MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING 09-12 OF COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF CARMACKS HELD AT 7:30 PM ON TUESDAY,
JUNE 23, 2009 IN THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESENT: Mayor Elaine Wyatt
Councillors L.Bodie and D. Hansen
Regrets: C. Wheeler
Staff: CAO Bellmore and Lorraine Kontogonis
ORDER: Mayor Elaine Wyatt called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM
AGENDA: Council reviewed the agenda.
103/09 M/S/C L. Bodie/ D. Hansen that the agenda be adopted as amended.
Correspondence
6. YTG News Release – Unincorporated Volunteer Fire departments
New and Unfinished Business
5. Affiliate member of the Yukon watershed
6. Intermunicipal Business Licence
104/09 M/S/C D. Hansen / L. Bodie to adopt the minutes for the regular meeting of June 9, 2009 with minor amendments.
REPORTS
Mayor Wyatt suggested this municipality be used in a pilot project for “ Green “ garbage bins.
Would like to investigate funding for next year to install adult size playground equipment.
Recent lectures during the FCM from Michael Ignatief on seeing the BC funding and Stimulus funding more formula based. Jack Layton expressed that the funding mentioned should have the clause “Use by 2010” removed and the leader for the Green Party agreed that all parties should work together in harmony.
At the latest Interagency meeting, the topic of discussion was substance abuse with strategies suggested to assist with this problem.
The MADD simulator was brought to Carmacks for a day, the program was run at the school and was well attended. Consideration for a fall presentation will be approached.
Constable Smith and Cindy Charlie had suggested a camp for counselling youth with some different approaches. These ideas to be worked on.
There were some suggestions to have more alcohol free activities such as cribbage tournaments. Other ideas include more prominent posters for Team sport activities.
A Youth counsellor can be available to those who need this service by telephone.
Shari Wrixon and Mary Tulk have considered setting up a meeting with the Youth and inquiring what they feel will work to help lead a substance free lifestyle.
There also may be funding to assist in seeking information promoting a non substance use situation for community members.
A recent meeting with Community Services see commitments to working with this Municipality on work that needs to be done on River Drive.
The Bridge engineers should be making contact soon to discuss the project of replacing the Nordenskiold Bridge. It was suggested to invite Chief and Council to participate in this process.
There was also discussion of having the 10% portion paid from the Village of Carmacks for the WWTP returned.
Joint Council meeting was cancelled.
Recycling centre operations moving to their new building.
Councillor J. Wheelers court hearing scheduled for June 25th and 26th.
Recent lunch with Claire Derome found there may be funds to project future development.
Councillor Hansen attended the EOC tabletop exercise in Whitehorse. Found it exciting to see the Mock scenario. It was also discovered that the Mayor received alot of support in making decisions.
Councillor Bodie conveyed concerns from citizens who feel that there were too many parties occurring in Yukon housing houses.
The hotel and store has seen an increase in vandalism and drug use.
Councillor Bodie suggested bringing this up with Chief and Council in attempts of addressing this issue.
Attended the Communications Workshop and found it informative.
Found the FCM very interesting. Enjoyed the politician’s speeches.
Crystal methamphetamine booth made presentations to schools and different age groups. Councillor Bodie would like to proposition other communities to cost share in bringing this group through Yukon communities.
CAO Bellmore announced that the letter for funding approve from JEPP was approved for the purchase of the “JAWS” for the fire department.
105/09 M/S/C L. Bodie / D. Hansen to accept reports and presented.
106/09M/S/C D. Hansen / L. Bodie to accept the June 17, 2009 payroll of $15217.28 being direct deposits along with (cheques numbered 18610-18613,18615, 18616 and 18617 also with 18617 being Void ) for Youth Directorate and for Asset Mapping and accounts paid of $ 18700.00 ( cheques numbered 18606-18614 ) and accounts payable of $ 38248.54 ( cheques numbered 18619-18647) with cheque numbered 18622 being held back to an alteration to the Invoice lessening the total due, be accepted.
BYLAWS
107/09M/S/D D. Hansen / L. Bodie for second reading of By Law # 170-08.
108/09M/S/D D. Hansen / L. Bodie for second reading of By Law # 171-08.
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- Moving the year end of the Municipality to match that of the Yukon Government would only create more work.
109/09M/S/C D. Hansen / L. Bodie toaccept Financial Report and management letter.
3Mayor Wyatt volunteered to assist in the planning of the 25th anniversary party along with Councillor Bodie
4Enumeration versus swearing in at the polls. This will need some figures to estimate the cost comparison.
5Invitation to join as an affiliate member of the Yukon Watershed. Mayor Wyatt strongly suggested a presentation to be viewed prior to making this decision. Invite to make presentation at a Council meeting in July.
110/09M/S/C D. Hansen / L. Bodie to repeal bylaw# 81-98 including all amendments being an intermunicipal licence bylaw.
111/09M/S/C L. Bodie / D. Hansen to accept the Association of Yukon Communities Intermunicipal business licence plan.
112/09ML. Bodie to adjourn9:16 PM
Mayor Wyatt adjourned the meeting at 9:16 PM
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Elaine Wyatt Cory Bellmore
Mayor C.A.O