December 19 2003 - Ville de Moncton

Council Chambers
City Hall
Moncton, NB
December 19, 2003
1:10 p.m.
M I N U T E S – REGULAR (PUBLIC) MEETING
MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
Mayor B. F. P. Murphy, in the Chair
Councillor K. M. Barnes
Councillor N. H. Crossman
Councillor D. J. Robertson
Councillor G. H. LeBlanc
Councillor L. M. Mitton
Councillor S. J. Boyce
Councillor M. A. Henderson
Councillor B. A. Q. Hicks
ABSENT
Councillor C. J. Gillespie, Q.C
Councillor M. J. C. Cyr
ALSO PRESENT
L. E. Strang, City Manager
B. A. Quigley, City Clerk
S. M. Trueman, City Solicitor
H. T. Eno, Commissioner, Finance/Administration
Mark Whiteway, Deputy Treasurer, Finance/Administration
Bruce Tait, Director, Public Works
Don MacLellan, Assistant City Manager
Steven MacKinnon, Director, Corporate Communications
J. G. Greenough, Comissioner, Engineering and Public Works
C. M. Dallaire, Director, Corporate Planning and Policy Development
Richard Landry, Director, Environmental Planning Management
Representative from RCMP
OPENING PRAYER
CALL TO ORDER
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion:
That the Agenda be adopted as amended with the addition of first reading
of a By-Law # T-102.12 – being A BY–LAW IN AMENDMENT OF A BY-LAW
RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC, PARKING AND THE USE OF
STREETS IN THE CITY OF MONCTON as Item 8.5.
Moved by Councillor Henderson
Seconded by Councillor Mitton
MOTION CARRIED.
1.
PUBLIC HEARINGS & PRESENTATIONS
2.
REZONING APPLICATIONS
3.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COMMITTEES & PRIVATE ME ETINGS
No recommendations forthcoming.
4.
STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
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Councillor Barnes:
CN Culvert – Petitcodiac River - Hoped that CN could be encouraged in the new year to
address the issue of the culvert to allow the water to flow into the Petitcodiac River,
noting that when a threat of flooding occurs, the gates are opened which causes
environmental concerns.
Winter Lights Committee - Thanked the Winter Lights Committee and those who
participated when the judges were in Moncton, despite the snowstorm. She referenced a
recent article where one judge commended the City on its spirit of cooperation and
accomplishment all year round. Suggestions for improvements by the judges included:
more decorations during the day, more strip malls being decorated and more lights in the
trees throughout the smaller parks. She thanked all residents for decorating their
property.
Seasons Greetings - Extended warmest greetings for a Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year to all members of Council and Staff and all residents of Moncton.
Councillor Mitton:
Snowstorm – December 9th, 2003 - Referenced the recent snowstorm of December 9th ,
2003 and the number of calls he received at the lack of efficiency during snow plowing
operations. While he acknowledged the many calls commending those who worked so
hard during the storm, he felt that the City should not lose sight of the concerns raised.
To that end, during the Mayor’s absence, he requested a report from the Public Works
Department regarding snow removal activities. He noted a number of problems
experienced and felt that Council must assume some responsibility to ensure that staff
and contractors have proper equipment. He noted that a review would be required to
identify specific areas of concern, i.e. why the equipment was not working, whether there
should be better equipment checks, whether another piece of equipment is warranted in
the northwest section of the City, etc. Notwithstanding the problems that did occur, he
felt that all employees and contractors involved in snow removal operations during the
storm should be commended for working such long hours.
Fight Against Muscular Dystrophy – MFD - Reported that 3,000 tickets are being sold
on a Harley Davidson Vehicle by the Moncton Fire Department in the fight against
Muscular Dystrophy, with tickets being available at the Moncton, Dieppe and Riverview
Fire Stations. He encouraged citizens to purchase tickets for this worthy cause.
Best Wishes for Christmas - Extended a Merry Christmas and Successful New year to
City Council, citizens of Moncton and staff.
Councillor Boyce:
Snowplowing operations during storms - Commended Engineering and Public Works on
the many hours worked during the snowstorm and the tremendous job they did, given the
problems experienced with equipment. He noted that he has raised the issue of
equipment requirements during budget deliberations in the past, and felt this situation
further supported the need to address this issue.
Residents Committee of the East End - thanked the Times and Transcript for their
article on the Residents Committee in the East End, a committee initiated by the residents
with a goal making improvements in the area. He commended the residents on such a
positive step. A formal meeting of the group will be held on January 7th , 2003, at which
time representatives of the RCMP will be in attendance to discuss policing issues.
Seasons Greetings - extended Merry Christmas to citizens and staff, especially those
working during the holidays.
Councillor Crossman:
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Snow Removal Operations during storm - Thanked Deputy Mayor Mitton for the report
on snow removal. He added that, as liaison Councillor for Engineering, he had also
raised the questions mentioned by the Deputy Mayor. He thanked the Director of Public
Works and staff for their hard work during the storms, noting that staff worked 16 hours,
however, he did not feel that the contractors fulfilled their obligations, nor did he feel that
the snow plan was followed. He acknowledged that while both storms were large and
created difficulties, he suggested that the City’s policy on renting equipment be reviewed
to identify problems and avoid future difficulties.
Seasons Greetings – extended a Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all citizens of
Moncton, Mayor and Council and staff.
Councillor Henderson:
Recent Snowstorms - echoed comments made on the excellent work carried out by the
Director of Public Works and his team during the two recent snowstorms given that the
City has 547 km. of the roadway to maintain and taking all other factors into
consideration.
Keep the Wreath Green Campaign - announced the annual Keep the Wreath Green
Campaign sponsored by the Moncton Fire Department which operates during the month
of December. Lighted wreaths are placed on each Fire Station and when a fire occurs, a
green bulb is replaced with a red one. To date three green lights have been replaced with
red ones. The goal of the program is to encourage citizens to exercise caution during the
holidays for a safe and fire free Christmas.
Seasons Greetings – extended a Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings to all citizens of
Moncton and Ward II, employees of the City of Moncton, as well as Mayor Murphy and
all of his colleagues on Moncton City Council.
Councillor Robertson:
Council of the Federation - reported on a meeting with the Premiers in Charlottetown in
the initial stages of forming the Council of the Federation. He commended the action
being taken by the Premiers in terms of improving cooperation and addressing issues
such as interprovincial barriers to trade and regulatory barriers, labour issues, health care,
and federal/provincial relations. However, at a time when Moncton is bearing the brunt
of continued downloading from both senior levels of government, and given that the
incoming Prime Minister and his new government have talked about a new arrangement
for municipalities, he was struck by the lack of mention to municipalities and hoped that
the interests of the municipalities would be taken into consideration by the new Council
of the Federation, as they too have a place at the table with the two senior levels of
government.
Seasons Greetings - extended sincere and warm wishes to the Mayor and Members of
Council and their families and to staff for the support they continue to give Council
throughout the year. He extended best wishes to Steven MacKinnon, Director, Corporate
Communications, on the acceptance of his new position in Ottawa.
Recognition of Volunteers - congratulated Sue Stultz on her Christmas Turkey Drive
and the many volunteers who contribute so much to the community throughout the year.
He extended best wishes for health and prosperity in 2004.
Councillor Hicks:
Snow plowing operations during recent storm - commended the Director of Public
Works and staff on their hard work during the recent storms. He apologized, however, to
the residents of Ward III for the service provided by the City, noting that many streets in
his ward did not see a plow for over thirty hours and were impassible for emergency
vehicles who may have needed to enter the subdivision. He felt the complaints by
residents were justified, especially in light of the recent tax increase. He explained that
that the City plows the streets with the assistance of contactors and that he and Councillor
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LeBlanc met with one of the contractors for this area and have been assured that he will
have back up equipment in future. He noted a marked improvement in the second storm
and, therefore, hoped that such proble ms as mentioned above would be avoided in the
future.
Seasons Greetings - extended best wishes for the Holiday Season to Members of
Council, City Staff, residents of Moncton and especially residents of Ward III.
Councillor LeBlanc:
Recognition of Volunteers - extended best wishes to all for the Christmas Season and the
New Year and focused on the number of volunteers and charitable organizations who
contribute during the year and commended them for their work.
Snow Plowing Operations – reported that he received many calls on the condition of the
roads in the northwest end of the City, which, he felt were atrocious. He indicated that
roads in his subdivision were impassable for emergency vehicles and were not plowed
until 8:00 p.m. making it impossible to exit onto Mountain Road. He advised that he and
Councillor Hicks met with the contractor responsible for that section of the City to
discuss their concerns and expectations for the future, who assured them this situation
would not occur again. Notwithstanding the problems, he indicated that he had
confidence in the Director of Public Works and his staff and felt sure they would address
these difficulties in the future.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
6.1
6.2
Motion:
Request for street closure to hold the Resolution Run – January 1,
2004
Payment Registers for the months of August, September, October and
November 2003
That the Consent Agenda be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Robertson
Seconded by Councillor Henderson
MOTION CARRIED.
8.
READINGS OF BY-LAWS
8.1
A By-Law in Amendment of a By-Law Relating to the Proceedings of the
Council of the City of Moncton, being By-Law A-402.1
Arrêté portant modification de l’arrêté concernant les délibérations du
conseil municipal de la ville de Moncton, soit l’arrêté A-402.1
First Reading by title only
8.2
A By-Law in Amendment of A By-Law Relating to the Stopping Up and
Closing of Highways within the City of Moncton, being By-Law 202.4
Arrêté portant modifications de l’arrêté concernant la fermeture de routes
dans la ville Moncton, soit l’arrêté 202.4
Second reading by title and text.
Third reading by title only.
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BY-LAW # T-202.4
ARRÊTÉ no T-202.4
A BY-LAW IN AMENDMENT OF A BY-LAW
RELATING TO THE STOPPING UP AND
CLOSING OF HIGHWAYS WITHIN THE CITY OF
MONCTON
ARRÊTÉ
PORTANT
MODIFICATION
DE
L'ARRÊTÉ CONCERNANT LA FERMETURE DE
ROUTES DANS LA VILLE DE MONCTON
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the
City of Moncton as follows:
Le conseil municipal de la Ville de Moncton
édicte :
A By-Law Relating to the Stopping Up and
Closing of Highways within the City of Moncton,
being by-law # T-202, ordained and passed on
the 2nd day of July, 2002, is hereby amended as
follows:
L'arrêté concernant la fermeture de routes
dans la ville de Moncton, fait et adopté le 2 juillet
2002, soit l’arrêté no T-202, est modifié ainsi qu’il
suit :
1.
1.
By adding in Schedule "A" the following:
Par adjonction, à l'annexe A, de ce qui suit :
5. That portion of Wortman Drive, and bounded
and described as follows, is hereby permanently
closed to all forms of traffic:
5.
La section de la promenade Wortman,
délimitée et décrite ci-dessous, est par la
présente fermée à toute circulation :
All Co-ordinates and Azimuths refer to the New
Brunswick Grid System, NAD83.
Toutes les coordonnées et tous les azimuts se
rapportent au système de coordonnées
rectangulaires du Nouveau-Brunswick NAD83.
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate
lying and being in the City of Moncton, County of
Westmorland, Province of New Brunswick, and
being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the northerly boundary
of Harrisville Boulevard, said point having
coordinate values of East 2637413.631 metres
and North 7459538.921 metres;
Thence, along the northerly boundary of
Harrisville Boulevard on an azimuth of 318
degrees, 22 minutes, 27 seconds, a distance of
27.210 metres to a point;
Thence, following the arc of a curve to the right
having a radius of 50.117 metres a distance of
49.367 metres to a point;
Thence, on an azimuth of 14 degrees, 48
minutes, 46 seconds, a distance of 274.084
metres to a point;
Thence, on an azimuth of 137 degrees, 41
minutes, 27 seconds, a distance of 23.954
metres to a point;
Thence, on an azimuth of 194 degrees, 48
minutes, 46 seconds, a distance of 261.081
metres to a point;
Thence, following the arc of a curve to the left
having a radius of 30.000 metres a distance of
29.551 metres to a point;
Thence, on an azimuth of 138 degrees, 22
minutes, 27 seconds, a distance of 27.290
metres to a point on the northwesterly boundary
of Fundy Drive;
Thence, along the northwesterly boundary of
Fundy Drive on an azimuth of 228 degrees, 36
minutes, 09 seconds, a distance of 20.117
metres to the place of beginning.
The above being intended to describe a portion
of Wortman Drive, to be discontinued, as shown
on “Amending Subdivision Plan, HARRISVILLE
SUBDIVISION, Amending Plans 1971, 11801, and
15812 situated along Wortman Road, City of
Toute la parcelle de terre située dans la ville de
Moncton, comté de Westmorland, province du
Nouveau-Brunswick, et plus particulièrement
désignée comme suit :
Partant d’un point situé sur la limite nord du
boulevard Harrisville, les coordonnées dudit
point de départ étant est 2637413,631 mètres et
nord 7459538,921 mètres;
De là, le long de la limite nord du boulevard
Harrisville selon un azimut de 318 degrés, 22
minutes, 27 secondes, une distance de 27, 210
mètres jusqu’à un point;
De là, en suivant l’arc d’une courbe vers la droite
ayant un rayon de 50,117 mètres, une distance de
49,367 mètres jusqu’à un point;
De là, selon un azimut de 14 degrés, 48 minutes,
46 secondes, une distance de 274,084 mètres
jusqu’à un point;
De là, selon un azimut de 137 degrés, 41 minutes,
27 secondes, une distance de 23,954 mètres
jusqu’à un point;
De là, selon un azimut de 194 degrés, 48 minutes,
46 secondes, une distance de 261,081 mètres
jusqu’à un point;
De là, en suivant l’arc d’une courbe vers la
gauche ayant un rayon de 30 mètres, une
distance de 29,551 mètres jusqu’à un point;
De là, selon un azimut de 138 degrés, 22 minutes,
27 secondes, une distance de 27,290 mètres
jusqu’à un point situé sur la limite nord-ouest de
la promenade Fundy;
De là, le long de la limite nord-ouest de la
promenade Fundy, selon un azimut de 228
degrés, 36 minutes, 09 secondes, une distance
de 20,117 mètres jusqu’au point de départ.
Devant désigner une partie de la promenade
Wortman à être fermée, tel qu’indiqué sur le plan
intitulé
Regular Council
Moncton, Parish of Moncton, County of
Westmorland, Province of New Brunswick"
prepared by Terrain Group and duly signed by
Shane S. Flanagan, N.B.L.S. on October 9, 2003
and said plan being filed with the Westmorland
County Registry Office on October 20, 2003 as
number 17271207, a copy of which is reproduced
hereto as Schedule “E”.
6. That portion of Fundy Drive, and bounded
and described as follows, is hereby permanently
closed to all forms of traffic:
All Co-ordinates and Azimuths refer to the New
Brunswick Grid System, NAD83.
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate
lying and being in the City of Moncton, County of
Westmorland, Province of New Brunswick, and
being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the northerly boundary
of Weston Street, said point having coordinate
values of East 2637353.725 metres and North
7459459.293 metres;
Thence, along the northerly boundary of Weston
Street on an azimuth of 318 degrees, 36 minutes,
09 seconds, a distance of 20.117 metres to a
point;
Thence, on an azimuth of 48 degrees, 36
minutes, 09 seconds, a distance of 49.602
metres to a point on the southerly boundary of
Harrisville Boulevard;
Thence, along the southerly boundary of
Harrisville Boulevard on an azimuth of 136
degrees, 38 minutes, 04 seconds, a distance of
20.129 metres to a survey marker;
Thence, on an azimuth of 228 degrees, 36
minutes, 09 seconds, a distance of 50.292
metres to the place of beginning.
The above being intended to describe a portion
of Fundy Drive, to be discontinued, as shown on
“Amending Subdivision Plan, HARRISVILLE
SUBDIVISION, Amending Plans 1971, 11801, and
15812 situated along Wortman Road, City of
Moncton, Parish of Moncton, County of
Westmorland, Province of New Brunswick"
prepared by Terrain Group and duly signed by
Shane S. Flanagan, N.B.L.S. on October 9, 2003
and said plan being filed with the Westmorland
County Registry Office on October 20, 2003 as
number 17271207, a copy of which is reproduced
hereto as Schedule “E”.
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« Amending Subdivision Plan, HARRISVILLE
SUBDIVISION, Amending Plans 1971, 11801, and
15812 situated along Wortman Road, City of
Moncton, Parish of Moncton, County of
Westmorland, Province of New Brunswick »
préparé par Terrain Group et dûment signé par
Shane S. Flanagan, A.-G. N.-B. le 9 octobre 2003,
ledit plan étant dûment enregistré au bureau de
l’enregistrement du comté de Westmorland le 20
octobre 2003 et portant le numéro 17271207, une
copie duquel figure à l’annexe E ci-jointe.
6. La section de la promenade Fundy, délimitée
et décrite ci-dessous, est par la présente fermée
à toute circulation :
Toutes les coordonnées et tous les azimuts se
rapportent au système de coordonnées
rectangulaires du Nouveau-Brunswick NAD83.
Toute la parcelle de terre située dans la ville de
Moncton, comté de Westmorland, province du
Nouveau-Brunswick, et plus particulièrement
désignée comme suit :
Partant d’un point situé sur la limite nord de la
rue Weston, les coordonnées dudit point de
départ étant est 2637353,725 mètres et nord
7459459,293 mètres;
De là, le long de la limite nord de la rue Weston
selon un azimut de 318 degrés, 36 minutes, 09
secondes, une distance de 20,117 mètres jusqu’à
un point;
De là, selon un azimut de 48 degrés, 36 minutes,
09 secondes, une distance de 49,602 mètres
jusqu’à un point situé sur la limite sud du
boulevard Harrisville;
De là, le long de la limite sud du boulevard
Harrisville, selon un azimut de 136 degrés, 38
minutes, 04 secondes, une distance de 20,129
mètres jusqu’à une borne d’arpentage;
De là, selon un azimut de 228 degrés, 36 minutes,
09 secondes, une distance de 50,292 mètres
jusqu’au point de départ.
Devant désigner une partie de la promenade
Fundy à être fermée, tel qu’indiqué sur le plan
intitulé « Amending Subdivision Plan,
HARRISVILLE SUBDIVISION, Amending Plans
1971, 11801, and 15812 situated along Wortman
Road, City of Moncton, Parish of Moncton,
County of Westmorland, Province of New
Brunswick » préparé par Terrain Group et
dûment signé par Shane S. Flanagan, A.-G. N.-B.
le 9 octobre 2003, ledit plan étant dûment
enregistré au bureau de l’enregistrement du
comté de Westmorland le 20 octobre 2003 et
portant le numéro 17271207, une copie duquel
figure à l’annexe E ci-jointe.
In response to Councillor Barnes, the City Solicitor referred to the diagram to illustrate
the area being closed, noting that the sections being closed were not considered streets.
He advised that the land has been sold to a developer and some construction has
commenced on Fundy Drive
Motion: que l’arrêté portant modifications de l’arrêté concernant la fermeture de routes
dans la ville Moncton soit l’arrêté T-202.4, soit décrété et adopté et que le maire et la
greffière municipale soient autorisés à y apposer leur signature et le sceau municipal de
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Moncton.
Motion proposée par: Conseiller Robertson
Motion appuyée par: Conseiller Mitton
MOTION ADOPTÉE.
8.3
A By-Law in Amendment of A By-Law Relating to the Collection of
User-Charges for the Water and Sanitary Sewerage Systems of the City of
Moncton, being By-Law P-302.1
Arrêté portant modification de l’arrêtê concernant le prélèvement de frais
d’utilisation pour les réseaux d’eau et d’égout de la ville de Moncton, soit
l’arrêté P-302.1
Second reading by title and text
Third reading by title only
BY-LAW # P-302-1
ARRÊTÉ No P-302-1
A BY-LAW IN AMENDMENT OF A BY-LAW
RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF USERCHARGES FOR THE WATER AND SANITARY
SEWERAGE SYSTEMS OF THE CITY OF
MONCTON
ARRÊTÉ MODIFICATEUR DE L’ ARRÊTÉ
CONCERNANT LE PRÉLÈVEMENT DES
FRAIS D’UTILISATION POUR LES RÉSEAUX
D’EAU ET D’EGOUTS SANITAIRES DANS LA
VILLE DE MONCTON.
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the
City of Moncton as follows:
Le conseil municipal de la ville de Moncton
adopte l’arrêté qui suit:
A By-Law Relating to the Collection of UserCharges for the Water and Sanitary Sewerage
Systems of the City of Moncton, being ByLaw # P-302, ordained and passed on the 2nd
day of July 2002, is hereby amended as
follows:
L’Arrêté concernant le prélèvement des frais
d’utilisation pour les réseaux d’eau et
d’égouts sanitaires dans la ville de Moncton,
soit l’arrêté no P-302, fait et adopté le 2 juillet
2002, est par la présente modifié comme suit:
1. Section 1 is repealed and replaced with
the following:
The owner of a property connected to a water
or sanitary sewerage system shall pay to the
City of Moncton, Revenue Office, an annual
user charge, billed on a quarterly or monthly
basis, as established through the annual
budget process.
1. L’article 1 est abrogé et remplacé par ce
qui suit:
Le propriétaire d’un lot branché au
réseau d’eau ou au réseau d’égouts
sanitaries devra payer des frais
d’utilisation, fixés lors du processus
budgétaire annuel et facturés de façon
trimestrielle ou mensuelle, au bureau to
de la Ville de Moncton.
Motion:
That A By-Law in Amendment of A By-Law Relating to the collection of
User-Charges for the Water and Sanitary Sewerage Systems of the City of Moncton,
being By- Law P-302.1, be ordained and passed and that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign same and affix the Corporate Seal of the City of Moncton thereto.
Moved by: Councillor Henderson
Seconded by: Councillor Robertson
MOTION CARRIED.
8.4
A By-Law in Amendment of the City of Moncton Zoning By-Law, being
By-Law Z-202.9 (Corner of St. George Blvd. and Dickson Blvd.)
(conditional)
Arrêté portant modification de l’arrêté de zonage de la Ville de Moncton,
soit l’arrêté Z-202.9 (Intersection des boulevards St. George et Dickson)
(conditionnel)
Second reading by title and text
Third reading by title only
BY-LAW # Z-202.9
ARRÊTÉ No Z-202.9
A BY-LAW IN AMENDMENT OF THE CITY OF
MONCTON ZONING BY-LAW
ARRÊTÉ PORTANT MODIFICATION DE L'ARRÊTÉ DE
ZONAGE DE LA VILLE DE MONCTON
Regular Council
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MONCTON ZONING BY-LAW
December 19, 2003
ZONAGE DE LA VILLE DE MONCTON
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the
City of Moncton as follows:
Le conseil municipal de la Ville de Moncton édicte :
The City of Moncton Zoning By-Law, being
By-Law # Z-202, ordained and passed on the 2nd
day of December, 2002, and filed in the
Westmorland County Registry Office on
December 17, 2002, as number 1234, is hereby
amended as follows:
L'Arrêté de zonage de la Ville de Moncton
(arrêté no Z-202), fait et adopté le 2 décembre 2002,
déposé au bureau d'enregistrement du comté de
Westmorland le 17 décembre 2002, et portant le
numéro 1234, est modifié ainsi qu'il suit :
1. by inserting at the end of sentence 2.1.1
“as amended by the map hereto attached as
Schedule “A51” entitled “City of Moncton
Zoning Map” and dated “July 3, 2003”.”
1. par adjonction à la fin de la phrase 2.1.1 de « telle
que modifiée par le plan qui figure à l'annexe « A51 »
ci-jointe, intitulé « Plan de zonage de la Ville de
Moncton » et daté du 3 juillet 2003. »
Motion: Que l’arrêté portant modification de l’arrêté de zonage de la Ville de Moncton,
soit l’arrêté Z-202.9 (Intersection des boulevards St. George et Dickson) (conditionnel),
soit décreté et adopté et que le maire et la greffière municipale soient autorisés a y
apposer leur signature et le sceau municipal de Moncton.
Motion proposée par: Conseiller Robertson
Motion appuyée par: Conseiller Henderson
MOTION ADOPTÉE.
8.5
A By-Law in amendment of A By-Law Relating to the Regulation of
Traffic, Parking and the Use of Streets in the City of Moncton , By-Law #
T-102.12
Arrêté portant modification de l’arrêté réglementant la circulation le
stationnement et l’utilisation des rues dans la ville de Moncton, Arrêté No.
T-102.12
First Reading by title only
9.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1
Resolution – 2004 Operating Budget – City of Moncton
2004 OPERATING BUDGET – CITY OF MONCTON
WHEREAS the Province of New Brunswick has notified the City of Moncton of 2004
payments that will be made by Grant support;
WHEREAS the 2002 Current Surplus of the City of Moncton has been determined;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 2004 total budget of $77,755,134, as
described below, be adopted and forwarded to the Provincial Department of Municipal
Affairs.
General government services
Protective services
Transportation services
Environmental health services
Environmental development services
Recreational and cultural services
Fiscal services
Total Budget
Motion: That the above resolution be adopted.
Moved by: Councillor Henderson
Seconded by: Councillor Robertson
$ 9,551,935
25,923,680
13,449,235
2,182,747
2,912,934
11,515,003
12,219,600
$77,755,134
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Councillor Hicks congratulated the work of Councillor Henderson and the Finance
Committee in providing guidance to staff. He also commended the Mayor on his
suggestions in encouraging staff and Council to find reductions. He advised that he
brought forth a number of motions during the budget process to reduce the suggested
increases in expenditures which were not voted upon. He commented that he would not
be supporting the motion, noting that the 2004 budget will position the City for 2005. He
commented that the City will be faced with a 1.5 million dollar increase in debt charges
next year and 1,000,000.00 deficit for 2003 which will likely increase with the two recent
storms.
Councillor Barnes commented that the 10% reduction in the unconditional grant
and the downloading of responsibilities from the Province necessitated a number of
reductions in expenditures in the budget. Notwithstanding this, she felt the City has
invited further downloading by decisions it has taken, even though the reasons may be
very valid. She felt that reductions could have been made in other areas of the City and
that greater priority should have been given to such items as quality of life, beautification,
the environment and promotion through public education programs, all of which are
essential to the growth of the community. She expressed concern that the City has spent
and continues to spend large sums of money on projects which may not necessarily
provide the results anticipated. She indicated, however, that she supported much of the
budget, citing support for the Kay Arena Community as an example. She thanked her
colleagues for their support of the environmental initiatives and extended a sincere thank
you to staff and all departments who worked diligently on the budget.
Mayor Murphy commended Messrs. Tom Eno and Mark Whiteway for their
dedicated and efficient work on the budget and felt they were the best financial team in
the Province.
Councillor Barnes, Hicks and LeBlanc registered “nay” votes
MOTION CARRIED.
9.2
Resolution – 2004 Municipal Warrant
2004 MUNICIPAL WARRANT
BE IT RESOLVED that the 2004 WARRANT in the amount of $60,490,823 shall be
raised for the following purposes by levying of taxes on the real property and bus iness
assessment to taxation under the Assessment Act and that the Mayor and City Clerk be
hereby authorized to sign the said WARRANT and affix the Corporate Seal of the City of
Moncton thereto.
General government services
Protective services
Transportation services
Environmental health services
Environmental development services
Recreational and cultural services
Fiscal services
Total Budget
Less: Budgeted Revenues
Net Budget
Less: Grant Support
WARRANT
Motion: That the above resolution be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Mitton
Seconded by Councillor Henderson
$ 9,551,935
25,923,680
13,449,235
2,182,747
2,912,934
11,515,003
12,219,600
$77,755,134
6,648,069
71,107,065
10,616,242
$60,490,823
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Councillors Hicks, LeBlanc and Barnes registered nay votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
9.3 Resolution – 2004 Tax Rate
2004 TAX RATE
WHEREAS
the Province of New Brunswick has notified the City of Moncton that the
2004 Tax Base Denominator for Rate purposes for Assessments of
$3,660,588,144;
WHEREAS
the 2004 Warrant to be raised by the levying of taxes on property
assessments has been adopted by the City Council Meeting of December
19, 2003 in the amount of $60,490,823.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Local 2004 Tax Rate shall be:
$1.6525
Motion: That the above resolution be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Crossman
Seconded by Councillor Robertson
Councillors Hicks, LeBlanc and Barnes registered nay votes.
MOTION CARRIED.
9.4
2004 Utility Operating Budget – City of Moncton
2004 UTILITY OPERATING BUDGET – CITY OF MONCTON
WHEREAS
the 2002 Current Surplus of the City of Moncton Water & Sewer Utility
has been determined;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 2004 Operating Budget as described
below, be adopted and forwarded to the Provincial Department of Municipal Affairs.
Total Revenues
$22,066,177
Total Expenditures
$22,621,313
Motion: That the above resolution be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Henderson
Seconded by Councillor Mitton.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councillor Henderson, Chair, Finance Comimittee, reported that the Finance
Committee, composed of Deputy Mayor Mitton, Councillors LeBlanc and Gillespie,
established the goal of no tax increase this year, however, the reduction in the
unconditional grant by the Province resulted in Council having to make difficult
decisions. He added that the Committee will be bringing forth recommendations early in
the new year to replenish general and equipment reserves. He concluded his comments
by thanking management and staff of the Finance Department for their excellent work on
the budget this year.
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APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES
10.1 Appointments to the Moncton Heritage Preservation Review Board
Motion:
That the following individuals be appointed to the Moncton Heritage
Preservation Review Board:
Mr. Paul Collette
Mr. Cecil D. Long
Moved by: Councillor Crossman
Seconded by: Councillor Barnes
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Murphy extended best wishes to Steven MacKinnon, Director, Corporate
Communications, on his new position and thanked him for his service to the City.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion:
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by: Councillor Crossman
Seconded by:Councillor Boyce
MOTION CARRIED.
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Mayor B. F. P. Murphy
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Barbara A. Quigley, City Clerk