At Council Meeting March 19, 2001

 Item 1

Conversation with Thomas L Gouth of Conestoga-Rovers and Associates regarding Hydrogeology Study.

• Mr. Gouth stated that Mr. Slack determined the terms of reference for the study
• Test pits were dug to bedrock and soil samples taken to determine grain size
• No rock coring or monitoring wells were installed
• Well records were reviewed to determine aquifer level and flow direction
• When asked what additional work he would need in order to produce a comprehensive hydrogeology report, Mr. Gouth stated that he would need rock coring and well monitoring
• Mr. Gouth stated that he had made these recommendations to Mr. Slack.

 Item 2

Will Township Council require rock coring and well monitoring prior too accepting the Hydrogeology Report?

Will Township Council conduct a comprehensive Hydrogeological Study?

 Item 3

Attachments: (Note: the map files were too large to attach.)

Generic Terms of Reference for Hydrogeological Study

Reproduction Ministry of Natural Resources Map P. 2715 (Physiography of Southern Ontario)

Ministry of Northern Develop and Mines Map 2556 (Quaternary Geology of Southern Ontario)

Ministry of Northern Development and Mines 2544 (Bedrock Geology of Ontario)

HYDROGEOLOGICAL STUDY

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

As a minimum, the Consultant must possess the expertise required to provide the deliverables of this project. Where there are requirements for experience "on projects of similar nature," the specific expertise required must be demonstrated by work actually having been performed on a project. Larger and more complex projects are acceptable as long as the type of work performed on such a project is equivalent in nature to that required on this project. The Municipality at its sole discretion shall judge whether the work experience identified is equivalent in nature to that required on this project. Three projects "of similar nature" are sufficient to demonstrate the experience requirement. The Project Manager shall hold or retain the services of a licensed Professional Engineer holding a valid Certificate of Authorization from the Professional Engineers Ontario, and is required to affix his/her Seal to the report.

 QUALIFICATION OF KEY INDIVIDUAL

Key individual identified as responsible for Overall Project Management shall have a minimum of 10 years:

1. Proven ability to manage projects of similar nature to deliver completed quality work on time and within budget;
2. Proven ability to coordinate a multi-disciplinary team for field investigations on projects of similar size and nature; and,
3. Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a wide variety of interests/ authorities including public, various levels of government, utility companies and special interest groups as demonstrated on projects of similar size and nature.

(i) Proven successful experience in hydrogeological investigations, soils identification, sampling, and testing on similar projects.

1. Proven successful experience in water sampling.
2. Proven successful experience in rock coring and sampling of undisturbed soils and the installation of water monitoring devices

1. Qualifications and experience in or with key specialty area to fulfill the requirements of the auditing function.
2. No involvement in the areas being audited
3. Sufficient authority to impact the performance of the service and enable a successful implementation of the plan.

 PROPOSED MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Proposed Management Plan for Hydrogeological Services shall include the following:

(a) Organizational chart for the project clearly addressing the individuals, including subcontractors responsible for the following activities and a description of their reporting relationships:

(b) List of all key staff (including their resumes and related work experience) to be deployed on the Project along with their assignment and reporting relationships.

PROJECT SCHEDULE

 FIELD SURVEYS

• A minimum number of test holes to determine hydrogeologic features, bedrock elevation, soil variability/consistency (1 per hectare)
• A minimum number of rock cores to determine rock type and degree of fracturing (2 per hectare)
• A minimum depth for rock coring (30 m)
• Installation of monitoring wells to determine storage and discharge characteristics (1 per 50 hectares with monthly readings for a minimum of 24 months)
• Determination of aquifer elevation, hydraulic head and water movement
• Determination of aquifer flow capacity (minimum of 1 pump test per hectare)
• Evaluation of a minimum catchment/watershead area to determine surface flow characteristics (2 km radius) such as contour and historical usage
• Sampling and testing of all private wells and surface water courses within 2 km to establish a baseline of existing hydrochemistry, contaminants and water quality

 SOILS, ROCK AND WATER SAMPLING AND TESTING

• A minimum of 5 sample of each soil type encountered per 100 hectare. Tests shall include: Grain size distribution and moisture content.
• A minimum of 5 water samples (per 50 hectare) from monitoring wells. Tests to determine hydrochemistry shall include:

PH, Hardness, Calcium Content, Magnesium, Alkalinity, Sulphate, Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, Nitrate and fluoride

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

The QC Plan shall outline the consultants approach to quality control. The plan is to be organized into the following sections:

(a) State the Proponents policy on quality control of its work and identify the milestones at which quality reviews will be conducted and minutes taken.

(b) A description of the Proponent's schedule including Milestone events and key activities.

MINIMUM QUALITY CONTROL PROCESS REQUIREMENTS

The Consultant will be fully responsible for the quality of all Hydrogeological Engineering Services.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Professional Liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate.
2. Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability in an amount of $2,000,000 per occurrence.