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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING — THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL — MAY 26, 2014 - 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Mel Norton, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Rinehart and Councillors Fullerton, Lowe,
MacKenzie, McAlary, Merrithew, Norton, and Reardon
Regrets: Councillors Farren and Strowbridge
W Tw
J. Hamilton, Commissioner Growth and Community Development
and Acting City Manager; F. Beaulieu, Legal Counsel; G.
Yeomans, Commissioner of Finance and Administration; W.
Edwards, Commissioner of Transportation and Environment
Services; K. Clifford, Fire Chief; N. Jacobsen, Commissioner
Strategic Services, A. Poffenroth, Deputy Commissioner Growth
and Community Development; J. Taylor, Common Clerk; P.
Anglin, Acting Deputy Common Clerk.
1. Call To Order — Prayer
Mayor Norton called the meeting to order and Rev. Andrew Morris offered the opening
prayer.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of May 12, 2014
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on May 12, 2014, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried
3. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting with
the addition of items 16.1 License Agreement — Live Fire Emergency Services training
Facility; 17.1 Committee of the Whole: Surplus Real Estate - Fire Department Training
Grounds Millidge Ave. and University Ave; 17.2 Committee of the Whole: Appointments
to Committees; and 17.3 Committee of the Whole: Special Meeting, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Deputy Mayor Rinehart declared a conflict with item 17.2 Appointments to Committees
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014-
69: Contract 2013 -22: Prince William Street (Princess Street to Duke Street) - Water,
Sanitary and Storm Sewer Renewal and Street Reconstruction, Common Council
authorize Materials Management to issue a Purchase Order to Saint John Energy in the
amount of $127,124.97 including HST to proceed with the work as outlined in the
submitted report.
5.2 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014-
70, Contract No. 2014 -4: Rodney Street (Watson to Lancaster) - Watermain,
Sanitary and Storm be awarded to the low Tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at the
tendered price of $521,308.55 (including HST) as calculated based upon estimated
quantities, and further that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the
necessary contract documents.
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5.3 That the submitted report M &C 2014 -72: Public Information Session
Honeysuckle /Sherbrooke Drainage Basin Storm Sewer Improvements Phase 2, be
received for information.
5.4 Refer to 14.1
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Reardon
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively with the exception of item 5.4 M &C 2014 -74:
Printing Services Agreement with Saint John Energy, which has been identified for
debate, be adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
6. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Disability Awareness Week - June 1- 7, 2014
The Mayor proclaimed the week of June 1 -7, 2014 Disability Awareness Week in the
City of Saint John.
7.2 Green Marine Week - June 8 -14, 2014
The Mayor proclaimed the week of June 8 -14, 2014 Green Marine Week in the City of
Saint John.
7.3 National Safe Kids Week - June 7 -14, 2014
The Mayor proclaimed the week of June 7 -14, 2014 National Safe Kids Week in the City
of Saint John.
7.4 National Health and Fitness Day - June 7, 2014
The Mayor proclaimed June 7, 2014 National Health and Fitness Day in the City of Saint
John.
8. Delegations /Presentations
9. Public Hearings
10. Consideration of By -laws
10.1 Third Reading of Excavation of Streets ByLaw
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law
Respecting Excavation of Streets in The City of Saint John" repealing and replacing the
street excavation bylaw enacted on the 301h day of August, 2010, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by -law entitled, "By -Law Number M -18, A By -Law Respecting Excavation of Streets
in The City of Saint John," was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Mackenzie
RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "A By -Law
Respecting Excavation of Streets in The City of Saint John" repealing and replacing the
street excavation bylaw enacted on the 301h day of August, 2010, be read a third time,
enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by -law entitled, "By -Law Number M -18, A By -Law
Respecting Excavation of Streets in The City of Saint John."
11. Submissions by Council Members
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grant Applications 2014
K. Watson, Manager Recreation and Neighbourhood Support, provided an overview of
the submitted report and listed the various grant recipients.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014 -76: Neighbourhood Development
Stimulation Grant Applications 2014, Common Council allocates funding under the 2014
Neighbourhood Stimulation Grants Program to support the organizations as per the
recommendations outlined in Table 1.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.3 Municipal Street Lighting Best Management Practice
Samir Yammine, Energy Manager, responded to questions on the Street Lighting Best
Practice.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014 -64: Municipal Street Lighting Best
Management Practice, Common Council endorse the "Municipal Street Lighting Best
Management Practice for the City of Saint John" in the form as submitted and further
authorize staff to make necessary technical revisions on a go- forward basis.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.4 Establishment of an Investment Fund - PRO Kids Program
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014 -73: Establishment of an 'Investment Fund -
P.R.O. Kids Program ", Common Council approve the "Investment Fund P.R.O. Kids
Program" policy attached as Schedule "C" to this report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.5 Contract No. 2014 - 2: Hillcrest Drive (Manawagonish Rd to Fenton Dr) —
Street Reconstruction
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Merrithew
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014 -75, Contract No. 2014 -2: Hillcrest Drive
(Manawagonish Road to Fenton Drive) - Street Reconstruction be awarded to the low
Tenderer, Fairville Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $1,793,858.50 (including
HST) as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and
Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
contract documents.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 One -Stop Development Shop Program- Program Launch and Guiding
Principles
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Jacqueline Hamilton, Acting City Manager / Commissioner of Growth and Community
Development, explained the purpose of the report is to officially launch the One -stop
Development Shop, communicate the key messages from stakeholders and to seek
Council endorsement of the principles that will guide the program. The program will be
transformative and illustrate the desired culture of the City to focus on customer service
as a priority. Staff explained the guiding principles, service improvements and timelines.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Deputy Rinehart
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014 -71: One -Stop Development Shop Program
Program Launch & Guiding Principles, Common Council endorse the Guiding Principles
of the One -Stop Development Shop as outlined in this report.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
13. Committee Reports
Councillor Merrithew withdrew from the meeting during the discussion and was absent
for the vote on item 14.1.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 M&C 2014 -76 Printing Service Agreement with Saint John Energy
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager in the submitted report M &C 2014 -74: Printing Service Agreement with Saint
John Energy for the Production of Saint John Water Billings, Employee and Retiree
Payroll Advices and Employee T4's, Common Council approve the Printing Service
Agreement with Saint John Energy and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized
to sign this agreement for the continuation of printing and mailing services of Saint John
Water billings and employee T4's, as well as the printing of weekly employee and
retiree's pay advices.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Councillor Merrithew re- entered the meeting
15. General Correspondence
15.1 H. Wright Letter re Demolition at 167 Prince William Street
Responding to a question, F. Beaulieu, solicitor, advised that under s.190 of the
Municipalities Act the only remedy for a structurally unsound building is demolition.
Responding to a question, A. Poffenroth advised that demolition is the most prudent
action for structurally unsound buildings. If there is lesser danger, such as an unsightly
premise, clean up can be undertaken by the City and the owner of the building can be
directed to pay back the City.
Council discussed the merits of referral of the letter to the Heritage Board. Council
Reardon, a representative of the Heritage Board, undertook to forward the letter to the
board.
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that the letter from H. Wright regarding
Demolition at 167 Prince William Street be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Supplemental Agenda
16.1 License Agreement — Live Fire Emergency Services Training Facility
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Merrithew
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RESOLVED that as recommended by City
Manager in the submitted report License Agreement— Live Fire Emergency Services
Training Facility, the City of Saint John enter into a License Agreement with Irving Oil
Refining G.P. and Irving Oil Operations GP in the form as attached to this report dated
May 22nd, 2014 for the placement and operation of a live Fire Training Structure and the
Saint John Fire Department Training Division on land owned by Irving Oil Limited,
Highlands Operations Limited and Irving Oil Operations General Partner Limited - the
partners in the above noted General Partnerships - situated at 690 Grandview Avenue;
and that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the said agreement.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
17. Committee of the Whole
17.1. Surplus Real Estate - Fire Department Training Grounds Millidge Ave. and
University Ave
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor MacKenzie
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Committee of the Whole, having met on May 26th, 2014, the City enter into an
Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Cobalt Property Investments Limited for the sale
of City Lands bearing PID 55221717.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Deputy Mayor Rinehart withdrew from the meeting for item 17.2 having declared a
conflict.
17.2 Appointments to Committees — Taxi Advisory Committee
On motion of Councillor McAlary
Seconded by Councillor Merrithew
RESOLVED that as recommended by the
Committee of the Whole, having met on May 26th, 2014, Common Council makes the
following appointments to the Taxi Advisory Committee:
Taxi Advisory Committee: to appoint Richard Lee and Andrew Somerville each for a
three year term from May 26th, 2014 until May 26th, 2017.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Deputy Mayor Rinehart re- entered the meeting.
17.3 Committee of the Whole Special Meeting Wed June 4t", 2014 at 4:30 p.m.
On motion of Councillor Reardon
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rinehart
RESOLVED that the Common Clerk be directed to
schedule a special meeting of the Committee of the Whole on Wednesday June 4th at
4:30 p.m. in the 8th floor boardroom of City Hall to discuss a labour matter under section
10.2(4)(j) of the Municipalities Act.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
18. Adjournment
On motion of Deputy Mayor Rinehart
Seconded by Councillor McAlary
RESOLVED that the Common Council meeting of
May 26, 2014 be adjourned.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Mayor / maire
Common Clerk / greffier communal
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SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
TENUE A L'H6TEL DE VILLE, LE 26 MAI 2014 A 18 H
Sont presents :
le maire Mel Norton
la mairesse suppleante Rinehart et les conseillers Lowe,
MacKenzie, Merrithew, Norton, Strowbridge et les conseilleres
Fullerton, McAlary et Reardon
Sont absents : le conseiller Farren et le conseiller Strowbridge
-et -
J. Hamilton, commissaire aux services axes sur la croissance et
le developpement communautaire et directeur general par
interim; F. Beaulieu, avocat; G. Yeomans, commissaire aux
finances et a I'administration; W. Edwards, commissaire aux
services de transport et d'environnement; K. Clifford, chef du
service d'incendie; N. Jacobsen, commissaire aux services
strategiques; A. Poffenroth, commissaire adjointe aux services
axes sur la croissance et le developpement communautaire;
J. Taylor, greffier communal; ainsi que P. Anglin, greffiere
communale adjointe par interim.
Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Norton et le reverend Andrew Morris recite la priere
d'ouverture.
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
2.1 Proces- verbal du 12 mai 2014
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 12 mai 2014 soit approuve.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que l'ordre du jour de la presente reunion
soit adopte, moyennant l'ajout des points 16.1 Contrat de licence — Centre de formation
des services d'urgence en incendie reel; 17.1 Comite plenier : Biens immobiliers
excedentaires — Terrains d'entrainement du Service d'incendie — Avenue Millidge et
avenue University; 17.2 Comite plenier : Nominations aux comites; et 17.3 Comite
plenier : Seance extraordinaire.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
La mairesse suppleante Rinehart declare un conflit d'interets avec le point
17.2 Nominations aux comites.
5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2014-69: Contrat 2013 -22 — Renouvellement de la conduite d'eau et des egouts
sanitaires et pluviaux et travaux de refection de la rue Prince William (entre la
rue Princess et la rue Duke), le conseil communal autorise le service Gestion de
1'equipement a emettre un bon de commande de 127 124,97 $ (taxes incluses) a l'ordre
de Saint John Energy pour commencer les travaux tels qu'ils sont definis dans le rapport
soumis.
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5.2 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis intitule
M/C 2014-70: Contrat no 2014-4: Rue Rodney (de la rue Watson a la rue Lancaster) —
Conduite d'eau principale, egouts sanitaires et egouts pluviaux, le contrat soit accorde
au soumissionnaire le moins - disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd., au prix offert de
521 308,55 $ (TVH incluse), etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire et le
greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels necessaires.
5.3 Que le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2014 -72 : Seance informative
publique : Bassin versant du secteur Honeysuckle- Sherbrooke — Modernisation du
reseau d'egout pluvial, phase 2, soit accepte a titre informatif.
5.4 Voir le point 14.1.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la conseillere Reardon
RESOLU que la recommandation formulee pour
chacune des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil, a 1'exclusion du point 5.4
M/C 2014 -74 : Convention des services d'impression conclue avec Saint John Energy
qui a ete selectionne aux fins de deliberations, soit adoptee.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Semaine de sensibilisation a la situation des personnes handicapees, du
ter au 7 juin 2014
Le maire declare que la semaine du 1 e' au 7 juin 2014 est la Semaine de sensibilisation
a la situation des personnes handicapees dans The City of Saint John.
7.2 Semaine maritime ecologique, du 8 au 14 juin 2014
Le maire declare que la semaine du 8 au 14 juin 2014 est la Semaine maritime
ecologique dans The City of Saint John.
7.3 Semaine nationale SecuriJeunes, du 7 au 14 juin 2014
Le maire declare que la semaine du 7 au 14 juin 2014 est la Semaine nationale
SecuriJeunes dans The City of Saint John.
7.4 Journee nationale de la sante et de la condition physique, le 7 juin 2014
Le maire declare le 7 juin 2014 Journee nationale de la sante et de la condition physique
dans The City of Saint John.
8. Delegations et presentations
9. Audiences publiques
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture de I'Arrete concernant les excavations dans les rues
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete concernant
les excavations dans les rues de The City of Saint John » abrogeant et remplagant
I'Arrete concernant les excavations dans les rues decrete le 30 aout 2010, fasse ('objet
d'une lecture.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee
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L'arrete intitule « Arrete no M -18, Arrete concernant les excavations dans les rues de
The City of Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que I'arrete intitule « Arrete concernant
les excavations dans les rues de The City of Saint John » abrogeant et remplagant
I'Arrete concernant les excavations dans les rues decrete le 30 aout 2010, fasse ('objet
d'une troisieme lecture, que (edit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit
appose.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule « Arrete no M -18, Arrete concernant les
excavations dans les rues de The City of Saint John >).
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Demandes dans le cadre de la Subvention d'encouragement de
I'amenagement du voisinage de 2014
K. Watson, directrice des programmes recreatifs et du soutien aux quartiers, donne un
aperqu du rapport soumis et enumere les differents recipiendaires de subventions.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2014-76: Demandes dans le cadre de la
Subvention d'encouragement de 1'amenagement du voisinage de 2014, le conseil
communal alloue des fonds dans le cadre du programme de subvention
d'encouragement au voisinage pour soutenir les organismes conformement aux
recommandations contenues dans le tableau 1.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.3 Eclairage des rues municipales — Pratique exemplaire en matiere de
gestion
Samir Yammine, responsable de la gestion de 1'energie, repond aux questions portant
sur la pratique exemplaire en matiere de gestion de 1'eclairage des rues.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2014 -64 :Eclairage des rues municipales —
Pratique exemplaire en matiere de gestion, le conseil communal appuie la « Pratique
exemplaire en matiere de gestion de 1'eclairage des rues de The City of Saint John
sous la forme presentee, et autorise le personnel a effectuer les modifications
techniques necessaires a l'avenir.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.4 Etablissement d'un fonds de placement — Programme P.R.O. Jeunesse
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2014 -73 : Etablissement dun « fonds de
placement — Programme P.R.O. Jeunesse », le conseil communal approuve la politique
relative au « fonds de placement — Programme P.R.O. Jeunesse » qui figure a I'annexe
C dudit rapport.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.5 Contrat no 2014 -2 : Refection de la promenade Hillcrest (du chemin
Manawagonish a la promenade Fenton)
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Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2014 -75, le contrat no 2014 -2 relatif a la
refection de la promenade Hillcrest (du chemin Manawagonish a la promenade Fenton)
soit accorde au soumissionnaire le moins - disant, Fairville Construction Ltd., au prix offert
de 1 793 858,50 $ (TVH incluse), etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire
et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels
necessaires.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 Programme relatif au Guichet unique pour I'amenagement — Lancement et
principes directeurs
Jacqueline Hamilton, directrice generale par interim /commissaire aux services axes sur
la croissance et le developpement communautaire, explique que le rapport vise a lancer
officiellement le programme relatif au Guichet unique pour I'amenagement, a
communiquer les messages cles des intervenants et a solliciter I'approbation du conseil
quant aux principes qui orienteront le programme. Le programme sera porteur de
changements et it illustrera la culture souhaitee par la Ville, a savoir faire du service a la
clientele une priorite. Le personnel explique les principes directeurs, les ameliorations
apportees aux services et le calendrier.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2014 -71 : Programme relatif au Guichet
unique pour 1'amenagement
— Lancement et principes directeurs, le conseil communal appuie les principes
directeurs du programme relatif au Guichet unique pour I'amenagement tels qu'ils sont
indiques dans ce rapport.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
Le conseiller Merrithew quitte la reunion au cours de la discussion et est absent lors du
vote sur le point 14.1.
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
conseil
14.1 M/C 2014 -76 : Entente relative au service d'impression avec
Saint John Energy
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule M/C 2014 -74 : Entente relative au service
d'impression avec Saint John Energy pour la production des factures de Saint John
Water, des avis de paiement pour les employes et les retraites et des feuillets T4 des
employes, le conseil communal approuve 1'entente relative au service d'impression avec
Saint John Energy, et que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer
Iadite entente en vue de permettre la prolongation des services d'impression et
d'expedition des factures de Saint John Water, des feuillets T4 des employes, ainsi que
l'impression des avis de paiement hebdomadaires pour les employes et les retraites.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le conseiller Merrithew reintegre la seance.
15. Correspondance generale
15.1 Lettre de H. Wright concernant le projet de demolition au 167,
rue Prince William
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En reponse a une question, F. Beaulieu, avocat municipal, declare qu'en vertu de
I'article 190 de Loi sur les municipalites, la seule solution possible pour un batiment peu
solide est la destruction.
En reponse a une question, A. Poffenroth signale que la demolition est la mesure la plus
prudente a prendre en ce qui concerne les batiments peu solides. S'il y a le moindre
danger, notamment dans le cas d'un batiment inesthetique, les travaux de nettoyage
peuvent titre entrepris par la Ville et le proprietaire peut se voir contraint de rembourser
cette derniere.
Le conseil discute des avantages du renvoi de la lettre au Conseil d'amenagement du
patrimoine. La conseillere Reardon, representante du Conseil d'amenagement du
patrimoine, a entrepris de transmettre la lettre a ce dernier.
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que la lettre de H. Wright au sujet du
projet de demolition au 167, rue Prince William soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
16. Ordre du jour supplementaire
16.1 Contrat de licence — Centre de formation des services d'urgence en
incendie reel
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
general dans le rapport soumis intitule Contrat de licence — Centre de formation des
services d'urgence en incendie reel, The City of Saint John conclue un contrat de licence
avec Irving Oil Refining G.P. et Irving Oil Operations GP sous la forme jointe au present
rapport date du 22 mai 2014 pour ('installation et 1'exploitation de la structure de
simulation de secours - incendie et du Centre de formation des services d'urgence en
incendie reel de Saint John sur le terrain appartenant a Irving Oil Limited, Highlands
Operations Limited et Irving Oil Operations General Partner Limited — les partenaires
des societes en nom collectif susmentionnees — situe au 690, avenue Grandview; et que
le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer Iadite entente.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
17. Comite plenier
17.1 Biens immobiliers excedentaires — Terrains d'entrainement du Service
d'incendie — Avenue Millidge et avenue University
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller MacKenzie
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
plenier, s'etant reuni le 26 mai 2014, la Ville conclue une convention d'achat -vente avec
Cobalt Property Investments Limited pour la vente des terrains portant le NID 55221717.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
La mairesse suppleante Rinehart, ayant declare un conflit d'interets avec le point 17.2,
quitte la seance.
17.2 Nominations aux comites — Comite consultatif sur les taxis
Proposition de la conseillere McAlary
Appuyee par le conseiller Merrithew
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite
plenier, s'etant reuni le 26 mai 2014, le conseil communal approuve les nominations
suivantes pour sigger au comite consultatif sur les taxis :
Comite consultatif sur les taxis : Nomination de Richard Lee et d'Andrew Somerville
pour un mandat de trois ans chacun allant du 26 mai 2014 au 26 mai 2017.
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COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
MAY 26, 2014/LE 26 MAI 2014
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
La mairesse suppleante Rinehart reintegre la seance.
17.3 Seance extraordinaire du comite plenier le mercredi 4 juin 2014 a 16 h 30
Proposition de la conseillere Reardon
Appuyee par la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
RESOLU que le greffier communal soit charge de
fixer la date d'une seance extraordinaire du comite plenier au mercredi 4 juin a 16 h 30,
dans la salle de conference du 8e etage de ('hotel de ville, pour discuter d'une question
relative au personnel en vertu de I'alinea 10.2(4)0 de la Loi sur les municipalites.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
18. Levee de la seance
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante Rinehart
Appuyee par la conseillere McAlary
RESOLU que la seance du conseil communal du
26 mai 2014 soit levee.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 10.
Mayor / maire
Common Clerk / greffier communal