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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-08-24, Page 11as • • t 1 CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, AUGUST Bayfield Ratepayers wait development closely watched by village council by Shelley McPhee After a lengthy debate, over 100 Bayfield ratepayers unanimously agreed to a motion station that any proposed development in Bayfield be fully investigated and it be subject to the full approval of the reeve and council and that the citizens are fully advised. The demand carne about last Saturday morning when the ratepayers and council met for the annual meeting. The major ' topic of concern that brought about the motion was regarding the excavation work being done east of the bridge on the south side of the Bayfield River. Reeve Ed Oddliefson explained that council went down and interviewed Glen and Keith "Joe" Brandon who are removing the gravel from the river.. "He has authority and approval from the Ministry of Natural Resources to open up the river and try to restore it to its original location," Reeve Oddliefson said. ' "What he is doing at the present time is digging out that gravel and he is paying the Ministry so much per cubic yard and he in. turn is reselling it to other contractors. Everything looks kind of untidy at the present time but he has assured me that the present location of that flume is only to allow the river to run," he added. "The river's course was changed when the Highway 21 bridge was put in from its original meandering, course." Reeve Oddliefson explained. Joe Beechie, chairman of the Bayfield Ratepayers Association, said that a rumour was spreading there may be the possibility of a small power boat marina being set up in that location. "This is correct too, but council has objected," 'Reeve Oddliefson pointed out. "It -s a ridiculous thing to go in there; it's hazard land," he said. Reeve Oddliefson pointed out that it is zoned as hazard land but that does not restrict the construction of per- manent buildings, however, per- mission, must be given for such con- struction by the Ministry. .of .Natural Resources along with the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority. Ray Fraser, whose land immediately abuts the property on the river, ex- plained that he contacted the ministry and representatives came and looked over the excavation being done. "All that excavation is being done on Crown land," he explained. "The prime reason was to remove the gravel and prepare a good big fish pond. In order to pay for the fish pond they sell the gravel. I estimated the pile of gravel there to be 12,000 to 15,000 yards and they pay, the ministry 15 cents a yard," Fraser added. He further added that the work would benefit the area since it will slow down erosion and the silt and clay buildup will be lessened. "They're moving the heavy gravel up the river, primarily on Joe Bran- don's side to protect erosion on his property; They're widening out the river bed there. There used to be three channels between the Brandon property and mine but they're widening it out into one, protecting it by a high bank sided by heavy gravel. They're making amore sweeping bend there so the water can travel around without gouging out the bank." He further went on to say that Joe Brandon had no plans to build a marina. Another ratepayer commented; "How would you like the noise of all the power boats?" "Well, I don't know, nothing has happened yet, I don't know if it would be bad or not," Mrs. Fraser said. He was answered by exasperated moans, laughter and shaking of heads. Continuing in the discussion on the area, it was noted that the zoning on the Brandon property is recreational and commercial. "It seems to me that the ultimate result of the dredging of the river will be another marina and a trailers camp," a ratepayer commented. To calm the rousing suspicions of the concerned ratepayers Reeve Oddliefson said that objections to such a future use might come about since the main access is through the Brandon property. "I don't know whether you remember but at the fence on the top of the road itself, there was an old road going along the side and I don't think the Department of Highways would be too happy about them using it when they had it fenced off." Ratepayer George Fellows co;n- inen°ted on the discussion. "It seems to me that we've been exposed to rather indiscriminater development of properties in the last few years without the full benefit of the approval of in- terested parties. It seems that our council has to be charged with the responsibility in, as much as their elected representatives of concerning, themselves with the disposition of property as to whether it satisfies the general populus, or whether it doesn't. Whether it meets with the demands with that particular area and whether in fact we can prevent the in- discriminate development of property. Now Joe Brandon is in the process of developing property. Now why is Joe doing it, simply a matter of erosion? Why is Peever acquiring more property east of the bridge, simply a' matter of beautification? We know, from the progress that has been made and the destruction of the scenic use of the river itself and I appreciate the fact that we have to concern ourselves with progress but we have to at the same time assess the scenic attributes that have been the particular at- traction of what I think are a fine bunch of people to this village.'" "I think that our council has to concern themselves very dramatically and relate this to the people as to the use of. future development of that property," he concluded. Another ratepayer noted that earlier in the year, 75 people had signed their names to a petition asking council to fully enforce the present bylaws. "I think that falls in line with what we're talking about right here," he said over the applause of the full house. In further questioning council noted that Peever had bought the former Epp's property epst of the bridge which MVCA program a Summer '78 has been a success for the 22 people participating in the Experience '78 program at Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. The 22 secondary and post -secondary students projects completed over the last couple of months include erosion control work, consisting of gabion-basket con- struction at Gorrie and Harriston, thinning and clean-up of a six acre have completed a variety white pine plantation and of projects since they 25 acre hardwood bush, began work in May and4 both areas being located June. near Ethel. The Marilyn Grainger, Ken Karges, Carol Adams and Debbie Gohl took on the technical assignments. Designing and writing authority brochures, development of a slide presentation, infra -red photography in- terpretation and detailed research on the Belgrave Creek were some of the major undertakings of this technical crew. Aside from this, they were involved in constructing the Authority's Cen- tennial float used in local parades. They were also responsible for the planning and organization of an Education Day for which they and remaining staff took part in. The long hot days in the field did not deter the quality and quantity of work accomplished at the various sites. Each member of the crew contributed their share to the various projects undertaken. Their en- thusiasm and hard work has gone to great lengths in making the program one of the best this authority has taken part in. Some of rthe, many, largest Holmesville success project was carried out at the International Plowing Match site located out- side Wingham. Here work was completed on the Authority demon- stration illustrating methods of erosion control. Everyone enjoyed the extra activities planned by Blanche Deeves Mrs. Ladd of Clinton and 30 members of the family held a family outing at the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Park in Clinton on the occasion of her mother's 25th wedding an- niversary. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Harris of Holmesville were married for a quarter of a century on August 22. Everyone joined in a walk through the new nature trail and. came back to a bountiful supper after which the Harrises' opened their gifts, An enjoyable time was had by all. Personals The community wishes Ken and Kay Harris a very happy wedding anniversary. The Harrises Brenda and Heather have just returned from holidays, travelling to Sandusky, Ohio. We wish Pat Harris all the very best, when she moves to Sarnia ,early in Septerftber to attend Lambton College where H $'i50.0 abuts the Joe Brandon property., They further went on to say that they had received a letter from the Ministry of Natural Resources stating that Peever has applied to construct a marina there. Another ratepayer, a prominent St. Catharines lawyer, informed council that by passing a bylaw under section 35A of the planning act, development can be controlled in commercial areas. In the continuing lengthy discussion, Evelyn Galbraith pointed out that according to the 1969 bylaw of the village of Bayfield, an attached map shows the river flats zoned as residential. Gordon Graham informed her that a more recent bylaw changed all developmental land to village residential. "I'm quite familiar with that," claimed Mrs. Galbraith,' ' and it does not include the river flats." Couple celebrate 25th she will take a course to be an executive secretary. Recent visitors with Clarence and Jean Perdue have been Janet Taylor of Lambeth, Debbie Perdue of London and Mrs. June Irving of Milverton. Congratulations to Darrell and Ann Abbott on the grand opening of their store and butcher shop. May their stay be a long one. Get well wishes go to Bill Norman who • is patient in hospital. Brad Duff has been off to the go cart races again, this"time to Point Peelee where he came in first. Brad will be racing in the Grand National at Picton on the Labour Day weekend and we do wish him another trophy to add to his collection. MORE NEWS MORE FEATURES Keep informed with the News -Record "When did these lands become commercial?" the St. Catharines lawyer added. "You're referring to the projected Peever marina?" Mr. Beechie asked. After some confusion as council quickly checked through their notes and references Reeve Oddliefson said, "It changed in the official plan, you see I answered that before. The official plan has been accepted by council through a bylaw. The St. Catharines lawyer began to refute the reeve's statement and tried to explain again about the special bylaw under section 35A but was cut off with the decision by Joe Beechie that the incoming Ratepayers Association executive would have to fully delve into the situation using the lawyer's knowledge. 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