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The
meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m.
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Nicole
Hamley in the Chair.
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Moved
by: Michelle Bourdeau
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Seconded
by: David Kempton
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THAT
the Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes of March 2, 2016 be
approved.
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Moved
by: John Birchall
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Seconded
by: Petra Vollmerhausen
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THAT
the correspondence items, previously distributed by e-mail, be received.
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J.
Birchall provided an update from the Municipal Energy Plan Stakeholder
Advisory Group and advised that the timeframe for comments has been delayed
to provide an opportunity for NEAC to comment on the draft plan. Discussion
ensued regarding the draft plan, including items that may require further
refinement, funding challenges for environmental projects, membership on
the stakeholder group. The following areas were identified for inclusion
and/or clarification in the draft plan:
·
what is a retrofit – considerations
for residential retrofit, including timelines, required infrastructure, potential
costs, etc.
·
the label program should
maintain consistency with other plans and not be unique to the Newmarket
project.
J.
Birchall suggested that all members provide him with their comments, by
e-mail within two weeks for compilation and consideration by the Committee
at the May 4, 2016 meeting.
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The
Council/Committee Coordinator distributed the workplan, as revised by J.
Birchall to include further deliverables and priorities. Discussion ensued
regarding the Council Workshop presentation.
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Discussion
ensued regarding past presence at the Newmarket’s Farmer’s Market and
whether there was interest to have a presence at the Farmer’s Market,
storage challenges, volunteer recruitment, scheduling and potential
interactive engagement opportunities. Committee members were requested to
advise the meeting Chair of their interest and availability to
participate.
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The
Chair provided a verbal update on the Regional Environmental Advisory
Committee Meeting that was held at the Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and
Education Centre in Stouffville on March 30, 2016. She advised that those
in attendance were provided with a tour of the meeting facility and summary
of the environmental features of the building. Discussion ensued regarding
Regional tree canopy targets and works of other Environmental Advisory
Committee’s within the Region.
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J.
Birchall advised of the upcoming Neighbourhood Network Tree Planting which
will take place on April 30, 2016.
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J.
Birchall advised of the upcoming Holland River Clean-up on May 7, 2016 and
provided background on NEAC’s presence at past events. Discussion ensued
regarding participation at the event.
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P.
Vollmerhausen advised that the location and insurance have been obtained.
She further advised that commitments from NEAC members and volunteers to
assist remain outstanding. J. Birchall to determine whether there is a
need for the garage sale signs to be replaced and submit sign locations to
P. Vollmerhausen.
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Moved
by: John Birchall
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Seconded
by: Petra Vollmerhausen
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THAT
the Committee approve an advertising expenditure not exceeding $600.00 for
two ads in the Newmarket Era newspaper and further signage, if required.
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a)
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Councillor
Sponga advised that LEAF will be hosting an event at Riverwalk Commons on
July 16, 2016.
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b)
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P.
Vollmerhausen requested an update on Earth Hour. Councillor Sponga advised
that Ward 1 and Ward 7 won the War of the Wards and will be receiving a
community barbecue event.
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Moved
by: David Kempton
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Seconded
by: Michelle Bourdeau
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THAT
the meeting adjourn.
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There
being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
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