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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2015-05-20, Page 5Lt+Y'4M: Irrkiin ciax• Valerie Gillies/Lucknow Sentinel Guiding Leaders Retire Lori Blake (left) is retiring after 25 years and Dayle Taylor after 22 years of leading Guides and Pathfinders in Lucknow. The Sparks and Brownies made the plaque that was presented to Taylor depicting the 4 areas of Guiding; Sparks for 5-6 yr. olds, Brownies for 7-8 yr. olds, Guides for 9-12 yr. olds and Pathfinders for 12-15 yr. olds. Both were honoured at the Lucknow Guiding banquet held at the Lucknow Presbyterian Church on May 7, 2015. Wednesday, May 20, 2015 • Lucknow Sentinel 5 ACW resident says water protection plans ignore landowner rights Dave Flaherty Goderich Signal Star A local resident says the municipality and local con- servation authorities are overstepping their bounda- ries to create source water protection plans. Shawn Drennan spoke to ACW council at the April 21 meeting. He presented a number of concerns about the source water protection plan, including: • In his opinion, because it is not a law, the municipality has no right to impose the plan on private property owners • The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority has no right to create a law that affects a private property or landowner unless they receive written consent • The municipality has no rights to or control over lands it does not own ACW administrator Mark Becker said staff contacted Jenna Allain, source protec- tion program supervisor with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority in regards to Drennan's concerns. In her response, Allain said municipalities are required to implement source water protection plans to protect existing and future municipal drinking - water supplies under the Clean Water Act, which was implemented after the Walk- teron water tragedy of 2000 that led to the death of seven residents and hundreds oth- ers becoming sick. Allain added that munici- palities are legally obligated to implement such plans and the Clean Water Act pro- hibits them carrying out actions that are in conflict with the source water pro- tection plan. Deputy Reeve Roger Watt said the province of Ontario has not provided any grey areas when it comes to the Clean Water Act, adding that he found Drennan's view "excessively narrow in the broad scope of municipal affairs." Drennan countered by stating that the municipality ACW to possibly post wind health concern complaint procedures on website Dave Flaherty Goderich Signal Star Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh (ACW) may be posting the procedures of reporting a wind -turbine related illness or health concern on its website in the near future. Resident Shawn Dren- nan made the request at the April 21 council meeting. A request to have bro- chures describing the pro- cess mailed out to resi- dents by the municipality had been made at the pre- vious meeting and was received for information by council. Drennan said that post- ing the procedures on the website would be an appropriate step for ACW because the Municipal Act authorizes a municipality to regulate matters related to health, safety and the wellbeing of the inhabit- ants of the municipality. He said in doing so, "anybody in the county could access it." He also requested that ACW advertise through the media where the pro- cedures would be found on the website. Coun. Glen McNeil said he didn't think it was appropriate action for the municipality, suggesting that local wind -turbine awareness groups should get the information out instead. However, Coun. Paul Bollinger said it is considered a "helpline" and would be of assis- tance to residents. The focus on wind tur- bines was a concern to Coun. Bill Vanstone. He said he was in favour of posting more general information regarding health complaints. In his opinion, he had not found "anything" that proves there is adverse health affects from wind turbines. However, Drennan said there is plenty of proof of the health affects but not so the cause of them. "We have turbine people (those who have wind tur- bines on their property) who are supporting us with dol- lars that are living in tent - trailers, he said. Vanstone requested Dren- Iucknowsentinel.com nan send him further infor- mation on the issue. Coun. Wayne Forster and Deputy Reeve Roger Watt, while in support of Dren- nan's request, suggested that the list of contacts for those with health concerns should be narrowed down, as Watt stated in a tongue- in-cheek manner that the list included everyone from "God to the local dog catcher." Drennan said they would attempt to narrow down the list - but alleged there have been "thou- sands of complaints" to the Ministry of the Envi- ronment that have "gone nowhere." The matter will be brought back to council at a future meeting. has no "care or control of my property." "Your interpretation and mine will be forever differ- ent," Watt responded. Drennan said there have been a number of decisions made by the municipality, which he dubbed "bully by- laws" that will ultimately cause backlash from residents. He said the municipality could be in "big trouble" in the future and would be spending "legal dollars" to defend themselves. Coun. Jennifer Miltenberg said the role of council is to do what is "best for all residents" "I'm quite comfortable that I've done due diligence (on the matter)," she added, stating ACW received advice from staff, the conservation authority and their legal counsel. Miltenberg said she appreciated Drennan's passion for the rights of individuals but in the over- all scope of the municipal- ity she was comfortable with the decisions that had been made. Before ending his deputa- tion, Drennan told council they "may need to find a new lawyer." Reeve Ben Van Diepen- beek said any residents who may be affected by the source water protection plans had been consulted. "At the end of the day, they've satisfied everyone's concerns," he said. SUDOKU THIS WEEK'S PUZZLE SPONSORED BY Mitchell Twolan, Broker of Record Lake Range Realty Ltd. Brokerage 3430 Concession 2, Point Clark Office: 519-395-3959 R.R.1 Kincardine, Ontario N2Z 2X3 TollDirectDireccttLine: 519-955-0664 www.lakerangerealty.ca ANSWER 13111. 11E12 ,8 Ir 4] 1 . 8 1 7 £13 6 r, I• 7 g L Ii ins d il 4 7 6 on Qi. ii 3 0 4 L 1 5 Etc- 6 v.L 9 L , fl L i ki L t i to u 1 8 Lt+Y'4M: Irrkiin ciax• Valerie Gillies/Lucknow Sentinel Guiding Leaders Retire Lori Blake (left) is retiring after 25 years and Dayle Taylor after 22 years of leading Guides and Pathfinders in Lucknow. The Sparks and Brownies made the plaque that was presented to Taylor depicting the 4 areas of Guiding; Sparks for 5-6 yr. olds, Brownies for 7-8 yr. olds, Guides for 9-12 yr. olds and Pathfinders for 12-15 yr. olds. Both were honoured at the Lucknow Guiding banquet held at the Lucknow Presbyterian Church on May 7, 2015. Wednesday, May 20, 2015 • Lucknow Sentinel 5 ACW resident says water protection plans ignore landowner rights Dave Flaherty Goderich Signal Star A local resident says the municipality and local con- servation authorities are overstepping their bounda- ries to create source water protection plans. Shawn Drennan spoke to ACW council at the April 21 meeting. He presented a number of concerns about the source water protection plan, including: • In his opinion, because it is not a law, the municipality has no right to impose the plan on private property owners • The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority has no right to create a law that affects a private property or landowner unless they receive written consent • The municipality has no rights to or control over lands it does not own ACW administrator Mark Becker said staff contacted Jenna Allain, source protec- tion program supervisor with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority in regards to Drennan's concerns. In her response, Allain said municipalities are required to implement source water protection plans to protect existing and future municipal drinking - water supplies under the Clean Water Act, which was implemented after the Walk- teron water tragedy of 2000 that led to the death of seven residents and hundreds oth- ers becoming sick. Allain added that munici- palities are legally obligated to implement such plans and the Clean Water Act pro- hibits them carrying out actions that are in conflict with the source water pro- tection plan. Deputy Reeve Roger Watt said the province of Ontario has not provided any grey areas when it comes to the Clean Water Act, adding that he found Drennan's view "excessively narrow in the broad scope of municipal affairs." Drennan countered by stating that the municipality ACW to possibly post wind health concern complaint procedures on website Dave Flaherty Goderich Signal Star Ashfield-Colborne- Wawanosh (ACW) may be posting the procedures of reporting a wind -turbine related illness or health concern on its website in the near future. Resident Shawn Dren- nan made the request at the April 21 council meeting. A request to have bro- chures describing the pro- cess mailed out to resi- dents by the municipality had been made at the pre- vious meeting and was received for information by council. Drennan said that post- ing the procedures on the website would be an appropriate step for ACW because the Municipal Act authorizes a municipality to regulate matters related to health, safety and the wellbeing of the inhabit- ants of the municipality. He said in doing so, "anybody in the county could access it." He also requested that ACW advertise through the media where the pro- cedures would be found on the website. Coun. Glen McNeil said he didn't think it was appropriate action for the municipality, suggesting that local wind -turbine awareness groups should get the information out instead. However, Coun. Paul Bollinger said it is considered a "helpline" and would be of assis- tance to residents. The focus on wind tur- bines was a concern to Coun. Bill Vanstone. He said he was in favour of posting more general information regarding health complaints. In his opinion, he had not found "anything" that proves there is adverse health affects from wind turbines. However, Drennan said there is plenty of proof of the health affects but not so the cause of them. "We have turbine people (those who have wind tur- bines on their property) who are supporting us with dol- lars that are living in tent - trailers, he said. Vanstone requested Dren- Iucknowsentinel.com nan send him further infor- mation on the issue. Coun. Wayne Forster and Deputy Reeve Roger Watt, while in support of Dren- nan's request, suggested that the list of contacts for those with health concerns should be narrowed down, as Watt stated in a tongue- in-cheek manner that the list included everyone from "God to the local dog catcher." Drennan said they would attempt to narrow down the list - but alleged there have been "thou- sands of complaints" to the Ministry of the Envi- ronment that have "gone nowhere." The matter will be brought back to council at a future meeting. has no "care or control of my property." "Your interpretation and mine will be forever differ- ent," Watt responded. Drennan said there have been a number of decisions made by the municipality, which he dubbed "bully by- laws" that will ultimately cause backlash from residents. He said the municipality could be in "big trouble" in the future and would be spending "legal dollars" to defend themselves. Coun. Jennifer Miltenberg said the role of council is to do what is "best for all residents" "I'm quite comfortable that I've done due diligence (on the matter)," she added, stating ACW received advice from staff, the conservation authority and their legal counsel. Miltenberg said she appreciated Drennan's passion for the rights of individuals but in the over- all scope of the municipal- ity she was comfortable with the decisions that had been made. Before ending his deputa- tion, Drennan told council they "may need to find a new lawyer." Reeve Ben Van Diepen- beek said any residents who may be affected by the source water protection plans had been consulted. "At the end of the day, they've satisfied everyone's concerns," he said. SUDOKU THIS WEEK'S PUZZLE SPONSORED BY Mitchell Twolan, Broker of Record Lake Range Realty Ltd. Brokerage 3430 Concession 2, Point Clark Office: 519-395-3959 R.R.1 Kincardine, Ontario N2Z 2X3 TollDirectDireccttLine: 519-955-0664 www.lakerangerealty.ca ANSWER 13111. 11E12 Ir 4] 1 . ,11111q 6 £13 g r, I• G g L Ii ins d il .11171:21 6 on Qi. ii 3 0 r L c. El Etc- v.L L s-61:1 fl L s ki L t i to u To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: • Each of the nine vertical columns • Each of the nine horizontal rows • Each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes • Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box