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1. Call Meeting To Order. The Regular Meeting of March 12, 2003 was called to order at 7:06 p.m. 1A. Roll Call. Present were Pam Blackburn, Malcolm Taggart, and Pat Shaw. Absent was Helen Smith. Approximately 18 observers. Chair Taggart introduces Mike Larsen as the Councillor for Ward #2, New Constabulary. 2. Adoption Of Agenda. Motion # 1. Motion by Pam Blackburn to drop agenda item # 7 Treasurer's Report from the agenda. Second by Pat Shaw. Vote: Unanimous. Motion # 1 Carried. 3. Adoption Of Previous Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the January 8, 2003 meeting were read by Gloria Johnson. Motion # 2. Motion by Pat Shaw to adopt the minutes as read. Second by Mike Larsen. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 2 Carried. 4. Discussion of DIAND Lot enlargement application for Campion, Lot 1022, near M'Clintock Place (former Km 1421 Alaska Hwy). The Campion lot extension application is to prepare the lot as a permanent residence. There is Kwanlin Dun land selection on one side and federal land on the other, up to the Marsh Lake Community Society's recreation lease at M'Clintock Place. Space is requested for septic and a new house. Concerns were expressed that the land selected in the application would more than double the size of the existing lot. The Council has previously only supported applications that do not more than double the size of the original lot. It is suggested the applicant revise the application to bring the requested extension down to the size the Council can support. It was also suggested that a buffer zone be created between the applicant's extension and the Marsh Lake Community Society's recreation lease. Motion # 3. Motion by Malcolm Taggart that the Council reply to DIAND, stating that the Council has one concern about the application, that it does not more than double the size of the original lot. Provided the extension does not encroach on trails, easements or more than double the size of the lot, the Council will support the application. The letter should also suggest that DIAND allow a buffer zone between this lot extension and the Community Society's recreation lease. Second by Pam Blackburn. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 3 Carried. 5. Marsh Lake Garbage Dump Subcommittee update. Terry Cole and Don Ford presented Chair Taggart with a copy of the subcommittee report with recommendations for the ML Garbage Dump. The report was briefly looked over by Council, before deciding a public meeting should be set up to discuss the issue. Motion # 4. Motion by Malcolm Taggart to call a designated Public Meeting to discuss the recommendations of the subcommittee. The Firehall will be booked for April 2nd at 7:00 pm. Second by Mike Larsen. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 4 Carried. 6. Marsh Lake Community Society update on funding for Community Centre. Donna Larsen of the ML Community Society was present and announced that there would be a Public Meeting on March 19th at Inn On The Lake to discuss the results of the survey done last year to ask residents about priorities. At this time it is intended a committee will be formed to direct a community building and a trail system. The Community Society General Meeting will be on March 26th. 7. (Dropped from agenda.) 8. Report from Chair and Correspondence. Correspondence: The Council sent replies to LARC concerning the Menzel, Larsen, Taylor & Vreim applications. Sent a reply to DIAND concerning the Bachmier water lease application. Send letters concerning the Land Use Planning Committee to Kwanlin Dun First Nation and Carcross Tagish First Nation. Received copies of letters from LARC to Vriem and Savoie. Received from LARC, a notation for the Judas Creek Wetlands. Received a reply from Geoffrey Abbott, of Yukon Bureau of Statistics, stating they are willing to assist Marsh Lake become a designated area for statistics. They require a map of the Marsh Lake area. Motion # 5. Motion by Pam Blackburn to send a letter to Community Services requesting they send a copy of an up to date map(s) with the legal description for Marsh Lake to Mr. Abbott at YBS. Seconded by Mike Larsen. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 5 carried. Received a copy of a letter from Southern Lakes MLA Rouble to Premier Fentie about concerns over the accuracy of population figures in Marsh Lake statistics. Received from DIAND, a public meeting notice to review Kwanlin Dun First Nation's land selection maps, Thursday March 20, at the Marsh Lake Firehall. 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Two notices appeared in local newspapers. One announced that Jakes Corner is applying for a liquor license. The other announced the Marsh Lake Garbage Dump contract up for tender. Old Business: Inquiries were made about LARC applications responded to some months ago, but the Council has yet to receive notification from LARC about their decisions. A reminder should be sent to LARC about the arrangement to send copies of LARC/FETLac meeting minutes to the Council in order to keep the Council informed about decisions over land applications. Another inquiry was made to Council about the status of the House Numbering project started in 2002. Motion # 6. Motion by Pam Blackburn to write a letter to Dennis Shewfelt of Community Planning, YTG reminding him about last year's house numbering plan and asking for an update. Seconded by Pat Shaw. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion #6 Carried. A resident brought to the Council their concerns over the lack of High Speed Internet service in Old Constabulary. Motion # 7. Motion by Pat Shaw to write a letter to NWTel reminding them of their commitment to bring HSI to all small communities. Copies of the letter should be sent to MLA Rouble, MP for Yukon Larry Bagnell and the CRTC. Seconded by Mike Larsen. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 7 Carried. 9. Question Period and New Business. Newsletter: a proposal was brought forward by the ML Fire Rescue Society's Newsletter editor to include the LAC and the ML Community Society in their newsletter. The LAC would be given space for 4 pages, and will share in the copying and distribution costs. Costs will be approximately $350. per issue, with 4 issues a year. Information would be gathered and edited by the LAC then emailed to the editor. Motion # 8. Motion by Pam Blackburn to offer support to the community newsletter, and the Council would like to participate in 4 issues per year. Seconded by Mike Larsen. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 8 Carried. The Council would like to check into NWTel's application for extended local service area for Marsh Lake with the CRTC. An announcement was made that the Land Use Planning Steering Committee will be meeting again next week. 10. Adjournment. Chair Taggart adjourned the meeting at 9:00 PM. |
