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04 - May 26, 2021 Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes Meeting: Environmental Advisory Committee Date: May 26, 2021 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Webex Attendees: Tom Marks, Warden Grant Jones, Councillor, Chair Sally Martyn, Councillor Robert Braam, Community Member (joined the meeting in progress) Ray Price, Community Member Kim Smale, Community Member, Vice Chair Michaela Lenz, Community Member Sarah Emons, Community Member (joined the meeting in progress) Regrets: Primrose Kisuule, Community Member Staff: Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative Services Carolyn Krahn, Legislative Services Coordinator DRAFT MINUTES 1. Call to Order th The Environmental Advisory Committee met this 26 day of May, 2021. The meeting was called to order at 1:07 p.m. 2. Approval of Agenda Moved by: Councillor Martyn Seconded by: Kim Smale Resolved that the agenda be approved as presented. Recorded Vote Yes No Warden Marks Yes Councillor MartynYes RayPriceYes Michaela Lenz No KimSmaleYes Councillor Jones Yes 5 1 - Motion Carried. 3. Adoption of March 31, 2021 Minutes Moved by: Kim Smale Seconded by: Ray Price Resolved that the minutes of the previous meeting be adopted. Recorded Vote Yes No Warden Marks Yes Councillor MartynYes RayPriceYes Michaela Lenz No KimSmaleYes Councillor Jones Yes 5 1 - Motion Carried. 4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest None. 5. Kettle Creek Conservation Authority Programs and Services and Clean Water Update – Elizabeth VanHooren, General Manager/Secretary Treasurer and Betsy McClure, Stewardship Program Supervisory Elizabeth VanHooren provided an overview of the Kettle Creek Conservation Area Authority (KCCA). The KCCA’s jurisdiction spans a 520 square kilometre area. They plant around 50,000 trees annually; maintain 22 kilometres of hiking trails with 13,000 visitors annually; and employ 11 full-time staff and 22 seasonal staff. Their major programs and services include flood forecasting and dams; environmental planning and regulations; conservation lands; and environmental monitoring. Betsy McClure provided additional information on KCAA’s outreach, education, forestry, and stewardship activities. 6. Green Purchasing Initiatives Update – Sarah Emons Sarah Emons provided an update on Green Purchasing Initiatives. Through conversations with the Purchasing Coordinator, Sarah Emons has identified a program that may be of use to the County. The program, Espace québécois de concertation sur les pratiques d'approvisionnement responsable (ECPAR), is based out of Quebec, and they are a network of organizations that share their expertise in order to become more efficient and optimize the way that they conduct their sustainable procurement. The program is supported by federal funding and members include the Recycling Council of Ontario and the Ontario Public Buyers Guide. The program offers a reference tool which evaluates a municipality’s progress with respect to sustainable procurement. The reference tool includes a survey which is completed by the municipality, and ECPAR provides personalized feedback on areas of improvement for the municipality. The Purchasing Coordinator will follow up with ECPAR to see if the program is a good fit for Elgin County. Moved by: Sarah Emons Seconded by: Councillor Martyn Resolved that the minutes of the previous meeting be adopted. Recorded Vote Yes No Warden Marks Yes Councillor MartynYes SarahEmonYes RayPriceYes Rob Braam Yes Michaela Lenz Yes KimSmaleYes CouncillorJonesYes 8 0 -Motion Carried. 7.Date of Next Meeting The Committee will meet again on July 7, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. 8.Adjournment Moved by: Ray Price Seconded by: Kim Smale RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 2:05 p.m. Recorded Vote Yes No Warden Marks Yes Councillor MartynYes SarahEmonYes RayPriceYes Rob Braam Yes MichaelaLenzYes Kim Smale Yes Councillor Jones Yes 80 -Motion Carried. ______________________________________________________________ Julie Gonyou, Grant Jones, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk. Chair.