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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Areas Advisory Board 1964Metropoban 50ponto and legion Conservation Jah,oritv MINUTES D -1 Conservation Areas Advisory Board Thursday - April -16 -1964 #1/64 The Conservation Areas Advisory Board met in the Board Room,. 17 Mill Street, on Thursday, April 16, 1964, commencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Authority Chairman Chairman Consv. Areas Vice- Chairman Consv.Areas Members Secretary - Treasurer Director of Operations Consv.Areas Administrator Tech.Asst. - Consv.Areas Dr. G. Ross Lord C. Sauriol K.C. Dalglish D. Adair J.W. Bradstock M.J. Breen C. Clifford C.E. Conroy Mrs. J.A. Gardner Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand C.R. Wardlaw W.H. Westney F.L. Lunn K.G. Higgs W.A. McLean P.B. Flood MINUTES Minutes of Meeting #3/63 were presented. Res. #1 Moved by: Seconded by: C. Clifford K.C. Dalglish RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting ;,`3/63, as presented, be adopted Carried Unanimously; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT Mr. McLean presented a very comprehensive Staff Progress Report. Res: ;'2 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: C.R. Wardlaw RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period January -2 to March -31, 1964, be received. Carried Unanimously; BLACK CREEK CONSERVATION AREA - MASTER PLAN Representatives of Gordon S. Adamson & Associates presented a Master Plan for Black Creek Conservation Area. The Plan was discussed in considerable detail. Res. #3 Moved by: C.E. Conroy Seconded by: Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The master plan for the Black Creek Con- servation Area, as prepared by the firm of Gordon S. Adamson and Associates, be approved in principle, and that the following proposals be adopted: D -2 -2- (a) The Authority enter into an agreement with the York University for the reciprocal use of parking areas, and that the Authority's part be the provision of 500 public parking spaces on the table- lands south of the Village, and that York University's part be permission to use parking space provided by'York University on York University lands during peak periods; (b) A reception area consisting of a Visitor Centre building and outdoor plaza be created as a transition from the parking areas to the Village proper; and further that budget provision be made in 1965 for the preparation of preliminary sketches for the Visitor Reception building; (c) The present workshop and service area be relocated, in conformity with the master plan; (c) The outdoor theatre be relocated to conform with the master plan; (e) When the Village flour mill building and ponds have been con- structed, consideration be given to using the pond areas for skating; (f) The Staff be authorized and directed to enter into negotiations with the Townships of North York and Vaughan for an agreement to construct an underpass linking Authority lands north and south of Steeles Avenue, to conform with the proposal in Section C of the master plan; In the event that a collector road, as is presently required by the North York Traffic Department, and indicated on the master plan becomes a reality, the criteria outlined in sections D and E of the master plan be the requirements of the Authority. Carried Unanimously; (g) ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA - PRELIMINARY PLANS - BATHHOUSE A representative of the firm Craig, Zeidler and Strong presented the preliminary plans for the Albion Hills Conservation Area Bathhouse, which were considered in detail. Res. #4 Moved by: W.H. Westney Seconded by: C. Clifford THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The preliminary sketches for the Albion Hills bathhouse, including washrooms, concession and clothes change area, be approved; and further that the firm of Craig, Zeidler and Strong be directed to proceed with working drawings and preparation of specifications and contract documents. Carried Unanimously; ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA - GATEHOUSE PLANS Mr._Flood presented the plans for the proposed new gatehouse at the Albion Hills Conservation Area. Res. #5 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord Seconded by: J.W. Bradstock THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The preliminary sketches of the Albion Hills Gatehouse be approved; and further that the Staff be authorized to proceed with the construction of this building within the limits of the budget provided. Carried Unanimously; BRUCE TRAIL - PROPOSED LINK The Chairman reported that he and Mr. McLean had met with represent - atives.of the Bruce Trail Committee and discussed the possibility of creating a hiking trail up the Humber Valley to link with the Bruce Trail. -3- D -3 Res. 46 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: C.E. Conroy RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be instructed to investigate, in co- operat- ion with the Bruce Trail Committee (Toronto Branch) the route of a hiking trail in the Humber Valley which would li:k with the Bruce Trail, and determine those portions of Conservation Authority land which could be used for such a trail without interfering with the normal operations of the Areas; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: Following the c?etermination of those portions of Conservation Areas which would be affected by such a trail that an agreement be drafted between the Authority and the Bruce Trail Committee for the use of said portions of Conservation Areas for a hiking trail; such agreement to provide for: (a) The maintenance of the Trail on Authority lands by Authority Staff; (b) Liability for accidents, etc., on the Trail by the Bruce Trail Committee; (c) The prohibition of camping in connection with the Trail on Author- ity lands, except as specifically authorized by the Authority. Carried Unanimously; SCHEME CA -41 - GLEN MAJOR EXTENSION 12 A Staff communication was presented, advising that an option had been obtained on 100 acres of land adjacent to the present Glen Major Con- servation Area. Res. #7 Moved by: K.C. Dalglish Seconded by: C.R. Wardlaw THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Scheme CA -41, A Scheme for the Extension of the Glen Major Conservation Area, be adopted; and further in this connection, the following action be taken: (a) All member municipalities be designated as benefitting; (b) The Minister of Energy & Resources Management be requested to approve this Scheme, and a grant of 50% of the cost thereof; (c) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the Scheme, including the execution of any necessary documents. Carried Unanimously; SCHEME CA -42 - GLEN HAFFY EXTENSION #4 A Staff communication was presented, recommending the acquisition of certain additional property in the Glen Haffy Area which would permit the linking up of those properties presently owned by the Authority. Res. /#$ Moved by: C. Clifford Seconded by: J.W. Bradstock THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Scheme CA -42, A Scheme for the Extension of the Glen Haffy Conservation Area, be adopted; and further in this connection, the following action be taken: (a) All member municipalities be designated as benefitting; (b) The Minister of Energy & Resources Management be requested to approve this Scheme, and a grant of 50% of the cost thereof; (c) When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the Scheme, including the execution of any necessary documents. Carried Unanimously; D -4 -4- BOYD CONSERVATION AREA - PROPOSED PROPERTY ACQUISITION - Property: Reid The proposed acquisition of the Reid property was discussed at some length. Res. #9 Moved by: W.H. Westney Seconded by: Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: In view of the budget commitments for Conservation Area land acquisition in 1964, consideration of the Reid Estate property for acquisition as a Conservation Area scheme be deferred until 1965. Carried Unanimously; PROPOSED PROPERTY ACQUISITION - MONO TOWNSHIP - Property: Kee It was drawn to the attention of the Board that a very suitable property is for sale in Mono Township. Res. ; #10 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: K.C. Dalglish RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be authorized and directed to attempt to negotiate a long -term option on 147 acres, more or less, being parts of Lot 1, Concession VI and VII, Township of Mono. Carried Unanimously; PROPOSED OBSERVATORY - BOYD CONSERVATION AREA A communication from the Royal Astronomical Society was presented, having regard to the possibility of the Scciety raising suffucient funds to construct the proposed Observatory in the Boyd Conservation Area. Res. #11 Moved by: C.E. Conroy Seconded by: M.J. Breen RESOLVED THAT: The Chairman of the Conservation Areas Advisory Board and the Administrator of the Conservation Areas Division be directed to meet with repre-ontatives of the Royal Astronomical Society re- garding communication dated April 13, 1964 from the Society, having regard to the proposed Observatory at the Boyd Conservation Area, to determine: (a) The methods they propose in raising funds; (b) The likelihood of the Society raising the suggested funds; (c) Explore alternatives to this present proposal. Carried Unanimously; REPORT #1/64 OF THE SUB - COMMITTEE - MAXIMUM POTENTIAL USE OF AREAS Res. #12 Moved by: Dr. G. Ross Lord Seconded by: M.J. Breen RESOLVED THAT: Report #1/64 of the Sub - Committee on Maximum Potential Use of Areas be received and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes; and further; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained therein be adopted and referred to the Information and Education Advisory Board for action. Carried Unanimously; REPORT #1/64 OF THE SUB - COMMITTEE - PUBLIC CAMPING Res. #13 Moved by: Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand Seconded by: W.H. Westney -5- D -5 RESOLVED THAT: Report #1/64 of the Sub - Committee on Public Camping be received and appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes; and further; THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendations contained therein be adopted. Carried Unanimously; CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM A Staff communication was presented, suggesting that the Board con- sider the preparation of a long -term development program for the Conservation Areas, to provide for the completion of development in existing areas and for the development of new areas, particularly reservoir sites. Res. #14 Moved by: C.R. Wardlaw Seconded by: C. Clifford RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be directed to prepare a long -term Conser- vation Areas development program, to include suggested development and estimated costs of new Areas, for the consideration of the Board. Carried Unanimously; FRENCHMAN'S BAY - INVESTIGATION OF PROPERTY The Chairman advised that certain property in the Frenchman's Bay area is available which might be desirable and might be investigated. Res. #15 Moved by: W.H. Westney Seconded by: C.R. Wardlaw RESOLVED THAT: The Staff be directed to investigate certain propert- ies, said to be available in the Frenchman's Bay area, and report to the next Meeting of the Board. Carried Unanimously; C. Sauriol F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer D -6 SCHEDULE "A" REPORT #1/64 of the Sub - Committee on MAXIMUM POTENTIAL USE OF AREAS of the Conservation Areas Advisory Board The Sub - Committee on Maximum Potential Use of Areas of the Conservat- ion Areas Advisory Board, met in the Board Room, 17 Mill Street, on Wednesday, February 12, 1964, commencing at 4:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman C. Sauriol Members K.C. Dalglish Mrs. J.A. Gardner Mrs. M.W. Lister Conservation Areas Adm. W.A. McLean The following matters were discussed: 1. The report of the last Meeting. 2. A report of progress on recommendations made at the last Meeting. 3. The 1963 use of Conservation Areas. 4. Possible techniques for encouraging further use of Conservation Areas in the future. IT WAS AGREED THAT the original promot -rs of the Cold Creek Conservat- ion Area be invited to a meeting of ;he Sub - Committee, to evaluate the use of the Cold Creek Conservation Area. IT WAS FURTHER AGREED, AND THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT: 1. Bus Transportation Group trips to Areas be encouraged, and that public transportation agencies be contacted in this regard; and further, that School Boards be made aware of the facilities available in Conservation Areas, for nature hikes, track meets, picnics, winter activities, etc.; 2. Publicity Wider distribution be given to press releases, covering not only daily and weekly press, but to editors of house organs, the hotel publication t9The Key's; and further that releases be made available to firms, public libraries and other outlets, for posting on bulletin boards, etc.; larger firms be contacted with a view to adding their names to the regular mailing list of the Authority; 3. Paid Advertising The Authority's policy of no paid advertising be confirmed, in order to continue the present relations which currently exist with press, radio, TV and other media, and that this be fostered by press tours prior to the opening of the 1964 summer season; 4. Authority Brochures Authority brochures and other literature be distributed to all tourist information areas. 5. Additional Facilities The Staff be directed to investigate the possibility of including the following types of facilities in Conservation Areas: Report #1/64 - Maximum Use of Areas - page 2 D -7 Ski and snowshoe trails Riding and Hiking Trails for both summer and winter use. C. Sauriol W.A. McLean Chairman Administrator, Conservation Areas Div. SCHEDULE 4SB41 D -$ REPORT #1/64 of the Sub - Committee on PUBLIC CAMPING of the Conservation Areas Advisory Board The Sub - Committee on Public Camping of the Conservation Areas Advis- ory Board, appointed by the Executive Committee to study the pos- sibility of establishing public camping areas on conservation area lands, met in the Board Room, 17 Mill Street, on Wednesday, February 19, 1964, commencing at 4:30 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman C. Sauriol Members K.C. Dalglish Mrs. J.A. Gardner Mrs. M.W. Lister Conservation Areas Adm. W.A. McLean The following matters were discussed: 1. Terms of. Reference The Terms of Reference concern the whole field of Public Camping, recognizing that provision for some forms of public camping, i.e., youth group camps, were already provided for in Conservation Areas. 2. Present Ca*npinPr^ramme of the Authority The present carping programme of the Authority was reviewed in detail, and it was felt that the camp sites already provided in the Conservat'on Areas are being utilized by youth groups and considered to be very satisfactory and, since the demand for such facilities is considerable, that such a programme should be con- tinued. Possibility of extending Group Camping to Adult Group In this regard it was felt that there had been very little demand for organized adult group camping, and further that facilities presently provided by the Authority are not particularly suited to adult: groups; therefore it was the opinion of the Committee that only those adult groups organized for purposes very closely related to the aims of conservation be permitted to camp in Authority areas, and that priority should always be given to youth groups. Conventional Public Family Camping It was felt that at the present time there are a number of agencies, both public and quasi - public, involved in public camping, and these agencies have wide - spread jurisdiction away from large metropolitan areas, ani that in the future, the Provincial and Federal Govern- ments, through the A.R.D.A., program, intend to assist private land owners and others, in developing public camping grounds. It was further felt that the lands owned by the Authority, or proposed for acquisition, being relatively close to Metropolitan Toronto, in most cases are not suitable for such use; and further that in view of the present policy for Conservation Area development, little s ^ope remains for forms of service to and entertainment for family camping groups; and also in view of the fact that the demand for day use facilities still is far in excess of that which can be provided by the Authority, t'.at family group camping should not be considered at this time. D -9 Report #164 - Public Camping Sub - Committee - page 2 5. Public Camping in conjunction with Hiking and Hiking Trails In this sphere of camping, in view of the Authority's long -range acquisition programme, which will provide for linking up of major use Areas by narrow necks of land suitable for hiking trails, that further study should be given to some system of camping in conjunction with a system of hiking trails. IT WAS AGREED, AND THE SUB - COMMITTEE THEREFORE RECOMMENDS THAT: 1. The Committee continue, and that its terms of reference cover the whole field of Public Camping; 2. The present programme of organized youth camping be continued; 3. Adult group camping be only permitted for groups whose purposes were very closely related to the aims of the Authority and that, in every case, priority be given to youth groups; 4. No further consideration be given to the provision of conventional family camping facilities in Conservation Areas at the present time; 5. Further study be given to a camping programme in conjunction with a system of hiking trails as such develop. C. Sauriol W.A. McLean Chairman Administrator, Conservation Areas Division Vetropoltan 7oronto and Ieeion Conservation �uthoriEc� 1VIINLTTES D -10 Conservation Areas Advisory Board Thursday- June -1$ -1964 -2/64 The Conservation Areas Advisory Board met jointly with the Flood Con- trol and Water Conservation Advisory Board at the Toronto Gore Municipal Offices, Ebenezer, on Thursday, June 1$, 1964, commencing at 2:00 p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Master Plan for the Claireville Con- servation Area. PRESENT WERE: Authority Chairman Authority Vice - Chairman Chairman - Advisory Bd. Vice - Chairman - Adv.Bd. Members Acting Secretary Asst.Director of Oper. Consv.Areas Adm. TOUR Dr. G. Ross Lord W.C. Davidson C. Sauriol K.C. Dalglish D. Adair J.W. Bradstock M.J. Breen C. Clifford C.E. Conroy W. Dennison Mrs. J.A Gardner Mrs. M.W. Lister K.G. Higgs E.F. Sutter WA. McLean The Meeting commenced with a tour of the Claireville Dam and the Claireville Conservation Area surrounding the Reservoir site. MINUTES: The Minutes of Meeting ;;'1/64 were presented. Res. 0.6 Moved by: C. Clifford Seconded by: M.J. Breen RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting ;-=1/64, as presented, be adopted. Carried Unanimously; MASTER PLAN - CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA Representatives of Project Planning Associates Limited made a detailed presentation, illustrated with maps and a model of the proposed Claireville Conservation Area. Res. 0.7 Moved by: M.J. Breen Seconded by: W. Dennison RESOLVED THAT: The Master Plan and recommendations contained in the Report, as prepared by Project Planning Associates Limited for the Claireville Conservation Area be adopted. Carried Unanimously; ADJOURNMENT: On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. C. Sauriol Chairman K.G. Higgs Acting Secretary MASTER PLAN - GLEN MAJOR FOREST & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA Mr. McLean presented, in detail, the proposed Master Plan of the Glen Major Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area. The proposals were studied in detail. Res. #19 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: Dr. G. Ross Lord RESOLVED THAT: The Master Plan of the Glen Major Forest & Wildlife Conservation Area be received and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes; and further, THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Master Plan, as appended as schedule of these Minutes, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; C O R R E C T E D C O P Y V'?etropot4tui Joronto and legion Conserucition �uih,oritv MINUTES D -11 Conservation Areas Advisory Board Tuesday- September -22 -1964 03/64 The Conservation Areas Advisory Board met jointly with the Reforestat- ion and Land Use Advisory Board, at the Authority Offices, #7 Highway, on Tuesday, September 22, 1964, commencing at 10:00 a.m., for the purpose of a tour of Claremont, Glen Major and Bruce's Mill, and to consider the Master Plan for the development of the Glen Major Conser- vation Area. PRESENT WERE Authority Chairman Authority Vice - Chairman Chairman - Advisory Board Vice - Chairman - Adv.Board Members Members - Ref.& L.U.A.B. Energy & Resources Management Staff: Dir. of Operations Secretary- Treasurer Adm.- Consv.Areas Dr. G. Ross Lord W.C. Davidson C. Sauriol K.C. Dalglish J.W. Bradstock C. Clifford Mrs. J.A. Gardner Mrs. M.W. Lister Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand C.R. Wardlaw W.H. Westney R.L. Nesbitt F.M. Redelmeier H.L. Fair G. Gardhouse J. Griffiths E. Lemon M.G. Johnson F. Jackson K.G. Higgs F.L. Lunn W.A. McLean MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/64 were presented. Res. #1$ Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: K.C. Dalglish RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting 1/2/64, as presented, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; MASTER PLAN - GLEN MAJOR FOREST & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA Mr. McLean presented, in detail, the proposed Master Plan of the Glen Major Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area. The proposals were studied in detail. Res. ;=19 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: Dr. G. Ross Lord RESOLVED THAT: The Master Plan of the Glen Major Forest & Wildlife Conservation Area be received and appended as Schedule .,A': of these Minutes; and further, THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Master Plan, as appended as Jchedule of these Minutes, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; D -12 -2- PROPOSED OBSERVATORY ,- BOYD CONSERVATION AREA Res. #20 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: K.C. Dalglish THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Royal Astronomical Society be advised that the Authority is unable to give further consideration to the establishment of a telescope on Authority property (Boyd Conservation Area); and further, that arrangements be made for the telescope, stored at the Cold Creek Conservation Area, to be returned to Mr. Glassford. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m., to continue the tour of the various Projects. C. Sauriol Chairman F.L. Lunn Secretary- Tieasurer SCHEDULE "Au To: Conservation Areas Advisory Board and Reforestation & Land Use Advisory Board D -13 Re: Master Plan of Development Glen Major Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area I. Introduction The Authority's interest in the Glen Major Area began in 1957 when the Conservation Areas Advisory Board recommended the acquisition of 67 acres of conservation land, including a stretch of the head- waters of the Duffin Creek. This property was acquired in December of 1957. In 1962 the Authority's Plan of Ancillary Conservation Measures was adopted, which included for the Glen Major Area a recommendation for the acquisition of some 4,000 acres of forest and wildlife conservation land. As outlined in the Ancillary Measures brief, a forest and wildlife conservation area is described as being similar to reforestation land, with forestry as the primary objective. Forest and wildlife land has added features, such as permanent flowing streams or standing water, or areas that can be ponded, and are larger than 200 acres in size. The forest and wildlife area is located largely in the headwater region of the Authority's watersheds and is suitable for low intensity recreational use. Multiple use of these lands is accomplished because of their physical characteristics and the type of manage- ment which is applied. Since 1962 and the proposals of the Ancillary Conservation Measure brief, additional lands in the Glen Major Area have been acquired. (a) Former Storey property 217 acres (b) Former Randall 100 i° (c) Former Hardy 150 7; (d) Former Coppin 100 Some development has been carried out on these properties. The Randall property has been reforested and a portion of the Storey property (50 acres) has been reforested. Since the preparation of the Ancillary Measures brief in 1962 the land situation in the Glen Major Area has rapidly changed. There has been a major trend towards the subdivision of land into relatively small acreages (10 and 20 acre lots) for the develop- ment of rural estates, and much of the land which was originally recommended for acquisition by the Authority is no longer avail- able. II. Description of the Area The Glen Major Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area is located in a section of the Oak Ridges interlobate moraine, which forms the headwater area of the Duffin Creek. Most of the soil in the Area is Pontypool sandy loam, although at the extreme west end of the Area adjacent to the Brock Road there is a section of Woburn sandy loam, and across the southern limit of the Area there is a section of Bond Head sandy loam. Throughout the entire Area there is a tremendous variation of topography and the land could be generally described as rolling to hilly. In the Woburn area the slopes are less severe and the land is more suitable for agricultural use than either the Pontypool sandy loam or the Bond Head sandy loam. Because of the great variation in topography there are many pockets of poorly drained land, some of which could be described as swale holes. A great deal of the land has been cleared of trees for agricultural purposes, but due to the unsuitability of the soil and topography for agriculture, a considerable amount of the cleared land is either idle, in rough pasture, or has been reforested. Most of the natural forest cover is located along a core of wet springy land which is the source of the Duffin Creek. III. Plan of Development Because of its size, varied topography and soil conditions, the Glen Major Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area lends itself to development for a wide variety of conservation and recreation uses, D -14 - 2 - ranging from major use recreation to reforestation, and including hiking, fishing, picnicking, winter sports, woodlot management, wildlife habitat improvement, agricultural demonstration and source area protection. The inclusion of these various uses within the plan has been based on the natural characteristics of the land, the most important being soil, topography, the availability of water and tree cover. At the west end of the Area on the Woburn soil there is an opportunity for agricultural use of the land. Only in very small areas at the west end would reforestation be necessary, and throughout the west properties there are swales which could be developed as ponds and planted in the immediate vicinity of the ponds for wildlife: habitat improvement. Towards the centre of the Area the land becomes much more rugged and the soils poorer for agricultural use, and her reforestation becomes the most important conservation measure. It is proposed that reforestation here would be carried out in much the same way as at the Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Conservation Area, with large meadow areas left unforested where possible, and wildlife food plots interspersed. Again there are a number of swales and spring areas which could be developed for ponds. At the eastern end of the Area the main source of the Duffin Creek is located, and here the forest cover is heavy and the opportunities for pond development plentiful. This section of the Duffin Creek is known to be one of the best trout streams in the Metropolitan region. The area surrounding the Creek is heavily forested and it is in this area that major recreation development is recommended. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the Master Plan cf Development for the Glen Major Forest and dildlife Conservation Area be adopted. IT IS FURTHER RECOi,llfiENDED THAT the staff be directed to prepare detailed plans of development for individual project sites within the Area. 21.9.64 W. A. McLean Administrator Conservation Areas Division. etropoCitan Jorovcto and Ieeion Coneruation1 �uthoritr� MINUTES D -15 Conservation Areas Advisory Board Thursday- December -17 -1964 ,'44/64 The Conservation Areas Advisory Board met in the Board Room, Authority Offices, #7 Highway, on Thursday, December 17, 1964, commencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Authority Chairman Authority Vice - Chairman Chairman - Advisory Board Vice - Chairman - Advisory Bd. Members Secretary- Treasurer Director of Operations Consv.Areas Adm. Tech.Asst.Consv.Areas Dr. G. Ross Lord W.C. Davidson C. Sauriol K.C. Dalglish M.J. Breen C. Clifford C.E. Conroy W. Dennison Mrs. J.A. Gardner H.S. Honsberger Mrs. M.W. Lister Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand C.R. Wardlaw W.H. Westney F.L. Lunn K.G. Higgs W.A. McLea._ P.B. Flood MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #3/64 were presented. Res. #21 Moved by: H.S. Honsberger Seconded by: C.R. Wardlaw RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting x,'-3/64, as presented„ be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT Mr. McLean presented a comprehensive Staff Progress Report, which was received. PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE Res. #22 Moved by: M.J. Breen Seconded by: Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand RESOLVED THAT: The Staff prepare a report on the claim experience, insofar as it affects conservation areas, of public liability insurance. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; BOYD CONSERVATION AREA - SUPERINTENDENT4 S HOUSE Res. ;`23 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: Mrs. M.W. Lister RESOLVED THAT: A more suitable house be made available to the Superintendent at the Boyd Conservation Area, at the earliest possible date. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; D -16 -2- FIVE YEAR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - INC,LUDING 1965 BUDGET ESTIMATES Mr. McLean presented a very comprehensive Five Year Capital Develop- ment Program, which was considered in detail. Res. #24 Moved by: C.R. Wardlaw Seconded by: Dr. F.H. Van Nostrand RESOLVED THAT: The Five Year Capital Development Program and the 1965 Preliminary Budget Estimates be received and the Summary and the 1965 Budget Estimates be appended as Schedule "A' of these Minutes; and further, THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Proposed Five Year Capital Development Program plan be approved and that the 1965 Preliminary Budget Estimates be included in the Budget of the Authority. BLACK CREEK AREA - SANITARY FACILITIES Res. #25 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: H.S. Honsberger THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: Consideration be given, in 1965, to accel- erating the installation of municipal sewers and water service at the Black Creek Conservation Area, in order that adequate sanitary facilities be available by 1966. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; CLAIREVILLE CONSERVATION AREA - SAIL BOATING A communication was presented from D.M. Giffin of Thistletown, request- ing that consideration be given to permitting small sail boats and sail boat racing at the Claireville Conservation Area. Res. #26 Moved by: M.J. Breen Seconded by: C. Clifford RESOLVED THAT: Mr. D.M. Giffin be advised that the Claireville Reservoir will not be available for some time for any recreational purposes and that he be invited to present a proposal re sailing on the Claireville Reservoir at the appropriate time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; HEART LAKE AREA A report regarding a coroner's inquest into the death of a child at Heart Lake Area, by drowning, referred to the Board by the Executive Committee, was considered. Res. #27 Moved by: Mrs. J.A. Gardner Seconded by: Mrs. M.W. Lister RESOLVED THAT: The Staff report regarding a drowning at Heart Lake in 1964 be received; and further in this connection, THAT the action taken and proposed by the Staff be approved. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. C. Sauriol F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary- Treasurer Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Conservation Areas Division Summary Proposed Capital Budget Plan, 1965 Area 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 Heart Lake 17,550 47,500 42,700 32,200 45,100 Albion Hills 118,615 54,470 61,250 91,500 71,750 Cold Creek 10,345 31,520 21,320 20,870 10,900 Boyd 47,700 50,040 38,060 23,540 15,140 Glen Haffy 22,620 15,800 12,300 49,700 78,500 Greenwood 13,050 15,600 10,500 11,100 10,500 Clen Major 3,080 12,000 12,000 3,5$0 3,5$0 Lumber Trails 1,190 2,900 - - Claremont 14,280 10,005 11,600 16,505 10,400 Llack Creek 65,730 63,300 90,300 134,800 117,800 Lruce?s Mill 101,385 44,115 34,460 33,400 31,300 Palgrave 3,340 1,100 3,600 1,700 600 Woodbridge 5,650 11,550 12,000 2,000 5,500 Claireville 34,700 104,000 215,000 193,000 290,000 Total 459,235 463,900 565,090 613,895 691,070 D -16 PROPOSED BUDGET 1965 CONSERVATION AREAS DEVELOPMENT Item 1965 1964 Acct. $ Total Total C2C Heart Lake Tree & Wildlife Planting 1. Reforestation 50 2. Landscape trees 40_ 90 Ground Development 4. Area water system 2200 6. Seed,sod, chemicals 1350 3550 Building Const. 18. Recreation Bldg. 700 700 General Development 22. Gen. Develop. 2010 2010 Labour & Interest 23. Labour & Interest 11200 11200 Total 17,550 21,835 C6C Albion Hills Tree & Wildlife Planting. 1. Reforestation 20 2. Landscape trees 40 3. Wildlife shrubs 100 160 Ground Development 5. Seed,sod, chemicals 1500 6. Agric. Demonstration 1900 7. Hydro service 500 8. Water service 10000 9. Fencing 1200 10.Guard rail 1500 16600 Road & Parking Const. 20.Road surfacing 1000 1000 Building Const. 24.Suptls House 400 25.Agric. Demonstration 750 26.Complete bathhouse 65000 27.Conservation School 2500 68650 River,Lake & Stream Imp. 29.Stream improvement 1600 1600 General Development 30.Engineering 8000 31.General Develop. 2500 10500 Labour & Interest 32.Labour & Interest 19455 19455 Total 117,965 90,469 C7C COLD CREEK Ground Development 4.Seed,sod, chemicals General Development 10.General Develop. Labour & Interest 11.Laibour & Interest Total 1470 1470 1000 1000 7875 7875 10,345 8,140 D -19 Item 1965 1964. Acct. $ Total Total C$C BOYD Tree & Wildlife Planting 2. Landscape trees 20 3. Wildlife shrubs 100 120 Ground Development 4. Seed,sod, chemicals 2600 2600 Road & Parking Const. 9. Road surfacing 2600 11.Entrance road 1$000 12.Service road surface 1350 21950 Building Const. 14.Workshop 1500 15.Drive shed 2000 17.Check station 1$00 1$.Pump house 175 5475 General Development 21.General Develop. 2355 2355 Labour & Interest 22.Labour & Interest 15200 15200 Total 47,700 2$,540 C13C GLEN HAFFY Tree & Wildlife Planting 1. Landscape trees 22 35 Ground Development 3. Seed,sod, chemicals 2000 2000 Road & Parking Const. 6. Road surfacing 1000 7. Surface parking area 800 8. Road construction 500 2300 Building Const. 11.Refreshment booth 3000 13 . House #1 300 14.Workshop 100 15.Nature display 1000 4400 General Development 16.General Develop. 1000 1000 Labour & Interest 17.Labour & Interest 12885 12885 Total 22,620 16,650 C14C GREENWOOD Ground Development 1. Seed,sod, chemicals 1310 2. Water supply 1570 2880 Building Const. 5. Garage 175 175 General Development 6. General Develop. 1000 1000 Labour & Interest 7. Labour & Interest 8995 8995 Total 13,050 9,745 D -20 Item 1965 1964. Acct. $ Total Total C15C GLEN MAJOR Tree & Wildlife Planting 1. Reforestation 230 2. Wildlife shrubs 1000 1230 Building Construction 5. House removal 500 500 General Development 6. General Develop. 500 500 Labour & Interest 7. Labour & Interest 850 850 Total 3,080 4,34.0 C170 HUMBER TRAILS Ground Development 1.Seed, sod, chemicals 240 2.Water service 150 390 General Development 4. General Develop. 100 500 Labour & Interest 5. Labour & Interest 300 300 Total 1,190 2,500 C19C CLAREMONT Tree &, Wildlife Planting 1. Landscape trees 50 2. Wildlife shrubs 20 100 Ground Development 3. Seed,sod, chemicals 1180 4.. Water service 120 1300 Road & Parking Const. 5. Surface road 2000 6. Surface parking 2200 4.200 General Development 8. General Develop. 1000 1000 Labour & Interest 9. Labour & Interest 7680 7680 Total 14,280 14,605 C28C BLACK CREEK Tree & dildlife Planting 1. Reforestation 50 2. Wildlife shrubs 200 3. Landscape trees 2500 2750 Ground Development 4. Hydro service 30000 5. Seed,sod, chemicals 1000 31000 River, Lake & Stream Imp. 14.Pond Const. 12000 12000 General Development 15.General Develop. 2000 16.Engineering 6500 8500 Labour & Interest 17.Labour & Interest 114.80 11480 Total 65,730 28,95C D -21 Item 1965 1964 Acct. $ Total Total C42C BRUCE?S MILL Tree & Wildlife Planting 1. Landscape trees 2000 2. Wildlife shrubs 100 2100 Ground Development 3. Hydro service 3000 4. Nature trail 250 6. Water supply 4000 7. Fencing 4000 $. Seed,sod, chemicals 6200 9. Entrance develop. 300 17750 Road & Parking Const. 13.Parking lots $000 14.Access road 22000 30000 Building Const. 15.Area service bldg. 5000 16.Gatehouse 1$00 18.Mill bldg. 3000 19.Bathhouse 4700 20.Refreshment booth 800 15300 River Lake & Stream Imp. 23.Beach equipment 500 24.Pond const. 6000 25.Beach develop. 1000 7500 General Development 26.Engineering 2000 27.General Develop. 2000 4000 Labour & Interest 28.Labour & Interest 24735 24735 Total 101,385 75,675 C47C PALGRAVE Tree & Wildlife Planting 1. Wildlife shrubs 2000 2. Landscape trees 25 2025 General Development 7. General Develop. 100 100 Labour & Interest 8. Labour & Interest 1215 1215 ■ Total 3,340 1,530 C51C WOODBRIDGE Tree & Wildlife Planting 1. Landscape trees 75 75 Ground Development 2. Fencing 700 4. Seed,sod, chemicals 900 5. Cleanup S. Hwy. #7 1300 2900 General Development 10.General Develop. 500 500 Labour & Interest 11.Labour & Interest 2175 2175 Total 5,650 6,550 D -22 Item 1965 1964 Acct. $ Total Total C53C CLAIREVILLE Tree & Wildlife Planting 1. Landscape trees 1000 2. Wildlife shrubs 2700 3. Reforestation 1700 5400 Ground Development 6. Fencing 3000 3000 Road & Parking Const. 13.Parking area 5000 5000 General Development 23.Engineering 7500 24.General Develop. 500 $000 Labour & Interest 25.Labour & Interest 13300 13300 Total 34,700 Total Conservation Area Development 456,085 23,700 351,400 D -23 CONSERVATION AREAS VEHICLES, MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT Item 1965 1964 Acct. $ Total Total A22 EQUIPMENT 3 sets Mott sharpeners & tools(S.A.) 1$3 1 set Taps & dies (G.H.) 50 1 12" H.D. table saw (S.A.) 1550 1 4" jointer with z HP motor (S.A.) 140 1 set carpenter tools (S.A.) 400 3 electric sanders (H.L.)(A.H.)(C1) 392 2$45 2665 A23 ,VEHICLES 2 Patrol cars (replace) 3600 1 Station wagon (replace) 2000 1 Dump truck (replace) 5000 2 4x4 1 ton trucks (replace) 4400 (H.L.)(G.H.) 1 1 ton window van (B.C.) 2500 1 2 -wheel dump trailer (b) 300 17$00 10$32 A24 MACHINERRY 1 Multi purpose blade (B.C.) 290 1 Loader & blade (G.H.) 1250 2 #35 tractors (replace)(A.H.)(H.T.) 5000 1 Power steering for MF65 (A.H.) 300 1 Hammer knife mower (B.n.) 600 1 Weed sprayer (S.A.) 1500 $940 14650 A91 CONS. AREAS EQUIPT. 10 Boats 2500 14 Outhouses 2100 150 Garbage barrels 825 45 Fireplaces 1125 250 Picnic tables 5000 Signs & finishing material 2500 14050 10045