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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2006
AT 7:00 P.M.
Present:
(Voting)
Allan Hewitt, Chair
Karin Murphy, Vice Chair
John Stoner
Joe McKenna
Arthur Burrows
Jim Cleland
Brian Reid
Greg Wells, GRCA
Also Present:
(Non-Voting)
Peter Windolf, Staff
Dianne Graham, Secretary
Regrets:
David Best
Absent:
Leanne Sobol
Warren May, MNR
1. Agenda
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Additions
There were no additions to the agenda.
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Acceptance of Agenda
MOVED by Karin Murphy, seconded by Joe McKenna
THAT the agenda for December 12, 2006 be accepted.
CARRIED
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2. Minutes of December 12, 2006
Approval of Minutes
MOVED by John Stoner, seconded by Brian Reid
THAT the minutes of December 12, '2006 be approved.
CARRIED
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3. Issues arising from the Minutes
SWNA Committee Membership Applications
Deadline for Membership Application submission is January 11,2007. There will be an
Open House on January 9th for anyone interested in applying for different committees of
Council within the Municipality of Clarington.
4. Project Updates
2007 Capital Budget and future Capital Proiects
Because of diminished reserves for park development there will be no funding included
in the Municipality's 2007 Capital Budget for Wilmot Nature area. There will be funds
available in the Current Budget for printing of the newsletter and special events at the
Nature Area.
Most of the elements of the Management Plan have now been constructed. If there are
new construction projects proposed by the Committee that warrant Capital funding in the
future they could be included in a future budget.
In 2007 the committee could focus on volunteer activities such as new woodchip trails
and promotion of the nature area through special events.
Kiosk
Construction on the Kiosk is approx. two weeks behind schedule. The warm weather will
still allow for construction to begin in December. The stone work on the base of the posts
will probably be done in the spring. As part of the project one existing interpretive sign
will be relocated to the Toronto Street entrance at the waterfront trail.
2006 CFWlP Proiect
All planting for the Lake Meadow Restoration project is now completed with the last of
the trees being planted in early December.
5. Other Business
2007 CFWlP Proiect
Applications for 2007 CFWlP funding are to be submitted to MNR in early February.
Potential projects will be determined at the first meeting of the SWNA committee in
2007.
Parades
The idea of including a SWNA float/display in next years Newcastle Santa Clause parade
was discussed. The committee generally thought this would be an excellent way to
promote awareness of the Nature Area and attract new visitors.
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Huntinl!
Sporadic hunting continues to occur on the barrier beach, most frequently on Saturd,ay
mornings. Signs were posted last year indicating that hunting is not permitted. The
Municipality's fire arms discharge by-law is cited on the signs. The By-Law enforcement
division will be contacted to see what the best course of action would be. Contacting the
police by phone or letter will also be discussed with By-law.
MNR will be asked to confirm what involvement they could have to stop the huntiIi.g.
Although the land where the hunting is occurring is municipal property, MNR will be
asked if they have the jurisdiction to speak to or fine the hunters. MNR will also be asked
if the SWNA is shown on any literature as an area where hunting is permitted. If so it
should be removed.
Storm Water Pond
In light of the recent drowning at a storm water pond in Pickering the committee
discussed the merits of having a life ring or several life rings installed on a post around
the recently constructed Kaitlin storm pond. It is currently not a standard requirement in
the construction of new ponds but it will be investigated.
Adjournment:
8:15 P.M.
Next Meeting:
Committee members to be notified after Council appoints
new committee in January
Notes prepared by D. Graham
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SWNA Committee Accomplishments
Since we are at the end of this term of the SWNA Committee below is a brief synopsis of
accomplishments of the committee for this term and the previous term.
January 2001- December 2003 Committee term
eLake Meadow Trail, lIan long
eCobbledick parking lot and entrance sign
e Toronto Street parking lot and entrance sign
eLake Meadow viewing platform
eBird and bat house installation
e Various planting projects in Lake Meadow
eQuarterly newsletter and annual special events
January 2004-December 2006 Committee term
eLake Meadow Bluff Trail, .5 km long
eToronto Street trails from parking lot to lake, limestone and woodchip, 250 m long
eTrail repairs and 3 new culverts on Waterfront Trail and Lake Meadow Trail
eNorth viewing platform
e Shelter at bluff
e Viewing machine at bluff
e Interpretive signage throughout the nature area
eRegulatory signage, no dumping, steep bluff, no hunting
e Benches along trails
eButterfly planting and installation of butterfly houses
eLovekin and Baldwin historic plaques and stone cairns
eSnake Hibernaculum and interpretive sign
eOsprey Platform
eTree and shrub planting in Lake Meadow, Baldwin Meadow, and Toronto Street
eEntrance Kiosk at Cobbledick Parking lot
e Special Events
-Soar Raptor Education (twice),
-Indian River Reptile Zoo (twice)
-History Stroll and Birding event
-Bugs, Butterflies and Birds event
e Newsletters including fundraising for printing costs