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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2008
AT 7:00 P.M.
Present: David Best
(Voting) Joe McKenna
Karin Murphy
John Stoner
Jim Cleland
Kerry Meydam
Brian Reid
Also Present: Jennifer O'Donnell
(Non-Voting) Peter Windolf
Regrets: Jim Kamstra
Councillor Willie Woo
Absent: Arthur Burrows
1. Agenda
Additions
There were no additions to the agenda.
Greg Wells (GRCA)
Dan Stanoi
Warren May (MNR)
Acceptance of A eg nda
MOVED by David Best, seconded by Kerry Meydam
THAT the agenda for February 19, 2008 be accepted.
CARRIED
The event will include an outdoor presentation on Amphibians and Reptiles in their
aquatic habitat. The marsh area on the east side of the bridge along the waterfront trail
inay be the best location for the presentation. The presenter will tour the area in advance
to determine the best location.
A draft of the poster to advertise the event will be available for review at the next
meeting.
Discussion took place about other events for later this year. It was agreed that a Butterfly
Day will be held again this August.
MOVED by Kerry Meydam, seconded by Joe McKenna
THAT James Kamstra will be booked for August
CARRIED
An event dedicated to fishing was also discussed. The event could include a talk about
the hatchery, artefacts, salmon roe, and a chance for kids to try their hand at fishing. The
best time of year would be in September during the salmon run. Greg will contact the
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters to see if they run outreach programs. This
will be discussed further in March.
Resignation -Jim Richards
Jim submitted his resignation to the Clerks Department. They will advertise for the open
spot.
6. Other Business/Next Meeting
Bike Tour
On Monday July 7th the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure bike tour will be travelling
through Clarington. A refreshment break is being planned for 200-250 cyclists at Port of
Newcastle Waterfront Park. The SWNA Committee has agreed to host the refreshment
break. It will be a good opportunity to promote the SWNA in the Port of Newcastle
community. The Municipality will arrange to have the Clarington tent and picnic tables
brought to the site. The SWNA committee will arrange to provide water and perhaps
orange wedges for the riders.
Items needed for this day will be: a Clarington tent, tables, an SWNA banner, and 6 5-
gallonjugs, as well as a source for the water.
Next Meeting
To avoid the March Break the next meeting is rescheduled for Tuesday March 18th,
which is the third Tuesday of the month.
Adjournment: 8:20 P.M.
Next Meeting: Tuesday March 18, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Room lA
Please note that March 18 is the third
Tuesday in March.
Notes prepared by J. O'Donnell