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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-10 Minutes I - 5 Draft minutes -Not vet approved by Committee NOTES OF MEETING OF SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 10, 2007 AT 7:00 P.M. Present: Arthur Burrows Jim Cleland (Voting) Kerry Meydam Karin Murphy Brian Reid Dan Stanoi John Stoner Councillor Willie Woo Also Present: Peter Windolf Jennifer O'Donnell (Non-Voting) Regrets: Jim Richards Greg Wells (GRCA) Joe McKenna Absent: David Best Jim Kamstra Warren May (MNR) 1. Agenda Additions There were no additions to the agenda. Acceptance of Agenda MOVED by Karin Murphy, seconded by Jim Cleland THAT the agenda for October 10, 2007 be accepted. CARRIED 2. Minutes of September 11, 2007 Corrections There were no corrections to the minutes. Approval of Minutes MOVED by Jim Cleland, seconded by Kei7y Meydam THAT the minutes of September 11, 2007 be approved. CARRIED 3. Issues arising from the Minutes There were no issues arising from the minutes. 4. Sub-Committee Reports Maintenance Sub-committee The maintenance sub-committee picked up more garbage, including some dumped shingles. They will return to pick up the remaining shingles. 5. Updates CFWII' Planting Protect The Operations Department has bush hogged a 10 metre strip along Toronto Street for the fall planting project. Approximately 20 trees will be purchased using the CFWIP grant funding. The tree locations will be marked in advance of planting by the committee on Saturday October 20. Mulch for the base of the trees will also be delivered. Filter Fabric and Mulch Filter fabric was provided by the Operations Department and was brought to the meeting for the maintenance sub-committee to use at the base of the benches and signs. Mulch was also delivered to the Cobbledick Parking lot and to the new trail through the woodlot. To make a smoother transition between the trail and the kiosk it was suggested that the grade on the east side of the Kiosic be lowered prior to spreading woodchips in this area. This will be discussed with Operations to see if they can do the grading. Evergreen Grant Application October 31St is the deadline to submit for this grant. John is going to draft the submission with the aid of the SWNA terms of reference, the management plan and previous DEAC applications. PowerPoint Presentation The presentation is now complete but the equipment used to present it will need to be located. It will require a laptop and a projector, but in the meantime, it can be put the presentation on a portable USB drive, make copies on CD, and try printing it out on overhead transparency film. 6. Other Business/Next Meeting Tree Dating A large fallen tree on the Kaitlin site maybe appropriate for the tree dating project, if one isn't found in the SWNA. Hydro One will be contacted to see if they could donate their time and use of a saw large enough to cut a cross section of the tree. Jim Richards Peter read an email sent from Jiro outlining his current health situation. He will be unable to attend until further notice, but wishes to remain a member of the Committee. His email will be considered notice of his regrets until he is able to return. Songbirds The number of songbirds has decreased globally and has become evident in the nature area. John brought an article outlining various causes of the decline and ways to help or improve the songbird population. Copies of this article will be made and brought to the next meeting. Maintenance Issues • The garbage cans have been emptied • Wood chips have been delivered • Toronto Street has been bush hogged in preparation for tree planting • Recycling pick up is not available due to the style of garbage truck the Operations Department uses. Operations will be asked if they can provide recycling bags to the maintenance sub-committee so that recycling can be collected. • The bluff warning signs at the bluff still need to be moved. • The view finder has been repaired, but may need more work Adjournment: 8:20 P.M. Next Meeting: Tuesday November 13, 2007 7:00 p.m. Meeting Room lA Tree Planting: Saturday October 20, 2007 9:00 a.m. Toronto Street Notes prepared by J. O'Donnell