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Environmental Advisory Committee
September 9, 2025
What was decided (5 motions)
5 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the September 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda of the Environmental Advisory Committee BE APPROVED as presented.
Moved by K. Empey, seconded by P. Kemp
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Environmental Advisory Committee Regular Meeting held on May 27, 2025 BE RECEIVED.
Moved by J. Rule, seconded by R. John
Carried
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee RECOMMENDS that the Dorchester Site Option #1 (Dorchester Conservation Area) be used to establish a Memorial Forest, pending confirmation with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA); AND THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee RECOMMENDS that the Thorndale Site Option #1 (69 Elliott Trail - behind the school) be used as a Healing Forest, pending consultation with the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) and local Indigenous communities; AND THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee RECOMMENDS that the Accessibility and Inclusivity Advisory Committee be involved in this project; AND THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee RECOMMENDS that staff present a proposed amount to initiate these two projects during the 2026 Budget deliberations for Council's consideration at that time.
Moved by J. Rule, seconded by K. Empey
Carried
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee ADJOURN to Closed Session at 12:16 p.m., pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, being “personal matters about an indefinable individual, including municipal or local board employees” with respect to reviewing submissions for the Green Champion Awards.