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The 16th meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Happy Valley – Goose Bay was held on July 27, 2010 at 5: 00 p.m. and called to order by Mayor Leo Abbass.
Present:
Mayor Leo Abbass
Deputy Mayor George Andrews
Councillor Brenda Way
Councillor Arlene Michelin
Councillor Bill Mackey
Councillor Lidija Chubbs
Town Manager Wyman Jacque
Acting Town Manager Cliff Sampson
Town Clerk Valerie Sheppard
Town Clerk Hayward Broomfield
Director of Economic Development Karen Wheeler
Superintendent of Roads & Grounds Wally Nippard
Recording Secretary Kathy Eddy – Vacation
The Mayor commended Allison Saunders for cutting her locks for kids for the Relay for life, as well as wanted to congratulate Matthew Russell for winning a silver medal at the Special Olympic Games in London, Ontario.
1. PRESENTATION
Presentation was made to the Hopkins Family by the Mayor on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada as being the Atlantic Family of the Year. This presentation will be made to a family annually.
2. DELEGATIONS
(a) Carlos Marques – Re: Right of Way Policy - Mr. Fradsham requested that the Town review its right of way policy regarding residential properties being allowed to extend their grass to the pavement. He left a written letter indicating his concerns. The Council has agreed to keep the right away policy as is.
(b) Rick Fradsham - Re: Right of Way Policy - Mr. Marques requested that the Town review its right of way policy regarding residential properties being allowed to extend their grass to the pavement. He suggested that if drainage is the problem then a phased approach to putting in storm drains and berms be considered. It is also a beautification issue. The Council has agreed to keep the right away policy as is.
(c) Gerald Dyson – Addressed concerns regarding the Sewage Treatment Plant, Deep Water Drilling on the Coast of Labrador and the clean up on the Canadian Side.
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(d) Marie Eddy – Re: Residents of Mud Lake Road – Mrs. Eddy addressed
concerns of snow clearing on the Mud Lake Road. The residents are responsible to pay up to 5 kms of snow clearing and the Town council has advised that the provincial government is responsible to clear the road.
(e) Stella Bird - Re: Residents of Mud Lake Road – Mrs. Bird addressed concerns of snow clearing on the Mud Lake Road. The residents are responsible to pay up to 5 kms of snow clearing and the Town council has advised that the provincial government is responsible to clear the road. She also inquired what services, if any, the Town provides for cabin owners down there.
(f) Reg Bowers - Mr. Bowers made a presentation on behalf of applicants’ to grow hydroponic vegetables in green houses on their property as part of a larger proposed business enterprise to supply fresh vegetables to the local region. The Council has agreed that this request does not meet the current zoning regulations.
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA OF THE 16TH MEETING
It was moved by Councillor Bill Mackey seconded by Councillor Arlene Michelin to adopt the agenda of the 16th meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Happy Valley – Goose Bay. Motion Carried unanimously.
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE 13th, 14th, and 15th MEETING
It was moved by Councillor Bill Mackey seconded by Councillor George Andrews to approve the adoption of the minutes of the 13th, 14th, 15th, meetings of the Town Council of the Town of Happy Valley – Goose Bay. Motion Carried unanimously.
Deputy Mayor Andrews queried item #11, requested place an ad on the roll up channel, town website and also place an update to the policy manual.
Councillor Michelin queried item #5 requesting Town Manager to get info regarding the council representative on the combined council of Labrador.
5. CORRESPONDENCE
There were four pieces of incoming letters and nine outgoing letters in the Council package.
Deputy Mayor Andrews inquired letter 4 regarding steps in the swimming pool, regarding the town having no jurisdiction in the building. Town Manger to inform Neta Powell.
6. MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE – COUNCILLLOR
It was moved by Councillor Mackey seconded by Deputy Mayor Andrews to approve the Municipal Services Committee Report. Motion Carried unanimously.
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(a) Application – Wayne Murphy
Request received from Wayne Murphy for Crown Land located behind his residential property at 10 Spruce to be used as an extension to his property. Committee recommends approval subject to a) both the crown land parcel and the existing parcel at 10 Spruce be consolidated to form one parcel.
(b) Application – Todd Janes
Request received from Todd Janes for Crown Land located behind his residential property at 10 Hale Street to be used as an extension to his property. Committee recommends Council deny the request due to future expansion to the existing sandhill reservoir. Furthermore, that this buffer zone become part of the Town Development Regulations.
(c) Application–GeraldHagerty/ShannonAbbott/JosephMichelin/JohanneO’Neill/James Barrett/April Rumbolt/Bill Ramey/Bill Ramey
The Town has received Crown Land applications from Gerald Hagerty/Shannon Abbott/Joseph Michelin/Johanne O’Neil/James Barrett/April Rumbolt/Bill Ramey/Bill . Ramey for land on the Trans Labrador Highway which is located within the “Potential Water Protection Buffer Area” that Council has agreed to lift. Committee recommends that the applications be referred back to Municipal Services to be kept on file until the process of lifting the buffer area from the Town’s Development Regulations has been completed at which time they will be approved. Furthermore, these applicants will be provided an explanation in writing of the process and status of their request. .
(d) Application – David Elliott
The Town has received a request from David Elliott for Crown land located on Corte Real Road to be used for Residential. Committee recommends that Council deny the request due to non compliance with the Town’s Development Regulations.
(b) Application – Paul Snow
The Town has received a request from Paul Snow for Crown Land located adjacent to his existing property at 36 Davis Crescent to be used for residential. Committee recommends Council approve the request subject to a) both the crown land parcel and the existing parcel at 36 Davis Crescent be consolidated to form one parcel.
(f) Land Application – Larry Innes
The Town has received a request from Larry Innes for Crown Land located behind and adjacent to his existing property at 2 Montagnais Road to be used for access to the Churchill River. Committee recommends that Council approve the request subject to a) both the crown land parcel and the existing parcel at 2 Montagnais Road be consolidated to form one parcel.
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(g) Land Application - Larry Newman
The Town has received a request from Larry Newman for Crown Land located behind his existing property at 9 Deharving Drive. Also he is requesting that the Town sell 20 feet of Town land to him in order for his existing garage to be located on the one property. Committee recommends that Council approve the request for the crown land and to sell 20 feet of Town land subject to a) the crown land parcel, Town parcel and the existing parcel at 9 Deharving Drive be consolidated to form one parcel, b) the parcel of Town land be sold at: Option A - a cost per square foot of the assessed value of 9 Deharving Drive or Option B – the value determined by a certified appraiser at his own cost.
(h) Home Based Business – Giselle Melvin
The Town has received a request from Giselle Melvin to operate a dog grooming service to the general public from her residential property located at 1 Bird Street. Committee recommends Council approve the request subject to the following conditions; a) the request to be advertised for public input, b) the storage of materials is not permitted on site, c) vehicle traffic to be kept to a minimum, d) any new construction to comply with Towns’ Development Regulations, and e) if the proposed use changes then the applicant must reapply to Council.
(i) Subdivide Property at 162 Hamilton River Road – Sheila Hale-Damiani
The Town has received a request from Sheila Hale-Damiani to subdivide her property located at 162 Hamilton River Road to allow for an addition building lot for resale at market value. Committee recommends Council approve the request subject to the following conditions; a) the request to be advertised for public input, b) a revised survey to be submitted and approved by the Town, c) any development on the proposed new lot must meet the requirements of the Town’s Development Regulations.
(j) Land Application-Charlez Parrott
The Town has received a request for Charlez Parrott for Crown land located on Hamilton River Road to be used for Commercial. Committee recommends that Council deny the request due to non compliance with the Town’s Development Regulations.
(k) Complaint Regarding Advertisement to Subdivide 102 Palliser Crescent
As only one complaint was received, Committee recommends that Council approve the subdivision of the property as per the conditions set at the June 24th Council meeting. Furthermore, a complaint form be made available on the Town website.
(l) Land Application-Proposed Dog Park
The Town has received a request from the Lake Melville Dog Park Association for Crown Land located behind Aspen Road to be used for a Dog Park. Committee recommends that Council approve the request subject to a) approval is for temporary occupancy only and will be terminated once the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay continues development in this area, and b) the request to be advertised for public input.
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(m) Request from Grand River Snowmobile Club
a) Request received from the Grand River Snowmobile Club for the Town’s assistance in purchasing and erecting 22 posts for stop signs at street crossings. Committee recommends that staff work with the GRSC to erect the posts and GRSC apply for funding to purchase the posts.
b) GRSC is requesting permission to construct two new temporary trails within Town. Committee recommends approval.
(n) Land Application – Janet Patey
The Town has received a request from the applicants for Crown land located behind their existing property at 27 Palliser Crescent to be used for commercial greenhouses for hydroponic vegetables. Committee recommends that Council deny the request due to the area being zoned Residential and Commercial uses are not permitted in this zone.
(o) Lift Stations
Committee recommends that Council approve $10,000 from the contingency fund to repair Lift Stations, the logistics to be worked out by management.
(p) Information Item – Mel Power Sewer Blockage
The Department is continuing to resolve this issue through insurance, Town and Mr. Power. A procedure is to be put in place to ensure that homeowners are aware that Insurance Companies may not pay all the expenses.
(q) Information Item – Loring Drive Meter Pit
(r) Water & Sewer Services
Committee recommends Council approve the upgrade of water and sewer at the Moravian Church.
(s) Johnny Hill Services
The cost to install water and sewer at number 2 and number 4 Johnny Hill is to be divided between the buyers of the properties. There will be no cost to the Town.
(u) Information Item – Additional Water
Correspondence regarding the protection status of water supply areas and of meeting with DND regarding Spring Gulch.
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(v) Information Item – Asphalt Repairs
(w) Paving Project
Update given on the upcoming paving project. With the change of location of the force main for the sewer treatment plant and in order to eliminate duplication of paving for some of this area, Committee recommends to remove from the plan the section affected and replace it with Burry Crescent and a portion of Deharving (from Robert’s Road to Winsor Drive).
(x) Information Item – RinC Project Update
Cimco and the supplier for the boards will be coming to town August 2nd, with work commencing on August 9th. Summer Rec will be moved to either CONA or Mealy Mountain Collegiate. Completion is slated for October 1st.
. Fire alarm system should also be completed by deadline and ACOA has agreed to revise their funding for this. The issue of the use of the old boards is to be determined. Tech/
(y) Delegation – Carlos Marques
Committee recommends keeping the present policy on right of way in place.
(z) Hamilton River Road
Committee recommends that staff and Council meet with Department of Transportation representatives to discuss issues of concern.
7. PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE – COUNCILLOR ARLENE MICHELIN
It was moved by Councillor Arlene Michelin and seconded by Councillor Bill Mackey to approve the Parks and Recreation Committee Report as presented. Motion Carried unanimously.
1. Information Item – Updates provided on the following:
(a) Canada Day, July 1st
Committee recommends that thank you letters be sent to John Kelland and Jim Kelland for their work on this event.
(b) Relay for Life
Committee recommends that a congratulatory letter be sent to the local Cancer Society for their work on this event and to Allison Saunders for her fundraising effort.
(c) Summer Recreation Program, July 5th – Aug. 28th
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(d) Mud Lake Trail
(e) Soccer Pitch at Mealy Mountain Collegiate/Rec Plex
Committee recommends sending an email to all user groups as to where parking is allowed and not allowed at the Rec Plex.
(f) Goose Stock
2. Information Item – Upcoming Events
A list of upcoming events was provided.
3. The Great Labrador Canoe Race
The event date has been changed from August 21st to August 28th. Committee recommends that a meeting between management and Mr. Trimper take place to discuss their request for alders being cut and the grading of the road. Furthermore, that the cost associated with the town’s involvement with this aspect be made available to Council.