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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8,2009
AT 7:00 P.M.
Present:
(Voting)
David Best
Jim Cleland
Joe McKenna
Karin Murphy - Vice Chair
Dan Stanoi
Arthur Burrows
John Stoner - Chair
Shirley Minifie
Brian Reid
Councillor Willie Woo
Also Present: Jennifer O'Donnell Peter Windolf
(Non- Voting) Pam Lancaster - GRCA (presenter)
Absent:
Kerry Meydam
Warren May - MNR
Candy Davis-Storks
Greg W ells- GRCA
1. Agenda
Additions
There were no additions to the agenda.
Acceptance of Agenda
MOVED by Karin Murphy, seconded by David Best
THA T the agenda for September 8, 2009 be accepted.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of August 11, 2009
Corrections
There were no corrections to the minutes.
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Approval of Minutes
MOVED by Shirley Minifie, seconded by Karin Murphy
THAT the minutes of August 11, 2009 be approved.
CARRIED
3. Issues arising from the Minutes
There were no issues arising from the minutes.
4. Presentation - Pam Lancaster, GRCA, Wilmot Creek Watershed Study
Pam Lancaster presented a slideshow outlining Wilmot Creek Watershed Planning. The
presentation included recommended actions for management, protection and
enhancement of Wilmot Creek based on scientific information collected by the GRCA.
She explained that this was a "living document", meaning it is constantly changing and
being reviewed. The study takes into account the recommendations of SWNA
Management Plan.
5. Sub-Committee Reports
Communications
Joe will begin work on the next edition of the newsletter. Possible feature articles
discussed include the work done by the MNR Rangers, the new woodland trail, photos of
salamanders and a fox pup found within the nature area, and an article on dragonflies.
Councillor Woo informed the Committee that the Clarington.net publication will not be
produced in December, due to budgetary restraints; however, it could be resurrected in
2010.
Dan Stanoi will post the summer newsletter on the kiosk.
6. Updates
TD Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-Up
Shirley was successful in registering the SWNA for the event, designating herself as the
site coordinator. This is a nation wide event originally initiated by the Ocean
Conservancy in British Columbia. In addition to being a shoreline clean-up it is also an
opportunity to inventory the types of litter found at each registered site. TD suggests
working in groups, to pick up and then tally of the types of litter found.
It was agreed that those volunteering to participate will meet in the Toronto Street
parking lot on September 19th at 9:00 a.m. Pick up will begin along the lake shore
and, time permitting, will continue up the creek.
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Friends of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area
In an effort to attract additional volunteers who would like to be involved in hands-on
projects at the SWNA, Brian drafted text for an ad and read it aloud to the committee.
After some discussion about the merits of the initiative, the Committee passed a motion
to proceed. Brian will finalize the text and it will be included in the next newsletter. The
text will be placed on SWNA letterhead along with some site photos to create a flyer to
be posted on the kiosk. Brian will also set up an email account to receive responses and
to send correspondence.
Sign Relocation and Trail Clearing
The asphalt trail north of the Sewage Treatment Plan has been cleared of sediment by the
Operations Department. The entrance sign on the Toronto Street side will be moved by
the Operations Department; however, it is set in concrete and will, therefore, take some
time to move.
Letter of Appreciation for MNR Rangers
John read aloud a letter of appreciation from the Committee to David May, the
coordinator of the MNR Rangers, thanking them for the assistance they provided on July
16 and 1 7.
7. Other Business/Next Meeting
Fall Event
No fall event will be scheduled this year; instead the committee will concentrate on a
spring 2010 event themed around owls or birds of prey. A comparison of fees will be
done with several contacts to determine which will be the best to pursue.
Flora/Fauna Inventory
John Foster from the Durham Filed Naturalists visited the SWNA three more times in
August, collecting data for his flora and fauna inventory. Brian Reid sent a copy of the
Background Report to the Environmental Management Plan to Mr. Foster to assist him in
his research. This is an informal study for himself and for the benefit of the committee.
Brian has asked Mr. Foster to speak to the committee about his findings when his
research is complete.
Adjournment:
9:00 P.M.
Next Meeting:
Tuesday October 13, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Room 1A
Notes prepared by J. O'Donnell