HomeMy WebLinkAboutR.D.H.P. Advisory Board 1961R.D.H.P. Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday, April 19, 1961 No. 1
The R.D.H.P. Advisory Board met in the Board Room, 17 Mill Street, on
Wednesday, April 19th, 1961, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman C. R. Purcell
Vice - Chairman W. H. Westney
Members A. M. Campbell
J. E. Harper
G. R. Mason
R. L. Nesbitt
A. E. Reeve
J. S. Scott
P. F. Sheehan
H. Slack
Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
Mrs. A. Walker
Secretary- Treasurer F. L. Lunn
MINUTES:
The Minutes of Meeting No. 2/60 were presented.
Res. #1
Moved By:- A. M. Campbell
Seconded By:- J. E. Harper
Resolved that:- the Minutes of Meeting No. 2/60
as presented, be adopted as if read.
Carried Unanimously.
ADDITION TO AUTHORITY DIRECTCRY:
Res. #2 Moved By:- W. H. Westney
Seconded By:- A. E. Reeve
The Board recommends that:- a brief description
of Schemes of the Authority be included in the next
issue of the Authority Directory.
Carried Unanimously.
LOWER DUFFIN CREEK -- SCHEME W.C. -2$:
Res. #3
Moved By:- P. F. Sheehan
Seconded By:- R. L. Nesbitt
The Board recommends that:- 1'hereas the Federal
Government have now approved of financial participation
in the Flood Control Plan, the Board recommends
that action be taken immediately to acquire the
Flood Plain lands in the :tower Duffin Creek included
in Scheme W.C.-28.
Carried Unanimously.
EROSION AND FLOOD CONTROL STUDY WEST BRANCH DUFFIN CREEK:
Res. #4 Moved By:- A. E. Reeve
Seconded By:- G. R. Mason
Resolved That:- the Executive be commended for the
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P•MILNE DAM:
Res. #5
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prompt and efficient manner of dealing with the
recommendation of the Board regarding the study
of erosion and flood control on the West Branch of
Duffin Creek.
Moved By:- Mrs. A. Walker
Seconded By :- G. R. Mason
The Board recommends that : - the long overdue action
be now taken to acquire the Milne Dam property.
Carried Unanimously.
ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS:
Res. #6
Moved By :- J. S. Scott
Seconded By :- J. E. Harper
Resolved That : - future meetings of this Board be
held in the Mill Street 3oard Room.
Carried Unanimously.
LOWER ROUGE RIVER -- SCHEME W.C. -27
Res. #7 Moved By :- J. S. Scott
Seconded By :- R. L. Nesbitt
The Board recommends that : - whereas the Federal
Government have now approved of financial participation
in the Flood Control Plan, the Board recommends
that action be taken immediately to acquire the
Flood Plain lands in the Lower Rouge River included
in Scheme W.C. -27.
Carried Unanimously.
SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS:
Res. ,18 Moved By:- G. R. Mason
Seconded By :- Mrs. A. Walker
Resolved That : - the Board inquire as to the final
disposal or use of the 2504 from the lake shore to
the rear lot line of the Subdivision known as Guildwood
Subdivision in the Township of Scarborough; this
having been set aside at the request of the Authority.
Carried Unanimously.
RECREATION DELEGATION:
ilr. F. D. Hibbert appeared before the Board representing the Canadian
r,ssociadion of Parks, Pools, and Beaches, requesting that consideration
be given to the Authority not competing with operations carried out
by members of his Association. He was advised that his request
should be directed to the Executive Committee.
ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5 :05 p.m.
C. R. Purcell F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
April 21, 1961
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REPORT NO. l
of the
R.D.H.P. ADVISORY BOARD
(being recommendations to the Executive Committee)
1, A brief description of Schemes of the Authority be included in
the next issue of the Authority Directory.
2. Whereas the Federal Government have now approved of financial
particpation in the Flood Control Plan, the Board recommends
that action be taken immediately to acquire the Flood Plain
lands in the Lower Duffin Creek included in Scheme W.C. -28.
3. The long overdue action be now taken to acquire the Milne Dam
property.
4. Whereas the Federal Government have now approved of financial
participation in the Flood Control Plan, the Board recommends
that action be taken immediately to acquire the Flood Plain lands
in the Lower Rouge River included in Scheme W.C. -27.
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R.D.H.P. Advisory Board Wednesday, September 20th, 1961 No. 2
The R.D.H.P. Advisory Board met at the home of the Chairman, Mr.
Purcell, and preceding the Meeting, toured the Lower Duffin's Creek,
the Lower Rouge River, and the Lower Highland Creek -- all projects
presently under development,
PRESENT WERE:
Authority Chairman
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
Secretary- Treasurer
Director of Operations
Dr. G. Ross Lord
C. R. Purcell
W. H. Westney
A. M. Campbell
J. E. Harper
G. R. Mason
R. L. Nesbitt
A. E. Reeve
P. F. Sheehan
H. Slack
Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
Mrs. A. Walker
F. L. Lunn
K. G. Higgs
MINUTES:
The Minutes of Meeting No. 1/61 were presented.
Res. #9 Moved By:- R. L. Nesbitt
Seconded By :- W. H. Westney
Resolved That:- the Minutes of Meeting No. 1/61
as presented, be adopted as if read.
Carried Unanimously
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT:
The Director of Operations presented a Staff Progress Report outlining
the progress to date of projects and schemes of the Authority within
the R.D.H.P. area. Various members of the Board added their comments
Res. #10 Moved By:- J. E. Harper
Seconded By:- Mrs. A. Walker
Resolved That:- the Secretary- Treasurer be
instructed to forward a letter of appreciation
on behalf of the Board to the Minister of
Highways complimenting the Minister on the work
carried out by the Department on the Duffin's
Creek Bridge and the Church Street underpass
in the Village of Pickering.
Carried Unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5 :30 p.m.
Following the Meeting, the members enjoyed a buffet supper compliments
of the Chairman.
C. R. Purcell F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
September 22, 1961