Craig Walkington, Arthur Carter, Owida Downey, Anne Perry

Mia Rankin, Bob Downey, Alvena Cain, Irvine Carvery, John Fleming, Ross Cantwell

Mike Labrecque Project Manager for Harbour Solutions

Presentation by Mike Labreque

Mike Labrecque, Project Director for the Halifax Harbour Solutions project outlined the following points to the meeting.

1.The Harbour Solutions staff are available to provide any assistance that the CLC's may need. They are at our disposal.

2. Council will soon be signing the final documents at an official signing ceremony. It is expected that HRM will receive notification in the Fall that the environmental affects of the Project meet criteria in the Environment Act and that the Federal funding package has been approved. The project will be effective in October.

3. The Harbour Solutions Advisory Committee travelled to Montreal with the Proponent. The intent of the trip was to provide the advisory Committee with an opportunity to see first-hand the technical aspect of an STP, as well as to gain an understanding of the community impact. Councillors Sloane and Mosher and the Mayor travelled to Montreal, as well as the Proponent (HREP) and some of the Harbour Solution staff. The Councillors and Mayor met with residents of the two communities while staff and the Proponent learned about the technical aspects of the plant. Mike indicated that there was no intended slight by not including the CLCs in the trip.

General Discussion

Craig pointed out that for the community to develop trust in this project the CLC should be included in these trips. The CLC has to convince the community that the STP is a good thing. We could speak with more authority if we could speak from first hand knowledge. Craig asked Mike to check with HREP to determine if they would consider conducting a similar trip to the Quebec STPs for the CLCs.

Craig asked if the HREP had ever worked with CLCs before. Mike did not think so.

Craig stated that the Halifax needs study will be broader than the recreation need study conducted by the Dartmouth CLC. Craig said that the Halifax CLC is looking beyond the immediate area. The study will take a more holistic approach. Ross Cantwell proposed a community wide strategic planning process. The Steering Committee supports this idea.

Mike Labrecque was given a copy of Ross's proposal.

Mike suggested that one of the Harbour Solutions staff (Brent McCombs) attend future CLC meetings to offer any help the CLC may need. Mike reminded everyone that Sharon is not a Harbour Solutions staff member. Her role is to facilitate the integration fund process. It was the feeling of the group that Brent could be invited to attend meetings further along in the process. His role would be to observe and offer any help from the HHS staff. Craig will inform Mike of the group's decision on this issue at a later date.

Top of the STP

Mike informed those present that the CLC could decide to put a facility on the roof of the STP and that it had been designed to support structures up to two stories tall. He further said that the CLC would have priority interest on the roof. Anne said that we should have a say over the external design of any structure that is placed on top of the structure. Mike said that the CLC can put design ideas forward.

Exterior of the STP

Craig noted that at the last meeting (4 July 2002) we had asked the

proponent to review the exterior design features of the STP and that HREP had agreed to bring in an architect to review with the CLC possible options for the exterior design.

Action

Mike will follow up with Dan O'Halloran regarding the name of the Architect.

Traffic

Craig outlined our concerns over safe traffic access from Barrington Street to whatever facility is placed on top of the STP. Mike agreed that any concerns over traffic access would be addressed.

Signing of CLC Agreements

Ann asked about the term "Quorum" It was agreed that quorum needs to

be defined for the CLC. The group should decide whether a quorum will be defined by a % of members present (50% + 1), or by a specified number from each group etc. The document was signed by those present. Mrs. Downey will get Mrs. Cain and Mr. Downey to sign their copies. Sharon will make arrangements with Irvine to get his signed and Anne will get John to sign his.

Newsletter

A newsletter will be drafted to give the community an update on the activities of the CLC Steering Committee. Possible items included in the newsletter are: the terms of reference, best practices, synopsis of the meeting notes, information about the upcoming public forum, a list of the steering committee members. Craig and Sharon will prepare a draft newsletter for the next meeting.

Public Forum

In order to facilitate the planning process, the date for the public forum was set for Thursday October 10 th at 7:00pm at the George Dixon Recreation Centre.

Meeting Reminders

Sharon will call CLC steering committee members the day before meetings.

Next Meeting

Thursday August 1, 2002 at 5:30pm at the George Dixon Centre.