HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-07-07 MinutesMUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
CLARINGTON FIREARMS SAFETY COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting of the Clarington Firearms Safety
Committee held on July 7, 2003 at 7:00 PM in Meeting
Room 11C.
Present Were:
Councillor Robinson
Craig Greentree
Eric Atkins
Greg Farant
John McKelvey
Richard Stephenson
Ron Alldred
Tom Vendrasco
Tracy Adams
Regrets From:
John Almond
MINUTES
1. Welcome and Overview of Agenda
Tom called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. He reviewed other by-laws
with members of the committee regarding hunting in other Municipalities.
He also, noted to check Hope Township by-law.
2. Tom reviewed Report CLD -19-03 with the committee.
3. Appointment of Chairman.
Gord Robinson was appointed Chairman.
4. General Discussion
Eric stated safety concerns of residents abutting the Kendal Crown Lands,
and that there are enforcement problems. He also, stated his concerns
about dogs running at large in the pursuit of game.
Craig proposed that shotguns should only be allowed in certain municipal
areas ie. 6th Concession between Andrew's and Crown Land's.
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Tracy prefers to use a rife rather than a shotgun for the protection of
livestock against coyotes.
Richard has seen people on his property, heard rifles and has seen dead
animals lying on his land.
5. Motion by Richard Stephenson to limit hunting to the use of shotguns
municipality wide, while allowing farmers to use rifles to protect their
livestock.
6. Next Meeting(s)
Monday, September 8, 2003 at 7:00 pm
THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:00 PM
CHAIRMAN
SECRETARY