2009-07-06_Minutes--Procès-verbal94-536
COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
JULY 6, 2009/LE 6 JUILLET 2009
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL - JULY 6, 2009 7:00 P.M.
Present:
Ivan Court, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Sullivan, and Titus
- and -
P. Woods, Acting City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G.
Yeomans, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; B. Kennan,
Manager of Water and Wastewater; S. Herring, Planner; A.
Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection
Services; D. Scribner, Deputy Chief of Police; 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
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Sont presents :
Ivan Court, maire
le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Sullivan et Titus
et
P. Woods, directeur general par interim; J. Nugent, avocat
municipal; G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier;
B. Keanan, directeur - eau et eau usees; S. Herring, urbaniste;
A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjoint aux services d'inspection et
des batiments; D. Scribner, chef de police adjoint; M. Gillen, 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 and Deacon Bob Freill offered the opening
prayer.
Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court, et le diacre Bob Freil recite la priere
d'ouverture.
2. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on June 15, 2009, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la reunion du
conseil communal tenue le 15 juin 2009 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved with the addition of item 8.4 Robertson Surrette Recruitment of a City Manager
Proposal and item 13.1 Committee of the Whole Recommending Step Increase for
Common Clerk
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion
soit adopte, moyennant I'ajout des points 8.4, Proposition de Robertson Surrette
concernant le recrutement d'un directeur general et 13.1, Recommandation du comite
plenier relativement a une augmentation d'echelon pour la greffiere communale.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That the letter from Eric Teed dated June 22, 2009, regarding the reinstatement
of public washrooms on all mayor highways, be received for information.
5.2 That the letter from Crescent Valley Community Tenants Association regarding
its 18th Annual Community Fun Days, be received for information.
5.3 That the letter from the River Road Community Alliance Inc. dated June 12,
2009, recognizing the improvements made to the Westfield Road, be received for
information.
5.4 That the letter from Patricia Dashwood dated June 25, 2009, regarding negative
publicity directed towards the Mayor, be received for information.
5.5 That the letter from John M. Henderson Law Office dated July 2, 2009, regarding
the Albert Brun Building Certificate Application for 109 Crawley Road, be referred to the
City Manager for a report and recommendation.
5.6 That the letter from John Campbell dated June 23, 2009, regarding the renaming
of Market Square, be referred to the City Manager for a report and recommendation.
5.7 That the letter from Marion Debly dated July 2, 2009, regarding the expropriation
of the Estate of A.J. Debly, be referred to the City Solicitor.
5.8 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the tender submitted by
Northern Construction Ltd. for chip sealing at the tendered price of $144,748.48, as
calculated based upon estimated quantities, be accepted, and further, that the Mayor
and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
5.9 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, the public hearings for the
rezoning applications of Lawrence E. Mason (693-697 Manawagonish Road) and The
Church Army in Canada Inc. (105 Mountain View Drive), be scheduled for Tuesday,
August 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber and that the applications be
referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for report and recommendation.
5.10 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, Common Council accept the
proposed extension from the YM/YWCA to operate the Millidgeville Community Centre
pursuant to the terms and conditions of the submitted Service Agreement dated
December 11, 2008, with the exception that the term and fees be amended accordingly
as outlined in the submitted report; and further, that the City Solicitor be directed to
prepare all necessary documents; and further, the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
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5.11 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, The City of Saint John
conveys the Remnant as shown in the submitted sketch to East Point Inc. on or before
August 31, 2009 upon the following conditions:
1. East Point Inc. shall grant to the City of Saint John, its officers, servants, agents,
contractors and workers a non-exclusive, perpetual easement, right of way and right to
use the Remnant solely for access, ingress, egress, and regress by foot and vehicle for
the purpose of maintaining and repairing the Remnant;
2. The City of Saint John shall maintain and repair the Remnant at its sole expense
and liability; it being expressly understood that East Point Inc. shall have no liability or
responsibility, direct or indirect, for the maintenance and/or repair of the Remnant,
except as provided for herein;
3. (a) The City of Saint John shall indemnify and hold East Point Inc. harmless
(except for loss or damage resulting from the negligent and willful acts of East Point Inc.)
from and against any damages, liabilities, actions, claims and expenses in connection
with the loss of life, personal injury and/or damage to property arising from or out of any
breach of this Agreement by The City of Saint John, including but not limited to The City
of Saint John's obligations to maintain the Remnant pursuant to paragraph 2 herein;
(b) The East Point Inc. shall indemnify and hold The City of Saint John harmless
(except for loss or damage resulting from the negligent and willful acts of the The City of
Saint John) from and against any damages, liabilities, actions, claims and expenses in
connection with the loss of life, personal injury and/or damage to property arising from or
out of any breach of this Agreement by the East Point Inc.;
4. East Point Inc. agrees that it shall not construct any building or structure on the
Remnant without the prior written consent of The City of Saint John, which consent shall
be provided to East Point Inc. upon East Point Inc. delivering to The City of Saint John
engineering plans satisfactory to the Chief City Engineer for The City of Saint John,
(such satisfaction to be dealt with in a timely fashion and not to be unreasonably
withheld) that will provide sufficient access by The City of Saint John to allow The City of
Saint John to maintain the Remnant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if The City of Saint
John does not provide its prior written consent then East Point Inc. may proceed to
construct a building or structure on the Remnant if East Point Inc. releases The City of
Saint John from its obligations to maintain and repair the Remnant in accordance with
paragraph 2 above.
5.12 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, The City of Saint John
purchase 252 Golden Grove Road, also identified as PID Number 311829, from the
Estate of Elmer Sadleir c/o Stephen A. Sadleir in accordance with the terms and
conditions contained in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale attached to the submitted
report (M&C # 2009-193); and further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized
to execute the necessary documents.
5.13 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, The City of Saint John accept
the offer of the Estate of Marjorie H. Lobb c/o Robert Hatfield as set out in the submitted
Agreement of Purchase and Sale (Agreement) & purchase from the Estate, the
unencumbered freehold title of PID 00351551 described in the Agreement for the sum of
$12,000.00 + HST if applicable, upon the terms and conditions contained in the said
Agreement; and further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute all
documents required to finalize this transaction.
5.14 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, The City of Saint John accept
the offer of Marvin and Mary Brown as set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale
(Agreement) submitted with M&C 2009 - 190 and purchase from them the
unencumbered freehold title of the portion of PID 00428524 described in the Agreement
for the sum of $27,500.00 + HST if applicable, upon the terms and conditions contained
in the said Agreement; and further, that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to
execute all documents required to finalize this transaction.
5.15 That as recommended by the Acting City Manager, that Common Council
approve the creation of "The Saint John 225 - The Original City/La ville originale
Committee" to organize and implement the Saint John 225 program, and further that
Common Council confirm a 2010 funding provision of $150,000 for the planning and
implementation of the Saint John 225 - Original City/La ville originale program; and
further, that The Saint John 225 - The Original City/La ville originale Committee be
scheduled to report back to Common Council during the month of October 2009.
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On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 RESOLU que la lettre presentee par Eric Teed relative au retablissement des
toilettes publiques sur toutes les autoroutes principales soit acceptee a titre informatif
5.2 Que la lettre presentee par I'Association des locataires de la collectivite de
Crescent Valley concernant la tenue des « Journees divertissantes » communautaires
pour la 18' annee consecutive soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.3 Que la Iettre de River Road Community Alliance Inc. en date du 12 juin 2009
attestant de la realisation de travaux de refection sur le chemin Westfield soit acceptee a
titre informatif.
5.4 Que la Iettre de Patricia Dashwood datee du 25 juin 2009 concernant la
mauvaise publicite dont le maire fait l'objet soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.5 Que la Iettre du cabinet John Henderson au nom d'Albert Brun datee du 2 juillet
2009 relativement a la demande de permis de construire visant le 109, chemin Crawley,
soit transmise au directeur general aux fins de rapport et de recommandations.
5.6 Que la Iettre de John Campbell en date du 23 juin 2009 relativement au
changement de nom de la place Market Square soit transmise au directeur general aux
fins de rapport et de recommandations.
5.7 Que la Iettre de Marion Debly datee du 2 juin 2009 concernant 1'expropriation de
la propriete de A.J. Debly soit transmise a I'avocat municipal.
5.8 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la soumission
presentee par Northern Construction Ltd. visant la pose d'un revetement superficiel, au
prix offert de 144 748,48 etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, soit acceptee et que
le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer Ies documents contractuels
necessaires.
5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, la date des
audiences publiques soit fixee au mardi 4 aout 2009, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil,
relativement aux demandes de rezonage deposees par Lawrence E. Mason (693-697
chemin Manawagonish) et par The Church Army in Canada Inc. (105, promenade
Mountain View), et que Ies demandes soient soumises au Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme aux fins de la presentation d'un rapport et de recommandations.
5.10 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le conseil
communal accepte la prolongation de 1'entente comme le veut le YMCA/YWCA visant
1'exploitation du centre communautaire Millidgeville en vertu des modalites contenues
dans 1'entente de services datee du 11 decembre 2008, sauf en ce qui concerne la
duree et Ies frais, Iesquels doivent titre modifies conformement a ce qui est inscrit dans
le contrat soumis, que I'avocat municipal soit charge de rediger toute documentation
exigee, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer Ies
documents contractuels necessaires.
5.11 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, The City of
Saint John cede la parcelle non utilisee a East Point Inc., comme elle est indiquee sur le
schema presente, au plus tard le 31 aout 2009, selon Ies modalites suivantes :
1. East Point Inc. devra accorder a The City of Saint John, ses administrateurs,
serviteurs, mandataires, ouvriers et employes, Ies droits non exclusifs et permanents de
servitude et d'utilisation de la parcelle non utilisee uniquement pour permettre le va-et-
vient a pied ou a bord d'un vehicule, et ce, dans le but d'entretenir ladite parcelle ou d'y
effectuer des reparations.
2. The City of Saint John doit assumer I'integralite des frais et 1'entiere
responsabilite inherents a la maintenance de ladite parcelle et aux reparations qui y sont
effectuees. 11 est expressement convenu que East Point Inc. ne pourra pas titre tenue
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responsable, directement ou indirectement, de 1'entretien de la parcelle ou de
reparations qui y sont effectuees, sauf dispositions contraires dans Ies presentes.
3. (a) The City of Saint John devra degager East Point Inc. de toute responsabilite
et it devra l'indemniser (a 1'exception des pertes ou des dommages resultant de la
negligence ou des actes deliberes de la part East Point Inc.) pour ce qui est des
dommages-interets, responsabilites, poursuites, reclamations et couts et depenses lies
au deces, aux blessures corporelles ou aux dommages occasionnes aux biens resultant
de la violation de la presente entente de la part de The City of Saint John, y compris,
mais sans s'y limiter, Ies obligations de cette derniere relativement a 1'entretien de Iadite
parcelle conformement au paragraphe 2 susmentionne.
(b) East Point Inc. devra degager The City of Saint John de toute responsabilite
et devra l'indemniser (a 1'exception des pertes ou des dommages resultant de la
negligence ou des actes deliberes de la part East Point Inc.) pour ce qui est des
dommages-interets, responsabilites, poursuites, reclamations et couts et depenses lies
au deces, aux blessures corporelles ou aux dommages occasionnes aux biens resultant
de la violation de la presente entente de la part de East Point Inc.
4. East Point Inc. convient de ne construire aucun batiment ni aucune structure sur
la parcelle non utilisee sans I'accord ecrit prealable de The City of Saint John, Iequel ne
pourra Iui titre delivre qu'apres que East Point Inc. aura fourni tous Ies plans d'ingenierie
a The City of Saint John et que ceux-ci seront approuves par l'ingenieur municipal en
chef pour le compte de The City of Saint John. L'acceptation devra se faire de maniere
opportune et ne devra pas titre refusee sans motif valable afin de permettre a The City
of Saint John d'acceder a la parcelle non utilisee en vue de 1'entretenir. Nonobstant ce
qui precede, si The City of Saint John ne donne pas son accord ecrit, alors East Point
Inc. pourra proceder a la construction d'un batiment ou d'une structure sur la parcelle
non utilisee seulement si East Point Inc. Iibere The City of Saint John de ses obligations
afin que celle-ci puisse effectuer des operations d'entretien et de reparation sur Iadite
parcelle conformement au paragraphe 2 susmentionne.
5.12 Que, comme le recommande le directeur par interim, The City of Saint John
acquiere la parcelle de la succession de Elmer Sadleir (executeur testamentaire,
Stephen A. Sadler), inscrite sous le NID 311829 et situee au 252, chemin Golden Grove,
conformement aux modalites stipulees dans la convention d'achat-vente jointe au
rapport soumis (contrat no M/C 2009-193), et que le maire et la greffiere communale
soient autorises a signer Ies documents contractuels necessaires.
5.13 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, The City of
Saint John accepte I'offre telle qu'elle est decrite dans la convention d'achat-vente
(convention) et achete le titre non greve de la parcelle inscrite sous le NID 00351551 et
decrite dans Iadite convention pour la somme de 12 000 $ dollars, TVH en sus le cas
echeant, conformement aux modalites de Iadite convention, et que le maire et la
greffiere communale soient autorises a signer toute documentation exigee afin de
conclure Iadite transaction.
5.14 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, The City of
Saint John accepte I'offre de Marvin et Mary Brown telle qu'elle est decrite dans la
convention d'achat-vente (convention), soumise avec le contrat no M/C 2009-179, et
achete le titre non greve de la parcelle inscrite sous le NID 00428524, decrite dans la
convention pour la somme de 27 500 TVH en sus le cas echeant, conformement aux
modalites de Iadite convention, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient
autorises a signer toute documentation exigee afin de conclure Iadite transaction.
5.15 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general par interim, le conseil
communal approuve la creation de « The Saint John 225 - The Original City
Committee/Le Comite de la ville originale » afin de pouvoir creer et mettre en oeuvre le
programme de Saint John 225, que le conseil communal confirme I'attribution d'une
somme de 150 000 $ en 2010 a cet effet, et qu'une date soit fixee pour permettre a The
Saint John 225 - The Original City Committee/Le Comite de la ville originale de
presenter un rapport au conseil au cours du mois d'octobre 2009.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour
chacune des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil soit adoptee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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9. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
9.1(a) Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments 99 Hazen Street
9.1 (b) Planning Advisory Committee Recommending Municipal Plan and
Rezoning Amendments with Section 39 Conditions
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed Municipal Plan and Re-Zoning amendments for a parcel of land located at
99 Hazen Street, having an area of approximately 360 square metres, also identified as
PID number 00015388 by adding the following to the list of Approved Commercial
Developments in sub-section 2.4.6.28, "w) a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 360 square metres, located at 99 Hazen Street, also identified as PID No.
00015388" and by re-zoning the same parcel of land from "RM-IF" Multiple Residential
Infill to "B-2" General Business to permit the establishment of business offices within the
existing building, with one objection received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its June 30, 2009 meeting at
which the Committee recommended the re-zoning a parcel of land located at 99 Hazen
Street as described above with Section 39 conditions.
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 the
property owner, Robert Gale, indicating that he was in agreement with the
recommendations in the submitted staff report.
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law" amending Schedule 2-A and 2-C, the Future Land
Use Plan, by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 360 square
metres, located at 99 Hazen Street, also identified as PID No. 00015388, from Medium
Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development classification; and adding the
following to the list of Approved Commercial Developments in sub-section 2.4.6.28: "w)
a parcel of land with an area of approximately 360 square metres, located at 99 Hazen
Street, also identified as PID No. 00015388," 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 Municipal Plan By-
Law."
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Municipal Plan By-Law" amending Schedule 2-A and 2-C, the Future Land
Use Plan, by redesignating a parcel of land with an area of approximately 360 square
metres, located at 99 Hazen Street, also identified as PID No. 00015388, from Medium
Density Residential to Approved Commercial Development classification; and adding the
following to the list of Approved Commercial Developments in sub-section 2.4.6.28: "w)
a parcel of land with an area of approximately 360 square metres, located at 99 Hazen
Street, also identified as PID No. 00015388," 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 Municipal Plan By-
Law."
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Court
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 with an area of approximately 360
square metres, located at 99 Hazen Street, also identified as PID number 00015388,
from "RM-IF" Multiple Residential Infill to "B-2" General Business, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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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 Farren
Seconded by Councillor Court
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 with an area of approximately 360
square metres, located at 99 Hazen Street, also identified as PID number 00015388,
from "RM-IF" Multiple Residential Infill 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."
9. Audiences publiques a 19 h
9.1a) Projet de modification du plan municipal et de I'arrete sur le zonage visant
le 99, rue Hazen
9.1 b) Comite consultatif d'urbanisme recommandant les modifications relatives
au plan municipal et au rezonage conformement aux conditions imposees
par I'article 39
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au projet
de modification du plan municipal et du zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
99, rue Hazen, d'une superficie d'environ 360 metres carres et portant le NID 00015388
en I'ajoutant a la liste des zones d'amenagement commercial approuve prevue au point
w du paragraphe 2.4.6.28, et en rezonant la meme parcelle de terrain pour la faire
passer de zone d'edification de logements multiples sur terrain intercalaire « RM-IF » a
zone commerciale generale « B-2 » dans le but de permettre I'etablissement d'un
bureau d'affaires dans le batiment existant, et qu'aucune objection n'a ete regue a cet
egard.
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 30 juin
2009, pendant laquelle le Comite a recommande de proceder au rezonage de la parcelle
de terrain situee au 99, rue Hazen, telle qu'elle est decrite ci-dessus, sous reserve des
conditions imposees par I'article 39.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. Le
proprietaire, Robert Gale indique qu'il est d'accord avec les recommandations du
personnel.
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'arrete relatif au plan municipal visant a modifier, aux annexes 2-A et 2-C du plan
d'amenagement futur des terres, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
99, rue Hazen, d'une superficie d'environ 360 metres carres et portant le NID 00015388,
pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement
commercial approuve, et a ajouter la meme parcelle de terrain a la liste des zones
d'amenagement commercial approuve prevue au point w du paragraphe 2.4.6.28, fasse
('objet d'une premiere lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan
municipal
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'arrete relatif au plan municipal visant a modifier, aux annexes 2-A et 2-C du plan
d'amenagement futur des terres, la designation d'une parcelle de terrain situee au
99, rue Hazen, d'une superficie d'environ 360 metres carres et portant le NID 00015388,
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pour la faire passer de zone residentielle de densite moyenne a zone d'amenagement
commercial approuve, et a ajouter la meme parcelle de terrain a la liste des zones
d'amenagement commercial approuve prevue au point w du paragraphe 2.4.6.28, fasse
I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete relatif au plan
municipal
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John en modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The
City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 99, rue Hazen, d'une
superficie d'environ 360 metres carres et portant le NID 00015388, pour faire passer la
classification de zone d'edification de Iogements multiples sur terrain intercalaire
RM-IF » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 fasse I'objet d'une lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John en modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de The
City of Saint John, le zonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 99, rue Hazen, d'une
superficie d'environ 360 metres carres et portant le NID 00015388, pour faire passer la
classification de zone d'edification de Iogements multiples sur terrain intercalaire
RM-IF » a zone commerciale generale « B-2 fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
9.2(a) Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment 899 Grandview Avenue
9.2(b) Planning Advisory Committee Report - No Recommendation to Council
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 with an area of approximately 680 square metres, located at 899 Grandview
Avenue, also identified as PID number 00434142, from "R-1 B" One Family Residential to
"RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential with no objections being received.
Consideration was also given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee
submitting a copy of Planning Staff's report considered at its June 30, 2009 meeting at
which the Committee was unable to make a recommendation to Council regarding the
proposed rezoning as the applicant was not present to answer their questions.
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 the
property owner Natalie MacKenzie indicating that she was in agreement with the staff
report and recommendation.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Court
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 with an area of
approximately 680 square metres, located at 899 Grandview Avenue, also identified as
PID number 00434142, from "R-1 B" One Family Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey
Multiple Residential, be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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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 Farren
Seconded by Councillor Court
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 with an area of
approximately 680 square metres, located at 899 Grandview Avenue, also identified as
PID number 00434142, from "R-1 B" One Family Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey
Multiple 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."
9.2a) Projet de modification de I'arrete de zonage visant le 899, avenue Grandview
9.2b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme - Aucune recommandation a
('intention du conseil
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 680 metres carres situee
au 899, avenue Grandview et portant le NID 00434142, afin de faire passer la
classification s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales « R-1 B » a
zone d'edifices a Iogements multiples de trois etages « RM-1 et qu'aucune objection
n'a ete regue a cet egard.
Examen d'un rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, accompagne d'un exemplaire
du rapport du personnel du service d'urbanisme, etudie Tors de la seance du
30 juin 2009, a Iaquelle le Comite n'a pas pu faire de recommandation au conseil
relativement a la proposition de rezonage etant donne que le requerant n'etait pas
present pour pouvoir repondre aux questions posees.
Le maire invite le public a se prononcer contre le rezonage, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Le maire invite les membres du public a exprimer leur appui quant au rezonage. La
proprietaire, Natalie MacKenzie, indique qu'elle est d'accord avec le rapport et les
recommandations du personnel.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'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
899, avenue Grandview, d'une superficie approximative de 680 metres carres, inscrite
sous le NID 00434142, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales « R-1 B » a zone d'edifices a Iogements multiples de trois etages « RM-1
fasse ('objet d'une premiere lecture.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant
I'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
899, avenue Grandview, d'une superficie approximative de 680 metres carres, inscrite
sous le NID 00434142, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales « R 1 B » a zone d'edifices a Iogements multiples de trois etages
RM-1 fasse ('objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
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A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'arrete de zonage de The
City of Saint John
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
7.1 United Way Day September 3, 2009
The Mayor declared September 3, 2009 United Way Day in the City of Saint John.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Journee de Centraide du 3 septembre 2009
Le maire declare que le 3 septembre 2009 est la « Journee de Centraide » dans The
City of Saint John.
8. Delegations/Presentations
8.1 Geothermal Energy (Mayor Court)
Referring to a submitted presentation, Mayor Court updated Council with respect to the
proposed usage of Geothermal Energy in the City of Saint John and he responded to a
variety of questions from Council members.
8. Delegations et presentations
8.1 Energie geothermique (maire Court)
Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, le maire Court informe le conseil du
projet visant ('utilisation de I'energie geothermique dans The City of Saint John et repond
a diverses questions posees par les membres du conseil.
8.2 Status of the 2004 Recreation Facilities Commission
Referring to a submitted presentation, the Commissioner of Leisure Services updated
Council with respect to the status of the recommendations from the 2004 City of Saint
John Recreational Facilities Commission and he responded to a variety of questions
from Council members.
8.2 Statut de la commission sur les installations de loisirs 2004
Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, le commissaire des Services des loisirs
informe le conseil de la situation actuelle par rapport aux recommandations de la
commission sur les installations de loisirs 2004 et repond a diverses questions posees
par les membres du conseil.
8.3 Saint John Transit
Referring to a submitted report, Frank McCarrey, General Manager of Saint John
Transit, updated Council with respect to enhancements to Saint John Transit's routes
and schedules and he responded to a variety of questions posed by Council members.
Seconded by Councillor
RESOLVED that the submitted report entitled
Enhancing Saint John Transit's Routes and Schedules be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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8.3 Commission des transports de Saint John
Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, Frank McCarrey, directeur general de
la Commission des transports de Saint John, informe le conseil des ameliorations
apportees aux itineraires et aux horaires des transports en commun de Saint John et it
repond a diverses questions posees par les membres du conseil.
Appuyee par le conseiller
RESOLU que le rapport soumis intitule Enhancing
Saint John Transit's Routes and Schedules (<< Amelioration des itineraires et des
horaires des transports en commun de Saint John soit accepte a titre informatif.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8.4 Robertson Surrette Recruitment of a City Manager Proposal
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that proposal submitted by firm Ray &
Berndtson, Robertson Surrette be added to Council's agenda.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Council hear from Anna Stuart,
representing the firm Ray & Berndtson/Robertson Surrette, with respect to the
recruitment of a new City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Referring to a submitted presentation, Anna Stuart, Partner at Robertson Surrette,
presented her firm's proposal to Council regarding to the recruitment of a new City
Manager for the City of Saint John and she responded to a variety of questions posed by
Council members.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that Council suspend item 10.7 of its
procedural by-law for this item.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Council engage the firm Ray &
Berndtson, Robertson Surrette for the recruitment of a new City manager for The City of
Saint John, as outlined in the submitted proposal entitled Proposal for the City of Saint in
the recruitment of a City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(Councillor Titus withdrew from the meeting)
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that item 15.1 Association Regionale
de la Communaute Francophone de Saint Jean inc. Letter Re Jeux D'Acadie be moved
forward on the agenda.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
8.4 Proposition de Robertson Surrette concernant le recrutement d'un
directeur general
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que la soumission presentee par les
societes Ray & Berndtson et Robertson Surrette figure a I'ordre du jour du conseil.
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A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le conseil permette a Anna Stuart,
representante des societes Ray & Berndtson et Robertson Surrette, de se presenter
devant le conseil relativement au recrutement d'un nouveau directeur general.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Faisant reference a une presentation anterieure, Anna Stuart, associee au sein de la
societe Robertson Surette, presente au conseil le projet de sa societe visant le
recrutement d'un nouveau directeur general pour The City of Saint John et elle repond a
diverses questions posees par les membres du conseil.
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le conseil suspende le point 10.7 de
I'arrete relatif au reglement interieur.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du maire suppleant Chase
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil mandate les societes
Ray & Berndtson et Robertson Surrette pour le recrutement d'un nouveau directeur
general pour The City of Saint John, comme I'indique le rapport presente intitule
Proposition a l'intention de The City of Saint John relativement a 1'embauche d'un
directeur general
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le conseiller Titus quitte la seance.)
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que le point 15.1, soit la lettre de
I'Association Regionale de la Communaute francophone de Saint-Jean inc. concernant
les Jeux de I'Acadie, soit avance dans l'ordre du jour.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15. General Correspondence
15.1 Association Regionale de la Communaute Francophone de Saint Jean inc.
Letter Re Jeux D'Acadie
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the submitted letter from the
Association Regionale de la Communaute Francophone de Saint Jean inc. regarding
Jeux D'Acadie, be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
15. Correspondance generale
15.1 Lettre de I'Association Regionale de la Communaute francophone de
Saint-Jean inc. concernant les Jeux de I'Acadie
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que la lettre presentee par I'Association
Regionale de la Communaute francophone de Saint-Jean inc. concernant les Jeux de
I'Acadie, soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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10. Consideration of By-laws
10.1 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 994-1000 Rothesay Road
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal Plan By-
Law Amendment regarding 994-1000 Rothesay Road be referred to the Planning
Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and the necessary advertising be
authorized with a Public Hearing to be held on August 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Projet de modification du plan municipal visant le 994-1000,
chemin Rothesay
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le projet de modification du plan
municipal visant le 994-1000, chemin Rothesay soit transmis au Comite consultatif
d'urbanisme en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport et de la presentation de
recommandations, que la publication des avis exiges soit autorisee et qu'une audience
publique soit fixee au 17 aout 2009, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
10.2 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 47-51 and 63-69 Ross Street and 72-
74 St. James Street
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the proposed Municipal Plan By-
Law Amendment regarding 47-51 and 63-69 Ross Street and 72-74 St. James Street be
referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation and the
necessary advertising be authorized with a Public Hearing to be held on August 17,
2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
voting nay.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
10.2 Projet de modification du plan municipal visant le 47-51 et le 63-69,
rue Ross et le 72-74, rue St. James
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le projet de modification du plan
municipal visant le 47-51 et le 63-69, rue Ross et le 72-74, rue St. James soit transmis
au Comite consultatif d'urbanisme en vue de I'etablissement d'un rapport et de la
presentation de recommandations, que la publication des avis exiges soit autorisee et
qu'une audience publique soit fixee au 17 aout 2009, a 19 h, dans la salle du conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Minimum Property Standards Statistics from May 2008 to May 2009
(Councillor McGuire) (Tabled on June 22, 2009)
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Item 11. 1, Minimum Property
Standards Statistics from May 2008 to May 2009, tabled from the Council meeting of
June 22, 2009 be lifted from the table.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that Ms. Poffenroth, Deputy
Commissioner Buildings and Inspection Services Department be directed to update
Council regarding the Minimum Property Standards statistics for the past year.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Referring to a submitted report, the Deputy Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection
Services updated Council with respect to the enforcement tools that are currently
available for substandard housing by-laws and she provided Council with statistics
regarding minimum property standards from May 2008 to May 2009.
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Statistiques sur les normes minimales regissant les residences de
mai 2008 a mai 2009 (conseiller McGuire) (point reporte a la seance du
22 juin 2009)
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le point 11. 1, Statistiques sur les
normes minimales regissant les residences de mai 2008 a mai 2009, point reporte de la
seance du conseil du 22 juin 2009, soit soumis aux fins de discussion.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que Mme Poffenroth, commissaire adjointe
aux Services d'inspection et des batiments soit chargee de fournir au conseil les
statistiques de I'an dernier portant sur les normes minimales regissant les residences.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Faisant reference a un rapport depose anterieurement, la commissaire adjointe aux
Services d'inspection et des batiments informe le conseil relativement aux outils
actuellement disponibles permettant d'accroitre le respect et I'application des arretes
relatifs aux logements insalubres et elle fournit au conseil les statistiques sur les normes
minimales regissant les residences de mai 2008 a mai 2009.
11.2 Soccer Field for Carleton Centre and Market Place (Councillor Killen)
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that the Acting City Manager be
directed to provide a report to Council at the next regular meeting outlining the cost of
finishing construction of a soccer field affiliated with the Carleton Centre and that funding
options for such an undertaking be explored.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Terrain de soccer pour le centre communautaire Carleton et pour la place
Market (conseiller Killen)
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le directeur general par interim soit
charge de fournir un rapport au conseil lors de la prochaine reunion ordinaire mettant en
evidence les couts finaux de construction d'un terrain de soccer pour le centre
communautaire Carleton, et que I'on examine les possibilites de financement d'une telle
entreprise.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Engineering Design Services: Milford Drainage Basin - Stormwater System
Improvements
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting
City Manager, the proposal of Terrain Group for engineering design services for Milford
Drainage Basin - Stormwater System Improvements be accepted and that the Mayor
and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Services de conception technique - Bassin versant de Milford -
Modernisation du reseau d'egouts pluvial
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general par interim, la proposition de Terrain Group Inc.visant les services d'ingenierie
relativement au projet de modernisation du reseau d'egouts pluvial pour le bassin
versant de Milford soit acceptee, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient
autorises a signer la documentation exigee a cet egard.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 Provision of Cell Phone, Blackberry, Paging and PC Data Cards
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that item 12.2 Provision of Cell Phone,
Blackberry, Paging and PC Data Cards be tabled until the next regular meeting of
Council.
Question being taken, the motion was carried Councillors Killen and
Sullivan voting nay.
12.2 Fourniture de telephones cellulaires, de BlackBerry, de teleavertisseurs et
de cartes de donnees pour PC
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que le point 12.2, Fourniture de
telephones cellulaires, de BlackBerry, de teleavertisseurs et de cartes de donnees pour
PC, soit reporte a la prochaine reunion ordinaire du conseil.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. Les conseillers Killen et
Sullivan votent contre la proposition.
12.3 Saint John Harbour Clean-Up Program
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting
City Manager, that Council direct staff to prepare a letter for signature by the Mayor
requesting additional funding from the Federal and Provincial levels of government to
cost share the Harbour Clean-Up Program based on final costs to complete the
program.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Deputy Mayor Chase
voting nay.
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12.3 Programme relatif aux travaux de nettoyage du port de Saint John
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general par interim, le conseil charge le personnel de preparer une lettre aux fins de
signature par le maire. Cette lettre visera a obtenir une subvention supplementaire de la
part des gouvernements provincial et federal en tant que contribution au financement
des travaux de nettoyage du port de Saint John. Le montant de cette contribution
dependra des couts definitifs de realisation du programme.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est acceptee. Le maire suppleant Chase
vote contre la proposition.
12.4 Contract No: 2009-6: Rothesay Road (Route 100) - (Clairmont Street to
Railroad Overpass) - Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Road Reconstruction -
Provincially Designated Highways Improvement Program
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Acting
City Manager, Contract No: 2009-6: Rothesay Road (Route 100) - (Clairmont Street to
Railroad Overpass) - Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Road Reconstruction -
Provincially Designated Highways Improvement Program, be awarded to the low
tenderer Galbraith Construction Ltd. at the tendered price of $2,807,325.67 as calculated
based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be
authorized to execute the necessary contract documents and; $300,000 of the $400,000
City share component under the Howes Lake Landfill Closure project approved in the
2009 General Fund Capital Program be utilized as an offset for the cost difference in the
General Fund portion of the Rothesay Road project.
voting nay
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
12.4 Contrat no 2009-6 : Refection du reseau d'egouts pluviaux et sanitaires sur
le chemin Rothesay (route 100) (de la rue Clairmont au passage superieur du
chemin de fer) dans le cadre du programme d'amelioration des routes municipales
designees
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general par interim, le contrat no 2009-6 visant la refection du reseau d'egouts pluviaux
et sanitaires sur le chemin Rothesay (route 100) (de la rue Clairmont au passage
superieur du chemin de fer) soit accorde au soumissionnaire moins-disant, Galbraith
Construction Ltd., au prix offert de 2 807 325,67 etabli a partir de quantites
estimatives, et que le maire et la greffiere communale soient autorises a signer les
documents contractuels necessaires, et que I'on preleve 300 000 $ sur les 400 000 $
provenant de la part de la Ville consacree au projet de fermeture du site d'enfouissement
du lac Howes, montant qui a ete approuve par le programme de fonds general
d'immobilisations pour I'annee 2009, pour financer la partie du programme
d'amelioration du chemin Rothesay non couverte par le fonds d'administration.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
13. Committee Reports
13.1 Committee of the Whole Recommending Step Increase for Common Clerk
On motion of Councillor Court
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Committee of the Whole, Council approve a step increase for the Common Clerk to Step
C of Group 7 in the Management Salary Grid effective March 17, 2009.
Question being taken, the motion was carried with Councillor Higgins
voting nay.
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13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Comite plenier : Recommandation relative a une augmentation d'echelon
pour la greffiere communale
Proposition du conseiller Court
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
plenier, le conseil valide une augmentation d'echelon pour la greffiere communale,
laquelle passera ainsi a I'echelon C du groupe 7 de la grille de remuneration, et ce, a
partir du 17 mars 2009.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee. La conseillere Higgins vote
contre la proposition.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Princess Street Reconstruction (Tabled on June 15, 2009)
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that Item 14.1 Princess Street
Reconstruction tabled from the Council meeting of June 15, 2009 be lifted from the table.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, Council receive for information the report entitled Princess Street
Reconstruction, and further, that copies be sent to Uptown Saint John Inc. and
Mrs. Donna Reardon.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
14.1 Refection de la rue Princess (point reporte a la seance du 15 juin 2009)
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que le point 14.1 Refection de la
rue Princess reporte lors de la reunion du 15 juin 2009 soit soumis aux fins de
discussion.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general, le conseil accueille, a titre informatif, le rapport intitule Refection de la
rue Princess et qu'une copie soit transmise a Uptown Saint John Inc. ainsi qu'a
Mme Donna Reardon.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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16. Adjournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
16. Levee de la seance
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 22 h 45.
Mayor/maire
Common Clerk/greffiere communale