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1. Call Meeting To Order. The Regular Meeting of June 11, 2003 was called to order at 7:07 p.m. 1A. Roll Call. Present were Malcolm Taggart, Pam Blackburn and Mike Larsen. Absent were Helen Smith and Pat Shaw. Approximately 16 observers. 2. Adoption Of Agenda. Motion # 1. Motion by Pam Blackburn to adopt the agenda as posted. Second by Mike Larsen. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion # 1 Carried. 3. Adoption Of Previous Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the May 14, 2003 meeting were read by Gloria Johnson. Motion 2. Motion by Pam Blackburn to accept the minutes with spelling corrections. Second by Mike Larsen. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion # 2 Carried. 4. Guest Speakers from NorthwesTel to discuss Extended Local Area Calling and HSI Service in Old Constabulary. Curtis Shaw and Cathy Hamlin of NorthwesTel were at the meeting to discuss Extended Local Area Calling between Whitehorse and Marsh Lake and bringing High Speed Internet service to Old Constabulary. NorthwesTel favours the plan to charge Marsh Lake phone lines the $15.00 per month, and Whitehorse the 42˘ per month. When questioned as to how they arrived at the average, it was admitted that they did not know what number of households pay under the $15.00 per month in long distance to Whitehorse, nor did they know how many households subscribed to long distance calling plans. They agreed they could look at a median rather than an average for their calculations. NorthwesTel is working with YTG Economic Development for cost sharing to bring HSI access to the Old Constabulary area. By the end of the year they hope to have the money for the infrastructure. The last 3 or 4 houses in Judas Creek are beyond the present HSI range. NorthwesTel does not intend to include them until such a time as an upgrade of HSI equipment happens, which would then increase the range and engulf those last few houses. Motion # 3. Motion by Mike Larsen to write a letter to Paul Flaherty, President of NorthwesTel, stating that the Proposal by NorthwesTel to charge all Marsh Lake phone lines an additional $15.00 per month, and .42˘ per phone line per month to Whitehorse, would not receive much support from the community. Council and residents are in favour of the proposal that charges Marsh Lake and Whitehorse the 66˘ per phone line per month. The letter should also request that NorthwesTel review how they arrived at their averages. What is the median number? How does long distance calling plans effect the overall calculations? Second by Pam Blackburn. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion # 3 Carried. 4.Discussion of LARC Application for Waterlot (Boat Dock) for Metcalfe Army Beach. In discussion about this application it was noted that the 200’ applied for is more than double other docks in the same area of Army Beach, and residents have concerns over the length. Motion # 4. Motion by Pam Blackburn to write a letter in reply to LARC stating that one concern was brought to Council about this application. While other docks in the Army Beach area are approximately 60’ to 90’ or 30 m. This application is for a 200’ dock. Council recommends the dock size reduced to be brought in line with other docks in the area. Other concerns mentioned by residents: How drinking water, which is pumped from the lake at a variety of distances including 200’, will be affected by boats docking this far out? How equipment will access the beach to service breakwaters? Second by Mike Larsen. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion # 4 Carried. 6. Discussion of application for consolidation of Lots 25, 26, & 27 Army Beach. Discussion about this application included the fact that there have been a number of changes to the application, leaving one of the applicants confused and no longer in agreement with the application’s latest version. Motion # 5. Motion by Pam Blackburn to email a letter to LARC stating Council’s recommendation that from Council’s perspective this plan has become too muddled by constant changes. LARC should look back to the Army Beach Neighbourhood Plan and the recommendations that were made there. Second by Mike Larsen. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion # 5 carried. 7. Discussion of Land Use Authorization for Hoenisch, Lot 807 South M’Clintock. Due to neighbouring lot extensions, this application is for a driveway access for Lot 807. Motion # 6. Motion by Pam Blackburn to write a letter to Marg White, Manager Land Use, Energy Mines and Resources, stating that this application is straightforward and Council has no opposition to the application proceeding. Second by Mike Larsen. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion #6 Carried. 8. Update from Marsh Lake Community Society. Donna Larsen reported that after meetings with Lands Branch, the Community Society has the go ahead to send out a request for proposals for analysis for a multiuse building in Judas Creek. Monday the 16th there will be a Building Committee meeting. Everyone is welcome. Committee will work over the summer and will present findings to the public through community consultation meetings. 5. Report From the Chair & Correspondence. Correspondence: Sent letters. Letters were sent as per the motions of the May meeting. Received from LARC Pettifor decision. YTG warns of liability issue over money for projects. Future projects should be channelled through the Community Society or the Fire Society. Old Business: YTG has no intention of closing the airstrip at Carcross. Should they choose to close it in the future, the Carcross/Tagish First Nation has first right of purchase of the land. Agricultural lease application for Ploetner, across from New Constabulary, has been announced in the newspapers, with deadline for response, June 12. Motion # 7. Motion by Mike Larsen to email a response to ALARC, reiterating Council’s previous letter. Also, Council should have received official notice that the application was on the agenda for review, instead of having to read the notice in the newspaper. Second by Pam Blackburn. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion # 7 Carried. 6. New Business and Question Period. There was a quiry about the status of the Land Use Planning. Concern is that if the LUP is not completed within the 2 years suggested, YTG will go ahead and proceed with applications, without waiting for the plan to be in place. Chair Taggart replied that the new Minister is meeting with both First Nations. Agreement as to the scope of the plan, how big an area and how many issues will hopefully be settled soon. 7. Adjournment. Chair Taggart adjourned the meeting at 9:31 pm. |
