The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.

John Birchall in the Chair.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

None.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

None.

Approval of Minutes

1.

Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes of September 10, 2014.

Moved by:      Philip Breault

Seconded by: Geoff Shore

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes of September 10, 2014 be approved.

Carried

Correspondence

2.

Moved by:      Dayna Laxton

Seconded by: Geoff Shore

THAT the correspondence items, previously distributed by e-mail, be received.

Carried

Items

3.

Ian Gray Award Review.

The Chair advised that Communications staff reviewed and modified the Ian Gray Award brochure, grants application form and annual prize application form.  Discussion ensued regarding minor amendments to the documents and next steps for handling the applications should quorum not be achieved at the next meeting. 

Moved by:      Philip Breault

Seconded by: Geoff Shore

a) THAT the Ian Gray Award brochure, Grant Application Form and Annual Prize Application Form be approved;

b) AND THAT the Ian Gray Award brochure, Grant Application Form and Annual Prize Application Form be posted on the Town's website at www.newmarket.ca

c) AND THAT in the absence of a formal meeting, that the Ian Gray Award applications be distributed by e-mail to all Committee members;

d) AND THAT the Chair, in consultation with Committee members, be authorized to award the grants.

Carried

4.

Discussion regarding Recommendations to 2015 Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee.

The list of recommendations to the Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee for the 2014-2018 term was reviewed and minor modifications were made. 

5.

E-Waste Event Post Event Review.

Discussion ensued regarding the E-Waste event.  Attendance was significantly down and signage was limited as a result of the election. 

6.

Discussion regarding Review of the 2010 - 2014 NEAC Accomplishments and Final Meeting Commentary.

Discussion of the NEAC accomplishments was deferred to the final meeting on November 12, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.  A light dinner will be available and all NEAC members from the course of the term to be invited to attend. 

New Business

None.

Adjournment

Moved by:      Philip Breault

Seconded by: Dayna Laxton

THAT the meeting adjourn.

Carried

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.