TOWN OF WATSON LAKE
REGULAR MEETING MEETING NO. 8
COUNCIL CHAMBERS April 19, 2011
ATTENDANCE PUBLIC
RICHARD DUROCHER – MAYOR Leanna Hougen
CYNTHIA ARMSTRONG – COUNCILLOR Scott Cole
RICK RELKOFF – COUNCILLOR Ruth Wilkinson
HOWARD FICK – COUNCILLOR
BEVERLY LISTER - COUNCILLOR
LEIGH RELKOFF – YOUTH COUNCILLOR
ADMINISTRATION
Stephen Conway - CAO
Gro Brodersen – A/Municipal Clerk
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Durocher.
AGENDA
Motion 011-08-064
Moved by Councilor Fick, seconded by Councilor Armstrong that:
The agenda be adopted as presented.
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MINUTES
Motion 011-08-065
Moved by Councilor Relkoff, seconded by Councilor Fick that:
The minutes be adopted from the last Regular Meeting of April 5, 2011 with an amendment to
page 2, first paragraph to include Two Mile Water Plant and Motion 011-07-061 to read “Council
agreed to increase the budget by $3000.00 for that item.”
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CAO REPORT
Administration explained that the funds being held by Yukon Government for the Town’s Gas
Tax has earned interest in the amount of $55,000.00 which the Town can spend as needed.
Administration would like permission to use a portion of the funds for the landfill set up for
power. YECL quoted $12,000.00 for the power to be connected.
Motion 011-08-066
Moved by Councillor Fick, seconded by Councillor Armstrong that:
The Town access $55,000.00 from Gas Tax interest for the landfill.
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Administration explained that the gate at the landfill now has an Atco trailer there and
power will be connected. Signs will be made up showing the hours. Security cameras will
be installed and the gatekeeper will have a radio for communication. Tipping fees will
need to be reviewed. Tentative hours were discussed. Yukon Government
has approached the Town regarding Upper Liard using the landfill for their garbage.
The Infrastructure Committee made a strong recommendation that a long term strategy
be implemented before a decision is made.
Page 2.
Administration advised that the negotiations for the Collective Agreement will resume at
the end of May and June.
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE
Motion 011-08-067
Moved by Councilor Fick, seconded by Councilor Lister that:
The Open Payables in the amount of $58,999.47 and the payroll cheques #49818 through
#49860 in the amount of $39,166.20 for a total of $98,165.67 be paid.
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Administration explained that the audit confirmed that the surplus of $750,000.00 was
accurate. Council discussed amortization and depreciation.
NEW AND
UNFINISHED
By-Law 011-06
Council discussed By-Law 011-06, being a By-Law to provide for grants. No decision was
reached and Council agreed to discuss further.
Watson Lake
Landfill
Discussion took place regarding the landfill. Yukon Government will advise the Town what
options will be available. Administration advised that a meeting has been set up for May 10.
Tendering Policy
The Town’s tendering policy was discussed and Council would like to review. Administration
explained that the situation in question was of an emergency nature and a decision was made.
The Town needs to be in control of the Build Canada Fund ourselves. Yukon Government
removed that control because of the work done on Lakeview Avenue. Administration advised
that we can protect ourselves with performance bonds.
Home Owner
Grant for disabled
Home Owner
Council discussed and agreed that it is an Administrative matter. Council inquired about
creating a By-Law for disabled home owners.
District Heat
Proposal
There were three proposals received for District Heat.
Motion 011-08-068
Moved by Councillor Fick, seconded by Councillor Lister that:
Council give Administration authority to negotiate with FVB on District Heat repairs and
future expansion.
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Page 3.
Yukon Gov.
Agreements
For Sale
Administration advised that 3 industrial lots have been sold this month. More lots may need
to be made available through Yukon Government. Planning funds could be accessed from
Yukon Government. Council instructed Administration to speak with Yukon Government
about land planning.
Watson Lake
Biomass Proposal
Discussion took place on a Biomass proposal and Council agreed that more research
needs to be done.
CORRESPONDENCE
News Release
Council asked that the Town ask for ADM in charge of Build Canada come to Watson Lake
and give a review.
COUNCIL
QUESTION
PERIOD
Council discussed the upcoming Spring Clean Up which will be done in May.
Councillor Fick advised that AYC has been invited to Watson Lake for a meeting in the fall. He
also inquired about the building behind Watson Lake Motors. Administration advised that
there are two people interested in purchasing this property.
Councillor Lister asked when property owners on Watson Lake can apply for property use down
to the lake. Administration advised the since the OCP is complete they can apply now to
Yukon Government.
Council discussed funding for planting shrubbery at the cemetery.
Councilor Fick spoke regarding a workshop by FCM which could assist the Community
Infrastructure Committee.
IN-CAMERA
Council decided that an in-camera session was not necessary.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION 011-08-069
Moved by Councilor Lister, seconded by Councilor Fick that:
There being no further business the meeting be adjourned at 8:05 pm.
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R. Durocher – Mayor Terri Close – Municipal Clerk