Well Tuesday night May 18 the Community Standards Bylaws came up for second and third reading.
Both readings passed by a vote of 5-1, with Councilor Salus away on holidays the only Councilor that voted in opposition was Councilor Taje.
With the support of our Mayor and with comments from Councilor Mitchell that "its time to clean this place up" it felt like all of Council would stand behind this very important bylaw.
Previously when the public spoke to council we heard statements from both developers and business owners about how we need to clean the community up to attract both new residents and businesses.
Council Taje voiced his concern about people on fixed income not being able to afford to adhere to this bylaw. The argument was made that the addition of the hardship clause to the bylaw would cover off that concern but never the less he still voiced his opposition.
I really struggle with the opinion that people on fixed income cannot look after their homes take a walk around our community, there are many homes owned by seniors and people on fixed incomes that are very well looked after, and on the other hand I can show you homes where there are people making a $100,000 a year that live in pig pens.
Anyway this is a time to recognize that we have made a bold step forward towards improving the appearance of our community.
7 comments:
Dean,
This is great news. Now all we will need is enforcement. Also, I understand council was asked to consider a beer garden during Rum Runner Days/Thunder In The Valley. Any truth to this and if so, what was the verdict? Please tell me it isn't so!
Yes, NO to a beer garden at Rum Runner Days! Enough is enough.
Victoria Day, a spiffy new $100,000+ motorhome towing a quad trailer is camping on the river path in east Blairmore with extensions slid out so pedestrians and cyclists can barely squeeze by.
Who you gonna call? On a holiday weekend?
There's plenty more examples of this in the Pass. I'm not holding my breath waiting for enforcement.
Actually the Bylaw officer worked yesterday, and the RCMP were on duty 24 hours per day over the weekend
Is it legal to live on the streets here like in Calgary? :
Family refuses to move RV from Calgary street
Job well done. Congratulations! But 'enforcement' is the key. When I see my neighbour and others like him forced to clean up, then I will believe.
When does the new bylaw take effect and where can we see the final text?
Is there some unwritten policy not to enforce the traffic bylaw provisions against parking on sidewalks "whether or not paved", parking unattached trailers and parking over 72 hours?
I'm still seeing all the same junk and junkers in my neighborhood.
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