Comments on: Why Get A Building Permit? http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2007/10/29/77 Councillor Rob Lantz - Charlottetown | Ward 3 (Brighton) Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:27:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Island_Journalist http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2007/10/29/77/comment-page-1#comment-39842 Island_Journalist Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:46:20 +0000 http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2007/10/29/77#comment-39842 Rob, I was a municipal reporter in an Ontario community and the agenda and resolutions were, as you propose, available ahead of time. The reporters also received backgrounders. Residents could also receive the backgrounders on request. It was amazing how that little extra bit of communication from council encouraged people to be involved and responsive to their city council. It would be great if the agenda and resolutions could also be made available online prior to the meeting. Rob,

I was a municipal reporter in an Ontario community and the agenda and resolutions were, as you propose, available ahead of time. The reporters also received backgrounders. Residents could also receive the backgrounders on request. It was amazing how that little extra bit of communication from council encouraged people to be involved and responsive to their city council. It would be great if the agenda and resolutions could also be made available online prior to the meeting.

]]> By: Councillor Rob Lantz http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2007/10/29/77/comment-page-1#comment-39827 Councillor Rob Lantz Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:24:52 +0000 http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2007/10/29/77#comment-39827 This is a great suggestion. I think the agenda and resolutions for our monthly public meetings should be published ahead of time. I'll look into it. This is a great suggestion. I think the agenda and resolutions for our monthly public meetings should be published ahead of time. I’ll look into it.

]]> By: Island_Journalist http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2007/10/29/77/comment-page-1#comment-39818 Island_Journalist Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:17:56 +0000 http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2007/10/29/77#comment-39818 Rob, Is it possible for a resident to get information about what items are up for discussion backgrounders prior to a council meeting? That may allow local concerned residents to get together to make a presentation to council when the item comes up for discussion. It also would allow residents just interested in local politics some heads up as to when things are on the table. Rob,

Is it possible for a resident to get information about what items are up for discussion backgrounders prior to a council meeting? That may allow local concerned residents to get together to make a presentation to council when the item comes up for discussion. It also would allow residents just interested in local politics some heads up as to when things are on the table.

]]> By: Councillor Rob Lantz http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2007/10/29/77/comment-page-1#comment-39767 Councillor Rob Lantz Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:17:12 +0000 http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2007/10/29/77#comment-39767 Reconsideration is an option, but it has to be initiated by an "aggrieved person". I'm not sure sure if residents are willing to pursue it further. Today is also the 21st day after the decision, which is the final day for any request for reconsideration. Councillor Hilton does recuse herself from all discussions of pesticides. Reconsideration is an option, but it has to be initiated by an “aggrieved person”. I’m not sure sure if residents are willing to pursue it further. Today is also the 21st day after the decision, which is the final day for any request for reconsideration.

Councillor Hilton does recuse herself from all discussions of pesticides.

]]> By: Island_Journalist http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2007/10/29/77/comment-page-1#comment-39689 Island_Journalist Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:34:31 +0000 http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2007/10/29/77#comment-39689 Rob, Unbelievable. The setback is supposed to be 10 feet and the deck is within one foot of the neighbouring property line? That's just not right, and kudos to Kim Devine for bringing it forward. The deck should be demolished. What about the right of the neighbouring property owners to enjoy their property? On another note, I can understand why you were asked to recuse yourself from the vote, as you are directly impacted by the issue. However, your neighbours should turn out in full force to ask for this issue to be reconsidered. The decision was neither right nor fair. May I ask whether Coun. Melissa Hilton ever recuses herself from discussions on pesticide use given that her husband (and herself, I believe) is in the business? Rob,

Unbelievable. The setback is supposed to be 10 feet and the deck is within one foot of the neighbouring property line? That’s just not right, and kudos to Kim Devine for bringing it forward. The deck should be demolished. What about the right of the neighbouring property owners to enjoy their property?

On another note, I can understand why you were asked to recuse yourself from the vote, as you are directly impacted by the issue. However, your neighbours should turn out in full force to ask for this issue to be reconsidered. The decision was neither right nor fair.

May I ask whether Coun. Melissa Hilton ever recuses herself from discussions on pesticide use given that her husband (and herself, I believe) is in the business?

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