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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
7:OOPM
Present: (Voting) Karin Murphy
Jim Cleland
Michael Goleski
Brian Reid (Chair)
Staff Present: Peter Windolf
Regrets: Councillor Corinna Traill
Absent: Warren May — MNR
Tim Lizotte
1. Agenda
Acceptance of Agenda
Suzanne Land
Geoff James
Bonnie Seto
Melanie McArthur
Pat Mulcahy
Greg Wells — GRCA
Karin Murphy requested that Bird House Removal be added to the agenda
MOVED: by Karin Murphy, SECONDED by Melanie McArthur
THAT: the agenda for September 11, 2012 be accepted.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of August 14, 2012
Approval of Minutes
MOVED: by Geoff James, SECONDED by Michael Goleski
THAT: the minutes of August 14, 2012 be approved.
CARRIED
SNINAMAC
4. Updates
SWNA User /Traffic Survey drop box
2 Scpfer)ber 2012
Brian Reid and Michael Goleski have installed a survey drop box at each Kiosk. A thank
you letter was sent to Ervin Carr at the Wilmot Woodworkers Club for his assistance.
Each kiosk has 3 pockets. One pocket for the survey form, another for completed survey
forms and a third pocket for re- usable laminated maps that would help people take a self
guided tour of the SWNA. Brain Reid has picked up 3 survey forms so far. They were
wet but still readable.
Some of the laminated maps of the SWNA had been removed and not returned so
additional copies will be put out. For the next printing of maps larger text across the top
margin will be used "Please return to Kiosk ".
Brian Reid created a scheduling sign -up form and asked the committee to consider dates
that they would be available for the Traffic Survey.
There was a discussion about outside groups helping with the survey, i.e. Air Cadets. It
was agreed that help from outside groups would be welcome.
Invasive Species removal
Michael Goleski and his wife removed approximately 1300 Himalayan Balsam plants in
the old growth forest to help prevent it from outcompeting native vegetation in the area.
Michael estimates that they removed about 50% of the plants.
Site Visit August 20th for trail erosion inspection
The wood chip trail leading down to the barrier beach has been impacted by erosion.
Some ,committee members met on site at 3:00 PM on Monday August 20 to assess the
condition of the trail. It was decided that no action is required at this time. The trail only
comes close to the edge of the bank at the beach. The bottom portion of the trail could be
re- routed in the future to direct it away from the bank.
Members also assessed the Lake Access Trail on the Toronto Street side as a potential
trail improvement project for The Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund. It was agreed
that replacing the existing woodchip trail with a limestone trail would reduce the need to
regularly add woodchips to this route. An application to the Great Lakes Guardian
Community Fund will be prepared requesting funding to improve the trail.
Bird House Removal
Jim Cleland has removed 5 birdhouses for the winter but there are approximately 40 more
to remove.
Jim and Karin will coordinate the removal on the Cobbledick side. Brian, Melanie and
Suzanne will coordinate removal on the Toronto Street side.
5. Other Business
Site visit to investigate possible future trail
Some members would like to meet on site to investigate a possible future trail route along
the east and north edge of the wetland. There is currently a well worn path that could be
formalized with SWNA trail markers.
Brian Reid will coordinate the date of the site meeting.
Litter
The Molok garbage cans are being well used, especially at the Toronto Street Parking lot
because fishing season attracts a large number of visitors and trash. Operations will be
advised that the Toronto Street parking lot Molok was full to the top.
6. Motion to Adjourn
MOVED: by Suzanne Land SECONDED by Bonnie Seto
THAT: the meeting be adjourned.
Adjournment:
Next Meeting:
Notes prepared by P. Windolf
CARRIED
8:15 P.M.
Tuesday October 9, 7:00 PM