Body: Council Type: Minutes Meeting: Regular Date: December 4, 2014 Collection: Agenda Attachments Municipality: Frontenac County
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TR RAILS ADVISORY CO OMMITTEE M MINUTES Decem mber 4, 2014 A meetin ng of the Trrails Adviso ory Committtee (TAC) was w held in n the Bud Clayton C Memoria al Room of the Countyy Administra ative Office e, 2069 Batttersea Roa ad, Glenburnie on Thurssday, Dece ember 4, 20 014 at 10:00 0 AM. Roll Calll: • Allan A McPha ail, Chair • Warden W Den nis Doyle, Vice-Chair V • Dieter D Eberh hardt • Derrick D Spaffford • Joan Hollyw wood • Marc M Moeys s Staff: • Anne A Marie Young, Ma anager of Economic Developmen nt • Kayla K Blakely, Recording Secretary
C to orde Call er
The Cha air called th he meeting to order at 9:59 a.m. 2.
A Adoption off the agend da
B Moved By: Seconde ed By:
Mr. M Moeys Mr. M Eberharrdt
he agenda for f the Deccember 4, 2014 2 Trails Advisory A C Committee b approved be d. THAT th CARR RIED 3.
D Disclosure of pecunia ary interes st and gene eral nature e thereof
No mem mbers of the e Committee declared any disclossures of pe ecuniary inte erest.
4.
Adoption of minutes
Moved By: Seconded By:
Warden Doyle Mr. Spafford
THAT the minutes of the Trails Advisory Committee meeting held October 2, 2014 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 5.
Deputations and/or presentations
There were none. 6.
Reports/Topics for Discussion 2014-176 Trails Advisory Committee – 2014 Work Plan Update
Ms. Young explained that since the last Committee meeting, significant work has been completed related to producing the Partnership Agreement with the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA) and releasing the Bridge RFP. Work on the trail has begun and has been moving along quickly. Ms. Young stated that Fish Creek Bridge should have been completed prior to Elbow Creek Bridge in order to gain access to this detached part of the trail, therefore a solution to the access issue was included as an addendum to the RFP. The funding received for the development of the Trail applies to the section of the trail from the White Lake Road access to the southernmost point of Oclean Lane, and therefore does not cover the north section that would surpass the Fish Creek Bridge. It will be determined at a later date how this section of the trail will be developed. The trucking and materials are under the EOTA’s role in trail construction, and the bridge(s) is/are the County’s responsibility. Currently the contractor has completed the trail to Elbow Creek. The Geotechnical Investigation report determined that there is 12 feet of gravel at the base of the Creek, and the 6 existing wooden pylons are in fair to good condition and extend 13.5 meters downward to the bedrock. The beaver damn at the site has been removed to prepare for the awarded contractor to construct the Elbow Creek Bridge. Mr. Eberhardt informed the Committee that the L&A Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club has opened all of the gates along the Trail from Harrowsmith to the south access at Craig Road as per the protocol that went to Council. The gates have been unlocked and relocked open so they cannot be closed by the public. Committee members mentioned that trees and debris have been falling onto the trail, however it seems the user have been removing the brush as they come upon it.
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Regarding a County Trails meeting she had attended, Ms. Young suggested that potential partnerships with Lanark County and Renfrew County could be established once the trail is completed to connect to their existing trail networks. Central Frontenac staff will be a good resource for future development of the K&P Trail for their local representation, for approaching adjacent landowners and for suggesting alternatives routes where needed. Mr. Eberhardt suggested that a barrier be put in place once the construction of the bridge commences to prevent snowmobiles and ATVs from using this unopened section of the trail and disturbing the construction process during the winter. Ms. Young addressed an adjacent landowner’s concern about ATV’s using the section of the trail along Duncan Lake south of Fish Creek Road which is an environmental sensitive area. An alternative route was suggested to detour ATV’s onto Township roads Oclean Lane and Fish Creek Road then westward back onto the Trail. Mr. McPhail began discussion on who would maintain Oclean Lane if the County were to divert ATV’s to these Township roads. He suggested that a formal agreement with the Township of Central Frontenac be established to delegate maintenance responsibilities and costs, and liabilities. The County should set precedence for the off-trail rerouting that will be encountered in the future development. Warden Doyle expressed the benefits of Kingston completing its portion of the K&P south to connect to the Waterfront Trail, in order to have a corridor from Lake Ontario to Sharbot Lake and beyond in the future. Moved By: Seconded By:
Mr. Eberhardt Mrs. Hollywood
THAT the Trails Advisory Committee receive this 2014 Work Plan Update report for information. AND FURTHER THAT County Council approve the diversion of ATV traffic from the K&P Trail between where it conjuncts with Oclean Lane and the access north of Fish Creek Bridge, with diverted traffic using Oclean Lane and Fish Creek Road; subject to confirmation of ownership of Oclean Lane and a formal maintenance agreement with Central Frontenac for the right-of-way. CARRIED 7.
Communications i.
Correspondence from Bill Murnighan regarding specific usages of the K&P Trail
Ms. Young explained that she would respond to Mr. Murnighan once she had informed the Committee and gathered their input. Mr. Eberhardt stated that the snowmobile club
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has Snowmobile Trail Officer Patrol (STOP) Officers and Trail Patrollers that will enforce proper trail use, along with Ontario Provincial Police officers.
Other business
Ms. Young acknowledged the need for regulations and standards for placing signage on the trail. Committee members recognized the importance of local businesses promoting their amenities and location; however sign pollution should be avoided. Mr. Eberhardt also mentioned that the snowmobile club places information and kilometer signs along the trail indicating upcoming destination points. Mr. Eberhardt approached the committee regarding the Snowmobile Club’s interest in constructing a “comfort station” on the north end of the trail (approximately one kilometer south of White Lake Road) to provide a rest stop for trail users. The groomer operators will maintain the small building during winter months; however it will continue to be available for use year-round. It could be explored that EOTA assume responsibility during the summer, or eventually a “Friends of the K&P” group. The Committee agreed the project is beneficial to the trail users and Mr. Eberhardt informed that the club will install it within the coming weeks. 9.
Next meeting date
The next meeting date will be determined when County Council reappoints the Committee. 10.
Adjournment
Moved By: Seconded By:
Warden Doyle Mr. Moeys
THAT the meeting hereby adjourn at 10:57 a.m. CARRIED
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