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March 1960
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The Don Valley advisory Board met in the Don Valley Golf
Club on Thursday, March 31, 1960 commencing at 2 p.m.
Present were:
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Members
Authority Chairman
Authority Vice Chairman
Secretary Treasurer
CH:.IRM;1N t S REMARKS
H. S. Honsberger
F. A. Wade
C. Clifford
W. Dennison
W.. J. Haggart
Mrs. G. Klinck
Mrs. M. Robinson
Dr. G. R. Lord
W. C. Davidson
F. L. Lunn
The Chairman introduced the members of the Board and welcomed
them to the meeting.
MINUTES
The minutes of meeting ,'2/59 were presented.
Res. Al - Moved by F. 1.. Wade
Seconded by Mrs. Robinson
That the minutes of meeting j,2/59 as presented
be adopted.
Carried Unanimously.
REVIEW OF SCHEMES
The Secretary Treasurer presented a review of schemes
presently under way in the Don Valley.
RICHMOND HILL COMMUNITY AREA
Res. - Moved by W. J. Haggart
Seconded by C. Clifford
The Board recommends that consideration be given
to extending the northerly boundary of the proposed
Richmond Hill Community Conservation Area sufficently
to provide a larger area for public use.
Carried Unanimously..
USE OF .AUTHORITY LAND
Res. ;r3 - Moved by Mrs. Robinson
Seconded by . F . A. Wade
The Board recommends that the sale of alcoholic
beverages of any kind be prohibited in any present
or future structures established or to be established
on lands owned by the Authority.
Carried Unanimously.
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i'i3OrrO3ED HIKING TK;,IL
Res. 4 - Moved by F. Wade
Seconded by C. Clifford
The Board recommends that Metro Parks Dept.
be requested to consider establishing a hiking
trail on the north slopes of the Don Valley
from Nesbitt Drive to Don Mills Load.
Carried Unanimously.
WIJILDLIFE S ;,NCTU ;.ICY- EDW ;,RDS G;JWENS ;,hE ;.
Res. r5 - Moved by Mrs. Klinck
Seconded by W. Dennison
The Board recommends that Metro Parks Dept.
be requested to consider preserving the area
immediately south of Edwards Gardens as a
wildlife sanctuary.
Carried Unanimously.
On motion the meeting adjourned at 4 p.m.
H. S. Honsberger F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer.
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DON VALLEY i.DVISOkY BOAhD
REi'OiLT #1
(being recommendations to the Executive Committee)
1. That consideration be given to extending the northerly boundary
of the proposed Richmond Hill Community Conservation Area sufficiently
to provide a larger area for public use.
2. That the sale of alcoholic beverages of any kind be prohibited in
any present or future structures established or to be established on
lands owned by the Authority.
3. That Metro larks Dept. be requested to consider establishing a
hiking trail on the north slopes of the Don Valley from Nesbitt
Drive to Don Mills Road.
4. That Metro. ?arks Dept. be requested to consider preserving the
area immediately south of Edwards Gardens as a wildlife sanctuary.
Dln Valley Advisory Board Meeting November 29_ 1960 No_ __2
The Don Valley Advisory Board net in the Board Room, 17 Mill Street,
on Tuesday, November 29th, 1960, commencing at 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman H. S. Honsberger
Vice Chairman F. A. Wade
Members N. C. Goad head
W. J. Haggart
Mrs. G, Klinck
Mrs. M, Robinson
Authority Chairman Dr, G. Ross Lord
" Vice Chairman W. C. Davidson
Secty. Treasurer F. L. Lunn
Dir, of Operations K. G. Higgs
Asst. Dir. of +? E. F. Sutter
MINUTES:
The Minutes of Meeting No, 1/60 were presented.
Res. 46 Moved By:- W, J, Haggart
Seconded By:- F, At Made
.tesolved That:- the Minutes of Meeting
No. 1/60 as presented be adopted as if
read,
Carried Unanimously.
REVIEW OF SCHEMES:
The Director of Operations presented a comprehensive review of
Schemes presently being carried out in the Don Valley,
OAKBANK COMMUNITY POND:
The present condition of the land surrounding Oakbank Community
Pond was discussed at some length.
Res. #7 Moved By:- Mrs. G. Klinck
Seconded By:- W. J, Haggart
The Board recommends that:- the Authority
sign at the Oakbank Community Pond be amended
to read "Oakbank Wildlife Area" and further
that a screen of shrubs and trees be planted
on the Southern boundary of the area and
that a representative of the Village of
Thornhill be requested to meet with Authority
officials with a view to arranging a suitable
maintenance agreement,
Carried Unanimously.
YORK UNIVERSITY:
The policy adopted by the Authority in the action presently being
taken by Authority officials in regard to the use by York University
of certain valley lands was discussed at length.
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Res. #$ Moved By: N. C. Goodhead
Seconded By: Fe A, Wade
The Board recommends that:- the present policy
of the Authority in regard to York University
be maintained.
Carried Unanimously.
N,ETROPOLITAN BARKS AREA SURROUNDING MILL STREET:
This was inspected by those in attendance.
Res. #9 Moved By:- F. A. Wade
Seconded By:- N. C. Godhead
Resolved That:- following the First•Meeting
of this Board held at 17 Mill Street, the
Secretary be directed to forward a letter
of commendation to Mr. T. W. Thompson
commending the Metropolitan Parks Department
on the work done to beautify the area.
Carried Unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
H S. Honsberger F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary Treasurer
Nov. 30/60
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DON VALLEY ADVISORY BOARD
REPORT #2
(being recommendations to the Executive Committee)
1, That the Authority sign at the Oakbank Community Pond
be amended to read "Oakbank Wildlife Area" and further
that a screen of shrubs and trees be planted on the
Southern boundary of the area and that a representative
of the Village of Thornhill be requested to meet with
Authority officials with a view to arranging a suitable
maintenance agreement,
2, That the present policy of the Authority in regard to
York University be maintained.