2014-02-03_Minutes--Procès-verbalCommittee of the Whole Open Session
February 3, 2014
Minutes of the Portion of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Open to the Public
Monday, February 3, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.
8th Floor Boardroom, City Hall
Present: Mayor Mel Norton
Deputy Mayor Rinehart and Councillors Farren, Fullerton, Lowe, MacKenzie, McAlary,
Merrithew, Norton, Reardon and Strowbridge
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P. Woods, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans, Commissioner of
Finance and Administrative Services; N. Jacobsen, Commissioner Strategic Services; J.
Hamilton, Commissioner Growth and Community Development; B. Edwards,
Commissioner Transportation and Environment Services; M. Hugenholtz, Deputy
Commissioner Parks and Public Spaces; J. Armstrong, Deputy Fire Chief; J. Taylor,
Common Clerk; K. Tibbits, Administrative Assistant
The Committee of the Whole meeting, convened in public earlier this date, proceeded to
deal with the following matters: 1.1 Process to Obtain RCMP Services; 1.2 Fluoridation
of Water - 2014 Operating Budget; 1.3 Labour Matter 10.2(4)0); 1.4 Financial Matter
10.2(4)(c); 1.5 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(c); and 1.6 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(c)
1. Meeting Called To Order
The Mayor called the Committee of the Whole meeting to order.
1.1 Process to Obtain RCMP Services
Referring to the submitted report, Mr. Woods advised that due to the fact the City is not eligible
to enter into a Municipal Police Services Agreement and the significant financial liability that
would arise with the Shared Risk Pension Plan, that staff are recommending no further action
be taken at this time with respect to obtaining RCMP services.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the report entitled "Process to Obtain RCMP Services"
be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
1.2 Fluoridation of Water - 2014 Operating Budget
Mr. Woods noted that when the operating budget for Saint John water was adopted, Council
was interested in addressing the issue of fluoridation in water through a public presentation
process. Mr. Woods asked for clarification on the scope of the presentations with respect to
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having organizations such as the Dental Society, Medical Society and the School board and /or
the community at large to be included.
Discussion ensued with respect to the process and it was desirous to have an opinion from Ms.
Zoe Watson, Superintendent of Anglophone South School District, as to whether the school
district will make it mandatory to offer fluoride treatment to all elementary school students in the
district.
Mr. Woods confirmed that staff could contact Ms. Watson for an opinion and then follow up with
Council for further discussion on the process.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Reardon
RESOLVED that item 1.2 Fluoridation of Water — 2014 Operating
Budget be tabled pending further information from the City Manager.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2. Discussion of Confidential Matters
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Norton
RESOLVED that the public be excluded from the meeting for the duration of the
discussion on the following matters: 1.3 Labour Matter 10.2(4)0); 1.4 Financial Matter
10.2(4)(c); 1.5 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(c); and 1.6 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(c)
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Record Pursuant to Section 10.2(4)
The meeting of the Committee of the Whole of Common Council held on February 3, 2014 was
closed to the public pursuant to Section 10.2(4) of the Municipalities Act during the Committee's
discussion of the following matters: 1.3 Labour Matter 10.2(4)0); 1.4 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(c);
1.5 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(c); and 1.6 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(c)
Common Clerk