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03 - March 31, 2021 Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes00" im^mYUI)fj/ 000 d� �llll�lllll uo�mm^.. Meeting: Environmental Advisory Committee Date: March 31, 2021 Time: 10.00 a.m. Location: Webex Attendees: Tom Marks, Warden Grant Jones, Councillor, Chair Sally Martyn, Councillor Robert Braam, Community Member Ray Price, Community Member Kim Smale, Community Member, Vice Chair Regrets: Michaela Lenz, Community Member Primrose Kisuule, Community Member Sarah Em ons, Community Member Staff: Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer Brian Lima, Director of Engineering Services Nancy Pasato, Manager of Planning Katherine Thompson, Supervisor of Legislative Services Carolyn Krahn, Legislative Services Coordinator MINUTES 1. Call to Order The Environmental Advisory Committee met this 31st day of March, 2021. The meeting was called to order at 10.00 a.m. 2. Approval of Agenda Moved by: Councillor Martyn Seconded by: Warden Marks Resolved that the agenda be approved as presented. 00" im000 ^mYUI)fj/ Recorded Vote Yes No Warden Marks Yes Councillor Martyn Yes Ray Price Yes Rob Braam Yes Kim Smale No Councillor Jones Yes 5 1 - Motion Carried. 3. Adoption of February 24, 2021 Minutes Moved by: Rob Braam Seconded by: Warden Marks Resolved that the minutes of the previous meeting be adopted. Recorded Vote Yes No Warden Marks Yes Councillor Martyn Yes Ray Price Yes Rob Braam Yes Kim Smale Yes Councillor Jones Yes 6 0 - Motion Carried. 4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest None. 5. Kettle Creek Conservation Authority Update — Naturalized Areas at County Administration Building — Councillor Martyn Councillor Martyn provided an update from her meeting with Betsy McClure, Kettle Creek Conservation Area Authority. There is a Silver Maple in the naturalized area, and Ms. McClure would like to determine if it needs to come down before deciding im^mYUI)fj/ 000 on the planting plan. Councillor Martyn suggested that the planting could be modelled after the raised beds planted at Hawk Cliff. 6. Green Procurement Update — Sarah Emons The Green Procurement Update by Sarah Emons was deferred until the next meeting of the Committee. 7. Roadside Environments — Director of Engineering Services The Director of Engineering Services presented information regarding the County's agreement with the local municipal partners for the maintenance of roadside environments along County roads. The Road Maintenance Agreement (RMA) requires the removal of vegetation to the road property limits once every three (3) years. Flexibility exists for member municipalities to perform mechanical cutting or to allow naturalization of the right of way. Regardless of the methods selected, larger growth (trees, sumac, etc.) must be removed before it becomes more difficult and costlier. Eradication of invasive species and noxious weeds can be managed following the County's spraying policy. Councillor Martyn expressed concerns about the use of mechanical equipment to remove the larger growth. The Director of Engineering will follow up with the local municipalities regarding the use of mechanical equipment, but in accordance with the RMA, it is left to the member municipalities to decide how best to adhere to this agreement requirement. 8. Official Plan Review Stakeholder Discussion —Manager of Planning The Manager of Planning presented information regarding environmental policy in Ontario and the Elgin Natural Heritage Study. Following the presentation, the Manager of Planning led the Committee in a discussion of their priorities for the County's Official Plan Five Year Review. The Committee discussed the need to balance development with environmental concerns and the need to encourage the protection and enhancement of naturalized areas. 9. Date of Next Meeting The Committee will meet again on April 28, 2021 at 10.00 a.m. 10.Adjournment Moved by: Councillor Martyn Seconded by: Rob Braam 00" im^mYUI)fj/ 000 d� �llll�lllll uo�mm^.. RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11.38 a.m. Recorded Vote Yes No Warden Marks Yes Councillor Martyn Yes Ray Price Yes Rob Braam Yes Kim Smale Yes Councillor Jones Yes 6 0 - Motion Carried. Julie Gonyou, 0rant Jones, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk. Chair.