Business, Mnutes, etc

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=56 BGCOLOR="#666633" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="00fc8c83.jpg"> <div> EH! Business</div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=160 BGCOLOR="#666633" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Environment Haliburton! meetings are held monthly. </B></div> <bR> <div> Anyone who cares about the environment is welcome to attend.</div> <div> Membership costs $20 per year and entitles you to belong to Environment Haliburton's Yahoo email group, which allows members to share all sorts of interesting information with each other.</div> <div> Learn more about environmental initiatives! Stimulate your grey matter! Get involved! Meet some really cool people! Oh, and bring your own coffee mug!</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>INDEX:</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#download_the_membership_application" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U><B>Membership information/</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#download_the_membership_application" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U><B>application</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Minutes</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#june_23_2007" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>June 23, 2007</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#may_12_2007" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>May 12,  2007</U></A><A HREF="id68_m.htm#may_12_2007" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U> </U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#march_17_2007" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>March 17, 2007</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#february_10_2007" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>Feb 10, 2007</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#january_20_2007" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>Jan 20, 2007</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#december_9_2006" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>Dec 9, 2006</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#august_8_2006" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>Aug 8, 2006</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#february_18_2006" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>Feb 18 2006</U></A></div> <bR> <div> F<A HREF="id68_m.htm#february_21_2004" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>eb 21, 2004</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#january_17_2004" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>Jan 17, 2004</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#december_13_2003" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>Dec. 13, 2003</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#november_15_2003" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>Nov. 15, 2003</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#october_19_2003" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>Oct. 19, 2003</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#september_13_2003" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>Sept. 13, 2003</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#august_23_2003" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>Aug. 23, 2003</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#july_19_2003" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>July 19, 2003</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#june_21_2003" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>June 21, 2003</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#may_24_2003" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>May 24, 2003</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#april_26_2003" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>April 26, 2003</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#march_15_2003" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>March 15, 2003</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68_m.htm#february_15_2003" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>Feb 15, </U></A><A HREF="id68_m.htm#february_15_2003" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Business, Mnutes, etc"><U>2003</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=424 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <B>Want to be a member of EH!?</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="download_the_membership_application"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Download the membership application</B><B> <a href="HTMLobj-382/PDF_-_EH__Membership_Application.pdf"></a>  </B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> <a href="HTMLobj-384/EH__Membership_2007.pdf"><u>Here</u> </a>  </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Next Meeting</B></div> <div> <B> Saturday, October 15   10:00pm </B></div> <div> <B>Room 10, SSFC  Haliburton</B></div> <div> <B>Read the General By-laws.  <a href="HTMLobj-534/General_Bylaw_EH5.pdf"><u>Click here.</u> </a>  </B></div> <bR> <div> ===========================================</div> <div> <B>Minutes of the Meetings of Board of Directors of Environment Haliburton!</B></div> <div> <I><B>Any amendments to these Minutes are recorded in the Minutes of the Subsequent Meeting</B></I></div> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALIBURTON!</B></div> <div> <B>Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors</B></div> <div> <B>January 15, 2011</B></div> <div> <B>Lochlin Community Centre</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Board Members Present:</B> Carolynn Coburn, Margaret Dobrzensky, Mieke Foster, Eric Lilius, Heather Ross, Paul Stone, Terry Wright</div> <bR> <div> <B>Members and Guests Present: </B>Gay Bell, Stephen Foster, Reg Holloway, Jean Schlicklin Tyler</div> <bR> <div> 1.     Call to Order:</div> <div> Meeting called to order at 1:13pm by Chair Eric Lilius.</div> <bR> <div> <B>2.     Project Updates:</B></div> <div> a)     Skylar County Maps by Blaine Devogue. Jean Schlicklin Tyler reported that the maps illustrate businesses, events, using a cartoon approach. Commercial groups pay for ads, not-for-profits are listed free at bottom. They are distributed by commercial sites, linked to County and municipal websites. Maps updated regularly on website, and hard copies updated every five years.</div> <div> <I><B>Action:</B></I><I> </I>Moved by Jean Schicklin Tyler, seconded by Carolynn Coburn that Eric Lilius signs letter to include EH! on the map.</div> <bR> <div> <B>b)     Bark Lake.</B> Margaret Dobrzensky reported that Royel's water taking permit was rejected by MOE.</div> <div> <I><B>Action:</B></I><I> </I>Margaret will draft a letter on behalf of EH! commending MOE for this decision.</div> <bR> <div> <B>c)     Haliburton Highlands Field Naturalists</B>.</div> <div> <U>HHFN celebrates their 20</U><U>th</U><U> anniversary in 2012</U>.  A member of the board of HHFN contacted us to see if EH would consider holding some kind of Ecofair, possibly about green technologies, in 2012 in celebration of HHFN's 20th anniversary. HHFN would be a participant and possible partner, and it could involve other environmental groups.</div> <div>   While EH is interested in participating, it does not see that it could take a leadership role at this time.</div> <div> <I><B>Action</B></I>:  Heather will respond by email.</div> <bR> <div> d)     <U>Sunday hunting</U>. Safety on Sundays:  An member wrote to ask if EH had an interest in the recent implementation of Sunday hunting in Ontario as a human rights and safety issue, wherein citizens in the province are no longer safe in the outdoors on Sundays due to hunting. </div> <div> EH decided it will not take on the issue.</div> <div> <I><B>Action</B></I><B>:</B> Heather will respond by email.</div> <bR> <div> <B>e)     Financial Report by Carolynn Coburn</B>. No December bank statement; balance November 30th $1600 cash; listed cheques written; we received a $700 cheque from HKPR for Local Food Planning and Procedures Group; </div> <bR> <div> <B>f)     Memberships</B>.</div> <div> <I><B>Action</B></I><B>:</B> Eric Lilius will email Yahoo group with membership form.</div> <bR> <div> <B>g)     Minutes.</B> Mieke Foster will record meetings. Terry Wright will condense into legally required minutes.</div> <div> <I><B>Action:</B></I><I> </I>Mieke will send notes for previous meetings to Terry.</div> <bR> <div> <B>h)     Meeting Room</B>.  Dysart Library is equipped with large screen, wifi. Rental fee may be $40 per time.</div> <div> <I><B>Action:</B></I><I> </I>Eric Lilius will contact Dysart re fee and availability.</div> <bR> <div> <B>i)     Haliburton Highlands Local Food Coalition</B> (HHLFC)</div> <div> a.     Report, Jean Schlicklin: Local Food Workshop (LFW) holding a local seed swap and potluck Feb 5. EH! will provide refreshments, set up a toonie donation jar and an information table.  LFW has new, active members. Future plans may include a spring workshop, monthly cooking classes, a summer workshop, local farm/garden tours, preserving fruits and vegetables.</div> <div> b.     Report, Paul Stone: Planning and Procedures Group (PPG) headed by Brian Nash, deals with infrastructure (land, producers, suppliers), PPG considering paid staff funded by Trillium grant.</div> <div> c.     HHLFC Organization Tree</div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >John Seed's meeting led to Climate Action Network. The people interested in Local Food decided to join EH!, and organized the Local Food Coalition in 2007, with Sharon Harrison as chair. HHLFC organizes forums and workshops. </FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Haliburton County Farmers' Market was established independently, but is a member of the Coalition.</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Kate Hall (Communities in Action) organized a 2010 Local Food Forum, leading to formation of the Local Food Workshop Group and the Planning and Procedures Group, under the auspices of HHLFC.</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Haliburton County Farmers Association, a long-established organization, is part of the Coalition. HCFA co-sponsors events and the haliburtonfresh web site.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>j)     December Planning Meeting Follow-up.</B> The following is a brief summary of comments and ideas:</div> <div> a.     Eric Lilius: summarized the events of the December 11th meeting, including the proposal from Dave Bathe, Malcolm Morris and Wallace Smith; the decision of EH! initially to accept the proposal, but on further discussion to reconsider it, and not to move ahead with it at present. Eric also read an email from Dave Bathe stating their proposal was open to revision, and one from Wallace Smith clarifying that he was never interested in being a consultant on a Trillium proposal.</div> <div> b.     Transition Towns:</div> <div> i.     Eric described the Transition Town movement. It is about re-localization, how to deal with peak oil and its ramifications, how to bring the energy back into the community. Can this be a means by which EH! can move forward? What kind of formal structure is involved? How would it affect our community?</div> <div> ii.     Further steps: look at videos about Transition Towns, sponsor a forum with speakers from Transitions Towns such as Barrie, Guelph, or Peterborough; have a public film showing. <I><B>Action:</B></I><I> </I>Meeting January 29th 10 am -12 noon to view a Transition Town video.</div> <div> c.     General consensus: EH! wants to move forward, to acknowledge both the work Dave Bathe, Malcolm Morris, and Wallace Smith put into the proposal, and their feelings when EH! decided to reconsider what had initially been accepted.</div> <div> d.      In-house review: Reg Holloway will undertake this as an essential first step in addressing our organizational structure.</div> <div> e.     Leadership tasks: currently Eric Lilius is assuming the duties of Chair. `Mieke Foster and Terry Wright are collaborating on minutes.</div> <bR> <div> <B>k)     Next EH! Meeting. </B>February 19th 10 am -12 noon, location to be announced.</div> <bR> <div> <B>l)     Meeting adjourned</B> 3:42 pm.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> EH Minutes January 15, 2011</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALIBURTON!</B></div> <div> <B>MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS</B></div> <div> <B>March 21, 2009</B></div> <div> <B>Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>DRAFT MINUTES</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Joan Barton, David Bathe, Carolynn Coburn (Treasurer), Margaret Dobrzensky, Mieke Foster (Secretary/Membership Coordinator), Malcolm Morris, Heather Ross (President), Paul Stone, Terry Wright</div> <bR> <div> <B>MEMBERS AND GUESTS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Gay Bell, James Bryan, Stephen Foster, Dave Heaven, Arthur Hughes, Jerry Hunnius, Valerie Hunnius, Shelly King, Joan MacDonald, Tom Reddering, Jacob Reid, Tom Thistle, Wilma Thomson, Rob Williams</div> <bR> <div> <B>REGRETS</B>:</div> <div> Eric Lilius</div> <bR> <div> <B>1.     WELCOME</B></div> <div> Heather welcomed all present at 10:10 a.m. followed by a round table of introductions.</div> <bR> <div> <B>2.     APPROVAL OF AGENDA</B></div> <div> Moved by Carolynn Coburn and seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <div> <B>That the Agenda be adopted with any new items to be included under All Other Business.</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> <B>3.     APPROVAL OF JANUARY 17 and February 21, 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES</B></div> <div> Approval deferred until the April meeting.</div> <bR> <div> 4.     BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES</div> <div> Business deferred until the April meeting.</div> <bR> <div> <B>5.     FINANCIAL REPORT</B></div> <div> Report deferred until the April meeting.</div> <bR> <div> <B>6.     GUEST SPEAKER</B></div> <div> Tom Reddering, HKPR Health Unit / U-Links Students - Septic Project </div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Tom was an EH! member a long time ago and is glad to come back.  He did not prepare a formal presentation but agreed to take questions on health and sewage</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Malcolm introduced the five students involved with the U-Links project</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Rob Williams, one of the students, provided an overview of the U-Links project: studying septic systems in Haliburton area with a focus on lakeside properties, providing an overview of the different types of septic systems and their longevity, septic (re)inspection, disposal options for septage, alternative systems, legislative requirements from MOE and Health Unit, and final recommendations</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The students found it very difficult to determine the types of systems used around lakes and their age.  They contacted Muskoka and Algonquin Highlands for this information</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Tom indicated inspections are done and reports generated when septic systems are installed or if there is a complaint</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Muskoka hired summer student inspectors as part of a multi-year re-inspection program</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >There are issues with older septic systems or with holding tanks that leak and leach into water bodies.  A health inspector can go on-site only if there has been a complaint or a direct threat to public health or the environment.  He can then order remedial action as per the Building Code</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Record keeping began in 1970 and most lakes were inspected between 1975 and 2003.  Cedar Lake in Wilberforce was recently inspected and lakes in the Dysart portion of Algonquin Park will be inspected next</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The Health Unit has been contracted by the municipality to do septic re-inspections at a cost of $250/lot.  On average, 2-5% of sites around a lake require remedial action</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The municipality can request a re-inspection but a letter must first be sent to the owners</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Before 1998 money for septic re-inspections came from the MOE; now it comes from the municipality</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Tom finds that the Building Code is not easy to work with; the MOE approach was better</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Arthur asked how septage is disposed.  Tom indicated it is field applied under the 2007 Field Nutrient Act.  Tom does not know how much is applied in the County but fields have a loading capacity.  Information would be available from hauling companies and from an SGS Lakefield study done for Algonquin Highlands</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Septage is applied all over the County and Tom is not aware of any being trucked in for disposal.  It is applied as is and is not pelletized or dried out.  Heather indicated that it is sprayed on the fields</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >A home septic system need to cleaned out every 3-4 years; a cottage every 6-7 years, and a holding tank needs regular pumping</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Septic tank contents usually consist of a layer of sludge on the bottom, water in the middle, and then a layer of fats and scum on top</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The tank has inlet and outlet baffles, the latter to protect the weeping bed from fats.  An inside wall has holes and when the sludge reaches the holes the tank must be emptied.  A dip stick can be used to determine the depth</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >A tank has two lids and the one near the outlet baffle can easily break</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Newly installed septic systems need more inspection because of overuse.  New owners also tend to remove much of the natural vegetation buffer which is replaced by fertilized lawns that can often lead to increased phosphorus loadings in the lake</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >New homes are often quite large and disrupt the natural flow of water in the soil; they have more washrooms and a dishwasher.  Reference was made to the CACE study on dishwasher detergents</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Haliburton has high iron and aluminium content in its soils, different than the Kawarthas.  We are on granite and the iron binds to phosphorus which is why the water in our lakes has a distinctive colour</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Zebra mussels like the water in the Kawarthas but not in Haliburton</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >What is the best material for a septic tank: fibreglass, concrete or steel?  Plastic is best.  New legislation requires an outlet filter to be installed with the outlet baffle.  Both are made from PVC plastic that will not rot as concrete does.  Filters can become clogged with suspended solids and oils and need to be cleaned regularly</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >How many systems are there in the County?  About 500 new inspections have been done annually for the past 35 years.  Tom replaced one put in 20 years ago</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >How is the public educated?  Either through pubic presentations or when a new tank is applied for.  Sometimes the contractor will do this on behalf of the owner.  Tom likes to be present during a new installation as contractors may not do the necessary education</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Can sewage be disposed in existing treatment plants?  A treatment plant handles raw sewage and can accept holding tank material but not the thick gooey organic sludge from a septic tank.  Dysart has a separate tank for managing septic tank sludge</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Jacob asked about the most popular types of septic systems.  According to the Building Code, you can have a Class 1 or Outhouse with chemical or composting toilets as an alternative.  Class 2 is just for grey water used in places without sewage systems.  Class 3 is classified as a cesspool.  Class 4 has a holding tank and leaching bed which must be used for a home.  Class 5 is a holding tank installed where the soil can not cope with the sewage</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >It is important to have municipalities more actively involved in identifying older metal tank septic systems.  Metal tanks have not been around since 1972 and were replaced by plastic tanks that are now stronger than those originally manufactured.  However, do not pump plastic tanks in the spring as they may float!</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Do tanks deteriorate?  They do if they are exposed to the air.  If the tank cracks, the leak will seal itself.  People sometimes punch holes in the tanks to avoid paying for a pump out</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >When is a good time for an inspection?  Students often inspect in the summer when it is dry.  Tom recommends inspecting in the spring and after the August long weekend.  Late summer or early fall are also good times to look for excessive moisture near weeping beds</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Rob asked about composting toilets.  Tom indicated that you need to pay attention to the system and designate someone to be responsible for regular maintenance.  If too many people use a composting toilet, it will need an overflow tank and require a Type 3 system.  Even with a composting toilet, a septic system is still required if there are showers and dishwashers</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Research is being done on the impact of composting toilets on soils by Craig Jowett at the University of Waterloo</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >There are other better fast-acting systems available from Brooklin Concrete such as the Waterloo Biofilter or EcoFlow but a septic system is still required</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >There is also the constructed wetland approach</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Malcolm suggested that people want to keep the weeping beds functional as long as possible and that an infiltrator system may be a good strategy as it is light enough and can be self-installed.  The system may be useful if there are home additions requiring greater septic capacity</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Question was asked about toilet paper.  Tom indicated that toilet paper is designed to dissolve but do not add paper towels or tissues as they do not dissolve</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Question was asked about chlorine in toilet paper.  Septic systems will not be ruined by chlorine</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Observations: If a toilet backs up the weeping bed is probably full; if the ground is good, the septage will be contained and not move about; the best strategy is to avoid phosphates through better education; septic systems and ground water are closely linked; and drilled wells are better than dug wells especially in flood plain areas</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Valerie indicated that there may be an opportunity for the Source Water Protection Committees to give septic re-inspection a higher profile and also recommend uploading the costs to the province</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Tom indicated that he is willing to speak at a public event</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >He also indicated that the contract with the Municipality of Dysart et al to do septic tank inspections will be up for renewal on December 31, 2010.  Our support to continue with the current system would be appreciated</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Heather thanked the U-Links students for their excellent work.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>7.     PROJECT UP-DATES:</B></div> <div> <B>a.     Uranium Committee - Joan Barton, Paul Stone, Adam Wright</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Joan provided an update on past events: Sean and Darlene were at a U of T Greenpeace event and got good information especially from a Greenpeace handout; Joan met with a Port Hope couple with arsenic-filled pipes; the group connected with CUME; they will be in Pickering on June 10; there is an April 22 film event with Sean in Peterborough; a radio interview was done with Lake Ontario WaterKeeper to be broadcast from FM 101.9 out of Kingston.  See WaterKeeper's Website</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Carolynn, Heather and Eric attended the EH! supported Greenpeace event on February 27 at Sir Sandford Fleming College in Lindsay.  Bruce Cox spoke, they met Bob Lovelace and networked.  30-40 students were present but were prompted by their professor to ask pro-nuclear questions as wind and solar were downplayed as not being efficient enough for our needs</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >`Mieke spoke about a nuclear debate taking place at Jarvis CI in Toronto between Minister Smitherman and Jack Gibbons from the Clean Air Alliance</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Paul mentioned that those supporting nuclear believe new technology will solve nuclear disposal issues</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Paul indicated that HHHS's Paul Rosebush was not aware of local uranium mining and wanted to learn more.  He may be invited to a meeting of the Uranium Sub Committee</FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" >·     </FONT><B>Action item</B>: Heather and Joan to first meet with him in his office</div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Heather felt that we should have a Living with Uranium event to be discussed in more detail at the next meeting.  The event could also bring in CUME, FUME, and Barry Devolin.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>b.     Local Food - Sharon Harrison</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Paul spoke of two upcoming meetings to a) fine tune the web hub, and b) work on a strategic plan with Kathy Simpson to clearly define the organization</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >A key finding of the October Food Forum was for an on-line presence with a local hub so farmers, purveyors or public can access each other.  It will be different from Haliburton Fresh.  The Food Coalition should have their own Website but will be linked so people can be plugged in</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Bob Smith is hoping for at least one Haliburton market but wonders how consumers will know it exists.  If there is interest, Bob will do the ground work to set one up</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The Minden Storeroom can showcase local food; the Haliburton Feed Company will have space available, and Jean and Godfrey Tyler will run their farm</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The Tory Hill Market got start-up funding from Highlands East</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Carolynn indicated that $120 needs to be spent before the end on March ideally to secure a Web name.  Sharon is aware of the need to spend the money before the deadline</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Local farmers met and are starting a Haliburton Co-op to sell meat in bulk but there is no local abattoir.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>c.     Haliburton Environmental Collaborative - Eric Lilius</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Eric is away and returns on April 4 from Belize where he is taking a permaculture course for local application</FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" >·     </FONT>Heather reported on the HCDC Green Haliburton Initiative titled <I>Haliburton: the Greenest Community in North America</I>.  It may be difficult to achieve</div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >HEC might be in a position to take on the challenge through a sub-committee that can help build capacity.  Unfortunately, HEC can not go after EODF funding</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The battery program in Kawartha Lakes libraries was referenced as a good project.  It was suggested that the librarian be invited to speak about this program</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Mieke explained how Stewardship Ontario has launched the Household and Special Hazardous Wastes program to collect specific hazardous materials from residents</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Valerie indicated that there are specific places for managing specific hazardous products</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Information needs to be gathered about household hazardous wastes: what are they, who manages them, where are they managed, and what happens to them</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The County Voice would be an excellent source to research and distribute this information</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>d.     Communications - Terry Wright</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Terry indicated that there appeared to be more support to report on local initiatives through The County Voice than from the other two newspapers that are not locally owned</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Terry has written one article on green energy and the other on idling that have been forwarded to Heather and Carolynn for feedback.  They will become PSAs for Canoe FM</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Another article should be on what can and can not be recycled</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Carolynn reminded everyone that recyclables are a lower tier responsibility resulting in four different recycling/diversion messages</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Dave Bathe  reported that Minden has depots for various hazardous materials; he agreed to check out the collection process: what, where, when and how</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Valerie suggested writing a letter to the Chamber of Commerce inquiring whether their members are prepared to take back the products and materials they distribute</FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" >·     </FONT><B>Action Item: </B>Valerie agreed to write such a letter</div> <bR> <div> <B>e.     Reuse bag / Green Man project - Carolynn Coburn / Gay Bell</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Gay and Shelley were meeting to discuss the Green Man's appearances during the summer and will report back at the next meeting</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>f.     Faith and the Common Good - Eric</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >No report</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>8.     ALL OTHER BUSINESS</B></div> <div> a.     Plan review</div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Heather reported that Jane Tousaw had spoken with her to enquire if EH! can be part of the County Official Plan review process</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The Haliburton OP is a framework with details left to the local governments</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Jane believes this works well but the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing wants planning done at the upper tier</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>b.     Earth Hour</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Heather encouraged everyone to participate</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >She sent a Letter to the Editor to all three local newspapers</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Paul reminded everyone that Seedy Saturday was coming up</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>c.     Greening Haliburton</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >See 7 c above</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>d.     Land Trust Enviro Hero </B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Heather listed the various award categories sponsored by the HHLT.  Nominations are due by April 10</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Heather would like to nominate Don Wright as a steward of the Lochlin Esker</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >There will be no is no adult Enviro Hero award this year</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The Gala takes place on May 22.  More information is available on the HHLT Website</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>e.     Stanhope Airport Environmental Impact</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Carolynn indicated that small jets need deicing or melting fluid as they sit on the runway and that a drainage system would be required to collect it.</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >She wondered if this was included in the airport expansion costs</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >An Environmental Assessment will not be necessary as this is a $3.5 billion project well below the $10 million EA requirement</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Heather indicated that the Ontario EA process has been supplanted by the federal process</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >This initiative should be monitored over the summer</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>f.     Passing of Carolynn Bray</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Carolynn spoke of the recent drowning of Carolynn Bray formerly with Healthy Communities Coalition</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>g.     Mail</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Carolynn reported receiving the following mail: from South Georgian Bay Source Water Protection; on the need for storage space for Frost Centre memorabilia and records; about Birds of Canada; promoting Pitch-in Canada.  A suggestion was made to write a Letter to the Editor encouraging everyone to join in the clean-up of their own local community</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>h.     Membership</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >`Mieke handed out a summary of past members to illustrate how membership numbers have fluctuated over the years</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>i.     Renewable is Doable - Eric and Paul</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Paul reported that Mike Perry attended the HCDC Greening event</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Programs do exist for those with a lower income through the United Way</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >LEEP, Low Energy Efficiency Program, may also have some money</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Check out the STAR Business section for Wednesday, March 18</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Energy audits are being done at two more churches.  Carolynn is looking to see if there may be a rebate for the Sacred Spaces program but rebates are for residential audits while churches are considered commercial</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Pam Sayne's residential audits are more detailed and expensive with little coming back through government rebates</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Those living in poverty will be unable to access the starter costs for an energy audit</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>j.     Events for Green Man and EH! Display Booth</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >`Mieke distributed a list of possible events in which EH! might participate</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The first is on Saturday April 11 as part of the Maple Syrup Festival taking place at the Lloyd Watson during the April Easter long weekend</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Heather agreed to set up a booth on Saturday; `Mieke to provide the display boards</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>9.     NEXT MEETING</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >April 18, 2009, Sir Sandford Fleming College.  10:00 a.m.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>10.     ADJOURNMENT</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m. so members could attend the U-Links Festival of Research</FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALIBURTON!</B></div> <div> <B>MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS</B></div> <div> <B>February 21, 2009</B></div> <div> <B>Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn (Treasurer), Margaret Dobrzensky, Mieke Foster (Secretary/Membership Coordinator), Eric Lilius (Vice President), Heather Ross (President), Paul Stone, Terry Wright</div> <bR> <div> <B>MEMBERS AND GUESTS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Stephen Foster, Reg Holloway, Shelley King, Maija Stone</div> <bR> <div> <B>REGRETS</B>: Dave Bathe, Joan Barton, Malcolm Morris</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>1.     WELCOME</B></div> <div> Heather welcomed all present at 10:05 followed by a round table of introductions</div> <bR> <div> <B>2.     APPROVAL OF AGENDA</B></div> <div> Moved by Carolynn Coburn and seconded by Paul Stone</div> <div> <B>That the Agenda be adopted with any new items be included under All Other Business.</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> <B>3.     APPROVAL OF JANUARY, 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Deferred to March meeting</FONT></div> <bR> <div> 4.     BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES</div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Deferred to March Meeting</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>5.     FINANCIAL REPORT</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Dave completed a year-end budget report but no comparison was made with the proposed budget</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The report will now go to Jay for review</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >We need a good review of the 2008 year's end for the next meeting</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Margaret indicated that the newspaper subscriptions will need to be renewed</FONT></div> <div> Moved by Carolynn Coburn and seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <div> <B>That the subscription for all three papers be renewed.</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> 6.     PROJECT UP-DATES:</div> <div> a.     Green Energy Act Alliance - Guest Speaker Mike Perry</div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Eric introduced Mike who knew about EH! from Operation Perma Frost at Queen's Park</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >He has spoken to SEAL and now to EH! to obtain our feedback on a Green Energy Act</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Mike was initially involved with KEEP (Kawartha Environmental Energy Project), a group that wanted to create a local energy project but only 10 megawatt projects or more were considered</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Mike spoke about the Green Energy Act Alliance, a group of organizations that came together to call for legislation supporting local green energy</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >McGuinty is proposing a Green Energy Act and now is the time to offer suggestions into the process</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Mike spoke to a PowerPoint presentation that provided an overview and the core components of the Green Energy Act.  He also distributed several handouts</FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" >·     </FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >For more information visit </FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.greenenergyact.ca" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.greenenergyact.ca"><U><U>www.greenenergyact.ca</U></U></A></FONT>, <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.ontario-sea.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ontario-sea.org"><U><U>www.ontario-sea.org</U></U></A></FONT> and contact him at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:mikeperry08@gmail.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:mikeperry08@gmail.com"><U><U>mikeperry08@gmail.com</U></U></A></FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The following topics were covered: definition of community energy, efficiency of renewables, benefits to local community, security of local power, local employment, targets for  renewables and conservation, advanced tariffs, connecting green energy to the grid, establishing a green energy system, streamlining environmental assessments, necessary infrastructure, financing, supporting this proposal, role of nuclear in a Green Energy Act, role of renewables in the grid, efficiencies of locally generated power, comparison of legislation with the proposal, conservation through house auditing and micro-financing, prioritizing sources of energy procurement</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Discussion included accessing up-front funding to help the needy do an energy assessment, training energy auditors, Manitoba Hydro loans paid back through hydro bill, funding needs for research and development, need for one-stop-shop for rebates, need for list of reliable contractors, streamlining the EA process, distributed energy system to prevent future blackouts, need for power source and grid map, local opportunities for hydro power, Navigable Water Act and role of hydro production, Natural Resources identification of potential hydro sources on maps, NRCan website can populate maps with wind and water potential</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Next possible steps include signing the petition, supporting an event in Lindsay</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Eric and Paul to monitor this project</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>b.     Uranium  Committee - Joan Barton, Paul Stone</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Eric reported on the February 27 Greenpeace event taking place in Lindsay at the Frost campus of Fleming College</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Eric was asked if EH! wanted to sponsor the event, do publicity and have a table there</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Carolynn will take the EH! uranium display board and deliver it to Joan</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Darlene and Shawn are involved, FUME has been approached, Safe and Green Energy is also a sponsor</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The Clean Air Alliance is putting on a No-Nukes teach-in at U of T on March 14and 15</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Clean Air posters were handed out at the All-Candidates meeting hosted by Canoe FM at the Pinestone.  All seven candidates were present and about 90 people attended</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Joan received a response back from the Health Unit with no concrete answers.  Will now send letter to Dr. Linda Harvey to determine next steps</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Paul reported that Paul Rosebush, the new head of Haliburton Hospital, was surprised to learn about local uranium mining.  Paul may invite him to the uranium sub-group meeting or to an EH! meeting as he is a problem solver who may be able to provide direction</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Eric reported that he has a DVD copy of Battle of Chernobyl that includes footage taken at the time of the accident and follow-up clean-up.  It is also on the EH! website</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>c.     U-Links research</B></div> <div> i)     Septage - Malcolm</div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Five students have taken on this project and will be present at the March 21 U-Links Celebration of Research.  A student will come to the EH! meeting</FONT></div> <div> <B>ii)     Uranium - Joan</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Project will be profiled at the Celebration of Research</FONT></div> <div> <B>iii)     Car Share - Terry</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The project has not been picked up and we will wait to see if there is interest in the summer or fall</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Terry noted that Highland Taxi had a round-trip twice-a-day bus service to Minden but it did not last.  Maija noted a taxi service from Haliburton to Lindsay for $29</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Companies are making the effort but with little long-term success</FONT></div> <div> <B>iv)     Report Card - Heather</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >This project has not been picked up for some years so we may need to undertake the project ourselves</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>d.     Local Food - Jean Tyler</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Terry reported on the recent Local Foods pot luck hosted by the Tylers</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >There were 50-60 in attendance and numerous local food issues were discussed: encouraging local food, food distribution, storefront, young farmers, market availability, Haliburton Fresh Website, Facebook presence, promotion of local food</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Paul reported that the core group has been busy processing information from the Fall Food Forum and will need to continue meeting to sort out the many local food issues</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >It took three years to get the Kinmount Farmers Market off the ground</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The Tylers want to make Waverly Brook Farm viable</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Tory Hill market will be running this summer</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >There needs to be a critical mass to make local food production and marketing doable</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Carolynn reported that Sharon plans to apply through EH! for another grant from HCDC to support Local Foods based on report from the October forum</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The final report should be posted on the EH! website</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >There are various websites supporting food grown locally</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >There is need for a hub to connect all elements of the local farming community</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >A teachable program (day or evening, interest or diploma) may be the hook to attract those interested as was done with the sustainable building course at the college</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>e.     Haliburton Environmental Collaborative - Eric Lilius</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The last meeting took place at Bark Lake with representatives from Kinark, Wanakita, U-Links, Land Trust and others.  It was a different mix than in the past</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Groups gave updates and indicated a desire to work on a mission statement</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >There was no emphasis on the need for collaborative working/storage space</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Eric will continue to represent EH!</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The Arts Council is looking for space and has applied to Trillium for funding</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The Land Trust is also looking for space</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >John Patterson's green space concept includes shared space</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Shared space could be purchased or rented</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Terry's ex-studio is large enough for several groups.  Commercial rental rate is $1200/mo</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>f.     Communications - Terry Wright</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Terry reported that her research on a topics such as anti-idling often change focus once she has completed her initial research</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >She feels her articles should be specific and make people want to change their behaviour</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >References were made to anti-idling statistics, an anti-idling ban in Peterborough, Berlin buses have clean diesel, California has high standards, changing behaviours, health impacts, emissions testing application in our area and need to lobby to change the testing boundaries, financial reasons for not idling, Natural Resources website, Doug Smith's brochure</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Terry will zero in on the topic and write about 400 words</FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" >·     </FONT>Reference was made to William McDonough's book <I>Cradle to Cradle</I></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Heather was interviewed by Joan Cameron on Canoe last year</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Nick from Canoe noted the positive response to earlier EH! PSAs</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Terry will work on additional PSAs and articles </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>g.     Faith and the Common Good - Eric</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The Abbey North initiative proposes to do energy audits in churches (sacred places)</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >John Patterson has paid for four audits, Minden church will be audited by Pam Sayne</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Pam is holding a meeting on February 27/28 informing people how to do their own energy audit and she hopes this will be the first of many</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Hope to do an additional seven church energy audits</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The goal of Greening Sacred Spaces is to have the churches audited and become a community model for energy efficiency</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Funding is available from both the federal and provincial governments</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Pam is an excellent source of information on home energy audits and home upgrades</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>7.     ALL OTHER BUSINESS</B></div> <div> a.     Art Hive</div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Maija reported on the Art Hive fundraiser for this year.  Half of the proceeds go to a worthy organization and this year it will be EH!</FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Symbol" >·     </FONT>The project will be promoted during March with the deadline the first of May.  The theme is <I>I found it in the Dump</I> and any medium can be used.  The exhibition is open to all</div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The opening will be May 8-29 and includes a silent auction.  EH! should be present at the closing</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >This would be a good story for EH! to promote through Canoe and in the local papers</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >April will be a good opportunity to promote EH! and what it does and how it promotes reuse over recycling</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>b.     Earth Day Festival</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Carolynn spoke about the Family Earth Day Festival to be held Saturday, April 25 at the Gaia Centre.  EH! can be an exhibitor.  They are hoping for financial support</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>c.     Lake Ontario Waterkeeper</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Margaret spoke about her attendance at a Waterkeeper presentation and meeting Gord Downie from the Tragically Hip.  Lake Ontario Waterkeeper has "Living at the Barricades" environmental justice radio, Thursdays 5:30-6:00 pm on CFRC or check podcast at www.waterkeeper.ca/radio</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Waterkeeper had been successfully fighting to keep Lafarge from burning tires at their cement plant</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >She connected with Mark Mattson from Waterkeeper who is aware of the uranium issue in Haliburton</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >There may be a local musician who could support the work of the local groups opposing uranium mining.  Carl Dixon from the Guess Who might be supportive</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >We could join Waterkeeper if there is no cost.  There may be local connections with the Waterkeeper mandate</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Check out www.waterkeeper.ca</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>d.     Navigable Waters Act</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Heather reported that references to the above act were hidden within the latest budget</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >People are upset that the Act has been watered down</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Heather offered to write a letter to Barry Devolin expressing EH!'s disappointment with this move</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>e.     Election Public Meeting</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Eric, Carolynn and Heather were present and handed out Ontario Clean Air Alliance brochures opposing nuclear energy</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >They reported that people are aware of us</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >They noted that the Green Party candidate had also attended the Local Food Forum</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Carolynn had received two responses for her request for information from the candidates</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>f.     Rail Trail Consultation</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >No one from EH! attended so a letter was sent but it was not read out despite e-mail notification that it was coming</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Concern was expressed about the Rail Trail review and decision-making process</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The Field Naturalists are also concerned as there appears to be strong political support for a motorized trail as opposed to a non-motorized trail</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Pam Marsales supports a non-motorized trail and could use some help</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >She may develop a business plan to support non-motorized use up to Goulds Crossing</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The Naturalists support non-motorized use</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Many cyclists come to Haliburton and use the Rail Trail</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>g.     Land Trust Gala - May 22, 2009</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The Land Trust is holding a gala to raise money for an endowment fund to support their latest acquisition of 500 acres fronting Burnt River that is being donated by Peggy Dahl</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Moved by Carolynn Coburn and seconded by Paul Stone </div> <div> <B>That EH! donate $100 for an ad in the Land Trust Gala program</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> CARRIED</div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Heather will be presenting the awards at the event</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>h.     HCDC Workshop</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Paul reported on Bell Alient's plans to expand High Speed Internet access across the County</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The best map of their progress was in The Voice</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The Health Unit spoke about computerizing health records.  Only 5% are done here</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Someone from Prince Edward County spoke about promoting the local community with a focus on promoting the creative community and Bed and Breakfasts</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Someone spoke on the need for skilled trades and awareness of upcoming needs in the community</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >John Patterson presented conceptual drawings for an environmental centre similar to the Eden project in England</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The project could position Haliburton as an environmental hub.  The project would be self-sustaining using solar and wind power and capturing methane to generate power</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>i.     Celebration of Research - March 21</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>j.     Stanhope Airport Expansion</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Those opposing the runway may be asking for our support</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The new runway will not have commercial certification and fewer people can afford to fly</FONT></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Carolynn will look for an environmental angle to support those opposed to the expansion</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>k.     Rails End Gallery Exhibition</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Maija indicated that she is one of six women who are part of an art exhibition opening March 13.  Will add this to the Website</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>8.     NEXT MEETING</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >March 21, 2009, Sandford Fleming College.  10:00 a.m.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>9.     ADJOURNMENT</B></div> <div> ·     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m.</FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> `Mieke - EH! Minutes February 21, 2009</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALIBURTON!</B></div> <div> <B>MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS</B></div> <bR> <div> January 15, 2009</div> <div> Sir Sandford Fleming College</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Joan Barton, Carolynn Coburn (Treasurer), Margaret Dobrzensky, Mieke Foster (Secretary/Membership Coordinator), Eric Lilius (Vice president), Heather Ross (President), Paul Stone, Terry Wright</div> <bR> <div> <B>MEMBERS AND GUESTS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Gay Bell, Stephen Foster, Dave Heaven, Reg Holloway, Jean Tyler, Adam Wright</div> <bR> <div> <B>REGRETS</B>: Dave Bathe, Malcolm Morris</div> <bR> <div> <B>WELCOME</B></div> <div> Eric welcomed all present at 10:08 followed by a round table of introductions</div> <bR> <div> <B>APPROVAL OF AGENDA</B></div> <div> Moved by Carolynn Coburn and seconded by Joan Barton</div> <div> <B>That the Agenda be adopted with last month's action items to be dealt with under Business Arising and new items included under All Other Business.</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 15, 2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES</B></div> <div> <B>The following correction was noted:</B></div> <div> <B>Page 1, Members and Guests Present and Item 4 a: Rosie Kadwell's name was misspelled.</B></div> <bR> <div> Moved by Joan Barton and seconded by Paul Stone</div> <div> <B>That the amended minutes of the Meeting of the Board of November 15, 2008 be approved</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES</B></div> <div> These items are dealt with elsewhere in the minutes</div> <bR> <div> <B>FINANCIAL REPORT</B></div> <div> No report at this time</div> <bR> <div> <B>PROJECT UP-DATES:</B></div> <div> <B>Uranium  Committee - Joan Barton, Paul Stone, Adam Wright</B></div> <div> Adam Wright was introduced by Joan Barton who described the project as a wide review of available literature on the health effects of uranium on the local community where it is either mined or naturally prevalent</div> <div> Adam provided a handout that provided an overview of the project, his courses, the various aspects of the literature review and described how this project supports his academic interests</div> <div> He also provided the an overview of the scope of his literature review and spoke to it in detail</div> <div> The following points were presented/discussed: there are uranium health risks, the government feels the risks are addressed, some risks are still being explored, risks and various impacts need to be identified throughout the uranium exploration/ extraction/ refining/ usage/ disposal/ closure phases</div> <div> Risks need to be identified for people living in areas with naturally occurring uranium that may affect the water supply</div> <div> Adam referenced the book Risk, Science, and Politics and explained the different approaches between the American and Canadian governments regarding informing the public on risks</div> <div> Heather noted that Canada signed on to the precautionary principal first presented at the Earth Summit in Rio in 1992</div> <div> This principal is usually skirted but Adam can make it a theme in his report</div> <div> How can this principal be incorporated into legislation and practices?</div> <div> Health and safety uses this principal to minimize risks to workers</div> <div> What risk levels are or are not acceptable?</div> <div> There is a desire for the local health unit to be involved in testing and monitoring the uranium levels in water but to date there has been no response from local authorities</div> <div> The upcoming election provides an opportunity to raise this issue with the local candidates</div> <div> Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer</div> <div> Communities in Action is a precautionary-based program</div> <div> Report should use the zoom approach starting globally and then zooming into the local situation</div> <div> Adam agreed to apply the zoom approach to each of the themes and to the literature review</div> <bR> <div> <B>U-Links research</B></div> <div> <B>Septage - Malcolm</B></div> <div> The proposal is looking for strategies for re-inspection; nothing is happening provincially</div> <div> Source water protection may provide the impetus for change</div> <div> Still looking for a student</div> <div> <B>Uranium - Joan</B></div> <div> See item under Uranium Committee</div> <div> <B>Car share - Terry</B></div> <div> Terry will find out next week if this project has been picked up</div> <div> <B>Report card - Heather</B></div> <div> Hope to incorporate a database as part of this project; no news yet</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Local Food - Jean Tyler</B></div> <div> Jean spoke about two up-coming food events: Bob Smith is organizing a Farmers Market forum for February 17, 7:00 pm at the College for  producers and Waverley Brook Farm and the Farmers Association is sponsoring an education social event that includes a DVD, a travel slide show and pot luck scheduled for mid-February</div> <div> The following suggestions for a forum were brainstormed: going ahead with CSA, Local Food, August Garlic Fest, Backyard Garden course, feed yourself for $6, sustainable agriculture program, Seedy Saturday, sharing backyard gardens (sharingbackyards.com), looking for younger people to farm, public health is involved with Community Gardens, forums on market gardens</div> <div> Can EH! support the forums?</div> <div> There are many local farming groups and it is confusing; there should be a coordinated vision and approach which may happen after the fall forum results are assessed</div> <div> EH! may be able to provide support to help the food group structure itself</div> <div> Carolynn created a schematic of the Local Foods group and who is involved</div> <div> We can co-sponsor the event at Waverley Brook Farm with the Farmer's Association as we are managing their money for them</div> <bR> <div> Moved by Joan Barton and seconded by Terry Wright</div> <div> <B>That EH! sponsor the proposed education/social event on February 19/20 and approve expenditure of funds upon receipt of a request</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Haliburton Environmental Collaborative - Eric Lilius</B></div> <div> Eric did not attend the last meeting but plans to attend the next one</div> <div> The shape of the group has changed but it is still largely for exchanging information</div> <div> There is no focus on collaborative space</div> <div> Eric had sent out the form proposed for HEC membership information but it will not be completed</div> <div> <B>Action</B>: EL to send out notes from the last HEC meeting</div> <bR> <div> <B>Pesticides - Terry Wright</B></div> <div> This item should be placed in the Parking Lot</div> <bR> <div> <B>Communication Group - New Item</B></div> <div> This will be a new regular item on the agenda</div> <div> Dave Heaven will begin shortly</div> <div> Terry reported that there had been a small numerical error in her Climate Change article that appeared in The Voice</div> <div> Heather reported on positive feedback to the article; Carolynn will go to Canoe to record a climate change PSA</div> <div> The next article will be on idling</div> <div> A discussion followed on why diesel vehicles such as school buses (20 buses at Stuart Baker) and transport trucks need to idle</div> <div> What should be said to people who idle their personal vehicle?</div> <div> A chart showing the impact on greenhouse gasses should be a part of the story</div> <div> Students have held anti-idling campaigns at schools; a challenge could be issued</div> <div> The article should focus on individuals and why they should not idle</div> <div> Electric cars are an alternative</div> <div> Your Healthy House -Stephen Collette <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.yourhealthyhouse.ca" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.yourhealthyhouse.ca"><U><U>www.yourhealthyhouse.ca</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Reuse bag / Green Man project - Carolynn Coburn/Gay Bell</B></div> <div> This project has been dormant.  There needs to be a second costume</div> <div> `Mieke had identified events where the Green Man can go this summer</div> <div> Gay needs a partner when the Green Man goes out and will approach the local community theatre group to see if someone can support her</div> <div> She also needs to brainstorm how the Green Man should be used, how the puppets can be incorporated and how to address both children and adults</div> <div> Several local individuals were suggested for possible support and to assist with accessing elementary and secondary schools</div> <div> Street theatre may be a strategy to try</div> <div> The Gaia Centre has an upcoming healthy family weekend where the Green Man could reappear after his winter sleep</div> <div> <B>Action</B>: Gay to follow-up with local individuals who might be supportive</div> <bR> <div> <B>ALL OTHER BUSINESS</B></div> <div> Faith and the common good - Eric</div> <div> Paul had met with John Paterson  and spoke about the Sacred Spaces project</div> <div> The concept is for local churches to take the lead and set an example for the local community by promoting energy conservation initiatives at the church</div> <div> Churches need to assess their electrical and other upgrading needs</div> <div> There is a role for micro-financing these projects</div> <div> Eric spoke about John's request that EH! become a partner in this project that will also help minimize greenhouse gas emissions</div> <div> This is a very ambitious four year project that has been occurring elsewhere</div> <div> We may learn from it and apply it elsewhere</div> <div> It is a low risk project for EH! and it will increase our profile</div> <div> The facilities will need to be inspected and plans developed to receive the federal rebate</div> <div> There are different programs for commercial establishments</div> <div> Many small projects can be included</div> <div> There was a workshop informing the community of their options</div> <div> There was a discussion on the nature of EH!'s support of this project</div> <div> Eric feels there can be a benefit to being involved and agreed to be the liaison on this project</div> <div> This project is compatible with Paul's idea of a Renewable is Doable sub-committee but the project would not fall under EH!'s umbrella</div> <div> Eric expressed the need for an EH! organizational chart</div> <div> Paul and Eric agreed to be part of a new EH! energy conservation sub-committee</div> <bR> <div> Moved by Heather Ross and seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <div> <B>That EH! support a partnership with the Greening Sacred Spaces project of Faith and the Common Good</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> The Corporation</div> <div> Eric has a copy of this documentary on a CD that can be viewed on a computer</div> <div> HCDC</div> <div> Heather spoke about the January 30 HCDC forum at the Pinestone</div> <bR> <div> Moved by Carolynn Coburn and seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <div> <B>That EH! pay Paul Stone's $25 registration fee for the HCDC workshop</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>CARRIED</B></div> <div> Rail trail consultation</div> <div> A public meeting on the future of the rail trail takes place in the evening on January 22</div> <div> The cycling committee is getting more involved</div> <div> Heather is interested and Carolynn agreed to be her backup</div> <div> Heather will prepare a statement and comment on the consultation process</div> <div> Hunting in the Parks</div> <div> The MNR has posted a proposal on the EBR supporting expanded hunting and ATV access in Signature Park.  Cottagers and species at risk may be at increased risk</div> <div> The park has its own piece of legislation</div> <div> <B>Action</B>: Heather will take Valerie's earlier letter, update it, send it to Valerie for follow-up and then submit it to The Voice</div> <div> Role playing workshop</div> <div> Carolynn received an invitation from Rosie to attend a February 10 role playing workshop simulating how difficult it is for those on social benefits to cope and eat well</div> <div> Carolynn plans to attend to see how the simulation could be applied to other issues</div> <div> The Health Unit has been addressing these local issues at various workshops</div> <div> Food banks are not the solution; distribution of food to those in need is a major concern</div> <div> Local election</div> <div> Local issues need to brought to the attention of the candidates: uranium, TSW, local food, public transportation</div> <div> Monitoring public health</div> <div> Stephen spoke on a best practices manual for monitoring public health in North America that may support the work of the Uranium Group</div> <bR> <div> <B>Action items from October meeting</B></div> <div> 4. b. - Invite Tom Reddering from Health Unit to attend a meeting in January/February to provide an update on septic systems/inspections/responsibility </div> <div> Heather will invite Tom if the project has been picked up</div> <div> 5. b. - Action Item: Carolynn to encourage Joan to send her letter/story to The Voice</div> <div> Joan still needs to do this</div> <div> 5. h. - Carolynn to forward information to Mieke to be included in the list of 2009 events</div> <div> Carolynn will confirm</div> <div> 5. h. - Carolynn to find the Green Man Introduction and send it around to the Board for comment</div> <div> Carolynn will do this</div> <div> 5. j. - Heather to follow up with KPOW to promote the CWF</div> <div> Heather will give to the publicist</div> <div> 6. c. - Heather will follow up with Paul Heaven before commenting on the new Elephant Lake proposal</div> <div> It is too late to comment</div> <div> 6. e. - Locate the Green Construction booklets</div> <div> Eric has found them</div> <bR> <div> <B>NEXT MEETING</B>:</div> <div> Feb 21 and march 26</div> <bR> <div> <B>ADJOURNMENT</B></div> <div> 1:00 to adjourn</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> `mieke - eh! minutes nov 15, 2008</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Action Items from November Meeting:</B></div> <bR> <div> 5. b. `Mieke to print off copies of Joan's article uranium article from Women's Post</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALI BURTON!</B></div> <div> <B>MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS</B></div> <bR> <div> September 22, 2007</div> <div> Sir Sandford Fleming College</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Eric Lilius (President), Carolynn Coburn (Treasurer), Mieke Foster (Membership Coordinator), Heather Ross (Vice President), Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <bR> <div> <B>MEMBERS SND GUESTS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Terry Wright, Stephen Foster, Valerie Hunnius, Gerry Hunnius, Roger Harrison</div> <bR> <div> <B>REGRETS:</B></div> <div> Malcolm Morris, David Bathe</div> <bR> <div> <B>Secretary</B>: Mieke Foster agreed to take the minutes.</div> <bR> <div> <B>1. CALL TO ORDER</B></div> <div> Eric Lilius welcomed all present at 10:10.</div> <bR> <div> <B>2. LORRAINE SMITH</B></div> <div> Lorraine Smith a former EH! member passed away recently.</div> <div> Moved by Carolynn Coburn and seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <div> <B>That EH! make a donation to the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust in the amount of $50.00 in Lorraine's memory.</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> <B>3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA</B></div> <div> Moved by Margaret Dobrzensky and seconded by Carolynn Coburn</div> <div> <B>That the Agenda be adopted with all additions to be dealt with under New Business.  These include a report from the All Candidates meeting and Workshop Updates from Margaret Dobrzensky.</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> <B>4. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 18, 2007 MINUTES</B></div> <div> Moved by Mieke Foster and seconded by Carolynn Coburn that </div> <div> <B>That the minutes of the Meeting of the Board of August 22 be approved.</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> <B>5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Pesticide Use by Haliburton Community Housing Corporation - Terry Wright</B></div> <div> Terry reported that she has had no response from her letter sent to the HCHC on July 22.  They have since sprayed again.  Terry distributed a draft letter on this issue to be sent by Terry to the Municipality.  The letter asks the municipality to consider passing a by-law to restrict or ban the use of chemical pesticides and herbicides and to encourage the use of alternatives.  A next step would be to include by-laws from municipalities that have implemented such a by-law.  Highlands East restricts the use of pesticides and herbicides on municipal property only.  Private use is hard to regulate.</div> <bR> <div> Eric reported that the EH! website has a link to health-related information on pesticides.  This information can be forwarded to the municipality in hard copy format to the attention of the municipal clerk who can then take it forward to Council. It was noted that Head Lake Park was also sprayed but no signs appear to have been posted to warn those sensitive to the chemicals used.  Terry's letter will ask for a response.</div> <div> <B>Action: Terry will rewrite the letter and send to Eric for distribution to Board members.</B></div> <div> <B>Action: Eric will create a pesticide folder on the website.</B></div> <bR> <div> Terry spoke about her efforts to write newspaper articles for EH!.  She had reviewed the work done by U-Links students but felt the most relevant topics would relate to what is happening with the Climate Change Action Group.  The goal is to have a regular monthly column focussing on locally relevant topics.  The anti-idling campaign would be a good place to start and references to successful by-laws should be part of the article.  Doug Smith is taking the lead on the anti-idling campaign and has collected a lot of information on the topic.  Carolynn provided Terry with a copy of the U-Links report on communicating environmental messages (by Cailey Anderson).</div> <div> <B>Action: Terry to speak with Martha Perkins </B></div> <div> <B>Action: Eric to obtain other reports from U-Links and post them on the EH! website.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>b) Application to HCDC - Carolynn Coburn</B></div> <div> Carolynn started an application to HCDC for funds to hold a Septic Re-inspection Workshop.  She spoke with Tom Reddering who indicated he would be willing to ttend a planning meeting.  The Health Unit charges $250 to inspect a property.   Private companies charge less but they cannot enforce compliance; the Health Unit can. Years ago, the Ministry of the Environment paid the Health Unit to carry out inspections. The Health Unit focused on lakes with problems.  The program was discontinued in the early `90s.  Another way to tackle the problem: require an inspection when a property sells. Conclusion of the discussion: send a. one-issue letter to the Premier and copy the Minister of the Environment and leaders of the other parties Valerie agreed to prepare a draft letter to send out.</div> <bR> <div> New development must meet the requirements of the Building Code. However, new fractional ownership results in an increased use relative to usage 20 years ago.  Gerry suggested that we should re-focus on air pollution or pesticides.  Heather suggested that our approach to septic re-inspection be a letter and not a workshop.  Phosphates and development may not be linked.  Municipalities do not have the money so provincial support and will power are essential.  Carolynn will send a letter to the premier and copy the OEN and others to endorse.  Valerie suggested that the letter request reinstating finding for the Health Units to ensure that septic systems are inspected.  There also needs to be an incentive program for replacement costs or a loan.  Most money for rural municipalities is for roads.  The Eastern Ontario Development Plan may be a funding source.  This issue could be mentioned at the all-candidates meeting so it becomes a public issue.</div> <div> <B>Action: Valerie to send letters to Eric to send to the Premier and others.</B></div> <bR> <div> The issue remains - what do we want the HCDC funding for?  Previously, we considered buying and distributing compact fluorescent lights, but who has the time to administer such a project?  Workshops are valuable. Kinark had one on energy alternatives on Earth Day this year. The topic was tabled for the end of the meeting.</div> <div> <B>Action: Carolynn and Heather will work on this and report back to the Board by email.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Request for Agendas of Municipal Council Meetings - Heather Ross</B></div> <div> Heather had not yet contacted the five clerks.</div> <div> <B>Action: Eric will send an e-mail request for the agendas and minutes to all four municipalities and the County.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Insurance - Stephen Foster/Eric Lilius</B></div> <div> Stephen has completed the paperwork with Atrens-Counsel and the finalized policy was sent to Eric.  The cost this year is $540 compared to $1569 with LMS Prolink last year. </div> <div> <B>Action: Carolynn will pay the premium.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>SEAL Environmental Report Card - Heather Ross/Eric Lilius</B></div> <div> Several months ago Eric had forwarded an e-mail to Board members that encouraged EH! to support the SEAL report card.  Past EH! member Gil McElroy had also called Eric, Valerie and Margaret to ask for support.  The report card questions are simple but there is no baseline data supporting each question.  The best strategy is to develop our own approach.  Further dialogue with SEAL would be helpful.  It would also be useful to link up with other environmental groups to improve their practices.  Mieke had provided some sample documents to Heather.  Valerie felt we should develop our own with a focus on having baseline data but we need an example of a successful report card before we proceed.  Stephen indicated that the Muskoka Watershed Council had developed a second watershed report card and were interested in knowing if it would be applicable elsewhere.  Creating a report card would be a suitable U-Links project. <B>Action: Stephen to send the Muskoka URL to everyone.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Support for Charitable Organizations - Margaret Dobrzensky</B></div> <div> Margaret spoke about a risk management workshop presented through Imagine Canada and intended for charitable groups.  It was felt that HCDC would be an appropriate sponsor for such a workshop.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Envirobook 2008 - Carolynn Coburn</B></div> <div> Carolynn has been in touch with Nicole from the Stewardship Council to wrap up expenses related to Envirobook 2007.</div> <bR> <div> <B>U-Links research (Climate Change, GHG, aggregates) - Heather Ross/Malcolm Morris</B></div> <div> Heather reported that Malcolm posted an aggregates research project.  Another posting on Green Building has been picked up.  The Greenhouse Gas project needs to be worked on.</div> <div> Heather also reported on the Children's Water Festival that was held last week.  No one from the Board is able to represent EH! on the CWF Committee. EH! will not be able to participate as a partner next year.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Report to HCDC on previous grant (funding for an intern, shared with U-Links and Haliburton County Community Co-operative) - Carolynn Coburn</B></div> <div> Carolynn is working on the report with U-Links and Co-op representatives.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Trent Severn Panel Update - Stephen Foster</B></div> <div> Stephen reported that the deadline to submit to the Panel has closed and the panel must now prepare its report.  The Community Sustainability report is now available.  It is clear that Haliburton is an add-on to the report.  People south of Haliburton have no understanding of the importance of the reservoir lakes.  An advertising plan may help counter this lack of knowledge. The Coalition for Equitable Water Flow received a legal opinion on navigation and riparian rights.  A court case in Norland against the TSW won $10,000 in damages.  It is a question of TSW rights vs. individual rights.  There does not seem too be an interest in putting a cap on water taken from the County.  In Nipissing the MNR decided to let rivers dry up to ensure lakes have the water.  Haliburton is the only source for TSW water, yet people to the south seem to think Balsam Lake is the source.  They are building a new power generation plant on Trent University and they are dredging to increase water flow.  It was suggested by Minister Baird that the TSW can do studies but should not interfere with hydro projects.</div> <div> Global warning impacts how we get rainwater.  Rainfall used to be gentler than it is now.  Now dams cannot be adjusted quickly enough to capture large rainfalls.  Public Works Canada inspected dams and indicated that 16 dams would collapse in 1-3 years.  Eels Lake has water shooting out of its leaking dam.  Hydro may take over the dams to manage the water to generate electricity.  It appears that rights surrounding hydropower generation now take priority over mining rights.  The CEWF is doing well and has received a second legal opinion to back up the first report.  The TSW has alerted the County to the TSW study possible impacts.  The Community Sustainability report looked at the impact 2 kilometers from the water.  For Haliburton, that is our entire economy.  The TSW Panel needs to look at the interests of Haliburton.  Two Panel members are supportive.  Navigation requires a 6-foot draught: 2.6 feet of this comes from the County.  For a copy of all reports and presentations visit <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.tswpanel.ca " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.tswpanel.ca "><U><U>www.tswpanel.ca</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>6. UPDATES</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Haliburton Climate Action Network - Roger Harrison</B></div> <div> Roger provided a copy of the minutes of the September 20 meeting of the Haliburton Climate Action Group:</div> <bR> <div> <I>Present: Lynn Deringer, Angela/Jurgen Haedicke, Paul Stone, Deni Wise, Nancy Kursbatt, Roger Harrison.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Attendance & minutes approval moved by Angela and seconded by Roger.  Approved</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>There was a general agreement that we would like to be able to receive minutes from EH! meetings.</I></div> <div> <I>The following items were discussed:</I></div> <div> <I><B>Energy audits</B></I><I>: costs, assessments, people qualified, government involvement, public education</I></div> <div> <I><B>Solar installations</B></I><I>: BE CAREFUL who supplies and installs units - there are horror stories</I></div> <div> <I><B>Uranium explorations</B></I><I>: depending how negotiations work out it might be another project for AVAAZ.</I></div> <div> <I><B>Eating locally</B></I><I>: how do we learn who has what available?  Some stores will stock local produce.  Is newspaper advertising feasible?  Many questions; few answers yet, but two members are working on this topic.</I></div> <div> <I><B>Stanhope Airport</B></I><I>: apparently property has already been expropriated for another runway (no longer than present but a different direction), but people concerned are unable to get answers to why it is needed, who is financing it, etc.  The Green Party has started a petition, but we were unsure if those not directly involved signed; wouldn't it void the petition?</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>New business: none.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Next meeting: November 28, 7:00 pm @ Haedicke residence, 5000 County Road 21res</I></div> <bR> <div> The following points were raised during presentation of the minutes</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">AVAAZ is a powerful tool to raise public support (activist organization operating over the internet).  The last campaign provided support for the Canadian government's legal obligation to support Kyoto</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Jane and Sharon are doing newspaper advertising</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Sharon is working on issues and stories related to mining uranium: radon gas and water.  Gerry commented that he has a report on the long-term effects of radon.  <B>Action: Valerie will provide copies for EH!.</B> The Clean Air Alliance and Pembina Institute have a lot of information.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A Trent University thesis supervised by Tom Willans was done on uranium mining in Haliburton.  <B>Action: Gerry to follow up with documents for Lynn Derringer to ensure information accuracy.</B>  Small factoids is a good strategy since ads can be expensive</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Valerie suggested that Uranium Mining - the Pros and Cons could be the topic for an HCDC workshop - Jobs and Money vs. Contamination and Pollution</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Gerry mentioned that mining can take place in parks.  He said that  re-mining the tailings may be less expensive than mining for new uranium.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The Mining Act needs to be changed as it allows free entry to property.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> An HCDC workshop may be a good idea. Carolynn and Heather will review the Blue Sky document.  HCDC will not cover the cost of another Envirobook.  Someone needs to be the editor and it is a huge task.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A Climate Action event could coincide with the publication of the Envirobook.  Invitations need to go to the authors (for the Envirobook) in November.  A bus-tour related to the event could take place as was done for the earlier wood lot tour.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Aggregates Committee - Malcolm Morris</B></div> <div> Heather met with Malcolm to review the status of the U-Links project.  Margaret obtained several aggregate inventory reports for Haliburton County done in 1988 and 1992.  Heather spoke with Rick Holt regarding Gravel Watch.  Margaret suggested Pat Casey as being a good person to speak with.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Bark Lake Quarry / Asphalt Plant / Water Taking Application - Heather Ross</B></div> <div> Heather has been working out of the County this summer and has not been able to do anything.  The deadline for comments is tomorrow. and she can re-send an earlier letter later today.  Heather noted that the EBR should be checked weekly.</div> <div> <B>Action: Heather to resubmit a letter previously prepared.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>d) Reuse Bag Project</B></div> <div> Other reuse bags are now available in many locations.  Valerie did sell some EH! bags at her association meeting.  Carolynn placed some in the Rails End Gallery.  It would cost us to have bags in the Art Hive and we would need to be a member.  Margaret indicated that a small business in Tory Hill would take some to sell.  Some could be sold as part of Hike Haliburton.</div> <div> <B>Action:  Carolynn to follow up with Tory Hill location.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Website</B></div> <div> Eric reported that he has contacted Max Ward regarding web content from H-CAN.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>7. MEMBERSHIP</B></div> <div> Mieke distributed an updated membership list that includes 24 paid members.  There are three new memberships not on the list.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>8 ALL OTHER BUSINESS</B></div> <div> Lakeland Conference</div> <div> Valerie reported on the conference that focussed on Climate Change in the morning and other issues in the afternoon: lake plans, etc.  The conference moved from the fall to August but it made no impact on the number of participants.</div> <bR> <div> <B>b) Membership</B></div> <div> Heather spoke with Jack Bateman who suggested that he should probably renew his membership.  Heather felt that we should re-connect with our original members and see if we can get them involved again.  Jack's brother is Robert Bateman who maintains a connection with Haliburton and is environmentally active.  There may be a possibility to connect with Hike Haliburton</div> <div> <B>Action: Eric will follow up with Sheila Ziman to talk about sharing a booth with the Field Naturalists.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>c) Trillium Foundation's Future Fund: Communication from HHLT</B></div> <div> The Land Trust is trying to put together a coalition to obtain funding.  Fay and Associates are working for the Land Trust, and will prepare an application.  The grant would support capacity development.  The deadline to submit is November 2. </div> <div> <B>Action: Eric to follow up with Michael.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>All Candidates Meeting</B></div> <div> The meeting is on Monday night at the Northern Lights Pavilion.  Questions are to be posed to Jack Brezina. Carolynn will ask about mandatory septic re-inspections, and about the cuts to MNR and MOE, if she has a chance to ask a second question.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>MNR and MOE Funding Cuts</B></div> <div> Gerry spoke about the budget cuts affecting field research.  Core MOE staff are retiring and are not being replaced.  We are at risk of losing valuable data because it cannot be collected.  MNR staff is much reduced. The forest is not being properly managed because there are so few field officers.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Election Questions</B></div> <div> Margaret will forward questions from OPSEU to Carolynn to be used for the election debates.</div> <bR> <div> <B>MOE 3Rs Inspections</B></div> <div> Mieke outlined her experiences with Ministry of the Environment regarding compliance with 3Rs Regulations that require schools and school boards to recycle and develop waste minimization plans.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Expenses for Scrapbook</B></div> <div> Margaret submitted scrapbook expenses totaling $14.67</div> <div> Moved by Mieke Foster and seconded by Carolynn</div> <div> <B>That Margaret Dobrzensky be reimbursed $14.67 for her expenses.</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> <B>EBR Reports</B></div> <div> Margaret reported that updated Official Plans are posted on the EBR and that the Fish Hatchery has put forward an application for a new well.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Environment Canada Funding Cuts</B></div> <div> Valerie reported that funding cuts are focussing on air quality.  She will send this out.</div> <bR> <div> <B>9. NEXT MEETING</B></div> <div> October 20, 2007</div> <bR> <div> <B>10. ADJOURNMENT</B></div> <div> The meeting adjourned at 12:55</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALI BURTON!</B></div> <div> <B>MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS</B></div> <bR> <div> August 18, 2007</div> <div> Sir Sandford Fleming College</div> <bR> <div> <B>DRAFT MINUTES</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Eric Lilius (President), Carolynn Coburn (Treasurer), `Mieke Foster (Membership Coordinator), Malcolm Morris, Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <bR> <div> <B>MEMBERS AND GUESTS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Paul Stone, Terry Wright, Shirley Jones, Stephen Foster, Jean Tyler</div> <bR> <div> <B>REGRETS:</B> Valerie Hunnius (past Board member), Gerry Hunnius (past Board member), Heather Ross (Vice-President)</div> <bR> <div> <B>Secretary</B>: Mieke Foster agreed to take the minutes.</div> <bR> <div> <B>CALL TO ORDER</B></div> <div> Eric Lilius welcomed all present at 10:20.  This was followed by a round-table of introductions.</div> <div> Member Paul Stone: Spectrum Healing Arts Centre (SHAC) embodies sustainability</div> <div> Guest Shirley Jones: past member of Orangeville environment committee</div> <bR> <div> <B>ADOPTION OF AGENDA</B></div> <div> Moved by Mieke Foster and seconded by Carolyn Coburn</div> <div> <B>That the Agenda be adopted with all additions to be dealt with under New Business.  These include possible funding from HCDC; Heather Reid and Alliance for Learning.</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> <B>APPROVAL OF MINUTES</B></div> <div> Moved by Carolynn Coburn and seconded by Malcolm Morris</div> <div> <B>That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of July 21 be approved.</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> <B>BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>a)     Pesticide Use by Haliburton Community Housing Corporation  - Terry Wright</B></div> <div> Terry reported that she has not had any written response from the Haliburton Community Housing Corporation.  Terry will draft a possible response but will wait until after the next HCHC meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Shirley Jones reported on her experience with pesticides in Orangeville and referenced Dow Chemical's persistent attempts to downplay the harmful effects of pesticides.  The newspaper was inundated with propaganda.  The net result was that the campaign had the opposite effect.  Orangeville is just north of Caledon, which opposed pesticides.  There were many town meetings attended by representatives of pesticide-spraying companies. The first year there was a weak by-law and by the third year there was a strong by-law.  The companies were spraying close to the town wells.  Shirley has lots of experience and is willing to share this.  Eric Lilius suggested that this topic be revisited as it had already been raised in Haliburton several years ago. A local physicians group spoke out against pesticides.  The harmful effects of pesticides are now known.  Public Health was actively involved in Orangeville.  Jean Tyler indicated that Rob Hill had been actively involved.  <B>It was agreed to wait until the next EH! meeting to see if Terry receives a response from HCHC.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>b)     Haliburton - Climate Action Network</B></div> <div> H-CAN had a meeting and agreed by consensus to become a committee of EH!  Most have already joined.  There are four H-CAN sub-committees.  Doug Smith and Lynn Derringer will head up the uranium group.  Doug will research the nuclear industry which is now promoting itself as a source of green energy but producing that energy has negative impacts such as heating water as part of its cooling process.  There are many ramifications that are not being properly addressed.  Sharon Harrison is a focal point for local foods. Jurgen and Angela Heidicke will focus on solar and thermal energy, which is used in their own home.  Paul Stone spoke about money for energy audits.  Pam Sayne does audits but should connect with local business.   Carolynn agreed to connect Paul and Pam.  Paul's business in Seattle was related to energy efficiency.  There are issues related to fluorescent lamps that contain mercury.  LED lighting is the next lighting strategy.  Carolynn made reference to metres that can measure the use of electricity by individual appliances. Dorian and Kate Young have purchased several of these and will loan them.  This could be a project for HCDC funding.  Margaret mentioned that Andy Campbell (of HCDC) had an energy audit done of his home and was impressed with the results. Money is needed to do audits. Idea of carbon offsets purchased locally.  Margaret felt that Haliburton is ready for this.</div> <div> H-CAN used to meet every two weeks. Now the sub-committees will meet separately.  .  The uranium mining sub-committee has already started work.  Mineral rights trump everything else.  Where federal or provincial legislation is the problem, it makes sense to join national or provinicial organizations</div> <div> Deny Wise facilitated the most recent H-CAN meeting.  Deny knows about the GreenSaver energy audits and will follow up.  Efficiency tools may vary by area.  There is an opportunity to do something locally.  Women in construction is something else to look at.  [Editor's comment: Bridgett Gall would be an excellent person to approach.]</div> <div> There was some discussion as to how H-CAN would interact with EH!  </div> <div> Carolynn indicated that HCDC was encouraging us to apply for a grant. She agreed to put an application together.  The first item would be for the Septic Re-inspection Workshop that Heather, Valerie and Gerry have outlined - costs $1,500.  Another option is to have a pilot on efficiency and then next year have a series of rotating tours.</div> <div> Malcolm Morris has spoken with a U-Links student about retrofitting and green retrofitting.  He will speak about this in September.</div> <div> Shirley Jones suggested that we arrange to audit a local municipality.  Carolynn Coburn suggested that we start small with a building that is municipally owned such as the Stanhope Library.  Eric Lilius reminded everyone that the municipalities had been reluctant in the past.  It also depends who does it.  This could be a suitable project for a student from U-Links.</div> <bR> <div> <B>c)     Letter to Frost Centre Institute - Margaret Dobrzensky</B></div> <div> Eric Lilius will follow up with the letter that Margaret prepared. </div> <bR> <div> <B>d)     Request for Agendas of Municipal Council Meetings - Heather Ross</B></div> <div> Tabled until the next meeting.</div> <bR> <div> <B>e)      Letter to OEN with renewal of Membership - Carolynn Coburn</B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported that she did renew our membership and that the federal government did reinstate money to support the Canadian Environmental Network after a letter-writing campaign. Eric Lilius had sent a letter on behalf of EH! </div> <bR> <div> <B>f)     Insurance - Stephen Foster</B></div> <div> Stephen did submit some of the forms but Eric will need to sign the rest.  The insurance is for the Directors and also for General Liability.</div> <bR> <div> <B>g)     Yard sale options</B></div> <div> Mieke recommended that EH! not proceed with a summer yard sale but consider using the existing stock for a possible sale on the 2008 Victoria Day weekend.  The best results are obtained when a large number of people can be expected.  Trash and Treasures is the best option.  Mieke will keep the leftovers at her home.  The suggestion was made to have a used book sale but there is the problem of having a suitable location for such a sale. Maple Lake has a hut for picking up books.  <B>It was agreed to revisit this topic in the spring.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>h)     SEAL Environmental Report Card (ERC) - Heather Ross/Carolynn Coburn</B></div> <div> SEAL (Sustainable Ecological Alternatives for Living) sent an e-mail inviting EH! to participate in the next ERC that they have prepared. However, EH! was not supportive due to the lack of baseline data/standards.  It was suggested that SEAL, CEWF, IP and EH! collaborate on a larger report card.  An ERC was something that could use HCDC money but it may not be appropriate for funding.  The project could be looked at from an educational perspective.  This could be a U-Links project under Professor Stephen Hill at Trent using senior students.</div> <div> Stephen Foster said that Muskoka Watershed Council has a report card and wants to apply it elsewhere.  It is on their Website.  Stephen is to send this around.  Council had accepted it.  This project needs a point person.  Previously, Heather Ross had expressed an interest.</div> <div> `Mieke Foster showed a variety of resources that would support this project.  Carolynn will approach Heather.</div> <div> Eric Lilius agreed that it is good to collaborate with other groups but we have not connected with SEAL.</div> <bR> <div> <B>i)     Support for Charitable Organizations  - Margaret Dobrzenshy</B></div> <div> Margaret will follow up and report back at next meeting</div> <div> Jean mentioned that Barry Devolin had called a local town meeting that she attended.  As only 40 attended they agreed to meet again.  She put forward the idea for a workshop like a seniors resource centre with lots of displays.  It cannot be done for September.  It would be an avenue to share resources.  Local food issue would be a key topic and she and Sharon will work on a local food committee.  Barry promoted local food due to the high environmental costs: cost, transportation, quality, safety, education for producers and consumers.  Need to profile what is available and why local is so much better.  Barry was looking at this from a federal agricultural and international food perspective but we need a local perspective.  There are many regulations for farmers markets.  There is a need for grocery stores to have local foods but the owners have safety issues.  The local fruitcake lady cannot sell in local stores and neither can Jean.  Barry wants to bring in local people.  It would probably be a road show.  Shirley mentioned Toronto's new Farmers markets.  Lindsay should be like St Jacobs.  Most farmers now do farming as a side line.  Need educational process.  Costs are very high and regulations are problematic.  There is a big issue with fertile soil in Haliburton.  Mieke suggested that we speak with Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.    Education would be ideal.  Barry wants to have a group focused on local farming to keep people on the land and in food production.  He wants to create a local food advisory group.  Lindsay is very much agricultural.  Carolynn mentioned that land use is provincial not federal.  Barry is a federal MP and is looking at international treaties.  Mining is also federal.</div> <div> There is the concern with farmland being sold for housing and being paved over.  Where will we get our food? Jean had students doing research but it was not successful as the students needed a lot of attention.</div> <bR> <div> <B>j)     Trent-Severn Waterway Panel - `Mieke Foster</B></div> <div> Mieke provided background as to why she was inspired to present to the Panel.  Her presentation focused on water preservation at source, water conservation and included providing a copy of all four Enviobooks to the Panel who subsequently asked for copies for each member.</div> <bR> <div> Stephen is a member of the Coalition for Equitable Water Flow and elaborated on the work done by the Panel.  They have done 20 consultations in three weeks.  It is a huge task.  The next one is in Minden and 12 presentations are booked, the most for any one location.  The County will give one as a unified voice for the County.  The Gull River was on the agenda.  The Panel is aware of the reservoir lakes.  Haliburton ecology changes due to the water level changes.  Lake trout fishing is just about gone.  There are lots of issues and concerns.  For the last 100 years Haliburton has been subsidizing all of the economic activity by providing the water but has not been compensated.  The Alberta Bow River is 70% down.  The Great Lakes through dredging of the St Clair River is making the water disappear.  Navigation is the highest priority with 6 feet draught.  Navigation was initially planned for transportation of goods not pleasure craft.  All of their water comes from a steady supply of Haliburton water.  Stephen and `Mieke were thanked for their work</div> <bR> <div> <B>k)     Envirobook 2008 - Carolynn Coburn/Eric Lilius</B></div> <div> Carolynn has not met with Nicole to finalize expenses and plans for 2008. EH! will suggest that the theme for the 2008 Envirobook be climate change.  Question: is H-CAN interested in representing EH! with the Stewardship Council?  This is something to think about.</div> <bR> <div> <B>l)     Climate Change Research - Heather Ross</B></div> <div> Deferred to next meeting when Heather will report.</div> <bR> <div> <B>5.   UPDATES:</B></div> <div> <B>     a) Septic Systems Re-inspections Workshop</B></div> <div> A draft of the workshop has been developed by Heather, Valerie and Gerry.  It will take place on November 23 at Stanhope.  We do not know if it is booked.  Heather will report on the speakers.  Carolynn asked for feedback and suggestions.  Heather will contact Murray Fearrey and Valerie will look into the speakers.  The target for this workshop is municipal staff.  The agenda is well set up.  <B>We will ask for an update on the plan at the next meeting.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>b) Greenhouse Gas Project with U-Links Students</B></div> <div> Malcolm reported on the project process.  He needs to work with Heather Reid who will assist by finding a student who is interested in the topic.  Heather wants something in the last week of August.  It could be new or an update of an earlier project.  He needs to develop the scope of the work as well as milestones.</div> <div> Paul asked for a project example.  A project could be a full or half semester.  We had a map of the aggregate sites.  It was fairly generic and not detailed.  We need a meeting to decide what we want to post for the next phase of the aggregates project.  The Aggregates Resources Act now applies to Haliburton County.  The greenhouse gas project had students in the field for one day with a questionnaire and used that to produce statistics.  They interviewed a small number of people but should have had three times as many.  They met with Council and presented the results.  Council was interested.  The GHG presentation showed that it would be useful to have a baseline.  There is no electronic copy of their work.  A presentation of the student work takes place at the end of the year: Celebration of Research, which is presented to the community each year. This year it was held at Sir Sandford Fleming College in the Great Hall and in the classrooms.  It was a showcase for all U-Links projects.  We may have a good project but a student must be willing to pick it up.</div> <div> We need to get a copy of each of the U-links reports done for EH! and post them on our website.  <B>Eric will follow up with Heather Reid.</B></div> <div> The Greenhouse Gas Project was supervised by Malcolm and Heather.  <B>Carolynn will ask Heather to be the point person for the GHG project</B>.  Paul may be able to assist.</div> <bR> <div> <B>c) Bark Lake quarry / asphalt plant / water taking applications</B></div> <div> Deferred to next meeting.</div> <bR> <div> <B>d) Aggregates Committee / Gravel Watch Ontario / U-Links project</B></div> <div> Malcolm will get the scope of work together for U-Links.  It is a huge project and too much for a single student to manage.  It will need to be broken down into manageable separate topics.  The Gravel committee will need to meet to discuss and to touch base with David Bathe.  A quarry and one end of the Lochlin esker have been sold to Fowler. Stephen indicated that now hydro electricity has supplanted aggregates.  OPG is pursuing the dams and taking over water for power generation.  There are new ways to generate power from water that take into account water generated from cloud bursts as opposed to comparatively gentle rainfalls over longer periods of time.  Our climate will be warmer and wetter so the generation of electricity will need to accommodate this change.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>e) Reuse bags project</B></div> <div> Carolynn sold 3 at the AGM, 3 were sold at the Craft Show in Gooderham and 5 at the Horseshoe Days in Gooderham.  We do not know how many sold at the Lakeland Conference.  There is interest in the bags from Laurie Jones at the Gallery.  There was some interest in log carriers at Camp Wanakita but no follow-up.  Margaret agreed to follow up with the Art Hive and Gallery in Tory Hill.  There are at least 500 to be made and distributed/sold.  There are fifty in stock<B>.  Call Carolynn if you are interested.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>f) Website</B></div> <div> Information on the Climate Crisis is being developed by Max Ward for posting on the EH website.  Sheryl Cox, who was living in the County for a short time, was doing this.</div> <bR> <div> <B>g) RCEN status</B></div> <div> Covered earlier in the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> <B>6.     MEMBERSHIP REPORT</B></div> <div> Eric Lilius updated the list and will confirm information with Terry Wright.  <B>Mieke Foster will update the listing for the next meeting.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>7.     ALL OTHER BUSINESS</B></div> <div> HCDC - Carolynn will report on use of last year's money including for gravel workshop.  Will add Reuse bags and what Meghan did.  EH! will apply for a new intern.</div> <div> HCDC/EODP grants - these will be considered for next year.  Eric will follow up.  There are benefits and possible costs.</div> <div> Heather Reid had sent an e-mail on the Canadian Alliance for Community Service that was about how to assist and enhance capacity.</div> <div> Laurel McDowell sent her regrets and asked if the airport expansion was on the agenda.  The current situation was reviewed: Stanhope airport needs a crosswinds runway.  There was a motion in council to expropriate property to create this runway but it is not clear what is happening.  This is a large and expensive project but opposition is growing.  There is the possibility of a housing development nearby.  The need for a second runway has not been proven.  Regulations do not require a second runway.  If the land is not needed the municipality will give it back.</div> <bR> <div> <B>8.     NEXT MEETINGS</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>September 22, October 20, November 17 and December 8 for Planning</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Terry Wright will try to write a small article for paper on climate  for 20</B></FONT><B>th</B><B> .   </B></div> <div>      </div> <div> <B>9.     ADJOURNMENT</B></div> <div> Meeting adjourned 1 p.m.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> eh! minutes august 18, 2007</div> <bR> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALIBURTON</B></div> <div> <B> MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS</B></div> <div> <B>Maple Lake United Church</B></div> <div> <B>July 21, 2007</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>DRAFT MINUTES</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> BOARD MEMBERS</div> <div> PRESENT:     Eric Lilius (President), Heather Ross (Vice-President), Carolynn (Treasurer), Mieke Foster (Membership Coordinator), David Bathe, Margaret Dobrzensky, Malcolm Morris</div> <bR> <div> MEMBERS</div> <div> PRESENT:     Stephen Foster, Gerry Hunnius, Valerie Hunnius, Terry Wright</div> <bR> <div> 1.     <B>CALL TO ORDER</B></div> <div> President Eric Lilius called the meeting to order at 2:30 pm.</div> <bR> <div> 2.     <B>ADOPTION OF AGENDA</B></div> <div> By common consent, it was agreed that the agenda would be limited to the following four items: confirmation of the minutes of the Board of Directors of June 23, 2007, election of officers, a brief financial report  and business arising from the minutes of the meeting of June 23.</div> <bR> <div> 3.     <B>ELECTION OF OFFICERS</B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn accepted nomination as Treasurer with the continued help of David Bathe and she was acclaimed<B>.  </B>Mieke Foster agreed to continue to perform the duties of Membership Coordinator.  The position of Secretary was not filled and it was agreed that Carolynn Coburn and Mieke Foster would take and transcribe minutes at alternating meetings during the coming year  until such time as a Secretary is elected or appointed.</div> <bR> <div> 3.1     <B><U>Distribution of Board Communications to Past Members of the Board</U></B></div> <div> It was agreed by consensus that communications to the Board may be sent, on request, for information to past members of the Board who have indicated an interest in receiving them.</div> <bR> <div> 4.     <B>CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES</B></div> <div>      Moved by Carolynn Coburn, seconded by Mieke Foster</div> <div>           <B>That the Minutes of the Board of Directors' Meeting of June 23, 2007 be approved.</B></div> <div>                                                   CARRIED     </div> <bR> <div> 5.     <B>FINANCIAL REPORT</B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported that we have met all our obligations regarding payment for the reuse bags.  The current bank balance is $4,154 but the expense of the Envirobook remains to be paid.  We are awaiting a final reconciliation from the Stewardship Council to find out how much we owe but it is in the neighbourhood of $2,500.<B>  </B>Stephen Foster was advised that our insurance premium is due now, and he agreed to expedite our application.  <B>ACTION: Stephen Foster to apply for insurance coverage to Atrens-Counsel at earliest opportunity.</B>  Stephen noted that the annual premium would be in the neighbourhood of $500.<B>  </B>Mieke Foster reported that EH has signed up 8 new members today providing new membership revenue of $160 plus the sale of 5 reuse bags.  It is estimated that the sale of reuse bags will produce approximately $2,000 of income over the next while.</div> <bR> <div> 5.1     Moved by Carolynn Coburn, seconded by Valerie Hunnius</div> <div>           <B>That Financial Report of the Treasurer be accepted.</B></div> <div>                                                   CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> 6.     <B>BUSINESS ARISING</B></div> <div> 6.1     <B><U>Pesticide Use</U></B></div> <div> Terry Wright circulated her draft letter to the Haliburton Highlands Housing Corporation for comment.  The letter will be sent on July 23.  Malcolm Morris agreed to confirm any wording on the data sheets when they are provided.  There was a brief discussion on lobbying for a municipal bylaw.  Heather Ross suggested we contact the group of medical people who were previously active in this pursuit.  Valerie Hunnius agreed to share the Highlands East bylaw with EH including the intended progression of restriction.  <B>ACTION: Valerie will provide a copy of the Highlands East Bylaw on Pesticide Use to the Board.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.2     <B><U>Letter to the Frost Centre</U></B></div> <div> ACTION: <B>Margaret Dobrzensky agreed to send the letter, as approved, to the Frost Centre within the next week.</B></div> <div>      </div> <div> 6.3     <B><U>Agendas of Council Meetings</U></B></div> <div> ACTION: Heather Ross will follow up with municipalities and County to request they be sent to EH.</div> <bR> <div> 6.4     <B><U>Delta-Pinestone: Water Taking Permits</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross noted that the 30 day deadline for comment is long past and no longer timely.</div> <bR> <div> 6.4.1     <B><U>EBR Review</U></B></div> <div> Margaret Dobrzensky reported another Wade water-taking permit request from Highland Grove and another request related to a golf course from Martinwood.  It was noted that EH only gets involved in advocacy issues when someone brings them to us.  Also listed is a government proposal for a 25 year waste management planning for municipalities.  It was agreed that once it passes, EH will be involved in public consultation.</div> <bR> <div> 6.5     <B><U>Government Cuts to Canadian Environment Network  (RCEN)</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius reported he had sent a letter to John Baird, Minister of the Environment, urging the government to reinstate funding to the RCEN.  It appears that the government is reconsidering the decision to cut its funding.  It was suggested that when we renew our membership with the Ontario Environment Network, we comment on how much we value their service.  <B>ACTION: Carolynn Coburn to enclose letter of appreciation to OEN with renewal.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.6     <B><U>Yard Sale</U></B></div> <div> Mieke Foster suggested August 18 as a potential date for a yard sale and various locations were proposed (green space near Beer Store, lot beside laundromat, Mrs. Dobrzensky's neighbour).  <B>ACTION:</B> <B>Malcolm Morris will find out who owns lot next to laundromat and Margaret Dobrzensky will check with her mother's neighbour.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.7     <B><U>Environmental Report Card</U></B><B>                              </B></div> <div> Heather Ross indicated she has not yet had an opportunity to follow up with U-Links and talk to Tom Reddering about this project, but will do so.  <B>ACTION: Heather Ross will follow this up.</B>  Carolynn Coburn has not yet contacted Gil McIlroy but will do so.</div> <bR> <div> 6.8     <B><U>Environment Haliburton AGM</U></B></div> <div> On behalf of the Board, Mieke Foster expressed appreciation, especially to Eric Lilius and Carolynn Coburn, for organizing an excellent Annual Meeting.</div> <bR> <div> 6.8.1     Moved by Carolynn Coburn, seconded by Mieke Foster</div> <div>           <B>That Environment Haliburton make a donation of $50 to the Maple Lake United Church in appreciation of the use of the premises for the Annual Meeting.</B></div> <div>                                                   CARRIED</div> <bR> <bR> <div> 6.9     <B><U>Support for Charitable Organizations</U></B></div> <div> Margaret Dobrzensky noted organizations such as Imagine Canada (Margaret Georgina Schwartz) and the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy provide workshops for charitable organizations.   HCDC put on a workshop on fundraising last year.  Margaret will explore this area and bring back more information to the Board. <B>ACTION: Margaret Dobrzensky will continue to monitor this information and report back.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.10     <B><U>Trent-Severn Waterway Panel</U></B></div> <div> Mieke Foster is preparing an outline for presentation on behalf of EH to the Panel.  She indicated she is available to present it to the Minden meeting on July 28, but would have to pass it over to another Board member for presentation in Haliburton on August 14.  Given the short timeline, she offered to prepare a brief and pass it by the Board for comment.  <B>ACTION: Eric Lilius will reserve a spot for an EH presentation on each of these days.</B>  If Mieke presents on July 28, the spot in August would be cancelled.</div> <bR> <div> 6.11     <B><U>Envirobook</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn has not yet had a chance to talk to Nicole about a 2008 partnership on a new Envirobook.  She has checked into the possibility of funding the Envirobook through a provincial Climate Change initiative and the application is due in November.  <B>ACTION: Eric Lilius will check details on making an application for the 2008 Envirobook.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.12     <B><U>Greenhouse Gas Project: U-Links</U></B></div> <div> Malcolm Morris indicated he is not sure if there will be a second phase of the Greenhouse Gas Project with students.  Phase One provides recommendations for further research and he recommends that these be put up on our website.  He suggested we need to gather data from a larger sample for greater levels of accuracy and more extensive attitude analysis.  The data could be used to develop a community energy plan for Haliburton County, based on community awareness, concern and response.</div> <bR> <div> 6.13     <B><U>Aggregates Committee: U-Links</U></B></div> <div> A tentative date of August 9 was set for a meeting of the Aggregates Committee.  Malcolm Morris suggested the meeting establish a framework for the next phase of research through U-Links.  He also proposed that the recommendations from the initial gravel research be posted on our website.  Carolynn Coburn reported news from Gravel Watch Ontario about a new court order requiring the government to release the amount of tonnage being extracted from a particular gravel site, an order which is precedent setting.  Carolynn noted that many pit operators will not have scales but Miller will.</div> <bR> <div> 6.14     <B><U>Climate Change: U-Links</U></B></div> <div> There was a brief discussion of climate change as a topic for discussion with U-Links, which we could discuss with the Climate Action Network if they decide to join EH as a subcommittee.</div> <div> Heather Ross will be meeting with Heather Reid to discuss a range of options relating to U-Links. <B>Action: Heather Ross to meet with Heather Reid, U-Links.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.15     <B><U>Graham / Miller : Appeal to OMB</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross reported for the record: we lost.  We did get a mention for our efforts as part of a Cottage Life article.</div> <bR> <div> 6.16     <B><U>Horseshoe Days: August 4</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross agreed to check her schedule to see if she is available to present our display along with Margaret Dobrzensky.  <B>ACTION: If available, Heather Ross will go to the event with Margaret Dobrzensky.  If not, David Bathe agreed to check with Cheryl Bathe to see if she can go.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.17     <B><U>Paudash Lake Conservation Association</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn confirmed that 50 re-use bags were delivered to Valerie Hunnius for sale at the PLCA Annual Membership Meeting this morning for use at the PLCA Annual Meeting on August 18.</div> <div>                               </div> <bR> <div> 6.18     <B><U>Website</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius confirmed that the posting package has been renewed.  He is gradually getting the minutes up to date.</div> <bR> <div> 6.19     <B><U>Septic Reinspection Workshop</U></B></div> <div> Further to the discussion at the Annual General Meeting earlier in the day, which identified the re-scheduling of the Septic Reinspection Workshop as a priority for the upcoming year, the Board discussed potential financing and how we proceed.  Heather Ross suggested it would be helpful to have the municipalities on side with this project prior to initiating it.  She agreed to meet with Warden Murray Fearrey with the hope of encouraging him to partner with us in the project.  The County could be requested to provide meeting space free of charge for the event.  More important, his cooperation would likely gain some buy in from the municipalities.  <B>ACTION: Gerry and Valerie Hunnius will meet with Heather Ross in the immediate future to scope out the proposal, and Heather Ross will seek a meeting with Murray Fearrey to discuss a partnership.</B>  On the issues of financing, it seems apparent that the $5,000 being offered by HCDC is discretionary, but Heather Ross will check with them to see if there will be any problem with using $1,500 of the allocation to support the re-scheduled workshop. <B>ACTION: Heather Ross to confirm with HCDC that funds can be used to support the re-scheduled workshop.  </B>There was general consensus that we should consider holding the workshop not earlier than two weeks following the provincial election.</div> <bR> <div> 6.20     <B><U>Membership Report</U></B></div> <div> Mieke Foster reported that there were 24 people in attendance at our Annual Meeting and that we have currently 20 paid up members.</div> <bR> <div> 6.21     <B><U>Lakeland VII Conference</U></B></div> <div> The display board and bags will be delivered to Valerie and Gerry Hunnius prior to the August 11 event, at a time and place to be determined.</div> <bR> <div> 6.22     <B><U>Lamination of Posters</U></B></div> <div> ACTION: Mieke Foster offered to laminate all four posters.</div> <bR> <div> 6.23     <B><U>Environmental Education</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius noted that Barry Martin is reconnecting children through outdoor education.  Eric will post relevant information on the website.</div> <bR> <div> 7.     <B>ADJOURNMENT</B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn moved that the meeting adjourn at 3:55.</div> <div>                                                   <B>CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALIBURTON</B></div> <div> <B>MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS</B></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="june_23_2007"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>June 23, 2007</div> <div> Sir Sandford Fleming College</div> <bR> <div> <B>DRAFT MINUTES</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Eric Lilius (Vice-President), Carolynn Coburn (Treasurer), Valerie Hunnius (Secretary), Mieke Foster (Membership Coordinator), Gerry Hunnius</div> <bR> <div>      <B>Regrets:     </B>Heather Ross (Past President), Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <bR> <div> <B>MEMBERS & GUESTS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Stephen Foster, Gus Janca, Terry Wright</div> <bR> <div> 1.     <B>CALL TO ORDER</B></div> <div> Eric Lilius welcomed members and called the meeting to order at 10:05 am, and Board members and guests introduced themselves.</div> <bR> <div> 2.     <B>ADOPTION OF AGENDA</B></div> <div> Moved by Mieke Foster, seconded by Carolynn Coburn</div> <div>           <B>That the Agenda be adopted as amended by the addition of the following items: 2 events in Gooderham and the Lakeland Conference.</B></div> <div> <B>                                                  CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 3.     <B>APPROVAL OF MINUTES</B></div> <div> Moved by Mieke Foster, seconded by Carolynn Coburn</div> <div>           <B>That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of May 12, 2007 be approved.</B></div> <div> <B>                                                  CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 4.     <B>FINANCIAL REPORT</B></div> <div> Carolynn reminded the Board that a quarterly financial report had been accepted at the May meeting and that a report for the second quarter (to June 30) will be provided when it is available.</div> <bR> <div> 5.     <B>DEPUTATION RE: WEED-KILLER CONTAMINATION</B></div> <div> Terry Wright expressed her concern, as a new member of the community, about a strong smell of weed-killer emanating from the Echo Hills Legion apartment block which is managed by the Haliburton Highlands Housing Corporation, and requested advice from EH as to how to deal with this issue.  Various suggestions included writing to Council, writing to the newspaper, and lobbying for a municipal bylaw to restrict pesticide and herbicide use.  Terry Wright agreed to speak to other members in the community who are offended by the noxious smell.  <B>ACTION: Terry Wright will talk to other members of the community affected by the noxious smell, and write a Letter to Council with a request for a response. </B>  It was also suggested she should write a letter to the Haliburton Highlands Housing Corporation.  </div> <div> <B>ACTION: Eric will check to see if the signage of the week-killer is consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Regulation and will poll members of EH to see if there is someone who is interested in taking on the issue of lobbying for a municipal bylaw.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.     <B>BUSINESS ARISING</B></div> <div> 6.1     <B><U>Letter to Frost Centre Institute</U></B></div> <div> Deferred pending return of Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <bR> <div> 6.2     <B><U>Agenda of Municipal Council Meetings</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius reported that EH has not been receiving these agendas.  Follow-up report deferred pending return of Heather Ross.</div> <bR> <div> 63     <B><U>OMB Result - Lochlin Esker</U></B></div> <div> Heather has agreed to write a letter to the Echo and the Times.  The lack of local newspaper coverage of this issue was noted, and Gus Janca commented that even his neighbours did not know the result.</div> <bR> <div> 6.4     <B><U>Delta Pinestone: Water-taking Permits</U></B></div> <div> Deferred pending the return of Heather Ross.</div> <bR> <div> 6.5     <B><U>Trash to Treasures Sale</U></B></div> <div> Mieke Foster reported total revenues for the event, including bag sales, amounted to $545.96.  Mieke and Margaret were congratulated by the Board for the success of the day. Mieke noted that there are still a lot of contributions which have not been sold and suggested we consider holding a yard sale in August.  This idea may come back later as no ideal location could be determined as of now.</div> <bR> <div> 6.6     <B><U>Wind Turbine Bylaw</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius distributed a copy of Bylaw 2007-53 which is an Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw of the Municipality of Dysart et al,  regulating the installation of wind turbines.  In its amended form the bylaw still requires setbacks of 300 metres from the high water mark.  Pat Martin has indicated that persons wishing to install a wind turbine who cannot meet the requirements are eligible to apply for a minor variance.  Eric indicated there are new technologies now in production which have reduced the visual impact and reduced noise volume of wind turbines.</div> <bR> <div> 6.7     <B><U>Annual General Meeting</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius advised the Board that the Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association is not making the Fish Hatchery available for summer rentals, and that Sir Sandford Fleming College is not available.  He has put in a call to the Lochlin Community Centre but has not heard back.  Once the location is confirmed, he will put an ad in the Echo under community events.  Other publicity locations proposed were the Weekender, Canoe FM.  It was also suggested he contact Amy Brohm of Haliburton County Tourism (tel: 286-1777). <B>ACTION: Eric to arrange publicity. </B> It was agreed that we would provide a pot luck lunch , supplemented by a meat and cheese platter from one of the food stores.  <B>ACTION:</B> <B>Eric and Carolynn will pick up a meat and cheese platter.  Eric also agreed to present a Report for the Past Year and Mieke will bring folders.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.8     <B><U>Climate Study Action Group</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported the group has met for a second time though she was not in attendance.  They are in the process of setting up a website or blog.  Their first initiative is distribution of a flyer encouraging motorists to stop idling their motors.  They are aware of EH and will be invited to attend the Annual Meeting if they wish to join.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> 6.9     <B><U>SEAL Environmental Report Card</U></B></div> <div> Eric circulated the Environmental Report Card for the Kawarthas sent to him by Gil McIlroy and a general discussion ensued.   Mieke Foster expressed concern that the report is flawed through the failure to provide evaluated base line information, criteria for assessment, definitive standards and evidence of being independently audited.  The Board concurred with her assessment but expressed interest in developing a reliable concept for an Environmental Report.  Several models were suggested such as the York Region environmental report card, City of Toronto Green Plan, and the Toronto District School Board.  It was noted that Tom Reddering of the Public Health Unit had developed a prototype of an environmental report card for health issues and it was decided to contact him to see if this could be used as a basis and expanded to include other issues.  It was also agreed that we should continue to work with Dr. Hill at Trent University in making use of the U-Links program to further develop this concept.  <B>ACTION: Heather Ross to follow up with U-Links, and to contact Tom Reddering of the Health Unit.  Carolynn will convey the concerns of EH about the SEAL Report Card to Gil McIlroy.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.10     <B><U>Insurance Coverage</U></B></div> <div> Stephen Foster reported he has tried to reach Atrens-Counsel to obtain a quote but so far has been unsuccessful.</div> <bR> <div> 6.10.1     Moved by Mieke Foster, seconded by Valerie Hunnius</div> <div>      <B>     That Stephen Foster be authorized to submit an application for insurance coverage for Environment Haliburton  to Atrens-Counsel at the earliest opportunity.</B></div> <div> <B>                                                  CARRIED</B></div> <div> <B>     ACTION: Stephen Foster to apply for insurance.</B></div> <bR> <div> 7.     <B>UPDATES</B></div> <div> 7.1     <B><U>Trent Severn Waterway</U></B></div> <div> Stephen Foster expressed appreciation on behalf of the Trent Severn Waterway Coalition for giving them an internet home.   He noted there are representatives from all 41 reservoir lakes in the Coalition, and they are seeking a place at the table with cities, villages and power plants in order to have their interests heard in the review by the Trent Severn Panel.  The Panel will be holding public consultations in Haliburton on July 24 and in Minden on August 14.  The consultations are coinciding with reports being prepared for the Panel on water management, already overdue, and on sustainable communities slated for July.  All four municipalities have been invited to be involved but only Algonquin Highlands has so far taken action in preparing a position.  Groups may register to present a brief at either of the two public consultations or they may submit it in writing by September 30.  Mieke Foster agreed to develop an outline of positions we might present to the Trent Severn Panel for discussion at the July 21 Board meeting following the AGM.  </div> <div> <B>ACTION: Mieke Foster to develop a discussion outline for an EH presentation to the Trent Severn Panel</B>.  </div> <div> <B>Eric Lilius to reserve a tentative place for EH at the August 14 Trent Severn Panel consultation in Minden.</B></div> <bR> <div> 7.1.1     <B><U>South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Watershed Region</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported briefly that we had been invited at the last moment  to attend a meeting on June 12 to review and seek input on the development of a Source Water Protection Committee for the watershed (which includes the Black-Severn Watershed).  No one was able to attend It was agreed we should maintain contact with this group.                                       </div> <bR> <bR> <div> 7.2     <B><U>Envirobook 2007</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported that this year’s issue is nearly totally distributed, and there is still some demand for it.  Miskwabi Lake Association wanted copies for their Annual Meeting.  There are also very few copies left of 2006 and 2005 editions. For cost reasons, in 2007 the print run was reduced from 16,000 to 12,000.   Valerie indicated she has extra copies of some of these.  <B>ACTION: Valerie to return extra copies of Envirobooks on July 21.</B>  Mieke suggested that archive copies of all issues be stored on a CD but it was pointed out that the Rachel Carson article permission was restricted to one print edition.  <B>ACTION: Carolynn will ensure there is at least one archive copy of each Envirobook edition.  </B>There was some discussion of partnering with the Stewardship Council and/or the Climate Study Action Group to produce an issue focused on climate change for 2008.  <B>ACTION: Carolynn will talk to the Stewardship Council about a partnership for 2008 on the Envirobook and about a proposed focus on climate change.</B></div> <div> It was noted that HCDC may not wish to fund the Envirobook for 2008 since it has been funded for four years now and projects are intended to become self-sustaining.  However, it was noted that funds might be available from a provincial Climate Change initiative for this topic.</div> <bR> <div> 7.3<B>     </B><B><U>Greenhouse Gas Project with U-Links Students</U></B></div> <div> Deferred until return of Heather Ross.</div> <bR> <div> 7.4     <B><U>Graham Miller / Appeal to OMB</U></B></div> <div> Deferred until return of Heather Ross.</div> <bR> <div> 7.5     <B><U>Bark Lake Quarry - Asphalt Plant</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius reported that the group opposing the asphalt plant have formed an association called the Irondale River Protection Association and that they will be sponsoring a public protest on June 29 in three locations: the MNR office in Minden, the entrance to the quarry and the junction of Hwy 503 and Irondale Road in an effort to publicly expose the issue.  Eric has posted the information on the website.</div> <bR> <div> 7.6     <B><U>Aggregates Committee</U></B></div> <div> Deferred pending representation from the Committee at a meeting.</div> <bR> <div> 7.7     <B><U>Reuse Bag Project and List of Community Events for their Sale</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported that there was a request from Donna Miles at Trash to Treasurers for EH to set up a display and sell bags at the Gooderham Community Action Group Craft Sale on July 21 and 22. Elva Bates is involved with this group. No one on the Board is available to attend the event but it was agreed that if an arrangement can be made for delivery of the display board and bags, and pick-up on Sunday, and someone is placed in charge of selling bags, we would agree.  If the display space is inside we could also agree to its availability.  <B>ACTION:  Mieke Foster will deliver display boards to Carolynn later today, and Carolynn will set them up.</B></div> <bR> <div> 7.7.1     <B><U>Horseshoe Days</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn reported that Margaret Dobrzensky has indicated she is willing to help with the display on August 4 if one other Board member is available to help and provide transportation. <B> ACTION: Carolynn will check to see if Heather Ross is available to help out and provide transport.</B></div> <bR> <div> 7.7.2     <B><U>Paudash Lake Conservation Association</U></B></div> <div> Valerie Hunnius requested 50 bags to sell at the PLCA Regatta (August 4) and Annual Meeting (August 18).  <B>ACTION: Carolynn will deliver 50 bags to Valerie at Annual Meeting.</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> 7.7.3     <B><U>Rail’s End</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported that Laurie Jones of Rail’s End is interested in purchasing bags, possibly with a different design to accommodate an artist’s portfolio.</div> <bR> <div> 7.7.4     <B><U>Reuse Bag Finances</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn noted that we have to pay the remainder of the money out by the end of June in the amount of $3,870 as a condition of our grant.</div> <bR> <div> 7.8     <B><U>Website</U></B></div> <div> Eric reported he will be putting the Minutes on the Website and sought direction as to how to indicate amendments.  Valerie suggested he simply remove the word “Draft” from the Minutes and post them as presented.  She noted it is unusual to actually amend the original presented copy and that the amendment is noted in the next subsequent set of minutes of the meeting.  Carolynn suggested that we include a note on the website to the effect that “Any amendments to these Minutes are recorded in the Minutes of the Subsequent Meeting”.  It was agreed that Minutes will be posted for a limited duration of time to save space in series of 2 or 3 sets of Minutes once they are approved..  <B>ACTION: Eric Lilius to post minutes on website as agreed.</B></div> <div>                                                        </div> <div> 7.8.1     <B><U>Web Hosting Package</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius reported that our annual fee is now due and payable.</div> <bR> <div>      Moved by Mieke Foster, seconded by Valerie Hunnius</div> <div>           <B>That Environment Haliburton renew our Web Hosting Package which includes space on the server and domain name at a cost of $140.</B></div> <div> <B>                                                  CARRIED     </B></div> <div> <B>     ACTION: Eric Lilius to renew package.</B></div> <bR> <div> 7.9     <B><U>Septic System Reinspection Workshop</U></B></div> <div> Gerry Hunnius reported that he is continuing to try to determine the timing of this workshop through contact with Sally Gillis and the Municipality of the Archipelago, but has nothing to report at this time.  He noted the need to establish a subcommittee to plan for the workshop, establish a budget and work on funding arrangements when it is timely.  Carolynn noted that we could apply for HCDC funding in the fall.  It was also suggested that we might try to get funding from the Ministry of the Environment for a workshop on this topic.</div> <bR> <div> 8.     <B><U>Membership Report</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius confirmed that he had completed the reconciliation of membership lists.</div> <bR> <div> 9.     <B>OTHER BUSINESS</B></div> <div> 9.1     <B><U>Lakeland Conference</U></B></div> <div> Valerie Hunnius announced the Lakeland Conference will be held at Buckhorn Community Centre on Saturday, August 11.  She and Gerry will plan to attend.  Keynote speaker is Dr. David Pearson whose topic is Climate Change and its Impacts on our Lakes.  Valerie and Gerry will set up the display boards and sell reuse bags.  <B>ACTION: Mieke Foster to provide Valerie and Gerry with display boards and bags to be provided by Carolynn Coburn at a time and place to be determined.</B></div> <bR> <div> 9.1.1     <B><U>Lamination of Poster</U></B></div> <div> <B>ACTION: Mieke Foster agreed to laminate the poster of the man fertilizing the lake.</B></div> <bR> <div> 9.2     <B><U>Referendum on Electoral Reform</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius circulated a copy of One Ballot, Two Votes (the recommendations of the Ontario Citizen’s Committee on Electoral Reform) and urged Board members to encourage people to vote in favour of these recommendations on proportional representation.</div> <bR> <div> 9.3     <B><U>Environmental Education</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius announced that following recommendations from a panel chaired by Dr. Roberta Bondar, the Ontario Government has decided to reintroduce environmental education back into the official Ontario curriculum.   <B>ACTION: Eric will put the information on the website and bring it back to the AGM.</B></div> <bR> <div> 9.4     <B><U>Canadian Adapting to Climate Change Posters</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported the availability of five posters issued by the Canadian government relating to Climate Change.  <B>ACTION: Eric will send this information to the EH elist.</B></div> <bR> <div> 9.5     <B><U>Minden Hills Housekeeping Bylaw</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported that the Municipality of Minden Hills has passed its Housekeeping Bylaw including a prohibition of boathouses in the lakeshore.</div> <bR> <div> 9.5.1     <B><U>Canadian Tire Rezoning Approval</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn also reported that the community is unhappy that the application by Canadian Tire for rezoning has been approved.  One effect is that three houses are being “marooned” and surrounded by Canadian Tire and Works Warehouse.</div> <bR> <div> 10.     <B>ADJOURNMENT</B></div> <div> By common consent, the meeting adjourned at 1 pm.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALIBURTON</B></div> <div> <B>MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="may_12_2007"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>May 12, 2007</B></div> <div> <B>Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>DRAFT MINUTES</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Eric Lilius (Vice-President), Carolynn Coburn (Treasurer), Valerie Hunnius (Secretary), Mieke Foster (Membership Coordinator), Margaret Dobrzensky, Gerry Hunnius</div> <bR> <div>      <B>Regrets: </B>Heather Ross (Past President)</div> <bR> <div> <B>MEMBER PRESENT:</B></div> <div> <B>     </B>Stephen Foster</div> <bR> <div> 1.     <B>CALL TO ORDER</B></div> <div> Eric Lilius welcomed members and called the meeting to order at 10:20 am.</div> <bR> <div> 2.     <B>ADOPTION OF AGENDA</B></div> <div> Moved by Carolynn Coburn, seconded by Mieke Foster</div> <div>           <B>That the Agenda be adopted as amended by the addition of the following items: a report on the Trent-Severn Panel, environmental report card on Municipality of the Kawartha Lakes, the Climate Study Action Group, the City of Toronto’s Commitment to Climate Change, Trash ‘n’ Treasures, and the Home Show.</B></div> <div> <B>                                                  CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 3.     <B>APPROVAL OF MINUTES</B></div> <div> <B>     </B>Moved by Mieke Foster, seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <div>           <B>That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of March 17, 2007 be approved.</B></div> <div> <B>                                                  CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 4.     <B>FINANCIAL REPORT</B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn presented the quarterly financial report for the period January 1, 2007 to March 31, 2007.  Carolynn noted the discrepancy between intended income for the year and the actual stands at $2,060 based on our budget.  While the bank balance at the end of March shows a balance of $7,697.97 there are several expenses outstanding which still have to be covered.  These include Sennett (for tote bags), our share of the Envirobook, the Domain for 1007, web hosting, and insurance. It was noted that we anticipate further income from tote bag sales at Trash ‘n’ Treasurer and the Home Show, and that we may gain some additional memberships from those sources as well.  Mieke Foster suggested that we contact Atrens-Counsel to see if we can gain a reduction in our insurance cost by obtaining coverage from them.  <B>ACTION: Stephen Foster agreed to contact Atrens-Counsel to pursue alternative coverage.</B></div> <bR> <div> 4.1     Moved by Mieke Foster, seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <div>           <B>That the Financial Quarterly Report for period January 1, 2007 - March 31, 2007 be accepted.</B></div> <div> <B>                                                  CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 5.     <B>BUSINESS ARISING</B></div> <div> 5.1     <B><U>Insurance, Privacy and Freedom of Information Session</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn reported she has followed up with HCDC about a potential workshop but has received no response as yet.  She will continue to pursue the matter.</div> <bR> <div> 5.2     <B><U>Report on Earthday Symposium at Kinark Sustainable Living Centre - April 21, 2007</U></B></div> <div> Mieke Foster presented a brief report on this event.  An EH display table was set up outside and we sold 15 bags, along with various vendors, drums, earth sounds, and Sharon Lawrence selling books by R.D. Lawrence.  Paul and Irene Heaven provided an Out to Learn display.  Various sessions were provided on Generation Solar (Electricity and Heat), Alternative Waste Water (Brent Wootton), and Sustainable Building (Chris Magwood).</div> <bR> <div> 5.3     <B><U>OEN Spring Eco-Gathering - April 13/14, 2007 (Hamilton)</U></B></div> <div> No one was able to attend.</div> <bR> <div> 5.4     <B><U>Letter to Frost Centre Institute</U></B></div> <div> Margaret Dobrzensky reported that she had delayed sending out the letter in order to include with it copies of the current Envirobook in the hope that she could interest them in using the Envirobook as part of their course materials.  There was consensus that we should not discuss this with a view to selling it to them.  <B>ACTION: Margaret will send the letter out now with the new Envirobook.</B></div> <bR> <div> 5.5     <B><U>Attendance at Municipal Council Meetings</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius reported that no agendas have been received.  It was decided to ask Heather if the request was made to Councils to forward their agendas to us, upon her return.  <B>ACTION: Heather Ross to follow up on this item.</B></div> <bR> <div> 5.6     <B><U>EBR Monitoring 2007</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius reported that EBR 2007 is not showing up on the data base and he has sent a letter to the Environmental Commission to ask that the problem be corrected.  He will try once more and if the website  is still unresponsive he will follow up on his original communication.  He confirmed that if it continues to be a problem it would be useful if other Board members would also write to the Commissioner to complain. <B>ACTION: Eric will continue to monitor this situation.</B></div> <bR> <div> 5.7     <B><U>Celebration of Research - March 24</U></B><B><U>th</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius reported that Mike Lord declined to have his presentation video-taped, so he was unable to record it.  Eric noted that this was the best attended celebration of research he has seen with lots of displays from the students.</div> <bR> <div> 5.8     <B><U>OMB Result re: Lochlin Esker</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross had agreed to write a letter to <I>The Times</I>.  Item deferred pending Heather’s return.</div> <bR> <div> 5.9     <B><U>Aggregates Committee / Gravel Watch Ontario / U-LINKS Project</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn has not yet had an opportunity to contact Minden Hills Council about the issue of the Application of Consent made by Beamish.  <B>ACTION: Carolynn will contact Council.</B></div> <bR> <div> 5.10     <B><U>Delta Pinestone: Water Taking Permits for Golf Course</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross had agreed to look for the Muskoka study on impact of golf courses on ground water quality.  Item deferred pending Heather’s return.</div> <bR> <div> 5.11     <B><U>U-Links Aggregates Project - Photocopying Costs for Material for Students</U></B></div> <div> Margaret Dobrzensky offered to cover the costs of reproducing materials from our scrapbooks to assist students with the project.  Carolynn Coburn expressed the appreciation of the Board for her offer which was accepted.</div> <bR> <div> 5.11.1     <B><U>Photocopying of Scrapbooks</U></B></div> <div> Stephen Foster reported on his discussion with Kate Hall as to whether it is feasible to photocopy the scrapbooks and it was determined that this is not possible because of the size of each page.  He indicated  that what has been done, with Megan’s help, is to create an excel data base that lists the articles, authors, editorials and other items and indicates which scrapbook these items are in.  Eric Lilius suggested that we might consider digitally photographing each of the pages.  <B>ACTION: Eric will  give this some more thought, and will obtain the scrapbooks from U-Links and let Margaret know when he has them.</B></div> <bR> <div> 5.12     <B><U>Weblog</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius reported that he has incorporated the on-line site into the EH website, and that he is tending to put things for emails in there.</div> <bR> <div> 5.13     <B><U>Expenses related to the Display Board</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported that Mieke Foster had been reimbursed for expenses incurred in the completion of the Display Board.  On behalf of the Board, she also thanked Mieke for the excellent product, and Mieke in turn expressed appreciation for the extra panel.</div> <bR> <div> 6.     <B>UPDATES</B></div> <div> 6.1     <B><U>EODP - Intern</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn provided a positive report on work accomplished in working with Megan.  She worked successfully on advertising for the Envirobook and this will help our budget for this item.  She also developed Enviro-Notes for January, February and March (but the March material was not used), and she worked on a data base for the archives. Overall, Megan is a good team player and wants to stay associated with EH.  <B>ACTION: Carolynn will call Megan to see how she wants to continue her involvement.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.2     <B><U>Envirobook 2007</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported the Envirobook 2007 is hot off the press and will be distributed during the Victoria Day weekend with the <I>Haliburton Echo</I> and <I>The Times</I>.  Don Benson is very happy with it. Copies were distributed amongst the Board for comment.  There was general satisfaction with the new layout but some concerns raised about legibility in areas where print overlays a visual display.  It was suggested a higher quality paper would have helped with this.  There was some discussion about distribution of the remaining copies.  Haliburton County libraries, the Frost Centre, the Fish Hatchery, Dorset Research Centre of the MOE, and doctor’s offices were suggested as well as stores and commercial outlets.  Valerie Hunnius took 100 copies for the Paudash Lake Conservation Association annual meeting.  Also suggested were the Ethel Curry Gallery during special showing May 19 to June 4 and the new gallery opened by Carol Finn.  It will also be distributed at Stewardship Council events, Trash ‘n’ Treasurers and at the Straw Bale House Construction event.</div> <bR> <div> 6.3     <B><U>Greenhouse Gas Project with U-Links Students</U></B></div> <div> This item , too, was deferred pending the return of Heather Ross.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> 6.4     <B><U>Graham Miller Appeal to OMB - Lochlin Esker</U></B></div> <div> Deferred to a future meeting.</div> <bR> <div> 6.5     <B><U>Bark Lake Quarry / Asphalt Plant</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported that many of the records of the community’s actions were destroyed in a fire that destroyed Nora Paisley’s home.  Heather Ross had some records in her possession which will help.  The group is considering seeking assistance from a non-profit organization called Environmental Defence.</div> <bR> <div> 6.6     <B><U>Aggregates Committee</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported that there is no report at this time.  The Committee are staying in touch.</div> <bR> <div> 6.7     <B><U>Re-Used Bag Project: Haliburton Home Show - June 1, 2 and 3</U></B></div> <div> Various arrangements were discussed with respect to the Haliburton Home show on June 1, 2 and 3 where EH will be sharing a booth with FOCA (at their expense).  <B>ACTION: Eric agreed to provide contact information to Mieke to facilitate sharing of display space. Volunteers are required for Friday and Sunday to help with the display and should contact Mieke.  Carolynn will place an order with Sennett for 200 -300 bags for the two events.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.7.1     <B><U>Re-Used Bag Project: Trash ‘n’ Treasures - June 16</U></B></div> <div> Mieke Foster suggested that we reserve space a little further along the path in order to get larger display space.  <B>ACTION: Eric agreed to reserve the space after the event is publicly advertised. </B>To facilitate the collection of rummage sale items, Margaret Dobrzensky agreed to request the use of her mother’s residence as a drop off point for items to be sold.  <B>ACTION: Margaret will make this request and notify Carolynn of her answer.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.7.2     <B><U>Other Events where Bags can be Sold</U></B></div> <div> Margaret Dobrzensky offered to help with a display at Wilberforce Agricultural Fair on September 15 and 16 and is looking for a partner to help her.</div> <bR> <div> 6.8     <B><U>Website</U></B></div> <div> <B>ACTION: Eric agreed to put the minutes up on the site in the next month and to clean house on some of it.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.9     <B><U>Wind Turbines</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius provided a brief report on the issue and its handling by Dysart.  Dysart is in the process of refining wording for a bylaw to deal with construction of wind turbines on waterfront properties.  The opposition to their construction is coming from cottagers on Kennisis Lake who are concerned about the visual impact of the turbines combined with removing of trees to make them effective.  The original wording of the bylaw was highly restrictive requiring landowners to have 5.5 acres and requiring setbacks from the water of 1000 ft and side lot setbacks of 500 ft.  To all intents and purposes this would eliminate the possibility of placing a wind turbine on a lake property.  Eric indicated that the bylaw is being rewritten, based on input, and it may look more promising.  <B>ACTION: Eric will check on the results of the second meeting and report back to the Board.</B></div> <bR> <div> 7.     <B>MEMBERSHIP</B></div> <div> Eric Lilius indicated he is still in the process of reconciling membership lists.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> 8.     <B>ALL OTHER BUSINESS</B></div> <div> 8.1     <B><U>Trent Severn Waterway</U></B></div> <div> Stephen Foster reported on creation of a new panel by the federal Minister of the Environment (Parks Canada)  to conduct an extensive review of the Trent Severn Waterway.  This is much bigger than the original study which was confined to water management.  The new panel is intended to represent all communities (Haliburton County is represented by Greg Bishop) and is expected to report by December 6.  Key issues being reviewed are: deteriorating infrastructure,  protection of significant cultural resources, public education and understanding of water allocation, and protection of natural resources.  The panel is mandated to determine how the Trent Severn Waterway can ensure that communities within the Trent-Severn maintain a sustainable water resource.  The panel is currently appointing a Chair and will be in place by the fall.  Public consultations and background reports will be prepared simultaneously.<B>  </B>Stephen reported that both Parks Canada and the Coalition for Equitable Waterflow would like to see an Independent Authority established to manage the resource.  Further information can be found at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.tsw.ca" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.tsw.ca"><U><U>www.tsw.ca</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> 8.1     <B><U>SEAL Environmental Report Card</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius reported on a communication he received from Gil McIlroy regarding an Environmental Report Card<B> </B>on the municipalities of Kawartha Lakes conducted by Sustainable Ecological Alternatives for Living (SEAL).  Gil indicated they are now doing another one prior to the provincial election.  Eric has requested that Gil send him a copy of the report so that he can distribute it to contacts in Haliburton.  It will be useful to review the model to see if it has any application to our future plans.  <B>ACTION: Eric to follow up on obtaining and distributing a copy of the report card.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> 8.2     <B><U>Climate Study Action Group</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported that, as part of a follow-up to John Seed’s road show “Despair: An Empowerment Road Show”, a grass roots group has emerged in Haliburton to focus on the issue of changing the ways we live in order to stop contributing to climate change.  The group is looking at the possibility of working within an existing organization rather than setting up yet another environment focused group.  Carolynn has not offered EH as a candidate in this respect because we have a broader focus, we tend to represent a different generation and we are so small we can’t take the lead on this.  It has been suggested that we might want to invite them to come to an EH meeting after we have had an opportunity to review our own mandate and future.</div> <bR> <div> 8.3     <B><U>City of Toronto </U></B></div> <div> Mieke Foster shared information on the City of Toronto’s action plan which has greenhouse gas reduction targets consistent with the European Economic Community.  She referred to various resources we may wish to consult, especially the City of Toronto Green Guide to assist us in our ideas for local planning.  More information can be found at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.toronto.ca/greenguide" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.toronto.ca/greenguide"><U><U>www.toronto.ca/greenguide</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> 8.4     <B><U>Septic System Reinspection Workshop</U></B></div> <div> Gerry Hunnius reiterated that he will continue to be in touch with the Township of the Archipelago and with FOCA (Sally Gillis) to determine when might be the best date to renew our organizing of a workshop on the topic of Septic System Reinspection.  This issue has been in the parking lot since we were encouraged not to proceed with it in June of this year due to the changes being set in motion through the Clean Water Act and possible regulations being enacted with respect to septic reinspection.  <B>ACTION: Gerry Hunnius will continue to monitor this area and recommend timing for a new initiative.</B></div> <bR> <div> 8.5     <B><U>Board Participation</U></B></div> <div> Gerry and Valerie Hunnius indicated that they will continue to serve as Board members until the end of their current term in July, 2007 but do not intend to run for re-election at that time.  They will continue as members of EH and will help out with planning the Septic System Reinspection Workshop during the upcoming year, if it is to be resurrected as a project.</div> <bR> <div> 8.6     <B><U>Haliburton County Land Trust</U></B></div> <div> Members were advised that the Haliburton County Land Trust is holding its Annual Meeting on June 9.</div> <bR> <div> 9.     <B>NEXT MEETING</B></div> <div> The next meeting of the EH Board of Directors will be held at 10 am on <B>Saturday, June 23</B> at Sir Sandford Fleming College.  Margaret Dobrzensky expressed her regret at not being able to attend as she will be in Europe.</div> <bR> <div> 10.     <B>ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING</B></div> <div> The Annual General Meeting of EH will be held at the Haliburton County Fish Hatchery at 10 am on <B>Saturday, July 21</B>.  <B>ACTION: Eric Lilius will make necessary arrangements with them.</B></div> <bR> <div> 11.     <B>ADJOURNMENT</B></div> <div> By common consent, the meeting adjourned at 1:05 pm.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> 05 06 07</div> <div> may 12 eh minutes</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALIBURTON!</B></div> <div> <B>MINUTES of the MEETING of the</B></div> <div> <B>BOARD OF DIRECTORS</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="march_17_2007"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>March 17, 2007</B></div> <div> <B>Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Eric Lilius (Vice-President), Carolynn Coburn (Treasurer), `Mieke Foster (Membership Coordinator), Margaret Dobrzensky, Heather Ross (Past President)</div> <bR> <div> <B>MEMBER PRESENT</B><B>:  </B>   Stephen Foster</div> <bR> <div> 1.     <B>Welcome</B> - Eric welcomed us at 10:15</div> <bR> <div> 2<B>.     Approval of the Agenda:</B></div> <div> Additions: under All Other Business add FOCA workshop on Source Water Protection.</div> <bR> <div> Moved by Carolynn Coburn, seconded by `Mieke Foster</div> <div> That the Agenda, with the addition, be approved.</div> <div> CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> 3.     <B>Approval of the Minutes</B> of the January 20, 2007 meeting:</div> <div> Moved by `Mieke Foster and seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <div> That the Minutes of January 20, 2007 be approved.</div> <div>      CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> Approval of the Minutes of the February 10, 2007 meeting:</div> <div> Moved by Margaret Dobrzensky, Seconded by `Mieke Foster</div> <div> That the Minutes of February 10, 2007 be approved.</div> <div>      CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> 4.   <B>  Business Arising from the Minutes</B></div> <div> Insurance, Privacy and Freedom of Information Session</div> <div> ACTION: Carolynn to follow-up with HCDC</div> <bR> <div> Earth Day Symposium at Kinark Sustainable Living Centre is on April 21st. Chris Magwood is the keynote speaker. `Mieke is willing to set up the display and sell tote bags that day.  We will move the next EH! meeting to Sunday, April 22nd.</div> <div> ACTION: Eric offered to contact Jim McHardy to confirm that EH!, as an event sponsor, can sell bags that day.  If we need to pay for a booth, Eric and `Mieke will decide.</div> <bR> <div> OEN Event on April 13, 14 in Hamilton: Keynote speaker is Brian Charlton, former Minister of Energy.</div> <div> ACTION: Eric will canvas our email list for members interested in attending.</div> <div> Moved by Mieke Foster seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <div> That, if we find a member who wants to go to the OEN Spring EcoGathering, EH! will subsidize the attendance up to $100.</div> <div> CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> Letter to the Frost Centre Institute: Margaret finished the letter to the FCI and Heather edited it.</div> <div> ACTION: Margaret will send it out this week, together with a copy of each of the past Envirobooks.</div> <bR> <div> Attendance at municipal council meetings:</div> <div> ACTION: Heather will call the five municipal offices and ask to have their agendas sent to <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:info@environmenthaliburton.ca" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:info@environmenthaliburton.ca"><U>info@environmenthaliburton.ca</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> EBR monitoring: The website has been changed and it appears that people can now be put on a Watch List.</div> <div> ACTION: Eric will look in to this a bit further.</div> <bR> <div> 5.  <B>   UP-DATES:</B></div> <div> <B>EODP intern:</B> Megan has been busy working on the Public Service Announcements appearing in the Highland Weekender and advertising for the Envirobook.  We can go after the Capacity Building funding (this is primarily for office and space), but renewal of the program hasn't been announced yet.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Envirobook:</B> A draft copy of the Envirobook was passed around.  There has been good response on the advertising.  There will be reverse printing.  On the EH! page delete the sidebar and add information about our email address.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Green House Gas Project with U-Links students</B>: Both projects are on schedule, on time and will be part of the Celebration of Research on March 24th.  The attitudes project has gone well with the Stewardship Council assisting by sending the survey to cottagers' associations but without a return by date.  Project on planning is also going well.  The students' supervisor will attend on 24th.  The students sent the survey to all the politicians but no one responded.  `Mieke won't be able to attend on the 24th but would like to have Michael Lord's presentation videotaped/recorded. </div> <div> ACTION: Eric will contact U-Links re: recording.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Graham/Miller Appeal to OMB/ Lochlin esker:</B> The environment lost; the quarry operator won.  Next steps: we will have an opportunity to make requests at the site plan stage.  An article on OMB and cottage country is planned for Cottage Life magazine.  Heather was interviewed.  What was accomplished?  A PSW and an ANSI.</div> <div> ACTION: Heather offered to write a letter to the Editor of the Times.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Bark Lake quarry / asphalt plant / water taking application:</B> They have hired a lawyer and she is looking for a hook to get them into court.  The water-taking application: Heather attended at the site at the invitation of the Irondale group.  The hydrologist admitted that he had made a mistake in calculating the volume needed each day.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Aggregates Committee / Gravel Watch Ontario / U-Links project </B></div> <div> Agenda of the Committee of the Whole, Minden Hills Council meeting on March 8: Application for Consent was made by Beamish.</div> <div> ACTION: Carolynn will ask for more information at the municipal office.</div> <bR> <div> <B>On the EBR website:</B> Delta Pinestone has applied to take water for the golf course.  The problem is that herbicides pollute the water that they use.  Heather referred to a study done by Muskoka on the impact of golf courses on ground water quality.</div> <div> ACTION: Heather will look for the study.</div> <bR> <div> <B>U-Links Aggregates Project:</B> Malcolm is the EH! link.</div> <div> Margaret made copies of relevant articles from the scrapbooks for the students</div> <div> Moved by Carolynn and seconded by Mieke</div> <div> That we reimburse Margaret for the costs of photocopying articles related to aggregates.</div> <div>                                              CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> <B>Re-use bag project: </B>We can use the list of events that we prepared in December to decide where to sell the bags.  The price is $3.00 a bag, or 2 for $5. We'll go to the Home Show (Heather), Trash and Treasures, Canada Day, Art in the Park</div> <bR> <div> <B>Website: </B>Eric reported that he's added a weblog to the website.</div> <div> <B>ACTION</B><B>:</B> Eric will advise the Official EH! e-list of this addition.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Official plans and By-laws Dysart et al: Wind turbines.</B> There was a meeting on March 5. All of the public comment was in opposition to the proposed change to the by-law concerning wind turbines.  The proposed definition is over-inclusive.  The restrictions would prevent all turbines on lots smaller than 5.5 acres, less than 1000 feet from a lake, or 500 feet from a side lot line.</div> <bR> <div> 6. <B>Membership Report</B></div> <div> `Mieke plans to send out a reminder that 2007 memberships are due.</div> <bR> <div> <B>7. All Other Business</B></div> <div> <B>Archives: </B>Margaret reported that, if we want, Kate Hall of U-Links, has suggested that Megan could scan all the 13 scrapbooks and store them on a CD.  What program are they scanning with? The pages will be graphics, so an index would be desirable. </div> <div> ACTION: Stephen Foster will call Kate to confirm that photocopying is feasible</div> <bR> <div> Margret: Halton's 7th Annual Eco Festival is on March 31 and April 1.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Vegetarian Directory 2007 by Toronto Vegetarian Association</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Visual Guide to Detecting Emerald Ash Borer Damage. by the MNR</div> <bR> <div> Mieke: There are additional expenses related to updating the display board 18, 2006</div> <div> Moved by Margaret and seconded by Eric</div> <div> That Mieke be reimbursed for expenses related to the Display Board</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">`Mieke went to the Kortright Centre for Conservation in Woodbridge on February 17, put up the Display and handed out brochures.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">She attended the workshop on wetlands including Building a Pond.  She showed us a booklet, Working Around Wetlands by Environment Canada</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">With reference to S.E.A.L.'s Environmental Report Card, York Region did a similar one, State of the Environment Report 2005.  There is a 1997 Environment Report for Haliburton County but for land only.  Stephen has a copy</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">NOTE: Put Environmental Report Card in the Parking Lot.  An idea: next year's Envirobook?  People who can't work with Environment Haliburton formally may be willing to work with us on such a project.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">`Mieke communicated with Trails and Tours regarding the idea of picking up litter during the annual Hike Haliburton Festival</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">`Mieke showed the TDSB Waste Minimization Guide - redesigned.</div> <bR> <div> Heather: There's a Sustainable Living Symposium 2007 in Belleville on March 31.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Source Water Protection workshop was well done (organized by FOCA).  However, the process is awful.  The public has to an enormous amount of work to do.  The process has no transparency.  One committee has 18 members consisting of 6 councillors, an NGO and the public.  They are to protect the Trent Watershed.  Watershed Characterization reports are being prepared and then, a Source Water Protection Plan will be produced. That would then go to municipalities to go into the Official Plans.  A plan for the Canadian Shield will be difficult because the flow of water is unpredictable.  Digital Elevation Models (DEM) have been improved. </div> <bR> <div> 8.     Next meeting: Sunday, April 22.  Location to be determined and followed by a litter pick-up surrounding Sir Sandford Fleming College</div> <bR> <div> 9.     Adjournment: Moved by Margaret and seconded by Mieke.</div> <div> CARRIED.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALIBURTON!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>MINUTES of the MEETING of the</B></div> <div> <B>BOARD OF DIRECTORS</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="february_10_2007"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>February 10, 2007</B></div> <div> <B>Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:</div> <div> Eric Lilius (Vice-President), Carolynn Coburn (Treasurer), Mieke Foster (Membership Coordinator), Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <bR> <div> REGRETS:      Heather Ross (Past President)</div> <bR> <div> MEMBER PRESENT:     Stephen Foster </div> <bR> <div> 1.     Welcome – Eric Lilius welcomed all at 10:15 am</div> <bR> <div> 2.     Approval of the agenda: </div> <div> Additions: Under Any Other Business: Lake Trout meeting on February 24; Report on York University research on environmental governance; Waste Management Conference</div> <bR> <div> Moved by Mieke Foster and seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <div> That the Agenda, with the additions, be approved. </div> <div> CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> 3.     Approval of the January 20, 2007 Minutes</div> <div> Deferred to the next meeting.</div> <bR> <div> 4.     Business arising: </div> <div> a. Laurel McDowell: Carolynn will follow up with Laurel regarding the article she offered to contribute to the envirobook </div> <bR> <div> b. Insurance  privacy, Access to Information: Carolynn will speak to Jim Blake regarding the possibility of HCDC conducting workshops on these topics</div> <bR> <div> c. Incinerator feasibility study prepared for the County: (Aside: It was reported that the County Environment and Planning Advisory Committee has been abandoned.)  The study indicated that an incinerator was not feasible for Haliburton County. The report focussed on recycling, re-use and composting.  The recycling centre for the whole County will be the landfill site in Haliburton Village.  Mixed waste composting is another method. Source separated is better.  Durham Region is planning a regional incinerator, but they will require recyclables to be removed up front, and the residue will be returned to the partners in proportion to the contributions.</div> <bR> <div> Mieke attended a conference, ‘Process and Technology Innovations for Effective Waste Management’. Emissions are managed and as much energy as possible is recovered. Another option: residue is converted to fuel pellets. All the construction waste here should be sorted when it is delivered to the landfill. A presenter from Environment Canada claimed that the value of recyclables in landfills now is one billion dollars. Brampton and County of Wellington are excellent models.  www.wellington.ca</div> <bR> <div> d. Opening of Straw Bale Building at Kinark  Eric will check with Heather, or Jim McHardy to confirm the date.</div> <bR> <div> e. Ontario Environment Network event on April 13 & 14: Eric will send url to EH Board</div> <bR> <div> f. Membership list update: Mieke updated the list. Clarification: people who are members may get either offical notifications only (O) or all EH group communication (A). Eric has an EH list that is a longer list than the membership list. Eric will confirm that all paid up members receive emails as they have indicated. </div> <bR> <div> g. Letter to Frost Centre Institute – Margaret and Heather will complete and send and include samples of the Envirobook.</div> <bR> <div> h. Attendance at the municipal council meetings: It was agreed that it would be a good idea if we attended municipal council meetings. However, no one was able to commit to regular attendance. The question arose: does a public body have an obligation to publish an agenda?  What is their legal obligation?  Eric will ask for agendas from the five municipal bodies. Margaret will monitor the municipal websites for environmentally related topics.</div> <bR> <div> 5.   Brief Updates:</div> <div> a. EODP Intern – Megan Merriam has been working on Public Service Announcements for each month of the year. The first one has been published in the Communicator. </div> <bR> <div> b. Envirobook 2007 – The joint committee (EH! and HCSC) has chosen Andrea Hillo to do the layout and design. Megan Merriam is assisting with soliciting advertising. Chris Hislop is the intern at the Stewardship Council assisting Nicole Tuyten.  </div> <bR> <div> c. Green House Gas Project –Four Trent students are working on this. Four presented to County Council and were well received.. They also did a field survey at two events: the ice racing and the dog racing.  Questionnaires were circulated. A draft letter was being sent to cottagers association – with the questionnaire.</div> <bR> <div> d. Graham/Miller Appeal to OMB -  OMB decision is pending . We will ask Heather if she be reimbursed for her contribution to the costs of supporting the municipality.</div> <bR> <div> e. Bark Lake quarry/ asphalt plant/ water taking application…Highlands East Council voted in favour of a temporary plant, reversing the decision of the last Council. There is a water taking application for a daily taking of a very large volume of water. There are online petitions, and petitions on the Echo and the Times, websites, and an editorial re: the behaviour of Highlands East Council on the topic. The Reeve ran for election saying he was opposed to the quarry, but then he voted in favour of it.  Yesterday, Malcolm found a regulation re: hot mix asphalt facilities.</div> <bR> <div> f. Aggregates Committee/ GWO: Malcolm Morris reported that two students are involved: Emily Anne Davis, and Kristy MacMillan. They’re a little behind on their schedule. They are looking at the environmental impacts of the aggregate industry. They want to approach the MNR, and contact Miller or Beamish (a large company), and a small company. They also want a focus group. </div> <div> ACTION: Eric will forward Brent Wootton’s letter to the MOE re: the condition of the Bark Lake quarry. </div> <bR> <div> Aside: There will be a meeting on Jan 28th to explain the effect of the Aggregate Resources Act, which will apply to gravel pits in Haliburton County. </div> <bR> <div> The Aggregates Committee believes EH! needs a higher profile. However, there is a shortage of people to spend time to work on this. Dave Bathe has offered to contact George Farrell and ask if he would write an article in the Communicator about EH!. EH! members should attempt to attend Cottagers AGMs. Dave Bathe offered to make a powerpoint which could be used by whoever was going to such meetings. Mieke observed that some associations meet outside, so we would also need a low-tech version of a pitch. </div> <div> ACTION: Carolynn will look for list of attendees from the Aggregates Workshop..</div> <div> ACTION: Eric and Carolynn will look for a clear plastic folder with about 50 clippings, all about Aggregates, which was prepared for the Aggregates workshop.</div> <bR> <div> Malcolm is EH!’s contact with Gravel Watch Ontario.   </div> <div> Margaret Dobrzensky is liaison with the Environmental Commissioner. Margaret is checking the EBR routinely. </div> <bR> <div> Discussion: It would be nice to have an index/database of the clippings in the scrapbooks.</div> <div> Stephen Foster offered to select headings for a database.</div> <bR> <div> g. Re-use bag project: Carolynn reported that Sennit has suggested a second product to go with the re-use bags: log carriers. They would also be useful in the garden. Tough and versatile. Suggestion: a picture of Eric using the carrier – for promotion. It was decided that we would order 100 carriers. Send around the events list for board members to consider when they could attend community events to sell.</div> <bR> <div> 6.   Membership Report: </div> <div> Mieke asked: At what point do we stop enquiring whether people want to renew their memberships?  We should put an invitation to join EH!, or make a donation to EH! in the Envirobook. </div> <bR> <div> 7.   All Other Business</div> <div> Haliburton Lake Trout meeting on Feb 24:  looking at the lake trout lakes. Eight lakes have been studied. The meeting is at the Haliburton Legion.  Presentation will include the 10- year history and the latest research. This is relevant to the coalition for equitable water flow. </div> <div> York U. Research on Environmental Governance: what does it mean? An email came asking for a response to a questionnaire. Stephen Foster offered to participate on behalf of EH!. How did they find us? A web search. It is an emerging subject. This is university level research by a professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York. Forty groups are to be interviewed. Peter Mulvihill. prm@yorku.ca  </div> <div> How do we approach environmentalism? A new take on the issue? A series of questions? Stephen gave the interviewer four pages of notes… pushing the boundaries… a normal governing process isn’t working so now what?…analogy of hockey… NHL… OHL… house leagues… no framework. </div> <div> Waste Management Conference – zero waste philosophy. What can we do to produce no waste in the first place? We have to change the way we make things. TDSB (Toronto District School Board) is participating in Extended Producer Responsibility… so TDSB will partner with RCO (Re-cycling Council of Ontario) to ensure that whoever provides the fluorescent lights will take them back.  They did a pilot where the manufacturer pays. In the next RFP, there will have built in a term that they have to take the used ones back.  And the supplier has an obligation to return them to fluorescent lamp recyclers… has an audit, keeps track of amount of materials returned, and recovered. </div> <bR> <div> Miscellany:</div> <div> Book called Eating Oil: Food Supply in a Changing Climate</div> <div> Next Saturday… Kortwright Centre: Annual Stewardship Forum – free. Mieke plans to go. Margaret may go too. </div> <div> In Metro newspaper (the subway newspaper in Toronto) an article about dogsledding by night</div> <div> Solid Waste & Recycling – articles can go on the website</div> <div> American Energy: The Renewable Path to Energy Security. By the Worldwatch Institute.</div> <div> IPCC recent report… Summary can be downloaded… onto the EH website.</div> <div> 2007: The environment’s time – an Editorial from The Toronto Star on January 4, 2007 </div> <div> To improve communications: if we get more members. As we communicate with one another, what about a bulletin board/ yahoo group. We have that capacity now. </div> <div> ACTION: Eric will send out a memo explaining how the yahoo group works.</div> <bR> <div> 8. Next meeting:   </div> <bR> <div> March 17, 2007, Sir Sandford Fleming College</div> <bR> <div> 9. Adjournment: </div> <div>     Moved by Margaret and seconded by ‘Mieke</div> <div> That the meeting be adjourned. </div> <div> CARRIED</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALIBURTON BOARD MEETING</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="january_20_2007"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>January 20, 2007</B></div> <div> <B>Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <bR> <div> BOARD MEMEBRS PRESENT:</div> <div> Margaret Dobrzensky, Carolynn Coburn (Treasurer), Mieke Foster (Membership Coordinator), Eric Lillius (Vice-President), Heather Ross (Past President)</div> <bR> <div> MEMEBERS PRESENT:</div> <div> David Bathe, Stephen Foster, Malcolm Morris</div> <bR> <div> GUESTS:</div> <div> Laurel McDowell, Meghan Merriam</div> <bR> <div> 1.     CALL TO ORDER:</div> <div> Eric Lillius called the meeting to order at approximately 10:10 a.m. Mieke Foster agreed to take minutes.  Eric welcomed guests Laurel McDowell who teachers Environmental History at the University of Toronto and Meghan Merriam, Environment Haliburton intern.</div> <bR> <div> 2.     ADOPTION OF AGENDA:</div> <div> Moved by Carolynn Coburn, seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <div> That the Agenda be adopted with the addition of the following items: participation in the April 27 event at Kinark, discussion concerning construction of an incinerator, information on the Spring Ontario Environment Network meeting, correspondence and a presentation by Laurel McDowell on the need to establish an alternative energy organization in Haliburton.</div> <div> CARRIED</div> <bR> <div> 3.     APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 9, 2006 MINUTES</div> <div> Moved by Carolynn Coburn, seconded by Mieke Foster</div> <div> That the Meeting of the Board of Directors on December 9, 2006 be approved with the following amendment: item 5.6 Septic Reinspection Workshop has been postponed to the fall of 2007 or spring of 2008; item 5.9 Re-Used Bag Project to be corrected to read Reuse Bag Project and in Action Items Heather is not on the EnviroBook Committee.</div> <bR> <div> 4.     2007 BUDGET</div> <div> Carolynn Coburn provided an oral report on anticipated income and expenses including memberships, Trash and Treasures, money to be used for the Reuse Bag Project, the EnviroBook, the Septic Reinspection Workshop, outstanding monies for the bag project, insurance for the Board of Directors, Website name, membership in other environmental organizations, photocopying and special projects such as consulting work done by Paul Heaven, a Community Capacity workshop.  An office and office staff would be desirable but someone would be required to monitor the staff person and supervise projects.</div> <bR> <div> 4.1     Mieke Foster provided an update on 2006 memberships.  There are 31 paid memberships.  Carolynn Coburn provided three additional forms including one new membership.</div> <bR> <div> 4.2      Margaret Dobrzensky broached the possibility of selling the EnviroBook to obtain additional funds.  Carolynn Coburn indicated that due to increased costs, 12,000 not 16,000 copies would be printed.</div> <bR> <div> 4.3 Presentation by Laurel McDowell: Through her work Laurel is aware of Climate Change.  She has read several books about the future and seen the Al Gore documentary.  These and other events have led to her being here today.  Is there a local energy committee?  She first heard about us through Cathy and the work we did regarding the asphalt plant.  She is teaching her students about the 70s, environment policies and the lack of political will.  A lot needs to happen very quickly by government and also at the local level re education work and action component.  Various initiatives.  EH! And knows linkages.  Re Stewardship council and a replanting process.  Re placing the trees that were lost in summer.  Also so much building going on – a connection with builders and saving energy – sustainable building and construction.  Sierra Club and checklist from their Web site.  What can individuals do at home and at work?  There is a disconnect.  Governments are responding now.  People do not understand what is really happening.  People need to get organized and do something.  Can LM help in anyway?  Writing and environmental history of Canada – need for a textbook based on Canadian experience.  May help students but not people in Haliburton and Toronto.  Impressed with EH! Work.  Re Canada’s strategy is so old style – lack of support for wind and solar.  Europe and Japan are doings o much more.  Americans are even making progress.  Public needs to be engaged as politicians do not get the picture.  Looking for an outreach possibility.  An energy committee for EH and connection with community.  Need an educational strategy.  Local paper?  In small bits and pieces.  The future will impact on our own families.  Reason why she wrote letter to paper.  Can not preach.  Need to get business involved.  Everyone needs to take responsibility.  Re economy is very prosperous and addicted to fossil fuels.  It will implode.  How to get the message across to people.  Small things.  People are at different stages and may be doing things on their own.  Issue with cars and their emissions.  Consumers have not put pressure on manufacturers.  I.e. trucks that are hybrid.  Only so much that one person can do.  Wants to see more action on the ground.  Media, i.e. CBC talks about disagreements but scientists do not disagree.  Computer models have erred on conservatism.  Glaciers re melting much faster.  Re class lectures – re knowledge is power.  She explains how it happens – how to create a sustainable future.  EH! To give feedback</div> <div> MF and CACE and Workshop on Climate Change September 1999.</div> <bR> <div> CC – changes are difficult when me-me is first and consumerism.</div> <div> Re poor do not use resources – more minimalists</div> <div> EL – re Meghan and service announcements on radio, re EnviroBook is looking at the future.  Our agenda speaks to what Laurel is talking about.  Eric and weather in Germany and no snow and hurricane winds.  Re Churchill port sold.  People can use global warming to their advantage.</div> <div> LD to think of one thing to i.e. enviro-minutes.  Working on it.</div> <div> HR – re organized replanting – re Stewardship Council and reduced prices for replanting.  MD Trees Ontario and will replant as it was years ago.  Haliburton vs Stanley Park.  Will be a lot of new growth because understory is now opened.  Will happen naturally.  Replanting is VERY difficult to do.  Eric’s daughters have planted.  EL and past tipping point.  </div> <bR> <div> 5.     BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:</div> <div> a.     EODP Intern</div> <div> Megan Merriam provided an update on her projects.  She is preparing Public Service Announcements based on the calendar prepared by York University students.  She added no smoking to January events and will look for help from the KDHU.  She is targeting secondary students and has contacted the local newspapers: Courier, Communicator, Echo, Times, etc.  Axis Pharmacy is sponsoring a stop smoking program.  She is now working on World Wetlands Day.  There is a lot of information on wetlands and she needs input on the focus and direction of the announcements: bogs, fens, or draining wetlands?  Heather Ross recommended that Megan speak with Paul Heaven and focus on why it is so important to save wetlands.  The biggest concern is local filling in of wetlands for development.  Several years ago as an EH! Initiative, Steve Galea spoke to students about the importance of wetlands.  People need to know the effects and impacts of changes to wetlands such as clean water and flood control.  There is a lot of information and Megan asked for clarification on timing of the articles for EH!  Different pieces will be used in different weeks and possibly for bookmarks.</div> <bR> <div> b.     EnviroBook</div> <div> Carolynn Coburn received a quote from Janice but expects to be going with Andrea Hilo.  She met with Andrea who has good ideas and suggested shorter punchier articles.  People are more apt to read one page than two.  Carolynn discussed the EnviroBook budget.  We anticipate $4000 from ads.  There has already been some feedback from various advertizers which Megan will pursue.  Andrea has prepared a list and a pitch with a fax.  Advertizers are by invitation only.  Municipalities will be approached.  Mieke made reference to Waste Diversion Ontario funding that has not been used by two of the four municipalities.  The funding could be used for an ad in the EnviroBook.  Additional advertizing possibilities include green resources from the Stewardship Council, Green Tours, the list of displays from the Envirofair.  Bookmarks were done when the West Nile virus was an issue.  It is important that the EnviroBook include information about EH!, various environmental issues and how to become a member.</div> <div> David remarked that the word EH! by itself is confusing and that the whole name should be included in our advertizing.</div> <bR> <div> c.     U-Links Green House Gas Project</div> <div> HR and ghg and garbage and also and attitudes project.  Beginning to work on it now.  Students are working well.  5-6 students working on it.  Want clippings for community planning.  MD to heather at U-Links office.  Not removed from office.  Re values questions – for secondary students part of project.  Re student attitudes towards climate change. 3rd request – USA communities are doing research work.  Other communities doing similar projects.  March celebration of Research March 24to focus on energy and to move it forward.  U-links gravel project was picked up.  Council and presentation was well received.  People want to know what they can do.  Re small steps and values and attitudes survey.  Issue with idling trucks.  MM re councilor and support.  Field component – going out and talking to member of public – permanent and seasonals.  To go to business as well.  To get people to wake up.  A new draft of survey.</div> <bR> <div> d.     Aggregates</div> <div> i.     Miller Appeal to OMB</div> <bR> <div> Heather Ross predicted that the appeal would go to the OMB.  Three people were present who were against the proposal and they need to have written material.  The proponents know about what was presented.  Now businesses will sue you if you object!  Paul and Heather could possibly be sued for objecting.  The rezoning will be approved.  The site is now a PSW and a candidate ANSI.  Miller also needs a license from the MNR.  They are angry with the destruction of the wetland.  It is now going through OMB hearings.  There should be a reference to it in the EnviroBook.  The  municipality did not support itself.  </div> <bR> <div> ii.     Bark Lake</div> <div>  – on Crown land.  MNR has indicated NO – full opposition.  Letter to Ramsey.  Told MNR to get local support from municipalities.  Re MNR and no approval unless community support by resolution.  Beamish went to Highlands East.  A raucous meeting.  Issues with permanent and temporary.  County approved it per se.  County does not put out agenda in advance.  Support on economic benefits.  Sent letter – to show that economic benefits will outweigh the harm and ??  ? re developer at Bark Lake – does he want the asphalt plant there?  What is their position?  LM survey done in her area and types of jobs that would benefit the community.  Bark lake and Paul Heaven – friend of Environmental defense fund and may send to on to see if someone big can get involved.  May have to go after MNR and lack of an environmental assessment.  Precedent setting re an asphalt plant on Crown land.</div> <div> iii.     Gravel Watch</div> <div>  – need to set up a meeting – On Jan 28 in Guelph.  U-Links student – wanted to carry on with phase 2 of Adam’s project.  To see how it will work out.  Jan 28 at 9:30 at Margaret’s home.</div> <bR> <div> e.     Reuse bags.</div> <div> Carolynn Coburn showed two sample log carriers to be sold in addition to the reusable bags.  Fifty will be ordered and will be sold at $3.00 each or two for $5.00.  All of the log carriers and the bags are to be sewn by the end of June.  We will try to sell as many as possible at Trash and Treasures.  There may be other locations where they can also be sold such as at hockey games or Stanhope Heritage Days.  M</div> <div> Action Item: Megan to prepare a list of events where the bags can be sold</div> <bR> <div> f.     Insurance, Privacy and Freedom of Information Session</div> <div>  etc.  HCDC – re fund-raising workshop.  HCDC to do with HR – Feb 17 Ken Wyman.  $40 and 15 for food – 9-4:30.  Send two people as fundraising is a lonely job.  EHI to meet on February 10 and not 17th.</div> <bR> <div> g.     Frost Centre</div> <div> Eric Lillius reported on the Friends of the Frost AGM held recently.  The Friends plan to continue with a focus on environmental education.  Barrie Martin and Trish Manning are on a working committee.  They exist at pleasure of the MNR.  By the end of May they need to decide on a future direction.  EH! should continue to keep an eye on events at Frost Centre.  Notices have been sent out looking for summer camp concillors and other necessary staff.  A contract has not yet been signed.</div> <bR> <div> h.     New Business</div> <div> HR – incinerator study – County – a feasibility study, contract out in October.  As an alternative to waste disposable – re County of Haliburton on Web site</div> <div> Kinark and new building opening – to lend name.  On Earth Day.  Chris Magwood.  An environmental speaker – possibly from Green Building group – a LEED speaker.</div> <div> OEN event – April 13-14 in Hamilton</div> <div> Environmental Research project – HR did do the interview and has copy of interview on CD.</div> <div> EL has been recording information from CBC on CDs on environmental topics</div> <bR> <div> 6.     ACTION ITEMS:</div> <div> 6.1.     Mieke Foster: will provide information on the connection between recycling and Green House Gases.  The membership list and the membership form has been updated and will be sent to Eric Lillius.</div> <div> 6.2.     Margaret Dobrzensky has followed up with draft letter to Al, is monitoring EBR and clippings on Weekly basis.  There is a lot of water taking and air emissions .  She will report to us regularly, but has an issue with using her computer at work.  Eric also checks the EBR.  Margaret has also checked on council meetings.  She noted that development is happening and that there is a need for senior’s housing.</div> <div> 6.3.     Carolynn Coburn has completed all items but has decided not to use Andy for the announcements.</div> <div> 6.4.     Eric Lillius has not found alternate meeting space.  Board meeting notes need to be posted on the Website.  Pictures will be better in the spring.</div> <div> 6.5.     Heather Ross has followed up and received an appreciation letter from Kal.</div> <bR> <div> 7. NEXT MEETING: February 10, 2007, Sir Sandford Fleming College</div> <bR> <div> NEW BUSINESS – Continued:</div> <bR> <div> a)     Funding for Advocacy: Heather Ross supported our advocacy but there needs to be amore substantial reason for our involvement than NIMBY.  EH! will support advocacy on behalf of associations or groups, but they must take the lead.  Most costs have been related to Paul Heaven’s reports regarding the Lochlin Esker/gravel pits</div> <div> b)      Posting of Minutes: They will all need to be reviewed prior to posting</div> <div> c)     Monitoring township meetings: Someone needs to follow-up.</div> <div> d)     Meghan offered to look at the Official Plans but was not aware that EH! had been monitoring their development.</div> <div> e)     Mail: OEN various flyers, Canadian Health Networks, Sustainability Networks, Toyoto Scholarship, Organics Conference in Guelph, Lights Out Toronto, Environmental Health</div> <div> f)     Margaret Dobrzensky has a copy of the Environmental Commissioner’s report, publications on working forests and woodlots, the movement of the emerald ash borer, EcoNote on new aggregate extension – map under resources act, public consultation for site consultation</div> <div> g)     Mieke Foster noted that she has not been re-embursed for expenses related to preparing the EH! display boards.  Moved by Carolynn Coburn, seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky that Mieke Foster be re-imbursed for her expenses to a maximum of $50.00</div> <div> h)     Laurel McDowell feels that the EnviroBook should be used to help people think differently possibly by having sidebars with a list of 10 items to get people to think about changes, similar to the Sierra Club or Environment North ideas.  The suggestions need to be localized and show linkages to action sand effects.  Haliburton could be billed as the greenest county in Ontario which could draw tourists.  There will be a new building near the hospital.  It would be wonderful if it could be built sustainably according to LEED principles</div> <div> i)     There is a need to monitor budget announcements as money may be put aside for alternative energy.</div> <div> j)     The Gaia Centre had a workshop on green building/business.  There is a new place on Green Lake Road</div> <div> k)     Laurel McDowell is our first 2007 member</div> <div> l)     Don Wright has had a heart attack</div> <bR> <div> 7.     ADJOURNMENT:</div> <div> By common consent the meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m. to allow members to attend an inaugural environmental meeting in Bracebridge</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALIBURTON BOARD MEETING</B></div> <div> <B>AND ANNUAL PLANNING MEETING</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="december_9_2006"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>December 9, 2006</B></div> <div> <B>Cranberry Pines</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Margaret Dobrzensky, Carolynn Coburn (Treasurer), Mieke Foster (Membership Coordinator), Gerry Hunnius, Valerie Hunnius (Secretary), Eric Lilius (Vice-President), Heather Ross (Past President)</div> <bR> <div> <B>MEMBER PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Stephen Foster</div> <bR> <div> 1.     <B>CALL TO ORDER</B></div> <div> Eric Lilius welcomed members and called the meeting to order at approximately 10:15 am.  Margaret Dobrzensky agreed to be the time-keeper.</div> <bR> <div> 2.     <B>ADOPTION OF AGENDA</B></div> <div> Moved by Gerry Hunnius, seconded by Mieke Foster</div> <div>           <B>That the Agenda be adopted with the addition of the following items: format of EH Board meetings, alert from OEN regarding Ontario Clean Air Alliance letter-writing campaign to support green power, Water Guardians, and a request for EH participation with a new environmental group in Bracebridge.</B></div> <div> <B>                                                   CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 3.     <B>APPROVAL OF MINUTES</B></div> <div> Moved by Carolynn Coburn, seconded by Mieke Foster</div> <div>           <B>That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors on October 21, 2006 be approved with the following amendment: the report under item 7.5 “Friends of the Nahanni” was given by Margaret Dobrzensky, not Mieke Foster.</B></div> <div> <B>                                                  CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 4.     <B>BUSINESS ARISING</B></div> <div> 4.1     <B><U>Inclusion of Liabilities in the Quarterly Financial Report</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported that she has asked David Bathe to include liabilities in future quarterly statements and he has agreed.  She also noted an increase in membership renewals.  As at the end of November our balance stands at $300.87, with insurance paid up.</div> <bR> <div> 4.2     <B><U>Insurance, Privacy and Freedom of Information Session</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported that she has sent an e-mail to Jim Blake suggesting that HCDC consider holding such a session for NGOs in Haliburton County but has not yet received a response.</div> <bR> <div> 4.3     <B><U>Ontario Environmental Network Annual Meeting</U></B></div> <div> It was confirmed that no one had been able to attend the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> 5.     <B>UPDATES</B></div> <div> 5.1     <B><U>EODP Intern</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported that neither the first choice nor the second choice candidate accepted the offer, and that the position has been advertised again.  Deadline for application is Monday, December 11.  Valerie Hunnius requested that a copy of the ad be sent to her digitally so that she can forward it to a prospective applicant.  Eric Lilius agreed to forward the notice.</div> <bR> <div> 5.2     <B><U>U-Links Project on Greenhouse Gases</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross reported that she has met with the four students undertaking this project.  The focus of the project will be Community Planning and Attitudes.  The students have requested that Heather arrange for a meeting with County Council in January.  Heather hopes that greenhouse gas reduction might relate to County’s interest in reducing waste.  Mieke Foster indicated she has a couple of interesting documents on greenhouse gas and waste.  She will source these documents and provide the references to Heather to forward to the students.</div> <bR> <div> 5.3     <B><U>Graham Miller Appeal to the OMB</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross reported that she, Gus Janca, Paul Heaven and Don Wright had met yesterday to review next steps.  Responsibilities were allocated between Heather and Gus to prepare submissions in relation to specific issues for the hearing.   Irving Green has withdrawn as a party to the hearing, but remains active and interested to work with the two current partners - EH and Gus.  .  She confirmed that the list of issues prepared by EH was provided to the municipality (every Councillor as well as Council was provided with a copy). The proponent has provided two reports, one environmental and one technical, and these have been peer-reviewed on behalf of the municipality by Beacon Environmental.  Gus picked up a copy of the peer review which points out deficiencies in the environmental report and concludes that only minor remedies are needed.  Paul Heaven has also reviewed the two reports and he notes the same deficiencies but reaches a different conclusion as to their amelioration to remedy.  Gerry Hunnius advised the Board that he had handed a letter to Ray Bonenberg, Regional Director, Southern Region of the MNR in October requesting that the MNR give priority to determining whether or not the esker site is a candidate to become an ANSI (Area of Natural and Scientific Interest).  A positive letter, indicating that Phil Kor is working on this, and that they are aware of the date of the OMB hearing, has been received.  Copies were provided to Heather for herself and Paul Heaven.  Heather indicated that Paul is in regular communication with Phil Kor of the MNR.</div> <bR> <div> There was some discussion as to whether or not EH should submit suggestions for resolving the conflict in our presentation to the OMB.  It was agreed that it would be more appropriate to rely on lobbying Council to encourage them to mount a vigorous defence at the OMB.</div> <bR> <div> 5.4     <B><U>Bark Lake Quarry</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross reported there was an application posted on the EBR for increased water-taking by the proponents for use in washing aggregate.  She requested and obtained Board approval to send a letter (which was circulated to Board members in draft form last week) to the Ministry outlining EH’s position on this matter.</div> <bR> <div> 5.5     <B><U>Aggregates Committee / Gravel Watch Ontario</U></B></div> <div> The committee has not met and it was agreed that Carolynn will contact Malcolm Morris and David Bathe to see when it might be possible to set up a meeting.</div> <bR> <div> 5.6     <B><U>Septic Reinspection Workshop</U></B></div> <div> Gerry Hunnius reported on his discussions with various individuals with respect to organizing the workshop.  He spoke to Sally Gillis who used to be FOCA President and was a very valuable member of the FOCA Environment Committee while he was Chair.  He indicated that Sally is so knowledgeable about septic systems that she is regularly referred to as “septic Sally”.  He noted she is a friend of the Executive Assistant to the Minister of the Environment.  He also spoke to Mel Plewes who is an environmental consultant but was once a senior employee with the MOE, who provided valuable suggestions with respect to the workshop.  He also spoke to John Birnbaum (former Executive Director of the Georgian Bay Association), Randy French, and Margaret Casey, who is a Councillor with the Lake of Bays.  The Township of the Lake of Bays, Huntsville and the Township of the Archipelago have all developed and implemented varying models of septic reinspection programs.</div> <bR> <div> Pivotal to Gerry’s recommendation is the conversation he had with Ray Hachigian, the Chief Building Inspector of the Township of the Archipelago, and with another employee, Ted Thompson.  The Archipelago model is interesting because it was the first, and the township developed a road show to showcase the model to other municipalities.  This road show has now been terminated.  Ray indicated to Gerry that if EH were to hold the “case study” workshop in June 2007, it is likely that we would have to reconvene the participants several months later to provide correct information in line with the new Clean Water Act which was passed on October 19, 2006.  The Act is comprehensive and will take months, if not years, to fully implement.  Undoubtedly there will be regulations issued under the Act to implement its various requirements.  One of the first priorities, during 2007, will be changes to the Ontario Building Code which will give municipalities greater planning authority.  The Act essentially provides authority to Conservation Authorities or other named authorities to protect source water, and provides the legal right for Conservation Authorities and/or municipalities to engage in monitoring and inspection activities and provides legal authority for access, and in fact, it makes risk management, including inspection, mandatory.  This is quite different from the regime of the past where municipalities had responsibility for waste management but no authority to enter private property for the purpose of inspection.  The models of the past few years are based on voluntary programs.  Under the Clean Water Act, a provincial committee will be named to oversee the development of regional implementation and to determine priority areas.  It is likely that Ray Hachigian will be appointed to this committee.  On the basis of this, it was Ray’s strong suggestion to Gerry that EH postpone the workshop until either the fall of 2006 or the spring of 2007 in order to allow for initial implementation measures and regulations under the Clean Water Act to be proclaimed.  If we postpone the workshop, Ray Hachigian indicated that he might be available as a speaker if we request his presence from his municipality.  On the basis of this, Gerry Hunnius recommended that EH postpone the Septic Reinspection Workshop until either the fall of 2006 or the spring of 2007 and that we orient the workshop to clarify the issue in relation to the requirements of the Clean Water Act as it is implemented.  He will try to determine by April, through contact with Victor Castro or another appropriate source at MOE, the time lines of various aspects of the legislation roll-out to see if it is possible to hold the workshop in the fall or if it will be necessary to hold it in the spring of 2007.</div> <bR> <div> The Board agreed to the postponement of the workshop based on this information, and Carolynn Coburn agreed to contact HCDC to see if we can reallocate the workshop money to the costs of Envirobook 4.  It was suggested by Heather that we should try to interest the municipalities, the County and the Conservation Authority to partner with us in some form in order to raise funds for the workshop or provide in-kind support.</div> <bR> <div> 5.7     <B><U>Children’s Water Festival</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross reported that the Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association will not be the lead organization in future Children’s Water Festivals and the search is on for a municipality or other organization to play this role next year.</div> <bR> <div> 5.8     <B><U>Envirobook 2007</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported that she, Nicole Tuyten, Heather Ross and Andy Hillo have met to plan Envirobook 4.  The theme under consideration is “Dreaming the Future of Haliburton Highlands” which is reminiscent of the Haliburton County Strategic Planning Process which took place 10 years ago.  Articles are being sought by the committee.  Quotes are being obtained from two individuals for the layout / design and/or printing /distribution of the Envirobook.  Finances are an issue since HCDC has provided funding for the first three Envirobooks and they want to see evidence that the project is self-sustaining.  It was agreed that we would reduce the quantity from 16,000 copies to 12,000 copies this year.  Carolynn reported that the committee has marginally raised the price of advertising and increased the space to nine pages for advertising.  It was suggested that someone on the Envirobook Committee approach a new Dysart Councillor by the name of Janice Parker, who is a patron of the arts, who may be amenable to contributing in-kind support through the use of her printing company.  It was also noted that the Envirobook gets a little “lost” in the huge volume of inserts that go out with the Victoria Day Weekend Haliburton Echo and Minden Times.  Nicole Tuyten will be meeting with David Zilstra to negotiate rates for distribution, and she will attempt to resolve this problem.</div> <bR> <div> 5.9     <B><U>Re-Used Bag Project</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported there has been no action with respect to these since our last meeting.  We have to date manufactured and distributed about 240 bags.  She offered to contact Sennitt and request the production of 500 more bags after Christmas.  Margaret Dobrzensky indicated she has some room to store the bags.  There was some discussion of the discrepancy between the cost of production and the selling price ($5 per bag to produce which is sold at $2).   It was suggested we raise the price of the bags to $3 per bag, or 2 bags for $5.</div> <bR> <div> 5.10     <B><U>Trent - Severn Waterway</U></B></div> <div> Stephen Foster reported that the private member’s bill introduced by M.P. Bruce Stanton to expand the terms of reference for the Trent Severn Waterway to include the entire Ontario waterway has been passed into law.   It now remains to be seen if Environment Minister Rona Ambrose will give priority to funding and implementing it.   The Trent Severn Waterway has already commenced work on its objectives.  A consultant has been hired and work is underway.  The Coalition for Equitable Waterflow, which consists of representatives from 37 reservoir lakes in Haliburton County saw the terms of reference of the study prior to its acceptance.  The Coalition has initiated a survey of the population in its area of representation and will be compiling results after December 20.  The Coalition will attempt to keep the pressure on Rona Ambrose to provide money and support for these studies.</div> <bR> <div> 6.     <B>MEMBERSHIP REPORT</B></div> <div> Mieke Foster reported that in response to 50 emails sent to members who had not renewed for 2006, she has received 14 memberships, 3 of which are new members.  Two people also paid their membership for 2007.  A donation of $30 was received from Ann Maher.  It was decided that Mieke should simply change the year on the membership application form from 2006 to 2007, and that we should continue to advertise monthly meetings at Sir Sandford Fleming College.  Mieke Foster agreed to provide the membership data base to Eric Lilius for inclusion on our email distribution list.  It was agreed that minutes should be sent to members by email once they are approved.  Valerie Hunnius indicated that she will work on designing a new brochure for EH following her return in April.</div> <bR> <div> 6.1     <B><U>Donation from Baptiste Lake Association</U></B></div> <div> The Baptiste Lake Association has donated $300 to EH to assist with costs associated with the protection of the Elephant Lake wetlands.  Heather Ross has drafted a letter of appreciation and the Board authorized that it be sent.</div> <bR> <div> 7.     <B>ALL OTHER BUSINESS</B></div> <div> 7.1     <B><U>Reimbursement of Expense - Scrap Books</U></B></div> <div> Moved by Carolynn Coburn, seconded by Eric Lilius</div> <div>           <B>That the Board authorize a reimbursement in the amount of $13.18 to Margaret Dobrzensky for expenses related to the purchase of scrap books and glue sticks.</B></div> <div> <B>                                                  CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 7.2     <B><U>Reopening of the Frost Centre</U></B></div> <div> The decision of the Ontario government to award a ten year lease to manage the Frost Centre to the FCI group was discussed.  Heather Ross proposed that EH write a letter congratulating Al Aubry and his partners Wayne Rose and Kyla Greenham on the award, and exploring ways in which EH and the Frost Centre might work together.  Margaret Dobrzensky agreed to write the letter, with assistance from Heather, and offered to speak to Al Aubry about the possibility of purchasing in bulk some copies of our Envirobook for their programs.</div> <div> 7.3     <B><U>Andy Hillo’s Project</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn noted that Andy has recorded wilderness sounds with a voice over.  It was suggested that this be used in conjunction with out Environmental Calendar sound bites for use on CANOE- FM.  It was noted that the Intern will be responsible for pulling some of this material together for use with the media.</div> <bR> <div> 7.4     <B><U>Letter Forwarded from OEN from the Ontario Clean Air Alliance</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross reported that we have received a request from the OEN to respond to the Clean Air Alliance letter-writing campaign to Premier Dalton McGuinty in response to the fact that the development of alternative energy sources such as wind power are being put on hold while the Bruce Nuclear Power Station is applying for a license to export power from the Ontario grid to the United States.  Valerie Hunnius agreed to draft a letter to Premier McGuinty on behalf of EH.</div> <bR> <div> 7.5     <B><U>Water Guardians</U></B></div> <div> Gerry Hunnius shared information he received from Mel Plewes about a new organization recently formed .  The mission of the Water Guardians is to work together as stewards for the long-term preservation, protection and improvement of water sources in Ontario.  Their goals are as follows:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500dc00000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="15" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     To collectively pursue equal and consistent source water protection for all watershed regions across Ontario</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500dc00000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="15" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     To work towards the timely implementation of source water protection and the adoption of preventative interim measures</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500dc00000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="15" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     To facilitate public participation and education in source protection initiatives</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500dc00000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="15" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     To provide a central repository of information</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500dc00000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="15" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     To promote the application of the precautionary principle to decision-making processes</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500dc00000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="15" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     To work towards the incorporation of strong conservation measures and water quantity protections</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500dc00000000.gif" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="15" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     To advance strong Great Lakes commitments and integration with Great Lakes agreements.</div> <div> Current members include the Federation of Ontario Cottagers Association (FOCA), the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA), Sierra Club of Canada and the Sierra Legal Defence Fund, the World Wildlife Fund Canada, Conservation Ontario, Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians and various local environment NGOs.</div> <bR> <div> It was proposed that EH consider becoming a member of Water Guardians and explore conditions and types of membership.  It was noted that it would be necessary to find one individual who would be prepared to commit to representing us, if we decide to join.  One suggestion was the possibility of Gus Janca following the conclusion of the Graham Miller / Minden Hills OMB process.  Valerie Hunnius agreed to send out the information about Water Guardians to the Board for review, and it was decided to postpone any decision to explore membership until all members have had an opportunity to review the material.</div> <bR> <div> 7.6     <B><U>Letter from Mary Heubi</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross reported she has received a request from Mary Heubi for EH participation in a meeting of a new environmental organization being formed in Bracebridge.  Heather has agreed to speak to the group but requested that some other Board members attend with her.  The meeting will take place on January 20 at 2:30 pm following the regularly scheduled EH Board meeting in Haliburton.  Carolynn Coburn, Eric Lilius and Margaret Dobrzensky indicated an interest in attending.  It was suggested that these individuals bring a “bag lunch”.</div> <bR> <div> 7.7     <B><U>Request from Windmill Advocate on Kenisis Lake</U></B></div> <div> Eric Lilius reported that the person involved will be proceeding to try to install a small windmill on a relative’s property on Kenisis Lake.  He has requested an opportunity to come and speak to EH about this at one of our future meetings.  It was agreed that EH should be focussing to some degree on alternative energy sources in the County, including impacts of outdoor furnaces.  Stephen Foster indicated that concerns are being expressed at the Economic Development Committee of Haliburton County regarding the potential impact of geothermal heat if systems are installed under lakes, since this could alter the temperature regime of local lakes.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> The Board recessed for lunch at 1 pm and reconvened at about 2 pm</div> <bR> <bR> <div> 8.     <B>PLANNING FOR 2007</B></div> <div> 8.1     <B><U>Meetings of the EH Board - Location and Participation</U></B></div> <div> It was noted that, despite the agreeable ambiance attending our in-home pot luck meetings of the Board, this format has discouraged the attendance of other EH members at our meetings, simply because they do not know where they are being held.  It was decided that, if we want to attract membership participation, EH should revert to regularly scheduled meetings at a known location.  Some reservations were expressed about Sir Sandford Fleming (noise, accoustics and general spartan quality) but it was decided we will commence meeting there again on the 3rd Saturday of every month if arrangements can be made and that we will also seek out other venues such as Point in Time, Trillium Lakeland School Board, the Adult Learning Centre in Victoria Street Public School, and U-Links.  Eric Lilius will make arrangements with Sir Sandford Fleming.</div> <bR> <div> It was decided to schedule meetings with a duration of 10 am to 1 pm for January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 12, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17 and the Planning Meeting on December 8.  From time to time, this schedule may be revised or meetings may be cancelled.  Eric Lilius agreed to notify all members of meetings one week prior to the meeting and confirm location.</div> <bR> <div> 8.2     <B><U>Pro-Tem Calendar of Events for 2007</U></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="587" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 88 WIDTH="94"><div> January</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="478"><div> Presentation to Minden Hills Council re: Lochlin and Presentation to County Council re: GHG U-Links Project</div> <div> Presentation to OMB Hearing on January 22, 2007</div> <div> Intern: Environmental Calendar and Envirobook and Funding Proposals to HCDC and EODP (or CED)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 35 WIDTH="94"><div> February</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="478"><div> Intern: Environmental Calendar and Envirobook and Funding Proposals to HCDC and EODP (or CED)  continues</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 53 WIDTH="94"><div> March</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="478"><div> Intern: Environmental Calendar and Envirobook and Funding Proposals to HCDC and EODP (or CED) concludes</div> <div> Celebration of Research - U-Links Project (GHG)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="94"><div> April</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="478"><div> April 22 - Earth Day</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="94"><div> May</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Launch of Envirobook 4 and Display table at the Home Show?</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="94"><div> June</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> June 16: Trash and Treasurers and Booth / Bags in Haliburton</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 35 WIDTH="94"><div> July</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="478"><div> July 1 - Canada Day Booth and Bags (Minden) and July 21 - EH AGM and Art in the Park (Bags)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 53 WIDTH="94"><div> August</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="478"><div> Wilberforce Agricultural Fair (Bags)</div> <div> New Project in late August: A tour of sustainable projects in Haliburton County</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 35 ><NOBR><div> September</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="478"><div> [Septic Reinspection Workshop] ?</div> <div> September 29 (tent.) Lakeland Conference (Bags)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="94"><div> October</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Possible repeat of sustainable projects tour, if first one sells out</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="94"><div> November</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="478"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="18" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="478" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 ><NOBR><div> December</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="478"><div> Annual Planning Meeting - December 8</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> 8.3     <B><U>Tour of Sustainable Projects in Haliburton County</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross suggested we organize a bus tour of sustainable projects in Haliburton County, based on the format of our earlier forestry workshop / bus tour.  She proposed late August, with a second tour in October if it is sold out.  Various objects in the tour could be straw bale housing, off the grid energy (wind, solar, geothermal), cob, xeroscaping, LEED, and lunch could be arranged at organic Waverly Brook Farms.  It was proposed that we solicit support from the municipalities and from the eco-tourism class at Sir Sandford Fleming.  Margaret Dobrzensky shared information from a San Diego website about similar tours relating to landscaping and alternative energy and agreed to forward this information to the Board by e-mail.  Margaret also offered to assist with this project but is looking for another member to take the lead.  All Board members were requested to send Margaret information relating to sustainable projects which might be suitable for the tour or for the website.</div> <bR> <div> 8.3.1     <B><U>Outstanding Properties</U></B></div> <div> It was agreed to post pictures on our website highlighting properties with outstanding environmental protection, such as the Brocktons on Maple Lake.</div> <bR> <div> 8.4     <B><U>Ongoing Aggregates Issues</U></B></div> <div> Advocacy work will continue relating to the Lochlin Esker and Bark Lake.</div> <bR> <div> 8.5     <B><U>Blue Sky Proposals</U></B></div> <div> It was agreed that we should resurrect proposals made at our Planning Meeting in 2005 with a view to helping inform waste management planning in the County, which is becoming a major issue.</div> <bR> <div> 8.6     <B><U>Monitoring the EBR</U></B></div> <div> Margaret Dobrzensky agreed to monitor the Environmental Bill of Rights Website on a weekly basis and notify the Board of issues of concern, from time to time.  She was advised to search for “Haliburton” on the site in order to minimize complexity.</div> <bR> <div> 9.     <B>ADJOURNMENT</B></div> <div> By common consent, the meeting adjourned at 4 pm.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALIBURTON BOARD MEETING</B></div> <div> <B>October 21, 2006</B></div> <div> <B>Hunnius Residence, Paudash Lake</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>DRAFT MINUTES</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Margaret Dobrzensky, Carolynn Coburn (Treasurer), Mieke Foster (Membership Coordinator), Gerry Hunnius, Valerie Hunnius (Secretary), Eric Lilius (Vice-President), Heather Ross (Past President)</div> <bR> <div> <B>MEMBERS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> <B>     </B>Stephen Foster, Malcolm Morris</div> <bR> <div>      Regrets:     David Bathe</div> <bR> <div> 1.     <B>CALL TO ORDER</B></div> <div> Eric Lilius welcomed members and called the meeting to order at 10:20 am.</div> <bR> <div> 2.     <B>ADOPTION OF AGENDA</B></div> <div> Moved by Carolynn Coburn, seconded by Mieke Foster</div> <div>           That the Agenda be approved as amended by the following additions: Kawartha Highlands Signature Site and Report on Managing Water Trails Event at the Frost Centre, under Business Arising; Distribution of Bags, and application to HCDC for an intern, under Financial Report; Trent-Severn Waterway Report under Updates; Septic Reinspection Workshop, Municipal Election Report and application to the Eastern Ontario Development Program under 2007 Projects and also under All Other Business, Nahanni Park, Hike Haliburton and 25th anniversary of the Blue Box, and a proposal from Andy Hillo.</div> <div>                                                   <B>CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 3.     <B>APPROVAL OF MINUTES</B></div> <div> 3.1     Moved by Mieke Foster, seconded by Carolynn Coburn</div> <div>           <B>That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of August 8, 2006 be approved.</B></div> <div> <B>                                                  CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 3.2     Moved by Mieke Foster, seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <div>           <B>That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of September 16, 2006 be approved.</B></div> <div> <B>                                                  CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 4.     <B>FINANCIAL REPORT</B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn circulated a quarterly report and a year to date report prepared by David Bathe consisting of an itemized Balance Sheet for all monetary transactions (cheques and deposits) during that time.  One thing the financial report does not break out is grant monies dedicated to specific future projects (ie the 2007 Envirobook, and the Septic Reinspection Workshop, as well as the monies received for the Bag Project).  Carolynn suggested that she prepare a Budget for 2007 which would provide information as to intended expenditures, grants received for projects, and revenue realized in relation to projects.  It was also suggested that the quarterly report should show grant monies anticipated under Accounts Receivable (monies anticipated from EODP and HCDC), and anticipated expenditures should appear under Accounts Payable. It was noted that we have already received $2,500 from HCDC for the Envirobook and the Septic Reinspection Workshop, and $6,000 from EODP for the production of EH Reusable Bags.   Carolynn explained that she had not asked David to take these variables into account, but that she will do so in advance of the next report.  <B>ACTION: Carolynn to ask David Bathe to incorporate Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable figures in relation to project monies and expenditures anticipated by EH in future quarterly reports.</B></div> <bR> <div> Mieke Foster handed $66 to Carolynn representing the sale of Bags at the Lakeland Conference in September.  It was explained by Carolynn that, of the $6,000 we received in grant money, we have paid Sennitt approximately $1300 to make bags, and that we anticipate having to pay Sennitt another $4,700 of which we will recover approximately 40% from the sale of the bags.  Carolynn noted the importance of completing this transaction by June 30 (she will need an invoice for the outstanding amount from Sennitt by that date).</div> <bR> <div> 4.1     Moved by Carolynn Coburn, seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <div>           <B>That the Board accept the Financial Report, with the recommendation that future reports should contain information about project grants received and anticipated, and anticipated expenses in relation to these projects.</B></div> <div> <B>                                                  CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 5.     <B>BUSINESS ARISING</B></div> <div> 5.1     <B><U>EnviroFair and Envirobook III - Financial Reconciliation with HHSC</U></B></div> <div> It was  noted that we still owe some money to the Haliburton County Stewardship Council as part of our share of costs for the EnviroFair.  Heather Ross reported that the Stewardship Council has forgiven this amount and suggested that it can be offset against a partnered activity in 2007. </div> <bR> <div> 5.1     <B><U>Application to HCDC, EODP and ULINKS for an Intern</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported she has applied to HCDC, EODP and Ulinks for an intern to assist EH with a number of functions on the basis of 1/5 of her time, which would amount to one day per week, commencing November 1st.  It is anticipated that she will assist with the finalization of the Environment Calendar into short paragraphs which can be used by CANOE-FM or published in newspapers.  It was also anticipated that she will help with the organization of workshops, assist the membership coordinator, if necessary, and complete at least one grant application.  The remainder of her time would be assisting the Co-op and ULINKS.  Carolynn has not yet received confirmation of the success of the application.  She noted that there may be some costs related to dispersements for her use of office equipment at ULINKS.</div> <bR> <div> 5.2     <B><U>Insurance</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported that she has renewed our insurance with LMS-ProLink for one year, pending our research into obtaining cheaper insurance elsewhere next year.  It was suggested that we could benefit from a session with Andy Campbell about insurance, privacy and freedom of information.  It was also suggested that Dave Hare would be a good speaker.  <B>ACTION: Carolynn Coburn agreed to speak to Jim Blake about the feasibility of arranging such a session, and we could involve other NGOs in Haliburton County.</B></div> <bR> <div> 5.3.1     <B><U>ULINKS - Gravel Project</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross and Malcolm Morris confirmed that to the best of their knowledge no students have indicated an interest in working on the gravel project.  It was suggested that we initiate this attempt again in January.  <B>ACTION:</B> <B>Malcolm Morris to make arrangements for follow-up with this project before January.</B></div> <bR> <div> 5.3.2     <B><U>ULINKS - Greenhouse Gas Project</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross reported that 6 or 7 students are interested in working on the Greenhouse Gas proposal, and there is a professor at Trent University by the name of Stephen Hill who is prepared to be the faculty adviser.  Four proposals for study areas have been developed.  They are Community Energy Planning, Retail Planning, Best Practices for Measuring GHG Emissions, and Tangible Impacts of GHG Emissions.  This will constitute a full year program.   Heather suggested that the proposal relating to Community Energy Planning might be most interesting to us.  In the initial planning stage, it appeared that Doug Smith would act as the community supervisor to this program, but due to his insistence on an honorarium, which is not allowed under the ULINKS protocol for the program, he will not be undertaking this role.  It was agreed that Heather Ross and Malcolm Morris will act as the community supervisor and will represent EH as such.  <B>ACTION: Heather Ross will notify ULINKS and Doug Smith that EH will participate in the Greenhouse Gas Project, and that the community supervisors will be Heather Ross and Malcolm Morris.  Heather and Malcolm will be meeting with the students and will report back to the Board.  Heather will circulate to the Board the four proposal areas, and will send a hard copy of the GHG Proposal to Valerie.</B></div> <bR> <div> 5.3.2.1     Heather confirmed the process with the students as follows: the students will meet with EH in Haliburton two weeks from now, and they will be expected to deliver a progress report (interim and mid-term) in January, with the final report due in May.  She said it was unlikely the students would be here for the presentation of the final report, since it is end of term and they will have commitments elsewhere.  One of the responsibilities of EH is to give them an overview of municipal government, including the provision of the Official Plans and Zoning Bylaws.  <B>ACTION: Heather Ross to provide students with Official Plans and Zoning Bylaws, as well as an overview of municipal government.</B>  One of the things the students will have to research is information as to what the municipalities are spending on electricity.  <B> </B></div> <bR> <div> 5.3.2.2     Mieke Foster outlined for the Board steps being taken by the Toronto District School Board to encourage conservation.  Schools are being certified according to strict criteria for saving energy, with measurable results.  She suggested that the local school board may be more receptive to working with students on these issues than the local municipalities.  </div> <bR> <div> 5.3.3     <B><U>ULINKS and Climate Change</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross provided a heads up to the Board that ULINKS is considering a program relating to the Moderation of Climate Change, as a ½ year course starting next year, and are considering working with the Haliburton Forest on this one.</div> <bR> <div> 5.4     <B><U>Kawartha Highlands Signature Site:  Management Options Questionnaire</U></B></div> <div> Gerry Hunnius confirmed that he had submitted the questionnaire to the KHSS office on behalf of EH.  It involved selecting among 4 options ranging from maximum to minimum impact, and he selected all the minimum impact options.</div> <bR> <div> 5.5     <B><U>Managing Water Trails Event at Frost Centre on August 12</U></B></div> <div> Mieke Foster reported that she, Margaret Dobrzensky and Heather Ross participated in the event.  The display board was very successful and we got one new member and sold 12 bags.  Mieke indicated she is still seeking information (recycled posters, partnership information) for use on the display board.</div> <bR> <div> 6.     <B>UPDATES</B></div> <div> 6.1<B>     </B><B><U>Graham/Miller Appeal to OMB re Lochlin Esker</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn noted the report she sent to the Board concerning the OMB Pre-Hearing which took place on September 5.   The meeting which had been called as a Hearing was adjourned as a result of the delivery on August 31st by the proponent of a environmental assessment report and a hydrogeologic review, and the municipality needed time to have these reports peer reviewed.  The new date of the OMB Hearing has been established January 22 - 26, 2007 (5 days have been set aside).  Gus Janca and Stephen Gross attended, and Irving Green (all of Canning Lake) had representation from a lawyer, as a party to the dispute.  Heather Ross followed up on this earlier report and stated that Irving Green has withdrawn as a party. Since EH is not a party to the dispute (only a participant), we are not entitled to receive copies of reports from the OMB.  However, the municipality is willing to share these with us.   She has had further discussions with Gus Janca about the hearing, and he is willing to do some investigative work but he is not a party to the dispute, and he has been trying to get the Canning Lake Association to at least stand behind him in his efforts.  He visited the Planning Office and it is apparent they are not involved in the peer review, or in establishing a list of issues.  Heather suggested that our next step should be to put forward an EH list of issues.  Heather noted that the property owned by Don Wright has been identified as a Provincially Significant Wetland and that will afford some protection.  The relation between the wetland and the whole esker will take a couple of years and a couple of million dollars to determine.  The most promising report from Paul Heaven is that individuals from the Natural Heritage section of MNR (Peterborough) have walked the esker site and are interested in determining if the site can be a candidate for an ANSI (Area of Natural Scientific Interest).  If this were to happen, it would give the entire esker some additional protection.  Gerry Hunnius offered to raise the issue with Ray Bonenberg, the Director of MNR Southern Region, next week to seek if a priority could be established for this.  Heather agreed to send Gerry the Brent Wootton letter to the Environmental Commissioner and Carolynn agreed to send him her report on the Pre-Hearing.  <B>ACTION: Gerry Hunnius will talk to the Regional Director, MNR Southern Region, on October 25 about the possibility of the site becoming a candidate for an ANSI.  Heather Ross will forward Brent Wootton’s letter and Carolynn Coburn will forward her report to Gerry as background information.  </B>Heather suggested the next steps should be a meeting with Don Wright and Gus Janca to prepare our approach at the OMB Hearing in January, and to develop a list of issues.  <B>ACTION: Heather Ross will arrange for a meeting with Don Wright and Gus Janca in the next couple of weeks to develop an EH approach and start to formulate a list of issues.</B>  <B>Board members who are available will be welcome to attend.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.2     <B><U>Bark Lake Asphalt Plant</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross reported that no decision has yet been made by MNR about the Asphalt Plant.  She noted that Dr. Greg Rose had addressed this issue in his letter to the Environmental Commissioner, who in turn, wrote to the MNR and to the MOE, and this may have slowed the decision-making process up.  She believes that the key issue - that this would be the first asphalt plant allowed on Crown Land in Ontario, if approved - is causing MNR to have another look at this.</div> <bR> <div> 6.3     <B><U>Bark Lake Development</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross reported that the development is proceeding on the basis of 68 town houses intended for fractional ownership, 48 freehold lakefront cottages, and a 20 unit motel.  A series of planning studies have been done, including an environmental assessment.  Heather indicated that EH is supposed to be getting a copy of these on CD.  She noted that there are environmental protection areas that they will have to protect.</div> <bR> <div> 6.4     <B><U>Children’s Water Festival</U></B></div> <div> Heather distributed for viewing a plaque we have received as a result of our participation in organizing this event.  She noted that the event was not as successful as last year, as a result of the fact that the kids had seen many of the displays last year (the first year of the festival in Haliburton).  She also said that the festival needed more adult volunteers to assist the high school students in demonstrating projects, for which they were not fully qualified.  Next year, the intention is to limit participation to Grade 4 (down from Grades 3 to 6, the past two years) and to provide more in-depth teaching opportunities.  With a smaller volume of kids, it would be possible to reduce the number of days of the festival from 3 to 2.</div> <bR> <div> 6.5     <B><U>Lakeland Conference V</U></B></div> <div> Mieke Foster reported her appreciation for the fact that the sessions were held in the same room as the display tables, so she and Margaret Dobrzensky could sell bags and present our EH Display while the talks were going on.  EH bags were popular and they were able to sell them for a total of $66.  She noted that the turn-out was lower than usual (about 80), with many previous attendees not returning.  Presentations on climate change were mixed in terms of interest.  Financially, EH benefitted by being a displayer, since Margaret only had to pay $7 (instead of $20) for admission.  It was confirmed that having a display booth is a viable option for EH and suggested that we should continue to seek opportunities where we can set it up.</div> <bR> <div> 6.6     <B><U>Gravel Watch Ontario</U></B></div> <div> Malcolm Morris reported on his attendance at a Gravel Watch Ontario meeting held in Guelph on October 17 which was also attended by about 150 people.  Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller spoke about the success of the Round Table on Aggregates which he hosted in January 2006, and said there were broad areas of agreement at the table and he was satisfied with the outcome.  One of the key issues agreed upon was the need for the application of the Aggregates Resources Act across all of Ontario, and he assured participants that it is in the hands of the Minister now and will be addressed soon.  Malcolm agreed to monitor the EC website in order to report back on any changes in relation to this. Gord Miller identified municipalities as a key target for further progress in this area.   Malcolm also shared some statistics which show how difficult it is to gain control of the situation.  There are 16 tonnes of aggregates per person in Ontario extracted annually, and MNR has only one person who can inspect 600 sites   It was suggested that if the price of gravel was raised by just one cent, to support a levy for the  MNR, the MNR could hire more inspectors.  Malcolm noted that in northern Ontario there is a current trend towards recycling gravel, and that the Ministry of Transportation has incorporated that practice into their specifications.  The next major concern was identified as going below the water table in aggregate extraction.  Also discussed at the meeting were peak oil and global warming.</div> <bR> <div> In the ensuing discussion, the question was raised as to what our own municipalities do.  Mieke asked if they recycle gravel and follow the MTO specifications.  Heather noted that Minden Hills had tried to bring in a gravel bylaw, and she noted that local governments know all the operators here, and if we make it more expensive, it will drive taxes up and operators will charge more.  Heather expressed concern about the strategy of addressing individual municipalities for these reasons, and also for the reason that the OMB has not denied a single aggregates proposal in all the times the issue has been raised, at least since 1989.  She suggested that the role of the OMB should be explained in relation to this industry.  </div> <div> <B>ACTION: Malcolm Morris agreed to liaise with Gravel Watch Ontario to see if they are putting together a strategy for dealing with aggregates and with local municipalities in relation to this issue.  He will also ask them to explore the role of the OMB in relation to this.</B></div> <bR> <div> Carolynn Coburn explained that she has been in touch with David Bathe who has been Acting Chair of the Aggregates Committee for the past number of months, and he has expressed reluctance to remain in this position, though he says he is quite happy to continue on with the books.  Malcolm Morris agreed to resume the position of Chair of the Aggregates Committee.</div> <bR> <div> 7.     <B>OTHER BUSINESS</B></div> <div> 7.1     <B><U>NGO Fund-raising Workshop</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross reported that she had applied to EODP for a community initiatives program to put on a Fund-raising Workshop for NGOs in Haliburton County.  She suggested we invite Ken Wyman to act as a resource person at this one-day workshop.  His fee is $2,500 for one day and she strongly recommended him.  The Board agreed that EH should lead this initiative and the timing is projected for January, 2007.  Other NGOs in the County would pay a registration fee to participate..  </div> <div> <B>ACTION: Heather Ross to follow up this request with Jim Blake, and to contact Ken Wyman to confirm arrangements.</B></div> <bR> <div> 7.2     <B><U>Septic Reinspection Workshop</U></B></div> <div> The date proposed for the holding of the Septic Reinspection Workshop was <U>Friday, June 22, 2007</U>.  It was agreed that<B> </B>a weekday is preferable to a weekend day in order to facilitate participation by municipal employees and Councillors.  It was confirmed that one of the key efforts to make this a success would be to invite presentations of case studies of up to three different models of successful septic reinspection programs.  Lake of Bays, and the Archipelago were suggested.  It was suggested we contact FOCA to obtain appropriate contact names.  It is hoped that municipal planners, Councillors, health unit employees and lake association representatives would be attracted to attend.  It was suggested that pre-planning could be done before the New Year and that some of the logistics could be handled by our intern (if we get her).  It was suggested that the whole Board would act as an organizing committee for this event, rather than setting up a conference committee.  </div> <div> <B>ACTION: Gerry Hunnius will obtain suggestions for case studies and contact names, and bring this information to the next meeting of EH.</B></div> <bR> <div> 7.3     <B><U>Ontario Environment Network Annual Meeting</U></B></div> <div> It was reported that the OEN Annual Meeting will take place in Fingal (south of London) on October 27-29, 2006 with a theme of “Water”.  Mieke and Stephen Foster indicated a possible interest in attending, but could not confirm at this time.  In the event that they will attend, the following motion was adopted.</div> <bR> <div> 7.3.1     Moved by Margaret Dobrzensky, seconded by Gerry Hunnius</div> <div>              <B>That the Board of Environment Haliburton authorize the expenditure of up to $250 to cover the registration cost of two persons to attend the OEN Annual Meeting. </B><B>                                                  CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 7.4     <B><U>Trent-Severn Waterway</U></B></div> <div> Stephen Foster reported briefly on the interest of the Trent Severn Waterway in undertaking a water management study, and it has the money for this, and on the proposal by Bruce Stanton to expand the terms of reference to include the entire Ontario waterway.  The Coalition for Equitable Waterflow, representing 37 reservoir lakes in Haliburton County conducted a letter writing campaign in support of this expansion.  The resources for this would have to be found.  It is not known if Environment Canada will contribute dollars for the enlarged study, but it is hoped that the provincial government will be supportive, since they have just passed third reading of the Clean Water Act.  It will be interesting to see what happens in this context.  Stephen will continue to monitor this issue and report back to the Board.  In the ensuing discussion, the reasons for regulating the Trent Severn Waterway were raised.  It was originally set up to support the lumber industry and support pleasure craft and marinas.  However, Stephen pointed out that the City of Peterborough relies on the Trent system to help flush its sewer system.</div> <bR> <div> 7.5     <B><U>Friends of the Nahanni</U></B></div> <div> Mieke Foster reported on a meeting she had attended to support the campaign  to extend national park protection to cover the southern part of the Nahanni River, as a result of the federal government having permitted a mining company to explore in the south end.  The meeting was attended by 150 people and Jack Layton and Olivia Chow were speakers.  Margaret Dobrzensky circulated flyers and postcards for the use of Board Members to enable them to support this campaign.</div> <bR> <div> 7.6     <B><U>Hike Haliburton</U></B></div> <div> Mieke Foster reported that Trails and Tours had not responded to our suggestion that hike leaders take shopping bags on the trails and pick up litter during this event.  She attributed this to the fact that their Executive Director has recently left the organization.</div> <bR> <div> 7.7     <B><U>25</U></B><B><U>th</U></B><B><U> Anniversary of the Blue Box</U></B></div> <div> Mieke Foster reported that today (October 21) is the 25th anniversary of the Blue Box in Ontario.  She noted one display by students in formation representing southern Ontario boundaries with 1800 blue boxes inside them, on a 30 x 30 metre format which is being videotaped.   Mieke also spoke about the Certification of Schools program based on green standards which was initiated by the Toronto District School Board and is now a model program for school boards across Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta.  She noted that the TDSB was presented with a Green Award by David Miller on behalf of the City of Toronto Waste Management Division.</div> <bR> <div> 7.8     <B><U>Andy Hillo’s Proposal for Environmental Project</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross reported that Andy Hillo is interested in creating some public relations instruments for us.  What he is interested in doing is creating recordings of wilderness sounds, such as wolves, loons, etc., and then producing a voice over describing the importance of some of natural features of the Highlands.  These might be about 3 minutes in length and available for use on Canoe-FM and elsewhere.  It was suggested that Irene Heaven might be approached to write up something about the wolf and lake trout, and we might use some of Don Wright’s information about the Lochlin Esker.</div> <div> 7.9     <B><U>Municipal Election</U></B></div> <div> Stephen Foster reported on all-candidates meetings he had attend in Dysart and in Minden Hills.  In relation to Dysart, he reported there seemed to be agreement that a number of functions should be moved to the County Level.  In terms of candidates, Stephen indicated that Mel Smith was outstanding.  He is married to Val Smith and has been very disturbed about what happened on Elephant Lake.  In Minden, the candidate who stood out was Pam Sayne, in Stephen’s opinion   She has an international reputation for work on the environment.</div> <bR> <div> 7.10     <B><U>Membership Report</U></B></div> <div> Mieke Foster reported that there are currently 15 paid up members, and there are 3 members (on the Board) who have not renewed.  She will contact all other members to solicit their renewals.</div> <bR> <div> 7.11     <B><U>Waste Management Plan for Algonquin Highlands</U></B></div> <div> It was noted that a public notice has been issued in the <U>Haliburton Echo</U> with a request for comments.</div> <bR> <div> 7.12     <B><U>2007 Envirobook</U></B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn indicated she is currently negotiating topics for Envirobook IV with Nicole Tuyten and that she will report back to the Board on this issue.</div> <bR> <div> 8.     <B>NEXT MEETING</B></div> <div> It was agreed that we will not hold a November meeting due to a difficulty with schedules, and that we will combine this meeting with the Planning Meeting to be held in December.  The next meeting will be held at the home of Carolynn and Eric on <U>Saturday, December 9</U> at 10 am, with a pot luck lunch to follow.  Since it is a combined meeting, it is likely to last a little longer than usual into the afternoon.</div> <bR> <div> 9.     <B>ADJOURNMENT</B></div> <div> By common consent, the meeting adjourned at 3 pm.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALIBURTON BOARD MEETING</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="august_8_2006"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>August 8, 2006</B></div> <div> <B>Cranberry Pines, West Guilford</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>DRAFT MINUTES</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:</B></div> <div> Margaret Dobrzensky, Carolynn Coburn (Treasurer), Mieke Foster (Membership Coordinator), Valerie Hunnius (Secretary), Gerry Hunnius, Eric Lilius (Vice-President), Heather Ross (Past President)</div> <bR> <div> <B>MEMBER PRESENT:</B></div> <div> <B>          </B>Stephen Foster</div> <bR> <div>      Regrets:     David Bathe</div> <div>      </div> <bR> <div> 1.     <B>CALL TO ORDER</B></div> <div> The meeting was called to order at 7 pm, following a delicious pot luck supper. </div> <bR> <div> 2.     <B>AGENDA</B></div> <div> By previous agreement, it was decided that the agenda would deal with planning operational strategies for ongoing Environment Haliburton activities.  By common consent, the following issues were added: Elephant Lake, Insurance, Waste Management, Minden Hills OMB Hearing on Gravel Pit Expansion, Bark Lake, and the Clean Water Act..</div> <bR> <div> 3.     <B>MEMBERSHIP ISSUES</B></div> <div> The Board discussed a memo from David Bathe suggesting that we either determine to build a membership organization or be satisfied to be a more informal ad hoc organization, responding from time to time to issues.  It was agreed that, if we do intend to build our membership, it will be necessary to build in enjoyable program elements to attract the general public and it will be necessary to develop commitment from members around specific projects.  It was more or less accepted that continuing, as we have in the past, to try to attract people to attend lengthy monthly meetings with detailed business agendas is not likely to succeed in building the membership.</div> <bR> <div> 3.1     <B><U>Program Ideas for Building Membership</U></B></div> <div> Heather Ross noted that we could consider holding one or two public events during the autumn season, and try to attract members at these events.  Two possible film events discussed were: (a) providing a showing of the Al Gore movie “An Inconvenient Truth” and (b) providing a showing of the “Death of the Electric Car”, followed by discussion<B>.  </B>One other potential event relates to a request from the Ontario Clean Air Alliance to hold a local workshop with the objective of helping develop a “Made in Canada” solution to climate change.  EH might possibly consider holding the workshop in partnership with the Haliburton Highlands Stewardship Council, as a follow-up to the Lakeland VI Conference on impacts of climate change.  Margaret Dobrzensky also proposed bringing people together for an evening to discuss such topics as: recycling, alternative energy and sustainable construction. Possible venues for events: the Fish Hatchery and/or Minden United Church.  <B>ACTION: Heather Ross will enquire about the possibility of obtaining the Gore movie for a film night</B></div> <bR> <div> 3.1.1     <B><U>2007 Partnerships with the Haliburton Highlands Stewardship Council</U></B></div> <div> It was decided we need to talk with Nicole Tuyten about possible 2007 partnership projects.  <B>ACTION: Heather Ross will talk to Nicole.</B></div> <bR> <div> 3.1.1.2     <B><U>Envirobook</U></B></div> <div> It was agreed that we should continue, if at all possible, with the Envirobook in 2007, and there was some discussion of the need to have a part-time staff person to support projects such as this.</div> <div>      </div> <div> 3.2     <B><U>Updated Brochure</U></B></div> <div> It was noted that if we are going to try to develop membership at events, we will need to update our current brochure. </div> <div>  <B>ACTION: Valerie Hunnius agreed to prepare a first draft of a new brochure, for circulation to the Board.</B></div> <bR> <div> 3.3     <B><U>Events involving EH Participation</U></B></div> <div> 3.3.1     <B><U>Managing Water Trails - Frost Centre Canoe Routes</U></B></div> <div> It was agreed that EH will be represented at this event on August 12 beside the Leslie Frost Centre. The Volunteer Clean Up of the Trails will be from 9 am to 11:30 am and from 2 to 4 pm there will be a barbecue and activities.   </div> <div> <B>ACTION: Margaret Dobrzensky agreed to manage the table in the afternoon , subject to getting a ride there with Stephen Foster.  Heather Ross agreed to go for the morning clean up and will bring EH bags, Envirobooks, Membership Applications, the table and the sun shelter, and will help set up the sun shelter.  Stephen and Mieke Foster will provide Margaret with a “float”.  Stephen will also take the display boards.  Heather will notify Mark Coleman that we will be there.</B></div> <bR> <div> 3.3.2     <B><U>Wilberforce Fair</U></B></div> <div> It was agreed we will not participate in the Wilberforce Fair this year.</div> <bR> <div> 3.3.3     <B><U>Lakeland VI Conference</U></B></div> <div> Margaret Dobrzensky and Mieke Foster expressed an interest in attending this conference at the Buckhorn Community Centre on September 30, 2006, and agreed to sell EH! bags there, if permitted.  Since we don’t have a table at this venue, it was decided to ask FOCA if we can piggy-back on their table to sell bags. It was also suggested that we publicize the event which is being organized by the Haliburton Highlands Stewardship Council, among others. <B>ACTION: Gerry Hunnius agreed to ask Terry Rees if we can use the FOCA table to sell EH bags.  Eric Lilius agreed to put the Lakeland Conference Brochure up on our website.</B></div> <bR> <div> 4.     <B>ELEPHANT LAKE</B></div> <div> Heather Ross noted that the Land Division Committee will meet on August 14 to hear the appeal of the communal dock conditions attached to his site approval by Michael Michalski.   There was general discussion about Michalski’s appeal and the attachment of a letter from MNR biologist Gerry Moraal, which seems to provide support for individual docks rather than a communal dock at this location.  It was agreed that we should consider hiring Paul Heaven for one day to present EH’s position at the hearing and suggested that we encourage the Baptiste Lake Association to contribute to the cost.  Heather noted that Paul’s findings indicate the maps used by Michalski are quite old and do not accurately represent the location of the provincially significant wetland.  It was agreed that EH’s position is that docks are development and that there should be no development, including docks, within the provincially significant wetland.  <B>ACTION: Heather Ross and Eric Lilius will speak to Paul to find out if his power is back and if</B> <B>he will be able to act for us on in relation to this matter.</B></div> <bR> <div> 4.1     <B><U>MNR and Protection of PSWs</U></B></div> <div> In response to a comment, reportedly from the Haliburton County planner that she has never known MNR to protect water-based wetlands (as opposed to land-based ones), it was agreed that if the County and the MNR locally does not act to protect this wetland in accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement, that EH should consider writing a letter to the Minister of Natural Resources and requesting a response.  <B>ACTION: Depending on the outcome of the Land Division Committee, and if it is still necessary, Valerie Hunnius agreed to draft an appropriate letter for Minister David Ramsay.</B></div> <bR> <div> 5.     <B>BARK LAKE ASPHALT PLANT</B></div> <div> Heather Ross reported that MNR is awaiting a consultation report and will not be making a decision until September.  She confirmed she had written and sent the final versions of the letter to Minister of Natural Resources, David Ramsay, and to Dennis Simmons.  As for the template letters on our website, Heather indicated she has had calls from a couple of people.  She also reported that the Ontario Environmental Network can put out an alert, requesting people across the province to send in a letter.  Heather confirmed that there has been coverage in the local media.  She is following up with Laurie Scott MPP and will write to the company to request further information.  Heather expressed the view that MNR is tired of this issue, and that the work that Environment Haliburton has done has given us a good reputation.</div> <bR> <div> 6.     <B>GENERAL LIABILITY AND DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS’ INSURANCE</B></div> <div> Carolynn Coburn reported she had talked to Jim Blake about the cost of our insurance, and he had referred her to Volunteer Canada’s website for information on insurance.  The website indicates that Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance is available to members with annual revenue under $5 million.  Smaller incorporated associations who are members can obtain D and O Liability Insurance up to a $1 million limit for as little as $475.  What was not clear on the website was whether or not General Liability Insurance is offered and for how much.  The fee to join Volunteer Canada is $100 per year.  <B>ACTION: Carolynn will obtain all necessary information about this avenue and report back to the Board, for action.</B></div> <bR> <div> 6.1     <B><U>FOCA’s Insurance</U></B></div> <div> Valerie Hunnius reported that she had spoken to Terry Rees about the possibility of coverage under FOCA’s new insurance broker.  It is not clear whether or not we would be eligible as a non-member of FOCA but Terry suggested we contact the broker, Bob Maynard, directly to see if he would give us a quote.  <B>ACTION: In the event that the Volunteer Canada is not available to us, Valerie offered to contact Bob Maynard to pursue this avenue.</B></div> <bR> <div> 7.     <B>WASTE MANAGEMENT IN HALIBURTON COUNTY</B></div> <div> Heather Ross reported that she and Stephen Foster had attended a recent Open House held by Haliburton County on the issue of waste management.  The consultant for the County is Jacques Whitford and a questionnaire is being circulated.  One of the issues under discussion is the establishment of a Multi Use Material Recovery Facility.  Each township is currently doing its own recycling, and it could be more economical if the County were responsible.  Heather suggested that EH should be developing its own position on waste management in the County, and should be encouraging public participation in the questionnaire.  The consultant’s report is expected before the election, and its contents will be available for the new Council.  It will deal with a variety of questions, relating to tags, bag limits, pay per use, and traveling time to unload garbage.  It was noted that regional waste management is emerging.  York and Durham are combining efforts, and maybe interested in Peterborough and elsewhere.  The size of the enterprise is leading towards massive incineration and co-generation concepts.</div> <bR> <div> It was agreed EH should put the questionnaire up on the website and encourage people to fill out the form.  It was also proposed that EH should challenge some of the data, urge a single tier responsibility for waste management and push for recycling and re-use.  Septage should be looked at as part of the whole waste management responsibility.  There should be re-use centres.  Any centralized transfer station should be designed for recycling and re-use.  There should be regional centres so that less waste has to be handled and shipped, causing less deterioration of the roads.  <B>ACTION: Eric Lilius will put the questionnaire up on the website.</B></div> <bR> <div> 8.     <B>ONTARIO CLEAN WATER ACT</B></div> <div> Stephen Foster reported that the Ontario Clean Water Act has received second reading.  A 16 member committee has been set up for the Trent Watershed.  Kawartha Conservation has been provided with money as a lead conservation organization, and it is expected that it will be fully operational in Haliburton County.  Stephen raised a number of issues which may be relevant for the Committee.  It will look at wetlands.  In another connection, there will be some form of linkage between the Clean Water Committee work and the 37 reservoir lakes coming together as a group to confront the Trent Severn.  Under the language of the Order in Council, people who own property on these lakes have rights but these have never been challenged.  The development of a water budget is the bottom line.  In Stephen’s view, all parties have to come to the table to determine rights, commitments and privileges: downstream people, people with Marinas, Places to Grow Act people, cottagers.  This will be crucial to the long-term impact.  Given that 80% of the reservoir lakes for the Trent Severn are in Haliburton County, Stephen raised the question as to whether or not Environment Haliburton should try to have a seat at the table.  This issue will be pursued as more information becomes available.</div> <bR> <div> 9.     <B>OTHER BUSINESS</B></div> <div> 9.1     <B><U>U-Links</U></B></div> <div> <B>ACTION: David Bathe has confirmed that he will be in touch with Heather Reid regarding a U-Links project for the fall on gravel.  Stephen and Mieke Foster will draft a response to Heather Reid regarding the new protocol for U-Links projects with Environment Haliburton, for approval.</B></div> <bR> <div> 9.2     <B><U>Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park</U></B></div> <div> <B>ACTION: Gerry Hunnius agreed to submit a response on behalf of Environment Haliburton to the questionnaire concerning management options.</B></div> <bR> <div> 9.3     <B><U>Haliburton Highlands Stewardship Council - Reptile Workshop</U></B></div> <div> <B>ACTION: Margaret Dobrzensky agreed to represent Environment Haliburton at the HHSC Reptile Workshop at the Fish Hatchery on August 31.</B></div> <bR> <div> 10.     <B>CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES</B></div> <div> 10.1     Moved by Gerry Hunnius, seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <div>           <B>That the Minutes of the Board Meeting of June 24, 2006 be approved.</B></div> <div> <B>                                                  CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 10.2     Moved by Margaret Dobrzensky, seconded by Mieke Foster</div> <div> <B>That the Minutes of the Board Meeting of July 22, 2006 be approved with the adjustment of the date from July 23 to July 22.</B></div> <div>                                                   <B>CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 11.     <B>NEXT MEETINGS:</B></div> <div> The next meeting of the Board will be on <B>Saturday, September 16 </B>at the home of Eric and Carolynn at 10 am with a pot luck lunch.  Valerie and Gerry have indicated their regrets as they will be in Europe.</div> <bR> <div> 11.1     The October meeting of the Board will be at the home of Valerie and Gerry Hunnius on Paudash Lake (1031 Tiger Lily Lane) on <B>Saturday, October 21 </B>at 10 am, also followed by a pot luck lunch.</div> <bR> <div> 12.     <B>ADJOURNMENT</B></div> <div> By common consent, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 pm.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>ENVIRONMENT HALIBURTON BOARD MEETING</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="february_18_2006"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>February 18, 2006</B></div> <div> <B>Sir Sandford Fleming College, Haliburton</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>PRESENT:     </B>Heather Ross (President),<B> </B>Carolynn Coburn (Treasurer), Margaret Dobrzensky (Director), Mieke Foster (Director), David Bathe, Malcolm Morris (for the last half hour)</div> <div> <B>REGRETS:</B>     Eric Lilius</div> <bR> <div> 1.     <B>CALL TO ORDER</B></div> <div>          Heather Ross welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 10:35am</div> <bR> <div> 2.     <B>APPROVAL OF AGENDA</B></div> <div>         The agenda was approved by consensus.          </div> <bR> <div> 3.     <B>APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2005</B></div> <div> <B>         </B>Moved by `Mieke Foster, seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky,</div> <div> <B>That the minutes of the Board Meeting of December 10, 2005 be approved, with the following amendments: GWO meeting was in Puslinch; World Wetlands Day is February 2, 2006                               CARRIED</B></div> <div> <B>         APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 2006</B></div> <div>           Moved by `Mieke Foster, seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky</div> <div> <B>That the minutes of the Board Meeting of January 18, 2006 be approved, with the following amendments: World Wetlands Day is February 2, 2006; members who do not have email will receive a  hard copy membership form     CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 4.     <B>FINANCIAL REPORT</B></div> <div> The balance as of the end of December was $6,330.26. Disbursements in January were $576.05 (service charge, domain renewal, Echo subscription and first instalment to Crystal Image Studio for Envirobook design and layout). Current balance: $5,754.21.</div> <bR> <div> David Bathe will download a test version of <I>Simply Accounting</I> to make sure it meets our needs.</div> <bR> <div> 5.     <B>BUSINESS ARISING</B></div> <bR> <div> <U>Archives</U></div> <div> `Mieke suggested that it would be useful if we had an index for the newspaper clippings. Would a student be interested in creating one? It was decided we would put this idea in the Parking Lot.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Office Space</U></div> <div> It appears that we will not be getting a large enough grant from HCDC (if we receive one at all - the programme may not be continued by the new federal government) to rent office space.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Phone</U></div> <div> Since we do not expect to have our own office, we decided to accept the U-Links offer to locate our telephone in the U-Links office.  Carolynn will ask Malcolm Morris to arrange this.</div> <div> <U>UN Climate Change Conference</U></div> <div> Dave Bathe will ask his son, Adam, to write an article for the local press about his experience at the Montreal Conference (and possibly include a photo).</div> <bR> <div> <U>Gravel Watch Ontario/Aggregates Meeting</U></div> <div> Malcolm Morris attended the GWO meeting in Puslinch on February 4, 2006. (Aggregates Group met after the Board Meeting: David Bathe will look into obtaining a map of the County showing all the aggregate deposits, for the March 25 meeting.<B> </B>Malcolm will liaise with Ric Holt and ask to have the meeting announced to the GWO list. Heather and/or Carolynn will book the space, arrange for a mid-day meal, and identify other potential attendees. )</div> <bR> <div> <U>Smart Regulations - Endorsement of CELA report</U></div> <div> It was agreed that we should send an endorsement of the report, even though the government has changed. Carolynn will do this.</div> <bR> <div> <U>U-Links Projects</U></div> <div> Kate Hall, Director at U-Links, has suggested, for the purposes of liability insurance, that EH! delegate the host role to Haliburton County Community Co-operative Inc., and that EH! take the role of on-site supervisor. This has been done with other community sponsors.</div> <div> U-Links has extended an invitation to its community partners to breakfast on March 1 at the Village Chalet Restaurant in Minden. Carolynn will ask Eric if he is available to attend on our behalf.</div> <div> Environmental Calendar/Promotional Minutes Project: A U-Links student may be able to use the Environmental Calendar being created by York University students (supervised by `Mieke Foster) to create short promotional pieces for local media (newspapers, Canoe-FM). One SSFC student is also interested in developing a curriculum component.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Green Communities</U></div> <div> This is a federal Environment Canada program. Heather will investigate how we might participate.</div> <bR> <div> <U>E-bookmarks on our website</U></div> <div> David Bathe has sent to Eric suggestions for e-bookmarks to be added to our website. </div> <bR> <div> <U>World Wetlands Day</U></div> <div> Paul Heaven, with assistance from Heather, submitted a fine article and photo on wetlands to the Echo, which appeared just before World Wetlands Day. Margaret offered to call Paul to thank him.</div> <bR> <div> 6.     <B>UPDATES</B></div> <bR> <div> <U>Community Capacity Building</U></div> <div> Heather presented to the HCDC Board on January 31, 2006. Carolynn attended with her. </div> <bR> <div> <U>EH! Fair - July 8, 2006</U></div> <div> The Stewardship Council has agreed to partner with us. There is a meeting next Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30 pm at the Fish Hatchery. Heather will attend. The name will change to reflect the joint sponsorship. One possibility is Eco-Fair. One of the local realtors sends a flyer to all shorefront property owners, and has offered to list the event (no charge). The event can also be included in a listing of events published by the Arts Council (again, no charge, since EH! is a member).  There will be a joint mission statement for the fair. There may be differing opinions on what groups will be eligible to have booths. It was agreed that both organizations would have to agree on each group invited.</div> <div> <B>     </B>Moved by Carolynn Coburn, seconded by Margaret Dobrzensky,</div> <div> <B>That the Treasurer write a cheque for the deposit on rental of the venue (Stanhope Park)                                         CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> <U>Envirobook 3 - in partnership with Haliburton Highlands Stewardship Council</U></div> <div> All the articles have been submitted. Heather noted that the editing needs to be completed by  Wednesday, February 22. The first layout will be available in early March. Paper costs have gone up by $250. Total number of copies: 16,000 (same as last year). Distribution: as was done last year, to be included in the Echo and the Times in the issues that come out the week before the 24<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> of May weekend. Surplus copies will be distributed as widely as possible. Heather reported that Linda Middleton is now charging GST, so the cost of the layout and design will increase by 7%.</div> <div> Moved by `Mieke Foster, seconded by Margaret, </div> <div>      <B>That the contract with Crystal Image Studio include GST.     CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <div> 7.<B>     ALL OTHER BUSINESS</B></div> <bR> <div> <U>Eastern Ontario Development Funds</U></div> <div> Heather reported that there will be additional funds (slippage) available from HCDC. As a result of the January 31 presentation, the Board has asked EH! to submit a proposal for a project between $2,000 and $4,000. It was agreed that we could do another Cloth Bag project. We considered hemp (too expensive), cotton (very hard on the environment) and nylon (durable, but petroleum-based; `Mieke had one with her that had a label with a website). It was agreed that Heather would submit a brief proposal, details to be worked out after some research.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Source Water Protection</U></div> <div> The County is striking a committee. Heather will ask Paul Heaven if he would be willing to represent EH! on it.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Operation Pitch-In</U></div> <div> This is a national event. This year it runs from April 24 - 30. EH! does not have the capacity to co-ordinate local activities. </div> <bR> <div> <U>Audit of the books</U></div> <div> David Bathe suggested that we have an accountant audit the books to the end of 2005. He will make enquiries as to who might do this, and the cost. </div> <bR> <div> <U>Lake Planning Video</U></div> <div> `Mieke reported that Stephen and Jason Foster will work with Eric Lilius on what to do with the video recorded at the Lake Planning Workshop. Carolynn will remind Eric.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Architectural Award</U></div> <div> Margaret noted that the architect of the new SSFC Haliburton Campus has won an award from <I>Working Forest</I> for his use of wood in this building.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Information Exchange</U></div> <div> `Mieke noted an article published by EPIC (Environment and Plastics Industry Council): “Cutting Greenhouse Gases through Wise Waste Management” - it is better to recycle paper than to landfill it.</div> <bR> <div> We should promote a message about turtle movements in May - as turtle mortality due to automobiles is highest in June. We could contact the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre for materials.</div> <bR> <div> MNR has published Ontario's Biodiversity Strategy 2005. It is available from the MNR.</div> <bR> <div> Sierra Club of Canada's newsletter, SCAN, has a feature article on the pros and cons of nuclear energy (Carolynn and Eric have a copy).</div> <bR> <div> 8.<B>      NEXT MEETING: MARCH 18, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Sir Sandford Fleming College.</B></div> <bR> <div> 9.     <B>ADJOURNMENT</B></div> <div> At 1:10, moved by Carolynn Coburn</div> <div> <B>That the meeting adjourn.                     CARRIED</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Parking Lot:</div> <div> an index of the archives/newspaper clippings</div> <div> website vetting policy</div> <div> invitation to Ralph Tory to speak to EH! and perhaps other interested groups</div> <div> County environmental emergency preparedness</div> <div> Provincial statement of values</div> <div> Water testing</div> <bR> <div> The missing minutes will be added in the next few weeks (March 3006)</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="report_to_1st_agm"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Report to 1st AGM</B></div> <div> <B>Sat. June 19, 2004</B></div> <div> <B>Frost Centre</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>MISSION STATEMENT</B></div> <bR> <div> Environment Haliburton! will take a comprehensive view of environmental issues and will provide a strong voice to encourage positive initiatives and oppose those that could have an adverse effect on the environment.    EH! recognizes and wants to work with the existing organizations that have an interest in specific environmental subjects, forests, wetlands, head-waters, trails, recreation, lake associations etc.</div> <bR> <div> <B>OBJECTIVES</B></div> <div> 1.     To advocate for and to support others who are advocating for environmental protection and conservation.</div> <bR> <div> 2.     To disseminate educational materials and information throughout the county on environmental issues and concerns.</div> <bR> <div> 3.     To lobby governments and their agencies to enact legislation and regulations to protect and conserve the county environment.</div> <bR> <div> 4.     To support and encourage environmental research in the county.</div> <bR> <div> 5.     To join with others in the county, province, nation who are also working for the protection and conservation of the environment.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Organization</B></div> <bR> <div> The above mandate and objectives were developed at the January 2003 originating meeting of EH! and reviewed and modified one year later.   In July 2003, EH! was incorporated as a non-profit organization.  The first Board of Directors is:</div> <div> Heather Ross, chair</div> <div> Wallis Smith, recording secretary</div> <div> Brian Cross, treasurer</div> <div> Cathy Olliffe, member at large and head of the communications sub-committee</div> <div> Bill Beatty, member at large and auditor </div> <div> Mieke Foster, membership</div> <bR> <div> The first AGM will be held June 19.  At this first meeting, the members of EH! will be asked to adopt a general by-law and elect the board of directors.  The proposed general by-law and list of board candidates is attached to this report to the members.  EH!’s membership is currently more than 20 persons and others who are supporters.  EH! holds monthly members’ meetings, generally the 3rd Saturday of the month.  Sub-committees and working groups are struck as required.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Projects</B></div> <bR> <div> <U>2003 - 2004</U></div> <bR> <div> EH! has developed a website which is both comprehensive and entertaining.  www.environmenthaliburton.ca</div> <bR> <div> EH! Celebrated World Wetland day with presentations to two classes in a local grade school (Wilberforce Elementary) and Earth Day with a presentation on Canoe FM (100.9), the area community radio.</div> <bR> <div> EH! has participated in consultation process on the township and county Official Plans.  As the plans are adopted EH! continues to monitor implementation with the view to providing occasional report cards on environmental protection.</div> <bR> <div> EH! has produced a bookmark which both introduces the organization to the community and addresses wetlands protection.  The bookmark is in its second production run.</div> <bR> <div> EH! has participated with university student Kim Varty on the production and distribution of the cloth bags.  The purpose of the project was to encourage consumers to use fewer plastic bags as one small step toward lengthenig the life of landfill sites.</div> <bR> <div> EH!, in collaboration with the Haliburton Highlands Stewardship Council, put on a woodlot tour designed for shoreline owners and small woodlot owners.  More than 30 people participated. </div> <bR> <div> EH! organized a forum on land trusts with attendance of 40+.   EH! supported the formation of the Haliburton land trust.</div> <bR> <div> EH! Is collaborating with HHSC and Algonquin Graphics to produce an enviro-book for county residents which gathers under one cover many of the publically available guides on good environmental practices.</div> <bR> <div> EH! is working with the Township of Dysart et al to provide information on recycling and the costs of doing nothing.</div> <bR> <div> EH! is working with other groups in the County to put on the first Children’s Groundwater Festival.</div> <bR> <div> EH! is the local sponsor for the Well Aware workshops designed by the Green Communities Association, the Ontario Ground Water Association and the Ministry of the Environment to provide information to well drillers and well owners on the care and maintenance of their wells.</div> <bR> <div> EH! is preparing a pamphlet outlining our purpose and activities.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Issues</B></div> <bR> <div> EH! has been approached by several groups for support with environmental issues. Among the issues on which EH! Has gathered information and made recommendations are:</div> <bR> <bR> <div>       goose management</div> <div>       an OMB application concerning boathouses</div> <div>       Coleman Lake gravel pit</div> <div>       Pine Springs septage lagoon</div> <div>       Irondale asphalt plant and asphalt plants in general</div> <div>       Elephant Lake development in/adjacent to a provincially significant wetland</div> <div>       multiple use of the rail trail and specifically its use as an ATV trail</div> <div>       lake planning</div> <div>       trees by-law</div> <bR> <div> <U>2004-2005</U></div> <bR> <div> In Dec. 2003 EH! held an evaluation and planning meeting.  The Executive and others met subsequently and developed six projects to undertake in 2004.  These projects are:</div> <div> 1.     Envirobook - “Haliburton Highlands, A Natural Work of Art: Let’s Keep It That Way,” - completed.</div> <div> 2.     Waste management - the collaboration with Dysart etal is a beginning to the focus on waste</div> <div> 3.     EH! Fair - an environmental fair to be held July 3 at the Stanhope Community Centre and Park.</div> <div> 4.     Design of a mobile display unit that can be taken to events to both promote EH! and good environmental practices</div> <div> 5.     Beginning of the development of an environmental data base for Haliburton County</div> <div> 6.     Organization of a fall forum, possibly on lake planning.</div> <div> These projects are in addition to the on-going involvement in projects and issues listed above as well as new issues that may come to the group.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> ==============================================</div> <bR> <div> <B>Environment Haliburton!</B></div> <div> <B>February 21, 2004</B><B> <A NAME="february_21_2004"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <B>10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.</B></div> <div> <B>Sisco Centre, Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <div> <B>Haliburton Village</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Minutes</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Present:</B>     Margaret Dobrzensky, Mieke Foster, Stephen Foster, Ann Maher, Joanne Nicks, Cathy Olliffe (Executive at large), Heather Ross (Chair), Wallis Smith (Secretary)</div> <bR> <div> Agenda Items</div> <bR> <div> Welcome:     The Chair welcomed members thanking them for coming out on such a snowy day.  She asked the members to introduce themselves as two new members were present.</div> <bR> <div> Agenda:     The members present, recognizing that a rule establishing a quorum for meetings has not yet been adopted, decided that they constituted too small a percentage of the entire committee to conduct a regular meeting.  Accordingly, it was decided to use the meeting as an information session focussing on the following matters:</div> <bR> <div> EH! Strategic Plan for 2004</div> <div> Elephant Lake</div> <div> Land Trust</div> <div> Information Sharing</div> <div> Asphalt Plant</div> <div> Pine Springs</div> <bR> <div> Strategic Plan:     Heather Ross briefed members on the January 24<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> meeting of the Executive of EH! that was convened to develop recommendations for projects for 2004 for which a funding proposal could be submitted to the Haliburton County Development Council (HCDC) or another agency as appropriate.  The projects recommended by the Executive are as follows:</div> <bR> <div> Project #1:  This project would consist of the publication of a booklet providing easily accessible information to landowners on environmental matters.  The booklet would be similar in format to the "Winter Guide", i.e. 8.5" X 11" with glossy covers and newsprint pages.  It would be developed, printed and distributed in partnership with the Stewardship Council and the Echo.  It would be given free of charge to landowners through the Echo's dockside delivery program, through the offices of realtors, lawyers and municipalities and through EH! displays and activities.  Cathy Olliffe and Jennifer Card (Stewardship Council) volunteered to produce the booklet.  Len Pizzy of the Echo agreed to contribute staff-time to design and layout the booklet, to manage its printing and to distribute it as part of the Echo's summertime distribution of the services directory, the telephone book and advertisements.  This project needs to be completed in May.  EH! and the Stewardship Council would contribute approximately equal amounts.  The EH! contribution would be $3,000 which would be part of EH!'s request to the HCDC.</div> <bR> <div> Project #2:  This project would consist in the publication of a brochure on waste minimization containing information on what is in place in Haliburton and what is useful for people to know about waste minimization.  Part of the information contained in the brochure would come from the EH! survey of municipal practices and policies being conducted by Mieke Foster.  The brochure would be part of an on-going initiative of EH! to work in parallel with municipalities on waste management issues.  EH! would ask HCDC for $1,000 to develop and publish the brochure.</div> <bR> <div> Project #3:  This project would consist in holding an EH! Fair that would focus on the environment.  The fair would be held on Saturday, July 3 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Stanhope Firefighters Hall and Park.  The plan is to have a number of speakers through the day punctuated with musicians from the local folk society.  There would be displays from various organizations, eco-vendors and holisitic healers.  A BBQ would be held in the evening followed by a key-note speaker.  Cathy Olliffe has volunteered to organize the fair.  The Township of Algonquin Highlands has asked EH! to attend a meeting of the Council on March 3<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >rd</FONT> to discuss the proposal.  The costs of the fair would be covered by entrance fees, the sale of EH! bird houses and a rummage sale.  No funds would be required from HCDC for this project.</div> <bR> <div> Project #4:  This project would consist of the development of a mobile EH! display.  Bill Beattie and Wallis Smith have volunteered to make a light-weight display platform that would be easily transportable to events.  EH! would approach HCDC for $500 for construction materials and for funds to produce posters and other materials for the display.</div> <bR> <div> Project #5:  This project would consist in the development of a data base on the environment in Haliburton county.  Stephen Foster agreed to write-up a proposal to U-Links for a student researcher to work on this project.</div> <bR> <div> Project #6:  This project would consist in the organization of a forum on lake planning to be conducted in the fall.  EH! would approach HCDC for $500 to cover the costs of such a forum.</div> <bR> <div> Heather Ross noted that the HCDC required all proposals to be submitted by February 26<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>.  She noted as well that the environment was one of HCDC's priorities and that it would likely be receptive to a properly supported request from EH! in the neighbourhood of $5,000.  In view of the tight timeframe, the members present agreed that the proposals developed by the EH! Executive for HCDC funding should be forwarded to HCDC without delay.  The group further agreed that EH! should attend the meeting of the Council of the Township of Algonquin Highlands on March 3<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >rd</FONT> to discuss the EH! Fair proposal and that an application should be sent to U-Links for a student to work on an environmental data base for the County.</div> <bR> <div> Elephant Lake:     Heather Ross presented draft comments prepared by the Elephant Lake sub-committee of EH!.  The document was prepared in response to a request from the Municipality of Dysart et al for EH!'s comments on the proposed development.  EH! agreed to provide its comments to the Municipality with the understanding that a copy would also be provided to the party appealing the decision of the municipality to permit the development.  Heather indicated that the issue was likely to go to mediation through the Ontario Municipal Board.  Heather reviewed EH!'s involvement in the Elephant Lake development issue, including the activities of the Elephant Lake Sub-Committee in investigating the site of the proposed development, reviewing the site evaluation report prepared for the proponent with the assistance of a professional biologist, discussing the potential options with the party opposing the development, providing its advice to that party that an appeal should not be filed and reporting to the full Committee at the November, December and January meetings.  She indicated that the Sub-Committee had been reconvened to prepare the draft comments on the proposed development.  She said that through a problem with the functioning of the yahoogroup site the draft comments had not gone out earlier.</div> <bR> <div> Heather reviewed the draft comments.  She indicated that Karen Warner believed that EH!'s position on no development in wetlands was not strong enough.  She also indicated, on the other hand, that Bill Beattie thought that the draft comments were too pointed and may lead to repercussions.  After some discussion, the members present suggested that two changes be made to the draft comments reflecting their belief that the issue of no development in wetlands is a provincial level issue that should be addressed with Minister Gerretsen while the Elephant Lake proposal is an immediate issue that should be addressed on the basis of the policies governing development that are now in effect.  Accordingly, the following changes were suggested:</div> <bR> <div> A date would be affixed, and</div> <bR> <div> On page 1 under General Comments it would be made clear that EH! believes that development would jeopardize the wetland and the sense of wilderness it creates.</div> <bR> <div> A covering letter should be added and the package would be sent out for comment by EH! members on the OfficialEH! site by the end of the day on Wednesday, February 25<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>.  Comments on the draft should be forwarded to Heather.</div> <bR> <div> Land Trust:     Cathy Olliffe announced that a Haliburton Land Trust had been established and that the initial meeting of trustees would be held on February 29<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>.  She identified the trustees as: Sheila Ziman, Brent Wootton, Karen Warner, Valerie Smith, Bill Kennedy, Ian Daniel and Jeanne Anthon.  Members expressed their pride in Ian's accomplishment and offered him their congratulations on his lengthy and now successful campaign to set up a land trust in Haliburton.  The trustees will decide upon the timing of any press release.</div> <bR> <div> Information Sharing:</div> <bR> <div> Energy Workshop:     Mieke Foster described the workshop on Ontario's energy needs and options.  She indicated that there was a potential for a similar workshop to be conducted in Haliburton if there was sufficient interest.  Bill Beattie and Margaret Dobrzensky also attended on behalf of EH!.  Information on the workshop will be put on EH!'s web-site.</div> <bR> <div> Waste Water Treatment:     Cathy Olliffe described the workshop on the use of constructed wetlands to treat waste water.  She indicated that all municipalities in Haliburton were represented except for Minden Hills.  She indicated that the water treatment process was promising but needed more research.  Bill Beattie also attended.  An article on this workshop is on EH!'s web-site.</div> <bR> <div> Wetlands Day:     Cathy Olliffe described her day with Steve Gallea at the Wilberforce public school.  It was a great success for both them and the children.  A report is on EH!'s web-site and in the Echo.</div> <bR> <div> Environment and Planning Advisory Committee (EPAC): Stephen Foster distributed Minutes of EPAC and the Recommendations of the Rail Trail Committee.  It was suggested that if EH! wants to comment on the Rail Trail Committee Recommendations it should ask for deputation before Council.  The suggestion was taken under advisement.</div> <bR> <div> 7.     Asphalt Plant:     Joanne Nicks spoke to her concerns about the proposed Irondale Asphalt Plant.  She informed the group that, as a holistic healer, she has organized a day of treatment in Kinmount on May 15<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> to help raise money to oppose the siting of the asphalt plant in Irondale and to raise awareness about portable asphalt plants generally.  EH! agreed to advertise the day on its web-site and to discuss with Eric Lilius and Gord Smith the matter of reviving the community support fund (CHANGE) as a place that could hold funds raised by Joanne's event.</div> <bR> <div> Pine Springs:      Heather Ross reviewed a history of the Pine Springs septage lagoon project prepared by Sandy MacKay.  She also summarized the application by the Township of Algonquin Highlands for a Certificate of Approval for a Transfer Station for Hauled Domestic Sewage for the Pine Springs Landfill Site.  The group noted that the description of the project in the application and the process for public involvement appeared to justify EH!'s concerns expressed at an earlier stage in the process.  The group agreed that the Chair should write a letter to the Ministry of the Environment expressing the committee's continuing concern about the project.  Copies should be sent to Algonquin Highlands, Minden Hills and the Kushog Lake Property Owners Association.  The group also suggested that Sandy MacKay be encouraged to contact the local papers to tell them the story of the project and the environmental hazards associated with it.</div> <bR> <div> 9.  Adjournment:     The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 P.M.  The next meeting will be on March 20<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> at the Sisco Centre in Haliburton Village.</div> <bR> <div>  </div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="819" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 96 ><NOBR><bR> <div> Parking Lot Items</div> <bR> <div> EH! policy on providing refunds to people who have paid to attend events but do not appear</div> <div> Possible meeting of EH! with the Haliburton County Environment and Planning Advisory Committee</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div>   </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Environment Haliburton!</B><B> <A NAME="january_17_2004"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>January 17, 2004</B></div> <div> <B>10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.</B></div> <div> <B>Sisco Centre, Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <div> <B>Haliburton Village</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Minutes</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Present:</B>     Bill Beatty (Executive at large), Carolynn Coburn, Brian Cross (Treasurer), Ian Daniel, Margaret Dobrzensky, Mieke Foster, Gerry Hunnius, Valerie Hunnius, Eric Lilius, Sandy Mackay, Malcolm Morris, Cathy Olliffe (Executive at large), Darrell Selsky, Donald A. Smith, Wallis Smith (Secretary)</div> <bR> <div> <B>Guest:</B>     Kate Hall (Coordinator of U-Links)</div> <bR> <div> Agenda Items</div> <bR> <div> Meeting Chair:  As the Chair of EH!, Heather Ross, could not attend, the committee agreed that Carolynn Coburn would chair the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Welcome:     Carolynn Coburn welcomed members and introduced Kate Hall who is the coordinator of U-Links located in Minden.  Members introduced themselves to Kate.  Carolynn said that Kate had become a member of EH!.</div> <bR> <div> U-Links:     Kate Hall described U-Links and its relationship with Trent University.  She indicated that U-Links was soliciting research proposals from the community for consideration for the fall semester.  She encouraged members of EH! to put forward proposals for research having some benefit to the community at large.</div> <bR> <div> Agenda:     The agenda was re-ordered to deal with All Other Business first.</div> <bR> <div> All Other Business:</div> <bR> <div> World Wetlands Day (February 2, 2004):          Cathy Olliffe asked members to consider whether they would be prepared to speak to grade 2 and 3 public school classes about wetlands.  Members took her request under advisement.  Cathy will forward to members for their comment a draft of a letter to be sent to the local municipalities about World Wetlands Day.  Cathy also said that she is looking to place ads and/or stories in the local newspapers as a way of drawing attention to World Wetlands Day.  She asked members if they had any suitable material. </div> <div> Waste Water Treatment:     Carolynn Coburn said that Brent Wootton is scheduled to deliver a presentation on the alternative treatment of wastewater.  His presentation will be at the Fish Hatchery on January 20th at 2:00 P.M.  Carolynn said that there were 2 places reserved for EH! and invited members to attend.  She said that Brent could be contacted at 447-2628.</div> <div> Maple Syrup Workshop:     Bill Beatty informed members that a workshop on maple syrup production organized by the Muskoka Stewardship Council would take place at the Frost Centre on February 20th.  He encouraged members to attend.</div> <bR> <div> Minutes:     In view of the fact that the draft Minutes of the december meeting were late in being circulated, at Carolynn Coburn's suggestion, the committee agreed to defer its review of the minutes until the next meeting.</div> <bR> <div> By-Laws:     The By-Law sub-committee indicated that further work was required on the by-laws.  They said that the primary issues were: 1) the structure and function of the board of directors in relation to the general membership and 2) the rules of procedure.  After some useful discussion, the committee agreed to provide comments to the sub-committee by the middle of the week following.  The sub-committee agreed to work up organizational models for the committee's consideration at its next meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Membership:     The Committee adopted Mieke Foster's suggestion that all  new membership forms and renewals be sent to her along with the membership fees.  Mieke will ensure that Brian Cross gets the funds and that Eric Lilius gets names and addresses to add to the e-mail list.  The committee also agreed that notice of membership renewal would be given on December 1st of each year for submission along with the payment of fees by January 31st.  It was pointed out that nothing prevents members from renewing their membership and paying their fees for the following year earlier than January 31st if it is more convenient for them to do so. </div> <bR> <div> Elephant Lake:     Eric Lilius indicated that the sub-committee on Elephant Lake had met on December 23rd as a result of a request from Pat Martin, who is the Planning Officer for Dysart et al, for EH!'s comments on the issue.  Eric said that the sub-committee had agreed to undertake a number of tasks so that comments could be provided to Pat Martin and to Patricia Reilly by the end of January.  He said that the sub-committee will need to meet again as some of the tasks have not been completed.  Eric would set a time and place for the meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Plan for the Year:     Carolynn Coburn said that in the absence of the Chair of EH! there should be only a preliminary discussion of the results of the planning session held in December.  She said that it seemed to her and to Heather Ross, as the facilitator and chair, respectively, of the planning session, that there was a strong preference for EH! to focus on two issues, namely, waste management and the state of the environment.  At the same time, there was a need to consider funding proposals to the Haliburton County Development corporation and to the Trillium Foundation.  Kate Hall suggested that members also consider proposals to U-Links for community research.  After the discussion of a number of concrete proposals, a motion was adopted with Sandy Mackay moving and Ian Daniels seconding to empower the Executive, which would include Mieke Foster as membership coordinator, to receive funding proposals from members and to review those proposals for the purpose of returning to the committee at its meeting of February 21st with recommendations as to which proposals should be given priority by EH!. </div> <bR> <div> Further All Other Business:</div> <bR> <div> Contract Requirements:     Bill Beatty said that he was continuing to review sample contracts for a model suitable for the use of EH!.</div> <div> Bird Houses:     Bill Beatty indicated that the lumber for the construction of the birdhouses was not yet available.  He would contact members interested in building birdhouses once he gets the lumber.</div> <div> U-Links:     Kate Hall indicated that U-Links would be holding its annual celebration of community research in March.  She encouraged EH! to consider a poster display and presentation at the celebration.</div> <div> Peer Review of the Michalski Nielsen and Associates Report on Elephant Lake:     In response to a question from Don Smith, Cathy Olliffe indicated that Tracy Latullipe of Ducks Unlimited (DU) had said that she intended to contact Pat Martin concerning DU's willingness to undertake a peer review of the MNA report.</div> <div> Rail Trail:     In response to a question from Don Smith, Kate Hall indicated that the Rail Trail recommendation would go to County Council but that as far as she knew no date had been scheduled.</div> <div> Environment and Planning Committee:     In response to a question from Don Smith, Carolynn Coburn indicated that the Environment and Planning Committee was a functioning committee of County Council with membership from the public.</div> <div> Meeting Dates:     Cathy Olliffe indicated that during the summer it will not be possible for her to make Saturdays meetings of EH!.  She asked that consideration be given to changing the to evening meetings or to meetings during the week.  It was agreed that members would consider alternatives.</div> <bR> <div> Adjournment:     The meeting was adjourned at 12:20 P.M.</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="842" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 112 ><NOBR><bR> <div> Parking Lot Items</div> <bR> <div> EH! policy on providing refunds to people who have paid to attend events but do not appear</div> <div> Possible meeting of EH! with the Haliburton County Environment and Planning Advisory Committee</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Environment Haliburton!</B></div> <div> <B>December 13, 2003</B><B> <A NAME="december_13_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <B>10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.</B></div> <div> <B>The Gables of Phoenix</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Present:</B>     Jack Bateman, Bill Beatty (Executive at large), Carolynn Coburn, Brian Cross (Treasurer), Margaret Dobrzensky, Mieke Foster, Stephen Foster, Paul Heaven, Gerry Hunnius, Valerie Hunnius, Eric Lilius, Malcolm Morris, Cathy Olliffe (Executive at large), Heather Ross (Chair), Donald A. Smith, Wallis Smith (Secretary), Monika Turner</div> <bR> <div> Agenda Items/Minutes</div> <bR> <div> Welcome:     Heather Ross welcomed members to The Gables of Phoenix and thanked those that had brought food and refreshments.  </div> <bR> <div> Agenda:     The proposed agenda was adopted with the following amendments:</div> <bR> <div> Newspaper clippings would be discussed under Communications Report,</div> <div> EH! by-laws would be discussed under Financial Report,</div> <div> The Rail Trail, Well Alert, Pine Springs and Beaver Control would be discussed under Up-dates: Other.</div> <bR> <div> Review of Minutes:     The draft minutes of the November meeting were distributed since not everyone received them through e-mail.  Members reviewed and adopted the draft minutes without revision with Monika Turner moving and Carolynn Coburn seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Financial Report:     Brian Cross distributed a Financial Report dated December 16th noting that there had been little activity in the EH! account.  Upon Brian's suggestion, the committee adopted a motion establishing December 31st as year end for both financial and membership purposes with Carolynn coburn moving and Monika Turner seconding.  Bill Beatty, in his capacity as the EH! internal auditor, noted that the motions approved at EH!'s meetings of October 19th and November 15th , 2003 had failed to specify the per diem rate to be paid to Paul Heaven for his work in conjunction with the Elephant Lake re-zoning issue.   A motion moved by Bill Beatty and seconded by Eric Lilius was adopted accepting Paul Heaven's bill of $749 for payment and confirming that the Committee understood Paul's per diem to be $350 at the time the Committee directed he be retained by EH! to work on the Elephant Lake re-zoning issue.  Brian Cross's Financial Report was adopted with Bill Beatty moving and Gerry Hunnius seconding.</div> <bR> <div> By-Law Report:     Carolynn Coburn reported that the By-Law Sub-Committee had met to discuss draft EH! by-laws.  Carolynn indicated that the by-laws of the Paudash Lake Cottage Association and the Land Trust Association were useful models for the EH! by-laws.  She said that there were three remaining issues for the sub-committee, viz. proxy votes, board size and frequency of meetings.  Carolynn said that she hoped to be able to e-mail a final draft of the by-laws to interested memebrs prior to EH!'s January meeting.  The Committee thanked Carolynn and the sub-committee for its excellent work.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Communications Report:     Cathy Olliffe presented a report on the EH! web-site.  She thanked Eric Lillius for his help in re-designing the site.  Cathy indicated that while the process for vetting material on the web-site was working well, the process for getting comments on drafts of material to be sent to other organizations was not.  She said that she will have to impose a time-frame for feedback on such material so that she can produce a final product in a timely fashion.   Eric indicated that the "special  list" within the yahoogroup agreed upon at the previous meeting was not working well.  He suggested instead that a second Yahoo group (</FONT><A HREF="mailto:OfficialEH!@yahoogroups" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:OfficialEH!@yahoogroups"><U>OfficialEH!@yahoogroups</U></A> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >) be created.  Under this proposal, everything would be provided on </FONT><A HREF="mailto:EH@yahoogroups" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:EH@yahoogroups"><U>EH@yahoogroups</U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > while only EH agendas, minutes, business letters and reports would be provided on</FONT><U> </U><A HREF="mailto:OfficialEH@yahoogroups" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:OfficialEH@yahoogroups"><U><U>OfficialEH@yahoogroups</U></U></A><U>.</U><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  Members wanting only offical EH! business material would have their names transferred from </FONT><A HREF="mailto:EH@yahoogroups" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:EH@yahoogroups"><U>EH@yahoogroups</U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > to </FONT><A HREF="mailto:OfficalEH@yahoogroups" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:OfficalEH@yahoogroups"><U>OfficalEH@yahoogroups</U></A>.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  Members were encouraged to exercise discretion in choosing to broadcast e-mail messages through yahoogroups.  It was noted that with the list of e-mail addresses sent to each members, individuals could e-mail messages directly to one another without involving all of EH! unless it was appropriate to do so.</FONT></div> <div>  </div> <div> Wallis Smith reported that trying to provide members with a clipping service on environmental issues appearing in the local papers was proving to be too technically demanding and time consuming.   The Committee agreed that Wallis should maintain a scrapbook on environmental issues using articles from the local papers that members could review at each meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Updates:</div> <bR> <div> Elephant Lake:     Heather Ross led a review of a draft letter on the issues of the provincial wetland policy and the Elephant Lake re-zoning.   Following a lengthy discussion, it became clear that there were two issues in respect of the provincial wetland policy that should be addressed in any letter, namely: 1) the different levels of protection afforded wetlands on the shield as opposed to those south of the shield, and 2) the lack of clarity regarding the interpretation of "loss" in relation to wetland area and functions.  It was agreed that Wallis Smith would draft a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs with copies to the Minister of Natural Resources, the Minister of the Environment, the members of Parliament and the Provincial Legislature whose riding include Haliburton and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.  The letter would focus on the issues of the differential protection for wetlands on and off the shield and the ambiguity in the definition of loss of wetland area and function.  The issue of the rezoning of the Elephant Lake property would be used as a concrete example of the need to address these two issues immediately.  Heather Ross clarified that EH! Had not been asked to take any action in relation to the OMB hearing of the Elephant Lake rezoning.  She suggested that, at its next meeting, the committee should discuss what, if anything, it should in respect of the OMB hearing.</div> <div> Well Aware:     Cathy Olliffe desrcibed the recent provider's meeting she had organized under EH!'s contract with Well Alert.  She was disappointed with the number of people who turned out but impressed with the quality of the presentations.  Cathy said that she needs to get more information kits in preparation for the next meeting.  She will make a report to Well Alert as required by the contract.  The committee congratulated Cathy on her efforts.</div> <div> Rail Trail:     Heather Ross led a discussion of the many pieces of correspondence on the Rail Trail.  She indicated that it was now up to the Council of Dysart et al to make a decision on the matter.  She suggested that EH! could apply to Gary King for deputation at Council and maintain a watching brief.</div> <div> Pine Springs:       Heather Ross discussed the reaction of the Township of Algonquin Highlands to the letter EH! had sent on the Pine Springs lagoon.  The response of the Township was featured in an article in the Minden tim es dated November 24, 2003.  Heather said that it was regretable that information available to EH! at the time the letter was drafted had not been current.  She emphasized the need for the committee to keep on top of issues as they develop.  Nonetheless, she said, the afffect of EH!'s letter was to get a written commitment from the Township that EH!'s concerns would be addressed in the municipality's application for a certificate of approval.  It was agreed that Heather should write a letter to the Minister of the Environment on the province's policy on the nature of the material stored in septage lagoons. </div> <div> Beaver Control:     It was clarified that EH!'s involvement in this issue was only a result of receiving a letter asking for the committee's support for the use of beaver baffles for control purposes rather than more extreme measures.  It was suggested that the Stewardship Ciouncil would be a more appropriate venue for the issue.</div> <bR> <div> Planning Session:     Heather Ross and Carolynn Coburn facilitated a session on the expectations of the committee for the next year.  No minutes were taken of this part of the meeting.  However, notes from the flip chart are attached.</div> <bR> <div> Membership fees:     A motion was adopted to amend the motion approved on August 23, 2003 setting membership fees at $10/whole year and $5/half year so as to increase membership fees to $20/whole year and $10/half year with Cathy Olliffe moving and Gerry Hunnius seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Schedule of Meetings:     The committee agreed to the following schedule of meetings for the first half of 2004.  The meetings would be held at the Sisco Centre in Haliburton subject to further notice.:  </div> <bR> <div> January 17</div> <div> February 21</div> <div> March 20</div> <div> April 17</div> <div> May 15</div> <div> June 19.</div> <bR> <div> Adjournment:     the meeting adjoured at 3:00.</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="756" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 112 ><NOBR><bR> <div> Parking Lot Items</div> <bR> <div> EH! policy on providing refunds to people who have paid to attend events but do not appear</div> <div> Possible meeting of EH! with the Haliburton County Environment and Planning Advisory Committee</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Notes from the Flip Chart</B></div> <bR> <div> Accomplishments:</div> <div> incorporated</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">wetland bookmark</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">website and yahoo email</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">forests by the lake workshop</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">land trust forum</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">revision of Tree By-law</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">cloth bag project</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">review of Official Plans</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">"well aware"</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">work with local groups</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">advocacy activity with Coleman Lake, Irondale, asphalt plant, Pine Springs (Kushog), Elephant Lake, Bat Lake</div> <bR> <div> <B>Review of EH! Objectives</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Education:     to continue in 2004</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Advocacy:     to continue in 2004</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Lobbying:     to continue in 2004</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Research:     to be encouraged in 2004</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Work with others:     to continue in 2004</div> <bR> <div> <B>Considerations on structure</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">want to continue with monthly meetings</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">want to have meetings of the entire group</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">is the entire group to become directors, should there be 2 types of directors?  (The discussion is continuing and suggestions will be presented at the Jan. meeting)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Need to streamline the meetings by: </div> <bR> <div> discipline</div> <div> limiting time spent on administrative matters, including taking financial reports only twice yearly</div> <div> making better use of sub-committees with the sub-committees meeting/communicating separately and bringing summaries and issues to the full membership  - TO ACCOMMODATE OUR VARIOUS PASSIONS but condense when brought to the full membership.</div> <div> form should follow function - i.e. establish sub-committees as needed</div> <div> have possible need for communications, Official Plans/land use, wetlands, waste management, forests sub-committees</div> <div>      </div> <div> <B>SUGGESTIONS FOR 2004: the brain storming</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">member profiles on the website</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">the committee has expert/members who could take turns bringing proposals to the full membership</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">a 25 year forecast of how the County may look</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">apply local issues to critiques of county and provincial policy, should be on-going, a touchstone of EH's work</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">develop baseline, quality of environment indicators, a state of the county report, integrating GIS</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">conference/workshop on septic re-inspections</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">wetlands and forestry protection</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">change of the political climate in the County to champion "green"</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">elect truly environmentally aware politicians</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">gather baseline data on birds, mammals, plants, wingless animals so that changes can be monitored</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">focus on the loopholes in the current land use restrictions as advantage is being taken in this pre-approval of Official Plans time</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">stratigize re influencing local politicians</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">get younger people involved, partner with other groups such as SSFC student proposal</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">re: trails, should look at the Stowe Vermont example</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">disseminate information about other areas</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">education, seminars, on long horn beetle, partner with HH Stewardship Council</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">concern that short-term gains are at the expense of long-term costs</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">strategize to reach the silent majority - try to get them interested</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">watershed health - impact of development</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">waste management - local education re what comes in, lobbying re packaging</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">waste management - partner with SSFC students for project in Haliburton village</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">HCDC's $5,000 - work with realtors to inform new property owners</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Conservation Authority?</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">fund-raising</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">ideas for recycling techniques</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">adopt a stretch of highway</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">partner with Algonquin Highlands re septic re-inspections</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">inserts for tax bills</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">advocacy around lake management plans</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">monitor the rapid evaluation for wetlands</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">septage lagoons best practices                    </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">setpage maintenance for water access properties</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">work with/education local commercial sector</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">a project that involves youth</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">one-on-one with neighbours</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">invite a politician to a meeting</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">visioning, strategic planning for 7 generations</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">ongoing - communicate, website, letters</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">research - work with U-links</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">workshops</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">loon watch, frog watch etc.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">engage schools, cottagers to monitor</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">engage service providers in recycling</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">inventory of locally available environmentally friendly products</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="13" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">application for a grant to hire staff</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Environment Haliburton!</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="november_15_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>  </B><B>November 15, 2003</B></div> <div> <B>10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.</B></div> <div> <B>Sisco Centre, Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <div> <B>Haliburton Village</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Minutes</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Present:  </B>Jack Bateman, Bill Beatty (Executive at large), Carolynn Coburn, Brian Cross (Treasurer), Mieke Foster, Stephen Foster, Paul Heaven, Andrea Hillo, Gerry Hunnius, Valerie Hunnius, Eric Lilius, Sandy Mackay, Malcolm Morris, Cathy Olliffe (Executive at large), Heather Ross (Chair), Donald A. Smith, Lorraine Smith, Wallis Smith (Secretary), Karen Warner</div> <bR> <div> <B>Guests:       </B>Patricia Reilly</div> <bR> <div> Agenda Items</div> <bR> <div> Welcome:     The Chair welcomed members noting that a guest was present and asked members to introduce themselves.</div> <bR> <div> Adoption of Agenda:     The Agenda was adopted with the following additions:</div> <bR> <div> Land trust</div> <div> Long-horned beetles</div> <div> Beaver hunting</div> <div> Victoria's Jubilee</div> <div> Broad banding</div> <div> Development of at-capacity lakes</div> <bR> <div> with 'Mieke Foster moving adoption and Brian Cross seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Adoption of Minutes:     The draft Minutes were adopted subject to the comments previously provided by Donald Smith and Lorraine Smith to members with Carolynn Coburn moving and Monika Turner seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Financial Report:  Brian Cross presented the monthly financial report.  He noted that the funds from the purchase of coffee would be delivered directly to Heather Ross who provides the coffee.  The financial report was accepted with Bill Beatty moving and Sandy MacKay seconding. </div> <bR> <div> The Web site and the Yahoo Group:     </div> <bR> <div> Web site:  Heather Ross announced that EH!'s web site (www.environmenthaliburton.ca) was up and running.  Heather extended the thanks of the committee to Sandy MacKay for providing a computer, to Eric Lilius for providing technical back-up and to Cathy Olliffe for designing the web site and preparing materials for posting.  Special thanks were given to Cathy for the skill, energy and labour that she brings to developing and maintaining the web site.  Heather raised the issue of managing the content of the web site.  A motion was adopted with Monika Turner moving and Valerie Hunnius seconding that an editorial board consisting of Heather Ross, Carolynn Coburn and Malcolm Morris be established to vet material prior to posting on EH!'s web site and that all materials intended for posting be submitted to Cathy Olliffe who will be responsible for forwarding them to the editorial board for review.  Members were encouraged to forward material for posting on the web site and that, in doing so, they should follow their inclination as to the information to include and the organizations to contact for material.</div> <div> Information management:  Heather Ross raised the issue of the over-use of the Yahoo group site.  Upon the suggestion of Eric Lilius, it was agreed that there would be a special notice list as well as the current all-inclusive list.  People wishing to be on the special list only would receive the "official" documents of EH!, e.g. minutes of meetings, letters on behalf of the committee, notification of events.  People wishing to receive only these "official" documents should let Eric know.  All other members would receive the special list items as well as everything else.   It was suggested that a list of EH! members be circulated by e-mail to members so that selective communications can be sent out without broadcasting to the whole Yahoo group.</div> <bR> <div> Elephant Lake rezoning:  Heather Ross advised the Committee that Paul Heaven had been retained by EH! to review the natural heritage report prepared by Michael Michalski of Michalski Nielsen Associates in relation to the 8 lots on Elephant Lake proposed for development and to conduct a site visit.  At Heather's request, Paul described for the committee the documents upon which he based his review and the field work he was able to conduct from a boat.  He indicated that, in his view, there were deficiencies in the report including:</div> <bR> <div> the failure to contact all individuals responsible for identifying provincially significant wildlife in the area;</div> <div> the failure to mention a rare pondweed observed adjacent to the site;</div> <div> the lack of a controlled investigation to determine presence or absence of provincially significant wildlife on site;</div> <div> the failure to address the impact of development on fish, moose and wild rice habitat;</div> <div> the failure to have regard for the slope of the bed of the lake in assessing suitability of the wetland for docks and boats;</div> <div> the failure to identify site specific considerations suggesting environmental sensitivity to boating and other recreational uses;</div> <div> the use of a highly contentious standard, viz. absolute loss, to assess prohibitive environmental impacts.</div> <bR> <div> There followed a lengthy discussion of Paul's findings and the actions that might be taken in view of those findings.  Heather Ross clarified the issues as being: 1) changing the provincial policy that south of a line running along the bottom of the shield there would be no development in wetlands while north of that line development could take place under certain conditions; and 2) working with the residents of Elephant Lake through the sub-committee of EH! formed at the last meeting to address the specific development proposal now confronting them.  It was agreed that EH! would pursue both avenues.  A motion was adopted with Monika Turner moving and Valerie Hunnius seconding to thank Paul for the work he has done and to amend the motion adopted at the meeting Of October 19<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> so that Paul Heaven could be paid for 2 days of work rather than the 1.5 days previously indicated.</div> <bR> <div> Business Arising:</div> <bR> <div> Use of Pesticides:  Carolynn Coburn and Valerie Hunnius reported on the policies of Dysart et al and Algonquin Highlands East concerning the use of pesticides.  Cathy Olliffe and Wallis Smith will report at the next meeting.  Carolynn agreed to canvass the County on its policies.</div> <div> Rail Trail Plan:  Valerie Hunnius read a letter she had drafted to be sent to the Rail Trail Committee regarding the proposed Master Plan for the rail trail.  The letter raised a number of public safety and environmental issues and suggested some options that could be considered for the trail.  Subject to comments made by members, a motion was adopted with Bill Beatty moving and Monika Turner seconding that the letter be sent to the Rail Trail Committee and, as an open letter, to the Minden Times, Haliburton Echo and Wilberforce Courier with copies to Gary King and the Ontario Trails Council.</div> <div> Well Aware:     Cathy Olliffe reported that a contract has been signed with Green Communities to organize forums on wells in the county.  Cathy indicated that planning for the providers forum scheduled for December 9<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> at Club 35 is proceeding well although the turn-out may be lower than hoped.</div> <div> Workshop in a Box:     Mieke Foster reported that "Workshop in a Box" is no longer being published.  As s result, she has obtained a copy on loan, which she will have copied, for the committee.</div> <div> Fund-raising Ideas: Bill Beatty offered to get the lumber required to make birdhouses for sale.  Sandy MacKay and Patricia Reilly indicated that they were interested in helping to build the bird boxes.</div> <bR> <div> EH! Brochure: This item was put over to the next meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Cloth Bag Project: Heather Ross reported that some bags were left if anyone was interested in buying them.  She also indicated that Trevor Babs of the HCDC is investigating whether a student in the high school entrepreneurship program might be interested in taking over the project. </div> <bR> <div> Wetlands Meeting: Heather Ross reported that the workshop held on October 18<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> was excellent although the turn out was disappointing.  She indicated that she had been able to collect a lot of material that would be useful to the committee.</div> <bR> <div> All Other Business:</div> <bR> <div> Land Trust Forum: Heather Ross reported that Ian Daniel would be unable to attend a land trust forum in Toronto on November 21<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT>.  No one else from the committee was able to attend in his stead.</div> <div> Search Committee:     Heather reported that the search committee meeting is still expected to take place on November 22<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >nd</FONT>.</div> <div> Beetles:  Bill Beatty proposed that an information workshop on Asian Long-horned beetles be organized for EH!.  The Stewardship Council might be interested in partnering such an event.  The committee agreed to discuss this proposal at the next meeting.  Don Smith offered to display the Sawyer Beetle, a common long-horned beetle in Canada after the meeting.</div> <div> Victoria's Jubilee:   Heather Ross proposed that the committee consider an environmental project for Victoria's Jubilee celebrations being organized by the Minden Museum Committee.  This will be discussed at the next meeting.</div> <div> Beaver Hunting: Heather Ross indicated that some concerns have been expressed over ridding the county of nuisance beaver through killing rather than prevention (ie. beaver baffles).  She asked members to consider what, if any, position EH! might want to take on the issue.</div> <div> Broad Banding: Eric Lilius urged members to write letters in support of broad Banding in Haliburton County.</div> <bR> <div> Next Meeting:  The next meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on December 13<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> at Heather Ross's house.  Lunch will be provided.</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="598" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 96 ><NOBR><bR> <div> Parking Lot Items</div> <bR> <div> EH! policy on providing refunds to people who have paid to attend events but do not appear</div> <div> Possible meeting of EH! with the Haliburton County Environment and Planning Advisory Committee</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Environment Haliburton!</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="october_19_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>October 19, 2003</B></div> <div> <B>10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.</B></div> <div> <B>Sisco Centre, Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <div> <B>Haliburton Village</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Minutes</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Present:  </B>Bill Beatty (Executive at large), Carolynn Coburn, Brian Cross (Treasurer), Ian Daniel, Margaret Dobrzensky, Mieke Foster, Stephen Foster, Andrea Hillo, Gerry Hunnius, Valerie Hunnius, Eric Lilius, Sandy Mackay, Malcolm Morris, Cathy Olliffe (Executive at large), Heather Ross (Chair), Marilyn Rydberg, Darrell Selsky, Cheryl Smillie, Donald A. Smith, Lorraine Smith, Wallis Smith (Secretary), Karen Warner</div> <bR> <div> Agenda Items</div> <bR> <div> Welcome:     The Chair welcomed members and noted that there were new members in attendance and asked members to introduce themselves.</div> <bR> <div> Adoption of Agenda:     The following items were added to the agenda:</div> <bR> <div> Elephant Lake re-zoning,</div> <div> Land Trust Search Committee,</div> <div> Ontario Green Communities - Well Aware Program,</div> <div> EH! Brochure,</div> <div> Cloth Bag Project,</div> <div> Asian Long Horned Beetle.</div> <bR> <div> With these additions, the agenda was adopted with Carolynn Coburn moving and Darrell Selsky seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Adoption of Minutes:     The draft Minutes of the September meeting were adopted as final with Gerry Hunnius moving and Cathy Olliffe seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Financial Report:  Brian Cross distributed copies of the financial report.  Brian noted that for the purpose of the report, the record would be closed on the 16<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> of each month.  The Chair clarified that the $1,500 attributed to the "bag" project need not be considered an amount owing to the HCDC but could be applied to a continuing cloth bag project or some other project consistent with the objectives of HCDC.  With this clarification, the financial report was adopted with Bill Beatty moving and Sandy Mackay seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Organizational Report:</div> <bR> <div> Bylaws:  Carolynn Coburn reported that she was making progress on drafting EH!'s corporate bylaws.  She indicated that she would try to circulate a draft of the bylaws prior to the December meeting.  Carolynn also reported that she had submitted the report identifying the executive of EH! to the Ministry of Consumer and Corporate Relations.</div> <div> Workshop Policies:     Heather Ross led a brief review of EH!'s practices in organizing the woodlot workshop and the land trust forum.   Much of the discussion focussed on registration procedures and it was confirmed that the purchase of the manual "Workshop in a Box" would be useful.  Bill Beatty indicated that the Haliburton Stewardship Council had expressed an interest in partnering the 2004 woodlot workshop.</div> <div> Fund-raising:  Heather Ross noted that a new fiscal year was approaching and that consideration would have to be given to fund-raising for activities in that year.  Cathy Olliffe suggested that EH! make and sell birdhouses.  Heather asked members to consider other projects/events that could be undertaken to raise funds.</div> <bR> <div> Communications Report:  Cathy Olliffe announced that Sandy Mackay had provided her with a computer and she thanked him for his kindness.  Cathy indicated that with the new computer, she would be able to design a website for EH!.  Cathy said that she would try to complete the site so that it could be used during the municipal elections.  Andrea Hillo agreed to assist Cathy in this project.  Cathy also said that she was preparing stories on EH! activities for the local media.  Gerry Hunnius offered to check the Environmental Bill of Rights website for developments affecting Haliburton.  The Committee adopted a motion to subscribe to the Highlands Courier (Wilberforce edition), the Echo and the Times with Valerie Hunnius moving and Mieke Foster seconding.  Brian Cross agreed to purchase the subscriptions and have the papers forwarded to Wallis Smith's mailing address.  Wallis undertook to review the papers for any articles, advertisements or letters on environmental matters in the county and to forward such information to the members of the committee.</div> <bR> <div> Cosmetic Use of Pesticides:     Heather Ross circulated a report by Johanne Gelinas, Canada's Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, on the federal evaluation of pesticides and an information kit on pesticide use as background for a discussion of the role EH! should play in the issue.  Lorraine Smith spoke in support of the first recommendation contained in the Association of Ontario Municipalities (AMO) Pesticide Brief (attached).  The ensuing discussion touched upon a number of issues, including the possible role of the province in regulating the cosmetic use of pesticides, which is included in the recommendations of the AMO Pesticide Brief, the policies of municipalities in Haliburton concerning the use of pesticides, and the presentation of local doctors on the issue to County Council.  It was agreed that EH! would focus on the use of pesticides generally and not just the cosmetic use of pesticides. </div> <div> It was decided that prior to any further discussion of this issue by the committee, information should be gathered on the actual use of pesticides in the county.  It was agreed that each municipality would be asked what policy they had on the use of pesticides within their jurisdiction and what use, if any, they made of pesticides on their property.  The following members agreed to contact the townships:</div> <bR> <div> Wallis Smith - Minden Hills,</div> <div> Carolynn Coburn - Dysart et al,</div> <div> Cathy Olliffe - Algonquin Highlands,</div> <div> Valerie Hunnius - Highland East</div> <bR> <div> Malcolm Morris agreed to contact the school board about their use of pesticides on school property.</div> <bR> <div> Elephant Lake Re-zoning:     Heather Ross provided some background on the recent re-zoning of hazardous lands along the York River in Harcourt Township to allow for residential development.  She noted that the re-zoned area was in one of the two wetlands in the County that are now designated as a provincially significant wetland.  Andrea Hillo described recent events and the efforts of local residents to oppose the development project.  The committee agreed that the re-zoning of the wetland for development and the proposal to subdivide the wetland into 8 lots constituted an issue of countywide significance.  As such, EH! should establish a role for itself in opposing the project.  With Valerie Hunnius moving and Ian Daniel seconding, the committee adopted a motion to:</div> <bR> <div> Contact the Elephant Lake cottage associations to determine if one or more of the associations are prepared to actively oppose the proposed development of the wetland;</div> <div> If it is clear that one or more of the Elephant Lake cottage associations are prepared to actively oppose the proposed development, then EH! should offer its full support to the association(s), including;</div> <div> Providing 1.5 days of funding for Paul Heaven to conduct an on-site visit and to prepare a review of the natural heritage report submitted by Michael Michalski of Michalski Nielsen Associates on behalf of the developers;</div> <div> In the event that Paul Heaven's review indicates that fish habitat is impacted, contacting the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Ministry of Natural Resources;</div> <div> In the event that Paul Heaven's review indicates that there are significant problems with the Michalski natural heritage report, appealing the re-zoning to the Township of Dysart;</div> <div> Contacting the Sierra Legal Defence Fund and other environmental organizations to apprise them of the proposal to develop one of the two provincially significant wetlands in Haliburton County;</div> <div> Sending a letter from the Chair to Premier-elect Dalton McGuinty setting out the facts concerning the push to gain approval of the project under the old rules when it would gain no such approval under the recently adopted Official Plan and asking for the new government's intervention in the matter;</div> <div> Sending a letter from the Chair to the Reeve of Dysart expressing EH!'s concern over the re-zoning and the proposed development;</div> <div> Send an open letter from the Chair to the Echo expressing EH!'s objections to the proposed development;</div> <div> Convene a sub-committee to implement the above strategy and manage EH!'s role in the issue.  Andrea Hillo, Gerry Hunnius, Valerie Hunnius, Eric Lilius, Cathy Olliffe, Wallis Smith and Karen Warner agreed to be on the sub-committee.  Heather Ross agreed to play a role in the sub-committee during its formative phase.</div> <bR> <div> Waste Management:</div> <bR> <div> County:     Stephen Foster indicated that the report of the consultant retained by the County to study the issue of waste management indicates that capacity exists in the County and that a mobile compactor may be feasible.  The report is due to go to Council in the near future when it will be publicly available.</div> <div> Algonquin Highlands:     Sandy MacKay reported on 2 meetings that were part of the public consultation process being undertaken by the Township on the issue of solid waste management.  He indicated that no similar process was in the offing in respect of liquid waste that would be pumped into the septage lagoons proposed for the Pine Springs landfill site.</div> <bR> <div> Municipal Elections:     Heather Ross reported that letters from EH! have been sent to each of the candidates asking for their position on a number of environmental issues.  The letters were tailored for each township.   Heather noted that an all candidates meeting is scheduled for Dysart et al at 7:30 PM on Thursday, October 23<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >rd</FONT> in Haliburton. </div> <bR> <div> Provincial Elections:     Heather Ross noted that letters were sent to each candidate.  Responses were received from the Liberal and Green party candidates.</div> <bR> <div> Rail Trail:     Lorraine Smith reported on the third and final public meeting held by the Rail Trail Committee with Stantec, the consultant company retained to propose a management strategy (Master Plan) for the rail trail.  Lorraine indicated that the consultant is recommending multi use including ATV's.  The plan recommended by the consultant will become public at the end of October when it is presented to County Council.  With Lorraine Smith moving and Margaret Dobrzensky seconding, the committee adopted a motion that the proposed plan should be reviewed and comments provided to Trails and Tours with a copy to County Council.  Gerry Hunnius and Valerie Hunnius received the thanks of the committee for taking on this task.</div> <bR> <div> All Other Business:</div> <bR> <div> Green Communities - Well Aware Program: Heather Ross reported that Green Communities of Ontario have contacted EH! asking it to do the outreach associated with community forums to be held in the county on the care and tending of wells.  The first forum is to be for providers before Christmas and other forums for the public next year.  Cathy Olliffe expressed an interest in taking on this project.  With Bill Beatty moving and Carolynn Coburn seconding, the committee adopted a motion that Heather and Cathy should get in touch with Green Communities of Ontario to determine what is required of EH! and report back at the next meeting.</div> <div> Land Trust Search Committee:     Ian Daniel reported that the search committee struck by EH! to look into names for potential directors of a Haliburton Land Trust has met and has decided to ask EH! and the groups attending the Land Trust Workshop to submit names to the search committee.  Once the search committee has a number of names, it will narrow the field in January with a view to beginning discussions with individuals about a possible role as a director in a land trust.  Ian urged members to contact him with names of potential directors.</div> <div> Asian Long-horned Beetle: Bill Beatty advised that it is likely that the Asian Long-horned beetle will be in Haliburton within three years.  Donald Smith described the characteristic white bands on the legs of the beetle that distinguish it from other long-horned beetles.  Bill indicated that the beetle attacks and kills all hardwoods and that if members should notice indications of their presence, i.e. dime size holes in the trunks of trees and saw dust at the base, they should contact the Ministry of Natural Resources or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.  Bill said that he would contact the media to advise them of the need for a story alerting people of the danger.</div> <div> Ontario Environment Network: Heather Ross advised that OEN is holding a meeting in Lakefield next weekend.</div> <div> HHSC Wetlands Meeting: Discussion of this item was put off until the next meeting.</div> <div> EH! Brochure: Discussion of this item was put off until the next meeting.</div> <div> Cloth Bag Project: Discussion of this item was put off until the next meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 PM.  </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="598" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 96 ><NOBR><bR> <div> Parking Lot Items</div> <bR> <div> EH! policy on providing refunds to people who have paid to attend events but do not appear</div> <div> Possible meeting of EH! with the Haliburton County Environment and Planning Advisory Committee</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div>   </div> <div> The First Recommendation Contained in the AMO Pesticides Brief, May 2003</div> <bR> <bR> <div> "That AMO requests that Provincial Government take leadership to uniformly and consistently address the issue of non-essential use of pesticides on lawns and gardens by homeowners and local applicators in urban municipalities across the province.  This is clearly a matter of provincial interest in terms of public health and the environment and dealing with it on a municipal-by-municipal basis does not make sense.  The Ontario Pesticide Advisory Committee, which was created under the Pesticides Act and [sic] is an existing resource that needs to be more actively and publicly engaged in the pesticide issue in support of the province taking on a leadership role." </div> <bR> <div> <B>Environment Haliburton!</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="september_13_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>September 13, 2003</B></div> <div> <B>10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.</B></div> <div> <B>Sisco Centre, Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <div> <B>Haliburton Village</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Minutes</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Present:  </B>Jack Bateman, Bill Beatty, Carolynn Coburn, Brian Cross (Treasurer pro tem), Ian Daniel, Mieke Foster, Stephen Foster, Gerry Hunnius, Valerie Hunnius, Eric Lilius, Cathy Olliffe, Heather Ross (Chairperson pro tem), Darrell Selsky, Lorraine Smith, Wallis Smith (Secretary pro tem), Monika Turner, Bonnie Webster</div> <bR> <div> <B>Guest:</B>     John Oatway</div> <bR> <div> <B>Agenda Items</B></div> <bR> <div> Welcome:     The Chair welcomed members and asked that they introduce themselves to their guest.  The Chair and members of the committee congratulated Ian Daniel on the very successful Land Trust Forum.  The Chair asked Bill Beatty to accept a gift on behalf of his wife, Anne Beatty, for hosting the Woodlot Workshop lunch.</div> <bR> <div> Adoption of Agenda:     The Chair noted that Torben Michalsen would not be able to attend the meeting and that the item "All Other Business" should be added.  With these revisions, the agenda was adopted with the Monika Turner moving and Mieke foster seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Special Presentation: Brian Cross introduced John Oatway, Manager of the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program for the Ministry of Natural Resources.  Brian indicated that there was some controversy surrounding the program and that EH! in an effort to inform itself about the program had asked Brian to extend an invitation to John to address the committee.  John acknowledged the controversy surrounding the program and said that, as a public official, he would focus on the facts.  John provided an overview of private land forestry in the province and a review of the Ministry's Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program.  He distributed slides of his presentation and indicated he would make it available on disc to the Chair of the committee.  On behalf of the committee, the Chair thanked John for his informative presentation and invited him to remain for the rest of the meeting, which he agreed to do.</div> <bR> <div> Adoption of the Minutes:     The minutes were revised as follows:</div> <div> Agenda item #5, under the subheading "Membership", it was noted that September 1<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT> would be the start for the half-year term.</div> <div> Under Item #14, under the subheading "Trails and Tours", it was noted that the specific issue was the ATV use of the rail trail.</div> <div> Subject to these revisions, the minutes were adopted with Mieke Foster moving and Valerie Hunnius seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Financial Report:     Brian Cross distributed copies of the financial report.  He said that he wanted to develop a more condensed format for the report.  Following some discussion, he agreed that the report would be complete as of a specific date in the month.  The financial report was adopted with Ian Daniel moving and Bill Beatty seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Organizational Sub-Committee Report:  Carolynn Coburn indicated that she had received the incorporation papers for EH!  She distributed copies to the Executive (pro tem).  At the same time, Carolynn said that a reporting form had to submitted within 60 days showing the permanent executive of the corporation.  It was the consensus of the members that the present meeting afforded an opportunity to elect a permanent executive.  After discussion, it was agreed by members that there should be a President, a Treasurer and a Secretary with two additional members of the executive at large.  It was moved by Darrell Selsky with Carolynn Coburn seconding that the current executive members pro tem stand as candidates for their respective offices and that Cathy Olliffe and Bill Beatty be nominated for the two positions of executive at large.  The motion was adopted.  As a result, the executive of Environment Haliburton! consists of:</div> <div> Chair               Heather Ross</div> <div> Treasurer          Brian Cross</div> <div> Secretary          Wallis Smith</div> <div> Executive at Large     Cathy Olliffe</div> <div> Executive at Large     Bill Beatty</div> <bR> <div> Land Trust Forum:     Ian Daniel presented a report on the Land Trust Forum.  He indicated that the financial status of the forum was incorporated in Brian Cross's financial report.  Ian said that the feedback from the 42 registrants at the Forum was extremely positive and that there was unanimous support from the Forum for moving ahead with a land trust in Haliburton County.  Ian Daniel moved with Lorraine Smith seconding that EH! should form a search committee for a board of directors for a land trust and that such a trust should be an independent trust for Haliburton County with the option of joining with an existing trust being considered only if it an independent trust should not prove feasible.  The motion was adopted.  Stephen Foster, Cathy Olliffe and Lorraine Smith volunteered to be members of the search committee.  Ian agreed to coordinate the initial meeting.</div> <bR> <div> All Other Business:</div> <div> Provincial election:     The Chair distributed a letter that was being sent on behalf of EH! to all provincial candidates in the riding.</div> <div> Municipal election:     It was agreed that that letters on behalf of EH! to the candidates in each of the municipalities would be developed by:</div> <div> Gerry and Valerie Hunnius for Highlands East</div> <div> Cathy Olliffe for Algonquin Highlands</div> <div> Heather Ross and Wallis Smith for Minden Hills</div> <div> Carolynn Coburn and Eric Lilius for Dysart et al.</div> <div> Coleman Lake Wayside Pit:     The Chair distributed a letter from the Coleman Lake Association to Dysart et al.</div> <div> Clean and Clear Bylaw:     The Chair distributed a draft letter.</div> <div> The Chair indicated that council has adopted the County Official Plan.</div> <div> The Chair noted that Cathy Olliffe had represented EH! at a meeting on the Algonquin Highlands draft Official Plan.</div> <div> Stephen Foster provided an update on Haliburton waste management planning noting that while the County was allowing no public input, Algonquin Highlands was soliciting public input into the terms of reference for tendering proposal.  Mieke Foster and Cathy Olliffe agreed to attend some of the meetings hosted by Algonquin Highlands.</div> <div> The Chair indicated that she had received a letter from the Ministry of Natural Resources in response to EH!'s letter on the proposed asphalt plant at Irondale.</div> <div> The Chair indicated that membership cards designed by Mieke  Foster were available.</div> <div> It was agreed that Mieke Foster would look at the cost of acquiring a workshop planning binder.</div> <div> Members agreed that contributions would be made to the purchase of coffee and that the Chair would be reimbursed for costs associated with the functions of her office beginning in January 2004.</div> <bR> <div> Next Meeting:     The Chair noted that the Stewardship Council was holding a wetlands workshop on the date for EH!'s next scheduled meeting.  In view of this and the lack of an alternate Saturday in October, it was agreed that EH! would meet on Sunday, October 19<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> at 10:00 A.M. at the Sisco Centre in Haliburton.</div> <bR> <div> Adjournment:          The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 P.M.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Environment Haliburton!</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="august_23_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>August 23, 2003</B></div> <div> <B>10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.</B></div> <div> <B>Sisco Centre, Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <div> <B>Haliburton Village</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Minutes</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Present:</B>     Bill Beatty, Carolynn Coburn, Brian Cross (Treasurer pro tem), Ian Daniel, Mieke Foster, Stephen Foster, Gerry Hunnius, Valerie Hunnius, Malcolm Morris, Heather Ross (Chairperson pro tem), Marilyn Rydberg, Lorraine Smith, Wallis Smith (Secretary pro tem), Monika Turner, Karen Warner</div> <bR> <div> Agenda Items</div> <bR> <div> Welcome:     The Chair welcomed members and, as there were new members present, invite all members to introduce themselves.</div> <bR> <div> Adoption of the Agenda:     The Agenda was adopted with revisions.  There would be no report from the Wetlands group.  The EH! Annual General Meeting and membership would be discussed under the Organizational Sub-Committee Report.  All Other Business would address the County waste management report, Darrell Selsky's request for EH! Support for the "clean and clear" bylaw, follow-on to the June EH! discussion of pesticides, and the planning for the special presentation during EH!'s September meeting.  Adoption was moved by Carolynn Coburn and seconded by Monika Turner.</div> <bR> <div> Adoption of the Minutes:     The draft Minutes of the July 19<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> meeting were adopted with Carolynn Coburn moving and Bill Beatty seconding. </div> <bR> <div> Financial Report:     Brian Cross presented the financial report (attached) noting that the deficit on the Cloth Bag Project would be adjusted once the receipts from that project were received.  The receipts were expected to be delivered as part of the Cloth Bag Project Report later in the agenda.  The report was accepted with Bill Beatty moving and Monika Turner seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Organizational Sub-Committee Report:</div> <bR> <div> Incorporation - Carolynn Coburn said that she had not as yet received confirmation of EH!'s incorporation but that she expected it shortly.</div> <div> Insurance - Stephen Foster indicated that director's insurance, including basic and special event coverage, was available through the Ontario Environmental Network.  A motion was adopted that EH! should join the Ontario Environmental Network (OEN) with Carolynn Coburn moving and Mieke Foster Seconding.  A further motion was adopted to secure basic insurance coverage for directors through the OEN in the amount of $5 million with Mieke Foster moving and Brian Cross seconding.</div> <div> Membership - Mieke Foster indicated that six new members had joined EH! as a result of membership drives at various local events.  A motion was adopted that the membership fee be set at $10 for a whole year and $5 for a half year and that September 1 be the start of the half-year membership term with Ian Daniel moving and Karen Warner seconding.</div> <div> AGM - It was agreed by consensus that the Annual General Meeting of EH! would be held in April.  At the same time, it was agreed that at its meeting on September 13<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>, EH! would begin to consider reaching out to groups in the surrounding regions having similar mandates to that of EH! with a view to establishing communication and liaison links with those groups.  A list of potential groups with some background information on them would be provided as a focus for the discussion.</div> <bR> <div> Cloth Bag Project:     This item was moved up from #11 on the agenda.  Kim Varty reported on the Cloth Bag Project and provided a financial statement and sales receipts.  She indicated that sales were going well.  A motion was adopted congratulating Kim on the success of her project with Monika Turner moving and Mieke foster seconding.  It was agreed that EH! would send letters, invoices and restock forms to the retailers offering the cloth bags and that efforts would be made to put a story in the local papers, along with a picture of Kim, about the Cloth Bag Project.  It was also agreed that the next meeting of EH! would address the issue of keeping the project going.</div> <bR> <div> Communications Sub-Committee Report:     While the was no report from the Communications Sub-Committee, members noted the excellent articles produced by Cathy Olliffe on the land trust forum and offered the Committee's thanks for her efforts.</div> <bR> <div> Land Trust Forum Report:     Ian Daniel reported on the budget for the land trust forum indicating that a potential deficit existed that might be nullified through late registrations.   It was agreed that Ian should review the policies of ministries and agencies in respect of the receipt of honoraria by staff.  Gifts to speakers of maple syrup from Bill Beatty's bush were warmly endorsed by members.  The Committee supported the suggestions that the Reeve of Algonquin Highlands be invited to kick-off the forum in acknowledgement that the forum was taking place in that municipality's facility and that the representative from the Legion be registered gratis in view of the Legion's kind donation to the forum. </div> <bR> <div> Woodlot Management Workshop Report:     Bill Beatty reported on a successful woodlot management workshop.  The Committee's thanks were extended to Bill and Anne Beatty for their efforts in making it an informative and enjoyable day.  Follow-up to the workshop was discussed with questions being raised about the committee's ability to undertake another project at the present time.  It was agreed that members should write letters on behalf of Dave Chepesky's efforts to standardize  international labelling of maple syrup products.</div> <bR> <div> Official Plan Sub-Committee Report:     Heather Ross reported on the two strategic planning sessions held on the Haliburton County Strategic Plan.</div> <bR> <div> EH! Brochure:     Monika Turner introduced the draft EH! brochure explaining that the material was drawn from the EH! formative meeting, minutes of subsequent meetings and the web site and that it was intended to attract new members.  Members commented that there should be more of a focus on information and less on membership.  The issue of whether all members should feel constrained to attend all monthly meetings was raised.  Monika agreed to revise the draft for the October meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Business Arising from the Minutes:</div> <bR> <div> Pine Springs - Heather Ross reported that she had received a letter from the Minister of the Environment in response to her letter.  MOE indicated that it had received no application from Algonquin Highlands in respect of Pine Springs and that when it did, it would post it on the EBR web site.  Heather offered to monitor the web site.</div> <div> Asphalt Plant - Cathy Olliffe reported that the sentiment at the public meeting held in Gooderham to address the proposed asphalt plant was strongly against the plant.  The Municipality of Highlands East has decided not to support the plant's application to the Ministry of Natural Resources.  A final decision on the matter will be made by the MNR. </div> <div> Coleman Lake Wayside Pit - Marilyn Rydberg reported on the progress to date on the application for a wayside pit.  Marilyn indicated that the Council of Dysart et al would meet with the Coleman Lake group on September 7<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> toward a decision by Council on the application on September 8<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>.   She asked that a representative of EH! attend the meeting in support of the Coleman Lake group.  A motion was adopted by consensus that Heather, as a representative of EH!, would attend and support the Coleman Lake group in its meeting with Council.</div> <bR> <div> Up-Coming elections:     It was agreed that members would identify provincial and municipal level environmental issues toward preparing questions to be directed to the candidates.</div> <bR> <div> All Other Business:</div> <bR> <div> World Youth Project - Heather Ross reported on Janet Doner's project indicating that Janet wanted a representative from EH! to speak about the environment at an introductory meeting on September 11<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>.  Cathy Olliffe agreed to attend on behalf of EH!.</div> <div> Trails and Tours - Lorraine Smith raised the matter of whether EH! wanted to become involved in the general issue of the environmental impact of ATV's and the specific issue of ATV use of the Rail Trail.  She indicated that this issue would be discussed at the September 30<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> meeting of Trails and Tours.</div> <div> September 13<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> special presentation - Brian Cross asked members whether they planned to attend the special presentation explaining that he wanted to assure the two invited speakers that there was a substantial interest in the subject of the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program and the County Tree Cutting Bylaw.  Members indicated that they would attend.</div> <div> Clean and Clear Bylaw - After some discussion, members agreed that they would send letters of support for the bylaw.  A mock up of a letter would be prepared for EH! members.</div> <div> County Waste Management Report - Stephen Foster indicated that the report would be available in October but that no public consultation was planned.  The Committee agreed that EH! should send a letter to the County with a copy to the consultant asking for input into the report and the decision-making process.</div> <div> Pesticides:     It was agreed that follow-up to the June discussion of the cosmetic use of pesticides would take place at the October meeting of EH!.</div> <bR> <div> Adjournment:     The meeting adjourned at 12:30 P.M.  The next meeting will be at 10:00 A.M., September 13<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> at the Sisco Centre in Haliburton.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Environment Haliburton!</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="july_19_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>y 19, 2003</B></div> <div> <B>10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.</B></div> <div> <B>Sisco Centre, Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <div> <B>Haliburton Village</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Minutes</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Present:</B>     Jack Bateman, Bill Beatty, Carolynn Coburn, Brian Cross (Treasurer pro tem), Ian Daniel, Margaret Dobrzensky, Mieke Foster, Stephen Foster, Reg Holloway, Mac McNabb, Malcolm Morris, Cathy Olliffe, Heather Ross (Chairperson pro tem), Marilyn Rydberg, Darrell Selsky, Wallis Smith (Secretary pro tem), Donna Steele, Monika Turner</div> <bR> <div> Agenda Items</div> <bR> <div> Welcome:  The Chair welcomed members.  She noted that time allocations had been given to each of the agenda items and asked the members to respect those time allocations so that the agenda could be completed within the time scheduled for the meeting. </div> <bR> <div> Adoption of the Agenda:  The Agenda was adopted as proposed with Monika Turner moving adoption and Ian Daniel seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Adoption of the Minutes:  Comments on the draft Minutes were received from Lorraine Smith.  It was agreed that Lorraine's presentation should be attached to the Minutes and that the description of her presentation in the Minutes be amended.  Subject to the above and to the correction of some spelling mistakes, the draft Minutes were adopted with Ian Daniel moving and Malcolm Morris seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Financial Report:  The monthly financial report provided by Brian Cross was adopted with Bill Beatty moving and Monika Turner seconding (attached).  Two resolutions for the payment of accounts were adopted:</div> <bR> <div> a resolution to pay invoices from County Printers ($500.00) in respect of the bookmarks and The Haliburton Echo ($38.00) in respect of advertisements with Bill Beatty moving and Cathy Olliffe seconding;</div> <div> A resolution to pay invoices from Carolynn Coburn ($213.00) in respect of incorporation expenses and Eric Lillius ($187.14) in respect of the fast web server annual fee with Monika Turner moving and Cathy Olliffe seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Organizational Sub-Committee Report:  Carolynn Coburn suggested that EH! Incorporation may be through as early as the Committee's August meeting.  She indicated that the development of the draft bylaws was proceeding and may be ready by the fall.  She asked for the assistance of members in the development of the bylaws and, in particular, for any existing not-for-profit corporation bylaws that would be useful as models for the EH! bylaws.</div> <bR> <div> Communications Sub-Committee Report:  Cathy Olliffe reported on her activities promoting the Woodlot Workshop and the Land Trust Forum.  Heather Ross distributed flyers to members asking that they be put on public bulletin boards in the area. </div> <bR> <div> Land Trust Forum Report:  Ian Daniel presented the final program and roster of speakers for the Land Trust Forum.  He indicated that the Forum had not as yet received any funding commitment from the Legion.  He asked that members promote the Forum through personal contacts.  It was suggested that, in addition to the flyers, the Forum be promoted through the Federation of Ontario Cottage Associations and the Chamber of Commerce web sites.</div> <bR> <div> Woodlot Workshop Report:  Bill Beatty asked the Committee whether he should close registration on August 1<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT>.  The Committee advised that registration should be kept open until the day of the event to allow for a late surge in interest.  Bill asked members to assist in the promotion of the Workshop.  Bill asked if any members would volunteer to help with the BBQ lunch.  Some members offered their assistance.  He noted that insurance coverage was assured through homeowner's insurance.</div> <bR> <div> Official Plan Sub-Committee Report:  Heather Ross with support from Ian Daniel and Wallis Smith reported on the very positive meeting between the EH! Official Plan Sub-Committee and County planners on the draft Official Plan for Haliburton County.  Stephen Foster distributed the report of the planners to County Council which seemed to indicate that most of EH! comments were adopted as recommendations.  Heather indicated that with the publication of the Algonquin Highlands draft Official Plan the sub-committee would need to prepare comments.  The Official Plan Sub-Committee would schedule a meeting to begin the preparation of comments.  She indicated that comments would be sent to members for their consideration prior to the next meeting of EH!.</div> <bR> <div> Wetlands Working Group Report:  Monika Turner introduced the bookmark, which was then distributed by Cathy Olliffe.  Approximately 3,000 full-colour bookmarks were printed.  Cathy, along with other members of the Committee, would distribute them across the County.  Cathy indicated that more bookmarks could be printed without great additional cost.  The thanks of the Committee were extended to the Wetlands Working Group.</div> <bR> <div> Cloth Bag Project Report:  Heather Ross reported that the cloth bags were arriving and would be available for sale to the public by the August long weekend.  The bags would retail for $4.99.  Heather reported that seven locations across the County had bought bags wholesale.  She indicated that extra funds were available from the Haliburton County Development Corporation for the display costs.  While only a limited number of items would be placed in the bag to minimize waste, volunteers are still needed to help with stuffing approximately 500 bags.</div> <bR> <div> July 12<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> Special Meeting Report:  Heather Ross reported on the meeting held on July 12<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> to consider ways of making EH! meetings more efficient (attached).  After some discussion, Heather asked members to consider the recommendations on the structuring of sub-committees/working groups and on the process for managing issues that are contained in her report toward a discussion at the August meeting of EH!.</div> <div> Heather indicated that the Canada World Youth Project addressed by Janet Doner at EH!'s previous meeting had been discussed in relation to the increasing number of local groups seeking advice from EH! on how to address issues.   In this regard, Carolynn Coburn suggested that she contact the Simcoe, Kawartha, Haliburton Community Legal Services toward suggesting that that organization supervise students in the Canada World Youth Project in the preparation of a pamphlet on how the public can address community issues.  The Committee endorsed Carolynn's suggestion.</div> <div> Heather also indicated that the special meeting had discussed the need for the Committee. Itself, to be educated about issues.  In this connection, Brian Cross suggested that an educational for the Committee be held in relation to the Forest Tax Incentive Program and that an official from the Ministry of Natural Resources and the County bylaw enforcement officer be invited to attend.  He suggested a date of September 13<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>.   After some discussion, the Committee endorsed Brian's suggestion.</div> <div> Finally, Heather reported that the issue of identifying and increasing membership had been discussed as well.  In this respect, Monika Turner agreed to prepare a draft of a pamphlet to attract new members to EH!.  It was agreed that there was a need for a membership list (to be maintain by the Finance Sub-Committee in cooperation with Mieke Foster) and for a publicity list (to be maintained by the Communications Sub-Committee with particular assistance from Malcolm Morris, a member of that sub-committee).  It was acknowledged that there might be overlap between the two lists.</div> <bR> <div> Business Arising from the Minutes:</div> <div> Pine Springs Septage:  Heather Ross reported that she had prepared and sent the letters as agreed upon at the last meeting of EH!.</div> <div> Coleman Lake Pit:  Heather Ross reported that she had prepared and sent the letters as agreed upon at the last meeting of EH!.</div> <div> Irondale Asphalt Plant:  Cathy Olliffe reported that a public meeting was scheduled for July 26<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> at the Gooderham Community Centre to hear a presentation from Royel Paving on the proposed plant.  It was agreed that the Chair would draft a letter to the Ministry of Natural Resources regarding the environmental impact and assessment of the proposed plant.</div> <bR> <div> Meeting Schedule:  The following schedule of meetings was adopted:</div> <bR> <div> August 23</div> <div> September 13</div> <div> October 18</div> <div> November 15</div> <div> December 13 (Annual General Assembly)</div> <bR> <div> Up-Coming Elections:  The chair urged members to think about the up-coming elections, both municipal and provincial, and whether EH! might play a role in those elections.</div> <bR> <div> All Other Business:  The receipt of material from Stephen Foster concerning insurance for board members was acknowledged.  The topic of insurance for board members would be addressed at the next meeting of EH!.  The Chair informed the Committee that the County had issued a Request for Proposals for a waste management plan with one week (July 25<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>) allowed for responses.  The Chair informed the Committee that a public meeting on the County Strategic Plan is scheduled for August 1<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT> at the Stanhope Fire Hall.</div> <bR> <div> Adjournment:  The meeting adjourned at 12:30 PM.</div> <bR> <div>      </div> <div> <B>Environment Haliburton!</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="june_21_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>June 21, 2003</B></div> <div> <B>10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.</B></div> <div> <B>Sisco Centre, Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <div> <B>Haliburton Village</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Minutes</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Present:</B>     Bill Beatty, Bob Cairns, Carolynn Coburn, Brad Colpitts, Brian Cross (Treasurer pro tem), Ian Daniel, Margaret Dobrzensky, Mieke Foster, Stephen Foster, Paul Heaven, Gerry Hunnius, Valerie Hunnius, Terry Johnstone, Steve Longworth, Sandy MacKay, Malcolm Morris, Cathy Olliffe, Marilyn Rydberg, Heather Ross (Chairperson pro tem), Donald Smith, Lorraine Smith, Wallis Smith (Secretary pro tem), Donna Steele, Monika Turner</div> <bR> <div> <B>Guests:</B>     Janet Doner, Kim Varty </div> <bR> <div> Agenda Items:</div> <bR> <div> Welcome:     The Chair welcomed members and guests.  Bill Beatty gave members nametags.  Thanks were extended to Bill.</div> <bR> <div> Adoption of the Agenda:     Three items were added, viz.</div> <bR> <div> Cloth bags project,</div> <div> Coleman Lake wayside pit,</div> <div> Report on the County official plan meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Adoption of the Minutes:     The draft minutes of the May 24<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> meeting were adopted (subject to corrections in spelling) with Monika Turner moving adoption and Brad Colpitts seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Financial Report:     Brian Cross provided a financial report (attached).</div> <bR> <div> A motion was approved to expend EH! funds to meet the estimated costs of the Land Trust Forum and the Woodlot Workshop with Ian Daniel moving adoption and Bill Beatty seconding.</div> <div> A motion was approved to enable the Executive Committee to expend EH! funds on EH! business as the Executive deems necessary, subject to appropriate reporting, with Bill Beatty moving adoption and Monika Turner seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Organizational Sub-Committee Report:     Stephen Foster reported that he had yet to receive information on insurance for members of the Executive.  Carolynn Coburn reported on draft articles of incorporation and related expenses and on the progress on a draft by-law.  The Organizational Sub-Committee agreed to meet after the meeting to do further work on the draft by-law.  It was agreed that the Organizational Sub-Committee would present a draft by-law to the full committee at its July meeting.  A motion was approved to apply for not for profit incorporation and to expend EH! funds in the amount of $155 for the application and $58 for the corporate name search with Brad Colpitts moving adoption and Gerry Hunnius seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Communications Sub-Committee Report:  Cathy Olliffe reported on activities associated with the Woodlot Workshop, including a story for County Life, a notice in the Haliburton Summer Guide, a letter to lake associations that the county had agreed to send and general discussions with interested people.  Heather Ross reported that she had prepared and distributed leaflets for upcoming events of environmental interest.</div> <bR> <div> Land Trust Forum:  Ian Daniel reported on planning for the Forum.  He noted that the program was not yet finalized in order to allow time for further discussion.  Ian said that the request for TD Bank funding had been turned down and that he was approaching the Legion for assistance in covering estimated costs.  Heather Ross, Brian Cross and Bill Beatty agreed to work with Ian on a pre-registration process.  Gerry Hunnius suggested that the workshop be advertised on the Federation of Ontario Cottage Associations web-site.</div> <bR> <div> Woodlot Management Workshop:  Bill Beatty reported on planning for the workshop.  Bill said that the Haliburton County Stewardship Council had agreed to defray up to $400 in un-recovered costs.  The Communications Sub-Committee agreed to help with advertising and setting up interviews with Bill.  The committee agreed that insurance coverage would not be necessary in view of the policies held by the bus company and private property owners.  A motion was approved that the cost of registration would be $20 per person with Monika Turner moving adoption and Meike foster seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Wetlands Working Group Report:  Heather Ross presented the wetlands bookmark saying that it was EH!'s contribution to the Ducks Unlimited wetlands assessment project.  Paul Heaven described the methodology and initial results of the wetlands `rapid assessment' project.  There was a question and answer period.  A motion was approved to have printed as many full-colour bookmarks as possible for $500 with Ian Daniel moving adoption and Gerry Hunnius seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Cloth Bag Project:  Heather Ross indicated that the Haliburton County Development Corporation had asked EH! if it would manage the Cloth Bag Project.  Kim Varty described the project.   A motion was approved to support the project with Cathy Olliffe moving adoption and Wallis Smith seconding.  It was agreed that a working group consisting of Brian Cross, Mieke Foster, and Heather Ross would assist Kim with the management of the project.</div> <bR> <div> Cosmetic Use of Pesticides:  Lorraine Smith gave a presentation on the cosmetic use of pesticides that summarized Health Canada's position, reviewed Dr. Sheila Basrur's summary of studies and provided information on the approaches to the issue being taken by the City of Toronto and the City of Ottawa.  The purpose of the presentation was to assist the committee in deciding whether it wanted to get involved in the issue and, if so, how.  Following a discussion among members, it was agreed that EH! would ascertain the approach being taken by the County to the issue and hold another discussion of the matter at its July meeting.  In the meantime, the committee expressed support for an educational approach to the issue of the cosmetic use of pesticides.</div> <bR> <div> Highlands East Asphalt Plant:  Donna Steele spoke to the issue of a temporary asphalt plant being established in a wayside pit near Irondale and asked for EH!'s support for the local ad hoc group opposing the project.  Following a discussion of the issue, the chair suggested that members of EH! attend the public meeting to be held by the proponent in the Gooderham Community Centre at 7:00 PM on July 3<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >rd</FONT> for the purpose of asking questions and getting the facts.</div> <bR> <div> Pine Springs Septage Lagoon:  Sandy MacKay discussed the proposal by the Municipality of Algonquin Highlands to build a septage lagoon near Pine Springs and asked for EH's support for the Kushog Lake Association in addressing the issue.  The following discussion noted that the wetlands adjacent to the proposed site had received a high `rapid assessment' score indicating that they may be provincially significant, that an environmental assessment was not being undertaken and that the County was preparing a Request for Proposal for a County waste management plan.   A motion was approved authorizing the chair to draft letters to:</div> <bR> <div> the Municipality of Minden Hills apprising it of the situation since the lagoon site fell within Minden Hills;</div> <div> the County of Haliburton asking it to consider the lagoon proposal in the context of a County wide strategy for waste management; and</div> <div> the Ministry of the Environment asking why no EA is required for the project</div> <bR> <div> with Ian Daniel moving adoption and Gerry Hunnius seconding.</div> <bR> <div> Coleman Lake Wayside Pit:  Marilyn Rydberg spoke to the issue of the rezoning of a temporary wayside pit near the Redstone River into a permanent pit.  She asked for EH!'s support in addressing environmental impacts such as increased noise and dust and reduced water quality.  Following a discussion of the specific issue and the more general concern of the committee for temporary uses being inappropriately rezoned for permanent uses, it was agreed that the chair would prepare a letter to the Municipality of Dysart et al addressing the issue of expanding the use of wayside pits in a non-permitted way.</div> <bR> <div> Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program:  Brian Cross spoke to the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program.  Following a discussion, it was decided to ask an official from the Ministry of Natural Resources to discuss the issue with interested members of the committee in August. </div> <bR> <div> All Other Business:</div> <bR> <div> Janet Doner, a manager with Canada World Youth, spoke to the committee about a project in Haliburton involving youth from Canada, Kenya and Tanzania.  She indicated that she was looking for both workplaces where youth involved in sustainable development could be located and families that would act as hosts for these youth. </div> <div> Don Smith asked whether EH! had considered setting up a table at the local Canada Day celebrations.  The committee indicated that there was insufficient time to set up such a table but that it might display its bookmark, articles and flyers on other tables.</div> <bR> <div> County Official Plan Meeting:  In view of the lateness of the hour, the item was postponed until the July meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Adjournment:  The meeting adjourned at 1:30 PM.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Events of Note:</B></div> <bR> <div> July 3, 2003:     Public meeting in the Gooderham Community Centre at 7:00 PM on the asphalt plant.</div> <div> July 19, 2003: EH! meeting at 10:00 AM at the Sisco Centre in Haliburton.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Environment Haliburton!</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="may_24_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>May 24, 2003</B></div> <div> <B>10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.</B></div> <div> <B>Sisco Centre, Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <div> <B>Haliburton Village</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Minutes</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Present:</B>     Bill Beatty, Fred Burnham, Carolynn Coburn, Brian Cross (Treasurer pro tem), Ian Daniel, Margaret Dobrzensky, Mieke Foster, Stephen Foster, Eric Lilius, Malcolm Morris, Cathy Olliff, Heather Ross (Chairperson pro tem), Donald A. Smith, Lorraine Smith, Wallis Smith (Secretary pro tem), Monika Turner</div> <bR> <div> <B>Guest:</B>     Brad Colpitts</div> <bR> <div> Agenda Items:</div> <bR> <div> Welcome:     The Chair welcomed members and guest.</div> <bR> <div> Pesticides and West Nile - Guest Presentation:     Brad Colpits of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge Public Health Unit addressed the committee on pesticide use and the West Nile virus.  The purpose of the presentation was to provide information to the committee on the plans and activities of the health unit relative to the use of pesticides in relation to the West Nile virus and to provide information and comment on the cosmetic use of pesticides.  The discussion that followed addressed the issues of the West Nile virus and the cosmetic use of pesticides separately.  The Chair the committee that a working group had been established to report back at the next meeting of the committee on any involvement EH! might have in the issue of the cosmetic use of pesticides.</div> <bR> <div> Adoption of Agenda:     The agenda was adopted by consensus.</div> <bR> <div> Adoption of Minutes:     The draft Minutes of the April 26<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> meeting were amended as follows:</div> <div> under item #4, "naturopathic physician" was deleted and replaced with "naturopath" and "in view of the information provided" was deleted; and</div> <div> under item #6, "for incorporation" was inserted following "application" in the second last line.</div> <div> Ian Daniel moved that the draft minutes, as amended, be adopted as the minutes.  Mieke Foster seconded the motion.  The Minutes were adopted (attached). </div> <bR> <div> Financial Report:     Brian Cross provided a financial report to the committee (attached).  Carolynn Cockburn moved the report be adopted.  Eric Lilius seconded the motion.  The report was adopted.</div> <bR> <div> Heather Ross provided the committee with a report to the Haliburton County Development Corporation (attached).</div> <bR> <div> Organizational Sub-Committee Report:     Carolynn Cockburn reported to the committee.</div> <div> The committee was evenly divided on the choice of a font for a logo.  The matter was resolved by a coin toss.  The logo will be in the Souvenir Lt BT font.</div> <div> The sub-committee will continue to consider model by-laws.</div> <div> The sub-committee will present a proposal at the committee's next meeting addressing the director's insurance, incorporation and any other relevant matters.</div> <div> Bill Beatty offered to provide the committee with a coffee urn.</div> <bR> <div> Communication Sub-Committee Report:     Malcolm Morris reported on the cost of an 800 number service.  The committee decided that it would not get such a service at the present but that it would review the matter as appropriate.</div> <bR> <div> Land Trust Forum Report:     Ian Daniel presented a report on the Land Trust Forum including a program (attached).  He indicated that he was still seeking financing.  Ian and Heather will decide who will sign the contract for the Stanhope Fire Fighter's Hall.  Comments on the program should be addressed to Ian or Cathy Olliff within two weeks. </div> <div> Monika Turner reported on 2 optional menus for the lunch.  A decision on the menu will be made at the next meeting of the committee.  Monika and Cathy will visit the kitchen facilities at the Hall.</div> <bR> <div> Planning Sub-Committee Report:     Heather Ross reported on the presentation to the Haliburton County on its draft Official Plan and indicated that the sub-committee will need to provide comments of the draft official plans for Highland East and Minden Hills.</div> <div> Stephen Foster reported that the Haliburton County Environment and Planning Advisory Committee had held its first meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Woodlot Management Report:     Bill Beatty reported on the planning for the woodlot seminar to be held on August 9<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>.  He asked members to provide him with information about any lakefront lots that could be subject properties.  He indicated that a brochure is being developed which will be sent to members for comment and that the Municipality of Dysart et al will provide a place to meet free of charge.</div> <div> Carolynn Cockburn reported that the Stewardship Council would decide before Environment Haliburton's next meeting whether the Council will participate in the partnership of the Forum.  She will report to the committee on the Council's decision.</div> <bR> <div> Wetlands Report:     Monika Turner presented a mock-up of a bookmark on wetlands and West Nile virus that she had developed with Paul Heavens' assistance.  Members were requested to provide comments to Monika within a week so that she can provide a full mock-up and budget at the committee's next meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Other Business:</div> <div> The committee was provided with information that owners of temporary gravel pits may be seeking permanent status.  The planning sub-committee will investigate.</div> <div> The committee agreed to place the report on waste management by Sandy McKay on the agenda for the committee's next meeting.</div> <div> The Chair will report on nuisance geese at Head Lake Park at the committee's next meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Schedule of Committee Meetings:</div> <div> June 21<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT> from 10:00 to 12:00;</div> <div> July 19<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> from 10:00 to 12:00.</div> <bR> <div> Adjournment:</div> <bR> <div> The meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Events of Note:</B></div> <bR> <div> May 29:     Public Consultation on Bat Lake, Minden;</div> <div> May 30:     Birds of Prey Conference, Kinark Outdoor Centre;</div> <div> May 31:     Ontario Land Trust Alliance Conference, Frost Campus, Sir Sandford Fleming College, Lindsay;</div> <div> June 7/8<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>:     Lakeland Conference, Buckhorn.</div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> <B>Environment Haliburton!</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="april_26_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>April 26, 2003</B></div> <div> <B>1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.</B></div> <div> <B>Sisco Centre, Sir Sandford Fleming College</B></div> <div> <B>Haliburton Village</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Minutes</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Present:</B>     Bill Beatty, Carolynn Coburn, Ian Daniel, Mieke Foster, Eric Lilius, Malcolm Morris, Cathy Olliffe, Heather Ross (Chairperson pro tem), Lorraine Smith, Wallis Smith (Secretary pro tem), Monika Turner</div> <bR> <div> <B>Guest:</B>     Gord Smith</div> <bR> <div> Agenda Items:</div> <bR> <div> Welcome:     The Chair welcomed members and guest.</div> <bR> <div> Adoption of Agenda:     The agenda was adopted with the addition of the Rural Water Quality Protection Program and Canada Geese at Head Lake Park.</div> <bR> <div> Adoption of Minutes:     The Minutes of the meeting of March 15, 2003 were amended to clarify in respect of item #11 that EH! supported the Redstone Lake Cottage Association in its opposition to an application before the OMB for a boathouse on Redstone Lake and that EH! would send a letter to that affect to the Redstone Lake Cottage Association.  Moved by Ian Daniel and seconded by Carolyn Coburn.</div> <bR> <div> Pesticides - Gord Smith:     Gord Smith, a naturopath with a practice in Carnarvon, addressed the committee on the subject of the cosmetic use of pesticides.  The purpose of the presentation was to provide information to the committee relative to the environmental impact of such pesticide use.  The committee was encouraged to determine what course of action might be appropriate.  The committee decided that Eric Lilius and Lorraine Smith should provide a report to be considered by the committee at its June meeting regarding EH! involvement in the issue of the cosmetic use of pesticides.  Moved by Mieke Foster and seconded by Bill Beatty.</div> <bR> <div> Financial Report:     The chair reported that a mail box in the name of EH! had been secured in Minden.</div> <bR> <div> Organizational Sub-Committee Report:     Carolynn Coburn reported that Environment Haliburton! had been secured as a domain name.   The committee agreed that for the purposes of submitting an application for the committee to be constituted as a not-for-profit corporation:</div> <bR> <div> the chair's residence would be used as the head office;</div> <div> the officer's (pro tem) of the corporation would be Heather Ross - Chair, Bryan Cross - Treasurer, Wallis Smith - Secretary;</div> <div> the local hospital would receive any funds remaining from any disbanding of the committee.</div> <bR> <div> Carolynn agreed to finalize the application for incorporation and to make inquiries into director's insurance and report back. </div> <bR> <div> Communications Sub-Committee Report:     Cathy Olliffe distributed a list of local media outlets.  Cathy undertook to contact Canoe Radio and identify other local groups interested in the environment and report back.</div> <bR> <div> Land Trust Forum Report:     Ian Daniel made a report.  The committee agreed that Ian and Heather should make a decision on the hall to be used by the next meeting of the committee.  Cathy agreed to assist with registration and communications.  Eric agreed to assist with audio-visual requirements.  Monika Turner undertook to report to the committee on a catering plan for next meeting.  Mieke Foster agreed to ask Stephen Foster if he would communicate with the cottage associations about the forum.  The committee agreed upon a registration fee of $12.00.</div> <bR> <div> Planning Sub-Committee Report:     The chair informed the committee of upcoming meetings on the county and local municipal official plans.  The committee agreed that the sub-committee should prepare and submit comments on the county official plan.  Ian summarized the discussion of the Minden Hills Official Plan that had occurred that morning.</div> <bR> <div> Woodlot Management Workshop Report:     Bill Beatty made a report on the requirements for the workshop, including: the target audience, the subject woodlots, box lunches, meeting location, timing and transportation.   After some discussion, Bill agreed to report again at the next committee meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Waste Management Report:     The chair reported that the Pine Springs lagoon was to go ahead.   It was agreed that the committee would discuss how it would approach this issue at is next meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Wetlands Sub-Committee Report:          Sub-Committee agreed to meet after the meeting to plan its activities.</div> <bR> <div> All Other Business:</div> <bR> <div> Rural Water Quality Protection Program - members of the committee were asked if they knew of any projects that could benefit from this program and they agreed to consider;</div> <div> Canada Geese in Head Lake Park - the committee was asked for its advice on how to address a nuisance geese problem and it agreed to provide advice through the chair.</div> <bR> <div> Adjournment and Next Meeting:     The committee adjourned its meeting and agreed to meet next on May 24<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> from 10:oo to 12:00 at the Sisco Centre</div> <bR> <div> Events of Note:</div> <bR> <div> May 10:     Highlands East Official Plan Public Meeting</div> <div> May 16:     County of Haliburton Offical Plan Public Meeting</div> <div> May 29:     Bat Lake public meeting</div> <div> May 30:     Birds of Prey Conference</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Environment Haliburton!</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="march_15_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>March 15, 2003</B></div> <div> <B>10:30 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.</B></div> <div> United Church Hall, Minden</div> <bR> <div> <B>Present:</B> Carolyn Coburn, Ian Daniel, `Mieke Foster, Stephen Foster, Brigitte Gall, Eric Lilius, Sandy Mackay, Malcolm Morris, Cathy Olliffe, Heather Ross, Lorraine Smith, Wallis Smith, Monika Turner</div> <bR> <div> <B>Regrets:</B> Jack Bateman, Bill Beatty, Daryl Seltsky</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="635" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="310"><div> Agenda Item #</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><div> Action</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="310"><div> 1.     Welcome</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="310" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="310"><div> 2.     Adoption of agenda</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><div> Dysart OP and Bat Lake added</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="310"><div> 3.     Adoption of minutes</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><div> Moved By Sandy, Seconded by Wallis, Minutes adopted.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="310"><div> 4.     Information sharing</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="310" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="310"><div> a)     An informal request has been made to EH! to review all 4 plans.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><div> Planning subcommittee will prepare a spreadsheet comparing OPs.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="310"><div> b)     Pesticides</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><div> Invite Gord to April meeting</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="310"><div> c)     Conference on Great Lakes shorelines and water at Wiarton</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="33" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="310" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="310"><div> d)     Nutrient management</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><div> Brian will report at the April meeting</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 49 WIDTH="310"><div> e)     Bat Lake</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><div> EH!  passed a motion, moved by Cathy, seconded by Carolynn to send a letter supporting the application for gas engine free lake status.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="310"><div> 5.     Financial Report</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><div> $190 + $500 from HCDC in the bank</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 82 WIDTH="310"><div> 6.     Organization sub-committee: there is a $155 fee to incorporate which takes 5 - 6 weeks.  Need to do a name search.  </div> <div> Several logos were circulated.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><div> Committee will draft by-laws and report on costs and steps to be taken at the April meeting.  Ian will help with name search.  Carolynn will reserve name.</div> <div> Suggestions for logos can be faxed to Carolynn (754-9860)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="310"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="310" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="310" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 194 WIDTH="310"><div> 7.     Communications sub-committee:</div> <div> 800 number costs 10cents/minute for a business line and 12 cents/minute + $8monthly fee</div> <bR> <div> Eric has acquired the domain name - environmenthaliburton.ca</div> <bR> <div> Val bishop will check on availability of free space at Sir Sanford Fleming</div> <bR> <div> Could EH! put on a program on Canoe Radio?</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Malcolm will continue to investigate.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> Eric will set up a Yahoo mail list and will moderate.</div> <bR> <div> Heather will follow-up</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Cathy and Carolynn will follow-up.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="310"><div> 8.     Wetland sub-committee     </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><div> No report</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 65 WIDTH="310"><div> 9.     Land trust forum:</div> <div> Ian has contacted speakers, developed an agenda, prepared a preliminary budget.  The date is set for Sept. 6</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Ian will continue to look for space and funds.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="310"><div> 10.     Woodlot management: Bill has made the initial contacts.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><div> A working group of Brigitte, Bill and Brian was established.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 146 WIDTH="310"><div> 11.     Sewage lagoons:  </div> <div> Algonquin Highlands is proposing a sewage lagoon at a site draining into Kushog Lake.  The County needs a site for winter sewage.  There may be better sites.</div> <div>      Election: EH! does want to take part</div> <bR> <div> RedstoneLake boat house - OMB hearing.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><div> A waste management sub-committee has been established of Cathy, Eric and Sandy.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> CACE members will share questions developed for municipal elections.</div> <div> Cathy moved and Lorraine seconded that a letter of support be sent.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="310"><div> 12.     Next meeting: April 26, 1 PM</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="310"><div> location to be announced.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> Dates of note:</div> <div>                </div> <div> March 26 - World summit on sustainable development</div> <div> March 29 - Algonquin Highlands, meeting on zoning by-law</div> <div> April 26 -    Minden Hills OP public meeting</div> <div> May 10 -     Highlands East OP public meeting</div> <bR> <div> <B>Environment Haliburton!</B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="february_15_2003"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>February 15, 2003</B></div> <div> <B>10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.</B></div> <div> <B>United Church Hall, Minden</B></div> <div> <B>Meeting Notes</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Present</B>: Jack Bateman, Bill Beatty, Carolynn Coburn, Ian Daniel, `Mieke Foster, Stephen Foster, Eric Lilius, Sandy MacKay, Malcolm Morris, Cathy Olliffe, Heather Ross, Wallis Smith, Monika Turner</div> <bR> <div> <B>Regrets</B>: Brian Cross, Lorraine Smith</div> <bR> <div> <B>Welcome: </B>following the round table of introductions, names, addresses and e-mails of participants were collected</div> <bR> <div> <B>Agenda: Additional Items</B> - Cathy - Karen Richardson Consulting, Mieke - Dysart Official Plan meeting, Ian - Earthroots Algonquin Wolves Campaign.  Items to be included under Information Sharing</div> <bR> <div> <B>Information Sharing:</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     Peace March in Haliburton at the Docks, 1:00 p.m., today</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     Lou Trepanier indicated that he will be unable to become a member of EH! as meeting times conflict with his Legion obligations and he feels that waste management should have been identified as an EH! priority</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     Heather indicated that she had received a letter from the County officially closing down CACE.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     Heather advised group of a meeting on ?? at Camp Kawartha for secondary students where Elizabeth May will speak on water</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     Heather advised of a Freshwater Forum in Belleville on February 26</div> <bR> <div>      Cathy's friend Gord Smith received a letter from Karen Richardson Consulting, Bancroft.  Karen described the Lichen group, an interagency group formed for networking and information sharing purposes for NGOs south and east of Haliburton.  She also referred to a funder's forum that identified grants available for rural communities.  Karen wondered if there would be interest and value in forming a new group similar to Lichen.  Karen also offered her consulting services.</div> <bR> <div> Discussion: The group wondered how far they should spread themselves.</div> <bR> <div>      `Mieke referred to a copy of the revised Dysart Official Plan that she received as a member of the Loon Lake Property Owners Association.  There will be a meeting on Saturday, February 22, 2003, 10:30 a.m., in the Haliburton Legion.</div> <bR> <div> Discussion: Minden Hills had an OP public meeting in November.  Revisions were expected in January.  The first draft, excepting maps, was on a website.  Staff heard comments on the first draft.  How will OPs be updated and implemented?  How do OPs compare?  Most are fairly standard and do not have much new or different.</div> <bR> <div> Question:  What should we do with the new OPs?  We should get copies, read them and attend the open houses.  Anyone can attend, but most people are not interested and do not care until they are personally affected by a decision. An issue is that seasonals may not be able to attend off-season.  Should committee as a whole make input?  EH! then takes on role of representing those that can not attend.  Best to get a copy, meet and determine what should be said.  Start with Dysart.  EH! comments could be written and delivered.  Can use Google to search for the Dysart OP or get a copy from the township.  Consensus to meet on Wednesday to prepare a written presentation for the meeting.  To meet at Cathy's house.  Comments were asked for in August and September.  There will not be time to distribute and receive comments from members.  Group will need to trust the executive committee.  Thursday's group will submit their comments on behalf of EH!   Bill Beatty will send his own comments as well as everyone else's comments.  Is it a concern to have comments from those not in the township?  OPs are not concerned with the zone issues of lakes and waterways.  Townships are selling off the frontage to waterfront owners.  Where will this lead?  We should submit comments to all the OPs and out comments would apply to all of them.  For example, there is a plan to extend the village limits.  This is not EH!'s concern.  The concern is with different rules for shoreline setbacks.  There will be a temptation to use the lowest standard.  Rationale may or may not be good.  Bottom line: we need to buffer lakes and shorelines from pollution.  The law on clear cutting is not enforced.  Shoreline vegetation counteracts poor septic systems.  Note that the Haliburton County OP will be based on township OPs.  CACE did a comparison of by-laws from the consultant.  We need an OP committee that will start with the Dysart OP.  Bill put forward a motion to do so; Sandy seconded; all agreed.   Committee to include Cathy, Heather, Wallis.  Stephen suggested that Brendan Berube, the former planner for Minden Hills be invited to join the group.  Stephen will approach him  To meet Wednesday 1:30 p.m. at Cathy's house.   The EH! OP sub-committee.</div> <bR> <div>      Ian referred to an Earthroots project on the Algonquin Wolves.  Study has shown that the wolves are not sustainable due to hunting.  The wolves have not been managed well.  The East Grey Wolf is a species at risk but it is not listed in the provincial list.  There is a short-term moratorium on hunting of wolves.  The Park has maybe 150 wolves left and it is the most endangered wolf specie.  It needs protection.  A Park wolf is a separate specie and it is endangered.  It ranges outside the Park.  Heather Ross volunteered to read up on the issue and make a recommendation.  A biologist could take this on or it could be done as a committee.  The information could be scanned in and added as an attachment to the e-mailed minutes.  Can visit <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.earthroots.org." TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.earthroots.org."><U><U>www.earthroots.org</U></U></A></FONT><A HREF="http://www.earthroots.org." TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.earthroots.org."><U>.</U></A>  Don could be asked to investigate the wolf and the implications of EH! supporting the wolf project.  Brian is forestry and would not cover this topic.  Paul Heaven's wife Irene works at the Wolf Centre and could be asked to comment.  People can decide on their own if they support the project.  We will ask for a comment from Irene at the next meeting.  We need to see if this is something that the committee wants to support.  We could also have a public forum sponsored by EH! with Paul and Irene.  Idea with things that have a range.  Development needs to respect the range.  A process is necessary.  For example - Living with Wetlands; Living with Wolves.  This would not be like the wolf symposium but a smaller event perhaps at Haliburton Forest.  Can also promote this at events like Canada Day.  There could be a wolf booth.  Earthroots wants mail in the Ministry mailbox.</div> <bR> <div> The big question - How do we decide what we want to get involved with?  Is it education?  What aspects do we get involved with?  We do not want to get fragmented.  Who is available to organize and do?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Organization issues:</B></div> <bR> <div>      <U>Incorporation</U>: What does it mean if we do or if we do not?  Can we make that decision?  Pros are protection if we get into a jam.  Con - it costs.  The government must know the organization's officers or incorporation may be lost.  More active role by people if not incorporated.  Need statements and letterhead.  Is it worth the cost and trouble?  If incorporated we can get liability insurance and do fundraising. Carolynn was asked to advise the group on the costs of incorporation.  Needs to tie in with the Terms of Reference (?).</div> <div>      <U>Bank account</U>: An account was opened with Stephen, Brian and Heather having signing authority.  Brian is the Treasurer.  There is $130 from membership and $500 startup from HCDC.  We could apply for grants if incorporated. Cathy has the bill for the newspaper ads.</div> <div>      <U>Membership</U>: A membership committee is needed so we can grow.  Need to decide on fees.  Need a membership drive.  Is there family membership?  Need structure prior to membership growth.  How large a group.  Suggestion of one vote per paid membership.  Anyone can join.  We need a membership committee who can also develop by-laws.  This work should be done in sub committee format.  Is there another group that we can use as a model?  Should collect by-laws from other groups and bring to use as a model.  Ian, Carolyn, Sandy will be a sub committee to look at membership, by laws and incorporation.</div> <div>      <U>Logo</U>: `Mieke suggested a simple logo with a large "EH!" with a smaller "Environment Haliburton!" to the right.  A thick, fat font was suggested.</div> <div>      <U>An address</U>: Brian will need to write cheques.  We need a mailbox in Minden.  The three signing authorities would also have mailbox access.  No phone number.  Best to use our name for e-mail and then move it to the contact person.  Heather's phone number would be long distance.  Is a 1-800 number an option?  Malcolm to check out a phone number.</div> <div>      <U>Communication</U>: E-mail and Web site address: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:info@environmenthaliburton.on.ca" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:info@environmenthaliburton.on.ca"><U><U>info@environmenthaliburton.on.ca</U></U></A></FONT>.  Eric to follow up.  Eric has a domain name for Haliburton and suggested that someone from EcoTourism may be able to help design the website. Communication about EH! should be via a Website which should contain some rudimentary information and specific information as well.  To post minutes.  Can link with Cottage Associations, FOCA, Chamber of Commerce.  There is an existing Change Haliburton site that can be linked.  We need a strategy for the site.  It is an important means to communicate.  It takes time and energy to manage a website.  Generating content may be the biggest issue.  Specific interests can come from members; for example, what is a good/bad shoreline?  How far can we go?  Information pieces would be useful: wetlands, OP, minutes, studies done.  Members have done work and others may be interested in that.  There should be a means for people to comment on the site.  This is all part of a communication plan.  Communication sub committee: Cathy, Eric, Jack and Malcolm.</div> <bR> <div> Cathy reported that we can no longer put brochures into tax bills.  The Echo prepared a paper insert for Sir Sandford Fleming.  They printed 12,500 copies with 9,000 inserted in the Times and Echo.  It cost $2,700 to do that.  The same concept could be used for a wetland supplement.  Cathy spoke with Martha about the insert.  Several writers could be used.  Steve Galea or Kerry Riley could be paid to prepare.  There could be a thick supplement but we would pay for colour photographs.  Could meet with Echo to discuss.  There are lots of options.  Cottage Life did a calendar that could be used as a fundraising project.  Need to find out cost of inserting a single pager as was done by the Health Unit for no smoking.  The process is now the issue, not the content.  There is $5000 for the Wetlands project.  We can list projects in the Summertime Events Calendar.  Fun events are covered by the newspapers and can be used to attract new members.</div> <bR> <div>      Liaising with other organizations: It was agreed that we should work with existing groups, but we would not want to take up anyone else's focus.  This was discussed before.  We are not yet in a position to become part of OEN.  There are bigger issues for now.  For example there is Karen's letter.  Is it premature to think about a regional grouping?  OEN has an e-mail communication system.  To be discussed under the communication strategies.  We can go public in the summer.  Sub committees are to send in reports via e-mail prior to the next meeting so they can be previewed prior to the meeting.</div> <bR> <div>      Public meetings:  Can be discussed later.  If we are incorporated then we will need an AGM.  We will need to encourage new members.  The AGM can be followed by a membership drive.  We need to recruit members. We can do as the co-op, then do papers and then AGM.  We need to build a membership base.  Cathy put the notice for the meeting in coming events as well in the classified.  We can advertize in other local papers: Huntsville Forester, Bancroft Times, the Communicator.  Cathy to make up a media list as to who we should be in contact with.  AALso (?) is a Metroland paper.  There is a Communicator for the east as well.</div> <bR> <div>       Projects:</div> <div>      Develop our Strategic Plan: Based on our first meeting we need to look at our objectives and identify priorities.  <B><U>Action</U></B>: Members to e-mail comments back to Heather for further work by the Strategic Plan sub committee.  Our focus is to "Protect the Environment."  OP sub committee will look at the plan from an environmental perspective</div> <div>      Provincial Election: Do we want to take this on?  Need to talk about this.  Valerie to take the lead for a sub committee.  Earl Manners, as reported in the Echo, is aware of the Asphalt Plant.  He is aware of the environmental concerns.  The municipal elections could be really interesting.  We had prepared a report card for candidates for the last election, but it did not get very far.</div> <div>      Minutes from fist meeting had some errors.  Over time this will improve.  Can send minutes out beforehand for review.</div> <div>      Archiving our history.  Cathy has the ads and pictures from the paper</div> <bR> <div> <B>County committee</B>: Deadline until Wednesday when Council will need to make a decision.  There will be 7 people: 3 reeves with the Warden ex-officia and four members of the public.  The committee is smaller than originally described as the committee was not to be larger than council.  It was acknowledged that former CACE members may wish to apply.  The focus will be on planning, watersheds and environment.  Members will get mileage and $50.  It will be a lot of work and the committee will take on the work of a planner.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Wetlands</B>:  This is a very complicated issue.  Heather was at HCDC talking about doing a wetland's project in conjunction with Ducks Unlimited.  Ducks Unlimited put in a proposal to Trillium that has two parts: one is to set up an educational  wetland near the landfill in conjunction with the high school and the second for other people to review the project.  EH! wants to do educational work prior to wetland work being done.  More flexibility needed on how to use the grant.  Heather did speak to Paul Heaven and Ducks Unlimited.  We should work with them on the preliminary work.  We can arrange to hand out their work.  We may want to focus on something else or we could keep the funding to keep the committee going.  Cathy, Heather, Paul, Monica and Ian to work on a wetlands brochure.  Carolyn spoke about the Stewardship Council who is interested in grouping and partnering with others.  Carolynn will provide an update on the committee with others who are interested to coordinate and find a niche.  The Council is looking with volunteers to do events.  They are looking for new members.  Reference made to the 40 hours of volunteer work high school students must complete prior to graduation.  Wetland group to meet.  Heather will set up a meeting.  Stewardship Council meets the first Monday of the month.  Carolynn has been a member.  There are 12 active members and a paid coordinator.  Membership needs to be approved.  It was begun through the MNR to bring services down to local level, specifically for wood lots.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Land Trusts</B> are a mechanism for preserving land.  Ian feels that this is a good idea for Haliburton to help preserve the environment.  Ian could help organize a forum?  He has e-mailed others who have expressed an interest.  The best time to have one is late August.  Funding for next year may be able to be used on a community forum but should not compete with others.  We have put them on as part of the Strategic Forum.  This would replace the community forum.  Would it be a full or half-day?  Would need outside people to come in.  There is a financial benefit for a land trust.  Lots of information is needed.  There is a lot of land not yet protected by parks or through Crown land that needs to be saved.  We need input from those people who are familiar with Haliburton.  There are good areas: wetlands and forests.  Where do we go from here?  Speakers from Haliburton and from outside would be needed and possibly to be paid or may volunteer their time.  To cover room rental.  Need to prepare a budget and source money.   Turnout will depend on advertizing.  At the summer forum, a small group was interested.  Could invite Council members, by invitation or anyone interested.  To invite cottage associations.  It is a narrow topic.  Format similar to Headwaters.  Will need to send invitations and invite outside speakers.  Who to do?  After a community forum if it is perceived to be a good idea, then there will be a need to form a group to take the lead to create a land trust.  There is a downside - there would be a lower tax rate due to a lower assessment and a lower value.  If legally protected there will be less development and developers and politicians may oppose the proposal.  The Land Trust would need a cash flow to cover their costs.  It would need to be incorporated and have sustaining funds.  The land trust owns the land and is responsible for maintaining it.  We need to clearly understand what a land trust involves.  The event could replace the community forum.  It should be communicated to seasonal owners.  Could do in conjunction with the land trust in Peterborough/Kawartha Land Trust.  It was felt that ours should be separate as this is a new area.  Haliburton should be the focus.  At a future meeting we should have someone from Kawartha Lakes come and speak to us but we should not  invite them twice.  They should be at a public meeting - this committee is public.  Ian is to develop a proposal for a meeting or forum for a land trust.  Paul knows Haliburton's significant features.  The Ducks Unlimited maps are not ready yet.  We do not want this event to conflict with other events.  County Council is interested in hosting a Children's Groundwater Festival but do not know when.  HRDC hired someone to put on the festival for children.  It is for children in grades 3-6.  It would not be this spring as there is no committee.  The website is amazing with instructions.  It costs a lot of money but what is the value for the community?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Looking after your bush</B> -Bill is interested in an educational event for woodlot owners similar to what was done in Simcoe.  There are information days all over Ontario.  Simcoe has a Managed Forests Group run by Dave Trepeskie.  This is out of the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph.  He would come up to Haliburton.  We would need a meeting place for participants to gather.  Township people could talk.  Cars would need to take people to the bush.  They would point out the good and bad of managing your woodlot.  The program would target both cottagers and local people.  We would learn what to do with trees and how to manage a forest, how to prune, when to log, etc.  There would be a lunch and then go out in a bush again.  It would be an all day event with a nominal charge to cover lunch.  No cost for ministry staff.  Bill will take the lead on this program with several others.  To do in August or September.  Bill has attended other evens throughout the province and got something worthwhile out of it.  Needs approval to proceed.  Ian has gone to a woodlot workshop and is on the mailing list from the Frost Centre who has hosted similar workshops.  The Stewardship Council has not done one like this.  Carolynn indicated that they have already set dates for their workshops.  The workshop will have practical information that can be customized for the audience and can be tied into the shoreline.  To set up for June.  Who will work with Bill?  Should be done yearly with cottagers.  Brian Cross was volunteered but Bill to handle for now.  Saturday would be best.  Any room costs could be covered by charges for food.</div> <bR> <div> To discuss other projects at next meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Space for meetings is $30/day at the United church.  Heather to check out the Anglican Church for our next meeting to be held on March 15.  A toonie was the suggested donation per person to cover room rental.</div> <bR> <div> Sandy handed out information on the Sewage Lagoon.</div> <bR> <div> Concern was raised about our meetings or events conflicting with other events.  Does the Chamber of Commerce have a listing of events?  If not, who does?  Newspaper does list some events.  A parking lot item.  County fair.  We need to know June/September events.</div> <bR> <div> Meeting adjourned at 12:45.  Motioned by Stephen and seconded by Carolynn.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>