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1. Call Meeting To Order. The Regular Meeting of November 14, 2001 was called to order at 7:05 p.m. 1A. Roll Call. Present were Helen Smith, Pam Blackburn, A/Chair Patrick Rouble and Andy Townsend. Absent was Malcolm Taggart. Approximately 8 observers. 2. Adoption Of Previous Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the October 10, 2001 meeting were read by Secretary Helen Smith. Motion # 1. Motion by Andy Townsend to accept the minutes with the following amendment. Rephrase 'split between two MLA's' to 'split between two ridings'. Second by Pam Blackburn. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 1 Carried. 3. Report From the Chair/ Correspondence. Correspondence: -The LAC received a mailer from Yukon Gov't Renewal Project with Employee comments from YTG & Federal employees. -Received via MLCC, YPAS mailers for public distribution. -Received acknowledgement from Electoral Boundaries Commission of our letter sent to them. -Received a reply from Paul Heynen with his Dog Control Proposal for Yukon Communities. This proposal will be distributed to all councillors for discussion at the next LAC meeting. -Received a reply from Pam Buckway about our letter concerning rest stop facilities at the M'Clintock Place and M'Clintock River Boat Ramps. She is suggesting the LAC discuss this issue with the A/Director of Transportation Maintenance. Motion # 2. Motion by Helen Smith to invite A/Director of Transportation Maintenance, Greg Belisle, to address these issues at the next meeting. Second by Andy Townsend. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 2 Carried. -Received a letter from Bryony McIntyre with Army Beach Planning Update. Also received a letter from Judy Linton advising the LAC that Inukshuk Planning and Development will be providing consulting services for their study. She also stated that a steering committee now needs to be formed. This steering committee will be made up of Councillor Pam Blackburn, 3 Army Beach residents and one non-resident who will represent users of the Army Beach recreational areas. It was decided to post notices and newspaper ads announcing that volunteers would be needed for a steering committee and that the committee is to be formed at the December LAC meeting. --The LAC sent a letter to Pam Buckway, Minister of C&TS, about creating a budget for Land Use Planning throughout Marsh Lake. -The LAC sent a letter to Lotteries Yukon, giving general support to the MLCC application for funding for a playground in New Constabulary. A copy of a LARC application for this playground had just been received by the LAC and would be tabled for discussion at the December meeting. -The LAC sent a letter to Gary Felker, A/Director Transportation Maintenance Branch, about the condition of the new surface of the highway. -The LAC sent a second letter to Gary Felker, concerning safety on the Yukon River Bridge while bridgework was being done. A reply was received from Mr. Felker stating he has forwarded both letters to Robin Walsh, Director of the Transportation Engineering Branch. -The LAC sent a letter to G. Brian Ritchie of Land Development Branch requesting more information about the M'Clintock River Road Project. A reply was received stating he would forward information when available. A 2nd reply with a sketch was received with a request of possibly attending a public meeting to discuss the project. Motion # 3. Motion by Helen Smith that Andy Townsend contact Mr. Ritchie to set up a special meeting with M'Clintock River Road residents to be held within the next week. Second by Pam Blackburn. Vote 4 in favour. Motion # 3 Carried. -Patrick Rouble received a letter from a resident of New Constabulary who wanted a highway policy created to prevent an excess of local businesses from placing highway signs at the entrances to the subdivisions. The LAC previously asked the Highways Signage Review Board to limit highway signs through the Marsh Lake area to local businesses only. Helen Smith offered to pick up the most recent draft of the Highway Sign Regulations. A discussion about whether further limitations on highway signs was need will be put on the agenda for the next meeting. Motion # 4. Motion by Helen Smith to adopt tonight's agenda. Second by Andy Townsend. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 4 Carried. 4. Discussion Of Lot Enlargement Application, Collon, Lot 21, Judas Creek Drive. Mr. Gerhard Collon has presented LARC with letters from bordering neighbours stating they have no opposition to his Lot enlargement. The enlargement is toward the ski trails, but does not interfere with access to the trails or the trail to the bakery. Motion # 5. Motion by Helen Smith to write a letter to LARC stating there is no opposition to this lot extension as long as the ski trail between Lots 34 and 21 remains intact. Second by Pam Blackburn. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 5 carried. 5. New Business. Some complaints are being received about the new mail delivery service. Including delays going through the forwarding station. If problems persist, the LAC will write a letter to the post office. The time has come to produce a LAC newsletter. This should include a general message from the chair, plus 5 separate messages from each of the ward councillors. The newsletter should come out in December and be distributed by bulletin board, local businesses and on the web site. 6. Adjournment. Motion # 6. Motion by Helen Smith to adjourn meeting. Second by Andy Townsend. Vote: All in favour. Motion # 6 Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:24 PM. |
