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Town of Winterton

P.O. Box 59

Winterton, NL

A0B 3M0

Phone: (709) 583 2010 Fax: (709) 583 2099

Regular Meeting with Council August 15, 2019

Members Present: Mayor: Mark Sheppard

Deputy Mayor: David Reid

Councilors: Zoe Doucet

Hilda Green

Gary Hiscock

Lori Hiscock

Charlie Reid

Also Present Acting Clerk Lorraine LaFitte

Resident Renee Coates

Mayor Sheppard called the Meeting to order at 7:33 pm.

Motion #19 098 – C. Reid/H. Green

Resolved that sections 1.8.1 and 1.19.4 of the Municipal By-Laws regarding Water and Sewer

remain in effect, as is, and be enforced.

In favor: 3 Mayor: M. Sheppard

Councilors: H. Green

C. Reid

Opposed: 4 Deputy Mayor: D. Reid

Councilors: Z . Doucet

G. Hiscock

L. Hiscock

Abstained: 0

Motion Defeated.

Mayor Sheppard indicated that Council will have to meet to discuss how to revise these sections of the by-laws to

reflect a fair and equitable solution for taxpayers. Councilors should think about how they would like to see this

worded.

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Adopt Minutes: Motion #19 099–Z. Doucet/L. Hiscock

Resolved that the Minutes from the Regular meeting held July 25, 2019 be adopted as

presented.


Deputy Mayor D. Reid

Councilors: Z. Doucet

H. Green

G. Hiscock

L. Hiscock

C. Reid

Opposed: 0

Abstained: 0

Motion Carried.

Adopt Agenda: Motion #19 100 –L. Hiscock/G. Hiscock

Resolved that the agenda be adopted with the noted additions.




H. Green

G. Hiscock

L. Hiscock

C. Reid

Opposed: 0

Abstained: 0

Motion Carried.

Maintenance Man Report

Maintenance Man on Vacation. No report given.

Action Report – Was tabled and accepted.

Roof of Town Hall building.

Councilor L. Hiscock left the meeting at 7:47 pm due to conflict of interest. Her brother is the contractor under

discussion.

Acting Clerk was in contact with Mr. Burton who advised that he does not have the required manpower to do the

job, but can sub-contract the work to another contractor. He can also come out to do minor repairs if we do not get

the roof done in time for the upcoming winter season.

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Motion #19 101 –Z. Doucet/G. Hiscock

Resolved that if Mr. Burton and the sub-contractor both have liability insurance and a letter

of good standing from Workplace NL, then we will allow the Sub-Contractor to do the work.

If the Principal Contractor does not have appropriate insurance, contract will be cancelled.

Ask Mr. Burton to advise us in writing of same. If he is not able to do the work, Clerk will ask

for 3 more quotes.

In favor: 6 Mayor M. Sheppard



H. Green

G. Hiscock

C. Reid

Opposed: 0

Abstained: 0

Motion Carried.

Councilor L. Hiscock returned to the meeting at 8 pm.

Approval to Borrow – Ministerial Approval to Borrow for the new Ambulance was granted.

Recreation Centre Upgrades Tender –

Motion #19 102 – Z. Doucet/D. Reid

Resolved that we accept the tender for upgrades to the Recreation Center.




G. Hiscock

L. Hiscock

Opposed: 2 H. Green

C. Reid

Abstained: 0

Motion Carried.

Special Projects Manager – Attending Regular Council meetings.

Regular Meeting Closed at 8:12 pm for HR Meeting. Acting Clerk and Renee Coates asked to leave the meeting.

Acting Clerk returned to the meeting at 8:30 pm.

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Motion # 19 103 – C. Reid/Z. Doucet

Resolved that both the Town Clerk and Special Projects Manager attend meetings of Council

and that straight time be taken off in lieu of payment.




H. Green

G. Hiscock

L. Hiscock

C. Reid

Opposed: 0

Abstained: 0

Motion Carried.

Town Clerk/Manager – Defer to a special meeting of Council.

Permit for Commercial Garage Extension-

Motion # 19 104 – D. Reid/C. Reid

Resolved to approve permit for Commercial Garage Extension for Mike’s Auto Repair.




H. Green

G. Hiscock

L. Hiscock

C. Reid

Opposed: 0

Abstained: 0

Motion Carried.

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Motion # 19 105 – L. Hiscock/C. Reid

Resolved to allow the Clerk to issue all building permits subject to approval by the

Maintenance Man. Copies of all permits issued to be brought back to Council on a monthly

basis in the Action Report




H. Green

G. Hiscock

L. Hiscock

C. Reid

Opposed: 0

Abstained: 0

Motion Carried.

July Monthly Financial Report – Ambulance. – Tabled.

Meeting closed at 8:57 pm for HR meeting.

Meeting re-opened at 9:07 pm.

Motion #19 106 - Z. Doucet/L. Hiscock

Resolved to write a letter to the Maintenance Man outlining obligations and expectations.




H. Green

G. Hiscock

L. Hiscock

C. Reid

Opposed: 0

Abstained: 0

Motion Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

Thank you Card from Todd and Lori Hiscock – Tabled.

Letter from Director of Fire Services/Fire Commissioner, Derek Simmons. – Tabled.

Information Circular from Dynamic Engineering – Tabled.

Royal Canadian Legion – Letter regarding purchasing Liberation Tulips.

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Motion #19 107–C. Reid/G. Hiscock

Resolved to purchase 100 Liberation Tulips for the War Memorial from the Royal Canadian

Legion.



H. Green

G. Hiscock

L. Hiscock

C. Reid

Opposed: 1 Deputy Mayor: D. Reid

Abstained: 0

Motion Carried.

Volunteer Christmas Party

Motion # 19 108-Z. Doucet/L. Hiscock

Resolved to have the annual Volunteer Christmas Party on Saturday, December 7, 2019.




H. Green

G. Hiscock

L. Hiscock

Opposed: 1 Councilor: C. Reid

Abstained: 0

Motion Carried.

BILLS

Motion #19 109 –C. Reid/L Hiscock

Resolved to approve the bills.




H. Green

G. Hiscock

L. Hiscock

C. Reid

Opposed: 0

Abstained: 0

Motion Carried.

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OTHER BUSINESS

Councilor H. Green – Work by Scott Piercey’s is not completed. Mayor and Deputy Mayor have spoken to

Maintenance Man and that work will be completed next week when he returns from holidays.

Councilor G. Hiscock – Concord Paving is in Hant’s Harbour. Councilor was wondering when ours will be started.

Concord has been contacted and they said they will contact us when they are ready.

Mayor M. Sheppard – Ambulance was over to Bartlett’s Service Station for a Code Scan and Dye Test, and the engine

is not firing on two spark plugs and there is a leak in the Cylinder Head Gasket. They advised to keep it checked

regularly and full of antifreeze. Mayor spoke to Paul Coates about investigating the possibilities of an alternate

ambulance should ours give out before the new one arrives.

No further business, meeting adjourned at 9:30pm.

___________________ ________

Mark Sheppard, Mayor

_________________ __________

Lorraine LaFitte, Acting Town Clerk

Town of Winterton

Vendor Aged Summary As at 08/12/2019

Name Current

Approved Vendor Sanction Equipment Screen for Screener 829.15$

Approved Vendor Emco Supplies for Water and Sewer 571.67$

Approved Vendor Protek Industries Ltd. Cold Patch and No Parking Signs 1,005.10$

Approved Vendor Penney's Transport & Courier Courier Fees 91.08$

Approved Vendor A. St. George & Sons 1 load stone 339.25$

Approved Vendor Mike's Auto Repair

Commercial Inspections on 2 rescue vans, 1- replace sway bar bushings, shocks,

reverse light 2- replace leaf springs, bolts, back up beeper, steering damper, rear

brake pads, right rear caliper, brake fluid, oil filter, oil 2,565.85$

Approved Vendor Avalon Industrial & Marine Supply Ltd. 12 volt light and safety vests 185.41$

Approved Vendor Coish's Trucking Garbage to Dump 143.75$

Approved Vendor Dicks & Co. Office supplies 249.46$

Approved Vendor Harvey & Company Ltd Parts for Backhoe 184.42$

Approved Vendor Marc M Bastarache, Emily G Beckett Annual website hosting and Technical support 293.14$

Approved Vendor Hindy's Home Hardware Maintenance Supplies ($1241.10), Gas for Town (426.25) 1,667.35$

Approved Vendor Bell Aliant 583-2010/0752/2099/2001/2777/2782 & Internet 523.07$

Approved Vendor NL Power

War Memorial ($22.86), Fire Hall ($354.69), Chlorine House ($121.15), Recreation

Centre ($143.89), Town Hall ($116.54) & Recreation Centre Furnace

($106.96)Street Lighting ($1994.30) 2,792.58$

Total Outstanding 11,441.28$

Paid Invoices Not Tabled at Council Meeting

Account # Name Amount

Approved Vendor Canada Post Postage 207.00$

Approved Vendor Dominion Recycling Angle Iron for Screener 430.10$

Total 637.10$

Outside Pond Park


Code Name Current

Approved Vendor Dawe's Concrete Products Ltd. Concrete for Park Basket Ball Net 648.22$

Approved Vendor Newfoundland Power Heat & Light 3,880.97$

Approved Vendor Hindy's Home Hardware Maintenance Supplies ($836.29) & Gas ($128.01) 964.30$

Approved Vendor Ice Block Ltd. Ice 72.00$

Approved Vendor A St George & Sons Stone for playground area 632.50$

Approved Vendor T2 Ventures Inc. Garbage Collection for five weeks 718.75$

Approved Vendor Hydes Electrical Installation of Receptacles in the park 2,640.40$

Total Outstanding 9,557.14$

Paid Invoices Not Tabled at Council Meeting

Account # Name Amount

Total -$

Winterton Ambulance


Code Name Description AmountApproved Vendor Bell Mobility Network Access 11.50$

Approved Vendor Bell Mobility Cell Phone 64.11$

Approved Vendor Bell Aliant Phone 176.48$

Approved Vendor Hindy's Home Hardware Fuel ($1065.65) Supplies ($44.55) 1,110.20$

Approved Vendor Bartlett's Auto Service Code Scan, Spark Plugs, Antifreeze 270.47$

Approved Vendor Mike's Auto Repair Ltd.Install suspension blocks and replace oxygen sensors

1,292.60$

Total 2,925.36$

Paid Invoices Not Tabled at Council Meeting from the Operating Account

Code Name Description Amount

Appoved Vendor Tri Star Industires 20% downpayment on Ambulance 20,539.00$

Total 20,539.00$

Outstanding Invoices From Fundrasing Account

Code Name Description Amount

-$

Total -$

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