MINUTES

MINUTES

TORBAY ENVIRONMENT & TRAILS COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, August 30, 2006, 8pm, Kin Room/Kinsmen Centre

Present: Shirley Thorne Peggy Manning

Madeleine Florent Ralph Tapper

Kay Codner Ross Traverse

Judy Blakeley Rodolphe Devillers

Betty Ribeiro Charles Marsh

1. Introductions and Review of Agenda

Agenda approved. Rodolphe was introduced to the group.

1. Review and Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting (June 28, 2006)

The minutes were approved with the following updates:

(i) Stewardship sign: the new stewardship sign has been put up at the entrance to the town. We are not sure when the other sign will be installed at the north end of town.

(ii) Newsletter: Ross will provide an article for the next newsletter.

1. Trail Mapping Project - Presentation of New Maps

Madeleine tabled the new maps and the project report. The map is available in three formats: 3'x4', 11"x17", and six 81/2"x11" individual trail maps. The last two will be circulated to members in PDF format and will be posted on our web site. Copies of these will also be made for all the volunteers who helped out this summer. We have received two copies of the large map and will be getting three more copies made for the town and TETC. People are encouraged to copy the maps from the web, use them and give us their feedback and comments on any changes/additions/corrections that are needed. We also welcome any information residents might have on traditional/historical names and data, eg Dead Calf Ridge.

Over the next year, there are a number of issues that will need to be addressed and resolved: ie trails on private property, the impact of the Torbay bypass road, replacement of trails that are destroyed by development, incorporation of the trail system into the town’s municipal plan, etc. Madeleine will check with Brian Winter regarding the status of the right-of-way for the Jones Pond Trail at Marine Drive.

To launch the new maps, it was decided we would hold a hike around Torbay on September 16 beginning at the beach. This will be an occasion to check trail duration and take photographs which can be featured on the final map. One idea was to hold a lunch at the Camp Carey clubhouse at the ballfield during the hike.

1. New EcoAction Project: Community-Based Waste Reduction and Naturalization

The new EcoAction project will begin in early September. Cathy Parsons has been hired as

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coordinator and will report for work on September 11. The success of this project depends in large part on the participation of volunteers and all residents are urged to get involved. A steering committee will be formed to oversee the project. Madeleine will send a summary of the project activities around so people have some idea what is expected.

1. Other Business

5.1 Property Beautification Awards

The awards ceremony took place this evening before the start of the meeting. This year’s overall winner was Gary and Mary Mahon of Western Island Pond Drive.

5.1 Pat McGrath Walk

The walk will take place on September 9 beginning at Gallows Cove and ending at the Anglican Parish Hall. Pledge forms are available at the town hall.