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Home My WebLink AboutR.D.H.P. Advisory Board 1966Metropolitan 7oronto and /eeion Copruation -Agoritv MINUTES C -1 H -1 Flood Control & dater Conservation Advisory Board, Wed. Apr. 13/66 Y{1 /66 R.D.H.P. Advisom Board We.pesdav, Aril 13th, 1266 _ The Flood Control & Water Conservation Advisory Board and the R.D.H.P. Advisory Board met jointly in the Municipal Chambers of the Village of Stouffville, on Wednesday, April 13th, 1966, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT_WERE: Flood Control & Water Conser_v_ation Adv_i�ory Board : Chairman Vice - Chairman Members R.D.H.P. Advisorv_ Board : Chairman Vic a -• Chairman Members MINUTE Res „ "1 R. G. Henderson W. J. Haggart C. A. Balsdon W. C. Davidson C. F. Kline Mrs. G. Klinck C. R. Purcell W. H. Wectney C. A. Balsdon J. E. Harper R. L. Nesbitt W. G. Parsons Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand Secretary - Treasurer F. Asst. Director of Operations E. Conservation Areas Administrator W. Technical Assistant J. S -- FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY BOARD: Moved By :- W. J. Haggart Seconded By:- C. F. Kline RESOLVED THAT:- the Minutes of Meeting 71L2/65 of the Flood Control & Water Conservation Adv: ~ory Board, as presented, be adopted as if read CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; L. Lunn F. Sutter McLean Borland MINUTES -- R.D.H.P. ADVISORY BOARD: The Minutes of Meeting ,;=2/65 of the R.D.H.P. Advisory Board will be considered at the next meeting of the R.D.H.P. Advisory Board, TOUR OF PROJECTS: The Boards recesaed to inspect the proposed Stouffville Reservoir and the Percy Reservoir sites. Following lunch, the Meeting resumed in the Stouffville Municipal Chambers. C -2 2 H -2 PROJECT P.3 -- ARTHUR PERCY DAM AND RESERVOIR: A Staff Report regarding the alternative proposals for the Percy Reser- voir was considered in detail. Res ,12 - Moved By:- W. J. Haggart Seconded By:- C. F. Kline THE BOARDS RECOMMEND THAT:- the present policy of the Authority in regard to the Arthur Percy Reservoir be confirmed; and further THE BOARDS RECOMMEND THAT:- the Staff for the information and comment of the Voting Yea -- 12 members Voting Nay -- 1 -. J.E. Harper SCHEME W.C.-41 - -- STOUFFVILLE DAIVj & RESERVOIR : rrepare a full Report on same R.D.H.P. Advisory Board members; CARRIED; Scheme W.C. -4i Stouffville Dam & Reservoir, which was adopted in principle in 1965 and for which budget provision has been provided in the 1966 Budget, was presented and considered in detail. Res. -y;3 Moved E-v ' - Sse0 c By:— RESOLVED THAT:- Scheme W.C. -41 adopted by Authority Resolution basis outlined therein; W. J. Haggart J. E. Harper Stouffville Dam and Reservoir, as #77/65, be proceeded with upon the CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ROUGE RIVER - --- REPORT RE CO -C' P i N A.Ti'IGN OF DAMS : As requested by Resolution 07/65 of the R.D.H.P. Advisory Board, a Staff Report was presented having regard to co- ordinating the operation of both privately and Authority -owned dams on the Rouge River. Res �i;?� Moved By:- Seconded By:- Dr, F. H. Van Nostrand W. H. Wes':.ney THE BOARDS RECOMMEND THAT:- no formal arrangement for the co- ordination of the operation of dams on the Rouge River basin be established; and further THE BOARDS RECOM- „-1 THAT:- and future dams, and offer to keep the owners advised the Staff maintain records of existing advice to owners as to their operation and of any flood warnings; CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; DUFFIN CREEK CONSERVATION AREA LPICKERING SECTION) -- PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT: The Staff presented a report as adopted by the Conservation Areas Advisory Board for the development of the Pickering Section of the lower Duffin Creek Corservatl:n Area. Res. ,25 Moved By:- C. A. Balsdon Seconded By:- R. L. Nesbitt THE BOARDS RECOMMEND THAT:- the Plan of Development for the Pickering Section of the lower Duffin Creek Conservation Area as recommended by the Conservation Areas Advisory Bow'd, be confirmed; CARRIED PROPOSED FLOOD CONTROL FILM: A Staff Report was presented for the information of the Board regarding the proposed Authority film on Flood Control. - 3 - C -3 H -3 Res 115 Moved By:- W. J. Haggart Seconded By:- C. A. Balsdon RESOLVED THAT:- the Staff Report on the proposed Flood Control film be received; CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; CO- ORDINATION OF CONSERVATION MEASURES -- METROPOLITAN TORONTO: A Staff Report was presented advising of the action taken at the directioi of the .Executive Committee with regard to the co- ordination of conservatic measures with the Metropolitan Corporation in their 25 -Year Development Concept for Regional Parks. Res. " Moved By:- R. L. Nesbitt Seconded By:- C. F. Kline THE BOARDS RECOMMEND THAT:- the Staff be authorized and directed td carry out studies and prepare a Report for the Co- ordination of Conservation Measures with the Metropolitan Toronto Parks' 25 -Year Development Concept for Regional Parks in accordance with the outline contained in the communication submitted to this Meeting under date of April 12th, 1966; CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PLAN FOR FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION-YEAR PROGRESS REPORT: As directed, the Staff presented a 5 -Year Progress Report of expenditures on the Flood Control Plan, dated April, 1966. Res. 11 Moved By:- C. R. Purcell Seconded By:- W. J. Haggart RESOLVED THAT:- the 5 -Year Progress Report on the Flood Control Plan dated April 1966, as prepared by the Staff, be received; and further THE BOARDS RECOMMEND THAT:- the 5 -Year Progress Report on the Flood Control Plan dated April 1966, be forwarded to the Executive Committee for their consideration and necessary action; CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; VOTE OF THANKS: Res_+„ Moved By:- C. R. Purcell Seconded By:- J. E. Harper RESOLVED THAT:- the Village of Stouffville be thanked for their hospitality in providing accommodation for this Meeting; CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT: On PMIotion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. R. G. Henderson F Lunn Chairman, Secretary- Treasurer Flood Control & Jater Conservation Advisory Board Q R. „ Purcell Chairman R.D.H.P. Advisory Board Vetropoitai x 7oronto and Ieeion emoervation ..At�xority MINUTES H -4 R.D.H.P. Advisory Board Wednesday- June -15 -1966 #2/66 The R.D.H.P. Advisory Board met in the Board Room, 17 Mill Street, Wednesday, June 15, 1966, commencing at 2:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Vice - Chairman Members Deputy- Treasurer Director of Operations MINUTES The Minutes Res. #10 RESOLVED adopted, C.R. Purcell W.H. Westney C.A. Balsdon A.M. Campbell J.E. Harper R.L. Nesbitt W.G. Parsons H.M. Smith Mrs. A. Walker C.B. Thompson K.G. Higgs of Meeting #2/65 and Meeting #1/66 were Moved by: Seconded by: W.H. Westney R.L. Nesbitt presented. THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/65 and Meeting #1/66 be as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; SILTING PROBLEM - DUFFIN'S CREEK Village of Pickering The question of continuing silting in the vicinity of the Village of Pickering on Duffin's Creek, was discussed at some length. Res. #11 Moved by: C.A. Balsdon Seconded by: W.H. Westney THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff investigate the costs of main- taining the channel of Duffin's Creek in the vicinity of the Village of Pickering and discuss the matter of local industry assuming the costs. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PROJECT P.12.A. - DUFFIN'S CREEK FLOOD LANDS Certain problems which have arisen in the Ajax area in connection with Duffin's Creek Flood Plain Lands were discussed at some length. Res. ,7l2 Moved by: H.M. Smith Seconded by: J.E. Harper THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff investigate the possibility of acquiring additional lands on the east side of Duffin's Creek in the Town of Ajax. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; H -5 -2- REGULATIONS,A PLICABLE TO LANDS OWNED BY THE �VPHORITY• • The matter of the costs involved for municipal and institutional group camps was brought to the attention of the Meeting by Mr. A.M. Campbell, who suggested that consideration be given to permit municipal and institutional groups to use groi2 camp sites at the rate charged prior to 1966. Res. #13 Moved by: A.M. Campbell Seconded by: J.E. Harper THIS'BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Sub - section 9 of Section 19 of the Regulations Applicable to Lands Owned by the Authority be amended by adding thereto, the following sub - section: The fee for the issuing of a permit for a group over- night camp or a group day camp, for municipal and institutional groups, is $2.00 per week, or portion thereof." FLOOD PLAIN LAND PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICY CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Mr. A.M. Campbell suggested that the Authority policy in connection with the acquisition of certain types of flood plain land be reviewed with a view to acquiring easements rather than the fee in the LaAd. Res. #14 Moved by: A.M. Campbell Seconded by: R.L. Nesbitt THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Executive Committee-review and re- consider the Authority policy of acquisition by purchase of all valley lands, particularly those in the position of being used for coverage purposes; and that a new policy be r—,::"• ? gyred, of acq'r. ring only the full easement rights, without acquiring the fee in lands used for coverage purposes. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; BRUCE'S MILL CONSERVATION AREA - DEVELOPMENT Mr. Harper brought before the Meeting the matter of further develop- ment of the Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, particularly in regard to the entrance and the Mill building. Res. #15 Moved by: J.E. Harper Seconded by: Mrs. A. Walker THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Sufficient funds be included in the 1969 Development Budget of the Burce's Mill Area to permit the construct- ion of an adequate gate house and entrance structures. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Res. #16 Moved by: J.E. Harper Seconded by: W.H. Westney THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff be instructed to investigate ways and means and, if practical, divert sufficient water through the flume of the Bruce's Mill and carry out such repairs as may be required to the Mill Wheel to operate the Wheel in an idling manner. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; MILNE DAM & RESERVOIR Res. #17 Moved by: Mrs. A. Walker Seconded by: R.L. Nesbitt ;THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: All possible action be taken to expedite the construction of the Milne Dam. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; H -6 ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. C.R. Purcell C.B. Thompsor, Deputy - Treasurer Chairman Acting Secretary xxxxxxxx MIND TES T E S ♦�� AL AL .1 _�_L..�_L_k_L.. R.D.H.P. Advisory Board Wednesday - December -14 -1966 x'3/66 The R.D.H.P. Advisory Board met in the Board Room, Authority Office, #7 Highway, Wednesday, December 14, 1966, commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Vice - Chairman Members Chairman of the Authority Secretary - Treasurer Director of Operations MINUTES C.R. Purcell W.H. Westney C.A. Balsdon J.E. Harper C.W. Laycox R.L. Nesbitt W.G. Parsons H.M. Smith Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand Mrs. A. Walker Dr. G. Ross Lord F.L. Lunn K.G. Higgs The Minutes of Meeting #2/66 were presented. Res. #1$ RESOLVED THAT: adopted. Moved by: W.H. Westney Seconded by: J.E. Harper The Minutes of Meeting #2/66, as presented, be CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Purcell reviewed the actions of the Executive, for the information of members of the Board. LOWER DUFFIN'S CREEK AREA Pickering Section Mr. Balsdon advised that there was a small parcel of land in the Pickering section of the Duffin's Creek Area which he felt should be acquired. Res. #19 Moved by: C.A. Balsdon Seconded by: C.W. Laycox THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff be directed to investigate the possibility of acquiring the Old Mill Race Property in the Pickering section of the Lower Duffin's Creek Area. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ACCESS ROADS - GREENWOOD AREA Some discussion took place regarding the proposed development, by the County of Ontario, of certain roads in the vicinity of the Greenwood Area. Res. #20 Moved by: C.A. Balsdon Seconded by: C.W. Laycox H -$ -2- THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The County of Ontario be requested to investigate the possibility of developing a road to the Greenwood Area from the Westney Road, which would eliminate the necessity of the use of the double railway crossing south of the Greenwood Area on the Greenwood Road. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; CONSERVATION AREAS MAP Some discussion took place regarding the lack of certain information on the present Conservation Authority map. Res. #21 Moved by: Seconded by: W.H. Westney C.A. Balsdon THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The names of major roads and streams be included on any revised edition of Authority maps. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; GREENWOOD CONSERVATION AREA Swimming Facilities A discussion took place regarding the possibility of developing swimming facilities in the Greenwood Conservation Area Res. #22 Moved by: J.E. Harper Seconded by: W.H. Westney THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Consideration be given to developing a suitable by -pass pond in the Greenwood Conservation Area for swimming purposes. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; WILDLIFE PONDS - PROPOSED ASSISTANCE The present policy of the Ontario Government regarding assistance to farmers in the construction of ponds was discussed in detail. Res. #23 Moved by: J.E. Harper Seconded by: Mrs. A. Walker THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Ontario Government be requested to provide that the assistance given to farmers in the construction of farm ponds be extended to all land owners who qualify for the construction of wildlife ponds. LEGISLATION RE FOREST LANDS Res. #24 Moved by: CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand Seconded by: R.L. Nesbitt THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Authority again review the Provincial and Federal legislation regarding: (a) (b) taxation on lands used solely for the growing of income tax requirements on bona fide farmers who timber from woodlots; and further, THAT action be taken to promote any necessary changes in pertinent legislation that would encourage the use of lands for forestry purposes. existing forests; sell CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; LIVE BAIT LICENSES Alleged abuses by live bait licensees in clearing streams of certain types of fish was discussed at some length and the Staff was requested to investigate the matter. -3- H-9 ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m. C.R. Purcell F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer