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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-08-28, Page 22 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, August 28, 2013 Could be paid parking at Ipperwash beach in 2014 Chief Tom Gressette did tell Lamb - ton Shores council they would do the paid parking on Ipperwash beach with or without Lambton Shore's blessing - and it appears he is true to his word. A flyer distributed by Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation in cooperation with the West Ipperwash Property Owners Association (WIPOA) to Ipperwash beachgoers last weekend explains changes for the 2014 season. These two groups met with Lambton Shores earlier this month and it was agreed a committee would be estab- lished to communicate ideas. In a preamble to the changes the flyer stated, "Ipperwash beach is famous for its sandy shores, beautiful sunsets and its clean water. As a com- munity it is our Job to make sure we protect this beach. We want everyone to be able to enjoy this beach for years to come." And so, says the flyer, "the Chippe- was of Kettle and Stony Point will be implementing a new beach system that will sustain this environment." Greg Ilarness, president of WIPOA told the Lakeshore Advance the paid parking is the intention of KSP First Nation and their membership has not had discussions yet but hope to in the near future. Ile said the reasons for beach charging are to pay for the Sara Henry of Kettle Point and Dave Bowen of West Ipperwash Beach Association handing out flyers at the West Ipperwash Beach entrance. cleanup that KSP and residents are currently doing for free. He said they are hoping for co-operation from Lambton Shores. 'Ihe flyer maps out plans for the 2014 season. "Beginning Victoria weekend through to Labour Day weekend the planned changes are for pay per use parking which offers in and out privi- leges, boat launch, no tractors on the beach only while launching your boat at a designated area. There will be no motor homes or RVs permitted and there will be washroom facilities. Dogs S HISTORICALSOCI w The St. Joseph & Area Historical Society would like to extend a special thank you to the generous sponsors, volunteers and patrons of our annual Breakfast in the Park on Saturday August 17. It was a great success and we couldn't have done it without you. Vrcni and 'I'm Beeler Brentwo ml on the Beach Hcssenland Country Inn Dianne & Mark 'fucker Masse Fruit and Vegetables Coastal Coffee Company Zchr's Country Market Geo Teck Heating & Cooling Limited trust be kept on a leash at all times and there will now be garbage cans for your con- venience." The prices, state the flyer, are still to be deter- mined and cash only. The two groups attended council earlier this summer - first the KSP band and then both the band and metnbers of the, WIPOA. At the July 10th meeting a Paid Parking strategy was presented to Lambton Shores with the outcome being a committee would be established to work with the two organizations. The 2013 beach strategy was a power point presenta- tion on the proposed plans by the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation and the West Ipperwash Beach Home- owners Association to regu- late beach usage on West Ipperwash in order to create a cleaner, safer beach and to help stimulate the economy. Chief Bressette presented details on the proposal, which includes posting the beach rules, removal of the "black truck"; providing washroom facilities and by- law enforcement, regulating the launching of vessels, cre- ating a safe swim zone, etc. Funds for the initiatives would be generated from paid parking on the beach. It was noted that communica- tion of the proposal and the intended results is para- mount in achieving success and buy in from the commu- nity. Council Discussions ensued on ways in which the municipality could assist with the 2013 program. At the August 1st meeting Greg I !artless and Chief Thin Bressette asked Lambton Shores to come on board to help out with signs, wanted use of a beach groomer, pro- vide garbage cans and help to deal with the speeding issues. It was established this was private property and Lambton Shores has not Jurisdiction here. Council thought they could certainly start the conversation- to communicate with the committee and Kettle Point. They did reiterate Lamb - ton Shores owns and main- tains only one peach and that is Grand Bend's main beach. Council wondered about financial implications. Mayor Bill Weber expressed the need for public input. Mayor Bill Weber said the flyer was sent by the two groups and that Lambton Shores is in the process of setting up a committee. The weekend of August 16th, members of the two organizations handed out flyers that said "...We are jointly propos- ing a multi -phase plan to manage and operate West Ipperwash Beach. Each phase of the plan will address various issues and concerns that have long been a sore point with both KSP1PN and WIPOA. As neighbors we realize it is unrealistic to expect to address all the above at one time. "With a laundry list of items, they said they realized there are funding and approval issues, implemen- tation issues, and much give and take required by both groups. "We therefore pro- pose to begin the proces with Phase 1:" Cammies ofBayfe,d c„„„„rblr u ll e. the *re Ferran to F.curt eh The Molt inspir d and it t M Wti IPW dr That atv loading the !t OOtW4.- esy;, Saint carni •�1 Nle & Zos • G.$ila rp Emu Stipples • Agora a ARRIVING WEEKLY Ope s Settvtir Days Ataia4fs •