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PRESENT: MAYOR NANCY GRANT DEPUTY MAYOR MATT ALEXANDER COUNCILLOR HELEN BOYLE COUNCILLOR DAVE BROWN COUNCILLOR PETER J. LEWIS COUNCILLOR BILL McGUIRE COUNCILLOR DON SHEA TOWN MANAGER JOHN JARVIE TOWN CLERK […]

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ROTHESAY COUNCIL MEETING Rothesay Town Hall Monday, September 10, 2018 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: MAYOR NANCY GRANT DEPUTY MAYOR MATT ALEXANDER COUNCILLOR GRANT BRENAN COUNCILLOR PETER J. LEWIS COUNCILLOR TIFFANY MACKAY […]

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PRESENT: MAYOR NANCY GRANT DEPUTY MAYOR MATT ALEXANDER COUNCILLOR DAVE BROWN COUNCILLOR HELEN BOYLE COUNCILLOR PETER J. LEWIS COUNCILLOR TIFFANY MACKAY FRENCH COUNCILLOR BILL McGUIRE COUNCILLOR DON SHEA TOWN MANAGER […]

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PRESENT: MAYOR NANCY GRANT DEPUTY MAYOR MATT ALEXANDER COUNCILLOR HELEN BOYLE COUNCILLOR DAVE BROWN COUNCILLOR PETER J. LEWIS COUNCILLOR TIFFANY MACKAY FRENCH COUNCILLOR BILL McGUIRE COUNCILLOR DON SHEA TOWN MANAGER […]

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ROTHESAY COUNCIL MEETING Rothesay Town Hall Monday, July 11, 2016 7:00 pm PRESENT: MAYOR NANCY GRANT ABSENT: DEPUTY MAYOR MATT ALEXANDER COUNCILLORGRANTBRENAN COUNCILLOR, PETER J. LEWIS COUNCILLOR TIFFANY MACKAY FRENCH COUNCILLOR BILL McGUIRE COUNCILLOR DON SHEA COUNCILLOR MIRIAM WELLS TOWN MANAGER JOHN JARVIE TOWN CLERK MARY JANE BANKS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (DO) BRETT McLEAN TREASURER DOUG MacDONALD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT LIZ POMEROY DIRECTOR OF REC/PARKS (DRP) CHARLES JENSEN DIRECTOR OF PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT (DPDS) BRIAN WHITE Mayor Grant called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOVED by Counc. McGuire and seconded by Counc. Lewis the agenda be approved as circulated. CARRIED. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting 13 June 2016 MOVED by Counc. Lewis and seconded by Counc. Wells the minutes of 13 June 2016 be adopted as circulated. ~ Business Arising from Minutes NIA 3. OPENING REMARKS OF COUNCIL CARRIED. Mayor Grant welcomed two grade 8 students from Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS): Ore Alugo and Heather Chisholm. Absent were two group members: Matthew Morehouse and Alec Oland. The four are regional winners of the grade 7-9 division of the 2016 Toshiba National Science Teachers Association Explora Vision contest. Explora Vision is a science, technology, engineering and math competition that challenges students to envision and communicate new technology 20 years in the future through collaborative brainstorming and research of current science and technology. The group of four from RNS presented the idea of bulletproof clothing for the competition. The clothing is made of magnesium that is woven together with silicon carbide nanoparticles and is thirty times stronger than Kevlar fibres used in current vests as well as lighter, flexible, and more breathable. It was noted the students were presented with a trophy and a $10,000 scholarship each as a prize for the competition. Mayor Grant presented Ms. Alugo and Ms. Chisholm each with a gift of a Town pin and congratulated the students on behalf of the town of Rothesay. Mayor Grant noted the Canada Day celebration on the Rothesay Common was a success and thanked Town staff for their hard work during the event. ROTHESAY Regular Council Meeting Minutes -2 – 3.1 Declaration of Conflict of Interest Counc. Shea declared a conflict of interest for item 8.5 Robinson Street Drainage. 4. DELEGATIONS 4.1 Michael Butler (see item 9.1) 11 July 2016 Mayor Grant welcomed Mr. Butler to the meeting. She noted his summary had been received and provided to Council. Mr. Butler gave background information, noting in 2009 after agreeing to allow the Town to install a drainage pipe on an easement on their property, they experienced water issues in the crawl space under the house and his lawn. Mr. Butler expressed his disappointment; alleging Town staff were reluctant to release the insurance adjuster’s report, follow proper procedures with regards to his right to information request and the Access to Information and Privacy Commissioner’s report, and informing Council. He noted his only option was to take legal action against the Town. Mr. Butler suggested the Town hire a lawyer on retainer to ensure Council is informed of similar issues. Mayor Grant advised Mr. Butler his statements encroached upon the topic of Town personnel issues and open session Council is not the venue to discuss such matters. Mr. Butler requested the Town reimburse him for costs incurred in 2009 and further that Council initiate an engineering study to review the matter and the study then be reviewed by a small committee of two Councillors, the Town Engineer and Mr. and Mrs. Butler. He requested the Town then commit to implement the recommendations of the engineering study to resolve the issue and restore full use of their land to the Butlers. Mayor Grant thanked Mr. Butler for his presentation. 5. CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION 5.1 29 June 2016 Letter (via email) from resident RE: Gondola Point Road/Church Ave. Intersection MOVED by Counc. Wells and seconded by Counc. Mackay French the letter (via email) from resident RE: Gondola Point Road/Church Ave. Intersection dated 29 June 2016 be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee and the Heritage Preservation Review Board for budget consideration. ON THE QUESTION: Counc. Shea inquired about the process required and if any issues regarding the covenant on the Rothesay Common may arise. Town Manager Jarvie advised a fence was discussed during the initial design phase however the final recommendation did not include a fence. He added the covenant does note structures can be erected, and a fence is a type of structure. Counc. Wells advised there is vegetation surrounding the playground area on the Common that requires time to grow as a natural barrier. There was an inquiry regarding the suggestion to discuss the possibility of staggering church services during Christmas time to reduce traffic and parking congestion in the area. Town Manager Jarvie noted the suggestion could be brought to the attention of the churches in the area. CARRIED. 5.2 6 July 2016 Email from resident RE: Dunedin Road pathway MOVED by Deputy Mayor Alexander and seconded by Counc. McGuire the email from resident RE: Dunedin Road pathway dated 6 July 2016 be referred to staff and the Parks and Recreation Committee. ON THE QUESTION: Counc. Shea inquired if there is a designated access point for the trail. There was a general discussion regarding the layout of the area. It was noted when the project began it was not anticipated to be a trail but a service road for the installed utility infrastructure (pipes). It became popular as a walking area ROTHESAY Regular Council Meeting Minutes -3-11 July 2016 which resulted in some deficiencies as a trail: no signage, no parking on either end; and no beginning or end to the trail. It was noted there is limited land available at either end of the trail for parking and further, the item will be discussed at the next Parks and Recreation Committee meeting. CARRIED. 5.3 6 July 2016 Letter from Brian Gillis RE: Active Transportation with attachments MOVED by Counc. Lewis and seconded by Counc. Shea the letter from Brian Gillis RE: Active Transportation with attachments dated 6 July 2016 be referred to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. CARRIED. 6. CORRESPONDENCE -FOR INFORMATION 6.1 15 June 2016 Letter from P.R.O. Kids Advisory Committee RE: Thank You MOVED by Counc. McGuire and seconded by Counc. Wells the letter from P.R.O Kids Advisory Committee RE: Thank You dated 15 June 2016 be received/filed. ON THE QUESTION: Counc. Wells encouraged all councillors and the Town to spread the word about the P.R.O. Kids initiative. She noted there are funds available to help kids participate in not only sports but other extracurricular activities as well, and all participant information is confidential. CARRIED. 6.2 16 June 2016 Letter from Mayor Darling RE: Election Congratulations MOVED by Deputy Mayor Alexander and seconded by Counc. Shea the letter from Mayor Darling RE: Election Congratulations dated 16 June 2016 be received/filed. CARRIED. 6.3 23 June 2016 Letter from Amy Brown, recipient of the Medical Education Scholarship RE: Thank You MOVED by Counc. Wells and seconded by Counc. Lewis the letter from Amy Brown recipient of the Medical Education Scholarship RE: Thank You dated 23 June 2016 be received/filed. ON THE QUESTION: Mayor Grant advised she had the honour of presenting the scholarship to Ms. Brown. CARRIED. 6.4 30 June 2016 Letter from Grand Bay-Westfield RE: Saint John Dragon Boat Challenge MOVED by Counc. McGuire and seconded by Counc. Wells the letter from Grand Bay-Westfield RE: Saint John Dragon Boat Challenge dated 30 June 2016 be received/filed. CARRIED. 7. REPORTS 7.0 July 2016 Report from Closed Session Fire Board Appointment 11July2016 Memorandum from Town Manager Jarvie MOVED by Deputy Mayor Alexander and seconded by Counc. McGuire the Rothesay Procedural By­ law 2-14 be amended as follows: 1. Schedule C – 1 be amended to read: Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department Inc. board I; and Schedule C-2 be amended to read: Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department Inc. board 3; and 2. Further that: John Jarvie be appointed to the Board of the Kennebecasis Valley Regional Fire Department for a term of 3 years, effective July 1, 2016. CARRIED. ROTHESAY Regular Council Meeting Minutes -4- 7.1 July 2016 Fundy Regional Service Commission Update 11July2016 Mayor Grant advised she requested the Fundy Regional Service Commission Update be a standing item on the Council agenda to ensure a regular report is delivered. She added the approved meeting minutes will be brought to Council and further that the initial meetings held following the election have been orientation sessions. 7 .2 25 May 2016 Kennebecasis Regional Joint Board of Police Commissioners (KRJBPC) Meeting Minutes MOVED by Deputy Mayor Alexander and seconded by Counc. Mackay French the Kennebecasis Valley Joint Board of Police Commissioners (KRJBPC) meeting minutes dated 25 May 2016 be received/filed. CARRIED. 31 May 2016 KRJBPC Statement of Financial Position MOVED by Deputy Mayor Alexander and seconded by Counc. Mackay French the KRJBPC Statement of Financial Position dated 31 May 2016 be received/filed. CARRIED. 7 .3 31 May 2016 Draft unaudited Rothesay General Fund Financial Statements MOVED by Counc. Brenan and seconded by Counc. Wells the Draft unaudited Rothesay General Fund Financial Statements dated 31 May 2016 be received/filed. CARRIED. 31 May 2016 Draft unaudited Rothesay Utility Fund Financial Statements MOVED by Counc. Brenan and seconded by Counc. Wells the Draft unaudited Rothesay Utility Fund Financial Statements dated 31 May 2016 be received/filed. CARRIED. 16 June 2016 Draft Finance Committee Meeting Minutes MOVED by Counc. Brenan and seconded by Counc. Shea the Draft Finance Committee Meeting Minutes dated 16 June 2016 be received/filed. CARRIED. 7.4 22 June 2016 Draft Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes MOVED by Deputy Mayor Alexander and seconded by Counc. Wells the Draft Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes dated 22 June 2016 be received/filed. ON THE QUESTION: Counc. Lewis inquired as to what came of his email regarding the curb on James Renforth Drive. He noted the curb protrudes onto the road causing drivers to hit it, as indicated by the tire marks in the photograph provided to the Committee. Counc. Wells noted the correspondence was unclear in stating a desired outcome. Counc. Lewis suggested the curb be pulled back to measure the same width as the road and requested the Committee review his request again. Counc. Wells advised she would take it back to the Committee for further review. CARRIED. ;… Almon Lane and Peters Lane curb MOVED by Deputy Mayor Alexander and seconded by Counc. Wells Council approve the installation of standard rolled curb for the Almon Lane and Peters Lane project. 0 ROTHESAY Regular Council Meeting Minutes ON THE QUESTION: -5-11July2016 Counc. Shea inquired about the curb installation. Town Manager Jarvie advised the curb had recently been installed based on feedback from Council. CARRIED. );;:>-Master Drive Site Development (see item 8.4) );;:>-Parkdale A venue/Chapel Road sidewalk MOVED by Deputy Mayor Alexander and seconded by Counc. McGuire Council issue a tender for installation of a sidewalk from Hampton Road along Parkdale A venue and Chapel Road to Chapel Hill Boulevard. ON THE QUESTION: Town Manager Jarvie noted the engineer’s estimate is larger than the Town’s budgeted amount. The proposed tender may provide a more cost efficient solution. CARRIED. );;:>-Donlyn Drive signage MOVED by Deputy Mayor Alexander and seconded by Counc. Wells Council deny the request for additional signage on Donlyn Drive. ON THE QUESTION: Clarification was requested regarding the resident’s request. It was noted the resident was requesting additional signage in the area to direct attention to the location of Donlyn Drive. Deputy Mayor Alexander advised the Committee recommended against the request as Donlyn Drive is not a thoroughfare but a residential street, and additional signage would promote it as a thoroughfare. No signage will benefit the neighbourhood by maintaining regular traffic amounts. Counc. Shea noted at certain times in the evening there is not sufficient visibility of the current sign. CARRIED. );;:>-Hutson Street traffic controls MOVED by Deputy Mayor Alexander and seconded by Counc. Wells Council deny the […]

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