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Dennison said this idea was rejected by then Natural Re- sources & Forestry Minister Kathryn McGarry who allegedly told him the ministry had recent- ly invested significant resources in urban coyote research in Oak- ville and Mississauga and it was unlikely a Burlington study would reveal new information. Dennison said the Jan. 30 meeting was something specific residents asked for and which he promised they would get. He said the meeting went well with at least 40 people in atten- dance. The meeting was closed to the general public and the email in- vitation stated "Trapper John" would not participate if there were members of the media pre- sent. Those who attended were also asked not to take photographs or shoot video. While Dennison said it was on- ly an information meeting he not- ed some people did ask "Trapper John" for contact information. When reached for comment Dennison noted that if any coyote trapping did take place in Bur- lington it would only be on pri- vate property and no taxpayer money would be involved. He said if the process moved forward the trapper would make use of soft leg traps to catch the coyotes, however, he was unclear as to exactly what would happen to the coyote after that. One thing that is clear is that in Ontario it is illegal to relocate a coyote. "Trapper John" was not imme- diately available for comment. "The ministry says that pri- vate property owners are allowed to hire a licensed trapper if they wish if they think there is a prob- lem coyote frequenting their property," said Dennison. While Dennison used his city email, which featured city letter- head, to send out invitations he emphasized the Jan. 30 event was not a city meeting and said no taxpayer money was spent to hold it. "This is a meeting specifically of people who have had issues, lost dogs, lost puppies and who have been concerned about the safety of their family. People who have had significant issues with coyotes over the last three years," said Dennison. "There is nothing wrong with me as a city councillor arranging a private meeting with my con- stituents." Burlington Mayor Rick Goldr- ing said there were no city staff in attendance at Dennison's meet- ing and noted the city does not endorse the trapping of coyotes or the contractor present at the meeting. He also noted that while the city's Coyote Response Strategy does preach coexistence for the most part there are circumstanc- es where a different approach is permitted. "We do have a protocol that states that if coyotes become very aggressive and there is more than one sighting of a coyote be- ing aggressive in the same area we can take lethal action," said Goldring. When asked about the closed- door nature of the meeting Goldr- ing noted there was nothing stop- ping Dennison from doing that. "It is up to each councillor to decide who they want to meet with and certainly it is up to each councillor to decide the form of meetings they have with resi- dents," said Goldring. "That's his call." NEWS l Continued from page 35 Municipality has in place a Coyote Response Strategy l GET CONNECTED Were you there? Submit your stories and photos to theifp.ca/ureport The Halton Hills Sports Muse- um is looking for athletes, teams or builders worthy of being in- ducted into the annual Halton Hills Sports Museum Hall of Fame in 2018. The museum, located in the Mold-Masters SportsPlex, is seek- ing nominees for the gala induc- tion ceremony on Thursday, June 21 at the John Elliott Theatre in Georgetown. Tickets for the gala are $30 each. The evening begins with a reception at 6 p.m. and the formal awards ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Special guest speaker for the evening is Canadian thorough- bred racing legend Sandy Hawley. Any person or team who is, or has been distinguished as an ath- lete, executive member or coach, or, who has brought honour to Halton Hills, will be eligible for election, provided he or she was a resident of the Town of Halton Hills at the time of the achieve- ment, which is the basis for his, her or their consideration. Build- er candidates may be either active or inactive at the time of their con- sideration. Deadline for nominations is Feb. 28. Drop off, mail or email nomination forms to: For more information email jboyce3@cogeco.ca or phone 905- 877-8911. Sports Hall of Fame accepting nominations