Hampden public meetings in 2022

Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Hampden, NL Regular Meeting on 2022-12-19. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions listed.

Council approved three change orders for asphalt patching, bridge replacement, and a City Hall art project. The city also voted to re-establish the Committee of the Whole structure with specific edits to its terms of reference.

• Approved $240,771.48 change order for Marine Contractors Inc. (Asphalt Patching 2022-07)
• Approved $22,896.50 change order for Rock Construction Ltd. (Blackwood's Hill Bridge Replacement CO #2)
• Approved $121,605.44 change order for Rock Construction Ltd. (Blackwood's Hill Bridge Replacement CO #3)
• Approved $8,288.50 change order for City Hall Atrium Art project material costs
• Approved re-establishing the Committee of the Whole structure and terms of reference with suggested edits
• Postponed motion regarding Commercial Vehicle Parking in Residential Zones

Regular Meeting

This agenda for the December 5, 2022 regular meeting of Hampden, NL contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council approved the 2023 Budget with operating revenues and expenditures totaling $37,414,835. The board also approved the 2023 tax rates, a Schedule of Rates & Fees, and a 10.5% annual interest rate on past due taxes.

• Approved 2023 Budget with operating revenues and expenditures of $37,414,835
• Approved tax rates for the 2023 taxation year
• Approved Schedule of Rates & Fees effective January 1, 2023
• Approved 10.5% annual interest rate on past due taxes and accounts receivable for 2023
• Approved salary adjustments for non-unionized staff for 2023 and 2024 tax years
• Approved $16,100 grant for the 50th Corner Brook Winter Carnival
• Authorized public consultation for rezoning 21 Mount Bernard Avenue into a 24 unit apartment building
• Approved Crown Land application for hiking/biking trails on the north side of lower Humber Valley

Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting agenda for Hampden, NL dated 2022-11-21, but the provided text contains only interface labels and boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the source document.

Council approved a $40,000 snow clearing contract and the sale of city land on Bayview Heights and Valley View Drive. A home-based business and commercial vehicle parking were approved for 19 Carmen Avenue. A decision on a Protective Services SUV was postponed to explore hybrid options.

• Approved $40,000 (+HST) snow clearing contract for Rico Construction Ltd
• Approved creation of a subcommittee to research a land acknowledgement
• Appointed Dennis Waterman as Review Commissioner for 2023
• Postponed purchase of $38,180 SUV to seek hybrid vehicle options
• Approved home-based business office at 19 Carmen Avenue
• Approved commercial vehicle parking at 19 Carmen Avenue
• Approved sale of City land between 104-108 Bayview Heights via public tender
• Approved sale of City land behind 87 Valley View Drive

Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting agenda for Hampden, NL dated 2022-10-17. The agenda text contains only system-generated placeholders and interface labels from the eSCRIBE software, with no actual agenda items, reports, or decisions listed. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive content to summarize.

Council approved a $108,836.78 change order for the Corner Brook Recreation Center, a $31,818.61 pedestrian crossing study, and a $123,855 transit smart card system. A commercial vehicle permit at 19 Carmen Avenue was postponed to the next public meeting. Linda Chaisson was elected Deputy Mayor by acclamation.

• Approved $108,836.78 change order for Regional Recreation Center (unanimous, two councillors recused)
• Approved $31,818.61 consultant fee for O'Connell Drive pedestrian crossing improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $123,855 transit smart card system supply and installation (unanimous)
• Approved apartment building at 71 Philip Drive (unanimous)
• Postponed commercial vehicle permit at 19 Carmen Avenue to next public meeting (5-2)
• Postponed home-based business office at 19 Carmen Avenue to next public meeting
• Approved purchase of city land off Mayfair Avenue by Bay of Islands Radio Inc. (unanimous)
• Elected Linda Chaisson as Deputy Mayor by acclamation

Regular Meeting

This agenda for the Hampden, NL Regular Meeting of September 20, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is limited to system-generated placeholders and interface labels, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.

Council approved several contracts and discretionary use applications. Key decisions included awarding a $763,427.50/year contract for polyaluminum chloride coagulant to Kemira Water Solutions Canada Inc., a $167,900/year soda ash contract to Quadra Chemicals, and a $100,440 US phosphate supply contract to Shannon Chemical Corporation. Council also approved home-based businesses at 35 Country Road and 2 Spencer Street, a spa at 26 Union Street, and a $63,995.20/year snow clearing contract for the Civic Center. September 30 was declared a holiday for City employees for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• Approved $763,427.50/year polyaluminum chloride coagulant contract to Kemira Water Solutions Canada Inc. (carried)
• Approved $167,900/year soda ash contract to Quadra Chemicals (carried)
• Approved $100,440 US phosphate supply contract to Shannon Chemical Corporation (carried)
• Approved $63,995.20/year Civic Center snow clearing contract to Ron Flynn Transport Ltd. (carried)
• Approved $76,755 winter sand bid from Humber Arm Contracting (carried)
• Approved $84,000 change order for Citadel Drive PRV Rehabilitation (carried)
• Approved home-based business at 35 Country Road (carried)
• Approved home child care at 2 Spencer Street (carried)

Regular Meeting

This agenda for the Hampden, NL regular meeting on August 15, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The council approved several contracts and expenditures, including a $10.4 million road reconstruction contract and a five-year transit operating contract. It also approved a vehicle purchase, a land lease, change orders, a sponsorship, and a dementia-friendly initiative. All motions carried, with one councillor voting against the meeting schedule.

• Awarded Mount Bernard Avenue Reconstruction contract to Marine Contractors Inc. for $10,436,308.65
• Awarded Corner Brook Transit contract to Buckle Busing Ltd. for 5 years at $2,582,900 (HST included)
• Accepted bid of $36,506.75 from Hickman Motors Ltd. for one AWD/4WD hybrid SUV
• Approved lease of city land adjacent to 39 Boone's Road to resident
• Approved change order for St. Mary's Brook Box Culvert Rehabilitation for $22,859.13
• Approved change order for Corner Brook Regional Recreation Centre fibre optic duct bank relocation for $71,680.73
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship to Corner Brook Port Corporation for IMPAC AGM 2022 (Mayor abstained)
• Approved meeting schedule with amendment; Councillor Griffin voted against

Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Hampden, NL regular council meeting of July 18, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The council approved the agenda and prior minutes, then ratified several earlier decisions. It accepted cost-shared funding for capital works, reallocated $333,000 to three projects, and awarded two contracts to C. Barnes Excavating Inc. for the Bells Brook Culvert Phase 2 and Confederation Drive Tower Protection. The council also approved the 2021 audited financial statements, a sponsorship for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a land sale adjacent to 43 Petries Street, and revisions to the hiring and relocation policies.

• Approved agenda and minutes of June 20 and 23 meetings
• Ratified minutes CC22-015, CC22-018, CC22-019, CC22-022
• Accepted cost-shared funding for 2017-2020 Municipal Infrastructure Agreement Amendment
• Reallocated $333,000 to St. Mary's Brook Phase 2, Confederation Drive Tower Protection Wall, and O'Connell Drive Pedestrian Crossing Improvements
• Awarded Bells Brook Culvert Phase 2 contract to C. Barnes Excavating Inc. for $860,311.55
• Awarded Confederation Drive Tower Protection contract to C. Barnes Excavating Inc. for $51,755.75
• Approved agreement with Greater Board of Trade for Visitor Centre
• Approved 2021 audited financial statements

Regular Meeting

The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific business items for the Hampden, NL meeting on June 23, 2022.

The council approved a temporary noise regulation exemption for the 2022 Jigs and Wheels Festival street party on Broadway, and permitted ATV use on city streets from July 15-18, 2022, with specific street exceptions. Both motions carried, with one councillor voting against the ATV motion.

• Approved agenda as circulated (motion carried)
• Approved temporary noise exemption for Blame it on Broadway during Jigs and Wheels Festival, July 16-17, 2022 (motion carried)
• Approved ATV street access for special event July 15-18, 2022, excluding Lewin Parkway, Trans-Canada Highway, and part of O'Connell Drive (motion carried, Councillor V. Granter opposed)

Regular Meeting

This agenda for the Hampden regular meeting on June 20, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

Council approved four construction tenders totaling about $2.7 million, including a $1.13M bridge replacement and a $915K intersection improvement. It also approved a rezoning for Valley View Estates, a Crown land application for trail expansion, and several service contracts. All motions carried unanimously.

• Awarded Blackwood's Hill Culvert/Bridge Replacement to Rock Construction for $1,133,727.97
• Awarded Lewin Parkway/Mill Road & Griffin Drive intersection improvements to West Coast Excavating for $915,297.65
• Awarded Pittman's Lane Storm Sewer Improvements to Marine Contractors for $293,950.35
• Awarded Concrete Sidewalk Repairs to C. Barnes Excavating for $385,905.88
• Approved 2022 winter salt supply bid from A. Harvey & Co. for $696,060.00
• Approved rezoning amendments MP/DR 21-02 for Valley View Estates
• Approved Crown Land application for Humber Valley/Wild Cove trail expansion
• Repealed Recreational Vehicles Regulation 2021, replaced with 2022 version

Regular Meeting

Council approved the agenda and minutes, then awarded the Bell's Brook Culvert Phase 1 tender to Marine Contractors Inc. for $117,236.75 (HST included). They also confirmed order 2022-02 under the Urban and Rural Planning Act. Updates were given on the Pratt Street subdivision, including a resident petition about dust and air quality, and notices of motion were filed for upcoming changes to recreational vehicle and fireworks regulations.

• Approved agenda as circulated
• Approved minutes of May 30, 2022 regular meeting
• Awarded Bell's Brook Culvert Phase 1 tender to Marine Contractors Inc. for $117,236.75 (HST included)
• Confirmed order 2022-02 under Urban and Rural Planning Act

Regular Meeting

Council approved several contracts and purchases, including a $3.1M asphalt paving program, a $720K storm sewer improvement, and a $560K PRV station rehabilitation. They also confirmed and rescinded a stop work order, endorsed the mayor for an FCM board seat, and waived solicitor-client privilege on two sign-related documents.

• Approved $66,562 asphalt inspection consultant fee (All-Rock Consulting)
• Awarded $720,174.85 Johnson's Avenue storm sewer contract to Marine Contractors
• Awarded $3,111,831 asphalt paving program tender to Marine Contractors
• Approved $29,382.50 purchase of 2022 Kubota XG850 ATV
• Awarded $560,000 Citadel Drive PRV Station Rehabilitation to ECO Contracting
• Confirmed and rescinded Stop Work Order 2022-01
• Endorsed Mayor Parsons for FCM Board of Directors (2022-2023)
• Waived solicitor-client privilege on two sign-related documents (5-2)

Regular Meeting

This agenda for the Hampden, NL regular meeting of May 9, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

Council awarded the 2022 asphalt patching tender to Marine Contractors Inc. for $342,700 (HST included) and accepted a bid from Hickman Motors Ltd. for nine trucks totaling $543,771.75. The revised hiring policy was deferred for further staff review, and a $100,000 upgrade to the recreation pool dehumidification unit was approved. Council also approved a cost-benefit analysis recommendation for hybrid vehicles, confirmed a public hearing date for a 50-unit mini home development, and extended 2021 ATV permits through the 2022 season.

• Awarded asphalt patching tender to Marine Contractors Inc. for $342,700 (HST included)
• Accepted Hickman Motors Ltd. bid of $543,771.75 for nine trucks
• Deferred revised Hiring Policy 10-03-01 for further staff review
• Approved $100,000 dehumidification unit upgrade at Corner Brook Regional Recreation Pool
• Approved $19,320 management salary review services from Knightsbridge Robertson Surette
• Approved standing committee terms of reference and appointments (2 opposed)
• Rescinded minute 22-037 and authorized enforcement of anti-crematorium protest sign removal (2 opposed)
• Confirmed May 25, 2025 public hearing for 50-unit mini home development on O'Connell Drive

Regular Meeting

This agenda for the Hampden, NL regular meeting on April 25, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The council approved a $35,000 grant to Disc Golf NL to build an 18-hole disc golf course, and also approved the purchase of a hybrid SUV for Protective Services. A public hearing for a rezoning was scheduled for May 25, 2022. The transit shelter advertising agreement was renewed for three years.

• Approved $35,000 grant to Disc Golf NL for 18-hole course (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of hybrid Toyota RAV4 for $41,584.54 from Western Toyota (motion carried)
• Renewed transit shelter advertising agreement with Digital Advertising Solutions for 3 years (motion carried)
• Adopted map amendments MP21-02 and DR21-02 for Valley View Estates rezoning (motion carried)
• Set public hearing for May 25, 2022, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall (motion carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Hampden Committee of the Whole meeting on April 11, 2022, contains no substantive items. It is entirely procedural boilerplate with no decisions, discussions, or listed agenda topics.

The Committee of the Whole approved a $2.00 taxi fare surcharge when fuel exceeds $1.65 per litre, and approved a discretionary use application for an apartment building at 105 Country Road. Council also authorized a $1,000 contribution to the Ukrainian Relief Fund and directed a review of the hiring policy for inclusivity. A motion to continue the current committee structure was defeated, and a motion to re-establish standing committees was carried.

• Approved taxi fuel surcharge of $2.00 when fuel exceeds $1.65/L (motion carried)
• Approved apartment building at 105 Country Road (motion carried)
• Authorized $1,000 contribution to Ukrainian Relief Fund (motion carried)
• Directed staff to review hiring policy for inclusivity and gender neutrality (motion carried)
• Defeated motion to continue current committee structure (motion defeated)
• Carried motion to re-establish standing committees with chairs and co-chairs (motion carried)

Regular Meeting

This meeting agenda for Hampden, NL on 2022-03-28 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is largely placeholder content from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no decisions, discussions, or actionable items listed.

Council rescinded the March 25, 2022 letter demanding removal of crematorium signs and will reissue a letter clarifying legislation, penalties, and placement options, while consulting legal counsel on Charter rights. Council also approved a 20-unit apartment building at 4 Herald Avenue, a Crown land application for a powerline to the new hospital, and a $2.00 taxi fuel surcharge notice of motion. The meeting was otherwise routine, including approvals of minutes, the 2021 Annual Expenditure Report, and a grant policy replacement.

• Rescinded March 25 crematorium sign removal letter; reissue clarified letter (Mayor voted against)
• Approved 20-unit apartment building at 4 Herald Avenue
• Approved Crown land application for powerline to new hospital, subject to fire access and pole approvals
• Approved 2021 Annual Expenditure Report for Canada Community Building Fund Agreement
• Approved support for Great Trail Enhancement Phase II funding application
• Rescinded and replaced Grant Policy
• Introduced notice of motion for $2.00 taxi fuel surcharge when fuel exceeds $1.65/liter

Regular Meeting

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The council approved a design change order for the Corner Brook Regional Recreation Centre in the amount of $471,728.39 (HST included). Councillor P. Gill declared a conflict of interest and abstained from debate and voting on the item. The meeting was held via video conference and adjourned at 5:07pm.

• Approved agenda as circulated (motion carried)
• Approved $471,728.39 design change order for Corner Brook Regional Recreation Centre (motion carried; Councillor P. Gill abstained)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

Regular Meeting

This agenda for the Hampden, NL Regular Meeting on 2022-02-28 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Hampden Committee of the Whole meeting on February 7, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The document lists no specific decisions, discussions, or action items for residents to track.

The Committee of the Whole approved rent relief for Saltos and the Corner Brook Curling Club retroactive to December 20, 2021, until normal operations resume. It also authorized a public consultation for proposed zoning changes at Valley View Estates, approved a one-year Hotspot parking/transit/taxi pilot, and defeated a fire services agreement with Humber Valley Resort on a tie vote.

• Approved rent relief for Saltos and Corner Brook Curling Club (motion carried)
• Authorized public consultation for Valley View Estates zoning changes (motion carried)
• Approved one-year Hotspot parking/transit/taxi pilot (motion carried)
• Defeated fire services agreement with Humber Valley Resort (tie vote)

Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Hampden, NL Regular Meeting on January 24, 2022. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions listed.

Council approved the release of $75,000 (HST included) honoraria to each of Lindsey Construction and Marco Group, totaling $150,000, for their design-build proposals for the Corner Brook Regional Recreation Centre. Council also awarded a $283,312.85 retaining wall replacement tender, approved a $451,852.25 consultant fee for the Mount Bernard Avenue reconstruction, and ratified a collective agreement with CUPE Local 4386. Several other administrative items were approved, including two home-based business applications and a new Attendant Pass Program policy.

• Approved $150,000 total honoraria to Lindsey Construction and Marco Group for rec centre RFP (7-1, Fender opposed)
• Awarded retaining wall replacement tender to C. Barnes Excavating for $283,312.85 (HST included)
• Approved $451,852.25 consultant fee to Dillon Consulting for Mount Bernard Avenue reconstruction
• Ratified collective agreement with CUPE Local 4386 through December 31, 2025
• Approved lease agreement with Diocesan Synod of Western Newfoundland for parking at 25 Main Street
• Approved home-based business at 131 Fillatre Avenue
• Approved home-based business office at 308 Curling Street
• Approved new Attendant Pass Program for Persons with Disabilities policy