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• newsletters 3@$500ea $1500

• Property Beautification Awards $ 250

• office supplies $ 50

• computer supplies $ 250

• Internet access $14/month $ 164

• Mapping project $1200

• travel to SAM $ 200

• refreshments $ 100

• memberships $ 200

• web site fee $ 50

• trail maintenance -maintenance $480

-labour $320

TOTAL $4764

4. Gully Project Steering Committee Report:

Madeleine reported on progress. A powerpoint presentation was made to Council on November 25 covering what has been accomplished to date and requesting their support for an extension of the project until the end of March in order to complete all project objectives. Work on stewardship agreements and negotiations with landowners continues. A meeting has been set up with Billie Power of the Episcopal Corporation. Shirley will contact Jack Byrne to bring him up to date on the project and seek his support.

Madeleine will send Shirley a copy of the letter sent to EHJV regarding their promised financial

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donation so she can issue a reminder. We have not yet received the contribution of Ducks

Unlimited. A dinner and auction is being considered to raise funds for the next phase of the project as well as to promote community awareness.

The logo designed by Ralph Jarvis was well-received and a suggestion was made that it could be used for the TETC, perhaps in a different colour.

4. Mapping of Trails Project Update:

Harvey reported that there has been a lot of progress made. Major trails have been mapped and many have already been verified. Many of the trails are gone since the 1981 maps were done and many new ones have emerged. The Pathfinders have experienced some difficulty in finding certain trails but overall things are going well. We expect to be able to verify many of the trails this winter once the ground is frozen. When all trails have been verified, we will be checking the main ones against the aerial photographs. We will end up with an interesting network of trails and it looks like we will have a lovely loop around the town. The target to have this phase completed is the fall 2003.

4. TETC Newsletter:

The draft has been submitted to Council and it should be ready for release next week.

4. Community Hikes:

We are considering holding a community hike in January in the backcountry if conditions permit, possibly in the Middle Three Island Pond region. Sandy is familiar with this area and could lead the hike. A notice will be emailed to everyone when a decision has been made. Also, members should take advantage of the winter conditions and consider walking trails that need to be verified for the mapping project.

4. Information and Follow-up Items:

8.1 Forest Landing (Trail’s End) Brochure - Final Draft

The final draft was tabled. There will be a trail from Indian Meal Line to the pond and a first cut has already been made. We have asked the developer if it would be possible to save the scout monument and have it erected in the playground in memory of the Scout camp.

It is hoped that Forest Landing will serve as an example to future developers of the importance of maintaining existing trails for the enjoyment of residents and of promoting green spaces in our community. The TETC is of the view that the 10% green space rule should apply to all developments and is crucial to maintaining the rural character of the town. These green spaces should be kept as natural areas and not necessarily used for playgrounds.

8.2 SAM Meeting, Winterland, October 25-26:

Shirley reported on the SAM meeting which she attended in October. These meetings are an opportunity to visit new stewardship communities. The minutes of the meeting have been prepared by Shirley. The next meeting will take place in the spring in Springdale or Grand Falls.

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There needs to be more information provided to communities about stewardship and what it means. Bob Schmiedendorf and Gerry Hayes are working on the design of a stewardship sign. There is a new national web site which is of interest:

Shirley pointed out that Gerry Yetman would be providing examples of stewardship agreements which may be useful for the Gully Project.

4. Meetings Attended by Committee Representatives:

9.1 Council Meetings:

Madeleine attended the last two meetings. Of interest to our committee was the application for a quarry off Middle Three Island Pond Road which was voted down by a vote of 5 to 2.

9.2 Heritage Committee, November 13:

Harvey attended this meeting. The Heritage Committee will be participating in the Mapping Project once all trails have been verified and we are ready to identify and name the trails.

The Christmas Parade will take place on December 7.

9.3 Jones’ Pond Hearings:

Harvey attended the hearings held to hear the appeal of the Town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove against resident Ron Walsh who built a road within the 50 metre buffer zone on Jones Pond. The TETC is interested in the outcome of these hearings because of the precedent which could be set and which could impact on the Torbay side of Jones Pond. The Commissioner heard arguments but reserved his decision so we will keep an eye on what happens. Harvey spoke on behalf of the TETC. Madeleine will brief Bob Codner and check the town’s position on this.

4. Date of Next Meeting and Adjournment:

As there is no meeting in December, the next meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 29 at 7:30pm at the Kinsmen Centre.