I wrote down the concerns raised at the forum over the next week I will attempt to answer as many as I can. The first one was the issue of the 4-3 and the secret meeting of council members.
Election 2010-Did you know?
During the debate over the Crowsnest Centre the Mayor created the impression that the 4-3 vote was a common process,
More than 95% of council motions are NOT determined by 4-3.
On the Centre debate it was, but not on many other issues.
All seven members of council dug in their heals and took a strong position. Nobody asked Irwin, Taje or Mitchell why they did not change their stand?
The Mayor and his team raised the issue of councillors meeting outside of council chambers. Was this true? On the Centre issue - Yes.
Now let’s put the whole truth on the table and go to the municipal web site or stop at the office and ask for a copy of the Organizational Reports.
On Page 62 of the Cuff Report (2009) it states the following “Both the majority group on Council and those deemed to be the opposition have met as separate groups before council meetings to discuss the issues”
On Page 39 of the Activation Analysis Report (2000), it states the following “There is currently a perception of block voting by the Mayor and councillors, with many items receiving the same spilt vote”
Its very interesting to hear the group of three scolding the other members of council for what they were doing themselves, and in some cases doing so for ten years or more.
For more information check out my Blog at crowsnestpasshome.blogspot.com/ or phone at 563 4128, email deanward4@msn.com.
On October 18 vote for Dean Ward
Showing posts with label Myths. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Myths. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Myths regarding the Crowsnest Pass Community Standards Bylaws
(Myth) I will not be able to tinker with my own motorbike despite the fact that I have my own garage:
Amendment provided on May 11:
1. Automotive repairs:
No person may conduct any repair work on motor vehicles, including engine replacement, mechanical repairs, auto bodywork, frame repair, collision repair, auto painting, auto detailing or modifications to the body or rebuilding of a motor vehicle, on any site in a residential area unless it is completed within a structure or garage suited for the purpose and out of public view, unless such land use has been approved by a Municipal authority.
This prohibition shall not apply to routine maintenance work done on any vehicles owned, operated, registered and insured in the name of the owner or occupant of premises, provided that:
A. The activity does not create a nuisance or noise complaints from the neighborhood;
B. There is no escape of offensive, annoying or noxious odors, fumes or smoke from the site;
C. Vehicle fluids, oil, gasoline products or other hazardous materials are properly stored and disposed of and not swept or washed into lanes, streets, or down storm sewers;
D. All discarded vehicle parts and materials are properly stored or disposed of away from the site.
Take a close look at the first paragraph, if you have a structure or garage there is no issue for any kind of repairs.
And regular maintenance is covered of by the second paragraph.
(Myth) This will put undo financial hardship on seniors on fixed income:
Amendment provided on May 11:
The Board will consider applications for a Financial Hardship Exemption Order be it for reasons of health, financial hardship or other reason. In order to be considered for such an exemption, an applicant must complete a form available from the Municipality, must be the owner of the affected property, as defined in Section 2, Q, (i) of this Bylaw, and must provide evidence that they are in receipt of the Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement. A Financial Hardship Exemption Order will identify the owner, the property, the section(s) of this Bylaw for which the exemption applies, and the period (not to exceed five years) for which the exemption is valid. Upon expiry of a Financial Hardship Exemption Order, a person may apply to the Board for further extension. A Financial Hardship Exemption Order will be considered void, upon any change of ownership of the affected property
The above is no different to what we do on the Seniors Property tax rebate if you qualify for the Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement an exemption will be provided.
Whats I found really interesting was most of the people that were screaming to protect the seniors, were not seniors themselves. Also anybody that's lived here for a long time knows most of our seniors take tremendous pride in their homes and yards, and probably 99% of them would be well in compliance with the bylaw.
Amendment provided on May 11:
1. Automotive repairs:
No person may conduct any repair work on motor vehicles, including engine replacement, mechanical repairs, auto bodywork, frame repair, collision repair, auto painting, auto detailing or modifications to the body or rebuilding of a motor vehicle, on any site in a residential area unless it is completed within a structure or garage suited for the purpose and out of public view, unless such land use has been approved by a Municipal authority.
This prohibition shall not apply to routine maintenance work done on any vehicles owned, operated, registered and insured in the name of the owner or occupant of premises, provided that:
A. The activity does not create a nuisance or noise complaints from the neighborhood;
B. There is no escape of offensive, annoying or noxious odors, fumes or smoke from the site;
C. Vehicle fluids, oil, gasoline products or other hazardous materials are properly stored and disposed of and not swept or washed into lanes, streets, or down storm sewers;
D. All discarded vehicle parts and materials are properly stored or disposed of away from the site.
Take a close look at the first paragraph, if you have a structure or garage there is no issue for any kind of repairs.
And regular maintenance is covered of by the second paragraph.
(Myth) This will put undo financial hardship on seniors on fixed income:
Amendment provided on May 11:
The Board will consider applications for a Financial Hardship Exemption Order be it for reasons of health, financial hardship or other reason. In order to be considered for such an exemption, an applicant must complete a form available from the Municipality, must be the owner of the affected property, as defined in Section 2, Q, (i) of this Bylaw, and must provide evidence that they are in receipt of the Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement. A Financial Hardship Exemption Order will identify the owner, the property, the section(s) of this Bylaw for which the exemption applies, and the period (not to exceed five years) for which the exemption is valid. Upon expiry of a Financial Hardship Exemption Order, a person may apply to the Board for further extension. A Financial Hardship Exemption Order will be considered void, upon any change of ownership of the affected property
The above is no different to what we do on the Seniors Property tax rebate if you qualify for the Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement an exemption will be provided.
Whats I found really interesting was most of the people that were screaming to protect the seniors, were not seniors themselves. Also anybody that's lived here for a long time knows most of our seniors take tremendous pride in their homes and yards, and probably 99% of them would be well in compliance with the bylaw.
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