The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee Meeting

LOPRC2024-11
Meeting to Commence at 2:30 p.m.
Weldon Room
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
Members:
  • Chris Appleton
  • Barry Hodgson
  • Lloyd Robertson
  • David Webb
  • Taylor Blake
  • Lynn Craig
  • Tanya Sheehey
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1.
Call to Order

 

L. Robertson called the meeting to order at 2:31 p.m. Members C. Appleton, B. Hodgson, T. Blake and L. Craig were in attendance.

Manager of Environmental Services D. Kerr, Regulatory Compliance Officer K. Pantaleo and Administrative Assistant S. McKillop were also in attendance.

 

Absent:D. Webb and T. Sheehey

2.
Adoption of Agenda

 
  • LOPRC 2024-17
    Moved ByC. Appleton
    Seconded ByB. Hodgson

    That the agenda be adopted as amended.

    Carried

2.1
Councillor Smeaton Appreciation

 

C. Appleton requested an opportunity to officially thank former Councillor Smeaton for his contributions to the Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee.  Councillor Smeaton became very dedicated and passionate about the Committee and will be greatly missed.

3.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.
Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee_Sep18_2024 - English.pdf

Lindsay Ops Landfill Public Review Committee Meeting from September 18, 2024

  • LOPRC 2024-18
    Moved ByT. Blake
    Seconded ByB. Hodgson

    That the minutes of the Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee meeting held on September 18, 2024 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

5.
Public Comment Period

 

No comments.

6.
PRC Activity Summary Spreadsheet

This item has attachments. 
1.PRC Activity Spreadsheet - 2024 November 15.pdf

6.1
Reports

 

The Committee was advised that K. Pantaleo would provide the Committee with the 2023 Annual Monitoring Report presentation under item 7.1.

6.2
Leachate Outbreaks

 

K. Pantaleo advised the Committee there were no leachate outbreaks to report.

6.3
Landfill Complaints

 

K. Pantaleo advised the Committee there were no landfill complaints to report.

6.4
Ministry of Environment,  Conservation and Parks (MECP) Comments

 

K. Pantaleo advised the Committee there were no Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) comments to report.

6.5
Monitoring Updates

 

K. Pantaleo advised the Committee that a site inspection was completed at the Lindsay-Ops Landfill on November 14th.  It was noted by that due to higher winds additional litter picking was required.  Additional litter picking was completed.

K Pantaleo advised the Committee that the last round of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) sampling at surface water 3 (SW3)  and surface water 13 (SW13) locations were completed October 10th.  SW3 had no PCB's detected.  SW13 was dry and therefore no sample was obtained.

6.6
Capital Project Updates

 

K. Pantaleo advised the Committee that the construction on Cell 4 and 5 North is complete, and discussions to remain compliant are ongoing with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) regarding updates to the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) based on operational findings after completion.

 

K. Pantaleo advised the Committee that the 2025 budget was approved for the the scales and drop off area improvements at the Lindsay-Ops Landfill and an RFP will be issued in early 2025.

6.7
Customer Service Survey Update

 

K. Pantaleo advised the Committee that the Customer Service Survey has now ended and results will be provided at the next meeting as an aspect of the 2025 Work Plan.

7.
Other New Business

 

7.1
2023 Annual Monitoring Report Presentation

This item has attachments. 
1.Extracted pages 94-103 of 2023 Lindsay Ops Landfill AMR.pdf
2.Lindsay Ops Summary AMR 2023.pdf

K. Pantaleo provided the Committee with a presentation of the 2023 Annual Monitoring Report. 

 

The Committe inquired why benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEX) were being removed from monitoring.  D. Kerr advised  that it was a recommendation by the consulting firm completing the monitoring.  This is due to the fact that the contaminant has not been a concern given the ability to divert materials that contain BTEX.  These items are accepted at our household hazardous waste depot.

 

The Committee inquired about the mercury results within the report.  D. Kerr explained that results are typically expressed and reported to a low value such as parts per million (ppm).  This is a weight-to-weight ratio used to describe very low concentrations.  Staff advised that specific questions about water quality results could be reviewed and discussed at a future meeting or on a one-on-one basis.

  • LOPRC 2024-19
    Moved ByC. Appleton
    Seconded ByB. Hodgson

    That the presentation by K. Pantaleo, regarding Lindsay-Ops Landfill 2023 Annual Monitoring Report, be received.

    Carried

8.
Next Meeting

 

The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in the Weldon Room, City Hall. 

8.1
Proposed 2025 Meeting Dates

This item has attachments. 
1.2025 Proposed LPRC Meeting Dates.pdf
  • LOPRC 2024-20
    Moved ByT. Blake
    Seconded ByB. Hodgson

    That the November 20th correspondence from K. Pantaleo, regarding 2025 Committee meeting dates, be received.

    Carried

9.
Adjournment

 
  • LOPRC 2024-21
    Moved ByB. Hodgson
    Seconded ByT. Blake

    That the Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee Meeting adjourn at 3:42 p.m.

    Carried
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