The minutes of the last meeting were approved with no actionable items needing to be addressed.
It was agreed that Gerry and Elizabeth Quinn would continue as Chair and Secretary, respectively.
Current Status of WRFN Issues: There are no issues.
Update on operating procedures for salt and sand (physical, safety) by Bryan Dixon: (detailed report attached)
Salt and Sand: To date there have been 13 inbound vessels during 2021 to present date. It is anticipated that 5 more loads, in addition to the 2 already received, will delivered in 2022, and 4-6 outbound vessels are expected this year. T
Site conditions: No issues.
Upper deck requires a staged tarping method. A sump pump will be added to the upper deck.
No ditch water discharges 2021 to date
Transport Canada: 5 year renewal is this year with our initial inspection first week of July with the follow up final inspection at some point
Dust suppression measures will be initiated on the road
Safety Issues: None
MOE Inspection: Inspection was done May 2021 and resulted in just a few recommendations; report as yet to be received.
Results of Water Testing: Jennifer Rainville presented the DST testing results. The test results indicate there are no trending or water quality issues. There were no recommendations. Report is attached.
Prospects for new commodities:
Wood pellet business First Nation in Wikwemikong (Wiky) has not been launched as yet so as yet this is not a viable prospect
There’s a possibility of wood chip business. John Woodrooffe identified a concern regarding the potential for wood chips to spontaneously combust. Fisher Wavy will look into this.
Potential asphalt pad expansion with Compass Minerals
Other Business:
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Next meeting date: Bryan & Gerry will organize planning the date for next year’s meeting.
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