MINUTES - Environmental Advisory Committee - 20170406
Town of Aurora
Environmental Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date: Thursday, April 6, 2017
Time and Location: 7 p.m., Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Paul Pirri (Chair), Councillor Tom Mrakas (Vice
Chair), Irene Clement, Larry Fedec (arrived 7:04 p.m.),
Melville James, Jennifer Sault, Sara Varty (arrived 7:04
p.m.), Nancee Webb, Kristina Zeromskiene (arrived 7:04
p.m.), and Mayor Geoffrey Dawe (ex-officio member)
Member(s) Absent: None
Other Attendees: Christina Nagy-Oh, Program Manager, Environmental
Initiatives, and Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Jennifer Sault
Seconded by Irene Clement
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
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3. Receipt of the Minutes
Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 24, 2016
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Melville James
That the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 24,
2016, be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Memorandum from Mayor Dawe
Re: Anti-Idling
The Mayor provided a brief overview of the memorandum. The Committee
expressed support for the campaign, and provided suggestions to increase
public awareness regarding idling vehicles.
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Larry Fedec
1. That the memorandum regarding Anti-Idling be received for information;
and
2. That the Environmental Advisory Committee recommend to Council:
(a) That staff be directed to draft an anti-idling by-law; and
(b) That staff be directed to draft an anti-idling education campaign that
details the effects of idling vehicles.
Carried
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6. Informational Items
2. Memorandum from Program Manager, Environmental Initiatives
Re: Bring Your Own Bottle Initiative at Town Facilities
Staff provided background information regarding the initiative. The
Committee inquired about the elimination of the sale of bottled water and
pop. Staff advised that pop will be removed from one beverage machine at
the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex as a pilot project for the month of
September 2017.
Moved by Sara Varty
Seconded by Kristina Zeromskiene
1. That the memorandum regarding Bring Your Own Bottle Initiative at
Town Facilities be received for information.
Carried
2. Extract from Council Meeting of December 13, 2016
Re: Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
November 24, 2016
The Committee inquired about whether there has been any follow-up
regarding New Business Motions No. 3 and No. 4. The Chair and staff
indicated that updates will be provided at a future meeting.
Moved by Irene Clement
Seconded by Jennifer Sault
1. That the Extract from Council Meeting of December 13, 2016, regarding the
Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 24, 2016,
be received for information.
Carried
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7. New Business
Councillor Mrakas noted that nominations for the 2017 Community Recognition
Awards are being accepted, and he encouraged Committee members to make
submissions.
Staff advised that Rick Hansen Public School is requesting volunteers for Aurora’s
Annual Clean-up Day on Saturday, April 22, 2017.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Mrakas
Seconded by Nancee Webb
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Carried
Committee recommendations are not binding on the Town unless adopted by Council at
a later meeting.