MINUTES SIOUX LOOKOUT ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE September 29 th, 2016, 5:00 P.M. Boreal Community Engagement Room, Heritage Train Station 53 Front Street, Sioux Lookout 1. Determination of Quorum there was quorum for a meeting. Present: George Hoggarth Chair Anne Saltel Vice Chair Joanne Peacock Committee Member Joyce Timpson Committee Member Mukhtar Khan Committee Member Mike Quince Committee Member Rachel Craig Committee Member Jody Brinkman Manager of Development Services, Municipal Resource Silvia Jakobs Development Services Secretary 2. Call Meeting to Order 2.1 The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. MOTION: Moved by Joanne, Seconded Mukhtar: THAT the Sioux Lookout Environment Committee meeting of September 29, 2016 be declared open and called to order. 3. Identification of Non Agenda items 3.1 No Idling Policy 3.2 Presentation to Council November 9, 2016 4. Adopt Agenda MOTION: Moved by Mike, Seconded by Mukhtar: THAT the Agenda as amended, of the September 29, 2016 Meeting of the Environment Committee is approved, as presented. CARRIED 5. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest None
6. Adoption of Minutes 6.1 August 31, 2016 Minutes The Committee reviewed the minutes. MOTION: Moved by Joanne, Seconded by Joyce: THAT the Minutes of the August 31, 2016 Meeting of the Environment Committee is approved as presented. CARRIED 7. Reports none George chaired the remainder of the meeting. 8. Programs 8.1 Community Garden Joanne reported that the community garden program is winding down and the water has been shut off. 8.2 Curbside Swap Residents are still participating in Curbside Swap despite the bad weather. Posting the event on Face Book has helped spread the word about the event. 9. Business arising from the Minutes 9.1 Promoting the use of Municipal tap water Jody wrote a report to Council to re-adopt Policy 2-9, Promote Use of Municipal Water. The report will be presented at the next Council meeting on October 19, 2016. 9.2 Reusable bags school project Anne spoke with the High School about making reusable bags. There has been no response to date. Anne suggested that the Committee buy reusable bags instead of having them made. 9.3 Plastic Bags update on Fresh Market Foods George spoke with Tracy about reusable bags. More information will be provided after Thanksgiving. 9.4 Delegation Reports to NOMA and KDMA re: Climate Change
Joyce is waiting for more information regarding delegation reports. Of interest, Bob Nault is presenting a Climate Change Forum in Dryden on October 12 th and in Kenora on October 13 th. Some Committee members are hoping to attend. 9.5 Municipal Policy on Adaptation for Climate Change Jody wrote a report to Council to request staff to develop a policy that considers climate change impacts when designing and implementing capital projects. The report will go to Council on October 19 th. Joyce recommended that the Committee work with the Clerks department to prepare an informational ad for the Bulletin on climate change adaptation. 9.6 Green Spaces Action: Mike will speak on Green Spaces at the next meeting. 9.7 Impact of road construction Town Beach Project Jody spoke with the CAO. Before the project proceeds, The Municipality will be facilitating a presentation with various parties involved discussing the contamination on the beach. 10. New Business 10.1 Status on invitation to Sarah Campbell to attend EC meeting Anne messaged Sarah Campbell s office and provided an invitation to upcoming EC meeting dates. The Committee is waiting for a response. 10.2 Group discussion on Bill 151- Waste Free Ontario Act There was discussion about Section 67 of the Act. Generally, the Act is difficult to interpret. Action: Anne will contact Sarah Campbell s office for a simplified version of the Act. 10.3 Waste Reduction Week in Canada Waste Reduction Week runs from October 17-23, 2016. Waste Reduction Week is about engaging the community in the three R s. The Committee will discuss event planning for Waste Reduction Week in August 2017. 10.4 Review and Update on the 2015/2016 Work Plan
The Committee discussed the 2015/2016 Work Plan. The following progress reports were discussed: a) Review By-laws - Anne will continue working on the By-laws pertaining to the environment. Mike commented that people should be more informed about the effects of burning plastics on the environment. Action: The Committee will conduct further research on the effects of burning plastics on the environment. b) Active Transportation this has been transferred to Rec and Culture. Action: Mike will speak with Gerson on the progress of an Active Transportation initiative. c) Re-use Centre Grants. Anne commented that grants were not available for a Re-use Centre. Anne conducted research and found that Curbside Swap was just as effective as a Re-use Centre. Curbside Swap is very cost effective because a storage building is not required. The Committee commented that Social Media has been working very well to promote Curbside Swap. Action: Joyce will contact Social Housing organizations to remind people to shop at the second hand store. d) Nuclear Waste Information Action: Anne will try to find a contact person who can notify the Committee if and when a presentation on nuclear waste is held in Ignace. Some of the Committee members would like to attend the session. e) Recognition Recognition of environmentally conscious groups is ongoing. Action: The Committee will research groups, retailers and individuals who are making an environmental difference. f) Community Garden Joanne reported that additional garden beds may be added in 2017 depending on the budget. g) Communication and Education Action: The Committee will continue to communicate with residents and educate sustainable environmental practices.
h) Dark Skies Initiative This initiative was eliminated. i) Budget The Committee discussed the Budget: The Committee agreed to purchase reusable bags and issue them at no cost to the public. An effort will be made to buy Canadian made bags. Action: Anne will talk to signatures about purchasing decals for the bags. Action: George will check the wording on Safeway s reusable bags poster. 11. Non Agenda Items 11.1 No Idling Policy Anne commented that all Municipal staff should be aware that there is a No Idling Policy. 11.2 Presentation to Council November 9 th, 2016 A presentation will be made to Council on Wednesday, November 9 th to review what the Committee members have achieved in the past year and their intentions for 2017. The deadline for the report to the CAO is October 24 th. The Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 18, at 5:00 p.m. for a Special Meeting to work on the presentation. 12. Date of Special Meeting to discuss the 2015/2016 and 2017 Work Plans October 18 th, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Boreal Room 13. Date of next Regular Meeting November 3, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the Boreal Room. 14. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.