Freshwater-Alexander Bays Ecosystem Corporation
P. O. Box 153
Glovertown South, NL
AOG2MO
Date:
May 28, 2014
Meeting:
Regular Monthly
Place:
Development Association Building
Time:
7:30 PM
Present:
Kevin Stroud
John Hollohan John Baird
Alice Hollohan
Paul Stewart
Max Feltham Gil Stone
Mark Parsons
Louise Stewart Derek Stewart Harvey Garrett
Agenda:
 DFO new river classification system 2014.
 Summer student training.
 Workers Compensation invoice for 2014.
 DFO fish way contracts.
 Terra Nova River bank management/ Ocean front land infill.
 Registry of Companies.
 Boat & motor for Terra Nova River monitor.
Motion: To adopt the agenda as discussed
Moved by John Baird
Seconded by Paul Stewart
Carried
Motion: To adopt the minutes of March 26, 2014
Moved by Gil Stone
Seconded by Alice Hollohan
Carried
Motion: To adopt the minutes of special meeting May 9, 2014
Moved by John Hollohan
Seconded by Max Feltham
Carried
The 2014-15 Anglers Guide has a new river classification system:
o River class 0 = catch and release only.
o River class 2 = retain 2 Atlantic salmon.
o River class 4 = retain 4 Atlantic salmon.
o River class 6 = retain 6 Atlantic salmon.
The maximum release is 4 fish per day on all river classes.
Additionally, the 2014-15 Anglers Guide contains an error regarding Island Pool and Tobin’s Pool (page
12) on the lower Terra Nova River. DFO will issue a correction notice in time for the 2014-15 season.
The Town of Terra Nova proposal for retention angling access on two areas in the mid section of the TNR
watershed is officially approved by DFO and is in the 2014-15 Anglers Guide.
DFO fish way contracts 2014:
 Tender closing date was May 23, 2014.
 FABEC submitted tenders to operate Middle Brook and Lower Terra Nova River fish ways.
 FABEC expecting a successful tender and both fish ways would have an opening ETA of June
8/14.
Service Canada summer student program:
During the 2014 summer FABEC will hire 5 students for river monitor/creel surveyors and the
Development Association will hire 2 students to work on FABEC projects as fish way attendants.
The river monitor for the lower Terra Nova Lake area will require a boat and motor for transportation to
the old dam site from the town and FABEC has arranged to use the boat and motor owned by the
Development Association for use on this project. The motor was serviced and is in good condition.
Spencer Bridge TCH- no camping signs:
Kevin Stroud to check with Town of Glovertown to confirm signs will be in place for 2014 camping
season.
WCB Assessment 2014 FABEC payroll:
The assessed WCB expense for 2014 is $964.62.
Motion: To approve payment of the WCB assessment invoice of $964.62
Moved by John Baird
Seconded by Max Feltham
Carried
Registry of Companies:
All documents are filed to bring FABEC in good standing with the NL Registry of Companies.
Terra Nova River bank management and ocean front land infill:
During the meeting concerns were expressed regarding river bank preservation for the banks of the
Terra Nova River from Plant Road up river to Spencer Bridge. There are large sand pits used by various
construction companies and these pits are adjacent to the natural banks of the Terra Nova River. There
is little or no remedial work being done to protect the natural flow of the river.
Additionally, concerns were also expressed on preserving the natural shore line for all ocean front
property within the municipality of Glovertown. Sections of the shore line within the town are being
subject to infill and every effort should be made to preserve the natural shore line from further change.
Thus for the next regular meeting of FABEC a draft letter to the Town Council of Glovertown will be
tabled for review and forwarded to the municipality requesting a meeting with the town to review the
town’s policies on these two very important concerns.
The next regular monthly meeting will be 7:00 PM, Wednesday June 25, 2014 at the Development
Association Building, Glovertown.