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<p>Here they are, attached and below. <br>
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<p class="Body" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span lang="EN-US">GREN Minutes March 5, 2019</span></b></p>
<p class="Body"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><span lang="EN-US">Christian Science Sunday School, 64 Water St. N, Kitchener</span></b><span lang="EN-US">
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<p class="Body"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p class="Body"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">John Jackson announced
good news: Anne Ehrlich from <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal">Concerned Citizens of Brant (COBB)</b> contacted him today to report that Brant County Council voted unanimously to pay off the remainder of the COBB’s debt for consultants for their failed
court effort last year to prevent aggregate washing in Paris that pose a contamination threat to local water.
</span></p>
<p class="Body"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p class="Body"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">Hidden
Valley Update</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US"> - Deaun<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>The GREN subcommittee on Hidden Valley met with Brendan Sloane, planner with the City of Kitchener, to discuss the community plan for the Hidden Valley area He faces constraints on the amount of Hidden Valley that can be protected because the River Road
extension has been approved. Some want to develop the cornfield part, but it would be very expensive to service, and servicing would have to go through protected land. The EIS has yet to be done, and the subwatershed study is not complete. Deaun will continue
as GREN’s link on this issue. Everyone will be notified when this matter comes up for comment again and to Kitchener Council.</span></p>
<p class="Body"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p class="Body"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">It was noted that federal
money is becoming available which could make it possible to consider buying the land from the developer and form a land trust, perhaps spearheaded by RARE. Greg is the GREN representative on the Region’s land trust committee and says it’s complicated. The
land is expensive, it’s not clear if matching funds are required, and funds are required for long-term stewardship.
<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p>
<p class="Body"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p class="Body"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">Responses
to Provincial Actions and Plans</span></b></p>
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<li><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:
minor-latin" lang="EN-US">Report on Dianne Saxe meeting
of Jan. 15 – Laura Hamilton -- Great response on evaluations; 90-some responses, almost all very positive; included commitments to action. Suggested improvements—a stretch break, more time for questions. $308 actual dollars were spent, but including volunteer
donations of time and goods, the event “cost” over $2000. Fantastic event. GREN spent $108 on this event for the insurance for the City Hall Rotunda.</span><br>
<br>
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US"> </span></li><li><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:
minor-latin" lang="EN-US">The
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Our Water—Our Future</b> event that was scheduled for Feb. 7 but postponed due to bad weather is now scheduled for
<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal">April 17</b>—with same speakers except for Wellington Water Watchers. People can register now on Event Brite and promote the event. Laura will replace Greg as contact person with
the church while he is away</span><br>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US"> </span></li><li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">Bill
66 Actions</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">--Kevin's update---The
Minister agreed to revoke section 10. The house announced today that there will be one day of hearings on the whole bill at standing committee. Must apply to speak by March 8 at 1p.m. Speakers get 6 minutes. Written comments may be submitted until March 18.
This is an important time to raise concerns about section 5 of Bill 66 which would repeal the Toxics Reduction Act.</span><br>
<br>
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:
minor-latin" lang="EN-US">Contact for the Standing Committee
on General Government:</span><br>
<br>
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:
minor-latin" lang="EN-US">C/o William Short, Committee clerk</span><br>
<br>
<span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:comm-generalgov@ola.org"><span class="Hyperlink0"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">comm-generalgov@ola.org</span></span></a></span><br>
<br>
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:
minor-latin" lang="EN-US">99 Wellesley St. W.</span><br>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:
minor-latin" lang="EN-US">Tel: 416-325-3515</span><br>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:
minor-latin" lang="EN-US"> </span><br>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:
minor-latin" lang="EN-US">Kevin has been doing great email updates
to keep our coalition of groups working together--very important. He will continue to do so.</span><br>
<br>
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:
minor-latin" lang="EN-US"> </span><br>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">March
7</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">--2nd reading of Paris-Galt
Moraine bill (instituted by Wellington Water Watchers)<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span></span><br>
<br>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">March
24</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">--Labour groups very
active trying to get everyone together.</span><br>
<br>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">March
26</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">--Health Care folks rallying
at Kitchener Rotunda as the province wants public/private partnership in health care.</span></li></ul>
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<li><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:
minor-latin" lang="EN-US">Greg noted that the intention
of the proposed revisions to the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Endangered Species Act</b> is all about efficiencies and the economy, making a weak act weaker.
</span><br>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US"> </span></li></ol>
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<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">Meeting
with Mike Harris</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US"> – Susan
B. and Kevin. Elmira APT member Sandra Bray organized a meeting with the MPP, attended by Kevin, Susan and Sandra. Kevin noted our concerns with Section 10 of Bill 66 and the lack of public consultation. Harris responded that the government is not required
to consult. Susan noted our concerns with repealing the Toxics Reduction Act and the possible negative effect on the current local action to get Uniroyal toxins (DDT and dioxins) out of the Elmira creek. Harris was responsive, asking for more detail on the
Elmira water remediation. Susan will prepare a brief for him. Sandra offered a tour of the Region to Harris and other MPPs.</span><br>
<br>
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US"> </span></li><li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">Radioactive
Waste issue </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">- John. OPG
has made an agreement with the Saugeen Nation that the proposal for a deep repository for radioactive waste won't go ahead without their agreement. Thus the decision on the DGR near Kincardine is on hold while the discussions with the Saugeen Nation continue.
</span></li></ul>
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mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:
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<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">Status
of Video of Partnering with Nature Event on October 16, 2018 </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:
minor-latin" lang="EN-US">–
Susan B.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Laurel Jonkman videoed the event and has volunteered to edit and make the video available when she has time. She’s currently busy with Green Party work.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span></span><br>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">Treasurer's
report </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">– Greg. We have
about $1600.00. Membership dues are $20 for individuals and families, $10 for students.
</span><br>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">GREN
Website </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">- We need someone
to keep the website updated. Deaun has contacts and will try to find someone. We can pay $300-500.
</span><br>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">GREN
organizational structure</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">—John
– Is there anything we want to change? </span><br>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>1)<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Need to get some youthful people involved for GREN succession.</span><br>
<br>
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">2) Need to get more heavily involved
with people working on non-environment issues.</span><br>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">3) Need a GREN display to make us more
visible at events, etc.</span><br>
<br>
<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" lang="EN-US">Greg proposed we have a meeting in
6 weeks just to discuss the first two issues. A big question is whether GREN members, busy with their own efforts, have the time and energy to broaden our efforts. April 30 was proposed for the meeting. We’ll check this date with our paid members and see if
that date works.. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><br>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Helvetica;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
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issues were dropped from agenda since Susan K could not attend the meeting.</span><br>
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mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-hansi-theme-font:
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