HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 15th, 2005 Council Minutes
CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
Council Meeting
Council Chambers
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2 Floor Civic Center
320 Esplanade, Sydney, N.S.
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March 15, 2005
6:00 p.m.
Mayor Morgan called the meeting to order.
Present:
Mayor John W. Morgan
Deputy Mayor Claire Detheridge
Councillor Brian Lahey
Councillor Lee McNeil
Councillor Vince Hall
Councillor Darren Bruckschwaiger
Councillor Frank Morrison
Councillor Jim MacLeod
Councillor Ray Paruch
Councillor Tom Wilson
Councillor Charlie Long
Councillor Richard Fogarty
Councillor Esmond Marshall
Councillor Gordon MacLeod
Councillor Clarence Prince
Councillor Wes Stubbert
Staff:
Jerry Ryan, CAO
Bernie White, Municipal Clerk
Robin Campbell, Q.C., Solicitor
Doug Foster, Director of Planning
Mike MacKeigan, Manger of Utilities Administration
Malcolm Gillis, Planner, Manager of Development
Ken Smith, Property Management Services
Deborah Campbell, Assistant Municipal Clerk
Cathy MacIntyre, Recording Secretary.
Absent:
Councillor Kevin Saccary
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Summary of Decisions – CBRM Council March 15, 2005:
1. Prayer:
Mayor Morgan opened the meeting with a prayer and offered condolences
to the family, friends and community of Mayerthorpe, Alberta, on the tragic loss of four
Royal Canadian Mounted Police who were killed in the line of duty in early March.
2. Approval Of Minutes:
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- Motion to approve the minutes of February 15 and
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February 22, 2005.
3. Delegations:
a. Project Proposal – Development of the Northside Waterfront Area:
- Motion to
support in principle.
4. Planning Issues:
Planning Advisory Committee’s First Review of the CBRM
Municipal Planning Strategy and its Land Use By-law
APROVAL TO ADVERTISE:
a) Land Use By-law Amendments –
Motion to conduct a Public Hearing at
the April meeting.
b) Municipal Planning Strategy Amendments
: –Motion to conduct a
Public Hearing at the April meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAM:
- Motion to conduct a Public
Participation Program to proceed with amendments as listed.
STREET CLOSING – Duke Street, Sydney:
-Motion to approve.
5. Business Arising:
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Public Services Committee – February 17, 2005:
a. Battery Point Sewage Treatment Facility – Staffing:
- Motion to endorse staff
recommendation.
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Corporate Services Committee – March 7, 2005:
a. CBRM Draft Pension Policy (Pre-Amalgamation Employees):
- Motion to
approve.
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Summary of Decisions – CBRM Council – March 15, 2005:
Business Arising Continued:
b. Request to Donate Property – Menelik Hall Association:
- Motion to approve.
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Corporate Services Committee – March 7, 2005:
c. Memorandum of Agreement – CBRM/CUPE – Local 759 (Outside Workers): -
Motion to authorize signing.
6. Reports, Project Updates:
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a. Monthly Financial Reports for Period Ending February 28, 2005:
- Motion to
accept.
b. Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority (CBCEDA) - Year-In
Review - Power Point Presentation:
Motion to refer to the 2005/06 Budget
Deliberations.
7. By-Laws, Resolutions, Motions, Notice Of Motions:
BY-LAWS:
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1 Reading:
N/A
2nd & Final Reading:
N/A
RESOLUTIONS:
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a. Canadian University Press:
- Motion to proclaim the week of January 22 to 28,
2006 as “National Student Press Week”.
b. Clearwater Arctic Surf Clam Processing Facility – North Sydney:
- Motion to
write to the Federal Minister of Fisheries requesting an explanation on Clearwater’s
obligations to processing its catch at North Sydney.
c. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
- Motion to
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proclaim March 21, 2005.
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Summary of Decisions – CBRM Council – March 15, 2005:
d. The Kidney Foundation – Cape Breton Chapter:
- Motion to proclaim the month
of March as “Kidney Month”.
e. Rising Insurance Costs:
- Motion to write to Premier Hamm and Members of the
Legislation to take action.
f. Albert Bridge Volunteer Fire Department – Fundraising Project:
- Motion to
support in principle.
g. Proposed Bill – Amendment to the Income Tax Act: – Volunteer Firemen:
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Motion to write letter of support to MP Rodger Cuzner.
MOTIONS & NOTICE OF MOTIONS
N/A
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1. Prayer:
Mayor Morgan opened the meeting with a prayer and offered condolences to the family,
friends and community of Mayerthorpe, Alberta, on the tragic loss of four Royal
Canadian Mounted Police who were killed in the line of duty in early March.
2. Approval Of Minutes:
Motion:
Moved by Deputy Mayor Detheridge, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Motion
approval of the February 15th, and February 22nd, 2005 Council Minutes.
carried.
3. Delegations:
a. Project Proposal – Development of the Northside Waterfront Area:
The Chair welcomed Mr. Brian Young, Mr. Wayne Scott, Mr. Wayne MacNeil, Mr. Bill
Black and Mr. Vince Garnier, members of the Development of the Northside Waterfront
Area Committee.
Mr. Young and Mr. Scott provided a Power Point Presentation entitled “North Sydney
Science Center – an Important Part of Tourism Infrastructure for Cape Breton”. They also
provided a copy of the “Archibald’s Wharf Final Report, 2004” - (Copies on file in
Clerk’s Office)
The following is a summary of topics covered in the Power Point Presentation:
?Target Markets,
?Building Concept,
?Space Analysis,
Theme Structure,
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?The Lynk
?Earth Pod
?Space Pod
?Main Pod
Mr. Young advised that they are seeking funding from the Cape Breton Growth Fund and
are seeking Council’s support in principle for their proposal.
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Delegations Continued:
Project Proposal – Development of the Northside Waterfront Area:
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Prince, seconded by Councillor Stubbert to support in principle the
Project Proposal entitled “Development of the Northside Waterfront Area” and instruct
staff to write to ECBC officials encouraging them to provide funding from the Cape
Motion carried.
Breton Growth Fund.
4. Planning Issues:
Planning Advisory Committee’s First Review of the CBRM
Municipal Planning Strategy and its Land Use By-law
APROVAL TO ADVERTISE:
a) Land Use By-law Amendments
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor MacNeil approval of a resolution to
conduct a Public Hearing during its April meeting to consider adopting a series of
Motion carried.
amendments to the CBRM’s Land Use By-Law.
b) Municipal Planning Strategy Amendments
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor McNeil approval of a resolution to
conduct a Public Hearing during its April meeting to consider adopting an amendment to
the CBRM’s Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law to permit utility scale
Motion carried.
wind turbines as a general provision throughout the CBRM.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAM:
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Motion
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Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Morrison that a Public Participation
Program be conducted to proceed with the proposed Municipal Planning Strategy
amendments listed in the staff report. The Public Participation Program will consist of an
open house in the Civic
Motion carried.
Centre.
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STREET CLOSING – Duke Street, Sydney:
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Motion
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Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Paruch to proceed with narrowing the
sector of Duke Street directly north of the hardware store property from its 50 ft. width to
Motion
a 40 ft. width in order to allow for an expansion of the Ashby Home Hardware.
carried.
5. Business Arising:
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Public Services Committee – February 17, 2005:
a. Battery Point Sewage Treatment Facility – Staffing:
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Motion:
Moved by Councillor Prince, seconded by Councillor Stubbert the endorsement of the
following:
?Authorize CBRM staff to immediately advertise for and hire three Sewage Treatment
Plant Operators;
?That positions be fully budgeted for in future years under the operational costs for the
Battery Point Sewage Treatment Facility;
?The method of allocation and recovery of expenses incurred by this operation will be
presented to Committee for consideration during the 2005-2006 budget process.
Motion carried.
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Corporate Services Committee – March 7, 2005:
a. CBRM Pension Policy (Pre-Amalgamation Employees):
Motion
:
Moved by Deputy Mayor Detheridge, seconded by Councillor Jim MacLeod the approval
Motion carried.
of the “CBRM Pension Policy – (Pre-Amalgamation Employees”.
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Business Arising Continued:
b. Request to Donate Property – Menelik Hall Association:
Motion:
Moved by Deputy Mayor Detheridge, seconded by Councillor Jim MacLeod to approve
the donation of a 3,995 sq. ft. lot located on Tupper Street to the Menelik Hall
Motion carried.
Association for $1.00.
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Corporate Services Committee – March 7, 2005:
c. Memorandum of Agreement – CBRM/CUPE – Local 759 (Outside Workers): -
Motion:
Moved by Deputy Mayor Detheridge, seconded by Councillor Jim MacLeod to authorize
the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement “Addendum to Collective Agreement”
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between the CBRM and CUPE Local 759 (Outside Workers) effective November 20,
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Motion carried.
2004 to October 31, 2005.
6. Reports, Project Updates:
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a. Monthly Financial Reports for Period Ending February 28, 2005:
Motion
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Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Jim MacLeod to accept the
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monthly financial statements for period ending February 28, 2005.
Discussion:
The CAO advised that he would have the Director of Finance provide a report on the
following departmental budgets:
?Engineering and Public Works,
Motion carried.
?Center 200 -
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Reports Continued:
b. Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority (CBCEDA) - Year-In
Review - Power Point Presentation:
The Chair welcomed Chief Executive Officer, Eileen Lannon Oldford, assisted by Jo-
Lanna Murray and members of the CBCEDA staff.
Ms. Oldford presented a formal review of CBCEDA on its current fiscal year Business
Plan (Copy on file in Clerk’s Office). She advised that they are requesting the same level
of funding as in previous years ($200,000.00).
Motion:
Moved by Deputy Mayor Detheridge, seconded by Councillor Jim MacLeod that the
financial request from CBCEDA be referred to the 2005/06 Budget Deliberations.
Motion carried.
7. By-Laws, Resolutions, Motions, Notice Of Motions:
BY-LAWS:
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1 Reading:
N/A
2nd & Final Reading:
N/A
RESOLUTIONS:
a. Canadian University Press:
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Hall, seconded by Councillor Morrison to proclaim the week of
January 22nd to 28th, 2006 as “National Student Press Week”.
Discussion:
Councillor Hall noted that the proclamation is before Council for consideration ten
months prior to the actual week, as the group wanted the CBRM Council to be one of the
Motion carried.
first Council’s to approve the proclamation.
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Resolutions Continued:
b. Clearwater Arctic Surf Clam Processing Facility – North Sydney:
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Gordon MacLeod, seconded by Councillor Prince that staff write to
the Honourable Geoff Regan, Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, requesting an
explanation on Clearwater’s obligations with respect to processing its catch in North
Motion carried.
Sydney under its existing license.
c. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Jim MacLeod, seconded by Deputy Mayor Detheridge to proclaim
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March 21, 2005 as “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination”.
Motion carried.
d. The Kidney Foundation – Cape Breton Chapter:
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Long, seconded by Councillor Jim MacLeod to proclaim the month
Motion carried.
of March as “Kidney Health Month”.
e. Rising Insurance Costs:
Motion
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Moved by Councillor Prince, seconded by Councillor Stubbert that staff write to Premier
John Hamm and local members of the Legislative Assembly calling upon them to take
the immediate action and leadership necessary to restore the balance and stability of the
Insurance Industry by working on behalf of consumers to solve the problems facing the
Motion
industry and uncover the factors behind rising claims costs in the Province.
carried.
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Resolutions Continued:
f. Albert Bridge Volunteer Fire Department – Fundraising Project:
Motion
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Moved by Councillor Lahey, seconded by Deputy Mayor Detheridge that Council
support of the “Albert Bridge Winter Carnival Committee” in recognition of the
importance of raising public awareness and encourage CBRM residents to join in the
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activities planned for the March 16 to March 19 Winter Carnival activities. The Group
was recognized for their efforts in donating their proceeds to the Local Food Bank, Cape
Breton Burn Care Society (Children’s Burn Camp) and the Albert Bridge Community
Motion carried.
Fire Truck Fund.
g. Proposed Bill – Amendment to the Income Tax Act: – Volunteer Firemen:
Motion:
Moved by Councillor Fogarty, seconded by Councillor Lee McNeil that Council go on
record in strong support of the proposed amendment to the Volunteer Fire Services Act
that will provide a tax break for volunteer work performed by volunteer firefighters, first
responders and search and rescue volunteers and forward a letter of support to MP
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Rodger Cuzner who will be making a presentation at the 2 reading of the Bill before the
Motion carried.
Standing Committee on Finance for Review in the near future.
MOTIONS & NOTICE OF MOTIONS
N/A
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Meeting Adjourned. Date of Next Meeting: April 19, 2005
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Mayor John W. Morgan
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Municipal Clerk Bernie White
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