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1. Call To Order. The Regular Meeting of October 8, 2008 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 1A. Roll Call. Present were Helen Smith, Perry Savoie, Michael Vernon and Peter Heebink. Absent was Malcolm Taggart. Secretary/Treasurer Helen Smith would stand in as Acting Chair for the meeting. Approximately 3 observers. 2. Adoption Of Agenda. Motion # 1. Motion THAT the agenda be adopted as posted. Moved by Michael Vernon, Seconded by Perry Savoie. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 1 Carried. 3. Adoption Of Previous Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the September 10, 2008 meeting were read. Motion # 2. Motion THAT the minutes be accepted with typos corrected. Moved by Perry Savoie, Seconded by Peter Heebink. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 2 Carried. 4.a. Discussions of Lot Extension for #85, Judas Creek Drive. Application is for lot extension into the greenbelt next to the property. Councillor Smith will check with neighbouring lot owners before replying to Lands Branch. Motion # 3. Motion THAT a reply is sent to Lands Branch stating that Council has no objections allowing that space for the footpath and possible fire crew access to the lake plus the same size lot extension is remaining for future use by Lot #92. Moved by Perry Savoie, Seconded by Peter Heebink. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 3 Carried. 4.b. Discussion of spot application for Rural Residential Lot for Lutz & Isaac at 1365.7 Alaska Highway. Application is for a new residential lot of 2.8 hectares between pipeline ROW and the Alaska Highway. Perry Savoie brought up the Lands policy of no new spot residential applications within 60 kms of the Whitehorse city limits and whether this policy is being taken into account with this application. Motion # 4. Motion THAT Council reply to Lands Branch stating that Council has a policy of opposing all new residential applications until a Land Use Plan for Marsh Lake is in place, along with a request for information about the Lands policy of no new spot residential developments within 60 kms of the Whitehorse city limits and whether this application falls under that policy. Moved by Perry Savoie, Seconded by Michael Vernon. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 4 Carried. 5. Report From the Chair & Correspondence. Correspondence: Received an information package from Southern Lakes Wildlife Coordinating Committee. Motion # 5. Motion THAT a request is sent to Southern Lakes Wildlife Coordinating Committee for the Council to be placed on their information mailing list. Moved by Peter Heebink, Seconded by Michael Vernon. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 5 carried. Firewood Permits in Recreational Ski Trails: Smith contacted Forest Management Branch about firewood permits in the Judas Creek recreational ski trails area. The department requested a letter with the community’s concerns. Motion # 6. Motion THAT a letter is written to Forest Management laying out Council and resident’s concern over firewood permits in the recreational ski trails area of Judas Creek. How much fuelwood is available in the area, what other areas are permitted and concerns about new road being cut in the area to gain access to fuelwood off the existing trails. Moved by Peter Heebink, Seconded by Michael Vernon. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion #6 Carried. Dog Control Issue: Smith contacted the Yukon Government about the new territorial dog control position. She was informed that on one had been hired yet, but the position would be tendered soon. 6. Committee Reports. AYC: Perry Savoie reported that he would be available to attend the December meeting in Whitehorse. Community Society: Simi Morrison reported on the centre’s very busy September and October, including the biggest ever flea market with the Jackalope and BBQ on the same day. Starting again in October is the Wellness and Foot clinics, and monthly Sunday Brunches, which will require reservations. Also in October will be the Election Polling Station, Oktoberfest, Steak night, as well as the Halloween children’s party on October 31 and the adult Halloween party on November 1st. FireSmart: nil report. Solid Waste Management Society: Gloria Lommerse reported on the completion of the free store extension, the yearly removal of the scrap metal pile and the hiring of a part time employee for the depot. Winter schedule for hours are to begin October 31st. Emergency Measures Committee: nil report. 7. Old Business. House Numbering: Michael Vernon obtained maps of New Constabulary with both lot numbers and addresses printed on the maps. He could see how the maps could be confusing with both sets of numbers overlaid and the lot numbers in bold print, overshadowing the address numbers. Newsletter: Gloria Lommerse reported that there would not be a fall newsletter, due to the volunteers being unavailable. The Christmas issue will go on as scheduled. 8. New Business and Question Period. Volunteer Emergency Services: An issue about lack of parity between volunteer firefighters and Yukon volunteer Medics came up at the recent Premier’s tour. It was suggested to Council that in future, issues like these could be brought to Council to assist with lobbying. 9. Adjournment. Acting/Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m. |
