The Municipality of Lambton Shores

Grand Bend Board Minutes – April 1, 2011 Page 3
5.2 Mechanical Treatment Plant Phasing
At the orientation meeting of February 18, 2011, discussion has been raised in regards to the
option of phasing of the mechanical treatment plant by building one instead of two treatment
trains and eliminating the associated equipment.
Mayor Weber raises concern that Bluewater is not able to participate at the Board and suggests
that a timeframe be established to allow them to appoint members to the Board.
Mayor Robertson concurs and advises that the Board must proceed forward but with all parties
present.
Direction is given:
� THAT the Grand Bend Area Sewage Treatment Board advise the Municipality of
Bluewater to appoint its member representatives by the next Board meeting or
provide a resolution authorizing the Board to proceed with the construction of the
treatment plant in accordance with the Agreement guidelines.
At this time, a motion is tabled as follows:
Moved by: Councillor Tomes
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Dietrich
“THAT the Grand Bend Area Sewage Treatment Board direct the Administering Municipality to:
� Speak to the Federal and Provincial MP & MPP and their Ministries about phasing the mechanical treatment
plant construction, and the possibility of using the balance of the grant on the shared pumping and
conveyance system; and,
� Proceed on basis of construction a phased plant; and,
� Authorize Dillon to revise the tender documents and drawings for construction to commence in the Spring of
2012.”
Disposition: LOST
Deputy Mayor Dietrich advises that if the Board intends to proceed with a full build out of the
mechanical treatment plant, then South Huron may reduce its capacity in the new plant, as
allowed under the Agreement, to keep the costs in line for the current and future users based on
the results of the Collection System EA.
As a result of the lost motion, a notice of motion is tabled for a future meeting of the Board as
follows:
Moved by: Councillor Tomes
Seconded by: Mayor Weber
“THAT the Grand Bend Areas Sewage Treatment Board support the review of phasing the mechanical treatment
plant construction and that this be considered at a future Board meeting once all three parties are present.”
Disposition: CARRIED
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