2016-08-22_Minutes--Procès-verbalCOMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
August 22, 2016/le 22 ao6t 2016
MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAI NT JOHN
AUGUST 22, 2016 AT 6:00 PM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
Present: Mayor D. Darling
Deputy Mayor S. McAlary
Councillor -at -Large Gary Sullivan
Councillor Ward 1 Blake Armstrong
Councillor Ward 1 Greg Norton
Councillor Ward 2 John MacKenzie
Councillor Ward 2 Sean Casey
Councillor Ward 3 Gerry Lowe
Councillor Ward 3 Donna Reardon
Councillor Ward 4 David Merrithew
Councillor Ward 4 Ray Strowbridge
Also
Present: City Manager J. Trail
Deputy City Manager N. Jacobsen
City Solicitor J. Nugent
Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer K. Fudge
Commissioner of Growth and Community Development J. Hamilton
Commissioner Water B. McGovern
City Engineer B. Keenan
Fire Chief K. Clifford
Common Clerk J. Taylor
Deputy Common Clerk P. Anglin
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1. Call to Order
Mayor Darling called the meeting to order.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of July 18, 2016
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on July 18,
2016, be approved.
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2.2 Minutes of July 25, 2016
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on July 25,
2016, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
2.3 Minutes of Auizust 8. 2016
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Common Council, held on August 8,
2016, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. Approval of Agenda
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be approved with the addition of
items 17.1 Review of Salaries and Benefits for Elected Officials; 17.2 Nominating
Committee Recommended Appointments; 17.3 Community Grants Fund; 17.4
Termination Employee # 2604; and 17.5 Results of Expression of Interest for Civic
# 100 Clovelly Drive.
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4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
Councillor Reardon explained that she will be unable to vote on item 10.4 Public
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Hearing Watson Street because she did not attend the public hearing session.
S. Consent Agenda
5.1 That the letter from M. Carpenter re Cruise Ship Passengers to Reversing
Falls be received for information.
5.2 That the letter from Royal Canadian Legion Lancaster Branch 69 re
Veterans Banners be referred to the City Manager.
5.3 That the letter from N. Richard re Free Parking South -End Peninsula be
received for information.
5.4 That The Community Foundation Request to Present be approved and
scheduled for September 6, 2016.
5.5 Refer to Item 14.1
5.6 That Common Council receive for information the submitted report M&C
2016-219: Drinking Water Supplies — Lake Elevations.
5.7 Refer to Item 14.2
5.8 Refer to Item 14.3
5.9 That as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M&C
2016-218: Contract No. 2016-16: Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Facility
Entrance Road Alteration, the contract be awarded to the low Tenderer, Galbraith
Construction Ltd., at the tendered price of $91,376.70 (including HST) as
calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and
Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for in consent agenda items 5.1, 5.2,
5.3, 5.4, 5.6 and 5.9 respectively be adopted.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that items 5.5, 5.7 and 5.8 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for
discussion.
MOTION CARRIED.
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6. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events.
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations/Presentations
8.1 Environmental Health in Red Head: The Energy East Project
Wayne Dryer introduced the speaker, Ken Froese PhD, Chem. Skype technology
was used to broadcast presenter Ken Froese, PhD, Chem Environmental Health
Scientist speaking on behalf of the Council of Canadians.
Dr. Froese presented from the submitted report entitled Environmental Health in
Red Head: The Energy East Project.
The Clerk advised that the Councillors' questions may be submitted to the Clerk's
Office who will forward the questions to Mr. Froese following the meeting and
that any responses will be published in the next agenda for the public record.
9. Public Hearings 6:30 PM
10. Consideration of By-laws
10.1 Third Reading - Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment —1435
Manawagonish Road
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-29 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 having an area of
approximately 3069 square metres, located at 1435 Manawagonish Road, also
identified as PID Number 55176549, from Corridor Commercial (CC) to Low -Rise
Residential (RL), be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-29 A Law to Amend the Zoning By -
Law of The City of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-29 A Law to Amend
the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John", amending Schedule A, the Zoning
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Map of The City of Saint John, by re -zoning a parcel of land having an area of
approximately 3069 square metres, located at 1435 Manawagonish Road, also
identified as PID Number 55176549, from Corridor Commercial (CC) to Low -Rise
Residential (RL), be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal
affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-29 A Law
to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John."
10.2 Third Reading - Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment with Sec 39
Conditions - 80-120 McDonald Street
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-30 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 having an area of
approximately 5215 square metres, located at 80-120 McDonald Street, also
identified as a portion of PID Number 00322891, from Business Park Commercial
(CBP) to General Commercial (CG), be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-30 A Law to Amend the Zoning By -
Law of The City of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community
Planning Act, the development and use of the parcel of land having an area of
approximately 5215 square metres, located at 80-120 McDonald Street, also
identified as being a portion of PID Number 00322891, be subject to the following
conditions:
a. That the development of the site occur in general accordance with an
approved site plan, illustrating the location of all buildings, parking areas,
landscaping, garbage disposal areas, drive aisles, and other pertinent site
features; and,
b. That the location of the main building be located toward the front
property line, illustrated on the above site plan and subject to the
approval of the Development Officer.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-30 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 having an area of
approximately 5215 square metres, located at 80-120 McDonald Street, also
identified as a portion of PID Number 00322891, from Business Park Commercial
(CBP) to General Commercial (CG), be read a third time, enacted, and the
Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 111-30 A Law
to Amend the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John".
10.3 Third Reading - Proposed Amendment to the Subdivision By-law of the
City of Saint John
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By-law No. C.P. 122-1 A By-law to Amend the
Subdivision By -Law of the City of Saint John", which includes new references to
General Specifications, Municipal Streetlighting Best Management Practices, and
authority to geoscientists to provide certain reports, be read.
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The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 122-1 A By -Law to Amend the
Subdivision By -Law of The City of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled "By-law No. C.P. 122-1 A By-law to Amend the
Subdivision By -Law of the City of Saint John", which includes new references to
General Specifications, Municipal Streetlighting Best Management Practices, and
authority to geoscientists to provide certain reports, be read a third time,
enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
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Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number C.P. 122-1 A By -
Law to Amend the Subdivision By -Law of The City of Saint John".
10.4 Third Reading - Proposed Heritage By -Law Amendment - 100 Watson
Street
(Councillor Reardon withdrew from the meeting)
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Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number HC -1 A Law to Amend the
Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law", amending paragraph 2(1)(g) and
Schedule "G", King Street West Heritage Conservation Area, by removing from the
heritage conservation area a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1960
square metres, including buildings and structures thereon, located at 100 Watson
Street, also identified as being PID Number 00361535, be read.
MOTION CARRIED.
The by-law entitled, "By -Law Number HC -1 A Law to Amend the Saint John
Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law", was read in its entirety.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number HC -1 A Law to Amend the
Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law", amending paragraph 2(1)(g) and
Schedule "G", King Street West Heritage Conservation Area, by removing from the
heritage conservation area a parcel of land having an area of approximately 1960
square metres, including buildings and structures thereon, located at 100 Watson
Street, also identified as being PID Number 00361535, be read a third time,
enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto.
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Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By -Law Number HC -1 A Law to
Amend the Saint John Heritage Conservation Areas By -Law."
(Councillor Reardon re-entered the meeting)
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Funding East Saint John Splash Pad (Councillor Strowbridge)
The City Manager commented that a Master Plan is required to be undertaken
and noted that there are a number of Master Plans already completed that have
not been implemented due to lack of financial resources.
Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that Funding for the East Saint John Splash Pad including the Master
Plan in the Forest Hills District Recreation Hub be referred to the 2017 Capital
Budget process.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Reardon and Norton voting nay.
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11.2 Committee Form of Governance (Deputy Mayor McAlary)
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the Deputy Mayor be allowed to speak on the Committee Form of
Governance process.
MOTION CARRIED.
The City Manager commented on the new Committee system and the procedural
adjustment since the first meeting of the new Finance Committee. Going ahead,
folders with the meeting agendas will be available for Councillors to access and a
notification will be sent to all members of Council.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the report entitled Committee Form of Governance, be received
for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Proiect Performance Update — Safe. Clean Drinking Water Proiect
Dean Price presented according to the scheduled bi-monthly reporting system
from the submitted report entitled, Project Performance Update—Safe, Clean
Drinking Water Project.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that Common Council receive for information the submitted report
M&C 2016-214: Project Performance Update —Safe, Clean Drinking Water Project.
MOTION CARRIED.
12.2 Reauest to Build Two Dwellinizs 0 Free Lane and 50 Columbus Drive
M. Reade presented responding to the issues raised by Council during the June
111h meeting. A revised report submitted entitled Request to Build Two Dwellings
0 Free Lane and 50 Columbus Drive, reaffirms the staff position to deny the
application. Staff reviewed the application with the Department of Transportation
and Infrastructure: the road status is currently designated for property access for
resource use. Any development from seasonal use e.g. erecting dwellings, trailers
would transfer the road to the City with associated costs:
0 $35,000 annual maintenance costs
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• $600,000- $700,000 paving and maintenance
• Increased demand for City services such as garbage removal
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Strowbridge:
RESOLVED that the item Request to Build Two Dwellings 0 Free Lane and 50
Columbus Drive be lifted from the table.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Reardon voting nay.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the applicant Mike Boyle be permitted to address Council.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Reardon and Casey voting nay.
Mike Boyle addressed Council requesting a delay for up to 8 weeks to allow
further discussion with the Province on the issue of future snow plowing of the
road in question.
Moved by Councillor Merrithew, seconded by Councillor Strowbridge:
RESOLVED that the Request to Build Two Dwellings 0 Free Lane and 50 Columbus
Drive matter be tabled for 8 weeks to provide the Applicant the opportunity to
discuss the matter with the Province.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Reardon voting nay.
12.3 Amendments to Saint John Traffic Bvlaw (1st and 2nd Readi
Consideration was given to a submitted report from the City Solicitor entitled
M&C 2016-220: Amendments to the Saint John Traffic By -Law.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting
Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John made under the Authority of the Motor
Vehicle Act, 1973, and amendments thereto", repealing and replacing Schedule A-
1— Parking Times 8:00 am to S:OOpm and Schedule O — Streets for Residential
Zone Parking Permits, be read a first time.
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Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law
Respecting Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John made under the Authority of
the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and amendments thereto."
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Lowe:
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RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law Respecting
Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John made under the Authority of the Motor
Vehicle Act, 1973, and amendments thereto", repealing and replacing Schedule A-
1— Parking Times 8:00 am to 5:00pm and Schedule O — Streets for Residential
Zone Parking Permits, be read a second time.
MOTION CARRIED.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A By -Law to Amend a By -Law
Respecting Traffic on Streets in the City of Saint John made under the Authority of
the Motor Vehicle Act, 1973, and amendments thereto."
13. Committee Reports
13.1 2015 Consolidated Financial Statements
The Commissioner of Finance introduced the auditors Deloitte LLP. Referring to
the submitted report entitled, 2015 Consolidated Financial Statements. Mr. Geoff
Cochrane stated that Deloitte has completed an audit of the Consolidated
Financial Statements and the Trust Fund Statements of the City for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2015 and expresses a clean audit opinion in accordance with
Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for local governments as
outlined in the Public Sector Accounting Handbook (PSA).
Moved by Councillor Reardon, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report
M&C2016-215: 2015 Consolidated Financial Statements, Council approve the
draft Consolidated Financial Statements and the Trust Fund Statements of the
City of Saint John for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.
MOTION CARRIED.
13.2 2016 Year End Projections
Moved by Councillor Reardon, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary:
RESOLVED that Common Council receive for information the submitted report
M&C 2016-216: 2016 Year End Projections.
MOTION CARRIED.
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 TransCanada Presentation to NEB
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The Deputy City Manager discussed the NEB panel sessions held on August 8th,
91" and 10th in Saint John. A point of clarification in slide #15 of the submitted
report entitled, TransCanada Presentation to NEB concerning property taxes was
addressed. The projected property tax revenue for Saint John is $3.7 million.
The $6.9M represents the combined provincial and municipal proposed property
tax revenues.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that the report entitled TransCanada Presentation to NEB be received
for information.
MOTION CARRIED.
14.2 Canadian Energy Pipeline Association Request
The Mayor stated that he has a family member who belongs to the Association
and wanted to report that conflict.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Reardon:
RESOLVED that the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association Request -matter be
referred to the Common Clerk to schedule.
MOTION CARRIED.
14.3 M&C 2016-212: Land Acquisition Post Office Road, Lorneville - PID 00285122
Responding to questions, staff stated that the land acquisition is required for
public access.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Sullivan:
RESOLVED:
1. That The City of Saint John acquire from Bryant Robert Ferguson et al, the
freehold interest in lands being PID # 00285122 upon the terms and conditions
set forth in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale attached to M&C 2016 - 212; and
2. That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute all documents to
effect the transaction.
MOTION CARRIED.
15. General Correspondence
16. Supplemental Agenda
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17. Committee of the Whole
17.1 Review of Salaries and Benefits for Elected Officials
The City Manager commented on the costs of engaging the consulting firm,
stating that he felt confident the review could be conducted at minimal costs and
that the third party would have greater efficiency than an internal audit.
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Strowbridge:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
August 22, 2016, Common Council engage through the office of the City Manager
the "Hay Consultants" to undertake a full review of the Salaries and Benefits for
the Elected Officials for the City of Saint John.
MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Norton and Sullivan voting nay.
Councillor Sullivan stated that he cannot support the motion for the current term
council members and that the motion should affect the next term of council
members.
Councillor Norton stated he could not support the motion not knowing in
advance the cost of the Hay Consultants.
17.2 Nominating Committee Recommended Appointments
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
August 22nd 2016, Common Council approves the following appointments:
Saint John Community Arts Board: to appoint Gillian Dykeman, Tim Blackmore
and Craig Estabrooks each for a three year term from August 22, 2016 to August
22, 2019; and to appoint Donna Reardon for a term from August 22, 2016 to the
end of her current term on Council.
Fort La Tour Development Authority: to appoint Brian Russell for a three year
term from August 22, 2016 to August 22, 2019.
Planning Advisory Committee: to appoint Melissa Black for a term from August
22, 2016 to January 1, 2020.
Uptown Saint John: as requested by Uptown Saint John, neither a citizen nor
Council appointment be made.
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Saint John Industrial Parks: to reappoint John Warrington fora three year term
from August 22, 2016 to August 22, 2019; and to appoint Jean -Marc Ringuette for
a three year term from August 22, 2016 to August 22, 2019.
Saint John Free Public Library: to reappoint Li Song for a three year term from
August 22, 2016 to August 22, 2019.
PRO Kids: to appoint Evan Doucet and Devin Burnham each for a three year term
from August 22, 2016 to August 22, 2019.
Fundy Trail Development Authority Inc.: to appoint Betty MacMillan for a three
year term from August 22, 2016 to August 22, 2019.
Jeux Canada Games Foundation: to appoint Deputy Mayor McAlary effective
August 22, 2016 until the end of her current term on Council.
Community Grants Evaluation Committee: to forward to the Finance Committee
for discussion.
Saint John Emergency Measures Organization: to appoint Mayor Darling, Deputy
Mayor McAlary and Councillors Merrithew and Norton each for a term effective
August 22, 2016 until the end of their current terms on Council.
Taxicab Advisory Committee: recommend a bylaw change to remove the
appointment of a councillor.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.3 Community Grant Funds
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Merrithew:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
August 22, 2016, Common Council authorizes the City Manager to distribute the
remaining Community Grant funds.
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17.4 Termination Employee #2604
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
August 22, 2016, Common Council grants authorization to pay to Employee #
2604 the lump sum equivalent of forty-five (45) calendar days pay, calculated
pursuant to the terms of the Agreement between Employee # 2604 and the City
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in order to give immediate effect to the termination of the aforesaid agreement.
MOTION CARRIED.
17.5 Results of Expression of Interest for Civic # 100 Clovelly Drive
Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie:
RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on
August 22, 2016, Common Council directs staff to prepare an agreement of
Purchase and Sale for the conveyance of civic #100 Clovelly Drive, identified as
PID #370320 to Residential Investors and Developers Ltd. and Village View Suites,
and to report back to Council for its consideration.
MOTION CARRIED.
18. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Strowbridge:
RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on August 22, 2016 be
adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Mayor/ maire
Common Clerk/greffier communal
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PROCES-VERBAL—SEANCE ORDINAIRE
CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE LA VILLE DE SAINT JOHN
LE 22 AOUT 2016, A 18 H
DANS LA SALLE DU CONSEIL
Sont presents : D. Darling, maire
S. McAlary, mairesse suppleante
Gary Sullivan, conseiller general
Blake Armstrong, conseiller du quartier 1
Greg Norton, conseiller du quartier 1
John MacKenzie, conseiller du quartier 2
Sean Casey, conseiller du quartier 2
Gerry Lowe, conseiller du quartier 3
Donna Reardon, conseillere du quartier 3
David Merrithew, conseiller du quartier 4
Ray Strowbridge, conseiller du quartier 4
Sont egalement
presents : J. Trail, directeur general
N. Jacobsen, directeur general adjoint
J. Nugent, avocat municipal
K. Fudge, commissaire aux finances et tresorier
J. Hamilton, commissaire du Service de la croissance et du
developpement communautaire
B. McGovern, commissaire de Saint John Water
B. Keenan, ingenieur municipal
K. Clifford, chef du service d'incendie
J. Taylor, greffier communal
P. Anglin, greffiere communale adjointe
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Ouverture de la seance
La seance est ouverte par le maire Darling.
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
2.1 Proces-verbal de la seance tenue le 18 iuillet 2016
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal du 18 juillet
2016 soit approuve.
MOTION ADOPTEE
2.2 Proces-verbal de la seance tenue le 25 juillet 2016
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Merrithew:
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal du 25 juillet
2016 soit approuve.
MOTION ADOPTEE
2.3 Proces-verbal de la seance tenue le 8 ao6t 2016
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par la
conseillere Reardon :
RESOLU que le proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil communal du 8 ao6t 2016
soit approuve.
MOTION ADOPTEE
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que l'ordre du jour de la presente reunion soit adopte, moyennant l'ajout
des points 17.1 Examen des traitements et des avantages sociaux pour les elus
municipaux; 17.2 Recommandations a 1'egard des nominations du comite des
candidatures; 17.3 Fonds des subventions communautaires; 17.4 Cessation
d'emploi pour 1'employe no 2604; et 17.5 Resultats de la declaration d'interet
relative au numero de voirie 100, promenade Clovelly.
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MOTION ADOPTEE
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
La conseillere Reardon explique qu'elle ne sera pas en mesure de voter sur le
point 10.4 Audience publique sur la rue Watson, puisqu'elle n'a pas assiste a
I'audience publique.
S. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Que la lettre de M. Carpenter au sujet des passagers de paquebots de
croisiere aux Chutes reversibles soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.2 Que la lettre de la filiale 69 (Lancaster) de la Legion royale canadienne
concernant les bannieres a 1'effigie d'anciens combattants soit transmise au
directeur general.
5.3 Que la lettre de N. Richard concernant le stationnement gratuit dans la
peninsule sud-est soit acceptee a titre informatif.
5.4 Que la demande de la fondation communautaire a faire une presentation
soit approuvee et que la date soit fixee au 6 septembre 2016.
5.5 Voir le point 14.1.
5.6 Que le conseil communal accepte a titre informatif le rapport soumis
intitule M/C2016-219: Approvisionnement en eau potable—Augmentation du
niveau du lac.
5.7 Voir le point 14.2.
5.8 Voir le point 14.3.
5.9 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2016-218: Contrat n° 2016-16: Degradation de la voie d'acces a
Pinstallation de traitement des eaux usees de Lancaster, le contrat soit accorde au
soumissionnaire le moins-disant, Galbraith Construction Ltd., au prix offert de
91 376,70 $ (TVH incluse), etabli a partir de quantites estimatives, et que le maire
et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer les documents contractuels
necessaires.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Merrithew:
RESOLU que les recommandations formulees relativement aux questions
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soumises a I'approbation du conseil, a savoir les points 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6 et
5.9, soient adoptees.
MOTION ADOPTEE
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que les points 5.5, 5.7 et 5.8 soient tires a partir des questions soumises a
I'approbation du conseil aux fins de discussion.
MOTION ADOPTEE
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations et presentations
8.1 Salubrite de 1'environnement dans les environs du chemin Red Head : Le
projet Energie Est
Wayne Dryer presente l'intervenant, Ken Froese, titulaire d'un doctorat en
chimie. La presentation du specialiste de la sante de 1'environnement, M.
Ken Froese, titulaire d'un doctorat en chimie, au cours de laquelle it prend la
parole au nom du Conseil des Canadiens, est diffusee sur Skype.
M. Froese, Ph. D., presente le rapport soumis intitule Salubrite de
1'environnement dans les environs du chemin Red Head : Le oroiet Eneraie Est.
Le greffier indique que les questions posees par les conseillers peuvent etre
soumises au bureau du greffier, qui les acheminera a M. Froese apres la reunion,
et que les reponses seront publiees dans le prochain ordre du jour pour les
archives publiques.
9. Audiences publiques —18 h 30
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
10.1 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'Arrete de zonage —
1435, chemin Manawagonish
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
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conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-29 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage
de The City of Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de la Ville de
Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 3 069 metres carres situee au 1435, chemin Manawagonish, et portant
Ie NID 55176549, pour faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone de
corridor commercial (CC) a zone de batiments residentiels de faible hauteur (RL),
fasse l'objet d'une lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE
L'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-29 modifiant le zonage de The City of Saint
John » est lu integralement.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan :
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-29 Arrete modifiant I'Arrete de
zonage de The City of Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de la
Ville de Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une
superficie d'environ 3 069 metres carres situee au 1435, chemin Manawagonish,
et portant le NID 55176549, pour faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de
zone de corridor commercial (CC) a zone de batiments residentiels de faible
hauteur (RL), fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et
que le sceau communal y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE
Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-29 modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John ».
10.2 Troisieme lecture du Oroiet de modification de I'Arrete de
conformement aux conditions imposees par I'article 39 — 80-120, rue McDonald
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Lowe :
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-30 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage
de The City of Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de la Ville de
Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 5 215 metres carres, situee aux 80-120, rue McDonald et faisant partie
du NID 00322891, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone de
parc commercial (CBP) a zone commerciale generale (CG), fasse ('objet d'une
lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE
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L'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-30 modifiant le zonage de The City of Saint
John » est lu integralement.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU qu'en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi sur Purbanisme,
I'amenagement et ('utilisation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
approximative de 5 215 metres carres, situee au 80-120, rue McDonald et etant
une partie du NID 00322891, soient assujettis aux conditions suivantes :
c. qu'en general, I'amenagement de 1'emplacement doit respecter Ie plan de
situation approuve et indiquer 1'emplacement de tous les batiments, les
aires de stationnement, les espaces paysagers, les zones d'elimination des
dechets, les promenades et les autres caracteristiques pertinentes de
1'emplacement;
d. que 1'emplacement du batiment principal doit etre situe pres de la Iimite
frontale de la propriete et etre indique sur Ie plan de situation
susmentionne, sous reserve de I'approbation de I'agent d'amenagement.
MOTION ADOPTEE
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Merrithew:
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-30 modifiant I'Arrete de zonage
de The City of Saint John », modifiant I'annexe A, plan de zonage de la Ville de
Saint John, en procedant au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie
d'environ 5 215 metres carres, situee aux 80-120, rue McDonald et faisant partie
du NID 00322891, afin de faire passer la classification s'y rapportant de zone de
parc commercial (CBP) a zone commerciale generale (CG), fasse ('objet d'une
troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que le sceau communal y soit
appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE
Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 111-30 modifiant
I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John ».
10.3 Troisieme lecture du proiet de modification de I'Arrete de lotissement de
The City of Saint John
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no CP -122-1 modifiant I'Arrete de
lotissement de The City of Saint John », lequel comprend de nouveaux renvois a
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des specifications generales, aux pratiques exemplaires en matiere de gestion de
1'eclairage des rues, et a la mission des geoscientifiques de fournir certains
rapports, fasse ('objet d'une lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE
L'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 122-1 modifiant I'Arrete de lotissement de The
City of Saint John » est Iu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller MacKenzie, appuyee par la mairesse suppleante
McAlary:
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no CP -122-1 modifiant I'Arrete de
lotissement de The City of Saint John », lequel comprend de nouveaux renvois a
des specifications generales, aux pratiques exemplaires en matiere de gestion de
1'eclairage des rues, et a la mission des geoscientifiques de fournir certains
rapports, fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete soit edicte et que
le sceau communal y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE
Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no C.P. 122-1 modifiant
I'Arrete de lotissement de The City of Saint John ».
10.4 Troisieme lecture du proiet de modification de I'Arrete concernant la
sauvegarde du patrimoine — 100, rue Watson
(La conseillere Reardon quitte la seance.)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Lowe :
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule «Arrete no HC -1, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete
concernant les aires de conservation du patrimoine de Saint John », modifiant
I'alinea 2(1)g) et ('Annexe « G », aire de conservation du patrimoine de la
rue King Ouest, en retirant de I'aire de conservation du patrimoine, une parcelle
de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1960 metres carres, y compris les batiments
et les structures qui s'y trouvent, situee au 100, rue Watson, et portant le
NID 00361535, fasse ('objet d'une lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE
L'arrete intitule « Arrete no HC -1, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete concernant les aires de
conservation du patrimoine de The City of Saint John » est lu integralement.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Lowe :
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule «Arrete no HC -1, Arrete modifiant I'Arrete
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concernant les aires de conservation du patrimoine de Saint John », modifiant
I'alinea 2(1)g) et ('Annexe « G », aire de conservation du patrimoine de la
rue King Ouest, en retirant de I'aire de conservation du patrimoine, une parcelle
de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 1960 metres carres, y compris les batiments
et les structures qui s'y trouvent, situee aux 100, rue Watson, et portant Ie
NID 00361535, fasse ('objet d'une troisieme lecture, que (edit arrete soit edicte et
que Ie sceau communal y soit appose.
MOTION ADOPTEE
Troisieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete no HC -1, Arrete modifiant
1'arrete concernant les aires de conservation du patrimoine de Saint John ».
(La conseillere Reardon reintegre la seance.)
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Financement de la fontaine a lets douchants de Saint John Est (conseiller
Strowbridge)
Le directeur general mentionne qu'un plan d'amenagement doit etre entrepris et
souligne qu'un certain nombre de plans d'amenagement termines n'ont pas ete
mis en oeuvre en raison du manque de ressources financieres.
Proposition du conseiller MacKenzie, appuyee par la mairesse suppleante
McAlary:
RESOLU que le financement de la fontaine a jets douchants de Saint John Est, y
compris le plan d'amenagement du centre de loisirs du district Forest Hills, soit
soumis au processus relatif au budget d'immobilisations 2017.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Les conseillers Reardon et Norton votent contre la
proposition.
11.2 Mode de gestion du systeme des comites (mairesse suppleante McAlary)
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Lowe
RESOLU que la mairesse suppleante soit autorisee a prendre la parole dans le
cadre du processus sur la forme de gouvernance du Comite.
MOTION ADOPTEE
Le directeur general s'exprime sur le nouveau systeme du Comite et sur le
rajustement procedural mis en oeuvre depuis la premiere reunion du nouveau
Comite des finances. A I'avenir, les conseillers auront acces aux dossiers
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contenant les ordres du jour des reunions et tous les membres du conseil
recevront un avis.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Lowe
RESOLU que le rapport concernant la forme de gouvernance du Comite soit re�u a
titre informatif.
MOTION ADOPTEE
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Le point sur le rendement du projet Eau potable saine et propre
Dean Price presente le systeme de production du rapport bimensuel prevu pour
le rapport soumis intitule Le point sur le projet du rendement — Projet Eau potable
saine et propre.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par la
conseillere Reardon :
RESOLU que le conseil communal accepte a titre informatif le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2016-214 Le point sur le projet du rendement — Projet Eau potable
saine et propre.
MOTION ADOPTEE
12.2 Demande de construction de deux habitations au 0, allee Free et au 50
romenade Columbus
M. Reade presente les reponses aux questions soulevees par le conseil au cours
de la reunion du 11juin. Un rapport revise presente intitule Demande de
construction de deux habitations au 0, allee Free et au 50, promenade Columbus
reaffirme la position du personnel de rejeter la demande. Le personnel a examine
la demande aupres du ministere des Transports et de ('infrastructure et a
determine que la route sert actuellement d'acces a la propriete pour
1'exploitation des ressources. Pour tout amenagement pour 1'exploitation
saisonniere, p. ex. habitations et caravanes, la responsabilite du chemin doit etre
transferee a la Ville, y compris les co6ts connexes
• 35 000 $ — co6ts d'entretien annuel
• 600 000 $-700 000 $ — co6ts d'asphaltage et d'entretien
Demande croissante des services municipaux, comme le ramassage des
o rd u res
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Strowbridge :
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RESOLU que le point Demande de construction de deux habitations au 0,
allee Free et au 50, promenade Columbus soit soumis aux fins de discussion.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. La conseillere Reardon vote contre la proposition.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Lowe
RESOLU que le requerant Mike Boyle, soit autorise a s'adresser au conseil.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Les conseillers Reardon et Casey votent contre la
proposition.
Mike Boyle demande au conseil un delai de jusqu'a 8 semaines afin de tenir
d'autres discussions avec la province sur la question du futur deblaiement de la
route en question.
Proposition du conseiller Merrithew, appuyee par le conseiller Stowbridge :
RESOLU que la question de la Demande de construction de deux habitations au 0,
allee Free et au 50, promenade Columbus soit reportee pour une duree de
huit semaines pour Bonner au requerant ('occasion de discuter de la question
avec la province.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. La conseillere Reardon vote contre la proposition.
12.3 Modifications a I'Arrete relatif a la circulation (premiere et deuxieme
lectures
On examine un rapport presente par l'avocat municipal intitule M/C 2016-220
Modifications a I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans The City of Saint John.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Lowe :
RESOLU que 1'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans
les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a
moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes », abrogeant I'annexe A-1(heures de
stationnement de 8 h a 17 h) et I'annexe O (rues regies par les permis de
stationnement dans une zone residentielle) et les rempla�ant, fasse l'objet d'une
premiere lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE
Premiere lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la
circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les
vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes ».
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le conseiller Lowe :
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RESOLU clue 1'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant I'Arrete relatif a la circulation dans
les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu de la Loi sur les vehicules a
moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes », abrogeant I'annexe A-1(heures de
stationnement de 8 h a 17 h) et I'annexe O (rues regies par les permis de
stationnement dans une zone residentielle) et les rempla�ant, fasse l'objet d'une
deuxieme lecture.
MOTION ADOPTEE
Deuxieme lecture par titre de 1'arrete intitule « Arrete modifiant 1'arrete
concernant la circulation dans les rues de The City of Saint John, edicte en vertu
de la Loi sur les vehicules a moteur (1973) et modifications afferentes ».
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Etats financiers consolides de 2015
Le commissaire aux finances presente les verificateurs du cabinet Deloitte LLP.
Faisant reference au rapport soumis intitule Etats financiers consolides de 2015,
M. Geoff Cochrane declare clue 1'entreprise Deloitte a effectue une verification
des etats financiers consolides et des etats des fonds en fiducie de la Ville pour
1'exercice financier se terminant le 31 decembre 2015 et donne une opinion
favorable, conformement aux principes comptables canadiens generalement
reconnus, pour les gouvernements locaux, comme le souligne le manuel de la
comptabilite dans le secteur public.
Proposition du conseiller Reardon, appuyee par la mairesse suppleante McAlary
RESOLU clue, comme le recommande le directeur general dans le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2016-215 : Etats financiers consolides de 2015, le conseil approuve
1'ebauche des etats financiers consolides verifies et des etats des fonds en fiducie
de The City of Saint John pour 1'exercice financier se terminant le
31 decembre 2015.
MOTION ADOPTEE
13.2 Previsions de fin d'annee 2016
Proposition du conseiller Reardon, appuyee par la mairesse suppleante McAlary
RESOLU que le consed communal accepte a titre informatif le rapport soumis
intitule MIC 2016-216: Previsions de fin d'annee 2016.
MOTION ADOPTEE
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a I'approbation du
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14.1 Presentation de TransCanada au comite de I'Office national de 1'eneraie
Le directeur general adjoint discute des seances tenues par le comite de 1'01\1E les
8, 9 et 10 ao6t, a Saint John. Des precisions sur la diapositive15 du rapport soumis
intitule Presentation de TransCanada au comite de I'Office national de 1'energie
concernant l'imp6t foncier sont corrigees. Les previsions des recettes de l'imp6t
foncier pour Saint John s'elevent a 3,7 millions de dollars.
La somme de 6,9 millions de dollars represente le total combine propose des
recettes de l'imp6t foncier provincial et municipal.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Merrithew:
RESOLU que le rapport concernant la presentation de TransCanada au comite de
l'Office national de 1'energie soit re�u a titre informatif.
MOTION ADOPTEE
14.2 Demande de I'Association canadienne de pipelines d'energie
Le maire declare qu'un membre de la famille fait partie de I'Association et it
declare la situation de conflit d'interets.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par la
conseillere Reardon :
RESOLU que la question de la demande de 1'Association canadienne de pipelines
d'energie soit transmise au greffier communal pour qu'il fixe une date.
MOTION ADOPTEE
14.3 M/C 2016-212 : Acquisition d'un terrain, chemin Post Office (Lorneville) —
NID 00285122
En reponse aux questions soulevees, le personnel declare qu'il faut acquerir des
terrains pour I'acces public.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU :
1. que The City of Saint John acquiere aupres de Bryant Robert Ferguson et
autres, l'interet franc sur le bien-fonds inscrit sous le NID 00285122,
conformement aux conditions prevues dans la convention d'achat-vente soumise
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avec le rapport M/C 2016-212;
2. Que le maire et le greffier communal soient autorises a signer tous les
documents pour proceder a ladite transaction.
MOTION ADOPTEE
15. Correspondance generale
16. Ordre du jour supplementaire
17. Comite plenier
17.1 Examen des traitements et des avantages sociaux pour les elus municipaux
Le directeur general commente les co6ts de 1'embauche de la societe d'experts-
conseils et indique qu'il est convaincu que 1'examen pourrait etre menti pour un
co6t minime et qu'une verification par un tiers serait plus efficace qu'une
verification interne.
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Strowbridge :
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier qui s'est reuni le
22 ao6t 2016, le conseil communal retienne, par 1'entremise du bureau du
directeur general, les services de 1'entreprise de consultants « Hay Consultants »,
en vue d'effectuer un examen complet des traitements et avantages sociaux pour
les elus municipaux de la Ville de Saint John.
LA MOTION EST ADOPTEE. Les conseillers Norton et Sullivan votent contre la
proposition.
Le conseiller Sullivan declare qu'il ne peut pas appuyer la motion pour le mandat
actuel des membres du conseil et que la proposition devrait avoir des
repercussions sur le prochain mandat des membres du conseil.
Le conseiller Norton indique qu'il ne peut pas appuyer la proposition s'il ne
connait pas a l'avance le co6t des services de 1'entreprise de consultants Hay
Consultants.
17.2 Recommandations a I'kard des nominations du comite des candidatures
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier qui s'est reuni le
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22 ao6t 2016, le conseil communal approuve les nominations suivantes :
Conseil d'administration des arts de la communaute de Saint John : Nomination
de Gillian Dykeman, Tim Blackmore et Craig Estabrooks pour un mandat de trois
ans allant du 22 ao6t 2016 au 22 ao6t 2019 et nomination de Donna Reardon
pour un mandat allant du 22 ao6t 2016 jusqu'a la fin de son mandat actuel au
sein du conseil.
Comite pour la mise en valeur de Fort La Tour: Nomination de Brian Russell pour
un mandat de trois ans allant du 22 ao6t 2016 au 22 ao6t 2019.
Comite consultatif d'urbanisme : Nomination de Melissa Black pour un mandat
allant du 22 ao6t 2016 au lerjanvier 2020.
Uptown Saint John : Conformement a la demande de Uptown Saint John, aucun
citoyen ou membre du conseil n'a ete nomine.
Saint John Industrial Parks : Renouvellement de la nomination de
John Warrington pour un mandat de trois ans allant du 22 ao6t 2016 au 22 ao6t
2019; et nomination de Jean -Marc Ringuette pour un mandat de trois ans allant
du 22 ao6t 2016 au 22 ao6t 2019.
Bibliotheque publique de Saint John : Renouvellement de la nomination de
Li Song pour un mandat de trois ans allant du 22 ao6t 2016 au 22 ao6t 2019.
P.R.O. Jeunesse : Nomination de Evan Doucet et Devin Burnham pour un mandat
de trois ans chacun allant du 22 ao6t 2016 au 22 ao6t 2019.
Fundy Trail Development Authority Inc.: Nomination de Betty MacMillan pour
un mandat de trois ans allant du 22 ao6t 2016 au 22 ao6t 2019.
Fondation Jeux Canada Games Saint John : Nomination de la mairesse
suppleante McAlary pour un mandat allant du 22 ao6t 2016 jusqu'a la fin de son
mandat actuel au sein du conseil.
Comite devaluation des subventions communautaires : Acheminement au
Comite des finances aux fins de discussion.
Organisme de gestion des services d'urgence de Saint John : Nomination du
maire Darling, de la mairesse suppleante McAlary et des conseillers Merrithew et
Norton pour un mandat de trois ans allant du 22 ao6t 2016 jusqu'a la fin de leur
mandat actuel au sein du conseil.
Comite consultatif sur les taxis : Recommandation d'une modification a 1'arrete
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pour retirer la nomination d'un conseiller.
MOTION ADOPTEE
17.3 Fonds des subventions communautaires
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller Merrithew:
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier qui s'est reuni le 22 ao6t
2016, le conseil communal autorise le directeur general a distribuer le reste des
fonds des subventions communautaires.
MOTION ADOPTEE
17.4 Cessation d'emploi pour 1'employe no 2604
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier, s'etant reuni le
22 ao6t 2016, le conseil communal accorde le versement a 1'employe no 2604 de
la somme forfaitaire equivalente au revenu decoulant de quarante-cinq (45) jours
civils, calculee en fonction des modalites de 1'entente entre 1'employe no 2604 et
la Ville, afin de mettre en vigueur immediatement la resiliation de ladite entente.
MOTION ADOPTEE
17.5 Resultats de la declaration d'interet relative au numero de voirie 100
promenade Clovelly
Proposition de la mairesse suppleante McAlary, appuyee par le
conseiller MacKenzie :
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le comite plenier, s'etant reuni le
22 ao6t 2016, le conseil communal charge le personnel de rediger une convention
d'achat-vente pour le transfert du numero de voirie 100, promenade Clovelly,
portant le NID 370320, a Residential Investors and Developers Ltd. et a Village
View Suites et qu'il fasse un compte rendu au conseil aux fins d'examen.
MOTION ADOPTEE
18. Levee de la seance
Proposition du conseiller MacKenzie, appuyee par le conseiller Stowbridge
RESOLU que la seance du conseil communal du 22 ao6t 2016 soit levee.
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COMMON COUNCIL/CONSEIL COMMUNAL
August 22, 2016/le 22 aout 2016
MOTION ADOPTEE
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 20 h 20.
Mayor/ maire
Common Clerk/greffier communal
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