Prince Edward Island, Canada
 Where The Sun Rises & The Tides Meet Minutes & Notices Present: Bonnie MacDonald, Paul Cheverie, Garry MacDonald, Rusty Elliott, Sheila Eastman, Bradley MacDonald Sheila Eastman opened the meeting at 7:05 P.M. Sheila Eastman was talking to Waldron Leard and he said he'll be getting it all together soon. Rusty Elliott approved the agenda. Minutes of March 9, 2010 were viewed be those present Rusty Elliott moved approval of the March 9, 2010 minutes as presented Paul Cheverie seconded. Carried. Old business: Another meeting was held on March 27, 2010 by the E.K. steering committee. The school has to go to Commlmity Centre and they'll get the money, also the right of way and government will demolish it. Community Centre hoping to get word this week. Sheila Eastman thanked Paul Cheverie for chairing the annual meeling. Rusty Elliott offered to redo the posts of the north & south side signs. The March 17, 2010 special meeting minutes were viewed by lhe council members.Sheila Eastman reported the Michael Jacklyn had another job. Glen Bruce and Vaughan
Robertson were hired. Sheila Eastman spoke to Dr.Giverson and she suggested that Canadian Management people Megan and Dana, to ldentify the type of mosquitos., Dr. Givcrson believes they could be cat tail mosquito and they arc not treatahle. Richard MacGregor is looking for a safety kit for the program, also they have an electric motor but would like a 6-9 HP motor. Thcre is lots of larve below Elliotts. Also looking for gas for the second vehicle. It was asked if a permit is needed for the boat. Richard MacGregor and Colleen MacGregor are looking for a raise. One member left the room due to conflict. Rusty Elliott motioned Richard MacGregor increase by .50 and Colleen MacGregor increase by .25. Garry MacDonald seconded. Paul Cheverie taking over as Fly Program coordinator. It was suggested that we do something for Charles Stewart for all his years serving the Council at the Fire Department meeting. Sheila Eastman read a letter from the Giant Yard Sale requesting support for hosting the event and it would be for advertising. Bonnie MacDonald motioned $300.00 for this event. Paul Cheverie seconded. Carried. P.E.I. Green Energy to be discussed and Sheila Eastman said that anyone involved with this is a conflict of interest and cannot attend thus part of the meeting. Sheila Eastman said they are still looking for a letter of support. They can have a meeting if they want but councial has the final say. One council member left the meeting due to conflict. Bradley MacDonald motioned the Council stand behind the Community vote on February 9, 2010 and no letter of support be written. Paul Cheverie seconded. Carried. Rusty moved that nothing be done on the windmills until we have our own set of windmill by-laws. Bradley MacDonald seconded. carried. Rusty Elliott suggested June, July and August meetings to be on Wednesday for the summer. Meetin ajourned at 8:05 p.m. Kay Sweeney Administrator Sheila Eastman stated having a call from the P.E.I. Energy Corporation looking for a letter of support again after saying the deadline was February 12, 2010 which is here and gone also looking for 500 people at a meeting. Council said to reply to them and way we had our meeting and the answer has been told by the residents. Rusty Elliott mentioned a two tier permit fee for non-residents. To check with Alfie to see if it can be done. Council to leave the tax rate at .17 per 100 also the amounts to remain the same for Fire- .08 Fly .06 Council .03. Sheila Eastman said that Richard and Colleen MacGregor are coming back this year for the fly program. Also Michael Jacklyn is to get back to Sheila Eastman. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M. Kay Sweeney Administrator Present: Bonnie MacDonald, Rusty Elliott, Sheila Eastman, Lindsay Rose, Anne McPhee, Paul Cheverie Sheila Eastman opened the meeting at 7:l0 P.M. Sheila Eastman added Cap Site to new business on the agenda. Rusty Elliott approved it Bradley MacDonald motioned approval of the February 9, 2010 minutes as presented. Clint Ching seconded Old Business: Re; school, Sheila Eastman read a letter from Foster Miller lookIng for a proposal for what usea we intend for the school. She also stated that windmills had submitted their proposal and no word as yet. Sheila Eastman said that she win not be here for the annual meeting and Paul Cheverie will chair the meeting. Sheila Eastman reported that the Ski club did get their machine. Souris gave $1,000.00 for five years. Clint Ching motioned to give the Souris Striders Ski Trails $1,000.00 Paul Cheverie seconded Motion carried. It was stated that we will look at it again next year. Sheila Eastman read a letter from the French school requesting $250.00 for the breakfast program to the end of 2010 school year. It was stated that this school is federally funded. Rusty motioned to give them $100.00 Motion died on the floor. Sheila read a letter from Ted McNally of the emergency services. This is handled by the fire dept. Sheila Eastman read letter from Eastern Kings Cap Site. They receive approximately $4,000.00 per year from government, they hire two students for the summer, in need of paper now, February they had 30 walk-ins, seniors use it. Cheryl Coffin works from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. two days per/wk. They are asking for $3,000.00 to cover their costs. Rusty Elliott motioned to give the E.K. Cap Site $3,000.00 Bonnie MacDonald seconded Motion carried. Sheila Eastman told of the Fire Dept having their hot dinner on September 11, 2010. The response was yes for council to attend. Windmills by-laws have to be redone. An outdoor rink for the area was mentioned and would there be money available. Annuat meetng Is March 23, 2010. Garry MacDonald mentioned a possible future project for council would be to bring the former Elmira Hall up to the railway area for plays. Clint Ching stated that the north and south side posts have to be replaced before summer. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Kay Sweeney Administrator Present: Bonnie MacDonald, Rusty Elliott, Sheila Eastman, Lindsay Rose, Anne McPhee, Paul Cheverie, Bonnie MacDonald Sheila Eastman opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. Sheila opened the meeting by reading the proposal for the Eastern Kings Consolidated School. The steering committee group reported meeting three times and checking with residents in the community for their opinions and the consensus was for the council to purchase it and to tear the building down. It was questioned if the gym could be saved and used. Lindsay Rose motioned the recommendation of steering committee to go to the council Anne McPhee seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M. Second part of the meeting was the windmills and Sheila Eastman reported being approached by PEl Green Energy on January 26, 2010 wanting an answer by February 12, 2010 and she asked to get the consensus of this meeting and the response was by a YES or NO vote on paper. She stated the standard results is 50% plus 1. The question to vote on: Is the Community of Eastern Kings in favour of further windmill development in the area? Arian of PEl Green Energy and reps declined to be here tonight because they can't give specifics now. They are proposing 28 windmills -70 KW -Nordic brand with 15 between the north & south side of the Trauntum Rd, 8 in Campbell's Cove, and 5 on the East side of the Elmira Rd. The council would receive $50,000.00 per year. The Lines are the main concern, this would be 69- 138 kilinots. The results of the vote was 45 Yes and 61 No. Meeting adjourned The council now met for the regular monthly meeting. Sheila Eastman opened the meeting and the minutes of the December 7, 2009 meeting were read by those present. Paul motioned approval of the minutes as presented Rusty seconded. Motion Carried. The Annual meeting to be March 23, 2010 at 7:00 P .M. Storm date March 24, 2010 with the fly meeting to follow. Applications for summer jobs for youth for the fly program to be applied for and also for the Friends of Elmira. Grooming machine for the ski trails was mentioned and left to the next meeting. Bonnie MacDonald said that the liability insurance is a real good policy with Cooke's as it covers both the D&O and E&O. Kay Sweeney Administrator Present: Bonnie MacDonald, Rusty Elliott, Garry MacDonald, Sheila Eastman, Clint Ching, Paul Cheverie, Charlie MacDonald and Ronnie Campbell. Sheila Eastman opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. Charlie MacDonald, President of the Fire Dept, Ronnie Campbell, Director of the Fire Dept. Charlie read a letter of thanks for the assistance of funding towards the generator - Council - $7,708.00, $23,120.00 - Island Community Fund, purchased at Kings Auto. Paul Cheverie approval of the minutes of November 17, 2009 as presented, Rusty Elliott seconded. Fly Program to be discussed in January. Bonnie MacDonald and Sheila Eastman went to Kinkora for the Municipal orientation 340 kIn both ways at .40 kIn. Clint Ching motioned any travel to be at .40km Garry MacDonald seconded. Three judges needed for Christmas decorating contest on December 19, 2009 storm date December 20th from 6:00 to 9:00 P .M. Sheila to check with the ones that did it last year. Basin Head Watershed meeting, Sheila Eastman reported 30 people at the meeting and formed a steering committee. Consolidated School steering committee met on Tuesday and the consensus was to let the building go. Garry e-mailed Allen Campbell but no reply. Suggested to hire a person to do a community profile. Bonnie MacDonald reviewed the Kinkora meeting and there is money available to communities. It was decided to meet January 9, 2009 at 1:00P.M. at Sheila Eastman's house to go over figures for 2009. Paul moved adjournment at 8:15 P.M. Kay Sweeney Administrator
Present: Charles Stewart, David Stewart, Eddie Ching, Bradley MacDonald, Clint Ching, Paul Cheverie, Sheila Eastman, Valerie Flannery, Lynn Morrow. Paul called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. Lynn made a presentation and updated the council on the Elmira railway stating the trolley shed being donated by Kensington and Museum & Heritage will look after the material and site preperation. Valerie talked with Tim Mossey regarding transporting the Caboose. Valerie said the Tuna Cup Challenge is coming in September 9-11,2009, Friends of Elmira is hosting the Tuna Cup Challenge and is requesting a donation, Provincial Government portion is about 2,000.00 and Friends of Elmira is expecting 1500.00 from them. Fred Cheverie said the streams is doing well and very busy. Paul to call Wayne McQuarrrie regarding the windmills. Paul said to check on the payroll records back to Danny. Clint made a motion to accept the minutes of July 21, 2009 as presented. David seconded Carried Tuna Cup request discussed. Eddie motioned to give them 2,000.00 David seconded Carried with one exemption. Lynn's proposal - Sheila motioned to supply labour for the shed in Elmira when needed - approximately $6100.00 Eddie seconded. Carried. David mentioned the Fly program to end August 28, 2009 , all agreed. Kay Sweeney Administrator Present: David Stewart, Eddie Ching, Bradley MacDonald, Clint Ching, Paul Cheverie, Sheila Eastman. Paul opened the meeting at 7:05 P.M. Eddie & Paul did go to one meeting regarding the Eastern Kings Consolidated School and Paul went to a second meeting and it's been put on hold for now as government hasn't gotten all the facts yet. Richard and Colleen were both paid the vacation pay from 2006 and Colleen for an additional two years. Paul reported Danny calling regarding the vacation pay. Kyle Gallant was hired to work on the streams. Sheila reported the Sandstone Rest gift is being worked on. Windmills are taxable and we are getting $40,000.00 on their assessment. East Point lighthouse is looking for the money for the student they hired. It will be for 8 weeks at minimum wage 8.20/ hr plus vac pay plus company portion. Sheila reported talking to Joe O'Keefe and we got the EDA money for a student. Joe didn't want to put it through Council because it would set a precedence and it was for 6 weeks for working from East Lake to Percy's Brook and wants it go through Wildlife. Sheila motioned to put the funding through wildlife. David seconded. Motion carried. Wildlife is having trouble with a chain saw and David checked with Richard and we will let them use council's chain saw. Two magnets are presently broke down. Sheila motioned Clint to set up a machine for display. David seconded. Motion carried. Bradley motioned to accept the June 10, 2009 minutes Sheila seconded. Motion carried. Money is available for municipalities contact is Darlene Rodiques. Paul to check with Wayne McQuarrie regarding windmills past assessment amount. Alfie to get members e-mail and will send permits after approved to each member. Road signs were painted by David. The municipalities act is being changed after the November 3, 2009 election. Sheila motioned to give the Souris exhibition $100.00 Eddie seconded. Motion carried. Bradley moved adjournment @ 8:00 P.M. Kay Sweeney Administrator COUNCIL MEETING - May 12, 2009 Present: Charles and David Stewart, Paul Cheverie, Sheila Eastman, Eddie and Clint Ching, Bradley MacDonald Paul opened the meeting at 7 :20 P.M. Paul read an invitation from the DARE Program inviting a representative from the council to their graduation on May 21, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. The residents interested in the mosquito magnet to be contacted to give them details to purchase them. David reported that Wally Leard is doing the web site over. Kay read a thank you from Eastern Kings Consolidated School for the donation to their Breakfast program. Gerald & Gen MacLean's drive way was mentioned and discussed. It was decided that we should have a lawyer to review the decisions that have been made and seek some advise from them. We don't have a lawyer at present and Kay to contact some regarding this. Eddie suggested Karen MacLeod as one. Windmill money not received as yet. Paul to call P.E.l. Energy to check on this. Sheila to call Kevin Campbell regarding the MacLean land. Eddie reported the sign on the South side is up and the North side one needs repairs. David reported that Richard and Colleen said there is lots of larvae in Munns Rd. and they are requesting a small outboard motor and battery for the one they have now. No word on any new windmills. Kay to check in the minutes for vacation pay for the Fly Program workers. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M. Kay Sweeney Administrator COUNCIL MEETING - April 14,2009 Present: Paul Cheverie, David Stewart, Charles Stewart. Sheila Eastman, Eddie Ching, Clint Ching, Anne Harris, Nova MacIsaac Paul opened the meeting at 7:05 P.M. Anne Harris spoke on behalf of the Giant Yard Sale. Nova MacIsaac, co-ordinator, of the yard sale gave a presentation and the results of the 2008 Giant Yard Sale, reporting that $2005.00 was donated to the Harborview. The dates of this year is June 6 & 7th. Kay read a letter from the Eastern Kings Consolidated School, requesting a donation in support of the school breakfast program. David motioned to give the Giant Yard Sale $500.00. Eddie seconded Motion carried Sheila motioned to rebate $100.00 to each mosquito magnet purchase. David seconded. Motion carried. A notice to be put in the church bulletins for the mosquito magnets and the rebate. The Fly Program started April 6, 2009. Rebates on the tax levy for the fly program and the fire dept. was discussed. Kay read a letter written by Bradley MacDonald regarding the school closure for support on behalf of the community council. All members agreed for the letter to be sent. Kay reported receiving a bill for a web site. This was an update for Wally Leard and is ok to pay. Meeting adjourned at 7: 50 P.M. Kay Sweeney Administrator COUNCIL MEETING - March 17, 2009 Present: David Stewart, Eddie Ching, Clint Ching, Bradley MacDonald, Sheila Eastman David called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. Members read the minutes of the February 9, 2009 meeting. Bat houses - David talked to Freddie Cheverie and they are thinking about it again but it won't be this year. He told Freddie to let him know if they are to do them again. DARE program Kay reported that we haven't given to it for the past few years. Bradley motioned to give DARE program $100.00 Eddied seconded Motion carried Mosquito magnet are now $500.00. Sheila motioned approval of the February 9, 2009 minutes. Clint seconded Motion carried Sheila said she has gotten a lot of calls on the Fly program This was discussed David asked if we should buy the magnet machines for mosquitos. Sheila moved to purchase the 25 machines. Bradley seconded. Motion carried. It was stated to sell the machines to Community residents only. Budget discussed Rebates to go on next agenda. Bradley motioned to lower the tax rate to .17/$100.00 Clint seconded Motioned carried Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P.M. Kay Sweeney Administrator David Stewart opened the meeting at 7:05 P.M. Members read the minutes of January 18, 2009 meeting. Clint and David are still checking on prices for the mosquito magnets, reporting that the mosquito magnet is $575.00 and the guardian is $299.00. Bat houses are to be looked into. The public fly meeting will be Thursday, February 26,2009 -7:00 P.M. at the community centre. Sheila said to list the winners of the Christmas light contest on the fly notice. Sheila motioned the approval of the minutes as presented for the January 18, 2009 meeting. Eddie seconded Motion carried. David read a letter from DARE - the RCMP work with the schools and the cost of the course for the students is $500.00 for 10 weeks. A decision to be decided at the next meeting. David also had a form for Flag Day, February 15, 2009, to order pins, tattoos, and book marks. The application was faxed in after the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M. Kay Sweeney Administrator Topic: Fly control Site: Eastern Kings Rec Centre Februrary 26, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. Paul opened the meeting at 7:45 P.M. Prior to the meeting, there were two presentations. Basin Head Water Shed representatives present to give presentation. Dellie Keen, Donna Campbell Dixon, Bob Thompson, and Sarah Ethel. Dellie Keen made the presentation explaining that in 1999 Basin Head was designated a proceeded area and 2005 it was designated a Marine Protected Area. The advisory board is made up of many organizations. She explained that the Irish Moss here and not anywhere else in the world. The green crab is increasing. A water shed plan should be developed for this area, there was one drafted in 2004 and want to revise it now. A co-ordinator would have to be hired and would like to see someone from this area. Funding is an issue for a co-ordinator. The presentation was finished at 7:40 P.M. Billy Harris, Director for the Eastern Kings Fire Dept, was here to request funding to purchase dress uniforms for the Dept. as they never had full dress uniforms and were founded in 1966. There is a company in Halifax with a price of $350.00 each x 25 -$8750.00 plus $450.00 for emblems at a total cost of $9,200.00. The Souris Fire Dept is very satisfied with theirs. Billy left at 7:45 P.M. Paul opened the regular meeting at this time. Council members read the minutes. Clint and David are getting prices on the magnets. Bradley motioned to accept the minutes as presented and Eddie seconded. Funding for the Fire Dept. for uniforms - It was asked if they are looking for 100% funding. Sheila motioned to give the Fire Dept. $10,000.00 Bradley seconded Two abstained. Will discuss for the public fly meeting at the February meeting. The annual meeting will be March 24th. and storm date March 25th. It was questioned if there would be funding for workers for the fly program. This will be checked on the web site. Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Kay Sweeney 1 - Edgar & Lynn Ann Dixon Honourable Mention - Michael & Mary MacDonald Paul opened the meeting at 7:10 P.M. Paul contacted Peter Llewelyn and he is to send him a copy of his application of infrastructure. Paul reported speaking to Marguarite Arsenault and she said they can apply for funding through the gas tax department. Clint motioned to sign the letter of support for the application for funding. Eddie seconded Motion carried. The signs have been corrected at the Glen Rd. and Trauntum Rd. David motioned to adopt the minutes of the August 12th. meeting. Sheila seconded. Sheila read a letter from Bob Dixon requesting a letter for filling the dump with debris to fill the hole as he only has verbal consent. The fly program finishes the end of this week September 12, 2008 Paul read a letter from the Eastern Kings Exibition requesting funding. Sheila motioned to send them $100.00 David seconded Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. Kay Sweeney |
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