AGENDA LCMTC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Thursday, November 8th, 2010 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Public Works Building Carleton Place Boardroom

Les Humphreys, President, Chair

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Suggested Motion: “THAT, the minutes of the Municipal Trails Corporation Board of Directors meeting held on October 7th, 2010 be approved as circulated.”

4. ADDITIONS & APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Suggested Motion: “THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented.”

5. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

i) Baird Trail Expansion Proposal Mississippi Valley Conservation, Craig Cunningham

6. COMMUNICATIONS

i) Go Snowmobiling Newsletter – attached page 6

Suggested Motion: “THAT, the communications for the November Lanark County Municipal Trails Corporation Board of Directors be received as information only.”

7. REPORTS

i) Update: Community Forest Working Group Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan

No Update.

LCMTC Agenda – November 8th, 2010 1 of 23 ii) Accessible Trail Project Update Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan

Suggested Motion: “THAT, the Accessible Trail Project Update be received as information.”

iii) Perth Community and District Foundation Grant Application Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan

Suggested Motion: “THAT, the Board authorizes the submission of a $7,500 grant application for the purchase and installation of five benches for the Tay Pathway, to the Perth Community and District Foundation.”

iv) Update: Tay River Pathway Working Group (verbal) Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan/Councillor Susan Freeman

Suggested Motion: “THAT, Tay River Pathway Working Group update (verbal) be accepted for information.”

v) Update: Trans Trail (TCT) Sign Installation (verbal) Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan

Suggested Motion: “THAT, the Trans Canada Trail (TCT) Sign Installation (verbal) be received as information.”

vi) Eastern Trails Alliance (EOTA) Report (verbal) Councillor Susan Freeman

Suggested Motion: “THAT, Trails Alliance (EOTA) Report (verbal) be accepted for information”.

vii) Management Committee: K&P Trail (verbal) Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan

a) September 27, 2009 Meeting Minutes – attached page 8 b) November 29, 2009 Meeting Minutes – attached page 10 c) January 19, 2010 Meeting Minutes – attached page 12 d) January 24, 2010 Meeting Minutes – attached page 14 e) March 28, 2010 Meeting Minutes – attached page 15 f) April 25, 2010 Meeting Minutes – attached page 17 g) June 28, 2010 Meeting Minutes – attached page 19

LCMTC Agenda – November 8th, 2010 2 of 23 Suggested Motion: “THAT, the K&P Management Committee Meeting Minutes be accepted for information.”

Suggested Motion: “THAT, further discussions regarding the future management of the K&P Trail be deferred until the second quarter of 2011.”

viii) Big Ben Trail Update Councillor Val Wilkinson, Municipal Representative/ Vice President, Paul Frigon

Suggested Motion: “THAT, the Big Ben Trail Update be received as information.”

ix) Trail Identification Sub-Committee Update (verbal) Members: M. Wark and D. Percival

No Report.

x) Risk Management Signage Councillor Susan Freeman

Suggested Motion: TBD

xi) Ontario Transportation Demand Management Municipal Grant Program – attached page 22 Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan

Suggested Motion: “THAT, the Ontario Transportation Demand Management Municipal Grant Program be received as information.”

xii) Geosynthetics Systems Inc. Marketing Proposal Request Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan

Suggested Motion: “THAT, the Geosynthetics Systems Inc. (GSI) request to use photographs of the Tay River Pathway and Signage be approved subject to the following conditions:

1) that GSI provides sufficient quantities of dirt glue for the next construction phase of the Tay River Pathway.

2) that GSI provides sufficient quantities of dirt glue, as required for Tay River Pathway surface maintenance for the next five years.

LCMTC Agenda – November 8th, 2010 3 of 23 3) that the use of the photographs by GSI for marketing purposes after 2015 be subject to Board approval.”

xiii) LCMTC Board Vacancy Update Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan

Suggested Motion: “THAT, the LCMTC Board Vacancy Update be received as information.”

xiv) Reporting of Volunteer Hours Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan

Suggested Motion: “THAT, all Board members provide the secretary-treasurer with a record of their volunteer hours for 2010 by year-end.”

11. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

None

12. NEXT MEETING

Proposed Next Meetings: Monday, December 13th, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

13. ADJOURNMENT

Board Members: Staff Members: Les Humphreys, Public, President Jonathan Allen, Facilities & Fleet Manager Paul Frigon, Public, Vice-President Erica Patterson, Council & Clerk Services David Percival, Public Morley Wark, Adjacent Land Owner Councillor Dennis Burn, Municipal Representative Councillor Val Wilkinson, Municipal Representative Lorne Hudson, Public Bonnie Schnittker, LGL District Health Unit Steve Allan, CAO, Director of Public Works/Secretary/Treasurer Councillor Susan Freeman, County of Lanark Councillor Bill Dobson, County of Lanark

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COMMUNICATIONS

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REPORTS

LCMTC Agenda – November 8th, 2010 7 of 23 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY K&P MULTI-USE TRAIL MANAGEMENT GROUP Sunday, September 27th, 2009 – 10:00 a.m. Snow Road Snowmobile Club

Meeting Participants:

Dan Sisty Lanark County Municipal Trails Committee – MVCA Board Member Jim Beam North Frontenac Township - MVCA Board Member Morley Wark Lanark County Trails – K&P Snow Trails – Snow Road S.C. Mark Miller Ottawa Valley All Terrain Vehicle Club Kim McColl Ottawa Valley All Terrain Vehicle Club Jim England Sharbot Lake S.C. Ruth Wark K&P Snow Trails – Snow Road S.C. Graeme Nickerson Guest (with Jim Beam) Rene Sweeney Landowner Alice Gilchrist OFSC District 1 - Landowner Remi Sauvé OFSC

Call to Order Dan Sisty gave a brief overview of his role as a volunteer on the Lanark County Municipal Trails Committee and outlined some of the topics to be discussed.

Current Use Agreements: The K&P Snow Trails Association has an agreement with MVCA for use of the railbed for snowmobile season as well as landowner agreements where applicable. MVCA also arranges agreements as required for use of the trail by logging companies, etc. for access to woodlots.

There is a short section of the former railbed at both Flower Station and Lavant Station that are under Township jurisdiction. A by-law amendment is needed to allow use of this portion of track by recreational vehicles (specifically ATV’s as they are not permitted on roadways in Lanark County). The OFATV have already submitted a request for an amendment to permit direct crossing at designated road to access the K&P trail.

The EOTA “gold pass” for ATVs is now recognized by numerous ATV organizations. A portion of the permit fees are to be shared with the various partners. North Frontenac has agreed with the proviso that there is no loss of funding to the township on their Crown Land access fees.

Jim Beam advised that Frontenac has developed a Trails Vision report and it could be accessed on website. Turnout at recent public meeting in Verona was 35 but only a few at Sharbot Lake.

Funding: In the past, the snowmobile association has spent the majority of funds on trail maintenance despite the fact it is used (and abused) by many other parties.

At present the trail is used by snowmobiles, ATVs, dirt bikes, cyclers, hikers, dog sledders, private vehicles, adjacent landowners, cottagers, hunters, horseback riders, etc. A shared multi-use trail will require education to all parties concerned. This must be a “user pay” trail as there is no tax support.

Landowners and hunting camps that use trail to access their properties will be contacted to determine if they would contribute an annual fee to assist with trail maintenance.

Once a formal group is formed, there could be possibilities for grant applications (Trillium, National Trails Coalition, etc.) to assist in trail management. Remi offered assistance from OFSC District 1 office on this process.

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Insurance: The LCTMC has acquired $5M third party liability insurance. The OFSC has $15 million and the OFATV has insurance. It is unlikely that other users have this insurance.

Dan Sisty advised a risk management plan and health and safety policy are in development.

Other issues that require consideration are user education, policing of trails to ensure compliance to pass system, scheduling of use by various groups (i.e. snowmobile season versus ATV use), sharing of maintenance tasks, need for washroom facilities, garbage containers, and appropriate signage.

Other Concerns: As a landowner, Rene Sweeney indicated that ATV runs sponsored by fire department had caused significant damage to his property. Snowmobiles create minimal damage and the club repairs the trails. ATV and dirt bike users were chief cause of damage that had cost in area of $15,000 to repair in past years and those groups do not pay anything towards trails. It was noted that participants in a recent dirt bike run were disrespectful to property as well as other trails users (ATVs). He does not object to these users if they would contribute to trail upkeep and respect private property and other trail users. Jim Beam (North Frontenac) requested him to submit a written letter to him with this concern.

Name: Possible names for group were discussed. It will be known as Mississippi Valley K&P Multi-Use Trail Management Group. Members will include Dan Sisty, Morley Wark, Mark Miller, Jim England, Dave Percival, Rene Sweeney and Alice Gilchrist. A representative from Calabogie will be invited to join. Regular guests are welcome. Meetings will be open for interested parties to attend and contribute ideas and concerns. MVCA are planning an initial 2-year agreement with potential to extend or release “ownership” to the trail management group if successful. . Next Meeting: The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Sunday 29th November at the SRSC Clubhouse. Items to be discussed include timelines for year-round maintenance to avoid peak “repairs” by snowmobile club when preparing for their season. A central contact for “trail boss” will also be needed.

Notes prepared by Alice Gilchrist/Ruth Wark.

LCMTC Agenda – November 8th, 2010 9 of 23 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY K&P MULTI-USE TRAIL MANAGEMENT GROUP Sunday, November 29th, 2009 – 10:00 a.m. Snow Road Snowmobile Club

Meeting Participants:

Dan Sisty Lanark County Municipal Trails Committee – MVCA Board Member Morley Wark Lanark County Trails – K&P Snow Trails Assoc. – Snow Road S.C. Mark Miller Ottawa Valley All Terrain Vehicle Club Kim McColl Ottawa Valley All Terrain Vehicle Club Dave Percivel Jim England Sharbot Lake S.C. Ruth Wark K&P Snow Trails – Snow Road S.C. Alice Gilchrist OFSC District 1 – Snow Road S.C. - Landowner Ron Gilchrist Landowner

Call to Order Dan Sisty called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. It was noted that MVCA representative was not in attendance although he had been advised of the meeting. Dan outlined the intent of this meeting would be to set priorities for the group – where do we go from here and how do we get there, i.e. financing and fundraising. Some landowners had expressed a willingness to contribute to maintenance.

Attendees agreed that the MVCA should attend these meetings. Our group is keen and has resources. MVCA wants a trail manager therefore they should participate and inform the group regarding their criteria for change, i.e. define their needs and expectations, along with the scope and purpose for the trail manager.

M. Wark also indicated that EOTA should be invited to attend as that organization now has a one-year agreement with North Frontenac County concerning use of the trails on Crown Land access roads. EOTA has now become affiliated with OFATV. It was acknowledged that EOTA had repaired two bridges.

OFATV now has 25-30 clubs in their membership. A funding matrix is proposed (similar to that used by OFSC). OFATV is also following the OFSC signage guide.

Dan Sisty agreed to set up a meeting with MVCA on their schedule (working hours) and Alice Gilchrist volunteered to accompany him. This meeting is to confirm our progress to date.

Dan will also meet with Bruce Murphy, President of OFATV (Mark to provide contact information). He will also meet with Cindy Cassidy, EOTA and other reps.

Due to history with EOTA, there are concerns about their involvement and the concensus was that the group should deal directly with OATV as an initial contact.

Dan had a meeting with Bob Fletcher, Mayor of Lanark Highlands, regarding multi-use trails and use of township roads to access established trails. We would need to identify the trail linkages which would use township roads and we could probably gain approval. It was agreed that these linkages should allow “off-highway vehicles” in order to include 2-wheeled and utility vehicles as well as ATVs. Dune buggies are in the UTV category. It was commented that “straddle” only were legal (not side by side vehicles) in provinces of New Brunswick, Quebec, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.

Dan also indicated the OPP support multi-use trail concept and will work with the groups rather than against.

Contact needs to be made with Renfrew County (Jim Hutton) and South Frontenac (Janet Gutowski) to gain representation from those areas in the group.

Rene Sweeney will act as liaison with landowners as well as Shawn Wilson who has volunteered to represent the group of landowners located north of Flower Station.

LCMTC Agenda – November 8th, 2010 10 of 23 The signage issue for ATVs at Snow Road has not been resolved. Signage is required to direct off-highway vehicles to follow Road 509 from bridge over Mississippi to the crossing north of Snow Road which allows access to K&P to avoid trespass. The landowners along this portion of the K&P only grant permission for snowmobile trail on their properties. The OVATV rep will verify whether township approval is required to erect signs. Kim and Mare are to follow up on this.

Dave advised that bike trails are GPS’d with signage. That group will likely join the Gold Pass system. They primarily use K&P to access trails rather than as a riding trail.

Ideas are required for funding – private/public/fundraising

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Sunday, January 24th, 2010 at the Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. The additional representatives will be invited to attend.

Notes prepared by Alice Gilchrist/Ruth Wark.

LCMTC Agenda – November 8th, 2010 11 of 23 Notes of Meeting held 9:30 a.m. 19 Jan 2010 at MVCA, Clydesville, Ontario

Attendees: Dan Sisty; Alice Gilchrist; Ross Fergusson; Paul Leeman

Purpose of meeting was to update MVCA reps on current status regarding their request to Lanark County for a proposal regarding transfer of trail management responsibilities for portion of former K&P railbed and obtain guidance on their expections. Dan and Alice were representing newly formed Mississippi Valley K&P Multi-Use Trail Management Group.

Dan confirmed that Trails Corporation has its own insurance ($5M) as do the OFSC and OATV.

Paul Leeman outlined that the trail was a unique asset, especially for tourism but the management of a multi-use trail was not in MVCA mandate. MVCA as owners would hope a management group would build the trail as a tourism asset, manage it as a multi-use trail and recognize adjacent landowner interests; i.e. to manage, maintain and promote the K&P trail. MVCA confirmed they are open to transfer of ownership and Greater Madawaska had indicated interest to purchase but they would like to keep it within the area as a “public” trail.

It was agreed that a formal agreement is needed to move forward and MVCA will draft up documents for group review/consideration. They are willing to support grant applications for funding. MVCA has charitable status.

They were informed group was considering use of Gold Pass system as used by Ontario Trails Alliance which has provincial recognition.

A risk management plan is also required.

MVCA will provide copies of current landowner agreements and some formal agreements would be required for trail management to control trespass and enforcement. How and who controls access would need to be determined.

Signage would be a major factor along with public education and media involvement. – newsletter.

MVCA will also provide copies of temporary use secondary agreements that are issued to loggers as this responsibility would also be transferred to new management group. Current agreements with Ferguson and Goldman.

MVCA also has secondary agreements for maintenance operations, i.e. Shawn Wilson graded track from Flower Station to Barryvale.

Agreement exists with Bell re their lines from Lavant to Folger. Annual fee $1500 is shared out and would also move to management group.

MVCA has no specific budget for K&P but are receptive to contribute to its management as this would be a “partnership”. No maintenance budget, they just try to deal with emergencies as they arise.

MVCA willing to support management group proposal at County council. They will take update to their board to make them aware of the current progress and the process being followed to move forward on this. Target of spring 2011.

All groups to be considered for multi-use: snowmobiles, ATV, bikers, cyclists, hikers, dog sledders, equestrian,

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Legal rep for MVCA is Greg Anderson Rep for Lanark County is Craig Halpenny

Laurie White is local rep for Trappers

Ross Fergusson to be sent copies of meeting notes for group ---- [email protected]

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY K&P MULTI-USE TRAIL MANAGEMENT GROUP Sunday, January 24th, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. Snow Road Snowmobile Club

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Meeting Participants:

Dan Sisty Lanark County Municipal Trails Committee – MVCA Board Member Mark Miller Ottawa Valley All Terrain Vehicle Club Alice Gilchrist OFSC District 1 – Snow Road S.C. - Landowner Ken (Sandy) Ryder Landowner Rene Sweeney Landowner Shawn Wilson Landowner

Dan Sisty called the meeting to order at 10:15. It was noted that we had very limited attendance due to vacations, etc. New attendees were welcomed and given a brief outline of how the group had been formed and what progress had been made to date.

Dan and Alice gave a report on a meeting held with MVCA on 19 Jan. (Copy of meeting notes attached).

Shawn Wilson questioned whether the trail section between Flower Station and Barryvale would be included in the proposed trail management agreement. There are a number of landowners in that area doing routine maintenance on that portion of the trail.

There was a brief discussion on whether any group members would be able to attend an upcoming risk management seminar being held in Kingston.

Notes prepared by Alice Gilchrist

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY K&P MULTI-USE TRAIL MANAGEMENT GROUP Sunday, March 28th, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. Snow Road Snowmobile Club

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Meeting Participants:

Dan Sisty Lanark County Municipal Trails Corporation Ross Fergusson Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) Morley Wark Lanark County Trails – K&P Snow Trails Assoc. – Snow Road S.C. Mark Miller Ottawa Valley All Terrain Vehicle Club Kim McColl Ottawa Valley All Terrain Vehicle Club Dave Percival Ontario Federation of Trail Riders/Bytown Motorcycle Association Ruth Wark K&P Snow Trails – Snow Road S.C. Alice Gilchrist OFSC District 1 – Snow Road S.C. – Landowner Rene Sweeney Landowner Ron Gilchrist Landowner Rick Brown Greater Madawaska Economic Development Committee Brian Stewart Councillor, Township of Lanark Highlands Bob Fletcher Mayor, Township of Lanark Highlands

Call to Order Dan Sisty called the meeting to order and invited guest Rick Brown to introduce himself and provide the group with his interest in the K&P. Rick is a volunteer member of the Economic Development Committee of the Township of Greater Madawaska. This group is interested in open dialogue with other multi-use trail groups, especially with those involved with the K&P. Renfrew County has a very successful multi-use trail from Renfrew to Calabogie. This is approximately 25 km of trail that is gated for restricted access. Some users were “grandfathered” and have keys to access their properties. They are very supportive of extending the trail from Calabogie to Lanark County. Township owns trail to Tatty Hill Road but the railway bed was broken at the causeway a number of years ago and this will be a major complication to be overcome.

Logging operations have upgraded the railbed between Tatty Hill and the golf course and are using this as a roadway to avoid problems with large trucks on the hills and sharp corners on the Tatty Hill Road. Many local commuters also use this route for easier access. This has created some issues with the snowmobiling community as the trail is plowed bare and sanded during the winter season.

Greater Madawaska Councillor John Pratt leads the Economic Development Committee and is a strong champion for trails development but was unable to attend today’s meeting.

The overall message was that Renfrew County enjoys a very successful recreational trail system which is self- supporting. Everyone agreed that this is an excellent model that we should follow for the trail management plan for the MV K&P group.

Dan Sisty presented a draft Letter of Intent for discussion and review by all parties involved in the group. Everyone is to review the draft with their respective organizations and bring back any concerns or changes to the next meeting. Signing of this Letter of Intent by all participating groups shows commitment to being a partner in the overall trail management for the K&P.

Mayor Bob Fletcher voiced the support of Lanark Township Council for the group to develop a management plan for the K&P trail. He suggested the group should bring representatives from Renfrew County with their success story when presenting our proposed plan to County Council.

The K&P has great tourism potential because of its diverse scenery through wetlands, along lakes and rock formations. Users from many recreational organizations would be interested in using the trail and it is considered that a user-pay system is feasible for the area.

After some discussion, it was agreed that a public meeting should be scheduled to obtain feedback from adjacent landowners and provide them with information on aims of this group. MVCA and Lanark Township will assist in providing names and addresses so a letter can be sent directly to landowners. A date of Saturday, May 29th, 2010 was selected (with a backup date of June 5th, 2010) and location would be Snow Road Snowmobile Club clubhouse.

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Dan Sisty is to invite EOTA to attend our next meeting. It was also suggested that an invitation will also be issued to Lou Kirby representing OFSC (who sits on EOTA Board) and Tom Shepherd (also with OFSC) who chairs a citizens’ committee for the Mazinaw Forest area.

Group members were also requested to suggest ways and means of obtaining startup funding to cover miscellaneous expenses that will occur – photocopying, postage, etc.

Mark Miller advised that OFATV have signs that could be posted in Snow Road area to indicate ATVs are to follow Road 509 in lieu of the privately–owned portions of the railbed; however they are concerned about posting signs on private property or on township road allowances without permission. They were provided the name of Frontenac Deputy Mayor Jim Beam as a contact and members of the SRSC indicated they would place the signs on the private land as the landowners were known to them.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Sunday, April 25th, 2010 at the Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse.

Notes prepared by Alice Gilchrist [email protected] 613-278-1020

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY K&P MULTI-USE TRAIL MANAGEMENT GROUP Sunday, April 25th, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. Snow Road Snowmobile Club

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Meeting Participants:

Dan Sisty Lanark County Municipal Trails Corporation Morley Wark Lanark County Trails – K&P Snow Trails Assoc. – Snow Road S.C. Kim McColl Ottawa Valley All Terrain Vehicle Club Dave Percival Ontario Federation of Trail Riders/Bytown Motorcycle Association Ruth Wark K&P Snow Trails – Snow Road S.C. Alice Gilchrist OFSC District 1 – Snow Road S.C. – Landowner John Pratt Councillor, Greater Madawaska Township

Call to Order Dan Sisty called the meeting to order and welcomed Councillor John Pratt to the meeting.

The main order of business for the meeting was to discuss “open house” versus “public meeting” approach to informing concerned/affected people on the draft proposal for a management plan for the MVCA owned portion of the K&P trail. After various pros and cons, it was determined that we would use hold an “Open House” at the SRSC clubhouse on Saturday, June 19th, 2010. [NOTE: Dan Sisty has advised that this conflicts with an annual charity event to which he is committed so an alternate date is required].

The MVCA is donating $500.00 toward this event and Dave Percival indicated the Bytown Motorcycle Association would donate $300.00. Snow Road Snowmobile Club will waive the $75.00 fee for clubhouse rental and both the Club and K&P Association will have volunteers available to help with the event. OVATV will have a representative available for the open house.

Various materials were identified as required to provide information at the open house, i.e.  Identity of various groups involved in this process and the contacts  Summary of the background to set up plan and process used  Map identifying area concerned  Potential fund raising activities/pay for use  Letters of intent  Draft management plan  Risk management plan  Actual handout/information package with list of contacts  Sign-in/attendance sheet  Suggestion box

Lanark Highlands is to provide the names and addresses of landowners along the trail so they can be issued a personal invitation to the open house. Various media will be contacted to post notices for the public:  Renfrew Mercury (Carter)  Lanark Era (Gena Gibson)  Frontenac News  EMC [various editions]  Perth Courier

LCMTC Agenda – November 8th, 2010 17 of 23 John Pratt shared some insights based on his knowledge and experience with the trail portion in Renfrew County and provided some interesting points to consider concerning to grants and other potential sources of support that could be available. Rick Brown who attended our last meeting was praised as a resource who had provided excellent marketing advice to them. Jeff Muzzie is the landowner rep on their management group and would be able to provide some “best practices” regarding trail management. Dan has already scheduled a meeting with him for May 11th.

Mr. Pratt also recommended the political representatives such as Scott Reid, Cheryl Gallant (Heritage Minister), Hugh Milliken, etc. should be informed of our plans and their status as many of them are very supportive of tourism and trails.

There are issues with attempts to re-establish the railbed as a multi-use trail at Calabogie is the original railbed was sold to a private developer (Bluff Point) and has been filled in, with the township only retaining a drainage easement and the causeway was removed. The only possible trail at this time would be a walking trail perhaps with a boardwalk which would dead-end at Grassy Bay. Local residents would also like to convert the portion from Tatty Hill to Barryvale to year-round road status rather than a trail.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Sunday, May 29th, 2010 at the Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse.

Notes prepared by Ruth Wark/Alice Gilchrist [email protected] 613-278-1020

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