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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCLD-031-08Clar~ngton Leading the ~~'ay REPORT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE ~,~vl~:~on~ C~~-~3~~ Date: December 1, 2008 Report #: CLD-031-08 File #: By-law #: Subject: KENDAL CROWN LAND RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CLQ-031-08 be received; 2. THAT By-law 81-22 being a by-law to authorize the issuance of license to hunt pheasants and rabbits during the open season, and any of its amendments, be repealed; and 3. THAT Ian Deslauriers, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters be advised of Council's decision. ~~~ Submitted by: P t ~ ar " , CMO Reviewed by: Franklin Wu, Municipal Clerk Chief Administrative Officer PLB' CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506 REPORT NO.: CLD-031-08 BACKGROUND AND COMMENT PAGE 2 In 1981, the Council of the Town of Newcastle passed a by-law authorizing the Game Commission to issue and charge fees for licenses to hunt pheasants and rabbits on the Kendal Crown Land. The Game Commission has ceased to operate, however, the Municipality has taken over the issuance of the licences. The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters is looking into the possibility of taking over management of the Kendal property from the Ministry of Natural Resources and has requested that the municipality remove this small game licence. Although a firm plan for the property has not yet been finalized, they are looking at providing controlled hunts from pheasant using local clubs to develop and manage the various components of the pheasant hunt. In addition, they are considering providing put and take fishing in the ponds a developing a more formal trail system to meet the needs of local residents. There is also the option of providing a site for hunting dog trials and for providing controlled hunting on portions of the property related to deer and wild turkey. In order for the OFAH to consider taking over the management of the property, they require the removal of the small game licence, for which a fee of $50 is being charged. The fee was originally set up to provide funds in support of a controlled pheasant hunt on the Kendal property. It is the Association's intention to raise the funds for the hunt directly from the pheasant hunters who will visit the site in the future. In order to allow the Association the opportunity to develop the Kendal property, it is recommended that By-law 81-22, and any amendments thereto, be repealed. Interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Ian Deslauriers Member Service Coordinator Services/Special Initiatives Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters REPORT NO.: CLD-031-08 Interested Parties List Ian Deslauriers Member Service Coordinator Services/Special Initiatives Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters P.O. Box 2800 Peterborough, ON K9J 8L5 PAGE 3