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Home My WebLink AboutR.D.H.P. Advisory Board 1981 1-1 the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes R D H P ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY-MAY-28-l9Bl tl/8l The R D II P Advisory Board met at t,he Township of Uxbridge Municipal Office, Bascom Street, Uxbridge, on Thursday, May 2B, 19B1, co~nencing at 1 30 p m PRESENT WERE Chairman Mrs Norah Stoner Members J E Anderson Mrs P T Clark R W Johnson Dr J K Reynolds J S. Scott Secretary-Treasurer W E Jones Adm - Conservation Land Management Division P B Flood Planning Co-ordinator Mrs A C Deans Maint & Ops S'visor, Flood Control, WRD R W Dewell Project Planner, Water Resource Division T E Farrell Councillor, Ward 1, Twp of Uxbridge Don Jackson Councillor, Ward 2, Twp of Uxbridge, and Member, South Lake Simcoe C A Mac Meyers Uxbridge Times-Journal Ms Lynn Rhodes-Bolender Toronto Field Naturalists Ms Jean Macdonald " "" Ms Diana Banville Save the Rouge Valley System Ms Pat McLaw .. II " II It Ms Gail Gr~y ABSENT WERE Vice-Chairman Mrs M Prinsloo Members Mrs C Bell Edward Fulton Eldred King W G McLean Mrs A Walker Before the business meeting, and starting from the Claremont Conservation Field Centre, a tour was made of the following points of interest to view the different types of work being undertaken by the Authority in the upper reaches of the R.D II P watersheds Glen Major area - to inspect gravel pit rehabilitation works; Goodwood Resource Management Tract; Goodwood Pumping Station Upon arrival at the Township Offices, the members enjoyed luncheon provided by the municipality Mr R G Kester, Administrator/Treasurer, extended greetings on behalf of the Township of Uxbridge MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/BO were presented Res #1 Moved by Mrs P T Clark Seconded by J E Anderson RESOLVED THAT The Minutes of Meeting #2/BO be adopted as presented CARRIED; Res #2 Moved by J S Scott Seconded by Mrs P T Clark RESOLVED THAT Appreciation be expressed to the Township of Uxbridge for its kindness in hosting Meeting #l/Bl of the R D H P Advisory Board, and entertain- ing the members and staff to luncheon CARRIED; Mr R W Johnson responded on behalf of the Township I-2 -2- STAFF REPORTS (a) Duffin Creek Flooding - 1981 Staff presented a verbal report and slides in connection with flood occurrences due to ice jams on the Duffin Creek watershed Staff advised that further study of these areas will be part of the implementation of the Flood Control Programme ( b) Municipal Planning for Storm Water Management Staff presented a verbal report summarizing the response of municipalities in the R D H P watersheds with respect to the Authority's proposals regarding Storm Water Management Where municipalities have new plans, or are preparing reviews of existing plans, consideration has generally been given to storm water management. Authori ty staff are working with municipalities in reviewing planning proposals and storm drainage design Res #3 Moved by R W Johnson Seconded by J S Scott RESOLVED THAT The staff reports on (a) Duffin Creek Flooding - 1981: and (b) Municipal Planning for Storm Water Management: be received CARRIED WATERSHED PLAN - IMPLEMENTATION Staff presented a report outlining, by Programme, the action being taken to implement the Watershed Plan Res #4 Moved by Mrs. p. T Clark Seconded by R W Johnson RESOLVED THAT The staff report on implementation of the Watershed Plan be received CARRIED: ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the meeting adjourned at 2 45 P m , May 28 Mrs Norah Stoner W E Jones Chairman Secretary-Treasurer KC ~ 1-3 , the metropolitan toronto and region conservation authority minutes . R D H P ADVISORY BOARD 1981 10 01 12/Sl The R D H P Advisory Board met at the Town of Ajax Municipal Office, 65 Harwood Road, Ajax, on Thursday, 19S1 10 01, commencing at 1000 hours PRESENT Chairman Mrs. Norah Stoner Members J E Anderson Mrs P T Clark R W Johnson Dr J K Reynolds J.S. Scott Staff W A McLean P.B Flood J.C Mather Save the Rouge Valley System Ms Gail Gray n " " " II Mrs Lois James ABSENT Vice-Chairman Mrs M prinsloo Members Mrs C Bell Edward Fulton Eldred King W G McLean Mrs. A Walker GREETINGS Councillor Pat Clark, Town of Ajax, brought greetings to the meeting from the Town, and expressed the regret of Mayor W G McLean at his inability to attend MINUTES Res. 15 Moved by: R.W. Johnson Seconded by: J.S. Scott THAT the Minutes of Meeting #l/Sl be adopted as if read CARRIED: "INTRODUCTION TO THE ROUGE" -Slide Presentation Ms Gail Gray made a slide presentation on behalf of the "Save the Rouge Valley system" The presentation outlined the characteristics of the Rouge River, and identified many of its qualities and some of the concerns of the organization with respect to the impact of development on the watershed Ms Gray advised the meeting that a walk will be conducted by the group on Sl 10. 17 in the meander area north of the Metropolitan Zoo, and a "ride-a-thon" will be sponsored on Sunday, Sl 10 25 to raise funds for the organization Res 16 Moved by: J.S. Scott Seconded by: J.K. Reynolds THAT the Board express its appreciation and thanks to Ms Gray and Mrs James for their presentation CARRIED: GOODWOOD AREA -Update Mr Craig Mather, Head, Flood Control Section, Water Resource Division, outlined the issues in connection with the proposed up-grading of the Goodwood flood control measures ~ - 1-4 -2- There are two options (1 ) construction of a channel; ( 2 ) enlarging and improving the pumping system Based on the policies of the Watershed Plan, the Authority has recommended to the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville that pumping is the preferred option EROSION CONTROL AND BANK STABILIZATION IN THE R D II P WATERSIIEDS Mr Mather outlined the priorities for erosion control work on the R D H P watersheds for 1982, and advised the Board of a revised fee schedule which places the onus of contribution to the costs upon owners who benefit from the work CONSERVATION AREA UPDATE Mr Paul Flood, Administrator, Conservation Land Management Division, reviewed for the Board the operations of the Conservation Land Management Division, particularly as they affect the R D H P watersheds He noted that attendance at Conservation Areas has increased by 5% over 1980 levels The Petticoat Creek Waterfront Area, in particular, has experienced greatly increased attendance The Claremont Conservation Area has been re-designated under the Watershed Plan as a forest and wildlife area, but is still receiving considerable passive use 1981 is the last year of a three-year lease arrangement with the Town of Markham for the Milne Conservation Area Negotiations for extension of this lease are in process Considerable progress has been made on the restoration of the mill located in the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area GUILD INN REPORT Mr W A McLean, Deputy General Manager, outlined for the Board the status of planning for the Guild Inn Waterfront Area This property has been transferred to to The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto for management under the Authority's standard a3reement for the management of land within Metropolitan Toronto 1-.. task force has been established to make recommendations concerning the Master Plan for the site Tne work of the task force is almost complete, and recommendations will be made to the Metropolitan Parks, Recreation, and Property Committee this fall These recommendations will include proposals for the retention of the Guild Inn, enhancement of the property to retain the natural character of the woodlots and shoreline, and for the development of a sculpture park ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 1200 hours 81 10 01. Following adjournment, the Board was entertained at lunch by the'Town of Ajax Mrs N Stoner W.A. McLean, Deputy General Manager Chairman Acting Secretary-Treasurer WAM/KC