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Minor variance sparks discussion There was a lengthy discusion at the public works meeting for Morris- Turnberry Council, Aug. 13, when Joe Terpstra requested a temporary minor variance. Terpstra, along with Matt Robillard, representing Acre T Farms, attended the meeting seeking a temporary variance for the setback from the Ellis and Sellers Municipal Drain at the South Part of Lot 20, Conc. 3, Morris Ward. After Terpstra stated he would sign an agreement for the use of the existing barn, the meeting was open Acre T Farms Ltd., a farming organization primarily involved in the production of market hogs and crops, announced Aug. 15 that it has achieved ISO 14001: 1996 registration from BSI, Management Systems, Inc., an environmental management system registrar. The ISO 14001: 1996 standard is an internationally recognized environmental management system developed by the International Organization for Standardization based in Geneva, Switzerland. To achieve certification to this standard, companies are required to implement an environmental management system (EMS) that encompasses all of the organization's activities. ISO 14001: 1996 registration informs the public through an independent third party that Acre T Farms has implemented an EMS that is in accordance with the standard. ISO 14001: 1996 registration to comments from ratepayers. In response to suggestions that the building would be too close to the main course of two drains and that the suggested distance would not be 50 feet, Chief Building Official Albert Nauss stated Acre T would have a surveyor verify the distance on a certificate. He said the stakes are currently 150 feet from the creek and that is why Acre T proposes to move the drain. Landowners Bruce Hamilton and Alan Walker both suggested it would requires a considerable commitment from all levels of an organization to meet the scrutiny of the third party registrar. "Acre T Farms is proud to be among the first farm-based organizations in the world to achieve ISO 14001 registration and it took considerable effort from all levels of the company. This could not have been accomplished without everyone's co-operation" stated Robert Adam, ISO 14001 co- ordinator with Acre T Farms. "There was great effort involved in achieving this considering the number of aspects that had to be taken into account including administrative work, field work, barn operations and transpor- tation." Acre T Farms began planning the registration process almost a year ago and selected KPMG Quality Registrars Inc. as their ISO 14001 registrar. In March 2002 the Canadian and American registration business of KPMG was acquired by be better and cheaper to move the barn to another location, away from the creek which Hamilton said has trout. Terpstra agreed it would be cheaper, but the people working at the location prefer the proposed site as driving to a location on the sideroad would be inconvenient. Acre T will re-route the drain at their expense, with the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and Department of Fisheries overseeing the project, said Terpstra. Robillard added that the work BSI Management Systems, headquartered in Reston, Virginia. As well as being the largest standards body in the world, BSI is now the number one registrar in North America. BSI performed detailed on-site assessments and audited the procedures and operations of Acre T Farms. BSI will conduct periodic surveillance audits of Acre T Farms' operations in the future to ensure continued observance of the ISO 14001: 1996 standard. As part of the registration process, in March 2002 an environmental compliance audit was performed by Dillon Consulting of London, Ontario to review Acre T Farms' observance of all federal, provincial and municipal environmental legislation. Periodic audits are scheduled to ensure that compliance is maintained. "Acre T Farms sought ISO 14001 certification to improve public perception of hog farming would be done as soon as approval is received from those two agencies. With ratepayers still skeptical about the setback, Walker suggested there be no building permit until the survey is completed. Terpstra said there would be no permit without approvals. Reeve Keith Johnston asked about the correct time to move a ditch and Terpstra said there would be consultation with the MCVA and Dept. of Fisheries. If the process takes too long, other options will be considered. operations and to optimize the marketing opportunities for our product" stated Joe Terpstra, president of Acre T Farms. "This accomplishment reinforces our position as leaders in the hog industry and provides a positive environmental achievement both for our organization and the entire industry at a time when much of the publicity seems to be neg- ative." "This is a major milestone for Acre T Farms," stated Ronald D. Mathis, senior VP, marketing and sales, BSI Management Systems. "The ISO 14001 certification confirms Acre T Farms' commitment to combining excellent business practices with environmental leadership. It endorses a commitment from the company to continually improve the way it manages environmental issues, and its commitment to systematic and sustainable. improvement." Robillard assured those in attendance that the nutrient management plan was in place to protect wells and ditches and that the land would be worked before and after application of nutrients' s there was concern about contamination potential. Walker continued to push to maintain the buffer zone as Terpstra explained improved tank standards, coverings for tanks and stone surrounds. Terpstra also told coupcil that fencing had been repaired at the existing barn. Councillor Neil Warwick asked if Terpstra would move the barn if the Dept. of Fisheries denies the application. Terpstra said he would. Council agreed to discuss the matter and contact Acre T regarding the decision. In another matter, council will permit Rintoul Pools and Spas to have an unlimited number of pools in one fenced area under one building permit. An application for maintenance to the Grasby Drain Branch B was accepted as was a drain request for the Rintoul Drain. A catchbasin will be placed on the south side of the road for the Shortreed Drain. If this is not satisfactory, a municipal drain will be needed. Mac Anderson will be hired to repair broken tombstones at McCrea and Bluevale cemeteries. 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