As usual, I left last night's meeting more confused then I was before I arrived. A ratepayer group requested the township enforce a bylaw that prohibits parking larger school buses, on residental properties, within a village settlement area. The township's planner gave evidence that such a prohibition is clearly stated in the township's zoning bylaw. Clear as mud, you would think! Green light for the bylaw enforcement officer to move! Wrong! This is Ramara, and if the action doesn't generate a positive cash inflow, Ramara will look the other way!
My confusion therefore is as a ratepayer what bylaws should I respect, and which bylaws can I now ignore? Given the actions (or more specifically) the inactions of this township to enforce its' own laws, who knows for sure!
Ramara council does not enforce the laws it creates. The township (over)pays Richard Bates to enforce laws. Last night the decisions of council should have been to direct Richard Bates to get off his ass and enforce the bylaw. This never happened. I'm not sure exactly what was decided.
This is the council you voted for, so you shouldn't get upset when your taxes go up, and your services go down.
About Me
- Ken S from Ramara
- Ramara Township, Ontario, Canada
- If you think Stephen Harper is doing a good job, I'll want to know if, "Your mental disability is just recent affliction or have you had it your entire life?"