Sudbury Soils Study
Public Advisory Committee - Meeting #12
January 20, 2004 – 6:00 p.m.
Koski Centre - Cambrian College
Attendees: Ivan
Filion John Hogenbirk Gary
Hrytsak
Aino
Laamanen Dino Masiero Paul St. Jean
Process Observer:
Franco
Mariotti
Absent: Joe
Cimino Rubina
Nebenionquit Darrell Alston
TC Members: Marc Butler Brian
McMahon Stephen Monet
Ido Vettoretti Glen
Watson Ed Wierzbicki
SARA Group: Chris Wren
Chair: Ivan
Filion
Recorder: Julie Sabourin
Guests: Dr.
R. Brecher P. Bolger
Public (17)
Media
1.0 CALL
TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at
6:30 p.m. following dinner. The Chair welcomed
guests and media present and indicated that an opportunity to address the PAC
would be made as a revised item 4.0 – Open Forum on the agenda and thereafter
become a standing agenda item. Thirty minutes would be allowed for this
activity. Members of the PAC, TC and SARA Group then introduced themselves to
those of the public in attendance.
2.0 DECLARATION
OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
3.0 ADDITIONS
TO/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5.1 Minutes of Meeting #11 – November 18,
2003
Two typographical errors were noted.
02-2004 Moved by Hogenbirk – Hrytsak: That the minutes of meeting #11 dated November
18, 2003 be approved as corrected.
CARRIED
6.1 Review of PAC Terms of Reference
It was
agreed that following the meeting – those PAC members not present be contact
for their input as well.
2.0 – Purpose:
there was some confusion as to its interpretation, and a request was made to
clarify this further.
1.0 – Background:
Clarification was requested as to the PAC role with EarthCare as we have not
heard from them other than they were going through their second phase and would
notify us of their new structure. This
has not happened as yet and the Chair offered to contact them to find out where
they are at and determine any potential role they might play with the PAC. It
was also requested that this reference needed to be cleaned up.
3.1 – Membership:
It was recommended the wording “from the area of the City of Greater Sudbury”
by changed to the “area of the Study”.
3.2 – Number of Members:
revise the number to read “12 members” to accommodate a previous decision by
the TC and PAC to increase the membership to that amount.
Selection Process: There was considerable discussion in this
regard. It was finally agreed that the three
vacant positions (the most recent being that of Norris Artuso) be filled by the
next meeting. It was agreed that the
Chair will call a separate meeting for the PAC to make the final selection once
he, with the assistance of the Vice Chair and WG, short list those candidates
that have submitted their resumes. It was also agreed that the Selection
Process be included as follows:
“The secretariat work continue to be done by the TC, but the decision and
final selection be completed by the PAC.”
Unions: this
request was brought up for discussion/decision. The PAC was concerned that these groups might use their
membership as a forum for other issues and supported their opportunity to apply
as a member of the community via the current selection process – regardless of
their union affiliation.
Scientific Advisors: The PAC deliberated and decided that they
would not amend their Terms of Reference to include responsibility for review
of technical/scientific issues. It was recommended a statement be added to the
Terms of Reference to clarify the opportunity to have the freedom to call upon
Advisors at the cost of the TC, if it is deemed appropriate. It was noted that the two current Advisors
are available to the PAC at any time.
Action: The Chair and Vice-Chair re-write the Terms
of Reference incorporating
the above recommendations
and table for approval at the next meeting.
6.2 PAC
Annual Report
The second draft was tabled for review. The Chair requested any additional changes
be sent to him by January 30th.
At that time, a finalized version will be distributed electronically.
Action: Chair to incorporate additional
comments and distribute
to PAC and TC electronically.
6.3 Dialogue with R. Brecher
Dr. Brecher introduced himself as
the founding partner of Globaltox. He
went on with a slide presentation providing the PAC with his background, what
his project responsibilities would be, an overview of what an HHRA is and his
personal commitment to the project. It
was agreed questions by the PAC could go directly to Dr. Brecher, but that
according to his contract, responses would be copied to members of the WG and
all other members of the PAC.
It was asked of the TC to consider
making the HHRA Methodology report available to the public via the
website. It was agreed this would be taken
into consideration.
6.4 Progress Report from the SARA Group
Chris Wren reported the Open House
was very well attended and thanked the members of the PAC that were in
attendance for their participation. He
indicated that his Group has been very busy in November and December with
communications, a number of technical initiatives, preparing for a ˝ day
workshop on February 18. The PAC asked for more details regarding this
workshop.
Action: Chris to e-mail information to PAC.
6.5 Progress Report from TC
Brian McMahon reported that a
decision had been made by the TC to allow an opportunity for public input at
their meetings during the first hour of the meeting. He reminded everyone that
TC meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at Tom Davies Square.
In reference to the request to
incorporate occupational exposure into the Study, the TC agreed that this would
be best dealt with outside the Sudbury Soils Study, and further, the companies
have agreed to address this concern at their Joint Occupational Health and
Safety Committees. He also stated that any information regarding environmental
exposure on hand would be made available to that group.
Regarding the unions request for
membership on the TC, members of the WG are meeting with the unions on Thursday
and once they have had their discussions, the rest of the public can then be
informed.
7.1 Election
of Chair and Co-chair
8.0 TC MEETINGS
8.1 Minutes
of TC Meeting #27 November 6, 2003
These minutes were tabled for
information.
9.0 ADDENDUM
10.0 NEXT MEETING
March 16, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. – Koski Centre, Cambrian College
11.0 ADJOURNMENT
03-2004 Moved by Masiero – Hogenbirk: That
this meeting be adjourned. CARRIED
_______________________________ _____________________________
Chair, Ivan Filion Recorder,
Julie Sabourin