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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MISCOUCHE
Monthly Council Meeting
May 9th , 2023

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

Present:
Albert Gallant  – Mayor
Allan Parks – Deputy Mayor
Jacqueline Lecky- Councillor
Ivan Blanchard- Councillor
Charles MacAusland  Councillor
Corey Gillis  Councillor (Absent)
David Hughes-  Councillor (Absent)
Michelle Perry- CAO

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

3. MAINTENANCE REPORT: Monty MacAusland gave the following report: Most of the clean up is done and the machines will be switched over to the summer equipment in the next day or two. There was also a question asked if the community should be responsible for cleaning up the church property.  Council discussed this and decided that they will still cut the property but the church should be responsible for the clean up of the grounds. Also CAO Perry has received a few compliments from the residents on the great job that Monty is doing taking care fo the properties.

4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Meeting minutes for April 11th, and Special Meeting April 11th ,2023.

MOTION moved by Allan Parks seconded by Jacqueline Lecky and carried
THAT the minutes for April 11th, and Special  Meeting  on April 11th , 2023 be approved as presented.

5. BUSINESS ARISING:
a) West Lagoon Upgrades: The contracts have been signed by the contractor and will be dropped off at the office tomorrow at 5 pm.
b) Clean Up Order 100 Lady Slipper Dr S: At this time Mayor Gallant closed the meeting to the public so council could discuss.  Mayor Gallant opened the meeting back to the public and council decided that since there has been progress on the property that a letter be sent to the resident acknowledging the progress and to make sure that they continue to follow through with the clean up order.
c) Wilfred St: Since there was an election in government this has slowed the process down for getting funding approval.  Hopefully we will know something by next meeting.
d) Annex Property off of Kinsmen Rd: Since the meeting on May 3 with the residents of the Kinsmen Rd on annexing their property. Council has decided to start the procedure to annex the property.
e) Quotes for Projects: Council has received 3 quotes for the Painting and 2 quotes for the Flooring. Council discussed the painting quotes and decided that they were going to go back to one of the quotes to get more information on if the wood would be primed and to make sure that the quote amount is correct before they make a decision. Then they discussed the flooring quotes.

MOTION moved by Charles MacAusland seconded by Jacqueline Lecky and carried
THAT the Community go with Town & Country for Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring for the seniors room for $8,547.46 plus HST.

f) Office Space for the Municipalities: Council discussed this again as to whether they would change the pricing for Linkletter to match St Nicholas price.

MOTION moved by Allan Parks seconded by Jacqueline Lecky and carried
THAT the Community leave the pricing as is for each community and review the pricing when the contract is up for renewal.

 

6. COMMITTEE REPORTS:

a) Fire Dept: Councillor Lecky gave the following report: Since the department changed to level 2 for calls there has been no impact to the department.  The department had 3 calls last month. The safety officer will be making a log book on the bunker gear and helmets as to when they expire so then it will be easier to know what needs to be replaced in the upcoming year. Also the department is looking to raise money for the department, and since the green space in Heritage needs to be cleaned up councillor Lecky was wondering if this is something they can do to raise money. Council advise the department if they are interested then have them go out and have a look at the space, and bring it back to council to see what dollar figure they would want if they are interested.  Deputy Chief Trowsdale had a few things to add: The department wanted to know if a consultant would be hired to get the fire hydrant finished, and if there was any money left over in the budget for the uniforms.
b) Recreation, Park, Playgrounds and Green Spaces: Councilor MacAusland gave the following report: The 4 trees in the Green Space off of Heritage will be taking down this weekend by Branch Tree Manager. Bingo’s are going good they have switched back to evening bingo’s at 7pm. Also the heat pumps are all installed and this maybe a good time to start thinking about getting solar panels at the Rec Center and the Fire hall to offset the pricing. Council thought this was a good idea however with all the projects they have going on this will have to wait till maybe next year.
c)  Water & Sewer:  Councilor Gillis is away this month so nothing to report.

d) Repairs, Maintenance and Village Properties: Councilor Blanchard gave the following report: The roof at the Fire hall he spoke with Wellington Construction and they will come and have a look at it but they are busy right now so they are not sure when they will get her.  Council received 3 quotes on installing 2 heat pumps in the fire truck bay from Gillis Heating, Palmers Mobile Mechanic and Bunchan’s Electric. The heat pumps that came out of the fire hall were 12 years old and funding is available for new ones.

 MOTION moved by Charles MacAusland seconded by Jacqueline Lecky and carried
THAT the Community apply for funding for 2 new heat pumps in the Fire Truck Bay.

MOTION moved by Charles MacAusland seconded by Jacqueline Lecky and carried
THAT the Community go with Palmer’s Mobile Mechanic and AC services for 2- 24000BTU Kerr heat pumps supplied installed and electrical included for $9,300.00 plus HST

e) PEI Federation of Municipalities: Councilor Hughes had attended the annual meeting in Souris for the Federation. And provided CAO Perry with the updates: There was a lot of information about grants available, green communities, and women in government.
f) Finances, Budgets, Pay Committee, Bylaws and Planning:  Councillor Parks gave the following report. The books are at the auditors, and the Fire Department budget from last year has been reviewed and they were a little over $1,000.00 over budget so this leaves nothing available for the uniforms.

7. APPROVAL OF BILLS TOTALING $ 62,484.89

MOTION moved by Allan Parks seconded by Charles MacAusland and carried
THAT the payment of the bills totaling $ 62,484.89 be approved.

8. NEW BUSINESS:
a) Resident Bursary: There were 2 applications for the bursary and the committee that chose last year reviewed them and picked a winner for this year and this will be announced at the graduation.
b) Office hours for the Summer: The office will be closed on Fridays from June till end of August.
c) Summer Dinner for council: Council has decided to go again to Family and friends on June 23 @6 pm.
d) Complaint of Wilfred St and Lady Slipper Dr N: Council received 2 complaints, one was at 55 Wilfred St, there is apparently a lot of garbage in the  back yard and the neighbors are worried about a rodent problem.  This will be investigated and if warranted a letter will be sent to the property owner.  There was also another complaint about 103 Lady Slipper Dr N and there seems to be a lot of junked vehicles on the lot. This will also be looked into and if warranted a letter will be sent as well.

9. NEXT MEETING: Monthly Meeting June 13th, 2023

10. MEETING ADJOURNED

MOTION moved by Charles MacAusland THAT the meeting of May 9th, 2023 be adjourned.

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