Council Highlights – June 27, 2022
Council Highlights – June 27, 2022
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Committee of the Whole – June 27, 2022
Presentations
- Presentation by Tosh Taylor, Frank L. Bowser Home and School, regarding security concerns for the Rebecca Schofield All World Super Playpark.
- Presentation by Kirk Brewer on the Mill Creek Service Boundary.
Departmental reports
- Codiac RCMP: Staff Sergeant David MacDonnell followed up on the conversation surrounding increased police presence around Riverview parks and schools. S/Sgt. MacDonnell highlighted some of the services and initiatives provided by RCMP beyond front-line patrol; provided statistics on RCMP response in the area; including the tactical traffic unit and bike patrols and discussed other community initiatives in which the RCMP play a role locally.
- Administrative report: The Town’s Chief Administrative Officer, Colin Smith provided a summary of action taken from the Local Business Forum hosted by the Town in November 2021.
A report was also provided in response to a request to investigate acquiring ownership of the Mitton covered bridge. Ultimately, the staff recommendation to Council is that because of no guarantee of funding, maintenance requirements and other challenges at the site, it is not operationally feasible to acquire the bridge. - Human Resources: Director Finlay was asked about feedback regarding the Town's implementation of the four-day work week. She explained that while it's still early, they've received positive feedback from employees and the public regarding the compressed work week schedule so far.
- Riverview Fire & Rescue: Chief Robin True thanked Council for their support of the new training area and Facility Dog Program in June. Chief True gave an update on the TMR radio project to increase mobile communication between Fire departments in the area.
- Parks & Recreation: Director Shea highlighted the upcoming summer schedule of events and Council shared a special thanks to the team for the Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag raising event on Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21.
- All departments provided monthly reports to Council. They can be found in detail here.
Recommendations
- The Committee of the Whole recommends that Riverview Town Council adopts a new purchasing policy that sets new limits.
- The Committee of the Whole moved to recommend that Riverview Town Council purchases two season passes to support the Moncton Wildcats ($1201.20). The Moncton Wildcats are supporters of the P.R.O Kids program and tickets purchased are given to the Parks and Rec department to distribute to Riverview families.
These recommendations will be brought forward for adoption at the next Regular Council Meeting on July 11, 2022. View files associated with these recommendations in the agenda for this meeting
Next meeting
The next Regular Council Meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2022. The agenda for the meeting will be available on the Town’s website – www.townofriverview.ca/council - the Thursday prior to the meeting. For more information, contact clerk@townofriverview.ca, 506-387-2136