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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 19 • MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PICKERING/ONTARIO LIAISON COMMITTEE HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1997 AT 7:30 PM PICKERING CIVIC COMPLEX COMMITTEE ROOM Present: Mayor Wayne Arthurs Councillor Sherry Senis, Chair Gordon Reidt, Safety and Training Co-ordinator Debbie Kearns, Co-ordinator of Council Services Ken Talbot, General Manager - Ontario Hydro (PNGS) Ross Fitchett, Public Affairs - Ontario Hydro (PNGS) Evans Enyolu, Representative of PACT ' Mark Rohlehr, Durham Nuclear Health Committee Carl Andognini, Ontario Hydro 1. Adoption of Minutes of the Meeting of March 20th, 1997 Moved by Ross Fitchett Seconded by Ken Talbot That the Minutes of the meeting of March 20th, 1997 be adopted. CARRIED 2. Barry Parsons - New Developments Atomic Energy and Control Board of Canada Mr. Parsons gave an overview of the presentation made to Members of Council on Monday, June 16th, 1997. Copies of the overheads are attached. He continued by advising that the Nuclear Safety and Control Act received Royal Assent on March 20th, 1997 and will replace the current Atomic Energy Control Act, but will not come into effect until next year. He advised that the current Atomic Energy Control Act has become obsolete and major changes have been made in the new Act. • - 2 - 3. Ken Talbot- Plant Update Mr. Talbot advised that he would be making a presentation at the hearing for the re- licensing of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, which will be taking place on June 25th in Ottawa. He stated that the PNGS is running well with six units in operation. One unit will be taken down shortly, cooled and the present fuel replaced with new. This procedure will take approximately ten days. 4. Sub-Committee Report- Public Meeting- May 29, 1997 Councillor Senis advised that the public meeting held on May 29th concerning Emergency Preparedness in Durham was poorly attended. It was recommended that another meeting be held next year. She further advised that the Pickering/Ontario Hydro Liaison Committee attended the open house held on May 3rd. This event, which was excellent for public awareness, was well attended by approximately 1,500 people. A second Open House will be held on September 20th, and the Committee were again invited to attend, man a booth and perform the same function. Mark Rohlehr discussed the possibility of a small committee being formed to address concerns of parents regarding transporting children in an emergency. He recommended that school representatives, transit representatives and emergency representatives be members of the committee. Moved by Mark Rohlehr Seconded by Gordon Reidt That a recommendation be made to the Emergency Planning Office to form a committee to addressed concerns of parents with respect to evacuation issues. CARRIED 5. Presentation - Carl Ando•nini Nuclear Performance and Advisor Growl, - Terms of Reference Mr. Andognini advised that he was requested to come to Pickering to upgrade the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and along with him he brought six very knowledgeable individuals with expertise in this field. -,r - 3 - He stated that hopes to increase participation in communities and is also attempting to improve communication with staff, addressing expectations from both sides. He is convinced that Pickering is operating safely and has improved considerably. An exhaustive assessment is taking place by seventy experts and a report will be made to the Board on August 12th. Once the program has been approved, implementation will take place in a timely manner and within budget. The Report will be made available to the public. Mr. Andognini advised that this facility would become a world class facility with marked changes taking place within six months and the overall implementation program over the next four years. 6. Rod Clarke- Update on Seismic Assessment Mr. Clarke provided an overview of the Seismic Assessment. Copies of the overheads are attached. 7. Minutes of the Seventh Meeting of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee Moved by Ken Talbot Seconded by Evans Enyolu That the minutes of the seventh meeting of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee dated February 17, 1997 and May 13, 1997 be received. • CARRIED 8. Other Business Mayor Arthurs advised that Members of Council met with the Minister of the Environment and discussed the Task Force studying copper/zinc emissions. It was determined that membership of the Task Force was appropriate. He spoke with the Minister about broader communication with the community and to work towards stakeholders being involved with items such as nuclear issues. The Minister requested that correspondence be forwarded to her with regards to this matter and stated that it would be considered and reviewed. 9. Next Meeting September 25th, 1997 - 7:30 p.m. - location to be determined 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.