MINUTES

TOWN OF CUPIDS

July 6, 2021

Minutes of the 902nd . regular meeting of the Council for the Town of Cupids, held in the Town Hall July 6, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Mayor Carl Butler

Deputy Mayor Pamela Boutilier

Councillor Christine Burry (Virtually)

Councillor Rod Delaney

Councillor Jeff Laracy

Councillor Rod Linthorne

Councillor Chris Adams (Arrived 7:15pm)

ALSO PRESENT:

Ivy King, Town Clerk

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:

Mayor Butler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA:

Motion #56-2021 - Laracy/Delaney

Resolved that the agenda, be adopted as presented.

In favour: All / Motion carried.

ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:

Regular meeting - June 1, 2021

Motion #57-2021 - Laracy/Delaney

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

In favour: All / Motion carried.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES:

NIL

DELEGATIONS:

NIL

CORRESPONDENCE:

Nelson Marsh, Biomaxx

Smoke Testing Update

Town Clerk to contact Nelson to ask him to find source and identify pipes on Biomaxx's next visit to Cupids.

Gould's Road Resident

Speeding Traffic

Resident encouraged to contact RCMP with information. No speed bump to be installed.

Michele Penney, Island Furniture

Employment Partnership

Interested in participating- more information to be obtained.

Telus

Motion #58-2021 - Delaney/Laracy

Resolved that 2020 revenue in the amount of

$14, 794.00 be accepted

In favour: All / Motion carried.

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Christine Carter

Letter re Elimination of Tax on Remuneration and Regionalization - File information purposes.

Peter Julian. MP

Endorsement for M-84

No action at this time.
Chauntel Collins, 3F Waste Discovery

Motion # 59-2021 - Delaney/Linthorne

Resolved that a letter of support be sent in support of moose pet treat industry.

In favour: All / Motion carried
Cal LeGrow Ins.

Town garage insurance to be increased to $150,000 and information to be obtained regarding welding inside town garage.

Seaforest Drive Resident

Brook to be addressed when ditching is done by contractor.

Ronald McDonald House Charities

File - No action taken

111 Burnt Head Loop Property owner

Lane to be upgraded with class A road gravel.

201 Burnt Head Loop Property owner

Email to be forwarded to advise that council suggests that a clean up committee should be formed for the whole town, not just one section.

Ted Lomond, DM

Safe Elections

File for information purposes

Lori Clouston, MHA's Office

Community Revitalization Funding

Application to be forwarded for playground equipment.

FINANCES:

Motion #60-2021 - Laracy/Burry

Resolved that the Town Clerk pay bills totalling

$51,382.20 from the Operating Account.

In favour: All / Motion carried

PERMITS ISSUED:

Town Clerk advised that there were 5 General Repairs Permits, 1 Extension to Shed Permit, 1 Shed Permit, 1 Garage Permit, and 1 Wharf Permit issued since the last meeting.

PERMITS REQUESTED:

NIL

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

RCMP - NO REPORT

RECREATION/SOIREE - Councillor Delaney gave reports.

TRAILS - Councillor Adams gave report.

CBOA - Mayor Butler gave report.

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COMMUNITY CENTRE:

Rules and regulations to be composed before rental of centre resumes.

Prices to be obtained on baby change tables for bathrooms.

Contact to be made to contractor to have castors with brakes put on island in the kitchen.

Dart boards will not be re-installed.
ACTION LIST:

1.	Smoke Testing Study - Maintenance man to repair the town's properties identified in report.

2.	Paving - Mayor and Councillor Linthorne to determine areas to be paved.

3.	Cleaning of Existing Town Ditches - Motion #61-2021 - Delaney/Boutilier Resolved that the contract be awarded to G & J Backhoe Services in the amount of $17,500 including taxes. In favour: All / Motion carried

4.	Topsoil/Landscaping for Ballfield - Motion #62-2021 - Laracy/Delaney Resolved that the contract be awarded to Rodway's Excavating in the amount of $7,475 including taxes. In favour: All / Motion carried.

5.	Outside Maintenance Work - List of completed work provided by maintenance man.

NEW BUSINESS:

Provincial Gas Tax Grant

Funds in the amount of $9,317.82 has been received.

Centre Line Paving

No action at this time.

Fridge, Stove and Deepfreeze

Motion #63-2021 - Laracy/Boutilier

Resolved that these items be purchased for the community centre

In favour: All / Motion carried.

Part time Maintenance man Cameron Ivany

Letter of resignation to be kept on file.

Fill in/ Part time town clerk

Motion #64-2021 - Burry/Boutilier

Resolved that Paula Bowering be kept employed full time by the town until September 3, 2021. Expansions will be made on a week to week basis after this date. In favour: All / Motion carried

Alternate Returning Officer

Motion #65-2021 - Delaney/Boutilier

Resolved that Paula Bowering act as the ARO for the upcoming election if the Returning Officer is unable to perform these duties.

In favour: All / Motion carried

Nomination Day

Nomination day to be held on August 31, 2021.

Election Officials Fees

At this point, Councillor Burry exited the meeting.

Motion #66-2021 - Boutilier/Delaney

Resolved that the following fees be paid to the election officials.

Returning Officer - $300.00

Poll Clerk - $250.00

Door Guard - $150.00

Cleaner - $150.00

In favour: All / Motion carried

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Playground Equipment at Recreational Complex Area

Motion #67-2021 - Boutilier/Adams

Resolved that Randy's Mini Excavating be asked to drill holes for playground equipment and fence.

In favour: All / Motion carried

Summer Students

Motion #68-2021 - Delaney/Boutilier

Resolved that the Town hire 3 students for an 8 week period @ 35 hours per week.

In favour: Mayor Butler, DM Boutilier, Councillors Adams, Delaney, and Linthorne. Abstained: Councillor Laracy due to being related to one of the students. Motion Carried.

Part time/Casual Maintenance Man

Motion #69-2021 - Linthorne/Boutilier

Resolved that Tommy Greeley be hired for this position at 40 hours per week until September 3, 2021. In favour: All / Motion carried.

Derelict Property

Motion #70-2021 - Adams/Linthorne

Resolved to purchase 10 sheets of 3/4 plywood as a temporary measure to make safe a derelict property within the town boundaries.

In favour: All / Motion carried

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion #71-2021 -Laracy/Delaney

Resolved that Council do now adjourn to

meet again on Monday, August 30, 2021

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

Meeting adjourned at 10:06 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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