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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD ON TUESDAY MAY 9, 2006
AT 7:00 P.M.
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Present: Karin Murphy
(Voting) Leanne Sobol
John Stoner
Jim Cleland
Also Present: Peter Windolf, Staff
(Non-Voting)
Regrets: Allan Hewitt, Chair
Absent: David Best
Warren May, MNR
1. Agenda
Joe McKenna
Arthur Burrows
Brian Reid
Dianne Graham, Secretary
Councillor Don MacArthur
Greg Wells, GRCA
Peter Waring, MNR
Additions
Introduction of Brian Reid, new member of SWNAC
Acceptance of A eg nda
MOVED by Jim Cleland ,seconded by Leanne Sobol
THAT the agenda for be accepted for May 9, 2006.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of April 11, 2006
Corrections
Introduction of John Stoner on page #2 to read at the end of last sentence
contract with Earth Rangers for one year.
AQnroval of Minutes
MOVED by John Stoner, seconded by Arthur Burrows
THAT the minutes of April 11, 2006 be approved.
CARRIED
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3. Issues arising from the Minutes
Leanne asked if anyone came forward who planted the trees, some of them will
have to been removed at a later date.
4. Introduction of New Member
Brian Reid was appointed to the SWNAMAC by Council for the remainder of
this term. Brian is with the Kingston Durham District School Boazd
5. Sub-Committee Updates
Memorial Forest
Memorial Forest Lions Club planted 40 trees, now there are 60 trees on site.
Peter spoke to Terry Graham, there is a Memorial Service on Sunday May 14,
2006 at 2:00 PM for the memory of people who passed away and plaques are
placed by each tree.
Rocks b, Arbor
Culvert
The culvert near the front entrance is starting to collapse, therefore repairs aze
necessary.
DEAC Awazds Ceremonv
Joe McKenna attended the DEAC Awards Ceremony. Joe informed the members
about the Event.. He mentioned DEAC has changed us to another category which
we' cannot compete in; Joe will draft a letter to DEAC to change us to other
category and whether we should submit next year.
Joe to draft letter to DEAC
MOVED by Jim Cleland, seconded by John Stoner
THAT letter to be sent to DEAC be approved.
CARRIED
Earth Day Re-Cap
Peter mentioned the low attendance for Earth Day due to poor weather conditions,
and possibly hosting a Summer Event. Event should be on a school day and that
way the schools can attend. John spoke about Earth Rangers helping out and the
Toronto Zoo if available to perform animal shows such as bats, butterflies etc...
Other Events are the Historical Walk, Lantern Walk, Astronomy etc...
Moving Earth Day to Special Events Day.
6. Other Business
Arthur presented a display board of different kinds of bait and samples of
Rainbow Trout and Salmon eggs.
Joe will draft a Newsletter for this summer which will re-cap Earth Day and
information on bait and fish eggs.
Jim has installed all the birdhouses. There have been no sightings of Blue
jays, Tree Swallows, Cazdinals, etc...
Dianne will send out an updated member list to everyone on the committee
along with the May 9`~ minutes.
There aze trees across the creek which is making it difficult for the salmon to
get through.
Peter will notify Operations to cleaz up ruts on the Westside Trial.
Adjournment: 8:30P.M.
Next Meeting: Tuesday June 13th, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Room lA
Notes prepared by D. Graham