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Swearing in of all 5 Councillors occurred before the meeting began. 1. Call To Order. The Regular Meeting of November 12, 2003 was called to order at 7:35 p.m. 1A. Roll Call. Present were Helen Smith, Perry Savoie, Pat Shaw, Malcolm Taggart and Mike Larsen. Approximately 7 observers. 2. Adoption Of Agenda. Motion # 1. Motion by Helen Smith to add the selection of Council officers to the agenda before item #4. Second by Mike Larsen. Vote: Unanimous. Motion # 1 Carried. 3.a. Adoption Of Previous Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the October 8, 2003 meeting were read. Motion # 2. Motion by Perry Savoie to accept the minutes with the following amendments. Second by Pat Shaw. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 2 Carried. 3.b. Selection of Officers Motion # 3. Motion by Perry Savoie that Malcolm Taggart be elected as Chair. Second by Pat Shaw. Vote: 4 in favour, 1 abstention. Motion # 3 Carried. Motion # 4. Motion by Malcolm Taggart that Helen Smith be elected as Secretary/Treasurer. Second by Mike Larsen. Vote: 4 in favour, 1 abstention. Motion # 4 Carried 4. Discussion of Application for an extension to Quarry Lease for McClintock Contraction, former km 1425 Alaska Hwy. Mr. Lloyd Atkinson, owner of McClintock Contracting was present and explained that there is an area of approximately 110' next to his Quarry Lease that was used as a public source for gravel, but has been exhausted. He is applying to have this area included in his present Quarry Lease, for the purpose of parking equipment. The area is off the highway, and could be gated to provide security and prevent bush parties that occasionally occur behind his quarry. The present road dead ends above the pit, and there is a safety issue of 4 wheelers going off the 30' drops in the face. The lease will be for 60 years. There are no neighbours, the lease is bordered by land claims and buffers. Motion # 5. Motion by Helen Smith to reply to LARC stating that Council has no objection to granting this quarry lease enlargement. Second by Mike Larsen. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion # 5 carried. 5. Report From the Chair & Correspondence. Correspondence: Sent: letters as per motions from last month's meeting. Received: Welcome letter from the Association of Yukon Communities. Invitation to the New Mayor & Councillor training weekend offered in Haines Junction. Decision on the Blonde application for a lot extension. Reply from LARC to a letter requesting clarification of lot extension application policies. Motion # 5. Motion that Council write a letter to LARC strenuously opposing the subdivision and then enlargement of Lot 14 Army Beach. Re-iterate from the last letter sent in. Motion # 5 withdrawn. Motion # 6. Motion to make an appeal to LARC re-iterating the original late letter concerning the subdivision and then enlargement of Lot 14 Army Beach. Council is highly uncomfortable with any decision that sets a precedent whereby a property can be subdivided and then medially after apply for and be granted an enlargement. Copies of the letter should be sent to the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Community Services as well as the usual copy to MLA Rouble. Motion by Perry Savoie, Seconded by Mike Larsen. Vote: 5 in favour. Motion #6 Carried. A copy has been received of the Chemical Analysis Report for the Firehall water, which will be available for any interested parties to read. Motion # 7. Motion by Pat Shaw to elect Perry Savoie as the Marsh Lake Council's representative to the Association of Yukon Communities. Second by Mike Larsen. Vote: 4 in favour, 1 abstention. Motion # 7 Carried. Chair Taggart was informed by NorthwesTel that they have determined that the fee they wish to charge for local calling to Whitehorse will be $6.50 per phone line, and that in mid November each account holder will receive a ballot to vote. 50% +1 of votes received will determine if NWTel goes to the CRTC with the application. At that point the CRTC will ask for comments and interveners Marg Dunn, who has done the elections for the LAC to date, informed the Council that they must budget for future elections with care. This election was not costly because the Council was acclaimed. However, if all 5 seat had multiple nominees running, an election could cost Council between 3 and 5 thousand dollars. She suggested future budgets be prepared to withstand such an expense. 6. New Business. No new business. 7. Adjournment. Chair Taggart adjourned the meeting at 8:55 pm. |
