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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD ON TUESDAY JANUARY 11, 2005
AT 7:00 P.M.
Attendance: David Best
Allan Hewitt
Cathrine McKeever
Karin Murphy
Jim Cleland
Councillor Don MacArthur
Joe McKenna
Peter Windolf
Regrets: Arthur Burrows
Leanne Sobol
Absent: Jennifer Lauder
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1. Agenda
Additions
There were no additions to the agenda.
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Acceotance of Agenda
MOVED by Karin Murphy, seconded by Don MacArthur
THAT the agenda for be accepted.
CARRIED
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2.
Minutes of November 9, 2004
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Item #3 Newsletters, paragraph 3.
". . . payment from sponsors may get difficult." Clarification was given to what was meant
by "difficult." In the past, there has been some confusion about when payment would be
due from the sponsors; therefore, the collection process will need to be refined.
Approval of Minutes
MOVED by Don MacArthur, seconded by David Best
THAT the minutes of November 9, 2004 be approved.
CARRIED
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3. Issues arising from the Minutes
There were no issues arising from the minutes.
4. Sub-Committee Updates
Technical
The Technical sub-committee met with Peter prior to the meeting to discuss options for
2005 Capital projects. An osprey platform, trail improvements, a decorative entrance to
the Lion's Memorial Forest, a shade structure at the bluff, and, budget permitting, various
plantings were agreed upon.
There would be no funds allocated to the bridge abutment erosion control due to the
standing commitment by the Ministry of Natural Resources to fund this work. The
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has been overseeing the design of the erosion
protection at the bridge and has run into some delays in the process. 'Peter will follow up
with GRCA for more information on their progress.
Communications
Joe brought in a draft of the winter edition of the newsletter. It was suggested that the
newsletter include an announcement about the upcoming Earth Day celebrations at
SWNA. Cathrine will look for a sponsor for the winter issue.
Thank you letters will be written to the past sponsors, The Kaitlin Group and Don Gleed
at Clarington Toyota, on behalf of the Committee.
There is also a new community newspaper called the OshawalWhitby/Clarington Blade
that the Committee could approach to publish an announcement about Earth Day.
5. Kaitlin Stormwater Pond
Kaitlin is preparing to build a stormwater pond to service the west side of the Port of
Newcastle subdivision. The pond will be located on the SWNA side of Toronto Street.
Initial designs show the pond immediately south of the trail; however, Peter has discussed
moving it south east with Leslie Benson, Manager of Transportation and Design, and
Kelvin Whalen of the Kaitlin Group. This would situate the pond closer to the Port of
Newcastle and closer to the lake, which could be to the advantage of both the SWNA and
Kaitlin. Peter will bring a revised design to the next meeting.
6. Committee Membership Update
Letters were sent to Ilse Kreimes and Duncan McCann by the Clerks department
informing them of their removal from the Committee.. Their positions are now being
advertised on the Municipality's website.
Letter to Veridian
Peter sent a letter to Veridian requesting help erecting the osprey platform, but has had no
response from Veridian. Because ofthe limited time to install, ifVeridian does not
respond by next week, Peter will try OPG.
7. Project Updates
Interoretive Signs
The Technical sub-committee reviewed the draft signs and found a few errors. It was
suggested that the 24" x 36" size was too large. Reducing the size by 1/3 may improve
the graphic resolution and would also reduce the cost.
No Dumping Signs
Joe brought in the graphics of these signs for the Committee to review. The signs will be
created by Media Sign. The cost for a 4 'x2' depends on the material used. Mounted to
aluminum would cost $144 each, and on plywood would cost $160 each.
The Committee reviewed the signs and decided on a minor wording change as well as
moving the SWNA logo to a more conspicuous location. It was also suggested that the
no dumping by-law number be quoted on the sign. Jennifer will get the by-law number
and forward it to Joe.
The signs could be placed north of either parking lot, given permission from Ron Baker,
Traffic Coordinator. Peter will follow up with Ron about location, as well as the size.
8. Other Business
Wilmot Fisheries Meeting
There is a Wilmot Fisheries meeting in Orono at the Orono Town Hall on January 18,
2005 at 7 pm.
DEAC Award Nomination
The deadline for nomination applications is the end of January. A letter of support from
a non-Committee member must accompany the application. The Committee made
various suggestions of who to approach to write a letter and, using these suggestions,
Peter will try to find a volunteer.
Article in Toronto Sun
Peter brought in copies of the November 17, 2004 article on SWNA, written by Harvey
Currell for the Toronto Sun, for each of the Committee members.
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Bird Houses
Jim took 6 bird houses to his home to repair them. He will need cable ties to properly
reattach them to the poles. Also, more 'T' bars will be needed to move the houses from
the fence to the field because they are too close to the trail. Peter will contact Operations
about getting "T" bars for Earth Day 200S.
Karin noticed that there were mice residing in some of the houses and that a Great Grey
Owl was living in the area.
Durham Region Coastal Wetlands
Jim brought copies ofthe Wilmot Creek Marsh portion of the Durham Region Coastal
Wetlands study for the Committee members.
Nature Conservancv of Canada
Cathrine mentioned that the Nature Conservancy runs a program where people can
'purchase' an acre ofland. This money goes towards conserving the land. She suggested
that this might be a good fundraising program for the SWNA in the future.
Encroachments
Some of the Wilmot Creek backyards seem to be extending into SWNA land on the west
side. By-law enforcers will be out this summer specifically to monitor encroachments.
Jennifer will advise the by-law department about this problem area.
Adjournment:
8:30 P.M.
Next Meeting:
Tuesday February 8, 2005
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Room lA
Notes prepared by J. O'Donnell