-17_Minutes--Procès-verbal
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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL - JANUARY 17, 2005 - 5:45 p.m.
present
Norman McFarlane, Mayor
Councillors Chang, Chase, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait,
Titus and White
- 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, Chief of Police; P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy
City Manager; and E. Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk
REUNION DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 17 JANVIER 2005 A 17 H 45
Sont presents:
Norman McFarlane, maire
Les conseillers Chang, Chase, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait,
Titus et White
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; P. Woods, greffier
communal et directeur general adjoint; ainsi que E. Gormley,
greffiere communale adjointe.
1.1 Meeting Called To Order - Prayer
Mayor McFarlane called the meeting to order with Pastor Tim Davidson
offering the opening prayer.
1.1 Ouverture de la seance - priere
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McFarlane, accompagne du pasteur
Tim Davidson qui recite la priere d'ouverture.
1.2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings of
Common Council, held on December 20, 2004 and January 4, 2005 be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
1.2. Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que les proces-verbaux des reunions du
conseil communal tenues Ie 20 decembre 2004 et Ie 4 janvier 2005 soient adoptes.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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1.3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with the addition of item 1.6, Police Issues and 1.7, Coast Guard Site; the
removal of item 5.1, Chesley Drive and Hilyard Street - Traffic and Pedestrian Signals,
and that item 1.6 be referred to the next Committee of the Whole meeting.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
1.3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la reunion so it
approuve, moyennant I'ajout du point 1.6 relatif aux questions visant Ie Corps de police
et du point 1.7 relatif a I'emplacement des bureaux de la Garde cotiere, la suppression
du point 5.1 relatif aux feux de circulation pour voitures et pietons a I'intersection de la
promenade Chesley et de la rue Hilyard et, Ie report du point 1.6 a la prochaine reunion
en comite plenier.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
1.4 Proclamations
The Mayor proclaimed the week of January 17-23 ''P.R.O. Kids Week" in The
City of Saint John.
1.4 Proclamations
Le maire McAlary declare la semaine du 17 au 23 janvier la << Semaine
P.R.O. Kids >> dans The City of Saint John.
1.5 Members' Comments
Councillor Chang announced that the President of South Korea presented a prestigious
award to Mr. Yong Suk Chang, President of the New Brunswick Korean Association and
Councillor Chang's father, for his efforts in helping Korean families settle in the 3 major
cities of New Brunswick; for his efforts in the development of Korean culture in New
Brunswick, and for his work with Korean war veterans.
1.5 Commentaires presentes par les membres
Le conseiller Chang annonce que Ie president de la Coree du Sud a presente a M. Yong
Suk Chang, president de l'Association coreenne du Nouveau-Brunswick et Ie pere du
conseiller Chang, un prix prestigieux en reconnaissance des efforts qu'il a investis afin
d'aider des families coreennes a s'installer dans les trois vi lies les plus importantes du
Nouveau-Brunswick, des efforts deployes afin de promouvoir la culture coreenne au
Nouveau-Brunswick et de son travail aupres des anciens combattants de la guerre de
Coree.
5.1 Chesley Drive and Hilyard Street - Pedestrian and Traffic Signals
See item 1.3
5.1 Feux de circulation pour voitures et pietons a I'intersection de la
promenade Chesley et de la rue Hilyard
Voir Ie point numero 1.3.
5.2 Proposed Traffic By-law Amendments - Truck Routes East
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager
regarding truck restrictions on the east routes of the City be supported by Council and
the submitted proposed traffic by-law amendment be referred to the City Solicitor to
review form and content.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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5.2 Modification proposee a I'arrete concernant la circulation des camions
dans Ie secteur Est
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur
general, relatif aux restrictions vi sees concernant les camions circulant sur les routes du
secteur est de la ville, so it appuye par Ie conseil et que la modification proposee de
I'arrete concernant la circulation so it transmise a I'avocat municipal aux fins d'etude
relativement a la forme et au fond.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.3 Contract 2004-19 -Interconnection of EastlWest Water Systems
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Contract 2004-19: Interconnection of the East and West Saint John Water
Systems, be awarded to the low tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at its tendered
price of $1 ,949,175. as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the
Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.3 Contrat nO 2004-19 relatif au raccordement des reseaux d'aqueduc et
d'egouts des secteurs est et ouest
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie contrat nO 2004-19, relatif au raccordement des reseaux d'aqueduc et
d'egouts des secteurs est et ouest, so it accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant,
Fairville Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 1 949 175 $, etabli a partir de quantites
estimatives et, de plus, que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer
toute documentation contractuelle requise.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.4 Westgate Park - Drainage Issue
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the report from the City Manager
regarding a drainage problem in Westgate Park advising that the developer has
corrected the problem with the exception of the completion of the ditch landscaping
which will be completed by the developer in 2005 be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.4 Question relative au drainage dans Ie parc Westgate
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur
general relatif au probleme de drainage dans Ie parc Westgate, indiquant que Ie
promoteur a rectifie ledit probleme, a I'exception de I'achevement des travaux
d'amenagement du fosse, et que lesdits travaux sont prevus etre termines en 2005, soit
accepte a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.5 Water and Environmental Outcomes Essential for Saint John
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that Common Council:
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1. Reaffirm its commitment to high quality, safe drinking water and to an
environment free of raw municipal sewage and further that these objectives
remain foremost priorities of The City of Saint John.
2. Endorse the strategies outlined in the report entitled, "Water and
Environmental Outcomes Essential for Saint John", November 2004, for
harbour clean-up (100% wastewater treatment), high quality (safe) drinking
water, and transition to sustainable utility infrastructure.
3. Endorse the financial management model proposed in that report.
4. Support in general terms the long-term capital programs outlined in the report
(formal program approval would be part of the budget process).
5. Commit to securing the required funding support from other levels of
government to achieve these outcomes essential for Saint John.
a. Make submissions for the five 2005 projects identified under the
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) program; and
b. Prepare submissions for the two major funding initiatives identified.
6. Commit to a comprehensive communications and public information program
for water and wastewater initiatives.
7. Support the various other recommendations and action steps outlined in the
report.
8. Authorize the Mayor to send the submitted letter to the Minister of Natural
Resources outlining the City's position with respect to the Musquash
watershed infrastructure and to follow-up accordingly.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.5 Questions essentielles pour Saint John visant les consequences relatives
aux eaux et a I'environnement
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que Ie conseil communal:
1. reaffirme son engagement a fournir une eau potable de qualite superieure et
sanitaire et un environnement libre d'eaux d'egouts brutes dans la municipalite
et, de plus, que ces objectifs demeurent prioritaires pour The City of Saint
John;
2. appuie les strategies soulignees dans Ie rapport intitule << Questions
essentielles pour Saint John visant les consequences relatives aux eaux et a
I'environnement>> en date de novembre 2004, relativement au nettoyage du
port (traitement integral des eaux usees), a I'eau potable de qualite superieure
et sanitaire et a la transition vers une infrastructure durable de services;
3. appuie Ie modele de gestion financiere propose dans ledit rapport;
4. appuie en termes generaux, les programmes d'immobilisations a long terme
soulignes dans ledit rapport (I'approbation formelle des programmes est visee
au cours du processus budgetaire);
5. s'engage a assurer I'appui financier necessaire provenant d'autres paliers
gouvernementaux afin d'atteindre les objectifs suivants, essentiels pour Saint
John;
a. la presentation de soumissions visant les cinq projets determines pour
2005 en vertu du programme intitule Fonds sur I'infrastructure
municipa/e rurale (FIMR);
b. la preparation de soumissions visant les deux principales initiatives de
financement precisees;
6. s'engage a instaurer un programme comprehensif de communication et de
diffusion d'information au public relativement aux initiatives concernant I'eau
potable et les eaux usees;
7. appuie d'autres recommandations diverses et plans d'action soulignes dans
ledit rapport;
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8. autorise Ie maire a expedier la lettre presentee, au ministre des Ressources
naturelles, soulignant les opinions de la ville relativement a I'infrastructure du
bassin versant Musquash et d'entreprendre un suivi conforme.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.6 Awarding of Agreement to Lease City Arena - Summer Ice Program
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED the report from the City Manager
regarding an agreement with Pro Co Hockey Inc. for lease of a City arena, under the
terms outlined in the proposal call and submission and summarized in Schedule "B" be
referred to the next meeting of Committee of the Whole.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.6 Offre de la convention de location relative a I'arena municipale aux fins de
programmes d'ete pour la patinoire
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que Ie rapport presente par Ie directeur
general relatif a une convention de location avec Pro Co Hockey Inc., visant la location
de I'arena municipale, sous reserve des modalites prevues a I'appel d'offres et aux
soumissions et resumees a I'annexe << B >>, so it reporte a la prochaine reunion en comite
plenier.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.7 Contract for Animal Control Services
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council approve the submitted contract with The Animal Rescue
League for animal control services and authorize the Mayor and Common Clerk to
execute the documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.7 Contrat de services relatifs aux animaux domestiques
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie conseil communal approuve Ie contrat presente au nom de la Coalition
secours animal visant les services relatifs aux animaux domestiques et, que Ie maire et
Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer la documentation requise.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.8 BMO Nesbitt Jazz and Blues Festival
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council provide sponsorship funding in the amount of $15,000. to
the 2005 BMO Nesbitt Burns Jazz and Blues Festival.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.8 Festival de jazz et de blues parraine par BMO Nesbitt
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie conseil communal octroie des fonds au montant de 15 000 $ relativement a
la commandite du festival de jazz et de blues parraine par BMO Nesbitt Burns.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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5.9 Historic Places Initiative
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that Common Council of The City of Saint
John list the following properties on The City of Saint John Local Register of Historic Places:
22 Canterbury Street
45 Canterbury Street
47-51 Canterbury Street
56 Canterbury Street
101-103 Charlotte Street
127 Charlotte Street
1 Chipman Hill
220 Germain Street
7 -9 Harding Street
13 Horsfield Street
16 Horsfield Street
28-32 King Street
36-38 King Street
58 King Street
68-76 King Street
78-82 King Street
84-88 King Street
21 Orange Street
70 Orange Street
97 -99 Orange Street
124 Prince William Street
36 Queen Square South
And,
that Common Council of The City of Saint John nominate the listed properties in The City of
Saint John Register of Local Historic Places to the New Brunswick and Canadian Registry.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.9 Initiative relative aux endroits historiques
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que Ie conseil communal dresse la liste des
proprietes suivantes dans Ie Repertoire des lieux historiques locaux de The City of Sair
John:
22, rue Canterbury
45, rue Canterbury
47-51, rue Canterbury
56, rue Canterbury
101-103, rue Charlotte
127, rue Charlotte
1, Chipman Hill
220, rue Germain
7-9, rue Harding
13, rue Horsfield
16, rue Horsfield
28-32, rue King
36-38, rue King
58, rue King
68-76, rue King
78-82, rue King
84-88, rue King
21, rue Orange
70, rue Orange
97-99, rue Orange
124, rue Prince William
36, square Queen Sud
et que Ie conseil communal propose les proprietes figurant au repertoire des lieux
historiques locaux de The City of Saint John au Repertoire du Nouveau-Brunswick et au
Repertoire canadien.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.10 Easement and Acquisition - 355 Prince Street West
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that The City of Saint John acquire the
fee simple interest in a 46 m2.:!:. portion of PID Number 389189 as well as an easement
for municipal services in a 29 m2.:!:. portion of PID Number 389189 from Hans Klohn Sr.
for $1065. plus HST if applicable, as generally shown on the submitted sketch, and as
part of the transaction the City shall:
a). prepare and pay for any plan of survey/subdivision required;
b). reinstate the subject property to a condition that existed prior to construction;
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c). pay to a maximum of $500. (plus HST) the legal fees incurred by Mr. Klohn to
finalize the transaction;
d). provide adequate access to the apartment complex at 355 Prince Street during
construction as well as ensure one lane of Prince Street remains open to traffic to
minimize disruption to the same tenants; and
e). that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to sign any documents required
to formalize this transaction.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.10 Servitude et acquisition relatives au 355, rue Prince Ouest
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que The City of Saint John acquiere
I'interet en fief simple d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 46 metres
carres, portant Ie NID 389189, ainsi qu'une servitude aux fins de services municipaux
d'une parcelle d'une superficie d'environ 29 metres carres portant Ie NID 389189,
appartenant a Hans Klohn Sr., pour la somme de 1 065 $, TVH en sus, Ie cas echeant,
comme Ie montre de maniere generale Ie croquis presente et, en vertu de ladite
transaction, la ville convient comme suit:
a) de preparer les plans d'arpentage et de lotissement necessaires;
b) de retablir ladite propriete dans des conditions semblables a celles qui
prevalaient avant I'amenagement;
c) d'acquitter les honoraires juridiques, jusqu'a concurrence de 500 $ (TVH en sus)
engages par M. Klohn afin de conclure ladite transaction;
d) d'amenager une voie d'acces adequate vers I'immeuble d'appartements situe au
355, rue Prince pendant que les travaux de construction sont en cours ainsi
qu'une voie sur la rue Prince qui doit demeurer accessible a la circulation afin de
deranger Ie moins possible les locataires dudit immeuble;
e) que Ie maire et Ie greffier communal soient autorises a signer toute
documentation requise afin de conclure ladite transaction.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.11 Amending Resolution - 401 Rothesay Avenue
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Common Council amend its resolution of June 7,2004 to "acquire a 665.:!:. m2
easement for municipal services as well as 147 .:!:. m2 of freehold land in PID Number
55161475 from Keary Coyle Holdings Ltd...." by;
1. Deleting "Keary Coyle Holdings Ltd."; and
2. Inserting in its place "Coyle Real Estate Holdings Inc."
With all other elements of the resolution to remain unchanged.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.11 Resolution modificatrice relative au 401, avenue Rothesay
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, Ie conseil communal modifie Ie libelle de la resolution du 7 juin 2004, a savoir
<< acquiere une servitude aux fins de services municipaux, d'une superficie d'environ
665 metres carres, ainsi que Ie bien-fonds en tenure libre d'un terrain d'environ
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147 metres carres portant Ie NID 55161475, appartenant a Keary Coyle Holdings Ltd... >>
comme suit:
3. la suppression du nom << Keary Coyle Holdings Ltd. >>;
4. et son remplacement par Ie nom << Coyle Real Estate Holdings Inc. >>;
et tous les autres elements de la resolution demeurent inchanges.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.12 Proposed Public Hearing Dates
4349 Loch Lomond Road and 560 Main Street (Hilyard Place)
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager:
1. Public Hearings for the proposed rezoning at 4349 Loch Lomond Road and the
proposed text amendment to the "1-4" Heavy Industrial Park zone be set for Monday,
February 14, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and
2. Public Hearing for the proposed Section 39 amendment at 560 Main Street
(Hilyard Place) be set for Monday, February 28,2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.12 Dates proposees pour la tenue d'audiences publiques relatives au 4349,
chemin Loch Lomond et au 560, rue Main (place Hilyard)
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general :
1. I'audience publique relative au rezonage propose du terrain situe au 4349,
chemin Loch Lomond et a la modification du libelle du zonage de la zone de parc
d'industrie lourde << 1-4 >>, soit fixee au lundi 14 fevrier 2005 a 19 h dans la salle du
conseil;
2. I'audience publique relative a la modification des conditions prevues a I'article 39
visant Ie 560, rue Main (place Hilyard) soit fixee au lundi 28 fevrier 2005 a 19 h dans la
salle du conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
5.13 Irving Oil Pipeline Approval
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John provide to the Public Utility Board written confirmation
that it does not object to the proposed pipeline installation as requested.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.13 Approbation du pipeline appartenant a Irving Oil
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur
general, The City of Saint John transmette a la Commission des services publics une
confirmation par ecrit qu'elle ne s'oppose pas a I'installation de la pipeline proposee, telle
que demandee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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5.14 2005 Establishment of Permanent Positions
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that Common Council approve the
2005 Establishment of Permanent Positions, shown in the submitted schedule Appendix
A, with the provision that the three new positions not be filled until the operational review
is completed, and that Council give the final approval to the hiring.
Question being taken, the motion was defeated.
Councillor Chase expressed his opinion that the establishment should be approved as
submitted given that Council had already endorsed the budget which included the new
positions.
Councillor Ferguson raised a point of order indicating that his request to speak on the
issue was not recognized by the Chair. The Mayor responded that there were others
who were ahead of him in the queue.
Councillor Ferguson raised another point of order expressing concern that the City
Manager was given precedence to speak when Councillors should have been heard
first. The Mayor settled the point of order by calling to the Council's attention that a
question had been posed to the City Manager by a Council member, and that it was
appropriate to hear the City Manager's response.
The Clerk clarified that the debate on a question is open to Council members, with the
Mayor as presiding officer having command of the order of questioning.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that Common Council table the
approval of the 2005 Establishment of Permanent Positions, shown in the submitted
schedule Appendix A, until the completion of the operational review.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillors Chang,
Chase, McGuire, and Tait voting nay.
5.14 Etablissement du nombre de postes permanents en 2005
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que Ie conseil communal approuve
I'etablissement de postes permanents en 2005, tel qu'il est indique a I'annexe A ci-jointe,
quoique les trois nouveaux postes ne soient pas combles avant qu'un examen
approfondi ne soit termine et que Ie conseil accorde son approbation finale a I'offre
d'embauche.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est rejetee.
Le conseiller Chase exprime son opinion, a savoir que les effectifs devraient etre
approuves tels que presentes vu que Ie conseil a deja approuve Ie budget qui prevoit les
nouveaux postes.
Le conseiller Ferguson souleve une objection et indique que sa demande visant a se
prononcer sur la question n'a pas ete reconnue par Ie president. Le maire repond que
d'autres personnes Ie precedent dans la file.
Le conseiller Ferguson souleve une deuxieme objection et indique qu'on accorde la
parole au directeur general en premier plutot qu'aux conseillers qui devraient avoir
preseance. Le maire repond a ladite objection en soulignant au conseil qu'une question
est sou levee a I'intention du directeur general par un membre du conseil et qu'il convient
d'entendre sa reponse.
Le greffier confirme que les membres du conseil ont Ie droit de participer aux debats
portant sur une question et que Ie maire, en tant que president, detient Ie pouvoir de
coordonner I'ordre de ces questions.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que Ie conseil communal reporte
I'approbation de I'etablissement de postes permanents en 2005, tel qu'il est indique a
I'annexe A presentee, jusqu'au moment ou so it terminee I'etude approfondie.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Chang,
Chase, McGuire et Tait votent contre.
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5.15(a) Parking Concerns of City Market Tenants
(b) Lease of Space - City Market - Stalls 4 & 5
(c) Traffic By-law Amendment
Consideration was given to a report from the City Manager recommending an
amendment be made to the Traffic By-law in relation to parking on North Market Street
adjacent to the City Market, and a report from the City Solicitor recommending an
amendment to the May 3, 2004 resolution concerning execution of a lease for Stalls 4
and 5 in the City Market.
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
"RESOLVED that the resolution adopted by
Common Council on May 3, 2004 respecting the leasing of Stalls 4 and 5 in the City
Market be amended by adding immediately after the words"... submitted lease
agreement" the following: "...with the exception that Clause 14.19 not be included...".
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that 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", regarding
North Market Street and the Saint John City Market be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, 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".
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that 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", regarding
North Market Street and the Saint John City Market be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, 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".
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that the documents submitted
regarding this matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5.15a) Preoccupations des locataires du marche municipal relativement au
stationnement
b) Location des etals 4 et 5 du marche municipal
c) Modifications apportees a I'arrete concernant la circulation
Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie directeur general, recommandant qu'une
modification so it apportee a I'arrete concernant la circulation relativement au
stationnement sur la rue North Market, adjacente au marche municipal, ainsi qu'un
rapport presente par I'avocat municipal recommandant qu'une modification soit apportee
a la resolution du 3 mai 2004 relative a I'execution d'un bail visant les etals 4 et 5 du
marche municipal.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
<< RESOLU que la resolution adoptee par Ie conseil
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communal Ie 3 mai 2004 relativement a la location des etals 4 et 5 du marche municipal
so it modifiee en ajoutant directement apres les termes << ... Ie bail soumis >>, les termes
suivants: << ... a I'exception de la clause 14.19 qui n'est pas incluse... >>.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete concernant 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 >>
relativement a la rue North Market et au marche municipal de Saint John, fasse I'objet
d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant la
circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les
vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >>.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
I'arrete concernant 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 >>
relativement a la rue North Market et au marche municipal de Saint John, fasse I'objet
d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant la
circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les
vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes >>.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que la documentation presentee relative
au sujet susmentionne so it acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6.1 City of Saint John Pension Fund
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from Councillor
Ferguson submitting questions regarding the City of Saint John Pension Fund be
referred to the City Manager for a report in consultation with the Board.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6.1 Regime de retraite de The City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la lettre reyue du conseiller Ferguson
relative a certaines questions sou levees visant Ie regime de retraite de The City of Saint
John, soit transmise au directeur general aux fins de redaction d'un rapport en
consultation avec Ie conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8.1 Business Improvement Levy By-law - Third Reading
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number B-114-16, A Law To Amend The Business Improvement Levy By-law", be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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The by-law entitled, "By-law Number B-114-16, A Law To Amend The Business
Improvement Levy By-law", was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number B-114-16, A Law To Amend The Business Improvement Levy By-law", 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, "By-law Number B-114-16, A Law To
Amend The Business Improvement Levy By-law".
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that the information submitted
regarding the Business Improvement Levy By-law be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8.1 Troisieme lecture de I'arrete concernant la taxe d'amelioration des affaires
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO B-114-16,
modifiant I'arrete concernant la taxe d'amelioration des affaires >> fasse I'objet d'une
lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO B114-16, Arrete modifiant I'arrete concernant la taxe
d'amelioration des affaires >> est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete nO B114-16,
modifiant I'arrete concernant la taxe d'amelioration des affaires >> fasse I'objet d'une
troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO B114-16, modifiant I'arrete
concernant la taxe d'amelioration des affaires >>.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
RESOLU que I'information presentee relative a
1'<< Arrete concernant la taxe d'amelioration des affaires >> so it acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9.1 Saint John Community Arts Board
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from Michael Wennberg,
Chair of the Saint John Community Arts Board presenting an Arts and Culture Policy for
the City be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.1 Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Michael Wennberg,
president du Conseil des arts communautaires de Saint John, accompagnee d'une
politique relative aux arts et a la culture, a I'intention de la ville, so it acceptee a titre
informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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9.2 Mayor's Task Force on Finance - Request to Present
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that the letter from Richard Oland,
Chair of the Mayor's Task Force on Finance requesting to present to Council the final
report on the Task Force at its January 31st meeting be referred to the Common Clerk to
schedule the presentation as requested.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.2 Demande rec;ue du groupe de travail du maire sur les finances visant a se
presenter devant Ie conseil
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que la lettre de demande reyue de
Richard Oland, president du groupe de travail du maire sur les finances, visant a se
presenter devant Ie conseil au cours de la reunion prevue Ie 31 janvier, relativement au
rapport final redige par ledit groupe de travail, so it transmise au greffier communal aux
fins d'inscription de ladite presentation a I'ordre du jour.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9.3 Subdivision & Public Utility Easement - 36 Land Road
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor White
RESOLVED that Common Council assent to the
proposed Douglas Deuville and Mary Lou Splude Subdivision and any necessary public
utility easements.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.3 Lotissement et servitude aux fins de services publics situes au
36, chemin Land
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller White
RESOLU que Ie conseil communal accorde son
assentiment au lotissement << Douglas Deuville et Mary Lou Splude >> propose ainsi qu'a
toute servitude necessaire aux fins de services publics.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9.4 Parking Commission - Request to Present Strategic Parking Plan
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from Richard Smith,
General Manager of the Saint John Parking Commission requesting to appear before
Common Council on January 31,2005 to make a presentation and outline the
information provided in the Strategic Parking Plan - Phase I be referred to the Common
Clerk to schedule a presentation as requested.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.4 Demande presentee par la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John
visant a presenter son plan strategique relatif au stationnement
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Richard Smith,
directeur general de la Commission sur Ie stationnement de Saint John, visant a se
presenter devant Ie conseil communal Ie 31 janvier 2005, afin de resumer I'information
contenue dans Ie plan strategique relatif au stationnement, phase I, so it transmise au
greffier communal aux fins d'inscription de ladite presentation a I'ordre du jour.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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3.1 Public Hearing on Dangerous and Unsightly Property - 382 Milford Rd.
Referring to his submitted report, the Commissioner of Buildings and Inspections
Services updated Council on the history and state of a property at 382 Milford Rd.
The Mayor called for members of the public to respond to the Commissioner's
presentation, with no one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that:
WHEREAS the records in the Saint John County Registry Office show the late George
B. Green to be the registered owner of the property (herein referred to as "the Green
property") that is located at 382 Milford Road, Saint John, N.B., and has Service New
Brunswick property identifier number (PID) 404368 and is described in the schedule "A"
that was submitted. The PLANET parcel information report that was submitted as
schedule "B" showed George B. Green as lessee and Francis S. Scovil as owner. The
location of the Green property is shown on the PLANET map that was submitted as
Schedule "C".
AND WHEREAS the Green property is located in an area mentioned in the by-law
entitled "A By-Law Respecting Dangerous Or Unsightly Premises In The City of Saint
John". The said by-law provides that sections 190.01 to 190.07 of the Municipalities Act
shall apply to the entire area comprising The City of Saint John. A copy of the by-law
was submitted as schedule "D".
AND WHEREAS sections 190.01 (2) and 190.01 (1) of the Municipalities Act state:
"190.01 (2) No person shall permit a building or structure owned or occupied by
him or her to become a hazard to the safety of the public by reason of
dilapidation or unsoundness of structural strength"
190.01 (1) No person shall permit premises owned or occupied by him or her to
be unsightly by permitting to remain on any part of such premises
(a) any ashes, junk, rubbish or refuse,
(b) an accumulation of wood shavings, paper, sawdust or other residue of
production or construction,
(c) a derelict vehicle, equipment or machinery or the body or any part of a
vehicle, equipment or machinery, or
(d) a dilapidated building.
AND WHEREAS there is located on the Green property a two storey wood frame
building (herein referred to as "the Green building") which is unsightly and a hazard to
the safety of the public, including trespassers and such emergency personnel as fire
fighters and police officers who may be required to enter the building in the course of
their duties, by reason of dilapidation and unsoundness of structural strength, in
particular:
. There is no artificial light in the building.
. The yards are littered with pieces of wood and debris.
. The floor at the ground floor level is littered with glass and other debris.
. A portion of the roof and of the wall of the rear ell has become so
deteriorated that they have collapsed.
. Some windows are open with glass either broken or missing.
. Chimney bricks are loose.
. The front foundation sill in the area of the right side front door is severly
deteriorated, affecting the structural integrity of the building.
. The foundation has settled to the point where ground moisture is entering
the building.
. The corner boards and board sheathing at the rear of the building have
rotted.
. At the rear there is a considerable amount of rotten material that remains
from a deck that either collapsed or was removed.
The condition of the Green property is shown in the photographs that were submitted as
schedule "E", and the condition is described in the inspection report of Mr. David
Crawford, P. Eng., Deputy Building Inspector, that is dated September 10,2004, and
was submitted as schedule "F". Comments from the Saint John Fire Department were
submitted as schedule "G" and comments from the Saint John Police Force were
submitted as schedule "H".
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AND WHEREAS, after having considered (a) the aforesaid inspection report of Mr.
David Crawford, P. Eng., (b) the report by the City Manager and others that is dated
January 10, 2005, (c) the comments from Chief Robert Simonds of the Saint John Fire
Department, (d) the comments from Assistant Deputy Chief Brian Fillmore of the Saint
John Police Force, and (e) the oral report of Mr. William Edwards, P. Eng., who is the
Building Inspector for The City of Saint John, we find that the Green building and
property are, contrary to the by-law, in a condition that is unsightly and hazardous to the
safety of the public.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Estate of the late George B. Green is required to immediately
secure the Green building and keep it secured against unauthorized entry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Building Inspector is appointed to issue and serve
upon the Estate of the late George B. Green a notice in accordance with subsection
190.01 (3) of the Municipalities Act. The notice shall require the Estate of the late George
B. Green to, within fifteen days, either:
(1) Carry out the work described in the aforesaid inspection report of David
Crawford as being needed to remedy the hazardous and unsightly condition of
the Green building and property, or
(2) Demolish the Green building and remove all of the debris from the Green
property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event that the Estate of the late George B.
Green does not comply with the notice, then Mr. William Edwards is directed to apply to
the Court of Queen's Bench of New Brunswick for an Order that would (a) require the
Estate of the late George B. Green to, within 15 days or such other time as the Court
may consider appropriate, remedy the dangerous and unsightly condition of the Green
building by either demolishing it and removing the debris from the Green property or by
carrying out the aforesaid work; and would (b) authorize The City of Saint John to cause
the Green building to be demolished and the debris removed at the expense of the
Estate of the late George B. Green in the event that the Estate of the late George B.
Green does not comply with the Order. Mr. William Edwards is authorized to issue the
certificates provided for in section 190.01 of the Municipalities Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Solicitor and his designate are hereby
authorized to file and/or register any documentation and to carry on any legal
proceedings that they consider to be required with respect to this matter.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3.1 Audience publique relative a la propriete dangereuse et inesthetique situee
au 382, chemin Milford
Se reportant au rapport presente, Ie commissaire aux services d'inspection et des
batiments met a jour Ie conseil sur I'historique et I'etat de la propriete situee au
382, chemin Milford.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opinion quant au sujet souleve par Ie
commissaire, mais personne ne prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU :
A TTENDU que les registres du bureau de I'enregistrement pour Ie comte de Saint John
nomment feu George B. Green comme proprietaire du bien-fonds (ci-apres appele la
<< propriete Green >>), situe au 382, chemin Milford dans The City of Saint John, province
du Nouveau-Brunswick, portant Ie NID 404368 et decrite plus particulierement a
I'annexe << A >> presentee. Le rapport d'information SYSCAN, presente a I'annexe << B >>
indique George B. Green en tant que locataire et Francis S. Scovil, proprietaire.
L'emplacement de la propriete Green est indiquee sur la carte SYSCAN presentee
comme annexe << C >>;
ET A TTENDU que la propriete Green est situee dans une region mentionnee dans
1'<< Arrete concernant les batiments inesthetiques ou dangereux dans The City of Saint
John >>. Ledit arrete prevoit que les articles 190.01 a 190.07 de la Loi surles
municipalites s'appliquent a I'ensemble de la region de The City of Saint John. Une
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copie de I'arrete est jointe comme annexe << D >>.
ET ATTENDU que les paragraphes 190.01(2) et 190.01(1) de la Loi surles municipalites
se lisent comme suit:
<<190.01 (2) Nul ne do it tolerer qu'un batiment ou une construction qu'il possede
ou occupe deviennent dangereux pour la securite du public du fait de leur
delabrement ou de leur manque de solidite. >>
190.01 (1) Nul de do it tolerer que soient inesthetiques des lieux qu'il possede
ou qu'il occupe en permettant la presence en un endroit quelconque de ces lieux,
a) de cendres, de ferraille, de detritus ou de dechets,
b) d'une accumulation de frisures de bois, de papier, de sciure ou d'autre residu
de fabrication ou de construction,
c) d'une epave d'automobile, de I'equipement ou des machines ou de la
carrosserie ou toutes pieces d'automobiles, d'equipements ou de machines, ou
d) d'un batiment delabre. >>
ET A TTENDU qu'il existe sur la propriete Green un batiment de deux etages a ossature
de bois (ci-apres appele Ie << batiment Green >>) qui est inesthetique et pose un danger a
la securite du public, y compris les intrus, et les employes des services d'urgence, tels
que les pompiers et les agents de police qui pourraient etre appeles a entrer dans Ie
batiment en fonction de leurs devoirs, en raison de I'etat delabre et du manque de
solidite et, plus particulierement des conditions suivantes :
. il n'y a aucun eclairage artificiel a I'interieur du batiment;
. la cour est remplie de frisures de bois et de detritus;
. Ie plancher du rez-de-chaussee est couvert de morceaux de vitres et
d'autres detritus;
. certaines parties du toit et du mur de I'annexe arriere sont tellement
deteriorees qu'elles se sont effondrees;
. certaines fenetres sont ouvertes et la vitre est so it cassee ou manquante;
. les briques de la cheminee sont branlantes;
. Ie seuil de la fondation frontale dans la region de la porte droite est
extremement deteriore et touche I'integrite structurale du batiment;
. la fondation s'est enfoncee a un point tel que I'eau dans Ie sol penetre Ie
batiment;
. les planches cornieres et les panneaux de gypse a I'arriere du batiment
sont pourris;
. a I'arriere, il y a une quantite importante de materiel pourri provenant
d'une terrasse qui s'est effondree ou a ete enlevee;
L'etat de la propriete Green est montre sur les photographies presentees comme
annexe << E >> et I'etat est decrit dans Ie rapport d'inspection redige par M. David
Crawford, Ing., inspecteur des batiments adjoint, en date du 10 septembre 2004, et
presente comme annexe << F >>. Les commentaires du Service d'incendie de Saint John
sont presentes a I'annexe << F >> et les commentaires du Corps de police de Saint John
sont presentes a I'annexe << H >>.
ET A TTENDU qu'apres avoir procede a I'etude a) du rapport d'inspection susmentionne
redige par M. David Crawford, Ing., b) du rapport redige par Ie directeur general et
autres en date du 10 janvier 2005, c) des commentaires formules par Ie chef Robert
Simonds, du Service d'incendie de Saint John, d) des commentaires formules par Brian
Fillmore, chef adjoint du corps de police de Saint John et, e) du rapport oral presente par
M. William Edwards, Ing., inspecteur des batiments de The City of Saint John, nous
concluons que Ie batiment et la propriete Green contreviennent a I'arrete, vu leur etat
inesthetique et dangereux pour la securite publique.
IL EST RESOLU que la succession de feu George B. Green do it immediatement rendre
securitaire Ie batiment et Ie maintenir en securite contre toute entree interdite.
IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU que I'inspecteur des batiments est nom me afin de delivrer et
de signifier a la succession de feu George B. Green, un avis en vertu de I'alinea
190.01 (3) de la Loi sur les municipalites. Ledit avis impose a la succession de feu
George B. Green, dans un delai de quinze jours, de proceder comme suit:
(1) so it d'executer les travaux, decrits au rapport d'inspection susmentionne,
redige par David Crawford, necessaires afin de remedier a I'etat dangereux et
inesthetique du batiment et de la propriete Green;
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(2) so it de demolir Ie batiment Green et d'enlever tous les dechets de la
propriete Green.
IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU qu'advenant Ie cas ou la succession de feu George B. Green
refuse de se conformer audit avis, M. William Edwards est alors charge de presenter
une demande devant la Cour du Banc de la Reine du Nouveau-Brunswick en obtention
d'une ordonnance stipulant que a) la succession de feu George B. Green do it, dans un
delai de 15 jours ou dans un delai que la cour estime adequat, remedier a I'etat
dangereux et inesthetique du batiment Green so it en Ie demolissant et en enlevant les
dechets de la propriete Green, soit en executant les travaux susmentionnes; et b) The
City of Saint John soit autorisee a proceder a la demolition du batiment Green et a
I'enlevement des dechets, aux frais de la succession de feu George B. Green, advenant
que la succession de feu George B. Green refuse de se conformer a I'ordonnance.
M. William Edwards est autorise a delivrer les certificats vises par I'article 190.01 de la
Loi sur les municipalites.
IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU que I'avocat municipal ou son representant est par les
presentes autorise a deposer ou a enregistrer toute documentation necessaire et a
intenter toute procedure judiciaire qu'il considere necessaire relativement a cette affaire.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.1 Saint John Salvage Corps and Fire Police
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that as requested by Captain Harold
Mayes of the Saint John Salvage Corps and Fire Police, Donald Cullins, George
Stackhouse and Mike Ryan be sworn in as Officers of the Saint John Salvage Corps.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.1 Corps de sauvetage et de policiers-pompiers de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU qu'a la demande du Capitaine Harold
Mayes du service de sauvetage et de policiers-pompiers, Donald Cullins, George
Stackhouse et Mike Ryan soient assermentes en tant qu'agents du corps de sauvetage
de Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.2 Letter from Philip Massey Regarding Taxes
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the letter from Philip Massey
offering suggestions to Council, be received and filed for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10.2 Lettre rec;ue de Philip Massey relative aux imp6ts
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que la lettre reyue de Philip Massey
offrant au conseil certaines suggestions, so it acceptee et classee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Adiournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Cloture de la reunion
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 19 h 30.
Common Clerk/greffier communal