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JOHN HOGENBIRK PRESIDING

1.0 CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

2.0 INTRODUCTIONS

Members of the PAC and TC introduced themselves to the public in attendance.

3.0 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

None.

4.0 OPEN FORUM (30 min.)

There were no questions raised from the audience.

5.0 ADDITIONS TO/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

There was a request to add PAC membership to the agenda under the Addendum.

6.0 REPORT ON QUESTIONS/ISSUES RAISED AT LAST PAC MEETING

There were no items that needed to be addressed.

7.0 PRESENTATION

7.1 Recent Environmental Improvements at Sudbury Smelters

Marc Butler, Environmental Coordinator for Falconbridge and member of the TC and Frank Javor, Superintendent Health and Environment, Processing Operations for Canadian and U.K. Operations at INCO made presentations regarding Smelter Environmental Improvements at both sites for the benefit of the PAC. As well as looking at current activities, both were able to provide the audience with insight as to what improvements, in terms of emission controls, are expected.

8.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8.1 Minutes of Meeting #25 – January 17, 2006

7-2006 Moved by Cowan - Laamanen: That the minutes of meeting #25 dated January 17, 2006 be approved. CARRIED

8.2 Minutes of Meeting #26 – March 21, 2006

8-2006 Moved by Zippel – Laamanen: That the minutes of meeting #26 dated March 21, 2006 be approved. CARRIED

9.0 BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

There was no business arising from these minutes.

10.0 NEW BUSINESS

10.1 Report on Earth Day Display

John reported that members Dick Cowan, Aino Laamanen and he manned a display at the Earth Day celebrations in the Market Square. He informed the group that it was very well attended and about 50 to 60 passersby picked up the Update newsletter. They were pleased that some had expressed knowledge of the website and the study itself. He suggested participating again next year in April as a way to get our message out to the community. John also expressed his thanks to members of the TC and to Jan Linquist for her assistance in setting up the panels for this event.

10.2 Discussion of Next PAC Meeting

John informed the group that the Gold Room at Science North is no longer available for PAC meetings and requested suggestions as to where the PAC might consider moving the meetings to. It was agreed that Cambrian College was not a viable option. Suggestions included Tom Davies Square or the Hearing Society on Paris Street. It was agreed that the Chair would canvass the PAC for options and forward them to the TC/SARA for them to arrange.

11.0 TC MEETINGS

11.1 Technical Committee Meeting #47

Key Progress & Decision Summary for Meeting of February 9, 2006

This document was tabled for information.

12.0 ADDENDUM

12.1 PAC Membership

Gary Hrytsak informed the group that as of the end of July, 2006 he will no longer be a resident of the Sudbury area; a requirement of the Terms of Reference to be able to be considered as a member. At that time he will be moving to Manitoulin Island. He indicated that should the PAC wish to have him continue as a member he would be more than happy to do so; the concern being the reduced number of members at this time (10 as opposed to 12) and the expectation for the replacement(s) to come up to speed at this late stage of the process.

Following discussion and an expression of appreciation for the years of effort and counsel, the PAC was unanimous in the following motion:

9 – 2006 Moved by Laamanen – Somek: That Gary Hrytsak be asked to continue his role as a member of the PAC to the completion of the PAC’s mandate. CARRIED

It was requested of the Chair to canvass the other two members for their position as well. It was also requested that the Chair make note of this at the next TC meeting.

Chair’s Note: Paula Takats mentioned after the meeting that there were soil samples obtained from Manitoulin Island. The details can be found on the following URL: http://www.sudburysoilsstudy.com/EN/media/support/reports/2001SoilsData/VOL_II/data/SRSP_2001/IMAP-SOIL_SITES/srsp_main.htm. Therefore, based on the PAC’s existing Terms of Reference, residents of Manitoulin Island can serve on the PAC.

13.0 NEXT PAC MEETING

The next meeting was originally scheduled for July 11, 2006. It was agreed to move this date to September 19 with the following motion:

10-2006 Moved by Somek – Zippel: That the meeting for July 11, 2006 be cancelled and rescheduled to September 19, 2006. Meetings may be called during the interim if necessary at the call of the Chair. Venue to be determined.

CARRIED

14.0 FOLLOW UP TO PUBLIC SSESSION

There were no questions raised from the audience.

15.0 ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

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Chair, John Hogenbirk Recorder, Julie Sabourin