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HELD ON SITE TUESDAY MAY 13, 2008
AT 6:00 P.M.
Present: David Best Arthur Burrows
(Voting) Jim Cleland Jim Kamstra
Joe McKenna Brian Reid
Dan Stanoi Shirley Minifie
Regrets: Councillor Willie Woo Karin Murphy
Kerry Meydam John Stoner
Also Present: Dianne Graham Peter Windolf
(Non-Voting) Greg Wells (GRCA)
Absent: Warren May (1VINR)
1. Agenda
Introduction of new member
Shirley Minifie introduced herself to the Committee. She is a recently retire teacher who
lives in the Wilmot Creek Community. Shirley is a regular visitor to the SWNA and has
an interest in preserving natural areas.
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There were no additions to the agenda.
Acceptance of A eg nda
MOVED by Joe McKenna, seconded by Jim Cleland
THAT the agenda for May 13, 2008 be accepted.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of Apri18, 2008
Corrections
There were no corrections to the minutes.
Approval of Minutes
MOVED by Brian Reid, seconded by Dan Stanoi
THAT the minutes of Apri18, 2008 be approved.
CARRIED
3. Issues arising from the Minutes
There were no issues arising from the minutes.
4. Sub-Committee Reports
Maintenance
Garbage was picked up prior to and on Pitch-In day. The sub-committee also added soil
to depressed areas at the base of the trees planted along Toronto Road in the fall.
Communications
John Stoner and Brian Reid resented the SWNA PowerPoint presentation to a Newcastle
church on Monday May 12t .John and David Best will be delivering the presentation on
Wednesday May 14th at the Solina Community Centre.
At future presentations a sign up sheet will be provided for those interested in being
added to the mailing list.
5. Updates
GRCA Clean Water Healthy Land Grant program
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has approved a Grant in the amount of
$4,500 for the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area projects.
MNR Rangers 2008 Projects
The MNR Rangers are scheduled to work 2 days at the SWNA during July. The exact
dates have yet to be established but is anticipated they will be on site the week of July 14.
Potential Projects include;
Constructing a new trail to the barrier beach to divert the public away from the
eroding embankment.
Straighten signs.
Trim around benches and signs
Wild About Wetlands
Event will be held Saturday May 17th @ 10:00am. Flyers have been distributed to local
businesses and advertised in the Clarington This Weelc newspaper. A representative from
the Toronto Zoo will be attending this event and will have handouts for the kids.
Great Waterfront Trail Adventure(GWTA) Refreshment Break July 7 morning
The SWNA has agreed to host a refreshment break for the GWTA bike rally on the
morning of Monday July 7 at Port of Newcastle Waterfront Park. The Clarington tent
will be delivered to the site in the morning by the Fire Department. Committee volunteers
will erect the tent just east of the park gazebo. Operations will be asked to deliver picnic
tables. Orange slices, water and cups of granola will, be offered to the riders
Committee members are encouraged to attend if they can. The event should be over by
11:30 AM.
6. Other Business/Next Meeting
Issues for Operations Department
-A sign and post has been thrown into the creek by the bridge. The sign was previously
installed at the top of the hill where the waterfront trail descends into the valley on the
east side of the bridge.
-A tree has fallen across the Lake Meadow Trail about 700m south of the parking lot.
Operations will be notified of both issues.
-Both signs located along the top of bluff are leaning at a 45 degree angle.
Kiosk Display Board
A sign should be added on the front of the display board for the public to checkout the
back of the board.
Sign-Up Sheets
Sign-up sheets should be available at the presentation for the public to be added to the
mailing list for the SWNA newsletters.
Adjournment:
Next Meeting:
8:00 P.M.
Tuesday June 10, 2008
7:00 PM in Room lA at the MAC
Notes prepared by D. Graham