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MINUTES
R.D.H.P. Advisory Board Wednesdsy, April 23rd, 1969
#1/69
The R.D.H.P. Advise ry Board met at the Authority Board Room, 17 Mill
Street on Wednesday, April 23rd, 1969, at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT, WERE:
ABSENT WERE:
MINUTES
The Minutes
Res, Al
Chairman
Vice- Chairman
Members
Authority Chairman
S ecretary- Treasurer
Administrator, Flood Control
& Water Cons. Division
Members
of Meeting #2/6$ were
Moved By:
Seconded By :
C. R. Purcell
J. S. Sr.ntt
C. A. Balsdon
J. Cai°anagh
J. E. Harper
H. Lawrie
R. L. Nesbitt
Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
J. R. Williams
Dr. G. Ross Lord
F. L. Lunn
E. F. Sutter
A. M. Campbell
B. Harrison
Wm. E. Los
W. G. Parsons
Mrs, M. A. Reid
presented.
C
J.
A. Balsdon
E. Harper
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/6$, as presented, be adopted
as if read;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY:
MEMBERS VIEWS & SUGGESTIONS
The Chairman invited each Member of the Board in attendance, to present
his views and or suggestions to the Meeting.
ASSESSMENT RE FORESTRY PROPERTIES
Moved By: Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
Seconded By: R. L. Nesbitt
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Government of the Province of Ontario
be requested to consider granting a fixed assessment or exemption of
assessment for lands used for reforestation and other forestry purposes
on a basis similar to that now provided to golf courses;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
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PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL &
WATER CONSERVATION -
LAND ACQUISITION
Res._ #,,,a Moved By:
Seconded By:
J. R. Williams
J. Cavanagh
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: A Resolution be drafted for consideration
• at the next meeting of the Authority having regard to the land acquisitio
problems in connection with the Plan For Flood Control & Water Conserv-
' ation and that when adopted by the Authority, it be circulated to
all Municipalities and other bodies in the region, seeking their
support and assistance;
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STOUFFVILLE DAM -
PROPOSED OFFICIAL OPENING
Req . #4 Moved By:
Seconded By:
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
R. L. Nesbitt
J. E. Harper
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Village of Stouffville be approached
with a view to arranging an Official Opening of the Stouffville Dam
at an a• propriate time;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at L1.:20 p.m.
C. R. Purcell
Chairman
L. Lunn
Secretary - Treasurer
R.D.H.P. Advisory Board Wednesday - October -15 -1969
The R.D.H.P. Advisory Board met at the Authority Board Room, 17 Mill
Street on Wednesday, October 15, 1969, commencing at 2:10 p.m.
PRESENT WERE
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
Authority Chairman
Secretary - Treasurer
Director of Operations
ABSENT WERE
Members
C.R. Purcell
J.S. Scott
C.A. Balsdon
J. Cavanagh
J.E. Harper
B. Harrison
H.C. Lawrie
Wm. LeGros
R.L. Nesbitt
Mrs. M.A. Reid
Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand
J.R. Williams
Dr. G. Ross Lord
F.L. Lunn
K.G. Higgs
A.M. Campbell
W.G. Parsons
MINUTES
The Minutes of Meeting #1/69 were presented.
Res. 1,5
Moved by: J.S. Scott
Seconded by: J. Cavanagh
RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/69, as presented, be
adopted as if read.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Mr. Purcell welcomed the Members, complimenting them on the excellent
attendance and reported briefly on recent actions of the Executive
Committee.
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Higgs presented a comprehensive report on the progress of
various projects in the R.D.H.P. area.
MEMBERS - QUESTIONS & SUGGESTIONS
The Members, in turn, raised a number of questions and made certain
suggestions. Among the items discussed were:
(a) The acquisition of property in the Riverside area - Duff ints
Creek;
The ultimate use of Duffints Creek Flood Plain Lands;
(b)
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(c) Mapping of flood plain in the overall Pickering area;
(d) The acquisition of certain lakefront lands;
(e) The St. George's Lake Extension;
(f) The policy regarding acquisition and development priorities;
(g) The proposed Finch Avenue Dam on the Rouge;
(h) The school programme of the Authority;
(i) The timing of news releases by the Authority;
(j) The Pickering Village Pollution Control Plan;
(k) Timing of development of Milne Area;
(1) The restoration of Bruce's Mill;
Arising out of the various questions and suggestions, the following
recommendations were made:
Res. #6
Moved by: H.C. Lawrie
Seconded by: J. Cavanagh
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Consideration be given to the advisability
of the use of the Milne Area for winter sports during the coming
winter.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Res. #7
Moved by: H.C. Lawrie
Seconded by: B. Harrison
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Funds be provided in the 1970 Development
Budget of the Authority to permit a start on the development of the
Milne Conservation Area.
Res. #$
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Moved by: B. Harrison
Seconded by: J. Cavanagh
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
and The Borough of Scarborough be requested to finalize plans for
Finch Avenue in the Rouge Valley.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
Res, #9 Moved by: J.E. Harper
Seconded by: R.Z. Nesbitt
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Municipalities be requested to require
sub-dividers and developers to make efery effort to avoid the
destruction of trees in new developments.
• CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m., October 15.
C.R. Purcell F.L, Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer