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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 10,2009
AT 7:00 P.M.
Present:
(V oting)
David Best
Jim Cleland
Joe McKenna
Karin Murphy
Arthur Burrows Dan Stanoi
Shirley Minifie
Kerry Meydam
Councillor Willie Woo
Also Present: Peter Windolf
(Non- Voting)
Dianne Graham
Regrets:
John Stoner
Brian Reid
Absent:
Warren May (MNR)
Greg Wells (GRCA)
1. Agenda
Additions
Other Business: Viewing Platform
Pine Bark Beetles
Acceptance of Agenda
MOVED by Joe McKenna, seconded by Jim Cleland
THAT the agenda for February 10, 2009 be accepted.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of February 10,2009
Corrections
There were no corrections arising from the minutes.
Approval of Minutes
MOVED by Kerry Meydam, seconded by David Best
THAT the minutes of February, 2009 be approved.
CARRIED
3. Issues arising from the Minutes
There were no issues arising from the minutes.
4. Sub-Committee Reports
Maintenance
The pickets on the south viewing platform have been repaired except for one. The
committee discussed how best to secure the pickets so that they can't be kicked out by
vandals. Different options were discussed including the installation of a steel or wood
mid-rail to give the pickets greater stability. It was agreed that if vandalism of the pickets
becomes a recurring problem then a mid-rail should be installed.
Newsletter
Joe McKenna has begun drafting a spring 2009 newsletter. Greg Wells from GRCA has
sent information regarding "Wetland Monitoring" to be printed in the spring 2009
newsletter.
Additional Information may include:
. PowerPoint Presentation for the Wilmot Auxiliary Committee on Tuesday May
lih 2009
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· Fall Planting Project Information
. Special Events in 2009
5. Updates
CFWIP 2008
A final report on the 2008 CFWIP project was submitted to the MNR in December. A
cheque to reimburse us for the work has been received and was deposited into the Wilmot
account.
PowerPoint Presentations
The PowerPoint presentation for the Wilmot Community Auxiliary Committee is
scheduled for Tuesday May lih, 2009; Introduction begins at I 1:00am. Karin and
Shirley will do the presentation. Laptop and projector have been booked for this event.
Notes for the presentation where handed out to Karin and Shirley. They are an
abbreviated version of the previous notes. Presenters are encouraged to add their own
commentary as they see fit.
Shirley will confirm the access code into the community.
Special Events
The committee agreed that the Indian River Reptile Zoo should be confirmed for an on-
site presentation on either Saturday June 6 or 13. The exhibit would feature live native
and exotic reptiles and snakes. This was one of the most popular special events of
prevIOUS years.
A September special event themed around songbird migration will be investigated
furth er.
Portable Washroom
The committee again discussed the need for a port-a-potty at the SWNA. Councillor
Woo will speak to the Director of Operations to determine if a portable washroom can be
placed in the Cobbledick Parking lot this season. The committee agreed school bus trips
to the site would not be promoted until a portable washroom was available.
6. Other Business/Next Meeting
New Business
Parking lots on Toronto Street and Cobbledick Road need to be graded to eliminate
numerous potholes. Many fishermen have been using the SWNA lately. Garbage
containers in the parking lots are frequently full. Operations will be notified.
Songbird Migration presentation
Brian sent an email with a link to a Toronto Star article about a new research study on
songbird migration. The author of the study will be the guest speaker at the Monday
March 30 meeting of the Durham Field Naturalists. The meeting is open to any SWNA
members who would like to attend. The meeting begins at 7:30PM at the Northview
Branch of the Oshawa Public Library, North/West comer of Beatrice E. and Ritson Rd N.
Karin, Shirley and David expressed an interest in attending this event.
Brian will liaise with the Durham Field Naturalists to see if they can assist with a future
bird themed special event at the SWNA.
Pine Bark Beetle
There was a brief discussion about the Pine Bark beetle. Jim asked if it was a problem in
this area. Peter responded that we probably have a type of pine bark needle in Ontario but
it wouldn't be the same species that is devastating the pine forests in western Canada.
Peter will provide more information at the next meeting.
Adjournment:
8:30 P.M.
Next Meeting:
Tuesday April 14, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Room 1A
Notes prepared by D. Graham