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Order of the Day
Quispamsis Town Council
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, Quispamsis Town Hall
November 18, 2014, 7:00 pm
Pages
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Mayor's Comments
3.
Moment of Reflection
4.
Disclosures of Interest
5.
Presentations
1.
Kings Way Care & Squire Drive Playground Committee Proposal
1 - 7
Spokesperons, Judy Lane, Kings Way Care Centre & David Aube,
Squire Drive Neighbourhood Group
2.
Key Industries - Request for Financial Contribution ($5000)
3.
PRO Kids Presentation - Request for Financial Contribution ($5000)
8 - 8
9 - 24
In Attendance, Mr. David Dobbelsteyn, PRO Kids Manager, City of Saint
John
4.
Proposed 2015 Engineering, Transportation & Utility Services
Departmental Budget Presentation - Director of Engineering & Works,
Gary Losier, P. Eng.
6.
Public Hearings (none)
7.
Minutes of Previous Meetings
1.
November 4, 2014 - Regular Meeting
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25 - 31
32 - 41
8.
Unfinished Business
1.
9.
Appointment of Comex Review Ad Hoc Committee – Ratification of Email
Poll
42 - 43
Correspondence
1.
Mr. Steve Sanderson - Budget Transparency Process
44 - 46
2.
International Sculpture Symposium 2016 - Formal Request from Diana
Alexander, Ex. Director
47 - 48
(This item Referred to Finance Committee @ Nov. 4/14 Regular Meeting)
3.
Kennebecasis Crime Stoppers' Request for $3000 Contribution
49 - 49
4.
Christel Seeberger, Request for Safety Measures at Gondola Point
Arterial/ Squire Drive & Alma Lane Intersection
50 - 50
10.
By-laws
11.
New Business
12.
Reports
1.
Steve Sanderson Re Recyling
51 - 54
2.
Animal Control Monthly Response Report As At October 2014
55 - 57
3.
Building Report As At October 31, 2014
58 - 58
4.
The Royal Canadian Legion - Certificate of Appreciation
59 - 60
13.
Business Arising from Committee of the Whole
14.
Adjournment
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Squire Drive Community Playground
Proposal Back Ground Information
Quispamsis is growing in leaps and bounds. For many years now there has been a trend to move
to the suburbs such as Quispamsis. Because of this, the town of Quispamsis has been busy
building infrastructure to support the population growth. The neighbourhoods that come off of
Squire Drive are a true example of this growth. Thirty years ago, this land was vacant property
and today it has over one hundred and eighty families living on it.
Due to the expansion of this neighbourhood and the amount of young children living in this area,
the residents would like to develop a community playground that they can walk to so that the
children of the neighbourhood can have a place to go where they can be active. Physical activity
has also been documented to have many other benefits. Research shows physical activity can be
associated with improved psychological well-being, reduced depression and anxiety levels,
reduced bullying, and improved self-esteem 1.
Being physically active and fit is most successful when it is adopted early in life. In spite of this
knowledge we have not been successful in achieving a healthy population. According to the
Public Health Agency of Canada, our young generation today is predicted to be the unhealthiest
of all generations. In fact, more than one in four children and youth in Canada are overweight or
obese 2. As well, our province received a failing grade on their annual student wellness survey
which reports on healthy behaviours. In 2010-11, twelve thousand (12,000) students from Kgrade 5 participated in this newly developed wellness survey. Out of the five targets, we failed in
four of the five, including being physically active 3.
Creating a playground in this community would give our children a chance to change their
generational profile and grow into healthy and fit adults. The residents of the Squire Drive
Neighbourhood set out to make this happen. Three years ago, they pitched a proposal to the
Town of Quispamsis to create a playground in their neighbourhood. Although it was felt that this
was a good idea, there was no land available to build it on. The residents of this neighbourhood
have not given up and have continued to meet and strategize on how to make this playground
happen. They have even raised $800.00 to put towards it.
Last year, the group connected with Kings Way Care Centre, a not for profit care home for the
elderly and adults with disabilities. Kings Way is located at 8 Squire Drive and is part of the
Squire Drive neighbourhood. Their vision and values support community and they invite
community to be part of the daily life. They encourage and support the residents to still
participate in community life to the extent that they can. They also very much support
intergenerational relationships such as bringing children and elders together. Elders receive so
much joy in watching children play and children can learn so much from this generation.
1
Active Healthy Kids Canada. (2010). Healthy Habits Start Earlier Then You Think: Canada’s Report Card on
Physical Activity for Children and Youth. Toronto, ON.
2
Public Health Agency of Canada. Curbing Childhood Obesity: An F/P/T Framework for Action to Promote
Healthy Weights. Retrieved July 2013from www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
3
Government of New Brunswick. The New Brunswick Student Wellness Survey Provincial Fact Sheet. Retrieved
July 2013 from www.gnb.ca/0131/wellness-e.asp
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Squire Drive Community
Playground
Revised Proposal
November 18th, 2014
Supporting Community
Today, Tomorrow, Together
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Squire Drive Community
Playground
Revised Proposal
 Partnership with Town
 Town to purchase/operate playground
 Kings Way Care Centre to lease land to Town $1.00
(Life of equipment with opportunity to renew)
 Total project to be completed with prior years approved $25k
 Location moved to Entrance of Kings Way Care Centre
Kings Way Assembly to donate land to Kings Way Care Centre
Supporting Community
Today, Tomorrow, Together
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Squire Drive Community
Playground
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Squire Drive Community
Playground
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Squire Drive Community
Playground
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239 Charlotte St. Saint John, NB E2L 2K1 506-634-6888 fax: 506-632-1073
November 12, 2014
Quispamsis Council
12 Landing Court
P.O. Bo 21085
Quispamsis, NB
E2E 4Z7
RE: REQUEST TO PRESENT
Attention: Mayor Driscoll and Council:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Key Industries and myself, we would like to express our
sincere thanks and appreciation for your support. With the financial sponsorship awarded by
the Quispamsis Council, we have been able to expand our programs and improve our services.
Currently, we are in the process of expanding our Elite Support Services Division and are
excited about the increase in services that we will soon be able to provide. We have received
some government funding for this renovation but no funding for infrastructure costs.
This space will have 3 accessible washrooms with Hoyer lifts, several quiet areas, 2 tube
feeding rooms, a new therapeutic sensory room and a large common area for social,
communication, and therapy recreation. Included in this space will be a new Snoezelen Room
for therapeutic relaxation.
We would like to present at your next meeting on November 18, 2014 and request continued
support with a donation of $5,000. Tom James and Rod Belyea, both members of the Key
Industries Board of Directors will be providing an oral presentation.
We look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Christine Evans
President/CEO
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Providing personal support services to empower persons with a disability achieve social, community, and economic independence.
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Vision
All children and youth in Greater Saint John have the
opportunity to participate in the arts, cultural, recreation,
and sport activity of their choice.
Mission
To provide assistance to as many children and youth as
possible who are unable to participate in sport, art,
recreation or cultural activities due to financial limitations.
Activities such as the arts, culture, recreation and sports
are known to promote self-esteem, healthy growth,
increased knowledge and personal development.
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Background
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P.R.O. Kids is a non-profit program from the Growth and
Community Development Department in the City of Saint
John
Program started in Saint John in 2002 and expanded to
Greater Saint John in 2005
P.R.O. Kids is a proactive and confidential service offered
to all children and youth in Greater Saint John
All administration costs are covered by local Municipalities.
100% of the funds received through donations, grants and
fundraisers to go directly to the children and youth of our
community.
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The Need for P.R.O. Kids
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P.R.O. Kids has had over 7000 placements of local children
and youth in financial need over the last 12 years in our
community.
In Canada, one in three families cannot afford to enroll their
children in organized sport or recreation activities because of
financial barriers (Vision Critical 2011).
What Would You Do Without P.R.O. Kids Support
Go Without
75%
Scrape By
25%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
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50%
60%
70%
80%
Child Poverty in Greater Saint John
Region
# of Low – Income Children
Under 18:
Saint John
3790
Quispamsis
350
7.69%
Rothesay
320
7.03%
Grand Bay-Westfield
90
1.98%
Total
4550
100%
83.30%
Based on Taxfiler (T1FF) Data (2012)
Provided by Saint John Human Development Council
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Quispamsis Placements (2013)
Activity
Placements
Baseball
Basketball
2
2
Cheerleading
2
Dance
Football
Hockey
4
2
10
Martial Arts
1
Music Lessons
Skating
Soccer
5
5
2
Summer Camps
3
Swimming
6
Theatre Arts
2
Total
Gender
43%
57%
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Male
Female
Children Assisted by P.R.O. Kids
(2012)
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
3200
310
274
78
3862
590
40
46
12
688
Saint John
Quispamsis
Rothesay
Grandbay
Westfield
Overall
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Service Delivery 2012 – Children in Poverty Served – Children in Poverty Not Served
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Placements (2014)
as of Nov 13, 2014
Children Assisted - Overall
Placements
743
Waiting List
198
Children Provided Equipment
355
Total
1296
Children from Quispamsis
Placements
42
Waiting List
11
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P.R.O. Kids Financials (2013)
REVENUES:
Opening Balance January 1, 2013
AMOUNT:
$13,468.43
Private Grants
$67,656.00
Personal Donations
$29,874.52
Corporate Donations
$21,805.96
Dickie Crossman Memorial Golf
Tournament
$15,000.00
Rocky’s Golf Tournament
$13,982.50
Service + Community Group Donations
$8,800.00
Other Fundraising Revenues:
$7,423.36
Total Revenues:
Closing Balance December 31, 2013
PLACEMENT EXPENSES:
AMOUNT:
Registration Fees:
$129,376.30
Transportation (Bus Cards)
$5,731.00
Transportation (Taxi Fares)
$3,946.90
Equipment Costs:
Total Expenses:
$164,542.30
$38,290.21
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$666.28
$139,720.48
Administrative Budget 2013
100% of administrative costs are covered by the municipalities of
Saint John, Quispamsis, Rothesay and Grand Bay- Westfield.
Administrative Contribution
Amount
Quispamsis (5.2%)
$5000
Overall
$95,716
Placement Value
26%
17%
46%
11%
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P.R.O. Kids
Service Provider Donation
Parent Contribution
Municipal Admin Cost
Value of Placements
Value per placement
Source of Funding
5 year Average
P.R.O. Kids – Donations, Fundraising
$220
Service Provider - In Kind
$50
Parent Contribution
$80
Administrative Cost – Municipal Contribution $125
Total
$475
Municipal Funding of P.R.O. Kids provides a 3 to 1 Return on Investment!
A conservative estimate of Social Return on Investment (SROI) would
likely double that.
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Benefits to the Community
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Builds healthy communities and a healthy lifestyle
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Is an investment in the future of our young people
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Fosters cooperation and good citizenship
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Promotes positive behaviours
Encourages community involvement
Develops leadership skills
Develops physical and creative skills
Provides fun and enjoyment
Is an important tool in crime prevention
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Strengthens families
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Promotes healthy development
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Builds social skills
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Lowers rates of illness and associated costs
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Results in higher grades and children and youth who stay in school longer
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“I want you to know how much I appreciated the
opportunity you gave my son. I am very proud of him.
– PRO Kids Mom.
“I feel like I’m a somebody when I play goalie.”
- PRO Kid
“I have to convey what a success PRO Kids has been for this
boy and what a positive influence it has been. This is truly a
success story with him getting involved in martial arts and
staying out of trouble. It’s been awesome!”
- Probation Officer
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P.R.O. Kids
City of Saint John
171 Adelaide St
P.O. Box 1971
Saint John, NB E2L 4L1
Phone: (506) 642-7529
Fax:(506) 658-2902
E-mail - [email protected]
Website – www.prokidssj.ca
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Annual Report
2013
WHO ARE WE?
P.R.O. Kids is a not-for-profit program the operates out of the City of Saint John Leisure Services Department and
gives under-privileged youth of the Greater Saint John Area the opportunity to participate in the registered arts,
cultural or recreation activity of their choice.
OUR ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS:
OUR STAFF:
Kathy Davison, Chair
Pat Darrah
Katie Langmaid
Rob Scott
Connie Coffin
Barry Farnsworth
Councillor Gary Clark
Andrew Miller
Tammy DeSaulniers, P.R.O. Kids Manager
Kyle Graham, Support Coordinator
Allie Newman, Special Events Coordinator - Temp
Naomi Ward, Special Events Coordinator – Temp
Total - 1.5 FTE
Charles Swanton
Charles Jensen
Glen Jackson
Councillor John Mackenzie
Lisa Frechette
Michael Whelton
Dr. Susan Sanderson
Deanne Price-Mackenzie
OUR MISSION:
To provide assistance to as many youth as possible who are unable to participate in extracurricular athletic, artistic
or cultural activities due to financial limitations and barriers.
OUR VISION:
All children and youth in the Greater Saint John Area have the opportunity to participate in the athletic, artistic or
cultural activities of their choice.
WHY?
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Builds a healthy and safe community
Promotes a healthy lifestyle
Invests in the future of our youth
Fosters cooperation and good citizenship
Promotes positive behaviours
Encourages community involvement
Develops social, physical, creative and leadership skills
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Dollars spent on recreation are
dollars saved on health care and
public safety!
OU R FINANCIALS:
Opening Balance January 1st, 2013:
$13,468.43
Revenues:
Expenses:
Private Grants
Personal Donations
Corporate Donations
Dickie Crossman Memorial Golf Tournament
Rocky’s Golf Tournament
Service + Community Group Donations
Other Fundraising Revenues:
$67,656.00
$29,874.52
$21,805.96
$15,000.00
$13,982.50
$8,800.00
$7,423.36
Registration Fees:
Transportation (Bus Cards)
Transportation (Taxi Fares)
Equipment Costs:
$129,376.30
$5,731.00
$3,946.90
$666.28
Total Revenues:
$164,542.30
Total Expenses:
$139,720.48
Closing Balance December 31st, 2013:
$38,290.21
*All administrative costs are covered by the municipalities
of Saint John, Quispamsis, Rothesay and Grand Bay- Westfield.
PLACEMENT BREAKDOWN:
Activity
Saint John
Rothesay
Quispamsis
Grand bay-Westfield
Total
Art
Ball Hockey
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Boxing
Cheerleading
Curling
Dance
Fitness Membership
Football
Girl Guides
Gymnastics
Hockey
Horseback Riding
Martial Arts
Lacrosse
Music Lessons
Scouts
Skating
Soccer
Summer Camp
Swimming
Theatre Arts
Volleyball
1
1
6
13
1
8
64
1
56
1
6
8
21
63
9
44
2
10
1
38
23
11
160
12
2
0
0
0
6
0
0
1
0
3
0
0
1
0
1
0
3
0
1
1
1
1
1
4
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
2
0
4
0
2
0
0
10
0
1
0
5
0
5
2
3
6
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
8
21
1
8
67
1
64
1
8
9
21
77
9
48
2
16
2
44
26
15
170
14
2
Total
563
24
46
4
637
st
As of December 31 , 2013, there was a remaining wait list of 209 applications
Thanks for helping make 2013 possible!
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QUISPAMSIS TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
November 4, 2014, 7:00 pm
Council Chambers
Quispamsis Town Hall
Members Present:
Mayor G. Murray Driscoll
Deputy Mayor Libby O'Hara
Councillor Gary Clark
Councillor Kirk Miller
Councillor Emil T. Olsen
Councillor Pierre Rioux
Councillor Beth Thompson
Members Absent:
Councillor Lisa Loughery (another commitment)
Staff Present:
Deuville, Susan; Acting CAO
Losier, Gary; Director of Engineering & Works
McGraw, Jo-Anne; Town Treasurer
Snow, Catherine; Town Clerk
1.
Approval of Agenda
Moved By Deputy Mayor O'Hara
Seconded By Councillor Clark
The agenda be approved as prepared with the addition of the 2016 International
Sculpture Symposium being added to Correspondence as item 9.5.
Motion Carried.
2.
Mayor's Comments (none)
3.
Moment of Reflection
Councillor Clark led the meeting in prayer.
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4.
Disclosures of Interest
No disclosures were declared.
5.
Presentations
5.1.
Saint John Transit - Comex Bus Service (Grand Bay-Westfield, Rothesay,
Quispamsis and Hampton) Update - Mr. Frank McCarey, General
Manager, In Attendance
Mr. McCarey made presentation to Council on the Comex Service, which
commenced in August, 2007. The three year funding agreement with
Quispamsis and Rothesay is up for renewal January 1, 2015. The subsidy
for the No. 52 KV Comex route is $86,520 each from Quispamsis and
Rothesay; while the subsidy for the No. 53 Quispamsis Comex is $82,892
for Quispamsis; a total of $169,412.
Mr. McCarey stated Saint John Transit has seen an overall ridership
decline over the past three years by 409,911 passengers (-15%). The
Quispamsis Service has seen a similar decline of 8,800 passengers,
(-10.7%).
Numbers indicate approximately 200 – 250 Quispamsis
households are impacted by the Comex service. The trend in the industry,
he reported tends to reflect the economy – a declining economy results in
declining ridership numbers. People who have lost their jobs or have
relocated for work no longer use the service. The projected 2015 ridership
numbers for the No. 52 KV Comex bus is 47,991; and the No. 53
Quispamsis Comex, 27,872.
Other factors to consider is the current 8 year old buses should be
scheduled for replacement every 12 years. He stated adding a route to
the SJRH and UNBSJ has been explored but not found to be feasible as
the start and end times of work shifts and/or class schedules are not
consistent with bus schedules. Currently there is a connection every 20
minutes from King Square to the Hospital and University for Comex
passengers.
Moved By Councillor Miller
Seconded By Councillor Thompson
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Saint John Transit be asked to provide Council with ridership information
from their recent sample counts; and also be asked to explore alternate
route options, based on primary stops in combination with ridership
numbers with the view towards decreasing overall costs to Quispamsis
for the Comex Community Express Service, and this information be made
available as soon as possible to the Finance Committee for review as part
of the 2015 budget process.
Motion Carried
5.2.
Saint John Theatre Company - Mr. Stephen Tobias, Ex. Director & Artistic
Director, In Attendance
Request for Financial Support - $1500
Mr. Tobias made presentation to Council stating the Saint John Theatre
Company, in 2013-2014 experienced one of their largest ever seasons
with strong attendance and growth in new programs. They launched their
new Provincial fringe festival, produced three major works, plus held their
legal-show fundraiser at Imperial Theatre, in addition to producing several
smaller works at the SJTC Building on Princess Street. The SJTC has
offered 120 performances of 22 theatre works with total attendance of
15,000 people, and worked with over 150 community based theatre
practitioners from the region while also serving as a major employer of
professional theatre artists. In addition, their Education Outreach activities
served several thousand students throughout the region with partnerships
at the high school and university level. In light of this impact, Mr. Tobias
stated his hopes that Quispamsis will again support the work of the SJTC
with a contribution of $1500 for 2015.
Moved By Deputy Mayor O'Hara
Seconded By Councillor Olsen
The Saint John Theatre Company's request for a financial contribution of
$1500 be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration as part of
the 2015 Budget Deliberations.
Motion Carried
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5.3.
Cherry Brook Zoo - Request for Financial Support
Cathy White, Board Director and Lynda Collrin, BSc, MSc, Volunteer
Director Zoo Development/Primatologist - In Attendance
Cathy White, Board Director, addressed Council informing Members the
Cherry Brook Zoo is dependent upon the community for support, noting
they are entering their 41st year of operation, and are working hard to raise
monies to continuously maintain and improve the Zoo. She turned the
presentation over to Lynda Collrin to expand upon the request for financial
support.
Mr. Collrin expanded upon her written submission, noting the Cherry
Brook Zoo has depleted its savings which has been used for many years
to do deficit funding for their operations. They have worked diligently to
increase revenues and decrease expenditures, which has led to a
decrease in their request to the communities from $150,000 to $100,000.
Their operations’ expenditures run at a projected $454,650 of which they
raise a projected $354,597. She acknowledged they have brought to the
community a 2 m debt free facility that provides recreation, education,
conservation and study to the greater Saint John area, including providing
jobs for many summer and Co-op students entering into specialized
programs. They have just attained an endangered Siberian tiger, Karma,
noting they hope someday to release these animals back to the wild. She
introduced other Board Members in attendance, Maria Conway and Rory
Grant noting the Board Chair, Alice O’Neil is out of town. Ms. Collrin
concluded her presentation by stating the Zoo is a living, breathing entity,
and requires staffing 24-7 – 365 days a year. It is hoped that the Town
would consider making a financial contribution to assist in their 2015
operations
Moved By Councillor Clark
Seconded By Deputy Mayor O'Hara
The Cherry Brook Zoo's request for financial support be referred to the
Finance Committee as part of the 2015 budget deliberation process.
Motion Carried
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6.
Public Hearings (none)
7.
Minutes of Previous Meetings
7.1.
October 21, 2014 - Regular Meeting
Moved By Councillor Olsen
Seconded By Councillor Clark
Minutes be approved as prepared.
Motion Carried
8.
Unfinished Business
8.1.
Ratification of Email Poll – Build Canada Fund Application
Moved By Councillor Rioux
Seconded By Councillor Thompson
Council ratify the email poll taken October 22, 2014 to adjust the Build
Canada Fund application amount to $6.9 million versus the $6.3 million for
the Ritchie Lake Collector and Associated Improvement Project:
Motion Carried
9.
Correspondence
9.1.
Regional Facilities Commission 2015 Budgets
The Regional Facilities Commission’s approved 2015 budget totaled
$2,845,659 to cover the Operating Budgets of Harbour Station, Imperial
Theatre, Trade & Convention Centre, Aquatic Centre, and the Arts Centre
with Quispamsis’ 2015 share amounting to $459,545, a 16% increase over
last year.
Deputy Mayor O’Hara and Councillor Olsen expressed their view that the
Town of Hampton and adjoining LSD areas should also be financially
contributing to the Regional Facilities. It was acknowledged, however, the
composition of the membership is legislated through the Greater Saint
John Regional Facilities Act.
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Moved By Councillor Clark
Seconded By Councillor Olsen
The Regional Facilities Commission Budgets be referred to the 2015
Budget Deliberation Process.
Motion Carried
9.2.
Harbour Skating Club - Request for Sponsorship - $50 (Quispamsis
Granted Request in 2013)
Correspondence from the Harbour Skating Club requested the four
municipal councils of the Greater Saint John partner as ‘ice time sponsors’
for a one night Harbour Skating Club’s adult recreational skating. The full
cost ice time is $250, and the one night sponsorship would entail $100
from the City of Saint John and $50 from each of the Towns of Grand BayWestfield, Quispamsis and Rothesay.
Moved By Councillor Rioux
Seconded By Councillor Clark
The Harbour Skating Club’s request for a $50 sponsorship be referred to
the Finance Committee.
Motion Carried
9.3.
FCM - Request to Lobby Federal Government for Dedicated Fund for
Wastewater Treatment Upgrades Needed
Correspondence from FCM’s CEO encouraged Councils from across the
country to write to the Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and
Intergovernmental Affairs requesting the establishment of a dedicated
fund, to be matched by local and provincial governments, to assist
communities with the capital cost of rebuilding wastewater systems to
meet the new national Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations. The
new legislation was established to support the protection of Canadian
waters. Estimates prepared by FCM shows that meeting the regulations
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will require capital expenditures in excess of $18 billion dollars, with at
least $3.4 billion of those costs being incurred before 2020.
Moved By Councillor Thompson
Seconded By Councillor Olsen
The Town send a letter to Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure,
Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs highlighting the additional cost
to municipalities for wastewater treatment systems, and to request a
dedicated fund. Further, the letter be copied to Finance Minister Joe
Oliver, Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq, and MP(s) The Honourable
Rob Moore and Rodney Weston.
Motion Carried
9.4.
Elementary Literacy Inc. - Erin Schryer, PhD, Executive Director Request for Financial Support - $2500
Dr. Schryer presented to Council the One-on-One reading support
program, ELF (Elementary Literacy Friends), which offers and champions
the development of high quality early literacy programs and policies
across New Brunswick. The program works by training volunteers and
providing them with the literacy materials to work with a Grade 2 student
one hour twice per week for a 10 week period. Studies have shown that
students increased, on average, 2 reading levels over the 10 week
tutoring period, with 94% of teachers reporting that
participants’
enjoyment and motivation of reading increases. This fall, ELF is being
offered in 104 schools across New Brunswick, with 33 schools
participating from the Anglophone School District South, including
Quispamsis Elementary School (21 participants). Dr. Schryer concluded
her presentation by asking Council to consider a contribution of $2500 to
ELF, which is the costs, on average, to offer the literacy program to a
school for the school year.
Moved By Councillor Rioux
Seconded By Deputy Mayor O'Hara
The Elementary Literacy Friends Inc.’s request be referred to the Finance
Committee.
Motion Carried
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9.5.
3rd International Sculpture Symposium - 2016
Deputy Mayor O’Hara stated she serves on the Sculpture Symposium
Committee and recommends the Town’s participation in the
3 rd
International Sculpture Symposium for a total cost of $15,000 ($7500 in
2015 and $7500 in 2016) for a piece of artwork be referred to the Finance
Committee.
Moved By Deputy Mayor O’Hara
Seconded By Councillor Clark
The 3rd International Sculpture Symposium 2016 ($7500 for 2015 & $7500
for 2016) be referred to the Finance Committee for a recommendation.
Motion Carried.
10.
By-laws
10.1. (Sept.16/14) Proposed By-law No. 48; A By-law to Stop Up & Close A
Portion of the Old Colton Brook Road Right of Way - Dr. Patrick Maloney,
Applicant
Moved By Councillor Thompson
Seconded By Councillor Clark
Third and final reading be given to By-law No. 048: A By-law to Stop Up
and Close a Portion of the Colton Brook Road Right of Way.
On the question, Mayor Driscoll read By-law No. 048 in its entirety.
Motion Carried
10.2. (Oct.21/14) Proposed Traffic By-law No. 27-25 - Kensington Avenue
Speed Reduction to 40 km
Moved By Councillor Olsen
Seconded By Deputy Mayor O'Hara
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Third and final reading be given to Traffic By-law Amendment No. 27-25.
On the question, Mayor Driscoll read Traffic By-law Amendment No. 2725 in its entirety.
Motion Carried
11.
New Business
11.1. Ritchie Lake Collector Sewer and Longwood Upgrades - Consulting
Engineering RFP – Recommendations
Moved By Councillor Olsen
Seconded By Councillor Clark
Council accept Staff’s recommendation that the town enter negotiations
with Crandall Engineering Ltd of Saint John to commence Part “A” of the
Engineering Services associated with the Ritchie Lake Collector and
Longwood Upgrades for the upset fee of $110,208.90 and that
subsequent award of parts B and C will require approval of Council prior to
proceeding.
Motion Carried
12.
Reports
12.1.
12.2
12.3
Kennebecasis Regional Joint Board of Police Commissioners – September 24,
2014 Meeting
Additional Letters from Residents Re Curbside Recycling – Cathy & Brian
Prosser, Julie Beattie, Katherine Handcock, Michael Wornell, Haily Kimball &
Dave Sstonehouse
Teamsters Canada – Rail Safety
Moved By Councillor Clark
Seconded By Deputy Mayor O'Hara
Reports be received and filed.
Motion Carried
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14.
Adjournment
Moved By Deputy Mayor O'Hara
Seconded By Councillor Olsen
Meeting adjourn.
Motion Carried
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
X
X
G . M u r r a y D r is c o ll
M ayor
C a t h e r in e P . S n o w
C le r k
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Staff Report
to Council
Date: November 13, 2014
From: Cathy Snow, Town Clerk
Subject:
Appointment of Comex Review Ad Hoc Committee – Ratification of Email Poll
Background and Discussion:
Mr. Frank McCarey, further to his presentation to Council at the November 4, 2014
Regular Meeting, had indicated he wants to involve Quispamsis representatives in any
suggested changes to Comex routes. Therefore, with the budget process upon us, the
Nominating Committee recommends Mayor Murray Driscoll, Councillor Emil Olsen,
Councillor Kirk Miller, (Due to work commitments, may not be able to attend
meetings), the Acting CAO and the Town Clerk be appointed to an Ad Hoc Committee
whose mandate will be to review alternate route options based on ridership
information and come back to Council with recommendations to decrease the overall
costs to Quispamsis for the Comex Community Express Service.
Email Poll Results:
Mayor Murray Driscoll – Yes
Deputy Mayor Libby O’Hara – Yes
Councillor Kirk Miller - Yes
Councillor Emil Olsen – Yes
Councillor Pierre Rioux – Yes
Councillor Beth Thompson - Yes
Motion Carried.
Financial Implications:
Staff Report to Council
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Under the current agreement up for renewal December 31, 2014; Quispamsis pays $86,520
annually to subsidizes the KV Route No. 52; (Rothesay also contributes this amount), and
Quispamsis pays $82,892 annually as its subsidy for the Quispamsis Route No. 53. The Ad
Hoc Committee will be meeting with Mr. McCarey and his Staff to explore options to reduce the
Town’s overall costs and bring recommendations back to Council.
Attachment(s):
None
Recommendation:
Council ratify the email poll conducted on November 10, 2014 to appoint Mayor Murray
Driscoll, Councillor Olsen, Councillor Miller, the Acting CAO and the Town Clerk to a Comex
Review Ad Hoc Committee to review ridership numbers in conjunction with exploring
alternate route options with the view towards reducing the Town’s overall annual costs for the
Comex Service.
Staff Report to Council
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November 12, 2014
To the Quispamsis Council,
Last February as a result of concerns by residents regarding the town's budget process Council
passed a motion to review this issue. An Ad Hoc committee was struck with the instruction to
review this matter. At the March 4th Council meeting the Mayor indicated that the Ad Hoc
committee had met and would be reporting back to Council soon. The purpose of this review
was to make the budget process more accessible to citizens. I want to commend Council on this
initiative. However, although I have reviewed the Council meeting minutes since that time I
have been unable to find any comments either through the Mayor's comments or in reports or
otherwise that outline the recommendations of the Ad Hoc committee. If I have missed this
information then I would appreciate it if I could be directed to the proper place to find this
report.
Having said the above, I have learned that the upcoming budget process will be open to the
public and will be divided into presentations based on specific jurisdictions (for example, the
meeting this week on Community services). I have been informed that these meetings qualify
as special meetings and as such need 24 hours notice to the public. Most people are quite busy
with their lives and may not be looking at the town's web page daily so it is quite possible that
some citizens who may be interested in participating in this process will miss this opportunity.
The more notice the more probable that interested citizens would be able to more reasonably
make arrangements to attend these important meetings. Considering that Council saw fit to
open these processes to the public it seems reasonable to think that creating a better window
of opportunity for citizens to actually attend these meetings is in keeping with the intent of the
motion that was passed last February. It would also be helpful if these meetings were
announced at Council meetings in a further effort to inform the public of such activities and
welcome their presence.
I look forward to hearing from Council on this matter.
Steve Sanderson
19 McCarron Drive
Quispamsis
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Staff Report
to Council
Date:
November 13, 2014
From: Susan Deuville,BBA, CHRP,
Acting CAO
Subject:
Correspondence from Steve Sanderson Re Budget Process
Background and Discussion:
Mr. Sanderson’s correspondence references the lack of a written report to Council from the Budget
Transparency Ad Hoc Committee providing recommendations on the budget process. The Committee
met on three occasions, February 28, 2014, June 17, 2014 and July 9, 2014 and was focused on
examining the Budget procedure with the view towards making it a more transparent process. At the
August 19, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting, the Budget Transparency Ad Hoc Committee had
proposed the 2015 Budget discussion be moved to Open Session for all items not restricted under the
Municipalities Act. The Committee also recommended that the information provided to Council be
placed in two categories, fixed or non-discretionary costs, and variable or project costs. The Committee
recommended the new format will include visuals, pie charts, and Departmental presentations, all done
in Open meetings of Council. An example of the 2014 budget was presented in the new format for
Council’s review. Following the Ad Hoc Committee’s presentation, Council directed Staff to proceed with
the proposed budget transparency process as presented by the Town Treasurer and the Budget Ad Hoc
Committee for the 2015 Budget Process, which is currently underway.
Mr. Sanderson also notes it would be helpful to provide more public notice of the budget meetings, in
advance. As the meeting dates have been confirmed, we have recently posted them on the Town’s
website. The content will also be posted for each meeting the day prior to the meeting, as is our
standard practice for agenda package content. In addition, Media Advisory Notices were issued to the
local media November 12, 2014 providing them with notification of the Budget Meeting dates.
Financial Implications:
N/A
Staff Report to Council
1
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Attachment(s): N/A
Recommendation:
Once the 2015 Budget has been finalized, the Budget Transparency Ad Hoc Committee to meet to review the
2015 budget process, and based on this analysis, prepare final recommendations to Council for
consideration for future budget processes.
Staff Report to Council
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Mayor and Council
Town of Quispamsis
PO Box 21085
Quispamsis, NB
E2E 4Z4
Dear Mayor Driscoll,
In the very near future we will be confirming the community partners for
participation in Sculpture Saint John 2016. In 2013 the Board of Directors of the
New Brunswick International Sculpture Symposium had a request from the Town of
Grand Bay-Westfield to receive a second sculpture. In granting this request the
board agreed on the condition that all the original six partners who participated in
2012 would be given the opportunity to also receive a second piece.
I am writing to inquire if the Town of Quispamsis would be interested in
becoming a community partner for the 2016 symposium. The cost would be $15,000
payable in two installments of $7500, one in January 2015 and the other in January
2016. The final pieces are valued at over $100,000. As you may remember the
partners are also responsible for transportation from the Sculpture Saint John site
as well as the site installation and any landscaping. We will have a volunteer
engineer who works with the town.
Participation not only benefits the community by adding a significant piece of
public art but it also includes the community on the International Sculpture Trail
between Maine and New Brunswick. In 2015 we will be updating the sculpture trail
map as well as producing a mobile app for smart phones which will be featured on
the Provincial Government Two Nation Vacation web site.
There are many communities who have expressed an interest in the next
symposium. I would like to have your answer by mid December as we hope to
confirm all the community partners by December 31st.Thanking you in advance for
your consideration.
Diana Alexander
Executive Director
New Brunswick International Sculpture Symposium
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From: Steve <[email protected]>
Date: October 27, 2014 at 3:29:53 PM ADT
To: Murray Driscoll <[email protected]>, Libby O'Hara <[email protected]>, Gary
Clark <[email protected]>, Lisa Loughery <[email protected]>, Kirk Miller
<[email protected]>, Emil Olsen <[email protected]>, Pierre Rioux
<[email protected]>, Beth Thompson <[email protected]>
Subject: Concerns regarding Council's position with respect to recycling
As members of Council know, my wife and I make an effort to regularly attend Council meetings.
We believe that citizens have a responsibility to participate in the democratic process and to
provide input/feedback on the deliberations and initiatives undertaken by their elected
representatives. This includes supporting or critiquing issues based on their merit.
Nancy and I both have a keen interest in environmental issues and have for many many years
actively participated in composting and recycling as a means of reducing the amount of waste
going to landfills. On October 16th I sent an email expressing our concerns with the decision
taken by Council on October 7th regarding recycling. In that same email I requested an
opportunity to speak about the future of waste diversion at the October 21st Council meeting. At the October 7th Council meeting after a presentation by both Brenda MacCallum and Marc
MacLeod of Fundy Region Solid Waste there ensued a Q & A between Councillors and the
Fundy representatives. These and further comments revealed to us a lack of clarity on the part
of Councillors regarding the options. Hence the questions of the deadline for a decision. Mr
MacLeod clarified that the Fundy Regional Service Commission meeting at which the mayors
and LSD representatives will each vote for their community's preferred option is October 28th.
Given the overall apparent confusion of Councillors around the two options presented, it
appeared the matter would be tabled for the October 21st meeting in order to allow Council time
to arrive at a more fully informed decision. This seemed like a prudent and thoughtful approach
in dealing with this very important issue which will impact on residents for the next 15 years.
So Nancy and I were very surprised that the motion that came forth was to stay with Option 1.
Even more flabbergasting to us was that this motion received unanimous endorsement. For the
two of us, this was one of those 'what just happened?" experiences. It seemed like a completely
incongruous course of action following as it did on the heels of a debate during which it was
apparent to us as observers that Council was unclear about various aspects of Option 3 (the
option recommended by the Waste Review Diversion Committee after many hours and months
of reviewing the economic, environmental and social impacts of various options).
We went home after the October 7th meeting and had much discussion to try and understand
what had occurred. By the next day we decided that we needed to express our concern to
Council. Over the next 10 days I left telephone messages for 5 of you. Additionally, we sent an
email on October 17th to all members of Council (including the Mayor) and included our
telephone number, thus indicating that we were available and desiring to speak to all of you
about our concerns. We heard back from only 3 of you. We were surprised by this paucity of
response by Councillors to a request for dialogue initiated by citizens.
In our October 17th email we expressed some of our concerns regarding Option 1 (status quo
services, i.e., continuing with blue bin depots for recyclables) and we urged you as a Council to
reconsider your position and have further debate at the October 21st Council meeting.
Unfortunately, on October 21st the motion to reconsider the matter did not go forward as no
member of Council would second the motion. Since the motion to reconsider did not succeed in
being established, my opportunity to speak to that issue was also ended. Subsequently, there
has been much media attention (tv, radio and print as well as social media) on the issue.
The following outlines the points we had planned to raise with Council on October 21st.
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Generally we have found Council arrives at its decisions after thoughtful and informed debate.
However, the discussion on the options regarding waste diversion was different.
• presentation by Fundy Region Solid Waste (Brenda MacCallum and Marc MacLeod)
• Councillors seemed confused and lacking clarity on how to proceed
• comments about tabling for further debate at the Oct 21st Council meeting
• question was asked as to when decision needed to be taken
• Marc MacLeod stated that the date of the FRSC meeting is October 28
• motion to go with Option 1 - unanimous approval
OPTION 1 (status quo service) - CONS
• same number of bins (more bins would mean more $)
• depot bins overflowing, messy, dirty, illegal dumping
• carbon footprint (driving to bins)
• disenfranchisement of people with limited mobility (physical disability, age, health)
• depot locations are precarious, at the mercy of the property owners hosting the sites
(presently losing the site at Shoppers Drug Mart)
• locating bins on town property would need consideration given to
- enhanced lighting - video surveillance & monitoring
- police patrols
- cleaning & maintenance
- liability issues
- added costs, more headaches
OPTION 3 (curbside pickup of recyclables) - PROS
• citizen friendly
• large carts to accommodate storage of recyclables for the 2 week period between pickups
• greater diversion of recyclables from the landfill, extending life of the landfill by 2 years
• greater sustainability at minimal cost increase
Common and oft used references to Option 3 as being a 'Cadillac' model have not been helpful.
Using the word Cadillac infers that the service is a luxury item. That is incorrect. It is a better
quality service for the community albeit at an increased cost. Using the term Cadillac is
intentioned to undermine the consideration of this option. Furthermore, the added cost is not
extraordinary.
Figures and information we use emanate from:
• presentation at the October 7th Council meeting by Fundy Region Solid Waste
• remarks by Council members at the October 7th meeting
• Diversion Review Committee Report and Recommendations, including Table 5 (Impacts to
Municipalities)
• River Valley News (Sept 2014) Commentary by Diversion Committee member Ray Riddell
• Telegraph Journal (Aug 9, 2014) Commentary by Diversion Committee member Anne
McShane
• Telegraph Journal (Aug 13, 2014) Commentary by Diversion Committee member Tom
Simpson
Various ways of presenting costs have been used in different reports.
Going forward with either Option 1 or 3 will see further refining of costs. This is the normal
process. Bottom line is that the cost difference is not extraordinary, but on October 7th the lower
cost for Option 1 seemed solely to be what propelled Council toward their hasty decision.
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IMPORTANT to remember that Option 1 has an increased cost of 12%, so that becomes the
new base cost. Therefore, the difference in cost between Option 1 and Option 3 is only 9%.
Based on costs borne by households who contract garbage/compost pickup:
FERO $252/year currently 21% increase = $53/year
$1.00/wk
9% increase = $23/year
.44/wk
GFL
$314/year currently 21% increase = $66/year
$1.27/wk
9% increase = $28/year
.55/wk
So using these figures, the cost of moving from Option 1 (status quo services but at an
increased cost of 12%) to Option 3 is somewhere between 44 and 55 cents per week. PERSPECTIVE
More telling than the percentages are the sums that the percentages are calculated on.
What seemed to have been lost in the discussions at the Council meeting of October 7th is that
the % increases are on relatively small amounts; eg., 9% increase on an average figure of $277/
year, in other words $25/year or 50 cents/week.
COST INCREASES
• Some will see any cost increase as unacceptable and oppose any and all increases.
• Others see taxation as a vehicle to deliver services to the community and judge each tax
increase on its merit and benefit to the overall health of the community.
EXAMPLES FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
Approx 18,000 residents in the town of Quispamsis
• Comex $170 K. Used by 200 residents (about 1%)
This is a progressive service
• 200 less vehicles on the road
• citizens without vehicles can work or study in Saint John
Nancy & I do not use this service, but we feel it is progressive and we support it.
• Qplex $660 K. Only used by a portion of the populace.
We fully support all that it offers to the community because these services contribute to a
healthy and active youth and an overall strengthening of our community.
Similarly
with ProKids, Holiday Dreamland light display, Christmas Parade, Easter Egg Hunt
•
and the library with all its programs. These all cost money but they contribute to building a
strong healthy community. So we support them all, together with their associated costs.
On the other hand, curbside recycling (Option 3) is a service that would be offered to the vast
majority of the approximately 6300 households in Quispamsis.
A plan to include apartments could be phased in.
In light of all this and the 'branding' of the town as progressive, we find the position taken by
Council regarding the future of recycling in our community paradoxical and confounding. ICE AWARD
The October 7th Council meeting started with an announcement that Bonfire Communications
had won an ICE Award in the Identity Design category for the new logo and branding they
developed for our town. The logo and its tagline 'There is no other' represents "a forward-thinking community and a
family-friendly active lifestyle in a beautiful, natural environment". This announcement was followed later in the Council meeting by an unanimous decision to
support status quo services for recycling in our community rather than taking a position that
would move us in the direction of a more socially responsible and environmentally progressive
option. We believe Council's decision, taken to save a few dollars today, is short-sighted given
that a decision to remain with the status quo services (blue bins/depots) would lock us into a 15
year financial commitment because of the costs required to upgrade that infrastructure.
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What does it tell our young citizens now in school where recycling and care for our community is
part of what they are learning? We fear it conveys a very negative message to them and in fact
to the community at large.
FINALLY
This is not a one-off event, choosing to remain with the blue bin depots rather than curbside
pickup is a 15 year commitment. If the town commits to Option 1 then decides to do curbside
recycling on their own that would mean paying for two services, which would defeat the present
argument about increased costs for Option 3.
Council needs to take the long view.
What is best for the community as a whole and for its future must be what guides this Council's
decision on the overall issue of waste management.
Council needs to do the right thing.
Reconsideration
Had Council agreed to reconsideration and then after vigorous discussion and debate decided
to support Option 3, we don't believe that would be viewed as a sign of weakness. In fact, the
contrary is true. The ability to reconsider decisions based on comprehensive review and further
deliberation is after all a true sign of a strong and progressive Council. Follow up to Oct 21st meeting and responses
During a media scrum that followed the October 21st meeting, Mayor Driscoll commented that
he was concerned about the lack of information regarding the full cost implications for Option 3
and that Councillors were uncomfortable about committing to such a plan that would require a
15 year commitment. In a Telegraph Journal article by Karissa Donkin on October 23rd, it was reported that Mayor
Driscoll believes Quispamsis could run its own curbside recycling program for less cost than the
option proposed by Fundy Region Solid Waste. If so, that is great but why is that information
only coming to light now? What kind of analysis was done and when was it undertaken?
The same article also reported Mayor Driscoll as saying there were too many unanswered
questions and that Council was concerned about a lack of information about the full cost
implications of Option 3.
The article also reports that Rothesay Councillor Matt Alexander (chair of the Waste Diversion
Review Committee) was "taken aback by Driscoll's comment about not having enough
information, saying the town never approached the committee for more details". Alexander is
quoted as saying "The committee spent a year looking at it. We had monthly meetings.
Quispamsis did have a representative, but they only attended one meeting. They were asked to
replace that person and they did not."
Nancy and I were surprised to hear this. So we did more reading and in the Fundy Regional
Service Commission Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2014, we found the following statement: "A
Waste Diversion Committee was formed which consists of representatives from the Towns of
Grand Bay-Westfield, Quispamsis, Rothesay, City of Saint John, Villages of Hampton and St
Martins and two from the LSD's. (Quispamsis representative opted out of the committee)."
Why did Quispamsis not participate in the Review Committee? This is very disconcerting and
leaves us contemplating whether Quispamsis Council did its due diligence to be fully informed
about the future of waste management in this region.
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Total # of Incoming Calls
No. of calls from other municipality (Rothesay)
Registration and Licensing
(Animal Control Bylaw 031, Section 3)
No. of Dog Licenses obtained
No. of Cat Licenses obtained
Running at Large
(Animal Control Bylaw 031, Section 8)
a. running at large(DOG)
a. running at large(CAT)
b. barking
d. defecate on property other than own
e. refusing to poop and scoop
f. damage to property
g. public beach
Jan
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
25
2
20
5
22
1
18
1
37
3
30
2
267
35
30
23
31
32
6
12
0
2
13
13
11
10
3
1
7
5
2
2014 Total
to date
2013 Total
2012 Total
2011 Total
36
3
303
19
408
18
549
40
482
22
30
16
480
556
625
625
4
2
60
73
86
79
10
5
12
118
145
149
154
7
16
9
65
92
143
124
5
5
15
37
45
30
3
2
11
8
2
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
0
0
40
177
240
242
206
0
0
0
38
54
87
73
62
0
0
0
Aug
Sept
38
2
31
0
46
28
10
10
1
1
0
19
15
10
3
3
11
5
Oct Nov
1
2
2
Dec
Fierce or Dangerous Animals
(Animal Control Bylaw 031, Section 9)
Impounding
(Animal Control Bylaw 031, Section 10)
b. i. not registered/licensed
b. ii. not wearing collar or tag
(impounded)
b.iv. affected with rabies/contagious disease
aggressivley pursued
b.vii. abandoned
b.viii. alleged to have bitten a person
b.ix. alleged to have bitten a domestic animal
b.x. female dog or cat in public while heat
b.xi. fierce or dangerous animal
b.xii. damage to property
b.xiv.noncompliance of section 9
Feeding Deer
(Animal Control Bylaw 031, Section 12)
16
1
1
13
2
14
2
1
1
1
1
15
2
1
22
3
15
3
1
10
1
1
1
1
1
8
1
1
17
20
5
6
25
17
1
3
9
3
7
15
11
10
12
16
5
41
61
60
44
3
5
9
11
2
1
11
7
6
4
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
7
1
3
20
1
1
2
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4
Penalty
(Animal Control Bylaw 031, Section 14)
Fees and Tarriffs
(Animal Control Bylaw 031, Section 14)
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
6
9
31
26
21
1
3
12
16
17
10
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1
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Town of Quispamsis
BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
12 Landing Court, PO Box 21085 Quispamsis, NB E2E 4Z4
Telephone: 506.849.5741 Fax: 506.849.5799
Building Inspector's Report from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
Month
Permits
Issued
New
Single
Family
Dwelling
New
Commercial
Building
New Two-Family &
Multi-Residential
Buildings
# of Buildings
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
2
5
3
18
56
57
16
31
24
24
0
0
New
Industrial
Building
New
Government &
Institutional
# of Units
Residential
1
2
5
13
8
4
4
3
7
Additions,
Alterations &
Demolitions
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
3
7
2
7
3
5
Totals To Date
2012
Totals To Date
2011
Totals To Date
(Detached Garage, Shed,
Pool, Deck, Fence, Sign,
Water & Sewer)
Construction Value of
all permits
Building Permit
Fees
Non-Residential
1
2
1
NOTE: Permit Fees include Electrical Waivers (at $20 each) that are not captured in Permit Counts. # of Waivers YTD =
2014
TOTALS
2013
Accessory Buildings
& Structures
9
39
40
10
19
18
12
$201,555.00
$452,460.00
$0.00
$1,046,576.00
$12,483,403.25
$2,617,477.00
$1,073,595.00
$960,733.00
$872,450.00
$1,460,780.00
$3,180.00
$2,897.00
$340.00
$4,156.00
$74,097.00
$14,688.00
$7,127.00
$3,773.00
$6,877.00
$5,301.00
57
236
47
2
0
0
0
2
34
3
148
$21,169,029.25
$122,436.00
226
48
13
2
4
0
2
28
3
130
$28,822,751.98
$177,877.71
250
57
2
5
10
0
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$12,811,874.66
$110,769.84
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33
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135
$14,227,567.50
$97,772.89
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