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CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: October 28, 2013 Resolution#: (0 `-1 By-law#: N/A
Report#: CLD-029-13 File#:
Subject: APPOINTMENTS TO SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA MANAGEMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE, THE CLARINGTON HERITAGE COMMITTEE,
AND THE GANARASKA FOREST RECREATIONAL USERS COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CLD-029-13 be received;
2. THAT the resignation of Pat Mulcahy be received, with regret, and that she be
thanked for her contribution to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management
Advisory Committee;
3. THAT the resignation of Colin Maitland be received, with regret, and that he be
thanked for his contribution to the Clarington Heritage Committee;
4. THAT Leo Pinto be re-appointed to the Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users
Committee for a term concurrent with Council;
5. THAT be appointed to the Clarington Heritage Committee for a term
concurrent with the term of Council;
6. THAT be appointed to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management
Advisory Committee for a term concurrent with Council; and
7. THAT all interestecL ies listed in Report CLD-029-13 be advised of Council's
decision. "
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Submitted by: Reviewed by:
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee (GFRUC):
The GFRUC is a volunteer advisory committee to the Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority (GRCA). The purpose of the GFRUC is to carry out work
and provide advice to the GRCA on:
• development of standards and guidelines for each recreation use
occurring in the Ganaraska Forest,
• monitoring and assessing the impacts of users of the Forest on the
resource function of the Forest, subject to the availability of funds,
• user conflicts within the Forest,
• user conflicts with landowners of property abutting the forest, and
• approval of groups' use of the Forest in an effort to reduce conflicts,
ensuring safe use and reducing liability.
The GFRUC will also assist with:
• the identification of property boundaries,
• informing users of their responsibilities and the regulations regarding their
use,
• promotion of co-operation among the various users of the forest, and
• the development of recreation programs and/or events in the forest
subject to approval of the Conservation Authority.
One representative is appointed annually by each of the following:
• Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
• Ontario Trail Riders' Association (equestrian)
o Federation of Ontario Naturalists
o Federation of Ontario Hiking Trail Associations
o Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
• Canadian Motorcycle Association
• Canadian Cross Country Ski Association (or alternate)
• Orienteering Ontario
• Township of Hope
• Township of Manvers
• Township of Cavan
• Municipality of Clarington
1.2 Clarington Heritage Committee
The Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC) is a volunteer advisory committee
established by the Municipality of Clarington Council in accordance with the
provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act.
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The goal of the CHC is to assist the Municipality of Clarington in its efforts to
identify, review, discuss and make recommendations to Council on properties
and issues of cultural heritage value or interest.
Committee members are ultimately responsible to the Municipality of Clarington
Council and are bound by By-law 2006-079, appointing the CHC, and the Terms
of Reference. The following is an excerpt of the Terms of Reference, as
established in Report PSD-039-06, regarding appointments to the CHC:
4.1 The Clarington Heritage Committee shall consist of a minimum of five (5)
voluntary members who are appointed by Council for the term of Council.
The Council may, by resolution, replace members as members resign or as
members are deemed to be inactive. Council may appoint from time to time
such new members as considered desirable or as recommended by the
Committee. The maximum number of members is set at twelve (12).
4.2 The Committee is to consist of members that possess the expertise,
experience and willingness to devote the necessary time to the Committee.
The Municipality will seek to obtain the following as members:
• A municipal Council liaison
• A representative from the Newcastle Village and District Historical
Society
• A representative from the Clarington Museum and Archives; if staff, an
ex-officio member
• An architectural historian
• A building and design specialist
• Area residents from each of the municipal wards that are experienced
in heritage conservation matters
4.3 Openings for membership shall be publicly advertised. All residents and
any nominated representative of an organization involved in cultural
heritage issues are invited to apply. Applicants will submit the required
application form to the Municipality of Clarington Clerk's Department.
Applicants shall possess knowledge of cultural heritage issues within
Clarington. Applicants may also possess relevant heritage conservation
experience, technical training in a heritage planning field, and/or current
involvement in cultural heritage community activities.
1.3 Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee
The Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee (SWNAMAC)
is a group of volunteers appointed by the Municipality of Clarington to assist the
Municipality and the Ministry of Natural Resources in managing the Samuel
Wilmot Nature Area. The Committee is also dedicated to preserving and
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improving the condition of the Nature Area for the benefit of the wildlife that
resides there and the enjoyment of the residents of Clarington.
The Committee consists of a minimum of eight citizens + three staff + one
Council representative.
2.0 CURRENT SITUATION
2.1 Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee
Leo Pinto was appointed to the GFRUC, for a one year term, in December, 2012.
In anticipation of the end of his term on December 31, 2013, the Municipal
Clerk's Department contacted him to ask whether he would be willing to serve for
another year and he has consented. A copy of his confidential application has
been distributed separately as Attachment 1.
2.2 Clarington Heritage Committee
Colin Maitland was appointed to the CHC in December, 2012, as a Ward 4
representative. The Municipal Clerk's Department received his resignation on
October 1, 2013.
At their October 15th meeting, the CHC considered the matter of whether
another appointment was necessary and subsequently requested that the
Municipal Clerk proceed with the appointment of a replacement member.
Following Council's appointments in 2011, all unsuccessful candidates were
advised that their applications would remain on file for consideration should a
vacancy occur on the CHC. Accordingly, the Municipal Clerk's Department
contacted previous applicants to the CHC to determine whether they wish to put
forward their name for consideration.
The following members are currently appointed to the CHC:
Angela Tibbles (Ward 3)
David Reesor (Ward 2)
Tracey Ali (Ward 3)
Tenzin Gyaltson (Ward 4/Building Design Specialist)
Karin Murphy (Ward 4)
Allan Kirby (Ward 4) Representing the Newcastle Village & District
Historical Society
Bonnie Seto (Ward 3) Representing the Clarington Museums and
Archives
Joseph Earle (Ward 2)
Councillor Hooper (Municipal Council Liaison)
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At the time of writing of this report, the following have confirmed with the
Municipal Clerk's Department that they wish to be considered for appointment to
the CHC:
• Matthew Howlett (Ward 2)
• Todd Taylor (Ward 2)'
• Victor Suppan (Ward 1)
A copy of their confidential applications have been distributed separately as
Attachment 2.
NOTE: Todd Taylor currently sits on the Committee of Adjustment.
2.3 Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee
At the Council meeting of January 31, 2011, Council approved a
recommendation from the General Purpose and Administration Committee to
appoint Pat Mulcahy to the SWNAMAC for a term concurrent with Council.
On August 27, 2013, the Municipal Clerk was notified that Ms. Mulcahy was
resigning from the Committee. At their September meeting, the SWNAMAC
considered the matter of whether another appointment was necessary and
subsequently requested that the Municipal Clerk proceed with the appointment of
a replacement member.
There were no applications on file and accordingly, the Municipal Clerk's
Department proceeded to advertise for the vacancy. As a result, applications
from the following were received:
• Leo Blindenbach
• Steve Cochrane
• Michelle Dunbar
• Alan Harris
• Glenn Hicks
• James Arthur Wynn
A copy of their confidential applications have been distributed separately as
Attachment 3.
3.0 CONCURRENCE — Not Applicable
4.0 CONCLUSION
It is respectfully recommended that Pat Mulcahy be thanked for her contribution
to the SWNAMAC, and Colin Maitland be thanked for his contribution to the
CHC.
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In order to fulfill the requirements of the Terms of Reference of the GFRUC, it is
recommended that Leo Pinto be re-appointed for a term concurrent with the term
of Council.
In order to fulfill the requirements of the Terms of Reference of the CHC, it is
recommended that one of the following be appointed to the CHC for a term
concurrent with the term of Council:
• Matthew Howlett
• Todd Taylor
• Victor Suppan
In order to fulfill the requirements of the Terms of Reference of the SWNAMAC, it
is recommended that one of the following be appointed to the SWNAMAC for a
term concurrent with the term of Council:
• Leo Blindenbach
• Steve Cochrane
• Michelle Dunbar
• Alan Harris
• Glenn Hicks
• James Arthur Wynn
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable
Staff Contact: Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Attachments: (Distributed Separately due to Confidentiality)
Attachment 1 — Confidential Application of Leo Pinto
Attachment 2 — Confidential Applications for Clarington Heritage Committee
Attachment 3 — Confidential Applications for SWNAMAC
Interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Leo Pinto
Matthew Howlett
Todd Taylor
Victor Suppan
Leo Blindenbach
Steve Cochrane
Michelle Dunbar
Alan Harris
Glenn Hicks
James Arthur Wynn
Steve McMullen, Forest Recreation Technician, GRCA
Peter Windolf, Manager, Park Development
Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special Projects
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS
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REPORT NO. CLD-029-13
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DATE OF REPORT: October 28, 2013
Attachment 1 , 21 3 - Applications