A. Call To Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 with Perry Savoie chairing.

B. MRIF ( Municipal Rural Infrastructure Funding)

Chris Milner was at the meeting representing the Sport and Recreation Branch of Community Services.

 The MRIF was introduced in January of this year. 48 million dollars is committed over a five year period . The focus is building a " green structure" . Because of this any proposed building applying for funds must be 25% above the current local environmental standard.

 In municipalities the local gov’t contributes 1/3 funding, YTG 1/3 and Federal Gov’t 1/3. The local gov’t is responsible for submitting the application for funding. Because Marsh Lake is not a municipality and does not have a First Nations Gov’t , the application will be submitted by YTG on behalf of MLCS. The Gov’t will own the application and submit it to a four member board consisting of 2 representatives from YTG and 2 from the Federal Gov’t. The MLCS would not have to contribute any funds.

 A question arose regarding the $140,00.00 designated for the planning of the community building and how this would to relate to MRIF. $70,00.00 of this has been spent and the other $ 70,000 will be released when receipts are submitted. This money needs to be applied for by the end of March. The MRIF is for projects ready to go , so it is a separate entity. The existing agreement is for planning expenses so will not be in jeopardy.

Chris will be supporting the MLRF application and will act as a consultant.

 Perry Savoie raised the following concerns:

i. MLAC ( Marsh Lake Advisory Council ) will need to be involved

ii. YTG needs to involved even through MRIF

iii. approval of application is subject to a committee outside the Yukon.

 Judy Corley suggested Perry receive a letter of support from MLAC . Perry will do so.

 Concerns also raised regarding the number of groups involved, whether YTG is in position of act on our behalf and a general concern about the procedures of all groups. MLCS should proceed with the application, but with caution.

It was also noted that MLAC is investigating a solid waster disposal system, so there might be competition for funding within the community.

 Construction documents and environmental study needs to be included with application, so there has to a plan to fund this.

 Chris emphasised there is a strong onus on the MLCS and the building committee to present a building plan that is affordable and meets the need of the community. There will not be any O & M funding available . Marsh Lake is unincorperated so there are no local funds available. Right now there are a lot of assumptions in the current feasibility of revenue. That has to be looked at very carefully.

 Judy Corley and Tiff Tisane will work on the MRIF application. Chris will advise them when necessary.

 C. Guidelines For Efficiency

A discussion was held on different kinds of heating systems. Using a heat pump in Bob Lake as an addition to the conventional heating was the kind that has been researched to date. Paul Sparling reported the cost would likely be around $20,000.00, depending on many factors, including whether Bob Lake is seen as a fish bearing lake. If that is the case the cost would be higher. This system would also require more space in the mechanical room.

 Two other systems were discussed; the ground source and air to air.

 The heat pump had advantages because of the close proximity of the lake. It is not necessary to have a heat pump to meet the 25% criteria. There are other ways to make a building more energy efficient.

 Lucy suggested having a look at the " Green House " criteria from Yukon Local Housing Authority to get some ideas.

 D. Building Plan # 7 or # 8

All present approved of plan # 8.

Some of the comments were:

- better use of space

- more multi -function areas

- central admin. area

- private lounge would allow families to use that area

- a security grill could be installed in admin. area

 - switch to hook up to generator in case of emergency has been planned for

- Liquor Corp. fine with design of club area

It was moved by Judy Corley and seconded by Bucky Koebke that the MLCS board, in conjunction with the building committee accept schematic drawing # 8.  All In Favour.

Motion Carried

E. Finances

There will need to be funds for an Environmental assessment. The majority of the $70,000.00 left hasn’t been applied for , but is accounted for. Tiff will see if there is any money available from that source.

 F Role of the Building Committee

The general consensus was the Building Committee stay in it’s current structure until construction stage. They would be able to play a role in Community Consultation (open house ) . Perry and Judy will be meeting with the Building Committee at future meetings as representatives of the MLCS board.

 Moved by Pat Healy and seconded by Bill Diment the building committee continue on until construction stage. All in favour. Motion carried.

G. Next Design Stage

The engineers will take over to make it work. The tasks will become narrower in focus. They will report to the building committee at each new stage.

 H. Meeting Adjourned