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1. Call Meeting To Order. The Regular Meeting of February 9, 2005 was called to order at 7:03 p.m. 1A. Roll Call. Present were Helen Smith, Perry Savoie, Pat Shaw, Malcolm Taggart and Mike Larsen. Approximately 5 observers. 2. Adoption Of Agenda. Motion # 1. Motion THAT the 2005 Budget be added to the agenda. Moved by Perry Savoie, Seconded by Helen Smith. Vote: Unanimous. Motion # 1 Carried. 3. Adoption Of Previous Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the meeting were read by Chair Taggart. Motion # 2. Motion THAT the minutes be accepted with one amendment. In motion #5 add the words ‘to Council’ after the word ‘unacceptable’. Moved by Mike Larsen, Seconded by Perry Savoie. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 2 Carried. 4a. 2005 Budget. Secretary/Treasurer Helen Smith presented the actual for 2004. Two items that stand out as unused in 2004 were the money for the Fire Underwriters Survey and the Judas Creek Wetlands signage. Motion # 3. Motion THAT a letter be written to the Yukon Government Fire Marshall to inquire about the status of the Fire Underwriters Survey. Moved by Helen Smith, Seconded by Mike Larsen. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 3 Carried. Motion # 4. Motion THAT the Actual for 2004 be accepted as presented. Moved by Mike Larsen, Seconded by Pat Shaw. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 4 Carried. Changes in the 2005 Budget include reducing the honorarium for the Chair to the same as 2003. It was announced that room rental of the Fire Hall is reduced to $25 per month. It was suggested that the $500 budgeted for a by-election each budget be removed and introduced if needed. Motion # 5. Motion THAT the 2005 Budget be accepted with the above amendments. Moved by Helen Smith, Seconded by Perry Savoie. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 5 carried. Motion # 6. Motion THAT Treasurer Smith hire a sign maker to complete the Judas Creek Wetlands signage project as soon as possible. Moved by Mike Larsen, Seconded by Pat Shaw. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion #6 Carried. 4b. Report From the Chair & Correspondence. Correspondence: Sent as per last month’s motions. A letter was written in support of funding for a recycling building at the Marsh Lake Dump. Received the LARC agenda for March 10 & 11. An invitation to the Chair to attend the KDFN treaty signing ceremony. A reply was received from Community Services concerning the extending of the Local Advisory Area boundaries stating that all boundaries are “proposed boundaries” until after First Nations land claims are finalized. Motion # 7. Motion THAT a letter be written to George Stetkiewicz of Lands Branch with a copy to Community Services stating that Council intends to go ahead with finalizing Marsh Lake’s Boundaries as soon as the Ta’an FN, C/TFN and KDFN have completed their land claims. Moved by Perry Savoie, Seconded by Helen Smith. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 7 Carried. 5. Committee Reports. Association of Yukon Communities: Perry Savoie reported that the he received a letter identifying the AGM as taking place May 12 in Faro. He stated he may not be able to attend and suggested someone on Council go in his place. He also received some information on how the Rural well drilling program will include municipalities. Marsh Lake Community Society: Savoie reported for the Society stating that YTG has been strongly pushing the Society to apply for funding through the Rural Infrastructure Program. The Society has concerns that if this application may not suit the criteria for funding and YTG will no longer be recognizing the need for funding this project. Motion # 8. Motion THAT a letter of support for funding of the community building through the Rural Infrastructure Program be written to Minister of Community Services. The letter should also state that Council wishes to be assured that Capital Funding will be found if the project does not meet the criteria for funding from the Rural Infrastructure Program. Moved by Perry Savoie, Seconded by Mike Larsen. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 8 Carried. Marsh Lake Solid Waste Management Society: Gloria Johnson reported that an application for funding for a recycling building at the dump has been submitted. Emergency Measures Committee: Deadline for funding of the project is in March. The committee has made great strides to understand the processes their committee must go through since no templates are provided. Each community must build its own emergency plan from the ground up. 6. Old Business. Highway Maintenance: Discussion of another recent highway accident raised more concerns about safety and ploughs / sanding trucks. Residents know that Highways is generally doing a good job and road conditions were especially difficult the morning of the latest accident. Although Highways has stated in a recent letter that they are making the effort to stay ahead of the school buses, this is not happening. It must be stressed to Highways Maintenance that ploughs and sanders must be rescheduled to stay ahead of the early school bus. Motion # 9. Motion THAT a letter be written to Don Hobbis of Highways Maintenance with a copy to Rob Magnuson, thanking them for their efforts, and urging them to reschedule their ploughs to stay ahead of the school buses. Moved by Helen Smith, Seconded by Mike Larsen. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 9 Carried. 7. New Business and Question Period. A question was raised about when to expect the decision from the CRTC on NorthwesTel’s extended service area for Marsh Lake. Chair Taggart replied that a decision should come sometime in the spring since there was delay due to an intervener. Prominent community member Peter Milner passed away on February 8. Council discussed ways in which they could recognize Milner’s contribution to the community. Helen Smith agreed to consult the family on what they would prefer. Motion # 10. Motion THAT a tribute of approximately $100 value be set aside in recognition of Peter Milner’s contribution to the community of Marsh Lake, in a way that the family deems most appropriate. Moved by Perry Savoie, Seconded by Helen Smith. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 10 Carried. Relic Road and Judas Creek Drive: Local resident Keith Kendall requested Council ask Highways to look into this dangerous intersection. The intersection is too steep and ices over, making merging onto Judas Creek drive a hazard. There is a blind corner on Judas Creek Drive and the intersection is also a school bus stop. There is a small piece of greenbelt that could be used to reconfigure the intersection. An application could be made to the Rural Roads Program to improve the intersection. Motion # 11. Motion THAT a letter be written to Highways Planning Department requesting a survey of Relic Road and Judas Creek Drive. After consultation with residents in the area, request the department to suggest ways of improving the safety of the intersection. Moved by Helen Smith, Seconded by Perry Savoie. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 11 Carried. 8. Adjournment. The next meeting will be on March 9, 2005. The agenda will include the Rural Public Drinking Water Access Consultation group. Motion # 12. Motion THAT the meeting be adjourned Moved by Perry Savoie, Seconded by Helen Smith. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 12 Carried. Chair Taggart adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m. |
