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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2016-01-06, Page 66 News Record • Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Wake and Eco Park present to Central Huron Council Valerie Gillies Clinton News Record A delegation attended the December 21, 2015 meeting of the Central Huron Council to give a presentation on what has happened and what is pro- posed to happen at Wake and Eco Park, which is fea- tured at Windmill Lake. The council adjourned into a Planning Advisory Com- mittee to address the report and presentation on this application. Monica Walker -Bolton of Huron County Planning Department explained that there has already been a long process in place to get to this stage in the applica- tion to amend the Official Plan to permit the pro- posed use of the property which includes Windmill Lake. The amendment sought is to designate the property as low -intensity recreational use. This amendment would change the zoning to allow recrea- tional use in addition to agriculture on the property. This could be achieved through a site-specific pol- icy amendment rather than an amendment to the Offi- cial Plan. Walker -Bolton advised that there were not concerns from other agencies with the new proposal. There had been issues with the original application, which have been worked through coop- eratively with the parties concerned. It was specifi- cally to address prior con- cerns that the new proposal was brought forward as a change to the original appli- cation to allow park usage. Walker -Bolton's recommen- dation was to have the appli- cation accepted to permit only the submitted usage as a site-specific amendment. A planner who had worked with the applicants remarked that he believed that the application had developed through sound planning. He thanked the Planning Department and municipal staff for the pro- fessional manner in which this application was handled over the one year process. The owners of Windmill Lake Wake and Eco Park, Andy Oke and Jen Pate gave their presentation. They have been operating the park on a temporary permit and have had over 2,000 visitors over two years. Their goal is to raise envi- ronmental awareness and action. This is done through protecting the sensitive natural area adjoining Windmill Lake while pro- moting it as an educational setting for environmental studies. The proposed low - intensity recreational use is to help to limit damage to the sensitive area. The rec- reation is mainly the wake boarding which is done on the lake and having a few cabins available for rental as well as hiking in the nat- ural environment. There will also be events held through the year. The planner who had worked with the owners addressed Council again to list the positive attributes of the Wake and Eco Park. The wake boarding broadens the recreation use in the municipality and the county. The business gen- erates employment and C1/9.4 aVii9S/bIr. 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St. Paul's Anglican Church A Congregation of the Parish of The Holy Spirit 49 Ontario St., Cinton The Reverend Lynn Mitchell, Interim Priest Organist & Choir Master: Dana Prouse Sunday January 10 Baptism of the Lord Worship at 11:15 am Everyone Welcome Annual Vestry meeting January 31 attracts visitors to the area. have further studies done on They are promoting protec- the natural area. tion and enhancement of Mayor Ginn and Deputy the natural areas as both Mayor Jewitt agreed that this owners are conservation- is a good example of good ists. The change in the planning at work. The application ensures that motion to accept the plan for there will not be an impact Windmill Lake was carried. on the adjoining agricul- Walker -Bolton advised tural lands due to the pro- that the application now posed recreational use. The needs to go to Huron owners have worked County for approval and closely with all levels of rezoning. If this happens, government and with their the application will come neighbours to ensure that back to Central Huron all concerns were Council. If no appeals are addressed. This is a unique filed, the application will be park, making it a valuable approved. She added that asset to the area. she believes an important When asked what their milestone had bee n future plans are, the owners reached at the meeting. advised that they intend to Itwas confirmed byWalker- restore the windmill as it is a Bolton that when the pro - local landmark with its own posed six future cabins will be history. They intend to part- added to the property, a site ner with more educational plan will need to come to institutions and agencies to council for approval. Schools, CAS sign agreement Postmedia Network area; it means that young peo- ple who have had significant Two area Children's Aid personalchallengeswillbesup- Societies (CAS) and four dis- ported in their education trict school boards have signed through a collaborative effort an agreement whose goal is to between area Children's Aid provide greater in -school sup- agencies and school boards" port for youth who are in the The JPSA was created care of the CAS. through the combined efforts Announced in a media of the two area Children's Aid release this week, the Joint Pro- Societies, the Avon Maitland tocol for Student Achievement District School Board, Huron (JPSA) provides clearly defined Perth Catholic District School procedures to support students Board, Bluewater District without compromising School Board and Bruce Grey confidentiality. Catholic District School Board. Students from kindergarten Its development was funded to Grade 12 who are in the care by the Ministry of Education of the Huron -Perth CAS or the working in conjunction with Bruce -Grey Child and Family the Ministry of Training, Col - Services will be offered a sup- leges and Universities and the port team at their school with Ministry of Children and Youth the acronym REACH - Reali7- Services. ing Educational Achievement Other similar agreements are for Children/Youth. being implemented across An educational success plan Ontario. will look at strengths and leam- "This protocol will go a long ing needs thatwill be reviewed way to strengthen the work at least twice per year. It will between the boards of educa- work in conjunction with the tion and the Children's Aid many supports already offered Society, and as a result within the school setting. improve the outcomes for our The goal is to enhance com- most vulnerable children," munication between CAS said Shaun Jolliffe, executive agencies and school boards, director of the Huron -Perth and provide a framework for CAS. collaborative practices. AMDSB director of educa- "The idea is to ensure tion Ted Doherty said that he smooth school transitions was proud that the board is a when they are necessary and partner in the creation of the consistent educational support document. for children and youth who are "One of the most important in the care of each Children's parts of our work is to help to Aid Society," said David level the playing field for all MacLennan, who facilitated the students," Doherty said. "This agreement. "This landmark protocol helps us do just that agreement covers a four -county for some of our children!'