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HUMBER VALLEY ADVISORY BOARD wednesday-May-2-1973 #1/73
The Humber Valley Advisory Board met at the Authority Office,
5 Shoreharn Drive, Downsview on Wednesday, May 2, 1973 , commencing
at 2:00 p.m.
The first portion of the meeting took the form of a tour, beginninq
with a visit to the Claireville Tourist Campground, thence to the
Bolton Darn and Reservoir site, and ending at the Albion-Bolton
Community Centre.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman Mrs. J.A. Gardner
Vice-Chairman E.H. Wilson
Members J . fl.". Bryson
A.H. Cowling
R. Cunningham
T. Patrick Henry
W. James
V. Yerex
Executive Member ..T. G. Mot.tershead
Adm. - FC&WC Division E.F. Sutter
Adm. - CLf\1 Division P.B. Flood
James F. MacLaren Limited A.F. Brodie
ABSENT WERE
Members D. Flynn
Mrs. F. Gell
R.G. Henderson
S.E. I>lcNeice
B. Nobleman
G.A. Williams
DISPLAY OF THE BOLTON DAM
AND RESERVOIR MODEL
At the invitation of the Chairman, the Reeves of the Township of Albion
and the Village of Bolton jointly unveiled the model of the Bolton
Project. This was followed by a detailed explanation by Mr. Andrew
Brodie of James F. MacLaren Limited, and a question and answer period.
PRIORITIES - FLOOD CONTROL
PROGRAMME
The Chairman introduced Mr. J.G. Mottershead, Chairman of the Flood'
Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board, who outlined for the
members the basis for establishing certain priorities relative to the
Flood Control Programme.
Res. #1 Moved by: R. Cunningham
Seconded by: \~ D James
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Flood Control and Water Conservation
Advisory Board be requested to maintain an active programme of flood
plain land acquisition in the Humber Valley.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
l-lINUTES :
The Minutes of Meeting #1/72 were presented.
Res. #2 Moved by: A.H. Cowling
Seconded by: T. Patrick Henry
RESO~VED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/72, as presented, be adopted
as r~ad. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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MATTERS ARISING FROM
THE MINUTES
Res. .#3 Moved by: T. Patrick Henry
Seconded by: E.H. Wilson
r;m:e BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The staff determine whether or not General
F~ods contemplate a student work programme this year; and further
THAT the Staff be prepared to recommend suitable proiects to be under-
taken in future years, should the opportunity present itself.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
INFORMATION BROCHURE -
EROSION CONTROL
~es:. #4 Moved by: J.A. Bryson
Seconded by: R. Cunningham
ma~ BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Consideration be given to the preparation
of an information brochure pertaining to erosion control along
similar lines to that prepared in 1972 by the Hamilton Region
Conservation Authority. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
Messrs. Sutter and Flood gave a short verbal Staff Report.
Res. #5 Moved by: T. Patrick Henry
Seconded by: W. James
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report, as presented, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Res. #6 Moved by: E.H. \'Jilson
Seconded by: R. Cunningham
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be congratulated on the excellence of the
camp site development at Claireville. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Res. #7 Moved by: E.H. Wilson
Seconded by: A.H. Cowling
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Council of the Township of Albion be
informed as to the extent of clearing and grubbing work to be under-
taken at the Bolton Dam Site.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Res. #8 Moved by: R. cunningham
Seconded by: T. Patrick Henry
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff forward appropriate letters of appreciation to
the Village of Bolton and the Township of Albion for their interest and
hospitality in connection with this meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m., May 2.
(Administrator - Flood
Mrs. J.A. Gardner E.F. Sutt'er(Cont'rol & Water Cons.
Chairman Acting Secretary