Town of Badger

Minutes of the regular public meeting of the Badger Town Council held

Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 at 6:30pm in Council Chambers.

Members present:	Mayor:	Dennis Butt

Deputy Mayor:	Michelle Noseworthy

Councillors:	Jazmin Eddy

Jessica George

Natasha Beaton

Ann Marie Young

Also, present;	Town Clerk/

Manager	Pansy Hurley

Superintendent of

Works	Scott Luscombe

Fire Chief	Gordon White

Absent:	Councillor:	Nicholas Blackwood

Meeting called to order and chaired by Mayor Butt at 6:30pm

Discussion:

1. Mayor Butt welcomed Fire Chief White to the meeting. Fire Chief White presented his report.

-They did one home oxygen inspection since his last report.

-Practices are going well and they will continue during the Summer. They will be having their closing function during the first week of June.

-Deputy Mayor Noseworthy said that she has received complaints that the Fire Department is turning into the town pub. Fire Chief explained that each firemen is permitted to have a guest at the Fire Hall. That person must be invited by a member of the Fire Department. Deputy Mayor asked if the rule was being followed and Fire Chief confirmed that it was. Fire Chief said that the Fire Department was doing good. He felt that if people were complaining they should do it in writing and sign their complaint.

-Fire Chief said that they have the four new pagers. The first set they had were to big so they returned them for a different unit. They are pleased with the new pagers. Fire Chief said they were good for pagers now.

There being no further discussion Fire Chief White left the meeting at 6:38pm

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Discussion continued:
2. Mayor Butt welcomed Mr Scott Luscombe, Superintendent of Works to the meeting. Mr Luscombe presented his report.

-Lift station on Beothuck Street is down again. He said Paul Chafe is suppose to be here tomorrow to do an inspection. They had Newfoundland Power check out the electrical lines going to the lift station and there were no issues there.

-Scott advised that he has repaired the backhoe with steel on one side and fiberglass on the other side.

–They had to replace some posts at the Ted Patey Heritage Park due to insect damage.

-Scott advised that he was approached by two residents on Church Road that have clogged sewer lines. The regulations are the resident is responsible for the waterline from the curb stop to their house. The curb stop and line to the main line is the Town's responsibility. The resident is responsible for the sewer line from the house to the main line. Discussion held. It was agreed that we have dealt with this issue with other residents and the resident was responsible for all repair costs so the same would apply in these cases.

-Discussion on the potholes. Some sections of the streets are in terrible condition and the asphalt patching is really not working. Councillor Eddy said that Park Lane was in terrible condition and she asked if something could be done with that street. Scott said he uses the loader to fill in the potholes in this area. It was agreed that some areas would be measured to see if we can get the areas resurfaced similar to what was done on School Road last year.

-Discussion on finding a dump truck. Mayor asked Scott if they could look around to see if they could find a truck.

-Discussion on constructing new garbage containers to replaces some of the older ones around town. Scott said some people do use them. They check them and remove garbage.

There being no further discussion Mr Luscombe left the meeting at 6:56pm

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Discussion continued:
3. Mr. M. Bennett was invited to attend tonight's meeting to discuss his concerns from earlier meeting. He did not reply to the invitation; however, time was allotted on the agenda for his attendance.

It was agreed to continue with the next delegation and if Mr Bennett arrives he will be able to speak after they have finished.

4. Mayor Butt welcomed representatives from Badger Sports and Recreation - Ms Nicole Eddy, President and Ms Samantha England, Treasurer to the meeting. Ms England presented their 5 Year Plan for the Stadium. All present were given a copy of the presentation.

Ms England said their Committee sees a need and a future for the Stadium. They felt it could be a multipurpose sports arena and community centre. They are working on the roof repair project now. They would like to replace insulation in the roof and repair the concrete surface. Other projects include accessibility access to stands, bleecher repairs, canteen installation. She said they were looking at fans that would attach to the boards to help keep the ice surface cold.

Mayor said that the system that they looked into a few years ago was $500,000.They want to continue fund raising for the Stadium. They are not asking the Town for funding. Ms England said that she would be able to apply for eleven grants but these would have to be applied for by the Town. It was felt that they could do the research and complete funding requests but the submission would have to be completed by the Town because the Stadium is Town property. Their Committee has a lot of good ideas for the Stadium. They want to boost the financial growth of the Stadium and engage community participation. At the end of their 5 Year Plan they envision the stadium would be self-sufficient.

One of their proposed fund raising ideas is to have residents sponsor hanging flower pots which would be located on light poles in the community. They did request that if they proceed with this project that town's maintenance workers would be responsible for watering the pots. Newfoundland Power will have to be contacted regarding attaching pots to their poles. Mayor Butt thanked Ms Eddy and Ms England , on behalf of Council for the work their Committee is doing. Council supports the Committee and appreciated their volunteer help. Further discussion held.

Ms Eddy and Ms England left the meeting at 7:32pm.

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Adoption of Minutes:

1. Mayor Butt asked if there were any errors or omissions to the minutes of the regular public meeting of council held April 9th, 2024 which were circulated with the agenda for tonight's meeting.

Resolution #031-2024 N. Beaton/M. Noseworthy.

Be it resolved that the minutes of the regular public meeting of Council held April 9th, 2024 be adopted as circulated and corrected..

Vote:

In Favor 6: D. Butt; M. Noseworthy; J. Eddy; J. George

N. Beaton, A. Young.

Opposed 0;

Abstained 0.

MOTION CARRIED.

Business arising:

1. We have received a $1,500 grant for the 75th Celebration Project. This will be part of our Canada Day celebrations.

2. Application was submitted for the TakeChargeNL - Town challenge program. We submitted the quote from Pollett's electrical to replace all light fixtures in the Town Centre Building with new LED lighting.

3. Application was submitted for the Active NL - Fund.

Which would see upgrades to the walking trail.

4. We have been advised that we have received funding from the federal government to hire two students. There was no funding from Qalipu First Nation this year. They do have us on a list should more funding become available.

5. Check will be made regarding stop sign on Ridgeview Road and signs on School Road.

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Correspondence:

1. The Assessment Roll for the Tax Year 2025 was received from the Municipal Assessment Agency. Discussion held.

2. Circular received from the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs regarding increase in MOG. The Town of Badger MOG has been increased by $11,958.61.

Our 2023 audit has been completed by our auditor Lori Mercer. She hopes to have it ready for our meeting in June.

3. Letter received from Exploits Community Employment Corporation regarding Government's decision to reduce funding for the Supported Employment program. They are requesting we write a letter to Minister Gerry Byrne and copy the Premier and MHA's for the area. Discussion held. Letter of support will be written.

4. Information received from Mark Whiffen regarding the Economic Development Pilot Project for the Exploits Valley. Discussion held. Council will not be making a response.

5. Information received regarding a Lunch & Learn sponsored by Exploits Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the Mount Peyton. Deadline to register is May 17, 2024. Discussion held.

6. The Badger Lions Club will be doing a community clean-up on Sunday May 26, 1pm to 4pm and on Monday May 27 from 6pm to dusk.

Finances:

1. The Town Clerk/Manager presented the accounts payable journal dated May 14th, 2024 in the amount of $30,915.01 for disbursement as presented. Discussion held.

Resolution #032-2024 A. Young/M. Noseworthy

Be it resolved that Council approve the accounts payable journal dated May 14th, 2024 in the amount of $30,915.01 for disbursement as presented.

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Finances continued:

2. Reimbursement of Petty Cash. Discussion held.

Resolution # 033-2024 N. Beaton/J. Eddy

Be it resolved that Petty Cash be reimbursed by $116.00 (reimburse for 2 $50 gift cards for Professional Administrators Day)

Vote:

In Favor 6: D. Butt; M. Noseworthy; J. Eddy; J. George

N. Beaton; A. Young

Opposed 0:

Abstained 0.

MOTION CARRIED.

Other Business:

1. All members of Council present and the Town Clerk/Manager completed their Disclosure Statements.

They are on File at the Town Office.

2. Annual General Clean-Up will begin May 27, 2024 and continued until June 14, 2024.. The first week will be dedicated to community clean up and the following two weeks we will remove residential debris.

3. Discussion on properties in the community that need to have the debris on their property removed. Letter will be hand delivered to a property on Sunset Drive. Earlier attempts to reach the resident by Canada Post were not successful.

4. Request from Exploits Valley High School Safe Grad Committee for a donation for their event.

Resolution #034-2024 M. Noseworthy/N. Beaton

Be it resolved that a donation of one hundred dollars ($100) be given to Exploits Valley High School for its Safe Grad event

Vote:

In Favor 6: D. Butt; M. Noseworthy; J. Eddy; J. George

N. Beaton; A. Young

Opposed 0;

Abstained 0.

MOTION CARRIED

Other Business continued:

5. The Lawn and Weed Experts will be contacted to fertilize and lime town properties same as last year.

6. Sizing was completed for the hoodies, jackets and t-
shirts at Stagg Signs. Order will be placed tomorrow.

Adjournment:

Resolution #035-2024 A. Young/M. Noseworthy

Be it resolved that there being no further business Council will now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 at 6:30pm in Council Chambers.

Vote:

In Favor 6: D. Butt; M. Noseworthy; J. Eddy; J. George

N. Beaton; A. Young.

Opposed 0;

Abstained 0.

MOTION CARRIED.

Meeting adjourned at 8:40pm

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Mayor

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Town Clerk/Manager