The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting

Meeting #:CKLEAC2018-004
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Economic Development Boardroom
Economic Development
180 Kent Street West, Lindsay, Ontario
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Chair P. Warren called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.  Chair P. Warren, Vice Chair S. Blayney, J. Feltham, D. Lowes, D. Pearson, K. Repka, V. Colling, B. Snider and H. Shipclark were in attendance.

Staff present were Director of Development Services, C. Marshall, Recording Secretary E. Hallett, and Planning Division Summer Students D. Hahn and L. Wong

Absent: Councillor G. Miller, Manager of Planning R. Holy, and D. Grignon

  • Moved ByS. Blayney
    Seconded ByD. Pearson

    That the agenda be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest noted.

  • Moved ByV. Colling
    Seconded ByB. Snider

    That the minutes of the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting held on May 24, 2018, be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

May 24, 2018 Draft Minutes

P. Warren provided an update on the Healthy Environment Plan. Additionally, P. Warren reported that D.Pearson delivered a “Workshop in a Box” presentation at Settlers’ Day in Bobcaygeon and handed out cards to spread information.

J. Feltham, S. Blayney and P. Warren met with Cheri Davidson to discuss the Sustainability Map. The map fits with other City tools already in existence, and members would like to consolidate all of the maps into one platform, and perhaps associate it with the community calendar. C. Marshall will follow up with the GIS Division. Next steps include determining who will be responsible for the information on the map, ensuring time sensitive material is looked into, who will have access to post events etc., and the need to have the site monitored.

S. Blayney reports she received a Landfill Project update yesterday from David Kerr, Manager of Environmental Services. She was provided with several photos. Mr. Kerr reports the site is growing, has several flowers and no unusual erosion. It was reseeded in the spring, and he would prefer that no one be on the site until September. Concerns of who will monitor the site, the need for a monitoring schedule, and the possibility of a press release were discussed.   S. Blayney will meet with Mr. Kerr and Kerri Snoddy, Waste Management Technician II, to discuss further.  

S. Blayney provided an update on Bee City. Pollinator week just wrapped up. Several representatives attended Settlers’ Day in Bobcaygeon. The banner was up, and bee hotels on display. Kids from Fenelon School Green Team were there to help as well. There was a very good turnout, with at least 100 visitors to the booth. Additionally, displays were set up at all 14 Library Branches, and 4 presentations were made at local Libraries.

There is a Bee City workshop at King City on September 25, 2018. The City of Kawartha Lakes will provide registration fees for the five representatives attending.

S. Blayney will meet with Jenn Johnson, Manager of Parks on August 7th, 2018 to further promote and engage the City with Bee City. Pollinator Path signage and advertising will be discussed.

S. Blayney reports the following expenses for Bee City:

          $136.73 for seed packets

          $446.35 for retractable banner

Both invoices have been submitted to the City of Kawartha Lakes.

P. Warren announced Omemee Days would be taking place this week and the Horticultural Society would be attending, and Bee City would also be promoted.

D. Lowes suggested a target date of September to make a presentation to the committee on the Tree Cutting By-Law. D.Hahn, summer student in the Planning Division agreed to provide assistance.

H. Shipclark reported on the Invasive Species Plant Management Plan. A simplified work plan was recommended focusing on developing a list of activities for 2019, and identifying any budget items. H.Shipclark, B. Snider, V. Colling, and D. Pearson will meet in September to discuss further.

Green Mapping - P. Warren - Discussed during 5.1 Work Plan Updates

Youth Hero - P. Warren

With the resignation of J. Petit-Kerr, D.Pearson and K. Repka agreed to assist with the Youth Hero Award project. Students up to age 24 will complete environmental projects over the summer, and nominations for the Award will be received, and the Award presented in the fall. J. Feltham will forward all information he has on the subject to the Committee.

Adopt a Road - P. Warren

Committee discussed various ways Adopt a Road program could be improved including techniques to make it more user friendly. Suggestions included more training for staff at the Landfill regarding the Adopt a Road procedures. D. Pearson also recommended the Adopt a Road program be advertised in the Recycling Calendar.

EAC's in Surrounding Areas - K. Repka

K. Repka stated he would like to speak about surrounding EAC’s at the next meeting.

K. Repka reported that he is organizing a Stop Gap Build day which would provide colourful ramps to provide increased accessibility to downtown shops. Concerns have been raised by the Heritage Committee, as well as through the Public Works Department with potential liability issues. Next steps include selecting a date, deciding whether it be a City or private event, compiling a list of interested business’, and potential sponsors and partners.

K. Repka brought up the Provincial and Federal Gas Tax Credits and questioned how various parts of the City would be affected. C. Marshall will investigate further and report back to the Committee.

Presentations at Meetings - P. Warren

P. Warren relayed that D.Grignon had concerns regarding the use of Committee meeting time for Presentations and Deputations. The Committee suggested this topic be deferred until D. Grignon is present, and perhaps some time guidelines could be recommended for future Presentations.

The next meeting will be Thursday, September 27th, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Economic Development Boardroom, 180 Kent Street West, Lindsay.

The next meeting will be Thursday, September 27th, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Economic Development Boardroom, 180 Kent Street West, Lindsay.

  • Moved ByK. Repka
    Seconded ByS. Blayney

    That the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting adjourn at 7:45 p.m.

    Carried
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