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Lakeshore Advance, 2011-10-12, Page 66 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Grand Bend resident says scientist deserves better Council has shown no respect to this independent study, Matzka says Lynda Hillman-Rapley Lakeshore Advance Grand Bend resident Richard Matzka delegated with council last Monday with questions regarding the sanitary sewer collection goundwater studies that have conte to council since the Golder report came out last year. Dr. Carl Belke, a Southcott Pines resident and a member of the Zone 3 com- mittee at the time, presented his own findings to council in a report. Matzka said this council has shown no respect to this independent study. "1 have been a resident of Grand Bend since 1951 when my parents built a summer honkie on Lake Huron. Over the years 1 have seen many changes; the water comes up, the water goes back 411) The Municipality of Lambton Shores LIVING IN LAMBTON SHORES... AweekyUpdate onthe Events in your &ame ity Administration Department - 7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest, Ontario NON 1J0 Tel 1-877-786-2335, 519-786-2335, Fax 519-786-2135, Email administrabon@lambtonshores ca Visit our Web Site at www Iambtonshores ca TENDER - Sercombe Drain Reconstruction The Municipality of Lambton Shores is requesting prequalified contractors to submit a tender for the Reconstruction of the Sercombe Drain. Tho proposed work consists of approximately 200 lineal meters of open ditch cleanout. four borings undor Gordon Road ranging in size from 325mm to 510mm, and approximately 4428 lineal meters of 250mm to 900mm concrete field tile including related appurtenances. Tender packages are available at a cost of $50 00 at tho Lambton Shores Administration Office, 7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest Tender submissions will be delivered to, and opened In public on October 27th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at: The Municipality of Lambton Shores Administration Office 7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest, Ontano NON 1J0 Fax submissions will not be accepted. All submissions must be in a sealed envelope clearly stating the tender protect being bid on. Notice of Upcoming M.r.tings: Sewer Ad Hoc Advisory Committee October 24, 2011 at 7pm Grand Bend Community Health Centro Community Room Regular Council Meeting Upcoming schedule: Please check the website for changes in start times Monday, October 17, 2011 at 7pm Monday, November 7, 2011 at 7pm Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 2pm Monday, November 21, 2011 at 7pm Lambton Shone Nature Trail Committoo INITIAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING The Lambton Shores' Nature Trail Committee will be hosting an organizational meeting at the Lambton Heritage Museum on Wed., October 19th at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested in assisting the Municipality in the development of a Lambton Shores Trail System, with the goal of creating a network of connected accessible, safe and user-friendly Nature Trails is welcome to attend. LEAF PICKUP PROGRAM - Fall Program 2011 Lambton Shores' residents: Please be advised that leaves raked onto the street or piles in the street or ditch will not be collected. This poses a danger to pedestrians, bicycles and motorists and can cause drainage problems. Leaves can be bagged for pickup by the Community Services Department. This program is in effect October 4, 201 Ito November 28, 2011(weather permitting) and is as follows: 1. All leaves must be bagged In clear plastic bags 2. Each bag must be tagged with `4 a garbage sticker. 3. Only leaves will be picked up: not garbage or brush please. 4. All bags must be placed at the curb for pickup. 5. Leaves will be picked up sometime during the week as time and quantity dictate 6. If your leaves are missed please call 519-243-1400, toll free 1-866-943-1400 or the municipal office nearest you and pickup will be arranged. Plume check our wallah* at www.lamnbtonahorecca for Public Skating thaw or call one of our Municipal offices. Att•ntlon Community Groups: The Lambton Shores Community Grant Application form Is now available on the Municipal website at wwW,liupbtonshorem c8. Application fomes aro also available in hard copy at any Lambton Shores Municipal office. Completed application forms must bo submitted by December 31, 2011 and can dropped off at any Lambton Shores Municipal office or mailed to: The Municipality of Lambton Shores, Community Services Department Attn: Facilitator of Recreation and Leisure 9575 Port Franks Road, RR 1 Thedford, ON NOM2NO If you have any questions or concems about the grant application form or tho grant application process, please contact the Community Services Department at 1.866.943-1400. down and so it is with many things in this area. It comes and it goes: But every so often something hap- pens that really sticks in our craw and the STF/sewer project is one such event, When the S'l'F project was started ninny of us supported the initiative because we were told that the lagoons if I have been a resident of Grand Bend since 1951 when my parents built a summer home on Lake Huron. Over the years I have seen many changes; the water comes up, the water goes back down and so it is with many things in this area. It comes and it goes." — Grand Bend resident Richard Matzka were full and worn out. The sewer project was needed because it was sus- pected that septic systems were pollut- ing the ground water. Ilowever, when the true facts were slowly revealed, that support changed to anger when it was clear these projects were being foisted on us for questionable reasons," 1 am not here to discuss the project or the information about this project that dos not appear to be accurate but I alp here to ask about a series of reports that deal with a citizen of Lambton Shores who should have been hon- oured not vilified by council and its municipal employees. Dr, Carl Belke submitted a report to respond to the Golder groundwater study that John Byrne attempted to dis- pute with a report provided to this council on March 29th. from Dr. Brian Branfireun of University of Western Ontario. This report was extremely arrogant and biased, it did not respond posi- tively to the concerns of the community but was used only to try to discredit 1)r. Belke," said Matzka to council. He asked council when did they first receive this information? "Was it on March 29th, as shown in council min- utes?" he asked then prompting six more questions to be answered; "Are you aware there are actually three reports concerning Dr. Belke's and the Golder groundwater findings? Are you aware of a report written by Dr, Will Robertson that was received on or around January 31 and was not made public until the end of June? Are you aware the Municipality o 1,atnbton Shores received both the Rob- ertson and the Branfireun reports prior to the delivery to council of the Ban- fireun report on March 29th? Did the (:AO determine that only the Branfireun report supported the munic- ipal position and bury the Robertson report for a period of time because it did not support the municipal position? Were you aware that another report was also received and that it supports 1)r. Belke's findings? How much did these three reports cost the municipality? l le went on to state he has known 1)1.. Belke for three years and respects hint as an unbiased citizen and honest sci- entist. He said 1)r, Belke has always worked hard to provide the truth and facts no platter how they go. "He deserved better from this municipality and this council' explained Matzka, "You pay consultants, companies and other individuals millions for tasks that have failed or information that is often suspect and frequently not supported by documentation or references. 1)r. Belke has neither asked for nor received a cent for his hard work as many of us have - that is conscientious work for only the benefit of this municipality" Belke's delegation concluded with, "1 want you all to know that I respect Mr. John Byrne as a great salesman since 1 have observed him in action but is that what a CA() is really suppose to do." Council thanked Matzka for his dele- gation and asked for his report which council said they would get the answers to his questions. Councilor Doug Bonesteel asked hill if a staff report was sufflcent or did he want a judicial inquiry. 'Io that Matzka said a staff report was fine. Councilor Ruth Inman made a motion that they receive the delegation and refer it to meeting protocol. Deputy mayor Elizabeth Davis Dagg said that was not good enough andk more respect should he shown to this delegate and to Dr. Belke. Bonesteel said he felt they showed respect to Belke by slaking him chair of the adhoc committee. Davis 1)agg felt they closed this speaker down and that they were rude. "Give him a chance to speak" she said after the allotted ten-minute delegation. Councilor Underwood said lllman's motion was correct and they would refer and discuss. "We need to be accountable and l take exception to you bantering around democracy Madame;' he said to Davis-Dagg. Councilor Lorne Scott said she felt they allowed him to make a presenta- tion and they have the report and are doing due diligence. 'They voted on 111 - man's motion in an 8-1 with Davis Dagg voting against.