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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-08 MinutesDraft minutes – Not yet approved by Committee NOTES OF MEETING OF SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2005 AT 7:00 P.M. Attendance: David Best Jim Cleland Allan Hewitt Cam McCauley Joe McKenna Karin Murphy Leanne Sobol Peter Windolf Regrets: Cathrine McKeever Councillor Don MacArthur Absent: Arthur Burrows GRCA Representative 1. Introduction Allan introduced Cam McCauley of the Ministry of Natural Resources to the members of the Committee. Cam will be with the Committee for at least a year as representative of the MNR. Allan welcomed him to the Committee. 2. Agenda Additions The Wilmot Fish Management Plan was added to ‘Other Business’. Acceptance of Agenda MOVED by Joe McKenna, seconded by Karin Murphy THAT the agenda for February 8, 2005 be accepted. CARRIED 3. Minutes of January 11, 2005 Corrections There were no corrections to the minutes. Approval of Minutes MOVED by Karin Murphy, seconded by David Best THAT the minutes of January 11, 2005 be approved CARRIED 4. Issues Arising from the Minutes No Dumping Signs Joe brought in proofs of the signs as customized to suit the SWNA. The cost of the signs will be approximately $150 each. Peter will look at where would be most appropriate and effective to place the signs, as well as what size would be best. Joe will bring a full size mock up of the signs to the next meeting. Committee Membership Update Council appointed one new member, Jim Russell, to the Committee. He will be contacted and advised of the next meeting date. 5. Sub-Committee Updates Communications Joe brought a copy of the newsletter. He is still in need of Earth Day information, which should be available after the next Committee meeting. The newsletters are planned to go out in conjunction with the Earth Day invitations at the beginning of April. Joe mentioned that he believes Cathrine is still looking for a sponsor for this edition. Thank you letters were sent out to The Kaitlin Group and Toyota for their sponsorship of the spring and fall issues of the newsletter. 6. Earth Day Planning Earth Day celebrations will be held on Saturday April 23, 2005, starting at 10 am. Discussion of what events to hold took place. The unveiling of the interpretive signs and a planting project will be two events. Other things could include a talk about frog monitoring, a guest to do an animal demonstration and a scavenger hunt. It was suggested that the planting project could be designed to bring butterflies and song birds into the area. David will research what plants would best suit this and where these plants should go. He will bring his findings to the next meeting. 7. Project Updates Interpretive Signs Gary Page sent proofs at 2/3 the original size with the changes that were requested. Peter mentioned that 2/3 may be too small, and that slightly larger may be ideal. The signs should be complete and installed in time for Earth Day. Jennifer will include with the minutes black and white copies of the final versions of the signs along with an aerial map of possible locations. Osprey Platform Peter wrote a letter to Axel Starck of Veridian asking for assistance with this project. Mr. Starck expressed interest in helping. Peter met with a field supervisor from Veridian to discuss the installation of the platform in mid-February. Bowmanville High School’s wood shop class will be building the 4’ x 4’ platform and mounting it. This project is expected to be complete for Earth Day. 8. Other Business Kaitlin Pond Status Peter met with Marshall Macklin Monaghan, Kaitlin’s consultants, and they have no problems shifting the pond south east from the original planned location. They are working on revising the plans and Peter will bring them to the next meeting. DEAC Nomination The Newcastle Lions Club wrote a recommendation letter which was sent with the nomination package. Allan explained how the awards night went last year. CFWIP The application was sent to the Ministry of Natural Resources, requesting funding for the planting of mature trees in the Meadow area. Cam explained the selection process of this program. Bridge Erosion Project The Committee is in need of a consistent GRCA representative to provide consultation so that they can assist in the application to MNR. Cam has taken steps to explain the urgency of the project to MNR and they are looking into the possibility of using surplus funds. He explained that at the minimum they could fund the erosion control at the bridge, but, ideally, they would like to identify and rectify the root problem. Wilmot Fish Management Plan The MNR held an open house in January which drew approximately 40-50 people. The steering committee for this management plan is coordinating a Community Advisory Council, comprised of representatives from various interest groups. They will be sending an invitation to the SWNA Committee for a volunteer. The first meeting is planned for April 5, 2005. Funding Projects Peter will bring an updated list of the ‘Nature Area Fundraising Projects’ to the next meeting. Adjournment: 8:40 P.M. Tuesday March 8, 2005 Next Meeting: 7:00 p.m. Meeting Room 1A Notes prepared by J. O’Donnell