MINUTES

TOWN OF CUPIDS

August 30, 2021

Minutes of the 903rd . regular meeting of the Council for the Town of Cupids, held in the Town Hall August 30, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Mayor Carl Butler ( Arrived at 7:32 pm.)

Deputy Mayor Pamela Boutilier

Councillor Christine Burry

Councillor Rod Delaney

Councillor Jeff Laracy

Councillor Rod Linthorne

Councillor Chris Adams (Virtual)

ALSO PRESENT:

Paula Bowering, Fill - In Town Clerk

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:

Deputy Mayor Boutilier called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA:

Motion #72-2021 - Laracy/Delaney

Resolved that the agenda, be adopted as presented.

In favour: All / Motion carried.

ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:

Regular meeting - July 6, 2021

Motion #73-2021 - Delaney/Laracy

Resolved that the minutes of this meeting be adopted as circulated.

In favour: All / Motion carried.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES:

NIL

DELEGATIONS:

Delegations did not attend.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Seaforest Drive Resident

Motion #74-2021 - Adams/Burry

Resolved that the Town will pave driveway to curbstop only, remainder to be the responsibility of the resident. In favour: All / Motion carried.

Premier's Forum

Call for Regional Nominations

Rod Delaney's nomination approved by all and appropriate paperwork completed.

Former Lidster's Hill resident

Memorial Bench

Motion #75-2021 - Adams/Burry

Resolved that the Town will provide concrete bench for Lidster's Hill, memorial plaque to be provided by resident. In favour: All / Motion carried

Burnt Head Loop Resident

Road gravel to be provided for lane and holes filled in if needed.

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Bay de Grave Fire Department

Inaccessible fire hydrants.

Darren Patey to be contacted to get hydrants repaired and maintenance man to clear hydrants for easy accessibility.
Gov of NL - Municipal Affairs

Monuments and Observances

No action at this time.
Heather Russell - Kids Eat Smart Foundation

Support for Kids Eat Smart Radiothon

Motion #76-2021 - Laracy/Linthorne

Resolved that a $100 donation to be given to the Kids Eat Smart Foundation.

In favour: All / Motion carried
Gov of NL - Municipal & Provincial Affairs

At this point, Mayor Butler arrived at the meeting and proceeded to conduct the remainder of the meeting.

Ultimate Recipient Gas Tax Amendment.

Motion #77-2021 - Delaney/Laracy

Resolved that the Ultimate Recipient Gas Tax Amendment for the additional funding amount of $39,077.00 be accepted.

In favour: All / Motion carried

Splash Centre

Danger of Closing

File - no action needed

Helen Conway Ottenheimer

Roadways

File - No action taken

Canadian Coasters 55th Anniversary Tour 2022

Use of beach July 2022

Motion #78-2021 - Burry/ Linthorne

Resolved that the event is approved. Event to be advertised when applicable.

In favour: All / Motion carried

Sabrina Jenkins - TC Pageants

Donation for Pageant

Donation of town pins and pens to be given for swag bags.

First Colony Drive Resident

Driveway washout

Town to maintain from culvert to payment only.

Paul Noseworthy - Gov NL

Gerry Lahey - Water Resources

Hon. Krista Lynn Howell, MHA

Renee Rau - NL Assoc. For Community Living

File - No action taken

Certificate of Qualification - Johnnie Burton

Certificate to be put in town office for public viewing.

Responses to Resolutions

File - No action needed- Info only

File - No action taken

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R. Peter McDonald - Dept. Of Education

Child Care

Councilor Adams to get more information.

Owen Myers - Barrister and Solicitor

Land on Salt Water Pond

Town Clerk to check on stop work order on property.

Gov. Of NL - Water Resources Management

Fall 2021 Operator Education Seminars

File - No action taken

Jodi Tatchell - Canadian Forces

Retirement of Captain LeDrew

Letter to be written by Mayor and possible video for presentation .

Ron's Disposal Services Ltd.

Cancellation of Contract

Councilor Delaney to look into this matter further.

FINANCES:

Motion #79-2021 - Laracy/Delaney

Resolved that the Town Clerk pay bills totalling

$97,305.42 from the Operating Account.

In favour: All / Motion carried

PERMITS ISSUED:

Town Clerk advised that there was 1 General Repairs Permits, 1 Extension to Garage Permit, 1 Business Permit, 1 Vendors Permit, and 1 Residential Double Dwelling Permit issued since the last meeting.

PERMITS REQUESTED:

75-77 First Colony Drive

Motion #80-2021 - Linthorne/Boutilier

Resolved that the new Single Family Dwelling application be approved as presented.

Resident to pay for first culvert and town will maintain.

In favour: All / Motion carried

10 Youden Place

Motion #81-2021 - Laracy/Boutilier

Resolved that the New Single Family Dwelling Application be approved in principle subject to Service NL approval on septic system design.

In favour: All / Motion carried

52-54 Burnt Head Loop

Motion #82-2021 - Boutilier/Burry

Resolved that the New Single Family Dwelling Application be approved in principle given subject to Service NL approval on septic system design.

In favour: All / Motion carried

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COMMITTEE REPORTS:

RCMP - Councilor Delaney gave RCMP report.

TRAILS - Councillor Adams gave report.

MNL - Councilor Adams gave report.
ACTION LIST:.

1.	Paving - Prices per square footage to be obtained from various contractors.

2.	Culvert on Quay Road - Location to be determined.

NEW BUSINESS:

Approval for removal of rocks request from Seaforest Drive resident

Motion # 83-2021 - Linthorne/Adams

Resolved that permission be granted to remove rocks as per correspondence presented.

In favour : Butler/Adams/Delaney/Linthorne

Opposed: Burry/Boutilier

Motion carried.

Chest freezer for Community Centre

Motion #84-2021 - Laracy/Boutilier

Resolved that the chest freezer for Community Centre be purchased for the amount of $470.35 as per quote.

In favour: All / Motion carried.

Information on HOT WORKS

Information to be kept on file. Hot work not to be performed inside Town garage.

Fill in/ Part time town clerk

Motion #85-2021 - Burry/Boutilier

Resolved that Paula Bowering be kept employed full time by the town until September 10, 2021.

In favour: All / Motion carried

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion #86-2021 - Delaney/Laracy

Resolved that Council do now adjourn to

meet again on Monday, September 7, 2021

at 7:00 pm. In favour: All / Motion Carried

Meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.

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Mayor Carl Butler

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Ivy King, Town Clerk

Date Minutes Adopted by Council

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