2008-12-22_Minutes--Procès-verbal
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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL - DECEMBER 22,2008 5:00 P.M.
present
Ivan Court, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan, and Titus
- and -
T. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans,
Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; P. Groody,
Commissioner of Municipal Operations; K. Forrest,
Commissioner of Planning and Development; A. Poffenroth,
Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; A.
Beckett, Deputy City Manager; D.Cooper Police Sergeant; M.
Gillen, Deputy Fire Chief, B. Morrison, Commissioner of Leisure
Services; E. Gormley, Common Clerk and J. Taylor, Assistant
Common Clerk.
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008 A 17 H
Sont presents :
Ivan Court, maire
Ie maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus
et
T. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avo cat municipal;
G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier; P. Groody,
commissaire aux operations municipales; K. Forrest,
commissaire a I'urbanisme et au developpement; A. Poffenroth,
commissaire adjoint aux services d'inspection et des batiments;
A. Beckett, directeur general adjoint; D. Cooper, sergent de
police; M. Gillan, chef adjoint du service d'incendie; B. Morrison,
commissaire aux services des loisirs; ainsi que E. Gormley,
greffiere communale et J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint.
1. Call To Order - Prayer
Mayor Court called the meeting to order.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire Court.
1. Recommended Appointments to Committees
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that item 1. Recommended
Appointments to Committees which was scheduled for Committee of the Whole closed
session be added to the Regular session of Council as item 13.6.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Assistant Pastor Jerry Chaisson of Full Gospel Assembly offered the opening prayer.
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1. Nominations recommandees aux comites
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Killen
RESOLU que Ie point 1. Nominations
recommandees aux comites, qui devait etre presente a la reunion privee du comite
plenier soit ajoute a I'ordre du jour de la seance ordinaire du conseil sous Ie point 13.6.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le pasteur Jerry Chaisson de la Full Gospel Assembly recite la priere d'ouverture.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on December 8, 2008, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Mott
RESOLU que Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du
conseil communal tenue Ie 8 decembre 2008 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with the addition of 3.1 Filing of Judgments for Costs - Pension v. John
Ferguson; 13.6 Appointments to Committees, and 11.4(a) Letter from Karen Kincade
Regarding Citizens with Disabilities.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Snook
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion
soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout du point 3.1, Depot des jugements pour les depens -
Retraite c. John Ferguson; sous Ie point 13.6 Nominations aux comites; et I'ajout du
point 11.4 a) Lettre de Karen Kincade au sujet des citoyens ayant des handicaps.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3.1 Filing of Judgments for Costs - Pension v. John Ferguson
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the letter from Mayor Court
entitled Re: Filing of Judgments for Costs - Pension v. John Ferguson be received for
information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3.1 Depot des jugements pour les depens - Retraite c. John Ferguson
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la lettre du maire Court intitulee :
Depot des jugements pour les depens - Retraite c. John Ferguson, soit acceptee a titre
informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Deputy Mayor Chase declared a conflict of Interest with agenda item 5.7 Historic Places
Initiative Canadian Register of Historic Places.
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
Le maire suppleant Chase declare qu'il est en situation de conflit d'interets avec Ie
point 5.7, Initiative des lieux historiques relative au Repertoire canadien des lieux
historiques.
5. Consent Agenda
(Deputy Mayor Chase withdrew from the meeting)
5.1 That the report from Enterprise Saint John dated December 5, 2008 entitled 2009
Operating Funding Request be referred to budget deliberations.
5.2 That the report from Enterprise Saint John dated December 15, 2008 entitled
Saint John Trade and Convention Centre Renovation and Expansion Request be
received for information.
5.3 That the following resolution be adopted:
Whereas the 2009 budgets for The City of Saint John have not been approved;
And Whereas there are some day to day matters controlled by the general approval of
the budget;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Manager be authorized to approve purchases
up to the value of $25,000 where provision for same is normally contained in the budget
which has not been approved;
And be it further resolved that the Treasurer be authorized to disburse funds related to
expenditures related to pre-existing contractual agreements and to commissions and
organizations which, in his opinion, would ensure the continued economic and efficient
day-to-day operations of these commissions and organizations during this period.
5.4 That Common Council approve the purchase of 7 handheld ticket writers, 7
printers, the software program and the first year of software support and maintenance for
a total cost of $55,674 plus applicable taxes.
5.5 That as recommended by the City Manager, the City enter into an agreement
with Fortis Properties Corporation for the maintenance and security of the Chipman Hill
and City Market pedways on the terms and conditions and in the form as submitted to
the City Manager's report dated December 18, 2008 addressed to Common Council in
this matter, and further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
agreement.
5.6 That Common Council authorize the extension of the agreement to draw water
from the Musquash Watershed in accordance with the submitted report entitled Renewal
of Water Supply Agreement - Musquash Watershed; and further, that the Mayor and
Common Clerk sign the appropriate documents.
5.7 That the contract for Phase 4 - Awareness project for the Canadian Register of
Historic Places be awarded to Joanne Claus, Communications Consultant, for up to
$20,000.00, and further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
necessary contract documents.
5.8 That The City of Saint John reject the proposals submitted by Ellerdale
Properties Limited and Commercial Properties Limited for the property located at civic
#60 Canterbury Street, also identified as PID Number 8979, pursuant to a proposal call
issued by Common Council on September 15, 2008; and direct staff to continue
discussions with the proponents and report back to Common Council.
5.9 That Common Council authorize advertisement and set a public hearing date at
7:00 p.m. on Heritage day, February 16, 2009 in the council chamber, for consideration
of the proposed amendment to the Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By-Law.
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5.10 That the report from the Saint John Port Authority dated December 16, 2008 be
referred to the Nominating Committee.
5.11 That Common Council approve the proposed settlement between The City of
Saint John and LHMD Adventures as contained in the submitted letter dated December
11, 2008 entitled LMHD Adventures - License Agreement - Rockwood Park, and that
the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documentation
provided by the Legal Department.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgens
voting nay.
(Deputy Mayor Chase re-entered the meeting)
5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
(Le maire suppleant Chase quitte la reunion.)
5.1 Que Ie rapport d'Enterprise Saint John date du 5 decembre 2008 intitule
Demande de fonds d'exploitation 2009 soit soumis aux deliberations budgetaires.
5.2 Que Ie rapport d'Enterprise Saint John date du 15 decembre 2008 intitule
Demande d'agrandissement et de renovation du Saint John Trade and Convention
Centre soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.3 Que la resolution suivante soit adoptee:
Attendu que les budgets de The City of Saint John pour I'annee 2009 n'ont pas ete
approuves;
Et attendu que certaines affaires quotidiennes dependent de I'approbation generale du
budget;
En consequence, il est resolu que Ie directeur general soit autorise a approuver les
acquisitions d'une valeur maximale de 25 000 $ lorsqu'une telle disposition existe
normalement dans Ie budget non approuve;
Et qu'il soit de plus resolu que Ie tresorier soit autorise a verser des sommes, pendant
ladite periode, pour acquitter les depenses prevues en vertu d'engagements
contractuels anterieurs, et aux commissions et aux organisations qui, a son avis, veillent
quotidiennement a leur fonctionnement economique et efficace continuo
5.4 Que Ie conseil communal approuve I'achat de 7 carnets de contraventions
electroniques, 7 imprimantes, Ie programme logiciel et la premiere annee de soutien et
de maintenance pour un coat total de 55 674 $, taxes en sus.
5.5 Que, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, la Ville signe une entente avec
Fortis Properties Corporation pour assurer I'entretien et la securite des reseaux
pietonniers de Chipman Hill et de City Market selon les conditions et modalites ainsi que
Ie modele presentes dans Ie rapport du directeur general date du 18 decembre 2008
adresse au conseil communal dans cette affaire, et que Ie maire et la greffiere
communale soient autorises a executer I'entente.
5.6 Que Ie conseil communal autorise la prorogation de la convention
d'approvisionnement en eau potable puisee dans Ie bassin versant Musquash
conformement au rapport depose intitule Reconduction de la convention
d'approvisionnement en eau relative au bassin versant Musquash; et que Ie maire et la
greffiere communale signent les documents pertinents.
5.7 Que Ie contrat relatif a la phase 4 - Projet de sensibilisation pour Ie Repertoire
canadien des lieux historiques soit accorde a Joanne Claus, consultante en
communications, jusqu'a concurrence de 20 000 $ et que Ie maire et la greffiere
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communale soient autorises a executer les documents contractuels necessaires.
5.8 Que The City of Saint John rejette les propositions presentees par Ellerdale
Properties Limited et Commercial Properties Limited pour Ie bien-fonds situe au numero
de voirie 60, rue Canterbury, aussi designe sous Ie NID 8979, conformement a un appel
de propositions emis par Ie conseil communal Ie 15 septembre 2008 et qu'elle ordonne
au personnel de poursuivre les discussions avec les promoteurs et de presenter un
rapport au conseil communal.
5.9 Que Ie conseil communal autorise la publication d'avis et fixe la date d'une
audience publique Ie 16 fevrier 2009, Fete du patrimoine, a 19 h dans la salle du conseil,
afin d'examiner Ie projet de modification de I'arrete relatif aux aires de conservation du
patrimoine de Saint John.
5.10 Que Ie rapport de l'Administration portuaire de Saint John date du
16 decembre 2008 soit renvoye au Comite des candidatures.
5.11 Que Ie conseil communal approuve Ie reglement propose intervenu entre
The City of Saint John et LHMD Adventures tel qu'il est decrit dans la lettre presentee Ie
11 decembre 2008 intitulee LMHD Adventures - Contrat de licence - Parc Rockwood, et
que Ie maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a executer les documents
necessaires fournis par Ie service juridique.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que les recommandations formulees
relativement a chacun des points de la section Questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil soient adoptees.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee, Conseiller Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
(Le maire suppleant Chase est de nouveau present a la reunion.)
6. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events.
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
7. Proclamation
7. Proclamation
10. Consideration of By-laws
10.1 Public Presentation - Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 43-51 Golden
Grove Road
A Public Presentation was given for a proposed amendment to the Municipal
Development Plan which would re-designate on Schedule 2-A of the Plan, from Low
Density Residential to Service Corridor, a parcel of land with an area of approximately
2.9 acres, located at 43-51 Golden Grove Road, also identified as being PID Numbers
55027510,00300129,00299008,55173033, and 00301986.
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Presentation publique relative au projet de modification du plan municipal
visant Ie 43-51, chemin Golden Grove
Une presentation publique est donnee relativement au projet de modification du plan
d'amenagement municipal visant a modifier la classification sur I'annexe 2-A du plan
d'amenagement municipal, pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de faible densite a
zone de corridor de service, une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie approximative de
2,9 hectares, situee au 43-51, chemin Golden Grove, et inscrite sous les NID 55027510,
00300129, 00299008, 55173033 et 00301986.
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11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Senior Manager's Report on Employee Supervison and Evaluation
Practices (Councillor Sullivan)
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Senior Managers (The City
Manager, Commissioner of Finance, Common Clerk, and City Solicitor) prepare a report
on the current employee supervision and evaluation practices in their departments which
are to include either an endorsement from the manager of the current system or
recommendations for the implementation of an appropriate system to ensure the
corporation is performing in an effective and efficient manner; and further, the 4 reports
may be presented separately and shall be presented to Council no later than June 1,
2009.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Rapport du directeur principal sur les pratiques de supervision et
d'evaluation des employes (conseiller Sullivan)
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Snook
RESOLU que les directeurs principaux (directeur
general, commissaire aux finances, greffiere communale et avo cat municipal) preparent
un rapport sur les pratiques actuelles de supervision et d'evaluation des employes dans
leurs services, lesquelles doivent comprendre un appui du directeur du systeme actuel
ou des recommandations visant la mise en reuvre d'un systeme pertinent pour assurer
un rendement efficace et adequat de la corporation; en outre, les 4 rapports peuvent
etre presentes separement et seront remis au conseil au plus tard Ie 1 er juin 2009.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8. Delegations/Presentations
Referring to a submitted presentation, Sarah Stashick, President of the Board of
Directors of the Saint John Animal Rescue League, updated Council with respect to
various services offered by the Animal Rescue League and also made a funding request
from The City of Saint John on behalf of the organization.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council suspend item
10.7 of Council's procedural by-law for this item.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the 2009 budget request from the
Saint John Animal Rescue League be referred to budget deliberations.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8. Delegations et presentations
Faisant reference a une presentation, Sarah Stashick, presidente du conseil
d'administration de la Coalition secours animal Saint John, met Ie conseil au courant des
divers services offerts par la Coalition et presente une demande de financement a
The City of Saint John au nom de son organisation.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que Ie conseil communal suspende Ie
point 10.7 de I'arrete du Conseil relatif au reglement interieur.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que la demande budgetaire 2009 de la
Coalition secours animal Saint John soit soumise aux deliberations budgetaires.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.2 Electronic Tendering Process (Councillor Sullivan)
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the City Manager report to
Council on the possibility of incorporating an electronic tendering process for The City of
Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Processus d'appel d'offres electronique (conseiller Sullivan)
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que Ie directeur general presente
un rapport au conseil sur la possibilite d'incorporer un processus d'appel d'offres
electronique pour The City of Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 Councillor Information Requests (Councillor Sullivan)
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that City Staff will provide
information to individual Councillors upon request.
Councillor Farren remarked that in a recent open session of Council he requested that
the City Solicitor provide him with a copy of the Municipalities Act and that the
information was not provided to him. To which the City Solicitor responded that he did
not recall such a request from Councillor Farren.
The City Solicitor noted that often he will provide information to individual Councillors
that is easily accessible; however, Mr. Nugent remarked that if he is providing a legal
opinion it must be provided at the request of Council as a whole and not individual
Councillors.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that item 11.3 of the agenda,
Councillor Information Request (Councillor Sullivan), be tabled to allow for verification of
the records.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.3 Demande de renseignements de la part des conseillers (conseiller Sullivan)
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
RESOLU que Ie personnel municipal offre
sur demande de I'information a chacun des conseillers.
Le conseiller Farren fait remarquer que dans une seance ouverte recente du conseil, il a
demande que I'avocat municipallui remette une copie de la Loi sur les municipalites et
que I'information ne lui avait pas ete fournie. L'avocat municipallui a repondu qu'il ne se
souvenait pas d'avoir rec;u une demande de la part du conseiller Farren.
L'avocat municipal indique qu'il procure souvent de I'information facilement accessible
aux conseillers a titre individuel. Cependant, M. Nugent ajoute que s'il emet un avis
juridique, ille fait a la demande du conseil dans son ensemble et non des conseillers a
titre individuel.
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Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que Ie point 11.3 de I'ordre du
jour, Demande de renseignements de la part des conseillers (conseiller Sullivan), soit
reporte pour permettre la verification des dossiers.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1 (a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 11-25 Sewell St & 96-124 Station St
9.1 (b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel
of land located at 11-25 Sewell Street and 96-124 Station Street having an area of
approximately 3,800 square metres, also identified as PID Numbers 00039826,
00039818,00038612,00039792,55020010, 00038745, 00038752, 00038760 and
00038778, from "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential and "1-1" Light Industrial to "B-
2" General Business.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its December 16, 2008
meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend the application to re-zone
parcels of land located at 11-25 Sewell Street and 96-124 Station Street as described
above.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one
presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with Kevin
Harris stating that he was in agreement with the staff report and recommendation.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law
to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 11-25
Sewell Street and 96-124 Station Street having an area of approximately 3,800 square
metres, also identified as PID Numbers 00039826,00039818,00038612,00039792,
55020010, 00038745, 00038752, 00038760 and 00038778, from "RM-1" Three Storey
Multiple Residential and "1-1" Light Industrial to "B-2" General Business, be read a first
time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the
City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councilor Killen
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law
to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 11-25
Sewell Street and 96-124 Station Street having an area of approximately 3,800 square
metres, also identified as PID Numbers 00039826,00039818,00038612,00039792,
55020010, 00038745, 00038752, 00038760 and 00038778, from "RM-1" Three Storey
Multiple Residential and "1-1" Light Industrial to "B-2" General Business, be read a
second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of
the City of Saint John".
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9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1 a) Projet de modification de l'Arrete de zonage visant les 11-25, rue Sewell et
les 96-124, rue Station
9.1 b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant Ie rezonage
Le greffier communal adjoint indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en vue du
rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 3 800 metres carres situee
au 11-25, rue Sewell, et au 96-124, rue Station, inscrite sous les NID 00039826,
00039818,00038612,00039792,55020010, 00038745, 00038752, 00038760et
00038778, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle d'immeubles a logements
multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >> et de zone d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a zone
commerciale generale << B-2 >>.
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire
du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie lors de la seance du
16 decembre 2008, a laquelle Ie Comite a decide de recommander I'approbation de la
demande de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 11-25, rue Sewell, et au
96-124, rue Station, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus.
Le maire invite Ie public a se prononcer contre Ie rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a se prononcer en faveur du rezonage et Kevin Harris indique
qu'il est d'accord avec Ie rapport et la recommandation du personnel.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Killen
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete
modifiant l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >> modifiant I'annexe A, plan de
zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
d'une superficie d'environ 3 800 metres carres situee au 11-25, rue Sewell, et au
96-124, rue Station, inscrite sous les NID 00039826, 00039818, 00038612, 00039792,
55020010, 00038745, 00038752, 00038760 et 00038778, afin de la faire passer de zone
residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >> et de zone
d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, 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 l'Arrete de zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Killen
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete
modifiant l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >> modifiant I'annexe A, plan de
zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
d'une superficie d'environ 3 800 metres carres situee au 11-25, rue Sewell, et au
96-124, rue Station, inscrite sous les NID 00039826, 00039818, 00038612, 00039792,
55020010, 00038745, 00038752, 00038760 et 00038778, afin de la faire passer de zone
residentielle d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois etages << RM-1 >> et de zone
d'industrie legere << 1-1 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>, 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 l'Arrete de zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
9.2(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 2797 Loch Lomond Rd
9.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel
of land located at 2797 Loch Lomond Road, having an area of approximately 12
hectares, also identified as being a portion of PID number 00326223, from "RS-1" One
and Two Family Suburban Residential to "RR" One Family Rural Residential.
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Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its December 16, 2008
meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend the application to re-zone a
parcel of land located at 2797 Loch Lomond Road as described above.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one
presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with Gerry
Roberts, Kierstead Quigley and Roberts, and Joe Mallette each stating that they were in
agreement with the staff report and recommendation.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law
to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A",the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 2797
Loch Lomond Road, having an area of approximately 12 hectares, also identified as
being a portion of PID number 00326223, from "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban
Residential to "RR" One Family Rural Residential, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the
City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councilor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law
to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the
Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 2797 Loch
Lomond Road, having an area of approximately 12 hectares, also identified as being a
portion of PID number 00326223, from "RS-1" One and Two Family Suburban
Residential to "RR" One Family Rural Residential, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of
the City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councilor McGuire
RESOLVED that;
1) Common Council assent to the proposed Land for Public Purposes dedication having
an area of approximately 1.14 hectares (2.8 acres); and
2) Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of a City/Developer
Subdivision Agreement(s) to ensure provision of the required work, including detailed
street and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City Engineer or his designate.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
9.2a) Modification de l'Arrete de zonage relative au 2797, chemin Loch Lomond
9.2b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant Ie rezonage
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au
rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 12 hectares situee au
2797, chemin Loch Lomond, inscrite en partie sous Ie NID 00326223 afin de la faire
passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
<< RS-1 >> a zone residentielle rurale - habitations unifamiliales << RR >>.
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire
du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie lors de la seance du
16 decembre 2008, a laquelle Ie Comite a decide de recommander I'approbation de la
demande de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 2797, chemin Loch Lomond,
telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus.
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Le maire invite Ie public a se prononcer contre Ie rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui en faveur du rezonage.
Gerry Roberts, de Kierstead Quigley et Roberts, et Joe Mallette indiquent tous les deux
qu'ils sont en accord avec Ie rapport et la recommandation du personnel.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete
modifiant l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant I'annexe A, plan de
zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
situee au 2797, chemin Loch Lomond, d'une superficie approximative de 12 hectares,
inscrite en partie sous Ie NID 00326223, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de
banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >> a zone residentielle rurale -
habitations unifamiliales << RR >>, 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 l'Arrete de zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete
modifiant l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant I'annexe A, plan de
zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
situee au 2797, chemin Loch Lomond, d'une superficie approximative de 12 hectares,
inscrite en partie sous Ie NID 00326223, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle de
banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >> a zone residentielle rurale -
habitations unifamiliales << RR >>, 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 l'Arrete de zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que:
1) Ie conseil communal approuve I'affectation d'un terrain d'utilite publique propose
d'une superficie d'environ 1,14 hectare (2,8 acres) et
2) qu'il autorise la redaction et la signature de contrats de lotissement entre la Ville et Ie
promoteur afin de permettre I'execution des travaux requis, notamment en ce qui
concerne I'elaboration de plans de drainage detailles soumis a I'approbation de
I'ingenieur municipal en chef ou son representant.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
9.3(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 1030 Dever Rd
9.3(b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Rezoning
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel
of land located at 1030 Dever Road, having an area of approximately 1.3 hectares, also
identified as PID Numbers 00398693 and 55085641, from "R-1A" One Family
Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its December 16, 2008
meeting at which the Committee decided to recommend the application to re-zone a
parcel of land located at 1030 Dever Road as described above.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the re-zoning with no one
presenting.
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The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the re-zoning with no
one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the Zoning
Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 1030 Dever
Road, having an area of approximately 1.3 hectares, also identified as PID Numbers
00398693 and 55085641, from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "R-2" One and Two
Family Residential, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of the
City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councilor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John" amending Schedule "A", the Zoning
Map of The City of Saint John, by re-zoning a parcel of land located at 1030 Dever
Road, having an area of approximately 1.3 hectares, also identified as PID Numbers
00398693 and 55085641, from "R-1A" One Family Residential to "R-2" One and Two
Family Residential, be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of
the City of Saint John".
9.3a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant Ie 1030, chemin Dever
9.3b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant Ie rezonage
La greffiere communale indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a la
modification de I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, en procedant au
rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1,3 hectare situee au
1030, chemin Dever, inscrite sous les NID 00398693 et 55085641 afin de la faire passer
de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1A >> a zone residentielle -
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>.
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire
du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie lors de la seance du
16 decembre 2008, a laquelle Ie Comite a decide de recommander I'approbation de la
demande de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 1030, chemin Dever, telle
qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus.
Le maire invite Ie public a se prononcer contre Ie rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui quant au rezonage, mais personne ne
prend la parole.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de
The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
1030, chemin Dever, d'une superficie approximative de 1,3 hectare, inscrite sous les
N I D 00398693 et 55085641, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales << R-1A >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
<< R-2 >>, 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 l'Arrete de zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
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Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant
l'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John >>, modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de
The City of Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
1030, chemin Dever, d'une superficie approximative de 1,3 hectare, inscrite sous les
N I D 00398693 et 55085641, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales << R-1A >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
<< R-2 >>, 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 l'Arrete de zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
11.4 Serving Those with Disabilities (Councillor Mott)
On motion of Councillor Mott
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the submitted letter from Karen
Kincade dated October 21, 2008 be formally referred to the Ability Advisory Board for a
full and comprehensive report on all of the various topics; and further, that upon request,
City staff provide the necessary support to the Advisory Committee; and finally, that the
City Manager include in the proposed 2009 Operating Budget, to be considered by
Council in January, an increase in the allocation of funds to the Ability Advisory
Committee in order to allow the Committee to properly carry out this task.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.4 Services adresses aux personnes handicapees (conseiller Mott)
Proposition du conseiller Mott
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Snook
RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Karen Kincade
datee du 21 octobre 2008 soit officiellement transmise au Comite consultatif sur les
personnes handicapees du conseil afin d'obtenir un rapport complet et exhaustif sur tous
les divers sujets; et que Ie personnel municipal offre sur demande Ie soutien necessaire
au Comite consultatif et, enfin, que Ie directeur general inclut dans Ie budget
d'exploitation de 2009 propose, lequel sera etudie par Ie conseil en janvier, une hausse
de I'allocation des fonds au Comite consultatif sur les personnes handicapees pour que
cette tache soit correctement accomplie.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.5 Solid Waste Collection (Councillor Titus)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that the City Manager be directed to
prepare an analysis and recommendation on the contracting out of solid waste and
collection services.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Court voting
nay.
11.5 Collecte des dechets solides (conseiller Titus)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Killen
RESOLU que Ie directeur general soit charge de
preparer une analyse et une recommandation sur la sous-traitance des services de
collecte des dechets solides.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Le conseiller Court vote
contre la proposition.
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12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Centre of Excellence Water and Wastewater Technician Program
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Common Council endorse the
vision and realization of a two-year Water and Wastewater Technician Program, and
further reinforce the foundation of a Centre of Excellence in Water and Wastewater at
NBCC Saint John; and further, Common Council support the idea of establishing up to
five bursaries for graduates of Saint John high schools.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Centre d'excellence pour Ie programme offert aux techniciens des eaux et
des eaux usees
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que Ie conseil communal appuie la vision
et la realisation du programme de deux ans offert aux techniciens des eaux et des eaux
usees, qu'il encourage davantage la creation d'un Centre d'excellence pour la formation
en matiere d'eau et d'eaux usees au CCNB, campus de Saint John, et qu'il soutienne en
outre I'idee d'etablir jusqu'a cinq bourses d'etudes pour les diplomes des ecoles
secondaires de Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 Action Plan for Safe, Clean Drinking Water - Value Review
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Common Council authorize staff
to proceed with the process for engagement of value specialist consultants for the value
engineering review of planned water system improvements - An Action Plan for Safe,
Clean Drinking Water and, further, to engage William Hargrave of Hargrave & Company
to act as an advisor and expert resource to The City of Saint John.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Plan d'action pour la salubrite et la proprete de I'eau potable - Examen des
valeurs
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que Ie conseil communal autorise Ie
personnel a entamer Ie processus d'embauche des consultants specialises en
amelioration de la valeur pour effectuer I'examen technique de la valeur des
ameliorations prevues au reseau d'eau - Plan d'action pour la salubrite et la proprete de
I'eau potable et qu'il embauche en outre William Hargrave de Hargrave & Company pour
agir comme conseiller et ressource experte aupres de The City of Saint John.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.3 Infrastructure Funding Opportunities
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the Mayor and appropriate staff
meet with government officials in Ottawa on behalf of The City of Saint John to discuss
potential infrastructure funding as outlined in the submitted report dated December 17,
2008 entitled Infrastructure Funding Opportunities.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that Common Council adopt the
submitted report entitled City of Saint John Proposed Special Infrastructure Program
report as the basis for a City of Saint John request for special infrastructure funding
assistance from the Federal and/or Provincial Governments, and that a submission be
forwarded to the respective Federal and Provincial ministers under the signature of
Mayor Court, with follow-up by the Mayor and members of Common Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.3 Possibilites de financement de I'infrastructure
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que Ie maire et Ie personnel pertinent
rencontrent les fonctionnaires a Ottawa au nom de The City of Saint John afin de
discuter du financement potentiel des infrastructures tel qu'il est decrit dans Ie rapport
presente et date du 17 decembre 2008 intitule Possibilites de financement de
I'infrastructure.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Killen
RESOLU que Ie conseil communal adopte Ie
rapport intitule Programme special des infrastructures proposees de The City of
Saint John comme base de la demande municipale presentee aupres des
gouvernements federal ou provincial en vue d'obtenir une aide financiere speciale pour
financer les infrastructures et qu'une presentation soit acheminee aux ministres federal
et provincial respectifs portant la signature de maire Court, accompagnee d'un suivi
effectue par Ie maire et les membres du conseil communal.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.4 Vibrant Communities - Five Priority Neighbourhoods & Youth Planning
Sessions
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that The City of Saint John support the
Vibrant Communities priority neighbourhood planning sessions with a grant in the
amount of $9,000.00 from the 2008 Neighbourhood Stimulation Grant Program.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Communautes vivantes - Cinq quartiers prioritaires et seances de
planification pour les jeunes
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que The City of Saint John appuie les
seances de planification visant les communautes vivantes et les quartiers prioritaires en
accordant une subvention de 9 000 $ a partir du programme de subvention
d'encouragement au voisinage de 2008.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Finance Committee August 2008 Interim Financial Results
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the report entitled Finance
Committee August 2008 Interim Financial Results be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Bilan financier interimaire jusqu'au mois d'aout 2008 - Comite des finances
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que Ie rapport intitule Bilan financier
interimaire jusqu'au mois d'aoOt 2008 - Comite des finances soit accepte a titre
informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.2 Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Easement for The ONE
Change Inc. 51-59 Metcalf St.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Common Council assent to the
common municipal services and public utility easement as generally illustrated on the
submitted Rehabitat Inc. Subdivision tentative plan.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.2 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant la servitude aux fins de
The ONE Change Inc. situe au 51-59, rue Metcalf
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Snook
RESOLU que Ie conseil communal approuve les
services municipaux communs et la servitude aux fins d'utilite publique comme I'illustre
de maniere generale Ie plan provisoire de lotissement presente par Rehabitat Inc.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.3 Planning Advisory Committee Recommending White Rocks Road
Subdivison Plan
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that:
1. Common Council assent to a subdivision plan, in general accordance with the
submitted White Rocks Road subdivision tentative plan, including any necessary
municipal services and/or public utility easements; and
2. The Planning Advisory Committee accept the following street standards for White
Rocks Road as being satisfactory:
a) 23 metre (75.5 feet) wide public street right-of-way;
b) 9.2 metre (30 feet) wide paved asphalt surface;
c) concrete curbing along both sides;
d) in-ground water, storm and sanitary systems;
e) landscaped boulevard areas; and
f) no sidewalks.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.3 Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant I'approbation du projet de
lotissement White Rocks Road
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Snook
RESOLU que:
1. Ie conseil communal approuve Ie projet de lotissement conformement, de maniere
generale, au plan de lotissement provisoire White Rocks Road, y compris toutes les
servitudes aux fins de services municipaux et d'utilite publique;
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2. Ie comite consultatif d'urbanisme accepte les normes suivantes en matiere de rue
pour Ie projet de lotissement White Rocks Road comme etant satisfaisantes :
a) droit de passage dans une rue publique de 23 metres (75,5 pieds) de largeur;
b) revetement de sol en asphalte de 9,2 metres (30 pieds) de largeur;
c) bordures de beton Ie long des deux cotes;
d) reseaux d'eau, d'egouts sanitaires et pluviaux souterrains;
e) secteurs de boulevard paysages;
f) aucun trottoir.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.4 Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Eagle Subdivision Phase 1
at 1101 Grandview Ave
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that:
1. Common Council assent to one or more subdivision plans, in one or more phases, in
general accordance with the submitted Eagle Subdivision - Phase 1 plan illustrating a
new public street with approximately 37 serviced residential lots, as well as any
necessary municipal services and public utility easements; and
2. Common Council assent to a 1.42 hectare (3.51 acre) Land for Public Purposes
dedication, as generally illustrated on the submitted Eagle Subdivision - Phase "A" plan,
which would provide a credit of 1.29 hectares (3.19 acres) for any future phases of this
subdivision; and
3. Common Council authorize the preparation and execution of one or more
City/Developer subdivision agreements to ensure provision of the required work and
facilities, including detailed site and drainage plans for the approval of the Chief City
Engineer; and
4. Common Council authorize cost sharing outside of the limits of the proposed
subdivision in accordance with Section 26 of the Subdivision By-law.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.4 Recommandation du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme visant la phase 1 du
lotissement Eagle situe au 1101, avenue Grandview
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Snook
RESOLU que:
1. Ie conseil communal approuve Ie ou les plans de lotissement en une ou plusieurs
phases, conformement, de maniere generale, au plan provisoire de lotissement Eagle -
phase 1 delimitant une nouvelle rue publique qui comporte environ 37 lots residentiels
viabilises, de meme que toutes les servitudes necessaires aux fins de services
municipaux et d'utilite publique;
2. Ie conseil communal approuve I'affectation d'un terrain de 1,42 hectare (3,51 acres)
utilise a des fins publiques, comme Ie montre de maniere generale Ie plan de la phase A
du lotissement Eagle, qui prevoit un credit de 1,29 hectare (3,19 acres) pour les phases
futures de ce lotissement;
3. Ie conseil communal autorise la redaction et la signature d'un ou de plusieurs contrats
de lotissement entre la Ville et Ie promoteur afin de permettre I'execution des travaux
requis et la mise en place des installations necessaires, y compris I'elaboration de plans
de situation et de drainage detailles soumis a I'approbation de I'ingenieur municipal en
chef;
4. Ie conseil communal autorise Ie partage des coats au-dela des limites du projet de
lotissement, conformement a I'article 26 de I'arrete de lotissement.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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13.5 Performance Management Committee Recommending Engagement of Firm
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that Common Council engage the
Accounting firm of Ernst and Young to assist council with the development and
implementation of a comprehensive Performance Management System at estimated
cost of between $40,000 and $50,000 plus expenses for the positions that are appointed
and report directly to council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.5 Comite de gestion du rendement recommandant la nomination d'une
entreprise
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Snook
RESOLU que Ie conseil communal embauche Ie
cabinet comptable Ernst and Young pour aider Ie conseil avec I'elaboration et la mise en
reuvre d'un systeme complet de gestion du rendement au coat estimatif variant entre
40 000 $ et 50 000 $ plus les depenses pour les titulaires de poste nommes par Ie
conseil et relevant directement de lui.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13.6 Appointments to Committees
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that Council makes the following
appointments to committees:
Saint John Industrial Parks - To re-appoint William Leahy and Claude Mackinnon for
three year terms ending December 22, 2011.
Saint John Development Corp - As recommend by the Port Authority, appoint Stephen
Campbell as the Port's representative for a three year term ending December 22, 2011.
Planning Advisory Committee - To re-appoint Bernie Rogenbogen, and to appoint Sid
Lodhi and Colin Murray for three year terms ending December 31, 2011.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13.6 Nominations pour sieger aux comites
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
RESOLU que Ie conseil formule les
recommandations suivantes :
Saint John Industrial Parks [parcs industriels de Saint John] - la reconduction du mandat
de William Leahy et de Claude MacKinnon pour une periode trois ans se terminant Ie
22 decembre 2011.
Saint John Development Corp. - Comme il est recommande par l'Administration
portuaire de Saint John, la nomination de Stephen Campbell en tant que representant
du port pour un mandat de trois ans se terminant Ie 22 decembre 2011.
Comite consultatif d'urbanisme - Le renouvellement de la nomination de
Bernie Rogenbogen et de Sid Lodhi et la nomination de Colin Murray pour des mandats
de trios ans se terminant Ie 31 decembre 2011.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
94-213
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
DECEMBER 22, 2008/LE 22 DECEMBRE 2008
15. General Correspondence
15. Correspondance generale
16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 35.
Mayor/maire
Common Clerk/greffiere communale