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1. Call To Order. The Regular Meeting of May 13, 2009 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 1A. Roll Call. Present were Helen Smith, Perry Savoie and Peter Heebink. Absent was Malcolm Taggart. Michael Vernon would arrive partway into meeting. Approximately 3 observers. 2. Adoption Of Agenda. Motion # 1. Motion THAT the agenda is adopted as posted. Moved by Peter Heebink, Seconded by Perry Savoie. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion # 1 Carried. 3. Adoption Of Previous Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the April 8, 2009 meeting were read. Motion # 2. Motion THAT the minutes be accepted as read. Moved by Perry Savoie, Seconded by Peter Heebink. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion # 2 Carried. 3.A. Business From the Previous Meeting Minutes. Perry Savoie reported that the overall plan for the M’Clintock Place recreation reserve by the Community Society had changed and Motion #4 from the April 8th meeting was no longer needed. Savoie offered to send a new letter reflecting the change in plans. Peter Heebink reported that he had been hired to do the temporary repairs on the Swan Haven observation deck and that the Yukon Government would be dealing with future permanent work at Swan Haven. 4. Guest Speaker from Yukon Government Community Services. Shannon Wright introduced herself to Council as the new liaison officer from Community Services. Wright stated she would be available to assistance Council with any inquiries they would have for Community Services. Council welcomed Wright and thanked her for attending the meeting. Councillor Michael Vernon joined the meeting at this point. 5. Report From the Chair & Correspondence. Nil report. Chair Taggart is on vacation. 6. Committee Reports. AYC: Perry Savoie reported that he was unable to attend the AGM in Watson Lake. However, the minutes from the meeting were posted on the AYC website where anyone interested could read them. Marsh Lake Community Society: Greg Newton reported on recent activities and bookings, and that certain activities would be wrapping up and the summer activities, like BBQ nights would be starting soon. The society’s AGM will be on May 27th. And a fundraiser for the Community Society, the fFirehall and the Wynnyk family would be held on May 29th with a silent auction. FireSmart: nil report. Marsh Lake Solid Waste Management Society: Gloria Lommerse reported a successful Household Hazardous Waste Collection day on May 2nd at the Marsh Lake Transfer Station. The HHW shed, which was full to overflowing, was completely emptied by the end of the day. The society’s directors met with Jason Ducet, the new Community Services person in charge of Yukon Government transfer stations and signed the 2009/2010 contract. Emergency Measures Committee: nil report. 7. Old Business. Army Beach Well: the tender for the work needed to install the Army Beach Well has been advertised. Completion could be by the end of August. Swan Haven: Peter Heebink reported that repairs to the observation deck at Swan Haven went well and there was still a few hundred swans remaining at this time. Heebink also reported that boat traffic into Swan Haven has been disturbing the wildfowl. A caution sign at the M’Clintock Bridge and the Yukon River Bridge boat launch warning boaters not to disturb the feeding of the migratory birds has been ineffective. As a navigable river, it would be necessary to apply to Department of Oceans and Fisheries to place any warning buoys. Helen Smith agreed to speak with Renewable Resources about what could be done. It was also suggested that the Marsh Lake News newsletter would be a good venue to educate the residents of Marsh Lake about the need to leave the birds at Swan Haven in peace in the springtime. Yukon River Bridge Icing: A resident had reported to Helen Smith about a large puddle that had formed on the road by the Yukon River Bridge. The puddle was freezing every night and creating an icy hazard. Smith spoke with highways and was told it was a plugged culvert, which highways had taken care of. 8. New Business and Question Period. No new business, no questions. 9. Adjournment. Acting/Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. |
