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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD ON TUESDAY MAY 12, 2009
ON SITE
Present: David Best Arthur Burrows
(Voting) Jim Cleland Shirley Minifie
Karin Murphy Greg Wells (GRCA)
Brian Reid
Also Present: Peter Windolf Dianne Graham
(Non-Voting)
Regrets: John Stoner Kerry Meydam
Joe McKenna Councillor Willie Woo
Dan Stanoi
Absent: Warren May (MNR)
1. Agenda
Additions
There were no additions to the agenda.
Acceptance of Agenda
MOVED by Shirley Minifie, seconded by David Best
THAT the agenda for April 14, 2009 be accepted.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of Apri114, 2009
Corrections
Updates: DFN Songbird Presentation - PQ #3 -Delete "habitant" and add "habitat" in
last sentence
Other Business: Pitch In Day - Pg #4 -Add "Jim" to the list of volunteers
OPG: Green Grants - Pg # 4 -Delete the words "ask talk"
Approval of Minutes
MOVED by Brian Reid, seconded by Arthur Burrows
THAT the minutes of February, 2009 be approved.
CARRIED
3. Issues arising from the Minutes
Jim and Arthur informed the committee that they did not receive the Apri12009 minutes in
the mail.
4. Sub-Committee Reports
Brush Cleanup
The Operations Department has picked up most of the brush pile dumped in the corner of
the Toronto Streetparking lot but a smaller pile still remains. Operations will be asked to
pick up the remaining brush.
Sign -Toronto Street Parking Lot
The committee discussed the relocation of the SWNA entrance sign at the Toronto Street
parking lot. Toronto Street has been realigned and the sign is no longer visible from the
road. A means and budget to relocate the sign will be investigated further by Municipal
Staff.
5. Updates
Indian River Reptile Zoo Presentation June 6. 10.OOAM
The scheduled date for the Indian River Reptile Zoo Presentation is June 6th @ 10:00am
at the Toronto Street parking lot. Arrangements will be made to have the Clarington tent
available in case of rain. If rain is in the forecast Committee members will be contacted
to assist with erecting the tent at 9:OOAM.
Notices of the event have been posted at various locations around the Samuel Wilmot
Nature Area; posters have been mailed out from the SWNA mailing list, distributed to the
Community Services Facilities and Libraries. A few picnic tables will be requested from
Operations for the Toronto Street Parking lot.
PowerPoint Presentations - Apri127~' & May 12`h, 2009
Brian presented the S WNA PowerPoint presentation at the April 27`h meeting of the
Durham Field Naturalists. It was a very productive presentation. Approximately 40 - 50
people attended and several members of the DFN expressed an interest in visiting the
site. John Foster a member of the DFN was subsequently given a tour of the SWNA by
Brain and Karin. He identified many different birds and amphibians by their call; he also
identified types of vegetation. He will be visiting again to compile a list of birds and
amphibians observed or heard at the S WNA. A copy of that list will be forwarded to the
committee when completed. Brian will ask John to present his findings at a future SWNA
meeting.
Karin and Shirley presented the SWNA PowerPoint Presentation for the Wilmot
Community Auxiliary Committee on Tuesday May 12`h, 2009. Approximately 40 people
attended. While many residents use the SWNA regularly others were surprised by the
things the SWNA has to offer. Some commented on the need for a portable washroom.
SWNA Brochure
The committee discussed the need for an SWNA brochure that would provide users with
information and maps. This has been discussed previously with the Communications sub-
committee. Now Yhat the PowerPoint presentation has been completed some of that
content could be used in a brochure: The issue will be discussed further at the June
meeting.
GRCA Clean Water/Healthy Land -2009 Grant Application
The Municipality will submit a grant application to the GRCA for 2009 planting projects.
It will be investigated to determine if production costs for an SWNA brochure would be
eligible under this program.
MNR Rangers -tentative schedule
The MNR Rangers will be working at the SWNA for two days in the summer. Their
schedule was discussed and it was determined that the Rangers should come to the site on
a Thursday and Friday rather than earlier in the week. Their schedule will be firmed up
by the June meeting.
2009 projects will include;
• Improving the woodland trail by adding woodchips and building a retaining edge
at some locations.
6. Other Business/Next Meeting
DEAC- Awards Retention May 14
The SWNA has been nominated for the Irene Kock-Education/Communication Award.
The awards reception will be held on May 14`h @ 6:30PM at the Regional Headquarters.
Jim and Karin will attend the event.
Review soil conditions for June 6 plantin~proiect
The committee members took a walk along the trail behind the Water Treatment Plant to
check out the soil conditions for the planting project. The soil was easily workable and 20
shrubs will be ordered for planting at the June 6`h SWNA event.
Adjournment: 7:30 P.M.
Next Meeting: Tuesday June 9, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Room lA
Notes prepared by D. Graham