The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee Meeting

LOPRC2024-09
Meeting to Commence at 2:30 p.m.
Weldon Room
City Hall
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5R8
Members:
  • Councillor Eric Smeaton
  • Chris Appleton
  • Barry Hodgson
  • Lloyd Robertson
  • David Webb
  • Taylor Blake
  • Lynn Craig
  • Tanya Sheehey
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1.
Call to Order

 

L. Roberton called the meeting to order at 2:33 p.m. Councillor E. Smeaton and members C. Appleton, B. Hodgson, D. Webb, T. Blake, L. Craig and T. Sheehey were in attendance.

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

2.
Adoption of Agenda

 
  • LOPRC 2024-13
    Moved ByB. Hodgson
    Seconded ByD. Webb

    That the amended agenda be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

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_Jul17_2024 - English.pdf

Lindsay Ops Landfill Public Review Committee Meeting from July 17, 2024

  • LOPRC 2024-14
    Moved ByB. Hodgson
    Seconded ByD. Webb

    That the minutes of the Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee meeting held on July 17, 2024, be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

5.
Public Comment Period

 

No comments.

6.
PRC Activity Summary Spreadsheet

This item has attachments. 
1.LPRC Action items - September 2024.pdf

6.1
Reports

 

The Committee was advised that leachate flushing was completed in August.  The report has been received and will be reviewed.  An update will be provided to the Committee once the review is completed.

6.2
Leachate Outbreaks

 

No leachate outbreaks to report.

6.3
Landfill Complaints

 

No landfill complaints to report.

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

 

K. Pantaleo advised the Committee that the scale house upgrade designs were provided to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and with the approval department as of September 17, 2024.

6.5
Monitoring Updates

 

Waste Technician B. Ferguson completed a site inspection on September 12, 2024 and found the conditions very dry.  There is a tree down that is to be removed before October poly-chlorinated biphenyls (PCB) monitoring event.  Previous sampling event the conditions were too dry for samples to be obtained for both surface water locations.

6.6
Capital Project Updates

 

The Committee received an update on Cell 4/5 North Construction; the cell expansion is near completion.  Surface water is being diverted from leachate collection.

The Committee received an update on the Rehab of the Transfer Station; the project is complete and the construction and demolition bunker is in operation again.

 

The Committee received an update on the Scales and Drop off Area Design; the designs for new scales and drop off area at Lindsay Ops Landfill have been sent for approval to improve efficiency of traffic flow at the landfill.  It is hopeful the project will be completed by Q3 in 2025.  K. Pantaleo advised that the project will not affect the operations enough to trigger an environmental compliance approval (ECA).

 

The Committee received an update on the removal of sludge from storm water retention ponds; this project has been completed and will likely not require being done again for approximately 20 years.  There was 3-4 feet of sediment removed from each pond.  The sediment is being de-watered and will be used as cover at a future date.

7.
Other New Business

 

7.1
Customer Service Survey Update

 

K. Pantaleo advised the Committee that Communications utilized a boosted Facebook post for 1 week on September 10, 2024 as a final push before the survey closed.  Results to be provided at a future meeting.

7.2
Wetland Presentation

This item has attachments. 
1.2023 Lindsay Ops Wetland Study Presentation.pdf

K. Pantaleo provided a presentation of the results of the Wetland Study.  Phosphorus levels are showing higher numbers, which is typically caused by fertilizers and is normal.  The results from the Study noted that there are no impacts to the wetland and the consultants noted that there was redundancy between the Study and the ongoing monitoring.  C. Appleton is requesting staff feedback on recommendations made in the study.

  • LOPRC 2024-15
    Moved ByC. Appleton
    Seconded ByB. Hodgson

    That the presentation by K. Pantaleo, regarding Lindsay Ops Landfill Wetland Study, be received.

    Carried

7.3
Disposal of Prescription Packaging

 

Councillor Smeaton inquired if prescriptions can be recycled.  K. Pantaleo advised that it can be accepted at the landfills that have a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot but they are required to be in a container, including syringes.

8.
Next Meeting

 

The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 20th at 2:30 p.m. in the Weldon Room, City Hall. 

9.
Adjournment

 
  • LOPRC 2024-16
    Moved ByB. Hodgson
    Seconded ByC. Appleton

    That the Lindsay-Ops Landfill Public Review Committee Meeting adjourn at 3:47 p.m.

    Carried
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