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29-09-08- 1
TOWN OF SHEDIAC
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2008
LOCATION: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Raymond Cormier, Mayor
Ernie O’Brien, Deputy Mayor
Charles J. LeBlanc, Councillor
André Caissie, Councillor
Laura Gallant, Councillor
Normand Belliveau, Councillor
Peter Breau, Councillor
Jacques LeBlanc, Councillor
Michel Thibodeau, Councillor
AND: Gérard Belliveau, Town Manager/Assistant Town Clerk
Jeannette Bourque, Town Clerk
Réjean Godin, Municipal Treasurer
Claude Boudreau, Director of Public Works
Paul Boudreau, Recreation Director
Monica Cormier, Recreation Intern
Donald R. Cormier, Interim Fire Chief
Cpl. Wally Blaquière, RCMP
Thirty citizens
Three journalists - Le Moniteur Acadien, L’Étoile,
Times & Transcript
1. OPENING PRAYER AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Raymond Cormier declared the meeting open at 7:00 p.m. The
meeting opens with the singing of the National Anthem followed by the
special prayer of council.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
C08-155 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: Laura Gallant
That the agenda be accepted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
C08-156 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: Charles LeBlanc
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That the minutes of the Council Regular Meeting
of August 25, 2008 be accepted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/PETITIONS/DELEGATIONS
Check presentation - Mayor Raymond Cormier accompanied by Georges
Belliveau of the band Bois Joli presented a check for $16,718 to Shediac
Minor Hockey Association President Mr. Kevin Coates for being the non-
profit association responsible for bar services at the Bois Joli concert. Mayor
Cormier accompanied by Roland Gauvin of the band 1755 remitted a check
for $10,990 to the Shediac Cap-Pelé Female Hockey Association for their
services at the 1755 concert.
Presentation by Dorice Vautour – Mrs. Vautour, co-owner of the Étoile
filante campground took the floor to present her arguments relative to their
application for rezoning to enable the development of an additional 16 camp
sites on the existing property. The proposed site is within the Green Belt
zone (N) which does not permit a campground. The owners have applied to
the Beaubassin District Planning Commission for a temporary permit to
enable them to undertake the extension of sewer services prior to the ground
freezing. The Commission refused the request and informed the applicants
that rezoning was required. According to Mrs. Vautour, they do not have any
problem with undertaking the rezoning process but question why they were
granted a permit in 2004 for an expansion of 28 sites adjacent to the sea.
According to Mrs. Vautour, the addition of 16 sites represents the last phase
of the project. She adds that all necessary permits have been obtained from
the Department of Environment, NB Power, the Greater Shediac Sewerage
Commission and other related agencies. The developers say they are ready
to invest over $100,000 to complete the project.
David Hayward, 22 Edouard Street – Citizens addressed the meeting to
request an amendment to the by-law regulating council deliberations to
permit the public to ask questions at the end of the meeting as permitted in
the past. He maintained that citizens present at the meeting might have
questions relative to council deliberations.
Gilles Brine, 44 Aurèle-Cormier Street - The citizen addressed the meeting
to congratulate Council and staff members for their work. He refutes the
allegations that he has been negative towards the municipality. In reality, he
maintains that he is an ambassador for Shediac when travelling or meeting
individuals interested in moving to southeast New Brunswick. Mr. Brine
declared that he is very proud of the projects and events organized by the
municipality during the past year: such as the 1755 and Bois Joli concerts,
the Lobster Festival, the fireworks show, motorcycle rally, the kickball
tournament in memoriam of Maurice Leger and numerous other activities.
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He indicated that he believes that we are going in the right direction with the
implementation of new policies and regulations. Notwithstanding, he must
make a fourth request (verbal and written) for copies of the Mayor’s credit
card statements for the period of October 1, 2005 and December 31, 2006 as
well as claimed expenses for travel and per diems.
The Mayor responded by stating that an audit had been made relative to
Council expenditures and following the presentation of the report by
auditors, the past Council concluded that nothing illegal had occurred. He
outlined to Mr. Brine that he will be discussing his request with the Town
Manager and is ready to meet with him subsequent to the meeting.
Willie Allain, 152 LaBatture Street - The citizen brought forth numerous
issues. He asked Council to consider holding meetings in English
periodically to benefit English speaking citizens. He also alluded to the bad
state of the former Tobias House located on Main Street. The citizen
objected to the fact the municipality lends the tent to organizations without
charging a fee (damages, labour for setup and dismantling the structure, etc.)
Mr. Allain inquired on the youth centre issue. He maintains that the issue
was a priority when candidates campaigned. Citizens also questioned
municipal by-laws and their implementation. Mr. Allain informed the
meeting that he intends to become a candidate in the 2012 elections.
5. READING OF CORRESPONDENCE
a) Gilles Bois, President of the Shediac Acadian Senior’s Club Inc.- RE:
Closure of Bowling Alley. Members of the Senior’s Club are very
disappointed to learn that there might not be any bowling at the facility this
year. He is asking that Council become involved in the issue to ensure that
the sport of bowling be available for seniors.
b) Sylvain Losier, Director of the Beaubassin District Planning
Commission - RE: Letter of thanks. Mr. Losier has submitted his
resignation as director of the Beaubassin District Planning Commission and
accepted a position with a private sector firm in Québec. He expressed his
more sincere thanks to Council for their collaboration during the past four
years.
c) Mrs. Joan Gauld, resident at 350 Pascal-Poirier Street, Apt. 406 - RE:
Traffic on Pascal-Poirier Street. The resident asked Council to consider the
possibility of enhancing infrastructure (paving, curb and gutter, sidewalks,
etc.) on this street due to the volume of traffic and the important number of
units in the area.
It is agreed that the request be sent to the Public Works Committee for
technical analysis. It was mentioned that $8,000 had been approved in the
2008 budget for engineering of the street.
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d) Kenneth Maybee, President and Head of Operations – New
Brunswick Pulmonary Association - RE: Awareness Forum for Climate
Change. The Forum is a non profit multilateral organization which
encourages the general public to undertake individual and collective action
to reduce green house gases.
e) Maureen Moorfield, Secretary of William Ling Lawn Bowling Club -
RE: Request for financial aid. The Secretary on behalf of lawn bowling club
members expresses its most sincere thanks to Council for their financial aid
over the past years.
It was agreed that the request be referred to the Recreation Committee for
assessment of the required labour for maintenance of the facility and upon
completion, referral to the Finance/Administration Committee for a financial
contribution.
f) Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough-Agincourt, House of Commons -
RE: Bill C-568. The MP is asking Council to support his Parliamentary
Initiative Bill, being Bill 568, an act amending the Automobile Security Act
(speed limiters). This act would prohibit the construction, importation, sale,
lease or use, repairs to any motor vehicle built after January 1, 2010 if it is
not equipped with a speed limiter, set for a maximum of 150 km/hour.
g) Jacques R. Laforest of East Coast PreCast Ltd. - RE: Option to buy a
parcel of public lands. The owners have forwarded a request to the
municipality indicating their interest in acquiring the parcel of land adjacent
to the existing Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy building.
It was agreed that the request be referred to the Economic
Development/Planning Committee for recommendation to Council and to
the Public Works Committee for technical review.
h) Luc Leger, Shediac citizen and founder of the Maurice Leger
Foundation - RE: 2009 «kickball» match. This year the Foundation has
gathered more than $11,000 to help pay fees for youths and for them to
participate in organized sports (hockey, soccer, etc.) The group has
undertaken preparations for its 2009 activities. They have asked the
municipality for support by lending them material (tables), accessing ball
fields and/or soccer fields, the tent, labour (maintenance of fields, garbage,
etc.) as well as publicity for the event.
It was agreed that the request be debated at the 2009 budget deliberations.
i) Dan Bourque, Helen Elliot, Moril Leger and Shirley McEwen,
Organizing Committee - Shediac Motorcycle Lobster Rally - RE: Letter of
thanks. The group wishes to express thanks and appreciation for municipal
services offered each year during this event. A special mention was made
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for support from Directors Paul Boudreau and Emery Bourque as well as
RCMP members.
j) Nicolas Blouin, President of the Shediac Winter Carnaval - RE:
Resignation. For personal reasons, Mr. Blouin resigned as President of the
Shediac Winter Carnival. He mentioned that he was available to help the
new President.
It was agreed that the issue be referred to the Recreation Committee.
k) Councillor Laura Gallant - RE: Crosswalk in front of Tim Hortons
Restaurant. Some citizens have inquired if it was possible to move the
crosswalk across from Bellevue Street.
It was agreed that the issue be referred to the Public Works Committee for
review and recommendation to Council.
6. REPORTS FROM STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Finance/Labour/Management/Administration Committee
The committee met on September 9, 2008. Present were: President Jacques
LeBlanc, Deputy Mayor Ernie O’Brien, Councillors André Caissie and
Normand Belliveau, citizen Michel LeBlanc, Gérard Belliveau, Town
Manager and Réjean Godin, Municipal Treasurer.
1) Committee Mandate
C08-157 Moved by: Jacques LeBlanc
Seconded by: Ernie O’Brien
Be it resolved that Council adopt the mandate of
the Finance/Administration Committee as
recommended by the Finance/Administration
Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
2) Financial Reports
The committee reviewed the financial reports of July 31, 2008 presented by
Treasurer Réjean Godin.
C08-158 Moved by: Jacques LeBlanc
Seconded by: Laura Gallant
Be it resolved that Council adopt the July 31,
2008 financial reports as presented by Treasurer
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Réjean Godin and recommended by the
Finance/Administration Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
3) Confidentiality
It was brought to the attention of committee members that confidential
information concerning staff, elected officials and municipal clients are
sometimes circulated in public.
C08-159 Moved by: Jacques LeBlanc
Seconded by: Ernie O’Brien
Be it resolved that members of Council as well as
municipal staff sign a confidentiality agreement
as recommended by the Finance/Administration
Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
4) Fine – Loitering BY-law
The municipality intends to amend its Loitering By-law and Protection of
Property Rights in order to deliver infractions and accompanying fines.
Since these infractions are type B from the Provincial Offences Procedures
Act, Council must determine a fine amount between $140.00 and $320.00.
C08-160 Moved by: Jacques LeBlanc
Seconded by: Charles LeBlanc
Be it resolved that Council adopt the amount of
$140.00 as the fine in its Loitering By-law and
the Protection of Property Rights as
recommended by the Finance/Administration
Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
5) Amendments to Animal Control By-Law
The municipality was the subject to various difficult cases involving animal
control during the past year. It is recommended that municipal staff propose
a new animal control by-law to update and deal with the recent problems.
C08-161 Moved by: Jacques LeBlanc
Seconded by: Ernie O’Brien
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Be it resolved that Council authorize municipal
staff to prepare a new animal control by-law as
recommended by the Finance/Administration
Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
6) Request for sponsorship – Esprit sain, bon vin…. au féminin
The committee recommends to Council that the municipality not become an
official sponsor of this event. Notwithstanding, individual members of
Council wishing to participate in this event may credit costs to their expense
accounts.
C08-162 Moved by: Jacques LeBlanc
Seconded by: Laura Gallant
Be it resolved that the sponsorship request for the
activity Esprit sain, bon vin …au féminin be
refused as recommended by the
Finance/Administration Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
7) Request for sponsorship – Villa Providence
The committee asked municipal staff for further information relative to the
sponsorship program as well as the specific amount asked by the Villa
Providence.
8) Request for sponsorship – 2nd
Summit on Poverty
The committee recommends that Council follow the existing municipal
policy, i.e. that grants are directed to non profit groups and the Vestiaire
Saint-Joseph.
C08-163 Moved by: Jacques LeBlanc
Seconded by: Ernie O’Brien
Be it resolved that the request for sponsorship by
the 2nd Summit on Poverty be refused, as
recommended by the Finance/Administration
Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
9) Acquisition of a trailer for tent storage
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The committee recommends that municipal staff obtain necessary
information on such a trailer (length, weight capacity, etc…) and proceed
with a province wide call for tenders. The call for proposals must include
associated equipment such as storage boxes, straps, etc.
C08-164 Moved by: Jacques LeBlanc
Seconded by: Ernie O’Brien
Be it resolved that Council proceed with a call
for tenders for the acquisition of a trailer for tent
storage and travel and that the required funds be
taken from the revenue generated by the 1755
and Bois Joli concerts.
C08-165 Moved by: Jacques LeBlanc
Seconded by: Ernie O’Brien
That the main motion be amended to add the
words «a maximum of $15,000 » after the words
«and Bois Joli concerts».
MOTION CARRIED
THE MAIN MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
10) Nomination of auditors
C08-166 Moved by: Jacques LeBlanc
Seconded by: Normand Belliveau
Be it resolved that Council authorize the
Municipal Treasurer to undertake discussions
with various chartered accountant firms as
recommended by the Finance/Administration
Committee and it be further resolved that the
Municipal Treasurer report his findings to the
Finance/Administration Committee for the
committee to recommend a course of action to
Council.
C08-167 Moved by: Jacques LeBlanc
Seconded by: Normand Belliveau
That the main motion be amended to delete the
word «chartered» before the words «accountant
firms».
MOTION CARRIED
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THE MAIN MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY
11) Municipal Water Billing
C08-168 Moved by: Jacques LeBlanc
Seconded by: Michel Thibodeau
Be it resolved that Council accept that users of
the municipal water system receive a single
invoice at the beginning of the year and be
permitted to pay in three pay periods as
recommended by the Finance/Administration
Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
12) Web Site
The issue will be reviewed by the Tourism and Marketing Committee.
13) Five year plan – Capital expenditures
The committee recommends that a five year plan be included in the
budgetary process and if possible, it be extended to ten years.
C08-169 Moved by: Jacques LeBlanc
Seconded by: Normand Belliveau
Be it resolved that Council prepare a five year
plan and possibly a ten year plan for capital
expenditures in the municipality as
recommended by the Finance/Administration
Commission and that the budget process be used
to develop this plan.
And that it be further resolved that municipal
staff be authorized to gather pertinent
information.
MOTION CARRIED
14) Bowling Alley – operation and financing
A preliminary budget was presented and numerous participants were
contacted. The budget predicts an operational deficit between $13,000 and
$15,000 for the 2008-2009 season.
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15) Technical assessment – Festival Arena
The committee recommends that the Director of Municipal Facilities
undertake phase 1 of the arena technical assessment.
C08-170 Moved by: Jacques LeBlanc
Seconded by: Normand Belliveau
Be it resolved that Council authorize the Director
of Municipal Facilities to undertake phase 1 of
the arena technical assessment as proposed by
the submission by Tectura Inc. and
recommended by the Finance/Administration
Committee.
Be it resolved that the required funds estimated at
$5,000 be taken from the "technical/engineering
studies" account
MOTION CARRIED
16) Request from Mr. Jacques Laforest
C08-171 Moved by: Jacques LeBlanc
Seconded by: Ernie O’Brien
Be it resolved that Council refuse the request
from East Coast Precast Ltd. and C & H
Management Ltd. as recommended by the
Finance/Administration Committee.
Question: Councillor Peter Breau asked for clarification on the request. The
Town Manager responded that they were two first time requests; i.e. the
request associated with the construction of Châtellerault as well as the
various impacts linked to the construction of a municipal well.
MOTION CARRIED
Economic Development/Public Relations/Planning Committee – No
report
Public Works Committee
The committee met on September 2, 2008. Present were President Normand
Belliveau, Councillors Charles LeBlanc, Jacques LeBlanc, citizen Paul
Poirier and Director Claude Boudreau.
1) Traffic Plan
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Committee members discussed apparent traffic problems in the municipality
including numerous intersections which do not meet signage standards
established by Transportation Association of Canada. To fix the situation,
the committee recommends that staff be mandated to prepare a study
proposal which would include:
(a) Gather pertinent data on the existing traffic system;
(b) Establish traffic counts at critical intersections to determine the
average speed of vehicles on these routes;
(c) Involve residents, police, etc.;
(d) Involve a specialized urban traffic engineering firm;
(e) Propose methods to implement a new traffic system;
(f) Establish required criteria to accept amendments to new traffic
system;
(g) Evaluation system to update data and enhance the system when
required.
The committee also recommends that no modifications to the existing
system be undertaken until the report is completed and adopted by Council.
C08-172 Moved by: Normand Belliveau
Seconded by: Jacques LeBlanc
Be it resolved that Council accept the committee
recommendations.
Question: Councillor André Caissie indicated he did not agree with the
motion to not permit changes to existing signage. The Councillor believes
that there should be four way stops at the corner of Sackville and Pont-
Breaux Streets. It was mentioned that the traffic study is already started and
data is being gathered.
The vote was registered as seven (7) yeas and one (1) nay. Deputy Mayor
Ernie O’Brien and Councillors Charles LeBlanc, Laura Gallant, Normand
Belliveau, Michel Thibodeau, Jacques LeBlanc and Peter Breau voted in
favour of the motion. Councillor André Caissie voted against the motion.
The motion was duly adopted.
2) Five Year Plan – Provincial Designated Highway Enhancement
Program
Committee members were apprised of the issue and wish to submit the
following priority list for the next five years:
2009 - Replace culvert that crosses Ohio Road and the guard rail
on each side of the road as well as paving.
2010 -Access ramp to route No. 11 and Veterans Highway from
Hanington Road (Route 133).
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2011 - Paving of Main Street (Route 133) from Sackville Street
to the intersection of Main Street and Hanington Road.
2012 - Paving of Hanington Road.
2013 - Paving of Main Street starting at Germaine Street to
town limits.
C08-173 Moved by: Normand Belliveau
Seconded by: Jacques LeBlanc
That we accept the priority list for the Provincial
Designated Highway Enhancement Program as
recommended by the committee.
MOTION CARRIED
The Director of Public Works addressed the meeting to indicate that the film
titled Léo Huff will be filmed in Shediac this week. One sequence will
require that part of Main Street in front of the Caisse Populaire and
Enterprise Southeast be closed for three to four hours.
C08-174 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: Michel Thibodeau
That we support the temporary closure of Main
Street to accommodate the filming of Léo Huff.
MOTION CARRIED
Recreation/Leisure Committee
Committee members met on September 8, 2008. Present were President
André Caissie, Councillors Laura Gallant, Peter Breau, Michel Thibodeau,
Emery Bourque, Director of Municipal Facilities, Paul Boudreau, Director
of Recreation and Monica Cormier, Recreation Intern.
1) Mandate of Recreation and Municipal Facilities Committee
C08-175 Moved by: André Caissie
Seconded by: Michel Thibodeau
Be it resolved that Council adopt the Recreation
Committee mandate as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
2) Complaints follow-up for members of Council, staff and citizens
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C08-176 Moved by: André Caissie
Seconded by: Normand Belliveau
Be it resolved that members of Council have
access to the RMS system by Harfan concerning
complaints and follow-up.
MOTION CARRIED
3) Management, financing and operation of bowling alley
The committee discussed the 2008-2009 operating proposal for the Bowling
Alley (staff, operating hours, maintenance, heating, etc….) Committee
members also questioned the state of the existing building especially the
roof, the ventilation system as well as unknown costs linked to the project.
Staff is mandated to obtain further information on the state of the building
and to report at the next Committee of the Whole meeting.
4) Arena Technical Assessment
The committee recommends that the technical proposal by Mr. Tony Staples
be accepted and that the issue be referred to the Finance/Administration
Committee for review of financing.
5) Dog Park
C08-177 Moved by: André Caissie
Seconded by: Normand Belliveau
Be it resolved that the Director of Municipal
Facilities bring proposals relative to a possible
dog park.
MOTION CARRIED
It is recommended that this question be part of 2009 budget deliberations.
6) 2009 Flee Market
C08-178 Moved by: André Caissie
Seconded by: Ernie O’Brien
Be it resolved that staff negotiate an agreement
with the promoter and that the agreement be
approved by Council.
MOTION CARRIED
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7) Roller skates
C08-179 Moved by: André Caissie
Seconded by: Michel Thibodeau
Be it resolved that the inventory of old roller
skates be disposed of in the regional landfill.
MOTION CARRIED
8) Aquatic Program
The owners of Seely’s Motel have undertaken the construction of an indoor
pool and wish to partner with the municipality to establish an aquatic
program.
C08-180 Moved by: André Caissie
Seconded by: Charles LeBlanc
Be it resolved that the Director of Recreation
undertake discussions with the developers and
bring recommendations to committee members.
MOTION CARRIED
Public Safety Committee
The committee met on September 9, 2008. Present were President Charles
LeBlanc, Councillors Laura Gallant, Michel Thibodeau, Interim Fire Chief
Donald R. Cormier, Deputy Fire Chief Ronald LeBlanc. Absent were
Councillor Normand Belliveau and Corporal Wally Blaquière of the RCMP.
The President took the opportunity to thank former members of the
committee for their work with the committee.
Mandate of committee
C08-181 Moved by: Charles LeBlanc
Seconded by: Laura Gallant
Be it resolved that Council adopt the committee
mandate as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
Committee meetings were fixed for the 2nd
Tuesday of each month at 6:00
p.m. Following discussions, it was suggested that the Emergency Measures
Plan be reviewed. Another issue brought forth by the committee relates to
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the installation of guard rails in the curve of the road on Cornwall Road. The
committee recommends that the traffic study be undertaken as soon as
possible.
Fire Department
The committee recommends that the box for the 2008 rescue vehicle be
reinforced to accommodate a lighting system. RCMP members requested a
key to enable 4 or 5 of their members to use the fitness room in the fire
station. Numerous individuals submitted their candidacy as volunteer
firefighters following a recruitment campaign. A copy of the August
Activity Report was circulated to committee members.
Police
The committee recommends that a RCMP member be present at all
committee meetings since numerous issues are directed to police activities.
It is mentioned that business owners and the general population had very
positive comments towards police cadets.
C08-182 Moved by: Charles LeBlanc
Seconded by : Michel Thibodeau
Be it resolved that staff undertake the process of
ensuring the presence of police cadets for next
summer.
MOTION CARRIED
Councillor Jacques LeBlanc mentioned that the municipality should present
certificates of merit to the cadets.
Arts, Culture and Tourism Committee
Committee members met on September 10, 2008. Present were President
Peter Breau, Councillors Laura Gallant, Jacques LeBlanc, Andy Caissie,
Monica Cormier, Intern and Paul Boudreau, Recreation Director.
1) Sunday Market
Committee members recommend that staff undertake discussions to come to
an agreement with the promoters of the Sunday Market according to the
conditions and information contained in the annexed document.
2) Location of Heritage Shediac Panels
Committee members recommend that the Recreation Director undertake
discussions with Centre-Ville Shediac Downtown inc. to determine the
location of project panels.
3) Committee Mandate
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Committee members recommend that the proposed mandate be accepted as
presented.
4) Viola Léger Foundation
The Viola Léger Foundation is requesting funding from the municipality.
Committee members recommend that the request be referred to the
Finance/Administration for recommendation.
5) Cultural Project
Mrs. Carmel Maher is requesting the collaboration of the municipality in
order to develop a cultural program for the community. Committee members
recommend that Mrs. Maher be responsible for finding space and the
Director of Recreation be mandated to collaborate with her to develop
programs.
6) Reception at theatre program
Organizers of the theatre program are requesting the collaboration of the
municipality by offering food during intermissions at two events at L.-J.-R.
High School. Committee members recommend that the municipality pursue
this request.
C08-183 Moved by: Peter Breau
Seconded by: André Caissie
Be it resolved that we accept the Arts and Culture
Committee recommendations.
MOTION CARRIED
Tourism and Promotion Committee - no report
Human Resources Committee - no report
7. REPORT FROM TOWN MANAGER
The Town Manager indicated that staff had started the 2009 budget process.
Staff will present various elements to Council during budget deliberations.
8. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
Notice – Request for rezoning Parlee Beach Self Storage
A request for rezoning was presented to Council by Parlee Beach Self
Storage to designate lands having PID 70402516 and 70392212 from
Tourism Commercial (TC) to General Commercial (GC) to install storage
structures similar to those presently on the adjacent parcel. Council intends
to amend the Town of Shediac Municipal Plan by-law and the Zoning By-
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law to accommodate the rezoning request. According to Section 66 of the
Community Planning Act, the Commission must forward a recommendation
to the municipality.
The BDPC reviewed the application at its September 17 monthly meeting
and recommends the following:
“Since there are commercial uses with over 50% of total lot usage within
500 meters of the land in question and a similar company presently exist on
the adjacent lot; it is recommended that a favourable recommendation to
continue with the rezoning process be sent to Council.”
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Shediac Community Centre/Bowling Alley
C08-184 Moved by: André Caissie
Seconded by: Laura Gallant
Whereas at the end of August 2008, the Board of
Directors of the Shediac Community Centre Inc.
indicated to Council its intention of discontinuing
its operation of the bowling alley;
Whereas Council during its Regular Council
Meeting of August 25, 2008 gave its intention of
continuing the bowling alley program offered by
the Shediac Community Centre Inc.;
Whereas Council had given a directive to
municipal staff to undertake steps to continue
operations at the bowling alley at the Shediac
Community Centre Inc.;
Whereas the municipality recruited the required
staff, met with user groups and undertook
assessments of the building housing the bowling
alley;
Whereas the report prepared by Tectura Inc.
indicates that minimum repairs to operate the
bowling alley in the building for the next 6 to 12
months would total approximately $45,000 +
HST and that this amount does not take into
consideration other anticipated expenditures such
as recertification of alarm systems, closure of
plumbing systems, contingencies, etc…;
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Whereas such work cannot guarantee the
operation of the bowling alley as well as meeting
building codes to which the municipality must
adhere;
Whereas the projected operating deficit is slated
at more than $13,000 for the upcoming year.
Be it resolved that it is not in the public and local
taxpayers’ interest that the municipality
undertake capital expenditures possibly
exceeding $60,000 and an operating deficit of
over $13,000 for a potential use of 6 to 8 months.
Be it thus resolved that in light of the report
provided by Tectura Inc., the municipality not
continue the bowling program at the Shediac
Community Centre Inc. for the 2008-2009
season.
Be it also resolved that the municipality review
the issue of the bowling program for 2009 and
forward recommendations to Council.
MOTION CARRIED
The Deputy Mayor outlined that he would like to see the creation of a
committee to examine what could be done to ensure that the sport of
bowling continue in the community. The committee should be composed of
members of Council, Directors of Recreation and Municipal Facilities as
well as members of the public. He also mentioned that bowlers using the
facility be informed of the situation as early as tomorrow.
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS
The Mayor brought forth the issue of Jubilee Park. The municipality owns a
parcel of land between Jubilee, Caissie and Harper Streets that serve as a
playground and tennis courts. In the past years, the playground equipment
was removed and new tennis courts were built adjacent to the arena. The site
is home to an outdoor rink in winter. On numerous occasions, Council was
asked about his intention relative to this parcel of land. Mayor Cormier asks
that the issue be referred to the Economic Development/Planning Committee
for review and recommendation to Council. He is asking staff to undertake
necessary research on the subject and bring options for the committee.
The Mayor also discussed the issue of land behind the arena. This land
presently serves as an enclosed yard for municipal equipment and other
materials. Mayor Cormier is asking the Recreation and Municipal Facilities
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Committee to review the possibility of constructing a storage building to
serve as storage or propose alternatives to Council.
Councillor André Caissie took the opportunity to announce Community Day
which will be held on October 4 at Pascal Poirier Park between 10:00 and
2:00 p.m. Members of the Shediac Volunteer Fire Department in
partnership with the RCMP and Public Works staff will be on site with their
equipment. Once again this year, Shediac residents will be able to buy a tree
for planting on their property for $20.00. There also will be food, games for
children, expositions and other activities.
Councillor Jacques LeBlanc asks Council to revisit the public transit issue.
It was agreed that this issue by subject to discussions during a Committee of
the Whole meeting.
Deputy Mayor Ernie O’Brien indicated that the Special Garbage Pick-Up
will be held between October 20 and 24 in Shediac.
Councillor Peter Breau inquired if it was possible to install a garbage
receptacle at the right-of-way between LJR High School and Alphonse
Street.
Councillor Normand Belliveau asked Council to consider the possibility of
opening the passage between Apothecary and Belle-Isle Streets. It was
agreed that the issue be referred to the Public Works Committee for review
and recommendation to Council.
The Deputy Mayor asked staff to look into enhancing the sound system in
Council Chambers.
11. INQUIRIES BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
Deputy Mayor Ernie O’Brien inquired relative to the hut having drifted on
shore between Dock and Hamilton Streets. The Director of Public Works
indicated that public works staff had been directed to demolish the structure
by the end of the week.
Councillor André Caissie inquired on the follow-up of complaints issued by
Mr. John Lyons relative to the landscaping next to Dollarama and Veterans
Park. The Town Manager responded that the developer of the Dollarama,
being Plaza Corp Retail Properties, indicated that landscaping would be
undertaken at the same time as landscaping for the new Shoppers Drug Mart.
As for Veterans Park, Mr. Belliveau will check on the issue.
12. INTRODUCTION AND READING OF BY-LAWS
1st
reading of By-law No. 08-36A/Arrêté No. 08-36A
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C08-185 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: Jacques LeBlanc
That the introduction of By-law No. 08-
36A/Arrêté No. 08-36A, a by-law amending the
Town of Shediac Municipal Plan by-law, be
authorized and that the by-law be subject to first
reading by title.
MOTION CARRIED
The Town Clerk undertook first reading by title of By-law No. 08-
36A/Arrêté No. 08-36A.
C08-186 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: Laura Gallant
That we accept first reading by title of By-law
No. 08-36A/Arrêté No. 08-36A.
MOTION CARRIED
1st
reading of By-law No. 08-19/Arrêté No. 08-19
C08-187 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: Jacques LeBlanc
That the introduction of By-law No. 08-19/Arrêté
No. 08-19, entitled a by-law amending the Peace,
Order and Decorum by-law as well as the
protection of property rights, be authorized and
that this by-law be subject to first reading by tile.
MOTION CARRIED
The Town Clerk undertook first reading by title of By-law No. 08-19/Arrêté
No. 08-19.
C08-188 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: Charles LeBlanc
That we accept first reading by title of By-law
No. 08-19/Arrêté No. 08-19.
MOTION CARRIED
2nd
reading of By-law No. 08-19/Arrêté No. 08-19
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C08-189 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: Jacques LeBlanc
That second reading of By-law No. 08-19/Arrêté
No. 08-19 be undertaken by title and in its
entirety.
MOTION CARRIED
The Town Clerk undertook second reading by title and in its entirety of By-
law No. 08-19/Arrêté No. 08-19.
C08-190 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: Laura Gallant
That we accept second reading by title and in its
entirety of By-law No. 08-19/Arrêté No. 08-19.
MOTION CARRIED
1st
reading of By-law No. 08-35/Arrêté No. 08-35
C08-191 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: André Caissie
That the introduction of By-law No. 08-35/Arrêté
No. 08-35, entitled a by-law relative to the
charging of fees for planning services be
authorized and that the by-law be subject to first
reading by title.
MOTION CARRIED
The Town Clerk undertook first reading of By-law No. 08-35/Arrêté No. 08-
35.
C08-192 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: André Caissie
That we accept first reading by title of By-law
No. 08-35/Arrêté No. 08-35.
MOTION CARRIED
1st
reading of By-law No. 08-36C/Arrêté No. 08-36C
C08-193 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
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Seconded by: Normand Belliveau
That the introduction of By-law No. 08-
36C/Arrêté No. 08-36C, entitled a by-law
amending the Town of Shediac Municipal Plan
be authorized and that the by-law be subject to
first reading by title.
MOTION CARRIED
The Town Clerk undertook first reading by title of By-law No. 08-
36C/Arrêté No. 08-36C.
C08-194 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: Normand Belliveau
That we accept first reading by title of By-law
No. 08-36C/Arrêté No. 08-36C.
MOTION CARRIED
1st
reading of By-law No. 08-44B/Arrêté No. 08-44B
C08-195 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: Normand Belliveau
That the introduction of By-law No. 08-
44B/Arrêté No. 08-44B, a by-law amending the
Town of Shediac Zoning by-law be authorized
and that the said by-law be subject to first reading
by title.
MOTION CARRIED
The Town Clerk undertook first reading by title of By-law No. 08-
44B/Arrêté No. 08-44B.
C08-196 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: Normand Belliveau
That we accept first reading by title of By-law
No. 08-44B/Arrêté No. 08-44B.
MOTION CARRIED
3rd
reading of By-law No. 07-41/Arrêté No. 07-41
C08-197 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
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Seconded by: Normand Belliveau
That third reading by title of By-law No. 08-
41/Arrêté No. 08-41, a by-law on Dangerous or
Unsightly Premises.
MOTION CARRIED
The Town Clerk undertook third reading by title of By-law No. 08-41/Arrêté
No. 08-41.
C08-198 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: Jacques LeBlanc
That we accept third reading by title and adopt
By-law No. 08-41/Arrêté No. 08-41.
MOTION CARRIED
13. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
2008 Summer Concerts
Last January, the municipality signed an agreement with the band 1755 as
well the band Bois Joli for two concerts during the summer of 2008. The
agreement indicated that the concert promoters and the municipality would
appoint a non-profit association to manage the bar service and the
association would be compensated accordingly.
C08-199 Moved by: André Caissie
Seconded by: Michel Thibodeau
Be it resolved that the Shediac-Cap-Pelé Female
Hockey Association be appointed in keeping with
section 3 of the agreement signed with 1755.
Be it also resolved that the Shediac Minor
Hockey Association be appointed in keeping with
section 3 of the agreement with Bois Joli.
MOTION CARRIED
Nominations in conformity with the Community Planning Act
C08-200 Moved by: Peter Breau
Seconded by: Ernie O’Brien
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Whereas Council intends to enable employees of
the Beaubassin District Planning Commission to
issue orders to individuals having committed an
infraction to the Community Planning Act of
New Brunswick and municipal by-laws adopted
as per this Act.
Be it thus resolved that Council authorize Mr.
Sébastien Doiron, Planner and Deputy Director,
Mrs. Jacqueline Richard, Development Officer
and Mr. Rhéal Doiron, Development Officer and
Inspector, all employees of the Beaubassin
District Planning Commission to issue orders in
keeping with section 93 (1) (a), (b) and (c) and
section 98 of the Community Planning Act.
MOTION CARRIED
Crosswalk Officer – MFB School
C08-201 Moved by: Charles LeBlanc
Seconded by: Michel Thibodeau
Whereas the municipality published ads outlining
its intention to hire a Crosswalk Officer for
students at Mgr-François-Bourgeois School for
the school year;
And whereas Mr. Maurice Boudreau of Shediac
submitted his candidacy for this position.
Be it resolved that we hire Mr. Boudreau as
Crosswalk Officer for the 2008-2009 school year;
that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to
sign an agreement with Mr. Boudreau and that
remuneration be in accordance with the rate
established by Council.
MOTION CARRIED
Rezoning – PlazaCorp Retail Properties Ltd.
In the month of June Council adopted a by-law amending the zoning by-law
to enable the construction of a retail store and doctor’s offices. (Shoppers
Drug Mart).
A number of conditions were attached to the rezoning. Section 1 h)
indicated that “a wooden fence with shrubs would be constructed in the back
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yard to establish a buffer zone with neighbouring properties. A door (locked
if necessary) would be included in the fence for public security.” The door
had been requested by the Fire Department.
Following a request by neighbours and subsequent assessment by the Fire
Department, it was deemed that the door was not required.
In light of this development, it would be appropriate that Council adopt a
motion indicating that the condition requiring that a door be included in the
fence be removed.
C08-202 Moved by: Peter Breau
Seconded by: Normand Belliveau
That section 1 h) of Annexe I of By-Law No. 08-
44A be amended to remove the sentence “A door
(locked if required) must be built in the fence for
public security reasons.”
MOTION CARRIED
At this time, Deputy Mayor Ernie O’Brien left Council Chambers to avoid
any possible conflict of interest.
Rezoning Request - Étoile filante Camping Wishing Star
C08-203 Moved by: Peter Breau
Seconded by: André Caissie
Whereas Council received an application from
the owners of l’Étoile filante Camping Wishing
Star requesting that the rezoning process to
amend the zoning of part of property identified
by PID 00866640, the said property located at
218 Main Street in Shediac to enable the
expansion of their campground;
Whereas the property in question is located in a
Conservation Zone and owners are requesting
rezoning to a Tourism Commercial designation to
accommodate 16 additional camp sites.
Be it resolved that the application be sent to the
Beaubassin District Planning Commission for
recommendations.
MOTION CARRIED
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At this time, the Deputy Mayor re-entered Council Chambers and took his
seat.
14. NOMINATIONS TO COMMITTEES
C08-204 Moved by: Ernie O’Brien
Seconded by: Normand Belliveau
That we accept the nomination of Councillor
Peter Breau to the Beaubassin District Planning
Commission in lieu of Commissioner Ernie
O’Brien
MOTION CARRIED
Citizen appointments to various council committees
C08-205 Moved by: Normand Belliveau
Seconded by: Jacques LeBlanc
Be it resolved that Mr. Paul Poirier be appointed
to the Public Works Committee, that Mr. Michel
LeBlanc be appointed to the
Finance/Administration Committee, that Mrs.
Monique Gallie-Doiron be appointed to the
Human Resources Committee and that Dr.
Marcel Mallet be appointed to the Economic
Development and Planning Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
15. AJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Normand Belliveau and seconded by Councillor
Charles LeBlanc that the meeting be adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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Raymond Cormier, Mayor Jeannette Bourque, Town Clerk