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1. Call To Order. The Regular Meeting of April 14, 2004 was called to order at 7:11 p.m. 1A. Roll Call. Present were Helen Smith, Perry Savoie, Mike Larsen and Pat Shaw. Malcolm Taggart arrived late. Approximately 10 observers. 2. Adoption Of Agenda. Motion # 1. Motion THAT the agenda be adopted as posted. Moved by Perry Savoie, Seconded by Mike Larsen. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 1 Carried. 3. Adoption Of Previous Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the March 10, 2004 meeting were read. Motion # 2. Motion THAT the minutes be accepted. Moved by Helen Smith, Seconded by Pat Shaw. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 2 Carried. 4. Guest Speaker from YTG to discuss House Numbering Strategy for Marsh Lake. Brian Ritchie, Manager, Land Development, Yukon Government spoke on the proposed plan to number properties throughout Marsh Lake. Residents of Marsh Lake have been requesting a plan, which would eliminate the confusion experienced by services and visitors alike when trying to find Marsh Lake addresses. Currently some back roads in Marsh Lake are without names, and it was suggested each ward Councillor contact residents to confirm common road names to be used on the maps. Ritchie suggested the pattern used by the city of Whitehorse. Lot numbering would be consecutive on a road beginning north to south, odd numbers on the right and even on the left. On corner lots, two numbers would be assigned, so that the house could be numbered according to how the homeowner aligns their house. On curves a number may be dropped on the shorter side of the road to keep numbers in alignment with those across the road. Greenbelts will be numbered, using the average lot size in the area to keep continuity in the numbering process. Driveways and lots on the Alaska Highway will follow the historic milepost numbers, using the formula that four 40-metre frontages equal one mile. Reserves and gravel pits will be assigned addresses, and YTG will supply signs for all Highway addresses to assure consistency. Lots within subdivisions will be responsible for their own address signs. YTG will do a bulk mail out with a letter from Council, assigning property owners new addresses. A guide for making the address signs will be included. Ritchie agreed to provide the Council with a tentative map showing proposed numbers and existing names. Then each ward will have time to go over the maps and return them to YTG with any corrections. He suggested the department of Transportation Maintenance be invited to a future meeting to discuss any input they may have. Ritchie hopes to have notification of civic addresses sent out by the Labour Day weekend. There was some disagreement from Councillor Helen Smith as to the policy of numbering greenbelts. She felt this move opens up the possibility of future in-fill. A Land Use Plan could designate areas as greenbelt, which would offer some protection from in-fill. It was confirmed that Council could proceed without all subdivisions taking part in the renumbering process, if necessary. It was requested by Council that Ritchie go ahead with creating the proposed maps with the new numbers. 5. Discussion of Lot Extension Application for Mueller, Lot 1008, Michie Place. This application is to provide room for a proper septic and re-route the driveway. Currently the owner has a septic trench, which needs upgrading, and the property is steep, requiring a new driveway. He is applying for an area of 0.1755 hectares, to be added to the 0.277 hectares of the existing lot. A concern was brought up by Councillor Perry Savoie about the current lot size being substantial enough that any extension could create a lot large enough to open up the possibility of subdivision at a later date. An authorization for land use could accommodate the applicants need for a new driveway, but lacks options for the septic. Motion # 3. Motion THAT Council reply to LARC stating that they do not have any objections to lot extensions being used for septic. Moved by Mike Larsen, Seconded by Helen Smith. Vote: 4 in favour, 1 opposed. Motion # 3 Carried. 6. 2004 Budget. Secretary/Treasurer Helen Smith tabled the attached budget for 2004. Amendments to budget include $2500 travel grant and travel expenses for travel to AYC/FCM meetings. It was also noted that the Firehall rental has increased unexpectedly from $300 to $420 per year, which is $120 more than budgeted. Motion # 4. Motion that the budget be accepted with the amendment to add the $2500 travel grant and expense. It is approved that the deficit will come out of the accumulated surplus. Moved by Pat Shaw, Seconded by Helen Smith. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 4 Carried. 7. Report From the Chair & Correspondence, and Old Business. Community Services informed Chair Taggart via email that the 2004 operating grant cheque was ready for pick up. MLA Rouble phoned Taggart to suggest the Council may wish to look at the dog control issue again in the near future. YTG has hired a dog control contractor for Carcross, and if the service proves efficient, may extend the contract area to include other communities. It was suggested that the dog issue be included in the next Marsh Lake newsletter, to reach more residents for public input into the problem. Chair Taggart reported that the Land Use Planning issue is still in the works. The Carcross/Tagish First Nation has turned down their ratification, and Kwanlin Dun First Nation votes in June. YTG still has the Land Use Planning for Marsh Lake in their budget, but does not want to move ahead without the First Nations involvement. Council could go forward with a limited LUP, for developed areas only, but would be unable to make decisions on new developments. A decision whether or not to go ahead with the limited LUP may have to be made soon. Taggart noted that applications for lot subdivisions and applications for lot extensions originate from different departments in YTG. It may be necessary for him to visit each department personally to set out protocols, as previous protocols seem to have been forgotten. 8. Report on AYC Business. Councillor Perry Savoie attended the recent AYC meeting in Teslin. The board accepted Council's motion and agreed that an in depth review would be needed to look at the concerns over one associate member becoming a voting member and representing all LAC's within the organization. 9. New Business. Marsh Lake Solid Waste Management Society Report. Marce Nowatzki and Gloria Johnson reported that YTG is going ahead with plans for signs at the dump to guide users and help keep various types of garbage separate. A large directory will be placed at the dump entrance, plus there are plans for an attendant to assist users with sorting. A brochure and questionnaire will be made up for the attendant to hand out this summer. Marsh Lake Community Society reported that funding of $140,000 will be used to further the building of the community centre and hiring of a project manager. An application has been sent into the Firesmart Program, requesting $92,000. Successful applicants will know by July 15th. 10. Adjournment. The next regular meeting will be May 12, 2004. Motion # 5. Motion THAT the meeting be adjourned. Moved by Perry Savoie, Seconded by Helen Smith. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 5 carried. Chair Taggart adjourned the meeting at 9:10 pm. |
