I have copied the minutes from the Development Services Committee meeting I attended on June 9th. I was assured that I would be informed as soon as the City received news, but have not yet heard anything. An e-mail sent June 10th to two employees at the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority regarding where, when and what kind of monitoring will be performed by them at the landfill received no reply. So right now I am in a waiting game, but am not giving up!
Development Services Committee Minutes - June 9, 2008
(Available on the City of Oshawa's website)
Sarah Ross – Requesting to Address Committee Regarding Leachate at Harmony Creek Landfill (All Wards)
The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-238 dated June 4, 2008 from Sarah Ross expressing concern about the leachate at the Harmony Creek landfill.
Sarah Ross addressed Committee regarding her concerns about the leachate and possible heavy metals at the Harmony Creek Landfill advising that she has contacted the local conservation authorities and the Ministry of Environment regarding this issue and has been advised that there has been no monitoring of this location since the early 1990’s. Sarah Ross noted that the trails are widely used by the public and should be investigated to ensure public health and safety.
The Committee questioned the delegation.
The Committee questioned the Commissioner of Development Services.
Moved by Councillor Nicholson,
"That Correspondence DS-08-238 dated June 4, 2008 from Sarah Ross expressing concern about the leachate at the Harmony Creek Landfill be referred to staff to obtain an update from the Ministry of Environment and to work with other agencies, including the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, and to report back to Committee and that Ms. Ross be advised of the results." CARRIED
June 25, 2008
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