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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
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Arthur Burrows
Allan Hewitt
Cathrine McKeever
Peter Windolf
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David Best
Jim Cleland
Councillor Don MacArthur
Leanne Sobol
Regrets:
Joe McKenna
Jim Russell
Absent:
Carn McCauley
Greg Wells
Karin Murphy
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* Due to the nature of the on-site meeting, items 1 to 4 will be discussed at the next
Committee meeting.
5. Earth Day Wrap Up/Comments
Peter suggested that because Earth Day usually falls on a weekday, perhaps in 2006 we
hold our annual event pn the actual Earth Day. The events of the day could be geared
more towards school kids. One or more schools could be invited to bring a bus load of
children to participate in outdoor activities.
6. 2005 Capital Projects Overview
Watemont Shade Structure
Peter led the Committee through the Lake Meadow Trail to the possible location of the
shade structure. Some adjustments to the trail will need to be made to accommodate the
structure,
Lion's Memorial Forest
Members of Newcastle Lion's Club were at the site of the future forest looking for metal
before they plough the site. The site will then be regraded and seeded by the
Municipality.
Future plans for the forest include connecting the Waterfront Trail to the Lake Meadow
Trail and creating small side trails, as well as an entrance feature where the two main
trails connect.
Adjournment:
7:15 P,M.
Another Osprev Platform
A second osprey platform is also a possible project for the nature area. It could be
constructed at the north end of the marsh, south of the existing viewing platform.
7. Kaitlin Pond Status
Kaitlin has completed new drawings of the stormwater management pond. The pond has
been relocated, but there are still some design issues that need to be worked out.
8. Other Business
Wilmot Fisheries Management Plan
Arthur provided the Committee with information about the Fisheries Management
Committees. The Wilmot Creek Watershed Fisheries Management Plan will include two
separate committees. The Technical Steering Committee will be comprised of mostly
people from the MNR. The Community Advisory Council will include other interested
groups and interested landowners, plus anyone interested in improving the fisheries in
Wilmot Creek.
The meeting included twenty people from different organizations. Included were people
representing CLOCA, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Orono Club, and
people involved with water qualities from different towns and townships from this area.
This project will last from one to two years and hopefully will result in a plan to improve
the fisheries in Wilmot Creek.
Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Plan
To assist with future capital planning, Peter went through the management plan and
checked off the projects that have been initiated or completed. A copy will be included
with the minutes.
Next Meeting:
Tuesday June 14,2005
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Room 1A
Notes prepared by J. O'Donnell