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1. Call To Order. The Regular Meeting of January 11, 2006 was called to order at 7:05 p.m. 1a. Roll Call. Present were Malcolm Taggart, Helen Smith, Perry Savoie and Mike Larsen. Approximately 5 observers. 1b. Introduction of new Ward 5 Councillor. Chair Malcolm Taggart introduced Peter Heebink as the new Councillor for Ward 5. Heebink took his place at the Councillor's table. 2. Adoption Of Agenda. Motion # 1. Motion THAT the agenda be adopted as posted. Moved by Peter Heebink, Seconded by Helen Smith. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 1 Carried. 3. Adoption Of Previous Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the December 2005 meeting were read. Motion # 2. Motion THAT the minutes be accepted with the following amendment: that the sentence “Perry Savoie volunteered to contact Highways with questions on the issue.” will be placed under Winter Highway Maintenance. Moved by Mike Larsen, Seconded by Perry Savoie. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 2 Carried. 4. Report From the Chair & Correspondence. Correspondence Sent: Chair Taggart reported outgoing correspondence for December has been delayed and will be sent via email immediately. Received: MLA Rouble sent a letter requesting Council's support for expanded 911 service to Carcross, Tagish and other communities. Mike Larsen stated that the 911 service works well for Marsh Lake and Council should support this request. Motion # 3. Motion THAT a letter of support be written to MLA Rouble supporting his motion in the Legislative Assembly that 911 public emergency reporting service be expanded to include Yukon communities not currently served. Moved by Mike Larsen, Seconded by Helen Smith. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 3 Carried. Received a reply from Minister of Community Services Glenn Hart stating his department's desire to delay land use planning for Marsh Lake until both Kwanlin Dun and Carcross/Tagish First Nations are available to participate. Chair Taggart brought up the Community Trail concept for discussion. It was suggested that in the future, funds should be applied for to plot out the trail and have an expert look at the areas. It was agreed that interesting routes rather than straight lines were preferable and that some rudimentary trails already exist in the ditches along the highway. It was also agreed that it should be investigated if the trail could be compatible with the Trans Canada Trail route. 5. Committee Reports. AYC: nil report. Marsh Lake Community Society: will be holding a meeting on January 25, 2006. Plans for opening the new community building on July 1 were going ahead and the committee is looking for input as to use and interior layout. It was mentioned that since YTG owns the building it cannot house a restaurant or daycare since these would place it in competition with privately owned businesses. The contract for the skating rink maintenance has gone to Marsh Lake resident Bob Geddes. Friday nights are still scheduled as a drop in hockey night. Marsh Lake Solid Waste Management Society: Gloria Johnson reported that the society is creating a plan for the Marsh Lake dump to take to upcoming meetings with YTG and the society is continuing to pursue a no household garbage burning dump. Emergency Measures Committee: Mike Larsen reported that a plan had been submitted to YTG and a copy would be available for the LAC soon. He noted that Marsh Lake is leading the territory with its work on this kind of community plan. Larsen also stated that there were still a number of things to be done, including a dress rehearsal with EMO committee, the Fire Rescue Society and the LAC. A line of command needs to be developed to find out how to manage the process within the community. The committee would like to expand its database by encouraging more residents to volunteer information about their properties and ability to help out in an emergency. At this point Marsh Lake has no back up power generators or back up telephone power. There is no plan for evacuation of pets or mass transport to move people. Larsen requested a letter of support from Council for the next stage of funding. Motion # 4. Motion THAT Council write a letter of support via email for Emergency Measures committee funding from the Community Development Fund. Moved by Perry Savoie, Seconded by Mike Larsen. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 4 Carried. FireSmart Committee: Mike Larsen reported that the work is finished in the New Constabulary area. The Fire Rescue Society would be making sure no smouldering is left in the area that could cause problems after the spring snow melt. 6. Old Business. School Bus schedule info: Mike Larsen reported that the issue had been discussed with the Fire Rescue Society and that he had received their approval to use the local dispatch phone number in the Council's letter to Takhini Bus Company concerning alerting community members when school buses are late or unable to complete their routes. 7. New Business and Question Period. Highway Outhouses and Garbage Bins: The outhouse installed at the M'Clintock River boat ramp was removed during the high water summer of 2004 and never replaced. Outhouses are still needed for M'Clintock River boat ramp and the highway truck stop since people are still using the bushes as facilities. Although the truck pull out has signs stating it is for the use of large trucks only, residents have observed that the area is still used by all types of vehicles. The truck pull out would also benefit from a garbage bin. It was requested that Council write to Department of Highways requesting these upgrades before boating season begins. Motion # 5. Motion THAT Council write to Department of Highways requesting the outhouse replaced at M'Clintock boat ramp before spring and that an outhouse and garbage can be placed at the highway truck pull out. Moved by Helen Smith, Seconded by Perry Savoie. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 5 carried. Winter Highway Maintenance: Perry Savoie reported that he contacted Highways about the issues of residents and had been informed that the supervisor was away at this time and would contact him when he returned. Savoie noted that he was informed that the Whitehorse crew does not maintain the Carcross Highway. He was also informed that along the Marsh Lake commuter's route, the higher rated area was Carcross Corner to Whitehorse. Helen Smith stated that the issue is not so much the level of service but one of timing of that service; i.e. the need for ploughing and sanding in the early mornings before commuters and school buses get on the highway. Savoie hoped to report back with more information by the next meeting. 8. Adjournment. Motion # 6. Motion that the meeting be adjourned. Moved by Helen Smith, Seconded by Mike Larsen. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion #6 Carried. Chair Taggart adjourned the meeting at 8:35 pm. |
