AGENDA LANARK COUNTY MUNICIPAL TRAILS CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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1 AGENDA LANARK COUNTY MUNICIPAL TRAILS CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, September 17, :30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Lanark County Administration Building Drummond/North Elmsley Boardroom Page President, Les Humphreys, Chair 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES "THAT, the minutes of the Lanark County Municipal Trails Corporation Board of Directors meeting held on September be approved as presented." 5. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA "THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented." 5 6. COMMUNICATIONS i) Physical Activity and Recreation Summit "THAT, the communications for the September Lanark County Municipal Trails Coporation Board of Directors be received as information only." Page 1 of 13

2 Page REPORTS i) Baird Trail Extension Update Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan a) Interpretive Signage - Tourism Manager, Marie White b) Rack Card Design c) Trailhead Sign Design d) Trail Inventory e) Trail Inspection and Incident Form f) Baird Trail Opening Ceremony October 3, 2012 "THAT, the Baird Trail Extension Update be received as information." ii) 2013 Budget Discussion "THAT, the proposed LCMTC 2013 Budget be referred to the Lanark County Budget process." iii) Update: Community Forest Working Group Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan No Report. iv) Update: Tay River Pathway Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan No Report. v) Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA) Report (verbal) Councillor Pat Dolan "THAT, the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA) Report (verbal) be received as information." vi) Big Ben Memorial Trail Update Vice President, Paul Frigon "THAT, the Big Ben Memorial Trail Report (verbal) be received for information." Page 2 of 13

3 Page 9-13 vii) Pakenham Community Forest Mountain Bike Trail Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan a) Google Map Outlining Trail b) Pictures from trail route "THAT, the Pakenham Community Forest Mountian Bike Trail Report be received as information." viii) Policy and Trail Development Sub-Committee Update Vice President, Paul Frigon "THAT, the Policy and Trail Development Sub-Committee Update be received as information." ix) Marketing and Fundraising Sub-Committee Update President, Les Humphreys "THAT, the Marketing and Fundraising Sub-Committee Update be received as information." x) CP Rail Abandonment Update Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan No Report. 8. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS 9. NEXT MEETING Monday, October 15, ADJOURMENT Page 3 of 13

4 Page Board Members: Staff Members: Les Humphreys, Public, President Erica Patterson, Council & Clerk Services Paul Frigon, Public, Vice-President David Percival, Public Member Susan McLenaghan, Public Member Lorne Hudson, Public Member David Allcock, Public Member Bonnie Schnittker, LGL District Health Unit Steve Allan, Secretary-Treasurer Councillor, Jerry Flynn, Municipal Representative Councillor Beth Peterkin, Municipal Representative Councillor Pat Dolan, County of Lanark Councillor Brian Stewart, County of Lanark Page 4 of 13

5 Agenda Item # 6i) From: Arndt, Lianne [mailto:lianne.arndt@healthunit.org] Sent: Thursday, September 06, :33 PM To: Schnittker, Bonnie Subject: Physical Activity and Recreation Summit Save the Date Second annual Recreation Summit coming soon. Save the Date! Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre 71 Cornelia St W Smiths Falls Please pass on the information to your agency, partners and the general community. Thanks Bonnie Schnittker RN PHN Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit 25 Johnston St Smiths Falls ON K7A 0A (fax) Physical Activity and Recreation Summit Page 5 of 13

6 Agenda Item # 7i) LCMTC Trail Inventory Location Baird Trail in Lanark Highlands Date (dd/mm/yr) 24/08/12 Received by Date (dd/mm/yr) Trail Tread Assessment Information Tread Material Tread Width Tread Grade Tread x Slope Off tread Vegetation Comments Natural no aggregates added Approximately 3 feet Mostly flat with some grades of approximately 5 degrees (variable) 8 degrees at boardwalk Mostly flat with minor cross-slope in some areas. Minimal Trail passes through a red pine plantation, mixed forest, wetland. Interesting geological features rocks/pits Interesting examples of various fencing styles cedar rail, rock etc. Trail Structures and Facilities Facilities Yes/No Materials Size Comments Parking Yes Dirt 100 feet x 64 feet approximately Washroom Privy Wood In decline, needs cleaning, painting, toilet paper Benches None Picnic Tables None Other: Garbage container Yes Metal bear proof Structures Signage Trailhead Yes On-Trail No Blazes Yes Colours and shapes to mark different trail loops Interpretive Yes A variety of signs drawing attention to various forest features Other: Railings Perimeter fence around parking lot Boardwalks Two To facilitate wetland crossing Bridge One To facilitate crossing of wet area Stone and split rail fences Stone steps Yes Facilitates a hill climb Plastic Wood post, wood slab, paper, protective covering Cedar rail Wood Wood Stone New and in excellent condition Add to the experience in need of refurbishment Will need refurbishment in near future One boardwalk new One older, recently repaired Will need some repair work in near future Historical features Do not affect integrity of trail. Baird Trail Extension Update Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan Page 6 of 13

7 Agenda Item # 7i) Trail Inspection and Incident Form LCMTC (circle appropriate use) Location Baird Trail in Lanark Highlands Inspected /Incident Steve Allan, Les Humphreys, Susan McLenaghan Taken by Date (dd/mm/yy) 24/08/12 Received by (at County) Date (dd/mm/yy) Condition + location (refer to attached map) Action to be Taken Completed dd/mm/yy Initial Litter/Trash/Garbage None Trail Condition: Good Drainage Trail was dry Surface Wear Some exposed stumps, roots, rocks Windfall One dead tree (standing) close to trail Needs to be removed Assess for safety One tree branch in decline overhanging trail Excessive Growth no Braiding no Water Crossing Yes 2 Boardwalks In good condition 1 Bridge Aging Fire No Unauthorized tree No cutting Bark Stripping No Signage Yes 1. New trailhead sign being erected 2. New coloured trail blazes Fencing Yes Rail fence around parking lot Unauthorized trail None use Personal injury evident None recorded Other Some protruding stumps/stones/r oots A series of rock steps some hills Aging will need work soon Baird Trail Extension Update Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan Page 7 of 13

8 Agenda Item # 7i) BAIRD TRAIL CELEBRATION: OCTOBER 3 RD, 2012, AT 11:30 A.M. On Wednesday, October 3 rd, 2012, at 11:30 a.m., the Lanark County Municipal Trails Corporation and our partners will celebrate the opening of a new hiking loop at the Baird Trail. The new loop doubles the length of the existing trail, includes a boardwalk and a scenic ramble, beside historic split rail fences. Thank you to our volunteers from the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority and the Lanark County Stewardship Council for making this trail a reality. Come join us for the celebration at 2410 Herron Mills Road (County Road 8). Lanark County Municipal Trails Corporation 99 Christie Lake Road Perth, ON K7H 3C6 Telephone: (613) Toll Free: Fax: (613) roads@lanarkcounty.ca Website: Baird Trail Extension Update Secretary-Treasurer, Steve Allan Page 8 of 13

9 Agenda Item # 7vii) To see all the details that are visible on the screen, use the "Print" link next to the map. Pakenham Community Forest Mountain Bike Trail Page 9 of 13

10 Agenda Item # 7vii) Imagery 2012 Cnes/Spot Image, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Map data 2012 Google - Almonte Riverside Trail Singletrack trail for hiking, mountain biking and skiing on a natural limestone bench along the Mississippi River. Distance one way is about 3.5 km with optional 700m loop in the middle. Trail is narrow with rough surface that is moderately technical for mountain biking and unsuitable for strollers. No pets please. Parking at trailheads. Unlisted 0 views Created on Aug 25 By frankenbuffer Updated 3 days ago Almonte Riverside Trail - Almonte Trailhead Length 3.5km one way. Trail is open for hiking, mountain biking and skiing. No motorized vehicles, no pets, please stay on footpath. Use at own risk. Trail is on private property and owner shall not be held liable for any injury or damage to trail users. Use at your own risk. Follow the blue flagging for main trail to James Naismith Way trailhead. Almonte Riverside Trail - James Naismith Way Trailhead Length 3.5 km one way. Trail is open for hiking, mountain biking and skiing. No motorized vehicles, no pets, please stay on footpath. Use at own risk. Trail is on private property and owner shall not be held liable for any injury or damage to trail users. Use at your own risk. Follow the blue flagging for main trail to Almonte. Rapids loop junction 1 Loop length 700m - Follow the green flagging. If mountain biking, ride clockwise (start at junction 2) to reduce erosion. Rapids loop junction 2 Loop length 700m. If mountain biking, ride clockwise (start at Junction 2). Follow the green flagging. Almonte Riverside Trail - Main Trail Almonte Riverside Trail - Rapids Loop Pakenham Community Forest Mountain Bike Trail Page 10 of 13

11 Agenda Item # 7vii) Pakenham Community Forest Mountain Bike Trail Page 11 of 13

12 Agenda Item # 7vii) Pakenham Community Forest Mountain Bike Trail Page 12 of 13

13 Agenda Item # 7vii) Pakenham Community Forest Mountain Bike Trail Page 13 of 13