AGENDA FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
AGENDA FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER ~ McHattie
2. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. DELEGATIONS
4.1 Hamilton Cycling Club ~ Wayne Atanas, President
4.2 Amendment to Discharge Date – Maple Leaf Foods/Rothsay ~ David Willison, Plant Manager ~ Jared Fein, Wastewater Manager
4.3 Line 10 and Line 11 Westover Segment Replacement Project ~ Ivana Suta and Chris Lupaschuk, Enbridge
5. MEMBER BRIEFING
5.1 Remedial Action Plan (RAP) and Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC)
~ John Hall, RAP Coordinator ~ Chris McLaughlin, Executive Director of BARC
6. APPLICATIONS – Development, Interference with Wetlands, and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses
6.1 Applications for September 5, 2013 ~ Kenny
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
7.1 Minutes – July 4, 2013
8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
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9. PRE-DISTRIBUTED CORRESPONDENCE
10. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE
11. REPORTS
11.1 Conservation Advisory Board (Minutes – July 11, 2013) ~ Topalovic 11.2 Foundation Chairman’s Report ~ MacDonald
12. OTHER STAFF REPORTS/MEMORANDUMS
12.1 Upcoming Events
13. NEW BUSINESS
14. IN-CAMERA ITEMS FOR MATTERS OF LAW, PERSONNEL AND PROPERTY
15. NEXT MEETING – Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
16. ADJOURNMENT
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Memorandum
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Darren Kenny, Watershed Officer
DATE: August 21, 2013
RE: Summary Enforcement Report – Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation 161/06 Applications for Sept. 5, 2013
HCA Regulation applications approved by staff between the dates of June 24, 2013 and August 21, 2013 are summarized in the following Summary Enforcement Report (SER- 7/13).
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the Board of Directors receive this Summary Enforcement Report SER-7/13 as information.
HAMILTON REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT, INTERFERENCE WITH WETLANDS, AND ALTERATIONS TO SHORELINES AND WATERCOURSES APPLICATIONS August 21, 2013 Development, Interference with Wetlands, and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Applications Report to the Board of Directors of the Hamilton Region Conservation Authority, Sept 5, 2013 The proposed works are subject to HCA Regulation 161/06 under Ontario Regulation 97/04, and in particular Section 2, Subsection (1). SUMMARY ENFORCEMENT REPORT SER-7/13 Application No. Date Received Date Permit Issued Applicant Name Location Application Description Recommendation/Conditions
SC/F,C,A/13/16 April 24, 2013 July 26, 2013 Albion Developments 220 Mud St W Construction of an overland spillway and stormwater outfall to Upper Davis Application approved subject to Pt. Lt. 29, Con. 6 Creek associated with the Paramount Subdivision (25T-2011-08) standard conditions City of Hamilton DFO approval obtained (Former City of Stoney Creek)
SC/F,C,A/13/24 May 6, 2013 July 18, 2013 Jake Pogoson 69 Lakeview Dr Toe re-enforcement of an existing shorewall and construction of a new single Application approved subject to Pt. Lt. 15, BFC family residence on a vacant lot in a regulated area of the Lake Ontario standard conditions City of Hamilton shoreline DFO approval obtained (Former City of Stoney Creek) MNR approval obtained
SC/F,C/13/27 June 3, 2013 July 23, 2013 Parkside Developments (Albion) 36 Waterbridge St Grading and service installation associated with Penny Lane Estates Phase 2 Application approved subject to Limited Pt. Lt. 25, Con. 7 subdivision in a regulated area of Stoney Creek standard conditions City of Hamilton (Former City of Stoney Creek)
H/C/13/28 June 4, 2013 June 24, 2013 Jefferson and Sara Terry 61 Oak Knoll Dr Construction of a two-storey rear addition to an existing house in a regulated Application approved subject to Pt. Lt. 57, Con.1 area of Lower Spencer Creek standard conditions City of Hamilton
F/F,C/13/32 June 19, 2013 July 24, 2013 Helen Brink 374-376 Moxley Rd Demolition of two existing single family residences and construction of one Application approved subject to Pt. Lt. 9, Con. 2 single family residence and detached garage in a regulated area of Middle standard conditions City of Hamilton Spencer Creek (Former Town of Flamborough)
SC/F,C,A/13/34 June 27, 2013 July 17, 2013 City of Hamilton Tapleytown Rd, 95 m S of Mud St E Repair of the Tapleytown Road bridge (Bridge #361) in a regulated area of Application approved subject to Pt. Lts. 16 & 17, Con. 7 Stoney Creek standard conditions City of Hamilton DFO approval obtained (Former City of Stoney Creek)
D/C/13/36 July 3, 2013 July 17, 2013 Ivan Stonell 94 King St E Construction of a dormer addition to the second floor of an existing residence Application approved subject to Pt. Lt. 17, Con. 1 in the regulatory floodplain of Lower Spencer Creek standard conditions City of Hamilton (Former Town of Dundas) HAMILTON REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT, INTERFERENCE WITH WETLANDS, AND ALTERATIONS TO SHORELINES AND WATERCOURSES APPLICATIONS August 21, 2013 Development, Interference with Wetlands, and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Applications Report to the Board of Directors of the Hamilton Region Conservation Authority, Sept 5, 2013 The proposed works are subject to HCA Regulation 161/06 under Ontario Regulation 97/04, and in particular Section 2, Subsection (1). SUMMARY ENFORCEMENT REPORT SER-7/13 Application No. Date Received Date Permit Issued Applicant Name Location Application Description Recommendation/Conditions A/F,C,A/13/39 July 12, 2013 July 26, 2013 Springbrook West Scarlett Inc. 262 Springbrook Ave Watercourse alteration, grading and service installation associated with the Application approved subject to Pt. Lt 50, Con. 3 development of the Dussin Estates Subdivision (25T-2007-10) in a regulated standard conditions City of Hamilton area of Tiffany Creek DFO approval obtained (Former City of Ancaster)
F/C/13/41 July 17, 2013 July 30, 2013 Don Watson 1054 Safari Rd Construction of an open pole shed for hay storage in the regulatory floodplain Application approved subject to Pt. Lt. 2, Con. 6 of Upper Spencer Creek standard conditions City of Hamilton (Former Town of Flamborough) HAMILTON REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES
Board of Directors Meeting
July 4, 2013
Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Woodend Auditorium, 838 Mineral Springs Road, Ancaster, Ontario at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Maria Topalovic, in the Chair Dan Bowman Santina Moccio Duke O’Sullivan Robert Pasuta Brad Whitcombe
Richard MacDonald, Foundation Chair
PHONE: James Howlett
REGRETS: Brad Clark, Chad Collins, Tom Jackson, Brian McHattie
STAFF PRESENT: Lisa Burnside, Gord Costie, Chris Firth-Eagland, Tony Horvat, Darren Kenny, Bruce Mackenzie, Neil McDougall, Val Pazzi, Scott Peck, and Toby Tresidder – HCA Staff
OTHERS: Richard Leitner – Media
NOTE: The agenda order was changed. For clarity purposes, the minutes are reported in the original agenda order.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chair called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.
BD12,1862 MOVED BY: Santina Moccio SECONDED BY: Duke O’Sullivan
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THAT to affirm Maria Topalovic as Chair of this evenings meeting.
CARRIED
2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Chair asked members to declare any conflicts under the Board's Governance Policy. There were none.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Chair requested any additions or deletions to the agenda. To move item BA1321 Governance Policy to become 5.2 under Member Briefing and a new item under 12.3 – Other Staff Reports/Memorandums.
BD12,1863 MOVED BY: Brad Whitcombe SECONDED BY: Santina Moccio
THAT the agenda be approved as amended.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS
There was none.
5. MEMBER BRIEFING
5.1 Governance Policy
Lisa Burnside introduced and welcomed David Outerbridge from Tory’s Law. It was noted that an updated copy of the Governance Policy has been circulated and will be considered for approval in 5.2. David Outerbridge provided a brief overview of this comprehensive document that brings together our administrative regulations and governance policies.
Chris Firth-Eagland thanked David for providing HCA with an excellent document and thanked him for attending the meeting.
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The Chair asked the Board of Directors for the approval of the updated HCA Administrative Regulations and Governance Policies document. All members were in favour.
BD12,1864 MOVED BY: Duke O’Sullivan SECONDED BY: Brad Whitcombe
THAT the Board of Directors approve the following recommendation:
THAT the Budget & Administration Committee be the only committee to review the governance policy on a yearly basis with the assistance from HCA staff; and further
THAT the Board of Directors approve the updated Governance Policy.
CARRIED
6. APPLICATIONS - DEVELOPMENT, INTERFERENCE WITH WETLANDS, AND ALTERATIONS TO SHORELINES AND WATERCOURSES (Copies of the supporting staff report are available from the Authority's Administration Office)
Darren Kenny presented the report and answered Board member’s questions.
BD12,1865 MOVED BY Santina Moccio SECONDED BY Brad Whitcombe
THAT the Board of Directors receive the Summary Enforcement Report SER – 6/13.
CARRIED
7. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (June 6, 2013)
BD12,1866 MOVED BY: James Howlett SECONDED BY: Robert Pasuta
THAT the Board of Directors approve the following recommendation:
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THAT the Board of Directors minutes be corrected with regards to Brad Clark present or regrets; and further
THAT the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held on June 6, 2013 be approved as amended.
CARRIED
8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There was none.
9. PRE-DISTRIBUTED CORRESPONDENCE
There was none.
10. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE
There was none.
11. REPORTS
11.1 Budget & Administration Committee (June 20, 2013)
Santina Moccio presented the minutes of the Budget & Administration Committee meeting held on June 20, 2013.
Resolution Number from Budget & Administration Committee Minutes - BA1318
BD12,1867 MOVED BY: Brad Whitcombe SECONDED BY: Duke O’Sullivan
THAT the Board of Directors approve the following recommendations:
THAT Santina Moccio be confirmed as Vice-Chair of the Budget & Administration Committee for 2013.
CARRIED
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Resolution Number from Budget & Administration Committee Minutes - BA1319
BD12,1868 MOVED BY: Santina Moccio SECONDED BY: Duke O’Sullivan
THAT the Board of Directors approve the following recommendations:
THAT the funds from the existing capital budgets which have been completed and have a surplus be re-allocated as outlined in this report.
CARRIED
Resolution Number from Budget & Administration Committee Minutes - BA1320
BD12,1869 MOVED BY: Santina Moccio SECONDED BY: Brad Whitcombe
THAT the Board of Directors approve the following recommendations:
THAT the HCA adopts and implements a fencing policy as outlined in the attached document “Hamilton Conservation Authority Fencing Policy, June 2013”.
CARRIED
Motion to Receive the Minutes
BD12,1870 MOVED BY: Brad Whitcombe SECONDED BY: Santina Moccio
THAT the minutes of the Budget & Administration Committee held on June 20, 2013 be approved.
CARRIED
11.2 Conservation Advisory Board (Minutes – June 13, 2013)
Dan Bowman presented the minutes of the Conservation Advisory Board meeting held on June 13, 2013.
Resolution Number from Conservation Advisory Board Minutes – CA1317 and CA1318
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Members complimented Tony for the work done on this project. Several members had questions regarding the stability of the ruins, the historical value, and the long term costs to maintain the walls.
BD12,1871 MOVED BY: Dan Bowman SECONDED BY: Santina Moccio
THAT the Board of Directors approve the following recommendations:
THAT the staff recommendation for agenda item 6.1 Hermitage Ruins: Existing Condition & Stabilization Options be amended as follows:
THAT the HCA staff be authorized to:
1) Pursue the detailed design and required permits to implement a restoration of the Hermitage Ruins according to Option 5 which will: a) lower the existing walls to safe height, b) stabilize the ruins as required and c) improve the overall accessibility and interpretive features on the site
2) Report back to the CAB with a report including draft design and estimates for final heritage site approval and funding by the end of 2013; and further
THAT the staff recommendation for agenda item 6.1 Hermitage Ruins: Existing Condition & Stabilization Options be approved as amended.
CARRIED
Resolution Number from Conservation Advisory Board Minutes – CA1320
Members asked Scott about project-specific basis and site specific treatment, and whether a license would be required to apply herbicides. It was suggested that a summary report would be brought back to the boards for review.
BD12,1872 MOVED BY: Dan Bowman SECONDED BY: Santina Moccio
THAT the Board of Directors approve the following recommendations:
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THAT the Hamilton Conservation Authority Emerald Ash Borer Protocol be approved and:
THAT the following pesticide and herbicide policy be approved;
1. HCA is to use pesticides and herbicides in a very minimal way as a component of our land management practices; 2. HCA staff are permitted to utilize pesticide and herbicide on a project-specific basis when required to combat invasive species or for ecological restoration purposes. 3. HCA Board of Director approvals will be required for larger scale pesticide and herbicide proposals.
CARRIED
Motion to Receive the Minutes
BD12,1873 MOVED BY: Dan Bowman SECONDED BY: Santina Moccio
THAT the minutes of the Conservation Advisory Board held on June 13, 2013 be approved.
CARRIED
11.3 Foundation Chairman’s Report
Richard MacDonald reported on the following:
• Total Donations – June - $24,605 • EcoPark Campaign received $15,000 in grants with an additional $10,000 pledged
Richard thanked the Board of Directors for all their support and positive steps taken to promote the Foundation.
12. OTHER STAFF REPORTS/MEMORANDUMS
12.1 5 Year Strategic Plan
Scott Peck presented the report on the 5 Year Strategic Plan for 2014 – 2018.
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The Strategic Plan has been developed through an extensive public consultation process and with input from staff, Board members, and our partner organizations. The Strategic Plan is a concise document with specific goals and objectives. The essence of the Strategic Plan is to provide a higher level of direction relating to goals and objects and the priorities of the HCA.
Scott indicated the next step in this process is for each department to prepare work plans based on budget implications to implement these Strategic goals and objectives.
Scott answered Board members questions. The Board of Directors requested that the work plans once prepared based on budgets are to be brought back to the board for approval. Robert Pasuta suggested that the Agricultural Community should be included in one or more of the Strategic Goals. Robert Pasuta indicated that the picture on the front of the Strategic Plan be changed or enhanced. Robert Pasuta requested that Scott Peck attend the Agricultural Committee meeting during the winter.
BD12,1874 MOVED BY: Santina Moccio SECONDED BY: Dan Bowman
THAT the Board of Directors approve the following recommendations:
THAT the Hamilton Conservation Authority 2014 – 2018 Strategic Plan be approved; and
THAT staff be directed to prepare departmental work plans with associated budgeting implications to implement the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan; and
THAT departmental work plans be approved by the Board of Directors; and
THAT the Agricultural Community be included in one or more of the Strategic Goals; and
THAT the photo on the cover of the Strategic Plan be changed; and further
THAT that Scott Peck attend the Agricultural Committee meeting during the winter.
CARRIED
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12.2 Upcoming Events
Bruce Mackenzie provided an update of the upcoming events that are included in the agenda package.
12.3 Special Board Remuneration
Neil McDougall presented the report. This report was brought forward from the AGM meeting. Staff recommended that Board members be compensated for special meetings or events going beyond the regular meeting per diem and mileage reimbursement for special circumstances. Payments will be made only by an authorization of the Chair or a motion passed by the Board. A usage report will be brought forward to the Board of Directors for review twice a year.
BD12,1875 MOVED BY: Robert Pasuta SECONDED BY: Duke O’Sullivan
THAT the Board of Directors approve the following recommendations:
THAT Board member compensation be expanded beyond the current meetings per diem and mileage reimbursement to include attendance at special meetings or events when attendance of a specific Board member has been requested by the Chair or motion of the Board.
CARRIED
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.1 Millgrove Works Yard
Robert Pasuta asked about the progress to date on the construction yard move to Millgrove. Chris provided members with an update.
14. IN-CAMERA ITEMS FOR MATTERS OF LAW, PERSONNEL AND PROPERTY
BD12,1876 MOVED BY: Brad Whitcombe SECONDED BY: Duke O’Sullivan
THAT the Board of Directors moves in camera for matters of law, personnel and property.
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There was two legal matters and two property matters discussed during the in camera session.
14.1 Confidential Report – BA/June 01-2013
Chris Firth-Eagland presented the report.
BD12,1877 MOVED BY: Brad Whitcombe SECONDED BY: Duke O’Sullivan
THAT the Board of Directors approve the following recommendations:
THAT Report BA/June 01-2013 be approved and remain in-camera.
CARRIED
14.2 Confidential Report – BA/June 02-2013
Chris Firth-Eagland presented the report.
BD12,1878 MOVED BY: Santina Moccio SECONDED BY: Dan Bowman
THAT the Board of Directors approve the following recommendations:
THAT Report BA/June 02-2013 be approved and remain in-camera.
CARRIED
14.3 Confidential Report – Verbal
Chris Firth-Eagland presented the report.
BD12,1879 MOVED BY: Brad Whitcombe SECONDED BY: Duke O’Sullivan
THAT the Board of Directors approve the following recommendations:
THAT the report be approved and remain in-camera.
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14.4 Confidential Report – Verbal
Duke O’Sullivan expressed a concern with the Hermitage Ruins. Due to safety concerns, the Board of Directors suggested that staff set up a site meeting with the Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee.
BD12,1880 MOVED BY: Duke O’Sullivan SECONDED BY: Brad Whitcombe
THAT the Board of Directors moves out of in camera.
CARRIED
15. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Woodend Auditorium, 838 Mineral Springs Road, Ancaster, Ontario.
16. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
HAMILTON CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Conservation Advisory Board
MINUTES
July 11, 2013
Minutes of the Conservation Advisory Board meeting held on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at the HCA’s Christie Lake Conservation Area (Marina Pavilion), commencing at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Maria Topalovic, Chair John Barkovic Rob Booth Sean Botham Dan Bowman Kristen Brittain Lydia Cartlidge James Howlett Robert Pasuta Mary Tice
REGRETS: Frank Cucullo, Donna Kydd, Chris Michels, Santina Moccio, Duke O’Sullivan, Morgan Pirie, and John Shaw
OTHERS PRESENT: Jonathan Bastien, Sandy Bell, Hazel Breton, Chris Firth- Eagland, Bruce Mackenzie, Darren Kenny, Tawnia Martel, and Scott Peck - HCA Staff
1. CHAIR’S REMARKS
Maria Topalovic, Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) Chair, welcomed the members to the meeting and thanked Hazel and Jonathan for the tour of Christie Dam.
2. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were none.
3. DELEGATIONS
There were none.
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4. MEMBER BRIEFING
4.1 Spring Flooding Conditions
Jonathan provided a summary of the spring flooding conditions in the HCA watershed. Jonathan noted that there was no widespread flooding in the spring, but that flooding of some low-lying areas did take place in mid March due to a full melt of the snowpack. Localized flooding also occurred in April due to a significant rainfall event. The April storm also resulted in damage to a number of shorewalls along properties on Lake Ontario. Compared to long-term averages, the results for monthly rainfall were as follows:
• Jan - Well-above average • Feb - Average • March - Well-below average • April - Above average
Hazel Breton then spoke about broader climate concerns showing that the frequency of weather-related disaster events has been increasing both nationally and globally over the last 50 years resulting in more insurance claims by home owners to a yearly average of $1.7 billion in water-related claims nationally (Insurance Bureau of Canada). The cost of water damage claims in Canada has more than doubled in the last decade in part due to the following factors:
• Population, urbanization • Stress on infrastructure • Increasing wealth • Increasing investment in homes • Expectation of high performance basements • Buildings and infrastructure
5. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIONS
5.1 CA1317/CA1318 Hermitage Ruins: Existing Condition & Stabilization Options
CA1320 Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) – HCA Protocol
Maria informed the CAB that both of the above items were approved at the July 4, 2013 HCA Board of Directors meeting.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
6.1 Minutes – Conservation Advisory Board (June 13, 2013)
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CA1321 MOVED BY: Kristen Brittain SECONDED BY: James Howlett
THAT the minutes of the Conservation Areas Advisory Board meeting held on June 13, 2013 be accepted.
CARRIED
7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
7.1 CAB Tracking Report
Darren Kenny briefly reviewed the July tracking report and indicated that the items highlighted as pending were approved at the July 4, 2013 HCA Board of Directors meeting.
CA1322 MOVED BY: Mary Tice SECONDED BY: Lydia Cartlidge
THAT the July, 2013 tracking report be received as presented.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Aquatic Resource Monitoring Program Addendum - Addition and Removal of Monitoring Stations
Tawnia Martel (Acting Aquatic Ecologist) indicated that the main reason for the amendments to the monitoring stations was a lack of data for some HCA lands (Spencer Gorge) and some of our subwatersheds (Chedoke Creek). Monitoring stations will be added according to the following schedule: ◦ Year 1 - 3 stations replaced, 3 new stations added ◦ Year 2 – 2 old stations added, 5 new stations added ◦ Year 3 - 2 old stations added, 3 new stations added
2 stations (Flamborough and Lower Spencer) will be removed.
Scott Peck then asked the CAB if an amendment could be made to the agenda to allow Tawnia to speak on the Canada Goose management activities in Hamilton Harbour and the Christie Lake CA on-line pond decommissioning project that the HCA is currently undertaking.
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CA1323 MOVED BY: James Howlett SECONDED BY: Kristen Brittain
THAT the July, 2013 CAB agenda be modified to add updates on Canada Goose management and Christie Lake CA pond projects.
8.2 Goose Management Activities in Hamilton Harbour (2008-2012)
Tawnia provided a brief update to the CAB. Goose management activity (egg oiling) is conducted by the HCA and many partner agencies at a total of 88 sites in the lower Redhill Creek watershed and Hamilton Harbour. HCA is directly responsible for monitoring 3 of the sites. Between 2008 and 2012, a total of 750 - 1100 eggs were oiled across all sites annually, resulting in an 84-93% reduction in the gosling population.
8.3 Christie Lake Conservation Area Online Ponds Decommissioning and Fish Habitat Restoration Project
Tawnia informed the members that 8 on-line fishing ponds were constructed in the 1970’s that feed into the north side of Christie Lake. The HCA has been conducting bi-annual monitoring of Christie Lake under the Christie Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Plan and some issues that have been identified in the lake that are linked to the fishing ponds:
• Ponds raise water temperatures by 3.75°C • Ponds are filled with sediment • Ponds are rich with nutrients leading to algae growth • Increases in summer temperatures support the production of Cyanobacteria.
To address these issues, the HCA proposes to restore the natural creek system, remove the on-line ponds, and create some perched wetlands. Expected outcomes of the project are:
• Restore passage through 7 culverts • Re-establish 465 metres of natural channel • Increase the population of Northern Pike • Reduce stream temperatures entering Christie Lake by 3°C • Prevent the production of cyanobacteria • Achieve Provincial Water Quality Objectives (PWQO) at the tributary confluences with Christie Lake
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8.4 Crooks Hollow Conservation Area Management Plan
Sandy Bell informed the members that the first Public Information Centre on the Crooks Hollow Conservation Area Management Plan was held on June 25, 2013. 35 people attended and were mostly neighbours of the CA. Staff will continue to develop the Crooks Hollow Conservation Area Management Plan and Mount Albion CA master plan through the summer and a draft plan is proposed in September.
8.5 5 Year Strategic Plan (Verbal Update)
Scott Peck provided a paper copy of the strategic plan to each of the members and informed the CAB that the 5 Year Strategic Plan was approved by the HCA Board of Directors at the July 4, 2013 meeting. The strategic plan will be implemented through strategic action plans developed by division through staff annual work plans.
9. OTHER NEW BUSINESS
Lydia Cartlidge asked if the HCA has developed a wedding planning brochure. Bruce Mackenzie replied that one was developed some time ago, but needs to be revised. In the meantime, Bruce stated that the public should call our office or check the HCA website for wedding information.
10. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the CAB is scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the HCA’s Christie Lake Conservation Area (Marina Pavilion), commencing at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will start with a short tour to the Crook’s Hollow CA.
11. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting was adjourned.
5 Upcoming HCA Events:
Christie Antique Show Saturday, September 7, 2013 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Christie Lake Conservation Area 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 5E2 Canada’s favourite Antique Show with hundreds of dealers and almost 10 acres of antiques. Here you'll find china, jewellery, golf items, tins, scientific instruments, folk art, postcards, native artefacts, Canadian country, fine art, nostalgia items, furniture and much more. Browse or buy that special something from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Food vendors provide lunch or a light snack. Admission fee applies.
Bright Run Dundas Valley September 7, 2013 A walkathon fund raiser for the Juravinski Cancer Centre. May see up to 900 people again at the DVCA Trail Centre and along the Rail Trail. Organized by Bright Run Comm.
Wiggle Waggle Walkathon/Pool event September 8, 2013 Confederation Park/Wild Waterworks Join the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA for a scenic 5km walk followed by a Doggie Pool Party at Wild Waterworks! Registration: 10 am – 11 am. Walk & Splash: 11 am – 3 pm. $40.00 minimum pledge/donation per individual or team member (Kids 12 & under are free!) *All dogs must come with current vaccination tags and/or records. Dogs without current tags/records will not be allowed into Wild Waterworks Event Highlights:
• 5 km walk at Confederation Park • Doggie Pool Party at Wild Waterworks • Vendor Marketplace (pet stores, vet clinics and more!) • Doggie Photobooth • Ruff Sport Agility & Dock Jumping Dog Show • Kids Face Painting • Doggie Swimsuit Contest • 50/50 Draw Prizes for the top 3 individual fundraisers
Mito Canada Foundation Walk-A-Thon September 12 Confederation Park 680 Van Wagner’s Beach Road, Hamilton, Ontario, L8E 3L8
Equestrian Ride Dundas Valley Conservation Area September 13 - 15 650 Governors Road, Dundas, Ontario L9H 5E3 Camp overnight in the magnificent Dundas Valley and enjoy a weekend of trail riding and fun all in support of a great cause. Camp Friday and Saturday night, including a delicious dinner Saturday evening or camp just Saturday evening. Campers must pre- register by calling 905-525-2181. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., take part in guided and unguided rides, a poker run and the chance to win great prizes. All monies raised go toward Dundas Valley trails, including horse-friendly bridges. For more information, please call 905-525-2181.
Telling Tales A Family Festival of Stories Sunday, September 15 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Westfield Heritage Village 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton, Ontario L0R 1X0 A free event celebrating Canada’s leading children’s writers, illustrators and musicians with programmes for all ages. Free parking at Rockton Fairgrounds with complimentary shuttle service to Westfield. (Please note there is no parking at Westfield.) For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca
Thanksgiving Long Weekend Campout October 11 – 14 Valens Lake Conservation Area 1691 Regional Road 97 (R.R.#6), Flamborough, Ontario N1R 5S7 Reservations recommended. For more information, please call Valens Lake at 905-525- 2183 or 519-621-6029 or email [email protected]
Nature Crawl – Fall Colours in the EcoPark October 19 York Road, Dundas Join us to explore the Cootes to Escarpment Area off York Road in Dundas and learn more about plants, wildlife, waterfalls and vistas. Refreshments and entertainment provided. To reserve your spot please email [email protected]