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Humber Valley Advisory Board Tuesday-May-28-1974 #1/74
The Humber Valley Advisory Board met at the Toronto Humber Yacht Club,
Humber Valley Road, Toronto, on Tuesday, May 28, 1974, commencing at
10:45 a.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Vice-Chairman E.V. Ko1b
Members M.W.H. Biggar
A.H. Cowling
R. Cunningham
W. James
Authority Vice-Chairman R.G. Henderson
Authority Members [M. J . Breen
[G.B. Sinclair
Toronto Humber Yacht Club J. Morton
K. Boody
A. Fry
Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn
Director of Operations' K.G. Higgs
Adm. - Waterfront Division W.A. McLean
Development Co-Ordinator F/C J.W. Ma1etich
ABSENT WERE
Members J.A. Bryson
C.D. Flynn
Mrs. F. Ge1l
T.P. Henry
G.A. Williams
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #1/73 were presented.
Res. #1 Moved by: A.H. Cowling
Seconded by: W. James
RESOLVED 'mAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/73 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
WElCOME !
Mr. J. Morton of the Toronto Humber Yacht Club welcomed the members
to the Clubhouse, outlined the history of the Club and briefly
described the tour, by boat, to be taken following the meeting.
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Higgs presented a verbal report of activities of the Authority
in the Humber Watershed and reviewed the results of the storm of
May 16, 1974.
FLOOD CONTROL PLAN
Res. #2 Moved by: M.W.H. Biggar
Seconded by: R. Cunningham
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: In view of the urgent need for flood
control structures in the Humber Valley, which was emphasized by
the severe storm of May 16, 1974,
THAT strong representation be made to The Government of ontario,
urging early approval and construction of the proposed structures
on the Humber River and, in particular, the Bolton Dam.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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EROSION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
Mr. Maletich presented an illustrated address on Erosion and Sediment-
ation Control.
Res. #3 Moved by: R. Cunningham
Seconded by: M.W.H. Biggar
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff study and report on the implicat-
ions of assuming title to certain flood plain lands in the valley of
the west branch of the Humber River in the Borough of Etobicoke, where
severe erosion is occurring on the valley slopes.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Res. #4 Moved by: A.H. Cowling
Seconded by: M.W.H. Biggar
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Authority urge all agencies, both
Municipal and Provincial, to take appropriate action to control urban
development, by whatever means necessary, to control erosion and so
prevent sedimentation in waters downstream of any development.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Res. #5 Moved by: A.H. Cowling
Seconded by: R. Cunningham
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
WHEREAS the Toronto Humber Yacht Club has advised that the Contractor
repairing the Queen Elizabeth Bridge over the Humber River near the
mouth of the River, has dumped considerable material into the stream
bed,
THE Ministry of Transportation & Communications be requested to
require the said Contractor to correct the condition, and further, to
include a proviso in all bridge construction and repair contracts to
prevent such occurrances.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at l~:lS p.m., to enjoy a luncheon
and tour of the Lower Humber and adjacent waterfront, hosted by the
Toronto Humber Yacht Club.
Mrs. J.A. Gardner F.L. Lunn
Chainnan Secretary-Treasurer
Humber Valley Advisory Board Wednesday-November-27-1974 #2/74
The Humber Valley Advisory Board met at the Authority Office,
5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Wednesday, November 27, 1974, com-
mencing at 1:30 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Members J .A. Bryson
A.H. Cowling
R. Cunningham
Mrs. F. Gell
Authority Vice-Chairman R.G. Henderson
Also attending - Authority
Members J.G. Mottershead
F.R. Perkins
Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn
Director of Operations K.G. Higgs
Representatives from The Regional Municipality of Peel:
J. Pearson
J. Mashaw
Citizen Mrs. Hoddinott
ABSENT WERE
Board Vice-Chairman E.V. Kolb
Board Members M.W.H. Biggar
C.D. Flynn
M.R. Maynard
W. James
G.A. Williams
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #1/74 were presented.
Res. #6 Moved by: A.H. Cowling
Seconded by: R.G. Henderson
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/74 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
PROJECT W.C.63 - EXTENSION
PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL AND
WATER CONSERVATION
(Bolton Dam and Reservoir)
Res. #7 Moved by: R. Cunningham
Seconded by: A.H. Cowling
~1E BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Minister of Natural Resources be urged
to expedite the approval of Project W.C.63 - Extension - Plan for Flood
Control and Water Conservation (Bolton Dam and Reservoir) in order that
a start may be made on the Project early in 1975.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA
Cross Country Trails
THE BO^RD RECOMMENDS ~~AT: Consideration be given to adapting the
cross country ski trail system at the Albion Hills Conservation Area
for usc as bridle trails during other seasons of the year.
C^RRIED UN^NIMOUSLY;
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FIlM SCREENING
The story of the 1974 Flood on the Grand River "One Day in May" was
screened for the members and guests in attendance.
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m., for a tour of
inspection of the Boyd Conservation Field Centre and the Kortright
Centre for Conservation.
Mrs. J .A. Gardner F .L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer