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charging for growth related services. Council could also take another look at the
population projections and the proposed services and projects.
12-1214-01 Moved by: Councillor Russell
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg
That Section15.13 of the Procedural By-law be waived to allow
public discussion on the development charge. Carried
Martin Schoeley cautioned against charges that were so high that businesses would be
discouraged, and the importance of classifying bone fide agricultural operations as
agriculture, thereby exempt, as the large size of the operations would make a “per
metre” charge prohibitive.
Adrian Roelands provided information on the large greenhouses he owns in Enniskillen,
and provided information on water usage and benefits for the municipality.
Dick Matzka noted that Wally Kratz and the Ad Hoc Committee had disputed the
population projections, and that if the numbers aren’t accurate, it will result in more
costs for the residents. Also, he advised that greenhouses should be considered our
“industry” and welcomed.
Deryck Walden advised that there is the option in the Development Charges Act to
exempt industrial and reiterated that agriculture is our “industry”. Mr. Scandlan advised
that the policies are set by Council, and it is important for Council to go through the
process to determine what the rates should be and to receive public feedback on the
proposed charges and also to obtain guidance from the advisor on the implications of
phase ins or reductions.
Paul Pittao advised that when the fee was initiated in 2005, it was phased in over 3
years, which was beneficial to builders and homeowners. He did note that most of his
customers come from London or Kitchener etc and are familiar with the need to pay
Development Charges; however, if the fees continue to rise, it may become a deterrent,
especially when the adjacent municipality does not have development charges.
12-1214-02 Moved by: Councillor Russell
Seconded by: Councillor Scott
That the existing rates be frozen for 1 year, and that the numbers
are revisited within the 1 year study lifetime , and that the rate for
commercial and industrial be 33% of the charge, and that
agricultural greenhouses are determined to be “bone fide”
agricultural businesses and are exempt from the charges, and that
a review take place within 6 months and full discussions take place
on population, and master plan.
NOT PASSED- LATER REWORDED...
Clarification was sought on Councils wishes direction, and it was confirmed that the
residential development charge would be frozen at that current charge for the term of
the by-law, as opposed to specifying 1 year only, which would provide some flexibility
for Council. Also, the development charge 11for
all commercial and industrial would be