The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes

Minutes

Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee Meeting

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Public Works and Engineering Boardroom
322 Kent Street West
Lindsay, ON K9V 4T7
Members:
  • Councillor Doug Elmslie
  • Robert Coleman
  • Julia Taylor
  • Mike Wilson
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1.
Call to Order
 

The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.

2.
Adoption of Agenda
 

  • Moved ByM. Wilson
    Seconded ByR. Coleman
    Carried

3.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
 

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest disclosed.

4.
Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting
 

  • Moved ByM. Wilson
    Seconded ByR. Coleman
    Carried

5.
Landfill Complaints
 

No complaints.

6.
Leachate Outbreaks
 

No leachate outbreaks.

7.
Other New Business
 

7.1
Bulky Plastic Recycling Pilot Program
 

Staff gave an overview of the bulky plastic recycling pilot program that is being recommended to run in 2022 and 2023, pending council approval.

  • Moved ByJ. Taylor
    Seconded ByR. Coleman

    That the Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee supports the two-year bulky plastic recycling pilot program at the Lindsay Ops Landfill.

    Carried

7.2
Improvements to Mattress Recycling Program
 

Staff gave an overview of improvements in the mattress recycling program including, selling curbside collection tags for mattresses online and not allowing mattresses to be disposed of in landfills.

Fenelon PRC members were very supportive but want to ensure that proper education is given to residents and recommend including this information in the waste and recycling calendar and jump in for further outreach.

  • Moved ByR. Coleman
    Seconded ByJ. Taylor

    That the Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee supports recycling all mattresses in the City of Kawartha Lakes and no longer accepting mattresses at the Laxton, Eldon, Somerville, and Fenelon landfills.

    Carried

7.3
Construction and Demolition Recycling Pilot Program Update
 

Staff reviewed the success of the construction and demolition recycling pilot program and recommend continuing this program into future years, pending council approval.

Fenelon PRC members were supportive but would also like staff to look into a construction and demolition reuse program at the landfills.

  • Moved ByJ. Taylor
    Seconded ByR. Coleman

    That the Fenelon PRC supports a permanent Construction and Demolition recycling program at the Lindsay Ops landfill, with consideration of an annual operating budget of $155,000 for 2022.

    Carried

7.4
MECP Inspection of Fenelon Landfill Compost Pad
 

Staff provided an update on the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks inspection of the Fenelon compost pad. No issues were noted.

  • Moved ByR. Coleman
    Seconded ByJ. Taylor

    The Fenelon Landfill PRC received the update.

    Carried

8.
Public Comment Period
 

Staff informed the committee that council approved the Fenelon landfill's 2020 work summary and 2021 work plan.

Dave Kerr noted that the capital project work at Fenelon landfill will be taking place in the next couple of months and the committee will receive updates as they are available.

Bob requested that there be an update on the Fenelon landfill pollinator program at the next meeting.

9.
Next Meeting
 

The next meeting date will be determined at a later time.

10.
Adjournment
 

  • Moved ByJ. Taylor
    Seconded ByM. Wilson
    Carried
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