THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM
ENVIRONMENTAL

PR~ON COMMIITEE

MINUTES

A meeting of the E.P.C. was held at City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam,
Wednesday, October 13, 1993 at 8:30 a.m. in Committee Room tt3. Minutes of previous
meeting held on Wednesday, September 29, 1993 were considered, read and adopted.
In attendance were:
Councillor J.J. Keryluk, Chairman
Councillor M. Thompson, Co-Chairman
J.E. Yip, P. Eng., Deputy City Engineer
F. Cheung, P. Eng., Project Engineer

ITEM L

WOOD SHAVINGS FROM NIMBUS

Received for information. This issue will be discussed at the Parks and Recreation Committee.

ITEM IL

KENNAMEPAL INC

The memo from the Mayor dated September 29, 1993 was considered. Following discussion, it
was concluded that the Committee cannot support Kennametal's proposal because of the lack of
information. It was noted that issues such as insurance requirements and what assurance is there
that the P.C.B. material will not remain in Port Coquitlam have not been identified. A draft
memo in response to this issue, to be prepared for committees consideration.
ITEM IIL

PROPOSED 2 YEAR CAPITAL PROGRAM

The committee reviewed the proposed Environmental 94/95 Capital Budgets. The Committee
was supportive however, recommended that a more detailed report be prepared identifying the
various cost components. Also it was suggested that offset cost, diversion expectations,
community involvement, anticipated operational cost etc. be identified. This information to be
provided at the upcoming budget discussions and presentations.
ITEM IVt

OTHER BUSINESSt

A)

B.C. Environmental letter

Project Engineer provided a draft copy of the newsletter for Committee's
consideration. The Committee approved the newsletter. The Project Engineer
noted that it is anticipated the newsletter will be distributed within the next week
or two.

B)

Mr. J. Van der Pauw, Principal - Assumption School

Councillor Keryluk received a letter from Mr. V. Van der Pauw, Principal of
Assumption School requesting information on what his school can do with respect
to recycling. Write a letter to Mr. Van de Pauw identifying available options to the
school.

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Councillor Thompson - Concerned about the difficulty one has in removing of
labels from glass jars.
concerns.
What can be done to promote the use of more environmentally friendly glues by
the producing industries. Write a letter to G.V.R.D. expressing the Committee's

Meeting adjourned at

DeIiutygty Engineer

Counciij6pT. Keryluk
Comminate Chairman

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NOTE

Minutes not read and adopted by the Committee until certified correct by the
Chairman's signature.

CC:

Mayor and Councillors
City Administrator
City Engineer
Project Engineer
Project Technician