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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-11 MinutesI - 1 Draft minutes -Not vet aouroved by Committee NOTES OF MEETING OF SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY APRIL 11, 2006 AT 7:00 P.M. Present: Allan Hewitt, Chair (Voting) David Best Jim Cleland John Stoner Karin Murphy Arthur Burrows Joe McKenna Leanne Sobol Also Present: Peter Windolf, Staff (Non-Voting) Councillor Don MacArthur Dianne Graham, Secretary Regrets: Absent: Peter Waring, MNR Warren May, MNR Greg Wells, GRCA 1. Agenda Additions Introduction of John Stoner, new member of SWNAC Temporary measures of the bridge Acceptance of Agenda MOVED by Joe McKenna ,seconded by Karin Murphy THAT the agenda for be accepted for April 11, 2006 CARRIED 2. Minutes of March 21, 2006 ~9~:'t"Rl~i3T'1$33~ AGt4. BY . OR`t~~A! Tll:~ ~ i C(h~tES Tfl: I Corrections Joe's name to be corrected on page #2 to read Joe McKenna Approval of Minutes MOVED by Jim Cleland, seconded by Karin Murphy THAT the minutes of Mazch 21, 2006 be approved. CARRIED 3. Issues arising from the Minutes There were no issues arising from the minutes. 4. Introduction of New Member John Stoner was appointed to the SWNAMAC by Council for the remainder of this teen. John is a Newcastle resident retired from the Tomato Zoo. John described his background in working with animals and his interest in the environment. He is also a member of Earth Rangers... 5. Updates Shelter Construction. Viewing Machine and Benches The shelter has been completed by Kraco Carpentry & Contracting. The two benches and theroiewing machine have also been installed. There will be the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on the new shelter on Earth Day. Installing waste receptacles at the shelter was discussed. The committee agreed to maintain the position that SWNA users bring their garbage out with them when leaving the SWNA. Wamin¢ Sins Some of the "Warning Steep BIutI" signs are leaning. Operations Department will be asked to straighten the signs and move one closer to the shelter area. Cars on Trail A resident reported that cars where travelling from Toronto Street along the waterfront trail. Operations have since placed 3 large rocks at the entrance so no vehicles can gain access to the trail. Garbaee The garbage dumped south of the railway line on the west side of Toronto Street is on Municipal property. Operations have been asked to clean it up. Newcastle Memorial Forest The Newcastle Lion's Club aze preparing to plant an additiona130 trees in the Newcastle Memorial Forest this spring. They aze also going to finish off the entrance feature prior to Earth Day. A grand opening and dedication ceremony is scheduled for Sunday May 14a'. Catherine McKeever Resienation Allen read letter from Catherine on her resignation. Letter to be sent to Catherine for appreciation on her dedication to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Advisory Committee.. DEAC Awazds Ceremonv The awards ceremony from the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee is on April 20"', 2006 for the Environmental Achievement Awards. Leanne Sobol and Joe McKerma aze interested on attending these awards. 2004 and 2005 Capital Proiect Expenditures A spreadsheet of capital expenditures for the 2004 8c 2005 was reviewed. The capital budget projects for 2006 were listed on the second page. We aze waiting for a response from the Ministry of Resources if any funding for the bridge abutment repairs is available. Trees Several dozen small white spruce trees have been planted along both sides of the waterfront trail and no one knows who planted them. Some trees will conflict with the Memorial Forest trees and must be removed. The trees will•be moved on Earth Day and planted in the Lake Meadow. Trail Erosion and Drainage Jim volunteered to divert water from the trail at a couple of locations where erosion is occurring due to overland flow. Earth Day Draft A ends The committee reviewed the draft agenda for Earth Day. The only suggest change was to reverse the order of speakers for our fish presentation. Don MacArthur indicated that he cannot attend due to another commitment. He will contact another Councillor to attend. Posters have been distributed to the Clarington Libraries, Community Services Facilities. Earth Day will be posted internally within Town Hall and an ad will be printed in The Canadian Statesman. 6. Other Business Arthur advised that GRCA has still not made a decision on which creeks would be stocked with Atlantic salmon. Toe suggested updating the copy of the S WNA newsletter that, appeazs on the Clarington Web site. He will send a digital copy. The committee was reminded to bring shovel on Earth day as we will be planting approximately 50 trees. Adjournment: 8:15 P.M. Next Meeting: Tuesday May 9, 2006 7:00 p.m. Meeting Room lA Notes prepared by D. Graham.