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Despite several concerns raised by Councillors Victoria Serda and
Diane Huber regarding the new rules and regulations for Port Elgin and
Southampton trailer park tourist residents, the new By-Law was passed at
Monday night's council meeting.
While many of the items brought forward were considered to be
'housekeeping' matters, some very significant changes were made.
Any tourist camp resident replacing their existing trailer must do so
with a trailer 10 years of age or newer, with the approval of the Camp
Maanger or designate and provide copy of ownership and insurance policy.
For a trailer to be sold and remain in the park(s), it must be 19 years
of age or less and be in a reasonable condition. Mobile home, cottage or
RV lifestyle models can be up to 35 years in age. If a resident wishes
to sell their trailer on site an "Agreement to Sell' package must be
purchased from the Camp Office. At this point, the Camp Manager (or
designate) will determine if it can remain. This form must handed into
the Camp Office and signed by the seller and Camp Manager, prior to any
posting of a for sale sign or entering into sale negotiations or trailer
viewing. Trailers 20 years or older may be sold on site but must be
removed immediately following the sale. The lot is not part of the sale.
Real estate for sale signs are not permitted in the Camps. A 5%
commission sale fee, less the 'Agreement to Sell package fee' is payable
with the sale of any trailer sold through the Camp Office and will be
payable to the Municipality.
Deputy Mayor, Doug Freiburger disagreed with the 20-year age designation
being placed on trailers. "I've seen some 30-year-old trailers that have
been kept in wonderful condition while others that are only a couple of
years old are in terrible shape. I don't think age should have anything
to do with it."
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"I can agree with the 20-year age designation," said Councillor Thead
Seaman, "however, I think if you buy a trailer, you are also entitled to
the site it's on. It's the same as if you buy a cottage on leased land -
you have the right to the leased property."
Seaman was referring to the concern raised around the fact that there
are waiting lists to get in to the Camps and, if someone buys a trailer,
does that in fact entitle the new owner to move in and, subsequently,
bump the waiting list?
Councillor Fred Shildroth also suggested that, "...perhaps the town
could inspect units rather than having an age restriction."
Mike Myatt, Director of Community Services, explained that there would
be several concerns around inspections. "How do we certify someone to
become an inspector or would we have to require the Building Department
to go out and do it? Also what would we be looking for? Would our Park
Supervisors be required to do inspections?"
Councillor Luke Charbonneau felt that two eviction stipulations in the
new By-Laws covered any and all concerns.
The Town of Saugeen Shores reserves the right not to renew any seasonal
camping permit without cause. In the event that a permit is not reviewed
the park resident will remove all of their property and personal
belongings off the site 30 days after notification The Town of Suageen
Shores may at any time require that a site be cleared of a camper's
property within 30 days of notification
Myatt further explained the new By-Laws by pointing out that, "We are
trying to clean up the Camps and bring in newer model trailers. There
have actually been electrical safety issues around the older units.
Although several issues were not completely resolved, the new By-Law was
approved by the majority with Councillors Serda and Huber opposing.
Absent was Councillor Jane Barber.
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