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BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO
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REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF APRIL 19th, 1982
FROM: COUNCILLOR DIANE HAMRE
SUBJECT: MONITORING COMMITTEE - PORT GRANBY WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY
RECOMMENDATION:
That this report be received for consideration.
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COMMENT:
On Sunday, April 4th, 1982, I met with John Veldhuis in
accordance with Resolutions GPA -419-82 and GPA -420-82, as follows:
"That Council endorse the formation of a Monitoring
Committee with 5 members for Port Granby Waste
Management Facility and Councillor Hamre be the
Town's representative and, in co-operation with
the Chief Administrative Officer, Town Staff be
available as resource people when necessary.
as follows:
That the previous resolution be amended by adding
'And that in the interim, Councillor Hamre liaise
with Mr. Veldhuis as a Steering Committee and report
back to Committee within 4 weeks'".
Mr. Veldhuis and I see the objectives of the committee
1. To increase the knowledge and understanding of the
Monitoring Committee members in relation to this
facility thus allowing them to assist the elected
and the public to have a better understanding of this
site in our community.
2. To investigate the past, present and future operations of the
facility and the conditions of the same. N
3. To become familiar with the required standards of 1
operation. h
4. To determine whether the standa•dsare being met.��
5. To investigate and understand the ways and means of
de -commissioning the site (to be done by 1985-1986).
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REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF APRIL 19th, 1982
6. To act as an advisory body to Town Council and to make reports.
7. To arrange meetings with experts in the various
fields relating to this facility.
8. To initiate and/or recommend possible action if
required.
The suggested members of the committee are as follows:
Dora Nicholls
Warren Lowes
Bud Hay
John Veldhuis
Diane Hamre.
We would suggest holding monthly meetings of the
Monitoring Committee, the first of which to be on April 28th, 1982,
and have considered these ideas for possible agendas for the meetings.
In April, 1982, a suggested speaker might be Mr. Peter Hughes from
the Ministry of Natural Resources, whose department takes water samples
from the lakes and creeks in the area. At the May, 1982 meeting,
a possible speaker could be someone from Environment Canada to discuss
the conditions of removal.
In June, 1982, someone from the Atomic Energy Board could
be invited to discuss the de -commissioning procedures and the alternatives
for a permanent site. In July, 1982, we would suggest someone from
the Ontario Great Lakes Commission who has done some research on bank
stablilization and who can report on the same. In September of 1982,
we would suggest inviting a representative from Eldorado to advise
what their plans are for the future.
By October, 1982, the Monitoring Committee would hope to be
in a position to start formulating plans and recommending procedures
relative to the community.
The steering committee see the role of the Monitoring
Committee to investigate, educate and communicate. The Monitoring
Committee is recommended as a tool to broaden the understanding of
all parties concerned.
Two questions that need to be asked of Council are:
1. We would like to report to Council on a regular
basis, and how often does Council see this as
being necessary?
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REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF APRIL 19th, 1982
2. Is there a possibility of a minimal amount
of funding being available to assist with
secretarial costs?
Respectfully submitted,
(Mrs.) Diane Hamre
Regional Councillor
Ward 3
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