Craig Walkington, Anne Perry, Alvena Cain, Owida Downey, Sharon Laframboise, Maureen Strickland, Arthur Carter

Mia Rankin, Fred Connors, Clarke Cromwell

Review of Notes from Previous Meetings

Amendment – HRM Volunteer Conference – Alvena was present at the conference.

Moved by Sharon L, second by Alvena to accept the notes from November 18, 2003 meeting as amended. Carried.

Feedback from HRM-PIIP on Questions From November 18, 2003 Meeting

 
As Deborah Story had to present to HRM Council, James Campbell was present and reviewed the questions that were raised in the last meeting. The following is a summary of the questions and answers: 

Question#1 - Noise levels at the plant:
Noise levels at the plant property line will meet all regulatory requirements and will be the same as with the previously proposed plant design.
Plant noise levels shall not exceed: 55dBa Leq(between 2300 hours and 0700 hours); 60dBa Leq(1900 hours and 2300 hours; 65dBa led(0700 hours and 1900 hours)
Regular Traffic noise levels for the same time periods are: 59.7dBa Led(between 2300 hours and 0700 hours); 61dBa Led(1900 hours and 2300 hours; 69.1dBa led(0700 hours and 1900 hours).

Question#2- Odour levels at plant: 
Same as previously proposed plant specifications.
- All process areas to operate under negative pressure principle
- plant to be fully and effectively enclosed
- all malodorous air within the plant shall be treated prior to discharging
- there shall be no detectable odours originating from the plant beyond the plant property boundary
- emission levels to be monitored at the stack on a continuous basis(this exceeds provincial requirements)
- odour monitoring and recording system/sensors to be in place and calibrated to meet required specifications
- total reduced sulphur(TRS) compounds not to exceed 5.5ug/m3 or 4PPB at measured points of discharge. These levels would be undetectable.

Note: Craig asked if there were any penalties that would be imposed for violating the noise and odour specifications. James said he would check on it and get back to the group.

Question#3- Traffic levels during Plant construction:
- plant construction related vehicle traffic would average 400-500/day. Normal traffic flow for the area at peak times is presently 28-30,000 vehicles.

Question#4- Traffic levels during Plant operation:
-10-20 vehicles. This will include staff and support vehicles.

Question#5- How many outfalls into Halifax Harbour: 
-1 municipal outfall from each of the 3 plants under normal weather flow conditions. Plants are designed to handle up to 4 times the average dry weather flow. Storm water flows above these levels will be discharged into harbour.

Question#6- Which outfalls will be diverted to Halifax Sewage Treatment Plant (STP):
- all municipal outfalls on the peninsula, north to the former Bedford town limits will be diverted to the Halifax STP.
- The Herring Cove plant will handle Spryfield and the surrounding area.. 

Question#7- What is the status with the Halifax CLC’s input into the plant design now that HREP is not involved:
- Process will start again once a new contractor for design and building of the Halifax STP has been selected. Harbour Solutions Project(HSP) staff is expected to make recommendations to HRM Council in the next couple of weeks.
-HREP drawings will act as starting point for plant design consultation.

Note: The CLC, led by Maureen, expressed the point that a great deal of work had already been done by the CLC and the community with regard to the exterior design and the surrounding area. This work was done via the design charette and the work done by George Rogers and Frank Palermo. Maureen emphasized the need to present this work as soon as possible to the responsible groups so that it can be incorporated into any work/negotiations underway with regard to the plant design.

Question#8- Is there a footprint of the plant we could look at that indicates how much area allowed for sidewalk?
James brought in the drawings and the CLC reviewed the areas of concern regarding the placement of the loading bays and the area set aside for future expansion. 

Question#9- HOW does Halifax CLC access funds from the Community Integration Fund for operational expenses and to cover costs of “Big Ideas” night on January 20, 2004:
-Deborah and/or myself will liaise with HSP staff to arrange for set up of operating fund for Halifax CLC. A proposal of expenses should be drawn up and submitted to HSP staff. HSP staff will take proposal to HRM council for approval. For items such as “Big Ideas” night. Again, a detailed proposal outlining event and costs to be submitted to HSP staff. HSP staff will take proposal to HRM council for approval.They will convey information on specific Project milestones to the general public by specific media relations 

Note: Craig pointed out that any expenses to date have not come form the Halifax CIF, but were covered by Harbour Solutions. 

Note: Craig asked James to investigate the rumour about an environmental recycling plant/depot being located on the site.

HRM Volunteer Conference – Feedback From Participants
Due to time constraints, this item was deferred to the next meeting.

“Big Ideas” Meeting

 
It was decided to move the meeting from the North End Library on 20 January 2004 to the George Dixon Centre on 27 January. (Note: It was later discovered that the room at the George Dixon Centre could only be booked for Thursday, 29 January or Thursday, 5 February. The actual date must be finalized at the next meeting). The various ways of publicising the meeting were discussed and how the HSS PIIP section could provide this support. 

Numerous names were discussed as to who could speak at the meeting. The following names were discussed: Maureen MacDonald, Brian MacKay Lyons, Nadine (Alven’a Granddaughter), Dakota Clayton, Rev Moriah and or Gus Pendleton, Jules Oliver (possible facilitator/moderator) Frank Palmero, Janes Kansas, and Finlay Toliver. Craig said that he would approach Maureen MacDonald for her thoughts on this process and possible names. 

The next part of the discuss focussed around the name of the meeting. It was revealed that the “Big Ideas” name could not be used. Possible names were North End Visions, Visioning North, Vision for the North End. It was decided that the CLC would think on this subject and finalize it at the next meeting.

Other Business

 
Bike Path – Craig indicated that he was called by Angela Bishoff from Trax of the Ecology Action Centre. He said that the reason for the call was to get the CLC’s endorsement of the bike path concept along Barrington Street. As this concept was already broadly endorsed as part of the proposal presented by Frank Palmero and George Rogers, the CLC said they would support Trax’s request for an endorsement.

Next Meeting Date– 6:00pm on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at the George Dixon Centre. The first meeting in the new year was set for Tuesday, 6 January 2004.

Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at  7:29pm.

Please advise Sharon Martin at 490-4567 or e-mail at martins@region.halifax.ns.ca or Craig Walkington at 420-2751(W) /422-6968(H) or e-mail at craig_walkington@scotia-mcleod.com if you are not able to attend the meetings.