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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD ON TUESDAY JANUARY 10, 2006
AT 7:00 P.M.
Present: David Best
(V oting}---,---Jim Cleland'
Joe McKenna
Leanne Sobol
Arthur Burrows
n Allan Hewitt, Chair
Karin Murphy, Vice Chair
Also Present: Dianne Graham
(Non-Voting) Greg Wells, GRCA
Jennifer O'Donnell, Secretary
Peter Windolf, Staff
Regrets:
Councillor Don MacArthur Cathrine McKeever
1. Agenda
Additions
There were no additions to the agenda.
Acceptance of Agenda
MOVED by David Best, seconded by Jim Cleland
THAT the agenda for January 10, 2006 be accepted.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of December 13,2005
Corrections
There were no corrections to the minutes.
Approval of Minutes
MOVED by Karin Murphy, seconded by David Best
THAT the minutes of December 13,2005 be approved.
CARRIED
3. Issues arising from the Minutes
Kaitlin Pond
After Arthur reported that water was being pumped from the pond into the wetland, the
Construction Branch was asked to investigate. They did not see this occuqingwhen they
inspected the site. Arthur was asked to either take a photograph, or to contact Peter ifhe
sees it occurring again.
Information Kiosk
An information kiosk is part of the 2006 budget submission for SWNA. The drawing of
the kiosk has not been done yet. Valleys 2000 is having a similar type of kiosk built and
perhaps the one at SWNA could be modeled after it.
4. Updates
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The shelter is now under construction. Post holes and concrete were done the week of
January 9th. Other work will be completed as weather permits throughout the winter, and
the shelter will be completed before April 15th for Earth Day. Kraco has also been hired
to install the viewing machine base, which will be bolted to a concrete pad, just east of
the shelter.
DEAC Nomination
Joe has put together a draft submission for the DEAC Environmental Achievement
Awards, in the Irene Kock Education/Communication Award category. Committee
members were asked to review the draft submission and submit any comments by the end
of the week to Peter. He will also approach the Newcastle Lions club for a letter of
recommendation.
s. Sub-Committee Updates
Communications
Discussion took place about possible articles for the winter edition of the newsletter.
Information on the upcoming Earth Day events and the construction taking place tothe
east ofthe nature area, as well as a possible article on winter ecology could be included.
Greg will look into submitting something regarding winter ecology, while Peter will put
together something on construction.
Special Events
The Committee discussed potential events that could be held on Earth Day. The
consensus was that a fish theme would suit this year. Along with the shelter unveiling,
fish related events could include an historical talk about the Wilmot Fish Hatchery and
some kind of demonstration. Greg will talk to Marc Desjardin of the GRCA to see ifhe
could speak at the event. The Special Events sub-committee will meet on February 6th to
discuss the events further.
6. Other Business
Possible Marsh Walkway System
Information was received from a company who has done similar walkway work in
Pickering. Due to the cost of the system, it would need to be a capital project, perhaps in
2007. The Committee could also seek sponsors to assist in the cost. Greg will review to
determine if this type of elevated walkway wbuld be approved by GRCA.
Birdhouses
Jim has removed and cleaned approximately 14 birdhouses from the nature area. Most
will be re-installed at their original location. Jim suggested that if some were located
further from the lake, they may attract bluebirds. Operations will be requested to install
four t-bars in the Foster Meadow. Three of the old birdhouses and one new one should
be installed prior to spring.
Adjournment:
8:00 P.M.
Next Meeting:
Tuesday February 14, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Room 1A
*Special Events Sub-committee will be meeting on Monday
February 6th, 2006 at 7 pm in meeting room 1 C. This room
must be accessed through the library doors.
Notes prepared by J. O'Donnell