Council Highlights - April 9, 2024

Council Highlights provide a snapshot of public meetings. For the official record, please refer to the adopted minutes, which are posted once approved at the next month’s Regular Council Meeting. Consult this meeting's agenda to view presentations and files mentioned in the Council Highlights.  

PUBLIC HEARING  
A public hearing was held as the Town of Riverview is considering redesignating the property at the corner of Pine Glen Road and Whitepine Road bearing PID 05005665 from CU – Community Use to C - Commercial, and to  rezone said property PRI – Parks, Recreation, Institutional to CM – Commercial Mix in order to permit three six-storey multi-unit dwellings. 

• Public Hearing procedures and guidelines. 
• Presentation by Kirk Brewer, Planner – Plan 360 on the rezoning of Whitepine/Pine Glen property. 
• Review of written submissions – Council received 12 letters.   
• Comments from the gallery. 

PUBLIC PRESENTATION 
A public presentation to inform residents of the proposed Municipal Plan By-law No. 300-33-6 proposes to redesignate the properties on Hillsborough Road bearing PIDs 05009949 and 00642736 from CU – Community Use to C - Commercial, which would enable a rezoning to permit a drive-thru restaurant, service station, and future commercial development. 

• Presentation by Kirk Brewer, Planner – Plan 360 

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 

Adoption of the Minutes 

• Public Hearing – March 11, 2024 
• Public Presentation – March 11, 2024 
• Regular Council Meeting – March 11, 2024 
• Public Hearing – March 25, 2024 
• Committee of the Whole Meeting – March 25, 2024 
• Special Council Meeting – March 25, 2024 

Correspondence 

• Written views of the Riverview Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) regarding the proposed by-laws 300-33-5 and 300-7-13 to recommend that Riverview Town Council adopt Bylaw 300-33-5 to redesignate the property bearing PID 05005665 from CU to C, and to adopt By-law 300-7-13 to rezone said property from PRI to CM for the purpose of three six-storey multi-unit dwellings subject to conditions.   
• Letter of Recognition from Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer, Public Health Agency of Canada regarding Age-Friendly Community designation.  

Recommendations from Committee of the Whole 

• Council set the date for a public hearing for Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers to consider objections to the proposed by-law 300-7-15 in order to rezone the property on Cleveland Avenue bearing PID 05121330 from SC – Suburban Commercial to CM – Commercial Mix for the purpose of two six-storey multi-unit buildings; and that zoning by-law 300-7-15 be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee for its written views.  
• Council accepted the recommendation to approve the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023, prepared by Baker Tilly GMA LLP presented on March 25, 2024.  
• Council approved the following grants: 
  • MAGMA in the amount of $6000 
  • Atlantic National Automotive Extravaganza in the amount of $3500 
  • NB Refugee Clinic in the amount of $4000 

By-Laws 

• The first reading by title only was passed for By-Law 300-7-12 (Hillsborough Rd).  
• The first reading by title only was passed for By-Law 300-33-5 (Pine Glen @ Whitepine) to amend the Town of Riverview Municipal Plan By-Law. 
• The first reading by title only was passed for By-Law 300-7-13 (Pine Glen @ Whitepine) to amend the Town of Riverview zoning By-Law. 
• The second reading, by section only, and third reading, by title only, was passed for By-Law 300-25-32, a By-Law related to local improvements in the Town of Riverview (Manning Road).   
• The second reading, by section only and third reading, by title only was passed for By-Law 300-25-33 a By-Law relating to local improvements in the Town of Riverview (Sherwood Avenue).  
• The second reading, by section only, and third reading, by title only was passed for By-Law 300-25-34 a By-Law related to local improvements in the Town of Riverview (Suffolk Street).  
• The second reading, by section only, and third reading, by title only, was passed for By-Law 300-25-35 a By-Law relating to local improvements in the Town of Riverview (West View Terrace).  

New Business 

• Council reappointed the firm Baker Tilly GMA LLP as auditors for the Town of Riverview for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. 
• Council awarded the request for proposal 24-01A for Janitorial Services to SBC Facility Services and that the Town enter negotiations to finalize the contract up to a maximum of 235,003.01 plus HST for a two-year term.  
• Council awarded Tender 24-58 for street paving and curb and sidewalk work – Hillsborough Rd to Dexter Construction Company Limited in the among of $2,079,210 plus HST. 
• Council awarded Tender 24-60 for Suffolk Street Reconstruction to Eastco Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,224,680 plus HST.  
• Council awarded Tender 24-61 for Westview Terrace Reconstruction to Bowsers’ Construction Ltd. in the amount of $998,510 plus HST. 
• Council awarded Tender 24-66 for Pedestrian Half Signal – Coverdale at Golf Club Road to Modern Construction (1983) Limited in the amount of $165,938.75 plus HST.  
• Council awarded Tender 24-67 for the Replacement of Underground Duct & Wiring for Street Lights – Henderson Avenue to Roadway Systems Ltd. in the amount of $63,800 plus HST. 
• Council awarded Tender 24-80 for Blythwood Avenue Water Main Renewal to Eastco Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,023,200 plus HST. 
• Council approved the appointment of By-Law Enforcement Officer Samuel Acatincai.  

Council Statements & Inquiries 

• Mayor LeBlanc extended congratulations to staff members Shanel Akerley and Alicia Clarkson on being named finalists for the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce’s Top 20 Under 40.  
• Mayor LeBlanc extended congratulations to the Parks & Recreation team on a successful Maple Fest. 
• Councillor Johnson extended condolences to the family of the recently passed Sue Stultz, a longtime Riverview resident who will be remembered for her generous spirit and kindness.  

NEXT MEETING 
Council meets next for a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday, April 22, 2024. The meeting will be live-streamed on our website, and the agenda for the meeting will be available the Thursday prior to the meeting on the Town of Riverview Council Meetings webpage.