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Lakeshore Advance, 2013-08-07, Page 76 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, August 7, 2013 Council concerned about financial implications on a beach theydon't own Lynda Hillman-Rapley Lakeshore Advance It probably did not go as planned as Lamb - ton Shores looked at liability and costs for a proposal from Kettle Stony Point and the West Ipperwash Beach Association. The beach is not owned by Lambton Shores. A group of West Ipperwash Beach property owners and Kettle and Stony Point First Nation sent a proposal to Lambton Shores council regarding the Safe and Environmen- tally -Responsible Usage of Our Beach. In a 1998 court decision, Judge Gordon Killeen said the usage of the beach had to be a joint effort of the two communities. That ruling was appealed and taken to the Supreme Court of Canada where the residents again won their case in 2012. "As neighbors, our two organizations share one of Canada's most beautiful and pristine beaches. Together we see it as our duty and responsibility to protect this valuable resource for both our families and the public at large. To this end, we are jointly proposing a multi- phase plan to manage and operate West Ipper%vash Beach. Each phase of the plan will address various issues and concerns that have long been a sore point with both KSPFN and WIPOA,"said the proposal. " These issues and concerns include but are not limited to: • Speed Limits • Alcohol Usage • Uncontrolled Boat Launching • Vehicles in Water • Water Craft Safety • Swimmer Safety • Dogs off leash • Horses on Beach • Fires on Public Part of Beach • I,arge RV's and Trailers on Beach • Public on Beach past 11 pin • hack of Enforcement by Police and By -Law Officer • Lack of Signage • Reliable Regular Removal of Black Wood Chip Sludge • Regularly Sched- uled Beach Maintenance • Washroom Facili- ties • Lack of (;arbage Containers • Additional Off -Beach Overflow Parking," "As neighbors we realize it is unrealistic to expect to address all the above at one time. 'There are funding and approval issues, imple- mentation issues, and much give and take required by both groups. We therefore pro- pose to begin the process with Phase!. Phase One: Timeline to Completion: August 15, 2013 The two groups would like signage at West Ipperwash Road and Centre Road Beach Entrances. 'these signs are to be installed and funded by Municipality of Lambton Shores Proposed Sign Wording: "Welcome to West 1pperwash Beach. 'ibis beach is co -managed and operated by Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, West Ipperwash Property Owners Association, and The Munic- ipality of Lambton Shores. Children must he supervised at All Times: No Lifeguards on Duty Beware of Undertow Currents Speed Limit 20 KPI 1 Dogs must be leashed at all times - No 1 lorses Allowed No Fires on Beach No Camp- ers or Motor Homes No vehicles in water other than for boat launching Powered -water- craft must not be operated within 75m of Shore Beach Closed to Vehicular Traffic Dusk to Dawn. Enforced by OPP, Anishinabek Police, and Lambton Shores The Municipality of Lambton Shores They would like to see regularly scheduled cleanup and maintenance of beach with par- tial funding through the municipality.• Removal of Black Wood Chip Sludge as required • Purchase of special spill -proof refuse containers for public use • Purchase of commercial beach groomer (removes debris, leaves sand) • Regular beach grooming to remove washed up debris and litter • Daily (seasonal) garbage pickup at all beach recep- tacles • Funding for above partially through Municipality of 1aunbton Shores • Additional funding to be generated by the introduction of Phase Two of this proposal Phase Two Discussion Only - Subject to Member Approval Timeline to Completion: July 1, 2014 introduction of Controlled Access and Pay Parking on the Beach • Purchase of liability insurance for all Asso- ciation members and executive. • Request Lambton Shores to install No Parking signs along all applicable roads and access points • Request I aunbton Shores to install posts to control flow of vehicles to beach at both West Ipperwash Road and (:enter Road beach entrances. • Both access points to be controlled access to facilitate collection of daily parking fee • Suggested fee for balance of 2013 $10.00 Fee for 2014 to he discussed. • KSPFN and WIPOA to receive annual beach passes. • !.eased ctattagers to receive discounted rates to be determined. LIVING IN LAMBTON SHORES... A weekly Update on the Municipal Events In your Community Administration Department - 7883 Amt•l•corn Parkway. Forest, Ontario NOH) 1.10 Tel: 1.877-786-2335, 519.788.2335 Fax 519788.2135 Email adminlsKationtelamblonahaa• ca VMA our web Sae at www lamhtonshMee CA PLEASE NOTE: DRAFT BY-LAW The County of Lambton has made revisions to the draft 'Woodlands Conservation By-law' and has established a final public commenting period that runs until September 30, 2013. Details on the draft by-law can be found at: Kaci/www.Iambtonopl asfi homeLIA SIDENTS/PLANNI NOANDQEVELQPMENT/PegesiWoodiands ByLaw.espx PUBLIC NOTICE - Re: Ice Nhenag.tinent hi the Port Pranks Area When: SATURDAY, SEPT. 7th 10 a.m. —12:00 Noon Where: Legacy Recreation Centre, toe Pad Property owners directly effected will be receiving a project mail out with additional details. Lambton Shores Communities in Bloom presents Mark Cullen - September 7th The CiB Committee Is thrilled to present Mark Cullen on Saturday, September 7, 2013 al 10 00am at the Legacy Recreation Conti" (Thomas Hall), 18 Men Street in Thedford Mr CuIton's eppeatenco Is the result of our C(xnmundy Involvement Award we won al the National Compotttbn In 2012. Fie will be speaking on -Tips. hicks and a kxxk into the crystal tail flow M succeed ki your garden and how the nature of air hobby Si (:henyrngi' Mr Cuilen's book, The Canadian Garden Primer will be available to puichasa for $30. Ticket sakes and half of the book sale IWOCOOCIS Will he donated to the Lambton Shores Communities In Rkxlm Committee for their nn going protects In the community Tickets are $10 per person and are available from any Communities in Bloom Committee Member. For mole inlortnatkai, please call Catherine Mlnielty at 519 7883,'329, (trace Dekker at 319 43 3058 or the Lambton Shores Community Services Department al 1.888 943 1400. 4, 1'uimnunitic. In xt,wni I olio illlir cin 11, u,s Forest Residents t•• NI. (!r,i�.li�f ;i11r ,1! 11,,• ST' 3p 2013 FINAL PROPERTY TAX SILLINO... 2013 Final Tax Billings have been mailed to rntnpayera If you (lo not receive your tax bill by August 15"', 2013, please contact the Finance Department at 519238-8481 or 1-886-2958232. ins Installments are due August 30th and November 29'"113. OPTIONS • OPTIONS • OPTIONS... It's not too late to sign up for one of our pre -authorized payment plans for taxes or utilltaoa (monthly or due date). The forms are on our website and in our offices. 11 you don't like to use pre -authorized payments then consider using electronic banking or telephone banking - check it out at your financial institution VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS... The Lembtun Shores' Volunteer Fire Department, Medford Is seeking applications fr(xn put.,itxN�ary int IYNIgM•r applicants Preference *15 be given to those applicants with training and certMcatbn in CPR, FMst Aid, and 0 or nz drivel's h.ao'.) (Mtihesis,il would be an asset Applications and a lob d•ecrfption can be picked up at the Municipality of lamblon Shores Foreet Administration Office located upstarts at The Shores Recreation Centre, 7863 Amtolecom Parkway. Interested candidates are asked to submit an application and resume by hand or mad including ding relevant experience by 4 30 p m , Auy,rst 23rd. 2013 to Mr. Kevin Miami, Chief Admrnlstrslae Officer Municipality of Lambton Chores 7883 Amtelsuxn Parkway, Forst, Ontario NON 1J0 • Special events such as annual cur show to he exempt, •'Tractors used for Keach maintenance by cottagets to be exempt. • Local radio/newspaper and signage to warn public of the change • Annual financial statement as per stand- ard accounting practices • Joint WiI'OA/KSPFN committee to review and determine usage of any surplus funds. Council reacts Connell was on the same page when they discussed In length the costs that could be accrued for a beach that is not 00 municipal land. They do not provide maintenance or nage or garbage receptacles to any of the other private Lambton Shores beaches, It was dis- cussed that this is private property. Councilor Martin Underwood said it was difficult to do whnt these people wanted when the Supreme Court ruled differently. Council agreed that they were interested in starting the conversation again and that form- ing a committee again was a good place to begin. They asked staff to bring back a report to answer some questions. "I low mulch more information do we need?" asked councilor Lorie Scott. Brent Kintner, Director of Com- munity Services said there were questions like how often did they expect the beach cleaner and what were the amanitas! implications. Underwood said they clean Grand Bend and have insurance on Grand Bend beach because "we own it." They agreed to get a staff report. Working group back on track Kettle Stony Point- Lambton Shores Lynda Hillman -Replay Lakeshore Advance Council have agreed to add one more member to make four for the municipality and members of Kettle Stony Point to revamp their working committee. In as report from Janet Feirguson, she states, "Lambton Shores has a good working relationship with our neighbouring municipalities, includ- ing the Kettle and Stony Point First Nations. 'ihe former Town of Bosan- quet and now Lambton Shores has worked with KSPFN to develop a working relationship between the two communities and In 2009, a committee was struck to facilitate the process of better communica- tions and understanding of the dynamics of our communities, " "With a change In leadership and staff, the committee has not been active for approximately a year. As such, Lambton Shores felt the need to re-establish the committee, as there are many common Interests and projects that are progressing that are important to both commu- nities. On July 10th a meeting was held with tate fetal Municipal and Band Councils to re-establish the lines of communication and review the status of various issues and proposals. " In the past few weeks Lambton Shores Council has been reviewing the history (Atha Ipperwash area as well as had the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Fed- eral and Provincial government to get a full understanding of the uniqueness of the area. In order to re-establish and pro- mote positive relationships between I,anhton Shores and KSPFN as well as the Ipperwash property owners, staff recommends that Lambton Shores request that the committee for joint relations he re-established with members of each council, staff support and from time to time use the necessary resources from the. Federal and Provincial government. The committee members would report back and take direction from their respective Council's. Council agreed to this recommen- dation and assured that everyone's best interests would be addressed.