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R.D.H.P. Advisory Board Wednesday, March 14th, 1962 No. 1
The R.D.H.P. Advisory Board met in the Board Room at 17 Mill Street,
on Wednesday, March 14th, 1962, commencing at 2 :00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman G. R. Purcell
Vice - Chairman W. H. Westney
Members A. M. Campbell
J. V. Fry
0,'R. Mason
R. L. Nesbitt
.A. E. Reeve
J. S. Scott
Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
Director of Operations K. G. Higgs
Secretary- Treasurer F. L. Lunn
MINUTES:
The Minutes of Meeting No. 2/61 were presented.
Res. h1 Moved By:- R. L. Nesbitt
Seconded By:- G. R. Mason
RESOLVED THAT:- the Minutes of Meeting No. 2/61 as
presented, be adopted as if read.
Carried Unanimously.
ALLEGED POLLUTION - RICHMOND HILL:
A communication was presented from Mr. J. E. Harper who was unable
to be present at the meeting, requesting that a complaint regarding
pollution said to be in the Township of Markham adjacent to Richmond
Hill, be investigated.
Res. #2 Moved By:- J. V. Fry
Seconded By:- G. R. Mason
RESOLVED THAT:- the matter of pollution, said
to be eminating from the Town of Richmond Hill,
be referred to the Ontario Water Resources Commission
for their investigation and action.
Carried Unanimously.
REPORT Qh FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CON�,RnVAT__ IONS
Mr. Reeve presented a Progress Report on Flood Control and Water
Conservation in the R.D.H.P. area.
Res. #3
Moved By:- G. R. Mason
Seconded By:- R. L. Nesbitt
RESOLVED THAT:- the Report on Flood Control
and Water Conservation be received and appended
to these Minutes.
Carried Unanimously.
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TAXATION EXEMPTION -- FOREST LANDS:
Mr. Westney brought to the attention of the meeting a problem that
exists in regard to municipalities exempting from taxation certain
lands used for forestry purposes.
Res. #4 Moved By:- Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
Seconded By:- W. H. Westney
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- the interpretation
of the assessment in connection with the use of
land for forestry purposes be referred to the Staff
and the Solicitor for investigation and a report.
Adopted Unanimously.
REFER TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
FLOOD PLAIN LANDS -- HIGHLAND CREEK:
Mr. Campbell drew to the attention of the meeting certain lands on
the Highland Creek which he felt should be acquired by the Authority
and also requested that investigation be made by the Staff as to
the possibility of establishing a Reservoir in the vicinity of Finch
Avenue on the Rouge River.
Res. #5 Moved By:- A. M. Campbell
Seconded By:- R. L. Nesbitt
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- The Executive investigate
as to where and how lands on the East and West branch
of the Highland Creek could be acquired and developed
, as a project of the Authority;
AND BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDHD THAT:- the Rouge
Valley be investigated in the vicinity of Finch
Avenue as an alternative Reservoir site to that
proposed on the Highland Creek.
Adopted Unanimously.
REFER TO ']HE EXECUTIVE COMM.
FLOOD PLAIN LANDS -- MARKHAM VILLAGE:
Mr. Fry drew to the attention of the meeting a communication received
from the Village of Markham relative to Flood Plain lands existing
below the proposed Milne Reservoir.
Res. L6 Moved By:- J. V. Fry
Seconded By:- G. R. Mason
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- the Authority acquire
all Flood Plain lands existing below the proposed
Milne Dam and the boundary of the Village of
Markham as requested by the Council of Markham.
Adopted Unanimously.
REFER TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PROPOSED BOND LAKE AREA:
Res. #7
Moved By:- Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
Seconded BY :- R. L. Nesbitt
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- the Sub - Committee
appointed in 1959 to negotiate the acquisition
of Bond Lake be requested to provide this Board
with a Progress Report.
Adopted Unanimously.
REFER TO THE.,EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
C. R. Purcell F. L. Lunn
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Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
REPORT ON FLOOD CONTROL &'WATER CONSERVATION
FLOOD PLAIN LANDS:
Property Plans for the Lower Duffin Creek and the Lower Rouge Valley
have been submitted to the Province of Ontario, and these Plans have
been approvsd in principle. The Surveys of both of these areas are
presently being undertaken, and upon completion of the Surveys,
negotiations for the acquisition of Lands in the Lower sections of both
of these River Valleys will commence. The Authority has purchased
a 73 -acre block of Flood Plain Lands, being Part of Lots 22 and 23,
Concession II, Pickering.
RESERVOIRS:
The Authority has entered into an Agreement with R. K. Kilborn &
Associatis for Preliminary Engineering for Flood Control Structures
on the Duffin Creek. The design is approximately 75% complete, and
it is expected tht the preliminary report will be finalized in
approximately two months? time. The Property Plan for the Milne
Dam and Reservoir in the Village of Markham has been completed and
approved by the Province of Ontario. Approximately half of the
Reservoir lands have been acquired. The remaining lands are being
surveyed and upon completion of the Surveys, negotiations for the
acquisition of the remaining lands will commence. The Authority has
negotiated an Agreement with R. V. Anderson & Associates for design
of the Milne Dam and Reservoir, and ii is anticipated that construction
of this Dam will commence during 1962.
GENERAL:
A Recording Stream Gauge is being constructed on the West Branch of
the Duffin Creek at the Fourth Line, in cp- operation with the Roads
Department of the County of Ontario. Provision has been made in
the Budget for final engineering for improvements to the Duffin Creek
within the limits of the Village of Stouffville. Flood line maps
have been presented to the Township of Markham, the Village of Markham,
the Township of Scarborough and the Village of Pickering.
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R.D.H.P. Advisory Board Wednesday, May 9th, 1962 No.2
The R.D.H.P. Advisory Board met in the Board Room at 17 Mill Street
on Wednesday, May 9th, 1962, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Authority Chairman
R.D.H.P. Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
Dr. G. Ross Lord
C. R. Purcell
W. H. Westney
A. M. Campbell
J. V. Fry
J. E. Harper
G. R. Mason
R. L. Nesbitt
A. E. Reeve
J. S. Scott
P. F. Sheehan
Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
Conservation Services
Administrator M. G. Johnson
MINUTES:
The Minutes of Meeting No. 1/62 were presented.
Res. #$ Moved By:- Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
Seconded By:- R. L. Nesbitt
RESOLVED THAT:- the Minutes of Meeting No. 1/62
as presented, be adopted as if read.
Carried Unanimously.
EXTENSION OF TABLE LANDS BY FILL:
Res. #9 Moved By:- Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
Seconded By:- G. R. Mason
THE BOARD RECOMENDS THAT: - Plans for alterations
of topography by filling to extend Table Land adjacent
to Valley Slopes in approved Subdivisions be
submitted for consideration by Municipal and
Provincial Government, Planning Authorities, and
that the Planning Act be so amended;
AND BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDED THAT:- a means of
preventing extension of Valley Slopes by filling
on other than approved Subdivisions be investigated.
Carried Unanimously.
FLOOD CONTROL -- LOWER DUFFIN CREEK:
Res. #10 Moved By:- P. F. Sheehan
Seconded By:- J. S. Scott
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- a report on the progress
of Flood Control projects in the Lower Duffin Creek
North to the Third Concession, Pickering Township,
be prepared and provided to the Municipalities of
Ajax, Pickering Township, and Pickering Village
Carried Unanimously.
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DUTCH ELM DISEASE:
Res. #11 Meted By: -i P4 1114 Sheehan
Seconded By :- A. M. Campbell
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- a report on Dutch Elm
Disease -- its nature and control measures -- be
prepared for distribution to all Authority members.
Carried Unanimously.
MUNICIPAL TREE - CUTTING BY -LAWS:
Res. 412 Moved By :- Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
Seconded By :- G. R. Mason
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- the Staff prepare a
report on County tree..cutting by -laws and the effect
of those by -laws on conservation of woodlands in the
region of the Authority and other Conservation
Authorities.
Carried Unanimously.
PROPOSED RESERVOIR -- ROUGE RIVER:
Res. #13 Moved By :- A. M. Campbell
Seconded By :- P. F. Sheehan
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT : - a report be prepared
on the desirability of constructing a Reservoir on
the Rouge River in the vicinity of Finch Avenue as
an alternative site to the proposed on Highland
Creek;
AND BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDED THAT:- the possibility
of combining development of a Dam with the development
of a Bridge to be built by the Municipality of
Scarborough at Sewell and Finch Avenues be investigated.
Carried Unanimously.
FLOOD CONTROL MEASURES -- HIGHLAND CREEK:
Res. #14 Moved By :- A. M. Campbell
Seconded By:- R. L. Nesbitt
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT : - a report be prepared on
the status of Flood Control works to be undertaken
by the Authority in the Willows and Lennox Park
areas on Highland Creek;
AND BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDED THAT : - a report be
prepared on the plans that the Authority has made
regarding the purchase of Lennox Park;
AND BE IT STILL FURTHER RECOMMENDED THAT: - the
plans of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
for development of a bridge in this area be
reviewed with the possibility of co- ordinating
construction operations.
Carried Unanimously.
MILNE RESERVOIR -- VANCE PROPERTY:
Res. #15 Moved By:- J. V. Fry
Seconded By :- J. S. Scott
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- the Staff investigate
the purchase of the Vance property south of the
Milne Reservoir as a possible inclusion to the Milne
Reservoir.
Carried Unanimously.
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CONSERVATION OF TREES IN SUBDIVISIONS:
Res. 16 Moved By :- J. E. Harper
Seconded By :- R. L. Nesbitt
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT : - the councils of the
member municipalities and their planning boards
be urged by the Authority to investigate methods
which might be used to encourage the conservation of
landscape trees in subdivisions and other develop-
ment projects including Municipal and Governmental
Works and Road Departments.
AND BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDED THAT : - a copy of this
recommendation be forwarded to the local Township
and County Councils and their Planning Boards.
Carried Unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
On P potion, the Meeting adjourned at 5 :30 p.m.
C. R. Purcell M. G. Johnson
Chairman Secretary
R.D.H.P. Advisory Beard Wednesday, October 17, 1962 No. 3/
The R.D.H.P. Advisory Board met in the Board Room at 17 Mill Street
on Wednesday, October 17th, 1962, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Authority Vice - Chairman
R.D.H.P. Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
Secretary - Treasurer
LATE GEORGE MASON:
The memory of the late
.October 6th, 196x, was
MINUTES:
The Minutes of Meeting
Res. # 17
W. C. Davidson
C. R. Purcell
W. H. Westney
A. M. Campbell
J. V. Fry
G. Lehman
J. E. Harper
R. L. Nesbitt
E. Reeve
J. S. Scott
P. F. Sheehan
Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
F. L. Lunn
George Mason, whose sudden passing
observed by a moment of silence.,
No. 2/62 were presented.
Moved By :- R. L. Nesbett
Seconded By :- J. E. Harper
RESOLVED THAT : - the Minutes of Meeting No. 2/62
as presented, be adopted as if read.
Carried Unanimously.
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PROCEDURE RE PURCHASE OF LAND:
Res. #1$ Moved By :- P. F. Sheehan
Seconded By :- Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT : - where the purchase
of certain defined properties has been approved by
the Authority, that the procedure of completing
the acquisition of such property be expedited
and further; that this Board be advised of the
procedure adopted.
Carried Unanimously.
PIONEER FESTIVAL:
Res. #19 Moved By :- J. E. Harper
Seconded By :- P. F. Sheehan
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT : - the Historical
Sites Advisory Board and the Staff concerned,
be congratulated on the outstanding success
of the 1962 Pioneer Festival.
Carried Unanimously.
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BAYLES MILL -- CLAREMONT CONSERVATION AREA:
Res. #20 Moved By:- A. E. Reeve
Seconded By:- J. E. Harper
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- the Bayles Mill on the
Claremont Conservation Area remain in its present site
and be restored when funds are available;
AND BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDED THAT : - the Foundation
be requested to consider the restoration of the said
Mill as a project.
Carried Unanimously.
A.R.D.A. - PILOT SCHEME:
Res. #21 Moved By:- J. E. Harper
Seconded By:- P. F. Sheehan
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- a Pilot Scheme to
demonstrate the best use and management of soil
and water resources be adopted in the Duffins
Creek Watershed and that application be made to
finance the Scheme under the provision of the
Agricultural Rehabilitation and Development Act.
Carried Unanimously.
REPLACEMENT OF TREES:
Res. #22 Moved By:- Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
Seconded By:- P. F. Sheehan
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- members of the
Authority who are members of municipal council
be requested to take appropriate action to assure
the replacement of trees removed by municipalities,
counties, and public utilities, during road and
public utilities construction and similar projects;
AND BE IT FURTHER RECOMMENDED THAT:- a copy of this
Resolution be forwarded to all municipalities within
the Region.
Carried Unanimously.
LETTER OF CONDOLENCE:
Res. #23 Moved By :- W. H. Westney
Seconded By:- R. L. Nesbitt
RESOLVED THAT: - the Chairman of the Board forward
a letter of condolence to the family of the late
George Mason.
Carried Unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
C. R. Purcell F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
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R.D.H.P. Ad -risory Board Friday, January llth, 1963
#4/62
The R.D.H.P. Advisory *Board met in the Board Room at 17 Mill Street
on Friday, January llth, 1963, commencing at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Authority Vice - Chairman
Advisory Board Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
Secretary- Treasurer
W. C. Davidson
C. R. Purcell
W. H, W ±ney
A. M. Campbell
J. V. Fry
G. Lehman
J. E. Harper
R. L. Nesbitt
A. E. Reeve
J. S. Scott
P. F. Sheehan
Dr. F. H. Van N'cstrand
F. L. Lunn
!SIN'. TES:
The Minutes of Meeting No. 3/62 were pres::nt(:dL
Res. #24 Moved By:- W. H. Westney
Seconded B3:- J. V. Fry
RESOLVED THAT:- the Minutes of Meting No 3/62
as presented, be adopted as if read.
Carried Unanimously.
CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS:
The Chairman reviewed matters of interest to th,: Board.
SUGGESTED DAM & RESERVOIR - BIG ROUGE AT FINCH AVENUE:
Mr. Campbell requested information on his suggestion regarding studying
the feasibility of constructing a dam on the Big Rouge, which might
include a combined crossing for Finch Avenue and Sewell's Road. Tt
V,ac mentioned that the Township of Scarborough would be faced wiqi
the necessity of constructing major bridges in the near future and
that those might be combined witha dam.
Res. #25 Moved By:- A. M. Campbell
Seconded By:- P. Sheehan
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- the Staff be directed
to consult with the Commissioner of Works of the
Township of Scarborough in regard to a Master Plan
for the Big Rouge Valley in the vicinity of Finch
Avenue and Sewell's Road, and in particular, with
reference to possible valley development and the
redevelopment of Finch Avenue and Sewell's Road
and that a report be submitted forthwith
Carried Unanimously.
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SUGGESTED ST. GQRGE'S LAKE CONSERVATION AREA:
Dr. Van Nostrand advised that he had recommended that the Conservation
Areas Advisory Board investigate the possibility of acquiring land
for the development of a Conservation Area at Gt. George's Lake.
Res. 126 Moved By :- Dr. F. H. Van Nostrand
Seconded By :- J. E. Harper
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT : - the recommendation of the
Conservation Areas Advisory Board having regard to the
St. George's Lake Conservation Area, be adopted.
Carried Unanimously.
FRENCHMAa' § pAY AREA:
Mr. Scott suggested that up -to -date information be obtained as to what
action nhahad beeeenn, might be, taken toward the • development of the
Res. #27 Moved By:- J. S. Scott
Oeond By:- A. E. Reeve
THE BOARD RECONIlEND3 THAT : - a Staff Report be preo$i tod
to the R.D.H.P. Advisory Board regarding the disposition
of var3.nustprrrpie+eals made in connection with Frenchman's
Carried Unanimously.
EASTERN BOUND4 Y OF AUJHORITY:
Mr. Nesbitt suggested that some Clarification of the Eastern boundary
of the Authority insofar as it affected Uxbri..and Reach Townships
would be dea4.ra1e.
Baal. 428 Moved By :- R. L. Nesbitt
3ef+onded By :- A. E. Reeve
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- the Northeirorti-on of the
Eastern boundary between the M. T. R. C. A. and the Central
Lake Ontario Authority be established as the Townline -.
between Uxbridge and Reach Townships.
Carried Unanimously.
TAXATI1 ON WOODLOTp:
Res.
Moved By:. W. H. Westney
Second_ By:- A. E. Reeve
RESOLVED THAT : - the Staff present a- report to this
Board on the action taken in regard to Resolution #2/60.
Carried Unanimously.
PROJECT P.10 -- HIGHL_.ND CREEK FLOOD PLAIN:
Res. #30 Moved By:- A. M. Campbell
$eeonded By :- G. Lehnai)
THE BOARD RECOI ENDS.TH$T :- in negotiating settlement
of Maple Creek Farm, that the'forsier owners be allowed
to-retain the South -East portion of the land involved
on which are located the existing commercial building
and that the funds saved be devoted to the acquisition
of Lennore Park area.
Carried Unanimously.
:.DJOURNMENT - -_On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 1 :45 p.m.
C R. Purcell F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary - Treasurer