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Minutes
Waterfront Coordinating Committee
May 15, 2008
7:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees:
Councillor O'Connell, Chair
Councillor Dickerson, Vice-Chair
Jim Dike
David Steele
Marla Shim
Linda Roberts, Recording Secretary
Regrets:
Craig Bamford
Chandra Gocool
Steve Holt
Pat Korol
David Stone
Kevin Tower
Arnold Mostert, MP&E
Also Present:
Chris Walker, Ontario Power Generation
1.0 Welcome & Introductions
Councillor O'Connelll welcomed everyone to the meeting and
reminded everyone that due to the lack of a quorum, the
Committee could not make any recommendations or decisions at
this meeting. She noted that it would still be beneficial to go
ahead with the meeting in order to provide an update.
2.0 Approval of Minutes
The minutes could not be approved due to the lack of a quorum.
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3.0 Update on the Sewage Control Plant Expansion
Conceptual Enhancement
Councillor O'Connell provided an update on the sewage control
plant expansion on behalf of Arnold Mostert, who was unable to
attend the meeting this evening, but had created display boards
for the purpose of this presentation.
Councillor O'Connell provided an overview through the use of
various display boards Arnold had created and touched on the
following points:
. Fencing around the Linton house will be taken down
eventually
. To clear brush and repair bridge
. Recommending a fountain for the pond
. Good site lines are marked out
. Expand on benches
. Old cottage ruins/construction material to be removed and
rocks to be installed for shoreline protection
. Run off from Frisco is creating erosion
. Tree roots ruining trail
. Excellent site lines and views where picnic areas are
planned
. Plans for rest stations - every 400 metres
. Stressed need for Linton house to have electrical and
water
. Keep area natural
. Plans for two shaded gazebos - will be wheelchair
accessible
. Allow for bike racks
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. Arnold and Councillor O'Connell to discuss Trail Key
locations
. TRCA - discussions still underway with respect to parking
locations. Discussion ensued with respect to Frisco Road
remaining a paved road or becoming a walking trail.
. 12 parking spots allowed for in plans, which will also take
into account areas for bikes
. Stone benches to be cemented into ground
. Shrubs to help block wind
. There are no designated bike paths at present
A brief question and answer period ensued.
Councillor O'Connell and those present commended Arnold on
his work to date with the waterfront trail plans. Councillor
O'Connell noted that Arnold will be continuing to work on the
details and noted that costs are being put together as we go
alon .
4.0 Committee Meetinq Dates - Proposed On-Site Visit
Councillor O'Connell suggested the possibility of an on-site visit
to the West Spit area and the Scudellari property possibly
sometime in July. Jim Dike suggested we could meet in the
clubhouse there.
Discussion ensued with respect to the use of Jim's runabout in
order to get a different perspective of the waterfront trail. It was
also suggested we could do another on-site visit in the Fall.
Councillor O'Connell will forward an email with respect to
possible dates for the above.
Councillor
O'Connell to
action
5.0 Update Reqardinq Various TRCA Projects
Councillor O'Connell provided an update on the following:
1) Great Waterfront Trail Adventure
Councillor O'Connell reviewed the letter she had send to TRCA
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which the Committee had received as well via email. A brief
discussion ensued with respect to rest stations and pavilion
restorations. Councillor O'Connell noted that this is now
becoming an international event with participants coming from all
over.
2) EA for Wideninq of the channel entrance
Councillor O'Connell updated the Committee with respect to
discussions with TRCA. David Steele noted that he could provide
Councillor O'Connell with a condensed version of Professor
Well's report in approximately six weeks.
It was noted the importance of the Committee to be able to
provide their comments on this.
3) Update on Scudellari Property
Councillor O'Connell noted that there was no further information
on this property at this time.
Councillor O'Connell noted she has offered to meet with TRCA
and made numerous attempts to aquire further information but
has not received anything new from TRCA. Jim Dike stated that
he would contact Larry Field at TRCA within the next week and
get back to Councillor O'Connell.
**Note - will put this item back on the next agenda.
6.0 Update on Budqet
Councillor O'Connell provided an update on the budget. She
informed the Committee that there is $20,000 in the budget
($10,000 from external sources) provided for Trail Key Signs. We
still need confirmation from the Region with respect to locations.
7.0 2007 Annual Report & 2008 Workplan
Councillor O'Connell provided copies of the 2007 annual report
and 2008 workplan for the Committee. She indicated that this
would be going forward to Council for approval on May 20th.
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David Steele to
action
Jim Dike to
action
To be determined
Meeting Adjourned: 9:00 pm
Copy: Members of Council
Chief Administrative Officer
Directors
Division Heads
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