HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-06-27, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013. PAGE 19. Groups urge council onwith official plan appeal
Quite an honour
Blyth Lion John Stewart, left, recently received the
International President’s Certificate of Appreciation at the
Lions Multiple District ‘A’ Convention, which was held in
Richmond Hill. The certificate, presented by Lions Club
International First Vice-President Barry Palmer of Australia,
right, is one of the highest honours a Lions Club member
can receive. (Photo submitted)
The Huron Perth Landowners
Association is urging Central Huron
Council to continue its appeal of
Huron County’s Official Plan.
During a presentation to Central
Huron Council June 18, association
spokeswoman Cindy Moyer says it
is imperative for council to continue
with its planned appeal at the
Ontario Municipal Board (OMB),
though Councillor Burkhard
Metzger introduced a notice of
motion at council’s last session that
could mark an end to the appeal.
While Metzger’s notice of motion
pointed out that both the
municipality’s lawyer and planning
consultant recommended against
moving forward, Moyer said the
issue has become one of principle.
Moyer said the fact that both she
and a fellow ratepayer have been
granted participant status in the
OMB appeal is proof that there is
more at stake that the two specific
questions on the agenda.
“Upholding the law. That is really
important to the people of this
community,” she said, adding
Central Huron Council should
remember that its role is “doing
what is right and good and
honourable in the County for
Huron.”
She said the fact that Central
Huron only found out “by accident”
that the amendments to the Huron
County Official Plan were approved
by the province is disturbing.
“Your role here is acting as
police,” she said. “And to sweep this
under the rug is not doing your due
diligence.”
Emphasizing the “rule of law” is
“meaningful and important,” Moyer
called Central Huron Council the
“first and last line of defence.”
During a question period,
Councillor Brian Barnim wondered
if Moyer could carry on with the
appeal if Central Huron drops out.
“If the appeal is dropped then we
don’t get our day of justice,” replied
Moyer.
Metzger said he introduced the
notice of motion in response to calls
from ratepayers who are concerned
about the possible costs associated
with an OMB hearing. He added the
two issues being heard before the
OMB are specific and do not address
concerns with the process. In
echoing Metzger’s concerns,
Councillor Alex Westerhout said
perhaps a better option is to appeal
the entire Official Plan.
Moyer contended the entire
Official Plan can still be addressed
even with a focus on two issues.
“The process is to start with the
tribunals and the OMB is one,” she
said. In making a presentation on the
same subject, ratepayer Dave
Hemingway said concerns remain
with the process’s lack of
transparency.
He added, “Central Huron
Council has to be commended for
their good action.”
Hemingway also expressed
frustration with the fact three of
ratepayers’ concerns with the Huron
County Official Plan, specifically
commercial water taking, and
petroleum and aggregate extraction,
have been removed from the original
list.
Hemingway also expressed
frustration with the fact no minutes
were taken during a May 2012
meeting with regard to the matter
among Central Huron, Huron
County and ministry officials. He
said it seems unfortunate Central
Huron’s planner cannot comment to
the public on the matter and that the
solicitor of record also works for the
county.
“This puts our municipal council
at a serious disadvantage in this
municipal appeal,” suggested
Hemingway.
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