COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES- April 13 2022

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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MISCOUCHE

Monthly Council Meeting

April 13th, 2022

1. OPENING MEETING

Mayor Albert Gallant called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M

Present: Albert Gallant – Mayor
Allan Parks – Deputy Mayor (on the phone)
Jacqueline Lecky- Councillor
Pat MacLellan – Councillor
John Searle- Councillor
Ivan Blanchard- Councillor
Joan Arsenault – Councillor
Michelle Perry- CAO

2. Declaration of Conflict of Interest: No one declared a conflict of interest.

3. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Jason Woodbury gave the following report. EMO Plan has been updated for 2022. The provincial government gave $10,000 to each volunteer fire department and the member wanted to know since this will give an additional amount to the budget would it be possible to buy the uniforms. Council discussed this and decided that since it is the start of the new budget, they cannot make that decision now as a lot can happen till the end of the budget. They will have to revisit this at a later date. The 2 pumpers have had their annual service and there were no issues. The roof is still leaking, and council advised that they would have someone look at it, but it is hard to find someone right now. It was requested by council that the department keep logs on the all the trucks for maintenance and mileage. Jason informed that he would have that set up and give a report on it when council request. Jason will also get the quotes for the new equipment so we can apply for the funding.

4. MAINTENANCE REPORT: New Snow blower: Council received 2 quotes on a trackless and a track blower. Albert, Monty and Ivan will be traveling to Moncton tomorrow to a heavy equipment show to look at a trackless and to see if they can make a deal on the Demo. Acadian Purchase Trust has committed to give between 65,000 – $70,000 towards the purchase of a new snow blower for the community. Council also agreed to sell the equipment that they would be replacing and then buy the angle plow with the profits.

MOTION moved by Ivan Blanchard seconded by Jacqueline Lecky and carried

THAT the Community purchase a new snow blower from Saunders based on the quote that was given for $139,950 plus accessories and HST. And have the authority to put a down payment on the equipment providing this does not go over in the price quoted.

5. REC CENTER REPORT: Councillor Jacqueline Lecky gave the following report: Bingo are back to full capacity but mask are still mandatory. They also will be going back to evening bingo’s sometime in May.

6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Meeting minutes for March 8th, 2022

MOTION moved by Ivan Blanchard seconded by John Searle and carried

THAT the minutes for March 8th, 2022 be approved as presented.

7. BUSINESS ARISING:

a) West Lagoon ICIP Upgrades: Water testing is now being done for the influent. It was also suggested to send a letter to the residents on Augustine St advising when construction starts, but council decided to put it in the newsletter ongoing till the project is done that way all residents will know what is going on.

b) Quotes for the New Led Lights for the Seniors room and Fire Hall: Michelle had 2 electricians come out to give a quote on the new lights and she only received 1 back. It was priced $2225.00 plus HST with a rebate of $600.00 for the senior’s room and $9440.00 plus HST and a rebate of $3712.00 for Truck Bays, Upstairs Common Area and hallways, Community office, council chambers, main entry and hallway to the seniors. The community can also apply for a grant that will cover 50%.

MOTION moved by Allan Parks seconded by John Searle and carried

THAT the Community to apply for funding for the New Lights in the Fire Hall as well as funding for the Fire Department equipment.

8. COMMITTEE REPORTS:

a) Fire Dept: Already discussed.

b) Planning Board- Development Permits- No Permits

c) Sewer: New bills went out

d) Firehall Maintenance & Street Lights:

e) Community Improvements: Jacqueline and Pat will see about getting some residents together to build the Skate Park equipment. It was also suggested to have a efficiency assessment done on the Rec Center. Pat also asked if it was possible to get the cost from before the heat pumps went in till after the heat pumps were put on the electric and oil bills to see what the difference was. Michelle said that she will try to have this information by next meeting.

MOTION moved by Ivan Blanchard seconded by Jacqueline Lecky and carried

THAT the Community get an efficiency assessment done on the Rec Center if the cost is still $100.00. Ivan will look into this.

f) Finances:

9. APPROVAL OF BILLS TOTALING $ 40,188.79

MOTION moved by Pat MacLellan seconded by Jacqueline Lecky and carried

THAT the payment of the bills totaling $ 40,188.79 is approved.

10. NEW BUSINESS:

a) Annual Donation to the Police Association:

MOTION moved by Ivan Blanchard seconded by Jacqueline Lecky and carried

THAT the Annual Donation of 1/10 of a page advertisement be given to the Police Association for $250.00

b) Wilfred St Property: Some of the residents have been complaining that some kids have been playing around the hole where that house was torn down, and wanted it fenced in so the kids would not fall in. It was suggested to send a letter to the property owner advising that there was kids on his property and to have him check with his insurance company to see if he is covered if someone gets hurt on his property.

c) Annual FPEIM Meeting April 25 at the North Shore Community Center.

11. NEXT MEETING: May 10th, 2022

12. MEETING ADJOURNED

MOTION moved by John Searle THAT the meeting of April 12th, 2022, be adjourned.