1) I support the proposal…

1) I support the proposal in ERO 019-8289 to amend the Rondeau Park Management Plan to allow cottages to remain in Rondeau Park until at least 2038. The history of the Park has always included cottages, and continue to be an attraction to the park for many of the local visitors. They cottages are understated, charming, and cottagers are respectful of their community as the leases allow them to take custodial stewardship of the land.

2) To ensure that the exisitng leaseholders are able to continue to care for their cottages in the manner that makes them an attractive element of the park, and in keeping with the main reason for founding the Park, all lease extensions must be reasonable and not punitive in nature. Imposing too much of a financial burden to leaseholders will diminish their ability to maintain the structures in a way that is positive for the Park. Punitive leases will certainly cause our Heritage community owners to have to sell properties to the wealthy, a result that nobody wants.

3) The decision for ERO 011-1300 posted on December 20, 2019 stated that “Our final policy decision respecting this proposal will allow us to consult on a proposal for a new option for the long-term occupation of cottage lots. We expect to post a new proposal on the Environmental Registry of Ontario early in 2020”. The cottage community is anxiously awaiting this outstanding proposal and to have discussions to develop the long term cottage tenure solution.