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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


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.



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.



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.



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


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.



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Be it resolved that Council authorize municipal

staff to prepare a new animal control by-law as


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.



Be it resolved that the sponsorship request for the

activity Esprit sain, bon vin …au féminin be

refused as recommended by the


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.



Be it resolved that the request for sponsorship by

the 2nd Summit on Poverty be refused, as


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.



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.



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


Seconded by: Normand Belliveau

Be it resolved that Council authorize the

Municipal Treasurer to undertake discussions

with various chartered accountant firms as


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.



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


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


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.



Be it resolved that Council prepare a five year

plan and possibly a ten year plan for capital

expenditures in the municipality as


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.



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


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



Be it resolved that Council refuse the request

from East Coast Precast Ltd. and C & H

Management Ltd. as recommended by the


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.



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.



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


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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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



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



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



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.



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


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.


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



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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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.



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



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.




No. 08-19/Arrêté No. 08-19.

MOTION CARRIED

2nd


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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.



That we accept second reading by title and in its

entirety of By-law No. 08-19/Arrêté No. 08-19.

MOTION CARRIED

1st




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.




No. 08-35/Arrêté No. 08-35.

MOTION CARRIED

1st

reading of By-law No. 08-36C/Arrêté No. 08-36C


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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


36C/Arrêté No. 08-36C.




No. 08-36C/Arrêté No. 08-36C.

MOTION CARRIED

1st

reading of By-law No. 08-44B/Arrêté No. 08-44B




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


44B/Arrêté No. 08-44B.




No. 08-44B/Arrêté No. 08-44B.

MOTION CARRIED

3rd



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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.



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.



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



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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



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.



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



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



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



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

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