C. Parsons, Fire Chief
i) Public Notice re: Proposed Open Air Burning By-law consideration, dated June 11, 2019;
ii) Report of C. Parsons dated June 19, 2019;
iii) Proposed By-law 57-2019, being a By-law of the Town of Kingsville to Regulate the Setting of Open Air Fires;
iv) Correspondence comments from residents:
a) P. Slingerland, dated July 26, 2018
b) C. Swaddling, dated June 15, 2019
c) C. Hallick, dated June 13, 2019
d) T. Stomp, dated June 18, 2019
Comments from the Public:
Scott Giles, 710 Seacliff - he is a farmer who burns on a regular basis and expressed concern with having to obtain burn permit. He requested that Council amend the by-law to exclude farmers.
Chief Parsons stated that the new by-law expands upon what farmers are able to do, but stressed the importance of inspections for safety and compliance.
Wayne Halpert, 22 Mettawas Lane - he inquired whether propane fire pits are covered under the new by-law.
Chief Parsons indicated that propane fire pits are.
Richard Melton, 197 Lakeview Ave - supported the by-law and suggested that agricultural burns should be free and recreational burns be charged a fee.
Richard Laporte, 62 Road 3 W - inquired if there was an age restriction under the by-law and whether he needs to call if he is burning branches. He was advised that the minimum age is 16 and that calling in is required for all agricultural burns.
Dineen Gauthier, 201 Lakeview Ave - inquired about the cost of a burn permit. Chief Parsons stated the permit is an annual fee.
Fred Evers, 728 Seacliff Dr - stated that he burns brush due to poison ivy.
Chief Parsons stated that this would create a nuisance to neighbours as it has to be dried brush only, not green. Poison ivy should never be burned but placed in yard waste.
Linda Liberato, 197 Lakeview Ave- inquired about what to do with washed up trees onshore.
Chief Parsons indicated that a burn permit could be issued, provided a burn could be safely carried out.
Chris Clements, 218 Sandybrook- inquired about outdoor firepits, what are setback requirements, and if there is any leniency.
Chief Parsons indicated that 15 feet is allowed per size of fire and that he has authority to provide a variance on the setback.
Natalie Bastow, 836 Cedar Island Dr- stated that summer renters should know fire regulations and inquired why the permit fee was an annual fee.
Chief Parsons indicated that the fee is for cost recovery for staff time to verify situation and a permit provides an education component.