THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Town of Georgina Civic Centre
26557 Civic Centre Rd.
Keswick, ON
Members of Committee Present:
  • Dave Neeson
  • Lee Dale
  • Mary-Lynn Seeley
  • Mark Setter
  • Stephen Parker
  • Austin Rooney
Members of Committee Absent:
  • Neil Comer
Staff Present:
  • Mamata Baykar
  • Justine Burns

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

“The Town of Georgina recognizes and acknowledges that we are on lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of the Mayor and Council, we would like to thank them for sharing this land.  We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one with which we strive to build a cooperative and respectful relationship.


We also recognize the unique relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory.  They are the water protectors and environmental stewards of these lands and we join them in these responsibilities.”

2.
ROLL CALL

 

As noted above

3.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2024-0012
    Moved ByLee Dale
    Seconded ByMark Setter

    That the April 2, 2024 Agenda be approved as presented.



    Carried

5.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

6.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

1.
Minutes from the February 27, 2024 Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GEAC_Feb27_2024 - English.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2024-0013
    Moved ByMary-Lynn Seeley
    Seconded ByMark Setter

    That the Minutes of the Meeting held on February 27, 2024 be approved as presented.



    Carried

7.
SPEAKERS

 

1.
Earth Day Activation

 

Jodi Pridham, Manager of Client and Cultural Services to provide update on 2024 plans.

  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2024-0014
    Moved ByMark Setter
    Seconded ByLee Dale

    That the information regarding Earth Day Activation from Jodi Pridham, Manager of Client and Cultural Services, be received.



    Carried

8.
DELEGATIONS/ PETITIONS

 

9.
PRESENTATIONS

 

1.
Emerald Ash Borer Program

This item has attachments. 
1.EAB Program Presentation.pdf

Niall Stocking, Manager of Operations, to provide an update to the Committee.

  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2024-0015
    Moved ByMary-Lynn Seeley
    Seconded ByMark Setter

    That the presentation regarding the Emerald Ash Borer Program provided by Niall Stocking, Manager of Operations, be received as presented.



    Carried

2.
Catch Basin Filters Pilot Program

This item has attachments. 
1.20240322.GEAC.Catch Basin Filter Monitoring Program.pdf

Neil MacDonald, Manager of Capital Projects, to provide update.

  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2024-0016
    Moved ByMary-Lynn Seeley
    Seconded ByMark Setter

    That the presentation regarding the Catch Basin Filters provided by Neil MacDonald, Manager of Capital Projects, be received as presented.



    Carried

3.
Jurisdictional Scan Surrounding Tree Compensation Practices

This item has attachments. 
1.York Region Environmental Scan of Public Tree Compensation Practices - FINAL PDF - November 2023.pdf

Justine Burns, Senior Landscape Architect, to provide information on Tree Compensation Practices as prepared for the Regional Municipality of York in November 2023.

  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2024-0017
    Moved ByMark Setter
    Seconded ByLee Dale

    That the presentation regarding the Jurisdictional Scan of Surrounding Tree Compensation Practices provided by Justine Burns, Senior Landscape Architect, be received as presented.



    Carried

4.
Stormwater Rates

This item has attachments. 
1.2024-02-28 - TOG Stormwater Rate Assessment - Council Presentation.pdf

Dina Havkin, Manager of Financial Strategy and Planning and Deputy Treasurer, Geoff Harrison, Manager of Taxation and Revenue and Neil MacDonald, Manager of Capital Projects, to provide update surrounding information provided to Council on February 28, 2024.

  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2024-0018
    Moved ByMary-Lynn Seeley
    Seconded ByMark Setter

    That the presentation regarding Stormwater Rates, be received as presented.



    Carried

10.
REPORTS

 

11.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.
Winter Materials

This item has attachments. 
1.2022-2023 Winter Maintenance Summary.pdf

Niall Stocking, Manager of Operations, to provide information on winter materials utilized and answer Committee questions.

  • RESOLUTION NO. Motion to Receive
    Moved ByLee Dale
    Seconded ByMary-Lynn Seeley

    That the presentation regarding Winter Materials provided by Niall Stocking, Manager of Operations, be received as presented.



    Carried

12.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

13.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

14.
CLOSED SESSION

 

15.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEAC2024-0020
    Moved ByMark Setter
    Seconded ByMary-Lynn Seeley

    That the meeting adjourn at 8:30pm.



    Carried
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