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Flood control & Water Cons. Adv. Board Wednesday-June-14-l972 #1/72
The Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board met at the
Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Wednesday, June 14,
1972, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman K.G. Waters
Vice-Chairman J.G. Mottershead
Members R. CUnningham
P.V. Godfrey
H.C. Lawrie
V. Yerex
Authority Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord
Authority Vice-Chairman R.G. Henderson
Director of Operations K.G. Higgs
Adm. - FC&WC Division E.F. Sutter
Deputy-Treasurer D.L. Hall
Province of Ontario M. Lenus & N. Embree
ABSENT WERE
Members C.A. Balsdon
Mrs. N. Horwood
C.F. Kline
F.J. McKechnie
F.R. Perkins
D. Walden
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #2/71 were presented.
Re s. #1 Moved by: R.G. Henderson
Seconded by: V. Yerex
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/71, as presented, be
adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
The Staff Progress Report, which had been mailed to Members prior to
the Meeting, was presented by Mr. Sutter and discussed.
Res. #2 Moved by: J.G. Mottershead
Se conded by: H.C. Lawrie
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period to date be
received and filed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
In discussing the 1972-73 Winter Works Programme, Mr. Godfrey
mentioned the possibility of extending the present Winter Works
Programme to encompass a year-round incentive programme. The Chairman
advised that an extension was not feasible under the present organizat-
ion of the Authority and administrative budget limitations regarding
permanent staff. Mr. Godfrey agreed to refer the matter to his
Committee at Metro (Social Services & Housing Committee).
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1973 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES
The 1973 Preliminary Budget Estimates were presented and discussed.
Res. #3 Moved by: P.V. Godfrey
Seconded by: R. Cunningham
RESOLVED THAT: The 1973 Preliminary Budget Estimates, as presented,
be approved in principle; and further
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1973 Preliminary Budget Estimates, as
appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be included in the 1973
Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
REPORTS ON OUTFALL SURVEYS -
HIGHLAND CREEK & HUMBER RIVER
AND TRIBUTARIES
Mr. Sutter presented Staff Reports on Outfall Surveys of the Highland
Creek and the Humber River and Tributaries. Mr. Neil Embree of the
Ministry of the Environment spoke to the subject.
Res. #4 Moved by: P.V. Godfrey
Seconded by: J.G. Mottershead
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Reports on Outfall Surveys of the Highland
Creek and the Humber River and Tributaries, as presented by the
Staff and explained in detail by Mr. Neil Embree of the Ministry of
the Environment, be received; and that the following action be taken:
(a) The Reports be referred to the Technical Coordinating Committee
for Water Pollution Control in Metropolitan Toronto, Ministry of
the Environment for consideration and necessary action; and
(b) The Authority urge the Ministry of the Environment to contact
and cooperate with the appropriate municipalities within the
jurisdiction of the Authority, in an effort to achieve compliance
with the minimum standards, as set out in the Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto By-Law #2520 (Storm Sewer Outlet Standards).
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
NEW BUS INESS
Mr. Mottershead re-introduced the subject of adequate testing of
water above and below the Snelgrove Dam.
Re s. # 5 MoV'ed by: J.G. Mottershead
Seconded by: H.C. Lawrie
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be directed to prepare a report with regard
to adequate testing of water above and below the Snelgrove Dam for
presentation to the next meeting of the Board.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m., June 14 to tour
current projects within the immediate vicinity of the Authority
Administrative building.
K.G. Waters D.L. Hall, Deputy-Treasurer
Chairman Acting Secretary
SCHEDULE "A" C-3
SECTION B - PAGE II
Division: Flood Control & Water Conservation
Programme: Water Control Structures
REVENUE - nil
EXPENDITURES
1973 1972 1971
ACCT. ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL_
$ $ $
Operation of Flood Warning System
Labour -
Ordinary Maintenance 6,000. 7,000.
Major Maintenance 2,800. -
8,800. 7,000. 5,758.
Clairevi1le Dam
Labour l2,000. ll,OOO.
.
Ordinary Maintenance 2,000. 3,000.
Major Maintenance 10,000. 4,200.
24,000. 18,200. 17,377.
Albion Hills Dam
Labour 500. 400.
Ordinary Maintenance 600. 600.
Major Maintenance 700. 2,500.
1,800. 3,500. l,999.
Bruce's Mill Dam
Labour 250. 150.
Ordinary Maintenance 250. 150.
Major Maintenance 200. 1,500.
700. 1,800... 14..
Woodbridge Channel
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance 1,000. l,OOO.
Major Maintenance lO,OOO. lO,OOO.
11,000. ll,OOO. 10,055.
Milne Dam
Labour 500. 600.
Ordinary Maintenance 1,000. 900.
Major Maintenance 2,000. 1,000.
3,500. 2,500. 4,993.
Stouffville Dam
Labour 300. 300.
ordinary Maintenance 400. 400.
Major Maintenance 500. 800.
l,200. 1,500. 796.
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SECTION B - PAGE 12
Division: Flood Control & Water Conservation
Programme: Water Control Structures Cont.
EXPENDITURES
1973 1972 1971
ACCT. ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
$ $ $
Brampton Diversion Channel
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance 500. 500.
Major Maintenance 3,000. 3,nOO.
3,500. 1,500. 1,692.
Lower Humber Channel
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance 1,000. 1,000.
Major Maintenance 4,000. , 4,000.
5,000. 5,000. 6,557.
Massey Creek Channel
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance l,OOO. 1,000.
Major Maintenance 1,000. 3,000.
2,000. 4,000. 2,335.
Black Creek Channel
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance 3,000. 4,000.
Major Maintenance 4,000. 12,000.
7,000. 16,000. 5,237.
Highland Creek -
Col. Danforth Area
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance 500. 500.
Major Maintenance 3,000. 3,000.
3,500. 3,500. 2,709.
Highland Creek -
Morningside Drive
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance 500. 500.
Major Maintenance 1,000. 3,000.
l,500. 3,500. 4,547.
Highland Creek -
Above Lawrence Avenue
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance 500. 500.
Major Maintenance 1,000. 4,000.
l,SOO. 4,500. l,14l.
SECTION B - PAGE l3 C-5
Division: Flood Control & Water Conservation
Programme: Water Control Structures Cont.
EXPENDITURES
1973 1972 1971
ACCT. ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
$ $ $
York Mills Channel
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance 500. l,500.
Major Maintenance 1,000. 2,000.
1,500. 3,500. 5,318.
Goodwood Pumping Station
Labour 400. -
Ordinary Maintenance 600. 1,500.
Major Maintenance 500. -
1,500. 1,500. 621.
West Don Channel
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance 100. 100.
Major Maintenance 200. -
300. 100. 35l.
Long Branch
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance 200. 100.
Major Maintenance 300. -
500. 100. 59,
Mimico Creek Channel
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance 200. 300.
Major Maintenance - 1,000.
200. l,300. 26.
Black Creek Retardation Dam
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance l,OOO. l,500.
Major Maintenance 5,000. 4,000.
6,000. 5,500. 2,334.
Scarlett Road Channel
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance 200. 500.
Major Maintenance 800. -
1,000. 500. 243.....
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SECTION B - PAGE 14
Division: Flood Control & Water Conservation
Programme: Water Control Structures Contd.
EXPENDITURES
1973 1972 1971
ACCT. ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
$ $ $
Boyd Dam
Labour 200.
Ordinary Maintenance 300.
Major Maintenance 1,000.
1,500. - -
Glen Haffy Dam
Labour 200.
Ordinary Maintenance 300.
Major Maintenance -
500. - -
Hwy.lO at Steeles Ave. Channel
Ordinary Maintenance 200.
Major Maintenance -
200. - -
Massey Creek - above Pharmacy Ave.
Ordinary Maintenance 200.
Major Maintenance 500.
700. - -
Rouge River - above Kirkhams Road
Ordinary Maintenance 200.
Major Maintenance -
200. - -
Highland Creek - Scarboro Golf Club Rd.
Ordinary Maintenance 200.
Major Maintenance 500.
700. - -
Finch Dam
Labour 3,300.
ordinary Maintenance -
Major Maintenance -
3,300. - -
Don River - Bathurst to Finch
Ordinary Maintenance 200.
Major Maintenance -
200. - -
Mimico Creek - Malton
ordinary Maintenance 200.
Major Maintenance -
200. - -
Serena Gundy Channel
Ordinary Maintenance 200.
Major Maintenance -
200. - -
Emery Creek Channel
Ordinary Maintenance 200.
Major Maintenance -
200. - -
SECTION B - PAGE ~ C-7
Division: Flood Control & Water Conservation
Programme: Water Control Structures Cont.
EXPENDITURES
1973 1972 1971
ACCT. ESTIMA TE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
$ $ $
Etobicoke Levee and Drain -
B rarnp ton
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance - 500.
Major Maintenance - -
- 500. 41.
St. Lucie Drive Erosion
Control Works
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance - lOO.
Major Maintenance - -
- 100. -
Markham - Rouge Channel
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance 200. 200.
Major Maintenance 500. -
700. 200. -
West Don At Wickstead Ave.
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance 200. 100.
Major Maintenance 2,000. -
2,200. 100. -
Markham School Channel
Labour - -
Ordinary Maintenance 200. 100.
Major Maintenance - -
200. 100. -
General Maintenance 3,000. 1,000. 1,000.
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SECTION C - PAGE 7
Division: Flood Control & Water Conservation
Programme: General Water Control Projects
REVENUES - nil
EXPENDITURES
1973 1972 1971
ACCT. ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
$ $ $
Flood Line Mapping 25,000. 50,000. -
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SECTION A - ADMINISTRATION
REVENUES - nil
EXPENDITURES
1973 1972 1971
ACCT. ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
$ $ $
PERSONNEL SERVICES
A-I Salaries
Reqular Salaries
General Office & Senior Admin. l57,100.
Land Management 131,400.
Flood Control & Water Cons. 92,150.
Information & Education 7-8,400.
Waterfront 47,250.
Property 48,700.
Additional & Seasonal Salaries 29,000.
584,000. 5l1,762.
A-2 Unemployment Insurance 20,200. 10,292.
A-3 Workmen's Compensation 7,000. 6,172.
A-4 Group Insurance & Pension 115,000. 101,951.
142,200. 118,415.
TRAVEL EXPENSES
A-II Member's Salary Allowances
Mileage & Expenses 55,500. 49,925.
A-12 Staff Mileage & Expenses 27,000. 26,568.
A-13 Chairman's Expenses 2,400. 1,724.
84,900. 78,217.
EQUIPMENT
A-20 Photographic 200. 550. 400.
A-2l Office 1,500. 39,650. 7,221.
A-22 Small Tools 1,100. 3,296.
A-23 Vehicles 5,000. 17,750. 24,367.
A-24 Machinery & Other Equipment 7,000. 32,550. 19,089.
13,700. 91,600. 54,373.
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SECTION A - ADMINISTRATION - PAGE 2
EXPENDI TtJRES
1973 1972 1971
ACCT. ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
$ $ $
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
A-3l Uniforms 5,000. 5,811.
A-32 Postage lO,OOO. 7,098.
A-33 Stationery & Office Supplies 20,000. 20,089.
A-34 Technical Plans & Maps 7,000. 6,000. 6,959.
A-35 Vehicle Repairs 2l,000. 2l,198.
A-36 Machinery Repairs l4,OOO. 14,456.
-
76,000. 75,611.
RENT & UTILITY SERVICES
A-4l Telephone 30,000. 3l,554.
A-42 Light, Heat, Power, Water 8,000. 7,372.
A-44 Office cleaning & maintenance 2J,Sc:,u. 22,012.
-
6l,550. 60.938.
TAXES. INSURANCE,BANK INTEREST
A-51 Taxes - non revenue producing
properties 150,000. 131,188.
A-52 Legal Fees 5,000. 4,762.
A-53 General Expenses 8,000. 10,807.
A-54 Insurance 25,000. 23,974.
A-55 Bank Interest 20,000. 5,687.
A-56 Bank Charges 2,000. 784.
A-57 Audit Fees 5,000. 4,889.
A-58 Miscellaneous Revenue (40,000. ) ( 4 7 , 768. )
A-83 Bird Feeding l,OOO. 749.
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A-IOl Water Sampling Programme 500. 500. 358.
A-106 Administration Fill Regulations 3,000. 3,000. 1 , 04 5 .
- 179,500. 136,475.
SECTION D - PAGE 3 C-ll
Division: Flood Control & Water Conservation
Programme: Flood Control Projects
REVENUE - nil
EXPENDITURES
1973 1972 1971
ACCT. ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
$ $ $
Schedule "A"
Large Dams & Reservoirs
Bolton
Engineering 100,000. 250,000.
Construction - Wages 1,000. -
Construction - Materials 1,000. -
Construction - Contract - -
102,000. 250,000.
Nashville
Engineering - -
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract - -
- -
Boyd
Engineering - -
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract - -
- -
Finch
Engineering 75,000. 150,000.
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract l,525,000. 3,500,000.
l,600,000. 3,650,000.
Woodbridge Channelization
Engineering - -
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract - -
- -
Schedules "c" & liD"
Flood Plain Lands
Snelgrove
Engineering 35,000. 165,000.
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract - -
35,000. 165,000.
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SECTION D - PAGE 4
Division: Flood Control & Water Conservation
Programme: Flood Control Projects Cont.
EXPENDITURES
1973 1972 1971
ACCT. ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
$ $ $
Arthur Percy
Engineering 50,000. l75,000.
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract - -
50,000. l75,000.
Etobicoke Creek Valley
Engineering - -
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract - -
- -
Mimico Creek valley
Engineering - -
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract - -
-
- -
Humber Valley
Engineering - -
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract - -
-
Don Valley
Engineering - -
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract - -
- -
Highland Creek Valley
Engineering - -
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract - -
- -
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SECTION D - PAGE 8
Divison: Flood Control & Water Conservation
Programme: Water Control Projects
(Benefiting Municipalities)
REVENUES - nil
EXPENDITURES
1973 1972 1971
ACCT. ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
$ $ $
W.C. 53 (Metro)
Channel Imp. Massey Creek
Engineering - -
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract 100,000. l50,000.
100,000. l50,000.
W.C. 56 (Metro) Channel Imp.
Rouge River Kirkhams to Finch
Engineering - -
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract - 5,000.
- 5,000.
-
W.C. 57 (Mississauga & Chinguacousy)
Channel Imp. Mimico Creek Malton
Engineering 10,000. 50,000.
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract lOO,OOO. l50,000.
lI0,000. 200,000.
W.C. 58 (Metro) Channel Imp.
Don River Bathurst to Finch
Engineering - 30,000.
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract 60,000. 400,000.
60,000. 430,000.
W.C. 60 (Metro)
Engineering - -
Construction - Wages 50,000. 50,000.
Construction - Materials 50,000. 50,000.
Construction - Contract - -
100,000. 100,000.
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SECTION D - PAGE 9
Division: Flood Control & Water Conservation
Programme: Water Control Projects Cont.
(Benefiting Municipalities)
EXPENDITURES
1973 1972 1971
ACCT. ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
$ $ $
W.C. 66 (Metro) Channel Imp.
Highland Creek Morningside t.O
Kingston Road
Engineering - -
Construction - Wa~~s - 75fOOO.
-
Construction - Materials - 75,000.
Construction - Cotlt.I:'act - -
- 150,000.
W.C. 67 (Metro) Chal1nel lrup.
West Humber at Hwy. 2.7
Engineering 15LOOO. 3l),000.
Construction - Wa0~8 - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - cor.t.ract 190.L 000. 270,1lt)t).
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2051000._~ 1..~ ana ._
W.C. 68 (Metro) Erosion COlltrcJl &
Channel Imp. Emtry Creek Lanyard. to
Humber
Engineering 30,000. 50,0()().
Construction - WQg~s - -
Construction - Material~ - -
Construction - Contract 270,000. 550,000.
300,000. 60(L OO~
W.C. 69 (Reg.Mun.Of York)
Reconstruction cr. Mill Pond
Richmond Hill
Engineering 10,000. lO1'OOO.
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract 90,000. 90,000.
100,000. 100,000.
W.C. 70 (Metro) Channel Imp.
Don River at S~rella Gundy Park
Engineering - -
Construction - Wages -
- 50,000.
Construction - Materials - 50,000.
Construction - Contract - -
-
- 100,000.
SECTION D - PAGE 10 C-15
Division: Flood Control & Water Conservation
progranune: Water Control Projects Cont.
(Benefiting Municipalities)
EXPENDITURES
1973 1972 1971
ACCT. ESTIMATE ESTIMATE ACTUAL
$ $ $
W.C. 71 (Brampton) Mod. Of Energy
Dissapator at downstream end of
Brampton Diversion Channel
Engineering 5,000. 15,000.
Construction - Wages - -
Construction - Materials - -
Construction - Contract 30,000. 85,000.
35,000. lOO,OOO.
Engineering Studies
West Humber River (Metro) - 5,000.
Emery Creek (Metro) - 4,000.
Richmond Hill Pond (Richmond Hill) - 7,500.
Black Creek (Metro) 4,000. 4,000.
Islington Avenue (Reg.Mun.of York) - 7,000.
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Flood Control & Water Cons. Adv. Board Tuesday-Oct-24-l972 #2/72
The Flood Control and Water Conservation Advisory Board met at the
Authority Office, 5 Shoreharn Drive, Downsview, on Tuesday, October
24, 1972, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman K.G. Waters
Vice-Chairman J.G. Mottershead
Members P.V. Godfrey
C.F. Kline
H.C. Lawrie
F.J. McKechnie
F.R. Perkins
V. Yerex
Authority Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord
Authority Vice-Chairman R.G. Henderson
Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn
Director of Operations K.G. Higgs
Adm. - FC&W: Division E.F. Sutter
Province of Ontario N.L. Embree
ABSENT WERE
Members C.A. Balsdon
R. Cunningham
Mrs. N. Horwood
D. Walden
MI NUTE S_
The Minutes of Meeting #1/72 were presented.
Res. #6 Moved by: F.R. Perkins
Seconded by: H.C. Lawrie
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/72, as presented, be
adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
The Staff Progress Report to October 20, 1972, was presented and
discussed.
Res. #7 Moved by: J.G. Mottershead
Seconded by: F.J. McKechnie
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period to date be
received and filed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
POLICY RE EROSION CONTROL AND
SLOPE STABILIZATION WITHIN
METROPOLITAN TORONTO
A Staff communication, together with a Report of the Technical
Advisory Committee on Parks and Conservation dated September 22,
1972, presently being considered by the Council of The Municipality
of Metropolitan Toronto, was presented and considered in detail.
Res. #8 Moved by: C.F. Kline
Seconded by: v. Yerex
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RESOLVED THAT: The staff communication and Report of the Technical
Advisory Committee on Parks and Conservation dated September 22, 1972,
presently being considered by the Council of The Municipality of
Metropolitan Toronto, be received; and
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THA T : The Authority approve the recommendation
of the Technical Advisory Committee on Parks and Conservation
pertaining to the Policy with respect to Erosion Control and Slope
Stabilization within Metropolitan Toronto; and
Providing the said Policy is adopted by the Municipality of Metro-
politan Toronto and the local area municipalities within Metropolitan
Toronto, the Staff be directed to:
(a) Proceed with the preparation of a lO-year Plan and a 5-year
Capital Project for preventative and corrective measures;
(b) Obtain legal advice with regard to amending the provisions
of the Conservation Authorities Act and Ontario Regulation
342/69, with a view to improving the effectiveness of the
Authority's Regulation in regard to Fill, Construction and
Alteration to Waterways;
(c) Obtain a proposal from James F. MacLaren Limited for the
completion of the initial inventory of areas in major and
intermediate watercourses, subject to erosion or slope
instability, the setting up of a control data bank with
respect to these matters, and the development of procedures
to ensure that the data bank is updated on a regular basis;
(d) Pursue the Authority policy of Acquisition of Flood Plain
and Conservation Lands, as funds become available;
(e) Cooperate with the area municipalities within Metropolitan
Toronto in all matters relating to land use planning and
development, to ensure the adequate enforcement of any
and all local regulations and development controls;
(f) Forward copies of the said Report to all member municipalities
within the jurisdiction of the Authority for their information
and possible future action.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
FLOOD PLAIN ACQUISITION
ETOBICOKE, MIMICO
Res. #9 Moved by: F.J. McKechnie
Seconded by: P.v. Godfrey
RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be directed to review the present status
of land acquisition in the Etobicoke and Mimico flood plain area.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m., October 24.
K.G. Waters F.L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer