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Home My WebLink About2014-09-14 MinutesAGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE of CLARINGTON MEETING THURSDAY, August 14th, 2014 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Cartwright Brenda Metcalf Ted Watson Jenni Knox Les Caswell Elgin Greenham Mary Ann Found Don Rickard Eric Bowman Councillor Partner (arrived at 8:30) REGRETS: Mark Bragg, Tom Barrie STAFF: Faye Langmaid, Mitch Morawetz Ted welcomed all to the meeting. Adoption of Agenda 014-13 Moved by Eric Bowman, seconded by Don Rickard "That the Agenda for August 14th, 2014 be adopted. CARRIED Approval of Minutes 014-14 Moved by Eric Bowman, seconded by Jenni Knox "That the minutes of the July 10th, 2014 meeting be approved" CARRIED Presentation: Chris Brown and Pauline VanRoon, both from MTO, provided an update on the 407 East project. See the attached presentation. Business Arising from Minutes Nancy Rutherford — Region's 5 -year Ag Strategy - Nancy apologized for being unable to attend to review the Ag Strategy Action Plan. She would like comments on the document and will be attending the November 13th meeting of the Committee. In the meantime comments are encouraged and should be directed to Nancy by e-mail or phone call. A report will not go to Regional Council until late fall/early winter (most likely after the election). There is time for committee members to conduct a thorough review and prepare your questions/comments for the November meeting. Nancy has been attending other agriculture related meetings such as Durham Farm Fresh, will be at the September DAAC meeting to receive comments. Gary Jeffery's Tree Dedication — To be held at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, 7 pm on October 9th. Invitation will be extended to Gary's family as well as those in the community who knew Gary. At tree has been purchased and planted at the VAC in memory of Gary. Correspondence and Council Referrals — None Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington August 14th, 2014 Liaison Reports DAAC — Nancy Rutherford is looking for comments on the 5 year Ag Strategy. She or Eric will review with the Committee at the November meeting. The Strategy Action Plan has been circulated to the Committee. This will go to the DAAC meeting in September. Farm Tour is September 11th at Gallery on the Farm (Eric's), there will be 4 stations showing different aspects of agriculture in today's market. DRFA — Reminder of Celebrate Agriculture a Gala fundraiser for Durham Farm Connections Gala at Royal Ashburn on October 16th, 2014. Tickets are $50 each. Award nominations are being accepted until September 17th PJ Trailers is quoting on a new agriculture trailer to replace the current one. More to come in the future. Volunteers are needed for Breakfast on the Farm, which is being held at Wilmot Orchards on October the 4th from 9 am to 1 pm. Reminder to introduce yourselves as members of the agriculture community to the new MPP — Granville Anderson. CBOT- UOIT wants to become more involved in agriculture and connect with the Ag Community, especially in Clarington. In the future, Clarington agricultural operations may become an integral part of students' major final projects. Other Business EFW tours — Taking place on September 10th, 15th and 19th. Committee members are welcome and are to advise Faye if and when they would like to attend. Colborne tour — Faye has been in contact with Joe Mullin. Baseline Community Hall Board — Planning to turn the keys over to the Municipality in the new year as they have decided that they no longer wish to continue running the hall. They are asking if any agricultural group or community group is interested in forming a new board. Local Farm Fest — Taking place in Port Hope on August 21St. Meet local farmers — learn about agriculture. Harvest Supper — September 13th in Solina. Contact Eric Bowman for tickets. Parade of Lights — Need to apply for permits. Parade is being planned for December 3rd Trans Canada Pipeline — A new pipeline is being proposed that would deviate from the existing corridor. Farmers need to speak with Trans Canada and approach the subject from the perspective of reclamation of the land, rather than compensation for damage. Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington August 14th, 2014 Orono BIA — Considering starting a farmers market to begin operation in spring, 2015. Currently, the idea is that the market would be located on Main Street and would operate Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Future Agendas November: Nancy Rutherford on Region's 5 -year Ag Strategy December: Granville Anderson to be invited John Cartwright moved to Adjourn Next Meeting, October 9th, 7:30 p.m. Room 1C at Municipal Administrative Office Garry Jeffery's Tree Dedication, 7 pm at the VAC followed by the regular meeting also to be held at the VAC at 7:30 pm - Susan Chan, Native Pollinators Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington August 14th, 2014 <-MD p 0 -70 Cr.) Lu 0 co w cr 0 03 :3 -a ZT 0 l< l< C) E3 l< :3 --T 0 —a (D M W (D CIO p ILK) W (D 1f i Cj 00 (1) Q. CD (D < "'(5, :E q m U)111 w (D U) C C) 7.7 r� c) (D (D CD (D Z, 0c) (D E3L3. C3 0 =r Z3 (D 4�` 5 (D 0 0v+`4 + -4 0 0 (D no ;:� 0 0 — rn — zr 3 3 m co * 00 -1. 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