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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Hi GREN-</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-fareast-language: en-ca; mso-no-proof: yes">The minutes are attached
and below. </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-fareast-language: en-ca; mso-no-proof: yes">Note that at the meeting,
John forgot to mention that he has recently received news of an award he will be
presented with in June. The Great Lakes Fishery Commission selected him for the
2014 C.D. “Buzz” Besadny Award for Fostering Great Lakes Partnerships. It is
“presented to individuals who exemplify an extraordinary commitment to building
strong and lasting partnerships in Great Lakes resource management.”</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-fareast-language: en-ca; mso-no-proof: yes">Congratulations,
John!</SPAN></P>
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style="mso-fareast-language: en-ca; mso-no-proof: yes">Susan B.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"
align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">GREN Minutes - Feb. 19, 2014</FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"
align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">St. John’s Kitchen, Kitchener</FONT></B></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">1. Water
Supply Master Plan and Water Efficiency Master Plan updates (Susan B, Susan K
and John J)</FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The Region’s Water SMP pushes the water pipeline from
Lake Erie further into the future, suggesting it may never be built. The Region
will instead maintain current supply methods. GREN can take some credit for this
outcome.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Region’s Water EMP
notes that water demand continues to drop in the Region, currently averaging 202
litres per capita per day in the residential sector. The target is further
reduction, to 160 lcd by 2025. Susan K is currently editing GREN’s comments on
both Plans, assembled by Susan B and John J. Generally, our comments are very
supportive, with suggestions to be more aggressive in setting and reaching
targets and in protecting the current local water supply. The comments will be
circulated to GREN. </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">2.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Headwater Hikes in the Greenbelt
Proposal (John & Kevin)</FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The Ontario Headwaters Institute is applying for a grant
“to develop a series of ten hikes, in collaboration with local partners, to
increase public understanding of the important role that headwaters perform in
the health of the Greenbelt’s biodiversity, downstream watersheds, and
socioeconomic fabric. Once the hikes are developed, individuals will be able to
experience headwater areas on their own while the local partners will be welcome
to use the materials as they see fit, with the exception of for schools. The
Hikes will be designed to increase overall appreciation of the Greenbelt, as
well as the need to safeguard and strengthen it.”</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The Institute is requesting GREN’s support as a partner
to help select hike areas in the Region. Once they develop the hike materials,
GREN can post and make that information to anyone. We agreed to sign on.
</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">3.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Green Scene<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(Susan K)</FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Susan is developing a 6-episode TV show on green issues
in the Region, to be broadcast on Rogers TV in May. They have begun taping the
first episode, and the show will include a tour of REEP House, a tour of the
dump as well as the water and wastewater cycle, with John J as a guest. Energy,
garbage, water, culture are among the topics. Susan K also noted that Conestoga
College is now offering a 1-year Green Management program.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><B><SPAN
style='mso-fareast-language: en-ca; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">4. West Cambridge Development
<BR></FONT></SPAN></B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN
style='mso-fareast-language: en-ca; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'>Lynn
Stevens summarized the concerted efforts being made by Sue Stubley and her
mother (and Lynn) to save Barrie’s Lake from problems that could arise from
development. One concern is the possibility of storm water affecting the Lake
from development, and another is a proposal<SPAN style="COLOR: "><FONT
color=#ff0000> </FONT></SPAN>to realign Roseville Rd. to support future
development. </SPAN></FONT><SPAN
style="COLOR: ; mso-bidi-font-family: tahoma"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">They
stressed that decisions must be made with more transparency and accountability
to the public.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style='mso-fareast-language: en-ca; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Parts of the affected area are ESL, and like all ESLs,
the land is privately owned.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Jan
Liggett and Les Kadar noted that the area was designated for development 20
years ago. The opponents aren’t opposed to development of the area, but want it
done properly to protect the lake and ESL. John J noted that if the development
is adjacent to ESLs, the matter should be before the Region’s EEAC. He will
check that status. City of Cambridge meets on March 3 to make decisions on the
overall servicing plan to the area. A</FONT></SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: ; mso-bidi-font-family: tahoma">ny
development proposals that come forward must include detailed plans for storm
water management.</SPAN></FONT><SPAN
style='mso-fareast-language: en-ca; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> West Cambridge development will be discussed again at
our April meeting.</FONT><BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"></SPAN><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">5.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Citizens’ Environmental Monitoring<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(Tony Maas) – deferred to next
meeting</FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">6.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Light Rail Transit & Waterloo Region
Official Plan status updates<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>(Kevin)</FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">On Tuesday, March 4, 3:00, Council Chambers, the
Region’s Planning and Works Committee meets to discuss the staff recommendation
of the company chosen for the LRT contract. The Committee’s recommendation then
goes to Regional Council. This is an important meeting to attend and make
comments. The public will be informed of the staff recommendation at the end of
February. </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Kevin and Deb also noted the need for pro-LRT letters to
the editor and articles to combat the recent anti-LRT campaign. Tritag is
developing an infographic to support LRT. Kevin notes that there have been 383
public meetings on the LRT—so the complaint of little consultation not valid. He
reiterated Region’s 3 main reasons for LRT: 1) to move people around 2) to
foster better growth in the core, preventing sprawl and loss of farmland, and 3)
huge greenhouse gas reduction. Cambridge GREN members noted that they support
LRT but want the LRT extended to Cambridge.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Kevin noted that the ROP is in legal limbo, with two
cases before a backlogged divisional court.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Region is acting as if the new ROP
is in force. The developer Activa just lost a case before the OMB in Breslau, in
which Activa was trying to shut out other developers.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">7.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Municipal elections – Our role? (Kevin,
Tony, all)</FONT></B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> – deferred to next
meeting.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Note that GREN’s Jan Liggett plans to run in the City of
Cambridge.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">8.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Provincial election? – Our role?<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(John J)</FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">John noted that three pieces of environmental
legislation are tied up by the Tories. Last week, the Minister of Environment,
Jim Bradley, sent a letter to the NDP suggesting the parties work together to
get them through—putting the NDP on the spot. They are the Great Lakes
Protection Act, the Waste Reduction Act, and the Whistle-blower legislation. The
first two have gotten to committee but stymied there. We want them all passed,
but they need substantial amendments.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Andrea Horvath is coming to town to speak at Chambers of
Commerce meeting on Feb. 28. We need someone to speak with her to support the
Minister’s request. It was suggested we ask Catherine Fife, and write up some
notes for her.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Re waste, it was noted that the Region does not pick up
recycling for industry or construction, resulting in tons going to the landfill,
and the new legislation pushes harder for this. Current law requires that
municipalities pick up only residential waste. How can we work on the Region to
do this? Susan K suggested Sustainable Waterloo has helped companies organize
green teams, and they may have some influence. </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">9.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>APT Environment’s 25th Anniversary
(Susan B)</FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">APT, the Elmira citizens’ group that has pushed issues
around the contamination by Uniroyal Chemical (now Chemtura), is celebrating 25
years. An event is planned for September 28, 2:00, at St. James Lutheran Church
hall, on the main street of Elmira, 60 Arthur St. south. Please mark your
calendars to attend and bring friends. We want a crowd. Susan also announced
that she is being inducted into the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame for her
environmental work.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">10. Other –
GREN website </FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </FONT></SPAN><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">We
discussed options for keeping the GREN website up to date. We need a volunteer
administrator. The GREN executive will meet before the April meeting to discuss
further and come up with ideas.</FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="LINE-HEIGHT: 16pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Next meeting: April 10, 2014</FONT></SPAN><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> – 7:15 – St. John’s Kitchen, Kitchener </FONT></B></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Guest
presenter</FONT></B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">- Sue Stubley re Barrie’s Lake
& turtles campaigns</FONT></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Items
deferred from February meeting</FONT></B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">:
Citizens’ Environmental Monitoring<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>(Tony Maas),<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Municipal
elections – Our role? (Kevin, Tony, all)</FONT></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Note that
it’s time to pay membership dues</FONT></B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> - $20
individual, $10 student, $40 organization</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 13pt"><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">You can mail cheques to Theo Negoita, 619 Forest Hill
Drive,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Kitchener, ON, N2N
1A1</FONT></P>
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