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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2016
7:00 PM
Present: Suzanne Land Patrick Bothwell
Jim Cleland Brian Reid
Melanie McArthur Councillor Corinna Traill
Kate Potter Paul Davidson
Regrets: Leo Blindenbach
Absent: James Hodge
1. AGENDA
MOVED: by Kate Potter SECONDED by Melanie McArthur
THAT: the agenda for November 8, 2016 be accepted
CARRIED
2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Approval of Minutes
MOVED: by Kate Potter SECONDED by Councillor Corinna Traill
THAT: the minutes of September 13, 2016 be approved.
CARRIED
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3. ITEMS/UPDATES
2016 Trail Construction Project
At a previous meeting Peter Windolf presented the plans showing the proposed trail
alignment and bridge crossing location for the new woodland trail that will connect
the Waterfront Trail to the existing trail along the north side of the sewage treatment
plant.
R&M Construction started construction in September and has now completed the
clearing, grading and installation of granular base for the trail. The armourstone
bridge abutments have also been installed. The Cor-ten steel bridge has been
ordered and will be installed in the winter. The trail will be paved and officially
opened in the spring.
The committee discussed having a grand opening to celebrate the opening of the
new trail. This will be discussed in more detail at a future meeting.
Since the trail and bridge are still not complete it is fenced to prevent access at both
ends. It was recommended that a notice be placed at each end of the new trail to
inform users of the anticipated completion date.
Clarke High School Community Outreach projects
The parent council at Clarke High School is interested in increasing the visibility and
promoting a positive image of the school. Catherine Bothwell a member of the
parent council contacted the municipality with an offer help with community projects.
The SWNA Committee considered the offer at the June 2016 meeting and
suggested several potential projects. The projects that the school has agreed to
undertake are;
- Designing and painting SWNA garage containers
- Building bird houses
- Building butterfly houses
The wood for the bird and butterfly houses has been purchased by the school shop
teacher. The garbage drums will be ordered once the quantities and delivery
schedule are confirmed with the art teacher.
Bill Bickle Wildlife Photography presentation
The event occurred on Sunday November 6 at the Newcastle and District
Recreation Complex. Approximately 50 people attended and the event was very
well received. It was noted that darkening the meeting room, even with the shades
closed, was difficult and we should consider the time of day and venue for any
similar events in the future.
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Monarch Butterfly Pledge
Clarington Council endorsed the Mayors Monarch Pledge which is a continent wide
initiative to take action to help save the Monarch Butterfly. The pledge was directed
to the SWNA Management Advisory committee to identify 3 actions to create and
enhance monarch butterfly habit and educate citizens about how they can make a
difference. The specified actions will be discussed and formalized at a future
meeting.
Great Lake Guardian Funding application
The municipality will be applying to the Great Lakes Guardian Community fund for a
project at the SWNA. A project to replace the deteriorated woodchip trail leading to
the lake with a limestone trail was submitted previously but was not approved. Brian
Reid will review the application and recommend a project prior to the December 1
application deadline. The committee felt that the limestone trail project still has merit
and the potential to be funded however the application should be changed to put
more emphasis on community involvement.
Fall Clean-up recap
At the end of each fishing season the committee organizes a site clean-up. This
year it occurred on Saturday October 29 at 9:00AM at the Toronto Street Parking
lot. A small group of committee members attended the clean-up along with a
community volunteer.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
Dyan Amirault issued her resignation via e-mail because she will be away for most
of the winter and will not be able to attend meetings. At the November 28 General
Government Committee meeting, council will appoint a new member.
An e-mail from a Vancouver resident was received after his visit to the SWNA. He is
very interested in the history of the area as his ancestors rented property from the
Lovekin’s in the 1800’s. His specific interest was in the remnants of a concrete
structure on the slope leading to the valley just east of the Lovekin Cairn. It was
thought to be a well head or pump house however it will be investigated further with
local historians.
5. MOTION TO ADJOURN
MOVED: by Patrick Bothwell SECONDED by Paul Davidson
THAT: the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
Adjournment 7:45 PM
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Next Meeting: Tuesday December 13, 7:00PM
Notes prepared by: P.Windolf