Macks Ayles

The council reviewed activity reports from councillors and the mayor, which included discussions on flood mitigation, infrastructure resiliency, and community engagement. The CAO provided an update on upcoming conferences, housing projects, and emergency preparedness coordination. The council also reviewed the April 2026 finance and public works reports, discussed recreation department activities, and tabled a bylaw services constable use of force bylaw for future review. Additionally, requests for donations regarding student travel, school events, and a hand games tournament were considered.

The Council meeting involved discussions on several key operational and community matters. Reports were presented on RCMP activities and the status of housing initiatives, including the Housing Accelerator Fund. Council addressed infrastructure concerns raised in correspondence with the Yukon Government, reviewed departmental reports from Council members, the Mayor, and the CAO, and discussed the financial audit and expenditure summaries. A proposed bylaw regarding the use of force by Bylaw Services Constables was introduced for its first reading. Additionally, the Council addressed emergency preparedness regarding flood risks and discussed upcoming strategic planning workshops and meetings with government ministers.

The council discussed various reports, including council activity, mayoral, CAO, recreation, fire department, and bylaw enforcement updates. Discussions included the Housing Accelerator Fund project status, public works truck replacement, the compost program, and administrative building maintenance. The council also addressed snow dumping locations, a territorial finance briefing, and updates on meetings with government ministers. Additionally, the council reviewed the Property Tax Bylaw, the Annual Operating Budget, and the Capital Expenditure Program for the upcoming fiscal year.

The Council discussed various administrative and operational reports, including updates on flood risk assessment, infrastructure projects, and municipal communications. Key actions included the approval of several bylaws, specifically related to property tax rates, annual operating and capital budgets, and landfill service rates. The Council also approved a 3.2% CPI wage increase for staff and reviewed a letter of support for the City of Whitehorse. Furthermore, the Council formally adopted an addendum to the Housing Development Grant Policy to incentivize housing construction through expanded grant eligibility and revised construction deadlines.

The council meeting agenda includes delegations from the RCMP and consultants regarding the Carmacks Housing Development Project. The council will review activity, mayoral, and CAO reports, and discuss the Association of Yukon Communities updates. A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to the third reading of several bylaws, including the 2026 Property Tax Bylaw, the 2026 Annual Operating and Capital Budgets, and the Landfill Service Rates Bylaw. Other business items include a 2026 CPI wage increase, a flood risk assessment update, community communication strategies, a Yukon Quest request, a support letter request for the City of Whitehorse, upcoming engagement activities, and AYC resolutions. The meeting will also include a question period and an in-camera session.