Council Minutes Monday, May 4, 2009 - City of St. John's

- 14 - 2009-05-04the Adopt a Spot Program was almost completely destroyed without anyconsultation with staff.SJMC2009-05-04/268RIt was then moved by Councillor Duff; seconded by Councillor Hickman:That staff be directed to reinstate that spot granted to Dr. Pryse-Phillipsin the Rawlins Cross area, under the Adopt a Spot Program, as aperennial garden, in consultation with him.The motion being put was unanimously carried.Councillor Duff expressed concern over the excessive garbage on our streets andhighways noting that some of the cause is attributable to haulers neglecting to tarpthe garbage trucks. She suggested that maybe deterrents could be put in place atRobin Hood Bay that would ensure better compliance of properly covering theloads. The matter was referred to the Public Works Committee for consideration.Councillor Duff encouraged residential, commercial and institutionalowners to do their part, become involved in a cleaning up their properties.propertyCouncillor CollinsCouncillor Collins again asked that Council consider providing funding towards agymnasium for Kilbride.AdjournmentThere being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.________________________________MAYOR_______________________________CITY CLERK