Flag raisings held to commemorate National Accessibility Week

By Fred Groves & Ron Giofu

In recognition of Accessibility Week, flag raising ceremonies were held in front of the Essex County Civic Centre and Amherstburg town hall Monday.

“We are doing more than just raising a flag, we are raising awareness,” said Dennis Sanson, chair of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee.

May 28 to June 3 is National Accessibility Week and May 31 is Easter Seals Red Shirt Day.

Sanson thanked the committee for its continual efforts towards not only accessibility but inclusion as well. He said that the ECAAC is very busy right now as it is in Phase Three of the ‘We Check the Trails’ program. In co-ordination with the Essex Conservation Authority, the program ensures there are no barriers on the Greenway Trails nor the Wide Transportation System’s multi-use pathways.

He is hopeful that in the future, the committee will be able to offer volunteer training to various organizations

Notice of Application of Larvicide for Mosquito Control

and have public sessions on inclusion.

Monday’s flag raising was well attended and included county staff, county councillors and the public.

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Beginning on April 1th and continuing through to August 31st, 2023, Pestalto Environmental Health Services Inc. will apply a biological larvicide in the Amherstburg area. This application is for the control of larva mosquitoes only and will be conducted over specific mosquito breeding sites within the boundaries of:

Kingsbridge Subdivision to McCurdy Drive and from the Detroit River to Meloche Rd / Concession 3 N

A detailed map that indicates the specific boundaries of application and affected properties for this program is available at the Town of Amherstburg Public Works office at 512 Sandwich Street South and on the Town’s Website at www.amherstburg.ca

The larvicide VectoBac 1200L (PCP#21062, liquid) and VectoBac 200G (PCP# 18158, granular) may be applied to standing water if mosquito larvae are detected. This product contains the active ingredient B.t.i which is a naturally occurring bacterium found in soils and is very specific to mosquito larva. This bacterium is not harmful to bees.

If your property falls within the treatment area you may be contacted by direct mail. If you have any questions, concerns you may contact Pestalto at 1-866-648-7773 or by e-mail.

TECHNICAL AND PROGRAM INFORMATION

Pestalto Environmental Health Services Inc.

501 Rennie St., Hamilton, ON, L8H 3P6 Tel: 1-(866) 648-7773 x234

Kevin Taylor at kevin.taylor@pestalto.com

Town Contact: Eric Chamberlain at (519)-736-3664 x2312 or echamberlain@amherstburg,ca

STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING:

Kim DeYoung is the Essex County Council representative on ECAAC and she noted that while having accessibility and inclusion widely accepted, it is a challenge but something that is attainable.

She said that throughout the day, local municipalities who had not already done so would be having their own flag raising ceremonies.

Describing the flag that was hoisted in front of the county building, DeYoung commented, “the seven chevrons represent the seven municipalities moving forward.”

DeYoung also had a special announcement that the county has received a federal grant to allow for two more accessible doors at the county building as well as a wheelchair ramp.

The county ceremony was held in the morning with the town having their ceremony in the afternoon. The town’s event included Anderdon Public School Grade 7 student Aryan Setia, who was accompanied by principal James Cowper.

Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb noted this year’s theme is “Disability Inclusion: From Possibilities to Practice” and noted “National Accessibility Week

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AMHERSTBURG is an opportunity to mark the important contributions of Canadians with disabilities and to highlight how Canadians are identifying, removing and preventing barriers to inclusion and accessibility. It is also an opportunity to highlight people’s work and reflect on ongoing efforts to become a better, more accessible and more inclusive, Canada.”

Gibb highlighted such projects as Amherstburg being home to Canada’s first Miracle League, an accessible recreation facility such as the Libro Centre, the Essex County Heroes Athletic Club, ACS’s CareLink transportation and the flag raising. He said like all Ontario municipalities, “we strive to improve our infrastructure and services” and the town’s accessibility advisory committee put forth the recommendation to showcase National Accessibility Week.

NOTICE OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Land Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg will hold a public meeting on Monday, June 26, 2023 commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the Town of Amherstburg Council Chambers, 271 Sandwich Street South, Amherstburg, Ontario. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Amherstburg Zoning By-law 1999-52, under Section 34 of the Planning Act.

ANY PERSON who wishes to attend and address Council by electronic means, must register with the Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 22, 2023. To register for electronic participation please email the Clerk at clerk@amherstburg.ca. Once you register, you will be given information on how to make your submission at the electronic meeting by electronic participation. To participate, you will need access to a computer or tablet with internet service or a telephone.

ANY PERSON who wishes watch the meeting proceedings only, please visit http://video.islive.ca/amherstburg/live.html

THE SUBJECT LANDS AND PURPOSE OF THIS

REZONING APPLICATION:

This rezoning application affects approximately 1073.03 sq m of land municipally known as a portion of 138 Tilford Lane.

(see map below).

This rezoning, if approved, change the zoning of the subject lands noted above from the “Residential Type 1A (R1A) Zone” to “Special Provision Residential Second Density (R2-9) Zone”. The lands are designated Low Density Residential in the Town’s Official Plan.

The effect of the amendment will be to allow general residential uses specifically limited to single detached dwelling, home occupation and accessory uses on the subject properties with a minimum lot area of 460 sq m, a minimum lot frontage of 12 m and a maximum lot coverage of 35% for single detached dwellings, whereas the current zoning permits 30% lot coverage and requires 900 sq m minimum lot area and 20 m minimum lot frontage for single detached dwellings.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ANY PERSON may make written representation in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by email to the Clerk’s office at clerk@amherstburg.ca or in person by appointment for drop-off at the Libro Centre located at 3295 Meloche Road. Comments must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2023 before the meeting and will be read aloud prior to the application being heard by Council.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Amherstburg before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there is reasonable grounds to do so.

Further information relating to the proposed Zoning By-law (File# ZBA/13/23) Amendment is available for inspection by calling or emailing the Planning Department Office during normal office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is also available for review on the Town of Amherstburg Website: www.amherstburg.ca. If you wish to be notified of the passage of the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment, you must make a written request to the Town at the address below. The hearing will be available for viewing by livestream by visiting www.amherstburg.ca.

The meeting will be available for viewing by livestream by visiting www.amherstburg.ca.

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DATED at the Town of Amherstburg this 31st day of May, 2023.

Christopher Aspila Manager, Planning Services