City Council Highlights for March 18th Regular Council Meeting
At the Regular Council Meeting held on March 18th, 2025, City Council approved two motions related to the operation of the Station Wharf Marina. The contract for the Miramichi Boat and Yacht Club to operate the marina was extended for the 2025 season at a cost of $52,133.55 plus HST from June 1st to October 1st. Fuel services will also be provided at a cost of $10,332.
Berthing fees will also increase as follows:
Seasonal Berth - $1500 + HST
Overnight Berth - $40 HST Included
Seasonal Ramp Fee - $172.50 HST Included
Daily Ramp Fee - $20 HST Included
City Council approved a motion for the following companies to operate businesses in rental spaces at Ritchie Wahrf for the 2025-2029 tourism season (June 1st to Labour Day):
Matchett Group Inc. - Chi Breezy Cafe
Sherry Reinhart - Hot Diggity Dogz
City Council approved a motion to award the RFP for Recreation User Fees and Facility Allocation Review to Sierra planning and Management in the amount of $49,134.63.
City Council approved a motion to adopt the Asset Management Disposal Policy that provides direction on how to dispose of City of Miramichi assets consistently across departments while avoiding conflict of interest. This policy does not include land (and associated structures).
City Council approved a motion to award the contract for the Route 126 Resufacing to North Shore Construction Ltd. in the amount of $1,241,135.75. The work will include milling and paving of Route 126 from Island View Drive to Nowlanville Road, including adjustments of structures as required, granular shouldering, and all related restorations.
City Council approved a motion to amend the Peace and Friendship Policy to include this addition: the City of Miramichi will strive to display a Mi'kmaq flag at all public buildings where the public gathers and are owned and operated by the City of Miramichi.
City Council approved a motion to issue a Request for Proposals to secure the services necessary to complete a five (5) year economic development and tourism strategy.
City Council approved a motion to adopt the Traffic Assessment & Control Policy that provides with guidelines and procedures for the initiation, investigation and implementation of measures for roadways withing the city.
City Council approved a motion for the Mayor and Clerk to be authorized to execute an agreement with Health Canada regarding funding for homeless initiatives. more details on the agreement will be released upon an announcement by the Federal Government.
City Council approved a motion to appoint the following people to the Board of Directors of Newcastle Public Library effective immediately: Dawn Jardine, Paula Durelle and Jamie Shaddick.
Approval of Minutes
City Council approved the minutes of the following meetings:
Regular Council Meeting - February 18th, 2025
Council in Committee Meeting - February 18th, 2025
Public Hearing - February 19th, 2025
Special Council Meeting - February 25th, 2025
Council in Committee Meeting - February 25th, 2025
Council in Committee Meeting - February 27th, 2025
Special Council Meeting - February 27th, 2025
Council in Committee Meeting - March 4th, 2025
Special Council Meeting - March 11th, 2025
Council in Committee Meeting - March 11th, 2025