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1. Call To Order. The Regular Meeting of December 12, 2007 was called to order at 7:05 p.m. 1A. Roll Call. Present were Acting/Chair Perry Savoie, Mike Larsen and Peter Heebink. Absent were Helen Smith and Malcolm Taggart. Approximately 1 observer. 2. Adoption Of Agenda. Motion # 1. Motion THAT items 4.b. and 4.c. applications for License of Occupation be added to the agenda. Moved by Mike Larsen, Seconded by Peter Heebink. Vote: Unanimous. Motion # 1 Carried. 3. Adoption Of Previous Meeting Minutes. Previous minutes were carried over to next meeting. 4.a. Discussion of lot extension for Zammit & Hunter, Lot 18 Easy Street, New Constabulary. This application is for a lot extension to accommodate a new septic. Councillor Larsen agrees the old septic on this lot requires replacing. Motion # 2. Motion THAT a reply is sent to Lands Branch stating that Council has no objection to this lot extension. Moved by Mike Larsen, Seconded by Peter Heebink. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion # 2 Carried. 4.b. Discussion of application for License to Occupy for Gorrell, Lot 17A, Army Beach. This application is for a License of Occupation to accommodate shoreline repair. Motion # 3. Motion THAT a reply be sent to Lands Branch supporting this application. Moved by Mike Larsen, Seconded by Peter Heebink. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion # 3 Carried. 4.c. Discussion of application for License to Occupy for Watson, Lot 16A, Army Beach. This application is for a License of Occupation to accommodate shoreline repair. Motion # 4. Motion THAT a reply be sent to Lands Branch supporting this application. Moved by Peter Heebink, Seconded by Mike Larsen. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion # 4 Carried. 5. Report From the Chair & Correspondence. Correspondence: Received a letter from Minister Glenn Hart summarizing the topics discussed at the 2007 Community Tour on October 3. Received a copy of a letter from Army Beach residents Richard and Peggy Godson to Yukon Housing supporting the inclusion of recreational property in the YHC zero interest loans for flood reparations for 2007 flood victims. House Numbering: Taggart reported that the letter to all property owners in Marsh Lake had been sent by YTG. This letter will also appear in the Christmas newsletter. Included in the letter was a reminder that in New Constabulary no addresses should be posted on Armstrong Drive, since there are no Armstrong Drive addresses. 6. Committee Reports. Steering Committee for Shoreline Erosion Mitigation: Perry Savoie reported that the committee’s first meeting occurred today. They discussed the scope of work to be done overall and will focus on issues of erosion, data gathering, looking to provide stabilization via Riprap. The work for erosion mitigation did not include enhancements. Since YHC was not likely to contribute, costs would be the responsibility of the landowner. There were concerns over consistency of reparations done, especially if some landowners could not afford to have the repairs done. Next meeting would be the third week in January. AYC: Perry Savoie reported on the December AYC meeting in Whitehorse. Discussions included the Municipal Act review and the Gas Tax Fund. Community Society: Simi Morrison reported on repairs to the lights on the rink, the December craft sale to benefit the library, and art classes with Ferryn. The children’s Christmas party was being organized, as well as the adult Christmas dinner and dance. Tai Chi, Yoga and Mother Goose classes were proving popular and rental of the centre to organizations for their Christmas parties. FireSmart: nil report. Solid Waste Management Society: Gloria Lommerse reported on the excellent upkeep being done at the transfer station, with the exception of the Household Hazardous Waste Shed, which was overflowing. Transportation of recycling to Raven continued to be an issue as quantities increase and volunteers decrease. Emergency Measures Committee: A two-day debriefing will occur in January for the 2007 flood. 7. Old Business. No old business. 8. New Business and Question Period. 2008 Bike Relay: Peter Heebink brought up concerns about construction on the Lewes Bridge causing delays during the Bike Relay on July 12, 2008. It was agreed to bring the issue up with the Dept of Highways and the construction team. 9. Adjournment. Acting/Chair Savoie adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. |
