Meetings always start with conflict of interest statements, approval of agendas and minutes.
The board approved that two old laptops would be given away to a needy farm family. Please send a note to the office about how your children could use the computer for online school activities.
Executive director reviewed the status of past actions and motions, reported that publications have been moved to the EMR Library, ED has been in meetings about Yukon Grown, Land Matching Programs, additional items were discussed later in agenda
Policy will be developed to confirm billing schedule for rentals. [Governance committee met on Oct 19th and updated policy manual.]
Sea cans will remain at Mandalay Farm until June 2021.
Discussion about the continued preparation of the fairgrounds for use in 2020-2021, and the need to develop a Terms of Reference for the Land Development Committee. No update about the Fairground/Arena Use Committee.
Update from the Klondike Farmers Forum about the upcoming abattoir project – thank you to Community Development Fund and City of Dawson.
Discussion about the letter that was sent from YAA to Minister of Community Services about the commercial waste issue that is impacting farms on the northern periphery of City of Whitehorse. YAA will follow-up with commercial waste companies who have serviced farms on North Klondike Highway and will contact Government of Yukon about fee structures.
YAA will follow-up with Land Branch regarding the Hot Springs Road Property Re-Zoning Application
Strata Research has offered YAA the opportunity to have a membership survey completed – part of YAA’s membership of Canadian Federation of Agriculture.
Sent Wayne Grove $6,000 to put towards his legal fees relating to elk-ag conflict.
AGM will take place on November 6th at the Gold Rush Best Western. Online attendance will be available.
No November meeting. Next meeting is December 9th.
