ATTENDANCE

Members

Philip Ling, Chair

Joyce Chau

Erika Lontoc

Helen Mack

Brent Mersey

Tom Rado

Christopher Sauer

Staff

Bev Shugg Barbeito, Committee Secretary

Regrets

Mylene Bezerra Batista

Justin Chin
Serena Chin
Lloyd Helferty

Louis Priftakis

Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

1. CALL TO ORDER

The Markham Environmental Advisory Committee was called to order at 6:15 PM with Mr. Philip Ling presiding as Chair.

2. CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

There were no additions to the agenda.

3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MARKHAM ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON MARCH 19, 2009, APRIL 16, 2009 AND MAY 21, 2009

It was

Moved by Thomas Rado
Seconded by Brent Mersey

That the minutes of the Markham Environmental Advisory Committee held on March 19, 2009 be adopted as distributed.

Carried

It was

Moved by Christopher Sauer
Seconded by Joyce Chau

That the minutes of the Markham Environmental Advisory Committee held on April 16, 2009 be adopted as distributed.

Carried

It was

Moved by Helen Mack
Seconded by Erica Lontoc

That the minutes of the Markham Environmental Advisory Committee held on May 21, 2009 be adopted as distributed.

Carried

4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

A. COMMITTEE INITIATIVES FOR 2009/10

Committee members discussed a number of potential initiatives, including:

- Hosting an Earth Day event in April

- Presenting Pesticide workshops

- Holding regular events at Markville Mall, perhaps once per month or once per quarter, to provide information about Town of Markham programs and get feedback from Town of Markham residents; these events could include an Earth Day event

- The possibility of partnering with the Unionville BIA to host a combined event with an environmental focus with the Unionville Walking/Pedestrian Day – this could be a large event, with entertainment including a “green” fashion show, involving local businesses, helping them identify their “green” products and practices or identify new ones which might help change behaviour, providing information on available resources such as corn cups, biodegradable products et al

- Coordinating events with Town of Markham Greenprint initiatives

Chris Sauer will check with local contacts to determine who should be contacted at the Unionville BIA; Philip Ling and Tom Rado will follow up and make contact to propose partnering for a future event.

5. NEW BUSINESS

A. TOUR

Chair Philip Ling conducted a tour of, and explained the workings of, his electric and solar hot water installations.

B. MILNE DAM CONSERVATION AREA

Chair Philip Ling reported on discussions of the Milne Park Working Group in considering options for a pathway through the park.

6. ADJOURNMENT

It was

Moved by Helen Mack

Seconded by Christopher Sauer

That the Markham Environmental Advisory Committee adjourn at 9:30 PM.