November 01, 2001 Court of Revision - Page Drain
M I N U T E S
OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ELGIN
COURT OF REVISION
WEST ELGIN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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November 1, 2001
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair: Mike Mooser
Members: Brad Bandeen, Graham Warwick
STAFF PRESENT:
Joanne Groch Administrator/Treasurer
Linda Cranston Clerk/Deputy-Treasurer
SUBJECT: COURT OF REVISION – PAGE DRAIN
Also in attendance: John Spriet, Sr. – P. Eng., and Wray Ramsay, Drainage
Superintendent, as well as Tom Page, property owner.
RES. NO. 1 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded by Warwick
RESOLVED that the second Court of Revision for the Page
Municipal Drain be convened.
DISPOSITION: Carried
The Clerk informed those present that a letter from a Mr. J. Evans, Texas was
received. The letter was fairly lengthy and touched on a number of issues.
Copies had been handed out to the Court members. It was decided that the
Engineer would correspond with Mr. Evans and explain his portion of the grant
available and the resulting net costs. When all is said and done, the net for Mr.
Evans will be approximately $310.00 as his share.
RES. NO. 2 Moved by Warwick
Seconded by Bandeen
RESOLVED that Council agrees to accept the letter of appeal from
Mr. John Evans, Texas. The Engineer will correspond with Mr.
Evans to explain his net costs.
DISPOSITION: Carried
RES. NO. 3 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded by Warwick
RESOLVED that the Court agrees to hear the verbal appeal from
Tom Page.
DISPOSITION: Carried
Mr. Page questioned the members about the zoning that had never been
changed over the years. He was reminded that this meeting was to deal with
assessment questions and concerns. He stated that he disagreed with the
assessment of his property as being residential, since it is currently open space
and he cannot build on it at this time.
The Engineer stated that to answer that question he asks, “will it benefit the
property owner?” The answer is yes, however only if the lands are developed.
Mr. Page said that the cost to develop the property is so expensive that he could
never hope to recoup the costs. Mr. Page also asked why Ontario Hydro didn’t
get assessed. Mr. Spriet replied that they do not benefit from the drain.
RES. NO. 4 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded by Warwick
RESOLVED that the Engineer’s Report be changed to take $400.00
from Tom Page property and re-distribute it to the Sexton Street
Road.
DISPOSITION: Motion Defeated
RES. NO. 5 Moved by Bandeen
Seconded by Warwick
RESOLVED that the assessment on the Page Drain be confirmed
as per the Engineer’s Report.
DISPOSITION: Carried
Wray Ramsay stated that he had received a phone message from a ratepayer
concerning this drain, however, they had only left a phone number. He left a
return message, and to date has not received another call in that regard.
RES. NO. 6 Moved by Warwick
Seconded by Mooser
RESOLVED that there being no further business, the Court of
Revision on the Page Drain is hereby adjourned.
DISPOSITION: Carried
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These minutes were adopted on the 13, day of December 2001.
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MAYOR CLERK