Torbay public meetings in 2021

26 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 15, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Town of Torbay Draft 2022 Budget Presentation

Torbay presents draft 2022 budget with $7.45M water treatment plant and $1.93M sidewalks

The Town of Torbay Council is presenting its Draft 2022 Budget at a public meeting on December 15, 2021, followed by a question and answer session. The presentation outlines 2022 initiatives including water treatment, sidewalk construction, stormwater management, and road improvements, along with projected costs and funding sources. Residents were surveyed on priorities, with sidewalks, water quality and supply, and road improvements cited as top concerns. No budget adoption vote is listed on the agenda.

Water Treatment Plant: $7,450,000 total, with $950,000 for Phase 1 pilot testing and design and $3,000,000 for Phase 2 construction in 2022
Sidewalk construction: $1,930,600 project cost, with $1,287,100 from ICIP funding and $643,500 municipal share
Road improvements: $1,836,900 for thirteen streets, with $918,450 from Multi-Year Capital Works funding and $918,450 municipal share
Stormwater management: $1,299,300 projected 2022 costs, including The Gully ($578,300), Whiteway's Pond ($126,800), and Island Brook Pond ($594,200)
New borrowings proposed: $316,700 and $1,000,000 for water treatment plant phases, $643,500 for sidewalks, and $918,450 for road improvements

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Council Chambers

Agenda (official) · cached copy

Mon Dec 13, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council to hear Marine Ingredients plant presentation, review committee reports

Torbay's Regular Public Council meets Monday, December 13, 2021, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes adoption of the November 29, 2021 minutes, a presentation on a Marine Ingredients Plant, correspondence including a North East Avalon Foodbank request for assistance and a Torbay Public Library request for continued support, and reports from council committees. Council will also note upcoming meetings on the draft 2022 Budget on December 15 and December 20, 2021.

Presentation on Marine Ingredients Plant
Correspondence: Chislett Whitten Law - North East Avalon Foodbank request for assistance
Correspondence: Torbay Public Library thank you and request for continued support
Correspondence: The Rock Wildlife Rescue donation request
Planning and Land Use Development motions report from December 9, 2021 meeting

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Council Chambers

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

RES-177-2020 For Against Abstained Craig Scott x Mary Thorne-Gosse (

5 yea · 1 nay

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby nay · Ward Gosse (Moved By) yea

below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below  Variance was questioned as it relates to the property before subdivided  The Director provided…

8 yea · 1 nay

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby nay · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea

The other 6 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Nov 29, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council to weigh 180-lot subdivision at 128 North Pond Road

Torbay's Regular Public Council meets Monday, November 29, 2021, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers to adopt prior minutes and receive committee reports. Planning and Land Use Development motions include a 180-serviced-lot proposal at 128 North Pond Road, rear yard backfill at 430 Bauline Line, and Bernice Drive amendments. Council will also receive correspondence on a proposed Marine Ingredients bio-processing plant and a resident letter on public transit, plus a COVID-19 vaccination policy memo.

Motion Item #4: 128 North Pond Road — 180 serviced lots (PDD report to PLUD and Committee of the Whole)
Motion Item #2: 430 Bauline Line — rear yard backfill
Motion Item #3: Bernice Drive amendments — MP4 and DR8 2020 for adoption
Motion Item #1: Upper Evening's Path 79, file BR2021-013
Correspondence: residents' letters on Marine Ingredients/Bio-Processing Plant proposal and on public transit; COVID-19 Vaccination Policy memo dated November 25, 2021

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Council Chambers

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Council discussed the below  As it relates to the Tax Collection Policy and the Director deciding appropriate course of action on a case by case basis, it was questioned if there should be a more…

9 yea · 1 nay

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Trina Appleby nay · Ward Gosse yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea

The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Nov 15, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council to review 14-unit residential development at 7 Darryl Pye Drive

Torbay's Regular Public Council meets Monday, November 15, 2021, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. Council will adopt the November 1 minutes and receive committee reports 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. Planning items include a 14-unit residential development at 7 Darryl Pye Drive and a matter at 51 North Pond Road. A Memorandum of Understanding signing for the Mannion Project with NLIC is also listed as a presentation.

Planning and Land Use Development motions report from November 10, 2021, including a 14-unit residential development at 7 Darryl Pye Drive (C2021-025)
Motion item on 51 North Pond Road from the November 10 PLUD meeting
Mannion Project / Memorandum of Understanding signing with NLIC
Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB) 2022 Budget Services and Fee Structure correspondence
Corporate Services items including Cheque Register Oct 23 to Nov 5, Invoices Processed Oct 23 to Nov 5, Residential Tax Deferral Policy, and Tax Collection Policy

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Council Chambers

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below  Vendor - Stewart McKelvey-Kennedy's Brook Phase 1 The Director clarified the timeline. It was noted that…

7 yea · 1 nay

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse nay · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea

below RES-371-2021 Moved by Mary Thorne-Gosse,

7 yea · 2 nay

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby nay · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse nay · Ward Gosse yea

below RES-376-2021 Moved by Tony Pollard,

7 yea · 1 nay

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse nay · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea

The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Nov 1, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council to review planning motions, snow guard costs, and committee reports

Torbay's Regular Public Council meets November 1, 2021, to adopt its agenda and October 18 minutes, then work through committee reports. Planning and Land Use Development brings motions on Kennedy's Brook Phase 1, a proposed fence at 10 Russworthy Place, and a Town of Paradise SJURRP item. Corporate Services covers the cheque register, snow guards and anchors cost estimates, and recreation workstations.

Planning motions: Kennedy's Brook Phase 1 amending agreement; proposed fence at 10 Russworthy Place; Town of Paradise SJURRP 07-2020
Corporate Services: snow guards and anchors cost estimates, recreation workstations, Superior Office Interiors price proposal
Cheque register and invoices processed for Oct 8 to Oct 22
Proclamations: World Town Planning Day (Nov 8) and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (Nov 25–Dec 10)
Correspondence: MAA 2022 assessment service fee; business registration and payment for community events

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Council Chambers

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (15 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 (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea

CivicWeb vote table 12

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 27

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea

CivicWeb vote table 28

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

CivicWeb vote table 29

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

CivicWeb vote table 30

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea

CivicWeb vote table 31

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 32

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea

CivicWeb vote table 5

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

CivicWeb vote table 7

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse (Seconded By) yea

a) There were none 9. New Business a) Mayor Scott Mayor thanked the Torbay Volunteer Fire Department for their Pumpkin Patrol to ensure everyone was safe. Thank you to Council and staff. This past…

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

below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below  Snow guards - necessity and quote process  Office space/work stations for staff at the Common  2021…

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea

below Before question was called and a vote held on the project Council discussed the below  The Director provided an update on the project and timelines After discussion question was called and a…

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 RES-357-2021 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

below RES-362-2021 Moved by Rhonda Manning,

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea

Mon Oct 18, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Council adopts minutes for new term and reviews water issues petition

This meeting marks the second regular session of the newly sworn-in 2021-2025 Town Council. The primary actions involve adopting the minutes from the October 4 transition meetings, where the outgoing council awarded a snow removal contract and the incoming council confirmed Deputy Mayor Mary Thorne-Gosse. Additionally, the agenda includes correspondence regarding resident petitions on Torbay water issues and letters concerning Eagle Nest Ridge.

Adoption of minutes from the final meeting of the 2017-2021 Council, which included awarding Tender TOR-2021-000 to Saunders Equipment Ltd. for $198,942.95 + HST.
Adoption of minutes from the first meeting of the 2021-2025 Council, confirming Mary Thorne-Gosse as Deputy Mayor.
Review of a citizen letter and signatures regarding Eagle Nest Ridge and Scenic View Ridge.
Review of resident correspondence and a petition regarding Torbay Water Issues.
Proclamations for Small Business Week and Year of the Garden 2022.

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Council Chambers

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CivicWeb vote table 12

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

CivicWeb vote table 14

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

CivicWeb vote table 5

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse yea

CivicWeb vote table 7

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

CivicWeb vote table 9

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Rhonda Manning (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse yea

a) There were none 9. New Business a) Mayor Scott Mayor thanked Council for being cooperative and working together to get committees in place. He congratulated the Holy Trinity High School Senior…

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 RES-344-2021 Moved by Ralph Tapper,

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea

below for the position of Urban Director There were no nominations for the position of Avalon Director RES-340-2021 Moved by Tony Pollard,

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse yea

below for the position of Urban Director. There were no nominations for the position of Avalon Director

8 yea

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper yea · Ralph Tapper (Seconded By) yea · Rhonda Manning (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Ward Gosse yea

Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 07:30 PM

Swearing In of 2021-25 Town Council & 1st Regular Public Council

Torbay swears in new 2021-25 council and confirms deputy mayor

This meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on the swearing-in of the newly elected 2021-2025 Town Council. The body will confirm the Deputy Mayor and allow each councillor to make introductory remarks. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for this session.

Swearing in of the new 2021-2025 Town Council
Confirmation of the Deputy Mayor
Introductory remarks by Mayor Craig Scott and six councillors

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Council Chambers

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

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 (Moved By) yea · Ward Gosse yea

below Mayor resumed as Chair at 8:00 p

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Ralph Tapper (Moved By) yea · Rhonda Manning yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Ward Gosse yea

below. Mayor resumed as Chair at 8:00 p.m

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

Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council - 04 Oct 2021 (Final Meeting of the 2017-21 Town Council)

Council approves land sale to Bourne's Holdings for Kennedy's Brook Phase One

This is the final meeting of the 2017-2021 Town Council, held via livestream only due to COVID-19 restrictions. The agenda includes adopting minutes from September 20, 2021, and reviewing Administration and Finance reports. Following this meeting, the new 2021-2025 Town Council will be sworn in at a separate session.

Adoption of Public Council Meeting Minutes dated September 20, 2021
Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week
Review of Administration and Finance Committee Motion Report
Swearing In and first meeting of the 2021-2025 Town Council scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

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Council Chambers

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CivicWeb vote table 10

7 yea

Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

CivicWeb vote table 5

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant (Seconded By) yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

CivicWeb vote table 7

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

The committee recommended awarding of Tender Number TOR-2021-000 - Purchase of One (1) new 2020/2021 Sidewalk Snow Removal Multi-Purpose Unit

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

The committee recommended awarding of Tender Number TOR-2021-000 - Purchase of One (1) new 2020/2021 Sidewalk Snow Removal Multi-Purpose Unit RES-338-2021 Moved by Tony Pollard,

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby (Seconded By) yea

Mon Sep 20, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Council votes to lease Jack Byrne Arena to regional board

Torbay Council is set to vote on a new lease agreement for the Jack Byrne Regional Sports and Entertainment Centre, transferring it to the North East Avalon Arena Regional Board. The agenda also includes committee recommendations regarding several land use applications, including a cell tower proposal at 81 Camp Carey Road and a micro-brewery conversion at 15 Spray Lane.

Lease agreement for Jack Byrne Arena (7 Kennedy Brook Drive) with North East Avalon Arena Regional Board Inc.
Recommendation to refuse Bell Mobility's application for a 30-meter cell tower at 81 Camp Carey Road due to resident opposition
Planning committee recommendation regarding the conversion of 15 Spray Lane into a micro-brewery, tap room, and gift shop
Referral of application C2021-085 for an equipment storage yard at 1235 Torbay Road pending further review
Proclamations for Sexual Violence Awareness Week, National Seniors' Day, and National Truth and Reconciliation Day

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Council Chambers

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 6 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

# 3 to add that the Town will take proceeds from the sale of land to put privacy fence for the neighbouring resident on the Town property

6 nay · 1 yea

Craig Scott nay · Geoff Gallant (Moved By) yea · Justin Martin nay · Mary Thorne-Gosse nay · Peggy Roche (Seconded By) nay · Tony Pollard nay · Trina Appleby nay

#'s 2 and 3, provided that Ministerial approval is granted, that Bourne's Holdings Limited provide the Town of Torbay with land, commonly known as 'the meadow' and/or in combination with cash, to…

6 yea · 1 nay

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby nay

#1 To rescind RES-94-2021 as it pertains to the addendum to the Kennedy’s Brook Phase One subdivision agreement See motion below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council…

7 yea · 7 nay

Craig Scott yea · Craig Scott nay · Geoff Gallant nay · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) nay · Mary Thorne-Gosse nay · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Peggy Roche (Seconded By) nay · Tony Pollard yea · Tony Pollard nay · Trina Appleby yea · Trina Appleby nay

6 yea · 1 nay

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby nay

#2 to change the size of land, as per attached map; that the Town retain enough square footage and access to put in trail, excluding the Town owned drainage easement. This can help developer move…

6 yea · 1 nay

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant (Moved By) yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby nay

RES-278-2021 Moved by Justin Martin,

6 yea · 2 nay

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Geoff Gallant nay · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Trina Appleby nay

The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Council to vote on microbrewery, cell tower, and residential development applications

The Town of Torbay Council will review motions from the Planning and Land Use Development Committee regarding several discretionary use applications. Key items include a proposed microbrewery at 15 Spray Lane, a 30-metre cell tower at 81 Camp Carey Road, and a 14-unit residential development at 7 Darryl Pye Drive. The agenda also includes reports on the Jack Byrne Regional Sports and Entertainment Centre lease and financial updates.

Discretionary use application for a microbrewery at 15 Spray Lane (C2021-078)
Discretionary use application for a 30-metre cell tower at 81 Camp Carey Road
Residential development proposal for 14 units at 7 Darryl Pye Drive (C2021-025)
Revised JBR Lease Agreement report from the Committee of the Whole
Municipal Plan amendment referral for 134-150 Doran's Lane

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Council Chambers

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

9. New Business a) Mayor Scott  Congratulations to those who have put their name forward in the upcoming Municipal election. It's good to see new people stepping forward for Council and wanting to…

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant (Seconded By) yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

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7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

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7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

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7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

Report and standard conditions for commercial development in Torbay and the Torbay Development Regulations

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

Report and standard conditions for commercial development in Torbay and the Torbay Development Regulations For Against Abstained Craig Scott x Trina Appleby x Geoff Gallant x Justin Martin (Moved By)…

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

at the upcoming public meeting of Council recommending that the Town apply for a Crown Land License to Occupy in an area on Torbay Beach just east of Lower Street and The Battery for purpose of…

14 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby (Seconded By) yea · Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby (Moved By) yea

regarding Cell Phone Tower due to current employment status with Bell Canada Mayor Scott left the Public Council Cambers at 7:40 p.m At this time Deputy Mayor Appleby took the Chair for the Public…

14 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

tabled below New Fire Department Annex Renovation Project (Old Depot) Project was awarded to SEA Contracting; work is expected to start the second week of September and is expected to take 6-8 weeks…

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

Mon Aug 23, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Council reviews storm water management letter and gas tax amendment

The Town of Torbay Council is scheduled to review correspondence regarding storm water management and a proposed gas tax amendment. The agenda includes reports from the Planning, Finance, and Infrastructure committees, along with updates on the Great Pond Watershed. A proclamation for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is also listed.

Letter to Council Re: Storm Water Management
Gas Tax Amendment
Great Pond Watershed Council Meeting update
Updates to Consultant Procurement Policy
Proclamation for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month September 2021

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Council Chambers

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Mon Aug 9, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council meets Aug 9, 2021; agenda includes a Spray Lane petition and North Pond Road speed bumps

The Torbay Regular Public Council is scheduled to meet Monday, August 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM, closed to the public due to COVID-19 and live streamed online. The agenda includes correspondence on a petition about 15 Spray Lane, speed bumps on North Pond Road, and building climate resilience, plus committee reports on planning, finance, and infrastructure. The attached minutes are from the July 28, 2021 meeting, where council approved mobile vending and outdoor market rules and rezoned 9 Tapper Place and 6 Kinsmen Place to Recreation Open Space.

Petition regarding 15 Spray Lane discretionary use
Correspondence on speed bumps on North Pond Road
Correspondence on building climate resilience
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Proclamation 2021
July 28, 2021 minutes: rezoned 9 Tapper Place and 6 Kinsmen Place from Residential to Recreation Open Space

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Council Chambers

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Wed Jul 28, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council meets July 28 with committee reports and a streets project on the agenda

Torbay's Regular Public Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda lists adoption of the agenda and the July 13, 2021 minutes, committee reports from Planning and Land Use Development, Administration and Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Infrastructure and Public Works, and Recreation and Community Services, plus liaison committee updates. No proclamations, presentations, or correspondence are listed. The next public council meeting is set for August 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

Adoption of the July 13, 2021 Public Council Meeting minutes
Planning and Land Use Development motions report from the July 20, 2021 meeting
Administration and Finance motion report for the July 26, 2021 Council meeting
Project 2021-012 Torbay Streets 2021 and Gas Tax Expenditures Coverage motion from the Infrastructure and Public Works Committee
Economic Development and Tourism motions report from July 22, 2021

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Tue Jul 13, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Council approves road upgrades and defers regional plan objection

The Torbay Council is scheduled to review correspondence regarding capital investment approvals for road upgrades on Reddy Drive and Country Drive. The agenda also includes reports from various committees, including Planning and Land Use Development, which previously addressed development applications at Motion Lane and North Pond Road. Additionally, the council will review financial reports and committee minutes from recent meetings.

Capital Investment Plan approval for road upgrades on Reddy Drive and Country Drive
Correspondence regarding concerns about property and approved development at 3/3A Motion Lane
Review of Planning and Land Use Development reports, including motions from July 7, 2021
Administration and Finance reports including income and expense updates
Lobby and Gymnasium Acoustics tender submission analysis

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Mon Jun 28, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council to vote on calling tender for Torbay Road sidewalk construction (Phase 1)

Torbay's Regular Public Council meets Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6:30 PM to adopt its agenda and the June 14, 2021 minutes, hear committee reports, and consider a request for approval to call a public tender for sidewalk construction and ancillary work on Torbay Road (Phase 1). Planning and Land Use Development items include motions from the June 23, 2021 meeting covering 3A Motion Lane, 59 North Pond Road, 222 Indian Meal Line, and a referral on a Regional Plan Amendment. Administration and Finance, Infrastructure and Public Works, and other committees will also report, and a revised Jack Byrne Regional Sports and Entertainment Centre lease agreement is listed under liaison committees.

Approval to call public tender for sidewalk construction and ancillary work on Torbay Road (Phase 1), tender 17-RNC-21-00001
PLUD motions from June 23, 2021 for 3A Motion Lane, 59 North Pond Road, and 222 Indian Meal Line
PCSP referral on a Regional Plan Amendment
Revised Jack Byrne Regional Sports and Entertainment Centre lease agreement
Torbay Volunteer Fire Department minutes and a Technical Rescue Division Officer constitution amendment

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Mon Jun 14, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Council approves survey for Jones Pond walkway right-of-way at Marine Drive

The Torbay Council is reviewing correspondence regarding postal services, the Jones Pond Trail, and road safety. Key planning items include a motion to survey a right-of-way at 288-294 Marine Drive for the Jones Pond Walkway and updates on a multi-unit development at 51 North Pond Road. The agenda also includes financial reports, committee minutes, and liaison updates for regional sports facilities.

Survey and appraisal approved for walkway right-of-way at 288-294 Marine Drive (Jones Pond Walkway)
Update on multi-unit residential development at 51 North Pond Road following public meeting
Revised Lease Agreement for Northeast Avalon Arena (Jack Byrne Regional Sports Centre)
Correspondence regarding Bauline Line Road Safety
Municipal Assessment Agency 2022 Assessment Roll review

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Mon May 17, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council to vote on Forest Landing Phase 7B subdivision and Marine Drive right-of-way

Torbay's Regular Public Council meets Monday, May 17, 2021 at 6:30 PM, closed to the public due to COVID-19 but live streamed. Council will consider committee reports and motions, including a proposed conveyance of right of way at 288-294 Marine Drive and a lease and management agreement for THHM. The agenda also includes three proclamations and correspondence on a community garden relocation and FCM election support.

Proposed conveyance of right of way at 288-294 Marine Drive (PLUD Motion Item #1)
THHM Lease Agreement and THHM Management Agreement dated May 3, 2021
Community Garden Committee letter on relocation of garden, May 12, 2021
Proclamations: Early Childhood Educators Week 2021, Municipal Awareness Day 2021, National Tourism Week May 23-30, 2021
Correspondence from Deputy Mayor on FCM 2021 elections request for support

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Council Chambers

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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

RES-102-2021, as per the recommendation from the Project Manager, they were unable to contact the contractor Able Roofing Ltd

9 yea · 1 nay

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Peggy Roche (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Trina Appleby nay

Report Recommendation The Committee recommends proceeding with the preparation of a survey and appraisal of an existing right of way running along the northern boundary of the property at 288-294…

9 yea · 1 nay

The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon May 3, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council to review planning motions, finance reports, and proclamations

Torbay's Regular Public Council meets May 3, 2021, to adopt prior minutes and agenda, then work through committee reports covering planning and land use, administration and finance, economic development, infrastructure, and recreation. Planning items include a home-office discretionary use at 8 Streamside Lane, a minor variance at 4 Liney's Place, and a Forest Landing Phase 7B 11-lot subdivision. Council will also issue proclamations for World Ovarian Cancer Day and CMHA Mental Health Week, and hear correspondence on provincial bid-document changes and Municipal Assessment Agency updates. The meeting is closed to in-person public attendance due to COVID-19 and streamed online.

Home office discretionary use at 8 Streamside Lane (BR2021-003)
Minor variance at 4 Liney's Place (MV2021-001, C2021-039)
Forest Landing Phase 7B — 11-lot unserviced subdivision
Crown Land Referral #156240 referred to Planning and Land Use Development
Proclamations: World Ovarian Cancer Day (May 8) and CMHA Mental Health Week (May 3–7)

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Report Recommendation The Committee reviewed the background report provided, is supportive of proposed residential subdivision development in the area, however notes, that, in keeping with the Torbay…

8 yea · 2 nay · 1 abstain

Craig Scott yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Justin Martin (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse abstain · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Peggy Roche nay · Peggy Roche (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea · Trina Appleby nay

The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Apr 19, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council to review $49,457.92 disaster snow-clearing payment and 2021 election rules

Torbay's Regular Public Council meets April 19, 2021, to adopt its agenda and April 5 minutes, then work through committee reports on planning, finance, infrastructure, and recreation. Correspondence includes a provincial disaster assistance payment of $49,457.92 for 2020 blizzard snow clearing and circulars on mail-in voting and electing a mayor in the September 28, 2021 municipal election. The meeting is closed to the public due to COVID-19 and streamed online, with questions accepted by email.

Provincial approval of $49,457.92 in Disaster Financial Assistance for incremental snow clearing from the January 17-18, 2020 Eastern NL Blizzard
Municipal Affairs circulars on mail-in voting and election of mayor ahead of the September 28, 2021 municipal general election
Planning and Land Use Development motions, including Kennedy's Brook Subdivision agreement amendment and 6 Pinch Creek Place
Finance and Administration motions plus reports on the 2021 budget, income, expenses, and capital projects such as water system upgrades and Torbay Road sidewalks
Proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month (Miles for Smiles Foundation) and Earth Day, April 22, 2021

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Council Chambers

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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CivicWeb vote table 10

6 yea

Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea

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6 yea

Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Geoff Gallant (Seconded By) yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea

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6 yea

Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea

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6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea

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6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea

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6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea

Report Planning, Land Use and Development Committee March 30, 2021 The Committee discussed the associated background report, is in general support of the proposed amendment / addendum to the Phase 1…

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea

View Close, and to include condition that the Town is held free from any legal liability of any potential future property damage from shale rock. This is at Council’s discretion and upon detailed…

12 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea

below RES-99-2021 Moved by Tony Pollard,

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea

below b) Stormwater Management Plan Implementation The Director with PEC last Thursday to discuss upcoming projects. More information will be provided at the next meeting c) Old Depot Renovation…

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea

that he will be bringing forward a motion at next Council Meeting - that the Town will host the May 2022 Atlantic Mayors' Congress. The previous motion to host this year will need to be rescinded b)…

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea

Mon Apr 5, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council to weigh two-lot subdivision change and 615 Bauline Line rezoning request

Torbay's regular public council meeting on April 5, 2021, is held by video conference due to COVID-19, with public questions accepted by email. Council will consider committee motions on a Kennedy's Brook Phase 1 subdivision amendment, release of securities for Forest Landing Phase 6, and a proposed rezoning at 615 Bauline Line. It will also receive committee reports on finance, economic development, infrastructure, and recreation, plus a provincial circular on municipal infrastructure tendering.

Kennedy's Brook Phase 1 amendment would add two residential lots in the Bourne's Close cul-de-sac, with a land exchange of about 1,098 m2 of Town property for about 9,186 m2 of open space and a 3-metre walkway right-of-way
Release of Stage II engineering deposits and a Certificate of Total Completion for Forest Landing Phase 6 (Marathon Holdings Ltd.), minus a holdback for a deficiency
Proposed Regional Plan, Municipal Plan and Development Regulation amendment at 615 Bauline Line to allow a single additional dwelling on unserviced Rural-zoned land
Provincial information circular (March 26, 2021) on preliminary engineering, contract front ends, tender amendments, and a May 3, 2021 change ending paper bid submissions
Committee reports scheduled from Planning and Land Use Development, Administration and Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Infrastructure and Public Works, and Recreation and Community Services

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Council Chambers

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

and come back with greater details for the next Council Meeting

3 yea · 2 nay

Craig Scott nay · Geoff Gallant (Moved By) yea · Justin Martin yea · Peggy Roche nay · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea

The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Mar 22, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council to weigh Canada Post office relocation, CUPW postal expansion resolution

Torbay's Regular Public Council meets remotely on March 22, 2021, to adopt its agenda and March 8 minutes, then work through committee reports. Council will consider correspondence on the proposed move of the Torbay Post Office and a CUPW resolution asking the town to endorse expanded Canada Post services. Committee items include planning motions, the 2020 annual expenditure report, and economic development reports.

Resident letter on the proposed move of the Torbay Post Office and possible land trade-off with Canada Post
CUPW resolution asking council to endorse 'Delivering Community Power' and write to federal minister Anita Anand
Planning and Land Use Development motions, including a discretionary use application at 60 Upper Evening's Path
Finance: Town of Torbay Annual Expenditure Report for the year ending 12.31.2020 and income/expense reports to 21-03-12
Economic Development & Tourism committee reports on the Torbay Economic Strategic Roadmap (Phases 1-3)

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Remote/Digital Meeting

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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CivicWeb vote table 5

5 yea

Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

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5 yea

Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

Report Recommendation The Committee considered the information provided in the background report and noted that one telephone inquiry and one written representation had been received in response to…

5 yea

Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

a) There were none 9. New Business a) Mayor Scott - Absent b) Deputy Mayor Appleby Deputy Mayor congratulated Torbay resident and Author Melissa Barbeau on her novel, "the Luminous Sea," which was…

5 yea

Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below  Community engagement and communications  Methodology was read aloud from the report  Council discussed…

5 yea

Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below  It was noted that consultation will not change from the first. It was to provide information to interested…

5 yea

Geoff Gallant (Moved By) yea · Justin Martin (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

below Purchases > $5,000 The following purchases >$5,000 were submitted for approval See motion below Gas Tax Annual Expenditure Report See motion below RES-70-2021 Moved by Tony Pollard,

7 yea

Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Justin Martin (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea · Trina Appleby (Seconded By) yea

below b) Flow Meters Part A – Zonal Water Meters • Waiting for a couple of decisions from the Town o Type of chambers (non-confined entry chambers or normal manhole) o Type of SCADA system (i.e., Web…

5 yea

Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

was passed to write letter to Canada Post

5 yea

Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

Mon Mar 8, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council to weigh Canada Post office relocation and airport support letter

Torbay's regular public council meeting on March 8, 2021, held remotely due to COVID-19, covers routine business including adoption of the agenda and prior minutes, a Purple Day proclamation, and committee reports. Council will receive correspondence on the Gander International Airport air access, Marine Atlantic rate increases, and Canada Post relocation concerns raised by residents. Committee reports cover planning and land use, finance, economic development, infrastructure, and recreation.

Correspondence on Canada Post relocation and sale of the Torbay Post Office, with multiple resident submissions
Town of Gander request for support on Gander International Airport air access
MNL opposition to Marine Atlantic rate increases
Purple Day proclamation for epilepsy awareness on March 26, 2021
Committee reports including Finance & Administration, Planning & Land Use, Infrastructure & Public Works, and Recreation

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Remote/Digital Meeting

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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

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7 yea

Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Geoff Gallant (Seconded By) yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

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7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

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7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

RES-53-2021 Moved by Tony Pollard,

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

Report Recommendation The Committee hereby tabled the following motion RES-57-2021 Moved by Justin Martin,

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

below

9 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

below Donations Requested Northeast Avalon Foodbank Board of Directors wrote a letter requesting all councils in the North East Avalon region to provide $1,000 annually to help with operational costs…

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby (Seconded By) yea

below RES-54-2021 Moved by Tony Pollard,

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

that he will bring forward a motion at the next Public Council Meeting that the Town of Torbay host the Atlantic Mayors' Congress in the Spring of 2022. The Spring meeting will be virtual this year…

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby (Seconded By) yea

was put forward to approve the Interior Interpretation Design Package for the History House. After discussion it was agreed to defer to the next Council Meeting for further information b) Stormwater…

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

Mon Feb 22, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council meets remotely Feb 22; agenda is mostly routine reports and correspondence

Torbay's Regular Public Council meets Monday, February 22, 2021 at 6:30 PM by remote/digital meeting due to COVID-19, live streamed via the Civic Web Portal and the Town's YouTube channel. The agenda covers adoption of the agenda and February 9 minutes, two proclamations (Heritage Day/Week and World Lymphedema Day), correspondence, and committee reports from Planning and Land Use Development, Administration and Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Infrastructure and Public Works, and Recreation and Community Services. Most substantive items appear as attached reports and motions rather than being spelled out in the agenda text itself.

Adoption of minutes from the February 9, 2021 Public Council meeting
Proclamation of Heritage Day (Feb 15) and Heritage Week (Feb 15-21, 2021)
Proclamation of World Lymphedema Day on March 6, 2021
Correspondence from the Public Procurement Agency on a planned compliance audit of Town of Torbay procurement for January 1 to December 31, 2020
Committee reports and motions from Planning and Land Use Development, Finance and Administration, and Infrastructure and Public Works

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Remote/Digital Meeting

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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CivicWeb vote table 10

6 yea

Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

CivicWeb vote table 12

6 yea

Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

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6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

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6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Justin Martin (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

Report Recommendation The Committee hereby tabled the below motion RES-45-2021 Moved by Mary Thorne-Gosse,

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Justin Martin (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

a) There were none 9. New Business a) Mayor Scott Mayor Scott discussed the below:  In relation to the upcoming 2021 Municipal Elections, MNL are working on the "Make Your Mark Campaign." This…

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

below Purchases >$5,000 See motion below RES-46-2021 Moved by Tony Pollard,

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby (Seconded By) yea

purchase a shed due to no monetary value included

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

Tue Feb 9, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council Meeting

Torbay council to decide on 6-lot subdivision, chicken permit, and Country Drive home

Torbay's Public Council meets remotely on February 9, 2021, to vote on planning motions from its PLUD committee, including a 6-lot subdivision off Wildberry Lane, a request to keep six chickens at 26 Martin's & Doyle's Lane, and a reduced rear-yard setback for a house at 11 Country Drive. Council will also receive committee reports on finance, infrastructure, recreation, and economic development, plus proclamations for Violence Prevention Month and Allied Youth Week. The meeting is held by remote/digital format due to COVID-19, with public questions accepted by email.

Discretionary use application D2021-004 to keep up to six chickens (no roosters) at 26 Martin's & Doyle's Lane
Application C2020-181 for a single-family dwelling at 11 Country Drive with rear yard reduced from 9.0 m to 6.5 m
Application C2020-004 for a 6-lot unserviced residential subdivision extending Wildberry Lane to a cul-de-sac at the Torbay/Portugal Cove-St. Philip's boundary
Committee reports scheduled: Finance & Administration, Economic Development & Tourism, Infrastructure & Public Works, Recreation & Community Services
Proclamations for Violence Prevention Month 2021 and Allied Youth Week (February 7-13, 2021)

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Remote/Digital Meeting

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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Report Recommendation The Committee considered the information provided and noted that there have been chickens kept on the property for a number of years prior to the new regulations coming into…

10 yea · 6 nay · 2 abstain

Craig Scott yea · Craig Scott nay · Justin Martin yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) nay · Justin Martin (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) nay · Peggy Roche yea · Peggy Roche nay · Tony Pollard yea · Tony Pollard abstain · Tony Pollard nay · Trina Appleby yea · Trina Appleby nay · Trina Appleby abstain · Trina Appleby (Moved By) yea

below Before question was called and a vote held on the motion Council discussed the below  Gateway signage repairs It was clarified by the Director that there were numerous service calls to get the…

6 yea · 1 nay

Craig Scott yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) nay · Trina Appleby (Seconded By) yea

The other 6 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Jan 25, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council meets Jan 25 with a Bell Let's Talk proclamation and committee reports

Torbay's Regular Public Council meets Monday, January 25, 2021 at 6:30 PM, closed to the public due to COVID-19 but live streamed via the Civic Web Portal and the Town's YouTube channel. The agenda is largely procedural: adoption of the agenda and January 11 minutes, a Bell Let's Talk Day proclamation, correspondence, and reports from council committees. Residents can submit questions or comments by emailing apicco@torbay.ca before or during the meeting.

Bell Let's Talk Day proclamation for January 28, 2021, with a flag raising
Correspondence on the 2021 Census of Population, including a draft resolution supporting the May 2021 census
Correspondence on Bill C-213, the Canada Pharmacare Act, with a draft motion for council's consideration
Planning and Land Use Development motions report from the January 20, 2021 meeting
Finance reports including the December 31, 2020 balance sheet and project pages for History House, new Torbay Road sidewalks, and water system upgrades

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Council Chambers

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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

2. Permit Listings Background • Attached are permit listings for the period of January 8 to January 21, 2021 which form part of this Motion Report Recommendation The Committee hereby tabled the below…

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

CivicWeb vote table 5

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

CivicWeb vote table 7

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby yea

Drive 2. Other Items a) Karon Drive Water Issues • Director met with PEC they will completing some more investigation into the drainage in the area 6.6. Recreation and Community Services Councillor…

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche (Seconded By) yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

below Loan Renewals  See motion below Donation Requests  See motion below RES-19-2021 Moved by Tony Pollard,

7 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Trina Appleby (Seconded By) yea

below RES-16-2021 Moved by Craig Scott,

7 yea

Craig Scott (Moved By) yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea · Trina Appleby yea

Mon Jan 11, 2021 · 06:30 PM

Regular Public Council

Torbay council to review $120,278 provincial grant for depot building retrofit

Torbay's Regular Public Council meets January 11, 2021, closed to in-person public due to COVID-19 but live streamed. Council will adopt its agenda and December 14, 2020 minutes, receive correspondence, and hear committee reports covering planning, finance, economic development, infrastructure, and recreation. Correspondence includes a provincial COVID-19 Stimulus grant for a depot building retrofit and a contract award for water system leak detection.

Provincial COVID-19 Stimulus Program approved $120,278.26 (90/10 cost-share) toward a $147,372.50 depot building retrofit (Project 17-CSP-21-238)
Water System Upgrades (Leak Detection Program): consultant Wood Environmental recommends Afonso Group Limited tender of $55,430.00 (HST incl.)
Planning and Land Use Development to consider a discretionary use application for an in-law suite at 11 Bourne's Close
Regional Plan Amendment #8, 2020 referral from Town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove
Heritage NL correspondence encouraging municipal support for heritage restoration funding

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Council Chambers

Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

CivicWeb vote table 5

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Seconded By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea

Drive Playground Upgrade (Equipment) 20053 08/25/2020 $57,203.44 TRACT CONSULTING INC. Economic Roadmap Billing 4 TORB-2081-02 09/30/2020 $9,594.31 XYLEM Lift Station Upgrade 3558346153 11/26/2020…

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea

Infrastructure and Public Works Committee Minutes - January 6, 2021 1. 2020-21 Projects a) History House Project • Committee reviewed Progress Claim #2, the claim includes o Cost of materials…

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Moved By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea

Item 1 - Background Report - C2020-176-11 Bourne's Close - Discr. Use (In Law Suite)  Motion Item 2 - Regional Plan Amendment #8, 2020 - Town of LBMCOC Referral - Referral Letter December 23, 2020 …

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea

RES-224-2020 whereby Acting Town Clerk was appointed in the absence of the Chief Administrative Officer/Town Clerk until January 13, 2021, that Deputy Clerk Ann Picco continue as Acting Chief…

9 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Geoff Gallant (Seconded By) yea · Justin Martin yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard (Moved By) yea · Tony Pollard (Seconded By) yea

a) There were no notices of Motion 9. New Business a) Mayor Scott Mayor extended a thanks to everyone and said that it is good to be back after the Christmas break. He thanked everyone for the great…

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea

item and are attached for reference Recommendation The Committee was advised that the Town had received a number of replies in the response to the associated notification process. The Committee…

6 yea

Craig Scott yea · Geoff Gallant yea · Justin Martin (Moved By) yea · Mary Thorne-Gosse (Seconded By) yea · Peggy Roche yea · Tony Pollard yea