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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6FEB09 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PICKERING/ONTARIO HYDRO LIAISON COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2000 AT 6:30 P.M. PICKERING NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION INFORMATION CENTRE Present Mayor Wayne Arthurs - Chair Members: Al Goodall, Community Representative Gordon Reidt, City of Pickering Mark Rohlehr, Durham Nuclear Health Committee Debbie Kearns, City of Pickering Pat O’Brien, Pickering Nuclear Presenters: Pierre Tremblay, Pickering Nuclear Kurt Johansen, Pickering Nuclear Guests: Irene Koch, Durham Nuclear Awareness Media: Ajax Pickering News Advertiser Regrets: Councillor Maurice Brenner Karen Paul, Durham Nuclear Awareness 1. Adoption of Minutes of the Meeting of November 10th, 1999 Moved by Mark Rohlehr that the minutes of the meeting of November 10th, 1999 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 2. Scope of the Environmental Assessment Kurt Johansen provided an update on the Environmental Assessment of Pickering A Return to Service. (Copies of the overheads are provided.) Differences in Draft Scope vs. Final Scope:  more emphasis on historical events – incidents  consideration of wear and tear  staff requirements – environmental and safety  assessment of decommissioning stage - 2 –  entire environmental assessment of site  public health, impact on non-humans as well as humans Moved by Al Goodall that the Scope of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Return to Service of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station ‘A’ be received for information. CARRIED 3. Dr. Kyle’s Letter Concerning Cancer Surveillance System Around Canadian Nuclear Facilities  Pickering has been chosen as the community in which the study will be undertaken  the Atomic Energy Control Board will begin the study this year Moved by Al Goodall that Dr. Kyle’s letter concerning Cancer Surveillance System Around Canadian Nuclear Facilities be received for information. CARRIED 4. Durham Nuclear Health Committee Moved by Gordon Reidt that the Durham Nuclear Health Committee Minutes of November 19th, 1999 be received for information. CARRIED 5. Station Status Pierre Tremblay provided a report on the Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations status and 1999 Report Card. (Copies of the Overheads are provided.) 6. Other Business a) Environmental Assessment Process:  Mayor Arthurs advised that the Final Scope of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Return to Service of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station ‘A’ was received by the City of Pickering on February 2nd - 3 -  the Peer Reviewer will review the final scope and provide comments  the Atomic Energy Control Board will be appearing before Council prior to the end of February  City of Pickering staff will also be reviewing the Scope b) Current Building Process:  Pat O’Brien provided information on the current building taking place at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and surrounding area  a three storey building to accommodate 300 staff is presently being constructing and should be occupied mid June, early July  a three storey building is also being built at the north-east corner of Montgomery Park Road and Brock Road, with occupancy mid January, early February, 2001  looking to lease a building for a 25 year term to accommodate a further 100- 150 staff c) Ontario Power Generation Educational Programs:  Pat O’Brien advised the Ontario Power Generation does provide scholarships mostly related to Engineering at Queens University and Lakehead University  presently meeting with Boards of Education to discuss High School Scholarships  have participated with Durham College on Fund Raising initiatives d) Angus Reid Poll:  Ontario Power Generation have ownership  it is proprietary in nature  the Poll was used to monitor public opinion, OPG’s programs, what the community likes and dislikes and how changes can be made  additional Polls will be carried out and comparisons will be done  questions, responses and analysis are proprietary e) Economic Impact Study:  Irene Koch requested a status report on the Economic Impact Study and was advised that some final reviews have been done and will be ready to go by the end of the month  Ontario Power Generation will be making a presentation before Council before released f) Durham Nuclear Health Committee:  the Durham Nuclear Health Committee will be holding a meeting on February 18th at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations, Information Centre - 4 - 7. Next Meeting April 12th, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pickering Nuclear Generation Station Information Centre Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.