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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 13, 2005
AT 7:00 P.M.
Present: Arthur Burrows Jim Cleland
(Voting) Cathrine McKeever Joe McKenna
Karin Murphy (Vice Chair)
Also Present: Peter Windolf
(Non-Voting)
Regrets: David Best Allan Hewitt (Chair)
Councillor Don MacArthur Greg Wells (GRCA)
Absent: Cam McCauley (MNR) Leanne Sobol
1. Agenda
Additions
There were no additions to the agenda.
Acceptance of Agenda
MOVED by Jim Cleland, seconded by Joe McKenna
THAT the agenda for December 13, 2005 be accepted.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of November 8, 2005
Corrections
There were no corrections to the minutes.
Abproval of Minutes
MOVED by Jim Cleland, seconded by Cathrine McKeever
THAT the minutes of October 11, 2005 be approved.
CARRIED
3. Issues arising from the Minutes
There were no issues arising from the minutes.
5. Updates
Lion's Memorial Forest
The Lion's Club has the building material for the entrance feature. Four posts have been
installed. The remaining construction on the entrance feature will be completed bymid-
April, 2006.
Shelter
The contract has been awarded to Kraco Carpentry. The building permit is pending.
I~raco anticipates installation of the posts on December 21. Once the posts are installed,
Kraco can work on the roof when the weather permits. The shelter must be completed by
April 15, 2006 to unveil at the Earth Day event. A discrepancy between the purchase
order and the low bid was pointed out. Peter will advise Purchasing to correct the
discrepancy.
Hunting
Some hunting along the lake continues to occur. Mitch Phinney, the conservation officer
for the area has been sent a copy of the Municipality's Fire Arms by-law. Arthur has
spoken to Mitch and has been advised to record the license plate numbers of the hunters.
Mitch Phinney will call them to advise the hunters that discharging fire arms is prohibited
at the SWNA.
Kaitlin Construction
The construction of the west phase of the Port of Newcastle subdivision is now at the
edge of the SWNA. The new storm water pond is under construction between the
Toronto Street parking lot and the lake.
Arthur mentioned that water from the pond was being pumped into the marsh instead of
the lake. Peter will notify Norm Clark, Manager of Construction to look into it. The silt
from the pond could impact fish spawning.
6. 2006 Capital Budget
Projects included in the 2006 budget submission are:
- Bridge erosion repair
- Information kiosk
- Reforestation of Foster Meadow and Wilmot Meadow
After the last meeting, members were asked to forward any additional ideas to Peter.
Cathrine suggested we install a viewing machine, similar to what you would see at
Niagara Falls. The company who supplies these machines, Hi-Spy Viewing Machines, is
located in Cobourg. They provided an information package and brought a demonstration
model to the Municipality for inspection. The committee was asked if they agreed that a
viewing machine, installed in conjunction with the new shelter, should be added to the
list of 2006 Capital projects.
MOVED by Cathrine McKeever, seconded by Joe McKenna
THAT a 20x, non-coin operated viewing machine be purchased and installed along the
bluff trail near the shelter.
C~,RRIED
7. Sub-Committee Updates
Communications
A winter newsletter will be prepared for a February distribution. Proposed articles could
include:
- Update on residential construction on the east side of SWNA
- Winter ecology and wildlife of the SWNA
Arthur provided his notes from the November 16 Wilmot Fisheries Management Plan.
They will be an attachment to the minutes.
8. Other Business
DEAL Award Nominations
The DEAL awards are currently requesting nominations by January 30 and the
committee agrees that we should submit an application. But this year we should focus on
a category that recognizes Communication. A copy of the nomination forms will be an
attachment to the minutes.
A two page description of the nominees' accomplishments is to be part of all
submissions. The communications subcommittee will prepare this information and will
hold a special meeting if required.
Earth Dav 2006
Earth Day 2006 falls on Saturday Apri122, so there is no need to consider a weekday
event in 2006.
Purple Martin Houses
Jim recommended that we install two Martin houses. He will obtain the plans and we can
work with a local school or the Wilmot Creek Woodworkers Club to get them built.
Adjournment: 9:00 P.M.
Next Meeting: Tuesday January 10, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Room lA
Notes prepared by P. Windolf