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1. Call To Order. The Regular Meeting of September 8, 2004 was called to order at 7:04 p.m. 1A. Roll Call. Present were Malcolm Taggart, Helen Smith, Pat Shaw and Mike Larsen. Absent was Perry Savoie. 2. Adoption Of Agenda. Motion # 1. Motion THAT the agenda be amended to include a presentation from the Canada Winter Games Committee. Moved by Helen Smith, Seconded by Mike Larsen. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 1 Carried. 3. Adoption Of Previous Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the August 11, 2004 meeting were presented. Motion # 2. Motion THAT the minutes from August 11, 2004 be accepted as presented. Moved by Helen Smith, Seconded by Mike Larsen. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 2 Carried. 4a. Guest Speaker Dave Austin from the Canada Winter Games Committee. Mr. Austin explained that the Committee wished to bring all Yukon communities up to speed on the progress of the Canada Winter Games preparations. He also stated that all communities were being encouraged to participate with the Games through individual volunteers, many of whom would not be required until the time of the Games, and through communities hosting a Cultural Event for Games participants. This Cultural Event could be in the form of a community adopting a team, and inviting them to their community for a games/recreation day and a meal. The specifics of the event would be left to the individual communities. Chair Taggart thanked Mr. Austin for attending the meeting. 4b. Discussion of Energy, Mines & Resources application for Snider/Verhees, Land Use Permit for electrical power to Lot 1099, Judas Creek. Motion # 3. Motion THAT a reply be sent to Marg White at Energy, Mines & Resources stating that Council had no objection as long as all brush debris was cleared from the site. Moved by Helen Smith, Seconded by Mike Larsen. Vote: 4 in favour. Motion # 3 Carried. 5. Report From the Chair & Correspondence, and Old Business. Chair Taggart reported that correspondence had been sent as per last meeting's motions. Received was a mailer from Yukon Medical Assoc re: adoption of anti-smoking bylaws in public areas and a copy of the Agriculture Policy Review. 6. Committee Reports. A letter was received from YTG Emergency Measures Organization acknowledging the first meeting with the Marsh Lake Emergency Measures Committee. Mike Larsen reported that the subcommittee is investigating the potential worst-case scenarios for fire, wind/ice storms, and Highway accidents involving hazardous or radioactive goods. The committee is working toward public education, mapping and emergency training days. The Marsh Lake Solid Waste Management Society reported that a debriefing for the summer project would take place on September 19th. 7. Old Business. Chair Taggart reminded Councillors that all changes to maps had to be sent in to YTG Land Management as soon as possible. Concerns about non-compliance with new addresses creating confusion remains a concern in some areas. 8. New Business and Question Period. No new items were brought forward. 9. Adjournment. Chair Taggart adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m. |
