| The Crystal Beach Strand Making Waves Since 2002 |
| Vol. X No. 1C |
| Latest Update January 20, 2012 |
| 1045 (+or-) Days until next Municipal Election |
| "Still making waves after all these years." (c) Sharon Bowers, 2011 crystalbeachstrand@gmail.com |
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| GOOD NEWS, FORT ERIE We just gave away valuable beach front property And we're getting the promise of an outhouse in the sand! |
| The benefits to the community resulting from the development and paid by the developer are valued at $3.45 million and include: - a year-round multi-purpose community pavilion - a large outdoor public event space and beachfront promenade - open space improvements (landscaping, walkways, seating and other park furniture, lighting, etc.) - beach accessible washrooms/change rooms and concession area - the reconstruction of Erie Road and the surrounding roads, including the installation of a gateway feature and parking lot improvements - construction of the condominium in accordance with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification requirements |
| WHAT DID HE KNOW AND WHEN DID HE KNOW IT? Ron Tripp, Acting CEO told everyone in his announcement of September 13, 2011 that we would get the following from the deal with the Molinaros: |
| At the time Ron Tripp made these claims, he already knew that the site plan had to include a large area set aside for the Fowler's Toad (as per the well-known MNR requirements) because the toads' natural habitat would be destroyed by the construction. Except that he told no one and the truth finally came out after a Freedom of Information request revealed the plans for the Toad Habitat which, if approved by the MNR would wipe out most of the promised "amenities." So, was Tripp lying? You be the judge. Just follow the timeline. The pavillion is gone; most of the promised $3.45 million in amenities are gone. What we have left is a boardwalk and a proposed outhouse on the beach. Congratulations to the Molinaros. They took advantage of the stupidity of the town planner, mayor, CEO and four councillors. Of those, the planner is gone; so is the CEO and three of the four councillors. And the mayor only won by five votes. The condo, if built, will be dubbed "Martin's Folly" for all eternity. |
| LOOK WHAT COULD HAPPEN TO OUR PROMISED OUTHOUSE IN THE SAND |
Photo by Mike Insalaco
| There it is folks. The possible future of our promised "outhouse in the sand." Shove ice. Lots of it. Happens more often than we'd like. You can even see the crappy snack bar in the background. Just a few meters down from where the picture was taken is the site of the proposed "public washrooms" that are part of the exchange with the Molinaros for the privilege of building a twelve story tower on our public waterfront property. And that's not all we;ll get! We get to be responsible for the outhouse and the boardwalk and the toad habitat and who knows what else. Which means: money. And lots of it. Taxpayer money. And in return? We get an astounding $200,000. back in property taxes. Woo Hoo. Winning. |
| DID YOU KNOW THAT IT COST THE TAXPAYERS OF FORT ERIE $35,000. TO SUE ME? |
| FEBRUARY 8, 2012 393 University Ave Toronto, ON STATEMENT OF CLAIM before SUPERIOR COURT of Ontario Need transportation? Contact The Strand: crystalbeachstrand@gmail.com |