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The
meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m.
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J.
Birchall in the Chair.
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The
Chair requested that those in attendance introduce themselves and provide a
brief summary of their interest and experience related to environmental
issues.
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Declarations of Pecuniary
Interest
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None.
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Moved
by: Cathie Ethier
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Seconded
by: Nicole Hamley
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THAT
the correspondence items, previously distributed by e-mail, be received.
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Carried
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Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
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Seconded
by: Petra Vollmerhausen
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THAT
selection of Chair be deferred to the December 9, 2015 Newmarket
Environmental Advisory Committee meeting.
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Carried
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2.
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Verbal Update regarding Town
environmental initiatives
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The
Traffic Technician introduced the Senior Environmental Coordinator, who
provided a verbal update on her position and projects to date. Councillor
Sponga provided a verbal update on the budget process and associated
environmental initiatives, including the Active Transportation Network,
trail connectivity considerations as they relate to street construction, flooding
issues and low impact development considerations for the VivaNext and
Regional Annex projects. Discussion ensued regarding drinking water, water
system flushing and stormwater management.
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3.
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Verbal update regarding the
Urban Hens Pilot Project
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The
Council/Committee Coordinator provided a verbal update regarding the
proposed urban hens pilot project and advised that a report will be
forthcoming in the new year. She further advised of NEAC’s options with
respect to providing comments on the pilot project.
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4.
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Verbal Update regarding
upcoming events
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The
Acting Chair provided a verbal update regarding the Regional Environmental
Advisory Committee meeting, scheduled for November 26, 2015. He suggested
that Newmarket host a Regional Environmental Advisory Committee meeting in
2016. He further provided information regarding NEAC events, including
Earth Hour, the Community Garage Sale and the e-Waste event. D. Kempton
advised of an upcoming march at Queens Park on November 29, 2015.
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a)
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Municipal Energy Plan
Stakeholder Advisory Group
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J.
Birchall provided a verbal update regarding the Municipal Energy Plan
Stakeholder Advisory Group and its work to date and advised that the fifth
meeting of the group will take place on December 8, 2015. Discussion ensued
regarding proposed energy incentive programs associated with the plan and
how NEAC will provide further input once the plan is finalized.
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6.
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2016 Schedule of Meetings
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The
Council/Committee Coordinator provided an overview of the 2016 Schedule of
Meetings, as distributed.
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Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
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Seconded
by: Cathie Ethier
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THAT
the 2016 Schedule of Meetings be approved.
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Carried
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7.
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NEAC Workplan
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The
Committee discussed its workplan for the current term of Council and each
member provided input on their individual environmental priorities.
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Moved
by: David Kempton
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Seconded
by: Cathie Ethier
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THAT
the Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes of November 12, 2014
and October 21, 2015 be approved.
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Carried
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Moved
by: Petra Vollmerhausen
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Seconded
by: Jill King
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THAT
the meeting adjourn.
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Carried
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There
being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
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