RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MISCOUCHE
Monthly Council Meeting

August 12th, 2025

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

Present:
Albert Gallant  – Mayor
Allan Parks – Deputy Mayor
Ivan Blanchard- Councillor
Charles MacAusland  Councillor
Corey Gillis  Councillor
Patrick MacLellan Councillor (Absent)
Jonathan Gallant Councillor
Michelle Perry- CAO

2. MNP Representative Patrick McSweeney presented the Financial Statement for the year ending March 31 2025.

MOTION moved by Charles MacAusland seconded by Jonathan Gallant and carried
THAT the Financial Statement for the Year Ending March 31st, 2025 be adopted as presented.

3. Declaration of Conflict of Interest: Councillor Blanchard declared a Conflict of Interest 7d

4. MAINTENANCE REPORT: Monty MacAusland gave the following report: The community is down to 1 pump at the East Lagoon, the other one is out getting fixed.  There is no grass cutting this week as it has been too hot to cut. The solar lights that were put up at the Kinsmen Rd and the East Lagoon have broken off the post and are damaged beyond repair. Also it was asked if the grass got cut around the West Lagoon, and we are still waiting for a bush hog to go cut it as it is too far gone at this point.

MOTION moved by Corey Gillis seconded by Jonathan Gallant and carried
THAT the community get Maritime Electric to put 3 street lights in. Kinsmen Rd, East Lagoon and at the Fire Well.

5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Monthly Meeting July 8th, 2025.

MOTION moved by Allan Parks seconded by Ivan Blanchard and carried
THAT the minutes for the  Monthly Meeting July 8th, 2025
be approved as presented.

6. BUSINESS ARISING:
a) Unsightly Property 100 Lady Slipper Dr N: CAO Perry spoke with our  lawyer on what we can do about the rodents on the property and the information that council got back is that we do not have any rights to go on the property even if the deceased owner was sent a clean up order.  We can ask permission from the estate to access the property to set traps or we can ask the adjacent property owner to set traps on their property.
b) Crosswalk/ Highway repairs : Council received a request from a resident on Laughlin st to see if it is possible to put a cross walk from Laughlin to Lady Slipper, as there is a lot of school kids that cross there.  And also at the Skate Park to Lady Slipper as the kids cross there to go to and from school.

Councillor Gillis stated that he will call highways to see if they will look into that. He also stated that the corner of Monaghan and Kelly was paved by highways and he will check to see about the storm sewer on Kelly Dr.

c) Dog Waste Receptacles: They are on back order.

d) Proposed Development/Capacity Study East Lagoon : Resolution for funding for the new development.  The new developer is applying for funding and wanted to know if council could send them a resolution that they are in support of the project.

MOTION moved by Ivan Blanchard seconded by Charles MacAusland and carried
THAT the community send the support resolution on the condition that it is stated that the development is not approved yet.

Capacity Study East Lagoon: WSP would like to know what council is thinking on what the growth for the community will be over the next 25 years. Council discussed this and they stated between 800-1000 people on that lagoon.

e) Shed for the Fire Well: The shed has been put in place and they are working on getting the lock on the door.  There also needs to be a wired light inside the shed as the solar loght that is in there does not give much light.

MOTION moved by Corey Gillis seconded by Charles MacAusland and carried
THAT the community get an electrician to wire a light in the shed at the fire well.

7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a) Fire Dept: Councilor MacAusland gave the following report:4 Calls last month, December 6 is the Christmas party, and the new truck is still set to arrive in November.  Deputy Trowsdale also stated that the group photo was put off till the new truck comes in so they can use it in the background.
b) Recreation, Parks, Playgrounds and Green Space: Councillor J Gallant gave the following report: The Summer camp is running at the rec center with 3 students hired. The numbers are fluctuating and some days there is only a few kids.  They finish on August 22. Councillor J Gallant also wanted to know if it would be beneficial to start looking for ways to bring income into the center like a show with the bar facilities.  He did get a price for the picnic tables which was $400 a table for a 6 ft table, however he thinks we should put this off till next year. Also someone is dumping brush in the Trail Side Acres subdivision and some of the residents have concerns about a brush fire. CAO Perry will get a hold of the owners of the subdivision.

c)  Water & Sewer:  Councilor Gillis gave the following report: Nothing to report at this time.

d) Repairs, Maintenance and Village Properties: Councilor Blanchard gave the following report:
There is some concerns about the shed at the well not being bolted down as it is right out in the open.  Council agreed to have this done so he will look into getting someone to do it.

At this time Councillor Blanchard stepped out of the meeting.

The site work for the maintenance shed was no included in the quote and the contractor had recently
got a price for the work which will include the removal of the tree stump and the ground work preparation for the concrete.  And also to get rid of the wet grass next the fire hall and replace it with gravel for better drainage. The total was $7,700 plus HST.

MOTION moved by Allan Parks seconded by Charles MacAusland and carried
THAT the community pay for the extra site work charges to get the building ready for the concrete.

At this time Councillor Blanchard came back into the room.

e) PEI Federation of Municipalities: Councillor MacLellan was absent so no report was given.
f) Bylaw Committee: Councillor Gillis gave the following report: The committee met on July 30 and they have a Request for Proposal that has been completed for the tender process. So all council received the request and were asked to review and give input before the next council meeting so the process will continue.
g) Finances:  Councillor Parks gave the following report: The finances are good and he went over the checks that were written last month.

8. APPROVAL OF BILLS PAID FOR THE MONTH TOTALING: $57,906.33

MOTION moved by Allan Parks seconded by Charles MacAusland and carried
THAT the payment of the bills totaling $57,906.33 be approved.

9. NEW BUSINESS:
a) Sensor for the Overhead Doors: There was never any sensors on the doors and for warranty purpose it was requested from the installer to have them put on at the price of $1,081.00.  Council would like to have the damaged panel replaced and this discussion should happen with the installer.

MOTION moved by Ivan Blanchard seconded by Jonathan Gallant and carried
THAT the community invest in the sensor for the new overhead doors.

b) Office Closure: The office will be closed from August 26- till September 2 2025, due to unforseen circumstances as the CAO will be out of province.
c) Pools that are not fenced in around the community: Council has received a few complaints about pools in the community that are not fenced in and still have the ladders left in them.  The community does have a bylaw stating that the pool must be fenced in.  So the request is to send the letters to the residents that are in violation of the bylaw. CAO Perry will send them out. There was also a complaint of someone housing in a camper on 27 Kelly Dr.  The CAO will send a letter to that property owner as well.

d) RCMP Speeding through the community: Councillorr Blanchard stated that this is getting worse and the council has asked in the past to have a meeting with the RCMP to go over some concerns
and this did not take place yet. So they are requesting that a letter be sent to the RCMP with the concern of the community.

   MOTION moved by Ivan Blanchard seconded by Corey Gillis and carried
THAT the community have a letter sent to the RCMP about the speeding issue in the community.

10. NEXT MEETING: Monthly Meeting September 9th, 2025

11. MEETING ADJOURNED

MOTION moved by Allan Parks that the meeting of August 12th , 2025 be adjourned.