Torbay public meetings in 2022
28 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 19, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Special Public Council
Torbay Council adopts $16.5 million budget for 2023
The Torbay Council met to adopt the 2023 municipal budget and the associated schedule of rates and fees. The budget includes specific tax rates for residential and commercial properties and outlines various tax reduction programs for eligible residents.
- Adoption of $16,525,925.00 total budget ($10,304,295.00 operating; $6,221,630.00 capital)
- Residential property mil rate set at 7.60 mils
- Commercial property mil rate set at 12.4 mils
- Transfer of $500,000.00 from infrastructure reserve for a salt storage shed
- Use of $305,000.00 from cash reserves to balance the 2023 budget
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
come after the proposed mil rate motions for residential and commercial. Reason being this information is included in the Tax and Fee Schedule. Council were in agreement that the motion be withdrawn…
8 yea · 1 nay
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby nay · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Dec 12, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay Council to consider water studies and land use applications
The Council will review several planning motions, including two studies for the Great Pond water system. The meeting also addresses a request for additional street lighting on Kennedy's Brook Drive.
- Great Pond Water Treatment Options Study by WSP E&I Canada Ltd. ($42,943.30)
- Great Pond Water System Servicing Study by WSP E&I Canada Ltd. ($57,258.50)
- Conditional approval for home office at 1751 Torbay Road
- Conditional approval for domestic sawmill at 74 Evening's Path
- Lighting request for Kennedy's Brook Drive from Jack Byrne Regional Sport & Entertainment Centre
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CivicWeb vote table 5
6 yea · 1 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby absent · Ward Gosse yea
CivicWeb vote table 7
6 yea · 1 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby absent · Ward Gosse yea
Council discussed the below It was clarified that the project is under budget, and a portion is cost shared After discussion question was called and a vote held on the motion RES-422-2022 Moved by…
6 yea · 1 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby absent · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
a) There were none 10. New Business a) Mayor Scott Mayor Scott thanked all volunteers who participated in this Summer's events and activities. He advised it's been an excellent Summer, and nice to…
6 yea · 1 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby absent · Ward Gosse yea
below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below Installation of two garage doors It was confirmed the doors were for the Torbay Volunteer Fire Department…
6 yea · 1 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby absent · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
below RES-415-2022 Moved by Tony Pollard,
6 yea · 1 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby absent · Ward Gosse yea
Mon Nov 28, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay Council adopts new codes of conduct and professional development policies
The Council reviewed various committee reports and correspondence. Key actions included adopting new codes of conduct for councillors and municipal officials, and updating the Council Professional Development and Travel Policy.
- Adoption of Code of Conduct for Councillors
- Adoption of Code of Conduct for Municipal Officials
- Adoption of revised Council Professional Development and Travel Policy
- Conditional approval of home office for mobile esthetics at 13 Evening's Path
- Proclamation for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CivicWeb vote table 5
6 yea · 1 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse absent · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
CivicWeb vote table 7
6 yea · 1 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse absent · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
a) There were none 10. New Business a) Mayor Scott Mayor thanked staff for their work and responses to questions raised at Council Meetings and from residents. He thanked Council for their support…
6 yea · 1 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse absent · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
below
12 yea · 1 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse absent · Ralph Tapper yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Rhonda Manning (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
below Capital Invoices - See motion below Corporate Services Committee Motions Report Motion 1 – Reallocation of Budgeted Communications Funds See motion below Before question was called and a vote…
8 yea · 1 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse absent · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
below RES-401-2022 Moved by Craig Scott,
6 yea · 1 absent
Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse absent · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
below RES-405-2022 Moved by Tony Pollard,
6 yea · 1 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse absent · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
below RES-411-2022 Moved by Tony Pollard,
6 yea · 1 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse absent · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
Mon Nov 14, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay Council to adopt new codes of conduct and professional development policy
The Torbay Council meeting will address the adoption of new Codes of Conduct for Councillors and Municipal Officials. The agenda also includes reviewing updates to the Council Professional Development and Travel Policy and discussing 2023 budget impacts.
- Adoption of Code of Conduct for Councillors
- Adoption of Code of Conduct for Municipal Officials
- Revised Council Professional Development and Travel Policy
- Review of Planning and Development reports including Evenings Path 13 HBB BR2022-007
- Discussion regarding 2023 budget levels of service and impacts from cuts
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
171-15 and RES-127-2022, that the Town of Torbay adopt the changes to the Council Professional Development and Travel Policy as presented
5 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby nay · Ward Gosse absent
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Nov 8, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Special Public Council
Council to decide financing for a new Torbay Volunteer Fire Department pumper
The Corporate Service Committee is recommending the Town of Torbay award debt financing to NLCU for a new fire department pumper. The committee reviewed rate quotes from four financial institutions to determine the best option for the purchase.
- Purchase of Torbay Volunteer Fire Department Pumper from Dependable Emergency Vehicles for $572,633.15 (including HST)
- Proposed debt financing of $528,475 through NLCU at a 5.500% interest rate
- Proposed 10-year amortization and 5-year term for the NLCU loan
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CivicWeb vote table 5
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
RES-372-2022, Minutes of the October 31, 2022 Regular Public Council Meeting
10 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
RES-372-2022, Minutes of the October 31, 2022 Regular Public Council Meeting For Against Abstained Absent Ward Gosse (
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
Mon Oct 31, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay Council discusses water supply, planning motions, and municipal expenses
The Council will review business arising including the Great Pond Water Supply Development and North Eastern Avalon Foodbank costs. The meeting includes reports from various committees regarding planning, corporate services, and infrastructure.
- Proclamation of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month
- Proclamation of World Town Planning Day
- Discussion of Great Pond Water Supply Development
- Planning report for 17 Sheas Lane
- Planning report for 39-43 Patricks Path
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CivicWeb vote table 12
5 yea · 2 absent
Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby absent · Ward Gosse absent
CivicWeb vote table 14
5 yea · 2 absent
Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby absent · Ward Gosse absent
CivicWeb vote table 5
5 yea · 2 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby absent · Ward Gosse absent
CivicWeb vote table 7
5 yea · 2 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby absent · Ward Gosse absent
RES-374-2022 Moved by Rhonda Manning,
5 yea · 2 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby absent · Ward Gosse absent
a) There were none 10. New Business a) Mayor Scott Mayor Scott thanked Council, staff, volunteers and everyone who participated in events this past couple of weeks. He congratulated the four new…
5 yea · 2 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby absent · Ward Gosse absent
accept the funding and approval of authorization to enter into the formal funding agreement with the Government of Canada - Active Transportation Fund
5 yea · 2 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby absent · Ward Gosse absent
below RES-365-2022 Moved by Tony Pollard,
5 yea · 2 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby absent · Ward Gosse absent
below to defer RES-369-2022 Moved by Ralph Tapper,
5 yea · 2 absent
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby absent · Ward Gosse absent
Mon Oct 17, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay Council reviews infrastructure funding and planning reports
The Torbay Council is meeting to review committee reports, including planning and land use, corporate services, and infrastructure. The agenda includes proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Canadian Down Syndrome Week, and Small Business Week.
- Planning and Land Use reports for 1412 Torbay Road and Ryans Road 8 HBB
- Call for 2023-24 Municipal Infrastructure Applications deadline of October 28, 2022
- Water Treatment and Wastewater Study memo regarding Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
- Proclamation of October 23-29, 2022 as Canadian Down Syndrome Week
- Proclamation of October 16-22, 2022 as Small Business Week
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CivicWeb vote table 12
7 yea
Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
CivicWeb vote table 14
7 yea
Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
CivicWeb vote table 16
7 yea
Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
CivicWeb vote table 5
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
CivicWeb vote table 7
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
a) There were none 10. New Business a) Mayor Scott Mayor Scott advised that the Trunk or Treat event is coming up soon; and, encouraged residents and businesses to participate. He thanked Council and…
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below Council discussed the Provincial Government's approval process as it relates to municipal funding and…
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below Quote is for 225 seniors Council questioned if the dinner could be held on one night only It was…
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
below Capital Invoices See motion below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below Information as to breakdown of the two invoices regarding sidewalks was…
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
below RES-351-2022 Moved by Trina Appleby,
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
below RES-352-2022 Moved by Tony Pollard,
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
Mon Oct 3, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay Council reviews planning reports, infrastructure funding, and beekeeping proposal
The Torbay Council is reviewing multiple planning and development motions, including Crown Land referrals and property reports for Patricks Path. The meeting includes updates on municipal assessments and a call for 2023-24 infrastructure funding applications. Additionally, Council will receive correspondence from a resident regarding a proposal for a community beehive.
- Planning reports for 46 and 71 Patricks Path
- Crown Land Referrals E158515, E159900, and E159909
- Department of Transportation and Infrastructure 2023-24 funding call
- Fire Prevention Week 2022 Proclamation
- Winter Sand Tender memo
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
below RES-328-2022 Moved by Ralph Tapper,
10 yea · 1 abstain · 1 nay
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby abstain · Trina Appleby nay · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 27, 2022 · 06:30 PM
CANCELLED Special Public Council
The Special Public Council meeting for September 27, 2022, is cancelled
The Special Public Council meeting scheduled for September 27, 2022, has been cancelled. All agenda items will be referred to the Public Council Meeting on October 3, 2022.
- Meeting cancellation
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Council Chambers
Wed Sep 21, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay Council to review road contracts and planning motions
The Council will discuss several planning and land use motions, including discretionary use at 451 Pine Line and a cease and desist at 1235 Torbay Road. The meeting also includes the appointment of an Acting Town Clerk and several official proclamations.
- Approval of Weirs Construction Ltd. contract for Torbay Road Projects in the amount of $1,457,901.58
- Discretionary use motion for 451 Pine Line
- Cease and desist motion for 1235 Torbay Road
- Appointment of Ann Picco as Acting Town Clerk
- Crown Land Referral for Farm Road - E160105
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Council discussed the below inclusion of seniors living, accessibility, and transportation in the community to be discussed in the next Strategic Plan After discussion question was called and a…
6 yea
Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
Council discussed the below: inclusion of seniors living, accessibility, and transportation in the community to be discussed in the next Strategic Plan. After discussion question was called and a…
6 yea
Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Ward Gosse yea
a) There were none 10. New Business a) Mayor Scott Mayor Scott thanked staff and the Torbay 50th Celebrations Committee for work on events, noting it is nice to see people interested and excited to…
6 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Ward Gosse yea
below
11 yea
Craig Scott yea · Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below Clarification was provided by the Director as it pertains to placement of sods for areas of the sidewalk…
6 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
below Capital Invoices See motion below Corporate Services Committee Motions Report Motion 1 – Gas Tax Funding Reallocation See motion below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion…
8 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
below Council further discussed the below It was requested that the two representatives be invited to an upcoming Committee of the Whole Meeting RES-322-2022 Moved by Ward Gosse,
6 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
below RES-302-2022 Moved by Tony Pollard,
6 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
below RES-311-2022 Moved by Tony Pollard,
6 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
Tue Sep 6, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay Council rejects land purchases and fee waivers during August meeting
The Torbay Council met to review committee reports and land acquisition proposals. Council decided against purchasing several properties and denied a request to waive a water and sewer connection fee.
- Refusal to purchase land and residence at 1262 Torbay Road
- Refusal to purchase 2030 sq m of land at 1278 Torbay Road
- Refusal to purchase property at 7 Pump House Road
- Denial of $3,500 water/sewer connection fee waiver for Darryl Pye Drive
- Conditional approval of performance and picnic area at Torbay Beach
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CivicWeb vote table 5
5 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
a) There were none 10. New Business a) Mayor Scott Mayor thanked Council and staff for their hard work over the last couple of weeks. He thanked those involved and those who participated in the…
5 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
adopt the minutes Council discussed the below In relation to the July 6, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes, it was requested that process of motions discussed and passed by Council at…
5 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below Clarification was provided regarding invoice for HR consulting services, that this pertains to staff…
5 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below For information, clarification was provided on consolidation of property as it pertains the Town's…
5 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below It was confirmed that there were underground wires in the area of the chambers and will have to be…
5 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
Mon Aug 22, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay Council discusses land use, trails contract, and municipal pension funding
The Council will review planning and development reports, including amendments for Torbay Common and 1-13 Darryl Pye Drive. The meeting also addresses a consultant contract for open space trails and provincial updates regarding pension solvency and asset management.
- Approval of Englobe Corp. contract for Torbay Open Space and Trails for $21,331.35
- Planning reports for Torbay Common (RMD to ROS) amendment
- Planning reports for 1-13 Darryl Pye Drive
- Planning reports for Folk Arts Council Stage at the Beach Area
- Proclamation of August 24, 2022, as Ukrainian Independence Day
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
below to adopt the Minutes July 25, 2022 COTW Meeting Minutes 2. Land Acquisition See motions 1 - 3 below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below As…
8 yea · 1 nay
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse yea · Ward Gosse nay · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
regarding this on record, It would be contrary to the published Tax and Fee Structure in effect; and Concerns about setting a precedence for any future and other similar applications
4 yea · 1 nay
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse nay · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jul 25, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Special Public Council
Torbay council to award $425,387 loader purchase and road project tender
Torbay's council is holding a special public meeting to vote on several purchases and a road project. The Corporate Services Committee recommends buying a JCB Loader for $425,387 plus HST, two mid-size pick-ups for $117,378 plus HST, and a half-ton truck for $79,678 plus HST. The Infrastructure and Public Works Committee recommends tendering the Torbay Roads Project with Whitten's Lane removed due to budget constraints, and awarding a consulting contract for $21,331.35 HST included. A question and answer session is also scheduled.
- Purchase of JCB Loader from Harvey & Company Limited for $425,387 + HST
- Tender for two mid-size pick-ups awarded to Terra Nova Motors for $117,378 + HST
- Tender for ½ ton pick-up with fiberglass cap and trailer awarded to Hickman Motors for $79,678 + HST
- Torbay Roads Project No. 17-MYCW-22-00069 to proceed with Whitten's Lane removed from scope
- Open Space and Trails consulting contract awarded to Englobe Corp. for $21,331.35 HST included
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2-Purchase of 2022 Loader (brought forward from July 18, 2022 Public Council Meeting) See motion below RES-262-2022 Moved by Ralph Tapper,
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
CivicWeb vote table 5
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
below Open Space and Trails See motion below RES-263-2022 Moved by Tony Pollard,
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
below. Open Space and Trails See motion below
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
Mon Jul 18, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay council to weigh Pride Week proclamation and multiple planning motions
Torbay's Regular Public Council meets July 18, 2022 to adopt its agenda and June 13 minutes, issue a Pride Week proclamation, and receive committee reports. Planning and Land Use Development motions cover items including a Torbay Common land-use amendment, 1-13 Darryl Pye Drive, a Folk Arts Council stage at the beach area, and 1545 Torbay Road (file C2021-012). Corporate Services items include invoices for the THHM exhibit and a land purchase for the Town Center.
- Pride Week proclamation
- Planning motions: Torbay Common (RMD to ROS) amendment; 1-13 Darryl Pye Drive; Folk Arts Council stage at beach area; 1545 Torbay Road (C2021-012)
- Corporate Services: MPG invoice for THHM exhibit and graphic design, fabrication & installation (Phase I); Octopus Consulting invoice for THHM interpretive writing
- Corporate Services background: land purchase - Town Center; uncollectible accounts receivable policy
- Correspondence: Duffy Law Office on Wildberry Lane extension/subdivision; Municipal Assessment Agency update; resident letter on Torbay Foodbank
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
RES-256-2022 Moved by Ralph Tapper,
5 yea · 1 nay
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Trina Appleby nay · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jun 13, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay council to weigh Pride and Indigenous Peoples Day proclamations, planning motions
Torbay's Regular Public Council meets Monday, June 13, 2022, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. Council will adopt the agenda and minutes from May 30, 2022, and consider proclamations for Pride Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21, 2022). Committee reports cover planning and land use, administration, corporate services, economic development, heritage, infrastructure, and recreation, plus liaison updates. The next public council meeting is July 18, 2022.
- Proclamations for Pride Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21, 2022)
- Planning and Land Use Development motions, including 43 Lower Street, 615 Bauline Line amendment, and William Manning Drive 1 land acquisition
- Corporate Services motions on MPG invoice for Torbay History House & Museum content development and Weirs invoice for new sidewalks
- Correspondence from MPs Stubbs, Kurek, and Gourde on a town hall about federal funding for rural communities
- Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs approval letter for the Capital Investment Plan
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Council discussed the below ACOA funding and Campaign Deposit has been provided to sign manufacturer The Town is unable to obtain Provincial Government approval for placement of sign on Torbay…
7 yea · 1 nay
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Trina Appleby nay · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon May 30, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay council to weigh Pine Ridge Creek trail link and 2023 assessment roll
Torbay's Regular Public Council meets Monday, May 30, 2022, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. Council will hear a presentation from Pine Ridge Creek residents about a connecting trail from Pine Ridge to Forest Landing, receive a Municipal Assessment Agency memo on the 2023 Assessment Roll, and consider committee motions on planning, administration, corporate services, and recreation. The agenda also includes proclamations for Recreation Month, Red Shirt Day, and World Oceans Day, plus a notice of motion on a Federation of Canadian Municipalities resolution.
- Presentation from Pine Ridge Creek residents on a trail connecting Pine Ridge to Forest Landing
- Municipal Assessment Agency memo on the 2023 Assessment Roll
- Planning and Land Use Development motions, including 1-13 Darryl Pye Drive, Crown Land referrals at 126 Quigley's Lane and 470 Bauline Line, and 2022 Permit Listings
- Corporate Services motions and invoices processed May 7 to May 20, 2022, including a Tormont CAT invoice
- Proclamations for June Recreation Month, Red Shirt Day, and World Oceans Day
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
from Councillor Appleby - April 18, 2022 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Resolution Councillor Appleby requested motion of Council to determine if she is in a conflict of interest See…
6 nay · 6 yea · 1 abstain
Craig Scott nay · Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) nay · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Ralph Tapper nay · Tony Pollard (Moved By) nay · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) nay · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby abstain · Ward Gosse yea · Ward Gosse nay
The other 14 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon May 16, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay council to review 2022 permit listings and committee reports at May 16 meeting
The Town of Torbay council is holding its regular public meeting on May 16, 2022, with a packed agenda covering committee reports, permit listings, and proclamations. Council will consider motions from the Planning and Land Use Development committee to accept 2022 permit listings for weeks ending May 12, 2022, which include 17 approvals in principle year-to-date. Other items include a draft volunteer policy, corporate services motions, a museum advisory committee nomination, and several proclamations for National Economic Development Week, International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, and Early Childhood Educators' Week.
- Motion to accept 2022 Permit Listings for weeks ending May 12, 2022, including 17 approvals in principle year-to-date
- Proclamation for National Economic Development Week May 9-13, 2022
- Proclamation for International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia May 17, 2022
- Proclamation for Provincial Early Childhood Educators' Week May 29-June 4, 2022
- Draft Volunteer Policy for the Town of Torbay to be reviewed
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CivicWeb vote table 12
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
CivicWeb vote table 14
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
CivicWeb vote table 16
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
CivicWeb vote table 5
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
CivicWeb vote table 7
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
RES-185-2022
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
RES-185-2022 For Against Abstained Mary Thorne-Gosse x Trina Appleby x Ward Gosse (Moved By) x Rhonda Manning x Tony Pollard (
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
a) The Notice of Motion from Councillor Appleby regarding FCM will be included on the Agenda for the next Public Council Meeting 10. New Business a) Mayor Scott - Absent b) Deputy Mayor Thorne-Gosse…
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
approve as presented was rescinded and another motion put forward referencing seven invoices and correct total was presented See motions below Corporate Services Committee Motions Report See…
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
below After question called and vote held on the motion, Deputy Mayor Thorne-Gosse returned and resumed as Chair at 6:48 p
4 yea
Rhonda Manning (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
below Before question was called and a vote held on the meeting, Council discussed the below Councillor Appleby requested that a copy of the policy be forwarded to her After discussion question was…
4 yea
Rhonda Manning (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below As it relates to the motion regarding nomination of Advisory Committee Members at the May 2nd Meeting - it…
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Rhonda Manning (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
below RES-184-2022 Moved by Rhonda Manning,
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Rhonda Manning (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
below RES-192-2022 Moved by Tony Pollard,
7 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Trina Appleby (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
Mon May 2, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay council to appoint acting town clerk, review land-use and committee reports
Torbay's regular public council meeting on May 2, 2022, includes routine business: appointing an acting town clerk, adopting the agenda and April 18 minutes, and receiving committee reports. Planning items include a Crown land referral for Forest Landing 8, a Torbay Common land-use amendment, and Bernice Drive amendments. Council will also consider proclamations, correspondence, and committee motions.
- Appointment of Norm Snelgrove as Acting Town Clerk for the May 2 meeting
- Crown Land Referral for Forest Landing 8
- Torbay Common (RMD to ROS) amendment for adoption and appointment of commissioner
- Bernice Drive amendments (MPA #4, DRA #8 2020) with revised commissioner
- Proclamations for Municipal Clerks Week, Mental Health Week, World Ovarian Cancer Day, and Municipal Awareness Week
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
RES-341-2021 and as per Section 25 of The Municipalities Act, 1999, that the Town of Torbay adopt the revised Council Standing Committee Structure and Meeting Schedule effective May 2, 2022
4 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
a) Notice of Motion from Councillor Appleby - April 18, 2022 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Resolution The Resolution was referred to next Meeting as Councillor Appleby was not in…
4 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
below
9 yea
Craig Scott yea · Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
below Address: 6 Kinsmen, 9 Tapper Place Proposal/Matter: Torbay Common (RMD to ROS) Amendment; MPA #6, 2022, DRA #10, 2022 See motion below Address: Bernice Drive Extension Proposal/Matter: Change…
4 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below By way of friendly amendment it was agreed to publish notification in the Northeast Avalon Times as well…
4 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
below RES-154-2022 Moved by Ralph Tapper,
4 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
nominate members. See motion below. Councillor Tapper advised he was in a conflict of interest as it relates to one of the members; therefore, it was agreed the member will be voted on at the next…
4 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
Mon Apr 18, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay council meets April 18 to vote on committee motions and proclamations
Torbay's Regular Public Council meets Monday, April 18, 2022 at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes adopting the April 4 minutes, four proclamations (Earth Day, Volunteer Week, organ/tissue donor awareness week, and Safety and Health Week), committee reports with motions from Planning and Land Use Development, Administration and Human Resources, Corporate Services, Economic Development and Tourism, Infrastructure and Public Works, and Recreation and Community Services, plus liaison committee updates. The attached April 4 minutes show council approved a two-lot residential subdivision west of Crowe's Lane (Ridgeway Place), adopted the 615 Bauline Line amendments (Municipal Plan Amendment No. 5, 2022 and Development Regulation Amendment No. 9, 2022) with Stephen Jewczyk appointed Independent Commissioner, and adopted a Council Professional Development and Travel Policy.
- Proclamations: Earth Day (April 22), Volunteer Week (April 24-30), National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week (April 24-30), Safety and Health Week (May 1-7)
- PLUD motions report for April 12, 2022, including Crown Land Referral for Marathon Holdings Forest Landing 7C, Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Amendment, and Mobile Vending Regulations
- Corporate Services motions including invoices processed March 26 to April 8, 2022, cheque register, and Torbay Common signage budget items
- Presentation by East Coast Trail Association on 2022 Trail Raiser Community Hike
- Correspondence from Federation of Canadian Municipalities on Budget 2022
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CivicWeb vote table 12
6 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
CivicWeb vote table 14
6 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
CivicWeb vote table 16
6 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
CivicWeb vote table 18
6 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
CivicWeb vote table 5
6 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
CivicWeb vote table 7
5 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
Council discussed the below Deputy Mayor turned the Chair over to Councillor Pollard at 7:13 p.m. to discuss and provide her comments. She resumed as Chair at 7:18 p.m The Town of Flatrock garage…
6 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
a) Deputy Mayor advised that a Notice of Motion was received today from Councillor Appleby. Councillor Appleby served Notice of Motion that she wishes to run as a candidate for FCM Board of…
6 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
below In relation to the below, Councillor Gosse declared that he was in a conflict of interest and left the Council Meeting at 6:55 p.m. After question was called and vote held, Councillor Gosse…
6 yea
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
Mon Apr 4, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay council to consider fire pumper purchase, lift station quotes, and planning motions
Torbay's Regular Public Council meets April 4, 2022, to adopt minutes, appoint an acting town clerk, and work through committee reports. The Corporate Services committee brings a long list of items including a fire pumper purchase, lift station quotes, and a donation request. Planning and Land Use Development will report on motions including Crowe's Lane (Ridgeway Place), a 615 Bauline Line amendment, and an Eastern NL Regional Appeal Board decision.
- Appointment of Norm Snelgrove, Director of Corporate Services, as Acting Town Clerk for the April 4, 2022 meeting
- Corporate Services items include Fire Pumper Purchase, TVFD Vehicle Review, and quotes for Marine Drive, Reddy Drive, and Coppertop lift stations
- Planning and Land Use Development motions include Crowe's Lane (Ridgeway Place) S2021-014 and 615 Bauline Line amendment MPA5 2022 DRA9 2022
- Correspondence from a resident regarding Torbay History House and Museum, and a proposed St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan amendment on airport noise exposure forecasts
- Green Shirt Day proclamation and a motion on Fire Chief Appointment dated April 1, 2022
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
171-15, that the Town of Torbay adopt the Council Professional Development and Travel Policy effective April 4th, 2022 For Against Abstained Tony Pollard (
5 yea · 1 nay
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse nay
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Mar 22, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay council to weigh fire pumper purchase, animal control cut, and planning reports
Torbay's Regular Public Council meets March 22, 2022 to adopt its agenda and the March 7 minutes, then work through committee reports. Items on the table include a fire pumper purchase and vehicle review, a resident's letter about eliminating the animal control officer, and planning files for Flora Drive, 185 Marine Drive, and 46 Western Island Pond Drive. Several items are listed only as reports or motions, so what will actually be decided is not stated in the agenda.
- Fire pumper purchase and TVFD vehicle review listed under Corporate Services
- Correspondence from a resident dated March 11, 2022 on the decision to eliminate the Animal Control Officer
- Planning reports on Flora Drive (BR2021-016), 185 Marine Drive (BR2022-001), and 46 Western Island Pond Drive (DP2022-001)
- Donation requests from Team Hill (Scotties 2022) and Northeast Eagles U15C
- History House governance memorandum and council update
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Council discussed the below As it relates to the Governance Model outlined in the Board of Management and Lease Agreements These changes were presented and recommended to Council by the Manager as…
4 yea · 1 nay
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby nay
RES-137-2021 (History House Board of Management Agreement)
4 yea · 1 nay
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby nay
RES-138-2021 (Lease Agreement)
4 yea · 1 nay
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby nay
RES-138-2021 (Lease Agreement) For Against Abstained Craig Scott x Mary Thorne-Gosse x Trina Appleby x Tony Pollard (
4 yea · 1 nay
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby nay
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Mar 7, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay council to weigh 86 Upper Evenings Path planning report and committee motions
Torbay's Regular Public Council meets Monday, March 7, 2022, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes adoption of the February 21, 2022 minutes, three proclamations, correspondence, and reports from seven committees of council. Planning and Land Use Development is scheduled to consider a motion item concerning 86 Upper Evenings Path, and Corporate Services lists invoices, cheque register, and donation requests among its background reports. Most agenda entries are listed as reports or motions without dollar amounts or outcomes specified in the agenda text.
- Planning and Land Use Development motion item: 86 Upper Evenings Path PDD Report to PLUD (Feb 3, Feb 15, Mar 3, 2022)
- Corporate Services background reports include invoices processed Feb 12 to Feb 25, invoices over $5,000, and cheque register for the same period
- Donation requests listed: Regatta Donation Request and The Rock Wildlife Rescue - Donation Request
- History House Museum - Borealis Claim #4 dated Feb 25, 2022
- Proclamations scheduled: World Lymphedema Day (March 6), Purple Day for Epilepsy (March 26), International Day of Happiness (March 20)
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CivicWeb vote table 10
5 yea
Craig Scott yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
CivicWeb vote table 12
5 yea
Craig Scott yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
CivicWeb vote table 14
5 yea
Craig Scott yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
CivicWeb vote table 5
5 yea
Craig Scott yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
CivicWeb vote table 7
5 yea
Craig Scott yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
a) There were none 9. New Business a) Mayor Scott Mayor Scott thanked Council and Staff for their work. He discussed the pandemic noting its hardship on people. Mayor congratulated Team Young…
5 yea
Craig Scott yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
adopt the Council Professional Development and Travel Policy
9 yea
Craig Scott yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Rhonda Manning (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
below RES-81-2022 Moved by Ralph Tapper,
6 yea
Craig Scott yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
Mon Feb 21, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay council to revisit deferred 1235 Torbay Road mixed-use application
Torbay's Regular Public Council meets Monday, February 21, 2022 at 6:30 PM, closed to the public due to COVID-19 but live streamed, with questions accepted by email. The agenda includes committee reports and motions from Planning and Land Use Development, Administration and Human Resources, Corporate Services, Economic Development and Tourism, Infrastructure and Public Works, and Recreation and Community Services. Correspondence covers a provincial regionalization report, a YBC Development Ltd. property development on North Pond Road, and a Come Home Year Celebration Grant. The meeting also includes proclamations for Violence Prevention Month and Allied Youth Week 2022.
- Planning and Land Use Development motions from the February 15, 2022 meeting, including the previously deferred Application C2021-085 at 1235 Torbay Road
- Corporate Services motions and background documents including invoices processed January 29 to February 11, 2022, invoices over $5,000, cheque register, and a tender award for History House Interpretative Design
- Correspondence: YBC Development Ltd. property development on North Pond Road (February 11, 2022)
- Correspondence: Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs circular on the Joint Working Group on Regionalization report and recommendations
- Proclamations: Violence Prevention Month (Violence Prevention Avalon East) and Allied Youth Week 2022
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CivicWeb vote table 10
7 yea
Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
CivicWeb vote table 12
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
CivicWeb vote table 5
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
CivicWeb vote table 7
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea
RES-71-2022 Moved by Mary Thorne-Gosse,
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
a) There were none 9. New Business a) Mayor Scott Mayor wished all those whose birthdays fall within the month of February a Happy Birthday. He congratulated Team Young on their recent NL Tankard win…
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea
below Corporate Services Committee Motions See motions below Donation History House Interpretive Design Tender Award Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the…
7 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
Mon Feb 7, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay council meets Feb 7; agenda includes committee reports and a resident letter on the Old Post Office
Torbay's Regular Public Council meets Monday, February 7, 2022 at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers, closed to the public due to COVID-19 and live streamed via the Civic Web Portal. The agenda covers adoption of prior minutes, committee reports from Planning and Land Use Development, Corporate Services, Infrastructure and Public Works, and others, plus correspondence and liaison updates. No specific decisions with dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text itself.
- Adoption of minutes from the January 24, 2022 Regular Public Council and February 2, 2022 Special Public Council meetings
- Planning and Land Use Development motion item #1: 1235 Torbay Road - Equipment Storage
- Correspondence from a resident regarding acquisition of the Old Post Office building (February 2, 2022)
- Corporate Services background items include invoices over $5000 and cheque register for Jan 15-28, 2022, and a 2021 BDO summary of services letter
- Proclamation request from Heritage NL for Heritage Day/Week
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
was put forward that Councillor Tapper was not in conflict. See motion below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below Councillor Tapper read a statement…
5 yea · 1 abstain · 1 nay
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper abstain · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby nay · Ward Gosse yea
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Feb 2, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Special Public Council
Torbay council holds special meeting on Bauline Line quarry application amid resident objections
Torbay's council held a special public meeting on February 2, 2022, to consider a quarry application on Bauline Line. The agenda includes correspondence from residents raising environmental, safety, and health concerns, and a Planning and Land Use Development report with motions and background documents including a 2021 appeal board ruling. The meeting was closed to in-person public attendance due to COVID-19, with live streaming and email questions accepted.
- Quarry application on Bauline Line, with resident correspondence citing concerns about blasting within 400-500m of homes, flooding, dust, and traffic
- Planning and Land Use Development motions report from January 19, 2022, and background documents including a December 2021 appeal board ruling
- Residents requested an environmental assessment, traffic study, and proof of public notice; mayor cited an appeal board ruling process
- Residents referenced a public park and graveyard near the proposed quarry site
- Next public council meeting scheduled for Monday, February 7, 2022, 6:30 p.m.
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
regarding the proposal to develop property at 454A Bauline Line (Back Land), in the area of the Middle Three Island Pond Mineral Working Area, for purpose of starting a quarry operation See motion…
4 nay · 3 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning nay · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) nay · Trina Appleby nay · Ward Gosse nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jan 24, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay council reviews 2022 budget and tax rate increase amid resident objections
Torbay's Regular Public Council meets January 24, 2022, to adopt prior meeting minutes and review committee reports. Council will consider the Town of Torbay 2022 Budget and 2022 Tax and Fee Structure, along with correspondence from residents opposing a proposed tax increase. Council will also review a quarry application on Bauline Line and a conflict-of-interest memo regarding an Eastern NL Regional Appeal Board decision. The meeting is closed to the public due to COVID-19 but will be live streamed.
- Town of Torbay 2022 Budget and 2022 Tax and Fee Structure under Corporate Services
- 16 resident correspondence items opposing a proposed tax/mill rate increase (January 18-20, 2022)
- Quarry application on Bauline Line by Paul Quigley; conflict-of-interest memo from CAO dated January 20, 2022
- Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs approval letter for road upgrade (January 11, 2022)
- Proclamations: Bell Let's Talk Day (January 26) and Eating Disorder Awareness Week (February 1-7)
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
RES-20-2022. This motion pertains to the conflict-of-interest vote taken for Councillor Appleby at the January 17, 2022, special public Council meeting as it pertains to the Eastern Newfoundland…
3 yea · 2 nay
Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) nay · Ward Gosse nay
in relation to wages for non-unionized staff was brought forward See motion below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below It was clarified this is part…
9 yea · 1 nay
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby nay · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jan 17, 2022 · 06:00 PM
Special Public Council
Torbay council must vote on quarry conflict and 454A Bauline Line quarry application
Torbay's Special Public Council meeting on January 17, 2022, deals with a December 14, 2021 Eastern Newfoundland Regional Appeal Board decision on Paul Quigley's quarry application at 454A Bauline Line. The Appeal Board ruled Council's June 17, 2020 refusal null and void and requires Council to vote on potential conflicts of Mayor Scott and Councillor Appleby under Section 209(1) of The Municipalities Act, then vote on the quarry application. Council already voted on Mayor Scott's potential conflict on December 15, 2021, with minutes to be ratified January 10, 2022; the CAO asks Council to vote on Councillor Appleby's potential conflict and the quarry application before January 26, 2022. The meeting is closed to the public due to COVID-19 but will be live streamed, with questions accepted by email at [email protected].
- Eastern Newfoundland Regional Appeal Board decision of December 14, 2021 ruled Council's June 17, 2020 refusal of the quarry application null and void
- Council must vote on potential conflict of Mayor Scott and Councillor Appleby under Section 209(1) of The Municipalities Act
- Council asked to vote on Councillor Appleby's potential conflict and the quarry application before January 26, 2022
- Quarry application by Paul Quigley at 454A Bauline Line; site zoned Rural, mineral working is a discretionary use
- Next Public Council Meeting scheduled Monday, January 24, 2022, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Torbay Town Hall
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below Monetary interest based on legislation - possible increase/decrease property values is questionable Both…
4 nay · 2 yea
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse nay · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning nay · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) nay · Ward Gosse nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jan 10, 2022 · 06:30 PM
Regular Public Council
Torbay council meets Jan 10 with 2022 budget, quarry appeal, and road projects on agenda
Torbay's Regular Public Council meets Monday, January 10, 2022 at 6:30 PM, closed to the public due to COVID-19 but live streamed. Council will adopt the agenda and December 13, 2021 minutes, receive committee reports, and consider motions from Planning and Land Use Development, Corporate Services, and other committees. Items include a Conflict Quarry appeal memo, a funding agreement for MYCW2020-2023, and 2022 budget correspondence from residents. The agenda is largely a list of reports and attachments; specific decisions are not stated in the agenda text.
- Conflict Quarry Appeal memo dated January 7, 2022 (PLUD)
- Motion to confirm funding agreement MYCW2020-2023 with Department of Transportation & Infrastructure
- Dunphy's Lane 3 mixed-use zone application (MV2021-006 / C2021-039)
- 1583 Torbay Road / 17 Whittys Lane application (S2021-026)
- Sidewalk tractor award letter to Saunders Equipment; sidewalk construction and engineering cost estimates
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Council Chambers
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
below. Mayor returned to the Council Meeting at 6:42 p.m., and resumed as Chair Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - January 3, 2021 Budget 2022 Councillor Tapper left the Council Chambers at…
11 yea · 1 nay
Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) nay · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.