July 26, 2001 Public Meeting
M I N U T E S
OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
PUBLIC MEETING
WEST ELGIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JULY 26, 2001
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Duncan McPhail, Deputy Mayor Graham Warwick
Councillors: Brad Bandeen, Mike Mooser, Trudy Balint
STAFF PRESENT: Joanne Groch Administrator/Treasurer
Linda Cranston Clerk/Deputy-Treasurer
ALSO PRESENT:
Ted Halwa Planning Consultant
Mr. & Mrs. Blair Schweitzer, neighbouring property owners
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY USE BY-LAW
Mayor McPhail called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
The Clerk informed those present that the notices of the public meeting were circulated
according to legislation under Section 34(12) of the Planning Act by prepaid first class
mail to all assessed owners within 150 metres of the subject property as well as
provincial agencies and ministries as prescribed by regulation.
Correspondence from that circulation, came from the St. Thomas Elgin Health Unit. The
sewage capacity is sufficient to handle the additional residence, so they have no
objections.
Ted Halwa explained the proposed amendment to the By-Law. It would permit an
additional dwelling unit on lands, being part of Lot 4, Concession 1X and fronting on the
south side of Pioneer Line, south east of the Village of Rodney. The owner of the parcel,
Ruth Newman has been granted approval in principle to erect an additional dwelling unit
on a temporary basis for the purpose of providing residency for a personal assistant
entrusted with her care.
The By-Law would be in effect for a period of three-years, subject to the terms of the
agreement, as permitted in accordance with Section 2.10 of the Plan.
Discussions took place. The Schweitzers’ wish to be assured that if the ownership
changes in the future, that this agreement would no longer be in effect.
The Clerk read from the terms of the agreement, that the additional residence is being
established for a caregiver and their family, only. Not for a tenant situation.
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Further discussions took place, and as a result, it was decided that Ted would review the
wording of the document again, and the Clerk, and Councillor Bandeen will make
arrangements to meet with Ruth to explain the wording of the agreement in detail and
also request that the Care-giver be present if possible, for that meeting.
RES. NO. 1 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded by Balint
RESOLVED that this Public Meeting concerning a proposed Temporary
Use By-Law be hereby adjourned.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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These minutes were adopted on August 9, 2001.
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MAYOR CLERK