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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD TUESDAY MAY 14, 2013
7:OOPM
Present: (Voting) Karin Murphy Suzanne Land
Jim Cleland Pat Mulcahy
Melanie McArthur Brian Reid (Chair)
Michael Goleski Kate Potter
Bonnie Seto Councillor Corinna Traill
Regrets: Geoff James
Absent: MNR Greg Wells— GRCA
1. Agenda
Acceptance of Agenda
The following items were added to the agenda:
Alternate Trail
CLOCA Invasive Species Seminar
MOVED: by Melanie Mc Arthur, seconded by Karin Murphy
THAT: the agenda for May 14, 2013, with additions be accepted.
CARRIED
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2. Minutes of April 9, 2013
Approval of Minutes
MOVED: by Bonnie Seto, seconded by Suzanne Land THAT: the minutes of April 9,
2013 be approved.
CARRIED
3. Items/Updates
New Member- Council appointed Kate Potter to the committee in April. Kate is a
resident in the Port of Newcastle who visits the SWNA with her family often.
Alternative Trail- Last fall some SWNA members walked a worn path along the
north/east edge of the wetland. The path is not well marked but is obviously well used.
The committee discussed the merits of re-routing and improving this trail to
accommodate fluctuations in marsh water levels that impact portions of the trail.
The committee agreed that the improvements to the trail would not be made but the
entrances to this new trail could be marked with signage including text that the trail is
"not maintained".
CLOCA Invasive Species Seminar-Committee members were advised that on
May 26th, CLOCA would be hosting a seminar to educate the public about invasive
species.
SWNA Photography Contest — The opening of the SWNA Focus on Photography
Photo Exhibition is scheduled for 7:00 PM on May 22nd.
Sixty-six entries were received in five categories. The committee agreed that one
winner and 3 finalists in each category would be displayed at the Visual Art Centre
from May 22nd-26th. In the Youth category there were a total of five entries so all 5
photos will be displayed at the VAC. The committee also agree that everyone who
submitted a photo should be invited to attend the Opening.
Councillor Traill and Chair Brian Reid will make the presentations to the winners at the
May 22nd Opening. The winners and finalists will also be posted on the Municipal web
site.
The committee viewed all of the entries during the meeting. The winners and finalists
were determined by a sub-committee of four members who met after the meeting for
final judging.
4. Other Business
The committee was reminded that the Birds of Prey Event is scheduled for June 15th
on the Toronto Street side of the SWNA. Laminated versions of the event poster were
handed out to some members for installation at strategic locations.
SWNA May 2013 Minutes
5. Motion to Adjourn
MOVED: by Councillor Traill SECONDED: by Bonnie Seto
THAT: the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
Adjournment: 8:00 P.M.
Next Meeting: Tuesday June 11, 6:30 PM
On-Site at Toronto Street Parking lot
Notes prepared by: P. Windolf