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CONSERVATION {. RELATED LAND ll-APRIL-1986 U/86
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD
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The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in the Humber
Room at the Authority Head Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday,
Apr il 11, 1986 at 10.00 a.m.
PRESEUT
Chairman Emil Kolb
Vice Chairman Don Jackson
Members Wi lliam Granger
Lorna Jackson
John McGinnis
Sandy Nimmo
ttancy Porteous
Maja Prentice
Al Ruggero
Vice Chairman of the Authority Lois Hancey
ABSENT
Mem be r Chris Gibson
MI NUTES
Res. H Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by John McGinnis
THAT the Minutes of Meetings 14/85, 15/85 and t6/85 be approved.
CPoRRIED.
ADVI SORY BOARD TERMS OF REFERENCE
Res. 12 Moved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Maja Prentice
< THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the Terms of Reference for the Conservation and Related
Land Management Advisory Board, as set out below, be adopted
To initiate, study, report on and :ecommend a comprehensive program
of land management in the regions under the jurisdiction of the
Authority, and, without restricting the foregoing,
THE SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE SHALL INCLUDE:
- policy, program and project development in the areas of Community
Relations, Watershed Recreation and Heritage Conservation;
- planning and site development of all Authority operated public use
facilities;
- marketing of revenue-producing facilities including the
Conservation Areas, Black Creek Pioneer Village and the Kortright
Centre for Conservation;
- development and implementation of a comprehensive public
information program for watershed residents, Authority members,
municipal and provincial elected officials and staff, and specifiC
target groups, on all aspects of the Authority's programs;
- operations and maintenance of Authority facilities including the
provision of visitor services, safety and security;
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- preparation of agreements related to the development, management
or operation of any component of the Au thori ty' s land resource
by other public or private interests;
- development, operation and maintenance of Black Creek Pioneer
Village in conformity with accepted museum standards
CARRIED.
ARCHAEOLOGY PROPOSAL
The purpose of this proposal is to describe an archaeology program for the
identification, study, conservation and interpretation of heritage resources
located on Authority lands This program, when completed, will provide the
Authority with a heritage inventory which will help facilitate future develop-
ments on its lands and be a means by which the Authority can comply with the
heritage requirement of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, the Municipal
Planning Act, and the Heritage Act.
The proposal incorporates three components:
(1) an Archaeological Heritage Inventory
(2) an Archaeological Field Survey
(3) the interpretation of data acquired through the survey
Each component represents an important area of M T.R.C A responsibil i ty.
(1) The Archaeological Heritage Inventory would establish a format for gathering
and recording site data, compiling and confirming all data concerning known
sites and developing a predictive model of site locations
(2) The Archaelogical Field Survey would verify known sites and define
archaeological sites previously unknown on Authority lands Lands to be
surveyed have been priorized
( 3) The Interpretation component would analyse the material and information
collected through the survey phase, and develop a comprehensive report.
This report would describe the data in a format beneficial to both the
Authority and the archaeological community.
The integration of these components would be best achieved if the administration
of the program was under the direction of an archaeologist working solely for the
Authority.
Res 13 Moved by John McGinnis
Seconded by William Granger
THE BOARD RECOMMElIDS THAT a progtam to establish an archaeological heritage
inventory on Authority lands, according to the proposal dated January 1986, be
adopted;
AlID FURTHER THAT the Minister of Citizenship and Culture be requested to provide
a Community Facilities Improvement Grant of $160,300 to implement this program.
CARRIED
CLAREMONT CONSERVATIOtl AREA
- Site Plan Swimmi ng Pool for the Disabled
In 1974 the Authority developed a pilot program, in conjunction with the Ontario
March of Dimes, to provide a camping experience for disabled adults. This
pioneer program has been operated, refined and further developed each year,
providing programs at both Albion Hills and Claremont in the summer months. The
Ontario March of Dimes is now one of the major users of these two Conservation
Field Centres in the summer time, a period more difficult to assign to
educational groups
An important aspect of the camp has been the swimming program at both Albion
Hills and Claremont The group is well served by the regular swimmimng
facilities at Albion Hills At Claremont, an above-ground pool has been used as
a temporary measure
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It now appears likely that the program will continue indefinitely, subject to
funds being available for the camp <near $80,000 in 1985), and new swimming
facilities will be required at Claremont.
Authority staff has designed a pool satisfactory to both the Ontario March of
Dimes and the Authority. Its installation is subject to the Ontario March of
Dimes providing all funds for the development and annual maintenance for the
pool.
Res. t4 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: William Granger
THE BOARD RECOHMEUDS THAT the site plan, dated April 11, 1986, for the swimming
pool for the disabled at the Claremont Conservation Pleld Centre be approved;
AtJD FURTHER THAT the develoP1l\8nt be contingent upon the Ontario March of Dimes
reimbursing the Authority for the development costs and the annual operating
costs,. in addition to the regular fee for the use of the Centre.
CARRIED
CLAIREVILLE COtISERVATIOtl AREA
- Golf Course Development
Res. tS Moved by: Uancy Porteous
Seconded by: Lorna Jackson
THAT the preliminary proposals for the design, development and operation of a
36-hole golf course at the Claireville Conservation Area be received;
AtJD THE BOARD RECOMMEtlDS THAT all four applicants be invi tad to make detailed
proposals;
THAT each of the applicants be infor.med that the Authority is looking for a
substantial pay-as-you-play component;
THAT staff be authorized to engage the services of outside expertise, as may be
required, to assist in the analysiS and evaluation of the detailed proposals;
PonD FURTHER THAT ~hese four organizations be invited to present their proposals
to a future meeting of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory
Board.
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KORTRIGHT CEUTRE FOR COtlSERVATIOU
- Program Development: Fish & Wildlife, Water, and Renewable Energy
Res. i6 Moved by: Don Jackson
Seconded by: Maja Prentice
THE BOARD RECOHMEllOS THAT the agreements between The Metropoli tan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority and the Province of Ontario for the development and
implementation of Fish and Wildlife, Water, and Renewable Energy Programs at the
Kortright Centre for Conservation be renewed for a one-year period, commencing
April 1, 1986 and concluding March 31, 1987;
AMD FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
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CONSERVATIOn AREAS
- Equine Programs
Res. t7 Moved by: nancy Porteous
Seconded by: Maja Prentice
THAT the preliminary proposal of Equine Recreation Enterprises Limited for the
continuation of the Claireville Ranch and the extension of the Equine Program to
Glassco Park and the Kortright Centre for Conservation, in the Boyd Conservation
ARea, be received:
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT staff be authorized and directed to develop an
agreement with Equine Recreation Enterprises Limited, similar to the agreement
established in 1984, for the use of the ClairevJlle Conservation Area for
equestrian programs, to conclude by December 31, 1986;
THAT staff be authorized and directed to develop, if practical, an agreement to
'test some of the programs contained in the preliminary proposal of Equine
Recreation Enterpr~ses Limited at Glassco Park and at the Kortright Centre for
Conservation, to conclude December 31, 1986;
AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to develop a detailed proposal, in conjunction
with Equine Recreation Enterprises Limited, for a long term development to permit
equestrian facilities and programs to be available to conservation area visitors,
and to present this proposal to the Conservation and Related Land Management
Advisory Board prior to the end of 1986.
CARRIED.
CLAIREVILLE COtlSERVATION AREA
- Site Plan: Water Park
Res. i8 Moved by: Don Jackson
Secqnded by: John McGinnis
THE BOARD RECOMMEtlDS THAT the Site Plan for the Water Park at the Claireville
Conservation Area, dated April 11, 1986, be approved.
CARRIED.
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PLAlH1UlG AUD DEVELOPMEUT PROJECTS - 1986
The following list of planning and development projects for 1986 was presented to
the Board:
l. Claireville Conservation Area - Water Park
- Plan and program review
- Site inspections
2. Claireville Conservation Area - Golf Course
_ Revlew and analysls of detailed proposals
- Public participation
- Uegotiations re agreement
- Preparation of plans for approval
3. Ten Year Concept Plan for Public Use of Authority Lands
4. Boyd Conservation Area - Concept Plan
_ Incorporate changes as a result of public input
re Town of Vaughan Community Centre Development
- Prepare final plan
5. Boyd Entrance and Pool preliminary design
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6. Kortright Centre Master Site Plan
- Exhibit and interior plan
7. Bolton Flood Plain Lands Plan
8. Claireville -Glassco -Kortright
- Equestrian FaClllty - plan and agreement
9. Greenwood Conservation Area - Concept Plan
10. Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
- Mill restoration and evaluation of alternate uses
11. Deve 1 0 liaison with the local and re ional rnunici alities
regardlng t e provislon 0 pubhc use aClllties
12. The Archaeology Heritage Inventory Program
Res. '9 Moved by: Nancy Porteous
Seconded by: Al Ruggero
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the foregoing staff report on Planning and Development
Projects be received;
THAT the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board hold special
meetings during the course of the year to consider item 3 - Ten Year Concept Plan
for Public Use of Authority Lands;
AnD FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the 1986 Planning and
Development Projects.
CARRIED
BOYD CONSERVATIOn AREA
- Maple Lions Club - Proposal re Camping
Res. no Moved by John McGinnis
Seconded by Don Jackson
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the letter, dated April 2, 1986, from the Lions Club of
Maple on the subject of camping in the Boyd Conservation Area be received;
AND FURTHER THAT the staff be directed to consider the proposal as part of t.he
. Concept Plan for the Boyd Conservation Area, and report back to the Conservation
and Related Land Management Advisory Board prior to the end of 1986.
CARRIED
KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION
- Vertical Axis Wind Turbine - Proposal
Res ill Moved by William Granger
Seconded by Sandy Nimmo
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the proposal of Adecon Energy Systems Inc to install a
demonstration Adecon-l9M Vertical Axis Wind Turbine at the Kortright Centre for
Conservation be approved subject to a suitable agreement being developed for a
period not to exceed one year;
AND FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed
to take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of the necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED
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OFFICIAL OPElIIUGS - 1986
Res. #12 Moved by Maja Prentice
Seconded by nancy Porteous
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the following Official Opening Ceremonies be held in
1986
- The Tinsmith Shop - Black Creek Pioneer Village - Friday, June 13, 1986
- Water Park - Claireville Conservation Area (tentative date, June 27)
CARRIED
PROJECT FOR THE ACQUISITIOn OF LAUD WITHItl THE tlIAGARA
ESCARPMEUT PARK SYSTEM
Since the 1967 Select Committee on Conservation Authorities recommended that the
Province of Ontario develop "a long range policy and comprehensive development
plan" for the niagara Escarpment, the Authority has been involved in providing
input and comment at all stages of the process of preparing the I1iagara
Escarpment Plan, approved in 1985 A component of this process has been the
identification of lands within the Escarpment area for consideration as "suitable
for acquisition" for park purposes
The culmination of the planning process and plan approval in 1985 included a
la-year acquisition program to be funded lOO% through monies provided by the
Niagara Escarpment Fund, administered by the Ontario Heritage Foundation In
order to participate in this program and to be in a pOSition to accept donations
of land or to acquire property deemed by the Authority and the Province of
Ontario to be suitable for inclusion in the uiagara Escarpment Parks System, it
is necessary for the Authority to adopt a project. Tha project identifies those
lands adjacent to the Glen Haffy Forest and Wildlife Area which are considered
suitable for Park System acquisition
Res jI13 Moved by nancy Porteous
Seconded by William Granger
THE BOARD RECOMMElIDS THAT "Project for the Acquisition of Land within the niagara
Escarpment Park System", dated March 1986, be adopted and appended to the
Authority Minutes #3/86;
THAT all member municipalities be designated as benefiting;
THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to approve the Project and a grant of
100% of the cost, through the Ontario Heritage Fund; .
AlID FURTHER THAT, when approved, the appropriate Authority officials be
authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the Project,
including the execution of any necessary documents
CARRIED
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SCHEDULE OF MEETItlGS - 1986
Res. i14 Moved by: Nancy Porteous
Seconded by: John McGinnis
THE BOARD RECOMMEUDS THAT the following schedule of meetings be approved for
1986:
Meeting il/86 - Friday, April 11, 1986 - 10.00 a.m.
12/86 - Friday, June 6, 1986 - 10.00 a.m.
13/86 (SPECIAL) - Thursday, June 19 - 4.00 p.m.
(to consider Golf Cours& proposals)
i4/86 - Friday, September 19, 1986 - 1Q.00 a.m.
15/86 - Friday, tlovember 21, 1986 - 10.00 a.m.
with additional meetings being scheduled to consider the Ten Year
Concept Plan for Public Use of Authority Lands
CARRIED
TERMIUATIon
on MOTIon, the meeting terminated at 12.10 pm., Friday, April 11, 1986.
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CONSERVATION MID RELATED LAND
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD 6-JUNE-l986 ~2/86
The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in the Humber
Room at the Authority Head Office, S Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on F-::iday,
June 6, 1986 at 10 00 a m
PRESENT
Chai nna n Emil Kolb
vi ce Cha i rna n Don Jackson
Members William Granger
r..orna Jackson
John McGinnis
Sandy Nimmo
Nancy Porteous
Al Ruggero
Vice Chairman of the Au thori ty Lois Hancey
ABSENT
Member Maja Prentice
MINUTES
Res. US Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by John McGinnis
THAT the Minutes of Meeting #1/86 be approved
CARRIED
WATERSHED PLAN - 1986
Res #16 Moved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Al Ruggero
THAT the staff report on the Watershed Plan, 1986, be received;
THE BOARD RECOMMEUDS THAT the Watershed Plan, 1986, be circulated to the member
municipalities and the Minister of Uatural Resources for comment
CARRIED
DONOR RECOGNITION POLICY
In 1977 the Authority adopted a Recognition Policy It was designed to make the
public, and especially the users of the Authority lands and facilities, aware of
the financial and other support provided by governments, the Foundation, school
boards, lotteries and others
The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation has recommended that
this policy be updated.
Res H7 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by Sandy Nimmo
THAT the Donor Recognition Policy, revised May 22, 1986, be received;
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the Donor Recognition policy, revised May 22, 1986, as
amended, be approved
CARRIED
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VOLUtlTEER POLICY
Over the years volunteers have b~en of invaluable help in carrying out many
Authority programs There are still a number of areas where volunteers can be
used effectively
Prior to expansion of the progr~~, however, it is impor~ant that the Authority
adopt a policy and develop a Volunteer Manual to outline in detail the policies
and practices the Authority will follow with respect to the Volunteer Program
Res U8 Moved by Sandy Nimmo
Seconded by William Granger
THAT the Volunteer Policy, dated ~ay 27, 1986 be received;
:'HE BOARD RECOMI1EtlDS THAT the Volunteer Policy, dated May 27, 1986, as aI:lended,
be approved
CARRIED
CONSERVATIOtl AREA REGULATIONS
Since 1981, preparation has been underway of generic Conservation Area
Regulations applicable to all Conservacion Authorities in Ontario In order for
these Regulations to be approved by Order-in-Council, they must be adopted by the
full Authority without alteration, and then forwarded to the Minister of Ilatural
Resources for his recommendation for approval
Staff is satisfied that these new regulations will meet the needs of our
Autho~ity in the operation of its conservation areas
Res H9 Moved by Nancy Porteous
Seconded by William Granger
THE BOARD ReCOMMEtlDS THAT, pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act R S 0
1980, Section 29(1), the Conservation Area Regulations be adopted;
AllD FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed
co take whatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
ALBIOtl SAIlITARY LA!IDFILL SITE - TOWII OF CALEDON
A request has been received from the Regional Municipality of Peel for a renewal
of the agreement between the Authority and the Region to operate a sanitary
landfill on Authority owned lands in Lot 18, Concession 4, Town of Caledon
(formerly Township of Albion) In June 1976 the Authority entered into an
agreement with the Regional Municipality of Peel for the operation of a sanitary
landfill site on 7 25 hectares (l5 960 acres) This agreement provided for
landfilling to be carried out in three stages within conditions of Certificate of
Approval issued for the site by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. Section
"A" has been completed, and Section "B" is underway with estimated completion in
January 1987 The Regional Municipality of Peel has identified that the landfill
capacity remaining in Section "C" is needed to I:leet the needs of the Town of
Caledon Expansion of the landfilling into Section "C" as provided for in the
original agreement requires further detailed study to determine the impact
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Res =20 Moved by Sandy Nimmo
Seconded by Don Jackson
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the agreement between The Metropolitan Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority and the Regional Municipality of Peel for the
operation of the Albion Sanitary Landfill on the east half of Lot 18, Concession
4, Town of Caledon (for~erly the Township of Albion) be renewed for a period of
one (1) year from June 1, 1986 to permit the completion of landfilling in Section
ItB" in accordance with original contour plan for this operation;
AIID FURTHER THAT Authority staff be directed to work ~ith the Regional
Municipality of Peel to determine the suitablility of the Albion Sanicary
Landfill si~e for expansion into Section "C", and to report back to the
Conservation and aelated Land Management Advisory Board
CARRIED
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
- Interpretation and Education Policy
Res Jl2l Moved by John McGinnis
Seconded by llancy Porteous
THE BOARD RECOMMElIDS THAT the interpretation and education policy prepared for
submission to the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture in connection with the
application for the Community Museum Operating Grant be approved
CARRIED
CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA - SUHSHH1E BEACH WATER PARK
- Entrance Gate and Ticketing Scheme
Res. #22 Moved by Nancy Porteous
Seconded by Lorna Jackson
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT the proposal for an entrance gate and ticketing scheme
for the Sunshine aeach Water Park, Cla.reville Conservation Area, as outlined by
\'1ave Riders Limi ted, be a9proved subject to satisfactory detailed plans being
submitted to the Authority
CARRIED.
CHANGE OF ~EETING DATE
The nex~ scheduled meeting date for this Board, -viz 4 00 P m , June 19th, 1986,
conflicts with an evening event at the Regional Municipality of Peel
IT WAS AGREED to hold the next meeting at 8 30 am, June 27, 1986.
TERMI NATIOll
ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 20 a.m., Friday, June 0, 1986.
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CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND 27-JUNE-l986 n/86
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in the Humber
Room at Black Creek Pioneer Village, Visitors Centre, on Friday, June 27, 1986 at
8 30 a m.
PR ES ENT
Chairman Emil Kolb
Memb~r s Frank Andrews
William Granger
John McGinnis
Nancy Porteous
Maja Prentice
r.l Ruggero
The Meadows at Claireville
President Adam Stelmaszynski
Secretary-Treasurer Donald Sheldon
Vice-President Peter S. Storms
Thomas McBroom Associates Ltd.
President Thomas McBroom
Bruc e S Eva ns Limi ted
President Ted George
Clintar Groundskeeping Services
President Robert Wil ton
Robert Pos1iff and Associates Robert PosH ff
ABSENT
Vice Chairman Don Jackson
Members Lorna Jac!<:son
Sandy Nimmo
MINUTES
Res Jl23 Moved by Nilliam Granger
Seconded by Al Ruggero
THAT the Minutes of Meeting Jl2/86 be approved
CARRIED
CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA
- Golf Course Development
The Meadows at C1aireville group made a presentation to the Board on their
proposal for three golf courses at Claireville. Question period followed, after
which the presentation group left the meeting
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Res. !24 '1oved by John McGinnis
Seconded by Al Ruggero
THAT the proposal and presentation from The Meadows at Claireville be received;
THAT the proposal be referred back to staff;
AUD FURTHER THAT staff be requested to meet ',.,i~h The Meadows at C1aireville
pr incipals to determine if agreement can be reached on the areas of most concern;
a) If agreement is reached, staff engage the services of outside expertise
to assist in the analysis and evaluation of the proposal, as authorized
by Authority Resolution 453 at Meeting ~3/86;
b) If agreemenc is not reached, staff report back to the Conservation and
Related Land Management Advisory Board.
CARRIED
1985 PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Res. ,*25 Moved by Maja Prentice
Seconded by: John McGinnis
THAT the 1985 Program Pe=formance Review be =eceived.
CARRIED
OPENING OF SUNSHINE BEACH WATER PARK
Staff reported that the official opening of the Wa ter Park is set tentatively for
July 11, 1986, at 11 00 a.m , with the gates opening to the public at 2 00 P m.
(Since the meeting, it has been ascertained that the opening will take place on
July 18.)
TEBKHIATION
ON !10TION, the meeting terminated at 11 50 a m , Friday, June 27, 1986.
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CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD 19-5EPTEMBER-l986 *4/86
?he Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board met in the Humber
Room at the Authority Head Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Friday,
September 19, 1986 at 10 00 a.m
PRESEUT
Chairman Emil Kolb
Vice Chairman Don Jackson
Members Frank Andrews
Lorna Jackson
John McGinnis
Sandy Nimmo
A~ Ruggero
ABSEUT
Members William Granger
Nancy Porteous
Maja Prentice
DELEGATION
A delegation from the Thornhill Vaughan Residents Association addressed the Board
regarding the retention of open space at the Uplands Golf Course
Res ,26 Moved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Sandy Nimmo
?HAT Item 4 on the Agenda (Uplands Golf Course) be dealt with immediately
CARRIED
UPLANDS GOLF COURSE
The staff report was reviewed and a discussion ensued between Board, staff and
members of the delegation -
~es. #27 Moved by . Sandy Nimmo
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Seconded by Frank Andrews
THAT the staff report on Uplands Golf Course be received
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS ?O THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be directed to gather more
information on this matter, and conduct a review of options, including
maintenance costs, for future use of these lands
CARRIED
MINUTES
Res. i28 Moved by John McGinnis
Seconded by Al Ruggero
THAT the Minutes of Meeting 13/86 be approved
CARRIED.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ONTARIO REGULATION 1139/80
- 1987 Fee Structure
Res #29 Moved by Frank Andrews
Seconded by Don Jackson
THAT the fee schedule for the 1987 operating season, appended as Schedule "A" of
these minutes, be forwarded to the Finance and Administration Advisory Board for
approval;
AND FURTHER TMAT staff be directed to make a report to the Authority on
comparable fees for commercIal filming, as set out in item 16 (a) , (b) and (c) of
this schedule
CARRIED
1987 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES
(a) Program Services
Res #30 ~loved by Don Jackson
Seconded by Frank Andrews
THAT the 1987 Preliminary Estimates of the Program Services Division, appended as
Schedule liB" of these Minutes, be received;
AtlD FURTHER THAT these Est.mates be forwarded to the Finance and Administration
Advisory Board for consideration and inclusion in the 1987 Preliminary Estimates
of the Authority
CARRIED
(b) Field Operations
Res #31 Moved by John McCinnis
Seconded by Lorna Jackson
THAT the 1987 Preliminary Estimates of the Field Operations Division, appended as
Schedule IIC" of these Minutes, be received;
ALD FURTHER THAT these Estimates be forwarded to the Finance and Administration
Advisory Board for consideration and inclusion in the 1987 Preliminary Estimates
of the Authority
CARRIED
(c) Black Creek Pi oneer Village
Res #32 Moved by Don Jackson
Seconded by Frank Andrews
THAT the 1987 Preliminary Estimates of Black Creek Pioneer village, appended as
Schedule "011 of these Minutes, be received;
AtlD FURTHER THAT these Estimates be forwarded to the Finance and Administration
Advisory Board for consideration and inclusion in the 1987 Preliminary Estimates
of the Authority
CARRIED
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(d) Vehicle and Equipment Reserves
Res #33 Moved by Sandy NimI:lo
Seconded by Al Ruggero
THAT the 1987 Preliminary Estimates of the Vehicle and Equipment Reserves,
appended as Schedule "E" of these Minutes, be received;
Arm FURTHER THAT these Estimates be forwarded to the Finance and Administration
Advisory Board for consideration and inclusion in the 1987 Preliminary Estimates
of the Authority
CARRIED
TEN YEAR STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE OF AUTHORITY LANDS
- Plan Outline
Res #34 Moved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by John McGinnis
THE BOARD RECOMMEIJDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the outline for the Ten Year Strategy,
appended as Schedule "F" of these Minutes, be received and approved;
AI!D FURTHER THAT staff be directed to prepare a working paper for discussion at a
special meeting of the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board in
early in 1987
CARRIED
TERMINATION
" 011 MOTION, the meeting terminated at ll.45 a.m., Friday, September 19, 1986
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SCHEDULE "A"
PROPOSED ~~ENDMEttTS TO ONTARIO REGULATION 1139/S0
1987 FEE STRUCTURE
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REGULATION MADE UNDER
THE CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES ACT
CONSERV ATION AREAS
METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION
FEE SCHEDULE
1 In this Schedule .season. means the summer season that commences on the 1st day of
April and ends on the 31st day of October in any year or the winter season that
commences on the lst day of November and ends on the 31st day of March of the next
following year.
2. The following fees shall be paid to the Authority for permits issued by the Authority
and for the occupation and use of the lands and works, vehicles, boats, recreational
facilities and services of the Authority.
Proposed
1985 1986 1987
(1 ) For parking in all Conservation Areas except
81ack Creek, Pal grave, Woodbridge, Claremont,
Humber Trails, and Cold Creek,*
(al for one vehicle carrying less than ten
passengers,
(1) weekends and holidays, per day..... $ 3.50 $ 4.00 $ 4.00
(i1) weekdays, excluding holidays,
per day........ .................... 2.25 2.50 2.50
(b) for an annual parking permit for one
vehicle carrying less than ten passengers,
(i) under 65 years of age, per year .... 35.00 40.00 40.00
(11 ) over 65 years of age, per year ..... 20.00 20.00
includint access for occupants of one
veh1cle 0 Kortr1ght Centre for Conservation.*
(cl for one vehicle carrying ten or more
passengers, $.75 per person to a maximum*... 20.00 20.00 25.00
(2) For a permit at Glen. Haffy Extension,
(a) For the use of each fishing pond, including
.I vehicle parking for not more than twenty
vehicles, per day........................ 125.00
(1) weekends and holidays . .. ....... l25.00 125.00
(i i) weekdays ... .... ....... ............ 75.00 75.00
(b) for parking, for each vehicle in addition
to the twenty vehicles for which a fee is
paid under clause (a),
(i) weekends and holidays, per day.... 3.50 4.00 4.00
- (11 ) weekdays, excluding holidays,
per day ........................ 2.25 2.50 2.50
(cl for the use of row boats, including life
jackets and oars, when used in conjunction
with a permit issued under clause (a)
including* Provincial Retail Sales Tax,
per pond, per day ....................... 30.00 30.00 30.00
(d) for the use of the cabin, when used in
conjunction with a permit issued under
clause (a), per day.................... 50.00 50.00 50.00
3. For the use of the Heart Lake Recreation Building.
the Cold Creek Trap Building, the Albion Hills Chalet,
-- the Bruce's Mill Beach Centre or Ski Chalet*, with a
m1nimu. fee of $40.00, plus parking tees or admission
.!!!!,*. per hour ................................... 20.00 20.00 20.00
* - additional wording
** - delete wording
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Proposed
1985 1986 1987
4 (l) For the use of the Cold Creek Conservation Field
Centre meeting room with a minimum rental fee of
$40 00, plus parking** admission* fees, $ 20.00 $ 20.00 $ 20.00
per hour .. . ........ .. ..
(2) For the use of kitchen facilities in conjunction
with the use of the meeting room for which a fee
is paid under sub-item (1), per hour . . 10 00 10.00 10.00
5 (ll For the rental of a row boat including life
jackets and oars, in a Conservation Area,
except Glen Haffy Extension, plus provincial
Retail Sales Tax,
(a) per hour . . . . 3.25 3.25 3 25
(b) per 1/2 day (4 hours) .. . . . . 10.00 10.00 lO.OO
(2) For the rental of a canoe, including life )
jackets and paddles, plus Provincial Retail )
Sales Tax, )
) Delete
(a) per hour . . . . . . . . .. 4 00 4.00)
(b) per day ...... . ..... ... . . . . 18.00 18.00) Program
(c) per day, for a group with a reservation, ) dropped
per canoe with a minimum of 5 canoes lO.OO 10.00)
)
(3) For canoeing instruction courses for individuals )
including the use of a canoe, life jackets and )
paddles, per course, per person 50 00 50 00)
6 For a permit authorizing a special event after sunset
and up to midnight, not including parking or admission*,
in any Conservation Area, .except Black Creek .. ... 50.00 50.00 50.00
7 (1) For a permit to occupy a specially designated
group overnight campsite, including parking,
for up to seven nights,
(a) for a group of no more than twenty
persons, per night . . 20.00 20.00 20.00
(b) for each person in addition to the \.
twenty persons for whom a fee is paid
under clause (a), per night .. . .65 65 75
(2) For a permit to occupy a group day campsite,
including parking, per person, per day 65 .65 75
8 For a permit to occupy an individual unserviced campsite,
(a) at Albion Hills and Cold Creek Conservation Area,
per night . . . . . . . . . .. 9 00 9.00 9.00
(b) at the Indian Line Tourist Campground,
per night . . . . . . lO.OO 10.00 10.00
(c) at Albion Hills Conservation Area, per season 400 00 400 00 400 00
9 For a pernrit to occupy an individual campsite serviced
with hydro and water hookups at the Indian Line Tourist
Campground, per night . . . . 12.00 12.00 13.00
10 For firewood at a Conservation Area named in )
paragraph 8, per bundle . . . . 2.00 2.00) Remove
) from
11 For showers at Albion Hills and Indian Line Tourist ) Schedul e
Campground, for a controlled time period .. .25 25)
* - additional wording
** - delete wording
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Proposed
1985 1986 1987
12. For launching a boat, not including vehicle parking,
per day.... ....................................... $ 2.00 $ 2.00) Delete
) Not
l3. For a permit for the operation of an all-terrain ) offered
vehicle, not including vehicle parking, per day.... 2.00 2.00) in future
14. Except at the Black Creek Pioneer Village, for a permit
for a group picnic, not including vehicle parking,
(a) for a group of not more than 100 persons 15.00 15.00 15.00
(b) for each fifty persons or fewer persons in
addition to the 100 persons for whom a fee
is paid under clause (a) ..... .............. 5.00 5.00 5.00
(c) for the use of a shelter. when available, in
addition to any other fees paid under this
item, per day ............................ .. 30.00 30.00 30.00
(d) for a fire in a ground fire pit designated for
that purpose, in addition to any other fee
paid under this item. per day ............... l5.00 15.00 15.00
(e) for use of a portable barbeque unit, when
available, in addition to any other fee paid
unde~ this item, per day .................... 30.00 30.00 30.00
lS. For use of the Petticoat Creek swimming area,
(a) per person, per day ......................... .65 .65 .75
(b) for a book of ten tickets .............. ...... 5.00 5.50 6.00
16. For commercial photography or filming in any
Conservati~n Area, except that part of the Black
Creek Conservation Area known as Black Creek
Pioneer Village,
(a) for the use of the grounds and environs,
excluding staff and equipment, per hour ...... 50.00 50.00 50.00
(b) for participation by staff of the Authority,
(1) during the usual working hours of the
staff member, per person, per hour ...... 20.00 20.00 20.00
(11 ) after the usual working hours of the
staff member, per person, per hour ...... 30.00 30.00 30.00
(cl for use of Authority vehicles or tractors,
including Authority staff to operate such
vehicles or tractors,
(1) during the usual working hours of the
staff member. per vehicle. per hour ...... 35.00 35.00 35.00
(11 ) after the usual working hours of the
staff member, per vehicle, per hour ...... 50.00 50.00 50.00
For admission to Cold Creek Conservation Area per person,*
(i) Adul t .............................. * N/A N/A 1.50
. ffil Ch11d * N/A MIA .50
......................... ....
17. For the use of a rifle range at the Cold Creek
Conservation Area.
(a) for a daily permit. incl. Area admission,*
per person. maximul 2 hours*.................. 3.00 4.00 6.00
(b I for a group penai t, not i ncl udi ng weekends
or holidays. per season ..................... 65.00 70.00 70.00
(c) for a special event permi t .......... ........ 20.00 25.00 25.00
* - additional wording
** - delete Wording
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Proposed
1985 1986 1987
18 For the use of an archery range at the Cold Creek
Conservation Area,
(a) for a daily permit, per person, including
Area admission* . . $ 1.50 $ 1.50 $ 3.00
(b) for a group permit, not including weekends
or holidays, per season . . 65.00 70.00 70.00
(c) for a special event permit . . 20 00 25.00 25 00
19 For a special event permit for the use of the trap
range at the Cold Creek Conservation Area,
per event . ... 20.00 25.00 25.00
-- For use of the Shot~un Pattern Board at Cold Creek
Conservatlon Area, lncludlng Area admlss1on, per
person, per hour* . . . . N/A N/A 3.00
20 For the use of an electric trap at the Cold Creek
Conservation Area, including Area admission,*
(a) per round of 25 birds 3 50 3 50 4 25
(b) a group permit, per season 130.00 l40.00 150.00
21 For the use of a manual trap at the Cold Creek
Conservation Area for use by up to five persons,
(a) on weekends and holidays in the summer season
maximum of one hour, including Area admission* 5.00 5.00 9.00
(b) on weekdays, other than holidays, in the summer
season and on any day during the winter
season, including Area admission* . 5.00 5.00 9.00
22 For dog trials at the Cold Creek Conservation Area,
(a) for a group permit, per season 70.00 70.00 70.00
(b) for a special event permit 25 00 25 00 25.00
23 For the rental of ski equipment, when available,
consisting of skis, boots and poles,
(a) for cross-country skiing,
(1) for individuals fifteen years of age or
over, plus Provincial Retail Sales Tax,
per day,
1 up to and including 1'00 p m 9.00 9.00 10.00
2 after 1'00 P m. . .. 6 00 6.00 6 50
(i 1) for individuals under fifteen years of age,
plus Provincial Retail Sales Tax,
per day,
1 up to and including 1 00 P m. 7.00 7.00 7 50
2 after 1 00 P m. . . . . 5.00 5.00 5 50
24 For the rental of snowshoes, when available, plus )
Provincial Retail Sales Tax, per day, ) Delete,
) Program
(a) for individuals fifteen years of age or over 3 50 3 50 ) dropped
(b) for individuals under fifteen years of age 2.50 2.50 )
(c) for each individual in a group, with a )
reservation . . 2.50 2.50 )
25. For each individual in a group, with a reservation,
for cross-country skiing instruction, including the
use of cross-country ski equipment and ski trails,
per day . . 6.00 7.00 7.00
* - additional wording
** - delete wording
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Proposed
1985 1986 1987
26. For the use of cross-country ski trails at Albion
Hills, Bruce's Mill and Cold Creek, including vehicle
parking, and Kortright Centre for Conservation,
including entrance fee-, for an lndivldual equipped
with cross-country ski equipment, per day,
(a) for each person fifteen years of age or over ... $ 4.00 $ 4.00 $ 4.50
(b) for each person under fifteen years of age ..... .75 1.00 1.00
27. For a season pass for the use of cross-country
ski trails at Albion Hills, Bruce's Mill and
Cold Creek Conservation Areas and Pal grave Forest
and Wildlife Area, including vehicle parking, and
at Kortri~ht Centre for Conservation, including--
entrance ee,'"
(a) for each person fifteen years of age or over . . 35.00 25.00 25.00
(b) for each person under fifteen years of age ..... 6.00 5.00 5.00
28. For entrance to the Pal grave Forest and Wildlife
Area during the winter season, per day
(a) for each person fifteen years of age or over ..f 3.00 3.00 3.50
(b) for each person under fifteen years of age ..... .75 1.00 1.00
29. For group cross-country Skiing instruction, other
than a group with a reservation, not including
trail fees, for a 1 hour lesson, per person .......... 6.00 6.00 6.50
30. For individual 1 hour lessons for cross-country
skiing, when available, per person ................... 10.00 lO.OO l2.00
31. (1) For entrance to the Black Creek Pioneer Village
from the day the buildings open in March to the
day the buildings close in January. per day.
(a) for each person over fifteen years of age
who is not a student ..................... 4.00 4.00 4.00
(b) for each person fifteen years of age or
under or each student with a student
card .. ... .... .................. ....... 2.00 2.00 2.00
(c) for each person who is sixty-five years
of age or over .......................... 2.00 2.00 2.00
(2) For an annual citizenship for entrance to the
Black Creek Pioneer Village.
(a) for a family consisting of one or two adults
and their children who are fifteen years of
age or under or who are students with a
student card . ........... .... .... ......... 30.00 35.00 35.00
(b) for an individual ........................ 20.00 20.00 20.00
.!El for each person who is 65 years of age * l5.00*
or over .......... ................ ..
per couple ............ ................ 25.00*
( 3) For entrance to the Black Creek Pioneer Village
from the day after the buildings close in
January to the day before the buildings open
in March. per day.
(a) for each person over fifteen years of age 1.00 1.00 1.00
(b) for each person fifteen years of age or
under ... ...... ..... ........... ....... .50 .50 .50
* - additional wording
** - delete wording
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Proposed
1985 1986 1987
32 For a horse-drawn sleigh ride at the Black Creek
Pioneer Village,
(a) for each person on an individual basis, during
open hours, per ride .. . . . . ... $ .50 $ 50 $ 50
(b) for a reserved group during open hours,
per hour . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 50.00 50.00
(c) for a reserved group, from 7 15 P m
to 8 15 P m. . . . . .. ... 80.00 100.00 100.00
33 For the rental of buildings and equipment at Black
Creek Pioneer Village,
(a) for the use of anyone location for a
wedding, including rehearsal . . . . .. . 175.00 180.00 180.00
(b) for the use of a horse and vehicle for
a wedding . . . .. . 80.00 100.00 100.00
(c) security costs for the use of the Half-Way House
Dining Room or the Canada West Room . .... 100.00 100.00 100.00
(d) security costs for the use of a Village Building
(other than for a wedding) . . . . 100.00 100.00 lOO.OO
(e) for the use of all facilities, including necessary
staff, per hour, min of 2 hours**, commencing not
later than 1/2 hour after normal closlng tlme,* 750.00
(1) 250-500 persons, minimum of $1,000 per
hour*
(i 1) 501-1,000 persons, 30~ discount off regular
indlvldual rates, mlnlmum of $1,000 per
hour*
(iii) 1,001 persons and up, 40~ discount off
regular lndlv1dual rates*
34 For the purposes of commercial photography or
filming in that part of the Black Creek Conservation
Area known as the Black Creek Pioneer Village,
(a) for the use of the grounds and environs,
(1) from 8 30 a m until midnight, per
hour, including supervision. .. . 45.00 50.00 50.00
( i1) from midnight until 8 30 am, per
hour, including supervision . . .. 100.00 100.00 100.00
(b) for the use of the interior of the buildings,
(1) from 8 30 a.m. until midnight, per
hour, including supervision . ..... . 65.00 75.00 75.00
( i1) from midnight until 8 30 am, per hour,
including supervision . 100.00 100.00
35 For school visitations at Black Creek Pioneer Village,
(a) for conducted tours, Monday to Friday,
per student, per tour .. . . . 2.50 2.50 2 75
(b) for the Christmas tour, ~er student,
per tour . . .. . .. 3.25 3.50 3.50
(c) for the Pioneer Life Program, per student,
per program . . ... . .. 4.25 4.25 4.50
(d) for the Dickson Hill School Program, per
student, per day ($50.00 min per day) 2.00 2.50 2 50
* - additional wording
** - delete wording
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Proposed
1985 1986 1987
36. For entrance to the Kortright Centre for Conservation,
(a) for each person over fifteen years of age
who is not a student, per day .. ............... $ 2.25 $ 2.25 $ 2.50
(b) for each person fifteen years of age or
under, or each student with a student card,
per day........ ............................... 1.00 1.00 1.00
(c) for each person fifteen years of age or
under or student who is part of a group of
twenty persons or more. per person. per
half day of program ............................ 1.75 1.75 1.85
(d) for an annual membership. expiring 12 months
from date of issue, includin1 access for
occupants of 1 vehicle carry "X less than
1U passengers to Conservat10n reas.
(1) for a family consisting of one or
two adults and their children who are
fifteen years of age or under and who
are students with a student card,
per annum ........................ ..~.... 35.00 35.00 45.00
( i1) for an individual. per annum ............. 25.00 25.00 30.00
(e) for special programs for students .............. 2.50 2.50 2.50
(f) for each person who is sixty-five years
of age or over ............................... 1.25 1.25
37. For a guided tour, during the maple syrup
operation at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area,
per person ................................._......... 1.00 l.25 1.25
38 For the use of Cold Creek Conservation Field Centre,
(a) for a day program for students, per
person. per day ............................... 7.00 7.00 7.25
(b) for overnight camping for a minimum of ten
persons to a maximum of thirty persons,
including tents. tarps and washroom access,
per person, per night .......................... 3.00 3.00 3.00
(c) for the rental of a winter Sleeping bag,
per night .. ...... ............................ 2.00 2.00 2.00
(d) range program for students of grade 7 level
or higher, per person, per day................. 8.00 8.00 8.00
39. For the Albion Hills Conservation Area Farm Program,
(a) for a Farm Tour lasting approx.1mately two
hours. for intermediate senior or college
level students. with a minimum charge of
$50.00 per tour and a maximum group size of
forty persons, per person, per tour ........... 2.50 2.50 2.50
(b) for a Farm Tour lasting approximately ~~
hours, for primary or junior students
with a minimum charge of $25.00 per tour
and a maximum group size of forty persons
per person, per tour ..................... 1.25 1.25
* - additional wording
** - delete wording
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Discounts
The following discounts will apply to the above Fee Schedule
( 1 ) At Black Creek Pioneer Village and Kortright Centre for Conservation,
a du 1 t, senior, youth and tour groups (except school programs) 20~ off
the regular admission price At Black Creek Pioneer Village, add $I 75
for guided tour *
(2 ) At Conservation Areas, adult, seniors, youth, and tour groups, (except
for recreational programs and camping) 20~ off car tickets purchased in
blocks in advance
(3 ) At Albion Hills, Boyd, Bruce's Mill, Claireville, Greenwood and
Petticoat Creek Conservation Areas, from the opening of trout season to
Friday preceding Victoria Day weekend, weekend car parking $2 50 per
vehicle
(4 ) At all Conservation Areas, except Cold Creek, from the Tuesday after
Labour Day to Thanksgiving Day, weekend parking $2 50 per vehicle
( 5) At all Conservation Areas, except Cold Creek and Bruce's Mill during
Maple Syrup Program, from the end of winter activities to the opening
of trout season and the Tuesday following Thanksgiving Day to the
commencement of winter activities, parking fees will not be collected
( 6) Social, welfare and other benevolent groups, designated special
promotions and organized pre-kindergarten children with supervisors, up
to l/2 price at Black Creek Pioneer Village and Kortright Centre for
Conservation, half price on regular admission charges and at
Conservation Areas, half price on annual or daily parking pass *
(7) At Albion Hills and Bruce's Mill Conservation Areas for use of the
cross-country ski trails by an organize~ group with a minimum group
size of twenty (20) persons, adults - $3 00 per person, children - $75~
per person
CHANGES
Del ete Item (2) due to administrative problems
Add Item (2) At Boyd, Claireville, Greenwood and Heart Lake Conservation
Areas, during winter activities (mid-December to mid-March),
weekend parking charges of $2 50 per vehicle to apply
.
* - additional wording
** - delete wording
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INTRODUCTION:
The Program Services Divisioq has three oections:
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
- Responsible for the development of community use facilities on Authority lands as part of the Watershed
Recreation Program.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
- Responsible for the General Information and Public Relations components of the Community Awareness
Program.
FOOD SERVICES:
- Responsible for the provision of food services, including the refreshment stands at six Conservation Areas,
Black Creek Pioneer Village, the Kortright Centre for Conservation, four Conservation Field Centres,
and special Authority functions.
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
1986 Achievements
- Initiated the Ten Year Recreation Strategy
- Albion Hills - installed chlorination system
- Boyd - initiated, on an experimental basis, an equestrian program in conjunction with private enterprise
- Bruce's Mill - renovated interior of Ski Chalet
- C1aireville - opened the Sunshine Beach Water Park, in conjunction with private enterprise
- Cold Creek - constructed Backstop at Rifle Range
- Continued the development of the Central Core Area Plan at the Kortright Centre for Conservation
- Completed the Kortright Concept Plan
- Completed the Boyd Concept Plan
1987 Priorities
- To continue the Core Plan development at Kortright
- To initiate the re-development of the Boyd Conservation Area
- To complete the planning projects commenced in 1986 and initiate concept plans for Heart Lake, Cold Creek
and Albion Hills
- To continue the restoration of Bruce's Mill
- To complete the Greenwood Concept Plan
- To continue to seek private enterprise to provide public use facilities on Authori ty lands, where
appropriate
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COHHUNITY RELATIONS:
1986 Achievements
- Provided a Communications Program for all aspects of the AUlhority's operations.
- Reviewed and revised the Communications Programs for the Authority's public use faci 1 i ties.
- Implemented the 1986 Marketing, Promotion and Advertising plans, including successful continuation of the
Travel Trade initiatives.
- Provided Information Programs through official functions, tours, seminars, brochures and news releases on
the Authority's Resource Management programs.
- Completed a number of audio visual presentations.
- Continued the visitor surveys, assisted by various employment programs.
1987 Priorities
- To continue the Community Relations Information Program.
- To update and continue the Marketing, Promotions and Advertising Program for the Authority's public use
facilities.
- To continue to provide information through official functions, tours, seminars, brochures,
technical bulletins and audio visual presentations, on Authority Resource Management programs.
- To continue the travel trade group sales program.
- To implement a 30th Anniversary Celebration, to focus attention on the Authority's contribution to the Metro
Toronto region.
- To determine the communication requirements to promote effectively the Authority'S Resource Management
programs.
- To improve the Authority's Information/Reservations system
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1986.09.15
FOOD SERVICES
1986 Achievements
- continued to develop and deliver a food service program to the Authority
1987 Priorities
- To provide a high quality food service that caters to the needs of the visitor
- To relate food services to the program
- To continue to maximize net revenue from the food operation while providing a satisfactory level of service.
1986.09.15
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, WE HE'lIDl'OLlTAN TOIOnL _ AID RmlOO ~ERVATIOO NJIlDRI'N
PIl'X>RAH SERVICES
Director,
Program Serv lees
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Supervisor Secretary
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OPERATING BUDGET
Community 1987 1986
Program Relations Planning Total Approved % Food
Admin Inform Marketing & Dev Request Budget Increase Services *
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$ $ $ $ $ $ , $
Expenditures
Salaries {. Wages 337,933 7,762 122,l65 21,866 -489,726 448,3"" 9 2% -469,59i1
Benefits 76,156 76,l56 69,BiI" 19 4% 32,873
Materials, Suppls & Utilities 22,3"6 31, "i18 118,5"" 171,81-4 158,65" 8 3\. 6-48,539
Services & Rents 37,""" 8",981 1-49,542 57,634 325,157 294,6"6 19 4\ 285,799
Financial Expenses 61,i199
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45l,"89 111, "49 3"2,715 198,""" 1,"62,853 97",556 9 5\ l,497,9i1i1
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Funding
H N.R Grant 225,5-45 6",672 " 99,""" 385,217 3411,275 13 2\
Hunicipa1 Levy 225,544 5",377 252,715 99,""" 627,636 564,78l 11 1\
Operating Revenue l,497,9i1i1
Other 5", "Bi! 5i1,i1"" 65,5"" -23 7\
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451,"89 lll,"49 3"2,715 198,""" 1,"62,853 97",556 9 5\ 1,497,9""
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* To properly reflect the cost of operating food services at Black Creek Pioneer Village, the 1987 food service expenditures
have been increased by $47,500, representing the cost of utilities and maintenance previously charged to the Visitors Centre
operating budget There is an equivalent expenditure reduction in the 1987 Black Creek Pioneer Village estimates
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1986.09 l5
VARIANCES ~ROM 1986 BUDGET
SALARIES AND WAGES:
The difference between $489,726 (1987 Request) and $448,300 (1986 Budget) inclUdes the economic adjustment of 4%, as
set out in the approved budget guidelines, annual staff increments and additional funds for supplementary clerical
services for Planning and Development and Community Relations
BENE~ITS:
The difference between $76,156 (1987 Request) and $69,000 (19&6 Budget) is the result of benefits for additional
supplementary staff, as above, plus an inflationary factor.
HATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND UTILITIES:
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The difference between $17l,8l4 (1987 Request) and $158,650 (1986 Budget) reflects improvements to development
activities as well as inflationary adjustments to the Community Relations activities.
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SERVICES AND RENTS:
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The increase from $294,606 (1986 Budget) to $325,157 (1987 Request) is the result of impro~ements to development
activities, inflationary adjustments, contract work to carry out the Water Resource Communications Project, the
implementation of a 30th Anniversary program and further development of the Information/Reservations computer
system.
OTHER REVENUE:
In 1986, the budget of $65,500 included $50,000 for Trave Trade promotion and $15,500 from the Foundation for the
Bruce's Mill restoration. In 1987, the Travel Trade contribution from Metro Toronto is expected to be $50,000.
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1987 BUDGET
PRIORITY REDUCTION
REDUCTION MANAGEMENT ACTION PRIORITY REDUCTION 1987 CUM % OF 1986 IMPACT ON
. GROSS REV NET NET EXP NET BUDGET LEVY
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$ $ $ $ ~ $
PROGWUi SERVICES TARGET = 652,551
Total 1987 Operating Budget 1,344,613 148 6%
1 Claireville development- entrance 50,000 50,000 1,294,613 143 0% 25,000
2 Marketing Supervisor 34,l84 34,184 1,~60,429 139 3% 17,092
3 Planner 25,576 25,576 1,234,853 l36 4% 12,788
4 Boyd access road 110,000 110,000 l,124,853 124 3% 55,000
5 Boyd entrance system 49,000 49,000 1,075.853 118 9% 24.500
6 Kortright access road 38,000 38,000 1,037,853 114 7% 19.000
7 Kortright site planning 5,000 5,000 1,032,853 114 1% 2,500
a n versar ro ram 20 000 20,000 1,012,853 111 9% 9,000
9 core plan development 17,000 17.000 995.8 3 110 % ,
10 construction 165,000 165,000 830,853 9l 8% 82.500
11 planning 16,000 16,000 814.853 90 0% 8,000
12 Eliminate the 30th anniversary program 10,000 10,000 804,853 88 9% 4,500
13 Advertising & promotion 43,000 43,000 761,853 64 2% 43,000
14 Motion Picture & Video Program 4.500 4,500 757,353 83 7% 2,250
15 Exhibits 3,600 3,600 753,753 83 3% 1,800
16 Tours & Special Days 2.813 2.813 750,940 83 0% 1.266
17 Water Resource communications project 10,000 10,000 740,940 81 9% 4.500
18 Computerized Info /Reservation System 15,000 15,000 725,940 80 2% 7,500
19 Part-time Clerk/Typist 12,840 12.840 713.100 78 8% 6.420
20 Misc cut-backs to Community Relations support 60,549 60,549 652,551 72 1% 30,275
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IMPACT OF PRIeRITY REDUCTIONS
1. Clairevil1e Development - Entrance
The entrance to C1aireville will continue to present a very poor image, including traffic congestion, inadequate
signage, entrance booth and landscaping.
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2. Marketing Supervisor
The Marketing Plans cannot be developed, or updated, for each of the Authority's sixteen (16) public use facilities
Limitations will be placed on the number and quality of visitor surveys and market studies which are the basis for
both the planning and development of facilities and the communication programs.
3. Planner
Would not be able to prepare site plans for Boyd, nor adequate data collection for the Ten Year Recreation
Strategy.
4. Boyd Access Road
5. Boyd Entrance System
6. Kortright Access Road
7. Kortrlght Site Plannlng
Entrance improvements to Boyd cannot be completed and used in 1987 as there would be no gatehouse or surfaced road
The access road to the valley at Kortright cannot be improved and site plans for further improvements to the Core
Plan cannot be comp~eted.
8. Reduce the 30th Anniversary Program
The reduction of this program will reduce the impact of the project in informing the public of the accomplishments
of the Authority.
9. Ko~tright Core Plan Development
"The Centre would continue to have inadequate patio eating facilities and safety problems with the service road.
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Impact of priority Reductions (Page 2)
10. Boyd Road Construction
ll. Boyd Site Planning
The construction of the road to the Boyd Conservation Area cannot be completed in conjunction with the proposed
development of the Vaughan Community Centre
l2 Eliminate the 30th Anniversary Program
The Authority will not be able to give an effective profile and publicity to its accomplishments on the
occasion of its 30th Anniversary.
13. Advertising and Promotion
This reduction would reduce the advertising and promotion o~ Black Creek Pioneer Village, the Kortright Centre
for Conservation and the Conservation Areas and would result in a reduction in attendance and revenue
This is a reduction of $43,000 over the 1986 Budget
14. Motion Picture and Video Program
15. Exhlbits
l6. Tours and Special Days
There would be no new TV video tapes for Black Creek, Kortright or the Conservation Areas. Reduced exhibits
and the elimination of a waterfront opening
17. Water Resource Communications Project
The Communications and Public Relations plan to support the requirements of the resource management programs
would not be developed
18. Computerized Information/Reservations System
An efficient information retrieval and reservations system to serve the Authority's public use facilities
cannot be developed.
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19. Part-Time Clerk/Typist
Four Planning and Development staff would not have typing services.
20. Miscellaneous Cut-Backs to Community Relations Support
This reduction would mean the elimination of a major service in the Community Relations Section and would have
serious implications on all aspects of the Authority's work.
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The Field Operations Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Watershed Recreation and Conservation Education Programs Included
in the Watershed Recreation Program is the operation and maintenance of all recreation activities in Conservation Areas, Forest and Wildlife Areas and
Resource Management Tracts. The Education Program includes the operation and maintenance of the four residential Field Centres and day use education
programs at the Cold Creek Field Centre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, Bruce's Mill Conservation Area and Kortright Centre for Conservation. In addition
to these programs, the Division is responsible for the administration and operation of the Authority's Central Workshop which includes a maintenance crew
and the Central Stores provtding central buying for all the Authority. The Division is also responsible for the administration of the Authority's safety,
security and enforcement activities including administering the Fill and Construction Regulations, the Authority's Health and Safety Program and all
safety and enforcement matters relating to Authority lands and facilities.
The attached page outlines the Preliminary Budget estimates for the Division activities and is divided into four sections. The Program Administration
section inlcudes the Head Office administration with the exception of the Conservation Areas Section, the benefits for all full time and supplelnentary
staff and all costs associated with the operation of Central Services and the Safety, Security and Enforcement Section The Conservation Education
section budget comprises two components - Field Centres and Kortright Centre - which provide for administration, operation, maintenance and program costs
for these activities The Conservation Recreation budget includes all costs associated with the administration, operation, maintenance, and programs for
the Conservation and Forest and Wildlife Areas. The Division organization chart is attached for information.
The budget components are divided into categories with the Salaries/Wages item containing all staff costs. The Benefit item covers the cost of all
benefits for full time and supplementary staff, the bulk of which is provided for in the Program Administration section. Benefit amounts in the
Conservation Education budget are for staff whose salary and benefits ar~ recovered from other agencies. The Material, Supplies & Utility item includes
all costs associated with general maintenance and cleaning supplies and materials as well as the cost of utilities. The Services & Rent item covers all
costs associated with contracts such as garbage disposal, insurance and realty taxes, communication expenses, staff training and travel expenses and
erinting. Furniture & Equipment item covers the cost of aquisition of new or replacement items associated with programs In the funding section, the
Other- iteM refers to revenues received from government ministries or other agencies pertaining to special aspects of the Kortright program. Operating
revenues are funds received from user fees in the various programs
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1986 ACHIEVEMENTS
Program Administration
- Provided day to day administration for Division
- Initiated more integrated approach to operations between sections and within field units.
- Initiated Employee Accident Reduction program
- Reviewed and improved Authority Health and Safety program
Conservation Education
- Continued to provide outdoor education programs with 13,500 residential vi~its to Field Centres and 78,000 visits to day use facilities
- Continued to provide Conservation Education program for public, students and community groups at Kortright Centre for Conservation with 92,000 visits
- Initi'ated a major maintenance program for Field Centres and Kortright Centre.
Conservation Recreation
- Operated and maintained seven Conservation Areas and three Forest and Wildlife Areas providing 900,000 user days of recreation opportunities
- Maintained two Forest and Wildlife Areas, the Woodbridge Flood Plain and the Frenchman's Bay area for non-revenue recreational use.
- Continued self-supporting visitor's services program to increase accessibility of recreation opportunities
- Continued a major maintenance program to refurbish buildings, roads and furnishings to continue to provide a satisfactory recreation experience for
visitors
1987 OBJECTIVES
Program Administration
- To continue to provide adequate staff and services to implement the 1987 programs
- To continue to review operations to achieve the most effective use of manpower and equipment.
- To administer the Employee Safety Program to achieve the established goal of 10~ reduction in accidents.
Conservation Education
- To maintain the residential education program with a target of 13,500 participants
- To continue day use education programs at Cold Creek, Black Creek Pioneer Village and general interpretative programs to achieve a visitation of 78,000
- To continue programs at Kortright Centre for Conservation with a target of 94,500 visitors
- To continue to maintain a volunteer staff at Black Creek Pioneer Village and Kortright Centre for Conservation to increase funds available for operations
- To continue the major maintenance program for all education facilities in order that they are maintained at a satisfactory level
Conservation Recreation
- To operate and maintain seven Conservation Areas and three Forest and Wildlife Areas to provide 950,000 user days
- To maintain two Forest and Wildlife Areas, the Woodbridge Flood Plain and Frenchman's Bay area for non-revenue recreation use
- To continue self-supporting visitor's services programs to increase accessibility of recreation opportunities.
- To continue the major maintenance program ~o refurbish buildings, roads and furnishings to maintain Areas at a satisfactory level
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FIElD OPERATIONS DIVISION
oit-ector,
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(\)erations
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Secretary secretary
(003) (002)
Manager, Supetvisor,
COnsetvatlon Enforcement, Safety Manager,
Areas and Security Oonsetvation Education
(SHS) ( SH3) (SMS)
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CONSERVATIOO SECl'IOO
Manager,
Conservation
Areas
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Administrative
Clerk
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Central Program Conservation
Services Coordinator Areas
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Conservation
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Sup't. (5Ml)
(GF3)
I- Assistant
I- Supt. (s)
Tradespeqlle (GF3)
(GF3)
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(GF2)
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FIElD OPERA"'"- "l6 DMSI~ (continued)
~SERVATlm EOOCATlal SErI'IDl
Manager,
Conservation Education
(8M5 )
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Clerk(s)
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Supervisor, [ - iailstMt - ]
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Supervisor s I<CC :::C:::
Conservation rducat Ion 8M3
Field Centrea L ~tlon ]
8M3 Progr_
Reception st, C2>~!nat~ls1
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Assistant a111ding (001 )
SUpervisor( s) &Jp't. II flducation
(TP3 ) GF3 SUperintendent, !S.!l.!t!."!(.!)_
I<CC Curator, IlCC
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FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION (continued)
ENFORCEMENT, SAFETY & SECURITY SECTION
Supervisor, Enforcement,
Safety and Security
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Officer(s) Officer
(TP2) (TP2)
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Supplementary Staff January, 1986
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FIElD OPERATIONS DIVISION 1987 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES
OPERATING BUDGET
1987 1986
PrograM CONSERVATION EDUCATION Conservation Total Approved ,
Adlai ni stratton Field Centres Kortri gilt Centre Recreation Request Budget Increase
EXPENDITURES
Salaries/Wages 421,944 806,480 405,785 1,732,t85 3,366,394 3,145,305 7.0'l.
Benefits 497,647 6,375 5,840 0 509,862 466,900 9 2'l.
Materials, Supplies I Utilities 11,550 153,185 123,575 521,450 815,760 180,365 4 5'
Services I Rents 75,615 557,435 82,250 742,495 1,457,795 1,388,980 5 O'l.
Furniture I Equipment 0 55,025 4,050 14,950 74,025 58,900 25 n
1,006,756 1,578,500 621,500 3,017 ,080 6.223,836 5,840,450 6.6'l.
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M.N.R. Grant 509,322 11,500 23,800 0 604,622 558,141 8.3'l.
Municipal levy 497,434 87,000 261,300 1,732,730 2,578,464 2,408,809 7.0'l.
Other 0 0 52,900 28,500 81,400 41,000 73 2'
Operating Revenue 0 1,420,000 283,500 1,255,850 2,959,350 2,826,500 47'J.
1,006,756 1,578,500 621,500 3,017,080 6,223,836 5,840,450 6.6'
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VARIANCE FROM 1986 BUDGET
The increase in the SalarieslWages and Benefits for 1987 includes an economic adjustment as set out in the Salary and Wage Guidelines, the annualized cost
of 2 vacancies filled in 1986, incremental increases for staff as per the Salary and Wage Schedule and the addition of a full time Enforcement Officer and
Seasonal Labourer at Kortright.
Changes in the Materials, Supplies & Utilities category reflect inflation and minor increases in ma1ntenance materials Services & Rents items were
significantly impacted by increased insurance premiums, partially offset by a reduction of $34,500 in major maintenance in this category Increases in
the Furniture & Equipment category relate to small equipment items formerly funded through the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve, now being funded through
Operating BUdgets and provision for computer Conservation Area operations.
Increase in Operating Revenue is derived from minor increases in the 1987 User Fee Schedule
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lo'lELD Of'E\(ATIONS 'fAIWET = 2,619 Ofil)
'fOtlll 1987 Operatinl!: Budll"t 3,372,855 115 4%
1 Reduce purchase ot cl.lorina - AlbJ on 111111i 4,000 4,000 3,368,855 115 2% 4,000
2 kaduce Haillterumcfl - Cold Cruck C A 5,000 5,000 3,363,856 116 0% 5,000
3 Shower Controls - Indian Lim. Cll"PllrOll/l(~ 3,000 3,000 3,360,865 114 9% 3,000
4 Vault Privies - Albion Hills 7f>0 750 3,360,106 114 9% '160
5 Caliper Trees - Claireville 2,260 2,250 3,367,855 114 6% 2,250
6 Install Wat"r - Glen Hatty Extension 2,500 2,500 3,355,35f> 114 6% 2,500
7 Repllir Fence - Indian Lill6 Cttmpground 1 500 1,500 3,353,66b 114 7% 1,500
6 SUlDlller Student Pros ram Administrlltion 14,050 14,050 3,339,805 114 2% 7,025
9 Hel'lt/Air Conditionillll Systom Review-Kortrigllt. 5,000 5,000 3,334,605 114 1" 5,000
10 Reduce Prollrlllll Administration Training 1,000 1 000 3,333,805 114 0" 500
11 Picnic Shelters maintennnce- Petticobt Cn.ck 2,500 2.500 3,331,305 113 9" 2,500
12 PlIrkins I,ot Repair - Kort.rillht 4,500 4,500 ,1,326,805 113 6" 4,500
13 Security ~yste. in~tal1ation- Cold Creek 3,000 3,000 3,323,605 113 7" 3 000
14 Replllce Dllm Log~ - Albion Hills 1,300 1,300 3,322,505 113 6" 1,300
15 VCR Purchase - Cold Creek 2,000 2,000 3,320,505 113 6" 2,000
16 Boat Replacement - Glen Hatty 1,000 1,000 3,319,505 113 6" 1 UOO
17 Golf Cart Rental - C11'1irevil1e 1,400 1,400 3,318,105 113 5% 1,400
18 Close Skiing - Cold Creek 6,700 8110 4,900 3,313,205 113 3" 4,900
19 Plumbing Repbirs - Albion Hills Field Centre 5,000 5,000 3,306,205 113 1" 5,000
20 Reduce Trap Range Statt - Cold Creek 4,600 1,000 3,800 3,304,405 113 0" 3,000
21 Truck Rental -Boyd 2,700 2,700 3,301,705 112 9% 2.700
22 SIDall Equipment - Boyd 1,900 1,900 3,299,805 112 9" 1,900
23 Audio Meter - Satety Program 350 350 3,299,456 112 6% 1" 6
24 Drop one Buildins Attendl'lnt - Albion Hill~ 4,500 4,500 3,294,955 112 7" 4,[,00
I 25 Small Equipment - Albion lI111s 1,7.50 1, no 3,293,205 112 6% 1,750
26 Word Proces80r -Program Adm 8,400 6,400 3,284,605 112 3% 4,200
27 Cleaning Schedulo reducUon- Kort.right 2,000 2,000 3,282,605 112 3% 2,000
28 Ensineerins AS8eusmcnt of bridg68 & 8tructures 4,950 4,9[,0 3,277 , 656 112 1% 4,950
29 Close Swimllling - Greenwood 17,300 4,000 13,300 3,264,556 111 6% 13,3UO
30 Not. tl11 FuJI TIlle Labourer Vacl'lncy - GreemlOud 21,250 21,250 3,243,305 110 9" 21,2bO
( 31 Reduce l,ifesuard EIDployment 2,800 2,800 3,240,605 110 8% 2,800
32 Reduce LIfeguard Emp1oym~nt 8,000 8,000 3,232,505 110 6~ 8,000
33 Ski Brochure 5,500 5,500 3,227,005 110 4% 5 500
34 Seasonal Labour - irenchman's Bay 13,600 13 600 3,213,405 109 9% 13,600
35 Secretary - Incorporate into Education Oper 16 550 16,5&0 3,196,855 109 3% 8 2" 5
36 Ski Instruction and Patrol-Albion 111115 5,60U 5,6un 3,191,265 109 1" 5,600
I 37 B~lIet1t.5 rollSt.,d to above 1!2ll!!.Q!HL_____ 8,169 6.169 3,163,066 106.9" 4,085
38 Eliminate lIay Rides - Bructo's tUll --3";000----- -----3:ooO-"3:Iiltr,086 1080-8%----- ---- 3.000
39 Boardwalk Repairs - Cold Creek 3,000 3,OOn 3 177,086 108 7" 3 000
40 Cons Area Supervi80rs attendinll annual conference 3,250 3,2t.0 3,173.636 108 5% 3,250
41 Computer - Conservation ArclI8 Uperl'ltion 3,500 3,500 3,170,336 106 4% 3,500
42 Reduce Service Area supplementary Stlltt 10,550 10,550 3,159,'166 106 1" 5,2"5
43 Eliminate Service Area Standby 11,067 11 ,06"1 3,146,719 107 '1" 5,534
44 Not fill Hervlcc Arel'l Supervisor vacllncy 24,256 - 9 - 24,256 3,124,403 106 9" 12, 126
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45 Additional Enforc..ment Oft'icer :J4 113 34.113 3.090 3bO 105 7% 15 351
46 Safety Pn.gram 5 000 5 000 3 065,350 105 5% 2,500
47 Occupational Health & Safet.y Cummil.t."e Exp..ntie:.. 2.000 2,000 3,083,350 105 5% 1 000
46 Picnic Table Replacemant 10,000 10 000 3,073,350 105 1% 10 000
49 Major Repair - Cold Cr..ek Field Centre 6 000 6,000 3,067,350 104 9% 6.000
50 Road Repairs - Albion Hills 1&,000 15,000 3,052,350 104 4% 15 000
51 Close Woodbridge Area 9 125 9 125 3,043,225 104 1% 9,125
52 Close Frenchman's Bay Area 16,400 16 400 3,026,625 103 5% 16,400
53 Road Repair - Etobicoke Field Centre 7,500 7 500 3,019 325 103 3% 7 500
54 Program Coordinator - Korlright 14,000 5 000 9,000 3,010,325 103 0% 9,000
55 Building Maintenance - Kortrisht 5,200 5 200 3,005.125 102 6% 5,200
56 Grounds Maint..nance - Kortright 2.100 2 100 3,003,025 102 7% 2 100
57 Eliminate Seasonal Labour -Kortright 22,500 22 500 2.960,525 101 9% 22,500
58 Workshop Furmwe - Boyd 6,000 6,000 2,974,525 101 7% 6,000
59 Electrical Standard Replacement - Indian [,ine C"mp 10 000 10 000 2 964 525 101 4% 10,000
60 Close Claireviile Day Use 246 500 66,300 160 200 2,604 325 95 9% 160 200
61 Close Bruce's Mill Skiing 47,050 32 100 14 9&0 2 '/69,375 95 4% 14 , 950
62 Education Building Repairs - B C P V 8,000 6 000 2,761,3'/5 Gfo 1% 8,000
63 Replace Furnace - Claremont. Field Centre 7,000 7,000 2,7'/4,375 114 9% 7,000
64 Repair Roof - Kortright 18 000 5,500 12 500 2 761,675 94 5% 12,500
65 Not fill Superintendnent vacancy - Kortrighl. 26 500 5,fiOO 23,000 2,736.675 93 7% 23,000
66 Benefits r~l&te t.o above potiitions 14 991 14 991 2,723,664 93 2% 'I 4G6
67 Reduce Reereation Program 104 82fJ 104,629 2 619 055 89 6% 52.415
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IMPACT OF PRIORITY REDUCTIONS
The 1987 Field Oferations Division budget was prepared on a modified zero based budgetting basis Preliminary estimates received from operating locations
had a net expend ture of 15.41 over the 1986 budget Budget details were reviewed and items for reduction identified and priorized including reductions
to bring the 1987 budget to 901 of the 1986 budget.
To present a realistic division budget. the first 37 items on the priority list have been eliminated from the 1987 budget. Items 3. 4, 6. 7. 9. 11. 12.
14. 19. 28 were in the major maintenance category but are not critical to operations and will be reviewed in setting priorities in future years Material
related items eliminated have been done on the basis of reviewing projected costs and these reductions will not generally affect the ability to provide
adequate maintenance or program. Most labour reductions are similar in nature and will not significantly impact operation or program. The most
significant reduction is th~ closing of the Greenwood swi~ning facility and it will impact Area attendance through loss of visitation and in particular,
day camps. Decision was partly based on very poor water quality in 1986.
Items 38 through 67 are potential reductions that could be implemented to achieve further reductions in the Field Operations Division budget Of these.
items 39. 48. 49. 50. 53. 58. 59. 62. 63 and 64 are major maintenance and the elimination of funding for these items will seriously impact the facility
andlor progr.- to which they are related Failure to carry out repairs will also lead to further deterioration and in some cases put in jeopardy major
buildings or facilities.
Item 38 will eliminate Sunday Horsedrawn hay rides. a big attraction during maple syrup. Item 40 would eliminate attendance at annual conference for Area
Supervisor,y staff reducing staff training program. Item 41 eliminates computerization of recreation records continuing to impact staff time for
preparation of reports. Items 42 to 44 reduce staff time at Central Services and will eliminate the availability of emergency repair staff on weekends
having to rely on the local contractors unfamiliar with Authority systems Central Stores operation would also be impacted by not having staff available.
Items 45 - 47 deal with the enforcement and -safety pr09ram In particular. there is an urgent need to devote time to the safety program and enforcement
other than Fill and Construction Regulations Eliminating funding for safety program and Committee will impact the overall effectiveness of Authority
safety program having direct cost impact on Authority operations through lost time accidents.
Items 51 and 52 eliminate maintenance in the Areas concerned and would discontinue public access to Areas. Seriously impacts level of maintenance
leading to considerable dissatisfaction from neighbourhoods adjoining properties
Items 54 to 57 effect the efficient staffing and delivery of Kortright day use program Also reduces maintenance to current levels which have been
identified as a point of visitor dissatisfaction. Currently. inadequate funding is available for daily upkeep of displays and general grounds and
building maintenance.
Item 60 eliminates the operation of the Claireville day use area thereby reducing recreation opportunities on Authority lands
Item 61 eli.inates Bruce's Mill skiing program significantly reducing recreation opportunities and negating efforts spent on program expansion in 1985 and
1986 designed to lead to a positive revenue generating position
Item 65 eliminates filling the Kortright Superintendent vacancy significantly impacting the day to day operations and maintenance of this facility.
Item 67 would necessitate the closing of a major recreation area in order to achieve this budget reduction.
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This Division is responsible for administering the Black Cree~ Pioneer Village component of the Heritage Conservation
I!rogra.. Black Creek Pioneer Village portrays a living cross-roads village prior to 1867 and it recreates the lifestyles
and occupations of the inhabitants. There are forty restored buildings of which thirty are open for visitors. At present
there is a full time staff complement of 29 and a seasonal staff of approximately 75 (see attached organizational chart).
The education component is ad.inistered by the Field Operations Division
The budget is divided into four components program administration, operations and maintenance, education, and
development.
Program administration covers the Administrator's salary and expenses as well as all benefits for the full-time and
seasonal staff.
Operations and maintenance includes expenditures for the interpretive program, special events, grounds and landscape
maintenance, livestock operation and routine and major maintenance for the buildings and grounds. Approximately 68' of this
budget is for salaries and wages. The other 32' is for uti11ties, merchand1se for re-sale, and supplies and materials
required for the daily operation of the Village.
The educational component provides for the expend1tures assoc1ated with the d1rect operation of the school v1sits to
the Village. These operattons are the school tour program and the Pioneer Life Program wh1ch serv1ced 52,000 school students
1n 1985.
The development component provides for necessary capttal projects. These are not f1nanced through levy fund1ng and are
contingent upon available fund1ng fro. various prov1nc1al government sources and from The Metropo11tan Toronto and Regton
Conservation Foundat10n.
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BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
Administrator
(SM6)
f-- Senior Secretary - Secretary
(G03) (G02)
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Supervisor, Curator Accounting Coordinator,
Maintenance Assistant OCPIT
(SM2) (TP4) (G03) (TP2)
Tradespeople 1 Fonmen Superintendent, Assistant Curator [nL___1
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Artisan/Interpreters
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f--- Costume Designer
Regular Staff - 2 - (GF3)
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1986 ACHIEVEMENTS
(a) Increased attendance fro. 260.326 in 1985 to a projected 276.900 in 1986.
(b) Increased revenue fro. admissions. sales outlets and special events and miscellaneous sources from $1.065.755 in 1985 to
a projected $1.171.765 in 1986.
(c) Augmented the curatorial operations by a grant from the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture for two interns and a grant
from Canada Works for an audio visual technician and an assistant to the Reg1str~r.
(d) Hosted the North York Winter Carnival.
(e) Produced three exhibits in the Edna and Leslie McNair Gallery A Touch of Glass - The Edna McNair Collection. It's About
Time, and the Conway Collection of Wood Carvings.
( f) Increased visitor participation in special events.
(g) Continued to control costs and ensure the most effective use of all funds.
(h) Continued to develop staff skills in interpretation and artifact conservation techniques.
(1) Completed the restoration of the Richmond Hill Manse
(j) Continued the restoration of the Nesbitt Sawmill and completed a shed for the storage of lumber.
1987 PRIORITIES
(a) Ensure visitor satisfaction and repeat visitation while operating the Village in an efficient .anner.
(b) Open the Taylor Cooperage.
(c) Increase attendance by 51.
(d) Host the 1987 North York Winter Carnival.
(e) Continue to develop staff skills in all sections.
(f) Maintain the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture museum standards.
(g) Continue to change and modify some of the special events as a result of experience gained in 1986.
(h) Seek additional financial sponsorship for special events.
(1) Seek additional funding to construct a maintenance building and install parking lot lighting.
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BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES
OPERATING BUDGET -
1987 1986
Program o~eratfons & Herf taye Total AGProved ,
Admfnfstratfon afntenance Educat on Development Request udget Increase
$ $ $ $ $ $
Expendftures
Salarfes and Wages 53,700 1.465.300 165.030 1.684,030 1,575,090 6.9'
. Benefits 203,400 203,400 187,300 8.61
MaterialS. Supplies
Uttl it es 491,740 8,660 500.400 472,780 5.8'
Services & Rents 2,200 168.860 8,210 300,000 479,270 383,770 24.91
Equipment Purchases 2,000 1,550 3,550 1,400 153.6'
259.300 2,127.900 183,450 300,000 2.870.650 2,620,340 9.61
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Funding
M.N.R. Grant 129,650 129,650 114,450 13.31
Municipal Levy 129,650 672,621 <3,000> 799,271 773,490 3.3'
o~eratfng Revenue 1.213,879 186,450 1,400,329 1,288,900 8.6'
o her 241,400 300,000 541,400 443,500 22.11
259,300 2,127,900 183,450 300,000 2,870,650 2,620,340 9.61
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VARIANCE FROM 1986 BUDGET
The following iteMs contribute to the variance from the 1986 Budget:
EXPENDITURES - salarles,waaes and benefits Include economic and incremental increases for regular and supplementary staff
as per t e .T.R.C.A. Salary and Wage Schedule and 1987 Budget Guidelines.
- additional suppleMentary Interpretive staff required to open the Taylor Cooperage.
- additional supplementary Heritage Education staff required to fulfill increased school yrou~ bookings.
(This expense to be recovered from increased revenues received from the Boards of Educat on.
- materials, supplies and utilities reflect inflation and additional supplies and materials required to open
the Taylor Cooperage.
_ services and rents include fnflation and the necessary services required to construct a Maintenance Workshop
and to provide lighting in the parking lot. A decrease of $47.500 has been achieved by a re-allocatlon of
utilities and maintenance costs to the Food Service Operation
- ~rocedure changes to the Vehicle and Equipment Reserves resulted in operating Divfsions being responsible
for purchases of equipment valued at less than $500.
REVENUE - operating revenues reflect a. projected 51 increase in attendance. increased visitor spending and the Visitor
Centre facilities being fully operational.
- Increased revenues in Heritage Education will be used to cover the increased costs of additional
supplementary staff.
- other revenues represent funds received from the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation
and the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture Museum Oferating Grants. Funding is currently bein9 sought for
the development of the Maintenance Workshop and park ng lot lighting - unless funding is secure these two
projects will not be undertaken in 1987
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1987 !{UDGET
PRIORITY REDUCTION
REDUCTION MANAGEMENT ACTION PRIOF\ITY REDUCTION 1987 CUM % OF 1986 IMPACT ON
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BU~C~ CREEl- PIONEEF\ VILLAGE TARGET = 799,146
Total 1987 Operating Budget 1,005,521 21:.
1 Photocopier 3,o()() ':;.,(HH) l,lll">'2,521 9% 3 , OUl)
2 DE'la o anin of Carri a e Wor-ks 73 buu 7:-"; (I) 9c' -) ())
3 Or,>J.o3,. openi ng o-f Taylor Cooperage 29.,;500 29,5()(J 8<79,421 Inl 31.. 28,buO
4 Close Flynn House -,,4,6lIl1 ~4,6tll) 874,821 98 5% 23,800
5 Reduce maintenance 17.1tll) 17,lUl) 857,721 96 61. 1 7 ,Ion
6 F\educe Village hours 32,500 ~2,5()(} 825,221 92 9% 31,450
7 Close Doctors House 24,60() 24,6n() 8(11),621 90 2% 23,800
8 Close Mackenzie House 24,6nn 24,6nl) 776,(\21 87 41. 23,8l)n
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. IMPACT OF PRIORITY REDUCTIONS
The 1987 Black Creek Pioneer Village bUdyet was prepared on a aodified zero based budsetting basis. preliainar{ estiaates
had a net expenditure of 13.21 over the 986 budget. Budget details were reviewed an iteas for reduction iden ified and
,riorized including reductions to bring the 1987 budget to about 901 of the 1986 budget. The list of these ite.s is as
o 1 low s :
1- Photocopier - The present photocop1er is inadequate for V111age needs, which results in auch staff
t1.e being spent at Head Office to produce both quality and volume of copying required.
2. Delay Opening of Carriage Yorks - The open1ng of new bU11d1nys 1s an excellent .arket1ng feature. V1s1tors have .ore
3. Delay Opening of Taylor Cooperage reason to return to the V1 lage. It also increases the length of stay and aoney spent
per v1sit.
4,7,8 Closure of a Building - Much of Black Creek Pioneer v111aye attendance depends on receat visitation. The
closure of any of the restored bu ld1ngs which are of en at t e present ti.e would have
a detrimental effect on visitor attendance and spend ng patterns.
5. Reduce Maintenance - Th1s would result in lower .a1ntenance standards with the result that the villaye
would look less attractive. In turn this would affect the number of repeat v1s ts and
thus affect revenues. In t1me this reduction would affect v1s1tor and staff safety.
Reduction of existing aa1ntepance progra.s would result in aore costly .ajor
.a1ntenance being necessary 1n the future.
6. Reduce Village Hours - Hours of operation .ust be conven1ent for visitors, compet1t1ve with other .ajor
Metrocol1tan Toronto attractions and acceptable to the educational institutions that
use t e site. The reduction of staff hours would result in the loss of experienced
staff which would result in vis1tor dissatisfaction. At the present tl.e during so.e
periods the Village interpreters and artisans are being paid for less than 25 hour per
week.
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The Vehicle & Equipment Reserve provides for the acquisition of replacement vehicles and equipment required to support the Authority's operating and
maintenance activities The reserve is replenished by charges to operating and .aintenance budgets The level of recoveries is established by the
Ministry of Natural Resources and is intended to provide for the recapture of original cost as well as for daily operating expenses New equipment and
vehicles are funded froq municipal levy
The Food Service Equipment Reserve provides for the acquisition of _new and replacement capital equipment required for the operation of food facilities
This reserve is replenished by recoveries from the Food Service Operating Budget based on a percentage of gross sales
The attached page outlines the preliminary budget estimates for the vehicle and equipment reserves listing the Divisions to which new and replacement
equipuent will be assigned. The new vehicle identified for Field Operations relates directly to the addition of an Enforcement Officer and the new
equipment is required for winter road maintenance in Conservation Areas The variation between replacement vehicles and equipment from 1986 to 1987
reflects the requirement for vehicle replacement, primarily Enforcement Staff patrol cars next year and the requirement for a smaller amount of
replacement equipment in various oper~ting locations
In the preparation of the budget for new equipment, items were priori zed as outlined on the attached Priority Reduction list and in preparing the
preliminary estimates, the first three items were deleted Not acquiring these items will have some minor impact on individual operations, but generally
will not prevent maintaining facilities at current levels If further reductions are required in this budget, it will have a significant impact on
operations. For example, without a vehicle, the Enforcement Officer would be unable to carry out duties and responsibilities.
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FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION 1987 PRELIMIRARY BUDGET ESTIMATES
VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT RESERVES
1986
1987 Total Approved ~
Water Resource Field Operations B C.P V Food Services Request Budget Increase
EXPENDITURES
Vehicles - New 15,000 15,000 0
- Replacement 17 ,000 83,000 13,000 113,000 36,000 214~
Equipment - New 6,700 6,700 0
- Replacement 21,150 116,750 30,000 167,900 212,100 (21)~
Equipment & Vehicle Purchases 38,150 22l,450 l3,OOO 30,000 302,600 248,100 22~
FUNDING
Municipal Levy 0 21,700 21,700 0
Other 38,150 199,750 13,000 30,000 280,900 248,100 13~
38,150 221,450 13,000 30,000 302,600 248,100 22~
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1987 BUDGE'r
PRIORITY REDUCTION
REDUCTION MANAGEMEN'r ACTION PRIORITY REDUCTION 1967 CUM ~ Of 1966 IMPACT ON
. GROSS REV NET NET EXP NET BUDGET LEVY
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$ $ $ $ " $
VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT TARGET : 0
Total 1967 Operating Budge~ 32.400
1 Hydraulic Dump Trailer 3.400 3.400 29,000 3,400
2 Snowblower attachment 2.000 2,000 27.000 2,000
3 Seed bed Lifter 5.300 5.30Q 21.700 5.3Q.!L
4 SandBpreader 1,200 1,200 20.500 1,200
5 Heated cab tor tractor 5,500 5,500 15,000 5,500
6 Patrol car 15.000 l5,OOO 0 15.000
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TEN YEAR STRAT~GY FOR PUBLIC USE OF AUTHORITY LANDS
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TEN YE&~ STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS
September 10, 1986
INTRODUCTION
The Conservation Authorities of Ontario have a long standing tradition of
"grass roots" community support for the protection, enhancement and wise
use of our renewable natural resources. It is the intention of this report
to focus on the "wise use" aspect of that public trust
The "Review of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority"
(February, 1984), conducted by the Province and the watershed
municipalities, made several ~ecommendations aimed at improving the
delivery of a wide range of conservation services to the local
municipalities. The report confirms the role of the Authority in
recreation.
"The Authority's role in recreation, education and on the lakefront
are natural outgrowths of its role of ensuring public safety and its
traditional conservation activities in preserving the environment. As
a result of acquiring an attractive land base, the Authority has
become involved in providing those lands for the use of residents
within its boundaries for recreation purposes. ." (pg. 23).
While the provision of these recreation spaces has always been understood,
the funding for the wise use has not. The provinciai Ministry of Natural
Resources has funded the Authority's "core" services of flood protection
and erosion control. Recreation funding has been less reliable from the
government in that the funding for capital projects has not kept pace with
~he costs of development and funding for operations and maintenance on
revenue producing lands has not been available. This has left the local
municipalities to pay a steadily increasing share of the ongoing shortfall
. between recreation revenues and expenses.
The municipal review of the Conservation Authority recognized this fact in
its recommendation that:
"in recreation and waterfront development, the Authority's role must
be set according to municipal objectives and needs...".
If the Authority is to provide the level of service that the municipalities
require, it must be resDonsive to the changing interests of the urban
community, it must be creative in the types of facilities offered, and it
must be innovative in the methods of financing these new ventures in
recreation land use.
At the same time that the Authority is responding to municipal needs in
outdoor recreation, it must be careful to ensure that facilities do not
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directly overlap with those of the local municipality For example, the
provision of playing fields in a Conservation Area may be an acceptable use
where it is provided for day users from more than one municioalitv.
The reqional and inter-reqional nature of Authority recreation services is
the key element in differentiating Conservation Areas from local municipal
parks In particular, the Conservation Authority provides camp grounds,
outdoor swimming, trails, picnicking and other recreation facilities and
activities that appeal to a broad range of users within the watershed.
The strategy for long term recreation land management should be part of the
Conservation Authority's Watershed Plan. To this end, the goals and
objectives for recreation have been revised in the 1986 review of the
Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Watershed Plan as
follows.
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To provide access and outdoor recreation opportunities that contribute to
the parks, open space and recreation systems of the region, and are
compatible with the constraints of the land base.
2 OBJECTIVES
A. To evaluate the resource base and designate those lands where the
provision or recreation opportunities is a reasonable resource
management practice.
B. To identify and establish priorities for the types of recreation
opportunities to be offered on Authority lands having regard for sound
resource management practices, heritage protection, current needs and
the facilities, the mandate of others and the associated costs and
bene fi ts
C. To prepare, and regularly update, plans for all lands designated
suitable for recreation in consultation with the appropriate
municipalities, government agencies and public interest groups
D. To establish an overall i~~ge for the conservation areas and a
distincitive theme for each specific area.
E. To encourage the use of river valleys as continuous recreation
corridors linking conservation areas through acquisition and/or
agreements with others.
F. To demonstrate to the public sound resource management practices in
conjunction with the provision of recreation.
G. To monitor and assess the effects of recreation use on the resource
base and take the necessary steps to ensure negative environmental
impacts are minimized.
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H. To identify those Authority lands and/or activities suitable for
management by other public agencies or the private sector and to
establish specific agreements for their planning, development and
management.
I. To operate and maintain Authority recreation lands and facilities so
that they continue to function as part of the region's natural
resource base and to satisfy community recreation standards.
3. REGIONAL RECREATION CONCEPTS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The Conservation Authority has specific policy needs in the fie~d of
recreation. The supply of quality recreation lands may be found in
three are~s of the watershed - a) the Oak Ridges Moraine/headwater
areas, b) the river valley lands, and c) the lakeshore. The focus of
this report will be on the regional lands of the Authority excluding
Metropolitan Toronto and the waterfront.
Many of the current Conservation Authority land holdings contain
environmentally significant and table land or "Buffer" areas. Based
on the growing population and recreation pressures in the watershed,
it is clear that policies are required to effectively deal with the
use of such lands.
Questions to be addressed include: what facilities are acceptable to
the local municipalities, the Province of Ontario and the Conservation
Authority; on what basis should private enterprise be involved; what
form of user-pay system is appropriate; how and where can the
principle of jointly sharing recreation facility development and
operation be best implemented; how can the Authority improve the
public's access to conservation areas; does the Authority need to
increase the type, quantity and quality of recreation services and
facilities; what Authority lands are needed to contribute to the
tourism demands in Ontario?
3.2 HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
3.2.1 Recreation use oatterns on C.A. lands
From 1957 to 1979 the Authority provided three levels of recreation
opportunities on the lands acquired for resource management purposes.
the Plan for Ancillary Conservation Measures (1961), established the
principle of public use of such lands and the types of development
considered compatible with conservation objectives. The three levels
of development were:
- Active - included picnicking, hiking, nature study, camping,
skating, skiing and swimming;
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- Passive - no swimming and generally a lower level of all
other activities;
- Forest and Wildlife - limited picnicking with nature and
hiking trails.
In 1980, the watershed Plan redesignated Authority lands outside
Metropolitan Toronto into three categories:
A) Conservation Areas - Those landscapes considered capable
of withstanding a wide range of outdoor recreation activities
that could include facilities and support services.
B) Forest and Wildlife Areas - Those landscapes where the
natural resources could provide outdoor opportunities for study
and observation but where the provision of more intensive
recreation activities would not be in keeping with sound
resources management principles or areas not yet required as
Conservation Areas.
C) Lands Suitable for Lease - Table lands outside the flood
and erosion risk zones, along with valley lands in an urban
setting, fall into this category The lease by municipal or
private agency allows highly attractive "lands to remain under the
ownership of the Conservation Authority. In this manner, the
Authority can retain control over the type of intensive land use
within or adjacent to hazardous valleys, lakes, wetlands and
lakeshores
To a large extent, decisions related to level and intensity of
recreational development have reflected the funding available to
the Authority. Facility development and programming have been
concentrated at specific sites in order to maximize potential
revenues. The number of such development sites has been
conciously limited by the Authority in light of the provincial
policy of not providing funds to cover operation and maintenance
costs for "revenue producing" properties. Where costs of
operation and maintenance have exceeded the revenue, municipal
levy payments have been required
The Conservation Authority con~inues to provided those outdoor
recreation facilities that are:
1. inter-regional in nature (campgrounds and
outdoor swimming areas), or
2 complementary to the facilities of other
government and private agencies
(natural hiking trails, large picnic areas, etc ).
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3.2.2 Recreation Use Patterns on O~her Lands
The Metropolitan Toronto Parks Department is developing the
largest recreation land base in the region. Its extensive valley
land park system is a direct result of past Conservation
Authority land acq~isition programs and a growing urban demand to
"use" the Authority's valley land system. The Authority leases
36--hectares (8,942 acres) of valley land and parks to
Metropolitan Toronto for recreation uses.
The general categories of use include:
- Swimming Facilities
- Hiking/Biking Trails
- Golf Courses
- Community Centres
- Cross Country/Downhill Skiing Facilities
- Botanical Gardens
- Playing Field Complexes (Ball, Soccer, Tennis, etc.)
- Equestrian facilities
Municipalities within Metropolitan Toronto are continuing to
provide the local community with outdoor recreation services such
as playing fields. Outdoor swimming facilities are being
superceedea by indoor Activity or Recreation pools in association
with community centre complexes.
Private enterprise has traditionally provided services in the
more lucrative aspects of the recreation field. The high cost of
land and the public demand for variety ~nd quality in recreation
facilities have cowbined to create a number of patterns:
- Over the past few years land values have risen rapidly
within Metropolitan Toronto and throughout the surrounding
region. Most large land holdings such as golf courses are
therefore under considerable pressure to subdivide for high
value urban development uses. While newer golf courses are
being opened in the su~rounding region, the general pattern
is one of a declinina accessibility to golf for the urban
user.
- Developers of commercial and residential facilities have
been able to incorporate more recreation activities as part
of their shopping malls, industrial parks or condominium
complexes. Entrance fees are non existent where the
commercial rents are available to absorb development and
operation costs. In theme parks, the relatively high
admission charge is generally accepted by the public when
there is a large variety and high quality of activities
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- Water theme parks with multiple attractions are under
construction or proposed throughout the Toronto market area.
The relatively small land requirements, high capital cost,
and possibility of a good rate of return on investment make
them particularly attractive facilities to build.
- Other outdoor recreation activities such as camping and
horseback riding will only attract private investors where
the costs of land are close to zero For example, other
agencies or developers may provide space for such
attractions as an added "feature" of a larger development or
a large land holder may establish these facilities on
"surplus" land at his disposal.
In summary, the field of outdoor recreation has become a more complex
and competative business with private enterprise leading the way in
offering quality recreation attractions with a variety of activities
that justify relatively high entrance fees. Less costly and more land
hungry facilities such as playing fields, picnic facilities and trails
continue to be provided by mqnicipalities and other public agencies.
3 3 RESOURCE BASE
3.3 1 Introduction
The natural environment of each conservation area is the
foundation for all recreation activity The individual 'style'
of an area is largely a product of the types of topography,
forests, meadows, wetlands and rivers that have evolved over the
years.
Given the physical setting of an area, the use of the
landscape for recreation must be tempered by the limitations of
the natural environment.
As part of the Conservation Authority's valley land
acquisition program, some table lands (i.e. outside the flood and
erosion hazard lines) come under Authority ownership These
buffer lands present a unique challenge to the Authority The
close proximity of this land to scenic and passive valley
recreation systems make them ideal candidates for more intensive
recreation facility uses. Policies for their use and development
must be prepared if the Conservation Authority is to adequately
manage these valuable lands.
3.3.2. Resource Information
- Con5ervatlon Area Data
- MuniCipal/Provincial Information
- University/Private research reports
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3.3.3. Analysis of Data
This usually involves a constraints map for each
conservation area.
3.3.4. Recommendations and Conclusions
- Reco~~end additional work, if necessary
- Assess the value of the resource base to regional
recreation systems
3.4. SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK
3.4.1 Demoqra~hi.c information
- to be provided from existing municipal, provincial
and federal reports
3.4.2. Trend analysis
- growth in leisure time
- average income levels
3.4.3. Recommendations and Conclusions
- a summary of the potential ~mpact that this
information may have on the provision of recreation
facilities
3.5. FACILITIES SUPP~Y
3.5.1. Introduction
- stress the natural environment as the foundation for
recreation services.
- establish the type or .style' of natural settings the
Authority will cultivate.
3.5.2. Outdoor Recreation Facilities sUDply
- The supply of facilities, both by type and by location, must be
known by any agency planning future recreation developments.
- Examples of the types of facilities include:
Maj or Trails
Regional Attractions
Historic Sites
Outdoor Pools
Outdoor Ponds/Lakes
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Shoreline Beaches
Camping
Cross Country Skiing
Golf
Game Fields (ball sports, track and field, etc.)
Horticultural Gardens
Equestrian Systems
Shooting and Archery Ranges
Hang Gliding
Motorized Hobby Vehicles
Wind Surfing
3 5.3. SUD9liers of Areas and Facilities
- Community, municipal, inter-municipal (Conservation Authorities),
provincial and private agencies are responsible for the supply of
recreation The degree of each agency's involvement will be
identified by recreation category
3.5 4. Analysis
- Thematic maps of grouped recreation activities will be prepared
Over supply & under supply conditions - by activity - will also
be identified for the various regions of the watershed.
3 5 5. Recommendations and Conclusions
- Criteria for idea screening
- Use the headings and format (summarized) :rom the
Kortright Concept Plan
3 6 COMMUNITY DEMANDS
3.6.1. Current Demand
- Ihformation will be collected from existir.g questionnaire data
(conservation area surveys, municipal surveys, private enterprise
market surveys, and prOVincial/federal information).
3 6 2. Analysis of Data
3.6.3. Recommendations and Conclusions
- Recommend additional work, if necessary.
- Identify impact of demands on regional rec.
systems.
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3.7.CONSULTATION PROCESS
3.7.1. Conservation Authority
Staff (20 to 25 key Authority staff)
- a focus group discussion will be used.
Members (Con.& Land Mgmt. Ad. Board)
- special and/or regular meetings of the Board will
be used to keep the members informed and to
obtain input.
3.7.2. Interaaency Technical Committee
The interagency committee is established to ensure that the
technical information is analized properly and that the concerns
of all external agencies are identified. Membership should
include municipal and provincial technical staff and Authority
representation. Total membership should not exceed 1a.
3.7.3. External Groups
A. General Public and User Gr~ups:
- the intention is to invite select representatives from major
activity fields to "Focus Group" type discussions.
- the general public will be asked for their ideas and concerns
at one or two open houses. The open house will display general
material on the types of conservation areas currently in
operation with the emphasis on graphics, photos and maps. A
summary of the final draft plan will then be displayed in one or
two open houses towards the end of the process.
B. Provincial Agencies:
- separate discussion or focus group meetings will beheld with
representatives from the Ministry of Natural Resources, the
Ministry of Citizenship and Culture and the Ministry of Tourism
and Recreation.
C. Municipalities:
Recreation Departments - Recreation plans have been prepared by
several municipalities. These plans will be the focus of
discussion with representatives from both of the watershed
divisions identified below:
West Division - Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, Etobicoke and the
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city of York, Richmond Hill, North York, Vaughan, King, and
Etobicoke
East Division - Markham, Whitchurch-stouffville, Pickering,
Scarborough, Ajax, Uxbridge and East York.
D. Draft Plan Presentation:
- The presentation to Interest Groups of a draft plan can be
accomplished by either mailing and asking for written comment or
mailing and inviting reviewers to a meeting to discuss their
comments. The second option is preferred where the group is
interested and where sufficient time is available.
3.8. IMPLEMENTATION
3 8.1. Introduction
The strategy for implementation can be based on two different
approaches - 1 Identify and rank the various facilities you wish
to develop and begin developing the highest ranked facility in
all feasible Conservation Areas, and 2 Select one Conservation
Area; identify the range of facilities that can be safely
developed in that Area and continue development until all
facilities have been completed.
While arguements exist for both approaches, it may be more
appropriate to encourage the second as an effective marketing
tool for re-introducing Conservation Areas to the Toronto and
area community
3 8.2. Proiect Manaqement
Each conservation area will have a number of projects attached to
a long range plan. The costs, approvals and management details
for each project will be outlined.
Costs include - up front costs of lease agreements
- equipment purchase
- land and building development
Approvals include - M.O.E. Environmental Assessment
- M.N.R Technical and Financial
- Provincial/Municipal permits
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-Management includes - Staff training
- Operations plan revision
- Tenant (lease) liason
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3.8.3. Fundin9
Provision for resource protection and subsequent recreation use
requires adequate funding. Private or municipal development and
leasing of Authority lands offers the most promise in alleviating
the current squeeze of higher gate charges that generate lower
attendance figures. Long term leases could provide the strong
fiscal base upon which to build improved access and higher
quality recreation experiences.
In general terms, this section will outline what levels of
funding we require f:om federal, provincial, municipal,
foundation and private sources. These projections will be used
as a foundation in preparing budget requests to both the
municipal and provincial agencies over the next several years.
3.8.4 Standards
A set of property management standards will be included to
establish an "image" of a Conservation Area as more that just a
park. The standards must be worked out in conjunction with field
staff to ensure that practical and implementable measures are in
place. Signage, landscaping design and property maintenance
standards are considered the keys to re-establishing Conservation
Areas as unique_ and appealing outdoor recreation centers for the
family.
NOTE: THE REMAINING ITEMS OUTLINE THE FOLLOW UP PLANNING AND D~VE~O~M~~T
ACTIVITIES OF THE AUTHORITY. THEY ARE OUTLINED HERE TO PUT TH "0 C'" T
PLAN" INTO PERSPECTIVE.
4. CONSERVATION AREA CONCEPT PLANS
4.1. Imolementation Schedule
Upon completion of the Ten Year Concept for Public Use of
Autho=ity Lands, the development of Concept Plans for each
conse:vation area is the next logical step in the process of
improving recreation services.
Each conservation area plan is intended as a guide for future
project management. The image and distinctive theme(s) for an
area will be identified in the plan. Recreation facilities and
resources are outlined along with the budget required for
completion of the various phases
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The recommended schedule for completion of conservation area
concept plans is outlined below. In general, the priority for
developing concept plans is based on the physical location of the
property in the watershed and on the recreation development
potential of all or part of a particular property.
- Kortright Centre - completed
- Boyd C.A. - May 1987
- Greenwood C A. - June 1987
- Heart Lake C.A. - August 1987
- Cold Creek C A - October 1987
- Albion Hills C.A. - December 1987
- Petticoat Creek C.A - February 1988
- Bruce's Mill C.A. - April 1988
- Palgrave C.A. - June 1988
- Glen Haffy C.A. - August 1988
- Claireville C A - December 1988
5 SI?E PLANS
Site plans are required for each conservation area prior to
construction or development of any new facilities The detailed
design and cost figures ~or each project form the text of a site plan.
The plans are submitted to the provincial funding agency (usually the
Ministry of Natural Resources) in the year prior to the year of a
projects construction.
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CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND *5/86
~UlliAG~mNT ADVISORY BOARD 21-NOVEMBER-l986
The Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board oet in the Visitors
Centre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, Friday, ~!cvember 21 1986 at 10 00 a 0
PRESENT
Chairman Emil Kolb
Members Frank Andrews
tVilliam Grander
Lo:na Jackson
John McGinni.s
Sandy !limmo
Nancy Porteous
Maja Prentice
Al Ruggero
Vice C~ai~an of the Authority Lois Eancey
ABSENT
Vic~ Chairman Don Jackson
"IINOTES
Res ;135 Moved by Wi lliam Granger
Seconded by John McGinnis
THAT the Minutes of Meeting ~4/a6 be approved
CARRIED
CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA
- Golf Course Proposal
On September 26, 1936, The Meadows at Claireville Group withdrew its proposal
On October 9, 1986, their origlnal cheque in the amount of 55,000, submi tted wi th
the prellminary proposal, was returned as requested, thus teroinating
negotiations
Res *36 Moved by John !1cGinnis
Seconded by Nancy Porteous
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the withdrawal of the proposal for the
design, construction and operation of a golf course in the Claireville
Conservation Area from The Meadows at Claireville be received and accepted;
AND FURTHER TBAT, should suitable proponents express an interest in designing,
developing and operating a golf course in the Claireville Conservation Area,
staff ~e directed to invite the proponents to make proposals and presentations to
the Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board
CARRIED
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CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA
- Sunshine Beach Water Park - Licence Agreements
Res 137 Moved by Nancy Porteous
Seconded by Sandy Nimmo
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Licence Agreement dated the 31st
day of January, 1986, permitting Sunshine Beach Water Park to operate boat and
canoe rental facilities on the Clairevil1e Reservoir, be renewed for a one year
period commencing the 1st day of February, 1987;
AND FURTHER THAT the ~icence Agreement dated the 1st day of February, 1986,
permitting Sunshine Beach Water Park to utilize the area north of the Water Park,
east of Finch A'lenue and south of Steeles Avenue, for park purposes, be renewed
for a one year period commencing the 2nd day of February, 1987
CARRIED
CONSERVATION AREAS
- Equine Programs
Staff has held a number of meetings with Barry Thomson, of Equine Recreation
~ncerprises, to discuss a detailed proposal for the long term development of
equine programs at the Claireville and Boyd Conservation Areas /I. plan and
~roposal have not yet been completed It is anticipated that a plan will be
ready, with staff recommendations, for presentation at the next meeting of the
Conservation and Related Land Management Advisory Board
To ensure the continuity of equine programs and services during 1987, it is
proposed that the existing agreements be renewed for a one year period
Res 138 Moved by Nancy Porteous
Seconded by Al Ruggero
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS ~O THE AUTHORITY THAT staff be authorized and directed to
renew the current agreement, which ends on December 31st, 1986, with Equine
Recreation Enterprises Limited for the provision of equine programs at the
Claireville/Ebenezer Conservation Area and at the Kortright Centre for
Conservation, in the Boyd Conservation Area, for a one year period;
AUD FURTHER THAT the appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed
to take Nhatever action may be required to give effect thereto, including
. obtaining all the necessary approvals and the execution of any documents
CARRIED
BOYD CONSERVATION AREA
- Maple Lions Club - Proposal re Camping
Special consideration must be given to upgrading the quality of the existing
facilities at Albion Hills and to providing similar facilities in the eastern
section of the Authority's watershed It is the staff view that upgrading the
facilities at Albion Hills, providing camping facilities in the eastern sector of
the watershed and other requirements for recreational development would be a
higher priority for the allocation of funds for recreation purposes at this time
than the development of the campsite proposed for Boyd.
Res #39 Moved by Maja Prentice
Seconded by John McGinnis
THAT the Maple Lions Club be thanKed for its interest in assisting the Authority
with the proposal to develop a tourist campground at the Glassco Park, in the
Boyd Conservation Area;
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THE BOARD RECOMMEUDS TO THE AUTHORITY ~HAT the Maple Lions Club be advised that,
in view of the proximity of the Indian Line Campground in the Claireville
Conservation Area and the family campground in the Albion Hills Conservation Area
to serve the western sector of the Metro ~oronto region, and other funding
priorities for recreational development, further consideration of the campground
at the Glassco Park in the Boyd Conservation Area, be deferred at this time;
AND FUR~HER THAT staff be directed to consider the requirements for camping in
the central sector of the Authority's watershed as part of the Ten Year Strategy
for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands
CARRIED
KORTRIGHT CEN~RE FOR CONSERVATION
- Smart House
Res *40 Moved by William Granger
Seconded by Nancy Porteous
~HE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the development of a conservation
house, in conjunction with the Renewable Energy Theme program and conservation
demonstrations offered at the Kortright Centre for Conservation be approved;
THAT the option of purchasing, relocating and converting a heritage house be
considered;
AlID FURTHER THAT the Authority invite Ontario Hydro, the Ontario Ministries of
Energy and !latural Resources to consider Kortright Centre for Conservation as a
suitable location for one prototype 'Smart House' as a demonstration project.
CARRIED
aEQUESTS FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
- Corporation of the City of Brampton
Res *41 Moved by Frank Andrews
Seconded by Lois Hancey
THE BOARD RECOMMEUDS TO THE AUTHORITY
1. THAT staff be directed to arrange f.or th~ preparation of a suitable agreement
between ~he Corporation of the City of Brampton and the Authority for the use
of Authority-owned lands consisting of 10 22 hectares, on the Etobicoke
Valley, south of 15 Sideroad, for park and recreation purposes;
2 THAT staff be directed to arrange for the preparation of a suitable agreement,
for a period of one year, to allow The Corporation of the City of Brampton to
install two (2) pedestrian gates to permit pedestrian access from the west
side of the Heart Lake Conservation Area;
AUD THAT staff be directed to assess the impact of the gates on the area,
especially its security, and report back to the Conservation and Related Land
Management Advisory Board prior to any long term agreement with The
Corporation of ehe City of Brampton;
3 THAT staff be directed to reserve the Heart Lake Conservation Area camp to
accommodate the request from The Corporation of the City of Brampton for the
operation of a day camp on these lands;
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4 AIJD WH EREAS it is the opinion of the Authority that it is in the best
interest of the Authority in furthering its obje.::tives, as set out in Section
20 of the Conservation Authorities Act, to enter into a suitable agree~ent
wlth 7he Corporation of the City of Srampton;
7HAT staff, in consultation with the Authority solicitor, be directed to
prepare a suitable agreement with 7he Corporatior. of the City of Bra~pton for
the construction of buildings in association with the operation of a day camp
on Authority-owned land in the Heart Lake Conservation Area;
;UlD FURTHER THAT appropriate Authority officials be authorized and directed to
take whatever action ~ay be required to give effect thereto, including the
obtaining of necessary approvals and the execution of any documents.
CARRIED
TREE DONATION PROGRAM
At Executive Committee Meeting #2/86, by resolution *41, staff was "directed to
investigate the feasibility of public donations of trees, for ~emorials and other
special purposes, for planting in conservation areas "
Res #42 Moved by WilIia~ Granger
Seconded by A1 Ruggero
':'HA7 staff report on the 7ree DonatIon Program be received;
TPE SOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY ':'HAT a tree donation program, as set forth
in the staff report appended as Schedule "All of these ~1i nu tes, be implemented;
':'r.A7 The Metropolitan 70ronto and Region Conservation Foundation be requested to
assist in the management of funds and records;
AND FUR':'HER THAT, in the first year, the following projects be undertaken
(al Members Avenue, Kortright Cent:e for Conservation;
(b) Me~orial Forest, Albion Hills Conservation Area;
(e) Donors Forest, Greenwood Forest and Wildlife Area;
(d) Donors Arboretum, Slack Creek Pioneer Village
CARRIED
KORTRICHT CENTRE POR CONSERVATION
Entrance Fee
The Kortright Centre entrance fee_ wa s Ii s ted incorrectly ln the 1987 Fee Schedule
approved by the Authority
Res H3 Moved by Maja Prentice
Seconded by Frank Andrews
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 70 THE AUTHORITY THAT item 36 cf the Fee Schedule for the
1987 operating season be amended to read -
1985 1986 1987
36 For entrance to the Kortright Centre for Conservacion,
(a) for each person over fifteen years of age
who is not a student, per day . . $ 2 25 2.50 2.75
CARRIED
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REPORT ON THE NASHVILLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TRACT DEER HERD REDUCTION HUNT
At: Meeting #3/86, the Autho~ity approved the conducting of a deer hunt in the
Nashville Resource Management ~ract as a r:teans of reduc ing the deer population
that has been causing significant dar:tage to local farm crops In early
September, 72 hunters, including two of the Authority's farm tenants in the
!Iashville area, were selected from the 149 applicants to participate in the hunt
which took place November 3-6 and 10-13 Subsequently nine hunters elected to
not take part in the hunt
Therefore, sixty-three hunters attended the mandatory pre-hunt meeting at which
time they were provided with a map showing hunt boundaries and detailed
instructions regarding the procedures to be followed
The hunt proceeded without any problems with all hunters exhibiting a very
responsible attitude Many positive responses have been received from the
hunters indicating their appreciation for the detailed instruction and
supervision provided
The hunt dates were divided into four 2-day periods with participation of 19, 15,
15 and 14 hunters respectively, in each period A total of 16 deer were taken,
of which four were adult female This hunt can be considered successful in its
air:t to reduce herd size because of the high proportion of adu1 t females taken
Res *44 Moved by !Iancy Porteous
Seconded by Maja Prentice
THE BOARD RECOMMEUDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the report on the Nashville Resource
Management Tract Deer Herd Reduction Hunt, as set out above, be received.
CARRIED.
GOLF COURSE ACQUISITIONS - Uplands
Res *45 Moved by Lorna Jackson
Seconded by Lois Hancey
~HE BOARD RECOMMENDS ~O THE AUTHORITY THAT staff report, appended heret:o as
Schedule "S", in response to a request from the AutQori ty, be received
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
IT WAS ACREED that, when putting together the 1987 schedule of meetings, staff
should consider a tour of conservation areas in the spring for the members of the
Conservation and Related Land Management Ad~isory Board
TERMINATION
on MOTION, the meeting terminated at 11 20 am. Friday, November 21, 1986
E.V Kolb W A. McLean
Chairman Secretary-Treasurer
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SCHEDULE "A"
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TREE DONATION PROGRAM REPORT
1 BACKGROUND
At meeting #2/86 of the Executive Committee, staff were directed to investigate
the feasibility of public donations of trees for memorials and other special
purposes, for planting in conservation areas
Tree donation programs have a long history in our society, and have proven to be
an effective means of augmenting natural resource development in areas that would
. otherwise remain depleted due to economic and political restrictions
The Jewish National Fund of North York, for example, accepts donations to honour
events in one's life such as birthdays, anniversaries, deaths, etc Donations are
for the planting of a sapling for $7 00, garden for $500.00, or grove for
$5,000 00, in Canada Forest, Israel
This Authority, in a similar, capacity, has honoured individuals, families and
corporate bodies who have made significant contributions to the objectives of the
Conservation Authority by the planting of trees. Although a non-donation based
program, The Honour Roll Awards have resulted in the planting of 84 trees since
1974
Since the mid 1960's memorial donations have been made for the planting of trees
and shrubs at Black Creek Pioneer Village to honour the memory of loved ones. The
maples of Maple Avenue, the oak outside the Mill, and the trees of Peacock Woods
are all examples. Other donations have also been accepted such as those from the
Garden Club for berming, topsoil and landscaping in the vicinity of the mill pond
and south towards Shoreham Drive
The Grand River Conservation Authority has been involved in a variety of tree
donation programs, the most successful being the Beckett-Glaves Memorial Forest.
Minimum donations of thirty dollars ($30.00) or multiples of thirty ($30 00,
$60 00, $90.00, etc ), are accepted for the planting of a tree to honour the
memory of a loved one The trees and shrubs are planted in a designated site
within the Brant Conservation Area, known as the Beckett-Glaves Memorial Forest.
This project was initiated in 1985 with donations in the amount of $13,900 00
Donations cover the costs of preparing a planting plan, signage, plant material,
labour and long-term maintenance of the site Reasons for the success of this
project over and above others, were due to the inclusion of maintenance costs,
sound planning and record keeping
Likewise, the Royal Botanical Gardens receives a number of donations sent to
commemorate a special personal occasion or in memory of a loved one Donations for
single shrubs are $100 00, individual specimen trees are $500 00, and groupings of
five (5) shrubs are $500 00 These sums represent not only purchase of the plant,
but also costs of planning, planting, labelling, plant record documentation and
ongoing maintenanc~
2 PURPOSE
Given economic constraints of the modern day, the Authority is looking for new
ways of fulfilling its objectives. The Conservation Authority has long been
involved in conservation land management including reforestation, wildlife
management, and more recently urban management. A reforestation program 1/4S
developed and implemented by the Humber Valley Conservation Authority in 1951,
prior to the amalgamation of the conservation authorities forming the Metropolitan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) in 1957.
In 1958, a Wildlife Management program was implemented with the propagation of
6,000 seedlings at the Boyd Nursery This led to the planting of trees and shrubs
for wildlife in various Authority properties. Between 1959 and 1972 a total of
222,270 seedlings and 18,279 trees were planted These p1antings continued up to
1982, when demand for limited funding forced the cancellation of this program
More recently (1982), an Urban Management program was developed to assist private
and public landowners with sound conservation management practice through
vegetation planting and management.
The purpose of the tree donation program is to plant trees on Conservation lands
where there is presently insuffficient funding to carry out the Authority's
objectives.
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3 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The objectives of a Tree Donation Programme
(a) to develop a woodland Of grove rather than a series of individual
tree dedications, as a means of avoiding high maintenance costs
(b) to develop and maintain the woodland in a manner in keeping with
this Authority's objectives.
(cl to address local needs and interests
4 TYPES OF PROGRAMS
There are a variety of programs for consideration
MEMORIAL FOREST developed by a funeral home in cooperation with the
Conservation Authority Each person whose funeral is handled by the home,
automatically has a tree planted in their memory
Memorial Forests would be developed in a woodlands context The main
entrance could be landscaped and well maintained so that it is suitable
for dedication services As one moves from the entrance to the intericr of
the woodland, the path narrows and the character of the woodland becomes
more wild in appearance forming a nature trail
COMPANY FOREST developed by a company or employee association to honour
long-term employees The character of this woodland would be similar to
that of the Memorial Forest
REFORESTATION PROJECT where special interest groups donate to a special
reforestation project. Such groups may include Nature Conservancy, Boy
Scouts, Garden Club, Soil Conservation Society and others The nature of
this type of project would be comparable to existing forest management
tracts
DONORS ARBORETUM where the Authority receives direct donations from
companies, groups, or individuals to commemorate ~ special occasion. Trees
would be in a manicured park-like setting
MEMBERS AVENUE where life members, for example of the Kortright Centre,
have the opportunity with an additional donation, of having a tree planted
on their behalf along the entrance road to the centre The trees would
provide a mix of fall colours, and in time, would form a canopy over the
road The shoulders of the road would be manicured for distinction of
these trees
NECTAR ARBORETUM where donations would be accepted from compaines, groups
and individuals with the specific purpose of providing a new outdoor
education experience The character of this arboretum may be wild in
nature but manicured access for the public
GARDEN IN THE ROUND where again donations would be accepted from
an array of sources for the purpose of providing an outdoor educational
and recreatinal experience for all, but in particular the disabled and
aged This type of area would be well maintained and manicured.
5 SITE SELECTION CRITERIA
- accessible to visitors
- secured to avoid vandalism
- controlled access
- suitable for future expansion, therefore, portable markers may be
considered
- access for equipment and water supply
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- compatible with nature of the donation program, for example, a memorial
forest should be located in a reflective/meditative area away from high
acti vi ty centres
- facilitates recognition of donors and may include signage identifying
the nature of the project, for example, Beckett-Glaves Memorial Forest.
6 DONATION GUIDELINES
6 1 Plant species are chosen and sited in accordance with the policies
existing or planned collections
6 2 Labelling is consistant with our existing graphics standards Plaques
are provided only for major collections or contributions
6.3 Donations
For individual shrubs S 25 00
Single saplings (150-175 cm, bare root) S 50.00
Caliper trees (50 mm deciauous, 150 em coniferous) S500 00
Group of 5 shrubs as planted in Synoptic Collection S100 00
These sums represent not only the purchase of the plan, but also cost
of planning, planting, labelling, plant records documentation and
ongoing maintenance
6 4 Donations are recognized by letter of thanks and tax deductible
receipt. As well, a map showing location of planting may also be
provided upon request
., TARGET MARKETS
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7 1 Funeral Homes
7 2 Officers, directors, members, donors, volunteers
7 3 Companies, speCial groups, and individuals
B ADMINISTRATION
Donation records, receipts, finances and plant record documentation may be
admi ni stered by the Foundati on, or in some cases, the specifi c centre
9 RECOMMENDATIONS
There are a variety of programs, locations, donations and administration
combinations possible Those recommended in this report have been found through
our research to be most likely to succeed.
Only four donation projects are proposed for implementation in the first year
This will allow time for the development of an implementation and marketing
strategy with the appropriate bodies concerned (eg Program Services, Field
Operations, and the Foundation), and assessment of projects after one year
Projects recommended are
(l) - Members Avenue at the Kortright Centre for Conservation,
(2) - Memorial Forest in the Albion Hills Conservation Area, and
(3) - Donor Forest, Greenwood Forest and Wildlife Area
(4) - Donor Arboretum, BlacK Creek Pioneer Village,
KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION is ideally suited to a Members Avenue
because of its nature and member commitment. Although this program does
not satisfy the main program objective, it does recognize in perpetuity
the contributions of life members
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Each donation of $300 00 (a discount from $500 00) in addition to life
membership fee, would be recognized by the individual tree location The
tree would have a numbered brass tack which refers to a map giving the
donor's name This map would be displayed at the Centre and copies made
available to donors and general pUblic
ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA is considered suited to a Memorial Forest
due to its site characteristics and proximity to residential areas.
A minimum donation of $50 00 would be accepted and all donations would go
into a Memorial Tree Fund for the planning, plant material. planting,
signage and maintenance of the woodland Individual donations would not be
recognized by individual plantings, but rather the development of the
woodland
GREENWOOD FOREST AND WILDLIFE AREA is considered suited to a Donors Forest
to recognize contributions to conservation in general rather than
contributions to a speci fic centre.
For minimum donations of $500 00, donors are recognized by individual
plantings As for the Members Avenue, numbered brass tree tacks would
refer to map giving the donor's name For donations of less that 5500.00,
donors would be recognized on the donors list at the base of the map
Pricing of plant material would be as identified in the Donation
Guidelines (p 4 )
BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE is considered suited to a Donor Arboretum to
recognize contributions to the Village. Donations may be received from
individuals, groups and clubs to commemorate a special occasion, or honour
the memory of a loved one
As for the Donor Forest, donQrs are recognized by individual planting for
minimum donations of $500.00 For donations of less that $500 00, the
donor will be recognized on the donors list
The above recommended programs will be administered by the Resource Management
Section in cooperation with the Foundation
I dentifi ed for future consi deration are
- Reforestation Projects on Authority land in proximity to the interest
group and its intended use,
- Nectar Arboretum and/or Trillium Garden and Walk at Kortright,
- Garden In The Round at perhaps Humber Bay Waterfront Park, and
- additional. Memorial Forests at other Conservation Areas
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STAFF REPORT ON GOLF COURSE ACQUISITIONS
TO The Chairman and M~mbers of the Conservation and Related Land
Management Advisory Board, Meeting 115/86
FROM Alyson C Deans, Planning & Policy Coordinator
RE Golf Course Acquisitions
A.t its Meeting 117/86, the Authority considered a recommendation from the
Board respecting the Uplands Golf Course. In this connection, the Au thori ty
directed staff to prepare a r.eport:
"relating to the terms for the acquisition of the York Downs
and Tam O'Shanter golf courses;
And FURTHER THAT such report be presented to the Conserva~ion
and Related Land Management Advisory Board at its meeting
scheduled for November 21, 1986"
Staff have reviewed past records and provide the following for the
information of the Board.
York Downs Golf Course
Early in 1971, the Authority was requested, by the Borough of ~orth York, to
consider the acquisition of the York Downs Golf Course The lands involved
included approximately 160 ac~es of which 65 acres were flood plain and
conservation lands. Development had been proposed on the property and the
Rcrough was seeking acquisition as a means to retain these lands The
A.utnority had included the valleyland portion of the ~roperty in its Master
Plan for Acquisition of Flood Plain and Conservation Lands, however, funding
for that Plan had expired and negotiations were underway with the Province
for an extension. The Authqrity therefore resolved that
"( a) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and the Borough
of North York be advised that The Metropolitan Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority is not, in 1971 , in a
position to proceed with the acquisition of flood plain
and conservation lands contained within the York Downs
Golf Course, unless one or more municipalities ag ree to
be designated as totally benefiting;
( " ) Subject, however, to the Authority being able to
negotiate a satisfactory agreement with the Province of
Ontario and its member municipalities for the Extension
0: the Plan for Flood Control and Water Conservation,
including the provision of sufficient funds for a continuing
programme of flood plain and conservation land acquisition;
the Authority give consideration to the acquisition of
that portion of the York Downs Golf Course lying within
the Maste~ Plan"
This matter ",as considered by Metropolitan Toronto in 1971, '..,ithin the
context of its 1965 "Twenty-Five Year Development Concept for Regional
Parks" which has suggested that
"the Corporation should be prepared to protect the existing
use or open space requirement at the following golf course
locations at such time as the existing use might change:
Lambton Golf Course, Scarborough Golf Course, York Downs Golf
Course, Rosedale Golf Course".
The Authority subsequently adopted Project W.C. 72 - A Project for the
Acquisition of . York Downs Golf Course and that
"( a) The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto be designated
as benefiting municipality;
(b) The Minister of Natural Resources be requested to approve
of the Project and a grant on the basis to be set forth
in the said Project;
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(c) The Project be submitted to The Ontario ~unicipal Board
for approval and necessary action, if requ ired:
(d) Nhen approved, the appropriate Authority officials be
authorized to take whatever action is required in connection
with the Project, including the execution of any necessary
documents"
The total cost of the 1972 Project was S9,250,OOO to be fu nded as follows:
Provincial share S3,750,000
Authority share
. from Metro 3,500,000
. from North York 2,000,000
S9,250,000
A Management Agreement between Metropolitan Toronto and the Authority has
been in place since 1961 and provides that all Authority acquisitions of
flood plain and conservation lands within Metropolitan Toronto be deemed
park lands and all subsequent development management and maintenance costs
are assumed by Metro. The Authority retains title to these properties and
the right to approve any development proposals. A third-party agreement
with a local municipality, in this case North York, permitted the Borough to
assume management responsibility for the tableland
Tam O'Shanter GOlf ~ourse
Close to the time of considering the York Downs project, a similar
situation was developing relative to the Tam O'Shanter Golf Course. A
curtner special project CA 65 was adopted to enable the acquisition of these
lands The total cost of the 1973 Project was S11,075,OOO to be funded as
follows
Provincial share S 4,450,000
Authority share
. from Metro 4,200,000
. from Scarborough 2,425,000
Sl1,075,000
The lands then became subject to the same, existing Management Agreement
between Metro and the Authority
SUMMARY
In both previous golf course acquisitions
. a special project was adopted as the lands were not all, or in
part, included within existing Authority acquisition projects
the Province was willing to share in the acquisition cost
Metropolitan Toronto was designated the benefiting
municipality and raised all of the Authority's share of the project
between itself and the affected local municipality
. the lands, once acquired, remained in Authority title with all
future costs of development and management assumed by Metropolitan
Toronto under the tet~s of its 1961 Management Agreement with the
Authority
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RECOGNITION SUB-COMMITTEE' 8-APRIL-1986 11/86
The Recognition Sub-Committee met in the Humber Room, Authority Office,
5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, on Tuesday, April 8, 1986 at 1:00 p.m.
PRESENT: ,
Acting Chairman William B. Granger
Members Mrs. Lois Hancey
Mrs; Norah Stoner
ABSENT
Chairman Chris T Gibson
In the absence of the Chairman, Mr. William Granger was elected Acting Chairman
for this meeting.
. MINUTES OF MEETING '1/85 - APRIL 9, 1985
The Minutes of Meeting #1/85 were adopted as presented.
1986 HONOUR ROLL AWARDS AH~ GARDEN PARTY
. Res. #! Moved by: Mrs. Lois Hancey
Seconded by: WilHam Granger
I IT WAS AGREED AND THE SUB-COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT:
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(1) the 1986 Honour Roll Awards tree planting ceremony be held on
Friday, May 2, 1986, following the Authority meeting, and that
the following receive Honour Roll Awards, consisting of the
planting of a tree suitably marked with a plaque:
John Downing
Paul B. Flood
Pat Kinsey
D. William Loker
TransCanada PipeLines Ltd.
and that a grove of trees be planted for the following Members
retiring from the Authority with more than ten years of service:
M. W. H. Biggar
W. R. Herridge, Q.C.
J. S. Scott
Dr. W. M. Tovell
F. J McKechnie
H. C. Lawrie
F. R. Perkins
(2) the Annual Garden Party be held on Friday, June 13, 1986;
SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARDS - GOLD
Mr. Barber presented, and verbally highlighted, a communication with respect
to the Service Recognition Program, and specifically the Gold Service
Recognition Award.
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Res. #2 Moved by Mrs. Lois Hancey
Seconded by William Granger
IT WAS AGREED AND THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT the Gold Service Recognition
Award be continued
RECOGNITION OF FOUNDERS GROUP - M.T.R.C.A.
Res. #3 Moved by Mrs Lois Hancey
Seconded by William Grange!:
IT WAS AGREED AND THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT
(1) the principle of establishing a ~uitable project to honour the
Founders of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
~uthority be approved, and
(2) the staff be directed to prepare a report and recommendations
for the consideration of the Committee
RECOGNITION OF PAUL FLOOD
B..es . # 1. Moved by Mrs Lois Hancey
Seconded by William Granger
IT WAS AGREED AND THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT
(l) the propos~~ to establish a plaque at the Clairevi1le Ranch,
by Equine Enterprises Ltd , "to commemorate the interest and
foresight" of the late Paul B Flood in the Ranch, be approved;
(2) Barry Thomson, of Equine Enterprises Ltd , be thanked for his
proposal;
(3 ) The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation be
requested to establish a Paul B. Flood Memorial Fund to produce
annual earnings to plant landscape trees on conservation lands;
(4) a committee be established to raise the necessary funds to establish
the Paul B Flood Memorial Fund
RECOGNITION OF STEPHEN BACSALHASI - LIFETIME PASS
_~es. #5 Moved by Mrs Lois Hancey
Seconded by Mrs Norah Stoner
IT WAS AGREED AND THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT a Lifetime Pass be issued to
!ir Stephen Bacsa1masi, Superintendent of Planning and Development for the York
Region Board of Education, Member of the Joint Planning Committee for the last
twelve years
ADJOORNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 2 00 p.m , April a
william B Granger, T E Barber,
Acting Chairman Acting Secretary-Treasurer
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