Beachway resident expect to be in the park right to the end - a moment in time that has yet to be defined.

By Helene Skinner

May 5, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

Just read today’s Burlington Gazette article about Beachway Park’s Beachway Master plan.  Let me assure you that I speak of behalf of the majority of the people.

We are NOT selling to the Region and will be here to the very end. As there is NO expropriation on the table – I have that as solid information from solid sources…then there is really no need to continue to post articles that are repetitive in nature, antagonizing and do nothing but add unnecessary doubt in the public’s mind to the financial value and integrity of our community on all levels.

The family in this home does not expect to be a willing seller to anyone. The city and the Region, especially the current city Councillor for the ward thinks the city and the Region can just wait them out. Lousy way to run a city.

I’m sure that many of us including Mr. and Mrs. Milner (who have resided on Lakeshore Court for over 70 years) would like to finally enjoy their summer and I know that they fully intend on continuing to enjoy their plus 70 years on Beachway and so will their grand children…so in response…Lakeshore Court will not be changing to accommodate a continued on paper park concept. The park concept increments will materialize slowly and will not encroach on any residential areas that the Region does NOT legally own.

We as tax payers have the right to enjoy our owned properties and be liberated from any additional stress, undue hardship, propaganda or feeling of harassment.

Staff recommended the PARK, Regional Council voted in favour of the recommendations based on their historical 40 year vision, Region Realty Department is mandated to establish and execute strategic acquisition program (something that they do daily all over Halton) by offering the best of two appraisals based on fair market value + legal/moving costs and possible lease back options…but all under a willing seller/willing buyer basis. A simple “no” closes the file.

If there are any further questions on the Region’s intent to expropriate….I will be happy to host and chair a meeting with the Burlington Gazette, City of Burlington politicians, City and Regional high level staff.