Body: Council Type: Agenda Meeting: Regular Date: April 5, 2013 Collection: Council Agendas Municipality: Frontenac County
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TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA
Date and Time
Friday, April 5, 2013, 10:00 am.
Place
County of Frontenac Administrative Boardroom 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie
Members: Denis Doyle, County Councillor John Inglis, County Councillor Gary Davison, County Councillor Allan McPhail, CRCA Representatiive
Dieter Eberhardt, User Representaive Derrick Spafford, User Representaive Joan Hollywood, Adjacent Land Owner Marc Moeys, Adjacent Land Owner
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Call to order
Adoption of the agenda
Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
Deputations and/or presentations •
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Mr. Jim Patterson will address the Trails Advisory Committee regarding Trans Canada Trails Funding Opportunities.
Adoption of minutes •
Minutes of Meeting held February 1, 2013.
Business arising from the minutes
Communications
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Reports/Topics for Discussion •
Trail Clean Up Day - Saturday, April 27
2013-062 Trails Advisory Committee – 2013 Work Plan Update
Other business
- Next meeting date •
The next regular Trails Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the County Administrative Offices.
- Adjournment
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TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES February 1, 2013 A meeting of the Trails Advisory Committee (TAC) was held in the Frontenac Boardroom of the County Administrative Office, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie, on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. In attendance: Allan McPhail, Chair Councillor Denis Doyle, Vice-Chair Dieter Eberhardt Joan Hollywood Regrets: Councillor John Inglis Derrick Spafford Marc Moeys Staff: Anne Marie Young, Manager of Economic Sustainability Jannette Amini, Deputy Clerk, Recording Secretary 1.
Call to order The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:09 a.m.
Adoption of the agenda Moved by: Seconded by:
Councillor Doyle Mr. Eberhardt
THAT the agenda be approved. CARRIED 3.
Disclosure of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof The Chair requested the Recording Secretary to make note in the minutes that no members of the committee declared any disclosures of pecuniary interest.
Deputations and/or presentations There were none.
Trails Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes February 1, 2013 Received by Council February 20, 2013
Minutes of Meeting held February 1, 2013.
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Adoption of minutes Moved by: Seconded by:
Mr. Eberhardt Ms. Hollywood
THAT the minutes of the Trails Advisory Committee meeting held December 7, 2012 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 6.
Reports/Topics for Discussion a)
2013-030 2013 Work Plan Update Moved by: Seconded by:
Mr. Eberhardt Ms. Hollywood
THAT the Trails Advisory Committee receive the 2013 Work Plan Update report for information. CARRIED With respect to Phase II of the K&P Trail north of Tichborne, it was noted that the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) identifies various property owners along the K&P Trail, including CP Rail and staff will verify ownership of these areas with MPAC. It was also noted that staff will need to have discussions with CP Rail with respect to rights to cross its rail lines or alternate routes could be considered. For the next meeting, staff will bring forward a more comprehensive list of issues with respect to the K&P Trail; however it would be too soon to have any public meetings before April. The ideal and more affordable avenue for these parcels of land would be to negotiate rights of ways. Staff were asked, when providing the next Work Plan update, to include examples of other trail initiatives such as those initiatives taking place on Wolfe and Howe Islands. Ms. Young provided comments to the Committee received from Councillor Inglis who was unable to attend today’s meeting. A copy of Councillor Inglis’ comments is attached to the record in the Clerk’s Office.
Trails Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes February 1, 2013 Received by Council February 20, 2013
Minutes of Meeting held February 1, 2013.
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b)
2013-031 Trails Concept Plan – Draft Terms of Reference Moved by: Councillor Doyle Seconded by: Mr. Eberhardt THAT the Trails Advisory Committee receive the Trails Concept Plan – Draft Terms of Reference report for information; AND FURTHER THAT the Trails Advisory Committee recommend that County Council approve the Draft Terms of Reference noted in the Trails Concept Plan – Draft Terms of Reference report as amended to include examples of current initiatives underway or future initiatives to explore such as the Canal project and the Bear Point Trail on Big Sandy Bay, Wolfe Island. CARRIED The Committee agreed that the Terms of Reference should include some examples of initiatives currently underway such as the Canal project and the Bear Point Trail on Big Sandy Bay on Wolfe Island or future initiatives to explore. Committee members will forward to staff any initiatives they are aware of for inclusion in the Terms of Reference.
c)
Update on portions of the K&P Trail as a feeder trail to the Trans Ontario Provincial (TOP) Trails Mr. Eberhardt noted that he has contacted the District 1 manager and has outlined the situation to him; however he has indicated that no action will happen until the spring. The OFSC has mandated that no new trails can be established however we can establish new trails if a club’s total trail kilometres stay the same. Lennox & Addington Ridge Runners has decommissioned a long section of trail this year so it should be possible to add the Verona to Harrowsmith K&P section to the club’s trails. The assumption is that the trail be open to Verona and the Hardwood Creek bridge be in place by next Fall.
d)
Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund Ms. Young noted this funding is a follow-up to the Healthy Communities Fund and the County could fall into some of the objectives of this funding; however the County is not set up to do programs and a body would need to be hired to implement this. The Townships could also take advantage of this funding. It was noted that this funding is open to not-for-profit organizations and members of this Committee who are involved in these types of organizations could also take advantage of this funding opportunity. Ms. Young will forward a copy of this information to Committee members and offered her assistance to any community groups that may wish to take advantage of this as this could be a good way to promote the trails.
Trails Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes February 1, 2013 Received by Council February 20, 2013
Minutes of Meeting held February 1, 2013.
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Other business Ms. Young advised the Committee that she has been in discussions with Trans Canada Trails who require the County’s Trails Concept plan be submitted in their format in order for the County to receive funding. She confirmed that staff should have this ready to go next week. She suggested that Mr. Jim Patterson be invited to next meeting to speak to the Committee on this matter. Ms. Young advised that the RFPs for the Bellrock Bridge, the Trails Concept Plan and the development of the trail bed have been drafted and have been worded in such a way that allows alternative ways of doing the work if a more cost efficient manner could be realized. With respect to the South Frontenac Township trail section on Verona Road, staff will follow up with Mr. Mark Segsworth.
Next meeting date The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Boardroom.
Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:49 a.m.
Trails Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes February 1, 2013 Received by Council February 20, 2013
Minutes of Meeting held February 1, 2013.
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Trail Clean Up Day Saturday, April 27 Help make the Frontenac K&P Trail more beautiful! When: 10:00 a.m. – noon Where: Verona – Bellrock Road to Verona Public School Who: All Frontenac County Residents Wear comfortable walking or running shoes, dress for the weather and come prepared with garden gloves, bug spray and sunscreen. Children and pets are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. See www.frontenaccounty.ca for more information
Register: Email Trina Jones at tjones@frontenaccounty.ca or call 613-548-9400 ext 304
Trail Clean Up Day - Saturday, April 27
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Report 2013-062 TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT To:
Chair and Members of the Trails Advisory Committee
From:
Anne Marie Young Manager of Economic Sustainability
Date prepared:
March 26, 2013
Date of meeting:
April 5, 2013
Re:
Trails Advisory Committee – 2013 Work Plan Update
Committee Recommendation THAT the Trails Advisory Committee receive the 2013 Work Plan Update report for information. Background At the December 19, 2012 regular meeting of County Council, Council approved the Trails Advisory Committee Work Plan for 2013. Goal/Vision The vision of the County of Frontenac stated in Directions for Our Future is Fresh with Opportunity Growing Vibrant, Innovative, Natural, Sustainable Places. Within the context, the Vision shared in the Frontenac Trails Master Plan can be read: Trails in the County of Frontenac promote sustainable and healthy communities by encouraging residents and visitors to get active while appreciating the natural beauty and rich heritage of Frontenac County. Mandate
To provide input and suggestions regarding the execution of Implementation Plan for the Frontenac K&P Trail.
To provide input and suggestions regarding other trails initiatives throughout the County including the Townships of North, Central, South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands.
To report periodically to County Council on progress on the committee’s work.
Committee Report Trails Advisory Committee – 2013 Work Plan Update April 5, 2013
2013-062 Trails Advisory Committee – 2013
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Comment Work Plan activities realized to date:
- Provide input and suggestions to recognize and realize actions relative to the County of Frontenac Trails Master Plan.
Target to fully open the K&P section from Hartington to Craig Road in 2013. Update 2013-04-05 - Meetings have been held with South Frontenac Public Works Manager and a working relationship is being established to ensure that the Township stays informed of the developments of the K&P. Contact has been made with a landowner at Hartington to arrange a meeting to view and mark proposed crossings of the trail that he has identified as being in current use. A meeting was held with representatives of the Frontenac Farmer’s Market (FFM), South Frontenac Public Works Manager and County staff to glean information for a request for a new site location for the market to open on Fridays. The trail south of Harrowsmith on the east side of Highway 38 is a location they that they have seen as desirable.
- Work with adjacent landowners and private property owners (in the areas of discontinuity). Develop a strategy to advance the continuity of the Trail. Frontenac K&P Implementation Plan - Phase 2 Update 2013-02-01 - A draft document is underway and staff intend to have it ready for the committee to review at the meeting in April. Update 2013-04-05 - A draft document is still a work-in-process.
- Communicate with other trail organizations and invite them to committee meetings to share best practices and possible partnerships. Update 2013-04-05 - Jim Patterson, Trans Canada Trail Ontario - guest at this meeting.
- Ensure that the committee’s time is allocated evenly between the implementation of the Frontenac K&P and other initiatives that facilitate the development and/or marketing of other trail systems in the County. Trails Concept Plan for the County of Frontenac Update 2013-02-01 - A draft Terms of Reference has been drawn up and has been submitted to the Trails Advisory Committee under a separate report. Financial Implications Provisions for trail related expenses have been included in the 2013 budget.
Committee Report Trails Advisory Committee – 2013 Work Plan Update April 5, 2013
2013-062 Trails Advisory Committee – 2013
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