October 19, 2000 Public Meeting General Amendment
M I N U T E S
OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
PUBLIC MEETING
WEST ELGIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OCTOBER 19th, 2000
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Duncan McPhail, Deputy Mayor Graham Warwick
Councillors: Brad Bandeen, Mike Mooser, Trudy Balint
Paul Gangle, Bob Coles
STAFF PRESENT: Joanne Groch Administrator/Treasurer
Rita DeWild Clerk
ALSO PRESENT:
Ted Halwa Planning Consultant
SUBJECT: GENERAL AMENDMENT
Also in attendance: Bill Van Baal, Paul Mistele, Peter Fleuren, Ed Kalita, Janice
Brearley, Marcia White, Ben Zegers, Frank A. Sura, Ron Griffiths, Don Watterworth
Mayor McPhail called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The Clerk informed those
present that notice of this meeting had been given under Section 34(12) of the Planning
Act by publication in the Chronicle, the weeks of September 25, 2000 and October 10,
2000 as well as by prepaid first class mail to all provincial agencies and ministries as
prescribed by regulation. Correspondence was received from Lower Thames Valley
Conservation Authority with no concerns.
Ted Halwa, Planning Consultant explained that Minimum Distance Separation sets
distances between livestock buildings and dwellings structures and went on to review
MDS 1 and 11. Ted advised that the proposed by-law consists of tables, formulas and
definitions and works with the proposed Manure Storage By-law. Paul Mistele reported
that if a livestock owner has a sound nutrient management plan and a Certificate of
Compliance they should be able to operate a livestock facility with no problems.
Discussions included the 600-metre setback from County Road 76. Ed Kalita advised
that he is not opposed to large hog barns such as the one on Gilbert Line, only the
impact these barns may have on the water quality. The by-law prohibits intensive
livestock operations in Concession 14 and the south half of Concession 13 is limited to a
maximum of one hundred and fifty (150) livestock units. Capping was discussed but
more information is required before decisions can be made on this issue. Mayor
McPhail advised that this by-law has come together due to the hard work of the
Committee and if necessary can be amended at a later time. Council answered
questions of those in attendance.
RES. NO. 1 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded Warwick
RESOLVED that the Public Meeting under Section 34(12) of the Planning
Act be hereby adjourned.
DISPOSITION: Carried
These minutes were adopted on the 9h day of November, 2000.
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MAYOR CLERK